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Local Wisdom of Mangrove Utilization in a Remote Coastal Village in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan: An Ethnoscience Perspective for Contextual Science Education

Unnes Science Education Journal · Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025) · pp. 545–552

DOI
10.15294/usej.v14i3.32649
ISSN
2502-6232, 2252-6617
Published
2025-12-15
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Science education can be enriched by integrating local culture and wisdom, particularly through the exploration of mangrove ecosystems. Mangroves not only play an essential ecological role but also embody local knowledge that can be linked to scientific concepts. This study aims to identify and describe the local wisdom of the Nipah Panjang, Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan community in utilizing various mangrove species as a source of contextual science learning. A descriptive qualitative design with an ethnopedagogical approach was employed, combining literature review, document analysis, and brief field observations. The findings reveal that six dominant mangrove species, Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Excoecaria agallocha, Rhizophora apiculata, and Rhizophora mucronata, are utilized in diverse ways according to their biological traits and bioactive compounds. Their uses include construction materials, firewood, charcoal, traditional medicine (e.g., for eye treatment, anti-inflammatory purposes, and gastric remedies), and support for honeybee cultivation. Such practices highlight the integration of ethnoscientific knowledge with science concepts, including ecosystem adaptation, plant structure, wood properties, and bioactive compounds. By bridging modern science with local wisdom, science education can become more contextual and meaningful, while fostering environmental awareness and a conservation-oriented mindset toward coastal ecosystems.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • University of Brawijaya
  • Diponegoro University
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Szeged
  • Indonesia University of Education
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Dwi RahmawatiAffiliation unknown8
Habil SultanAffiliation unknown8
Amnan HarisAffiliation unknown8
Rifa’ AtunnisaState University of Semarang6
Cintiya Egi PurwadiAffiliation unknown5
Putri Alifa KholilAffiliation unknown4
Mahendra GunawanAffiliation unknown4
Dhiyanita ShabrinaAffiliation unknown4
Lenny Helmalia MustikawatiAffiliation unknown4
Fathia LutfianandaUniversity of Edinburgh3
Alfia RahmalidyaAffiliation unknown3
Andin Vita AmaliaAffiliation unknown3
Abdul JabbarState University of Semarang2
Sudarmin SudarminAffiliation unknown2
Fidia FibrianaState University of Semarang2
Andin IrsadiState University of Semarang2
Bambang Eko SusiloState University of Semarang2
Sri SukaesihState University of Semarang2
Siti WahyuniAffiliation unknown2
Aditya MariantiAffiliation unknown2
Virgania SariAffiliation unknown2
Nuni WidiartiAffiliation unknown2
Purwanto PurwantoDiponegoro University2
Sri NgabektiState University of Semarang2
Arif WidiyatmokoState University of Semarang2
Novi Ratna DewiState University of Semarang2
Prasetyo ListiajiUniversity of Szeged2
Stephani Diah PamelasariState University of Semarang2
Risa Dwita HardiantiState University of Semarang2
Parmin ParminState University of Semarang2
Rizal Setya PerdanaUniversity of Brawijaya1
Aryo PinanditoUniversity of Brawijaya1
Multohadi HamzaturrazakUniversity of Brawijaya1
Andin Vita AmaliaState University of Semarang1
Haikal Muhammad IhsanIndonesia University of Education1

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