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Laundry services have become a necessity and spread in every city in Indonesia. The number of laundry businesses produces waste containing surfactant (Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate/LAS) as an active detergent and phosphate compound (Sodium Tri Poly Phosphate/STPP) to improve washing power efficiency....

The experiment was carried out for the determination of rutin content in Oriental arborvitae by high performance capillary electrophoresis method. The borax solution as buffer solution was chosen, and its concentration was 20 mmol/L at a constant voltage of 20kV and injecting time of 10s. The detection...

Background: In hypertension changes in small arterial structure are characterized by an increased wall-to-lumen ratio (WLR). These adaptive processes are modulated by the renin angiotensin system. It is unclear whether direct renin inhibitors exert protective effects on small arteries in hypertensive...

The concentrations of NH4+-N, NO2--N and NO3--N were measured in batch experiments to study nitrification kinetics in IFAS system with different FR at 0%-50%. The results showed that both of NH4+-N oxidation rate ( ) and NO3--N production rate ( ) increased with FR, which respectively increased from...

The cinnamon essential oil micro-capsules was prepared by β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) embedding technology, the commercially available fruit wax was used as substrate and cinnamon oil micro-capsule was added as antibacterial agent. The concentration of fruit wax, micro-capsules addition, dissolution temperature,...

Ionic liquids (ILs) were used to modify macroporous resins (MARs) to purify chlorogenic acid (CGA) with Flos Lonicera Japonicae (FLJ) extract as raw material. By comparing the static adsorption and desorption effects of four MARS, the NKA-2 resin was determined as the best purification material. The...

Objective: Intestinal anastomosis is among the most commonly performed major abdominal procedures; however, leaks are an ongoing problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) on colonic healing under hypoxia. Methods: Thirty-two Sprague–Dawley male...

Increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure is a result of the process of blood vessel degeneration that often occurs in the elderly. A number of previous studies have shown that cystatin C is a strong predictor of cardiovascular and mortality risk in elderly individuals though the mechanism remains...

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that causes an increase in blood glucose so that glucose in the calories is difficult to enter the cell and glycogenolysis process occurs then continues to the process of gluconeogenesis so that the body lacks energy and unloads food reserves in the muscles and adipose...

Tofu waste liquid contains high levels of organic impurities, such as protein and amino acids. These organic compounds cause the tofu industrial wastewater to contain high biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH and total suspended solid (TSS) which can pollute the environment....

Based on the principle of partition coefficient values ( ) for target compounds and the separation factor ( ) between target compounds, the optimal two-phase solvent system composed of n-hexane-ethyl acetate-methanol-water (1:0.3:1:0.2, v/v) was applied for the first time to isolate and purify three...

The study was conducted regarding the adsorption effect of Cr(VI) on polyethylenamine cellulose, the affecting factors on the adsorption of Cr(VI), such as pH value, adsorption time, polyethylenamine cellulose dose and initial concentration of Cr(VI) were investigated. The results showed that adsorption...

Methamphetamine (METH) is a powerful psycho stimulant. Chronic obsessive and compulsive usage of METH caused great harm to human health (physical and psychological) and social stability issues all over the world. Currently, no drugs have been used to treat and prevent METH addiction. L-Stepholidine (L-SPD)...

Spicy drinks are derived from types of spices such as turmeric, ginger, kunci, kencur, temulawak, galangal, and so on have been widely known by the Indonesian people as herbs and fresh drinks. However, there are still many who do not like this type of drink because of the distinctive and sharp aroma...

African Americans are more susceptible to develop insulin resistance, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease (CHD), and systemic inflammation is central to the pathophysiology of these chronic diseases. African Americans are also more likely to contract H. pylori (cagA) infections during...

Optimation of cyanide adsorption has been done from tapioca industry liquid waste using activated sludge. This study was aimed to know the optimum condition of the adsorption process and to determine the adsorption efficiency of active sludge to cyanide contents of tapioca industry liquid waste. The...

This reflective paper aims to explore the need to embrace alternate pedagogical practices in the traditional curriculum. Being an academic who teaches first-year students and leads the First-year Experience Programme (FYE) at a university of technology has allowed me to reflect not only on my practice...

