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Crosses between local cattle and pure Belgian Blue cattle often causes birth difficulty because the calf size is too large. In order to avoid this problem, crossbreeding is not conducted with pure Belgian Blue cattle, but with Belgian Blue crossbreeds. In order to support the crossbreeding program between...

In this paper, we prepared PANI/TiO2 nano-composite fibers by the combination of Sol-Gel method and electrospinning technique. The results indicated that the PANI/TiO2 nano-composite fibers have uniform size and good configuration. The average diameter of the PANI/TiO2 nano-composite fibers is about...

Controlled degradation of poly-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) can be obtained by alcoholysis with two types of alcohol in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid as catalyst. PHB oligomers terminated with free hydroxyl groups were prepared in this way and characterized using NMR, DSC and TG analyses. The degradation...

This paper proposed an improved denoising method for removing the im-pulse noise. Firstly, analyze the each pixel of the corrupted image on eight di-rections, to determine whether the pixel is an impulse noise point. Then, create a noise identification matrix which has the same size of the original image,...

Background : Mosquito population is a well-known vector in transmitting many types of diseases causing serious public health problems (Gubler 1995; Lam, 1993; Nazri et al. 2013). Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease caused by Dengue Virus that transmitted y mosquito bites of Aedes aegypti. Prevention...

In this experiment, Sm (NO3) 3•6H2O, hexamethylene tetramine (HMT) and glucose as the main raw material, nanosized Sm2O3 was prepared by hydrothermal method. Sm2O3 samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, TG-DTA and DRS respectively. It found that plus C elements could increase the crystallinity...

The research aims to find out the physical quality of laying hen eggs given Manihot esculenta extract using ingredients consisting of laying hens numbering 32 heads with the age of 1 year and for 5 weeks. The study used a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) of 4 treatments and 4 replays with observed parameters...

The Modular Multilevel Converters are a promising technology for medium- and high-voltage applications due to their advantages, which include a modular structure, scalability, and high-quality output waveforms. The performance of the MMC depends on its control strategy, which manages the converter’s...

Background: Dental caries may lead to premature loss of the deciduous tooth. If it is left untreated it will lead to abnormal occlusion in children. The appliance used for preventive orthodontic is a space maintainer (SM). The existing appliance is rigid so far and does not follow the jaw growth. Thus,...

The activity of Chinese jatropha stem extract (J. multifida L.) was tested on S. frugiperda larvae to determine the percentage of mortality and fitness. The research was carried out in the pest and disease laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Tadulako University from January to May 2020. The research...

Indonesia is a megabiodiversity country that has a lot of natural resources, especially plants, one of which is the takokak (Solanum torvum L.). Takokak contains bioactive compounds which are thought to have the potential to act as anti-hypercholesterolemia. Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where...

This research aims at figuring out the digestibility value of the weaning tup Garut with rations Calliandra calothyrsus, Indigofera sp., and mixture as a concentrate substitution (in vivo). Six treatment of experimental rations were tested consisting of P0 (70% P. purpureum cv. Mott + 30% Concentrate),...

Objective: Discuss the regulating effect of polydatin on the blood lipid of rat with with hyperlipemia. Method: rats were fed with the high-fat feeding method; the early atherosclerosis (AS) model of rat was established; after successful modeling, rats were given by gavage high-dose, medium-dose and...

This study investigates the influence of TiO₂ nanoparticles on the thermal behavior of polystyrene (PS) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) nanocomposites. PS/TiO₂ and HDPE/TiO₂ films were prepared using a solution mixing technique followed by hot pressing, and their thermal properties were examined...

Red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a high-demand horticultural commodity in Indonesia but is vulnerable to quality deterioration. Postharvest treatment is needed to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of red chilies. One of the promising preservation technologies to prolong the shelf-life...

The Sm2Fe17 fine columnar crystals ribbon was obtained by melt-spinning at 6m/s surface rotating velocity of Cu wheel and in suitable thickness of ribbon. Preparation process of its nitride powder was primarily explored by means of XRD, SEM and the measurement of magnetic properties. The columnar crystal...

