Judul: Kajian Pengaruh Infrastruktur Terhadap Pembangunan Ekonomi Kabupaten/Kota Di Provinsi Banten
Abstrak: Provinsi Banten dibagi dua wilayah yaitu Banten Selatan (kabupaten Lebak dan kabupaten Pandeglang) dan Banten Utara (kabupaten Tangerang, kabupaten Serang, kota Tangerang, kota Cilegon, kota Serang, kota Tangerang Selatan). Kedua wilayah diduga mengalami kesenjangan pembangunan antar wilayah karena perbedaan sumberdaya, struktur keuangan dan ketersediaan infrastruktur. Pembangunan ekonomi suatu wilayah bertujuan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat serta pertumbuhan ekonomi. Ketersediaan infrastruktur merupakan salah satu penggerak pertumbuhan ekonomi guna mempercepat proses pembangunan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Data Panel pada kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Banten tahun 2009-2012. Variabel-variabel independen yang digunakan untuk menduga pertumbuhan ekonomi diwakilkan PDRB (LnDPRB) adalah jumlah guru (LnPEND), volume kapasitas air yang dipakai (LnAIR), jumlah ranjang rumah sakit (LnKSHTAN), panjang jalan (LnJLN), dan akses rumah tangga terhadap listrik (LIS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ketersediaan infrastruktur kesehatan, pendidikan, jalan, listrik, dan air memiliki pengaruh yang positif.
Keyword: Banten, Infrastruktur, PDRB, Pertumbuhan Ekonomi

Judul: The Analysis of Infrastructure Impact towards Economic Growth in The Province of Banten (2015-2020 Period)
Abstrak: Infrastruktur merupakan salah satu akselerator pembangunan daerah. Infrastruktur yang baik akan memberikan meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi aktivitas perekonomian masyarkat yang akan meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Penelitian yang dilakukan bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perkembangan infrastruktur ekonomi dan sosial Provinsi Banten serta menganalisis bagaimana infrastruktur ekonomi dan sosial memengaruhi pertumbuhan ekonomi seperti infrastruktur jalan, sekolah, modal, listrik, ranjang rumah sakit, dan pelanggan air bersih untuk Provinsi Banten. Metode yang digunakan penelitian adalah dengan analisis data panel dengan model fixed effect dengan empat kabupaten dan empat kota di Provinsi Banten pada periode 2015-2020. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa panjang jalan, sekolah, ranjang rumah sakit, dan listrik memiliki evidensi pengaruh yang positif secara signifikan memengaruhi pertumbuhan ekonomi. Variabel lainnya seperti penanaman modal dan banyaknya pelanggan air bersih berpengaruh positif namun tidak memiliki signifikansi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi., Infrastructure is one of the accelerator for regional economic growth. Good infrastructure will escalate the effectiveness and efficiency of community economic activity thereby increasing the economic growth. This study purposed to describe the development of economic and social infrastructure of Banten Province as well as analyze the impact and role of economic and social infrastructure towards economic growth as road, school, capital, electricity, hospital bed, and clean water consumer for Banten Province. This study using data panel analysis with fixed effect method with four districs and four cities within Banten Province in the 2015- 2020 period. The outcome of this study shows all of the independence variables such as road length, school unit, electricity, and hospital bed has significantly positive reaction on regional economic growth. Other independence variables are doesn’t have significant positive reaction on economic growth.
Keyword: Economic Growth, Infrastructure, Panel Data

Judul: Case Study of Gallbladder Mucocele and Treatment Used In Small Animals
Abstrak: Gallbladder mucocele (GM) is defined as distention of the gallbladder caused by an inappropriate accumulation or deposition of high concentrations of bile. The purpose of this case study is to study GM conditions in small animals and to report the clinical sign and characteristics of GM through the sonogram interpretation and blood chemistry test evaluation, and studies related to the therapy given and other treatments recommended. A 14-year-old Toy Poodle dog has been diagnosed with severe GM and cholecystitis. No pain signs were shown during the physical examination as asymptomatic is a common characteristic in the early stage of biliary related diseases. In this study Abdominal ultrasonography interpretation and blood chemistry evaluation was conducted in 2021-2022 and analyzed as a secondary data source. Ultrasonography results showed presence of hyperechoic, immobile deposits in gallbladder accompanied by wall thickening and enlarged in size, followed by a significant increase in the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP). This study has summarized mainly the diagnosis and treatments of GM in small animals and suitable alternatives treatments were recommended to encounter the GM conditions in small animals. The effectiveness of combined therapy shows the positive impact on the patient, the condition of GM has been under control.
Keyword: ultrasound, gallbladder, biliary sludge, abdominal ultrasonography