Journal of Health, Technology and Science (JHTS) https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS <p>Journal of Health, Technology and Science (JHTS) is a scientific journal of Bina Mandiri University Gorontalo that presents original articles containing knowledge and information related to the development of the latest research in the fields of Health, Technology and Science. This journal is published four times a year (1 Volume). Manuscripts published in the JHTS journal cover areas relevant to research findings, case studies, or theoretical discussions.</p> LPPM Universitas Bina Mandiri Gorontalo en-US Journal of Health, Technology and Science (JHTS) 2985-6035 COMPARISON OF GLUCOSE LEVELS IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTSNa BEFORE AND AFTER CONSUMING KERSEN LEAVES (Muntingia calabura) AT BOROKO PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2309 <p>Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by increased blood glucose levels. Diabetes mellitus can be treated through medical or herbal means. One herbal plant that can lower blood glucose levels is the leaves of the cherry tree. This study aims to determine the difference in blood glucose levels before and after consuming a decoction of cherry leaves (Muntingia calabura) in patients with diabetes mellitus. This research uses a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consists of 30 people selected using purposive sampling technique. Blood glucose levels were measured using the POCT method before and after a 7-day intervention. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test showed that the data were not normally distributed, so the analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Sign-Rank test. The results show a decrease in blood glucose levels after the intervention, with a p-value &lt; 0.05, indicating a significant difference between glucose levels before and after consuming cherry leaves. Conclusion: The infusion of cherry leaves has the potential to be an alternative for lowering blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus</p> Gerin Cahyani Van Solang Nasar Rahmawanto Taidi Copyright (c) 2025 Gerin Cahyani Van Solang, Nasar, Rahmawanto Taidi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 124 132 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2309 DIFFERENCES IN BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE USUALLY CONSUMING WARM RICE AND COLD RICE IN DEMBE JAYA VILLAGE, NORTH KOTA DISTRICT, GORONTALO CITY https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2483 <p>Freshly cooked, warm rice has a higher carbohydrate content than cold rice, as the glycemic index of cold rice tends to be lower. Therefore, consuming cold rice does not immediately increase blood sugar levels. Glucose in food is a simple carbohydrate from the monosaccharide group obtained from the hydrolysis of starch. Several factors influence the carbohydrate and glucose content of rice, including the type of rice, processing method, and storage method. This research approach was quantitative, with a cross-sectional design and comparative quantitative approach. A sample size of 30 was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Blood glucose testing used a POCT (Point of Care Testing) device. Based on the results of the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, the blood glucose levels in the group consuming warm rice had a significance value of &lt;0.001 (&lt;0.05), indicating a non-normal distribution. Meanwhile, in the group consuming cold rice, the significance value was 0.223 (&gt;0.05), indicating a normal distribution. The Mann-Whitney U test, conducted to determine the difference in blood glucose levels between individuals consuming warm and cold rice, yielded a significance value of 0.001 (&lt;0.05), indicating a significant difference between blood glucose levels in individuals consuming warm and cold rice. This means that hypothesis Ha is accepted and hypothesis H0 is rejected.</p> Magfirah Usman Nasar Erfan AR Laindjong Copyright (c) 2025 Magfirah Usman, Nasar, Erfan AR Laindjong https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 133 144 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2483 FORMULATION AND EVALUATION KRIM WAJAH ANTIAGING BERBASIS OF PEGAGANG LEAF EXTRACT-BASED ANTIAGING FACE CREAM DAUN PEGAGANG ( CENTELLA ASIATICA ) https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2242 <p>Penuaan Skin aging is proses a natural process that is accelerated by faktor external factors such as exposure sinar to ultraviolet rays and stres oxidative stress radikal from free radicals. To overcome this , the use bahan of natural ingredients with aktivitas antioxidant activity and stimulan collagen stimulants is a focus in the development kosmetik of antiaging cosmetics. Salah One tanaman of the potential plants is Centella asiatica, which contains senyawa active compounds such as asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic acid. This study ini aims to formulate and evaluate krim wajah antiaging face cream based ekstrak on ethanolic daun extract of Centella asiatica leaf in three variasi concentration variations (1%, 3%, and 5%). Metode The research method yang used was experimental, involving proses the formulation process krim tipe emulsi of oil -in -water emulsion type cream, followed by testing parameter of physical parameters (color, odor, pH, viscosity, daya dispersion, and daya adhesion) and uji aktivitas antioxidant activity test using metode DPPH method and inhibition enzim of elastase and collagenase enzymes. Hasil The results showed that all formulas had stabilitas fisik good physical stability baik during penyimpanan 28 days of storage. The Formula with konsentrasi an extract concentration of 5% (F3) showed aktivitas antioksidan the highest antioxidant activity (IC₅₀: 48 ppm) and kemampuan the most effective ability to inhibit enzymes that destroy the structure of the skin. And Thus, formulasi krim berbasis Centella asiatica-based cream formulations have potensi great potential as&nbsp; antiaging herbal cosmetic preparations antiaging that are effective, safe, and worthy&nbsp;</p> Safriandy Hasan Tri Setiawati Maulana Copyright (c) 2025 Safriandy Hasan, Tri Setiawati Maulana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 145 155 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2242 EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-BACTERIAL EXTRACT