Universitas Ciputra

Mangroves are a type of tree that play an important role in maintaining the balance of the coastal ecosystem. The decline in mangrove area and function due to urbanization pressures requires the active involvement of the younger generation in conservation efforts, particularly through digital media. Mangrove conservation activities necessitate the involvement and knowledge of Generation Z. Communication is an aspect that can impact knowledge of mangrove conservation. However, communication delivered in the form of visual images, audio, or graphics that explain the negative impacts makes people feel compelled to participate or vice versa. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of persuasion of positive and negative information posted on the Jakarta Mangrove Community's Instagram social media account on Generation Z's understanding of the mangrove forest ecosystem in Jakarta. The method employed is a quantitative survey with data collection procedures utilizing a questionnaire. An examination of survey data for Generation Z reveals a good association between the type of Instagram social media material and environmental awareness of the mangrove ecosystem. Whereas the substance of Instagram posts providing positively or negatively packaged critical information on mangrove forests and their environmental impact has a large overall influence on Generation Z's understanding of the need for mangrove forest ecosystems. Using Instagram as a social media platform to raise awareness among Generation Z communities about the efforts that can be made to conserve mangrove forest ecosystems is an effective technique.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem with continuously increasing incidence and mortality, and accurate assessment of kidney function is essential for disease staging and clinical decision making. Estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on serum creatinine using the CKD-EPI 2009 equation is widely used, however it is influenced by nonrenal factors such as age, sex, and muscle mass, whereas cystatin C is considered a more stable biomarker. This observational analytic study with a cross sectional design aimed to analyze the differences and agreement between creatinine based eGFR and cystatin C based eGFR in 53 patients with stage V CKD undergoing hemodialysis at RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie Surabaya prior to dialysis. Creatinine based eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI 2009 equation and cystatin C based eGFR using the CKD-EPI 2012 equation. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon signed rank test and Bland Altman analysis. The Wilcoxon test showed that all paired data had positive ranks with a Z value of –6.336 and p < 0.001, indicating a statistically significant difference. Bland Altman analysis demonstrated a bias of –41.64 mL/min/1.73 m² with limits of agreement ranging from –105.14 to 21.86, indicating that the two methods are not interchangeable. In conclusion, a significant difference exists between creatinine based eGFR and cystatin C based eGFR, and these methods cannot be used interchangeably in clinical practice among patients with stage V CKD at RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie Surabaya.

Precision nutrition has emerged as a promising strategy for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by targeting molecular pathways underlying insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. Accumulating evidence indicates that dietary patterns, caloric intake, and specific nutrients can modulate gene expression and epigenetic mechanisms involved in insulin signaling, inflammation, and energy homeostasis. This narrative review synthesizes recent human and experimental studies (2025-2026) examining how dietary components influence transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in the context of T2DM prevention. A total of 29 peer-reviewed studies were included, encompassing dietary patterns, macronutrient manipulation, micronutrient and bioactive supplementation, and gene-diet interactions. Very-low-calorie diets consistently induced coordinated modulation of key metabolic genes, including downregulation of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) and upregulation of PDK4, CPT1, and AMPK, reflecting a metabolic shift toward enhanced fatty acid oxidation and improved insulin sensitivity. In contrast, high-fat and fructose-rich diets promoted proinflammatory gene expression and immune activation, contributing to insulin resistance. Plant-based and vegan dietary patterns were associated with reduced epigenetic aging and improved insulin sensitivity through DNA methylation changes. Targeted interventions, including vitamin D combined with probiotics, dietary fiber, nucleotides, and trace elements such as copper, further demonstrated favorable transcriptional and epigenetic effects linked to improved glycemic control. Collectively, these findings highlight diet-driven modulation of insulin signaling and glucose metabolism at the molecular level and support nutrigenomics-guided precision nutrition as a viable preventive approach for T2DM. Integrating genetic and epigenetic insights into dietary strategies may enable more personalized and effective interventions to curb the growing global burden of type 2 diabetes.

