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SEZARY SYNDROME MIMICKING GENERALIZED PSORIASIS VULGARIS
Authors: Lynoora Eko Rianova
Published: March 2017

Background: Sezary syndrome is the one type of cutaneous T cell. This disease is characterized by reddish patches or plaques on the skin which extends to whole body into erythroderma, lymphadenopathy and presence of atypical lymphocytes called Sezary cells.Purpose: To know clinical manifestation, examination and management of Sezary syndrome which clinically resembles generalized psoriasis.Case: A man 60 years old came with scaly plaques reddish brown on almost of his body accompanied by lymphadenopathy on the supraclavicular lymph node right and left and accompanied by intense itchy also. Another clinical features were alopecia, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, onychodysthropy, facies leonine without anesthesia on the lesion and without enlargement of peripheral nerve. From laboratory test, there is an increasing in the number of leukocytes, from the peripheral blood smear examination found Sezary cells and histopathology showed focal athrophy and acanthosis of the epidermis and dense infiltration of lymphocytes in the dermo-epidermal junction and superficial dermis. Case management: Patient received methotrexate (MTX) 3 x 5 mg (1 cylcle) with mometasone furoate 0,1% cream and CTM 3x1 tablet for adjunctive therapy. Methotrexte was discontinued because there are increasing of liver function and deterioration of patient’s condition. After 25 days of treatment, the patient got sepsis and then the patient died. Conclusion: Early onset of Sezary syndrome in this case is difficult to know because the clinical manifestation is similar with psoriasis vulgaris. Supporting examination such as laboratory test, blood smears and histopathology examination could help diagnosis. The presence of lymphadenopathy, atypical lymphocytes in the peripheral blood and extensive skin involvement reflecting the poor prognosis. The most common cause of death was sepsis.
Analysis Factor Associated Tuberculin Test in Children Contact Tuberculosis History
Authors: Triharinni Tika , Isvandiari Muhammad Atoillah
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACTTuberculosis in children can not be separated from the history of contact with smear-positive tuberculosis patients as a source of infection. The aims of this study was to identify and analyze the risks tuberculin test results among children who had contact with patients with smear-positive tuberculosis in health center Bangil and health center Raci Pasuruan. The design of this study was cross sectional using systematik random sampling technique. Sample were drown from children with history of contacts with smear positive tuberculosis patients during 2012. This studies was from January until Juni 2013. The independent variables included age, sex, BCG immunization status, nutritional status, the average duration of exposure per day and residential density, the dependent variable was the tuberculin test results. It was found that from the study the results that a positive tuberculin test result was 28.57%. There was a significant relationship between age, nutritional status, the average duration of exposure per day, residential density of the tuberculin test, and there was no significant relationship between sex and status of BCG immunization results and tuberculin test results. Male and a dense residential density increases the risk of a positive tuberculin test results. While a good nutritional status is a protective factor for tuberculin test result positive.Keywords: tuberculin test, children, history of contacts of smear positive
The difference of knowledge and primary preventive for typhoid fever between parents in rural and urban areas to children under-five ages
Authors: Rohana Yushi
Published: March 2017

Children under five ages are vulnerable to infectious disease, one of which is typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is a disease caused by infection of Salmonella typhii and Indonesia is endemic typhoid fever. So that the toddler has not been suffered from typhoid fever, it needs participation of their parents to prevent them from the occurrence of the disease. The aim of this research was to analyze the difference between knowledge and parents’s action in preventing typhoid fever of their children in rural and urban areas. This type of this research is observational analytic with design of study is cross sectional. The population is parents of children under five ages in rural and urban areas. Samples of this research was ECE’s that taken by one stage cluster random sampling. The number of samples in the rural area were 51 parents of children under five ages and the number of samples in urban were 54 parents of children under five ages. The collection of data used a questionnaire to parents of children under five ages. Data analysis techniques used two independent samples t test and Wilcoxon Mann-Whitney test. The results of this study that there were difference in knowledge of typhoid fever for parents of children under five ages in the rural and urban area (p = 0.014), there are differences in the primary preventive against in typhoid fever between parents in rural and in urban areas (p = 0.0001), and there are difference in secondary prevention against typhoid fever between parents in rural and in urban areas (p = 0.0001). The conclusion of this research isthere are differences in knowledge and actions of parents in rural and urban areas in preventing typhoid fever in children under five ages. The suggestion for parents of children under five ages is attention and increase hiegiene and sanitation to avoid typhoid fever and they should teach their children to always keep cleanKeywords : knowledge, prevention, typhoid fever, children under five ages
Correlation Between Oral Contraceptives Use and Sexual Activity with Cervical Cancer
Authors: Wulandari Vita
Published: March 2017

