Among the 691 master’s graduates, seven achieved a perfect cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.00, including Muhammad Qowiyul Amin.

Qowi, as he is commonly known, graduated from the Master’s Program in Pharmaceutical Management at the Faculty of Pharmacy at UGM. 

He achieved a perfect GPA and completed his master’s program in just 1 year and 2 months, much faster than the average master’s student, who usually takes 2 years and 2 months to finish. 

According to him, there’s no special secret or tips to finishing quickly and perfectly. 

“I don’t have a specific way of managing my time, but whenever the lecturer gives an assignment, I try to complete it immediately and do my best,” said Qowi.

In his view, preparation starts early in the course by setting achievement targets that allow students to estimate their graduation timeline.

Originally from Semarang, Central Java, Qowi was also an undergraduate at UGM, majoring in Pharmacy. 

His dream of studying at UGM began when he was young. He became interested in the pharmaceutical management program because he wanted to delve deeper into social pharmacy and management, fields in which UGM is a pioneer.

Studying at UGM has taught Qowi many things, such as introducing him to students from various regions across Indonesia and expanding his network. 

“I also got to know highly competent lecturers in their fields and, of course, UGM’s abundant resources and facilities,” he added.

During his studies, Qowi made full use of the available facilities, successfully publishing a journal article in Scopus and participating in a conference in Thailand. 

He shared that one of his lecturers invited him to attend the conference. The experience was enjoyable for him, as it broadened his knowledge of global research and allowed him to meet productive peers.

However, Qowi’s journey was not without challenges. In the early stages of his studies, he found it difficult to keep up with the assigned tasks while also having to submit an accepted publication. 

“At the same time, I also had to prepare a research topic that aligned my thesis with my dissertation,” he explained.

Qowi managed to overcome all these challenges. Now, he is continuing his focus on doctoral studies, which he has pursued for two semesters as part of the fast-track program. 

He hopes to graduate on time, have his research published, and have the research process go smoothly. To fellow students aspiring for a perfect GPA, Qowi advised preparing early in the course. 

“At the start of the course, understand the grading components explained by the lecturer so you can figure out how to get an A. Be active in class and engage in discussions,” he concluded.

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The accredited programs include the Undergraduate Pharmacy Program, the Professional Pharmacist Program, theMaster’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy, the Master’s in Pharmacy Management, and the Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

At the closing event, which was marked by openness and productive discussions, ASIIN representative Professor Moritz Bunemann and UGM’s Vice-Rector for Education and Learning, Professor Wening Udasmoro, evaluated the academic program’s achievements and provided constructive recommendations for future improvements.

Professor Bunemann, as the ASIIN assessor, expressed his appreciation for the atmosphere at UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy. 

“We are very impressed with the openness and strong cooperation between students and faculty members here. Students are delighted with the implemented programs, especially the comprehensive mentoring and tutorial system,” he said on Thursday (Jan. 16).

The mentoring system is regarded as one of the faculty’s main strengths in supporting students’ academic success. The international programs and research facilities also received praise. 

“Facilities like the Advanced Computational Science Learning Center and Integrated Laboratory for Research and Testing are truly outstanding. They provide access for both students and faculty to conduct high-quality research with modern instruments,” he added.

Professor Bunemann also highlighted employers’ satisfaction with the qualifications of UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy graduates. 

“We hear that employers are delighted with the qualifications of graduates from this faculty. This strongly indicates that the programs are highly relevant to the current industry needs,” he said.

Additionally, the presence of international programs at the faculty was positively noted. Professor Bunemann hopes the faculty expand its master’s programs with international students. 

“This program would enrich students’ academic experience and enhance the quality in the classroom,” he explained.

Professor Bunemann clarified that the next steps in the accreditation process involve submitting the accreditation report draft in early February, allowing the Faculty of Pharmacy to provide input until the end of February. 

“The updated report will be sent back to the evaluators in early March, and the final decision will be announced at the end of March,” he added.

