bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inhibitory and bactericidal power of mangosteen rind extract towards Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans (Laboratory test)
Authors: Hendiani Ina , Hadidjah Dede , Susanto Agus , Mustika SP Indra
Published: August 2017

Introduction: The bacteria that cause the occurrence of pathogens of periodontal disease are gram negative anaerobes. These bacteria include Pophyromonas Gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans. Mangosteen skin extract is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti microbial, and anti oxidant properties. The extract of the mangosteen peel is altered in gel preparation in order to streamline its clinical application in periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to examine the antibacterial power of the ginger mangosteen tree extract gel against Pophyromonas gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans (Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans). Methods: This research was conducted by experimental laboratory. Mangosteen fruit extract gel with concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12,5%, 6,25%, 3,125% and 0,78% were tested against Pophyromonas Gingivalis and Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans with agar diffusion method. Results: The results of this study indicate that for Actinobacilus Aggregatibacter bacteria minimal inhibitory concentration at a concentration of 6.25% with a diameter of 13,5mm inhibition. Minimal bactericidal concentration at 12,5% concentration with 14,7mm inhibitory diameter. In the test of Pophyromonas Gingivalis bacteria, minimal inhibitory concentrations were obtained at a concentration of 1.56% and a minimum bactericidal concentration was obtained at a concentration of 3.125%. Conclusion: The conclusion that mangosteen peel skin gel extract can inhibit bacterial growth and is bactericidal against Pophyromonas Gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans (Aggregatibacter Actinomycetecomitans).
Dental care necessity at productive age in Cilayung Village, Jatinangor Districts, Sumedang Regency
Authors: Atlantika Granidya Rosa , Suwargiani Anne Agustina , Susilawati Sri
Published: August 2017

Introduction: Dental care necessity is a set of dental and oral care must obtained by someone in a certain period in order to achieve good dental health status in accordance to dentist assessment. Productive age according to WHO is group of 35-44 years old as standard age to see adult oral health condition. The purpose of this research was to get data of dental care necessity at productive age in Cilayung Village. Methods: The research method is descriptive with cluster sampling technique. Samples of 80 respondents of productive age group were obtained by using pathfinder surveys technique. Dental care necessity assessment was assessed by using WHO oral health surveys basic methods and the oral condition of respondents was examined by using mouth glass. Results: The results of the study indicated that the most needed dental care was caries prevention, with as much as 80 people (100%) and the need for one surface treatment with as much as 75 people (93.75%). Conclusion: The priority of dental care needs in Cilayung Village were the prevention of caries and the surface one.
Analysis of porosity comparison formed on film layer of self-processed copal and alcohol based varnish against manufacture based varnish
Authors: Dewi Agustina , Hasratiningsih Zulia , Karlina Elin , Greviana Nadia
Published: August 2017

Introduction: Varnish is one of the dental materials that can be used to protect the pulp. Raw materials for making varnish were easy to be obtained using simple technique and composition. Self-processed varnish which has 40 gr of copal, 50 ml of 95% alcohol and 10 ml of chloroform was produced. When applied, varnish formed a thin film layer which tend to porous. The purpose of this study was to analyze the comparison between porosity which formed in film layer of self-processed and  factory varnish. Method: This study was true experimental with  12 third upper molars that had been cut horizontally as specimens and were divided into 2 groups as treated and control groups. First group had 1, 2, 3 and 4 times application of processed varnish as treated sample and second group samples were applied with factory varnish as control sample. Porosity was tested using SEM then its percentage was calculated by comparing the  porosity and the tooth area. The data was then tested  with t- independent test. Result: The result showed that self-processed varnish obtained larger percentage of porosity. Started at the third application time, both processed and factory varnish showed no porosity. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study was that there is difference between  porosity which formed in film layer of self-processed and  factory varnish.
Synthesis of mesh-shaped calcia partially stabilized zirconia using eggshell membrane template as filler composite
Authors: Gempita Gema , Hasratiningsih Zulia , Subrata Gantini , Purwasasmita Bambang Sunendar
Published: August 2017

Introduction: This experiment was conducted experimentally to synthesize Calcia Partially Stabilized Zirconia (Ca-PSZ) by sol-gel method using eggshell membrane template as a composite filler. The eggshell membrane was used to produce a mesh shaped structure, which hopefully can improve the mechanical properties of the composite. Method: Ca-PSZ filler was synthesized from ZrOCl2 precursor and Ca(NO3)2 stabilizer with a 24 hours immersion time. Ca-PSZ of synthesis then mixed with the resin matrix to test its composite hardness. Result: The EDS characterization results suggested that the sample contained elements of zirconia, calcium, and oxygen. Whereas, the XRD characterization identified that crystal structures that formed in the sample were nano scale tetragonal. Characterization of SEM showed Ca-PSZ with mesh structured. The average composite hardness value was 15.79 VHN. Conclusion: The composites with Ca-PSZ-synthesized filler could be prepared and its hardness value was higher than the composite with Ca-PSZ filler in spherical particles, but the hardness was still below the composite on the market.
3D Dentobox (Dental Explosion Box 3D) as education media for children caries prevention
Authors: Dewi Siti Rusdiana Puspa , Utami AF Deratih Putri , Octantia Indah , Ifadah Nurul
Published: August 2017

