ABSTRACT Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is a type of vegetable that is high in nutrients and beneficial to health. Okra fruit is becoming increasingly popular. This study aims to determine the interaction and main effects of solid compost and coal fly ash. The research was conducted at the Soil Science Laboratory and Experimental Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau, from…
ABSTRACT Mung beans (vigna radiate L.) is one of a group of legume plants that have a high protein content. This study aims to determine the effect of interaction and the main effect of solid compost and coal fly ash. The research was carried out at the Soil Science Laboratory and experimental garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau from April 2024 to February 2025. The study …
ABSTRACT Rice is the main staple food in Indonesia with a demand that continues to increase every year, but rice production in Indonesia still does not meet the consumption of the Indonesian people. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase rice production through extensification by utilizing sub-optimal land and intensification by using soil conditioners and superior varieties. Podzolic soil …
ABSTRACT ABSTRACTABSTRACT ABSTRACT Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is an important bast fiber crop widely used as raw material in various industries such as paper, geotextiles, fiberboard, and biocomposites. Fiber quality is strongly influenced by genetic factors and harvest age, which affect agronomic performance as well as the chemical composition of the fiber. This study aimed to analyze the…
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the response of hormonal priming (gibberellin) to four varieties of kenaf plants that can improve physiological parameters. This study is a factorial experiment designed using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of two factors, namely variety and kenaf immersion in solution. Factor I: varieties consisted of 4 levels, namely V1 = K…
ABSTRACT Bird’s eye chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) is an important horticultural commodity in Indonesia; however, its production in Riau Province decreased from 7.4 tons in 2022 to 6.6 tons in 2023 due to unfavorable soil conditions, particularly high soil acidity. Efforts to improve soil conditions were carried out using oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) ash as an ameliorant, along with NPK …
ABSTRACT The use of synthetic chemical insecticides, which is commonly practiced, is considered to have negative impacts on the environment and human health. Therefore, it is necessary to develop more environmentally friendly control alternatives, one of which is through the utilization of botanical pesticides. Areca nut (Areca catechu L.) seeds are known to contain active compounds such a…
ABSTRACT Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) are an important horticultural commodity with high economic and health value. In Riau, the increasing demand for shallots has not been matched by local production, mainly due to the dominance of peatlands with low fertility. The use of organic amendments such as oil palm frond compost and empty fruit bunch biochar can improve soil fertility and crop pr…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the diversity of understorey plants in the Imbo Putui Customary Forest, located in Petapahan Village, Tapung Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau. This customary forest holds significant ecological value as a provider of environmental services and as a habitat for various tropical vegetation types; however, information regarding the composition and structur…
ABSTRACT The use of medicinal plants is an important part of the traditional healthcare system of Indonesian communities and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, this knowledge is mostly oral and is at risk of being lost as time goes by. This study aims to identify the types of medicinal plants used by the Mandailing tribe in Sopotinjak Village, Batang Natal Distric…
ABSTRACT Dadih is a traditional fermented food made from buffalo milk. This fermentation process involves lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which have potential as probiotics due to their ability to balance the microflora in the digestive tract. As probiotics, LAB must be able to maintain their colonies against stomach acid, pepsin enzymes, and bile salts. This study aimed to identify LAB isolat…
ABSTRACT The sago plant is one of the starch-producing plants that grows widely in Indonesia and has the potential as a local food raw material, but it has limitations in its physicochemical properties such as retrogradation, unstable viscosity, and syneresis. Physical modification using the Heat Moisture Treatment (HMT) method is one way to improve these characteristics. The purpose of th…
ABSTRACT Red guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a climacteric fruit characterized by high respiration activity and continuous physiological processes after harvest. Efforts to maintain the quality and shelf life of red guava can be carried out through the application of edible coatings. This study aims to determine the optimal concentration of sago starch for use as an edible coating during the…
ABSTRACT The development of the bakery industry in Indonesia has shown significant growth in line with lifestyle changes that emphasize practicality. The increasing demand for bread has encouraged many business actors to innovate in order to meet consumer needs. Rotte Bakery Branch 2 in Kuantan Singingi Regency is one of the bakery industries striving to compete within this growing market.…
ABSTRACT Divorce is a legal and social phenomenon that has a significant impact on family structures, particularly on the fulfillment of children's rights. One of the most crucial impacts concerns the obligation to provide child support, which parents, especially fathers, should continue to provide to their children even after the marriage has ended. In practice, fulfilling this obligation oft…
ABSTRAK This study aims to analyze the characteristics of plasma farmers, the level of contract implementation, and the degree of dependency among broiler farmers within the partnership scheme of PT Semesta Mitra Sejahtra in Indragiri Hulu Regency. Using a survey method involving active plasma farmers, the research examines socio-economic characteristics, contract implementation, and depe…
ABSTRACT This study aims to describe the characteristics of entrepreneurs, business profiles, and production processes in the tofu agroindustry located in Payung Sekaki District, Pekanbaru City, as well as to analyze the feasibility and efficiency of the business. The research was conducted at Mr. Lukman’s Tofu Factory as a case study using both descriptive qualitative and quantitative a…
Palm oil is a leading commodity that plays an important role in improving community income and regional economic growth, particularly for independent smallholders who represent the largest share of small-scale plantation management in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the marketing system of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) produced by independent oil palm farmers in Siabu Village, Salo Distr…
This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of work motivation (X1) and work environment (X2) on job satisfaction (Y) of employees at Hotel Mona Plaza Pekanbaru. This research employs a descriptive quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 30 employees of Hotel Mona Plaza Pekanbaru as the sample. The data analysis techniques used include simple linear regression and multiple…
Transisi dari Diabetes Melitus Tipe 1 (DMT1) ke Tipe 2 (DMT2) merupakan tantangan klinis yang signifikan, di mana identifikasi pasien berisiko tinggi seringkali sulit dilakukan karena keterbatasan data dan kompleksitas faktor prediktor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model prediktif menggunakan algoritma Random Forest guna memprediksi risiko transisi tersebut pada pasien di Rumah …