Professor Wening Udasmoro expressed gratitude and commitment to continually improving the quality of education at the Faculty of Pharmacy. 

“We are deeply grateful for the constructive feedback from the ASIIN team. All these recommendations will serve as the foundation for us to enhance the quality of education and academic experiences for our students,” she said.

She also mentioned that the Faculty of Pharmacy at UGM would continue to strive to meet international standards and strengthen its commitment to maintaining high educational quality. 

“This accreditation process is not only to evaluate existing programs but also as a means to reinforce our commitment to improving the quality of education and producing outstanding graduates,” Professor Udasmoro concluded.

With highly positive results and several recommendations for improvement, the Faculty of Pharmacy is ready to continue developing toward higher educational quality and international accreditation.

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The five programs from the Faculty of Pharmacy include the Undergraduate Pharmacy Program, Professional Pharmacist Program, Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy, Master’s in Pharmacy Management, and Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

ASIIN assessors, university leaders, and faculty representatives are attending the accreditation process to elaborate on the quality of UGM’s academic and non-academic programs. 

Several topics were discussed during the session with the assessors, including student mobility, research collaboration, funding, and student activities. 

“This international accreditation is part of UGM’s commitment to accelerating the quality of education and exploring its potential contribution to society,” said UGM Vice-Rector for Education and Teaching, Professor Wening Udasmoro, on Wednesday (Jan. 15), at the Multimedia Room, UGM Central Office.

Rainer Arnold Dipl. Phys, one of the ASIIN assessors, discussed the Faculty of Pharmacy’s efforts to improve learning quality and promote its study programs. 

During the event, Professor Udasmoro mentioned that UGM offers various international mobility programs for students and lecturers. 

“The number of students who have received international exposure programs has reached 2,000,” she said.

In 2024, Professor Udasmoro added that programs like the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) from the government and inter-university collaborations have facilitated students to study at overseas universities. 

“We believe that cultural exchange through student mobility is one of UGM’s pillars. It is also a way to understand global situations and collaborate,” Professor Udasmoro explained.

Regarding international cooperation, she noted that the Faculty of Pharmacy already has student exchange programs with Leiden University and Groningen University. 

This commitment to international collaboration is further realized through research collaborations, which enable lecturers to publish in international standard journals.

UGM’s Director of Partnerships and Global Relations, Professor Puji Astuti, explained that lecturer mobility is highly effective in building international networks and improving the quality of university research.

Additionally, UGM maintains its standards by recruiting educators with international experience or those who have participated in global networks. 

Director of Education and Teaching, Professor Gandes Retno Rahayu, stated that this program provides opportunities for UGM educators to gain international exposure. 

“UGM also has training programs for lecturers and non-teaching staff. We bring in experts as needed. They come and conduct training at UGM,” she explained.

Another ASIIN assessor, Professor Moritz Bünemann from the University of Marburg–Phillips, inquired about UGM’s efforts to manage learning quality concerning students. 

Professor Rahayu explained that UGM implements open communication with students through feedback and discussions to enhance learning. 

“Our students are critical; they submit evaluations to the faculty and university. I think this is very good as it creates a balanced role,” she explained.

These efforts are also incorporated into the Simaster system in the Evaluation of Lecturers by Students (EDOM), conducted after mid-term and final exams. 

Students can assess the learning process and even provide suggestions and feedback to the university. Students also actively organize discussion sessions with the faculty or advocate for services or campus policies.

The ASIIN accreditation assessment for UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy is being held for two days. The reassessment comes after two study programs received ASIIN certification in 2021 and are being renewed this year for two programs. 

This accreditation is hoped to serve as UGM’s consistent effort to evaluate and improve the quality of education and teaching.

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It is committed to contributing to the nation’s self-sufficiency in pharmaceuticals and raw materials, improving pharmaceutical services, and enhancing the global competence of UGM pharmacy graduates, who are increasingly excelling on the international higher education stage. 

