bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multi-resolution 3D reconstruction of cultural landscape heritage based on cloud computing and hd image data
Authors: Zhang Long , Liu Leyi , Chai Bailong , Xu Man , Song Yuhong
Published: July 2020

Cultural landscapes are cultural property and they are an illustration of the evolution of human society and the living environment over time. As cultural landscape is being valued more and more, the use of 3D modeling is becoming more and more important. As for the 3D reconstruction technology, most of the current methods are complicated in terms of network construction, use, and storage, and then affect the reconstruction efficiency of subsequent cultural landscape heritage. To obtain the 3D reconstruction technology with high reconstruction efficiency, this paper combines the circumferential binary feature extraction algorithm and cloud computing technology, and proposes a circumferential binary feature extraction and matching search method. The interior-point rate of the CBD algorithm in this paper is greater than 72%, which is higher than the interior point rate of other different algorithms, which indicates that the CBD algorithm in this paper is suitable for matching HD rotated images. The experimental results show that the circular binary features extracted by the article have strong adaptability and fast contrast rate. To better the 3D reconstruction of cultural landscape heritage in the later period, this paper also improves the 4PSC point cloud rough registration algorithm. The experimental results show that compared with other coarse registration algorithms, the improved point cloud coarse registration algorithm improves the registration accuracy and the registration effect is good, which proves the effectiveness of the algorithm.
A study on regular picture fuzzy graph with applications in communication networks
Authors: Xiao Wei , Dey Arindam , Son Le Hoang
Published: July 2020

Picture fuzzy graph (PFG) is an extended version of intuitionistic fuzzy graph (IFG) to model the uncertain real world problems, in which IFG may fail to model those problems properly. PFG is more precise, flexible and compatible than IFG to deal the real-life scenarios which consists of information these types: yes, abstain, no and refusal. The main focus of our study is to present the concept of isomorphic PFG, regular PFG (RPFG) and picture fuzzy multigraph. In this paper, we present the notation of RPFG. Many different types of RPFGs such as regular strong PFG, regular complete PFG, complete bipartite PFG and regular complement PFG are introduced. We also describe the concepts of dn and tdn-degree of a vertex in a RPFG. Based on those two types of degrees, we classify the regularity of PFG into 3 type’s namely, dn- RPFG, tdn-RPFG and n- highly irregular PFG. Several theorems of those RPFG are presented here. We define the busy vertex and free vertex in a RPFG. We present the notations of μ-complement, homomorphism, isomorphism, weak isomorphism and co weak isomorphism of RPFG. Some significant theorems on isomorphism and μ- complement of RPFG are derived here. We also introduce the notation of picture fuzzy multigraph. We present a mathematical model of communication network and transportation network by using picture fuzzy multigraph and real time data are collected so that the transportation network/communication network can work efficiently.
An integrated MCGP-U and fuzzy-AHP method for enhancing the competitiveness of Taiwan’s forklift industry
Authors: Liu Feng-Lang , Chang Ching-Ter
Published: July 2020

The operation of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is smaller in scope and scale of business that they tend to suffer from financial crises or even bankruptcy when facing an economic downturn [1]. Thus, most research for SMEs today focuses on the formulation and practice of strategies, such as exploring the key success factors and innovation research. Taiwan’s forklift industry (TFI) belongs to SMEs that it is indispensable from construction engineering, but the related research has always been lacking to improve their competitiveness and sustainability. We refer to the relevant literature and expert opinions and use the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) to verify and rank the 18 factors that affect financial factors in TFI. We summarized these factors into four financial facets, including profits, workforce, holding cost, and stock-out cost. Then, the MCGP-U model is used to find the optimal solution for TFI and Komatsu Forklift Taiwan (KFT). In addition, KFT is taken as an example to ensure decision-makers (DMs) remain KFT in a better financial status and competitive advantages under uncertain business environment. As a result, the MCGP-U model optimizes the four financial facets better than by the rule of thumb in KFT, especially in the holding cost section achieving savings as high as 55.9%. Finally, the model runs fast and provides robust results, which is suitable for SMEs, given the characteristics of lacking experts and funds.
Identifying group contributions in NBA lineups with spectral analysis
Authors: Devlin Stephen , Uminsky David
Published: July 2020

We address the question of how to quantify the contributions of groups of players to team success. Our approach is based on spectral analysis, a technique from algebraic signal processing, which has several appealing features. First, our analysis decomposes the team success signal into components that are naturally understood as the contributions of player groups of a given size: individuals, pairs, triples, fours, and full five-player lineups. Secondly, the decomposition is orthogonal so that contributions of a player group can be thought of as pure: Contributions attributed to a group of three, for example, have been separated from the lower-order contributions of constituent pairs and individuals. We present detailed a spectral analysis using NBA play-by-play data and show how this can be a practical tool in understanding lineup composition and utilization.
FENOMENA HIJRAH DI ERA MILENIAL DALAM MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Meiranti Mike
Published: July 2020

Hijrah is a positive action to change a person's bad behavior to be better, or in Islamic religion means returning to fitraAllah SWTSWT, the current state of the millennial tends to be based on following trends so that the migration is limited to physical packaging or method dress is not essentially practiced properly, this happens because of the social media support factor that forces millennials to follow the trend directed by social media, considering that social media has become a life for millennials, if it does not follow trends on social media then his existence will not occur.
KEMATANGAN KARIR REMAJA DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: Anantama Agam
Published: July 2020

