bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improvement Nutrient Digestibility and Production Performance of Cattle Through Restricted Amino Acid and Organic Minerals Addition on Fermented Palm Oil Waste-Based Feed
Authors: Adhianto Kusuma , Muhtarudin Muhtarudin , Liman Liman , Haryanto Agus
Published: March 2018

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of branched-chain amino acid and organic mineral addition on fermented palm oil waste based-feed to the nutrients digestibility and cattle performance. The research was done using nine Ongole crossbred cattle by applying randomized block design with three treatments and three replications. The first treatment (R0) was fermented palm oil waste-based feed; and the second treatment (R1) was R0 with 13% cassava leaves addition; and the third treatment (R2) was R1 with organic minerals (40 ppm Zn; 10 ppm Cu; 0.1 ppm Se; and 0.3 ppm Cr) addition. The result showed that R2 gave a significant effect (P<0.05) on crude protein, crude fiber, and ether extract digestibility, but showed no significant effect on dry matter and organic matter digestibility and cattle production parameters. The research concluded that fermented palm oil waste-based feed with 13% cassava leaves and organic minerals addition gave the best result based on the digestibility and cattle production parameters.
Introduction of Dwarf Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott) and Annual Legumes in the Disused Limestone Mining in Karst Gombong Area, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Sarwanto Doso , Tuswati Sari Eko
Published: March 2018

The aim of this research was to revegetate the disused limestone quarry by introducing dwarf elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott) and annual legumes such as peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.), soybeans (Glycine max), cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) and  mung beans (Vigna radiata). The study was conducted experimentally in a disused limestone quarry applying Completely Randomized Design. The research method used was experimental in disused limestone mining in karst Gombong area applying Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Treatment consisted of 6 planting methods with 4 replicates. The 6 treatments research were the followings: RO: Single planting of dwarf elephant grass,  R1: Single planting of dwarf elephant grass + 1.5 kg/m2 goat compost,  R2: Mixture Planting of dwarf elephant grass + legume peanuts + 1.5 kg/m2 goat compost,  R3: Mixture planting of dwarf elephant grass + legume soybeans + 1.5 kg/m2 goat compost,  R4: Mixture planting of dwarf elephant grass + legume cowpeas + 1.5 kg/m2 goat compost and R5: Mixture planting of dwarf elephant grass + legume mung beans + 1.5 kg/m2 goat compost. The measured response variables were plant’s height, fresh yield, dry matter yield and crude protein content of dwarf elephant grass aged 8 weeks. The result showed that the addition of goat compost and the planting method of annual legumes on the disused limestone quarry had highly significant influence (P<0.01) on the increase productivity and quality of dwarf elephant grass. The best method of planting dwarf elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott) on disused limestone mining in karst Gombong area is mixture planting with soybean legumes (Glycine max) and adding the 1.5 kg/m2 goat compost.
The Effect of Sugar Cane Levels and Drying Methods on Chemical and Physical Qualities of Ground Beef “Dendeng”
Authors: Jamhari Jamhari , Suryanto Edi , Sundari Sundari , Laksmiwati Diah Ayu
Published: March 2018

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of sugar cane levels and drying methods on chemical and physical quality of ground beef “dendeng”. The materials were ground beef, cane sugar, and spices consisting of salt, garlic, coriander, and galangal. The treatments were the sugar cane levels, consisting of 20, 30, and 40% (w/w of meat weight), and the drying methods, consisting of oven drying and sun drying. The oven drying was done at 50+20C for 15 hours, while sun drying was done at 40+20C for 6 hours per day for 4 days. The variables were tested on chemical quality (moisture, protein, and fat contents), and physical quality (pH and tenderness). Data were analyzed by analysis of variance of factorial pattern (3x2) of completely randomized design and continued by Duncan's new multiple ranges test. The results showed that there was an interaction between the sugar cane levels and the drying methods on the protein content and tenderness of ground beef “dendeng” (P<0.01). Sugar cane levels had significant effects on protein content and tenderness (P<0.05), but had no significant effect on moisture content, fat content, and pH value of ground beef “dendeng”. The drying methods had no significant effect on all chemical and physical variables of ground beef “dendeng”. In conclusion, there was an interaction between sugar cane levels and drying methods  on the protein content and tenderness of ground beef “dendeng”. The addition of sugar cane at the levels of 40% yielded ground beef “dendeng” with the best tenderness. However, the methods of drying did not affect the chemical and physical qualities of ground beef “dendeng”.
PENGARUH PUPUK HIJAU TANAMAN KEMBANG BULAN (Tithonia diversifolia) DAN PUPUK KANDANG TERHADAP PRODUKSI TANAMAN EKINASE (Echinacea purpurea)
Authors: Susanti Dian , Widodo Harto , Hartanto Erri S.
Published: March 2018

