Meanwhile, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, said that in Indonesia, there were two common traditions during Eid al-Fitr. The first tradition is mudik (t/n: visiting family at hometown). He said that this year there was a surge in the number of travelers because the government had given a leeway for the citizen to return to their hometowns. “The second tradition is silaturahmi (t/n: friendly meeting). It has tremendous power. For a whole week, we will still be surrounded by the spirit of cheerfulness. Including for this evening’s event,” said Prof. Jamal.

In his material, Prof. Zudan said that many nations are experiencing disputes because their communities cannot maintain their carnal desires and anger. “India, for instance. Back when Britain colonized India, India was a vast country, especially before its independence. And since Pakistan and Bangladesh had not been liberated to be separate countries, India held the title of the country with the largest population. Now, China is the country with the most population, with about 1.4 billion, then followed by India with 1.3 billion citizens,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s population is currently around 220 million, and Bangladesh has approximately 160 million population. Therefore, if the three countries are combined, they will be the most populated country. “When liberated by Britain, Pakistan does not want to be left behind. So, the Hindus joined India, and the Muslims came to Pakistan. If Indonesia’s condition in 1945 was similar to that, then there would not be Indonesia as it is today with various diversity,” he added.

Prof. Zudan emphasized that Indonesia’s diversity is an extraordinary blessing. “This is the extraordinary part that needs to be taken care of, with a clean heart, clear mind, and good intentions to contribute to the motherland,” he concluded. Humas UNS

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Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., in his opening remark, stated that the discussion was interesting and highly related to the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Indonesia. “This discussion is highly beneficial for us; hopefully (we) could be better. It seems like the vaccination program also boosted for education and public in general,” Prof. Yunus stated.

As a representative from IKA UNS, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi Handayani, S.H., M.M., delivered her gratitude and appreciation for all speakers for sharing their perspectives in the health, economy, and psychology fields. “Hopefully, Wedangan series 100 could bring blessing and benefits,” she stated.

dr. Tonang Dwi Ardyanto, Sp.PK(K)., Ph.D., FISQua, shared materials from a healthcare perspective regarding whether Covid-19 could be transitioned to a lower level. He emphasized the decreased bed occupancy ratio in hospitals compared to the delta variant peak in July 2021. Considering the weekly cases from the delta and omicron national cases, Indonesia has succeeded in reducing positive cases significantly. However, dr. Tonang reminded us that the mortality rate remains dynamic and has not shown a stable decrease. “Especially when we heard about the domination of omicron BA.2 that was worried to cause significant symptoms for elderly, people with heart disease, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, and the like, although the cases have decreased,” dr. Tonang emphasized.

dr. Tonang added that daily cases still fluctuate according to the number of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, indicating that cases could increase if PCR testing is increased. Regarding the transition into the endemic situation, dr. Tonang stated that it is not an ideal situation because the illness is still around, but the infection could be minimized. The transition also requires several indicators, including transmission rate below 1, positivity rate below 5%, hospitality rate below 5%, fatality rate below 3%, and movement control order level 1, for at least six months. The vaccination rate also plays a vital role in the transition process, with a minimum target of 70% of the population being vaccinated.

From the economic perspective, Budi Santoso, S.E., Ak., MForAccy., PGCS., CA., CFE., CPA., shared the challenges that will be faced one to two years in the future. According to The Global Risks Horizon 2021 data, from 2021 to 2023, Covid-19 became the main focus of business discussion, followed by technology and weaponry in the next five years. The World Economic Forum also predicted that financial services would develop into all digital services. The non-cash transaction was predicted to double. “Thus, business is expected to develop rapidly. It will be related to our and global economic situation regarding the Covid-19 situation,” he added.

Budi then discussed the sectors that are positively affected by the pandemic, the fields affected, and the strategies that could be sought to recover the national economy. The five strategies mentioned by Budi are increasing investment that directly affects the community, including infrastructure and facilities, increasing state income, reducing cost, increasing innovation, and supporting workforce readiness and skills.