Introduction: The most common dental and oral health problem in the world is dental caries. In Indonesia, as many as 89% of children under 12 years old suffered from dental and oral disease. Lack of dental knowledge and awareness can be overcome by conducting intensive dental and health education to the community. 3D Dentobox is a simple three-dimensional game designed to deliver dental and oral health messages, including dental hygiene, ways to overcome dental health problems and some dental games. 3D Dentobox is an educational media prevention of caries in children. Methods: The method used was Quasi experiment with the type of pretest and posttest control group design. The sample of this study was 30 children aged 9-12 years old. The research subjects filled out a questionnaire containing information on the level of knowledge, attitudes, and actions in caries prevention efforts followed by outreaching to the media and 3D props Dentobox and was given back the same questionnaire to be filled. Data were collected and evaluated using Guttman scale and was analyzed by paired T test. Results: The results showed that the average level of knowledge, changing attitudes, and actions before and after use 3D Dentobox increased significantly (p<0.05). Conclusion: 3D Dentobox can be used as a media of education to prevent dental caries in children.
Rectovestibular fistula – diagnosis by radiological evaluation: a case report
Authors: Sharma Bharat Bhushan , Sharma Shashi , Bhardwaj Naveen , Dewan Sakshi , Aziz Mir Rizwan
Published: August 2017

Background:

Anorectal malformations (ARM) can present in different fashions. Rectovestibular fistula is one of the congenital ARM. There is abnormal connection between the rectum and vulval vestibule. ARM is called as rectovaginal fistula if it is within the hymen.

Case presentation:

We present a 7-years old female child who reported of passing feces and gas through the vaginal passage. The child was brought late by the parents because of rural background. She was evaluated by abdomen plain Xray, US, MRI and special investigation by injecting contrast from the common opening. The diagnosis was confirmed as that of congenital recto-vestibular fistula (CRF) by these radiological investigations.

Conclusion:

Radiological modalities are of great importance for the confirmatory diagnosis of rectovestibular fistula.

This further helps in appropriate surgical management.
Non-Epileptic paroxysmal eyelid movements associated with generalized epilepsies: a challenge in assessing seizure burden
Authors: Fadilah Ala , Mordekar Santosh R
Published: August 2017

Background:

Abnormal ocular movements may also mimic epileptic seizures, such as in paroxysmal tonic upward gaze, blepharospasm, ocular tics, and paroxysmal eyelid movements (PEM). From a diagnostic, management and prognostic perspective, it is important to undertake an accurate assessment of whether abnormal ocular movements are epileptic in origin or not.

Case presentation:

We present a child from a tertiary pediatric epilepsy center in the United Kingdom with PEM associated with photoparoxysmal responses, which was a source of diagnostic confusion. EEG recordings captured the PEM episodes to confirm the diagnosis.

Conclusion:

The presentation of children with epilepsy with ocular abnormal movements, particularly in the presence of photoparoxysmal responses, should raise suspicion of possible PEM. Confirmation is essential by capturing these events on EEG.
Monorchism cryptorchidism: what should be the imaging evaluation protocol? - a case report
Authors: Sharma Bharat Bhushan , Sharma Shashi , Bhardwaj Naveen , Dewan Sakshi , Aziz Mir Rizwan , Singh Shilpa
Published: August 2017

Background:

Monorchism is having only one testis and cryptorchidism is undescended testis. This is usually congenital anomaly but can happen as a result of trauma or surgical procedure undertaken. There are great psychosocial factors related to this entity. The complete evaluation is of paramount importance. Radiological protocol for detailed search for the hidden testis is of utmost importance for future management procedure.

Case presentation:

We present 2-years old male child who was evaluated for having empty scrotal sac. He underwent Ultrasound (US), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the evaluation. Diffusion weighting images (DWI) played a great role in the diagnosis. The child was having only left sided testis and that too was undescended.

Conclusion:

There is great value of cross sectional imaging in diagnosing the hidden testis. The sonography remains the first investigation of choice. MRI should be undertaken to locate the testis but may fail also for the localization. Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) plays an important role with great reliability in the diagnosis among pediatric cases being radiation free modality.
Increased renal parenchymal retention of 99mTc-MDP (hot kidneys) in two patients of Hepatocellular Cancer: one with and other without osseous metastases
Authors: Afzal Muhammad Shahzad , Imran Muhammad Babar , Akhtar Muhammad Saeed , Iqbal Muhammad
Published: August 2017

Background:

Hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is the fifth-leading cancer in men worldwide. Here we present two HCC patients who showed high diffuse renal parenchymal retention of 99mTc MDP on bone scan.

