bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS SOLITON PADA GELOMBANG HIDRODINAMIKA BERDASARKAN PERSAMAAN MAXWELL NAVIER-STOKES
Authors: G. Nugroho Nugroho , T.R. Biyanto Biyanto
Published: November 2017

Formulasi solition berdasarkan persamaan Maxwell Navier-Stokes dianalisis dalam penelitian ini. Penelitian ini merupakan aplikasi dari penelitian ini merupakan aplikasi dari peneltian sebelumnya mengenai  penciptaan soliton pada persamaan gelombang secara umum yang kali ini ditrapkan pada gelombang hidrodinamika. Solusi persamaan gelombang diubah ke dalam bentuk deret dan diubah dalam bentuk soliton. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada bentukan persamaan gelombang dari medan-medan kecepatan u, vorticity  w dan vektor X. dari formulasi didapatkan bahwa pada kasus satu dimensi, gelombang soliton dapat dihasilkan dalam term linier untuk vektor X. Demikian juga dengan persamaan gelombang untuk medan kecepatan u dan vorticity w akan memberikan hasil yang sama dengan vektor X dalam kasus perambatan satu dimensi spatial diikuti momentum Bernoulli yang harus sama dengan satu, namun pernyataan tersebut tidak berlaku untuk orde dimensi spatial yang melebiho satu, walaupun pada perambatan satu dimensi sekalipun .
RECOVERY OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHAs) FROM BACTERIAL CELLS USING ENZYMATIC PROCESS
Authors: Marsudi S.
Published: November 2017

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are intracellular material accumulated by several bacteria. Commercial production of PHAs faces the issue of high production cost especially substrate cost and recovery/separation cost. An alternative to reduce the production cost is to use enzyme and or chemical to recover PHAs from bacterial cells. Recovery of PHAs from bacterial cells was done using enzyme, chemical, and a mixture of enzyme and chemical. Enzyme (s) and or chemical(s) were added into culture broth to disrupt cells after adjusting pH and temperature of the culture broth. Treatment by adding enzyme or chemical only into culture broth showed a low level of PHAs recovered from bacterial cells. Treatment by adding a mixture of enzymes and chemicals showed the best result among 22 examined combinations, i.e. a mixture of EDTA, lisozyme, papain enzyme, and SDS. This combination gave a PHA recovery of 65 % w/w.
Fabrication and characterization of polyimide/ polyethersulfone-fumed silica mixed matrix membrane for gas separation
Authors: Ismail A. F. , Kusworo T. D.
Published: November 2017

This study is performed primarily to investigate the feasibility of fumed silica as inorganic material towards gas separation performance of mixed matrix membrane. In this study, polyimide/ polyethersulfone (PES)-fumed silica mixed matrix membrane were casted using dry/wet technique. The result from the FESEM, DSC and FTIR analysis confirmed that the structure and physical properties of membrane is influenced by inorganic filler. FESEM`s cross-section view indicated good compatibility  between polymer and fumed silica for all of range fumed silica used in this study. The gas separation performance of the mixed matrix membrane with fumed silica were relatively higher compared to that of the neat PI/PES membrane. PI/PES-fumed silica 5 wt% yielded significant selectivity enhancement of 7.21 and 40.47 for O2/N2, and CO2/CH4, respectively.Keywords:  gas separation membrane, mixed matrix membrane, silica
PEMBUATAN GULA NON KARSINOGENIK NON KALORI DARI DAUN STEVIA
Authors: Buchori Luqman
Published: November 2017

Stevia merupakan bahan pemanis selain tebu dengan kelebihan tingkat kemanisan 200 – 300 kali dari gula tebu dan diperoleh dari estrak daun stevia. Pembuatan gula stevia dilakukan dengan metode ekstraksi untuk mengambil stevioside kemudian dipekatkan dengan cara evaporasi lalu dikristalisasi sehingga diperoleh kristal stevioside. Dalam penelitian ini dicari pengaruh suhu (45°C; 50°C; 55°C), pengaruh waktu ekstraksi (1 ; 1,5 ; 2 jam), serta pengaruh jenis solvent yang digunakan (metanol, etanol, aseton) terhadap berat gula yang didapatkan. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa semakin tinggi suhu maka jumlah produk yang terekstrak semakin banyak, baik untuk solvent metanol maupun etanol. Sedangkan untuk solvent aseton kondisi optimum dicapai pada suhu 50°C. Untuk waktu ekstraksi, semakin lama waktu ekstraksi jumlah produk yang terekstrak semakin banyak. Untuk jenis solvent yang digunakan, metanol lebih banyak mengekstrak produk dibanding etanol maupun aseton. Produk yang diperoleh mempunyai range pH antara 5,2 – 5,5, titik leleh antara 196 – 198 °C, dan densitas antara 1,43 – 1,67, dimana harga-harga tersebut berada di dalam range pH, titik leleh, dan densitas gula stevia.
APPLICATION OF MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL (MPC) TUNING STRATEGY IN MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL OF DISTILLATION COLUMN
Authors: Ahmad A. , Wahid A.
Published: November 2017

A model predictive control strategy is proposed for multivariable nonlinear control problem in a distillation column. The aim is to provide a solution to nonlinear control problem that is favorable in terms of industrial implementation. The scheme utilizes multiple linear models to cover wider range of operating conditions. Depending on the operating conditions, suitable model is used in control computations. Servo and regulatory controls of the system are examined. Comparisons are made to conventional controllers. The results confirmed the potentials of the proposed strategy.
PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH Cr(VI) DAN FENOL DENGAN FOTOKATALIS SERBUK TiO2 DAN CuO/TiO2
Authors: Slamet Slamet , Arbianti R. , Marliana E.
Published: November 2017

