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DETERMINISTIC COMPUTATIONAL VALIDATION FOR ENHANCING PRECISION AND EFFICIENCY IN ASPHALT RHEOLOGY TEST REPORTING Muhammad Sultonul Khakim; Arie Wardhono; Ari Widayanti; Neni Kusnianti; Vita Vidyaning Viarsami
Jurnal Jalan Jembatan Vol 43 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Jalan Jembatan
Publisher : Direktorat Bina Teknik Jalan dan Jembatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58499/jatan.v43i1.1442

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The reliability of laboratory testing data is a critical factor in ensuring effective quality assurance within asphalt materials engineering. However, current reporting workflows for asphalt rheological tests, including Kinematic Viscosity and Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) measurements, still rely on manual spreadsheet-based procedures that are prone to human error, inefficiency, and operator-dependent variability. This study proposes a deterministic computational validation framework that transforms conventional semi-subjective data processing into a fully automated, rule-based evaluation system. The framework integrates Python-based non-linear regression with JSON-based data serialisation to standardise computational workflows and ensure reproducibility. System performance was evaluated using a post-facto comparative analysis of 20 historical laboratory datasets. Processing efficiency was assessed using a paired sample t-test, while numerical data accuracy was evaluated using the root mean square error (RMSE). The results indicate that the automated computational system reduced the average processing time per sample from 7.47 minutes to 1.38 minutes (t(19) = 20.32, p < 0.001), corresponding to an efficiency improvement of 81.60%. In addition, deterministic processing reduced operator-induced variability, improving accuracy from 99.12% (RMSE = 1.37) to 99.78% (RMSE = 0.34). These findings demonstrate that deterministic computational validation not only improves efficiency and accuracy but also enables reproducible, traceable, and operator-independent laboratory reporting, supporting the advancement of a digital quality assurance system.   Keywords: Laboratory Automation, Asphalt Rheology, Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR), Data Integrity, Deterministic Validation
Microwave-assisted extraction of gelatin from Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) scales: effect of extraction time and quality evaluation Hariyanti; Ida Wati; Ari Widayanti
Journal of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Research Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/jnsmr.v12i1.31475

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Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) has economic value and is highly sought after in Indonesia. One of the by-products of barramundi is its scales, which are used to make gelatin products. Gelatin production can be increased by exploring alternative extraction processes that use environmentally friendly green technologies, such as microwave processing. This study aims to determine the effect of microwave extraction time on gelatin production from barramundi and to compare the evaluation results with those of standard gelatin per SNI and GMIA. The method in this study was an experiment with three extraction-time treatments (10, 20, and 30 minutes) to determine gelatin product yields and characterize the products. Results showed that curing time significantly affected yield, water content, ash content, and Zn content (P < 0.05), but did not significantly affect viscosity, pH, or Cu content (P > 0.05). Variations in extraction time indicate that it affects gelatin quality, including yield, organoleptic water content, ash content, pH, viscosity, and Cu and Zn levels. Gelatin with a microwave extraction time of 30 minutes produced the highest amount, namely 11.68 ±0.02%, with a water content of 12.77±0.01%, ash content of 2.16±0.15%, pH of 5.44±0.05, viscosity of 3.51±0.04  cps, and Cu and Zn metal content of 8.61 ±0.04 mg/Kg and 4.61±0.13 mg/Kg, respectively. The characterization results were based on SNI and GMIA standards. The FTIR results for gelatin also showed compliance. This study concluded that extracting gelatin from barramundi fish scales with lime juice in a microwave for 30 minutes is a promising method for obtaining alternative halal gelatin raw materials.
Co-Authors A'yuni, Helmaliana Elvira Putri Aan Kunaedi Aeni, Isna Qurotu Aisyah Syahfitri Oktaviani Al Akbar, Muhammad Faiz Al Umi, Sindi Oktavia Amini, Iqlima N. Amirullah, Gufron Ana Lestari Anandita Ade Putri, Anandita Ade Andriansyah, Mahendra Ade anisa amalia Anisa Amalia Anita Susanti Anjani, Irna Dini Anjas Handayani Arie Wardhono Aris Slamet Widodo Aris Slamet Widodo Ayu, Nabila Sekar Bimantara, Wira budiarti rahayu Cahya Adhitya Pratama Dadang Supriyatno Darmawan, Dimas Desti Ayu Fauziah Dwitiyanti Dwitiyanti Edi Setiawan Efendi, Kriana Ekaputri, Januarti J. Elly Wardani, Elly Fajriah, Siti Aulia Fauziah, Desti Ayu Ferra Tania Ferra Tania Fith Khaira Nursal Fitria Nugrahaeni Fitria Nugrahaeni Fitriana, Kresna Dina Fitriani, Kresna Dini Gede Andika Primatama Gede Andika Primatama Hadi Sunaryo Hakim, Aditya Lukman Nur Handayani, Sri Hariyanti Hariyanti Hastuti, Indah Havis, Zulfany Al Henny Muliani Henny Muliani Hikmah, Ananda Mutiara Nur Hilda Ayu Ida Wati Inayah, Imelda Raudhatul Jessica Anisa Pratama Karsiwan, Wawan Kartika Tiara Wijayanti Khusniyati Masykuroh Kori Yati Kriana Efendi Kriana Efendi Mayra Amanda Putri Merina Alie Merina, Merina Mimin Ninawati Muh. Arief Muhsin Muhammad Restu Andhika Muhammad Sultonul Khakim Muhsin, Muh Arief Naniek Setiadi Radjab Naniek Setiadi Radjab Neni Kusnianti Nining, Nining Nugroho, Bagus Setyo Nur Hidayah Nur Rahmah Hidayati NurAfni NurAfni Nurhayati Nurhayati Petrus, Himawan T. B. M. Pratama, M. Aditya Wahyu Pratama, Naufal Gilang Prisiska, Fahjar Purwo Mahardi Putri Deti Ratih R. Endro Wibisono rahayu, budiarti Rahmah Elfiyani Rahmah Elfiyani Rahmah Elfiyani Rajjiyah, Putri Salma Refa Haratama, Kusuma Resiana, Nisa Husna Resti Sintya Sari Ria A. A. Soemitro, Ria A. A. Rini Prastiwi Ristriana, Amanda Rosida, Annisa Saputra, Alfin Adji Sari, Cudesi Kartika Saryanto, Hendi Sa’adah, Putri Septika, Erisa Widya Setiawan, Moch. Andri Siska Siska Siska Siska Siti Azizah Susilawati Siti Marfuah, Siti Sri Lestari Handayani Sri Nevi Gantini Srifiana, Yudi Sukaryo, Bagas Adzan Putra Sumiyati, Mimin Supandi Supandi Syafitri, Yeshaira Zahra Shabira Tania, Ferra Umi, Sindi Oktavia Al Vita Vidyaning Viarsami Wati Sukmawati Wati Sukmawati Wibowo, Moch. Rizal Adi Wicakrani, Dhyva Choirunnisa Widyastuti, Silviya Wigati, Yustina Yeni Yeni Yuantika, Risma Yudi Srifiana Zulfa Della Affifah