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PERSISTENSI KINERJA REKSA DANA SAHAM DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Wijaya Dimas Rahmat , Rusdi Dedi
Published: February 2018

Investors are required to be more prudent in determining the investment option since many choices For investing in a mutual funds are popped . So some research is needed to review the performance of mutual funds that active in Stock exchange to be a reference in predicting the performance of mutual funds next year. This research use data from the beginning of the period 2007 until the end of 2012 or from the beginning of the global crisis period and during the crisis period is underway , it is expected to provide accurate results as a benchmark to invest in mutual funds . Because nowaday, the development of the capital markets is used by firms to raise funds from the public . The results of this study showed the presence of persistence in the performance of quarterly, semi annually, annually and biennial mutual fund shares at the Indonesia Stock Exchange . While the monthly and triennial performance of mutual fund shares in Indonesia Stock Exchange did not persistence.
RESPON PERUBAHAN TARIF PAJAK PENGHASILAN, INSENTIF DAN NON-INSENTIF PAJAK TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA
Authors: Slamet Abdul , Wijayanti Provita
Published: February 2018

Tax is an obligation that must be paid by the company, the greater the income the company the greater the tax due. Management expects the tax payment detail to allow management to do the engineering to minimize the income tax burden. This study aims to examine the effects of changes in income tax rates that Law. 36 of 2008 on Income Tax on discretionary accrual due to a decrease in income tax rates between 2009 and the Agency for the year 2010 is the year 2009 by 28% and in 2010 dropped to 25%. In addition, this study also aims to determine the impact of tax and non tax incentives as well as the percentage of shares traded on the Stock Exchange of earnings management behavior. Sample of this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, which has published its financial statements from 2009-2010. Methods of analysis in this study using multiple regression analysis to determine the effect of independent variables earnings pressure, debt level, earningsbath, firm size, managerial ownership and the percentage of shares) against the dependent variable (discretionary accruals) and using independent sample t-test for the different test equipment. independent sample t-test was used to examine differences in the level of discretionary accruals between 2009 and 2010 after a decline in income tax rates. The results showed that before and after the reduction in tax rates, the management was not convicted of discretionary accruals to make savings income. This suggests that management in Indonesia did not take action to make opportunistic earnings management in order to decrease the tax rate Agency 2010. From the regression resultsof tax incentives and the percentage of shares traded on the Stock Exchange a significant effect on discretionary accruals, non-tax incentives only to have a significant earnings pressure on discretionary accruals, while the level of debt, earnings bath, firm size and managerial ownership has no significant effect on discretionary accruals.
Prinsip Keadilan dalam Kewajiban Pajak dan Zakat Menurut Yusuf Qardhawi
Authors: Yurista Dina Yustisi
Published: February 2018

Dalam Islam kita harus mematuhi segala hukum yang berlaku, semua perintah dalam agama harus dijalankan tak terkecuali dengan kita mengeluarkan harta yang kita miliki dengan ukuran yang telah ditentukan kepada orang-orang yang berhak atau lebih kita kenal dengan istilah Zakat. DI luar itu, kita sebagai warga negara Indonesia juga memiliki kewajiban untuk membayar uang kepada negara atau yang kita sebut pajak. Sistem zakat dalam Islam adalah sistem keuangan yang paling penting untuk menciptakan keseimbangan antara masyarakat, sedangkan sistem perpajakan negara untuk menegakkan jumlah keuangan yang baik agar dapat memenuhi pertahanan dan ketentuan pelayanan masyarakat. Dengan adanya kesadaran masyarakat dalam pelaksanaan pajak dan zakat dalam satu waktu, maka dibutuhkan keadilan dalam pelaksanaan keduanya untuk menghindari kecurangan.
Zakat: Katup Pengaman Keseimbangan Ekonomi Umat
Authors: Kuncoro Anis Tyas
Published: February 2018

Sesungguhnya ajaran Islam dengan� konsep zakatnya telah memberikan landasan mendasar bagi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan kekuatan sosial ekonomi umatnya. Ajaran ni memiliki dimensi yang kompleks yang tidak dimiliki oleh ajaran agama atau aliran-aliran pemikiran ekonomi klasik maupun modern lainnya. Dari sudur pandang ideologi dan keyakinan, paling tidak, zakat telah memberikan pandangan fundamental terhadap keududkan harta dan kepemilikan. Sedang dari sudut pandang pembangunan kesejahteraan sosial, zakat merupakan salah satu instrumen pemerataan distribusi pendapatan dan kesejahteraaan, karena dengna penglolaan zakat yang baik akan menungkinkan keberlangusnan pembengunan dan pertumbuhan ekonomi yan gjida sekaligus dibarengi dengan pemerataan pendapatan, economic growth equality.
HUSN AL-ZHANN: THE CONCEPT OF POSITIVE THINKING IN ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVE AND ITS BENEFIT ON MENTAL HEALTH
Authors: Rusydi Ahmad
Published: February 2018

This study wants to explain that positive thinking in perspective of Islamic Psychology, and to prove thatpositive thinking and mental health have a significant positive correlation. In Islamic psychology, positivethinking (husn al-zhann) is a qalb behaviour and one of good akhlaq (personality) which motivate tothink positively to the God and others. Doing positive thinking to the God is indicated by tawakkal (trustin God), feeling love and forgiveness. Doing positive thinking to the others is indicated by absence oftajassus, tahassus, hatred, and hasad. The correlational anlysis found that positive thinking and mentalhealth have a significant positive correlation (r=0,364/ sig=0,001). The regression anlysis found thatpositive thinking to the God is more influence on mental health (t= 3,409/ sig=0,001) than positivethinking to the others (t= -0,271/ sig=0,787).
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY TYPE AS A PREDICTOR OF POST PURCHASE REGRET
Authors: Leo Liana Anisa , Ginting Eka Danta Jaya
Published: February 2018