Drinks combination of cherry leaves and dried stevia leaves can be used as a health drink contains antioxidants and low-calorie sugar. This study aims to get types of proper drying in the manufacture of beverages so that the antioxidant content is not damaged and lost. The analysis was conducted on the...

After mastitis therapy, using the right technology, it was necessary to break down the antibiotics in waste milk. Due to microbial activity, the microbiology approach as an anaerobic treatment presumably successfully removes antibiotic residues in milk. This study attempted to Eliminate Antibiotic Residue...

Hyperlipidemia can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease (CHD), the number one cause of death worldwide each year. Therefore, needed efforts to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, one of which is parijoto fruit (Medinilla speciosa), which has a high...

The centre diaphragm is a key part of the silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor with three diaphragms structure which is one major matter to the sensitivity of the output pressure value. The characteristics between the deflection at the center of the circular diaphragm and the pressure loaded on it...

Intersections are public areas where two or more road lanes cross and may experience disagreements or conflicts. Based on observations, the W. Monginsidi street - Tg Manimbaya street intersection is one of the unsignalized intersections that often experiences conflicts when vehicles turn, especially...

Global energy trends have led to development of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology in which Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) has served as the best alternative for conventional energy production. Solar radiations are concentrated through flat or slightly curved reflectors on to receiver tubes through...

The promulgation and formulation of ordinances on apparel system in past dynasties are not only the factors restricting clothing culture, but also the factors promoting clothing culture. The enactment of the ordinances on apparel system of the Republic of China is the inheritance of the Chinese costume...

A spice drink is made from natural ingredients that contain many benefits for the health of the body. Ginger, lemon grass, and vegetable creamer can be used as raw materials in spice powder drinks. This study aims to determine the effect of variations in the ratio of ginger, lemongrass, and vegetable...

Dragon fruit stem is prone to the infection of various pathogenic fungi and Trichoderma harzianum had been reported as an effective biological control agent against plant pathogenic fungi. This study was aimed to evaluate the ability of T. harzianum in controlling various pathogenic fungi infecting dragon...

Performance assessment and optimal sizing of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Parabolic Trough (PT) thermal power plant integrated with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system is important to reduce Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) and increase the system Annual Energy Generation (AEG). The main objective...

The consensus problem about continuous time multi-agent system (MAS) with semi-Markov (SM) switching topologies is studied in this paper. Switching topology whose sojourn-times satisfy a general probability distribution is a general Markov renewal process. The problem about consensus is considered that...

The problem of scarcity of secondary metabolites is an obstacle experienced by researchers from various scientific disciplines such as chemistry, pharmacy, and medicine both from universities (lecturers and students) or from health research and development institutions in Indonesia. The need for secondary...

Objective: To explore the expression level and correlation analysis of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21) and its biochemical indexes in serum of patients with hypothyroidism. Method: To collect 168 cases of patients in the Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, 62 cases of hyperthyroidism group,...

Herbal tea is a functional beverage made from herbal ingredient steeping which be dried besides tea leaves.Breadfruit leaves is a herbal ingredient that can be utilized to herbal tea product. Breadfruit herbal tea is a functional beverage made from the steeping of dried breadfruit leaves that contains...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of citronella oil supplementation in feed on fat and cholesterol levels of quail eggs (Coturnix coturnix japonica). The materials used were 100 female quail Coturnix-coturnix japonica, quail commercial feed, commercial citronella oil. The design used...

Redox reactions is spontaneous which can produce electrons flow. This condition can make corrosion of ferrum metal . The electrons flow is not observed (submicroscopic aspect), so requires visualization. Strategy for visualizing submicroscopic aspect is analogy learning. The electrons flow can be analogous...

Since 2016 Indonesia has entered the economic gate of Asia, it has become a driving force that expects the countries incorporated. Indonesia itself has need for this unites economic. Even though, Indonesia needs to be introspective. Indonesia must be able to stabilize its domestic conditions to align...

