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PENDAFTARAN HAK TANGGUNGAN MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 4 TAHUN 1996
Authors: Marindowati Marindowati
Published: May 2017

To obtain credit, one form of guarantee is a guarantee of security rights stipulated in Law No. 4 of 1996 on Mortgage. A security interest is a security interest that is charged on land rights as defined in the BAL, following or not following other objects which constitute one unit with the ground In order to have legal certainty, then a security interest must be registered. Keywords : Lending, Mortgage.
ANALISIS PERJANJIAN KREDIT USAHA KECIL ANTARA BANK DAN PENGUSAHA
Authors: Marindowati Marindowati
Published: May 2017

Common business activities carried out by the bank for investments under its management, including various types of loans, among others. Investments in the form of credit is the main activity of a bank, because most of the income comes from lending banks. Provision of credit facilities by banks will help entrepreneurs in developing and improving their business, which in turn is expected to boost national economic growth.Keywords: Credit Agreement, Small Business
STUDI KOMPERATIF SISTEM GADAI KONVENSIONAL DENGAN GADAI SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Aprilianti Aprilianti
Published: May 2017

Pawn broking services in Indonesia, in addition to impose a conventional mortgage system set out in PP 103 2000 On Pawnshop, also impose sharia pawning system based on the provisions of Islamic law which is based on the Qur'an. In the conventional mortgage loan bears an interest rate that is accumulative and double for its services, while at the syariah pawn does not bear interest. Customer charged deposit money services, maintenance, preservation and biay assessment specified in the initial agreement. Keywords: Conventional Pawn, Pawn sharia
ANALISIS HUKUM TERHADAP PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN HUKUM JASA PENILAI ASET
Authors: Emirzon Joni
Published: May 2017

Institution asset appraiser is a professional business services to provide objective and independent assessment of the propert / assets. Appraisal services are particularly vulnerable to the game mark-up value of the property so that the necessary arrangements are obvious. Enterprises appraiser regulated in special regulations are still very few in number in addition to the Code of Conduct is dominated by services. Although the provisions of Code of Law. Civil and Penal Code may be used, but still required a variety of strict rules, such as in the areas of capital markets, banking, so as not to cause a variety of problems. Keywords: Asset Appraisal Services, Liquidation
PERJANJIAN BELI SEWA SEBAGAI PERJANJIAN BAKU
Authors: Nurhasanah Siti
Published: May 2017

Legal status of the parties to the agreement to buy rental car as standard contracts, showing the rights and obligations that are not balanced between sellers and buyers lease rent. The obligation to lease buyers, more dominant than the rights that should be owned. This happened contrary to the rights and obligations for employers. Keywords: Buy Lease, Raw Agreements
DESKRIPSI PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM DESAIN INDUSTRI BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 31 TAHUN 2000
Authors: Dwiatin Lindati
Published: May 2017

Desain merupakan salah satu indikator akan nilai dari suatu produk, karena dengan desain yang semakin menarik maka nilai sebuah produk ikut terdongkrak, sehingga hal tersebut dapat meningkatkan sektor industri di Indonesia.Undang-undang No. 31 Tahun 2000 tentang Desain Industri memberikan perlindungan hukum bagi desain industri yang terdaftar, artinya hak desain industri tidak timbul dengan sendirinya, melainkan harus melalui proses pendaftaran, karena UUDI menganut first to file principle, sehingga pendaftaran dijadikan sebagai alat bukti kepemilikan desain industri.Kata Kunci: Desain Industri, Undang-undang Nomor 31 Tahun 2000
PEMBANGUNAN PENEGAKAN HUKUM PIDANA YANG MENGEFEKTIFKAN KORPORASI SEBAGAI SUBJEK TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI
Authors: Siswanto Heni
Published: May 2017

The criminal law enforcement policy (PHP), currently associated, corporations as subject’s perpetrators of corruption (TPK) include PHP in the formulation stage, the application stage and the execution stage. PHP formulation stage (in abstracto) is based on Article 20 of Law on Corruption which should be a strong legal basis to hold corporations as subjects of TPK, TPK equivalent to the subject of TPK doers of civil servants and individuals. PHP application stage (in concreto) indicates that the corporation as the subject TPK doers very rarely applied / applied to account for the corporation as a principal TPK arguing that criminal sanctions can be imposed is limited; the difficulty of proving corporation fault; the difficulty of law enforcement officers discovered the theory / doctrine and legal basis of corporate errors. Development of PHP policy streamline   corporation as the subject doers of TPK in the future related to the renewal of substance, structure and legal culture of corruption and streamline the corporation as a subject the perpetrator TPK. Renewal terms of substance related to the formulation of criminal crime, fault / criminal liability as well as criminal and punishment (strafsoort, strafmat and strafmodus / modaliteit); Renewal in terms of the legal structure of corruption related to the need for law enforcement agencies that further enhance the insight to streamline the corporation as a subject TPK; the need to retain the presence of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK); corporate case handling is done by a special team; maximizing the expert testimony; maintain the Police Commission, the Prosecutorial Commission and the Judicial Commission of the role to supervise the conduct of law enforcement. Renewal in terms of legal culture of corruption, which need to be considered more attention to the educational curriculum of character education (mental reform); understanding to the public that corporations as well as TPK subject that needs to be optimized in PHP; anticipation of an attempt to thwart PHP with the corporation as TPK subject to foul play; the issue of jurisdiction, both to those who do and those who receive bribes / gratuities, because they both do TPK. Keywords: Development, The criminal law enforcement Policies, Corporations, Subject’s Perpetrators of Corruption.
PERANAN MAHASISWA FAKULTAS HUKUM SEBAGAI PELAKSANA BANTUAN HUKUM (LEGAL AID) KEPADA MASYARAKAT
Authors: Achmad Deni
Published: May 2017

