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Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Failure Analysis of Condenser Tube in Unit 1 of the Tenayan Steam Power Plant 2 X 110 MW
Nur Rohman Aziz, Ahmad Kafrawi Nasution, Ridwan Abdurrahman
This study conducted a failure analysis of the condenser tube in unit 1 of the Tenayan Steam Power Plant. It started from the inspection in the first year after the commercial off date (COD) where there is a leaky tube, so there is further suspicion. Various tests and analysis are carried out such as...
Proceedings Article
The Synergy in Circular Economy
Ineta Geipele, Kaspars Plotka, Yanis Wirzhbitskis, Janis Zvirgzdins
Synergy is interaction of two or more system elements that produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. The additional effect or the difference that is created from such an interaction is called synergy effect or synergistic effect. A system can be economical, technical or...
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FDI Spillover from G20 Countries, Policy Support Degree and China's Regional Technology Development
Xiao Lei
Based on the panel data from 2008 to 2017, this paper empirically studies the FDI spillover effect and Hansen threshold effect of G20 countries on China's regional technological progress. The results show that: 1. The FDI spillover from G20 countries has a significant effect on promoting regional technological...
Proceedings Article
Revitalization of Left Hands by Using Drill Method to Improve The Accuracy of Frisbee Throw Through to The Target
Arwinsyah Arwinsyah, Tandiyo Rahayu, Mr Soegiyanto, Setya Rahayu
The purpose of this study is to analyze the training method of drill 1 and drill 2, endurance as well as male and female on the success of throwing fresbee to the target. The method of the study was quasi-experimental. The sample were 80 people consists of 40 elementary school students and 40 students...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Experimental analysis of the artificial contamination flashover characteristics of long insulator strings in 500 kV transmission lines
Yong-Kun Zhu, Guang Sun, Shu-Yong Gao, Wen-Jiang Shi, Da-Peng Xu, Ming-Xing Yu, Xian-Feng Jiang
The flashover voltage of short string insulator is different from long string insulator, and big error could be occurred when using flashover voltages of short string insulators to reckon the ones of long string insulators. In order to reduce this deviation, under the conditions of different equivalent...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Wind Pressures Distribution on Porous Exterior Walls of Buildings Double Skin fa‡ade System
Jwohua Chen, Yun-Lian Chern, Mingchin Ho
A series of aerodynamics experiments were conducted to identify the effects of lateral leakages to the wind pressures distribution on the porous wall of buildings. The wind pressures distribution on the porous exterior walls of buildings had been studied by aerodynamic experiments in wind tunnel. The...
Proceedings Article
Revealing Intercultural Communicative Competence in an EFL High School Textbook
Ali Rosyidi, Oikurema Purwati
Since the goal of teaching English is now shifted from communicative competence to intercultural communicative competence ICC, English teachers should rethink of and be selective on using teaching sources which are mainly referred to textbooks. Many studies were then conducted to analyze the cultural...
Proceedings Article
The High Benefits Internet Marketing Framework through Customer Experience
Kuo Nai-Wen, Liu An-Yi
This paper is intended to integrate Internet Marketing, Customer Experience, E-brand and Integrated Marketing Communications to develop a high benefits Internet Marketing Framework. This framework not only can combine marketing resources effectively, let enterprises obtain the greatest benefits; it also...
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Learn from the Information Contained in the False Splice Sites as well as in the True Splice Sites using SVM
Shuo Xu, Fujing Ma, Lan Tao
In splice sites prediction, the information contained in false splice sites is often ignored, which has been recognized to be very valuable [1]-[2]. In this paper, three novel encoding approaches, MCM with DTF, MCM with UTF and WAM with UTF, are described, all of which consider the information both in...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
White blood cell count and endothelin-1 vasoconstrictor tone in middle-aged and older adults
Kyle J. Diehl, Brian R. Weil, Jared J. Greiner, Brian L. Stauffer, Christopher A. DeSouza
Pages: 65 - 70
Background: Higher white blood cell (WBC) count is associated with impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation. However, the influence of higher WBC count on endothelin (ET)-1 vasoconstrictor activity is currently unknown. We tested the hypothesis that adults with elevated WBC count demonstrate enhanced...
