Advances in Biological Sciences Research

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is often encountered in the field of hepatology. The disease has a broad spectrum ranging from non-inflammatory fat-accumulating macrovesicles (simple steatosis) and develops to fibrous and cirrhosis. The rate of NAFLD is 15-30% in western countries and around...

Potato is one of the major horticulture crop in Indonesia, but potato productivity in Indonesia is still relatively low compared to several European countries such as Belgium and Netherlands. One of the major problem was the availability of Generation 4 tuber as potato extension seed, which then forced...

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize a protective agent for enhancing the cell viability of Staphylococcus aureus during freeze-drying. Using a previous Plackett-Burman design, it was found that sodium glutamate, trehalose, L-cysteine hydrochloride and bovine serum albumin were the...

The study of economic factors affecting sustainability of rice farming was conducted from January to September 2018 in Siak Regency. This study aimed to identify economic factors that affect the sustainability of rice farming in Siak Regency. The number of respondents in this study was 203 farmers, determined...

The design of the primers affects the PCR's specificity. A mitochondrial gene called Cyt-b is frequently used in PCR to detect the presence of pork, but because the sequence is nearly identical to that of bovine Cyt-b, false positive results frequently occur in lab tests. Therefore, the purpose...

The objective of this research was to determine the effect of pellet with a combination leave tannin source from Acacia mangium Willd, Swietenia mahagoni, dan Artocarpus heterophyllus in pellets on in vitro nutrient digestibility. This research used three substrate tratments with different tannin levels...

Cordyline fruticosa, also known to Indonesians as andong, is one of the simplest plants to grow. This plant is commonly used as an ornamental plant in yards, gardens, cemeteries, as well as a road barrier. Although it is primarily grown for ornamental purposes, the leaves of this plant empirically have...

Pseudomonas flourescens and Bacillus subtilis are common antagonistic bacteria to various pathogens. These bacteria can produce various antimicrobial substances such as chitinase, siderophore, and antibiotic. This research aims to obtain the optimum dilution concentrations of Pseudomonas flourescens...

Indonesia is well known for its high freshwater fish diversity. Wader pari (Rasbora lateristriata) is one of the endemic fish, which is very popular, but experienced massive exploitation in wild, due to high market demand. High demand and high economic value of this fish in the market induced a massive...

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a climacteric fruit category horticultural commodity, namely fruit that is able to continue the ripening process after being harvested, has a respiration rate, and high ethylene production so that mango is a fruit that is easily damaged and the marketing distance is limited....

Biodiesel is an alternative energy that can be sourced from oleaginous microbes to form of single-cell oil. BR 2.2 isolate is classified as oleaginous organisms because of their ability to accumulate lipids for 28.44% of the total dry biomass. The speed of agitation in the lipid production process is...

This paper proposes a liver vessel segmentation algorithm based on fuzzy enhancement and Hessian matrix. First, a method with two steps based on the theory of fuzzy enhancement is proposed to enhance the liver image. The first enhancement step is to make the local changes in the image more obvious on...

Akar kaik-kaik (Uncaria cordata) or known as hook vine is one of the medicinal plants whose leaves are used in traditional medicine as an antidiabetic by the people of Riau. Other than that, this plant also has potential as an antimicrobial agent due to the dominant of alkaloid content possessed by members...

Entrepreneurs engaged in the MSME sector have a strategic role in economic growth in Indonesia. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the blue economy sector including MSMEs engaged in digitalization strategies, given the limited face-to-face interactions. Henceforth a plethora of research on MSME digitalization...

The operational risk of cattle fattening company business runs from the selection of seeds to marketing the cattle ready for sale. These risks, if not properly handled, could result in the potential losses that can interfere with operational activities or even threaten the survival of the company business....

Study aims to determine the influence of internal factors (age, level of education, motivation) and external factor (family support) on the participation of Condongraos Business Group’s members in a development business of processing Ceriping Puyur. This study held on November 2020 to July 2021 in Ngaditirto...

