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Effectiveness of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) Aromatherapy on the Intensity of Dysmenorrhea in Student of Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang Nurak, Maria Antonia; Lerik, M. Dinah Charlota; Tibuludji, Paula; Muntasir, Muntasir; Refli, Refli
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 5 No. 4 (2020)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

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Background: Dysmenorrhea is a menstrual cramp that in general occurs in adolescents. In In
The Effect of Ambon Banana Juice (Musa paradisiaca var. Sapientum Linn) and Sweet Starfruit Juice (Averrhoa carambola L) on Changes in Blood Pressure in the Elderly Men in the Community Health Center Work Area Tarus, Kupang Regency Manek, Nusthen Aries; Datta, Frans Umbu; Refli, Refli; Lalel, Herianus J.D.; Manongga, Stefanus P.
Indonesian Journal of Medicine Vol. 8 No. 4 (2023)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

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Background: Hypertension is a health problem that often occurs in society. Uncontrolled hypertension can trigger degenerative diseases such as heart disease and kidney failure. One of the therapies used to lower blood pressure is Ambon banana and sweet star fruit therapy. Subjects and Method: Research on elderly men suffering from hypertension in the Tarus Community Health Center working area used a Quasi-Experimental pretest–posttest with a Control Group research design. The number of samples in this study was 20 elderly men using a simple random sampling method. The dependent variable in this study was blood pressure, while the independent variable was the administration of Ambon banana juice, sweet star fruit juice, and a combination of Ambon banana juice and sweet star fruit juice. The measuring instrument used in this research is a questionnaire. The data analysis used in this research is Anova and Post hoc. Results: The average blood pressure in the elderly decreased after being given Ambon Banana Juice, Sweet Starfruit Juice, and a combination of Juices. The greatest reduction in blood pressure occurred in the group given Ambon banana juice (Mean= 140 mmHg; p=0.002), compared to sweet starfruit juice (Mean= 148 mmHg; p= 0.036), and these results were statistically significant. The juice combination also reduced the average blood pressure, but the results were not statistically significant (Mean= 156 mmHg; p= 0.454). Conclusion: The average blood pressure in the elderly decreased after being given Ambon Banana Juice, Sweet Starfruit Juice, and a combination of Juices. Keywords: hypertension, Ambon banana juice, sweet star fruit juice Correspondence: Nusthen Aries Manek. Universitas Negri Nusa Cendana Kupang. Jl. Adisucipto Penfui, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur. Email: Nusthen2503@gmail.com. Mobile: 082144927619.
PEMBUATAN KARBON NANODOT BERBASIS KULIT BUAH NAGA DAN PEMANFAATANNYA SEBAGAI SUMBER NUTRISI PADA PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN SAWI Ngara, Zakarias Seba; Refli, Refli; Bukit, Minsyahril; Pingak, Redi Kristian; Bernandus, Bernandus; Tarigan, Jhonson
Jurnal Fisika : Fisika Sains dan Aplikasinya Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Fisika : Fisika Sains dan Aplikasinya
Publisher : Universitas Nusa Cendana

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Dalam penelitian ini, fabrikasi karbon nanodots (K-dots) berbasis kulit buah naga dengan metode karbonisasi dan aplikasinya sebagai sumber nutrisi pada pertumbuhan tanaman sawi telah dilakukan. K-dots ini memancarkan warna biru fluoresens dalam larutan akuades ketika diradiasi dengan lampu UV 365 nm. Spektrum serapan K-dots yang dihasilkan ini dalam larutan akuades memiliki daerah serapan dari 250 sampai 400 nm dengan puncak serapan terletak sekitar 283 nm. Adanya puncak serapan ini mengkonfirmasi keberhasilan pembauatan K-dots dari kulit buah naga dalam pelarut akuades. K-dots ini tidak memiliki racun karena terbuat dari material organik sehingga dapat diaplikasikan sebagai sumber nutrisi pada pertumbuhan tanamanman sawi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian K-dots pada biji sawi dapat mempercepat waktu tumbuhnya satu hari dibandingkan dengan biji sawi yang tidak dibrikan K-dots. Juga tanaman sawi lebih tinggi dan jumlah daunnya lebih banyak daripada tanaman sawi yang tidak diberikan K-dots. Hasil-hasil penelitian ini dapat membuka peluang yang besar untuk penggunaan K-dots sebagai sumber nutrisi pada pertumbuhan dan meningkatkan produksi hasil pertanian dari berbagai jenis tanaman