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Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : 2085191X     EISSN : 23387610     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/biosaintifika
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Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education {PISSN 2085-191X| EISSN 2338-7610} published scientific papers on the results of biology and biology education research {see Focus and Scope}. Editor accepts the article has not been published in other media with the writing format as listed on page manuscript writing guidelines {see Author Guidelines}. The journal published three times a year, on April, August & December and published by Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in collaboration with Perhimpunan Biologi Indonesia.
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The Relationship Between Reef Fish Biodiversity and Coral Reef Health in Jepara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia Suryono, Suryono; Diah Permata, Wijayanti; Samsudin PJ, Nur Taufiq; Ibnu, Pratikto; Handung, Nuryadi
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.22174

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Coral reefs are vital habitats for numerous fish species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds. In Jepara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, these ecosystems are threatened by human activities and natural disturbances. This study aimed to assess the biodiversity of reef fish in relation to coral health degradation. Researchers used the Line Intercept Transect (LIT) and Underwater Visual Census (UVC) methods to evaluate fish abundance and coral coverage across three locations with six sampling stations. 936 reef fish individuals, representing 35 species and 14 families, were recorded, with the Pomacentridae family being the most prevalent. The highest coral coverage, categorized as fair, was found at Location II (Blebak Beach) at Stations 3 and 4, with coverage of 27.93% and 25.61%, respectively. This coral coverage was positively correlated with reef fish abundance, with counts of 238 and 246 individuals (average ± SD: 242 ± 5.65). The biodiversity index indicated a dominance index (D) ranging from 0.05 to 0.14 (in the fair category), a high evenness index (E) between 0.75 and 1, and a low dominance index (D) between 0.05 and 0.14. A significant correlation was found between coral coverage and reef fish numbers (P < 0.05, R² = 0.8702), with a linear regression equation of y=6.26+67.71. The findings suggest that the health of coral reef ecosystems significantly affects reef fish populations. Hereafter, the healthiness of this ecosystem will support the scientific core development of Marine Sciences as well as fulfill society's needs (economically).
Probiotic Community of Dage Banyumas: Next Generation Sequencing Approach Eshananda, Yuriza; Fadlilah, Synta; Fikriyya, Nabela; Fitrianto, Nur; Kusumaningrum, Hermin
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.22518

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Tempeh is known as a traditional fermented food that has been popular in Indonesia for hundreds of years. One of the tempeh that is widely consumed in Banyumas regency is Dage, which is made from fermented coconut waste. Currently, there is no information regarding the presence of probiotics in Dage. Therefore, this study aims to detect the diversity of probiotic types in the Dage tempeh microbiome using the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) approach. The research stages consisted of sampling, enrichment in MRSB and R2A media, DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Illumina NGS-based sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis using QIIME2 and MEGA XI software. The results showed that the Dage was dominated by bacteria from the genera Lactobacillus, Weisella, and Acetobacter, which are known as a group of probiotics. In addition, bacteria from the genus Bifidobacterium and Enterococcus were also detected. Diversity analysis showed that Dage enriched in R2A medium had higher species diversity than in MRSB medium. However, the presence of the probiotic bacteria group was more abundant in MRSB medium. The dominant amplicons by phylogenetic analysis were identified as Lactobacillus spicheri, Lactobacillus zymae, Lactobacillus crustorum, Companilactobacillus farciminis, Weisella paramesenteroides, and Acetobacter indonesianensis, which previously have several probiotic properties. These results provide novel information regarding the presence of probiotic bacteria in Dage, which can be explored further using a culturable approach.
Valorization of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Waste Enhanced with Molasses for Erythritol Production Setiabang, Jeffersen Hosea; Fildy, Michael Ryan; Limawan, Kezia Zefanya; Widiyono, Advent Roan; Yonas, Nathanael Darrell; Nataniel, Jocelyn; Saputra, Indra Kurniawan; Kembaren, Riahna
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.22551

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Indonesia, a leading palm oil producer, generates 1,250 tons of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) waste daily, typically disposed of through polluting combustion. This study explores repurposing OPEFB as a substrate for erythritol production, a popular sweetener with minimal impact on blood sugar. The research utilized Moniliella pollinis mutant SP5, a yeast capable of producing erythritol from various substrates. The process involved acid hydrolysis of OPEFB followed by fermentation. When fortified with 15% v/v molasses, OPEFB successfully served as an optimal carbon source for erythritol production, achieving a mass yield of 0.2878 g/g. Further improvement came through the use of ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) mutagenesis, with the best mutant (mutant 7) reaching a yield mass of 0.3298 g/g and volumetric productivity of 0.0534 g/L/h. This research aims to advance Indonesia's self-sufficiency in erythritol production while providing a sustainable solution for OPEFB waste reduction, simultaneously addressing economic and environmental concerns.
Fish Diversity and Phylogenetics in the Lakes of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Based on eDNA Chuanata, Wilsen; Susilowati, Ari; Budiharjo, Agung; Travis, Justin M. J.
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.22842

