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Agustin Zarkani, Ariffatchur Fauzi, Dwinardi Apriyanto, Mehmet Bora Kaydan,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (6-2024)
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Planococcus Ferris (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha, Pseudococcidae) is a genus of mealybug containing 49 species worldwide. Many species of Planococcus are important pests of agricultural crops. Surveys have been set up in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra-Indonesia, on coffee plantations, in 2023. Planococcus bengkuluensis Zarkani & Kaydan sp. nov. was found in association with Coffea robusta Lindl. ex De Will. (Rubiaceae), described and illustrated. The new species has multilocular disc pores and oral collar tubular ducts on the posterior dorsum in limited numbers. It is another species of Planococcus possessing dorsal multilocular disc pores. An identification key to the known Planococcus species of southern Asia is also provided
Volume 10, Issue 4 (Fall 2022)
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Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the global economy as well as the healthcare delivery systems. Without effective treatment and vaccines in the earlier phase of the pandemic, the public needs to engage in precautionary behaviors and disease surveillance and response at the policy level. This study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 among the residents in Sabah, Malaysia.
Instruments & Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling from March to April 2020. The chi-square test and multiple logistic regression were used to examine the association factors of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the COVID-19 pandemic.
Findings: A total of 536 participants completed the questionnaire. The mean knowledge score was 10.1±1.2, and 84.2% had a correct rate of knowledge. The attitude towards the final success in controlling COVID-19 was significantly different in age groups, marital status, and occupation types (p<0.05). Those with higher knowledge scores were more likely to agree with the confidence of the final success in controlling COVID-19. 94.4% were confident that Malaysia will win the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. People in government sectors were 6.19 times more likely to wear masks than unemployed respondents.
Conclusion: The level of knowledge of the residents in Sabah, Malaysia, about COVID-19 is quite satisfactory. Meanwhile, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 differ according to the socio-demography of the population in Sabah.
Volume 13, Issue 1 (Winter 2025)
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Aims: The increase in national health insurance rates is a policy that can significantly impact various aspects of healthcare services, including patient satisfaction, service quality, and financial factors, such as the ability and willingness to pay contributions. This study aimed to examine the effects of national health insurance rate increases on patient satisfaction, service quality, facility availability, and participants’ financial capacity and willingness to pay within Kendari City.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional quantitative study employed an analytic observational approach. Data were collected from 1,368 independent healthcare and Social Security Agency health participants registered in several hospitals in Kendari City in 2023. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to national health insurance Mandiri participants visiting hospitals in Kendari City.
Findings: The increase in contributions significantly influenced patient satisfaction, as well as participants’ ability and willingness to pay contributions (p=0.001). However, the increase in fees did not significantly affect patient perceptions of facility availability (p=0.817).
Conclusion: The fee increase is strongly associated with patient satisfaction, ability to pay, and willingness to pay.
Volume 13, Issue 1 (Winter 2025)
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Aims: This study aimed to determine the association of socio-demographic, educational, and attitudinal factors with knowledge about HIV/AIDS among young women aged 15-24 in Indonesia.
Methods: This study was a quantitative study with observational analytical and retrospective cohort study design. The data used was secondary data derived from the Individual Recode Dataset (IR File), 2017 Demographic Health Survey (IDHS). A total of 12,632 young women, aged 15 to 24 years, were involved in the study in Indonesia. This study utilized univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) tests.
Findings: All variables were found to have a significant association with knowledge about HIV/AIDS. The most influential variable was the source of information about AIDS, comparing categories of no information versus more information (p= <0.001, aOR= 2.53, 95%CI= 2.30-2.78).
Conclusion: One way to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is by increasing comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Therefore, it is essential to enhance knowledge about HIV/AIDS, especially among vulnerable groups such as young women residing in rural areas, with low socioeconomic status, and low levels of education. Hence, the utilization of all available information and the equitable distribution of health facilities are crucial.
Volume 21, Issue 150 (August 2024)
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Porang (Amorphophallus oncophyllus, AO) is a local food source that may be developed to address food security concerns. Diversification in processing should be done to increase its consumption. Amorphophallus oncophyllus macerated with Strobilanthes crispus (AOSC) was added to jelly candy, which was created as a low-calorie food product with useful antihyperglycemic qualities. This study aimed to evaluate the sensory and physical properties of jelly candy, including color and texture. Jelly candy varied in the concentration of AOSC, namely: 0.2, 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9%. The content of macronutrients was analyzed to prove the calorie value of jelly. The sensory evaluation was carried out using a hedonic scale, while color and texture profiles were each analyzed using a chromameter and texture analyzer. Adding AOSC considerably decreased the calorie content of jelly by up to 35%, from 147 Kcal/100 g to between 94.74 and 104.18 Kcal/100 g. In comparison to the control, the addition of AOSC had the same degree of preference in practically every attribute and did not affect total preferences. Additionally, it raised the yellow-blue component (b* value) and the lightness (L* value), but decreased the red-green component (a* value). While the cohesiveness, gumminess, and fracture values of the jelly candy decreased and the hardness values increased, the addition of AOSC did not affect the springiness value. The results of this research will be crucial in the development of new food products, particularly those that are low in calories and appealing to customers due to their improved physical qualities.
