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Hubungan Tingkat Sosial Ekonomi Dengan Pemahaman Gizi Orangtua
Authors: Sya’bana Fadlikhah Nur Rakhmania , Agustina Mira
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat sosial ekonomi terhadap pemahaman gizi orangtua yang dilaksanakan di TK Al-Ishlah Ngale Kecamatan Paron Kabupaten Ngawi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Besarnya sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 orangtua. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian korelasional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif untuk mengukur tingkat sosial ekonomi dan tingkat pemahaman gizi pada orangtua di TK Al-Ishlah Ngale. Teknik analisis dat yang digunakan adalah analisis korelasi pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan ntara Tingkat Sosial Ekonomi dengan Pemahaman Gizi Orangtua hal ini ditunjukkan dengan perhitungan hasil SPSS yang bernilai 0,147.
PENGARUH EKSTRAK DAUN MIMBA TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN HAMA Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera : Bruchidae)
Authors: M.S.W Puu Yustina , Nalti Nansi Hildegardis
Published: May 2020

Callosobruchus Chinensis is a pest that damages mung bean seeds in storage and causes damage to both the quality and quantity of seeds. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of neem leaf extracts in suppressing the development of the Callosobruchus Chinensis pest as one of the postharvest pests in the commodity green beans. This research conducted at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Flores, by using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and three replications. The concentration of neem leaf extract treatment is 0 ml / l, 25 ml / l, 30 ml / l, 35 ml / l, and 40 ml / l. The results showed that the concentration of neem leaf extract 40 ml / l caused mortality of C. Chinensis imago as contact poison by 99% and nerve poison by 47%. While the effectiveness of the limb leaf extract on spawning activity was 86%.
PENGARUH LAMA PENGUKUSAN TERHADAP KUALITAS KERUPUK SINGKONG DENGAN BAHAN DASAR TEPUNG CASAVA
Authors: Wahyuni Yuyun
Published: May 2020

Cassava is also known as cassava, an annual tropical and sub-tropical tree from the Euphorbiaceae family. Tubers widely recognized as staple foods. Cassava has advantages compared to other food ingredients. Aside from being a staple food, many kinds of cassava processed products have utilized by our community, including cassava crackers. This study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 (five) treatments and 4 (four) replications or 5 x 4 to obtain 20 experimental units. The treatment factor is steaming length, which consists of 5 levels of steaming time as follows: A: 30 minutes, B: 60 minutes, C: 90 minutes, D: 120 minutes, E: 150 minutes. The quality of cassava crackers to be tested or measured based on their physical appearance is related to consumer acceptance. In conducting organoleptic testing, panelists influenced by several factors. Factors that influence panelists include physical factors and psychological factors. The organoleptic parameters observed included color, taste, and degree of crispness. Laboratory tests include carbohydrate tests, water content, ash content, protein, and fat content. The conclusion was that the effect of steaming time had no significant effect on moisture content, ash content, protein, and crispness, while the effect of steaming duration had a significant impact on the levels of fat, carbohydrate, taste, and color in cassava crackers. The best quality of the five treatments was treatment 5 (p5), ie, steaming time with 150 minutes
Bimbingan Pengawas Berkelanjutan dalam Mewujudkan Pendidikan Karakter Bangsa dalam Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar Penjaskes
Authors: Pacinongi Anis , Asrifan Andi
Published: May 2020

Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah 1) Meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman guru penjaskes dalam menyusun RPP memuat karakter bangsa; dan, 2) Meningkatkan keterlaksanaan nilai pembangunan karakter bangsa dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Data hasil penilaian RPP yang memuat karakter kebangsaan pada siklus I menunjukkan bahwa pencapaian skor nilai rata-rata RPP mapel penjaskes adalah 30 (kurang baik); dan pada siklus II memperoleh skor nilai rata-rata 43 (sangat baik). Dengan demikian kedua RPP tersebut sudah dikatagorikan sangat baik. Aktivitas siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran yang mewujudkan nilai karakter bangsa pada siklus I mencapai nilai rata-rata sebesar 75, dan pada siklus II mencapai nilai rata-rata sebesar 91, terdapat peningkatan nilai yang cukup signifikan sebesar 16 dari siklus I. Dilihat dari data keterlaksanaan nilai-nilai pembangunan karakter bangsa pada siklus I, terlihat belum banyak indikator nilai-nilai pembangunan karakter bangsa yang dapat diwujudkan. Data hasil observasi menunjukkan bahwa dari 5 indikator nilai-nilai pembangunan karakter bangsa yang diteliti, dalam mata pelajaran penjaskes baru muncul 75%, dan pada pelaksanaan siklus II telah tercapai 91%, terdapat peningkatan ketercapaian sebesar 16%.
Penerapan Estimasi Skor Grup Domain untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan
Authors: Baharullah Muhammad Tahir,
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the application of domain group score estimates in an effort to improve the quality of education, with Item Response Theory (IRT), using the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) method with item characteristics of one parameter logistic model (L1P), and using the xcalibre 4.2 software program . Based on the estimated results of the domain group score can be used to evaluate the success of the implementation of certain education, for a number of groups of certain education units for example based on the group of districts / cities in a province. Previously, education evaluation was only limited to student learning achievement, but by using domain group score estimation, in addition to evaluating student learning outcomes, students could also evaluate groups of students. The results of the domain group score estimation research can facilitate policy makers to determine appropriate actions in order to improve the quality of education. In this study the number of respondents used was 1000 students who were grouped into 20 groups, and each group consisted of 50 students. It was found that if the minimum score that is considered successful is 80, then there are still 7 groups of 20 groups of students who have not been successful because the scores are still below 80, namely groups: 9, 12, 13, 20, 7, 19, and 14.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Melalui Pendekatan Pemecahan Masalah dengan Strategi Polya Pada Siswa Kelas XI IPA SMA Negeri 2 Kalukku
Authors: . Sudirman
Published: May 2020

