Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the middle ear and mastoid as a continuation of acute otitis media, characterized by tympanic membrane perforation and the presence of discharge from the ear or otorrhea. Chronic conditions occur when the disease persists or recurs for two months or more. This study aims to determine the characteristics of chronic su…
This study aims to analyze the feasibility of a catfish nursery business at UPR Tunas Muda Fish Farm, Lereng Village, Kuok District, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. The research method used is a case study with primary data collection through interviews and direct observation. The feasibility analysis of the business uses the Revenue Cost Ratio (RCR), Financial Rate of Return (FRR), and Payback …
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…
Obesity is a condition in which the amount of fat tissue in the body exceeds normal limits when compared to total body weight, or is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat that causes an individual's weight to exceed normal. Consuming more food than necessary, eating foods that are high in calories, and eating little fiber are factors that contribute to obesity. This study aims to dete…
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…
This research was conducted from June to July 2024 at the estuary of the Selat Morong River, Rupat District, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of different detergent concentrations on the growth of heterotrophic bacteria, as well as to investigate the influence of varying detergent exposure durations on their growth. The experimental method …
Global climate change caused by increased carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions poses a serious threat to coastal ecosystems, including mangrove forests that have a high capacity to absorb and store large amounts of carbon. Kedabu Rapat Village in the Meranti Islands Regency, Riau Province, is a coastal area that has implemented a mangrove rehabilitation program since 2017 as an effort to overcome a…
This study was conducted to estimate carbon stock in sediments within the mangrove forest ecosystem in Pangkalan Jambi Village, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, which has significant potential as a natural carbon sink. The objectives of this study were to identify mangrove species, calculate vegetation density, measure sediment carbon content, and analyze the relationship between mangrove dens…
ABSTRACT Increasing public awareness of the importance of a balanced nutritious diet creates a great opportunity for the development of the fruit market as part of a healthy lifestyle. Along with the increasing demand, the retail industry is growing, especially modern retail such as fruit shops. The Pekanbaru Crystal Guava Fruit Shop is one of the modern retails in the form of a specialty …
ABSTRACT Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in the economy, including in the city of Payakumbuh, which is known for its rendang production. Erika’s rendang business is one example that faces challenges such as rising raw material costs and tight competition. This study aims to analyze the financial feasibility of the business using the Net Present Value (…
ABSTRACT Farmers' perceptions of digitalization are significantly influenced by several factors, including education level, age, farming experience, digital skills, and access to information or training. This study aims to analyze the perceptions of corn farmers regarding digitalization in supporting their agricultural activities, particularly the use of the SIPINDO (Indonesian Agricultural In…
ABSTRAK Kelompok Tani Mustang I dan II mengalami tren fluktuasi menurun produksi bayam selama tahun 2018-2023. Penurunan produksi bayam disebabkan oleh adanya risiko produksi. Terjadinya risiko produksi disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor yaitu cuaca, serangan hama dan penyakit, serta kelalaian manusia. Penelitian yang dilakukan pada petani bayam di kelompok tani Mustang I dan II bertujuan unt…
ABSTRAK Produktivitas perkebunan kelapa sawit swadaya di Desa Muaro Sentajo masih rendah akibat keterbatasan sosial seperti rendahnya pendidikan, usia lanjut, dan lemahnya norma gotong royong. Modal sosial yang mencakup kepercayaan, partisipasi dalam kelompok tani, dan jaringan informasi sangat dibutuhkan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) Mendeskripsika…
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 Inheritance law is a part of civil law as a whole and is the smallest part of family law, customary inheritance law is closely related to the scope of human life, because every human being will experience death. Indigenous people in Sokop village, Rangsang Pesisir District, Meranti Regency, Riau Province, are more dominantly women and have a role that equals or even exceeds that o…