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BioCSB 2022

1st Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2022)

Dates & Format: Held fully online in 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Advanced teleconferencing and virtual breakout rooms were used to facilitate live presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions.
Participants: 62 delegates representing 5 countries (including Uzbekistan, India, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan).
Key Themes:

Presentations on innovative methods of data collection and community engagement amid a global pandemic.
Virtual workshops focused on sustainable crop development for biodiversity preservation.

Notable Outcome: Despite the entirely virtual format, attendees praised the conference’s ability to foster international collaboration. Several working groups formed to continue research on digital resource management for biodiversity.

Program

1st Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2022)

Dates: June 15-16, 2022

Location: Online (Virtual Conference)

Conference Program

Day 1: June 15, 2022

Time	Presentation
09:00 - 09:10	The Impact of COVID-19 on Community-Led Biodiversity Projects in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review Fatima Paramesthi, Sutopo Abdulla, Riham Surjoputro
09:10 - 09:20	Evaluating Mobile Healthcare Satisfaction Indicators for Conservation Workers in Semarang Chriswardani S. Zahra
09:20 - 09:30	Empowering Youth to Support Local Wildlife Conservation in West Java, Indonesia Juariah Qalbi, Anissa Rifqianti
09:30 - 09:40	Eco-Therapy Approaches to Reduce Stress Among Field Conservationists Ratna Indriawati, Mifatkur Rohmah, Farah D. Amany
09:40 - 09:50	Analyzing Mental Health Challenges in Women Conservation Leaders: A Socio-Environmental Perspective Habibah Mansur, Indira A. Fadila, Katiah
09:50 - 10:00	Predictive Modeling for Community Participation in Mangrove Protection Programs: A C4.5 Algorithm Approach Aprianti Diah, Izzatul S. Fai, Nurjanah Hafid, Widya R. Wulan, Juli Ratnawati, Abdillah A.
10:00 - 10:10	Enhancing Ocean Literacy for Coastal Biodiversity Conservation: A Bibliometric Analysis Jazimatul Husna, Adi Wijaya, Imilia Ibrahim, Oktavianto E. Jati, Naintina Lisnawati, Alvina Maghfiroh, Noer’aida
10:10 - 10:20	Examining Mass Tourism Events on Biodiversity Hotspots in Indonesia during Pandemic Restrictions Budiyono Budi, Suhartono S., Nurhasmadiar Nandini
10:20 - 10:30	Leveraging Local Social Networks to Enhance Urban Tree Canopy and Vector Control Nur Siyam, Martini, Nur E. Wahyuningsih, Mateus Adi
10:30 - 10:40	Bacterial Symbiosis for Insect Pest Management: A Global Bibliometric Study Rani T. Budiyanti, Nissa Kussariana
10:40 - 10:50	Mapping the Ecology of Invasive Species in Tropical Wetlands: A Spatial-Temporal Analysis Zidny Salsabila, Martini M., Muhammad A. Wurjanto, Retno Hestiningsih, Sri Y.
10:50 - 11:00	Effects of Soil pH and Salinity on Native Tree Seedling Growth: A Laboratory Study Dwi U. Syaroh, Martini M., Ari U. Jono, Retno Hestiningsih, Henry S. Susanto, Sri Y.

