Heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants over titanium dioxide: A review of fundamentals, progress and problems

Even though heterogeneous photocatalysis appeared in many forms, photodegradation of organic pollutants has recently been the most widely investigated. By far, titania has played a much larger role in this scenario compared to other semiconductor photocatalysts due to its cost effectiveness, inert nature and photostability. Extensive literature analysis has shown many possibilities of improving the efficiency of photodecomposition over titania by combining the photoprocess with either physical or chemical operations. The resulting combined processes revealed a flexible line of action for wastewater treatment technologies. The choice of treatment method usually depends upon the composition of the wastewater. However, a lot more is needed from engineering design and modelling for successful application of the laboratory scale techniques to large-scale operation. The present review paper seeks to offer an overview of the dramatic trend in the use of the TiO2 photocatalyst for remediation and decontamination of wastewater, report the recent work done, important achievements and problems

PENILAIAN PRESTASI KERJA PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DALAM KAITANNYA DENGAN PROMOSI JABATAN STRUKTURAL PADA DINAS PENDIDIKAN, PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA KABUPATEN ACEH JAYA

Assessment Work Performance of Civil Servants In Relation With Promotional structural positions at the Office of Education, Youth and Sports in the Implementation of Government Regulation No. 46 Year 2011 concerning the Work Performance of Civil Servants, in the assessment of job performance should be properly implemented, so that the process of assessment Work Performance of Civil Servants at the Department of Education, Youth and Sports Aceh Jaya in relation to the Promotion of positions in accordance with the Indonesian Government Regulation No. 46 Year 2011 on assessment Job Performance Civil Servants, then in this case any derivative carried on, the the problems 1) How Ratings Work Performance of Civil Servants in Relation with Promotional Structural Position Structural on Education, Youth and Sports of Aceh Jaya, 2) What factors supporting and Performance Assessment Employee Work in Relation to the Promotion of structural positions on Education, Youth and Sports Aceh Jaya with Objective 1) to assess and analyze the assessment work performance of employees of State civil in Relation to the Promotion of structural positions at the Office of Education, Youth and Sports Aceh Jaya and 2) to identify and analyze the factors Factors supporting and inhibiting job performance ratings civil servants in relation to the Promotion of structural positions at the Department of Education, Youth and Sports Aceh Jaya, researchers used a descriptive approach qualitative (descriptive qualitative research), with the conclusion of this research is to show discussion that the role of the Office of Education, Youth and Sports of Aceh Jaya district, in conducting an assessment of the work performance of employees of Civil Government in relation to the Promotion of structural positions so that the presence of a vote then optimally, would create an obstacle that there is going to be resolved and to do well so that with the system penilaiaan Job Performance Civil Servants, will be rising in stature, quality and service to the community at the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of Aceh Jaya district.Penilaian Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil Dalam Kaitannya Dengan Promosi Jabatan Struktural Pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga dalam Implementasi peraturan pemerintah nomor 46 Tahun 2011 tentang Penilaian Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil, dalam melakukan penilaian prestasi kerja harus dilaksanakan sebagaimana mestinya, agar proses dalam Penilaian Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jaya dalam kaitannya dengan Promosi Jabatan sesuai dengan Peraturan Pemerintah Republik Indonesia Nomor 46 Tahun 2011 tentang penilaian Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil, maka dalam hal ini setiap turunan yang di laksanakan, Adapun Rumusan masalah 1) Bagaimana Penilaian Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil Dalam Kaitannya Dengan Promosi Jabatan Struktural Struktural pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jaya, 2) Apakah Faktor-faktor pendukung dan penghambat Penilaian Prestasi Kerja Pegawai dalam Kaitannya dengan Promosi Jabatan Struktural pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jaya dengan Tujuan Penelitian 1) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis penilaian Prestasi kerja pegawai Negeri sipil dalam Kaitannya dengan Promosi Jabatan Struktural Pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jaya dan 2) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Faktor-faktor yang mendukung dan penghambat penilaian Prestasi kerja pegawai Negeri Sipil dalam kaitannya dengan Promosi Jabatan Struktural pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jaya, peneliti  menggunakan  pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif (descriptive qualitative research), dengan kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa peran dari Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jaya, dalam melakukan suatu penilaian prestasi kerja pegawai Negeri Sipil dalam kaitanya dengan Promosi Jabatan Struktural  sehingga dengan adanya suatu penilaian maka secara optimal, akan membuat suatu hambatan yang ada akan dapat terselesaikan dan  Dapat dilakukan dengan baik sehingga dengan adanya sistem penilaiaan Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil, akan meningkatnya mutu, kualitas dan pelayanan terhadap masyarakat pada Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Aceh Jay

