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Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi
ISSN : 28083598     EISSN : 2808277X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36312/biocaster
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi (B : JKB), focus to bridge the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion, in addition to critical examinations of advances in biology research, teaching, and learning. Through the coverage of policy and curriculum developments, the latest results of research into the teaching, learning and assessment of biology are brought to the fore. Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi (B : JKB), receiving and publishing article in the form of research and review (scientific article) in the field of biology education and utilization of biological research in teaching and learning. Each article must be linked to the theme "21st century skills in biology education" and / or "Efforts to support the achievements of the goals set forth in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through biology education". All articles are published in English and under go a peer-review process. The scope of Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi (B : JKB), is focused on biology education research/review both in topics covered as well as disciplinary perspective : 1) Biology teaching and learning materials at all education levels; 2) Pure Research of Biology developed or studied to the sources, materials, or instructional media Biology (using the Research and Development paradigm/R&D); 3) Curriculum of Biology Education at all education levels; 4) Quasi-experiment, Class Action Research (CAR), and Lesson Study in Biology teaching and learning; 5) Other Qualitative Research of Biology Education; 6) Biology Learning Evaluation/Assessment; 7) Teacher Professional Issues/Trends in Biology Education; and 8) Environmental education.
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Inventarisasi Keanekaragaman Flora sebagai Upaya Konservasi di Kawasan PLTA Way Besai, Lampung Barat Munawaroh, Khoryfatul; Tohir, Rizki Kurnia; Anita, Vilda Puji Dini; Hasibuan, Mhd Muhajir; Tartil, Tafdhilah; Faedloni, Akbar Ash Shiddiqi; Setyawan, Ari; Azhaar, Daliilah Haniifah; Christoper, Ruben; Johanes, Ricky; Pandapotan, Sumitro; Aziz, Agung Abdul
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.704

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The Way Besai Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) is located in West Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, with a capacity of 90.4 MW and utilizes water from the Way Besai River. The availability of stable water discharge is highly dependent on the vegetation conditions in the catchment area. This study aims to examine the diversity of flora and vegetation sustainability in the Way Besai hydropower plant area using an exploration method divided into six observation lines. The results showed that there were 57 types of plants belonging to 21 families. The most common species are sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia) with 140 individuals and seripit (Crypteronia paniculata) with 113 individuals. The families with the highest number of species are obtained from the families Moraceae and Fabaceae. The types of the Moraceae family are dominated by Ficus spp., which acts as a source of animal feed, while from the Fabaceae family, there are more types of multipurpose plants (MPTS). The diversity of species and evenness of flora around the Way Besai hydropower plant is relatively high, as shown by the diversity index value (H') of 3.281 and the evenness index value (E) of 0.812. Although this value is relatively high, the maintenance and conservation of flora still needs to be carried out intensively to maintain the stability of the water discharge of the Way Besai River. These results confirm that the vegetation around the Way Besai hydropower plant is still relatively sustainable, but sustainable conservation efforts are needed to control land conversion that has the potential to reduce the water discharge of the Way Besai River.
Total Plate Count (TPC) Test and Contamination of Coliform Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. Bacteria in Cucumulawak Jamu in Traditional Markets in Medan City Adma, Tarisa; Rangkuti, Marlinda Nilan Sari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.746

