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Fostering Innovations in Fast-Growing Wood Resources This article reviews multidisciplinary research developing CA–BA–PS impregnation technology to enhance the strength and stability of jabon, a fast-growing wood previously seen as less competitive. The findings pave the way for utilizing community-grown timber as a high-value sustainable engineered material. 09 December 2025
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Reshaping the Face of the City: Sustainable Streetscape Design Toward a Green City in Indonesia and Malaysia This article discusses a cross-country study examining how streetscape design—from functional and ecological to social and economic aspects—shapes more human-centered green cities. The research in Medan and Johor Bahru highlights that successful green cities rely on balanced public space design, not merely the presence of greenery. 09 December 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 3
Refining the Efficiency of Herbal Extraction This study reveals that Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) significantly enhances key marker compounds in Clinacanthus nutans extracts, such as vitexin and isovitexin. It demonstrates how modern extraction technologies can improve efficiency, stability, and overall quality of herbal materials for phytopharmaceutical development. 09 December 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 12
Revisiting Consumer Behavior and Patterns of Food Waste This article examines the meta-analysis Why We Waste, which maps the psychological, social, and habitual factors that drive household food waste. The study highlights the importance of behavioral sustainability approaches in designing more effective and contextually relevant consumption interventions. 09 December 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 3
When Language Slowly Fades: The Story of Progressive Aphasia and Stroke in the Context of Indonesian Language This article explains the fundamental differences between primary progressive aphasia and stroke-induced aphasia, emphasizing how Indonesian linguistic features shape their manifestations and diagnosis. The study highlights the need for locally informed neurolinguistic approaches, especially for bilingual patients who exhibit unique patterns of language loss. 08 December 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 7
Dual-Fuel and Nano-Additive Innovation: USU Researchers’ Breakthrough Toward an Environmentally Friendly Diesel Engine Researchers from Universitas Sumatera Utara introduced an eco-friendly diesel breakthrough by combining dual-fuel strategies with nano-additives. This innovation boosts combustion efficiency by up to 42% while cutting carbon emissions, offering a realistic path toward a clean-energy future. 08 December 2025
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Tracing ‘Invisible’ Malaria in Langkat via Antibodies Surveillance This research demonstrates that serology can reveal hidden malaria transmission in Langkat that routine diagnostics fail to detect. By assessing community antibodies, the study shows that both P. falciparum and P. vivax continue to circulate with approximately 20% exposure despite low clinical case numbers. 08 December 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 7 SDGs 9
From Coffee Beans to Facial Innovation At her work desk filled with sample bottles and laboratory test sheets, Prof. Dr. Julia Reveny, M.Si., Apt., gazed at a product with a small smile—a softly brown facial cleanser bottle with a simple label reading Annrich Coffee Facial Wash. “I never imagined,” she said softly, “that coffee grounds once considered waste could give birth to a beauty product with such high economic value.” 10 November 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 3
From Pineapple Leaf Waste to Pharmaceutical Innovation USU researchers developed nanocellulose from pineapple leaf waste to enhance curcumin’s effectiveness in antibacterial film form. The study opens opportunities for eco-friendly wound dressings while promoting agricultural waste utilization. 22 September 2025
Article SDGs Research Article SDGs 16
Fraud in Banking: How Self-Efficacy and Professional Skepticism Shape Resilient Auditors Research in Indonesia’s banking sector shows that auditors’ red flag awareness, self-efficacy, and professional skepticism strongly influence fraud detection effectiveness. The findings highlight the need for continuous training, organizational support, and a culture of integrity to safeguard public trust. 22 September 2025
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