University of Indonesia

Sustainable PVA/gelatin nanofibers reinforced with tomato-peel-derived carbon quantum dots for enhanced optical and mechanical properties

Increased interest in sustainable and biodegradable materials has driven advances in nanotechnology. This study explores the fabrication of nanofibers using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) integrated with carbon quantum dots (CQDs) obtained from tomato peel waste and gelatin to produce h...

Adaptive multidimensional rebalancing for customer churn prediction in marketing analytics

Background Customer churn prediction is a strategic imperative for maximizing Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) and optimizing retention return on investment (ROI). However, real-world churn datasets suffer from severe class imbalance and high-dimensional class overlap, causing conve...

Presidentialization party in Indonesia: The impact of executive and legislative relations in local cases

This article examines local party presidentialization in Indonesia and its implications for executive–legislative relations at the local level. Drawing on comparative case studies of East Java (2018), West Sumatra (2020), and North Sulawesi (2020), it shows that direct local elec...

Multidisciplinary perspectives on financial toxicity management in cancer survivorship care: an interpretive phenomenological study

To explore multidisciplinary professionals’ experiences in identifying, managing, and navigating financial toxicity among cancer survivors. A qualitative study grounded in Heidegger’s hermeneutic phenomenological approach was conducted at national cancer hospital in Indonesia. Fi...

Mapping the evidence on seniority in health care interprofessional collaboration: A scoping review

Interprofessional collaboration is essential for effective health care delivery, yet it is often shaped by hierarchy, authority gradients, and unequal professional relationships. Seniority is a relevant but insufficiently synthesized factor influencing collaboration across health...

Advances in Cubosome-Based Transdermal Delivery: Structural Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering Strategies

Abstract Cubosomes are third-generation lipidic nanocarriers characterized by bicontinuous cubic liquid-crystalline nanostructures and exceptionally high internal surface areas. These architectures enable the encapsulation of hydrophilic, hydrophobic, and amphiphilic compounds wh...

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...

Persistence of antifungal activity in stored tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) pyrolysis oil despite the minor contribution of nicotine: insights into metabolite interactions against Fusarium proliferatum

The chemical characteristics and antifungal activity of tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum ) pyrolysis crude oil were evaluated following extended storage and multi-stage fractionation. The crude oil was separated into 100% n-hexane (H100), n-hexane:ethyl acetate 99:1 (H99E1), n-hexane:...

Microplastics and plastic additives in rainwater and rainwater harvesting systems in the Greater Jakarta Coastal Region, Indonesia

Microplastics and plastic additives in rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) represent a potential emerging concern in coastal urban environments. This preliminary baseline study investigated microplastic polymers and selected plastic additives in rainwater and RWHS water from two...

Making responsible AI and advanced technologies operational in health research: the design and first national application of the Global Ethics and Regulatory Preparedness (GERP) method

Abstract Artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies are entering health research faster than the systems that oversee it can adapt. Two reform movements respond. A global movement runs through the World Health Organization’s action plan for clinical trial ecosystem s...

User-centered design of a rule-based expert system for autonomous menstrual management: an expert-validated voice assistant for women with visual impairments

Objective Most women with visual impairments rely on others, particularly their mothers, in managing menstruation. They also face unique challenges that are more complex than those experienced by other members of society. This highlights a privacy gap in menstrual health manageme...

Analytical dilemmas in assessing efficacy of radical cure of vivax malaria

The radical cure for Plasmodium vivax malaria involves administration of blood schizontocidal drug(s) against the acute attack and a hypnozoitocidal drug for the prevention of relapse due to latent hepatic stages of the parasite.1 There are many options for the former but just tw...

Guardians of Health: The Role of Papua’s Tiga Tungku Leaders in Health Care Services Regarding Stunting Prevention

Introduction: Stunting remains high in Papua, Indonesia, while sociocultural factors shaping health service use remain underexplored. This study explored the role of tiga tungku leaders in child health services and stunting prevention. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was...

Impact of LLM assistance on physician decision-making: a multi-country randomized controlled trial

Abstract Disparities in the quality of healthcare persist globally, with poor-quality care contributing significantly to preventable mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While digital technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), hold pr...

Mathematical modeling of HBV–HDV transmission with superinfection: The role of vaccination and liver transplantation in disease dynamics

Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection can substantially worsen the clinical outcomes of individuals infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), making the prevention of HBV infection and the management of severe HBV–HDV cases important public-health priorities. This study introduces a nov...

Natural Antioxidants Enhance Post-Thaw Sperm Quality and Fertilization Performance in Javaen Barb (Systomus rubripinnis)

The freeze–thaw process in sperm cryopreservation generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that impair motility, viability, and fertilizing capacity in fish, including the Javaen barb (Systomus rubripinnis), an endemic Indonesian cyprinid of conservation concern. Cryopreservation...

SoP-CTR: A Lightweight Stream Cipher with Beyond-Birthday-Bound Security for IoT and Embedded Devices

As systems migrate toward post-quantum readiness, symmetric keys are kept longer and protect larger data volumes, a regime in which keystream security beyond the birthday bound matters. The dominant block–cipher counter mode, AES-CTR (Advanced Encryption Standard, counter mode),...

Anti-Obesity Effects of Artocarpus integer Stem Bark Extract via Appetite and Lipid Metabolism Modulation in Obese Rats

Obesity is a multifactorial metabolic disorder characterized by dysregulated energy homeostasis, impaired lipid metabolism, and altered hypothalamic appetite signaling. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-obesity effects and underlying mechanisms of a 95% ethanol extract of Art...

Preliminary investigation into the effects of acupuncture on leg muscle strength: A randomized controlled trial in sports students

Background: Acupuncture has been reported to enhance muscle strength in several studies using conventional needling techniques. Press tack needles offer a more practical modality; however, their efficacy with respect to leg muscle strength remains unknown. The purpose of this stu...

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ALICYCLIC AND HETEROCYCLIC AMINE REACTANTS OF CARDANOL-BASED POLYBENZOXAZINE

The bio-based benzoxazine thermosetting resins were synthesized using cardanol as a natural phenol and the bio-based amines isophoronediamine and furfurylamine. This study aims to examine the effect of amines on the performance of cardanol-based benzoxazine resins to produce poly...