Month: January 2026

The Center for Environmental Studies Receives Muhammadiyah Research Grants for Three Outstanding Proposals

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On 15 April 2024, the Environmental Studies Center achieved a remarkable accomplishment by successfully securing grants from the Muhammadiyah Research Program (RISMu) for three leading research proposals. This achievement marks an important milestone in supporting the development of knowledge and innovative solutions in the environmental field, while further strengthening the Center’s position as a leading … Read more

UMS PSL Holds First GIS Competency Certification

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Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), through the Environmental Studies Center, in collaboration with the Faculty of Geography and the Geospatial Professional Certification Body (Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi/LSP Geospatial), conducted a Geospatial Competency Certification program on 29 July 2024. This activity aimed to enhance the competency standards of professionals in the geospatial field, particularly in the use of … Read more

Two Members of the UMS Environmental Studies Center Received the 2024 Batch VIII ResearchMu Grant

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Two researchers from the Environmental Studies Center of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) have successfully secured funding under the RisetMu Research Grant Program Batch VIII 2024. This grant program is one of the strategic initiatives of the Council for Higher Education, Research, and Development (Majelis Diktilitbang) of the Central Executive Board of Muhammadiyah, aimed at promoting … Read more

Dra. Alif Noor Anna, M.Sc., was elected as Chair of the Center for Environmental Studies for the 2025-2029 period.

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Sukoharjo, 30 December 2024 – The election of the Chair of the Environmental Studies Center for the 2025–2029 term was successfully held on Monday, 30 December 2024, in Sukoharjo. The event was attended by all members of the study center, who actively participated in this democratic process. Following the nomination and voting stages, Dra. Alif … Read more

AI-Driven Ensemble Learning for Spatio-Temporal Rainfall Prediction in the Bengawan Solo River Watershed, Indonesia

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Writer: Jumadi, Danardono, Efri Roziaty; Agus Ulinuha, Supari, Lam Kuok Choy, Farha Sattar, Muhammad Nawaz Reliable spatio-temporal rainfall prediction is a key element in disaster mitigation and water resource management in dynamic tropical regions such as the Bengawan Solo River Watershed. However, high climate variability and data limitations often pose significant challenges to the accuracy of conventional … Read more

Correlation Analysis of Normalised Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST) from 2013 to 2023 Landsat 8 Imagery: A Case Study in Makassar City, Indonesia

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Writer: Jumadi, Setiawan,I. N., Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. Land use change dynamics exert a complex and varied impact on ecological factors. The expansion of metropolitan areas and developed land induces numerous environmental issues, notably a rise in Land Surface Temperature (LST). The correlation between built-up area and LST is crucial for comprehending the urban … Read more

Spatio-Temporal Modeling for the Analysis of Hydrological Drought and its Impact on Rice Production in the Upper Bengawan Solo Basin, Central Java, Indonesia

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Santhyami, Jumadi, Kuswaji Dwi Priyono, Triastuti Rahayu, Dewi Novita Sari, Murnira Othman, Rudiyanto Hydrological drought is a climate-induced disaster that directly impacts the agricultural sector,particularly rice production. This study aims to model drought in a spatial-temporal context and analyseits impact on rice production in the Upper Bengawan Solo River Basin, Central Java, Indonesia, overthe period … Read more