Characteristics of Groundwater from Fractured Hardrocks in West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

The thesis examines on the chemical characteristics of groundwater found in granitic and metasedimentary rocks of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 133 tubewells having diameter 20 cm were studied. The wells were drilled to a depth between 100 to 200 m. The top 20 to 40 m of the wells were cased, fol lowed by 60 to 80 m Of slotted casing. The remaining depth of the wells was left open. The present study shows that the quality is mostly fresh with average pH and conductivity around 6.5 and 200 µS/cm respectively. The total dissolved solids range between less than 100 mg/l to more than 200 mg/l with average of a bout 120 mg/l. The groundwater is classified as soft to hard water because the hardness ranges between 12 mg/l to 180 mg/l. the groundwater facies was found to be Calcium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Bicarbonate and Sodium B icarbonate water. Calcium and Magnesium in metasedimentary water have average of about 17 mg/l and 21 mg/l, respectively. For granite, the average of Ca and Mg is 8.75 mg/l and 2.85 mg/l. The amount of iron content can be as high as 15 mg/l with average of 1.5 mg/l. More than 50% of the groundwater samples exceeds the limit of iron for drinking water of 0.3 mg/l. Fluoride concentration is generally low with average Of 1.0 mg/l. However, groundwater from granite can reach the level of Fluoride to 11.5 mg/l. the groundwater is classified as medium to low salinity hazard and low in sodium; therefore it is suitable for irrigation. The thesis also examined the production capability of the hardrock aquifers. The top 20 m was mainly in the residual soil and weathered part of the rock. Fresh hardrocks were normally encountered at depth more than 40 m. the static water level or water table in the study area were found to be less than 20 m deep. Four of the wells were outflowing automatically above the well head casings, which was constructed about 0.5 m above ground. High discharge rates up to 800 m³/well/day were encountered from wells that penetrated major fracture zones. Average discharge rate for metasedimentary and granite aquifers were 400 m³/well/day and 300 m³/well/day, respectively and the drawdown is generally less than 50 m from the ground level. The wells were drilled for various purposes such as for rubber, latex, textiles and mineral water bottling factories, poultry and agricultural activities and domestic water supply

Recent research in cooperative path planning algorithms for multi-agent using mixed- integer linear programming

Path planning is one of the issues to be handled in the development of autonomous systems. For a group of agents, cooperative path planning is crucial to ensure that a given mission is accomplished in the shortest time possible with optimal solution. Optimal means that the resulting path has minimal length hence the total consumed energy by the agents is the least. Cooperative path planning fuses information from all agents to plan an optimal path. There are a number of cooperative path planning methods available in the literature for multi-agent including Cell Decomposition, Roadmap and Potential Field to name but three. This paper will review and compare the performances of those existing methods that can find solution without graph search algorithm such as Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) techniques which exactly solves the problem and then propose four alternative MILP formulations which are computationally less intensive and suited for real-time purposes, but yield a theoretically guaranteed suboptimal solution

Treatment and outcomes of invasive fusariosis: review of 65 cases from the PATH Alliance ® registry

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/109347/1/myc12212.pd

Measuring the Effect of Organizational Culture on Organizational Performance : A Case Study at B.M.Nagano Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Pasir Gudang, Johor)

The purpose of this case study was to measure the effect of organizational culture on organizational performance. Demographic characteristics such as age, gender, place of origin, role, race, length of service and education qualification were also measured to examine the relation of organizational culture and organizational performance. Questionnaires contain of three sections which are demographic characteristics, organizational culture and organizational performance were used to collect data. In the demographic section, data gathered include age, gender, place of origin, marital status, education qualification, position, length of service and race. Denison Organizational Culture Questionnaire was used to measure organizational culture. Meanwhile for third section, organizational performance developed by Watskin and Marsick were used for the purpose of this study. The data were analyzed using SPSS 11.5. Five main hypotheses were tested using Oneway ANOVA and Pearson’s Correlation Coeeficient. From the result it was found that there are no positive relationship between organizational culture and organizational performance

Factors Affecting Rural Youth Interest in Agriculture in Sindangkasih Ciamis District

A study on farmer regeneration has been carried out in Sindangkasih Subdistrict, Ciamis in April - July 2019 with the aim of the study: (1) to describe the extent of youth interest in agriculture, (2) find factors that influence youth interest, and (3) formulate an improvement strategy youth interest. This quantitative descriptive study involved 79 young people as respondents from 3,158 people. Data collection using a questionnaire containing closed questions in accordance with the variables and research indicators that have been tested for validity and reliability. Descriptive analysis is carried out to provide an overview of youth interests, while to identify influential factors, multiple linear regression analysis is performed. The results showed (1) youth's interest in agriculture is included in the sufficient category, (2) youth's interest is influenced by external factors (extension activities, availability of resources, government support) and motivational factors (rewards, achievements, demands of life) with the Y model = - (0.051) + (0.457) X2 + (0.419) X3, and (3) strategies for increasing interest begin with facilitating youth in non-formal education (training / courses), and involving youth in agricultural program

Comportamiento de compra impulsiva en Instagram entre las generaciones Y y Z en Indonesia

