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Numerical investigation of earth pressure reduction on buried pipes using EPS geofoam compressible inclusions
Authors: Witthoeft A. F. , Kim H.
Published: February 2016

This paper presents a numerical study performed to investigate the effect of expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam panels placed over a buried pipe. It is recognized that EPS geofoam panels as compressible inclusions over a buried pipe are effective in reducing the earth pressure acting on the pipe due to positive arching action. To date, however, there is no systematic methodology that links the earth pressure on a buried pipe with the geometry of EPS panels. To investigate the ‘optimal’ geometry of EPS panels, a two-step numerical modeling approach was employed and calibrated against results of a model-scale experimental study. First, material properties were estimated for each component used in the model-scale tests (i.e., soil, EPS geofoam and steel pipe). Second, the model-scale experiments were simulated using the selected material properties. These simulations resulted in reasonable agreement between model-predicted and measured vertical and lateral earth pressures. Using the calibrated model, additional cases that were not covered in the experimental study were investigated to examine different widths and thicknesses of EPS panels. The numerical analysis provided quantification of the effect of EPS compressible inclusion and a systematic approach to optimizing the design of buried pipes using EPS geofoam panels.
Deposition and self-weight consolidation of a shrinking fill
Authors: Muir Wood D. , Doherty J. P. , Walske M. L.
Published: February 2016

Rapid filling of low-permeability cemented paste backfill into underground stopes results in the generation of significant excess pore pressures that are modified by the volume shrinkage accompanying the process of cement hydration. Gibson produced results of an analysis of the excess pore pressures in a simultaneously accreting and consolidating sediment. The dimensionless governing equation lends itself to finite-difference solution: results are presented for a typical rate of volumetric shrinkage and compared with Gibson's original isochrones of excess pore pressure to account for simultaneous conventional consolidation and chemical-induced volume changes in accreting sediment. The effect of time-dependent volume shrinkage can be directly added to Gibson's results for linear problems. The solution technique can be adapted to increase realism by allowing the stiffness of the backfill to increase or permeability to fall as a consequence of the shrinkage. Making a few idealisations, an apparently complex problem can be analysed with rather simple computational resources. Benchmark results can be provided against which more complex methods of analysis (such as finite-element analysis) can be validated.
Investigating atmospheric photochemistry in the Johannesburg-Pretoria megacity using a box model
Authors: Lourens Alexandra S.M. , Butler Tim M. , Beukes J. Paul , Van Zyl Pieter G. , Fourie Gerhard D. , Lawrence Mark G.
Published: February 2016

Urban air pollution has become a major concern over the past decades. One of the largest conurbations in Sub-Saharan Africa is developed around the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria (Jhb-Pta megacity). In this study, a photochemical box model with a detailed representation of ozone (O3) formation chemistry was used to investigate the state of current air quality and photochemical processes in the Jhb-Pta megacity, as well as scenarios that could possibly mitigate air pollution. Results indicated that the Jhb-Pta megacity is within a VOC-limited (or NOx-saturated) regime. Major sources of NOx include transport from the Mpumalanga Highveld and local traffic emissions. O3 levels in the Jhb-Pta megacity will be more effectively reduced if VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions are decreased. A reduction of NOx emissions leads to an increase in O3 because of a decrease in titration through the reaction with NO. The same effect was observed in various cities worldwide where O3 levels increased when NOx emissions were reduced during emission control strategies. The effect of reducing vehicular emissions in the Jhb-Pta megacity on the production of O3 was also investigated. A significant increase of approximately 23 ppb O3 was observed when emissions of VOCs, NOx and CO were reduced by changing from Euro-0 to Euro-3 vehicles. It is therefore recommended that VOC emissions are decreased together with the implementation of Euro-3 and cleaner vehicles in the future.
Australopithecus robustus societies – one-male or multimale?
Authors: Kaszycka Katarzyna A.
Published: February 2016

Determining the sex of individual specimens is important in estimating the degree of sexual dimorphism. Sexual dimorphism, in turn, provides clues for reconstructing the social organisation and mating systems of extinct species. In an article published in Science, Lockwood et al. (Lockwood CA, Menter CG, Moggi-Cecchi J, Keyser AW. Extended male growth in a fossil hominin species. Science. 2007;318:1443–1446.) suggested an uneven sex ratio (in favour of males) for the known individuals of the South African Pleistocene hominid, Australopithecus robustus, and claimed evidence of an extended period of growth (delayed maturity) for the males of this species. They concluded that this finding, combined with estimates of sexual size dimorphism, suggests a polygynous reproductive strategy, and a social system similar to that of silverback gorillas (i.e. one-male harems). On re-examination of these claims, and based on further analysis, I agree with Lockwood et al. that morphologically A. robustus exhibits an increased (almost gorilla-like) level of facial dimorphism, but propose using an alternate (clustering) technique for grouping the specimens of highly dimorphic species into sexes, and argue that their pronouncements regarding a polygynous social structure of these early hominids are inconclusive. I contend instead that the habitat occupied by this species suggests rather that a one-male harem social structure would have been counterproductive.
The comparison of postural balance in elderly active, sedentary and with vestibulopathy
Authors: Oliveira Marcio Rogério de , Matos Luana da Silva , Simon Paula Thamirys Chaves , Jr Rubens Alexandre da Silva , Costa Viviane de Souza Pinho
Published: February 2016

