The purpose of this study was to determine the types and density of gastropods in the seagrass ecosystem in Pengudang Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province. This study was conducted in September 2024 in the waters of Pengudang Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province. The method used was a survey method by conducting direct observations and using line transects and 1x1 m2 quadran…
Utilization of Indian Scad (Decapterus russelli) in Carocok Tarusan has an important contribution to fishing activities, but data on the potential and rate utilization is limited. The research aims to determine the potential and rate of utilization of indian scad (Decapterus russelli) landed at UPTD Fishery Port Region I Carocok Tarusan, West Sumatera Province. The research was conducted in Dec…
Payang is a traditional fishing gear commonly used by fishermen in coastal areas of Indonesia, including West Sumatra. Although effective for catching small pelagic fish, its use raises sustainability concerns due to its small mesh size, which may trap juvenile and non-target species. To address such issues, the FAO introduced the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) in 1995, which …
Phytoplankton is one of the parameters used to determine trophic state. The purpose of this study was to determine the trophic status of water based on phytoplankton in Rantau Panjang lake. This research was conducted in July-August 2024. Sampling was carried out at three stations, namely station 1 in the floating board cage area, station 2 inlet, and station 3 area affected by oil palm plantat…
This study aims to analyze water quality and pollution levels in the Air Hitam River, Pekanbaru City, Riau Province using the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME-WQI). The study was conducted in September 2024 using survey methods and sample collection was conducted via purposive sampling at three stations representing different human activities along the …
Echinoderms are important components in marine food webs. One of them is Asteroidea which is widely found on the coast and coral areas. The purpose of this study was to determine the inventory of types and density of starfish found in the waters of Kelombok Village, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands. This study was conducted in January-February 2024. The method used was the survey method, data colle…
The assessment of fishing desire is very important to maintain the balance between utilization and conservation of marine resources. This study aims to stop the status of the bagan boat fishing gear in the Bungus Waters, West Sumatra Province, based on three main aspects, namely economy, ecology, and technology using the RAPFISH approach. The research method used was a survey with a purposive s…
Kegiatan pendaratan ikan di Pelabuhan Perikanan Kambang terkendala oleh keterbatasan fasilitas, hanya terdapat satu dermaga yang melayani kegiatan merapat dan membongkar muatan. Keterbatasan ini sering mengakibatkan waktu pendaratan yang lama, terutama pada saat banyak kapal berdatangan dalam waktu yang berdekatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efisiensi waktu pendaratan ikan dala…
This study aims to determine the effect of fish meal fortification on cracker quality and to determine the concentration of fish meal that affects cracker quality. The research method used was an experimental design employing a non-factorial completely randomized design with four treatment levels: no fish meal fortification (0%) (C0), 5% fish meal fortification (C1), 10% fish meal fortification…
Hypertension is a highly prevalent non-communicable disease that can reduce patients’ quality of life, making the selection of antihypertensive drug classes and therapy types an important aspect of disease management. This study aimed to analyze the relationship of antihypertensive drug classes and types of therapy with quality of life among hypertension patients at RSUD Arifin Achmad Riau Pr…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition in which one or more pelvic organs descend from their original position and protrude into the vagina. This study aims to determine the clinical characteristics of patients undergoing Pelvic Organ Prolapse surgery at RSUD Arifin Achmad Riau Province from 2020 to 2024. This study is a descriptive quantitative study using a cross-sectional method and a re…
Appendicitis is one of the leading causes of acute abdominal pain that requires urgent surgical intervention. Globally, appendicitis accounts for an estimated 17 million new cases and 29,300 deaths per year, according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 report. The clinical presentation of appendicitis may differ between children and adults, and these variations can contribute to delayed…
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have great potential in regenerative therapy, but conventional culture using fetal bovine serum (FBS) poses biological and ethical risks, making human platelet lysate (HPL) a safer alternative. This study aims to compare the expression of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) genes in MSCs cultured using HPL and FBS supplementation. This e…
Brachial plexopathy is a disorder involving the brachial plexus that can cause sensory and motor disturbances in the upper extremities. Nerve conduction study (NCS) is one of the diagnostic methods used to evaluate brachial plexopathy. This descriptive study aimed to determine the findings of nerve conduction studies in cases of brachial plexopathy at Arifin Achmad General Hospital of Riau Prov…
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses neurovascular structures, leading to lower back pain, neurogenic claudication, and disability. Beyond physical impairment, LSS also affects psychological aspects, particularly fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity and work. Currently, there are no available data regarding the psychological outcomes of …
Peroneal neuropathy is one of the most common peripheral neuropathies affecting the lower extremities, which significantly impairs mobility and quality of life. Nerve conduction study (NCS) plays an essential role in determining the location and severity of nerve injury; however, local data in Riau Province remain limited. The objectives is to describe the findings of nerve conduction studies i…
Flies are classified as mechanical vectors carrying pathogens, which can cause transmissible diseases such as diarrhea. The Air Tiris Traditional Market is the largest and widest traditional market in Kampar Regency that sells various food ingredients and other necessities. Market trading activity generates waste and organic residue, and these environmental conditions allow this activity to bec…
Hemoglobin is a spesific protein contained in erythrocytes for gas exchange. Adolescent girls are a group that is vulnerable to experiencing low hemoglobin levels. Especially for those who attend boarding schools, decreased hemoglobin levels can be caused by inadequate food intake and busy activity schedules. This can impact cognitive function, physical fitness, and physical development of adol…
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires timely and appropriate empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Antibiotic Stewardship Guidelines (ASG) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) play a critical role in ensuring rational antibiotic use. This study aimed to evaluate adherence to ASG in empiric antibiotic therapy among sepsis admitted to the ICU of RSUD Arifin Ach…
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting the quality of life of women of reproductive age, often requiring surgical intervention. This study aimed to determine the profile of operative management and recurrence status in endometriosis patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital utilizing a quantitative descriptive method based on medical record data. Results indicate that the majority of patients …