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Poznavanje domaćih životinja kod učenika nižih razreda osnovnih škola Grada Zagreba
Authors: Sever Ivana , Klepac Mirjana , Protulipac Martina , Čačić Ivana , Bošnjak Krešimir , Vranić Marina
Published: December 2018

U brojnim je istraživanjima utvrđen pozitivan utjecaj životinja na kvalitetu života ljudi. Utvrđeno je da životinje pozitivno utječu na psihičko i fizičko zdravlje ljudi, potiču ljude na društvene i fizičke aktivnosti, a često se koriste u terapeutske svrhe. Ciljevi ovog istraživanja bili su utvrditi: (I) koliko učenici nižih razreda osnovnih škola poznaju domaće životinje, (II) postoje li razlike u poznavanju domaćih životinja kod djevojčica u odnosu na dječake, (III) postoje li razlike u poznavanju domaćih životinja između učenika drugog, trećeg i četvrtog razreda, (IV) mišljenje učiteljica o poznavanju domaćih životinja učenika nižih razreda. Istraživanje je provedeno na pokušalištu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu Agronomskog fakulteta Centar za travnjaštvo, anketiranjem učenika i njihovih učiteljica tijekom školske godine 2016./2017. Obuhvaćeno je ukupno 528 učenika nižih razreda (od 2. do 4. razreda) iz 7 osnovnih škola Grada Zagreba od čega 259 dječaka i 269 djevojčica, te 28 učiteljica. Rezultati su pokazali da izgled i hranidbene navike domaćih životinja u prosjeku poznaje 56,3% učenika, a nazive mužjaka, ženki i mladunčadi domaćih životinja u prosjeku razlikuje 66,4% učenika. Djevojčice i dječaci su pokazali isto znanje na pitanja o poznavanju izgleda i hranidbe domaćih životinja koje je u prosjeku iznosilo 56%. U prosjeku djevojčice s rezultatom od 66,8% bolje poznaju nazive mužjaka, ženki i mladunčadi domaćih životinja od dječaka čiji prosječan rezultat iznosi 65,9%. Učenici drugih razreda slabije poznaju domaće životinje u usporedbi s učenicima trećih i četvrtih razreda, dok učenici trećih razreda bolje poznaju fizičke značajke domaćih životinja od učenika drugih i četvrtih razreda. Mužjake, ženke i mladunčad bolje poznaju učenici četvrtih razreda u odnosu na učenike drugih i trećih razreda. Mišljenje učiteljica je da učenici malo poznaju domaće životinje, a kao razloge navode život u gradu te nedovoljan odlazak u prirodu i na selo gdje bi djeca mogla upoznati domaće životinje. Zaključeno je da učenici nižih razreda osnovnih škola Grada Zagreba malo poznaju izgled i hranidbene navike domaćih životinja, a vrlo dobro nazive mužjaka, ženki i mladunčadi domaćih životinja te da im vidovi izvanučioničke nastave na mjestima uzgoja uvelike pomažu bolje upoznati domaće životinje.
Primjena infracrvene termografije u dijagnostici elektromotora na transporterima
Authors: Pliestić Stjepan , Šic Žlabur Jasna , Jović Franjo , Voća Sandra , Dobrićević Nadica , Galić Ante
Published: December 2018

nfracrvena termografija predstavlja novu tehniku mjerenja koja radi na principu pretvaranja toplinske energije emitirane u infracrvenom području elektromagnetskog spektra, u vidljive slike. Ova metoda posjeduje veliki potencijal u beskontaktnom dijagnosticiranju rada pogonskog elektromotora transportera mjerenjem njegove temperature. Primjenom infracrvene termografije moguće je svakodnevno pratiti stanje elektromotora i time pravovremeno reagirati na eventualne kvarove ili štetne promjene koje se javljaju tijekom eksploatacije transportera. U ovom radu analiziran je rad elektromotora transportera primjenom infracrvene kamere Horiba II-1064A. Mjerenja su obavljana na pogonskom elektromotoru (P =1,1 kW) pužnog transportera.
Proizvodnja češnjaka na obiteljskom gospodarstvu
Authors: Rapčan Irena , Galić Subašić Daria , Marković Monika , Čuljak Mara , Čuljak Ana
Published: December 2018

Cilj ovog rada je opisati proizvodnju češnjaka na obiteljskom gospodarstvu u okolici Vinkovaca. Udruga „Češnjak“, Vinkovci osnovana je s ciljem unaprjeđenja proizvodnje češnjaka. Kultivar „Cerićki ozimi“ nalazi se na Sortnoj listi od 2014. godine, a uzgajan je u okolici Cerića u sezoni 2014./2015. Agrotehničke mjere u uzgoju ove kulture prilagođene su vremenskim uvjetima, zdravstvenom i fiziološkom stanju usjeva. Nakon vađenja češnjaka iz tla uklonjeni su stabljika i korijen te su lukovice uskladištene u skladištu s prirodnim provjetravanjem. Prinos lukovica je iznosio 6,5 t/ha.
Building information resources of VAK archival documents
Authors: Brodovsky Alexander , Zaitseva Ekaterina , Zaslavsky Yury , Marshak Boris
Published: December 2018