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Indonesia is home to 1,248 species of freshwater fish, which play a vital role in sustaining the ecosystem. Lakes Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, and Ranu Darungan, located within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, lack data on freshwater fish. This study aimed to assess fish diversity in these lakes using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding and to establish phylogenetic relationships among the species present. Water samples were filtered using 0.45 µm mixed cellulose ester filter paper, after which the collected DNA was extracted utilizing a DNA miniprep kit. The 12S rRNA gene was amplified using the MiFish primer, and the amplicon DNA was sequenced with the Illumina MiSeq 2x250 platform. The sequences were aligned using Blast+ for species identification and subsequently analyzed for alpha and beta diversity. A phylogenetic tree was constructed with MEGA12. The findings revealed eight species from five families, with Gambusia affinis being the most abundant. Ranu Pani exhibited low species diversity, while Ranu Regulo and Ranu Darungan displayed moderate diversity. Beta diversity analysis indicated similarities between Ranu Pani and Ranu Regulo, but distinct communities were found in Ranu Darungan. Phylogenetic analysis showed close relationships between species from the Cichlidae and Osphronemidae families, while a more distant relationship was observed with the Cyprinidae family. These baseline data can serve as a reference for future research on developing conservation strategies, monitoring environmental changes, and supporting biodiversity management.
Parental Diet Exposure and High-Sugar-Fat Intake Effect on Glucose, Triglyceride and Cholesterol Hemolymph Level of Drosophila melanogaster across Five Generations Pertiwi, Kartika Ratna; Kuswandi, Paramita Cahyaningrum; Anazifa, Rizqa Devi; Zain, Haniza Hanim Mohd
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.23709

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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is influenced by parental traits and diet. Drosophila melanogaster is a potential disease model organism, sharing physiology and genetic similarities with humans. Previous research had focused on Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism for obesity and diabetes, but not for MetS. This research aimed to determine the effect of both parental diet and high sugar fat (HSF) intake on glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride hemolymph levels of Drosophila melanogaster. Wild flies were purified in either control (standard) or MetS media (extra 3% sucrose and palm oil). Seventy-five pairs were divided into 5 groups, according to parental origin and feeding media, and maintained in five generations (F1-F5). Glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels were measured using a colorimetric assay in three replications of each generation per group. Glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels were significantly different in all treatment than control groups, and across generations in each group (p<0.05). Higher glucose and triglyceride levels appeared in the youngest generation (F5) of all groups, and in the flies reared on HSF diets. Maternal HSF-exposed groups demonstrated a more pronounced impact of parental metabolic-state on the glucose and triglyceride levels of the earlier generation. These findings highlight that parental exposure to HSF and prolonged HSF intake independently and synergistically lead to persistent and amplified metabolic dysregulation across generations. Drosophila melanogaster, modeled in this study, represents a novel experimental organism that is suitable for studying the epigenetics of MetS, gaining more consideration for the metabolic health consequences of long-term dietary habits and parental metabolic-state.
Quantification of Bioactives and Bioactivities in Different Parts of Abelmoschus esculentus  Astutiningsih, Christina; Suharsanti, Ririn; Ismail, Wan Ismahanisa; Sufiyanto, Mohammad Imam; Minah, Faidliyah Nilna; Firmiaty, Sri
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.24073

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The presence of natural antioxidants in medicinal plants plays a crucial role in inhibiting the detrimental effects of oxidative stress. The aim of this research is to explore more deeply all parts of A. esculenta L from flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and stems for the levels of compounds and antioxidant and enzyme inhibitor activities. The flowers demonstrated the highest TPC with 173.15942 ± 6.5083 mg GAE/g. The stems exhibited the lowest TPC value at 69.1967 ± 2.8408 mg GAE/g. The flowers also showed TFC value of 83.157 ± 2.021 mg QE/g while the stems displayed the lowest with 36.7240 ± 1.337 mg QE/g. IC50 value that the flowers possessed the highest antioxidant activity with 22.6539 ± 1.6452 mg/mL, whereas the stems displayed a slightly lower. In terms of the inhibitor of a-amylase activity, the flowers had an IC50 value of 102.4885 ± 11.4370 mg/mL whereas the stems had a lower. The highest IC50 value of the a-glucosidase inhibitor was 76.95 ± 12.0888 mg/mL in the flowers, and the lowest was in the stems. The highest IC50 of pancreatic lipase inhibitor was 109.5943 ± 9.7391 mg/mL in the flowers, and the lowest was in the stems. This study show that there is a relationship between the high content of total phenolic and total flavonoids on antioxidants, antidiabetic and antilipase activities.
Synergistic Effect of Chlorpyrifos and Mancozeb on The Survival of Poecilia reticulata Nugroho, Rully Adi; Wijaya, Andhika Ryan; Cahyaningrum, Desti Christian; Gestel, Cornelis Adrianus Maria Van
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.24296

