bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Telehealth and Autism: Treating Challenging Behavior at Lower Cost
Authors: Lindgren Scott , Wacker David , Suess Alyssa , Schieltz Kelly , Pelzel Kelly , Kopelman Todd , Lee John , Romani Patrick , Waldron Debra
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVE:

To determine whether challenging behavior in young children with autism and other developmental disabilities can be treated successfully at lower cost by using telehealth to train parents to implement applied behavior analysis (ABA).

METHODS:

We compared data on the outcomes and costs for implementing evidence-based ABA procedures to reduce problem behavior by using 3 service delivery models: in-home therapy, clinic-based telehealth, and home-based telehealth. Participants were 107 young children diagnosed with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders, and data analysis focused on the 94 children who completed treatment.

RESULTS:

All 3 service delivery models demonstrated successful reduction of problem behavior by training parents to conduct functional analysis and functional communication training. The mean percentage reduction in problem behavior was >90% in all 3 groups after treatment, and treatment acceptability based on parent ratings was high for all groups. Total costs for implementing treatment were lowest for home telehealth, but both telehealth models were significantly less costly than in-home therapy.

CONCLUSIONS:

This research demonstrated that parents can use ABA procedures to successfully treat behavior problems associated with autism spectrum disorders regardless of whether treatment is directed by behavior consultants in person or via remote video coaching. Because ABA telehealth can achieve similar outcomes at lower cost compared with in-home therapy, geographic barriers to providing access to ABA for treating problem behavior can be minimized. These findings support the potential for using telehealth to provide research-based behavioral treatment to any family that has access to the Internet.
Differences in Perceived Need for Medical, Therapeutic, and Family Support Services Among Children With ASD
Authors: Benevides Teal W. , Carretta Henry J. , Mandell David S.
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVE:

Identifying racial and ethnic differences in perceived need for treatment among families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will improve understanding of disparities in care seeking. We described racial and ethnic differences in perceived need for services that children with ASD and their families frequently use.

METHODS:

We conducted bivariate analyses of racial and ethnic categories and perceived need for 6 common services used by children with ASD as found in the 2005 to 2006 (n = 2123) and the 2009 to 2010 (n = 3055) National Survey of Children With Special Health Care Needs data sets. Multivariate logistic regressions within concatenated data sets were conducted to examine associations between racial and ethnic category and perceived service needs while controlling for predisposing, enabling, and child factors.

RESULTS:

Compared with caregivers of white non-Hispanic children with ASD, caregivers of Hispanic children reported less need for prescription medications in adjusted multivariate analyses. Caregivers of black non-Hispanic children with ASD reported less need for prescription medications and for child and family mental health services than caregivers of white non-Hispanic children. Both English-speaking Hispanic caregivers and black non-Hispanic caregivers reported greater need for occupational, speech, and physical therapy than white non-Hispanic caregivers. No racial or ethnic differences were found in perceived need for specialty medical care or respite care.

CONCLUSIONS:

Caregivers of children with ASD from different racial and ethnic backgrounds may differentially perceive need for different types of care. Their perceptions may in turn affect how they prioritize and seek care, independent of their child’s specific needs.
High-speed detection of emergent market clustering via an unsupervised parallel genetic algorithm
Authors: Hendricks Dieter , Gebbie Tim , Wilcox Diane
Published: February 2016

We implement a master-slave parallel genetic algorithm with a bespoke log-likelihood fitness function to identify emergent clusters within price evolutions. We use graphics processing units (GPUs) to implement a parallel genetic algorithm and visualise the results using disjoint minimal spanning trees. We demonstrate that our GPU parallel genetic algorithm, implemented on a commercially available general purpose GPU, is able to recover stock clusters in sub-second speed, based on a subset of stocks in the South African market. This approach represents a pragmatic choice for low-cost, scalable parallel computing and is significantly faster than a prototype serial implementation in an optimised C-based fourth-generation programming language, although the results are not directly comparable because of compiler differences. Combined with fast online intraday correlation matrix estimation from high frequency data for cluster identification, the proposed implementation offers cost-effective, near-real-time risk assessment for financial practitioners.
Urban farming as a possible source of trace metals in human diets
Authors: Olowoyo Joshua O. , Lion Gladness N.
Published: February 2016

Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation have greatly increased the concentrations of trace metals as pollutants in the urban environment. These pollutants (trace metals) are more likely to have an adverse effect on peri-urban agriculture which is now becoming a permanent feature of the landscape of many urban cities in the world. This review reports on the concentrations of trace metals in crops, including leafy vegetables harvested from different urban areas, thus highlighting the presence of trace metals in leafy vegetables. Various pathways of uptake of trace metals by leafy vegetables, such as the foliar and roots, and possible health risks associated with urban faming are discussed and various morphological and physiological impacts of trace metals in leafy vegetables are described. Defensive mechanisms and positive aspects of trace metals in plants are also highlighted.
Responses of African elephants towards a bee threat: Its application in mitigating human–elephant conflict
Authors: Ndlovu Mduduzi , Devereux Emma , Chieffe Melissa , Asklof Kendra , Russo Alicia
Published: February 2016