Teenage career maturity is a major problem that occurs in the world of Indonesian education today. Various theories and disciplines have been studied to prepare teenagers to have career maturity. Understanding career maturity is not only reviewed in General Science disciplines such as Psychology, because since a long time Islam has discussed a lot about the personality and maturity of adolescents that can be used as a basis in understanding career maturity in an Islamic perspective. . As much as the amount of human knowledge gained through reason cannot be separated from the heart so that there tends to be a potential for indifference in seeing psychological theories about humans that can cause fatal errors in implementing it. In the context of career maturity, individuals who choose jobs are based on satisfaction, often unresolved problem. All kinds of careers cannot be separated from Islamic values ​​because all jobs, careers, positions are intended to serve and seek God's pleasure.
Potret Full Daycare sebagai Solusi Pengasuhan Anak bagi Orang Tua Perkerja
Authors: Hamer Wellfarina , Rachman Tubagus Ali , Lisdiana Anita , Wardani Wardani , Karsiwan Karsiwan , Purwasih Atik
Published: July 2020

Children are priceless gifts, a great mandate that God entrusts to every parent. Parenting and environments greatly affect emotional-social intelligence and children's character. For working parents, efforts to meet the needs of children certainly have not been done optimally. For this reason, there are alternatives for working parents to continue to be able to provide rights and fulfillment of children's needs, namely by utilizing full daycare services where children are kept for a full day at the TPA (Child Care Park) until the parents have finished working. This study aims to describe the implementation of full daycare in one of the TPAs ​​in Metro City. How is the implementation of the landfill in terms of caring programs, education, nutrition, and health? Moreover, human resources were to be being a problem. The subject of this research is the TPA Pertiwi Metro. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation on the principal, teachers, and parents of students. Data validity is done by triangulation of sources. From this research, it is known that TPA Pertiwi Metro excels in creating healthy, child-friendly, character-based, environmentally-based religious faith and diversity so that children still get a good education even though their parents work.
Konsep Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Tinjauan Hadits (Studi Analisis Tentang Hadits-Hadits Pendidikan)
Authors: Muvid Muhamad Basyrul
Published: July 2020

The position of the hadith in Islamic religious education becomes a basis and foundation for the concepts, framework and design of Islamic religious education, bearing in mind the hadith provides a more concrete rationale regarding the application of various activities that must be developed in the Muslim life and life framework. The concept of Islamic education in the review of educational hadiths covered includes: basic education, learning obligations, educational objectives, educational institutions, learning materials (education), learning methods, educators (teachers), students (students), women's education and evaluation learning. These ten became the basic framework in building Islamic religious education in accordance with the hadith of the Prophet.
Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Dalam Kitab Adab Al-‘Alim Wa Al-Muta’allim dan Relevansinya Terhadap Pendidikan Karakter di Indonesia
Authors: Saipullah Saipullah
Published: July 2020

The results of this study concluded that the strengthening of the feeling is more effective than the strengthening of the ratio in self-development. It can be done withthat the values ​​of character education contained in Adab al-‘Alim wa al-Muta‘allim written by KH. Hasyim Asyari are taqwa, loving science, zuhd, discipline, al-qawamiyah, patience, wara’, tawad‘u, hard work/sincerity, loving cleanliness, democracy, affection, communication/ frienkedship, righteousness, social care, and gratitude. These 17 values ​​are in accordance with character  education in Indonesia. So that it can be interpreted that the values are proven to form a good disciple (santri) and support effective teaching and learning activities. The primary source of this study is Adab al-‘Alim wa al-Muta‘allim written by KH. Hasyim Asyari. While secondary data are references related to character education in the form of books, magazines, journals and other references relevant to this research. This research is library research. The data obtained were analyzed by descriptive-analysis approach that is by describing the book Adab al-‘Alim wa al-Muta‘allim withsocial history analysis in character education, then analyzed by conducting in-depth study about character education values and their relevance to character education in Indonesia.
Transaksi Ekonomi Klasik Masyarakat Aceh (Analisis Kelayakan Taqnin Hukum Ekonomi Syariah)
Authors: Fahriansah Fahriansah
Published: July 2020

Aceh is one of provinces in Indonesia (NKRI) granted special freedom to regulate households independently (formal juridical) in accordance with Islamic Shari'a. Islamic syariat covers about the economy. Economic activity in Aceh has special characteristics that are not against Islamic law, such as mawah, gala, and peublo aqad. Therefore, formal regulation is required to protect the business people and to safeguard Acehnese culture.
TARIF PAJAK, PROBABILITAS PEMERIKSAAN PAJAK DAN TINGKAT KEPATUHAN PAJAK: SEBUAH STUDI EKSPERIMEN
Authors: Ricky Rudianto Nur Ahmad
Published: July 2020