The problems of depositing archival documents, types of digital archives, features of the VAK (Higher Attestation Commission) archival document information system under development are discussed. Design and maintenance activities are examined. Archival materials analysis, selection for digitization principle, and verification processes are presented. Digitization technology is specified; requirements to digital archive files and technological parameters are defined. VAK archival document information system, its structure and retrieval functions are described, along with the technological processing of scanned documents. The procedure of allocation, transfer and depositing files, the project results for 2016–2017, and 2018 vectors are reported.
Mangupa; An Oral Tradition of Angkola Community
Authors: Amri Yusni Khairul
Published: December 2018

The oral traditions of indigenous communities Angkola  mangupa belief to be efforts to restore stamina to the body (paulak tondi tu badan) to seek blessings from Allah, the Almighty God, to be safe, healthy, and prosperous in life. Mangupa levels adjusted corresponding to pangupa materials such as buffalo, goats, chickens, and eggs, then given advice mangupa (hata pangupa; hata upah-upah) submitted by traditional leaders. The analysis results of mangupa found the local knowledge values such as: a) the human relationship with God, b) the meaning of human life, c)  the human relationship with the natural surroundings, d) the human relationship with time, e) the behavior to be industrious and enterprising, thrifty, and religious, to get along peacefully with each other; f) the aesthetic value of humility, customary of politeness, g) the expectation that the marriage will be the  marriage of a lifetime; h) The value and philosophical significance of indigenous material derived pangupa animals, plants, and derived from nature; i) The bride and groom who have not through a traditional ceremonies (maradat) retains the customary effect throughout the traditional debt to be paid until they have the means.
THE DISCLOSURE OF LIFE EXPERIENCE AND ITS EXPRESSION IN CULTURAL STUDIES PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Srinarwati Dwi Retnani
Published: December 2018

One of the key concepts of cultural studies in dealing with "living culture" is the experience and how to articulate it. The articulation of an experience must avoid pure meaning and the addition of excessive analysis. The pattern of interaction, lifestyle, and mind-set observed will bring the ethnographer at the correct level of articulation. In research, cultural studies develop ethnographic methods. Ethnography is a form of socio-cultural research characterized by an in-depth study of the diversity of socio-cultural phenomena of a society. The study was conducted using primary data collection with interview guidelines; research in one or more cases in depth and comparability; data analysis through the interpretation of the function and meaning of thought and action, resulting in the description and analysis verbally. Reality shows that ethnographs often express the experience of "large groups" and reveal less "disadvantaged" parties. Finally a new approach to the research of "new ethnography" is proposed that aims at developing a way of learning and writing that allows the ethnographer to more accurately understand and reveal and articulate the reality of others' lives. New ethnographic practices are often characterized by various strategies, such as collaboration, self-reflexivity, and polvocality. However, coming to its logical conclusion, the new ethnographic search to become a reality for the different realities of life makes one unable to judge between them.
THE USE OF BRAND IMAGE CELEBRITY ENDORSER OF LUWAK WHITE COFFEE TO INCREASE THE PROFIT
Authors: Chairy Putra , Adriansyah Adriansyah
Published: December 2018

This study aims to analyze the influence of celebrity endorser, and brand image of purchase decisions on Luwak White Coffee customers. Purchasing decision is an important thing to do a company to find out how much consumer buying interest in Luwak White Coffee products with the added celebrity endorser. One way to gain competitive advantage in improving purchasing decisions is to form a good brand image in the eyes of consumers and easy to remember always. Data used in this study obtained from a questionnaire conducted in primary and some observation and direct interview with loyal customers Luwak White Coffee in Coffee shop Aceh Medan 2018. The analysis technique used is multiple regression using hypothesis test, that is F test and t test. This research can be concluded based on statistic test that variable celebrity endorser , and brand image together have a positive influence on the purchase decision variable. Based on the t test, celebrity endorser, and brand image positively and significantly affects the purchasing decision. From this research obtained Adila R square (R2) value of 0,75,8 (75,5%) which means that the combination of celebrity endorser and brand image can explain the impact on the purchase decision which increase and the rest is influenced by other variable equal to 24,5 %.
Dayah Darussalam Network and Dayah Awakening in Aceh
Authors: Mizaj Mizaj
Published: December 2018

As the oldest educational institution in Southeast Asia, dayah has not received wide attention from researchers at international, national and even local levels. This paper was carried out to see the revival of Dayah in Aceh through the spread of the Dayah Darussalam network. Previously the dayah had passed the phase. First, the initial phase. This phase is marked by the establishment of Dayah Zawiyah Cot Kala in the 10th century AD. Second, the golden phase. This phase occurs around the 16-18th century. This golden phase was marked by the establishment of Dayah Manyang Baiturrahman . Third, the phase of decline. This phase began since the Dutch launched their aggression in Aceh in 1873. The phase of the decline of the dayah is marked by two things: (1) the dayah scholars split their focus between conducting educational activities and physical resistance to expel the Dutch colonizers; (2) the dayah curriculum at that time began to be limited only to religious studies. And finally the phase of the Dayah awakening marked by the spread of the Dayah Darussalam network. This can be seen from the four generations who have studied in the Dayah Darussalam. The four generations formed the Dayah Darussalam network by establishing a dayah after they finished learning in the Dayah Darussalam.
Error Analysis of Language in Political Party Banner In Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh
Authors: Dewirsyah Amnur Rifai
Published: December 2018