Cases presentation:

Bone scan with 99mTc MDP was performed on two known HCC patients, which showed skeletal metastases in one and absent in the other case. Their kidneys showed high renal parenchymal retention of tracer with kidneys looking much HOT than adjacent bones. The differential diagnosis of hot kidneys include nephrocalcinosis, hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, chemotherapy, sickle cell disease, acute renal injury, recent radiotherapy and aluminum breakthrough of 99Mo-99mTc generator. Our patients did not fit in any of these. Hot kidneys in patient with liver cirrhosis have been reported due to hepatorenal syndrome. Although chronic liver parenchymal disease was present in the background of HCC, but our patients were not having hepatorenal syndrome (normal renal function tests). Quality control of generator and MDP vials used showed absence of any aluminum breakthrough and labeling efficiency was greater than 95% respectively. So, the exact cause of hot kidneys in these cases cannot be ascertained and some altered metabolism in liver and hemodynamic changes in body due to HCC might be the cause.

Conclusion:

High diffuse renal parenchymal retention of 99mTc MDP might be seen on bone scan in HCC cases. Its clinical significance is unknown and needs further research to find out its exact mechanism and cause.
Successful treatment of DRESS syndrome with plasmapheresis during the course of sero-negative autoimmune encephalitis: a case report
Authors: Taylor Amybel Belladonna , Yeap May Lynn , Sharples Peta , Babiker Mohamed OE
Published: August 2017

Background:

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome manifests as a significant, medication-induced, adverse reaction with cutaneous, hematological and multi-organ involvement. Sero-negative autoimmune encephalitis is inflammation of the brain secondary to autoimmune processes in the absence of an identifiable autoantibody.

Case presentation:

We present a pediatric case of sero-negative autoimmune encephalitis in which the patient subsequently developed DRESS syndrome as a result of exposure to ceftriaxone, omeprazole or acyclovir. She did not respond to either high-dose steroids or intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG). Plasmapheresis was successful in treating symptoms relevant to both DRESS and sero-negative autoimmune encephalitis. No side effects were encountered.

Conclusion:

To our knowledge, plasmapheresis has only been reported once to treat DRESS syndrome in a pediatric patient. Early recognition and treatment of this syndrome is paramount. We suggest that plasmapheresis is a relatively safe alternative treatment option for resistant cases especially within the context of other autoimmune conditions.
Rare cause of acute psychiatric manifestation in children: a case report of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
Authors: Almodihesh Noor Adnan
Published: August 2017

Background:

NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate, a glutamate receptor) receptor is involved in higher brain functions including learning and memory. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is an autoimmune disorder with complex presentations that includes psychiatric symptoms, memory deficits and autonomic instability. It has been recognized as an important differential diagnosis in patients presented initially with psychiatric manifestations. Patients present variant signs that range from anxiety symptoms and seizure to unresponsive states, which may mislead diagnosis towards psychosis in the emergency department as this disease is a neurological disorder in psychiatric disguise.

Case presentation:

We present a case of a 6 years old girl with psychiatric manifestations in terms of change in behavioral aspects like being fearful, restless and anxious, which progressed to autonomic instability and decreased level of consciousness within days. EEG was carried out beside anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, and the patient was diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, which was treated with monoclonal antibody (rituximab) and psychotropic medication, all symptoms subsided and full recovery was obtained after a few months.

Conclusion:

This case describes a treatable medical condition that may be missed in emergency settings. Hence, the awareness of this disorder is important for diagnosis as acute psychotic episodes. Correct diagnosis and right evaluation can lead to early intervention and better prognosis.
Managing Risk of Reye's Syndrome in Children on Long-Term Aspirin treatment
Authors: Burle Samarth , Desai Vivek
Published: August 2017

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Osteoid Osteoma in acromion of scapula: a case report
Authors: Rubab Nayyar , Gillani Farkhanda , Imran M Babar , Akhtar Muhammad Saeed
Published: August 2017

Background:

Osteoid osteoma is a benign tumor, predominantly affects the younger age group with characteristic nocturnal symptoms, relieved by rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. It can affect any bone; most common site is shaft of long bones of lower limb (90%). It is quite uncommon to find osteoid osteoma in acromion of scapula.

Case description:

We describe a case of 46 year old male, presented with pain in left shoulder that simulated left shoulder joint arthritis. The diagnosis of osteoid osteoma involving acromion of scapula was made on bone scan. Tc99m MDP SPECT-CT images showed a distinct focus of increased uptake in the acromion of left scapula with characteristic central lucent nidus on CT images.

Conclusion:

Osteoid osteoma in acromion is very rare. When osteoid osteoma is suspected in middle age group, bone scan and correlative SPECT/CT is important tool for diagnosis.
The Evaluation of Alkali Grass (Puccinellia ciliata Bor) Populations in Aydin Province of Turkey
Authors: Yavaş İlkay , Ünay Aydın
Published: August 2017

