Infographic: Fish Milk: Does it exist?
UNAIR NEWS – The topic of “fish milk” has recently sparked widespread discussion in both media and public discourse. Many perceive this innovative product as a promising alternative food source that offers various health benefits. However, it is essential to examine the terminology and purported advantages of fish milk more critically. According to Prof. Dr. […]
Infographic: Can Wave-Breaking Armor Structures Be Solution to Coastal Erosion?
UNAIR NEWS – The government has proposed constructing massive seawalls as a measure to address the threat of rising sea levels along the northern coast of Java. Ecological Impact The construction of seawalls has the potential to significantly alter the northern coast’s ecosystem and shoreline dynamics. Changes in ocean currents and wave patterns could result […]
Infographic: Post Truth Era, When Influencers Hold More Sway Than Experts
UNAIR NEWS – The post-truth era is a phenomenon where society places greater trust in information from influencers rather than experts in their respective fields. According to Angga Prawadika Aji, SIP, MA, a lecturer in Communication Studies at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), the rise of this phenomenon is […]
Infographic: VAT 12 % Explained
UNAIR NEWS – The government has officially announced an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12%, effective January 1, 2025. This policy has sparked debates across various groups, particularly given the ongoing decline in Indonesia’s middle class and its purchasing power. Decline in Middle-Class Purchasing Power Between 2019 and 2024, the number […]
Government Proposes Downstream Policy, FPK Lecturer Highlights Seaweed as a Viable Option
UNAIR NEWS – The government has identified opportunities for downstream processing of 26 commodities across sectors such as plantations, forestry, fisheries, marine resources, minerals, coal, and oil and gas. Among these, seaweed stands out as a promising candidate for development through downstream initiatives. Annur Ahadi Abdillah, S.Pi., M.Si., Ph.D., offered his insights on the […]
Infographic: Is Indonesia Facing Overpopulation?
UNAIR NEWS – The Statistics Indonesia (BPS) conducted Indonesia’s national population census in 2020. According to the census, Generation Z dominates the population, accounting for 27.94%. Key contributing factors include environmental degradation, population mobility, declining mortality rates, increasing birth rates, poor management of natural resources. Only 37% of millennial Indonesians graduate from high school—not even half. […]
Infographic: Mpox Outbreak Escalates, Importance of Preventive Measures
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) has reported a significant rise in confirmed Monkeypox (Mpox) cases across the country. As of mid-August, a total of 88 confirmed Mpox cases have been recorded in various regions. In response to the growing number of cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox […]
Infographic: Ovarian cancer in infants, is it possible?
UNAIR NEWS – A recent case of a 19-month-old baby diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Malaysia has captured widespread public attention. Dr. Pungky Mulawardhana, SpOG, Subsp. Onk, a specialist in Obstetrics and Oncology, explained that ovarian cancer typically affects adult women, often in later years. However, rare non-epithelial cases can also occur in infants and […]
Infographic: Middle class decline threats Indonesian economy
UNAIR NEWS – Recent data indicates an alarming decline in Indonesia’s middle class, with increasing numbers falling into categories like poor, near-poor, and the Aspiring Middle Class (AMC). This threat has the potential to hinder Indonesia’s economic growth if not addressed promptly, according to Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) economics expert, Prof. […]
Infographic: Is the sea sand export policy threatening coastal ecosystems?
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government has reopened opportunities for sea sand exports after implementing Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023 concerning Marine Sediment Management. The Ministry of Trade further revised the 20-year export ban with the release of Ministerial Regulation No. 20/2024 and No. 21/2024. The process of exporting sea sand can disrupt the […]
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
UNAIR NEWS – Alzheimer’s disease, also known as dementia, is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by a progressive, chronic decline in memory function. This disorder leads to memory impairment, often manifesting as forgetfulness or cognitive lapses. Alzheimer’s disease occurs when the hippocampus, a key region of the brain responsible for memory, is damaged, resulting in brain shrinkage. […]