Studi tentang pengolahan limbah Cr(VI) dan fenol secara fotokatalisis telah dilakukan dengan fotokatalis TiO2 dan CuO/TiO2. Katalis CuO/TiO2 dipreparasi dengan cara impregnasi terhadap TiO2 Degussa P25 menggunakan larutan garam tembaga yang berasal dari berbagai jenis prekursor. Komposisi Cu dalam katalis divariaskani dari 0,2% hingga 5%. Fotokatalis tersebut kemudian dikarakterisasi DRS (Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy) dan XRD (X-Ray Diffraction). Aktivitas fotokatalis diuji dengan menggunakan sistem reaktor slurry yang bekerja secara batch dan dilengkapi dengan 6 lampu UV black light selama 5 jam, kemudian hasilnya dianalisis dengan UV-VIS Spectrophotometer. Hasil karakterisasi DRS menunjukan bahwa penambahan CuO dari 1% hingga 5% ke dalam TiO2 dapat meningkatkan pita absorbansi katalis dari 398 hingga 413 nm dan menurunkan band gap dari 3,2 hingga 2,58 eV. Hasil karakterisasi XRD menunjukan adanya struktur kristal anatase dan rutil dalam katalis TiO2 dan CuO/TiO2, sementara struktur kristal CuO muncul pada katalis CuO/TiO2 yang dipreparasi dengan prekursor Cu-Asetat dan Cu-Nitrat. Fotokatalis 0,2% CuO/TiO2 dari prekursor Cu-Asetat memiliki aktivitas optimal yang mereduksi Cr(VI) 99,67% dan mendegradasi fenol 97,16%. Sementara jika kedua limbah tersebut diolah secara simultan, katalis TiO2 Degussa P25 memiliki aktivitas yang paling tinggi dengan meningkatkan konversi reduksi Cr(VI) menjadi 100% dan menurunkan konversi degradasi fenol menjadi 93,81% dengan waktu reaksi 5 jam.
PERSAMAAN DROP SIZE DI DALAM KOLOM BERPENGADUK CAKRAM (RDC)
Authors: Martunus Martunus , Helwani Z.
Published: November 2017

Perpindahan massa dari satu fase cair ke fase cair lainnya di dalam kolom ekstraksi cair-cair ditentukan dengan luas perpindahan antara kedua fase. Luas perpindahan ini dapat dinyatakan dengan drop size yang merupakan faktor yang sangat penting dalam perancangan kolom ekstraksi cair-cair berpengaduk (Rotating Disc Contactor, RDC). Tiga model yang berhubungan dengan drop size dikembangkan untuk variabel operasi kolom yang didasarkan pada kecepatan putaran yaitu yaitu model untuk ekstraksi tanpa pengadukan atau pengadukan dengan putaran sangat rendah, model dengan kecepatan pengadukan medium, dan model pengadukan dengan putaran tinggi. Artikel ini berisi pembahasan persamaan drop size yang sudah dipublikasikan menyangkut ketiga kondisi operasi tersebut.
OPTIMASI PEMBUATAN DIETIL ETER DENGAN PROSES REAKTIF DISTILASI
Authors: Widayat Widayat , Satriadi Hantoro
Published: November 2017

DiEtil Eter banyak digunakan sebagai bahan pelarut untuk reaksi organik dan pemisahan senyawa organik dari sumber alamnya, sebagai bahan bakar. DiEtil Eter umumnya diproduksi dengan proses dehidrasi etanol dengan katalis asam sulfat pada suhu 125­­­0C – 1400C (proses barbet). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh kondisi optimum pada pembuatan dietil eter dengan katalis asam sulfat dan proses reaktif distilasi. Variabel yang dioptimasi adalah konsentrasi asam sulfat awal dan perbandingan mol reaktan etanol dengan asam sulfat. Proses optimasi menggunakan metode respon permukaan dan pengolahan data dengan perangkat lunak Statistica(R.) Proses pembuatan dietil eter dilakukan pada volume 700 ml, waktu 100 menit dan suhu operasi 125-1300 C. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model matematika yang diperoleh hubungan konversi etanol dengan perbandingan mol reaktan etanol dengan asam sulfat dan konsentrasi awal asam sulfat  adalah . Konversi etanol optimum sebesar 31,83 % pada kondisi operasi perbandingan mol reaktan etanol dengan asam sulfat 1 : 1,30 dan konsentrasi awal asam sulfat 10,98 M.
DIRECT ETHOXYLATION OF GLYCEROL MONO OLEATE FROM PALM OIL DERIVATE AS A NOVEL NON-IONIC POLYMERIC SURFACTANT
Authors: Laksmono Joddy Arya , Adilina Indri Badria , Agustian Egi
Published: November 2017

The work investigates ethoxylation of glycerol mono oleate (GMO) performed in the presence of an alkaline catalyst. Glycerol mono oleate applied was derivated from Indonesian palm oil. The reaction was conducted with variation of Glycerol mono oleate : ethylene oxide ratio, temperature, and catalyst concentration. Forier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis showed products with degrees of ethoxylation n=2 and n=3. FTIR analysis of products gave a new peak at 1570 cm-1 supporting that C-O-C bond was formed. New peaks were also observed in 13-C-NMR analysis of run 2 and run 3 with chemical shift of (δ) 61.3385; 61.9108; 62.5117; 63.8566; 66.0982; 72.6127 and 61.2172; 63.2393; 65.9100; 72.5201, respectively. Glycerol mono oleate ethoxylated was yielded and could be useful for a novel non-ionic polymeric surfactant.
REAKSI KATALITIS ESTERIFIKASI ASAM OLEAT DAN METANOL MENJADI BIODIESEL DENGAN METODE DISTILASI REAKTIF
Authors: Kusmiyati Kusmiyati
Published: November 2017