The study is a classroom action research which aims at describing (1) the improvement of Mathematics learning result through problem solving approach by Polya strategy of class XI IPA students at SMAN 2 Kalukku, (2) the improvement of Mathematics problem solving skill by Polya strategy. The subject is students of class XI IPA of SMAN 2 Kalukku, as many as 31 people consisted of 11 male and 20 female students. The technique used to analyze the data is qualitative and quantitative analyses. The qualitative data is used on students’ activities while the quantitative data is used on students’ learning achievement and students’ response. The results indicate that (1) the application of problem solving approach by Polya strategy can improve students’ learning achievement on Mathematics indicated by the descriptive analysis of the average score of students’ learning achievement 65.42 at cycle I to 75.06 at cycle II; (2) the application of problem solving approach by Polya strategy can improve students’ problem solving skill on Mathematics indicated by percentage descriptive analysis, which is problem comprehension stage 83.87% at cycle I to 90.32% at cycle II, problem solving planning stage 87.10% at cycle I to 96.77% at cycle II,
A PRIVATE MODEL OF INDEX IS A HINDRANCE OF STABILITY OF THE STATION OF ACCOMPANIMENT OF AIM OF ZENITHAL ROCKET COMPLEX OF SHORTER-RANGE
Authors: Kudryashov V. , Artemenko A. , Kolomiitsev O. , Oliynik R. , Zhivetc Y. , Shumigay O.
Published: May 2020

Protecting from the action of radio of hindrances on the elements of zenithal rocket complex of shorter-range is one of important problems, that requires modern approach for her decision. Presently, influence of active hindrances is certain yet not enough on possibilities of armament on the defeat of air aims. In the article the analysis of influence of hindrances of different closeness is conducted on the station of accompaniment of aims of fighting machine of zenithal rocket complex shorter-range. The partial model of determination of index is offered hindrance of stability of the station of accompaniment of aim of zenithal rocket complex of shorter-range. The brought partial model over allows an analytical method to conduct the evaluation of values of conditional hit of model aim probabilities under various conditions. Mathematical calculations are conducted for: amplification of aerial of accompaniment of aim of fighting machine and aerials factors hindrance of producer; powers of hindrances on the entrance of accompaniment of aim of fighting machine; to the maximum sensitiveness of accompaniment of aim of fighting machine and relations hindrance/noise in the radio-location channel of accompaniment of aim; standard deviation of error of aiming of rocket depending on distance to the point of meeting of rocket with an aim in the zone of defeat taking into account influence of hindrances on the radio-location channel of accompaniment of aim of fighting machine; probabilities of passing of rocket in the «tube» of the set radius and conditional hit of aim probability at firing by one rocket; coefficient of зпомеха stability of accompaniment of aim of fighting machine; to conditional hit of aim probability hindrance of producer at firing by two rockets. On the accepted entry informative parameters and technical descriptions of accompaniment of aim of fighting machine certainly her maximum sensitiveness and relation hindrance/noise in this radio-location channel. On results mathematical calculations (mathematical design) corresponding charts that over is brought are got. From charts it is possible to define high efficiency of firing rockets on a model (air) aim.
PERSPECTIVE WAYS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE LABORATORY TESTING FACILITIES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE
Authors: Lappo I. , Dobryshkin Y. , Herashchenko M. , Chervotoka О.
Published: May 2020

The world practice of creating and modernizing specimens of armament and military equipment envisages carrying out numerous tests, checks and evaluations of the current technical conditions throughout the life cycle.

The task of organizing and carrying out of tests, in particular mechanical, electrical and climatic, at the State Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment Testing and Certification is entrusted to the scientific research laboratory that is a part of the scientific and technical complex of measurements of the Institute. Currently, the laboratory is not fully equipped with modern testing equipment. Therefore, the task of justification of the ways of development and providing the laboratory with test equipment for conducting mechanical, electrical and climatic tests of armament and military equipment specimens is urgent.

The purpose of the article is to determine the perspective ways of development of the laboratory-testing facilities of the State Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment Testing and Certification taking into account the modern development of armament and military equipment specimens.

During the research general scientific methods of processing and systematization of information, in particular system analysis and synthesis of organizational and technical systems were applied.

The peculiarities of the organizing and conducting mechanical, electrical and climatic tests at the enterprises of the defense-industrial complex of Ukraine were analyzed.