Human settlement expansion into elephant ranges, as well as increasing elephant populations within confined areas has led to heightened levels of human–elephant conflict in southern African communities living near protected areas. Several methods to mitigate this conflict have been suggested including the use of bees as an elephant deterrent. We investigated whether bee auditory and olfactory cues (as surrogates for live bees) could be used to effectively deter elephants. We evaluated the responses of elephants in the southern section of the Kruger National Park to five different treatments: (1) control noise, (2) buzzing bee noise, (3) control noise with honey scent, (4) honey scent, and (5) bee noise with honey scent. Elephants did not respond or displayed less heightened responses to the first four treatments. All elephants exposed to the bee noise with honey scent responded with defensive behaviours and 15 out of 21 individuals also fled. We concluded that buzzing bees or honey scent as isolated treatments (as may be the case with dormant beehives) were not effective elephant deterrents, but rather an active beehive emitting a combination of auditory and olfactory cues was a viable deterrent. However, mismatches in the timing of elephant raids and activity of bees may limit the use of bees in mitigating the prevailing human–elephant conflict.
Neutrophil extracellular traps and their role in health and disease
Authors: Nel Jan G. , Theron Annette J. , Pool Roger , Durandt Chrisna , Tintinger Gregory R. , Anderson Ronald
Published: February 2016

The human innate immune system is indispensable for protection against potentially invasive microbial and viral pathogens, either neutralising them or containing their spread until effective mobilisation of the slower, adaptive (specific), immune response. Until fairly recently, it was believed that the human innate immune system possessed minimal discriminatory activity in the setting of a rather limited range of microbicidal or virucidal mechanisms. However, recent discoveries have revealed that the innate immune system possesses an array of novel pathogen recognition mechanisms, as well as a resourceful and effective alternative mechanism of phagocyte (predominantly neutrophil)-mediated, anti-infective activity known as NETosis. The process of NETosis involves an unusual type of programmed, purposeful cell death, resulting in the extracellular release of a web of chromatin heavily impregnated with antimicrobial proteins. These structures, known as neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), immobilise and contribute to the eradication of microbial pathogens, ensuring that the anti-infective potential of neutrophils is sustained beyond the lifespan of these cells. The current review is focused on the mechanisms of NETosis and the role of this process in host defence. Other topics reviewed include the potential threats to human health posed by poorly controlled, excessive formation of NETs, specifically in relation to development of autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases, as well as exacerbation of acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of the airways.
Spoilage potential of a novel group of bacteria isolated from dairy products
Authors: Tsôeu L. Ingrid , Jooste Piet J. , Charimba George , Hugo Celia J.
Published: February 2016

Cold-tolerant bacteria, also known as psychrotrophic bacteria, are notorious contaminants of milk in the refrigerated dairy food chain. These organisms, especially the pseudomonads, may produce heat-resistant enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of proteins and lipids in milk and dairy products. Such reactions result in a variety of defects in the raw or unprocessed milk that may affect the suitability of such milk for further processing. The enzymes produced may cause defects in long-life dairy products such as cheese, butter and long-life milk. In the present study, a range of 18 yellow pigmented psychrotrophic bacteria, collectively known as flavobacteria, were isolated from local dairy products. One aim of this study was to identify these bacteria to species level using molecular techniques. A second aim was to determine the spoilage potential of these organisms based on profiles generated by the BIOLOG system (that may relate to hydrolytic enzymes produced). Of the 18 isolates, 14 belonged to the genus Chryseobacterium while 4 were identified as Empedobacter isolates. The most active spoilage organisms in this group were shown to be C. bovis, C. shigense and E. brevis. These findings illustrate that enzymatically catalysed defects in dairy products should not be attributed solely to acknowledged psychrotrophic bacteria such as the pseudomonads, but that flavobacterial species may also be actively involved.
Study of the autonomic function in pregnancy
Authors: Araújo Wagner Santos , Petto Jefferson , Santos Alan Carlos Nery dos , Oliveira Francisco Thiago Oliveira de , Mata Cauê Santos da , Mantese João Carlos , Cury Maria Cristina , Sigulem Dirce Maria , Gardenghi Guilliano
Published: February 2016