Biodiesel is an alternative diesel fuel that is produced from vegetable oils and animal fats. Generally, it is formed by trans etherification reaction of triglycerides in the vegetable oil or animal fat with an alcohol. In this work, etherification reaction was carried out using oleic acid, methanol and sulphuric acid as a catalyst by reactive distillation method. In order to determine the best conditions for biodiesel production by reactive distillation, the experiments were carried out at different temperature (1000C, 1200C, 1500C and 1800C) using methanol/oleic acid molar ratios (1:1, 5:1, 6:1, 7:1, 8:1), catalyst/ oleic acid molar ratios (0.5%wt, 1%wt, 1.5%wt and 2%wt) and reaction times (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 minutes). Result show that at temperature 1800C, methanol/oleic acid molar ratio of 8:1, amount of catalyst 1% for 90 minute reaction time gives the highest conversion of oleic acid above 0.9581. Biodiesel product from oleic acid was analyzed by ASTM (American Standard for Testing Material). The results show that the biodiesel produced has the quality required to be a diesel substitute. Biodiesel merupakan salah satu bahan bakar alternatif pengganti bahan bakar fosil yang diproduksi dari bahan baku minyak nabati dan lemak hewan. Secara umum biodiesel diproduksi melalui reaksi transesterifikasi minyak nabati atau lemak hewan dan alkohol. Pada penelitian ini proses esterifikasi pada pembuatan biodiesel menggunakan bahan baku asam oleat murni (99%), metanol dan katalis asam sulfat dengan metode distilasi reaktif. Distilasi reaktif merupakan penggabungan antara proses reaksi dan proses pemisahan dalam satu unit proses sehingga memungkinkan diperoleh biodiesel dengan kemurnian yang tinggi. Variabel yang dipelajari pada penelitian ini adalah temperatur (1000C, 1200C, 1500C, 1800C), jumlah katalis H2SO4 (0,5% berat, 1% berat, 1,5% berat, 2% berat), rasio metanol : asam oleat dinyatakan 1:1, 5:1, 6:1, 7:1, 8:1 (dalam % berat) terhadap konversi asam oleat serta. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, konversi maksimum yang dapat dicapai sebesar 0,9581 pada kondisi reaksi berat katalis H2SO4 1% berat, rasio metanol:asam oleat 8:1 dan suhu reaksi 1800C. Berdasarkan hasil analisa ASTM, biodiesel yang diperoleh memenuhi standar bahan bakar cair dan dapat digunakan sebagai bahan bakar pengganti petroleum diesel.
PERANAN KATALIS TiO2/SiO2-MONTMORILLONIT PADA REAKSI KONVERSI SITRONELAL MENJADI ISOPULEGOL
Authors: Fatimah Is , Rubiyanto Dwiarso , Huda Torikul
Published: November 2017

Catalytic conversion of citronellal to isopulegol over TiO2/SiO2-montmorillonite catalyst was studied for citronellal isolated from Cymbopogon leaf oil. The role of physico-chemical characteristics of montmorillonite and SiO2-montmorillonit catalyst on total conversion, activity and selectivity to produce isopulegol was studied. Activity test was conducted for citronellal cyclication for 4 hour. The total conversion, catalyst activity and catalyst selectivity to produce isopulegol were evaluated based on product composition obtained by GC-MS analysis. The experimental result showed that TiO2/SiO2-montmorillonite plays role in the increase of total conversion significantly from 87.80% over SiO2-montmorillonit and 85.38% over natural montmorillonite become 95.53%. Total conversion and selectivity of the catalyst to produce isopulegol increase could be related to Lewis acidity of TiO2/SiO2-montmorillonite, and also specific surface area enhancement. However, in the range of 1:1.25 to 1:5.0 catalyst to citronellal mass ratio, there was no influence on total conversion and selectivity to produce isopulegol. This may be caused by dominant influence of Lewis acidity compared to other physico-chemical characteristic of material. Kinetics study of the reaction showed that TiO2 dispersion on SiO2-montmorillonite almost doubles the reaction rate constant with the factor of 1.955. Konversi katalitik sitronelal menjadi isopulegol menggunakan katalis TiO2/SiO2-montmorillonit dipelajari terhadap sitronelal hasil isolasi minyak daun sereh. Peranan karakter fisikokimiawi material katalis montmorillonit alam dan SiO2-montmorillonit terhadap konversi total, aktivitas dan selektivitas dalam pembentukan isopulegol dipelajari. Uji aktivitas katalis dilakukan pada reaksi siklisasi sitronelal selama 4 jam. Konversi total, aktivitas katalis dan selektivitas terhadap isopulegol dihitung berdasar perubahan komposisi hasil reaksi yang ditentukan menggunakan GC-MS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa katalis TiO2/SiO2-montmorillonit berperanan meningkatkan konversi total reaksi secara signifikan dari sebesar 87,80% pada penggunaan SiO2-montmorillonit dan 85,38% dengan menggunakan montmorillonit alam menjadi sebesar 95,53%. Peningkatan konversi total dan selektivitas terhadap isopulegol berkaitan dengan keasaman Lewis yang dimiliki oleh TiO2/SiO2-montmorillonit serta peningkatan luas permukaan spesifik material. Namun pada rentang perbandingan massa katalis terhadap sitronelal 1:1,25 hingga 1:5,0 tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap konversi total dan selektivitas produk isopulegol. Hal ini mungkin disebabkan peranan keasaman Lewis lebih dominan terhadap sifat-sifat fisikokimiawi material katalis. Studi kinetika reaksi menunjukkan bahwa dispersi TiO2 pada SiO2-montmorillonit meningkatkan konstanta laju reaksi dengan faktor sebesar 1,955.
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE AND PARTICLE SIZE ON THE ALKALINE EXTRACTION OF PROTEIN FROM CHICKEN BONE WASTE
Authors: Kumoro Andri Cahyo , Sofiah Sofiah , Aini Nurul , Retnowati Diah Susetyo , Budiyati Catarina Sri
Published: November 2017

