Fundamental indicators analysis toward foreign exchange (forex) prediction using neural network method-radial basis function (NN-RBF)

Abstract. Phenomenon in forex shows that trading in the forex market was generally just assumed in making decisions buy or sell, so it takes the principle of caution for trading, therefore this study aimed to provide information to traders about the methods used in making predictions buy or sell value of forex (EUR/USD), by using fundamental data that provide information in the form of news. The results of this study indicated that by using the method NN–RBF wasable to give recommendation to trader, if MSE close to zero then performance of NN–RBF program run well, for that this program can be used in predict price trend formed so that it can be used as tool and base for decision maker to do buy or sell. It was proved by the NN-RBF program performance of predictable news that shows the results of MSE news Average Hourly Earning (1,72x10-7), Consumer Confidence (35,7), CPI (6,04x10-7), GDP(9,80x10-5), Manufacturing Index (3,660), Non–Farm Employment Change (1,21), and Retail Sales (1,55x10-7). The results of this research provided a solution for traders to use the NN-RBF method in predicting the forex in orderto know the price at the forex market and prediction accuratel

IDENTIFICATION OF PALU-KORO FAULT MECHANISM AND EARTHQUAKE HAZARD VULNERABILITY OF PALU AREA CENTRAL OF SULAWESI

The identification of the Palu-Koro Fault and earthquake hazard vulnerability study has been conducted based on multi-criteria analysis which is a recent innovation zonation method of earthquake hazard vulnerable areas. The study method used is a merging scientific discipline of geology and geophysics. Field data collection (acquisition), processing, data analysis and modeling in the laboratory using several seismic software became the main framework in this study. Earthquake hazard vulnerability maps contain several criteria related to factors affecting the vulnerability level in the study area to the earthquakes hazard. Acquisition of geological investigation including fault-slip at 19 points and historical of 30 earthquakes data were used to verified fault type or earthquake focal mechanism. Microtremor measurements were conducted at 350 points throughout at the Palu area to analyze the vulnerability of earthquake hazard in the study area. The earthquake focal mechanism analysis shows the type of fault that predominantly controls through the Palu area and its surroundings controlled by strike-slip or horizontal fault mechanism. The micro-zonation analysis shows that the value of the resonant frequency (fo) in the range of 0.307 to 14.668, amplification factor (A) in the range of 1.297 to 8.946, the predominant period (Tg) in the range of 0.068 to 3.257, seismic vulnerability (Kg) in the range of 0.36 to 231, 97. Based on the vulnerability classification level and earthquake hazard shows that no area is safe. Particularly the impact caused by an earthquake due to the activity of Palu-Koro Fault

E-Learning Readiness Measurement in SMK Negeri DKI Jakarta

The purpose of this study was to determine the readiness of e-learning (e-learning readiness) that is effective and would make graduates of DKI Jakarta Vocational High School (SMK) have employability skills so that SMK graduates are ready to work. This research can also be used as a reference by researchers to conduct further research. The study uses descriptive statistical analysis. Data collection was done by leading observations and interviews using a Likert scale. Data processing was done by measuring the e-learning readiness with Aydin & tasci (2005) index model. The results of e-learning readiness research at SMK Negeri DKI Jakarta has a value index of 3.42, which indicates that e-learning readiness at SMK Negeri DKI Jakarta is ready for a little improvement to implement e-learning. There are several indicators of e-learning readiness that fall into the category of not ready but require preparation including signs of motivation, initiative, content, and interaction. Therefore, it is necessary to do better preparation for the implementation of e-learning so that e-learning is more effective and students can have employability skills in preparing graduates of SMK Negeri DKI Jakarta who are ready to work and have expertise in technology and information by using e-learning.     Keywords: e-learning, e-learning readiness, Vocational High Schoo

