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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: KONSEP DAN METODE
Authors: Darudiato Suparto , Santoso Sigit Wisnu , Wiguna Setiady
Published: June 2016

Recently, usage of Information Technology (IT) as assisting tools in business activities is becoming more common. Business transactions are conducted with support of IT tools so that they can be well processed by system. This is only a small part of IT usage in supporting business activities. IT role can be increased by designing and implementing a system which can extract and change business information from existing operational data so that in the end it can give support in formulating business decisions. This research will discuss the concept, benefits, categories, and method of Business Intelligence implementation.Keywords: business intelligence, method, balanced scorecard
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PEMBELIAN DAN PERSEDIAAN
Authors: Purwoko Purwoko
Published: June 2016

Procurement and inventory is important activities in a company. Therefore it is the aim of this article to design an accounting information system for procurement and inventory of office supplies to help in fast and accurate planning and decision making. Methods used to collect required data and information is library research and field research. Design and analysis method used is analysis using Object Oriented Analysis and Design. From observation results it is obtained that transaction records in the company is still conducted manually and inefficient in keeping records of incoming and outgoing goods. It is concluded that a computerized procurement and inventory information system would help the management in decreasing faults and increasing the current system effectively.Keywords: accounting information system, procurement, inventory, office supplies.
IT LONG TAIL STRATEGY FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGE COMPANY
Authors: Winata Andreas , Theodore Lydia , Saragih Hoga
Published: June 2016

Long Tail Strategy is a business strategy which explains that the total revenue from the sale of non-popular products may exceed the total income from popular products. This may happen since generally there is only a small number of popular products, which is in great demand, while there are many of the non-popular types which is sold in small amounts. This research aims to better understand the role of IT behind the success of the Long Tail strategy. Results show stages of how to develop IT strategy, including identification, analysis, determines on a strategy, until implementation. The results of this study will help software developers to plan IT strategy by implementing an accurate Long Tail Strategy.Keywords: Long Tail, IT Strategy, Services, Software Package
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI PERMAINAN SCRABBLE DUA BAHASA MENGGUNAKAN JAVA
Authors: Masya Fajar , Elvina Elvina
Published: June 2016

Game applications are favored by many computer users. The population of Indonesia, especially common people do not like playing games in a foreign language. Yet such games can be a fun learning media for foreign languages , especially English. Hence, we developed a game application using the concept of the game Scrabble. The design of this application uses a waterfall methodology, with application design modeling with UML diagrams (Unified Modelling Language) including Use Case Diagram, Activity Diagram, Statechart Diagram, Class Diagram and Sequence Diagram. In the implementation phase, Blue J software used to build the interface using the Java Development Kit (JDK) version jdk1.6.0_02 as the executor, as well as using the command prompt to call the results of execution. Tests on gaming applications are performed using the Black Box and White Box method. The product of this development is a single player game application, which uses two language options.Keywords: game applications, Scrabble, waterfall software engineering methodologies, UML (Unified Modeling Language), Java Programming.
Information Technology Risk Assessment: Octave-S Approach
Authors: Gunawan Bambang , Merry Merry , Nelly Nelly
Published: June 2016

Purpose of the research is to identify the risk of IT in the company, to assess all the risk, and take security actions to solve the problem. Research methods used are data collection method and analysis method. Data collection is conducted with literature review and field studies by interview and observation. Analysis is conducted using Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability (OCTAVE)-S method. The expected result is the risk identification in IT of the company.Index Terms - IT, Risk Assessment, Octave-S
Design Simulation Program of Runway Capacity Using Genetic Algorithm At Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Authors: Saragih Hoga , Wibowo Indra Sulistyo , Utomo Wisnu Darjono Tulodo
Published: June 2016

The purposes of this research are to calculate the capacity of runway with runway capacity simulation software using Genetic Algorithm, and to analyze the efforts which have more profound effect.The result of the hourly runway capacity with the mathematical calculation is 42 operations for arrival only, 110 operations for departure only and 64 operations for mix. To enhance the runway capacity, some strategies are researched, such as reduction of separation to meet criteria set by FAA’s rule, addition of the exit taxiway, addition of the runway according to master plan of Soekamo-Hatta Airport and changing the runway utilization strategies. Out of the four strategies, the most efficient solution is changing the runway utilization strategies (with capacity increase of 35,9 %) and reduction in separation (with capacity increase of 34,4 %). However, the addition of runway has the highest capacity increase, that is 53,9 %..Key Words: genetic algorithm, simulation, runway capacity.
Auditing Information System : Delivery Product Service
Authors: Purwoko Purwoko
Published: June 2016

Purpose of the research is to ensure the securities of information system asset and to ensure if informa-tion system support the operational and data collected was valid. Research method that used in this research were library studies and field studies. Field studies such an observation, questioner, and inter-view. the expected result are founding the weakness of security management control, operational man-agement control, input control, and output control of risk happened in the company. Conclusion of this research are the system on the company work good and there’s no potential risk happened and make an impact to the delivery process of information system.Index Terms - Auditing Information system, Delivery product process.
INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN OF PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENTS MONITORING IN THE UNIVERSITY: A CASE STUDY IN BINUS UNIVERSITY
Authors: Ibrahim Irma Irawati , Tho Cuk
Published: June 2016

