bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Feminist Egalitarianism, Social Action Orientation and Occupational Roles A Cross National Study
Authors: Geismar Ludwig L. , Caupin Benedicte , DeHaan Neil
Published: April 2019

A comparison of the feminist egalitarian attitudes of a sample of French and American women showed the former to be more traditional than the latter, a difference seemingly related to cultural emphases. On the other hand, there were marked similarities between the two societies in the way occupational groups differed from each other, similarities reflecting comparable educational backgrounds and social roles. Egalitarian attitudes and action orientation, contrary to expectations, were not found to be strongly interrelated raising the question whether attitude assessment can serve as a guide to social action.
Qualities of Desired Spouse: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Between French and American College Students
Authors: Murstein Bernard I.
Published: April 2019

Through factor analyses, the nine most potent dimensions of marital expectation for an American and a French college sample were obtained. A comparison of the factorial structure of American and French men showed moderate to high similarity. The American and French women also showed dimensional similarity though there was greater divergence in the variance accounted for by similarly labeled factors.

The item by item comparison between the two samples put the differences between them into sharper relief. Compared to the American men, the French men wanted a wife who was sexier, and higher on aggression, pragmatism, egalitarianism, and social adequacy. Moreover, she would be less idealized, conventional, and respectful to authority. The differences between French women and American women were almost identical to the differences found between the two male samples. Because of the differences in the nature of the sampling, generalization was eschewed pending further data.
Effects of graphene nanoplatelets on the tribological, mechanical, and thermal properties of Mg-3Al alloy nanocomposites
Authors: Kumar Pravir , Mallick Ashis , Kujur Milli Suchita , Tun Khin Sandar , Gupta Manoj
Published: April 2019

The present research investigated the tribological and the thermal properties of Mg-3Al-xGNP alloy nanocomposites, fabricated through a powder metallurgy route with microwave assisted sintering followed by hot extrusion. Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were incorporated as reinforcements in different amounts (0.1 wt.%, 0.3 wt.%, and 0.5 wt.%) into pure Mg and Mg-3Al alloy. The values of coefficient of friction and wear rate of pure Mg, Mg-3Al alloy, and Mg-3Al/xGNPs (x = 0.1 wt.%, 0.3 wt.%, and 0.5 wt.%) nanocomposites were evaluated on a pin-on-disc tribometer under dry sliding conditions, and scratch testing was performed under a vertical load of 9.8 N. The ignition temperatures of Mg-3Al-0.1GNP, Mg-3Al-0.3GNP, and Mg-3Al-0.5GNP were respectively increased by 2.31 %, 5.34 %, and 5.7 %. It was noticed that the reinforcement of 0.3 wt.% GNP yielded the best mechanical and tribological properties.
Produção de gramíneas forrageiras irrigadas com água de diferentes condutividades elétricas no semiárido do Piauí
Authors: Costa Newton , Santos Francisco José de Seixas , Rodrigues Braz Henrique Nunes , Magalhães João Avelar , Costa Newton de Lucena
Published: April 2019

The objective of this work was to evaluate the forage production of sorghum (Sorghum vulgare), elephant-grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and canarian grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) in the semi-arid region of north Piauí using irrigation water of different qualities electrical conductivity (EC). In the arid and semi-arid regions the concentrations of salts can reach high values, damaging the soil and the plants. In the case of the semi-arid region of the Brazilian Northeast, the water used for irrigation is largely high in salts, as in wells and small and medium-sized dams. Studies aimed at selecting species of grasses adapted and / or tolerant to salinity via water should be encouraged, allowing the use of waters of marginal quality in the production of animal feed and releasing fresh water for human and animal supply. The experimental design was randomized blocks in a subdivided plots scheme with four replications, where the irrigation waters with different electrical conductivities (EC) constituted the main plots and the forage grasses subdivided plots. The treatments consisted of 4 levels of water salinity (S1, S2, S3 and S4) corresponding to EC of 0.5; 1.5; 2.0 and 2.5 dS m-1. Dry matter production (DMP), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) were determined. The components of forage biomass production, in terms of quantity and quality, of sorghum and elephant-grass were not affected by irrigation with water with electrical conductivity of up to 2.5 dSm-1 in the soil and climatic conditions of the semi-arid north of Piauí.
Sinais clínicos apresentados por cães positivos para leishmaniose visceral no município de Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Alves  Machado Machado , Krause Contreras Iris , Jordão Moreira da Rocha Carlos Otávio , Ribeiro de Oliveira Glenda , Clare Goulart de Carvalho Flávia
Published: April 2019

Currently, the scope of areas affected by leishmaniasis has been growing significantly, being an important matter of public and animal health. This zoonotic disease caused by the Protozoan Leishmania spp., is transmitted primarily by the bite of sandflies, affecting various species of mammals, and the domestic dog the main maintainer of the agent in urban areas. The low specificity of clinical signs associated with high assintomatology in species, promote hard transmission control, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Therefore, the objective of assessing the symptoms presented by six dogs positive for leishmaniasis, in the municipality of Vassouras. The investigation was conducted by the retrospective appointment of the information present in the charts of each animal, followed by descriptive statistical analysis. Relevant symptoms included anaemia, hepatomegaly, jaundice, linfonodomegalia, onychogryphosis, alopecia, crusted lesions, peeling, hyperkeratosis and seborrhea. The regions most affected were members, cushions, nose and ears. The comparison of symptoms in different cases assists in understanding the disease, in addition to add possible differential diagnosis, providing better quality of life for patients.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN POWERPOINT INTEGRASI GEOGEBRA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS DALAM MATERI REFLEKSI
Authors: Sari Fitri Nur Indah , Darma Yudi , Dafrita Ivan Eldes
Published: April 2019