This study aims to describe the Indonesian language errors found in writing Political Party banners in Nagan Raya City. The approach used in this study is a theoretical and methodological approach. The theoretical approach in this study uses the Indonesian language error analysis approach, while the methodological approach used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out using direct observation (observation), note-taking techniques, and documentation. Analysis of the data using split and replace techniques. Presentation of the results of data analysis using informal methods. The research design carried out is: (1) The initial stage is the preparation stage to identify problems and search for literature studies especially with reference to previous research journals, (2) after the problems have been identified and the basics of literature study are found, the next stage is conducting data collection with direct observation or observation, (3) After the data has been collected, recorded and documented, then analyzed using reference sources, (4) Evaluating to obtain new data as a basis for concluding the results of the study. The conclusion from the results of this study is that there are still many errors in Indonesian language in writing banners in Nagan Raya District that are not / not in accordance with the good and correct Indonesian language rules. Forms of writing errors on Political Party banners in Nagan Raya Regency. Includes writing errors of standard words and non-standard words.
Pragmatic Aspects of Definition in Technical Terms Dictionary
Authors: Amilia Fitri , Laksono Kisyani , Yohanes Budinuryanta
Published: December 2018

The Dictionary of Technical Terms has not shown any significant development on its existence. This dictionary has never been revised since its first publication in 1985 by the National Institute of Language. The dictionary which was presented in KBBI Daring has not also shown any significant changes. The means of defining terms are found to be similar to those of the common dictionary. It is evidenced that there has been no formula yet to define in the dictionary of technical term. This study aims to describe the pragmatic aspects of definition which is the distinctive feature in defining lemma in the dictionary of technical term. Nine different technical term dictionaries published in 1985 by Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa were taken as the sources of data to find out about definian and definiandum. Data were gathered through documenting and synthesizing the pragmatic aspects of definian. Pragmasematic approach is the basis of the pragmatic aspects found in the dictionary of technical term. The data were then analyzed using content analysis of similarities and distributions of the definian. The results showed that the pragmatic aspects can be seen from the citation of pragmatic features related to the user’s need while the use of semantic aspects still do exist. The blend of these two is called as pragmasemantic. The findings of this pragmasemantic are indicated by the existence of context setting features, participants, ends, norms, genre, and evidence contexts. This type of pragmasemantic conception consists of a single definian. The findings of this conception is expected to help developing the dictionary of technical terms into learners’ dictionary in which it emphasizes the contextual features of a lemma to assist the learners in grasping the lemma more precisely.
An Analysis of Integrated Practicum Demands of Virtual Lab Models in Hydrocarbon Materials
Authors: Erlina Erlina
Published: December 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of the implementation of a practical guide to interact with a virtual laboratory model on students' understanding of practicing on hydrocarbon materials. Students' understanding is included in the dimensions of cognitive and affective processes. This research was conducted at the Percut Sei Tuan Pure Pure Private High School in the odd semester of the 2018/2019 school year. The research method used was quasi experimental design with pretest-posttest control group design. Sampling was done using purposive sampling technique. The sample in the study were students of class XI MIA 2 as an experimental group with learning using virtual laboratories and students of class XI MIA 1 as a control group using conventional learning. The sample in each group amounted to 36 people. Data retrieval is done using a description of students' concept understanding. Data analysis using independent sample T-Test test obtained t count of 3.021 with t table 2.045 means that t count> t table and significant value 0.004 <0.05. Then Ho is rejected and H1 is accepted at a significant level of 0.05 so it is concluded that there is a significant difference between the average posttest value of the experimental group and the control group. This shows that there is an effect of applying virtual laboratories to students' concept understanding.
Environmental Problems and the Question of Intergenerational Justice from the Kantian Perspective
Authors: OKPE Timothy Adie , BASSEY Samuel Akpan
Published: December 2018

In this paper, I aim at unraveling some of the numerous environmental practices in Nigeria that often times leads to environmental degradation which to a larger extent affects us presently and the effect on the future generation is better imagined if positive actions are not taken to check this trend. It is on the basis of this using one of Kant's categorical imperative that states that "we should act only on that maxim that you can will as a universal law" will be used as the main focus of this paper to bring to bear or light that, we actually owe the future generation the duty to conserve the environment for them. This work argues that we should be careful and considerate with the way we treat the environment through our actions because if the generation before ours had abuse and degrade the environment the way we are doing, our present generation would not have had a beginning. It is my humble submission that this can be achieved through radical exposure to the harm done on the ecosystem by this present generation and a radical awareness that will be taken to the very foundation of our grass root. It is only just and fair that this present generation stop the misuse of the environment. This justice if pursued will go ahead to preserve and conserve the environment for the future generation. The method used basically is systematic analysis, expository, argumentative and critical thinking to enable me make valid and acceptable judgment.
State Sphere Shift into Public Sphere: E-Musrenbang Surabaya City
Authors: Christijanto Eddy
Published: December 2018

