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Proceedings Article
Environmental Problems of Use of Foreign Direct Investment Projects in China
Jun Li, Li Ding
With the acceleration of the globalization of the world economy, deepening of China's reform and opening up, improvement of economic development level and living quality, demand for environmental quality has been continuously enhanced. With the acceleration of the process of industrialization and urbanization...
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Simple Foot Elevator (SFE) Tools to Promote Comfort for Diabetic Patient during Wound Care
Nuh Huda, Dini Mei Widayanti
Increasing the number of patients with DM, complications are also increasing, one of them is ulceration of the lower leg, with or without infection and cause damage to the underlying tissue, hereinafter referred to as diabetic foot (KD) or diabetic foot wound. In the world, the number of diabetic foot...
Proceedings Article
The Perils and Challenges of Advancing Economic Governance Reform in Indonesia: An Endeavor by the Technocrats in the New Order Era
Vishnu Juwono
After the tumultuous Soekarno government in the late 1960's, the army chief General Suharto emerged as a new leader with the primary task to repair Indonesia's economic growth and restore the international community's confidence in Indonesia's economy. To carry out this tremendous challenge, Suharto...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Adsorptive Removal of Manganese from Manganese Slag Aqueous Solutions Using Biochars Loaded with Organic Acid-Fe
Zu-Yong CHEN, Fang LIU, Yuan-Sheng LIU, Tong-Da BU, Jian ZHU
Manganese adsorptive removal is an important treatment process in constructed wetlands to deal with considerable amounts of tailing wastewater, many materials have been proposed for its removal. This work is aimed to examining the potential of biochars sorbent materials for removing Mn ions from manganese...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
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Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Film-substrate Bonding Strength of DLC Film/High-speed Steel
Yang Zhao, Chao-Yin Nie, Yan-Zhong Nie, Xiao-Dong Liu, Xiao-Ling Gong
In order to investigate the effect of cryogenic treatment (CT) on film-substrate bonding strength, 2µm thick DLC film was deposited on quenched W9 high-speed steel by unbalanced magnetron sputtering technique followed by CT at -196 for 30 hours. Samples before and after CT were characterized respectively...
Research Article
Hand rub dose needed for a single disinfection varies according to product: A bias in benchmarking using indirect hand hygiene indicator
Raphaële Girard, Martine Aupee, Martine Erb, Anne Bettinger, Alice Jouve
Pages: 193 - 198
Background: The 3 ml volume currently used as the hand hygiene (HH) measure has been explored as the pertinent dose for an indirect indicator of HH compliance. A multicenter study was conducted in order to ascertain the required dose using different products.
Method: The average contact duration before...
Proceedings Article
Description of Competency and Values of Local Wisdom in the High School Principals
Yohanes Harsoyo, C. Wigati Retno Astuti, Caecilia Wahyu Estining Rahayu
This research aims to describe the principals’ competence according to Education Ministerial Regulation No. 13 (2007) on Competency Standards and the values of local wisdom of High School/ Madrasah (Islamic Schools) Principals. In conducting the research, the researcher used qualitative and quantitative...
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Relationship of Cholesterol Levels with Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
Fanny Jesica, Fafelia Rozyka Meysetri, Siska Sakti Anggraini
Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and kidney disease. To avoid these complications, efforts are made to control blood pressure within normal limits both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. The cardio-cerebrovascular...
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Experimental Investigation on Melting of Paraffin in Latent Thermal Energy Storage
Mateo Kirincic, Anica Trp, Kristian Lenic, Igor Wolf
This paper presents an experimental research of melting of paraffin inside a latent thermal energy storage. Experimental setup consists of a water-water heat pump, hot and cold water tanks and latent storage tank. Latent heat storage is a shell-and-tube type tank, consisting of 19 concentric tubes with...
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The Effect of Induction Heating on Tensile Test Specimens’ Clamping Products Through the Medium Carbon Steel Materials’ Engineering Technique
Romli, Karmin, Sairul Effendi, Firdaus, D P Putra
This study aims to determine the effect of induction heating on tensile test specimens’ clamping products through the medium carbon steel materials’ engineering technique from heating using induction heating to heat the medium carbon steel. The research method used observation, interviews, literature...
