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The Non-Alignment Stagnation-Point Flow Towards a Permeable Stretching/Shrinking Sheet in a Nanofluid Using Buongiorno’s Model: A Revised Model
Authors: Hamid Rohana Abdul , Nazar Roslinda , Pop Ioan 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
A numerical study on the stagnation-point boundary layer flow of a viscous and incompressible (Newtonian) fluid past a stretching/shrinking sheet with the fluid suction using Buongiorno’s model is considered. The main focus of this article is the effects of the non-alignment of the flow and the surface of the sheet. We have also studied the problem using a new boundary condition that is more physically realistic which assumes that the nanoparticle fraction at the surface is passively controlled. The governing equations of this problem are reduced to the ordinary differential equations using some similarity transformations which are then solved using the bvp4c function in Matlab. From the results obtained, we concluded that the effect of the non-alignment function is the same as in the regular fluid or nanofluid. However, it is found that the fluid suction can reduce the effect of the non-alignment at the surface. Dual solutions have also been discovered in this problem and from the stability analysis it is found that the first solution is stable while the second solution is not stable.
Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of a binuclear copper(II) complex constructed by a new coordination mode of the tetrachlorophthalate ligand
Authors: Zhang Jun , Li Jun-Xia 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
A binuclear complex [Cu2(tcpa)2(bipy)2(H2O)3] (1) (H4tcpa = tetrachlorophthalic acid, bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and structurally characterized. Two independent CuII centers Cu1 and Cu2 are both five-coordinated in distorted square pyramids. The tetrachlorophthalate (tcpa2–) anions show a new coordination mode: one is monodentate at Cu1, and the other displays a bridging μ
2-O,O″ fashion linking Cu1 and Cu2, thus forming the binuclear structure of 1. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility data show weak antiferromagnetic coupling between the two CuII ions.
An extracardiac unruptured right sinus of valsalva aneurysm complicated with atherothrombosis
Authors: Zhang Jun , Liu Yani , Liu Ligang , Deng Youbin 
Published: December 2015

Summary
We present quite a rare case of extracardiac unruptured right sinus of valsalva aneurysm (SVA) complicated with atherothrombosis in a young adult man. A 35-year-old male with a giant unruptured SVA arising from the right coronary sinus (RCS) with extracardiac protrusion was diagnosed by echocardiography. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a huge calcified aneurysm with mural thrombi originating from the aortic root, and about 80% stenosis at the initial segment of the right coronary artery (RCA). Intraoperative exploration demonstrated a giant unruptured aneurysm arising from the RCS. Different from other SVAs reported before, this aneurismal wall appeared thick and atheromatous-like. In this aneurysm, there was a small localized intima tearing and mural thrombosis, and the orifice of the RCA was almost blocked. This patient underwent surgical patch repair to prevent aneurysm rupture and coronary artery bypass grafting for RCA revascularization. In conclusion, the pathological examination demonstrated marked foam cells, inflammatory cells, and thrombosis in the aneurismal wall.
Oral Health Prevention and Toddler Well-Child Care: Routine Integration in a Safety Net System
Authors: Dooley Diane , Moultrie Nicolette M. , Heckman Barbara , Gansky Stuart A. , Potter Michael B. , Walsh Margaret M. 
Published: December 2015

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
Applying topical fluoride varnish (FV) to young children’s teeth is an effective therapeutic strategy for preventing early childhood caries (ECC). In 2008, the pediatricians at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers became concerned that our low-income pediatric patients had high rates of ECC and very limited access to dental care. We formed an interdisciplinary safety net-academic partnership with the University of California San Francisco to implement routine FV applications, along with oral health education, screening, and referral during well-child exams for children aged 1 to 5 years.

METHODS:
Over 3 years, the team developed clinical policies, educational materials, billing, and support systems to facilitate implementation in the primary care setting. A pilot study was performed in 2 health centers; improvements to the implementation plan were made. A team of local providers and academic partners performed system-wide didactic and hands-on trainings and spread this intervention to the remaining 6 health centers. Continued improvement strategies and provider feedback were pursued with each measurement cycle.