The aim of this research is to investigate the level of cor r el a t ion betwe en conscientiousnesspersonality type and post purchase regret on consumer. The measurement tool that was used in thisresearch is conscientiousness personality type scale and post purchase regret scale. Conscientiousnesspersonality type scale arranged by researcher according to conscientiousness personality typecomponents proposed by John, Robins & Pervin (2008), that is order, achievement striving,dutifulness, self discipline, competence dan deliberation. Whereas post purchase regret scalearranged by researcher according to post purchase regret components which was adapted from Leedan Cotte (2009) work, that is outcome regret dan process regret. The number of respondent was101 people that collected by technique of purposive sampling. Using Kendall-Tau analyses, theresult of this study shows that there was a significant relationship between conscientiousnesspersonality type and post purchase regret. Conscientiousness personality could decreased postConscientiousness Personality Type, Post Purchase Regret.purchase regret.
PENERAPAN ALGORITMA COLABORATIVE FILTERING UNTUK PEMBERIAN REKOMENDASI PADA PRODUK KAIN TENUN (Studi Kasus Kain Tenun Parengan)
Authors: Sholihin Miftahus
Published: February 2018

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is a concept that can be described as a process of buying and selling goods on the internet or the process of buying and selling or exchange of products, services, and information through information networks including the Internet. In developing e-commerce should be able to provide recommendations to customers. This recommendation aims to provide an overview of information about products that are considered in accordance with the wishes of customers. The method used in this research is Item Based Collaborative Filtering, where the system will look for similarity purchase model (similarity item) With others. The system will search for ratings between items by level The similarities exist. Once the item-to-item rating is obtained, this rating will be used to calculate the value Similarity between items using the Adjusted Cosine Similarity approach. The last process is to calculate the rating prediction value that customers have never done to a particular item. This approach uses Weigted Sum formula results from predicted value will be made recommendations to customers
PENERAPAN DATA MINING UNTUK PRAKIRAAN CUACA DI KOTA MALANG MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA ITERATIVE DICHOTOMISER TREE (ID3)
Authors: T.P Broto Poernomo , Indah Sari Rina Dewi
Published: February 2018

In the preparation of weather forecasts information there are several obstacles, involving many sources of data and weather forecasts relying on the ability of the forerunner, so that the interpretations produced may differ between forecasters because of their own experience. Differences in interpretation can confuse users and potentially reduce the quality of information submitted. Based on this problem the author intends to study the forecast model with data mining using ID3 algorithm to obtain the appropriate model so as to facilitate the process of weather analysis and forecast. In building the application, data obtained from BMKG website is addressed dataonline.bmkg.go.id and the data taken is datacuaca on January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2015 for a total of 2414 data and 9 attributes. After the selection of attributes (only weather related attributes) and removing damaged data (incomplete data and outliers), the data is reduced to 1790 and attributes reduced to 6 pieces. In the testing process performed with 179 data (10% of the data set) random, it is known that there are 112 databases corresponding to the actual weather data. So it can be concluded that the accuracy of 73.74%.
APLIKASI INFORMASI RUMAH BEROBAT DI KOTA LAMONGAN BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Kurniawan Guntur Prayoga , Mauladi Kemal Farouq
Published: February 2018

Smartphone menjadi salah satu alternatif yang dapat di aplikasikan dalam metode pembelajaran. multimedia interaktif juga bisa menjadi sarana penunjang kegiatan pembelajaran bagi masyarakat tak terkecuali media informasi. Oleh sebab itu, penulis memiliki inisiatif untuk membuat sebuah aplikasi yang berguna untuk pengenalan dan media informasi rumah berobat di Kota Lamongan menggunakan android, yang sekarang banyak digunakan oleh masyarakat. Aplikasi informasi rumah berobat berbasis android ini dibuat dengan menggunakan Eclipse sebagai pembangun mobile. Untuk perancangannya menggunakan metode terstruktur yang menggunakan Google Maps sebagai alat bantu untuk navigasi atau pemetaan tempat rumah sakit. Aplikasi informasi rumah berobat pada menu utama di kelompokkan berdasarkan list rumah sakit. Setelah itu baru akan muncul nama-nama rumah sakit di Kota Lamongan. Aplikasi ini diharapkan dapat menjadi media belajar dan informasi yang mengembalikan ketertarikan masyarakat dan dapat terus di-upgrade mengikuti perkembangan versi android selanjutnya dikarenakan hingga saat ini ada rumah berobat baru dan android masih terus mengalami perkembangan, hal ini diiringi dengan peningkatan kemampuan pada perangkat
PENINGKATAN KEUNTUNGAN MELALUI OPTIMASI SISTEM PEMBERIAN AIR DAERAH IRIGASI MOLEK DENGAN PROGRAM LINIER
Authors: Noerhayati Eko Noerhayati , Suprapto Bambang Suprapto , Syahid Al Adlu
Published: February 2018

