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Fabrication and application of coaxial polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan nanofiber membranes
Authors: Kuo Ting-Yun , Jhang Cuei-Fang , Lin Che-Min , Hsien Tzu-Yang , Hsieh Hsyue-Jen 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
It is difficult to fabricate chitosan-wrapped coaxial nanofibers, because highly viscous chitosan solutions might hinder the manufacturing process. To overcome this difficulty, our newly developed method, which included the addition of a small amount of gum arabic, was utilized to prepare much less viscous chitosan solutions. In this way, coaxial polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/chitosan (as core/shell) nanofiber membranes were fabricated successfully by coaxial electrospinning. The core/shell structures were confirmed by TEM, and the existence of PVA and chitosan was also verified using FT-IR and TGA. The tensile strength of the nanofiber membranes was increased from 0.6-0.7 MPa to 0.8-0.9 MPa after being crosslinked with glutaraldehyde. The application potential of the PVA/chitosan nanofiber membranes was tested in drug release experiments by loading the core (PVA) with theophylline as a model drug. The use of the coaxial PVA/chitosan nanofiber membranes in drug release extended the release time of theophylline from 5 minutes to 24 hours. Further, the release mechanisms could be described by the Korsmeyer-Peppas model. In summary, by combining the advantages of PVA and chitosan (good mechanical strength and good biocompatibility respectively), the coaxial PVA/chitosan nanofiber membranes are potential biomaterials for various biomedical applications.
Detection of vertical disparity in three-dimensional visualizations
Authors: Napieralski Piotr , Kowalczyk Michał 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
This paper identifies the major types of artifacts occurring in three-dimensional materials. It focuses on the analysis of vertical disparity. The vertical disparity is the artifact of the 3D images that appears both in the film material and in the computer visualizations. The research explains the causes and consequences of the vertical disparity occurrence and presents the stable algorithm of detecting mentioned anomaly. The implementation of the developed method constitutes a complete solution enabling verification of the stereoscopic material quality. The summary of the paper contains the evaluation of the algorithm in terms of correctness and stability.
Calculations of magnetic field in dynamo sheets taking into account their texture
Authors: Mazgaj Witold , Szular Zbigniew , Szczurek Paweł 
Published: February 2018

AbstractMagnetic measurements have shown that the most dynamo steel sheets have certain anisotropic properties, which are due to the presence of textures in these sheets. These anisotropic properties have been taken into account usually in a simplified way assuming that iron particles of the dynamo sheets have only one axis of the easy magnetization. In the proposed approach, these particles are treated as grains which have three axes of the easy magnetization, and therefore the magnetization processes can be considered along each of these axes. These processes depend on the actual value and on the direction of the field strength and also on textures occurring in the given dynamo sheet. A method which allows calculations of the field distribution as a function of the assumed changes of external currents is described in this paper.
Removal of trace thorium(IV) from aqueous solutions using a pseudo-polyrotaxane
Authors: Liu Huijun , Deng Shanxia , Lei Lanlin , Feng Zhiyuan , Qi Caixia , Long Wei 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
The adsorption of thorium(IV) was studied using a pseudo-polyrotaxane, which was obtained by the reaction of poly(propyleneglycol) (PPG) and 6-OTs-β-CD. The adsorption of thorium(IV) was examined as a function of the contact time, pH of the solution, adsorbent dose, concentration of thorium(IV) and temperature using batch adsorption experiments. The experimental results suggested that the optimum conditions were found to be at pH 3.5, contact time 40 min, 10 mg adsorbent doses, 20 mg L−1 thorium(IV) concentration and 298 K. The maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 15.366 mg g−1. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔG
0<0, ΔH
0<0) were calculated, the result showed that the adsorption of thorium(IV) was exothermic and spontaneous process.
Pan-astronomical Hermeneutics and the Arts of the Lamentation Priest
Authors: Wee John Z. 
Published: February 2018