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Pesticides are essential in agricultural pest control, but may also harm non-target organisms. In Temanggung Regency, Indonesia, interviews with tobacco farmers revealed that the insecticide Dursban 200 EC (chlorpyrifos) and the fungicide Manzate 82 WP (mancozeb) are most commonly used, leading to the emission to the aquatic environment of both active ingredients, often resulting in mixtures. The present study aimed at determining the acute toxicity of chlorpyrifos, mancozeb, and their combination to guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata). A 96 h survival assay was conducted on male guppies exposed to the individual pesticides and their equitoxic mixtures. Mortality data were analyzed using a logistic dose-response model, and the toxicity of the mixtures was analyzed using the Concentration Addition (CA) and Independent Action (IA) models. Chlorpyrifos was slightly more toxic to P. reticulata than mancozeb, with LC50s of 1.81 and 3.45 mg a.i./L, respectively. The combination of chlorpyrifos and mancozeb resulted in enhanced toxicity due to synergistic interaction according to the CA model, which suggests different modes of action of the two active ingredients. When analyzed using the IA model, the interaction, however, was also synergistic. These findings highlight the need to assess both single and combined pesticide exposures in ecological risk evaluations and emphasize cautious use of pesticide mixtures to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Effects of Spirulina Feed Additive on Duodenal Tissue Structure in Peking Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) Maura, Maisya Sifana; Sunarno, Sunarno; Budiraharjo, Kustopo; Djaelani, Muhammad Anwar; Jaya, La Ode Irman
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.26215

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The use of synthetic feed additives in Peking ducks has adverse effects on their growth and productivity. Spirulina sp., a blue-green algae, has the potential to be used as a safe feed additive that can enhance the growth and productivity of ducks. This study aims to analyze the effects of Spirulina (Spirulina sp.) powder as a feed additive on the histomorphometry of the duodenum in Peking ducks (Anas platyrhynchos), focusing on the duodenal lumen diameter, villus height, villus width, mucosal tunic thickness, submucosal tunic thickness, and muscular tunic thickness. This study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 35 ducks divided into 5 treatments and 5 repetitions. The treatments included a control group and the addition of spirulina powder in feed at concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10%. The data were analyzed by ANOVA with a significance level of 5%, followed by Duncan's test. The results of data analysis showed that spirulina powder had a significant effect (P<0.05) on villus height and duodenal mucosa tunica thickness. The conclusion of this study is that spirulina powder has the potential to be used as a feed additive to improve digestive performance in male Peking ducks, as evidenced by the increase in villus height and thick tunica mucosa in the small intestine. The novelty of this study lies in the utilization of spirulina powder as a feed additive to increase the size of the duodenal tissue structure in Peking ducks. The results of this study are expected to be a new reference on the potential of spirulina as a feed additive to improve poultry feed quality and digestive performance, especially in peking ducks.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.33222

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Computational Design of siRNA Targeting Homo sapiens HER2 Splice Variant mRNA: A Potential Strategy for Breast Cancer Intervention Parikesit, Arli Aditya; Ansori, Arif Nur Muhammad; Kharisma, Viol Dhea
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 16 No. 3 (2024): December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v16i3.3685

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This research focuses on an innovative approach utilizing in silico methods to design small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting the HER2 splice variant mRNA in Homo sapiens. HER2 is known to be overexpressed in certain types of breast cancer, contributing to tumor progression and poor prognosis. By designing siRNA molecules that can specifically bind to and degrade HER2 mRNA, this study aims to reduce HER2 protein levels, thereby hindering the growth and spread of breast cancer cells. The in-silico design process involves identifying optimal siRNA sequences that maximize target specificity and minimize off-target effects, which is crucial for potential therapeutic applications. This approach represents a promising step towards personalized medicine in the treatment of breast cancer, offering a targeted strategy to combat this variant associated with aggressive disease. The methodology comprises the RNA computational tools used for the design, the selection criteria for siRNA candidates, and the potential implications of this research in a clinical setting. The resulting outcomes are 2D and 3D siRNA designs that could potentially silence HER2 mRNA through an in-silico approach. The leads were generated using a de novo modeling approach, with no existing template available in GenBank. Moreover, it is concluded that computational tools can generate sufficiently stable 2D and 3D RNA models that could be advanced for further molecular simulation studies. The benefit of this outcome is that it facilitates better preparation for wet laboratory experiments in siRNA assays, with future implementation in vivo and clinical trial settings.

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