Introduction: Pregnancy is characterized by physiological changes related to the formation of an ideal environment for the fetus.This period is not unusual occur deviations from normality, as well as imbalance between the various body systems, especially theautonomic nervous system, which can result in pathological conditions. Objective: To evaluate the cardiovascular autonomic functionand in accordance with gestational age pregnant women in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter, by studying the Heart Rate Variability (HRV).Method: Were evaluated 20 pregnant women enrolled in a Basic Health Unit. The protocol was divided into two phases with 10 minutesduration in the left lateral decubitus (LLD) and 10 minutes in the sitting position (SEDT). Evaluated: heart rate (HR), ParasympatheticFunction (HF) and Function Friendly and influence Parasympathetic (LF), Balance sympathetic / parasympathetic (LF / HF), systolic bloodpressure (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) and Respiratory Rate (FR). The DLE phases, SEDT and the transition between them were compared ineach trimester. The transitional period and both times were also compared separately according to gestational age. The moments 0min(A), 10min (B) and 20 min (C); were also faced, and finally comparing the quarters 1 (D) 2 (E) and 3 (F). Statistical analysis was applied toFriedman’s analysis of variance. Results: Compared to the steps (0min- x10min- DLE DLE / SEDT x20min- SEDT) in the 1st quarter, therewas no significance for HR, SBP, DBP and FR. In the 2nd quarter, when analyzed times (0min- x10min- DLE DLE / SEDT x20min- SEDT)with each other, not reach significance the variables HR, SBP, DBP, RF and LF / HF ratio. By analyzing the times (0min- x10min- DLEDLE / SEDT x20min- SEDT) of the 3rd quarter, it was for HR, SBP, DBP, RF and LF / HF values without significance. Conclusion: This studyindicates the existence of significant changes in the autonomic nervous system and cardiorespiratory.
Influence of the cervical spine manipulation in the neck disability index in patients with chronic neck pain: A preliminary study
Authors: Miranda Iã Ferreira , Facchini Daniel , Manfio Eliane Fátima
Published: February 2016

Introduction: Neck pain is one of the major problems managed by chiropractors, therefore its common the use of spinal manipulationto manage this problem. Objective: To evaluate the influence of Cervical Spine Manipulation (CSM) in the Neck Disability Index (NDI) ofpatients with chronic neck pain compared to a manipulative sham group. Method: 15 patients with chronic neck pain, were randomlyassigned into one of two groups. Experimental Group (EG), with 8 patients, mean age of 30.6(13.7) years and Sham Group (SG), with 7patients, mean age of 38.9(17.0) years. All the patients signed a Voluntary Informed Consent Document, approved by the university’sresearch ethics committee (n°555.015). The NDI was used to evaluate the outcome. The EG intervention was the CSM, performed 4times, along a mean of 39.2 days. The SG was subjected to a similar cervical manipulative sensory experience, also performed 4 times,along a mean of 30.6 days. Paired and unpaired Student’s t-test was used to assess intra and inter group differences, respectively.Results: Statistically significant differences (p=0.000) were found for NDI between the pre and post-treatment evaluations of both theEG (26.3(5.0) % pre; 10.9(7.1) % post) and the SG (30.1(3.7) % pre; 18.4(5.3) % post). There were no significant differences for NDI inthe pre-treatment between groups (p=0.122), however statistically significant differences were found in the post-treatment betweenthe EG and the SG (p=0.039). Conclusion: The result shows that after the treatment period both groups showed improvement for NDI,however the CSM in the EG resulted in an improved outcome in the treatment of patients with chronic neck pain.
The influence of ultrasonic radiation of low intensity in cultured fibroblast cells
Authors: Bertin Larissa Dragonetti , Pires-Oliveira Deise Aparecida Almeida , Oliveira Priscila Daniela , Serpeloni Juliana Almeida , Szezerbaty Stheace Kelly Fernandes , Santos João Paulo Manfre , Oliveira Rodrigo Franco
Published: February 2016

Introduction: In vitro and in vivo put in evidence that the Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound therapy exerts a significant influence on cellfunction (cytoskeleton organization, stimulation of mitochondrial activity, ATP levels and plasma membrane). Objective: This studywill analyze the radiation of low intensity pulsed ultrasound in fibroblast cells L 929. Method: In this study are presented the data fromeach exposure group average and standard deviation in each moment of evaluation (24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours). The controlgroup (received no radiation), 0.2 W/cm2 with 10% pulse regime (1: 9 duty cycle), 0.2 W / cm2 with 20% pulse regime (2: 8 cycle work),0.4 W/cm2 with pulse scheme 10% (1: 9 duty cycle), 0.4 W/cm2 with pulse scheme 20% (2: 8 duty cycle). The analyzes will be performedthrough optical microscopy, MTT method 3 - (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide, within the incubation timesof 24, 48 and 72 hours. Results: Given the above study, the results presented in this project will be directed to increase the stimulationprocess and proliferation of fibroblast cells from the pulsed ultrasonic irradiation of low intensity, correlating with the healing process,neovascularization and repair. Conclusion: Therefore, the study of the effect of ultrasound from cell culture provides us with a simpleand informative model on the significant aspects of the use of physical therapy in vivo system.
The trunk extensor flexor relationship in men and women by isokinetic dynamometry
Authors: Simbala Marcia , Czaikoski Camila Ksaveria , Eduardo Fernanda Maria Cercal , Moser Auristela Duarte Lima , Bernardelli Rafaella Stradiotto
Published: February 2016