UGM Faculty of Pharmacy Dean Professor Satibi conveyed this in response to the 2024 EduRank results, which ranked the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy as number one among Indonesia’s top nine pharmacy faculties.

In addition to UGM, Universitas Airlangga ranked second, followed by Universitas Indonesia in third place. 

The fourth to ninth ranks were held by Universitas Padjadjaran, ITB, Universitas Negeri Malang, Universitas Brawijaya, Universitas Surabaya, and Universitas Sumatera Utara, respectively.

According to Professor Satibi, the success of UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy in becoming the best pharmacy faculty in Indonesia is closely tied to its research output, publications, and alumni reputation. 

EduRank’s index noted that UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy has produced 46,372 academic publications and 144,158 citations, with a significant impact from 94 prominent alumni.

“We are grateful that the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy has achieved first place nationally. I believe this is the result of collaboration among the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy’s academic community, including lecturers, students, and staff, as well as the outstanding support from alumni for the university’s tri-dharma activities,” said Professor Satibi in a statement to reporters on Monday (Jan. 13).

The dean mentioned that throughout 2024, the majority of publications were original articles (78.8%), followed by review articles (12.9%), conference papers (5.8%), and the remainder consisting of short surveys, book chapters, and editorials. In 2024, eight faculty members successfully published books and significant book chapters in various fields of pharmacy. 

“These works not only provide important references for students and researchers but also strengthen the Faculty of Pharmacy’s position as an institution actively producing knowledge at both the national and international levels,” he said.

For Professor Satibi, the Faculty of Pharmacy’s achievements reflect the faculty’s continuous improvement in the quality of its academics, education and teaching, research, and community service. 

Improvements in the field of education are being made through ongoing curriculum updates. 

“We must ensure that the pharmacy curriculum aligns with market needs—market signals are crucial—and strengthens the development of science and technology,” he said.

He likened the curriculum development process to software designed to equip graduates with global competencies. 

“The curriculum is developed based on competencies, with an emphasis on enhancing global competencies for future graduates,” he stated.

Additionally, the faculty is training and strengthening students’ soft skills while increasing national and international collaborations. 

“This year, we aim to strengthen our international relations,” he said.

Furthermore, he added that students are also encouraged to serve and assist communities in need, particularly in frontier, outermost, underdeveloped (3T) regions. He pointed out that not all pharmacists are evenly distributed across Indonesia. 

“We want pharmacists to apply their knowledge and be useful, especially for communities in need,” he said.

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During the inauguration ceremony, Professor Wiedyaningsih delivered her professorial speech titled “The Strategic Role of Pharmacists in Strengthening Policies for the Safety of Drug Distribution and Use in Society.”

In the speech, she explained how unregulated drug distribution could lead to serious public health issues. 

Oversight must be applied to the types of drugs and the equitable distribution of these drugs. 

“The shortage of drugs in some areas, or the excessive availability of certain drugs that have passed their expiration date, the risk of drug abuse, and the circulation of illegal drugs,” Professor Wiedyaningsih stated in UGM Senate Hall.

She cited a national survey by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Indonesia, which reported that cases of drug abuse are increasing each year. 

In 2023, the prevalence of narcotics abuse reached 1.73%, equivalent to 3.3 million people aged 15-64 in Indonesia. 

These cases occur not only with narcotic and psychotropic substances but also with certain medications, such as tramadol, trihexyphenidyl, chlorpromazine, amitriptyline, haloperidol, and dextromethorphan. 

If this condition is not addressed, there are concerns that the circulation of illegal drugs will increase. 

“In the Special Region of Yogyakarta, the consumption of certain drugs among the public, particularly the younger generation, remains high. As of August 2021, 88% of the cases involved these drugs,” Professor Wiedyaningsih explained.

Several reports also show excessive use of drugs in low- and middle-income countries. 

