bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correction of Non Linearity of Load Cell using Adaptive Technique with Mathematical Approximation
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Dr.B.C.Roy Engineering College, Durgapur & H.o.D ( Examination Dept.), India., Rakshit* Mr. Ramkrishna , Majumdar Angshuman ,   Associate Professorin, Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, Brainware University, Kolkata, India., Dey Mr. Rajesh ,   Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, BGI-SDET, India.
Published: June 2020

Load Cell is used to evaluate unknown objects ' weight. It presents noise at the output due to different inner and external variables. The output deviates from the required response. This project's primary goal is to use Adaptive and Approximation methods to rectify a load cell's output reaction. Approximation is used to generate the reference or training signal at first using Approximation techniques. To generate the training signal, Least Square Approximation (LSA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) techniques are used and optimized to the desired value. This training signal is later used in an adaptive scheme as a reference signal. Adaptive methods are used to correct the load cell's output reaction. In the adaptive filter, Least Means Square Algorithms are used to remove the noisy load cell output with the adaptive filter. The noise is primarily caused by the creeping and drifting mistake at the output. The Adaptive Filter utilizes the reference signal produced by approximation methods to eliminate both creeping and drifting errors and to produce a load cell's required reaction.
Electromagnetic Field EMF ) R adiation and its I mpact on Our Health and Eco System
Authors:   Indian Community School Amman, Kuwait, Matthew*  , Samrajesh M.D. ,   Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Kuwait, Sasikala Dr.J.E. Merlin ,   Assistant Professor, Alagappa University College of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Ravichandran Dr.T. ,   Assistant Professor, Govt.College of Education, Pudukkottai
Published: June 2020

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation is a wave of the electromagnetic field. The radiation from mobile phones, cordless phones, mobile antennas, and many other devices pose health threats, especially when they are close to the body for extended period. In humans and animals, bioelectrical signals regulate many processes. Therefore, EMF radiations can interfere with the natural way of how our body works; it affects our body at cell level. Moreover, the impact of EMF radiation on our eco-system is serious due to growing number of broadcasting antennas, mobile communications base stations etc. World Health Organization (WHO) says the EMF radiations produced by mobile phone is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as possible carcinogen to humans. The aim of this research paper is to survey on mobile phone usage and EMF radiation awareness. Our results from analyzing the survey data shows that 86.2% people keep their mobile phones near their ears while receiving calls, 77.7% people keep mobile phones in their bedroom before going to bed. Based on the results and considering the major impact of EMF radiations, we propose innovative house design called Radiation Reduced Dwelling (RRD) by which the EMF radiation exposure can be minimized at home. Moreover, we propose an Environment Friendly Link (EFL) by which mobile base stations case be avoided in forests and hilly areas.
An Efficient Data Scheduling Mechanism for Smart Homes
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, GITAM School of Technology, GITAM Bangalore Campus, Bangalore, India, S M Rajesh , M A Sukruth Gowda ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineer- ing,School of Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore, India, K H Shivaprasada ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, GITAM School of Technology, GITAM Bangalore Campus, Bangalore, India, G Sandhya ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, KNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
Published: June 2020

The growth in technology with respect to Internet of Things is rapid in the current scenario. Every device, every aspect is becoming smart. Smart home is one such application where in which delay in the efficient delivery of critical packets is the challenge. The existing techniques are time consuming and will not be able to satisfy the changing requirement. In this paper an efficient scheduling technique is proposed for smart home communities by identifying the critical messages and assigning priority along with the deadline to such packets which helps in reducing the delaying and serving the critical packets at the required time.
885 Retrieval Number: F9946038620/2020©BEIESP DOI:10.35940/ijrte.F9946.059120 Journal Website: www.ijrte.org Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication GST in India – Deal Maker or Breaker for Distributers
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Finance Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Loyola College Chennai, Priya* Dr. D. Madhava , Tholath Dr. Deepa Ittimani ,   Associate Professor, Marketing Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Loyola College, Chennai
Published: June 2020

When GST was implemented in India in the year 2017, there was a sea of change in the way in which tax was collected. In the Distribution process where there was different levels of partners involved there was collection of taxes in different stages which was followed till the implementation of GST. In this case study in order to familiarize the students with the evolution of the GST system and the impact of it on the channel partners we are looking at the case of Mr.Kumar , he had started his distribution agency Pitambar Distributors in 1986 the tax structure for a distributor in India had - value added tax, octroi and service tax .In 2006 the first step towards the implementation of GST - Goods and Services Tax was taken which became a reality and came into being by July 2017.The Post GST Scenario changed the playing field for FMCG companies which automatically reflected on their channel members namely distributers like Pitamber Industries. In this context with the data available from Pitambar agencies in the past year Mr.Kumar has to now rethink his strategies and decide whether to continue in the same business or not. This case can be used to identify the impact of GST on The FMCG Sector, Chart the progress of GST till date, to familiarize students regarding distribution processes and the implication of GST on the same, to identify impact on sales of different category of FMCG products after the implementation of GST
Di krapfen e graffe
Authors: Gheno Vera
Published: June 2020

