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Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Pesantren: Studi Kasus Pesantren Nurul Mursyidah Pandeglang
Authors: Khozin Wahid
Published: December 2018

AbstractThis writing constitutes a recording toward participatory research in the course of economic development at the Islamic boarding school. The discussion reveals the research process performed, including identification stage which is directed to determine which field to be developed. A strengthening stage is to supply the student related to the fishery materials. The implementation stage is the activity implementation with replication pattern. Companion stage as a dialogue media between the targeted Islamic boarding school and companion one. Reflection stage constitutes a collective evaluation media to identify problem faced in the implementation to determine a follow-up.Â AbstrakTulisan ini merupakan rekaman terhadap penelitian partisipatif dalam rangka pengembangan ekonomi di pesantren. Pembahasannya mengungkap proses penelitian yang dilakukan, meliputi tahap identifikasi yang diarahkan untuk menentukan bidang apa yang akan dikembangkan. Tahap penguatan untuk membekali santri terkait mater-materi perikanan. Tahap implementasi adalah pelaksanaan materi dengan pola replikasi. Tahap pendampingan sebagai wadah dialog antara pesantren sasarang dengan pesantren pendamping. Tahap refleksi yang merupakan ajang evaluasi bersama untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam pelaksanaan yang selanjutnya untuk menentukan tindaklanjut.Â
Pengaruh Kemampuan Membaca Al-Qurâ€™an Dan Konsep Diri Siswa terhadap Hasil Belajar Aqidah Akhlak
Authors: Munawiroh Munawiroh
Published: December 2018

AbstractThis research is performed by the student at Grade XI of the Islamic State Senior High School of South Jakarta, in the odd semester for the academic year 2009-2010. The research sample is the student at grade XI at three Islamic State Senior High Schools in South Jakarta. A data collection is performed by a causal survey with lane analysis technique and using a relation test on causative with exploratory, i.e, track analysis. This research outcome explains that; 1) the students who are capable of (understanding or comprehending, rading letters with proper spelling in accordance with principles and able to interpret either in linguistic or psycholinguistic manner) reading Qurâ€™an which is proven to acquire a satisfied score for the lesson of Moral Faith; 2) the students who have well-self concept (skill and capability) is proven to hoghly influence on the learning outcome of the Moral Faith; and 3) the students who are capable of reading the Qurâ€™an well is proven to be highly influenced by a true self-concept of the students.Â AbstrakPenelitian ini dilakukan pada siswa kelas XI Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Jakarta Selatan, pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2009-2010. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI di tiga Madrasah Aliyah Negeri di Jakarta Selatan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan survei kausal dengan teknik analisis jalur dan menggunakan uji hubungan sebab akibat dengan eksploratori, yaitu analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa; 1) siswa yang mampu (mengerti ata memahami, melafalkan huruf-huruf dengan makhraj huruf yang sesuai dengan kaidah-kaidah dan dapat menginterpretasikan baik secara linguistik maupun psykolinguistik) membaca al-Qurâ€™an terbukti memperoleh nilai yang memuaskan pada pelajaran Aqidah Akhlak; 2) siswa yang memiliki konsep diri matang (keteampilan dan kecakapan) terbukti sangat berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar Aqidah Akhlak; dan 3) siswa yang mampu membaca al-Qurâ€™an dengan baik terbukti sangat dipengaruhi oleh konsep diri siswa yang benar-benar matang.
Alternatif Kebijakan Pengelolaan Guru Pendidikan Agama pada Sekolah
Authors: Suprapto Suprapto
Published: December 2018

AbstractThis research provides several alternatives regarding policy on Islamic education teacher management at school; firstly, appoinment authority and GPAI development at school becomes collective responsibility between the Ministry of Relogious Affairs and Local Government, ehereas substance development constitutes the authority of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, whilst administration development, career development, prosperity allowance and DP3 assesment still become responsibillity of the Local Government. Secondly, the appointment authority and development on GPAI at school become a full responsibility of the Local Government whereas the substance development still becomes responsibility of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the administration developmnet, career development, prosperity allowance and DP3 assessment still become responsibility of the Local Government. The policy requires legal foundation and clear work management either its appointment or development.Â AbstrakPenelitian ini memberikan beberapa alternatif tentang kebijakan pengelolaan guru pendidikan agama Islam pada sekolah; pertama, kewenangan pengangkatan dan pembinaan GPAI pada sekolah menjadi tanggungjawab bersama antara Kementerian Agama dan Pemerintah Daerah, sedangkan pembinaan substansi merupakan kewenangan Kementerian Agama, sementara pembinaan administrasi, pengembangan karier, tunjangan kesejahteraan dan penilaian DP3 tetap menjadi tanggungjawab Pemerintah Daerah. Kedua, kewenangan pengangkatan dan pembinaan GPAI pada sekolah sepenuhnya menjadi tanggung jawab Kementerian Agama. Ketiga, kewenangan pengangkatan GPAI pada sekolah menjadi tanggungjawab penuh Pemerintah Daerah sedangkan pembinaan substansi tetap menjadi tanggungjawab Kementerian Agama dan pembinaan administrasi, pengembangan karier, tunjangan kesejahteraan dan penilaian DP3 tetap menjadi tanggungjawab Pemerintah Daerah. Kebijakan tersebut membutuhkan landasan hukum dan tata kerja yang jelas, baik dalam pengangkatan maupun pembinaannya.
Efektivitas Model Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Multikultural Berbasis Kearifan Lokal dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Kewarganegaraan Mahasiswa di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Zuriah Nurul
Published: December 2018

