Publications by authors named "Angga Dwiartama"
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- Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, and its incidence is rising in Indonesia, making early detection crucial for outbreak control.
- In response, researchers developed in-house real-time PCR assays (TaqMan and SYBR types) to accurately diagnose dengue, with TaqMan showing the highest sensitivity.
- A study involving 74 suspected dengue patients demonstrated that while the NS1 rapid test had high specificity, it and other rapid tests alone are inadequate for definitive diagnosis, supporting the need for more sensitive molecular tests like TaqMan PCR.
Background: As one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, Indonesia contains over 25,000 plant species, including unconventional food plants (UFPs). These plants are integral to the dietary practices of rural communities, providing essential nutrients often overlooked in modern diets. However, the use of UFP is declining, with both their dietary and cultural values being undermined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDigital technologies have opened up new perspectives in thinking about the future of food and farming. Not only do these new technologies promise to revolutionise our way of meeting global food demand, they do so by boldly claiming that they can reduce their environmental impacts. However, they also have the potential to transform the organisation of agri-food systems more fundamentally.
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- Hepatitis B is a major infectious disease in Indonesia, with cases increasing significantly despite a reduction in chronic disease conversion rates and improvements in immunization programs post-1997.
- This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Indonesians towards hepatitis B prevention and their willingness to undergo screening, using data from over 400 respondents across four provinces.
- Findings reveal high levels of knowledge and positive attitudes among respondents, but a negative correlation between knowledge and actual behaviors related to screening, suggesting a need for better health promotion strategies that consider socio-economic factors.
This study was performed to evaluate the health information system regarding the dengue surveillance system in Indonesia. Major obstacles to the implementation of an effective health information system regarding dengue cases in Bandung are examined, and practical suggestions on measures to overcome them are discussed. The study utilized a mixed-method research design using qualitative approaches: document analysis, key informants and focus group interviews.
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