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Heliyon

Heliyon

Propolis produced by stingless bees contains various chemical compounds that contribute to its bioactivity. This study by Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Abduh, M.T., and his colleagues was aimed to examine the chemical profile, yield, total flavonoid and phenolic content, and in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of propolis extract from 10 distinct locations in Indonesia.The results […]

Journal of Dentistry

Journal of Dentistry

Lipopeptide Biosurfactant (LB) is a bacteria derived compound able to reduce surface tension between water and hydrophobic substances and exhibit antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties. This study by Dr. Eng. Isty Adhitya Purwasena, S.Si., M.Si., aimed to investigate the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effect of a Lipopeptide Biosurfactant (LB) on Enterococcus faecalis, and its potential use in […]

Journal of Cleaner Production

Journal of Cleaner Production

This study by Jayen Aris Kriswantoro, S.Si., M.Si., and his colleague aims to explore the impact of pretreatment on cacao pod husk (CPH) and investigate the kinetics of biohydrogen production in a dark fermentation (DF) batch reactor with consideration for substrate and inoculum concentration. The study showed that biohydrogen production was significantly increased by 74.4 […]

Scientia Horticulturae

Scientia Horticulturae

The process for the synthesis of lectins remains unidentified, it is understood that certain inducing factors can trigger their expression. Prof. Fanny Martha Dwivany, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., Dr. Rizkita Rachmi Esyanti, Dr. Sony Suhandono, and their colleagues assessed the gene expression levels of lectins in Cavendish bananas throughout different stages of ripening by contrasting bananas […]

PLOS ONE

PLOS ONE

Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDENs) are a promising candidate for therapeutic application because they are safe, biodegradable and biocompatible. In this study, papaya PDENs were isolated by a PEG6000-based method and characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), bicinchoninic acid (BCA) assay method, GC-MS analysis, total phenolic content (TPC) analysis, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) […]

Convolutional Neural Network-Based Real-Time Mosquito Genus Identification Using Wingbeat Frequency : A Binary And Multiclass Classification Approach

Convolutional Neural Network-Based Real-Time Mosquito Genus Identification Using Wingbeat Frequency : A Binary And Multiclass Classification Approach

Aedes spp. mosquitoes are the primary vectors; however, species such as Culex quinquefasciatus pose significant health risks by transmitting diseases such as filariasis, impacting millions of people worldwide.This study introduces a real-time convolutional neural network-based mosquito classification system using wingbeat frequency for identifying various mosquito species, with emphasis on Aedes sp. Prof. Tjandra Anggraeni, Ph.D., […]

Phyllanthus Lignans : A Review of Biological Activity and Elicitation

Phyllanthus Lignans : A Review of Biological Activity and Elicitation

The Phyllanthus genus exhibits a broad distribution spanning across the majority of tropical and subtropical regions. Due to their ability to synthesize medicinal bioactive compounds such as lignans, they have been utilized historically in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. This review discusses the current knowledge on the potency of lignans for […]

Quantification of Ecosystem Services from Mangrove Silvofishery

Quantification of Ecosystem Services from Mangrove Silvofishery

The aim of this study by Dr. Elham Sumarga, Dian Rosleine, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., and their colleagues was to assess the four primary services rendered by the Blanakan mangrove silvofishery area in Subang District, West Java: carbon sequestration, fisheries productivity, naturebased tourism, and bird sanctuary. The study revealed the high capacity of the mangrove stands […]

Performance of Particleboard Made of Agroforestry Residues Bonded with Thermosetting Adhesive Derived from Waste Styrofoam

Performance of Particleboard Made of Agroforestry Residues Bonded with Thermosetting Adhesive Derived from Waste Styrofoam

Dr. Tati Karliati, S.Hut., M.Si., and her colleagues investigated the upcycling process of thermoplastic WPS into thermosetting particleboard adhesive using two cross-linkers, namely MDI and MA. Rheology and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis revealed that modification with MDI and MA resulted in thermosetting properties in WPS-based adhesives by increasing the viscosity at a temperature above 72.7 °C […]

Qualitative Anatomical Characteristics and Fiber Quality of Tapped Styrax sumatrana Wood Grown in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Qualitative Anatomical Characteristics and Fiber Quality of Tapped Styrax sumatrana Wood Grown in North Sumatra, Indonesia

This study by Dr. Atmawi Darwis, S.Hut., M.Si. and his colleagues investigated the qualitative anatomical characteristics and fiber quality of tapped Styrax sumatrana wood to facilitate its further utilization. The transverse surface of the tapped S. sumatrana was light or greyish brown in the sapwood and reddish brown in the heartwood. The resin canals of […]

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