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Physical modification of starch using microwave heat treatment (MHT) technology serves as an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to enhance the functional properties of starch without chemical additives. This article aims to examine the influence of microwave power and heating duration on the swelling power and solubility of various starch types, including tapioca, taro, sago, and lotus rhizome. A review of four studies revealed that power and time parameters significantly affect the crystalline structure of starch granules, resulting in either enhancement or reduction of their functional properties. High power or prolonged heating may decrease swelling power due to crystal restructuring and granule disruption, while solubility increases as a result of amylose and amylopectin degradation. MHT has proven to accelerate the heating process in a volumetric and efficient manner, improving water absorption capacity and viscosity. Despite its drawback of uneven heat distribution, this method remains relevant as a physical modification technique aligned with green processing principles in the food industry.

This study analyzes the impact of employee welfare on working conditions at PT P, focusing on welfare policies and facilities such as health insurance, employment insurance, on-site clinic services, maternity leave, workload balance, and working hours. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through interviews and direct observation of several employees. The findings show that company-provided welfare positively influences working conditions. Health facilities and work protection increase employees' sense of security and comfort. In addition, fair working hours, sufficient rest time, and attention to both physical and psychological well-being enhance work motivation and employee loyalty. Employees feel appreciated when the company supports work-life balance, leading to a more productive, harmonious, and low-conflict work environment. The study concludes that employee welfare is a key factor in shaping the quality of the workplace. 

The purpose of this study is to determine the magnitude of the influence of inflation and interest rates on economic growth in Kupang City. The research used is quantitative research analyzed using the help of the SPSS (statistical package for the social sciences) time series data software program. The data collection for this study is secondary data from the East Nusa Tenggara Central Statistics Agency and Bank Indonesia in 2013-2022 in the form of quarters (time series) in NTT Province. The results of the study show that the results of the regression analysis, inflation does not have a significant effect on economic growth in Kupang City during the 2013-2022 period. The results of the partial test (t-test) show that changes in interest rates play a role in determining the dynamics of economic growth, where lower interest rates tend to encourage increased investment and consumption, while higher interest rates have the potential to restrain economic activity because they increase borrowing costs. The results of the simultaneous test (F test), inflation and interest rates have a significance value of less than 0.05, which means that both variables simultaneously play a role in determining economic growth. The coefficient of determination (R²) value of 35.11% indicates that only a small portion of the variation in economic growth can be explained by inflation and interest rates. The remaining 64.89% is influenced by other factors outside the model, such as investment levels, government spending, unemployment rates, fiscal policies, and external factors such as global commodity prices and national economic conditions.

Sprint or short-distance running is a running event in the sport of athletics that demands maximum speed in a short amount of time. Speed and acceleration are key factors in achieving success in sprint events, making effective training methods essential to enhance athlete performance. This study aims to determine the effect of uphill running training on the speed and acceleration of sprinter athletes in the Athletics Student Activity Unit (UKM) at Universitas Negeri Surabaya. The research uses a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design, specifically the One-Group Pretest-Posttest. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, with a population of 24 athletes and a sample of 15 male sprinter athletes aged 18-21 years. The instrument used was a 60-meter and 30-meter sprint test, with uphill running training conducted over 6 weeks at a frequency of three times per week. The results showed a significant improvement in the athletes' speed and acceleration after undergoing uphill running training, as evidenced by the t-test results with a significance value of <0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that uphill running training can positively influence the speed and acceleration of sprinter athletes in the UKM athletics program at Universitas Negeri Surabaya.

