This edition has been available online since January 31, 2026. The current issue features a collection of 15 scholarly articles (5 research articles, 4 case reports, and 6 literature reviews) contributed by researchers from 16 distinguished institutions across Indonesia. The contributing affiliations include Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Pakuan, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Diponegoro, Universitas Sebelas Maret, UPN Veteran Jakarta, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Universitas Nahdhatul Ulama Surabaya, and several major teaching hospitals including RSUP Dr. Kariadi and RSUD Dr. Soetomo.
The articles present a diverse range of medical and health research, covering topics from pharmaceutical formulations utilizing natural ingredients to complex forensic investigations and clinical case management. This issue particularly highlights:
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Pharmaceutical innovation and herbal medicine: Studies on transdermal patches, nanosprays, and hepatoprotective effects using local natural resources like Turmeric (Curcuma) and Kersen leaves.
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Forensic medicine and anthropology: Investigations into facial soft tissue thickness (FSTT) for identification, autopsy findings in trauma cases, domestic violence assessments, and skeletal sex determination.
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Clinical case management: Complex cases involving IUD translocation and the management of typhoid fever in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
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Mental health and psychiatry: Literature reviews on eating disorders in type 1 diabetes, suicide risk assessment in forensic contexts, and burnout screening instruments for medical students.
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Microbiology: Comparative analysis of antibiotic susceptibility testing methods.
The publication demonstrates collaborative research efforts between academic institutions and healthcare facilities, contributing valuable insights to Indonesia's medical knowledge base. All articles underwent rigorous peer review to maintain academic standards and research integrity.
Published: 31 January 2026