RESULTS:
In August 2012, 95% of all children aged 1 to 5 years who were seen for well-child checkups received a FV application and oral health education during their primary care well visit. Repeat measurement in April 2014 showed a sustained rate of 97% application of FV for children in this age group seen for well-child visits.

CONCLUSIONS:
With institutional commitment and an academic partnership, a safety net institution can integrate routine FV applications and oral health interventions into well-child visits to reduce ECC.
OPTIMALISASI KINERJA PINJAMAN BERGULIR BLM PNPM-MP TERHADAP TINGKAT KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA MISKIN DI KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Mujanah Siti 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the extent of Direct Funding Assistance to Community (BLM) through National Program of Community Empowerment-Independent Urban (PNPMMandiri Perkotaan) affected to the increased well-being of poor families in the city of Surabaya, so the results of this study are expected to know whether this program can be continues as poverty alleviation programs in Indonesia in the future or not. The techniques of data collection used in this study was survey and questionnaire used as instrument given to the sample of the population which received BLM PNPMMP in Surabaya, and data were analyzed by descriptive method. The research finding showed that the Revolving funds have been distributed to the community through PNPM in Surabaya to revive economic activity through micro smallbusiness that has been very beneficial for economic activities so that they have no longer funding from money landers to fulfill the financial needs for funding their business progress, and they were able to increased their business until 20-30%, and it was impact on household well-being about 10 s/d 30%. This indicate that the Funding Assistance could resolved the families financial difficulties, and improved their own business, the quality of their family’s food, and there was also able to save money for their familiy purpose.ABSTRAKSIPenelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui besarnya pengaruh Bantuan Langsung Masyarakat (BLM) melalui Program Nasional Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (PNPM) Mandiri bagi peningkatan kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat miskin di Surabaya. Di samping itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah program tersebut dapat dilanjutkan sebagai program mengentas kemiskinan di Indonesia di waktu yang akan datang. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui survey dengan menggunakan kuisioner digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Sampel dari populasi yang memperoleh BLM PNPM di Surabaya serta dianalisa dengan metode deskriptif. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa dana bergulir yang didistribusikan kepada komunitas untuk menghidupkan kembali aktivitas perekonomian melalui usaha mikro dan kecil sangat bermanfaat bagi kegiatan perekonomian, sehingga masyarakat tidak melakukan pinjaman ke rentenir. Di samping itu kegiatan usahanya meningkat sampai dengan 20-30% serta meningkatkan kesejahteraan rumah tangga 10-30%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Bantuan Langsung Masyarakat dapat menyelesaikan permasalahan kesulitan keuangan masyarakat, serta meningkatkan usaha mereka, kualitas makanan keluarga serta juga meningkatkan tabungan keluarga
ANTESEDEN DAN KONSEKUENSI KARIR PLATEAU
Authors: Djamilah Siti , Julindrastuti Dijah , Diharjo Djojo 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTThis study examined the antecedents and consequence of career plateau. Antecedents of career plateau are job tenure, age, job involvement and supervisor’s support. The consequence of career plateau is organizational commitment. Organizational commitment has three dimensions, namely affective organizational commitment, continuance organizational commitment and normative organizational commitment. This study examined the employees of the company/institution in Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Gresik and Mojokerto. The questionnaire was distributed to 110 respondents. Respondents who return the questionnaire were 107 respondents. The next step, the researchers tested the validity and reliability of the variables consisting of affective organizational commitment, continuance organizational commitment, normative organizational commitment, career plateau, job involvement and supervisor’s support. All the variables have good reliability and validity. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the antecedents and consequence of career plateau. The results of SEM using Amos shows that the effect of job involvement and supervisor’s support on career plateau accepted. In addition, the influence of career plateau on organizational commitment are also accepted. Unfortunately, the effects of job tenure and age on the career plateau rejected. ABSTRAKSIPenelitian ini menguji hubungan anteseden serta konsekuensi dan karir plateau. Anteseden dari karir plateau terdiri dari lama bekerja, umur, keterlibatan dalam bekerja serta dukungan penyelia. Konsekuensi dari karir plateau adalah komitmen organisasi. Komitmen organisasi ini memiliki tiga dimensi, yaitu komitmen organisasi afektif, komitmen organisasi kontinyu, serta komitmen organisasi normatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan karyawan di Surabaya, Sidoarjo, serta Mojokerto sebagai sampel penelitian. Kuisioner disampaikan kepada 110 responden dan yang kembali serta terisi sebanyak 107 kuisioner. Langkah selanjutnya peneliti melakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas atas variabel-variabel. Hasilnya adalah semua variabel valid dan reliabel. Uji statistik menggunakan structural equation modeling (SEM). Hasil uji ini menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan dalam bekerja serta dukungan atasan mempengaruhi karie plateau. Selanjutnya karir plateau berpengaruh terhadap komitmen organisasi. Namun lama masa kerja serta umur tidak berpengaruh terhadap karir plateau
ANALISIS PENGARUH GOOD COORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN YANG DIMEDIASI STRUKTUR MODAL PADA PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN YANG LISTED DI BEI 2009-2012
Authors: Kautsar Achmad , Kusumaningrum Trias Madanika 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACTThe main objective of the study is to analyze the impact of theseGood Corporate Governance on Firm Performance, whichcan mediate with Capital Structure. Data is used secondary data that Published on Mining Sector in Indonesian Stock Exchangefrom 2009-2012. This analisys used Secondary Regression and Sobel Test. Sampling technique used here is purposive sampling,and from the 31 listed companies, only 8 companies that can be sampled. The first result of this study is Good CorporateGovernance have not significant on Firm Performance; second result of this study is Good Corporate Governance have notsignificant on Capital Structure; third result of this study is Capital Structure have significant on Firm Performance. The lastresult, Capital Structure isn’t proved to be a mediating variable of Good Corporate Governance to Firm Performance.ABSTRAKSITujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisa dampak dari Good Corporate Governance terhadap kinerja perusahaan yangdimediasi dengan struktur model. Data sekunder yang digunakan adalah data publikasi dari Bursa Efek Indonesia di sektor pertambangan di Indonesia pada periode 2009-2012. Analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi sekunder dan Sobel Test. Teknik penyampelan yang digunakan adalah penyampelan purposive. Dari 38 perusahaan yang listing, hanya delapan perusahaan yang dapat dijadikan sampel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertama Good Corporate Governance tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja perusahaan; kedua Good Corporate Governance juga tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap struktur modal; ketiga struktur modal tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja perusahaan; terakhir struktur modaltidak memediasi variabel Good Corporate Governance terhadap kinerja perusahaan.
O PROGRAMA MAIS MÉDICOS NA PERSPECTIVA DOS ATORES SOCIAIS RESPONSÁVEIS POR SUA IMPLANTAÇÃO E DOS BENEFICIÁRIOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE BOQUEIRÃO, PB
Authors: Sousa Darcon , Oliveira Silva Rafael Joaquim 
Published: December 2015

