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INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING: SEBUAH TELAAH LITERATUR
Authors: Hartati Noorina 
Published: October 2015

Intellectual Capital becomes an interesting topic to discuss and to research because it provides more value for the company thereby increasing competitiveness. Therefore, it should be realized by the owners or top management that the training programs to improve employee competency needs to be improved rather than just buying land for business expansion and new machinery. Based on the research from experts proves that companies that have a more intellectual capital than its competitors the company more profitable, as well as financial performance and firm value better. Viewed from the standpoint of accounting, disclosure of intellectual capital can be seen from the financial reporting of the company through good training programs and human resource spending can increase employee competency, so that the impact effect on Free Cash Flow (FCF) is risingDOI: 10.15408/etk.v13i1.1878
PENGARUH RASIO KEUANGAN TERHADAP TINGKAT KINERJA PADA BANK PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH
Authors: Mulatsih Mulatsih 
Published: October 2015

The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of financial ratios on profitability at regional development banks. The method analysis that used in this research is multiple regressions with six variabel independent such as capital adequacy ratio, net interest margin, BOPO, loan to deposit ratio, non-performing loan, and return on equity, and the dependent variables is return on asset. The result shown that capital adequacy ratio, net interest margin, and ROE have a positive influence on ROA. BOPO and non-perfoming loan had a negative influence to return on asset. The value of R square shown that all the independent variables can explained the model with 83,7%, and the rest is about 16,7% was explained by other variables outside the model.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v13i2.1884
Promoting HPV Vaccination in Safety-Net Clinics: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Tiro Jasmin A. , Sanders Joanne M , Pruitt Sandi L. , Stevens Clare Frey , Skinner Celette Sugg , Bishop Wendy P. , Fuller Sobha , Persaud Donna 
Published: October 2015

OBJECTIVES:
Evaluate effects of a multicomponent intervention (human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccine-specific brochure and recalls) on HPV vaccination and secondarily examine if race/ethnicity moderates effects.

METHODS:
Unvaccinated girls aged 11 to 18 years attending 4 safety-net pediatric clinics and their parent/guardian (n = 814 dyads) were randomized to (1) active comparison (general adolescent vaccine brochure), or (2) intervention consisting of a HPV vaccine-specific brochure, telephone recalls to parents who declined, and recalls to patients overdue for doses 2 and 3. HPV 1-dose and 3-dose coverages were assessed via electronic health records 12 months after randomization. Multivariate logistic regressions estimated adjusted odds and marginal predicted vaccine coverage by study arm and race/ethnicity.

RESULTS:
Intent-to-treat analyses found no main effect of the HPV vaccine-specific brochure on 1-dose coverage (42.0% vs 40.6%); however, secondary analyses found race/ethnicity was a significant moderator such that the intervention was effective only for Hispanic individuals (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.43; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.02–2.02), and not effective for black individuals (AOR 0.64; 95% CI 0.41–1.13). Recalls to parents who declined the vaccine during the index visit were not effective, but recalls to patients overdue for doses 2 and 3 were effective at increasing 3-dose coverage regardless of race/ethnicity (AOR 1.99; 95% CI 1.16–3.45).