Chicken bone is a waste of chicken meat processing industry and restaurants that has not been used widely, even though it contains valuable organic compounds that are functionals, such as collagenous and non collagenous protein. This research was conducted to investigate the effect of temperature and particle size on the protein extraction from chicken bones using dilute sodium hydroxide solution. Controlled parameters in this study were the solvent in the form of sodium hydroxide solution, extraction time for 1 hour, pH 10.5, the ratio of chicken bone powder: solvent (1:4 w/v), and stirring speed 200 rpm. While the operating variables included the extraction temperature of 30oC, 55oC, and 80oC, and particle size of 150 and 250 μm. Experiments were carried out by heating of 300 mL of sodium hydroxide solution with pH 10.5 in a three-necked flask equipped with Leibig condenser, thermometer, mechanical agitator and sampling device to reach the desired temperature (30oC, 55oC, and 80oC). Then, a total of 75 g of chicken bone powders with desired particle size (150μm and 250μm) was introduced into the sodium hydroxide solution and the stirrer was operated at speed of 200rpm. At every 10 minutes interval, as much as 10 mL samples were withdrawn for total protein analysis using Lowry-Folin method. The experiment was terminated after 1 hour. The results show that both increase in temperature and particle size caused an increase in the amount of extracted protein. Highest concentration of protein extracted was achieved at 630.99 mg/L, when the extraction was carried out using 250mm bone particles and temperature 80oC.
PROSPEKTIF LEMPUNG ALAM CENGAR SEBAGAI ADSORBEN POLUTAN ANORGANIK DI DALAM AIR: KAJIAN KINETIKA ADSORPSI KATION Co(II)
Authors: Muhdarina Muhdarina , Mohammad Abdul Wahab , Muchtar Andanastuti
Published: November 2017

Kemampuan lempung alam Cengar untuk melepaskan kation Co(II) dari air limbah model telah diuji dengan proses adsorpsi. Lempung alam Cengar diimpregnasi dengan larutan garam ammonium 1 molar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan adsorpsinya. Kapasitas adsorpsi kation Co(II) oleh lempung Cengar yang diimpregnasi meningkat di bawah pengaruh waktu kontak dan menurun dengan temperatur. Beberapa model kinetika yaitu order-pertama pseudo, order-kedua pseudo, model Elovich dan difusi intra-partikel telah digunakan untuk mengevaluasi kinetika dan mekanisme interaksi Co(II) pada lempung Cengar. Mekanisme adsorpsi Co(II)-lempung Cengar mengikuti kinetika order-kedua pseudo pada waktu perolehan adsorbat maksimum 120 menit. Dengan model Elovich didapatkan adsorben lempung Cengar memiliki permukaan yang heterogen. Energi aktivasi proses adsorpsi juga dievaluasi di bawah pengaruh temperatur dan didapatkan energi aktivasi yang negatif.
MEASUREMENT AND MODELLING OF SORPTION EQUILIBRIUM CURVE OF WATER ON PA6, PP, HDPE AND PVC BY USING FLORY-HUGGINS MODEL
Authors: Suherman Suherman , Peglow Mirko , Tsotsas Evangelos
Published: November 2017

The sorption of water on granular polyamide-6 (PA6), granular polypropylene (PP), and powdery high density polyethylene (HDPE) and powdery polyvinyl chloride (PVC) were measured using a gravimetric method in a magnetic suspension balance (MSB). The Flory-Huggins model was successfully applied on the sorption equilibrium curve of all investigated polymers. The influence of temperature is low. The value of Flory-Huggins parameters(c) of PA6, PVC, PP and HDPE were 1.8, 5.8, 6.3, and 8.1, respectively. The water in PA6 is mainly bound moisture, while in PP, HDPE and PVC it is mainly surface moisture.
OPTIMASI PRODUKSI METIL ESTER SULFONAT DARI METIL ESTER MINYAK JELANTAH
Authors: Hidayati Sri , Gultom Natalia , Eni Hestuti
Published: November 2017

OPTIMATION OF METHYL ESTER SULFONATES PRODUCTION FROM WASTE COOKING METHYL ESTER. An experiment of sulfonation process of methyl ester to produce methyl ester sulfonates (MES) was caried out using waste palm methyl ester and sulfuric acid as sulfonating agent with variation of H2SO4 concentration (60% (K1), 70% (K2), dan 80% (K3)) and sulfonation time (60 minute (L1), 75 minute (L2) and 90 minute (L3)) using factorial on Randomized Complete Design Block. The experiment result showed the best sulfonation condition present in 80% H2SO4 concentration and sulfonation time of 90 minutes.  The best characteristic of MES is produced showed surface tension of 27.35 dyne/cm, emulsion stability of 89.44%, acid value of 17.72 mg KOH/g and interfacial tension of 0.0361 dyne/cm at MES concentration of 2% in 10,000 ppm salinity water. Sebuah penelitian tentang proses produksi metil ester sulfonat menggunakan minyak bekas kelapa sawit dilakukan dengan menggunakan H2SO4 sebagai agen pensulfonasi dengan variasi konsentrasi H2SO4 (60% (K1), 70% (K2), dan 80% (K3)) dan lama sulfonasi (60 menit (L1), 75 menit (L2) and 90 menit (L3)) dengan menggunakan faktorial dalam Rancangan Kelompok Teracak Lengkap. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi proses sulfonasi terbaik terdapat pada konsentrasi H2SO4 80% dan lama reaksi 90 menit. Karakteristik Metil Ester Sulfonat (MES) terbaik yang dihasilkan memperlihatkan nilai tegangan permukaan 27,35 dyne/cm, stabilitas emulsi 89,44%, nilai bilangan asam antara 17,72 mg KOH/g dan nilai tegangan antar muka pada konsentrasi MES 2% di dalam air dengan salinitas 10.000 ppm yaitu 0,0361 dyne/cm.
FRACTIONATION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS FROM KAFFIR LIME (Citrus hystrix) PEEL EXTRACT AND EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
Authors: Wijaya Yusak Adi , Widyadinata Daniel , Irawaty Wenny , Ayucitra Aning
Published: November 2017