It was established that the basis of testing, in addition to legislative acts and technological normative documents, is the availability of a modern laboratory testing base, since without the means of measurement and testing it is impossible to ascertain the stability, sustainability and durability of armament and military equipment specimens to the influence of external factors.

The proposals for the purchase of the test equipment for ensuring tests in the direction of mechanical, electrical and climatic tests of State Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment Testing and Certification are given.
METHODOLOGY OF ASSESSMENT OF FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM SURVIVABILITY OF ANTIAIRCRAFT SUB-UNIT (ANTI-AIRCRAFT UNIT)
Authors: Mehelbei V. , Kravchenko S. , Itsenko D. , Oliynik R. , Tsilyna S.
Published: May 2020

The article focuses on solving the problem of assessing the survivability of a fire control system of an anti-aircraft sub-unit (anti-aircraft unit). The ways of solving this problem are shown by the use of certain methods, by which it is possible to carry out the analysis of the factors that influence the survivability of the fire control system of an anti-aircraft sub-unit (anti-aircraft unit). Assessment of the survivability of the control system is carried out on the basis of a model that characterizes the survivability of the system for a certain period of time. It is advisable to choose the time for which the survivability of the system is estimated within the average time spent by the elements of the fire control system of the anti-aircraft unit (unit) at their positions. As an indicator of survivability, the probability of non-defeat of elements of the enemy fire control system over the adopted time period is accepted. The adopted indicator is characterized by a number of particular indicators: the probability of detection (the probability of direct detection by enemy aircraft in a given area) of the control system elements; the probability of absenteeism of control elements from under the attack of the enemy; the probability of defeat of the elements of the enemy assets management system In turn, private indicators take into account the enemy’s ability to detect and strike at elements of the fire control system of an anti-aircraft sub-unit (anti-aircraft unit), as well as the possible impact of organizational and technical measures aimed at improving camouflage, creating false positions, and engineering support to reduce the likelihood of detection and defeat of elements of a fire control system of an anti-aircraft sub-unit (anti-aircraft unit). The proposed methodology for assessing the survivability of a fire control system takes into account the dynamics of its operation, the impact of possible measures to increase survivability at its level, takes into account different options for striking the enemy and allows a comparative analysis of proposals to ensure the required level of survivability of the system in the headquarters (military authorities) planning and conducting combat operations.
Sosialisasi Langkah Cuci Tangan Yang Benar Guna Mewujudkan Masyarakat Sehat Di Sman 2 Sibolga
Authors: Sumaiyah Sumaiyah
Published: May 2020

Washing hands is a simple step that can be improve the level of health of oneself, family and community. World Health Organization (WHO) has provided rules regarding good and proper washing steps, whereby the Indonesian government is promoting its socialization especially in the school environment. Senior High School (SMA) Negeri 2 Sibolga is one of the randomly selected schools to carry out the right hand washing step socialization according to WHO. The level of student’s knowledge about the correct steps for washing hands has been shown increase after socialization.
"Ağır anovulatuar uterin kanama’" tanısıyla izlenen kız ergenlerin değerlendirilmesi: pediatrist gözüyle ‘aşırı menstrual kanamalar’
Authors: ÖDEN AKMAN Alkım , TAŞ Demet
Published: May 2020

Amaç: Ergenlerde aşırı menstrual kanamaların sıklıkla nedeni “Hipotalamo-hipofizer-over aks” immatürasyonuna bağlı anovultuar sikluslardır. Yazımızda, ‘Ağır Anovulatuar uterin kanama (AnUK)’ tanısı ile izlenen kız ergenlerin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve yöntemler: Hastanemiz Adolesan/Ergen polikliniğine ’Eylül 2018- Ağustos 2019’ tarihleri arasında başvuran, kronik hastalığı olmayan, aktif uterin kanama ya da dış merkezde demir eksikliği anemisi tanısı alıp öyküde uzamış, fazla miktarda menstrual kanama tarif eden hastalar dahil edildi. Dışlama tetkikleri sonrası ‘Ağır AnUK’ tanısı alan hastalar geriye dönük değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Toplam 15 kız ergenin; yaş ortalaması 15.06±1.65, menarş yaşı ort. 12.2±1 yıldı. Yapısal nedenler için yapılan suprapubik ultrason görüntüleme tüm hastalarda normaldi. Koagulopati, endokrinopati hastalıklarına yönelik laboratuar tetkikleri normaldi. Geliş hemoglobin (Hb) ort. 8.04 ±1.38 gr/dL, ferritin 2.12±0.78 ng/ml’ydi. Hospitalize edilen 5 hastanın 3’üne hemodinamik dekompanzasyon nedeniyle eritrosit transfüzyonu verildi. Olgulara 3 siklus monofazik kombine oral kontraseptif ve demir+2 tedavi dozunda başlandı. Tedavi sonrası birinci ve üçüncü ay Hb değerlerinde artış istatistiksel anlamlıydı. Tedavi sonrası izlemde menstrual siklus düzenleri normaldi. Sonuç: Kız ergen yaş grubunda aşırı menstrual kanamaların en önemli morbiditesi ağır demir aksikliği anemisidir. Tedavide, monofazik kombine oral kontraseptifler ile demir tedavisi etkili bir tedavi seçeneğidir.
Determining Participating Factors in Physical Education/Sporting Activities of the Deaf: A Study of Savelugu School for the Deaf
Authors: Shanunu Zakaria , Iddrisu Sulemana , Imoro Nuhu Alhassan
Published: May 2020