Hypertrophic nonunion of the ulna in a child: treatment with an elastic stable intramedullary nail without bone graft

Nonunion following diaphyseal forearm fracture is an uncommon complication in children. Compression plate fixation with bone grafting has been the standard method to treat this complication. We report a case of hypertrophic nonunion of the ulna in a child who was treated surgically using an elastic stable intramedullary nail (ESIN) without bone grafting. The nonunion healed 4 months after surgery

Identification of unnatural variation in manufacturing of hard disc drive component

Hard disc drive (HDD) is known as a main device in a computer. In order to produce a high quality HDD, the source of unnatural variation need to be identified and controlled during manufacturing operation. In this research, simulation and modeling approach was utilized for analyzing the statistical process control (SPC) chart patterns of unnatural variation associated to its root cause error. Initially, the computer aided design (CAD) software was used to model a HDD component and to analyze the source of unnatural variation in manufacturing operation. Then, the artificial data streams for SPC were generated mathematically using MATLAB programming. The process started with normal (in-control) condition and can be followed by sudden shifts when there is a disruption of unnatural variation such as loading error, offsetting in cutting tool, and inconsistency in pneumatic pressure. The design parameters of artificial data streams can be manipulated in terms of window size (WS, length of data streams), magnitude of shifts (Sigma, size of unnatural variation), initial point of shifts (IS), and cross correlation (p) for bivariate data. The results indicated that the generation of artificial data streams can be adapted effectively to various condition of unnatural variation. Generally, this research has provided useful methodology for a quality practitioner in identifying the source of unnatural variation based on the SPC chart patterns

Adsorption of aqueous Cd(II) and Pb(II) on activated carbon nanopores prepared by chemical activation of doum palm shell

Non-uniformly sized activated carbons were derived from doum palm shell, a new precursor, by carbonization in air and activation using KOH, NaOH and ZnCl2. The activated carbon fibres were characterised by X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption-desorption, scanning electron microscopy, particle size analysis and evaluated for Cd(II) and Pb(II) removal. The 40-50 nm size, less graphitic, mesoporous NaOH activated carbon yielded high adsorption efficiency, pointing largely to the influence surface area. The performance of the KOH based activated carbon was arguably explained for the first time in terms of crystallinity. The efficiencies of the mesoporous ZnCl2-formulated activated carbon diminished due to the presence of larger particles. Batch adsorption of divalent metals revealed dependence on adsorbent dose, agitation time, pH and adsorbate concentrations with high adsorption efficiencies at optimum operating parameters. The equilibrium profiles fitted Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, and kinetics favoured pseudo-second order model. The study demonstrated the practicability of the removal of alarming levels of cadmium and lead ions from industrial effluents

Family Business Succession Planning: Unleashing The Key Factors Of Business Performance

Family business studies are becoming more pervasive in Malaysia, and several studies have focused on factors that shape family-owned business performance levels. Succession planning issues, and specifically the succession issues and experiences of second or third generation family business owners (2GO/3GO), have not yet been explored at length. This study aims to revisit various factors that shape family firm performance by examining succession issues and transition experiences encountered by successors. Data were drawn from self-administered surveys completed by 55 2GOs and 3GOs. Descriptive, correlation and regression analyses were conducted to interpret our findings. The findings show that management styles, relationships between family members, values and beliefs and successor training significantly influence family business performance levels. The relationship between antecedents and business performance is found to be partly mediated by succession issues and fully mediated by sucession experience. Both theoretical and practical implications and avenues for future research are discussed

Value relevance of aggregated vs disaggregated book value and earnings : evidence from Malaysian high-tech firms / Mohd Halim Kadri, Muhd Kamil Ibrahim and Rozainun Abdul Aziz.

