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Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education
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Biosaintifika Journal of Biology & Biology Education, an electronic international journal, provides a forum for publishing the original research articles, review articles from contributors, and the novel technology news related to biological research and biological education.
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In Situ Bioremediation Strategies for the Recovery of Mercury-contaminated Land in Abandoned Traditional Gold Mines in Indonesia Winardi Winardi; Eko Haryono; Sudrajat Sudrajat; Endang Sutariningsih Soetarto
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 12, No 3 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, Semarang State University . Ro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v12i3.25229

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Traditional gold mining activities release mercury into the environment, creating a major concern for the Indonesian governments today. In situ bioremediation, which draws on the activities of indigenous soil bacteria for the recovery of mercury-contaminated land, has never been conducted intensively in the country. This research set out to determine the most efficient in situ bioremediation strategy for this purpose. It took place in Mandor Village, Landak Regency, Kalimantan Barat-Indonesia. During the experiment, four groups of sampling plots were made into triplicate and given various treatments: a. nutrient addition, b. aeration, c. pH neutralization, and d. without nutrient addition and aeration as a control. pH neutralization was conducted in all sampling plots by adding lime until soil pH of ±7 was achieved. The experiment was performed during both rainy and dry seasons to determine the influence of seasonal weather. Total mercury levels of each plot were measured on day 0, 30, 60, 90, and 120, and the effects of treatments and time on mercury depletion were analyzed by two-way ANOVA (P0.05), followed by a post hoc test to identify the best treatment and optimum time for in situ bioremediation. The results showed that the best time to conduct this bioremediation was in the rainy season by applying nutrient addition and aeration for 90 days on soils with neutral pH; these stimulations could remove ±89.6% of the mercury. This bioremediation technique is a novel technological approach in land recovery that local governments can adopt to restore soils contaminated with mercury from traditional gold mining.  
Human Reproduction Contextual Case-Based Worksheet to Improve Students’ Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration Skills Siti Alimah; Listyawati Utami
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 11, No 2 (2019): August 2019
Publisher : Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, Semarang State University . Ro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v11i2.19760

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Human reproduction in biology is included in the category of a topicthat cannot be sensed directly, but is close to the problems in the daily lives of students. It needs to be optimized in classroom learning, one of which is a worksheet based on human reproductive contextual case studies.This study aimed to find out the effect of human reproduction case-based worksheet on interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. The research method used was one hort case study design involving 68 students of Senior High School in Semarang. The data was analyzed by descriptive quantitative method. The results of the analysis showed that both of student's interpersonal communication and collaboration skills were invery high category.The teacher and student showed a positive response to the use of case-based worksheet in human reproduction learning activity. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the human reproduction case-based worksheet improves interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in Senior High School student in Semarang.The teacher can use this contextual case-based worksheet as an alternative in human reproduction teaching and learning to explore, train and familiarize students' collaboration and communication skills that will be beneficial for their live in the future.
Hematology and Blood Chemistry Status of Most Frequently Consumed Ruminants in Community Silvana Tana; Tyas Rini Saraswati; Enny Yusuf Yuniwarti
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 10, No 2 (2018): August 2018
Publisher : Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, Semarang State University . Ro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v10i2.12714

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Hematological and chemical status of blood in livestock can be used to diagnose the disruption of the hematologic system as well as help to diagnose many organ and systemic diseases. This study aimed to determine the hematology and blood chemistry status of various types of most frequently consumed ruminants in community. Types of ruminants used were cattle, goats and buffaloes. The research design was Completely Randomized Design (RAL) with 3 treatments on 3 types of male ruminants at slaughter age. Each treatment consisted of 3 times repetition. The animals used came from slaughterhouses in Kudus (cattle and buffaloes) and Semarang (goats). Observations of hematology and blood chemistry parameters were conducted on blood samples taken in the morning (at 03.00 a.m.). The parameters measured were the number of erythrocytes, hemoglobin (Hb) content, number of leukocyte and blood chemistry consisted of HDL and LDL cholesterol. The data obtained were analyzed by ANOVA and followed by Duncan test. The results showed that the highest number of erythrocytes and hemoglobin content was found in goats, whereas the highest LDL content was found in cattle. It can be concluded that goat has the best hematological status compared to cattle and buffalo.
EFEKTIVITAS ZPT 2,4 D PADA MEDIUM MS DAN LAMA PENCAHAYAAN UNTUK MENGINDUKSI KALUS DARI KOTILEDON KEDELAI Sri Pudyastuti; Noor Aini Habibah; Sumadi -
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 4, No 1 (2012): March 2012
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v4i1.2267