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Jamu is a traditional Indonesian drink derived from plants that are efficacious for use in efforts to maintain health and cure diseases. However, because the manufacturing process is still simple, jamu is at high risk of contamination by microorganisms such as fungi and pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. This study aims to determine the presence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. Coliform contamination in Javanese turmeric herbal medicine sold in traditional markets. This study is based on the simple process of making jamu using hands, unclean clothes from jamu makers, and unclean processing areas, this will increase the risk of contamination and result in jamu being contaminated by microorganisms that can endanger consumer health. Data collection techniques use testing and counting of bacterial colonies with the TPC (Total Plate Count) method and Escherichia coli bacteria with the MPN (Most Probable Number) method which consists of presumptive test, confirmatory test and complementary test. The results of the analysis showed that in the TPC (Total Plate Count) test, three of the five samples, namely Sp 1, Sp 3, and Sp 4, showed results that were suitable for consumption because the TPC (Total Plate Count) value did not exceed the maximum limit of BPOM 2019 and two of the five samples, namely Sp 2 and Sp 5, showed results that were not suitable for consumption because they exceeded the maximum limit of BPOM 2019. These findings suggest that poor hygiene practices during jamu preparation can lead to contamination that threatens consumer health, emphasizing the need for improved sanitation control and standardized processing methods.
Identifikasi dan Karakteristik Morfologi Jamur Makroskopis di Garis Wallace dan Weber Kawasan Hutan Jalur Pendakian Moya Mabuku Kota Ternate Menggunakan Koordinat GPS Dwisatyadini, Mutimanda; Zikriyani, Hikmah; Sulistiana, Susi; Winarni, Inggit; Papuangan, Nurmaya; Nurhasanah, Nurhasanah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.768

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Differences in organic matter content and soil pH can cause different fungal spore growth. Soil type is one of the factors that directly affect the presence of fungi. This research was conducted on the Wallace and Weber lines in Ternate, North Maluku. The research location was chosen because it has endemic fungal species, biodiversity that has not been widely discovered, and unique geographical conditions. Data collection was carried out through direct surveys using exploration methods, sampling with purposive random sampling, and direct collection of fungi based on shape, color, stem length, diameter, and type of substrate where they grow (soil, wood, leaves, and others), along with observations of fungal morphology. Qualitative analysis includes determining the order, family, genus, and scientific name presented in the form of tables and images, as well as descriptions of the characteristics of each species based on the identification results. The diversity index was also calculated. Environmental parameters measured included air temperature, soil moisture, light intensity, and soil pH. The results of the study showed that there were 20 species of fungi in the Moya Mabuku Hiking Trail Forest Area, Central Ternate District, Ternate City, North Maluku, Indonesia, with GPS coordinates of 0.8° North Latitude and 127.3630910° East Longitude. These fungi belong to the Ascomycota and Basidiomycota divisions, with the families Helotiaceae, Strophariaceae, Hygrophoraceae, Auriculariaceae, Omphalotaceae, Tremellaceae, Hypoxylaceae, Phyllotopsidaceae, Polyporaceae, Gardonemataceae, Tricholomataceae, Sarcoscyphaceae, Agaricaceae, Mycenaceae, Psathyrellaceae, and Cortinariaceae. The results of environmental parameter measurements on wood, soil, and coconut shell substrates showed that soil pH ranged from 3.85-6.10; air humidity 77.5-91.5% RH; substrate humidity 36.5-99.9%; Light intensity ranges from 93.5 to 7496 cd; air temperature ranges from 27.7 to 33.9°C; and substrate temperature ranges from 27.4 to 33.9°C. These pH conditions, ranging from 3.85 to 6.15, are considered optimal for supporting the growth of macroscopic fungi.
Pengaruh Model Project Based Learning (PjBL) terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Materi Sel Istikhomah, Nur; Masitah, Masitah; Kurniawati, Zenia Lutfi; Rambitan, Vandalita M. M.; Jailani, Jailani; Akhmad, Akhmad
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.785