Introduction: To be sedentary and have any disease with regard to vestibular pathology can compromise the performance of the postural control and increases the risk of falls. Objective: This study aimed to compare the postural control of elderly active, sedentary and vestibular pathology. Methods: The sample consisted of 45 elderly separated according to their current health condition: elderly active, sedentary and with vestibulopathy. The postural balance tests were performed in bipedal support, eyes open and the variables measured by the force platform were the center of pressure and average speeds of postural sway in the directions, anteroposterior (A/P) and medial-lateral (M/L). Results: Elderly with vestibulopathy presented significantly poorer postural balance (P <0.05) that active and sedentary group, with large size effect: in mean d >0.80. Conclusion: Elderly with vestibulopathy have poor postural balance that elderly active and sedentary. These findings have any implications for programs of rehabilitation for vestibular disorders.
Use of physiotherapy resources for patients with fibromyalgia
Authors: Nóbrega Antonio José Sarmento da , Barros Maria de Fátima Alcântara , Carvalho Antonio Geraldo Cidrão de , Araújo Maria das Graças Rodrigues Araújo , Lucena Neide Maria Gomes de
Published: February 2016

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a non-inflammatory rheumatic syndrome of unknown etiology manifested in the musculoskeletal system through diffuse and chronic pain and presence of tender points, which may be associated with fatigue, anxiety, muscle stiffness, skin sensitivity, pain after exercise, functional impairment and sleep disorders. Objective: This study aimed to perform a systematic literature review in order to check which physiotherapy resources are mostly used today and what are the most significant results in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Method: An integrative literature review was conducted by searching electronic databases of indexed data such as Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), MEDLINE/ PubMed and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). Randomized clinical trials were selected in the period from January 2001 to June 2013 published in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Methodological quality was assessed using the Jadad Quality Scale. Results: Overall, 522 studies were reviewed in full and only 13 were included after application of the exclusion criteria. Among these, articles that addressed the use of electrotherapic resources (n = 4), hydrotherapy (n = 3), conventional therapy (n = 3), physical exercise (n = 2) and multidisciplinary treatment (n = 1) were identified, with diversified results, protocols and application times of each methodology. Conclusion: It has been found that there are a small number of studies with scientific relevance published in the last 10 years evidencing techniques that have obtained better results in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia. Further studies with better design aimed at obtaining more conclusive results should be conducted.
Coma in the course of severe poisoning after consumption of red fly agaric (Amanita muscaria).
Authors: Mikaszewska-Sokolewicz Małgorzata A , Pankowska Sylwestra , Janiak Marek , Pruszczyk Piotr , Łazowski Tomasz , Jankowski Krzysztof
Published: February 2016

Red fly agaric poisoning is rare. It can be consumed for suicidal purposes or its psychedelic effect. The paper describes the case of a young men, who fell into a coma after ingestion of the red toadstools. Quick identification of the poison, early use of gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment resulted in regression of symptoms and lead to the patient's discharge from the hospital on the third day after intoxication. Authors discussing the poisonous alkaloids contained in the red toadtools: ibotenic acid, muscimol, muscasone and muscarine and theirs properties, responsible for the symptoms of intoxication.
Abscisic acid - an overlooked player in plant-microbe symbioses formation?
Authors: Stec Natalia , Banasiak Joanna , Jasiński Michał
Published: February 2016

Abscisic acid (ABA) is an ubiquitous plant hormone and one of the foremost signalling molecules, controlling plants' growth and development, as well as their response to environmental stresses. To date, the function of ABA has been extensively investigated as an abiotic stress molecule which regulates the plants' water status. However, in the context of symbiotic associations, ABA is less recognized. In contrast to well-described auxin/cytokinin and gibberellin/strigolactone involvement in symbioses, ABA has long been underestimated. Interestingly, ABA emerges as an important player in arbuscular mycorrhiza and legume-rhizobium symbiosis. The plant's use of stress hormones like ABA in regulation of those interactions directly links the efficiency of these processes to the environmental status of the plant, notably during drought stress. Here we provide an overview of ABA interplay in beneficial associations of plants with microorganisms and propose ABA as a potential factor determining whether the investment in establishing the interaction is higher than the profit coming from it.
Kansei Engineering for Quantification of Indigenous Knowledges in Agro-industrial Technology
Authors: Ushada Mirwan , Okayama Tsuyoshi
Published: February 2016