This research was conducted to find out how a space formed by the government (state sphere) has the potential to turn into a public sphere which is deliberative because of the involvement of information technology. This research was carried out on the use of information technology in the implementation of electronic development planning meetings (E-musrenbang) in the City of Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. This research was conducted qualitatively using a critical approach. The data processed and analyzed were obtained from community leaders in four villages in Surabaya. As a result, this study shows that the internet has provided opportunities for people to make the state sphere as a public sphere where people can act further and more freely as citizens to voice their aspirations, opinions, and ideas. As such, indirectly the participation of the community to be involved in regional development can be pushed to a higher level.
Analysis of the Difficulty of Study Programs in Unimed in the Development of Quality Assurance Based on Accreditation
Authors: Adisaputera Abdurrahman , Pramuniati Isda , Arif Syamsul
Published: December 2018

Quality assurance efforts at higher education institutions today are largely determined by the value of accreditation obtained, both in the study program and higher education institutions. Of course various obstacles are faced for the implementation of accreditation. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the level of difficulty of the study program at Unimed in carrying out the development of an accreditation-based quality assurance program. The method used to achieve the objectives of the research is through a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Based on the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the level of difficulty of the study program in Unimed in meeting the accreditation standards can be seen from the low acquisition scores in standards 4, 5 and 7 in the study program accreditation forms. The low value obtained from the standard-accreditation standards is influenced by the development of lecturers' resources in each study program to improve scientific publications in accredited national journals and / or reputable international journals, and the participation of the lecturers is a speaker at scientific forums such as national seminars and seminars international.
THE GREAT PHENOMENON OF ONLINE SIRRI MARRIAGE FOR MALE AND FEMALE
Authors: Aziz Nasaiy
Published: December 2018

Online sirri marriage is a marriage which is organized through skype or other social media without documentation from the marriage registration council. So far, the practice of online sirri marriage in Indonesia is very apprehensive and to be serious problem in the society. It happened because the regulation that control marriage which is stated in law (UU) of marriage and compilation of Islamic law tend to be ignored. The requirement of the guardian (Wali) as regulated by Islamic law is ignored. However, the online sirri marriage is organized by involving marriage celebrant (penghulu) as magistrate guardian (wali hakim) who married off which is not detected by the woman's parents, her guardian, and marriage registrar. The practice of online siri marriage is performed by using skype media and other social media that the face of penghulu and the two brides can be seen directly. The consequences that will arise are uncertainty of law and law protection, especially for women and children who could not claim their rights when family conflict occurred. This kind of marriage is legal (sah) when it is implemented in accordance with the rules and prerequisites in Islamic law. However, the phenomenon of sirri marriage which is performed arbitrarily contradicts the Islamic law, because the completeness one of the pillars of marriage that is involvement of guardians is not fulfilled as well as many mafsadah occurs. In addition, online sirri marriage is also not recognized by the state, because it could not be proven by the marriage certificate.
The Relationship between Inflation and Economic Growth in Ethiopia
Authors: Wollie Getachew
Published: December 2018

Since both inflation and economic growth are not a new concept rather their relationships are waited still now as a debatable issue among macro-economists, policy makers, policy analysts, politicians and even the population itself by giving their own analysis by conduct a research and assumption based on the trend as before. Basically, the aims of this seminar paper are to review the relationship between inflation and economic growth as well as to review the causes, sources, determinants and impacts of Ethiopian inflation. Most of the studies indicated above shown that, higher and volatile inflation is bad for the economy. On the other hand, lower and stable inflation is considered as a promoter of the economy. Then the question should focus on what level of inflation is harmful to economic growth? Many economists have made researches on estimating the threshold level of inflation using panel data for a number of countries and time-series data for single country cases and these researchers fix the threshold level of inflation for both developing and developed country. But in this seminar paper, quantifying or fix the exact number of threshold level of Ethiopian inflation and decide below this level inflation has a positive effect on growth and beyond this level it has negative impact on growth is very difficult by simply review previous literature without conducting actual research and make a deep analysis. Even if it is the case, based on the literature it is surely possible to conclude the inflation rate has a serious negative effect on the growth of one country’s economy especially in Ethiopia, if inflation has a double digit of an annual growth.
Model Creation of Musical String Instrument Based on Ethnic Diversity in North Sumatera
Authors: Suroso Panji , Hasbulah Mulkis , Wiastuti Uyuni , Hirza Herna , Silionga Pita HD , Amal Bakhrul Khair
Published: December 2018