Daerah yang menjadi objek adalah daerah irigasi juru Sumber Pucung, dimana daerah juru ini merupakan juru terakhir dari daerah irigasi Molek. Luas Juru Sumber Pucung adalah 1050 ha. Juru Sumberpucung memiliki ketersediaan debit yang terbatas namun pola tata tanamdaerah irigasi ini tidak disesuaikan dengan debit yang tersedia. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan optimasi pola tata tanam agar hasil panen menjadi maksimal dengan debit yang tersedia. Metode yang digunakan adalah matematik program linierdimulai dengan menentukan variabel-variabel keputusan yang hendak dicari nilaioptimumnya, yang kemudian dibentuk fungsi tujuannya. Kemudiandiidentifikasikan kendala-kendala yang dihadapi dan dinyatakan secara fungsional, berupa persamaan atau pertidakpersamaan. Model pola tata tanam dilakukan 3 model selanjutnya dilakukan perhitungan atau iterasi untuk mencapai kondisi optimum. Hasil kajian menunjukan bahwa keuntungan maksimum dari optimasi adalah pada pola tata tanam alternatif III, yaitu sebesar Rp.86.483.810.550,-
PERENCANAAN SISTEM DISTRIBUSI AIR BERSIH DI DESA TAMBAKRIGADUNG KECAMATAN TIKUNG KABUPATEN LAMONGAN
Authors: Afryono Erick Budhi , Afandy Nur Azizah
Published: February 2018

Air bersih merupakan salah satu kebutuhan dasar manusia dan merupakan kebutuhan mutlak yang harus dipenuhi untuk segala kebutuhan sehari-hari. Demikian pula yang dirasakan oleh masyarakat di Desa Tambakrigadung. Saat ini Desa Tambakrigadung dalam pemenuhan Airnya menggunakan sumur, dan sebagian warga ada pula yang menggunakan Air dari weslik setempat. Maka memerlukan adanya air yang lebih layak untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari. Salah satu alternative adalah dengan mendapatkan air bersih dari PDAM Lamongan mengingat PDAM Lamongan saat ini, melayani Desa Tambakrigadung dimana jarak perpipahanya tidak jauh dari Desa Tambakrigadung yaitu ± 500 meter. Untuk itu perlu di analisa apakah PDAM Lamongan mampu melayani kebutuhan Desa Tambakrigadung dengan cara menghitung kebutuhan air Desa tambakrigadung dan membuat suatu analisa jaringan perpipaan yang diambilkan (Tapping) dari pipa utama PDAM yang menuju perumahan Graha Indah Lamongan. Dalam pelaksanaannya, sistem penyediaanya air bersih di Desa Tambakrigadung belum dapat berjalan dengan lancar. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan kebutuhan air dan ketersediaan air yang ada adalah 30 lt/dtk, dan yang dibutuhkan Desa Tambakrigadung 10 l/dtk berarti sumber air tersebut lebih dari cukup untuk memenuhi kebutuhan air pada 5 tahun kedepan dengan pelayanan 80%t
Jurnalistik Dan Minat Mahasisiwa (Studi Pengaruh Mata Kuliah Jurnalistik Terhadap Minat Mahasiswa Kpi Iaida Blokagung Banyuwangi Menjadi Jurnalis)
Authors: Hadiono Abdi Fauji
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini difokuskan untuk menganalisis pengaruh mata kuliah jurnalistik terhadap minat mahasiswa KPI IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi menjadi Jurnalis. Dengan populasi sekaligus sampelnya yaitu mahasiswa KPI IAIDA Blokagung Banywangi angkatan 2014 yang berjumlah 20 mahasiswa. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan etik, dalam arti bahwa peneliti mengumpulkan data dengan menetapkan terlebih dahulu konsep sebagai variabel-variabel yang berhubungan yang berasal dari teori yang sudah ada yang dipilih oleh peneliti. Hanya dari indikator yang telah ditetapkan tersebut dibuat angket, pilihan jawaban dan skor-skornya. Dalam penelitian ini, pengumpulan datanya dengan  menyebarkan angket kepada mahasiswa KPI IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi angkatan 2014. Setelah melakukan analisa data yang dikumpulkan, peneliti menemukan bahwa ada pengaruh antara mata kuliah jurnalistik (X) terhadap minat mahasiswa KPI IAIDA Bl okagung Banyuwangi menjadi jurnalis dengan menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson Product Moment tergolong kuat. Sedangkan untuk menyatakan besar kecilnya kontribusi (sumbangan) variabel X terhadap Y atau koefisien determinan = r2 x 100% = 0,67 x 100% = 44,89%, sisanya sebesar 55,11% ditentukan oleh variabel lain.Sedangkan untuk menguji signifikansi adalah dengan menggunakan rumus thitung dan di dapat nilaithitung = 3,831 dan ttabel = 1,734 yang berartithitunglebih besar darittabel atau 3,831 >1,734, yang berarti data tersebut signifikan. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis Ha yang diajukan diterima, sedangkan hipotesis Ho di tolak, yang berarti kesimpulannya adalah: “Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara Mata Kuliah Jurnalistik Terhadap Minat Mahasiswa KPI IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi menjadi Jurnalis
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Terhadap Tingkat Kepuasan Nasabah
Authors: Basalamah Muhammad Ridwan
Published: February 2018

