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Rumphius Pattimura Biological Journal
Published by Universitas Pattimura
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2684804X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30598/rumphiusv5i1y2023
Rumphius Pattimura Biological Journal membuka kesempatan untuk mempublikasikan tulisan ilmiah dalam bentuk artikel penelitian terbaru, short communication, maupun review terhadap artikel dari berbagai bidang biologi, dan cabang ilmunya seperti biodiversitas, mikrobiologi, ekologi, zoologi, botani, genetika, molekuler, bioteknologi, biosistematika, parasitologi, perilaku, pertanian, dan kehutanan. RPBJ diterbitkan oleh Jurusan Biologi û Fakultas MIPA, Universitas Pattimura. Dalam 1 tahun RPBJ memiliki 1 Volume dan 2 Issue. Dewan editor kami berasal dari berbagai rumpun ilmu biologi yang aktif dalam publikasi ilmiah skala Nasional dan Internasional, sehingga mampu melakukan proses review dengan adil dan profesional. Artikel yang diterima akan diterbitkan sesuai dengan waktu yang ditentukan yaitu di bulan Maret dan bulan September, dan akan tersedia gratis bagi pembaca
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Potential of Hotong Flour (Setaria italica (L.) Beauv) from Buru Island in Reducing Blood Cholesterol Levels in Wistar Rats with Diabetes Mellitus Mose, Windi; Wael, Syahran; Salmawati, Mimi; Wahyudi, Didik; Astuti, Pudji
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i1p001-005

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Hotong flour (Setaria italica) can be used as a functional food as therapy in the treatment of diabetes mellitus by reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. Hotong is a rice-like food crop that is usually consumed by the people of Buru Island. Hotong seeds have quite high nutritional content, namely containing 11.18% protein, 2.36% fat, 73.36% carbohydrates, 11.78% water, and 1.32% ash. The energy produced per 100 grams of hotong seeds is 359 calories. Hotong plants can be used as an alternative commodity in a carbohydrate-producing food diversification program. This study aims to determine the potential dose of hotong flour in treating diabetes mellitus by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood of rat. This research used 24 wistar rats animals which were divided into 6 groups which were given hotong flour for 21 days and the cholesterol levels were evaluated on the 7th, 14th, and 21st day. Determination of rat blood cholesterol levels using the enzymatic method. Hotong flour can reduce blood sugar levels at doses of 1 g/kg bw and 1.5 g/kg bw in rat that have been made diabetic by examination on days 7, 14 and 21 days.
IMPROVING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH USED A CONTEXTUAL-BASED INQUIRY APPROACH THE CONCEPT OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN CLASS VIII STUDENTS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NEGERI 2 AMBON Wattimury, Ince; Arini, Ine; Smith, Alwi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv5i2p057-065

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The inquiry approach is one of the approaches proposed by experts to be developed in the learning process. Where inquiry learning teaches students how to research problems or questions of facts. Learning used an inquiry approach requires a classroom environment where students feel free to create, make assumptions and draw conclusions. The aim of this research is to determine the improvement in biological science learning outcomes regarding the concept of photosynthesis used a contextual-based inquiry learning approach for class VIII3 students at Junior Hight School Negeri 2 Ambon. This type of research includes descriptive research using a PTK design. This research was conducted at a Junior High School Negeri 2 Ambon. The subjects in this research were students in class VIII3 as many as 26 students. Data analysis uses qualitative data, then the final value is converted using completeness criteria. Based on the tests gived in cycle I, the final test results for each group were not significant. In group I, only 4 students (15.4%) had not reached the completion criteria and 5 other students were able to achieve completion with a percentage (19.2%). The number of students who achieved completeness in group II was 7 students (27.0%), and 2 other students (7.7%) did not achieve completeness. Meanwhile in group III, there were 5 students who were able to achieve completeness with a percentage of (19.2%) and 3 students (11.5%) who did not achieve completeness. Thus, there were 9 students (34.6%) who had not achieved completeness and 17 students (65.4%) had achieved completeness. Meanwhile, in cycle II the test results increased. In group I, there were 5 students who met the completion criteria with a percentage of 19.2%, 4 other students still had not completed it. Group II increased even more, 7 students (27%) met the criteria for completion while 2 students (7.7%) still did not complete. In group III there were 5 students (19.2%) who met the criteria for completion, and 3 other students (11.5%) who still had not completed it. The final test seems to show very good results. The conclusion of the research was taught used a contextual-based inquiry approach to the concept of photosynthesis can improve student learning outcomes, seen in cycle I and cycle II because the cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects can improved.
Analysis of the Knowledge Level of Breeders of Native Chickens on Nusalaut Island Selubun, Valda Petrosina; Tulalessy, Abraham; Jesajas, Heryanus
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i1p024-031

