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concern for pet owners. Consequently, cat owners seek equipment that can support and simplify their daily pet care activities. However, the busy schedules of many cat owners often make it difficult for them to provide consistent care, raising concerns about the neglect of their pets. To address this issue, this study developed an automatic cat feeding system for a cat enclosure using an experimental research method. The proposed system utilizes a load cell sensor, a Real-Time Clock (RTC), a servo motor, and an ATmega16 microcontroller. The load cell sensor is employed to determine the appropriate food portion based on the cat's nutritional requirements, while the RTC controls the feeding schedule by dispensing food twice a day at predetermined times. The experimental results demonstrate that the system was successfully implemented, with the load cell measurement exhibiting an error rate of 10.71% relative to the predefined set point. Furthermore, the servo motor effectively controlled the valve mechanism, achieving a maximum opening angle of 85 degrees. Overall, the developed system performed reliably and met the expected operational objectives..

This study aims to explore the role of pet attachment among cat owners in Palembang, focusing on how emotional bonds are formed, interpreted, and influence psychological well-being. A qualitative approach was employed using purposive sampling to select two main participants who had high interaction intensity with their cats, along with additional informants from family members and neighbors. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed thematically with source triangulation to ensure validity. The findings reveal that pet attachment develops through daily interactions such as feeding, cleaning, playing, and monitoring the cat’s health. Cats are perceived not only as domestic animals but also as companions that provide psychological comfort, emotional support, and stress reduction. Factors shaping attachment include emotional needs, intensity of daily interaction, empathy toward the pet’s condition, long-term caregiving commitment, and the perception of cats as significant companions. The duration of ownership strengthens attachment quality, while the loss of a pet triggers profound grief comparable to losing a family member. Moreover, pet attachment influences family dynamics and social identity, portraying owners as caring and empathetic individuals. In conclusion, pet attachment among cat owners in Palembang is a complex psychological phenomenon involving emotional, social, and behavioral dimensions. The relationship between humans and cats extends beyond utilitarian functions, evolving into deep affective bonds that serve as coping mechanisms and psychosocial support in urban life. These findings enrich the literature on human-animal relationships and highlight the therapeutic and emotional value of pets in modern society.

This study aimed to determine the effect of coffee husk waste application and shallot extract soaking on the growth of cat’s whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) cuttings. The research employed a factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of two factors with 48 experimental plots. The first factor was the application of coffee husk waste, symbolized as “L,” with four treatment levels: L0 = 0 g/polybag (without coffee husk waste), L1 = 75 g/polybag, L2 = 150 g/polybag, and L3 = 225 g/polybag. The second factor was shallot extract soaking, symbolized as “B,” with four treatment levels: B0 = 0 ml/L of water, B1 = 5 ml/L of water, B2 = 10 ml/L of water, and B3 = 15 ml/L of water. Thus, there were 16 treatment combinations with three replications. The observed parameters included time to shoot emergence, number of shoots, plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, and survival percentage. The results showed that the application of coffee husk waste and shallot extract soaking had no significant effect on the growth of cat’s whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) cuttings across all observed parameters.

This study aims to analyze the potential of eupatorin found in Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus) as an anticancer agent using in silico methods. Eupatorin was selected due to its promising biological activity reported in previous literature. The research employed compound structure data registered in PubChem, analyzed through PASS Online for pharmacological activity prediction, ProTox-II for toxicity evaluation, and pkCSM for ADMET parameters. The results indicated that eupatorin has a high probability of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation with significant pharmacological activity values. Toxicity predictions showed a safe profile with an LD50 supporting its potential therapeutic use. ADMET analysis demonstrated that eupatorin possesses good bioavailability, adequate absorption and distribution, and minimal metabolic interactions, supporting its efficacy as an anticancer compound. These findings suggest that eupatorin could be an important candidate for herbalbased drug development, particularly for cancer therapy, and provide opportunities for further research through in vitro and in vivo experiments to validate anticancer activity comprehensively.

Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoa that is often found in cats as the definitive host. The infection can spread to humans through contact with cat feces or consumption of contaminated food and drinks. Pregnant women, especially in the second trimester, are at high risk of developing infections that can be transmitted to the fetus. Primary infections during pregnancy can lead to a variety of complications, including birth defects, and premature birth. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between cat ownership and the incidence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women in the second trimester. This study is the result of a literature review with a literature search method conducted on the internet and scientific journals based on questions about the relationship between cat keepers and the incidence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women in the 2nd trimester. According to the (WHO), the incidence ratio in 26 countries is based on concrete evidence. The three countries with the highest IgG seroprevalence according to data are Ethiopia (64.2%, 95%CI: 34.3–89.1), Gabon (56.7%, 54.4–59.0), and Brazil (53.8%, 39.3–68.0) but there are also three countries with the lowest IgG are Mexico (7.2%, 5.3–9.4), South Korea (2.1%, 0.6–4.3), and Canada (0.2%, 0.2–0.3). Meanwhile, the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women in Indonesia ranged from 43% to 88% in 2014. Data shows that keeping cats as well as poor hygiene practices can increase the risk of toxoplasmosis infection in pregnant women.

Continuous chemical control of rat pests (Rattus spp.) can sometimes lead to resistance and resurgence problems, and even some cases of inaccurate targeting ultimately killing livestock. The idea of ​​​​repelling rats in rice fields using vibrations of crickets and other natural animals transmitted via radio has been done and the results are quite optimal for rat control, but it has not been done in corn cultivation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cat sound audio on the intensity of rat pest attacks (Rattus spp.) in corn (Zea mays L.) plantations. The research location was in a farmer's land owned by a farmer in Dagan Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency. Determination of sampling points using the diagonal method, each into 5 sub-observation plots. In each sub-plot, markers were placed as sampling points. Audio with cat and bird sounds was played continuously from 05.00 pm - 07.00 am. Observations were conducted at 7:00 a.m. at all sampling points at 30 and 60 days after planting. Observations were conducted for three days using audio and three days without audio. Damage symptoms were observed directly at each sampling point. Corn plants showing symptoms were then recorded and analyzed using the Damage Intensity formula. Observations showed that the use of cat sound audio was able to reduce the level of rat infestation. At 30 days after planting, the damage percentage was reduced by 8.33%. Meanwhile, at 60 days after planting, the damage percentage was reduced by 18.33%.

Continuous chemical control of rat pests (Rattus spp.) can sometimes lead to resistance and resurgence problems, and even some cases of inaccurate targeting ultimately killing livestock. The idea of ​​​​repelling rats in rice fields using vibrations of crickets and other natural animals transmitted via radio has been done and the results are quite optimal for rat control, but it has not been done in corn cultivation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cat sound audio on the intensity of rat pest attacks (Rattus spp.) in corn (Zea mays L.) plantations. The research location was in a farmer's land owned by a farmer in Dagan Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency. Observations were carried out on two corn fields, each measuring 1400 m2 with a distance of 1 meter between the two fields. Determination of sampling points using the diagonal method, each into 5 sub-observation plots. In each sub-plot, markers were placed as sampling points. Audio with cat and bird sounds was played continuously from 05.00 pm - 07.00 am. Observations were conducted at 7:00 a.m. at all sampling points at 30 and 60 days after planting. Observations were conducted for three days using audio and three days without audio. Damage symptoms were observed directly at each sampling point. Corn plants showing symptoms were then recorded and analyzed using the Damage Intensity formula. Observations showed that the use of cat sound audio was able to reduce the level of rat infestation. At 30 days after planting, the damage percentage was reduced by 8.33%. Meanwhile, at 60 days after planting, the damage percentage was reduced by 18.33%.

This community service activity aims to enhance the creativity of UIN Palangka Raya students by producing functional herbal tea bags using cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). The activity was implemented using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, emphasizing active student participation in all stages of the production process. Participants, third-semester students of the Biology Education Study Program, were introduced to the health benefits of both herbs and were encouraged to practice drying ingredients, weighing formulations, and packaging the products. The results of the activity indicated that students gained a comprehensive understanding of the bioactive compounds in cat's whiskers and lemongrass, proper processing techniques to maintain ingredient quality, and the ideal formulation for making herbal tea bags. Students were also able to produce safe, hygienic, and functional tea bags. This activity has proven effective in enhancing students' knowledge, skills, creativity, and ability to develop innovative products based on local natural ingredients.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of goat manure and liquid organic fertilizer made from coffee husk waste on the growth of Java tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) cuttings. The study used a factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of two factors with 48 plots. The first factor was the application of goat manure, symbolized as “S,” with four treatment levels: S0 (without goat manure), S1 (250 g/polybag), S2 (350 g/polybag), and S3 (450 g/polybag). The second factor was the application of liquid organic fertilizer made from coffee husk waste, symbolized as “K,” with four treatment levels: K0 (0 ml/L water/polybag), K1 (30 ml/L water/polybag), K2 (60 ml/L water/polybag), and K3 (90 ml/L water/polybag). Thus, there were 16 treatment combinations with three replications. The parameters observed in this study were the time of shoot emergence, number of shoots, shoot length, number of leaves, plant height, and survival percentage. The results showed that the application of goat manure and liquid organic fertilizer from coffee husk waste on the growth of Java tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) cuttings had no significant effect on all observed parameters.