Bank  Rakyat  Indonesia  merupakan  Bank  Pemerintah  Pertama  di  Indonesia.  Memiliki  visi yaitu menjadi bank komersial terkemuka yang selalu mengutamakan  kepuasan nasabah. Berdasarkan visi tersebut  BRI Cabang  Kota Makassar  selalu melakukan  evaluasi  dari tahun ke tahun dalam hal penciptaan   kepuasan   nasabah.   BRI  Cabang  Kota  Makassar   sadar  betul  bahwa  kualitas  produk memiliki  peran penting dalam penciptaan  kepuasan  nasabah.  Nasabah  yang semakin kritis terhadap kualitas  produk  yang  diperoleh,  membuat  BRI  Cabang  Kota  Makassar  harus  dapat  melaksanakan kegiatan operasional sebaik mungkin untuk memberikan produk terbaik kepada nasabahnya penelitian ini mencakup  dua hal yaitu kualitas  produk  mempengaruhi  kepuasan  nasabah  atau kualitas  produk tidak mempengaruhi  kepuasan nasabah. Penelitian  ini  dilakukan  pada  unit  kerja  operasional  Bank  BRI  di  Sulawesi  Selatan  yang terdiri  dari 10 buah  kantor  cabang  untuk  10 kabupaten  dan Kota,  antara  lain Kantor  Cabang  BRI Makassar, Maros, Pangkep, Sidrap, Sengkang, Palopo, Sungguminasa, Takalar, Jeneponto, dan Bulukumba, Populasi  dalam  penelitian  ini adalah  jumlah  nasabah  yang menabung  pada  rekening tabungan  Britama  BRI  pada  Kantor  Cabang  BRI  di  Sulawesi  Selatan,  karena  jenis  tabungan  ini memiliki  fitur dan karakteristik  yang relatif sama dan merupakan  produk tabungan  Bank BRI yang diunggulkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan nasabah  terdapat pengaruh secara positif dan signifikan, yang berarti  bahwa semakin tinggi persepsi nasabah terhadap kualitas produk tabungan Britama, maka nasabah semakin merasa puas. Hal ini berarti bahwa semakin baik  kualitas  produk  tabungan  yang diberikan  oleh  Bank  BRI di Sulawesi  Selatan,  maka  nasabah semakin merasa puas terhadap produk Bank BRI di Sulawesi Selatan
Temperature and Mass Profile of Far-infrared Skeleton Nebula
Authors: Aryal Binil
Published: February 2018

Flux density variation of a newly discovered isolated far-infrared interstellar nebula (R.A. = 08h27m, Dec. = +25°54' (J2000)) is studied at 100 μm and 60 μm Infrared Astronomical Survey (IRAS) maps. The nebula contains two bright condensations ("nuclei") and several prominent filaments. The dust color temperature is estimated throughout the nebular region by dividing the 100 μm map by the 60 μm map and comparing the resulting flux I(100μm)/I(60μm) values at each map location with the values given for dust grain models by Dwek (1986). It is found that the dust colour temperature of the southern nucleus is 34±4 K and the temperature of its northern counterpart 32±4 K. The eastern filamentary structures are slightly cooler (20±2 K) than the western filamentary structures (26±3 K). Hence, the locations of the maximum emission i.e. the nuclei of the nebula are warmer than their filaments. It is interestingly noticed that there are no hints of star formation in the nebula, suggesting interaction with ambient matter or the presence of unknown external radiation. Possible explanations of the results will be explained.Key words: Nebula; Temperature; IRASThe Himalayan Physics Vol.1, No.1, May, 2010Page:1-3Uploaded Date: 28 July, 2011
Liquid Crystals Phase Transitions and AC-Calorimetry
Authors: Sigdel Krishna P.
Published: February 2018

Liquid crystal is a delicate and beautiful phase of matter showing the order in between liquid and crystals. They have different phases and phase transitions. A powerful tool called AC calorimetry can be used to characterize the different phases and phase transitions. In this article, use of ac-calorimetry technique in liquid crystal phases and phase transitions is described.Key words: Liquid and crystals; AC calorimetryThe Himalayan Physics Vol.1, No.1, May, 2010Page: 25-31Uploaded Date: 28 July, 2011
Millimeter Wave Propagation through Plasma
Authors: Chakrabarti S. K. , Akhter J. , Sinha R.
Published: February 2018

Theoretical investigation has been carried out to evaluate the attenuation constant and phase velocity of millimetre wave in plasma. For this purpose the expression for the permittivity of plasma medium is obtained. The concept of Faraday rotation has been introduced for utilisation of the same for further calculation. It has been found that attenuation constant and phase velocity both increase with increasing value of plasma frequency. However, the value of attenuation constant decreases with increasing operational frequency.Key words: Plasma; Millimetre wave; Faraday Effect; Attenutation constant; Phase velocityThe Himalayan Physics Vol.1, No.1, May, 2010Page: 34-36Uploaded Date: 28 July, 2011
Energy Disorder in Liquid Fe-Si Alloy
Authors: Adhikari D. , Jha I. S. , Singh B. P.
Published: February 2018

The observed asymmetry in the properties of mixing of Fe-Si alloy in molten state is successfully explained on the basis of regular associated solution model. We have determined the free energy of mixing, heat of mixing and entropy of mixing of Fe-Si alloys in molten state at 1873 K. The analysis suggests that heterocoordination leading to the formation of complex Fe 2Si is likely to exist in the liquid and is of a strongly interacting nature. The theoretical analysis reveals that the pairwise interaction energies between the species depend considerably on temperature.Keywords: Liquid alloy; Clusters; Thermodynamic propertiesThe Himalayan Physics Vol.1, No.1, May, 2010Page: 37-40Uploaded Date: 28 July, 2011
Analysis of Bistatic Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves by Melting Layer
Authors: Jha Binay Kumar
Published: February 2018

