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TEST OF BORAX AND FORMALINE ON SNACKS AT MUHAMMADIYAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PADANGSIDIMPUAN CITY
Get PDFAccording to data from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM), throughout 2012, the incidence of poisoning due to consuming food occupied the highest position, at 66.7%. One of the causes of food poisoning is the presence of food additives such as formalin, borax. At Muhammadiyah Elementary Schools 1, 2 and 3, there are a lot of street food vendors, such as; fried noodles, meatballs, sausages, snacks. This research aims to find out which snacks contain borax and formalin and to find out which snacks are safe and unsafe for children. Sampling used a simple random technique with the assumption that a lot of samples were purchased by children and were thought to contain borax and formalin, so that a sample of 15 snacks were obtained from 6 snack sellers. Then given code seller 1 until 15. In this research, the borax and formalin tests were carried out qualitatively, using test kit. The results of the research show that of the 15 samples of snacks that have been tested, there are no samples that are positive for borax and formalin. It is proven by the absence of color changes that occur in the samples of snacks that have been tested
ODONATA DIVERSITY AT THE MOUNT PERMISAN NATURAL TOURISM PARK SOUTH BANGKA REGENCY, BANGKA BELITUNG
Get PDFMount Permisan Natural Tourism Park, South Bangka regency is a conservation area that contains flora and fauna. The diversity of fauna in conservation areas is important to note because fauna can maintain the balance of natural ecosystems. This study aims to analyze the diversity of species and the effect of habitat characteristics on the Odonata population. Odonata sampling was carried out using an insect net randomly at a predetermined point in the left and right directions of the 100 m transect line. Identification was carried out at the Entomology Laboratory, Agricultural Quarantine Center Pangkalpinang, and compared with a comparison sample at the Zoology Laboratory, Biology Department, Universitas Bangka Belitung. Based on the research that has been done, found 14 species of Odonata from the sub-order Anisoptera and 11 species of damselfishes from the sub-order Zygoptera. The species diversity at that location was classified as moderate because H' was 1.56 to 2.05. The evenness value is high with a value of 0.62 to 0.90. The species of wealth (Margalef) is in the range of values from 2.55 to 2.75 which indicates the species richness of dragonflies in the Mount Permisan Natural Tourism Park index is classified as moderate
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CEMENT PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES IN BOOLANG REGENCY, MONGONDOW, NORTH SULAWESI
Get PDFThe cement industry is a large industry that can have an impact on the surrounding environment. In the area of Boolang Regency, Mongondow, North Sulawesi, there is a foreign cement industry that has only been operating for about 2 years. Therefore, it is necessary to study the environmental impacts that have occurred around the cement industry. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of the physical environment, especially water, on the production activities of the cement industry in Boolang Regency, Mongondow, North Sulawesi. The research method used was a laboratory test and the data were processed using STORET. The results showed that the water quality in the residents' wells was in very good condition, while the surface quality of the river water around the cement industry area could be categorized as lightly polluted
IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SOIL DEGRADING MICROBIALS CONTAMINATED WITH INSECTICIDES
Get PDFThe high use of insecticides can cause soil contamination in the rice field environment, so a solution is needed to reduce the contamination and the negative impact on human health. One of the efforts that can be done to overcome this problem was by bioremediation. The bioremediation technique was chosen due to it is eco- friendly, efficient, and cost-effective in its application. However, bioremediation relies on the capacity of living organisms to absorb, accumulate, translocate and detoxify pollutants in a polluted environment. The objective of this study is to explore microbes that can be used as bioremediation agents in soil exposed to various types of insecticide contamination. The results of this study was as many as ±56 species of microbes can be used as bioremediation agents for various types of insecticides so that bioremediation needs to be carried out in order to avoid pesticide residues on soil and agricultural products
ARTICLE REVIEW: THE USE OF AROMATHERAPY FOR ANOSMIA PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Get PDFThis study was conducted to determine the benefits of aromatherapy for anosmia people after exposure to COVID-19. Aromatherapy was often used for health therapy so it has the potential for the treatment of anosmia. This study is necessary to be done because there are a lot of anosmia sufferers and there is no effective way to treat it. The study of post-COVID-19 anosmia continues to evolve and more needs to be researched. This study was conducted by reviewing several literature studies originating from international and national journals, theses, and dissertations with a year limit of the last 10 years. From some literature it is known that aromatherapy can reduce the risk caused by anosmia. Aromatherapy can enter through the body's circulatory system and olfactory system through fragrances, It will affect the condition, memory, and psyche of a person. Although not very effective, further research on the benefits of aromatherapy for people with anosmia is necessary
ANALYSIS OF LEAD CONTENT (Pb) IN WASTE STREAMS AND WELL WATER AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLAINTS AROUND THE PAPER INDUSTRY IN BONDOWOSO