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Description and Histopathology Type of Pigmentosus Nevus in Dustira Hospital and Cibabat Hospital Cimahi
Aditya Yudha Pratama, Pisi Lukitto, Lina Damayanti
Pigmentosus Nevus is benign skin tumor which is the most common disease that has been found in many clinics. It comes from nevus cells that can produce melanin. Some types of nevus, such as junctional and compound nevus, can cause malignant melanoma which is a life-threatening skin cancer. Some risk...
Proceedings Article
Paddy Supply Response in Sleman Regency
Adi Britanianto, Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, Azizatun Nurhayati
This research aims to identify and analyze the variables that affect the paddy supply response in Sleman Regency and determine the level of elasticity of paddy supply in Sleman Regency. This research used a descriptive method with Nerlove adjustment. The research location was chosen purposively in Sleman...
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Development of a Motor Physical Activity Game Model to Improve Self-Control and Memory of Children with Visual Impairment in Special Schools (SLB)
Bernadeta Suhartini, Rachmah Laksmi Ambardini, Panggung Sutapa, Sumaryanti Sumaryanti
Research to produce products in the form of motor physical activity game models in accordance with the characteristics of student conditions, whose implementation is easy, cheap, fun and safe and effective to improve self-control and memory of children with intellectual disabilities. The development...
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The Analysis of Formulaic Sequences in English Editorials from the Perspective of Theme Theory
Huifeng Li, Yuanyuan Liu
The value of formulaic sequences can never be over-estimated in second language acquisition. The present paper aims to analyze the distribution of different types of formulaic sequences in 30 randomly chosen English editorials from three modern English newspapers. The tool of the theme theory of Halliday...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Ice
Meng Wenyuan, Guo Yingkui
In order to solve the problem of determining the value of mechanical parameters of ice in the prevention and cure of ice flood disaster, on the basis of experimental methods of classical mechanics, through improving the test equipment and controlling test conditions ,we obtain the strength, deformation...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Fly Ash on the Waste Cathode Ray Tube Glass Mortar Alkali Aggregate Reaction Inhibition Studies
Xue Song, Jianjun Shi, Zhaoyu Chen
With finely ground waste cathode ray tube glass sand, respectively replace 20%, 40%, 60% the proportion of ordinary sand in mortar, fly ash as mineral admixture in 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% the proportion of replacing cement.A total of 12 sets of mortar specimens were prepared.Use Accelerated Mortar Bar Test...
Proceedings Article
The Formulation Of Analog Sausage With High Protein And Cork Sea Fiber (Channa Striata), And Oyster Mushroom As The Healthy Snacks For The School Children
Emy Yuliantini, Kamsiah
The nutritional problems experienced by Indonesia today are multiple nutritional problems. The problem of malnutrition has begun to be overcome, but on the other hand, the prevalence of over nutrition or obesity has reached 9.2% in school children. Children who are obese are at high risk when they are...
Proceedings Article
Therapy Acupressure to Reduce Nausea and Vomiting of Post General Anesthesia in RSUD Wates Kulon Progo
Induniasih, Ana Ratnawati, Mona Indah Muntholib
Postoperative nausea vomiting is one of common side effects within the first 24 hours after general anesthesia. The incidence of postoperative nausea vomiting is approximately 1/3 of all patients undergoing surgery or occurring 30-70% within the first 24 hours. One of the non-pharmacological therapies...
Proceedings Article
A Real-Time System for Monitoring Methane Level in Biogas Production A Preliminary Study
Meta Yantidewi, Utama Alan Deta, Nurita Apridiana Lestari
Methane is one of the flammable natural gas that can be found in biogas. Because of its flammable property, methane is mostly used as fuel. This research designed a monitoring system that can monitor the methane concentration level. The instrument system consisted of a methane gas sensor as a gas detector,...
Proceedings Article
The Effect of Super Set Weight Training Model and a High-Protein Diet on Body Fat Level Changes in Overweight and Obese Adult Men
Reshandi Nugraha, Adang Suherman, Hamidie Ronald Daniel Ray, Amung Ma’mun
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of super set weight training model and high protein diet on the changes in body fat levels for overweight and obese adult men. The method used in this study was true experimental design with the randomized subject control group pretest-posttest design....
