Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators

Trust and Social Capital of Patients in Engkong Traditional Medicine in Binjai City

2023-05-11T23:22:05+07:00

Health is the most important indicator for every human, when a person is declared healthy, all his activities will run well. If you look at health services in Indonesia, it shows there is a combination of modern medicine and traditional medicine. This research was conducted to interpret how social capital as a traditional treatment strategy engkong with the actions of people who choose decisions in curing diseases. On the other hand, it is also to describe that there is no coercion of a person to practice traditional medicine. The method used descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation, in-depth interviews and relevant literature studies. The results of the study can be concluded the contribution of trust and social capital to patients is useful in traditional medicine and can also maintain the existence of traditional medicine. With the social capital in traditional engkong medicine in Binjai City, it will make it very easier for the surrounding community to carry out traditional healing, with the therapeutic kusuk technique carried out by Engkong doesn’t produce side effects in the future. The most powerful social capital influence is the existence of networks and beliefs while those with weak influences are social values and norms.

Women's Participation in Family Economic Improvement through Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Banana Peel Crackers

2023-05-11T22:55:20+07:00

economy through Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM). The research method used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, literature study, and analysis. The results of the study explain that the role of women has shifted and expanded not only in the reproductive sector but also in the productive, social, and other sectors. Women are involved in all economic activities in households, in which they have a role to contribute to MSMEs. Women who work in UMKM, such as Banana Peel Crackers, can help fulfill their family's economy by increasing family income, meeting family needs, covering children's schooling costs, and saving for other important needs. This participation opens employment opportunities, boosts the economy, and really helps women. Women's participation is one of the drivers for village development by reducing the percentage of the poverty rate. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) such as Banana Peel Crackers are included in the category of micro businesses with small capital but significant profits

Lifestyle of Teenagers Hanging Out at Bagasta Cafe (Descriptive Study of Napa Village, Batang Torung District, South Tapanuli)

2023-05-11T22:45:23+07:00

In this modern era, hanging out in cafes has become a common habit among teenagers, including those in Napa Village, Batang Toru District. Cafes have become a part of the community's life in the village, with many teenagers always hanging out in cafes. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, using data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were 13 teenagers who consider cafes as their lifestyle. The results of this study show that cafes are now a solution for the needs of the community, especially for teenagers. They no longer feel satisfied with enjoying the living room or family lounge just to chat or discuss. Cafes are considered to provide more comfort and satisfaction, both physically and mentally, to fulfill their desires. The behavior of teenagers in Napa Village is categorized as a way of using money, goods, places, and time. The habit of hanging out in cafes is seen as a need to fill their free time for personal pleasure and as a way to show their social identity. In addition, the free time given by parents to their teenage children can influence them to become spendthrift, lazy, and prioritize playing in cafes instead of studying at home. The existence of Bagasta Cafe is seen as a place for hanging out that can show their existence and elevate their social status.

Corruption Traps in State Apparatus

2023-05-20T20:37:57+07:00

Corruption is a classic problem that exists in various countries in the world, including Indonesia. Acts of corruption in Indonesia are often carried out by state officials. This is evidenced by MaTA's analysis that in as many as 157 out of 293 corruption cases in the Banda Aceh region, state officials were involved. Corruption is carried out to enrich oneself even though there is no justification for such criminal acts. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection was done through observation, interviews, literature study, and analysis. In this paper, it can be concluded that corruption is an act of abuse of power by officials for the purpose of enriching themselves. Corruption in Indonesia is mostly committed by state officials/corruption in any form such as extortion, fraud, trade, embezzlement, and so on, all of which are actions that cannot be tolerated. Fraud and corruption are not only undesirable, illegal, or abusive. All of these are violations of moral values that have earned fraud and corrupt practices the nicknames: "immoral" or "unethical". Corruption in Indonesia is mostly committed by state officials/corruption in any form such as extortion, fraud, trade, embezzlement, and so on, all of which are actions that cannot be tolerated. Fraud and corruption are not only undesirable, illegal, or abusive. All of these are violations of moral values that have earned fraud and corrupt practices the nicknames: "immoral" or "unethical".

The Impact of Government Policy to Raise Subsidized Fuel Oil Prices on City Transportation in the City of Medan

2023-05-11T22:50:42+07:00

This study aims to see the impact of the increase in subsidized fuel on public transportation in the city of Medan. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Primary Data Collection Techniques through interviews with City Transportation Drivers in Medan City. The secondary data is obtained from journals, reports, and online media. The results of the study show that the increase in fuel prices does not only have an impact on city transportation drivers in Medan City, but also on the passengers. In addition, the government needs to pay attention to the increase in the price of public transportation fares in the city of Medan. Because City Transportation has become the most popular transportation because the price is affordable. If there is an increase that is too high, it will be very burdensome for the community.

The Role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES) in Community Empowerment-Based Village Development in Subur Village, Air Joman District, Asahan Regency

2023-05-11T22:36:24+07:00

The existence of BUMDES aims to promote self-reliant village development and enable rural communities to compete in the external market. The purpose of this study is to investigate the development of BUMDES, its role in Subur Village's development and rural community empowerment, as well as the supporting and hindering factors of BUMDES' existence in Subur Makmur Village. The research method used a descriptive qualitative approach. The informants were the BUMDES Subur Makmur Management, BUMDES Manager, Village Head, Village Finance Officer, and Village Community. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, literature review, and documentation. The research findings indicate that BUMDES Subur Makmur was established in 2015 and currently operates several business units such as clean water distribution and online services. BUMDES' role in physical development has a significant impact, as evidenced by the development of village wells managed by BUMDES to meet the clean water needs of the rural community. PADes funds are also allocated for the maintenance of physical facilities in the village. However, BUMDES' role in community empowerment activities has not yet been effective. This is due to the limited involvement of the community in BUMDES' business activities.