Judul: Potential Development of Mangrove Ecotourism  Batukaras, Pangandaran Regency West Java Province of Indonesia
Abstrak: Penutupan ekowisata mangrove Batukaras pada tahun 2019 silam, banyak memberikan dampak buruk bagi perekonomian setempat. Oleh karena itu, pembukaan kembali ekowisata merupakan salah satu langkah alternatif yang dapat dilakukan. Bukan hanya baik untuk membangun perekonomian setempat, juga baik untuk menjaga kelestarian sumberdaya mangrove. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis potensi sumberdaya dan daya dukung untuk pengembangan ekowisata Mangrove Batukaras. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dan wawancara. Penentuan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu indeks kesesuaian wisata (IKW) dan daya dukung kawasan (DDK). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kawasan ekosistem mangrove di Batukaras memiliki potensi besar untuk dapat dibuka kembali menjadi ekowisata. Sebanyak 61% dari total luas kawasan mangrove, masuk dalam kategori sesuai. Nilai daya dukung kawasan yang diperoleh juga masuk dalam kategori sesuai, yaitu dengan jumlah kuota pengunjung maksimum 224 orang/hari., The closure of the Batukaras mangrove ecotourism in 2019, had many negative impacts on the local economy. Therefore, the reopening of ecotourism is one of the alternative steps that can be taken. Not only good for building the local economy, it is also good for preserving mangrove resources. The purpose of this study was to analyze the potential of resources and carrying capacity for the development of Batukaras Mangrove ecotourism. This research uses survey and interview methods. Determination of the sample using purposive sampling. Analysis of the data used is the tourism suitability index (IKW) and the carrying capacity of the area (DDK). The results showed that the mangrove ecosystem area in Batukaras has great potential to be re-opened into ecotourism. As much as 61% of the total area of mangroves is included in the appropriate category. The value of the carrying capacity of the area obtained is also included in the appropriate category, namely with a maximum number of visitor quotas of 224 people/day.
Keyword: ekowisata, daya dukung, potensi, mangrove

Judul: Analysis of Potential and Strategy for Ecotourism Development of Nusawiru Mangrove, Cijulang, Pangandaran, West Java
Abstrak: Pandemi COVID-19 mengakibatkan penutupan kegiatan wisata di ekosistem mangrove Nusawiru sehingga berdampak negatif terhadap ekologi dan ekonomi. Rencana pengaktifan kembali kegiatan wisata melalui konsep ekowisata merupakan upaya peningkatan ekonomi pasca pandemi dengan mempertahankan kelestarian ekosistem mangrove. Penelitian bertujuan menganalisis potensi ekowisata mangrove, daya dukung kawasan ekowisata, dan menyusun prioritas strategi pengembangan ekowisata mangrove Nusawiru, Cijulang. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah observasi lapangan dan wawancara. Data yang digunakan primer dan data sekunder. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Indeks Kesesuaian Wisata (IKW), Daya Dukung Kawasan (DDK), dan Analytic Network Process (ANP). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa zona dua ekosistem mangrove Nusawiru dapat dibuka sebagai ekowisata. Daya dukung kawasan yang dapat dikembangkan berjumlah 81 orang per hari. Strategi pengembangan yang dapat dilakukan adalah penanaman mangrove, perancangan tata ruang yang optimal, dan perbaikan sarana dan prasarana, The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the closure of tourism activities in the Nusawiru mangrove ecosystem, which had a negative impact on ecology and the economy. The plan to reactivate tourism activities through the concept of ecotourism is an effort to increase the post-pandemic economy by maintaining the sustainability of the mangrove ecosystem. The research aims to analyze the potential of mangrove ecotourism, the carrying capacity of the ecotourism area, and to formulate priority development strategies for mangrove ecotourism in Nusawiru, Cijulang. The methods used in this research are field observations and interviews. The data used are primary and secondary data. Data analysis used is the Tourism Suitability Index (IKW), Carrying Capacity of Areas (DDK), and Analytic Network Process (ANP). The results showed that zone two of the Nusawiru mangrove ecosystem can be opened as ecotourism. The carrying capacity of the area that can be developed is 81 people per day. Development strategies that can be carried out are mangrove planting, optimal spatial design, and improvement of facilities and infrastructure.
Keyword: Carrying capacity, Ecotourism, Mangrove, Nusawiru

Judul: Studi Kasus Liver Neoplasia pada Anjing Shih Tzu
Abstrak: Liver neoplasia is the excessive and uncontrolled replication of hepatocytes that forms nodules visible in ultrasonography. The purpose of this study is to study and discuss the characteristic, diagnosis and treatment of liver neoplasm through the interpretation of ultrasonography and hematology in a Shih Tzu dog. Ultrasonography is conducted with a Chison Q8 ultrasound machine with a 5 to 7 MHz frequency convex probe on lateral recumbency. The blood cells, liver enzymes and nodules sizes were the main parameters in this study. The results in the period of three years from 2021 to 2023 were interpreted and supported with secondary data sources. The Shih Tzu dog is 14 years old in the year 2023 with a body weight of 5.21kg. No obvious clinical signs were observed during previous examinations. However, lethargy, vomiting and anorexia were recorded in its latest examination. Thrombocytosis, granulocytosis, high liver enzymes and hypoglycemia, which are some of the neoplastic clinical manifestations were also presented by this patient. Besides, liver neoplasm, spleen neoplasm and biliary sludge were the sonogram findings of this patient. The liver and spleen neoplasm was observed stable, while the biliary sludge volume fluctuated. The treatment strategy recorded is Ondansetron, Samylin®, Ornipural and Ursodeoxycholic acid.
Keyword: Blood biochemistry profile, Hematology, Liver Neoplasia, Shih Tzu, Ultrasonography