Proceedings Article
Increase Prosperity Shareholder with Leverage Analysis and Asset Effectiveness Companies in the IDX 30 Index
Ninik Lukiana, Ainun Jariah, Sukma Indriani
The goal of a company is to maximize the prosperity of company owners/shareholders or maximize company value and the sustainability of the company’s business. Management as an agent must be more effective and efficient in utilizing and managing resources, especially financial resources owned by the company....
Proceedings Article
Improving Speaking Ability Through Retelling Technique by Using Fables’ Video at SMPN 4 Rejang Lebong
Aprian Kurniawan, Edi Trisno
Speaking ability is the ability to express the information with the correct grammar, appropriate vocabulary, acceptable pronunciation, and related content to make people not misinterpret and misunderstand. However, several problems were found in primary research related to speaking ability. First, the...
Proceedings Article
Video as A Tool in Studying Literature: A Case Study of Learning Literature in Grade VII in Bantul Regency
Ida Rochani Adi, Suharmono, Anis Mashlihatin
This research is based on community service conducted for seventh grade teachers in Kabupaten Bantul, DIY. Based on the the problem that the teachers face in teaching literature in Bahasa Indonesia class, teachers are trained how to take video by learning frame, shot and angle so that they can motivate...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
One-dimensional periodic metallic structures and its dark hollow lattices by surface plasmons
Yaru Wang, Qingya Liu, Xinzhi Hu, Weiyang Tong, Zhengling Wang
We propose a scheme to generate one-dimensional (1D) dark hollow lattices to trap and guide cold atoms periodically at the nanometer scale by surface plasmons (SP) excited on the periodic metallic strips (arrays) with the blue-detuned light. Intensity and optical potential in the trap are calculated...
Proceedings Article
Detection of Sangeang Api Volcano Ash Cloud Based on Remote Sensing Image
Jiangshan Dong, Chengfan Li, Jingyuan Yin, Junjuan Zhao, Dan Xue
Large-scale volcanic ash clouds can threaten the safety of increasingly prosperous aviation transportation. The current recognition of the ash cloud mainly relies on the remote sensing technology. Taking the moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer (MODIS) images of Indonesia Sangeang Api volcanic...
Proceedings Article
A Genre-based Analysis of Brief Tourist Information Texts
Shuang Huang
This present study gives a genre-based analysis of 30 BTI texts on websites of tourism destinations. The study first identifies the moves and steps of the corpus employing Swales’ top-down move analysis model (1990) and then examines the linguistic forms to realize each move. Applying ideas from destination...
Proceedings Article
Research on Regulatory Enforcement Forces of Shaanxi Local Government Debt
FuQing Yue
Through 30 years of reform and opening up, China's undertakings have achieved rapid development. But at the same time, local governments have accumulated a lot of debt. Chinese local government debt issue has caused domestic and foreign economists and decision-makers attach great importance to it. It...
Proceedings Article
Domestic Automotive Industry: Consumer Requirements
E.E. Egorov, T.E. Lebedeva, M.P. Prokhorova, S.V. Bulganina
The article describes a marketing study of commercial vehicle consumers’ preferences, performed with a view to improve the products of the GAZ Group. In the beginning of the article there’s a description of the Russian automobile market status as of the end of 2017, stating the basic development trends....
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Modal Analysis and Research of Orthogonal Rib-Stiffened Sandwich Plates
Zhifu Zhang, Haifeng Hu, Qibai Huang
Aiming at the modal characteristic prediction problem of orthog-onal rib-stiffened sandwich plates in the condition of simply sup-ported, the reinforced core increases the complexity of the struc-tural control equation. Therefore, this paper establishes a com-plete theoretical model based on the theory...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Dental Unit Prototype With Electric Dental Chair and Dental Light Parameters
Hanifah Rahmi Fajrin, Kresno Marta Husodo, Kuat Supriyadi
In supporting dental examination and treatment tools, especially in regional health facilities, an economical dental unit that has already met dental examination standards is needed. In this study, the authors will design an electric dental chair using a pneumatic as an up and down drive and a linear...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Implementation of Response Surface Method to Minimize Product Defects on Wax Pattern Injection Process Parameters
Farizi Rachman, Dhika Aditya Purnomo, Kholish Adilah Damayanti
Wax injection machining is the only technique to produce many ideal products in large volumes, which is the most common method in the investment casting process. One of the products that has the highest number of orders in metal casting companies that use investment casting techniques is the VS 2/4/6...
