ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the optimization of alkali mass fraction in the manufacture of used cooking oil soap and its quality testing with variations in alkali mass of 7.5; 8; 8.5; and 9 grams. This study aims to optimize the alkali mass fraction in the manufacture of solid soap from used cooking oil and evaluate its chemical quality and organoleptic characteristics. Four types of used c…
This study aims to describe the mathematics learning process and analyze the learning outcomes of Two Variable Linear Equation Systems (SPLDV) material using a Deep Learning approach. The research subjects were 23 ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 58 Palembang. This study used a descriptive method with data collection through observation and written tests consisting of three contextual questio…
Kinerja pegawai merupakan elemen penting dalam mendukung efektivitas penyelenggaraan administrasi dan pelayanan di lingkungan lembaga legislatif daerah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja pegawai Bagian Umum pada Sekretariat Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah (DPRD) Kabupaten Bangka. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dila…
Kasus gratifikasi dan korupsi penyaluran Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) Mikro di Bank Sumsel Babel Tahun 2025 menunjukkan masih adanya risiko konflik kepentingan dan penyalahgunaan wewenang di perbankan daerah. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis efektivitas Program Pengendalian Gratifikasi Bank Sumsel Babel Tahun 2025 sebagai upaya pencegahan korupsi dan penguatan tata kelola organisasi. Dengan p…
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular disease that plays a major role in increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Pathophysiologically, hypertension is associated with endothelial dysfunction, decreased nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, increased oxidative stress, and impaired regulation of vascular tone. Conventional antihypertensive therapy still has limitations, so safer and potent…
Cases of hypercholesterolemia continue to increase every year and have become one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Modern antihypercholesterolemic drugs, such as statins, often cause adverse side effects rhabdomyolysis, creating the need for safer therapeutic alternatives. Pelawan leaves (Tristaniopsis merguensis) are a natural ingredient containing various bioactive compou…
The demands of 21st-century learning emphasize the strengthening of higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), particularly in abstract chemistry topics such as reaction rates, while interactive learning media capable of optimally training students’ HOTS remain limited. This study aimed to develop interactive multimedia on reaction rate material to enhance the Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of…
Pendapatan Asli Daerah Sumatera Selatan masih menghadapi tantangan, antara lain ketergantungan tinggi pada transfer pusat, kesenjangan antara potensi dan realisasi penerimaan, serta masalah struktural berupa belum terintegrasinya basis data kendaraan bermotor antar instansi (Badan Pendapatan Daerah, Kepolisian, dan Jasa Raharja). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis alternatif kebijakan …
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Regional General Election Commission (KPUD) of Ogan Ilir Regency in administering the 2024 Regional Head Election (Pilkada). The research is motivated by a decline in voter participation compared to the previous election, despite all stages being implemented in accordance with applicable regulations. The analysis applies Duncan’s organizatio…
Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in climate change mitigation due to their ability to absorb and store carbon in the form of biomass. One mangrove species with a high carbon storage potential is Rhizophora mucronata. This study aimed to estimate aboveground biomass, carbon stock, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration of Rhizophora mucronata based on differences in stand age at the Sun…