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Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29883881     DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.61142
Core Subject : Science, Social,
Equator Science Journal [e-ISSN 2988-3881] publishes a scientific paper on the results of the study and review of the literature in the sphere of natural science education in primary education, secondary education and higher education. Additionally, this journal also covers the issues of environmental education & environmental science.
Articles 56 Documents
Diversity of Fern Species (Pteridophyta) in Sipeso Village, Sindue Tobata District, and Their Utilization as Learning Media Ahsyaban; N. Tangge, Lilies; Jamhari, Mohamaad
Equator Science Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v2i3.130

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Biodiversity is very high, both in flora and fauna, and this abundance should be utilized for community needs. One of the biological potentials is the natural resource of flora, including ferns (Pteridophyta). This study aims to describe the abundance of fern species (Pteridophyta) found in the plantations of Sipeso Village, Sindue Tobata District, and to use the results as an educational medium in the form of a flipbook suitable for use. This type of research is descriptive quantitative, with the research location determined through purposive sampling, selecting two observation stations. Sampling was conducted using line transects with a plot method, with a research area of 5000 m², where each station covers 2500 m². In each station, a 50-meter line transect was placed, and plots of 10m x 10m were systematically arranged using a zig-zag method. Samples within the plots were then collected. The results showed that 12 species of ferns were found, which belong to the class Polypodiopsida, including 2 orders and 8 families. Based on their habitat, 8 species of terrestrial ferns and 4 species of epiphytic ferns were identified. The abundance of fern species (Pteridophyta) in the Sipeso Village plantations is classified as low with an abundance value of R1 = 1.76. The percentage of the educational media’s suitability is 83.25%, indicating that the flipbook as an educational medium is highly suitable for use.
Factors of Learning Difficulties of Students in Science Subjects for Class VII A And VII B at SMP Negeri 19 Palu Nanda Sudin Djafar; Lilies N. Tangge; Musdalifah Nurdin
Equator Science Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v2i3.131

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This study aims to describe the factors of learning difficulties in science subjects at SMP Negeri 19 Palu. This research used a qualitative research method. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire on factors of student learning difficulties. The results show that internal factors affected 36% of students who did not experience difficulties and 64% of students who experienced learning difficulties. Meanwhile, external factors affected 46% of students who did not experience learning difficulties and 54% of students who experienced learning difficulties. It can be concluded that there are factors of learning difficulties in science subjects at SMP Negeri 19 Palu.
The Influence of GDM Liquid Organic Pupils On The Onion Growth of Palu Valley (Allium wageki Araki.) and Its Use As Learning Resources Muhammad Arihidayat; Lestari M.P. Alibasyah; Hayyatun Mawaddah
Equator Science Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v2i3.134

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GDM liquid organic fertiliser is an organic-based fertiliser or nutrient that contains complete nutrients according to plant needs. This study aims to describe information on the effect of GDM liquid organic fertiliser on shallot plants of Palu Valley variety and determine the best dose in its use. This research is an experimental study using a completely randomised design (CRD), consisting of 5 treatments with 4 replications. The treatments consisted of P0 = Control (without fertiliser), P1 = 2 ml/polybag, P2 = 4 ml/polybag, P3 = 6 ml/polybag, P4 = 8 ml/polybag. Data analysis used ANOVA test and continued with BNT test. The results showed that the treatment of GDM liquid organic fertiliser had a significant effect on the growth of shallot plants of Palu Valley varieties, and the best dose for plant growth was P3= 6 ml/polybag. The results of this study were then utilised as a learning resource in the form of a practical guidebook. Based on the validation test and trial on students, the results of the research can be utilised declared feasible as a learning resource with an average percentage of assessment results of 89.34%.
Types of Medicinal Plants in Ombo Village, Sirenja Sub-District and Their Use as Learning Media Radifa zahra; Lestari M.P. Alibasyah; Lilies N. Tangge
Equator Science Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v2i3.141

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The purpose of this research is to describe the types of medicinal plants, parts of medicinal plants and the processing of medicinal plants and to produce learning media in the form of pocket books. This research was carried out in January-July 2024 in Ombo Village, Sirenja District. This type of research is in the form of descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques of Observation, interviews, surveys and documentation and using the purposive sampling method. The results of the research obtained are 28 species of medicinal plants. Processing by boiling is the most, which is as many as 16 species, in addition to the processing by grinding and pounding and boiling. The leaves are the most widely used, namely 18 species, besides that the parts used are also the stems, fruits, rhizomes and roots. The results of the research on the types of medicinal plants in Ombo Village, Sirenja District, are very feasible to be used as a learning medium with an average score of 82.64%.
Effectiveness of Aloe Vera Extract (Aloe vera L.) Against Colletotrichum capsici Fungi and Its Use as a Learning Media Elza, Tiara; I Nengah Kundera; I Made Budiarsa
Equator Science Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v2i3.148

