Culex sp. are the vectors whose control still largely depends on chemical larvicides, therefore safer and more environmentally friendly plant-based larvicides are needed. Rambutan leaves (Nephelium lappaceum Linn) are known to contain bioactive compounds with larvicidal potential, while the addition of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is suspected to enhance the effectiveness of the extract. This study a…
The scientific literacy skills of high school students in Indonesia are still relatively low. In addition, the use of teaching materials that are less contextual and not close to the students' environment is one of the challenges in learning biology in schools. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of environmental pollution teaching modules accompanied by materials from the local cont…
This study aims to identify the characteristics of tracheary elements in several species of the genus Mangifera, with a focus on trachea type, secondary wall thickening type, perforation type, as well as the length and diameter of tracheary elements. The method used was a descriptive approach with a maceration technique to observe tracheary structures under a binocular microscope at 100x magnif…
The human musculoskeletal system is a complex topic that requires an integrated understanding of the interrelationships among organ systems. However, current teaching and assessment practices still tend to emphasize rote memorization, resulting in underdeveloped students’ systems thinking skills. Previous studies have primarily focused on developing instruments based on Higher Order Thinking …
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing an environmental pollution teaching module accompanied by local context materials of Indralaya on the eco-literacy abilities of high school students. This research uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design of the pretest-posttest control group type. The research subjects consisted of 10th-grade students of SMA Nege…
This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of questions on the Ecosystem topic in Grade X senior high school Biology textbooks based on Science Process Skills (SPS) aspects and the cognitive levels of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. This research employed a descriptive method using document analysis on four Biology textbooks published by different publishers. The data analyzed consisted of…
This study aimed to analyze the distribution of Science Process Skills (SPS) and cognitive levels based on the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy in respiratory system questions contained in Grade XI Biology textbooks for Senior High School under the Merdeka Curriculum. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method using document analysis techniques. The data sources consisted of all question it…
This study aims to identify and describe the distribution of Science Process Skills (SPS) aspects and cognitive levels based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy in questions on the Digestive System topic in Biology textbooks for Grade XI under the Merdeka Curriculum. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method with document analysis technique. The data sources consisted of four Biology tex…
This study aimed to analyze the distribution of questions on biodiversity material in Grade X Biology textbooks based on Science Process Skills (SPS) aspects and the cognitive levels of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method using document analysis techniques on four Biology textbooks based on the Merdeka Curriculum used in senior high schools (SMA/M…
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or action. The increasing global prevalence of diabetes has encouraged the development of alternative therapies derived from natural products that are safer and more affordable. Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is traditionally used by the Penesak tribe in Ogan Ilir, S…
This research aims to produce a valid, reliable, and practical Sustainability Awareness instrument to support ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) learning in ecosystems for grade 10 high school students. The research method used is the 4D development model limited to the Develop stage. Data collection was conducted through teacher and student interviews, expert validation, and a student…
This study aims to analyze the distribution of questions on virus material in Grade X Biology textbooks based on Science Process Skills (SPS) and the cognitive levels of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with document analysis techniques on four Biology textbooks implementing the Merdeka Curriculum used in senior high schools in Palembang. T…
The green grasshopper (Oxya chinensis) is a pest that can damage leaves and reduce crop productivity. Neem leaf extract (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) has potential as an environmentally friendly botanical pesticide. This study aimed to determine the effect of neem leaf extract concentration on the mortality and antifeedant activity of the green grasshopper and to determine the LC₅₀ and LCâ‚…
Mosquito larvae control generally still uses synthetic larvicides which in the long term can cause resistance and environmental contamination, so safer and more environmentally friendly alternatives are needed. Pulai leaves are known (Alstonia scholaris) to contain secondary metabolite compounds that have the potential as biolarvicides. This study aims to determine the effective concentration o…
Justicia secunda is a medicinal plant containing bioactive compounds whose composition is influenced by environmental conditions and cultivation practices. This study aimed to identify the metabolite profile of cultivated J. secunda leaves and evaluate their potential bioactivities. Extraction was carried out using 70% ethanol through the ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) method, followed by…