Disrupsi teknologi yang dipicu oleh kecerdasan buatan, otomasi, big data, dan Internet of Things telah mengubah lanskap kerja di industri ritel secara fundamental. Transformasi ini tidak hanya memengaruhi proses operasional, tetapi juga mengubah tuntutan kompetensi tenaga kerja yang semakin dinamis dan kompleks. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi dinamika upskilling dan reskilling karyawan dalam menghadapi transformasi teknologi melalui pendekatan studi kasus multipel pada sektor ritel. Studi ini mengintegrasikan temuan dari 35 publikasi akademik periode 2021–2025 untuk memahami spektrum keterampilan yang diperlukan, tantangan implementasi program pengembangan kompetensi, serta strategi organisasi yang efektif dalam menghadapi perubahan tersebut. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus multipel dengan analisis tematik terhadap literatur sistematis yang relevan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa industri ritel membutuhkan kombinasi keterampilan yang semakin kompleks, meliputi keterampilan digital, seperti sistem otomasi dan teknologi ritel modern, serta soft skills seperti komunikasi, adaptabilitas, dan pemecahan masalah. Selain itu, pembelajaran berkelanjutan muncul sebagai meta-skill yang sangat menentukan dalam menjaga relevansi dan daya saing karyawan dalam jangka panjang. Tantangan utama yang dihadapi organisasi bersifat multidimensional, mencakup resistensi karyawan terhadap perubahan, keterbatasan anggaran pelatihan, kurangnya dukungan manajerial, serta kesenjangan literasi digital yang masih cukup tinggi. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi sejumlah strategi yang terbukti efektif, misalnya pemetaan kesenjangan keterampilan berbasis data, budaya pembelajaran berkelanjutan, penerapan pendekatan dual pathways, integrasi pelatihan soft skills, kolaborasi dengan institusi pendidikan, serta penguatan dukungan kepemimpinan organisasi. Secara keseluruhan, penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa keberhasilan program upskilling dan reskilling memerlukan pendekatan strategis yang holistik, adaptif, dan berkelanjutan untuk memastikan kesiapan tenaga kerja menghadapi transformasi digital di industri ritel.

Background: Entrepreneurial education (EE) has become a central topic in emerging economies; however, its interaction with entrepreneurial orientation (EO), entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE), and innovation capability (IC) remains underexplored, particularly in the Indonesian context. By positioning EO as a mediator and ESE as both a direct and moderating factor, this study extends prior research and provides a more integrative understanding of entrepreneurial behavior.Purpose: This study analyzes the role of entrepreneurial education in enhancing innovation capability by analyzing entrepreneurial orientation as a mediator and entrepreneurial self-efficacy as a moderator within the framework of Self-Determination Theory.Design/methodology/approach: The study employs a survey-based design with 166 valid responses analyzed using PLS-SEM, which allows testing of complex mediating and moderating effects simultaneouslyFindings/Result: The findings reveal that entrepreneurial education significantly boosts both entrepreneurial orientation and innovation capability. Entrepreneurial orientation mediates the impact of education on innovation by encouraging proactive, innovative, and risk-taking behaviors. As evidenced by the analysis, entrepreneurial self-efficacy demonstrated a substantial and direct impact on both the orientation towards entrepreneurship and the ability to innovate but did not show significant moderating effects.Conclusion: This study contributes theoretically by extending SDT through the integration of EO and ESE into the EE–IC relationship while empirically demonstrating the strong predictive power of the proposed model. From a practical perspective, the results suggest the importance of embedding EO-building experiences and ESE-enhancing interventions in entrepreneurship education, supported by policies that foster innovation ecosystems. Future research could expand this framework across different cultural and industrial settings.Originality/value (State of the art): This study offers a novel integrated model connecting educational, psychological, and behavioral constructs, contributing to the existing literature by addressing gaps in previous research and offering practical insights for entrepreneurship education in emerging markets. Keywords: entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurial orientation, innovation capability, entrepreneurial self efficacy, entrepreneur by design

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) remains a major challenge in public health, making the monitoring of pregnant women’s onditions, including hemoglobin (Hb) levels and weight gain highly important. This study aims to analyze the differences in hemoglobin levels and weight gain between primigravida and multigravida pregnant women at Made Public Health Center. This research employed a comparative quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design and utilized secondary data from medical records. The sample consisted of 78 respondents selected through stratified random sampling based on gravida status. The variables examined included gravida status as the independent variable and hemoglobin levels as well as weight gain as the dependent variables. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of p < 0.05. The results showed a statistically significant difference between gravida status and hemoglobin levels (p = 0.003), with multigravida mothers having a 4.5-times higher risk of experiencing anemia compared to primigravida mothers. Additionally, there was a statistically significant difference between gravida status and weight gain during pregnancy (p = 0.000), where multigravida mothers had a 7.3-times higher risk of experiencing abnormal weight gain. These findings highlight that gravida status is closely related to the nutritional status of pregnant women and can serve as a basis for evaluating antenatal care services, particularly for the multigravida group who are at higher risk.

Sistem pembayaran akademik berbasis QR Code merupakan inovasi teknologi yang bertujuan meningkatkan efisiensi transaksi dan akurasi pengelolaan data keuangan pada institusi pendidikan, namun memastikan kualitas layanan tetap optimal memerlukan evaluasi berkelanjutan yang terstruktur. Penelitian ini menerapkan Continual Service Improvement (CSI) sebagai kerangka evaluasi untuk menganalisis pengujian sistem pembayaran akademik berbasis QR Code melalui aspek efektivitas proses, kualitas layanan, dan keamanan data keuangan. Pengujian dilakukan menggunakan black box testing, evaluasi performa dengan Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, Postman, dan pengujian manual terukur, serta analisis risiko keamanan guna menilai keandalan fungsi sistem dan tingkat perlindungan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem berhasil melalui seluruh skenario black box testing dengan tingkat keberhasilan 100%, waktu pemrosesan transaksi meningkat 28% lebih cepat dibanding metode sebelumnya, dan tingkat kesalahan pencatatan keuangan menurun hingga 92%, sementara evaluasi keamanan menunjukkan peningkatan pada kontrol enkripsi dan autentikasi dibanding sistem lama. Melalui siklus CSI, diidentifikasi pula area yang memerlukan peningkatan seperti kapasitas server dan penambahan fitur audit log. Secara keseluruhan, CSI terbukti efektif sebagai kerangka evaluatif yang mampu memberikan gambaran komprehensif mengenai kondisi layanan dan menghasilkan rekomendasi perbaikan berkelanjutan untuk mengoptimalkan layanan teknologi informasi pada sistem pembayaran akademik berbasis QR Code.

