bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH EFEKTIVITAS PELATIHAN DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KOMITMEN KEORGANISASIAN SERTA DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA PT. JASA RAHARJA CABANG JAMBI
Authors: Anisah Anisah
Published: November 2018

This research aims to analyze the influence of the effectiveness of the training and the work environment Against Organizational Commitment And its impact on the performance of Employees At PT Jasa Raharja branch of Jambi, objects in this study are all the employees at PT Jasa Raharja branch of Jambi. Method of data collection that is using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive analysis and verifikatif using path analysis. The results of this research will explain there is influence both directly and indirectly from the major variables examined, i.e. the variable effectiveness of the training and employment environment variables as variables independent of the two the dependent variable i.e. organizational commitment and performance.Key words: effectiveness of training, work environment, organizational commitment, performance
PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DAN STRES KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASI FRONTLINER BAKTI PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA Tbk KCU JAMBI
Authors: Rachmelya Emma , Suryani Arna
Published: November 2018

The research aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence, job stress and job satisfaction on organizational commitment, both directly and indirectly. This research is done on Bakti Frontliner who work as teller and customer services of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk Jambi Branch, amounted at 60 people spread in nine sub branch. Technique used in sampling is census, where all of the population is used as sample. Analysis unit used is path analysis. The research result that emotional intelligence and job satisfaction influence positively and significantly on organizational commitment, while job stress influence negatively and significantly on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Other than that emotional intelligence and job stress influence directly on organizational commitment through job satisfaction.Keywords: emotional intelligence, job stress, job satisfaction, organizational commitment
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH PROVINSI JAMBI PADA LAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH DITERAPKANNYA BASIS AKRUAL TAHUN 2014 - 2015
Authors: Fathiyah Fathiyah , Masnun Masnun
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial performance of Jambi Provincial Government in the regional financial statements before and after the implementation of accrual basis in 2014 and 2015. The result of the research shows that the financial performance of Jambi Provincial Government as measured by liquidity ratio, solvency ratio and leverage ratio are still in good category and within safe limits because value of all the ratio is above industry standard, although in 2015 there is a decrease in all value ratio because in that year the Jambi Provincial Government has applied the accrual basis in presenting the financial statements so that there is a decrease in the asset post that is in the post of current assets due to allowance for receivables and on the post of fixed assets due to depreciation of fixed assets. Decrease in asset value automatically leads to a decrease in its financial performance.Keywords : financial performance, financial ratio, accrual basis
DETERMINAN DANA PIHAK KETIGA DAN HUBUNGANNYA TERHADAP KREDIT BANK UMUM (STUDI KASUS PROVINSI JAMBI)
Authors: Devita Andri
Published: November 2018

This study uses secondary data collected by research object in Jambi Province in the form of data of third party fund of commercial banks, interest rate and total credit data and economic growth sourced from Bank Indonesia as well as and Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). Data were collected during the period 2004 to 2015. Objectives of the study 1). analyze the factors that influence the Third Party Fund (DPK) of Jambi Province. 2). analyzing the relationship of third party funds (DPK) to the amount of credit disbursed by commercial banks in Jambi Province. The analytical tool used is focusing on multiple linear regression analysis in time series and correlation person through with the help of software SPSS series 21.0. Based on the discussion of data analysis results in this study, can be drawn conclusion as follows: 1). bank interest rate variable negatively and insignificant to third party funds Jambi Province, while the number of banks and economic growth significantly influence third party funds Jambi Province during the period 2004-2015 with R-square 99.3%. 2). the relationship between third party funds and bank credit distribution is very strong with correlation value of 0.994 x 100% = 99.40%.Keywords: Bank Interest Rate, Third Party Funds, Economic Growth, and Bank Loans
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN INVESTASI USAHA KECIL WARNET (Studi Pada Warnet Bulian City Net Muara Bulian)
Authors: Sumantri Sumantri
Published: November 2018

Market Prospects At this time the need for information society is greatly improved, to meet this need required adequate facilities in order to send and receive good information, especially in telecommunication services. Warnet as a business that provides computer rental services to access the internet. Because the cafe business around Islamic High School is only 5 (five), then the researchers only do 1 sample. Assessments that have been done above with various methods of business feasibility study analysis then the business cafe "Bulian City Net" is feasible to run by looking at considerations of business feasibility study analysis method In full capital return is only required operational for 1 year 9 months 2 days, then the capital Rp.100.000.000 invested will return 100%. Net Cash Flow reach Rp 54.700.000 per peride per year then it is feasible to run Multy Game business. This Net. Because Net Present Value is positive, that is comparison between PV Process and PV investment.Keywords: Analysis, Investment, Business
PERAMALAN PENERIMAAN BEA CUKAI INDONESIA
Authors: Sari Yolanda , Fusfita Nurlia
Published: November 2018

