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Discipline Based Education Research for Animal Welfare Science
Authors: MacKay Jill R D
Published: August 2018

Animal welfare science features interdisciplinary and collaborative working across fields, spanning behavioural ecology, psychology, veterinary sciences, economics and fundamental biology. However, education research is not yet prevalent within the animal welfare literature. In a Web of Science search there were 188 papers which specifically discussed or explored how to teach animal welfare from 1978 to 2017. Of these, only 34% (n = 61) specifically focussed on instructional design or pedagogical research, and these were predominantly within veterinary education (57%). Despite this, the literature is in broad agreement that animal welfare education is an important topic that should be done well. Within the UK, there were a possible 586 animal-related courses within Universities College Admissions Service database for potential students to choose from, highlighting the significance of robust and considered educational practice. The current gaps identified in the literature were discussion of hidden curriculums outside of veterinary degrees, animal-centred education, the blueprinting of assessment and authentic assessment. Therefore, this review proposes that animal welfare scientists interested in education consider discipline based educational research (DBER) practices, and engage more fully with the educational research literature. A key component of DBER is the recognition that specialist knowledge needs to be taught by specialists, and so it is important that animal welfare scientists begin to access educational research too.
Community and Industry Attitude Towardsusing Invasive Prosopisjulifloraas a Dry Matter Energy Sourcefor Small Scale Industries: A Case Study in Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Authors: Bandara W.A.R.T.W. , Udadini K.M.E.
Published: August 2018

Bundala is Sri Lanka’s first RAMSAR wetland declared under Ramsar Convention, and it has been declared as a national park in 1993 under Fauna and Flora Protection ordinance.At present, wide spread of P.juliflora in the Bundala National Park area has become a threat to diverse ecosystems, and the park management is removing substantial biomass of P. juliflora each year in an attempt to control this invasive species. As such, investigating the potential to utilize the removed biomass of P.juliflora has become important. This study was conducted with the objective of evaluating community and industry attitude and awareness of using P.juliflora as a dry matter energy source in Hambantota District. Two different questionnaires were used for two groups after pre testing in Ambalantota, Hambantota and Tissamaharama Divisional Secretariat Divisions. According to study findings, subsistence energy needs of community are basically fulfilled by common fuel wood species in the area such as Manilkarahexandra and Drypetessepiara. Community in the area is aware about the fast spread of P. juliflora over native species. Approximately 45% of study respondents represent brick industry and they often use rice husk ovens due to lack of firewood to be found in the area and the high availability of rice husk. Since industry and community prefer P.juliflora as a fuel, responsible agencies should make appropriate arrangements to harvest, process and make available the biomass to partially fulfill the thermal energy requirement in the area.Key words: Prosopisjuliflora, small scale industries, Bundala National Park, dry matter energy source
Pengembangan Produk Keripik Pisang dengan Metode Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
Authors: Eka Januriana Nanda
Published: August 2018

Era persaingan industri yang semakin kompetitif menuntut setiap industri untuk secara cermat melakukan berbagai upaya produktif, menuntut perusahaan agar dapat melakukan inovasi produk secara kreatif, salah satunya melakukan pengembangan produk. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui produk keripik pisang sesuai dengan harapan konsumen. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode QFD (Quality Function Deployment) menunjukkan terdapat tujuh belas atribut kebutuhan konsumen, sebelas atribut dari segi produk dan enam atribut dari segi kemasan. Pada persyaratan teknis terdapat dua puluh satu atribut, enam belas atribut dari segi produk dan lima atribut dari segi kemasan dalam mengembangkan produk keripik pisang yang sesuai dengan harapan konsumen. Atribut yang perlu di kembangkan dari segi produk adalah atribut warna keripik kuning kecoklatan dengan nilai 1,278 dan dari segi kemasan atribut desain produk menarik dengan nilai 1,596.
Contralateral C7 to C7 nerve root transfer in reconstruction for treatment of total brachial plexus palsy: anatomical basis and preliminary clinical results
Authors: Wang Guo-Bao , Yu Ai-Ping , Ng Chye Yew , Lei Gao-Wei , Wang Xiao-Min , Qiu Yan-Qun , Feng Jun-Tao , Li Tie , Chen Qing-Zhong , He Qian-Ru , Ding Fei , Cui Shu-Sen , Gu Yu-Dong , Xu Jian-Guang , Jiang Su , Xu Wen-Dong
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE

Contralateral C7 (CC7) nerve root has been used as a donor nerve for targeted neurotization in the treatment of total brachial plexus palsy (TBPP). The authors aimed to study the contribution of C7 to the innervation of specific upper-limb muscles and to explore the utility of C7 nerve root as a recipient nerve in the management of TBPP.

METHODS

This was a 2-part investigation. 1) Anatomical study: the C7 nerve root was dissected and its individual branches were traced to the muscles in 5 embalmed adult cadavers bilaterally. 2) Clinical series: 6 patients with TBPP underwent CC7 nerve transfer to the middle trunk of the injured side. Outcomes were evaluated with the modified Medical Research Council scale and electromyography studies.

