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The Effect of a Small-Scale Practical Kit and a Practical Instruction Flipbook on Students’ Learning Motivation in Acid-Base Material Sari, Ely Puspita; Nurjayadi, Muktiningsih; Kurniadewi, Fera
Tadris: Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Tarbiyah Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Tadris: Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Tarbiyah
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/tadris.v10i1.24450

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This study examines the impact of small-scale practicum kits and flipbook-based instruction on students’ learning motivation in chemistry, specifically in acid–base material. Conducted at SMAN 15 Tangerang Regency, a school with limited laboratory resources, the research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The experimental group (Class E) utilized small-scale practicum kits and flipbooks, while the control group (Class C) used traditional large-scale laboratory equipment and student worksheets. A total of 34 students in the experimental class and 36 in the control class participated in the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0, and the statistical tests revealed a significant increase in learning motivation in the experimental group (p = 0.016). The average posttest score for Class E was 60.04, compared to 52.08 for Class C, indicating that the small-scale practicum kits and flipbooks positively influenced students’ motivation. These findings suggest that integrating sustainable and interactive learning tools not only enhances student engagement but also addresses the challenges of resource-limited educational settings. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on the efficacy of small-scale chemistry kits and digital instructional tools in fostering sustainable and inclusive learning experiences in secondary education.
In vitro evaluation, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics studies of resorcinol derivatives against yeast α‐glucosidase Danova, Ade; Hermawati, Elvira; Chavasiri, Warinthorn; Mujahidin, Didin; Musthapa, Iqbal; Kurniadewi, Fera
Indonesian Journal of Biotechnology Vol 30, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijbiotech.106495

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Nine resorcinol derivatives were evaluated for their ability to inhibit yeast α‐glucosidase using the in vitro method. Three molecular docking programs (Autodock Vina, Autodock4 and DockThor) were employed to determine the binding energies. The results showed that two resorcinol derivatives possessing butanoyl (1) and butyl (9) groups demonstrated good inhibitory activity against α‐glucosidase, with IC50 values of 75.9 and 33.3 µM respectively, compared with other derivatives (2–8) and acarbose (IC50 = 832.8 µM). Furthermore, molecular docking indicated that compounds 1 and 9 had better binding affinities than acarbose and the native ligand. Both compounds showed similar interactions with Asp349 and Glu408, which were associated with acarbose and the native ligand. Moreover, molecular dynamics analysis indicated that compound 9 exhibited greater stability than compound 1 when complexed with α‐glucosidase. Therefore, compound 9 has the potential for further studies, both in vitro and in vivo, to evaluate its toxicity, side effects and efficacy.
Detection Method for Escherichia coli Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Targeting the yhaV Gene Nurjayadi, Muktiningsih; Fitriyanti, Anisa; Musie, Royna Rahma; Putri, Gusti Angieta; Azizah, Puan Aqila; Angelina, Helzi; Grace, Grace; Sihombing, Ananda Indah Putri; Setiawan, Agus; Declan, Jefferson Lynford; Putri, Gladys Indira; Juliansyah, Dandy Akbar; Fatimah, Siti; Berkahingrum, Ayu; Kartika, Irma Ratna; Kurniadewi, Fera; Saamia, Vira; Chen, Shyi-Tien; Aboemolak, Bassam; Enshasy, Hesham Ali El
Makara Journal of Science
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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Escherichia coli is a foodborne pathogenic bacterium that can cause diarrhea, while yhaV is a virulence-associated gene linked to the toxin–antitoxin system in E. coli. This study was aimed at evaluating the confirmation, specificity, and sensitivity of a yhaV gene primer using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The yhaV-targeting PCR successfully amplified a DNA fragment with an amplicon length of 207 bp (base pairs) under an annealing temperature optimized to a range of 54 °C to 62 °C via gradient PCR. The PCR using the primer pair produced a consistent Ct (cycle threshold) of 14.14 ± 0.05 and showed a single peak in the melting curve at a Tm (melting temperature) of 83.67 °C ± 0.02. The specificity test indicated that the yhaV primer effectively distinguished E. coli from nontarget bacteria on the basis of differences in Ct and Tm values. The sensitivity analysis showed that the PCR directed toward the primer pair successfully detected E. coli at a minimum concentration of 2.24 pg/µL, with a Ct value of 29.93 and a detection limit of 31.5 × 102 CFU. These results suggest that yhaV-based real-time PCR quickly and accurately identifies E. coli. Primer designs that target yhaV have the potential to be developed as components of a rapid, specific, and sensitive kit for detecting E. coli in food samples.
Real-time PCR-based Detection of Foodborne Pathogen Cronobacter sakazakii DNA in Infant Formula Milk with Specific Targeting on the hfq Gene Nurjayadi, Muktiningsih; Juliansyah, Dandy Akbar; Declan, Jefferson Lynford; Putri, Gladys Indira; Krisdawati, Ismaya; Rahmawati, Atikah Nur; Azzahra, Maharanianska; Maulana, Irvan; Putri, Gusti Angieta; Kurniadewi, Fera; Kartika, Irma Ratna; Saamia, Vira; Wiranatha, I Made; Abomoelak, Bassam; El-Enshasy, Hesham Ali
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 32 No. 6 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.32.6.1597-1607

