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The Faculty of Biology UGM Organized Health Education on Know Your Status for Thalassemia and Inspect Your Environment for Mosquito Larvae in Mrican Hamlet, Caturtunggal Village, Depok District, Sleman

Community Service Thursday, 20 June 2024

On June 12, 2024, the Faculty of Biology UGM organized a community service activity on Know Your Status for Thalassemia and Inspect Your Environment for Mosquito Larvae at the Mrican Hamlet Hall. The event was attended by the Head of the PKK of Mrican Hamlet, Mrs. Nur Handayani, along with 35 members. The education was delivered by Dr. Niken Satuti Nur Handayani, M.Sc., Dr. Dra. Rr. Upiek Ngesti WA., DAP&E, M.Biomed, and Nur Indah Septiani, S.Si., Ph.D, accompanied by students Nur Farah Susilowati, Ahmad Aris Budi R., Kotimah, and Irfan Putra Ramadhan.

The education session on Know Your Status for Thalassemia aimed to provide an understanding of thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder that often shows no symptoms. Dr. Niken explained the likelihood of thalassemia appearing in a family if either one or both parents are carriers of the trait. Therefore, screening for thalassemia in productive couples, prospective brides and grooms, and teenagers is essential. The Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FKKMK-UGM), will facilitate screening for productive couples and prospective brides and grooms at no cost.

Additionally, due to unpredictable weather changes and the rising cases of Dengue Fever (DBD), vigilance against this disease is necessary. The education session on “Inspect Your Environment for Mosquito Larvae” is a preventive measure to stop the mosquito vectors that cause Dengue Fever from breeding. Dengue Fever caused by the Dengue virus and transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, both of which bite indoors and outdoors. Therefore, controlling mosquito breeding sites (PSN) in residential environments is crucial to prevent the mosquitoes from multiplying.

This health education initiative reflects the Faculty of Biology UGM commitment to supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

The Faculty of Biology UGM Organized Health Education on Healthy Foods to Address Stunting in Mrican Hamlet, Caturtunggal Village, Depok Sub-district, Sleman

Community Service Wednesday, 19 June 2024

On Friday, June 14, 2024, The Faculty of Biology UGM Organized a community service activity themed Healthy Foods to Address Stunting at the Mrican Hamlet Hall, along with the POSYANDU (Integrated Health Post) activities. The event was attended by the Chairwoman of the Mrican Hamlet PKK (Family Welfare Movement), Mrs. Nur Handayani, POSYANDU cadres, and around 30 toddlers with their parents. The health education was delivered by Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., accompanied by the Coordinator of Community Service Activities from Caturtunggal Village, Dr. Dra. Rr. Upiek Ngesti WA., DAP&E, M.Biomed.

The event aimed to provide an understanding of stunting and its characteristics, especially in children under three years old. Efforts to prevent and address
stunting were also discussed, including:

1. Meeting nutritional needs during pregnancy.
2. Providing exclusive breastfeeding.
3. Providing MPASI (complementary Feeding).
4. Monitoring the child’s growth and development.

To meet the nutritional needs, food diversification and a balanced diet are essential, especially with local food sources such as purple sweet potatoes, yellow sweet potatoes, legumes, red spinach, broccoli, and fruits. It also explained for reproductive couples, good nutrition supports preparedness for a healthy pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, they should avoid consuming unhealthy foods or drinks (such as alcoholic beverages) that could affect the baby. This community service activity concluded with a group photo session.

This health education initiative is a part of the Faculty of Biology UGM commitment to implementing and realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being.

