ABSTRACT Probiotics are live microorganisms that can benefit the health of their host when consumed in sufficient quantities. The abilities of cell surface hydrophobicity, autoaggregation, and coaggregation are important properties for probiotics that indicated the ability of bacteria to adhere and multiply in the digestive tract. The study aimed to evaluate the properties of cell surface hydr…
ABSTRACT Banana peel waste remains underutilized. An alternative to maximize the processing of banana peel waste is to make food products that are useful as health drinks such as herbal drinks, but the main problem with herbal drinks is the bitter taste. Tannin, which causes the bitter taste in herbal drinks, can be reduced in raja banana peel herbal drinks by adding activated carbon. One meth…
ABSTRACT Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a horticultural commodity with high economic value that is widely used as a cooking spice and traditional medicine. However, shallot production in Riau Province is still low and has not been able to meet the needs of the community. Low production is caused by soil factors, weather, and the use of less superior varieties. One solution to increase pro…
ABSTRACT The growth and yield of sweet corn plants were improved by administering cow biourine and K fertilizer. This study aims to observe the effect of the interaction of cow biourine and K fertilizer, the main effect of each and determine the best combination. The study used factorial completely randomized design with two factors. Factor I cow biourine consists of 3 levels (without cow …
The addition of synthetic PGRs, especially in in vitro media, has been widely reported with various advantages and disadvantages. Although synthetic PGRs are more practical in their application and their PGR content is known for certain, synthetic PGRs have several disadvantages such as being quite expensive and also having side effects on health and the environment caused by residues from the …
Angin Timur documentary reveals environmental damage on the coast of Java due to human activities. Pollution of shrimp farms, degradation of coral reefs and the threat of gold mining are the main focus of this film, showing the direct impact on marine ecosystems and the lives of coastal communities. The narrative in the film not only builds a discourse on environmental damage through ecolo…
This study aims to analyze the adaptation strategies used by oil palm farmers during the replanting period in facing financial and operational challenges in the Mandiri scheme and the BPDPKS fund assistance scheme in Pekaitan District, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau Province and to analyze the impact of replanting on the economic welfare of oil palm farmers, in the Mandiri scheme and the BPDPKS fund…
Consuming fast food leads to excessive intake of sugar, salt, and fats. Approximately 69% of urban populations consume fast food, which is a risk factor for dysmenorrhea—lower abdominal pain (symphysis pubis) occurring before and during menstruation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 50% of women in every country experience dysmenorrhea, leading to disrupted daily activit…
ABSTRACT Persaingan bisnis yang semakin kompleks mendorong perusahaan untuk mengoptimalkan pemanfaatan aset tidak berwujud, seperti intellectual capital, guna meningkatkan kinerja keuangan di era ekonomi berbasis pengetahuan. Perusahaan-perusahaan di sektor food and beverages menghadapi tantangan untuk mengelola intellectual capital secara efektif agar dapat mempertahankan daya saing dan menca…
ABSTRACT Tebing Tinggi Village in Benai District, Kuantan Singingi Regency is one of the rice farming centers in the region. In 2023, rice production in this village decreased to 480.00 kg from 589.26 kg in 2022. This study was conducted on 30 farmers who cultivated the Cisokan rice variety, using the Cobb-Douglas analytical model processed with SPSS version 23. The objectives of the study…
ABSTRACT Broiler chicken farming businesses in Indonesia tend to be carried out and run using a partnership system. Partnership patterns are a type of cooperative relationship between small entrepreneurs and medium or large entrepreneurs (core companies). The core company provides input for livestock production facilities (seeds, feed and medicines) while farmers provide cages and equipment as…
ABSTRACT The development of information and communication technology has opened new opportunities in the implementation of agricultural extension, particularly through the use of digital applications. This study aims to analyze the influence of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on attitudes and behavioral intentions to use digital applications in rice field extension in Kampar…
ABSTRACT Graha Maps Indonesia is a palm oil seedling enterprise located in Tenayan Raya District, Pekanbaru. This business plays an important role in providing high-quality seedlings for the palm oil plantation sector in the region. This study aims to evaluate the financial feasibility of the palm oil seedling business at Graha Maps Indonesia by analyzing the financial performance for the 2020…
ABSTRACT The CWR-01 AKSI ADB UNRI Integrated Classroom Building contruction project had only reached 70.051% progress by the end of October 2023, while it was supposed to be 100%, resulting in a 29.498% delay. Because of this, it’s important to identify the risk that caused the delay. This study aims to identify potential delay risk using the Item-Level Content Validity Index (i-CVI), and an…
ABSTRACT The increasing development of construction projects has led to a rising demand for concrete. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement or other hydraulic cements, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates, and water, with or without admixtures. The purpose of adding admixtures is to modify one or more properties of the concrete. Concrete with Type E admixtures (water-reducing and accelerating…
ABSTRACT In the design of multi-story building structures, load distribution is one of the key factors that significantly affects the stability and seismic performance of the building. One common load found on the roofs of high-rise buildings is a water tank. An asymmetrical floor plan, such as an L-shaped layout, can result in the center of mass and the center of rigidity not coinciding, whic…
ABSTRACT The distribution of clean water remains a challenge, especially in rural areas. To address this issue, the government has implemented the PAMSIMAS Program as an alternative solution for providing clean water. However, due to the conventional distribution system being less than optimal, further analysis is conducted through numerical simulations using the EPANET 2.2 software to identif…
ABSTRACT Merpati Sakti Street in Pekanbaru City has experienced significant damage due to increased traffic volume and vehicle loads. Based on previous studies, the road’s condition is categorized as 'very poor' with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 21.5. This study aims to design the thickness of a rigid pavement using the 2024 Road Pavement Design Manual method to enhance the road’s du…
ABSTRACT The quality of road construction is greatly influenced by proper design, particularly in the selection of pavement types and the planning of pavement layer thickness. One important aspect of this design is considering the service life or design life, which is how long the pavement can withstand traffic loads. In pavement design, it is very important to follow established guideline…
ABSTRACT Flexible pavement planning on peat soil requires a special approach because of its highly compressible nature and low bearing capacity. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Riau Province is one of the five provinces with the largest peatland distribution in Indonesia, at around 5.3 million hectares. This fact highlights the critical importance of design…