AbstractThis study aims to observer the effective development of local-based multicultural (MBKL) model of civic (PKn) learning in improvng the related competence among higher education students. This study was conducted at three universities in Malang using the research & development (R&D) model. The data were collected utilizing structured questionnaires, tests, interviews, observation and documentation before analyzed by anova through SPSS program. The study found that: Firstly, the MBKL model of PKn is more advantageous and effective in improving the studentsâ€™ related competence as compared with that of conventional learning at an F value of 4,585 with significance of less than 0.05. secondly, the application of MBKL has a positive impact on the student learning motivation and activity at an F value of 6,106 with Sig < 0,05 along with other following impacts, especially on the PKn teaching for college-level students.Â AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meliahat efektivitas pengembangan model pendidikan kewarganegaraan multukultural bebrbasis kearifan lokal dalam meningkatkan kompetensi kewarganegaraan multikultural mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi. penelitian dilakukan di tiga perguruan tinggi di Malang dengan menggunakan model penelitian pengembangan (R&D). Data dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner terstruktur, tes, wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi, serta dianalisis dengan anova melalui program SPSS. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa pertama model pendidikan kewarganegaraan multikultural berbasis kearifan lokal lebih unggul dan efektif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi kewarganegaraan multikultural mahasiswa dibandingkan dengan model pembelajaran konvensional. Kedua penerapan pendidikan kewarganegaraan multikultural berbasis kearifan lokal memberikan pengaruh yang positif terhadap aktivitas dan motivasi belajar mahasiswa.
Análisis de la mortalidad materna de los años 2013 a 2015 en el estado de Yucatán
Authors: Díaz Novelo Rodrigo Gaspar , Bobadilla Rosado Luis Orlando , Fajardo Ruiz Lizbeth Sabrina , Méndez Domínguez Nina , Gómez Carro Salvador
Published: December 2018

ResumenIntroducción: La mortalidad materna se considera un indicador significativo de la calidad de los servicios de salud, así, se conoce que aproximadamente un 95% de estas muertes en América Latina y el Caribe son prevenibles.Objetivos: Determinar si la Razón de Muerte Materna (RMM) en Yucatán es mayor a la media nacional durante los años 2013 a 2015.Material y Métodos: Estudio transversal observacional en mujeres embarazadas que fallecieron por causas directas relacionadas con el embarazo durante los años 2013 a 2015 en el estado de Yucatán. Se utilizaron datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI).Resultados: En el 2013 se encontró que la RMM en Yucatán fue 38,11% mayor en comparación con la nacional, en el 2014 la RMM en este mismo estado fue 34,68% mayor en comparación con la del país y en el 2015 la RMM fue 21,14% mayor que la mexicana. Las principales causas de muerte en el estado concuerdan con lo expuesto en la bibliografía, siendo éstas los desórdenes hipertensivos y las hemorragias.Conclusiones: La RMM durante los años 2013 a 2015 en el estado de Yucatán fue mayor a la media nacional. Es importante implementar medidas preventivas que permitan reducir esta disparidad en términos de mortalidad materna en el estado de Yucatán.Palabras clave: Muerte Materna, Salud Pública, Prevención Secundaria, Salud MaternaTítulo corto: Análisis de la mortalidad materna en Yucatán. ABSTRACT.Introduction. Maternal Mortality is considered a significant indicator of the quality of the health services in any country. It is known that approximately 95% of these deaths in Latin America and the Caribbean are preventable.Objectives. Our objective is to determine whether or not the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Yucatan is higher than the national mean during the years 2013 to 2015.Materials and methods. Transversal-observational study in pregnant women who died from direct causes related to pregnancy during the years 2013 to 2015 in Yucatan. Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) were used.Results. In 2013 the MMR in Yucatan was 38,11% higher than the national mean, in 2014 the MMR of this state was 34,68% higher in comparison to the national mean and in 2015 the MMR was 21,14% higher than the national mean. The main causes of dead in the state of Yucatan are in agreement with the national causes which are hypertensive disorders and  hemorrhagic disorders.Conclusions. The MMR during the years 2013 to 2015 in the state of Yucatan was higher than the national average. It is important to implement preventive measures to reduce this disparity in terms of maternal mortality in the state of Yucatán.Keywords: Maternal Mortality, Public Health, Secondary Prevention, Maternal Health.
Management of sustainable innovation for national development
Authors: Sánchez Mercado Alvaro Cristian
Published: December 2018

Throughout history the development of the countries has been generated mainly by the impulse in two complementary axes: Science and Technology, and Trade. At present we are experiencing an exponential scientific and technological development and the Economy in all its fronts is driven by the intensive application of technology. According to these considerations, this research tries to expose the development of Innovation Management as a transversal mechanism to promote the different socioeconomic areas and especially those supported by engineering. To this end, use will be made of Technology Watch in order to identify the advances of the main research centres related to innovation in the world. Next, there will be an evaluation of the main models of Innovation Management and related methodologies that expose some of the existing Innovation Observatories in the world to finally make a proposal for Innovation Management applicable to the reality of Peru, so that it can be taken into consideration by stakeholders (Government, Academy, Business and Civil Society) committed to Innovation Management in the country
PERANCANGAN ALAT PENGOLAHAN AIR MINUM OTOMATIS PADA PROSES NETRALISASI Ph DAN AERASI
Authors: Alam Agung Satria , Matalata Hendi
Published: December 2018