While Indonesia is still categorized as low, with fewer than 10,000 cases, this is due to the need for improvements in pharmacovigilance reporting systems.

According to her, the government needs to review and address the drug distribution channels in society, accessibility, and the buying and selling processes. 

The drug distribution chain in Indonesia is inseparable from the distributors’ involvement. The National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) sets standards for Good Distribution Practices (GDP) to ensure the quality and safety of distributed drugs. 

“One of the challenges is the distribution process involving many parties, from suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, to consumers,” she said.

As counterfeit and expired drugs are discovered, along with the rise of online transactions, the circulation of drugs is increasingly beyond supervision. 

According to Professor Wiedyaningsih, pharmacists play an important role in ensuring the safety of drugs consumed by the public.

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Her career journey, marked by perseverance and discipline, is an inspiring story, especially for women. In an interview with Kabar UGM magazine, Evie shared her experiences during her college years and offered tips on becoming resilient when facing challenges.  

Evie Yulin was born in Jember in 1967 as the first daughter of two siblings. Her parents worked for state-owned enterprises in the banking sector. 

“I started school at SD Unggaran in Jogja, then went to SMP 5, SMA 3, and UGM. I completed all levels of education in Jogja,” said Evie.  

During her school years, she frequently ranked first in her class. This achievement allowed her to be accepted into her dream schools and university. Additionally, she represented her schools in dance and marching competitions several times.  

When asked about her interest in pharmacy, Evie explained that it began during high school. Her favorite subjects were organic chemistry and mathematics. She had a clear plan regarding the major and career field she wanted to pursue. 

She eventually decided to study at the Faculty of Pharmacy through the Penentuan Minat dan Kemampuan (PMDK) pathway, a non-test selection route for students with excellent academic performance.  

Evie shared that her teacher once suggested she study medicine, but she remained steadfast in choosing pharmacy. 

“I wanted to pursue a field that required strong expertise in chemistry, if not chemical engineering, then pharmacy. Being a pharmacist would be interesting, as I could help sick patients. So, I chose pharmacy,” she explained.  

Evie’s career began when she was still in college, receiving offers from three local pharmaceutical companies. With a passion for sales and marketing, she started as a product specialist tasked with promoting products to hospitals. She faced many rejections and challenges at the start of her career. “I’m someone who values the process, believing that if the process is strong, the performance will follow,” said Evie.  

This approach became a hallmark of her leadership in every company she worked for, including PT Merck Tbk. Evie joined the company in 2010 as the Country Head of the Healthcare Business in Indonesia. 

She became a board of directors member in 2011 and was appointed President Director in 2020, becoming the first female General Manager at Merck Healthcare Asia Pacific. 

In addition, she has received numerous awards, including Top 100 Businesswomen of the Year (2017, 2019–2021, 2024), Indonesia Most Powerful Women Award (2023), Best Business Transformation (2023), and The Most Extraordinary Women Business Leaders Award (2022).

Evie said that during her tenure as a female leader at Merck, she encountered no obstacles. This was largely due to the company’s strong DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) culture, where diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging are core values. 

Merck implements policies and practices that support an inclusive work environment, ensuring all employees, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities to grow and achieve success. 

Evie appreciates this culture, which enables women to make significant contributions and overcome career challenges, proving that gender is not a barrier to success.  

Evie also explained the challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in ensuring access to innovative medicines. 

“A large portion of the middle-income population has shifted to the middle-to-lower-income category. We need to think about how the public can easily access these innovative medicines,” Evie said. 

She emphasized the importance of affordability and accessibility for innovative medicines. Furthermore, awareness of certain diseases must be raised to ensure the public receives timely and appropriate treatment.  

Evie’s achievements are inseparable from the principles she holds dear. 

“For me, work is worship. I believe in loving what you do and staying committed to your words,” Evie said.  

Her advice is to be resilient, brave in trying new things, and open-minded. This way, challenges can become valuable lessons in the future.  

