LP2S UMI Holds Review of Five Research Protocols, Strengthens Commitment to Research Ethics

MAKASSAR– The Institute for Research and Resource Development (LP2S) of the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) carried out a review of five research protocols via Zoom Meeting on Monday, 26 October 2026. This activity is part of LP2S UMI's efforts to ensure that the implementation of research in higher education always pays attention to ethical principles, appropriate methodology, and protection of research subjects.

The review involves reviewers according to their respective fields of expertise to provide reviews, input and recommendations on the proposed research protocol. The five protocols discussed raised various topics in the health sector, ranging from treating ear inflammation, dental and oral health, post-operative pain management, to sperm quality and quantity.

The first protocol was submitted byDr. Ahmad Ardhani Pratama, Sp.THT-KL, M.Kes., with title"The Effect of Vaseline Administration on the Degree of Inflammation, Pruritus, and Ear Canal Moisture in Chronic Otitis Externa."This protocol was reviewed byDr. Dr. H. Syamsu Rijal, M.Kes., Sp.PA.AHK(K)andDr. Aan Aswari, S.H., M.H.

The second protocol was submitted byAilan Alif Wajdi Daya, entitled“The Effect of Gargling Western Bee Honey (Apis mellifera) 50% concentration of Saliva pH.”The review was carried out byProf. Dr. Drg. H. Masriadi, SKM., S.KG., S.Pd.I., S.H., M.Kes., M.H., M.Biomed.andapt. Nurmaya Effendi, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Next, the research protocolMufidah Yusufentitled"Comparison of Honey Premedication in Breast Tumor Surgery on Pain Scale Levels and Post-Surgery Neutrophil Levels"reviewed byDr. Dr. H. Syamsu Rijal, M.Kes., Sp.PA.AHK(K)andDr. Ahdan, S.Sos., M.Sc.

The other two protocols raise research on Ajwa dates (Phoenix dactyliferaL.). Protocol entitled"The Effect of Consuming Ajwa Dates (Phoenix dactyliferaL.) on Sperm Quality (Motility)”submitted byAhmad Abhipraya Al Farabiand reviewed byapt. Ahmad Najib, S.Sc., M.Farm., Ph.D.as wellProf. Dr. apt. Andi Emelda, S.Sc., M.Si.

Meanwhile, the protocol entitled"The Effect of Consuming Ajwa Dates (Phoenix dactyliferaL.) on Sperm Quantity”submitted byYuni Asra Jufri, with reviewersDr. Dr. H. Syamsu Rijal, M.Kes., Sp.PA.AHK(K)andDr. Dr. Sri Vitayani, Sp.KK., FINSDV.

Through this review process, each research protocol receives attention in terms of methodological feasibility and compliance with relevant ethical principles. It is hoped that input from reviewers can become material for researchers to perfect the protocol before the research is carried out in accordance with applicable regulations.

Carrying out online reviews is also a form of facilitation for LP2S UMI in supporting the smooth process of reviewing research protocols, as well as strengthening coordination between researchers and reviewers.

LP2S UMI continues to be committed to building a research culture that is not only oriented towards quality results, but also upholds integrity, responsibility and ethics. Thus, research carried out within UMI is expected to provide benefits for the development of science and society, without ignoring the protection and rights of research subjects.

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