EQUITY-Funded UNAND Research on Green Nanohybrids Accepted in Q1 Elsevier Journal Ceramics International

PADANG — A research manuscript funded by the EQUITY Program of Universitas Andalas has been accepted for publication in Ceramics International, a Q1 international journal published by Elsevier. The accepted manuscript is entitled “Green Synthesis of Yttria/ZnO/Ag2O (YZA) Ternary Nanohybrids with Enhanced Structural, Optical, and Biomedical Properties.”

The acceptance of the manuscript in a Q1 Elsevier journal marks an important academic achievement for Universitas Andalas, particularly in strengthening international research visibility in the field of advanced materials, green synthesis, and biomedical-oriented nanotechnology.

The acceptance letter, dated October 9, 2026, confirmed that the manuscript has been accepted for publication and will proceed to the production stage for proof preparation. The reviewer also noted that the revised manuscript had been carefully reviewed and that the author had satisfactorily addressed earlier comments.

The study focuses on the green synthesis of Yttria/ZnO/Ag2O, or YZA, ternary nanohybrids. Based on its title, the work contributes to the development of nanomaterials with enhanced structural, optical, and biomedical properties. This type of research is important because nanomaterials can offer new possibilities for advanced materials, health-related applications, and environmentally conscious synthesis approaches.

The funding support from EQUITY Universitas Andalas is significant because it enables researchers to strengthen laboratory-based research, develop internationally visible scientific outputs, and build a clearer pathway for further research development. In this case, EQUITY support contributes to a manuscript that has reached acceptance in a Q1 Elsevier journal and may open opportunities for broader collaboration in green nanomaterials and biomedical materials research.

The phrase “green synthesis” is particularly significant. It indicates that the study is positioned within a more sustainable research pathway, where the development of advanced materials is not only assessed for performance, but also considered in relation to safer, more efficient, and potentially more environmentally responsible preparation methods.

At the same time, the biomedical dimension of the study should be interpreted carefully. The acceptance of this manuscript strengthens the scientific foundation for further investigation, but biomedical relevance requires responsible follow-up research, including deeper mechanism studies, safety evaluation, reproducibility assessment, and later-stage validation before broader applications can be considered.

This distinction makes the research especially important for the development of credible innovation. Strong research does not begin with direct application claims. It begins with well-defined synthesis, careful characterization, appropriate testing, and a clear understanding of what evidence is still needed for the next stage.

Prof. Yetria Rilda’s work demonstrates how materials science can connect with chemistry, nanotechnology, health-oriented research, and sustainable innovation. The accepted manuscript also shows that EQUITY-funded research at UNAND continues to contribute to scientific fields that are increasingly relevant to global research priorities, particularly in advanced materials, green technology, and biomedical innovation.

Vice Rector IV Prof. Henmaidi has emphasized that internationally recognized research is important for strengthening UNAND’s academic visibility and global contribution. In this context, the accepted manuscript reflects how research at Universitas Andalas can engage with advanced scientific questions while maintaining relevance to sustainability, innovation, and future applications.

Chair of EQUITY Universitas Andalas, Dr. Eng. Muhammad Makky, S.T.P., M.Si., stated that the acceptance of this manuscript reflects the role of EQUITY in supporting research that is internationally visible, scientifically rigorous, and oriented toward sustainable development.

“This achievement shows that EQUITY funding can help UNAND researchers strengthen their research pathway from laboratory work to international publication. Acceptance in a Q1 Elsevier journal is an important recognition, but for EQUITY, publication acceptance is not the final destination; it is a starting point for building stronger collaboration, developing the next research stage, and expanding academic impact,” said Muhammad Makky.

He added that green nanomaterials research is highly relevant because it sits at the intersection of science, technology, sustainability, and potential health-related innovation.

“Research on green synthesis and biomedical materials needs to be developed carefully and responsibly. EQUITY encourages researchers to build strong evidence step by step through rigorous methods, international publication, follow-up studies, and future collaboration. This is how scientific ideas can grow into a sustainable research agenda,” he added.

The study is also relevant to several Sustainable Development Goals. Its biomedical orientation connects with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. Its contribution to advanced materials and nanotechnology aligns with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The green synthesis aspect relates to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The potential environmental relevance of sustainable synthesis also supports SDG 13: Climate Action.

For UNAND lecturers and researchers, this EQUITY-funded achievement offers an important lesson. A strong research contribution can emerge from a focused scientific question, solid experimental design, and careful positioning within global research needs. Researchers working in chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, pharmacy, engineering, and health-related fields can identify opportunities where advanced laboratory research meets sustainability and biomedical relevance.

Lecturers preparing future research proposals are encouraged to refine their research questions, strengthen laboratory-based evidence, and identify collaborators with complementary expertise. A manuscript acceptance such as this shows that carefully developed research, supported by EQUITY Universitas Andalas, can contribute to international academic visibility while opening new directions for interdisciplinary and application-oriented studies.

Moving forward, the accepted manuscript is expected to support further research on green nanomaterials, biomedical applications, and sustainable synthesis approaches. More importantly, it demonstrates that UNAND’s research ecosystem can continue to grow through EQUITY-funded research, rigorous science, international publication, and responsible innovation development.

This activity is funded by the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) on behalf of the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and managed under the EQUITY Program (Contract No.4304/B3/DT.03.08/2025).