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Revealing Hidden Messages Behind Building Designs Ayub Muktiono
Jurnal Info Sains : Informatika dan Sains Vol. 13 No. 03 (2023): Informatika dan Sains , Edition December 2023
Publisher : SEAN Institute

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Building design is often considered a form of art that reflects certain values, culture, or messages that the architect or builder wants to convey. The aim of this research is to explore the meaning and messages that may be contained in building design elements, such as shape, color, texture and spatial arrangement. In this research, the method used is a qualitative descriptive method. The results of this research reveal that behind building designs there are hidden messages that reflect the values, culture and ideas of the architect or designer. The building design process not only involves aesthetic and functional considerations, but also integrates philosophical or abstract messages through elements such as shape, color, and structural placement. In addition, in response to increasing concern for the environment, building design also explores sustainability aspects by considering the use of environmentally friendly materials and energy efficiency. These findings show that building design not only encapsulates architectural art and techniques, but also becomes a visual expression of the messages and values that the designers want to convey.
Reading the Ancestors Message: Semiotics of the Bajang Ratu Temple Ornaments in Mapping Local Wisdom and Majapahit Women Muktiono, Ayub
JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): NOVEMBER
Publisher : Transpublika Publisher

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Candi Bajang Ratu, a stepped gateway in Trowulan, Mojokerto, is a significant architectural relic from the Majapahit Kingdom (13th-15th centuries CE). The ambiguous gendered name “Bajang Ratu” combining “bajang” (young/small) and “ratu” (a title for women) has prompted interpretations linking the site to influential female figures such as Gayatri Rajapatni. This article aims to uncover the representation of feminine values and local wisdom in the ornamental motifs of Candi Bajang Ratu through a semiotic approach. Employing a qualitative interpretive methodology, the study applies Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework (denotation, connotation, myth) and Charles Sanders Peirce’s triadic signs (icon, index, symbol), integrated within a hermeneutic case study design. Data were collected from secondary sources, including archaeological documentation and academic literature, and analyzed thematically and contextually. The findings reveal that the temple’s ornamental elements, such as hand-like profiles resembling prayer gestures, spiritually sacred spatial symbols, makara reliefs with flowing vines, vegetal motifs, symmetrical arches, fragments of Apsara figures, and the stepped gateway structure, symbolically embody feminine principles: fertility, wisdom, protection, cosmic harmony, flexibility, and adaptability. The curved, flowing architectural forms contrast sharply with masculine aesthetics characterized by rigidity and verticality, affirming the reverence for women not merely as individuals, but as cosmological and moral forces underpinning the kingdom’s continuity. Thus, Candi Bajang Ratu functions as a symbolic monument institutionalizing the recognition of feminine values within Majapahit culture. Far more than a stone structure, it is a symbolic archive of gentle yet enduring power, encapsulating sustainable values that mirror the character of Nusantara women.
Meaning of the Symbol of Gate of the Solo Palace Teaches Virtue Muktiono, Ayub
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): March 2023
Publisher : Publisher Cv. Inara

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The City of Solo (Surakarta) establishes itself as the City of Culture. The City of Solo as a City of Culture cannot be separated from the existence of the Solo Palace. The Solo Palace was built in 1755 by King Sunan Pakubuwono II with the palace area which eventually developed into the City of Solo. The Solo Palace area can be seen through the signs of the existence of the gate in several places. The gate is not only a sign of the boundaries of the palace territory, but the gate has cultural messages, behavior, strata levels and in the form of the gate itself it is loaded with messages of meaning as a communication of the king's policies with his people. This research is an interpretation research with a semiological approach using Barthes' theory. Interpretation is done by cultural contextual correlation. This semiological approach with contextual correlation of community culture is termed by the author as an ethnosemiological study. The results of the interpretation of the forms at the gate of the Solo Palace show that these forms contain very wise meanings and messages and are teachings of virtue, messages of governance and leadership of power. Messages through the symbols of shapes at the gates of the Solo Palace have existed since the mid-17th century, while the development of semiology theory only occurred in the 19th century. This proves that the Solo Palace Founders had implemented semiology theory before the theory was born. The results of the interpretation of the forms at the gate of the Solo Palace show that these forms contain very wise meanings and messages and are teachings of virtue, messages of governance and leadership of power. Messages through the symbols of shapes at the gates of the Solo Palace have existed since the mid-17th century, while the development of semiology theory only occurred in the 19th century. This proves that the Solo Palace Founders had implemented semiology theory before the theory was born. The results of the interpretation of the forms at the gate of the Solo Palace show that these forms contain very wise meanings and messages and are teachings of virtue, messages of governance and leadership of power. Messages through the symbols of shapes at the gates of the Solo Palace have existed since the mid-17th century, while the development of semiology theory only occurred in the 19th century. This proves that the Solo Palace Founders had implemented semiology theory before the theory was born.
Analysis of the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records in Efficiency, Productivity, and Performance of Health Services at the Sriamur Bekasi Health Center with the Wellbeing Method Himas W.D; Jenni Ria Rajagukguk; Ayub Muktiono
International Journal of Engineering, Science and Information Technology Vol 4, No 4 (2024)
Publisher : Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia

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The application of digital technology in health services has significantly improved efficiency and service quality. Electronic Medical Record (E.M.R.) is a technology implementation that records, stores, and manages patient medical data electronically. This study aims to analyze the impact of using E.M.R. on the productivity and efficiency of health services at the Sriamur Bekasi Community Health Center. This research uses the Wellbeing method with a qualitative approach. Primary data was collected through in-depth interviews and questionnaires distributed to the medical and administrative staff of the Sriamur Community Health Center. Secondary data on the number of patients before and after E.M.R. implementation was also analyzed. The leading indicators measured include service time, quality, error rate, and human resource utilization. The research results show a significant increase in productivity and efficiency after E.M.R. implementation. The number of patients served per day increases, and the time required for recording and retrieving patient data is reduced. Respondents indicated high satisfaction with using E.M.R., with the majority assessing that the system helps speed up administrative processes and improve the accuracy of medical data. Implementing E.M.R. at the Sriamur Bekasi Community Health Center has increased the medical staff's operational efficiency and productivity. This technology makes it easier to access and manage patient data and reduces the administrative burden so that medical personnel can focus more on health services. To maximize the benefits of E.M.R., ongoing training and regular evaluation of existing systems and procedures are required.