Echinaceae is introduced medicinal plant as immunomodulator. The high demand of echinaceae as raw material for immunomodulatory herbal medicine by the industries, requires the increase in quantity and quality of cultivated echinaceae. Thus, the use of fertilizer is necessary. However, to ensure the safety of raw materials for herbal medicine industry, the use of organic fertilizer becomes one of the important components. Organic fertilizer used can be in the form of solid fertilizer such as dung manure, compost and green manure. Various plants can be utilized as a source of green manure such as Tithonia diversifolia, because of its high N content. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of the dosage of dung manure and green manure from T. diversifolia on echinaceae biomass and echinacoside contents. The research was arranged in Factorial Randomized Block Design with two treatments, three dosages of dung manure (P) 0; 2.5; 5 ton.ha-1, and three dosages of green manure from T. diversifolia (T) 0; 10 and 20 ton.ha-1. The treatment combinations were repeated three  times. The results  showed  that there was no interaction between T. diversifolia green manure and dung manure usage. The use of  T. diversifolia  fertilizer alone was not evidently increased  the fresh weight of biomass at 20 ton.ha-1. The use of  T. diversifolia and dung manure showed no significant effect on echinacoside content.
The Mapping of Microfinance Institutions for Supporting Sustainable Agriculture Financing in Padang City
Authors: Azriani Zednita , Paloma Cindy , Usman Yusri
Published: March 2018

Indonesian
Lembaga Keuangan Mikro (LKM) merupakan salah satu alternatif pembiayaan bagi. Pemetaan LKM sangat penting untuk menghindari terjadinya tumpang tindih program yang membantu peran LKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pemetaan terhadap LKM di Kota Padang dengan GIS dan mendeskripsikan efektivitas pengelolaan LKM di Kota Padang. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dengan setiap institusi LKM dan pihak terkait. Penelitian menghasilkan suatu situs web yang berhubungan dengan LKM di Kota Padang, sehingga hasil dan gambaran pemetaan LKM dapat dilihat di “lkmsumbar.org”. Lokasi LKM menyebar di sekitar pemukiman nasabah. Manajemen LKM ditinjau dari segi aksesibilitas, ketaatan terhadap peraturan, tingkat kepatuhan terhadap manajemen, tingkat pelayanan, alokasi penggunaan dana kredit, serta manfaat dana kredit. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa akses petani terhadap LKM agribisnis cukup baik, sebagaimana dapat dilihat dari kesesuaian antara jumlah kredit yang diajukan dan disetujui. Tingkat kepatuhan anggota terhadap pengurus dan peraturannya cukup bagus. Tingkat layanan pengurus dianggap tidak baik dan tidak efektif dalam meladeni anggota. Dana pinjaman lebih banyak digunakan oleh anggota untuk menambah modal dan sebagian mungkin digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan mendesak rumah tangga.

English
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are financing alternatives for farmers. Mapping MFIs is useful to avoid overlapping of the MFIs supporting programs. This study aims to mapping MFIs in Padang City with GIS, and to describe the management effectiveness. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with each micro-credit institution and their related parties. This research produces a website of the MFI mapping as can be seen on “lkmsumbar.org”. The MFIs locations spread around the settlement of the MFI’s clients. The effectiveness of MFI's management is viewed in terms of the member accessibility, level of adherence to the rule of law, level of compliance to the management, management service level, allocation of the use of credit funds, and the benefits of credit funds. The results show that farmers' access to the agribusiness MFI-As is quite good, which can be seen from the consistency between the amount of credit proposed and approved. The members’ compliance to the board and the rules is quite good. The service level of the board is not good and not effective in serving the members. The loan is mostly used for business capital and some may be used for funding household urgent needs.
Dampak Kebijakan Pajak Ekspor dan Tarif Impor terhadap Kesejahteraan Produsen dan Konsumen Kakao di Indonesia
Authors: Sinuraya Julia Forcina , Sinaga Bonar Marulitua , Oktaviani Rina , Hutabarat Budiman
Published: March 2018

English
The government of Indonesia is currently promoting development of cocoa processing industries to increase the cocoa added value. The key policy is application of export tax and import tariff for cocoa beans that may cause a number of consequences for the farmers, exporters, and industries. The aim of this research is to analyze impacts of the export tax and import tariff policy on cocoa producers and consumers welfare, and to formulate better policy mix for improving the welfare of cocoa producers and consumer in Indonesia. This research used a simultaneous equation econometric model consisted of 20 structural equations and 9 identity equations that have been estimated using the 2SLS (Two-Staged Least Squares) method using data series of 1989–2014. The results show that the policy of abolishing the cocoa beans export tax increases the producer's welfare but decreases consumers' welfare and total government revenue. Reverse results are obtained if the applied export tax was more than 7%. Import tariff policy of cocoa beans that less than 20% has small impacts on welfare of producers and consumers, but it increases the total government revenue.

Indonesian
Pemerintah Indonesia sedang berupaya meningkatkan nilai tambah kakao dengan mendorong berkembangnya industri pengolahan kakao. Dua kebijakan kunci ialah pengenaan pajak ekspor dan tariff impor yang diperkirakan dapat berdampak nyata bagi petani, eksportir, maupun industri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak kebijakan pajak ekspor dan tarif impor terhadap kesejahteraan produsen dan konsumen kakao serta merumuskan kebijakan untuk perbaikan kesejahteraan produsen dan konsumen kakao di Indonesia. Penelitian menggunakan suatu model ekonometrik persamaan simultan terdiri dari 20 persamaan struktural dan 9 persamaan identitas yang diestimasi dengan metode 2SLS (Two Stage Least Squares) menggunakan data series tahunan 1989–2014. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan penghapusan pajak ekspor biji kakao berdampak meningkatkan kesejahteraan produsen tetapi menurunkan kesejahteraan konsumen dan total penerimaan pemerintah. Kondisi sebaliknya terjadi apabila dilakukan penerapan pajak ekspor di atas 7%. Kebijakan tarif impor biji kakao di bawah 20% memberikan dampak perubahan yang relatif kecil terhadap kesejahteraan produsen maupun konsumen akan tetapi menambah total penerimaan pemerintah.
Pain Across Artists' Lifespan
Authors: Ackermann Bronwen J
Published: March 2018

