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Gold (Au) as a precious metal has played significant role throughout human history. Most gold ores subjected to leaching using the sodium cyanide (NaCN) contain high levels of base metals. High base metal content can influence the recovery of pregnant leach solution (PLS), as it affects the consumption of sodium cyanide (NaCN) and lime used to optimize the gold ore leaching process. Pre treatment leaching process is required for gold ores before the leaching process is carried out. In this study, a pre treatment leaching process was carried out using the Aachen High Shear and Filblast Low Shear Reactors with variations in feed solids percentage for each reactor, utilizing NaCN concentrations of 1000 ppm for the Aachen with bottle roll test (BRT) and 500 ppm for the Filblast with agitations leach test (ALT). Based on this study, each pre-treatment leaching reactor, the extraction percentages were 54.30% Au, 63,40%  Ag for the Aachen and 52.19% Au and 68,10% Ag at Filblast. Lime consumption in the Aachen was highest at 3.47 kg/t (PreOx 3 and AAL), while in Filblast at 1.71 kg/t. Meanwhile, NaCN consumption in the Aachen was highest at 0.64 kg/t (PreOx 2), compared to 0.80 kg/t in Filblast.

One of the government's steps to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates starts from adolescence by giving blood-boosting tablets to pregnant women Anemia is defined as a low hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in the blood. The high coverage of giving 90 Fe tablets to pregnant women does not guarantee a reduction in anemia if adherence to Fe tablets is still low. The research aims to determine the relationship between the level of compliance with the consumption of Fe tablets and the incidence of anemia in third trimester pregnant women. The observational research design uses a cross-sectional design. The research sample of third trimester pregnant women at Bhayangkara Banjarmasin Hospital consisted of 25 respondent. Sampling used Random Sampling technique. Data analysis includes univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square statistical test. The statistical test results showed that there was a relationship between the level of compliance with the consumption of Fe tablets and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the third trimester at Bhayangkara Hospital, Banjarmasin. The lower the mother's level of compliance with taking Fe tablets, the greater the risk of developing anemia. The results of this study were that the majority of respondents studied had non-compliance in consuming blood supplement tablets (28%) and respondents who experienced anemia were (72%). The result was a p value <0.01, so there was a relationship between adherence to iron consumption and anemia. Respondents who did not comply with iron consumption had a 25.0 times greater risk of anemia. The conclusion in this study is that there is a relationship between compliance with Fe tablet consumption in TM III pregnant women and the incidence of anemia at Bhayangkara Banjarmasin Hospital.

This study aims to examine the consumer behavior of teenagers in pagerbarang village in using ShopeePay and analyze it from the perspective of Islamic consumption ethics. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with twenty teenagers selected using the snowball sampling technique. The results indicate that consumer behavior is influenced by discounts, promotions, transaction convenience, and social pressure. Teenagers tend to make impulsive purchases driven by emotional needs and low financial literacy. From the perspective of Islamic consumption ethics, such behavior contradicts the principles of moderation (qanâ’ah) and prohibition of extravagance (israf). Teenagers often overlook these values due to social and technological influences that facilitate easy transactions. Therefore, increasing awareness of financial literacy and religious values is crucial to fostering more prudent consumer behavior.

This research examines the consumptive style of Gen Z through TikTok Shop in purchasing fashion products, especially clothes. The background of the research focuses on the dominance of social media that influences the consumption patterns of the younger generation. The research uses a phenomenological approach to understand students' experiences in shopping at TikTok Shop. Data collection techniques include observation and in-depth interviews. The results show that TikTok Shop utilizes personalization algorithms, creative video content, and massive promotions to attract the attention of Gen Z. Purchasing decisions are often influenced by trends, influencer recommendations, and discounts that create a FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) effect. While offering convenience and an interactive shopping experience, this impulsive consumption pattern poses the risk of product quality disappointment and unplanned spending. The implications of this research highlight the need for consumer education to raise awareness about wise shopping. In addition, industry players are expected to design ethical and sustainable marketing strategies to support more rational consumption behavior. 