Abstract:
The “Esoteric Babylonian Commentary” (abbr. EBC) represents an excerpt from a larger commentary tablet LBAT 1601, which was unusual in its wide scope encompassing teratology, medical diagnosis, physiognomy, cuneiform sign exercises, and magical incantations and rituals, and which reinterpreted these diverse fields of knowledge in terms of astronomical phenomena. The topics selectively excerpted into EBC by a lamentation priest suggest a compartmentalization of textual expertise, consistent with professional purviews in the late 1st millennium BCE.
PseudomonasandBurkholderiainhibit growth and asexual development ofPhytophthora capsici
Authors: Khatun Amena , Farhana Tarin , Sabir Abdullah As , Islam Shah Mohammad Naimul , West Helen M. , Rahman Mahfuzur , Islam Tofazzal 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe objective of this study was to isolate and characterize antagonistic rhizobacteria from chili against a notorious phytopathogenPhytophthora capsici. Among the 48 bacteria isolated, BTLbbc-02, BTLbbc-03, and BTLbbc-05 were selected based on their inhibitory activity againstP. capsici. They were tentatively identified asBurkholderia metallicaBTLbbc-02, Burkholderia cepaciaBTLbbc-03, andPseudomonas aeruginosaBTLbbc-05, respectively, based on their 16S rRNA gene sequencing. All inhibited the growth ofP. capsiciat varying levels by inducing characteristic morphological alterations ofP. capsicihyphae. The cell-free culture supernatant of all three isolates impaired motility (up to 100%) and caused lysis (up to 50%) of the halted zoospores. Bioassays revealed thatPseudomonassp. had higher antagonism and zoospore motility-inhibitory effects againstP. capsicicompared with two other isolates,Burkholderiaspp. andB. metallica, which caused vacuolation in mycelium. All three bacteria suppressed sporangium formation and zoosporogenesis ofP. capsici, and improved the seed germination and growth of cucumber. Our findings suggest that epiphytic bacteria,B. metallica,B. cepacia, andP. aeruginosa, could be used as potential biocontrol agents againstP. capsici. A further study is required to ensure conformity with the existing regulations for soil, plant, and human health.
An intervention study of autologous fat transfer for scar tissue rejuvenation in the setup
Authors: Parikh Nirzaree K. , Darshan Jitendra R. 
Published: February 2018

Background: There are lot of work going on AFT procedures. This procedure has been taken recent advances nowadays and very helpful in many conditions to rejuvenate and restoration of damaged tissues. The use of autologous fat for soft tissue augmentation seems attractive because of its relatively ubiquitous availability. Autologous fat transfer is a technique shown to be beneficial as a reconstructive procedure for patients with volume loss of tissue due to disease, trauma, and congenital defects.Methods: In the present study, 20 patients were taken as sample size. It is an intervention study. Whole procedure has been taken as day case which included local anaesthesia and patient received all the standard monitoring, medications, safety precautions and care that is provided for any patient undergoing any surgery, including antibiotics, pain medicine and other supportive care as needed. The Autologous fat was harvested by surgeon via syringe aspiration technique with a long atraumatic cannula. After processing, the material was injected immediately under designated skin grafts/scars using a small needle. Scar was cleansed with normal saline and dry dressing is applied for a day. Then patient was discharged on the same day.Results: Results obtained were efficacious with 60 to 80% improvement in all parameters in 15-20 days after the procedure.Conclusions: AFT procedure was found feasible, efficacious and accepted in patients with scar. It brings scar tissue rejuvenation up to great extent.
Etiology and outcome of mono-articular arthritis: a follow up study
Authors: Sonawale Archana , Sabnis Nilakshi Harshad , Karale Maroti 
Published: February 2018

