- Five Awards Won: Five research teams from SMP Islam Al Azhar 67 Yogyakarta earned one bronze medal and four Honorable Mention awards at KREASI 2026.
- A Wide Range of Innovations: Students conducted research on functional food for stunting prevention, antimalarial candidates, collagen extraction, textile waste, and body image.
- Fostering a Research Culture: These achievements reflect students’ enthusiasm for critical thinking, innovation, and developing research with the potential to benefit society.
AYWS – SMP Islam Al Azhar 67 Yogyakarta has once again achieved an outstanding accomplishment in scientific research. At the 2026 KREASI Research Competition Finals, held on October 17–19, 2026, at Hotel Sahid Raya, Yogyakarta, the school’s five research teams earned one bronze medal and four Honorable Mention awards.
These achievements were secured in two research categories: Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Environment (MSTL), and Social Sciences, Humanities, and Religious Studies (ISHK). The bronze medal was awarded to Salsa Bella Azzahra and Naura Ashyfa Cherlyssa in the MSTL category for their research entitled “Development of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaf-Fortified Noodles and Tuna Fish Bone Flour as a Functional Food for Stunting Prevention.”
Their research explored the potential of local food ingredients to develop functional food products that could support efforts to prevent stunting. The team was supervised by Rahmad Hudan Ramadhan, M.Pd. Four other teams received Honorable Mention awards for their research projects.
In the MSTL category, Rania Carissa Azzahra and Syarifa Rahma Shahab received an Honorable Mention for their research entitled “In Silico Exploration of Bioactive Compounds from Bidara Leaves (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.) as Antimalarial Candidates to Support Malaria Management in Kulon Progo.”
Their research was supervised by Rahmad Hudan Ramadhan, M.Pd. Another Honorable Mention in the MSTL category was awarded to Bunga Yonky Al-Latif and Ordellia Kayyana Ramadhona Putri for their research entitled “Development of Rabbit Skin Collagen Using Enzymatic Extraction with Bromelain.”
Their research focused on collagen extraction using an enzymatic method and was supervised by Arini Rusydah, M.Biotech. In the ISHK category, Aeera Zivanna Azzahra and Kinanti Larasati Sulistya received an Honorable Mention for their research entitled “Stakeholder Mapping in Yogyakarta’s Textile Waste Ecosystem: Social Network Analysis for Circular Economy Optimization.”
Meanwhile, Kinar Meisatya Noorindra and Dian Dzakira Aftani earned another Honorable Mention for their research entitled “The Influence of Media on Unrealistic Beauty Standards and Their Impact on Body Image.”
Both teams were supervised by Widya Al Karimah, S.Pd. KREASI 2026 was organized by Abak Academy in collaboration with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM) and Taiwan Center Indonesia. The competition began on April 30, 2026, and consisted of three stages.
The preliminary round involved proposal selection, followed by the semifinal round, which included online research preparation sessions and the submission of research reports. The competition culminated in the final round, featuring research presentations and an exhibition of the participants’ research findings before a panel of judges.
The achievements of these five teams demonstrate the students’ enthusiasm for scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and innovation. Their diverse research topics, ranging from health and natural resources to textile waste management and the influence of media on body image, reflect their awareness of scientific and social challenges in their surrounding communities.
The Principal of SMP Islam Al Azhar 67 Yogyakarta, Iyut Ayudya MPd, shared an inspiring message: “Science fiction is now becoming science fact.” This statement highlights how ideas once considered the realm of imagination can become reality through scientific knowledge, research, and innovation. The message resonates with the students’ efforts to transform creative ideas into research projects with the potential to contribute to society.
This achievement is also a testament to the collaboration between students and their research supervisors, whose guidance and support have helped the teams develop their ideas, conduct their investigations, and present their findings at the competition. SMP Islam Al Azhar 67 Yogyakarta hopes that this accomplishment will inspire more students to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a passion for research from an early age.
Through research-based learning and continuous mentorship, the school remains committed to nurturing students who excel academically and develop innovative ideas that can make a meaningful difference in society. Congratulations to all the research teams and their supervisors on this remarkable achievement. May this success inspire the school community to continue exploring new possibilities, turning ideas into innovations, and achieving greater accomplishments in the future. (Arini)