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The purpose of the research was to investigate the knowledge breeders of the native chicken in Nusalaut island in relation to good native chicken production practices. Both villages and respondents were selected used purposive sampling method. The variables were knowledge of the farmers, sex, age, education, household dependency rate, length of experience and the level of income from main job. The results showed that majority (72 %) respondents attained primary school, average dependency rate 4.9 ± 1.75 persons, majority (70 %) low income, more men possessed high knowledge than women (p = 0.047), length of experience affect knowledge significantly (p=0.184) and education affect knowledge highly significantly. It was concluded that although native chicken breeders have good knowledge about chicken production in overall, but there are certain knowledge gaps on feeding and controlling diseases.
Application of Group Investigation Learning Models and Inquiry Learning Strategies to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes Ifaksasily, Tania; Muskitta, Marike
RUMPHIUS Vol 6 No 1 (2024): RUMPHIUS Pattimura Biological Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i1p032-040

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Group investigation is a learning model focused on collaboration between teachers and students, involving task sharing, sub-theme assignments, and presentation schedules. Inquiry learning emphasizes critical and analytical thinking to solve problems or answer questions, and it can involve the use of miniature models to enhance cognitive and metacognitive skills. The aim of this study is to determine how the integration of the Group Investigation Learning Model and Inquiry Learning Strategy impacts cognitive and metacognitive learning outcomes in students at the Fourth Public Senior High School of Ambon, Maluku Province. The methods used in this research are descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Based on the cognitive learning results of analysis covariance, the significant value is 0.001, which is less than the critical value of 0.05. This means that the research hypothesis is accepted, indicating that there is an influence of the Group Investigation model and Inquiry Strategy on the improvement of learning outcomes for students in the Eleventh Grade Natural Sciences Interest Group. Additionally, the metacognitive learning result has a significant value of 0.006, which is less than critical value, meaning that the hypotheses are accepted, indicating that Group Investigation and learning strategies have a positive influence on improving students' metacognitive learning outcomes.
Nutritional Content of Green Algae Caulerpa racemosa and Brown Algae Sargassum polycystum at Ranowangko II Beach, Kombi District, Minahasa Regency Rorong, Joana Hope; Rampengan, Mercy Maggy Franky; Roring, Verawati Ida Yani; Ogi, Nova Laurin Isye Mourein
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i1p041-047

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Ranowangko II beach is famous for its beautiful beaches and is a natural habitat for macroalgae, including Caulerpa racemosa and Sargassum polycystum. Despite its great potential and abundance, information about the nutritional content of both types of algae, especially in the Ranowangko II beach area, is still limited. This study aimed to determine the nutritional content (water content, ash content, protein, lipid, crude fiber, carbohydrate) of green algae Caulerpa racemosa and brown algae Sargassum polycystum in Ranowangko II beach. The type of research used is descriptive quantitative to determine the proximate nutrient content of two types of algae tested by proximate analysis in the laboratory. Based on the study results, there were variations in the nutritional content of the two types of algae tested. Green algae Caulerpa racemosa has a moisture content of 71.29%, ash content of 6.90%, protein of 2.78%, fat of 1.34%, crude fiber of 3.53%, and carbohydrates of 17.69%. Brown algae Sargassum polycystum has a water content of 83.23%, ash content of 1.82%, protein of 9.93%, fat of 1.72%, crude fiber of 11.18%, and carbohydrates of 3.30%. The conclusion obtained after conducting this research is that Caulerpa racemosa (green algae) and Sargassum polycystum (brown algae) have different nutritional content.
Diversity of Echinoderms on the Beach of Ranowangko II Village, Kombi District, Minahasa Regency Letsoin, Imanuel Junisa Adolfina; Rampengan, Mercy Maggy Franky; Roring, Verawati Ida Yani; Lawalata, Helen Joan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i1p48-55