The Faculty of Biology UGM Organized Health Education on Know Your Status for Thalassemia and Inspect Your Environment for Mosquito Larvae in Mrican Hamlet, Caturtunggal Village, Depok District, Sleman

Community Service Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Education on Antioxidant-Rich Food Crops for the Women of the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) in Blotan Village, Wedomartani, Sleman

Community Service Monday, 17 June 2024

[PkM – MBKM] On Saturday, May 18, 2024, The Community Service Independent Learning Independent Campus (PkM-MBKM) team, guided by Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., conducted an educational event on Antioxidant-Rich Food Crops in Blotan Village, Wedomartani, Sleman. The event was attended by 15 representatives from the PKK group and participated by four students from the Faculty of Biology, namely Cika Aprilia Hendriana, Wafiq Nur Azzizah, Nayla Rasya Nareswari, and Della Thasya L.S.. The event aimed to increase public knowledge about the importance of antioxidant-rich food crops for health.

The event was led by Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., a plant physiology expert from the Faculty of Biology UGM. She explained in detail about antioxidants and their ability to protect body cells from free radicals, which can cause various diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer, and Parkinson. In her presentation, Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi, M.Sc.St., discussed several antioxidant-rich food crops, including colorful fruits and vegetables like purple sweet potatoes, strawberries, purple cabbage, and kale leaves. Many of the participants were unaware that kale is known as a superfood due to its rich nutritional content. It reported that 70 grams of raw kale leaves contain about 33 calories and various essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins K, A, and C, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus. Kale also contains omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), and various antioxidants, such as beta carotene, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Notably, kale contains high levels of the unique flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol. These nutrients help maintain overall health, including heart health, eye health, diabetes prevention, and cancer management. In the following program, there will be a demonstration of kale cultivation in Blotan Village.

At the end of the presentation, a discussion session was held on the importance of nutritious food to prevent stunting in children. The event also included a hands-on practice of making fruit and vegetable salads rich in antioxidants. This session aimed to allow participants to experience antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and to understand how to make simple antioxidant-rich salads quickly and easily.

This activity is part of the 2024 PkM-MBKM Program of the Faculty of Biology UGM, titled “Education and Sustainable Cultivation Practices of Food Crops and Fisheries through Urban Agriculture in Blotan Village, Wedomartani, Sleman, Yogyakarta.” This community service activity supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Pillar 2 (zero hunger) and Pillar 12 (responsible consumption and production). It hoped that this activity will continue to improve the quality of life for the community and support SDG pillar 3 (good health and well-being) for all.

Students Of The Faculty Of Biology, UGM Conduct Socialization On Healthy Living Patterns And Nutritional Food Consumption Patterns In Pajangan Hamlet, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman

Community Service Thursday, 13 June 2024

The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) – Community Service Team from Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, led by Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani S.Si., M.Kes. with team members Anida Safriyani, Nailah Aufa Khansa, Rizquita Brillianti, and Safia Putri Sakanti (Undergraduate student of Faculty of Biology, 2021) carried out activities to improve family health in Pajangan Hamlet, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman. This program was implemented under collaboration with a partner from the Takmir of the Jami’ Darussalam Mosque, Mr. Gunardi S.Si. The program was started with a quetionnaire of the healthy lifestyle of Pajangan Hamlet residents and socialization of healthy livestyles. Completing the questionnaire was carried out on 4 – 8 May 2024 by around 57 residents of Pajangan Hamlet from 8 years to 72 years old.

Furthermore, on June 9 2024, our MBKM team conducted socialization entitled “Healthy Lifestyles and Nutritious Food Consumption Patterns”. This activity took place at the Jami’ Darussalam Mosque and was attended by around 17 residents of Pajangan Hamlet. In this activity, our team explained about the healthy lifestyles and the importance of nutrient balance for the body. We also explained the impacts of inbalance nutrient intake and how to prevent it. When conducting socialization, we displayed the results of the healthy lifestyle questionnaire that has been carried out previously. The residents were very enthusiastic in asking various questions and discussions related to the material presented. At the end of the activity, our team gave appreciation to residents who actively participated in the discussion.

Our MBKM team hopes that this activity can increase the knowledge of the residents of Pajangan Hamlet, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman, so that they can adopt a healthy lifestyle and consume balanced nutritious food in their daily lives and that they can encourage prosperity aas well as improve their standard of living and health.

