Vol. 7 No. 01 (2025): Jurnal Mahasiswa Maret 2025

Jurnal Ilmiah Penalaran dan Penelitian Mahasiswa with e-ISSN 2962-2891 and p-ISSN 2962-2883, is published by the University of Computer Science and Technology in collaboration with the Faculty of Vocational Studies and the Faculty of Academic Studies. This journal publishes scientific works in the form of original research findings and literature reviews written by students.

This issue highlights the use of information technology and technology-based innovations to support effective data management, business processes, and the development of practical solutions across various fields. The published articles cover the development of a decision support system based on the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine financing feasibility, the design of an inventory accounting information system using the FIFO method, and the development of a system for processing employee payroll data and calculating income tax under Article 21 based on Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. In addition to information systems, this issue also features studies on the use of 3D animation as a medium for product presentations and the application of microwave technology in the extraction of chitin and chitosan. The diversity of these topics reflects a research orientation that emphasizes the application of technology to produce measurable, efficient, and relevant solutions to the needs of organizations and industries. Contributions from authors at the University of Computer Science and Technology and the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology demonstrate a diversification of affiliations that broadens the journal’s institutional representation, enriches academic and technical perspectives, and strengthens the network of scientific contributions through the involvement of authors from different institutions of higher education.