Aging is a dominant risk factor for most forms of cardiovascular disease. Sedentary lifestyle in elderly with obesity can decrease the function of cardiovascular system. Previous study determined that moderate intensity aerobic exercise was highly recommended in elderly because the type of exercise can improve body fitness and oxidative damage due to aging. The aims of this study was to investigate the effect of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on NOx plasma level, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in sedentary elderly women with overweight. The research method is quasi experimental with pre test and post test design. The sample included 33 volunteer sedentary elderly women overweight with age 65,11±4,85 years old that divided on two group that is the experimental group (EG/ n=17) and control group (CG/ n=16). EG performed moderate intensity aerobic exercise (walking) during 30 min per session, intensity 50–80% heart rate maximum,  three times per week for 12 week. The examination of NOx plasma level by ELISA method and resting blood pressure by auscultation method. Data was processed by unpaired t-test. Experimental group had significantly lower level of SBP (-10,294 p 0,001) than CG. NOx plasma level showed significantly decreases in both group (p < 0,05), but the decreasing trend was found to be higher in the CG. DBP and body mass index (BMI) did not change (p >0,05). Moderate intensity aerobic exercise can delay the reduction of NO due to aging proceses.

Finding out “persepsi santri” at Islamic Boarding School Raudlatul Ulum 1 Putri about the Compulsory Study Hour activity as a self-study method was the aim of this study.  This study employed a qualitative methodology, gathering data through documentation, interviews, and observation.  The findings demonstrated that students benefited greatly from the Compulsory Study Hour exercise, which enhanced their capacity to focus, comprehend the subject matter, and study on their own. However, several problems hindered the Compulsory Study Hour activity, such as tired students, monotonous learning methods, and lack of mentors. To make this activity more effective, it is recommended to add variations in learning methods, provide adequate mentors, and give students sufficient rest time.

A queue is a condition where there is a delay in service due to busy service activity. Queues can occur at places that provide services, one of which is at places that provide food and beverage services. The fast food trend is growing rapidly. One of the restaurants providing fast food is Wizzmie Jimbaran. Queuing theory is used to determine optimization in decision making in queuing systems. This research purposed to determine the theory and queuing system, birth and death in queuing theory, queuing system model, the probability that there are zero people in the system, average arrival rate, average level of service to visitors, and to find out optimality of the queuing system at Wizzmie Jimbaran. From the results, it was found that a birth and death process occurred at Wizzmie Jimbaran queuing process with the M/M/3 queuing model and First In First Out (FIFO) service discipline. The average level of consumers waiting in queue  is 1-3 queues. With the system utility level  ranging at intervals that are not much different and the probability that there are zero people in the system recorded is less than 1. The time required for visitors in the system  is 2-5 minutes and the time required for visitors in the queue  is 1-5 minutes.  

Hospitalization is a disruptive experience for children that can also induce anxiety. Generally, the reactions of children undergoing inpatient care are anxiety, crying, and restlessness. Play therapy can help distract children from pain and provide relaxation. This study aims to determine the effect of squishy toy play therapy on reducing anxiety in preschool-aged children (3-6 years old) undergoing hospitalization. This study employs a Pre-Experimental method with a One Group Pre-Post Test Design. The population for this research is 200 children each month. The sample consists of 80 respondents who are preschool-aged (3-6 years old) and have been admitted to Rizani Paiton Probolinggo Hospital. The sampling technique used is accidental sampling. Data management involves processes such as Editing, Coding, Scoring, and Tabulating, and the data are analyzed using the Wilcoxon test.Top of FormBottom of Form The results of this study show that the average anxiety score before the squishy toy play therapy was 2.54. The average anxiety score after the therapy was 1.56. The analysis using the Wilcoxon test indicates that there is an effect of squishy toy play therapy on reducing anxiety in preschool-aged children (3-6 years old) undergoing hospitalization, with a p-value of 0.000. Squishy play therapy is carried out twice a day for three consecutive days, squishy play therapy is suitable for preschool children because this therapy is easy to do, does not require a lot of facilities and takes a short time. Suggestions for further researchers observe parents and closest people as one of the factors that influence the effectiveness of squishy play therapy.

