16 research outputs found

    Analysis of Mythology in Rick Riordan’s novel “The Red Pyramid”

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    This thesis studied about analysis of Mythology in Rick Riordan‟s novel “The Red pyramid”. The thesis aims of analyzingthe kinds of Mythological symbol and describe meaning of Mythological symbol in the novel. The writer used semiotic analysis approach to find the kinds of mythological symbols and describe the meaning of mythological symbol in the novel. Then the writer used note taking as the instrument. Along this instrument, the writer read the novel, and then taking note cards to analyze the mythological symbols kinds on the novel, after that the kinds of mythological symbols was written down on the card and the writer classified the kinds of mythological symbol and described the meaning of mythological symbol expression from the novel. In this thesis, the writer found five kinds of mythological symbol in the novel. Those are object, character, sense, setting, and action. Objects; usually the symbols we find in the literature are inanimate objects, such as glass, rose, ring, and chair, Characters; symbolic characters in some fiction or plays are not well rounded and fully known, but are seen fleeting and remain slightly mysterious, Sense; sometimes a symbol addressees a sense rather than sight, Setting; in fiction or play, feature of physical photograph can provide rich suggestion, Action; a symbolic act is a gesture with large significant meaning than usual.Then, the writer also described the meaning of mythological symbol expression that carried out by author in the novel. This thesis implicates to tell people how kinds of mythological symbol have become variation in the work. Besides, this thesis can stimulate the students of English Literature to learn more about mythology in culture and the society

    Pengukuran Konsentrasi dan Kemurnian DNA Genom Nyamuk Anopheles barbirostris

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    The purity and concentration of DNA information from some sample are important to measure the degree of contamination. Anopheles barbirostris mosquitoes samples from Kalukutinggu Village was extracted to obtain the genome DNA using PureLink Genomic DNA mini Kits. The purity and concentration of DNA Anopheles barbirostris was measured by using nano spectrophotometer. The results showed that DNA concentration was 17,33 – 34,79 ug/ml, and their purity were 1,90 average. The purity and concentration of the DNA from the samples showed were not contaminated and eligible for the next step, that is DNA amplificatio

    Indeks Maya dan Indeks Entomologi Vektor Demam Berdarah Dengue di Kabupaten Mamuju Tengah, Sulawesi Barat

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    The existence of containers as a potential habitat breeding places for mosquitoes in the community can affect the population density of Aedes. The maya index is an indicator to measure the number of containers that can be a breeding places for mosquitoes. This study aims to determine maya index and entomology index in Central Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province. This study was an observational study conducted in 2015 in three sub-districts (Topoyo, Tappilina, and Karossa) in Central Mamuju Regency. Data collection through structured interviews with household heads in 100 randomly selected houses using the closest house method and measuring larvae density using the single larva method. The results showed that the Breeding Risk Index (BRI) for the three sub-districts in Central Mamuju Regency are mostly in the medium category, while Hygiene Risk Index (HRI) and Maya Index (MI) are in a low category. Based on House Index (HI) and Container Index (CI) indicators means have a moderate risk of transmission Dengue

    Efektivitas Repelan Losion Minyak Atsiri Kulit Jeruk Bali (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.) terhadap Aedes aegypti

