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The Journal of Experimental Life Sciences (JELS)
Published by Universitas Brawijaya
ISSN : 20872852     EISSN : 23381655     DOI : 10.21776/ub.jels
Core Subject : Health, Science,
Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience
The Journal of Experimental Life Science (JELS) is a scientific journal published by Postgraduate School, University of Brawijaya as distribution media of Indonesian researcher’s results in life science to the wider community. JELS is published in every four months. JELS published scientific papers in review, short report, and articles in Life Sciences especially biology, biotechnology, nanobiology, molecular biology, botany, microbiology, genetics, neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology, and Applied Life Science including fermentation technology, food science, immunotherapy, proteomics and other fields related to life matter. JELS is a scientific journal that published compatible qualified articles to the academic standard, scientific and all articles reviewed by the expert in their field. The Journal of Experimental Life Science (JELS) have a vision to become qualified reference media to publish the best and original research results and become the foundation of science development through invention and innovation on cellular, molecular, nanobiology, and simulation work related to life matter rapidly to the community. The Journal of Experimental Life Science (JELS) has objectives to published qualified articles on research’s results of Indonesian researchers in life science scope. JELS encompasses articles which discuss basic principles on natural phenomenon with cellular, molecular, and nanobiology approach.
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VEGF-A Expression in Preeclampsia Rats’ Liver Treated with Andaliman Seed (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.) Extract Khoirunnisa', Raniah; Safa, Muhammad Shafala; Noer, Azmi; Virgirinia, Regina Putri; Fatchiyah, Fatchiyah
The Journal of Experimental Life Science Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Graduate School, Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jels.2026.016.02.01

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Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy disorder diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation, characterized by hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg) and often accompanied by proteinuria (≥300 mg.24 hours-1). Preeclampsia causes an imbalance in angiogenic factors, increasing levels of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), which reduces the expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF-A) protein. This condition affects other organs, such as the liver, causing hypoxia. Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.), rich in bioactive compounds, is a potential alternative treatment for preeclampsia due to its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenic-modulating effects. This study aims to identify changes in VEGF-A protein expression in the liver of a preeclampsia rat model (Rattus norvegicus), divided into four groups, with treatment using Andaliman seed extract. Protein was extracted from the liver and measured using the Bradford method, followed by SDS-PAGE and retardation factor (RF) calculation, and then continued with Western blotting. Band intensity data were analysed quantitatively. The results showed that the preeclampsia group had a lower VEGF-A fold change (0.67 ± 0.28) than the control group (1.00). This indicates a decrease in VEGF-A expression, possibly due to an increase in the anti-angiogenic factor sFlt-1. A dose of 100 mg.kg-1 body weight of Andaliman extract (0.96 ± 0.08) was more effective than 200 mg.kg-1 body weight (0.78 ± 0.24) because it increased the protein intensity of VEGF-A based on western blotting. These findings suggest that Andaliman seed extract, particularly at a dose of 100 mg.kg-1 body weight, has potential as a hepatoprotective agent in preeclampsia through the restoration of VEGF-A expression.
Hybrid VGG16–LSTM Classification of Microscopic Bacterial Images for Environmental Microbiology Screening Yanti, Indah; Marjono, Marjono; Antariksa, Antariksa; Kurniawan, Andi; Anam, Syaiful; Bukhori, Hilmi Aziz
The Journal of Experimental Life Science Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jels.2026.016.02.02

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While conventional culture-based, biochemical, and molecular identification methods remain fundamental in microbiology, computational image analysis can serve as an exploratory, supplementary tool for studying bacterial morphology. This proof-of-concept study evaluates a hybrid VGG16-LSTM model for microscopic bacterial image classification. This study utilized a small subset of the DIBaS dataset consisting of six bacterial classes: Acinetobacter baumannii, Escherichia coli, Lactobacillus plantarum, Micrococcus spp., Propionibacterium acnes, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The total dataset size is highly constrained at 124 images, with a correspondingly small number of images per class ranging from 20 to 23. The dataset was divided into training, validation, and testing subsets in a 70:20:10 ratio. All microscopic images were resized to 224 × 224 pixels, normalized, and dynamically augmented during training to improve data variability under these limited-sample conditions. A pre-trained VGG16 network was employed to extract spatial image features, and the final convolutional feature map was reshaped into a spatial sequence and processed using an LSTM layer for further feature learning. Three optimization algorithms, namely Adam, RMSprop, and stochastic gradient descent, were compared. Among them, the RMSprop-optimized model exhibited the highest metrics after 50 epochs, achieving 92.86% accuracy, 95.24% precision, 92.86% recall, and a 92.38% F1-score; however, these performance indicators must be interpreted with caution as they are based on a severely limited test set (approximately 12 images). Some misclassifications occurred between P. aeruginosa and E. coli, which may be attributed to their shared gram-negative rod-shaped morphology. This finding highlights the inherent biological challenge of distinguishing visually similar bacterial species from microscopic image analysis alone, underscoring that such models remain strictly experimental and are not suited for clinical-grade diagnosis or field-ready environmental screening.
Multiple Imputation of White Blood Cell Measurements for Early Emergency Assessment Using Tree-Based MICEforest Prasetya, Renaldi Primaswara; Ashar, Muhammad; Zaeni, Ilham Ari Elbaith
The Journal of Experimental Life Science Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jels.2026.016.02.03