Having a lifelong career as a professional performing artist carries both challenges and benefits across different body systems. Pushing one’s body to the limits results in a higher risk of suffering from some kind of episode of overload, whether it be physical or psychological.
Indeed, a sudden increase in playing load (overtraining) is linked with increased frequency and intensity of pain or performance-related musculoskeletal disorders in both dance and music student populations. In this issue, research highlights this across the lifespan and in different genres
of performing arts, including Irish fiddlers.
Epidemiology, Treatment Efficacy, and Anxiety Aspects of Music Students Affected by Playing-Related Pain: A Retrospective Evaluation with Follow-up
Authors: Ioannou Christos I , Hafer Julia , Lee André , Altenmuller Eckart
Published: March 2018

OBJECTIVES: Playing-related pain (PRP) is a common problem among music students. We retrospectively assessed epidemiological factors that contributed to the manifestation of PRP and evaluated the efficacy of treatment methods used by affected music students. The long-term course of
PRP symptoms was also examined, along with current (today) levels of trait anxieties. METHODS: Demographic and epidemiological data of 186 music students who visited the musicians' outpatient clinic over a 5-year period were retrieved. Of these students, 122 had been diagnosed with PRP and
were invited to participate (response rate 61.5%) in a follow-up online survey to: a) estimate the long-term course of their PRP symptoms, b) assess the efficacy of treatment methods they used, and c) assess their current trait anxiety (general and performance-related) using two standardized
psychodiagnostic questionnaires. RESULTS: Two-thirds of music students who sought medical care were affected by PRP, with most being affected during their first year of studies, and with 69% having acute rather than chronic pain. The sudden increase in practice time was the main triggering
factor for PRP (but not for non-PRP-related problems). Concerning the course of PRP, almost all students recovered or improved significantly. Students reported that "active" treatment methods (e.g., physical activities) were more effective than "passive" methods (e.g.,
oral medications). Psychodiagnostic questionnaires indicated that about 40% of PRP-affected students currently had increased levels of trait anxieties (music and non-music related), possibly warranting further medical assistance. CONCLUSIONS: PRP in music students occurs mainly at the beginning
of their studies and has a good prognosis, although recovery may be lengthy. It is necessary to provide students with early information about PRP and about the multidimensional treatment framework that allows for individualized care of PRP in affected music students.
Extent of Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Problems in the Irish Traditional Music Community: A Survey
Authors: Porter Mark , Wilson Iseult M
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND: The literature related to playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) primarily includes classical musicians and instrument-specific studies. Previous work by our team identified that PRMDs are an issue for Irish traditional fiddle players; however, the extent of the
problem was not known. OBJECTIVE: To identify the type and extent of PRMDs in the Irish traditional music population, specifically fiddle players. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed and administered to faculty and students related to all Irish traditional music courses in all higher education
institutions in Ireland. RESULTS: Seven institutions were included. The response rate was 77.5% (n=79 of 102 possible respondents). A fifth of respondents never had a PRMD, 36.7% (n=29) currently had a PRMD, and 34.2% (n=27) had a previous experience of a PRMD. The main symptoms were pain
(62%, n=49), stiffness (41.8%, n=33), and tingling (35.4%, n=28). There was a positive association between the development of PRMDs and increased hours of play (p=0.017). CONCLUSIONS: PRMDs are a problem for Irish traditional fiddle players, especially during times of intense playing such
as festivals.
Caracterización de Sustratos de Impresión 3D para Aplicaciones de Microondas
Authors: García Martínez Héctor
Published: March 2018

En este artículo se presenta un estudio sobre la caracterización de materiales de impresión 3D de bajo coste, para aplicaciones de radiofrecuencia. Se describe la metodología y los materiales de fabricación, utilizando resonadores y líneas microstrip para caracterizar los materiales hasta una frecuencia de 5 GHz. El sustrato utilizado ha sido el ácido poliláctico (PLA), donde se ha determinado la permitividad relativa y la tangente de pérdidas de diferentes sustratos y fabricantes de PLA. La metalización del sustrato se ha realizado con láminas de Cobre (Cu) de 50 μm, pegadas mediante un material epoxy. Los datos obtenidos, tanto de permitividad relativa como de perdidas, se utilizarán en futuros diseños de dispositivos de radiofrecuencia sobre sustratos de impresión 3D.
Decoding kinematic variables from Electroencephalographic (EEG) signals during lower-limb mobility protocols
Authors: Mercado Luis
Published: March 2018

