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The Effectiveness of Honey Purity Testing from Several Regions in Central Sulawesi Province I Made Budiarsa; Manap Trianto; Akram Akram; Yulia Windarsih; Abdul Ashari
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 14, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2025.142.1231-1240

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Honey is a valuable natural product with nutritional, medicinal, and economic importance, but its high commercial value makes it prone to adulteration, which threatens consumer trust and product quality. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of simple purity tests in identifying adulteration in honey samples collected from several regions in Central Sulawesi Province. A total of 12 honey samples from different bee species and floral sources were analyzed using seven tests, namely solubility, cloudiness and foam, heating, hexagonal pattern, seepage, raw fish, and onion tests. The results showed that most tests successfully distinguished pure honey from adulterated samples. Specifically, the solubility, cloudiness and foam tests, as well as heating, and raw fish tests indicated that 66.67% of the samples were pure, while the hexagonal pattern, seepage, and onion tests confirmed purity in all samples (100%). These findings demonstrate that simple, low-cost methods can provide reliable initial screening of honey purity and are suitable for routine use in local communities where advanced laboratory facilities are limited. The application of these tests is expected to support honey quality assurance, protect consumer trust, and promote the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry in Central Sulawesi.
Effects of Red Coconut Tembuluk (Cocos nucifera var. rubescens) Extract on Creatinine Level Reduction in Mice (Mus musculus) Amelia A Riuh; Sutrisnawati Sutrisnawati; Manap Trianto; Masrianih Masrianih; Fatmah Dhafir; I Nengah Kundera
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.699-704

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Creatinine is a key biochemical indicator of renal function, and elevated creatinine levels reflect impaired kidney performance. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a known nephrotoxic agent that induces oxidative stress and renal damage. This study evaluate the effect of red coconut tembuluk (Cocos nucifera var. rubescens) extract on creatinine in CCl4-induced mice (Mus musculus). The study employed an experimental laboratory design using 24 male mice, which were divided into six groups: normal control, negative control (CCl4-induced), and four treatment groups administered red coconut tembuluk extract at concentrations of 10%, 20%, 40%, and 80%. Renal damage was induced by intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 at a dose of 1 mL/kg body weight. The extract was administered orally for eight consecutive days following induction. Serum creatinine levels were measured before and after treatment. The results showed that CCl4 induction significantly increased creatinine levels in the negative control group compared to the normal control, indicating impaired renal function. Administration of red coconut tembuluk extract resulted in a significant reduction in creatinine levels across all treatment groups, with the most pronounced effect observed at the 80% concentration. Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA demonstrated a significant effect of the extract on creatinine reduction (p < 0.05), followed by a Least Significant Difference (LSD) test confirming differences among treatment groups. The nephroprotective effect of the extract is likely associated with its bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, antioxidants, and L-arginine, which contribute to the reduction of oxidative stress and support renal tissue recovery. In conclusion, red coconut tembuluk extract effectively reduces serum creatinine levels in CCl4-induced mice, with the 80% concentration showing the greatest protective effect. These findings suggest that red coconut tembuluk has potential as a natural nephroprotective agent.
Genetic Variation and Phylogenetic Analysis of Philippine Scrubfowl (Megapodius cumingii) Based on Mitochondrial NADH Dehydrogenase Subunit 2 (ND2) Gene Jihan Winarti; I Made Budiarsa; Manap Trianto; I Nengah Kundera; Mursito S. Bialangi; Abdul Ashari
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.433-442

