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System-Institutional Paradigm of Management of New Technological System Organizations
Authors: Ерзнкян Баграт , Yerznkyan Bagrat
Published: April 2019

Subject: The possibility and specifics of the system-institutional paradigm through the prism of innovation activity management. Objectives: Identification of management problems specific to the organization and explicitly arising as a result of its presentation on the basis of the system-institutional paradigm. Methodology: Institutional and evolutionary economic theories, organizational science, the theories of long waves and management. Results: The research features a system-institutional paradigm according to the organization level, represented in the form of environmental, object, processed, and project systems-institutions. The managing subsystem of such an organization must take into account the peculiarities of the four-element managed subsystem, its institutional features that are important for an effective strategy and tactics to be used by new technological system organizations. Conclusions: The system-institutional paradigm that unites the achievements of G. B. Kleiner and B. H. Yerznkyan’s four-element system methodology can be adapted and successfully applied to the management of organizations of the new technological system. This circumstance poses a number of problems that need to be resolved.
Bank Lending to Small and Medium Businesses in the Russian Federation: Problems and Solutions
Authors: Калачёва Ирина , Kalacheva Irina , Гавриленко Дмитрий , Gavrilenko Dmitry
Published: April 2019

Small business is a key segment for the economy of any country. It can be considered an indicator of the economic climate. A well-developed segment of small and medium-sized business helps the state to solve a number of economic and socially significant problems. The present paper describes the role of small and medium businesses in the country's economy, determines its impact on GDP, studies the possibility of SMEs to access money resources, in particular, the possibility of bank lending to this category of borrowers. The research analyses the dynamics of lending to small and medium businesses by commercial banks. The authors determined the level of overdue loans in the total amount of loans granted, as well as the level of the proposed loan products. The study reveals the main problems that prevent the development of bank lending to small and medium businesses, according to both borrowers and creditors. The authors suggest some possible ways to solve the problem.
Partnership between the Education and the Business in Russia: Shifting of the Framework
Authors: Кочергин Дмитрий , Kochergin Dmitry
Published: April 2019

The process of adaptation of the Russian education system to the market principles was rather chaotic and resulted in a number of system problems. For instance, business organizations have distanced themselves from the education of qualified personnel on the basis of state educational institutions. The article features some results of a theoretical research of interaction between the state structures and firms, its specifics and prospects in the sphere of Russian education. The analysis showed that the term "social partnership" was replaced with the term "public-private partnership" as the main concept for interactions between education organizations and firms in Russia in the last 20 years. It reveals a transition from the ethical to the rational-economical argumentation of the participation of firms in the social sphere. In the absence of institutional mechanisms, the most effective model of interaction between educational institutions and firms seems to be the one based on individual economic profits for both sides.
Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage as a Complication of Percutaneous Intervention: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature
Authors: Sajnani Nitin , Bogart Douglas B
Published: April 2019

Retroperitoneal hemorrhage (RPH) is an infrequent but serious complication of transfemoral percutaneous procedures. We present 2 cases and review the literature regarding the incidence, risk factors, clinical features and complications of RPH. We propose a management strategy for this problem emphasizing an anatomical based interventional approach if the patient does not stabilize with volume resuscitation.
Hacking 9-1-1: Infrastructure Vulnerabilities and Attack Vectors (Preprint)
Authors: Goebel Mat , Dameff Christian , Tully Jeffrey
Published: April 2019

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9-1-1 call centers are a critical component of prehospital care: they accept emergency calls, dispatch field responders such as emergency medical services, and provide callers with emergency medical instructions before their arrival. The aim of this study was to describe the technical structure of the 9-1-1 call-taking system and to describe its vulnerabilities that could lead to compromised patient care.
9-1-1 calls answered from mobile phones and landlines use a variety of technologies to provide information about caller location and other information. These interconnected technologies create potential cyber vulnerabilities. A variety of attacks could be carried out on 9-1-1 infrastructure to various ends. Attackers could target individuals, groups, or entire municipalities. These attacks could result in anything from a nuisance to increased loss of life in a physical attack to worse overall outcomes owing to delays in care for time-sensitive conditions. Evolving 9-1-1 systems are increasingly connected and dependent on network technology. As implications of cybersecurity vulnerabilities loom large, future research should examine methods of hardening the 9-1-1 system against attack.
Response Surface Method Application in Tofu Production Liquid Waste Treatment
Authors: Effendi Hefni , Seroja Romi , Hariyadi Sigid
Published: April 2019