The term of indigenous knowledge refers to specific local knowledge in consumer/user which should be incorporated by agro-industry to compete in a globalized worlds. This research highlighted Kansei Engineering as a potential approach to quantify indigenous knowledge in agro-industrial technology. The research objectives were: 1) To review the quantification tools of indigenous knowledges in agro-industrial technology using Kansei Engineering; 2) To characterize indigenous knowledges in Indonesian agro-industry. Case study was demonstrated in Indonesian food product, services and ergonomic technology. Quantification was characterized using widely developed quantification tools for indigenous knowledges. The research results concluded some indigenous knowledges which could be incorporated in indigenous knowledge-based innovations.

Keywords: Agro-industry, Ergonomic technology, Product, Services, Technical parameters
Determination of Transportation Fleet Size using The Combination of Adjusted SPT Rule and Linear Programming Method
Authors: Saroyo Pujo , Wibowo M.P.A
Published: February 2016

In a very competitive industry, XYZ Ltd. needs to have an effective, efficient and reliable logistics fleet management. The fleets should be able to help the company serve the market demands and guarantee the distribution of its products. This research analyzed and determined the by-truck transportation fleet size of XYZ Ltd using the combination of adjusted SPT Rule and linear programming method. The results showed that the product delivery’s scheduling was arranged by operating a fleet of 13 tronton trucks and 25 trailer trucks, with the scheduling of delivery resulting in maximum makespan of 6.98 days and an average flow-time per shipment of 3.83 days.
Keywords: Fleet Management, Logistics Transportation, Adjusted SPT
Effect of Drying Method on Proximate Content, Physical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of Powder Gading, Manggala, and Lumut Snake Fruit Kernel
Authors: Anggrahini Sri , Gumawang Agam
Published: February 2016

Sun drying is usually used during drying  snake fruit kernel powder processing before roasting. However, powder productions become hampered during raining season due to its highly weatherdepended. Cabinet drying can possibly be feasible alternative. The aim of research was to compare and describe the effect of sun drying and cabinet drying on proximate content, physical properties, and antioxidant activity of snake fruit kernel powder from Gading, Pondoh Manggala, and Pondoh Lumut varieties.  Each of snake fruit kernel from Gading, Pondoh Manggala, and Pondoh Lumut, was divided and dried under two conditions, i.e. 3 days sun drying and cabinet drying at a temperaure of 60°C for 18 hours. Then dried kernel  was roasted at a temperature of 180°C for 30 minutes, grinded, sifted using 40 mesh sieve to obtain snake fruit kernel  powder. Samples were analyzed for their proximate content, solubility, total soluble solid and antioxidant activity.  Results of the study showed that there was no significant difference among variables: chemical composition and solubility, but antioxidant activity and total soluble solid were significantly different. Total soluble solid of cabinet-dried snake fruit kernel powder was more higher than that of sun-dried, however antioxidant activity was more lower.   

Keywords: cabinet drying, kernel powder, snake fruit,  sun drying, variety 
Shifting From Dichotomy to Dualism: The Way to Survive the Indonesia’s Economy
Authors: Machfoedz Mochammad Maksum
Published: February 2016

The Indonesia financial crisis in 1997 was an event waiting to happen very long before being precipitated by the Asian crisis. Such a collapse has its root in a development model imposed by a monolithically authoritarian government basically rooted on the topdown development model, the import-based industrial development, and the non-agro industrialization. Any policy measures, monetary-fiscal-trade policies, adopted by the government were generally in favor of import-based industry, IBI, but at the expense of agricultural and local-based economy. Based on an approximately the same scenario, the country’s crisis 2015 lasted longer since the collapse of local currency starting in May 2013. Among several differences, the most significant was the nature of capital flight. Such capital flight in 1997 was basically due to the major need to US dollars for foreign debt payment, whereas that in 2015 was principally due to remarkable economic prospect outside after its collapse following the Greek crisis. The adoption of dichotomy model in economy, protecting extremely strong dependence of the Indonesia economy on the IBI, sacrificing the domestic-based-industry, DBI, has been the central criticisms against the country’s economy as relatively unstable, centralized in Jakarta only, and having minimum value added. Challenging the weaknesses of such an economic model, the country should have been adopting the model of economic dualism positioning IBI and DBI as dual sectors having the same importance

Keywords: Economic dichotomy, Economic dualism, DBI, IBI. 
Effects of Output-Input Values on Factory Productivity
Authors: Gustanto Resa , . Suharno , Maksum Mochammad
Published: February 2016

A sugarcane factory produces white sugar for national market. Measuring factory productivity is important to understand the factory performance. Factory productivity was measured using Multi Factor Productivity Measurement Model (MFPMM) based on an output input analysis. The results show that yearly factory productivity in the last period was lower than the previous period. The decrease of productivity was affected by decreasing company revenues and increasing input costs.

