Visualisasi Desain Karakter Tokoh Utama dalam Lakon Wiracarita Batara Kamasara

The existence of the Wangsakerta Manuscript phenomenon is an indication and source of data to be followed up as ideas or ideas in writing (story script) and visual works. The story script or the play contains pseudo fiction with a colossal nuance typical of the archipelago which was inspired by a fragment of the Sargah I Parwa I Wangsakerta Manuscript about the Nirleka era in Tatar Parahyangan. The issues raised were the issue of the existence and power conflict between the stealth clan and the human clan which led to war. Moving on from this, the creation work is entitled “Wiracarita Batara Kamasara”. This story tells about the struggle and heroism of a young man named Kamasara in fighting tyranny and evil, beside the mission to restore his Kabuyutan honor which has been destroyed by the demon clan. Actualizing this invention is through a qualitative method including field observation and literature studies. Anthropologically, the theoretical study used in this study is hermeneutic conception promoted by Paul Ricoure regarding Metaphor. The result of the manuscript analysis is then applied to visualize the character designs of the storyline in this epic play.Keywords: Wangsakerta Manuscript, Hermeneutics, Epic, Visualization of Character Design

Model Matematika Penyebaran Penyakit Demam Berdarah

Di dalam paper ini dibahas model matematika deterministik untuk penyebaranpenyakit demam berdarah. Ambang batas epidemik dapat ditentukan sebagaifungsi dari pertumbuhan nyamuk Aedes aegypti. Pertumbuhan nyamuk ini jugamenentukan kestabilan dari state bebas demam berdarah dan state endemikdemam berdarah. Analisis selanjutnya memperlihatkan bahwa pengontrolanepidemik yang efektif adalah dengan cara mengontrol pertumbuhan nyamuktersebut secara periodik

A Mathematical Model to Investigate the Long-Term Effects of the Lymphatic Filariasis Medical Treatment in Jati Sampurna, West Java

In this paper we discuss a mathematical model for the transmission of Lymphatic Filariasis disease in Jati Sampurna, West Java Indonesia. The model assumes that acute infected humans are infectious and treatment is given to a certain number of acute infected humans found from screening process. The treated acute individuals are assumed to be remain susceptible to the disease. The model is analyzed and it is found a condition for the existence and stability of the endemic equilibrium. A well known rule of thumb in epidemiological model, that is, the endemic equilibrium exists and stable if the basic reproduction number is greater than one, is shown. Moreover, it is also shown that if the level of screening n is sufficiently large, current medical treatment strategy will be able to reduce the long-term level of incidences. However, in practice it is not realistic and cannot eliminate the disease, in terms of reducing the basic reproduction number. The reproduction number can be reduced by giving additional treatments, such as reducing the biting rate and mosquito's density. This suggests that there should be a combination of treatment to eliminate the disease

Pengaruh Latihan Naik Turun Bangku Terhadap Hasil Lompat Jauh Siswa SMKN 1 Rasau Jaya

The research problem of how the effects of exercise going up and downthe bench against the results of the long jump students SMKN 1 Rasau Jaya. Thepurpose of the study determine the effect of exercise going up and down the benchagainst the results of the long jump students SMKN 1 Rasau Jaya. The researchmethod is experimental method to form a pre-experimental design. The entirestudent population at SMKN 1 ekstarkurikuler athletic Rasau Jaya amounted to 15people with a saturation sampling technique that takes total population of 15people. Data were analyzed using t-test analysis. Research results obtained t-test10,891 > 2,145 t-table means the hypothesis is accepted there is the influence ofexercise going up and down the bench against the long jump ability studentsSMKN 1 Rasau Jaya. The results of the students leap increased by 0.33 (3.75average pretest and posttest mean 4.08) with a percentage increase of 8.68 %

Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Concentration in the Follicular Fluid of Bali Cattle and Its Role in the Oocyte Nuclear Maturation and Fertilization Rate

