ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF URBAN AREA: CASE STUDY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG

Persons with Disabilities (PwD) confront several challenges that hinder them from fully exercising their rights and participating in social, professional, and cultural activities when it comes to accessing built environment. This paper is to investigate the accessibility challenges that PwD face in George Town, Penang. The questionnaire survey techniques employed was to obtain data from a group of PwD. The questionnaire was conducted on wheelchair users, the walking impaired, the visually impaired, and the hearing impaired in George Town areas. Most PwD three key challenges, such as narrow sidewalks, uneven sidewalk surfaces, barriers on sidewalks and dangerous drop curbs. Accessibility facilities in George Town still need to be improved to make it easier for PwD to get around. The findings and recommendations in this study would assist in improving current access to a built environment so that PwD may visit the George Town areas easily and safely.

FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF CAPITAL CHILLIES IN SURALAGA DISTRICT EAST LOMBOK REGENCY

Cayenne pepper is one of the horticultural commodities that can be relied upon to increase farmers' income and state revenue. At first, cayenne pepper was cultivated to meet household consumption needs, namely as vegetables and cooking spices. In addition, cayenne pepper is also consumed by food industry companies that require raw materials for cayenne pepper, for example chili sauce or just a complement to cooking spices. This research was conducted in Suralaga Subdistrict, East Lombok Regency in 2021, from 15 villages 3 villages were taken using a purposive sampling method including Anjani Village, Tebaban Village, Bagek Payung Village, the number of farmers was determined by Quota Sampling as many as 30 people. Proportional Random Sampling and in this study used descriptive methods while data collection was carried out using survey techniques. The objectives of this study are: (1) To determine the costs and income of cayenne pepper farming in Suralaga District, East Lombok Regency. (2) To determine the feasibility of cayenne pepper farming in Suralaga District, East Lombok Regency. (3) To find out the constraints faced by farmers in cayenne pepper farming in Suralaga District, East Lombok Regency. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that: (1) Financially, the production cost of Rawit Chili in Suralaga District, East Lombok Regency is Rp. 12,524,018/LLG and Rp. 25,787,271/Ha. And the production value is Rp.18.691.000/LLG and Rp38.485.244/Ha. (2) Farmer's income obtained is Rp.6.166.982/LLG and Rp.12.697.973 /Ha. From the results of the calculation of the R/C Ratio, a value of Rp. 1.4 is obtained, which is greater than 1. This indicates that the Chili Rawit farming in Suralaga District, East Lombok Regency is feasible.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT OF TOFU HOME INDUSTRY IN MASBAGIK DISTRICT IN EAST LOMBOK

The purpose of this study was to determine the strategy for developing a tofu home industry in Masbagik District, East Lombok Regency. The method used is descriptive, data collection techniques using survey techniques with direct interviews and questionnaires. The location of the research was determined by purposive sampling in three villages, namely South Masbagik Village, Danger Village, and East Masbagik Village. The data obtained were analyzed using SWOT. The results of the research are focusing on the S-O strategy to maintain the number of human resources by utilizing the nature of openness between the owner and employees and improving the experience in order to get satisfaction from the community for tofu products, maintaining affordable prices and expanding market share by taking advantage of limited competitors and high public awareness of consuming tofu.

Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Sarjana Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian UNS untuk Bekerja di Bidang Pertanian

<em>This study aims to (1) determine the interest of graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta to work in the agricultural sector, (2) to examine the factors that influence the interest of graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture UNS to work in the agricultural sector, (3) to examine how the influence of factors that influence the interest of graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture UNS to work in the agricultural sector</em>.<em> This research was carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture, UNS Surakarta. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method with survey techniques. The population in this study were alumni of the faculty of agriculture who graduated in 2019. The data processing was carried out by researchers using the classical assumption test, which consisted of normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test. After completing the classical assumption test, the data analysis was continued with regression testing, F-test and T-test. The results showed that: (1) the interest of UNS agricultural graduates to work in agriculture was mostly in the high and sufficient category. (2) The perception factor of work in agriculture, experience, lifestyle, family environment and the closest social environment simultaneously have a significant influence on the interest of graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture UNS to work in the agricultural sector. (3) The perception factor of work in agriculture, lifestyle, family environment and the closest social environment partially has a significant influence on the interest of graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture UNS to work in the agricultural sector, while the experience factor partially does not have a significant influence.</em>

Social Representations of the Coronavirus at the Beginning of the Pandemic in Russia

The coronavirus outbreak is a global event that has bypassed national borders and affected the entire world. Therefore, examining social representations of can reveal the problems that structure peoples experiences in a particular social context. To identify social representations of the coronavirus, the authors conducted a survey within the territory of the Sverdlovsk region. The survey covered the period from March 11 to May 11, 2020. The data were collected in two stages: at the first stage, there were 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in Russia, but no cases had yet been recorded in the Sverdlovsk region; at the second stage, the number of cases reached 1952 in the Sverdlovsk region and 221 344 throughout the country. The study used the word association tests, The Semantic Differential Scale (V.F. Petrenko), The Psychic Activation Assessment Methodology (L.A. Kurgan and T.A. Nemchin) and the questionnaire survey techniques. The findings showed that the significance of the coronavirus problem for the respondents varied in different periods of the pandemic. The core of the social representation is sustainable and coherent. It reflects the results of the media impact: death, panic. It also remains stable regardless of the time and involvement of the respondents in the pandemic. The potential alteration zone serves as a kind of taming of knowledge about the coronavirus, the operationalization of the coronavirus perception content into the language of changes in a persons everyday life - the coronavirus pandemic is understood as a flu epidemic and the need for self-isolation is a vacation, an opportunity to stay at home. Observation of the immediate affective reaction of the respondents to the trigger coronavirus uncovered the presence of emotional tension and the prevalence of negative experiences in them. The survey also showed that in the pandemic, being the main source of information and a means of communication, the media set trends for developing perceptions.