Dashboard is a computer interface that displays a variety of charts, graphs, tables, which are selected reports from various data that are considered important to display rapidly, with an attractive appearance, dynamic, and relevant so that it can immediately be seen quickly to analyze a condition. Dashboard information system is widely used in various companies as a support system for decision-making where Dashboard usually displays data business trends of the company or the achievement of KPI (Key Performance Indicator) of a company. The method used is descriptive analysis by means of collecting information that areimportant for universities to be considered asthe Key Success Factors (KSF) of the university, and then, the design of the dashboard is made in accordance with these important factors.The result of this study is a grand design of information systems for the university performance monitoring, starting from the reception of students, faculty performance, student academic achievement, effectiveness and efficiency of services, including graduates. It is expected that by the time the system has been fully implemented, the university can take action quickly and accurately with respect to the required conditions.Keywords: Information System Dashboard; Dashboard; Academic Dashboard; University Dashboard
THE DESIGN OF WEB-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM OF BATIK INDONESIA
Authors: Hamdi Agus
Published: June 2016

While the Government is heavily promoting batik abroad, it turned out the conditions within the country is not much supportive. Many of the younger generation are not interested in acquiring the art of batik since batik artisans are still largely dominated by the old. Not to mention the problem of the patent of a few motifs that turns out to have been intercepted by Malaysia. Seeing the dark future of this batik, it needs an effort to preserve the traditional batik by not to be drown in the flood of modern life that lacks of appreciation of traditional batik. In anticipating of that, Indonesian batik needs web information that supports and provides satisfactory service for the visitors of the website.Keywords: Batik Information, website
QUESTDONE APPLICATION WITH SOCIAL NETWORKING FEATURES AS THE ACTUAL WORLD INTERACTION MEDIA ON ANDROID SMARTPHONE
Authors: Sutoyo Rhio , Yoshep Michael , Susanto Andrew , Kurniadinata Adrian
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this research is the design and implementation of an application that allows users to play and socialize at the same time and directly with the environment around the Android-based smart phone. This application is also expected to be a campaign media for a new product or specific event. The used method consists of two ways: the methods of analysis and design. The method of analysis includes the study of literatures, questionnaires, and comparisons with similar applications. The design method used for this research is Scrum. The obtained results are an application that helps users of Android-based smart phone to do social interaction and provide knowledge about the route that users will be addressed. It is also used as a new campaign media for entrepreneurs who want to promote a product or event. Furthermore, this application is also built with interesting but not complex design, thus allowing users to easily use it. The conclusions are this application provides experience for users to visit various places and can be a media campaign for a new product or specific event. It also becomes a tool of social interaction and useful for finding location of friends.Keywords: Applications; Social Networking; Interaction; Real World; Smartphone; Android
INTEGRATION OF DATABASE INTO BUSINESS PROCESS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDY IN PT TDI
Authors: Octavia Tanty
Published: June 2016

Information now is an important element to every growing industry in the world. Inorder to keep up with other competitors, endless improvements in optimizing overall efficiency areneeded. There still exist barriers that separate departments in PT. XYZ and cause limitation to theinformation sharing in the system. Open-Source Manufacturing Execution System (MES) presentsas an IT-based application that offers wide variety of customization to eliminate stovepipes bysharing information between departments. Benchmarking is used to choose the best Open-SourceMES Application; and Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) is adopted as this workguideline. As a result, recommendations of the chosen Open-Source MES Application arerepresented.
ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN BINUS UNIVERSITY USING DELONE AND MCLEAN INFORMATION SYSTEM SUCCESS MODEL AND COBIT FRAMEWORK
Authors: Kerta Johan Muliadi , Suryawan Angellia Debora
Published: June 2016

The success of implementation of information system in an organization will supportthe organization in the process of achieving goals. Successful information system will support theorganization's day-to-day operations, so that problem can be resolved more quickly and easily. Theinformation system which has been developed and implemented is also necessary to measure thematurity level. Therefore, it can determine whether the implementation of information systemsmade in accordance with the goals of the organization. Measuring the success of informationsystems used the DeLone and McLean IS success model. To measure the maturity level ofinformation systems used COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology)frameworks that provides best practices for IT governance and control. The results of this analysiswill assist and support the IT team in order to develop and build information systems that better fitthe needs and goals of the organization.
DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (CASE STUDY: PT MCM)
Authors: Hardjo Leonardus , Suharjito Suharjito
Published: June 2016

IT Department in PT MCM has to carry out the duties and functions of developing solution to support the business unit in their operation and gain some benefits which should be obtained by using IT in manufacturing such as increasing efficiency, improving the effectivity in making decision and helping to promote the products. This study aims to design information technology strategic planning in accordance with the strategic plan. The research method is using the IT Strategic Planning framework of Alex Cullen and Marc Cecere. This study uses SWOT and IT Balanced Scorecard to analyze the needs of IT at PT MCM. The results of this study are recommended strategic steps to optimize the implementation of IT in the company to improve the performance from IT division to obtain the benefits by implementing IT in manufacturing and to form IT Blueprint, which is part of the information technology strategic plan in PT MCM.
CAMSHIFT IMPROVEMENT WITH MEAN-SHIFT SEGMENTATION, REGION GROWING, AND SURF METHOD
Authors: Ferdinan Ferdinan , Suryana Yaya
Published: June 2016