Background: Monoarthritis is a common rheumatological complaint. Inspite of investigations, many cases remain undiagnosed. Prompt investigation and treatment is important in acute arthritis especially septic arthritis else joint destruction, permanent disability or even death can result. This study was conducted to etiologically categorise patients as inflammatory, non-inflammatory and infective arthritis and to study the outcome.Methods: This observational prospective study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai enrolled 40 patients above the age of 12 yrs presenting with first episode of mono-articular arthritis. They were treated with standard treatment guidelines and followed up every 3 monthly for one year. Outcome was assessed using ESR, CRP values and Health Assessment Questionnaire.Results: Mean age at diagnosis was 38 years with a male to female ratio of 1.4:1. Acute and chronic mono-articular arthritis cases were 16.2% and 83.7% respectively. Knee joint was most commonly involved (38%). Etiologically inflammatory, infectious and non-inflammatory cases were 59.5%, 29.7% and 10.8% respectively. In 21% cases etiology was tuberculosis. 27 % evolved into oligoarthritis over one year. The serial ESR, CRP values and Stanford Health Assessment Questionarre scores decreased significantly across all etiological groups with treatment.Conclusions: Knee is the most commonly affected joint in mono-articular arthritis. Tuberculosis is the most common etiology. Irrespective of the etiology, if patients are treated according to standard guidelines promptly mono-articular arthritis has a good response to therapy as assessed by the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) and serial measurements of proinflammatory markers like ESR, CRP.
Comparative study between partial inferior turbinectomy and submucosal diathermy for treatment of inferior turbinate hypertrophy due to allergic rhinitis
Authors: R. K. Datta , B. Ramya , S. R. Vinay 
Published: February 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy is one of the most common symptoms of Allergic rhinitis (AR) which causes significant debility. Surgery is one of the modalities of treatment to relieve patients of nasal obstruction. Objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of submucosal diathermy (SMD) and partial inferior turbinectomy (PIT) in the treatment of hypertrophied inferior turbinate.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Sixty patients with allergic rhinitis and hypertrophied inferior turbinates were randomised into two groups with thirty patients each (group I underwent SMD and group II underwent PIT). They were assessed for relief of nasal obstruction by subjective and objective methods. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Nasal obstruction due to hypertrophy of inferior turbinate was the main symptom with 45 (75%) patients having severe obstruction and 15 (25%) patients moderate obstruction. Both the surgical procedures were effective in reducing nasal obstruction &amp; other symptoms of AR. Though the total symptom score was significantly reduced by both the methods (p=0.001) SMD was superior in relieving nasal obstruction at 3months follow up while PIT was more effective at 6 months follow up.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> SMD is an easier, less invasive method with lesser postoperative discomfort and complications as compared to PIT. Our study recommends SMD as an effective technique for relief of nasal obstruction in allergic rhinitis.</p>
ANALISIS PENGARUH BURNOUT DAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL (EI) TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PT BANK MEGA SYARI’AH CABANG MALANG.
Authors: Sani Achmad 
Published: February 2018