<p class="Default">O governo brasileiro criou em 2013 o Programa Mais Médicos, cujo objetivo central consiste em diminuir a carência de médicos em locais com <em>déficits</em> desses profissionais. O programa prevê responsabilidades compartilhadas entre o governo federal, instituições universitárias e prefeituras municipais. Este trabalho analisou a implantação do Programa Mais Médicos no município de Boqueirão, Paraíba. A pesquisa, realizada entre maio de 2014 e março de 2015, utilizou entrevistas e questionários para coletar as percepções e avaliações dos atores sociais envolvidos com o programa na cidade e dos beneficiários do mesmo. Além disso, foram realizadas observações de campo e consulta documental. A despeito das controvérsias suscitadas durante seu lançamento – motivadas por interesses corporativos, partidários e ideológicos -, o programa assegurou atendimento contínuo às populações de baixa renda no município investigado, sendo responsável pela manutenção constante dos profissionais médicos na atenção básica à saúde, o que se traduziu em considerável aceitação entre os seus beneficiários. Entretanto, as condições precárias de infraestrutura, oferecidas pelo município, evidenciam a distância existente entre a concepção do programa e a realidade local. Tais condições, todavia, não são suficientes para obscurecer a satisfação da população atendida que tem no serviço público a única forma de tratar da saúde.</p><p class="Default"> </p><p class="Default"> </p>
Elementary Student Knowledge Gains In The Digital Portable Planetarium
Authors: Carsten-Conner Laura D. , Larson Angela M. , Arseneau Jennifer , Herrick Robert R. 
Published: December 2015

