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The use of plastic is often found in human life. Therefore, many manufacturing companies are competing to increase the production and quality of their plastic products. One way to increase production is to redesign a Mold base so that the Mold has a larger production capacity than before. The increase in product demand from consumers, which was initially 65,000 pcs/month to 95,000 pcs/month, is also the background for conducting this research. The purpose of this study is to redesign the soft tool using the old Mold base. The design uses Siemens UG NX 5 software. The Mold used is a two-plate Mold. The manufacture of the core cavity uses NAK 80 steel and plastic raw material in the form of Polycarbonate (PC). At the end of the study, a simulation was carried out using the Moldex 3D Flow Mold software to see the cycle time of the old and new Mold injection processes. From the results of this study, production capacity increased from 67,804 pcs/month to 118,536 pcs/month resulting in twice as many products as the old Mold design, with an increase in cycle time of 14.37% longer than the old Mold design also ensuring the quality of the product is maintained.

Overhaul is a method of engine maintenance where the engine is dismantled and all components are checked and replaced if there is damage. In carrying out overhaul activities, engine trainer tools are needed, therefore the operator can reach the components in the pinch point. Engine trainers on the market are usually only specific to one engine. However, in this study, a universal engine trainer was designed with various adapter arms that can rotate on one axis. This engine trainer is equipped with a buffer that is useful for reducing vibration when the engine is started. The design of the engine trainer frame was tested for strength using a static load simulation with an engine load of 400 N. The simulation showed that the frame deflection due to the load was 0.7781 mm. This value can be said to be safe from a static load test.

The machining process is included in the classification of metal cutting processes, which are used to change the shape of metal or non-metallic product by cutting, peeling or separating. One of the machines used in this cutting process is a vertical type milling machine. This machine functions to make a product, one of which was a gear. The supporting equipment needed to make this gear was a vertical arbor tool. The material used in the manufacture of this product was a cast carbon steel type using the design method for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), which began by examining and identifying needs, conceptualizing and designing products and making these products tailored to the dimensional specifications of standard and common cutter modules in the market. The results of the manufacture of this tool were directly tested for the manufacture of gears of various sizes and produced products whose deviations were within the tolerance of the measuring instrument, namely in the range 0 to 2%. In addition, the von Mises stress simulation at an engine speed of 150 Rpm, 450 Rpm and 750 Rpm and the resulting maximum stress was still below the yield limit, so it was safe to use.

English is widely used in the working environment globally. In Malaysia, many employers have English courses which relate to their job requirements. This is to help employees to become more competent, fluent, and confident in communicating in English while working. Besides academic qualifications, employers pay great attention to employees' English communication skills. This paper explores to what extent the Oral Communication Skill (OCS) Module for a training program can help improve Malaysian working adults' confidence levels in terms of fluency. It proposes that the activities in the OCS module are needed so that employees can speak fluently and, as a result, build their level of confidence. Three working adults were selected to use the module for 12 weeks. Their performances, interview responses, and reflective journal entries were recorded and analysed. The findings reported a growth in the participants' confidence as a result of increased fluency, the awareness of the need to reflect on their speaking performances and to have appropriate English preparation as a key element before delivering oral presentations.

In the oil and gas industry, manufacturing processes covered a variety of fields including pipe fittings production. Generally, this process involves a press machine utilized as a shape forming using punch-dies sets as mold profiles. The common problem found with the dies is the dimension of dies is not ergonomics to be handled manually by operators. Additionally, the support of dies tends to experience buckling upon receiving a pressure load of 15 MPa. Hence, alternative and practical designs are required, which have low deflection values and high fatigue resistance rates. Additionally, the designs are expected to be safe and economical. In this study, two alternative designs of punch-dies support are proposed. Subsequently, the FEA simulation was carried out for pipe fittings of 8 inches with ASME B16.9 standard size for WF Beam A36 Steel to compare the two proposed designs. The results show that alternative design 2 has a lower deflection value of 0.181 mm, a higher Factor of Safety of 3.21, and a higher cycle time of 358569 cycles than alternative design 1. Nevertheless, alternative design 2 has a higher production cost of 220 USD compared to alternative design 2. Therefore, this study shows that alternative design 2 has better performance while alternative design 1 is more economical.

In the case of assembly wellhead, a spacer spools was used to provide space and connect between parts of the wellhead. In order to design spacer spool with specified material should comply the standards and procedures of the oil and gas industry. The results of the material calculation were using the ASME BPVC guidelines. These three materials strengths were calculated if used as a body spacer spool. Based on acceptance criteria on API 6A 21st Edition, these three materials were categorized as acceptable to be used as a body spacer spool for this specification. These three materials strengths were also calculated the stress of the flange and flange rigidity criteria. Based on the acceptance criteria on ASME BPVC guidelines, the results showed that these materials can be used for flange because it had stress value under yield strength of material which was flange rigidity criteria for operating condition has 0.59 and 0.66 for testing condition because had value of rigidity that met with minimum acceptance criteria.