This study is aimed at investigating the value relevance of aggregated and disaggregated book value and earnings of high-tech firms listed on Bursa Malaysia for the period from 2003-2008. Using the Ohlson (1995) basic and modified equity valuation models, this study investigated whether disaggregated book value and earnings could explain the variation in market value better than aggregated book value and earnings. The results of the basic model show that the explanatory powers of both book value and earnings are fluctuating with book value is in a decreasing trend whereas earnings is in an increasing trend. The results of the modified models show that disaggregated book value and earnings could explain the variation in market value better than aggregated book value and earnings

Modul Pengajaran Quranic Penaakulan Matematik berasaskan kaedah inkuiri

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan Modul Pengajaran Quranic Penaakulan Matematik berasaskan kaedah inkuiri. Pengajaran secara inkuiri ini menerapkan pernyataan dari ayat Al-Quran dan unsur sejarah matematik Islam. Kajian ini juga turut dibina untuk mengkaji kesesuaian Modul Pengajaran Quranic Penaakulan Matematik terhadap pembelajaran dan pengajaran. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, seramai lapan orang guru matematik sekolah menengah di daerah Johor dan pensyarah pendidikan matematik fakulti pendidikan Universiti Teknologi Malaysia dipilih sebagai responden kajian. Alat kajian yang digunakan untuk mengukur tahap kesesuaian modul dinamakan Borang Penilaian Modul Pengajaran Quranic Penaakulan Matematik. Ia mengandungi 40 item berbentuk skala Likert dan lima soalan penilaian umum. Analisis statistik deskriptif telah digunakan dalam menganalisis data iaitu nilai min dan peratusan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan sebahagian besar guru memberikan pandangan positif bahawa modul dapat meningkatkan nilai keislaman dan pengetahuan sejarah Islam dalam diri pelajar. Secara keseluruhannya, tahap kesesuaian Modul Pengajaran Quranic Penaakulan Matematik adalah tinggi. Dapatan kajian juga mendapati modul ini dapat membantu mengatasi kesukaran pelajar dalam memahami konsep Hujah di dalam topik Penaakulan Matematik. Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat beberapa cadangan kajian lanjutan turut dikemukakan untuk tujuan penambahbaikan

The impacts of tourism development on community well-being in Langkawi: the case of Kampung Padang Puteh, Mukim Kedawang

Tourism has assisted the development of environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of island communities. While there are some previous studies on the impacts of tourism development across Langkawi, it is necessary to consider the impacts of tourism development on individual island communities. Kampung Padang Puteh, Mukim Kedawang, Langkawi is located on the route between the island's main tourism attraction areas, Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah (which are highly affected by tourism activities). This purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of tourism development with regard to benefits and challenges based on the local community perspective. A combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches was used in this study through a questionnaire to 49 household representatives, and individual interviews that were conducted with 16 selected key informants in Kampung Padang Puteh. Analysis of mean, Spearman's rho correlation and qualitative approaches were used to interpret the data. The main findings concern community well-being and the benefits and challenges of tourism development impacts for the local community. It was found that the local community have improved their socioeconomic level through employment opportunities, additional income and language skills. While social ties were still good, negative aspects pose challenges

TEACHING STRATEGY

Educationists hold varying views on the standard of today 's examinations but concur on one issue: Malaysia is producing rote-memorizers which could be behind the better results. They agree that a different approach could result in more intelligent and creative students. The younger generation could be pushed and challenged further by scrapping objective and quantitative questions and replcing them with more open-ended ones. This would allow them to be more creative besides using their intelligence. This study explores teachers' perceptions and practices on the teaching of thinking skills via questioning techniques which was conducted using questionnaires, observations and interviews. Findings showed that the infusion of thinking skills in the teaching and learning is still at the introductory stage and there are still lots of room for improvement.Keywords: education, teaching and learning, thinking skills, and questioning technique