Advances in Biological Sciences Research

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...

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 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...

Mining activities on Bangka Island began in 1711 and in Belitung in 1852. The Regional Environmental Agency of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province in 2014 issued an inventory of environmental damage, a total class of critical land covering an area of 1,675,240.51 ha, with criteria for critical land...

Gracilaria sp as a seaweed that abundant in Indonesia is increasingly being used as a food product because it contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. However, Gracilaria sp that is cultivated in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia is known to contain some dangerous heavy...

Indoor CO and NO2 pollutants resulting from cooking activities are the cause of sick building syndrome. Several studies had shown that window openings for ventilation can lead indoor air conditions worse due to infiltration. There have not been many studies on this possible condition. Therefore, this...

Many parameters are used to determine the quality of waters, one of which is Total Suspended Solids (TSS). In addition to direct data measurement and field sampling, TSS concentrations can also be estimated from satellite data by developing models based on the reflectance of the light received by the...

The construction of Jalur Jalan Lintas Selatan (JJLS) infrastructure is implied to facilitate access and increase the potential for agriculture and tourism in the South Coast Region of Java. Slope stability evaluation should be done in this development infrastructure area to build sustainable and resilient...

The trend of cryptocurrency mining was increasing electrical energy consumption in the world which had an impact on the environment. Tesla, a United States automotive company, had policies that affect the dynamics of cryptocurrency exchange rates. This study aims to analyze Tesla's reasons for not...

Land preparation for post-tin mining revegetation at Bangka Island will affect physical-chemical as well as heavy metals’ properties of the soil, and those properties affect plants distribution on the post-tin mining lands. The purpose of the research is to study the distribution of plants in the post-tin...

The excessive use of land for farming in the catchment area of Panglima Besar (PB) Sudirman reservoir causes serious environmental problems, particularly in the form of soil erosion. A study about soil erosion is required as a basis for conservation planning. This study aims to determine the spatial...

Efficiency and self-starting capability performances are the main problems in vertical axis current turbines (VACT). By purposing improves its performance, VACT has been developed with various models. One development of this model is designing the turbine blade into a bio-inspired shape. The fluke and...

This study aims to determine the distribution of water quality in the canal network and Sei Teras fishpond under tidal cycle conditions for aquaculture technology. The previous study focused on the water quality upstream of the canals. The result shows that the degree of acidity (pH) met the criteria...

Neutral protease is a protease that are widely applied in the food industry due to its stability at neutral pH. However, the neutral protease is generally poor in thermal stability which limits its application in some industries that require high temperatures. The thermostable neutral protease-producing...

Pekarangan, one of the Indonesian homestead agroforestry systems has been recognized as a small-scale landscape unit that can be developed as a mitigation and rehabilitation area by providing a variety of medicinal plants as well as outdoor activity. Thus, a study of the importance of pekarangan is crucial...

The Province of the Bangka Belitung Islands (Babel) has a unique natural beauty that supports sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism is highly dependent on terrestrial ecosystems. Due to mining activities, the terrestrial ecosystem in Bangka Belitung can experience land degradation which is characterized...

Sabila Farm Yogyakarta is a well-known fruit garden in Yogyakarta with dragon fruit as the main plant. The goal of the development of Sabila Farm is not only for a tourist destination but also for educational purposes. Therefore, some innovations to attract the young age generation is necessary. The...

This research is qualitative research with a descriptive method. The research subjects are people who were involved in the management of this asset, both the local government and the community around the Matras village. Intense interviews, documentation, and observations were carried out in this study...

Minimarket growth is above 15% per year. The growth of modern retail, such as Indomart and Alfamart, has expanded from cities to villages in the Province of the Bangka Belitung Islands, raising concerns about the existence of MSME actors, especially traditional stores such as grocery stores. So that...

Aek Bedelew is one of the artificial tours managed by the green kapitan community or called Green Boy. This tour has the potential to be developed because the water conditions are clear and clean and near Levar beach, so it attracts many local tourists to visit and enjoy the tour for diving. Aek Bedelew...

The tourism sector as a sector to improving economic community's, the stretching of tourists who come both locally and foregn peoples to a distination could able to generate community’s income with a multi-player effect that not only the tourism industries itself then also homes industries as businesses...

Halal tourism is growing segment that represents a potential niche. It a field of study that is still in its very early stages, however, on a practical level, the number of halal products and services is starting to increase worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the index and the sustainability status...

Conflict on land issues occurred in many countries, including Indonesia. According to the National Land Agency, in 2015, the number of agrarian conflicts in Indonesia increased by around 60% from 2014. Palm plantations contribute to the highest problems of agrarian conflict. Ironically, during the bureaucratic...

Ecotourism is one of the tourism sub-sectors that are visited by many tourists. The government and local communities must cooperate in the development of ecotourism. Pakpak Bharat Regency, with an area of 80.51% is forest area, has great potential for the development of the ecotourism sector. Lae Mbilulu...

