[unpad.ac.id, 08/23/2018] Three groups of Unpad Student Creativity Program (PKM) passed to compete in the 31st National Student Scientific Week (Pimnas 2018) at the Yogyakarta State University, August 28 to 2 September 2018.
Vice Rector of Unpad Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Arry Bainus, M.A., appreciated the PKM Unpad group that passed the National Student Science Week. He hoped, these three groups can get the best achievement.
“Most importantly, we must be confident in the field,” said Dr. Arry in the release ceremony of the Pimnas Unpad contingent in the meeting room of the Unpad Rectorate Building Jatinangor, Thursday (8/23).
The release event was attended by Unpad Director of Education and Student Affairs Prof. Wawan Hermawan, two PKM Unpad reviewers team Dr. Marleen Sunyoto, M.P., and Dr. Sampai Mulyana, M.S., as well as supervisors and staffs from Unpad Directorate of Education and Student Affairs.
Dr. Arry assessed that building important self-confidence was important to be carried out by the contingent as well as maintaining health during competition.
“Hopefully we get the best,” he added.
Dr. Arry said, Pimnas is an important event for improving the quality of students. For that reason, Unpad continues to encourage students to plan to pass Pimnas through comprehensive mentoring.
“For us, Pimnas is something. We will encourage the acquisition of certain achievement plans for Student Activity Units (UKM) and Major/Study Program Associations, “he said.
Dr. Arry continued, Unpad will conduct a planning program for the Student Creativity Program groups that will compete in Pimnas. Planning is done through collaboration with research programs run by lecturers.
“Pimnas is an achievement. If this is an achievement that must be pursued, then we must be seriously pursue and plan it well, “said Dr. Arry.
The three PKM Unpad groups that passed Pimnas were as follows:
- “Mas Hore” or Method of Self and Home Care, Dental and Oral Health Solutions for Children with Impairment”
This Community Service Program category consists of Nur Fauziana Hayuningtyas, Faizah Salsabila, Egidya Friezca, and Ina Herlina and Dr. Arlette Suzy Puspa, drg., Sp. KGA (K), M.Sc. This group develops effective programs to socialize dental and oral health programs.
Nur and hes friends focused on the preparation of dental and oral health improvement programs for children with special needs. This program is based on the children of this group need more attention in maintaining the cleanliness of their teeth and mouth. Limitations in carrying out movements are one of the obstacles.
The four of them modified the toothbrush to make it easier for children with impairment to brush their teeth. This modification was made by adding an elastomeric material called putty which can be printed according to the child’s hand.
Its user education was provided through several methods. Firstly, through the methods of tell, show, and do (TSD). The children were educated about the importance of dental and oral health. This socialization process also involved parents and teachers to support children to maintain the health of their teeth and mouth.
This method is an implementation of observational principles and theories in psychology. The theory explains, every individual has the ability to observe and imitate behaviors that arise in their environment. For this reason, the involvement of parents and teachers is needed because of the direct interaction that is established with the children.
The next method is to encourage children to care for themselves (self-care) through educational games. This game uses multisensory and individualization principles. Another method used is the home care method that is given to parents through training and debriefing table modules to brush children’s teeth in the morning and night.
- “Neng Daysi or Ready-To-Eat Dayak Onion Herbal Rice”
This Entrepreneurship category consists of Novi Dwi Apriliani, Ika Rohani, Belinda Dwi Astuti, Fadhilla Ridwan and Listy Cahyaningtyas, and supervisors Dr. Ade Zuhrotun MSi. Apt.
Neng Daysi is a food innovation product in the form of ready-to-eat rice mixed with dayak onion extract along with herbal bags containing dayak onions and dried herbs (bay leaves, lemongrass and lime leaves). This product has several advantages, such as low glycemic index, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, able to stabilize blood sugar.
With the manufacturing process which is quite short, the rice “Neng Daysi” is able to be cooked three times faster than ordinary rice. In addition, by having the aroma of herbs and wrapped in unique packaging, this product is very suitable for women who are running a diet program.
Neng Daysi’s products have been introduced to the health community such as medical personnel and pharmacists, and have been sold at various student events. Neng Daysi products also have flavors, namely original, dried tempeh, and mustopa potatoes.
- “PeDe: Fragrant Feet Paste Innovation to Improve Self-Confidence”
This entrepreneurship group consists of Dede Putri Sriyani, Muhammad Ihsan, Ghina Izdihar, Dini Wahyuni, and Dini Oktaviani with supervisor lecturer Dr. Desi Harneti Putri Huspa, M.Sc.
“PeDe” or Perfect Deodorizer is a perfume attached to the foot. This product is made from a blend of a number of natural ingredients that are designed to be very practical, flat and half foot in size. Thus, this deodorizer is easy to carry anywhere.
This product has the ability to overcome foot odor, provides a fresh sensation during use, good for blood circulation, and reduce aches in the legs. In addition to being healthy, this product is also believed to increase the confidence of its users.
Contains natural ingredients that are used such as oil extracts from lime, jasmine, lemongrass, and lavender. There are four variants of the aroma of this innovation product, namely orange, lemongrass, jasmine, and peppermint mixed with lavender.
* Reported by Arief Maulana | Translated by dfa