From the psychological condition of the community, Rafika Nur Kusumawati, S.Psi., M.A., discussed that the community has started to move into the last stage of acceptance from the beginning of the pandemic that leads to denial, anger, and acceptance. She added that cognitive, affective, and social support are needed for the community to start changing.

Rafika also discussed the viral healing hashtag on social media and emphasized that the best healing is under the strict health protocol. She also shared various healing techniques such as guided imagery, self-talk, positive affirmation, and expressive writing. Humas UNS

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The recent Wedangan IKA UNS on Wednesday (16/2/2022) invited UNS alumni who are working in KORPRI; Prof. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh (Chairman of National KORPRI and Vice-Chairman of IKA UNS), Dr. Karjono Atmoharsono (Principal Secretary of Badan Pembinaan Ideologi Pancasila), and Prof. Bandi (Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs UNS).

Acting as the moderator in the event was Waskito Widi Wardoyo, M.Hum., who stated that the event aims to share insights on KORPRI’s role in the future towards advanced Indonesia as targeted and shaping KORPRI as a welcoming institution for Indonesia’s Civil Apparatus (ASN).

The first speaker, Prof. Zudan Arif Fakrulloh, shared material on “The Role of KORPRI in Strengthening ASN and Maintaining the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).” “KORPRI has two main duties, to strengthen ASN and protect NKRI,” Prof. Zudan emphasized.

Dr. Karjono Atmoharsono, as the second speaker, shared materials on “The Role of KORPRI, Indonesia’s ASN Development.” “Currently, we focused on assistance for ASN in fighting radicalism, left and right extreme, narcotics, and hoaxes. This is what we need to underline and fully concentrate on to strengthen the ASN’s national insights,” Dr. Karjono explained.

The last presentation from Prof. Bandi was titled “Republic of Indonesia Civil Apparatus Korps.” “UNS holds morning assembly on Monday morning and reads the Panca Prasetya for KORPRI UNS,” Prof. Bandi stated.

Prof. Bandi hoped that Wedangan IKA UNS Series 97 could shape ASN into an advanced person with noble characters who could serve the community and brings KORPRI as an institution that leads ASN in the future. Humas UNS

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The online event invited three speakers with keris knowledge, the Chief of PUI Javanologi UNS, Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo, M.Hum., Ph.D., Empu Basuki Teguh Yuwono, M.Sn. from Padepokan Keris Brojobuwono, and cultural practitioner, KRT Gaura Mancacaritadipura, as speakers.

In his opening remark, a representative from IKA UNS, Dr. Abdul Kharis Almasyhari, stated that Keris is the product of advanced metallurgy technology and the advantages owned by Javanese culture that need to be appreciated. Although many think that Keris is a mystical creation, its production process has reliable scientific knowledge that is appropriate to be discussed on the academic stage. This opinion was supported by Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr.rer.nat Sajidan, M.Si., who stated that Keris is a noble creation that contains philosophical thought and diverse variety posing as local excellence at the international level.

As the person behind the enlistment of Keris as cultural heritage by UNESCO, KRT Gaura Mancacaritadipura shared the enlistment process in UNESCO. The Damartaji Foundation, led by Haryono Haryoguritno, received the duty from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to meet 49 enlistment criteria. He mentioned that the international community had paid attention to Keris, and it was used as a palace token, leading to many Keris being kept in museums abroad.

Empu Basuki Teguh Yuwono, M.Sn., also emphasized that the remaining mistake is the thought that Keris is merely a weapon and mystical tool, while it also serves as a means of communication and a memento that makes people become better people. As a professional in the Keris-making process, the smith acts as an artisan who creates Keris as an embodiment of their thoughts. As a local cultural work, Keris is also identical to the global culture. “We do not need to worry about bringing Keris to the global community. (Because) when more people access Keris, more people will understand its meaning,” Empu Basuki stated.

He added that Keris is local art and culture on the global stage and a symbol of local wisdom with a special position in the global culture. Therefore, to introduce this work to the local people, the professionals could use modern language that focuses on the millennials and ensure that the materials are understandable.

Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo, M.Hum., Ph.D., added material on purwaka keris, which reach its heyday during Sultan Agung Hanyakrakusuma who require every person to own a keris. Keris, therefore, is a mark of technological advancement, specifically in metallurgy in the past. Humas UNS

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The online discussion was opened by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., who discussed the power of information technology and globalization parameters in his opening remark. According to the Rector, mass media holds a vital role in daily life.

“There are no people who do not have control over the media. Either in daily life, for example, we are inseparable from the phone. When it is gone, we are like a person who loses in the mid of the forest, do not know the direction,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The first speaker in this online discussion was the Director General (Dirjen) of Information and Public Communication of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemenkominfo), Dr. Usman Kansong, S.Sos., M.Si. In his material, Dr. Usman Kansong explained that trust on media is the core of public opinion. Based on the Edelman Trust Barometer data, Dr. Usman stated that Indonesians trust towards the media increases by three points to 72% in 2021, providing a solid basis for media in creating public opinion. He also reminded the media’s function in shaping public opinion according to the Press Law, the information function, education function, entertainment function, control function, and economic institution function.

Media Strategy in Shaping Public Opinion

Dr. Usman also explained the media strategies in shaping public opinion. According to him, there are five strategies that can be implemented in shaping public opinion. First, to connect the issues to the public’s needs. The media needs to find public meaning in reporting an issue. The second strategy is the use of trends and jargons to attract the public’s interests. The third is to ride the wave and pay attention to what is developing in the community regarding the social, political, economic, and other issues.

“If media agenda needs to capture public’s attention, the agenda should follow what is developing in public,” he added. The fourth strategy, according to Dr. Usman, is selecting the appropriate topic, and the last strategy is adding surveys and research finding to support the narration.

Challenges for the Media

Elderman Trust Barometer 2021 data showed that only one of four Indonesians applied good information processing, with 60% of respondents sharing whatever information they regarded as interesting and only 32% having good information hygiene. According to Dr. Usman, social media also poses different challenges considering its algorithm power in shaping people’s opinions. He argued that regulation is needed to manage this algorithm to shape positive opinions.

“That’s why the Press Board supported by media association and monitored by Kominfo is preparing a Publisher Right. We require global platforms, such as Facebook, Google, and others to report when they change their algorithm,” he stated.

The following materials were delivered by the President Director of Lampung Post and Media Group Editorial Board, Abdul Kohar, S.Sos., Jawa Pos TV Chief Editor and Director 2015-2020 Irwan Setyawan, S.Sos., M.Ikom., Central Java TVRI Chairman Drs. Sifak, M.Si., Director of Business and Content Solopos Media Group Suwarmin, S.Sos., M.M., and the Head of Master Program in Communication Science Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNS Dr. Andre N. Rahmanto, S.Sos., M.Si. Humas UNS

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The sexual violence issue received a significant highlight recently. The National Commission (Komnas) for Women data recorded that in 2021 there was a decrease of sexual violence in Indonesia, but still considerably high, occurring both in the community and in the campus environment. Wedangan IKA UNS Seri 89 was concerned with the report and invited five speakers to discuss the issue: Prof. Dr. Ismi Dwi Astuti N, M.Si., Dr. Eva Agustinawati, S.Sos., M.Si., Dr. Agus Riewanto, S.H., C.L.A., Ravika Nur Kusumawati, S.Psi., M.A., and Siti Dariyatini, S.Sos., M.M., who come from UNS academic member and Surakarta City Board.

The discussion was opened with a remark from Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS, Prof. Ahmad Yunus, who shared that UNS has established a team to prevent sexual violence on the campus. The team consists of students and several faculty members in UNS under the coordination of the Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs. “Hopefully, this team could follow up any sexual violence that occurs on the campus and make UNS a campus that frees from sexual violence,” Prof. Yunus stated. Prof. Yunus also mentioned that UNS also has a prevention and evaluation team and has declared its campus as an anti-violence campus.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) has also issued Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Decree (Permendikbudristek) No. 30 of 2021 regarding the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence in Higher Education as a follow up for the rampant sexual cases that occurred at the university. Prof. Ismi, the expert of gender UNS and the Dean of Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNS, stated that Permendikbudristek No. 30 of 2021 could provide a legal basis for punishing sexual violence that occurs on the campus and building awareness on sexual violence.