RESULTS

In the anatomical study there were consistent and predominantly C7-derived nerve fibers in the lateral pectoral, thoracodorsal, and radial nerves. There was a minor contribution from C7 to the long thoracic nerve. The average distance from the C7 nerve root to the lateral pectoral nerve entry point of the pectoralis major was the shortest, at 10.3 ± 1.4 cm. In the clinical series the patients had been followed for a mean time of 30.8 ± 5.3 months postoperatively. At the latest follow-up, 5 of 6 patients regained M3 or higher power for shoulder adduction and elbow extension. Two patients regained M3 wrist extension. All regained some wrist and finger extension, but muscle strength was poor. Compound muscle action potentials were recorded from the pectoralis major at a mean follow-up of 6.7 ± 0.8 months; from the latissimus dorsi at 9.3 ± 1.4 months; from the triceps at 11.5 ± 1.4 months; from the wrist extensors at 17.2 ± 1.5 months; from the flexor carpi radialis at 17.0 ± 1.1 months; and from the digital extensors at 22.8 ± 2.0 months. The average sensory recovery of the index finger was S2. Transient paresthesia in the hand on the donor side, which resolved within 6 months postoperatively, was reported by all patients.

CONCLUSIONS

The C7 nerve root contributes consistently to the lateral pectoral nerve, the thoracodorsal nerve, and long head of the triceps branch of the radial nerve. CC7 to C7 nerve transfer is a reconstructive option in the overall management plan for TBPP. It was safe and effective in restoring shoulder adduction and elbow extension in this patient series. However, recoveries of wrist and finger extensions are poor.
Effect of position on lumbar lordosis in patients with adult spinal deformity
Authors: Yasuda Tatsuya , Hasegawa Tomohiko , Yamato Yu , Togawa Daisuke , Kobayashi Sho , Yoshida Go , Banno Tomohiro , Arima Hideyuki , Oe Shin , Matsuyama Yukihiro
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of position on lumbar lordosis (LL) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients.

METHODS

The authors evaluated the radiographic data of ASD patients who underwent posterior corrective fusion surgery from the thoracic spine to L5, S1, or the ilium for the treatment of ASD of the lumbar spine. The spinopelvic parameters were measured in the standing position preoperatively. LL was also evaluated in the supine position preoperatively and in the prone position on the surgical frame. Changes in LL were compared between groups.

RESULTS

Eighty-five patients were included. The average LL in standing, supine, and prone positions was 11.8°, 24.3°, and 24.0°, respectively. LL increased significantly from standing to supine or prone position (p < 0.001). In 80 patients (94.1%), the difference between supine LL and prone LL was within 5°. Change in LL from standing to prone position was significantly higher in the severe deformity group.

CONCLUSIONS

The lordotic effect of intraoperative prone positioning was remarkable in patients with severe deformities. LL in the supine position was approximately the same as that in the prone position. Therefore, assessing preoperative supine lateral lumbar radiographs enables one to plan corrective spinal surgeries in ASD patients.
Incidental durotomy in the pediatric spine population
Authors: West James L. , Arnel Madison , Palma Atilio E. , Frino John , Powers Alexander K. , Couture Daniel E.
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE

Spine surgery is less common in children than adults. These surgeries, like all others, are subject to complications such as bleeding, infection, and CSF leak. The rate of incidental durotomy in the pediatric population, and its associated complications, has scarcely been reported in the literature.

METHODS

This is a retrospective chart review of all pediatric patients operated on at Wake Forest Baptist Health from 2012 to 2017 who underwent spine surgeries. The authors excluded any procedures with intended durotomy, such as tethered cord release or spinal cord tumor resection.

RESULTS

From 2012 to 2017, 318 pediatric patients underwent surgery for a variety of indications, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (51.9%), neuromuscular scoliosis (27.4%), thoracolumbar fracture (2.83%), and other non–fusion-related indications (3.77%). Of these patients, the average age was 14.1 years, and 71.0% were female. There were 6 total incidental durotomies, resulting in an overall incidence of 1.9%. The incidence was 18.5% in revision operations, compared to 0.34% for index surgeries. Comparison of the revision cohort to the durotomy cohort revealed a trend toward increased length of stay, operative time, and blood loss; however, the trends were not statistically significant. The pedicle probe was implicated in 3 cases and the exact cause was not ascertained in the remaining 3 cases. The 3 durotomies caused by pedicle probe were treated with bone wax; 1 was treated with dry Gelfoam application and 2 were treated with primary repair. Only 1 patient had a persistent leak postoperatively that eventually required wound revision.

CONCLUSIONS

Incidental durotomy is an uncommon occurrence in the pediatric spinal surgery population. The majority occurred during placement of pedicle screws, and they were easily treated with bone wax at the time of surgery. Awareness of the incidence, predisposing factors, and treatment options is important in preventing complications and disability.
Stereotactic laser ablation for nonlesional cingulate epilepsy: case report
Authors: Marashly Ahmad , Loman Michelle M. , Lew Sean M.
Published: August 2018

Stereotactic laser ablation (SLA) is being increasingly used to treat refractory focal epilepsy, especially mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. However, emerging evidence suggests it can be used for extratemporal lobe epilepsy as well.