This research investigates the extent to which Burnout and Emotional Intelligence impacts on the work performance of employee. This research sets its goal to know the significant influence of Burnout and Emotional Intelligence toward the performance of employee Bank Mega Syari’ah Malang. This is explanatory research which has goal o test defined hypothesis on the influence of burnout and Emotional Intelligence toward the work performance of employee. The research population involved 32 employee of Bank Mega Syari’ah Malang. Quistionnaire is used as research instruments in this research. This research employs path analysis to statistically analyze the data in which the coefficient determinants is set on 0,05 level. The result of the research analysis proves that Burnout and Emotional Intelligence simultaneously give significant influence on the work performance employee with determination coefficient shows 0,468. Based on finding, it si further suggested that leader on Bank Mega syar’ah Malang should give more attention to the Burnout and Emotional Intelligence. The result of this research proves that Burnout and Emotional Intelligence simustaneously give significant influence on work performance.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN PRAKTIK TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) TERHADAP KINERJA KUALITAS (Studi Persepsi Karyawan Pada PT. Sermani Steel Makassar)
Authors: Munizu Musran 
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this research was to test and analyze the effect of TQM practices implementation which consists of leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, information and analysis, people management, and process management to quality performance at Sermani Steel in Makassar. The population were 300 employees and the sample were chosen 150 employees as respondents. Sample technique which used was simple random sampling. Method of analysis which use both descriptive statistic and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Data processing uses two statistic tools i.e : SPSS for windows and AMOS 4.01. The finding of research indicate that : TQM practices implementation which consists of leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, information and analysis, people management, and process management have significantly and positive effect on quality performance. Leadership has dominant effect on quality performance (Critical ratio = 7,860 t-table = 1,960; and probability = 0,000 α = 0,05)
KONSEP DLAMAN DALAM PERBANKAN SYARIAH: SEBUAH TINJAUAN EPISTEMOLOGIS
Authors: Munir Misbahul 
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this research is to explore the concept of dlaman (the responsibility) in the field of Syariah Banking. The concept refers to business investment based on the principle of profit share. In this sense, joint venture is a running business in which the risk account will be mutually responsible. Furthermore, related to financial loss, the capital loss is not the responsibility for such a manager, this is in the case if the manager is not careless or improper on his/her duty. This research applies the library approach concerning the classical and modern books to construct the concept of dlaman in the field of syariah banking. The result of research indicates that the role of Syariah Banking is not same with the role of mudlarib (investor manager) as the case of conventional mudlarabah (mudlarabah tsunaiyyah). In the classical books, the system of conventional mudlarabah regulates simply for the concept of profit share between two people namely: investor (shohibul mal) and mudlarib. Meanwhile, in fact the syariah banking can be act as mudllarib for saving customer as well as shohibul mal for financing customer. While, the role of Syariah bank to carry out the financial saving for society can be seen as mudlarib intermediary.
ANALISIS PENGARUH INFRASTRUKTUR PUBLIK TERHADAP PRODUK DOMESTIK BRUTO PERKAPITA DI INDONESIA
Authors: David Kaluge Eko Fajar Cahyono, 
Published: February 2018

This study aims to measure how far the influence of public infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and telephone to Gross Domestic Product in Indonesia. This research is based on the theory of classical and neoclassical economic growth which assumes that the infrastructure is physical capital that relate either directly or indirectly to economic growth. This research used error correction model analysis and time series data. Based on estimates found that public infrastructure have a significant and positive impact on Gross Domestic Product.
PERMINTAAN ENERGI LISTRIK MASYARAKAT INDUSTRI DAN INDIVIDU PADA PT. PLN PERSERO WILAYAH IX AMBON
Authors: Tamaelai Eduard Yohannis 
Published: February 2018

Kota Ambon merupakan Ibu Kota Provinsi Maluku dan merupakan pusat pendidikan, pemerintahan, perdagangan sehingga memacu arus urbanisasi. Pertambahan jumlah penduduk akan mempengaruhi permintaan energi listrik baik masyarakat individu, masyarakat industri, pemerintah dan sosial. Berdasarkan hasil analisa dengan menggunakan program SPSS temyata untuk masyarakat individu nilai b1 (harga pemasangan instalasi) sebesar 9.904, nilai b2 (penduduk) = 3.431 selanjutnya nilai b3 (pendapatan perkapita)= 4.388 artinya nilai elastisitas berpengaruh secara signifikan. Diamati dari nilai hubungan (regresi) ternyata memberikan sumbangan r = 1 sedangkan nilai korelasi r2 = 99,9 artinva variabel x1,x2,x3 (harga pemasangan, penduduk, pendapatan perkapita) sangat berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan pemutusan energi listrik bagi konsumen masyarakat individu. Selanjutnya untuk masyarakat industri ternyata diperoleh nilai b1= (-5,900) kemudian nilai b2 = 2.383 selanjumya nilai b3 = 1,296 artinya variabel yang sangat berpengaruh adalah variabel penduduk dan pendapatan perkapita.
ANALISIS POSISI BERSAING UNTUK MENENTUKAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN UMKM DI KOTA MALANG
Authors: Rahayu Yayuk Sri 
Published: February 2018

