Mamat Ruhimat
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia

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Contemporary Society of Eastern Java's Horseshoe: A Field Study of Valley and Coastal Community Civilization Depict Pristine Adi; Enok Maryani; Mamat Ruhimat; Kokom Komalasari
Fenomena Vol 25 No 1 (2026): FENOMENA: Journal of the Social Sciences
Publisher : LP2M Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35719/fenomena.v25i1.606

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This study examines the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of communities in the East Java Horseshoe region, encompassing both valley and coastal areas. Previous research has rarely examined the interrelations among these communities, particularly in the context of globalization and modernization, underscoring the need for this study. The purpose of this research is to identify differences in lifestyle, interaction, and economic interdependence between agrarian, collective-based valley communities and coastal communities that are more receptive to modernization. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed descriptively and interpretively. The findings reveal fundamental differences: coastal communities demonstrate openness to modern technology, while valley communities preserve traditional values, and both are bound by reciprocal economic dependence in the trade of agricultural and marine products. These findings highlight the necessity of a valley–coastal synergy to support sustainable development. Practical recommendations include developing ecotourism grounded in local wisdom, providing cultural education for younger generations, and conserving the environment through prudent resource management. This research contributes strategically to local policy-making and serves as a reference for understanding community adaptation to global changes. Penelitian ini mengkaji dinamika sosial, budaya, dan ekonomi masyarakat di wilayah Tapalkuda Jawa Timur, yang mencakup kawasan lembah dan pesisir. Penelitian sebelumnya jarang mengkaji keterkaitan di antara masyarakat-masyarakat ini, terutama dalam konteks globalisasi dan modernisasi, sehingga menyoroti pentingnya penelitian ini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi perbedaan dalam gaya hidup, interaksi, dan saling ketergantungan ekonomi antara komunitas lembah berbasis agraris dan kolektif dengan komunitas pesisir yang lebih terbuka terhadap modernisasi. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan etnografi kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi, serta dianalisis secara deskriptif dan interpretatif. Temuan-temuan tersebut mengungkap perbedaan mendasar: masyarakat pesisir menunjukkan keterbukaan terhadap teknologi modern, sementara masyarakat lembah mempertahankan nilai-nilai tradisional, dan keduanya terikat oleh ketergantungan ekonomi timbal balik dalam perdagangan produk pertanian dan hasil laut. Temuan-temuan ini menyoroti pentingnya sinergi antara lembah dan pesisir untuk mendukung pembangunan berkelanjutan. Rekomendasi praktis meliputi pengembangan ekowisata yang berakar pada kearifan lokal, penyediaan pendidikan budaya bagi generasi muda, serta pelestarian lingkungan melalui pengelolaan sumber daya yang bijaksana. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi strategis bagi pembentukan kebijakan lokal dan berfungsi sebagai acuan untuk memahami adaptasi masyarakat terhadap perubahan global.
Bridging STEM gaps in island education: Empowering teachers through contextual training in Indonesia Eva Marthinu; Hernita Pasongli; Enok Maryani; Mamat Ruhimat; Bagja Waluya; Nurul Fajri Saminan
Journal of Environment and Sustainability Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Education and Development Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62672/joease.v4i1.131

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This study investigates the impact of contextual STEM training designed for Subject Teacher Forum Subject Teacher Forum Geography teachers in Ternate, Indonesia, an island region facing geographical and educational challenges, where empirical evidence on localized and contextualized STEM professional development remains limited.  The research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design with 20 participating teachers. Data were collected through a 20-item multiple-choice test validated by experts and analyzed using gain scores, inferential statistics, and effect size estimation. The results demonstrated a substantial improvement in teachers’ STEM knowledge, with the mean pretest score increasing from 8.90 to 13.20 (N-Gain = 0.59, moderate-to-high). Inferential analysis confirmed a significant improvement (p < 0.001) with a very large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.44). Interestingly, teachers from non-education backgrounds achieved slightly higher learning gains compared to education majors, suggesting that contextual STEM concepts can be effectively acquired regardless of prior specialization. The findings confirm that short-term, localized, and context-based training is effective in enhancing teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, reducing initial disparities, and empowering educators to design relevant STEM-based geography learning. This model contributes to the growing body of research on STEM professional development, advances geography education through context-based pedagogy, and offers a replicable framework for teacher capacity building in island and under-resourced regions.