Elfenni Erdianta Bangun participated in the 2024 general election as a legislative candidate for the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) representing the Riau Province electoral district. According to the official count by the General Elections Commission (KPU), she received 64,695 votes, placing 18th among 29 candidates. Although she did not secure a DPD seat, the number of votes she obta…
The development of information and communication technology facilitates access to information, accelerates communication, and supports various digital services in modern life. However, this progress also poses new threats, one of which is ransomware cybercrime. Ransomware is malware that locks victim data and demands a ransom, usually in digital currency, to restore access. Ransomware crim…
One of the important points in the bureaucratic simplification program is the simplification of echelons through the elimination of structural positions at the administrator and supervisor levels, replaced with functional positions. The process of eliminating existing structural positions with a policy of equalizing positions into equivalent functional positions is not immediately easy to imple…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the level of commitment, competence, and performance of agricultural extension workers in Dumai City, as well as to test the relationship between these variables. Agricultural extension workers play a crucial role in increasing farmer productivity and welfare, but those in Dumai City face various challenges such as limited resources and climate change. T…
Hemorrhoid is anorectal disorder characterized by venous dilation, inflammation, and structural damage to the supporting tissues of the anus. Inflammatory mediators such as COX-2 (pro-inflammatory) and IL-10 (anti-inflammatory) play key roles in their pathogenesis and serve as biomarkers for disease progression and therapeutic response. Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has known anti-…
Background: Hemorrhoid is anorectal disorder characterized by venous dilation and increased levels of inflammatory mediators such as IL-6 and COX-2. Therapy with NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal side effects, highlighting the need for safer alternatives. Tradescantia spathacea (oyster plant) is known to contain flavonoids and phenolic compounds with anti‑inflammatory effects. Methods: This …
ABSTRACT Orchid (Dendrobium sp.) is one of the largest orchid genera, boasting over 2,000 species. The beauty of the orchid flower makes this a valuable economic commodity. One of the challenges in orchid cultivation is the acclimatization process following in vitro culture. Unsuccessful propagation attempts are often due to the orchid's lack of adjustment or inability to adapt to the exte…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine an effective concentration of areca nut seed flour extract on the mortality of pod borer (Maruca vitrata Fabricius) in the laboratory. The research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of five treatments and four replications, resulting in a total of 20 experimental units. The treatments included the applic…
ABSTRACT Upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop that produces rice, which serves as the primary food for 95% of Indonesia's population. Its rich nutritional content makes it crucial for fulfilling the food needs in Indonesia; however, rice production has been declining. One solution to increase the production of upland rice is to utilize marginal lands for cultivation. Yet, these …
ABSTRACT Soybean (Glycine max L.) is a source of plant based protein that is affordable for the community. Soybeans are consumed in various forms, such as being processed into soy sauce, soy milk, tempeh, and tofu. The demand for soybeans in Indonesia is still unmet and is supplemented through imports. Based on this, one of the efforts to increase soybean production and productivity is by util…
ABSTRACT Coptotermes curvignathus is a major pest that attacks oil palms in peat soils. The origin of the isolate affects the pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. This study aims to obtain the concentration of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae local isolate as a bioinsecticide against termites Coptotermes curvignathus, a pest of oil palm. The resear…
ABSTRACT Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a fiber-producing plant from the bark of its stems, which is used as a substitute for hemp and an alternative for the wood, pulp, paper, and textile manufacturing industries. Kenaf production declined by approximately 13% from 245.5 thousand tons in 2015 to 212.1 thousand tons in 2018. The low production of kenaf is influenced by the limited availabil…
ABSTRACT This research aims to determine the interaction of rice husk biochar and NPKMg fertilizer, and to obtain the best dose for the growth of oil palm seedlings (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) at the pre nursery stage on top soil media. This research was conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD) factorial consisting of two factors. The first factor of rice husk biochar consists of…
ABSTRACT Acacia is one of the forest tree species widely cultivated in Industrial Forest Plantations (IFPs), but it is susceptible to wilt disease caused by yhe Fusarium pathogen. This disease can reduce productivity and cuse seedling mortality. The use of synthetic fungicides is effective, but it has the potential for resistance and negative environmental impacts, so environmentally frien…
ABSTRACT Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest mangrove forests in the world's mangrove ecosystem, which plays an important ecological role, but continues to experience degradation, including in Teluk Pambang Village, Bengkalis Regency. Rehabilitation activities through a community-based mangrove ecological restoration approach are being carried out to restore the mangrove ec…
ABSTRACT Birds are wildlife species that play essential ecological roles, including seed dispersal, pollination, and acting as natural predators of other animals. The distribution of bird species in different regions varies depending on vegetation structure, habitat size, and environmental conditions that meet the species’ ecological requirements. Mangrove ecosystems serve as important h…
ABSTRACT The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is endangered and faces a high threat of extinction, primarily due to human activities that cause habitat fragmentation and trigger Human-Tiger Conflict (HTC). Pasaman Regency in West Sumatra has been identified as a conflict hotspot with the highest number of incidents in the Conservation Section I (SKW I) of the West Sumatra Natural …
Indonesia is one of the world's largest producers of seaweed, contributing more than 27.86% to global production, with the main export destinations being China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Chile. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing Indonesia's seaweed exports to these countries by examining the impact of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), seaweed prices, exchange rates, and population. …
ABSTRACT Cookies are a type of biscuit made from soft dough with a high fat content, have a relatively crispy texture and are less dense because they have small pores that form during the baking process. Heat moisture treatment (HMT) can modify sinaboi taro flour in making cookies depending on processing conditions like moisture content. This study aimed to determine the effect of variatio…
This research investigates the refusal techniques employed by multicultural English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at Universitas Lancang Kuning, paying special emphasis to the effects of multicultural, gender and perception. This research was qualitative research by analysing the research problem in more depth and interpreting and describing using relevant theories. Drawing on Beebe et a…