Air merupakan kebutuhan pokok bagi kehidupan manusia dalam kehidupan sehari-hari terutama untuk minum, masak, mandi dan mencuci. dalam upaya penyediaan air bersih dan sehat bagi masyarakat pedesaan yang mana kualitas air tanahnya buruk serta belum mendapatkan pelayanan air minum dari PAM, oleh karena itu masyarakat perlu membuat alat pengolahan air minum sederhana yang murah dan dapat dibuat oleh masyarakat dengan bahan yang ada dipasaran. Kebutuhan akan teknologi untuk pengontrolan sirkulasi air berperan penting dalam pengolahan air bersih dimana pada prosesnya diharapakan dapat bekerja secara otomatis, peran penting otomatis ini sangat berguna selain memudahkan untuk pengolahan air bersih dan tentunya dapat juga menghasilkan air bersih yang lebih efektif, pada penelitian ini dilakukan sebuah perancangan alat proses aerasi dan netralisasi pH dengan menggunakan komponen analog dimana proses kerja yang di lakukan dapat mengatur proses pengandukan air, proses pengendapan dan bukak tutup valpe atau keran otomatis di atur berdasarkan waktu yang di seting dari sirkulasi air.dari hasil pengujian di dapat unjuk kerja perancangan alat sesuai dengan yang di harapkan, namun demikian pada penelitian dini tidak mengukur kadar dan pH air tetapi hanya proses kontrol secara elektrikal.
امكانية تكييف نظام الجودة في شركة الاسمنت العراقية وفقا لمتطلبات نموذج تاكيد الجودة iso9001 الخاص بنظام العمل والعاملين دراسة استطلاعية لاراء عينة من المديرين في الشركة
Authors: الرحيم صلاح محمود , داود فضيلة سلمان
Published: December 2018

امكانية تكييف نظام الجودة في شركة الاسمنت العراقية وفقا لمتطلبات نموذج تاكيد الجودة iso9001 الخاص بنظام العمل والعاملين دراسة استطلاعية لاراء عينة من المديرين في الشركة
دور مكننة المعلومات المحاسبي في اتخاذ القرارات
Authors: العاني صفاء احمد , سلمان عامر محمد
Published: December 2018

دور مكننة المعلومات المحاسبي في اتخاذ القرارات
طريقة مقترحة لانشاء تصاميم القطاعات غير الكاملة المتزنة BIBD بتوظيف الخوارزمية الجينية الوراثية
Authors: المشهداني كمال علوان , دنخا سهام
Published: December 2018

طريقة مقترحة لانشاء تصاميم القطاعات غير الكاملة المتزنة BIBD بتوظيف الخوارزمية الجينية الوراثية
الاهمية الاقتصادية للموانىء الحرة مع الاشارة الى المنطقة الاقتصادية الحرة المقترحة في ميناء الفاو
Authors: عبد الحميد مناهل مصطفى
Published: December 2018

الاهمية الاقتصادية للموانىء الحرة مع الاشارة الى المنطقة الاقتصادية الحرة المقترحة في ميناء الفاو
تحديد القرار الأمثل في عملية تخطيط الإنتاج باستخدام	إسلوب البرمجة الديناميكية
Authors: بخيت عبد الجبار خضر , بطيخ عباس حسين , عطا خالد وليد
Published: December 2018

إن عملية تخطيط الإنتاج عملية معقدة وتتطلب جهد عالي ووقت كبير وخاصة إنها فعالية ديناميكية  تتغير متغيراتها الأساسية باستمرار مع الزمن، مما يتطلب استخدام إحدى أساليب بحوث العمليات (البرمجة الديناميكية) Dynamic programming لما لها من قوة فعالة ومؤثرة في عملية صنع القرار في التخطيط والسيطرة على الإنتاج وتأثيرها المباشر على كلفة العملية الإنتاجية والسيطرة على الخزين .
اثر وظائف المحاسبة الادارية في ممارسات الادارتين العليا والوسطى بالوحدة الاقتصادية "دراسة تطبيقية على الشركات المساهمة"
Authors: الجبوري نصيف جاسم
Published: December 2018

تسعى المنظمات إلى مقابلة قدرتها مع الفرص والتهديدات في البيئة الخارجية، لكي تستمر بالبقاء وتحقيق أهدافها ككل، لذلك المنظمة تقابل هذه التحديات من خلال تبنيها واحد أو أكثر من استراتيجيات الأعمال مثل تمايز منتجاتها أو تحقيق القيادة في التكاليف.

يلعب المحاسب الإداري دورا مهما في تقويم نجاح المنظمة في تنفيذ استراتيجيتها من المعلومات التي يقدمها إلى الإدارة، التي تتعلق في تنفيذ وتقويم استراتيجية المنظمة.

ويهدف البحث إلى بيان دور المحاسب الإداري في تقويم استراتيجية المنظمة باستخدامه للتحليل الاستراتيجي للدخل التشغيلي من مصادر المحددة مثل الوفورات بالتكاليف والنمو بدلا من التركيز فقط على التغير الإجمالي للدخل التشغيلي بين فترتين، مع إجراء التطبيق على عينة عمدية البحث.

