Hasanuddin University

Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination During Pregnancy: Immunoglobulin G Response and Importance of Second Dose

Background & Objective: Tetanus toxoid vaccination is a recommended preventive measure during pregnancy; however, coverage remains low in several developing countries, including Indonesia. No studies have specifically examined the effect of tetanus vaccine doses on Immunoglobulin...

A theory driven school based intervention to improve breast cancer preventive behaviors among adolescents in low resource school settings

Although breast cancer is rare during adolescence, early breast health awareness and preventive skills may support long-term health behavior. This study evaluated a school-based intervention integrating Orem’s Self-Care Theory and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). A quasi-experiment...

Sustainability Strategies for the Bali Cattle Breeding Program in South Sulawesi: Using the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) Approach

This study aimed to identify sustainability strategies for the Bali cattle purification program in South Sulawesi. The study employed an Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach based on an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The research was conducted in April 2026...

Spatial–temporal heterogeneity in tuberculosis incidence and its association with socioeconomic factors in South Sulawesi

TB remains a major public health challenge in Indonesia, yet the district-level spatial–temporal dynamics of reported tuberculosis (TB) incidence and its socioeconomic determinants are not well understood. South Sulawesi exhibits persistent epidemiological disparities despite gra...

Mapping the Intellectual Structure of Green-Synthesized Nanoparticle Research in Dentistry: A Bibliometric Analysis

Objective: Research on green-synthesized nanoparticles in dentistry has grown rapidly, yet remains synthesized mainly through narrative and scoping reviews without formal quantitative mapping. This study characterized publication trends, thematic clusters, geographic productivity...

Partial Extended b-Metric Space and Some Fixed Point Theorems

Dalam makalah ini, kami memperkenalkan konsep ruang b-metrik diperluas parsial (PEBMS) sebagai penyatuan dan generalisasi ruang b-metrik diperluas dan ruang b-metrik parsial. Struktur baru ini menggabungkan fungsi kontrol yang bergantung pada titik bersama dengan kemungkinan jara...

Dual In Vivo and In Silico Exploration of Jet A-1 Fuel Toxicity

Abstract Occupational and environmental exposure to aviation fuel requires rigorous toxicity evaluation to protect public health. This study assessed the neurotoxic potential of Jet A-1 aviation fuel using a combined in vivo and in silico approach. In Drosophila melanogaster, con...

ASEAN, Brunei Darussalam, and the Interplay of Foreign Policy and Public Opinion

Background Acknowledging that past studies on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have focused on elite and state-centric viewpoints, this study centers on people’s perspectives. The case of Brunei Darussalam, as one of the region’s smallest nations, reveals unique...

Graphicflow ultrasound in fetal echocardiography: principles, hemodynamics, clinical applications, and future perspectives

BACKGROUND: Graphicflow is a commercially available ultrasound technology that uses trajectory-based blood speckle tracking to display intracardiac blood-cell movement in real time during fetal echocardiography. Unlike conventional Doppler ultrasound, which mainly measures blood-...

Mechanical and durability assessment of sustainable paving blocks incorporating micro-sized rice husk ash and seawater

Eco-friendly paving blocks can reduce Portland composite cement consumption and freshwater demand while utilizing agricultural residues. This study investigated paving blocks incorporating micro-sized rice husk ash (mRHA) as partial cement replacement and seawater as a mixing and...

Freirean Pedagogy for Equitable Assessment, Decolonial Governance, and Cognitive Wellbeing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence into higher education has outpaced the development of pedagogical frameworks and institutional policies, raising fundamental questions about the purposes of education in an algorithmic age. Paulo Freire’s critical pedago...

Supportive Therapies for Reducing Hypertrophic Cleft Lip Scars: A Systematic Review

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of supportive therapies in improving scar quality following primary and secondary cleft lip repair. Design Systematic review conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Literature searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochra...

The Impact of Digital Finance Adoption on MSMEs in Indonesia - State of the Art

Background Digital finance is currently experiencing significant developments. This development is global, in both developed and developing countries. One impact is that MSMEs must adopt digital finance to compete globally. The development of field papers from year to year needs...

Stakeholder perspectives on service factors influencing patient loyalty in Malaysia’s dental tourism sector: a qualitative survey

Abstract Aim To explore stakeholder perspectives on the service-related, organisational, and policy factors perceived to influence patient loyalty in Malaysia’s dental tourism sector. Materials and methods This qualitative study recruited 17 stakeholders directly involved in dent...

Genetic Characterization of MAPT Exon 6 Variants in Indonesian Patients with Vascular Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Sequencing Study

Background The microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) gene plays a critical role in neuronal microtubule stabilization and has been widely implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, including vascular dementia. However, the molecular characterization of MAPT gene variants in p...

Betel nut sucking is the earliest recorded evidence for the habitual use of a neuroactive plant drug

The modern custom of chewing betel nuts is practiced by around 1 in 10 people worldwide, yet the earliest beginnings of this widespread drug use habit are unknown. We report rare skeletal remains of two preagricultural foragers from Sulawesi (Indonesia), both displaying a dental...

Integrating Economic Viability and Environmental Sustainability in Agricultural Pest Management: A Bibliometric and Systematic Review

Background Agricultural sustainability faces multiple challenges, including increasing pest pressure, increasing production costs, and the environmental impacts of intensive pesticide use. Although pest management is essential to protect crop yields, the integration of economic a...

Objectives and principles for successful management and conservation of coral reefs and other tropical marine ecosystems

Abstract Coral reefs and other tropical marine ecosystems face catastrophic, accelerating degradation from a well-documented range of human pressures, yet conservation outcomes continue to lag far behind the pace of decline. I here outline a framework for successful management an...

What makes ornamental cayenne truly desirable? Revealing consumer-preferred traits through agronomic and preference assessment of F5 cayenne breeding lines

Cayenne development is not limited to improving production but also offers opportunities to reach new consumer markets through its aesthetic value. Consequently, cayenne cultivation can be directed towards both functional and ornamental purposes to bolster household food resilien...

Vegetation Structure, Surface-Active Brachyuran Assemblages, and Selected Environmental Conditions in a Replanted Rhizophora mucronata Mangrove Stand

Mangrove replantation is widely implemented as a rehabilitation-oriented response to coastal degradation, yet many replanted stands remain poorly assessed after plantation. This study provides a preliminary dry-season post-plantation habitat characterization of an eight-year-old...