This research examined the determining factors in participating in Physical education/sports activities by the Deaf in Savelugu School for the deaf in the Northern region of Ghana. A survey research design was used for the study. A questionnaire and an observation guide were used to solicit information on the determinants of participating in Physical education/sports by the Deaf in Savelugu School for the Deaf. The questionnaire was administered to one hundred and fifty (150) students. One hundred and twenty-four (124) were retrieved. 91% of the respondents indicated that participating in physical education activities improves on their lifestyles, promotes fundamental motor skills and physical fitness. However, the results indicated that an unsafe environment, family factors, and sports facilities/equipment determined the participation of students in physical activities. The study recommends that adequate modern and modified sports facilities and equipment should be provided to special schools. The Ministry of Education (Special Education Unit) should monitor the allocation of funds and the utilization of physical education programmes. Well trained and qualified physical education professionals must be sent to Deaf schools. The study provides us an opportunity to gain insight into how exposed or porous schools for the Deaf are in Ghana in terms of physical/sports activities.
Proper-motion Membership Tests for Four Planetary Nebulae in Galactic Globular Clusters*
Authors: Bond Howard E. , Bellini Andrea , Sahu Kailash C.
Published: May 2020

Four planetary nebulae (PNe) are considered to be probable or possible members of Galactic globular clusters (GCs). These are Ps 1 = K648 in M15, GJJC 1 = IRAS 18333−2357 in M22, JaFu 1 in Palomar 6, and JaFu 2 in NGC 6441. In addition to lying close to the host GCs on the sky, these PNe have radial velocities that are consistent, within the errors and stellar velocity dispersions, with cluster membership. The remaining membership criterion is whether the proper motions (PMs) of the central stars are in agreement with those of the host clusters. We have carried out the PM test for all four PNe. Two of the central stars—those of Ps 1 and GJJC 1—have PMs listed in the recent Gaia Data Release 2 (DR2). We updated the PM of the Ps 1 central star to a more precise value using archival Hubble Space Telescope (HST) frames. Both PMs are statistically consistent with cluster membership. For the other two PNe, we used archival HST images to derive the PMs of their nuclei. For JaFu 2, there are HST images at several epochs, and the measured PM of the nucleus is in excellent agreement with that of the host cluster. For JaFu 1 the available archival HST images are less optimal and the results are less conclusive; the measured PM for the central star is marginally consistent with cluster membership, but additional astrometric observations are desirable for a more robust membership test.
The Lazy Giants: APOGEE Abundances Reveal Low Star Formation Efficiencies in the Magellanic Clouds
Authors: Nidever David L. , Hasselquist Sten , Hayes Christian R. , Hawkins Keith , Povick Joshua , Majewski Steven R. , Smith Verne V. , Anguiano Borja , Stringfellow Guy S. , Sobeck Jennifer S. , Cunha Katia , Beers Timothy C. , Bestenlehner Joachim M. , Cohen Roger E. , Garcia-Hernandez D. A. , Jönsson Henrik , Nitschelm Christian , Shetrone Matthew , Lacerna Ivan , Allende Prieto Carlos , Beaton Rachael L. , Dell’Agli Flavia , Fernández-Trincado José G. , Feuillet Diane , Gallart Carme , Hearty Fred R. , Holtzman Jon , Manchado Arturo , Muñoz Ricardo R. , O’Connell Robert , Rosado Margarita
Published: May 2020

We report the first APOGEE metallicities and α-element abundances measured for 3600 red giant stars spanning a large radial range of both the Large (LMC) and Small Magellanic Clouds, the largest Milky Way (MW) dwarf galaxies. Our sample is an order of magnitude larger than that of previous studies and extends to much larger radial distances. These are the first results presented that make use of the newly installed southern APOGEE instrument on the du Pont telescope at Las Campanas Observatory. Our unbiased sample of the LMC spans a large range in metallicity, from [Fe/H] = −0.2 to very metal-poor stars with [Fe/H] ≈ −2.5, the most metal-poor Magellanic Cloud (MC) stars detected to date. The LMC [α/Fe]–[Fe/H] distribution is very flat over a large metallicity range but rises by ∼0.1 dex at −1.0 < [Fe/H] ≲ −0.5. We interpret this as a sign of the known recent increase in MC star formation activity and are able to reproduce the pattern with a chemical evolution model that includes a recent “starburst.” At the metal-poor end, we capture the increase of [α/Fe] with decreasing [Fe/H] and constrain the “α-knee” to [Fe/H] ≲ −2.2 in both MCs, implying a low star formation efficiency of ∼0.01 Gyr−1. The MC knees are more metal-poor than those of less massive MW dwarf galaxies such as Fornax, Sculptor, or Sagittarius. One possible interpretation is that the MCs formed in a lower-density environment than the MW, a hypothesis that is consistent with the paradigm that the MCs fell into the MW’s gravitational potential only recently.
Recurring Outbursts of P/2019 LM4 (Palomar)
Authors: Ye 叶泉 Quanzhi 志 , Kelley Michael S. P. , Bodewits Dennis , Bauer James M. , Mahabal Ashish , Masci Frank J. , Ngeow Chow-Choong
Published: May 2020