The revenue of customs and excise is very important in APBN. By making accurate estimation, target of revenue can be better determined. In addition, the revenue of customs and excise is also influenced by many external factors that are difficult to predict therefore a rational approach is needed to estimate revenue. This research uses Double Exponential Smoothing, Ordinary Least Square (OLS) model and Moving Average in predicting customs and excise revenue. Data used in this research is secondary data in time coherent pattern. The data includes import duty, export duty and excise obtained from the Directorate General of Customs and excise (DJBC) in the form of annual and quarterly data. This data starts from 2002 to 2016 with out of sample from 2017 to 2019. Some of these models are compared to each other to obtain the best model, and from the best model is also obtained estimating results in 3 years ahead. This study shows that the Double Exponential Smoothing model is better for predicting import duties compared to OLS and Moving Average models, which are models that have the smallest Sum Square Error (SSE) value. While the export and excise duty is best estimated by using OLS model which is shown with coefficient of determination value (R2)  regression model of export duty is 0.8, while the excise regression model has coefficient of determination of 0.9.Keywords:  Customs Estimation, Double Exponential Smoothing, Ordinary Least Square, Moving Average
Tingkat Kesehatan Bank Berdasarkan Analisis RGEC Pada Bank BNI 46
Authors: Sopini Pupu
Published: November 2018

This research aims to know the level of health of Bank BNI 46 using RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earning, Capital). Assessment of the health of the bank rate is used to determine whether the bank is in a very healthy condition, healthy, reasonably healthy, less healthy, or unhealthy. A healthy bank is a bank that is able to keep and maintain the trust of the community, can perform the function of intermediary, can help smooth the payment traffic and can be used by the Government in implementing the various policies relating to, especially monetary policy. This type of research uses descriptive analysis methods with quantitative approach that aims to describe systematically and factual about the facts as well as the relationships between variables are investigated by means of collecting data, processing menginterprestasikan, analyze, and secondary data from the financial statements of Bank BNI 46. The results showed that the Risk profiles of the components of the Non Performing Loan (NPL) average value below 2% which means that bank BNI 46 are at a very healthy state, means the bank can control the risk of going bad credit happens. As for the components of the Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) bank BNI 46 from 2012-2016 experience fluctuating growth declines and are in the position well enough. This suggests that the ability of the lower liquidity of bank BNI 46. The results of the rating component of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) is at rank 2 which means in a State of healthy, so the bank has good corporate governance. Assessment of Earnings/earning ratios seen from the value of the Return on Equity (ROE) above 15% very good circumstances, it means that the bank maintains consistent gains its profits. NET Interest Margin (NIM)) bank BNI 46 in 2007-2016 have a rating above 3% NIM means the bank is in very good condition.  Value-based capital components Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) have a rating above 11% which means it is in very good condition. This means bank BNI 46 have capital adequacy to fulfill obligations that are owned, both in its business activities as well as funding to cover the risk in the future.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE KEPALA BERNOMOR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI KERJASAMA NEGARA-NEGARA ASIA TENGGARA DI KELAS VI SDN. NO. 013/XI SUMUR ANYIR TAHUN 2016/2017
Authors: Khamri Alis
Published: November 2018

The research conducted is a classroom action research that aims to increase the student’s activity in the class and student’s learning outcome on the subjects of Civic Education by using Numbered Heads Together Model. This research was conducted in two cycles, namely cycle I and cycle II. Each cycle consists of four activities, namely planning, execution, observation, and reflection. This research involves nine students of sixth class in SDN. No. 013/XI Sumur Anyir, Sungai Penuh City, Jambi Province. Research was started from January to May in 2017. Student’s learning outcome are seen from the average value in the class and student's learning completeness. The result of this research showed that Numbered Heads Together model can improve student's learning outcomes. This result is evidenced by the increase in student learning outcomes which are seen from the increase in the average value in the class and student's learning completeness before and after the action is implemented. In addition to learning outcomes, students also experience an increase also in terms of student activity in the class. The observation results indicate that all students have been listening to the teacher's explanation actively, forming a heterogeneous group, and willing to discuss answers with a group of friends. Most students have also dared to communicate the results of their group discussions and respond to other group presentations.Keywords: civic education, conceptual understanding, elementary school students, learning outcomes, Numbered Heads Together
KINERJA TIM AKREDITASI PADA PROSES AKREDITASI PROGRAM STUDI (Studi Kasus: Tim Akreditasi Program Studi di STKIP YPM Bangko)
Authors: Mardalena Mardalena
Published: November 2018