This research investigated the Indonesian EFL Learners’ perception and understanding of gender equality values in one of the greatest novels, Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte in 1847 as the picture of women emancipation at the time. To this aim, 100 Indonesian pre-intermediate EFL learners were selected from among 125 students at one of the public universities in Banten. They were given a questionnaire and it was analyzed descriptively to explore the content of the story, equality values and the connection with the value of life. The analysis of the data revealed that first, there is still gender inequality between men and women. Second, self-expression, employment, and education were dominant themes found in the issues of gender inequality in the novel. Third, the gender values in the novel “Jane Eyre” are still related to the current reality or the environment. Moreover, extensive reading activities were impactful in rising students’ interest in reading and awareness of social issues. Therefore, this study suggests that the values of gender equality can be brought to be a good discussion in the class through extensive reading activities.

Berdasarkan data dari Survey Industri BP Batam tahun 2017, peningkatan kapasitas produksi produk plastik semakin signifikan. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan banyaknya perusahaan dari China yang datang ke Batam untuk mengembangkan usaha plastik mereka. PT. Schneider Electric Batam, salah satunya yang mengalami peningkatan kapasitas produksi. Return pin merupakan salah satu produk yang akan dikembangkan, melalui penambahan jumlah core dan cavity nya. Jenis bahan baku plastik yang digunakan, yaitu POM (Polyoxymethylene), serta Stavax ESR sebagai bahan baku mold insert yang digunakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk peningkatan kapasitas produksi cetakan plastik, dengan usulan perancangan baru untuk merubah mold insert dan tetap mempertahankan mold based yang telah ada. Perancangan dilakukan dengan metode VDI (Verein Deutsche Inginieuer) 2222 yang merupakan standar perancangan dalam membuat desain Mold. Software CAD yang digunakan adalah Siemens NX 9.0 dan Software CAE yang digunakan adalah Moldex 3D Flow Mold. Dari perancangan ini, didapatkan hasil cycle-time sebesar 11.5 detik dengan penghematan anggaran sebesar 46.7%.

Aeration plays a pivotal role in an intensive shrimp pond regarding shrimp growth and energy costs. The purpose of this study was to find a way to reduce energy costs while maintaining shrimp performance. The study was carried out in about 0.3 hectares of outdoor ponds for 80 days with stocking density being set to 80 shrimp/m2 in two types of treatment an Automatic (AP) and a Manual paddlewheel (MP). Parameters observed were dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration, temperature of water and pH, energy cost, and shrimp biomass. Resulting study found that mean DO concentrations in both treatments were not significantly different, which were 4.99 ± 1.45 ppm and 4.94 ± 1.54 ppm for AP and MP respectively. Temperature and pH were also found to be in same range of 26.81-34.08 oC and 7.8-8.3. Differences in paddlewheels had no effect on final biomass; AP produced 2249.56 ± 300.67 kg, while MP resulted in 1547.43 ± 359.04 kg. However, the treatments reduced total energy costs significantly, from $657.84 ± 6.13 for MP to $409.76 ± 3.52 for AP. Using of an automated paddlewheel based on real-time DO concentration can contribute significantly to lowering production costs and energy consumption without interfering with shrimp performance.

The application of fermentation is one of methods to increase food quality biologically. Availability of Jatropha curcas residual from oil factory be focused as a soybean meal or fish meal replacement. On the other hand, J. curcas residuals possess a toxic compound as well. This study aimed to examine the effect of Aspergillus niger on the nutrition and harmful content of J. curcas as a potential ingredient of feed. In brief, J. curcas residual was fermented with a detoxification method at 3 d, 5 d, and 7 d. Crude protein, fat, and crude fiber content were assessed to discover the biological responses of J. curcas post–fermentation while phorbol ester was evaluated to toxic content post–detoxification. The results showed that crude protein and fat content were highest on 7 d post–fermentation but it was no significant difference (p > 0.05). While crude fiber content showed significant difference which the 3 d fermentation had the highest content of fiber. For phorbol ester content, 3 d fermentation showed a better result than the control group (p < 0.05). The present findings suggest that A. niger is recommendable as starter to reduce fiber and toxic content of J. curcas residual at 3 d fermentation.

