Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies

The development strategy of durian fruit-based ecotourism: A case study of Rancamaya Village in Bogor, Indonesia

2025-04-10T03:36:36+00:00

Legok Petir place in Rancamaya Village, South Bogor District, has a strategic role in efforts to improve the surrounding community's welfare sustainably. With a long history of durian fruit, Rancamaya has the nickname of "Rancamaya Durian Village". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of ecotourism development and find strategies that can be carried out related to how to develop it. The analysis method used the guidelines of the Operation Area Object and Object of Natural Tourism Attractions (Analisis Daerah Operasi Objek dan Daya Tarik Wisata Alam / ADO-ODTWA) of the Director General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation-2003, Community-Based Ecotourism Enterprise (CBEE) to produce aspects that have a high feasibility category, as well as SWOT analysis to determine the effective strategy to maximize the existing potential and prepare to face challenges. The aspects analyzed are 1) tourist attractions, 2) conditions around the area, 2) management and services, 4) accessibility, and 5) facilities and infrastructure. The results of the study show that the Rancamaya area has feasibility as a tourist area of Durian Village with a tourist attraction scoring of 81.0%, the condition around the area of 66.7%, management and service of 65.5%, accessibility of 90 % and facilities and infrastructure of 61.1%. Meanwhile, the development strategy of the Rancamaya tourist area is influenced by policies, institutions, coaching, and socialization.

Performance test for COD determination in wastewater using a closed reflux method with a COD reactor

2025-04-10T04:21:04+00:00

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is one of the test parameters to determine the water quality index. In environmental monitoring, valid test results of wastewater parameters are very important as a basis for making environmental policies. In this study, the determination of COD in wastewater refers to SNI 6989.73:2019 Determination of COD by Closed Reflux Titrimetric Method. The performance test of the COD determination method in wastewater samples was conducted on the parameters of precision, accuracy, and uncertainty estimation calculation of the bottom-up method, which was then compared to the acceptance criteria set by the laboratory. The performance test results for COD determination using the closed reflux method by titrimetry yielded a precision value with a percentage RSD of 3.33%; the accuracy test using the spiking technique was within the recovery range of 87-94%, and a relative uncertainty value of 7.23% at a COD concentration of 43.16 mg/L. All performance parameters of the method met the established acceptance criteria. COD determination using the closed reflux method in wastewater can be used for routine analysis.

Living with Leopard-utopia or reality! Study on perception of local inhabitants towards coexistence with Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) in and around the vicinity of the urban areas of Central India

2025-03-26T02:05:02+00:00

Study on people’s perception towards human & leopard coexistence in urban landscape was conducted from April 2022 to March 2023 at Jabalpur and Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In total, 73 villages and 2,827 households were surveyed in the urban areas of Jabalpur, whereas 48 villages and 2,255 households were surveyed in the urban areas of Indore through a standard structured questionnaire. The present study revealed a higher frequency of reported leopard encounters in Indore as compared to Jabalpur. Despite similar concerns in both study areas about the threats posed by leopards and the need for conservation, significant differences were found in respondents’ willingness to learn about leopards and to coexist with them. Respondents in both Jabalpur and Indore predominantly attributed leopard presence to deforestation and forest land diversion. Despite their fear of living with large carnivores, a majority of participants indicated that they would not harm a leopard if encountered. Respondents from Indore reported higher satisfaction with the forest department's conservation efforts, possibly due to quicker compensation payments as compared to Jabalpur and also because they have exhibits (zoological park) of leopards and other wildlife for common people. During the survey, lack of awareness about conservation of leopard was observed in the periphery of urban landscape. Hence, running conservation awareness programmes with the help of NGOs and civil societies on human-leopard coexistence in both of these study areas may greatly help reduce hatred towards leopard in and around urban areas.

Empowering the Planet: The 2025 Earth Day Resolution

2025-04-27T04:55:22+00:00

Earth is the only known planet that supports life, including humanity. Despite seeing ourselves as the most intelligent species in our world, human activities are accelerating the Earth toward irreversible environmental degradation. The consumption of fossil fuels to satisfy our growing demands has led to unprecedented greenhouse gas emissions, pushing the planet toward a potential sixth mass extinction. The rapid rise in carbon dioxide and global temperatures threatens the survival of numerous species, including humanity. Without urgent, collective action to reduce emissions and implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, Earth's ecosystems face catastrophic disruption. Every year on April 22, over one billion people celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness and renew our commitment to protecting our planet. In 2025, under the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," we are reminded of our collective ability to drive transformative change. The coming decades will test human wisdom and willpower. Immediate and sustained action is essential to transition to clean energy, protect biodiversity, and ensure a sustainable future for all.