“It provides legal basis because not everyone has the ability to support the victim, and oftentimes, sexual violence is considered to be something usual to be experienced by women,” Prof. Ismi stated.

The Chief of Population and Gender Research Study Center (PPKG) Institute for Research and Community Services (LPPM) UNS, Dr. Eva Agustinawati, S.Sos., M.Si, emphasized that eliminating sexual violence cannot be done by one party. Collaboration among various parties is needed to solve sexual violence cases. Legal assistance, education on prevention is all needed, and UNS has provided socialization on sexual violence and gender and power relations. “Because sexual violence is based on gender and power relations, we need to build a system that could run the campus,” Dr. Eva added. She also added that in the future, PPKG wants to collaborate with UNS Hospital and Technical Unit for Women and Children Integrated Services Unit (UPT PTPA) Surakarta in assisting sexual violence victims.

“Most importantly are students. Students are the vanguard in preventing and handling these cases. We want to create a safe and comfortable campus,” Dr. Eva concluded.

Currently, PPKG LPPM UNS has initiated collaboration with Dr. Agus Riewanto, S.H., C.L.A., as the Director of Institute for Legal Consulting and Assistance (LKBH) Faculty of Law (FH) UNS and Ravika Nur Kusumawati, S.Psi., M.A., as a psychologist. Humas UNS

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Through this Business Forum discussion, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, as the Rector of UNS, hopes that the entire UNS academic members can prepare themselves to build Indonesia’s economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic crisis that has been occurred for almost 2 (two) years has affected several sectors, including the economic sector. Nevertheless, a breath of fresh air was delivered by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) with a report on Indonesia’s economic growth in the second quarter of 2021 by 7.07%. This shows that Indonesia’s economic recovery is in progress.

To support and encourage Indonesia’s economic recovery, members of IKA UNS share their ideas to assist the UNS stakeholders in contributing to restore the Indonesian economy through entrepreneurship development.

Entrepreneurship development is necessary for the national economy. A country will flourish when its entrepreneur ratio reaches more than 10%. Therefore, higher education institutions are the right place to create young entrepreneurs.

Higher education institutions can encourage new entrepreneurs through the provision of Entrepreneurship courses. Tung Desem Waringin, one of the UNS alumni who became a well-known motivator and marketing expert in Indonesia, said that the Entrepreneurship course is essential for students.

“In fact, this course also needs to be given to cross departments students. Students of the Faculty of Medicine also need to learn about entrepreneurship,” said Tung Desem.

Previously, Tung Desem Waringin emphasized that an Entrepreneurship course is different from Business Science. One of his children had the opportunity to study entrepreneurship at a reputable university. Meanwhile, his other child had the opportunity to study Business Science, which prompted Tung Desem Waringin to understand the difference between the two fields of knowledge.

“Entrepreneurship learns about how to find opportunities, turning opportunities into proposals, collecting data, team building, and ideas execution. This is what entrepreneurship means in the true sense,” added Tung Desem Waringin.

Meanwhile, business science discusses an entirely different topic related to business management, such as operation, human resources, and marketing.

 “When a business is established, then, it can be handed to those studying business to be managed,” said Tung Desem.

By providing Entrepreneurship courses, higher education institutions can nurture entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate Indonesia’s economic recovery post-Covid-19 pandemic. Similar notions were conveyed by Hariyadi Sukamdani, the Chairperson of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo). Hariyadi said that there is an opportunity for entrepreneurial development in Indonesia after the Covid-19 pandemic.

“To take this opportunity, the young generation with excellent capacity at collaboration and partnership can establish networking with other sectors,” said Hariyadi.

Similar collaborations can be established between UNS and fellow entrepreneurs as liaisons. For example, by establishing consulting institutions initiated by the campus. Humas UNS

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