In this communication bistatic scattering of electromagnetic waves by the melting layer of precipitation has been presented. The bistatic radar reflectivities have been formulated and can be computed at 1- 100GHz by applying the Mie theory for raindropsize distributions at rain rates below 12.5mm/h. It is very important to study the integrated interference effects all along the propagation path as well as of greatest interest for evaluating the impact of the melting layer effects on bistatic interference for communications.Key words: Bistatic scattering; Interference; Hydrometeors; Melting layerThe Himalayan Physics Vol.1, No.1, May, 2010Page: 41-43Uploaded Date: 28 July, 2011
Zero Point Energy
Authors: Adhikari Krishna Raj
Published: February 2018

Zero point Energy/ zero point fields are not the new issue in the arena of physics but we feel new. Here, I am not going to set up a model to calculate zero point energy in particular case but collect some ideas and give definition of zero point energy, based on earlier brief attempts and present two ways of getting zero point energy in nature and some calculated result of zero point energy in some special cases. These things provide some ideas about zero point energy and substantiate the entity of zero point fluctuations and zero point energy in vacuum even at absolute zero. The Himalayan Physics Vol.1, No.1, May, 2010 Page: 67-68 Uploaded Date: 28 July, 2011
Ecological Study on Zooplankton of Some Fresh Water Bodies of Kathmandu Valley With Reference to Water Quality
Authors: Vaidya Sunil Ram , Yadav Umakant Roy
Published: February 2018

The present investigation was carried out in Bagmati river (Lotic water body), Taudah lake, Nag pokhari pond, Siddha pokhari pond and Godavari fish pond (Lentic water bodies) of the Kathmandu valley from May 2000 to April 2002. A monthly samples of water and zooplanktons were collected from those sites and analyzed for the entire twenty four months period. Only three groups of zooplankton viz: Rotifera, Cladocera and Copepoda were collected from the lotic and lentic water bodies. It was observed that Rotifers were found to be more diversified than Cladocerans and Copepods in all water bodies except in Nagpokhari. A total of seventy one species of zooplankton were recorded during that period. The lentic water bodies supported a higher species richness constituting seventy species whereas the lotic water bodies constituted only seven species of zooplankton. All investigated zooplanktons Rotifera, Cladodera and Copepoda were found contagiously distributed in all lentic water bodies. In the Bagmati river, Rotifers were recorded only in the upstream zone. Cladocerans predominated (74 %) in the upstream, Copepods predominated (70 %) in the mid-stream and again Cladocerans predominated (60 %) in the down-stream of the river. Among the investigated water bodies, the species richness was found higher in Godavari fish pond (36 species) than Taudah lake (35 species), Siddha pokhari (34 species) and Nag pokhari (26 species).The water quality of the investigated waterbodies were found to be deteriorated due to discharge of untreated effluents,solid wastes and poor conservation practices.Journal of Natural History Museum Vol. 23, 2008 Page 1-11
Primate Census in Kathmandu and West Parts of Nepal
Authors: Chalise Mukesh Kumar
Published: February 2018

Nepal consists of three major monkey species in different phytoecological zones from Tarai plain to the valleys of high mountains. This paper includes the census data, available for three species of monkeys of Nepal obtained from different research activities.Key words: Census; distribution; Nepal monkey; populationJournal of Natural History Museum Vol. 23, 2008 Page 60-64
Infestation Pattern of Macrosiphum rosae and Tetranychus sp. in Rose Plants (Rosa hybrida) Cultivated in Protected and Open Cultivation in Kathmandu District
Authors: Thapa Vinod Kumar , Budha Prem Bahadur
Published: February 2018

A study was carried out from January to December 2005 in four different sites of Kathmandu district. Infestation pattern of mite and aphid was observed in different canopy levels (top, middle and bottom) of rose plant. Top part of the plant showed highest aphid infestation followed by middle part and bottom part showed little or no infestation. Similar trend was observed in case of mite, with highest distribution in top, middle part and relatively low in bottom part. Macrosiphum rosae and Tetranychus sp. were found to be the dominant pests infesting rose plants in open and protected conditions respectively.Key words: Rose; mites; aphids; infestation; canopy level; KathmanduJournal of Natural History Museum Vol. 23, 2008 Page 88-91
Seasonal Food and Feeding Habits of Naziritor chelynoides (Mc Clelland) 1839 of Mardi Khola, Kaski, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Om Hari , Shreshta Jiwan
Published: February 2018

The fishes (Naziritor chelynoides) were collected in different months with the help of local devices (cast net and tiyari). The collected specimens were dissected in the laboratory and their gut contents were analyzed dividing food items (dietary items) into different groups viz., algae, diatoms, insects and fragments etc. The gut of fish consisted of different dietary items (plant origin and animal origin) indicating Naziritor chelynoides as an omnivorous fish. The average percentage of algae was found as 27.89 and average percentage of insects, diatoms and fragments were found as 20.15, 19.26 and 3.61 respectively. Water quality analysis of the Mardi khola (study area) revealed that the transparency of the water was crystal clear except in the rainy season. The dissolved oxygen was found in an optimum level (12.65mg/ l). The average temperature of the river was found as 19.12°C and the average pH was found as 8.41 during the study period.Key words: Feeding habits; Mardi Khola; omnivorous; water quality analysisJournal of Natural History Museum Vol. 23, 2008 Page 98-107
Prevalence of anti-HBc total positivity in an impoverished Urban Community in Banglades
Authors: Ghosh Dilip Kumar , Ghosh Chanchal Kumar , Nath Mukta , Safwath Syed Alamgir , Saha Santosh Kumar , Rowshon AHM
Published: February 2018