The objective of this study was to determine the concentration of IGF-I in the follicular fluid (FF) of Bali cattle and its role in the nuclear maturation and fertilization rate. The follicular fluid was collected by the aspiration technique, then it was centrifuged at 1500 g for 30 min at 24oC. The supernatant was collected and stored at -20oC until being used in the experiment for analysis of IGF-1. A total of 1105 oocytes were used in this study. The oocytes were matured in M199 without supplementation of bovine serum albumin, with supplementation of BSA, and with supplementations of 10% FF (v/v) from the follicle with diameter Ø<4 mm, 4≤Ø<6 mm, 6≤Ø<8 mm, and Ø≥8 mm at the luteal phase and then fertilized. The results showed that the concentrations of IGF-I in the FF obtained during the luteal phase was significantly higher (P<0.05) compared to those obtained during follicular phase. The IGF-I concentrations in the follicular fluid of follicle with diameter smaller than 6 mm were significantly higher (P<0.05) compared to those with diameters larger than 6 mm. The percentage of nuclear maturation rate of oocytes cultured with FF obtained from follicle with diameter <4 mm was significantly higher (P<0.05) compared to those obtained from the other groups of follicle diameters. The supplementation of maturation media with BSA and FF were able to improve fertilization rate significantly (P<0.05) compared to maturation media without BSA. In conclusion, the concentration of IGF-I in the follicular fluid obtained during the luteal phase was higher compared to those obtained during the follicular phase. The IGF-I concentrations in the follicular fluid of smaller follicles (diameter <6 mm) were higher compared to those in the large follicles (diameter ≥6 mm). The supplementation of FF can improve the nuclear maturation and fertilization rat

Experimental Validation of Specialised Questioning Techniques in Conservation

Conservation increasingly relies on social science tools to understand human behavior. Specialized questioning techniques (SQTs) are a suite of methods designed to reduce bias in social surveys and are widely used to collect data on sensitive topics, including compliance with conservation rules. Most SQTs have been developed in Western, industrialized, educated, rich, and democratic countries, meaning their suitability in other contexts may be limited. Whether these techniques perform better than conventional direct questioning is important for those considering their use. We designed an experiment to validate the performance of four SQTs (unmatched count technique, randomized response technique, crosswise model, and bean method) against direct questions when asking about a commonly researched sensitive behavior in conservation, wildlife hunting. We developed fictional characters, and for each method asked respondents to report the answers that each fictional character should give when asked if they hunt wildlife. We collected data from 609 individuals living close to protected areas in two different cultural and socioeconomic contexts (Indonesia and Tanzania) to quantify the extent to which respondents understood and followed SQT instructions and to explore the sociodemographic factors that influenced a correct response. Data were modeled using binomial general linear mixed models. Participants were more likely to refuse to answer questions asked using SQTs compared with direct questions. Model results suggested that SQTs were harder for participants to understand. Demographic factors (e.g., age and education level) significantly influenced response accuracy. When sensitive responses to sensitive questions were required, all SQTs (excluding the bean method) outperformed direct questions, demonstrating that SQTs can successfully reduce sensitivity bias. However, when reviewing each method, most respondents (59–89%) reported they would feel uncomfortable using them to provide information on their own hunting behavior, highlighting the considerable challenge of encouraging truthful reporting on sensitive topics. Our results demonstrate the importance of assessing the suitability of social science methods prior to their implementation in conservation contexts

Distribution and conservation status of the orang-utan (Pongo spp.) on Borneo and Sumatra: how many remain?

In recognition of the fact that orang-utans (Pongo spp.) are severely threatened, a meeting of orang-utan experts and conservationists, representatives of national and regional governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders, was convened in Jakarta, Indonesia, in January 2004. Prior to this meeting we surveyed all large areas for which orang-utan population status was unknown. Compilation of all survey data produced a comprehensive picture of orang-utan distribution on both Borneo and Sumatra. These results indicate that in 2004 there were c. 6,500 P. abelii remaining on Sumatra and at least 54,000 P. pygmaeus on Borneo. Extrapolating to 2008 on the basis of forest loss on both islands suggests the estimate for Borneo could be 10% too high but that for Sumatra is probably still relatively accurate because forest loss in orang-utan habitat has been low during the conflict in Aceh, where most P. abelii occur. When those population sizes are compared to known historical sizes it is clear that the Sumatran orang-utan is in rapid decline, and unless extraordinary efforts are made soon, it could become the first great ape species to go extinct. In contrast, our results indicate there are more and larger populations of Bornean orang-utans than previously known. Although these revised estimates for Borneo are encouraging, forest loss and associated loss of orang-utans are occurring at an alarming rate, and suggest that recent reductions of Bornean orang-utan populations have been far more severe than previously supposed. Nevertheless, although orang-utans on both islands are under threat, we highlight some reasons for cautious optimism for their long-term conservatio