This research presents a personalized, context-aware recommender system to suggest Places of Interest (POIs) using a hybrid approach combining Bayesian inference and collaborative filtering. The system explicitly addresses the cold-start problem that new users face and improves recommendation accuracy by considering contextual variables such as user mood, budget, companion, and location. The system collects real-time contextual inputs for new users with no historical data and applies Bayesian inference to generate relevant POI suggestions. As users begin to interact and provide ratings, the system progressively shifts to a collaborative filtering mechanism, leveraging cosine similarity to identify similar users within comparable contexts. The recommender system focuses on three categories of POIs: restaurants, hotels, and landmarks. These locations are retrieved through the Google Maps API, and only mapped locations are considered. The system was implemented on Android devices and evaluated through a user study involving 25 participants from diverse backgrounds, including software developers, IT students, and general users. Evaluation metrics such as normalized Discounted Cumulative Gain (nDCG) and classification accuracy were used to assess recommendation quality. Results demonstrate that the system performs better than traditional methods, with nDCG improvements reaching up to 83 percent. Users reported high satisfaction regarding the recommendations' accuracy, ease of use, and contextual relevance. While the system offers significant improvements, it also has certain limitations. Its dependency on Google Maps data may restrict its scope, and using only four contextual factors limits the system’s adaptability to more complex user preferences. Future enhancements could include additional dynamic contexts such as weather, POI popularity, and time-related trends, as well as integrating more advanced models to increase personalization and flexibility in real-world applications.

This research examines the reconstruction of Article 4 of the Corruption Crime Law regarding the return of state financial losses through a progressive legal approach. This research uses sociological normative legal research methods with statutory and conceptual approaches. The results show that the provision of Article 4 which states that the return of state financial losses does not eliminate punishment needs to be recon-structed to accommodate the principles of restorative justice and legal incentives for perpetrators who voluntarily return state losses. The reconstruction does not completely eliminate punishment, but provides different treatment based on the level of cooperation of the perpetrator. For corruption cases with relatively small state losses, a restorative justice approach is more appropriate considering that case handling costs are often greater than the value of losses. This research recommends reformulating Article 4 to provide op-portunities for administrative settlement within a certain timeframe before proceeding to criminal pro-ceedings.

Reading comprehension in Arabic is an essential skill for students at MA Darul Mukhlasin Tegalsiwalan. This ability supports the understanding of religious texts and enhances overall language competence. This study aims to analyze the strategies implemented to improve Arabic reading comprehension at the madrasa. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with Arabic teachers, and analysis of learning documents. The study focuses on the teaching strategies applied, the challenges encountered, and the effectiveness of the methods in enhancing students' reading comprehension. The findings indicate that the strategies used at MA Darul Mukhlasin Tegalsiwalan include the talaqqi method, authentic text-based learning, and a contextual approach. These strategies effectively help students comprehend the meaning and increase their interest in learning. However, some challenges persist, such as the limited availability of diverse reading materials and restricted learning time allocation. Evaluating and developing more innovative methods is expected to further enhance students' Arabic reading comprehension at the madrasa.

Examination of a criminal case in a judicial process essentially aims to find the material truth, namely the complete truth of a criminal case by applying the provisions of criminal procedural law honestly and in a timely manner with the aim of finding out who the perpetrator is who can be charged with committing something. violation of law. Making a post mortem et repertum gives the full duty to the doctor as an implementer in the field to assist the prosecutor in determining the direction of the charges that will be brought against the defendant, as well as assisting the judge in finding the material truth in deciding the criminal case. This research includes normative legal research, so the legal materials used are primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials. The technique for collecting legal materials that will be used as a source in this research is library research, namely collecting legal materials by reading statutory regulations, official documents, journals, articles from the internet, and other literature that is closely related to The issues discussed are based on secondary legal materials. The presence of the Pretrial Institution provides a warning that law enforcers must be careful in carrying out their legal actions and every legal action must be based on applicable legal provisions, meaning that they must be able to exercise restraint and distance themselves from arbitrary actions. Thus, it is clear that organizing pretrial proceedings is not an easy task considering that the activities of one law enforcement agency to assess and test the work patterns of other law enforcement agencies is definitely work that must be carried out carefully and mastering all law enforcement mechanisms. The judiciary in Indonesia, one of whose tasks is to examine laws against the constitution, is what we often call judicial review. This judicial review is carried out to protect the rights of citizens who feel disadvantaged by the enactment of a law. In this case, what concerns the author is the judicial review of article 77 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which in this article is felt to be detrimental to someone who is designated as a suspect by investigators, because the article does not regulate the determination of suspects as pre-trial objects.