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Development of Learning Models for Functional Literacy Education Based on Folk Stories in PKBM Kota Padang
Irmawita
Functional literacy education is one of non-formal education, which teaches citizens to learn literacy. The phenomenon that occurs is the low interest of learning citizens, and methods and learning strategies are still conventional. The approach and learning outcomes have not shown significant results...
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The Influence of Net Premium Growth, Claim Ratio and Risk-Based Capital on the Financial Performance of Life Insurance Companies
Ono Tarsono, Preztika Ayu Ardheta, Rininda Amriyani
The objective of this research was to examine and analyse the influence of Net Premium Growth, Claim Ratio and Risk Based Capital affect the Financial Performance of Line Insurance Companies. The study population was insurance companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2014–2018. The sample...
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Contribution of School Management Based on Local Values of Tri Hita Karana and Leadership Service
Anak Agung Gede Agung, Ni Made Sugihartini
Symptoms of the low organizational commitment of teachers at Singaraja-Bali City Middle School encouraged this research. Therefore, this study aims to determine the contribution of school management implementation based on local wisdom values tri hita karana and servant leadership on teacher organizational...
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Modern State of Land Resources and Analysis of the Level of Ruralization within the Steppe Regions in the Asian Part of Russia
A.A. Chibilyov, D.S. Meleshkin, D.V. Grigorevsky
Landscapes of the steppe zone in Asian part of Russia have undergone a large-scale agricultural development, experienced a negative effect due to agrarian-economical activity for last 2 centuries. The Virgin Land Campaign, aftermaths of which formed a complex of problems having the national character,...
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Development of Blended Learning Based MOODLE in Fiction Appreciation at Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program
Idawati, Salamah, Andri Wicaksono, Khaerunnisa
This research aimed to produce a MOODLE learning system integrated with Blended Learning. This research is collaboration between Indonesian Language Education Programs at University of Muhammadiyah Lampung and STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung. The object of this research were students from both universities....
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Correlation of Temporomandibular Joint Sound Cases With Direction of Jaw Movement Deviation: A Study of Data Survey at Unsyiah Dental Hospital, Aceh-Indonesia
Liana Rahmayani, Mustanir, Cut Soraya, Saumi Syahreza
The temporomandibular joint disorder is a complex and multifactorial problem involving aspects of muscles and joints. Signs and symptoms are joint sounds and deviations during jaw movements such as opening and closing the mouth. Objectives: This study was aimed to show whether there is a correlation...
Proceedings Article
Leader’s Strategy on Establishing Organization’s Academic Quality Culture
Achmad Supriyanto, Burhanuddin, Raden Bambang Sumarsono, Sultoni
This research aimed at knowing organizational strategies in establishing an academic quality culture. This study employed a descriptive design. The population is 194 people consisted of the school principals, teachers, and staffs of Laboratory school. The 97 samples were taken by using a purposive sampling....
Proceedings Article
Reasons and Conditions for Disciplinary Offenses in the Civil Service System
Sergey Channov, Marina Dobrobaba
The article analyzes the causes and conditions for disciplinary offenses in the public service system using the example of the Russian Federation. The authors conclude that, despite some similarities between the causes and conditions, they cannot be identified, since the conditions themselves, without...
Proceedings Article
Investment Opportunity Set Analysis as a Mediation of Influence of Capital Structure on Company Value with Economic Growth as a Moderating Variable
Yusna, Sugeng Sulistiono
This study aims to examine and analyze (1) the indirect effect of capital structure on firm value through the investment opportunity set mediation, (2) the direct effect of capital structure on firm value which is moderated by economic growth. This research was conducted at manufacturing companies listed...
Proceedings Article
Imla’ Learning Media by Using Youtube for Prospective Students at Gontor Islamic Boarding School Darussalam
Laili Mas Ulliyah Hasan, Umi Machmudah
Along with developing an all-digital era, learning media also adapts to the situation. YouTube is currently a growing trend in society. This social media if appropriately packaged can also be an exciting learning media and provide a plus. The purpose of this research are: 1) To describe how the imla’...
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Factors that Influence the Evening of Diabetes Melitus Type II in General Hospitals of Labuang Baji Makassar
Haslinah Ahmad, Juni Andriani Rangkuti, Andi Ernawati
Diabetes Militus DM was a disorder of metabolism, carbohydrate, protein and fat resulting from an imbalance between the availability of insulin and the need for insulin. The disorder may be absolute insulin deficiency, impaired insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells, absence of strength or damage...