With a case study focus on students of the Economics Study Program at Nurul Jadid University, this research seeks to examine how e-commerce platforms influence the purchasing habits of Generation Z. As digital natives, Generation Z is highly influenced by digital technology, including e-commerce platforms, which influence their consumption habits and purchasing choices. This research combines research data from secondary sources, such as literature, with qualitative methodologies study. This study's method of gathering data is a literature review. According to research findings, Gen-Z customer behavior is highly influenced by e-commerce platform features including user ratings, promotions, ease of access, and flexible payment options. The accessibility and attractiveness of platform promotions are key determinants of consumption behavior. These results have significant consequences for e-commerce players looking to improve marketing tactics and attract Gen-Z customers.

The spice tea business, as part of the traditional beverage sector, has great potential to be developed as a pioneering entrepreneurship amidst increasing public awareness of a healthy lifestyle and consumption of natural-based products. Opportunities and challenges faced in developing this spice tea business as a form of entrepreneurial innovation based on local traditions. The main opportunities for developing the spice tea business lie in the diversity of spices in Indonesia, market trends that support organic and herbal products, and the potential for export to the global market. In addition, the sustainability of this business can also be improved through flavor innovation, modern packaging, and digital marketing strategies. However, the main challenges faced include limited capital, fluctuations in raw material prices, competition with modern beverage products, and low digital literacy among business actors.  

This study discusses the urgency of green marketing strategies and practices due to changes in consumer behavior trends. Currently, environmental sustainability issues are a major concern for society, not interacting in their product and service consumption activities. This study was conducted using a qualitative method, namely a literature review. Of the 15 article titles described, most of them show that the implementation of environmentally friendly marketing strategies brings positive benefits to businesses. Specifically, what is studied in this study is its influence on environmentally friendly purchasing decisions, customer loyalty and brand image enhancement. These findings can be practical recommendations for business actors and marketing practitioners to develop various environmentally friendly product and service innovations and carry out innovative green marketing practices in the future. So that they are able to gain benefits in the form of increased sales, customer loyalty and positive brand image as well as contributions to environmental sustainability or desires.

The government plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate by 1%, from 11% to 12% in 2025. This policy has certainly triggered various reactions in society, from support to concern, especially regarding its impact on the prices of basic necessities and people's purchasing power. Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax levied on the consumption of goods and services within the Customs Area, imposed at each stage of production and distribution. VAT collected by the central government applies to the purchase and sale of certain goods and services, such as motor vehicles, houses, and internet services, which will be subject to the 12% VAT rate. The Minister of Finance emphasized that the increase in VAT rates does not apply to people's basic needs.  Basic necessities, as well as critical services like healthcare and public education, will remain exempt from VAT or will be subject to lower rates. Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Susiwijono Moegiarso, said that the technical details of implementing 12 percent VAT will be contained in the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) which is currently being drafted by the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu). Will this policy become an obstacle to national economic growth, especially in the public purchasing power sector? What are the impacts on purchasing power, the business world and economic recovery? What are the government's steps to reduce the negative impacts of this policy

Diversification of agricultural products is one strategy to increase the added value and competitiveness of local commodities. Avocado (Persea americana) is a tropical fruit that is rich in nutrients, such as healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, the use of avocados in Indonesia is still limited to fresh consumption and simple processing. This research aims to develop an innovative product in the form of avocado-based sponge cake as an effort to diversify agricultural products. The method used includes organoleptic testing. The research results show that the use of avocado in making sponge cake can improve the soft texture, distinctive aroma, color and unique taste. Organoleptic tests show a good level of consumer acceptance with an average score of above 50% in the aspects of taste, color and texture. Apart from that, nutritional analysis shows that avocado cake has a higher content of healthy fats and fiber than conventional cake. Implementation of this product has the potential to open up new market opportunities and provide added value for local avocado farmers.

Background: Elementary school students have limited knowledge about healthy food, and the benefits of choosing healthy snacks. They do not understand the nutritional value of various types of food or the impact of consuming unhealthy snacks on their health. Students are often exposed to unhealthy snacks around them, such as fast food, snacks and sodas, and other less nutritious snacks.  Objective: This study aims to encourage changes in students' knowledge and consumption attitudes, namely replacing unhealthy snacks with healthy snacks that are beneficial to their health. Method: This study uses a pre-experimental method, with a One Group Pre Post Test design to measure students' initial abilities before and after participating in learning activities. The population of this study was all students of SDN 38 Bora, Palopo City in 2024, totaling 151 students. The sampling method used was the Cluster Random Sampling Technique as a sampling technique, because the population was quite large, and this sampling technique is often used in various studies in the health sector, 21 respondents were obtained. Results: The study showed that the average knowledge before and after was 5.90 while the average attitude before and after was 27.76, the knowledge value p value = 0.000 ≤ 0.05 then H0 was rejected using a 95% confidence level. While the attitude value p value = 0.001 <0.05. Conclusion: there is an influence of the use of Video Learning Media on knowledge and attitudes about healthy snacks for students of SDN 38 Bora, Palopo City.    

