Research and Innovation
The COVID-19 pandemic, which hit Indonesia in early 2020, has impacted the handling of tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Due to its non-biodegradable nature, plastic waste is a major contributor to environmental pollution, both on land and in the sea.
Climate change has become a major global issue, with rising temperatures becoming increasingly significant each year, reaching 1.2 degrees Celsius. Firm commitment and targeted strategies ar...
UGM students in the Student Creativity Program in Social Sciences and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH) are studying the effectiveness of long storage dikes in managing tidal floods in Wonokerto...
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the global number of diabetes mellitus (DM) patients is projected to reach 693 million by 2045.
Tooth demineralization, the loss of essential minerals such as calcium and phosphate, is a common condition affecting many people. When teeth lose these minerals, dentin tubules become expos...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a bone disease that affects various joints, including the knee. It is a leading cause of morbidity, physical activity limitations, and disability.
Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects peripheral nerves and is characterized by symptoms such as frequent tingling, pain, or numbness.
In 2019, data from National Geographic Indonesia revealed that Indonesia ranked sixth globally for the highest decline in biodiversity, causing many species to face extinction.
The high incidence of caries among children in Indonesia has drawn the attention of five students from the UGM Faculty of Dentistry (FKG UGM). These students have researched chewing gum cont...
Burns are a type of injury that involves tissue damage caused by the transfer of energy from direct contact with heat, radiation, chemicals, or electricity. They are challenging to heal, and...
Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that 149 million children worldwide suffer from stunted growth due to inadequate nutritional intake, commonly known as stunting.
Aksi Kamisan Yogyakarta is a non-violent public action that has been held every Thursday (Kamisan in Indonesian) at Tugu Yogyakarta since 2013.
Eleutherine bulbosa, a plant native to Kalimantan, has shown potential as an alternative cancer treatment. This discovery comes from research conducted by UGM students in the Student Creativ...
Some may still be unfamiliar with wind power plants without blades. This concept refers to a more efficient and eco-friendly power generation technology that eliminates the use of blades in ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition marked by a decline in brain function, particularly affecting memory, reasoning, and cognitive skills.
When hearing the term “Javanese Primbon,” many people might perceive it as mystical, superstitious, and irrational. Such perceptions have led to the belief that Javanese Primbon is not i...
Scientists continuously advance cancer treatment and therapy. In addition to drugs, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are currently the most utilized treatments.
Recently, netizens have been alarmed by content showing many children in a hospital undergoing dialysis. Some claim this increase is due to the rising cases of kidney failure among children....
The livestock sector plays a vital role in economic development, particularly in improving the welfare of farmers in rural areas.
The 2018 National Basic Health Research results show that 92.6% of children aged 5-9 experience dental caries problems due to high consumption of sweet foods among children. To support th...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), snakebite cases in Indonesia reach 135,000 annually, with a fatality rate of about 5-10 percent. The ground snake, Calloselasma rhodostom...
The habit of consuming oily and fatty foods can increase the risk of cholesterol accumulation, leading to dangerous diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
Based on data from the Asia for Animals Coalition in 2021, Indonesia ranks first in creating animal exploitation content on social media. The issue is exacerbated by the prevailing notion am...
Indonesia faces serious challenges with increasing plastic waste and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported in 2023 that Yogyakarta City had the highest inequality in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), with a Gini Index of 0.519 in 2022 and 0.454 in 2023....
A Student Creativity Program in Exact Science Research (PKM-RE) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has conducted innovative research on the potential of local wisdom in Yogyakarta, specificall...
Indonesia’s 2024 general election stands out due to the rise of civil society movements. These movements have emerged as a response to the increasing spread of hoaxes, political bots, and ...
The health of the small intestine is crucial for broiler chicken growth. Pathogenic microbial disturbances in the small intestine can infect the digestive tract, leading to inflammation and ...
The world is currently alarmed by the term “global boiling” due to the drastic rise in average temperatures worldwide. Methane emissions are a significant contributor to this phenomenon....