Alkali grass grows in waterlogged, saline and alaline soils. The main problem in these soils is minerals at toxic level. The toxic ions are chloride, sodium and boron. A number of techniques have been investigated for removing toxic metals from the soil. Today, the cost-effective and environmentally technique is phytoremediation, using hyperaccumulator plants. Alkali grass (Puccinellia ciliata Bor) is suggested as a hyperaccumulator plant by the combination of more favourable characteristics with salt and waterlogging tolerance, high biomass value and convincing nutritive value for adverse environmental conditions. For this reason, we collected alkali grass and soil samples from five different locations in Aydın-Muğla highway, Turanlar and Sınırteke villages in Germencik-Aydın. In the soil analysis, we observed that K accumulation varies between root, shoot and panicle at least whereas Na and B shows more variation on whole plant portions among locations. Intense aerenchyma development on the root tips of Puccinellia plant was observed and it is determined as radial lysogenic aerenchyma formation. Average plant height and dry matter values were between 47.2-74.4 cm and 15.61-80.85 g/plant according to locations. The highest plant height value was obtained from the first location whereas the highest dry matter yield was detected in the fifth location. In conclusion, plants from fifth location can be regarded as fodder plants in these areas. Our results indicated that alkali grass can be effective for phytoextraction of sodium and boron from contaminated sites.
Evaluation of Soil Erosion and Sustainable Land Use Management in the Sarısu Basin
Authors: Karaş Ertuğrul , Oğuz İrfan
Published: August 2017

Land use management requires controlling natural resources for sustainability. Soil erosion related to improper land use is a major issue around the world. Land degradation may harm the health of ecosystems. Defining the soil loss in a basin is the starting point in the restoration of soil quality for crop production. Reducing soil losses to a tolerable rate is one of the primary objectives for sustainability and soil conservation. Central Anatolia is under considerable risk due to an increase in the cultivation of marginal lands for food production. Cultivated lands have already been reached the final limits throughout the last 50 years. Moreover, forests and considerable areas of pasture have recently been converted to ploughed fields due to agricultural expansion. This study was conducted in the Sarısu basin to evaluate soil losses and land use management for sustainability. The Universal Soil Loss Equation model and Geographic Information System techniques were used to estimate the soil losses. The mean potential soil loss of the basin was calculated to be 1.88 t ha-1 per year with the Universal Soil Loss Equation model. These results are comparatively small when compared to the average value for Turkey of 13 t ha-1 yearly. Our calculated results are closer to the value for the Sakarya river basin, which is approximately 2.77 t ha-1 y-1. In this study, land usages in the Sarısu basin were evaluated in terms of soil losses, tolerable soil loss rates and soil conservation precautions.
Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Liquidambar Orientalis Mill. Various Extracts Against Bacterial Pathogens Causing Mastitis
Authors: Ökmen Gülten , Cantekin Zafer , Alam Mohammmad Intakhab , Türkcan Onur , Ergün Yaşar
Published: August 2017

Antibiotic resistance is being constantly developed worldwide. Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CNS) and Staphylococcus aureus are common causes of bovine subclinical mastitis. Bioactive compound of medicinal plants shows anti-microbial, anti-mutagenic and anti-oxidant effects. The anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant activities of Liquidambar orientalis (L. orientalis) extracts on subclinical mastitis causing bacteria in cows have not been reported to date. The aim of the present study was to examine anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant effects of L. orientalis leaf extracts on S. aureus and CNS isolated from cows with subclinical mastitis symptoms. In this study, 3.2 mg/mL minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ethanol extracts of L. orientalis has shown to be a most potent anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant for all isolated bacterial species from mastitis cows. In this study, it was investigated anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant potentials of acetone, methanol and ethanol extracts of the L. orientalis. The acetone extract showed maximum inhibition zone against S. aureus numbered 17 (12 mm). In addition to anti-bacterial properties, anti-oxidant activity of L. orientalis extract was examined by ABTS [2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)] free radical assay. Trolox was used as a positive control anti-oxidant. Ethanol extract exhibited a strong anti-oxidant activity like Trolox anti-oxidant which was effective at 2.58 mM concentration. Bioactive compounds of sweet gum may be useful to screening mastitis causing bacteria for clinical applications.
The Effect of Different Zinc Application Methods on Yield and Grain Zinc Concentration of Bread Wheat Varieties
Authors: Barut Hatun , Şimşek Tuğba , Irmak Seyyid , Sevilmiş Uğur , Aykanat Sait
Published: August 2017

This study was carried out to elucidate the impacts of zinc (Zn) treatments on growth, development, quality and yield of commonly sown bread wheat cultivars under field conditions of Çukurova Region. Three different bread wheat cultivars (Adana-99, Ceyhan-99 and Pandas) were experimented in randomized complete blocks-split plots experimental design with 3 replications. Field experiments were performed by two different Zn application methods; via soil and via soil+foliage. In the both trials, 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 kg ha-1 pure Zn doses were applied to the soil. 0.4% ZnSO4.7H2O solution was used for foliar Zn applications. Current findings revealed that Zn treatments had significant effects on grain yield, grain Zn concentration, grain phosphorus (P) concentration and thousand grain weight of bread wheat cultivars, but significant effects were not observed on grain protein concentrations. Soil+foliar Zn treatments were more effective in improving grain Zn concentrations. It was concluded that 10- 20 kg ha-1 Zn treatment was quite effective on grain Zn concentrations.
Doğanın Mirası: Anıt Ağaçlar
Authors: Polat Zöhre
Published: August 2017