Side effects of drug-based treatment observed in patients during degenerative diseases treatments has directed towards to the identification of plants with antioxidant activity. Kaffir lime peel was selected in this study. This work was aimed to investigate the effect of solvent (hexane, ethyl acetate and n-butanol) polarity on the fractionation of ethanolic crude extract and assess its antioxidative property by DPPH radical scavenging assay. The results show semi polar solvent of ethyl acetate exhibited the best solvent to extract phenolic compounds from ethanolic kaffir lime peel with total phenolic content detected was 0.12 mg Gallic Acid Equivalent/mg. The employment of solvents possessing different polarity resulted several fractions, i.e. hexane, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and residue with different type of phenolic compounds in each fraction. Accordingly, each fraction exhibited different antioxidant activity against free radical compound of DPPH. The N-butanol fraction demonstrated the strongest activity which is shown by lowest IC50 value among the fractions tested. The fraction of n-butanol exhibited the IC50 value of 0.44 mg/mL which means that only 0.44 mg of the fraction/mL is required to inhibit the neutralization of DPPH by 50%. Phenolic identification by High Performance Liquid Chromatography indicates the different phenolic compounds in each fraction that contribute to antioxidative property to different extent. Further investigation to identify these phenolic compounds will lead to further development of kaffir lime as natural antioxidant to treat specific degenerative diseases.
PENDUGAAN UMUR SIMPAN KERIPIK PISANG SALUT COKELAT “PURBARASA” KEMASAN POLIPROPILEN BERDASARKAN ANGKA TBA DENGAN METODE ASLT MODEL ARRHENIUS
Authors: Herawati Ervika Rahayu Novita , Nurhayati Rifa , Angwar Mukhamad
Published: November 2017

Abstract SHELF LIFE ESTIMATION OF COCOA POWDER-COATED BANANA CHIPS “PURBARASA” BASED ON TBA VALUE USING ARRHENIUS MODEL OF ACCELERATED SHELF LIFE TEST (ASLT) METHOD. Cocoa powder-coated banana chips "PURBARASA" is a banana chips made from local banana in Nglanggeran Village and coated with local cocoa powder. The products are sold using polypropylene packaging with 0.08 mm thickness. The change in quality of cocoa powder-coated banana chips "PURBARASA" during storage might occur for its rancidity which is caused by fat contained in cocoa powder and absorbed oil within banana chips during deep frying processed. This deterioration can decrease its shelf life. However, the shelf life of cocoa powder-coated banana chips "PURBARASA" has not been studied yet, hence, it is really necessary to estimate shelf life of this products in order to comply with the requirements of food safety labeling on its package. The method which can be used to estimate the shelf life of cocoa powder-coated banana chips "PURBARASA" is Accelerated Shelf Life Test (ASLT) with Arrhenius model. In this case, the parameter used were based on rancidity using TBA test. Observations of deterioration carried out at three different temperatures, i.e. 35, 45 and 55oC, every 7 days for 42 days. According to the study, the estimated shelf life of cocoa powder-coated banana chips "PURBARASA" at 10, 25, 28, 300C based on TBA test were 6.2, 4.6, 4.3 and 4.2 months respectively. Kata kunci: ASLT Arrhenius; cocoa powder-coated banana chips; shelf life; TBA   Abstract Keripik pisang salut cokelat “PURBARASA” merupakan produk olahan pisang lokal Desa Nglanggeran berupa keripik yang disalut bubuk cokelat lokal, dan dikemas menggunakan kemasan polipropilen dengan ketebalan 0,08 mm. Keripik pisang salut cokelat “PURBARASA” selama penyimpanan dapat mengalami penurunan mutu berupa ketengikan yang diakibatkan oleh kandungan lemak pada bubuk cokelat dan minyak sisa hasil penggorengan deep frying yang terserap pada keripik sehingga mempengaruhi umur simpan produk. Sampai saat ini, KUBE PURBARASA belum mengetahui umur simpan produk keripik pisang salut cokelat “PURBARASA” sehingga perlu dilakukan penelitian pendugaan umur simpan produk guna memenuhi persyaratan pelabelan keamanan pangan pada kemasan produk pangan. Metode pendugaan umur simpan yang digunakan yaitu metode Accelerated Shelf Life Test (ASLT) Model Arrhenius. Parameter uji yang digunakan yaitu ketengikan berdasarkan angka TBA. Pengamatan penurunan mutu dilakukan pada tiga suhu yang berbeda yaitu suhu 350C, 450C dan 550C setiap 7 hari sekali selama 42 hari. Didapatkan estimasi umur simpan keripik pisang salut cokelat “PURBARASA” pada suhu 10, 25, 28, dan 300C berdasarkan angka TBA berturut-turut yaitu selama 6,2, 4,6, 4,3 dan 4,2 bulan. Keywords: ASLT Arrhenius; keripik pisang salut cokelat; umur simpan; TBA
Application of unilateral multiple channels approach in percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures
Authors: Wei H. , Ma X.
Published: November 2017

This study aimed to investigate the application valuable of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) with unilateral multiple channels approach in osteoporotic vertebral fractures patients. A retrospective review was conducted on 685 consecutive patients with osteoporotic vertebral fracture from March 2003 to October 2012. Among them, 82 cases were given PVP procedure by unilateral multiple channels approach. The timing of surgery, bone cements injection, and complications were analyzed. By using the X-ray film, the distribution of cement was detected and scored. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score and Oswestry disability index (ODI) system were used to evaluate the pain relief and improvement of daily activity function after operation. The excellent and good rate of cement distribution was 98.8% (98/99). Before surgery, the VAS score was 2.5±0.43. After surgery, the VAS score was significantly decreased to 2.0±0.33 at 1 h. Before surgery, ODI was 40.94±2.72. ODI was significantly decreased at 1 month after surgery (9.64±2.60) and at the final follow-up (7.77±2.15).  No spine or nerve injury, bone cement leakage, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, bleeding or infection occurred intraoperatively. Thus, the PVP with unilateral multiple channels approach effectively relieve the pain and improve the functional activity, without occurrence of complications.
Removal of organic compounds from wastewater originating from the production of printed circuit boards by UV-Fenton method
Authors: Thomas Maciej , Białecka Barbara , Zdebik Dariusz
Published: November 2017