Liquid waste of tofu production has a high content of organic matter which can lead to a decrease in water quality. This study was aimed to obtain an optimal combination of duration and waste concentration in tofu liquid waste treatment using Chrysopogon zizanioides. Response surface method using Design Expert 7.0 software was applied to optimize combination response of duration (3, 9, 15 days) and waste concentration (20, 40, 60%), aided by Design Expert 7.0 software. The optimum treatment was 15 days with 20% waste concentration, reducing 55.48% of COD, 37.86% BOD, 93.51% TSS, 87.86% Turbidity, increasing DO to 7.2 mg/L and pH to 7.2.
Construction and Evaluation of a Uniaxial Mechanical Actuated Vibration Shaker
Authors: Lafta Hameed D. , Murad Nasrat K. , Khamas Ihasan J. , Abdalla Tebin F.
Published: April 2019

In the present paper a low cost mechanical vibration shaker of rotating unbalanced type with uniaxial shaking table was designed and constructed in an attempt to provide opportunities for experimental testing and application of vibration in experimental modal analysis, stress relief of weldments, effect of vibration on heat transfer and seismic testing of civil engineering structures. Also, it provides unexpressive solution to enhance the knowledge and technical skills of students in mechanical vibration laboratory. The shaker consists of a five main parts shaker frame, shaker table, flexible support, drive motor, and eccentricity mechanism. The experimental results show that the amplitude of the shaker is increased with increasing the frequency ratio and the maximum value was attained near the resonance condition.  Also, the magnitude of amplitude is increased with increasing the eccentric mass and eccentricity values. A reasonable agreement with theoretical results shows that the shaker can be used with reliable results in vibration testing purposes. Also, in this paper, the frequency ranges of the shaker were determined for constant displacement and for constant acceleration tests to satisfy all the frequency limitation requirements of the mechanical shaker.
ZAKAT AS TAX CREDIT FOR HARMONIZE FISCAL SETTING IN INDONESIA
Authors: Setianingrum Any , Madjid Suhirman , Asaari Masagus
Published: April 2019

This study examines the harmonization of zakah and tax synergy through the payment of zakah as tax credit in Indonesia. The research method used is case study, with data taking through document studies, literature study and indepth interviews on zakah and tax practitioners in Bekasi and Jakarta. Zakah as a tax credit is a policy that can directly reduce the amount of tax payable. The result of integration of analysis found that the tax credit from zakah can increase the acceptance in zalcat sector and tax, compared if zakah only as cost or as deductible of taxable income. Zakah as a means of tax payment control can recruit muzaki to enter groups paying zakah as well as taxes, without causing double burden for the Moslem population. The policy is in line with PSAK 101, where zakah is not involved in the income statement. The policy also helps the role of the state to allocate funds specifically to the poor in accordance with the mandate of the 1945 Constitution, which is not found in the provisions on tax allocations.
REHABILITATION OF THE NAZI REGIME, ITS SUPPORTERS AND ACCOMPLICES IN THE EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHY: CURRENT STATE AND NEW TRENDS IN DEVELOPING MEMORY POLICIES
Authors: Belov Sergey I
Published: April 2019

The presented study is dedicated to the rehabilitation of the Nazi regime, its supporters and accomplices in modern cinema as part of the memory policy. The relevance of this work is determined by the growing influence of ultra-right politicians in a number of economically developed countries, an increase in the number of memorial wars due to the rehabilitation of Nazism accomplices and the spread of right-wing radicalism in the United States and European Union states. The aim of the study is the evaluation of the rehabilitation practices of Nazism and its supporters in new motion pictures, which have not been previously studied by representatives of the expert community from this perspective. Indirect apologetics of the Nazis and their adherents, including representatives of organizations recognized as criminal in accordance with the decision of the Nürnberg Tribunal, are widespread in modern cinema. The thesis is being promoted that even numerous members of organizations recognized as criminal secretly opposed the Nazi regime. Cooperation is considered as a necessary measure. The audience gets the impression that even highranking representatives of the army leadership were not aware of war crimes. People who for many years supported Hitler’s regime are shown as its victims. There have been attempts to re-evaluate certain aspects of the Nazi regime as a positive experience, in a way of referring to actual matters nowadays.
CAMEROON’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN UNION’S SECURITY PLAN (2000-2018)
Authors: Kouma Jean Cottin
Published: April 2019

