Background : Viral load testing is a key predictor of HIV disease progression and a main indicator of antiretroviral therapy (ART) success, with a target of ≤1,000 copyes/mL. South Sumatra Province faces challenges in achieving the Ending AIDS 2030 targets due to low viral load testing coverage in 2024, which remains below the national target. This study aimed to estimate the time to viral lo…
Indonesian farmers generally cultivate crops using a monoculture system. Monoculture cultivation has a major drawback, namely that the spread of pests and diseases (plant pests and pathogens) occurs more easily and rapidly. This study aimed to determine the incidence and severity of plant diseases in a polyculture system consisting of eggplant, cucumber, maize, and yard-long bean. The research …
Red chili is an important crop in Indonesia, but faces high risks from pest attacks and anthracnose disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum sp. Chitin from crustacean shell waste and turmeric can be used to control this disease. Chitin and compounds in turmeric effectively inhibit fungal growth. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of suppressive microbes against Colletotrichum sp…
Duku (Lansium domesticum Corr), a member of the Meliaceae family, was one of Indonesia’s native woody perennial species characterized by its high latex content. Plant diseases were among the major factors causing yield losses in the agricultural sector worldwide, particularly those induced by the pathogen Ceratocystis. The impact of plant diseases not only reduced the quantity of agricultural…
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a major horticultural commodity with increasing demand due to its desirable fruit quality characteristics and the wide variety of processed products derived from it. However, field productivity is often constrained by plant pest and disease infestations that can significantly reduce yield. Chemical pesticides remain the primary control strategy, although their i…
Red onion (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a horticultural commodity that contributes to Indonesia's economy with an income of approximately Rp. 2.7 trillion per year. One of the factors causing a decline in red onion production in Indonesia is the attack of the Fusarium oxysporum fungus. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of organic fertilizer in suppressing Fusarium wilt disease and its…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations in the Immature Plant (IMP) phase have open environmental conditions that support weed growth and create habitats for various arthropods. Arthropods play an important role in the plantation ecosystem, both as pollinators, predators, parasitoids, herbivores, and decomposers. This study aims to assess the level of arthropod diversity in IMP and surro…
Blast disease caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae is one of the most important diseases affecting rice crops throughout the world and causes significant yield losses. This study involved turmeric plants that were inoculated with Pyricularia mycelium and supplemented with chitin powder. The study design used split plots with two levels of supplement in the main plots and four levels of seria…
Diseases in chili plants are commonly caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and others. These diseases can reduce both the quality and quantity of chili production. India has also reported cases of leaf curl virus, which can cause nearly 100% damage in the form of total fruit loss in chili plants. Diseases in chili plants will continue to develop if crop management is done carel…
Latar Belakang: Stomatitis Aftosa Rekuren (SAR) merupakan sariawan berulang tanpa penyakit sistemik yang dapat mengganggu kualitas hidup, terutama pada mahasiswa. Salah satu faktor predisposisinya adalah pola makan yang tidak seimbang yang dapat menyebabkan defisiensi nutrisi dan menurunkan imunitas. Tujuan: “Mengetahui hubungan antara rekurensi SAR dengan jenis, jumlah, dan frekuensi pola ma…
Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) are one of the high value horticultural commodities widely cultivated in Indonesia. However, tomato productivity in Indonesia is still considered low compared to the potential yield that should be achievable. One of the main obstacles in tomato cultivation is the attack of Fusarium wilt disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici. The …
Ornamental plants are plants grown and cared for for esthetic and recreational purposes, as well as to improve the economy of cultivation. However, they experience reduced production due to attacks by plant pests, one of which is mites. Mites are arthropods that are plant pests. This research is expected to provide information about mites living on ornamental plants in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra.…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an important global plantation crop, but its production is often reduced by bagworm larvae (Metisa plana, Mahasena corbetti, Clania tertia, and Pteroma pendula), which can decrease yields by up to 40%. Synthetic insecticides are commonly used for control but may cause environmental pollution, resistance, and pest outbreaks. Bioinsecticides based on entomopa…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a strategic plantation commodity in Indonesia, contributing significantly to the national economy through vegetable oil production and employment opportunities. However, its productivity continues to face serious threats from basal stem rot (BSR), a disease caused by Ganoderma boninense, a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range and high infection capabi…
Stem wilt disease caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata is one of the most devastating diseases of duku (Lansium domesticum) plants, causing up to 100% mortality in various production centers in South Sumatra. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Potassium Phosphate (K₃PO₄) as a resistance-inducing agent in suppressing disease development and enhancing the physiological response …