Penentuan rute objek wisata di Pekanbaru tidak hanya bergantung pada penentuan rute terpendek, tetapi juga pada rute terbaik, mengingat adanya berbagai kendala di lapangan, seperti jalan berlubang, kemacetan, dan kurangnya penunjuk arah menuju destinasi wisata. Pemilihan rute terbaik menjadi sangat penting untuk meningkatkan kenyamanan dan efisiensi perjalanan wisatawan, mengurangi waktu tempuh, serta menghindari potensi risiko yang dapat mengganggu pengalaman wisata. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan rute terbaik menuju objek wisata menggunakan metode Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) dan melakukan perangkingan rute wisata dengan metode Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Penelitian ini memadukan dua pendekatan, yakni ACO, yang meniru perilaku koloni semut dalam mencari rute optimal, dan AHP, yang menghasilkan skor numerik untuk menentukan peringkat alternatif berdasarkan seberapa baik masing-masing alternatif memenuhi kriteria pembuat keputusan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan membantu wisatawan untuk menemukan fasilitas yang tersedia di objek wisata serta menyediakan rute alternatif yang dapat dijadikan acuan dalam menentukan rute terbaik menuju lokasi wisata, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kepuasan wisatawan dan kualitas pengalaman perjalanan.

Purpose: This research was conducted to test the influence of the board of directors and audit committee on IR quality and to compare IR quality in mining and financial sector companies.Methodology/approach: The research uses secondary data from the annual reports of mining and financial sector companies listed on the IDX for 2019-2022. Stata 17 and SPSS 26 were used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. Findings: The empirical findings showed that the board of directors in mining companies did not affect IR quality. Meanwhile, different results were found in financial companies where the board of directors significantly affected IR quality. The audit committee did not significantly affect the quality of IR in mining and financial companies. Furthermore, it was found that there were significant differences between IR quality in mining and financial sector companies. Practical and Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study's findings verify the IR quality discrepancy between different sectors. Government and policymakers must reevaluate the regulations regarding the number of boards of directors and audit committees to ensure the mentioned entity contributes to improving IR quality. Research Limitation: Although this study provides empirical evidence regarding the difference in IR quality between the mining and financial sectors, it fails to address which sector has better IR quality.

ABSTRACT Transshipment in longline fisheries is a common activity at Nizam Zachman Jakarta fishing port. Publication of PERMEN KP No. 57 of 2014 causing strong protests among actors and unloading included in PPS over Nizam Zahman. The purpose of this research are to identify the movement patterns of longline vessels through VMS data and to estimate longline target catch by transshipment. This research was applied descriptive method. Primary data was derived from the VMS tracking data and interviews. Secondary data were obtained from 276 loading and unloading activities longline tuna catches. The results of this study indicated that the movement of the ship only accommodate the catch can be clearly identified by VMS. Transshipment activity, mostly happened to target catches which reaching 62% with bigeye tunadominantly 92.61%. On bycatch, there were three dominant species, that were mackerel scad, mackerel tuna and southern bluefin tuna. Fresh conditions dominate activity over the load by 89%, ie 46% of the quality of export whole quality and 43% reject quality. Fresh condition consists of six species, bigeye tuna (2,408,999 kg), yellowfin tuna (970,186 kg), Swordfish (47,774 Kg), southern bluefin tuna (4,435 kg), marlin (962 kg) and albacore (39 kg). Transshipment at Nizam Zachman Jakarta fishing port dominated by fishing vessel measured 61-100 GT and < 50 days long trip. It shows that there was correlation between transshipment activity and fresh tuna industry. Keywords: catch composition, transshipment, tuna longline, VMS data ABSTRAK Alih muat hasil tangkapan dalam perikanan longline umum terjadi di PPS Nizam Zachman Jakarta. Terbitnya PERMEN KP No 57 tahun 2014 menimbulkan protes keras di kalangan pelaku alih muat termasuk di PPS Nizam Zahman. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis pola pergerakan kapal perikanan dalam melakukan kegiatan alih muat dan mengestimasi komposisi hasil tangkapan rawai tuna melalui kegiatan alih muat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Data primer berasal dari data tracking VMS dan hasil wawancara. Data sekunder diperoleh dari 276 aktivitas bongkar muat hasil tangkapan rawai tuna. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pergerakan kapal yang hanya menampung hasil tangkapan dapat teridentifikasi dengan jelas melalui VMS. Kegiatan alih muat pada rawai tuna dominan terjadi pada hasil tangkapan utama mencapai 62% dengan spesies yang dominan yaitu tuna mata besar dengan prosentase sebesar 92,61%. Pada hasil tangkapan sampingan terdapat 3 spesies dominan yaitu layang, sunglir dan tuna sirip biru selatan. Kondisi segar mendominasi kegiatan alih muat sebesar 89%, yaitu 46% mutu kualitas ekspor utuh dan 43% mutu reject. Kondisi segar terdiri atas 6 spesies, yaitu tuna mata besar (2.408.999 kg), madidihang (970.186 kg), ikan pedang (47.774 Kg), tuna sirip biru selatan (4.435 kg), setuhuk (962 kg) dan albakora (39 kg). Produksi alih muat didominasi oleh kapal berukuran 61-100 GT dan lama trip

