bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fundamental Frequency and Tone in Arabic Vowels and Consonants by Indonesian Speakers Aged 5 Years Old
Authors: Ridwan Muhammad , Amanah Ulfah Nurul
Published: December 2019

This study discusses the fundamental frequency and tone in Arabic vowels and consonants by Indonesian speakers aged 5 years old. The method of data collecting used an interview method by recording and writing techniques. It also employed one respondent who was 5 years old from the Javanese who resides in Surakarta city. The device used for recording was OPPO Joy 3 mobile phone, which is equipped with RecForge II program and microphone that can record sound clearly. An instrument that was used to know the fundamental frequency and tone was Praat 6.0.26 version. The method of data analysis employed comparing method using the basic technique of elemental sorter technique, connecting technique, and diﬀerential technique. The result of the analysis showed that the fundamental frequency is correlated with the tone. If the fundamental frequency was high and likewise the tone. A vowel sound with the high fundamental frequency is sound [u], followed by [i], then [a]. The high and low frequency of vowel sounds aﬀected the frequency of the consonant sound followed by the vowel. It was known that 52% of consonants with the high tone were accompanied by punctuation [d̪ˤammah], 40% were accompanied by punctuation [kasrah], and 8% were accompanied by punctuation [fatħah]. The highest frequency sounding group was the apico-palatal sound. It happened since the apico-palatal sound was produced by vocal cord in a high vibration inﬂuencing the fundamental frequency and tone. Whereas, the group of consonant sounds with the lowest frequency was a pharyngeal sound as it had a low vibration on the vocal cord; hence, it only produced the low frequency sound.
Peran Mediasi Orang Tua dan Anonimitas terhadap Kecenderungan Cyberbullying Siswa
Authors: Santhoso Fauzan Heru
Published: December 2019

This study aims to determine the role of parental mediation and anonymity towards the tendency of cyberbullying behavior of high school students. This research needs to be done because the tendency of cyberbullying among students is increasing lately. In this study parental mediation and anonymity are predicted to have an influence on cyberbullying tendencies. Therefore the hypothesis in this study is the parental mediation and anonymity can predict cyberbullying tendencies of high school students.The subjects of the study were the XI grade students of state and private high schools in Yogyakarta, as many as 159 students, ranging in age between 15 to 19 years, the research subjects were obtained by purposive sampling. Three scales were used in this study, namely the parent mediation scale, the anonymity scale, and the cyberbullying scale. Data analysis uses multiple regression. The results showed that parental mediation and the perception of anonymity had a role in cyberbullying behavior (F = 10.264; df = 2.156; p <0.01). The effective contribution of the two independent variables to the dependent variable is 11.6% with each variable contributing 5.83% to the parent mediation variable and 5.78% the perception variable on anonymity.
Un monstruo con cuatro cabezas que se devoran entre sí: Materialismo y Naturaleza Plástica en Ralph Cudworth
Authors: Strok Natalia
Published: December 2019

En el presente artículo estudio la asociación entre los conceptos de “materialismo” y “ateísmo” en The True Intellectual System of the Universe de Ralph Cudworth y las consecuencias metafísicas que el inglés encuentra en esas corrientes. El inglés ofrece una clasificación exhaustiva de los posibles ateísmos para mostrar sus errores y participar en la gestación de categorías que a la larga se considerarán historiográficas. En un segundo momento, presento el concepto de “naturaleza plástica” y el orden ontológico que Cudworth ofrece como el correcto, en el cual se aprecia la influencia platónica y la subordinación de lo material a lo inmaterial. Así, en su metafísica, Cudworth sostiene un dualismo porque no rechaza la existencia de la materia, sino la utilización errónea que hacen de ella los ateos.
Application of expanding cements for sprayed concrete in tunnel construction
Authors: Kharchenko Alexey I. , Kharchenko Igor Ya. , Alekseev Vyacheslav A. , Bazhenova Sofia I.
Published: December 2019

Introduction. The paper substantiates the actuality of the problem connected with obtaining efficient fine concretes possessing enhanced crack resistance, tightness, and duration for tunnel construction. This aim is pursued with the application of expansive cements (EC).

Materials and methods. Various types of expansive agents were used in composition binders. Portland cement PTs 500 D0 was taken as the basic Portland cement. Studying hydration and structure formation processes during hardening of the ECs and EC-based concretes was executed utilizing a system of physicochemical methods. Assessment of construction and technical properties of the fine concretes based on composition binders was accomplished using standard research methods.

Results. Analysis results are given for the effect of type and amount of the expansive agents on strength and volume deformation values of the concretes used in tunnel installation construction. Improvement of physical, mechanical, and technological properties and performance of sprayed concrete is shown. A general mechanism of influence of expansive additives (EA) on fine concrete properties is established. A classification of expansive cements for solving various tasks in tunnel installation construction is suggested.