Giulia V. ci chiede se sia vero, come ha letto da diverse parti, che krapfen e graffa abbiano lo stesso etimo e, nel caso, quale sia il motivo di tale radice comune.
Qual è il verbo più adatto per la pizza: condire, guarnire o farcire?
Authors: Vignuzzi Ugo
Published: June 2020

Alice D. da Treviso ci racconta la sua incertezza sul verbo da usare per commentare l'abbondanza (o la mancanza) di ingredienti sulla pizza.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA SIKAP DAN PENGHARGAAN TERHADAP KEPATUHAN PEKERJA DALAM PENGISIAN (HAZARD OBSERVATION CARD) DI SALAH SATU PERUSAHAAN PENYIMPANAN BAHAN KIMIA DI KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Sari Ria Purnama
Published: June 2020

HUBUNGAN ANTARA SIKAP DAN PENGHARGAAN TERHADAP KEPATUHAN PEKERJA DALAM PENGISIAN (HAZARD OBSERVATION CARD)  DI SALAH SATU PERUSAHAAN PENYIMPANAN BAHAN KIMIA DI KALIMANTAN TIMUR

Ria Purnama Sari

Departemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda Kalimantan Timur

Email : riapurnamasari17584@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT

 

Work accidents could occur due to unsafe working conditions and unsafe work behavior. Reporting dangerous events and accidents is a method and procedure that can be done to prevent dangerous events or accidents that recur. Bird's theory states that recurring nearmiss is mostly caused by unsafe behavior that can increase the risk of work accidents. Identification of unsafe behavior can be done with the Behavior Base Safety (BBS) approach, namely through the filling of hazard observation cards. This type of research used quantitative methods with cross sectional design. The number of samples studied was 76 workers with total sampling from workforce population. The study was conducted in July - August 2019. Data analysis in this study used the Spearman Rank test with a value of (α = 0,05).

The results showed there were a relationship between attitude variables (Pvalue = 0,013) and awardin (Pvalue = 0,016. It is suggested to improve system of reward in order to increase worker motivation, make safety instructions regarding the obligation to fill a hazard reporting card, discussion forums or meetings related to the STOP Card program, design a interesting safety media communications focused on observing safe and unsafe condition in the work place.

 

Keywords : Hazard Observation Card, Behavior Based Safety
CLINICAL CHALLENGES FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST FACING PATIENT WITH ACROMEGALY. CASE REPORT
Authors: Gudaitytė Jūratė , Jermolajevaitė Justina , Judickas Martynas
Published: June 2020

Background and objectives: Acromegaly is endocri­nal disorder which results in changes involving ge­neral appearance as well as upper airway abnorma­lities, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders which can aggravate the anesthesia and can lead to compli­cations. We aim to discuss the challenges for anesthe­siologist that occurs facing patient with acromegaly and are necessary to investigate before performing any kind of intervention.
Case Presentation: 79 years old male patient presen­ted the hospital with recently diagnosed acromegaly for rectal prolapse surgery. From anamnesis he had NYHAIII with cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and arterial hypertension, also multiple old compressive fractures Th10 – L5. He was graded with Mallam­pati score IV and ASA class IV. The complemen­tary examinations were made to assess the possible complications. In induction of general anesthesia the intubation was performed using fibro- bronchoscope and anesthesia went without complications except hypotension which was managed. After surgery the patient was leaded to the postoperative room for furt­her monitoring.
Discussion and Conclusion: Acromegalic patients have an increased risk of difficulty during anesthe­sia compared to general population due to difficult intubation, cardiovascular complications , OSA , alte­ration in intraoperative glucose intolerance and fluid regulation. Therefore profound investigation and as­sessment are necessary to predict and prepare for possible difficulties in the surgery room.
Causal Inference in Industrial Alarm Data byTimely Clustered Alarms and Transfer Entropy
Authors: Fahimipirehgalin Mina
Published: June 2020

In large-scale
industrial plants, alarm management system (AMS) has a critical role in safety
and efficiency of the plant. High degree of connectivity in large-scale plants
results in high degree of dependencies between the generated alarms, and thus
in any abnormal condition, a huge number of alarms are presented to the
operator. This phenomenon is known as alarm flood, which might lead to a
hazardous situation if the operator cannot handle them. Therefore, an efficient
alarm analysis system is required to assist the operator by detecting the
sequence of alarms and the root-cause analysis between them. In this paper, a data-driven method using the
alarm log file is proposed to detect the causal sequence of the alarms. In this
method, an efficient alarm clustering based on time distance between the alarms
is proposed to keep the timely close alarms in one cluster. This clustering
approach can help to preserve the neighboring alarms in one cluster. By
similarity analysis between the detected clusters, the similar clusters can
form a category of alarms. Each category and the clusters inside them are
further analyzed for root-cause detection by means of transfer entropy.
Finally, the proposed method is evaluated with an industrial alarm data
Taking the ‘sauer’ out of sauerkraut: a rapid update on the pathophysiology and treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Authors: Brand L , Steyn SF , Wolmarans DW
Published: June 2020

