Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination on Semen Quality in Bali Cattle
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a significant concern in livestock management, necessitating effective vaccination programs to protect cattle. Bali cattle, an important breed in Indonesia, are no exception. A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Artificial Insemination Centre (NAIC) in Singosari and Universitas Airlangga in Surabaya sought to determine whether FMD vaccination […]
Three-dimensional Au-MnO2 nanostructure as an agent of synergistic cancer therapy
Many therapies to treat cancer through chemotherapeutic medicines have been developed, such as cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, doxorubicin, and fluorouracil. Regardless, as a side effect of the chemotherapeutic drug, this treatment affected normal tissue, resulting in inappropriate drug distribution and rapid metabolism before reaching the targeted tumor tissue. Chemotherapy is a clinical technique that offers a therapeutic […]
Potential of carbon nanodots as COVID-19 antibody detection
The first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in humans was discovered in Wuhan City, China. This disease is caused by SARS-CoV-2. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, COVID-19 is the third disease caused by a coronavirus, spreading faster and more extensively than SARS and MERS. Studies show that COVID-19 patients admitted to […]
Optimizing Cellulose Fiber Properties from Chromolaena Odorata and Ananas Comosus
Various pulping methods, such as Kraft, sulfite, and soda, have been adopted to produce cellulose from lignocelluloses. Pulping methods such as semi-chemical, sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, and organosolv and sulfite acid have been employed in the time past. However, the chemical method has been used extensively to isolate cellulose from plant biomass, and the […]
UNAIR FPK prevents stunting with protein isolate-based fish products
UNAIR NEWS – To support the government’s efforts to combat stunting, Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPK) has launched a community service program by introducing protein isolate-based fish products. The event, held in Putat Jaya Barat RT 11 on Saturday, July 12, 2024, aimed to introduce nutritionally rich fish products to prevent […]
Entropy-Based Analysis of Electromyography Signal Complexity During Flexion of the Flexor Carpi Radialis Muscle Under Varied Load Conditions
Stroke is a disease that affects many people in the community. According to data from the World Stroke Organization’s (WSO) Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2022, stroke is the world’s second most prevalent cause of death and the third most common cause of disability. The estimated global cost of stroke has increased significantly, with a 70% […]
Dangers of antibiotic resistance in digestive system
Antibiotic resistance is becoming one of the most critical health threats worldwide. It’s a silent crisis, brewing within us, often unnoticed until it’s too late. This issue is not only about the misuse of antibiotics but also involves the complex ecosystem of bacteria residing in our gut. Recent research conducted in Indonesia sheds light on […]
Finite Element Analysis of Ventral Ankle-Foot Orthosis Under Cuff and Ground Reaction Force Loading
Tuberculosis (TB) has become a global problem, especially in developing countries. More than 10 million people in the world suffered due to TB in 2019, with India as the highest contributor in this number (26%), followed by Indonesia in second place at 8.5% and China in third place at 8.4%. Spinal TB accounts for about […]
Biomass-Based Mixed Matrix Membrane Adsorbers for Removal of Creatinine in Dialysate Fluid
Kidney disease is an issue in world health with high medical costs and chronic kidney disease has become a global problem because the number of cases continues to increase yearly, nationally and globally. The data in 2018 of Basic Health Research (Riskedas) show an increase in cases of chronic kidney disease in Indonesia at the […]
Examination of Semen Fructose Levels in Infertile Male Patients
The fructose examination is one of the biochemical tests used to diagnose the cause of male infertility. It is not a routine test, but it is a useful supplemental test to provide information on specific clinical conditions, that is done after routine testing ejaculate analysis. According to World Health Organization (WHO) ejaculate analysis laboratory guidelines […]
Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Hydrothorax
Hepatic Hydrothorax is an accumulation of transudative pleural effusion (generally ≥500 ml) in patients with chronic liver disease and portal hypertension, after excluding other etiologies such as heart, lung, kidney disorders and so on. Pleural fluid comes from capillaries on the surface of the parietal pleura which move based on the Starling force and are […]
Biological Identification of Skulls in Indonesian and Thai Populations
The most important thing in identification is the level of accuracy. A high accuracy value can speed up the identification process. The use of the correct method supports this process quickly, especially when the condition of the victim found is a result of mutilation or a bomb explosion. Special conditions with an incomplete body are […]