Conclusions. EA application efficiency is theoretically substantiated and experimentally proved for the case when the EA is used as an active agent in the composition binder for sprayed concrete in tunnel construction. General enhancement of technical indicators of concrete mixture and concretes is determined. EA classification is suggested for the different extent of hydrated EA expansion and various construction tasks. Replacement of standard Portland cement for an EC for underground structures concrete used in tunnel construction provides a significant increase in their maintainability.
Serum lipid profiles of ovariectomized rats following short-term administration of cocoa powder and ethanolic extract.
Authors: Budi Tunjung Sari Ariza , Misnawi Misnawi , Pudjiastuti Pratiwi , Baktir Afaf
Published: December 2019

Estrogen depletion increases the risk of dyslipidemia by triggering higher levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low density lipoprotein (LDL) besides depressed level of high density lipoprotein (HDL). This study was conducted to investigate the potential of cocoa products to affect serum lipid profile in the estrogen-deficient rats. Thirty adult female wistar rats were divided into five groups i.e. four groups contained ovariectomized rats, and one group consisted of intact rats. The test articles were all dissolved in olive oil and administered orally, comprising of 1 g/kg body weight (BW) cocoa powder, 1 g/kg BW cocoa extract, 1 mg/kg BW estradiol valerate, 10 ml/kg BW olive oil as carrier. Intact group was given drinking water. After three-day administration, the rats were terminated and serum lipid profile was observed. The trial obtained ethical approval from the Animal Care and Use Committee, Veterinary Faculty, Airlangga University (Certificate No. 620-KE). The result showed that carrier group developed higher LDL and lower HDL levels, as well as greater LDL/HDL ratio compared to that of intact group. Estradiol valerate group had significantly elevated TG level. Cocoa powder and cocoa extract groups showed small and non-significant changes in TC, TG and HDL. Surprisingly, consumption of cocoa extract that is rich in polyphenols had resulted highest mean of LDL levels among other groups. It was hypothesized that polyphenol in cocoa extract had affected expression of LDL receptors (LDLR) due to an antagonistic activity against estrogen receptor alpha (ERá). To conclude, neither cocoa powder nor cocoa extract exhibits significant estrogenic effect on the serum lipid profile of estrogen-deficient rats.
Analysis of Specialty Coffee Business Performances: Focus on Management of Farmer Organizations in Indonesia
Authors: Faila Sophia Hartatri Diany , Aklimawati Lya , Neilson Jeffrey
Published: December 2019

Indonesian specialty coffee farmer organization is established by Government of Indonesia (GoI) for managing coffee production, processing, and marketing in farmer group level. Through farm-level industrialization program, the GoI supported coffee farmer organizations in several specialty coffee producing regions for increasing farmers’ livelihoods. These farmer organizations are encouraged to produce higher quality of coffee in term of specialty coffee and link directly with buyers. Therefore, the farmer groups would obtain the profits that can be shared to the members of farmer organizations. This research aims firstly to understand the performances, challenges and risk management of specialty coffee business on farmer organizations level across Indonesia, and secoundly to understand the profits gained by specialty coffee farmer organizations. The research has been conducted in several specialty coffee producing regions, including Bali, East Java, Flores and South Sulawesi. The case study and ethnography were carried out by collecting data through direct observation and in depth interviews. Number of respondents were 27 producer organizations which were selected by judgement sampling method. The data were analyzed by using descriptive method and profit analysis. The research results show that alternative model of value chain interventions (VCIs) is required for improving the profits of specialty coffee business on farmer organizations level and farmers’ livelihoods. Maximization the VCIs to increase the benefits for farmers, the VCIs should be conducted by incorporating both off-farm and on-farm aspects.
Coffee Marketing Mechanism: Social Relations Between Farmers, Collectors, Certification Cooperatives, and Exporters in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Andriadi Andriadi , Ismail Rizabuana , Fikarwin Fikarwin , Badaruddin Badaruddin , Manurung Ria , Sitorus Henry
Published: December 2019

Several factors can influence the process of pricing mechanisms, namely competition between market participants, regulation, product quality, and consumer preferences. This is a challenge for Gayo Arabica coffee farmers, where coffee is the main commodity in Central Aceh Regency. This paper aimed to determine the social relations that occur between social actors (farmers, collectors, certification cooperatives and exporters) in the coffee marketing mechanism. This paper used a qualitative research method with a survey approach by conducting interviews with farmers, collectors, certification cooperatives and exporters. The results showed that the marketing of Gayo Arabica coffee involved several layers of actors. The coffee product marketing system can be done through two facilities, namely through export sales and domestic sales. There are differences in the income of coffee farmers in marketing coffee abroad or in the country where farmers benefit more from selling coffee products for exports. Relationship among actors are interdependent and bound. Farmers need collectors as tool providers and coffee price informans. Farmers follow cooperative certificates to get fair and more profitable prices.
Concept Dictionary and Glossary at MCHP
Authors: Smith Mark , Turner Ken , Bond Ruth , Kawakami Tiva , Roos Leslie Leon
Published: December 2019

The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy’s Concept Dictionary and Glossary, and the Data Repository they document, broaden the analytic possibilities associated with administrative data. The aim of the Repository is to describe and explain patterns of health care and illness, while the Concept Dictionary and Glossary create consistency in documenting research methodologies. The Concept Dictionary alone contains detailed operational definitions and programming code for measures used in MCHP research that are reusable in future projects.