The possibility of removing organic compounds from wastewater originating from the photochemical production of printed circuit boards by use of waste acidification and disposal of precipitated photopolymer in the first stage and the UV-Fenton method in a second stage has been presented. To optimize the process of advanced oxidation, the RSM (Response Surface Methodology) for three independent factors was applied, i.e. pH, the concentration of Fe(II) and H2O2concentration. The use of optimized values of individual parameters in the process of wastewater treatment caused a decrease in the concentration of the organic compounds denoted as COD by approx. 87% in the first stage and approx. 98% after application of both processes. Precipitation and the decomposition of organic compounds was associated with a decrease of wastewater COD to below 100 mg O2/L whereas the initial value was 5550 mg O2/L. Decomposition of organic compounds and verification of the developed model of photopolymers removal was also carried out with use of alternative H2O2sources i.e. CaO2, MgO2, and Na2CO3·1,5H2O2.
Long-term recording of electromyographic activity from multiple muscles to monitor physical activity of participants with or without a neurological disorder
Authors: Gant Katie , Bohorquez Jorge , Thomas Christine K.
Published: November 2017

Various portable monitors have been used to quantify physical activity but most rely on detecting limb movement with a sensor rather than measuring muscle activity. Our first goal was to design and validate a portable system for recording surface electromyographic activity (EMG) from eight muscles over 24 h. The modular system includes: (1) preamplifiers that filter and amplify signals; (2) a preprocessor unit for further filtering and amplification, signal offset and power supply modification; (3) a data-logger for analog-to-digital conversion; a flash memory card for data storage and (4) a rechargeable battery. The equipment samples EMG at 1000 Hz, has a resolution of 2.6 μV and records signals up to 10 mV. The built-in analog filters create a bandwidth appropriate for surface EMG. Our second aim was to test the system biologically by recording EMG from able-bodied and spinal cord injured participants. Modifications were made to electrodes for remote preamplifier placement, and to the battery connection after pilot testing. Thereafter, 31 consecutive 24-h EMG recordings were successful. Both the engineering and biological validation of this system establishes it as a valuable tool for measuring physical activity from different muscles in real-world environments whether individuals have an intact or damaged nervous system.
Superstabilization of positive linear electrical circuit by state-feedbacks
Authors: Kaczorek T.
Published: November 2017

The concept of superstability of positive linear electrical circuits is introduced and its properties are characterized. The superstabilization of positive and nonpositive electrical circuits by state-feedbacks is analyzed.
Il titolo taciuto. Sull’epigramma IX, 198 dell’Anthologia Palatina e la trasmissione dei Dionysiaca di Nonno di Panopoli
Authors: Castelli Emanuele
Published: November 2017

Following A. Wifstrand, scholars made some speculations regarding the epigram IX, 198 of the Anthologia Palatina and its relationship with Nonnus’ Dionysiaca. Instead, a comprehensive analysis of the data to our disposal leads to the following conclusions: 1. the epigram hides the title, that is the precise topic (= Dionysus) of Nonnus’s work; 2. it gives information about the author, his provenance and his activity in Alexandria; 3. it contains three precise references to three strategic points of the Dionysiaca: the beginning, the middle and the end of the work, that is canto I, XXV, XLVIII; 4. therefore, the connection between the epigram and Nonnus’ work could only be understood by those who were either already familiar with the Dionysiaca or had the complete text at their disposal. The authorship of the epigram still remains uncertain.
Nuove osservazioni a proposito dell’origine romana del ms. Oxford, Bodleian Library, Laud. gr. 35
Authors: Lai Andrea
Published: November 2017

This article contains new palaeographical observations that in the Latin uncial of ms. Oxford, Bodleian Library, Laud. gr. 35 (VI-VIIth Centuries) recognise the characteristic features of the Roman uncial, which was typical of those manuscripts produced in Rome during the Pontificate of Gregory the Great (590-604). There are several arguments, in historical and cultural terms, that are in conflict with the alleged Sardinian origin of this bilingual Greco-Latin codex of Acts of the Apostles and confirm that probably it was made in a monastery of Rome (maybe in S. Andrea al Celio) in order to be used as glossary, useful to learn Greek language.
Reference intervals for stone risk factors in 24-h urine among healthy adults of the Han population in China
Authors: Mai Zanlin , Li Xiaoxia , Cui Zelin , Wu Wenqi , Liu Yongda , Ou Lili , Liang Yueping , Zhao Zhijian , Liu Yang , Mai Xing , Zhu Wei , Zhang Tao , Cai Chao , Yang Houmeng , Zeng Guohua
Published: November 2017

Background:

The aim of the study was to establish reference intervals for 24-h urinary stone risk factors in the healthy Chinese Han population.

Methods:

From May 2013 to July 2014, we collected and analyzed 24-h urine samples from healthy adult Han population during a cross-sectional study across China. The protocol for analysis of 24-h urine included volume, pH, oxalate, citrate, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorous, creatinine, urate, magnesium, the ion activity products of calcium oxalate (AP(CaOx) indexs) and calcium phosphate (AP(CaP) indexs). We calculated the reference intervals according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2008 guidelines and compared them with those recorded in other studies.

Results:

A total of 132 male and 123 female healthy subjects with a mean (SD, range) age of 52.4 (15.2, 19–89) years were eligible in the final analysis. Men had higher 24-h excretion of creatinine, calcium, urate and phosphorus and lower levels of citrate, magnesium, chloride, sodium and potassium than women. AP(CaOx) indexs and AP(CaP) indexs were significantly higher among men than women. When urinary findings were compared with the reference intervals, most of our data showed a high abnormality rate, especially for creatinine, calcium, citrate, magnesium, chloride, sodium and potassium.