We present a preliminary analysis of comet P/2019 LM4 (Palomar) as observed by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) survey in 2019 and 2020. We find that the discovery of the comet in 2019 and the recovery in 2020 is largely attributed to two separate outbursts that are ≳2 and ≳3.9 mag in strength. The two outbursts occurred between the end of April and early May in 2019, and between 2020 May 8.31 and 9.52 UTC.
Ethical Blind Spots in Ethnographic and Developmental Approaches to the Language Gap Debate
Authors: Ochs Elinor , Kremer-Sadl Tamar
Published: May 2020

L’article soutient que le débat sur le fossé linguistique s’enlise dans les zones d’ombre que présentent les approches ethnographiques et développementales. Les impasses disciplinaires générées par ces zones d’ombre interdisent tout dialogue productif sur les économies morales de la parole et du savoir qui imprègnent la vie des enfants. Tous les protagonistes de ce débat s’engagent avec ferveur pour la réduction des inégalités économiques. Ces chercheurs s’opposent cependant sur le sujet des investissements éthiques pour les droits humains et culturels et sur la confiance dans le fait que l’individu parvienne à la parité économique. Ces lignes de fracture les empêchent de voir combien ils ont besoin de l’inestimable expertise les uns des autres. À la lumière du postcolonialisme, des soulèvements populaires qui se produisent à l’échelle mondiale et des sciences sociales critiques, les chercheurs qui ont pris position pour ou contre les interventions en matière de fossé linguistique ont perdu de vue les problèmes éthiques causés par leur positionnalité privilégiée quand il s’agit d’exprimer ce qui convient pour les autres.
The Effects of CSR on Tourist Loyalty Toward Rural Hospitality Enterprises and the Moderating Effects of Religiosity
Authors: Alrowais Sattam Saud , Abdelwahab Mohamed Sobhy Tawfik , Aboul-Dahab Sameh Abd-el Maksoud Mohamed
Published: May 2020

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays an important role in hospitality industry due to its effects on tourist loyalty. This article seeks to develop and empirically test a comprehensive framework to examine the indirect influence of CSR dimensions on tourist loyalty through the mediation of satisfaction and trust as well as the moderating effects of religiosity. Using SEM to analyse the data collected from a sample of 2600 tourists, the results indicate that CSR has indirect influence on tourist loyalty through tourist satisfaction and trust. This study confirms that satisfaction and trust partially or fully mediate the effect of the four CSR dimensions on tourist loyalty. This outcome indicates that CSR create tourist trust and satisfaction, which in turn, builds tourist loyalty. Furthermore, religiosity plays an important role in understanding tourist loyalty and behaviour toward rural hospitality enterprises. The findings offer important implications for tourism and hospitality companies and are likely to stimulate further research in the area of rural hospitality.
The Effect of eWOM on E-Loyalty
Authors: Hasan Haneen , Al-Dmour Hani H. , Al-Dmour Rand H.
Published: May 2020

This article examines how the electronic word of mouth (eWOM) influences customer e-loyalty in the context of online banking and the role of e-satisfaction as a mediator factor. For these purposes, research hypotheses based on the content analysis of the previous studies were developed and tested using 352 mobile customers banking services in Jordan. Using multiple regression analysis, the empirical results suggested that e-WOM has a positive and significant on e-loyalty. Also, e-satisfaction is partially mediating the relationship between e-WOM and e-loyalty. These findings represent a valuable contribution to the bank's eWOM, and customer e-loyalty and e-satisfaction literature through providing its management with a clear guidance concerning how to efficiently utilize their eWOM and customer e-satisfaction in order to enhance their customer's e-loyalty
Using Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks to Enhance Early Forest Fire Detection
Authors: Noureddine Houache , Bouabdellah Kechar
Published: May 2020

In the present paper, the authors present the design, the development and field experiment of a forest fire detection system based on Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks (WMSN) technology using a real test-bed. This system is an extension of their previous work presented in (Bouabdellah, Noureddine, & Larbi, 2013). The latter is based on mono modal approach (only scalar sensors were considered for data sensing), by adopting a new multimodal and cooperative approach in which it added the acquisition of much richer information using the image sensor in order to minimize false alarms that represents the main weakness for the old system. The validation of the proposal was performed by comparing two detection techniques (Canadian and Korean) in terms of time constraint and energy consumption. The results of the practical assessment confirmed the importance of the multimodal approach and also revealed the supremacy of the Canadian method and its compliance to the climate of Algeria's region.
Serialized Co-Training-Based Recognition of Medicine Names for Patent Mining and Retrieval
Authors: Deng Na , Xiong Caiquan
Published: May 2020