Belitung Timur is one of the regencies in Bangka Belitung Island Province that has about 123 tourist attractions or about 30.37 percent. The environmental-based tourism development needs the contribution of relevant institutions in achieving sustainable tourism development because it relates to other...

The restoration process of Kota Lama Semarang over the past decade has made it a leading tourist destination in Semarang. However, government regulations still focus on restoration management and the management of Kota Lama Semarang planning, while tourism promotion has not received main priority. Promotion...

Environmental and sustainability issues permeate the most diverse areas, including the entire events industry. This study aims to analyse visitors’ perceptions regarding the event's contribution to the promotion of environmental practices, namely sustainable development and environmental protection....

Goat livestock is one of the livestock businesses that is overgrowing, especially in the Banyuwangi Regency. Dairy goats are dual-purpose type goats because they produce meat and milk. Efforts to develop dairy goats as milk producers in Banyuwangi Regency continue to be improved. This study aims to determine...

The study analyzes the role of variable mediation E-Business Co-Creation in the relationship between Strategic Planning and Digital Marketing Performance. The main objective of this research recommends tourism MSMEs about the importance of implementing digitalization in every service chain. Then to the...

This paper discusses the challenges and supports for women’s role strengthening in village-based renewable energy development. The discussion is important because in practice women’s role in energy policy has been marginalized. Meanwhile, based on our research, women in village level have big potential...

Today, people's decision to take a vacation is influenced by recommendations and reviews from travel influencers on Youtube and Instagram, whose focuses on the travel content. A recommendation from various travel influencers will certainly build a more positive brand image so that it can increase...

This article aims to give a new insight regarding the development of rural economics and the opportunity to develop tourism at small and remote rural area in the West Sumatera Province. At the beginning, tourism in West Sumatera Province struggling of denial of community due to negative effect of visitor...

The relocation of the national capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara, East Kalimantan as a program from the government for the transformation of Indonesia based on innovation, technology, and a green economy reaps many pros and cons. One of them is related to food security, this is because in 2024 according...

This study aims to identify the typology of economic growth in regencies/municipalities in Bangka Belitung Island Province, analyze the level of inequality between regions and the factors that influence it. The analytical tools used are Klassen typology, Williamson index, and linear regression analysis....

The potential of the mangrove ecosystem for humans can be in the form of providing economic resources, maintaining the ecological environment and providing environmental services. So it is important to study the potential for the existence of the mangrove ecosystem, the study includes the potential for...

The Tengger people are firmly in preserving the socio-cultural inherits they received from their ancestors for hundreds of years. Customary norms and institutions have been used to maintain this valuable aspect. In its development, new, complex challenges forced the community in Ngadas Village to adapt...

Indonesia as a developing country in Southeast Asia, but Indonesia is experiencing many similar problems to other developing countries, to catch up, Indonesia needs to accelerate development like other developed countries invest. In increasing economic growth, investment is needed in Indonesia, especially...

Abrasion is a natural process of soil erosion caused by destructive waves and ocean currents in coastal areas, particularly in the Bengkalis Regency. Abrasion harms the environment and the economy of those who rely on plantation products. This study aims to discover how the community can help the Bengkalis...

Food is human’s basic need in life. Food that has been long term processed in one community is further called local food. In general, it is processed from local raw materials, and the local wisdom of its people. Each region has its own local characteristic which differs them form one another. Muna community...

Air Jangkang Village Reclamation is one model of environmental management of ex-mining land. Managed by PT. TimahTbk is used as a productive, educative, tourism-oriented and sustainable land. This innovation has succeeded in bringing the Bangka Regency Government to Achieve the TOP Award for the KIPP...

The COVID-19 pandemic has harmed Bangka, Indonesia's economic and health sectors. The reduction in mining activities inflicts a decline in economic activity, resulting from environmental awareness and further aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, in the health sector, it is known that...

This paper analyzes the location of regencies/cities with a high economic growth rate, unemployment poverty rate, human development index level, and income distribution inequality in Bangka Belitung Islands Province. To analyze these questions, it employed the Geographic Information System and the Moran...

Economic growth is an important indicator to measure the success of a region's economic development. Changes in the driving sector mainly affect changes in economic growth. This study aims to identify leading economic sectors and analyze sectoral shifts in the economy of Bangka Regency over the...

The economic structure of Bangka Regency is dominated by the agricultural sector. The Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2019, the agricultural sector contributed 19.54 percent to the GRDP, which later increased to 20.44% in 2021. The dominance of the agricultural sector in this regency is...

The innovation of ex-tin mining land management is an activity of managing ex-mining land for the purpose of rice cultivation. The activity takes place in Sinar Jaya Jelutung Village, Sungailiat District, Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province. The rice field is an area of land developed as...