Immersive environments provide unique and heightened sensory experiences that focus a learner’s attention, and thus may be useful learning platforms. In particular, portable planetariums may be useful in advancing conceptual knowledge about the night sky, because they afford learners with Earth-based views of celestial motions, and give learners a sense of “being there.” We demonstrate here that students make gains in knowledge about both apparent celestial motion and general astronomy concepts after viewing a 25-minute planetarium presentation. However, the planetarium presentation did not appear to increase interest in astronomy and space science. Our results suggest that the portable planetarium may be a useful strategy in supporting learners as they struggle with reconciling observed patterns with underlying, non-observable motions of the Earth, and with visualizing concepts such as the speed of planetary orbits relative to their position with respect to the sun.
Prior Knowledge Base Of Constellations And Bright Stars Among Non-Science Majoring Undergraduates And 14-15 Year Old Students
Authors: Hintz Eric G. , Hintz Maureen L. , Lawler M. Jeannette 
Published: December 2015

As part of an effort to improve students’ knowledge of constellations and bright stars in an introductory level descriptive astronomy survey course, we measured the baseline knowledge that students bring to the class and how their score evolve over the course of the semester. This baseline is needed by the broader astronomy education research community for future comparisons about which strategies and environments are the best for learning the stars and constellations. As a comparison group, we also examined the baseline knowledge of 14-15 year old, 9<sup>th</sup> grade students from the United States. 664 university students averaged 2.04±0.08 on a constellation knowledge survey, while 46 additional students averaged higher at 8.23±0.23. The large, lower scoring group is found to have the same knowledge level as the 14-15 year old 9<sup>th</sup> grade students which scored 1.79±0.13. The constellations most often identified correctly were Orion and Ursa Major. For the star portion of the survey, which was only given to the university students, we found essentially no statistically significant prior knowledge for the 17 brightest stars surveyed. The average score for the stars was 1.05±0.05, as expected for guessing, although Polaris and Betelgeuse are labeled correctly more often than any other stars.
Report of BAC Replacement in Osaka City
Authors: Ogura Junji , Kajiyama Yoshiharu , Shiode Sadamitsu 
Published: December 2015