Performance of human resource becomes one of the significant role in the running of the organization. This research, the human resource are the personnel team acreditation of English education study program in STKIP YPM Bangko. Personel team is the central part in deciding the readiness of studi program in preparing the acreditation. Acreditaiton team consist group of lecturers in ensuring the process of acreditation Tim akreditasi adalah sekumpulan orang yang diharapkan untuk menjamin kesiapan prodi pada proses akreditasi dalamand later on in getting excellent result of acreditation by National Institution of Acreditation. in short, performance of acreditation team will determine the result of the acreditation. Key Words: Work Performance, Human Resource, Accreditation
KANDUNGAN SAKARIN DALAM MINUMAN ES SIRUP DI SD KECAMATAN KOTA BARU JAMBI
Authors: Fauziah Rina , Zunindra Zunindra , Supriadi Supriadi
Published: November 2018

Snack food security need to considered because it plays an important role in the growth and development of children of school. The food often becomes the source of poisoning was snacks and desserts. The goal to analyze levels of artificial sweeteners saccharin as food additive in ice syrup.Type of research using survey method. Population is ice syrup sold in the canteen elementary school. Sample is 44 kind of ice syrup sold in canteen elementary school. Primary data was obtained through interviews with the seller of ice syrup and examination the Laboratory Academy health Analysis Jambi. Secondary data obtained from Department of Education and Culture of Jambi city related to number of elementary schools in district Kota Baru. The result show that out of 44 samples checked all contain saccharin and 13 samples exceeds standards. Number of traders selling drinks containing saccharinbecause the low level education, lack of information relating to food additives and the absence security of the health service or BPOM Jambi.Keywords : saccharin, ice syrup
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN CARA MENYUSUI YANG BENAR PADA BAYI USIA 0-6 BULAN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MUARA BUNGO I KABUPATEN BUNGO TAHUN 2017
Authors: Hardiana Hardiana
Published: November 2018

Following the World Health Organization (WHO) report in 2015, the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the world was 33.6 per 1000 live births (WHO, 2016). Exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of Muara Bungo I Health Center is still low. Number of 0-6 months infants in the data were 46 babies, with they’re who given exclusive breastfeeding as many as 25 (50.7%). This research is analytical survey with cross sectional approach using total sampling method with 46 respondents using primary data in the working area of Muara Bungo I Health Center in 2017. Majority of respondents who had knowledge were 28 respondents (60.9%) and who had wrong feeding method as many as 27 respondents (58.7%). And P value = 0.000 (P value <0.05) means there is a relationship between knowledge by the right way of breastfeeding in the working area of Muara Bungo I Health Center in 2017.Keywords : Knowledge, Right Way of Breast Feeding
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Group Investigation Dapat Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa dalam Menghitung Luas Segi Banyak di Kelas VI SDN. No. 028/XI Tanjung Tahun 2016/2017
Authors: Nadirman Nadirman
Published: November 2018

This study aims to improve the student’s learning outcomes in calculating the wide of many facets by applying cooperative learning model of group investigation type. The study involved 18 students of sixth class year 2016/2017 at SDN. No. 028/XI Tanjung, Hamparan Rawang Subdistrict, Sungai Penuh City, Jambi Province. This research is a Classroom Action Research that conducted in two cycles (Cycle I and Cycle II). Each cycle is done through two meetings with four activities namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research data was collected through observation and test. The data were processed by using descriptive analysis and simple statistical test. Application of cooperative learning model of group investigation type brought about changes in student learning activities. All students follow the learning with enthusiasm, follow all the learning stages in accordance with the rules, and can work together in groups. Most students have also been able to communicate the results of group work in front of the class and also have dared to submit feedback on the presentation of the results of other group discussions. The implementation of cooperative learning model of group investigation type also improves the learning outcomes of sixth grade students in SDN. No. 028/XI Tanjung year 2016/2017. Student’s learning outcomes seen from the mean and percentage of students who were able to fulfil the minimum criteria. Thus, cooperative learning model type group investigation can be an alternative to improve student learning outcomes in mathematics subjects, especially in calculating the wide of many facets.
Akulturasi Agama terhadap Budaya Indonesia
Authors: Iryani Eva
Published: November 2018

Indonesia is a country that has a strong enough religion. From a wide variety of religions in indonesia. Islam is the largest religion in indonesia. Formerly known as the indonesia archipelago which hindhu-budha is the religion adhered. When islam came to the archipelago hindhu religion-Buddhism slowly started to disappear so that islam is Growing rapidly with ease. The development of Islam in indonesia resulted in adjustments to the nusantara culture against islam which acculturation. Islamic culture and acculturation are seen in indonesia against building relics, calligraphy, dance, and much more. Even now the relics still lowered hereditary, so still we can see that acculturation can still be keenly felt and seen consciously or unconsciously. Acculturation itself is a social process that arises from a group with a particular culture are confronted with elements from a foreign culture. This concerns the acculturation of mixing culture with the Islamic religion, which is still associated with a culture which is not left behind his trademark, causing experience typical of a new one.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Permintaan Air Minum PDAM Tirta Sakti Kerinci
Authors: Mailindra Wiyan , Anas Azwar
Published: November 2018