This research aimed to find competitive position and to determine marketing strategic based on competitive position of producer “kripik tempe” at Sanan Kota Malang. Number of responden are thirty companies or 11% of population and the sampling method is purposive sampling. The variables consist of sales, production, price, equity, period of business, and employee. Cluster analysis was used to answer the aim of this research. The result shows competitive position of the produser “kripik tempe” shared in four cluster are: first cluster named market leader consist of one company, second cluster named market nicher consist of thirteen companies, third cluster named market challenger consist of six companies, and the last cluster named market follower consist of ten companies. Based on this cluster, the company that produce “kripik tempe” can determine dan implement marketing strategic according each competitive position.
KEBIJAKAN BISNIS ISLAMI DAN ASPEK PERPAJAKAN DALAM KEPEMILIKAN NPWP PRIBADI
Authors: Susyanti Jeni 
Published: February 2018

Islam requires to look for sustenance and emphasizes the aspects of halal, both in terms of the acquisition and utilization. Islamic business policy implemented to uphold truth and justice, has the obligation to submit the mandate and principled amar ma’ruf nahi munkar. Application of sharia law is enforced during the course of its business.Mandatory contributions from business people support the sustainability of a government in society with taxes. A tax-file number (NPWP, Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak) was actually a duty of every individual, whether an individual who carries on business or independent status or employees in line Undang-undang No. 28 tahun 2007 on General Provisions and procedures of Taxation and Undang-undang No.36 tahun 2008 on Income Tax
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN MANAJERIAL DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEWIRAUSAHA KECIL/MIKRO MELALUI KEPUASAN KERJA
Authors: Irawati Rina 
Published: February 2018

This study aimed to examine the direct and indirect effects between managerial ability and motivation of the micro entrepreneur through job satisfaction. Entrepreneur survey respondents is 93 in small region Kedawung Road Kalpataru Blimbing Malang district, with the technique of simple random sampling. Methods of analysis using regression analysis, followed by the path analysis (path-analysis). Validity and reliability of test results prove that all the items variable is valid and reliable (alpha above 0.6). The test results proved the hypothesis that there is no indirect effect between managerial ability and motivation of the entrepreneur performance through job satisfaction. This is evidenced by the insignificant effect on performance entrepreneur managerial skills and managerial capabilities insignificant effect on job satisfaction. Using path analysis, the model found a new path to eliminate the influence of managerial capability variables (X1).
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PASAR DAERAH: STUDI PENGEMBANGAN POTENSI MENUJU BUMD
Authors: Wahyuni Nanik 
Published: February 2018

The objective of this research is to describe financial performance of traditional market on local market at Pasuruan Regency. The evaluation of financial performance based on economic principle, efficient and effectively that used to analysis development potency to be a region enterprise. This research used an anual financial report and management report in 2007 untill 2011. The analysis result describe that assets has owned by traditional market can be a base capital become a region enterprise of market with pay attention increased financial performance. Based on the evaluation value for money concluded that financial performance on traditional market is economic, effective but inefficient. Based on the result of financial ratio analysis conclude that traditional market at Pasuruan Regency was autonomous yet, low activity, low capital expenses, the growth of expenditure is always higher than the growth of income, but the equity ratio gives diskription that traditional market can pay by self to get his assets.
PENGARUH KEDISIPLINAN KERJA TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA KARYAWAN (Studi Pada KSP Tunas Artha Mandiri Nganjuk)
Authors: Sulasari Ayu 
Published: February 2018

The research has been done at KSP Tunas Artha Mandiri in Nganjuk. It examines the influence of disciplines on the employee performance. The objective of this research is, that the employee don’t have discipline in the works so that influence the employee performance. The fisrt result from this reseach show that discipline and properous, discipline and punishment, certain on discipline done, discipline support the purpose, participations of the discipline, and the example from leader as key a discipline were influencing the work spirit or performance. The second result show that the dominant factor influence work spirit or performace employee is certained on the discipline done. So we have the conclution that this conditions suitable with actual conditions in KSP Tunas Artha Mandiri – NGANJUK. Although prosperously has a good condition but work spirit or performance employee don’t maximal. This is make H2 refused, but if certain on disipline done built up make work spirit or performance employee good more.