وتمكن مشكلة البحث الرئيسة في السؤال الرئيسي وهو كيف يمكن للمحاسب الإداري أن يقوم بتحليل الدخل التشغيلي من المصادر المحددة وبيان أثر الاستراتيجيات التي تتبناها الشركة على التغير في الدخل التشغيلي.

يتكون البحث من أربعة مباحث رئيسة، خصص الأول لعرض مفهوم الاستراتيجية والخيارات الاستراتيجية، في حين ركز الثاني على التحليل الاستراتيجي للدخل التشغيلي، بينما تناول الثالث تحليل أثر الاستراتيجية في الدخل التشغيلي لعينة البحث وخصص المبحث الرابع للاستنتاجات والتوصيات.
Serological cross-reactivity of environmental Escherichia coli strains with Shigella-specific antisera
Authors: Azmuda Nafisa , Bilkis Rabeya , Akter Humaira , Begum Anowara , Khan Sirajul Islam , Birkeland Nils Kåre
Published: December 2018

Many bacteria of clinical and environmental origin show evidence of sharing common surface antigens. The present study aimed for isolation of Escherichia coli strains that were serologically cross-reactive with Shigella species from freshwater ecosystems in Bangladesh by conventional cultural methods. Among twenty eight isolates, two isolates, termed 12(35) and 6(50) showed cross-reactivity with four polyvalent serogroup-specific Shigella antisera using slide agglutination assay. The isolates were identified and charcterized by cultural and biochemical properties and Western blot analysis. The isolates showed typical Escherichia coli cell morphology and cultural and biochemical properties and were identified as Escherichia coli by API 20E tests. Western blot analysis confirmed the isolates as cross-reactive with all the four group-specific Shigella antisera due to presence of immunogenic proteins and LPS. One of the isolates also showed cross-reactivity with multiple type-specific Shigella boydii antisera (monovalent) because of immunogenic proteins. Both the isolates were identified as nonpathogenic due to absence of virulence marker genes of diarrheagenic E. coli variants.This study revealed that a number of bacteria present in the environment could share important Shigella species surface antigens. Naturally occurring nonpathogenic environmental bacteria expressing surface antigens specific for certain types of Shigella could be a good choice for vaccine candidates against shigellosis.

Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 33, Number 1-2, June-Dec 2016, pp 29-33
On-Farm Application of Biofertilizer and Chemical Fertilizers on Lentil in Three Farmers’ Field of Bangladesh
Authors: Bhuiyan Md Abdul Haque , Md Kamruzzaman Mollah , Islam Md Sirajul , Ahmad Kawsar Uddin
Published: December 2018

Abstract not available

Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 33, Number 1-2, June-Dec 2016, pp 35-38
Multi-drug resistant pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes in surface water and soil samples of Dhaka city
Authors: Manjur Md Shifat E , Siddique Shahariar , Ahmed Sangita
Published: December 2018

Listeria monocytogenes, the causative agent of human listeriosis is widely distributed in nature and a major threat to human health. Aiming to investigate the environmental distribution of this pathogen in Bangladesh, the current study conducted an initial investigation on 30 soil samples and 20 surface water samples for the presence of the pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes. Based on cultural, morphological, biochemical tests and presence of the virulent gene hly, 7 (14%) Listeria monocytogenes were obtained of which, surface water samples contained four Listeria monocytogenes (15%) while, three Listeria spp. (13.33%) were isolated from soil samples. Antibiotic resistance profile of the Listeria isolates showed that 100% isolates were resistant to erythromycin and resistance to oxacillin, ampicillin, sulphamethoxazole-trimethoprim and penicillin was 71%, 57%, 43% and 43% respectively. 71% Listeira monocytogenes isolates were sensitive to vancomycin and 100% sensitivity was observed to imipenem. This study shows that multi-drug resistant pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes is widely spread in soil and water samples in Dhaka and imposes great risk to public health.

Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 33, Number 1-2, June-Dec 2016, pp 39-42
Prevalence of antibiotic resistant enteric bacteria in the hands of street food vendors in Dhaka city
Authors: Hassan Md Mahade , Chakrabarty Ram Prosad , Siddique Mohammad Anwar , Rahaman Md Mizanur
Published: December 2018

Foodborne pathogens are affecting public health globally. Street foods being an important part in daily life of urban people are considered as a major source of foodborne pathogens. The major sources of street food contamination are water and the unhygienic condition of the vendors and food preparing places. This study was carried out to assess the load of antibiotic resistant enteric bacteria in the hands of street food vendors. A total of 20 street food vendors were selected from various locations in the Dhaka University campus and their hands were rinsed with 500 mL normal saline. Most of the samples contained high total viable counts, total coliforms count and total fecal coliforms count. A total of 25 selective colonies were identified as enteric bacteria including E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Acinetobacter spp. by biochemical tests and 16S rDNA sequencing. All these isolates showed high antibacterial resistance against Amoxacilin (64%) and most of them showed sensitivity against Ciprofloxacin (76%) and Azithromycin (72%). This study revealed that the hand hygiene of street vendors is very poor and may have serious implications for public health due to possible contamination of food. This study, therefore, suggests proper training and education of street food vendors in order to improve their knowledge of personal hygiene and sanitation.

Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 34 Number 1 June 2017, pp 33-38
Financial profitability and resource use efficiency of boro rice production in some selected areas of Mymensingh in Bangladesh
Authors: Rasha Rezoyana Kabir , Liza Hafija Akter , Manjira Shirajum , Kazal Mohammad Mizanul Haque , Rayhan Shah Johir
Published: December 2018

Bangladesh is predominantly an agricultural country. Agriculture provides employment to nearly about 47.33 percent of its total labor forces (BER, 2015). Broad agriculture sector which includes crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry contributes 16 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a whole in the FY 2013-14 (BER, 2016). Mymensingh district was selected for the study to calculate the profitability and to assess the resource use efficiency of Boro rice production. Simple random sampling technique had been used for collecting data from 60 sample farmers through interview schedule. Both descriptive studies and functional analysis was done to achieve the objectives of the study. The findings of the study revealed that per hectare gross return, net return, and gross margin were found to be BTD110680.00, BTD 25208.94 and BTD 48158.95, respectively. Total costs of rice production were calculated at BTD 85471.06 per hectare. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) was found to be 1.29 for Boro rice production. Thus it was found that Boro rice production was profitable. Production function analysis suggested that, among the variables included in the model, quantity of seed, animal labor and power tiller cost, No. of human labor, quantity of fertilizer, cost of irrigation, had a positive and significant effect on the gross yield of Boro rice production, except for cost of manure and cost of pesticides had an insignificant effect on the gross yield of rice production. Efficiency analysis indicated that most of the farmers inefficiently used their inputs. This study also identified some problems associated with Boro rice production. Problems faced by the farmers were ranked on the basis of corresponding percentages. This study provides appropriate suggestion and policy recommendations which will help the development agencies and policy makers of the country for improving the livelihood of the people in the study area.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 293-300, December 2018
Adoption and farmer’s perceptions of BARI Aam-3 Mango variety in selected areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Shahrukh , Khatun Mashrufah
Published: December 2018

The study was conducted to assess the level of BARI Aam-3 mango variety adoption, factors affecting adoption and farmer’s perceptions about this variety in four districts namely Khagrachori, Bandorban, Naogaon, and Satkhira of Bangladesh during February to March, 2018. A total of 128 BARI Aam-3 growers and 72 non-growers were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique. Logit model was used to assess the determinants of adoption. The study revealed that BARI Aam-3 was the most adopted variety (57%) than other and it covered 47.5% of the total mango production in the study areas. Most of the rice and vegetable fields are occupied by BARI Aam-3 and majority of the respondents practiced intercropping with BARI Aam-3. Family size, sex, training, and extension linkage had significant positive effect on adoption of BARI Aam-3 mango variety while age and farm size had negative effect. Three fourth (75%) of the respondents collected information about this variety from other neighbor farmers while about 43% learned from Department of Agricultural Extension office. More than half of the respondents (63%) have strong ambition to enlarge their BARI Aam-3 mango variety orchard in the future for its unique features such as non-alternate bearing and early fruiting. Climate change, price fluctuation, higher labour costs and access of Indian mango to the market prior releasing this variety were the major bottlenecks for wider adoption of this variety. The study concluded that there is an urgent need to create a sustainable market environment to ensure a better market price for the mango growers. In addition, training and extension services need to expand all over the country to increase the rate of adoption of BARI Aam-3 mango variety.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 301-311, December 2018
Effect of bitter melon and garlic on blood glucose level and blood cholesterol level in rats in diabetic condition
Authors: Akhter Rupaly , Rasel Imrul Hasan , Islam Mohammad Saiful
Published: December 2018

The aim of this research was designed to investigate the single and combine effect of bitter melon and garlic on blood glucose level and blood cholesterol level in rats in diabetic condition. In this study 60 rats (12 normal rats and 48 alloxan induced diabetic rats) was used for trials. The rats were divided into 5 groups for each trial, each containing 12 individuals as follows: First group was normal control (A), Second group was diabetic control (B), third group was alloxan with bitter melon treated (C). Group D was alloxan and Garlic treated and Group E was alloxan, bitter melon, garlic treated. Then alloxan injection was injected at the dose rate of 100mg/kg body weight intraperitoneally to each rate to induce diabetes in groups B, C, D and E. On 10th day blood glucose level, blood cholesterol level and the body weights were measured for the first time to ensure diabetic induction as well as hypercholesterolemia. Then all the rats of that group were kept for more 21 days for the treatment of hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia. During that period on Day 0, 7, 14 and 21st the body weight, blood cholesterol level and blood glucose level were measured. Aqueous extract of bitter melon and garlic were fed at a dose rate of 300mg/kg and 500 mg/kg body weight for 21 days in group C and D respectively and combine in group E. The blood sugar level and blood cholesterol level were reduced in bitter melon, garlic & combine treatment groups compare with untreated group. From these findings it is concluded that the combination of bitter melon and garlic can be used as anti-hyperglycemic and anti- hypercholesterolemic agent.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 359-363, December 2018
Structural performance of fish market in Bogura district, Bangladesh
Authors: Uddin Md Helal , Sirazunnesa - , Haq Muhammad Shahidul , Ahmed Zoarder Faruque , Fatema Jannatul , Fatema Mst Kaniz
Published: December 2018