This research was carried out using quantitative descriptive method. to determine the factors that affect demand for drinking water PDAM Tirta Sakti Kerinci regency during the years 2003-2017 used multiple linear regression model with melogaritmakan model. From the calculation by using SPSS version 12.0 was obtained coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.984, which means that the model is able to explain the total variation in demand caused by the variable Per Capita Income, Price Water, Number of Customers and Production. From the result, known that variable-free variables Per Capita Income, Price Water, Total Customer and production significantly influence the dependent variable was the demand of drinking water. But if we see a partial, then only the per capita income variable, the variable price of water and production variables that significantly influence the dependent variable was the demand of drinking water. This was seen from test results where the t-calculated t = 3.098> 1.812 but has a negative direction for variable income per capita, t-count = 2.475> t-table value = 1.812 for the variable price of water and t-calculated value = 4.805> t -table = 1.812 for the variable production, because t count> t-table, so Ho is rejected. This means that the variable of per capita income, water price variable and the variables significantly affect the production of variable demand (consumption) of drinking water on the PDAM Tirta Sakti Kerinci district.
Perilaku Wanita Pekerja Seks Melakukan Konseling dan Tes HIV
Authors: Ruwayda Ruwayda , Izhar M Dody
Published: November 2018

The high prevalence of current HIV / AIDS problems is not only a health problem of infectious disease, but has become a very widespread public health problem, one of the high risk groups is Female Sex Workers (WPS). The number of female sex workers who counsel and test HIV in Rawasari Health Center is still low that is 27,67%. This research is quantitative research with cross sectional method, using Systematic Random Sampling technique with sample number 77 female sex worker. Instrument used questionnaire, analyzed by univariate analysis, bivariate and chi-square test. The result of the analysis of 77 respondents, 61% have bad behavior to do counseling of HIV test and 39% have good behavior do counseling of HIV test, 57,1% of respondents have low knowledge, 50,6% of respondents have unfavorable attitude and 50,6 respondents argue that the role of health workers is good for HIV counseling and testing. The result of bivariate analysis shows that there is significant correlation between knowledge (p-value = 0,000), attitude (p-value = 0,000) and the role of health officer (p-value = 0,013) with female sex worker conduct HIV counseling and testing at Payo Sigadung City of Jambi.It is hoped that health officers at Rawasari Puskesmas will improve direct and periodic counseling through information media, encourage and encourage female sex workers to conduct HIV counseling and testing.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar pada Mata Kuliah Belajar dan Pembelajaran di Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Batanghari Jambi
Authors: Buyung Buyung
Published: November 2018

This study aims to develop learning and learning teaching materials. The research method used is rehabilitation and development (R & D). The development model of teaching materials used is the Dick and Carey model. This research was carried out in the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education in even semester 2017/2018. Data collection using questionnaires, interviews and observations. The results based on validation by experts were categorized as feasible with the feasibility percentage for design validation 93.33%, media validation 93.33% and 95.4% material experts. Followed by a one to one response trial there are words that are difficult to understand and use and have been corrected according to students' understanding. In the small group trial the response was good and there was no improvement. Then in the Field Trial trial (field group) received a response that the implementation of learning was smooth and enjoyable, with teaching materials that were easy to understand and in accordance with the needs of the user. From the results of Validation and trials conducted, it can be concluded that teaching and learning teaching materials are suitable for use.
Teacher�s Strategies In Developing Students Ability In Teaching Writing Text Grade X at SMAN 11 Jambi Academik Year 2018
Authors: Dewi Kartika , Silfia Efa
Published: November 2018

Sebagian besar guru selalu menggunakan strategi dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Strategi sangat diperlukan karena dapat membuat siswa-siswa mudah untuk memahami dalam pengajaran menulis. Strategi pengajaran adalah suatu cara membuat keputusan tentang suatu pelajaran,sebuah kelas individu, kurikulum dalam situasi pengajaran. Ini tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan kegiatan pembelajaran dan juga merupakan sebuah metode pembelajaran yang mana siswa-siswa aktif atau dengan pengalaman melibatkan proses pembelajaran dan dimana terdapat perbedaaan tingkat pembelajaran aktif,tergantung pada keterlibatan siswa-siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan apakah strategi yang digunakan oleh guru untuk mengembangkan kemampuan siswa dan apakah kendala yang dihadapi oleh guru dalam menyajikan strategi untuk membangun kemampuan dalam menulis teks pada SMAN 11 Jambi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru bahasa inggris di SMAN 11 Jambi. Dan peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui interview, observation dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini adalah guru-guru menggunaka strategi dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Sebagian siswa masih belum mengerti karena mereka kurang memiliki kosa kata dan grammar. Semua guru bersikap sopan, berpenampilan baik ketika mereka mengajar menulis dan bersahabat, kemudian beberapa dari mereka tidak dapat menguasai kelas dengan baik tetapi diantara nya sudah bisa menguasai kelas.
Pengaruh Pengumuman Perubahan Harga BBM terhadap Abnormal Return dan Trading Volume Activity pada Perusahaan-Peruasahaan yang Tergabung dalam Kelompok LQ 45 Dibursa Efek Indonesia periode 2015-2016
Authors: Asmas Denny
Published: November 2018