Chili plants in Indonesia face unique challenges in their cultivation, one of which is diseases affecting chili plants. Most common disease found in chili plants in Indonesia is anthracnose. Purpose of this study was to evaluate microbial effectiveness of serial cultivation of Colletotrichum sp., chitin, and kencur rhizomes against chili anthracnose pathogens. This research was conducted at Phy…
Duku (Lansium domesticum L.) is one of Indonesia's endemic fruits that is widely loved by the public. Wilt disease caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata hinders fruit production from reaching its maximum potential. The purpose of this study was to search the potential of superior varieties that are resistant to Ceratocystis fimbriata pathogen attacks. The research was conducted through direct observ…
Pesticides are substances used to control or eliminate plant pests and diseases (PPDs). In eggplant cultivation, pest and disease attacks remain major constraints as they can cause significant damage and even crop failure. This study aims to assess the farmers’ level of understanding and compliance in pesticide use, the intensity and percentage of pest and disease attacks, as well as insect d…
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) is one of the vegetables that is frequently attacked by pests and diseases. One of the control measures applied is the use of pesticides. Improper use of pesticides on vegetable and fruit crops to control pests and diseases can have harmful effects on infants, children, and adults. This study aims to evaluate farmers’ knowledge and compliance in using pesticides…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effectiveness of chitosan compounds in controlling Ceratocystis disease in langsat plants (Lansium domesticum Corr.) through in vitro and in vivo approaches. The study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with six chitosan concentration treatments and included two controls (0; 0 mg/L + 0.1% acetic acid; 0.5; 5; 50; and 500 mg/L) with 10 replication…
Rice (Oryza sativa) is the primary crop that produces rice and plays an important role in supporting Indonesia’s economy. One of the major diseases that frequently infects rice plants is blast disease, which is caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae. As a more environmentally friendly alternative, the use of microorganisms as biological agents can inhibit and suppress pathogen development su…
ABSTRACT Ceratocystis wilt, which attacks duku plants (Lansium domesticum), has become one of the main factors contributing to the decline in duku production in South Sumatra in recent years. The pathogen Ceratocystis fimbriata is known to be aggressive, easily spread, and difficult to control using conventional methods, thus requiring more environmentally friendly control strategies, one of wh…
Anak dengan hemofilia memiliki risiko tinggi mengalami artropati sendi akibat perdarahan berulang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor risiko yang berhubungan dengan artropati tahap lanjut pada pasien anak dengan hemofilia. Penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain potong lintang dilakukan di RS Mohammad Hoesin Palembang pada Januari hingga Juni 2025. Sebanyak 42 anak d…
Ceratocystis fimbriata is an important pathogen in duku (Lansium domesticum Corr.) plants that causes stem cancer, tissue rot, and rapid plant death, thereby significantly impacting duku production in South Sumatra. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of phosphite acid (K₃PO₃) in inducing duku resistance through in vitro and in vivo testing. The study was conducted using a complet…
Rice blast disease is an important disease caused by the fungus P. oryzae, which can lead to significant yield losses. An alternative control method that can be used to control the attack of the pathogenic fungus is by using plant extracts. One type of plant that has a high ability to suppress the rate of blast development is using turmeric rhizome extract. Therefore, this research was conducte…
In some countries, corn has a carbohydrate content equivalent to rice and wheat, but its production has often declined due to leaf blight disease, which is caused by Helminthosporium sp., resulting in yield losses of up to 50%. This study aims to determine the effect of organic fertilizer application on the level of leaf blight disease (Helminthosporium sp.) on corn plants in the field in Tanju…
Background: The presence of a malignant pleural effusion (MPE) indicates advanced stage in malignancy, which severely compromises in a poor prognosis. The LENT score has been developed as a prognostic tool for MPE, yet its association with pleural effusion progression and six-month survival has not been thoroughly evaluated, particularly in Indonesia. Methods: This prospective cohort study incl…
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance, with chronic low-grade inflammation playing a role in its pathogenesis. Diacerein has anti-inflammatory effects and improves insulin sensitivity; however, clinical evidence in Indonesia remains limited. Objective: To evaluate the effect of adding diacere…
Medical data related to chronic liver disease often contain missing values that can reduce the quality of data analysis and the accuracy of predictive models. Handling missing values properly is essential to ensure optimal classification performance. This study aims to apply and evaluate the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) Imputation method to address missing values in a medical dataset of liver cirrh…
Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is one of the leading causes of mortality and hospitalization due to cardiovascular disease. Variations in patient characteristics and the presence of metabolic risk factors may influence the occurrence and prognosis of ACS. Therefore, understanding the profile of ACS patient characteristics is essential as a basis for preventive planning and clinical s…