Keywords: Factory productivity; MFPMM, Multifactor; Sugarcane.
Defining Risk Assessment Severity Level of Geographical Indication Product Salak Pondoh (Sallaca edulis cv Reinw) Sleman
Authors: Kurniawan Muhammad Prasetya , Supartono Wahyu , Sukartiko Anggoro Cahyo , Nuary Rizky Brisha , Puspitasari Pipit Dwi , Dewi Hildha Nurmalasari , Setyawan Rudi
Published: February 2016

Assessing severity level of agricultural products, including those with geographical indication (GI), is important to properly maintain their quality level. This study aimed to identify risk types of GI products and define their severity levels. The identification of risk types and definition of severity levels of GI products had been done on Salak Pondoh Sleman, which has been certified since 2014. These two objectives had been achieved through two approaches: (1) the use of international/ national quality standards of horticultural products; and (2) in-depth interview with each business actor at all tier of the product’s supply chain. The results are discussed in the paper.  

Keywords: geographical indication, risk assessment, Salak Pondoh Sleman, severity level 
An Implementation of Lean-ergonomic Approach to Reduce Ergonomic Parameter Waste in the Manufacture of Crackers
Authors: Mulyati Guntarti Tatik , . Suharno , Muharom M.A.
Published: February 2016

"Subur crackers company" in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is a manufacturer of crackers that operate conventionally. Various manual processes were employed to produce chips using several tools. The research objectives was to identify the ergonomic waste in the production process of crackers making. Ergo waste in the company was assessed based on working posture using Ovako Working Assessment System (OWAS) methods. The research indicated that the entire workstation have ergo waste. It was difficult to reduce ergo waste due to fixed design of most equipment and workplace environment. The process of cooking, kneading, molding dough, steaming and drying required more attentions on implementation of lean-ergonomic approach.

Keywords: Crackers, Lean-ergonomics, Ergo waste
Supply Chain Risk Management: An Approach to Reduce The Agricultural Product's Logistics Costs
Authors: Guritno Adi Djoko
Published: February 2016

Characteristics of perishable agricultural products led to an expensive logistics costs and the need for specific treatment along the supply chain to the consumer. The differences in treatment as well as the acceptance of risk in each tier supply chain lead to different ways of mitigating the risk. The use of the combination method of risk management and supply chain management can be done to improve the performance supply chain. By reducing the potential risk the possibility of damage due to transportation and distribution can be reduced. Results of the research have been done in some cases (corn and fresh vegetables) and combined with fulfillment of inventory by the service level that occurs is an alternative to reduce the logistics cost.

Keywords: perishable, ISO 31000, risk mitigation, supply chain, logistics cost 
Deterministic Factors of Thai Cassava Prices: Multi-Uses of Cassava from Food, Feed, and Fuel Affecting on Thai Cassava Price Volatility
Authors: Treesilvattanakul Krissana
Published: February 2016

Cassava (Manihot esculaenta Crantz) is one of the world important carbohydrate and calorie crops.  The significance of cassava lies hidden in the uses of cassava products ranging from food to industrial sectors.  In recent years, the Thai cassava price is markedly fluctuated and became a challenge for farmers, collectors, and manufacturers of cassava products to manage their production and processing.  This paper examines factors considerably influencing the volatility of Thai cassava price.  We further attempt in reporting the weighted importance of each factor including the pattern of their relationship with respect to cassava price.  Research methodology will be conducted into two dimensions: from the perspective of only cassava price and from the combination of cassava price and its influencing factors.  The result shows the seasonality nature of cassava price, while the fluctuation is caused by the several interrelated factors.

Keywords: Cassava, Price, Utilization, Thailand. 
Flour Distribution, the Problem and Its Causes, Case of XYZ Company, Indonesia
Authors: Pamungkas Agung Putra , Yuliando Henry
Published: February 2016

The distribution of wheat flour in Indonesia uses almost all type of marketing channels. Markets of wheat flour involve manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and end customers. The distribution of XYZ wheat flour company is direct distribution, from their company to the industry, especially to western and eastern parts of Java Island. It was found that XYZ company has not satisfied with their distribution performance, hence in this study, the problem and its causes was analyzed. Using the criteria of response time, product variety, availability, customer experience, time to market, order visibility and return ability, an in-depth-interview were conducted to several types of distribution channel. The results showed that unsynchronized information and lack of coordination in distribution policies are the most influencing factors that cause inefficiency problem of XYZ product distribution.

