The selection of our group's research objective (RO) started with a suggestion from one of our group members. The RO suggested by one of our group members was about Sweet Baverage Taxes. In our opinion, Sweet Baverage Taxes can be a research subject because not many have discussed sweet baverage taxes. After some discussion, our group set the research objective of our systematic review, which is "to analyze the potential implementation of sweet beverage taxes in Indonesia based on the impact of the implementation of such policies in neighboring countries". We worked on this systematic review by dividing the tasks to each group member. We learned to work together and trust the group members with the tasks that have been shared.Â
We get a lot of lessons because this task is not easy and takes time to make. That way, making this assignment trains us to manage time, dividing time between doing this task with other studies and our other obligations that must still be completed. This task teaches us to communicate with group mates to achieve our goals. In addition, we learned how to work with a good and correct team to complete this task. We all need a different strategy for managing time and communication between group members. When outlining the systematic review, we learned how to think critically so that our systematic review would be good. In addition, we make systematic reviews that are informative and clear on the topics discussed. It will attract the interest of readers to read our systematic review. Our group chose the Sweet Beverage Taxes, so we learned much about it. Apart from that, we also know how the Sweet Beverage Taxes are implemented in neighboring countries.
Upon the creation of our group, we were a group of friends coming from the same major, Food Technology. Despite of that, each of us was occupied with a wide variety of activity and other responsibility outside academic responsibility. This also means that our members had different levels of capacity to create this systematic review. During the creation of a systematic review, all of us are constantly engaged in collaborative discussions and decision-making processes. We have established a dynamic that encourages open communication, active participation, and mutual respect. Our diverse backgrounds and individual strengths have proven to be valuable assets, as we bring different perspectives and expertise to the table. We did have some problems when it comes to matching our schedule as some of our members were quite busy with other job outside university. Overall, our group's dynamic is characterized by effective communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. Despite our diverse backgrounds and busy schedules, we have established a strong bond that enables us to work cohesively towards achieving our goals. Our collaborative approach has undoubtedly enhanced the quality of our work and created a positive and supportive environment for all group members.
Our group shares tasks with, for example the first person is responsible for reading the first chapter, then the second person is responsible for reading the second chapter and so on. Because with this our group can have the opportunity to read understanding to other members. After all members have finished their respective readings we divide tasks according to the results of the discussion, where group members will exchange opinions to understand each other, discuss perspectives and understand the material read. All members can provide important points for the summary they read. Each member can also ask about the results of the work of his group mates if the member doesn't understand. After the discussion, the findings or conclusions are collected in one file that can be seen by all group members and understand each other's reading results. The dynamics of our group is support, where a support in a group will advance the spirit of each group member. All members will participate in this discussion and are required to listen to each other with respect. With this, each member will understand the material presented by other members and will encourage positive and inspiring thinking on the material taken. This experience will be used as a lesson for our group in expanding the knowledge of each member regarding the potential for implementing SSB in accordance with the impacts arising from this application in various countries.
Our group divides tasks by dividing the important points that must be done from the assignments given, then after getting the points that need to be worked on these points are divided fairly and evenly among each group member by using the "ladder" feature to divide tasks based on points for each member of the group. After the task is divided among each group member, each member will work on the task using the Google Docs feature which makes it easier for the members because the work system of Google Docs is collaboration. In addition, the features owned by Google Docs also make it easier for members to see the work of other members because Google Docs can show in real-time what other members are working on. Our dynmic group has great alignment in doing this collaborative work. There is no injustice in the division of tasks for this group, all tasks are divided fairly among each member. With the sophistication of existing technology, our group dynamics are getting better because technology makes it easier for our group to do tasks anywhere without having to meet or gather in a place directly which can take a lot of time and will make the process even longer. With the help of technology, all tasks are made easier and the work process is faster for our group. Of course, in carrying out this task, there are lessons to be learned, one of which is how we as individuals unite and give each individual's opinion and then take the middle way from the opinion of each of us. Besides that, the thing that can be a lesson is, we come to understand how to write a journal properly and correctly and how to properly publish the journal in official media. From what we do, we understand how difficult it is to conduct research and make the results of this research into a journal so that it can benefit many people. painstakingly conduct research so that readers can get useful results for their studies.