Anıt ağaçlar, doğanın mirasıdır. Anıt ağaçlar; “Yaş, çap ve boy itibariyle kendi türünün alışılmış ölçüleri üzerinde boyutlara sahip olan, yöre folklorunda, kültür ve tarihinde özel yeri bulunan, geçmiş ile günümüz, günümüz ile gelecek arasında iletişim sağlayabilecek uzunlukta doğal ömre sahip olan ağaçlardır”. Günümüzde bu ağaçların tescili, korunması ve geleceğe taşınması ile ilgili birçok araştırma yürütülmektedir. Anıt ağaçlarla ilgili ülkelerin farklı planlama ve yönetim stratejileri vardır. Bu çalışmanın amaçları; (1) Türkiye‘de ağaçları anıtlaştıran özellikleri sunarak, araştırma örnekleriyle tescilleri hakkında bilgi sunmak, (2) Türkiye‘de anıt ağaçların tescili, korunması ve yönetimi ile ilgili öneriler sunmaktır.
POSITIONING JAMBU AIR CAMPLONG : SEBUAH KAJIAN PREFERENSI KONSUMEN
Authors: Ningsih Kustiawati
Published: August 2017

komoditas sehingga menempati posisi yang khas (di antara para pesaing) di dalam benakpembeli. Posisi jambu air camplong sebagai produk pertanian sudah mampu menempati benakdan hati konsumen. Namun, belum tentu menempati posisi pertama dalam pikiran konsumen.Dalam penelitian ini, analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif.Analisis data kualitatif dipergunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tentang gambaran umum padaresponden. Sedangkan analisis kuantitatif dipergunakan untuk mengetahui postioning jambu airCamplong dengan menggunakan skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa petanisudah melakukan positioning jambu air Camplong dengan baik. Hal ini dapat dilihat pada nilaipersentase indikator dari hasil rekapitulasi yang paling dominan diantaranya adalah cita rasayang enak dengan persentase 92%, pengaruh orang lain dengan persentase 49,33 %, danmotivasi pengaruh dari keluarga dengan persentase 69,33 %.Kata kunci : Positioning, Jambu Air Camplong, Preferensi Konsumen
Index of Dates from Archaeological Sites in Queensland
Authors: Ulm Sean , Reid Jill
Published: August 2017

This volume presents an indexed compilation of chronometric determinations obtained from archaeological sites in the state of Queensland (including Torres Strait), Australia, to the end of 2000. The list includes conventional radiocarbon (14C), accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS), thermoluminescence (TL) and optically-stimulated luminescence (OSL) determinations. In total, 849 dates are listed from 258 sites. This listing is intended as a reference work only and no analysis of the dataset is undertaken in this volume.
Background to the University of Queensland Archaeological Services Unit's Lang Park Salvage Excavations: History, Significance Assessment and Methods
Authors: Rains Kevin , Prangnell Jonathan
Published: August 2017

Brisbane's major football venue, Lang Park, is undergoing a $280 million redevelopment. As part of this project the University of Queensland Archaeological Services Unit (UQASU) developed a cultural heritage management plan for the site. UQASU identified that the Lang Park site once housed a number of historic cemeteries, dating from the 1840s, and an early brick drain. These were assessed to be of high cultural heritage significance, and in 2000 UQASU formulated policies and strategies for their management. In 2001, UQASU began the salvage of those parts of the culturally significant elements that were to be deleteriously affected by earthworks and building activity. To date 397 burials have been exhumed.
THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION STRATEGY TOWARD BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN SURABAYA, INDONESIA
Authors: Riyadi Slamet , Sumardi Sumardi
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to examine and analyze the effect of administrative innovation on business competitiveness, technical innovations on business competitiveness, process innovation on business competitiveness, and product innovation on business competitiveness. This research conducted at manufacturing industry in Surabaya City, Indonesia. The number of samples was 100 business units, where the top manager or middle managers as the respondent. Methods of analysis use both descriptive statistical and Structural Equation Model (SEM). Data processed by IBM AMOS software. The results show that innovation strategy which consists of administrative innovation, technical innovation, process innovation, and product innovation can enhance organizational competitiveness in the manufacturing industry context. Administration innovation has a positive effect on business competitiveness. Technical innovation has a positive effect on business competitiveness. Process innovation has a positive effect on business competitiveness. Then, product innovation has a positive effect on business competitiveness. Process innovation has greater influence in improving business competitiveness compared to other innovation strategies.
Effects of accounting information on excess return using Fama and French three-factor model in order to examine capital market reaction due to dividend announcement
Authors: Diaraya Diaraya , Pagalung Gagaring , Habbe Abdul Hamid , Damayanti Ratna Ayu
Published: August 2017

This paper discussed the effects of accounting information on the excess return of shari’ah stocks and conventional stocks using Fama and French Three Factor Model, and examined the reaction of the capital markets as a result of the dividend announcement. The results and data analysis had yielded 8 stock portfolios. It can be concluded that the AER variable movements had an immediate reaction to the movement, meaning that the dividend announcement brought the content of the information to the capital markets or it can be said that the Indonesian capital market conditions have started heading to a semi-strong form.
Macroeconomic Energy Efficiency Portfolio Model of Indonesia
Authors: Nugroho Fathul , Syaifudin Noor
Published: August 2017

