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Social Study of Rural Poverty Patterns in Forest Countryside of Jembrana Regency
No full textJembrana is one of the eight administrative regencies in Bali Province. Located on the western tip of the island, the regency covers approximately 841.80 square kilometres. From the southern coastal lowlands bordering the Indian Ocean to the northern highlands, the region is largely mountainous and forested within a state-protected area. Residents in this region describe poverty as an extreme condition among their population. In 2024, approximately 12,900 people categorized as P0 were identified as poor. This study will examine how poverty is manifested and distributed in Jembrana Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with an ethnographic design. Data collection techniques include gathering both primary and secondary data. The data analysis technique used in this research is the interactive model developed by Miles and Huberman. Based on interviews with informants, the findings show that poverty in villages bordering forests in Jembrana Regency is influenced by three main factors: the influence of traditional customs, the economic strength of the community, and challenges in managing natural resources. The costs incurred for traditional and customary activities often become a burden, diverting resources from basic needs and thus worsening economic conditions. The rural poor in Jembrana Regency fall into the category of relative poverty with limited access to basic services. The low income of the rural poor is also affected by their dependence on seasonal and annual forest crops. Efforts have been made to increase the income of poor residents through the processing of raw natural resources, but there are two main obstacles: the lack of community initiative to process forest products into value-added products, and the limited workforce due to the younger generation preferring to work outside the village
Socio-educational Support Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities in Malaysia
No full textThis paper discusses the socio-education support gaps between rural and urban communities in Malaysia, highlighting the disparities that affect educational outcomes and opportunities. Despite significant advancements in Malaysia’s education system, students in rural areas continue to face substantial challenges, including limited access to resources, qualified teachers, and extracurricular activities compared to their urban counterparts. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from national educational statistics with qualitative interviews from educators, students, and community leaders. The findings reveal critical factors contributing to the educational divide, such as economic disparities, infrastructural limitations, and varying levels of parental involvement. Additionally, the research identifies successful intervention strategies implemented in both settings, providing insights into potential solutions to bridge these gaps. Ultimately, this study aims to inform policymakers and educators about the need for targeted support and resource allocation to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all Malaysian students, regardless of their geographic location. The implications of this research underscore the importance of fostering inclusive educational environments that address the unique needs of rural communities while promoting overall national progress
Instagram as a Game Changer for the Transformation of Indonesian MSME Communication Strategies in the Digital Era
No full textThis study examines changes in communication strategies implemented by MSMEs in Indonesia through the use of Instagram as a digital platform that has revolutionized the way businesses operate. In today’s digital era, MSMEs in Indonesia face challenges to adapt to changing consumer behavior and increasingly competitive market dynamics. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of Instagram as a key factor in the transformation of MSME communication strategies, identify the digital adaptation patterns applied, and evaluate the effectiveness of using Instagram features in business development. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach on MSMEs in Indonesia that have successfully transformed their businesses through Instagram. Data collection is carried out through digital observation and analysis of social media content. The results of the study show that Instagram plays an important role in changing the paradigm of MSME business communication from a traditional approach to a digital-based approach. This transformation includes: (1) shifting marketing strategies from offline to online, (2) optimizing visual storytelling through creative content, (3) leveraging Instagram features to improve customer engagement, and (4) using data analytics to support business decision-making. This research contributes to the development of a digital communication strategy model for MSMEs in Indonesia and offers practical recommendations for MSME actors in optimizing their digital presence in the digital transformation era
The Quadruple Helix Model in Dealing With Forest and Land Fires in a Human Security Approach
No full textThe study’s objective is to examine the quadruple helix model of forest and land fire management in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan from the standpoint of human security. Annual forest and land fires result in the formation of smoke haze and air pollution, posing a significant health hazard. Accordingly, the involvement of several stakeholders is necessary to tackle the issue. The project attempts to examine the role of states, corporations, academics, and communities in promoting environmental resilience by addressing forest and land fires, using a quadruple helix viewpoint. The research employed a qualitative exploratory methodology, supplemented by the utilization of Vos Viewer and Nvivo 12 Plus software for data management and visualization. This study demonstrates that the involvement of states, corporations, academia, and society in the Quadruple Helix framework will contribute to the establishment of environmental security in the management of forest and land fires. The study proposes that effective collaboration, coordination, and consultation among stakeholders are essential for devising appropriate strategies to address forest and land fires. Furthermore, adopting a strategy that takes into account the habits and traditions of local communities is a suitable option for effectively managing forest and land fires. The utilization of culture and traditions holds significant importance in society for the conservation of forests and the adjacent territories
Comparison of sexual function in fertile and infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study
No full textBackground: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects approximately 9.2% of women of childbearing age. Physical and psychological changes caused by PCOS might impair women’s sexual function. Women with PCOS may experience one of the most significant complications, which is infertility.
Objective: This study aimed to compare sexual function between fertile and infertile women diagnosed with PCOS.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 364 fertile and 239 infertile women with PCOS who referred to the Arash hospital gynecological clinics, Tehran, Iran from April 2019-February 2020. Participants were divided into 2 groups based on fertility: the fertile group (n = 364) and the infertile group (n = 239). They were asked to fill out a demographic survey and the female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaires. Finally, the sexual performance index and demographic variables were compared between groups.