The authors report the case of a 17-year-old male who presented with refractory nocturnal seizures characterized by bilateral arms stiffening or rhythmic jerking lasting several seconds. Semiology suggested an epileptogenic zone close to one of the supplementary sensory motor areas. Electroencephalography showed seizures arising from the central region without consistent lateralization. Brain imaging showed no abnormality. An invasive evaluation using bilateral stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) was utilized in 2 steps, first to establish the laterality of seizures, and second to further cover the mesial cingulate region of the right hemisphere. Seizures arose from the middle portion of the right cingulate gyrus. Extraoperative electrical mapping revealed that the seizure onset zone was adjacent to eloquent motor areas. SLA targeting the right midcingulate gyrus was performed. The patient has remained seizure free since immediately after the procedure with no postoperative deficits (follow-up of 17 months).

This case highlights the utility of SEEG in evaluating difficult-to-localize, focal epilepsy. It also demonstrates that the use of SLA can be extended to nonlesional, extratemporal epilepsies.
KAJIAN DESAIN DAN MEKANISME SISTEM PERUMAHAN PUBLIK (DANCHI) DI JEPANG
Authors: Yosita Lucy , Susanti Indah
Published: August 2018

Abstract: Problem of housing in Indonesia is still as a complex problem, with many problems of: land acquisition, backlog 13,8 million of housing need  and high price of house. All of that problems is crucial which need the best and faster solution, therefore analysis and problem solving for this is necessary. In this paper will describe about analysis about public housing in Japan (Danchi) to complete the housing literature study in Indonesia to understand many positive aspects from that. From this analysis can be known that Danchi has many positive aspects, there are : (1). The role of government is as main keyword on Danchi Program by subsidy and totality application, (2). The role of government on  land acquisition is also as the second factor (the justice on right of the land), (3). The simple layout and design is also significant factor to get the price being affordable, (4). The system of payment is based on affordability of community, different salary can be possible to buy/rent housing  (5). The building maintenance is keep on high quality, therefore the age can be longer and the quality can be better.  Keyword: Public Housing, Danchi, Backlog of housing needs Abstrak: Masalah perumahan di Indonesia masih merupakan masalah yang kompleks, dengan aneka masalah yakni: permasalahan tanah, backlog kebutuhan rumah sebanyak 13,8 juta, dan tingginya harga rumah. Semua masalah ini adalah masalah penting yang masih memerlukan solusi yang terbaik dan paling efisien, maka dari itu analisis dan pemecahan masalah adalah sangat penting. Dalam telaah literatur ini akan menganalisis dan membahas mengenai nilai-nilai positif mengenai perumahan di Jepang (Danchi) untuk melengkapi kajian literarur mengenai perumahan dan permukiman di Indonesia. Dari analisis dapat diketahui bahwa : (1). Pranata dan prosedur penanganan pihak pemerintah yang konsisten dan berkeadilan, (2). Penataan lahan, (3). Layout dan desain yang sederhana dan efektif, (4). Sistem pembayaran dan penyewaan sesuai dengan tingkat kemampuan (level of payment) dan (5) Pemeliharaan bangunan secara high quality, adalah prasyarat untuk usia dan kualitas bangunan yang lebih baik.Kata Kunci: Perumahan massal (public housing), Danchi dan Kebutuhan perumahan (housing needs)
Augmented Reality Penunjuk Arah Jalan
Authors: Caferina Monica , Sumarudin A
Published: August 2018

Augmented reality adalah teknologi dengan konsep menggabungkan dimensi dunia nyata dengan dimensi dunia maya yang ditampilkan secara realtime. Augmented Reality tidak seperti realitas mayayang sepenuhnya menggantikan apa yang ada di dunia nyata, namun hanya sekedar menambahkan atau melengkapi. Hal ini dilakukan dengan cara menggambar obyek tiga dimensi pada marker, yakni sebuah pola yang bersifat unik dan dapat dikenali oleh aplikasinya. Smartphone memungkinkan pengembangan aplikasi Augmented Realitydengan mudah serta dapat diakses oleh banyak pengguna. Augmented Reality dapat dimanfaatkan dalam berbagai bidang salah satunya adalah sebagai sarana penunjuk arah jalan untuk mempermudah pengguna jalan. Augmented Reality dapat digunakan untuk menciptakan sebuah lingkungan yang lebih interaktif dimana pengguna dapat berinteraksi langsung dengan obyek dunia maya. Pada tugas akhir ini, mengembangkan sebuah aplikasi Augmented Reality yang ditujukan kepada para pengguna jalan sebagai alat penunjuk arah jalan. Aplikasi ini dibuat dengan Vuforia SDK sebagai alat untuk mengembangkan Augmented Reality dengan C# (C sharp) berbasis Android. Aplikasi Augmented Reality penunjuk arah jalan dapat membaca marker pada petunjuk jalan yang ada pada daerah Bundaran Mangga dan Bundaran Kijang Indramayu, yang akan menampilkan model 3 dimensi di layar perangkat Android dan menampilkan informasi arah jalan berupa linking ke Google Maps.
Pengaruh Pemasangan Kapasitor terhadap Cop (Coefficient Of Performance) Air Conditioning
Authors: Anwar Syahputra Syofyan , Mustakim Mustakim
Published: August 2018