Making these tools available on the internet allows reaching a heterogeneous audience of academic and government health service partners, epidemiologists, planners, programmers, clinicians, and students extending around the globe. They aid in the retention of corporate knowledge, facilitate researcher/analyst communication, and enhance the Centre’s knowledge translation activities. Such documentation has saved countless hours for programmers, analysts and researchers who frequently need to tread paths previously taken by others.
LEGAL OPINION AHLI SYARIAH PASAR MODAL (ASPM) DALAM INDUSTRI PASAR MODAL SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Rahmatullah Indra
Published: December 2019

To ensure that the sharia capital market keeps value of sharia, legal opinion from Sharia Capital Market Expert (ASPM) is required. ASPM provides legal opinion (sharia) for parties planning to conduct transaction in sharia capital market with 2 (two) stages: filtering from financial aspect and business screening. In financial screening, ASPM will ensure  financial company is free from usury while business screening, ASPM will assess the business company activity is not against the sharia. ASPM task is almost same with other supporting professions namely Legal Consultant in the Capital Market (Conventional) which provides legal opinion when there are parties conducting transaction in the capital market. But ASPM has differentiation because legal opinion (sharia) made it must consider the Islamic law (sharia).
PEMBERIAN SUAP OLEH ADVOKAT DITINJAU DARI UNDANG-UNDANG PEMBERANTASAN TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI
Authors: Gonadi Stevani
Published: December 2019

Dalam melakukan sebuah perbuatan pidana dikenal adanya penyertaan perbuatan pidana yang dilakukan lebih dari satu orang dan perbarengan perbuatan pidana yang akan menjadi penentu stelsel pemidanaan yang akan digunakan. Perbarengan perbuatan pidana merupakan perbuatan pidana yang dilakukan lebih dari satu perbuatan dan merupakan perbuatan pidana yang berdiri sendiri. Berkaitan dengan hal tersebut, STA seorang Advokat memberikan uang kepada Hakim MA sebanyak dua kali yaitu pada tahun 2010 dan tahun 2013 dengan tujuan untuk mempengaruhi putusan yang akan diputus oleh Hakim MA terhadap perkara yang sedang diajukan oleh STA. STA merupakan pelaku tindak pidana korupsi berdasarkan Pasal 6 Ayat (1) huruf a Undang-Undang nomor 20 tahun 2011 jo. Undang-Undang nomor 31 tahun 1999 tentang Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi, Pasal 55 Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana dan Pasal 65 Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana.
LA DESTRUCCIÓN CREATIVA Y EL DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO
Authors: Ruiz Crnl. E.M.C. Hugo
Published: December 2019

Varios autores e investigadores en este campo consideran que el fortalecimiento y afinamiento de los sistemas de innovación regionales y nacionales es una importante estrategia para influir positivamente en el crecimiento económico y consecuentemente elevar los estándares de vida de sus habitantes y de la sociedad en general. Debido a sus beneficios económicos incuestionables existe una carrera permanente entre los países que generan tecnología de vanguardia, para llegar primeros a los mercados globales con productos innovadores. Cada vez son más los gobiernos que intentan unirse a la estrategia de impulsar su crecimiento económico mediante la comercialización de nuevos productos tecnológicos resultantes del los procesos de investigación científica, lo que se conoce como economía basada en el conocimiento.
Farmers' Willingness to Pay for 2-Wheel Tractor Hiring Services in Northwestern Ethiopia: A Contingent Valuation Study
Authors: Takele Astewel D. , Selassie Yihenew G. , Tekset Solomon
Published: December 2019

This study sought to determine farmersâ€™ willingness to pay (WTP) for 2-wheel tractor hiring services in Northwestern Ethiopia. Survey questionnaire related to CVM was designed and face-to face interview were made to collect the data. Moreover, focus group discussion used to generate qualitative information on household characteristics. Both purposive and stratified sampling techniques were used based on gender, wealth class and soil type of the sampled households. For the study, a total of 144 farm households were considered using double bounded contingent valuation methods approach with an open-ended follow-up question. The study result indicated that the mean amount of money farmers is willing to pay was 1121.026 ETB (56.05 USD) per hectare. Econometric results confirm that the education level of households, land size of households, male labor availability and soil type were the factors that affecting the farmersâ€™ level of willingness to pay positively. However, age of households and tropical livestock unit (TLU) were the factors that affected the same negatively. About 80% of the sampled farmers were willing to use 2-wheel THS. The finding of this study showed that farmers demand for improved 2-wheel THS is high. Hence, there is a need to consider the above factors to introduce 2-wheel tractor hiring service for cultivation practice in the study area.Â
Effect of Methods of Processing Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) on the Susceptibility of the Seeds to Fungal Infection during Storage
Authors: Baraka R. E. , Tobin-West M. D.
Published: December 2019