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Early clinical assessment in Emergency Departments (EDs) frequently relies on laboratory indicators that are often unavailable at the time of patient arrival. The White Blood Cell (WBC) count is a key marker for infection, inflammation, and acute physiological stress, yet missing or delayed WBC measurements are common in emergency care workflows. Conventional imputation methods typically replace missing values with single-point estimates, implicitly assuming full reliability and ignoring the uncertainty inherent in the imputation process. This paper investigates the use of multiple imputation strategies to address missing WBC measurements in emergency care data. A multivariate, tree-based imputation approach is employed to generate multiple plausible WBC values for each missing observation, capturing the inherent variability of laboratory uncertainty. Instead of focusing solely on point estimates, this study emphasizes the role of imputation variability as an indicator of confidence in reconstructed WBC values. Experiments are conducted on a synthetic emergency care dataset designed to mimic early ED scenarios, using three multiple imputations (M = 3) to compare single imputation and tree-based multiple imputation in terms of variability and uncertainty representation. Through analytical comparison and illustrative experiments on emergency care data with realistic missingness patterns, the proposed approach demonstrates that multiple imputation provides more informative and robust representations of missing WBC measurements compared to traditional single-imputation techniques. The results highlight how uncertainty-aware WBC reconstruction can better support early emergency assessment, particularly in high-risk and time-sensitive clinical scenarios. By focusing on WBC as a representative and clinically critical laboratory variable, this work underscores the importance of treating missing laboratory data as uncertain rather than deterministic. The proposed perspective offers practical insights for improving the reliability of data-driven decision support systems in emergency medicine and lays the groundwork for future integration with predictive modeling frameworks.
Optimizing Bacterial Cellulose from Coffee Husk Waste for Enhanced Vegan Leather Production Wahyudi, Aleyda Nur Halizah; Ardyati, Tri; Srihardyastutie, Arie; Habibi, Ananta Naufal; Kato, Masashi
The Journal of Experimental Life Science Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jels.2026.016.02.04

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Coffee production in Indonesia continues to increase each year, necessitating sustainable waste management to reduce the accumulation of coffee husk waste in the environment. This waste still contains natural carbon sources that can potentially be utilized as a fermentation medium for bacterial cellulose (BC) production, which is promising for vegan leather applications. This study aims to determine the most effective combination of molasses and ammonium sulfate (ZA) to enhance BC production and optimize the BC pretreatment process for vegan leather application. In this study, chemical composition analysis was also carried out using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis on samples of coffee fruit peel following the thermal delignification process to determine the optimal conditions for the process. BC production was carried out over 14 days with treatment variations of 5%, 10%, and 15% molasses and 0.3%, 0.5%, and 1% ZA. The pretreatment involved pressing and coating with a coconut oil–beeswax mixture, followed by characterization of BC through physicochemical properties, weight, and thickness. The effect of varying concentrations of molasses and ZA in the coffee husk extract medium had an effect on the weight and thickness of the cellulose membrane produced, with optimal results in treatment P3 (10% molasses and 0.3% ZA) (weight 509 g; thickness 9.69 mm). The pH value was measured before and after fermentation and showed a decrease caused by the activity of acetic acid bacteria.
Integration of Artificial Light and Solar Power System for Optimizing the Growth of Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.) in a Hydroponic System Eka Putri, Renny; Arini, Fahreza; Hasan, Ahsadi
The Journal of Experimental Life Science Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jels.2026.016.02.05

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The demand for energy-efficient and sustainable agricultural systems is increasing in response to limited arable land and rising food needs. This study aims to evaluate the performance of a solar power system (PLTS) as an energy source in a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system, assess the effectiveness of artificial lighting powered by PLTS on the growth of pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.), and analyze the technical and economic aspects of the system. An experimental method was used, involving the design and installation of the PLTS and artificial lighting system, energy performance testing, and observation of plant growth parameters over 27 days. The experiment compared the growth of pakcoy cultivated in an NFT system with artificial lighting against a control group grown conventionally without additional lighting. The results showed that the integration of artificial light powered by PLTS enhanced photosynthetic efficiency, as indicated by increased plant height, number of leaves, and leaf dimensions compared with the control. The system also proved to be energy-efficient, with an average solar panel efficiency of 12.98%, peak input power of 3,030.80 W.m-2, and peak output power of 287 W.m-2. The average solar radiation intensity received was 333.26 W.m-2. Overall, the integration of artificial lighting with a solar power system has significant potential to support the development of sustainable hydroponic agriculture.
Protective Effects of Cactus Powder Against Mobile Phone Radiation and Kidney Injury in Pregnancy: A Study in Mice Saputra, Aerio Rizqi; Saraswati, Indah; Armalina, Desy
The Journal of Experimental Life Science Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jels.2026.016.02.06

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Mobile phones were an important part of daily life. Several experimental studies have shown that exposure to electromagnetic radiation may contribute to intracellular calcium dysregulation and oxidative stress. However, the underlying mechanism remains incompletely understood and requires further investigation. Previous research has reported that rats exposed to electromagnetic radiation exhibit elevated serum creatinine levels, suggesting potential renal dysfunction, particularly during pregnancy, when physiological changes in renal function occur. Natural compounds with antioxidant and calcium channel-regulating effects can offer protective benefits against that damage. This study aimed to assess the effect of cactus (Opuntia cochenillifera) on serum creatinine levels and renal tubular injury in pregnant mice (Mus musculus) exposed to electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones. Eighteen pregnant mice were randomly assigned to three groups in a true experimental design. A treatment group (P) receiving both electromagnetic radiation exposure and dried cactus powder, a negative control group (K−) exposed only to electromagnetic radiation, and a healthy control group (Ks) not exposed to electromagnetic radiation. Serum creatinine levels and renal histopathological changes were evaluated on day 19. The data were collected and analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, followed by the Kruskal–Wallis test and the Mann–Whitney U test. The results show that the treatment group had significantly lower serum creatinine levels compared with both control groups. The treatment group also showed less renal tubular injury than the control group, although this difference was not statistically significant. These findings indicate that O. cochenillifera can help reduce kidney damage from electromagnetic radiation exposure.

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