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This study uses hot glue as the main material for making 3D nail art accessories because of its ease of formation and its potential to reduce nailist dependence on 3D accessory techniques. The author made 3D nail art accessories with and without tool molding, with the aim of understanding the manufacturing process, assessing feasibility, and evaluating the level of public preference for this product. This study used observation, literature, documentation, questionnaire, experiment, and qualitative descriptive analysis methods. The results of the second experiment showed that nail art products from hot glue had high feasibility, with the highest scores on the color indicators (14), adhesion (15), and neatness (14), and designs that received a decent score (13). Public tests from 30 respondents showed a high level of agreement on the aspects of color (4.3), adhesion (3.9), neatness (4.3), and design (4.2). The process of making 3D nail art accessories from hot glue using tool molding involved applying baby oil, shooting hot glue, and cutting with scissors. This study suggests the need for further research to improve the design and color variations of 3D nail art accessories made from hot glue.

The growth in the number of motorized vehicles in Indonesia continues to increase every year, especially motorbikes which will reach 132 million units in 2023. In the automotive industry, PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is one of the main players which not only produces motorbikes, but also provides products supports such as motor oil. AHM Oil is designed specifically for Honda motorbikes with a formula adapted to meet the needs of modern engines. This research aims to analyze public perceptions of the quality of AHM motor oil products. Analysis covers various aspects, such as product quality, price competitiveness, marketing strategy, and level of consumer satisfaction. This evaluation is important considering the tight competition in the two-wheeled vehicle lubricant market in Indonesia. In an increasingly competitive market, innovation and effective marketing strategies are needed to maintain product relevance and increase consumer confidence. It is hoped that the research results will provide in-depth insight into public perceptions of AHM Oil, as well as provide evaluation material for AHM’s product development and business strategy. In this way, AHM can continue to strengthen its position in the Indonesian automotive market and increase consumer loyalty.

Background: Choosing Breastfeeding Grandmothers is an effort to maximize the role of grandmothers in making exclusive breastfeeding a success. So far, grandmothers are the people in the family who are considered more capable and have a lot of experience, especially in caring for babies. This is the basis for this service in order to maximize the role of grandmothers in helping breastfeeding mothers provide good nutrition to their babies. Objectives There is an increase in knowledge, changing attitudes and behavior of breastfeeding grandmothers in the application of effleurage massage using Jitu oil to support exclusive breastfeeding and interaction and sharing of information through coaching breastfeeding grandmothers in the application of Effleurage Massage using Jitu Oil to support exclusive breastfeeding. Method Training implementation time January 26, 2024, mentoring implementation January 27 - February 26, 2024. The location of the activity is at the Lamongan Arjasa Village Hall. Method using PAR (Participatory Action Research), Results: This activity was attended by 19 grandmothers and 19 breastfeeding mothers. At the time of Choosing 12 people had good knowledge, 4 had sufficient knowledge, and 3 people had less. At the time of post-mentoring, 14 people had good skills, 3 people had sufficient knowledge and 2 people had less. Conclusion: The Choosing and mentoring activities carried out can increase knowledge and improve the skills of Grandmothers in performing Massage Effluerage massage to help relax the body of breastfeeding mothers.

This study examines the effect of market risk, investor sentiment, and interest rates on the performance of energy sector stocks in Indonesia for the period 2019–2023, with market liquidity as a mediating variable. The study was conducted through a literature review by identifying and analyzing various related studies. Secondary data was obtained from scientific journals and related reports using relevant literature selection techniques. The results of the study indicate that oil price volatility, investor sentiment, and interest rate changes significantly affect the performance of energy sector stocks. Market liquidity was found to be able to reduce the negative impact of market risk and interest rates, and strengthen the positive influence of investor sentiment on stock prices. This study concludes that market liquidity plays an important buffer in maintaining the stability of stocks in the energy sector, especially in dealing with market fluctuations. The results of this study contribute to investment managers in developing more adaptive portfolio strategies and to regulators in creating policies that support market liquidity.

