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The microwave pyrolysis of the low-rank coal is a new technology, which solves the utilization problems of coal cleaning conversion. On basis of experiments, this paper conducted comparative study on microwave co-pyrolysis products of low-rank coal under H2 and N2 atmosphere, respectively. The composition...

Brain tissue segmentation is one of the most important parts of clinical diagnostic tools. Fuzzy C-mean (FCM) is one of the most popular clustering based segmentation methods. However FCM does not robust against noise and artifacts such as partial volume effect (PVE) and inhomogeneity. In this paper,...

A series of V2O5-CeO2/TiO2-SnO2 catalysts were prepared with different CeO2 content to investigate the effect of Ce modification for selective catalytic reduction of NO by NH3. The obtained samples were characterized by BET, XRD, HRTEM,H2-TPR and FT-IR. The catalytic test was also investigated on a fixed...

On the basis of a certain type of radar is proposed to establish based on C / S architecture, teaching and training loop simulation of radar system design. System prototype developed by the host analog receiver with the received signal, and display the data passed to the client, and then displayed by...

Early Childhood Education (ECE) learning evaluation refers to the evaluation of early aged-children' developmental achievement. This is pivotal to measure developmental achievement during and after the learning activity is conducted. From the previous study shown that teacher faced various problems to...

Chemistry is the study that most of the material is abstract. Many students have difficulty learning chemistry especially the reaction rate. Therefore, we need a learning model that can help students think critically, one of which is the 5E Learning Cycle and is supported by a program that can visualize...

This study delves into the impact of serious games on individuals’ awareness on data privacy seriousness. The game incorporates thriller themes, a pixel art-style, and a point-and-click approach that enhances its immersive experience. With the game at hand, the research examines the relationship between...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) levels are modestly but significantly associated with increased risk of total cardiovascular events. Aortic stiffness and wave reflections are also important predictors of cardiovascular events. The aim of this pilot...

Background: Retinal microvascular function can be assessed using flicker light induced provocation (FLIP). Reduced vessel dilation responses to FLIP are noted in various disease conditions. Comparative studies between ethnic groups are scarce, while the importance of different phases of the vessel responses...

Based on the Nagel-Schrekenbercellular automaton model of traffic flow, the article analyzed the influence that driving on the right side takes to the traffic flow (practical capacity) in the condition of light and heavy traffic. With the combination of fluid dynamics and vehicle dynamics, we established...

The paper shows that in China's tax structure of industry, the increase of tax revenue of secondary industry to total tax share can significantly increase the output elasticity of capital elements; the increase of tax revenue of tertiary industry also increase the output elasticity of capital elements...

In order to shorten the inspection path and time-consuming, improve the intelligence degree of the laser inspection robot and apply to the large-scale TSP in the substation, the paper proposes a path planning method based on the improved ant colony algorithm, the navigation method, the walking characteristics,...

A comparison of second order and high order (4th, 8th and 12th order) of finite difference staggered-grid method on 2D P-SV elastic wave propagation has been conducted. The comparison plot of numerical dispersion and accuracy among each order has been generated to show the stability condition. CUDA C...

A new 2000V-4A Junction Barrier controlled Schottky (JBS) diodes module has been fabricated using 4H-SiC. The module is composed of two SiC JBS diodes, and it is used for rectifying circuits. By adopting the proper SBD metal ,optimized structures and fabrication process, we succeeded in achieving good...

This study was done to answers 2 (two) research problems: (i) why is it necessary to establish good corporate governance in overcoming the sectoral dualism of BUMN/SOEs; and (ii) how the BUMN/SOEs based on good corporate governance are able to optimize the management of natural resources in a professional...

The root of Eurycoma longifolia or locally called as Tongkat Ali contains numerous health benefits, mainly due to the bioactive compounds. The main compound of interest is from the group of quassinoids which is also known as degraded triterpenoids such as eurycomanone, eurycomalactone, longilactone,...

The purposes of this research were: a) to explore the current state, problems, and needs of Thai language teaching for ethnic groups students; b) create an Area-based Multicultural Learning (AML) model; and c) to examine the effects of AML on Grade 7 ethnic groups students’ learning achievement, creative...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the internalization of religious education values at SMP Negeri 1 Payaraman in Ogan Ilir Regency. These values are based on Al-Sunnah and Al-Hadith. Using a qualitative case study methodology, the study includes informants including parents, teachers, principals...

This study examines gender differences in mindfulness among university students aged 18–25 years. Mindfulness, defined as the ability to focus on the present moment with full acceptance, is measured through five dimensions: (a) observing, (b) acting with awareness, (c) describing, (d) non-judging of...

Enzyme immobilization is essential for enhancing the stability and reusability of enzymes in various industrial processes. To improve its feasibility, efficient yet simple immobilization techniques were required to be explored with respect to enhance overall catalytic efficiency and/or operational performance....

Supercapacitor offers high energy density, stability and can be build using environment-friendly material. To deepen understanding on how supercapacitor material effect its properties, this work study the effect of treatment on every component of supercapacitor. The capacitor is composed by electrodes,...

