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Journal : Biology Teaching and Learning

The Effect of Diet on The Incidence of Hypertension: As A Source of Learning Human Physiology Anto, Ambo; Wahyuni, Wahyuni; Susiati, Asih Luklu; Jusrianti, Jusrianti
Biology Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/btl.v8i1.74730

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Modern lifestyle changes due to urbanization, increased consumption of fast food, and lack of physical activity have contributed to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension. An unbalanced diet characterized by high intake of salt, saturated fats, and sugar is a major risk factor that accelerates the onset of high blood pressure. This study aims to examine the effect of dietary patterns on the incidence of hypertension and explore its potential as a learning resource for human physiology in higher education. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was employed, involving 43 patients at Tamalanrea Public Health Center, Makassar, Indonesia, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured dietary questionnaire and blood pressure measurements with a digital sphygmomanometer. The Chi-Square test results indicated a significant relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of hypertension (χ² = 10.520; p = 0.001). Respondents with unhealthy dietary patterns showed a higher proportion of hypertension compared to those with healthy eating habits. This is physiologically linked to sodium retention, increased blood volume, and the activation of hormonal systems that regulate blood pressure. These findings suggest that real-life contexts such as hypertension can be utilized as a contextual learning tool for understanding human physiology, strengthening scientific literacy, and fostering healthy lifestyle awareness among university students.
Integration of Reproductive Biology and Mental Health Concepts in Learning: A Study of Baby Blues Postpartum Caesarean Delivery Hafid, Wahyuni; Safitri, Dewi; Fony, Fony; Susiati, Asih Luklu
Biology Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/btl.v8i1.74780

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The phenomenon of postpartum baby blues is a mild mood disorder that is commonly experienced by mothers after childbirth, especially in mothers who undergo cesarean delivery. This condition occurs due to drastic hormonal changes, physical pain, a longer recovery process, as well as psychosocial factors such as low emotional support and feelings of loss of control during the labor process. This issue has not been widely integrated in the learning of reproductive biology in higher education, which tends to focus on physiological aspects. This study aims to review the scientific literature on the prevalence of post-caesarean baby blues and explore its potential as a learning issue in reproductive biology. The method used is Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using content analysis of 16 relevant and published scientific articles in the period 2015–2025. The results of the study showed that post-caesarean mothers had a higher risk of experiencing baby blues compared to normal childbirth. In addition, the integration of this issue in reproductive biology learning has strategic value in fostering empathy, science literacy, and mental health awareness of students. This study recommends the application of project-based learning models and case studies as an effective approach to raise the issue of baby blues in the curriculum in higher education. Keywords: reproductive biology, baby blues, mental health, caesarean, higher education
Implementation of Physiological Biology-Based Triage Learning to Improve The Accuracy of Emergency Patient Management By Students Anto, Ambo; Susiati, Asih Luklu; Rismanudin, Rismanudin; Fony, Fony
Biology Teaching and Learning Vol 7, No 2 (2024): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/btl.v7i2.76113

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Abstract. This study aimed to analyze the effect of physiology-based triage learning implementation on the accuracy of emergency patient management by professional nursing students. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design without a control group, 38 nursing students from Universitas Famika participated in an intervention involving simulation cases grounded in physiological concepts. Data were collected through physiology comprehension tests and triage accuracy assessments. The results showed significant improvements in both physiology understanding scores (from 64.13 to 79.05) and triage accuracy scores (from 60.74 to 82.39), with p-values < 0.001. Post-intervention distribution indicated that most students shifted into the “accurate” and “highly accurate” triage categories. These findings suggest that integrating physiological biology into triage education effectively enhances students’ clinical reasoning and decision-making accuracy in emergency care situations.Key words: case-based learning, clinical accuracy, nursing education, physiology, physiology, triage
Citizen Science Project (CSP)-Based Learning Model to Improve Problem-Solving Skills of Biology Education Students Susiati, Asih Luklu; Azis, Andi Asmawati; Muis, Abd; Bahri, Arsad
Biology Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/btl.v8i2.77206

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Abstract. This study aims to explore the problem-solving skills of biology education students and to develop innovative strategies through the implementation of a Citizen Science Project (CSP)–based learning model. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach involving 28 students from the Biology Education Study Program. The research instruments consisted of a problem-solving test and a needs-analysis questionnaire. The findings indicate that students’ problem-solving skills are still within the medium-to-low category, with an average score of 43.42%. The Real-World Applications indicator achieved the highest score, while the Identify Situation indicator recorded the lowest. These findings highlight a gap between students’ analytical abilities and their conceptual-procedural skills. The implementation of CSP is considered to have strong potential to bridge this gap, as it fosters students’ engagement in solving authentic problems in collaborative, contextual, and applied ways. Accordingly, CSP holds significant promise for enhancing critical, creative, and solution-oriented thinking skills among biology education students.Keywords: 21st century skills, Citizen Science Project, learning innovation, problem-solving skills, student collaboration.