Introduction: The thoracolumbar musculature plays a key role in the balance and stability of the pelvis. The isokinetic dynamometerprovides accurate assessment of muscle performance and treatment guidance. Objective: To compare the flexors / extensors of thetrunk link between sedentary men and women, asymptomatic by isokinetic dynamometry. Method: An observational cross-sectionalstudy. The sample consisted of 100 asymptomatic sedentary volunteers, 50 males and 50 females with a mean age of 22.2 ± 3.3 years.The collection was made in the center of isokinetic dynamometry of the university grew. The Cybex Norm isokinetic dynamometerModel 7000 ™, trunk module was used. The subjects were weighed and measured, made global warming a 5 minutes cycle ergometerunloaded. Tested the flexor and extensor muscles in concentric and eccentric contractions, with an interval of three minutes betweeneach assessment. We adopted a range of 10 degrees of extension to 70 degrees of flexion, with five repetitions at angular velocity 60 ͨ / sperforming maximal strength. Familiarity with the equipment was done in the way of submaximal intensity contraction. The analysiswas performed using SPSS, version 20.0 (p <0.05). Results: muscle ratio for females was higher compared to males, demonstrating inmen greater deficit flexors compared to extensors of the trunk. Conclusion: no significant neither for females nor for males difference.Confirming that the ratio of muscle strength agonist/antagonist of a joint should not change regardless of the mode of contraction is tested.
The effect of elastic abdominal binder use on respiratory function on persons with high spinal cord injury at orthostatic position.
Authors: Costa Viviane de Souza Pinho , Costa Bianca Teixeira , Jr Rubens Alexandre da Silva , Filho Ruy Moreira da Costa , Cardoso Jefferson Rosa
Published: February 2016

Introduction: Spinal cord injury causes respiratory muscles paralysis, especially in high thoracic paraplegia and tetraplegia with injury above or right on the sixth thoracic segment, and also biomechanics, volumes, capacities and respiratory pressures changes in affected people. The elastic abdominal binder provides a mechanical support for respiratory function treatment, assisting with abdominal restraint and abdominal compliance reduction while at orthostatic position. Objective: To verify the elastic abdominal binder effect on the respiratory function of people with spinal cord injuries during standing position with the help of orthostatic table, from vertical angle position of 60° and 90°. Method: The study included 56 people suffering from spinal cord injury with motor level above or right on the sixth thoracic segment. They were randomly divided into four distinct groups regarding the use or not of the binder and different inclinations of the orthostatic table during the evaluation procedure. The measured outcomes were vital capacity, tidal volume, inspiratory and expiratory pressure and oxygen saturation. The descriptive analysis presented according to average and standard deviation or median and interquartile. For the outcomes analysis of the five evaluations, the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) of two factors with repeated measures was used. Statistical significance was set at 5%. Results: The values obtained from respiratory parameters showed no statistical significance regarding the elastic abdominal binder intervention nor on the angle of the standing position. Conclusion: There was no contrasting effect regarding the use of the binder among the evaluated people, therefore it should not be nominated as a standard procedure in the treatment of spinal cord injury at orthostatic position. However, this procedure should not be absolute contraindicated, thus its effect has not demonstrated any harm to participants.
A POSSIBILIDADE DE RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO CIVIL POR ABANDONO: UMA ANÁLISE À LUZ DA OBRA “O ESTRANGEIRO” DE ALBERT CAMUS
Authors: AZAMBUJA Mariana Menna Barreto
Published: February 2016

A bela obra existencialista de Albert Camus nos faz refletir acerca do valor do afeto das relações parentais. O protagonista se mostra frio e indiferente frente à morte da mãe, o que de certa forma colaborará para um trágico desfecho em sua vida. O presente artigo busca uma reflexão a respeito da possibilidade ou não de responsabilizar civilmente um sujeito pela falta de afeto ou pelo abandono, analisando as implicações jurídicas do caso. Com um enfoque prático da questão, a obra “O Estrangeiro” será analisada em paralelo à discussão jurídica, tendo em vista que o livro relata um bom exemplo de um filho que não demonstra se importar com a perda da mãe.
O DIREITO À DESCONEXÃO DO TRABALHO: UMA PROPOSTA CONCEITUAL A PARTIR DA FILOSOFIA EXISTENCIALISTA E “O ESTRANGEIRO” DE ALBERT CAMUS
Authors: DOS SANTOS Dartagnan Ferrer
Published: February 2016

Resumo: Neste artigo pretende-se usar o fundo existencialista da obra “O Estrangeiro” de Albert Camus para esboçar uma proposta de análise do novo “direito à desconexão” do trabalho. Para isso, serão apresentados os fundamentos elementares de parte daquela vertente filosófica e do novo direito, fazendo-se ao final a ligação entre ambos.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE O DIREITO E A LITERATURA, A PARTIR DO ROMANCE “O ESTRANGEIRO”, DE ALBERT CAMUS
Authors: MARASCHIN Claudio
Published: February 2016

Este artigo pretende analisar de forma simples e breve o romance “O Estrangeiro”, do autor Albert Camus, procurando identificar aspectos que possam contribuir na reflexão sobre o Direito, enquanto ciência interdisciplinar, especialmente no que diz respeito às influências dos pré-juízos ou pré-conceitos morais no ato de julgar, em detrimento dos fatos geradores de ilicitude legalmente prevista e os riscos de tal caminho para o Estado de Direito.
FEI Titan 80-300 STEM
Authors: Heggen Marc , Luysberg Martina , Tillmann Karsten
Published: February 2016

