University of Pattimura

Background: Low student motivation and learning outcomes in biology remain a challenge in the learning process, particularly in complex topics such as the respiratory system. The use of interactive learning media is considered a potential strategy to enhance student engagement and understanding. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Lecture Maker interactive media on students’ motivation and learning outcomes in the respiratory system topic. Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The participants consisted of 50 eleventh-grade students divided into an experimental class and a control class. Data on learning motivation were collected using a questionnaire, while learning outcomes were measured through achievement tests. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The results showed that students who learned using Lecture Maker interactive media had significantly higher motivation and learning outcomes compared to those who learned using conventional methods. These findings indicate that the use of Lecture Maker interactive media can effectively enhance students’ motivation and improve their learning outcomes in respiratory system learning. Therefore, interactive multimedia-based learning is recommended as an alternative approach to support biology learning in schools.

This study aims to analyze the effect of competence and work motivation on employee performance at the Secretariat of Buru Regency. Employee performance is a crucial factor in supporting the effectiveness of local government administration, requiring proper human resource management. This research employs a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to employees of the Buru Regency Secretariat as research respondents. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression to examine the partial and simultaneous effects of competence and work motivation on employee performance. The findings indicate that competence has a strong influence on employee performance, as adequate knowledge, skills, and work attitudes enable employees to perform their duties more effectively. In addition, work motivation contributes to improved performance by encouraging commitment and work enthusiasm. Overall, competence and work motivation complement each other in enhancing employee performance. Therefore, strengthening employee competence and increasing work motivation should be prioritized in human resource management at the Secretariat of Buru Regency to improve organizational performance.

This study aims to determine the population structure of pigs in Suli Village, Salahutu District, Central Maluku Regency. The research was conducted over one month using a total sampling method involving all 44 pig farmers and all pigs they owned. The collected data included the number of pigs based on age groups (piglet, weaner, grower, finisher, and breeder) and sex. The results showed that the total pig population in Suli Village was 754 heads, consisting of 227 males and 246 females in the non-breeding group, as well as 77 adult males and 204 sows in the breeding group. The age structure was dominated by breeders (37.27%) and piglets (30.37%), while the finisher group had the lowest proportion (1.99%). The overall male-to-female ratio was 1:1.5, indicating a favorable population condition for sustainable reproduction. In conclusion, the pig population structure in Suli Village demonstrates a relatively stable production potential, characterized by a high number of breeders and continuous regeneration, providing a solid basis for the development of pig farming in the area.

Bullying remains a critical issue in the educational environment, thus the formation of the Violence Prevention and Handling Team (TPPK) at SMP Lab School Unpatti is the primary focus of this research. This study aims to evaluate the team's role in mitigating bullying while identifying various operational barriers in the field. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research stages included purposive sampling and data collection through observation and documentation. The analysis shows that the TPPK plays an active role through preventive measures such as education during the School Environment Introduction Period and tiered handling procedures. Quantitative data confirms that the team's performance has reached seventy percent effectiveness in controlling aggressive acts, thus creating a relatively safe school environment. However, crucial inhibiting factors were identified, including limited time for coaching due to teachers' heavy teaching workloads and parents' defensive tendencies in defending their children. Furthermore, a lack of supporting facilities and students' reluctance to report cases also impacted program optimization. The main conclusion of the study confirms that while the TPPK (Teacher-Based Team) has a strategic position, its success depends heavily on strengthening collective synergy between schools, parents, and students to comprehensively break the chain of bullying, creating a friendly, dignified educational ecosystem that supports the development of positive character for each individual in the future. ABSTRAK Perundungan tetap menjadi isu kritis di lingkungan pendidikan, sehingga pembentukan Tim Pencegahan dan Penanganan Kekerasan (TPPK) di SMP Lab School Unpatti menjadi fokus utama penelitian ini. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi peran tim tersebut dalam memitigasi perundungan sekaligus mengidentifikasi berbagai hambatan operasional di lapangan. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, tahapan penelitian meliputi pengambilan subjek secara purposive sampling serta pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa TPPK berperan aktif melalui langkah preventif seperti edukasi saat Masa Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah dan prosedur penanganan berjenjang. Data kuantitatif mengonfirmasi bahwa tingkat efektivitas kinerja tim telah mencapai tujuh puluh persen dalam mengendalikan tindakan agresif, sehingga menciptakan suasana sekolah yang relatif aman. Namun, ditemukan faktor penghambat krusial berupa keterbatasan waktu pembinaan akibat beban tugas mengajar guru yang tinggi serta sikap orang tua yang cenderung defensif dalam membela anak. Selain itu, kurangnya sarana pendukung dan keengganan siswa untuk melaporkan kasus turut memengaruhi optimalisasi program. Simpulan utama penelitian menegaskan bahwa meskipun TPPK memiliki posisi strategis, keberhasilannya sangat bergantung pada penguatan sinergi kolektif antara pihak sekolah, orang tua, dan peserta didik guna memutus rantai perundungan secara menyeluruh demi terwujudnya ekosistem pendidikan yang ramah, bermartabat, serta mampu mendukung pembentukan karakter positif bagi setiap individu di masa depan nanti.