The use of medicinal plants as herbal beverages has long been a part of Indonesian culture. However, the less preferred taste and aroma are obstacles to consumer acceptance. Cat's Whiskers leaves (Orthosiphon aristatus) are known to contain bioactive compounds that act as antioxidants, while Key Lime leaves (Citrus aurantifolia) have a fresh aroma and functional properties that can enhance flavor and health benefits. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding Key Lime leaves (Citrus aurantifolia) on the chemical characteristics, sensory properties, and effectiveness of brewed Cat's Whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) leaf beverages.Five formulations with varying concentrations of Key Lime leaves (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were tested based on the parameters of moisture content, ash content, pH, solubility, antioxidant activity, and organoleptic tests including color, aroma, taste, and texture. The results showed that the addition of Key Lime leaves significantly improved the chemical quality and sensory acceptability, with the best formulation obtained in treatment P4 (20% Key Lime leaves + 15g Cat's Whiskers), which provided an optimal balance between stability, nutritional content, and organoleptic quality. The addition of Key Lime leaves is recommended as an innovation in the development of functional herbal beverages based on Cat's Whiskers.

Anemia is one of the nutritional problems that can occur in women of childbearing age (WUS). One effort that can be made is to consume foods that are sources of iron, such as sorghum and moringa leaves. Utilization that can be done by substituting sorghum flour and adding moringa leaves. This study aims to determine the effect of the acceptability and nutritional content of cat's tongue cookies substituted with sorghum flour and the addition of moringa leaves as an alternative snack for women of childbearing age with anemia. This type of research is a pure experimental study with the Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method, the comparison used is sorghum flour 25%, 50%, 75% and moringa leaves 10%, 15%. Data collection using an acceptability test questionnaire conducted by 30 panelists. Data analysis using the Kruskal Wallis test and the Mann Whitney follow-up test. The results showed that this cat's tongue cookie affected the acceptability including color, shape, aroma, texture, and taste. This study resulted in the selected formula being F1 with 25% substitution of sorghum flour and 10% addition of moringa leaves. The best nutritional content of cat tongue cake per 100 g consists of 12.50% protein, 2.37 mg iron, and 9.37 mg vitamin C. This selected formula cat tongue cake can be used as an alternative snack for women of childbearing age (WUS) with anemia.

Orthosiphon stamineus Benth., commonly known as kumis kucing, is a widely recognized medicinal herb in traditional medicine, particularly valued for its diuretic properties. This study aims to evaluate the potential of active compounds in O. stamineus as diuretic agents through an in silico approach using molecular docking methods. A total of 98 compounds were screened against three diuretic target receptors: 1Z9Y (furosemide receptor), 3HS4 (acetazolamide receptor), and 3VHU (spironolactone receptor). The docking results revealed that lithospermic acid I, dicaffeoyl tartaric acid, and orthosiponone C exhibited lower binding energies compared to standard ligands, indicating higher affinity and stronger molecular interaction stability. Molecular visualization showed that these compounds formed specific interactions, such as hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking, resembling the binding mechanisms of synthetic diuretics. This study highlights the significant potential of O. stamineus to be developed into a natural diuretic phytopharmaceutical. However, further validation through in vitro and in vivo studies is necessary to confirm their efficacy and safety in complex biological systems.    