CAMSHIFT algorithm has been widely used in object tracking. CAMSHIFT utilizescolor features as the model object. Thus, original CAMSHIFT may fail when the object color issimilar with the background color. In this study, we propose CAMSHIFT tracker combined withmean-shift segmentation, region growing, and SURF in order to improve the tracking accuracy.The mean-shift segmentation and region growing are applied in object localization phase to extractthe important parts of the object. Hue-distance, saturation, and value are used to calculate theBhattacharyya distance to judge whether the tracked object is lost. Once the object is judged lost,SURF is used to find the lost object, and CAMSHIFT can retrack the object. The Object trackingsystem is built with OpenCV. Some measurements of accuracy have done using frame-basedmetrics. We use datasets BoBoT (Bonn Benchmark on Tracking) to measure accuracy of thesystem. The results demonstrate that CAMSHIFT combined with mean-shift segmentation, regiongrowing, and SURF method has higher accuracy than the previous methods.
THE EFFECT OF REVENUE AND MARKET SEGMENTATION LEVEL TOWARDS VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN MOBILE APPLICATION BUSINESS
Authors: Adrian Dennis , Tarigan Riswan Efendi
Published: June 2016

The development of mobile applications has mushroomed in local and foreign industries. This provides a tremendous opportunity for developers. For technopreneur developer, the capital to run the business is one of the biggest problems despite the fact that they may have great competence in the field. The fact that the business has big potential market in Indonesia has invited investors from local and overseas to invest as venture capital. However, due to the lack of knowledge on building collaboration with the investors and on understanding the market and investor needs in a long term, the developer finds difficulties to grow its business and to compete with bigger competitors. The research intends to seek the influence in selecting the level of revenue and market segmentation to support the investment decisions in the business of mobile applications, so that the mobile application developer is able to monetize their business to attract investors to invest in the venture capital.
THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON PURCHASING INTENTION OF ONLINE GAMES AND VIRTUAL ITEMS PROVIDED BY ONLINE GAME PROVIDER
Authors: Stefany Sisca
Published: June 2016

The development of online games is so high that leads many companies to compose games. To increase competitiveness, extra service is needed for the customers. Before giving service, online games provider has to know what factor that motivates player to buy online games and virtual items that are presented in order to increase competitiveness. The research is done by using case of online games perfect world, where the area of respondents is Jakarta and the age ranges between 15 to 24. This research involves survey for 186 respondents in which 30 respondents are for pilot test while 156 are for actual test. The data processing is used SEM which the measurement variables consist of effort expectancy, performance expectancy, perceived value, enjoyment story, enjoyment length, enjoyment graphic, enjoyment control, customization, purchase intention and actual purchase behavior. The result of research shows that motivation factor that has high effect to purchase intention is perceived value, enjoyment story, enjoyment length, enjoyment control and customization. While, purchase intention affects actual purchase behavior significantly
CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION STRATEGIES AT PT TASPEN INDONESIA, Tbk
Authors: Sarmedy Julirzal , Simamora Bachtiar H.
Published: June 2016

PT. Taspen as Indonesian institution, is responsible for managing social insuranceprograms of civil servants. With branch offices and business partners who are geographicallydispersed throughout Indonesia, information technology is very important to support thebusiness processes. Cloud computing is a model of information technology services that couldpotentially increase the effectiveness and efficiency of PT. Taspen information system. Thisstudy examines the phenomenon exists at PT. Taspen in order to adopt cloud computing inthe information system, by using the framework of Technology-Organization-Environment,Diffusion of Innovation theory, and Partial Least Square method. Organizational factor isthe most dominant for PT. Taspen to adopt cloud computing. Referring to these findings,then a SWOT analysis and TOWS matrix are performed, which in this study recommendsthe implementation of a strategy model of cloud computing services that are private andgradually in process.
MEASUREMENT OF APPLICATION OF ISO 27001 OF CUSTOMER CELLULAR CARD CONFIDENTIALITY DATA IN PT. XYZ AREA JAKARTA
Authors: Rahadian Krishna , Pratama Ahmad Juang
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the process of ISO 27001 with respect to the confidentiality of customer cellular card Jakarta and to improve cellular card customer data confidentiality at PT.XYZ from data leakage of the customer data due to the third party involvement, clean-desk policy, and access right. Recommendation regarding the improvement is provided after reviewing the confidentiality of customer data. The survey in this study is conducted by questionnaire. From the evaluation results of the questionnaire, it is concluded that the larger customer data leaks are mainly caused by the external factors.
DATABASE OF MIGRATION AND REPLICATION WITH ORACLE GOLDEN GATE
Authors: Suharjito Suharjito , Raymond Raymond , Ratna Ida
Published: June 2016