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) Kevalidan media pembelajaran PowerPoint integrasi GeoGebra yang dihasilkan; (2) Keefektifan media pembelajaran PowerPoint integrasi GeoGebra yang dihasilkan; dan (3) Kepraktisan media pembelajaran PowerPoint integrasi GeoGebra yang dihasilkan. Metode penelitian menggunakan research and development. Model pengembangan yang digunakan adalah model pengembangan ASSURE. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI SMK PGRI Pontianak. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa lembar validasi ahli materi, ahli media, angket respon siswa, dan tes kemampuan representasi matematis. Teknik analisis data menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, diperoleh skor rata-rata kevalidan materi 113 dengan kategori sangat baik, skor rata-rata kevalidan  media 84,67 dengan kategori sangat baik, kepraktisan 77,92% dengan kategori praktis, dan keefektifan 78,26% dengan kategori efektif. Disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran PowerPoint integrasi GeoGebra yang dikembangkan layak digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan representasi matematis dalam materi refleksi pada siswa kelas XI SMK PGRI Pontianak.

Kata Kunci: media pembelajaran, PowerPoint integrasi GeoGebra, representasi.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENYIMAK KOMPREHENSIF DAN KRITIS DENGAN METODE RESITASI
Authors: Wiranty Wiendi
Published: April 2019

Penelitian dilakukan berdasarkan kesulitan mahasiswa akan keterampilan menyimak komprehensif dan kritis. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menyimak komprehensif dan kritis menggunakan metode resitasi. Metode penelitian menggunakan classroom action research.  Subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa kelas A Sore semester 2 angkatan 2017. Teknik pengumpul data menggunakan komunikasi langsung, komunikasi tidak langsung, observasi, pengukuran, dan dokumentasi. Alat pengumpul data menggunakan pedoman wawancara, angket, panduan observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data meggunakan teknik statistik deskriptif komparatif dan analisis kritis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan yang signifikan antara siklus pertama dan siklus kedua. Siklus pertama terjadi peningkatan menjadi 60,01% dan siklus kedua mencapai 78,50%, sehingga dapat disimpulkan penerapan metode resitasi pada mata kuliah Menyimak Komprehensif dan Kritis dinyatakan dapat meningkatkan keterampilan menyimak mahasiswa.

            
Kata Kunci: menyimak, komprehensif, kritis, resitasi.
KELAYAKAN VIDEO ORGAN TUMBUHAN DI KELAS XI SMA
Authors: S Mustika , Daningsih Entin , Marlina Reni
Published: April 2019

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menguji kelayakan video organ tumbuhan sebagai media pembelajaran pada submateri organ tumbuhan di kelas XI. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif. Pembuatan video organ tumbuhan dilakukan dengan memasukkan gambar, teks, animasi, narasi, dan audio menggunakan aplikasi software Wondershare Filmora Video Editor. Validasi media dilakukan oleh enam validator yang terdiri dari tiga ahli materi dan tiga ahli media. Ahli materi terdiri dari satu orang dosen Pendidikan Biologi dan dua orang guru Biologi yang menggunakan KTSP. Ahli media terdiri dari dua orang dosen ahli media dan guru Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi. Instrumen materi dan media mempunyai tiga dan empat aspek masing-masing. Validasi oleh ahli materi memperoleh RTVtk sebesar 3,67 sedangkan oleh ahli media memperoleh RTVtk sebesar 3,54. Hasil validasi menyatakan bahwa media video organ tumbuhan layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran pada submateri organ tumbuhan.

 

Kata Kunci: kelayakan, video organ tumbuhan, validasi.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN MODUL BERBASIS POTENSI LOKAL PADA CALON GURU BIOLOGI
Authors: Yokhebed Yokhebed
Published: April 2019

Kemampuan dalam memecahkan masalah merupakan kemampuan yang sangat diperlukan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari atau dalam pekerjaan. Pembelajaran semestinya memberikan akses kepada peserta didik untuk memiliki pengalaman-pengalaman belajar yang memberikan kesempatan pada proses pemecahan masalah.  Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterampilan pemecahan masalah melalui pembelajaran berbasis potensi lokal pada calon guru Biologi.  Metode penelitian  yang digunakan yaitu  penelitian tindakan kelas dengan 2 siklus. Masing- masing siklus terdiri dari 4 tahap, yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Alat pengumpul data berupa lembar observasi keterampilan pemecahan masalah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan rata-rata keterampilan pemecahan masalah dari siklus 1 ke siklus 2 sebesar 3,13. Peningkatan keterampilan pemecahan masalah pada kelima aspek, yaitu: aspek keterampilan mengevaluasi masalah sebesar 0,37; mengelola masalah  0,32; mengambil keputusan 1,00; pemecahan masalah 0,76; dan mengevaluasi kesimpulan  0,67. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan pembelajaran berbasis potensi lokal meningkatkan keterampilan pemecahan masalah pada calon guru Biologi.