In the retrieval and mining of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patents, a key step is Chinese word segmentation and named entity recognition. However, the alias phenomenon of traditional Chinese medicines causes great challenges to Chinese word segmentation and named entity recognition in TCM patents, which directly affects the effect of patent mining. Because of the lack of a comprehensive Chinese herbal medicine name thesaurus, traditional thesaurus-based Chinese word segmentation and named entity recognition are not suitable for medicine identification in TCM patents. In view of the present situation, using the language characteristics and structural characteristics of TCM patent texts, a modified and serialized co-training method to recognize medicine names from TCM patent abstract texts is proposed. Experiments show that this method can maintain high accuracy under relatively low time complexity. In addition, this method can also be expanded to the recognition of other named entities in TCM patents, such as disease names, preparation methods, and so on.
A Novel Multi-Scale Feature Fusion Method for Region Proposal Network in Fast Object Detection
Authors: Liu Gang , Wang Chuyi
Published: May 2020

Neural network models have been widely used in the field of object detecting. The region proposal methods are widely used in the current object detection networks and have achieved well performance. The common region proposal methods hunt the objects by generating thousands of the candidate boxes. Compared to other region proposal methods, the region proposal network (RPN) method improves the accuracy and detection speed with several hundred candidate boxes. However, since the feature maps contains insufficient information, the ability of RPN to detect and locate small-sized objects is poor. A novel multi-scale feature fusion method for region proposal network to solve the above problems is proposed in this article. The proposed method is called multi-scale region proposal network (MS-RPN) which can generate suitable feature maps for the region proposal network. In MS-RPN, the selected feature maps at multiple scales are fine turned respectively and compressed into a uniform space. The generated fusion feature maps are called refined fusion features (RFFs). RFFs incorporate abundant detail information and context information. And RFFs are sent to RPN to generate better region proposals. The proposed approach is evaluated on PASCAL VOC 2007 and MS COCO benchmark tasks. MS-RPN obtains significant improvements over the comparable state-of-the-art detection models.
Recommender Systems Using Collaborative Tagging
Authors: Banda Latha , Singh Karan , Son Le Hoang , Abdel-Basset Mohamed , Thong Pham Huy , Huynh Hiep Xuan , Taniar David
Published: May 2020

Collaborative tagging is a useful and effective way for classifying items with respect to search, sharing information so that users can be tagged via online social networking. This article proposes a novel recommender system for collaborative tagging in which the genre interestingness measure and gradual decay are utilized with diffusion similarity. The comparison has been done on the benchmark recommender system datasets namely MovieLens, Amazon datasets against the existing approaches such as collaborative filtering based on tagging using E-FCM, and E-GK clustering algorithms, hybrid recommender systems based on tagging using GA and collaborative tagging using incremental clustering with trust. The experimental results ensure that the proposed approach achieves maximum prediction accuracy ratio of 9.25% for average of various splits data of 100 users, which is higher than the existing approaches obtained only prediction accuracy of 5.76%.
Congestion Prediction System With Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Gumus Fatma , Yiltas-Kaplan Derya
Published: May 2020

Software Defined Network (SDN) is a programmable network architecture that provides innovative solutions to the problems of the traditional networks. Congestion control is still an uncharted territory for this technology. In this work, a congestion prediction scheme has been developed by using neural networks. Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance (mRMR) feature selection algorithm was performed on the data collected from the OMNET++ simulation. The novelty of this study also covers the implementation of mRMR in an SDN congestion prediction problem. After evaluating the relevance scores, two highest ranking features were used. On the learning stage Nonlinear Autoregressive Exogenous Neural Network (NARX), Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network, and Nonlinear Feedforward Neural Network algorithms were executed. These algorithms had not been used before in SDNs according to the best of the authors knowledge. The experiments represented that NARX was the best prediction algorithm. This machine learning approach can be easily integrated to different topologies and application areas.
Green HRM
Authors: Lakhera Anupama , Sharma Pooja
Published: May 2020

Green HRM is a concept that is fast gaining prominence in the field of management. This review article discusses Green HRM for implementing best HR practices for reducing employees' carbon footprint and thus leading to sustainable growth within the organization. It explores how Green HRM can achieve the integration of environment-friendly HR practices and activities in order to achieve long-lasting sustainable development and a reduction of the employee carbon footprint. The data is collected on the basis of secondary sources such as articles, research papers, case studies, and internet websites. Green HRM does not only imply awareness and concern towards environmental issues, it favors the economic as well as social wellbeing of the employees and organization. This article deliberates on the Green HRM approach and the prominent part it can play in integrating and merging the HR practices within the organization in favour of the environment.
The Influence of the Main Endogenous Variables on the Absorption of European Structural and Investment Funds
Authors: Marin Florian , Petre Laurentiu Ionut
Published: May 2020

The absorption of structural and investment funds is a constant concern on the part of both the European Commission and the Member States. The absorption process is a complex one, with the Member States recording different performances in terms of absorption, these being based on their management systems. The article addresses the relationship between the effective absorption and the influence of the main endogenous variables at the level of the management system, respectively the pre-financing, the value of the payments to the beneficiaries, and the current absorption. The variables analyzed concerned the Cohesion Policy for the programming period 2014 - 2020 and respectively the period 30.03.2018 - 01.11.2019. Using an econometric model of multiple linear regression type, an influence of 0.58 units in the case of current absorption, 0.26 units in the case of payments to beneficiaries, and 0.19 units in the case of pre-financing were highlighted.
Rescuing Public Spaces for Organic Food Production and Its Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact
Authors: Davalos Jessica , Vargas-Hernández José G.
Published: May 2020