Day 2: June 16, 2022

Time	Presentation
09:00 - 09:10	Geospatial Assessment of Pollinator Distribution and Survival Rates in Bengkulu, Indonesia Lala Foresta V. Gunasari, Tsaniyah Pasandra, Nikki A. Massardi, Dessy Triana
09:10 - 09:20	Analyzing Ecosystem Health: A Field Study of Wetland Biodiversity in Demak Regency (2018-2023) Syahilla Efriana, Dwi Sutiningsih, Farid Agushybana, Martini M., Muh Fauzi, Arif N. M. Ansori
09:20 - 09:30	Predictive Modeling for Habitat Restoration in Urban Green Spaces Nurul Hidayah, Eko Suhartono, Ahmad Hidayat, Septyan E. Prastya, Ahmad R. R. Ramadhan
09:30 - 09:40	Fostering Learning Ecosystems in Conservation Organizations: A Narrative Review Sutopo P. Jati, Rani T. Budiyanti, Novia Handayani, Nikie A. Y. Dewanti, Nurhasmadiar N., Budiyono B.
09:40 - 09:50	Engaging Local Stakeholders in Village-Level Habitat Restoration: A Case Study Nurhasmadiar Nandini, Nissa Kusariana, Nikie A. Y. Dewanti, Murni M., Alfiannisa Luthfi
09:50 - 10:00	Economic Evaluation of Community Clinics Supporting Wildlife Rehabilitation in Central Java Chriswardani Suryawati, Nurhasmadiar Nandini
10:00 - 10:10	Barriers and Enablers of Digital Monitoring Tools for Conservation Projects: Insights from Indonesia Puput Sugiarto, Cahya T. Purnami, Sutopo P. Jati
10:10 - 10:20	Evaluating Data Security Systems for Protected Area Monitoring in Southeast Asia Gamasiano A., Riska A. Wulandari, Maya W. Santi, Selvia J. Swari, Faizatun Nikmah
10:20 - 10:30	Examining Social Attitudes toward Community-Led Sustainability Initiatives in Java Nohan A. Romadlona, Budi Utomo, Besral, Riznawaty I. Aryanty
10:30 - 10:40	Identifying Threats to Endemic Bird Species in South Papua Province: A Conservation Perspective Sumariyah, Dwi Sutiningsih, Mateus S. Adi
10:40 - 10:50	Enhancing Sustainable Aquafeed Production: Enzyme-Supplemented Jack Bean Meal for Higher Nutritional Yield Rita Mutia, M. Ridla, Nahrowi, Frilli A. Maharani
10:50 - 11:00	Optimizing Small Ruminant Breeding Programs for Sustainable Pastoral Communities Aeni Nurlatifah, Dewi A. Astuti, Herdis H., Iis Arifiantini, Didid Diapari, Dedi R. Setiadi, Fitra A. Pamungkas, Santoso S., P. I. Sitaresmi
11:00 - 11:10	Reforesting Arid Zones: Land Cover Dynamics for Biodiversity Restoration in West Asia Nugraha Akbar Nurrochmat, Najam Ul Hassan, Muhammad Madnee, Hafiz S. Husain, Mudrika Qanitha, Karol Bronisz, Muhammad A. Ibrahim, Sutrisno S.

BioCSB 2023

2nd Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2023)

Dates & Location: Hosted in 2023 at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia. This marked the conference’s first in-person gathering following the global lockdowns.
Participants: 73 attendees representing 7 nations (including Saudi Arabia, India, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, China, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria).
Conference Highlights:

Leading environmental scientists shared cutting-edge research on conserving flora and fauna in desert climates.
Roundtable discussions propelled multinational partnerships focusing on eco-friendly biotech solutions.

Notable Outcome: The immersive environment of Al-Baha University, coupled with field tours of local conservation projects, offered participants firsthand insights into biodiversity challenges unique to desert ecosystems. Several pilot projects on sustainable water usage were initiated.

Program

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2nd Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2023)

Date: June 10-11, 2023

Venue: Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia

Conference Program

Day 1: June 10, 2023

09:00 - 09:30	Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:30 - 10:00	Plenary Session (3 Talks, 10 min each)
09:30 - 09:40	Agroforestry as an Innovation for Sustainable Tropical Bioresources Meine van Noordwijk
09:40 - 09:50	Evaluating Palm Oil Mill Effluent on Soil Health in Bengkulu, Indonesia Sukisno, Wahyudi A.
09:50 - 10:00	Gamma Irradiation for Enhanced Green Bean Crop Yields Supanjani S., Satria A., Nanik S.
10:00 - 10:15	Coffee Break

Session A (10:15 - 11:15)

Time	Presentations
10:15 - 10:25	Genetic Variability in Madura Cattle for Improved Pastoral Systems Achmad F., Jeane S. Mulyana, Aurora F., Annisa N. A., Dyah P.
10:25 - 10:35	Antioxidant Properties of Calamansi-Supplemented Products for Food Sustainability Najla Afifah, Lilik R. Kartikasari, Adi M. P. Nuhriawangsa
10:35 - 10:45	Eco-Friendly Fatty Acid Distillate Production: A Comparative Analysis of Calcium Sources Rika Zahera, Mega I. Pratiwi, Ainissya F., Satoshi K., Idat G. Permana, Despal
10:45 - 10:55	Genomic Exploration of Phoenix dactylifera for Sustainable Crop Improvement Aditya Nugroho, Muhammad R. Romadhon, Efratenta K. Depari
10:55 - 11:05	LED-Based Aquaculture for Sustainable Synodontis Fish Cultivation Shofihar Sinansari, Agus O. Sudrajat, Harton Arfah, Alimuddin A., Odang C., Eni K.
11:05 - 11:15	Using AI to Classify Forest Fire Severity Levels for Disaster Management Assad Hidayat, Imas S. Sitanggang, Lailan Syaufina

Session B (11:15 - 12:15)