This study examines the tax rates and probability of tax examination on taxpayer compliance. Based on experimental 2x2 factorial design data between subjects, participants given low tax rates manipulations tend to be more compliant than participants given high tax rates manipulations, as well as the probability of tax examination, participants tend to be more compliant on high probability of tax examination manipulation than low probability of tax examination manipulation. Lastly, the interaction effect results do not show significant results. It was found that tax compliance can be achieved more effectively when low tax rates combined with high probability of tax examination. This study contributes to the tax compliance literature especially with the specific topic of tax rates and Probability of tax examination.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PEMILIHAN KARIR MAHASISWA JURUSAN AKUNTANSI SEBAGAI AKUNTAN PUBLIK (STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA JURUSAN AKUNTANSI FAKULTAS EKONOMI UNIVERSITAS AL WASHLIYAH MEDAN)
Authors: YURMAINI YURMAINI
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the work environment, professional recognition, professional training, and social values ​​influence the career selection to become a public accountant. This research is included in the type of descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The primary data collection method is carried out using a questionnaire method that is distributed to respondents. The population in this study was the Accounting Department Students of the Faculty of Economics, University of Al Washliyah, Medan in 2014, amounting to 30 respondents. The results of this study are as follows: a) T test results can be seen that the work environment variable obtains the value of t-count> t-table = (2.548> 1.696) with a significance value of 0.016 <0.05, then H1 is accepted. This means that the work environment has a positive effect on perceptions of students majoring in career accounting to become public accountants. b) T test results can be seen that the professional recognition variable gets the value of t-count> t-table = (3.921> 1.696) with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05, then H2 is accepted. This means that income perceptions have a positive effect on perceptions of students majoring in career accounting into public accountants. c) t test results can be seen that the professional training variable obtains the value of t-count> t-table = (2.630> 1.696) with a significance value of 0.013 <0.05, then H3 is accepted. This means that the professional training factor has a positive effect on perceptions of students majoring in accounting as careers to become public accountants. d) The results of the t test on the variable social values ​​get the value of t-count> t-table = (2.404> 1.696) with a significance value of 0.022 <0.05, then H4 is accepted. This means that social values ​​have a positive effect on the interests of students majoring in accounting career to be public accountants.
PENGUATAN MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN SYARIAH BAGI UMKM DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE DOOR TO DOOR DI DESA KOTASAN
Authors: Hayati Isra
Published: July 2020

Pengeloaan manajemen keuangan syariah yang baik sangat diperlukan bagi UMKM dalam menjalankan usaha agar usaha yang dijalankan mampu memaksimalisasi nilai dan profit perusahaan, menciptakan kesejahteraan, menciptakan citra perusahaan dan tanggung jawab perusahaan.   Kegiatan PKM KKN UMSU ini memberikan sosialisasi dan pelatihan penguatan pengelolaan manajemen keuangan syariah bagi UMKM di Desa Kotasan Kecamatan Galang Kabupaten Deli Serdang menggunakan metode Door to Door dengan cara mendatangi setiap usaha masing-masing UMKM yang ada di Desa Kotasan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman UMKM dalam pengelolaan manajemen keuangan syariah serta UMKM mampu membuat pencatatan transaksi keuangan dalam menjalankan usaha.

 

Kata Kunci : Manajemen Keuangan Syariah, Door to Door, UMKM
简析农业机械自动化在现代农业中的应用
Authors: 高 兆崧
Published: July 2020

农业是我国国民经济的重要组成部分,而为保障农业到更好发展,就需要不断地进行农业机械自动化的推进。为此,本文从当前农业机械自动化的现状出发,就现代农业中机械自动化的应用问题进行了全面分析。
马尾松高海拔引种栽培试验
Authors: 邱 光明
Published: July 2020

林业经济的繁荣可有效保障国家稳定实施可持续性战略,促进社会全方面进步。林业若要取得重大成绩,离不开丰富的林业资源。马尾松在我国较为常见,主要分布在海拔1200米以下的地区。本课题以贵州省盘县为例,首先介绍了当地的基本情况,并讨论了马尾松在高海拔地区引种栽培试验的方法。
Ultrasound speed in red deer antlers: a non–invasive correlate of density and a potential index of relative qualit
Authors: Castillo L. , Del Rio M. , Carranza J. , Mateos C. , Tejado J. J. , López F.
Published: July 2020

Deer antlers can be used as an index of individual performance both in ecological and productive contexts. Their quality is often measured only by their biometrical features, such as size, asymmetry or weight. Mechanic characteristics cannot normally be measured without destroying the antler and hence losing the commercial value of the trophies. Here, we studied ultrasonic velocities, density, and tensile strength across various sections of cast antlers of Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus). We found that the speed value depended on the section of the antler and the propagation direction. For antler sections, velocities were lowest for mid–beam and highest for brow tine. Results were similar for density and indirect tensile strength, probably related to differences in functionality among antler sections. Density explained most of the variability of ultrasound–speed. The time elapsed from antler shed affected density more than ultrasound speed. The indirect tensile strength showed a non–linear, decelerating relationship with ultrasound speed. We discuss the applications of ultrasound speed as a non–invasive tool to measure density and physical properties of antlers and antler sections, and their potential use as an index of quality.
Availability and price changes of potential medicines and equipment for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 among pharmacy and drug stores in Bangladesh; findings and implications
Authors: Haque Mainul , Islam Salequl , Iqbal Samiul , Urmi Umme Laila , Kamal Zubair Mahmood , Rahman Aminur , Kamal Mustafa , Haque Monami , Jahan Iffat , Islam Zakirul , Hossain Mohammad Monir , Murshid Munzur E , Sefah Israel , Kurdi Amanj , Godman Brian
Published: July 2020

Objective: There are concerns with increased prices and drug shortages for pertinent medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent and treat COVID-19 enhanced by misinformation. Community pharmacists and drug stores play a significant role in disease management in Bangladesh due to high co-payments. Consequently, a need to review prices and availability in the pandemic.