Non linear load harmonics cause, Air Conditioning is one of the main types of inverters that generate non linear load harmonics. Harmonics on the Air Conditioning so that the reduction must not interfere with the quality of power on the system and network. The ability of an Air Conditioning unit to cool a room can be known as Coefficient Of Performance (COP). This can be seen from the comparison between the heat energy required to cool the room with the electric energy used on the unit. In this case you will know the impact caused by the reduction of the harmonics of the COP. Reduction of harmonics used in this study using 16 F capacitor which also serves as a power factor improvement. The results obtained after using the capacitor found impairment harmonic currents (IHDi). After the measurement of the COP also increased from 2,740 becomes 3,176. This proves that the capacitor also function besides improving the power factor can reduce the harmonics an improve the COP.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Pengendalian Biogas Bertekanan pada Biogas Storage Tank System Hasil Purifikasi dengan Metode Water Scrubber System
Authors: Abdurrakhman Arief , Wahyumulyaning Tiyas Anis
Published: August 2018

Biogas is a renewable energy potential to be developed in Indonesia. It is based on the increase in the number of household-scale biogas reactor. But the number of biogas reactors currently installed is still not equipped with biogas purification system integrated with the biogas storage tank system. Storage of purified biogas on the tube is required to extend the range of the use of biogas in some areas that have been using biogas as an alternative energy source. Storage tank systems require control systems in a storage tube that could biogas storage mechanism accordance with the maximum capacity of the tube used. This system uses a sensor components MPX5700AP and Arduino microcontroller, LCD display to display pressure readings, and solenoid valve as an actuator. The working principle of this pressure control system that is used to read the sensor value changes of pressure in the biogas storage tank A and B to be sent to the Arduino and a subsequently processed data accordance specified set point. Charging conducted alternately pressurized biogas through a method ON / OFF Valve Selenoid 1,2,3 and 4 on each biogas storage tanks. At the testing that was done we got the result response of pressure control system against time on pressure sensors P2 and P3 value rise time (tr) = 15 s, settling time (ts) = 12 s, whereas for pressure sensors P3 obtained values rise time ( tr) = 14 s, settling time (ts) = 12 s. The test results are static characteristics sensor hysteresis error of 0.00078% and 0.90%.
PROTOTYPE PENGONTROLAN PINTU OTOMATIS MENGGUNAKAN ARDUINO BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Dzar Faraby Muhira , Ishak Ishak , Ishak Ishak , Rukiah Rukiah , Rukiah Rukiah , Setiawan Setiawan , Setiawan Setiawan
Published: August 2018

Effective and efficient is a way to facilitate the public in conducting activities, for example in terms of opening doors that are large, requires a lot of time and energy. Using Arduino, Android and PIR sensors are designed to make a protoype controlling automatic doors are controlled via Android via Bluetooth HC - 06 and can work automatically with the response detected by the PIR sensor. PIR sensors and Arduino serves as an input and as an output stepper motors to open and close the door. The working principle of this automatic door is in an android installed a software to control a door that has two modes. If the manual mode is activated, the door opens only when controlled using Android, when the automatic mode is activated the door will open when the sensor has detected the temperature of the human body that moves the door will open. The maximum distance control door is 1-50 meters in open space , but in a closed space that is controlling the maximum distance of 45 meters.
Analisis Fabrikasi Desain Passive Mixing Microchannel Perangkat Mikrofluidik Material Acrylic Dengan Laser CO2 Daya Rendah
Authors: Badruzzaman Badruzzaman , Sunar Baskoro Ario
Published: August 2018

Microfluidics devices have been applied in the biomedical field to manipulate the tissue fluids in channels with dimensions between 5-500 lm. Microfluidics device manufactured by a microfabrication process consisting of design, microstucturing and back-end processes. One application of microfluidics is a passive mixing microchannel. In this device, the liquid will flow through the channel without any moving parts and the pressure from the outside to produce a fluid mixing. It is important to design the shape of the channel to generate a nice passive mixing microchannel. Low power CO2 laser is used to process microstucturing as cutting tools to produce microfluidic devices on acyilic material. Surface roughness lines were designed to be observed. In this study, the design process channel carried by the experimental method through the parameters that affect the output of the process is the power of laser cutting, cutting speed and design channel. And then the fabrication of microfluidics with back-end processing is done by the process of merging with a thermal bonding method. Finally, From the experimental results, the design of the channel 1 has an influence on all the parameters for surface roughness compared with a channel design 2.
Pengembangan Pengujian Crashworthiness dengan Simulasi Numerik Menggunakan Model Impact Transferability
Authors: Dionisius Felix , Istiyanto Jos , Suliono Suliono , Nur Rohmat Yusup
Published: August 2018

Collision test is needed in transportation area in order to anticipate injuries of passangers when the accident occurred. Therefore, this test must be done for achieving standar requirements which is known by crashworthiness. This paper discussed about development of crasworthiness test by using modelling impact transferability by numerical simulation. The goal is to know the error of maximum deformation when given axial dynamic loading between numerical simulation and real experiment. Furthermore, analitic was used to validate duration of stress wave propagation from result of numerical simulation. This simulation used explicit finite element method by using PAM-Crash. The component of this research was impactor and impact of transferability with 80 and 27 kg of mass. The square tube-thin walled structure with holes as crush initator 3 mm of diameter was used as specimen. The result shows maximum deformation and duration of stress propagation error which are 3.90 % and 14.89 %.
ANALISA DISTRIBUSI KAPASITAS ALIRAN FLUIDA DI DAERAH PERCABANGAN PADA SISTEM PERPIPAAN
Authors: Eswanto Eswanto , Syahputra Dian
Published: August 2018