FROM KULIT JERUK NIPIS (Citrus aurantiifolia) IN REDUCING THE NUMBER OF Escherichia coli BACTERIA ON PLATES https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2514 <p>Bacterial contamination of Escherichia coli on eating utensils, especially plates, is a serious health challenge, particularly in areas with low hygiene standards. The use of natural ingredients such as lime peel extract (Citrus aurantiifolia) as an antibacterial agent can be an environmentally friendly solution. This study aims to test the effectiveness of lime peel extract in reducing the number of Escherichia coli bacteria on plates. The study was conducted using an experimental method with a Static Group Comparison design. Plate samples were obtained from a restaurant in West Kota District. A total of 18 plate swab samples were taken and tested at the Gorontalo Ministry of Health Polytechnic Microbiology Laboratory. The samples were divided into three groups: 6 samples without treatment, 6 samples with 5% extract concentration, and 6 samples with 7% concentration treatment. The results showed that the average number of E. coli bacteria on untreated plates was 11.24 CFU/cm². After treatment with a 5% concentration, this number decreased to 1.08 CFU/cm² (90.43%). At a concentration of 7%, the E. coli count decreased significantly to 0.15 CFU/cm² (98.66%). Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the control and treatment groups (p-value &lt; 0.05), with the highest effectiveness at a concentration of 7%. In conclusion, lime peel extract is effective as a natural antibacterial agent, especially at a concentration of 7% with a reduction rate of up to 98.66%, and has the potential to be used as an environmentally friendly solution for maintaining the cleanliness of eating utensils.</p> Juwita Suma Rahma Aviva Copyright (c) 2025 Juwita Suma, Rahma Aviva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 156 170 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2514 COMPARISON OF TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS BETWEEN SERUM STORED AT -20°C AND SERUM AT 25°C FOR 2 DAYS AT TOTO KABILA REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2372 <p>The pre-analytical phase carries a relatively high risk of error, accounting for 50%-75% of total laboratory errors, including those related to sample storage. In triglyceride testing, storage conditions are crucial as they can affect serum stability . This study compares triglyceride levels between serum samples stored at -20°C and those stored at 25°C for two days at Toto Kabila Regional General Hospital. The study employed a quantitative approach with an analytical observational design, using 16 serum samples from hospital patients. Data were analyzed using the Independent Sample T-test. The results showed that the average triglyceride level in serum stored at -20°C was 131.83 mg/dL, while in serum stored at 25°C it was 188.48 mg/dL. The Independent Sample T-test yielded a significance value of 0.023 (&lt;0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two storage temperatures. These findings confirm that storage temperature affects triglyceride stability, therefore, maintaining the validity and reliability of low-temperature storage is recommended to maintain the laboratory test results.</p> Regita Cahyani Papeo Rita Amini Warastuti Yusri Halada Copyright (c) 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 171 177 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2372 THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE PERFORMANCE EFFICIENCY OF EMPLOYEES AT TOTO KABILA REGIONAL PUBLIC HOSPITAL https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2316 <p>&nbsp;This study aims to determine the effect of information technology on Employee Performance efficiency at the Toto Kabila Regional General Hospital, and analyse the extent to which the use of information technology can improve Employee Performance efficiency in the hospital environment. This research method uses a quantitative research approach, descriptive research type, using data collection techniques based on questionnaires.The results showed that based on the analysis of the statistical test Chi-Square carried out, it resulted in a Pearson Chi-Square value with a significance level of 0.000 (p &lt; 0.05), which indicates a significant influence between information technology and Employee Performance efficiency at Toto Kabila Regional General Hospital. Thus, the null hypothesis (H₀) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (H₁) is accepted, so it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant influence of the application of information technology on Employee Performance efficiency.</p> <p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Information Technology, Performance, Efficiency</p> Nurizki Bahril Desi Novitasari Serly Daud Copyright (c) 2025 Nurizki Bahril, Desi Novitasari, Serly Daud https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 178 187 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2316 IMPLEMENTATION OF HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT DATA MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY IN THE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF DR. HASRI AINUN HABIBIE HOSPITAL https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2622 <p>This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Hospital Management Information System (SIMRS) and its impact on the efficiency of patient data management at RSUD dr. Hasri Ainun Habibie, Gorontalo City. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method involving 30 administrative staff respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive analysis with a Chi-Square test. The results indicate that the implementation of SIMRS is categorized as good (89.25%), and the efficiency of patient data management is also high (87.75%). The Chi-Square test produced a significance value of 0.002 (&lt;0.05), indicating a significant influence between SIMRS implementation and the efficiency of patient data management. SIMRS has been proven to improve the speed, accuracy, and integration of data across hospital service units.