The study on the effect of storage length on susceptibility of variously processed and unprocessed groundnut seed to fungal infection were carried out in the Department of Crop and Soil Science laboratory.Â  Four methods of processing (oil fried, sand fried, oven fried, smoked with seeds in shell) and a control (raw unprocessed seeds) was adopted and laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Four fungal isolates were identified which are Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Fusarium moniliforme. Aspergillus flavus was the most pronounced fungi (41.35%) followed by Aspergillus niger (38.15%), Sclerotium rolfsii (34.92%) and the lowest was Fusarium moniliforme (28.83%). There was significant difference in fungal contamination at 5% probability level between the method of processing and raw seeds. Susceptibility to fungal infection revealed that oil fried seed were less susceptible to fungal invasion followed by smoked with seeds in shell, oven fried seeds, sand fried seeds and raw seeds. However, groundnut oil should be used to process groundnut seeds for human consumption because it stores better and is less susceptible to mycobial contamination. Also, controlled storage environment should be used to reduce fungal contamination, processing should be done in hygienic environment and seeds should not be stored for too long as the higher the storage period the more susceptible the seeds become.
Politics of Programme Accreditation for Quality Assurance in Nigerian Higher Education
Authors: Nwakpa Paul
Published: December 2019

Quality assurance is an innovation in the educational system. It directs the achievement of goals and revolves around proper, meticulous and timely attention and action on the inputâ€“process-output mechanism, by the management. Accreditation of programmes in Nigerian higher education is a means to achieving the desired educational quality in our institutions through the, implementation of government policies by the designated bodies; NUC, NBTE and NCCE. This paper examined the politics of NUC Accreditation of University programmes as an issue of concern in maintaining quality. Politicization of appointments of the head of institutions and lack of uniformity in grading systems were sported as factors militating against quality in higher education. The essence of quality assurance in Nigerian higherÂ Â  institutionsÂ Â  was also discussed and necessary suggestions made include, accountability in quality assurance dealings, proper lay down rules and regulations for establishment of private universities and systematic approach to accreditation by NUC and other accreditation bodies.Â
The Poverty Modeling Using Small Area Estimation with Semiparametric P-Spline (A case study: Poverty in Bengkulu Province)
Authors: Sriliana Idhia , Sunandi Etis , Rafflesia Ulfasari
Published: December 2019

The main objective of this research is to model poverty in Bengkulu Province using small area estimation (SAE) with semiparametric penalized spline (P-Spline). Small area estimation is a statistical method that is often used to obtain an accurate information about poverty. When the linearity assumption on the basic SAE model is violated, a nonparametric approach is used as an alternative. One is the semiparametric Â penalized spline. The small area Â method with semiparametric approach has a more flexible model because it accommodates the relationship between response with linear and nonlinear predictors. In this study, poverty modeling in Bengkulu Province was based on average per capita expenditure through the estimation of SAE model parameters using semiparametric P-Spline to obtain a mixed-effect model regression equation as a poverty model. Based on the analysis result, the poverty model in Bengkulu Province is P-Spline linear model with one knot. This model has a GCV value of 148928361265.95. Poverty mapping in Bengkulu Province based on sample villages indicates the estimation of poverty using SAE model with P-Spline having the same trend with the direct estimator.
Effect of Germination Period on the Physicochemical, Functional and Sensory Properties of Finger Millet Flour and Porridge
Authors: Nefale Fulufhelo E. , Mashau Mpho E.
Published: December 2019