Aerides odorata is a species that belongs to the Orchidaceae family and lives as epiphytic orchids. This orchid is distributed across Southeast Asia, India, and China. This orchid occupies one type of habitat. Morphological characters of flowers in this species vary, depending on the habitat occupied....

Tobacco stalk is tobacco plant waste which contains about 56% cellulose so that it is possible to use it as a substrate for the production of cellulase, namely CMCase. The study conducted in several stages, namely screening the cellulolytic activity of 71 actinomycetes isolates, optimizing CMCase production...

The paper explored risk factors for uteroplacental apoplexy complicating placental abruption, the condition's clinical characteristics, and maternal and fetal outcomes.62 pregnancies of placental abruption were collected from Second Hospital Jilin University during Jan. 2007-Dec. 2012.According to uteroplacental...

Some plants can prevent seed germination and other plants’ growth by producing poisonous allelochemical ingredients. This research aimed to study the effect of basil leaves extracts on the germination characteristics of several vegetables. The experiment was conducted in factorial based on a completely...

Patchouli, also known as Pogostemon cablin Benth., is a plant that yields patchouli oil, a crucial essential oil used in the perfume industry. Stem cuttings are the conventional method of vegetative propagation for patchouli plants. Tissue culture techniques offer alternative approaches for vegetative...

Lichen is one of the organisms with a high level of biodiversity and rich of antibacterial secondary metabolites compounds. One species of lichenes found in Kepahyang Indonesia is Teloschisthes flavicans. This study aims to find out an antibacterial effectiveness of Teloschisthes flavicans extract against...

An electronic nose is a device designed to sense, classify, and recognize a product based on its aroma. The electronic nose is generally designed from four main parts, namely: sample handling and delivery system, detector system, signal conditioning and preprocessing, and pattern recognition software....

West Sumatra province has three sweet potato’s central regions, one of its is in Solok regency which is named Gunung Talang region. Farmers in this region have planted sweet potato for a long time as a secondary crop in lowland after lowland rice being harvested. Some of them planted sweet potato in...

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding a feed additive, a mixture of sambiloto leaf and moringa extract, on the physiological responses of starter phase broilers. As the subject of the research, a total of 300 broilers were used, with a body weight coefficient of variation is 9.38%....

Indonesian native fish “Wader pari” (Rasbora lateristriata) from Purworejo is one of the fish has high economic value, which is related to the community enthusiasts and high requests for the fish stock. The demand for fish availability and supply is increasing drastically, which caused fish population...

A study on the tendency (preference) of farmers in the application of the six proper principles (P6T) in the application of pesticides to conventional farming communities has been carried out in several villages in Tanjungsari Sumedang District. The research objectives were (1) to describe the level...

White oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a type of fungus wood that has a high nutritional content. White oyster mushroom cultivation begins with the provision of good quality seeds which include 4 stages, namely F1 seeds, F2, F3 and baglog. This study aims to influence the composition of the green...

Traditional medicine has historically employed the West Sumatran herb Garcinia cowa Roxb, often known as asam kandis. Flavonoids are one of many phytochemicals found in the rind of asam kandis. Since the rind of G. cowa has been shown to have antioxidant action, it is frequently utilized as a medicinal...

By micro-arc oxidation technology, the TA2 titanium metal surface modification, by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) experiments, the effects of different voltage parameters on film thickness and surface microstructure were studied. The results show that as the voltage increases and the oxidation time...

An electronic nose is a device designed to sense, classify, and recognize a product based on its aroma. The electronic nose is generally designed from four main parts, namely: sample handling and delivery system, detector system, signal conditioning and preprocessing, and pattern recognition software....

Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Bl. is an orchid that is included in the list of endangered plant species. The Fusarium wilt disease on P. amabilivirala vital disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum, which of one constraint and up to now days is not well yet managed. Disease control that does not cause negative...

Biomass waste conversion to biogas through anaerobic digestion offers an array of benefits from disposal management, clean energy provision, and economic inclusion. Cocoa processing wastes are abundant, yet their recovery alternatives are still underexplored in Indonesia. Therefore, this study emerges...