The role of law students in the implementation of legal aid is divided into two, namely the implementation of legal aid litigation and non-litigation legal aid. The role of students in the provision of legal aid services, urgent existence, considering many people who are not capable of, marginalized and legally blind in Indonesia is difficult to get access to justice, especially a dense population and spread across a wide area so it is not proportional to the number Advocates are available and include high student awareness of the legal issues faced by the community/communities are not able to. Students have contributed significantly in their communities by providing legal aid services, running the advocacy work and organizing in their communities in order to encourage growth is growing awareness of the laws of society and realize access to justice (acces to justice) for everyone, especially people not being able to obtain a guarantee in the fulfillment of their rights as citizens, especially equality before the law (equality before the law) as mandated by the constitution in Article 28D paragraph (1) and Article 28H paragraph (2) of the constitution of 1945 .Keywords: Student, Legal Aid, Role
PELAKSANAAN PEMBERIAN BANTUAN HUKUM TERHADAP TERDAKWA YANG TIDAK MAMPU DALAM PERKARA PIDANA DI KOTA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Arif Andry Rahman
Published: May 2017

Legal assistance is implemented through the courts, and legal aid legal aid program is provided in order to alleviate the burden of life for the people who cannot afford in terms of Economics, and is also useful to create justice and legal protection of the general public. Problems in this research is how the implementation of the granting of legal aid to defendants who cannot afford in terms of economy in criminal cases and the factors restricting implementation of granting legal aid to defendants who cannot afford in terms of economy in criminal cases. Based on the research results, and a discussion of the analysis of the implementation of legal aid to defendants who cannot afford in terms of economy in criminal cases, the implementation of the granting of legal aid can be done with the way through the courts, and the legal aid Institute (LBH) and can also be done by direct initiative of an advocate who voluntarily want to accompany her. Factors restricting implementation of granting legal aid to defendants who cannot afford in terms of economy in criminal cases among others; factors in law enforcement, community factors, cultural factors, facilities and infrastructure. Advice that can be given is the need for socializing by the court party, and about the implementation of the LBH granting legal assistance free of charge to the defendant who cannot afford, and to the need for sanctions to parties who caused the implementation of the grant of legal aid to the defendants engaged in criminal cases.Keywords: Granting Of Legal Aid, the Defendant, Not Being Able To, Criminal Cases
TEROBOSAN KREATIF KEPOLISIAN PERAIRAN POLDA BANTEN DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMELIHARAAN KEAMANAN MASYARAKAT DAN PENEGAKAN HUKUM DI PERAIRAN SELAT SUNDA
Authors: Danial Danial
Published: May 2017

Marine Police Regional Police Banten Province is breakthrough in the development of creative, aware of the importance of knowledge of the social and cultural life of the operational environment. However, the problem is: First, how the pattern of development of the concept of Creative Breakthroughs Marine Police Banten ?; Second, how the implementation of the concept of creative breakthrough Marine Police Banten?. The results showed that the First, Pattern Creative Breakthrough Development undertaken in the framework of Banten Water Police Pushing Water existence in Banten Police are doing synchronization and coordination with the Department of Maritime Province of Banten in terms of the measurement vessel, Formulation of Local Regulations related to service to the fishermen and the plan of Units waters; Secondly, optimization of local government support, Academics to Overcome situation, needs and implementing creative breakthroughs Marine Police Banten in order to protect, Protects, Serving Society, and Law Enforcement The Regional Water can be embodied through preemptive action, preventive and educative as well as ongoing collaboration with the form as a container maritime forum gathering agencies in charge of maritime waters and ports in Province of Banten.Keywords: Creative Breakthroughs, Marine Police, Security, Law Enforcement, Sunda Strait
IMPLIKASI PERUMUSAN DELIK KORUPSI DI DALAM KEBIJAKAN PEMBAHARUAN KITAB UNDANG-UNDANG HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Syaputra Syaputra
Published: May 2017

The Criminal Code as a legacy of Dutch colonialism could no longer follow the dynamism of community life. It is too rigid has obliterated the sense of justice which is the goal of the creation of the law itself. This is because the articles of the Criminal Code deemed unsuitable to the development of crime and offenses increasingly complex. In the draft Code of Criminal Law, as one of the reform effort is the formulation of offenses of corruption set out in Chapter XXXII starting from Article 688 to Article 702. With the formulation of the offense of corruption and offenses positions formulated in the draft Criminal Code will disregard the Law Combating Corruption although this law of particular importance because of the substance of the articles draft Criminal Code wants to make corruption has become common crimes and do not pass through handling extraordinary. Law on Corruption Eradication cannot apply even if there is the principle of lex specialis derogat lex generalis, because of the retroactive principle that applies in the draft Criminal Code so that the decision to force the law can still be applied retroactively when the rule of law that new does not regulate the offense of criminal, so punishment can be eliminated.Keywords: Offense Corruption , Corruption , Reform of draft Criminal Code
HARMONISASI UNDANG-UNDANG DASAR 1945 DENGAN KETENTUAN INTERNASIONAL TENTANG MASYARAKAT EKONOMI ASEAN 2015 (Asean Economic Community/AEC 2015)
Authors: Aini Desy Churul
Published: May 2017