Conclusions:

The present study revealed the normal metabolic status for stone risk factors of the Chinese Han population. It is therefore necessary for each country or region to define their own reference intervals for comparison of stone risk factors between patients and healthy subjects.
Magnetic-field measurement and simulation of a field-free line magnetic-particle scanner
Authors: Stelzner Jan , Buzug Thorsten M.
Published: November 2017

In 2005, B. Gleich and J. Weizenecker initially presented the tracer based medical imaging modality Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI). It uses the nonlinear magnetization behavior of super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs). MPI has the potential to perform real-time imaging in the sub millimeter-range without the use of harmful radiation. To acquire a particle signal from the tracer, an alternating homogenous magnetic field (drive field) is applied. Due to the nonlinearity of the particle magnetization, the magnetic field is distorted and higher harmonics are generated that indicate a particle concentration within the field of view (FOV). For the spatial distribution, another magnetic field that exhibits a high gradient (selection field) is applied simultaneously. Basically, there are two different types of selection fields containing either a field- free point (FFP) or a field-free line (FFL). Because of magnetic saturation, only SPIONs within the close vicinity of the FFP or FFL contribute to the particle signal. As the FFP is moved by the drive field through the FOV a spatial distribution of the SPIONs can be obtained. In the other encoding concept, the FFL rotates and is additionally translated by the drive field to obtain one dimensional projections for various angles. In this work, the currently world’s largest FFL MPI Scanner is investigated. Single components of the generated magnetic field are measured precisely to accomplish an accurate simulation of a translating and rotating FFL.
Moderate dyslipoproteinemia induced inflammation and remodeling HDL and VLDL particles in post-renal transplant patients
Authors: Kimak Elzbieta , Baranowicz-Gaszczyk Iwona , Bialopiotrowicz Tomasz
Published: November 2017

The aim of this paper was to examine whether moderate dyslipoproteinemia can cause an increase of hsCRP and LPO levels in Tx patients who had received immunosuppressive therapy and were without acute inflammatory diseases. Herein, the lipid levels, hsCRP, LPO, apolipoprotein (apo)B, AI, AII, AIInonB, apoB-containing AII (apoB:AII), apoCIII, apoCIIInonB, apoB:CIII, LCAT level, as well as CETP and PON1 activity were determined. All examined Tx patients had moderate dyslipidemia and slightly increased hsCRP, LPO, apoB:AII and apoCIII levels, but decreased LCAT mass, PON1 activity and lipoprotein ratios. Tx patients with apoAI<150 mg/dl (n=28) had worse lipoprotein profiles than did Tx patients with apoAI>150mg/dl (n=39), but no difference in CETP activity was indicated. Multiple ridge forward regression and Spearman’s correlation test were used. The results of the presented study, show for the first time that higher apoAI/apoB and apoAI/apoCIII ratios induced a decrease of the hsCRP concentration. Moreover, the composition of apoCIIInonB, LDL-C and apoAI brought about an increase of LCAT mass and PON1 activity. In Tx patients with lower concentration of apoAI, an increase of concentration of apoB:AII in VLDL generated a mild oxidation of lipoprotein and an elevated concentration of LPO. However, lower ApoAI/apoB ratio resulted in an increase of PON1 activity and apoB, as well as nonHDL-C levels, and in turn, PON1 activity increased LCAT mass. These disorders rearranged the HDL particle, and, simultaneously, remodeled the VLDL particle. This may prevent antioxidant activity, reverse cholesterol transport and accelerate the rejection of the transplant, as well as bringing about cardiovascular diseases in Tx patients with lower apoAI. Such metabolic pathways can be used as potentially novel targets for pharmacological intervention.
Foraminiferal, ostracod, and calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy of the latest Badenian – Sarmatian interval (Middle Miocene, Paratethys) from Poland, Romania and the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Dumitriu Simina Dumitriţa , Loghin Sergiu , Dubicka Zofia , Melinte-Dobrinescu Mihaela Carmen , Paruch-Kulczycka Jolanta , Ionesi Viorel
Published: November 2017

This study presents detailed foraminiferal, ostracod, and calcareous nannofossil analyses of five Middle Miocene sections located in the Central Paratethyan realm, namely in Poland, Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Based on foraminiferal distribution, five biostratigraphically important assemblages (labelled A-E) are distinguished. Foraminifera data combined with ostracoda and nannofossil evidence allowed correlation between the studied sections, and a comparison with the deposits of similar age from the Transylvanian, Vienna and Pannonian basins, as well as with the Transcarpathian regions. The micropaleontological record across the Badenian-Sarmatian boundary interval is also presented.
Tectono-sedimentary analysis using the anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility: a study of the terrestrial and freshwater Neogene of the Orava Basin
Authors: Łoziński Maciej , Ziółkowski Piotr , Wysocka Anna
Published: November 2017

The Orava Basin is an intramontane depression filled with presumably fine-grained sediments deposited in river, floodplain, swamp and lake settings. The basin infilling constitutes a crucial record of the neoalpine evolution of the Inner/Outer Carpathian boundary area since the Neogene, when the Jurassic-Paleogene basement became consolidated, uplifted and eroded. The combination of sedimentological and structural studies with anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) measurements provided an effective tool for recognition of terrestrial environments and deformations of the basin infilling. The lithofacies-oriented sampling and statistical approach to the large dataset of AMS specimens were utilized to define 12 AMS facies based on anisotropy degree (P) and shape (T). The AMS facies allowed a distinction of sedimentary facies ambiguous for classical methods, especially floodplain and lacustrine sediments, as well as revealing their various vulnerabilities to tectonic modification of AMS. A spatial analysis of facies showed that tuffites along with lacustrine and swamp deposits were generally restricted to marginal and southern parts of the basin. Significant deformations were noticed at basin margins and within two intrabasinal tectonic zones, which indicated the tectonic activity of the Pieniny Klippen Belt after the Middle Miocene. The large southern area of the basin recorded consistent N-NE trending compression during basin inversion. This regional tectonic rearrangement resulted in a partial removal of the southernmost basin deposits and shaped the basin’s present-day extent.
Ascension, Descension, and Prayer-Times in the Sīra and the Ḥadīth: Notes on Dating and Chronology
Authors: Aerts Stijn
Published: November 2017