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Dalam upaya menghasilkan kedelai yang tahan terhadap hama penyakit, dan cekaman, maka dilakukan pemuliaan dengan kultur jaringan, melalui kalus. Penggunaan kalus sebagai tahap penelitian selanjutnya yaitu induksi variasi somaklonal atau transformasi genetik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kondisi cahaya, konsentrasi 2,4 D optimal dalam setiap kombinasi perlakuan. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok yang terdiri dari 2 faktor. Konsentrasi 2,4-D dan keadaan cahaya. Konsentrasi 2,4-D terdiri dari 4 taraf (0 ppm; 3 ppm; 6 ppm; dan 9 ppm;) dan 2 taraf lama pencahayaan (24 dan 0 jam). Variabel yang diamati adalah waktu muncul kalus, persentase tumbuh kalus dan berat kalus. Hasil penelitian menunjukan konsentrasi 2,4 D merupakan faktor yang mempengaruhi induksi kalus, interaksi 2,4 D dan kondisi pencahayaan tidak berpengaruh terhadap pembentukan kalus. Interaksi 2,4 D dan kondisi pencahayaan tidak ada yang efektif untuk menginduksi kalus. Berdasarkan uji Duncan dihasilkan konsentrasi 2,4-D yang paling optimal adalah 9 ppm. In an effort to produce soybean that are resistant to pests and diseases and stress, the breeding was done by tissue culture, through callus. The use of callus is the further step in the research phases of somaclonal induction or genetic transformation. This study aimed to determine the condition of light, the optimal concentration of 2,4 D in any combinations of treatment. The research was using randomized block design consisting of two factors: the concentration of 2,4 D and the light. There was 4 levels of 2,4 D concentration (0 ppm; 3 ppm; 6 ppm; 9 ppm), and 2 levels of light exposure (24 and 0 hours). The observed variable was the time of the callus emerged, the percentage of the callus growth and the weight of the callus. The result showed that the concentration of 2,4 D was the factor affecting callus induction, whereas 2,4D and the interaction of light condition was not effective to induce callus. Based on Duncan test, the optimum concentration of 2,4 D was 9 ppm.
Antioxidant Activity of Dominant Plants Species in Obat Pahit from Lingga Malay Ethnic in Riau Archipelago Fitmawati Fitmawati; Nery Sofiyanti; Rodesia Mustika Roza; Isnaini Isnaini; Yulisa Resti Irawan; Dhaniel Ridho Winata; Awal Prichatin Kusumo Dewi
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 9, No 2 (2017): August 2017
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v9i2.9808

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Obat Pahit is a potion that has been long commonly consumed by Lingga Malay society for generations as stamina keeper. The most dominant plants found in the packaging of the Obat Pahit were namely Bauhunia semibifida, Cnestis palala and Penawa Root (3 species). This research aimed to investigate and determine activity of antioxidant contents in Obat Pahit from five Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in the district of Lingga. The tested samples were mashed then being soaked into 2 types of solvent: distilled water and methanol, containing HCl 1%. DPPH method was also used in this research. Quantitatively antioxidant activity test of Obat Pahit from the five TMPs by using methanol solvent had extremely highest activity compared to the distilled water solvent. The test, using TLC plate by spraying the extract from three dominant plants with 0.1 mM of DPPH solution, produced a pale-yellow spots at a wavelength of 366 nm. On the other hand, the test using HPLC at wavelengths of 230 nm and 280 nm showed the presence of two dominant secondary metabolites contents: flavonoid and phenolic. IC50 (ppm) of Bauhinia semibifida (6.6247), Penawa Root (5.0124) and Cnestis palala (5.9968) were much lower than IC50 of mangosteen’s rind (41.7675), vitamin C (6.6612) and Stimuno drug (8.333). This antioxidant analysis has not been reported previously. This proof contributed greatly to uncovering potentially native natural resources as an indigenous Indonesian drug which is expected to decrease dependence on imported drugs especially imunomodulator, antihypertensive, antidiabet etc. This research would be beneficial and excellent manifestation for the development of natural antioxidant-based medicines from traditional knowledge of Indonesia’s local ethnicities.
Analysis on the Absolute Growth Rate of Rhizophora mucronata Seedling in Silvicultural Pond Canals by the Influence of Initial Condition and Changes of Environment Quality Endah Dwi Hastuti; Rini Budihastuti
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 8, No 1 (2016): March 2016
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v8i1.5358