Get PDFWastewater in an industry which is often called liquid waste is a by-product produced by several human activities. Liquid waste pollution from industrial effluents containing lead (Pb) in dug well water used by the community for daily needs can cause poisoning and health complaints. This study aims to determine the content of lead (Pb) in the liquid waste stream and well water as well as public health complaints around the pulp and paper industry. This type of research was descriptive with the observational method. Liquid waste from the paper and pulp industry is known to contain heavy metal type lead (Pb), if it pollutes the environment around the industry it can cause various negative impacts for the community. There were 2 samples of dug well water 90 meters that have lead content above the quality standard, namely in well 8 and well 10 with lead content of 2,998 mg/L and 4,247 mg/L while for other dug well water it did not exceed the threshold value with results below 0.0085 mg/L. Based on the results of interviews with 40 respondents, most of the respondents who used dug well 8 and well 10 water experienced health complaints such as skin redness and itching on the hands and arms, and the most experienced redness, itching, and hot eyes after using dug well water contaminated with lead (Pb)
DIVERSITY OF MACROSCOPIC FUNGI IN THE LOMBONGO TOURISM PARK AREA GORONTALO PROVINCE
Get PDFFungi are organisms that do not have chlorophyll and are heterotrophic. Fungi can be found everywhere, both in the tropics, subtropics, at the North Pole and Antarctica. Mushrooms have very diverse types. The area of Lombongo Tourism Park, Gorontalo Province has various types of mushrooms. The Lombongo Tourism Park area is an area under the foot of Tilong Kabila mountain in Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province. The purpose of this study was to identify the types of macroscopic fungi in the Lombongo Tourism Park area of Gorontalo Province. This research was conducted in October 2020 at the Lombongo Tourism Park using the Cruise Method. The tools and materials used are digital cameras, GPS, masks, plastic gloves and writing instruments. The results showed that in the area of Lombongo Tourism Park, Gorontalo Province, there were 32 types/species of macroscopic fungi belonging to the Basidiomycota and Ascomycota divisions. The Basidiomycota division consists of 2 classes, namely Agaricomycetes and Basidiomycetes while the Ascomycota division consists of 1 class, namely Pezizomycetes. In the area of Lombongo Tourism Park, Gorontalo Province as a whole there are 3 classes, 6 orders, 16 families, 24 genus and 32 species. Family Polyporaceae which are mostly found in the area of Lombongo Tourism Park, Gorontalo Province
THE EFFECTIVENESS TEST OF ALOE VERA EXTRACT INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS BACTERIA
Get PDFStaphylococcus aureus bacteria are resistant to several kinds of antibiotics, so there is a need for natural antibiotics derived from plants, namely aloe vera. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of aloe vera leaf extract in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The type of research used was experimental using the disc diffusion method with a total of 25 samples with five concentrations of 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% then the data were analyzed using the One Way ANOVA test. The result is that aloe vera extract can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, it is proven by the presence of a disc zone at 100% concentration with a diameter of 11.5 mm. The results of statistical analysis with the One Way ANOVA test, in a value of 0.000, meaning that there was a significant difference. The conclusion obtained is that aloe vera extract can slow down the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria but based on the standard value of sensitivity of an aloe vera extract bacteria with the highest concentration it cannot be used as an antibiotic because it is less than the standard value of 14 mm
THE EFFECT OF COCOPEAT AND RICE HUSK PLANTING MEDIA HYDROPONICALLY ON THE GROWTH OF PALM OIL IN PRE NURSERY
Get PDFPalm oil can produce high productivity which must be supported from several aspects, one of them is a good and correct nursery. Palm oil nursery isusually carried out conventionally, namely planting using soil media. Hydroponic research using cocopeat and rice husks planting media on the growth of palm oil seeds in pre nursery has never been carried out. The objective of this study was to determine the growth of palm oil seedlings using the hydroponic method. This research was conducted in the STIPAP Medan greenhouse. This research was conducted from April to July 2018. This research was a non-factorial RAK, which consisted of four treatments, namely M0 (top soil), M1 (Cocopeat), M2 (rice husks), M3 (combination). Height, stem, number of leaves, dry and wet weight of roots and plants, root length were observed. Then data analysis with ANOVA with the continued test of 5% Duncan was performed. The results of the effect of cocopeat and rice husk media was there was no a significant effect on the treatment parameters of seed height, number of leaves, dry and wet weight of roots and plants, and root length
LARVICIDAL ACTIVITY OF TURMERIC (CURCUMA DOMESTICA) EXTRACT AGAINST AEDES AEGYPTI L.
Get PDFIndonesia occupies the top position as the country with the highest dengue cases in ASEAN. A variety of prevention dengue can be done which can be used chemicals. Chemical insecticides indeed provide effective results and optimal, but many negative impacts both on the environment and living organisms. The many negative effects of   chemical insecticides led to new research in the vector control safer, simpler, and environmentally sound. Control using biological insecticides (vegetable) is one of them. One of the plants that can be used as larvicides are turmeric (Curcuma domestica). Tumeric contains bioactive compounds such as essential oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins potential as an alternative killer mosquito larvae. Researchers create 6 concentration turmeric extract (0g / L; 0.25 g / L, 0.5 g / L; 1g / L; 2g / L; 4g / L) of each concentration included 25 larval Aedes aegypti L. The data obtained were performed Shapiro-Wilk normality test and then test the hypothesis by Kruskal Walis and probit test. Results obtained LC50value is 2.084g/L or 0.208% (w/v). The results showed that tumeric extract (Curcuma domestica) is effective to kill the larvae Aedes aegypti L