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By understanding the proteins involved in cancer development, researchers can design drugs that more accurately target cancer cells without harming the surrounding healthy cells.

Technological advancements and the Fourth Industrial Revolution have paved the way for breakthroughs in developing more effective and targeted anticancer agents. 

Given the many proteins involved in cancer cell regulation and progression, identifying which proteins to use must leverage big data and bioinformatics.

According to Professor Adam Hermawan, the latest technological advances and the growing availability of big data provide opportunities to address challenges in drug discovery. 

Big data in drug discovery refers to a collection of biological, chemical, pharmacological, and clinical resources. In the drug discovery process, big data can be applied from target validation to the final stages of clinical trials.

“On this occasion, I will focus solely on the application of big data in identifying anticancer protein targets,” he said at the UGM Senate Hall on Thursday (Nov. 21), delivering his inaugural address as professor of macromolecular engineering at the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy.

In his speech, “Utilizing Integrated Big Data and Bioinformatics in Target Protein Identification for Anticancer Agent Development,” Professor Hermawan discussed how big data analysis using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and integrated bioinformatics has been employed over the last five years for biomarker selection, target protein identification, drug candidate selection, and drug sensitivity prediction. 

AI has even been successfully used to discover drugs and accelerate phase I and phase II clinical trials. 

“AI has been utilized for several purposes, including discovering drug target proteins, designing new small molecules, and developing vaccines. More than 50 percent of AI-discovered molecules that have undergone phase I clinical trials are anticancer agents,” he explained.

Professor Hermawan also noted that the success rate of phase I clinical trials for AI-derived molecules reaches 80-90 percent. This is due to well-validated biological targets and pathways in AI-derived molecules, which help reduce the toxicity of the designed drugs.

However, in phase II clinical trials, the success rate for AI-discovered molecules drops to only 40 percent, as phase II is the stage for proving the concepts and biological mechanisms previously suggested by AI regarding disease-relevant targets and signaling pathways. 

“With the continuous development of AI, the success rate of clinical trials for AI-discovered molecules is expected to increase, allowing for the development of more effective drugs,” he concluded.

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Planted in July 2024, the ‘Gustave’ variety of tomatoes in the villages of Tonsewer and Tonsewer Selatan, Minahasa Regency, has been harvested five times with satisfying results.

A joint harvest event took place on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, with farmers, researchers, the Vice President of Technology & Acceleration at PT PGE (Tbk), the General Manager of PT PGE (Tbk) Lahendong Area, the Minahasa Regency Government, the West Tompaso District government, and local community leaders.

The researchers involved in developing this innovation to utilize geothermal byproducts include Dr. Pri Utami (geothermal expert, Department of Geological Engineering), Dr. Ronny Martien (nanotechnology expert, Faculty of Pharmacy), Dr. Ngadisih (soil and water conservation engineering expert, Faculty of Agricultural Technology), and technicians and junior researchers Teguh Triyana, and Muhammad Fatih Fauzi.

Dr. Ngadisih explained that the Katrili booster nourishes the soil, strengthens plant cell walls, protects plant surfaces, and reduces water loss. 

“Laboratory tests have also shown that plants treated with Katrili fertilizer and booster produce fruits free from heavy metals. Moreover, tomatoes remain fresh even after long-distance transport,” said Dr. Ngadisih in a statement sent to journalists on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. 

Novi Purwono, General Manager of PT PGE Lahendong Area, stated that the Lahendong geothermal working area not only generates electricity but also serves as a hub for geothermal-based innovations that can improve the welfare of the local community. 

Purwono explained that Katrili has proven to help tomato plants grow taller, become more resistant to pests, and produce large, thick-fleshed, sweet-tasting tomatoes.

Furthermore, she mentioned that partner farmers, who are members of the Kerapatan Gereja Protestan Minahasa Farmer Group and the Gereja Masehi Injili Minahasa Farmer Group, reported that even though the tomatoes were planted during the dry season, they grew perfectly.

