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AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment)
ISSN : 25810405     EISSN : 25810405     DOI : https://doi.org/10.29165
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) publishes papers on innovative applications, development of new technologies, and efficient solutions in agriculture, engineering, computing, economic, social, information technology, food, energy, and scientific research to improve knowledge and practice in the field of purposive community change: Rural and community development, geography and regional planning, rural cooperatives, community health; capacity building, social work, community empowerment, sustainable development, human resource development; social capital, economic development, urban studies, student community service activities, and relevant subjects. The Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Energy (SAFE-Network) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment). The objective of AJARCDE is to provide a forum for studying and applying research in community development and empowerment studies. This unique interdisciplinary journal covers a range of research methods, including: - Case studies - Comparative studies - Community-based participatory or action research - Examine community problem - Policy Analysis - Program evaluation - Survey research - Theory and model development
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Intermittent Irrigation for Improving Rhizobacteri Population Dynamics and Rooting of Local Rice Varieties Isnawan, Bambang; Astuti, Agung; Abida, Zulfa
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.401

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Intermittent irrigation is one of the rice cultivation technologies developed in Indonesia and the world. This study aims to determine the interaction between superior rice varieties with a watering system and rhizobacteria population dynamics, root development, and rice yield. This research was conducted for four months. The study used experimental methods on land compiled with a Factorial 3x4 Strip-Plot experiment design with a Completely Randomized Block Design (RCBD). Factor I is a watering system consisting of 3 treatments i.e. conventional irrigation, intermittent irrigation ten days of dry 5-day watering, and intermittent irrigation seven days of dry 3-day watering. Factor II is rice varieties consisting of 4 i.e. Cempo Merah, Inpari 23, Sintanur, and Inpari 42. The results showed no interaction between the irrigation system and rice varieties to rhizobacteria populations, rooting, and rice yields. The 7-day drying watering system has a relatively larger population of Rhizobacteria in week 16 and increases the length of the roots than other watering treatments. Intermittent irrigation provides grain weight per clump, which is no different from conventional irrigation. Inpari 23 rice varieties have a population of Rhizobacteria week 16 more and weigh 1000 seeds higher than the varieties Inpari 42. The yield of superior rice varieties Inpari 23, Sintanur, and Inpari 42 is higher than Local Cempo Merah rice varieties. Inpari 23, Sintanur, and Inpari 42 varieties can be cultivated by intermittent irrigation.
The Analysis of the Community Food Barns Role In Maintaining Food Reserves Availability in Buay Pemuka Peliung Sub-District, East OKU District Putra, Aidin Eka; Munajat, Munajat; Sari, Yunita
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.402

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This study aimed to determine the role of community food barns in maintaining food reserve availability in Buay Pemuka Peliung Sub-District, East OKU District, and to identify the factors influencing household food availability among farmers in the same area. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method and utilized multiple regression analysis for data evaluation. The findings indicated that community food barns are crucial in ensuring food security for farmers in Buay Pemuka Peliung Sub-District. Specifically, the food barns serve three main functions: storing food, mitigating food shortages during crop failures or droughts, and increasing group income among farmers. The presence of these food barns has proven to be highly beneficial, providing secure storage for farmers' harvests. Moreover, the study identified several factors influencing household food availability among farmers, including land area (X1), income (X2), paddy prices (X3), number of family members (X4), farmer's age (X5), and education level (X6). Among these, the variable that had the most significant impact on household food availability was the land area, with a partial regression coefficient (beta coefficient) value of 3.099.
Characteristics of Restructured Mackerel Meat Jerky (Study of Mackerel Meat Proportion: Young Jackfruit) and Addition of Na-Alginate Agustin, Citra Melia; Yulistiani, Ratna
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.405

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Restructured jerky is a processed meat product created by binding small meat pieces with binders such as sodium alginate (Na-Alginate). This study aimed to determine the optimal combination of mackerel and young jackfruit proportions with Na-Alginate to produce high-quality restructured jerky. A completely randomized design (CRD) with a two-factor factorial arrangement and two replications was employed. Factor I varied the proportions of mackerel to young jackfruit (65:35, 50:50, 35:65), and Factor II varied the Na-Alginate addition (0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75%). Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) for post-hoc comparisons. The optimal result was achieved with a mackerel to young jackfruit ratio of 65:35 and 0.50% Na-Alginate, producing restructured jerky with the following characteristics: 8.02% water content, 0.44% ash content, 2.32% crude fiber, 42.20% yield, 0.47% water activity (aw), 22.84% protein content, 2.98% fat content, and hedonic organoleptic scores for color (3.56, like), aroma (3.00, like), taste (3.16, like), and texture (3.16, like).
The Effect of Japanese Papaya Leaf Powder (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) as a Natural Preservative of Block Fish During Cold Temperature Storage Nazaruddin, Muchammad Vishal; Winarti, Sri; Riski Ayu Anggreini
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.406