The main goal of this research is to analyze and design a database configuration of migration and replication in PT Metro Batavia. Research methodologies used in this research are data collecting, analysis and design model. Data collecting method is conducted with library research and direct survey in the company. Analysis method is conducted by analyzing hangar system, migration and reflection process and the available problems. Design method is conducted by designing a prototype for migration process with the implementation of Oracle SQL Developer and replication process with implementation of Oracle Golden Gate. The result of this research is a prototype for configuration of migration and replication process by using Oracle Golden Gate, which can produce two sets of identical data for the purpose of backup and recovery, and also design a simple tool that is expected to help active-active or active-passive replication process. The conclusion of this research is migration process of MySQL database to Oracle database by using Oracle Golden Gate hasn’t been conducted, because Oracle Golden Gate still has bug related to binary log, so database of migration is conducted by using Oracle Golden Gate. However, replication of bi-directional in between database of Oracle by using Oracle SQL Developer can guarantee data availability and reduce work burden from primary database.
ANALISIS NORMATIF-FILOSOFIS FATWA DEWAN SYARI’AH NASIONAL MAJELIS ULAMA’ INDONESIA (DSN-MUI) TENTANG TRANSAKSI JUAL BELI PADA BANK SYARI’AH
Authors: Fathoni Nur
Published: June 2016

DSN-MUI uses trade transactions in Islamic financial institutions in order to avoid interest rate system. Moral and legal issues had became the important thing in the formulation of trade transaction in syariah banking, since the concern about the system of interest that still exist in syariah banking’s trade transaction. This means that the trade transaction on syariah banking according to fatwa DSN-MUI still contains usury (riba). This paper intends to explore the important things about the  rules and practices of trade transaction on the syariah banking according to DSN-MUI. This study concluded that DSN-MUI performs ijtihād taṭbīqī to facilitate the concept of trade operations on syariah banking. DSN-MUI’s fatwa about trade transaction appears to correspond to a normative concept of fiqh. It's just that there is ambiguity in the salam and istithnā' contract and less attention to the philosophy of trade. The trade transactions were reduced as provision of funds for purchasing of goods, with multi contract institutions. The use of supporting contracts that are not true will potentially lead to morality inconsistencies in trade transactions.
STATUS HUKUM PEREMPUAN MENURUT IBN ḤĀZM DAN KEDUDUKANNYA DALAM KOMPILASI HUKUM ISLAM (KHI)
Authors: Al-Asy’ari M. Khoirul Hadi
Published: June 2016

This study based on library research that discusses the legal status of women in the view of Ibn Ḥāzm. This study intends to answer three important questions; first, how the circumstances of the biography of Ibn Ḥāzm and socio-historical culture that surrounds his life; second, how the thought of Ibn Ḥāzm about the legal status of women; third, is there any thought of Ibn Ḥāzm relevance to the concept of gender in islamic law compilation (KHI). This research is expected to contribute at least in three points of view; first, examine the biography of Ibn Ḥāzm and educational history and culture surrounding his social life; second, describe Ibn Ḥāzm’s modern thinking with regard to the legal status of women; and third, discover the extent of the relevance of his thinking on gender discourse in KHI. Using istiṣḥāb, Ibn Hazm concludes that women and men have the same high legal status. This thought even beyond the perspective of gender, human rights, multiculturalism, pluralism and democracy that are still not familiar with Indonesian ulama’. This is among the arguments that claimed as the reason for the failure of the initiative of KHI Counter Legal Drafting (CLD).
KRITERIA 29: CARA PANDANG BARU DALAM PENYUSUNAN KALENDER HIJRIYAH
Authors: Setyanto Hendro , Hamdani Fahmi Fatwa Rosyadi Satria
Published: June 2016

Hilāl is an early marker of the beginning of the Hijriyah/Qamariyah. The existence of the new moon was used as a reference in the preparation of a system of Islamic calendar. The issue of the new moon it is still be an interesting thing to be studied. In fact there is a lot of research and discussion related with hilāl issues. However, it still has not found an appropriate formula to be used as a reference in creating a standardized system of the Islamic calendar. Currently, there are several criteria that offered to make the calendar system. In this paper, will be presented criteria and other perspectives in formulating a Hijriyah calendar, called the Criteria 29. Some examples of simple calculations and discussions in determining the first day of month of the Hijriyah presented briefly. This elaboration of “Criteria 29” hopefully can give an idea and different viewpoints in order to develop Hijriyah calendar.
الإشكالات التطبیقیة في المصارف الوقفیة من منظور الفقھ الإسلامي
Authors: Alobaid Alaa Adel , Soalhi Younes
Published: June 2016

Waqf is considered to be one of the most important institutions of voluntary sector which exists in the Islamic heritage. Waqf have a dual function; religious and social, which makes it still always exist until today. In performing its role, waqf institutions will face the problems of the management of waqf. Blurring property ownership of institutions of social charity with waqf property, is one of the problems experienced by those waqf institutions. Besides that what needs to be done if the results of the management of waqf property is still lacking to fulfill the rights of mawqūf ‘alayh or oppositely. The other problem is about the right of mawqūf ‘alayh to rent waqf property below the standard prices. This paper aims to describe the problems mentioned above as well as effort to solve the problems in authoritative Islamic perspectives. One of the methode is the implementation of tarjīḥ to the scholars argumentations.
Incidental potable water reuse in a Catalonian basin: living downstream
Authors: Mujeriego R. , Gullón M. , Lobato S.
Published: June 2016

