Solusi University

PT. Era Perkasa Mining merencanakan target produksi batubara pada periode Oktober hingga Desember 2024, sehingga diperlukan perencanaan penambangan yang terstruktur untuk mencapai target secara optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan menyusun rencana produksi berdasarkan batas pit limit yang memenuhi target teknis produksi. Metode yang digunakan meliputi perhitungan cadangan dan volume overburden dengan metode solid reserve menggunakan blok analisis 50 x 50 meter, kemudian dilakukan forecast produksi dengan mempertimbangkan kapasitas dan ketersediaan alat gali muat serta alat angkut yang tersedia saat ini. Data hasil perhitungan cadangan dan produktivitas alat diolah menggunakan software tambang untuk membuat mine scheduling serta desain sequence penambangan dengan memperhatikan rekomendasi geoteknik perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan estimasi cadangan batubara sekitar 1.324.810 ton dan volume overburden 5.976.517 bcm, serta forecast produksi batubara/bulan mendekati target perusahaan dengan stripping ratio antara 3,44. Desain pit penambangan mengikuti standar geoteknik dengan tinggi bench 5 meter, lebar 3 meter, dan kemiringan single slope 50°. Terdapat perbedaan volume antara desain pit dan forecast, perencanaan ini tetap mengacu pada kapasitas alat yang tersedia dan target produksi. Perencanaan produksi yang tersusun secara sistematis dengan dukungan software tambang untuk membuat penjadwalan produksi serta pemanfaatan alat yang optimal akan membantu PT Era Perkasa Mining dalam mencapai target produksi batubara pada akhir tahun 2024.

This study investigates the influence of homophily rooted in institutional rankings on the structure and dynamics of international research collaboration networks among Southeast Asian universities and examines its implications for regional academic stratification and inequality. Utilizing bibliometric data from 175 universities certified by the ASEAN University Network, we employed social network analysis (SNA) to map collaboration patterns using centrality metrics (eigenvector, betweenness, closeness, and degree) and clique analysis. Our findings reveal a pronounced ‘rich-get-richer’ dynamic, in which top-ranked institutions, predominantly from Malaysia and Singapore, dominate collaboration networks, controlling 75.69% of the connections. Elite universities, such as Universiti Malaya (eigenvector centrality: 0.989) and the National University of Singapore (degree centrality: 0.224), function as structural brokers, reinforcing exclusivity and marginalizing lower-ranked institutions. Conversely, despite their numerical predominance, Indonesian universities exhibit a fragmented influence, whereas those in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar remain peripheral with near-zero centrality metrics. Clique analysis further underscores regional fragmentation, with large collaborative clusters (≥21) dominated by Indonesian institutions, reflecting inward-oriented networks. This study identifies a stark core-periphery divide exacerbated by preferential attachment mechanisms and resource disparities that perpetuate academic inequality. These findings challenge the presumed egalitarian benefits of internationalization, highlighting how institutional ranking homophily entrenches stratification.

This study aimed to analyze the trends in academic performance, establish the possible causes of the poor academic performance, and explore and implement some mitigation strategies for 5 years. After observing a sharp decline in the Grade seven national examination pass rate at one rural Private Primary School, the Department of Education committed itself to work in collaboration with the school administrators and teachers to improve the pass rate. Several trips were made to the Primary school to establish rapport, assess their needs, and establish the contributing causes of the sharp decline in the pass rates. In-depth interviews were carried out with key informants. The major factors identified to be contributing to the decline in pass rates were low motivation among both students and teachers. In addition, inadequate resources; particularly educational materials and basic needs for teachers such as water and food were also identified. A strategic plan was formulated with goals projected for the coming 4 years. Regular visits to the school were made by the department of Education at least once every school term. Special training programs were done in the third term of each year in preparation for writing final exams. The teachers and students were incentivized by provision of basic needs such as water and food and other basic commodities. Other motivational promises were made, such as prizes for the best-performing students and teachers. The results were recorded and compared every year. After the first year of implementing the strategies, there was a noticeable change in the academic performance. The pass rates were beginning to rise when COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The overall pass rate dropped from 42 % to 15% during the COVID-19 pandemic era. However, after the COVID-19 Pandemic the intervention strategies continued. Despite experiencing the drastic negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the graph of academic performance rose, there was a sharp rise from 33% in 2022 to 52% in 2023. The study recommends that a detailed longitudinal study be carried out to investigate the impact of other strategies (such as encouraging parental involvement). If these strategies carried out in this study are implemented coupled with other strategies such as parental involvement, this may result in marked improvements in academic performance of the learners and very high pass rates.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the employment status of university graduates. A survey was carried out on University graduates to analyze the employment status of youth based on the skills they acquired at the University. Results indicated that the majority of the respondents are not formally employed, or those employed are not engaged in the jobs they trained for. Consequently, a high level of skills mismatch leads to skills obsolescence. In addition, most of the research participants indicated that they are engaged in hybrid jobs, mainly technical jobs to cope with the prevailing conditions. Postgraduates may need to consider retooling and upscaling the skills they initially trained for, develop career flexibility through trying new careers, and entrepreneurial skills, develop resilience (the ability to bounce back even after being retrenched), and acquire more digital Skills [1]. In conclusion, graduates need to be flexible and ready to venture into new areas as well as upscale to avoid skills obsolescence. The study recommends that young people need to be encouraged to train in multiple disciplines and develop career flexibility and competitive advantage to remain on the cutting edge.