Keywords: distribution channel, performance, root-cause analysis, wheat flour. 
Proposed Implementation of Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040) on Spiced Boneless Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Production
Authors: Supartono Wahyu , Utami Widha Septi , Nugroho Darmawan Ari
Published: February 2016

Milkfish (Chanos chanos) is one of the main commodities in Kendal District – Middle Java Province - Indonesia. It is produced for spiced boneless milkfish by some smallmedium enterprises. Level of energy usage, emission release, and environmental impacts caused during the production need to be assessed for improvement in these industries. A common method for assessing energy usage and environmental impacts from industrial activity is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or ISO 14040. This study used LCA to assess energy, emission and environmental effect of the life cycle of spiced boneless milkfish production. The research was conducted at three small-medium enterprises in Kendal District namely; UKM Ratu Bandeng, UKM Bandeng Kendal, and UKM Rozal Bandeng. The product life cycle started from purchasing raw and supported materials, boneless processing, spiced boneless processing and storage of finished products. Energy measurement was taken place at all energy used during the production, such as human energy, energy from fuel and gasoline and electricity. The released emissions were measured in CO2, SO2, and NOx. The results depicted that energy needed to produce 1 kilogram of spiced boneless milkfish was 18.456 MJ for UKM Ratu Bandeng; 18.188 MJ UKM Bandeng Kendal and 23.985 MJ for UKM Rozal Bandeng. The emission released was 227.666 g CO2; 0.333 g SO2; 2.713 g NOx in UKM Ratu Bandeng; 607.459 g CO2; 0.513 g SO2; 4.434 g NOx in UKM Bandeng Kendal; and 1132,938 g CO2; 0,941 g SO2; 8.101 g NOx in UKM Rozal Bandeng respectively. Wastewater was produced from the material cleaning process and rest of boiling water, while solids waste were scrap from the materials, such as raw and additive materials, and packaging materials. Recommendations for improvements in these industries were as follow; selection of supplier which was closer to the location of production, use of more efficient production equipment,  improvement of production process design, and build tanks and infiltration basin for waste water disposal.

Keywords: Emissions, energy, LCA, spiced boneless milkfish. 
Geographical Indication Rice Supply Chain Risk Management for a Community Enterprise
Authors: Vorapai Preedaporn , Ongkunaruk Pornthipa
Published: February 2016

Geographical indication (GI) rice is unique product from a specific region. Our objective is to study the risk management in the GI rice supply chain of a community enterprise called “Ban Khao Klang”, which produces Sang Yod Muang Phatthalung. From the literature review and in-depth interview of the president of the group, the risk identification, risk measurement, assessment and evaluation for farmers and the enterprise are performed. Then, the priority list of risk management is descending sorted according to the index of severity, probability and cost. The result indicates that the first priority risk for farmer is flood, being in debt, high input cost and inadequate knowledge for organic farming and high production cost for an enterprise. In addition, the group needs support from government in term of subsidy in water pond. Finally, we suggest the improvement of productivity by using proper techniques. Furthermore, the enhancement of community enterprise could be implemented in human skill, teamwork and network.
Keywords: Community enterprise; geographical indication rice; risk management
Possibility of Some Indigenous Spices as Flavor Agents to Enrich Indonesia Flavor Database
Authors: Supartono Wahyu , Guritno Adi Djoko , Ushada Mirwan , Sukartiko Anggoro Cahyo
Published: February 2016

Indonesia has huge potency of herbs and spices, some of them are vetiver, lime leaves and Indonesian basil. They have contribution on foods, drinks and traditional treatments. To determine their characteristics, they were distillated by boiling them with water then extracted by rotary vapor, before they were tested by Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry. The essential or volatile oils detected by GS-MS depicted their specific contents and approved by Similarity Index in WILEY.LIB.

Keywords: Distillation, essential oil, flavoring agent, GC-MS, herbs 
The Food Barn Role in Sustainability of Food Security (A case study on Food Barn " Lestari Boga " in the Village Muntuk, Dlingo, Bantul Indonesia)
Authors: Rahayu Lestari , Wulandari Retno , Setyorini Retno Fajar
Published: February 2016

This study aims to determine, the role of barn food in sustainability food security and the benefits obtained by the food barn. Descriptive analysis techniques used to know   management of the food barn, while to know the role and benefits data analyzed using the analysis score. Results showed that the food barn role in sustainability of food security included in the high role category in the funds social grant, providing food and as economic institutions. Benefits obtained member in the presence of the food barn included in the high category, seen from the social benefits and economic benefits.
Keywords: Food barn, food security, economic benefit, social benefit
  
How to Feed 311 Million of Indonesian People by 2050? Advancing Local Food Adaptation and Food Security Policy
Authors: Trisia Marlisa Ayu , Osozawa Katsuya , Bai Hu
Published: February 2016

During decades, rice production in Indonesia has continuously increased. However, the increase in food consumption is faster than the rate of production. The population growth in Indonesia is projected to grow by 24.5% over the next four decades, from 250 million in 2015 to 311 million in 2050. In addition, climate change impacts would also exacerbate food supply and endanger sustainable food production. If the food needs for the population cannot be met, Indonesia will become a food insecurity country. On the other hand, Indonesia has a great potential food supply from a local resource that can be developed as the basis for food security in the long-term period. However, those local food resources are not considered the main staple food although their production is not significantly influenced by climate. The advancing potency of local food adaptation can create climate-resilient agriculture to proceed national food security. In addition, effective governance is needed to implement policies which promote food availability, food accessibility and individual food utilization based on local resources.