One form of regional cooperation is followed by Indonesia with his participation as a member of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) which was established on the basis of the Bangkok Declaration, on 8 August 1967. By the 21st century, ASEAN agreed to develop an integrated regional by forming a community of nations in Southeast Asia open, peaceful, stable and prosperous, mutual care, tied together in a dynamic partnership in 2020. Expectations are outlined in the ASEAN vision 2020 in Kuala Lumpur in 1997. To realize these expectations ratify ASEAN Bali Concord II at the 9th ASEAN Summit in Bali in 2003 which approved the establishment of an ASEAN Community (ASEAN Community) and the target is accelerated into 2015. The result shows there is disharmony between 1945 to the international provisions of the AEC 2015 in which the rules on economic issues and social welfare in 1945 are listed in Chapter XIV National Economy and social welfare, Article 33 (1), (2), (3) and (4), while based on the AEC 2015 blueprint contains four pillar framework or MEA. Disharmony both conditions contained in 4 (four) things into focus, namely the harmonization of aspects of the legal principle, an agreement on the authority, goal setting and alignment settings on the environment and surrounding communities.Keywords: Disharmony, the Constitution 1945, Asean Economic Community
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KEPENTINGAN PARA PIHAK DI DALAM MERGER BANK
Authors: Hakim Dani Amran
Published: May 2017

The legal protection of interests of the parties in the merger of banks, which is formulated into the problem as follows a) Is the legal basis for bank mergers? b) How is the legal protection of the parties in a bank merger? Merger is one of the company's development and growth. Merger is also one other alternative for capital investment through internal and organic growth. In banking mergers regulated in Law Number 10 of 1998. In the implementation of the merger must also consider the interests of the parties, namely, 1) the interests of the shareholders, 2) the interests of the depositors, 3) the interest of the bank employees, and 4) the interests of officials. Keywords: Protection Law, the Parties, Bank Merger
KAJIAN YURIDIS ANGGARAN DISABILITAS DALAM KEUANGAN NEGARA
Authors: A. B. Hengky Widhi , Pudyatmoko Y. Sri
Published: May 2017

This study is departed from the idea that the provision of budget for the persons with disabilities is a very important thing. Recalling this problem, a good regulation is required. This study raised a problem of the urgency of budgeting for the persons with disabilities and the funding strategy as well as the juridical strategy in governing the budget for the persons with disabilities. This study employed a juridical analytical method, a research which is conducted to analyze certain provision of law to be used later in answering the society’ problem. From the research, it could be found that the provision of fund to provide the infrastructures for the persons with disabilities is very urgent. Such urgency included the reasons concerning the funding provision for the persons with disabilities and the determination of their needs required the funding provision. The budgeting strategy for the persons with disabilities is highly dependent on who is responsible for the affairs concerning the persons with disabilities. In the context of the relationship division between Central Government and Local Government, it includes those decentralized to local areas. For that reason, the local areas could provide it from Local Original Income (PAD) deriving from Entertainment Tax with earmarking pattern. When it was not sufficient, recalling that the existing local tax potential was inadequate or null, the funding for the persons with disabilities could be provided by Central Government and the other legitimate source of funds. The regulation strategy which should be taken is to amend the Law Number 28 of 2009 and Law Numer 40 of 2007 on Corporate Social Responsibility, to establish the Law of the Persons with Disabilities to govern the funding.Keywords: persons with disabilities, budget, state finance
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KAUM DIFABEL KORBAN PEMERKOSAAN
Authors: Alfian Alfan
Published: May 2017

In Indonesia arrangement on Human Rights has been included in the constitution, starting from Article 28A to 28J, even re-clarified in Article 29 of the Constitution of 1945. Viewing of the formulation of articles in the 1945 Constitution, suggests that there is injury history so deep against human rights enforcement in Indonesia before the reform, thus setting Human Rights was included as detailed in the constitution that should only set the rules subject. Associated with the handling of victims with disabilities before the law, into a constitutional basis that disabled people should be applied equally before the law, even if not physically perfect and different from normal people as usual. Protection against disabilities, actually are not discussed explicitly in the constitution, but the Legal Power is in our constitution has leads to there, so some sectorial laws need to be explain to specifically.Keywords: Legal Protection , Disability , Rape
Performance of Garden Pea Genotypes in Eastern Hills of Nepal
Authors: Poudel Krishna , Karkee Ajaya , Shah Manoj Kumar , Karki Sujan
Published: May 2017