The performance test of solar powered ice maker is being held at the fish auction spot of Kramat, South Lampung for 6 hours. The spesification of ice maker are: having the production capacity of 105 – 120 kg/ day, producing flakes ice with 2 x 3 x 3 mm dimension. The spesification of solar panel are: having maximum power of 200 W, 1,32 m length, 0,992 m width, and 1,3094 m2 area. In this test, we used 9 solar panel with the total area of 11,7846 m2. During the performance test, the intensity of sunlight, battery voltage, battery capacity, power input from solar panel, battery discharge current, maximum power consumption of ice maker, and total ice production are being measured. The sunlight-intensity value (lumen / m2) and the power input of the solar panel (watts) was plotted into a graph. Once the graph is created then add the trendline and create the equation. In a sunny-yet-cloudy weather conditions (at 24-33°C temperature and 65-95% humidity) in South Lampung, the relationship between the sunlight intensity with the power input of the solar panel is linear with the equation y = 0,008x + 143.6. Where the maximum intensity of sunlight is 121600 lm / m2 with the maximum power input of the solar panel (9 x 200Wp) is 1253 W. Total ice production for 6 hours is 28.42 kg or 4.74 kg per hour. This production resulted from a 760 W ice maker with a starting current of 4.6 A with a total power of 3.94 kWh.

The research aimed to discover what strategies learners employed in using dictionaries and examine the EFL learners’ perspectives in using dictionaries to learn English. Dictionaries were considered meaningful by EFL learners as they were central devices that assisted learning second-language vocabulary. However, not many researchers have investigated the use of these three dictionary strategies in the English for Foreign Language (EFL) context, especially in Indonesia. The data were collected using dictionary strategy questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. One hundred forty-eight students from an Indonesian higher education institution completed a questionnaire survey voluntarily, and then they were selected as samples regarding purposive sampling that typically represented the population. The questionnaire was divided into two parts. The first asked for participants’ personal information and provided several statements from Gu and Johnson about dictionary strategies. The second solicited their opinion about using a dictionary, translated in the Indonesian language. The results show that Indonesian students are aware of how to use dictionaries for comprehension, extended, looking-up strategies, and exploring their beliefs about applying dictionary strategies. These results can help language teachers have a deeper perspective on students’ dictionary strategies in learning so that educators can use those three main dictionary strategies. One such strategy is that teachers can introduce the approaches to their students either implicitly or explicitly by designing meaningful assignments and providing relevant activities and tasks for the students. Therefore, deciding to use a dictionary to overcome the issue is one of the best ways to deal with vocabulary acquisition as it offers more benefits.

Pandemi Covid-19 berdampak pada penutupan tempat wisata di Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah termasuk Lokasi Wisata Air Hitam Sungai Sabangau Kota Palangka Raya. Akibat penutupan ini, para pengusaha wisata kehilangan pendapatannya. Kebijakan new normal memicu semangat untuk memfasilitasi pembukaan kembali tempat wisata ini. Berbagai pertemuan, koordinasi dan kolaborasi dengan multistakholder telah dilakukan. Pendampingan berjalan lancar dan berhasil dengan baik yang ditandai dengan lounching Reaktivasi Wisata Air Hitam Sungai Sabangau pada tanggal 16 Agustus 2020 oleh Wakil Walikota Palangka Raya. Pembukaan kembali ini menggerakkan kegiatan ekonomi setempat. Pengunjung datang dan pendapatan operator kapal wisata susur sungai mulai kembali. Masih ada multiflier efek lain yang diterima para pelaku usaha wisata yang lain. Di samping manfaat ekonomi, pendampingan ini mampu meningkatkan kesadaran Pokdarwis dan pelaku usaha pariwisata untuk menerapkan protokol kesehatan dan memelihara fasilitas pelabuhan. Keberhasilan proses pendampingan ini disebabkan oleh keterlibatan multipihak selama proses pendampingan.