The effect of germination period on the physicochemical, functional and sensory properties of finger millet flour and porridge was studied. Finger millet grains were germinated naturally at 0, 24, 48 and 72 h, oven dried at 60Â°C for 10 h and milled into four independent flour samples and porridge was also prepared from four flour samples. The result revealed significant (p<0.05) reduction in pH of finger millet flours from pH 6.24 to 5.72 while TTA increased significantly from 0.50 to 1.34% lactic acid equivalent with progressive in germination process from un-germinated to germination after 72 h. The viscosity of finger millet porridge decreased from 4777 of un-germinated finger millet flour to 420 cP of germinated finger millet after 72 h. There was an increase in Hunter L*, a* and b* colour values of finger millet flour samples with an increase in germination period although a* value did not show any significant (p<0.05) increase. In terms of the functional properties, there was significant (p<0.05) increase of the oil and water absorption capacity including the solubility of the germinated finger millet flour samples. Least gelation concentration significantly increased at 72 h of germination. However, germination period significantly reduced the bulk density and swelling power of the finger millet flour samples. Porridge prepared from germinated and un-germinated finger millet flours for 24 and 48 h were well accepted. Germination had positive effects on some physicochemical, functional and sensory properties of FM flour and porridge
Organizational Knowledge and Skills, Managerial Attitudes and Performances regarding Foods Safety in food Manufacturing Firms in Thailand
Authors: Siripanwattana Chanchana , Chandrachai Achara , Keeratipibul Suwimon
Published: December 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the differences in organizational knowledge and skills, managerial attitudes, and performances (KAP) of food safety system among food manufacturing firms in Thailand. In addition, it also aimed to identify the factors that affect food safety performance the most. The study used stratified random sampling based on the number of firms, firm size and location. A total of 326 medium and large-sized food manufacturers located in the Bangkok metropolitan area and four different parts of Thailand responded. The statistical methods used for data analysis included descriptive analysis, ranking analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the characteristics of the firms, such as size, age, export orientation, and foreign ownership did not significantly (p>0.05) affect their food safety performance. The results of the logistic regression analysis showed that the firmsâ€™ organizational knowledge and skills and managerial attitudes were significantly (p<0.05) and positively associated with their food safety performance. The high level of organizational knowledge and skills and positive managerial attitudes regarding food safety management system were crucial for maintaining a high level of food safety system performance. Â
Selection Internal Control over Financial Reporting Framework in the Republic of Indonesia using Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach
Authors: Suharto Dedhi , Maarif M. Syamsul , Kirbrandoko DS Priyarsono,
Published: December 2019

System of the internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) on state finance management in the Republic of Indonesia had been designed using soft system methodology. ICOFR framework in the Republic of Indonesia was needed. Based on questionnaire, we found risk focus, applicability, harmony with PP No. 60/2018, can be applied in entity and transactional level, and can be applied IT environment as criteria. We found understandability, clarity of control components, and effectiveness assessment as sub criterion of criterion applicability and we found general control and application control as sub criterion of criterion â€˜can be applied in IT environmentâ€™. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology areÂ  used to choose best alternative. Calculations of the results by Expert Choice software indicated COSO ranked 1st, COBIT ranked 2rd, and CoCo ranked 3th.Â
The Influence Of Kegel Exercise On Urine Incontinension Reduction In Elderly
Authors: Hartini Tien , Sri Bharaty Endang Banon , Sulastri Titi
Published: December 2019

The elderly is a period of time when various health problems influence their lives, in general, the elderly complaint about various kinds of symptoms that are felt due to the condition of body organs that have a setback. One of the health problems often suffered by the elderly is urinary incontinence. This needs a special attention along with the increasing elderly population in Indonesia. Urinary incontinence is the process of uncontrolled urinary discharge at an undesirable time regardless of frequency and amount, due to weak pelvic floor contraction which will cause social and hygienic problems of the sufferer. Kegel Exercise or Kegel Exercise is a gymnastic activity that aims to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, especially the pubococcygeal muscles so that a woman can strengthen the urinary tract muscles and can cure the inability to hold urine urination/incontinence. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of kegel training on decreasing urinary incontinence in the elderly lived in nursing home. This is a quasi-experiment research with the Pretest-Postest One Group approach. The population of this study were all elderly at Tresna Werdha Budi Mulia Nursing Home Ciracas in East Jakarta who had urinary incontinence. 23 samples were taken in nonrandom. Data were gathered using an observation instrument by conducting active observations and filling out the checklist about 24-hour urination filled directly by the elderly every day during the study. Data analysis used non-parametric statistics with Paired T-test or Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results of the T-dependent test, it was found that P-value was 0,000 (p<0.05) which showed that there was an effect of kegel training on the frequency of urinary incontinence There is a significant difference between urinary incontinence before exercise and urinary incontinence as a Kegel exercise. The results of this study are expected to contribute, both for the elderly who live in nursing homes and for health service institutions and educational institutions as well as for the development of nursing science in providing nursing care for elderly who experience urinary incontinence.
Gymnastic and Warm Compression Effect on Dysmenohrea Adolescence Overcoming Behavior
Authors: Kasim Deswani , Syahlan Sri Maryani
Published: December 2019

Changes that occur in young women entering puberty are the functioning of all reproductive organs, one of which is marked by the onset of menstruation that can cause pain during menstruation which is also called dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is a condition where a woman experiences pain before menstruation and during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea can interfere with learning activities and indirectly can also affect the productivity and quality of life of adolescents. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of gymnastics and warm compresses on the management of dysmenorrhea and pain scale. The research design used the quasi-experimental design with the non-randomized pretest-posttest control group. The study population was 60 respondents, the results of the study of the effect of warm gymnastics and compress in reducing teenage dysmenorrhea dysmenorrhea with controlled gymnastics and warm compressesÂ  Gymnastics and warm compresses can be recommended for teenagers and as part of nursing interventions to deal with dysmenorrhea.
Interdependence of ISE 30 and Gold Spot, Natural Gas, Brent Oil: Copula-Garch Method
Authors: KarakaÅŸ Ayse Metin
Published: December 2019