In Islam, the obligation to perform five
Wind tunnel flux comparisons using a phase Doppler interferometer
Authors: Roten Roy L. , Post Scott L. , Werner Armin , Safa Majeed , Hewitt Andrew J.
Published: November 2017

It is essential to know the movement of droplets in time and space (i.e. flux) when measuring and/or predicting spray drift in agricultural application. A study was performed to assess the flux measurements of a phase Doppler system against a standard monofilament system in a wind tunnel. The primary objectives of the study were to compare flux from a new phase Doppler system against 1.7 mm cotton and 2.0 mm nylon strings at varying wind speeds (1.4, 4.2, 8.3, 12.5, and 16.7 m · s−1) and spray exposures times (5, 10, 15, 30, and 60 s) with an overarching hypothesis that the active, phase Doppler is able to accurately measure the flux regardless of exposure and spray mass whereas the static string samplers are limited to a maximum retention. The phase Doppler did measure linearly as expected, however strings did not reach a point in which they loss mass; conversely, they appeared to overload with saturation. These findings are believed to be among many variables which influence the variability of previous mass balance studies.
Germanos/Soğukçam: nouvelle inscription paléo-phrygienne dans une aire cultuelle remarquable
Authors: Brixhe Claude , Vottéro Guy
Published: November 2017

Le petit village de Germanos/Soğukçam (au nord d’Eskişehir) a fourni la plus longue inscription paléo-phrygienne actuellement connue, gravée sur un rocher à une extrémité d’une modeste élévation de terrain. A l’autre extrémité, au pied d’un rocher symétrique, ont été trouvés récemment les restes d’une seconde inscription, vraisemblablement très longue elle aussi, mais qui, sans doute gravée sur la paroi rocheuse, semble en avoir été détachée par un séisme: elle est donc fortement endommagée, mais quelques séquences lisibles révèlent un texte sans doute parallèle à celui qui était déjà connu. Indices d’une implantation humaine à proximité.
Effect of hammer peening with tungsten coating on fatigue properties of carbon steel under rotating bending
Authors: Kanchidurai S.
Published: November 2017

In the present study, we investigated the influence of hammer peening (HP) with tungsten carbide surface coating (WCSC) on high cycle bending fatigue performance of the carbon steel (CS) manufactured as specified in Bureau of Indian Standards BIS 2062 steel. Totally there are twenty-four numbers of specimens cast and tested to investigate fatigue performance. Constantly high cycle bending fatigue load (HBFL) were applied for all specimen, different range of bending stress applied to the specimen and the stress ratio maintained as R = 1. Investigation results show there is up to 40 percent of the fatigue life improvement possible by the surface treatments to the CS material. From the research to date the corrosion and pitting corrosion can be treated by modifying the surface layer of the metal by treating different peening methods and coating.
Numerical approximation of BSDEs using local polynomial drivers and branching processes
Authors: Bouchard Bruno , Tan Xiaolu , Warin Xavier , Zou Yiyi
Published: November 2017

We propose a new numerical scheme for Backward Stochastic Differential Equations (BSDEs) based on branching processes.
We approximate an arbitrary (Lipschitz) driver by local polynomials and then use a Picard iteration scheme.
Each step of the Picard iteration can be solved by using a representation in terms of branching diffusion systems, thus avoiding the need for a fine time discretization. In contrast to the previous literature on the numerical resolution of BSDEs based on branching processes, we prove the convergence of our numerical scheme without limitation on the time horizon.
Numerical simulations are provided to illustrate the performance of the algorithm.
The sugar level in divers’ blood in hyperbaric conditions
Authors: Dolatkowski Augustyn , Szczeblewska A. , Łaba Lucjan , Łokucijewski Bogdan
Published: November 2017

The authors examined 104 divers performing dives in water, 14 exposed to simulated conditions in decompression chambers and 11 control subjects. The average blood sugar reading before diving amounted to 100 mg% with readings of 101 mg% after diving, whereas in the control group these readings were 107 and 100 mg% respectively and in the group of simulated dives, 102 before and 106 mg% after the exposure. It was found that the diet applied ensured a sufficiently high level blood sugar level in the subjects to protect them against hypoglycaemia. Further research in decompression chambers is required.
The Utility of Motor Evaluation in the Analysis of Effects of Motor Activities on Students
Authors: Pomohaci Marcel , Sopa Ioan Sabin
Published: November 2017

This research aims to evaluate the effects of motor activities on pupils at primary education. The two samples of pupils were divided as follows: the first group, experimental group consisted of twenty-five students with the age between ten and twelve years old, thirteen boys and twelve girls, group which followed a specific program containing agonistic, playful and initiation training in sports games; and the second group, the control group, consisted of twenty-five students with the age between ten and twelve years old, fourteen boys and eleven girls, group that took the classical physical education and sports curriculum. The motor evaluation tests at which the students have been evaluated have been taken over from the national evaluation system: speed running on 50 m, 5x10 m relay race, resistance running, jumping, throw off the oina ball, abdominal force, back force, upper members force, and lower member force. The results showed that the pupils from the experimental group had better performances compared with those from the control group at the final test, indicating the effectiveness of the agonistic, playful and initiation programs in sports games. Differences in the final testing among student groups were significant in all motor tests (p <0.05). Conclusions have shown that the research hypothesis was valid, so we can say that inclusion of programs with agonistic, playful and initiation in sports games can influence in a good way the student’s motor performance at this age.