PT. XYZ is an international company operating in the energy sector, especially oil and gas, with a focus on fabrication and construction activities for large-scale projects. One of the main production processes that is very influential is welding. To ensure welding quality, PT. XYZ uses the Non-Destructive Testing – Ultrasonic Testing (NDT-UT) method. However, during the inspection process, problems are often found in the form of rejects due to defects that do not meet welding quality standards. Some types of defects detected include LOF (Lack of Fusion), LOP (Lack of Penetration), and ESI (Excessive Spatter Inclusion). This research aims to determine the percentage of the most dominant welding defects, identify factors that cause defects, and provide recommendations for improvements to improve welding quality. The method used is Statistical Quality Control (SQC) with the help of tools such as check sheets, histograms, Pareto diagrams, scatter diagrams, control charts and fishbone diagrams. Based on the data collected, a LOF defect of 5,434 mm was found, an ESI defect of 1,990 mm, and an LOP defect of 1,030 mm. SQC analysis shows that the dominant defect is LOF with a percentage of 64%. The main causal factors come from methods, humans, machines and materials. Therefore, companies need to make improvements and developments to reduce product defects so that they can improve welding quality.

Childbirth is often perceived as frightening and causing extreme pain. Some mothers also feel traumatized by their first childbirth process because of various difficulties and pain during childbirth so that they are reluctant to plan to have children again. Labor pain is caused by uterine contractions and dilation of the cervix and lower uterine segment. Survey data from PMB Restu Bunda in 2024 on 5 mothers who gave birth, it was found that overall respondents experienced pain, as many as 3 people with a pain scale of 7 (severe pain) and as many as 2 people with a pain scale of 6 (moderate pain). One non-pharmacological therapy that can reduce the intensity of pain is back massage using Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). The research objective was to determine the effect of back massage with Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) on the intensity of active labor pain in the first stage of labor at the IMP Restu Bunda Gunung Terang Sub-District of West Tulang Bawang Regency. The quantitative research type is a pre-experimental design, one group pre-test - post-test design. The population in this study were all mothers who were going to give birth, as many as 22 mothers, with a sample of 18 people taken by accidental sampling. The study was conducted at the IMP Restu Bunda of Gunung Terang Sub-District West Tulang Bawang Regency. Data collection used observation sheets. Data analysis was carried out using univariate and bivariate tests (Wilcoxon test). The study results showed that the average labor pain before being given a back massage with virgin coconut oil (VCO) was 7.0 and after being given a back massage with virgin coconut oil (VCO) was 5.2. There was an influence of back massage with virgin coconut oil (VCO) on the intensity of active labor pain in the first stage at the IMP Restu Bunda of Gunung Terang Sub-District of West Tulang Bawang Regency with a p-value = 0.001 (p-value <α = 0.05). Suggestions for health workers can recommend back massage with virgin coconut oil (VCO) can be used as complementary therapy for mothers in the first stage of labor.

This research aims to evaluate strategies for increasing beef cattle productivity through optimizing concentrate feed based on local ingredients in Perbaungan, Serdang Bedagai Regency. Surveys and interviews were conducted to collect data regarding feeding patterns, costs and production efficiency. The research results show that concentrate feed, although more expensive than forage, provides higher efficiency in supporting daily weight gain in beef cattle. Local ingredients such as rice bran, palm oil cake and tofu dregs have great potential for use in concentrate formulations, thereby reducing costs and increasing the sustainability of livestock businesses. Optimal strategies include providing concentrate as needed, combining with forage, and managing feed stock. This optimization has been proven to be able to increase beef cattle. productivity and support national meat self-sufficiency efforts

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is derived from fresh coconut meat and can be produced through various methods, including enzymatic processes. This study investigates the effect of adding papain enzyme on the antioxidant activity of VCO. The enzymatic method involves extracting coconut milk with the addition of papain obtained from young papaya. The antioxidant activity was measured using the DPPH method, while other parameters such as moisture content and free fatty acids were also evaluated.The research highlights that VCO is recognized for its health benefits and versatility in various applications. The enzymatic extraction method offers an efficient means of producing VCO while enhancing its properties. This study specifically focuses on how the incorporation of papain influences both the quality of VCO and its antioxidant capacity.In terms of methodology, the study utilized an enzymatic approach for VCO production by incorporating papain into the extraction process. The antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH assay, and the resulting VCO was analyzed for moisture content and free fatty acids.The results indicated that VCO produced with papain had a moisture content of 0.22% and free fatty acids of 0.76%, while VCO without enzyme addition showed a moisture content of 0.16%. The antioxidant activity was measured at 18.35 ppm for VCO with papain, compared to 13.51 ppm for pure VCO.In conclusion, the addition of papain enzyme not only accelerated the production of VCO but also enhanced its antioxidant activity, classifying both types of VCO as having strong antioxidant properties. However, it is important to note that the moisture content and free fatty acids in VCO with enzyme addition did not meet the Indonesian National Standard (SNI 7381:2008), likely due to residual water from the papaya fruit.