Practitioners Lecture On Growth Regulating Substances at The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Tidar Magelang

Community Service Friday, 7 June 2024

One of the lecturers from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Dr. Kumala Dewi MSc.St has given a guest lecture at the practitioner activity for the Growth Regulatory Substances course, at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Tidar, Magelang, on Friday 19 April 2024. The general lecture topic is “The Role of Phytohormones in Regulating Plant Growth, Development and Adaptation to Global Climate Change”. In this lecture, Dr. Tri Suwarni Wahyudiningsih, S.Si.,

M.Si. as Vice Dean for General Affairs and Finance, Faculty of Agriculture, Tidar University and instructor of the Growth Regulatory Substances course. Apart from that, there were also members of the team teaching for the Growth Regulatory Substances course, Muzayyanah Rahmiyah S.P., M.Sc. There are 50 students who attend lectures directly in class and 100 other students attend lectures via the links provided online.

Explained by Prof. Dr, Kumala Dewi MSc.St as a resource person about various plant hormones, the function of each hormone and the mechanism of action of hormones in the process of growth, development and resistance of plants to various stresses, both biotic and abiotic. Regarding efforts to mitigate global climate change which results in impacts on agriculture such as increasing the intensity of sunlight, reducing the availability of ground water, the emergence of pests and plant diseases which can disrupt the growth, development and yield of food crops, it is stated that by understanding the work of hormones, efforts can be made for plants that can tolerate various stresses. For example, rice plants that accumulate cytokines can produce more grain due to changes in panicle architecture and an increase in the ability of the grain (in this case the grain) to obtain photosynthetic. In addition, tobacco plants that are able to produce more cytokines are more drought tolerant because they delay leaf senescence.

Students who took part in the lecture were quite enthusiastic in asking several questions during the presentation of the material. Apart from that, there were several quiz questions given to students and students who answered correctly received prizes/mementos from the presenters. At the end of the lecture, one of the student representatives also expressed his thanks for receiving the lecture material on phytohormones and growth regulators. Thanks were also conveyed by Dr. Tri Suwarni Wahyudiningsih, S.Si., M.Si. regarding the lecture material that has been presented. Apart from that, through this lecture it is hoped that students will gain a more detailed understanding of plant hormones and the methods that can be applied to modify plant growth and development. It is hoped that this knowledge about phytohormones and growth regulators can be applied in an effort to obtain plants that are tolerant to various stresses due to global climate change. The presentation of lecture material on phytohormones and growth regulators also supports two of the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), namely Zero hunger (Goal 2) and Climate Action (Goal 13). The lecture session ended with a group photo between the speakers, namely Prof, Dr. Kumala Dewi MSc.St., lecturer in the Growth Regulatory Substances course at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tidar University, namely Dr. Tri Suwarni Wahyudiningsih, S.Si., M.Si. and Muzayyanah Rahmiyah S.P., M.Sc. as well as all students who take this course.

PkM-MBKM MICROALGA TEAM Faculty of Biology Carried Out Socialization and Introduction of Spirulina to the Community of Sitimulyo Village, Piyungan, Bantul, D.I. Yogyakarta

Community Service Thursday, 6 June 2024

MBKM Community Service Team (PkM-MBKM) of Class 2024 Faculty of Biology, supervised by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. with the title “Development of a Biorefinery based on Spirulina Microalgae in Sitimulyo Village, Piyungan District, Bantul” has carried out a series of PkM-MBKM activities in the Sitimulyo Village Community. The team consisting of four students; Seisha Salsabila Rosandi, Muhammad Farrel Zharif Zidane, Finka Aulia, and Salma Rohmaniah, has held a “Workshop on Introduction to Spirulina Cultivation and Production Tools”. This workshop is in collaboration with YAPEKA, a non-profit organization working in the field of conservation, nature conservation education and community empowerment. The PkM MBKM program supports SDG 3 Healthy and Prosperous Life and SDG 17 Partnership to Achieve Goals.