An advanced water treatment system was introduced at the Osaka Municipal Water Works Bureau in March 2000. This system incorporates ozonation and a granular activated carbon (GAC) process into conventional treatment processes, improving tap water quality.
The GAC process is the last stage of the process, and it can effectively remove trihalomethane precursors and other toxic organic substances. GAC treats water through a physical adsorption effect inherent in the GAC itself, and an effect by the microorganisms in the GAC layer (called the biological activated carbon (BAC) effect). Sparse reports on long-term changes in the BAC effect make it very difficult to determine the replacement period for BAC.
A long-term study of BAC water treatment performance, physical characteristics, and other factors was conducted in Osaka City in order to decide upon BAC replacement standards. 48 water quality items were checked at a demonstration plant and with an experimental device. Three patterns of deterioration in BAC water treatment performance were identified.
Physical properties of BAC (5 items including adsorption capacity and hardness) were also studied, and no significant correlation with water treatment performance was found. An optimal BAC replacement standard was decided upon from this and other factors (costs, environmental influence, etc.).
A Marathon, a Series of Sprints, or Both? Tournament Horizon and Dynamic Task Complexity in Multi-Period Settings
Authors: Choi Jongwoon (Willie) , Newman Andrew H. , Tafkov Ivo D. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT
When using a tournament in multi-period settings, firms have discretion in selecting the tournament horizon. For example, firms can use a single tournament (a grand tournament) or a sequence of multiple tournaments, each with a shorter horizon than a grand tournament (a repeated tournament). Firms have also begun to use a combination of both in which a repeated tournament is embedded within a grand tournament (a hybrid tournament). Using an experiment, we investigate whether the effect of tournament horizon on performance depends on the dynamic complexity of the task, which reflects the potential for effort in one period to influence the link between effort and performance in future periods. When dynamic task complexity is low, we find that performance is greatest in the hybrid tournament, followed by the repeated and then the grand tournament. In contrast, when dynamic task complexity is high, we find that performance is greatest in the repeated tournament, followed by the grand and hybrid tournaments, with similar performance in the latter two tournaments. More generally, the results of our experiment suggest that the effect of tournament horizon on performance depends on dynamic task complexity. These results can help firms make better decisions when designing their tournaments by reinforcing the need to align the tournament horizon with the task.
Diamond Foods, Inc.: A Comprehensive Case in Financial Auditing
Authors: Gujarathi Mahendra R. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT
Diamond Foods is a comprehensive case that provides an opportunity for students to apply several financial auditing concepts and professional auditing standards to a real-world context. Diamond overstated its earnings of fiscal 2010 and 2011, by 38 percent and 47 percent, respectively, by delaying recognition of the cost of walnuts acquired to later accounting periods. The case requires students to determine whether Diamond's external auditor—Deloitte & Touche, LLP (Deloitte)—fulfilled its responsibility to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free of material misstatement. Students need to determine whether Deloitte's issuance of an unqualified opinion on Diamond's financial statements and internal controls violated professional auditing standards. In addition, students are required to evaluate whether Deloitte obtained sufficient understanding of Diamond's business and industry, exercised the needed professional skepticism, and used appropriate analytical procedures to discharge its professional responsibilities. The case presents an opportunity to achieve several learning objectives, including the development of research, critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. The case is appropriate for use in a graduate or undergraduate course in financial auditing. It can also be used in a fraud examination course, or in a capstone course in the accounting curriculum.
Application Pressure and Carrier Volume Affects the Concentration of Azoxystrobin on Peanut Foliage and in Soil
Authors: Wheeler T.A. , Anderson M.G. , Russell S.A. , Woodward J.E. , Mullinix B.G. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT
Azoxystrobin can be used to manage pod rot of peanuts, and applications are typically made at mid-season or later, when it can be difficult to move the fungicide through the foliage and down into the soil. Spanish peanuts were sprayed with azoxystrobin in 2013 at carrier volumes ranging from 252 to 1038 L ha−1 and pressure ranging from 138 to 552 kPa; and in 2014 virginia peanuts were sprayed with carrier volumes ranging from 131 to 524 L ha−1 and pressure ranging from 138 to 414 kPa. Square root transformed azoxystrobin concentration (√A in ppm) on foliage at carrier volumes &lt; 300 L ha−1 was higher in 2 of 3 experiments (√A averaged 2.4 times higher) with spanish peanuts and 1 of 2 experiments (√A averaged 1.3 times higher) on virginia peanuts, than at volumes ≥ 524 L ha−1. A linear model could be used to describe the negative relationship between carrier volume and (√A) on foliage for all three applications on spanish peanuts. Azoxystrobin concentrations in soil were 3 times higher for carrier volumes &lt; 300 L ha−1 in 2 of 3 experiments on spanish peanuts and were not affected by carrier volume on virginia peanuts, than carrier volumes ≥ 524 L ha−1. However, application pressure of 138 kPa resulted in higher concentrations of azoxystrobin (1.7 times higher) in the soil in 1 of 2 trials than using an application pressure of 515 kPa on virginia peanuts. Foliar concentrations of azoxystrobin on virginia peanuts declined over time and irrigation events. However, soil concentrations of azoxystrobin generally increased between 0 and the first irrigation event for the higher carrier volume (524 L ha−1), but did not change between the first and second irrigation event. Attempts to force azoxystrobin through the peanut canopy with high pressure (414 to 552 kPa), high carrier volume (≥524 L ha−1) or combinations of high pressure and high carrier volumes were unsuccessful at increasing azoxystrobin concentrations in soil compared to more traditional carrier volume and pressure.