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Cronobacter sakazakii has been linked to cause meningitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sepsis in infants and newborns, with case fatality rates ranging from 40 to 80%. The most common source of infection has been identified as Cronobacter sakazakii-contaminated infant formula. With a relatively specific target hfq gene, this study aims to develop a real-time PCR method to identify Cronobacter sakazakii in infant formula milk. Real-time PCR is used as a detection method because rt- PCR has higher specificity and sensitivity compared to conventional PCR methods. The real-time PCR method also has a higher level of effectiveness and time efficiency compared to conventional PCR. Cronobacter sakazakii ATCC 29544 genomic DNA was isolated and used in a real-time PCR assay. Cronobacter sakazakii DNA was amplified using a primer targeting the hfq gene, yielding a 145 bp amplicon. The results of the real-time PCR test showed that Cronobacter sakazakii DNA with a concentration of 53 ng/µL could be amplified by the primer pairs of hfq gene with Ct values of 11 respectively then had Tm values of 81.7°C±0.5. The specificity test showed that the hfq primer pairs could differentiate between the target and some non-target bacteria. The sensitivity test showed the ability of the primer to detect the smallest concentration of 3.392 pg/µL with a Ct of 26.16. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the hfq primer has the potential to be used as a fast detection method for Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria in infant formula using real-time PCR.
Anti-tyrosinase Activity of 3’,4’,5’-Trimethoxychalcones: Experimental and Computational Studies Danova, Ade; Hermawati, Elvira; Chavasiri, Warinthorn; Mujahidin, Didin; Musthapa, Iqbal; Kurniadewi, Fera
Science and Technology Indonesia Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Research Center of Inorganic Materials and Coordination Complexes, FMIPA Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26554/sti.2025.10.4.982-989

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Tyrosinase inhibitors are utilized as preservatives in the food industry and skin-lightening agents in the medical and cosmetic sectors. However, there has been little progress in clinical trials owing to challenges such as low bioavailability, significant skin irritation, and instability. Hence, the objective of this study was to evaluate the inhibitory activity of 3’,4’,5’-trimethoxychalcones through in vitro, molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies targeting tyrosinase. Five 3’,4’,5’-trimethoxychalcones (1-5) were evaluated their biological activity against tyrosinase for the first time. Compounds 4 and 5 were excellent inhibitory activity against tyrosinase with IC50 values of 1.9 and 1.7 μm compared with kojic acid and ascorbic acid. Isovanillin and catechol moieties are vital in this present study. This result was supported with molecular docking by shaping interaction in the catalytic site with histidine residues and the stability evaluation of the inhibitor-protein complexes using molecular dynamics simulation. The lipinski’s rules showed a fit with two potential inhibitors (4, 5). Therefore, 3’,4’,5’-trimethoxychalcones possessing isovanillin and catechol parts in the B ring are promising candidate for further study as tyrosinase inhibitors by evaluating their efficacy in vitro and in vivo.
Efficacy Test of Prototype Kit for Detection Bacillus cereus and Listeria monocytogenes in Processed Meat using Real-time PCR Method Nurjayadi, Muktiningsih; Fahriza, Tiara; Putri, Adinda Myra Amalia; Rahmawati, Atikah Nur; Berkahingrum, Ayu; Anggraeni, Rosita Gio; Putri, Gladys Indira; Declan, Jefferson Lynford; Akbar, Dandy; Maulana, Irvan; Azzahra, Maharanianska; Shangkara, Muhammad Arkent; Kartika, Irma Ratna; Kurniadewi, Fera; Sukmawati, Dalia; Rahayu, Sri; Saamia, Vira; Wiranatha, I Made; Abumoelak, Bassam; El Enshasy, Hesham
Jurnal Kimia Valensi Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Kimia VALENSI
Publisher : Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta State Islamic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/jkv.v11i1.44280

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), harmful agents such as Bacillus cereus and Listeria monocytogenes are responsible for 600 million cases of disease and 420,000 deaths annually. This research aims to test the effectiveness of the real-time PCR method for developing a prototype kit to detect pathogenic bacteria in processed meat. As a comparison, the and conventional PCR methods were used to obtain the accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and effectiveness of the real-time PCR method. All the samples were cultured in solid media agar, performed amplification using specific primers cyt-K 2 and hly using PCR and real-time PCR. Meatballs, nuggets, and sausages, five samples each, were found to be positive positively contaminated with all targeted bacteria. However, they did not provide specific results using solid media culture and the PCR method. In addition, the real-time PCR method using prototype kit formulas accomplished that all contaminated samples had a Ct value smaller than the negative control, NTC (No Template Control), and had a similar melting curve to the positive control. This establishes that the real-time PCR method clarifies that all samples were contaminated with target bacteria. A formula was developed in the prototype kit with real-time PCR methods that can be used and applied on a commercial scale efficiently and precisely.