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Analysis of radon concentration and gamma dose rate in residential houses of Ambon and Seram Islands, Maluku
Get PDFRadon concentration analysis in the residential houses on Ambon and Seram Island - Maluku through the passive method using the CR-39 nuclear track detector has been studied. The CR-39 nuclear track detector was installed inside the residential houses for 3 months. After finishing the exposure, the detector was taken and etched using 6.25 N NaOH solution. The nuclear track of radon in the CR-39 was read by a microscope with 400 times magnification. From the results of reading the track, determination of radon concentration in the houses was calculated. The results of the analysis showed that radon concentrations in the residential houses of Ambon and Seram Islands, Maluku at the low level were in the range of 2.56 0.18 Bq/m3 to 59.65 4.22Bq/m3 with an average value of 28.42 1.98 Bq/m3. The average concentration of radon is still below the average radon concentration in the world of 50 Bq/m3. The value of dose received by the population due to exposure of radon and gamma radiation in the range of 0.90-1.44 mSv/year. There is a positive correlation between radon concentration value and total radiation doses received by the population for a year. This data can be used in the study of radiation safety for the Ministry of Health and as a contribution to Indonesia in the international community about monitoring environmental radiation from radon concentrations in residential house
A modest method of synthesis Cu- based metal-organic frameworks using benzene dicarbocxylate as a ligan for promising candidate of flue gas CO2 adsorption
Get PDFMetal organic framework (MOF) is one of extraordinary materials in many technical field applications. One of them is as CO2 gas adsorbent. We studied, synthesized, and characterized Copper-based material, known as Metal organic frameworks (MOFs), using a solvothermal-based modification method. Copper salt (Cu (NO3)2. 3H2O) and benzene dicarboxylic acid (H2BDC) were mixed and then heated in an oven at 120C, to produce low impurities, small pore and uniform particle size of materials called CuBDC. Infrared spectroscopy and XRD data confirmed the formation of CuBDC. Furthermore, the result showed that CuBDC frameworks have good thermal stability up to 330C. Thereafter SEM picture showed random, layered, and asymmetrical corners structure which is typical of triclinic crystal system. Lastly, specific surface areas and the porosity were analyzed using The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method. It recorded 485 m2.g-1 of surface area while average pore volume and average pore size are 0.16 cm3.g-1 and 5.9 respectively. @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536869121 1107305727 33554432 0 415 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-language:IN; mso-fareast-language:IN;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;
Study of Medicinal Plants in the Geothermal Area of Mount Seulawah Agam, Aceh Besar District, Indonesia
Get PDFThe area of mount Seulawah Agam is an area of active volcano paths that impact the appearance of volcanic symptoms, that will affect the species of plants that grow in the area. This study aims to determine the potential of medicinal plant species and their diversity in the geothermal area of Seulawah Agam, Aceh Besar district. The data collection was carried out using multiple square plots placed using stratified sampling based on the soil temperature zone at a predetermined. Each area is set on four impartial actions in systematic random. The name of the species and its individual quantity of each potential plant was documented and analyzed accordingly. Then, they were analyzed based on scientific journals and identification books for medicinal plants. Data analysis was performed using importance value index and Diversity Index. The study found there were 32 species of 21 families of medicinal plants were identified started from the growth rates of seedlings, saplings, poles, and trees. The medicinal plants' diversity index analysis at each growth rate is classified into the medium category. Based on literature studies, plants' parts are commonly used as medicines such as leaves roots, sap, bark, and flowers. Utilization can be used to treat a variety of diseases and illnesses, as well as a parasitic infection. The result shows that the geothermal area of Seulawah Agam in Aceh Besar district has excellent resources and potential for medicinal plants that become used for the benefit of the surrounding community: they need to be maintained so that they still be beneficial for future generations
The effect of organic fertilizers on the leaf morphology and stomatal density of Pogostemon cablin Benth
Get PDFPogostemon cablin Benth is one of the most important crops grown in Indonesia, especially in Aceh province. It is well known as Patchouli belongs to Lamiaceae family and shows a great demand for perfume, luxury products, food and beverage industry. This study conducted to determine the effect of organic fertilizers application on the leaf morphology and stomatal density on the Pogostemon cablin Benth. The seedlings were transplanted for three months on the soil mixed either with manure or compost. The results obtained that was no significant different in affecting the leaf morphology of Pogostemon cablin Benth. The treatment with manure application showed the highest leaf length (15.23 cm) and the highest leaf width (10.5 cm), the leaf color is green. While the stomatal density obtained the significant difference among the treatments, the highest stomatal density in both side of the leaf surface showed in the application of manure, 663.5 mm-2 for adaxial part and 486.38 mm-2 for abaxial part. Stomatal type is anisocytic and on the leaf surface was found glandular and non-glandular trichomes