CONCLUSIONS:
Educational materials describing only the HPV vaccine were effective for Hispanic but not black individuals. Future research should test mechanisms that may mediate intervention effects for different racial/ethnic groups, such as different informational needs or vaccine schemas (experiences, beliefs, norms).
Field Limitations of Liquid Additive Cementing Systems
Authors: Grant W. H. , Rutledge J. R. , Christy R. H. 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT
The use of liquid additives has become prevalent in cementing operations especially where logistics is a problem. Several precautions must be taken with these additives to ensure adequate performance in field operations. Several liquid additive cementing systems' performance will be contrasted to systems which have dry blended additives. Cement slurry properties of thickening time, fluid loss, free water and compressive strength will be examined. Slurry density sensitivity to these properties will be illustrated.
Laboratory data will demonstrate the liabilities of the liquid additive system with field case histories outlined and discussed. A cost analysis comparing dry versus liquid additive systems with equivalent design criteria will show higher costs for the liquid additive system. A recommended pre-job quality control check list for the use of liquid additives will be presented.
A recommended dry blending procedure will also be illustrated. If followed, the procedure greatly increases the likelihood of uniformly dry blending additives in quantities as small as 0.2 percent by weight of cement.
Case Studies of the Bending Vibration and Whirling Motion of Drill Collars
Authors: Vandiver J. K. , Nicholson J. W. , Shyu R-J. 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT
Two principal sources of BHA bending vibration are described: (1) drill collar whirling and (2) linear coupling between WOB fluctuations and bending vibration of an initially curved BHA. These mechanisms are described and their consequences in terms of drill collar wear and connection fatigue are evaluated. Formulas are given for forward and backward whirl rate and for tangential velocity at the borehole wall. Downhole measurements of bending moment are shown to be valuable in detecting and identifying bending vibration events. Downhole data taken from a Shell field test of a downhole vibration measurement system are used to illustrate cases of linearly coupled bending vibration, forward and backward whirl, and bit bounce.
Constant Pressure Interference Testing: Detecting DoublePorosity Properties
Authors: Grasman T. J. , Grader A. S. 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT
This study presents an analytical method for determining the double-porosity reservoir properties using interference pressure data in an infinite reservoir producing at constant pressure. Wellbore storage and skin effects at the production and observation wells are neglected. The effects of rD, λ, and ω on interference pressure responses are examined. For dimensionless inter-well distances of 100 or more, the pressure responses are practically collapsed. As a result of this, a general type curve that can be used for any value of rD, is presented. Hence, for a given pressure reponse and rD the type curve yields unique values of λ and ω. In addition to the log-log type curve, a semi-log type curve that is more useful for pD values greater than 0.1 is presented.
The semi-log derivatives of the interference pressure responses are considered. The pressure derivatives enhance small variations that occur in the pressure response during the flow period affected by the double-porosity nature of the reservoir.
It is observed that using a simple correlation with λ and rD, the derivative curves for rD values greater than 100 can be collapsed. Hence, a semi-log derivative type curve is developed. This type curve has two maxima. The early-time part is influenced by λ. The time separation between the first maximum and the second maximum is a function of ω. The late time behavior is again a function of λ.
Obtaining the Minimum Horizontal Stress from Micro-Frac Test Data: A New Approach Utilizing a Derivative Algorithm
Authors: Jones C. , Sargeant J. P. 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT
