Riski Apriliyani, Septi Lailia Suknia, Tara Puri Ducha Rahmani

Menilik potensi biologi sebagai peluang usaha di masa pandemi

Introduction

Menilik potensi biologi sebagai peluang usaha di masa pandemi. Temukan potensi bioentrepreneurship di masa pandemi COVID-19. Jelajahi peluang usaha berbasis biologi seperti budikdamber, tanaman hias, obat herbal, makanan, dan pupuk kompos untuk solusi ekonomi.

Abstract

Dampak kebijakan pemerintah bagi masyarakat mengenai adanya pandemi COVID-19 salah satunya adalah pemutusan hubungan kerja. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui potensi biologi sebagai peluang usaha di masa pandemi dan jenis usaha yang dapat dilakukan sesuai dengan ilmu biologi. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskripsi yang menjabarkan setiap potensi usaha yang dapat dilakukan sesuai dengan keilmuan biologi. Usaha bidang biologi atau disebut dengan bioentrepreneurship menjadi jawaban dari permasalahan ekonomi ini, beberapa usaha yang dapat dilakukan dan menguntungkan diantaranya, usaha budikdamber (budidaya ikan dalam ember) berbasis aquaponik dimana usaha ini mencakup dua aspek yaitu budidaya ikan dan sayuran, usaha tanaman hias dapat dijadikan salah satu usaha yang termasuk dalam hortikultura tanaman hias atau disebut florikultur, usaha obat-obatan herbal untuk meningkatkan imun, usaha makanan berbasis biologi yang mudah untuk dilakukan, serta usaha pembuatan pupuk kompos dari limbah rumah tangga. Pembuatan kompos ini selain bermanfaat untuk tanaman sekaligus mengurangi sampah di lingkungan tempat tinggal.

Review

This paper, titled "Menilik potensi biologi sebagai peluang usaha di masa pandemi" (Exploring the potential of biology as a business opportunity during the pandemic), addresses a highly pertinent and urgent issue: the economic fallout, particularly job losses, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The abstract clearly articulates the research's objective: to identify and elaborate on biological potentials that can be leveraged as entrepreneurial ventures during times of crisis. By focusing on "bioentrepreneurship," the study positions itself as a practical guide offering science-based solutions to mitigate economic hardship, which is a commendable and timely endeavor. The methodology employed is described as "metode deskripsi," which aims to elaborate on various business opportunities derived from biological knowledge. The abstract presents several concrete examples of such ventures, including aquaponics-based budikdamber (fish farming in buckets coupled with vegetable cultivation), floriculture focusing on ornamental plants, herbal medicine production for immune enhancement, accessible biology-based food businesses, and the creation of compost from household waste. These suggestions are directly relevant to the stated aim, offering diverse options that range from food security to waste management, demonstrating a broad understanding of biological applications. However, the descriptive nature, without further detail on market analysis, feasibility studies, or empirical validation, makes the suggestions more akin to a catalog of ideas rather than rigorously evaluated business propositions. Overall, the paper offers valuable insights for individuals and communities seeking alternative livelihoods and income streams during crises by harnessing biological principles. The identified ventures are practical and often low-cost, making them accessible to a wider audience. To further strengthen its contribution, future iterations of this research could benefit from a more in-depth analysis of each proposed opportunity, incorporating aspects such as market demand, required capital and skills, potential profitability, and case studies of successful implementation. This would elevate the work from a descriptive identification of potential to a more robust, evidence-based assessment of bioentrepreneurial viability, thereby enhancing its academic and practical impact.

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