This paper aims to examine the relationship between ISE 30 and gold spot, natural gas and Brent Oil with the COPULA-GARCH method. In the study, we use closing prices of ISE 30 and Gold Spot, Brent Oil and Natural Gas. The results show that there is a weak dependence between ISE 30 and Brent Oil, Gold Spot but there is more strong between ISE 30 and Natural Gas.
The Influence of Family, Community, and Information Technology Supports on Empowerment of Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using SEM (Structural Equation Modelling)
Authors: Darjono Agus Heru , Sumarwan Ujang , Yuliati Lilik Noor , Wijayanto Hari
Published: December 2019

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that has not yet been able to cure. Supports are needed by its patients in order to increase their empowerment to manage their chronic disease. This study aimed to analyze the influence of supports for the empowerment of DM patients. The analytical method used in this research is Structural Equation Model (SEM) with 330 respondents at 25 hospitals within JABODETABEK (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) areas. The results of this study showed that family support, community support and information technology support influence the empowerment of DM patients.
Supply Chain Risk Mapping and Analysis: A FMEA Implementation on Biofuel Downstream Supply Chain
Authors: Wachyudi Tedy , Mahfud Arief Daryanto, , Arkeman Yandra
Published: December 2019

The domestic biofuel program of Indonesia has been facing number of dynamics and challenges, such as: low production, uncertainty of feedstock availability, low realized consumption, price fluctuation and less competitive, unfit and viewer infrastructure, imbalance distribution. This study aims to map and analyze supply chain risks of biodiesel downstream business and offers a practical implementation of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) in the supply chain risk analysis. It employs a qualitative approach. A semi-structured surveys and interviews applied in data collection. The research level of analysis is at corporate level. The study result shows that there are three highest risks arise related to regulation related risk, product arrival (delays) risk and transportation facilities risk with the Risk Priority Number (RPN) of 72 to 48 and the Risk Score Value (RSV) of 24 to 16. The result also shows that there is correlation between stakeholder types, locations and levels of information with their perception of biodiesel supply chain risk and risk priorities. The result may become a valuable input for developing such risk mitigation strategy to improve and enhance the effectivity and the sustainability of supply chain in both the company and the biodiesel industry.
Radiation Risk Assessment of Soil in Idomi, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Chiaghanam N. O. , Nzotta C. C. , Enweani L. B.
Published: December 2019

In this thesis work, the radiation risk from soil samples in Idomi community located at Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria was studied. This was because of an earlier study that revealed the presence of high radioactivity in the area. This study aim to determine the background radiation levels, estimate their effective dose, the mean activity concentrations of the radionuclide and the radiological implications of the radioactivity levels in Idomi. Thirty (30) soil samples were collected and analyzed. The baseline average annual outdoor effective dose, mean activity concentration, gamma absorbed dose and radiological hazard index were studied. Results from this study indicate that three (3) radionuclide namely 40K, 238U and 232Th were present in the soil samples analyzed.Â  The mean activity concentrations of 40K, 238U and 232Th in the soil samples were 506.13Â±9.30, 41.14Â±3.59 and 84.52Â±20.88 Bqkg-1 respectively.Â  The calculated mean external and internal hazard index was 0.62 and 0.71 respectively. The calculated mean gamma index was 0.86. The Raeq in the soil samples was 227.34 Bqkg-1. The calculated absorbed gamma dose from the sample was 110.31nGy-1 and a mean annual outdoor effective dose of 1.35mSvy-1.Â  Compared with global average values of 10-200nGyh-1, 2.4 mSvy-1and Raeq of 370BqKg-1 they can be said to be within the normal range. From this study, the chances of occurrence of health effects from exposure to natural terrestrial gamma radiation in Idomi can be said to be low.Â  This may be possible if the baseline levels obtained from this study can be kept constant by keeping the environment free of radioactive pollution.
Mathematical Model of Three Dimensional Spouted Bed Using Distinct Element Method
Authors: Laorratanasak S. , Srinophakun Thongchai Rohitatisha , Mongkolsaowanit Parichat
Published: December 2019

Spouted bed was simulated by a combining of Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technique. In the simulation, DEM based on the Newtonâ€™s second law of motion was used to solve the particle motion and the fluid motion were obtained by CFD with the SIMPLE method and Upwind scheme. Programming was developed in Standard-C language and MATLABTM was used to visualize the results. The size of particles focused on this simulation is 2.5 mm in diameter (the density = 2,500 kg/m3, stiffness = 800 Nm -1). The time step used to maintain the stability of the simulation was 6.5 10-5 sec.In this simulation, three levels of the static bed height were studied: 45, 58, and 70 mm. The operating parameter effects (the static bed height on the pressure drop across the bed and the minimum spouting velocity) were investigated. The pressure drop across the bed and the minimum spouting velocity increased corresponding to the level increment. In the study of the pulsed and multi-pulsed frequency, it was found that the higher number of frequency introduced the higher heat transfer to the particles. Moreover, the effect of each type of flow on the average particles temperature was studied. The continuous flow gave the highest average particles temperature. Even though, the single pulsed flow and the multiple pulsed flows gave the lower heat transfer than continuous flow, the multiple flows produced a very good distribution in the heat transfer and also can reduce the dead zone problem of the spouted bed.
Nonlinear Performance Evaluation of High Rise Building Structure
Authors: Fauzan Rifqi , Basa Erizal , Sapei Asep
Published: December 2019