The FEI Titan 80-300 STEM is a scanning transmission electron microscope equipped with a field emission electron gun, a three-condenser lens system, a monochromator unit, and a Cs probe corrector (CEOS), a post-column energy filter system (Gatan Tridiem 865 ER) as well as a Gatan 2k slow scan CCD system. Characterised by a STEM resolution of 80 pm at 300 kV, the instrument was one of the first of a small number of sub-ångström resolution scanning transmission electron microscopes in the world when commissioned in 2006.
An Overview of The Traditional Use of Sago for Sago-based Food Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Metaragakusuma Andi Patiware , Katsuya Osozawa , Bai Hu
Published: February 2016

The use of sago had been practiced traditionally since ancient times by people who live in sago producing areas in Indonesia, and it had been able to gradually create sago-based food industry. As a result, sago has become an important raw material. Nevertheless, most sago-based food industry occurs naturally without an integrated comprehensive plan. The processing skills are inherited from the ancestors and handed down to the next generation continuously. In addition, there are many descriptions of the traditional way to prepare foods from sago. Surely, the wider utilization of sago can be a catalyst for rural industrial development. Thus, this paper is intended to deliver information about the diversity of traditional use of sago for sago-based food industry from all the major sago-producing areas in Indonesia in order to focus the farmers`, entrepreneurs’, and Indonesian government`s attention. It is predicted that sago demands in the future will increase. The sustainability of sago as a raw material for sago-based industry, however, will not be discussed in this paper. Further studies on that is needed
Keywords:Sago-based food Industry, Sago Palm, Sago Starch, The use of Sago. 
 
Possibilities of Government’s Intervention on Canned Fish Industry based on LCA Approach.
Authors: Choiron Miftahul
Published: February 2016

Nowadays, the competitiveness for industry is not only measured by the quality of product, but also its sustainability for the environment. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is tool for the systematic evaluation of the environmental aspects of a product or service system through all stages of its life cycle. In Indonesia, the application of LCA is quite narrow. Most of the researches and applications of LCA only involves the industry. Whereas government can plays a role in LCA applications. The aim of this study to identify the possibilities of government role on fish canning industries based on Life Cycle Assessment approach. A fish canning industry case is used in this study. In particular case used, the fish canning process is classified in 7 production subsystems. Reducing the environmental impact of fish canning industry could be undertaken by the industry itself and the government could support through rulemaking and regulations.  

Keywords: Fish canning industry, government’s intervention, life cycle assessment 
Marketing Organic Vegetables in Yogyakarta: Consumers Behavior in Modern Retailers and Community Market
Authors: Ismoyowati Dyah
Published: February 2016

People’s awareness of their health can be seen with the more and more popular of organic produce including vegetables. Display existed in modern retailers show the rising demand in Yogyakarta.  Changing way of how people’s buying from regular to organic ones was influenced by usage of online social media.  It is interesting to see how marketing innovation has been done to build customers community using social media by organic and healthy food producers in a community market.  

Keywords: Behavior, community, market, organic, vegetables. 
Consumers’ Choice for Vegetable Market Channels in Indonesia
Authors: Slamet Alim Setiawan , Nakayasu Akira
Published: February 2016

The purpose of this study is to explore consumers’ choice for vegetable market channels and to determine the factors which affect their choices. A survey involving 887 respondents was carried out in Jabodetabek area. This study found that the traditional retail formats (e.g., wet market, peddler, and kiosks aka warungs) were the favorable place for vegetable purchasing. The results of the multinomial logit model analysis suggests that consumers’ retail format choice is determined by domicile, education level, income level, employment status of women, and purchase frequency. Moreover, other factors that influenced consumer choice is price, quality of product, safety concern, store attributes, easiness & availability, and brand & traceability information.
Keywords: Consumers’ choice, vegetable market channels, multinomial logit analysis, factor analysis, Jabodetabek 
Effectiveness of the Usage of Various Solvent in Essential Oil Production from Tuberose Flower Waste (Polianthes Tuberose L.) by Enfleurage Method
Authors: Nugrahini Arita Dewi , Baskara Candra Dewa , . Jumeri , Ainuri Makhmudun
Published: February 2016

Tuberose flower wastes are potentially used as raw materials for producing essential oils. Enfleurage method was used in the extraction process of the flower wastes. Petroleum ether and hexane were used as solvents during the extraction, while snow white (white butter) was used as fat during the enfleurage process. The enfleurage process was done for 4 days with replacement of flowers every 24 hours. It was found that petroleum ether gave higher yield than hexane (i.e. 7.07%). However, compared with hexane, petroleum ether was still existed on the produced essential oil.