Garden pea (Pisum sativum L) is an important winter legume used as fresh vegetables and other drier food products. Despite of its importance as cash crop in many parts of Nepal, much study on various aspects for enhancing production and productivity has yet to be done. Therefore, to evaluate the production performance different genotypes of garden pea in eastern hills agro-ecological conditions present experiments were carried out consecutively for two years (2015 and 2016) at Agricultural Research Station, Pakhribas. The experiment comprised of 11 different genotypes of garden pea including a check variety Arkel. The production performance was evaluated in a completely randomized block design with three replications. The seeds were sown at 50 × 10 cm spacing during first week of October for two years. The result showed that DGP-05 genotype had earliest 104 days after sowing. The DGP-08 genotype showed 13 which were the maximum numbers of pods per plant (13), while DGP-01 showed 8 numbers of seeds as the maximum per pod. The DGP-03 genotype had the longest pod of 9.78 cm among others. The highest fresh pod yield of 18.14 t/ha was achieved from genotype DGP-09 followed by Arkel with (16.32 t/ha).Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.3 2017: 15-18
Determining Specific Window Period for Common Scab Disease Infection in Potato Tubers
Authors: Khatri Bhim Bahadur , Tegg R.S. , Brown Philip H. , Wilson C.R.
Published: May 2017

A series of experiments was conducted under glasshouse and hydroponic conditions to determine the specific window period for common scab disease infection in potato tubers. The study was performed in a glasshouse system where separate tubers from the root zone were inoculated at different intervals during plant growth along with a novel hydroponic system to inoculate individual tubers at specific times of development growth allowing non-destructive observations of common scab symptoms developing. The window of tuber susceptibility to common scab disease infection was shown to vary with the season or conditions under which the plants were grown. Different internodes on tubers were found susceptible to infection at different times during tuber development. Basal internodes, which are the first sections of the tuber to expand, were susceptible to infection in the beginning of tuber development, whereas apical internodes only became susceptible later in tuber growth when the basal internodes were no longer susceptible.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.3 2017: 19-26
Effect of Sucrose and Growth Regulator’s Level on Ginger Micropropagation
Authors: Amgai Resham Babu , Prasai Hari Kumar , Pandey Yama Raj
Published: May 2017

Ginger is most important cash crop of the hilly region of Nepal. However, availability of disease free planting material (rhizome) is the major problem faced by Nepalese farmers. Tissue culture is the only option to produce disease free rhizome of ginger. Suitable culture media combination is most important for the production of planting material in ginger through tissue culture. Therefore, effect of different level of sucrose and growth regulators on micro-propagation of ginger was studied using local collection ‘Kaski Local’. Early stage bud was used as explant. MS basal media with different level of sucrose and growth regulators was used as tissue culture media. 30 g/L sucrose, 30 g/L sucrose+5mg/L BA, 30 g/L sucrose+5 mg/L BA+0.5 mg/L NAA, 60 g/L sucrose+5mg/L BA, 60 g/L sucrose+5 mg/L BA+0.5mg/L NAA, 90 g/L sucrose+5 mg/L BA was used in this study. The explants were surface sterilized, cultured and incubated at 25±2°C, 90-95% relative humidity and 14:10 hours light:dark photoperiod for 8 weeks. Increased level of the sucrose increased the rhizome weight, however, addition of NAA produced more positive effect for this. MS basal media with 60 g/L sucrose+5 mg/L BA+0.5 mg/L NAA produced higher rhizome weight.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.3 2017: 45-48
Biotechnology for Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources in Nepal
Authors: Joshi Bal Krishna
Published: May 2017

Agricultural biodiversity is the basis of human life and food security. Nepal with 577 cultivated species possesses huge diversity at varietal as well as landrace levels. In most agricultural crops the rapid genetic erosion due to several reasons is a common phenomenon. Thus, considering the importance of agricultural biodiversity declared by Convention on Biological Diversity for sustainable food production, National Agriculture Genetic Resources Center (NAGRC) has been established for conservation and sustainable utilization of agricultural biodiversity. This paper thus delineates the application of biotechnological tools adopted by NAGRC for effective and efficient conservation and use of agricultural plant genetic resources (APGRs). Among the adopted technologies, tissue bank using shoot tip culture of vegetatively propagating and recalcitrant crops eg potato, sugarcane, banana, sweet potato, etc are in function. Under the molecular marker technology, currently random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers have been used for developing DNA profiles, identifying duplicates in the collections, assessing genetic diversity and screening accessions against economic traits. DNA bank has also been created for storing DNA of indigenous crops and these DNA can be accessed for research and study. Genotypic database has been developed for chayote, finger millet, wheat and maize for identification and selection of the accessions.Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council Vol.3 2017: 49-59
Prediction of Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion by ST Segment Elevation in Lead aVR Greater than that in Lead V1 in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Ahemd Abdul Azeez , Ali Mahboob , Majumder Abdullah Al Shafi , Ali M Atahar , Patwary Md Shafiqur Rahman , Rahman Mohammad Arifur
Published: May 2017