Keywords: Adaptation, food security, local food, policy 
Business Faculty Time Management: Lessons Learned From The Trenches
Authors: Cummings Richard G. , Holmes Linda E.
Published: February 2016

Teaching, research, and service expectations of the academic profession may sometimes seem overwhelming. Although much has been written about time management in general, there has not been much written about time management in the academic professions and even less written about time management for academics in the business disciplines. This paper will provide a review of the literature about time management for faculty. In addition, this paper will provide practical methods for you to plan and organize your time to better meet your teaching, research and service expectations. Finally, this paper will help you develop a strategy to avoid the top ten time wasters for faculty.
Admission To The Master Of Business Administration Program: An Alternative For Savannah State University
Authors: Dowling Bill
Published: February 2016

Traditionally, graduate programs in business administration have heavily relied on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service in the decision to admit a candidate to the program. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature regarding the statistical validity and statistical independence of the GMAT. In light of the outcome of this review, an alternative admissions process is proposed.
Min And Max Exponential Extreme Interval Values And Statistics
Authors: Jance Marsha , Thomopoulos Nick
Published: February 2016

The extreme interval values and statistics (expected value, median, mode, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation) for the smallest (min) and largest (max) values of exponentially distributed variables with parameter ? = 1 are examined for different observation (sample) sizes. An extreme interval value is defined as a numerical bound where a specified percentage ? of the data is less than . A procedure for finding the extreme interval values when ? > 0, an analysis of the extreme interval values and statistics, and an application of this research are provided.
What Is The Most Popular Movie Of All Time?: Teaching The Importance Of Ceteris Paribus
Authors: Levendis John , Santicola Craig
Published: February 2016

Students often have difficulty understanding the importance of distinguishing between real and nominal prices, or more generally, why ceteris paribus conditions are important. We exploit students interests in popularity to teach the nominal/real distinction, and the importance of adjusting for inflation, population, and income levels. We illustrate the importance of these topics by asking, What is the most popular movie of all time?
AACSB International Accreditation And The Earnings Of College Graduates
Authors: Hutchins Teresa , Olbrecht Alexandre
Published: February 2016

In this paper, data from the Baccalaureate & Beyond 93/97/03 survey is used to examine the link between college graduate earnings and the number of years a school has been accredited by AACSB International. We find that there is no monetary benefit to attending an institution of higher learning which has been accredited longer, which suggests that AACSB International applies its accrediting and re-accrediting standards in a consistent manner.
Student Perspectives Of Competition: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Firmin Michael W. , Lucius Jennifer Evens , Johnson Sharon
Published: February 2016

The present study involved action research of appraising business students individual assessments of a classroom competition exercise in which they participated for a university semester. Analysis of in-depth interviews held with each student show four over-arching themes shared by the participants. First, students showed significant self-insight into how they perceive themselves competing. This occurred on both the cognitive and affective domains. Second, with relative consistency, students reported avoiding competitive situations where they did not believe chances were good that they would win. Conversely, they tended to involve themselves in situations where success was perceived as possible or likely. Third, gender differences existed in how the students viewed competition. And fourth, we found that classroom competition affected how the students related to one another on personal levels.
Retention Assessment Of Core Operations Management Topics For Business Administration Students
Authors: Koppel Nicole B. , Hollister Kimberly Killmer
Published: February 2016

To meet the new AACSB International standards regarding retention assessment and adequately determine if and what students are learning, this research presents a framework within which expected learning outcomes and specific learning are assessed. This paper presents the framework and describes how the process can be implemented with an application to retention assessment for the core operations management (OM) topics. Assessing core OM topics partially fulfills the AACSB International mandate of topical coverage and outcome assessment in the area of analytical decision making, which includes business statistics, financial analysis, and operations management. The study is of value to those who desire to better understand and implement assurance of learning or assessment in their programs.
Classroom Participation Strategy In Principles Of Finance Courses
Authors: Fewings David R. , Wonder Nicholas X.
Published: February 2016

The challenge of introductory finance courses often surprises junior level university students. This paper describes a strategy that effectively motivates students to prepare solutions to problems for each class and to be prepared to check work presented by classmates. Empirically, the participation grade was found to be positively and significantly related to performance on the final examination while controlling for other performance attributes. Collateral benefits observed included a gradually reduced level of stress in students making presentations and an improved ability to focus on presentations by colleagues whose work they might be called upon to verify and discuss pedagogically.
Learning From Students Perspectives On Open Education At Arab Universities: A Case Study
Authors: Kansal Vineet
Published: February 2016