 
Kata Kunci: keterampilan pemecahan masalah, potensi lokal, calon guru biologi.
Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth of Pakistan
Authors: Pohwani Pooja , Khoso Javad Raza , Ahmed Waqar
Published: April 2019

This study focuses to find out the impact of foreign aid on economic growth of Pakistan. Since Pakistan is among the countries who receive high amount of foreign aid therefore this research aims to find out its impact on economic growth of Pakistan. Gross Domestic Product has been used as a proxy of economic growth of Pakistan. Other variables include foreign aid, which is independent variables and dependent variables includes government expenditure, domestic savings, and Gross Domestic Product. To find out this impact, data on all the above mentioned variables is collected for the period of 25 years that is from year 1991 to 2015. Results from Linear Regression Analysis shows that foreign aid has no significant impact on government expenditure, domestic savings and Gross Domestic Product.
Graduatesâ€™ Employability through the University Entrepreneurship Curriculum Implementation: The Malaysian Context
Authors: Sani Abubakar , Bin Jamil Hazri
Published: April 2019

Unemployment among Malaysian graduates has become a grievous issue, which attracts serious debates at several intellectual forums, seminars, conferences and other intellectual platforms. The concerned parties are government, academics, non-governmental agencies, academics and others. The issue makes other countries to question the Malaysian educational system and extensively affects the Malaysiaâ€™s vision of becoming developed country in 2025 (Ekpe, 2017). Thus, Malaysian government has identified three measures that could help to tackle the problem of unemployment among graduates. One, reforming the curricula to ensure quality and training. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister in his Budget speech in 2013. Second, the recent implementation of â€œ1 Malaysia Training Scheme (SLIM) in 2011. Third, reforming the higher education curricula to stimulate the studentsâ€™ mind set towards entrepreneurship (Bin Yusuf, Zainol & Bin Ibrahim, 2015; Bustamam & Abdul Halit, 2016). Nevertheless, the recent statistics (December, 2012-January, 2013), portray high level of unemployment among the graduates at the rate of 2.4 percent; and relatively signifies that graduates in Malaysia do not participate much in SLIM (Shamsuddin & Mohamed Mahfol, 2013; Statistics Labour Force, 2013).
Automated Guided Vehicle, Routing and algorithms
Authors: Hasan Hameedah sahib
Published: April 2019

The routing problem of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) targets to  discovery the shortest path between two station. AGV is used widly in transporting sysrems. Earily it used in static routing (pre-defined routes), which follow fixed line. Instead of using fixed path, there is another type which is dynamic routing can use to add a high flexibility to the system.To accommodate the increased flexibility and reduce time. In this paper, routing of AGV is introduced. Different AGV shortest path algorithms are presented with highlights their main differences between them. Furthermore, AGV routing in real time using local position system (LPS) wthin labview environment is achived.

Keywords: AGV; Dynamic Routing; Shortest Path Algorithm; local position system ____________________________________________________________________
The Role of ICT in the Smart City Concept
Authors: Czupich Mariusz
Published: April 2019

The concept of a smart city enables the effective implementation of public services despite the negative consequences related to population growth in large cities. City authorities, in the face of growing demand for public services, often use a wide range of smart city instruments in various areas of operation. Despite the fact that a large part of innovative solutions is widespread and used, such as intelligent transportation systems or e-office, new opportunities are still emerging which are aimed at improving the quality of life for city dwellers. The aim of the article is to define the role of ICT in smart city management. The subjects of analysis are innovative instruments used in technologically advanced cities as well as contemporary challenges facing city management. The functioning of the city depends to a large extent on access to the communication network, mobile devices as well as on infrastructure connected with them. Therefore, it is necessary, on the one hand, to ensure the capacity of connections and network communication, and, on the other hand, to involve citizens in the process of creating new solutions.
Zbrojni aktorzy niepaństwowi i prawa człowieka – władza bez odpowiedzialności?
Authors: Kleczkowska Agata``````
Published: April 2019

Celem artykułu jest określenie statusu zbrojnych aktorów niepaństwowych w prawie międzynarodowym z perspektywy praw człowieka. Artykuł ten ma odpowiedzieć na pytanie czy zbrojni aktorzy niepaństwowi są związani prawami człowieka oraz jaka byłaby podstawa prawna tych obowiązków, ich zakres i konsekwencje wynikające z ich naruszenia. Teza, na której oparty jest artykuł zakłada, że zbrojni aktorzy niepaństwowi nie są związani prawami człowieka. Udowodnienie tego założenia będzie wymagać w pierwszej kolejności wskazania dlaczego zasadne jest w ogóle łączenie problematyki aktywności zbrojnych aktorów niepaństwowych i praw człowieka. W dalszej kolejności zostaną poczynione ogólne uwagi dotyczące statusu zbrojnych aktorów niepaństwowych w prawie międzynarodowym. Zasadnicza część artykułu omawia argumenty przemawiające za niezwiązaniem zbrojnych aktorów niepaństwowych prawami człowieka, wskazując na rolę norm adresowanych do tych aktorów, niewiążące akty prawne, jak również stosunek państw i samych zbrojnych aktorów niepaństwowych do omawianej kwestii.
Geneza i znaczenie dla unijnego porządku prawnego Karty Praw Podstawowych Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Szubska Magdalena
Published: April 2019