Milk consumption and the need for beef cattle for food purposes or sacrificial purposes continue to increase from year to year. This increase is in line with the increasing level of the economy and awareness of the need for nutritious food. However, the increase in demand still faces many production constraints due to the difficulties faced by farmers, the decline in cattle production from year to year in Indonesia. This causes Indonesia to have to import beef for 35.95% of the total national beef consumption. With many factors that affect the decline in the production rate of dairy cows or beef cattle every year, one of them is air pollution and poor air quality in cages. Along with the development of technology, a monitoring and detection system for air cleanliness in cattle pens was created, using the MQ-7 sensor as the concentration of carbon monoxide, the MQ-135 sensor as the concentration of ammonia gas, the MQ-2 sensor as the smoke detection, and When the air pollution value of each sensor input is according to the air pollution standard index (ISPU), the outputs namely indicator lights, buzzers and blowers will be on, then there will be temporary air neutralization in the cage. This tool is made easier by internet of things technology, so that it can send notifications via telegram and can see the level of air pollution levels through the web.

This research aims to examine the impact of QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) on students' shopping habits in the digital era, focusing on students at STIA Lancang Kuning Dumai. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) to explore students' experiences and perceptions regarding QRIS use in their shopping activities. The findings indicate that QRIS has provided students with convenience, efficiency, and security in digital transactions, although some students face barriers related to technological literacy and network issues. QRIS has influenced shopping habits by encouraging more online shopping. These findings contribute to understanding the role of digital payment systems in changing students’ consumption behavior.

This research aims to see how much influence the government has on FDI and household consumption expenditure on economic growth in West Nusa Tenggara. This research uses two independent variables, namely FDI and household consumption expenditure, and one dependent variable, namely economic growth. This research uses a Six year time span from 2018-2023. The results of this study show that FDI has a positive and insignificant effect on economic growth and household consumption expenditure has a positive and significant effect on economic growth.

Low fiber consumption among university students increases the risk of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, and diabetes. Many students prioritize convenient eating habits and are influenced by peer groups, often overlooking the importance of fiber intake in their daily diet. This educational program aims to enhance students' knowledge about the benefits of fiber consumption through interactive audio and visual media. The program applies the Health Belief Model (HBM) theory to design educational content in the form of videos and posters distributed via the social media platform Instagram. Involving 26 student respondents from various faculties at Halu Oleo University, the results showed a significant improvement in students' understanding of the health benefits of fiber, types of fiber-rich foods, and the role of fiber in preventing chronic diseases. Education through engaging media successfully increased students' motivation to improve their dietary habits by incorporating more fiber into their diets.

BNI Fleksi Credit is a KTA facility offered to employees with fixed income for consumption purposes. The procedure for granting BNI Fleksi credit by Bank BNI Branch. Fatmawati still has problems, one of which is not providing physical collateral and there are still prospective debtors who do not understand the terms and conditions in applying for BNI Fleksi credit facilities. The purpose of this study is to find out what are the terms and conditions in applying for BNI Fleksi credit, to find out how the implementation of BNI Fleksi credit provision, to understand the various obstacles in the process of granting BNI Fleksi credit by Bank BNI Fatmawati Branch. The study method used is descriptive qualitative method. The result of the study shows that, 1) BNI Fleksi credit that has been implemented runs quite well and has been in accordance with the procedures and provisions, however, there are still some obstacles faced, one of which is the completeness of document requirements as support in the process of granting BNI Fleksi credit has not met the requirements. 2) In BI Checking, there are still prospective debtors who have arrears at various banks. 3) BNI Flexi Credit customers experience delays in paying principal and interest installments due to the company being late in paying salaries to employees, this has an impact on installment payments and the occurrence of collectibility which is the possibility of not receiving back the loan that has been given. 4) Refusal to provide BNI Flexion to prospective debtors because they do not guarantee themselves with credit insurance that can protect the risk of inability to pay, death, bankruptcy, termination of employment, repayment of remaining credit interest and arrears, and also simplify the loan application process.

his study aims to analyze language errors according to the General Guidelines for Indonesian Spelling (PUEBI) in newspapers amidst the shift in mainstream media to new media. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines the forms of language errors, such as the use of spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure in newspaper news. The shift in media consumption from print to digital also affects the quality of language presentation. This study found that although digital media facilitates access, language standards are often neglected. This article provides an impression for media development to maintain language quality in facing changes in the digital era.