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Mangrove seedling growth in silvofishery pond is limited to water quality dynamics while the water quality dynamically changes. This research aimed to study the changes of environmental factor condition in silvofishery pond and to analyze its impacts on the growth of mangrove seedling. Research experiment involved18 treatment plots with mangrove Rhizophora mucronata seedling. Observed parameters included temperature, turbidity, salinity, pH, DO, TSS, BO, N and P. Calculation was conducted for the deviation of each parameters. Mangrove growth parameters were including height and diameter growth while its data processing was absolute daily growth. Data analysis was conducted through regression. The result showed there were changes on environment parameters. Growth rate of R. mucronata showed variations on absolute daily height growth rate range of 0.215-3.333 mm/day (average 1.296 ±0.036 mm/day), while absolute daily diameter growth rate range was 2.15x10-3-0.196 mm/day (average 4.25x10-2 ± 3.59x10-2 mm/day). The analysis of regression showed several parameters effectedthe growth of mangrove seedlings including temperature, temperature change, turbidty, salinity change, pH, pH change, and DO on the growth of R. mucronata seedlings. This research concluded that environment parameters and its changes had significant effects on the growth of mangrove seedling. How to CiteHastuti, E., Budihastuti, R. (2016). Analysis on the Absolute Growth Rate of Rhizophora mucronata Seedling in Silvicultural Pond Canals by the Influence of Initial Condition and Changes of Environment Quality. Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology Biology Education, 8(1), 56-63.
The Best Inoculation Technique Applied on Gyrinops versteegii Tree Trunk Resti Wahyuni; Amalia Indah Prihantini
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 12, No 2 (2020): August 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v12i2.25128

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Agarwood is a non-timber forest product having high economic value, however, its population in nature is getting decrease. Gyrinops versteegii, an agarwood-producing plant, has been listed in Appendix II CITES, therefore, exploitation of the agarwood in nature must be reduced. An effort to reduce the agarwood exploitation the nature is by agarwood cultivation including cultivation of agarwood-producing plant and agarwood inoculation. Some of agarwood inoculation methods are simpori and implant techniques. Simpori is a modified inoculation method using porous nail and Fusarium solani, meanwhile implant technique uses drill and pieces of wood that is soaked in F. solani spores. The present study aimed to determine the best inoculation technique applied to G. versteegii tree trunk at 4 to 5m height, comparing simpori and implant techniques. This study used completely randomizes design with two treatments (simpori and implant techniques). The result showed that the averages yield of production agarwood produced by simpori and implant techniques are 0.66 and 0.64%, respectively. Based on SNI 7631:2011, the visual quality of the produced agarwood belongs to kemedangan TG.C. In conclusion, both simpori and implant technique produced agarwood in similar quality and quantity at six months inoculation, however, simpori is more practical for application in the field. This study provides additional data about agarwood produced by simpori and implant technique and give the alternative methods for agarwood farmers producing their agarwood themselves.
The Cytotoxic and Apoptosis Effects of Chloroform Extracts of Auricularia auricula on Cervical Cancer Cells Arif Rahman Hikam; Nuraeni Ekowati; Hernayanti Hernayanti
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 11, No 1 (2019): April 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v11i1.15492