The article addresses the question of how a regional approach to dealing with current safety threats could contribute to the consolidation of security and stability in Cameroon, and Africa as a whole. The problem with states like Cameroon is that they are no longer able to fulfill some of their official functions and are consequently powerless against new security threats. Some of those threats are temporary phenomena, however, other dangers, such as poverty growth or environmental degradation, are more chronic issues. Therefore, in order to cope with the latter, efforts should be made to reinforce regional structures. The author presents a different approach to explaining the relevance of cooperation, particularly in the field of security, and looks at it from the perspective of the institutionalist theory. Relying on the anarchic conception of the world, which is similar to the realistic conception, institutionalists see the role of co-operation in reducing uncertainty and mistrust between states. As confrontation and struggle for power lead only to a situation of constant uncertainty, states have to seek an appropriate way to reduce this insecurity by establishing institutional structures, common rules and standards in order to further regulate their coexistence and interactions. However, the evolution of international relations from unilateralism to a system of stable alliances would only be possible if cooperation is more advantageous than the unilateral approach. In other words, Cameroon's decision to integrate community structures and adhere to a number of principles and rules is, in the first place, in its national interests.
Analisis Air Minum dan Perilaku Higienis dengan Kejadian Diare pada Lansia di Indonesia
Authors: Sumolang Phetisya PF , Nurjana Made Agus , Widjaja Junus
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Diare he a is a condition of abnormal defecation that is more than three times a day with a runny concentration of stool with or without blood or mucus due to an inflammatory process in the stomach or intestine. Indonesia is one of the developing countries with a high incidence of diarrhea seen from the morbidity and mortality rate, and can attack all ages, including toddlers, children, adults and even the elderly. Health problems in the elderly are generally caused by a decrease in the functioning of the body’s organs, so that the body’s activity and metabolism automatically decrease which is followed by a decrease in energy and decreased digestive capacity which generally begins at the age of 50 years. Data analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between drinking water supply and hygienic behavior with the incidence of diarrhea in elderly (adults over 54 years) using logistic regression. The samples analyzed were 138,515 elderly from the 2013 Basic Health Research data. The results of the analysis showed that there was a correlation between hygienic behavior with the incidence of diarrhea in elderly in Indonesia (p value < 0,05) and the most dominant variable was hand washing behavior after defecation. Improving clean and healthy behavior especially in elderly group needs to be improved as a prevention measure for the occurrence of diarrheal in the elderly in Indonesia.
Abstrak
Diare merupakan suatu kondisi buang air besar tidak normal yang lebih dari tiga kali sehari dengan konsentrasi tinja yang encer dengan atau tanpa disertai darah atau lendir akibat dari proses inflamasi pada lambung atau usus. Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara berkembang dengan angka kejadian diare masih tinggi dilihat dari angka morbiditas dan mortalitas, serta dapat menyerang semua usia baik balita, anak, dewasa bahkan lansia. Masalah kesehatan pada lansia secara umum disebabkan karena menurunnya fungsi organ tubuh, sehingga aktivitas dan metabolisme tubuh otomatis menurun yang diikuti dengan menurunya energi dan kapasitas pencernaan menurun yang umum dimulai usia 50 tahun. Analisis data telah dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara penyediaan air minum dan perilaku higienis dengan kejadian diare pada lanjut usia (dewasa dengan usia lebih dari 54 tahun) dengan regresi logistik. Sampel yang dianalisis sebanyak 138.515 orang dewasa dari data Riskesdas 2013. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk menggambarkan distribusi variabel dan analisis regresi logistik untuk mengetahui hubungan antara variabel yang diteliti. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara perilaku higienis dengan kejadian diare pada kelompok lanjut usia di Indonesia (p value < 0,05) dan yang paling dominan adalah perilaku cuci tangan setelah buang air besar (BAB). Peningkatan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) khususnya pada kelompok usia lanjut perlu ditingkatkan sebagai tindakan pencegahan terjadinya diare pada lansia di Indonesia.
Enrichment of Cxcl12 promoter with TET2: A possible link between promoter demethylation and enhanced gene expression in the absence of PARP-1
Authors: Tolic Anja , Rajic Jovana , Djordjevic Marija , Djordjevic Milos , Dinic Svetlana , Grdovic Nevena , Arambasic-Jovanovic Jelena , Mihailovic Mirjana , Poznanovic Goran , Jurkowski Tomasz , Vidakovic Melita , Uskokovic Aleksandra
Published: April 2019

Previously, we described the link between C-X-C motif chemokine 12 (Cxcl12) gene induction and DNA hypomethylation in the absence of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1). We have now firmly established that demethylation is the primary cause of gene induction on the basis of Cxcl12 gene upregulation upon treatment with the demethylating agent 5-azacytidine (5-aza). Since the demethylation state of Cxcl12 is favored by PARP-1 absence, we investigated the presence of ten-eleven translocation (TET) proteins on the Cxcl12 promoter in order to corroborate the relationship between the demethylation process and increased gene expression that occurs in the absence of PARP-1. Analysis was performed on the promoter region within CpG islands of Cxcl12 from control mouse embryonic fibroblasts (NIH3T3) and PARP-1 knock-out mouse embryonic fibroblasts (PARP1-/-). The lack of PARP-1 increased the abundance of TET2 on the Cxcl12 promoter, suggesting that TET-mediated demethylation provoked by the absence of PARP-1 could account for the observed increased expression of this chemokine. Deciphering the regulation of DNA (de)methylation factors that control Cxcl12 expression may provide an additional therapeutic approach in pharmacological interventions where gene switching on or off based on targeted stimulation or inhibition is necessary. [Project of the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and
Technological Development, Grant no. 173020]
Criminal responsibility for medical malpractice in the jurisdictional practice of Serbia
Authors: Miletic Vladimir
Published: April 2019