Brebes Regency is a bancroftian filariasis endemic area. Culex quinquiefasciatus mosquito is accused as a vector transmitting bancroftian filariasis. The eradication of disease vector that has been widely performed in Indonesia relies on the use of malathion insecticide. The use of such insecticide in...

This study aimed to determine the does performance of ornamental rabbits during the pregnant period at smallholder rabbit farms in Bumiaji District, Batu City. The method used in this study was survey and direct interview with farmers of ornamental rabbits (Dutch, Holland Lop, and Netherland Dwarf)....

The black soybean (Glycine soya Sieb. & Zucc) is a species of legume native of East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. Furthermore, it is used as a raw material in the soy sauce industry, and its protein and antioxidant content is preferred to yellow soybeans. This study...

Assessment of articular cartilage degeneration induced by degenerative diseases using quantitative ultrasound method is promising but challenging. Currently, in literature, proposed methods have limited diagnostic abilities, and some quantitative ultrasound cartilage evaluation results are inconsistent...

Isolation of seed-borne fungal endophytes on sengon (Falcataria Moluccana). The purpose of this study was to compare seed-borne fungal endophytes from tolerance and susceptible sengon (Falcataria mollucana Miq) sampled from Kediri, East Jawa Province, Indonesia. Seed sampled is taken from plants that...

Chili is a horticultural crop that has high economic value in Indonesia. The productivity level of chili in the country is not proportional to the level of consumption, one of the causes is malnutrition. Each plant requires different amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients to support plant growth...

“Antibiotics golden era” can end when resistant strains spread immensely. To find new anti-infective agents, we examined sea cucumber associated bacteria isolated from the intestinal part of the echinoderm Holothuria leucospilota. Partial identification using 16S rRNA gene Sanger sequencing revealed...

The cassava plant is considered a high-potential feed source for beef cattle due to its nutritional profile. Cassava leaves are characterized by high crude protein (CP) content, whereas cassava tubers serve as a valuable energy source. Using cassava leaf and tuber silage has been demonstrated to be an...

The development of globalization affects Indonesia, especially science and technology in the field of food biotechnology. Molecular analysis method, namely Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) can be used to detect the food authentication. One of the modifications developed from the conventional PCR method...

The COVID-19 crisis has had a lasting impact around the world, including Indonesia. Indonesia as an agricultural country that makes farmers has an important role in the national economy. Farmers hope in this pandemic outbreak they can still carry out farming activities as usual. The method of this research...

Indigosol dye batik effluent is toxic since it excesses contain decreasing agent sodium hydrosulfite that is oxidized to alkali and alkaline earth metal sulfate (SO42-), sulfite (SO32-), and thiosulfate (S2O32-) that very corrosive. Therefore, the role of environmental biotechnology in the technology...

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality over the world, which is approximately 17.9 million patients’ death in 2019 or 32% of all deaths worldwide. Atherosclerosis formation due to accumulated plaques in the tunica intima of vascular walls underlies the pathogenesis of cardiovascular...

With the different treatment intensity of electric field, we analyze the influence of electric field on infrared spectra of superoxide dismutase by using infrared spectra method. The results show that, superoxide dismutase (SOD) is treated with different electric field intensity, the absorption peak...

Urban farming adopted technological advancement in agriculture, beautify the environment as well as resilient future farming. Within household level, this paper examine endowed income through vegetable urban farming, its share to total household income and its determinants in Yogyakarta. Purposively...

The objective of this research was to examine the population structure and production of Kacang goat. The research was conducted in Mliwang sub-district, Tuban district, East Jawa province. The research material was 117 head of Kacang goat. The research method used was survey method. Location determination...

This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and behavior of students on reproductive health. This research is quantitative research. The sample consisted of 30 students (XI IPA SMA). The instruments used in this study include a need assessment to find out things that have been/have not been studied....