This research is based on the curiosity about the phenomenon of the diversity of concepts and organizational structures of traditional stringed instruments in North Sumatra to be developed in finding new, more innovative concepts in creating North Sumatra local whisdom-based stringed musical instruments. The results of this study are expected to provide excellent benefits in research and development of science for lecturers, students and the wider community. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach and exploration besides art. The process of finding data and information is carried out thoroughly for overall and complete information about the diversity of traditional stringed musical instruments in North Sumatra. Data collected from two sources, namely primary data and secondary data. Primary data is obtained from the techniques of in-depth interviews (in-depth interviews) and joint observation (participant observation) which aims to explore data focused on focus groups (focus group discussions). The selection of informants is carried out on grouping key informants consisting of makers, users, experts and academics of traditional music. Secondary or primary data then organized for later exploration in creating musical instruments concocted with the diversity of local whisdom in North Sumatra. The results of this study are: Taking into account the various forms of musical instruments and the areas of the tones of each related instrument, then formulated to emit the tone by adopting and exploring existing instruments.
Communication Pattern of Wilayatul Hisbah, Lhokseumawe City in Implementing Amar Makruf Nahi Mungkar
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah , Hatta Mohd , Arifin Zainal
Published: December 2018

Communication is the process of delivering messages by someone to other people to tell, change attitudes, opinions or behavior either directly orally or indirectly through the media. In this communication requires a reciprocal relationship between the delivery of messages and recipients namely communicators and communicants. The purpose of Islamic communication is to give good news with the shadow of the multiplication of fahala and the recompense of heaven, giving news of fear of the threat of doom, and the reward of hell. And invite the people to understand and forbid from evil deeds, and remind those who are negligent, and teach and guide those who are ignorant. The type of research contained in this dissertation is qualitative. Qualitative research is a study that aims to understand the phenomena or social realities that arise in society which are subject to holistic research, and by describing in the form of words and languages in a special context that is natural by utilizing various natural methods. The approach that the researchers used in this study was case studies. In this study, researchers explored the patterns of communication carried out by members and institutions of the Wilayatul Hisbah in implementing amar ma'ruf nahi munkar in Lhokseumawe City.
Students’ Trends in Islamic Communication Postgraduate in 2010-2016 State Islamic University of North Sumatera (UINSU)
Authors: Azhar Anang Anas , Sikumbang Ahmad Tamrin
Published: December 2018

This article aims to discuss the tendency of specialization of students of the Islamic communication study program at the Postgraduate Program of the State University of North Sumatra in 2010-2016, mapping the various kinds of tendencies and interests of UINSU Islamic communication and broadcasting students. By looking at various trends of interest that exist. All of them were obtained from observations of students and graduation of UINSU Islamic broadcasting communication. This research relies on field study methods and library research, conducted at the Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU). The data found from the study of academics include: 1.) As an implication of the tendency of students who have graduated from the undergraduate education program to the postgraduate level to choose the same study program as in the Islamic communication and broadcasting study program at UIN North Sumatra, then that also along with the high numbers that affect the motivation of strata 1 to return to study and continue their education at a higher level. This condition is caused by learning motivation can grow because of the need for what is learned, both for the present and the future. That someone who has intrinsic motivation always wants to advance in learning. This desire is motivated by positive thinking, that everything learned at the strata-level will be needed and very useful now and in the future. 2.) The interest of the community is increasing to choose the Islamic broadcasting communication department as the chosen study program to continue the study, considering that the administrative conditions are relatively easy and do not make students who continue their studies happy and fast in completing their studies, it does not mean that the graduates with the state of administration and graduates graduating on time.
Analysis of Low Realization For Mudharabah Financing at Muamalat Indonesia Bank, Banda Aceh
Authors: Rahmati Arinal , Mulyadi Deni , Januddin Januddin
Published: December 2018

This study aims to determine the causes of low realization of mudharabah financing at Muamalat Indonesia Bank, Banda Aceh Branch. This research is expected to be a framework or model for other Islamic banks that have the same problem. Data for this study are collected through in-depth interviews and documentation studies. This research uses descriptive analysis method and the results of the data obtained are analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study show that the minimum factor of realization of mudharabah financing is caused by the bank's difficulty in obtaining the income statement accurately, transparently and routinely. In addition, mudharabah products are very vulnerable to the occurrence of moral hazard from business actors (mudharib) who tend to maximize profits resulting in reduced returns to the bank as shahibul mall. Then other factors are also influenced by the ineffectiveness of the profit-sharing financing model relating to entrepreneurs and the lack of interest in the scheme of profit sharing in business activities.
The Effectiveness of E-Learning on Students in the Teaching of Children’s Literature Subject in Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program
Authors: Hutagalung Trisnawati , Sari Diah Eka , Wasilah Atikah
Published: December 2018

This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of learning using edmodo media on students in the course of teaching children's literature. The population in this study were all students of the Indonesian Language Education Study Program class of 2017 and who were sampled were 34 students. This research is using experimental method. The results of the study before using edmodo media in teaching children's literature got an average value of 71.2 with a standard deviation of 17.63 and a standard error of 3.0. After using edmodo media students get an average value of 87.6 with a standard deviation of 10.01 and a standard error of 1.71.
Empowerment Pattern for Thalasemi Patients in Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya (Study of the Association of Parents with Thalassemia Indonesia, Surabaya)
Authors: Adiwijaya Saputra , Airlangga Airlangga , A Aritonang Dor Valda , Mashud Mustain
Published: December 2018