A preliminary assessment of incidental potable water reuse (IPR) in the Llobregat River basin has been conducted by estimating the dilution factor of treated effluent discharges upstream of six river flow measurement sections. IPR in the Llobregat River basin is an everyday occurrence, because of the systematic discharge of treated effluents upstream of river sections used as drinking water sources. Average river flows at the Sant Joan Despí measurement section increased from 400,000 m3/d (2007) to 864,000 m3/d (2008) and to 931,000 m3/d (2013), while treated effluent discharges upstream of that section ranged from 109,000 m3/d to 114,000 m3/d in those years. The highest degree of IPR occurs downstream of the Abrera and Sant Joan Despí flow measurement sections, from where about half of the drinking water supplied to the Barcelona Metropolitan Area is abstracted. Based on average annual flows, the likelihood that drinking water produced from that river stretch contained treated effluent varied from 25% (2007) to 13% (2008) and to 12% (2013). Water agencies and drinking water production utilities have strived for decades to ensure that drinking water production satisfies applicable quality requirements and provides the required public health protection.
Increased Burden of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Retinopathy
Authors: Sanahuja Jordi , Alonso Núria , Diez Javier , Ortega Emilio , Rubinat Esther , Traveset Alícia , Alcubierre Núria , Betriu Àngels , Castelblanco Esmeralda , Hernández Marta , Purroy Francisco , Arcidiacono Maria Vittoria , Jurjo Carmen , Fernández Elvira , Puig-Domingo Manuel , Groop Per-Henrik , Mauricio Dídac
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE

We sought to examine the presence and severity of brain small vessel disease (SVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR) compared with those without DR.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We evaluated 312 patients with type 2 diabetes without previous cardiovascular disease (men 51%; mean age 57 years; age range 40–75 years); 153 patients (49%) had DR. MRI was performed to evaluate the presence and severity (age-related white matter changes scale) of white matter lesions (WMLs) and lacunes, and transcranial Doppler ultrasound was used to measure the Gosling pulsatility index (PI) of the middle cerebral artery (MCA).

RESULTS

The prevalence of lesions of cerebral SVD (WML and/or lacunes) was higher in patients with DR (40.2% vs. 30.1% without DR, P = 0.04). Age (P < 0.01) and systolic blood pressure (P = 0.02) were associated with the presence of SVD. The severity of SVD was associated with age and the presence of DR (P < 0.01 and P = 0.01, respectively). Patients with DR showed a higher MCA PI compared with those without DR (P < 0.01). Age, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and retinopathy and its severity were associated with an increased MCA PI (P < 0.01 for all variables). A positive correlation was found between MCA PI values and the presence and severity of SVD (P < 0.01 for both variables).

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with type 2 diabetes who have DR have an increased burden of cerebral SVD compared with those without DR. Our findings suggest that the brain is a target organ for microangiopathy, similar to other classic target organs, like the retina.
Sound and Fury: Diefenbaker, Human Rights, and Canadian Foreign Policy
Authors: McKercher Asa
Published: June 2016

Taking account of recent attention both to Canada's human rights history and to efforts to provide more nuanced examinations of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's time in office, this article explores the place of human rights in Diefenbaker's foreign policy. In doing so, it examines the international context of Diefenbaker's Bill of Rights and other domestic achievements and looks also at the prime minister's handling of South African apartheid, the issue of self-determination as it emerged at the United Nations, and rights violations in Communist countries. Concluding that there are some grounds to praise Diefenbaker, it argues, though, that the fiery prairie populist's rhetoric rarely matched reality. Despite considerable sound and fury, Diefenbaker's promotion of human rights broke little ground in terms of making the protection of rights a major focal point in Canadian foreign policy.
Increasing Crop Diversity and Productivity of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)-Wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) Cropping System through Bed Planting
Authors: Mollah MIU , Bhuiya MSU , Khatun A , Hossain SMA
Published: June 2016

CORRECTION: Due to a number of formatting and layout issues, the PDF of this paper was replaced on 10th October 2016. The page numbers of this paper have changed from 35-44 to 37-46.Adoptions of new crop establishment methods, changing management practices and inclusion of new crops in the rice-wheat cropping system are very important for maintaining and increasing system productivity. Experiments were conducted at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur and farmers fields in Chuadanga during 2002-03 to evaluate the performances of rice, wheat and mungbean in bed planting and to evaluate the system productivity of Rice-Wheat-Mungbean cropping pattern. Wheat-Mungbean-Direct seeded rice (DSR), Wheat-Mungbean-Transplant rice (TPR), Wheat-Fallow-DSR and Wheat-Fallow-TPR cropping system under bed planting and conventional methods were evaluated. Grain yields of wheat, mungbean, rice and rice equivalent yield (REY) under bed planting were significantly higher (25.41, 40.91, 13.00 and 21.12%, respectively) than the conventional method. The Wheat-Mungbean-Rice cropping pattern produced significantly greater REY (38.25%) than Wheat-Fallow-Rice cropping pattern. Total variable cost was lower (17.33%) in bed planting than conventional method. Gross return, gross margin and benefit-cost ratio of Wheat-Mungbean-Rice cropping system in bed planting were higher (14.43, 40.99 and 38.52%, respectively) than the conventional method.Bangladesh Rice j. 2015, 19(2): 37-46
Growth of Wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) under Raised Bed Planting Method in Rice-Wheat Cropping System
Authors: Mollah MIU , Bhuiya MSU , Hossain MS , Hossain SMA
Published: June 2016