One of the most important blossom trades in the economy of Bangladesh is fish marketing. To understand the current practices of fish market and marketing systems in Bogura district of Bangladesh, an investigation was conducted based on existing marketing system and economic features of marketing activities and inefficiencies. Fish marketing is almost exclusively maintained by the private sector and large number of intermediaries such as local traders, agents/suppliers, and retailers are involved in the distribution process of fish marketing. Data were collected from 45 fish traders through questionnaire interviews and participatory rural approach methods during December 2011 to May 2012 from three different fish markets named as Fateh Ali Fish Market, Godarpara Fish market and Khandar Fish market of Bogura district. The daily supply of fish in Fateh Ali Fish market, Godarpara Fish market and Khandar Fish market were estimated at 6.75 tons, 0.765 tons and 0.495 tons, respectively. Present supply and requirement of the fish showed a wide gap and virtually most of the fish (85%) is imported from outside where the local supply of fish is only 15%. There is a high consumer preference for Indian major carps i.e. rohu, catal, mrigal and exotic carps silver carp, grass and common carp, tilapia, pangas etc. The price of fish depends on market structure, species, quality, size, weight and season that’s why a well-systematized marketing setup is crucial for reasonable price for fishes. The study revealed that almost all traders in three markets made a considerable amount of profit and broadly improved their food consumption facilities, standards of living, purchasing power, choice and ability as an economic sector. However concerns arise about the sustainable marketing system due to higher transport costs, poor transport facilities, inadequate supply of ice, lack of money for business, and poor institutional support. It is an urgent issue to establish ice factory, improvement of transport facilities, provision of governmental, institutional and banking assistance, introduction of fish quality control measures and training of fish market operators for improved their marketing system. Therefore, the present study emphasizes the fundamental marketing system, market flow of fish, availability of fish in these three markets, and market related constraints in Bogura district, Bangladesh.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(3): 399-410, December 2018
Cherry and Fresh Market Tomatoes: Differences in Chemical, Morphological, and Sensory Traits and Their Implications for Consumer Acceptance
Authors: Casals Joan , Rivera Ana , Sabaté Josep , Romero del Castillo Roser , Simó Joan
Published: December 2018

The tomato commercial groups cherry and fresh market, mainly classified by fruit size, have clearly segregated markets. We aimed to estimate the variation within and between these groups and to analyze factors that impact consumer acceptance. To this end, we studied the chemical profile (dry matter, sugars, acids) and fruit morphology (Tomato Analyzer) of 63 accessions grown in 2 environments (open air/soil culture; greenhouse/soilless culture). To identify traits underlying consumer preferences, we used a trained panel for quantitative descriptive sensory analyses and consumer surveys on a subset of genotypes. Our results confirm the higher content of reducing sugars (fructose, glucose), soluble solids, dry matter, and glutamic acid in the cherry group and the important effects of environment and genotype-by-environment interactions on fruit quality traits. The diversity within cherry for chemical composition is 1.4-fold to 2.1-fold that of fresh market. Differences in fruit morphological traits (weight, shoulder height, height/width relation) were highly related to fruit size, but no differences between groups were found for the internal structure of the fruit (locular relative content). Consumers value sweetness, glutamic acid, titratable acidity, and juiciness in cherry, and sweetness and taste intensity in the fresh market group. The implications for plant breeding are discussed.
Architectural Root Responses of Rice to Reduced Water Availability Can Overcome Phosphorus Stress
Authors: De Bauw Pieterjan , Vandamme Elke , Lupembe Allen , Mwakasege Leah , Senthilkumar Kalimuthu , Merckx Roel
Published: December 2018

Drought and low phosphorus (P) availability are major limitations for rainfed rice production. Crop roots are important for soil resource acquisition and tolerance to P and water limitations. Two pot and two field trials were conducted to evaluate architectural root responses of contrasting rice varieties to combinations of different levels of P (deficient to non-limiting) and water availability (water stressed to submergence) and to identify the interactions with different varieties. Root development was then related to drought and/or low P tolerance. Although shoot and root growth responded more to P than to water availability, architectural root responses to water were much more prominent than responses to P availability. Reduced water availability decreased nodal thickness and increased secondary root branching, both factors partially enhancing P uptake efficiency and even overcoming a decreased root:shoot ratio under reduced water availability. In contrast to root thickness and secondary branching, basal lateral root density was strongly determined by variety and was related to enhanced P uptake. Reduced water availability induces root modifications which—apart from enhancing drought resilience—also affect P uptake efficiency. Future research on rice roots and nutrient uptake may hence take into account the large effects of water on root development.
Accelerating Image Classification using Feature Map Similarity in Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Park Keunyoung , Kim Doo-Hyun
Published: December 2018

Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have greatly improved image classification performance. However, the extensive time required for classification owing to the large amount of computation involved, makes it unsuitable for application to low-performance devices. To speed up image classification, we propose a cached CNN, which can classify input images based on similarity with previously input images. Because the feature maps extracted from the CNN kernel represent the intensity of features, images with a similar intensity can be classified into the same class. In this study, we cache class labels and feature vectors extracted from feature maps for images classified by the CNN. Then, when a new image is input, its class label is output based on its similarity with the cached feature vectors. This process can be performed at each layer; hence, if the classification is successful, there is no need to perform the remaining convolution layer operations. This reduces the required classification time. We performed experiments to measure and evaluate the cache hit rate, precision, and classification time.
Solar Concentration for Wastewaters Remediation: A Review of Materials and Technologies
Authors: Fendrich Murilo Alexandre , Quaranta Alberto , Orlandi Michele , Bettonte Marco , Miotello Antonio
Published: December 2018