WHO in 2012 as many as 85% of new cases cervical cancer worldwide occur in developing countries. At 2015, Malang have high cervical cancer case of East Java. The purpose of this study to analyze correlation between oral contraceptives use and sexual activity such as the age of first intercourse, age of first pregnancy and abortion with cervical cancer in poly Obstetrics and Gynecology RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang. This study use case control design. Populastion in this study is an patient poly Obstetrics and Gynecology RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang who have check-up in November 2015. The number of cases sampel were 37 patient cervical cancer and control sampel were 111 patient not cervical cancer. This study use systematic random sampling with sampling interval. Data were analyzed using Chi Square with α 5%, OR and 95% CI were used to determine the risk factor. The result of this study did not show significant association of oral contraceptives use with cervical cancer. Age of first sexual intercourse < 18 tahun was p =0,0225147014 (OR 2,3194; 95% CI 1,0854 - 4,9561), Age at first pregnancy < 18 tahun was p =0,0236276656 (OR 2,3388; 95% CI 1,0890 – 5,0230), and abortion was p =0,0038911219 (OR 3,2653; 95% CI 1,4593 – 7,3063) show significant association with cervical cancer. The conclusion of this study oral contraceptives use was not correlation with cervical cancer. The age of first intercourse, age at first pregnancy and abortion have correlation with cervical cancer.Keyword: oral contraceptives use, age of first sexual intercourse, age at first pregnancy, abortion, cervical cancer
QUARTERLY OUTLOOK ON MONETARY, BANKING, AND PAYMENT SYSTEM IN INDONESIA: QUARTER IV, 2016
Authors: Machmud TM. Arief , Perdymer Syachman , Anwar Muslimin , Aman Nurkholisoh Ibnu , Ayu K Tri Kurnia , Mutiara K Anggita Cinditya , Riyadi Illinia Ayudhia
Published: March 2017

The Indonesian economy recorded development in Quarter 4, 2016. The growth increased with more sound macroeconomic and financial system stability. The growth was supported by the growth of household consumption, better performance of investment, and the raise of export. On the other hand, the macroeconomic stability is well maintained as reflected on lower inflation, decreasing current account deficit, and stable Rupiah against foreign exchange. Domestic economy improves in accordance with the lower global financial risk and provides room for easing monetary policy on Quarter IV, 2016. The central bank lower the policy rate is well transmitted and is expected to strenghthen the growth momentum of economy ahead. Looking forward however, we still have to keep an eye on several external and domestic risks. For these reasons, Bank Indonesia keeps strengthening its monetary and macroprudential policy mix, and its coordination with the government in order to maintain the macroeconmoic stability, supporting the growth, and accelerate the structural reforms.
A Review of Iron‐Coating Technology to Stabilize Rice Direct Seeding onto Puddled Soil
Authors: Yamauchi Minoru
Published: March 2017

Core Ideas

The innovation of rice direct seeding with Fe‐coated seeds was analyzed.

The Fe‐coated seeds were prepared through the oxidation of reduced Fe on husks.

The high‐density Fe‐coated seeds are resistant to birds and seed‐borne diseases.

Iron‐coated seeds exhibit improved anchorage in water seeding in puddled fields.

Transplanting is a widely practiced traditional plant establishment method for rice (Oryza sativa L.) production in Asia. To reduce costs, there is a desire to change the method from transplanting to direct seeding. Problems associated with this management change include inconsistent seedling establishment and heavy weed infestation. Because puddling in flooded soil, which is a common land preparation in transplanting, destroys the soil structure and smooths the surface, directly seeded seeds float and fail to anchor. This paper analyzes the development of high‐density Fe‐coated seeds and the procedure of water seeding these seeds onto puddled soil. Pre‐germinated seeds were granulated using a mixture of reduced Fe powder and calcined gypsum. The Fe powder on the seed surface was oxidized, producing rust, which serves as a binder for the formation of a hard coating layer. The dried Fe‐coated seeds could be prepared manually or mechanically in large quantities and stored for more than 1 yr at room temperature. The seeds are characterized as resistant to sparrow attack and seed‐borne diseases and are seeded onto the puddled soil surface by broadcasting, row seeding, or hill seeding. In addition, the coated seeds could be successfully seeded onto non‐puddled soils using the water seeding or dry seeding methods. This technology could be applied to rice production worldwide following further study.
Competitividade das Exportações da Indústria Automobilística Brasileira: Uma Análise Constant Market Share
Authors: Grams Júlia Caroline , Cypriano Luiz Alberto , Coronel Daniel Arruda , Martins Ricardo Silveira
Published: March 2017

 
O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar os determinantes do crescimento das exportações da indústria automotiva brasileira no período de 1999 a 2008. Para tanto, utilizou-se o modelo Constant-Market-Share, que busca analisar os fatores responsáveis pelo aumento das exportações em um determinado período de tempo. Nesta hipótese, o crescimento das exportações é imputado a três efeitos: crescimento do comércio mundial, destino das exportações e competitividade. A análise foi desenvolvida para três subperíodos: 1999 a 2002, 2003 a 2005 e 2006 a 2008. Os resultados indicaram que, do segundo período com relação ao primeiro, o efeito de maior contribuição para o crescimento das exportações foi o aumento do nível competitivo, e do terceiro período com relação ao segundo, o crescimento do comércio mundial foi o principal efeito.
Assessores Científicos - Avaliadores
Authors: Basso David
Published: March 2017
Prognostic Significance of Preterm Isolated Decreased Fetal Movement
Authors: Karahanoğlu Ertuğrul , Altınboğa Orhan , Akpınar Funda , Özdemirci Şafak , Baser Emre , Aktaş Yıldız , Yalvaç Serdar
Published: March 2017