The increase in the price of Fuel (BBM) can zoom in on the burden of the community and the business world. Vice versa, the drop in the price of fuel not only lighten the load of the community but also for the business world. Announcements containing information (information content), expected the market will react at the time the announcement was welcomed by the market. Market reaction is indicated by the existence of changes in prices of the securities in question. This research was conducted to find out whether there are abnormal return there is a difference, the difference in stock trading volume activity, abnormal return of shares and trading volume of activity before and after the events of the increase in the price of fuel oil. This research is quantitative research by doing event study. The population in this research is the stocks category LQ-45 period of March 2015 to April 2016 with a sample of companies that have listed on the Group Index LQ 45 period November 2014 and March 2015 and don't do Corporate Action. The results of hypothesis testing of research it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the Abnormal Return (AR) and Trading Volume Activity (TVA) and events before and after the events of rising fuel prices, then there is no a significant difference between the Abnormal Return (AR) and between Trading Volume Activity (TVA) and event announcements of events before and after the drop in the price of fuel.
Notes on the 14th-century Ya'qubiyya Complex in Tlemcen, Algeria
Authors: Nagy Péter T.
Published: November 2018

This paper discusses the Islamic funerary complex in central Tlemcen, Algeria, built in 1362–1363, recorded in historical sources as "the Ya'qubiyya", and today known by the name of Sidi Ibrahim al-Masmudi. During the late middle ages, the north-west corner of Africa was shared between two related Berber dynasties, the Marinids of Fez (Morocco) and the Zayyanids of Tlemcen, who were in constant conflict with one another. The Ya'qubiyya complex was erected by the Zayyanid sultan Abu Hammu Musa II (r. 1359–1389) to commemorate his father and two of his uncles, who were praised in coeval sources as heroes of the war against the Marinids. In this article, I shall describe how the Ya'qubiyya was discovered in the 19th century, study the relevant sources in Arabic, discuss the extant buildings indicating their original parts, and touch upon the complex’s relations with other sites in the region. I shall conclude that, although the Ya'qubiyya commemorated members of the Zayyanid family who had fought successfully against the Marinids, its basic concept was adopted from the earlier shrine of the Marinid dynasty at Shalla (Rabat-Salé, Morocco).
The Relationship between Non-financial Reporting, Environmental Strategies and Financial Performance. Empirical Evidence from Milano Stock Exchange
Authors: Pizzi Simone
Published: November 2018

The CSR theme has taken on an increasingly central role within financial markets. In fact, the last decade has been characterized by a rapid development of “socially responsible” investment, conventionally known as SRI. In this sense, an increasing number of listed firms have reported their non-financial information to the purpose to favor the interaction with their stakeholders. The relevance of these information tools stems from the need to protect investors against companies operating through greenwashing mechanisms. The aim of this research is to assess the effect of CSR on financial economic performance. As already happened within similar studies concerning economic entities different from Italy, the study assesses how the ability to generate income, and, thus, to distribute value towards the shareholder, are influenced by the orientation of companies in the field of sustainability accounting and the aptitude to check the environmental risk associated with the exercise of business activity.
Norms in Community-Based Organic Farming
Authors: Damayanti Maya , Nugroho Prihadi , Tyas Wido Prananing
Published: November 2018

In integrated organic farming, smallholder farmers tend to work collectively in a group with the norms that bind their behaviours. This study aims to explore norms among the farmers with the case of organic rice farming in Ketapang Village, Susukan Sub district, Semarang, Indonesia. The study employed the qualitative case study method and applied Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development framework. The norms among these farmers included only planting local varieties, using natural pest repellent, jointly cultivating the land, fairness in water distribution and prioritising rice consumption for farming families rather than profiting from the sale of rice products.
Variation of Fine Roots Distribution in Apple (Malus pumila M.)–Crop Intercropping Systems on the Loess Plateau of China
Authors: Sun Yubo , Bi Huaxing , Xu Huasen , Duan Hangqi , Peng Ruidong , Wang Jingjing
Published: November 2018