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The low critical thinking skills and student learning outcomes in science learning are still the main problems in schools. This study aims to determine the influence of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model on the learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of grade VIII students on animal cell and plant cell materials at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Samarinda. This study uses a quantitative method with a quasy experimental nonequivalent control group design. The sample totaled 50 students consisting of 25 students in the experimental class and 25 students in the control class. The research instrument is in the form of an essay test consisting of 10 questions. The results showed that the average post-test learning outcomes of the experimental class were higher (82.6) than the control class (59.2). In critical thinking skills, the experimental class obtained an average of 81.8 with the very good category, while the control class obtained 50.5 with the fair category. The results of the t-test showed a significant difference between the two classes (sig. < 0.05). Thus, the application of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model can be recommended to improve critical thinking skills in science learning in junior high school.
Pengaruh Pemberian Kombinasi Ekstrak Tanaman Kemangi (Ocimum basilicum) dan Daun Salam (Syzygium polyanthum) sebagai Pestisida Alami untuk Mengendalikan Serangga Hama pada Tanaman Kangkung Darat (Ipomoea reptans Poir) Ashikin, Noer; Lumowa, Sonja Verra Tinneke; Tindangen, Makrina; Turista, Dora Dayu Rahma
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.787

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The decline in land spinach (Ipomoea reptans Poir.) production is partly due to pest attacks, such as armyworms, aphids, and whiteflies. This study aims to determine the effect of a combination of basil (Ocimum basilicum) and bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum) leaf extract as a botanical pesticide on pest attack intensity and to determine the most effective concentration. This study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with five treatments (0%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60%) and five replications. The analysis results showed that the combination of the two leaf extracts significantly reduced pest attack intensity. The 60% concentration resulted in the lowest attack intensity, at 18% (mild category), making it the most effective treatment. Thus, the combination of basil and bay leaf extracts has the potential to be an environmentally friendly botanical pesticide for pest control in land spinach.
Karakteristik Morfologi Daun Tumbuhan Obat Tradisional Masyarakat Desa Darek sebagai Referensi dalam Praktikum Morfologi Tumbuhan Anggraini, Wina Wafia; Harisanti, Baiq Muli; Utami, Septiana Dwi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.788

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Medicinal plants have long been utilized by the traditional community in Darek Village to treat various illnesses. One of the plant parts most commonly used for medicinal purposes is the leaf. Leaves exhibit diverse characteristics in terms of shape and size across different species. Leaf morphology includes features such as shape, color, size, venation pattern, leaf margin, leaf apex, leaf base, surface texture, and others. This study aims to identify the plant species whose leaves are used in traditional medicine by the Darek community and to describe the morphological characteristics of these medicinal leaves. This research employed a eksplorative descriptive approach using semi-structured interviews to document local knowledge regarding the use of medicinal plant leaves in Darek Village. Respondents were selected through a purposive sampling technique, involving community leaders and individuals recognized for their traditional knowledge of medicinal plants. The collected data were analyzed through data reduction, classification, and conclusion drawing to identify the plant species used medicinally and their leaf morphological traits. The findings indicate that the community utilizes 15 types of leaves from 13 plant families as traditional medicinal resources. In general, these medicinal plants display diverse leaf morphological characteristics, particularly in surface texture, venation type, and the shapes of the leaf margin, apex, and base. This morphological variation reflects the diversity of species employed and serves as a basis for the community to recognize and differentiate medicinal leaves. These findings highlight the richness of local knowledge, which holds potential for further development in ethnobotanical studies and the conservation of biological resources.
Validitas E-Modul Pembelajaran Berbasis Problem Based Learning Terintegrasi Curipod untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Peserta Didik pada Materi Sistem Ekskresi Mahajani, Ilham; Lamondo, Djuna; Mustaqimah, Nur; Solang, Margaretha; Dama, Lilan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.803

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This study aims to develop and test the validity of Curipod's integrated Problem Based Learning (PBL) based learning e-Module on excretory system material as biology teaching material at SMA Negeri 1 Suwawa. This research is a type of research and development or Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model which includes Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. However, this research only reached the stage of development and limited scale trials. The data collection instruments used consisted of validation sheets of media experts and material experts. The results of the study show that the Curipod integrated PBL-based learning e-Module is in the very valid category, with a percentage of media expert validity of 95% and validity of material expert of 97%. Thus, these findings show that the developed E-Module is suitable for use as teaching materials to support biology learning in excretory system materials.
Pengaruh Praktik Kesadaran Digital terhadap Pengurangan Stres dan Prestasi Akademik Mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi Saputri, Rahmi; Fajeriadi, Hery
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.814