</p> Anisa Amalia Pontoan Lidya Paramitha Moha Fatma Ma’ruf Copyright (c) 2025 Anisa Amalia Pontoan, Lidya Paramitha Moha, Fatma Ma’ruf https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 188 201 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2622 MARKETING STRATEGY TO INCREASE INPATIENT VISITS AT MULTAZAM HOSPITAL, GORONTALO https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2623 <p>This study aims to identify the marketing strategies implemented by Multazam Hospital Gorontalo to increase inpatient visits, analyze the application of these strategies, and determine the internal and external factors influencing their effectiveness. The research employed a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with hospital management and relevant staff. The results show that Multazam Hospital’s marketing strategy integrates the use of social media (Facebook and Instagram), community outreach activities, and external partnerships with government institutions, banks, BPJS, and private organizations. The implementation of marketing strategies focuses not only on external promotion but also on improving internal service quality, including hospitality, service speed, the professionalism of medical staff, and the comfort of inpatient facilities. Internal factors influencing the success of marketing strategies include medical human resource competence, service quality, and limitations in IT and marketing teams. External factors consist of BPJS referral system regulations, competition with other hospitals, and opportunities for collaboration with various stakeholders</p> Sri Rahayu Nur Muhammad Akmar Tri Setiawati Maulana Copyright (c) 2025 Sri Rahayu Nur, Muhammad Akmar, Tri Setiawati Maulana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 202 218 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2623 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY PATTERNS AND HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES AT SMKS BINA MANDIRI BONE BOLANGO https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2589 <p>Adolescent health efforts are aimed not only at adolescents but also at parents and caregivers to support them in raising healthy adolescents. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between dietary patterns and hemoglobin levels in female adolescents at SMK Bina Mandiri Bone Bolango. The approach used in this study is quantitative. This study examines the correlation between dietary patterns and hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls. The results of this study indicate that, based on univariate analysis, the majority of respondents have an ideal nutritional status and adequate intake of energy, protein, and fat. However, many respondents still lack sufficient intake of carbohydrates, vitamin A, and vitamin C, indicating an imbalance in the quality of their daily food intake. The results of the bivariate analysis indicate that only carbohydrate and vitamin C intake are significantly associated with hemoglobin levels. The better the intake of these two nutrients, the higher the respondents' hemoglobin levels tend to be. Meanwhile, other variables such as age, BMI/U, energy, protein, fat, and vitamin A did not show a significant relationship with hemoglobin. This finding suggests that specific macronutrients and vitamin C play a more dominant role in supporting hemoglobin levels in adolescents than other nutritional variables.</p> Sintia Hanapi Fitriani R. Blongkod Fatma Ma'ruf Copyright (c) 2025 Sintia Hanapi, Fitriani R. Blongkod, Fatma Ma'ruf https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-23 2025-09-23 6 3 219 228 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2589 OVERVIEW OF URIC ACID LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS IN GREEN VEGETABLE CONSUMERS IN MOUTONG DISTRICT https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2408 <p>Increased uric acid levels in the body occur due to several factors, one of which is consuming foods high in purines. To prevent this from happening, it is important t o pay attention to the frequency of consumption of foods containing purines, one of which is green vegetables. This study aims to examine uric acid levels in people who consume excessive amounts of green vegetables in Moutong District. The research method used a quantitative approach. The type of research design used was a descriptive design with an observational descriptive design. It used 30 samples of excessive green vegetable consumers in Moutong District. The results of this study obtained 30 samples, consisting of 19 females and 11 males. The results showed that the average uric acid levels were within the normal range. It can be concluded that excessive consumption of green vegetables can increase uric acid levels, but this can also be influenced by several other factors, such as genetic history, age, gender, alcohol consumption, and consumption of other foods high&nbsp;in&nbsp;purines.</p> Sahida Nurmawati Laras Puspita Thaib Marlia Copyright (c) 2025 Sahida Nurmawati, Laras Puspita Thaib, Marlia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 229 236 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2408 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES IN THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN ISPA PATIENTS IN MOTOLOHU VILLAGE, RANDANGAN DISTRICT, POHUWATO REGENCY https://journals.ubmg.ac.id/index.php/JHTS/article/view/2579 <p>This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes in the use of antibiotics in patients with ISPA in Motolohu Village, Randangan District, Pohuwato Regency. This study uses an observational analytical design with <em>a cross-sectional approach</em>. The sample amounted to 21 respondents with ISPA who were selected in <em>total sampling</em>. Primary data was collected through questionnaires that assessed knowledge and attitudes, while secondary data was obtained from relevant health agencies. Data analysis was conducted using Fisher's exact Test. Most of the respondents had a high level of knowledge (52.4%), but the attitude of antibiotic use was dominated by the poor category (61.9%). All respondents used amoxicillin (100%) antibiotics. The results of Fisher's exact Test showed a value of p = 0.183 (p &gt; 0.05), which means that there was no significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes of people with ispa. A high level of knowledge about drugs is not always directly proportional to the rational attitude in the correct use of antibiotics.</p> Tika Amelia Ryski Rahmawaty Lahmudin Siti Rahmah Copyright (c) 2025 Tika Amelia, Ryski Rahmawaty Lahmudin, Siti Rahmah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-09-24 2025-09-24 6 3 237 248 10.47918/jhts.v6i3.2579