Objective: Our aim is to evaluate the prognostic significance of isolated, preterm decreased fetal movement following normal initial full diagnostic workup.Study design: A retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary centre. The applied protocol was approved by the Medical Research Ethics Department of the hospital where the research was conducted. Obstetrics outcomes of preterm- and term-decreased fetal movement were compared following an initial, normal diagnostic work up. Evaluated outcomes were birth weight, mode of delivery, stillbirth rate, induction of labour, development of gestational hypertension, small for gestational age and oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios during the follow up period.Result: Obstetric complications related to placental insufficiency develops more frequently for decreased fetal movement in preterm cases with respect to that of in term cases. Following the diagnosis of decreased fetal movement, pregnancy hypertension occurred in 17% of preterm decreased fetal movement cases and in 4.7% of term decreased fetal movement cases. Fetal growth restriction developed in 6.6% of preterm decreased fetal movement and in 2.3% of term decreased fetal movement. Amniotic fluid abnormalities more frequently developed in preterm decreased fetal movement.Conclusion: Following an initial normal diagnostic workup, preterm decreased fetal movement convey a higher risk for the development of pregnancy complications associated with placental insufficiency. The patient should be monitored closely and management protocols must be developed for initial normal diagnostic workups in cases of preterm decreased fetal movement.
Ileal Trichobezoar Presenting as Intestinal Obstruction and Peritonitis
Authors: Rattan Kamal Nain , Yadav Vikas , Yadav Varun , Singh Jasbir
Published: March 2017

Trichobezoar is less common in boys. We are reporting a case of isolated ileal trichobezoars in a 4-year old boy causing intestinal obstruction and gut ischemia with perforation and peritonitis. The case was managed surgically with ileal resection and anastomosis. Postoperative period was uneventful.
Effect of Metformin on Parameters of Insulin Resistance in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism
Authors: Vatseba Tamara
Published: March 2017

The research examined the frequency and nature of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in patients with primary hypothyroidism. In 25.8% of patients increased glycemic indexes responding to a prediabetes stage were found. In patients with thyroid hypofunction (TG) the presence of insulin resistance (IR) by defined HOMA IR and Caro indexes has been proved. The dependence of IR severity on heaviness of hypothyroidism and BMI has been determined.Differentiated treatment of patients with primary hypothyroidism, obesity and initial carbohydrate metabolism disorders has demonstrated the priority of efficiency of combination therapy with appointed metformin and levothyroxine in comparison with the basic substitution therapy. Appointment of metformin for the treatment of the patients with proven IR contributed to the rapid compensation of hypothyroidism, normalization of carbohydrate metabolism indexes, and it is also preventing the possible development of metabolic syndrome.
THE STRUCTURE AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL Sn(Se0,2S0.8) THIN FILM PREPARED USING EVAPORATION METHOD FOR SOLAR CELL APPLICATION
Authors: Utomo Joko Utomo , Ariswan Ariswan
Published: March 2017

This research aims to grow a thin film Sn(Se0.2S0.8) by evaporation method. The researcher can understand the effect of spacer variations towards the crystal structure, lattice parameter, surface morphology, and chemical composition of Sn(Se0,2S0,8) thin film. The process of Sn(Se0.2S0.8) thin film preparation was done by using the evaporation method with pressure about 2 x 10-5 mbar. The process of Sn(Se0.2S0.8) thin film deposition was performed by giving some space between the substrate and the source i.e. 25 cm, 15 cm, and 10 cm. Characterization process was performed by using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) to determine the structure and parameter of thin film, Scanning Electron Microscopy  (SEM) to determine the thin film of surface morphology, and Energy Dispersive Analysis X-Ray (EDAX)  to determine the chemical composition of the thin film. The result of XRD characterization show that the Sn(Se0.2S0.8) thin film was  polycrystalline and it has an orthorombic crystal structure, with the lattice parameter  were sample 1 (spacer 25 cm): a = 4.306 Å, b = 11.30 Å, c = 4.139 Å; sample 2 (spacer 15 cm): a = 4.286 Å, b = 11.18 Å, c = 4.123 Å; sample 3 (spacer 10 cm): a = 4.301 Å, b = 11.30 Å, c = 4.143 Å. The result of SEM characterization in the sample 2 of Sn(Se0.2S0.8) showed that the surface morphology of the sample consisted of homogeneous oval shaped grains, with the diameter size of crystal grains on the surface about 0.3 μm – 0.5 μm. The result of EDAX analysis showed that comparison of percentage of chemical composition thin film Sn(Se0.2S0.8) was 1 : 0.11 : 0.79. Keywords: evaporation method, semiconductor Sn(Se0.2S0.8), solar cell, material characteristics
APLIKASI KOORDINAT PARALEL DI DALAM RUANG DIMENSI 4 PADA DISPLAY LALU-LINTAS PESAWAT
Authors: Hartono Hartono , Krisnawan Kus Prihantoso , Arifah Husna
Published: March 2017