Background: The metabolic signature associated with subclinical diastolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in the general population is unknown. Objectives: This population study aimed at identifying a specific profile of circulating me-tabolites associated with asymptomatic diastolic LV dysfunction. Methods:...

Background: Nigella Sativa (NS) induced vasorelaxation of aortic rings upon direct exposure has been documented in literature. This study was conducted to determine whether 8 weeks Nigella Sativa supplementation and/or exercise training may alter vascular sensitivity of rat aorta in normal, healthy rats. Methods:...

Background: Nowadays, cardiac disease is the most widespread reason of death in most countries such as Iran. Some studies have correlated serum uric acid level with risk of death in the patients of acute coronary syndrome. The study aimed to determine if there is any correlation between serum uric level...

This study has shown the effects of gentamicin sulfate injection (60 mg/kg/b.w.) in thigh muscle for two months twice daily (morning and evening) on the histological structure of the kidneys, liver and cardiac muscle of rats. Vacuolation, dilatated cortical tubules and degeneration, necrosis of proximal...

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot use the insulin it produces effectively. This condition results in an increase in glucose in the blood. Aloe vera contains chemicals that have hypoglycemic properties. This study...

In experiments on 120 Wistar rats, changes in systemic hemodynamics were studied under intragastric daily injections of cadmium sulfate (0.5 mg/kg per metal), cobalt chloride (4 mg/kg per metal), zinc chloride separately and together with cadmium or cobalt at a dose of 20 mg/kg or 1 mg/kg (per metal)....

The article aims to give a theoretical justification and experimentally evaluate the effectiveness of the program promoting positive attitudes toward a healthy lifestyle in adolescents in the context of extracurricular education. Research methods. The leading research method is a pedagogical experiment...

This study investigated the inhibitory effects of the Ethanol Extract (EE), Free Phenolic (TF), Esterified Phenolic (TE) and Insoluble-bound Phenolic (TI) from Rhus chinensis Mill. fruits on α-glucosidase, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV), and the formation of Advanced Glycation End (AGE) products. Results...

Streptomyces sp. SA404 was isolated from the mangrove rhizosphere in Segara Anakan Cilacap known for its production of antibacterial compounds. The production of antibacterial compounds might be influenced by nutrients (C and N sources) and incubation time. The aims of this study were to know the medium...

Clitoria ternatea L. commonly known as butterfly pea contain a great variety of bioactive compounds and its flower petals containing anthocyanins thus it has a potential to be a natural food colorant. Butterfly pea flower is still rarely used in food products because the anthocyanins and the other bioactive...

Background: Vascular stiffness predicts cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pulse wave velocity (PWV), reflecting vascular stiffness, though determined largely by mean arterial pressure; is also sensitive to insulin and glucose. Capacitance in small (C2) and large vessels (C1), reflecting vascular responsiveness...

The aim of this study was to analyze the individual and combined antimicrobial effects of avocado seed (Persea americana) and ketepeng cina leaf (Cassia alata) methanol extracts against Staphylococcus epidermidis using the Kirby Bauer assay. Variations in the proportions of P. americana to C. alata (A:...

Introduction: Increased arterial stiffness is a marker of cardiovascular disease and suggested to beassociated with impaired lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, whether patients with mild COPD have increased arterial stiffness and what factors are linked to is still...

The content of Chromium in plastic products is (276±6) mg/kg, which is determinated by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) using Microwave digestion. A mathematical model of the uncertainty containing variables such as regression equation, constant volume , weighing weight and so on...

This study aimed to determine the vital signs (pulse and respiratory rate), hemoglobin (Hb) levels and iron (Fe) consumption pattern, and to assess their correlation with learning concentration in adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2017. Thirty-five subjects...

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of single and continuous testosterone injection against cockscomb size, T3/T4 ratio, and histopathological features of the bursa of Fabricius in the male layers. Sixty DOC layers were divided into 3 groups namely control (C), single testosterone injection with...