The study aimed at finding out the difference between sport massage (SM) and fitness massage after physical activity (FMPA) and the effectiveness of the SM and the FMPA in improving range of motion (ROM) and joint function scale of lower extremities. It used pre-experimental design of two-group pretest...

The traditional Keboan ritual is accelerating and articulating the culture of the Using community in Aliyan village, Banyuwangi, East Java. Cultural axioms manifest the articulation of ancestral traditions that are thick with values. This article will explore the conception and the treasures of local...

Fire resistance for steel framed buildings is very important not only to guard lives that live and visit but to sustain the structural stability to prevent falling down. To evaluate and compare the fire resistance of long span beams built with ordinary structural steels, fire engineering method using...

The research of in vitro callus induction on arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) with 2.4 D, BAP, and NAA, was conducted in Biotechnology and Genetics Laboratory, Tissue Culture Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Tadulako University. The purpose of this research...

The difficulty that is experienced by most Chinese language teachers is to determine which Chinese language textbooks are suitable to be applied to Indonesian learners. In Indonesia, most of the Chinese books, including the Chinese Semantic textbooks, are still in full Chinese or English. Learning Chinese...

The need of people’s animal protein increases every year. One of the alternative sources of animal protein that can be easily obtained is Jowo Super chicken (Gallus domesticus), a hybrid resulting from Kampong chicken and laying hens. However, the high cost of the chicken food causes hardships for breeders...

Synthetic (inorganic) carrier materials are expensive and their use is very limited, so they become an obstacle for the development of biopesticide formulas made from active biocontrol agents. Therefore, formula innovation technology is needed that can reduce research costs through the use of alternative...

People in Indonesia are now starting to care about maintaining health and avoiding the use of chemical compounds in food ingredients. Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is a type of vegetable that is well known in Indonesian society. The use of organic-based fertilizers is one of the way to produce mustard...

The nutritional problems experienced by Indonesia today are multiple nutritional problems. The problem of malnutrition has begun to be overcome, but on the other hand, the prevalence of over nutrition or obesity has reached 9.2% in school children. Children who are obese are at high risk when they are...

This study aimed to determine peanut crop/plant (Arachis hypogaea) productivities in exs Merapi pyroclastic land with different fertilizers. Peanut seeds planted on land of exs Merapi eruption Kepuharjo village, Cangkringan, Sleman, Yogyakarta with an area of 13 x 10 m2 divided in three blocks with 3...

As a two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) has high specific surface area and excellent conductivity. In this paper, we obtain the TiO2/rGO (TG) composite via a simple mechanical stirring the mixtures of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles and graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets followed...

The livelihood of a modern society that has reached a high level of industrial development is subject to a multitude of risks related to environmental problems, the possibility of man-made accidents and other emergency situations. With the aim of protecting the population, the government is carrying...

The main factor influencing catfish farming activities is the use of feed. Catfish feed in the form of fish pellets has a relatively expensive price, thereby reducing profits in catfish farming, so alternative feeds are needed. An alternative feed that has the potential to be used in catfish farming...

Watermelon is a horticultural plant liked by many people. Limited land and the conversion of optimal land use make the cultivation activities expand to marginal land. It will undoubtedly affect the quality of the watermelon produced. Mycorrhizal application in sub-optimum land is one way to improve soil...

This study analyzes the effects of carbonic maceration (CM) fermentation on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of Ijen-Raung Arabica coffee, focusing on Gen Z consumer preferences. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used with one control group (natural process for 72 hours) and three...

The objective was to study the changes in vascular function of HIV-1 (subtype C) infected black Africans over three years. In a longitudinal study (2005–2008) we compared the vascular function of 140 HIV+ (newly diagnosed) black Africans from the North-West province, South Africa. Seventy seven of the...

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease indicated by blood sugar level disorder and also influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Many diabetes patients experience dyslipidemia, which is known as diabetic dyslipidemia. In the latest research, SLC2A1 gene polymorphism is strongly...