Open learning provides a unique opportunity to professionals for their continuing education and capacity building. Arab Open University, Kuwait (AOU) has been a successful enterprise with an objective to address the educational needs of masses in the Arab universities. Continuing education in the Arab region was the most neglected part of the educational system. AOU, in collaboration with Open University, UK (OU/UK), tailored graduate programs in the field of Business Administration, Information and Computing Technology and English language & Literature in 2002, which presents a number of futuristic strategies that can be used in the process of design to improve the harmony between the user and building the environment in which it is placed. In this study, the students perspectives of the graduate programs in Arab Open University, Kuwait Branch have been studied through a questionnaire survey to evaluate the effectiveness of open education. The data collected from 5,430 students were analyzed through descriptive statistics and provided qualitative inputs to the study. Most of the respondents found the program useful for their career and jobs. The study explored and revealed that there were potential issues which were addressed, but there is still a lot to be done for attainment of the objective of the establishment.
Mission Possible
Authors: Philbrick Jane Hass , Leseane Reginald , Bart Barbara D. , Dowling William
Published: February 2016

The authors examine the impact of a program designed to encourage students to read popular business magazines. The results suggest that a reading program can improve student knowledge of current events, but that more work is needed to encourage students to attain timely knowledge of the current environment of business.
Ethics And Retail Management Professionals: An Examination Of Age, Education, And Experience Variables
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin G. , Cavico Frank J. , McCartney Timothy O. , DiPaolo Peter T.
Published: February 2016

Ethical maturity and behavior are of great concern to all educators, firms, and investors, and even more so in a recession. This research surveyed managers and employees in the retail environment to measure their Personal Business Ethics Scores (PBES) to see if age, education, and management experience makes a difference in making more ethical decisions. The PBES measures personal commitment to integrity, honesty, and observance of the laws regulating current business activities. This research takes into consideration the respondents age, management experience, and education. This study contributes to the theory of moral development as it is tested with retail managers and employees. The results of this research suggest that while age and management experience are significant factors, higher education may also play a role in the moral development of associates and managers. Kohlbergs moral development theory is supported by this research since older workers, more highly educated workers, and those with more years of management experience have a higher level of moral maturity.
Using Peer Grading And Proofreading To Ratchet Student Expectations In Preparing Accounting Cases
Authors: Chaney Barbara A. , Ingraham Laura R.
Published: February 2016

Accounting educators struggle with ways to incorporate the development of critical thinking and communication skills into the curriculum. Case analysis is one tool for developing these skills. We examine whether students case analysis scores improve as a result of participation in peer grading and peer review. We find that students improve their ability to perform case analyses after both evaluating and being evaluated by student peers. Students initially experience an Expectation Ratcheting learning effect after evaluating the case of a peer. Subsequently, students experience an Enhanced Feedback learning effect from the comments and suggestions made by the peers who evaluated (proofread) their cases.
Service Learning And Business Education: Distinctions Between Undergraduate And Graduate Business Students
Authors: Moorer, Jr. Cleamon
Published: February 2016

Research on service learning in business education often enumerates its efficacy and overall value. The focus on business students attitudes toward service learning offers insight into program design and implementation of service learning into business curricula. This study investigates the distinctions between undergraduate and graduate business students attitudes related to service learning in the business college of a Midwestern liberal arts university. A survey was distributed to a total of 210 students in three of the colleges undergraduate and graduate business courses respectively. Students assessed their motivation, preparation, and skills to meet and fulfill service learning projects. Results of this study reflected that graduate business students possessed greater levels of commitment and skill sets to perform service learning projects. These data support an ideology that undergraduate business students may need more social development and academic preparation to gain the maximum benefit from service- learning projects. Traditional-age undergraduate business students were surveyed; thus responses to survey questions could have differed greatly if the undergraduate business students surveyed were non-traditional-aged or returning adult students.
Experiential Learning In Marketing Communications Courses: The Demarketing Of College Binge-Drinking
Authors: Rozensher Susan G. , Seal David S.
Published: February 2016

The experiential learning approach has been gathering substantial momentum and support in educational circles. In the team-based experiential learning project presented here, which effectively integrated theory and application, students were charged with creating an integrated marketing communications plan to demarket binge drinking on the college campus. By focusing on a topic of considerable social importance and interest to students, this quasi-live case study served as a valuable learning tool which combined both experience and reflection, and provided students with practical business experience in taking on the roles of members of anew business team working together to analyze facts, generate strategies and create an integrated, persuasive presentation.
Thermodynamic Laws Applied To Economic Systems
Authors: Villacís González José
Published: February 2016