The study of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is of paramount importance. Creating a more comprehensive CSR program is a collective necessity for both companies and communities. Companies are expected to actively participate as development actors and to promote community welfare. This study aimed to assess the problems and potential of the community, prioritize CSR development programs, and formulate program recommendations based on the needs of the communities surrounding the company. This study employed qualitative method. The findings indicate personal and structural social issues in six villages within the company’s area. Each village possesses unique potentials that can be developed, including human resources, natural resources, economic resources, infrastructure resources, and social resources. Various programs can be developed based on the potential of each village. To ensure the success and sustainability of the planned CSR programs, an intensive and participatory approach must be undertaken, particularly with the beneficiaries. This approach should aim to foster trust, collaboration, and a shared vision and mission among all stakeholders involved in the program to ensure its success. Consequently, all parties involved can unite to collaboratively achieve the program’s goals and create a positive impact on the community and the surrounding environment.

This study analyzes public sentiment towards mandatory halal certification in Indonesia, as mandated by Law No. 33/2014 and its revision in Government Regulation No. 39/2021. Using the Large Language Model (LLM) approach, sentiment analysis was conducted on a dataset consisting of 320 samples of headlines from various electronic media platforms, published between 2019 and 2023. The LLM model, employing the RoBERTa architecture, was trained on an Indonesian language dataset and optimized for sentiment classification tasks. Data preprocessing included web scraping, data cleansing, and text vectorization using Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) techniques and cosine-similarity. The model demonstrated a confidence score of the classifications mean of 87.35% and median 96.12% in classifying the news headlines. Results revealed a predominant positive sentiment (57%) towards halal certification, indicating public awareness of its significances. However, negative sentiments (26%) highlighted challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including high costs and lack of understanding about the certification process. The temporal analysis showed an increase in halal-related news coverage following the implementation of new regulations. This study contributes to the understanding of public perception towards regulatory changes in the halal industry and demonstrates the effectiveness of LLM-based sentiment analysis in comprehending public opinions. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and businesses in addressing the potential and challenges in implementing mandatory halal certification.

This book chapter discusses the causes of the rapid rise in drug abuse and several strategies that may be used to control the rapid rise of drug abuse among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic to date (post-pandemic era). The suggested effective strategies are based on the holistic approach model that engages all stakeholders to work collaboratively to implement prevention and intervention strategies as posited by the PROSPER Model. Prosper Model brings together schools, families, communities, and Universities in partnerships that use positive approaches to strengthen families and empower youths to make informed decisions. Keeping adolescents engaged in fruitful activities, empowering them with life skills, and involving the students in volunteer work for vulnerable children will help them resist peer pressure and contribute meaningfully to society.

This study aims to explore the compliance s employed by individual taxpayers. The research adopts a descriptive research model to understand the intricacies of taxpayer behavior. A purposive sampling technique is utilized to select participants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in tax compliance. Data analysis involves thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in taxpayer behavior. The findings shed light on the various strategies individuals employ to fulfill their tax obligations, providing insights into factors influencing compliance behavior.

This study analysed literature on inclusive pedagogy and its application in a virtual classroom. One of the major consequences of the Covid 19 Pandemic was a sudden paradigm shift from traditional modes of delivering instruction to modern technologically compliant modes such as e- learning and multimodal instruction. The issue of concern is whether or not the different categories of learners have their pedagogical needs adequately met in a virtual classroom. The researcher carried out a literature review analysis using search engines such as Google Scholar, Ebsco and others. For the past few decades there has been great emphasis on inclusive education. However, the preponderance of literature available focuses on special needs learners or learners with some disability. The major theories that inform the study are Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences, Fleming and Mills’ VARK theory and The Universal Design for Learning. The findings from readings and practice revealed that in a virtual class the students may be placed into 4 major categories. Each of these categories has unique characteristics. It is only when educators understand each category of learners then they are able to develop inclusive pedagogic strategies to optimize learning for each category. This study used an inclusive pedagogy conceptual frame work cycle. This conceptual framework comprises of 3 key phases; Cognitive preparedness, curriculum preparedness and classroom practice understanding the learner. As the cyclic process continues the quality of inclusion becomes better refined and no learner is left behind. The study recommends that educators strive to know their learners, deliberately plan for their unique and diverse needs then finally educators need to engage the learners according to their uniqueness utilizing variety of pedagogical strategies of both lesson delivery and assessment of learning. These may include blended learning, multimodal instruction using both synchronous and asynchronous sessions, self-assessments, peer assessments as well as teacher assessments.