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Study on the Influence of Ingroup and Outgroup Perspective on Empathy for Pain in Self-Involvement Situation
Yuran Yang, Qian Wang, Siying Zhu
The study used the pain empathy paradigm to investigate the level of pain empathy in situations with or without self-involvement. The researcher randomly selects 30 representative subjects. The experiment implements 2 (situation: self-involvement situation group, no self-involvement situation group) × 2...
Proceedings Article
The Development of Blended Learning-Based Vocationalogy Media as a Practicum Learning Loss Solution for Creative Products and Entrepreneurship (PKK) Lessons in SMK
Endah Andayani, Rini Agustina, Imron Sya’roni
The negative impact of PJJ/BDR or combined online and offline learning (Blended Learning) that is currently being carried out has not been able to provide optimal results, especially in productive subjects such as Creative Products and Entrepreneurship (PKK). Therefore, digital media is needed that can...
Proceedings Article
The Policy Reform Model for the Registration of Interfaith Marriages at Dukcapil Office Salatiga
Muhammad Bagus Adi Wicaksono, Anjar Sri Ciptorukmi Nugraheni, Tishlahatul Ulya Muflihal Fahmi
The purpose of this study was to review the implementation of marriage law in Indonesia on the practice of registering interfaith marriages at the Population and Civil Registration Office Salatiga and to analyse the policy reform models in resolving the cases of interfaith marriage registration at the...
Proceedings Article
Peer Counseling in the Service of Student Learning Problems: A Study of School Counselor Needs
M. Ramli, Nur Mega Aris Saputra, Mulawarman, Suciani Latif
Middle school students’ learning problems are still one of the problems faced by many students and have increased during the transition from online to offline learning to the extent that they have had an impact to this day. The context of learning problems is not only related to students’ abilities in...
Proceedings Article
Circan: A Database of Circular RNAs Exploring Chromosomal Linkages in Human Cancers
Gaurav Kumar Bhagat
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) represent a milieu of non-coding RNAs that play a major role in gene regulation, development, and carcinogenesis. Circan is a database of cancer associated circular RNAs. As the interest in circRNA increases, Circan provides a systematic annotation of circRNA dysregulation in...
Proceedings Article
Differentiated Learning: A Pre-School Student’s Perspective
Sudarti Sudarti, Bambang Sumardjoko, Harsono Harsono, Sabar Narimo
The purpose of this study; (1) to analyze the understanding of PAUD teachers in Surakarta about differentiated learning: (2) to analyze the implementation of learning in PAUD Surakarta. The method of this research used in this study is descriptive with qualitative approach. In this study the subject...
Proceedings Article
Development of E-Book Learning Media in The Correction Face Shapes of Students at SMK Imelda Medan
Siti Wahidah, Cindy Erika Simarmata, Asrah Rezki Fauzani, Astrid Sitompul, Irmiah Nurul Rangkuti
This study aims to develop a Sigil-assisted E-book as an instructional medium and to evaluate its feasibility in teaching the topic of face shape correction to students at SMK Pariwisata Imelda Medan. The development process was adapted from the Borg and Gall research and development model, which consists...
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Implementing Mobile Mediated Collaborative Writing (MMCW) to Empower Self-Regulated Learning in the EFL Classroom
Ratnawati, Nur Mukminatien, Yazid Basthomi, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi
Writing in EFL classes needs multidimensional competences including cognitive, metacognitive, socio-behaviour, and motivational aspects in the whole process. Unfortunately, previous studies have been focused more on writing products, cognitive aspects, and individual types. Therefore, to fill in the...
Proceedings Article
Climate Change, Food Security and Farming Millets in India: The Need to Change Cropping Pattern
Sachchidanand Prasad, Sujata Arya, Atmaram Shelke
At the recently held Conference of Parties (COP-28) UN Climate Summit in Dubai, India remained non-committal on reducing fossil fuel use or making any firm commitment to reducing carbon emissions, although under tremendous pressure from the developed countries. This is due to India’s concerns regarding...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
Proceedings Article
Analyzing Reduced Density Matrices in SU(2) Chern-Simons Theory
Atesh Saini, Siddharth Dwivedi
We investigate the reduced density matrices obtained for the quantum states in the context of 3d Chern-Simons theory with gauge group SU(2) and Chern-Simons level k. We focus on the quantum states associated with the Tp,p torus link complements, which is a p-party pure quantum state. The reduced density...