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in layman’s terms known as heartburn, is a condition characterised by frequent oesophageal contact with gastric acid. Contrary to what is generally accepted, GERD is not caused by excessive quantities of gastric acid. Rather, symptoms result from any combination of a number of contributing factors, including decreased lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, hiatus hernia (where the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm), reduced oesophageal and gastric clearance and compromised oesophageal mucosa barrier integrity. Although most patients are able to manage GERD symptoms by means of lifestyle changes, chronic and recurrent episodes of reflux may result in erosive oesophagitis, nasal inflammation, dysphagia, i.e. difficulty in swallowing, and even pulmonary complications, e.g. asthma.
The Reflective Model of Intercultural Competency: A Multidimensional, Qualitative Approach to Study Abroad Assessment
Authors: Williams Tracy Rundstrom
Published: June 2020

This paper presents a multidimensional, qualitative approach to data collection. This approach makes qualitative data easy to collect and encourages students to reflect and contextualize their experience so that the students themselves articulate their own growth towards intercultural competence. This article will demonstrate how I established a set of learning outcomes for study abroad, encouraged student awareness of these learning outcomes prior to departure and during the program, and collected qualitative data to measure how well students were reaching these outcomes. This innovative approach, the Reflective Model of Intercultural Competence, shows both the benefits of qualitative data and of a multidimensional collection process. This approach provides rich data about student gains and it encourages students to consider their experience in broad terms, providing them with meaningful ways to articulate their experience to others. Furthermore, integrating learning outcomes into assessment reinforces their importance. The Reflective Model of Intercultural Competence provides a new and effective multifaceted tool for assessing study abroad outcomes
An Analysis of Contact Types of Study Abroad Students: The Peer Cohort, the Host Culture and the Electronic Presence of the Home Culture in Relation to Readiness and Outcomes
Authors: Savicki Victor
Published: June 2020

International educators have accepted the “contact hypothesis,” the premise that more student contact with a foreign culture is better. The current study examines this premise in more detail especially in regard to the “third culture” of American student peer cohorts, and the impact of continued electronic contact with student’s home culture.  In general, study abroad students spend approximately twice as much time in contact with each other than they do with individuals from the host culture.  Higher percentages of contact with other American student peers is related to lower readiness for study abroad, worse affective and behavioral outcomes, and different acculturative strategies. However, higher percentages of contact with the host culture is not necessarily related to better outcomes. Higher host culture contact is, however, related to better readiness, more functional coping strategies, and more active encounters with the host culture.  Electronic contact with the home culture is not negatively related to study abroad outcomes, and may support a more effective appraisal of the study abroad environment.  Higher percentages of contact with other American student peers by itself may not be the mechanism for difficulties that some students encounter; rather it may be a symptom of anxiety, negative expectations, and an imbalance of challenge over support.  Implications for program design are discussed.
From preservation to sharing: photography and the design of new museum practices at the Théo Brandão Museum of Anthropology and Folklore
Authors: Rechenberg Fernanda , Souza Iara , de Paula Tayná
Published: June 2020

This research discusses restitution practices in museum institutions based on the work of sharing a set of photographs from the collection of the Théo Brandão Museum of Anthropology and Folklore (MTB) of Federal University of Alagoas. We select the “Guerreiro” subseries, a document of the most emblematic play in the state of Alagoas. While these photographs are products of meaning in a specific intellectual context, the regional movements and policies for the defense and promotion of folklore, it is also known that the classificatory and informative framework in museum objects is always transitory and procedural. As interviews with masters and coordinators of Guerreiros’ groups active in Maceió expand the possibilities of interpretations of this collection, they point out issues such as living conditions, migrations, gender roles and authorship, while also providing opportunities for reflections that lead to the design of new museum practices.
Key-words: Photographic collection; Guerreiro; Alagoas
PATIENT HEALTH MONITORING USING ARDUINO THROUGH IOT
Authors: Dr.B.Srikanth  , P.Divya  , P.Nandini  , Sk.Sabira  , T.Bharathi.
Published: June 2020

Health has prime importance in our day-to-day life. Sound health is necessary to do the daily work properly. Monitoring your beloved ones becomes a difficult task in the modern day life. Keeping track of the health status of the patient at home is a difficult task. Especially old age patients should be periodically monitored and their loved ones need to be informed about their health status from time to time while at work. An innovative system that automated this task with ease. System puts forward a smart patient health monitoring system that uses Sensors to track patient health and uses internet to inform their loved ones in case of any issues. This project aims at developing a system which gives body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate using LM35, pressure sensor and pulse sensor respectively.These sensors are interfaced with Micro Controller Arduino ATMEGA328. This Micro- Controller Arduino ATMEGA328 is provided with a programming written in embedded c language. The data is sent to the server through wireless data transmission. This wireless data transmission is done by ESP8266 module. Data is transmitted on IOT platform i.e. thing speak which generates the graphs of Temperature, Blood Pressure and Heart Beat over a period of time. Data visualization is done on Thing speak, so that record of data can be stored over period of time. This data is stored on web server, so that it can be seen to user who logged into the website using his username and its corresponding password.
KEYWORDS: IoT,Arduiuno,Microcontroller,Smart.Health.
ASSESSMENT OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN BELT AROUND INDUSTRIES IN ASSAM USING SELECTIVE TREE AND PLANT SPECIES
Authors: Jiban Jyoti Das
Published: June 2020