Results: The total FSFI score for fertile and infertile women was 23.70 ± 6.26 and 24.65 ± 4.04, respectively. Regarding FSFI, the differences between the 2 groups were not statistically significant in terms of total FSFI score (p = 0.391), desire (p = 0.863), lubrication (p = 0.583), satisfaction (p = 0.118), orgasm (p = 0.901), and arousal score (p = 0.405). However, the pain score was significantly higher in the fertile group (3.51 ± 1.27, 3.10 ± 1.11, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Impaired sexual function in infertile women diagnosed with PCOS can be more associated with PCOS-related complications and other concurrent factors that affect sexual function rather than infertility. It seems that the effects of infertility on sexual function can be different in infertile women according to each person’s condition. Hence, screening for sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS and infertility should be deemed as a part of clinical assessment, leading to early diagnosis and improving their quality of life
Nocardia beijingensis Brain Abscess in an Immunocompetent Host in Malaysia: A Rare Diagnostic Challenge
No full textIntroduction: Cerebral Nocardia beijingensis infection is a rare disease that primarily affects immunocompromised hosts. While only a limited number of cases have been reported globally in immunocompetent individuals, none have been documented in Malaysia. In immunocompetent patients, cerebral nocardiosis can radiologically mimic a fatal malignancy, potentially leading to a delay in definitive therapy.
Case Report: A 54-year-old man with cerebral nocardiosis was initially misdiagnosed with high-grade glioma and defaulted on the referral to our hospital. Nearly 3 months later, he presented to the emergency department with worsening symptoms. Surgical intervention provided tissue and pus samples for microbiological examination, which yielded N. beijingensis susceptible to standard antimicrobial therapy. The brain abscess was surgically removed, and the patient was treated with systemic antibiotics. The symptoms and radiology findings showed significant improvement following the interventions.
Conclusion: This is the first reported case of a brain abscess caused by N. beijingensis in an immunocompetent host in Malaysia, initially misdiagnosed as a malignancy. This case highlights the importance of considering nocardial infections in the differential diagnosis of cerebral lesions, even in immunocompetent individuals. Surgical intervention plays a crucial role in obtaining a definitive diagnosis, as some cases may be effectively treated with a combination of surgery and antimicrobial therapy
Systems Thinking and Design Thinking: Combining Two Approaches for a Faster Design Process
No full textUnderstanding the user is an important point in successful product design, but often, the process is difficult and takes a lot of time. This article aims to offer a way to shorten the process of the first stage in design thinking, namely empathizing, which normally takes up much of the time spent on a project. The process combines systems thinking into the design thinking process and applies it in a simulated project. The results of the simulations show that systems thinking not only speeds up time at the empathize stage but also covers up to the define stage, which is the second stage in design thinking. This article will be useful to students working on a design project for their school assignment or even to an industry with a tight time developing a product.
Keywords: design thinking, product design, systems thinkin
The Bike Boom: An Indonesian Massive Bike Riding Movement
No full textThe Bike Boom or the massive increase in the use of bicycles in Indonesia by urban communities during the COVID-19 pandemic is unavoidable. Stress and the desire to maintain health during a pandemic, are the triggers that emerge from urban communities to start cycling. These activities must have other factors that can trigger a unison action. This massive cycling activity is not the first time in Indonesia and can be categorized as urban culture. This research aims to understand this phenomenon through online literature studies that discuss the history of cycling itself, especially in Indonesia, the factors that cause this phenomenon to occur in unison and massively in urban communities, and the resulting impacts of that matter. The results showed that celebrities greatly influence this phenomenon, and its impacts are divided into environment, business, and design.
Keywords: bicycle, pandemic, urba
Analysis of Implementation of Marker-Based Augmented Reality (AR) Business Cards as a Media Company Profile - Study Case of Marker-based Augmented Reality (AR) in Business Cards as a Media for Company Profile
No full textThe rapid development of Augmented Reality technology has inspired a new way of introducing oneself to the audience using while using the traditional business cards. In today’s business tradition, even an old precept of ‘first impression matters’ still intact. Business cards still being used in formal meetings between two interested business parties. This new way of employing AR technology in the reformed business cards thus creates more engagement between the two parties involved in the short time and space of self-branding and business promotion. Augmented Reality manifests elements of the virtual world, namely avatar, in the physical realm and has been applied and used for various schemes in game-making, medical facility, education and learning, and promotional aspect of marketing to name a few instances.This research aims to carve a space for applied technology of AR for creative corporate promotional media, where we designed an immersive way of presenting the company profile by displaying a persona/avatar and video profile that stores the information of the company’s line of business and the forwarding representative so partners could recognize the company’s profile and be impressed in the event of introduction exchange. While implementing the principle of service design, specifically the design thinking for User Interface and User Experience to enhance the experience of exchanging the ‘first impression’ by business cards, this research hopes to weave a collaboration between UX designers and business parties in sustaining the creative industries.
Keywords: augmented reality, company profile, user interface, user experienc
Implementation of Physical Evidence Strategy That Influences Brand Awareness Case Study: Agree Mart
No full textBusiness development in Indonesia has brought changes in sales strategy by adapting digital technology which prioritizes convenience and time efficiency in transactions, the agricultural sector is one of the business sectors that has the potential to be developed. according to BPS data (2022) the agricultural sector has contributed to increasing Indonesia’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2022 in the agricultural sector by around 12.91%. Agree mart as a B2C company engaged in the agricultural sector has begun to adapt digital technology to support the convenience of shopping for daily needs digitally, but this strategy did not run smoothly and had problems related to brand awareness which resulted in low purchases. The research aims to design a brand awareness strategy with a visual aspect approach, research method using descriptive qualitative analysis. Data collection was carried out by observation, documentation, and open interviews with the community. The results of the study show that the implementation of a physical evidence booth design strategy is effective in increasing a company’s brand awareness.
Keywords: brand awareness, booth exhibition design, digital buying behavio