Materials and Methods: Multiple approach involving a review and questionnaire among pharmacies and stores early March to end May 2020.

Results and Discussion: 170 pharmacies and drug stores took part, giving a response rate of 63.9%. Encouragingly, no change in utilization of antimalarial medicines in 51.2% of stores despite global endorsements. However, increased utilisation of antibiotics (70.6%), analgesics (97.6%), vitamins (90.6%) and PPE (over 95%). Encouragingly, increases in purchasing of PPE. No increase in prices among 50% of the stores for antimalarials, with a similar situation for antibiotics (65.3%), analgesics (54.7%), and vitamins (51.8%). However, price increases typically for PPE (over 90% of stores). Shortages also seen for medicines and PPE, again greater for PPE.

Conclusions: The pandemic has impacted on the supply and prices of medicines and PPE in Bangladesh. Key stakeholder groups can play a role addressing misinformation, with enhanced local production helping address future shortages and prices.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(0) 2020 p. S 36-S 50
Fibra de coco y cáscara de plátano como alternativa para la elaboración de material biodegradable
Authors: Cubilla Katherine , González Yurisbeth , Montezuma Génesis , Samudio María , Gómez Evidelia
Published: July 2020

Un plato desechable de plástico puede demorar entre 100 y 1000 años para desintegrarse, una bolsa plástica 150 años y las botellas PET demoran hasta 1000 años para degradarse. A pesar de esto, cada día se incrementa el uso de productos plásticos. Por este motivo, se tiene el objetivo de elaborar un material que pueda funcionar para fabricar artículos biodegradables (platos, vasos, cubiertos, bolsas, entre otros), que se puedan desintegrar en menor tiempo, y así ofrecer una solución factible a esta problemática. Para la confección de este proyecto, se investigaron las propiedades de la fibra de coco y la cáscara de plátano para elaborar a partir de cada uno de ellos, junto con otros componentes, el prototipo de material biodegradable. Además, se realizaron pruebas con cada material, controlando la temperatura y las porciones de la materia prima en cada prueba hasta encontrar las cantidades óptimas a utilizar. Por último, se midió el tiempo de desintegración del material al dejarlo a la intemperie, es decir bajo el sol y la lluvia.El resultado final es un material biodegradable empleando dos materias primas distintas, pero que al comparar su tiempo de degradación es muy similar estando en un rango de 35 a 40 días, lo cual es mucho menor al tiempo que se tenía estipulado (3 meses). Con esto queda comprobado que la fibra de coco y las cáscaras de plátano son una excelente alternativa para reemplazar en un futuro cercano el tan contaminante plástico.
Eye QR-aplicación identificadora de objetos para personas con discapacidad visual
Authors: Vejarano Rodrigo , Pitty Andrés , Gómez Gilberto , Alain Lineth
Published: July 2020

El siguiente proyecto de investigación está dirigido a personas que sufren discapacidad visual, cuyas necesidades de tener acceso a la información son ignoradas, obligándolos a mantenerse al margen de todas las actividades, en este caso nos enfocamos en la manera en que ellos puedan identificar un objeto (producto) frente a ellos.  Por ese motivo, decidimos implementar un nuevo e innovador Eye QR, proyecto que facilite el reconocimiento de objetos para estas personas, mejorando así la percepción de las personas ciegas a la hora de utilizar este dispositivo.
Upaya Pemerintah Daerah Dalam Pengembangan Potensi Pariwisata
Authors: Hardianto Willy Tri , Yolanda Felika Agesti , Adiwidjaja Ignatius
Published: July 2020

The development of tourism sector must be supported by a professional government servicing that has an impact on the increasing of local revenue, expanding employment, attracting investors, and a promotional event to introduce the cultural history of the region to the people outside Batu City. The qualitative design was carried out in this present study through a purposive sampling. Then, the data were called together using interviews and observations. The results revealed that providing opportunities for investors to contribute developing tourism sector was promptly done by government. Moreover, it was guided by the established service standards towards the needs of visitors. Another supporting factors were about the citizen participation, the affordable costs, and the complete tourism infrastructure that have been in accordance with the policy of government in Batu City.
Variation in the diet of beluga whales in response to changes in prey availability: insights on changes in the Beaufort Sea ecosystem
Authors: Choy ES , Giraldo C , Rosenberg B , Roth JD , Ehrman AD , Majewski A , Swanson H , Power M , Reist JD , Loseto LL
Published: July 2020

The eastern Beaufort Sea (EBS) beluga whaleDelphinapterus leucaspopulation has experienced a 20 yr decline in inferred growth rates of individuals, which is hypothesized to have resulted from changes in prey availability. We used fatty acid signatures and stable isotope ratios to reconstruct the proportional contributions of 14 prey species to the diets of 178 beluga whales from 2011 to 2014. Prey estimates using quantitative fatty acid signature analysis suggest that EBS beluga whales primarily consume Arctic codBoreogadus saida, a species highly sensitive to climate change. Prey estimates varied with year and sex and size class of the whales, with large males consuming the highest proportions of Arctic cod, and females consuming the highest proportions of capelinMallotus villosus. Estimated proportional contributions of Arctic cod to beluga diet decreased from 2011 to 2014, coinciding with an increase in capelin. Belugas consumed the highest proportions of capelin and the lowest proportions of cod in 2014, the same year in which body condition indices were lowest in the whales. We hypothesize that changing conditions in the Beaufort Sea ecosystem may result in a decreased consumption of Arctic cod by belugas and increased consumption of capelin, which may result in a decline in condition. This may predominately affect females and juveniles since they consume the highest proportions of capelin; however, long-term monitoring is needed for confirmation. Understanding inter-annual variation in prey, and the longer-term nutritional implications of shifting from an Arctic cod- to a capelin-dominated diet should be a priority for monitoring EBS predators.
CRITICAL INPUTS INTO GISBORNE HILL COUNTRY
Authors: Fitzharris M.J. , Wright D.F.
Published: July 2020