Time	Presentations
11:15 - 11:25	Fermented Turmeric as a Natural Feed Additive: A Sustainable Poultry Approach Kasri K., Lilik E. Radiati, Danung N. Adli, Osfar S.
11:25 - 11:35	Diversity in Cinnamon (C. burmanni) for Enhanced Agroforestry in West Sumatra Adi Setiadi, Cheppy Syukur
11:35 - 11:45	Cold-Storage Approaches for Goat Semen in Coconut Water Diluent Domingos C. Pinto, Nurul Isnaini, Trinil Susilawati
11:45 - 11:55	Genomic Insights into Falcataria falcata Tolerance to Pest Infestation Noor F. Haneda, Yunita P., Yunik I., Esti N., Ulfah J. Siregar
11:55 - 12:05	Assessing Agroforestry Practices in Aceh and Java: Farmer Perspectives Adisti P. P. Hartoyo, Leti Sundawati, Fitta Setiajiati, Falah R. Amanullah
12:05 - 12:15	Site-Specific Rehabilitation for Key Indonesian Tree Species Dimas N. Muhammad, Adisti P. P. Hartoyo, Irdika Mansur

12:15 - 13:15

Lunch Break

13:15 - 14:45

Poster Sessions & Roundtables

End of Day 1

Day 2: June 11, 2023

09:00 - 09:30

Day 1 Recap & Key Announcements

Session D (09:30 - 10:30)

Time	Presentations
09:30 - 09:40	Maize Varietal Responses to Nitrogen for Better Crop Efficiency Castus Paschal, Iskandar Lubis, Willy B. Suwarno
09:40 - 09:50	Thermophysical Properties of Essential Oils in Sustainable Product Applications Vanya Gandova
09:50 - 10:00	Determining Tannin Diffusion in Fruit Extracts for Natural Preservation Ira Taneva, Vanya P. Stefanova, Anton Lazarov
10:00 - 10:10	Enhancing Tea Quality with Essential Oils: A Tension-Based Study Vanya Gandova, Anton L., Albena Stoyanova
10:10 - 10:20	Optimizing Fennel Fruit Sterilization for Quality Essential Oils Anton Lazarov, Martina Pencheva, Ivan Iliev, Vanya P. Stefanova
10:20 - 10:30	Incorporating Melissa officinalis for Stable Food Emulsions Vanya Gandova, Ivan Iliev, Albena Stoyanova

10:30 - 10:45

Coffee Break

Session E (10:45 - 11:45)

Time	Presentations
10:45 - 10:55	Assessing Organizational Frameworks for Local Conservation Teams: A Model-Based Approach Rashid X. Kadirov, Laziz A. Azimov
10:55 - 11:05	Adaptive Physiology in Extreme Environments: Implications for Wildlife Management D. A. Fedorov, M. Y. Frolova, N. V. Kuleva
11:05 - 11:15	Velocity Coefficients for Monitoring Aquatic Species in Field Studies D. A. Drozhetskiy, E. R. Rumyantseva
11:15 - 11:25	Psychophysiological Compatibility in Field Research Teams: Strategies for Success Evgeny V. Ageev, Yaroslav V. Golub, Elena N. Medvedeva, Ekaterina S. Sirotina, Alexandra A. Suprun
11:25 - 11:45	Closing Ceremony & Certificates

End of Day 2

Thank you for attending BioCSB 2023!

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BioCSB 2024

3rd Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2024)

Dates & Location: Took place in Iraq in 2024, further solidifying the conference’s presence in the Middle East.
Participants: 85 professionals hailing from 9 different countries (including Iraq, Egypt, Morocco, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, and UAE).
Key Themes:

Special sessions addressed the revival of local ecosystems impacted by conflict, highlighting successful reforestation models and wildlife rehabilitation methods.
Workshops offered insights into how CRISPR and other biotech tools can support biodiversity restoration in fragile habitats.

Notable Outcome: Cross-continental collaborations expanded the scope of biodiversity research to include socio-economic factors, such as community-led conservation practices. Multiple journal special issues were planned, showcasing innovative approaches to biodiversity preservation in conflict and post-conflict regions.