In the field of protection and improvement of people?s health, there is a special importance of legally, efficiently, regularly, professionally, and punctually providing medical care, performing other healthcare services, or simply providing medical assistance or care. In this way, an essential social function is achieved, as well as the protection of the constitutionally proclaimed right of physical and mental integrity of the public. However, deterioration of an individual?s health who has been medically assisted is possible in the process of providing medical, or any other assistance in the field of medicine. If it is a gross medical misconduct or any other type of medical misconduct, or gross violation of a profession?s rules, because of which there is a possibility of deterioration of health of one or more individuals, then the crime of medical negligence, for which there are strict statutory offences, applies. This article addresses the aspect of theory and practice about the significance, social jeopardy, and prevalence of this crime, or criminal policy of courts in the Republic of Serbia, alongside many articles in the printed and electronic media which provoke great public attention and rough comments.
Empirical discourse analysis on correlations between exchange rate and exports
Authors: Parnornmast Chayongkan , Jermsittiparsert Kittisak , Sriyakul Thanaporn
Published: April 2019

The objective of this study focuses on empirically analysing the discourse on the correlations between exchange rate and exports, which has been reproduced constantly and extensively in Thai society by authorities from academic circles and public and private sectors. Hence, this study analyses the time series data of exchange rate and exports by means of advanced statistical methodologies, the regression analysis and Johansen's cointegration test. The regression analysis finds that the exchange rate is negatively correlated to the exports, but Johansen's cointegration test results contrariwise that there is no cointegrating relationship in-between. Therefore, such a claim is not an error made in good faith but another example of domineering discourses enabling the elites to take advantages by disguising them as knowledge and truths, over which the other members in the society dare not to doubt nor dispute.
Engaging gen Y through social network sites
Authors: Wee Vincent Eng Kim , Wee Vivien Mui Eik @ Bee Jade
Published: April 2019

Social networking sites are able to build on the interactive power of the Internet. This study attempts to discover the influence of social media on the present generation Y as consumers, their buying behaviour and to determine the roles that the social media plays as a popular medium to communicate a message. The findings of this research will provide clear and useful information to facilitate further research in similar fields of study. A set of questionnaire was administered to 200 students from ten selected institutions of higher learning in the Klang Valley. The respondents were asked about their current perceptions regarding their interaction with the social media websites and how these websites have influenced their purchasing behaviour which would enable further understanding about the social media. The respondents, responses show that, generally social media was used to seek useful information. They prefer to purchase in groups and the social media acts as a community platform to post and share their views. The respondents agreed that social media was more effective in finding information as compared to the use of the traditional mass media. Viral advertising in the form ofvideos are very appealing to them. Furthermore, social media also improves customers service and business networking.
Governance mechanisms and firm performance in family-owned companies in Malaysia
Authors: Abd. Hamid Azmi , Abdul Aziz Rozainun , Hosni Asyifa Laila
Published: April 2019

The study examines the relationship between management and governance mechanisms upon the performance of family-owned companies. The results indicated that the performances of family-owned companies' were influenced by the implementation of corporate governance in their management processes. Hence, the result reveals a significant association between family-owned companies' performance in relation to management and governance mechanisms. However, the findings found that Malaysian family-owned companies may be reluctant to protect the minority shareholders’ rights as the findings show that the independent directors portrayed significant negative association with the firm’s performance. The presence of the independent directors in the company could not improve the monitoring of the management activities and on shareholders' influence. In addition, the ROE result shows that the larger managerial ownerships, the higher the firms' performance but in turn it will heighten the minority shareholders' expropriation. The higher level of managerial.
Performance of unit trust funds in Malaysia : a comparison between conventional and Islamic unit trusts
Authors: Mohd Dom Rosma , Ibrahim Muhammad Fandi , Che Sulaiman Che Lynnaruhiyah , Ahmad Sholahuddin Ahmad Shafiq
Published: April 2019