Musa balbisiana Peels (MBP) contains high levels of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and triterpenoids. Flavonoids function to slow down the inflammatory process by inhibiting the arachidonic acid, forming prostaglandins, and releasing histamine. This study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of MBP decoction. This study used the Winter method for anti-inflammatory assay by induction of carrageenan on the soles of rat's feet and Sigmund's method for analgesic assay with intraperitoneal induction of acetic acid in mice. Group I as a negative control, group II as a positive control with diclofenac sodium, group III as a low dose (200 mg/kg BW of MBP), group IV as a medium dose (400 mg/kg BW of MBP), and group V as a high dose (800 mg/kg BW of MBP decoction). The percentage of inhibition in the anti-inflammatory test in rats for groups II, III, IV, and V was 34.43%, 17.68%, 25.53%, and 25.4%, and the percentage of effectiveness for the anti-inflammatory test, respectively, was 51.35%, 74.15%, and 74.01%. The results of the percentage inhibition of the analgesic test in mice for groups II, III, IV, and V were 55.25%, 38.52%, 44.53%, and 49.31%, and the percentage of effectiveness for the analgesic test, respectively, followed by 69.71%, 80.59%, and 89.24%. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the decoction of the MBP has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Covid 19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all aspects of life, one of which is education. Physics lesson that's previously conducted face-to-face then turned into virtual lesson with the use of online media. It raises problems for both students and teachers, especially in interacting the subject matter between students and teachers and understanding the subject matter. In addition, the students’ response to the lessons has decreased. This research aims to determine the effect of the Bandicam application on student's physics learning outcomes and to find out the student's response to the Bandicam application during physics teaching and learning process. The research method used the stages of ADDIE model development (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). This study begins with a pre-test and then a post test is carried out after learning. The classes are divided into a control class and a treatment class, and are conducted using WhatsApp and Google Classroom. However, there are still some shortcomings on the conduct of the classes. This research was conducted for 11th graders majoring Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Class XI MIPA 1 and 2) at State Senior High School (SMA Negeri) 1 of Krian. It supports the physics learning process, especially for static fluid material. Bandicam application as a medium for learning physics can improve students’ cognitive learning outcomes in understanding physics. In addition, the students responded well to the use of this media because it provides innovation in terms of learning styles. Media can increase student's interest in learning physics, especially for static fluid material.

Kebijakan penerapan pembelajaran jarak jauh (pembelajaran daring) yang diterapkan di IAIN Ponorogo memunculkan berbagai kompleksitas dan ambiguitas yang membutuhkan respon cepat dan tepat. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, dilakukan survei pada 124 mahasiswa dari Fakultas Syariah dan Pascasarjana IAIN Ponorogo. Tujuannya adalah untuk melihat bagaimana praktik pembelajaran daring di IAIN Ponorogo berjalan, faktor-faktor apa yang berpengaruh terhadap proses pembelajaran daring, dan bagaimana praktik pembelajaran masa pandemi bisa direfleksikan untuk penguatan pembelajaran daring di masa selanjutnya pasca pandemi. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengalaman civitas akademika (dosen-mahasiswa) masa awal pandemi di IAIN Ponorogo masih dikurung oleh problem teknis (akses jaringan dan platform e-learning) dan belum masuk ke persoalan yang lebih substantif dalam pembelajaran daring (misalnya kurikulum pembelajaran daring) yang lebih bisa menggaransi interaksi pembelajaran yang bersifat produktif. Perlu adanya adaptasi teknologi dan informasi dalam pembelajaran sehingga pembelajaran yang dilakukan baik pada masa pandemi maupun pasca pandemi bisa lebih efektif dan bermakna.

This study aims to prove that gender does not affect the learning achievement of Islamic education and character of junior high school students. The construct in society is that men are superior to women. Men are smarter than women. The problem solving in this research uses quantitative research with comparative analysis. In this study, the authors used data collection techniques in the form of conventionalized results of Mid-Semester Assessment (PTS) and Final Semester Assessment (PAS). The results showed the mean score of male students in the Islamic Religious Education subject was 81.51 with a standard deviation of 6.863 with a total range of 27. The lowest score for male students was 68 and the highest score was 95. The majority of male students scored category is quite good (C) or a value of 75 - 83, that is, there are 25 students or 47.2% of the 53 male students. The average achievement score of female students in the subject of Islamic Religious Education has an average of 85.57 with a standard deviation of 7.324, a total range of 28, the lowest score is 71 and the highest score is 99. The majority of students scored quite well, between scores of 75 -83, namely as many as 20 students or 37.7% of 53 female students. In the independent t test it is known that the sig (2 tailed) value of 0.29 and> 0.05, from these results it shows that Ho is accepted and Ha is rejected, meaning that there is no positive and significant difference between male and female students to get achievement. learn Islamic religious education

The aim of this study is to find out whether or not there was a significant difference between students who were taught using picture and picture strategy and that of those who were not in writing recount text. The study employed a quasi-experimental study. The population in this study were the second grade students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Bengkulu city, Indonesia with a total number are 89 students. Out of this population, 60 students were taken as the sample. They are divided into two groups; experiement and control group, which consisted of 30 students for each group. The data were collected by using writing test. The data obtained were analyzed by using t- test formula. The data were found that the result of t-count post-test (6.34) was higher than t- table (2.00) with α = 5 % and df= 58. The finding of this research shows that there is a significant difference between students in Madrasah Tsanawiyah who are taught using picture and picture strategy and that of those who are not. Based on the result on the study, picture and picture strategy can improve students’ writing achievement in writing recount text evidently

