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Inornatus: Biology Education Journal
Published by Universitas Papua
ISSN : 26158310     EISSN : 26158329     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30862/inornatus
Inornatus: Biology Education Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Papua. Inornatus: Biology Education Journal provides open access to the principle that research published in this journal is freely available to the public to support the exchange of knowledge globally. Inornatus: Biology Education Journal published two issues articles per year namely May and November. Inornatus: Biology Education Journal provides a place for academics, researchers, and practitioners to publish scientific articles. Each text sent to the Inornatus: Biology Education Journal editor is reviewed by peer review. All manuscripts sent to the Inornatus: Biology Education Journal editor are accepted in Bahasa Indonesia or English. The scope of the articles listed in this journal relates to various topics, including Biology, Biology Education, Genetics, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, and Environmental Biology. This journal is available online and highly respects the ethics of publication and avoids all types of plagiarism.
Articles 54 Documents
The variation of the Solanaceae family trichomes found in the Cendana Hill, Sedan District, Rembang Regency Yusuf, Moh Ilham; Mustofa, Ali; Imas Cintamulya
Inornatus: Biology Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Inornatus: Biology Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/inornatus.v5i2.840

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This study aimed to identify the variation of trichomes in the Solanaceae family found in the Cendana Hill of Sedan District, Rembang Regency. This study used the trichome printing method and the results were observed under a microscope. This study found trichomes glandular and non-glandular from the six Solanaceae species with various types. Different variations were found from the six species of the Solanaceae family, i.e: stellata, acicular, uncinate, hydathode, simplex and curved. The variations of trichomes from the Solanaceae family have different characteristics and shapes. This study identified six species from the Solanaceae family that have variations in the shape and type of trichomes on the epidermal layer of leaves, i.e: Solanum melongena var. melongena, var. serpentinum, Solanum lycopersicum, Solanum nigrum, Physalis angulata, Nicotiana tabacum, and Capsicum frutescens. Non-glandular trichomes act as a mechanical defense against pathogens and herbivores, while glandular trichomes have the function of secreting secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids and flavonoids, which play a role in chemical defense.
Identification of students' misconceptions in genetic materials using four-tier diagnostic test Maysyaroh, Ulfi; Noor, Meiry Fadilah
Inornatus: Biology Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Inornatus: Biology Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/inornatus.v5i2.844

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Misconceptions are one of the main causes of students’ difficulties in understanding biological concepts, which can affect how they apply biological knowledge in everyday life. Genetics is one of the biology topics that is particularly prone to misconceptions. This study aims to identify misconceptions experienced by public high school students in Brebes Regency during the 2021–2022 academic year on the topic of genetic substance. This research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The sample consisted of 87 twelfth-grade students from three public high schools in Brebes Regency selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a four-tier diagnostic test. The results showed that the level of student misconceptions reached 39.10%. These misconceptions were classified as moderate, with 67.50% identified as pure misconceptions, 14.05% as false positives, and 18.45% as false negatives. The sub-concept with the highest level of misconceptions was Chromosomes, with a percentage of 52.87%. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that public high school students in Brebes still experience misconceptions regarding Genetic Substance. Therefore, remediation efforts by teachers are necessary to help address and correct these misconceptions.
Characterization morfology of Nepenthes spp. in the lowlands XIII Koto Kampar District, Riau Azhar, Syaiful; Tambunan, Muhammad Iqbal H.; Adlini, Miza Nina; Sirait, Fitriatul Aspahani
Inornatus: Biology Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Inornatus: Biology Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/inornatus.v5i2.847

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Lowlands such as peat swamps have specific, limited conditions that play a role in storing the world's main carbon, one of the plants that adapts is Nepenthes. This is important considering that peatlands in Indonesia face the threat of deforestation, while Nepenthes is a protected plant. So it is important to know the type and characteristics of Nepenthes in that location. Kampar Regency is an undulating area with lowland swamps. The research was conducted in August 2023, using a purposive sampling exploration method at locations considered to have potential. The samples found were recorded for habitat characteristics (altitude, temperature and coordinates) and photographed and collected (herbarium) for observation of their morphological characteristics. The results of the study found 3 types, namely N. gracilis, N. ampullaria, N. mirabilis, classified as lowland Nepenthes. The Nepenthes found were at 94-131 meters above sea level with a temperature range of 27-33 C. The morphological characteristics of Nepenthes are generally the same as similar characters in other areas. There are concerns about ecological disruption to the remaining lowland Nepenthes habitat in Koto Kampar. Therefore, this research is expected to be complementary data on biodiversity information in Riau, especially in the lowlands of Koto Kampar District.
Population behavior of Macaca fascicularis: An analysis of environmental and social interactions shaping in the Terawang Cave habitat, Central Java Riyani, Siti Rosidah; Hernawati, Diana; Chaidir, Diki Muhamad
Inornatus: Biology Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Inornatus: Biology Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/inornatus.v5i2.863

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This study aims to identify and analyze the behavior of the population of Long-Tailed Macaque (LTM) in Terawang Cave and to evaluate the influence of environmental factors in the form of temperature, humidity, and light intensity on these behavioral variations At the research location, there were three groups of LTMs, but the sample was the group closest to the cave of 10 individuals. %. LTM behavior is measured using quantitative surveys and scan sampling methods. Observations were made on 6 LTM behaviors and three climatic data (temperature, humidity, and light intensity) in the Terawang Cave environment. There are six types of behavior: mating behavior at 1.87%, agonistic behavior at 10.13%, affiliative behavior at 14.76%, playing behavior at 17.89%, resting behavior at 21.05%, and ingestion behavior at 34.30%.  The higher the temperature in the Terawang Cave environment, the lower the LTM activity. The higher the humidity, the higher the MEP activity. Meanwhile, MEP behavior activity increased at medium light intensity. The Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) shows that temperature, humidity, and light intensity influence macaque behavior, with higher temperatures increasing resting, mating activity is more common in humid conditions, playing more in lower light, and ingestion depending on light intensity. In contrast, affiliating behavior is mainly driven by social interactions, highlighting the impact of environmental factors and human activities on macaques, which is essential for conservation efforts.