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Volume 12 Number 2 Year 2023

26 articles in this issue 

Lekpa Kingdom David,Precious Ojo Uahomo,Victor Hogan Idung,Rachael Data Dakoru

Konzo is a neurological disorder of selective upper motor neurons. It is an irreversible paralytic disease associated with prolonged consumption of Cassava. It contains cyanogenic glycosides metabolized to hydrogen cyanide, which has been shown by studies... see more

Pags. 431 - 435  

Esa Ghanim Fadhallah,Dyah Koesoemawardani,Lathifa Indraningtyas

Indonesia's shrimp industry is growing rapidly, but a surge in shrimp waste such as shells and heads shrimps are increasing as well. These waste products contain important components such as protein, minerals, and amino acids. This study aims to determine... see more

Pags. 437 - 440  

Pernia Kamran,Ahsan Ibrahim

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that mostly affects the lungs. Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis infection, leading to granulomatous lesions in affected lung tissue. It is one of the most prevalent and deadly infectious diseases a... see more

Pags. 441 - 450  

Listiana Masyita Dewi,Hilda Zaniba Ariffah,Riandini Aisyah,Nurhayani Nurhayani

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a kind of vector transmitted disease, by Aedes aegypti. It is one of major public health problem around the world, including Indonesia, because it may lead to epidemics and death in a short time. The use of plant extracts... see more

Pags. 451 - 455  

Joseph Adaviruku Sanni,Grace Omayoza Sanni,Rufus Ranmilowo Awoniyi,Remi Osanyinlusi,Yvonne Ego Richards

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), locally known as kote, are fishery species consumed in Nigeria due to their high nutritional values. This research determined the nutritional composition of the local ... see more

Pags. 457 - 461  

Aghnia Rahmi Hanum,Erna Wijayanti

Traditional medicine is a cultural heritage from ancestors deeply rooted in the nation's heritage; therefore, its use is still based on spoken and written experience from generation to generation. Even though most people have turned to modern medicine, so... see more

Pags. 463 - 466  

Tiffany Hanik Lestari,Ratna Susandarini

Apis cerana Fab. is one of the popular honeybees species among beekeepers in Indonesia. This species is easy to care for and produces valuable honey products. Honey from A. cerana is abundantly available in traditional and modern markets in Indonesia. The... see more

Pags. 467 - 475  

Kufre U. Noah,John A. Udobang,Jude E. Okokon,Martin O. Anagboso,Nwakaego Omonigho Ebong

Hippocratea africana root used locally in the treatment of poisoning was investigated to confirm its antidotal potential in rats. The root extract (200-600 mg/kg) and fractions; dichloromethane (DCM) and aqueous, 400 mg/kg) were evaluated for nephroprotec... see more

Pags. 477 - 484  

Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Nipuni Wijerathna,Achini Anuradha Wijeweera,Anushi Madushani Wijethunga,Mapa Mudiyanselage Sumudu Tharangani Mapa

Citronella is an aromatic grass of the family Poaceae which can be classified into two categories Ceylon Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) and Java Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus). The Citronella oil was extracted from five selected Ceylon Citronella (HP... see more

Pags. 485 - 498  

Made Dharmesti Wijaya,Anak Agung Gede Indraningrat,I Gede Yoga Ayuning Kirtanayasa

Dengue is an endemic disease with a high incidence in almost all Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia. This infectious disease is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito as the main vector. Effective mosquito vector c... see more

Pags. 499 - 505  

Caroline Febrina Hutagalung,Ermi Girsang,Maya Sari Mutia,Suhartina Suhartina,Oliviti Natali

The human body requires low amounts of copper to maintain homeostasis, but high copper intake can cause various health problems. Many previous studies have been performed to look for natural products that can neutralize the excessive copper effect; one su... see more

Pags. 507 - 513  

Arun Dev Sharma,Inderjeet Kaur

A dramatic surge of H3N2 influenza virus is of grave concern worldwide and particularly in India. H3N2 cause acute respiratory infection, however, a few drugs are available for its mitigation. Subsequently, researchers have been involved in efforts to dis... see more

Pags. 515 - 524  

Lisa Savitri,Syntia Tanu Juwita,Ester Lianawati Antoro,Ida Septika Wulansari,Datin An Nisa Sukmawati,João Gregório Freitas,Andre Mario Sequeira Alves Ornai

ZIKV has been found in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brains of adults infected with viruses that manifest neurological disorders. ZIKV is a mosquito-borne single-stranded RNA virus, which belongs to the family Flaviviridae. The efforts of the scientif... see more