Performance evaluation can provide information on how far an earthquake will affect building structure. This is important for evaluating the seismic behavior of post-yield building structures. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the story shear force that occurred, evaluate the distribution of plastic hinge, and evaluate the high rise building structure performance level during an earthquake. This research was conducted using static nonlinear analysis and calculated using capacity spectrum method. The plastic hinges that formed in the global-x and global-y direction were 1 and 52. Several elements are in collapse prevention level. This shows the element behavior and performance on performance point were not good. The performance level of building structure based on the calculation was damage control. The results show that the building structure was not efficient enough, because for a return period of 2500 years based on SNI 1726-2012, building performance was expected at damage control level.
Development of the Business Model of a State-owned Bank to Support Financial Inclusion in Indonesia
Authors: Edi Wicaksono Sarwo , Daryanto Marimin, Arief , Saptono Imam Teguh
Published: December 2019

Banking business in Indonesia has proliferated, but the existing business model seems not responding to the need for financial inclusion development yet. State-owned banks which act as development agents require to provide more attention to develop useful business models for financial inclusion. The parties involved in the financial inclusion business are very diverse. The interests of each party are also complexly interrelated. We use interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and analytic network process (ANP) to parse the problems and develop a map of clear correlations between various complex elements so that they can be transformed into visible models. This method utilizes experts' knowledge and experience to understand complex problems and then build multilevel structures and determine the dominant factors of the system. There are many experts involved in research; who are consist of top-level practitioners from the bank, experts from the bankâ€™s competitor, financial technology experts, expert from the regulator. The research covers five areas or elements, i.e. the element of requirements, constraints, objectives, possible changes, and actors. The resulting outputs are (1) driving power-dependence matrix sub-elements, (2) ISM structural model that describes the map of sub-elements level and how sub-elements influence each other (3) ANP prioritization by sub-element per cluster. From these three outputs, we get the primary keys of each element that plays the most significant role in developing the model. This study concludes that the primary keys in developing the business model for the bank are: shared vision and collaboration between units, IT support, expand to micro, development of new ideas, meeting customer needs-anticipating their pain-gain, convert fix to variable cost, eliminating silo mentality, and the roles Directors. And also forming new forming new division, when the bank decided to implement the business model.
Polymer Optimisation- Shear Thinning or Thickening?
Authors: Gyanfi Gloria , Aggrey Wilberforce Nkrumah , Owusu Ernest Ansah , Prempeh Kofi Ohemeng
Published: December 2019

With most polymers employed in polymer enhanced oil recovery exhibiting one or both non-Newtonian behaviours that is shear thickening and thinning at different shear rate, it is expedient to analyse the impact of these non-Newtonian behaviours in polymer optimisation. CMG simulation suite was employed to analyse the permeability pinch-out formation with a five (5) spot injection well pattern for a 360days simulation run using a 90days polymer injection well cycling. Shear thinning polymer was found not to be conducive for lower permeable formation as a high percentage of the polymer was retained. NPV was affected by polymer injection rate which controlled polymer optimisation
Navigation Safety for Marine Traffic in the Malacca Strait using AIS Data
Authors: Zaman Muhammad Badrus
Published: December 2019

The Malacca Strait experiences high-density vessel traffic, and therefore is a busy area with high potential for collisions. Analyses of marine traffic that reflect the real conditions of ship navigation are performed to enhance maritime traffic safety. An automatic identification system (AIS) allows for the accurate investigation of actual ship encounters, ship collisions, and sea traffic management systems. For this study, an AIS receiver installed at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) provided AIS data, which focused on a selected area in the Malacca Strait. The 1972 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) guided the assessment of navigation safety based on real conditions using AIS and geographic identification systems (GIS). Based on estimates of the probability and consequence indices from a risk matrix, the time and encounter conditions determined the level of risk. This study also conducted safety measurements. The analysis indicated that ship safety would improve significantly if the vessels followed the guidelines established in this study
Knee Joint Load Reduction by using Lateral Wedge Insole in Different Body Mass Index Level Females
Authors: Nutalaya Chitchanok , Chaikumarn Montakarn
Published: December 2019