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Central Sulawesi is one of the provinces in Indonesia with high avian diversity, including the Philippine scrubfowl (Megapodius cumingii). This species belongs to the family Megapodiidae and is distributed in the Philippines, parts of eastern Borneo, and several small islands in Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the genetic variation and phylogenetic relationships of Megapodius cumingii from Poat Island based on sequences of the mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 (ND2) gene. Genomic DNA extracted from blood samples of the Philippine scrubfowl was isolated using the gSYNC™ DNA Extraction Kit (Geneaid), amplified using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method with primers L5145 (forward) and H6394 (reverse), and visualized by 1% agarose gel electrophoresis. The PCR products were purified using the QIAquick PCR Purification Kit. Sequence data were analyzed using BLAST for species confirmation, DnaSP v6.12.03 for genetic variation analysis, and MEGA 11 for phylogenetic tree reconstruction using the Maximum Likelihood and Neighbor-Joining methods. The results showed that the 1.072 base pair ND2 gene sequences generated three haplotypes, with a haplotype diversity value of 0.667 and a nucleotide diversity of 0.00249. The nucleotide base composition of the ND2 gene was dominated by A+T (52.03%) compared to G+C (47.95%). Phylogenetic tree reconstruction using both methods produced consistent topologies, in which all Megapodius cumingii samples from Poat Island formed a monophyletic clade with high bootstrap support, indicating strong and stable genetic relationships.
Phylogenetic Analysis of Sulawesi Endemic Butterfly Papilio polytes Using the COI (Cytochrome Oxidase I) Gene Andi Nurjannah; Lestari MP Alibasyah; Manap Trianto; Masrianih Masrianih; Yulia Windarsih; Amalia Buntu
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.705-713

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Papilio polytes is a butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae and is endemic to Sulawesi. The evolutionary relationships of this species were investigated through phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial DNA, specifically the COI (Cytochrome Oxidase I) region, which was subsequently reconstructed into a phylogenetic tree. This study aimed to analyze the phylogenetic relationships of P. polytes collected from Bakubakulu Village, Palolo District, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, in relation to other members of the genus Papilio from different regions. Specimens of P. polytes were collected using a roaming (exploratory) method, followed by DNA isolation, DNA amplification, sequencing, electrophoresis, and bioinformatics analyses using GeneStudio, DNASTAR, MESQUITE, and MEGA 11. The phylogenetic tree analyses using the Neighbor Joining (NJ) and Maximum Likelihood (ML) methods revealed clear evolutionary relationships. Papilio polytes from Central Sulawesi showed a closer genetic relationship with P. polytes from other regions and clustered within the same clade, whereas other species formed separate clades. Genetic distance analysis based on the COI gene indicated that P. polytes from Central Sulawesi exhibited a genetic distance of 0.00% among individuals, suggesting very high genetic similarity within the population. The genetic distance between P. polytes from Central Sulawesi and P. polytes populations from other regions was relatively low, ranging from 0.00% to 3.86%, while the distance to the outgroup species Eurytides marcellus and Battus polydamas was much higher, ranging from 13.15% to 16.25%. These findings indicate that the phylogenetic relationships among P. polytes populations are very close and consistent.
Phylogenetic Analysis of Sulawesi Endemic Butterfly Papilio blumei Using the COI (Cytochrome Oxidase I) Gene Rizkia Khairunnisa; I Made Budiarsa; Isnainar Isnainar; Manap Trianto; Yulia Windarsih; Fatmah Dhafir
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.845-852

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Phylogenetics is a method used to study and analyze evolutionary relationships among living organisms. In phylogenetic studies, organisms that share similar traits or characteristics are considered to have close evolutionary relationships, as they are assumed to have originated from a common ancestor. Papilio blumei is characterized by wings with a bright, iridescent green coloration. This study aimed to describe the phylogenetic relationship of P. blumei based on the cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Sampling was conducted using a roaming (exploratory) method. DNA was isolated using the GS 100gSYNCTM DNA Extraction Kit. DNA amplification was performed using COI primers (LCO1490 forward and HCO2198 reverse) through polymerase chain reaction (PCR). DNA electrophoresis was carried out using 1% agarose gel, a UV transilluminator, and a gel documentation system. Data were analyzed using GeneStudio, DnaSP, BLAST, DNASTAR, and MESQUITE software, and phylogenetic reconstruction was performed using the Neighbor-Joining and Maximum Likelihood methods in MEGA 11 with the Kimura 2-parameter model and 10,000 bootstrap replications. The results showed that the DNA samples had a 99.50% identity with the reference sequences in GenBank. Genetic variation analysis revealed two haplotypes with haplotype diversity (hd = 0.600 ± 0.175) and nucleotide diversity (phi = 0.00051 ± 0.00015). Phylogenetic tree reconstruction formed a single monophyletic cluster of P. blumei with bootstrap values ranging from 99% to 100%. A genetic distance of 0.00% among populations from Central Sulawesi (PBPSST.1, PBPSST.2, PBPSST.3), North Sulawesi (JQ982056.1), and South Sulawesi (JQ982058.1) confirms that all P. blumei samples have very close genetic relationships.
Species and Cladystic of Butterflies (Lepidoptera) in Malonas Village, Dampelas District, Central Sulawesi Devi Devi; Mohammad Jamhari; Manap Trianto; Yulia Windarsih; Rafiqa Rafiqa; Fatmah Dhafir
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.763-769