In the industrialized world are required to review hearts always improving performance boost produced by industry, then the findings from the on lead or not separated from the machine using the tools the process piping systems hearts products in produced. Many of piping installation taken in connection the prayers only serves to review an distribution diverting fluid flow, split flow Being branched accordance desired. Singer study aims to determine the effect connectivity review Tee Against pressure losses due to the separation coefficient fluid flow The causes decrease in performance from the system. Operating singer research conducted experiments using a fluid air. Research data consist of variables differences free and bound variables. Data retrieval is done on with varying the diameter of the pipe branching That is ½ inch, ¾ inch and 1 inch. Research shows that more big diameter pipes which are used then branching coefficient Tee losses small increasingly is 0.2703 m, 0.17879 m and 0.0753 m, so that the debit value increase branching out Namely 16.8 liter / min, 17, 2 liters / min and 17.4 liters / min. The high Reynolds number variation on lead with diameter test sections, resulting in decreased total loss coefficient, (Re) 43 823, 39 985, 32719.8 And Htot 6.1667, 17.2, 17437. The increase in the Reynolds number (Re) will affect against losses pressure (h) at every connection.
ANALISA KINERJA SISTEM HEATING DEHUMIDIFIER MENGGUNAKAN AC SPLIT UNTUK PENGERINGAN IKAN
Authors: Kurniawan Yudhy , Ruslani Ruslani , Akbar Anggriawan Fadil
Published: August 2018

One of great potential area in the fisheries sector in West Java province is Indramayu District. Percentage of fisheries production which accounts for 60% of the needs of the fishery. Indramayu community, especially the northern coastal areas of Indramayu district of livelihood relies heavily on the this sector. During this process the dried fish production still relies on the natural conditions of the solar thermal. So that when the rainy season the fishermen feel a loss, because of natural heating hampered and finally ignored orders from customers due to the  and declining fish quality, so prices soaring sales doubled. Hence, the need for attention to improving the quality of production of dry fish processing, is one of the way by utilizing the split Air Conditioning (AC) as a heating dehumidifier for drying fish. This equipment is modified by utilizing the waste heat from the condenser as reheat is then added to the electric heater is controlled according to the needs drying, and after that it was blown with using  fan/blower to the drying chamber containing the fish on the shelves are arranged. The results obtained can be analyzed on the performance, drying temperature and relative humidity (RH) or water content is as expected.
ANALISIS CAMPURAN SERAT PELEPAH TANGKAI PISANG KEPOK DENGAN RESIN KATALIS TERHADAP KEKUATAN TARIK
Authors: Rahbini Rahbini , Soemardi Heryanto Budiono , Sarjiyana Sarjiyana
Published: August 2018

The strength of material is a parameter to show mechanical material characteristic, which is determined based on the endurance of supporting external force. In materials science, it is know as the various meanings of strength based on how far external force causes the impact on the material. Resin material is a polymer produced by chemical industry and is used in various applications, among other are packing, textile (example: rope, thermal clothing, and carpet), while banana stalk which contain water has not been used in engineering. The mixture of banana stalk fiber with catalyst resin is called composite. Composite is a solid material produced by the combination between two or more diffrent materials to obtain better characteristic which cannot be obtained from every component.Testing method of composite is done by being pressed with long , thick, wide size based on the standard. The up and down part of the material is clamped and then the testing instrument pulls the tested object so that can show maximum pulling power of 10.2 x 105 kg/m2 with a speed of 100 mm/minute.
PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK (SIA) SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN EFEKTIFITAS DAN EFISIENSI PENGELOLAAN AKADEMIK SEKOLAH
Authors: Purwanto Riyadi
Published: August 2018

Information Technology has provided an important role as a medium of information and communication in the field of education, one of them in School Academic Management. Implementation of Academic Information System as one way to increase effectiveness and efficiency of academic management include new student enrollment, student and teacher data management, management of lesson schedule, and student value processing. Academic Information System developed as an information service in the form of data related to academic data. In the development of Academic Information System, the methodology that can be used is Waterfall methodology which consists of several stages, among others: 1)Planing stage that is discussing the planning of the system to be developed, 2)Stage Analysis is to analyze the running system and the analysis of functional and non functional needs, 3)Design stage that is designing and designing system, and 4)Implementation Phase that is production of application and testing.The results showed that Academic Information System can improve the effectiveness and Efficiency of School Academic Management. In terms of effectiveness, academic information system can be used to improve communication and organize academic data accurately and accurately, while in terms of efficiency, academic information system can accelerate the academic management process, reduce operational costs (low cost and paper less) and reduce human error in processing student value
APLIKASI NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST PENETRANT TESTING (NDT-PT) UNTUK ANALISIS HASIL PENGELASAN SMAW 3G BUTT JOINT
Authors: Endramawan Tito , Haris Emin , Dionisius Felix , Prinka Yuliana
Published: August 2018

