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Decision Making of Oil Palm Farmers in Choosing Rejuvenation Partners in Siak District Rahayu, Desi; Jamhari; Waluyati, Lestari Rahayu
Jurnal Manajemen & Agribisnis Vol. 20 No. 1 (2023): JMA Vol. 20 No. 1, March 2023
Publisher : School of Business, Bogor Agricultural University (SB-IPB)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17358/jma.20.1.142

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Smallholder oil palm plantations in Riau have reached their economic age (25 years), resulting in decreased plantation productivity. One alternative to overcome this problem is oil palm rejuvenation (OPR). In implementing oil palm rejuvenation, there are two prominent partner institutions, the Village Unit Cooperative (VUC) and the Nucleus Estate-Smallholding (NES). As the main actors, farmers are in the position to choose partner institutions for oil palm rejuvenation. The purpose of this study was to find out the differences between the oil palm rejuvenation technology packages carried out by VUC and NES, and to identify the factors that influence farmers' decisions in choosing an oil palm rejuvenation partner institution. This research was conducted in the Kerinci Kanan District, Siak Regency. The data analysis used was descriptive and binary logistic regression. The technology packages carried out by VUC and NES partners have several differences, including types of seeds, number of plants per hectare, spacing, production potential, BPDPKS support, amount of interest paid, OPR budget plan, and sources of funds. The factors that influence farmers' decision-making in choosing OPR institutional partners are farmers' perceptions of income, the presence of extension services, and rights and obligations. Counseling plays an important role in establishing partnerships, by transferring technology to farmers so that the technology package implemented can increase the productivity and quality of oil palm. Keywords: decision, NES partners, VUC partners, rejuvenation
Fostering 21st-century communication: Students’ views on English club as a speaking platform Suryanto, Suryanto; Rahayu, Desi; Shinjee, Bolormaa; Alsolami, Turki
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v4i1.1424

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In the contemporary globalized landscape, proficient communication in English is crucial for educational success and worldwide interaction. Despite extensive formal education, many Indonesian students struggle with speaking fluently in real-life contexts. English-speaking clubs (ESCs) have emerged as extracurricular platforms to help students overcome these challenges by providing a supportive, interactive environment for practicing speaking skills. Using a qualitative descriptive design, this research investigates the students' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of participating in an ESC at a high school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Through in-depth interviews with eight active club members, the research identifies several themes. The findings show the advantages of joining ESC, including increased speaking practice, improved language skills, enhanced fluency, and greater confidence. However, due to scheduling constraints, students also face challenges in joining ESC, such as fear of making mistakes, anxiety in spontaneous speaking situations, and limited participation time. The results of this study highlight the significance of building helpful, structured environments within ESCs to foster students’ communicative competence and self-assurance in English. This research provides a constructive understanding for teachers and administrators seeking to improve ESC programs and boost foreign language competence.