Spatial Ability of Students in Solving Unit Cube Problem

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This study aims to expose the ability of high school students in solving field problems three. The intended third field is the cube. This article uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews was conducted for 4 weeks. Data collection techniques in this study consisted of observation, interviews, tests and documentation. The interview guidelines and test in the form of planes three which aim to determine visual spatial abilities have been validated by 2 experts in the fields of mathematics and mathematics education. The research subjects were 11th grade students majoring in Science at SMAN 3 Blitar who had taken subject matter in Planes three. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that in solving the cube problem in accordance with the spatial abilities of the subject there are several stages: the observation of the image, imagining, relating to the term from other concepts and solving the problem.

Sustainability Status of Alabio Duck Farming in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, Indonesia

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Alabio Duck (Anas platyrhynchos Borneo) is a germplasm originating from Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, South Kalimantan. Currently, the availability of pure Alabio Ducks is very limited in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency due to various factors that threaten the sustainability of Alabio duck farming. This paper aims to analyse the sustainability status of Alabio duck farming in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) is used to determine the sustainability status. The result showed that the sustainability status of Alabio duck farming in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency is classified as moderately sustainable. However, the ecological and technological dimensions are classified as less sustainable, the economic and institutional dimensions are classified as moderately sustainable, while only the social dimension is classified as sustainable. Improvements are needed in the conditions of Alabio duck farming to raise its sustainability status in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency.

Ethical And Moral Dimension of Climate Change; A Path to Climate Justice Case Study: Susan Bay’s Community, Freetown

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2023 has been recorded as the hottest year ever. Sierra Leone is ranked among the 10% of countries that are prone and most vulnerable to climate impacts globally and Susan Bay is bearing the brunt of climate change impacts, including rising sea levels and flooding. Biodiversity is being impacted by human unethical behavior, wrong perceptions, and unhealthy activities. This has resulted to global surface temperatures reached 1.1°C. However, to address the situation UNESCO and COMEST proposed guidelines for Governments in their mitigation and adaptation strategies an ethical tool to achieve climate justice.

An integrative review was employed to examine existing literatures. Also, key words were used to search popular databases, including Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed, from the years 2010 to 2023 with a total of 53 articles.  We argued that the most affected population should receive financial compensation from G20 countries responsible for majority of the Green House Gas Emissions. Therefore, the paper proposed for the Government of Sierra Leone to ensure policy regulation and enforcement, community development and empowerment, and community protection and resilience in their actions, missions, and visions from our analytical framework.

The paper recommends for the GoSL to integrate ethical and moral values into climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, in line with UNESCO and COMEST recommendations with emphasis on: Prevention of harm; scientific integrity; and justice and equity. Inadequate financial resources and technical expertise hinders the GoSL in implementing these recommendations. To address these challenges, the study suggests that G20 nations should provide climate finance and scientific support to help the GoSL efficiently develop and execute its climate mitigation and adaptation strategies a path to climate justice.

Digital Transformation and Corporate Valuation: Unveiling the Influence of Digital Maturity in Stocks Return in Indonesian FMCG Industry

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This research investigates the impact of digital transformation on corporate valuation in the Indonesian FMCG industry, focusing on the influence of digital maturity on stock returns. The study examines how technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics affect financial performance and market perception. Using a quantitative approach, digital activity disclosed in annual reports from 2019 to 2023 for companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange is analyzed. Key variables include digital maturity, profitability, sales growth, and stock return data. Findings reveal a negative and insignificant correlation between digital maturity and stock returns, suggesting higher digital maturity does not lead to better stock performance. The relationship is mediated by non-significant changes in financial performance metrics, indicating digital transformation may not enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness. Data analytics and process automation showed less significant effects on performance. The study offers insights for corporate managers, investors, and policymakers on the strategic and cautious application of digital technologies.

Customer Preference Analysis on Attributes of Toyota’s EV Shuttles Using Conjoint Approach: A Business Case of the Stones Hotel Bali Collaboration Project

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This study examines Indonesia’s efforts to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060, with a specific focus on Bali’s pioneering initiatives to reach NZE by 2045. The research primarily investigates sustainable mobility solutions in the tourism sector as an approach to accomplish this goal. The study analyzes customer preferences for Toyota’s xEV (BEV/PHEV/HEV) shuttle services at The Stones Hotel Bali. The objective is to support the hotel in differentiating itself through sustainable practices and support Toyota Indonesia to develop xEV products that are suitable for the market. The study employs Choice-Based Conjoint (CBC) analysis to assess five key attributes: EV rent price, capacity, technology, CO2 emission reduction, and baggage capacity. The results indicate that the most significant attributes affecting customer choices are EV rent price (33.18%), capacity (24.97%), and CO2 emission reduction (18.84%) are the most influential factors in customer decision-making, followed by baggage capacity (15.63%) and EV technology (7.38%). These insights provide a foundation for developing targeted marketing programs and product offerings that align with customer preferences and Bali’s NZE goals, while supporting the broader transition to sustainable transportation in Indonesia’s tourism industry.