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of aloe vera extract (Aloe vera L.) against Colletotrichum capsici fungus and determine the optimal concentration of aloe vera extract that effectively inhibits the growth  of Colletotrichum capsici fungus and is used as a learning medium. This study used a laboratory experiment method using a Complete Random Design (RAL) with 5 treatments and 4 replicates. The treatment consisted of a concentration of 0% as a negative control, a concentration of aloe vera extract of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The observed parameter is the diameter of the formed inhibition zone. The results of the study used Variant Analysis (ANOVA) and continued with the smallest real difference (BNT) test. The results showed that the administration of aloe vera extract (Aloe vera L.) could inhibit the growth of Colletotrichum capsici fungus at a maximum concentration of 100%. The higher the concentration of aloe vera extract, the higher its ability to inhibit the growth of Colletotrichum capsici fungus. The results of this study are feasible to be implemented in the form of  a digital flipbook as a learning medium with a feasibility of 83.2%.
An Inventory of Ornamental Plants in The Home Yards of The Community of Ujumbou Village Sirenja Sub-District and Their Utilisation as Learning Media Fadillah, Annisa; Nurdin, Musdalifah; Tangge, Lilies N.
Equator Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v3i1.133

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This research aims to describe the types of ornamental plants in the yard of the Ujumbou Village community and produce learning media that are suitable for use. This type of research is descriptive qualitative using exploration method with free sampling technique. The results of the study obtained 76 types of ornamental plants from 37 families and 56 genus found in Ujumbou Village. Assessment of learning media in the form of pocket books conducted by each expert lecturer obtained a score of 82.85% material experts, 97.5% design experts, 69.23% media experts, and 92.25% student trials. The average percentage obtained was 85.45%. These results indicate that the pocket book that has been made is very feasible to use as learning media.
Identification of Aglaonema Ornamental Plants in Tonggolobibi Village, Sojol Sub-District and its Utilization as Learning Media Aprilianti, Wanty; Jamhari, Mohammad; Alibasyah, Lestari M.P.
Equator Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v3i1.146

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This research aims to describe the types of Aglaonema ornamental plants found in Tonggolobibi Village and to make a Pocket Book that is suitable for use as a learning medium about the types of Aglaonema ornamental plants. This type of research is Descriptive Qualitative research with data collection techniques in the form of exploration or exploration and documentation using the Purposive Sampling method. Population and Samples in this study are the total number of Aglaonema ornamental plant species found in Tonggolobibi Village, Sojol District. The results of research that has been done, obtained as many as 22 types of Aglaonema ornamental plants in Tonggolobibi Village, Sojol District. The results of this study can be used as learning media in the form of Pocket Books by obtaining a feasibility percentage value of 87.2% or rounded up to 87%. From the results of this assessment, based on the eligibility criteria according, it can be concluded that this Pocket Book is very feasible to use as a learning medium.
Development of Interactive Multimedia Based on Problem-Based Learning on Ecosystem Material to Improve the Analytical Skills of Senior High School Students Lathifah, Suci Siti; Retnowati, Rita; Suryani, Suryani
Equator Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v3i1.147

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This research aims to develop interactive multimedia based on Problem Based Learning that can be installed on Android, and test the effectiveness of its use on the ability to analyse students' ecosystem material. This research is a type of Research and Development, this research was conducted at one of the Bogor Regency State High Schools with the research sample, namely IPA 6 class as the experimental class. The novelty of this research lies in the development of interactive multimedia based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) specifically designed for ecosystem material to improve the analytical skills of senior high school students, which has not been extensively explored in the context of science education. This development research procedure uses the (4D) model consisting of 4 stages, namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The field trial implementation used a one group pretest-postest research design. The techniques used were tests (pre-test and post-test), checklist questionnaire sheets, and documentation. The assessment results show that interactive multimedia gets a very feasible category. This is based on the average percentage of assessment from the expert validation team which is 87%. Interactive multimedia based on Problem Based Learning on android is proven to be effective in improving the ability to analyse students, with an N-gain value of 68.02 included in the medium category. This shows that interactive multimedia based on Problem Based Learning can improve students' analytical skills.
Efectiveness of Shallot Root Extract Local Palu Against Candida albicans Fungus and its Utiliation as Learning Media Maharani, Mirfadz; Kundera, I Nengah; Budiarsa, I Made
Equator Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v3i1.149

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The potential of Palu local shallot roots as an antifungal agent has not been optimally utilized. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of Palu local shallot root extract against the fungus Candida albicans, identify the optimal concentration for inhibiting the growth of Candida albicans, and to use the findings as an educational medium. This research employed a laboratory experimental method with a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments and 4 replications at concentrations of 0% as a negative control, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. The Candida albicans fungus was obtained from Paramartha Lab Mojokerto with strain code ATCC-14053. The parameter observed was the diameter of the inhibition zone formed. The data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), followed by a Least Significant Difference (LSD) test. The results of this study showed that the extract of Palu local shallot roots effectively inhibited the growth of Candida albicans* at a concentration of 100%. This research is feasible to be used as an educational medium in the form of a digital flipbook with an eligibility percentage of 87.08%.
Unraveling Learning Difficulties in Biology Among Class VIII Students at SMP Negeri 19 Palu Batania, Eka Hardiyanti R.; Nurdin, Musdalifah; Buntu, Amalia
Equator Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61142/esj.v3i1.181

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This research aims to identify the learning difficulties of 8th-grade students in Science (Biology) at SMP Negeri 19 Palu. This type of research is descriptive. The subjects in this research were all students of classes VIII A and VIII B, consisting of 46 students. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire on factors influencing students' learning difficulties. The results of the study showed that the average internal difficulty factor for the "agree" response was 27%, while "disagree" was 73%. For the external difficulty factor, the "agree" response was 31%, while "disagree" was 69%. These results indicate that students' learning difficulties are classified as high in both internal and external factors. Therefore, it can be concluded that both external and internal factors significantly contribute to the high level of learning difficulties in the Science subject at SMP Negeri 19 Palu.