The results of an analysis of four years data, 1975/76-1978/79, from a farm management study of Gisborne-East Coast hill country farms were presented at the 1980 Grasslands Conference. Analysis of three more years data, 1979/80-1981/82, essentially confirms the association of fencing and fertiliser with high levels of animal production. Recent escalating costs of fertiliser have cast doubts on its profitability. High stocking rates (usually beyond 12 su/ha) and high proportions of cattle (usually up to 50% of su) have emerged as other factors consistently associated with greater productivity and frequently with profitability. It is suggested that manipulation of these factors would be worthy of farmers consideration. The practical implications for the future of these findings are discussed. Keywords: Farm production, farm profit, Gisborne hill country
FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS OF GISBORNE-EAST COAST HILL COUNTRY
Authors: O'Connor M.B. , Gray M.H.
Published: July 2020

Soil fertility has a dominant influence on the productivity of many hill country pastures. In the Gisborne-East Coast hill country the dominant soil groups - the yellow-brown earths (YBEs) from mudstone/argillite and the yellow-brown pumice soils (YBPs) from Taupo pumice tephra - show variations in response to fertiliser inputs. Results from a series of eight field trials, commenced in 1980, indicate widespread phosphorus (P) deficiency across both groups with optimum Olsen P soil test values being calculated as 11.5 and 20.1 respectively. Sulphur deficiencies appear less important, in the short term, than previously thought. Lime (L) and molybdenum (MO) deficiencies appear widespread on YEEs with an indication on some sites that lime effects are over and above that due to increased MO availability. Potassium (KI is the dominant deficiency (after P) on YBPs. Element deficiencies in decreasing order of importance were - Y BEs, P > L/MO > S > K; Y BPS, P > K > S > L. Keywords: Fertilisers, hill country, pasture production.
IRRIGATION OF A HIGH COUNTRY MACKENZIE SOIL
Authors: Greenwood P.B. , Paton R.J.
Published: July 2020

Pasture production and water use data are presented for a border strip irrigation trial in the Upper Waitaki Basin. Pasture development on the shallow, poorly structured Mackenzie soil was slow and irrigated pasture remained clover dominant for 6 years. With irrigation at 25% awe pasture herbage production over 3 years of this initial development stage averaged 7.2 t DM/ha/yr, 5 times more than improved dryland pasture. Grazing days (12 - 19 month old ewes) provided during the September to April growing season were 960 under dryland conditions and 5940 under irrigation at 25% awe. Of the 3 irrigation treatments (irrigation at 0%, 25%, 50% awe), irrigating at 25% awe was the most efficient giving near-maximum pasture production and the greatest herbage response per irrigation, Mean annual water use efficiency at 25% awe was high (63%) and irrigation water requirement low (470 mm) for such a naturally, highly permeable soil and was probably due to soil compaction by earthmoving machinery during border strip preparation. Keywords: Irrigation, high country, Mackenzie soil
FARM DESIGN FOR EFFICIENT IRRIGATION
Authors: Taylor A.R. , Aldridge D.G. , Kermode I.M.
Published: July 2020

The development of irrigation on farms in Mid Canterbury has generally been carried out on a paddock basis, as cheaply as possible and with little thought to farm design leading to systems which are labour intensive and do not use the water efficiently. With increasing pressure on our water supplies and the need for farmers to irrigate extra land recent work has been directed towards increasing the efficiency of water useage. It has been found that by increasing the flow of water down the strip from 180 //s to 300 /Is that 11% extra land can be irrigated with the same volume of water, If the border-strip length is shortened from 300 m to 200 m the irrigation rate will increase from 0.73 ha/hour to 0.91 ha/hour when using a flow of 230 /Is and a group of four strips. When the increased flow rate and the decreased strip length are combined there is a greater effect than when the two are applied independently. iAlrtn better layouts and increased watering efficiency greater areas of individual farms are being irrigated and the irrigation level is being reduced. Keywords: Irrigation, border-strip, efficiency, farm irrigation
STRATEGIES FOR ARGENTINE STEM WEEVIL CONTROL: EFFECTS OF DROUGHT AND ENDOPHYTE
Authors: Barker G.M. , Prestidge R.A. , Pottinger R.P.
Published: July 2020