This paper reports the comparison of performance between Islamic and conventional unit trust funds in Malaysia. Least Square Methods were used to describe the overall growth of Malaysian unit trusts for the years 2004 to 2012 based on the number of launched funds, units in circulation, number of accounts and total net asset value. The results indicated that conventional unit trust funds grew exponentially while Islamic unit trusts grew linearly. The performances of 4 Islamic and 4 conventional unit trust funds based on their efficiencies (ratio of weighted sum of outputs to weighted sum of inputs) were measured using Data Envelopment Analysis over a three-year period (2010- 2012). The performances were measured based on two inputs namely the Portfolio Turnover Ratio (PTR) and Management Expense Ratio (MER) while the output was the companies’ annual returns. The outcome is the ranking of unit trusts performance which can be a good reference for investors. The finding shows that conventional unit trusts were the preferred investment among Malaysians. However, the growth of Islamic unit trusts was less affected by the world economic crisis compared to the growth of conventional unit trusts. This is reflected in the decrease of growth of the conventional unit trusts during the years 2007-2008, the time when the world economy was hit hard. On the contrary, the Islamic unit trust showed a gradually increasing growth during the same time period. CIMB conventional is found to be the best unit trust among the conventional unit trusts studied while Kuwait Finance House is found to be the best Islamic unit trust in this study, second only to CIMB conventional. Public Bank unit trust performed consistently on the average while AmBank showed poor performance throughout the years. CIMB conventional performed better than CIMB Islamic but RHB Islamic and AmBank Islamic performed better than their conventional counterparts.
Agro-preneurial obstacles among students in the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, UiTM Pahang
Authors: Azer Ilyani , Mohamad Siti Aishah , Abdullah Nur Suraya , Mustapha Musramaini
Published: April 2019

Most tertiary institutions offer entrepreneurial programmes and courses to the students. However, there appears to be a lot of challenges in maintaining the elements of business in the real world. This study highlights the obstacles in entrepreneurship among students from the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Univeristi Teknologu MARA (UiTM) Pahang. The main objective is to explore the perceptions toward the obstacles in agro-preneurship among the respondents. The results pointed out that the students’ perceptions of lack of experience, finding the right partner, and lack of information are the main three obstacles in agro-preneurship. In addition, specific obstacles in agro-preneurship exist based on the student’s gender which is caused by different obstacles.
Usage of social media to enhance job performance and reduce stress in organisation
Authors: Abdul Aziz Ahlam , Bolong Jusang , Hj. Hassan Md Salleh , Hassan Hamisah
Published: April 2019

Social media is frequently used as a tool to help employees perform their jobs in the organisation. The use of media technologies can help employees to reduce their stress and improve their job performance for their key performance index. This study aims to describe the use of Facebook as the mediating factor to reduce stress and enhance job performance. The Technology Acceptance Model was applied in this study as justifications of encouraging employees to adapt Facebook in helping them with their tasks through perceive ease of use and perceive usefulness. This study also indicates that hypotheses on usage of Facebook does not mediate the relationship between both perceive usefulness and perceive ease of use on employees 'job performance.
Scale problem in capital market research
Authors: Asghari Iraj , Mohtadi Azam
Published: April 2019

This paper is a review and aims to present and interpret the results of previous research carried out in the context of reducing the problems associated with '(scale effects " in capital market research. Evaluating the results of investigations in the field shows that deflating all the elements of the regression model using suitable deflator is the preferred approach of dealing with scale problem in research. However, there is no agreement among researchers on the best deflator and studies on scale effect sought to be continued.
Quota sampling design using self-administered questionnaire for brand loyalty study in the agriculture retail industry in Malaysia
Authors: Mustaffa Abaidullah , Hassan Faridah , Musa Rosidah , Abdul Rahman Mariati
Published: April 2019

Brand loyalty research involving quantitative approach using self administered questionnaires needs respondents which are sampled from consumers from the proposed industry. Quota sampling which is non-probability sampling can be used to sample respondents from the population. This paper elaborates the quota sampling design strategy to sample consumers from the agriculture retail industry in Malaysia. The questionnaire was developed based on survey instrument development to identify the dimensional structure of attitude and brand loyalty in the agriculture retail industry in Malaysia.
Profiling Online Self-Representation for Cyber Forensics: Anonymity and Ageism in Cyberspace
Authors: Lee Dianne Mei Cheong , Sanzogni Louis
Published: April 2019

Cyberspace offers ample opportunity where gender and age can lose their meaning with the influence of ageism. Online self-representation usually begins with a created gendered avatar followed by age identity.  Empirical social data comprising surveys, random comments, and texts of 127 respondents were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The analysis showed that anonymity was assumed differently with eight possible reasons as gender was transferred online. Ageism experience was also identified differently by both male and female. A profile on online self-representation for cyber forensics was subsequently established based on gender and age identity in addition to avatars. The findings have some forensic use as avatars layered with anonymity and ageism which facilitate some degree of self-disclosure due to similarity in belief, values, and attitudes to the users.

