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Improving efficiency and quality in ironing and folding clothes is a primary concern in modern households. This research aims to develop a prototype of an automatic ironing and folding device that enhances productivity while reducing processing time compared to manual methods. Testing was conducted on three types of fabric materials: polyester, cotton, and linen, by comparing time and folding quality between the automatic and manual methods. The results showed that the automatic prototype completed the process in an average of 5 minutes for all fabric types, compared to 8 minutes with the manual method. In terms of folding quality, the automatic prototype demonstrated more consistent results with a high level of neatness across all fabric types. The conclusion of this study is that using the automatic ironing and folding prototype provides significant time efficiency and improves quality compared to the manual method. These findings contribute to the development of more effective and efficient household technologies.  

This study aims to analyze the growth performance of catfish (Pangasius sp.) cultivated in a tarpaulin pond system. Patin fish farming is one of the leading fisheries subsectors in Indonesia due to its high market demand and high nutritional content. The tarpaulin pond system was chosen because it offers efficiency in water quality management and disease risk reduction. This study was conducted in Gunungsitoli in December 2024, using an experimental method that included measuring fish length and weight during the rearing period. The results showed that water quality, including temperature (26-28°C), pH (6.5-7.5), and dissolved oxygen level (5 mg/L), played an important role in determining the fish survival rate, which reached 90%. Feeding strategies with a combination of artificial and natural feeds (silkworms, Artemia) have been shown to significantly improve fish growth. The main challenges in this aquaculture include water quality fluctuations, fry adaptation, and disease management, which can be overcome with aeration technology, probiotics, and natural immunostimulants. With the right innovations, the tarpaulin pond system proves to be an efficient and sustainable farming method in supporting catfish productivity.

Agrotechnology plays a crucial role in increasing agricultural productivity through the implementation of modern innovations and technologies. Challenges such as land degradation, climate change, and limited natural resources can be addressed through precision technology, smart irrigation, biotechnology, and agricultural mechanization. This study employs a literature review method by analyzing various studies from 2019 to 2024 that discuss the impact of agrotechnology on agricultural yields. The findings indicate that the application of precision irrigation systems can enhance water use efficiency by up to 40%, while the use of genetically engineered superior crop varieties can increase yields and improve plant resistance to pests and diseases. Additionally, the utilization of digital technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), enables more efficient and data-driven land management. However, major challenges in implementing these technologies include limited farmer access, high investment costs, and low digital literacy among farmers. Therefore, policy support, financial incentives, and farmer training are necessary to ensure the widespread and sustainable adoption of technology. Thus, agrotechnology can serve as a primary solution for increasing agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental sustainability.

This study aims to address the challenges and propose solutions for the Optimization of Blockchain-Based Cybersecurity Systems to Enhance Resilience Against Ransomware Attacks using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Blockchain is increasingly recognized as a transformative technology in cybersecurity due to its decentralized structure, transparency, and robustness in securing data. Despite these advantages, its widespread adoption is hindered by several challenges, including scalability, interoperability, high energy consumption, and limited access to representative ransomware datasets. This research highlights that integrating blockchain with advanced technologies such as data analytics, machine learning, and Explainable AI (XAI) can significantly enhance its effectiveness in combating ransomware.The findings reveal that Graph Convolutional Neural Networks (GCN) enable real-time detection of ransomware patterns in network traffic with an accuracy of up to 95%. Furthermore, Layer-2 solutions like the Lightning Network and sharding effectively alleviate the load on main blockchains, thereby increasing transaction throughput. Efficient consensus mechanisms, including Proof of Stake (PoS) and Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), address energy consumption issues, making blockchain more adaptable to IoT and resource-constrained environments. These approaches have proven successful in enabling early detection, mitigation, and prevention of ransomware in IoT systems, cloud infrastructures, and smart grid networks. The implications of this study underscore the potential of blockchain as a critical component of proactive and adaptive cybersecurity systems. However, overcoming existing challenges requires further development of hybrid frameworks that integrate blockchain with data analytics and machine learning technologies. In addition, efforts should focus on standardizing global security protocols to enhance interoperability and creating robust, diverse ransomware datasets to support more accurate detection systems. Future research should also explore methods to minimize latency and improve blockchain efficiency in real-time cybersecurity applications.