Industrialization is an important aspect of a growing economy. However, rapid industrialization has caused many serious impacts on the environment. One such impact is the deteriorating air quality, especially around industries. It is said that afforestation is the best and simplest way for improving the air quality. Also, trees and plants have been increasingly used as filters for dust particles around the home, traffic roads, etc. In scientific studies, it has also been found that trees and plant leaves can be used to assess the ambient air quality by an index called the Air pollution tolerance index. A literature search has been done on the scientific database like Sciencedirect and Researchgate to review the existing knowledge of Air pollution tolerance index and to find the tolerant and sensitive species based on it so that these species can be selectively planted to assess the ambient air quality and also to develop a better green belt around refineries and industries in Assam. The study has reviewed the linkage of the impact of air pollution on leaves of plants and trees through scientific evidence. Through such scientific reviews, the most tolerant species of trees and plants were chosen with the condition that it can grow under the climatic condition of Assam. The recommendation and suggestions of tolerant tree and plant species can be used for specific species plantations for developing green belts around refineries and industries in Assam. The recommendation of sensitive species can be used for monitoring ambient air quality with reference to other standard procedures.

KEYWORDS: Air pollution tolerance index, Industries, Air-
pollution, Green belt
Pengaruh Motivasi dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT.Kahatex
Authors: Hasyim M. Ardi Nupi , Maje Germanus Ignasius Loyola , Alimah Vina ' , Priyadi Shintya Ayu Putri
Published: June 2020

The study aims to determine the effect of employee motivation on PT. Kahatex, the influence of employee work discipline at PT. Kahatex, as well as motivation and work discipline towards employees at PT. Kahatex. The data analysis method in this study uses the casual association method and uses a quantitative approach with quantitative data processing techniques with data processing techniques using multiple regression analysis. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire. Questionnaires distributed to employees of PT. Kahatex. Measurements were made with a Likert on a scale of one to five. The results of this study indicate that when viewed from a partial test (t) it can be seen that the results of the t value (count) is 1,782 0.05. it means that the motivation variable does not affect the performance of the employees of PT. Kahatex. Judging from the partial test (t) can be known the results of the t value (count) of 0.569 0.05. it means that the work discipline variable does not affect the performance of the employees of PT. Kahatex. While seen from the simultaneous test (F) it can be seen that the significance value for motivation of Work Motivation (X1) and Work Discipline (X2) on Employee Performance (Y) is 0,000 <0.05 and F (count) 12,706> F (table) 3 , 30, Undeniably As H3 is accepted which is intended as Work Motivation (X1) and Work Discipline (X2) simultaneously on Employee Performance (Y).
Struktur Modal Memediasi Pertumbuhan Perusahaan dan ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Pratiwi Triska Aprilia , Budiarti Anindhyta
Published: June 2020

Salah satu tujuan utama perusahaan yang harus dapat dicapai melalui pelaksanaan fungsi manajemen keuangan dengan hati-hati dan tepat mengingat setiap keputusan keuangan yang diambil akan mempengaruhi keputusan keuangan lainnya yang nantinya berdampak terhadap nilai perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel pertumbuhan perusahaan dan ukuran perusahaan terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan struktur modal sebagai variabel intervening. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan perkebunan yang go public di Bursa Efek Indonesia, teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling dan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebesar 16 perusahaan, periode pengamatan yang dilakukan pada tahun 2014-2018. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder dengan menggunakan data laporan keuangan.Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur. Hasil pengujian dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap struktur modal, ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap struktur modal, pertumbuhan perusahaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, dan struktur modal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, sedangkan dengan menggunakan analisis jalur diketahui struktur modal mampu memediasi pengaruh dari pertumbuhan perusahaan terhadap nilai perusahaan namun tidak memediasi pengaruh ukuran perusahaan terhadap nilai perusahaan.
Analisis Pengembangan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui Sektor Pertanian di Kab. Padang Lawas Utara
Authors: Marita Marita
Published: June 2020