The Acting Regent of Minahasa, Noudy Tendean, has appreciated the synergy between the UGM Geothermal Research Center and PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (Tbk). 

According to him, the Katrili liquid booster innovation has solved the fertilizer scarcity problem for the people of Minahasa, where many rely on agriculture for their livelihood. 

“We hope that Katrili can be applied to cultivate other leading Minahasa commodities, such as chili, shallots, legumes, and rice,” he said.

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The seven UGM lecturers are Professor Abdul Rohman from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Professor Muh Aris Marfai from the Faculty of Geography, Professor Ahmad Maryudi from the Faculty of Forestry, Dr. Ganjar Alfian from the Vocational College, Dr. Eka Noviana from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun from the Faculty of Engineering, and Professor Jumina from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

From the list of the world’s most influential scientists, 150 scientists from Indonesia made it. 

Those categorized as influential scientists are selected based on the impact of their research and the citation of their scientific works in academia, particularly those that are frequently cited or serve as references.

Professor Aris Marfai expressed gratitude for being among the top 2 percent of the world’s most influential scientists. According to him, this achievement is both a reflection and a motivation to contribute more to research and public service. 

“Certainly, this can be used as a reflection and motivation for us to contribute and serve the broader community through the utilization and development of scientific knowledge,” said Professor Marfai on Sunday (Sep. 22).

The professor, who currently heads the Geospatial Information Agency (BIG), has published extensively in the field of geography, particularly on geomorphology, disaster management, geospatial information, and coastal areas. 

“Over 300 publications have been produced, including international journals, national journals, books, book chapters, teaching materials, and seminar proceedings,” he explained.

Based on a Google Scholar search, Professor Marfai mentioned that his top 15 publications are reputable international journals with citation data ranging between 150 and 250 citations per publication. 

“According to Google Scholar, the total citations for all my publications have reached 5,713. Most of these citations come from foreign publications,” he explained.

For Professor Marfai, this recognition is not a goal but a consequence of continuous dedication and commitment to knowledge for the benefit of society.

Professor Ahmad Maryudi expressed a similar sentiment and was pleased to be included in the list. According to him, many indicators are used to compile the list, with the number of publications being just one of them. 

“A crucial indicator is how much our works influence other research worldwide, as reflected in how often our works are referenced or cited. So, the ranking is truly based on how frequently our works impact other researchers,” he said.

Professor Maryudi noted that 32,813 researchers were included in the list for the subfield of forestry, and he is ranked 201 globally. 

“Research is my identity. This recognition will certainly motivate me to continue producing valuable research. Not all research can be applied directly,” said Professor Maryudi, who focuses on political and policy research in forestry and the environment, particularly on actors and power relations.

As the only female among the seven UGM lecturers included in the list, Dr. Eka Noviana openly admitted that she was surprised to find her name on the list, especially since she is at the early stage of her research career. 

“It is an honor for me to be included in this list. As an early career researcher, I feel that I am still far from being an influential researcher. I hope that I can continue to grow in that direction in the future,” she humbly stated.

Dr. Noviana mentioned that most of her publications focus on the development of paper-based test devices for rapid and low-cost diagnostics that are easy for users to operate. 

Dr. Noviana noted that she has received 1,615 citations from other researchers from this research. 

“Many citations come from abroad because the field of paper-based analytical devices is popular among researchers from Brazil, Italy, Thailand, and Japan,” she explained.

Meanwhile, Professor Abdul Rohman stated that over the past five years, he has produced much research and publications related to the halal analysis of food and cosmetic products, which have been widely cited in international journals.

On the other hand, Professor Jumina has conducted extensive research and published extensively on the synthesis of drug compounds, testing their activity as anti-cancer agents and validating their mechanisms through molecular docking. He has published 149 international papers indexed in Scopus. 

