A Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is a theory to measure how far users accept technology. This paper presents Venkatesh’s theoretical framework and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2), which UTAUT extended. UTAUT2 was used to assess the user’s acceptance of the Kinetic Magic Cursor (KMC). UTAUT’s theoretical framework has eight dimensions to predict behavioral intention in using technology. These dimensions of the UTAUT2 consist of performance expectation, social influence, hedonic motivation, effort expectancy, facilitating condition, habit, price value, and behavioral intentions. This study aimed to analyze the UTAUT2 by the genders among undergraduate students in Taiwan. UTAUT2 was used as a theoretical framework and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with expert choice 11.5 to analyze the data. The study found no significant difference between female and male students in using technology. The validity of structure for male and female student performance in KMC has a slightly similar percentage in the effort expectancy and behavioral intentions; males were 17.7% and 13.1%, and females were 17.6% and 13.4%, respectively.

Sebagai salah satu organisasi kemasyarakatan mitra Pemerintah Desa, Lembaga Adat Desa memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam perencanaan pembangunan desa dan dalam menggerakkan partisipasi masyarakat desa. Oleh sebab itu, tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk menganalisis sejauhmana peran lembaga adat dalam perencanaan pembangunan masyarakat di Desa Pudak, Kecamatan Kumpeh Ulu, Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data-data yang telah dikumpulkan, dianalisis melalui Analisis Model Interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Lembaga Adat Desa Pudak mempunyai banyak peran dalam pelaksanaan perencanaan pembangunan Desa Pudak yang meliputi Program, Sosialisasi program dan Kegiatan, Penguatan Kapasitas Lembaga, Peningkatan Kapasitas Sumber Daya Manusia, Pendampingan Pembangunan, Pengendalian dan Pengawasan, serta Sarana dan Prasarana. Di dalam pelaksanaan perencanaan pembangunan Desa Pudak tersebut Lembaga Adat Desa Pudak menjalankan fungsinya dengan cara berkoordinasi, bekerjasama, dan menjalin hubungan baik dengan aparatur desa sesuai dengan adat dan ketentuan yang berlaku.

Building a network of partnership in the management of educational institutions is one thing that is very important to be done by the managers of non-formal educational institutions that are managed independently by the community so that the purpose of establishing non-formal educational institutions can be achieved.  This study aims to explore how the views of non-formal education managers and the forms of partnership built by non-formal education managers build partnership networks and obstacles faced in building partnership networks. This research uses qualitative methods and data collection is carried out by observation in the form of direct observations to several non-formal educational institutions located in three regions of Jambi province, namely Batanghari, Merangin, and Muaro Bungo. Interviews were conducted with non-formal education managers in three regions, as well as documentation in the form of visions, missions of non-formal educational institutions, cooperation documents, and some literature related to the management of non-formal education. The data that has been collected is analyzed and tested for validity using the source data trianggulation technique. The results showed that the managers of non-formal education units have similar views on the importance of cooperating in the management of non-formal education units, and the form of cooperation carried out in the form of cooperation in terms of financing, borrowing facilities and infrastructure, as well as resource persons for training and learning activities. The obstacles faced come from within the manager himself, namely still passive and less proactive in building partnership networks with other parties. The results of this study show that the managers of non-formal education units view building partnership networks only limited to practical matters, namely financing, borrowing facilities, and resource persons only in accordance with current needs, it is hoped that the results of the research will be able to improve the quality of management of non-formal educational institutions managed by the community.

PKBM as non-formal education provider in the form of equality education and life skills cannot stand alone to carry out its duties and roles. Therefore PKBM builds partnership networks with other parties so that roles and functions can be achieved, given the limited resources owned by PKBM units. The purpose of this study is to describe how the understanding of PKBM unit managers in building partnership networks. To answer the research objectives in general, the researcher explores information regarding the meaning of partnership networks for PKBM unit managers, characteristics of partnership networks, and factors that become obstacles in building partnership networks.This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method, involving 15 PKBM unit managers from several districts in Jambi Province, namely Batanghari, Merangin and Muaro Bungo. Data collected through observation, interviews, and documents were analyzed by following the steps of data analysis in qualitative research. The data that has been analyzed is tested for its validity in theory, field sources, and other sources.This study found that the understanding of building a partnership network for PKBM unit managers was limited to a practical understanding so that the available service programs could run according to plan with the limited resources of the PKBM unit. Therefore, this needs to be addressed by providing direct experience to PKBM unit managers through visits to other PKBM units that serve as references and providing training regarding PKBM management. The results of this study can be used for the development of community-based educational organizations.

The purpose of this study is to describe education for the aboriginal community in Tanah Menang, Bungku’s Village, Batanghari District, Jambi Province, Indonesia. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach. We collected data through interviews, observations, and documents. The results found that: 1) the education for Orang Rimba in Tanah Menang provides since 2017 that focused on a base education; 2) the teacher creates the lesson material through the picture, and puzzle fixed with their environment; 3) the primary method of learning is teacher-centered, 4) the average of students age is 10 to 20 years old; 5) the learning process conveyed in bilingual, heritage language of Orang Rimba and Bahasa.