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PUNJERING NGAURIP: Understanding the Yogyakarta Palace on the Philosophical Axis of the Yogyakarta Palace in the Perspective of Cultural Philosophy

Danur Putut Permadi, Teguh, Nur Kholis — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research is motivated by the efforts of the Yogyakarta regional government to submit the Yogyakarta Palace's Philosophical Axis as a cultural heritage to UNESCO. This axis is a road that stretches from the Krapyak Stage, the Yogyakarta Palace, and the Yogyakarta Monument. This axis is the implementation of one of the Javanese philosophies, Sangkan Paraning Dumadi. This philosophy explains that humans must be able to understand how they can be born in this world and what their goal is born. This study aims to analyze the meaning of the Yogyakarta Palace in the philosophical axis and analyze the position of the Yogyakarta Palace using the perspective of cultural philosophy. The data obtained in this study came from in-depth interviews and documentation. By using a phenomenological approach, it is found that the Yogyakarta Palace is the center of the Philosophical Axis because it symbolizes harmony and eternity between the people, nature and the king. Besides, in the Mitis stage, the palace is interpreted as a sacred complex where various traditional ceremonies take place. And at the functional stage, the palace is not only interpreted as part of the philosophical axis. And at the functional stage, the palace is not only interpreted as part of the philosophical axis. But also interpreted as the center of tourist destinations in the city of Yogyakarta. From these findings it can be concluded that there has been a shift in the meaning of the Yogyakarta Palace as the center of the philosophical axis into one of the tourist attractions that are economically valuable.

A Personal Branding and Adolescent Self-Identity: Understanding the Role of First Accounts and Second Accounts in the Digital Context

Lia Yunikawati, Cindy Phaulina, Della Fitria P., Yuliani Safira Prima — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Information systems. The advancing information technology also influences a person's lifestyle. One's lifestyle on social media and in the real world, as well as the social environment, play a significant role in shaping one's identity. This is also true for teenagers in Ponorogo. A positive social environment will create a positive personality, and vice versa. Peer influence, including friends and playmates, also shapes an individual's lifestyle. This is not much different from what happens to teenagers in SMA Negeri 2 Ponorogo. Social interaction factors can be a motive for teenagers to create a certain image of themselves. Some teenagers are even willing to change their original self-image on social media to be accepted within a friendship circle, using both first and second accounts. Therefore, this research needs to be conducted to understand the role of first and second accounts in strengthening teenagers' self-identity through personal branding built in the digital world. The research methods used in this study are qualitative and quantitative. Data is collected through questionnaires and explored further through interviews. The research findings show that teenagers from SMA Negeri 2 Ponorogo have two categorizations in their use of social media. Firstly, the first account is used as a means to build personal branding, taking into consideration others' perception and expression. Secondly, the second account is utilized to build a free personal branding that influences teenagers' self-identity in the digital world.

Responsiveness Of Public Complaints On The Integrated Road And Bridge Reporting Information System Application (SILAT JANTAN) In Madiun District

Yuyun Gita Mustifa , Sri Roekminiati, Ika Devy Pramudiana, Aris Sunarya — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Public services are the standard for government effectiveness in encouraging the realization of a good government system. In Madiun Regency the problem is the same as in other cities or districts in Indonesia, namely road damage. The people of Madiun Regency want all complaints to be responded to by Madiun Regency PUPR Service officials. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method or approach. Research data was obtained through observation of the use of the SILAT JANTAN application, interviews with Madiun Regency PUPR Service employees and the community, as well as documentation. This responsiveness analysis uses five elements of responsiveness, namely complaints from the public in 2023, the response of officials in responding to complaints, the use of complaints as reference material for service improvement, the actions of organizational officials in providing service satisfaction and the placement of the public by officials in the applicable service system. The research results show that the authorities in responding to complaints do not delay and are communicative in responding to complaints and processing report data from the public through the SILAT JANTAN application and submitting road repair requests. There are still few people who make complaints through the SILAT JANTAN application because many people do not know about the application. Community involvement is really needed because information from the community is useful for policy planning. For example, when people complain about damaged roads but don't know where to report it, the Madiun Regency PUPR Service launches an innovative reporting application system related to damaged roads. In providing satisfaction to the community, the PUPR Department is trying to be more targeted in handling road damage. The community is satisfied with the authorities' quick response in carrying out road repairs which are often complained about because it can prevent bad things from happening. The provision of services at the Madiun Regency PUPR Service does not involve discrimination, tries to be fast, professional and in accordance with established service standards. From the results of this research, so that community involvement meets expectations, Madiun Regency PUPR Service officials can increase socialization regarding the SILAT JANTAN application so that the application is known to many people.

Analysis of the Meaning of Life for Buskers in Jakarta

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigates the lives of street guards in Jakarta, which is a reflection of economic inequality and social dynamics in urban environments. Using qualitative methodologies, the study explores life fertilization in aspects such as life purpose, satisfaction, freedom, attitudes towards death, and suicidal thoughts, all of which are integrated into the broad social, cultural, and economic context. The results revealed that despite limited access to formal education and employment, street guards found ways to survive and give meaning to their lives, highlighting the need for a more empathic and inclusive approach to responding to their needs. These findings encourage the implementation of social policies and interventions that support and appreciate their contribution to city life. The study contributes to a better understanding of street guards in Jakarta and emphasizes the importance of creating urban environments that support their survival and development.