Indonesia’s farmers face many challenges, from low productivity, pest attack, uncertainly commodities price, unscrupulous off-takers to difficulties in getting loans. One of the biggest challenges right now, however, is climate change. Speaking of weather conditions, level of weather predictions covers...

Indonesian traditional medicine has been widely used in the urban community to treat several symptoms and prevent diseases before accessing the hospital for professional help. Information is critical in modern culture, since it aids in the development of people’s health knowledge. The purpose of this...

Red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is one of Indonesia's commodities widely consumed and developed nowadays. Dragon fruit or pitaya is a non-local fruit that is much favored by the public because it has efficacy, benefits, and high nutritional value. The most well-known efficacy of dragon...

The watermelon juice was pasteurized by the ultra-high temperature treatment, and stored at 4 øC for 2 weeks. The ultra-high temperature reduced the initial microbial counts of the watermelon juice. The aroma of the watermelon juice was reduced during the storage at 4 øC for 2 weeks. The typical volatiles...

Jaranan plant (Lannea coromandelica) grows massively in the buffer zone and utilization zone of Baluran National Park. This plant produces gum in branches and stems. Local people extract gum by cutting down stems as medicine for diarrhea, typhus, and eye infections treatment. The study aims to test gum...

Dairy creamer is popular milk product used to enhance the flavor of beverages. Most dairy creamers contain vegetable oils, which pose health risks, particularly due to the presence of trans fatty acids, so fish visceral oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acid was applied in the formulation of dairy creamer....

The condition of the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult to predict when it will end. Community resilience is needed in the face of this pandemic. Indigenous women have traditional knowledge in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Indigenous people believe traditional knowledge as potential resilience that can...

Online learning makes great demands, including in terms of self-regulated learning. Self-regulated learning in terms of using learning resources to find solutions to learning problems in terms of concept discovery and problem-solving of their own learning patterns. This is related to the concept of self-knowledge...

Grain security has been a significant concern over the decades since global food consumption is almost entirely grain-based, especially in developing countries. Food security can be achieved if grain security, as a prerequisite, is met. However, grain security for a country is not only a production issue...

Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) have been cultivated intensively in Indonesia for a long time. These horticultural crops have high potential and economic value. However, the domestic production itself is not able to meet national demands. Continuous use of chemical agents will negatively impact the...

Because of its nutritional value, banana fruit is very important for food security and the economy in many tropical and subtropical countries. However, banana is a climacteric fruit with a short shelf life, so an alternative method is needed to delay their ripening. This article aims to explain postharvest...

In order to sucessfully prepare Na-MMT-Miglitol composite, the adsorption effect factors of the different concentrations, temperature , pH and time for miglitol were investigated respectively. By means of the adsorption capacity changes of Na-MMT, the maximum adsorption capacity of Na-MMT as the experimental...

Eco-enzyme (EE) production is an alternative for reducing organic waste such as fruit peels and vegetables. EE is widely used as natural organic fertilizer, purification of contaminated groundwater, pesticides, herbicides, and natural insecticides. EE is made through a fermentation process for 3 months...

The Aedes aegypti mosquito has been known as the primary vector in the transmission of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). D7 protein has been reported as a protein expressed in the salivary glands of mosquito vectors that can increase the transmission of the pathogen because of its ability to immunosuppress...

This research aimed to determine the effect of tributyrin and prebiotics in feed on the mortality rate of weaned rabbits and its relationship with the number of Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp., and Lactic Acid Bacteria in the cecum, as well as the number of protozoa in feces. The research used was 40...

Asian Citrus Pysillid (ACP), Diaphorina citri is one of the important pests in Citrus plantation. It as a vector of Candidatus liberibacter (CLs), caused Huanglongbing (HLB) diseased in citrus. Citrus is one the primary tropical fruit product in every region in Indonesia including in Java, Sumatera,...

Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) is a highly nutritious vegetable. The demand for these vegetables, as well as consumer awareness of the importance of eating vegetables, is increasing. The application of fertilizers has an impact on the growth of water spinach. The study aimed to determine the effect...

