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Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi
ISSN : 28083598     EISSN : 2808277X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36312/biocaster
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi (B : JKB), focus to bridge the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion, in addition to critical examinations of advances in biology research, teaching, and learning. Through the coverage of policy and curriculum developments, the latest results of research into the teaching, learning and assessment of biology are brought to the fore. Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi (B : JKB), receiving and publishing article in the form of research and review (scientific article) in the field of biology education and utilization of biological research in teaching and learning. Each article must be linked to the theme "21st century skills in biology education" and / or "Efforts to support the achievements of the goals set forth in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through biology education". All articles are published in English and under go a peer-review process. The scope of Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi (B : JKB), is focused on biology education research/review both in topics covered as well as disciplinary perspective : 1) Biology teaching and learning materials at all education levels; 2) Pure Research of Biology developed or studied to the sources, materials, or instructional media Biology (using the Research and Development paradigm/R&D); 3) Curriculum of Biology Education at all education levels; 4) Quasi-experiment, Class Action Research (CAR), and Lesson Study in Biology teaching and learning; 5) Other Qualitative Research of Biology Education; 6) Biology Learning Evaluation/Assessment; 7) Teacher Professional Issues/Trends in Biology Education; and 8) Environmental education.
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Measuring the Level Scientific Argumentation Ability of Biology Prospective Teacher Laras Firdaus; Ida Royani
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (461.176 KB) | DOI: 10.36312/bjkb.v2i3.93

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This research is a descriptive study conducted at the Mandalika University of Education which aims to measure the level of scientific argumentation ability of biology prospective teacher at the Mandalika University of Education. A total of 20 respondents were involved in this study. The instrument used to measure the level of scientific argumentation ability is an open-ended question consist of 3 items. The data obtained were then analyzed descriptively. As a result and conclusion, that the level of scientific argumentation ability of biology prospective teacher is still low. Therefore, learning methods are needed that can help students to improve their scientific argumentation ability. There are several ways that can be taken to improve the scientific argumentation ability of biology prospective teacher. One of them is by using Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI). For further research using SSI, it must be done with good planning, preparing controversial themes or topics that will become a matter of debate during the learning process.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing (Guided Inquiry) Berbasis Saintifik terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Yulia Fitria; Safnowandi Safnowandi; Siti Rabiatul Fajri
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): July
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This study aims to determine the effect of the scientific-based guided inquiry learning model on the critical thinking skills of class X students. In this study there are 2 variables, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable, the independent variable is the guided inquiry learning model (Guided Inquiry). the dependent variable is students' critical thinking ability. The population of this study were students of class X MIA at MA Al-Ishlahul Ittihad Jabon Tentan Bagu Village, Pringgarata District, Central Lombok Regency. The selected sample is class X MIA with a total of 20 students. This study applies a quantitative approach with the Quasi Experiment method with a one group pre-test post-test design. The instrument used in the study was a written test in the form of 10 essay questions for the Pre-test 5 test questions and Post-test 5 test questions. The test questions were used to measure students' critical thinking skills on earthworm material. Based on the data analysis, the average pre-test was 63.75 which was included in the non-critical category and the post-test average was 81.75 which was included in the critical category. The data analysis technique in this study used a paired t test with the help of SPSS. Based on the results of the t-test, it was found that there was a significant difference between the results of the Pre-test and the Post-test. The results of the calculation of students' critical thinking ability data show that the value of sig = 0.000 0.05 then the HO hypothesis is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the guided inquiry learning model on the critical thinking skills of class X MIA students at MA Al-Ishlahul Ittihad Jabon Tentan Bagu Village, Pringgarata District, Central Lombok Regency.
Pengembangan Epitop PMSA1 Plasmodium falciparum Isolat Lokal Sikka Endemik Malaria Aura Rahima; Fitri Elfata
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): July
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The prevalence of malaria in East Nusa Tenggara Province is relatively high, one of the causes is the genomic polymorphism of Plasmodium Merozoite Surface Antigen 1 (PMSA1) on plasmodium that invades erythrocytes. The development of PMSA1 epitopes for Sikka isolates has not been widely reported, so it is necessary to identify PMSA1 antigens and their epitopes in depth for the design of malaria vaccines. Parasite examination through a microscope, genomic DNA of P. falciparum was isolated then the gene encoding PMSA1 was PCR amplified and cloned using pGEM-Teasy and E. coli TOP'10. Target DNA was confirmed by PCR colony and sequencing, phylogenetic tree construction, and epitope analysis. A total of 15 isolates of genomic DNA and PCR products along ± 1049 bp were detected. The results of the phylogenetic construction showed that PMSA1 was distributed into three allele groups, namely: K1 (8); MAD20 (1); and PMSA1_Sikka (11), dominated by the single PMSA1_Sikka allele. This study has found a different PMSA1 Sikka group with previously identified alleles, strengthened by in silico studies to produce a new candidate antigen epitope from Sikka isolates, immunogenic with a length of 17 aa and predicted to trigger an antibody response.