Over 15% of the population of the world has some kind of disability, and a prevalent type is associated with their lower-limbs. In order to provide this type of disabled people with a mean to restore the mobility they once had, it comes to interest the usage of brain-machine interfaces (BMI). Many BMI studies have been done using the approach of electroencephalography (EEG); however, they tend to use a “classical scheme” which consists of classifying only the movement intention of the user. When this intention is detected, the system is programmed to automatically perform realistic movements according to the user’s wishes. This is why direct decoding from the EEG signals into limb kinematics would be preferable, as it gives the possibility of characterizing the intended movement in detail. A limited number of studies have implemented these “decoding schemes”; nevertheless, they just decode a single type of movement. This work will show some of the different methods currently used for decoding, as well as their comparison and performance for different sets of types of movements.
Gestión de recursos radio en comunicaciones vehiculares V2X basadas en LTE
Authors: Molina-Masegosa Rafael
Published: March 2018

Recientemente, se están abordando avances significativos en el ámbito de las comunicaciones vehiculares (V2X), las cuales suponen un elemento clave en la mejora de la seguridad vial en el futuro. Mientras que la tecnología con más tiempo de desarrollo para este tipo de comunicaciones es el estándar IEEE 802.11p/WAVE, el Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) ha estado trabajando recientemente en el soporte de la tecnología de comunicaciones celulares LTE (Long Term Evolution) para comunicaciones V2X. El primer estándar de LTE-V2X contempla comunicaciones vehículo a vehículo (Vehicle-to-Vehicle, V2V) basadas en LTE-D2D (Device-to-Device), el modo de comunicación directa de LTE. Sin embargo, el desarrollo en los grupos de trabajo del 3GPP para el soporte de comunicaciones V2X basadas en LTE continúa actualmente. Uno de los aspectos clave en el desarrollo de las comunicaciones basadas en LTE es la gestión de recursos radio. Una gestión de recursos radio eficiente y adaptada a las necesidades de las redes vehiculares tiene el potencial de mejorar el rendimiento de este tipo de comunicaciones, sin necesidad de aumentar el ancho de banda disponible. En este trabajo se pretende exponer el estado del arte actual en comunicaciones LTE-V2X, haciendo especial hincapié en las soluciones existentes para la gestión de recursos radio en este sistema.
Estado de la cuestión en Juegos Psicológicos
Authors: Pazos Hernández Pablo J.
Published: March 2018

En la teoría de Juegos Clásica la utilidad que obtienen los agentes depende tanto de su estrategia o acción, como de las del resto de agentes. Por otro lado, en muchos contextos, la utilidad que obtienen depende también de las creencias o expectativas sobre las elecciones y acciones de otros. Este enfoque se conoce en la literatura como Juegos Psicológicos. El presente artículo analiza el estado de la literatura de la investigación en los Juegos Psicológicos.
Terremoto en Puebla S2017: la respuesta en salud del Gobierno del Estado de Puebla
Authors: Varela Cortés Eric Sebastian
Published: March 2018

Señor editor: Debido a la interacción de cinco placas tectónicas –la de Nor­teamérica, la de Cocos, la del Pacíf‍ico, la de Rivera y la del Caribe–, México se encuentra en una zona de alta sismicidad. El Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) reporta, en promedio, la ocurrencia de 40 sismos por día.Durante los últimos 100 años, en el estado de Puebla se han registrado seis sismos considerados como de gran magnitud o macrosismos. Éstos ocurrieron el 10 de febrero de 1928, el 26 de julio de 1937, el 11 de octubre de 1945, el 24 de mayo de 1950, el 28 de agosto de 1973 y el 15 de junio de 1999. El ocurrido en 1973 ha sido cataloga­do como el más destructivo, ya que ocasionó más de 500 muertes, 1 600 heridos y cuantiosos daños materiales en las poblaciones de Ciudad Serdán, Tehuacán y la capital del estado.
Terremoto 19S: un recordatorio para los sistemas de salud
Authors: Fajardo-Dolci Germán
Published: March 2018

Los desastres sucedidos recientemente en el mundo y en nuestro país nos obligan a  recuperar temas dejados en el desván. El terremoto del no tan lejano 1985 dejó huella, lecciones y aprendizajes que nos llevaron a organizarnos y a configurar una sociedad dirigida a la prevención y a la acción. Lo menciono en estos términos porque el temblor del 19 de septiembre de 2017 nos hizo un marcado recordatorio. Si bien como sociedad hemos implementado acciones de prevención –como los simulacros– e incorporado nuevas técnicas de construcción –como el uso de losas nervadas en las casas habitación o el diseño de estructuras dinámicas como la Torre Mayor–, aún somos susceptibles de sufrir daños considerables en caso de sismos.
Bacterial Bioreporter‐Based Mercury and Phenanthrene Assessment in Yangtze River Delta Soils of China
Authors: He Wei , Hu Zong‐Hao , Yuan Sheng , Zhong Wen‐Hui , Mei Yan‐Zhen , Dai Chuan‐Chao
Published: March 2018

Genetically engineered bacterial whole‐cell bioreporters were deployed to investigate bioavailable mercury (b‐Hg) and phenanthrene (b‐PHE). Characterized by high sensitivity and specificity in aqueous solutions, the bioreporter system could detect in amended soils the concentrations of b‐Hg and b‐PHE in the ranges of 19.6 to 111.6 and 21.5 to 110.9 μg kg−1, respectively. The sensitivity of the system allowed for the combined analysis of b‐Hg and b‐PHE from real environmental samples. Therefore, soil samples from three large refinery facilities were tested, and the results from the instrumental analysis strongly correlated with the ones obtained with the bioreporter method. Large‐scale and fast screening of soil contamination across the Yangtze River Delta in Eastern China was conducted. More than 36% of the samples contained b‐Hg, whereas the fractions of b‐PHE were below the detection limit for all the samples. These results indicated a higher toxicity and more hazardous condition for Hg contamination than for PHE. Population densities and airborne 10‐μm particulate matter (PM10) concentrations were used as parameters for comparison with the spatial distribution of the b‐Hg and b‐PHE fractions. The results revealed that the bioreporters could offer a rapid and cost‐efficient method to test soil samples from contaminated areas and provide a screening tool for environmental risk assessment.

