Dampeng: Journal of Art, Heritage and Culture

Development of an Ergonomic Padding System for Goalkeeper Undershirts: An Integrated Approach to Impact Point Protection and User Comfort

Ghifari Sultansyah, Mesah Nur Sejati — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Goalkeepers face a significant risk of impact during football activities due to dynamic actions such as diving, falling, and making physical contact with the ground. Protective padding is typically employed to lessen the impact absorbed by the body; however, the choice of padding materials still poses challenges concerning impact absorption, thermal comfort, flexibility, and weight. This study aims to explore the properties of padding materials for goalkeeper undershirts and pinpoint material attributes that can achieve the right balance between protection and comfort for the user. The research utilizes a descriptive qualitative methodology through literature reviews, product evaluations, and interviews with goalkeepers. The analysis concentrates on impact characteristics, material features, impact absorption, thermal comfort, flexibility, and the positioning of protective padding. The findings suggest that the combination of impact-absorbing foam and breathable spacer fabric can be considered as a material concept for goalkeeper undershirts. The findings are expected to provide a reference for the development of more ergonomic and comfortable protective equipment for goalkeepers.

[Kiper menghadapi risiko benturan yang cukup signifikan selama aktivitas sepak bola karena melakukan gerakan dinamis seperti diving, jatuh, dan kontak fisik dengan permukaan lapangan. Padding pelindung umumnya digunakan untuk mengurangi dampak benturan yang diterima tubuh. Namun, pemilihan material padding masih menghadapi tantangan terkait kemampuan penyerapan benturan, kenyamanan termal, fleksibilitas, dan bobot. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi karakteristik material padding untuk undershirt kiper serta mengidentifikasi atribut material yang dapat mencapai keseimbangan yang tepat antara perlindungan dan kenyamanan bagi pengguna. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi deskriptif kualitatif melalui studi literatur, evaluasi produk, dan wawancara dengan kiper. Analisis difokuskan pada karakteristik benturan, karakteristik material, penyerapan benturan, kenyamanan termal, fleksibilitas, dan penempatan padding pelindung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi foam penyerap benturan dan spacer fabric yang memiliki kemampuan bernapas dapat dipertimbangkan sebagai konsep material untuk undershirt kiper. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi dalam pengembangan perlengkapan pelindung bagi kiper yang lebih ergonomis dan nyaman. ]

Identity and Multiple Perspectives: The Biography, Leadership and Contribution of Ukwe Ali Ibrahim to the Spread of Islam in Takum Local Government Taraba State, Nigeria.

Yusuf Isa Sawaba, Bilyaminu Yusuf, Isma'il Iliyasu Danladi — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The development of Islam among the Kuteb people of Takum, Taraba State, is an important part of the religious and social history of the area, but it remains poorly documented. This study examines the life, leadership, and Islamic contributions of Ukwe Ali Ibrahim Kuffang, particularly his role in spreading and strengthening Islam among the Kuteb people. The study aims to explore his religious background, leadership activities, and contributions to religious, moral, educational, and social development. A qualitative historical approach was used, supported by participatory observation and relevant historical and documentary sources. The findings show that Ali Ibrahim Kuffang played an important role in Islamic teaching, propagation, moral development, and community formation in Takum. His leadership helped strengthen Islam in a community previously influenced mainly by indigenous religious traditions and ancestral customs. The study contributes to the history of Islam in Northern Nigeria by documenting a local Islamic leader and showing the role of religious leadership in religious transformation and community development. It also provides a basis for further studies of Islam among the Kuteb people.

[Perkembangan Islam di kalangan masyarakat Kuteb di Takum, Negara Bagian Taraba, merupakan bagian penting dari sejarah keagamaan dan sosial masyarakat setempat, tetapi masih kurang terdokumentasikan. Penelitian ini mengkaji kehidupan, kepemimpinan, dan kontribusi keislaman Ukwe Ali Ibrahim Kuffang, khususnya perannya dalam menyebarkan dan memperkuat Islam di kalangan masyarakat Kuteb. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji latar belakang keagamaannya, aktivitas kepemimpinannya, serta kontribusinya terhadap perkembangan keagamaan, moral, pendidikan, dan sosial masyarakat Muslim. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan sejarah kualitatif yang didukung observasi partisipatif serta sumber sejarah dan dokumen yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Ali Ibrahim Kuffang berperan penting dalam pengajaran Islam, dakwah, pembinaan moral, dan pembentukan komunitas Muslim di Takum. Kepemimpinannya turut memperkuat Islam dalam masyarakat yang sebelumnya banyak dipengaruhi tradisi keagamaan lokal dan adat leluhur. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada sejarah Islam di Nigeria Utara melalui dokumentasi tokoh Islam lokal dan peran kepemimpinan keagamaan dalam transformasi agama dan pembangunan masyarakat.]