In arid and semi-arid areas, interspecific below-ground competition is prominent in agroforestry systems. To provide theoretical and technical guidance for the scientific management of apple–crop intercropping systems, a field study was conducted in the Loess Plateau of China to examine the variation of fine roots distribution in apple–crop intercropping systems. The fine roots of apple trees and crops (soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr) or peanuts (Arachis hypogaea Linn.)) were sampled to 100 cm depth at ten distances from the tree row using the stratified excavation method. The results showed that the vertical distribution of fine roots between intercropped apple trees and intercropped crops were skewed and overlapped. Apple–crop intercropping inhibited the fine roots of apple trees in the 0–60 cm soil depth, but promoted their growth in the 60–100 cm soil depth. However, apple–crop intercropping inhibited the fine roots of intercropped crops in the 0–100 cm soil depth. For the fine roots of each component of the apple–crop intercropping systems, variation in the vertical distribution was much greater than variation in the horizontal distribution. Compared with monocropped systems, apple–crop intercropping caused the fine roots of intercropped apple trees to move to deeper soil, and those of intercropped crops to move to shallower soil. Additionally, apple–crop intercropping slightly inhibited the horizontal extension of the fine-root horizontal barycentre (FRHB) of intercropped apple trees and caused the FRHB of intercropped crops to be slightly biased towards the north of the apple tree row. Variation of the fine roots distribution of each component of the apple–soybean intercropping system was greater than that of the apple–peanut intercropping system. Thus, the interspecific below-ground competition of the apple–peanut intercropping system was weaker than that of the apple–soybean intercropping system. Intense competition occurred in the apple–peanut intercropping system and the apple–soybean intercropping system was in sections whose distance ranged from 0.5–1.3 and 0.5–1.7 m from the tree row, respectively. The interspecific below-ground competition was fiercer on the south side of the apple tree row than on the north side.
Combining Ability of Sixteen USA Maize Inbred Lines and Their Outbreeding Prospects in China
Authors: Sun Ji-ying , Gao Ju-lin , Yu Xiao-fang , Liu Jian , Su Zhi-jun , Feng Ye , Wang Dong
Published: November 2018

In China, there is an increasing need for greater genetic diversity in maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm and hybrids appropriate for mechanical harvesting. In order to test and distinguish American maize inbred lines with exceptional combining ability, four Chinese maize inbred lines (Chang7-2, Zheng 58, four-144 and four-287) were used to judge the combining ability and heterosis of 16 USA inbred lines by a NCII genetic mating method. The results showed that among the American inbred lines, 6M502A, LH208, NL001, LH212Ht, PHW51, FBLA and LH181 expressed good GCA for yield characteristics; while RS710, PHP76, FBLA, and PHJ89 showed excellent GCA for machine harvesting characteristics. Five hybrids (NL001 × Chang7-2, LH212Ht × Chang7-2, FBLA × four-144, LH181 × four-287, PHK93 × four-287) had better SCA values for yield characteristics, at 1.69, 1.07, 1.48, 1.84 and 1.05, respectively; while NL001 × Chang 7-2, 6M502A × Chang7-2, LH212Ht × Chang7-2, LH181 × four-287, PHW51 × Chang7-2 had better TCA values for yield characteristics, at 3.03, 2.80, 2.41, 2.19 and 1.91, respectively; NL001 × Chang7-2, 6M502A × Chang7-2, LH212Ht × Chang7-2, LH181 × four-287, PHW51 × Chang7-2 showed excellent Control Heterosis values, with 21.48%, 19.64%, 15.93%, 14.05% and 11.60% increases, respectively, compared to the check and potential for future utilization in Inner Mongolian corn production.
Responses of Soybean Dry Matter Production, Phosphorus Accumulation, and Seed Yield to Sowing Time under Relay Intercropping with Maize
Authors: Ahmed Shoaib , Raza Muhammad Ali , Zhou Tao , Hussain Sajad , Khalid Muhammad Hayder Bin , Feng Lingyang , Wasaya Allah , Iqbal Nasir , Ahmed Aftab , Liu Weigou , Yang Wenyu
Published: November 2018

Soybean production under maize–soybean relay-intercropping system (MSICS) is vulnerable to shading. A study was initiated to investigate the effects of three sowing-times: ST1, 90; ST2, 70; and ST3, 50 days of co-growth period and two phosphorus-rates: P0, 0; and P60, 60 kg P ha−1 on soybean under MSICS. Results revealed that ST3 significantly increased the photosynthetically active radiations, leaf area index, and photosynthetic rate by 72% and 58%, and 61% and 38%, and 6% and 8%, respectively, at full-flowering and full-pod stage of soybean than ST1. Treatment ST3, increased the total dry-matter (TDM) and the highest TDM was reached at full-seed (R6) stage. Similarly, ST3 considerably increased the dry-matter partitioning to pods and seeds, relative to ST1, soybean under ST3 at R6 had 35% and 30% higher pod and seed dry-matter, respectively. Moreover, ST3 exhibited the maximum seed-yield (mean 1829.5 kg ha−1) for both years of this study. Soybean under ST3 with P60 accumulated 38% higher P, and increased the P content in pods and seeds by 36% and 33%, respectively at R6 than ST1. These results imply that by selecting the appropriate sowing-time and phosphorus-rate for soybean, we can increase the TDM and seed-yield of soybean under MSICS.
Impact of Nitrogen and Sulfur Supply on the Potential of Acrylamide Formation in Organically and Conventionally Grown Winter Wheat
Authors: Stockmann Falko , Weber Ernst Albrecht , Schreiter Pat , Merkt Nikolaus , Claupein Wilhelm , Graeff-Hönninger Simone
Published: November 2018