Urban flooding is increasingly concerning due to climate change and rapid urbanization. Factors such as intensified rainfall, urban sprawl, and reduced permeable surfaces heighten flood risks, making efficient stormwater management crucial. This study focuses on developing a Decision Support System (DSS) to optimize green infrastructure (GI) placement in urban areas, aiming to enhance stormwater infiltration and reduce flood risks under climate change scenarios. The research reviews current strategies for GI planning and DSS in urban flood management. By integrating GIS tools, hydrological models, and climate data, the DSS identifies ideal locations for GI measures like rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable pavements, promoting effective stormwater management while addressing climate change. Hydrological models simulate stormwater behavior under varying rainfall conditions, and GIS maps potential GI sites within urban areas. Simulations of future extreme rainfall events assess GI performance under changing climate conditions. Results show significant reductions in stormwater runoff and flood risks, particularly in areas with high impervious surfaces. Challenges such as space constraints in dense urban areas, scalability of GI solutions, and long-term maintenance are discussed. The study concludes that integrating GI with traditional stormwater systems offers a comprehensive approach to urban flood mitigation, with the DSS serving as a key tool for urban planners and policymakers.

Microplastic pollution, particularly from textile waste, has become a significant environmental concern, especially in urban runoff systems. These pollutants pose a considerable threat to water quality, aquatic life, and human health. Traditional wastewater treatment methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of microplastic contamination. This research explores the integration of advanced biodegradable polymer coatings with solar-powered textile waste treatment to reduce microplastic pollution in urban runoff systems. Biodegradable polymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), are highlighted for their potential to efficiently filter microplastics while providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional filtration technologies. By combining these materials with a small solar-powered unit, the prototype enables an off-grid, low-energy solution to treat textile wastewater in urban environments. The study includes testing the prototype in simulated urban runoff conditions with varying concentrations of microplastics, evaluating key performance indicators such as microplastic removal efficiency, energy consumption, and operational sustainability. Results demonstrate a significant reduction in microplastic concentration, indicating the effectiveness of biodegradable polymer coatings and solar-powered systems in treating urban runoff. The discussion addresses the feasibility of using local biodegradable materials, performance in real-world urban environments, and operational challenges such as maintenance and scalability. This innovative approach is compared with existing microplastic filtration methods, such as membrane filtration and adsorption, highlighting its advantages in terms of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The findings suggest that this integrated system could offer a viable, low-cost solution for addressing microplastic pollution in urban drainage systems, with potential for widespread urban implementation.

Information and communication technologies' (ICTs') explosive growth will raise questions efficiently support the accounting industry in order to simplify the delivery of its goods and services in Nigeria beyond 2024. The role of ICT on the growth of the accounting profession in Nigeria was the main focus of this study. Using a tool called the role of ICT in Accounting Questionnaire (RIAQ), 60 accountants' opinions were purposefully gathered from the teaching and bursary staff of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as well as the six banks that operate in Keffi Metropolis, in order to implement the survey study design. The chi-square statistic was employed in the data analysis to determine the degree to which ICT has helped the accounting industry, and the association between ICT and job competency in the accounting industry was examined using regression analysis. In summary, the study discovered a substantial correlation (P<0.05) between accounting proficiency and ICT use. According to the study's findings, ICT is crucial to Nigeria's accounting and Vision 2024 progress and achievement. It was suggested that accounting professionals should receive ongoing training in order to embrace and use ICT into accounting practice.

The application of algorithms in the mentoring activity scheduling system is an innovative solution to overcome the complexity of time and resource management. This study aims to develop a mentoring activity scheduling system for Reading and Writing the Qur'an (BTQ) using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. The PSO algorithm was chosen because of its ability to find optimal solutions efficiently through a particle population approach. This system is designed to meet the schedule preferences of students and supervisors, taking into account the limited time available and the interrelationships between schedules. This study makes a significant contribution to improving the efficiency of BTQ mentoring activity scheduling, as well as demonstrating the potential of PSO in solving other scheduling problems.

This study aims to develop an intuitive and efficient smart home control system by utilizing hand tracking and speech recognition technologies. These technologies employ the OpenCV, Mediapipe, PyAudio, and Speech Recognition libraries to recognize hand gestures and voice commands in real-time. The system is developed using a Raspberry Pi connected to a webcam and microphone as input devices, and a relay to control electronic appliances. The results show a high accuracy rate at optimal light intensity for hand tracking and a specific distance for speech recognition. This system is implemented in an IoT environment to control devices such as lights and door locks. The research is expected to contribute to the development of smarter and more user-friendly smart homes.

This study addresses the legal responsibility of carriers for the loss or damage of goods during road transportation, as stipulated in Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation (UU LLAJ). Article 193 of UU LLAJ obliges carriers to provide compensation for any loss incurred during transportation, except in cases of force majeure or third-party negligence. The study also explores the application of breach of contract (wanprestasi) and strict liability principles as the legal foundation for carrier accountability. However, the practical implementation of these regulations often faces challenges, including unclear contractual clauses on liability, difficulties in proving carrier negligence, and slow or inefficient dispute resolution mechanisms. To address these issues, the study proposes strategic measures such as regulatory revisions to clarify carrier liability boundaries, the establishment of standardized transportation contracts, enhanced legal education for stakeholders, strengthened non-litigation mechanisms like mediation and the Consumer Dispute Resolution Agency (BPSK), and the optimization of insurance to mitigate risks. These recommendations aim to foster a more efficient, reliable, and legally protective transportation system for all stakeholders involved.

