BIO Web of Conferences

BIO Web of Conferences, open access proceedings in biology, life sciences and health

List of Papers (Total 9,031)

Profit Sharing in Onion Cultivation: An anomaly in horticultural cultivation system in developing countries (A case study in Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia)

By using the method of observation, interviews and literature study, this research focuses on the problem of how the 'mara' system, which is a traditional profit-sharing system in shallot cultivation, still has the flexibility to be applied in the current free market era when there are many landless farmers (farm workers). Field research proves that through this system, farmers...

The Cultural Meaning and Communicative Pattern of Panggih Ceremony in Kabupaten Batang

Indonesia has many local cultures, one of which is Javanese. In Javanese, we have a lot of traditional events such as panggih, a series of traditional Javanese wedding events which are a meeting ceremony between the bride and groom. This paper focuses on examining the communication patterns of panggih ceremony in Kabupaten Batang, which is a Javanese wedding tradition. The...

Water Quality of Lake Rawapening Central Java Based on A Study of Various Water Quality Parameters

An approach that can describe the overall water quality of Lake Rawapening at a given time and location is based on some water quality parameters. The scope of the study includes temperature, degree of acidity (pH), dissolved oxygen content in water (DO), conductivity, and water turbidity. The samples of the physico-chemical parameters of Lake Rawapening's water were carried out...

Impact of Land Use Change on Hydrological Responses in the Jongkok–Meninring–Babar (JMB) Watershed, Lombok Island, Indonesia

Lombok Island, covering 4,672 km2 with a population of about three million, is a popular tourist destination yet highly vulnerable to environmental degradation driven by rapid tourism and settlement expansion. This study investigates the impact of land use change on hydrological response using the SWAT model. Land use dynamics were analyzed through satellite image classification...

Communication Patterns and Cultural Meanings in the Injak Piring Tradition of the Arui Sai Tribe in the Yapen Islands Regency: A Communication Ethnography Study

The Injak Piring tradition in the life of the Ami Sai indigenous people is carried out when the family is visited by children, guests, relatives, or family from a distant place with the aim of thanking God for safety in traveling long and far enough, to arrive safely and meet with family. The method used is a qualitative research method with a communication ethnography approach...

Change Of Social Environment From Development Of Creative Carving Industry In Jepara

For centuries, the City of Jepara has been famous for carving crafts that follow the social development of its people. Over time, various creative carving industries emerged in the city of Jepara. The creative carving industry in Jepara has existed since the 1980s. This growth has caused the income level of the people and the city of Jepara to increase, especially with foreign...

Empowering vocational school teachers: Sustainable chemistry an e-commerce training for enterpreneurship

Santo Paulus Industrial Chemistry Vocational School focuses on training in the fields of Industrial Chemistry and Medical Laboratory Technology. This training is very important to reduce the gap between school learning and industry needs. This gap is evident in laboratory activities that lack innovation, especially in the areas of product development, finance, and marketing. This...

Empowering Coastal Communities through the Iodized Salt Awareness Movement: Integrating Marine Resource Utilization and Public Health Efforts in Purworejo

Iodine deficiency continues to pose a major public health challenge in several Indonesian coastal regions, even though these areas possess great potential for salt production. This research sought to design and assess a community-based intervention model, the Iodized Salt Awareness Movement (ISAM), as an integrated strategy that combines nutrition education, simple iodization...

Local Awareness, Watershed Action (LAWA): A Grassroots Governance Strategy to Leptospirosis Prevention in Laguna de Bay

Leptospirosis remains a persistent yet underestimated public health threat in the Laguna de Bay region—the Philippines' largest freshwater lake and a vital socio-ecological system. Seasonal flooding, rapid urbanization, poor sanitation, and close human-animal-water interactions heighten the area's vulnerability to disease transmission. Conventional control measures have proven...

Integrating Disease Dynamics and Environmental Sanitation: A Mathematical Model of Tuberculosis Spread in Communities with Compromised Water and Waste Management

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, particularly in areas with inadequate environmental sanitation. Poor water quality and ineffective waste management can indirectly exacerbate TB transmission by weakening public health resilience, increasing vulnerability to infection, and complicating recovery. This study develops a compartmental mathematical model that...

Protist Community Diversity Using the Environmental DNA (eDNA) Method with The 18S rRNA Gene in Balekambang Lake Sediment, Dieng, Central Java

Lake Balekambang is a water area formed by volcanic activity located in the Dieng Plateau. The lake is facing a threat in the form of sedimentation, so it's important to identify protists to help control the sedimentation and understand the organisms that make up the lake's ecosystems. One efficient method is using environmental DNA (eDNA) to analyze microscopic organisms. In...

Saprobic Trophic Approach as a Biological Indicator for Eutrophication Management in Cengklik Reservoir, Boyolali, Central Java

Eutrophication is a serious environmental problem in tropical reservoirs, triggered by human activities like floating net cages and agriculture activity. Its consequences, such as massive water hyacinth growth, directly threaten sustainable water resources and impede the achievement of SDGs 6 and 14. This study assessed the saprobic trophic approach as a sensitive indicator for...