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The development of digital technology in the world has increased the ease of access to education. However, it also creates new challenges that affect stress levels and academic achievement. This study focuses on analyzing the influence of digital mindfulness techniques on the level of stress experienced by students of the Department of Biology Education at Lambung Mangkurat University, as well as their academic achievements. A descriptive-exploratory method with a qualitative research approach was applied in this study. Data was collected through an online survey filled out by 71 students and 5 lecturers, as well as interviews with 9 students from various generations. Data analysis was carried out using a descriptive method, based on students' views and experiences. The results show that most students experience moderate to high levels of academic stress, especially due to multitasking on digital platforms and high academic expectations. Nonetheless, the application of digital awareness techniques contributes to more effective time management and improved ability to concentrate. This research highlights that digital awareness is essential to maintain a balance between technology use and students' mental health. Scientifically, the results of this study show the importance of digital awareness in biology education for adaptive, healthy, and sustainable learning.
Analisis Kesesuaian Konsep dan Representasi Visual pada Mata Pelajaran Biologi Pokok Bahasan Sistem Imun pada Anime Cells at Work Rahmawati, Suci; Akhmad, Akhmad; Makkadafi, Suparno Putera; Masitah, Masitah; Kurniawati, Zenia Lutfi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.821

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This study aims to determine the suitability of the concept of the immune system and the visual representation presented in the anime Cells at Work and the potential of the anime Cells at Work as an alternative learning medium. The data in this study are sentences that show the concept of the immune system and illustrations that show the visual representation contained in the anime Cells at Work. The data collection used is the observation method, the documentation method, and the literature study method. The data analysis technique used by the researcher is a qualitative descriptive technique. The results of the data analysis show that most of the concepts of the immune system are very much in line with current biological knowledge, season 1 of the anime shows a higher level of compatibility than season 2. Based on this, it is concluded that the Cells at Work anime can be used as an alternative learning medium, but it must still be accompanied by a teacher before and after the anime video is aired.
Pengaruh Vegetasi Mangrove terhadap Keberadaan Bekantan (Nasalis larvatus) di Desa Cemara Labat Tito, Muhamad; Halang, Bunda
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v6i1.837

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Cemara Labat Village is a coastal area located in Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan which directly faces the Java Sea and borders Pelampai Village, Batola Regency, South Kalimantan. The village receives enough sediment from the Kapuas River to support the development of mangrove forests. For generations, the people of Cemara Labat Village have managed coastal resources, namely mangrove forests based on traditional traditions known as local wisdom. Mangrove forest vegetation experiences significant dynamics that are very important for the survival of various fauna in it, such as mammals (langurs and proboscis monkeys), fish, shrimp, insects, and even various types of birds. The purpose of this study is to describe the existence of proboscis monkeys based on the population of dominant mangrove species. The research was carried out for six months, from January - June 2025. Data were collected using observation and survey methods. For mangrove observation, it is carried out by making three Observation Sample Plots (PCP) measuring 20 x 500 m, while for proboscis monkey observation by making six observation stations that are made intentionally. Proboscis monkey observation starts at 06.00-18.00 WIB. The results showed INP ≥ 10% of the 6 species found, such as the White Flame (Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh.) 199.99% are included in the medium category (101-200%), Black Flame (Avicennia alba Blume.) is 42.36%, Jeruju (Acanthus ilicifolius L.) is 17.07%, Piai (Acrostichum aureum L.) is 13.39%, Blind (Excoecaria agallocha L.) is 6.70%, and Plepotan (Derris trifoliate) is 5.90% in the low category (0-100%). Eight proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) were found in the area of the observed object. Although Avicennia spp. dominates the vegetation, the population of proboscis monkeys is relatively small, suggesting that Avicennia spp. mangroves are not the main feed crops for proboscis monkeys and only serve as a migration area.

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