Rapid urbanization has led to an increased demand for food in urban areas. At the same time, land limitations and dependence on external supplies pose significant challenges to food security. Urban agriculture is an innovative solution for producing local food using limited land and modern agricultural techniques such as hydroponics, aquaponics, vertical farming, and rooftop gardens. This approach allows urban agriculture to be more resource-efficient, reduces distribution costs, and minimizes its environmental impact by lowering its carbon footprint. In addition to environmental benefits, urban agriculture also brings social and economic benefits by raising awareness of food sustainability, creating new business opportunities, and enhancing food independence in urban communities. This research uses a literature review method to examine various articles discussing the development, obstacles, and implementation of urban agriculture in different countries. The results show that urban agriculture makes an important contribution to improving food security while also providing a sustainable alternative for the global food system. Therefore, promoting the growth of urban agriculture from the perspective of sustainable food security requires support from government institutions, the private sector, and local communities.

With various events that have a negative impact on Scarlett at the time of the product being boycotted because it is pro to Zionist carried out by the owner of Scarlett. This research was conducted with the aim of finding out the role of public relations in restoring the image of Scarlett products. This study uses a literature study methodology by collecting references from previous research from several researchers. The results of the research conducted show that public relations has a very important role in regulating the flow to restore Scarlett's image to the public through the media used, such as online media and print media to provide an explanation of the case, apologies to the public to regain public trust in Scarlett in order to get a good image again.

The purpose of this research is to find out the Participation of Traders in the Waste Management of the Laino Central Market of Muna Regency City. This research uses several methods of Porposive Sampling techniques. The slovin formula is used to determine the number of samples that will be studied, and qualitative descriptive analysis is used to analyze the market waste management system, the behavior of traders carried out by collecting data through observation, interviews, documentation. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the Participation of Traders in the Waste Management of the Laino Central Market of Muna Regency with a medium participation criterion of 61,44 %. This can be seen from the articipation of traders such as providing garbage containers at the sales location, collecting waste directly to the temporary disposal site, easy to reach the temporary disposal location, on time in paying dues, cleaning garbage before and after trading, approving people who dispose of garbage correctly. While the rest with a low criterion of 38.55% shows the lack of Participation of Traders in Market Waste Management in terms of attending meetings to discuss hygiene issues, and a joint evaluation of the cleanliness of the Market Environment.

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a kind of consumable plant, generally peoples will process the fruit and discharge the peel. Effervescent granule is a practice of powder preparation. This study aim to create the effervescent granulation preparation to making the peel if breadfruit will easier to consumen with extract concentrations : F1 (5%), F2 (10%), and F3 (15%) and determine the characteristics of the resulting preparation. Making effervescent granules using the alkaline granulation method. Then the resulting preparation is evaluated by testing, including organoleptic test, pH, flow rate, angle of repose, dissolve time, water content, granule size distribution, and froth height. Breadfruit peel extract can be formulated into effervescent granule preparations. Effervescent granules of F1, F2, and F3 from breadfruit peel extract produce a brownish-white powder, characteristic of the extract. All of the formulas have qualified pH, water content, rest angle, dissolve time, and granule size. Flow velocity F1 7.99 g/sec and F2 7.21 g/sec, including flow velocity "good,” while F3 includes “poorly soluble’ 2.68 g/sec. However, the formulas do not meet the foam height requirements in the market with a foam height of 3 cm, where FI is 0.9 cm, F2 is 0.93 cm, and F3 is 0.96 cm.    