Kucing merupakan tipe hewan yang mudah dalam pemeliharaan. Dalam pemeliharaan hewan, memiliki aspek penting yang perlu diperhatikan yaitu terkait pemberian pakan. Tetapi, kadang kala aktivitas pemberian pakan sulit dilakukan jika pemilik hewan sedang sibuk dalam aktivitas atau sedang berada di luar rumah. Dengan memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi Internet of Things yang dapat mempermudah manusia dalam memantau sesuatu dari jarak jauh, penelitian ini memberikan solusi untuk membuat alat pakan kucing otomatis yang dapat dipantau melalui aplikasi Android dari serta dapat membuat penjadwalan pemberian pakan. Adanya sistem ini, dapat memudahkan pemilik kucing untuk melakukan aktivitas pemberian pakan pada kucing sesuai waktu yang telah ditentukan, dan juga dapat melakukan penjadwalan pemberian pakan dengan menetapkan waktu pemberian pakan dan takaran porsi pakan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode ADDIE. Hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan setelah melewati pengujian menunjukkan bahwa alat pemberian pakan otomatis yang dibangun dapat mengeluarkan pakan dengan tingkat keberhasilan 95,62%, dengan rata-rata error 4,38% atau selisih sekitar 1-3 gram dari berat porsi pakan yang dimasukkan pengguna. Aplikasi Android yang dibangun juga dapat menerima informasi mengenai berat pakan, notifikasi aktivitas alat, serta melakukan pengaturan jadwal dan notifikasi.

Fish waste and tempeh have significant nutritional advantages in making cat food. Some of the advantages that can be obtained from using these ingredients include the vegetable protein content in tempeh which is easier for cats to digest, making it very beneficial for cats with certain digestive sensitivities or allergies. Tempeh also contains essential amino acids that help meet the nutritional needs of cats, as well as support muscle growth and maintenance. Fish waste contains important nutrients such as 29.70% protein, 18.83% fat, 1.94% carbohydrates, 8.97% water content, and 1.07% crude fiber, which overall meet the nutritional needs of cats. In addition, the omega-3 fatty acid content in eggs is also useful for the health of the cat's skin and fur, making the food more nutritious. Tempeh is also known as first aid for cats with diarrhea, because the bacteria contained in tempeh can help neutralize harmful bacteria in the cat's intestines. By combining fish waste and tempeh in cat food, cats can get complete and balanced nutritional intake, while reducing feed production costs, making it a more environmentally friendly and economical choice.

Kucing adalah hewan peliharaan populer yang sering kali rentan terhadap berbagai penyakit. Ketidakmampuan pemilik untuk mendiagnosa penyakit kucing secara tepat waktu sering kali mengharuskan konsultasi dengan dokter hewan yang sebagian besar hanya tersedia di perkotaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan sistem pakar berbasis web menggunakan metode Forward Chaining dan Certainty Factor untuk membantu mendiagnosa penyakit pada kucing. Metodologi pengembangan sistem ini mencakup tahap persiapan, prototyping, dan penyelesaian. Pada tahap persiapan, masalah dirumuskan dan wawancara dengan dokter hewan dilakukan untuk membangun knowledge base. Tahap prototyping melibatkan pembuatan mesin inferensi dan knowledge base, sementara tahap penyelesaian meliputi implementasi sistem ke dalam antarmuka pengguna berbasis web menggunakan PHP dan framework Laravel. Hasil uji sistem menunjukkan konsistensi tinggi dengan hasil diagnosa manual menggunakan Excel. Sebagai contoh, diagnosa penyakit Virus Panleukopenia memiliki nilai certainty factor sebesar 94,62% pada aplikasi, sementara perhitungan manual menunjukkan 95,21%, dengan perbedaan hanya 0,41%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem pakar yang dikembangkan mampu memberikan diagnosa yang cepat dan akurat. Kesimpulannya, sistem pakar berbasis web ini dapat diandalkan untuk mendiagnosa penyakit kucing dan membantu dokter hewan serta pemilik kucing melakukan diagnosa awal dengan lebih efisien.

Cats (Felis catus) are a type of carnivorous mammal from the Felidae family that was domesticated and has been one of the animals that has mingled with humans since time immemorial. Domestic cats are broadly divided into 2 types, namely village cats and purebred cats. Purebred cats have quite a varied number of types. Therefore, confusion often occurs in determining the type or breed of cat. Meanwhile, in practice, each race does not have the same treatment (especially in the aspect of care). In digital image processing, Machine Learning and Deep Learning are the main aspects in the process of applying technology that can overcome this problem, so research related to this problem was designed. This research was conducted to add insight for further research in a more sophisticated and effective image recognition process. In the experiments carried out in this research, the SVM, KNN, and CNN methods were tested with the Xception and EfficientNet-B1 architectures. Based on the final results obtained from this test, the CNN method with the Xception architecture is the best model. By using fine-tuning and a learning-rate of 1e-5, this method produces a micro average value of 0.974, on a cat breed image dataset of 13 classes and 7800 images. Meanwhile, the method that produces the fastest ETA Training and Testing is obtained by the KNN method, with an ETA Training time of 0.194 seconds, and an ETA Testing time of 1.782 seconds.      