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie znaczenia Karty Praw Podstawowych Unii Europejskiej dla unijnego porządku prawnego. Omówiona została geneza, kolejne etapy prac aż do przyjęcia i podpisania przez premierów rządów wszystkich państw UE 7 grudnia 2000 r. na szczycie w Nicei tekstu Karty Praw Podstawowych UE. Omówiono również bardzo istotne zmiany jakie wprowadził Traktat z Lizbony. Traktat ten w sposób jednoznaczny nadał Karcie Praw Podstawowych UE charakter prawnie wiążący. Wejście w życie Traktatu z Lizbony było również kamieniem milowym w kwestii zapewnienia odpowiedniego poziomu ochrony praw podstawowych UE.
Sex and housework: Does perceived fairness of the distribution of housework actually matter?
Authors: Hajek Kristin
Published: April 2019

Recent findings suggest that couples who perceive their housework distribution to be fair have more frequent sexual encounters and are more satisfied with their sex life. However, past research has relied on between-person comparisons and might therefore be biased due to unobserved confounders. By applying fixed effects panel models, this study seeks to eliminate all time-constant, group-specific heterogeneity. Using data from 1,315 cohabiting and married couples from the German Family Panel (pairfam), I have examined how changes in the distribution of housework and the perception of fairness affect sexual satisfaction and sexual frequency. Moreover, I distinguish between core (traditionally female) and non-core (traditionally male) household tasks to verify the hypothesis that a gender-stereotypic distribution of household tasks fosters sexual activity. No effect of the division of labor or the perception of fairness thereof on sexual satisfaction and sexual frequency could be found. Zusammenfassung Jüngste Befunde legen nahe, dass Paare, die ihre Hausarbeitsteilung als gerecht empfinden, häufiger Geschlechtsverkehr haben und zufriedener sind mit ihrem Sexualleben. Allerdings stützt sich die bisherige Forschung auf Vergleiche zwischen Personengruppen und könnte deshalb durch unbeobachtete Störfaktoren verzerrt sein. Durch die Verwendung von Fixed-Effects-Panel-Modellen strebt die vorliegende Studie an, jegliche zeitkonstante, gruppenspezifische Heterogenität zu eliminieren. Unter Verwendung der Daten von 1.315 zusammenlebenden und verheirateten Paare des deutschen Beziehungs- und Familienpanels (pairfam) habe ich untersucht, wie Veränderungen in der Hausarbeitsteilung und der Gerechtigkeitswahrnehmung die sexuelle Zufriedenheit und Koitushäufigkeit beeinflussen. Außerdem unterscheide ich zwischen traditionell weiblichen und männlichen Haushaltsaufgaben, um die Hypothese zu überprüfen, dass eine geschlechtstypische Hausarbeitsaufteilung sexuelle Aktivität fördert. Es konnte kein Effekt der Hausarbeitsteilung oder der wahrgenommenen Gerechtigkeit dieser Aufteilung auf die sexuelle Zufriedenheit und Koitushäufigkeit festgestellt werden.
MODELING PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF POLYCHRYSTALLINE STRUCTURAL ALLOYS UNDER BLOCK-TYPE NONSYMMETRICAL REGIMES OF SOFT LOW-CYCLE LOADING
Authors: Volkov I. A. , Igumnov L. A. , Tarasov I. S. , Shishulin D. N. , Pichkov S. N. , Markova M. T.
Published: April 2019

Processes of plastic deformation of polycrystalline structural alloys under block-type nonstationary regimes of soft low-cycle loading are considered. Modified Korotkikh's thermal-plasticity model pertaining to the class of yield theories with translation-isotropic hardening is used as defining relations of plasticity. The modification of Korotkikh's model consists in using a different formulation of evolutionary equations for the displacement of the yield surface center (the micro-stress tensor), used for block-type nonstationary regimes of low-cycle loading for describing effects of setting under a hard loading regime (controlled strains) and ratcheting under a soft loading regime (controlled stresses) of the plastic hysteresis loop.
Determining the material parameters and scalar functions of the plastic deformation model, assessing its adequacy and scope of application was done based on the experimental studies of the deformation process of laboratory specimens made of stainless steels of the austenite (SS316L, SS304) and ferrite (20MnMoNi5-5) classes in the conditions of uniaxial and multiaxial, proportional and non-proportional regimes of soft block-type cyclic loading.
Comparison of the numerical results with the experimental data indicates that the developed plasticity model qualitatively and quantitatively, accurately enough for engineering purposes, describes the main effects of plastic deformation (displacements of the plastic hysteresis loops and decreasing strain amplitudes) under block-type nonstationary nonsymmetrical regimes of soft low-cycle loading.
MODELING OF BENDED BEHAVIOR OF SPACE-REINFORCED PLATES OF NONLINEAR-ELASTIC MATERIALS
Authors: Yankovskii A. P.
Published: April 2019