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Butterflies are a group of insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera, commonly known as scale-winged insects. This study examines the kinship relationships of butterfly species (Lepidoptera) based on morphological and morphometric characters in Malonas Village, Dampelas District, Central Sulawesi, an area that has not been previously documented. The objectives of this study were to identify butterfly characters through morphological and morphometric analyses and to construct kinship patterns that reflect the level of phylogenetic similarity among butterfly species. The research was conducted using a descriptive exploratory method. Sampling was carried out across all areas of Malonas Village, including residential areas, rivers, forests, and plantations, using a roaming survey method with free collection techniques, resulting in 10 butterfly species with a total of 30 individuals. Morphological and morphometric analyses included measurements of wing dimensions and major body parts. Data were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA) to determine kinship patterns. The UPGMA analysis showed that all species had a relatively high level of similarity, with a similarity value of approximately 0.78, indicating close relationships among species. PCA results revealed that two principal components (PC1 and PC2) explained 67.0% of the total morphological variation, accounting for 45.3% and 21.7%, respectively. Loading plots indicated that morphometric characters related to wing size and proportions were the main contributors to the formation of the principal components. Biplot graphs demonstrated species grouping based on similarities in morphological and morphometric characters, as well as positive correlations among variables within the same quadrant. The results of this study confirm that wing morphometric characters play an important role in explaining morphological variation and phylogenetic relationships of butterflies in Malonas Village.
Butterfly Species (Lepidoptera) in Forest Area of Namo Village, Kulawi District, Sigi Regency Uzaini Nur Rahma; Bustamin Bustamin; Manap Trianto; Fatmah Dhafir; Raya Agni; Abd Rauf
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.499-504

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Butterflies (Lepidoptera) are one of the insect groups that play an important role in maintaining ecosystem balance, particularly as pollinators of various flowering plants and as indicators of environmental conditions. This study aimed to identify and describe butterfly species (order: Lepidoptera) found in the forest area of Namo Village, Kulawi District, Sigi Regency. The research employed a descriptive method with an exploratory (survey) technique. Sampling was conducted at three different observation stations. Field data were collected over three days, with two sampling periods per day, from 07:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 local time (WITA). Samples were collected using insect nets and subsequently identified based on morphological characteristics. The results of the study revealed 27 butterfly species belonging to four major families. These families are Nymphalidae (17 species), Papilionidae (6 species), Pieridae (3 species), and Lycaenidae (1 species). The diversity analysis indicated that the family Nymphalidae had the highest number of species. Environmental factors, such as the abundance of host plants in the genus Lantana and host plants of the genus Mangivera, as well as abiotic conditions including an average temperature of 27°C, humidity of 70.33%, and light intensity of 786 cd, were strongly suspected to support the high variation in butterfly species.
Identification of Food Sources of Apis cerana Fabricius, 1793 Based on Pollen Analysis Moh Syahrial Farawansyah; Lestari MP Alibasyah; Manap Trianto; Masrianih Masrianih; Yulia Windarsih; Amalia Buntu
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.723-730

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Apis cerana commonly known as the “Asian honey bee,” has been utilized for thousands of years across Asia, its native region, for honey production and pollination services. This species is often described as the closest “twin” of its European/African sister species, A. mellifera. This study aimed to identify plant species serving as pollen food sources for the honey bee A. cerana based on pollen morphological analysis. The research was conducted using a descriptive exploratory approach in Jononunu Village, Parigi Tengah District, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Pollen samples were collected from worker bees during foraging activities and subsequently analyzed through acetolysis and microscopic examination in the laboratory. Pollen identification was based on morphological characteristics, including exine ornamentation, aperture type, and pollen size.The results showed that A. cerana utilized pollen sources from 14 plant species belonging to 12 families, indicating a high diversity of forage resources. The identified pollen morphological characteristics comprised four types of exine ornamentation, six aperture types, and pollen sizes ranging from very small to large, with small- to medium-sized pollen being dominant. Tricolporate aperture types and psilate ornamentation were the most frequently observed characteristics. Based on plant growth form, pollen sources were predominantly derived from tree species, followed by herbs, while shrubs and bushes contributed less. These findings provide important baseline information for melissopalynological studies and may serve as a reference for the management and conservation of A. cerana and its forage plants.
Foraging Activity and Potential Forage Plant Resources Surrounding the Nests of Tetragonula laeviceps Ni Kadek Deladarmi Yanti; I Made Budiarsa; Manap Trianto; Fatmah Dhafir; Yulia Windarsih; Mursito S Bialangi
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.853-859