This research aims to design and develop a specialized frying device for chicken using the deep fryer method. The deep frying method was chosen for its ability to produce a crispy texture and even cooking. The design process of this device involves user needs analysis, mechanical design, and prototype testing. The developed frying device is designed to improve efficiency and consistency in the chicken frying process, as well as to minimize oil absorption in the final product. The test results show that this device is capable of producing chicken with optimal texture and taste. The use of this device is expected to be a practical solution for the culinary industry in enhancing the quality and efficiency of the chicken frying process. Data collection was conducted through observation, documentation, and literature study. The data analysis used was descriptive. After the design process, testing of the device was carried out to determine the doneness of the chicken using cooking times of 8 minutes, 14 minutes, and 20 minutes. The research results showed that the design process was carried out through several stages of component design. The test results indicated that frying for 14 minutes was the most optimal for producing perfectly cooked chicken with a crispy exterior, tender interior, and balanced flavor.

This study was carried out at PT XYZ, a business involved in the oil and gas sector, located in Indramayu, West Java. The objective of this study is to identify and analyze the mental workload existing at PT XYZ by examining the Weight Workload (WWL) values. The research method used is NASA-TLX. The population for this study consists of 10 workers in the Delta 101 Tank Fabrication section at PT XYZ, totaling 10 individuals. Based on the study, the results of the mental workload calculations for the Delta 101 Tank Fabrication mechanics indicated that out of the 10 respondents, 2 mechanics were categorized as having a High workload. These mechanics are Mechanic 3, aged 53, Mechanic 5, aged 50, and Mechanic 8, aged 52, with a score of 90.7, which falls into the Very High category. The lowest score was obtained by Mechanic 7, aged 29, with a score of 77.3, categorized as High. The researcher provides suggestions for improvements that are expected to help the company address existing issues. The proposed improvements include recommending the addition of workforce; having additional personnel could reduce double job responsibilities, ensuring that installation and welding tasks are performed by different mechanics, thus optimizing the Tank Fabrication process.

This paper presents the design and implementation of an automatic Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) making device using an Arduino Uno microcontroller. Virgin Coconut Oil has gained popularity due to its health benefits and versatile uses in various industries. The traditional process of making VCO involves manual effort and precise timing, which can be tedious and inconsistent. The proposed automated system aims to streamline the VCO production process by integrating sensors, actuators, and a microcontroller to achieve precise control and monitoring of the process variables. The Arduino Uno microcontroller serves as the central unit for data acquisition, processing, and control, facilitating automation through programmed logic. Key components of the automated VCO maker include temperature sensors for monitoring heating stages, a motor for stirring, and relays for controlling heating elements. The system utilizes feedback loops to maintain optimal conditions during each phase of VCO production, ensuring reproducibility and quality. The design also emphasizes user-friendly operation, with an interface that provides real-time feedback on process parameters and allows manual intervention if necessary. Safety features are incorporated to prevent overheating and ensure operational reliability. Overall, the developed automatic VCO maker offers a practical solution to enhance the efficiency and consistency of VCO production, catering to both small-scale producers and commercial enterprises in the food and cosmetic industries

