Abstract.A simple sticker sensor has been constructed using litmus paper and tests have been conducted to detect the freshness of beef samples. The results show that the sticker sensor can be used to determine the degree of beef freshness, since the color change of the litmus paper and the quality degradation of the beef during storage time had a similar trend, where the decay of the beef could be detected clearly (when the red litmus paper changed to blue). The sticker sensor reacted accurately to the beef's freshness in terms of pH change due to beef deterioration from pH 5.61 to 6.24 and from pH 5.67 to 6.02 as shown by its color change in real time at room and chiller temperature respectively. Thus, the sticker sensor can be used as an effective tool for monitoring the microbial quality of packaged fresh meat that correlates with the increased pH of the beef, where the total viable count (TVC) of 5 x 10 6 cfu/g or 6.698 log cfu/g correlates with a pH of 6.24. These levels were reached at 10 hrs and 7 days at room and chiller temperature respectively. This study provides a foundation for developing a simple sensor for beef freshness.

This study aims to discuss strategies to improve the quality of the apostles in efforts to increase university competitiveness through research activities. To discuss this theme, we have conducted a series of data searches on several data sources that discuss the issue of increasing lecturer resources and the quality of intensity through research activities. We analyze the collected data under a phenomenological approach, which includes organizing data, coding data, in-depth evaluation, and high interpretation to improve the quality and reliability of study findings. An electronic population data search in several related kinds of literature, then we designed it in a descriptive collection. Based on the findings and discussion, we have concluded that efforts to excel in improving the quality of lecturers through improving the quality of understanding are a strategy that several universities in developed countries have pursued. The same strategy can be applied by Indonesian investment to increase the ranking and design of universities through research activities carried out by lecturers.

This study has purpose to find out the effect of work placement towards the work environment. Due to the hypothesis of the research, the right placement and position are able to help the company to achieve the goals. Afterward, the methods used are associative method and descriptive method. The indicator of work placement that is used in this study is synthesis of determining work location, determining work position, and assigning. The number of populations involving in this study is 268 and sample is 160 respondents. Then, the result of the study shows that the work placement based on Grand Indonesia Industry Company employees' responds in determining work location, work position and assignment indicators are 3896 which is categorized as good enough. Furthermore, the work environment in Grand Indonesia Industry Company based on Grand Indonesia Industry Company employees' responds on facilities and work implementation are 4034 which is categorized as very good. However, the analysis result of work placement correlation towards the work environment is rX1. Y-0,22 included as low category. Originality and value of the research defined by the obtained results and discussion, according to which, it is supposed to increase the work placement for employees especially in assignments, determining the work position of employees so that employees are always passionate to work. It is also recommended to improve the work environment, especially in the implementation of work, work infrastructure so that employee performance can increase. Practical and social implications of the research are added by the suggestion to improve the work environment, especially in the implementation of work, work infrastructure so that employee performance can increase.

ABSTRAKDalam melakukan penelitian, peneliti melihat secara konkrit dan akurat dengan mengumpulkan data laporan keuangan PD BPR PK Balongan dari tahun 2012 sampai tahun 2017. Untuk menganalisis data peneliti melakukan analisis, korelasi, koefisien determinan, uji hipotesis parsial dan simultan. Berdasarkan analisis, didapatkan koefisien korelasi Modal Sendiri terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI) sebesar 0,38 yang berarti Modal Sendiri mempunyai hubungan yang rendah dan berbanding terbalik terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI). Nilai koefisien determinasi yang diperoleh sebesar 14,44 %, hal ini menunjukan bahwa Modal Sendiri mempunyai kontribusi terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI) sebesar 14,44 %, adapun sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain, dan berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh dalam uji hipotesis adalah bahwa thitung = 0,822 sedangkan dari Ttabel 2,776 dengan taraf kesalahan 5% sebesar 2,776. Atau -1,720 < 2,776 sehingga H0 diterima dan Ha ditolak. Koefisien korelasi Dana Pihak Ketiga terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI) sebesar 0,67 yang berarti Dana Pihak Ketiga mempunyai hubungan yang kuat dan berbanding terbalik terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI). Nilai koefisien detrminasi yang diperoleh sebesar 44,89 %, hal ini menunjukan bahwa Dana Pihak Ketiga mempunyai kontribusi terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI). sebesar 44,89 %, adapun sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain, dan berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh dalam uji hipotesis adalah bahwa thitung = 1,805 sedangkan dari Ttabel 2,776 dengan taraf kesalahan 5% sebesar 2,776. Atau 1,805< 2,776 sehingga H0 diterima dan Ha ditolak. Koefisien korelasi Modal Sendiri dan Dana Pihak Ketiga secara bersama-sama terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI) sebesar 0,42 yang berarti Modal Sendiri dan Dana Pihak Ketiga secara bersama-sama mempunyai hubungan yang sedang dan searah terhadap Return on Invesment (ROI). Nilai koefisien determinasi yang diperoleh sebesar 16,81%, hal ini menunjukan bahwa Modal Sendiri dan Dana Pihak Ketiga secara bersama-sama mempunyai kontribusi terhadap Return on Invesment sebesar 16,81%, adapun sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain, dan berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh dalam uji hipotesis adalah bahwa thitung = 0,302 sedangkan dari Ttabel dengan taraf kesalahan 5% sebesar 9,55. Atau 0,302<9,55 sehingga H0 diterima dan Ha ditolak. ABSTRACT In conducting research, researchers look concretely and accurately by collecting PD

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh Prestasi Kerja dan Komunikasi terhadap Kepuasan Kerja pegawai Dinas Kearsipan dan Perpustakaan Kabupaten Indramayu. Data pada penelitian ini diperoleh dengan observasi, wawancara, dan menggunakan angket pertanyaan yang dibagikan kepada 46 responden dan semuanya merupakan pegawai Dinas Kearsipan dan Perpustakaan Kabupaten Indramayu. Peneltian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif asosiatif. Variabel independen penelitian ini adalah Prestasi Kerja dan Komunikasi. Kepuasan Kerja menjadi variabel dependen. Prestasi Kerja berpengaruh searah dan positif terhadap Kepuasan Kerja termasuk kedalam kategori Rendah. Komunikasi berpengaruh searah dan positif terhadap Kepuasan Kerja termasuk kedalam kategori Rendah. Prestasi Kerja dan Komunikasi berpengaruh searah dan positif terhadap Kepuasan Kerja termasuk kedalam kategori Sedang.