CORRECTION: Due to a number of formatting and layout issues, the PDF of this paper was replaced on 10th October 2016. The page numbers of this article have changed from 45-54 to 47-56.An experiment was conducted at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur during Rabi season 2001-02 and 2002-03 (November to March) to evaluate the effect of raised bed planting method on different crop growth parameters, which influence the wheat productivity. Total tiller production, leaf area index (LAI), dry mater production (DMP), crop growth rate (CGR) and agronomic productivity of wheat under bed planting on 70, 80 and 90 cm wide beds with two and three plant rows bed-1 and conventional method were investigated. The number of tillers m-2 in 70 cm beds with both two and three rows were statistically identical to conventional method. Wheat plants grown on narrow beds (70 cm) produced similar LAI to that grown in conventional method but plants in wider beds (80 and 90 cm) had less LAI than that in conventional method. Similarly, DMP and CGR in 70 cm beds were either comparable or higher than conventional method. Grain yield of 70 cm beds were higher than conventional method. Wheat in 70 cm beds increased number of panicles m-2, number of grains panicle-1 and 1000-grain weight of wheat.Bangladesh Rice j. 2015, 19(2): 47-56
Rice Response to Nitrogen in Tidal Flooded Non-saline Soil
Authors: Islam SMM , Khatun A , Rahman F , Hossain ATM S , Naher UA , Saleque MA
Published: June 2016

CORRECTION: Due to a number of formatting and layout issues, the PDF of this paper was replaced on 10th October 2016. The page numbers of this article have changed from 62-67 to 65-70. The name of the fifth author has changed from US Naher to UA Naher.Cultivation of modern varieties (MV) of rice in the coastal non-saline soils of the Asian countries is increasing. Nitrogen (N) deficiency is one of the most nutritional disorders for lowland rice production in Bangladesh. N management recommendation for MV rice in the coastal non-saline soils deserves special attention. A field experiment was conducted for consecutive two years aimed to determine the effect of different nitrogen levels on the yield and nitrogen nutrition of MV rice in coastal non-saline soils of Bangladesh. The field experiment involved five nitrogen levels- 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg ha-1 including one N-control in randomized complete block design. The application of 150 kg N ha-1 gave the highest yield of 6.76 t ha-1 in 2009 and 6.49 t ha?1 in 2010, respectively. Total nitrogen uptake at 150 kg N ha-1 showed 112 and 116 kg ha-1 in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Results averaged over two years showed agronomic use efficiency and physiological use efficiency of 22 and 47 kg kg-1 with the application of 150 kg N ha-1. The apparent recovery efficiency of applied nitrogen (150 kg N ha-1) had 44 and 50% in 2009 and 2010, respectively.Bangladesh Rice j. 2015, 19(2): 65-70
Field Performance Evaluation of Push Type Prilled Urea Applicator in Rice Cultivation
Authors: Islam AKM Saiful , Rahman MA , Rahman AKM Lutfor , Islam MT , Rahman MI
Published: June 2016

CORRECTION: Due to a number of formatting and layout issues, the PDF of this paper was replaced on 10th October 2016. The page numbers of this article have changed from 68-78 to 71-81.BRRI prilled urea applicator was designed and developed to facilitate deep placement of regular urea. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of BRRI prilled urea applicator in the farmers fields at Gosaidanga in Shailkupaupazila under Jhenaidah district and at Rashidpur in Mithapukurupazila under Rangpur district during Boro 2015 season. Three treatments: hand broadcasting of urea (recommended dose) (HB), BRRI prilled urea applicator (70% of the recommended dose) (PUA) and BRRI USG applicator (70% of the recommended dose) (USGA) were compared in the experiments. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated in four farmers plots in each location using BRRI dhan28 as test crop both the locations. Prior to field experiment, prilled urea applicator was calibrated and urea dispensed was set to 14 gm in one revolution of drive wheel for Boro season. The field capacity of the PUA and USGA was almost similar (0.09-0.10 ha hr-1) in both the locations. Field efficiency of PUA and USGA had 64-65 and 68-69 percent, respectively. PUA and USGA saved 29-32 percent urea fertilizer compared to HB whereas labour requirement of HB (3.74-4.04 man-hr ha-1) in three splits showed similar to single application of urea by PUA (3.68-4.00 man-hr ha-1) and USGA (3.78-3.97 man-hr ha-1). Urea application cost in HB, PUA and USGA was Tk 4,624, 3,216-3,424 and 3,305-3,483 per hectare in both the locations. Prilled urea application method reduced the production cost. Urea application methods showed insignificant effect on grain yield. BRRI prilled urea safely dispensed urea fertilizer in subsurface, increased the efficacy of urea fertilizer and saved urea fertilizer without sacrificing grain yield. BRRI prilled urea applicator could be a viable technology in rice cultivation. Extensive dissemination works should be undertaken in different agro-ecological zones for wide spread adoption of the applicator.Bangladesh Rice j. 2015, 19(2): 71-81
Add-Drop Filter Based on Wavelength-Dependent Light Interlink between Lithium-Niobate Microwaveguide Chip and Microfiber Knot Ring
Authors: Zhou Suxu , Wang Yuan , He Donghui , Hu Yang , Yu Jianhui , Chen Zhe , Guan Heyuan , Zhang Jun , Luo Yunhan , Tang Jieyuan , Lu Huihui
Published: June 2016

