The Potential Impact of Dietary Fiber Supplementation on Hemoglobin and Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) Levels in Pregnant Women with Anemia Receiving Oral Iron Therapy in Indonesia.

Purpose: Anemia during pregnancy can lead to physical and cognitive impairments, fatigue, and postpartum depression. Dietary fiber, as a prebiotic, supports gut health by producing short-chain fatty acids, which enhance immunity and aid iron absorption. This study investigates the impact of fiber supplementation on hemoglobin and reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) levels in anemic pregnant women receiving oral iron therapy.

Herbal Medicines as Complementary Therapy for Managing Complications in COVID-19 Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized and classified as a group of conditions marked by persistent high blood glucose levels. It is also an inflammatory condition that may influence concurrent disease states, including Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Currently, no effective drug has been found to treat COVID-19, especially in DM patients.

Effect of Soaking Treatments in Acid and Salt Solutions on Physicochemical, Structural, Thermal and Rheological Properties of Porang ( Blume) Flour.

Research Background: Porang ( Blume) contains a high amount of starch, glucomannan and Ca-oxalate. Soaking porang tuber in acid (citric acid) and salt (sodium chloride) solutions affects the Ca-oxalate content, functional, rheological and thermal properties of porang flour. The aim of this study is to thoroughly investigate the effect of soaking treatments in acid and salt solutions at different temperatures on the physicochemical, rheological and thermal properties, functional groups, molecular mass and morphology of porang flour.

Potential of soybean-velvet bean combination tempe in improving cognitive function.

Velvet bean is a native Indonesian legume containing L-dopa, yet it remains underutilized. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of different types of tempe (soybean, velvet bean, and their combination) on cognitive function, brain histology, dopamine levels, and serum β-amyloid in rats, as well as to identify the parameters most influencing cognitive function, including brain mass and volume, hippocampal neuron count, and dopamine and β-amyloid levels. An experimental study was conducted using a completely randomized design with one factor: the protein source of diet.

Intelligent Pattern Recognition Using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors for Smart Environment.

Distributed fiber optic sensors (DFOSs) have become increasingly popular for intrusion detection, particularly in outdoor and restricted zones. Enhancing DFOS performance through advanced signal processing and deep learning techniques is crucial. While effective, conventional neural networks often involve high complexity and significant computational demands.