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Stingless bees are highly social insects that live in well-organized colonies characterized by a clear division of labor among individuals, including workers, queens, and males. These bees play an important ecological role as pollinators in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. One of the most commonly encountered stingless bee species in Indonesia is Tetragonula laeviceps, which is widely distributed and well adapted to various environmental conditions. T. laeviceps relies on flight activity to forage for nectar and pollen from flowering plants located around its nest. Plants that produce nectar, pollen, and resin, which are further processed into honey and propolis, serve as essential food and material resources for sustaining stingless bee colonies. This study aimed to examine the foraging activity patterns of T. laeviceps and to identify potential forage plant resources surrounding its nest. The research employed a descriptive exploratory design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Observations were conducted to record the daily flight activity of bees leaving the nest, returning with pollen, and returning without pollen, as well as to identify plant species that potentially serve as forage sources. The results showed that peak foraging activity occurred between 08:00 and 09:00 WITA, indicated by a high number of bees exiting the nest and returning with or without pollen. Foraging activity gradually declined toward the late afternoon, particularly between 16:00 and 17:00 WITA. This pattern reflects the daily rhythm of stingless bees, which includes an orientation and exploration phase in the morning, an exploitation phase during midday, and a gradual cessation of activity in the late afternoon. Observations of forage resources around the nests of T. laeviceps recorded a total of 13 plant species. Among these, seven species produced both nectar and pollen, three species produced only nectar, and three species produced only pollen. The diversity of forage plants indicates that the environment surrounding the nest provides sufficient and sustainable nutritional resources to support the growth and stability of the T. laeviceps colony.
Abundance and Distribution of Millipedes (Diplopoda) in Wera Nature Recreation Park Rifana Lemba; Syech Zainal; Rafiqa Rafiqa; Fatmah Dhafir; Masrianih Masrianih; Manap Trianto
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.597-603