Proceedings Article
The Role of Traditional Games in The Physical Education Learning Process: A Systematic Review
Sri Wicahyani, Septian Williyanto, Heryanto Nur Muhammad, Taufiq Hidayat, Sapto Wibowo, Agung Prasetyo, Dony Andrijanto
The implementation of traditional games in physical education is an effort to improve students’ health and fitness, which is packaged by adapting the characteristics of educational levels from elementary to upper secondary and higher education. Playing traditional games is one way for students to learn...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
8.3 QUANTIFYING HEART AND ARTERIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE IN SYSTOLE
Samuel Vennin, Ye Li, Marie Willemet, Henry Fok, Brian Clapp, Jordi Alastruey, Phil Chowienczyk
Pages: 65 - 65
Background: A recent study has shown that the central pressure waveform could be determined by a very small set of parameters accounting for the physical properties of the heart and the arteries [1]. Particularly, main pressure features like first systolic shoulder (P1) and systolic (P2) pressures were...
Research Article
Hard Loss of Stability in Painlevé-2 Equation
O.M. Kiselev
Pages: 65 - 95
A special asymptotic solution of the Painlevé-2 equation with small parameter is stdied. This solution has a critical point t corresponding to a bifurcation phenomenon. When t t the solution oscillates very fast. We investigate the transitional layer in detail and obtain a smooth asymptotic solution,...
Research Article
A completely integrable system associated with the Harry-Dym hierarchy
Zhijun Qiao
Pages: 65 - 74
By use of nonlinearization method about spectral problem, a classical completely integrable system associated with the Harry-Dym (HD) hierarchy is obtained. Furthermore, the involutive solution of each equation in the HD hierarchy is presented, in particular, the involutive solution of the well-known...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Effect of Ce on Cast and Extruded Microstructure of ZK20 Alloy
Quan Li, Weibo Zhu, Bin Zeng, Xianquan Jiang
In this paper, Effect of different contents of Ce on ZK20 magnesium alloy by conventional metallographic, X-ray, SEM, XRD, analysis of Ce element exists in the form of ZK20 magnesium alloy and microstructure of action the results show that: in the experimental range (0% ~ 0.68%Ce (mass fraction)), with...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Soaking Seeds with Exogenous Melatonin Improve Photosynthetic Characteristics of Radish under Aluminum Stress
Yi Tang, Fengyun Lei, Enze Zhang, Huanxiu Li
A pot experiment was conducted to study the effects of exogenous melatonin (MT) on photosynthetic characteristics of radish under aluminum (Al) stress. Five treatments were used in the experiment: seeds were soaked with 0 (CK), 50, 100, 150 and 200 mol-L-1 concentrations of melatonin solution. The results...
Proceedings Article
The Study of Qujing’s Educational Resources Sharing Mode and Application Strategy underCloud Computing
Ling-xing Yang, Wen-xian Xia
With the education informationization putting into effect in Qujing City, the contradiction between energy supply and demand of education resource sharing has become increasingly prominent. After explaining the characteristics of cloud computing, this paper analyzes the current situation and the existing...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Preparation and Photoluminescence Investigation of Organic-inorganic Hybrid Materials of Complex Ag2ClO5N5C28H22
Chang Sheng Gu, Xiao Min Hao, Li Li Ji, Yong Li, Wen Dong Song
One new organic-inorganic hybrid materials of complex Ag2ClO5N5C28H22 (1) was synthesized by evaporation methods using 2-Chlorobenzeneacetic acid(2-CBAA), 4,4'-dipyridyl (4,4'-bipy), and AgNO3. And the complex was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, thermogravimetrie analysis(TGA), XRD, X-ray...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of Unwanted Stimulated Raman Scattering in Fibre Optical Parametric Oscillators
Kai Han
The Stimulated Raman Scatting (SRS) sometimes plays a negative role in a fibre OPO ring cavity, which may consume the signal laser power. We established a mathematical model for describing the SRS process in the OPO cavity. A SRS threshold is presented. The SRS net effective gain should be smaller than...