Herbage production of several ryegrass cultivars was measured over two years at Wairakei and Rukuhia, under conditions of either Argentine stem weevil infestation or insecticide protection. Argentine stem weevil infestations Were similar at both sites and were negatively correlated with incidence of Acremonium loliae infection in ryegrass host plants. Ryegrass yields and tiller densities during periods of larval infestation in spring and summer were greatly increased by insecticide applications at Rukuhia but not at Wairakei. The weak nature of yield responses at Wairakei, despite high larval numbers, appeared related to drought conditions. Plant persistence was improved at Wairakei by these insecticide applications. Surveys of commercial sowings confirmed the correlations between incidence of Acremonium and Argentine stem weevil numbers and damage over a range of solI and management conditions. Between farm differences occurred, however, in the level of tiller damage These results are discussed in relation to strategies for control of Argentine stem weevll uhlising resistant ryegrass cultivars and insecticides. Keywords: Argentine stem weevil, Listronotus bonariensis, lollurn endophyte, ryegrass, tiller survival, drought, control strategies.
AUTUMN AND WINTER LAMBING STRATEGIES IN NORTHLAND
Authors: Andrewes W.G.K. , Taylor A.O.
Published: July 2020

Progress in the development of autumn and winter lambing systems in Northland is described. Both involve split flock lambing in which 30 or 15% of ewes lamb in autumn or winter respectivelv, the remainder in spring. Using progesterone priming, a high ram to ewe ratio (10%) and ram management, 80.90% of ewes joined lamb over 2 cycles. Winter lambing using cull ewes is simple and does not require a breeding programme. Ewes and their lambs can be sent to the meat works from September. For low cost lamb production with present breeds, autumn lambing requires a breeding programme to develop spring mating ability. Heavyweight(18kg)carcasses can be produced early in the killing season. Autumn born replacement ewe lambs consistently averaged 40kg before their first summer. Both systems offer more flexibility in sheep production on farms and in processing and marketing. Keywords: Autumn lambing, winter lambing, split lambing, management options, extending killing season, heavyweight lambs production
ALTERING THE GROWTH PATTERN OF KIKUYU PASTURES WITH TEMPERATE GRASSES
Authors: Betteridge K. , Haynes D.A.
Published: July 2020

Temperate grasses were introduced mto kikuyu-based dairy pastures to Improve poor winter and spring growth rates. Methods of suppressing resident pasture growth before sowmy included, forage harvesting, hard grazmg and paraquat spraying (0.44 kg al/ha). Seed was either broadcast sown or direct drilled. 'Grasslands' cultwars Tama and Nui ryegrass and Matua prairie grass were used. Tiller densities, dry matter production and pasture cornposItIon were measured at 3 to 8 week Intervals in three trials rangmg from 8 to 24 months duration. Hard grazing or forage harvesting did not differentially affect subsequent pasture productlo" Establishment of Tama was best after paraquat spraying and then direct drilling. Sprln~ dally growth rates rose from 25 kg DM/ha in ktkuyu pasture to 56 kg DM/ha in pasture direct dnlled wth Tama after paraquat spraying. but pasture growth rates were similar in early summer once Tama died. Early autumn sowing of Tama is likely to give poor establishment if kikuyu IS not severely suppressed, and late autumn sowing will contribute llttle to winter productjon. In another trial Matua increased annual productlon through better autumn, wmter and sprmg growth. Nui and Tama both improved growth rates rn wrnter and sprmg, but only Nui increased annual productjon also. Keywords: Kikuyu, Nui, Matua, Tama, establishment, paraquat, herbage production, direct drilling.
DEER FARMING - VITAL FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE ARROW RIVER IRRIGATION SCHEME
Authors: Pittaway S.F. , Mcgregor M.J.
Published: July 2020

The Arrow River Irrigation Scheme has been in operation since the early 1930s. Farming systems within the scheme have been predominantly sheep with limited cereal cropping. Irrigation has been used mainly to ensure that sufficient hay is made to feed through the long cool winters. The future of the irrigation scheme is in doubt because of high upgrading costs and a large operating deficit that has accumulated. Water charges have been low for many years. Farmers started diversifying into deer in the early 1990s and a steady expansion has since occurred. Incorporating deer into the farming operation has had a significant impact upon the profitability of the diversified farms. The increased profitability of the diversified farms means that they would be able to meet the higher water charges that would be levied under the Public Works Act. The use of water by farmers has been, and still is, inefficient. For instance, some have deer on dryland despite the availability of irrigated pasture. It is contended that farmers must allocate water to the most profitable use if they are to maximise returns and if irrigation schemes are to remain viable financial operations. Keywords: diversification, water charges
PERFORMA STRATEGI DCMA: STUDI SIMULASI
Authors: Manunggal Bagus , Priambodo PS Yudi
Published: July 2020

Keuntungan investor dari investasi di pasar saham, selain dari dividen juga diperoleh dari capital gain. Melalui penelitian ini, penulis ingin menunjukkan bahwa analisa teknikal dapat digunakan investor untuk mendapat keuntungan dari capital gain.  Sebagai cara membuktikan hal tersebut, penulis menggunakan metode penelitian simulasi trading dengan data harga saham AMRT dengan rentang waktu Januari 2015 sampai dengan Desember 2019 dan periode harian. Penulis menggunakan strategi DMAC, yaitu dua Simple Moving Average dengan periode 10 dan 20. Crossing kedua SMA tersebut dari bawah keatas  digunakan sebagai sinyal masuk, dan crossing dari atas ke bawah digunakan sebagai sinyal keluar. Dengan simulasi modal Rp 100000 dan 1 lot per transaksi, diperoleh hasil bahwa strategi ini menghasilkan profit namun lebih kecil disbanding dengan pertumbuhan AMRT selama 5 tahun.
Pengaruh Jus Tomat Terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah Lansia Dengan Hipertensi
Authors: Hapipah Hapipah , Izzah Ulfatul , Ariyanti Maelina , Istianah Istianah
Published: July 2020