Keywords: enfleurage, hexane, petroleum ether, tuberose flower, waste 
Design Process of Hydrolysis and Fermentation Bioethanol Production from Seaweed Eucheuma cottonii to Renewable Energy Sovereignity
Authors: . Wagiman , Ainuri Makhmudun , Gusvita Rinda , . Jumeri
Published: February 2016

The aim of this research was study of E. cottonii to produce bioethanol fermentation substrate with a high reduction sugar content and low Hidroxymethilfurfural (HMF). Fermentation done by instant yeast and Saccharomyces cerevisiae culture of FNCC 3012.The best treatment was obtained in the combination of 2% of H2SO4 by time reaction of 120 minutes in 80°C produced 15.61 g/l reducing sugar and 5.03 g/l HMF. In fermented process, the hydrolysate with instant yeast starter delivered much more efficiency in 3.63 ml CO2 volume, 87.53% in fermentation efficiency, and 1.96 g/l reducing sugar on fifth day of fermentation.
Keywords: bioethanol, Eucheuma cottonii, fermentation, hydrolysis, process design
Selecting Postharvest Technology Method for Citrus Fruit using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Dirpan Andi , Slamet Alim Setiawan
Published: February 2016

Ehime Prefecture is one of the main citrus fruit producing regions in Japan. As many as 20 major citrus varieties are cultivated in Ehime annually. The harvest of citrus fruit in a large scale has brought the consequences in the postharvest deterioration. It could be caused by many factors, including metabolic changes, (biochemical changes associated with respiratory metabolism, ethylene biosynthesis and action, and compositional changes), growth and development (anatomical and morphological changes), physical injuries, water loss, physiological disorders, and pathological To reduce these losses, it is suggested to apply proper handling methods or postharvest technologies that delay senescence and maintain the best possible quality. There are some handling methods or postharvest technologies that can be used to maintain the quality of citrus fruit, such as: modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), controlled atmosphere storage (CAS), coatings, hot water treatment, and etc. In this paper, analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to select the best postharvest method for preserving citrus fruit in Ehime. The ability of the AHP to provide selection of the postharvest technology with process flexibility like criteria selection, technology selection and criteria weightages allows its use by students, researchers, entrepreneurs, technology facilitators, policy makers, etc.

Keywords: Analytic hierarchy process, postharvest, citrus. 
Plant Layout for Small Scale Food Industry
Authors: Khuriyati Nafis , Sukartiko Anggoro C. , Kartikasari Annisa
Published: February 2016

Small scale food industries are identical with labor intensive, low efficiency, and bad housekeeping. It needs specific improvement of performance related to their raw material characteristics as agricultural commodities. The study was conducted to improve the performance of small cracker industry through improved plant layout. It was done by considering the material flow, relationship between activities, food safety, equipment and workers' allowances, space utilization. Plant layout modification improves the small scale cracker industry in terms of material flow, the risk of contamination, space utilization, work safety, and energy for material handling.
Keywords: Crackers, energy expenditure, material handling, plant layout, small scale industry
The Influence of Risk Production Level toward Optimization Conservation Farming at Coastal Land in Yogyakarta Special Province, Indonesia
Authors: Widodo Aris Slamet
Published: February 2016

This research study aimed to analyse the influence of joint-well irrigation technology and windbarrier vegetation to the risk-production as well as to analyse the optimum resource allocation of conservation farming at coastal land influenced by risk-production. The research method applied in this study was a survey method. The location of study was along Samas coastal line in Yogyakarta Special Province, Indonesia. The risk-analysis technique used was maximum likelihood estimation method. The analysis of optimizing done by linier programming method by concluding variable of risk-production (windbarrier and joint-well irrigation technology).  The research findings concluded that conservation farming at coastal land was that farming done at coastal land aiming to get farming profit and conserve coastal land by cultivating windbarrier plants and providing joint-well irrigation system as well.  The analysis of risk-production concluded that variable of windbarrier on rainy season could significantly decrease risk-production against cultivating shallots worth 29.92%, eggplants worth 14.99%, and sweet potatoes worth 6.96% for every adding 1% of windbarier unit, while variable of joint-well only influenced toward risk-production on farming eggplants worth 2.61%. On rainy season 1, variable of jointwell influenced risk-production toward farming shallots worth 18,67% and sweet potatoes worth 20.07%, while variable of wind-barrier influenced significantly toward the farming shallots worth 21.63%, red chillies with 14.05% and sweet potatoes with 4.16%. On dry season 2, variable of joint-well only influenced risk-production on farming sweet potatoes with 13.69%, while variable of wind-barrier only infuenced farming shallots worth 28.21%.  Allocation of conservation farming resources at coastal lands by concluding variable of riskproduction (wind-barier and joint-well irrigation technology) has been optimal. Maximum income earned by farmers was Rp 11,647,110.-/year.  

Key words: optimising, risk-production, conservation farming, coastal land. 1
Identify Toxin Contamination in Peanuts Using the Development of Machine Vision Based on Image Processing Technique
Authors: Suyantohadi Atris , Masithoh Rudiati Evi
Published: February 2016

This research aimed at identifying the use of image processing technique and classifying the use of K-mean clustering of contaminated and uncontaminated peanuts. A machine vision system was made of a small aluminum box, equipped with a camera, a petri for placing the sample, USB connector, UV lamp, and a computer. Image processing methods consisted of analysis of the average color of RGB in the region of interest, convertion of RGB into HSV, segmentation process, as well as convertion image into grayscale and binary objects in order to obtain the total number of pixels value in the object area so that the mean value of the pixels of the area can be calculated. K-means algorithm was used to classify the contaminated and uncontaminated peanuts based on the average pixel value of R,G, B color parameters. The accuracy of a system was 100% meaning that the performance of machine vision can be used to identify the contaminated and uncontaminated peanuts.