An examination of the variables affecting rice output and farmers' income levels serves as the driving force behind this study. One of the settlements where people live and work is this one. Using multiple linear regression methods and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the study aims to ascertain and assess the effects of fertilizer use, capital, productivity, land, distribution, price, demand, and consumption on farmers' income levels. One hundred farmers served as the sample size. Questionnaires were sent in order to gather data, and SPSS version 24.0 was used for data processing. According to the findings of experiments conducted using hypothesis testing, farmer income is significantly impacted by the factors of production, consumption, land, and prices. Next, the variables Farmer income is not significantly impacted by fertilizer use, demand, distribution, or capital. Four factors are suitable to influence income, according to the research's findings. The first component, productivity, has a value of 0.912; the second, consumption, has a value of 0.764; the third, land, has a value of 0.848; and the fourth, price, has a value of 0.864. The Rotated component matrix value indicates that there are eight factors. The government must work to inspire and excite the people to boost the wealth of farmers in Sei Rotan village, and it is hoped that farmers would keep increasing the productivity of their rice output.

Lifestyle and fashion have become an inseparable part of modern society. Excessive public consumption of apparel products causes clothing manufacturers to speed up their production performance. The production and consumption processes of society are primarily the cause of much of the natural damage caused. Where the waste from the fabric/textile dyeing production process from upstream to downstream is not managed properly, as is the disposal of worn-out apparel and is not managed responsibly. Economic globalization and the media industry are one of the factors that shape this condition. Lifestyle growth is a reference for society that is considered good or bad, up to the date or expiration. The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to the awareness of the fashion industry which is experiencing rapid progress, but many of the fashion industry movers and players ignore the current environmental problems. Provides an introduction to how fashion waste that is disposed of irresponsibly will cause environmental damage over time. The implications for producers, consumers and policy choices are to increase sustainable development goals with the aim of building an environmentally friendly fashion industry. This is followed by research illustrations regarding how to make bag products using the concept of sustainable fashion. A brief review of one of the fashion designers who pioneered the sustainable fashion/ ecofashion movement. This paper will also explain how sustainable fashion production and consumption is from an Islamic economic perspective.

Mental health issues are still a hot topic being discussed amidst a generation flooded with vast amounts of information. The information that arises correlates with the impact felt by various groups, including the general public, students, and university students. Positive information that is informative or other information that is trivial can influence how someone behaves. The tendency for students to experience excessive anxiety, commonly referred to as overthinking, stems from their habit of scrolling through and comparing themselves with the achievements of others on social media. This is one of the disorders that contributes to the mental health issues caused by frequent consumption of social media. A lack of religious knowledge plays a significant role in how individuals process information. The awareness of the importance of religious knowledge needs to be instilled in every educated student so that their academic pursuits do not overshadow their obligations as servants of Allah, who are still given the opportunity to accumulate good deeds. This research employed a qualitative approach over four days using a Google Form survey as the questionnaire tool. The purpose of this research is to process the data obtained to provide clear facts from the field.    

This study explores the effectiveness of StudyTok, a TikTok-based educational initiative, in fostering media literacy among university students. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were gathered from 40 students to evaluate the platform's impact on engagement, reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and critical thinking. Results revealed that 85% of participants found StudyTok engaging, with notable improvements in reading comprehension (70%) and critical thinking (75%). However, only 60% reported significant enhancement in writing skills, indicating room for more structured content in this area. The study highlights generational differences in platform navigation, with digital natives adapting seamlessly compared to digital immigrants who faced initial challenges. Guided by Potter’s Media Literacy Theory, this research underscores StudyTok’s potential to bridge digital literacy gaps and recommends its integration into educational curricula to foster inclusive, critical media consumption skills.