This study aims to analyze the existence of the Adat Belang tradition as the civic culture of the Banda Naira community. Local cultural expressions that grow within a community reflect the distinctive values of the region and become the collective identity of an ethnic group or community. The existence of Adat Belang is not only about tradition, but also about efforts to preserve national identity through the preservation of culture that is deeply rooted in the lives of the local community. The type of research is qualitative research, with the research location being community and religious leaders. The data collection techniques are observation and documentation. The data is analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results of the research show that the Belang Custom is not just a boat race or a means of transportation, but a very sacred sociological instrument for the people of Banda Naira. This tradition internalizes civic values such as mutual cooperation (gotong royong), social solidarity, moral responsibility, and harmonious teamwork, which form the foundation of the local community's character. The sustainability of the Belang tradition is highly dependent on the active role of the local community, including traditional leaders, religious leaders, and youth. Through collective involvement in the ritual procession, from the construction to the launching of the boat into the sea, the community has succeeded in preserving their collective memory and maritime identity amid the challenges of modernization and globalization. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis eksistensi tradisi adat belang sebagai civic culture masyarakat Banda Naira. Ekspresi budaya lokal yang tumbuh di tengah masyarakat mencerminkan nilai-nilai khas daerah dan menjadi identitas kolektif suatu etnis atau komunitas. eksistensi Adat Belang, tidak hanya membicarakan tentang sebuah tradisi, melainkan juga tentang upaya menjaga jati diri bangsa melalui pelestarian budaya yang berakar kuat dalam kehidupan masyarakat lokal. Tipe penelitian adalah penelitian kualitatif, lokasi penelitian Subjek dalam penelitian adalah tokoh masyarakat dan tokoh agama. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi dan dokumentasi. data dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian bahwa Tradisi Adat Belang bukan sekadar perlombaan perahu atau sarana transportasi, melainkan instrumen sosiologis yang sangat sakral bagi masyarakat Banda Naira. Tradisi ini menginternalisasi nilai-nilai kewargaan seperti gotong royong (maren), solidaritas sosial, tanggung jawab moral, dan kerja sama tim yang harmonis, yang menjadi fondasi karakter masyarakat setempat. Keberlanjutan tradisi Belang sangat bergantung pada peran aktif masyarakat lokal, termasuk tokoh adat, tokoh agama, dan pemuda. Melalui keterlibatan kolektif dalam prosesi ritual, mulai dari pembuatan hingga penurunan perahu ke laut, masyarakat berhasil menjaga ingatan kolektif dan identitas maritim mereka di tengah tantangan modernisasi dan globalisas

This study analyzes the structural vulnerability of national food security by examining the spatial impact of paddy field conversion on rice production volatility. Production instability is influenced by several key factors, including land-use change, climate-related harvest failures, and the degradation of primary irrigation infrastructure. Using the Area Frame Sampling (AFS) approach from 2020 to 2024, this research integrates remote sensing data with field observations to measure the loss of productive agricultural land. The results reveal a 4.22% decline in the national harvest area. In Java, the conversion of technically irrigated paddy fields leads to an estimated loss of 11.4 tons of Milled Dried Grain (MDG) per hectare annually, reflecting a significant reduction in production capacity due to the disappearance of multi-cropping systems. Spatial regression analysis shows a strong relationship (R² = 0.78) between infrastructure expansion and rice supply instability. This finding indicates that irreversible land-use change, rather than yield fluctuation, is the primary driver of production volatility. The results suggest that national food security is approaching a critical threshold. Therefore, the study recommends implementing a moratorium on paddy field conversion, strengthening field-level spatial monitoring, integrating food security policies, and providing fiscal incentives to protect remaining agricultural land.