PT Astra International BMW Semarang is a company operating in the automotive sector with 3 supporting pillars, namely Sales, Aftersales and Spare Parts for BMW car units. The availability of spare parts is one of the determining factors for consumer satisfaction with the company because if the spare parts stock is empty it will cause consumer disappointment with the company. By using spare parts sales transaction data for the period January 2019 – June 2023, totaling 52,162, it will be utilized using data mining association techniques with the a priori algorithm and the eclat algorithm. The problem in this research is how to find out consumer purchasing patterns so that there is no shortage or empty stock of spare parts in the warehouse. This research aims to determine the association of spare parts purchasing patterns in sales transactions so that partman get recommendations in making decisions about providing priority types of spare parts. This research methodology uses CRISP-DM (Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining) and is implemented with the R programming language with R studio software. In 3 trials using the Apriori algorithm and 3 trials with the Eclat algorithm, The result with the highest confidence appears in a combination of 3 itemsets with minimum support 0.01 and confidence 0.9, namely if a customer buys B11.42.8.593.186 (Set oil-filter Mx) and B83.12.5.A1A.683 (Washer Cleaner) then they will also buy Z99000000333 ( BMW Engine Oil) with confidence 1.00 or 100%. From the results of this association's analysis, it can be used as advice for the management of PT Astra International BMW Semarang in managing spare parts stock.

Making durable preparations includes a fixation process using 10% KOH, dehydration, clearing and mounting. Clearing aims to make the morphological structure of a sample or object appear clearer, more transparent and clearer. In this research, the solution used was xylol solution and eucalyptus oil. Xylol is a solution that is not environmentally friendly, because it comes from petroleum or liquid asphalt. Meanwhile, eucalyptus oil is a solution obtained from the distillation of eucalyptus leaves which is environmentally friendly and easy to obtain and has non-polar properties which can remove residues in paraffin in preparations, so it can be used as a substitute for xylol. This research aims to describe the quality of preserved Ctenocephalides canis preparations in the clearing process using xylol and eucalyptus oil. The samples in this study were 24 adult Ctenocephalides canis. The results of the study showed that the durable preparations using xylol received 4 good preparations, 5 fairly good preparations, and 3 poor preparations. Meanwhile, the results of durable preparations using eucalyptus oil were 5 good preparations, 6 quite good preparations, and 1 bad preparation. So it can be concluded that making permanent preserved preparations for Ctenocephalides canis is better using eucalyptus oil compared to xylol.    

This research presents the development of a Decision Support System aimed at assisting in the enhancement of palm oil production using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The rapid growth in the palm oil industry necessitates a scientific approach to selecting seedlings with optimal growth potential and yield. In this context, the application of artificial intelligence-based technology, such as decision support systems, is essential in the process of selecting superior palm oil seedlings. The objective of this study is to model the criteria for selecting the most superior palm oil seedlings using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method by comparing three criteria: leaflet shape, seedling root shape, and prospective trunk size. The result of this process is a decision support system that displays the value range of each palm oil seedling variety, thus facilitating farmers in choosing the most superior seedlings.

Chemical Oxygen Demand or Need Oxygen chemistry is amount oxygen is needed for waste organic matter in the water can​ oxidized in a way chemistry . Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD ) have the value which is size For level pollution by material organic . COD value contained in material standard such as palm oil mill effluent can converted into biogas due to its high value so that allow For produce high biogas production . On study This done data collection in direct that is with using secondary data and primary data. From the research that has been done , known that  The more high COD Removal then the more The quality of the methane gas produced is also high . This is can seen based on at COD removal of 81%, it was obtained methane gas quality by 67%. And, increasingly high COD lowered so the more The biogas production produced is also high . This is can seen based on on COD reduction of 797,716 kg resulted in biogas production of 478,629 m3.

Social conflicts in the oil palm plantation sector have become an increasingly prominent issue in various regions, with impacts that not only affect the relationship between parties, but also threaten and affect the sustainability of the industry, aspects of people's lives and the environment. Conflicts are often rooted in land disputes, dissatisfaction with compensation, and the environmental impacts of unsustainable plantation practices. This study aims to explore the impact of social conflicts on oil palm land expansion. It is hoped that this research can provide clear information about the relationship between social conflicts and oil palm land expansion, so that it can be used to find better solutions in managing and developing oil palm land in a more sustainable and equitable manner. The methods used are literature studies and literature reviews. Literature study is a research design used in collecting data sources related to topics. The collection of data sources for literature studies is carried out with a database search tool that is used as a stage to search for literature sources. The screening results from the journals that are appropriate and needed are 9 national articles. Based on the activities and journals, it was found and analyzed that the impact of social conflicts on the expansion of oil palm plantation land can have environmental, economic, and social impacts.

