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Analysis of Ecotourism-Based Science Learning Materials: A Case Study of Tourism in Pemepek Village Muliadi, Irman; Irama, Ade; Zana, M. Zannatun Naeem
Journal of Biology, Environment, and Edu-Tourism Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Siti Widhatul Faeha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65622/jbee.v2i1.258

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Despite the growing recognition of ecotourism as an educational resource, the systematic integration of local sites into formal science curricula remains underexplored in rural Indonesian contexts. This study analyzes the potential of three ecotourism destinations in Pemepek Village, Central Lombok: Lembah Datu, Pindah Alam, and Forest Area with Special Purpose (FAWSP) Rarung, or KHDTK Rarung, as contextual science learning materials for elementary and junior high school levels. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research used field observations and science concept rubrics to identify educational themes and analyzed the data using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings reveal that each site offers distinct scientific content: Lembah Datu provides insights into riparian ecosystems and simple machines; Pindah Alam facilitates learning on the hydrological cycle, hydrostatic pressure, and renewable energy; and KHDTK Rarung supports the study of biodiversity, symbiosis, and biotechnology. Collectively, these destinations function as "nature laboratories" that bridge abstract scientific theory with real-world observation. By synthesizing these findings, the research contributes an ethnoscience-based framework that guides educators in developing innovative, place-based curriculum strategies. Ultimately, this study demonstrates how local ecotourism can be transformed into a pedagogical tool to enhance scientific literacy through direct environmental engagement.
The Effect of Volume and Surface Area Ratio of Medium on Bacterial Cellulose Production at Different Fermentation Times by Gluconacetobacter sp. SAL53 Puspita, Chaerina Wardiani; Sarkono; Kusuma, A.A. Ngurah Nara; Zana, M. Zannatun Naeem
Indonesian Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65622/ijtb.v2i1.278

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Bacterial cellulose is an extracellular polysaccharide synthesized by several bacterial genera, including Gluconacetobacter sp. SAL53, and has broad potential applications in biotechnology, food, and biomedical industries. Since this bacterium requires aerobic conditions, oxygen availability becomes a key factor influencing cellulose biosynthesis. The surface area of the fermentation medium affects oxygen transfer, while fermentation time determines the duration of bacterial metabolic activity and cellulose accumulation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different fermentation medium surface areas and fermentation durations on BC production. The experiment used four container diameters corresponding to surface areas of 78.5, 176.6, 314.0, and 490.6 cm², combined with fermentation periods of 5, 10, and 15 days. The results demonstrated that both surface area and fermentation time significantly influenced BC yield. Increased surface area and prolonged fermentation led to higher BC thickness, wet weight, and dry weight. The highest production was obtained under treatment P4W3, with a surface area of 490.6 cm² and a fermentation period of 15 days, yielding a thickness of 1.33 cm, wet weight of 415.5 g, and dry weight of 4.85 g. This condition was also characterized by a final pH of 3.89, the lowest reducing sugar content (5.22%), and the lowest remaining volume (350 mL), indicating optimal bacterial metabolism. These findings confirm that fermentation surface area and duration are critical factors for optimizing BC production.
The Effect of Volume and Surface Area Ratio of Medium on Bacterial Cellulose Production at Different Fermentation Times by Gluconacetobacter sp. SAL53 Puspita, Chaerina Wardiani; Sarkono; Kusuma, A.A. Ngurah Nara; Zana, M. Zannatun Naeem
Indonesian Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Yayasan Siti Widhatul Faeha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65622/ijtb.v2i1.278

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Bacterial cellulose is an extracellular polysaccharide synthesized by several bacterial genera, including Gluconacetobacter sp. SAL53, and has broad potential applications in biotechnology, food, and biomedical industries. Since this bacterium requires aerobic conditions, oxygen availability becomes a key factor influencing cellulose biosynthesis. The surface area of the fermentation medium affects oxygen transfer, while fermentation time determines the duration of bacterial metabolic activity and cellulose accumulation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different fermentation medium surface areas and fermentation durations on BC production. The experiment used four container diameters corresponding to surface areas of 78.5, 176.6, 314.0, and 490.6 cm², combined with fermentation periods of 5, 10, and 15 days. The results demonstrated that both surface area and fermentation time significantly influenced BC yield. Increased surface area and prolonged fermentation led to higher BC thickness, wet weight, and dry weight. The highest production was obtained under treatment P4W3, with a surface area of 490.6 cm² and a fermentation period of 15 days, yielding a thickness of 1.33 cm, wet weight of 415.5 g, and dry weight of 4.85 g. This condition was also characterized by a final pH of 3.89, the lowest reducing sugar content (5.22%), and the lowest remaining volume (350 mL), indicating optimal bacterial metabolism. These findings confirm that fermentation surface area and duration are critical factors for optimizing BC production.