In this paper, we experimentally demonstrate an add-drop filter based on wavelength-dependent light coupling between a lithium-niobate (LN) microwaveguide chip and a microfiber knot ring (MKR). The MKR was fabricated from a standard single-mode fiber, and the LN microwaveguide chip works as a robust substrate to support the MKR. The guided light can be transmitted through add and drop functionality and the behaviors of the add-drop filter can be clearly observed. Furthermore, its performance dependence on the MKR diameter is also studied experimentally. The approach, using a LN microwaveguide chip as a platform to couple and integrate the MKR, may enable us to realize an optical interlink between the microstructured chip and the micro/nano fiber-optic device.
Wind Turbine Driving a PM Synchronous Generator Using Novel Recurrent Chebyshev Neural Network Control with the Ideal Learning Rate
Authors: Lin Chih-Hong
Published: June 2016

A permanent magnet (PM) synchronous generator system driven by wind turbine (WT), connected with smart grid via AC-DC converter and DC-AC converter, are controlled by the novel recurrent Chebyshev neural network (NN) and amended particle swarm optimization (PSO) to regulate output power and output voltage in two power converters in this study. Because a PM synchronous generator system driven by WT is an unknown non-linear and time-varying dynamic system, the on-line training novel recurrent Chebyshev NN control system is developed to regulate DC voltage of the AC-DC converter and AC voltage of the DC-AC converter connected with smart grid. Furthermore, the variable learning rate of the novel recurrent Chebyshev NN is regulated according to discrete-type Lyapunov function for improving the control performance and enhancing convergent speed. Finally, some experimental results are shown to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control method for a WT driving a PM synchronous generator system in smart grid.
How Do Urban Forests Compare? Tree Diversity in Urban and Periurban Forests of the Southeastern US
Authors: Blood Amy , Starr Gregory , Escobedo Francisco , Chappelka Art , Staudhammer Christina
Published: June 2016

There is a need to understand how anthropogenic influences affect urban and periurban forest diversity at the regional scale. This study aims to compare urban and periurban tree composition along a geographic gradient, and test hypotheses about species composition and ecological homogeneity. We paired urban forest (UF) data from eight cities across the southeastern US with periurban forest (PF) data from the USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis program. We found that tree diversity, as well as both observed and estimated species richness values were greater in UF versus PF. Community size structure analysis also indicated a greater proportion of large trees and greater numbers of non-native, invasive, and unclassified tree species in the UF versus the PF, regardless of location. Both forest type and ecological province had a significant effect on community species composition, with forests closer together in space being more similar to each other than those more distant. While land use change and management has been associated with ecological homogenization in human dominated landscapes, we found that species composition was more dissimilar along latitudinal lines than compared to between forest types, refuting this hypothesis, at least in terms of tree diversity.
Association between IGF2BP2 Polymorphisms and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case–Control Study and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Rao Ping , Wang Hao , Fang Honghong , Gao Qing , Zhang Jie , Song Manshu , Zhou Yong , Wang Youxin , Wang Wei
Published: June 2016

Background: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) found that IGF2BP2 rs4402960 and rs1470579 polymorphisms were associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) risk. Many studies have replicated this association, but yielded inconsistent results. Materials and Methods: A case-control study consisting of 461 T2DM patients and 434 health controls was conducted to detect the genetic susceptibility of IGF2BP2 in a northern Han Chinese population. A meta-analysis was to evaluate the association more precisely in Asians. Results: In the case-control study, the carriers of TT genotype at rs4402960 had a higher T2DM risk than the G carriers (TG + GG) (adjusted odd ratio (AOR) = 1.962, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 1.065–3.612, p = 0.031]; CC carriers at rs1470579 were more susceptible to T2DM than A carriers (CA + AA) (AOR = 2.014, 95% CI = 1.114–3.642, p = 0.021). The meta-analysis containing 36 studies demonstrated that the two polymorphisms were associated with T2DM under the allele comparison, genetic models of dominant and recessive in Asians (p < 0.05). The rs4402960 polymorphisms were significantly associated with the T2DM risk after stratification by diagnostic criterion, size of sample and average age and BMI of cases, while there’re no consistent results for rs1470579. Conclusions: Our data suggests that IGF2BP2 polymorphisms are associated with T2DM in Asian populations.
Effect of Nano-Al2O3 on the Toxicity and Oxidative Stress of Copper towards Scenedesmus obliquus
Authors: Li Xiaomin , Zhou Suyang , Fan Wenhong
Published: June 2016