Core Ideas

Bacterial biosensor exposure allows the assessment of bioavailable Hg/PHE in soil.

Bacterial biosensors were effective in wide‐range soil screening across the YRD.

Oil refineries and air pollution affect distribution of bioavailable Hg/PHE in YRD soil.
O Panorama da Rede Hoteleira Midscale da Praia de Iracema em Fortaleza-CE para o Público LGBT
Authors: Ferreira Mendonça Daniel , Ferreira Lima Júlio César
Published: March 2018

Este artigo objetivou analisar o posicionamento dos hotéis da Praia de Iracema em Fortaleza – CE em relação ao marketing aplicado junto ao público LGBT. Por isso, buscou-se precisar o número de hotéis que se enquadravam como “gay friendly” e identificar fatores que pudessem dificultar o investimento do setor hoteleiro no segmento LGBT. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa analítica por meio de um estudo de caso realizado em 2016 com 14 hotéis de categoria midscale situados em um bairro turístico da cidade de Fortaleza. Utilizaram-se objetivos descritivos com a aplicação de método indutivo, objetivando uma compreensão generalizada de uma segmentação do mercado turístico partindo-se de fatos particulares. Foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográfica e documental como embasamento teórico, englobando estudos sobre o fenômeno turístico na cidade de Fortaleza, uma visão geral sobre segmentação de mercado e uma discussão sobre o segmento LGBT de modo generalizado e dentro da hotelaria. Ao final, verificou-se que a rede hoteleira em questão não se propõe a trabalhar com o mercado de maneira segmentada e não tem o conhecimento necessário a respeito do potencial de consumo do público LGBT. Concluiu-se que existe desinteresse da parte dos hotéis midscale pesquisados em investir na captação deste nicho de mercado pela simples preferência pela padronização do atendimento.
Planejamento e Expansão do Turismo no Litoral do Maranhão
Authors: Rocha da Costa Carlos Rerisson
Published: March 2018

No Brasil, onde a atividade turística é desenvolvida prioritariamente nos espaços litorâneos, a expansão do turismo sobre os espaços periféricos tem avançado na porção norte do litoral do país, extrapolando áreas em que pesados investimentos e diversificados instrumentos de planejamento vêm sendo executados desde a década de 1980. Nesse processo, o litoral do Maranhão passa a ser alvo das políticas de turismo, de investimentos públicos e privados, abrigando também as contradições associadas a essa atividade. Os planos estatais aparecem assim como instrumentos que impulsionam a apropriação desses espaços pelo turismo, alterando os usos do território. O presente artigo apresenta uma análise da expansão do turismo no litoral do Maranhão, evidenciando o papel dos planos de turismo como indutores dessa expansão no litoral do estado. Para a elaboração do presente artigo foram realizadas atividades de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, a partir das quais se verificou que o litoral do Maranhão passa a figurar como espaço aberto ao turismo a partir da indução promovida nos planos estaduais dedicados a esta atividade, com destaque para as duas edições do Plano Maior. Tais instrumentos de planejamento apresentam o Maranhão como nova possibilidade para a expansão do turismo, como estoque de território para o qual passam a induzir um processo de incorporação para o lazer, com destaque para o seu litoral, tornando-se alvo de investidores que contam com crédito público, além de incentivos fiscais e financeiros, atuando diretamente em empreendimentos turísticos ou alimentando um amplo processo de cunho especulativo.
Human Resource Management in the Enhancement Processes of Knowledge Management
Authors: Sundiman Didi
Published: March 2018

This research explored Human Resource Management (HRM) in enhancement processes of knowledge management. This research explored how HRM practice enhanced the operational of knowledge management. Data were collected by a survey by interviewing 12 informants from Small and Medium Enterprise (SME). The results show that HRM practice gives initiative in the enhancement process of the knowledge management strategy applied to the company. It can be concluded that each sub-component of HRM affects the components of knowledge management, and HRM is highly influential and has a positive effect on quality management processes and vice versa in the work environment.
Administrators’ Roles in Training Programs and Their Relationship with Trainees’ Motivation
Authors: Ismail Azman , Abdullah Anis Anisah , Mohd Soffian Lee Umi Hamidaton , Mohamad Nur Izzaty , Ibrahim Nurul Inani
Published: March 2018

This research was conducted to assess the relationship between the role of administrators in training programs and the motivation level of the trainees. The data were collected through a survey method conducted on employees at a government agency in East Malaysia. The outcomes of SmartPLS path model analysis show three important findings. First, administrators’ roles in training programs are significantly related to trainees’ motivation. Second, provision of support is significantly linked to the motivation of the trainees. Third, communication is significantly related to the motivation level of the trainees. Thus, the findings indicate that administrators’ roles, support, and communication act as significant determinants of trainees’ motivation in an organizational sample.
Satisfied, but Will They Spread a Word? The Role of Customer Satisfaction at Jamu Café
Authors: Suhud Usep , Bajunaid Sheila Maryam
Published: March 2018

