This research uses a descriptive quantitative method, which aims to examine the decision making made by Senior High School 2 Pekanbaru alumni in the 2023-2024 academic year after completing their education, this research identifies factors that influence their choices, such as continuing their education at a higher level, working, getting married, or entrepreneurship. Data were collected throug…
Taekwondo martial arts is a hard sport that requires a strong physique and the ability to think and move quickly. Men are often considered more suitable because they are stronger, rational, and mighty, while women are considered gentle, feminine, and emotional, so they are seen as less capable in martial arts. This view reflects the stereotype that women are weak and less skilled than men. This…
This study aims to examine the phenomenon of nomophobia among students at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Riau, and to analyze its causes and socio-economic impacts. nomophobia refers to the dependence on or excessive anxiety related to mobile phones and access to social media. This research utilizes Jean Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality to analyze how the virt…
This research was conducted in Pekanbaru City, specifically in the Tampan District, Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, with the aim of understanding how women working as parking attendants divide their time between being housewives and parking attendants, and to explore the dual role of women as parking attendants in supporting the family’s economic interests. This study uses a descriptive qualit…
Cystocele, the most common type of pelvic organ prolapse, often causes urinary distress that significantly reduces patients' quality of life. Anterior colporrhaphy is a widely used surgical procedure for treating cystocele; however, data on its effectiveness in Riau, particularly through changes in the Urinary Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6) score, remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the …
The Bukit Batu River estuary in Bengkalis Regency is a wood cutting litter disposal area, a transportation route for timber-carrying barges and surrounding human activities, which has the potential to increase the content of organic matter in sediments. This research aims to determine the content, type of sediment fraction, distribution of organic matter in sediments and the relationship betwee…
Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Desember 2024 sampai dengan bulan Februari 2025 di Desa Kedabu, Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti, yang berbatasan langsung dengan Selat Malaka dan rentan terhadap pencemaran laut. Lokan (Geloina erosa) digunakan sebagai bioindikator untuk mengkaji jenis dan kandungan mikroplastik di ekosistem mangrove. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah menganalisis perbedaan kelimp…
Coral reefs are ecosystems that provide habitat for many marine organisms, but threatened by degradation due to coral diseases. This study aims to identify the coral reef cover as well as the types and prevalence of hard coral (Scleractinia) diseases in the waters of Pagang Island. The research was conducted from February to May 2025 using the Underwater Photo Transect method to assess coral co…
Sponges are the most primitive multicellular animals that live in various types of waters ranging from fresh, brackish and marine. Sponges live at the bottom of the water, usually embedding themselves in hard substrates such as rocks or corals and competing with other attached organisms for food space. The purpose of this study was to analyse the abundance and diversity and to determine the dif…
Fermented herbs made from turmeric, ginger, and kencur have the potential as antimicrobials and immunostimulants that can increase appetite and reduce fish stress due to changes in water quality. The research was conducted from June 2024 to April 2025 at the Fish Disease and Parasite Laboratory, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Riau University. This study aims to determine the best freq…
Hoven’s carp (Leptobarbus hoevenii) is an economically valuable native Indonesian species favored by consumers. Its increasing demand highlights its potential as a leading aquaculture commodity. However, growth during the larvae stage is relative slow due to the underdevelopment of digestive organs. One alternative to improve nutrient absorption from feed is the addition of bromelain enzyme i…
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus is a freshwater fish commodity whose market demand continues to increase, so farmers apply intensive cultivation systems. However, if not managed properly, it can reduce water quality, cause stress, and increase the risk of disease, such as Motile Aeromonas Septicemia (MAS). This research was conducted from July 2024 to April 2025 at the Laboratory of Fish Parasites …
The use of physiological NaCl solution as a semen diluent was one of the breeding technologies applied in artificial spawning to increase the production value of aquaculture. This study aimed to determine the effect of different concentrations of physiological NaCl solution on the quality of spermatozoa and the hatching rate of koi fish eggs (Cyprinus rubrofuscus). The method used in this resea…
Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common malignancies affecting the female reproductive system. Elevated levels of estrogen unopposed by progesterone can stimulate endometrial cell proliferation and increase the risk of EC. Several risk factors such as parity, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus contribute to this hormonal imbalance in the pathogenesis of EC. Estrogen receptor…
Dental caries is a common dental health problem among elementary school children, primarily due to a lack of knowledge and attitudes that support dental health. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes toward the incidence of dental caries among students of SDN 004 Teratak Buluh, Kampar Regency. This research employed an analytical observational d…
Obesity is one of the global problems that is still unsolved, efforts continue to be made in preventing obesity, one of which is through research on medicinal plants, one of which is kersen leaves (muntingia calabura). Kersen leaves contain flavonoids, saponins, and tannins that can help in fat metabolism so that it can affect body weight. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect o…
Polymesoda expansa belongs to the class of Bivalves that are found in mangrove forests, their habitat is between mangrove roots on muddy substrates, sandy mud and mangrove litter. This study aims to determine the abundance of P. expansa in Anak Setatah Village, Kepulauan Meranti Regency, examine the size frequency distribution, and investigate the distribution pattern in the area. The study con…
Coastal ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity but are increasingly threatened by heavy metal pollution originating from industrial and domestic activities. The mangrove species A. alba possesses the ability to absorb heavy metals through phytoremediation processes, making it a promising bioindicator of environmental contamination. This study aimed to analyze the concentratio…
This study aims to determine the effect of using different types of bait on the catch results of umbrella traps (bubu payung) in the Kampar River, Kuok Village. The research was conducted over a period of 10 consecutive days using three types of bait: coconut pulp (ampas kelapa), rice bran (dedak padi), dan oil palm fruit waste (berondolan sawit),. The research method used was a field experime…
Industrial and shipping activities in West Dumai pose a risk of heavy metal contamination in coastal waters, potentially leading to bioaccumulation in organisms such as Geloina erosa and Cerithidea obtusa. This study aimed to determine the accumulation of lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) in the soft tissues of both species and to compare the concentrations between species and sampling stat…