Background: The electrocardiogram (ECG) predicting an acute obstruction of the LMCA, which requires immediate aggressive treatment, is very important for early diagnosis. We correlated ST segment elevation in lead aVR greater than that in lead V with coronary angiographic diagnosis of LMCA occlusion in patients with acute coronary syndrome.Methods: Cross sectional analytical study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Dhaka, Bangladesh from August 2011 to July 2012. Total 90 patients were included purposively. Study population was divided into two groups. Group I- Patients with ST segment elevation in aVR greater than ST segment elevation in V (n=45) and group II- Patients with ST segment elevation in aVR less than that in lead V (n=45). In hospital outcomes were observed for cardiogenic shock, left ventricular failure, hypotension, arrhythmia and death.Results: Acute LVF was significantly (P<0.05) higher in group I but other complications were not significant (P>0.05) between two groups. LM involvement was significantly higher in group I (91.1% vs. 20.0%, p<0.05). ST segment elevation in aVR greater than ST segment elevation in V (n=45) for prediction of LM significant disease has got a sensitivity of 82.0%, specificity 90.0%, accuracy 85.6%, positive and negative predictive values were 91.1% and 80.0% respectively.Conclusion: ST segment deviation in lead aVR greater than that in lead V1 is supposed to be a positive predictor of left main coronary artery obstruction with highly sensitivity and accuracy. Precordial leads V1 and V6 can also predict the critical LMCA obstruction in patients with acute coronary syndrome.Cardiovasc. j. 2017; 9(2): 77-82
Value of ST- Segment Depression with T-Wave Inversion in Lateral Leads I, aVL, V4-V6 in Diagnosing the Left Main or Left Main Equivalent Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Mallick Sambhu Kumar , Ali Mahboob , Chowdhury Amal Kumar
Published: May 2017

Background: Critical stenosis in the proximal part of the left anterior descending, severe 3 vessel disease and left main stem stenosis have all been recognized as clinical conditions complicated by a high incidence of large infarction, pump failure, arrhythmias and sudden death in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). As many effective treatment modes are available currently, early recognition of those circumstances is crucial for appropriate management.Methods: this observational study was carried out at the Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD), Dhaka. Patients (30 patients) with NSTEACS having ST-segment depression with T-wave inversion maximally in leads I,avL,V4-V6 were considered as cases (Group I) and those (30 patients) with ST-segment depression without T-wave inversion in lateral leads were controls (Group II). Coronary angiogram (CAG) was done during in-hospital stay.Results: In present study, it was evident that among group I patients, 43.3% had stenotic lesion in left main artery (LM) and 26.67% in LM equivalent coronary artery (LME CA), whereas had no stenotic lesion in LM and 3.33% had LME CA lesion in group II patients. Low cost, widely available ECG criteria is supposed to be useful predictor of left main or left main equivalent coronary artery obstruction (Sensitivity=95%, Specificity= 76%, Positive predictive value= 70.0% and Negative predictive value= 97.0%) and high STsegment changes score (>18 mm (100%) &/or ³10mm (80%) was an additive predictor of LM or LMECA lesion.Conclusion: Maximum ST- segment depression with T-wave inversion in the lateral leads I, aVL, V4-V6 on admission ECG can predict the critical LM or LMECA obstruction in patients with NSTEACS. It can help to provide prompt and appropriate management earlier to reduce the mortality & morbidity.Cardiovasc. j. 2017; 9(2): 135-141
Early Post operative Pain Management and Early Extubation after Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery is better managed with Thoracic Epidural Analgesia
Authors: Mandal Naresh Chandra , Hossain Md Fidah , Dey Nirmal Kanti , Sarkar Md Motiur Rahman , Mamun Abdullah Al , Arif Ashfaque , Hakim Mohammad Enamul
Published: May 2017

Background: Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) graft surgery is the commonest operation worldwide. Sternotomy, pleurotomy with opening of the pleural space, harvesting of internal mammary artery may lead to severe post-operative pain. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) may reduced significant post-operative pain & allow the patient early extubation.Methods: A total of 60 patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD) were included in the study who were admitted in the Department of Cardiac Surgery in NICVD, Dhaka from July 2006 to June 2008 & underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) graft surgery. Out of the total 60 patients, 30 were in the group-A receiving thoracic epidural analgesia along with general anaesthesia and the rest 30 were in the group-B receiving general anaesthesia alone.Results: Patients in the epidural group had significantly less pain on the operative day and for the next 2 days. Total ventilation time in hours in Group-A was 6.4 + 1.0 and in Group-B was 10.1 +1.8 hours respectively. Postoperative X-ray chest revealed significant pulmonary complication in Group- B than Group-A. There were no complications related to epidural haematoma and no permanent neurological squeal.Conclusion: Thoracic epidural analgesia reduced significant post-operative pain and improvement in pulmonary function and early extubation.Cardiovasc. j. 2017; 9(2): 142-146
Early Impairment of Left Ventricular Function in Hypertensive Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction using Tissue Doppler Echocardiography
Authors: Siddique Rezwana , Haque Tuhin , Kabiruzzaman Md , Chowdhury Sohel Reza , Malik Fazila Tun Nesa , Rahman Mohammad Arifur
Published: May 2017