Faktor terpenting yang mempengaruhi produktivitas pertanian adalah mutu benih, lahan pertanian dan pemasaran hasil panen. Tingkat pendapatan petani secara umum dipengaruhi oleh beberapa komponen yaitu : jumlah produksi, harga jual, dan biaya- biaya yang dikeluarkan petani dalam pertaniannya. Ini berarti bahwa perhatian pemerintah terhadap sektor pertanian merupakan usaha untuk memperbaiki taraf kehidupan sebagian besar penduduk yang tergolong miskin. Pertanian dan perkebunan merupakan salah satu komoditi yang mempunyai prospek cerah guna menambah pendapatan para petani. Hal tersebut dapat memberi motivasi tersendiri bagi petani untuk lebih mengembangkan dan meningkatkan produksinya dengan harapan agar pada saat panen usaha memperoleh hasil penjualan tinggi guna memenuhi kebutuhannya. Namun kadang kala dalam kenyataannya berbicara lain. Ketika saat panen tiba, hasil melimpah tetapi harga mendadak turun, dan lebih parah lagi jika hasil produksi yang telah diprediksikan jauh melenceng dari jumlah produksi yang dihasilkan, produksi minim, harga rendah dan tidak menentu membuat petani kadang merasa kecewa bahkan patah semangat untuk tetap mengembangkan usaha pertaniannya. Hal ini disebabkan karena setiap kegiatan pengolahan lahan pertanian mutlak petani mengeluarkan biaya untuk kegiatan produksi, mulai dari pengadaan bibit, pupuk, pengolahan, pestisida dan biaya lainnya yang tidak terduga
Analisa Faktor Eksternal yang Mempengaruhi Tingkat Return on Equity
Authors: Inrawan Ady , Silitonga Hery Pandapotan , Sudirman Acai
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of company external factors (inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates) on the ROE level. Associative research is used in this study with a qualitative approach. The object of research in companies of the Basic Industrial and Chemical Sub Sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange Period 2009 - 2018. Data collection techniques using the documentation method, data analysis techniques assumption of classiation, multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing. The results obtained, 1) Inflation, interest rates, exchange rates negatively affect ROE, 2) inflation rates, interest rates, and exchange rates affect ROE of 91.8%, 3) F test results, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, and Exchange Rates have a significant effect on ROE.
ANALISIS DAMPAK RASIO KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERCATAT PADA JII
Authors: Astuti Astuti , Susanti Elly , Silitonga Hery Pandapotan
Published: June 2020

The research method uses qualitative data, secondary data sources, using documentation methods, classic data assumption test analysis techniques, coefficient of determination, hypothesis testing. The object of research in companies incorporated in the Jakarta Islamic Index in the period 2014 - 2018. The results of this study by F statistical tests show that all independent variables influence the dependent variable. In statistical test t current ratio has a negative and significant effect on stock prices. Size and Debt to Asset Ratio influence and are not significant on stock prices. Return on Assets has a positive and significant effect on stock prices.
Essential Advising to Underpin Effective Language Learning and Teaching
Authors: Hobbs Moira , Dofs Kerstin
Published: June 2020

This paper is aimed at managers, teachers and advisors who are involved with language learner advising. It will first give a historic background to autonomy and advising (Benson & Voller, 1997; Crabbe, 1993; Holec, 1981) , then discuss what advising means and what skill set is required for this. The paper will also look at how autonomy is linked to advising, strategies for effective language learning (Oxford,1990), and self-regulation while using these strategies (Oxford, 2011; Ranalli, 2012; Rose 2012). It will then touch on more recent ideas around processes for helping students become more effective and more autonomous through advising (Mynard & Carson, 2012). Some practical approaches for advising (Kelly, 1996; Mozzon-McPherson, 2002 2007; Riley, 1997) will be referred to, as will the all-important differences between teaching and counselling approaches. Finally, the article will briefly discuss reflection as a useful professional development tool.
Institutional Challenges for a Voluntary-Basis Language Learning Advising Program
Authors: Ogawa Yuuki , Hase Ryo
Published: June 2020

This quantitative report was conducted to explore the potential factors which promoted the increased number of students who utilized the English Consultation Room (ECR) which is one of the self-access programs at the World Language Center (WLC), Soka University, Japan. In 2013, 63.5% of students used the English language learning advising service in total whereas the number of students increased to 70.2% in 2014. While self-access centers (SACs) are widely recognized as an effective means to promoting students’ language learning, especially outside the classroom, just establishing the facilities does not guarantee frequent and active use by students. Increasing the number of users, in fact, may be an institutional challenge for program coordinators (Kodate, 2012). The results of the report may give the self-access program coordinators an insight into the students’ frequent use of the program. In addition, it may provide an example of how usage figures relating to an advising program can be effectively collected and analyzed.
Exploring Push and Pull Motivations of Russian Tourists to Turkey
Authors: Cengizci Aslihan Dursun , Başer Gözdegül , Karasakal Sezer
Published: June 2020

Diverse studies have focused on understanding the travel motivations of tourists, yet few explain the specific travel motivations of Russian tourists. In this regard, this study aims to explore the push and pull factors that motivate Russian tourists to visit Antalya, Turkey. Escape
was regarded as the most important push factors, while the appealing outdoors was found to be the most important pull factor. An importance–performance analysis suggests that hotel services need to be improved. Regression analyses show that overall satisfaction was mostly affected by
satisfaction with hotel services, while positive word-of-mouth and revisit intentions were affected the most by satisfaction with the appealing outdoors. Lastly, correlation analysis was used to discover interconnections between the push and pull motivation factors. Recommendations are provided
for tourism authorities.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP DISIPLIN KERJA PADA BALAI DIKLAT LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DAN KEHUTANAN PEMATANGSIANTAR
Authors: Arsilah Nina , Lie Darwin , Butarbutar Marisi , Nainggolan Lora Ekana
Published: June 2020