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    The use of chemicals as the main ingredient for the manufacture of anti mosquito products can be hazardous to health, so bio-insecticides derived from plants such as grapefruit (C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) is needed as alternatif. Balinese Orange (​C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) peel has an essential oil which can be utilized as an environmentally friendly insect repellent. The aim of this study was to know repellent test of essential oil of Balinese orange peel in lotion form. Design of this study is quasi-experiment with five different treatments. Substance concentration for the repellent test were 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% in lotion form. The repellent test referred to Ministry of Agriculture Pesticide Efficacy Test Standard guidelines. The result of the experiment showed lotion from C. maxima (Burm.) Merr. essential oil has a repellent potency between 36%-96%. Maximum protection was found at the beginning of the application and was declining towards the end of observation. The lotion of C. maxima (Burm.) Merr. essential oil has its highest repellent potency at 40% concentration during hour-0 and hour-1. The repellent potency of C. maxima (Burm.) Merr. essential oil has a high potential as an insect repellent, however, further research is needed for finding alternative methods of extraction to obtain higher essence, creating the repellent in other forms or combining with substances from other essential oil. ABSTRAKPenggunaan bahan kimia sebagai bahan utama pembuatan produk anti nyamuk dapat berbahaya bagi kesehatan, sehingga perlu insektisida hayati yang berasal dari tumbuhan, seperti jeruk bali (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.). Kulit jeruk bali (C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) mengandung minyak atsiri yang dapat digunakan sebagai repelan yang ramah lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas repelan/daya tolak minyak atsiri kulit jeruk bali (C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) dalam sediaan losion. Jenis penelitian adalah eksperimental semu dengan menggunakan konsentrasi minyak atsiri ekstrak kulit jeruk bali (C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, dan 80% dalam sediaan losion. Pengujian mengacu pada petunjuk teknis Standar Pengujian Efikasi Pestisida Kementerian Pertanian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa losion minyak atsiri kulit jeruk bali (C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) memiliki daya tolak antara 36-96%. Daya tolak tertinggi pada konsentrasi 40%  dengan waktu paling efektif dari jam ke-0 sampai jam ke-1. Daya repelan dari minyak atsiri kulit jeruk bali (C. maxima (Burm.) Merr.) sangat berpotensi namun perlu dikembangkan metode ekstraksi untuk mendapatkan konsentrat yang lebih tinggi, pembuatan sediaan dalam bentuk lain, atau mengkombinasikan dengan senyawa dari minyak atsiri yang lain

    Keanekaragaman Spesies Nyamuk di Daerah Transmission Assesment Survey (TAS) Filariasis di Kabupaten Enrekang, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan

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    Enrekang Regency was declared to have passed third Transmission Assesment Survey (TAS), since there were no positive Brugia Malayi in elementary school students. The aspect of filariasis vector must be considered in this disease transmission. This study aims to determine the diversity of mosquitoes and their potential as vectors of filariasis in the TAS area in Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This research is part of a multicenter study in 2017. This study was conducted with a cross-sectional study. Mosquitoes were collected in Parombean Village and Potokulin Village by modifying the Human Landing Catches (HLC) method with the human-baited double net trap from 18:00 to 06:00. The results showed that 30 species found in Parombean Village, consisted eight genera and Culex vishnui was the most abundant species. In Potokulin Village, 11 species were found consisted in five genera and Cx. quinquefasciatus was the most abundant species. The average age of mosquitoes was around 8-24 days. The species of mosquito as vector potential of filariasis in this area is Cx. vishnui, Cx, quinquefasciatus, and Anopheles barbirostris

    Faktor Risiko Dominan Mempengaruhi Kurang Energi Kronis (KEK) pada Ibu Hamil di Indonesia Tahun 2018

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    Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is one of the main problems that often occurs among pregnant women. This study aimed to describe the Dominant Risk Factors for CED pregnant women in Indonesia. This study used data from the 2018 Basic Health Research on all pregnant women in Indonesia. Data analysis used with simple logistic regression. The results of multivariate analysis showed that several factors had an effect on the incidence of CED, but the most significant factor was tuberculosis disease (p= 0.002; OR 6.770; 95% CI 1.964-23.341). It was concluded that pregnant women with tuberculosis had a 6.7 times increase risk for developing CED compared to those without tuberculosis. This variable was the most dominant variable related to CED in pregnant women in Indonesia in 2018. Keywords : risk factos, Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), pregnant women Abstrak Kurang Energi Kronis (KEK) merupakan salah satu masalah utama yang masih sering terjadi pada Ibu hamil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran faktor risiko dominan mempengaruhi KEK pada ibu hamil di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan data Riset Kesehatan Dasar Tahun 2018 pada seluruh ibu hamil di Indonesia. Analisis data yang digunakan dengan Simple Logistic Regression. Hasil analisis multivariate menunjukkan beberapa faktor berpengaruh terhadap kejadian KEK, akan tetapi faktor yang paling signifikan adalah penyakit infeksi tuberkulosis (p=0,002; OR 6,770; 95% CI 1,964-23,341). Disimpulkan ibu hamil dengan tuberculosis (TB) berisiko menjadi KEK sebesar 6,7 kali dibandingkan dengan tanpa tuberkulosis. Variabel ini meupakan variabel yang paling dominan berhubungan dengan KEK pada ibu hamil di Indonesia tahun 2018. Kata kunci: Faktor risiko, Kurang Energi Kronis (KEK), ibu hami