Based on the procedure of time steps, a mathematical model of bending behavior is constructed for spatially-reinforced plates with nonlinear elastic deformation of the materials of the composition components. The solution of the formulated initial-boundary value problem is based on an explicit numerical “cross” scheme. The possible weakened resistance of reinforced plates to transverse shear is taken into account on the basis of kinematic hypotheses of the Reddy theory. The geometric nonlinearity of the problem is considered in the Karman approximation. It is shown that in the framework of Reddy theory, an explicit numerical scheme cannot be constructed for all arbitrary structures of spatial reinforcement of plates. The dynamic nonlinear elastic behavior of plane-cross and spatially reinforced rectangular plates under the action of an air blast wave is investigated. It is shown that with a strong anisotropy of the composition for relatively thick plates, the replacement of the plane-cross structure of the reinforcement with the spatial structure allows to reduce the flexibility of the structure in the transverse direction by tens of percent (up to 30% or more), and the intensity of deformations in the binder - at times. The reducing the relative thickness of the plate and the degree of anisotropy of its composition reduces the effect of replacing the plane-cross structure of the reinforcement on the spatial structure. In some cases, this effect may not appear even in relatively thick composite structures of more complex geometric shape, for example, in annular plates with a rigid inner insert.
JINGLE AND CHALLENGE EVENTS FOR HAWAI WATERPARK MALANG
Authors: Wijaya Agung , Kartika Evan , Kartika Lia
Published: April 2019

Hawai Waterpark Malang is waterpark which is located in Malang City, Hawai Waterpark Malanghas advantages offered as a first waterpark in Malang City that has Tsunami Rides. Hawai Waterpark Malang hope that visitingcan add closeness to family relationships. Therefore,HawaiWaterpark Malang has a lot of events and rides that can be played together and enjoyed comfortably. for in this poor city itself the existence of waterpark just a little so Hawai waterpark is a waterpark with good service and has a variety of interesting rides as well.

HawaiWaterpark Malang already use social media including Google, Youtube, Facebook and official website for marketing promotions. how to promote hawai place by uploading new video on youtube videos and hold important events that fit with date like hallowen party. The problem isHawai Waterpark Malang still lack of human resourceswho can speak English fluently, so the promotion is done so far still using the Indonesian language. For the reason that foreigners did not catch the message conveyed through Hawai Waterpark promotionand not many foreigners who visited Hawai Waterpark Malang.

The idea that team 20 gave to Hawai Waterpark Malang was to hold a jingle race and challenge event. The purpose of this idea is to improve the branding of Hawaii Waterpark Malang, attract foreigners to participate in the event and come to Hawaii Waterpark water park Malang. In executing the idea of the jingle race and challenge event, team 20 will work with travel agents in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. This cooperation aims to make Hawaii Waterpark Malang as one of the tourist destinations in the tour packages of these agents.
The Influence of Managerial Ownership and Firm Size On Debt Policy
Authors: Lumapow Lihard Stevanus
Published: April 2019

This study aims to examine and analyse the effect of managerial ownership and firm size on debt policy in the perspective of agency theory. This research uses industrial samples of manufacturing companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2012 until 2016. Sampling technique used is purposive sampling, and data collection techniques are panel data (cross-section and time series). The analysis tool used in this research is panel data regression with fixed effect model (FEM) approach. Based on the test results show that managerial ownership has a positive and significant effect on debt policy. Company Size has a negative impact but insignificant on debt policy. The results of this study have the potential for agency conflict.
EXPLORING THE PERCEIVED SUCCESS OF A STRATEGIC MEDICAL TOURISM ALLIANCE FROM THE PATIENTS’ PERSPECITIVE
Authors: Zhang Xizi , P. Wall Dr William , Hughes Dr Kate
Published: April 2019

This paper examines the customer experience of a medical tourism alliance project between a Chinese private hospital and a Thai medical center. The purpose is to evaluate the perceived value of this strategic project from the perspective ofthe patients. Qualitative data were collected through a series of interviews with Chinese patients while they were in Thailand receiving medical treatment. Additional interviews collected data from informed experts involved in the memorandum of understanding (MOU); to gain their perspective on the alliance’s success. Secondary data wassourcedfrom reports available from the hospital, medical center, business media, and scholarly publications to supplement the primary information. This paper explores the voice of the customer as an indicator of post-project success.
FISHERY RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA’S FISHERY MANAGEMENT REGION 711 FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FISHERY RESOURCES CONTROL
Authors: Siregar Nur Mar Atushsholihah , Swastanto Yoedhi , Said Budiman Djoko
Published: April 2019

The Republic of Indonesia Fisheries Management Region is an area that intended for controlling the fisheries management activities. However, the potential value of fisheries in WPP-RI 711 has been decreasing starting from 2016 to 2017. The problems are about fisheries resource management activities in the region which are then linked to government policy control. This study seeks to determine the development of fisheries resource production in FMR-RI 711, the level of utilization based on management with the MSY and MEY models, and also control of sustainable fisheries policies. This study uses experimental quantitative methods with the Schaefer, Fox and Gordon models. Data obtained came from fisheries resource groups and data samples were taken from shrimp groups. The results of the analysis show that the average development of fisheries resource production in FMR-RI 711 has decreased even experienced overfishing in the commodity of Small Pelagic Fish and Crustaceans. The Schaefer model is considered the most appropriate because it has a determination coefficient value of 42.9% and has an optimum effort value of 179 trips/year, with the MSY value obtained at 3.8520 tons/year. The policy controls carried out so far are still very lacking and need to take firm action from the government in overcoming fisheries problems that are overfishing. Therefore, it can be concluded that fisheries management in FMR-RI 711 has not run optimally, then fisheries management should also be carried out by considering the economic aspects of fisheries, besides it also needs serious efforts on fisheries supervision and the development of a cost model to maintain resources from overfishing.