Vegetation analysis and plant diversity in Pinus Jantho Forest (PJF) nature reserve, Aceh Besar
Get PDFPinus Jantho Forest (PJF) Nature Reserve has unique characteristics and distinctive ecosystem that plays an important role in the preservation of germplasm and the protection of natural resources. The sustainability of the PJF Nature Reserve is strongly determined by vegetation of its constituents. Therefore, an effort is needed to help its management properly, one of which is by knowing the diversity of plants that make up the community in PJF Nature Reserve. The purpose of this research is to analyze the composition and diversity of plant species in PJF Nature Reserve. Data collection and sampling were done using multiple square method. The plots were laid out by systematic sampling. PJF Nature Reserve composed of 111 species from 46 family. The seedling and understorey have the highest number individuals (1028 in total). Then there are 240 individuals at sapling level, 108 individuals at pole, and 72 individuals for tree. The Euphorbiaceae family has the largest number of species (11 species). The highest Important Value Index (IVI) for seedlings and understorey, sapling and pole, and tree respectively were Chloranthus elatior (11.09%), Piper aduncum (21.90% and 19.32%), and Pinus merkusii (25.52%). The Diversity Index indicates a high level of plant species diversity (3.25-3.63)
Yield potential and resistance of corn (Zea mays L.) S5 generation
Get PDF. Maize S5 generation was obtained and assembled through open pollination, from its parents possessing high yield potential and resistant to downy mildew disease, where the parents were obtained through mass selection. The objective of this research was to evaluate the yield potential and resistance of maize S5 generation against downy mildew disease. The research was conducted at Syngenta Seed Indonesia, Kediri Field Station, Kedungmalang Village, Papat District, Kediri Regency, East Java, from May to October 2019. The research was employed Randomized Block Design (RBD) non Factorial with the only factor observed, 24 genotypes of maize, 5 genotypes for disease resistance assay and 4 genotypes for yield potential assay with 2 replications. The results showed that there were 5 resistant genotypes, 18ID010125, 18ID010141, 18ID010158, 18ID010134, 18ID010118 and 18ID010122 and 7 potential genotypes to have high yield, 18ID010144, 18ID010123, 18ID006020, 18ID010135, 18ID010125, 18ID007419 and 18ID010148. The results also exhibited 3 genotypes with the highest yield and possessed high resistance against downy mildew (18ID010125, 18ID010123 and 18ID010148)
Microclimate-based mortality analysis of the Cibodas Botanic Gardens plant collection
Get PDFDespite the routinely conducted treatment and maintenance of garden plant collection, the monthly mortality figures of the Cibodas Botanic Gardens (CBG) plant collections remain significant. It is presumed that the microclimate has a crucial influence on plant survivorship in the field. This study aimed to analyze the effect of microclimate conditions on the mortality rate of the CBG plant collection. The study was conducted by correlating the number of mortal plants with CBG monthly microclimatic conditions from 2017 to 2018. The analyzed microclimate parameters were temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, wind velocity, and solar radiation. The multiple regression modeling,t-test, and Pearson correlation test (r) were utilized to measure the level of significance of the correlation ( = 0.05). The findings were shown that the maximum wind velocity was the primary unit correlated to the number of mortality. The correlation was strong positive (r = 68.8%), and significant (p-value ). We suggested anticipating the disadvantages influences of strong wind supported by other extreme microclimate units, such as heavy rain. These events frequently caused high damage to the tree and other plant collections. These are expected to be taken into a consideration by the CBG operator and management in order to forecast and mitigate the risks of future plant collection losses
Identification of amylase activity from vannamei shrimps (Litopenaeus vannamei) digestive tract using size exclusion chromatography method
Get PDFVannamei shrimps (Litopenaeus vannamei), also known as white leg shrimps are widely cultivated and consumed by many people. However, most consumers have removed the shrimps head which integrates with its digestive tract. The digestive tract of white leg shrimp contains digestive enzymes, including amylase. This study aimed to determine the protein content and amylase activity from Vannamei shrimps digestive tract using the size exclusion chromatography method. The protein isolation of size exclusion chromatography was prepared in three steps, namely; centrifugation, precipitation, and dialysis. The protein from the dialysis step was purified by using gel filtration chromatography. Each obtained fraction was determined the protein content and amylase activity by using spectrophotometer UV-Vis method. The results showed that the fraction of 108th had the highest protein content and amylase activity with a value of 0.85 mg/ml and 25.66U/ml respectively. @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536869121 1107305727 33554432 0 415 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-language:IN; mso-fareast-language:IN;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;