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Tapeworm Risks Behind an Extreme Culinary Tradition in Simalungun A research team from the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), led by Prof. Dr. dr. Dewi Masyithah Darlan, successfully identified Raya Kahean District, Simalungun Regency, as a new endemic hotspot for Taenia asiatica tapeworm infection in North Sumatra. Through stool sample examinations of 428 residents, the study revealed a high taeniasis prevalence rate of 21.7%, with the primary risk factor being the consumption of raw or undercooked liver from domestic pigs and wild boars. Molecular confirmation using Multiplex PCR testing and phylogenetic analysis concluded that the circulating parasite is an ancient hybrid descendant of T. asiatica and T. saginata. These findings highlight the urgent need for sanitation interventions, public education on safe food practices, and mass treatment programs by local health authorities to prevent further transmission. 03 June 2026
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Breaking Through Patriarchal Barriers: The Struggle of Batak Toba Women to Defend Their Rights to Customary Land A collaborative study led by an interdisciplinary research team from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) examines the resilience of Batak Toba women in managing and defending their rights to customary land (pauseang) under the dominance of patriarchal culture. Through a qualitative approach involving 180 informants across six regencies in North Sumatra, the study reveals the existence of a “safety valve” mechanism within customary law, while also highlighting vulnerabilities within state legal systems (land certificate legality) and the growing threat of modern agrarian conflicts caused by the rising economic value of land in the Lake Toba region. This article serves as an important reflection on strengthening the role of customary institutions and formulating gender-equitable spatial planning policies. 26 May 2026
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The Invisible Spread: Unmasking the Silent Footprints of Zoonotic Malaria on Mursala Island Not all pathogens manifest with overt clinical symptoms. Some lurk within seemingly healthy hosts, moving undetected and bypassing even the most rigorous conventional observations. In tropical regions like North Sumatra, this reality becomes increasingly complex where humans, wildlife, and the environment converge. It is within this intersection that an unconventional threat has emerged: zoonotic malaria. 14 April 2026
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From Waste to Innovation: Transforming Recycled Plastics and Coconut Husk into Sustainable Composites There is a profound irony in modern progress: as technology advances, our environmental footprint expands. Plastic, once hailed for its convenience, has become a symbol of the global environmental crisis. It is ubiquitous—found in our oceans, soil, and even within the human food chain. Amidst this reality, a vital question emerges: is waste truly the end of a cycle, or can it serve as the catalyst for something new? 14 April 2026
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When Metal Yields to Fatigue: Deciphering the Silent Progression of Corrosion in Biodiesel Industrial Systems Structural failure does not always announce itself with a sound. Many forms of degradation develop insidiously, manifesting behind seemingly robust systems and leaving a devastating impact only when it is too late. In the industrial world, one of the most silent yet destructive phenomena is corrosion—a process that operates noiselessly but is capable of fundamentally altering metal structures. 13 April 2026
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Reconfiguring the Solar Energy Spectrum Siti Utari Rahayu demonstrates her capacity as a researcher in the fields of materials physics and photovoltaic technology, capable of integrating semiconductor theory with nanostructured material experiments. 04 March 2026
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Exploring the Potential of Indonesian Herbal Plants to Combat Resistant Bacteria Through contributions such as this, Sri Amelia and the research team not only enrich the scientific literature in microbiology and pharmacy, but also pave the way for the development of alternative therapies based on natural resources that are more sustainable and adaptive to the future dynamics of antimicrobial resistance. 04 March 2026
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Development of Porous Asphalt Pavement Based on ECC Mortar For Universitas Sumatera Utara, the involvement of Muhammad Aswin as a researcher in this study reflects the active contribution of academics in addressing the increasingly complex challenges of infrastructure development. 04 March 2026
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Building Innovation Excellence in the Digital Economy Era Through a systematic, empirically grounded scientific approach, Prihatin Lumbanraja and the research team demonstrate that digital transformation is not merely a technological shift, but a strategic process that determines the future of organizational innovation in the digital economy era. 04 March 2026
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Formulating Strategic Innovation among Women Entrepreneurs This article examines an in-depth study on innovation strategies and competitive advantage among women entrepreneurs in Medan, emphasizing human capital, digitalization, and socio-cultural challenges. The findings present strategic frameworks to strengthen women-led MSMEs and guide more inclusive empowerment policies. 09 December 2025
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