Proceedings Article
Enhancing Student Performance Prediction through LSTM-based Deep Learning Models with Unbalanced Data Handling using Oversampling Approach
Edi Ismanto, Hadhrami Ab Ghani, Nor Hidayati Binti Abdul Aziz, Nurul Izrin Md Saleh, Noverta Effendy
Accurate prediction of student performance is crucial in learning analytics to prevent course failures and improve academic outcomes. However, publicly accessible educational data often contains noise and imbalanced data distributions, requiring effective handling techniques. In this study, we propose...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Decisions to Purchase Subsidized and Non-subsidized Fertilizers: A Logistics Regression Analysis
Ahmad Zainuddin, M. Rondhi
Fertilizer is becoming a big subject among small farmers. Due to a lack of fertilizers, small-scale farmers have been obliged to purchase both subsidized and unsubsidized fertilizers. This issue has effects on farmers’ decisions to purchase fertilizers that are subsidized or not. This study intends to...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Automation System of Temperature Calibrator for Room Thermostat Using Arduino Mega256
Prisma Megantoro, Albertus Ade Bagus, Hafidz Faqih Aldi Kusuma, Sinta Adisti Reina, Marwan Fadhilah
Room temperature is one of the basic requirements for experimental laboratories that require temperature stability. Community efforts in incubating eggs, the incubator requires a stable room temperature with temperature monitoring on a calibrated thermometer and many other examples. With these needs,...
Proceedings Article
Application of Quantum Teaching Model on Environmental Pollution Contents to Train Junior High School Students Creative Thinking Ability
Mella Mutika Sari
This research aims to determine the influence of learning model of Quantum Teaching on environmental pollution material to train students' creative thinking ability of SMP. This research was conducted using pretest-posttest design. Learning devices are tested on 30 junior high school students. Data were...
Proceedings Article
Materialism among Indonesia Adolescents
Nurintan Sri Utami
This research was held to describe materialism among Indonesian adolescent through a qualitative approach. Preliminary studies conducted by researcher was to collect data and categorize it. Data was taken from 30 adolescents aged 13-14 years old. The results of the preliminary study showed that most...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Assessment of radon content in water using SMART RnDuo in Mizoram, Northeast India
Hmingchungnunga, Vanramlawma, Remlalsiama, Laldingngheta, L.Z. Chhangte, Z. Pachuau, B. Zoliana, Rosangliana, B.K. Sahoo, B.K. Sapra
Radon is a radioactive inert gas that is produced naturally from the decay of uranium to radium. As it is formed, it is released into air or water-containing pores between soil and rock particles. From soil and rock natural forces move it into the earth and it dissolves in groundwater. This is of great...
Proceedings Article
Parental Involvement in Improving Independence in Early Childhood
Mukti Amini
The purpose of this study is to see the involvement of parents of early childhood in familiarizing children to take care of themselves during at home. The method used in this research is explorative study with descriptive analysis. The research was conducted in February of 2016. The research place was...
Proceedings Article
Study on Controlling the Distribution of Bioactivity Apatite Polycrystalline on Titanium Surface
Hong-Xin Wang, Zhen-Bang Cheng, Ying Cheng
In order to accelerate the speed of titanium implant osseointegration, titanium substrates were polished by silicon carbide abrasive papers and treated by sodium hydroxide solution. The treated titanium substrates were immersed in simulated body fluid at 37 C for several days, through bio-simulated mineralization,...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of Health Insurance Claim Decisions in Indonesia
Asrori, Yulial Hikmah
This research explains the process of filing a claim, as well as one Indonesian health insurance company’s decision-making process regarding medical claims. The research is descriptive and qualitative, and the data was collected using observations, interviews, and relevant company documents. In the claim...