The micro-morphology, wettability and chemical composition of the moth wing surfaces were investigated by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a contact angle (CA) meter and a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR). The micro-morphological models for hydrophobicity on the wing surface were...

Balinese have traditionally preserved plants for the ethnobotany used hereditary, such as the utilization of plants for traditional medicine and Hindu ceremonies. Most of the Tabanan people are still live in the villages traditionally. They have used plants for the traditional purpose for hundreds of...

The spatial allocation arrangement for the utilization of the eastern coastal area of the Bangka Regency, based on the Zoning Plan for Coastal Zone and Small Islands (RZWP3K) is multipurpose and multi-sector. The simultaneous use of marine space creates a trade-off for interested economic actors, which...

Vanda tricolor Lindl. is one of the important ornamental plants favored by many people in the world. However, this plant required many years for vegetative growth before the first flowers emerge. Since the flower is one of the most important organs in morphological identification, an alternative approach...

The Korean melon greenhouse applied fully involved workers (manual production) during fruit harvesting. The incorrect postures during this process cause permanent damage to body tissues, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The results showed that workers harvesting the Korean melon fruits at the...

In order to further study the Insecticidal Mechanism of Bt protein against Holotricia parallela. In the study, According to the results of midgut transcriptome sequencing and RACE-PCR, the full-length hpalp gene was cloned. Sequencing analysis showed that the open reading frame of hpalp (GenBank accession...

The objectives of the research was to analyse how accurate the estimation of body weight based on BCS (Body Condition Score) and linear measurements such as chest girth, body height, body length in Fat Tailed Shep. Data was collected in this research was purposively. Data were analysed using simple linear...

This study was aimed to assess the diversity and estimate the above-ground biomass (AGB) of the shade tree in several coffee-based agroforestries in Banyuwangi, East Java. The data was collected from three villages, i.e. Gombengsari, Papring, and Kopendukuh. Vegetation analysis and biomass measurement...

Malnutrition presents a significant challenge across most Southeast Asian countries. Vegetable-enriched diets can contribute to reducing malnutrition by supplying phytonutrients, minerals, phytonutrients, proteins, vitamins and dietary fiber. However, average vegetable consumption in many Southeast Asian...

Erek-erek is Ijen Geopark Biosite located in an area above 1000m altitude. It is a primary tropical rain forest ecosystem in a quarter volcano which is already in the stage of climax succession because the canopy stratification is very complex. However, there is limited information on the tree vegetation...

The aim of this study was to analyzed income, efficiency and business risk. The research method used is descriptive analysis with survey techniques based on previous research. The sample in this study was thirty (30) respondents who were taken by simple random sampling and the selection of research areas...

The southern slopes of Mount Slamet are the upstream areas of many rivers, which become the breeding habitat of Anuran. Anuran tadpole species richness can indicate the diversity of Anuran in the area and should be considered as important as the adult Anuran species richness. Moreover, the sampling of...

Groundwater vulnerability mapping in the Bantul area, Yogyakarta was carried out to highlight water resources at risk and to identify vulnerable zones that require careful management in the area. In order to meet these objectives, an investigation using statistical approach was suggested to inquire the...

The success of conservation and management of endangered species is highly dependent on the manager’s understanding on the biology and ecology of the target species. However, most wildlife management and conservation activities in developing countries are not based on scientific data, but more on the...

Marine fermented products nowadays are commonly made from fish or shrimp, but marine plant like seaweed which are considered as a valuable source of nutritous food has yet produce popular fermented food. Research correlated with seaweeed fermented-based product intended for consumption is still very...

Bantul Regency is an area of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province prone to earthquakes, mainly due to plate tectonic activity. On May 27, 2006, an earthquake of 6.3 Mw hit the Special Region of Yogyakarta and caused considerable damage in Bantul Regency. One of the impacts of the earthquake liquefaction,...

The multiprobe sensor technology used in online water quality monitoring systems can produce water quality measurement data from several parameters at once quickly and in large quantities. The accuracy of the data is highly dependent on the quality of the river water being monitored and the performance...