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Auricularia auricula is an edible mushroom cultivated in Indonesia that has been known to have potential properties of bioactive compounds than can be used for medicinal purpose. This study aimed to examine the cytotoxic and apoptosis effect of chloroform extract of A. auricula on cervical cancer cells in vitro. The research design was in vitro experimental research. Cytotoxic tests was using an MTT [3-(4,5-dimetiltiazol-2-yl)-2.5-diphenyl tertrazolium bromide] assay and apoptosis test was using double staining method. Test of bioactive compounds was carried out using GCMS. Cytotoxic effect were analyzed by linear regression and apoptosis test was analyzed descriptively. Chloroform extract of mycelium A. auricula showed the best results with IC50 = 264.87 µg/ml. An important finding obtained after the double staining process was that chloroform extract of A. auricula can induce HeLa cells death by apoptosis. GCMS test results showed that the extracts containing limonene and piperidinone which are the anticancer bioactive compounds. In conclusion, the chloroform extracts of A. auricula has the potential to inhibit the growth of cervical cancer cells. The benefit of this study are expected to provide information about the anticancer potential of extract of A. auricula against cervical cancer cells, thus contributing to the development of alternative anticancer treatments from natural product.
Nutrient Limiting Factor for Enabling Algae Growth of Rawapening Lake, Indonesia Agatha Sih Piranti; Diana Retna Utarini Suci Rahayu; Gentur Waluyo
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 10, No 1 (2018): April 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v10i1.12500

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Two important issues for establishment of nutrient criteria are identifying which nutrient limits algal growth and determining the concentration of that nutrient enabling nuisance growths. The purposes of this research were: 1) to examine the nutrient (TN, TP, ratio of TN/TP) dynamic in Rawapening Lake spatially and temporally, 2) to identify Nutrient Limiting of Algal Growth in Rawapening Lake, and 2) to determine the nutrient criteria for enabling algae growth in Rawapening Lake. The research was conducted using a survey method in 7 sites from February to August 2016. The result showed that spatially Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphor (TP) in the lake were not evenly distributed and temporally influenced by the inflow. The development of algae biomass in Rawapening Lake determined ratio of TN/TP. Nutrient criteria as follow: oligotrophic was 5.96 - 14.39, mesotrophic was 14.39 - 42.15, eutrophic 42.15 - 51.65, and hyper-eutrophic 51.65. These criteria could be used in designing controlling eutrophication problem by arranging nutrient input from both external and internal sources in order to meet those limit. The benefits of research contributes to the development of environmental monitoring methods to assess the trophic status using more appropriate in accordance with the conditions of the tropics region. It also could be used for consideration in policy direction and orientation of land use in catchment areas in relation to water quality of the lake.
Species Distribution and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida spp. responsible for Pulmonary Candidiasis Suhartono Suhartono; Wilda Mahdani; Rajuliana Rajuliana
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol 13, No 3 (2021): December 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v13i3.31265

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Fungal infection can occur in almost all parts of the human body, including the respiratory system. One group of fungi causing opportunistic infections in the lungs also known as pulmonary candidiasis is Candida spp. This study aimed to determine species diversity and antifungal sensitivity of Candida sp. causing pulmonary candidiasis from sputum specimen isolates in the Zainoel Abidin Hospital (ZAH). The sputum specimens were from inpatients and outpatients during a period of January 2019 to January 2021. Identification of Candida spp. and the antifungal sensitivity were carried out using culture and Gram Staining as well as the VITEK® 2 Compact. The results of this study indicated that there were six species of Candida sp. obtained from the study period. Of total 73 isolates, the highest percentage of species was Candida albicans (56.16%). The percentage of pulmonary candidiasis based on age was dominated by the early-late age category 46-65 years (50.68%) and based on sex was dominated by men (71.23%). Antifungal susceptibility assays revealed that the Candida species remained highly susceptible to the antifungals (amphotericin B, caspofungin, flucytosine, fluconazole, micafungin, and voriconazole), i.e., greater than 91 percent. Overall, the results of this study indicated that pulmonary candidiasis were predominantly related to C. albicans and C. tropicalis infections in ZAH and the sensitivity of antifungal drugs remained empirically and definitively effective. This research might be important as a part of infection prevention and control strategies, as well as the administration of empirical antifungals to combat Candida-mediated lung infections.

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