There has been a decreasing trend in Indonesia’s energy efficiency. Indonesia’s energy efficiency decreased at the annual rate of 1.4 % over the last 27 years from $ 246.23 per million Btus in 1980 to $ 165.51 per million Btus in 2007. In the absence of initiatives by the government as well as the citizens to improve energy efficiency, Indonesia’s energy efficiency will decline gradually in the next 25 years by around 45.51 %. This study attempts to address this policy problem by providing policy recommendations based on in-depth analysis and evaluation of the policy alternatives.
Tax Compliance: An Experimental Approach
Authors: Prasetyo Kristian Agung , Sinaga Suhut Tumpal
Published: August 2017

In a self-assessment system, the tax office has a passive position. Their main duty of the tax office is to ensure that taxes that are calculated and paid by the taxpayers are in accordance with the applicable tax rules. The main instrument for this purpose is, in an income tax context, the income tax return. Based on the information written by taxpayers in this form, the tax office then conducts a set of activities to see of the tax return contains information that reflects taxpayer’s reality.The self-assessment system carries a consequence that taxpayer compliance has a major role in determining the amount of taxes that are collected by the tax office. If the taxpayers comply with the tax rules, then consequently, more tax revenue will be collected. On the contrary, if the compliance rate is low, then there will be less revenue.This research looks at this issue. The focus is individual taxpayers as their contribution to the total revenue currently is low. For this purpose, this research uses an experimental approach using participants from students at the PKN STAN (from both school leavers and civil servants), tax trainers at the Pusdiklat Pajak, and newly-recruited employees of the tax office. The experiment reveals that firstly, on average the research participants report less income that it should have been reported. Secondly, it is revealed that audit rate and penalty rate are the two most important factors in influencing the amount of income reported by the research participants.
Examining Temporary Migration as a Solution to the Lean Season
Authors: Soltoff Ben , Onyekwelu Chijioke , Martin Chris , Mobarak Mushfiq
Published: August 2017

Our research in Indonesia took as its focus the concept of the lean season, that is, predictable times of scarcity which contribute to large drop offs in productivity, consumption and caloric intake for an affected region and its people. For this research, we partnered with students from Universitas Hasanuddin (UnHas) in Makassar to leverage their knowledge of the local language and broader cultural context. They proved to be invaluable colleagues as we met with the various constituencies across South Sulawesi. We conducted first-person interviews with village leaders, as well as agricultural workers and city employers. Through these formal interactions – and impromptu meetings and conversations too – we were able to get a sense of the viability of a temporary migration scheme like the ones implemented in Bangladesh and Timor by Dr. Mobarak and his team. We made serious effort to embark on lines of questioning which were open-ended instead of suggestive and, when appropriate and possible, conducted our interviews with individuals as opposed to groups to ward off collectivist thinking. In particular, our questions were meant to illuminate the lived experience of locals around four broad areas of concern: the agricultural calendar, coping mechanisms, migration history and employer insights. The coming pages spell out our findings.
Performance Evaluation and Organization’s Culture Impacts on Job Satisfaction and Employees’ Performance
Authors: Hamid Nurdjanah , Yulianto Agus , Amrullah Amiruddin , Haerani Siti
Published: August 2017

Abstract: The study investigates and evaluates impacts of performance evaluation and company’s culture on job satisfaction and employees’ performance. Method of data collection is using questionnaire. Data was analyzed by path analysis with decomposition model of causal influence between variables. The results indicate that the influence of two variables - performance evaluation and Company’s culture have direct and indirect effect to employees’ performance. The other variable (job satisfaction) has direct effect to employees’ performance.
Adsorption of Crystal Violet oNto Nitrogen-Doped Mesoporous Carbon
Authors: Zhong Lvling , Zhang Liang , Shi Hongliang
Published: August 2017

A series of nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbons (NDMCs) was prepared using p-phenylenediamine and glyoxal as a carbon source and mesoporous silica as a hard template. N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms indicated that mesopores with a wider distribution exist in NDMCs. Elemental analysis showed that the N content on the surface of NDMC-800 was 9.9at.%, with a result close to 8.4at.% from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The adsorption capacity of NDMCs for crystal violet (CV) in aqueous solution was investigated. Static equilibrium data were well described by the Langmuir isotherm model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 243.9 mg g−1. Adsorption kinetics data suggested that the adsorption control process follows the pseudo first-order kinetics model. The results showed that this carbon material has the potential for application in adsorption of CV.
VARIETAL PERFORMANCE AND CORRELATION OF OKRA POD YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS
Authors: Aminu D. , Bello O. B. , Gambo B. A. , Azeez A.  H. , Agbolade J. O. , Abdulhamid U. A. , Iliyasu A.
Published: August 2017

Field irrigation experiments were conducted to assess the varietal performance and correlation of pod yield and yield attributes under irrigation at the Teaching and Research Farm, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, during 2015 and 2016 dry seasons. The results revealed that the most outstanding for fresh pod yield per plant were okra cultivar Kwadag Yar gagure Salkade and, Kwadam in descending order with yield ranging from 580.38-622.67g, while the composite cultivar had the lowest value of pod yield of 428.62g over the two years. The highest mean values for number of pods per plant and number of primary branches per plant were observed for Salkade and Yar gagure, respectively. Highest fresh pod length and fresh pod diameter were also exhibited for Salkade and Kwadag, respectively. Genotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the phenotypic variation for all the yield contributing characters. Days to 50% flowering were positive and highly significance difference associated with plant height, number of pods per plant and fresh weight per pod. Path coefficient analysis showed that number of pods per plant exhibited positive and direct effects on pod yield across years. Indirect effect of other yield components through this character also contributed mainly towards pod yield. Therefore, plant height, days to 50% flowering, number of pods per plant, pod length, pod diameter, number of primary branches per plant and fresh weight per pod could be considered for selection and improvement for high pod yielding varieties in okra.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors: Rahman M. H. , Islam M. S. , Sonom S.
Published: August 2017

