International Journal of Social Sciences Review

Implementation of Integrated Action to Prevent Stunting Program in Pandeglang Regency

Femy Ismiati Kasum — 2025-04-29

The eradication of Stunting is one form of the Government of Indonesia to carry out the Sustainable Development Goals or often known as Sustainable Development Goals (SGD's) initiated by the United Nations (UN). Pandeglang Regency is one of the districts in Banten Province with the highest number of Stunting children. In order to achieve more decent human welfare, Pandeglang Regency Government tries to reduce the number of Stunting children in Pandeglang Regency through the Integration Program for Action to Prevent Stunting accompanied by other programs related to fulfilling child nutrition to reach the level of age maturity. This study aims to determine how the implementation of the Stunting Prevention Action Integration Program in Pandeglang Regency with the research method used is descriptive qualitative. The collection techniques used are primary data with interviews, observations, and documentation while the secondary data techniques used are documents and other secondary data sources. The results showed that the Action Program to Prevent Stunting in Pandeglang Regency has almost succeeded because only one variable has not met the requirements as a policy that almost achieves its goals.

School Heads’ Perceptions of Coaching Practices in Primary Schools: A Pilot Study

Aziyah Yusoff — 2025-04-29

Coaching has emerged as a transformative tool in educational leadership, providing school leaders with the strategies and resources crucial for sustainable and effective school improvement. This study explores how coaching practices impact school heads’ professional development, focusing on the influence of relevant content, effective delivery, and targeted instructional methods in fostering leadership growth. Specifically, it examines the role of coaching in developing school heads’ ability to address complex challenges with adaptability, thereby promoting a school culture that prioritizes continuous improvement. Based on a literature review and data from 27 purposively selected school heads from the Bera District Education Office in Pahang, the findings highlight that coaching is instrumental in enhancing leadership skills. Interestingly, demographic factors such as sex and years of experience were found to have no significant effect on coaching efficacy. This suggests that effective coaching practice relies less on tenure or background and more on targeted professional development, a growth mindset, and supportive institutional resources. The study underscores the importance of investing in structured coaching programs and organizational support to cultivate essential coaching skills, highlighting that coaching effectiveness is closely tied to continuous learning and committed engagement. These insights provide a compelling case for incorporating coaching as a core component of school leadership development, with the potential to elevate school performance and foster a positive impact on teachers.

Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Business Models, Innovative Tools and Techniques Across Different Countries: A Review

Vikash Yadav — 2025-04-29

Agriculture is a crucial global sector, though its operational frameworks differ significantly across countries, providing sustenance, employment and raw materials for various industries. This study examines agricultural business models, focusing on technology integration, governmental interventions, market dynamics and cultural influences. Through case studies from the United States, China, India, Brazil and the Netherlands, it highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and unique features of diverse agricultural systems. Key factors such as land availability, labor dynamics, environmental imperatives and trade policies shape these practices and frameworks. Innovation, including precision farming, automation and biotechnology, plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and sustainability.Developing countries like India are characterized by smallholder farming, traditional methods and diverse crops. Agriculture serves as a primary livelihood source, but challenges such as fragmented landholdings, poor infrastructure and limited market access hinder modernization. While government initiatives aim to support farmers and promote sustainability, persistent issues like land tenure, water management and rural-urban migration remain barriers to growth. The study underscores the diversity of agricultural business models shaped by historical, institutional and market factors. Technological innovation, sustainable practices and market integration emerge as critical drivers of development. Advancements like precision agriculture—utilizing IoT devices, drones and satellite imagery—optimize resource use, enhance yields and reduce environmental impact. Effective policies, rural infrastructure investments and multi-stakeholder collaborations are essential for resilient agricultural systems that address socio-economic and environmental challenges, ultimately contributing to global food security, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability

Traditional Foods and Farming Models are Valuable for Tribal Farmers Health and Nutrition Security

Raju Bhardwaj — 2025-04-29

The food ingredient composition of tribals have been changed from organically grown nutrient affluent millets, pulses, underutilized fruits and vegetables to chemically grown less nutritious rice, wheat, hybrid maize, potatoes, modern fruits and vegetables with residual loads of agro-chemicals. The physical working efficiency and health significance of tribal youths were continually deteriorating and they have lost interest in adopting agriculture as occupation and resulted in a significant increase in migration from original habitation to nearby towns or cities. The social reputation of farming and animal production occupation was also reduced among tribal youths due to harsh work environment, well-being of farmers and socio-economic revaluation in tribal areas. For exploring the changes in dietary composition, working efficiency, and interest in agricultural activities of the tribals, a comprehensive analysis of 85 studies available from literature and for factual validity of the results also conducted a wide-ranging field survey of tribal dominated areas. The maximum tribal farmers were found to be physically weakened, had lower immune systems, severely malnourished along with multiple nutrient deficiency disorders due to poor dietary intake because of ignorance of their traditional diets. This critical review emphasises the importance of balanced and adequate nutrition, popularization of traditional food products, adopting organic and traditional farming models for farmers good health and well being. Raising their physical work efficiency and also mental state for adopting agricultural occupation, reduce migration, improve socio-economic status and social reputation among tribal farmers.

Green Politics (Study on the Regional Regulation of the City of Tasikmalaya Number 2 of 2021 Concerning Domestic Wastewater Management)

Alya Yusriyah — 2025-04-29

Domestic waste water is liquid waste from household activities, as well as other public places that contain materials that can endanger living things and disrupt environmental sustainability. The production of domestic wastewater will increase, especially in densely populated areas, so it is necessary to have initial management of domestic wastewater before it is discharged into the environment around the community. The City of Tasikmalaya itself has issued Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2021 concerning Domestic Wastewater Management. This study aims to analyze how to approach green politics in the Regional Regulation of the City of Tasikmalaya Number 2 of 2021 by using Green Political Theory initiated by R. Eckersley with the ecocentrism paradigm which is the main characteristic in Green Political Theory. The research method used in this research is qualitative research which is descriptive in nature to explain the actual conditions that occur in the field . The results of this study explain that the formation of Regional Regulation of the City of Tasikmalaya Number 2 of 2021 concerning Domestic Wastewater Management is theoretically green politics based on a review of increasing environmental pollution and the achievement of ODF ( Open Defecation Free) in Tasikmalaya City which is still low. So with the formation of this policy to create an ecologically sustainable Tasikmalaya City community that is rooted in concern for the environment , especially in the management of domestic wastewater so as to create healthy and sustainable environmental conditions for the next generation. The management of domestic wastewater is an issue that is closely related to the environment and community activities. Regional Regulation of the City of Tasikmalaya Number 2 of 2021 concerning Domestic Wastewater Management is characteristic of an ecocentric paradigm that adopts a holistic perspective by assessing populations, species, ecosystems and the natural environment as a whole.