In a two-year field trial, the effect of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) fertilization was investigated on grain yield, grain quality parameters, formation of acrylamide (AA), and the precursor free asparagine (Asn) in organically and conventionally produced winter wheat cultivars. In both production systems, different types, amounts, and temporal distributions of N were tested. The the effect of S fertilizer types and amounts on free Asn was only tested in the conventional farming system. Within both cropping systems, grain yield and baking quality were significantly influenced by N treatment while the effect on free Asn was only minor. Especially within the organic farming system, increasing N fertilization levels did not increase free Asn significantly. A slight trend of increasing free Asn levels with an intensified N supply was observed, especially in the presence of crude protein contents of 14% or higher. However, only N amounts of 180 kg N ha−1 or higher increased the probability of high free Asn contents considerably, while N supply below that amount led to free Asn values similar to the unfertilized controls. The results indicated that good baking quality can be achieved without significantly increasing free Asn levels. In addition, cultivars affected the levels of free Asn significantly. Compared to cv. Bussard and Naturastar, cv. Capo exhibited the lowest AA formation potential at an N supply of 180 kg N ha−1 while simultaneously reaching a crude protein content > 15% (conventional) and > 12% (organic). Thus, it seems that cultivars differ in their ability to store and incorporate free Asn into proteins. Over all trials, a relation of free Asn and AA was shown by R2 = 0.77, while a relation of free Asn and protein was only R2 = 0.36. Thus, lowering free Asn by adjusting N treatments should not necessarily affect baking quality. S fertilization within conventional farming did not change the free Asn amount or crude protein significantly, probably due to the fact that soil was not sulfate-deficient. In summary, it was evident that free Asn amounts in wheat varied widely both within cultivars and between cropping systems. In order to clearly unravel genotypic differences and their interaction with environmental factors and especially N fertilization, further research is needed.
Who’s a Good Handler? Important Skills and Personality Profiles of Wildlife Detection Dog Handlers
Authors: Jamieson La Toya J. , Baxter Greg S. , Murray Peter J.
Published: November 2018

Wildlife detection dog teams are employed internationally for environmental surveys, and their success often depends on the dog handler. Minimal research is available on the skills that dog handlers believe are important, and no research has been published on the personality profiles of wildlife detection dog handlers. This may reveal the skills that people should acquire to be successful at, or suitable for, this work. An online questionnaire was distributed to Australian and New Zealand wildlife detection dog handlers. This questionnaire provided a list of skills to be rated based on importance, and a personality assessment measured their five main personality domains (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness). A total of 35 questionnaires were collected, which represented over half of the estimated Australian wildlife detection dog handler population. The handlers had on average 7.2 years of dog handling experience, and 54% were female. More than half (57%) of the handlers stated that they were very emotionally attached to their dogs; however, 9% stated they were either not attached or mildly attached to their working dogs. The skill that was rated highest for importance was ‘ability to read dog body language’, and the lowest was ‘skilled in report writing’. On average, the handlers scored high in the Agreeableness domain, low in the Neuroticism domain, and average in the Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Openness domains. However, all of the personality scores had large ranges. Therefore, a dog handler’s personality may not be as influential on their success as their training or their dog–handler bond. Further research would be beneficial regarding the direct impact that the dog–handler bond and the handler’s knowledge have on working team outcomes.
Underwater Laser Treatment of PET: Effect of Processing Parameters on Surface Morphology and Chemistry
Authors: Siegel Jakub , Šuláková Pavla , Kaimlová Markéta , Švorčík Václav , Hubáček Tomáš
Published: November 2018

Rapid development of nanotechnology in processes of metal nanoparticle immobilization on solid surfaces, especially polymeric ones, requires the study of particular issues within these complex approaches. Numerous studies have been published on laser light mediated manipulation with single metal nanoparticles in water environment and even laser assisted immobilization of such particles on polymeric substrate, however, not much has been reported on fundamentals of underwater laser processing of polymer itself, especially regarding to resulting surface morphology and chemistry. In this work, we study surface morphology (atomic force microscopy (AFM)) and chemistry (angle-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ARXPS) and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS)) of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) after underwater laser treatment in broad scale of applied laser fluencies and operating voltages. Due to typical dependence of laser efficiency on operating voltage, induced nanostructures on PET exhibited a noticeable symmetry spread out around the maxima of laser efficiency for low laser fluencies. The study of surface chemistry revealed that at high laser fluencies, photochemical decomposition of macromolecular polymer structure took place, resulting in rapid material ablation and in balanced chemical composition of the surface throughout the studied profile. Enrichment of the water bath by the low-molecular polymer degradation products proves that ablation mechanism is the governing process of surface nanostructure formation in underwater laser processing.
Magnetohydrodynamic Nanofluid Natural Convection in a Cavity under Thermal Radiation and Shape Factor of Nanoparticles Impacts: A Numerical Study Using CVFEM
Authors: Chamkha Ali , Dogonchi A.S. , Ganji D.D.
Published: November 2018