This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach to understand the relationship between capital, production costs, and income of MSMEs based on the experience and perspective of an entrepreneur. The subjects of this research are the owners or managers of MSMEs engaged in various sectors, such as food, crafts, and trade. The data collection techniques in this research used interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. This research data analysis technique uses data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. This research shows that capital management and production cost efficiency play an important role in determining the income of MSMEs, adequate capital support allows entrepreneurs to increase their production capacity and quality, while efficient production cost management ensures the sustainability of a business. External factors, such as accessing and utilizing technology, are also something that can drive the success of MSMEs.

The optimization of thread management in operating systems is essential to improve the performance of multithreading-based applications. This study analyzes various techniques to enhance thread management efficiency, including thread pooling, dynamic scheduling, load balancing, and synchronization contention reduction. Experimental results indicate that thread pooling reduces overhead by reusing threads, while dynamic scheduling improves multitasking responsiveness by prioritizing urgent tasks. Load balancing ensures equitable workload distribution across processor cores, minimizing execution time. Furthermore, reducing synchronization contention using mechanisms like semaphores decreases thread waiting time, thereby boosting application performance. These optimizations enable modern operating systems to efficiently utilize multi-core architectures, improving speed, responsiveness, and user experience. This research highlights the importance of thread management optimization as a foundational step towards developing adaptive and scalable operating systems for future complex and data-intensive applications.

The importance of employee performance accountability in transparent and efficient public financial management, particularly amid the demands for improved public service quality. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors affecting employee performance accountability, namely the regional government accounting system, accounting control, legislation, human resource quality, and reporting systems. The research employs a quantitative methodology with a descriptive approach. A census technique was utilized, where all employees of BPKAD, totaling 51 individuals, were designated as respondents. The data analysis technique employed is multiple regression to determine the influence of each independent variable on the dependent variable, which is employee performance accountability. The findings of the study indicate that the regional government accounting system, accounting control, and human resource quality significantly influence employee performance accountability. Conversely, legislation did not show a significant influence, while the reporting system approached the significance threshold. In conclusion, this study emphasizes that improving the quality of the accounting system, internal control, and human resource development is crucial for enhancing employee performance accountability at BPKAD Pekanbaru City. The implications of this research are expected to provide insights for decision-making and improvements in public financial management practices.  

The shipping industry faces challenges in reducing environmental impact and increasing operational efficiency. Among them are the expansion tanks on ship engines which play an important role in maintaining the pressure and water quality of the engine cooling system, which is still run manually on some ships. This can result in the risk of engine damage due to overheating or unstable pressure. Manual water filling that requires crew supervision can cause operational instability. This research designed a prototype of an automatic water filling system for expansion tanks, using microcontroller-based automation technology and an Internet of things system to make monitoring easier. This system aims to increase efficiency and reduce the risk of engine damage, thereby supporting the sustainability of ship operations in the future. In the trials that have been carried out, this tool is able to operate the expansion tank filling automatically and efficiently. The distance sensor used has high accuracy with a largest error of 1.6%, and an average error of 0.01%. Integration with the Internet of Things system can run well and reliably with 100% success and latency of 0.5 – 1 second. The system's overall success rate is 80%. So the system can be used in real working conditions

Background: Digitalization is fundamentally reshaping health financing, enabling more efficient management of healthcare resources, improving service delivery, and increasing accessibility. This systematic review explores the intersection of digital tools and financial health systems, examining their transformative potential.Objective: The primary aim of this review is to identify the impact of digitalization on healthcare financial management, highlighting its benefits and addressing the challenges that arise during its implementation.Methods: A systematic review of 10 studies was conducted, focusing on digital health financing and employing PRISMA guidelines to ensure rigorous selection and analysis. The data extraction process identified thematic relevance, methodological rigor, and contextual insights.Results: The findings reveal that digitalization enhances resource allocation, patient accessibility, and administrative efficiency. Technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence optimize transparency and predictive financial modeling. However, significant challenges include data security vulnerabilities and the integration of digital tools with legacy systems.Conclusion: Digital technologies present transformative potential for healthcare financing. However, strategic implementation, robust governance, and cross-sector collaboration are critical to overcoming challenges and maximizing the benefits of digitalization. By addressing these needs, digitalization can create sustainable, inclusive, and equitable healthcare systems for the future.