Program

3rd Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2024)

Date: June 5-7, 2024

Venue: University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq

Conference Program

Day 1: June 5, 2024

09:00 - 09:30	Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:30 - 10:30	Plenary Session (5 Talks, 10 min each)
09:30 - 09:40	Toward Efficient Transfer Learning for Predicting Transport Protein Substrates (BINF1) Sima Ataei, Gregory Butler
09:40 - 09:50	Decoding Helicobacter pylori Gene Motifs in Gastrointestinal Disease (BINF2) Nattamon Narkwichearn, Phataraporn Khumphai, Sasiporn Tongman
09:50 - 10:00	Explainable AI in Cancer Genomics: A Comparative Analysis of GCN Models (BINF3) Joshit Battula, Venkata A. Jillelamudi, Chaitanya K. Sammeta, Santhosh Amilpur
10:00 - 10:10	Graph-Based Consensus Trees in Phylogenetics (BINF4) Elio Torquet, Jesper Jansson, Nadia Tahiri
10:10 - 10:20	FastMSECT: Accelerating String Comparison for Large-Scale Biodiversity Data (BINF5) Abhishek Narain Singh
10:20 - 10:30	Q&A Panel
10:30 - 10:45	Coffee Break

Session A (10:45 - 12:15)

Time	Presentations (8 Talks, 10 min each)
10:45 - 10:55	Cryptic Species in Lombok Island: Phylogenetic Insights for Conservation (BINF6) Sandra R. Devi, Rury Eprilurahman, Ali Kurniawan et al.
10:55 - 11:05	Forensic Biochemistry: Semen Stain Stability in Soil-Buried Fabrics (BIOCH1) Ananya Khanthusang, Supakit Khacha-ananda
11:05 - 11:15	ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy for Pathogenic Biomarker Analysis in Urine Simulants (BIOCH2) Patipat Rachawangmuang et al.
11:15 - 11:25	Impact of Various Sugars on Microbial Cellulose Yield: A Sapodilla Substrate Approach (BIOCH3) Claudia G. Perdani, Fidiawati, Irnia Nurika et al.
11:25 - 11:35	Genetic Assessment of Bread Wheat Varieties for Adaptation (PLANT1) Sherzod Dilmurodov, Akmal Meyliyev, Diyor Juraev et al.
11:35 - 11:45	Homoharringtonine and ER Stress in K562 Cells: A Pharmacogenomic Study (PLANT2) Meishi Wang, Sensen Zhao, Shuangle Yu, Zhaoli Zhou
11:45 - 11:55	MedVis Suite: An Advanced MRI Visualization Tool for Bone Segmentation (MEDIMG1) Mengyuan Liu, Di Zhang, Yixiao Chen et al.
11:55 - 12:05	Modeling Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis for Biotech Applications (MEDIMG2) Wanchai Buntha, Nipon Theera-Umpon
12:05 - 12:15	Q&A Panel

12:15 - 13:15

Lunch Break

Session B (13:15 - 14:45)

Time	Presentations (8 Talks, 10 min each)
13:15 - 13:25	Lifestyle and Aerobic Fitness among Young Athletes: A Clinical Perspective (CLIN1) Ratna C. Dewi, Catur Supriyanto, Raymond I. Avandi, Ika Nurmaya
13:25 - 13:35	Body Image Perception and Nutrient Intake in Competitive Bodybuilders (CLIN2) Mohd Sarli, Hadi Riyadi, Budi Setiawan, Rahmi Dzulhijjah
13:35 - 13:45	Physical Fitness and Dysmenorrhea: Links in Urban Adolescents (CLIN3) Desiani R. Purwaningtyas, Anna Fitriani, Rony D. Alnur
13:45 - 13:55	Hemorrhagic Stroke Patient Nutrition: Case Report and Management (CLIN4) Fajria S. P. Prameswari, Naufal M. Nurdin
13:55 - 14:05	Ashwagandha in Exercise Recovery: A Mini Review (CLIN5) Putu A. W. Wijaya, Ni W. S. Ekayanti, Luh G. Evayanti, Tanjung Subrata
14:05 - 14:15	Wasting Risk Factors in Toddlers: A Study from East Nusa Tenggara (COMM1) Indhira Shagti, Ali Khomsan, Mira Dewi, Melly Latifah
14:15 - 14:25	E-Health Nutrition Education for Overweight Women: Impact on Hunger and BMI (COMM2) Anggun Rusyantia, Clara M. Kusharto, Hadi Pratomo
14:25 - 14:35	Stress, Dietary Patterns, and Smoking Habits among Coastal Ferry Crews (COMM3) Betari J. Imaniar, Ibnu M. Bakhrul Ilmi, Firlia A. Arini
14:35 - 14:45	Q&A Panel

14:45 - 15:00

Coffee Break

Session C (15:00 - 16:30)

Time	Presentations (4 Talks, 10 min each)
15:00 - 15:10	Interactive Nutritional Learning for Schools: A Central Java Pilot Study (COMM4) Emma Rachmawati et al.
15:10 - 15:20	Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Samarinda: Predictors and Barriers (COMM5) Fitria Nur Hastuti, Ratih W. Wisnuwardani, Iriyani Kamaruddin
15:20 - 15:30	Metabolic Syndrome in Suburban Healthcare Workers: A Spatial Analysis (COMM6) Apriningsih Apriningsih, Firlia A. Arini, Eflita Meiyetriani
15:30 - 15:40	Ramadan Fasting and Body Composition: A University Nutrition Study (COMM7) Wida Ayu Nurjanah, Utami Wahyuningsih et al.
15:40 - 16:00	Q&A Panel & Closing of Day 1