This paper presents a new approach to the interpretation of pressure decline data from micro-frac tests where the objective is to determine a representative value for the fracture closure pressure, which we relate to the minimum horizontal stress (σh). The method presented utilises a derivative algorithm to identify the different flow regimes that may occur during a pressure decline e.g. well bore storage, infinite and finite conductivity fracture flow. High quality data are a prerequisite for this method but it is simple to use and the necessary computations can easily be performed by modern well test analysis software.
This method, has been successfully applied to data from the North Sea for a number of rock types with permeabilities ranging from effectively zero (claystone) to several Darcy's (sandstone). Results from different pressure declines for the same interval agree well and a value can often be quoted for closure pressure to within +/− 0.5 bar. Several examples are included which demonstrate the advantages of this method.
Guidelines for micro-frac testing are given which highlight what is important for obtaining test data for use with this method.
Combining Ability and Performance of Cotton Germplasm with Diverse Seed Oil Content
Authors: Kothari Neha , Campbell B. Todd , Dever Jane K. , Hinze Lori L. 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACTCotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production has traditionally been guided by fiber yield and quality, but recent interest has focused on using cottonseed as a food; therefore, cottonseed oil content is an important trait to understand. A line‐by‐tester analysis was used to determine combining abilities by crossing four lines (PD 7723, PD 94042, PD 3246, and PD 5377) and four testers (TX 21, TX 101, TX 182, and TX 244) with varying seed oil content selected from accessions in the US National Cotton Germplasm Collection. Seed oil content was found to be a heritable trait (H2 = 0.52). The analysis showed that a large part of the phenotypic variation in oil content was associated with general combining ability, although significant specific combining ability occurred in several crosses. Overall, TX 182 and TX 101 had higher combining abilities, while PD 94042 had the lowest combining ability for oil content. Among hybrids, PD 3246 × TX 101, PD 7723 × TX 101, and PD 5377 × TX 182 had the highest combining abilities. All traits tested in these environments showed highly significant genotype × environment effects. The highest mean oil was observed in Florence, SC, during 2010 (TX 182, 28.28%). This study suggests that there is sufficient additive variance available for plant breeders to improve seed oil content. In addition, correlation analyses indicated that oil content can be increased at the same time as seed index, boll weight, and fiber traits including elongation, uniformity, upper half mean length (UHML), and strength.
Further Mapping and Epistasis Analysis of Two Quantitative Trait Loci of Kernel and Cob Anthocyanin Contents in Maize
Authors: Xu De , Mei Xiupeng , Yu Tingting , Yuan Wenjuan , Gu Dongdong , Liu Xiaoli , Cai Yilin 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACTIn our previous study, two major quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for kernel anthocyanin content in maize (Zea mays L.) were mapped on chromosome 6 and chromosome 10 by using two related F2:3 populations derived from crosses of ‘Mu6’ × ‘Super Dark Maize’ (SDM) and ‘Mo17’ × SDM. In this study, two sets of near isogenic lines, MuS‐BC4F3 and MoS‐BC4F3, were developed and used to further map the two QTLs and analyze the epsitasis between the two QTLs. GEN6 was further mapped in the interval S8‐umc1105 on chromosome 6 for MuS‐BC4F3 and S8 to mmc0523 on chromosome 6 for MoS‐BC4F3. GEN10 was further mapped in the interval IDP8526 to S44 on chromosome 10 for MuS‐BC4F3 and bnlg1028 to IDP8526 on chromosome 10 for MoS‐BC4F3. GEN6 and GEN10 controlled both kernel anthocyanin content and cob anthocyanin content. The epistasis between GEN6 and GEN10 was a coadaptive interaction. The anthocyanin content is likely to greatly increase when GEN6 and GEN10 coexist. Additive × dominant (AD) effects were the largest of all the epistatic effects for kernel anthocyanin content; additive × additive (AA) effects were the largest for cob anthocyanin content. These results could provide a new reference for anthocyanin's genetic mechanism and high anthocyanin breeding in maize.
The Effect of Target Difficulty on Target Completion: The Case of Reducing Carbon Emissions
Authors: Ioannou Ioannis , Li Shelley Xin , Serafeim George 
Published: October 2015