Enhancing UMEGA with Trust in Government and Digital Literacy: A Framework for Assessing the Quality of E-Government Water Monitoring Services in Indonesia

This study develops and validates a sustainable e-government evaluation model in Indonesia by integrating two key constructs—trust in government and digital literacy—into the Unified Model of Electronic Government Adoption (UMEGA). A convergent mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS...

Geospatial Insights into Blue Carbon Recovery and Policy Pathways: Urban Mangrove Dynamics in Bengkulu, Indonesia

Mangrove ecosystems are crucial blue-carbon reservoirs, yet their long-term spatial and temporal dynamics along Indonesian urban coasts remain poorly understood. This study mapped 30 years (1995— 2025) of mangrove cover and carbon stock trajectories in Bengkulu City, Indonesia, using integrated remote sensing analysis and field validation. Multi-temporal Landsat and Sentinel...

Lignin for Food Packaging: A Review on Its Role as Bio-based Reinforcement and Active Functional Material

Lignin, the second most abundant natural polymer after cellulose, presents substantial potential as a sustainable component for food packaging within the circular bioeconomy. As a byproduct of the pulp and paper industries, it is rich in aromatic structures and functional groups that enable dual functionality: acting as a bio-based reinforcing filler and as an active agent with...

Assessing the Genetic Diversity of Indonesian Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Germplasm Based on Morphological Character

The dissemination of mango (Mangifera indica L.) into Indonesia has led to remarkable genetic and phenotypic diversification. This diversity primarily results from the species' open pollination system, which enables natural hybridization and promotes the emergence of new cultivars with distinct characteristics. Over extended periods of adaptation to diverse agroecological...

Exploring the Potential of Touch-Me-Not (Mimosa pudica L.) to Suppress the Germination and Early Growth of Spiny Amaranth

Touch-me-not plant (Mimosapudica L.) is known to be a weed of pantropical distribution and is native to the Caribbean and South and Central America. This weed has been used for herbal medicine. However, little is known for its use to control other weeds. An experiment to study the effect of touch-me-not plant litter on the germination and early growth of spiny amaranth...

Electron beam vulcanization as a sustainable processing technology for value-added natural rubber in the agroindustry

Natural rubber (NR), a key agricultural commodity in tropical agroindustry, is widely used in value-added products such as gloves, medical devices, and packaging materials. However, conventional sulfur-based vulcanization remains energy-intensive and generate chemical residues, posing environmental and occupational challenges. This study introduces electron beam (EB) irradiation...

Land Efficiency and Phosphate Fertilization in Sugarcane-Soybean Intercropping Using Local AMF under Saturated Soil Culture in Tidal Swamps

Tidal swamp land in Indonesia holds great potential for agricultural development but remains underutilized due to soil acidity and low nutrient availability. Integrating arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and efficient intercropping systems may improve land productivity and nutrient use efficiency in such challenging environments. This study evaluated the effects of local AMF...

Optimization of Soil Sampling for Layered Amelioration Trials Through Homogeneous Land Unit Mapping in Sandy Agricultural Landscapes

Improving soil quality in sandy farming areas needs more than just adding amendments. It requires careful planning, structure, and adapting to the specific conditions of each site. This study presents an integrated approach to optimize soil sampling for layered amelioration trials, using representative soils from sandy agriculturally areas in Cilacap Regency, Indonesia. The...

Biofunctional Interfaces for Sustainable Emulsions: Insights from Microalgae-Copepod Nutrition and SCFA-Starch Pickering Systems

Sustainable emulsions rely on interfacial materials that are efficient, suitable for food applications, and environmentally friendly. This review connects two distinct but complementary areas: (1) the trophic interaction between microalgae and copepods in aquaculture live-feed systems, and (2) the use of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-modified starch particles as Pickering...

Visitor Characteristics and Destination Brand Equity: The Case of Teba Majalangu Agrotourism

Tourist perceptions of Destination Brand Equity play a significant role in both the characteristics and segmentation of tourist destinations, as well as in increasing tourist loyalty and revenue generated from these destinations. This study was conducted to examine visitor characteristics and to assess the condition of destination brand equity in TeBa Majalangu. The sample size...

Machine Learning Inveils Hidden Price Responsiveness: A SHAP-based Analysis of Indonesia's Aggregate Coffee Production Under Global Price Volatility

This study employs a machine learning framework, utilizing Random Forest regression and SHAP value analysis, to investigate the nonlinear price responsiveness of Indonesian coffee production to global market fluctuations. The findings reveal distinct patterns between Arabica and Robusta varieties. While Arabica exhibits greater variability in its price elasticity (coefficient of...

Factors Influencing Online Purchase Intention: Evidence From Vegan Skincare Industry in Indonesia

This study examines the factors influencing green purchase intention in the context of vegan skincare. Furthermore, this study investigates how green products, green brand image, green price, and green promotion influence green purchase intention. A total of 120 valid responses from vegan skincare consumers in Indonesia were examined using linear regression. The results revealed...

Low Light Intensity Increases Xanthorrhizol Content and the Growth of Java turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza)

Java turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) is a medicinal herb whose rhizomes contain xanthorrhizol, a bioactive compound with significant pharmacological properties. Environmental factors, including light intensity, can influence the accumulation of bioactive compounds in plants. This study investigated the effect of shade on the growth, biomass, and xanthorrhizol content of...