End of Day 1

Day 2: June 6, 2024

09:00 - 09:30

Day 1 Recap & Announcements

Session D (09:30 - 10:30)

Time	Presentations (6 Talks, 10 min each)
09:30 - 09:40	Nutrition Education for Adolescents: Measuring Its Impact (COMM8) Salma W. Azhari et al.
09:40 - 09:50	Digital Strategies in Adolescent Nutrition: A Systematic Review (COMM9) Destio D. Fahrizki, Cesilia M. Dwiriani
09:50 - 10:00	Peer & Parental Influences on Sugary Snack Intake Among Teens (COMM10) Nikmah Utami Dewi et al.
10:00 - 10:10	Urban vs. Rural: Dietary Variations in West Java Households (COMM11) Vieta A. Nurhidayati, Hadi Riyadi
10:10 - 10:20	Prudent Diet vs. Sweet Food Intake: Mental Health Implications (COMM12) Noor R. Mayasari et al.
10:20 - 10:30	Tele-Nutrition and Weight Management in Banyumas, Indonesia (COMM13) Teguh J. Prasetyo et al.

10:30 - 10:45

Coffee Break

Session E (10:45 - 12:15)

Time	Presentations (7 Talks, 10 min each)
10:45 - 10:55	School-Based Iron Supplementation Coverage in Indonesia (COMM14) Efrisna Pratiwi, Haerawati Idris
10:55 - 11:05	Improving LTBI Outcomes via Nutrition & Environmental Education (COMM15) Suparman Samsidi et al.
11:05 - 11:15	Shelf-Life Prediction of Jelly Drink from Guava & Bay Leaf (FOODINV1) Sefanadia Putri et al.
11:15 - 11:25	Extraction Methods for Purple Okra: Maximizing Antioxidant Activity (FOODINV2) Miftahul Ni’maturrohmi et al.
11:25 - 11:35	Functional Properties of Okra-Enriched Desserts (FOODINV3) Miftahul Jannah, Evy Damayanthi, Zuraidah Nasution
11:35 - 11:45	Cyanide Reduction in Cassava: A Fermentation Meta-Analysis (FOODINV4) M. Asyam Jayanegara et al.
11:45 - 11:55	Sensory Quality of Coconut Oil-Injected Beef Steak (FOODINV5) Astari Apriantini et al.
11:55 - 12:15	Q&A Panel

12:15 - 13:15

Lunch Break

Session F (13:15 - 14:55)

Time	Presentations (7 Talks, 10 min each)
13:15 - 13:25	Organoleptic & Physicochemical Traits in Meltique Beef (FOODINV6) Dian Permata Sari et al.
13:25 - 13:35	Developing Moringa-Enriched Food Bars for Neurodivergent Children (FOODINV7) Monica V. Olivia et al.
13:35 - 13:45	Sago Worm Snack Bars: Nutrition and Sensory Analysis (FOODINV8) Meda Canti, Shinta Muliawan
13:45 - 13:55	Prebiotic Banana-Moringa Blends: Functional Food Applications (FOODINV9) Fifi Luthfiyah, Retno Ikayanti, Dwipajati
13:55 - 14:05	Household Food Insecurity in West Java: Bridging Coping Strategies (FOODSYS1) Anna V. R. Mauludyani, Ali Khomsan
14:05 - 14:15	Fishermen Households and Food Security: A West Java Perspective (FOODSYS2) Rofifah I. Syahputri et al.
14:15 - 14:25	Implementing a Sustainable Healthy Diet: Urban Household Challenges (FOODSYS3) Prita D. Swamilaksita et al.
14:25 - 14:55	Q&A Panel & Conference Closing

End of Day 2

Day 3: June 7, 2024

Cultural & Tourist Program: Kufa, Iraq

09:00 - 10:30	Cultural Heritage Tour of University of Kufa Grounds
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 - 13:00	Historic Mosque of Kufa & Old City Exploration
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch at a Traditional Iraqi Restaurant
14:00 - 16:00	Guided Tour: Local Markets & Cultural Exhibits
16:00 - 18:00	Optional Visit to Nearby Najaf (Self-Arranged)

We hope you enjoy the cultural riches and heritage of Kufa during the final day of BioCSB 2024.