Pags. 525 - 531  

Glen Arya Wibowo,Tika Afriani,Azimatur Rahmi

This study aims to determine the antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the ethanol extract of jengkol peel (Pithecellobium jiringa). Jengkol peel ethanol extract (Pithecellobium jiringa) was obtained by maceration using 70% ethanol as a solvent. In the ph... see more

Pags. 533 - 537  

Rusmini Rusmini,Wintari Taurina,Mohamad Andrie

Stichopus hermanii can be used as a medicinal material, a source of animal protein, and wound healing medicine products. Extracts as raw materials for products must go through a standardization process to ensure pharmaceutical reproducibility, a therapeut... see more

Pags. 539 - 545  

Obinna Ajah,Chika Cecilia Unegbu,Emmanuel N Uzohuo,Ogechi Ozioma Anyanwu,Ugochukwu Moses Okezie,Chioma Anyanwu,Rich Joseph

Endophytic fungi are important components of plant micro-ecosystems and they exist usually inside the healthy tissues of living plants. Endophytes possess encouraging source of biologically active metabolites for pharmaceutical applications. This study is... see more

Pags. 547 - 553  

Novi Loviana,Lisa Savitri,Rochmad Krissanjaya,Elfred Rinaldo Kasimo

Typhoid fever is an acute systemic infectious disease that is related to poor personal hygiene and environmental sanitation. The diagnosis of typhoid fever is established through laboratory examinations, including serological, hematological, and bacteriol... see more

Pags. 555 - 558  

Andi Irma Yuniar,Nurul Wahidah Yasid,Syarifah Fatimah Nissatuljannah,Syamsu Rijal,Armanto Makmun

This study aimed to innovate the current Sumbawa oil preparation which is still in the form of liquid into an oleogel so that it is easier to apply and more practical for distribution and storage. Phytochemical analysis of Sumbawa oil showed the contents ... see more

Pags. 559 - 562  

Rista Anggriani,Nina Nurazizah Purnomo Putri,Vritta Amroini Wahyudi

Turkey berry (Solanum torvum Swartz) is a wild plant often found in Indonesia and its usage is still limited. Turkey berry has a high potential as a source of antioxidants, which can be consumed as a functional drink. Ginger and butterfly pea flowers were... see more

Pags. 563 - 575  

Elsa Debora Silalahi,I Nyoman Ehrich Lister,Edy Fachrial

An analgesic-antipyretic drug widely used is paracetamol, which has various health benefits and several adverse effects. Therefore, various natural products have been extensively studied as alternative analgesic-antipyretics, one of which is sweet orange ... see more

Pags. 577 - 584  

Haritha Lawan,Hashitha Tharakee

In the early 20th century, during the era of investigating and identifying essential “vitamins”, scientific research focused on grape seed extracts and their bioactive components, particularly polyphenols. Extensive studies have demonstrated that grape se... see more

Pags. 585 - 592  

Rizky Yulion,Yulianis Yulianis,Suntri Suntri

Standardized herbal medicines are classified as one of Indonesia's natural medicine ingredients in addition to herbal medicine and phytopharmaceuticals. The safety and efficacy of standardized herbal medicines are scientifically proven through preclinical... see more

Pags. 593 - 599  

Nurul Hidayah,Mutista Hafshah

Inflammation is a physiological process that serves as a defense mechanism for the body against foreign substances, bacteria, or irritants. Inflammation can be cured with anti-inflammatory drugs. One of the plants that has the potential to be an anti-infl... see more

Pags. 601 - 606  

Kadek Rio Risnanda,Masfufatun Masfufatun,Agusniar Furkani Listyawati,Kuntaman Kuntaman,Akhmad Sudibya

Broiler meat is a foodstuff that is easily damaged by bacterial growth. Several pathogenic bacteria from the Enterobacteriaceae family have also been found as contaminants in chicken meat. While Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes that ha... see more

Pags. 607 - 610  

Michael Chuks Nnumolu

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Citrullus lanatus seeds extract on the haematological parameters after administration with medroxyprogesterone acetate on female Wistar rats. Twenty-five rats weighing 170-230 g were divided into fiv... see more

Pags. 611 - 617  

Alex Yagoo,M.C. John Milton,Jelin Vilvest

This study evaluated the effectiveness of successive hexane, chloroform, and methanol extracts of Alangium salviifolium roots in combating mosquito-borne diseases caused by Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoe in India. The hexane extract showed the highest e... see more

Pags. 619 - 624