This study aims to examine the impact of sustainable marketing orientation on sustainable performance among organic vegetable producers in Ambon City, focusing on consumer trust as a variable that acts as a partial mediator. A total of 175 respondents were selected using purposive sampling to become the sample in this study. To analyze the data, the SEM-PLS technique was used through the ADANCO application to test the relationship between variables. The results of this study indicate that a sustainable marketing orientation has a significant positive effect on sustainable performance and consumer trust. Consumer trust acts as a partial mediator, strengthening the relationship between sustainable marketing orientation and sustainable performance. This finding underscores the importance of implementing sustainability-focused marketing strategies in creating long-term value for companies, while building closer and more sustainable relationships with consumers.

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face acute vulnerabilities in marine-dependent livelihoods due to declining fish stocks, environmental degradation, and limited economic diversification. While Digital Marine Technologies (DMTs) have been proposed as tools to enhance productivity and sustainability, the integrated mechanisms linking DMT adoption to livelihood outcomes remain under-explored, particularly the role of institutional support in moderating these effects. Addressing this gap, the present study examines how DMTs contribute to small-island livelihood resilience through economic and environmental pathways. Employing a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 750 respondents comprising small-scale fishers and cooperative managers across representative SIDS communities. The study tested complex relationships using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), allowing for simultaneous assessment of direct, mediated, and moderated effects within the proposed conceptual framework. The results indicate that DMT adoption exerts a significant positive direct effect on small-island livelihoods. Further, Productivity and Sustainable Practices were confirmed as significant mediators, demonstrating that technological benefits materialize through both enhanced economic performance and improved resource stewardship. Importantly, the positive impact of DMTs on livelihoods is strengthened under conditions of high Institutional Support, highlighting the conditional nature of technology effectiveness in these contexts. The study contributes theoretically by validating an integrated framework in which technological adoption, livelihood gains, and environmental sustainability are mutually reinforced and contingent on governance quality. Practically, the findings underscore that policy interventions in SIDS must go beyond technology provision, prioritizing institutional development, infrastructure investment, and capacity building to ensure equitable and sustainable livelihood improvements.

This study aims to investigate the contribution of non-timber forest products, specifically damar resin and palm sugar, to community income and the efforts to sustain them in Lumoli Village, West Seram District, West Seram Regency. The research employed a survey method with purposive sampling involving 30 non-timber forest product farmers and was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results indicate that damar resin and palm sugar contribute significantly to household income, each accounting for over 95% of total income. Traditional management methods combined with local wisdom such as the sasi system support resource sustainability. However, challenges such as limited market access and price fluctuations remain major obstacles. Sustainability efforts are carried out through strengthening social capital and providing product management training. The study recommends improving market access and facilitating processing technology to increase product added value while preserving the environment.

This study aims to examine the potential and ecological dominance of kenari (Canarium indicicum) in Morella Village and to analyze the environmental factors influencing its growth. The research employed a vegetation analysis method using 25 plots measuring 20 × 20 m. Parameters observed included density, frequency, dominance, and Importance Value Index (IVI), along with measurements of soil pH, air temperature, humidity, and light intensity. The results show that C. indicum is the most dominant species with an IVI of 169.43, significantly higher than nutmeg (48.79) and clove (33.35). This indicates the strong ecological role of kenari as a key species within the local vegetation structure. Environmental conditions such as slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, temperatures of 27–28 °C, and high humidity support its growth. The presence of individuals across various growth stages reflects a stable regeneration pattern. The study concludes that kenari has high ecological and economic potential in Morella Village. Community-based management through agroforestry and consistent environmental monitoring are recommended to support sustainable productivity and ecosystem conservation.