Proceedings Article
Potential Implementation of Problem Based Learning in Kurikulum 2013 Context at Vocational High School
Herminarto Sofyan, Wagiran, Kokom Komariah
This study was aimed at: (1) describing teachers’ readiness to implement problem-based learning in 2013 curriculum context; (2) describing the learning profiles in 2013 curriculum implementation; and (3) describing the potential implementation of problem-based learning in 2013 curriculum context. This...
Proceedings Article
Evaluation of Earthquake Mitigation Capacity of County Administrative Units in Gansu Province
Jin Chen, Wen Li, Wenkai Chen, Suping Zhang
The paper established the evaluation index system of earthquake mitigation capacity of county administrative units in Gansu province. According to the goal, three guidelines, nine indicators and ten variables were set. The paper calculated the environment supporting capacity, facilities supporting capacity...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
A Design and Application of RFID Gantry
Quan Gang Wen, Yongbing Xu
The warehouse management mainly consists of the processes of warehouse entry, warehouse delivery, storage moving and inventory verification. In traditional warehouse management, bar-code technology is widely used while the RFID becomes more and more popular in the modern warehouse management. By contrast,...
Proceedings Article
Reminding Factors Anemia Events On Pregnant Woman in Endemis Malaria at Kapuas Regency Central Kalimantan Indonesia
I Made Winarta, Miko Triyunis
Anemia is still a public health problem in several countries around the world, including in Indonesia. In Indonesia there are 15 million cases of anemia that cause 38,000 deaths every year. The percentage of Anemia in 2007 in the province of Central Kalimantan was 13.5%, still above the national percentage...
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"How Does a Rich Family Stay Rich for More than Three Generations?" ------ On the Effective Inheritance of Chinese Family Enterprises
Wen-Ying Zhang, Lin-Hong Li
As the generation of entrepreneurs gets older and older, the inheritance of family businesses which takes up half of China's businesses becomes increasingly important. Based on the present situation of family business inheritance in China, this paper analyzes the merits and demerits of the existing inheritance...
Proceedings Article
Temperature distribution in a new composite material for hydrogen storage – Design study of different cooling concepts
Lars Baetcke, Martin Kaltschmitt
A newly developed composite material has been explored based on metal hydrides in combination with polymers enriched with highly porous carbon. As metal hydride, a RHC (reactive hydride composite) was chosen (e.g., MgH2 + 2 LiBH4). The hydride is infiltrated into the pores of the porous carbon suppressing...
Proceedings Article
Air Quality Analysis (PM 2.5) in Smoke-Free Home in Yogyakarta City
Muchsin Maulana, Septian Emma Dwi Jatmika, Kuntoro Kuntoro, Santi Martini, Sri Widiarti, Yuliantiven Yuliantiven
Background: good air quality is the air that free from pollutant-induced irritation. Particulate matter is a complex of solid and tin particle that found on the air. PM 2.5 is the particle that has 2.5 micrometers of diameter size or called a fines air particle. The one of air pollutant on some house...
Proceedings Article
The Psychological Conflict of Main Actor in The Suffragette Film by Sarah Gavron Based on Kurt Lewin’s Perspective
Abdul Basid, Lu’lu’ Agustin
The purpose of this research is: (a) to describe the types of psychological conflict of the main actor in the suffragette film based on Kurt Lewin’s perspective; (b) to explain the causes of psychological conflict of the main actor in the suffragette film based on KurtLewin’s perspective; (c) and to...
Proceedings Article
The Need of Prose Teaching Material for Instructional Resources
Elyusra Elyusra, Dian Susyla
This paper aimed to describe the need for teaching materials of fictional prose aspects of instructional material structure at FKIP Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu. This description was part of the results of the development research aimed at producing the teaching materials model of Fictional Prose-based...
Proceedings Article
The Role of Government in a Crypto-currency World
Andrey Semenikhin, Igor Morkovkin, Elena Kolosova, Elena Rudakova, Alexander Galushkin, Lyudmila Rudenko
The subject of the research is an opportunity and advisability of a financial crypto-currency regulation. Wherein the work has an aim to substantiate an opportunity and necessity of introduction of government regulation for crypto-currency. In the research are used instruments of government financial...