ABSTRACT
Targets are an integral component of management control systems and play a significant role in achieving desirable performance outcomes. We focus on a key environmental performance objective—reduction of carbon emissions—as a setting in which to examine how target difficulty affects the degree of target completion in long-term non-financial performance. We use a novel dataset compiled by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and find that firms setting more difficult targets complete a higher percentage of such targets. We also find that this effect is negatively moderated by the provision of monetary incentives. We corroborate this evidence by showing that target difficulty is more effective for carbon reduction projects requiring more novel knowledge and in high-pollution industries. We discuss limitations and suggest avenues for future research.
Usefulness of whole blood, plasma, peritoneal fluid, and peritoneal fluid supernatant glucose concentrations obtained by a veterinary point-of-care glucometer to identify septic peritonitis in dogs with peritoneal effusion
Authors: Koenig Amie , Verlander Lindsey Lane 
Published: October 2015

Abstract
Objective—To evaluate the usefulness of a veterinary point-of-care glucometer for identification of septic peritonitis in dogs with peritoneal effusion (PE).
Design—Prospective clinical evaluation.
Animals—39 dogs with PE.
Procedures—Blood and peritoneal fluid convenience samples were collected concurrently in all dogs at the time of initial evaluation. A veterinary point-of-care glucometer was used to measure glucose concentration in heparinized whole blood, plasma, peritoneal fluid, and peritoneal fluid supernatant samples. Seventeen dogs had confirmed septic peritonitis, and 22 dogs had nonseptic PE. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and accuracy of identification of dogs with septic peritonitis were calculated for glucose concentration differences for whole blood versus peritoneal fluid (WB-PF), plasma versus peritoneal fluid (P-PF), and plasma versus peritoneal fluid supernatant (P-PFS).
Results—With a cutoff of > 20 mg/dL, the glucose concentration difference for WB-PF was an insensitive indicator of septic peritonitis (sensitivity, 41.2%; specificity, 100%). In comparison, the glucose concentration differences for P-PF and P-PFS had a higher sensitivity for septic peritonitis (88.2% and 82.4%, respectively) but a lower specificity (80% and 77.8%, respectively). With a glucose concentration difference cutoff of ≥ 38 mg/dL, specificity, positive predictive value, and accuracy of P-PF and P-PFS improved.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Determination of the glucose concentration difference for WB-PF with the veterinary point-of-care glucometer was not useful in identifying all dogs with septic peritonitis. A glucose concentration difference of ≥ 38 mg/dL for P-PF or P-PFS, however, supported an accurate diagnosis of septic peritonitis in dogs with PE.
Collaborer pour faire le bien
Authors: d’Amours Liette , Ferland Mathieu , Jacob Réal , Poitras Jean 
Published: October 2015

Dix-huit mois : c’est le temps qu’il aura fallu à Ubisoft, à une équipe de recherche médicale de l’Université McGill et à leur partenaire américain pour réaliser une percée technologique, thérapeutique et bientôt commerciale. Comment expliquer ce rapprochement et, surtout, en expliquer la réussite ? Mathieu Ferland, producteur de jeux chez Ubisoft, suivi de Réal Jacob et de Jean Poitras, de HEC Montréal, nous exposent les apprentissages tirés de cette expérience. Et si une productivité et une capacité d’innovation accrues passaient par une telle collaboration intersectorielle ?
An Approach To Numerical Simulation Of Thermal Contact Problems In Modern Electronic Packages
Authors: Friedel K. , Wymyslowski A. 
Published: October 2015

The increasing demand on higher packaging density, higher frequency and higher power of the electronic devices is a challenge for contemporary engineers to be able to simulate and prototype as mechanical as thermal problems. The heat dissipation problem is becoming nowadays a crucial issue and requires application of materials with high thermal conductivity and novel packaging methods. Currently there are a number of recognised “bottle necks” for heat dissipation in electronic packages. One of them is a thermal contact resistance (TCR), which arises in the region where two solid contact members touch each other. The high TCR reduces the amount of heat which can be transmitted from the heat source to the heat sink and the same raises the device temperature and reduces the overall reliability of the package due to thermo-mechanical stresses.
There have been a large number of theoretical and experimental investigations performed to understand and improve the knowledge on TCR. The TCR arises in the region of contact, when two solids are pressed together. The real contact area is only a small fraction of the nominal or apparent area [1]. Despite of the profound studies not fully understanding and satisfactory method has been elaborated to be able to predict with reasonable accuracy the heat conduction across the contact. Besides, the thermal properties of TCR are not known and only some assumptions are made to be able to simulate the temperature distribution over electronic packages with the TCR existence.
In this paper a combined experimental-numerical approach to the simulation of thermal contact problems in electronic package is applied. The test results revel that the approach can be a promising solution allowing for quick verification and evaluation of temperature distribution in high power electronic packages, which seem to be crucial nowadays.
Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Thermal In-Plane Microactuator—Chevron Type
Authors: Puneeth K.B. , Seetharamu K.N. 
Published: October 2015