Pengeringan menggunakan energi gelombang mikro menjadi alternatif agar pengeringan berjalan lebih cepat tanpa terpengaruh kondisi cuaca. Namun performa dan efisiensi energi dalam mengeringkan rumput laut belum diketahui. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui performansi pengeringan rumput laut menggunakan energi gelombang mikro (microwave) dan analisa konsumsi energinya. Metode yang digunakan ialah mengeringkan rumput laut segar dalam oven gelombang mikro secara batch. Dalam proses pengeringan dilakukan variasi level daya (400, 500, 600 watt) ke dalam oven gelombang mikro dan variasi ketebalan rumput laut (3, 5, 7 cm). Parameter yang diamati meliputi rasio kadar air (moisture ratio/MR), laju pengeringan (g/menit), difusi efektif air/Deff (mm2/detik), specific energy consumption/SEC (J/g H2O) dan efisiensi energi (%). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, level daya magnetron 600 watt menghasilkan MR terendah (0,19), laju pengeringan tertinggi (13,15 g/menit) dan Deff tertinggi (2,28 x 10-2 mm2/detik). Rumput laut ketebalan 3 cm memperoleh MR terendah (0,05), laju pengeringan tertinggi (6,42 g/menit) dan Deff tertinggi (9,42 x 10-2 mm2/detik). SEC pengeringan sebesar 4,38-4,51 J/g H2O dan efisiensi energi 22,56-23,42% untuk level daya 400-600 watt. Perbedaaan level daya tidak memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap SEC dan efisiensi. Sedangkan variasi ketebalan rumput laut antara 3 cm dan 7 cm memberi hasil yang berbeda. SEC terendah diperoleh pada perlakuan rumput laut tebal 3 cm yaitu 2,96 J/g H2O sementara efisiensi tertinggi pada rumput laut dengan tebal 5 cm yaitu 22,93%.Oleh karena itu pengeringan rumput laut menggunakan energi gelombang mikro dengan level daya 600 watt dan ketebalan 3 cm menghasilkan performasi dan konsumsi energi yang lebih baik. Abstract Microwave drying becomes alternative method to get faster process without being influenced by weather. However performance and energy efficiency of microwave drying for seaweed are still unknown. This research aims to find out performance of seaweed drying in microwave oven as well as energy consumption analysis. The method used was drying seaweed in microwave oven. Seaweed drying was conducted at various power level (400, 500, 600 watt) and thickness of seaweed (3, 5, 7 cm). Observed parameters were moisture ratio/MR, drying rates (g/min), effective diffusion/Deff (mm2/s), specific energy consumption/SEC (J/g H2O) and energy efficiency (%). Result of research showed that power level, 600 watt of magnetron produced lowest MR (0,19), highest drying rate and Deff i.e 13.15 g/min and 2.28 x 10-2 mm2/s respectively. Seaweed 3 cm thickness achieved lowest MR (0.05), highest drying rates 6.42 g/min and Deff 9.42 x 10-2 mm2/s. SEC of drying were 4.38-4.51 J/g H2O while energy efficiency were 22.56-23.42 % for 400-600 watt. Differences of power level have not given significant effect to SEC and efficiency values. Whereas differences of seaweed thickness between 3 cm and 7 cm have given significant effect. Seaweed in 3 cm thickness resulted in the lowest SEC i.e 2.96 J/g H2O, however, the highest efficiency energy was 5 cm thickness i.e 22.93%. Therefore drying seaweed utilize microwave energy of 600 watt power level and 3 cm thickness generated better performance and energy consumption.

A National Examination is commonly known as a standardised test held by a country, such as Indonesia, to gauge the students’ competence and the quality of their schools. Many people argue that the national examination implementation is likely to have positive and negative effects, not only on students but also on schools. This study aims to investigate the positive and negative effects of the National Examination of English subject in Indonesian junior high schools concerning English teachers’ classroom teaching and students’ learning. This study used a narrative literature review study, which reviews critiques and summarizes the literature body and draws conclusions regarding the topic question. By examining literature available and the authors’ experiences in doing the national examination as the participant and preparing students to face the examination, this paper showed that the National Examination of English emerges to have more negative impacts than positive ones. The result of this paper presents the authors’ recommendation to be used by key stakeholders in Indonesia that they should re-design the national examination to measure the students’ border competence effectively and objectively in English subject.