As the effectiveness of conventional wastewater treatment processes is increasingly challenged by the growth of industrial activities, a demand for low-cost and low-impact treatments is emerging. A possible solution is represented by systems coupling solar concentration technology with advanced oxidation processes (AOP). In this paper, a review of solar concentration technologies for wastewater remediation is presented, with a focus on photocatalyst materials used in this specific research context. Recent results, though mostly on model systems, open promising perspectives for the use of concentrated sunlight as the energy source powering AOPs. We identify (i) the development of photocatalyst materials capable of efficiently working with sunlight, and (ii) the transition to real wastewater investigation as the most critical issues to be addressed by research in the field.
Effects of Basicity and Mesh on Cr Leaching of EAF Carbon Steel Slag
Authors: Mombelli Davide , Barella Silvia , Gruttadauria Andrea , Mapelli Carlo , Le Saout Gwenn , Garcia-Diaz Eric
Published: December 2018

The slag’s chromium leaching is one of the most pressing concerns in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) carbon and stainless steels production. In recent years, many studies have aimed at understanding which properties (basicity, cooling speed) and phases (spinels, wustite, silicates) determine the Cr leaching, defining different indices (sp-factor, cs-factor) in order to forecast the slag’s behavior compared to the leaching of this toxic metal. The literature suggests that spinel formation is usually a good way to fix Cr and prevent its leaching. However, in some conditions (high basicity, low amount of spinel-forming species) soluble Cr-bearing phases can be formed, i.e., Ca-chromite or unstable spinel. In these conditions, Cr can be leached easily, even if it is bound in a spinel structure. In this paper, the effects of basicity and impurities (Ca, Si) on the instability of Cr-spinel was investigated, with respect to slag mesh. The influence of basicity was also studied on Mg-wustite stability, which might contribute to the leaching of Cr. Different samples of carbon steel slag, suspected of forming unstable spinels, belonging to different steel grade production, were also investigated. Both granulated (4 mm) and milled (<100 μm) slag were analyzed. Scanning Electron Microscopy coupled with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analyses were carried out to measure the local chemical composition of Cr-bearing phases. This data was correlated with slag basicity (by X-Ray Fluorescence: XRF), spinel fraction (by X-Ray Diffraction: XRD), and Cr leaching (by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: ICP-MS). The main results indicate that the increase of the slag basicity implies an increase of the impurity content (Ca, Si) in the spinel, also over-saturated by Cr. This aspect, coupled with spinel geometrical features, seems to justify the unexpected Cr leaching of some slag samples. Basicity does not influence the chemistry of wustite, thus excluding it as an additional Cr leaching source.
Extraction, Structure, and Pharmacological Activities of Astragalus Polysaccharides
Authors: Wang Jia , Jia Junying , Song Li , Gong Xue , Xu Jianping , Yang Min , Li Minhui
Published: December 2018

The Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) are important bioactive components of Astragali Radix, the dry root of Astragalus membranaceus, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. In this review, the extraction conditions and extraction rates of APS are first compared for water, microwave-assisted, ultrasonic wave, and enzymatic hydrolysis extraction methods. Some studies have also shown that different methods can be combined to improve the extraction rate of APS. Subsequently, the chemical composition and structure of APS are discussed, as related to the extraction and purification method. Most studies have shown that APS is mainly composed of glucose, in addition to rhamnose, galactose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, glucuronic acid, and galacturonic acid. We also reviewed studies on the modification of APS using chemical methods, including sulfated modification using the chlorosulfonic acid–pyridine method, which is commonly used for chemical modification of APS. Finally, the pharmacological activities and mechanisms of action of APS are summarized, with a special focus on its immunoregulatory, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects. This review will serve as a valuable resource for the research on APS.
Smart Experience in Fashion Design: A Speculative Analysis of Smart Material Systems Applications
Authors: Ferrara Marinella
Published: December 2018

During the last decade, smart materials and systems have increasingly impacted several niches, including ‘one-off/limited edition experimental fashion’. As the traditional boundaries between what is art and what was not supposed to be art are now turning into osmotic membranes, we will speculatively focus on how ‘smart material systems’ are highly contributing to outline a new creative landscape full of interesting and compelling issues. Introducing three different sub-niches of experimental fashion—multi-sensory dresses, empathic dresses, and bio-smart dresses—this article outlines the emergence of a new smart design scenario. Then, we critically discuss some of the implications of the developing research in terms of design thinking and design aesthetics. This paper aims to contribute to the topic of next design scenario, demonstrating how design research is increasingly affecting the extension of human perception, emotions, and the concept of ‘almost-living’ entities, projecting towards the redefinition of relationships with materials and objects.
Fundamental Plane of Elliptical Galaxies in f(R) Gravity: The Role of Luminosity
Authors: Borka Jovanović Vesna , Jovanović Predrag , Borka Duško , Capozziello Salvatore
Published: December 2018