The total flavonoid content of the aerial part of Caryopteris mongolica was determined, the content of some flavonoids was determined, and the microstructural characteristics of the leaf were revealed. C. mongolica has been cultivated at the plantation biostation of the New Medical University in Kherlenbayan-Ulaan,...

Introduction: Mass gatherings (MG) may provide ideal conditions for influenza transmission. The evidence for an association between MG and influenza transmission is reviewed to assess whether restricting MG may reduce transmission. Methods: Major databases were searched (Pubmed, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL),...

The use of diuretics is needed in situations that require increased liquid excretory, one of which is hypertension. Green tea leaves are natural ingredients containing catechin polyphenols (flavonoids). This study aims to determine the diuretic effect of the aqueous extract of green tea leaves (AEGTL)....

The objective of this research was to observe the potency of protease of Lactobacillus LBP 1 as meat tenderizer. The study included the proteolytic enzyme activity and the effect of the enzyme concentration to meat tenderizing. The isolation of protease used ammonium sulphate of 15%, 30%,4%, and 60%,...

DL-Tetrahydropalmatine is a Chinese herbal medicine used for analgesic purposes, whose main active compounds isolated from Corydalis. We investigate the effects of male Sprague-Dawley rats on heroin self-administration(SA) to examine the role for DL-THP. Rats were trained to intravenous injection heroin...

Purpose: To observe effects of antioxidant compounds on the learning and memory impairment induced by methamphetamine (MA) in mice. Methods: Fifty 6 weeks old male C57bl/6 mice were randomly divided into 5 groups: group A was control group, group B was model group, group C was 50 mg/kg group, group D...

Background: COPD is independently associated with increased cardiovascular events. Arterial stiffening and systemic inflammation are postulated aetiological factors. We hypothesised that vascular inflammation links systemic inflammation with vascular stiffening and sought to test this in a cohort of...

In this study, the adsorption behavior of fluoride has been investigated using the biomass derived activated hydrochar (AHC) prepared by a two-stage carbonization process. The adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic in nature. The adsorption equilibrium data fitted to Langmuir isotherm. The...

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and stroke are two diseases that have high incidence rates, especially in Indonesia. One of the causes is the formation of atherosclerotic plaque in which can be characterized by an abnormal lipid profile. Lipid profile can be influenced by several factors, which are age,...

This research aims to develop a method for synthesizing microalgae samples using light from lamps powered by solar panels and integrated to Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor seawater temperature and pH value as the synthesis medium. The system is designed to create an optimally controlled...

Although its frequency has declined, there are still a lot of cases of stunting worldwide, making it a critical public health concern. Preventing stunted child growth during the golden period is crucial. The goal of this study was to determine the nutritional content and panelist acceptance of the color,...

Accounting is often regarded as a frozen figure. While, most of the accounting steps involve human element, but often being overlooked. In contrast with neoclassical economics assumptions, human behavior is not able to be predicted by a simple mathematical formula. The feeling and emotion often take...

Natural zeolite contains impurities such as Na, K, Ca, Mg and Fe and has poor crystallinity. The presence of these impurities can reduce the activity of zeolites. To improve the character of natural zeolite, activation and modification are carried out first. In addition to removing impurities contained...

The optimal management of hemodynamic disorders among critically ill patients requires an accurate assessment of hemodynamic status. Global End Diastolic Index (GEDI) is taken for a more reliable indicator of preload in critically ill patients than central venous pressure and doctors tend to arrange...

The anti-inflammatory activity of pacing putih flower (Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm.) was tested. This study aims to determine the anti-inflammatory activity of the ethyl acetate fraction and methanol-water fraction. The method used was inhibition of protein denaturation using bovine serum albumin...

Cyclodextrin (CD) is a non-reducing oligosaccharides constituted by variable number of units of glucose. CD has a doughnut-shaped molecule with hydrophilic outer surface and hydrophobic inner cavity. Such structure features enables CD to form inclusion complexes with guest compound. CD is produced by...

Performance of the electroflotation process is strongly influenced by the size and number of the hydrogen and oxygen gas bubbles that form during the electrolysis of water. In this study, the analysis of the size distribution of gas bubbles by the segmentation of the electrode surface was evaluated....