This research aims to describe ann-dimensional line on a parallel coordinate and uses the representation as a display of aircraft motion which flies at a straight line and constant velocity. A parallel coordinate of n-dimensional space depicted in the form of nparallel vertical lines which represent axis.Every two adjacent axes have the same distance. A horizontal line that cutsall axes indicates the initial pointsof each axis. In a parallel coordinate,an 15n"> -dimensional point is represented as a polygonal chainwhere the vertices located on its axis. Based on the representations of some of collinear points, a line is described on a parallel coordinate. On the other hand, one can consider a graph of an aircraft motion as a graph of a 4-dimensional space. At a constant speed with a straight line orbit, the graph of an aircraft movementis a graph of 4-dimensional line. The result shows that, on a parallel coordinate, an n-dimensional line represented as 15n-1">  dots. As a consequence, the graph of an aircraft that moveat a constant speed with a straight line orbitrepresented as3 dots. By this representation, the coordinate and altitude of the aircraft can be observes at anytime. It also shows whether the movement of an aircraft disturb (strike or too close to) another plane or not. Keywords: parallel coordinate, n-dimensional space, aircraft movement display
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LAB-ON-A-PAPER FOR LOW-COST AND DISPOSABLE POINT-OF CARE DIAGNOSTICS
Authors: Afnidar Afnidar , Kuswandi Bambang
Published: March 2017

Abstract This paper presents a low-cost and disposable paper based microfluidic analysis system for point-of-care diagnostics. Detection is achieved by using a colorimetric or visual indicator. Immobilized specific reagent or enzymes designed for the parameter under consideration act as capture molecules on the surface of the detection zone. The sensor is integrated into a microfluidic system made of paper (cellulose). An additional component of the analysis system is a capillary unit which is used to introduce the analyte to the detection zone. For this purpose well- defined, millimeter-sized channel, comprising hydrophobic polymer bounded onto hydrophilic paper was created. Then the detection zone was coated with a sensitive reagent layer as a sensor region. The paper based microfluidics also called lab on paper, has been fabricated using screen printing technology as the basis for low-cost, disposable, portable and technically simple fabrication for mass production. Microfluidics in paper make it feasible to run single, dual or even multiple clinical analyses on one strip of paper while still using only small volumes of a single sample. The capability of lab on paper for detection of importance clinical analyte protein in urine, saliva and blood samples has been demonstrate successfully. Lab on paper as a diagnostic system is small, disposable, and easy to use and requires no external equipment, reagents, or power sources. This kind of diagnostic system is attractive for use in developing countries, in the field, or as a low-cost alternative to more-advanced technologies already used in clinical diagnostics. Keywords: Lab-on-a-paper, Point-of-care, Visual detection, Clinical diagnostic, Disposable sensor
THE BEST SOLUTION FOR INEQUALITIES OF A O CROSS X LOWER THAN X FROM B O DOT X USING HIGH MATRIX RESIDUATION OF IDEMPOTENT SEMIRING
Authors: Susilowati Eka , Suparwanto Ari
Published: March 2017

Abstract A complete idempotent semiring has a structure which is called a complete lattice. Because of the same structure as the complete lattice then inequality of the complete idempotent semiring can be solved a solution by using residuation theory. One of the inequality which is explained is  where matrices A,X,B with entries in the complete idempotent semiring S. Furthermore, introduced dual product , i.e. binary operation endowed in a complete idempotent semirings S and not included in the standard definition of complete idempotent semirings. A solution of inequality  can be solved by using residuation theory. Because of the guarantee that for each isotone mapping in complete lattice always has a fixed point, then is also exist in a complete idempotent semirings. This of the characteristics is used in order to obtain the greatest solution of inequality . Keywords: complete lattice, complete idempotent semiring, dual Kleene Star, dual product, residuation theory
THE STRUCTURE OF SOIL MESOFAUNA AND MACROFAUNA IN GRODA CAVE, GUNUNGKIDUL
Authors: Prasetyo Andri , Rohmah Ulfa Yulia , Winarti Rini , Darwati Esa Chorik , Afiar Safina Audiati
Published: March 2017

