Open AccessPreliminary Study of Chemistry Knowledge Through Ethnochemistry Approaches to Communities
Author(s) -
Ade P. Maedja,
Purnama Ningsih
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jurnal akademika kimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2477-5185
DOI - 10.22487/j24775185.2021.v10.i3.pp188-194
Subject(s) - agriculture , ethnography , qualitative property , value (mathematics) , descriptive research , qualitative research , social science , sociology , geography , socioeconomics , mathematics , statistics , anthropology , archaeology
This research was a descriptive qualitative study using ethnographic methods. It aimed to determine the understanding and application of chemistry knowledge in the daily lives of Wiapore society, Marawola Barat district, through an ethnochemistry approach. Data obtained was in the form of an initial data inventory. These inventory data were then grouped into several data categories, namely categories related to food, beverage, and agriculture categories. The percentage value of each data was as follows, related to food 55.55%, related to drinks were 22.22%, and connected to agriculture were 22.22%. The results of this study are significant for local governments in taking policies relating to education for children and the Wiapore community