Hipertensi merupakan penyakit degeneratif yang banyak diderita bukan hanya oleh usia lanjut saja, bahkan saat ini juga menyerang orang dewasa muda, demikian pula yang terjadi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Karang Pule. Tomat adalah salah satu buah yang dapat menurunkan tekanan darah pada hipertensi. Kandungan dalam buah tomat yang telah diketahui berperan dalam menurunkan tekanan darah adalah lycopene, bioflavonoid dan kalium.Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui efektifitas pemberian jus tomat terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pre-Experiment design dengan pendekatan one group pre-post test dan pengambilan data dilakukan dengan cara purposive sampling dengan jumlah responden 16 orang. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 7 hari dan responden diukur tekanan darahnya 10 menit sebelum konsumsi jus tomat, dan 30 menit setelah konsumsi jus tomat. Hasil uji analisa Wilcoxon menunjukkan penurunan tekanan darah dengan nilai p=0,000 (p<0,05), artinya hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa adanya penurunan tekanan darah sistole dan diastole sesudah pemberian  jus  tomat.  Berdasarkan  hasil  penelitian  ini  dapat  disimpulkan  bahwa dengan mengonsumsi jus tomat rutin setiap hari dapat menurunkan tekanan darah secara signifikan pada penderita hipertensi.

Kata kunci: hipertensi, jus tomat, lansia.
Efektifitas Penyuluhan Kesehatan Tentang SADARI dengan Metode Diskusi Kelompok dan Metode Demonstrasi terhadap Perilaku WUS dalam Melakukan SADARI
Authors: Masturo Ucik , Kholisotin Kholisotin , Agustin Y. D.
Published: July 2020

Wanita  diseluruh  dunia  memiliki  resiko menderita  kanker sehingga perlu adanya deteksi dini SADARI. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui efektifitas penyuluhan kesehatan tentang SADARI dengan metode diskusi dan metode demonstrasi terhadap perilaku di Desa Ambulu Kecamatan Wringin Kabupaten Bondowoso. Desain penelitian pre-eksperimental tipe two-group pretest-posttest design dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 84 orang dengan teknik Purposive Sampling. Kemudian dianalisis dengan uji statistik Mann Whitney dan wilcoxon dengan tingkat kemaknaan α ≤ 0.05 untuk mengetahui perbandingan antara dua kelompok yang berbeda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada perbedaan penyuluhan kesehatan dengan metode diskusi dan demonstrasi terhadap perilaku. Kesimpulan, metode demonstrasi lebih efektif dari pada metode diskusi kelompok dalam meningkatkan perilaku.

 

Kata kunci : Penyuluhan, Diskusi Kelompok, Demonstrasi, SADARI
Hubungan Antara Pengetahuan dan Status Gizi Ibu Hamil dengan Kejadian Pre Eklamsia pada Ibu Hamil
Authors: Fransiska Precelia
Published: July 2020

Pre eklamsia merupakan penyakit yang ditandai dengan adanya hipertensi, proteinuria dan edema yang ditimbulkan selama kehamilan atau sampai 48 jam postpartum. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan dan status gizi ibu hamil dengan kejadian pre eklamsia pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Pasar Kota Prabumulih tahun 2019. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan Survey Analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi penelitian ini yaitu ibu hamil yang mengalami pre eklamsia di Puskesmas Pasar Kota Prabumulih. Metode pengambilan sampel penelitian ini dengan metode accidental sampling yaitu 58 responden. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan dari analisa univariat diketahui bahwa dari 58 responden didapatkan bahwa responden yang berpengetahuan baik sebanyak 36 responden (62,1%), responden yang berpengetahuan cukup baik sebanyak 20 responden (34,5%) dan responden yang berpengetahuan kurang baik sebanyak 2 responden (3,4%).  Berdasarkan status gizi diketahui bahwa dari 58 responden didapatkan bahwa responden yang mengalami status gizi baik sebanyak 29 responden (50,0%) dan responden yang mengalami status gizi buruk sebanyak 29 responden (50,0%). Analisa Bivariat menunjukkan Pengetahuan mempunyai hubungan yang bermakna dengan pre eklamsia (p value 0,006) dan Status Gizi mempunyai hubungan yang bermakna dengan kejadian pre eklamsia (p value 0,000). Simpulan dari penelitian ini ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dan status gizi ibu hamil dengan kejadian pre eklamsia pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Pasar Kota Prabumulih tahun 2019.
TRPV4 Increases the Expression of Tight Junction Protein-Encoding Genes via XBP1 in Mammary Epithelial Cells
Authors: Islam Md Aminul , Mizusawa Moeko , Sharmin Mst Mamuna , Hayashi Satoko , Yonekura Shinichi
Published: July 2020