Melimpahnya mesofauna dan makrofauna tanah di Gua Groda dapat menjadi indikator kemelimpahan kelelawar karena kotoran kelelawar merupakan makanan mesofauna dan makrofauna tanah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui struktur komunitas mesofauna dan makrofauna tanah Gua Groda serta korelasinya dengan kadar N, P, K. Metode yang digunakan yakni observasi, pengambilan mesofauna dan makrofauna tanah menggunakan teknik pit fall trap serta teknik toolgreen. Uji N, P, K tanah dilakukan di Balai Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian (BPTP) Yogyakarta. Teknik analisis dengan menghitung indeks keanekaragaman Shanon-Wienner, indeks kekayaan Margaleff, frekuensi kehadiran mesofauna dan makrofauna tanah serta korelasinya dengan N, P, K tanah di Gua Groda. Hasil penelitian yakni teridentifikasinya 6 famili mesofauna dan 20 famili makrofauna tanah dengan indeks keanekaragaman sedang, indeks kekayaan Margaleff tertinggi pada zona remang, frekuensi kehadiran tertinggi pada zona terang yakni Formicidae (0,12), zona remang yakni Isotomidae dan Diptera (a) coklat (0,04) serta zona gelap yakni Gryllacididae (0,05). Korelasinya memperlihatkan semakin banyak kadar N,P,K tanah, maka semakin sedikit mesofauna dan makrofauna tanah yang ditemukan.  Keunikan dalam penelitian ini yakni ditemukannya 1 spesies dari Isotomidae di Gua Groda, yang selama ini dianggap sebarannya kebanyakan  di Sulawesi, Sumatera, Bali, Lombok, Ternate dan Papua.Kata kunci: struktur komunitas, mesofauna, makrofauna, Gua Groda Abstract The number of soil macrofauna and mesofauna in Groda Cave can be used as an indicator of bats abundance since bat droppings are food for macrofauna and mesofauna soils. The purpose of this study are to determine the community structure of Groda Cave soil macrofauna and mesofauna  and its correlation with the content of N, P, K. The method used is the observation, taking of macrofauna and mesofauna soils using pit fall traps and tool green technique. Testing the N, P, K of the soil was conducted in Balai Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian (BPTP) Yogyakarta. The analysis technique used Shannon diversity index-Wienner, Margaleff wealth index, frequency of attendance of  macrofauna and mesofauna soils and its correlation with N, P, K of the land in Groda Cave. The results obtained are that six families mesofauna and 20 families macrofauna soils with moderate diversity index, the highest wealth index was in the Margaleff lit zone, the frequency of the highest attendance in the light zone is Formicidae (0.12), ie dim zones Isotomidae and Diptera (a) brown (0.04) and the dark zone is Gryllacididae (0.05). The correlation showed the more the content of N, P, K, the fewer mesofauna and macrofauna soils were found. The uniqueness found in this study is the discovery of one species of Isotomidae in Groda Cave, which has been considered spreading only in Sulawesi, Sumatera, Bali, Lombok, Ternate and Papua. Keywords: community structure, mesofauna soil, macrofauna soil, Groda Cave
The Emigrating of the Natives in the Central Region Community of Thailand from the Tourism Adaptation
Authors: Prompayuk Supoj , Chairatananonda Panayu
Published: March 2017

Cultural heritages communities in Thailand were mostly adapted into a tourist attraction. The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrences of the natives in the central region of Thailand emigrating from their aboriginal communities from this cause. Since This adaptation successfully generates more income to the community, it also attracts outsiders to come in and exploit the better economic situation but pushes the natives away. Thus, the uniqueness and attractiveness of the local way of life and culture starts to disappear and will lose them almost entirely, such as the occurrences at Amphawa, Samchuk and Chiang Khan community.Keywords: Cultural heritage community; Heritage conservation; Cultural Tourism; Conservation in developing countryISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Relationship between Types of Organization with the Quality of Soft-scape Construction Work in Malaysia
Authors: Ab Sani Jasasikin , Ahmad Sharip Nur Athirah , Othman Noriah , Mohd Hussain Mohd Ramzi
Published: March 2017

This paper intends to focus on the relationship between types of organisations with the issues of quality of soft-scape construction work. The types of organizations are consultant, contractor, developer, government agency, and educational institution. This research will be using the mix method approach. Chi-square analysis was also performed to find the significant level of relationship between the respondents. Respondents of the survey are among Landscape Architects listed in ILAM directory. The study managed to conduct the questionnaire on 225 persons. This paper was identified the significant difference of the respondents from different type of organisations with the issues of soft-scape construction quality.Keywords: Quality Standard; Soft-scape Construction; Organization.ISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Students’ Experiential Learning in Botanic Garden Leisure Setting
Authors: Mohamed Noralizawati , Othman Noriah
Published: March 2017

Botanic garden is associated with environment conservation, outdoor recreation and education programme for students. The learning opportunities that take place in the garden functions as a window of knowledge, a platform to build better understanding beside aroused cognitive skills during visitation. This study is aimed to identify the potential of Putrajaya Botanical Garden as a learning environment. The finding showed the male respondents rated higher than the female in all attributes associated with experiential learning at the garden. With good practice of design and management, this garden can continuously serves as successful educational learning environment and achieve its mission.Keywords: Experiential learning; leisure setting; botanic garden; educational learning environmentISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
A Review of Interpreting the Parameters of Nature-based Trail Setting in Primary Rainforest using ROS Concept
Authors: Misni Alamah , Ab. Aziz Ahmad Nazrin , Che Sulaiman Firdaus , Ahmad Che Bon
Published: March 2017

Primary rainforest as an old heritage has become widely known because of its old natural, beautiful setting and the richest of its biodiversity. A nature-based trail is a natural path in the rainforest as a medium to explore the uniqueness of the natural beauty assets and the biodiversity of the forest. The development of the nature-based trail settings in a primary rainforest gives the impact towards visitor’s experience indirectly to appreciate the biodiversity. Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) parameters will be used to interpret the effectiveness of the trail. The sustainability of natural resources becomes a major concern towards the management and conservation of the biodiversity.Keywords: Biodiversity; heritage; rainforest; ROS parameterISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Attributes of Housing Mismatch Framework in Urban Areas
Authors: Saleh Ahmad Fawwaz , Hwa Ting Kien , Ab Majid Rohayu , Mohamad@Masri Muhammad Hilmi
Published: March 2017