Performance Analysis and Optimization Proposal Using Balanced Scorecard Framework for IT Outsourcing Company, PT IT Expert System

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IT outsourcing companies enable businesses to delegate their IT functions, focusing on core activities, cost efficiency, and access to advanced expertise and technology. The success of these companies hinges on employee performance, influenced by factors like psychological well-being, work environment, and organizational culture. In Indonesia, the IT outsourcing industry is rapidly transforming due to increasing demand for digital solutions and technology experts. Companies strive to provide faster, more efficient services while being flexible and adaptable. The IT services market revenue in Indonesia is expected to grow from $4.89 billion in 2023 to $9.07 billion in 2028, driven by digital transformation, supportive government policies, and increased IT infrastructure investments. PT IT Expert System (PT IES), established in 2010, provides IT services like software development and IT outsourcing. Despite sector growth, PT IES’s financial performance has declined, with monthly revenue dropping from Rp. 220 million to Rp. 140 million, affecting liquidity and leading to debt for paying salaries. This financial strain is partly due to 46% of their IT professionals being idle and a lack of software development projects. The research aims to identify the main causes of PT IES’s business problems, determine an appropriate performance management system framework, and establish suitable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The root cause identified is the absence of a performance management system, leading to an ineffective appraisal system and poor decision-making. The Balanced Scorecard framework is recommended for PT IES, translating strategic objectives into measurable processes across four perspectives. This framework streamlines performance evaluation and forecasting. The Balanced Scorecard framework proposal includes 4 perspectives, 9 strategic themes, and 18 strategies with key objectives. These strategies are cascaded into 92 business strategies and objectives with 92 KPIs.

Barriers and Challenges in Implementing Clinical Pathway of Sectio Caesarea for Health Workers in a Private Hospital

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Clinical pathway (CP) is one of the requirements required in hospital accreditation standards. It has an important role in controlling quality, and costs and supporting patient safety, especially in cases that have the potential to consume large amounts of resources, one of which is a sectio cesarean (SC). Apart from being able to reduce maternal mortality due to normal childbirth, SC procedures can also cause post-operative injuries. This research explores the barriers and challenges to implementing the sectio caesarean clinical pathway among health workers in hospitals. This qualitative case study research recruited 10 informants consisting of 3 obstetricians, 2 executive nurses, the head of the inpatient room, the head of the operating room, the deputy director of medical services, and 2 patients who had undergone SC at the hospital purposively. In-depth interviews were conducted in March 2024 at a private hospital in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Several themes emerged as obstacles to the implementation of CP SC in this research, namely: 1) individuals, 2) patients, 3) infrastructure, and 4) hospital management support. Apart from that, the challenges faced include the need to carry out socialization, monitoring, and evaluation activities, as well as collaborative activities between health workers and hospitals to share experiences to increase compliance in implementing CP SC. Hospital management is expected to provide regular outreach, training, and personal approaches to health workers regarding the implementation of CP SC. Collaboration between professionals and hospitals is also needed to share experiences regarding the implementation of sectio caesarean clinical pathways in hospitals.

Development of Wound Gauze from Hylocereus undatus Dragon Fruit (Pigment) Peel Extract

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The dragon fruit peels (Hylocereus undatus) are typically thrown away as agricultural waste. The disposal of bio-wastes, like peels from dragon fruit and microbiological contamination during their mass breakdown, all contribute to environmental degradation. Peel can be used to extract naturally occurring colour for pigments. The objective of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using the peel of Hylocereus undatus as a coating material for wound healing. The extraction method and potential uses of the pigments derived from the peel will be explored. The study aimed to determine the phytochemical components of Hylocereus undatus (peel) extract and the peel can be utilized as a raw material for pigment extraction due to the betalain content. With the use of a magnetic stirrer extraction, the peel of Hylocereus undatus was extracted with aqueous extraction. Thin layer chromatographic techniques are used to identify the pigment components. In the present study, we recorded both UV-VIS and FT-IR profile of peel extract to known the various phytoconstituents and determine the functional group present in Hylocereus undatus (white dragon fruit). The pigment needs to be applied to the wound gauze, and the stain resistance should be evaluated by determining how well the wound gauze can withstand contamination from the outside coating. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors are interested in Hylocereus undatus peel due to its components, which may have potential health applications such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-cancer characteristics

Legal Efforts of the Indonesian Government for the Protection of Marine Resources Due to Damage to Marine Ecosystems by Fishermen

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As a huge maritime country, Indonesia has tremendous potential for marine resources. Indonesia is the largest tropical marine country in the world and has the largest biodiversity in the sea. The potential of marine biological resources in Indonesian waters has always been able to provide optimal benefits for the economic and socio-cultural development of the community. However, many fishermen conduct fishing easily and destructively (destructively fishing) of marine ecosystems using fishing gear that is not environmentally friendly to meet the demand for fish needs.  The perpetrators use Dupont Lannate chemicals containing Methomil with mashed fish and then spread it into the sea, then pick up the dead fish.  The use of chemical poisons can kill the animals that make up the coral so that the coral becomes discolored which eventually dies and other fish that are not targeted also die. Therefore in this study, the author examines law enforcement in Indonesia’s marine territory to protect the biodiversity of Indonesia’s marine areas. this study uses a Normative research type that examines national and international legal arrangements regarding the protection of the marine environment. Therefore researchers examine the regulation and effectiveness of law enforcement in Indonesia.

Reproductive Evaluation of Beef Cattle Inseminated with Frozen Semen of Wagyu Cattle in Situbondo District

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Evaluation of the success of Artificial Insemination (AI) aims to determine the value of reproductive efficiency of a livestock group. This study aimed to evaluate the success of AI using frozen semen of Wagyu cattle based on S/C, NRR, CR, CvR, and weaning rate in Situbondo District. The material used was secondary data in the form of AI data from 184 beef cows that have been inseminated with frozen semen of Wagyu cattle in Situbondo District. The method used was quantitative research. The results showed that reproductive evaluation of cows that have been inseminated with frozen semen of Wagyu cattle had S/C value of 2, NRR1 of 64%, NRR2 of 55%, CR of 49%, CvR of 53%, and weaning rate of 44%.