Mobile-Based Hubula Language Dictionary: Case Study in Sogasio Village

Authors

  • Agus Asso Universitas Sepuluh Nopember Papua, Papua, Indonesia
  • Ajenkris Yanto Kungkung Universitas Sepuluh Nopember Papua, Papua, Indonesia
  • Jim Lahallo Universitas Sepuluh Nopember Papua, Papua, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7537-9447

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51903/1at5mm90

Keywords:

Digital Dictionary, Hubula Language, Prototyping, Mobile Application, Language Preservation

Abstract

Hubula is one of the local languages spoken by communities in the Baliem Valley, Papua. Over time, its usage has declined, particularly among the younger generation. The lack of documentation and the absence of digital media support pose significant challenges to the preservation of this language. This study aims to design and develop a mobile-based Hubula language dictionary application as a learning tool and a medium for language preservation. The system development method used is the prototyping model, which allows iterative development through prototyping, evaluation, and improvement based on user feedback. User requirements were gathered through interviews with native speakers, families, and the community of Kampung Sogasio residing in Jayapura, as well as through studies of available vocabulary sources. The result of this research is a dictionary application consisting of an Android-based user application and a web-based admin system. The Android application enables users to search for and submit vocabulary, while administrators use the web system for data management. Testing using the blackbox method indicates that all features function as expected. This research contributes to the advancement of digital technology for local language preservation and offers the potential for replication to other endangered local languages in Indonesia.

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