Asam Paya (Eleiodoxa conferta (Griff.) Burret) is a wetland plant that has potential as a natural source of bioactive compounds, although its utilization remains limited. The fruit is generally used as a food ingredient, while scientific studies regarding its metabolite content and biological activities are still limited. This study aimed to analyze the metabolite profile of Asam paya fruit pul…
Coffee (Coffea spp.) is one of Indonesia’s leading plantation commodities. During coffee processing, only the beans are commonly utilized, while the fruit skin (cascara) is often discarded as waste. This study aimed to compare the metabolite profiles of cascara from Arabica coffee cultivars Sunda and Sigarar Utang. Extraction was performed using Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction (UAE) with 70% e…
Primary metabolites play a direct role in fundamental processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and translocation, whereas secondary metabolites are modified products of primary metabolism with more complex structures. One important activity of secondary metabolites is their antioxidant capacity, as antioxidants are compounds capable of scavenging free radicals. Excessive free radicals in …
Increased oxidative stress due to free radicals can trigger several degenerative diseases, so that natural sources of antioxidants are needed that are safer than synthetic antioxidants. The genus Stylosanthes is known to contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, and tannins that have potential as antioxidants, but specific studies on stylo (Stylosanthes gu…
The human body physiologically undergoes oxidative processes that generate free radicals. Excessive free radicals can trigger oxidative stress, which is associated with various degenerative diseases. Therefore, antioxidant compounds are required to inhibit and neutralize free radicals. Antioxidants can be obtained from endogenous sources within the body as well as exogenous sources such as plan…
The increasing incidence of degenerative diseases is related to oxidative stress caused by free radicals. The body needs antioxidants to ward off these free radicals. One of the best sources of antioxidants is secondary metabolites from plants. Waltheria indica L., an invasive plant, is known to produce secondary metabolites with antioxidant activity. This study aims to determine the antioxidan…
Unhelty comsumption combined with exposure to polluted environments increase the risk of various degenerative diseases. Degenerative diseases are triggered by the excessive production of free radicals in the body. An imbalance in the production of free radicals in the body is referred to as oxidative stress. to protect the body is referred to as oxidative stress. To protect the body from damage…
Rumput tajam (Rolandra fruticosa (L.) Kuntze) is a plant in the Asteraceae family that has the potential to be a source of natural antioxidants to prevent degenerative diseases caused by free radicals. Antioxidants work by donating hydrogen atoms to free radicals, stopping oxidative chain reactions. Activity testing was carried out using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method, which is…
ABSTRACT : Cellulase is an important enzyme in the degradation of lignocellulosic biomass through the cleavage of β-1,4-glycosidic bonds in cellulose which is abundant in nature. This enzyme can be produced by fungi and bacteria, where bacteria such as Bacillus have the advantage of rapid growth and the ability to secrete enzymes into extracellular media, so they have the potential for industr…
The increasing volume of coal combustion waste, such as fly ash and bottom ash (FABA), has spurred its use as a soil amendment to support sustainable agriculture. Its impact on plant growth is relatively small, particularly regarding the supply of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), so it needs to be combined with organic fertilizers such as compost. Given the potential for developing FABA as a growin…
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This study aims to analyze the species diversity, vegetation structure, and morphological characteristics of herbaceous plants in the Siguntang hill Cultural Heritage Area, as well as to assess its contribution to High School Biology learning. The method used is descriptive quantitative with exploration and line transect techniques through purposive plot placement. The results of the vegetation…
The use of synthetic insecticides in controlling brown grasshoppers (Phlaeoba fumosa Serville) has the potential to cause resistance and negative impacts on the environment, thus requiring more environmentally friendly alternatives. This study aims to test the effectiveness of lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) stem extract as a botanical pesticide against brown locusts through mortality observa…
Taichan satay is a processed chicken product that is potentially contaminated with E. coli bacteria, which may originate from chicken meat, water, equipment, and vendors’ sanitation practices, and may cause gastrointestinal disorders. This study aims to analyze sanitation practices and the presence of E. coli in Taichan satay in Ilir Barat I District, Palembang City, by involving vendors as p…
In the era of society 5.0, the rapid development of digital technology, particularly artificial intelligence, has brought significant changes to the field of education. One of these innovations is AI ChatGPT, which enables learning to become more interactive and personalized and has the potential to enhance students' learning interest. However, its use also raises concerns, such as dependency a…