Sebelas Maret University

Understanding rotavirus vaccine acceptance in Indonesia: a WHO BeSD-based exploration of parents' and religious leaders' perspectives in three provinces

Background Disparities in rotavirus vaccine uptake in Indonesia persist despite its national implementation, yet, the community-level determinants of vaccination remain underexplored. Understanding the behavioural and social factors influencing vaccination decisions is essential...

Transforming constructivist learning in engineering education through Comnet-Art: An AI-driven augmented reality learning environment

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) in educational technology has opened new opportunities for enhancing constructivist learning, particularly in computer network education. This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate Comnet-Art,...

The boundaries of global concern: How socioeconomic context shapes the link between global consciousness and environmental attitudes

Abstract Climate change requires unprecedented international cooperation; yet growing protectionist sentiment poses a significant barrier to collective action. Global Consciousness (GC), a psychological orientation characterized by a connection to humanity and the world as a whol...

Placental caspase-3 expression in preeclampsia: a systematic review of observational evidence

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder that contributes substantially to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Apoptosis has been implicated in its pathogenesis, particularly in placental dysfunction. Caspase-3, an executioner caspase, mediates the final stage of ap...

Engineering antifouling UiO-66-NH₂ mixed matrix membranes for geothermal brine pretreatment: Fouling prediction, techno-economic analysis, and environmental assessment

This study develops polysulfone/UiO-66-NH₂ mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) for silica removal from geothermal brine and evaluates their antifouling behavior, fouling mechanisms, techno-economic feasibility, and environmental implications. Incorporation of UiO-66-NH₂ improved membra...

Post‐COVID‐19 Public Health Challenges: Insights Into Post‐COVID Symptoms, Stigma, and Post‐Pandemic Recovery Support From the Vietnam Experience

ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to assess the burden of post‐COVID‐19 symptoms, social stigma, and quality of life, and to examine their interactions among individuals recovering from COVID‐19 in Vietnam. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted from March to June 2022...

Effectiveness of Animated Video and Electronic Dental Booklet among Children in Primary Healthcare Centers, Kediri, Indonesia: A Prospective Interventional Study

Introductions: Dental caries and poor oral hygiene remain major public health problems among children in Indonesia. Conventional dental health education has shown limited effectiveness in achieving sustainable behavioral change. Digital media, such as an animated video and an ele...

Navigating stillbirth in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of maternal experiences

Background Cultural beliefs, social expectations, and the quality of maternity care shape how women perceive stillbirth, cope with loss, and navigate their identity after bereavement. Understanding these experiences is essential for improving emotional support and respectful care...

Direct upcycling of unrecyclable household waste into biodegradable high‑performance biocomposites

Abstract In the UK, post-consumer waste is sent to materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to separate the metals, plastics, paper and cardboard for subsequent recycling. However, a significant portion of materials sent to MRFs are rejected. Here, we demonstrate a pathway that direc...

Discrimination in healthcare access among transgender women in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study

Access to medical services is not equally experienced by all transgender individuals. Healthcare services for transgender people still require greater attention and inclusivity within society today. This study aims to examine self-reported experiences faced by transgender women f...

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-...

Psychological surge capacity: an essential but overlooked pillar of Ebola preparedness in Africa

The ongoing Ebola disease outbreak in Central Africa, primarily affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, represents a rapidly evolving public health crisis. First declared o...

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...

She Learned to Measure Love in Milligrams

This poem examines caregiving at the intersection of chronic illness, intimacy, and end-of-life uncertainty. Rather than presenting diabetes solely as a medical condition, it traces how care gradually becomes organized through numbers, routines, restrictions, and vigilance. Gluco...

The Sugar was Never Just Ours: A Poetic Call to Stop Blaming Families for Diabetes

This poetic advocacy piece challenges the tendency to frame diabetes primarily as a consequence of individual or family failure. Through the experiences of a collectivist household, the poem explores how food functions as affection, hospitality, obligation, and cultural belonging...

Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Associated with Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis in a 21-Year-Old Smoker: A Case Report

Abstract Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in very young adults is rare and is commonly attributed to non-atherosclerotic mechanisms. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease in this age group is exceptional and warrants thorough evaluation of contributing risk...

Integrating Local Wisdom into Indonesian Science Education for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Literature Review

Background Integrating local wisdom into science education may connect scientific knowledge with learners’ cultural and environmental contexts while supporting Education for Sustainable Development. However, evidence from Indonesia remains dispersed across regions, educational le...

The adverse outcomes and progressive nature of early-onset colorectal cancer

Abstract Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), also known as young colorectal cancer, is already increasing in incidence each year, approximately 2% each current year. The current report already described the uncommon type of progression of this cancer based on the age group. In...

ASSESSING THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ENHANCING INSTITUTIONAL EFFICIENCY: EVIDENCE FROM PKU MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA

The increasing competitiveness driven by the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and global economic integration has compelled healthcare institutions to strengthen their organizational capacity through effective human resource (HR) planning. This study examines the strategic HR plannin...

ASSESSING THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ENHANCING INSTITUTIONAL EFFICIENCY: EVIDENCE FROM PKU MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA

The increasing competitiveness driven by the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and global economic integration has compelled healthcare institutions to strengthen their organizational capacity through effective human resource (HR) planning. This study examines the strategic HR plannin...