Factors Associated with the Experience of Remarriage: Indonesian Family Life Survey Study

Indah Sari Rahmaini, Valendra Granitha Shandika Puri, Mutia Afnida — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The article aims to look at the influence of the experience of remarriage based on age, gender, employment sector, and level of education. This research uses secondary data analysis of the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS), namely book IIIA and book IV. The statistical test carried out is a regression test to seehow far is the relationship between remarriage experience and age, gender, occupation, and education using STATA software. The research results show thatFactors related to the experience of remarriage, including age, gender, employment level, and education, show that education level has the most significant decreasing impact. More specifically, individuals with higher education experience a 0.11 point decrease in the likelihood of remarrying. The p-value related to this finding is 0.0001.

Organizational Communication Strategies of Youth Organizations and The Impact of Changes on Youth Empowerment Efforts in Setonopande Village, Kediri City

Siti Amanah, Robingatun — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to describe and analyze the Karang Taruna organization's communication strategy and the impact of changes that occur from implementing this strategy. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with the research subjects being the Head of Setonopande Subdistrict, the Chair of Karang Taruna, administrators, and youth members of Karang Taruna, Setonopande Subdistrict. Using primary and secondary data with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman interactive data analysis model. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that: (1). The Karang Taruna organization's communication strategy in efforts to empower youth in Setonopande Village, Kediri City has been implemented well, starting from the work program planning process, implementation to evaluation and monitoring. The communication strategy implemented has been analyzed and meets the elements of communication. (2). Youth empowerment efforts have been carried out in various forms of continuous community empowerment activities. The impact of the changes that occur can be positive or negative. However, it tends to be dominated by positive impacts, namely: being able to increase insight, knowledge, more experience, a more open mindset, more critical, more courageous, more empathetic towards other people, more agile in handling various activities, having lots of friends to discuss, lots of relationships and so on. There are only a few negative impacts, namely a high level of selfishness, so they still need guidance and direction from their seniors and this is a very common thing.

Religious People's Perception of the Kapuhunan Myth

Nadia Hafifa Maulaya, Agus Machfud Fauzi — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Culture is an essential element of social life that influences people's norms and behaviors. Mythologies, especially those with religious and belief dimensions, play a key role in shaping human values and morals. Religion, tradition and myth become the moral framework that protects life in the social order. The Kapuhunan myth in Kalimantan reflects a shift in people's perception of bad luck, especially in Pangkalan Bun City. This research uses a qualitative approach with an interview method to understand how this myth influences the perception of religious communities. This myth is regarded as a symbol of supernatural power that brings disaster, believed by both natives and migrants, shaping the view of food as a determinant of bad luck. From a religious perspective, there is a moral dilemma between conventional beliefs and religious teachings. In Max Weber's theory of social action, instrumental rational, value, affective and traditional actions are reflected in the respect for the Kapuhunan myth. The analysis shows that this myth influences various types of social actions, shapes the behavior of people in Pangkalan Bun City, and raises a dilemma between traditional beliefs and religious teachings.

Religious Moderation Based on Local Wisdom

Puji Laksono — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Religious moderation is a perspective, behavior and attitude that always chooses a position in the middle, is always based on justice, and does not take an extreme position in religious practice. four indicators of religious moderation, namely tolerance, national commitment, non-violence, and acceptance of tradition. In the final indicator, namely acceptance of tradition can be the key to building a paradigm and attitude of religious moderation with a local cultural approach. Religious moderation based on local wisdom is interesting to study. For this reason, researchers analyzed a novel entitled "Hati Suhita" written by Khilma Anis, which carries the collaboration of Javanese and Islamic culture. This research uses a qualitative type of literature study with a semiotic approach. The semiotic analysis knife in this research uses Roland Barthes' semiotics. The results of this research concluded that; (1). There are myths about religious moderation based on local wisdom. These myths include; a). Pre-Islamic culture can still be practiced with adjustments to Islamic teachings. b). Wisdom advice from local traditions can be used as guidance for life while remaining guided by Allah SWT. c). The holy and wise figures in wayang stories can be used as role models, with daily practices according to Islamic teachings. d). A Muslim's name does not have to be Arabic only, but can be paired with a local name that has a good meaning. Then (2). There is an attitude of religious moderation based on local wisdom which is demonstrated by existing myths, namely the value of tawassuth, namely taking the middle path, and tawazun, namely balance between the intersection of Javanese and Islamic culture. This is in accordance with the concept of religious moderation as a perspective, behavior and attitude that always chooses a position in the middle, is always based on justice, and does not take an extreme position in religious practice.

The Role of The Traditional Beliefs of the Toba Batak Community in Social Practices in the Lake Toba Region: A Review of Culture and Context

Harisan Boni Firmando — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article aims to see the extent of the traditional beliefs of the Toba Batak people and their relevance in people's lives in the Lake Toba area. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, document studies and focus group discussions (FGD). The results of the research show that the Batak belief in Mulajadi Na Bolon (the great Creator) is synthetic, which is reflected in a belief in the totality of various different elements, which encompasses three continents. The three banua are ruled by three gods who in their unity maintain order in the cosmos, the totality of the three is called Debata na tolu (three Gods), sitolu Suhut, Sitolu Harajaon (three hosts, three kingdoms). The belief in totality is reflected in the existence of society, namely the totality of three functional elements called hula-hula, dongan sabutuha and boru. The alliance or totality of these three elements is called dalihan na tolu. The dalihan na tolu kinship system is magically religious so that it becomes the norm that allows society to live in harmony. The dalihan na tolu kinship system guides the behavior of people in the Lake Toba area in social activities, such as communicating, acting and resolving various social problems, especially in carrying out various traditional ceremonies. In traditional ceremonies, symbolic objects are exchanged which become a means of giving and receiving for the parties involved. The exchange of symbolic objects carried out is a meaningful symbol that has magical religious power so that people's lives can be harmonious and harmonious with nature and fellow humans.