Housing industry is constantly faced with various phenomena of the real estate market. The gamble between elements of supply and demand in the housing industry segmentation is shaping the market situation. However, the expected balance between supply and demand is difficult to achieve, even in the long run. Therefore, this study aims to examine the key factors that contribute to the level of demand in a real estate market. Respondents representing buyers of area studies have questioned on their consideration of the factors that might influence their decision in-house purchasing. Three main components such as housing regulation, geographical spatial location, and housing product have been expanded with seven subcomponent and 37 elements. Data were collected through a preliminary survey from sample population at study area of Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which experienced with housing mismatch phenomena. Data has been analysed by using SPSS software in generated the mean score for each of element. The results indicate that 18 of the 36 items reported average rating at values more than 3.0. This shows that three main components of the study indeed affect home buyers as well as lead to the level of housing demand in the housing market. Documentation of this aspect in urban areas will make local communities, government, and private institution appreciate and improvise better decision-making for residential development to decrease a gap. Thus, better enhancement in quality of life by the stakeholders will create a strong sense of community identity and belonging to the places.Keywords: Housing mismatch; Urban Areas; Dissimilarity; Quality of life© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Youth in Public Housing: Place attachment and Quality of Life Index
Authors: Omar Kamarul Ariff , Omar Dasimah , Othman Saberi , Mohd Yusoff Zaharah
Published: March 2017

This study examines the quality of life (QoL) satisfaction through place attachment theory upon neighbourhood area among youth in Kuala Lumpur. The objectives are to test the impact of neighbourhood sense of place on QoL index. For place attachment, the environmental factors closest to the home of the residents exerted a greater influence than the more distal factor. These findings contribute to understanding the relationship between place attachment theory and quality of life among youth. The discussion also considers personal dimensions of place belonging and identifying associations amongst them as ways to explore youth quality of life in the PPH. Keywords: Quality of Life; Place Attachment Theory; Youth; Public HousingISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Demystifying the Roles of Streets towards Improving Urban Quality of Life
Authors: Ab Rahman Zainuddin , Syed Othman Thani Sharifah Khalizah , Roslan Rafiuddin
Published: March 2017

This conceptual paper aims to demystify how the quality of streets could facilitate the street culture and shaping greater urban qualities. Numerous scholars believed that certain streets had contributed an utmost factor in shaping man's civilisation. The development of modern cities has contributed to a great loss of streets significance as spaces for socialising and dwelling in the local peoples' needs. The outcome of this paper is hoping to guide the practitioners, policy makers and urban designers to incorporate the inclusive street design towards providing a better quality of urban life. Keywords: Urban street; Inclusive street design; City’s livability; Quality of lifeISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Place Shaping in Residential Area as a Process of Increasing Livable Neighbourhood
Authors: Aulia Dwira Nirfalini , Marpaung Beny OY , Zahrah Wahyuni
Published: March 2017

The aim of the research is to explore the process of shaping place in a planned residential area. The increased livable community will also improve the quality of life. The research is a descriptive explorative with the quantitative and qualitative approach. The exploration of place shaping formation in research sample based on four variables, namely: management strategies, public areas, and activity generators, planning strategies and design strategies. The results of this study found that the process of shaping place in formal housing requires the cooperation of developers, planners, property management and residents. The settlement which can maintain the identity, function, order and appearance of the built environment can improve the livable neighborhood. Keywords: place shaping, residential area, livable neighborhoodISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Optimasi pembuatan membran chitosam dalam penurunan COD dan BOD POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent) [Optimization of the membrane production process to COD and BOD removal of POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent)]
Authors: WAHYUNI Sri , SISWANTO . , DAMAYANTI Alia
Published: March 2017

Palm oil is one of the main commodities that cultivated in Indonesia as the biggest palm oil producer. One of the main problems in palm oil industry is the difficulty to degradate the palm oil mill effluent (POME) due to the high quantity and content of COD and BOD. In physico-chemical, POME can be processed using membrane filtration technology. Chitosan is one of the most widely used material forproducing membrane filtration. Composite of Chitosan-PVA-PEG is a highly mixture absorbent, which possibly can be used as a membrane in filtration process of POME. The experiment was started with the production of composite membrane, and then filtration application using cross-flow reactor system. The variables of this experiment were chitosan and PVA ratio (3:7, 4:5, 1:1, 6:4 and 7:3 (v/v)), and stirring speed (100 rpm and 300 rpm). The reactor test was conducted for 50 minutes and permeate were taken every 10 minutes. Filtration output parameters that were analyzed flux, COD and BOD. The result showed that the highest flux values in the variation of the stirring speed of 100 rpm and 300 rpm were 40.20 L/m2.hr and 27.15 L/m2.hr, respectively. The highest rejection values of COD and BOD were obtained in membrane ratio variation of 1:1 (v/v) and stirring speed of 300 rpm, which are 97.24% and 97.60%, respectitively.
Respons bibit kelapa sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) terhadap pemberian fungi mikoriza arbuskular dan cekaman air [Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) seedling response to application of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi and water stress]
Authors: RINI Maria Viva , EFRIYANI Usnaqul
Published: March 2017