Cats are one of the beloved animals that require care and development. As beloved animals, cats have their own charm thanks to their different body shapes, eyes and fur colors. Cats whose pedigrees are officially registered as purebred cats. Cats, in Latin Felis silvestris catus, are a type of carnivore. The word cat usually means a domesticated cat but can also refer to large cats such as lions, tigers and leopards. Cats have been mixed with human life for at least 6000 years BC, since cat skeletons were discovered on the island of Cyprus (Arquitectura et al., 2015).  One of the diseases that often appears in cats is feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), also known as feline urological syndrome (FUS), which is a health problem that often occurs in cats, especially male cats. This health problem attacks the cat's bladder and urethra. Urethral disorders are caused by the structure of the male cat's urethra, which is tube-shaped and has a narrow section, which often causes obstruction of urine from the bladder (VU) to the outside of the body. FLUTD includes several diseases that occur in the cat's urinary tract (Indonesia, 2022).  Knowledge about diseases in cats is one of the problems. Many owners do not realize that their cats are suffering from diseases that can cause death. The cause of the cat's death occurred due to the keeper's lack of knowledge regarding the disease and symptoms the cat was experiencing. Apart from that, the problem is that there are so few doctors available that they are difficult to find, and the information obtained is only in accordance with the condition of the cat when it goes to the vet. If you see other symptoms, like it or not, you have to consult the veterinarian again and it will take additional time and money. This problem can be solved with an expert system that can diagnose the disease suffered by the cat based on the selected symptoms.

This research implements the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) method to classify the various types of cat breeds that are common in Indonesia. This research attempts to create an automatic system that can definitely and accurately classify and identify the types of cat breeds that exist in Indonesia using image processing techniques. The data used contains a total of 600 images with each folder containing 200 images. Using this CNN method produces a validation accuracy rate of 54% in the process of classifying cat breeds. Research shows that further developing the image processing process will increase the accuracy value of the resulting system.  

Currently, many people keep cats and dogs at home, in fact, according to research, keeping cats and dogs can relieve stress for pet parents. Cats and dogs are no longer just pets but are like family for pet parents. Veterinarians and pet shops are everywhere, this indicates that many people are starting to keep and love their cats and dogs. The need for technology regarding pets is also increasing, encouraging people involved in the IT world to create applications. One of the needs is how to design the right UX/UI for an application related to pets, especially cats and dogs. The intended users are pet parents. How can it be easy for pet parents to use this application so that pet parents get a user experience and user interface that is comfortable and enjoyable so that the purpose of creating the application can be achieved well. Comparing the 10 selected journals according to the criteria using the narrative review method, it was found that the second journal was the best among the other nine journals.    

Kucing merupakan hewan yang sangat banyak di gemari sebagai hewan peliharaan di rumah. Kucing dapat menularkan penyakit zoonosis yaitu toxoplasma yang di sebabkan oleh parasit Toxoplasma gondi. Toxoplasma gondi merupakan parasit intraseluler dari golongan protozoa yang bersifat parasit obligat, di mana kucing berperan sebagai hospes definitive. Fases kucing diambil di perumahan citramas dan kampung tengah, fases kucing selanjutnya dilarutkan kedalam aquadest kemudian dihomogenkan, setelah itu diamati dibawah mikroskop. Hasil pengamatan yang dilakukan di laboratorium menunjukkan di perumahan kampung tengah terdapat 2 kucing yang terinfeksi parasit Toxoplasma gondii dan di perumahan citramas tdk ditemukan kucing yang terinfeksi parasit ini. Terinfeksinya kucing di kampung tengah kemungkinan diakibatkan oleh lingkungan yang kotor dan makanan (daging dan Ikan) dikonsumsi oleh kucing tersebut masi setangah matang. Pada penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi edukasi bagi masyarakat agar dapat memperhatikan lingkungan dan makanan yang di konsumsi oleh kucing tersebut.