This study aims to analyze the quality of public services at the Marusu Sub-district Office in Maros Regency. The research uses a qualitative method with data collection through interviews and observations. The informants consisted of the Sub-district Head and staff members at the sub-district office. The results show that, overall, the quality of service at the Marusu Sub-district Office demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting community needs. The services provided are perceived as good, particularly in terms of responsiveness and professionalism of the officers. However, there are several areas that need improvement, such as inadequate facilities, suboptimal infrastructure, and the need to strengthen human resources to deliver more efficient and effective services. Overall, despite some shortcomings, the quality of service at the Marusu Sub-district Office meets the service standards expected by the public, with potential for further improvement.

This study aims to analyze the quality of public services at the Marusu Sub-district Office in Maros Regency. The research uses a qualitative method with data collection through interviews and observations. The informants consisted of the Sub-district Head and staff members at the sub-district office. The results show that, overall, the quality of service at the Marusu Sub-district Office demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting community needs. The services provided are perceived as good, particularly in terms of responsiveness and professionalism of the officers. However, there are several areas that need improvement, such as inadequate facilities, suboptimal infrastructure, and the need to strengthen human resources to deliver more efficient and effective services. Overall, despite some shortcomings, the quality of service at the Marusu Sub-district Office meets the service standards expected by the public, with potential for further improvement.

Professional Ethics of Prosecutors in Law Enforcement in Indonesia Is a guideline for behavior in a Prosecutor profession, which if it can be implemented in accordance with the objectives will produce prosecutors who do have good moral qualities in carrying out their duties. So that the judicial life in our country will lead to success. The purpose of this writing is to find out and understand the regulation of the Prosecutor's Code of Ethics in the legal system in Indonesia and how the sanctions and procedures for resolving prosecutors who violate the code of ethics. This research was conducted with a Normative Juridical legal approach. The results of this writing: First, the regulation of the Prosecutor's Code of Ethics in the legal system in Indonesia is regulated in PERJA No. PER-014 / A / JA / 11/2012 concerning the Prosecutor's Code of Conduct, the Prosecutor's Code of Ethics is used as a direction or behavioral guide to realize Prosecutors who have integrity, are responsible, and guarantee the moral quality of Prosecutors in society in order to realize an effective, efficient, clean, transparent and accountable bureaucracy based on Tri Krama Adhyaksa. Second, Sanctions and Settlement Procedures for Prosecutors who violate the code of ethics. In the event of a violation of the code of ethics by a prosecutor, there are Sanctions, both the Code of Ethics, other sanctions, namely disciplinary sanctions for civil servants if they violate the disciplinary regulations of civil servants and criminal sanctions if the act is a criminal act, and the party authorized to carry out the settlement starting from the examination stage to the verdict is the code of conduct council.  

The rapid development of information technology and telecommunications has driven companies and MSMEs to adopt desktop, mobile, and web-based applications to enhance operational performance. PT HPS Painan Padang, previously relying on manual ticket bookings, faced challenges in efficiency and susceptibility to brokering practices. To address this, a web-based travel ticket booking application was developed, enabling customers to book tickets online more practically, quickly, and conveniently, anytime and anywhere. The integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology in the form of a chatbot further enhances service efficiency and responsiveness. This feature provides real-time information on departure schedules, seat selection, and payment transactions while also supporting sentiment analysis and swift responses to customer feedback, ultimately improving service quality. The application, built using PHP, MySQL, and CodeIgniter with a Prototype development approach, adapts to changing market demands. Testing via GTmetrix on the https://desistravel.xyz/backend page demonstrated excellent performance with an 88% Performance score, 95% Structure score, and optimal Web Vitals metrics, indicating a fast, responsive, and stable platform. The final product is a user-friendly web-based ticket booking application supported by an intelligent chatbot, offering a seamless user experience, enhancing customer satisfaction, and streamlining the travel booking process efficiently.

The purpose of this study is to design and build a garden fence made of wood and recycled bottles in an effort to develop an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution. In addition to functioning as a room divider, this garden fence can also be used as a decorative component to add to the aesthetic appeal of the garden. This study examines the structural strength, material durability, and aesthetic value of the fence building using wood and recycled bottles. The method used in this activity is the ABCD method, the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) approach method which is a mentoring method that prioritizes the utilization of assets and potentials around the community. This research method also evaluates the environmental impact and cost efficiency of using recycled materials. The results of the study show that a fence made of wood and recycled bottles can be a practical and attractive choice for a garden plan. This fence not only supports the management of plastic bottle waste, but also provides a smart solution that is financially efficient and affordable.