This activity aims to introduce Spirulina to the people of Sitimulyo Village. This activity was attended by village officials and Sitimulyo villagers. The series of activities consisted of socialization about Spirulina and its benefits, a Spirulina Farm tour, and trying Spirulina products directly. Socialization was also explained about the MBKM program that will be carried out in the future.

In the process of implementing the activities, the community was enthusiastic about taking part in the entire series, shown by active participation in conveying questions and opinions. In the future, the public can also learn about Spirulina cultivation on a household scale. It is hoped that the enthusiasm of residents in getting to know Spirulina can be a boost for the sustainability of this program. The hope is that people’s familiarity with Spirulina can make people more interested in cultivating and consuming Spirulina to improve the economic development and public health qualities.

MBKM Research Team, Faculty of Biology UGM Develops Microalgae Euglena sp. Local Strains as a Source of Antioxidants and Immunostimulants

Community Service Thursday, 6 June 2024

MBKM Research Team of Class 2024 as part of the Microalgae Research team in the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, UGM, supervised by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, S.Si., M.App.Sc. has carried out research on “Production of Local Strain Microalgae Euglena sp. as a source of antioxidants and immunostimulants at PT. Indoalgae Aquaculture, Pasuruan”. This team consists of five members; Indira Amani Kurniawan, Laila Mei Marwadani, Renisha Windy Puspita Sari, Sri Setyaningrum, and Tizania Putri Langithari.

The MBKM Research team focuses on development and innovation in the cultivation of Euglena sp., especially local strains isolated from the Dieng plateau, Indonesia. Antioxidants produced by Euglena sp. can help protect body cells from damage caused by free radicals, thereby reducing the risk of degenerative diseases and slowing the aging process. In addition, the immunostimulant properties of Euglena sp. can improve the immune system, help fight infections, and speed recovery from illness.

The research focused on variations in phosphate sources in Euglena sp. cultures, with the aim of optimizing growth conditions for Euglena sp. The treatment provided is expected to increase the antioxidant and immunostimulant content on a semi-mass scale. This research aims to find the most effective combination by varying phosphate sources to support the growth of Euglena sp. optimal and increase the production of antioxidant and immunostimulant content.

MBKM activities begin with equipment preparation, making growth media, and preliminary laboratory scale observations and collecting initial data information before being applied to semi-mass scale culture. Preliminary results show good growth data based on the parameters of cell number, cell density and biomass amount. Currently, research has reached the scale-up stage to a 50-liter capacity culture. Land planning is being prepared to continue increasing the scale of culture capacity up to 200 liters. Next, harvesting of Euglena sp. as well as various metabolites will be tested and characterized. Students also extracted samples to test antioxidant and immunostimulant properties. It is hoped that the experience gained from this MBKM activity can improve students’ skills and knowledge in carrying out their final assignments, as well as provide valuable knowledge to prepare them to become professional microalgae researchers in the future.

Garden Development and Arrangement of the Punthuk Kepuh Tourism Area through the PkM-MBKM Program

Community Service Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Currently, tourism continues to grow and has become a mainstay for local communities. One of the significant potentials that is easy to develop is the utilization of natural landscapes with tourism potential. Gunungkidul Regency is an area dominated by karst landscapes with various tourism potentials such as beaches, caves, hills, waterfalls, mountains, historical sites, and cultural tourism. One of the potential natural tourism areas with a promising landscape topography is in Kathongan Village, Nglipar, particularly Punthuk Kepuh Area.

Punthuk Kepuh offers the best sunrise view surrounded by karst hills. Additionally, there are facilities like playgrounds, camping sites, glamping, joglos, prayer rooms, and parks. However, the soil conditions and characteristics at Punthuk Kepuh make it challenging to arrange shading plants and develop gardens. Therefore, the development and arrangement of gardens is necessary, which is the objective of the Community Service (PkM) activity based on the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program.