Aktivitas pembelajaran di Indonesia masih banyak mengandalkan metode konvensional dengan buku teks sebagai media utama, yang kerap menimbulkan kejenuhan dan menurunkan keterlibatan pelajar dalam proses pembelajaran. Komik edukasi hadir sebagai alternatif media pembelajaran karena mampu menggabungkan narasi dan visual secara menarik, serta menyajikan materi dalam struktur yang lebih mudah dipahami. Namun, penggunaan visual dalam komik edukasi juga berpotensi mengalihkan fokus pembaca apabila tidak dirancang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik pelajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peran gaya visual dan penggunaan warna dalam komik edukasi serta bagaimana elemen visual tersebut mendukung keterlibatan dan pemahaman remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif dengan metode kajian pustaka mengenai gaya visual dan warna, analisis visual terhadap komik Why? Seri China sebagai studi kasus, serta validasi melalui wawancara dengan pembaca remaja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komik Why? Seri China menerapkan kombinasi gaya visual stylized yang mendekati gaya manga Jepang dan gaya visual realistis. Gaya stylized berperan dalam membangun narasi yang ekspresif dan meningkatkan ketertarikan pembaca, sementara gaya realistis berfungsi menyampaikan informasi faktual secara akurat. Penggunaan palet warna cerah yang terkontrol turut mendukung suasana membaca yang positif. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa gaya visual dan warna berfungsi sebagai elemen pendukung dalam penyampaian materi edukatif, dengan konten sebagai faktor utama dalam kualitas komik edukasi.

Loneliness in fathers is a relevant psychological issue but remains understudied. Most research on loneliness focuses on the elderly, mothers, or adolescents, while fathers are often overlooked. However, changes in roles after becoming a father may also place men at risk of loneliness. This study examines paternal loneliness from the perspectives of parenting self-efficacy, job stress, marital satisfaction, and sense of community, with meaning in life as a moderator. A quantitative research design with a PLS-SEM approach was used. The participants were 256 married fathers who lived with their spouses and had children no older than 5 years. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires in a cross-sectional design. The results revealed that meaning in life moderated the effects of parenting self-efficacy and sense of community on loneliness, but not the effect of job stress. Job stress had a direct impact on loneliness, while marital satisfaction showed no significant relationship with either meaning in life or loneliness. These findings highlight meaning in life as a protective factor against loneliness in fathers. Keywords: fathers’ loneliness, meaning in life, parental self-efficacy, job stress, sense of community, Indonesia

Di era digitalisasi, persaingan bisnis yang ketat menuntut perusahaan untuk terus berinovasi dalam memahami perubahan gaya hidup sehat konsumen yang kini mulai beralih ke pola makan bebas gluten. Produk gluten-free, yang awalnya bersifat khusus untuk kebutuhan medis, kini mengalami pergeseran fungsi menjadi simbol identitas dan gaya hidup sehat di media sosial. Penelitian kualitatif fenomenologi ini mengeksplorasi pengalaman personal konsumen dalam menginterpretasikan produk gluten-free dari dua merek lokal, The.Cornecraft dan Nude Bake, di Instagram. Temuan inti penelitian menunjukkan adanya pergeseran fundamental nilai produk gluten-free dari sekadar kebutuhan medis menjadi bagian integral dari gaya hidup sehat harian (functional reframing). Kekuatan metodologis penelitian ini terletak pada integrasi kerangka Strategic Experiential Modules (SEMs) dan Socio-Cultural Consumption Vector (SCCV). Analisis SCCV mengungkap bahwa konsumsi produk ini berfungsi sebagai alat sosial untuk membentuk identitas diri yang sadar kesehatan dan memperkuat koneksi komunitas. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, penelitian ini merumuskan "Model Konstruksi Makna Konsumen Terhadap Produk Gluten-Free" yang terdiri dari empat tahap: Functional Reframing, Cognitive Legitimation, Lifestyle & Social Integration, dan Trust Anchoring. Implikasi praktis bagi pelaku bisnis adalah pentingnya menonjolkan dimensi pengalaman langsung (Sense dan Feel) serta membangun kredibilitas melalui transparansi ilmiah (uji laboratorium) untuk menjamin keberlanjutan bisnis di era digital.