The formulation of this research problem is how the influence of Leadership and Job Satisfaction on Work Discipline at Balai Diklat Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Pematangsiantar. The research method used in this paper is literature research and field research. Its population is employees of Balai Diklat Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Pematangsiantar amounted to 57 people. The data used are data by qualitative and qualitative data, and data collection techniques by questionnaire, interview and documentation. Then the technique of data analysis using qualitative descriptive method and quantitative descriptive method. Results of analysis of multiple linier regression is Ŷ = 26,243 + 1,232X1 + 0,681X2, means there is a positive influence between leadership and job satisfaction on work discipline. The strength of the relationship between the three variables is strong, is r = 0,752. From the coefficient of determination can be explained high low work discipline 56,5%, and the remaining 43,5% explained by other factors that are not discussed in this study. From the results of processing and calculation of the questionnaire, the authors get the conclusion that the leadership and job satisfaction applied Balai Diklat Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Pematangsiantar have a positive and significant effect on work discipline. This is proven by hypothesis testing simultaneously, where the test result fhitung (35,062)> fhitung (3,17) with significance level 0,000 < alpha 0,05. Keywords: Leadership, Job Satisfaction And Work Discipline
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN INTELEKTUAL DAN ETOS KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA PT BPRS AMANAH BANGSA PEMATANGSIANTAR
Authors: Saragih Sepri Malik , Lie Darwin , Butarbutar Marisi , Julyanthry Julyanthry
Published: June 2020

The results of this study can be summed summarized as follows: 1. Intellectual Ability is high, ethic of work is high enough and employee performance is high. 2. Regression analysis result is Ŷ = 33,312 + 0,306X1 + 0,302X2, meaning there is positive influence between intellectual ability and ethic of work on employee performance. 3. The results of the analysis correlations is r = 0,660 which means there is a moderately high and positive correlation between intellectual ability and ethic of work with employee performance. The level of employee performance can be explained 43,6% by intellectual ability and ethic of work. 4. Hypothesis test result stated that H0 is rejected, it means intellectual ability and ethic of work have positive and significant influence on employee performance at PT BPRS Amanah Bangsa Pematangsiantar simultaneously and partially. The suggestions of this research is: 1. To strengthen the intellectual ability, the agency should provide opportunities for further education. 2. To improve ethic of work, employee should try to be more sincere and grateful in working for improving the quality of work. 3. To improve performance, the agency should give opportunity for employees to innovate in order to rise the creativity of work. Keywords: Intellectual Ability, Ethic of Work and Employee Performance.
PENGARUH BRAND IMAGE DAN PERSEPSI KONSUMEN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN DI PT INDOMARCO PRISMATAMA (INDOMARCO) (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Semester VIII (Delapan) Program S1 Manajemen STIE Sultan Agung Pematangsiantar)
Authors: Desiana Lusy , Lie Darwin , Efendi Efendi , Sherly Sherly
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this study are: 1. To determine the image of brand image, consumer perception, and purchasing decisions in Indomaret. 2. To determine the influence of brand image and consumer perception of purchasing decision in PT Indomarco Prismatama (Indomaret) either simultaneously or partially. This research was done by using design of literature and field research. The type of data used in this research is qualitative and quantitative data. Sources of data are primary and secondary data. The population used in this reseaarch were students of STIE Sultan Agung Pematangsiantar Semester VIII T.A. 2016/2017 and the sample used of 89 respondents. Data was collected by questionary, interview and documentation. The technique of analyzing is multiple linear regression, coefficient correlation, coefficient determination and hypothesis testing by F test and t test. The result of this study can be summarized as follows: 1. Indomaret brand image is good, Indomaret consumer perceptions have been good and consumers have agreed with the purchase decisoin made. 2. The results of regression analysis is Ý = 9,952 + 0,558X1 + 0,280X2, its means that brand image and consumer perceptions had a positive effect on purchasing decisions. 3. The results of the analysis correlations get value r = 0,855, it means that there is high and positive relationship between brand image, consumer perceptions to the purchasing decisions. And the cefficient of determination obtained value R Square = 0,730, it means that consumer purchasing decisions can be explained by the brand image and consumer perceptions of 73%. 4. The results of testing the hypothesis H0 is rejected, its means that brand image and consumer perceptions had a positive and significant effect to the purchasing decisions in PT Indomarco Prismatama (Indomaret) either simultaneously or partially. The suggestion of this research is to improve the brand image, to improve the brand image new innovations that make consumers comfortable shopping. To improve consumer perceptions should Indomaret pay attention to ceptetitors and always check the stock of goods inthe warehouse. While for purchasing decisions, need to improve new things like providing free wifi, ready-brewed coffee, and comfortable seating so that consumers feel comfortable shopping in PT Indomarco Prismatama (Indomaret). Keywords: Brand Image, Consumers Perceptions,and Purchasing Decisions
PENGARUH TATA RUANG KANTOR DAN FASILITAS KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA PEGAWAI BAGIAN UMUM PADA PDAM TIRTAULI PEMATANGSIANTAR
Authors: Pratiwi Diah , Lie Darwin , Butarbutar Marisi , Wijaya Andy
Published: June 2020