A predictive model of thermal actuator behavior has been developed and validated that can be used as a design tool to customize the performance of an actuator to a specific application.
Modeling thermal actuator behavior requires the use of two sequentially or directly coupled models, the first to predict the temperature increase of the actuator due to the applied voltage and the second to model the mechanical response of the structure due to the increase in temperature. These models have been developed using ANSYS for both thermal response and structural response. Consolidation of FEA (finite element analysis) results has been carried out using an ANN (artificial neural network) in MATLAB. It is seen that an ANN can be successfully employed to interpolate and predict FEA results, thus avoiding necessity of running FEA code for every new case. Furtheroptimization of geometry for maximum actuation length has been carried out using a GA (genetic algorithm) in MATLAB. The results of the GA were verified against the ANN and FEA results.
Novel Technology Options for Multilayer-Based Ceramic Microsystems
Authors: Partsch Uwe , Goldberg Adrian , Ihle Martin , Hagen Gunter , Arndt D. 
Published: October 2015

Ceramic multilayer technologies such as LTCC (low temperature cofired ceramics) or HTCC (high temperature cofired ceramics) are applied for the fabrication of highly integrated ceramic microelectronic packages. Furthermore, ceramic multilayer technologies offer the possibility of additionally integrating 3D structures for multilayer-based microsystems.
This paper presents a new machine for tape/multilayer structuring that combines micro punching tools and micro UV-laser ablation/cutting. The application for the production of different multilayer-based components is described (e.g., LTCC-based PEM fuel cell system, LTCC-based pressure sensors).
Aerosol jet printing is a new technology, for example, for rapid prototyping for LTCC multilayer and 3D deposition of functional layers on LTCC. Advantages and limitations of the technology are discussed.
Assessment and Characterization of Stress Induced by Via-First TSV Technology
Authors: Parès G. , De Crecy F. , Moreau S. , Maurice C. , Borbely A. , Mazuir J. , Chapelon L.L. , Sillon N. 
Published: October 2015

Through silicon via (TSV) is a key enabling technology for 3D stacking. One of the main concerns regarding the TSV introduction inside the IC fabrication is the resulting stress buildup in the silicon substrate that may induce warpage or expansion at the wafer level, strain and crystalline defects in the neighboring silicon of the TSV, and finally can impact the performance and reliability of the CMOS devices as well. Polysilicon, tungsten, and copper are the three main conductors that are currently considered for TSV fabrication. In the first part of this paper, the different factors that contribute to the stress in these three TSV types, including the geometry, the materials, and the process, will be reviewed.
After bonding on a temporary carrier and thinning of the substrate to expose the via, the stress built up during the fabrication of the TSV can be also revealed by the expansion of the silicon membrane.
We present thermomechanical FEM simulations and compare them with the experimental findings. We also present some characterizations of silicon defects by chemical revelation around the TSV structures. For characterization of the stress in TSV structures, different techniques as EBSD, microRaman, and XRD are presented. Finally, we conclude that with the optimization of some key processing steps, the stress induced in via-first technology may be acceptable for IC integration.
Long-Term Survival in a Patient with Head and Neck Paraganglioma Treated with Tailored Modalities for 20 Years: A Case Report
Authors: Belgioia Liliana , Pupillo Francesco , Bacigalupo Almalina , Corvò Renzo 
Published: October 2015

Aims and background Primary paragangliomas of nasal cavity and paranasal sinus are rare conditions that could show aggressive behavior with local recurrence and metastasis development. The diagnosis of malignancy is challenging because there are no available histopathologic criteria. In these cases, the prognosis is usually poor. Methods We report a case of a woman with malignant paranasal sinus paragangliomas. Results The patient was treated with several surgical approaches, radiotherapy, and medical therapy for different recurrences. Conclusions Despite the malignant behavior of the disease, this patient is still alive many years after first diagnosis.