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Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composite Reinforced with Spent Coffee Ground and Coffee Husk Etanto Heiliano Wijayanto; Al Ichlas Imran; Januar Parlaungan Siregar; Mohd Ruzaimi Mat Rejab; Tezara Cionita; Wisnu Prayogo; Deni Fajar Fitriyana; Rozanna Dewi; Thomas Junaedi; Agustinus Purna Irawan
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): August-October
Publisher : Science and Technology Research Centre Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/asset.v7i4.2052

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This study aims to investigate the effect of increasing the concentration of natural filler on the mechanical properties of Spent Coffee Ground (SCG) / Coffee Husk (CH) reinforced epoxy matrix composite. The materials used in this study are epoxy resin as a matrix and waste coffee grounds and coffee husks as natural fillers with sizes of 100-mesh and concentrations of 10, 20, and 30 wt.%. The results showed that SCG 10 wt.% produced the best mechanical properties compared to the other samples based on tensile strength (19.58 MPa), tensile modulus (1.70 GPa), flexural strength (44.55 MPa), and flexural modulus (2.32 GPa). On the other hand, CH 30 wt.% contributed the highest hardness value of 50.33 HRB compared to other samples. The findings in this study prove that the appropriate composition will affect the compatibility between the filler and the matrix, thus impacting the mechanical properties of the composite. This phenomenon can be seen based on microscope analysis, which shows a strong interaction between the matrix and filler and the formation of voids and agglomeration
The Effect of Lean Management on Innovation Performance: How Absorptive Capacity Affects Food Manufacturing Industry? Lithrone Laricha Salomon; Agustinus Purna Irawan; Eko Suhartanto
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): November - January
Publisher : Science and Technology Research Centre Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/asset.v8i1.2820

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This study analyzes the effect of Lean Management Practices (LMP) on Innovation Performance (IP) through the mediating role of Absorptive Capacity (AC) in Indonesia’s food and beverage industry. A structured questionnaire adapted from validated instruments (Gaspersz, 2007; Cohen & Levinthal, 1990; Damanpour, 1991) was distributed to 200 managers and supervisors from food manufacturing firms listed in the Indonesian Ministry of Industry registry, yielding 180 valid responses (90% response rate). Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0, assessing reliability, convergent, and discriminant validity (HTMT ≤ 0.90). The results indicate that Lean Management strongly influences Absorptive Capacity (β = 0.919, p < 0.001) and both directly and indirectly enhances Innovation Performance (β = 0.690 and 0.725, respectively). Effect sizes (f² = 0.482 – 5.431) and R² > 0.83 confirm the model’s high explanatory power, while confidence intervals (95%) validate the path significance. These findings demonstrate that lean implementation enhances innovation effectiveness primarily through knowledge assimilation and transformation. The study’s main limitation is its single-sector, self-reported cross-sectional design, which may introduce common-method bias. Future research should apply multi-method or longitudinal approaches to increase generalizability.
FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI KEMITRAAN KONTRAKTOR DAN PERANCANG DALAM PROYEK DESIGN AND BUILD Achmad Sutowo; Agustinus Purna Irawan; Endah Murtiana Sari; Oei Fuk Jin
JURNAL TEKNIK SIPIL CENDEKIA (JTSC) Vol 7 No 1 (2026): Februari
Publisher : Departement of Civil Engineering, Universitas Winaya Mukti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51988/jtsc.v7i1.413

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The government is currently encouraging readiness in government projects using the Design & Build project delivery system, as regulated in the Construction Services Law No. 7 of 2017. Design and Build (DB) from various previous literature has been proven to provide advantages compared to Design Bid Build (DBB) including speed of implementation, project risks, design changes and the absence of change orders during project implementation. This study aims to examine what factors influence the partnership of contractors and designers in design and build projects to produce good project performance including cost, quality, time, K3 and environment. The research method used in this study is a quantitative method with 50 respondents and processed through SPSS to explore respondents' perceptions, about factors that are considered to influence the partnership of contractors and designers in Design and Build (DB) projects. The respondents came from contractors and consultants who have worked on government projects with design & build project delivery. The results of this study indicate six key factors influencing contractor–designer partnerships in Design and Build projects, including relationship factors, process factors, and environmental factors, with partnership maturity acting as a moderating variable. These factors contribute to improved project performance in terms of cost, quality, time, safety, and environmental aspects. The findings provide practical insights for contractors and designers in strengthening collaboration and readiness for implementing Design and Build project delivery systems.