Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a promising packing material as it is biodegradable, non-toxic, has good mechanical properties, and can form bonds with foreign particles. Meanwhile, P. acidilactici postbiotics (metabolites) have the potential to be a natural food preservative as they contain antimicrobial compounds that are heat- and pH-stable. This research aims to develop a novel antimicrobia…
Wound dressings play a crucial role in promoting efficient wound closure and healing by providing an environment conducive to tissue repair. Traditional wound dressings, such as cellulose-based gauze, often exhibit challenges in adhesion and exudate absorption, necessitating frequent replacements that may cause additional trauma. Biocellulose (BC), derived from bacteria, presents a natural c…
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biopolymer currently being coveted for its versatility, sustainable sourcing and biodegradability. The Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L) lab has been conducting research on BC fermentation and surrounding BC produced by the kombucha isolate Komagataeibacter intermedius, with past findings showing a great prospect of the bacteria being abl…
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…
PT. Phapros Tbk is a pharmaceutical company under the PT. Kimia Farma, which has a vision and several missions based on the fundamental pillars of trust, and holds firmly to the core value of AKHLAK. This company produces OTC medications, generic drugs, prescription drugs, and medical devices. Thus, in producing various pharmaceutical products, specifically the Quality Assurance (QA) department…
One of the problems faced by palm oil industry and consumers is its susceptibility to lipid oxidation, leading to food deterioration. Therefore, there is a rise interest in antioxidant utilization, especially natural antioxidants to maintain the quality of oil and to prevent the oxidation. The objective of this study was to observe the effect of antioxidant utilization towards the oxidation lev…
This study observed the physicochemical and microbiological stability of plant based meatballs made from local ingredients which are vacuum packed and frozen. During frozen storage, deterioration happened gradually caused by microbial growth and physicochemical changes. Thus, the microbial content including bacteria (TPC), yeast and mold (TYMC), and physicochemical aspects including water a…
"Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis that could evade at least two different first-line anti tuberculosis drugs. MDR-TB poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in middle to lower income countries where affordable and rapid diagnostic tools are crucially needed. This situation has brought the idea of leveraging who…
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a notable species reared in the aquaculture industry. It is famous for its protein content, rapid growth rate and adaptability in various types of water. It makes Tilapia advantageous in aquaculture for mass production through intensification. However, the stack volume of rearing may lead to disease manifestation by bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses…
Technology development has rapidly increased in every division, especially in healthcare. Hospital management started to improve by incorporating technological tools and systems in this era. With the system prepared from the hospital, patient data can be saved and prepared systematically to be used as a queue line of appointments. It could be improved by using a chatbot which increases the effi…
The Sail Internship program through MSIB at PT. Suri Tani Pemuka was implemented according to the terms of reference. The Company which is active in the aquaculture especifically: The use of immunostimulants as an alternative to antibiotics in tackling bacterial infection. The project entitled, postbiotics for litopenaeus vannamei as immunostimulants: Application and Effects on the immune Syst…
Beef has been a staple food for mankind and its consumption has been in an uptrend throughout the years as it is a common source of protein, while also containing a lot of polyunsaturated fats, high in water content, and other nutrients, all of which are the main cause of beef spoilage, namely, the breakdown of protein, lipid oxidation, and microbial infestation. To extend the shelf life of …
"This study aimed to develop chicken nuggets and chicken meatballs using different substitutions of chicken seasoning obtained from different suppliers. The availability of specific ingredients, long lead time, cost, and Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) would impact the production process of the products. Consequently, the sensory properties of the products were examined. All the data shows no …
(TB) is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. According to WHO 2020 data, Indonesia is one of the countries with a high number of TB sufferers, highlighting the importance of accessible TB treatment. Additionally, starting in 2021, the Department of Health of the Republic of Indonesia announced that Indonesia aims to be TB-free by 2030. TB is traditionally treated using Isoniazid, Rif…
Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest biodiversity in the world. Despite its huge potential to develop medicinal plants into herbal products, the utilization of medicinal plants in Indonesia is only up to 5%. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for up to 70% of dementia cases affecting over 24 million people worldwide. As the average life expectancy of humans increases, more than 5…
he author team of Prescott's Microbiology continues the tradition of past editions by providing a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. This balance makes Microbiology appropriate for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses. The authors have introduced a number of pedagogical elements designed to facilitate student learning. They also remain focused on re…
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Mathematics for Biological Scientists is a new undergraduate textbook which covers the mathematics necessary for biology students to understand, interpret and discuss biological questions. The book's twelve chapters are organized into four themes. The first theme covers the basic concepts of mathematics in biology, discussing the mathematics used in biological quantities, processes and struc…
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The author team of Prescott's Microbiology continues the tradition of past editions by providing a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. This balance makes Microbiology appropriate for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses. The authors have introduced a number of pedagogical elements designed to facilitate student learning. They also remain focused on r…
Over 500 prokaryotic genomes have been sequenced to date, and thousands more have been planned for the next few years. While these genomic sequence data provide unprecedented opportunities for biologists to study the world of prokaryotes, they also raise extremely challenging issues such as how to decode the rich information encoded in these genomes. This comprehensive volume includes a collect…
Voet and Pratt's 4th edition of Principles of Biochemistry, challenges readers to better understand the chemistry behind the biological structure and reactions occurring in living systems. The latest edition continues this tradition, and additionally incorporates coverage of recent research and an expanded focus on preparing and supporting students throughout the course. With the addition of ne…
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This text discusses the high-resolution NMR of liquid samples and concentrates exclusively on spin-half nuclei (mainly 1 H and 13 C ). It is aimed at people who are familiar with the use of routine NMR for structure determination and who wish to deepen their understanding of just exactly how NMR experiments work. It demonstrates that in NMR it is possible, quite literally on the back of an enve…
This is an integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course. One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series. Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as require…
This is serious science with an approach built for today's students. Smith's "Organic Chemistry" continues to breathe new life into the organic chemistry world. This new third edition retains its popular delivery of organic chemistry content in a student-friendly format. Janice Smith draws on her extensive teaching background to deliver organic chemistry in a way in which students learn: with l…
There are no shortcuts in organic chemistry. Understanding and mastery cannot be achieved without devoting adequate time and attention to the theories and concepts of the discipline. It is with this premise that Ouellette and Rawn set out to comprehensively survey the field in Organic Chemistry, with an emphasis on connecting the basic principles of organic chemistry to real world challenges th…
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The 10th edition of Halliday’s Fundamentals of Physics builds upon previous editions by offering several new features to address the common course issues in calc-based Physics. Examples include: chapter sections organized and numbered to match the Concept Modules; added Learning Objectives; illustrations changed to reflect multimedia versions available in WileyPLUS; and new free body diagrams…