Economic activity in its different manifestations – production, exchange, consumption and, particularly, information on quantities and prices – generates and transfers energy. As a result, we can apply to it the basic laws of thermodynamics. These laws are applicable within a system, i.e., in a country or between systems and countries. To these systems we can apply the thermodynamic principles. In order to work with these concepts, we must first define what a system, in this case an economic system, is and then explain what we mean by a closed or open system. Given that entropy is intimately connected to the level of disorder within a system and, thus, with its information, this multiple vector connects the systems internally and externally.
On The Use Of Writing Assignments In Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Authors: O’Neill Patrick B.
Published: February 2016

A typical writing assignment in upper level required courses is a term paper. However many economics majors, particularly those in business schools, need to develop skill at writing shorter pieces. In this paper I describe numerous examples of shorter writing assignments that I have incorporated into an Intermediate Microeconomic Theory course. The assignments include such activities as comparison of competing theories; non-traditional applications of theory; book reviews; and explorations of the nuances of the standard consumer choice model. In addition to describing the details of the various assignments, the paper presents both student and instructor assessment of them.
Can "Withitness Skills" Be Applied To Teaching With Laptops?
Authors: McDaniel Larry , Jackson Allen , Gaudet Laura , Shim Andrew
Published: February 2016

It may amaze those in education that in this age of technology and computers, how basic concepts of classroom teaching are similar or even more important than they were 40 years ago when Kounin first defined withitness elements. New challenges, related to laptop Internet instruction, require instructors to develop withitness skills and situational awareness as they compete with computers for students attention and class participation. "Withitness" skills may be needed when teaching students in classrooms with laptops connected to the Internet.
Issues Surrounding Accounting Lab And Online Accounting Resource Implementation
Authors: Arnaudovska Emilija , Gonzalez Lacey , Tumblin Wendy , Budden Michael C.
Published: February 2016

Students find themselves troubled with understanding concepts and processes involved in different subject areas. Many times they seek assistance but find themselves at a loss. Being aware of support resources and having assistance at ones disposal can eliminate the stress of searching for help. Nevertheless, as in the movies, the question begs to be answered, If you build it, will they come? Plainly speaking, will students take advantage of resources offered to them and benefit from them? This study focuses on students perceptions of an Accounting Lab and accounting online solutions available to assist the learning process.
Internal Aspects Of The Skill Transfer Of Manual Assembly Work
Authors: Doyo Daisuke
Published: February 2016

In manual assembly work, parts are often assembled by applying force with a simple tool or by hand. A worker thus needs control the force he or she applies in working, as an appropriate level of force is requisite for minimizing work failures and improving efficiency. The object of this study is to clarify the relationship between the level of force and level of training difficulty in manual assembly work. Measurements of the training difficulty for 10 test subjects (persons being tested) at force gauges of 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, and 120N revealed a relationship between the force gauge internal to each test subject and the training difficulty
International Student Academic Performance: Some Statistical Evidence And Its Implications
Authors: He Yunke , Banham Heather
Published: February 2016

Using time series data, this study shows that domestic students academic performance is generally better than international students performance, but the gap is significantly narrowing as international students performance is improving over time. The study also shows that there is no strong correlation between the percentage of international students in the student body and the international or domestic student performance during the limited study period. Contributing factors to, and policy implications of, the research outcomes are also discussed.
Accounting In The Social Menu
Authors: González José Villacís
Published: February 2016

This paper was born out of combinatorics. It defines a level of utility which, though it cannot be measured, can be preferred to another in each specific combination of goods. In turn, each combination defines a menu, meaning that there will be as many menus as there are combinations of goods. In this manner, we have a menu and a utility for each combination of goods. Armed with these mathematical knowns, we can then proceed to carry out two kinds of accounting acts or reckonings, from lowest to highest; i.e. the accounting entry for the menus for each individual and the accounting entry for the social menus.
Ethics Content In Strategic Management Textbooks: A Longitudinal Examination
Authors: Geiger Scott W.
Published: February 2016

The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of ethics content in strategic management textbooks.  The importance of ethical behavior within organizations has been highlighted in the past by organizations, such as Enron and WorldCom, and more recently by British Petroleum and Toyota.  The data collected from two different editions of five strategic management texts suggest that ethical content coverage has improved greatly over the past eight years.  Implications for both authors and instructors are discussed.
Using Aplia In Finance Classes: Student Perspectives And Performance
Authors: Pace R. Daniel
Published: February 2016

The author, an early adopter of Aplia, describes the use of Aplia both pre- and post-acquisition by Cengage Learning.  Students improve their exam scores (by 5 to 7 percent) and are receptive to using Aplia.  Students report despite spending between 7 and 9 hours a week on Aplia assignments, they would gravitate to future offerings that included Aplia assignments.