https://www.ojs.cahayamandalika.com/index.php/armada <p>We are proud to inform you that the Ar Ro'is Mandalika Journal (Armada) has been accredited with&nbsp;<a href="https://sinta.kemdikbud.go.id/journals/profile/14147">Sinta 5</a>, this is proof that we continue to develop and grow.</p> <p>ARMADA is a companion title of the Jurnal Ar Ro'is Mandalika (Armada). ARMADA is an open access, peer-reviewed journal which draws contributions from a wide community of international and interdisciplinary researchers across the field of educational research. We seek contributions that present innovative application of theories, conceptual frameworks and research methodologies, and which inform research, policy and practice beyond the context in which the original work is undertaken. The Jurnal Ar Ro'is Mandalika so so-named to reflect our international facing publication portfolio and readership. Contributions do not need to be comparative (in the sense of comparing aspects of education in different countries or cultures) or report research carried out in just one location or cultural setting. However, contributions to the Jurnal Ar Ro'is Mandalika need to be thought-provoking, contribute to the educational research field, and inspire international, interdisciplinary readership. Therefore, contributions must have the following features: • Clear communication about the research findings or arguments • Critical demonstration of how the literature critically relates to the topic researched • Strong theoretical, conceptual or philosophical framing • Clearly explained design and analysis, allowing replication of the study in other contexts • Critical analysis, recommendations and implications for further research, policy and practice in national and international context The journal supports equality, inclusion and diversity in research and education, within our editorial team, and among author and reviewer networks. As part of our commitment to open access and the values of inclusion, the journal encourages, in particular, early career researchers who take a fresh approach to research methodologies to submit their contributions, provided they support the journal's aims and scope. Note that we accept well-structured conceptual or theoretical manuscripts. ARMADA will also accept synthesis of evidence, but research must take a systematic approach to the selection and presentation of evidence. we will also use the protocol for work that will be performed in the future, but the data is not yet generated. This will usually be the protocol for randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental trials, or for synthesis of evidence. We will also look at the protocol for the work being designed.</p> Institut Penelitian dan Pengembangan Mandalika Indonesia en-US Jurnal Ar Ro'is Mandalika (Armada) 2774-8499 https://www.ojs.cahayamandalika.com/index.php/armada/article/view/5555 <p>Background: Influenza remains a major global respiratory infection and public health concern. In Indonesia, influenza surveillance is conducted through the Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) sentinel system. The BLKM Manado laboratory supports influenza surveillance in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo provinces.</p> <p>Objective: This study aims to describe influenza sample examination results in 2024 at BLKM Manado to support early detection of potential outbreaks in its catchment area.</p> <p>Methods: A retrospective descriptive study with a cross-sectional laboratory-based approach was conducted. Data were obtained from 102 samples collected from four ILI–SARI sentinel sites during January–December 2024. Examinations were performed using real-time PCR to detect influenza A/B and SARS-CoV-2.</p> <p>Results: Out of 102 samples, 27 (26.5%) were positive for influenza, mainly from West Amurang Health Center (51.9%), Kabila Health Center (40.7%), and Ainun Habibie Hospital (7.4%). Identified viruses included influenza type B (56%) and type A (44%), while 12% were positive for SARS-CoV-2. Most cases occurred in the productive age group (19–59 years).</p> <p>Conclusion: Both influenza A and B viruses were detected in the BLKM Manado working area throughout 2024, with type B predominating. These findings highlight the need to sustain and strengthen the ILI–SARI sentinel surveillance system for early detection and laboratory-based control of respiratory infections in tropical regions.</p> Budianna Tombi Langi Uliadi Barrung Limbong Fachri Latif Helda Tangke Payung Copyright (c) 2025 Budianna Tombi Langi, Uliadi Barrung Limbong, Fachri Latif, Helda Tangke Payung https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-10-30 2025-10-30 6 2 403 422 10.59613/armada.v6i2.5555 https://www.ojs.cahayamandalika.com/index.php/armada/article/view/5619 <p>This study analyzes the optimization of national downstream synergy as a strategic pathway to achieving defense industry independence in Indonesia, particularly in supporting the operational readiness of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU). Using a qualitative descriptive approach, it integrates data from interviews, policy documents, and official reports from the Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP), the Ministry of Defense, and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The findings reveal that Indonesia’s defense industry still faces major barriers, including dependence on imported raw materials and technology, low economies of scale, and limited coordination among stakeholders. The study identifies that the success of downstream synergy depends on institutional integration, long-term investment assurance, and technological capability enhancement. Strengthening the roles of KKIP as a policy integrator, the Ministry of Defense as a regulatory and funding enabler, and PTDI as a production executor is essential to align industrial capacity with Air Force requirements. Key strategies include implementing Long-Term Offtake Agreements (LTOA) to stabilize market demand, reforming the Offset and Local Content (IDKLO) mechanism for genuine technology transfer, and integrating upstream industries (PT Inalum, PT Krakatau Steel) to close the material sovereignty gap. The development of MIL-STD-certified testing facilities, local MRO capabilities, and a national defense digital innovation ecosystem will accelerate the transition toward self-reliant production. Ultimately, optimizing national downstream synergy will establish a resilient, competitive, and technologically advanced defense ecosystem capable of independently supporting the Air Force and enhancing Indonesia’s strategic autonomy.</p> Dedi Dedi Munawir Sahabuddin Tri Budianto Ery Harahap Asep Kurnia Yusa Yusa Copyright (c) 2025 Dedi Dedi, Munawir Sahabuddin, Tri Budianto, Ery Harahap, Asep Kurnia, Yusa Yusa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-11-01 2025-11-01 6 2 423 440 10.59613/armada.v6i2.5619