Keywords: Fisheries management, Fisheries policy, FMR-RI 711
REDEFINING INDONESIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY IN ENSURING THE SURVIVAL OF THE NATION
Authors: Larosa Triswan
Published: April 2019

Indonesia’s national security is still in debate since the separation of TNI-Polri’s functions and is more likely to be interpreted as national security and order (kamtibmas)’s effort. Meanwhile, in several states in the world, national security emphasis more on a holistic approach. This study provides a point of view to redefine Indonesia's national security to be more holistic and comprehensive, using the analytical framework of Security Vortex. So that, Indonesia's national security is a national policy that has the goal of ensuring the life and death of the Indonesia nation-state in the aspects of international security, state security and civil security, with three basic capabilities that must build, namely knowledge-based security, skill-based security, and rules-based security.
Nutrient profile of five freshwater fish species
Authors: Paul BN , Bhowmick S , Chanda S , Sridhar N , Giri SS
Published: April 2019

The nutrient profile of five freshwater fish species viz., Mystus vittatus, Ompok bimaculatus, Channa striata, Wallago attu and Pangasianodon hypophthalmus were studied. The proximate composition data shows that the moisture and fat content differed significantly (P<0.01) among the fish species. The fat content was significantly higher in P. hypophthalmus and M. vittatus. The moisture was significantly higher in C. striata. The potassium content was significantly (p<0.01) higher in C.striata. M.vittatus shows higher content of calcium. The other trace minerals like iron, copper and zinc contents of fish did not differ significantly among the species. The vitamin A content is maximum in O.bimaculatus whereas vitamin D content is higher in Mystus vittatus. The palmitic acid was significantly (p<0.01) higher in M. vittatus. The oleic acid was significantly (p<0.01) higher in C. striata and W. attu. The linoleic acid content was significantly (p<0.05) higher in P. hypophthalmus. One of the important PUFA i.e. DHA was significantly higher in O. bimaculatus and C.striata. The PUFA content was significantly (p<0.05) higher in O.bimaculatus and P.hypophthalmus. Among the amino acids, arginine, histidine, threonine and isoleucine were higher in P.hypophthalmus. C.striata and W. attu contain high amount of Tryptophan. Glutamic acid was high in O.bimaculatus and Aspartic acid was high in C. striata. The energy content was maximum in P. hypophthalmus. The nutrient profile of these fish species revealed that they were rich in all the essential nutrients required by human being. The information on nutrient profile of fish will give a guideline to dieticians, nutritionists, medical practitioners, researchers to advice consumers to take fish in their daily diet as a health food.

SAARC J. Agri., 16(2): 25-41 (2018)
Abundance, damage severity and management of guava mealybug, ferrisia virgata ckll
Authors: Khan MMH
Published: April 2019

The research was carried out to know the abundance and damage severity of mealybug on sarupkathi variety of guava and to evaluate the efficacy of jet powder and Fighter 2.5EC for suppressing populations of mealybug during January to October 2014. Results revealed that the highest number of guava mealybug was observed on middle leaf (42/leaf) while the lowest number was on lower leaf (13/leaf). The highest percent leaf area covered by mealybug was found on middle leaf (78%) while the lowest was on fruit (18%). Maximum temperature and relative humidity had a positive correlation on the mealybug population while the rainfall showed a negative correlation. The highest percent mortality was observed in T2 treatment (Jet powder applied @ 5.0 g L-1 of water) at 24 HAT (hours after treatment) (86.05%) and 48 HAT (93.83%), respectively. At 72 HAT, the highest percent mortality was observed T3 treatment (Jet powder applied @ 7.5 g L-1 of water). In case of insecticidal control, the highest percent mortality was observed in T2 (100%) and T3 (100%) treatments, respectively followed by T1 (98.03%) at 24 HAT. Similar trends were also observed among all treatments at 48 HAT and 72 HAT, respectively. No significant differences were found among three doses of Fighter 2.5EC. The lowest percent mortality of mealybug population was found in T4 (Water spray forcibly) at 24 HAT, 48 HAT and 72 HAT, respectively. No mortality was recorded in untreated control at different HAT in both application of soap solution and insecticides.

SAARC J. Agri., 16(2): 73-82 (2018)
Morphological and Molecular characterization of rhizoctonia oryzae sativae in Bangladesh
Authors: Jahan SB , Ali MA , Alam MS , Moni ZR , Latif MA
Published: April 2019

Aggregate sheath spot disease of rice caused by Rhizoctonia oryzaesativae has emerged in higher incidence in North-Western region of Bangladesh. Thirty isolates of R. oryzae-sativae were studied by using morphological and molecular marker. Isolates were confirmed using specific primer where a single band of 1200bp was amplified. Two distinct groups relatively slow and faster were found in mycelal growth. Molecular characterization was done using four primers and DNA band ranged from 0.25 to 2.21 kb. A combined dendrogram was constructed which separated the isolates into three groups at 69.6% similarity level. All isolates placed in two major clusters except isolate RA-1 placed in cluster group III but were not grouped according to their geographic origins. Fast growing isolates have been placed in Group II while slow growing isolates in cluster group I. The similarity coefficient values of the dendrogram profile ranged from 0.36 to 0.98 with an average of 0.67. Diversity of different isolate showed that significant variation was present among the isolate and were not genetically identical.

