Escalated by mid-January 2020, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect on all aspects of society, including the education activities in higher education. Colleges and universities globally are taking various actions to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. These efforts are mainly to secure the well-being of their students and staff, as well as members of their communities. Due to the increasing number of infections has prompted a number of universities in Indonesia to participate in the fight against the virus outbreak. This article provides an overview of the role played by Indonesian universities dealing with COVID-19 pandemic and how Indonesian universities serving the public good for COVID-19 breakthroughs. The research problem of this study focuses on how the strategies developed by the university in responding to COVID-19 and their implementation to reduce the potential consequences of the pandemic impacts. Subsequently, this paper presented the responses of universities in Indonesia in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The forms of responses presented in this paper are academic responses, research and development responses and social community services responses. Furthermore, a conceived information of the issues and challenging of involving of universities in collaborating on solutions to crises of the coronavirus pandemic in Indonesian context were portrayed. In conclusion, this paper summarizes the contribution of Indonesian universities and its impacts in fighting deadly virus disease COVID-19.

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Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Indonesia Jl. Soekarno Hatta no. 354, Bandung, Indonesia Email: Saninurlaela@stfi.ac.id (Sani Nurlaela Fitriansyah) ABSTRAK Limpasu merupakan tanaman yang berlimpah dari Kalimantan Selatan. Data empiris menunjukkan buah limpasu berpotensi untuk mengobati demam (karena infeksi), kesehatan kulit, dan antioksidan. Data ilmiah pendukung potensi limpasu sebagai antiinfeksi yang disebabkan bakteri masih minim. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendapatkan data ilmiah kandungan kimia secara kualitatif dan potensi ekstrak limpasu sebagai antibakteri. Bagian buah, daun, dan kulit batang limpasu diekstraksi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96% dengan soxhlet. Ekstrak cair diuapkan menggunakan rotary evaporator sehingga didapatkan ekstrak buah (EB), ekstrak daun (ED), dan ekstrak kulit batang limpasu (EKB). Pengujian aktivitas antibakteri dilakukan dengan metode difusi padat menggunakan kertas cakram. Bakteri yang diuji terdiri dari Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Propionibacterium acnes, dan Staphylococcus epidermidis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, ekstrak etanol buah limpasu merupakan ekstrak yang paling aktif terhadap bakteri B. subtilis, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E.coli, dan P. acnes dengan konsentrasi hambat minimum adalah 2,5% b/v dengan diameter secara berturut-turut 6,87; 7,60; 7,94; 8,80; dan 10,29 mm. Ekstrak etanol buah, daun, dan kulit batang limpasu secara umum positif mengandung alkaloid, flavonoid, tanin, dan saponin. Kata kunci: ekstrak limpasu (Baccaurea lanceolata), aktivitas antibakteri, penapisan fitokimia. ABSTRACT Limpasu is a plenteous plant from South Kalimantan. Empirical data indicated that limpasu fruit was potential to be used for the treatment of fever (due to infection), as well as maintaining skin health and possessing antioxidant properties. There are limited scientific data on the anti-infection activity of this plant. The purpose of this study was to PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia p-ISSN 1693-3591 (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia) e-ISSN 2579-910X Vol.15 No. 02 Desember 2018112 determine the antibacterial activity and qualitatively evaluate the chemical contents of the ethanol extract of limpasu. Extracts of fruits, leaves, and barks of limpasu were obtained by extraction of those plant materials with soxhlet using ethanol 96%. The liquid extract was evaporated by rotary evaporator, until the viscous masses of fruits extract (EB), leaves extract (ED), and barks extract (EKB) were obtained. Antibacterial activity of EB, ED, and EKB were evaluated by calculating the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Propionibacterium acnes, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Ethanol extract of fruit limpasu was the most active against B. subtilis, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and P. acnes with diameter of inhibitory zones at concentrations of 2.5 % w/v were 0.87, 7.6, 7.94, 8.80, and 10.29 mm, respectively. The ethanol extract of fruits, leaves...

To know the approach of undergraduate medical students towards the contemporary examination system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: It was a cross sectional descriptive type of research which was conducted by the Department of Medical Education at Nowshera Medical College (NMC), Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Students of NMC from 1st year to 4th year MBBS were inquired through a semi structured and pre-validated questionnaire. Results: Out of total 400 students inquired, 21.75% (87) students gave “A” grade, 31.5% (126) gave “B” grade, 30.75% (123) gave “C” grade and 16% (64) gave “D” grade to the present annual examination system. About 32.5% favored semester system, 26% favored Problem Based Learning (PBL) and 22.5% of total wished to be examined via interactive sessions. Conclusions: We found very low levels of satisfaction of students regarding current system and they want modifications to internationally recognized systems such as semester or PBL system of instruction and examination. They need a system that makes their concepts clear, more focused on main concepts, short and easy to go through annual examinations.

To assess the knowledge, attitude and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccination among the Pakistani population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted for about 02 months in COVID-19 clinic of Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex, Nowshera, Pakistan. Data was collected through non probability convenient sampling after obtaining the ethical approval from Institutional Ethical Review Board (IERB), NMC. Sample size of 385 was calculated. All those who presented to COVID-19 clinic and were 18 years or above and were suspected of having COVID-19 irrespective of gender were included whereas those who were below 18 years and presented for other medical problems were excluded from this study. Results: In the current study male participation was observed more than females (Male=271, 64.8%) and (Females=147, 35.2%). Out of whole sample (n=221, 52.9%) were previously vaccinated. More than half of the study participants were among 18-25 years of age (n=240, 57.4%). Among the whole sample (n=148, 35.4%) participants were married while (n=270, 64.6%) were unmarried and also most the participants were living with joint family system (n=279, 66.7%). Most of the study participants were educated. Conclusion: The present study found high knowledge but low favorable attitudes for COVID-19 vaccinations among the Pakistani population.