Mild heat stress (39 °C–40 °C) can positively regulate cell proliferation and differentiation. Indeed, mild heat treatment at 39 °C enhances the less-permeable tight junctions (TJs) formation and milk production in mammary epithelial cells. However, the molecular mechanisms of this response have not yet been delineated. In this study, the involvement of temperature-sensitive transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) in the increase of β-casein and TJ protein-encoding gene expression in response to mild heat treatment (39 °C) has been explored using HCll mouse mammary epithelial cells. Severe heat treatment (41 °C) induced the transcriptional level of Chop (C/EBP homologous protein; proapoptotic marker) and reduced the cell viability. It is speculated that the difference in unfolded protein response (UPR) gene expression upon stimulation at 39 °C vs. 41 °C controls cell survival vs. cell death. The accumulation of Trpv4 mRNA was significantly higher in 39 °C heat treatment cells. The β-casein, Zo-1 (zona occludens-1), Ocln (occludin), and Cldn3 (claudin 3) transcript levels were significantly increased in response to the addition of a selective TRPV4 channel agonist (GSK1016790A) at 37 °C. TRPV4 stimulation with GSK1016790A also increased the X-box-binding protein 1 splicing form (Xbp1s) at the transcript level. The increase in the mRNA levels of β-casein, Zo-1, Ocln, and Cldn3 in response to 39 °C heat treatment was suppressed by XBP1 knockdown. Moreover, the transcript level of Trpv4 was significantly increased at Day 15 of gestation, and its expression declined after 1 day of lactation. TRPV4 is activated not only by temperature but also by mechanical forces, such as cell stretching and shear stress, which guide mammary epithelial development in a normal mammary gland. These findings provide new insights of the possible function of TRPV4 in mammary gland development.
Food Quality Assessed by Chemometrics
Authors: Andre Christelle M. , Soukoulis Christos
Published: July 2020

Food market globalization, food security as well as increasing consumer demand for safe, minimally processed and healthy food impose the need to establish new approaches for identifying and assessing food quality markers. Nowadays, food industry stakeholders are challenged to assure food quality and safety without compromising several prerequisites such as sustainable and ecologically resilient food production, prolonged shelf life, satisfactory sensory quality, enhanced nutritional value and health-promoting properties. In addition, food fraud related to deliberate product mislabeling or economically intended adulteration is of major concern for both industry and regulatory authorities due to cost and public health implications. Notwithstanding the great number of state-of-the-art analytical tools available for quantifying food quality markers, their implementation results in highly complex and big datasets, which are not easily interpretable. In this context, chemometrics e.g., supervised and unsupervised multivariate exploratory analyses, design-of-experiment methodology, univariate or multivariate regression modelling etc., are commonly implemented as part of food process optimization and food quality assessment. In this Special Issue, we aimed to publish innovative research and perspective papers on chemometric-assisted case studies relating to food quality assessment, food authenticity, mathematical modelling and optimization of processes involved in food manufacturing.
Factors Controlling Hypoxia Occurrence in Estuaries, Chester River, Chesapeake Bay
Authors: Tian Richard
Published: July 2020

The Chester River, a tributary of Chesapeake Bay, provides critical habitats for numerous living species and oyster aquaculture, but faces increasing anthropogenic stresses due to excessive nutrient loading and hypoxia occurrence. An application of the Integrated Compartment Water Quality Model (ICM), coupled with the Finite-Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM), was carried out to study the controlling mechanisms and interannual variability in hypoxia occurrence from 2002 to 2011. Our study shows that hypoxia occurs mostly in the main stem in July, followed by August and June. On an interannual scale, 2005 had the highest hypoxia occurrence with an accumulative hypoxia volume of about 10 km3-days, whereas 2008 had the lowest occurrence with an accumulative hypoxia volume of about 1 km3-days. Nutrient loading is the predominant factor in determining the intensity and interannual variability in hypoxia in the Chester River estuary, followed by stratification and saltwater intrusion. Phosphorus has been found to be more efficient in controlling hypoxia occurrence than nitrogen due to their different limiting extent. On a local scale, the Chester River estuary is characterized by several meanders, and at certain curvatures helical circulation is formed due to centrifugal forces, leading to better reaeration and dissolved oxygen (DO) supply to the deeper layers. Our study provides valuable information for nutrient management and restoration efforts in the Chester River.
DESTRUCTION MODEL OF IDEALIZED CONCRETE STRUCTURE BY SAWING
Authors: Varlamov A. , Gavrilov V. , Davydova A.
Published: July 2020

the requirements of modern construction are the strength of building structures, as well as low cost. It is these conditions that provide new technologies that are constantly being improved. The article is devoted to the consideration of cases of a probabilistic approach to solving the problem of theoretical energy consumption for the destruction of concrete of ideal structure.

The processes of concrete deformation and its destruction are studied by building mechanics. Concrete is a multicomponent material, which presents a certain difficulty in the study of crack formation. In operating conditions, the concrete/reinforced concrete structure is affected by the properties of its constituent materials; therefore, one of the most important tasks is the selection of criteria that can comprehensively characterize the basic parameters of concrete. Obtaining the strength characteristics of concrete of operated structures remains an urgent task. The article proposes to consider the ideal structure of concrete. The features of this structure are the symmetry of fracture along two principal planes. The destruction of concrete was carried out by sawing individual strips of concrete. Moreover, to describe the sawing process, the authors proposed a model of a symmetric structure of concrete in which aggregate grains are idealized. They are presented in the form of balls in the body of concrete.

The features of the sawing process are revealed. The analytical dependencies of fracture sawing the ideal structure of concrete are obtained.

Conclusions are drawn about the possibility of using the ideal model for obtaining the strength characteristics of concrete. The analysis of symmetrical ideal concrete compositions with various variables is performed. The significance of the work done lies in the possibility of transferring the research results to real buildings and structures and solving the main tasks that are posed in the study