Enhancing tribological performance of electric vehicle lubricants: Nanoparticle-enriched palm oil biolubricants for wear resistance.

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) calls for sustainable advancements in automotive lubricants, as traditional fossil-fuel-based products pose environmental challenges. Palm oil-based biolubricants enriched with nanoparticles present a promising eco-friendly alternative that meets the thermal and tribological demands of EVs. This paper aims to analyze the development of nanoparticle-enriched palm oil-based biolubricants, aimed at improving the sustainability and performance of electric vehicle (EV) lubrication systems.

A novel cocrystal approach celecoxib with piperine: Simultaneously enhance dissolution rate and compressibility.

Celecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), exhibits analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties similar to piperine, the secondary metabolite of Piper nigrum L. Unfortunately, celecoxib has a low compressibility and low dissolution rate in aqueous medium. This study aimed to prepare a cocrystal of celecoxib and piperine to enhance the dissolution rate and compressibility properties of celecoxib.

Developing application software to quickly detect the adolescent's risky behaviour to prevent teen pregnancy.

Objective: To develop a software application for early detection of adolescent's risky behaviour, and promotion of safe reproductive health.

Methods: The multi-stage study was conducted from September 20, 2018, to April 3, 2019, at Rumbai District Pekanbaru, Riau-Indonesia. The planned software application was developed using the waterfall design model which is a sequential process.

Determinant Factors of Children's Blood Lead Levels in Java, Indonesia.

Introduction: Lead poisoning contributes to a significant burden of disease as a toxic substance found in air, soil, and water. In Indonesia, the risk of exposure is high due to the inappropriate recycling of used lead batteries. The objective was to investigate the factors that influence lead levels in children's blood.

Association between COVID-19 Post-infection and Work Capacity among Healthcare Workers in the National Referral Hospital in Indonesia.

Background: Patients who had severe COVID-19 infection were thought to be one of the factors affecting the suitability of work capacity. Functional capacity can be measured by 6-minute walking test (6MWT). Some particular jobs have a minimum functional capacity to be met.

A High-Performance, Low Defected, and Binder-Free Graphene-Based Supercapacitor Obtained via Synergistic Electrochemical Exfoliation and Electrophoretic Deposition Process.

An integrated electrochemical exfoliation and electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method is developed to achieve a high-performance graphene supercapacitor. The electrochemical delamination of graphite sheet has obtained a low-defected few-layer graphene adorned with oxygen-containing functional groups. Then, the EPD process produced a binder-free electrode to alleviate the graphene restacking problem.

Cyclic diarylheptanoids from : isolation, transformation, and bioactivity evaluation.

Three cyclic diarylheptanoids, myricanol (), myricanone (), and porson (), were isolated from (Myricaceae). As a major component, myricanol () was obtained from dry powdered bark and twigs (up to 1.6%).

Comparison of efficacy and safety of open and laparoscopic proximal ureterolithotomy for ureteral stone management: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Despite advances in non-invasive and minimally invasive techniques, some proximal ureteral stones with impaction require open or laparoscopic surgery. No systematic reviews or meta-analyses have compared the efficacy and safety of open proximal ureterolithotomy and laparoscopic approaches. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety between open and laparoscopic proximal ureterolithotomy for ureteral stone management.

Galactagogue activity of poly-herbal decoction from Indonesia: a randomized open label controlled trial.

Objectives: Indonesia have several herbs empirically used as galactagogue. However there are limited clinical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of this herbs especially poly-herb. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of polyherbal galactagogue (PHG) consist of katuk leaves, torbangun leaves and papaya leaves compared to commercial galactagogue capsules (CGC) that contain a single plant extract, katuk leaves.

Improving routine health data in Indonesia: Utilising the WHO data quality tool for Aplikasi Satu Data Kesehatan.

Introduction: Assessment of data quality in the era of big data is crucial for effective data management and use. However, there are gaps in data quality assessment for routine health data to ensure accountability. Therefore, this research aims to improve the routine health data quality that have been collected and integrated into Aplikasi Satu Data Kesehatan (ASDK) as the primary health data system in Indonesia.

rapid syphilis compared diagnostic algorithm syphilis in men who have sex with men (MSM).

Background: Syphilis infection can be asymptomatic and difficult to diagnose based on clinical symptoms. Early detection and treatment are critical for preventing and controlling syphilis as well as long-term serious complications. A serological examination based on the diagnostic algorithm was used to confirm the diagnosis of syphilis.

Factors Associated With Diabetes Self-Care Performance in Indonesians With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: In Indonesia, the number of Type 2 diabetes cases is increasing rapidly, making it the third leading cause of death and among the leading noncommunicable disease healthcare expenditures in the country. Thus, there is a critical need for Indonesians with Type 2 diabetes to perform better self-care to optimize their health and prevent the onset of comorbidities.