The results of the study can be summarized as follows: 1) Office layout, job facilities are excellent and job satisfaction is satisfied. 2) The results of the regression analysis are Ŷ = 2,648 + 0,759X1 + 0,136X2 meaning that office layout and job facilities have a positive and significant effect on employees job satisfaction. 3) The results of the correlation analysis obtained nilai r = 0.767, meaning that there is a strong and positive relationship between office layout and job facilities with employees job satisfaction. 4) Obtained the coefficient of determination R =0,589 means that Employees job satisfaction can be explained by office layout and job facilities by 58,9%. 5) The research hypothesis H0 is rejected, meaning that office layout and job facilities have a positive and significant effect on employees job satisfaction in PDAM Tirtauli Pematangsiantar both simultaneously and partially. Keywords: Office Layout, Job Facilities, and Job Satisfaction
PENGARUH KONFLIK KERJA DAN STRES KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA KANTOR KECAMATAN SIANTAR SIMALUNGUN
Authors: Panggabean Yohana Lasmaria , Lie Darwin , Efendi Efendi , Halim Fitria
Published: June 2020

Result of analysis from linear regresi modestly that is Ŷ = 107,279–0,374X1+0,497X2, meaning there are negative influence between Work Conflict and to Job Stress to performance of employee in Kantor Kecamatan Siantar Simalungun. The strength of relationship between the variables is very strength, that is r= 0,468. From coefficient determinasi can explainable high and low of customer’s purchase decision 21,9 %, and the res78,1 % explained by other factor which is not discussed in this research. From result of processing and calculation questionnaires, writer get the conclusion that Work Conflict and Job stress at Kantor Kecamatan Siantar Simalungun have an effect on to performance of employee. This matter is proved by hypothesis test either simultaneously where result test the Fhitung(5,185)> Ftabel (3,25) and which significant 0,010< ɑ 0,05.Keywords: Work Conflict, Job Stress, and The Performance of Employee
Determination of the Effective Dose on X-ray Inspection Systems Based on Measurements of Air Kerma or Ambient Dose Equivalent
Authors: Baru S. , Kravchenko V. , Leonov V. , Papushev P. , Porosev V.
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this work was to determine the transition coefficients from measured values in practice – air kerma or ambient dose equivalent to the effective dose of radiation on inspection systems using X-ray radiation, in particular, for the installation «Sibscan». This paper presents the results of Monte Carlo calculations using the GEANT4 simulation package and the MIRD and ICRP anthropomorphic phantoms. It was shown that when calculations are based on measurements of the kerma in the air, it is necessary to use the multiplier 1.05 (Sv/Gy) when a person is irradiated in anteroposterior projection and 0.65 (Sv/Gy) in posteroanterior projection. In calculations based on measurements of the ambient dose equivalent H*(10), it is necessary to take into account the conversion constant H*(10)/Kerma, equal to 1.62 (Sv/Gy) and use the coefficients 0.65 (Sv/Sv) and 0.4 (Sv/Sv) in the specified projections respectively. For a more accurate determination of the effective dose, it is necessary to take into account a larger set of technical parameters of the system. Thus, it is necessary to declare not only the maximum voltage at the radiation source but also the thickness of the half-attenuation layer in aluminum as a measure of the applied photon radiation filtering. The obtained coefficients could be used in estimating the effective radiation doses on real installations.
Estimation of Maximal Activity of Non-Registered Radionuclides under which the Effective Dose, Created by them, will Be 1% from the Dose by All Radionuclides of Gas-Aerosol Discharge of NPP under Normal Operation
Authors: Vukolova A.-N. , Dolgih A. , Rusinkevich A.
Published: June 2020

The article solves the task of estimation of maximal activity of non-registered radionuclides under which the dose, created by them, will be 1% from the dose by all radionuclides of gas-aerosol discharge. The theoretical estimated justification of low measurement limits of radioactive materials in different groups is given. The results may be applied to the establishment of requirements for equipment used for radiation technical survey of NPP sources of radioactive materials discharge into atmospheric air.
FEATURES OF FIRE-EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES, EXTINGUISHING METHODS AND SAFE STORAGE CONDITIONS OF AMMONIUM NITRATE
Authors: Вогман Леонид Петрович , Ильичев Александр Валерьевич , Зуйков Владимир Александрович , Простов Евгений Евгеньевич , Долгих Дмитрий Вадимович
Published: June 2020

В соответствии с российскими нормами хранение аммиачной селитры, как правило, должно осуществляться в отдельностоящих одноэтажных складских зданиях не ниже II степени огнестойкости. При этом максимально допустимое количество хранимой селитры в пределах пожарного отсека не должно превышать 5000 т, в то время как в странах Прибалтики (Латвия, Эстония) допускается единовременное хранение 25 000 т и более. В работе предпринята попытка расчетно-аналитическим путем обосновать унификацию требований пожарной безопасности российских и зарубежных норм хранения аммиачной селитры.