Keywords: aflatoxin, K-mean clustering, machine vision, image processing, peanuts 
Inventory Level Analysis of Horticultural Commodities Exported by PT BSL from Central Java Indonesia to Singapore
Authors: Nashih AM Sa’dun , Widodo Kuncoro Harto , Ismoyowati Dyah
Published: February 2016

Horticultural commodities, in Indonesia, are one of the main clusters of export commodities. The demand of the commodities is relatively high due to the high economic level of consumers in Singapore. The exporter, e.g., PT BSL, had difficulties to meet the demand of Singapore’s importer. This problem will be analyzed with inventory system in the supply chain of vegetables and fruits exported from Central Java Indonesia to Singapore. To identify the problem, we combine a dynamic system approach and its validation. The data on existing conditions (with the level of rejection = 20%) were then formulated and modeled with two alternative scenarios, scenario1 and 2. In scenario 1, the level of rejection was set at the level of 10%, while scenario2 at the level of 30%. Based on the simulation results, it was found that the average level of inventory in the scenario 1 was at 661.9 kg per day, while in scenario 2 were 112.34 kg per day.

Keywords: dynamic systems, horticultural commodities, inventory, supply chain 
Policy Making Process for Small Scale Food Industries Based on The Alternative Priority of Assistance Needs
Authors: Aziz Ibnu Wahid Fakhrudin
Published: February 2016

The industrial sector in Bantul, Yogyakarta potential is still dominated by small industries. There are lack of synergy between many parties, both government and private sectors in developing and empowering small businesses making it difficult to achieve the goal of creating small businesses are resilient and competitive. Thus, the need for a study of alternative priority needs of small industries which results can be used as a reference in formulating policy of development of the small industry. This analysis is used to make decisions effective output over the decision making process. The main tools Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a functional hierarchy with the main input of human perception. By hierarchy, a complex and unstructured problems solved in their groups, and the groups are arranged into a hierarchy form. Small industries were chosen as research sample includes melinjo chips industry, rice crackers industry, bakery industry, peyek cracker industry, and snack food industry. Food industries are scattered in the district of Bantul, Yogyakarta Province. The result was two things: (1) the ineffectiveness of the direction of development; (2) the lack of a uniform indicators of success, because each agency builder seeks to pursue the goals and targets in accordance with the criteria that they have set themselves. Factors that influence the activity / operating a small food industry in order are processes, products, labor, and then raw materials. The need for an industrial to an alternative support is the cornerstone of determining the appropriate policy applied to each different industries. Priority factors in every industry are factors that influence the selection of alternatives that may need assistance in the form of training, equipment, technical, capital and then marketing.

Keywords: Analytical Hierarchy Process, Policy making, Small Scale Food industries 
Education for Sustainable Development through Dissemination of Good Cleaner Production Practices: University – Industry Collaboration toward Sustainable Agroindustry (A case on Pondoh Snake Fruit based SME)
Authors: Sukartiko Anggoro Cahyo , Khuriyati Nafis , . Wagiman , Supartono Wahyu , Kurniawan Muhammad Prasetya
Published: February 2016

Higher education plays an important role in the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Together with industry, the collaboration can provide a wider multiplier effect. Among others, agro-industry is one of sector that provides vast employment opportunities both on- and off-farms, which potentially improve welfare of human involved. However, its activities in effort to meet the needs of rapid increase of world’s population faced with scarcity problems, sometimes merely focus on economic sustainability. Therefore, disseminating good cleaner production practices, which emphasizes the reduction or removal of environmental contamination at the source (front of pipe concept) can be done to educate agro-industrial actors to implement sustainable development. Collaboration model between university and agro-industry in Education for Sustainable Development of Agroindustry is discussed in the paper.

Keywords: cleaner production, sustainable agro-industry, university – industry collaboration 
Combining Qualitative and Time Series Forecasting to Increase the Forecasting Accuracy for Instant Noodle Sales in Thailand
Authors: Khamphinit Teerada , Ongkunaruk Pornthipa
Published: February 2016

Demand forecasting is very important for the planning process. The forecast accuracy affects the efficiency of the procurement, production and delivery processes. Our research has the objective of increasing the sales forecasting accuracy of instant noodles for a case study company in Thailand. Many factors affect the sales of instant noodles, such as promotion, other commodities’ prices, national disaster and production capacity. Thus, we collected historical monthly sales data, analysed the data and their pattern and considered whether the data were irregular due to those factors. After obtaining the forecast data, data intervention by adjustment of the irregular effects was performed in accordance with our experience and judgement. Next, we used the predictor function in the Crystal Ball software to determine the best time series forecasting method for actual and adjusted sales data. Then, we verified the result with the actual sales data for one year. The result showed that the adjustment could increase the sales forecast accuracy by 46.14%, 22.53% and 56.42% for products A, B and C, respectively. In summary, the mean average percentage sales forecast error after adjustment was 6.48%–11.62%, which is better than the current method of forecasting based on experts.  