This study aims to investigate types of cohesive devices frequently used in writing argumentative essays by high-achieving college students in Indonesia and to analyse their awareness of usage of these. Participants were asked to write an essay on a pre-determined topic; analysis was then conducted to investigate the most frequent cohesive devices used. Data on the second study question, understanding of the usage of cohesive devices, were gathered though semi-structured interviews. The data indicate that students effectively used various types of grammatical cohesive devices, particularly reference devices. However, some claimed not to know that they were using other cohesive devices. They believed that conjunctions were the only type that functions to connect ideas across sentences and paragraphs, and did not realise that this, that, the, and other reference devices are cohesive devices. In terms of the use of lexical cohesive devices, participants used synonyms more than other sub-types of lexical cohesive devices. The most frequently used device was the, which functions both as a cohesive device and an article. All participants agreed that though links or cohesive devices are necessary to achieve coherence, two claimed that these are not determining factors in producing good writing quality. They argued that high-quality writing needs to contain linguistic features related to sophisticated language and text difficulty. The first suggestion is that focused programs should be adopted to teach the writing of argumentative essays to help lower-achieving students attain the same writing level as high-achieving students. Second, a teaching programme integrating the use of sophisticated grammar, lexical diversity and cohesive devices should be a curriculum priority.

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan pembelajaran Assurance, Relevance, Interest, Assessment, Satisfaction (ARIAS) berbantuan etnomatematika terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa. Metode penelitian eksperimen dengan desain posttest only control grup. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas VII MTs Al-Wathoniyah 08 Jakarta. Pengambilan sampel penelitian berdasar pada populasi terjangkau dengan teknik multistage sampling, diperoleh dua kelas, yaitu satu kelas sebagai kelompok eksperimen dan satu kelas sebagai kelompok kontrol. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan secara inferensial dengan terlebih dahulu dilakukan uji prasyarat analisis berupa uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas. Berdasarkan pada hasil pengujian hipotesis, hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran ARIAS berbantuan etnomatematika berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa kelas VII. Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran ARIAS, Etnomatematika, Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis.

The purpose of this study is to (1) To find out the importance of work motivation on vocational teacher job satisfaction in the supervision of the eastern part of Pemalang Regency, (2) to find out the effect of compensation on job satisfaction of private Vocational Teachers in the supervisory area of the eastern part of Pemalang Regency, (3) to determine the effect of work motivation and compensation on job satisfaction of private vocational school teachers in the supervisory region of the eastern part of Pemalang Regency. Data collection method used was a questionnaire method. Analysis of the data used is descriptive analysis, test requirements and hypothesis testing which includes simple linear regression analysis and multiple regression analysis. Factors that affect teacher job satisfaction include work motivation and compensation 54.4%, the remaining 45.6% is influenced by variables outside the study. Work motivation and compensation of teachers in private vocational supervisory regions in the eastern part of Pemalang Regency are categorized while the job satisfaction of teachers in private vocational supervisory areas in the eastern part of Pemalang district is categorized high.

This research aims to analyze the influence of the self-concept dimension and the locus of control dimension on the performance of Maluku Province Regional Revenue Agency employees. This research uses a descriptive-quantitative approach with a correlational cause-effect type. The population used in this research was all 160 employees of the Maluku Province Bapenda. Determining the sample size uses Issac and Michael's sample table, where if the population is 160 people, then at the 95% confidence level, the sample is 110 people, which is determined using simple random sampling. Data analysis is multiple linear regression. The results of the research conclude that Self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Maluku Province Bapenda employees, Self-esteem has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Maluku Province Bapenda employees, Self-leadership has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Provincial Bapenda employees Maluku, Internal Locus of Control has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Maluku Province Bapenda employees and External Locus of Control has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Maluku Province Bapenda employees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to know UIN Antasari students’ common mistakes in writing Arabic annexation system (idhafat). The sample is 90 students who join in the subject of tarkib tawabi. It takes qualitative approach with error analysis method. The data are collected from the documentation of students’ syntax workbook which is then analyzed by syntactic error analysis. The result of the study shows that the common mistakes in writing Arabic annexation vary from the mistake in mudhaf, mudhaf ilaih, multiple idhafat, and that in meaning of idhafat. These errors are caused by inadequate duration of learning Arabic in the secondary school level, the teacher that focuses more on explaining syntax theory, and the school’s orientation in raising students’ speaking skill.

The role of the principal is very important, a principal must be able to plan and implement work programs, and conduct regular evaluations of the educational process. Learning is essentially a process of interaction between students and their environment, and emphasizes practice. Religious education in schools has an important role in fostering the generation of the Indonesian nation, both in creating humans with moral values ​​and having a high spiritual level. The results of this study: 1) The school principal always monitors the teaching staff in carrying out the tasks that have been provided to be implemented according to their fields, the school principal also always provides motivation to the teaching staff at every opportunity and always supports the teaching staff who want to improve their abilities and creativity by trying fulfill what is needed to support the abilities and creativity of the teaching staff under the auspices of the institution they lead. In addition to motivating the teaching staff of the school principal, he also seeks to meet the needs of the teaching staff in order to increase their creativity. 2) The principal in improving the creativity of educators is to see and monitor the learning process directly, involving all parties in the task, involving educators to attend training that can improve their abilities and creativity.