Thalassemia is a hereditary disease that until now there is no effective treatment for healing, this disease is not contagious and generally attacks children with a variety of typical symptoms that can be detected since the age of a toddler (under five years). In the city of Surabaya there were 520 sufferers, this number was based on data from the administrators gathered in the organization of the POPTI (Association of Indonesian thalassemia Parents) in the city of Surabaya. There is a pattern of empowerment carried out by the management of POPTI in Surabaya to parents whose children suffer from thalassemia, as well as to adult patients. The thing to do is to conduct routine assistance at Dr. Soetomo Surabaya hospital every Tuesday and Wednesday. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the pattern of empowerment carried out by POPTI (Association of Parents with thalassemia Indonesia) in Surabaya in the treatment of thalassemia in Surabaya. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, with the primary data of the study obtained through in-depth interviews with 9 (nine) parents whose children suffered from thalassemia as key informants, the details of which consisted of 3 (three) POPTI administrators in Surabaya and 6 (six) members POPTI city of Surabaya. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion, the conclusions of the study are: 1) The joining of parents in the POPTI city of Surabaya provides many benefits in the care of their children who suffer from thalassemia in Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya; 2) The form of empowerment patterns carried out by parents of elderly patients who are members of the POPTI container in Surabaya starts with routine mentoring which results in a shared value for parents; 3) There is a tiered learning pattern from patients who are considered senior to teach other patients in terms of understanding and ability to understand the flow of care services to thalassemia patients
Factors in Developing Creative Industry
Authors: Rosmadi Maskarto Lucky nara
Published: December 2018

This study aims to find out and analyze factors to support the development of creative industries. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. From the results of research conducted to get creative results because it is supported by highly reliable and high-quality human resources. The constraints used in developing the creative industry are snacks that are used to increase production and also from the banking sector.
Obstacles and Challenges in the Development of MSMEs: Case Study
Authors: Sugiarto Irwan
Published: December 2018

This study aims to find out and analyze MSMEs rigorously to develop their business. The method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Obstacles to developing MSMEs include quality, human resources, capital, infrastructure, and technology. This problem causes a price decline in providing counseling and from the banking world. Therefore, this is part of various parties that are very helpful for the development of MSMEs, especially those in rural areas.
Congenital and Structural Heart Diseases: We are in Progress
Authors: Fatema Nurun Nahar
Published: December 2018

Abstract not available

Bangladesh Heart Journal 2018; 33(2) : 78-79
Correlation between Inflammatory Marker and Glycemic Control in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
Authors: Ahmed Mohsin , Islam Md Mesbahul , Rahman Mohammad Arifur , Rubaiyat Khandaker Abu , Khuda CM Khudrate E , Ferdous Kazi Abul Fazal , Das Bikash Chandra , Linda Sanoat Kalam
Published: December 2018

Background: Recent evidence suggests that inflammatory markers and poor glycemic control are significantly associated with the development of cardiovascular complications. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between inflammatory marker (CRP) and glycemic status (HbA1c) in ischemic heart disease patients.

Method: This cross sectional study was performed on 668 patients of ischemic heart disease in the Department of Cardiology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, who underwent Coronary angiogram from January 2017 to December 2017. CRP value were divided into normal (<6 mg/L), borderline (6-10 mg/L) and high (>10 mg/L) and HbA1c was divided <6.5% and ≥6.5%. After performed Coronary angiography the extent of disease was divided into insignificant CAD of (<50% stenosis), significant CAD considered as >50% stenosis and single vessel, double vessel, triple vessel CAD and normal coronaries. The relationship between CRP with HbA1c was analyzed by Chi square test. ANOVA test was used to analyze the continuous variables, shown with mean and standard deviation. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to test the relationship between CRP and HbA1c in CAD patients. p value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.

Result: Most (65.0%) of the patients belonged to age 41-60 years. The mean age was found 51.4±10.7 years. Majority (82.3%) of patients were male. Among risk factors, highest (40.0%) patients had hypertension followed by 209 (31.3%) diabetes mellitus and 204 (30.5%) smoker. Positive correlation was found (r=0.220, p= 0.001) between HbA1c with CRP in CAD patients. High CRP was found 138(38.4%) in <6.5% HbA1c and 187(60.5%) in ≥6.5 percent HbA1c. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Multi variable logistic regression was found high HbA1c, high CRP and diabetes mellitus were statistically significant (p<0.05) in severe CAD (Double and triple vessel) patient.

Conclusion: Positive correlation was found between serum levels of CRP and HbA1c in CAD patients. Thus, aiming at good glycemic control and estimation of serum CRP levels will possibly be of help in planning early intervention, thereby preventing further complications which in turn may help preserve cardiac functions in ischemic heart disease patients.