Keywords: Instant Noodle; Intervention; Qualitative Forecasting; Sales Adjustment; Time Ser ies Forecasting 
Analysis of Supply Chain Management Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr ) Based on Quality and Structure Logistics Cost
Authors: Kristanti Novita Erma , Guritno Adi Djoko , Supartono Wahyu
Published: February 2016

Supply chain management to minimize the risk of product damage and delays up to tier products. This ygstudy is aimed to determine the level of quality in each tier based on quality parameters and identify the structure of the logistics costs of logistics activity. The method is used convenience sampling through in depth interview about supply chain soybeans. The results showed a dominant logistics costs in material handling activities are 77.73 % and 19.20% of the total transportation logistic costs. Quality of soybeans in tier consumers showed that the water content of 11.4 %, 34.9% protein, size (0.4438 ± 0.0214) 10-4 m2, color L 56.053, a 4.833 and b 19.87 and texture: 96.16 N/mm 3:08. Efficient supply chain strategy is expected to reduce risk the damage to the product. 

Keywords:  nutrition, quality, soybeans, supply chain 
The Improvement of a Thai Organic Rice Supply Chain: A Case Study of a Community Enterprise
Authors: Prasertwattanakul Yaniga , Ongkunaruk Pornthipa
Published: February 2016

The demand for organic product has been increasing for decades due to consumer consciousness for health and environment. In Thailand, the volume of organic rice production is increasing, especially for the community enterprises. Our objectives are to explore the supply chain of a community enterprise in Uthai Thani, to analyze the business process and identify the problems and to provide the recommendation for an efficiency improvement. Then, we conduct an in-depth interview to gain better understanding of farmer and the community enterprise. Next, the business process analysis is analyzed using Integration Definition for Function Modeling (IDEF0). For farmers and the community enterprise, the key performance indicators are productivity, cost and quality. Then, the proper controls and mechanisms are proposed. These could be the direction for further development to enhance organic rice supply chain management for Thai producers especially smallholders to penetrate the international and domestic markets.

Keywords: Business Process Analysis; Community Enterprise; IDEF0; Organic Rice; Supply Chain Management 
A New Departure on Remote Island : A Case of Abalone Farming in Ehime, Japan
Authors: Kim Jihoon , Nakayasu Akira , Takenouchi Naruhiho
Published: February 2016

Japanese fish production is currently affected by two major currents: population ageing and lack of young leaders. I found a solution to resolve this problem which is the closed circulatory culture system on land. There is actual abalone farm that conducting these system in OH Island, Yahatahama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Although there are many benefits of using this system, competitive price could be a problem. Abalone imports rapidly increased over decade and has encroached upon the abalone market in Japan. Therefore cost reduction is the most important task.

Keywords: Remote Island, Abalone Farming, Grants-in-Aid Program 
The Multidisciplinary Nature Of Supply Chain Management: Where Does It Fit In Business Education?
Authors: Jones Michael A. , Cope Robert , Budden Michael C.
Published: February 2016

Supply chain management is an area of growing interest in both industry and academics. A number of new text books are available for courses in the area, and a number of Colleges of Business are adding relevant curriculum. However, questions arise as to what Supply Chain Management comprises, as to needed courses in the area, and an appropriate delineation as to which department is best suited to offer such a program. Issues business educators will face in an effort to initiate supply chain management programs are discussed.
From Fayols Mechanistic To Todays Organic Functions Of Management
Authors: McNamara Daniel E.
Published: February 2016

This paper reviews Fayols original five managerial functions, demonstrates that they are still being taught in todays management courses, and offers a new set of organic management functions more applicable to todays turbulent business environment.
Marketing To The Billions
Authors: Pinto Jo Ann
Published: February 2016

Book Review of The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits.
Graduates: Perceptions Of MBA Value
Authors: Bledsoe Maynard T. , Oatsvall Rebecca
Published: February 2016

MBA worth who decides? Much of the current assessment comes from market driven and/or institutional perspectives. This research examines responses from Meredith College MBA graduates to determine their perceptions of the worth and value of their MBA experience.
Teaching Elementary Accounting To Non-Accounting Majors
Authors: Lloyd Cynthia B. , Abbey Augustus
Published: February 2016

A central recurring theme in business education is the optimal strategy for improving introductory accounting, the gateway subject of business education. For many students, especially non-accounting majors, who are required to take introductory accounting as a requirement of the curriculum, introductory accounting has become a major obstacle for achieving their goal of obtaining undergraduate degree in business. This paper reviews a variety of common but underutilized strategies for presenting learning opportunities to non-accounting majors in their first accounting course. Effective teaching methodologies that will promote active learning to help non-accounting majors develop interest in accounting and enhance their critical thinking skills in the acquisition of accounting knowledge are explored. Included in this review are discussions about the adjustments that can be made relative to class size and individuality in the early pre-course stages. Teaching strategies such as the use of remedial modules, case studies, hands-on student participation opportunities, within or separate from the classroom lecture, mini-quizzes, and mnemonics are discussed. Guidance is offered to accounting academics who wish to fulfill their responsibility to students in the most difficult, rule-dominated, math-oriented, and consequently, high risk course of introductory accounting.