The infection with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global health problem. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections are rapidly spreading in developing countries due to the lack of health education, poverty, illiteracy and Hepatitis B vaccination. No widespread population based data of HBV is available in the country's aspect. So, a population-based serological survey was done to determine the prevalence of the Hepatitis B core antibody total (IgM+IgG) in an impoverished Urban Community in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 healthy individuals and age between 18-60 years from the urban slum in Dhaka city. The study was implemented through collaboration with Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka from January 2013 to June 2013. The study participants were selected through systematic sampling procedure and blood tested for anti-HBc. Anti-HBc estimations were carried out by VITROS Immune diagnostic assay. The study was pertained Ethical permission from Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) and every participant was informed regarding their written informed consent. Among the 384 respondents, 183(47.6%) individuals were positive for the core antibody of hepatitis B virus (anti-HBc). The anti HBc positive group consisted almost of equal number of male 93, (24.2%) and female 90 (23.4%). There was a significantly increasing prevalence of the core antibody among young adults and middle age of the respondents (28.7%). Major risk factors for exposure to Hepatitis B appeared to be Ear-nose-body piercing, Circumcision by Hajam, unsafe blood transfusion and unsterile dental intervention. High prevalence of hepatitis B Core antibody (47.6%) indicates that the members of this urban community are highly exposed to hepatitis B virus.
Riding the Plane Wave: Considerations for In Vivo Study Designs Employing High Frame Rate Ultrasound
Authors: Au Jason , Hughson Richard , Yu Alfred
Published: February 2018

Advancements in diagnostic ultrasound have allowed for a rapid expansion of the quantity and quality of non-invasive information that clinical researchers can acquire from cardiovascular physiology. The recent emergence of high frame rate ultrasound (HiFRUS) is the next step in the quantification of complex blood flow behavior, offering angle-independent, high temporal resolution data in normal physiology and clinical cases. While there are various HiFRUS methods that have been tested and validated in simulations and in complex flow phantoms, there is a need to expand the field into more rigorous in vivo testing for clinical relevance. In this tutorial, we briefly outline the major advances in HiFRUS, and discuss practical considerations of participant preparation, experimental design, and human measurement, while also providing an example of how these frameworks can be immediately applied to in vivo research questions. The considerations put forward in this paper aim to set a realistic framework for research labs which use HiFRUS to commence the collection of human data for basic science, as well as for preliminary clinical research questions.
Effect of Teleconnection Patterns on Changes in Water Temperature in Polish Lakes
Authors: Ptak Mariusz , Tomczyk Arkadiusz M. , Wrzesiński Dariusz
Published: February 2018

The objective of the paper was the determination of the effect of teleconnection patterns (North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), Arctic Oscillation (AO), East Atlantic pattern (EA), East Atlantic/Western Russia (EAWR), and Scandinavian pattern (SCAND)) on changes in air and water temperature in Polish lakes. Correlations of circulation indices with air and lake water temperature were analysed in the monthly cycle. Deviations of values of such components in different phases of the analysed atmospheric circulations types from mean average from the years 1971 to 2015 were also determined. The research showed a variable effect of the atmospheric circulations types. The strongest effect on water temperature was observed in winter, when AO and NAO circulation showed particularly evident influence. Deviations of water temperature from mean values from the analysed multi-annual period generally oscillated around 1.0 °C, reaching a maximum value of 1.4 °C. The presented research shows the complexity of processes determining changes in lake water temperature, the course of which depends on many factors with both regional (e.g., ice cover on lakes) and local range (conditions of water exchange, human pressure).
Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Using Waste Eggshell as a Base Catalyst under a Microwave Heating System
Authors: Peng Yen-Ping , Amesho Kassian , Chen Chin-En , Jhang Syu-Ruei , Chou Feng-Chih , Lin Yuan-Chung
Published: February 2018

This paper intends to explore the most affordable and environmentally friendly method for the synthesis of biodiesel. Substitute fuel is presently a significant topic all over the world, attributable to the efforts of reducing global warming, which is the result arising from the combustion of petroleum or petrol diesel fuel. Due to its advantages of being renewable and environmentally friendly, biodiesel production has the potential to become the major substitute of petrol diesel fuel. Biodiesel is non-toxic, biodegradable, is produced from renewable sources, and contributes a small amount of greenhouse gas (e.g., CO2 and SO2) emissions to the atmosphere. Research has established that one of the key obstacles to the commercialization of biodiesel is the high price of biodiesel production due to the shortage of suitable raw materials. However, waste-cooking-oil (WCO) is one of the most cost-effective sources of biodiesel synthesis, and can practically minimize the raw material cost. The research was carried out to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil in order to reduce the cost, waste, and pollution associated with biodiesel production. The application of a microwave heating system towards enhancing the production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil has been given little consideration in the preceding research, particularly with the application of eggshell as a heterogeneous catalyst. However, the tentative results in this study show significant performance in terms of biodiesel production, as follows: (1) the increasing of the reaction time from 120 to 165 min considerably increased the biodiesel production, which declined with a further rise to 210 min; (2) the results of this study reveal that a methanol-to-oil molar ratio of nine is appropriate and can be used for the best production of biodiesel; (3) the production of biodiesel in this study demonstrated a significant increase in response to the further increasing of power; (4) a 120 min response time, a ratio of 9:1 methanol-to-oil molar fraction, 65 °C temperature; (5) and 5 wt % catalyst were found to be the most ideal reaction conditions during this study. In summary, recycled eggshell was re-used as a suitable catalyst to produce new biodiesel from waste cooking oil, applicable to diesel engines.
Extraction of Structural System Designs from Topologies via Morphological Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Jootoo Achyuthan , Lattanzi David
Published: February 2018