The purpose of the research are determine acceptance criteria the specimen based on ASME standard. The research used mild steel materials with hardness 220 HVN with sized 30 cm x 20 cm x 1.2 cm then  SMAW welding process position of 3G buttjoint with rooting electrode LB 52U diameter 2.6 mm used current 70 Amper and voltage 380 volt, for Filler used LB 5218 electrode 3.2 mm with current of 80 Amper and voltage of 380 volts. The welding process influenced by many factor which cause failure. The method for inspect result of weld used Non Destructive Test Penetrant Testing (NDT PT) and used ASME standard for acceptance criteria. The test results showed the discontinuity of porosity on the surface of the welded product in specimen 1 is the largest rounded 5 mm at 233 mm distance so that based on the acceptance criteria of AWS standard, the welding result is accepted and the specimen 2 there is discontinuity at 233 mm with the size of 8 mm so that Otherwise rejected. This rejected result can be improved by gouging the discontinuity and then welded.
Comparison Study of Analysis of Water Tower Structure Using Finite Element Method and Engineering Equation Solver
Authors: Qosim Nanang , Pamungkas Putra M , Fitriyana Barkah , Pratomo Wanda , Lassandy Marthan
Published: August 2018

This study aims to compare the analysis results of the maximum deformation and maximum stress on water structure using finite element method and engineering equation solver (EES). Simulation results show that verification successfully performed, with deformation value obtained is convergent to certain value with maximum percentage of 0,40%. Further, the maksimum stress value is still under the allowable stress of material 160 MPa. Hence, the structure of water tower with a capacity of 500 liters is safe to use. The result of calculation using EES shows that the deformation value is 1.70 mm. This value is different about 0.31 or 18.24% compared to the deformation value of 2.01 mm using fine meshing on ANSYS.
Incidencia de la certificación de la norma ISO 9001 en los resultados empresariales. Un caso colombiano
Authors: Castro Silva Hugo Fernando , Rodríguez Fonseca Fernando
Published: August 2018

This research is focused on establishing the impact generated by the implementation and certifi cation of ISO 9001 in some companies in the department of Boyaca - Colombia. For evaluating a representative sample of those with active certifi cation and at least two years old is taken; they were given a form that collects information related to the performance of organizations in various aspects. Finally, by applying statistical analysis techniques certifi cation incidence was assessed. We concluded that the eff orts of companies to achieve certification of ISO 9001 cause a positive impact on performance, specifi cally in areas such as process improvement, product planning and design, and customer satisfaction. The research aims to help practitioners of quality management to understand more the possible consequences of the implementation and certification of a quality management system under ISO 9001.
Tecnología de membranas: Ultrafiltración
Authors: Solís-Carvajal Carlos Andrés , Vélez Pasos Carlos Antonio , Ramírez-Navas Juan Sebastián
Published: August 2018

Membrane Techno logies MT has a great impact on the development of new and better products, on the conservation of the environment, on the paint industry and medicine, among others. In the food industry MT are applied in a variety of areas, for example, in seawater desalination, wastewater treatment and juice clarifi cation. In the case  of dairy products, it has been used in the production of new derivatives, as in the case of whey proteins or lactose. In the present review, the use of Ultrafi ltration (UF) was studied. A special emphasis is placed on the dairy industry, which outlines the growing boom of MT, thanks to the fact that it allows the retention and separation of particles, is environmentally friendly and allows the development of new foods. Finally, it is essential to continue searching for alternatives to control the clogging of the membranes, extending the useful life of these materials, since it is the phenomenon that aff ects them the most.
Síntesis dimensional de un mecanismo esférico para la orientación de paneles solares
Authors: Mejía Calderón Luz Adriana , Mosquera Ramírez Jonathan , Betancourth Rojas Jhon Sebastian
Published: August 2018

In this paper the dimensional synthesis of a spherical four link mechanism that can be used as a solar tracker is presented. With a spherical mechanism it is possible to have a tridimensional movement with one grade of freedom. The dimensional synthesis was based on fi nding the lengths of the components so that the paths required could be traced as close as possible. Diff erent options were analyzed: crank, coupler, rocker and rocker pivot. It was possible to obtain an adjustable coupler for two trajectories within a small error to the application.
Proceso de construcción del software Álgebra Geométrica Virtual como herramienta para mejorar la retención académica
Authors: Garzón Álvarez Juan Fernando , Bautista Osorio Julián David
Published: August 2018

This paper describes the process of development and subsequent validation of a Digital Educational Resource, which is expected to allow students to use Algebra Tiles from a mobile device, in order to improve their knowledge of algebra concepts. The development of the project was conducted under the guidelines of instructional design and its validation was performed in the context of a pilot test in which teachers and students participated. From the results of this experience it can be inferred that the adoption of new mobile technologies in educational processes is relevant; therefore teachers and researchers should explore this type of resources to complement their lecture classes. The results achieved in the process of validation are promising and permit to envision that in the long term, the use of these educative resources will help students improve their mathematical knowledge.
ChildProgramming-C: como una mejora de la dimensión colaborativa del modelo ChildProgramming
Authors: Chimunja Ana María , Collazos César Alberto , Hurtado Julio Ariel
Published: August 2018