Nano-Al2O3 has been widely used in various industries; unfortunately, it can be released into the aquatic environment. Although nano-Al2O3 is believed to be of low toxicity, it can interact with other pollutants in water, such as heavy metals. However, the interactions between nano-Al2O3 and heavy metals as well as the effect of nano-Al2O3 on the toxicity of the metals have been rarely investigated. The current study investigated copper toxicity in the presence of nano-Al2O3 towards Scenedesmus obliquus. Superoxide dismutase activity and concentration of glutathione and malondialdehyde in cells were determined in order to quantify oxidative stress in this study. Results showed that the presence of nano-Al2O3 reduced the toxicity of Cu towards S. obliquus. The existence of nano-Al2O3 decreased the growth inhibition of S. obliquus. The accumulation of copper and the level of oxidative stress in algae were reduced in the presence of nano-Al2O3. Furthermore, lower copper accumulation was the main factor that mitigated copper toxicity with the addition of nano-Al2O3. The decreased copper uptake could be attributed to the adsorption of copper onto nanoparticles and the subsequent decrease of available copper in water.
Effects of Cerium and Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles in Soil on the Nutrient Composition of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Kernels
Authors: Pošćić Filip , Mattiello Alessandro , Fellet Guido , Miceli Fabiano , Marchiol Luca
Published: June 2016

The implications of metal nanoparticles (MeNPs) are still unknown for many food crops. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of cerium oxide (nCeO2) and titanium oxide (nTiO2) nanoparticles in soil at 0, 500 and 1000 mg·kg−1 on the nutritional parameters of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) kernels. Mineral nutrients, amylose, β-glucans, amino acid and crude protein (CP) concentrations were measured in kernels. Whole flour samples were analyzed by ICP-AES/MS, HPLC and Elemental CHNS Analyzer. Results showed that Ce and Ti accumulation under MeNPs treatments did not differ from the control treatment. However, nCeO2 and nTiO2 had an impact on composition and nutritional quality of barley kernels in contrasting ways. Both MeNPs left β-glucans unaffected but reduced amylose content by approximately 21%. Most amino acids and CP increased. Among amino acids, lysine followed by proline saw the largest increase (51% and 37%, respectively). Potassium and S were both negatively impacted by MeNPs, while B was only affected by 500 mg nCeO2·kg−1. On the contrary Zn and Mn concentrations were improved by 500 mg nTiO2·kg−1, and Ca by both nTiO2 treatments. Generally, our findings demonstrated that kernels are negatively affected by nCeO2 while nTiO2 can potentially have beneficial effects. However, both MeNPs have the potential to negatively impact malt and feed production.
A Preliminary Assessment of the Role of Ambient Nitric Oxide Exposure in Hospitalization with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis
Authors: Mohammed Nuredin , Everard Mark , Ayres Jon , Barker Nicola , Litchfield Ian
Published: June 2016

Some in vitro studies have indicated a possible link between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and exposure to Nitric Oxide (NO). However, these studies used much higher NO concentrations than normally found in the ambient environment. This preliminary study explored whether an association was present with short-term exposure to NO in the environment. RSV-related admission data between November 2011 and February 2012 were obtained from Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The dates of admission were linked to contemporaneous ambient NO derived from sentinel air monitors. The case-crossover design was used to study the relationship between daily RSV admissions and NO, controlling for temperature and relative humidity. We found little evidence of association between daily RSV admission rates and exposure to ambient NO at different lags or average exposure across several lags. The findings should, however, be viewed with caution due to the low number of events observed during the time frame. It is possible that the apparent lack of association may be accounted for by the timing of the seasonal RSV epidemic in relation to peaks in NO concentrations. A larger study incorporating a wider range of RSV and NO peaks would determine whether said peaks enhanced the number of RSV hospitalizations in children.
High-Level Expression of Recombinant Bovine Lactoferrin in Pichia pastoris with Antimicrobial Activity
Authors: Iglesias-Figueroa Blanca , Valdiviezo-Godina Norberto , Siqueiros-Cendón Tania , Sinagawa-García Sugey , Arévalo-Gallegos Sigifredo , Rascón-Cruz Quintín
Published: June 2016

In this study, bovine lactoferrin (bLf), an iron-binding glycoprotein considered an important nutraceutical protein because of its several properties, was expressed in Pichia pastoris KM71-H under AOX1 promoter control, using pJ902 as the recombinant plasmid. Dot blotting analysis revealed the expression of recombinant bovine lactoferrin (rbLf) in Pichia pastoris. After Bach fermentation and purification by molecular exclusion, we obtained an expression yield of 3.5 g/L of rbLf. rbLf and predominantly pepsin-digested rbLf (rbLfcin) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) BL21DE3, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) FRI137, and, in a smaller percentage, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Ps. Aeruginosa) ATCC 27833. The successful expression and characterization of functional rbLf expressed in Pichia pastoris opens a prospect for the development of natural antimicrobial agents produced recombinantly.