Ekonomi Kreatif di Masa Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru: Kajian Kreativitas dan Inovasi Pada UMKM Subsektor Kuliner

This study aims to reveal the creativity and innovation of SMEs in the culinary sub-sector in Makassar City, when viewed from the perspective of the creative economy in the new adaptation period. This study is a study with a quantitative descriptive approach with survey techniques. There are four aspects measured in this study, namely the adaptation of new habits, the creativity of the culinary sub-sector MSME actors, the innovation of the culinary sub-sector MSME actors, and the marketing strategy carried out by the culinary sub-sector MSME actors. The data collection instrument used a questionnaire. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique by setting specific criteria as a condition for determining the sample so that a sample of 30 SMEs in the culinary sub-sector was obtained. The findings of this study show that even though they have faced a big storm that has shaken their economy, the culinary sub-sector MSME actors still maintain their business existence in order to be able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is proven that the culinary sub-sector MSME actors have creativity and innovation by adapting to new habits through the use of technology in business management and marketing strategies, and complying with health protocols to local government regulations.

Analysis of Science Literacy Ability and Teachers' Capability in Implementation of Learning by Science Literacy Oriented in Islamic Kindergarten at Bangko City

This study aims to determine the analysis of scientific literacy skills and the ability of teachers in developing science literacy-oriented learning in Islamic Kindergartens in Bangko City. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey techniques. Data analysis was carried out by means of quantification on each measured aspect and continued with descriptive analysis. Based on the data and discussion as described above, at the end of this study it can be concluded that in general the ability of Islamic Kindergarten teachers in Bangko City is evenly distributed in each category. The scientific literacy ability of teachers with category "A" is 8 people or about 22.22%. There are 9 teachers with literacy ability categories "B" and "C" each or about 25%, while the rest, as many as 10 people or around 27.78% are categorized as "D". In the aspect of teacher ability in developing science literacy-based learning, it is dominated by teachers with the ability category "D", as many as 12 people or about 33.33%, then followed by teachers with category "B" abilities as many as 10 people or about 27.27%. In the third place are teachers with the ability category "C" as many as 9 people or about 25%, and the rest are teachers group with category "A", which is as many as 5 people or about 13.89%. Therefore, the improvement and development of teachers' scientific literacy skills still needs to be improved

Map of The Needs of UMSU Students on Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah Curriculum

The purpose of this study was to produce a map of the needs of UMSU students for Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK) courses. This type of research is qualitative research that uses survey techniques. Data collection was carried out by questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis techniques used are; describe the data, analyze, and interpret, and conclude. The results showed that the map of the needs of UMSU students for AIK courses were: 1) Students with religious understanding backgrounds other than Muhammadiyah (92 people/76.8%) of the 396 respondents stated that the provision of Worship courses, in particular, not through doctrine and coercion, but must pay attention to the background of the religious understanding they already profess. 2) Non-Muslim students generally state that Worship courses are not taught in the form of doctrine as given to Muslim students but must consider their religious background, and AIK courses should be taught in the form of Islamology courses, or the like. 3) Students from Muhammadiyah schools tend to want the provision of AIK courses to be packaged with other programs. Or by combining face-to-face in class with more interesting programs, not just face-to-face routines. 4) Most of the respondents stated that learning strategies and methods need to be adapted to the needs of students.

Analisis Kebutuhan Pengembangan Materi Biologi Umum Multimedia Interaktif Berbasis Web dan Android

The many sources of general biology material on the internet that are difficult to distinguish between authenticity and validity cause students to be confused. Students are confused about which source to use and which one to start with, so this case causes big problems for the learning process and student learning outcomes. The purpose of the study was to determine student responses to the development of general biology materials interactive multimedia based on web and android. The research method is descriptive quantitative through survey techniques with a sample of 100 students from IKIP Budi Utomo, Universitas PGRI Madiun, and Nusantara Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri. The research instrument was an electronic questionnaire consisting of eleven questions and was given to students. The research data were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that students had difficulty finding valid and accountable general biology materials on the internet (40.2%), students agree if the lecturer prepares general biology material that meets the valid criteria (94.1%), students agree that general biology material is in the form of interactive multimedia based on web and android for present and future learning (79.4%), and students agree that general biology material interactive multimedia based on web and android can help students understand general biology material anywhere and anytime (70.6%). The conclusion of this study is that students need general biology materials interactive multimedia based on the web and android for present and future learning.

Penerapan Pembinaan Intensif dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kinerja Tim Akreditasi di MTSn 2 Bener Meriah

Intensive implementation of coaching to improve the performance of accreditation teams is the full responsibility of the leader of an institution or institution. Similarly, MTsN 2 Bener Meriah is one of the Islamic educational institutions. This study aims to find out how the intensive application of coaching in an effort to improve the performance of the accreditation team MTsN 2 Bener Meriah. This research is qualitative with descriptive survey techniques. Through interviews, observations, and documentation, the following research results are found: (a) the components of accreditation that become the assessment points in the form of curriculum of each educational program, number of educators, the condition of learners, coordination of the implementation of education, educational facilities and infrastructure, readiness of academic administration, staffing, and household finances, (2) the application of coaching one of them on the components of content standards and process standards, (3) based on the evaluation of activities in the know that not fully the management of MTsN 2 Bener Meriah committed in carrying out the task and not yet maksimanya conflict management so that there is doubt and lack of readiness in maintaining the 'A grade' that has been achieved.