The experiment was conducted with twenty one genotypes of potato at the experimental farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during the period from November 2014 to March 2015 to estimate the genetic variability and diversity among the genotypes. The experiment was conducted using Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. All the genotypes varied significantly with each other for all the studied characters indicated the presence of considerable variations among the genotypes studied As per PCA, D2 and clusters analysis the genotypes were grouped into five different clusters. Clusters III had the maximum nine and cluster II and V had the minimum one genotype. The highest inter-cluster distance was observed between I and V and the lowest was observed between IV and V. Genotypes in cluster I showed the maximum performance for number of leaves per plant, chlorophyll percentage, weight of individual potato and firmness. Cluster II showed maximum performance for total soluble sugar. Cluster III recorded the highest mean performance for dry matter. Cluster IV showed the maximum performance for number of potato per hill, weight of potato per hill and yield. Cluster V showed the maximum performance for specific gravity. Considering this idea and other characteristic performances, G8 (Shada pakri) and G17 (Shil bilati) from cluster IV; G4 (BARI-TPS-1) from cluster II; and G6 (Asterix), G21 (Granola) , G1 (Cardinal) and G2 (Diamant) from cluster I might be considered better parents for efficient hybridization programme.
USE OF MALE STERILITY AND SYNTHESIS OF MAINTAINER LINE FOR HYBRID SEED PRODUCTION IN ONION (Allium cepa L.)
Authors: Mohsin G. M. , Ahmed Farruk , Rahman M. S. , Islam M. S.
Published: August 2017

Field experiment was carried out and one cytoplasmic genetic male sterile line (Smsms) and two local lines were identified as maintainer lines (Fmsms). These two crossed materials namely 3(Shallot*Local) and 4 (Shallot *Local) produced 100 per cent male sterile progeny in full sib and backcross generations. The Shallot * market cultivar produced both male fertile and male sterile segregating progenies. It indicated that the market material is probably determined by dominant and recessive independently acting genes which genetically impure lines. All other crossed materials produced 100 per cent male fertile progeny upon crossing with shallot. So, in backcross generations, the male sterile plants were more when local was used as recurrent parent. Thus, the local cultivar can be used as maintainer line for Shallot. The performance of 904 F1 and 905 F1 hybrids over check and better parent was found to be preferably better using CMS system. So, considering the genetics and stability of the male sterility mechanism, further studies are needed towards hybrid variety development in Bangladesh.
GENETIC VARIABILITY, CHARACTER ASSOCIATION AND PATH ANALYSIS OF YIELD AND ITS COMPONENT TRAITS IN MAIZE (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Huda M. N. , Hossain M. S. , Sonom M.
Published: August 2017

The experiment was conducted in the experimental area of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka during March to June, 2014 to study the genetic variability, correlation and path co-efficient analysis for yield and yield contributing characters of maize. In this experiment 25 maize genotypes were used as experimental materials. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Mean performance, variability, correlation matrix and path analysis on different yield contributing characters and yield of maize genotypes were estimated. The highest grain yield/plant (272.21 g) was recorded in the genotype of BARI Hybrid Maize-6, whereas the lowest grain yield/plant (180.40 g) from the genotype of NZ-003. Phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation for all the yield contributing traits. In correlation study, significant positive association was recorded for grain yield/plant of maize genotypes with plant height (0.235), tassel height (0.359), number of grains/cob (0.854), cob length (0.390), cob diameter (0.313) and weight of 1000-grains (0.689). Path analysis revealed that days to initiation of male flower had positive direct effect (0.132), days to initiation of female flower had negative direct effect (-0.254), days to maturity had positive direct effect (0.178), plant height had positive direct effect (0.314), tassel height had positive direct effect (0.234), ear length had positive direct effect (0.197), number of grains/cob had negative direct effect (-0.095), cob length had positive direct effect (0.167), cob diameter had positive direct effect (0.168) and that weight of 1000-grains had positive direct effect (0.217) on yield / plant.
COMBINING ABILITY FOR FLOWERING AND YIELD TRAITS OF JATROPHA (Jatropha curcas L)
Authors: Islam A. K. M. Aminul , Anuar N. , Yaakob Z. , Osman M.
Published: August 2017