Keywords: cyberspace, anonymity, ageism, online self-representation, cyber forensics
Enforcement of Capital Punishment: Legal Issues in Eliminating Drug Trafficking
Authors: Nasrijal Nasreen Miza Hilmy , Joni Ekmil Krisnawati Erlen
Published: April 2019

Drug trafficking in Malaysia is punishable with a mandatory capital punishment. To convict a person for drug trafficking is a laborious task for the prosecution. This paper presents the findings of the research on drug trafficking cases which revealed that the courts have been vigorous in meting out capital punishment. However, there are challenges faced by the prosecution in succeeding in cases. This study found various hindrances that frustrate the efforts in combating drug trafficking activities. In some cases, due to evidential procedures and requirements, the person accused for drug trafficking had to be acquitted even though the amount of drugs involved in the case appeared to suggest that there was some drug-related activities. Therefore, while capital punishment is theoretically aimed at deterring drug trafficking, much has to be done to achieve the intended objective.

Keywords: drug trafficking, capital punishment, evidential procedures, acquittal, conviction
Tailoring Design Development and Ideation in Catering To Industry Demands
Authors: Mohd Yusof Fadila , Mamat Nawi Azmir , Md Hashim Azhari , Ahmad Zamri Ahmad Fazlan , Ab Hamid Abu Hanifa , Azizan Hasnul Azwan
Published: April 2019

Design development is one of the processes in the teaching and learning of industrial design. This process is important during the early stage of ideas before continuing to the next design stage. This study was conducted to investigate the comparison between  academic  syllabus  and  industry  practices  whether  these  processes  are  highly dependent on the idea generation and interaction related to the designer or to the student itself. The data were gathered through an observation of industry practice during conceptual design phase, teaching and learning process in academic through Video Protocol Analysis (VPA) method and interviews with industry practitioners via structured and unstructured questionnaires. The data were analysed by using NVivo software in order to formulate the results. The findings may possibly contribute to the teaching and learning processes especially in the improvement of industrial design syllabus in order to meet the industry demands.

Keywords: design development, industrial design, industry demands
High Failure Rate in Mathematics Subjects: Influencing Factors and Study Styles
Authors: Alwadood Zuraida , Abd Halim Suhaila , Sulaiman Hanifah , Mohd. Noor Norlenda
Published: April 2019

The objectives of this study are to determine factors that contribute to theEngineering Calculus subject failures and to analyse the study styles ofstudents taking this course. Based on the literature search, these factorsare categorised into three domains which are students’ attitude, students’background and teacher-related factors. A survey research was done to asample of engineering degree students who are taking Engineering Calculussubject at their third semester. It was found that non-systematic study styleis the greatest factor which has been claimed by the respondents as themain reason for their failures. Besides this, a majority of the students arecomfortable with studying alone, as compared to taking part in study groupor seeking help from lecturers. These findings suggest that corrective actionsshould be taken by the students, lecturers, as well as the faculty in order tocope with the alarming failure rate of mathematics subject.
Furnace Modelling Using State Space Representation
Authors: Ismail Razidah
Published: April 2019

The state space modeling approach was developed to cope with the demand and performance due to the increase in system complexity, which may have multiple inputs and multiple outputs (MIMO). This approach is based on time-domain analysis and synthesis using state variables. This paper describes the development of a state space representation of a furnace system of a combined cycle power plant. Power plants will need to operate optimally so as to stay competitive, as even a small improvement in energy efficiency would involve substantial cost savings. Both the quantitative and qualitative analyses of the state space representation of the furnace system are discussed. These include the responses of systems excited by certain inputs and the structural properties of the system. The analysis on the furnace system showed that the system is bounded input and bounded output stable, controllable and observable. In practice, the state space formulation is very important for numerical computation and controller design, and can be extended for time-varying systems.
The Effect of Butt Joint on the Structural Behaviour of PSSDB Wall Panel
Authors: Hamzah Siti Hawa , Yong Chua Bon , Saari@Ash’ari Nadiah , Marwi Mat Som
Published: April 2019

An experimental investigation was carried out to determine the effect of butt joint on the structural behaviour of profiled steel sheet dry board (PSSDB) load bearing wall with window opening. The samples tested were three (3) PSSDB walls with window opening and butt joint in the dry boards, and three (3) PSSDB walls with window opening but without butt joint in the dry boards. The samples were subjected to axial compressive load and comparisons were made between the two sets of samples. The average value of the ultimate load capacity for PSSDB load bearing wall with butt joint was found to be 286 kN, while that for the samples of PSSDB load bearing wall without butt joint was 260 kN. The average maximum lateral deflection values for both types of PSSDB walls were 8.9 mm and 13 mm respectively. Significant difference due to butt joint in dry board was seen in the reduced number of cracks by about 33 % in comparison to that without butt joint.
Consensus and Source Properties of Malaysian Aggregates for Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements
Authors: Ahmad Juraidah , Abdul Rahman Mohd Yusof , Mohamed Zainab
Published: April 2019

