ABSTRACT Soybean (Glycine max L.) is a major food crop after rice and corn according of its high plant-based protein content. Spodoptera litura is a primary pest of soybeans and reported cause yield loss up to 80% by feeding on leaves. Commonly, the farmers use synthetic chemical pesticides for control the pest, but it has negative impact for environment. Botanical pesticides offer an environm…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effect of fly ash and organic matter application on the growth and yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) in Ultisol. Ultisol is a marginal soil type that is widely available in Indonesia, characterized by low fertility and high acidity. Fly ash, a by product of coal combustion, has potential as a soil conditioner but also contains aluminum (Al). Organi…
ABSTRACT Mass brawls are a form of violence involving a group of people engaged in physical or verbal conflict in public spaces or other locations. Activities related to mass brawls often involve groups of teenagers or young people engaged in inter-group disputes, often related to territorial, ethnic, religious differences, or other issues that can trigger conflict. The causes of mass brawls c…
ABSTRACT The Ferienjob program in Germany was initially designed as an opportunity for national and international students to work part-time during holidays and earn additional income, with no relation to academic performance. However, in 2023, the program was misused by irresponsible parties who deceived 1,047 Indonesian students by presenting it as an academic internship. This scheme meets t…
ABSTRACT This study examines the implications of Constitutional Court Decision No. 46/PUU-XIV/2016 regarding the behavior of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Indonesia. The study primarily analyzes the legal considerations of the constitutional judges in the decision, particularly in relation to Article 292 of the Criminal Code, and its impact on the growth dynamic…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze and describe the implementation of Article 21 letter c of Padang City Regional Regulation No. 3 of 2014 concerning the Arrangement and Empowerment of Street Vendors (PKL) at Taplau Beach, Purus Village, Padang City. The research is motivated by the rampant street vendors who fail to maintain the cleanliness of the beach area, which contradicts their obl…
ABSTRACT This study analyzes meteorological drought on peatlands in Bengkalis Island using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). Rainfall data from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) satellite for the 2015–2024 period were processed through two approaches: manual calculation based on the Gamma distribution using Microsoft Excel and automated computation with Google Earth E…
ABSTRACT The roasting machine is an important tool in the process of cooking spices, functioning as a frying tool without oil to reduce water content and enhance flavor. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a systematic method used to identify and meet customer needs by integrating the voice of the customer into the product design and development process. The application of QFD in the developm…
ABSTRACT This research aims to analyze the corrosion rate and the efficiency of bay leaf (Eugenia Polyantha L) extract as an inhibitor at concentrations of 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9% on ST-37 steel in a peat water medium. The bay leaf extract was prepared using a maceration method, and the solvent was separated using a rotary evaporator. ST-37 steel specimens, measuring 10 mm × 10 mm × 3 mm, were im…
ABSTRACT The automotive industry sector currently requires materials that have strong and lightweight properties such as composite materials. Composites are the result of combining two or more materials macroscopically which aims to produce materials with superior properties. Therefore, the use of oil palm frond fiber as a composite reinforcement is an environmentally friendly alternative to r…
ABSTRACT Riau Province is one of Indonesia’s main producers of pineapple and coconut, with annual production reaching hundreds of thousands of tons. Processing these commodities generates large amounts of waste in the form of pineapple peel and coconut pulp, which, if not managed properly, can potentially cause environmental pollution. One promising solution is bioconversion using Black …
ABSTRACT The Tangkerang River flows through source areas such as markets, settlements, hospitals, and hotels, which contribute wastewater that poses risks if discharged directly into the water body without prior treatment. This study aims to assess pollutant loads and carrying capacity using the Qual2Kw and WASP (Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program) models. The Qual2Kw model was appl…
ABSTRACT Diphenyl Carbonate (DPC) is a carbonate ester compound with the chemical formula (C6H5O)2CO which plays a role in the manufacture of Polycarbonate (PC) resin. DPC is used in the synthesis of organic compounds, polymers, solvents, and plasticizers. DPC is an important and non-toxic raw material in the PC industry. The PC production process, which generally involves hazardous and toxic …
ABSTRACT The plant is planned to be located in Pauh Ranap Village, Peranap Subdistrict, Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau Province. Coal will serve as the raw material for DME production through a gasification process to produce syngas, which will then be synthesized into methanol. The methanol will then undergo dehydration to produce the final DME product. DME is targeted to be an additive or subs…
ABSTRACT The acrolein plant is designed with a production capacity of 30,000 tons/year. The raw materials used are propylene and oxygen, aided by the α-Bi₂Mo₃O₁₂ catalyst through the propylene oxidation reaction. The propylene oxidation reaction produces acrolein (C₃H₄O) and by-products such as acrylic acid (C₃H₄O₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and water (H₂O). Indonesia's ave…
ABSTRACT Diphenyl carbonate (DPC) is synthesized with the raw materials of methanol, oxygen, and carbon monoxide to synthesize dimethyl carbonate (DMC), and then DMC is reacted with phenol to synthesize DPC. The plant is planned to be built in Dumai City, Riau, Indonesia. Dumai City was chosen to facilitate access to fulfilment of raw materials such as methanol, carbon monoxide and phenol. The…
ABSTRACT Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are an efficient renewable energy source, yet their performance is often affected by input-side voltage ripple at the boost converter, which degrades power-conversion efficiency and system stability. This study designs and evaluates ripple mitigation using a bank of 10,000-μF electrolytic capacitors that can be selectively engaged (10k/20k/30k μF) via …
ABSTRACT Optimizing energy utilization from Solar Power Plants (PLTS) is increasingly essential to enhance the efficiency and stability of the generated power. This research focuses on the development and implementation of a Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) in PLTS. The FLC is employed to optimize the output power of the PLTS while minimizing overshoot and r…
ABSTRACT Generator sets (gensets) are one of the main sources for generating electrical energy, especially in areas not yet covered by the main electricity grid. Optimal generator set performance depends heavily on the stability and balance of its components. This research aims to design and manufacture generator set supporting components that can improve operational stability, energy efficien…
ABSTRACT Heavy metal pollution such as lead (Pb²⁺) in industrial waste is a serious environmental problem because it is hazardous and toxic which can disrupt human health and ecosystems. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and adsorption time on the adsorption capacity and effectiveness of lead ion adsorption using activated charcoal adsorbent from corn cobs that have bee…