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This research is motivated by the lack of studies and absence of research data on the diversity of Echinoderms on the Beach of Ranowangko II Village, Kombi District, Minahasa Regency. The aim of this study is to determine the diversity of the phylum Echinodermata found on the Beach of Ranowangko II Village, Kombi District, Minahasa Regency. Sampling in this research used the quadrat transect method with 3 transect lines, each line being 100 m long, and 10 quadrats, each measuring 1 x 1 m². The results of the study found 4 classes and 5 species including the class Asteroidea (Protoreaster nodosus), class Ophiuroidea (Ophiocoma scolopendrina), class Echinoidea (Tripneustes gratilla), class Holothuroidea (Holothuria atra & Holothuria vagabunda), and there were 21 individuals, and the dominant species is Holothuria atra from the Holothuroidea class of which there are 11 individuals, indicating that the diversity index (H’) of the phylum Echinodermata on the location is moderate with a value of 1.204. These findings offer initial insights into the condition of the local ecosystem, classified as moderate, and may serve as a foundational reference for long-term ecological monitoring.
RELATIONSHIPS OF FERNS IN THE POLYPODIACEAE FAMILY IN THE BUKIT KUJAU AREA, TEMPUNAK DISTRICT, SINTANG REGENCY, BASED ON MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS Juniarty, Syffa; Rafdinal, Rafdinal; Ifadatin, Siti
RUMPHIUS Vol 6 No 2 (2024): RUMPHIUS Pattimura Biological Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i2p062-068

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Ferns belonging to the Polypodiaceae family are widely distributed across various regions of the world, particularly in forested areas and regions characterized by high humidity levels. The analysis of relationships among ferns can be conducted based on their morphological characteristics. The aim of this study was to determine the relationships among ferns of the Polypodiaceae family in the Bukit Kujau area of Tempunak District, Sintang Regency, utilizing morphological traits. This research was conducted from October to December 2023, during which 35 samples were collected in the Bukit Kujau area through purposive sampling. The relationships were analyzed using the UPGMA method in the NTSys program. The study identified seven species of ferns from the Polypodiaceae family: Platycerium bifurcatum (Cav.), Dynaria querfolia (L.), Davallia denticulatum (Burm.f.), Phymatodes scolopendria (Burm.), Diplazium esculentum (Rezt.), Pyrrosia numularifolia (Sw.), and Drymoglossum piloselloides (Linn.). Based on the grouping analysis, the seven species of ferns exhibited a similarity coefficient ranging from 0.37 to 1.00. At a similarity coefficient of 0.47, the species were grouped into three clusters, each distinguished by morphological characteristics such as sorus shape, sorus type, and sorus color.
OPTIMIZATION OF PROTOPLAST ISOLATION FROM DIFFERENT TYPES OF SAMPLES Mose, Windi; Wael, Syahran
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i2p056-061

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Isolation of protoplasts in several plant species still requires optimization to produce protoplasts that are viable and can be used for further analysis. This research aims to optimize protoplast isolation protocols in several plants: Orchid Dendrobium macrocarpus, potato Solanum tuberosum, and microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Botryococcus braunii, and Spirulina sp. The results showed that in vitro explant selection had higher sample uniformity, and a combination of enzyme solutions could be used to increase the effectiveness of protoplast isolation on D. macrocarpus, S. tuberosum, and Spirulina sp. This study provides information about protoplast isolation techniques and testing their viability as an attempt for plant breeding through micropropagation.
Three Behaviors of Apis cerana Fabricius in Response to Supplementary Feed of Pulp and Paste of Tongka Langit Banana Hartanto, Muchmin; Lamerkabel, Jacobus Suruka Aifaman; Mustapeng, Andi Maryani A; Riupassa, Pieter Agusthinus
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i2p069-077