Background: Hypertension is an emerging risk factor for developing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Diastolic dysfunction most frequently associated with a subclinical impairment of systolic function in patients with HFpEF. The aim of this study was to detect early impairment of left ventricular function in hypertensive patients with preserved ejection fraction using Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI).Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total 105 subjects who were divided into three groups (group-1: 35 healthy control; group-2: 35 hypertensive patients without concentric left ventricular hypertrophy, and group-3: 35 hypertensive patients with concentric left ventricular hypertrophy having left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)>50% on 2D echocardiography). They underwent TDI to measure systolic dysfunction by systolic annular velocity during systole (S´) and diastolic dysfunction by diastolic filling pressure (E/E´).Results: The results were obtained in 105 subjects: group-1 (40.63±5.0years; 34.4% male); group-2 (49.57±9.7years; 34.4% male) and group-3 (55.17±8.5years; 31.2% male). LVMI and RWT were significantly higher (p<0.001) in both hypertensive groups. The presence of systolic dysfunction by TDI as evidence by systolic annular velocity (S´) was significantly reduced (p<0.001) in both hypertensive groups compared to controls (0.08±0.11 vs.06±0.01 vs. 0.05±0.01).The presence of diastolic dysfunction by TDI as evidence by diastolic filling pressure (E/E´) were significantly higher (p<0.001) in both groups of hypertensive patients. There was significant correlation between E/E´ and S´(r = -593; p= <0.001).Conclusion: TDI provided a new insight into impaired systolic function by detecting lower values of S´ and impaired diastolic function by detecting higher values of E/E´ in hypertensive patients. This study was a clear reflection of early impairment of LV function in hypertensive patients (with or without C-LVH) and it might be helpful for identifying hypertensive patients who are at high risk for heart failure.Cardiovasc. j. 2017; 9(2): 147-154
Genetic Association with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Rahman Md Toufiqur , Islam AKM Monwarul
Published: May 2017

Abstract not availableCardiovasc. j. 2017; 9(2): 159-166
Stochastic Trajectory Generation Using Particle Swarm Optimization for Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Authors: Salamat Babak , Tonello Andrea
Published: May 2017

The aim of this paper is to provide a realistic stochastic trajectory generation method for unmanned aerial vehicles that offers a tool for the emulation of trajectories in typical flight scenarios. Three scenarios are defined in this paper. The trajectories for these scenarios are implemented with quintic B-splines that grant smoothness in the second-order derivatives of Euler angles and accelerations. In order to tune the parameters of the quintic B-spline in the search space, a multi-objective optimization method called particle swarm optimization (PSO) is used. The proposed technique satisfies the constraints imposed by the configuration of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Further particular constraints can be introduced such as: obstacle avoidance, speed limitation, and actuator torque limitations due to the practical feasibility of the trajectories. Finally, the standard rapidly-exploring random tree (RRT*) algorithm, the standard (A*) algorithm and the genetic algorithm (GA) are simulated to make a comparison with the proposed algorithm in terms of execution time and effectiveness in finding the minimum length trajectory.
A Decade of Progress in Organic Cover Crop-Based Reduced Tillage Practices in the Upper Midwestern USA
Authors: Silva Erin , Delate Kathleen
Published: May 2017

The organic industry continues to expand in the United States (U.S.), with 14,093 organic farms in 2014. The upper Midwestern U.S. has emerged as a hub for organic row crop production; however, the management of these organic row crop hectares heavily relies on tillage and cultivation for weed control. Faced with the soil quality challenges related to these practices, and cognizant of the benefits of conventional no-till practices, organic farmers have shown significant interest in the development of Cover Crop-Based Reduced Tillage (CCBRT) techniques to lessen soil disturbance while achieving successful weed management. To serve this farmer interest, significant research efforts have been conducted in the upper Midwestern U.S., focused on systems-based practices to ensure adequate suppression of weeds, through a combination of agronomic and cover crop species and variety selection. Within this review article, we discuss the agronomic successes that have been achieved in CCBRT using a combination of cereal rye and soybeans, resulting in consistent suppression of weeds while providing fuel and labor savings for farmers, as well as the continued challenges that have persisted with its implementation. Continued investment in research focused on cover crop breeding and management, optimization of CCBRT equipment and fertility management, and a greater understanding of rotation effects will contribute to the further expansion of this technique across organic farms.
Four-Dimensional Thermal Analysis of 888 nm Pumped Nd:YVO4 Dual-Rod Acousto-Optic Q-Switched Laser
Authors: Shen Yijie , Zhang Wenqi , Gong Mali , Meng Yuan , Wang Yunbin , Fu Xing
Published: May 2017

A theoretical analysis upon the four-dimensional (4D) spatio-temporal temperature dependent dynamics of 888 nm pumped Nd:YVO 4 dual-rod laser is established, which is valid in both continuous-wave (CW) and acousto-optic (AO) Q-switched pulse lasers conditions. Our model can accurately solve the 4D thermal generation and temperature evolution not only in the steady Q-switched state, but also in the first few unstable giant or dwarf pulses region. Factors including ground state depletion (GSD), energy transfer upconversion (ETU), fluorescence branching ratios, temperature-dependent cross sections and nonradiative relaxations processes are comprehensively considered for precisely estimating thermal effects, valid in both the steady pulse region and the unstable region at the beginning. Moreover, temporal and spatial temperature profiles and their coupling effect on output properties at different repetition-rates are discussed. Experiments of high-power high-repetition-rate 888 nm end-pumped Nd:YVO 4 dual-rod CW and AO Q-switched lasers are also firstly presented and the experimental results enjoy good consistency with our theory.
Variable Pole Pitch Electromagnetic Propulsion with Ladder-Slot-Secondary Double-Sided Linear Induction Motors
Authors: Di Jun , Fan Yu , Liu Yajing , Liu Sijia , Zhu Yulong
Published: May 2017