To arrange the garden in the Punthuk Kepuh area, PkM-MBKM activity was conducted on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, 2024. The landscape architecture discussion and garden arrangement were led by Anggi Nada, Tsaabita Roona, and Purwi Anis under the guidance of Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo S.Si., in collaboration with the Garden Management program from the Kelompok Studi Arsitektur Taman (KSAT). The target of this service program is the Kelompok Sadar Wisata Punthuk Kepuh (POKDARWIS) which was catalyzed together with the KSAT team.

The garden-making process took two days. On the first day, a land survey and design adjustments were carried out on three garden sites, followed by the land clearing and execution process. The garden design process was then presented to community and POKDARWIS to get feedback and suggestions from the community’s perspective. On the second day, the finalization of the garden construction and the closing of the activity were conducted.

The first phase of the garden arrangement activity went smoothly and was very well received by the community, especially POKDARWIS. Mujiyono, the chairman of POKDARWIS, welcomed the PkM-MBKM collaboration to enhance the aesthetic value and support efforts to advance tourism in Punthuk Kepuh. Furthermore, this activity is expected to provide hands-on practical experience while enhancing the social spirit of the students involved, contributing to community benefits. As the supervising lecturer and proposer of PkM-MBKM, Dr. Wiko Arif Wibowo S.Si. stated that this program is UGM’s effort to contribute to SDG 15 regarding sustainable land ecosystem management and benefit the community.

The BIOFERMED Team Conducts Program Socialization on Utilizing Biofertilizer for Controlling Anthracnose and Bioremediation of Fungicide Residue in Chili Plants at Lumbung Mataraman, Gunungkidul.

Community Service Monday, 3 June 2024

[MBKM] On Thursday, May 23, 2024, The MBKM Research and Community Service Team “BIOFERMED (Biofertilizer and Bioremediation)” conducted a program socialization on the utilization of biofertilizer for controlling anthracnose and remediating fungicide residues in chili plants at Lumbung Mataraman, Kedungpoh, Gunungkidul. The Biofermed team consists of Fharsya Febrildha, Rindha Amarsita, Siti Muyassaroh, Ronald Wihan Pradana, and Tiffa Kusuma Dewi, under the guidance of Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc. This program was the continuation of the Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) program in 2021, 2022, and 2023 in Kedungpoh Village, Nglipar, Gunungkidul.

The community service program focuses on expanding the use of biofertilizers for controlling anthracnose in chili plants in the paddy fields and greenhouse of Lumbung Mataraman. The program was motivated by the anthracnose disease affecting chili plants at Lumbung Mataraman and the lack of organic control solutions. The MBKM research program emphasizes the use of biofertilizer as a remediation agent for inorganic fungicide residues in chili plants at Lumbung Mataraman. Research on fungicide residue bioremediation is driven by the extensive use of inorganic fungicides from various brands in Lumbung Mataraman, impacting harvest safety.

The socialization began with a program plan presentation by Dwi Umi Siswanti, S.Si., M.Sc., which includes training on producing biofertilizers from cow urine and its application. ‘’Biofertilizers from cow urine containing various microbial species, expected to effectively and efficiently control anthracnose in Lumbung Mataraman and reduce inorganic fungicide residues that have been used,” said Dwi during the presentation. The program partners include ten groups of the Women Farmers Group of Kedungpoh and the managers of Lumbung Mataraman. The partners were enthusiastic about the programs presented by the team. “We have been eagerly awaiting programs from the Faculty of Biology,” said the Kedungpoh village head on behalf of the partners.

Didik Purnomo, Director of Lumbung Mataraman, mentioned that the Biofermed team would support the Women Farmers Group (KWT) from ten hamlets coordinated by Tri Wahyuni. The Women Farmers Group of Kedungpoh eagerly anticipated collaboration with the Biofermed team, the group already prepared for chili cultivation. “We are ready to plant chili using Bu Wawien’s biofertilizer formula and await further guidance,” said Tri Wahyuni, one of the agricultural leaders in Kedungpoh recognized as the Woman Initiator in Agriculture 2024 for Gunungkidul Regency.

This activity aligns with SDGs numbers 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 15 (Life on Land), and partnerships to achieve goal 17.

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