Journal of Sustainable Transformation

RITUAL KOMUNIKASI DALAM UPACARA ADAT ERAU SEBAGAI MODAL SOSIAL MASYARAKAT TRADISIONAL KUTAI KARTANEGARA

Azizah Herman, Rio Arisa — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The Erau ceremony, a tradition inherited from the Kutai Kartanegara Ing Martadipura Sultanate, is still preserved today as a form of respect for ancestors and an expression of gratitude to God Almighty. It is not only a ceremonial activity but also carries deep meaning in the communication among humans, nature, and spiritual forces. This research aimed to understand how communication rituals in Erau traditional ceremonies act as social capital in the traditional Kutai Kartanegara community. The method used was library research, involving the review of relevant literature, scientific journals, books, and electronic sources on cultural communication, traditional rituals, and social capital. Data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively to reveal symbolic, social, and spiritual values in the implementation of the Erau ceremony. The results showed Erau traditional ceremonies containing four main forms of communication rituals, namely: (1) symbolic communication, which is reflected in the use of symbols such as water and dragons as symbols of purification and balance; (2) spiritual communication, in the form of prayers and offerings to God and respect for ancestors; (3) social communication, which is seen through cooperation, mutual assistance and solidarity between citizens; and (4) cultural communication, through passing on values and norms to the younger generation. These Erau rituals as social capital strengthen social networks, collective norms, and shared beliefs among the Kutai Kartanegara community. In addition, it plays an important role in maintaining social cohesion, strengthening local cultural identity, and upholding traditional values amid the currents of modernization and globalization. Thus, the Erau traditional ceremony is not just a cultural heritage but also an instrument of social communication that strengthens the sustainability of the traditional Kutai Kartanegara community's way of life.

PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI DALAM MENYELESAIKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA

Dinar Listiyani Putri, Ariantje Dimpudus, Azainil Azainil — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The development of digital technology facilitated the learning process, especially in mathematics education, through various applications such as Photomath, Mathway, and GeoGebra. These applications helped students solve problems quickly, but required basic mathematical skills to produce accurate and understandable results. This study aimed to analyze the use of mathematical applications and the basic skills needed to ensure their effective use without causing dependency. The method employed was a literature review (library research), and data collection was conducted by reading and recording various sources relevant to the topic of this article. The study showed that mathematical applications such as GeoGebra and Photomath supported the learning process, ease of use, and improved understanding of mathematical concepts due to their practicality. GeoGebra facilitated instant visualization of function graphs, while Photomath enabled users to solve mathematical problems through scanning or manual input. However, the effectiveness of these applications still depended on the users’ basic understanding of mathematics, thus mathematics learning became more engaging and easier to understand.

PERAN HAKIKAT SAINS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the role of the Nature of Science (NOS) in science learning and its contribution to student learning outcomes through a literature review. This study examined eight articles published between 2020 and 2025 that discussed the implementation of Nature of Science (NOS) in science education. Thematic analysis indicates that integrating NOS encompassing processes, products, applications, and scientific attitudes has a consistently positive impact on conceptual understanding, scientific literacy, critical thinking skills, and learning motivation. Additionally, inquiry-based learning and the constructivist paradigm can enhance the role of Nature of Science (NOS), making science education more contextual, interactive, and meaningful. Nonetheless, the primary challenges still stem from teachers' limited understanding and students' low levels of scientific literacy. Integrating the nature of science into science education can provide a strategic foundation for preparing students to become scientifically literate, critical thinkers, and adaptable to the challenges of the 21st century.