In this paper, we propose a novel variable pole pitch (VPP) electromagnetic (EM) propulsion technique using a series of ladder-slot-secondary double-sided linear induction motors (LS-secondary DLIMs). An equivalent circuit is developed for the LS-secondary DLIM, which considers the distribution of the eddy current in the ladders and the end effect. This equivalent circuit forms the basis for the subsequent design, numerical analysis, and optimization. The primary purpose of the VPP EM propulsion system is to address several obstacles encountered in high-speed large-thrust applications of LIMs, such as power factor improvement, optimization considering supply frequency constraint and operating kinetics, etc. The equivalent circuit of the LS-secondary DLIM, i.e., the theoretical foundation of the VPP EM propulsion, has been validated via simulation and experimentation on a small-scale platform, which proves that the numerical analysis of the VPP EM propulsion is effective.
Optimization of Hybrid Ultrasonic Frequency Pulsed VP-GTAW Process Parameters on Tensile Properties of AA 5456 Alloy
Authors: Wang Yipeng , Qi Bojin , Cong Baoqiang , Yang Mingxuan
Published: May 2017

Tensile properties optimization of AA 5456 aluminum alloy was carried out with hybrid ultrasonic frequency pulsed variable polarity gas tungsten arc wending (HPVP-GTAW). An orthogonal method was employed to conduct the experiments, and the tensile properties of AA 5456 aluminum alloy welded joints were measured and analyzed. Regression models were developed based on the least square estimation by taking tensile strength, yield strength, percent elongation, and ratio of reduction in area as response functions of variable polarity frequency fL, pulse frequency fH and a dimensionless parameter ψ, which were calculated by background current Ib, peak current Ip, and pulse duration δ, respectively. The developed regression equations were checked for validity by coefficient of correlation r2 and confirmatory experiments. Optimum parameters of HPVP-GTAW were achieved through the discussion on response surfaces and contour plots drawn using the regression equations.
Uncertainty Quantification in Irreversible Electroporation Simulations
Authors: Labarbera Nicholas
Published: May 2017

One recent area of cancer research is irreversible electroporation (IRE). Irreversible electroporation is a minimally invasive procedure where needle electrodes are inserted into the body to ablate tumor cells with electricity. The aim of this paper is to investigate how uncertainty in tissue and tumor conductivity propagate into final ablation predictions used for treatment planning. Two dimensional simulations were performed for a circular tumor surrounded by healthy tissue, and electroporated from two monopolar electrodes. The conductivity values were treated as random variables whose distributions were taken from published literature on the average and standard deviation of liver tissue and liver tumors. Three different Monte Carlo setups were simulated each at three different voltages. Average and standard deviation data was reported for a multitude of electrical field properties experienced by the tumor. Plots showing the variability in the electrical field distribution throughout the tumor are also presented.
Multi-Criteria Analysis in Compound Decision Processes: The AHP and the Architectural Competition for the Chamber of Deputies in Rome (Italy)
Authors: Guarini Maria , D’Addabbo Nicola , Morano Pierluigi , Tajani Francesco
Published: May 2017

In 1967, a national architectural competition was released for a preliminary project proposal, aimed at the realization of the new building for the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. The outcomes of that competition were unusual: eighteen projects were declared joint winners, and no winner was consequently selected. With reference to that event, this research aims to examine the usefulness of the evaluation tools that are currently employed and the positive effects that one of these techniques would have had, as support for the identification of the “winner” project, are highlighted. Therefore, an hypothetical examination/adjustment of the decision process of that competition through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is developed, analyzing the outputs obtained by the implementations of this technique on the final decision. In addition to confirming the usefulness of the evaluation tools for compound and conflicting decision processes, the results of this experiment led to a further understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics related to the original outcomes of the competition analyzed.
Inhibition of Human Lung Cancer Cell Proliferation and Survival by Post-Exercise Serum Is Associated with the Inhibition of Akt, mTOR, p70 S6K, and Erk1/2
Authors: Kurgan Nigel , Tsakiridis Evelyn , Kouvelioti Rozalia , Moore Jessy , Klentrou Panagiota , Tsiani Evangelia
Published: May 2017

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 85% of all lung cancer cases, and for the most cancer-related deaths. The survival pathway of Akt, its downstream effectors, the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and ribosomal protein S6 kinase (p70 S6K), and the Ras-extracellular signal-regulated kinase (Erk1/2) pathways are activated in cancer leading to cell survival and growth. Thus, approaches that inhibit these signaling molecules may prove useful in the fight against lung cancer. Exercise is associated with health benefits and a limited number of studies indicate that serum from physically active individuals inhibit mammary and prostate cancer cell growth. In this study, we examined the effects of post exercise serum on proliferation, survival, and signaling cascades of human NSCLC cells. Blood was collected from male subjects prior to, 5 min, 1 h, and 24 h after a single bout of high intensity interval exercise on a cycle ergometer. Exposure of NSCLC cells to post exercise serum resulted in the inhibition of cell proliferation and survival, as well as significant reduction of phosphorylated/activated Akt, mTOR, p70 S6K, and Erk1/2 levels compared to cells treated with serum taken pre-exercise. Our data suggest that post exercise serum has anti-cancer properties in lung cancer and deserves further systematic investigation in animal models.
Catalysts Promoted with Niobium Oxide for Air Pollution Abatement
Authors: Xiang Wendi , Han Xiaochen , Astorsdotter Jennifer , Farrauto Robert
Published: May 2017