Economic difficulties and hostile environments are elements that are constantly affecting inhabitants of marginalized areas. Unemployment, poverty, and insecurity are part of the everyday life in these neighborhoods. However, this study observes that engaging in gardening activities can offer the inhabitants of these areas a relief of their distressed life. The objective of this paper is to analyze a successful case of abandoned areas that were revitalized into urban gardens. Moreover, the impact on the well-being of inhabitants from an economic, sociological, and environmental perspective will be presented with the example of the collective Organic Eden in the city of Guadalajara in Mexico.
A New Approach to Locate Software Vulnerabilities Using Code Metrics
Authors: Zagane Mohammed , Abdi Mustapha Kamel , Alenezi Mamdouh
Published: May 2020

Automatic vulnerabilities prediction assists developers and minimizes resources allocated to fix software security issues. These costs can be minimized even more if the exact location of vulnerability is correctly indicated. In this study, the authors propose a new approach to using code metrics in vulnerability detection. The strength part of the proposed approach lies in using code metrics not to simply quantify characteristics of software components at a coarse granularity (package, file, class, function) such as complexity, coupling, etc., which is the approach commonly used in previous studies, but to quantify extracted pieces of code that hint presence of vulnerabilities at a fine granularity (few lines of code). Obtained results show that code metrics can be used with a machine learning technique not only to indicate vulnerable components wish was the aim of previous approaches but also to detect and locate vulnerabilities with very good accuracy.
Determination of Proper Fin Length of a Convective-Radiative Moving Fin of Functionally Graded Material Subjected to Lorentz Force
Authors: Oguntala G.A. , Sobamowo Gbeminiyi , Ahmed Yinusa , Abd-Alhameed R.A.
Published: May 2020

Excess fin length results in material waste and additional weight leading to increased cost with no benefit in return. Moreover, extra fin length affects the overall performance of the fin as fluid motion is suppressed, resulting in reduced convective heat transfer coefficient. To achieve a miniaturised system with effective cooling, the determination of appropriate length of extended surfaces becomes a key performance and fabrication process factor. Therefore, the present work aims at determining the proper or effective length of a convective-radiative moving fin of functionally graded material under the influence of a magnetic field. The developed governing equation of the analysis is solved analytically with the aid of Kummer’s function. The analytical solutions are used to investigate the effects of non-homogeneity, convective, radiative and magnetic parameter on the thermal performance and the proper fin length. The present study is hoped to assist in making cost-effective decisions on designing cooling approaches for different consumer electronics and high-power systems under various operating conditions.
Analytical and Numerical Study on Cross Diffusion Effects on Magneto-Convection of a Chemically Reacting Fluid with Suction/Injection and Convective Boundary Condition
Authors: Eswaramoorthi Sheniyappan , Bhuvaneswari Marimuthu , Sivasankaran S. , Makinde Oluwole Daniel
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the Soret and Dufour effects on unsteady mixed convective boundary layer flow of a viscous fluid over a stretching surface in a porous medium in the presence of magnetic field with heat generation/absorption, chemical reaction, suction/injection and convective boundary condition. The governing time-dependent partial differential equations are transformed into non-linear ordinarydifferential equations using similarity transformations. These equations subject to the appropriate boundary conditions are solved analytically by homotopy analysis method (HAM) and numerically by Runge-Kutta fourth order method and shooting technique.The numerical solution is compared with analytical solution. The influence of the different parameters on velocity, temperature and concentration profiles are discussed in graphical as well as in tabular form. It is observed that the fluid velocity and temperature increase on increasing the buoyancy ratio parameter and heat generation/absorption parameter. Also found that the surface heat and mass transfer rates increase on increasingthe suction/injection and heat generation/absorption parameters.
MHD Flow of Non-Newtonian Molybdenum Disulfide Nanofluid in a Converging/Diverging Channel with Rosseland Radiation
Authors: Raza J. , Mebarek-Oudina Fateh , Ram Paras , Sharma S.
Published: May 2020

The steady two-dimensional flow of an incompressible non-Newtonian Molybdenum Disulfide nanofluid in the presence of source or sink between two stretchable or shrinkable walls under the influence of thermal radiation is investigated numerically. A generalized transformation is applied to convert the constructed set of partial differential equations (PDEs) into the system of non-linear coupled ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The obtained system of ODEs are solved by using Runge-Kutta 4th and 5th order. The influence of physical parameters, shrinking/ stretching parameter, Casson parameter, Hartmann number, Reynolds number, solid volume fraction, opening angle of the channel and radiation parameter on the velocity and temperature distribution are observed for converging and diverging channels. It is noticed that thermal boundary layer thickness is diminished for increased thermal radiation resulting in gradual temperature fall. The results also reveal that velocity and temperature profile both are elevated on raising the stretching parameter and Hartmann number. A comparative analysis is made out to validate the present results.
Improving the 3-D geological data infrastructure of southern Ontario: data capture, compilation, enhancement and QA/QC
Authors: Clark J K , Carter T R , Brunton F R , Logan C E , Somers M , Sutherland L , Yeung K
Published: May 2020