This research aimed to investigate consumers’ intention to repurchase jamu at Jamu Café. Service quality, customer satisfaction, and Word-of-Mouth (WOM) were selected as the predictor variables. In total, 200 participants who purchased jamu at the café were selected conveniently. Data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as Structural Equation Model (SEM). As a result, service quality influences customer satisfaction significantly. As customers are satisfied, they do word-of-mouth and repurchase. On the other hand, WOM has an insignificant impact on repurchase intention.
Exploratory Mapping Research on Crowdfunding
Authors: Buana Yud
Published: March 2018

The research aimed to provide a systematic literature review of the available research evidence on crowdfunding. Tenets of keyword search and fit analysis were used to review the term of crowdfunding. It was used to reveal the ambiguity and variations in the literature, and to create a mapping for further research. This research explored and tried to form a corridor for crowdfunding according to business models, intermediary platforms, the planned strategy, the emergence of risks and decisions, regulation and governance, the value creation, and other thingssuch as humanitarian and other non-financial matter. The result shows that research in the business models of crowdfunding platform and successful strategy is the preferred topics. Then, it mostly comes from European and North America according to the number of publications.
Interoperability and Reliability of Multiplatform MPLS VPN: Comparison of Traffic Engineering with RSVP-TE Protocol and LDP Protocol
Authors: Ismail Nanang , Zaki Eki Ahmad , Arghifary Muhamad
Published: March 2018

One of the alternatives to overcome network scalability problem and maintaining reliability is using MPLS VPN network. In reallity, the current network is already using a multiplatform of several different hardware vendors, i.e., Cisco and Juniper platforms. This paper discusses the comparison of the simulation results to see interoperability of multiplatform MPLS VPN andreliability through traffic engineering using RSVP-TE and LDP protocols. Both the RSVP and LDP protocols are tested on a stable network and in a recovery mode,as well as non-load conditions and with additional traffic load. The recovery mode is the condition after the failover due to termination of one of the links in the network. The no-load condition means that the network is not filled with additional traffic. There is only traffic from the measurement activity itself. While network conditions with an additional load are conditions where there is an additional UDP packet traffic load of 4.5 Mbps in addition to the measurement load itself. On a stable network and without additional traffic load, the average delay on LDP protocol is 59.41 ms, 2.06 ms jitter, 0.08% packetloss, and 8.99 Mbps throughput. Meanwhile, on RSVP protocol, the average delay is 52.40 ms, 2.39 ms jitter, 12.18% packet loss, and 7.80 Mbps throughput. When failover occurs and on recovery mode, LDP protocol is48% of packet loss per 100 sent packets while on RSVP packet loss percentage is 35.5% per 100 sent packets. Both protocols have interoperability on the third layer of multiplatform MPLS VPN, but on heavy loaded traffic condition, RSVP protocol has better reliability than the LDP protocol.
Improving Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Detection using Entropy Method in Software Defined Network (SDN)
Authors: Abdurohman Maman , Prasetiawan Dani , Yulianto Fazmah Arif
Published: March 2018

This research proposed a new method to enhance Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) detection attack on Software Defined Network (SDN) environment. This research utilized the OpenFlow controller of SDN for DDoS attack detection using modified method and regarding entropy value. The new method would check whether the traffic was a normal traffic or DDoS attack by measuring the randomness of the packets. This method consisted of two steps, detecting attack and checking the entropy. The result shows that the new method can reduce false positive when there is a temporary and sudden increase in normal traffic. The new method succeeds in not detecting this as a DDoS attack. Compared to previous methods, this proposed method can enhance DDoS attack detection on SDN environment.
The Development of Data Warehouse from Payment Point Services of IT Business Solution Provider
Authors: Irfandhi Kornelius
Published: March 2018

The goals of the research is to develop a data warehouse loaded from operational database of payment point service in IT business solution provider. The development scope is data analysis using Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools for identifying the trends of transaction and agent registration, and create reports and dashboards. The data warehouse was developed with Kimball method as known as the nine-step design methodology. The data and requirement were collected by observation and interview with Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The data warehouse was analyzed by OLAP tool provided by Pentaho Business Analytics software with additional plugin Pivot4J. The obtained results are the trends of transactionand agent registration between 2014 and 2015. It can be concluded that developed data warehouse can be used as ananalysis tool to know the trends information.
Enhancing Technopreneurship Project Management System with Coaching and Mentoring Features
Authors: Wahyudi Stephanus Eko , Tileng Kartika Gianina
Published: March 2018

This research aimed to find the system features for remote, synchronous, and asynchronous communication and collaboration among the students. The research design was through an exploratory case study. The data collection method was in-depth interview with experienced supervisors and the subject coordinators. The result of the research is the necessary features to be included in the updated version of the information systems. The various coaching and mentoring features can support subject coordinators, supervisors, and students and allow them to complete the subject on time and in accordance with the standards
Looking at the Japanese Automotive Industry through Indonesian Published Manga
Authors: Adi Danendro
Published: March 2018