Mesua ferrea L. (Ceylon ironwood, Calophyllaceae) is a popular medicinal plant with a long history in South and Southeast Asia folk medicines. In this study, we report the phytochemical analysis, FTIR fingerprint, as well as antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the crude extract of leaves of M. ferrea and its fractions. The dried leaves of M. ferrea were extracted with ethanol by the re-maceration method. The crude extract was further partitioned in ethanol-water and ethyl acetate to obtain ethanol and ethyl acetate fractions, respectively. The identification of compounds in the extract and fractions was conducted according to the standard phytochemical screening method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized to record their metabolites fingerprint. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated with the disk diffusion method against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The antioxidant activity assay was conducted with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging method. The crude extract of M. ferrea leaves and it fractions contained saponins, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and terpenoids. The FTIR data supported the presence of terpenoids and glycosides in those samples as well. The extract and fractions demonstrated considerable antimicrobial activity against all tested bacteria and fungi, with MIC values ranged 3.9-31.3 μg/ml. The ethyl acetate fraction of M. ferrea leaves showed a moderate antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 49.19 μg/ml.

Life skill educationis a formofal Urwatul Wutsqo boarding school anticipation in facing community problems. This boarding school has done many changes in educational process. The change is not only on Islamic education, but in educational life skill. The planning is started from determination of life skill, person in charge of the unit, grouping determination, life skill of preparation of activity report books. The purpose of life skill is fostering pupil to have independence, equiping pupil to have skill which useful for their future life. The method used is discussion, giving tasks, demonstration, giving good advice, giving story about succsessful and independence people. The independence must be achieved is emotional independence in fulfilling basic need, having independence attitude, capable in making decision. Evaluation verbally or directly, regular reports by the leader (Abah) either by phone or sending message, sending activity life skill books, direct observation of pupil, and life skill activities.

Karakteristik dan kepribadian siswa dapat mempengaruhi kemampuan mereka dalam berkomunikasi. Beberapa ahli menyatakan bahwa dua karakter utama siswa dalam pembelajaran bahasa, yaitu ekstrovert dan introvert, adalah karakter yang saling bertentangan. Dalam hal ini, karakteristik ini dapat mempengaruhi kompetensi komunikasi siswa karena perberbedaan motivasi dan egoisme antara ekstrovert dan introvert. Pada dasarnya, kepribadian siswa dapat membantu pola belajar mereka mencapai keberhasilan dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Oleh karena itu, para guru disarankan untuk mengetahui karakter peserta didiknya, karena dengan mengetahui kepribadian mereka, para guru akan dapat memilih strategi pembelajaran yang tepat untuk diterapkan pada proses belajar mengajar di kelas mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan deskripsi terkait proses belajar mengajar dan strategi yang diterapkan para guru Bahasa Inggris kepada para siswa yang mempunyai karakteristik kepribadian introvert di kelas speaking.

One of proposed Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) concept is fully ceramic micro-encapsulated fuel (FCMF). FCMF using uranium mononitride (UN) has better safety aspects than UO2 pellet fuel although it might not have a better neutronic performance due to the presence of matrix and high neutron-induced interaction of 14N. Before implementing UN-FCMF technology in Small-PWR, further research must be taken place to make sure the proposed design of fuel assembly has inherent safety features and maintain the fuel performance. This study focusses on the neutronic analysis of UN-FCMF based fuel assembly using Serpent and SCALE codes. It is shown in the proposed fuel assembly design has inherent safety features with respect to the fuel temperature reactivity coefficient, void reactivity coefficient, and moderator temperature reactivity coefficient. It is noted that the use of FCMF leads to a lower ratio of burnup to 235U enrichment ratio compared to the UO2/Zr fuel. Keywords: Small-PWR, Fully ceramic micro-encapsulated fuel, Uranium mononitride, SCALE, Serpent

Setiap Al Quran yang beredar di Indonesia harus lulus pentashihan di Lajnah Pentashihan Mushaf Al Quran (LPMA). Namun, Al Quran digital yang beredar saat ini belum seluruhnya dilakukan pentashihan di LPMA sehingga tidak terjamin keutuhan dan keaslian dari Al Quran digital. Selain itu, Sistem Pelayanan Pentashihan Mushaf Al Quran (SPPMA) belum mengakomodir pelayanan pentashihan Al Quran digital, sehingga diperlukan mekanisme baru yang dapat menjamin keutuhan dan keautentikan Al Quran digital. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan pengembangan SPPMA menggunakan metode WebML dengan menerapkan tanda tangan digital agar dapat menjamin keutuhan dan keautentikan dari Al Quran digital. Hasil penelitian ini berupa rekomendasi proses bisnis pentashihan Al Quran digital dan rancangan pengembangan SPPMA dengan menambahkan fitur tanda tangan digital dan cek tanda tashih dengan objek Surat Tanda Tashih digital, paket aplikasi android Al Quran digital, dan Mushaf Al Quran standar LPMA.