SAARC J. Agri., 16(2): 119-128 (2018)
Drying kinetics and sorption behavior of two varieties banana (sagor and sabri) of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman MH , Ahmed MW , Islam MN
Published: April 2019

The study was concerned with determining the drying kinetics and sorption behavior of two varieties ripe banana of Bangladesh namely, Sagor and Sabri. The fresh ripe banana collected from the local market were sliced into three different thicknesses (4 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm) and dried at 45°C, 55°C and 65°C in a cabinet dryer. The result showed that the drying rate increases with the increase in temperature and decreases with the increase in slice thickness. The sorption properties of dried banana were studied over a wide range of water activity (0.11-0.93). The BET and GAB models were fitted to the sorption data. It was found that both varieties gave sigmoid (type II) shape isotherm and GAB equation gave the much higher value of monolayer moisture content compared to BET equation. The chemical compositions of fresh and dried banana were determined. The dried products gave substantially higher solid content as well as protein, ash and carbohydrate.

SAARC J. Agri., 16(2): 181-193 (2018)
Разработка метода оперативного прогноза тепловой нагрузки на спасателей при тушении горящих резервуаров с нефтепродуктами
Authors: Костенко Татьяна , Костенко Виктор
Published: April 2019

Получено дальнейшее развитие механизма тепловой нагрузки на спасателя, который включает внешние пути нагрева от очага горения и от Солнца, и внутренние (тепловыделение организма, работа регенеративной дыхательной системы). Установлено, что для внешней тепловой нагрузки превалирующими являются лучевые потоки энергии, а остальные, как правило, производные от них. Геометрические размеры резервуаров для хранения нефтепродуктов предопределяют величину излучаемой энергии при пожаре. Для наиболее сложного вида пожара – горения нефтепродуктов в резервуарах, обоснована зависимость для оперативной оценки лучевого теплового потока, и выражение для расчета безопасных зон ведения аварийных работ вблизи горящих в резервуарах нефтепродуктов.
Evaluasi Kebijakan Pemasangan Banner Dan Papan Reklame Ilegal Yang Mempengaruhi Keindahan Kota Malang
Authors: Nur Sugeng Abdul Haris , Sekarsari Retno Wulan
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini membahas tentang strategi-strategi pemerintah Kota Malang dalam penertiban pemasangan banner dan reklame ilegal disepanjang jalan Sukarno Hatta sampai Jalan Tlogomas dan optimalisasi pemerintah Kota Malang dalam penertiban terhadap pemasangan banner dan reklameilegal disepanjang Jalan Sukarno Hatta sampai Jalan Tlogomas. Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi-strategi pemerintah Kota Malang dalam penertiban pemasangan banner dan reklame ilegal disepanjang Jalan Sukarno Hatta sampai Jalan Tlogomas dan untuk mengetahui bagaimana optimalisasi pemerintah Kota Malang dalam pengawasan dan penertiban terhadap pemasangan banner dan reklame ilegal disepanjang Jalan Sukarno Hatta sampai Jalan Tlogomas. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif – kualitatif. Hybert Hyman dalam Koentjaraningrat (1991:29) mengartikan jenis penelitian yang bersifat deskriptif adalah penelitian yang bersifat deskriptif adalah penelitian yang mempunyai tujuan untuk menggambarkan secara tepat tentang sifat-sifat suatu individu, keadaan, gejala, atau kelompok-kelompok tertentu atau untuk menentukan frekuensi adanya hubungan tertentu antara suatu gejala atau frekuensi adanya hubungan tertentu antara suatu gejala dengan gejala lain di masyarakat. Sedangkan metode penelitian kualitatif sesuai dengan yang dikemukakan oleh Bogdan dan Taylor dalam Moleong (2002:3) bahwa metode kualitatif didefinisikan sebagai prosedur penelitian yang menghasilkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis atau lisan dari orang-orang dan perilaku yang dapat diamati. Pemasangan papan reklame, sebetulnya sudah ada mekanismenya, seperti papan reklame harus dipasang pada tempat yang memang tidak mengganggu kepentingan publik seperti di trotoar. Bila ada pemasangan reklame tidak pada tempatnya, kewajiban petugas Tramtib di kecamatan dan kelurahan untuk melarangnya dan mengarahkan pemasangan reklame sesuai ketentuan yang berlaku. Apabila pemasangan papan reklame tidak pada tempatnya, berdampak besar terhadap terganggunya keamanan dan kenyaman publik serta keindahan daerah. Bukan saja dilarang pasang di trotoar, konstruksi papan reklame juga harus melihat segi keamanan dan kenyamanan, jangan-jangan suatu ketika tiba-tiba reklamenya roboh hingga menimbulkan korban bagi orang lain. Maka diperlukan penegakan hukum agar tercapai ketertiban dan kepatuhan terhadap peraturan dalam perizinan reklame.Selain untuk pembinaan, pengaturan, pengendalian dan pengawasan serta penegakan hukum dan dampak negatif dari pemberian izin dalam rangka melindungi kepentingan umum dan menjaga kelestarian lingkungan, maka perlu dilakukan pengaturan tentang Retribusi Izin Pemasangan Reklame.Bagi Pemerintah, dalam hal ini Pemerintah Daerah, reklame merupakan salah sumber APBD, dimana pelaku usaha yang berkepentingan terhadap pemasangan iklan tersebut membayar pajak dalam jumlah tertentu untuk pemasangan reklame dalam durasi tertentu di wilayah-wilayah strategis Kabupaten/Kotamadya.
Isospectral Domains in Euclidean 3-Space
Authors: Cox Christopher
Published: April 2019

