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Maritime Indonesia and the Archipelagic Outlook; Some Reflections From a Multidisciplinary Perspective on Old Port Cities in Java
The present paper reflects on Indonesia\u27s status as an archipelagic state and a maritime nation from a historical perspective. It explores the background of a multi-year research project into Indonesia\u27s maritime past currently being undertaken at the Humanities Faculty of Universitas Indonesia. The multidisciplinary research uses toponymy, epigraphy, philology, and linguistic lines of analysis in examining old inscriptions and manuscripts and also includes site visits to a number of old port cities across the archipelago. We present here some of the core concepts behind the research such as the importance of the ancient port cities in a network of maritime trade and diplomacy, and link them to some contemporary issues such as the Archipelagic Outlook. This is based on a concept of territorial integrity that reflects Indonesia\u27s national identity and aspirations. It is hoped that the paper can extend the discussion about efforts to make maritime affairs a strategic geopolitical goal along with restoring Indonesia\u27s identity as a maritime nation
Sound transmission testing of polymer compounds
This is the post-print version of the final paper published in Polymer Testing. The published article is available from the link below. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. Copyright @ 2012 Elsevier Ltd.Acoustic properties of polymer compounds are an important consideration for many applications. Currently, there are standard test methods for the determination of these properties. There is, however, no standard for the equipment used in these tests, only a specification for the test conditions. The objective of this work was to evaluate the operation and performance of a bench top laboratory sound testing system for its potential as a simple cost effective method for the initial evaluation of materials that require specific acoustic properties. The work was limited to an investigation of the property of sound transmission loss (STL). A study of the effect of the mounting conditions for the samples on the STL was carried out. Following this, a series of polymer and polymer composite samples was tested. The results presented demonstrate the potential for the testing system as an effective standard test method for the acoustic properties of polymer composites and other materials.Technology Strategy Board, U
Ubiquitous Place Names Standardization and Study in Indonesia
Place names play a vital role in human society. Names exist in all languages and place names are an indispensible part of International communication. This has been acknowledged by the establishment of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN). One of UNGEGN's tasks is to coordinate International efforts on the proper use of place names. Indonesia supports this effort and through its National Geospatial Agency (BIG). Place names are also of interest as an object of study in themselves. Academic studies into place names are found in linguistics, onomastics, philosophy and a number of other academic disciplines. This article looks at these two dimensions of place names, standardization efforts under the auspices of International and national bodies, and academic studies of names, with particular reference to the situation in Indonesia
Fluid-thermal-structural study of aerodynamically heated leading edges
A finite element approach for integrated fluid-thermal-structural analysis of aerodynamically heated leading edges is presented. The Navier-Stokes equations for high speed compressible flow, the energy equation, and the quasi-static equilibrium equations for the leading edge are solved using a single finite element approach in one integrated, vectorized computer program called LIFTS. The fluid-thermal-structural coupling is studied for Mach 6.47 flow over a 3-in diam cylinder for which the flow behavior and the aerothermal loads are calibrated by experimental data. Issues of the thermal-structural response are studied for hydrogen-cooled, super thermal conducting leading edges subjected to intense aerodynamic heating
Identification of clinical phenotypes in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of the literature
Background: Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a heterogeneous pathology characterized by a complex and multifactorial nature. It has been hypothesised that these differences are due to the existence of underlying phenotypes representing different mechanisms of the disease.Methods: The aim of this study is to identify the current evidence for the existence of groups of variables which point towards the existence of distinct clinical phenotypes in the KOA population. A systematic literature search in PubMed was conducted. Only original articles were selected if they aimed to identify phenotypes of patients aged 18 years or older with KOA. The methodological quality of the studies was independently assessed by two reviewers and qualitative synthesis of the evidence was performed. Strong evidence for existence of specific phenotypes was considered present if the phenotype was supported by at least two high-quality studies.Results: A total of 24 studies were included. Through qualitative synthesis of evidence, six main sets of variables proposing the existence of six phenotypes were identified: 1) chronic pain in which central mechanisms (e.g. central sensitisation) are prominent; 2) inflammatory (high levels of inflammatory biomarkers); 3) metabolic syndrome (high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disturbances); 4) Bone and cartilage metabolism (alteration in local tissue metabolism); 5) mechanical overload characterised primarily by varus malalignment and medial compartment disease; and 6) minimal joint disease characterised as minor clinical symptoms with slow progression over time.Conclusions: This study identified six distinct groups of variables which should be explored in attempts to better define clinical phenotypes in the KOA population
Effect of pressure on the crystal structure of alpha-glycylglycine to 4.7 GPa; application of Hirshfeld surfaces to analyse contacts on increasing pressure
Nova Scorpii 1941 (V697 Sco): A Probable Intermediate Polar
V697 Sco, the remnant of Nova Scorpii 1941 and currently at V ~ 20.0, is
found from photometric observations to have the characteristics of an
intermediate polar (IP) with an orbital period (Porb) of 4.49 h and a rotation
period (Prot) of 3.31 h. It therefore appears to be a member of the rare class
of IPs where Prot ~ Porb, which are probably discless systems. The prominence
of the modulation at 0.5 Prot, and its orbital sidebands, indicates two-pole
accretion.Comment: To appear in the November 2002 issue of PAS
Effect of pressure on the crystal structure of L-serine-I and the crystal structure of L-serine-II at 5.4 GPa
Analisa Pengaruh Service Quality Terhadap Customer Loyalty Dengan Customer Satisfaction Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Salon Madass
Penelitian membahas pengaruh service quality terhadap customer loyatly dengan customer satisfaction sebagai variabel intervening di Salon Madass Surabaya. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden pelanggan Salon Madass yang sudah pernah melakukan transaksi lebih dari 3 kali. Pengukuran dilakukan dari variabel service quality (X1) dengan indikator Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Empathy, Tangible, variabel customer satisfaction (Y1) dengan indikator Fulfillment, Pleasure, Ambivalance, sedangkan customer loyalty (Z1) memiliki indikator Word of Mouth, Future Purchase Intention dan Price sensitive, hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) service quality berpengaruh signifikan terhadap customer satisfaction; (2) service quality berpengaruh signifikan terhadap customer loyalty; (3) customer satisfation berpengaruh signifikan terhadap customer loyalty
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