In this study, the natural convection of a magnetohydrodynamic nanofluid in an enclosure under the effects of thermal radiation and the shape factor of nanoparticles was analyzed numerically using the control-volume-based finite element method (CVFEM). Columns, spheres, and lamina are examples of the nanoparticle shapes used in the investigation. The study of nanofluid flow and heat transfer was accomplished with an extensive range of nanofluid volume fractions, radiation parameters, Hartmann numbers, Rayleigh numbers, and nanoparticle shape factors. Also, the correlation between the average Nusselt number and the influencing parameters of the current study was determined. The findings demonstrate that laminar nanoparticles have a more notable impact on the average and local Nusselt numbers than the other nanoparticle shapes.
Product Innovation Design Based on Deep Learning and Kansei Engineering
Authors: Quan Huafeng , Li Shaobo , Hu Jianjun
Published: November 2018

Creative product design is becoming critical to the success of many enterprises. However, the conventional product innovation process is hindered by two major challenges: the difficulty to capture users’ preferences and the lack of intuitive approaches to visually inspire the designer, which is especially true in fashion design and form design of many other types of products. In this paper, we propose to combine Kansei engineering and the deep learning for product innovation (KENPI) framework, which can transfer color, pattern, etc. of a style image in real time to a product’s shape automatically. To capture user preferences, we combine Kansei engineering with back-propagation neural networks to establish a mapping model between product properties and styles. To address the inspiration issue in product innovation, the convolutional neural network-based neural style transfer is adopted to reconstruct and merge color and pattern features of the style image, which are then migrated to the target product. The generated new product image can not only preserve the shape of the target product but also have the features of the style image. The Kansei analysis shows that the semantics of the new product have been enhanced on the basis of the target product, which means that the new product design can better meet the needs of users. Finally, implementation of this proposed method is demonstrated in detail through a case study of female coat design.
Design and Experiment of a Novel Façade Cleaning Robot with a Biped Mechanism
Authors: Nansai Shunsuke , Onodera Keichi , Veerajagadheswar Prabakaran , Rajesh Elara Mohan , Iwase Masami
Published: November 2018

Façade cleaning in high-rise buildings has always been considered a hazardous task when carried out by labor forces. Even though numerous studies have focused on the development of glass façade cleaning systems, the available technologies in this domain are limited and their performances are broadly affected by the frames that connect the glass panels. These frames generally act as a barrier for the glass façade cleaning robots to cross over from one glass panel to another, which leads to a performance degradation in terms of area coverage. We present a new class of façade cleaning robot with a biped mechanism that is able overcome these obstacles to maximize its area coverage. The developed robot uses active suction cups to adhere to glass walls and adopts mechanical linkage to navigate the glass surface to perform cleaning. This research addresses the design challenges in realizing the developed robot. Its control system consists of inverse kinematics, a fifth polynomial interpolation, and sequential control. Experiments were conducted in a real scenario, and the results indicate that the developed robot achieves significantly higher coverage performance by overcoming both negative and positive obstacles in a glass panel.
Influence of Quantum-Well Number and an AlN Electron Blocking Layer on the Electroluminescence Properties of AlGaN Deep Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diodes
Authors: Tan Shuxin , Zhang Jicai , Egawa Takashi , Chen Gang
Published: November 2018

The influence of quantum-well (QW) number on electroluminescence properties was investigated and compared with that of AlN electron blocking layer (EBL) for deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (DUV-LEDs). By increasing the QW number, the band emission around 265 nm increased and the parasitic peak around 304 nm was suppressed. From the theoretical calculation, the electron current overflowing to the p-type layer was decreased as the QW number increased under the same injection. Correspondingly, the light output power also increased. The increment of output power from 5 QWs to 10 QWs was less than that from 10 QWs to 40 QWs, which was very different from what has been reported for blue and near-UV LEDs. The parasitic peak was still observed even when the QW number increased to 40. However, it can be suppressed efficiently by 1 nm AlN EBL for LEDs with 5 QWs. The simulation showed that the insertion of a thin EBL increased the barrier height for electron overflow and the electron current in p-type layers decreased significantly. The results contributed to the understanding of behavior of electron overflow in DUV-LEDs.