The global properties of elliptical galaxies are connected through the so-called fundamental plane of ellipticals, which is an empirical relation between their parameters: effective radius, central velocity dispersion and mean surface brightness within the effective radius. We investigated the relation between the parameters of the fundamental plane equation and the parameters of modified gravity potential f ( R ) . With that aim, we compared theoretical predictions for circular velocity in f ( R ) gravity with the corresponding values from a large sample of observed elliptical galaxies. Besides, we consistently reproduced the values of coefficients of the fundamental plane equation as deduced from observations, showing that the photometric quantities like mean surface brightness are related to gravitational parameters. We show that this type of modified gravity, especially its power-law version— R n , is able to reproduce the stellar dynamics in elliptical galaxies. In addition, it is shown that R n gravity fits the observations very well, without the need for a dark matter.
Lipschitz Stability for Non-Instantaneous Impulsive Caputo Fractional Differential Equations with State Dependent Delays
Authors: Agarwal Ravi , Hristova Snezhana , O’Regan Donal
Published: December 2018

In this paper, we study Lipschitz stability of Caputo fractional differential equations with non-instantaneous impulses and state dependent delays. The study is based on Lyapunov functions and the Razumikhin technique. Our equations in particular include constant delays, time variable delay, distributed delay, etc. We consider the case of impulses that start abruptly at some points and their actions continue on given finite intervals. The study of Lipschitz stability by Lyapunov functions requires appropriate derivatives among fractional differential equations. A brief overview of different types of derivative known in the literature is given. Some sufficient conditions for uniform Lipschitz stability and uniform global Lipschitz stability are obtained by an application of several types of derivatives of Lyapunov functions. Examples are given to illustrate the results.
Interaction Diagrams: Development of a Method for Observing Group Interactions
Authors: Nestsiarovich Kristina , Pons Dirk
Published: December 2018

Recording of team meeting’s processes with electronic devices can be problematic because of the invasiveness of the process: issues with privacy; interpretation difficulty with noise or quiet speech; and distortion of participants’ behaviour. There is a need for less intrusive methods. We developed the interaction diagram method by extending the directed graph nature of sociograms to capture the time sequence of events, including the identification of the person, communication behaviour, and duration of interactions. The method was tested on engineering team meetings. Data processing by quantitative and qualitative analysis is shown to be feasible. Several team roles were observed in the engineering context: Initiator; Passive collector; Explorer; Information provider; Facilitator; Arbitrator; Representative; Gatekeeper; Connector; and Outsider. The work provides a graphical representation of the record of the interaction flow during meetings. It does this without needing video recording. It is also an efficient method, as it does not require subsequent transcription or coding. It provides a procedure to quickly analyse communication situations, identify group roles, and compare group activity at different meetings.
High Selectivity and Stability of Nickel Catalysts for CO2 Methanation: Support Effects
Authors: Martínez Jeremías , Hernández Edgar , Alfaro Salvador , López Medina Ricardo , Valverde Aguilar Guadalupe , Albiter Elim , Valenzuela Miguel A.
Published: December 2018

In this work, we present an investigation concerning the evaluation of the catalytic properties of Ni nanoparticles supported on ZrO2, SiO2, and MgAl2O4 for CO2 hydrogenation to methane. The supports were prepared by coprecipitation and sol-gel, while Ni was incorporated by impregnation (10–20 wt %). X-ray diffraction, nitrogen physisorption, temperature-programmed reduction, H2 pulse chemisorption, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were the main characterization techniques employed. A laboratory fixed-bed reactor operated at atmospheric pressure, a temperature range of 350–500 °C, and a stoichiometric H2/CO2 molar ratio was used for catalyst evaluation. The most outstanding results were obtained with nickel catalysts supported on ZrO2 with CO2 conversions of close to 60%, and selectivity to methane formation was 100% on a dry basis, with high stability after 250 h of reaction time. The majority presence of tetragonal zirconia, as well as the strong Ni–ZrO2 interaction, were responsible for the high catalytic performance of the Ni/ZrO2 catalysts.
Zonisamide Administration Improves Fatty Acid β-Oxidation in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Ueno Shin-Ichi , Saiki Shinji , Fujimaki Motoki , Takeshige-Amano Haruka , Hatano Taku , Oyama Genko , Ishikawa Kei-Ichi , Yamaguchi Akihiro , Nojiri Shuko , Akamatsu Wado , Hattori Nobutaka
Published: December 2018

Although many experimental studies have shown the favorable effects of zonisamide on mitochondria using models of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the influence of zonisamide on metabolism in PD patients remains unclear. To assess metabolic status under zonisamide treatment in PD, we performed a pilot study using a comprehensive metabolome analysis. Plasma samples were collected for at least one year from 30 patients with PD: 10 without zonisamide medication and 20 with zonisamide medication. We performed comprehensive metabolome analyses of plasma with capillary electrophoresis time-of-flight mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry. We also measured disease severity using Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) staging and the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) motor section, and analyzed blood chemistry. In PD with zonisamide treatment, 15 long-chain acylcarnitines (LCACs) tended to be increased, of which four (AC(12:0), AC(12:1)-1, AC(16:1), and AC(16:2)) showed statistical significance. Of these, two LCACs (AC(16:1) and AC(16:2)) were also identified by partial least squares analysis. There was no association of any LCAC with age, disease severity, levodopa daily dose, or levodopa equivalent dose. Because an upregulation of LCACs implies improvement of mitochondrial β-oxidation, zonisamide might be beneficial for mitochondrial β-oxidation, which is suppressed in PD.