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Mackerel (Rastelliger Sp.) is a small pelagic fish commonly consumed as a source of animal protein. Due to its high susceptibility to spoilage, effective storage and the use of natural preservatives are essential to extend its shelf life. Japanese papaya leaf powder, which contains alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, has potential as a natural preservative due to its antimicrobial properties. This study aims to evaluate the optimal combination of Japanese papaya leaf powder concentration and storage duration on the quality of mackerel stored at low temperatures. A completely randomized factorial design was employed, with two factors: the concentration of Japanese papaya leaf powder (0%, 6%, 8%, and 10%) and storage duration (0, 2, 4, and 6 days). Data were analyzed using ANOVA at a 5% significance level, followed by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the same significance level. The results indicated that the best treatment combination was 10% Japanese papaya leaf powder and 4 days of storage. This combination yielded a moisture content of 64.51%, a total microbial count of 6.6 cfu/g, a total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) level of 23.28 mg/100g, a pH of 5.34, a trimethylamine (TMA) level of 6.15 mg/100g, and a water holding capacity (WHC) of 53.11%. The organoleptic assessment showed that the mackerel maintained acceptable color and aroma, indicating effective preservation.
Factors Influencing Rice Production and The Relationship With Fertilizer Subsidies at East OKU District Farado, C; Munajat, Munajat; fifi, Fifian Permata Sari; Tarmizi, A
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.407

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East OKU Regency, renowned for its vast potential in the primary agricultural and plantation sectors, has witnessed a significant increase in agricultural production. However, many farmers report difficulties in obtaining subsidized fertilizer, which hampers optimal planting processes. This research aims to analyze the factors affecting rice production and the impact of subsidized fertilizer in Madang Suku I District, East OKU Regency. The research employs a survey method and uses simple random sampling for data collection. Multiple regression analysis is utilized to analyze the data. The study examines the impact of subsidized fertilizers, specifically urea fertilizer (X1) and NPK fertilizer (X2), both individually and collectively, on rice production in Madang Suku I District, East OKU Regency. The findings reveal that the subsidized fertilizer policy significantly contributes to increased rice production in the region. Rice production in East OKU has reached 689,678 tons of milled dry grain (GKG) or 811,385 tons of unmilled dry grain (GKP) from a planting area of 108,141 hectares (Ha), marking a 20 percent increase compared to 2021. Consequently, in early 2022, East OKU Regency emerged as one of the top rice-producing districts in South Sumatra province. Several factors influence rice production in Madang Suku I District, including land area, labor, the number of seeds, subsidized fertilizer, and pesticides. The land area has the most significant impact on rice production, with a beta coefficient of 0.567, indicating its substantial influence.
Comparative Analysis of the Use of Ant and Alum Freezers on the Income of Rubber Farmers in Lubuk Raja District, South OKU Regency Feliza, M; Oktarina, Y; Efrianti, R; Sari, Fifian Permata
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.408

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Rubber farmers in Indonesia make lump slabs with ant acid and some still use freezing materials that can damage the quality of rubber such as alum. Besides causing damage to the quality of the rubber, it also causes a bad smell which is very disturbing to the people around the place where the latex is processed. The pungent foul odor is caused by bacteria which biodegrade proteins into ammonia and sulfide compounds. OKU Regency is the fifth largest district in the area of ??rubber plantations in South Sumatra Province. Based on land suitability, plantations are a potential sector to be developed with the superior commodity rubber. The smallholder plantation sector with rubber is the leading commodity in the Ogan Komering Ulu Regency area. This research will be carried out in Lubuk Raja District, OKU Regency. The location determination was carried out purposively considering that Lubuk Raja District, OKU Regency, is one of the rubber producing areas in South Sumatra, especially OKU. The research method used in this research is the survey method. The sampling method used in the research is to answer the formulation of the big problem of rubber farmer income in Lubuk Raja District using income analysis and comparative analysis. Based on the analysis of the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the average income of farmers who use ant acid per hectare per month is IDR 5,093,515.15/ha/month. Meanwhile, the average income of rubber farmers who use alum freezers is higher than the income of farmers using ant acid freezers, namely IDR 20,234,572.46/ha/month. Based on the Independent Sample t-Test in the Equal Variances Assumed section, the sig value (2-tailed) is 0.04 < 0.05 (95% confidence level). So it is concluded that H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected, which means there is a difference in the income of lump rubber farmers who use ant acid and alum freezers.
Analysis of Oil Palm Seedling Farming Bussiness (Case Study of Tridian Nursery and Sumber Makmur) Tridio Saputra, Rahmad; HD, Ernawati; Yanita, Mirawati
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.410

