Redesigning More Resilent Sahana System For Disaster Information In Indonesia

This application is a disaster information system in Indonesia using Sahana platform that has many unique features of the integration Sahana disaster with some applications that have been built independently in the previous year of mudflow in Sidoarjo, Solo in Bojonegoro Flood, and Forest Fires in Kalimantan. Addition, this application provides a virtual feature class that is learning GIS and Sahana, complete with an online test and the results. Since the system is web-based, then use the appropriate technology that is MapServer as web server, php, html, and javascript as a system builder and PostgreSQL for data storage. To improve the security of these applications also added SSL and Mod Security. SSL to secure data line and mod security to prevent attacks SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting. Two of these securities will keep the system from attack, so the important data such as victims of disasters, infrastructure and map safe. With this integration, these applications into a complete information system, safely and in accordance with local conditions of each disaster. Keywords : Disaster Management, Sahana, Virtual Class, Integration System

An analysis of the regional impact of the Kapuni ammonia / urea plant : a research report constituting two 14.499 Research Reports, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Business and Administration, Massey University

Successive post war governments in New Zealand have emphasised industrial development as the basis of economic growth. During this period national-level planning has become institutionalised. Central to the choice of planning policy for industrial development is the balance of payments problem. This has tended to mask other considerations which can be identified as pertinent to national and regional level decision making by private and public organisations . A major difficulty for the researcher is establishing which questions are relevant in a New Zealand context. This research exercise pursues the perspectives and questions which might be brought to bear on specific national development projects. The research focuses on the Kapuni Amronia/urea plant and analyses the regional impact of that project

Evaluation of Skylab imagery as an information service for investigating land use and natural resources

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NewsMe: A case study for adaptive news systems with open user model

Adaptive news systems have become important in recent years. A lot of work has been put into developing these adaptation processes. We describe here an adaptive news system application, which uses an open user model and allow users to manipulate their interest profiles. We also present a study of the system. Our results showed that user profile manipulation should be used with caution. © 2007 IEEE

New Zealand women's preference for treatment decision-making when considering hormone replacement therapy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University

The menopause phase has increasingly been defined as a deficiency disease amenable to treatment. The main medical treatment for menopause is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). At present very little is known about how New Zealand women make their decisions regarding HRT. What is known is that the medical information concerning HRT is uncertain and doctors are an important factor in the decision-making process. Recent research has shown that there is much dissatisfaction with the service doctors are providing New Zealand women. Much of this dissatisfaction may result from the mismatch of decision-making styles between doctors and women. Accordingly it was necessary to investigate the style preferences of New Zealand women. The aim of the present study was to test the Charles, Gafni & Whelan (1999) theoretical framework for treatment decision-making on New Zealand women considering HRT. The present study seeks to identify three distinct styles of decision-making preference and investigate whether the style preferences are maintained throughout the entire process. One hundred and forty-eight mid-aged women were surveyed about their decisional style preferences. The measure used was designed specifically for the present study and was unique with regard to incorporating stages within the decision-making process. The Charles et al. (1999) framework was found to be an appropriate model for conceptualising the decision-making context of HRT. Support was also found for the dynamic nature of treatment decision-making proposed by Charles et al. (1999) as the three main styles were also found to be amenable to change. The Charles et al. (1999) framework could be a useful educational and assessment tool for doctors and women. Future research is needed to replicate the results of the present study

R&D and productivity in German manufacturing firms

This paper uses a new firm panel data set to explore the relationship between R&D and productivity in German manufacturing firms for the period from 1979 to 1989. The results confirm the view that R&D is an important determinant of productivity growth. In the cross-section, the elasticity of sales with respect to R&D capital is on the order of 14 per cent. Using fixed-effects estimators yields R&D elasticities of about 8 per cent. Differencing estimates improve considerably when growth rates are computed over longer time periods, suggesting that the divergence between time-series and cross-sectional estimates is driven by measurement errors. The paper also considers differences between high-technology and other firms. Cross-section and panel elasticity estimates of the R&D effect diverge considerably for the two groups, while the corresponding rate of return estimators display far less variation. There is some evidence that the R&D elasticity increased during the early 80s, and that it fell sharply back to its 1979 value during the period from 1985 to 1989. --

Examination of the Monoamine Oxidase a Gene Promoter on Motivation to Exercise and Levels of Voluntary Physical Activity

Purpose: Monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) is an enzyme that causes inactivation of monoamine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine. Polymorphisms in the promoter region of the MAO-A gene can change transcriptional activity and the amount of MAO-A produced, leading to alterations in available dopamine levels. MAO-A polymorphisms have been associated with physical activity level. This study examined whether motivation to exercise, and levels of voluntary physical activity are associated with MAO-A gene polymorphisms. Methods: Seventy-one participants (18-24 years, 13 males & 58 females) completed the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionaire-2 (BREQ-2) to assess their motivation to exercise and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to assess their level of physical activity. DNA was isolated from a cheek cell sample. MAO-A 3/3 and 4/4 genotype individuals were used for analysis. Results: External motivation to exercise was significantly higher (p \u3c 0.01) in the high transcription 4/4 genotype (ave 1.17 ± 0.7) compared to the low transcription 3/3 genotype (ave 0.42 ± 0.5). Internal motivation to exercise, body mass index, and weekly MET minutes were comparable between genotypes. Conclusion: The results suggest a polymorphism in this monoamine pathway may play a role in increasing sensitivity to external factors that motivate individuals to exercise

Labsware: Implementation of Gamification Approach in Computer Lab Activities

Most of computer sciences students of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara require to take a course that come with lab practicum. Despite the importance of lab practicum activity, there are indication that some student is not motivated enough to complete it. Gamification is a method of implementing game design elements in non-game contexts. This research shows how gamification can be implemented in the classroom, and the survey result of application usage. Despite its successful implementation, increased motivation due to the application of game elements are not perceived significantly