Pt-containing catalysts are currently used commercially to catalyze the conversion of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) pollutants from stationary chemical and petroleum plants. It is well known that Pt-containing catalysts are expensive and have limited availability. The goal of this research is to find alternative and less expensive catalysts to replace Pt for these applications. This study found that niobium oxide (Nb2O5), as a carrier or support for certain transition metal oxides, promotes oxidation activity while maintaining stability, making them candidates as alternatives to Pt. The present work reports that the orthorhombic structure of niobium oxide (formed at 800 °C in air) promotes Co3O4 toward the oxidation of both CO and propane, which are common pollutants in volatile organic compound (VOC) applications. This was a surprising result since this structure of Nb2O5 has a very low surface area (about 2 m2/g) relative to the more traditional Al2O3 support, with a surface area of 150 m2/g. The results reported demonstrate that 1% Co3O4/Nb2O5 has comparable fresh and aged catalytic activity to 1% Pt/γ-Al2O3 and 1% Pt/Nb2O5. Furthermore, 6% Co3O4/Nb2O5 outperforms 1% Pt/Al2O3 in both catalytic activity and thermal stability. These results suggest a strong interaction between niobium oxide and the active component—cobalt oxide—likely by inducing an oxygen defect structure with oxygen vacancies leading to enhanced activity toward the oxidation of CO and propane.
Hydrogenation of Phenol over Pt/CNTs: The Effects of Pt Loading and Reaction Solvents
Authors: Li Feng , Cao Bo , Zhu Wenxi , Song Hua , Wang Keliang , Li Cuiqin
Published: May 2017

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-supported Pt nanoparticles were prepared with selective deposition of Pt nanoparticles inside and outside CNTs (Pt–in/CNTs and Pt–out/CNTs). The effects of Pt loading and reaction solvents on phenol hydrogenation were investigated. The Pt nanoparticles in Pt–in/CNTs versus Pt–out/CNTs are smaller and better dispersed. The catalytic activity and reuse stability toward phenol hydrogenation both improved markedly. The dichloromethane–water mixture as the reaction solvent, compared with either pure medium, decreased the catalytic activity toward phenol hydrogenation and selectivity of cyclohexanone over Pt–in/CNTs, but significantly improved the catalytic activity toward phenol hydrogenation and selectivity of cyclohexanone over Pt–out/CNTs.
Crystallography and Growth of Epitaxial Oxide Films for Fundamental Studies of Cathode Materials Used in Advanced Li-Ion Batteries
Authors: Bendersky Leonid , Tan Haiyan , Bharathi Karuppanan Kamala , Li Zhi-Peng , Johnston-Peck Aaron
Published: May 2017

Li-ion battery systems, synthesized as epitaxial thin films, can provide powerful insights into their electrochemical processes. Crystallographic analysis shows that many important cathode oxides have an underlying similarity: their structures can be considered as different ordering schemes of Li and transition metal ions within a pseudo-cubic sublattice of oxygen anions arranged in a face-center cubic (FCC) fashion. This oxygen sublattice is compatible with SrTiO3 and similar perovskite oxides, thus perovskites can be used as supporting substrates for growing epitaxial cathode films. The predicted epitaxial growth and crystallographic relations were experimentally verified for different oxide films deposited by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) on SrTiO3 or SrRuO3/SrTiO3 of different orientations. The results based on cross-sectional high-resolution TEM of the following films are presented in the paper: (a) trigonal LiCoO2; (b) orthorhombic LiMnO2; (c) monoclinic Li2MnO3; (d) compositionally-complex monoclinic Li1.2Mn0.55Ni0.15Co0.1O2. All results demonstrated the feasibility of epitaxial growth for these materials, with the growth following the predicted cube-on-cube orientation relationship between the cubic and pseudo-cubic oxygen sublattices of a substrate and a film, respectively.
Inspection of Metal and Concrete Specimens Using Imaging System with Laser Displacement Sensor
Authors: Giri Paritosh , Kharkovsky Sergey , Samali Bijan
Published: May 2017

Flaws such as cracks and impact damages initially occur on the surface of the infrastructure materials and propagate internally causing further degradation. These infrastructure materials have different physical and chemical composition and have different geometric shapes, which can mask the indication of minute surface flaws. There is a need to develop systems that can detect these surface flaws irrespective of their properties and shapes. We propose an imaging system capable of interrogating plain and non-plain structures for the purpose of detection and evaluation of surface flaws such as cracks and impact damages using a laser displacement sensor (LDS). The developed system consists of LDS mounted on the scanner, which is capable of raster scanning over the material under test. The reading of displacement from the sensor head to the laser spot on the surface of the test material is then used to generate two-dimensional (2-D) images in real time, which can be used to detect minute surface flaws. This paper presents the results of inspection of metal and concrete test specimens. 2-D images through the cut of the metal profile are also generated to demonstrate the ability of a system to image interior structure.