In contrast to class is Gothic novels where a suffering female protagonist plays an important role, ghost stories continuing the Gothic tradition in late 19 and early 20 c) represent men's world: female characters are either absent or mostly ambivalent. E. F. Benson's stories reviving traditional images...

Based on the lack of monitoring methods and strength of the outdoor advertising screen remote monitoring technology, the overall framework of the remote monitoring system based on the C/S mode is constructed and the overall design of the monitoring unit and the monitoring center of the advertisement...

This study aims to determine the characteristics of time management of school principals in basic education. This research was conducted in one of the provinces in Indonesia which has the largest population. Respondents in the head of elementary and junior high schools are spread in regencies and cities....

White frangipani (Plumeria alba) is a plan that is widely grown in Indonesia especially in Java and Bali. It has been conducted a research to know the chemical content of the plan leaf. The leaves of plant are extracted with dichloromethane solvent and then separated by using chromatographic techniques...

Every country is in some sort of rivalry with its neighboring countries. Military forces safeguarded people’s lives day in and out. The forces are being placed in many zones near the hotspots of the border areas to fight off enemies. These zones are critical and challenging in many ways, which put the...

This study describes the comparison of the use of language styles based on sentence structure and the use of language styles based on the direct meaning of the lecture communication between Ustaz Abdul Somad and Ustazah Mama Dedeh. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The object of this...

This paper analyses and investigates oneiric art throughout the history by studying five iconic artists—Hieronymus Bosch (c.1450-1516), William Blake (1757-1827), Francisco de Goya (1746-1828), Odilon Redon (1840-1916) and Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) —and their works in depth, discovering the evolution...

Antifungal treatment is currently a serious problem because resistance and attachment of C. albicans often occur and can have an effect on the acrylic resin surface. One of them is adding antifungal concentration from the extract of endophyte fungi Aspergillus sp. contains chemical compounds that can...

The melanin of yak hair is a biomaterial with unique features and functions. We investigated the properties of woolen woven when coated with yak hair melanin. Natural melanin was extracted from yak hair by the method of acid hydrolysis. The woolen woven was coated with 5%-10% owt melanin, 0.8 g/l sodium...

This study aims to analyze the collaboration of the 3 Pillars of good governance and forms of collaboration in overcoming drug abuse in Bone Regency. This research uses the phenomenological type of research to find meaning and explore qualitative research type data. The research focus is based on the...

Objective: It has been previously demonstrated that T lymphocytes may be involved in the development of hypertension and microvascular remodeling, and that circulating T effector lymphocytes may be increased in hypertension. In particular, Th1 and Th17 lymphocytes may contribute to the progression of...

We apply the method of Jacobi Last Multiplier to the fifty second-order ordinary differential equations of Painlevé type as given in Ince in order to obtain a Lagrangian and consequently solve the inverse problem of Calculus of Variations for those equations. The easiness and straightforwardness of Jacobi’s...

In order to meet the teaching needs of the missile combat training simulation, a combat training simulation system based on the analysis of typical combat situation and process, was proposed. The hardware platform and the system structure was constructed, and the system software was realized by the modeling...

Various problems can arise when individuals interact with individuals with disabilities, especially when one of them is deaf. Being deaf and having hearing loss are conditions in which the individual loses hearing function completely or partially. Generally, the problem faced by an individual when interacting...

Based on equilibrium in Al-REE and C-REE systems data, possibility of improvement carbon surface wetting with aluminum melt by their alloying with REE assumption is made. Aluminum melts MPG-6 graphite substrate flat surface wetting contact angle over time change data is presented. The experiments were...

Background: In diabetes, left ventricular dysfunction independent of coronary disease is common and is associated with elevations in NT-proBNP. Our aims were to determine the relative importance of central aortic pressure, cardiovascular autonomic function and arterial stiffness as predictors of elevated...

This study aims to analyze the problems of leadership training. The method in this study used qualitative method with data processing using Nvivo 12 which is given to 9 alumni of leadership training, 3 instructor, and 3 direct supervisors. The results showed that there were benefits and problems encountered...

The hormone prolactin and oxytocin, are also related to blood pressure regulation and the risk of hypertension for women who are breastfeeding. The lactation has been associated with an increased risk for incident hypertension, but the effect of duration breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding is unknown....

Whether asset pricing model able to evaluate greenhouse gas emission’s return? The authors extend the traditional Fama-French three -factor model by adding momentum to form the Carhart four-factor model-consisting of market, size, value, and momentum factors. Factor mimicking six portfolio is build by...

Background: In patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) the atherosclerosis apper in younger age, in both gender and the cardiovascular risk is much higher. The aim of our study was to examine the association between pulse wave velocity (PWV) and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and low density lipoprotein...

Social networking media has been the major source of communication between individuals in the world over, hence, the label cyber-world. This includes Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Instagram, Flicker, Frienster, Blogs, Podcast, Youtube, Tumblr and Skype, among others. Users of these forms of media made...

Central American immigrants to the United States are a growing population with rates of food insecurity that exceed national averages. We analyzed multiple years of data from the Center for System Peace and the Current Population Survey, Food Security Survey Module, from 1998 to 2015. We used ordered...