Proceedings Article
Survey Neutrofil Level in Futsal and Swimming Housers at Malang City
Ikhsan Ramadhani Putratama, Ahmad Abdullah, Rias Gesang Kinanti, Saichudin
The purpose of this study was to determine neutrophil levels in futsal and swimming hobbyists in Malang City. The data analysis technique used in this study is the survey method. The subjects in this study used futsal sports hobbyists and swimming with a range of ages 22-23 years as many as 20 samples,...
Proceedings Article
Blood Glucose and Blood Urea Levels from Castrated, Non-Castrated Male, and Female Domestic Goats that were Fed Complete Feed
Paulus Klau Tahuk, Gerson F. Bira
The productivity of local goats is strongly influenced by various factors including the nutritional content and availability of feed and internal factors (livestock) such as gender and management are also very decisive. Theoretically, differences in livestock sex and castration treatment can contribute...
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Evaluation of Economic Viability and Production (growth) of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris cicla) and Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) in Vertical Hydroponic Systems: A Case Study
Aparna Kadiyala, Shantha Indrajith, Shiva Pal, Sivakumar Venkataraman, Mini Sebastain, Faro Kunzvi
The aim of this paper is to evaluate plant production (growth) and economic viability in vertical Hydroponic systems. The quantitative approach, utilizing an experimental method and financial analysis, was employed for the project. The evaluation of plant growth of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris cicla) and...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P10.04 INFLUENCE OF 1,25(OH)2D3 (VITAMIN D) ON RESISTANCE ARTERY CONTRACTILITY
G. Goudot, M. Rezai, J.K. Cruickshank
Pages: 191 - 192
Low serum vitamin D is linked with higher vascular risk. It is unclear how.
Objective: to test whether 1,25(OH)2D3 (active vitamin D) modifies contractility of proximal resistance vessels, dose-dependently.
Methods: Male Wistar rat mesenteric arteries were investigated by wire myography. 60mM High...
Proceedings Article
Supervision of Learning in Online Learning Perspective in the Pandemic Era of Covid 19
Jaenem Jaenem, Zulkifli Zulkifli
Physical separation between teacher and learner activities and no face-to-face presence are the characteristics of the online learning system that must be implemented by the teachers during the covid 19 pandemic. Therefore, the implementation of learning supervision carried out by the principals is focused...
Proceedings Article
Building Faith for Children through Learning Model of Kisah Qur`ani in Junior High School
Udin Supriadi, Fahrudin Fahrudin
The essence of religion is to believe in God Almighty who needs to be instilled in children from an early age. Junior High-School as education institutions for children should foster more awareness for religious fundamental. During this time, religious learning was only in the form of habituation without...
Proceedings Article
Portrait of Motor Learning for Kindergarten Students
Nuridin Widya Pranoto, Mulyana Mulyana, Nurlan Kusmaedi
This study aims to get an overview of motor learning in kindergarten students. This research is descriptive type with a qualitative approach. Techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation. The study sample consisted of 30 kindergarten teachers and 50 kindergarten students. Based on the...
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Assessing Emotional Intelligence Factors and Employees Commitment to Change
Norfadzilah Abd Razak, Faizuniah Pangil
This paper focused on emotional intelli-gence factors influenced individual com-mitment towards organization change. A survey was conducted among 144 administrative staffs in Universiti Utara Malaysia which is currently going through series of changes. Multiple regression analysis revealed self emotions...
Proceedings Article
Physical Activity Management in Female College Students: The Improvement of Health Related Fitness Through Zumba Fitness Workout
Nur Indri Rahayu, Imas Damayanti, Yati Ruhayati
The lack of physical activity is a major cause of health problems and even leads to death; around 3.2 million deaths each year are caused by inadequate physical activity. The global comparative estimation from 2010 showed that 23% of adults and 81% of adolescents (aged 11-17 years) do not meet WHO recommendations...
Proceedings Article
The Effectivity of Birth Ball Exercise on Labor: a Systematic Literature Review
Arista Apriani, Esitra Herfanda, Fitria Siswi Utami
A midwife service area is pregnancy and normal childbirth. One of multipurpose childbirth tools which is easily available for women is birth ball. The tool is useful to shorten childbirth duration, make the childbirth more efficient, help mother feel more comfortable, and help in the descents of fetal...