Fortifying low-fat milk with nutrients essential for overall health, mainly gut health and immunity, is crucial as these can supply the substances required to keep the body's immune system functioning properly. Examples include adding fiber and vitamin premixes (a combination of A, E, and C). However, to meet consumer demand for variety and a distinctive flavor experience, flavored milk was …
Cheese cream filling is a delightful and versatile ingredient that adds a rich, creamy texture and flavor to a variety of desserts and baked goods. Additionally, the amount of fat will increase along with the mix of cream filling and cheese, which resulted in the concern of consumers. Therefore, fat content is reduced, cheese booster is used as a substitute for cheese powder to improve the …
Edible flower petals are beneficial for humans due to their high antioxidants content. Yet, the consumption of them is still limited. Therefore, incorporating flowers to familiar food products like cereal bars can be the solution. Nevertheless, baking at high temperatures might degrade the antioxidant of the flowers. This study was conducted to determine the antioxidant properties and capac…
Dry Eye Disease (DED) presents a significant challenge in ophthalmic care, necessitating effective preservative-free eye drop formulations. This study investigates the influence of process variables and polymer types, namely Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) and Xanthan Gum, on critical quality attributes (CQAs) of Polyethylene Glycol-Propylene Glycol (PEG-PG) eye drops, emphasizing a Qua…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease affecting cognition and memory. The exact cause of AD remains unclear, but two primary theories have been suggested to explain its cause: the cholinergic and amyloid hypothesis. The extracellular deposition of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and intracellular accumulation of phosphorylated tau protein called neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) …
The search for potential antiviral compounds in scientific research has emerged as a key target in battling against a global health threat from diverse infectious diseases. Daun gatal, also known as Laportea decumana, is a traditional native plant known for its pain relieving properties. Despite its unassuming nature, Daun gatal offers an abundant quantity of phytochemicals that indicate the…
Excessive exposure toward sun exposure manifests various dermatological issues, including sunburn and skin aging, and subsequently leads to advanced conditions such as skin cancers, with UV-B playing a key role by causing oxidative stress and mutations. Sunscreen is necessary to prevent the detrimental consequences of UV-B radiation. However, the inconvenience and concerns over chemical ing…
The upstream division of KGM uses a manual cleaning process for machine parts, which is time- consuming and inefficient. To address this issue, an innovative approach called indirect ultrasonic cleaning is proposed. Indirect ultrasonic cleaning uses powerful sound waves at a high frequency to remove unwanted substances from surfaces immersed in a liquid. Ultrasonic cleaning involves the for…
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is the most well-known cereal crop in the world as a source of food, since it contains carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Physical properties of wheat significantly influence grain quality.The physical properties of wheat significantly influence grain quality, assessed through tests such as the Physical Wheat Analysis Test, Allowable Storage Time of Wheat, Wheat…
In today’s digital era, digital marketing is the phenomenon that plays an effective role in achieving marketing goals. The spread of digital marketing includes several advantages for marketers, such as ease of targeting customers with high accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and global reach (Anis & Hassali, 2022). During the ongoing research, the intern came across a term called Pharma Digital …
The skin is a vital outer layer that serves as protection. Once the protective layer is disrupted, for example the formation of wounds due to outer layer damage, it may increase the likelihood of contraction skin infection, which is a global burden. When open wounds are in contact with microorganisms, it allows attachment and proliferation, resulting in the development of biofilms. Antibiot…
Numerous health benefits of medicinal plants are attributed to the abundance of phytochemicals. Among these plants is Elaeocarpus grandiflorus, an endemic tree native to Southeast Asia. The locals utilize its leaves, fruit, endocarp, and bark to treat a variety of illnesses, such as acute intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, and urinary tract infections. This study aims to evaluate and quantif…
The rapid advancement of technology has a big impact on how we live our daily lives. Artificial Intelligence (AI), or more precisely, an AI-powered chatbot, is one of those technologies. This virtual assistant has gained a lot of popularity recently, mostly because of noteworthy advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other basic fields like neural networks and natural…
The healthcare industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years due to technological advancements and digitalization. To address the need for accessible genomic healthcare information, GNOMED (Genomics Education) has been developed, a web application empowering patients with comprehensive reports from authorized genomic experts. Utilizing a rapid application development (R…
Public health surveillance plays a pivotal role in ending the COVID-19 emergency, especially monitoring the emergence of new lineages. A dynamic SARS-CoV-2 lineage naming system, known as the Pango nomenclature system currently being used to assist genomic epidemiology. Currently, researchers manually draw charts to visualize mutations found in major pango lineages that shape the evolutionar…
In recent years, the cosmetic industry in Indonesia has experienced a sustainable growth due to the emergence of both new local and established brands with strong reputations. Among all, Generation Z represents the predominant demographic shaping the trajectory of the beauty industry in Indonesia. However, the majority of conventional cosmetics have limited regard towards the environmental …
Earthcell is a brand that is planned to be established as a forward-thinking company and aims to align with Sustainable Development Goals specifically for responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), good health and well-being (SDG 3). The current market offerings are mostly loaded with products that incorporate artificial ingredients, high doses of caffeine, an…