Structural system design is the process of giving form to a set of interconnected components subjected to loads and design constraints while navigating a complex design space. While safe designs are relatively easy to develop, optimal designs are not. Modern computational optimization approaches employ population based metaheuristic algorithms to overcome challenges with the system design optimization landscape. However, the choice of the initial population, or ground structure, can have an outsized impact on the resulting optimization. This paper presents a new method of generating such ground structures, using a combination of topology optimization (TO) and a novel system extraction algorithm. Since TO generates monolithic structures, rather than systems, its use for structural system design and optimization has been limited. In this paper, truss systems are extracted from topologies through morphological analysis and artificial intelligence techniques. This algorithm, and its assessment, constitutes the key contribution of this paper. The structural systems obtained are compared with ground truth solutions to evaluate the performance of the algorithms. The generated structures are also compared against benchmark designs from the literature. The results indicate that the presented truss generation algorithm produces structures comparable to those generated through metaheuristic optimization, while mitigating the need for assumptions about initial ground structures.
Sparking New Opportunities for Charcoal-Based Fire History Reconstructions
Authors: Aleman Julie , Hennebelle Andy , Vannière Boris , Blarquez Olivier ,   The Global Paleofire Working Group
Published: February 2018

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Does a Fractal Microstructure Require a Fractional Viscoelastic Model?
Authors: Ostoja-Starzewski Martin , Zhang Jun
Published: February 2018

The question addressed by this paper is tackled through a continuum micromechanics model of a 2D random checkerboard, in which one phase is linear elastic and another linear viscoelastic of integer-order. The spatial homogeneity and ergodicity of the material statistics justify homogenization in the vein of the Hill–Mandel condition for viscoelastic media. Thus, uniform kinematic- or traction-controlled boundary conditions, applied to sufficiently large domains, provide macroscopic (RVE level) responses. With computational mechanics, this strategy is applied over the entire range of the relative content of both phases. Setting the volume fraction of either the elastic phase or the viscoelastic phase at the critical value (≃0.59) results in fractal patterns of site-percolation. Extensive simulations of boundary value problems show that, for a viscoelastic composite having such a fractal structure, the integer (not fractional) calculus model is adequate. In other words, the spatial randomness of the composite material—even in the fractal regime—is not necessarily the cause of the fractional order viscoelasticity.
A Database for Climatic Conditions around Europe for Promoting GSHP Solutions
Authors: De Carli Michele , Bernardi Adriana , Cultrera Matteo , Dalla Santa Giorgia , Di Bella Antonino , Emmi Giuseppe , Galgaro Antonio , Graci Samantha , Mendrinos Dimitrios , Mezzasalma Giulia , Pasquali Riccardo , Pera Sebastian , Perego Rodolfo , Zarrella Angelo
Published: February 2018

Weather plays an important role for energy uses in buildings. For this reason, it is required to define the proper boundary conditions in terms of the different parameters affecting energy and comfort in buildings. They are also the basis for determining the ground temperature in different locations, as well as for determining the potential for using geothermal energy. This paper presents a database for climates in Europe that has been used in a freeware tool developed as part of the H2020 research project named “Cheap-GSHPs”. The standard Köppen-Geiger climate classification has been matched with the weather data provided by the ENERGYPLUS and METEONORM software database. The Test Reference Years of more than 300 locations have been considered. These locations have been labelled according to the degree-days for heating and cooling, as well as by the Köppen-Geiger scale. A comprehensive data set of weather conditions in Europe has been created and used as input for a GSHP sizing software, helping the user in selecting the weather conditions closest to the location of interest. The proposed method is based on lapse rates and has been tested at two locations in Switzerland and Ireland. It has been demonstrated as quite valid for the project purposes, considering the spatial distribution and density of available data and the lower computing load, in particular for locations where altitude is the main factor controlling on the temperature variations.
Oviposition Deterrent and Larvicidal and Pupaecidal Activity of Seven Essential Oils and their Major Components against Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae): Synergism–antagonism Effects
Authors: Andrade-Ochoa Sergio , Sánchez-Aldana Daniela , Chacón-Vargas Karla Fabiola , Rivera-Chavira Blanca E. , Sánchez-Torres Luvia E. , Camacho Alejandro D. , Nogueda-Torres Benjamín , Nevárez-Moorillón Guadalupe Virginia
Published: February 2018

The larvicidal activity of essential oils cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl), Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) cumin (Cuminum cyminum Linnaeus), clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry), laurel (Laurus nobilis Linnaeus), Mexican oregano (Lippia berlandieri Schauer) and anise (Pimpinella anisum Linnaeus)) and their major components are tested against larvae and pupae of Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Third instar larvae and pupae are used for determination of lethality and mortality. Essential oils with more than 90% mortality after a 30-min treatment are evaluated at different time intervals. Of the essential oils tested, anise and Mexican oregano are effective against larvae, with a median lethal concentration (LC50) of 4.7 and 6.5 µg/mL, respectively. Anise essential oil and t-anethole are effective against pupae, with LC50 values of 102 and 48.7 µg/mL, respectively. Oregano essential oil and carvacrol also have relevant activities. A kinetic analysis of the larvicidal activity, the oviposition deterrent effect and assays of the effects of the binary mixtures of chemical components are undertaken. Results show that anethole has synergistic effects with other constituents. This same effect is observed for carvacrol and thymol. Limonene shows antagonistic effect with β-pinene. The high larvicidal and pupaecidal activities of essential oils and its components demonstrate that they can be potential substitutes for chemical compounds used in mosquitoes control programs.
Influence of Scanning Strategies on Processing of Aluminum Alloy EN AW 2618 Using Selective Laser Melting
Authors: Koutny Daniel , Palousek David , Pantelejev Libor , Hoeller Christian , Pichler Rudolf , Tesicky Lukas , Kaiser Jozef
Published: February 2018

