All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 4th International Conference on Natural Resources and Life Sciences (NRLS) 2022 during 24-26th August, 2023 in University of Surabaya (2 days online seminar and 1 day onsite workshop). These articles have been peer reviewed by...

Moringa oleifera Lam. (Drumstick tree) is a herbal plant commonly found in subtropical and tropical areas such as Indonesia. Moringa plants have been widely used because they have many pharmacological effects. In addition, due to the high consumption of Moringa, there still needs to be monitoring regarding...

The administration of prophylactic antibiotics in hernia surgery patients is currently controversial, with varying opinions regarding their necessity. The European Hernia Society guideline does not recommend prophylactic antibiotics in patients with hernia surgery, while recent studies found that prophylactic...

There is an increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia, particularly in Malang City, a tourist and educational destination. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) as well as to analyze their adherence to anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment and the...

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are a growing global concern, including in Indonesia. By 2021, strokes were the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), affecting 87% of the global population, while in 2018, 33.3% of Indonesians experienced CVD primarily due to strokes. Thrombolysis mediated by...

Food industry waste, especially fruit peels, increases every year and their disposal can cause environmental pollution that can affect health. Fruit peels are known to contain antioxidant and antibacterial compounds, and their utilization can provide more value to fruit peel waste. This literature review...

Analog rice is rice made from some or all non-rice ingredients and was created as a food diversification product so that it can be an alternative staple food to replace rice produced from rice. The shelf-life of food products can be determined using the ASLT method, which in principle accelerates the...

Indonesia is a nation characterized by a diverse array of plant species that possess notable health benefits. Among these botanical resources is the Dayak onion, scientifically known as Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr. The Dayak Tribe – an indigenous people of Borneo’s island has historically utilized...

Wounds that are not treated immediately will have a risk for the patient; the risk is infection. The risk of this infection can be reduced by stopping the bleeding as soon as possible. One way to accelerate the bleeding to stop is by giving haemostatic agents. One source of this haemostatic agent can...

Worldwide, the use of herbal medications is still growing quickly as more customers turn to these treatments for a variety of health issues. It is projected that the global market for Indonesian traditional medicinal products, of which more than half are herbal medicines, will grow. Unfortunately, there...

DNA polymerase is a remarkably incredible invention in the biotechnology field. Since its discovery, molecular genetic-based research has been growing rapidly. Various methods for molecular-based diagnostics have been developed since. One of which is Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification; this method...

Methylation-specific PCR (MSP) is a valuable technique for studying DNA methylation patterns due to its straightforward design and implementation, high sensitivity in detecting methylated DNA, and ability to analyze large sample sizes cost-effectively rapidly. However, researchers need to be cautious...

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the therapeutic potential of natural products derived from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.). Mangosteen, a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, has long been valued for its medicinal properties. The review focuses on the isolation and characterization...

The angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE1, is one of enzymes important to blood pressure modulation. The inhibition of protein responsible for blood pressure regulation, the angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE1, is considered as a method to alleviate the hypertension condition Ashitaba plant might be potent...

The demand for essential oils in the industrial sector continues to increase, proportional to the number of people using them. Pogostemon cablin popularly known as nilam in Indonesia produces patchouli oil with patchouli alcohol as the major compound. Patchouli oil has been used for a long time as perfume...

The success of tissue culture is greatly influenced by the explant surface sterilization technique. The presence of bacterial and fungi contamination, and the occurrence of browning on the explants can interfere with the process of culture propagation. High concentration of sterilant agents will inhibit...

The addition of organic materials to tissue culture media has been known to have a positive impact on plant growth. However, a tissue culture medium utilizing organic supplements originating from Indonesia as its specialty, such as tempeh, has not been discovered. This study aims to determine the effect...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by chronic bronchitis, airway thickening, and emphysema. There are several main mechanisms of COPD, namely chronic inflammatory processes in the airways, oxidative stress, and disturbances in the balance between...

Malaria is a serious disease caused by Plasmodium through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. Due to resistance to artemisin, a first-line antimalarial, new compounds are needed. This study aims to obtain a QSAR model from febrifugine derivatives against the Plasmodium falciparum FCR-3 strain....

The patient’s quality of life may be negatively impacted by the high prevalence of acne vulgaris among adolescents. Acne vulgaris is a skin condition in which hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells, bacteria, and natural facial oils. It has been demonstrated that acne antibiotics raise antibacterial...

Moringa leaves were the most commonly used part of the Moringa plant because they were rich in nutrients. Moringa leaves extract was developed into a chewable gummy tablet to improve its acceptability. The main component of the chewable gummy tablet was a gelling agent. This study aims to determine the...

Moringa leaf potentially has an antioxidant effect because it contains Quercetin having poorsolubility in water. Liposomes as carriers of drug compounds can increase the solubility of quercetin through an entrapment system in the lipid bilayer. This study aimed to determine the stability and antioxidant...