Pengaplikasian Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) Berbasis Karakteristik Serangga di Sekitar Danau Ranu Kumbolo pada Mata Kuliah Entomologi Harry Ngulandoro; Jamaluddin Prawira; Makmur Purnatapa
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): July
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The online learning policy was implemented during the Covid 19 pandemic in various countries in the world. Problems arise in learning biology that requires laboratory experiment activities. This research provides an innovation in entomology learning with the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model using insect biodiversity in the local ecosystem, namely Lake Ranu Kumbolo. This study aims to determine the ability of science process skills and student responses using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model. Project Based Learning (PjBL) is one of the learning models that are set in the independent learning process to learn independent campuses. The research was conducted with exploratory descriptive research method. Science process skills and student project products are measured using a rubric. Student learning outcomes are measured using quiz questions with the google form application. Meanwhile, student responses were measured using a questionnaire. Based on the results of the study, it showed that the science process skills of students who were taught using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model were in the good and very good categories. The output produced is a practicum guide based on the assessment rubric which is in good and very good grades. Student responses about the application of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model in entomology courses are in the agree and strongly agree categories. Student learning outcomes showed an average in the good and very good categories. The application of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model is able to stimulate the ability of science processes and student learning outcomes in entomology courses. The Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model is very appropriate to be applied to fields of science that require a lot of experimental activities. Because it is carried out in small research groups, the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model is very appropriate to be applied in learning during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Etnosains Tanaman Nyamplung (Chalophyllum inophillum L.) dalam Tradisi Masyarakat Sasak Yusran Khery; Muhammad Sarjan; Baiq Asma Nufida; Ismail Efendi
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): October
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Nyamplung tree (Chalophyllum inophillum L.) in the tradition of Sasak people known as raq amterial for making Dile Jojor and medicines. Behind the traditions, learning about Nyamplung ethnosciece can provide more meaningful science learning experience. Through literature study, this article describes ethnoscience of Nyamplung and aspects of science related to it. Nyamplung was potential row materials for renewable fuels, medicines and cosmetics, pest and pollution control, and ecosystem conservation. Learning about the proper use of Nyamplung may cause good impact either to leraning quality, community welfare, and environmental conservation.
Peran Filsafat Pendidikan sebagai Fondasi Transformasi Kesehatan Iswari Pauzi; Muhammad Sarjan; Agus Muliadi; Asrorul Azizi; Hamidi Hamidi; Muhammad Yamin; Muh. Zaini Hasanul Muttaqin; Bakhtiar Ardiansyah; Rindu Rahmatiah; Sudirman Sudirman; Mulia Rasyidi; Yusran Khery
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (192.002 KB) | DOI: 10.36312/bjkb.v2i4.122

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The purpose of educational philosophy is to inspire how to organize an ideal learning process. Educational theory aims to generate ideas about educational policies and principles based on educational philosophy. Philosophy of education is a philosophical  that studies the nature of implementation and tries to answer questions about educational policy, human resources, curriculum and learning theory and other aspects of education that start with questions about what, why and how, which is the main basis of philosophy. In facing the era of globalization and digitalization, the Ministry of Health has made policies to implement Health Transformation, including; Transformation of human resources by establishing new study programs, transformation of health service facilities and infrastructure, transformation of health services and transformation of new communicable diseases. From the results of this study, philosophy has an important role in supporting the transformation of health.
Aliran Filsafat Post-Positivisme dalam Pembelajaran IPA di Indonesia: Tantangan dalam Pencapaian Kompetensi Sikap Spiritual Muh. Zaini Hasanul Muttaqin; Muhammad Sarjan; Joni Rokhmat; Asrorul Azizi; Mulia Rasyidi
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): October
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This article aims to examine the flow of post-positivism philosophy in science learning in Indonesia as one of the challenges in achieving the competence of students' spiritual attitudes. The positivism paradigm holds that true knowledge must come or be based on experience, and that human reason is a requirement to consider whether experience is right or wrong according to the rules of logic and mathematical calculations, so that aspects of metaphysics that are not based on real experience are considered unclear and meaningless. The emergence of post-positivism is expected to provide a more meaningful understanding of scientific truth by shifting the concept of noumenon to phenomenon. The results show that: 1) The post-positivism paradigm is a school that wants to improve the weaknesses of positivism, which only relies on the ability to directly observe the object being observed, 2) In the learning process, core competencies for the attitude domain are not taught, but are integrated and developed. when learning aspects of knowledge and skills are carried out, 3) The practice of education in Indonesia, especially science learning, places spiritual attitude competence as a competence that is set aside which has an impact on the violation of spiritual values ​​by students, 4) The current condition of education in Indonesia cannot be separated from the dominant influence of post-positivism which suppresses the portion for aspects that are metaphysical, including spiritual aspects.