Kampung Surabaya sebagai Elemen Kunci Perancangan Ruang Identitas Kota

Bertumbuhnya kota Surabaya menuju kota metropolitan mendorong adanya penutupan ruang-ruang, dengan fungsi dan guna yang berbeda dengan kondisi awalnya. Kota Surabaya, telah mengalami penumpukan layer ruang hingga identitasnya semakin pudar. Dalam pencarian identitas, dilakukan penelusuran perkembangan Surabaya, ditemukan sebuah elemen yang menjadi kunci perkembangannya. Kampung Surabaya, adalah sebuah fragmen kota yang secara kasat mata memberikan makna ruang yang mencerminkan identitas melalui berbagai entitas yang berbeda-beda. Dalam sebuah perbedaan entitas tersebut, pendekatan simbiosis dalam konteks urban dengan metode timeless way of building oleh Christopher Alexander digunakan untuk dapat menyatukan variabel lama-baru pada kampung, sehingga mampu menarik intisari yang utama. Untuk kemudian diolah sebagai elemen rancangan utama dalam berarsitektur, mengambil intisari program, bentukan arsitektur, hingga sekuen. Begitu banyaknya fragmen yang perlu disatukan, memerlukan sebuah penyelesaian secara makro. Sebuah ruang dengan galeri, pasar, dan restoran yang mampu memberikan gambaran sejarah dan interaksi sosial secara raya yang semestinya

The Effect of Think Pair Share Teaching Strategy to Students' Self-confidence and Speaking Competency of the Second Grade Students of SMPN 6 Singaraja

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of think pair share teaching strategy to students' self-confidence and students' speaking competency. This study was conducted towards students of the second grade in SMPN 6 Singaraja, in the academic year 2012/2013. There were 121 students selected as sample put in experimental and control group. The study used a post-test only control group design. The analysis was made by using Manova facilitated by SPSS version 16.0 for windows. The result indicated that (1) there was a significance effect of Think Pair Share on students' self-confidence (F = 754.104 and sig = 0.000; p < 0.05). (2) there was a significance effect of Think Pair Share on students' speaking competency (F = 60.325 and sig = 0.000; p < 0.05). (3) simultaneously, there was significance effect of Think Pair Share on students' self-confidence and students' speaking competency (<0.05)

Faktor- Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Penerimaan Retribusi Sampah di Kabupaten Badung

Factors Affecting the Garbage Retribution Revenue of Badung District. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that have impact to the garbage retribution revenue of Badung District. The data used is primary data from questionnaires. The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and path analysis. Variable used is the level of quality of service, ability to pay, garbage levy rates, willingness to pay, garbage levy receipts. The results of this study indicate that the level of quality of service, ability to pay, and garbage levy rates simultaneously have positive and significant effect on WTP trash and positive and significant impact on the acceptance of waste retribution. The quality of service levels directly influence the acceptance of waste retribution and indirect influence through the willingness to pay of garbage. Ability to pay, levy rate has a direct influence on the acceptance of waste retribution and not directly through the willingness to pay significantly garbage Keywords : quality of service level, ability to pay, willingness to pay, rates and rubbish retribution receipt

Ruang Publik Untuk Kesehatan Mental Masyarakat Perkotaan

WHO menyatakan bahwa “tidak ada kesehatan tanpa kesehatan mental”. Kondisi gangguan kesehatan mental ringan merupakan salah satu tantangan kesehatan yang paling utama di abad ke-21. Penduduk kota lebih beresiko terkena gangguan kesehatan mental yang dikarenakan berbagai macam faktor. Baik gaya hidup maupun kondisi perkotaan memberikan dampak yang kurang baik pada kondisi mental masyarakat urban sehingga dibutuhkan wadah yang mampu mencegah dan mengurangi gangguan kesehatan mental pada penduduk perkotaan. Pendekatan dan metode yang digunakan adalah Biophilic Architecture, yang menjelaskan bahwa biologis manusia memiliki kecenderungan terhadap alam yang berperan dalam meningkatkan kebugaran fisik, emosional, dan intelektual manusia. Kesejahteraan mental maupun fisik masyarakat masih sangat bergantung pada kontak dengan lingkungan alam. Biophilic adalah cara yang inovatif untuk merancang tempat dimana kita hidup, bekerja dan belajar yang bertujuan untuk menciptakan ruang hidup yang sehat dan berpengaruh baik bagi masyarakat. Objek rancang berupa Mental Health Center yang terintegrasi dengan ruang publik, menyatukan program yang bersifat privat yaitu sebuah area konsultasi informal dan program yang bersifat publik seperti roof garden dan area bermain dalam satu kesatuan objek rancang sebagai wadah untuk mencegah dan mengurangi tingkat gangguan kesehatan mental ringan sehingga memberikan manfaat bagi kondisi kesehatan mental masyarakat dan berpengaruh pada kualitas hidup masyarakat perkotaan