The gourami (Osphronemus gouramy) cultivation faces challenges in terms of relatively slow growth. Lemna sp. plants can be a natural food for gouramy (O. gouramy) and can improve water quality to support gouramy cultivation. However, Lemna sp. plants require NPK elements that can come from POC formulations from banana peel waste and catfish offal. This study aims to determine the effect of POC …
This study aims to identify the types and abundance of phytoplankton at different depths and research stations. In the coastal waters of Teluk Makmur Village, Dumai City, Riau Province. Samples were taken from three different locations, namely estuary area, tourist area, and anarea far from settlements. Number of phytoplankton samples from the three stations with three depths was 27 samples. …
This research examines the influence of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on sea surface temperature (SST) and rainfall variability in the coastal waters of West Sumatra over the period 2014–2024. The analysis draws on Dipole Mode Index (DMI), Niño 3.4 index, SST, and rainfall data, processed using MathWorks and Excel. Regression analysis between field …
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023, anemia is a global health problem and commonly experienced by women of reproductive age. Based on the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2018, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia reached 32%. This study aimed to determine the relationship between adequate nutritional intake and the incidence of anemia among female high school student…
The integration of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) into medical curricula has become imperative to prepare future physicians for the complexities of modern healthcare. E-learning platforms are playing a pivotal role in enhancing EBM education among medical students, offering innovative and flexible approaches to learning that align with current educational trends. This study aims the user experie…
Patient safety is a global issue that affects public trust in healthcare. In Indonesia, the high incidence of medical errors highlights the need for greater attention to patient safety, including in the education of medical students. This study aims to describe the perception of medical students on patient safety at RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru. A descriptive method with a cross-sectional appro…
Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethral lumen due to fibrosis which can obstruct urine flow and cause complications. Management of urethral strictures includes various methods, with Buccal Mucosa Graft (BMG) urethroplasty being the gold standard due to its high success rate. This study aims to describe the profile of urethral stricture patients who underwent BMG urethroplasty at Arifi…
Background: Hip osteoarthritis is caused by the body's inability to regenerate the hip joint, causing hip degeneration which affects hip function and the patient's quality of life. Objectives: To determine and characterize the outcomes in hip osteoarthritis patients after total hip replacement surgery at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Pekanbaru for the period 2021–2024. Methods: This research …
Hypertension with comorbidities is a serious health challenge in Kepulauan Meranti Regency. Geographic barriers further complicate healthcare access and disease management. Survival analysis is used to assess patient survival time and identify influencing factors. To determine the duration of controlled blood pressure among hospitalized hypertensive patients with comorbidities at RSUD Kepulauan…
Lower Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints encountered in life. According to WHO, the prevalence of LBP in 2022 reached 17.3 million people. Based on population change estimates, by 2050 there will be a 36.4% increase in the total cases of LBP. LBP is caused by various risk factors, including individual, occupational, and environmental factors. These risk factors include age, ge…
Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) is one of the plants that thrives in Indonesia, all of the plants ranging from stems, leaves, fruits, palm trees, which are produced can be used for human purposes. Based on previous research, there has been no research on the safety of the use of palm leaf infusion as a traditional medicine. To ensure safety in its use, it is necessary to conduct a toxicity test. Th…
Pterygium is a triangular-shaped growth of fibrovascular tissue that grows from the conjunctiva towards the cornea in the interpalpebra which is degenerative and invasive. According to the 2013 Riskesdas, the prevalence of pterygium in the Riau Islands was 5.8% and 5.0% in Natuna Regency. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of pterygium, distribution and differences in age grou…
Air is the most important need in the survival of all living things, especially humans. This study is a descriptive observational study with a longitudinal and time-series design, which aims to assess air quality in the PICU room of Arifin Achmad Hospital Riau Province. Measurements of CO2, O2, noise, and lighting levels were conducted in the morning, afternoon, and evening for 14 days. CO2 qua…
ABSTRACT This study examines the effect of intellectual capital on financial performance in plantation companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Intellectual capital is measured using the Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC) with three main components, namely Value Added Capital Employed (VACA), Value Added Human Capital (VAHU), and Structural Capital Value Added (STVA). The financ…
ABSTRACT Domestic violence (KDRT) is a serious social and legal problem, which can impact victims physically, psychologically and economically. This research aims to analyze law enforcement against domestic violence crimes by the Pelalawan Resort Police, identify inhibiting factors in the legal process, and explore efforts that can be made to overcome these obstacles. The research method used i…
ABSTRACT Legal issues have arisen due to the equation of digital service platforms based on User Generated Content (UGC) with “places of commerce” as referred to in Article 10 of the Copyright Law, particularly following the Constitutional Court’s ruling concerning copyright protection. This development prompted the author to reinterpret Article 10 of the Copyright Law, beginning with an…
Testicular carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects men of productive age and generally has a good prognosis if treated properly. The BEP chemotherapy regimen (Bleomycin, Etoposide, and Cisplatin) is a primary therapy commonly used in the management of this cancer. This study aimed to describe the therapeutic response and side effects of BEP chemotherapy in testicular carcinoma patients at Ar…
ABSTRACT Bengkalis Regency is an archipelagic region surrounded by straits in Riau Province. To reach Bengkalis Island via land routes, there is only one alternative, which is through the Roro ferry. This makes it a strategic location for the distribution of illegal cigarettes, as the archipelagic nature of the area provides a crossing route that facilitates smuggling by both large and small v…
ABSTRACT The implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an obligation that must be carried out by companies in carrying out their corporate activities. This is explicitly regulated in Article 74 of Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies and reaffirmed in Riau Province Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2012 concerning Corporate Social Responsibility in Riau P…
ABSTRACT The Special Children's Development Institute (LPKA) has an important role in fostering children who commit criminal acts, with the aim that they do not repeat the crime. However, even though coaching has been carried out, there are still cases of children who repeat crimes after serving a criminal term. At the Pekanbaru Class II Special Children's Development Institute, in 2024, data …