In order to design reusable processes by structuring and designing activities for teams of people through Collaboration Engineering, the Research and Development Group in Software Engineering (IDIS) of the University of Cauca, has proposed the model ChildProgramming-C, which seeks to make a contribution from the Collaborative Engineering approach to the ChildProgramming Software development model. In the progress of the investigation two exploratory case studies have been carried out with children of an Educational institution, where it was evidenced that in spite of theoretically proposing collaborative activities for children to learn to develop software, during practice there are situations that do not guarantee positive interdependence, individual responsibility and equal participation, as fundamental characteristics of collaborative work. Therefore, a preliminary phase is proposed to the Childprogramming model, which seeks to sensitize children about the importance of collaboration by being part of a team, through ludic strategies, allowing the development of social, cognitive and computational thinking skills. This article shows the experience of the sensitization phase and the evaluation through the application of a confi rmatory case study.
Hukum dan Kebijakan Ekonomi: Studi Kasus Tentang One China Policy
Authors: Asiana Lynda
Published: August 2018

Taiwan merupakan suatu negara yang ber-ideologi kapitalis dan sebagai salah satu pusat entitas ekonomi dunia. Namun demikian, status taiwan sebagai negara dinilai masih belum jelas. Negara-negara di dunia tidak terkecuali negara-negara peserta PBB tidak mengakui Taiwan sebagai entitas negara. Ditengah-tengah persoalan tentang keberadaan Taiwan sebagai negara yang berdaulat, WTO secara resmi telah menerima sebagai anggotanya. Artikel ini mengkaji mengenai apakah yang menjadikan dasar WTO untuk menerima Taiwan sebagai anggota WTO dan apakah penerimaan Taiwan sebagai anggota WTO tidak bertentangan dengan One China Policy. Berdasarkan hasil kajian, Keanggotaan Taiwan dalam Organisasi WTO didasarkan bahwa Taiwan sebagai salah satu pusat entitas ekonomi dunia memiliki otonomi khusus sehingga dapat melakukan hubungan luar negeri. Keberadaan Taiwan dalam keanggotaan WTO tidak bertentangan dengan One China Policy karena dasar WTO menjadikan Taiwan sebagai anggotanya adalah tidak didasarkan pada sebuah negara, tetapi didasarkan pada entitas ekonomi dan otonomi khusus.

 
Kata Kunci: WTO, One China Policy, Kebijakan Ekonomi
Pembelajaran Kontekstual Melalui Penggunaan Multimedia Interaktif Model Simulasi untuk Meningkatkan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Kelas XI SMK Negeri 9 Garut Tahun 2014-2015.
Authors: Nuraeni Teti
Published: August 2018

Salah satu permasalahan dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia adalah rendahnya aktivitas dan  hasil belajar siswa. Sebagai salah satu alternatif untuk mengatasi permasalahan  tersebut adalah dengan  pembelajaran kontekstual melalui penggunaan multimedia interaktif  model simulasi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Menurut Hull’s dan Sounders (Komalasari, 2010: 6) “Di dalam pembelajaran kontekstual, siswa menemukan hubungan penuh makna antara ide-ide abstrak dengan penerapan praktis di dalam konteks dunia nyata. Siswa menginternalisasi konsep melalui penemuan, penguatan, dan keterhubungan.” Selain itu, menurut Sanjaya (2012: 206-210) fungsi dan manfaat penggunaan media pembelajaran antara lain adalah “…berperan untuk: 1) menangkap suatu objek atau peristiwa-peristiwa tertentu; 2) memanipulasi keadaan, peristiwa, atau objek tertentu; 3) menambah gairah dan motivasi belajar siswa; 4) media pembelajaran memiliki nilai praktis…”. Dengan demikian, penerapan model pembelajaran di atas memungkinkan adanya peningkatan aktivitas dan  hasil belajar siswa.
Cerebral Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Haroon Kaisar , Taher Tania , Alamgir Abdullah , Reza Md Arif , Sharmin Sabrina , Sharmin Labiba , Amin Fatima , Hossain Sk Sader
Published: August 2018

Aspergillus is a fungus found in the environment. In an immunocompetent person, inhalation of spores may cause localized infection. Invasive aspergillosis has a poor prognosis. We describe a case of cerebral aspergillosis in an immune competent patient. A 30-year-old man was admitted with seizures and headaches. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain showed contrast enhancing lesion at the suprasellar region. Excision biopsies showed granulomatous reactions, mixed inflammatory infiltration, fibrosis, and necro-purulent material mixed with fungal hyphae featuring acute-angle branching and septation, which was compatible with aspergillosis. Amphotericin B was begun. The results of testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was negative.  Unfortunately the patient died on twentieth post-operative day. Most cases of invasive aspergillosis show that this organism is pathogenic in immunocompromized patients; however, some case reports show that invasive aspergillosis may not be so rare in immunocompetent patients. In these patients, virulent and drug-resistant forms of Aspergillus may be responsible for the disease, and treatment with antifungal agents is often ineffective, so that surgical excision is required.Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2017; 4(2):52-55
Post-Paris Climate Agreement UNFCCC COP-21: Perspectives on International Environmental Governance
Authors: Manga Sylvestre-José-Tidiane
Published: August 2018