Instagram has become a major platform for online shopping, especially among the younger generation. Understanding the factors thatinfluence impulsive buying on social media has become increasingly relevant for marketers. This study examines the influence of Instagram usageintensity, extroversion, and positive shopping emotions on impulsive buying behavior, with a particular focus on generational differences betweenGeneration Y and Generation Z. Data were collected from 442 respondents through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SmartPLS 3.3.2to test six hypotheses. Validity and reliability were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability, and average variance extraction (AVE).Findings reveal that for Generation Z, frequent Instagram use and positive emotions significantly drive impulsive purchases. In contrast, forGeneration Y, extroverted personality traits have a stronger influence on buying decisions. These results highlight distinct psychological patternsacross generations in online shopping behavior. The study provides practical insights for marketers seeking to tailor their strategies to meet generationalpreferences. By identifying different behavioral drivers, it contributes to the growing literature on digital consumer behavior and guidesbrands operating in social media environments.Instagram se ha convertido en una importante plataforma para las compras en línea, especialmente entre la generación más joven.Comprender los factores que influyen en las compras impulsivas en las redes sociales resulta cada vez más importante para los profesionales del marketing. Este estudio examina la influencia del uso de Instagram, la extroversión y las emociones positivas relacionadas con las compras en el comportamiento de compra impulsiva, con énfasis en las diferencias generacionales entre la Generación Y y la Generación Z. Se recopilaron datos de 442 encuestados mediante un cuestionario estructurado y se analizaron con SmartPLS 3.3.2 para comprobar seis hipótesis. Se evaluaron la validez y la fiabilidad mediante el alfa de Cronbach, al igual que la fiabilidad compuesta y la extracción de la varianza media (AVE). Los resultados revelan que, para la Generación Z, el uso frecuente de Instagram y las emociones positivas impulsan significativamente las compras impulsivas. Por el contrario, para la Generación Y, los rasgos de personalidad extrovertida tienen una mayor influencia en las decisiones de compra. Estos resultados muestran los patrones psicológicos entre generaciones en el comportamiento de compra online. El estudio ofrece información práctica a los profesionales del marketing que buscan adaptar sus estrategias para satisfacer las preferencias generacionales. El poder identificar los diferentes factores que impulsan el comportamiento contribuye a la creciente bibliografía sobre el comportamiento del consumidor digital y sirve de guía a las marcas que operan en entornos de redes sociales

PENGGUNAAN TEKNIK MIND MAPPING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS SISWA KELAS XI

Using the mind map technique to improve English writing skills in class XI Saintek 1 SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik students. This method is a visual approach that allows students to organize and connect their ideas in a hierarchical picture. This research aims to explore the effectiveness of mind mapping techniques in improving students' writing skills. This research method uses classroom action research methods. The research results showed that there was a significant increase in students' writing skills after using the mind map technique. These findings can support the use of techniques as an effective strategy in improving the English writing skills of class XI Saintek 1 SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik students. This research shows that 31% are able to write in English, and there is an increase of 83% in learning English using the mind map technique

ANALISIS DAN PERANCANGAN FASILITAS BANGUNAN DAN DATA CENTER LAYOUT BERDASARKAN TIERING LEVEL STANDAR TIA-942 DI PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN BANDUNG DENGAN METODE PPDIOO

#**Abstract** Dengan perkembangan dan penggunaan teknologi informasi yang semakin meningkat pada era ini, membuat suatu perusahaan harus bisa cepat beradaptasi untuk menggunakan teknologi informasi dalam perkembangan bisnisnya. Salah satunya, yaitu data center yang merupakan komponen pendukung utama dan berperan sangat penting karena untuk mendukung proses bisnis yang optimal pada suatu perusahaan, data center dituntut harus memberikan layanan yang optimal juga. Pemerintah Kabupaten Bandung merupakan salah satu badan struktural pemerintahan yang mengurus keperluan masyarakat di wilayah Kabupaten Bandung, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Berdasarkan Rencana Jangka Panjang DISKOMINFO Pemerintah Kabupaten Bandung periode 2016-2020, akan dilakukan pengembangan ruang server menjadi data center. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan perancangan data center terkait fasilitas bangunan dan layout yang termasuk kebutuhan ruangan, sistem layout rak, dan sistem pengkabelan sebagai dasar untuk membantu dalam melakukan pengembangan yang mengacu pada Standar TIA-942. Dalam perancangan fasilitas bangunan dan data center layout ini, menggunakan metode PPDIOO Network Life-Cycle Approach dengan tiga tahapan, yaitu prepare, plan, dan design. Metode ini dipilih karena cocok dalam hal perancangan awal infrastruktur, memiliki cycle pada tahapnya, dan terdapat tahap optimize untuk pengembangan jangka panjang. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah rancangan usulan fasilitas bangunan dan data center layout untuk DISKOMINFO Pemerintah Kabupaten Bandung meliputi kebutuhan ruangan, sistem layout rak, dan sistem pengkabelan yang sesuai dengan Standar TIA-942. **Kata Kunci**: Data center, TIA-942 Standard, PPDIOO Life-Cycle Approach, Building facilities, data center rooms, rack layout system, cabling system