The objective of this study was to determine the response of oil palm seedling to the application of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) subjected to water stress.  The treatment design used was a factorial design 2 x 5 arranged in completely randomized design.  The first factor was application of AMF i.e. without AMF (control) and inoculation with AMF (mixture of Glomus sp., Entropospora sp., and Gigaspora sp.).  The second factor was water stress i.e. no watering for 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days at the end of experiment.  Data obtained were subjected to Bartlett test to examine the treatment variance, and Tukey tests to examine additiveness of the data, and continued by analysis of variance. The results showed that application of AMF increased oil palm seedling growth through the increase in seedling height, number of leave, shoot fresh and dry weight, and percent of root infection.  Duration of water stress significantly affected oil palm seedling growth by decreasing plant height, number of leave, shot and root fresh weight, root dry weight. However, at any level of water stress, the AMF inoculated seedling had better growth compared to those control palms.[Key words: oil palm seedling, arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF), water stress] AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian fungi mikoriza arbuskular (FMA) terhadap respons pertumbuhan bibit kelapa sawit yang mengalami cekaman air. Perlakuan disusun secara faktorial 2x5 dalam rancangan kelompok teracak sempurna (RKTS) dengan lima ulangan.  Faktor pertama adalah aplikasi FMA, yaitu kontrol (tanpa FMA) dan diberi FMA (campuran Glomus sp., Entropospora sp., dan Gigaspora sp.).  Faktor kedua adalah lamanya cekaman air, yaitu 0, 7, 14, 21, dan 28 hari tanpa disiram sebelum penelitian dihentikan.  Data yang diperoleh diuji kesamaan ragam antar perlakuannya dengan Uji Bartlett dan kemenambahan modelnya dengan Uji Tukey.  Jika asumsi terpenuhi, ragam homogen dan data bersifat menambah, maka data dianalisis ragam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi FMA meningkatkan pertumbuhan bibit kelapa sawit melalui peningkatan tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, bobot basah tajuk, bobot kering tajuk, dan persen infeksi akar. Lamanya cekaman air menurunkan pertumbuhan bibit kelapa sawit melalui penurunan tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, jumlah akar primer, bobot basah tajuk, bobot basah akar, bobot kering tajuk, dan bobot kering akar, akan tetapi pada setiap  taraf cekaman air, pertumbuhan bibit yang ber-FMA lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan tanpa FMA.[Kata kunci: bibit kelapa sawit, fungi mikoriza arbuskular (FMA), cekaman air]
PROTYPE PENGAMANAN PINTU DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ANDROID DAN EMBEDDED SISTEM NIRKABEL
Authors: Sari Marliana
Published: March 2017

Kemajuan teknologi yang semakin lama semakin berkembang dengan cepat di pergunakan untuk membantu manusia dalam  menjalankan tugas sehari-harinya. Salah satu kemajuan teknologi tersebut adalah dengan terciptanya suatu alat yang dapat di dikendalikan pemakaiannya dengan jarak jauh.Pada tahapan ini Peneliti mencoba membuat suatu alat keamanan pintu yang berbasis android. Adapun tujuan dan manfaat dari penelitian ini adalah membuat suatu alat pengaman pintu yang mudah, murah, praktis, dalam penggunaan untuk dapat meningkatkan kenyamanan dan keamanan dalam  membuka pintu rumah tanpa harus memegang bermacam-macam kunci yang mungkin sangat menggangu dengan sistem kendali jarak jauh.Adapun pembeda alat kontrol pintu ini dibandingkan dengan alat kontrol pintu yang lain adalah pengaman pintu yang bisa diakses secara nirkabel saat ini diterapkan dengan meniadakan fitur input keamanan akan tetapi menggunakan metode berbasis jaringan ethernet dimana pada  jaringan ethernet ini alat pengendali dapat dikendalikan atau dikontrol dalam suatu jaringan TCP/IP sehingga piranti tersebut dapat mengirimkan informasi kunci pengaman pintu sesuai dengan perintah yang diberikan oleh pusat pengendali atau pusat kontrol seperti mengambil kunci pengaman pintu berupa kata kunci yang tersandi, dan mengirimkan kata kunci yang tepat sesuai sandinya akan tetapi alat pengamanan pintu rumah tersebur di buat dengan menggunakan embedded sistem berbasis android dengan melakukan beberapa tahap yaitu (1) inisialisasi IP dan Subnet mask (2) membentuk koneksi dan jaringan Wireless pada port 4000(3) mengirimkan permintaan data ke Arduino dengan mengirimkan karakter 0(4)  mengirimkan permintaan data ke Arduino dengan mengirimkan karakter  1(5) menerima data dari arduino dan membuat kunci pasangan dari algoritma enigma(6) mengirimkan kunci pasangan(7) hasil tampil pada android.Dari  hasil pengujian dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa pengaman pintu ini dapat bekerja sesuai dengan prinsip kerja yang dirancang. Hal tersebut ditunjukkan oleh semua rangkaian pada saat bekerja.
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI PENJADWALAN KULIAH SEMESTER I MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA GENETIKA
Authors: Priambodo Bagus
Published: March 2017