Aggregates and binder are the two main constituents that make up hot mix asphalt (HMA). Since a wide variety of mineral aggregate is used to produce Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), proper evaluation of the mineral aggregate properties is important to ensure good performance of asphalt mixture. Unlike Superpave system, Marshall and Hveem method do not incorporate aggregate criteria into their procedures. The Superpave Highway Research Programme (SHRP) modified the Delphi process to include aggregate properties which are divided into two categories; consensus and source. The consensus properties include aggregate angularity, flat and elongated particles and sand equivalent to ensure aggregate quality is sufficient to provide satisfactory HMA performance for all design traffic levels. The source properties are often used to qualify local source of aggregate which include abrasion, deleterious materials and soundness test. In this study, granite aggregates were collected from northern, central and southern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Results of the aggregate testing showed that Malaysian aggregates are durable and of good quality. These aggregates conformed to the criteria as required in the Superpave system, hence suitable for use in the mix design.
Heterogeneous Islam as a Cultural Identity of Multicultural ­Communities in the Suburbs of Pontianak
Authors: Yusriadi Yusriadi , Muttaqin Imron
Published: April 2019

This article discusses the variant of Islam that lives in a multicultural society in the Sungai Ambawang area in the suburbs of Pontianak City, West Kalimantan. In the Javanese, Bugis, Malay and Madurese communities, Islam has served as an important element in the formation of their cultural identity, thus causing them to be synonymous with the Islamic community. Islamic elements that are used and have become part of the culture of society include the choice of Islamic dates such as the Hijri month in determining the time of cultural activities, the use of Al-fitihah and several other verses from the Qur’an as well as shalawat and prayer, the use of mosques as a center of cultural activities and the involvement of Islamic religious leaders in traditional ceremonies. The use of these elements has become a hallmark of the community culture and its form has been preserved until today.
Dayak and Malay Brotherhood in the Malay Collective Memory of Post-Independence Indonesia
Authors: Hermansyah Hermansyah
Published: April 2019

Each community in the world has a past in which their existence is commonly determined by things happening in their past. To preserve their past a community needs means of transmission, among others, through oral traditions such as stories, mantra, and way of life. They inherit stories, mantra, and ways of life with values that have related meanings to their life. The heritage of these things is very important to preserve and develop the collective identity of the community. As they continue to be passed down, they become the collective memory of a community. The West Kalimantan Malay society has collective memories that are relatively inherited in the form of oral traditions and other life practices such as cultivation. Part of the collective memory has awakened them to the brotherhood with the people called Dayak today. Nevertheless, the collective memory is confronted with challenges both coming from within themselves and from the outside that may eliminate them without a better replacement.
The Concept of Tawheed of Buginese People in the Ancient Manuscript Lontara Attorioloang Ri Wajo of West Kalimantan
Authors: Patmawati Patmawati , Wahida Besse
Published: April 2019

This paper discusses a tawheed concept of buginese people in the ancient manuscript, Lontara Attorioloang ri Wajo and focuses on the concept of al-uluhiyah and ar-rububiyah of Buginese people according to the manuscript. This work is based on research on manuscript through philology approach since Lontara Attorioloang ri Wajo is a handwriting manuscript written without punctuation (comma or full stop) and space. The concept of tawheed al-uluhiyah of buginese people in Lontara Attorioloang ri Wajo manuscript is shown in the form of testimony of the presence of Dewata Seuwwae or God the one; He begets not, nor was He begotten. The belief of the oneness of god is embodied in self-surrender and full obedience by performing worship qhairu mahda but not ibadah mahdah. This confession can be seen in 18 dialogues between Arung Matoa and an Arung from another place. The concept of tawheed ar-rububiyah in the manuscript is shown in the form of a belief that Dewata Seuwwae or the one God is a lord of the worlds; He determines all creatures’ destiny and prosperity. Further, the Buginese people’s belief in the oneness of God is shown by the agreement they have made, and Arung Matoa Toudamang’s message about how to behave toward god, other person, and nature. There are 8 dialogues in the form of agreement and pappaseng.
Relación del índice de masa corporal y el porcentaje de grasa corporal en jóvenes venezolanos
Authors: Padilla J
Published: April 2019

El índice masa corporal (IMC) es uno de los criterios mayormente utilizados para definir la obesidad en la población infantil. No obstante, el mismo determina el estado nutricional, mientras que el total de la grasa corporal demarca su composición corporal. Por lo tanto, el objetivo general del estudio fue determinar la relación entre el índice de masa corporal y el porcentaje de grasa corporal en 505 estudiantes (242 del sexo femenino y 263 masculino) de un Liceo Bolivariano del estado Barinas, con edades comprendidas entre 10 y 20 años. La investigación se enmarcó en el enfoque cuantitativo, con un tipo de investigación de campo, basado en un diseño no experimental, de nivel descriptivo-correlacional y de corte transversal. El análisis de datos se realizó a través del software estadístico SPSS versión 17.0. Los resultados presentan una correlación alta entre el IMC y el porcentaje de grasa (r: 0,75** para las chicas y r: 0,77** para los chicos; p<0,01). Asimismo, se presentaron correlaciones altas y significativas en los diferentes grupos de edad para ambos sexos. Para el masculino G1: r: 0,81, p<0,01; G2: r: 0,82**, p<0,01 y G3: r: 0,66**, p<0,01. En el caso del femenino la relación fue G1: r: 0,72**; G2: r: 0,83** y G3: r: 0,81**, p<0,01. Se concluye de esta manera que existe alta correlación positiva entre el IMC y el porcentaje de grasa corporal en la Institución Educativa mencionada, por lo tanto se considera la utilización del IMC como una herramienta aplicable para la estimación del estado nutricional.
Rational microeconomic management and its non-optimal macroeconomic outcomes: the role of social institutions
Authors: Koronowski Adam
Published: April 2019