This contribution presents a number of key assets on the road to a renewable energy global economy. Among these are science, technology innovation and green investment. The Paris Climate Agreement is also presented as a normative framework asset but the deal failed to establish measureable targets to follow up progress throughout its implementation process. This research points out the fact that such a failure is common to most environmental international instruments. The UNFCCC 21st COP which adopted the Paris Climate Agreement is indeed a demonstration once again of the incapacity of the COP mechanism to adopt suitable institutional arrangements to build up sustainability and resilience. It is suggested, however, that this very fact should raise among nations a collective conscience regarding the inadequacies of the current environmental institutions and forums. The international community is invited to seek a strong specialised institution with organisational status within the United Nations system to adopt decisions, environmental standards and sustainability indicators and to implement these autonomously for the sake of the preservation of life on earth for generations to come. To this end, this article shares the solution of resuming and concluding previous consultations and negotiations on reform of the international environmental governance within the United Nations system aiming at the creation of a World Environmental Organisation (WEO).
Appeal Dismissed: English Courts on Foreign Judgments
Authors: Tattersall Luke
Published: August 2018

Case note considering a recent Court of Appeal authority regarding a claim brought in England by an Ethiopian party who was displeased with the outcome of litigation in Ethiopia. The Appellants were alleging that they had not received a fair trial in Ethiopia. The Court of Appeal have firmly stated that the English courts will not act as a supranational appellate court to decisions made in other jurisdictions. The case reaffirms the principle of comity within private international law and helps delineate the boundaries regarding cases brought in England and Wales which have no connection with the jurisdiction.
Life Cycle Assessment of Ramie Fiber Used for FRPs
Authors: Dong Shaoce , Xian Guijun , Yi Xiao-Su
Published: August 2018

With the depletion of natural resources and the deterioration of environment, natural fiber based biomaterials are attracting more and more attentions. Natural fibers are considered to be renewable, biodegradable, and ecofriendly, and have been applied to be used as alternative reinforcements to traditional glass fibers for polymer based composites (GFRP). Natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites have been found to be manufactured as secondary structures or interior parts of aircrafts or automobiles. In this paper, a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) study was performed to demonstrate the possible advantages of ramie fiber on environmental impacts and to provide fundamental data for the further assessment of ramie fiber reinforced polymers (RFRP) and its structures. By collecting the material inventories of the production process of ramie fiber, the environmental impacts of ramie fiber (characterized by eight main impact categories, which are climate change, terrestrial acidification, freshwater eutrophication, human toxicity potential, ozone depletion, photochemical oxidant creation, freshwater ecotoxicity, and fossil depletion) were calculated and compared with that of glass fiber. Found if spinning process is ignored within the production of the ramie fiber, ramie fiber exhibits better ozone depletion and they have almost the same values of climate change and terrestrial acidification in terms of glass fiber. However, if the spinning process is included, ramie fiber only performs better in terms of ozone depletion. And degumming and carding and spinning processes are the processes that cause more pollution.
The Adoption of Farm Innovations among Rice Producers in Northern Ghana: Implications for Sustainable Rice Supply
Authors: Donkor Emmanuel , Owusu Victor , Owusu-Sekyere Enoch , Ogundeji Abiodun A.
Published: August 2018

Achieving a sustainable food supply is crucial to meet the ever-increasing demand emanating from high population growth, rising consumer incomes, and high rates of urbanisation in developing countries including Ghana. The adoption of farm innovations in these countries has proven to be quintessential to the attainment of self-sufficiency in supply food including rice. Nonetheless, the adoption of farm innovations has been challenging. This paper, therefore, analyses the factors that influence the number of farm innovations adopted by rice farmers in two districts of the Upper East Region of Ghana using the Poisson model. The result indicated that the adoption of individual farm innovations was low. The study showed that farm size, labour input, experience in rice farming, access to extension services, and access to credit exerted significant positive effects on the number of farm innovations adopted, whereas farmer age and distance to market tended to decrease the number of farm innovations used by rice farmers. The study concludes that increasing the number of farm innovations adopted tends to promote a sustainable supply of rice output; therefore, food policy should aim at promoting the adoption of different farm innovations in developing countries including Ghana.
Identification of Marbling Gene Loci in Commercial Pigs in Canadian Herds
Authors: Meadus William Jon , Duff Pascale , Juarez Manuel , Roberts Jordan C. , Zantinge Jennifer L.
Published: August 2018

A genome-wide association study (GWAS) was performed on the intramuscular fat percentage in pork chops in commercially available swine in Canada. The Duroc, Iberian, Lacombe, Berkshire, and Pietrain breeds were crossed with Large White sows, and their F1 offspring were ranked according to the intramuscular fat percentage (IMF %) obtained in their longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle loin chops. The ideal IMF % is considered to be >3%, whereas the average is ~1.5% in North American pork. The genetics of the top 10% and bottom 10% from our sample population were analysed by using 80,000 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarrays in the GWAS. Our sample population had an average IMF % of 2.5 ± 0.7%, but some pork achieved >7% IMF. GWAS analysis revealed SNP markers which were associated with the highest marbled pork chops on chromosomes 5, 7, and 16. Using the Sus scrofa/ susScr 11.1 map, we determined that the nearest genes were sarcospan (SSPN), Rh-associated glycoprotein (RHAG), and EGF-like fibronectin and laminin G (EGFLAM), which can be linked with muscular dystrophy disorders. We tested a subpopulation of Duroc-sired animals and found a different set of markers close to glycine receptor beta (GRLB) and potassium channel 3 (KCNJ3) on chromosomes 8 and 15. Based on our results, we could achieve pork with a good IMF of >4% from animals commercially bred and raised to standard market weights of 110 kg. The choice of obtaining a good marbling line of pigs is not necessarily breed-specific, but it is line-specific.