Pembuatan jadwal adalah sebuah masalah periodik yang selalu dihadapi oleh sekolah dan universitas. Sebuah jadwal muncul lebih dahulu sebelum mahasiswa memilih perkuliahan yang akan diikutinya, sehingga kecendrungan bahwa mahasiswa-lah yang menyesuaikan diri dengan jadwal. Meski demikian ada beberapa ketentuan penjadwalan yang mendasar dalam membangun sebuah jadwal yang layak, ketentuan ini bersifat harus dipenuhi agar penjadwalan bisa diterima. Universitas mercu buana memiliki ketentuan khusus dalam mengatur pembuatan jadwal perkuliahan yang mengikat agar program studi mengikuti ketentuan yang telah ditetapkan universitas. Penelitian kali ini membuat penjadwalan secara otomatis menggunakan algoritma genetika akan tetapi tidak semua jadwal akan dibuat melainkan hanya membuat penjadwalan untuk mahasiswa semester I.
KAJIAN EFEKTIVITAS SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK UNIVERSITAS MERCU BUANA
Authors: Nauli Sukarno Bahat
Published: March 2017

Penerapan suatu sistem informasi pada organisasi dapat dikatakan berhasil apabila sistem informasi tersebut sukses dalam pelaksanaannya. Salah satu indikator kesuksesan sistem informasi adalah jika sistem informasi tersebut efektif penggunaannya. Model Kesuksesan Sistem Informasi DeLone dan McLean. secara teori dan praktek telah banyak didukung oleh beberapa peneliti untuk mengukur kesuksesan sistem informasi pada organisasi.            Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan kajian kesuksesan sistem informasi akademik pada Universitas Mercu Buana dengan menggunakan model kesuksesan sistem informasi DeLone dan Mclean data dikumpulkan melalui survei kepada mahasiswa/wi, dosen dan karyawan pengguna sistem informasi akademik. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner yang diisi oleh 120 responden. Metode pengolahan data dianalisis dengan Pemodelan Persamaan Struktural (Structured Equation Modeling) dan memanfaatkan perangkat lunak AMOS 7.0. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa secara umum kualitas informasi (KI) dan penggunaan (P) tidak mempengaruhi efektivitas pemanfaatan sistem informasi akademik pada kampus Universitas Mercu Buana, sedangkan faktor – faktor yang mempengaruhi adalah kualitas sistem (KS), kualitas pelayanan (KP) dan kepuasan pengguna (KPG). Dan hasil yang didapat berdasarkan kelompok pengguna Dosen/Karyawan adalah kualitas sistem (KS), kualitas pelayanan (KP) dan kepuasan pengguna (KPG) tidak mempengaruhi efektivitas sistem informasi akademik pada kampus Universitas Mercu Buana. Sedangkan untuk kelompok pengguna Mahasiswa, kualitas sistem (KS), kualitas pelayanan (KP) dan kepuasan pengguna (KPG) mempengaruhi efektivitas sistem informasi akademik pada kampus Universitas Mercu Buana
ANALISA PERBAIKAN KUALITAS PRODUK KERAMIK TABLEWARE DENGAN PENDEKATAN SIX SIGMA STUDI KASUS PT HAENG NAM SEJAHTERA INDONESIA
Authors: Suprapto Hadi , Triana Yaya Sudarya
Published: March 2017

Dalam era globalisasi saat ini, perkembangan dalam dunia industri baik dari sektor manufaktur dan jasa telah mengalami perubahan dan perkembangan. Tiap perusahaan saling berkompetisi untuk memenangkan persaingan dan mendapatkan pangsa pasar. Dalam pencapaian visi dan misi, perusahaan terus berupaya untuk meningkatkan produksi dan peningkatan kualitas baik dari sistem manajemen mutu yang diterapkan maupun kualitas dari produk yang dihasilkan.Six sigma merupakan suatu metode dan teknik pengendalian dan  peningkatan kualitas menuju target 3,4 kegagalan per sejuta kesempatan (DPMO) untuk setiap transaksi produk barang dan jasa. Jadi six sigma merupakan suatu metode atau teknik pengendalian dan peningkatan kualitas dramatik yang merupakan terobosan baru dalam bidang manajemen kualitas. Dengan menggunakan metode six sigma dapat diketahui bahwa kualitas keramik yang diproduksi oleh PT Haeng Nam Sejahtera Indonesia cukup baik yaitu 3,32 sigma dengan tingkat kerusakan 47722 untuk sejuta produksi (DPMO). Pedekatan six sigma pada penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada empat penyebab produk defect tertinggi yaitu: Crawling 32%,  glasir pinhole sebanyak 27%, glasir kurang rata sebanyak 21% dan bintik hitam 18%.