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This research aims to 1) describe the oil palm nursery farming business Tridian Nursery IPN and Sumber Makmur 2) analyze the income of the oil palm nursery farming business Tridian Nursery IPN and Sumber Makmur in Batanghari Regency, 3) Analyze the difference in the income of the oil palm nursery farming business Tridian Nursery IPN and Sumber Makmur. The analytical method used in this research is farming income analysis. The data source used in this research is primary data which is the result of interviews and questionnaires obtained from respondents using the purposive sampling method. The results of this research are 1) Tridian Nursery IPN and Sumber Makmur oil palm nursery farming uses a double stage nursery method consisting of pre nursery and main nursery, the main difference between Tridian Nursery and Sumber Makmur oil palm nurseries lies in the pre nursery stage which is IPN technology-based oil palm nurseries use temperature control devices so that the plants inside can grow at optimal temperatures. 2) Tridian Nursery IPN's oil palm nursery farming income is IDR. 109,527,333.33 while Sumber Makmur's palm oil income is Rp. 63,367,533.33 3) The difference in income from the Tridian Nursery and Sumber Makmur nursery farms is due to the fact that the amount of production from the Tridian Nursery nursery is greater, namely 5,200 stems compared to the production output from the Sumber Makmur nursery which is 4,550 stems, in addition to the selling price of Tridian Nursery oil palm seedlings IPN is greater than RP. 45,000 per stem while the selling price of Sumber Makmur nursery seeds is Rp. 40,000 per stem.
Resistance of Lactobacillus fermentum InaCC B1295 Encapsulated in Microcrystalline Cellulose from Palm Leaf Waste to Acidic Conditions Across Various Temperatures and Storage Durations" Firdaus, Royyan; Kasim, A; Kasim, F
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.412

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Lactobacillus fermentum InaCC B1295 is a probiotic bacterium with limited tolerance to acidic environments, bile fluids, and high temperatures, necessitating physical protection via microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) encapsulation derived from palm leaf waste. This study aimed to evaluate the resistance of encapsulated probiotic bacteria under acidic conditions at various temperatures and storage durations to identify the optimal storage temperature. A factorial complete randomized design (CRD) with two factors was employed: storage temperature (room temperature, 4°C, and -18°C) and storage time (0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42 days). The results indicated that storage time and the interaction between storage time and temperature significantly affected the total lactic acid bacteria (LAB) count. However, temperature alone and its interaction with storage time did not significantly impact the percentage reduction in the number of encapsulated Lactobacillus fermentum InaCC B1295 at pH 2. Overall, encapsulated bacteria stored at various temperatures demonstrated comparable bacterial resistance..
Comparative Analysis of Certification Organic and Non-Organic Rice Farming Income in East OKU District Masroka, B; Sari, Fifian Permata; Sari, Y
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.413

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East OKU Regency is the second-largest rice-producing region in South Sumatra, following Banyuasin Regency, with a harvest area of 108,140.86 hectares in 2022. In recent years, the cultivation of certified organic rice has been developed in East OKU, particularly in East Buay Madang District and Belitang II District. These areas began developing organic rice in 2016 and received organic certification from INOFICE in 2020. This study examines the income differences between organic and non-organic rice farmers in East OKU Regency. The research was conducted in January 2024 in East OKU Regency using a survey method and disproportionate stratified random sampling. The sample consisted of 30 organic rice farmers out of 97 and 30 non-organic rice farmers out of 175 in Belitang Mulya District. Data analysis involved using an income equation to calculate farmers' income and the t-student test to determine the income differences between organic and non-organic rice farmers. The results show that the income of certified organic rice farmers in East OKU Regency is IDR 28,791,050 per hectare per year, or IDR 48,758,30 per hectare per year, which is significantly higher than the income of non-organic rice farmers, who earn IDR 11,334,887 per hectare per year, or IDR 24,574,281 per hectare per year. The difference in income between certified organic and non-organic rice farming in East OKU Regency is IDR 17,456,163 per hectare per year, or IDR 24,184,022 per hectare per year.
Analysis of Income and Level of Satisfaction of Farmer Groups with UPPB OKU Regency Septiana, A; Sari, Y; Sari, Fifian Permata; Julkhaidar, Julkhaidar
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.415

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OKU Regency is a significant smallholder rubber-producing region, covering an area of 72,010 hectares as of 2023. The presence of UPPB (joint processing and marketing units) in OKU Regency has greatly facilitated local rubber farmers' marketing of Bokar. UPPB plays a crucial role in enhancing the income of rubber farmers in the region. This study investigates farmer groups' income levels and satisfaction associated with UPPB in OKU Regency. The research employs a survey method with a simple random sampling technique. It involves 77 rubber farmers from a total of 350 UPPB members in OKU. Conducted in November 2023, the study focuses on Peninjauan District, the central hub of UPPB activities and the rubber auction market in OKU. Data analysis is performed using a quantitative descriptive method, applying an income equation to evaluate the income of rubber farmers participating in the UPPB.