Well records of the Oil Gas and Salt Resources Library (OGSRL) are maintained in the Ontario Petroleum Data System (OPDS) and are the principal source of data on the subsurface geology of southern Ontario. In this project significant improvements have been made
to data quality in OPDS through a process of capture and compilation of existing data, QA/QC edits to the existing data, and creation and addition of new data. Edits were completed to 30,320 formation top picks in 7,812 wells. These improvements were completed as part of the development of a 3-D
lithostratigraphic model of the Paleozoic bedrock of southern Ontario. The completion of this QA/QC at the OGSRL has the permanent benefit that any future users of the library data will have access to these corrections. OPDS data supports resource industries involved in exploration for and
development of salt, oil, natural gas, groundwater, compressed air energy storage, disposal of oil field fluids, geological storage of hydrocarbons, and permanent geological storage of nuclear wastes. It also supports public education and the training of new geoscientists and geological engineers.
The southern Ontario 3-D model is data-driven. OPDS is the key source of data for the model and illustrates the value of a properly constructed and actively maintained wells database. Without OPDS the 3-D modelling project would not have been possible.
Interface mapping of hydrochemical groundwater regimes in the Paleozoic bedrock of southwestern Ontario
Authors: Carter T R , Sutherland L
Published: May 2020

Groundwater in southern Ontario exhibits a crude hydrochemical zonation, by increasing depth, of shallow fresh water, brackish to saline sulphur water at intermediate depths, and deep brine, within a system of thin aquifers separated by thick aquitards. Aquifers
are recharged by meteoric water at their outcrop and subcrop edges. The present study has mapped geographic variations in the interpreted depth of the interface/transition zone between the intermediate sulphur water regime and deep brine. Available data indicates a regional depth transition from
brackish-to-saline sulphur water to deep brine at approximately 200 to 300 m below the top of bedrock and locally to 350 m, with local variation largely related to down-dip distance from subcrop/outcrop edges. The intermediate regime is interpreted to be formed by penetration of both modern meteoric
water and glacial meltwater into subcropping/outcropping porous and permeable bedrock strata, with downdip flow over a distance of 25 to 65 km, and partial to complete displacement and dilution of original pore fluids. Stratigraphically, the water of the shallow and intermediate regimes is generally
confined above the Salina Group. The interface boundary with deep brine approximates the base of interaction of groundwater with surface water and can be used as a depth constraint for downward penetration of meteoric water in numeric modelling. Accurate knowledge of interface boundary depths is
also needed in design of petroleum well drilling, casing and cement programs to mitigate drilling hazards posed by corrosive sulphur water and potential release of H2S gas at surface. The maps can be used as a constraint on the drilling depth of new water wells, as at deeper depths progressively
more saline waters will likely be encountered.
Lithological and hydrogeological properties from a downhole geophysical dataset in the Vars-Winchester esker, Ontario
Authors: Crow H L , Pugin A J -M , Dietiker B , Paradis D , Brewer K , Cartwright T , Griffiths M , Russell H A J
Published: May 2020

A study examining the relationship between hydraulic and geophysical properties is underway in the South Nation Conservation Area, southeast of Ottawa, Ontario. Groundwater resources for the local community are drawn from a sand and gravel esker, which is capped
by a thick sequence of post-glacial massive to laminated mud sediment. Surface geophysical techniques (high-resolution seismic and electrical resistivity) identified the depth, shape, and general stratigraphy of the esker within the 2-km study area. Four boreholes were then drilled into the center
and flanks of the esker to install fully screened PVC casings to conduct hydraulic packer testing and downhole geophysical logging. The geophysical log suite provided a number of insights into the esker stratigraphy and overlying Champlain Sea mud. Gamma, conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, and
density logs refined the depths of lithological boundaries and the nature of these contacts (abrupt vs transitional). Bulk conductivity profiles revealed differences in pore water conductivities in the mud sediments overlying and lateral to the esker. Magnetic susceptibility logs revealed the
presence of stratigraphic layering within the esker, which nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logs identified as having variable porosity.
Re-examining a theology of reconciliation: What we learn from the Kairos Document and its pedagogical implications
Authors: Solomons Demaine J.
Published: May 2020

This contribution is derived from a more extensive 2018 PhD study in which the contested nature of the discourses on reconciliation is explored. It provides a conceptual analysis of how reconciliation is understood in the Kairos Document (1985). Regarded as an outstanding example of a theological response to the problem of apartheid, what is often overlooked is the tension implicit in its approach which, in turn, has serious implications for how matters of social justice are understood and acted upon. Here, the need for political, economic and cultural liberation is emphasised. It is assumed that social justice can only follow upon liberation, and that reconciliation is only possible on the basis of following justice. In this contribution, I contend that those who take this approach are confronted with the danger of self-secularisation, of reducing the Christian confession to nothing more than an example of religious affiliation that may be tolerated as long as its particular claims are not foregrounded. The obvious danger, as may be the case with the Kairos Document, is one of being socially relevant without having anything distinct to offer. This, in turn, has serious implications for how its history and significance are approached pedagogically.