Andalas University

pH-Driven Structural Optimization of Hydroxyapatite/Alginate Composites for Sustained Clindamycin Release and Antibacterial Applications

Bacterial infections, especially those caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, still pose a significant challenge for biomedical applications, such as the management of wound and bone infections. This investigation aimed to prepare and characterize hydroxyapatite–al...

Pre-exposure to UV-B irradiation induces antioxidant enzymes and mitigates Fusarium acutatum stress in shallot ( Allium cepa L.)

Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) productivity is often limited by fungal diseases, particularly twisted disease caused by Fusarium acutatum. This study evaluated the effects of UV-B pre-exposure (150 min) on enhancing plant resistance under greenhouse conditions using four t...

Conflict Dynamics and Marital Resilience in Minangkabau

<ns5:p>This study examines the dynamics of marital conflict and resilience among couples in Minangkabau society, where matrilineal kinship and adat norms shape family interactions. Not all couples choose divorce; many maintain their marriages by developing social practices that s...