Judul: Pengembangan sosial ekonomi masyarakat daerah penyangga Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai
Abstrak: The objectives of this research are, first, to explore in-depth the problems and the socio economic conditions of the community living in the buffer zone of Gunung Ciremai National Park (GCNP). Second, to simulate and analyze the impact of the agroforestry and ecotourism development to local labor absorption, income and forest cover. Third, to formulate the strategy for socio economic development of the buffer zone’s Park. The research carried out in the five villages located at the buffer zone of the GCNP. Data were obtained through field survey by interviewing several amount of respondents, direct field observations, focus group discussion and secondary data collections. Data were analyzed through supply and demand analysis, descriptive analysis, stakeholder’s analysis, and dynamic system analysis. Three scenarios are simulating in the last mentioned analysis i.e. business as usual, moderate and optimist scenario. Regarding the first objective, the existing socio economic conditions of the buffer zone’s Park are describe as follows. First, most of the community living in the buffer zone work as land owner-farmer or labor-farmer and educated from elementary school. Second, the agroforestry activities contribute up to 56 percent of the total household income whereas, the ecotourism contribute to amount of 41 percent. Third, the attitude of the local people toward national park conservation is considered low due to fewer park’s benefit perceived by the local people. Concerning the second objective of the research, the optimist scenario is the best path way for developing the future socio-economic conditions of the buffer zone. However, with regards to third objective of the research, the best strategy for developing the socio economic conditions of the buffer zone is through improving the infrastructure facilities for ecotourism, intensifying the frequency of agroforestry extension, sustained local community assistance as well as enhancing local community participation toward ecotourism and agroforestry development.
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Judul: Community Participation and Development Strategy for Nature  Tourism Partners in the Buffer Area of Mount Ciremai National Park
Abstrak: Pengelolaan wisata alam di kawasan Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai (TNGC) dilakukan dalam bentuk partisipasi bersama masyarakat untuk menciptakan masyarakat yang mandiri dan sejahtera. Penelitan bertujuan untuk menyusun strategi pengembangan masyarakat di wilayah penyangga dengan meninjau potensi wisata, karakteristik, persepsi, dan partisipasi masyarakat. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, kuesioner, observasi lapang, dan studi pustaka. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif, kuantitatif melalui pengukuran skala likert dan analisis SWOT. Strategi pengembangan masyarakat di Desa Pasawahan dan Desa Bantaragung yaitu strategi SO, menggunakan kekuatan berupa potensi wisata untuk memanfaatkan peluang berupa kerjasama dengan pemerintah dan swasta untuk memasarkan produk wisata. Program yang dilakukan berupa kegiatan peningkatan kapasitas pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat melalui sosialisasi, pelatihan, dan pembinaan. Masyarakat dapat meningkatkan kreativitas dan menciptakan inovasi baru terkait produk wisata dengan memperhatikan konflik sosial dan kelestarian kawasan, serta peluang kerjasama untuk memasarkan produk wisata., Management of natural tourism in the Gunung Ciremai National Park (TNGC) area is carried out in the form of joint participation with the community to create an independent and prosperous society. The research aims to develop a strategy for community development in the buffer zone by reviewing tourism potential, characteristics, perceptions, and community participation. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, field observations, and literature studies. Data were analyzed descriptively, quantitatively through Likert scale measurements and SWOT analysis. The community development strategy in Pasawahan Village and Bantaragung Village, namely the SO strategy, uses strengths in the form of tourism potential to take advantage of opportunities in the form of collaboration with the government and the private sector to market tourism products. The program is carried out in the form of activities to increase the knowledge capacity and skills of the community through socialization, training, and coaching. The community can increase creativity and create new innovations related to tourism products by paying attention to social conflicts and regional sustainability, as well as opportunities for cooperation to market tourism products.
Keyword: Community development, community participation, nature tourism

Judul: Studi Kasus Liver Neoplasia pada Anjing Shih Tzu
Abstrak: Liver neoplasia is the excessive and uncontrolled replication of hepatocytes that forms nodules visible in ultrasonography. The purpose of this study is to study and discuss the characteristic, diagnosis and treatment of liver neoplasm through the interpretation of ultrasonography and hematology in a Shih Tzu dog. Ultrasonography is conducted with a Chison Q8 ultrasound machine with a 5 to 7 MHz frequency convex probe on lateral recumbency. The blood cells, liver enzymes and nodules sizes were the main parameters in this study. The results in the period of three years from 2021 to 2023 were interpreted and supported with secondary data sources. The Shih Tzu dog is 14 years old in the year 2023 with a body weight of 5.21kg. No obvious clinical signs were observed during previous examinations. However, lethargy, vomiting and anorexia were recorded in its latest examination. Thrombocytosis, granulocytosis, high liver enzymes and hypoglycemia, which are some of the neoplastic clinical manifestations were also presented by this patient. Besides, liver neoplasm, spleen neoplasm and biliary sludge were the sonogram findings of this patient. The liver and spleen neoplasm was observed stable, while the biliary sludge volume fluctuated. The treatment strategy recorded is Ondansetron, Samylin®, Ornipural and Ursodeoxycholic acid.
Keyword: Blood biochemistry profile, Hematology, Liver Neoplasia, Shih Tzu, Ultrasonography