This article discussed manga and visual language that had been used on the Japanese fiction graphic narrative as a case study and graphic biography as a comparison. It implemented literature study approach on illustration, specifically, sequential art literature to obtain data as well as finding a theoretical framework to strengthen research results. The article began with a brief history of Japanese comics, then would be discussed the definition and common form of manga and how-to extent the media to convey the information and to identify the visual approach to narrating the information. It finds that modern manga has a potential to become an effective medium to narrate the Japanese culture, growth, and its technological advances that have gained global recognition.
The Relationship between Indonesian Online Learners’ Learning Strategies and Learner-Instructor Interaction in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Authors: Astuti Elysa Ratna , Alexandro Marco , Purnawarman Pupung
Published: March 2018

This study aimed to expose the Indonesian online learners’ learning strategies used in MOOC and investigated the relationship between the learning strategies and learner-instructor interaction in MOOC. The method employed was quantitative research and used the correlational study. The data for this study were collected from 500 Indonesian online learners (359 females and 141 males) who enrolled in Sekolah TOEFL, one of the MOOCs in Indonesia. This study used translated and modified version of Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ), students’ experience in e-learning questionnaire, and learner-instructor interaction in the online course. The three questionnaires were distributed through an electronic survey site, Google FormTM. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Formula to correlate both learning strategies and learner-instructor interaction. The findings enrich our understanding of learners’ learning strategies that are used in MOOC and reveal the relation of the learning strategies and learner-instructor interaction in MOOC.
The Construction of Fathers New Masculinity in South Korea Variety Show Superman is Back
Authors: Iryanti Muri
Published: March 2018

This research focused on the construction of new masculinity in South Korea parenting and fatherhood at the variety showen titled “Superman is Back”. This variety show itself was a part of the existence of Korean popular culture that was also called Hallyu. Hallyu became the phenomenon that swept other popular culture which previously developed in some countries. Hallyu could shift the previous pop culture with the good strategy. The selection of this television show was intended to see how a television program constructed the kind of new masculinity of men, in this case, celebrity fathers that join the show. The qualitative method was employed in this research to find the gender issue and new masculinity discourse which was portrayed by the fathers. The result shows that “Superman is Back” tries to display the different masculinity that is constructed by the show and this is different from the traditional one. This is the alliance of men with new masculinity that is less oppressed women as embedded in the context of patriarchal culture. The portrayals of new masculinity can be seen in the way fathers do nurture, cook, change the baby’s diaper, dance practice, and play with their children. “Superman is Back” is an attempt to show father as nurturer and has the role in domestic tasks too.
Modern Concept of Interior Design Food Court as Rebranding Form of Sustainability Design Related to the Growth of Mall (Case Study: Delicaè, Senayan City)
Authors: Salim Polniwati
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this paper was to make people aware of the new concept design of the food court that influence the ambiance and related to the attractiveness factors. The method of documentation of the interior element was done by the analysis to the food court in Senayan City. It was expected to be a comparison of the previous design before the renovation (Food Studio) in connection with the modernization and renewal of the design (Delicaè). Some design elements such as floor wall and ceiling that applied must bear a lasting impression and be an inbuilt piece of the decoration that linked to scale, style, and color. This research was potentially contributed to shopping malls attractiveness factors and their impact on shoppers’ satisfaction in shopping malls in Jakarta and outside the city. It can be concluded that updating the design is very important if the shopping malls do not want to left-behind in this modern area. The comparison has been made between old-design with the new one that is found out that people nowadays are very open-minded about design and do care about attractive things in shopping malls.
Serum Albumin Level Adjusted Progesterone Level on the Trigger Day is Not a Significant Predictor of Clinical Pregnancy
Authors: Yayla Abide Cigdem , Ozkaya Enis , Kayatas Eser Semra , Devranoğlu Belgin , Bilgic Bulent Emre , Kutlu Tayfun
Published: March 2018

Objective: We aimed to assess the effect of serum albumin level adjusted progesterone levels on the trigger day on clinical pregnancy rate in ICSI cycles.Study Design: A total of 100 women undergoing ICSI cycles due to poor ovarian reserve or tubal factor infertility were included in this study. Serum progesterone and albumin levels on the trigger day were utilized to predict clinical pregnancy among normal and poor responders.Results: There were significant differences between groups with and without successful clinical pregnancy in terms of serum albumin (4.6 vs. 4.3 g/dl), progesterone levels (0.5 ng/mL vs. 0.7 ng/mL) on the trigger day and endometrial thickness (11.5 mm vs. 9.3 mm) (p<0.05, p<0.05 and p<0.05, respectively). In ROC analyses, progesterone level on the trigger day was found to be a significant predictor of clinical pregnancy (AUC=0.652, p=0.015). An optimal cut-off value of 0.55 ng/mL was obtained with 65% sensitivity and 57% specificity. Albumin level adjusted progesterone concentrations on the trigger day were 0.67 ng/mL versus 0.64 ng/mL, but this difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: Albumin adjusted progesterone concentrations may be utilized to determine cases for a freeze-all policy.
Osteoclastogenesis in Periodontitis: Signaling Pathway, Synthetic and Natural Inhibitors
Authors: Ketherin Ketherin , Sandra Ferry
Published: March 2018

