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Ethnoscience Phenomenon: The Chemical Element Glucose as a Symbol of Human Enjoyment of Life in The Nyadran Celebration in Magelang Wijaya, Raden Ary Bhagawan; Purwasita, Andrik; Rahmanto, Andre Novi
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 9 No 8 (2023): August
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v9i8.4107

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The purpose of this study is to determine the symbolic meaning represented by the food that must be present in every nyadran performance in Magelang City. This study is a case study with ethnographic approach. With the guidance of symbolic interactionism theory, the meaning of the taste of the chemical elements of the food will be analyzed so that there is a scientific explanation present. The informants in this study are artists, art observers and nutritionists. The results of the study, ethnoscience representations appear when the previous artists even though they cannot parse the chemical elements of coffee that create bitterness. Likewise, in the chemical elements of bananas that cause sweetness. Bitter is a flavor that in chemistry is caused by the compound trigonelline (niacin), which is found in coffee. Sweetness is a flavor that, according to chemistry, is caused by glucose in bananas. According to the informants, the sweet and bitter flavors in the food that must be present at the event represent how human life is always filled with two dominant feelings, namely bitter which is a representative of sadness, difficulty, suffering and sweetness which represents pleasure, happiness.
Virtual Arena for Traditional Arts: Development of a Digital Platform for Cultural Preservation Utami, Hadawiyah Endah; Wijaya, Raden Ary Bhagawan
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 3 (2026): In Progress
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i3.13716

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This article examines the development of Virtual Arena for Traditional Arts, a digital platform designed for the preservation of traditional arts through a technological approach and motion mechanics as elements of digital communication. This research stems from the urgent need to provide an alternative performance space amid the decline of physical stages and the decrease in direct interaction between artists and audiences. The concept of motion mechanics is applied to capture, visualize, and transmit body movements with precision through motion capture technology, so that the aesthetic characteristics of traditional arts remain authentic in virtual format. The digital stage functions as an interactive communication medium that allows the audience not only to observe but also to experience the performance through 3D visualization, dynamic avatars, and virtual reality-based stage design. The research methods included literature studies and system design. The results showed that the integration of motion mechanics with digital stages improved the quality of art representation, expanded the global audience reach, and strengthened real-time user engagement. These findings confirm that virtual arenas have the potential to become a new model of cultural communication in the digital age and an innovative strategy for preserving traditional arts.