The storage of ammonium nitrate usually should be realized in separate single-story warehouse structures of at least II degree of fire resistance in accordance with Russian standards. At the same time, the maximum allowable amount of stored ammonium nitrate within the fire compartment should not exceed 5000 tons, while the simultaneous storage of 25000 or more tons is allowed in the Baltic countries (Latvia, Estonia). Authors attempt to substantiate the unification of fire safety requirements for ammonium nitrate storage in Russian and foreign standards by calculation and analysis.
Hunt for Starspots in HARPS Spectra of G and K Stars
Authors: Morris Brett M. , Hoeijmakers H. Jens , Kitzmann Daniel , Demory Brice-Olivier
Published: June 2020

We present a method for detecting starspots on cool stars using the cross-correlation function (CCF) of high-resolution molecular spectral templates applied to archival high-resolution spectra of G and K stars observed with the High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher (HARPS)/HARPS-N. We report nondetections of starspots on the Sun even when the Sun was spotted, the solar twin 18 Scorpii, and the very spotted Sun-like star HAT-P-11, suggesting that Sun-like starspot distributions will be invisible to the CCF technique, and should not produce molecular absorption signals that might be confused for signatures of exoplanet atmospheres. We detect strong TiO absorption in the T Tauri K-dwarfs LkCa 4 and AA Tau, consistent with significant coverage by cool regions. We show that despite the nondetections, the technique is sensitive to relatively small spot coverages on M dwarfs and large starspot areas on Sun-like stars.
The Most Predictive Physical Properties for the Stellar Population Radial Profiles of Nearby Galaxies
Authors: Chen Guangwen , Zhang Hong-Xin , Kong Xu , Lin Zesen , Liang Zhixiong , Chen Xinkai , Chen Zuyi , Song Zhiyuan
Published: June 2020

We present a study on the radial profiles of the D4000, luminosity-weighted stellar ages τ
L, and luminosity-weighted stellar metallicities [Z/H]L of 3654 nearby galaxies (0.01 < z < 0.15) using the IFU spectroscopic data from the MaNGA survey available in the SDSS DR15, in an effort to explore the connection between median stellar population radial gradients (i.e., ∇D4000, ∇τ
L, ∇[Z/H]L) out to ∼1.5 R

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and various galaxy properties, including stellar mass (M
⋆), specific star formation rate (sSFR), morphologies, and local environment. We find that M
⋆ is the single most predictive physical property for ∇D4000 and ∇[Z/H]L. The most predictive properties for ∇τ
L are sSFR and, to a lesser degree, M
⋆. The environmental parameters, including local galaxy overdensities and central–satellite division, have virtually no correlation with stellar population radial profiles for the whole sample, but the ∇D4000 of star-forming satellite galaxies with M
⋆ ≲ 1010
M
⊙ exhibit a significant positive correlation with galaxy overdensities. Galaxies with lower sSFR have on average steeper negative stellar population gradients, and this sSFR dependence is stronger for more massive star-forming galaxies. The negative correlation between the median stellar population gradients and M
⋆ are best described largely as segmented relationships, whereby median gradients of galaxies with log M
⋆ ≲ 10.0 (with the exact value depending on sSFR) have much weaker mass dependence than galaxies with higher M
⋆. While the dependence of the radial gradients of ages and metallicities on T-Types and central stellar mass surface densities are generally not significant, galaxies with later T-Types or lower central mass densities tend to have significantly lower D4000, younger τ
L, and lower [Z/H]L across the radial ranges probed in this study.
WISEA J083011.95+283716.0: A Missing Link Planetary-mass Object
Authors: Bardalez Gagliuffi Daniella C. , Faherty Jacqueline K. , Schneider Adam C. , Meisner Aaron , Caselden Dan , Colin Guillaume , Goodman Sam , Kirkpatrick J. Davy , Kuchner Marc , Gagné Jonathan , Logsdon Sarah E. , Burgasser Adam J. , Allers Katelyn , Debes John , Wisniewski John , Rothermich Austin , Andersen Nikolaj Stevnbak , Thévenot Melina , Walla Jim ,   (Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 Collaboration)
Published: June 2020

We present the discovery of WISEA J083011.95+283716.0, the first Y-dwarf candidate identified through the “Backyard Worlds: Planet 9” citizen science project. We identified this object as a red, fast-moving source with a faint W2 detection in multiepoch AllWISE and unWISE images. We have characterized this object with Spitzer  and Hubble Space Telescope’s (HST) follow-up imaging. With mid-infrared detections in Spitzer's ch1 and ch2 bands and flux upper limits in HST F105W and F125W filters, we find that this object is both very faint and has extremely red colors (ch1 − ch2 = 3.25 ± 0.23 mag, F125W − ch2 ≥ 9.36 mag), consistent with a T
eff ∼ 300 K source, as estimated from the known Y-dwarf population. A preliminary parallax provides a distance of

pc, leading to a slightly warmer temperature of ∼350 K. The extreme faintness and red HST  and Spitzer  colors of this object suggest that it may be a link between the broader Y-dwarf population and the coldest known brown dwarf WISE J0855−0714, and may highlight our limited knowledge of the true spread of Y-dwarf colors. We also present four additional “Backyard Worlds: Planet 9” late-T brown dwarf discoveries within 30 pc.