The question as to whether the shape of a drum can be heard has existed for around fifty years. The simple answer is ‘no’ as shown through the construction of isospectral domains. Isospectral domains are non-isometric domains that display the same spectra of frequencies of sound. These frequencies, deduced from the eigenvalues of the Laplacian, are determined by solving the wave equation in a domain omega , where alpha-omega is subject to Dirichlet boundary conditions. This paper presents methods to expand the already existing two dimensional transplantation proof into Euclidean 3-space and, through these means, provides a number of three dimensional isospectral domains.
More on the Mathematics of the DLF Theory: Embedding of the Oscillator World L into Segal’s Compact Cosmos D
Authors: Feng J , Levichev A
Published: April 2019

The DLF theory can be understood as an attempt to modify the Standard Model by flexing the Poincare symmetry to certain 7-dimensional symmetries. The D part of the theory is known as Segal’s Chronometry which is based on compact cosmos D=U(2) with the SU(2,2) fractional linear action on it. The oscillator group is viewed as a subgroup LG of the conformal group G=SU(2,2) and certain LG-orbits L in D are studied. We prove existence of such L and of such an embedding of F=U(1,1) into D, that D differs from F by a certain torus whereas D differs from L by a circle on that torus. In the general U(p,q) vs U(p+q) case, the Sviderskiy formula is described - as a tribute to the late Oleg S. Sviderskiy (July 31 1969 – March 30 2011).
Does Altering Local Water Availability for an Invasive Plant (Raphanus raphanistrum) Affect Floral Morphology and Reproductive Potential?
Authors: Pirimova Natalia , Parker Alison , Campbell Lesley
Published: April 2019

Abiotic environmental variation can have dramatic effects on plant floral morphology and nectar or pollen rewards. In response, pollinators may change their foraging behavior and distribution and if pollinators change their foraging behavior or distribution, this could have dramatic effects on the reproductive success of plant populations. To start tackling this problem, we measured the response of floral morphology (corolla diameter, stamen length, and ovule number) of Raphanus raphanistrum to experimental manipulations of field soil moisture. As soil moisture increased, corolla diameter and anther length grew. We expect these changes to provide more visitation rewards for insects in moist conditions. Therefore, water availability influences growth and development of flowers, and may have dramatic effects on insect community dynamics.

KEYWORDS: Floral Rewards, Climate, Rain-out Shelters, Flower Morphology, Raphanus raphanistrum, Brassicaceae
Study on the Output Performance of a Nonlinear Hybrid Piezoelectric-Electromagnetic Harvester under Harmonic Excitation
Authors: Liu Haipeng , Gao Shiqiao , Wu Junru , Li Ping
Published: April 2019

The nonlinear energy harvester has become a hot topic due to its broad bandwidth and lower resonant frequency. Based on the preliminary test and analyses in our previous work, further analyses and tests on the influence of parameters, including the nonlinear magnetic force of the hybrid energy harvesting structure on its output performance under harmonic excitation, are performed in this paper, which will provide powerful support for structural optimization. For designing a nonlinear piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester, the state equation of electromechanical coupling, the harmonic response and average output power, voltage, and current of a nonlinear hybrid energy harvester under harmonic excitation are derived by the harmonic balance method. The effects of the excitation acceleration and the external load on the output performance of the nonlinear hybrid energy harvester are verified through experimental tests. The results showed that the output power of the nonlinear hybrid energy harvester increases with the increase in the acceleration of harmonic excitation, and the increase is affected by external load. When the piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid harvester operates at the optimal load and the resonant frequency, the average output power reaches its maximum value and the increase of the load of the piezoelectric unit makes the resonant frequency of the energy harvesting system increase. Compared with linear harvesting structures, the nonlinear hybrid harvester has better flexibility of environmental adaptability and is more suitable for harvesting energy in low-frequency environments.
An Anomaly Diagnosis Method for Redundant Inertial Measurement Unit and Its Application with Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Sensors
Authors: Du Binhan , Song Jinlong , Shi Zhiyong
Published: April 2019

The application of the micro-electro-mechanical system inertial measurement unit has become a new research hotspot in the field of inertial navigation. In order to solve the problems of the poor accuracy and stability of micro-electro-mechanical system sensors, redundant design is an effective method under the restriction of current technology. Redundant data processing is the most important part in the micro-electro-mechanical system redundant inertial navigation system, which includes the processing of anomaly data and the fusion estimation of redundant data. To further improve the reliability of the micro-electro-mechanical system redundant inertial measurement unit, an anomaly detection, isolation, and recognition method for data anomalies is proposed. The relationship between the parity space method detection function and the deterioration degree of anomaly data is mathematically deduced. The parity space method detection functions of different anomalies are analyzed, and five indicators are designed to quantitatively analyze the detection function values. According to these indicators, the detection and recognition method are proposed. The new method is tested by a series of simulation experiments.
Mediterranean Tropical-Like Cyclones (Medicanes)
Authors: Miglietta Mario Marcello
Published: April 2019

Due to its peculiar morphology, the Mediterranean Basin is one of the main cyclogenetic areas in the world [...]