This paper deals with various selective laser melting (SLM) processing strategies for aluminum 2618 powder in order to get material densities and properties close to conventionally-produced, high-strength 2618 alloy. To evaluate the influence of laser scanning strategies on the resulting porosity and mechanical properties a row of experiments was done. Three types of samples were used: single-track welds, bulk samples and samples for tensile testing. Single-track welds were used to find the appropriate processing parameters for achieving continuous and well-shaped welds. The bulk samples were built with different scanning strategies with the aim of reaching a low relative porosity of the material. The combination of the chessboard strategy with a 2 × 2 mm field size fabricated with an out-in spiral order was found to eliminate a major lack of fusion defects. However, small cracks in the material structure were found over the complete range of tested parameters. The decisive criteria was the elimination of small cracks that drastically reduced mechanical properties. Reduction of the thermal gradient using support structures or fabrication under elevated temperatures shows a promising approach to eliminating the cracks. Mechanical properties of samples produced by SLM were compared with the properties of extruded material. The results showed that the SLM-processed 2618 alloy could only reach one half of the yield strength and tensile strength of extruded material. This is mainly due to the occurrence of small cracks in the structure of the built material.
Effective-Medium Inversion of Induced Polarization Data for Mineral Exploration and Mineral Discrimination: Case Study for the Copper Deposit in Mongolia
Authors: Zhdanov Michael , Endo Masashi , Cox Leif , Sunwall David
Published: February 2018

This paper develops a novel method of 3D inversion of induced polarization (IP) survey data, based on a generalized effective-medium model of the IP effect (GEMTIP). The electrical parameters of the effective-conductivity model are determined by the intrinsic petrophysical and geometrical characteristics of composite media, such as the mineralization and/or fluid content of rocks and the matrix composition, porosity, anisotropy, and polarizability of formations. The GEMTIP model of multiphase conductive media provides a quantitative tool for evaluation of the type of mineralization, and the volume content of different minerals using electromagnetic (EM) data. The developed method takes into account the nonlinear nature of both electromagnetic induction and IP phenomena and inverts the EM data in the parameters of the GEMTIP model. The goal of the inversion is to determine the electrical conductivity and the intrinsic chargeability distributions, as well as the other parameters of the relaxation model simultaneously. The recovered parameters of the relaxation model can be used for the discrimination of different rocks, and in this way may provide an ability to distinguish between uneconomic mineral deposits and zones of economic mineralization using geophysical remote sensing technology.
Patient-Centered Communication
Authors: Naughton Cynthia
Published: February 2018

As the population ages, morbidity and mortality associated with chronic disease will increase. Some patient-centered improvements have been made in health care services, but optimal health has not been fully realized. Only when pharmacists have a holistic understanding of an individual patient, including their experience of illness and medication, can they effectively assess appropriateness, safety, efficacy, and adherence to medications and develop realistic treatment plans. When patients are involved in their care, they are better able to manage complex chronic conditions by understanding and adhering to their plan of care. Pharmacists can enable patients to participate fully using patient-centered communication. There are relatively few published articles on patient-centered communication specific to pharmacists, but the Calgary-Cambridge guide and Four Habits model have applicability to pharmacy practice. The Patient-Centered Communication Tools (PaCT), created for use in pharmacy education and loosely based on the Four Habits model, can assist pharmacists in developing their patient-centered communication skills. Lastly, best practices for patient-centered communication in pharmacy practice are described.
Strangeness Production in Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions at SIS Energies
Authors: Steinberg Vinzent , Oliinychenko Dmytro , Staudenmaier Jan , Petersen Hannah
Published: February 2018

Simulating Many Accelerated Strongly-interacting Hadrons (SMASH) is a new hadronic transport approach designed to describe the non-equilibrium evolution of heavy-ion collisions. The production of strange particles in such systems is enhanced compared to elementary reactions (Blume and Markert 2011), providing an interesting signal to study. Two different strangeness production mechanisms are discussed: one based on resonances and another using forced canonical thermalization. Comparisons to experimental data from elementary collisions are shown.
Completeness of Prenatal Records in Community Hospital Charts
Authors: Whitehead Nedra , Strange Laura B. , Kennedy Sara M. , Burson Katrina D. , Kilpatrick Gina L.
Published: February 2018

We describe the completeness of prenatal data in maternal delivery records and the prevalence of selected medical conditions and complications among patients delivering at community hospitals around Atlanta, Georgia. Medical charts for 199 maternal-infant dyads (99 infants in normal newborn nurseries and 104 infants in newborn intensive care nurseries) were identified by medical records staff at 9 hospitals and abstracted on site. Ninety-eight percent of hospital charts included prenatal records, but over 20 percent were missing results for common laboratory tests and prenatal procedures. Forty-nine percent of women had a pre-existing medical condition, 64 percent had a prenatal complication, and 63 percent had a labor or delivery complication. Missing prenatal information limits the usefulness of these records for research and may result in unnecessary tests or procedures or inappropriate medical care.