The purpose of this study is to describe and examine the motivation of students at Rumah Tahfidz Tuo Surau Jorong Ladang Tibarau Nagari Koto Tangah District to memorize the Al-Qur’an using the wahdah method. Kamang Tilatang. This study employed a descriptive qualitative methodology, gathering data via documentation, interviews, and observation. The study’s findings demonstrate that two internal and external elements encourage pupils to memorize the Al-Qur’an through the wahdah method. Talent is the primary internal component. Students possess skill in memorizing the Al-Qur’an through the wahdah method because they have a passion for learning letters by heart. A brief correspondence. When employing the wahdah method to memorize the Al-Qur’an, pupils are motivated because of them who declare their desire for Allah SWT’s mercy and intervention. Students at Rumah Tahfidz Tuo Surau possess varying levels of intelligence when it comes to memorization of the Al-Qur’an. The availability of a tahfidz instructor is an external aspect; the teacher stays at the tahfidz home constantly and helps students memorize the Al-Qur’an. When learning the Qur’an, pupils are given certain time to memorize it, allowing them to focus more on the Qur’an memorization process. Factors related to the home environment, such as parents’ genuine support for their children’s adherence to the tahfidz of the Even among students who recite memorization recitations and recitations on memorization, it turns out that many students have not completed the memorization deposit according to what has been determined when it comes to the Koran, even with the right time to memorize and having targeted memorization.

Indonesia is known for its diversity of culture, ethnicity, religion and customs. One of the noble values ​​contained in Indonesian culture is the spirit of mutual cooperation. Mutual cooperation is a form of cooperation between individuals or groups in solving work or problems together, regardless of social status, background or personal interests. In the history of the Indonesian nation, this spirit has proven to be a solid foundation in building social solidarity, strengthening unity, and supporting the sustainability of social life. However, along with the times and rapid advances in technology, the value of mutual cooperation has begun to be replaced by the values ​​of more individualism. emphasizes personal interests and individual achievements. The modern era, with all the dynamics and influence of globalization, has caused many people to focus more on personal success without considering collective interests. This aims to re-explore the spirit of mutual cooperation in the modern era with an approach that is relevant to current developments, as well as finding ways to restore the value of togetherness which is increasingly being eroded by individualism.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have become an important component in the digital transformation of the healthcare system in Indonesia. However, EHR implementation in many health facilities in Indonesia is still fragmentary and not fully integrated. The main challenges in integrating health data into the national health system are issues of interoperability, data security, and inter-institutional coordination. This study aims to identify and analyze the main challenges in integrating health data from various EHR systems into Indonesia's national health system and its impact on the quality of health services, operational efficiency, and data security. The research method used was a descriptive qualitative approach, which combined literature study and in-depth interviews with experts in the field of health information technology and health policy. A literature study was conducted to identify technical, operational, and policy challenges faced in EHR implementation in Indonesia. Expert interviews were used to validate the findings obtained from the literature and provide additional insights into the local context. Thematic analysis techniques were used to organize and interpret the data. The results showed that the lack of common data standards is a major obstacle in the integration of EHR systems in Indonesia.A total of 45% of healthcare facilities adopt HL7 standards, 30% adopt FHIR, and 25% use proprietary systems, leading to the inability to efficiently share data between institutions. In addition, data security issues are also a major concern, with many healthcare facilities yet to implement adequate security protocols. Limited coordination between health institutions also hinders wider integration. Nonetheless, EHR integration has the potential to improve operational efficiency, with up to 25% reduction in administrative time in institutions that have integrated their systems.

The aim of this research is to find out how the role of e-commerce increases opportunities for MSMEs in Indonesia. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with literature study as the main data source. We carried out the data collection process by searching literature with the keyword "The role of e-commerce in Indonesian MSMEs." on the Google Scholar platform. The results show that e-commerce has made a significant contribution to the MSME players themselves. The role of e-commerce has also increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, which at that time became the main solution for MSMEs to survive amidst the crisis caused by restrictions on physical activity. With e-commerce integrated with social media, MSMEs can still operate and maintain income because they are able to adapt to changes in market behavior. However, this research also identified several main challenges, one of which is the low interest in reading which causes a lack of digital literacy among MSME players. Therefore, technology training, digital infrastructure development, and policies that support the empowerment of MSMEs in the digital era are needed. By conducting this research, of course there is hope that strategic steps can be formulated to maximize the potential of e-commerce, not only in expanding market access on a global scale, but also being able to increase the global competitiveness of MSMEs in a sustainable manner.