Bangladesh Heart Journal 2018; 33(2) : 100-105
Effects of neem leaf extract and hot water treatments on shelf life and quality of banana
Authors: Siddiqua Mahmuda , Khan Shamim Ahmed Kamal Uddin , Tabassum Parsa , Sultana Sabiha
Published: December 2018

A huge loss of banana occurs due to its shorter shelf life and inappropriate postharvest handling. There is a scarce of effective postharvest practices to combat this situation in Bangladesh. In this context, the current experiment was conducted to assess the effects of hot water (45°C for 2 or 5 minutes) and neem leaf extract (20% or 40%) on quality and shelf life of banana (cv. Sabri). The experiment was carried out in completely randomized design with three replications. Data on physico-chemical properties of banana were collected during storage in ambient conditions for two weeks. After two weeks of storage, the banana treated with 40% neem leaf extract showed longest shelf life (8.33 days), minimum change in color (score 4.88), minimum disease incidence (33.33%) and severity (score 2.23), lower reduction of titratable acidity (0.12%) and lower level of total soluble solid (6.90%). While the banana were treated with hot water at 45°C for 2 min, the treated banana also showed lower color change (score 4.53), longer shelf life (8.33 days), minimum loss of firmness (score 4.67), minimum change in vitamin C content (2.17mg/100g) and lower reduction in titratable acidity (0.11%). Among the combined treatments, the banana treated with the combination of hot water (at 45°C for 5 minutes)and 40% neem leaf extract also exhibited considerably longer shelf life (8.17 days), lower change in color (score 5.00), lower disease incidence (46.67%) and lower reduction in titratable acidity (0.15%). From the study it could be concluded that the fruit treated with 40% neem leaf extract retained the majority of the quality parameters for considerably longer period and thereby it could be recommended for practical use to ensure better and longer storage of banana (cv. Sabri)
J.Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 351–356, December 2018
Conservation agriculture for productivity and profitability of wheat and lentil in maize based cropping system in far western Nepal
Authors: Prasai Hari Kumar , Sah Shrawan Kumar , Gautam Anand Kumar , Regmi Anant Prasad
Published: December 2018

Zero tillage with crop residue retention which is principle of conservation agriculture (CA) can be a good practice to achieve sustainable and profitable crop yield without affecting soil fertility. This approach was not tested in wheat and lentil based maize-mungbean system in far western Nepal. The effect of CA in the maize-wheat-mungbean and maize-lentil-mungbean cropping systems with two varieties of each of wheat and lentil was studied at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bhagetada, Dipayal, Doti district of Nepal for two years (2015 and 2016).  The average grain yield of wheat and lentil under the CA system was 5.92% higher (2.86 t ha−1) than that of conventional agriculture (2.70 t ha−1). The CA under maize-wheat-mungbean cropping system produced 7.90% higher grain yield (4.78 t ha−1) compared to conventional agriculture and the CA under maize-lentil-mung bean cropping system gave11.11% higher grain yield (1.00 t ha−1). Maize-wheat-mungbean cropping system, conservation agriculture and WK 1204 variety of wheat produced 9.34% higher yield (4.80 t ha−1) than conventional agriculture whereas maize-lentil-mungbean cropping system, conservation agriculture and Khajura1 variety of lentil recorded 11.96% higher grain yield (1.03 t ha−1) than conventional agricultural. The CA system produced 114% higher net benefit (NRs. 40200 ha−1) than that of conventional agriculture. Higher yields of crops in CA system could be associated with improvement of soil properties for minimum soil disturbance and residue retention and profitable yield for reduced cost of production. Thus, the 2-year study suggests that no tillage with previous crop residues retention and use of higher yielding varieties is a potential crop cultivation approach for the maize based cropping system in light textured soil of river basin area of Nepal in order to sustain soil health, crop yield and farm economy.
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 403–410, December 2018
Evaluation of exotic wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes for heat tolerance on the basis of physiological phenotyping
Authors: Hossain Kaji Md. Wayaz , Raffi Sharif Ar
Published: December 2018

Plant physiological parameters such as membrane thermostability, canopy temperature depression, leaf chlorophyll content and yield related traits like no. of spikelets per spike, no. of grains per spike, 200-grain weight and grain yield of 18 wheat genotypes were carried out to assess for heat tolerance. Performances of all the genotypes were found to have significant differences for all the traits except canopy temperature depression. But, canopy temperature depression with some other traits like leaf chlorophyll content, no. of grains per spike, 200-grain weight and grain yield per plant demonstrated significant differences when it grown in heat stress condition. In general, genotypes with higher leaf chlorophyll content and enhanced membrane thermostability demonstrated higher 200-grain weight or grain yield. Besides, in spite of having heat tolerant traits, several genotypes performed poor due to their poor genotypic potential. The present investigation has successfully isolated several genotypes viz. H024, H023, H022 and H018 with desirable traits related to heat tolerance based on overall performance while grown under heat stress. These genotypes can be used as gene source for future breeding program to improve heat tolerance of the local wheat cultivars.
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 457–463, December 2018
Effect of neem leaf and banana pulp extracts on shelf life and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.)
Authors: Sarmin Rabeya Akter , Khan Shamim Ahmed Kamal Uddin , Fatema Kanij , Sultana Sabiha
Published: December 2018