An experiment was conducted with 6 × 6 half diallel population to determine the combining ability for yield characters in Jatropha. Combining ability analysis revealed that both general and specific combining ability variances were significant for all the characters studied. GCA was observed to be higher in magnitude for majority of the characters except number of inflorescence per plant indicating that these characters were predominantly under additive genetic control. The non additive components of variance were also involved in the inheritance of number of inflorescence per plant. The parent P1 was the best general combiner for most of the traits including earliness and seed yield per plant and P5 was the poor general combiner for all the traits except hundred seed weight. Higher negative SCA effect was found in the cross combination P1×P3 for earliness and positive effect for seed yield per plant. Finally, it can be concluded that both additive and dominant genetic components are important for earliness and seed yield in Jatropha. The cross combination P1×P2, P1×P3, P2×P5 and P4×P6 is found promising for earliness and seed yield per plant. These combinations could be selected for the development of hybrid varieties in Jatropha.
Brentano, la théorie des catégories et la définition de la substance
Authors: Boccaccini Federico
Published: August 2017

L’objectif du présent travail est de montrer que la reprise de la question catégoriale et de la définition du sens de l’être chez Aristote, dans l’œuvre du jeune Brentano, manifeste la volonté de revenir sur les fondements de la métaphysique classique pour définir à nouveaux frais le concept de réalité. La métaphysique en tant que connaissance ne s’est en effet pas arrêtée avec Kant. Elle a survécu à l’opération de sa mise en critique, tout en se transformant aussi bien en une métaphysique du sujet dans l’idéalisme allemand qu’en une métaphysique de la nature au sein de la philosophie scientifique postkantienne. Brentano, pour sa part, recherche une nouvelle fondation de la métaphysique à partir de la notion de substance. Comme la métaphysique ne peut plus être justifiée à l’encontre des sciences empiriques, Brentano entend en proposer une définition fondée sur l’expérience : non pas sur l’expérience du monde externe mais sur celle du monde interne. Dans ma contribution, je me propose de montrer que la définition brentanienne des catégories et, particulièrement, celle de la substance comme « concept réel » (Realbegriff), n’est pas une définition strictement aristotélicienne, mais qu’il s’agit d’une définition qui suggère un certain lien entre le kantisme et l’aristotélisme. Je montrerai qui plus est que l’interprétation de Brentano engendre une nouvelle conception des catégories : les catégories sont désormais conçues comme des concepts intentionnels.
Catégories d’objet et modes d’être chez Meinong
Authors: Richard Sébastien
Published: August 2017

Les ontologies catégoriales tentent de répartir la totalité des objets en différentes catégories ontologiques entretenant certaines relations déterminées entre elles. Ces ontologies ont connu un regain d’intérêt dans la métaphysique analytique contemporaine, regain d’intérêt qui trouve son origine dans les travaux de Brentano. Dans cet article, nous examinons dans quelle mesure la théorie de l’objet développée par un élève de Brentano, Meinong, peut être comptée au nombre des ontologies catégoriales. Pour ce faire, nous analysons en premier lieu les différents sortes d’objets meinongiens selon les types de vécus élémentaires auxquels ils se rapportent. Nous étudions ensuite les modes d’être (réel et idéal) qui échoient éventuellement à ces objets. Qu’un objet soit réel ou idéal, il est complet, mais il y a aussi des objets qui, comme la montagne d’or ou le cercle-carré, sont incomplets. Analysant cette dernière classe d’objets, nous montrons comment les objets de ce type se voient attribuer un statut extraontologique, un mode d’objectualité qui ne se réduit pas à un mode d’être. Si Meinong semble de la sorte subsumer tous les objets sous une seule et même catégorie, nous expliquons qu’il n’en est en fait rien, la notion d’objet (en général) n’étant en aucun cas un summum genus. Dans la conclusion, nous défendons l’idée que la théorie de l’objet de Meinong n’est pas une ontologie catégoriale au sens strict. S’il y a bien des catégories, celles-ci sont des catégories objectuelles, des catégories dont les catégories ontologiques sont au mieux une sous-classe.
Dilthey et les catégories de la vie
Authors: Fagniez Guillaume
Published: August 2017

Cette étude vise à éclairer la doctrine des catégories que Wilhelm Dilthey met au service de son projet de fondation autonome des sciences de l’esprit, et notamment la manière dont elle relève son pari initial d’enraciner les catégories dans la vie sans pour autant succomber au péril du psychologisme. Nous suivons pour ce faire les principales étapes selon lesquelles cette doctrine se déploie. Elle soumet d’abord à la critique la doctrine kantienne et ses soubassements aristotéliciens : la généalogie historico-psychologique de l’appareil catégorial hérité de la métaphysique à laquelle procède Dilthey met en évidence sa rupture originelle avec l’expérience. En contrepoint de telles catégories « formelles », Dilthey entend montrer la possibilité de catégories « concrètes » qui, puisées à la source même de l’expérience, sont des « catégories de la vie », soustraites aussi bien à la réduction théorique qu’au clivage du logique et de l’ontologique propres à la tradition métaphysique. Nous soulignons néanmoins la précarité qui affecte la validité de « catégories concrètes » déployées sur un plan essentiellement psychologique. Dès lors, il s’agit d’examiner comment Dilthey, se saisissant avec plus d’acuité de ce problème, tente finalement de procéder à une fondation herméneutique des « catégories de la vie », en recourant au détour de l’« expression » de l’expérience vécue et en attribuant à la signification une place centrale au sein d’un appareil catégorial entièrement renouvelé.