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Millipedes (Diplopoda) play an important role in forest ecosystems, particularly in the decomposition of organic matter and the recycling of nutrients, thereby contributing to soil fertility and ecosystem stability. This study aimed to determine the abundance and distribution patterns of millipedes (Diplopoda) in Wera Nature Recreation Park, Balumpewa Village, West Dolo District, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi. The research was designed as a quantitative descriptive study. Sampling was carried out using an exploratory survey method combined with hand collection techniques at three observation stations. These stations were selected using purposive sampling based on differences in environmental characteristics and habitat conditions. Data collection was conducted in three repetitions at two-week intervals to obtain representative data on millipede communities. In addition to species collection, measurements of physical environmental parameters were also performed, including light intensity, soil pH, air temperature, and humidity, as these factors are known to influence the presence and distribution of soil macrofauna. The results showed that six millipede species were recorded, belonging to three orders and three families. The average environmental conditions at the study site included a light intensity of 722.2 lux, soil pH of 6.8, temperature of 28.2°C, and humidity of 76.7%. These conditions indicate a habitat that is relatively less optimal for millipede populations. The species abundance index was classified as low, suggesting limited population sizes within the study area. However, the Relative Abundance Index (RAI) revealed variation among species, with two species categorized as having high relative abundance, one species moderate, and three species low. Analysis using Morisita’s Index and the Standardized Morisita Index (Ip) demonstrated that all recorded species exhibited a clumped distribution pattern. This distribution suggests that millipedes tend to concentrate in specific microhabitats that provide suitable moisture, shelter, and food resources. Overall, the findings indicate that unstable environmental conditions may restrict millipede distribution, causing them to utilize only particular microhabitats that meet their ecological requirements.
Co-Authors Abd Hakim Laenggeng Abd Rauf Abd Rauf Abd. Rauf Abdul Ashari Abdul Hakim Laenggeng Achmad Ramadhan Achmad Ramadhan Achmad Ramadhan Adi Fahri Agung Dwi Kurniawan Ahmad Ramadhan Akram Akram Alimudin, Sukmawati Amalia Buntu Amelia A Riuh Amiruddin Kasim Andi Nurjannah Anisa Anisa Aprilya, Dinda Ari Pratama Artha, Fandy Ashari, Abdul Asmara, Dudun Candra Asriani Hasanuddin Astija Aulia Putri Ramadhani Bahana Aditya Adnan Bahana Aditya Adnan Baharuddin Hamzah Biung, Yelsan Kanan Burhanuddin, Alga Patricia Bustamin Bustamin Bustamin Bustamin Bustamin Bustamin Bustamin Carolus Noprianto Carolus Noprianto Daratul Maulydiia Delia Nurhaliza Delima, Nur Devi Devi Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham Dirham, Dirham EFENDI Efendi Efendi Efendi Fajri Marisa Fajri Marisa Fajri Marisa Fajri Marisa Faried, Dirham Fariza, Ifat Fatma Dhafir Fatmah Dhafir Febriawan, Aan Hamsa, Hamsa Hari Purwanto Hari Purwanto Hartina, Siti Hayyatun Mawaddah Henny Chandra Herjayanti, Nur Herlangga Adiputra Hidyanisa, Dhea Hikma Abia Hj. Musdalifah Nurdin I Ketut Suada I Made Budiarsa I Made Budiarsa I Nengah Kundera Idham Cholik Ramadhan Iin B Mantulangi Isnainar Isnainar Isninar, Isnainar Ivan Permana Putra Jihan Winarti Kaini, Kaini Kaltisa, Kaltisa Khaerunnisa Kusumaningati, Lilis Tri Laksono Trisnantoro Lembah, Rocky Reviko T. Lestari M.P Alibasyah Lestari M.P Alibasyah Lestari MP Alibasyah Lilies Tangge M. Abimanyu Marisa, Fajri Masriani . Masrianih Masrianih Masrianih Mia Pinasti Azizah Moh Dahri Kisman Moh Dahri Kisman Moh Dahri Kisman Moh Dahri Kisman Moh Syahrial Farawansyah Moh. Dahri Kisman Mohammad Jamhari Murni Ammalia Mursito S Bialangi Mursito S. Bialangi Mursito S. Bialangi Musdalifah Nurdin Muslika Nifatun Umaya Ni Gusti Ayu Galuh Candra Kirana Ni Kadek Deladarmi Yanti Ni Putu Siswandari Ningsi, Ririn Apriani Noprianto, Carolus Novalina Serdiati Novi, Winda Cinthia NOVITASARI Nur Alam Nur Herjayanti Nur Herjayanti Nur Hikmah Nur'aini Nur'aini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Trianto Nurfadila A, Nurfadila A Nurfadilah Rahma Nurly Maftukhah Nurul Amna Moh Said Ongky Ongky Pratama, Rizaldy Pratama, Sandi Fransisco Puspitasari, Amira Putri, Regina Triana Rafiqa Rafiqa RAFIQA RAFIQA, RAFIQA Rafiqah Rafiqah Rahayu, Irma Septi Raya Agni Rifana Lemba Risnawati Risnawati Ritman Ishak Paudi Rizaldy Pratama Rizkia Khairunnisa Rocky Reviko T. Lembah Rocky RT Lembah Rosichon Ubaidillah Sabran , Moh. Safani Safani Salbia Salbia Saliyem, Saliyem Samsurizal, M. Sulaeman Saridewi, Uut Sinta Sinta Sitti Nur Fadhilah Sitti Nuryanti Sri Hardianti sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Suprianto Sutrisnawati Mardin Sutrisnawati Sutrisnawati Sutrisnawati Sutrisnawati Syech Zainal Syech Zainal Tiara Tiara Tiktiek Kurniawati Tiktiek Kurniawati Trianto, Nuraini Tuty Arisuryanti Uzaini Nur Rahma Vadillah Vadillah Varsha Salsabillah Vita Indri Febriani Wahyudi Wahyudi Warsih, Eko Wayan Windyawati Winarsih Winarsih Windarsih, Yulia Yunita Messe Zasmita, Eka Zulaikhah Dwi Jayanti Zulaikhah Dwi Jayanti