ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the productivity of wood harvesting at PT. Perawang Sukses Perkasa Industri (PSPI) Lipat Kain District and the implementation of the Reduce Impact Logging (RIL) technique. The RIL technique is expected to improve harvesting efficiency and minimize negative environmental impacts. The study used a descriptive quantitative method with data collection throu…
ABSTRACT Mangrove forests are ecosystems located in coastal areas that play an important role in maintaining environmental balance, such as protecting coastlines from erosion, providing habitats for various species, and absorbing carbon. This study aims to identify the biophysical characteristics of the mangrove ecosystem in Teluk Pambang Village, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency. The re…
ABSTRACT Illegal gold mining has become a critical environmental issue in Sembilan Koto District, Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra. This study aims to analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts caused by illegal mining activities in the area. A qualitative research approach was used, supported by spatial analysis using ArcGIS, field observations, water quality laboratory anal…
ABSTRACT Forest and land fires are a serious environmental problem that occurs every year in Pelalawan Regency and causes ecological, economic, social, and political losses. In the 2022–2024 period, the area affected by forest and land fires reached 3.315,13 ha with an increasing trend, mainly because most of Pelalawan is peatland that is easily burn during the dry season. This study was…
In Indonesia, the incidence of bone fractures in 2018 reached approximately nine million cases, with various types and causes. Hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂ or HAp) is one of the bioceramics commonly used in biomedical applications due to its biocompatible and osteoconductive properties, allowing it to integrate well with bone. This study aims to determine the time required for…
Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE), a by-product of palm oil milling, is a lignocellulosic biomass with high potential as a renewable energy source. However, the direct pyrolysis of PKE often yields bio-oil with poor fuel properties due to its high oxygen content, necessitating catalytic upgrading strategies. This study aims to optimize the yield and energy quality of bio-oil derived from the catalyti…
HR. Soebrantas Street is a densely populated area and one of the routes from Pekanbaru to West Sumatra. Mobility on this road is very high, not only because it is located in a densely populated residential area, but also influenced by the presence of several well-known campuses such as Riau University and UIN Suska Riau. With a length of about 4.68 km, the condition of HR. Soebrantas Street…
Learning chemistry requires students to understand abstract concepts that are often difficult to transform into concrete learning experiences. One of the topics considered complex is acid-base. Observations and interviews with teachers indicate that the instructional media used in schools remain conventional, in the form of printed Student Worksheets (LKPD), which are less interactive and not s…
This research aims to develop a chemistry e-module based on Phenomenon- based Learning to improve students' critical thinking skills and curiosity on buffer solution materials. The background of this research is based on the demands of the Independent Curriculum and the Society 5.0 era which encourages the use of technology and the strengthening of 21st century characters and skills. The result…
This research aims to produce interactive learning media integrated with Riau Malay ethnochemistry on buffer solution material to improve students' chemical literacy skills and cultural awareness. This is based on the results of the assessment of students' literacy skills in Indonesia which are classified as low based on PISA results. Students' literacy skills and cultural awareness need to be …
Natural Science (IPA) learning should provide opportunities for students to actively construct knowledge through scientific processes such as observing, questioning, experimenting, reasoning, and communicating. However, in practice, science learning in schools—including at SMPN 38 Pekanbaru—still tends to be conventional and teacher-centered, which results in students becoming passive …
The objectives of this research are to analyze and investigate the influence of income, location, and motivation on purchasing decisions for subsidised houses at Adhitama Group in Penkanbaru City. This study aims 1) to analyze the effect of income on subsidized house purchase decisions, 2) to analyze the effect of location on subsidized house purchase decisions, 3) to analyze the effect of moti…
Science education at the junior high school level plays a vital role in shaping scientific thinking skills, enhancing scientific literacy, and fostering students’ awareness of environmental issues. However, classroom realities show that science learning is still predominantly conventional and memorization-based, resulting in students having low comprehension and a lack of concern for their en…
The use of interactive digital media is considered effective in increasing students' learning motivation, especially when dealing with abstract economic concepts. The urgency of this research is based on: (1) the low learning motivation of students in economics subjects, (2) the need for interactive and innovative learning media, and (3) support for the digital transformation of education. The …
The era of the industrial revolution 4.0 has had a major influence on the world of education regarding the importance of applying technology. Teachers are required to be more creative, innovative and able to facilitate students with various teaching materials through technology-based learning to support the demands of the industrial revolution 4.0 era. In the learning process, there are obstacl…
The era of revolution demands that educators must have skills with various technologies that should be applied in learning. Teachers are expected to be able to use technology as a learning medium, so that learning is fun and effective. The learning process is fun and interesting, it is hoped that teachers can create positive learning conditions for students. The use of technology in education, …
The 21st century era challenges in the world of education are increasingly demanded in accordance with the times. In facing the 21st century era, educators must present learning that teaches students to have 4C skills, namely critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity and innovation. The quality of learning can be said to be good if the learning process i…
This study aims to measure the level of customer satisfaction with the Kuantar online transportation service and to identify which service attributes should be prioritized for improvement or maintained for quality. The method used in this research is the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) approach, which maps the gap between the level of importance and performance of services based on custom…
ABSTRACT Crackers are a type of snack food made from various starch sources such as cassava starch, sweet potato starch, rice starch, taro starch, and sago starch. The ratio of amylose to amylopectin in these starches can affect the quality of the resulting crackers. The use of pregelatinized starch can provide a final product with a crispier and more stable texture while also reducing its…
ABSTRACT Dry noodles were widely consumed food products in Indonesia and were generally made from wheat flour, most of which was imported. To reduce reliance on imports and support local food diversification, part of the wheat flour was substituted with modified sago starch. Sago starch, as a potential local carbohydrate source to support food security, was physically modified using the au…