Indonesia is striving for a greener and cleaner future, and is pushing for the commercial application of biofuels. Currently Indonesia is focused on palm-oil based biofuels, but it comes with many negative impacts and challenges. Hence, it is necessary to improve upon biofuel production technology. Shifting towards third generation microalgal biofuels is an attractive option, as microalgae h…
Seasonal changes significantly affect consumer behavior, psychological responses, and physiological health, presenting unique challenges and acceptance for each season. Despite this connection, limited research directly correlates seasonal variations with consumer acceptance for food and beverages, which are often influenced by cultural and sensory associations. This research gap presents a…
Instant noodle production often faces issues like inconsistent texture, poor moisture control, and uneven fat distribution, leading to lower consumer satisfaction. With rising demand for natural, minimally processed food additives, plant-based stabilizers are gaining interest. This study explores using okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) mucilages as stabil…
Ultraviolet light is a type of light that is exhibited from the sun. Ultraviolet is divided into 3 types, including UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C light. These Ultraviolet light might cause several adverse effects including skin and eye damage. Hence, the application of sunscreen is important to prevent the damage induced by UV exposure. Sunscreen is divided into several types including cream, stick, …
Keratoconus presents a significant challenge in ophthalmology, urging effective treatment strategies to mitigate its impact on patients’ lives. This study investigates the safety and efficacy of combined therapy, utilizing rose bengal (RB) and riboflavin (RBF) for keratoconus management. Through ex vivo and in vitro experiments, significant increases in corneal stiffness and cell viability…
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…
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…
The widespread trend of global industrialization in Indonesia has resulted in the depletion of natural resources and environmental destruction. Indonesia has been undergoing recent changes in accordance with the 2030 agenda to potentially achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and reduce carbon footprint. The pivotal role of an organization’s Human Resource (HR) Department in cultivatin…
Milna, a specially formulated collection of breastfeeding complementary foods (weaning foods), and Prenagen, a low-fat milk for pregnant moms aimed at nutrition preparation for pregnancy and breastfeeding, both created by PT. Sanghiang Perkasa, a Kalbe company, embarked on a strategic initiative to cultivate product awareness during its introductory phase in the Malaysian market for Milna and M…
The gut microbiota represents a vast reservoir of bioactive substances with potential implications for human health and disease. This study focused on the identification of a novel metabolite originating from the gut microbiota strain Aneurinibacillus aneurinilyticus and evaluated its antibacterial properties. Advanced analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography, high-r…
Enterobacter bugandensis belongs to the ESKAPE bacteria, a group notorious for being prominent causative agents of hospital-acquired infections. Despite being a recent discovery in 2016, E. bugandensis is an emerging pathogen that has been responsible for several bacteremia outbreaks. Notably, E. bugandensis possesses high levels of multidrug resistance and little is known about its pathogenesi…
The internship report highlights the work as a Research and Development intern for five months carried out by the authors in PT Nutrifood Indonesia. It is a limited liability company that operates in the food industry and specializes in producing healthy foods and beverages. The intern was responsible for new product development and enhancing existing orange powder drinks and RTD products (oat …
In recent years, the food industry develops functional food which produces health benefits to the customer and the beverage industry is a suitable sector to explore. Therefore, this project aims to develop a collagen drink using the Thong Pha Phum GI (Geographical Index) rambutan as a locally grown fruit in Thailand. The main objective is to observe the effects of different concentrations of ra…
The prevailing ubiquity of carbonated beverages in the consumer market is coupled with concerns regarding their high sugar content, which is implicated in health risks such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes mellitus, and certain cancers. Acknowledging these health implications, PT Sinar Sosro is actively reformulating its products to reduce sugar content. This project focuse…