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the influence of knowledge, depression, and perceived barriers on Type 2 diabetes self-care performance in Indonesia.

Morushalunin D, a tri--bridged Diels-Alder type adduct from var. root cultures and the related precursors.

Three Diels-Alder type adducts (-) along with their precursors, including one 2-arylbenzofuran () and one stilbene (), were isolated from the MeOH extract of var. root cultures. Among them, is a new Diels-Alder type adduct named morushalunin D.

Topsoil's magnetic and electrical properties in a volcanic and tropical region.

Environmental monitoring by measuring topsoil's magnetic and electrical properties is one practical, quick, and low-cost approach. This method has been used worldwide as a proxy for the presence of potentially toxic elements. However, additional research must be conducted on diverse soil types, geology, and climates.

The effects of prolonged stress exposure on the brain of rats and insights to understand the impact of work-related stress on caregivers.

Introduction: Stress exposure is a significant concern in the healthcare sector. This animal model study aims to reproduce caregivers' working conditions and determine their impact on the brain.

Method: Twenty-four healthy male rats of the Wistar strain were divided into four groups.

Performance of a modified and intermittently operated slow sand filter with two different mediums in removing turbidity, ammonia, and phosphate with varying acclimatization periods.

The present study investigated the utilization of blood clam shells as a potential substitute for conventional media, as well as the influence of the acclimation time on the efficacy of an intermittent slow sand filter (ISSF) in the treatment of real domestic wastewater. ISSF was operated with 16 h on and 8 h off, focusing on the parameters of turbidity, ammonia, and phosphate. Two media combinations (only blood clam shells [CC] and sand + blood clam shells [SC]) were operated under two different acclimatization periods (14 and 28 d).

The current existence of ChatGPT in education: a double-edged sword?

The authors in this article would like to invite related parties to carry out updates in the world of education, that the existence of ChatGPT can provide new enthusiasm for all of us to improve in a better direction.

User Compliance With the Health Emergency and Disaster Management System: Systematic Literature Review.

Background: Health-related hazards have a detrimental impact on society. The health emergency and disaster management system (Health EDMS), such as a contact-tracing application, is used to respond to and cope with health-related hazards. User compliance with Health EDMS warnings is key to its success.

The Effectiveness of Digital-Based Psychotherapy in Overcoming Psychological Problems in College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review.

This review aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of digital-based psychotherapy in overcoming the psychological problems of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several databases consisting of EBSCO-Host CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Sage Journal, and Taylor and Francis were used in the search process and resulted in experimental studies focusing on the effectiveness of the application of digital-based psychotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic timeline (2019-2022). Descriptive and exploratory analyses were performed based on the data set from the study.

The differential item functioning (DIF) testing for the WOCC (Ways of Coping Checklist) instrument based on gender.

This study examined the Item Response Theory (IRT) method with statistical analysis to determine Differential Item Functioning (DIF) between men and women on the Ways of Coping Checklist (WOCC) Instruments revised by Vitaliano, Russo, Carr, Mauiro, and Becker (1985). Furthermore, it utilized primary data from 722 respondents with educational backgrounds ranging from senior high school, diplomas, and doctorates. The software packages QUEST, BILOG-MG, LISREL, and ITEMAN were used for analysis to address the concerns.

Comparison of tea tree oil 5%, tea tree oil 10%, and nystatin inhibition zones against vaginal Candida isolates in pregnancy.

Introduction: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in pregnancy frequently develops into recurrent infections. Clinical study suggests that conventional topical treatments for VVC are not always enough to eradicate Candida spp. from the vaginal microenvironment.

Application of Amniotic Membrane in Skin Regeneration.

Amniotic membrane (AM) is an avascular structure composed of three different layers, which contain collagen, extracellular matrix, and biologically active cells (stem cells). Collagen, a naturally occurring matrix polymer, provides the structural matrix/strength of the amniotic membrane. Tissue remodeling is regulated by growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, and other regulatory molecules produced by endogenous cells within AM.

Microbiomes in Acne Vulgaris and Their Susceptibility to Antibiotics in Indonesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hot and humid countries such as Indonesia have a higher prevalence of acne vulgaris (AV). The activity of skin microbes, not only , contribute to the formation of AV. Topical and oral antibiotics are routinely prescribed to treat AV.

Genome Sequence of a Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Detected in Indonesia in 2022.

During 2022, outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were reported across the islands of Indonesia, a country that had previously maintained an FMD-free (without vaccination) status since 1990. This report describes the near-complete genome sequence of a representative FMD virus collected from these cases belonging to the O/ME-SA/Ind-2001e lineage.