In the fruit processing industry, peel is one of the main by-products. Non-edible portions of fruit are likewise seen as waste and are frequently thrown out into the environment. Nowadays, one of the main sources used by the pharmaceutical sector to isolate and extract secondary metabolites is fruit peels. Many applications known for lime peel, especially for antibacterial. This study focuses on the isolation, chemical composition characterization, and antibacterial activity on skin pathogenic bacteria of lime peel essential oil (LPEO). LPEO were isolated using steam distillation and characterized by GC/MS. A total of 24 components were identified. The major constituents of the LPEO were d-limonene (40.24%), β-terpinene (15.68%), sabinene (13.15%), citral (3.41%), α-Terpineol (3.40%), and terpinene-4-ol (2.94%). The antibacterial activity was determined using the Kirby-Baurer method against several bacteria that can cause skin infections. The antibacterial activity of LPEO against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis dan Propionicbacterium acne is confirmed. LPEO showed varied levels of antibacteria activity against the gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Zone of inhibition (ZOI) in millimetres was used to measure the antibacterial activity, and amoxicillin was used as a control.  

Determining relatively high prices will cause consumers to move to other producers, or look for new products that have better product quality. This shows that determining price sensitivity must be appropriate. The aim of the research is to determine the price sensitivity of staple foods ahead of Eid al-Fitr in 2023 at Pasar Baruga, Kendari city. Determination of the research area was carried out purposively based on the consideration that Baruga Market is one of the central distributors of staple foods. The sampling technique uses the Slovin formula. The number of respondents who were staple food traders was 44 people. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive. The results of the research show that: The price sensitivity of staple foods ahead of Eid al-Fitr in 2023 at Baruga Market, Kendari City, means that on average there has been an increase in both the number of goods offered and the price level. For head rice the average selling price difference is Rp. 5,125, for broiler meat the average selling price difference is Rp. 8,750, purebred chicken eggs with an average selling price difference of Rp. the average difference in selling price is IDR 2,786, Sedaap cooking oil with an average difference in selling price is IDR 2,429, Shallots with an average difference in selling price is IDR 15,286 and the average difference in the number of goods sold is 10 Kg .

The manufacturing industry is still the main driver of the national economy. This is reflected in the consistency of the non-oil and gas processing industry which makes the largest contribution to the national gross domestic product (GDP) with an achievement of 16.30 percent in the second quarter of 2023. The ability of the manufacturing sector to provide traded goods and jobs makes it a significant contributor to Indonesia's economic situation. The Indonesian government has taken various steps to increase competitiveness in industries that are considered strategic in facing liberalization towards the ASEAN Single Market, including the manufacturing sector. One of the most important economic sectors for Indonesia is the manufacturing sector. Apart from exports and its contribution to GDP which continues to increase, the manufacturing sector is a labor-intensive sector that absorbs a lot of workers.

The problem related to violation of RTRW is actually a common issue until now. Like the recent case, namely the fire that occurred at the Pertamina Plumpang Depot. The fire incident could actually be prevented by implementing proper spatial planning regulations. Based on the Regional Regulation (Perda) of DKI Jakarta Number 1 of 2012 concerning the 2030 Regional Spatial Planning, fuel oil (BBM) depots are required to have a buffer zone. Unfortunately, at the Pertamina Plumpang Depot, this buffer zone does not exist, so that residential areas are too close to the dangerous depot area. The purpose of this study is to find out the Annotation of the State Administrative Court Decision Number: 124 / G / LH / 2016 / PTUN-BDG. This research method uses a qualitative approach, with a special method applied, namely meta-analysis. Meta-analysis is a research technique used to combine findings from previous studies related to the same research topic. The results of the study show that among others Based on case information, it is known that there are 6 (six) plaintiffs who sued the Decree of the Head of the Investment and Integrated Licensing Agency of West Java Province Number: 660/10/19.1.02.0/BPMPT/2016 concerning the Environmental Permit for the Construction and Operational Activities of the 1x1000 MW Cirebon PLTU, Astanajapura District and Mundu District, Cirebon Regency by PT Cirebon Energi Prasarana. In its decision, the PTUN granted the lawsuit in its entirety.