Osteoclast activities are responsible for the resorption of bone cells found in several bone diseases, one of which is periodontitis and arthritis. The downregulating signals of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kB (RANK)-RANK Ligand and Tumor Necrosis Factor  (TNF)-a are the major cause of the bone destruction. Studies and experiments have been performed to overcome this matter. Various medications are now available to treat bone-related diseases, targeting the specific aspect of the signaling. Synthetic drugs such as denosumab and bisphosphonates have complex pharmacological action and have been the leading choice in treatment. Evidence in studies proved that natural resources including herbal products have potential application to therapy for bone loss, with caffeic acid and Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) showing significant inhibitory results and Chinese herbs such as Herba epimedii (Yín Yáng Huò) and Fructus psoraleae(Bǔ Gǔ Zhī) proved to contain components that give similar effects to estrogen. The purpose of this review is to discuss the therapy value of available synthetic and natural therapeutic agents. Understanding the mechanisms of both agents will not only clarify their function as therapeutic agents, but can also be the key to the treatment of diseases caused by bone resorption by targeting specific aspects of osteoclastogenesis.Keywords: osteoclastogenesis, TNF, RANKL, bone resorption, natural resource, signaling, treatment
Angiogenesis Intensity within Benign and Malignant Oral Mucosa Epithelial Tumor
Authors: Sudiono Janti , Thalib Sofia
Published: March 2018

Background: Angiogenesis is an important and fundamental process for new blood vessels to provide nutrients and oxygen needed by tumor cells to grow, develop, and in case of cancer also to metastasize into other organs. This study aims to evaluate the intensity of angiogenesis within benign (papillomas) and malignant (squamous cell carcinoma) epithelial tumors.Materials and methods:  This analytic observational study with cross-sectional design using histopathology slide sample that were clinically diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma (n=3) and papilloma (n=3). Microscopically, the angiogenesis characterized with lumen lined by endothelial cells with or without red blood cells inside within sub epithelial connective tissue of papilloma and squamous cell carcinoma by Hematoxylin Eosin stain. Angiogenesis intensity was counted from four areas under magnification of (10x10), each area was scored under (10x40) magnification.Results: Angiogenesis intensity of papilloma and squamous cell carcinoma are (45.17±14.573) and (55.18±6.26041) respectively. T-test analysis showed there was no significant difference (p=0.336>0.05).Conclusions: Angiogenesis intensity of papilloma is less than those of squamous cell carcinoma.Keywords: angiogenesis, oral epithelial tumor, benign, malignant
Potential Roles for G-Quadruplexes in Mitochondria
Authors: Falabella Micol , Fernandez Rafael J. , Johnson F. Brad , Kaufman Brett A.
Published: March 2018

Some DNA or RNA sequences rich in guanine (G) nucleotides can adopt noncanonical
conformations known as G-quadruplexes (G4). In the nuclear genome, G4 motifs
have been associated with genome instability and gene expression defects, but they are increasingly
recognized to be regulatory structures. Recent studies have revealed that G4 structures
can form in the mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) and potential G4 forming sequences
are associated with the origin of mtDNA deletions. However, little is known about the regulatory
role of G4 structures in mitochondria. In this short review, we will explore the potential
for G4 structures to regulate mitochondrial function, based on evidence from the nucleus.
Virtual Combinatorial Library Design, Synthesis and In vitro Anticancer Assessment of -2-Amino-3-Cyanopyridine Derivatives
Authors: Dev Sanal , Dhaneshwar Sunil. R. , Mathew Bijo
Published: March 2018

Aim and Objective:

For the development of new class of anticancer agents, a series of
novel 2-amino-3-cyanopyridine derivatives were designed from virtual screening with Glide
program by setting Topoisomerase II as the target.

Materials and Methods:

The top ranked ten molecules from the virtual screening were synthesized
by microwave assisted technique and investigated for their cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 and A-
549 cell lines by using sulforhodamine B assay method.

Results:

The most active compound 2-amino-4-(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-
dichlorophenyl) nicotinonitrile (CG-5) showed significant cytotoxic profile with (LC50 = 97.1, TGI =
29.9 and GI50 = <0.1 µM) in MCF-7 and (LC50= 93.0, TGI= 50.0 and GI50= <7 µM) in A-549 cell
lines. A molecular docking study was performed to explore the binding interaction of CG-5with the
active site of Topoisomerase II.

Conclusion:

It can be concluded that halogen substituent pyridine ring was benefit for cytotoxicity.
The Modulatory Effect of Lead Drug Candidates on Inflammatory Gene Expression in Sepsis: A Mini-Review
Authors: Adadey Samuel Mawuli , Yakass Michael Bright , Agyemang Seth , Duodu Samuel
Published: March 2018

Sepsis is a debilitating clinical syndrome of systemic inflammation in response to microorganisms especially Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. A minority of sepsis cases could be due to non-pathogenic insult such as trauma. Much of the tissue and organ injury observed among septic patients is a consequence of the inflammatory response. The search for effective treatments of sepsis has led to several studies by different research groups across the globe. Although many targets and molecules have been identified, there is still no effective treatment for sepsis. The aim of this report is to review the literature on drugs and drug candidates against sepsis and how they modulate the expression of inflammatory genes. Many compounds have been identified to regulate inflammatory gene expression by interacting with targets such as topoisomerase 1 and nuclear factor kappa B, which regulate the production of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Even though these compounds appear promising as potential drugs against sepsis, no effective therapies have been discovered to date and thus the fight against sepsis continues.