Background: The higher body mass index is a risk factor that associated with onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis by increasing the knee adduction moment. Lateral wedge insoles are used for reducing the knee adduction moment which may prevent the occurrence of knee osteoarthritis in healthy population.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the lateral wedge insole among normal, overweight, obese I and obese II female while walking.Methods: A cross-sectional experimental design study was used to investigate 80 females who aged between 18 â€“ 40 years using 3-D Motion Analysis. The peak external knee adduction moment was collected in walking shoes and walking shoes with 5-degree lateral wedge insoles conditions. The significant difference was determined using Paired-T test (p = 0.05).Results: The peak external knee adduction moment was significantly decreased by the effect of shoes with lateral wedge insoles in normal, overweight and obese I (22.12%, 18.34% and 24.15%). However, it did not change in the obese II.Conclusion: The peak external knee adduction moment was decreased by the immediate effect of lateral wedge insoles. It may prevent the onset of knee osteoarthritis in normal, overweight, and obese I. Further study should investigate long term effect of lateral wedge insoles on the knee joint load and the effect of dose in higher body mass index.
Knowledge and Behaviour Towards Tetanus Toxoid Immunisation in South-South, Nigeria: Findings from Antenatal Clinic Attendees
Authors: Abah Matthias G. , Asuquo Otobong A. , Inyangetoh Emmanuel C
Published: December 2019

Tetanus infection has remained a major health problem in the third world countries despite the availability and accessibility of effective antibodies as vaccines. The knowledge of women about the diseases may affect their behavior with regards to prevention of the disease. This was a descriptive cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and behavior towards tetanus toxoid immunization by 252 antenatal clinic attendees in two health facilities Uyo metropolis. The majority of respondents had heard about Tetanus infection 247(98.1%) and tetanus toxoid (97.2%), with Health workers being the main source of information 213 (85.9%). Most, 228(90.5%) knew it is for prevention, while only 80 (31.7%) were aware 5 doses confer lifetime immunity.Â  Most of the women 236 (93.7%) had received at least a dose of TT; 123(52.1%) had up to 5 doses, while 184(78%) claimed they had completed the immunisation schedule. The commonest reason some had not received any was its not being offered to them (31.3%). There was a global positive attitude towards TT immunisation. The level of education but not age of respondents was statistically associated with being immunized (P=0.001).The study showed a fairly good awareness of tetanus infection and immunisation withÂ Â  misconceptions and a good disposition unmatched by practice. There is therefore the need for proper health education especially on the number of doses, intervals/ schedules, the protection offered, as well as need for the evaluation of the content of health enlightenment information provided by health personnel to mothers attending ANCs
Reproductive Health Education in the Elderly
Authors: Soenar Yuli Mulyanti , Kasim Deswani
Published: December 2019

An understanding of reproductive health in the elderly, especially women, becomes so important because there are so many changes that occur when women enter old age. Decreasing reproductive health in women occurs when women enter menopause. For this reason, it is necessary to provide appropriate information to the elderly regarding the health of their reproductive system, to avoid health problems that threaten the overall condition of the body. This study aims to determine the effect of reproductive health education in the elderly. The research method used was quasi-experimental with non-randomized pretest-posttest group control design. The number of samples in this study was 62 people consisting of 32 people in the intervention group and 30 people in the control group. Data analysis in this study with paired t-test and independent. The results showed that there was a significant difference in knowledge of the elderly between the intervention group and the control group after the intervention (p-value = 0,000), so there were significant differences in the attitudes of Keywords: reproductive health education, elderly, knowledge, attitudes the elderly between the intervention and control groups, after the intervention (p = 0.008). The conclusion is that there is an influence of reproductive health education in the elderly on the knowledge and attitudes.
The Correlation between the levels of HbA1c with Ureum and Creatinine in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Prasetyorini Tri , Sudiro Karningsih , Mujianto Bagya , Martini Rus
Published: December 2019

Introduction and Aims : Untransmitted diseases is the leading cause of death globally. Diabetes mellitus is one of the four priorities of untransmitted diseases. This disease is a chronic disease characterized by blood glucose levels that exceed normal values. High blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) will cause various complications, one of which is chronic complications that can attack various organs such as eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. This study aims to find out the correlation between the results of the examination of HbA1c, urea and creatinine levels which is an indicator of complications of Chronic Kidney Failure in Type 2 DM patients.Â Methods : This research is a survey research using cross-sectional study design. The respondents in this study are Type 2 DM patients who filled out the questionnaire and examined levels of HbA1c, ureum, and creatinine. Analysis of the data performed by using the SPEARMEN test SPSS for Windows 17.Â Result : The result of the SPEARMEN analysis is p = 0,016 (p < 0.05) which means there is a relationship between the levels of HbA1c with age of respondent. Meanwhile, p = 0,84 (p>0,05) which means there is no relationship between HbA1c levels of type 2 DM with urea levels of type 2 DM patients. While, there is no relationship between HbA1c levels of type 2 DM with creatinine levels of type 2 DM with p = 0.693 (p > 0,05).Â Conclusions : There is a correlation between HbA1c levels of type 2 diabetes mellitus with the age of the respondent, but there is no correlation between HbA1c levels of type 2 diabetes mellitus with ureum levels of type 2 diabetes mellitus and there is no correlation between HbA1c levels with Creatinine levels of Â type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.