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ISSN : 2089385X     EISSN : 28296761     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35335/Vertex
Articles published in Vertex include original scientific research results (top priority), new scientific review articles (non-priority), or comments or criticisms on scientific papers published by Vertex. The journal accepts manuscripts or articles in the field of engineering from various academics and researchers both nationally and internationally. The journal is published every June and December (2 times a year). Articles published in Vertex are those that have been reviewed by Peer-Reviewers. The decision to accept a scientific article in this journal is the right of the Board of Editors based on recommendations from the Peer-Reviewers. Since 2011, Vertex only accepts articles derived from original research (top priority), and new scientific review articles (non-priority).
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Simulation Of Rectangular Patch Microstrip Antenna For Wimax At 3.5 GHz Frequency Muhammad Iqbal; Aprima A Matondang; Stephanie Pardede; The Fitri Astarani; Morlan Pardede
Vertex Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): June: Computer Science
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/vmprwd02

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Microstrip antenna is one of the compact antenna types that can be implemented using PCB material and consists of three main parts, namely the radiating element, substrate, and ground plane. This antenna is widely used in wireless communication systems because it has a simple structure, small size, and is easy to integrate with electronic devices. One of its applications is in WiMAX systems operating at 3.5 GHz to support more efficient data transmission. In this study, a rectangular patch microstrip antenna was designed as an alternative antenna for WiMAX systems. The design process was carried out using AWR software to obtain antenna characteristics that meet the required specifications. The evaluated performance parameters included return loss, VSWR, and bandwidth. Based on the simulation results, the designed antenna achieved a return loss of -14.21 dB, a VSWR of 1.484, and a bandwidth of 152 MHz. After optimization, the final design achieved an improved return loss of -26.93 dB and a VSWR of 1.09. These results indicate that the proposed antenna has good performance and is suitable for supporting WiMAX communication systems
Unsupervised Machine Learning Based DSS for Land Profiling and Disease Risk Mitigation in Smart Farming Embun Fajar Wati; Elvi Sunita; Andi Diah Kuswanto
Vertex Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): June: Computer Science
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/na9y0b02

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Decision Support Systems (DSS) in smart farming require methodologies capable of representing the holistic complexity of agricultural ecosystems. This study proposes a DSS framework based on unsupervised machine learning, specifically K-Means clustering, to automatically segment land profiles using IoT sensor records. The dataset consists of 500 global sensor data points covering seven essential environmental variables: soil moisture, pH, temperature, rainfall, humidity, sunlight duration, and the NDVI index. Through Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction and Silhouette Score evaluation, the system successfully identified and mapped seven land profiles with distinct microclimatic characteristics. Cross-tabulation analysis further demonstrates the principal novelty of this DSS, namely its ability to classify land into "Safe Zones" (Clusters 0, 3, and 4), which are characterized by Mild disease status and are suitable for Soybean, Cotton, and Maize, as well as "High-Risk Zones" (Clusters 1, 2, 5, and 6), which consistently correspond to Severe disease status. These findings indicate that a DSS based on environmental clustering is substantially more effective for crop selection recommendations and disease prevention than conventional predictive approaches. Ultimately, this framework provides farmers with actionable insights to optimize productivity and minimize agricultural risk