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Apis cerana Fabricius is a honeybee commonly cultivated in Indonesia to produce honey. Additional feed can acts as a controller of honeybee colonies to protect them from migrate, in uncertain local weather conditions. Providing additional feed based on ‘tongka langit’ banana, Musa troglodytarum L. which have a high β-carotene nutritional content influences the adaptation, eating, and resting behaviors of Apis cerana. This study describes and analyses those three behaviors of Apis cerana to the provision of the feed. The study was conducted for 10 days with the provision of three treatment feeds, namely K+ (sugar water), P1 (fresh banana pulp), and P2 (banana paste) on the first day, and data collection was carried out the next day with a total of 5 times data collection on the number of individuals. Data represents for three types of behavior parameters (adaptation, eating, and resting) will be subjected to a two-way analysis of variance and continued with Duncan's test. Of the three treatments, result was found that P2 has the largest number of individuals in adaptation behavior, while in eating behavior it showed that K+ (as control) has the largest. Treatment K+ and P2 were also not significantly different, after Duncan’ comparison test. The number of individuals of resting behavior from P2 treatment observed on ninth day slightly increased to that of K+ treatment. This is reflected that P2 has potential as additional natural feed for Apis cerana, with high β-carotene content, then might inclusively turn to the honey, even in low levels.
EVALUATION OF TEA HERBAL BASED INGREDIENTS CLOVE LEAVES (Syzygium aromaticum) OF MALUKU INDONESIA Letlora, Marsya Elsina; Baharuddin, Alifia Audy; Wael, Syahran; Jaber, Zaid Mohamad; Rehena, Johanis Fritzgal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv6i2p078-083

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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is one of the famous ancient spices and was used before christ. This plant belongs to the Myrtaceae family which is believed to be able to treat a variety of diseases. Cloves grow in tropical areas and range in height from 10-20 meters and are native plants that originated in Maluku. Clove that can be processed into a drink such as one is to make herbal tea from clove leaves. The type of research used is the experimental type, which is a study conducted to determine the results of organoleptic tests and compunds on clove leaf herbal tea. This research was conducted from July 29 to August 9, 2024 at the Basic Biology laboratory of Pattimura University. The results of the study showed that clove leaf herbal tea has a unique color, aroma and taste and meets quality standards because it has been tested at the level of color, aroma and taste preference. In the color of clove leaf herbal tea, it can be seen that the one ( very like) consists of 7 panelists, the result (like) consists of 3 panelists. Aroma it can be seen that for those who answered (very liked) consisting of 5 panelists, the result of the score (like) consisted of 1 panelist and the result (moderately) consisted of 4 panelists. For the results of the taste score, it can be seen that (very liked) consisted of 1 panelist, the result of the score (liked) consisted of 4 panelists, and the result of the score (moderate) consisted of 4 panelists and for the result of the score (disliked) consisted of 1 panelist. The results of the study showed that clove leaf herbal tea has a unique color, aroma and taste and meets quality standards because it has been tested at the level of color, aroma and taste preference. In the color of clove leaf herbal tea, it can be seen that the one ( very like) consists of 7 panelists, the result (like) consists of 3 panelists. Aroma it can be seen that for those who answered (very liked) consisting of 5 panelists, the result of the score (like) consisted of 1 panelist and the result (moderately) consisted of 4 panelists. For the results of the taste score, it can be seen that (very liked) consisted of 1 panelist, the result of the score (liked) consisted of 4 panelists, and the result of the score (moderate) consisted of 4 panelists and for the result of the score (disliked) consisted of 1 panelist.