The paper analyzes possible policy and institutional responses to underconsumption, which is viewed as an effect of a specific market failure. Microeconomic rational decisions to keep labor costs low, resulting in suboptimal macroeconomic outcomes. Traditionally, constraints arising out of deficient demand have been corrected with expansionary fiscal and monetary policies. These methods have ceased to be effective and viable. Alternative measures should be targeted at changing income distribution; low labor income is the reason for underconsumption. Such measures (progressive income tax, stronger labor unions) would probably not gain any acceptance of entrepreneurs, even though, in principle, they should boost business activity. Non-confrontational solutions are beyond the reach of economic policy but an informed democratic debate might lead to a desirable compromise.
Innovation strategies in SME’s economic growth and job creation in economy
Authors: Kaira Zoia , Rześny-Cieplińska Jagienka
Published: April 2019

SMEs and entrepreneurship are key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the EU. The SME sector has a crucial role to play in creating new jobs, economic growth and innovation in socioeconomic development. The paper aims to address the critical role of small and medium-sized companies by investigating innovation management strategies in the SME sector. The goal of the present paper is to analyze the innovation strategies of SMEs and to provide an overview of the performance of Polish SMEs against those in the European Union. The main method in the study is desk research based on secondary statistic data. The method made it possible to prove that innovative strategy is a necessary condition to improve the competitiveness level in the SME sector. The main contribution of this research is to highlight the impact of innovation strategies on the competitive level of the researched entities for SMEs. The linear model developed for the “innovation expenditure” factor and forecast for 2-year period amply make it clear that SMEs continue to tread a positive growth trend.
Investigating Hospitality Studentsâ€™ Level of Anxiety in English Class and Oral Exam Performance
Authors: Prima Stefanus Angga Badara
Published: April 2019

This study reports on a correlation analysis between the level of foreign language anxiety (FLA) of hotel business students and their oral exam performance. The participants of this study were 103 first-year hotel business students of a private university in Jakarta, Indonesia. Using Foreign Language Class Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) questionnaire, it was found that most business students (45%) have medium anxiety. It was also found that fear of negative evaluation is the main source of the anxiety among students. A two-tailed t-test analysis shows no statistical difference between male and female students in 90% of the questionnaire items. A Spearman-rank correlation coefficient analysis shows a significant negative moderate relationship between studentsâ€™ oral exam performance with FLCAS results
Tinjauan terhadap Pelaksanaan Peraturan Daerah Sumatera Barat No. 9/2014 tentang Serah Simpan Karya Cetak dan Karya Rekam
Authors: Doloksaribu Eddy Imanuel , T Lidwina Maria , Swantoro A Aris , Windayani Tisa
Published: April 2019

Abstract

The effort to acknowledge as well as to protect intellectual works have been done not only in the view of protecting the so-called intellectual property rights but also preserving the works itself. For the later, the attempt is represented in Law No 4/1990 which obligate publishers and recording companies to deposit a stipulated number of copies of their work in determined libraries. This national level policy followed by quite a lot of provinces resulting in the formation of regional regulations concerning the same matter. However, only few of those use criminal law instrument. Since this is a multiperspective research, Regional Regulations of Sumatera Barat No. 9/2014 is deemed to fit the study because it comprises criminal provisions, business law aspects, and also private law issues. This research examines the implementation of the law from three standpoints: i) the implementation of the criminal provisions, ii) how its implementation protects the rights of the owner of the works as well as their benefit from the view of business law, and iii) the private legal relation between the parties of deposit arrangements. The research found that: i) the criminal provisions have not been enforced because the authority has not been equipped by civil investigator; ii) Dinas Kearsipan&Perpustakaan Kota Padang has done full effort in registering the works in order to have them deposited in the library, eventhough constraints related to budget delimitates the attempt. By this reason the protection and benefit for the owner has not been fully achieved; iii) there is neither special agreement nor any arrangement found in the relation between parties.

 

Keywords: implementation of Perda Sumbar No 9/2014; intellectual works deposite.