The study was carried out to minimize the postharvest loses and extend shelf life of mango fruitby maintaining physico-chemical properties. The variety selected for the study was “Amrapali”. Freshly harvested mango was treated with different concentrations (20% and 40%) of neem leaf and banana pulp extract alone or in combination. Untreated mango was considered as control. All treated and untreated mango was kept into paper cartons at room condition. The treated fruits showed significant differences in case of total soluble solids content, titratable acidity, vitamin C, disease incidence, disease severity and shelf life in comparison to control fruits. Among the treatments, T2 (neem leaf extract at 20%) and T5 (neem leaf extract 40% + banana pulp extract 40%) treatments showed longer shelf life (9.92 and 10.25 days, respectively), slower changes in color (score 2.77 and 2.93, respectively) and firmness (score 2.67 and 2.77, respectively); less disease severity (score 2.93 and 3.57, respectively), disease incidence (46.67% and 60.00%) and lower loss in weight (38.04% and 35.17%, respectively) at 9 DAT (Days after treatment). On the other hand, total soluble solid was highest in T3 (neem leaf extract 40%) treated fruitswith18.73% more Brix at 13 DAT in comparison to control and other treatments. The effectiveness of the treatment T5 (neem leaf extract 40% + banana pulp extract 40%) was meaningful which could be recommended for maintenance of postharvest quality of mango stored in ambient conditions.
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 343–350, December 2018
Dempster–Shafer Fusion Based on a Deep Boltzmann Machine for Blood Pressure Estimation
Authors: Lee Soojeong , Chang Joon-Hyuk
Published: December 2018

We propose a technique using Dempster–Shafer fusion based on a deep Boltzmann machine to classify and estimate systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure categories using oscillometric blood pressure measurements. The deep Boltzmann machine is a state-of-the-art technology in which multiple restricted Boltzmann machines are accumulated. Unlike deep belief networks, each unit in the middle layer of the deep Boltzmann machine obtain information up and down to prevent uncertainty at the inference step. Dempster–Shafer fusion can be incorporated to enable combined independent estimation of the observations, and a confidence increase for a given deep Boltzmann machine estimate can be clearly observed. Our work provides an accurate blood pressure estimate, a blood pressure category with upper and lower bounds, and a solution that can reduce estimation uncertainty. This study is one of the first to use deep Boltzmann machine-based Dempster–Shafer fusion to classify and estimate blood pressure.
Chemical Characteristics of Fine Particulate Matter in Poland in Relation with Data from Selected Rural and Urban Background Stations in Europe
Authors: Błaszczak Barbara , Widziewicz-Rzońca Kamila , Zioła Natalia , Klejnowski Krzysztof , Juda-Rezler Katarzyna
Published: December 2018

Air pollution by particulate matter (PM) is recognized as a one of the most important environmental issue. A particular attention is being paid to fine PM fraction (PM2.5, PM1.0) due to its detrimental impact on human health and long-term persistence in the air. Presented work is an in-depth bibliometric study on the concentrations and chemical composition of PM2.5 among 27 rural and 38 urban/urban background stations dispersed across the Europe. Obtained results indicate that the chemical composition of PM2.5, in terms of mass concentrations and percentage contribution of main chemical constituents, is relatively different in various parts of Europe. Urban and urban background stations are typically characterized by higher share of total carbon (TC) in PM2.5, compared to rural background sites, mostly pronounced during the heating periods. The share of the secondary inorganic aerosol (SIA) is typically higher at rural background stations, especially in North-Western Europe. In general, the relative contribution of SIA in PM2.5 mass, both at rural and urban background stations, showed more or less pronounced seasonal variation, opposite to Polish measurement sites. Moreover, Poland stands out from the majority of the European stations by strong dominance of total carbon over secondary inorganic aerosol.
Computational Evaluation for Age-Dependent Material Nonlinear Behavior of Aortic Wall Tissue on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Authors: Lee Chung-Won , Huh Up , You Ji-Hun , Lee Chi-Seung , Kim Ki-Hoon , Song Chan-Hee , Wang Jei-Pil , Ryu Dong-Man
Published: December 2018

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a localized expansion of the abdominal aorta with a diameter >3 cm or >50% larger than the normal diameter. In this study, the stretch and strength of the materials in the abdominal aorta in patients with aneurysms were examined based on the results of tensile tests, and databases of failure stress and stretch were established according to age. Generally, the tensile test results of the axial and circumferential directions have become a priority in the tests of aortic materials. However, this study focused on the results of the axial direction. In addition, finite element analysis, where the Holzapfel model and the test results were applied, was performed. As a result, the behavior characteristics of the abdominal aortic materials were precisely simulated. The formula and material constants used in the Holzapfel model were studied and proposed in order to simulate the failure stress and stretch according to age as well as simulation.