“The number of citations for my international papers indexed by Scopus is 1,326, with a total of 1,766 citations from both international and national journals. Most of the citations are related to drug development and calixarenes,” he stated.

Dr. Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun noted that he has received 797 citations in Scopus-indexed international journals, while Google Scholar records 1,013 citations. Most of the citations stem from his publications on composite manufacturing and technology, additive manufacturing, and macro-micro-nano manufacturing.

As for Dr. Ganjar Alfian, he has published extensively on the application of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) in fields such as manufacturing, healthcare, supply chains, and transportation. 

According to Scopus data, his publications have received 1,903 citations to date. 

“The most frequently cited articles are related to applied artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Additionally, almost all the articles I have published are cited by authors affiliated with overseas institutions,” he stated.

Dr. Alfian hopes that this achievement will further motivate him to continue conducting more applied research and producing publications in line with the vision of UGM’s Vocational School. 

“The hope is that these results can be directly applied and benefit the wider community,” he emphasized.

The World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists 2024 is a scientific ranking system based on an analysis of citation impact across various scientific fields using data from the Scopus database.

This ranking regularly selects 100,000 scientists from across the globe who work in various academic institutions worldwide.

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In 2020, there were 36,633 cases of cervical cancer reported in the country, making it the second most common cancer after breast cancer and the third deadliest cancer overall.

Currently, cancer treatment is limited to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. However, chemotherapy drugs commonly used for cancer treatment often come with side effects that reduce patients’ quality of life. 

This underscores the need for alternative cervical cancer treatments with fewer side effects.

In response to this, five students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), members of the Cisaheal team, consisting of Aditya Latiful Azis (Biology 2022), Asy Syifa Paras Ceria (Biology 2022), Shabrina Farras Tsany (Medicine 2021), Rahmalia Diani Saffana (Medicine 2021), and Faqih Fikri Nuryanto (Pharmacy 2023), conducted a study under the supervision of lecturer Dr. Woro Anindito Sri Tunjung. 

Their research aimed to explore the potential of herbal medicines for cervical cancer treatment. The study focused on the combination of extracts from pondoh snake fruit seeds (Salacca zalacca (Gaertn.) Voss) and pomelo peel (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.).

This research was funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek RI) through the Student Creativity Program in Exact Sciences Research (PKM-RE).

Azis explained that pondoh snake fruit seeds and pomelo peels were well-grounded when selecting anti-cervical cancer agents. Snake fruit seeds contain polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids with antioxidant properties. 

Meanwhile, pomelo peel contains flavonoids and lycopene, known for their cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. 

“Herbal remedies as alternative therapies are believed to have fewer side effects than modern drugs,” said Azis in a statement to the press on Thursday (Sep. 12).

He added that the combination of pondoh snake fruit seeds and pomelo peel has the potential to serve as an alternative cervical cancer treatment with minimal side effects. 

Both parts of the fruit contain secondary metabolites that show promise in cervical cancer treatment. Additionally, the production and consumption of snake fruit and pomelo are on the rise annually in Indonesia.

“The waste from these fruits has the potential to increase the amount of organic waste. We hope that this research can help expand alternative cervical cancer treatments using eco-friendly and low-side-effect materials,” stated Azis, the team leader.

To prove the efficacy of the combination of pondoh snake fruit seeds and pomelo peel extract, Adit and his team conducted several tests, including phytochemical screening and in silico testing.

They also conduct anti-inflammatory activity testing, cytotoxicity testing, antiproliferation testing using the MTT assay, HeLa cell migration inhibition testing, and apoptosis testing. 

The study was conducted over four months. Their research results demonstrated that the combination of pondoh snake fruit seeds and pomelo peel extract exhibited anti-inflammatory properties, inhibited HeLa cell migration, and induced apoptosis in cervical cancer cells.

“The combination of pondoh snake fruit seeds and pomelo peel extract can serve as an alternative therapy for cervical cancer by harnessing nature’s potential,” said Tsany, a team member.

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