The plant factory controls temperature, lighting, plant nutrients, and other environmental factors to provide a consistent, plant-friendly environment for predictable yields. In addition, microgreens can be grown profitably in expensive urban plant factories in a short harvest period. This study uses...

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, including Streptococcus sp. Identification of the cause of pneumonia in cats is very necessary so that diagnosis and therapy will be more precise. This study reports on the diagnosis and therapy of streptococcal pneumonia on a cat. A 10-month-old...

The availability of PCR reagents is an obstacle that still needs to be resolved in the early days of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. During the early days of the pandemics, identical PCR reagents supply in the laboratory could not be guaranteed. The laboratory needs to investigate the reliability of the different...

Research on groundwater vulnerability using the simple vertical vulnerability (SVV) method in Wonosari district, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta was conducted to identify groundwater vulnerability zones that require careful management in the research area. It is very important to know the extent of existing...

Brazilian spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) is an extremely nutrient-rich leafy vegetable plant species native to Brazil and South America. It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. Brazilian spinach leafy vegetable is a low-growing perennial that forms a...

Liquid smokes result from the process of pyrolysis of biomass as a raw material which generally contains high content of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. The phenolic compounds, acid compounds, and carbonyl compounds are the main components in liquid smoke and show antioxidant activity. One of the...

The issue of water supply and sustainable energy is significant in dealing with clean water and energy crises in the long term. In addition, there has been a rise in water and air pollution caused by the community’s activities. Conservation strategies should be implemented to lessen dependence on the...

Avocado (Persea americana) has a high nutritional content but has perishable properties. The fruit ripening process lasts 5 to 7 days at 25℃. The problem is that 30% of avocados are still damaged and lost after harvest. Product losses or damage is caused by improper postharvest handling and inadequate...

This study was conducted to identify key parameters such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide (CO2), and relative temperature-humidity index (RTHI) that affect the inside and outside environment of the Swine barn. Moreover, the climate of the Swine barn is always related to the Swine’s body temperature...

The increase in foodstuffs and the limited land for fish farming have caused a change in agricultural strategies that were originally monocultures to diversify crops through the rice-fish farming system. The rice-fish farming system is a combination of fish and rice farming in one field. The purpose...

The city of Semarang, especially the Genuk area and its surroundings, is currently categorized as a critical zone for groundwater utilization because of the large groundwater abstraction discharge and poor groundwater quality. To fulfill the need for clean water, both for domestic and industrial purposes,...

Plant productivity and quality in plant factories with artificial lighting (PFAL) depend on lighting control. Planting medium and plant nutrient affect aromatic crop germination, crop growth, and essential oil yield. For 12 h, LEDs provided artificial grow illumination in three ratios: 100% blue, 100%...

In Indonesia, small-scale rock mining is generally managed by traditional miners. For example, the andesite rock mining in Bulu Alakkuang has been exploited for approximately one hundred years. Mining waste is channeled directly into the Panreng River, located on the north side of the mining area. Rock...

Tin mining will produce tailings waste which has the potential to be a source of pollution environment, especially in watersheds. This research was conducted in Paya Benua Village, Mendo Barat District, Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province. This study aims to determine the level of spread...

This research was conducted in Central Java Indonesia, in a farmer group that is APPOLI stands for Aliansi Petani Padi Organik Boyolali (Boyolali Organic Rice Farmers Alliance). This research aims to identify: (1) the pattern and system of inheritance of agricultural land applied; (2) the interest of...

Water is an essential natural resource for improving economic activities, especially in urban areas which have domestic and industrial activities. The massive freshwater resource on earth is groundwater. In contrast, the volume of groundwater resources is minimal compared to the whole water volume in...

The earth-fill and rock-fill dam are designed to be used for long-term storage, hydropower, flood control structure. The dam is set to design against failure due to various causes that can result in releasing the water catastrophically to the downstream area as a flood hazard. The consequences of the...