Kobhung in the Perspective of Ethnomathematics and Ethnoscience: Representation of Science, Culture, and Islam in Madura

DOI

10.2991/978-2-38476-464-8_5How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Kobhung; Ethnomathematics; Ethnoscience; Educational Values; Madurese Islam

Abstract

Kobhung, a traditional architectural space typical of Madurese houses, functions not only as a place to rest or receive guests but also embodies the rich local knowledge rooted in cultural values, Islamic spirituality, and the ecological wisdom of the Madurese community. This study aims to examine kobhung through ethnomathematics and ethnoscience approaches to uncover the relationship between spatial structure, cultural symbolism, and Islamic values internalized in daily life. Through qualitative analysis based on literature review and participatory observation, the study finds that the shape, size, and orientation of kobhung reflect local mathematical concepts such as symmetry, proportion, and the use of numbers and patterns. From an ethnoscientific perspective, kobhung exemplifies the use of natural materials, principles of natural ventilation, and an understanding of the local climate, which aligns with sustainability principles. The integration of Islamic values is evident in its layout, which embodies social manners and ethics, as well as in its spiritual role as a space for meditation and dhikr. Thus, kobhung can be understood as an integrative expression of science, culture, and religion that shapes the cosmology of Madurese society. This study contributes to the development of contextual education grounded in local culture and Islam, relevant to sustainability principles and the strengthening of local identity.

Copyright

© 2025 The Author(s)

Open Access

Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Fathorrozy Fathorrozy
AU  - Nurul Qomariyah
AU  - Abd. Halik
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/09/21
TI  - Kobhung in the Perspective of Ethnomathematics and Ethnoscience: Representation of Science, Culture, and Islam in Madura
BT  - Proceedings of International Conference of Islamic Studies (ICONIS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 53
EP  - 64
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-464-8_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-464-8_5
ID  - Fathorrozy2025
ER  -