Pembentukan Biogas pada Media Eceng Gondok dengan Starter Kotoran Ternak Azhar Armia Kurniawan; Kurnia Abdullah Samani
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (246.254 KB) | DOI: 10.36312/bjkb.v2i4.128

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Animal manure and water hyacinth become waste if not used. One of its uses is as raw material for biogas. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the type of manure on the formation of biogas from water hyacinth as seen from: 1) the rate of biogas formation, 2) the temperature of the slurry, 3) the pH of the slurry, and 4) the weight of the biogas produced. Research with Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisted of five treatments (P); P1: cow dung + water hyacinth + water, P2: buffalo dung + water hyacinth + water, P3: goat dung + water hyacinth + water, P4: horse dung + water hyacinth + water, and P5: broiler chicken dung + water hyacinth + water . Each treatment was repeated 4 times to obtain 20 experimental units. The composition of the raw material mixture consists of 8 kg of water hyacinth chopped 2 cm + 3 kg of livestock manure + 2 liters of water. Parameters observed were: rate of gas formation, slurry pH, slurry temperature, and weight of biogas produced. The research was conducted at the Biology Education Laboratory, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Kapuas Sintang University. Data were analyzed by ANOVA at 5% significance level using SPSS 16.0 and BNT test if there was a significant difference between treatments. The results showed that the type of manure only had a significant effect on the weight of biogas formed, but had no significant effect on the rate of biogas formation, slurry pH, and slurry temperature. Thus the five types of manure can be used as a starter in the manufacture of biogas made from water hyacinth.
Kerangka Kerja Berpikir Sistem Menggunakan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam sebagai Pengetahuan Konten Sistem Kompleks Rannaa Setianingrum
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): October
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Understanding complex systems is an important goal for science learning, so it requires a deep understanding of complex systems knowledge as a subject matter that should be taught in schools. The analysis was conducted to find the dimensions of complex systems and their relevance to the characteristics of systems thinking in the context of science. The systems thinking framework in science learning materials is built based on the dimensions of complex systems and systems thinking. The results of the conceptualization of systems thinking framework are expected to provide a way to select science learning materials as content knowledge of complex systems and contribute to complex systems learning that facilitates systems thinking.
Pemanfaatan Bintil Akar Kacang Tanah (Arachis hypogaea) sebagai Pupuk Biologi untuk Pertumbuhan Bibit Cabai Rawit (Capsicum frutescens) dalam Upaya Penyusunan Petunjuk Praktikum Fisiologi Tumbuhan II Dwi Sri Andana; Husnul Jannah; Safnowandi Safnowandi
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January
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Peanut root nodules can be used as a biological fertilizer. Root nodules are roots containing rhizobium bacteria as nitrogen enhancers, which can be used as biological fertilizers. Nitrogen is an element for forming important compounds in cells, including proteins, DNA and RNA. Cayenne pepper production is low due to lack of nutrients, one of which is nitrogen. To meet this need, researchers use peanut root nodules. The aim of this study was to determine the utilization of peanut root nodules (Arachis hypogaea), as a biological fertilizer for the growth of cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens), in an effort to prepare plant physiology practical instructions II. This research is included in pure experimental research and development research. The design used was Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Data collection techniques in this study were through observation and documentation methods, then data analysis used One Way Anova. The population consisted of 5 treatments, namely: 1) P.O (Control with 100% soil); 2) P.1 (3 grams of peanut root nodule fertilizer); 3) P.2 (2.5 grams of peanut root nodule fertilizer); 4) P.3 (2 grams of peanut root nodule fertilizer); and 5) P.4 (1.5 grams of peanut root nodule fertilizer), and repeated 4 times. Parameters observed in this study were plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, stem diameter, stem length, and total leaf area. The results of the research on plant height parameters showed that the Fvalue < Ftable 0.05, that is, 1.827 < 3.06, the parameter for the number of leaves with the Fcount < Ftable 0.05, namely 1.500 < 3.06, the leaf length parameter with Fcount < Ftable 0.05, that is, 0.478 < 3.06, the leaf width parameter with a calculated Fvalue < Ftable 0.05, that is, 0.053 < 3.06, the stem segment length parameter with a calculated Fvalue < Ftable 0.05, namely , 0.660 < 3.06, parameter of stem diameter with calculated Fvalue < Ftable 0.05 ie, 0.489 < 3.06, and total leaf area parameter with calculated Fvalue < Ftable 0.05 ie 0.489 < 3.06. Based on the results of the study, all observation parameters did not have a significant effect (non-significant). In the development research, 2 expert validators were used, namely teaching material experts, material expert in plant physiology II and the readability test by 15 students. From the results of data analysis of teaching materials experts, the average value was 3.56, and material experts 3.53. As well as the readability test by 15 students an average of 2.98. So that the practical instructions for plant physiology II are feasible to use without revision.