    Diversitas Nyamuk di Sekitar Kandang Ternak di Kecamatan Mantikulore Kota Palu

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    Mosquito transmitted diseases are still a health problem in Indonesia, including in Palu City. Among the types of mosquitoes as a vector of the disease, there are to be zoophilic of animal blood. The study against the diversity of mosquitoes has been conducted in the area with the largest cattle population in Palu City, that Mantikulore District. The purpose of this study was to gain an overview diversity of mosquitoes around the cattle sheds. The study was carried out with free collection of mosquitoes around cattle sheds from 18:00 to 06:00 and one light trapping (CDC-Light Trap) at each location throughout the night from 18:00 to 06:00. Distribution diversity of mosquito around cattle sheds in five locations obtained 3 genus and 14 species of mosquitoes from a total of 1,464 captured mosquitoes. Culex vishnui is the most abundant mosquito in four research sites, namely in Kawatuna (44.44%), Poboya (82.18%), Tondo (66.95%), and Tanamodindi (38.58%). While in Talise the most abundant mosquito is Cx. quinquefasciatus amount 52.39%. The abundance of Cx. quinquefasciatus and Cx. vishnui was directly proportional to the frequency and dominance index. Shannon-Wiener diversity index shows the level of diversity in Kawatuna village, Talise village, and Tanamodindi village belongs to the medium, and in Poboya village and Tondo village belongs to low

    Survei Jentik DBD di Tempat-tempat Umum (TTU) di Kecamatan Tanantovea, Kabupaten Donggala, Sulawesi Tengah

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    Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an endemic disease in Palu where annually reportedthe cases of dengue annually reported. Based of on that condition occurred in Palu, there ispotential transmitting of dengue vectors over in the area immediately adjacent withsurrounding of Palu city like such as Tanantovea sub-district, Donggala, Central Sulawesi.The purpose of this survey was a first step to determine the potential transmission ofdengue vector, especially in Public Places in Tanantovea area district . Data was collectedusing single larvae and/or visual method. The result of House Index (HI), Container index(CI) ,Breteau index (BI), and density figure were 28.26 %, 25.35 % 39.13%,and densityfigure 6, respectively. Larvae free index were 71.4%, it was lower than national standardof 95%. Density figure &gt;1 , HI &gt; 1 ; BI &gt; 5 showsindicating that public places in Tanantoveadistrict have potencial risk of dengue vector transmission. It is recommended that larvasurvey should also conducted in people's homes around public places and larvae observedperiodically either by cadres, officers of health centers and or school health care unit. Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan penyakit endemis di Kota Palu yangsetiap tahunnya dilaporkan adanya kasus DBD. Melihat kondisi yang terjadi di kotaPalu, terdapat potensi penyebaran vektor DBD di daerah yang berbatasan langsungdengan kota Palu seperti di kecamatan Tanantovea, Kab. Donggala. Tujuan survei iniadalah sebagai langkah awal untuk mengetahui potensi penyebaran vektor DBDterutama di Tempat-tempat Umum (TTU) di Kecamatan Tanantovea. Survei inimenggunakan metode single larva atau metode visual. Hasil House Index (HI),Container Index (CI) , Breteau Index (BI) di Tempat-tempat Umum di KecamatanTanantovea masing-masing sebesar 28,26 %, 25,35 % dan 39,13. Berdasarkancontainer index didapatkan density figure 6. Angka Bebas Jentik (ABJ) 71,4% beradajauh dibawah standar nasional ABJ 95%. Analisis resiko penularan Dengueberdasarkan index jentik dengan nilai Densitiy figure &gt; 1, HI &gt;1; BI &gt; 5 menunjukkanTTU di kecamatan Tanantovea beresiko terjadinya penularan, sehingga disarankandilakukan juga survei jentik di rumah-rumah penduduk di sekitar TTU yangmempunyai resiko penularan dan melakukan pengamatan jentik secara berkala baikoleh kader, petugas puskesmas maupun unit kesehatan sekolah.</p
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