Effect of The Addition of Hyacinths as Feed to Increase The Production of Earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus)

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is one of Indonesia's wild plants which is considered a weed because of its rapid growth that can cause environmental problems. Generally, water hyacinth control is carried out physically/conventionally by throwing it away or burning it, causing new environmental problems. Water hyacinth has a high organic matter content, therefore water hyacinth can be used as an alternative feed to increase the production of earthworms. This study aims to determine the effect of adding water hyacinth as feed to increasing the production of earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus).This study aims to determine the effect of adding water hyacinth as feed to increasing the production of earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus). The research was conducted in the Dasan Dao hamlet, Ranggagata Village, Southwest Praya District, Central Lombok Regency, in the researcher's private house for 60 days. This type of research is an experimental research. The research design used was a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 4 replications. Treatments were P0 (0 grams of water hyacinth), P1 (50 grams of water hyacinth), P2 (100 grams of water hyacinth), P3 (150 grams of water hyacinth). Parameters observed were the number and weight of earthworms. The results showed that the treatment had a significant effect on the weight and number of earthworms (P<0.05). The results of the treatment on the number of earthworms P0;P1;P2;P3 were 84;93.75;117.25;127.5 and the weight of earthworms was 85;102.5;118.75;124.75. The highest number and weight of earthworms were found in the P3 treatment (150 g of water hyacinth). The conclusion of this research is the addition of water hyacinth as feed can increase the number and weight of earthworms

Adopting Contractors’ Risk Management (CIRIM) Framework using Multi Dimensional Theories

In general, many contractors in Malaysia are found to have a limited expertise in developing an appropriate strategy to mitigate project risks. Consequently, this has led contractors struggling to complete the project on schedule, within the client’s budget and quality parameters. This was proven by the current issues on the delayed projects reported in the Ninth Malaysian Plan. Currently in Malaysia, there is no existing risk management framework specifically designed for contractors. Thus, the idea of introducing CIRIM among the Malaysian contractors is a proactive approach to achieve better project objectives. This paper therefore proposes to introduce the CIRIM framework to be adopted by the Malaysian contractors. The research methodology applied in the main research includes literature reviews, questionnaires and interviews. It is found that although there are some forms of risk management systems being used in the Malaysian construction industry, most of them are not well structured, documented and implemented in a formal manner. Therefore, the idea of establishing the CIRIM framework among Malaysian contractors is paramount and justified.Keywords: Risk Management, Contractors, CIRIM, Construction, Malaysia

Assessing production efficiency of Islamic banks and conventional bank Islamic windows in Malaysia

This study presents new perspectives on performance evaluation of Islamic banking operations in Malaysia, by investigating for the first time, both cost and profit efficiency of full-fledged Islamic banks and Islamic window operations of domestic and foreign banks. The application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) technique has provided several efficiency measures such as allocative, pure technical and scale efficiency that explain cost and profit efficiency differentials among banks. The findings of the study show that Islamic banking operators are relatively more efficient at controlling costs than at generating profits. The main contributor for cost efficiency of domestic and foreign banks comes from resource management and economies of scale respectively. These findings have implications on the reform process carried out in the aftermath of Asian financial crisis, particularly the Financial Sector Master Plan (FSMP).Data Envelopment Analysis, allocative efficiency, technical efficiency, foreign banks

Pengaruh Media Sosial Dan Celebrity Endorser Terhadap Minat Beli Ulang Dengan Brand Trust Sebagai Variabel Intervening (Studi Kasus Pada Pelanggan Ms Glow Aesthetic Clinic Malang)

AbstractThis study aims to determine and analyze the influence of Social Media and Celebrity Endorsers on Repurchase Intention with Brand Trust as Intervening Variables in Ms Glow Aesthetic Clinic Malang Customers. The population and sample of this study are 91 customers of Ms. Glow Aesthetic Clinic Malang. In this study data collection techniques used in the form of questionnaires and interviews. The tool used for data analysis in this study is to use a software application in the form of SPSS. Data analysis method in this research uses path analysis (Analysis Path). The instrument test in this study is in the form of a Normality Test, Reliability Test, Validity Test, t Test and Sobel Test. The analysis shows that Social Media and Celebrity Endorser have a direct and significant effect on Brand Trust. While Social Media and Celebrity Endorser have a direct and significant effect on Repurchase Intention. Whereas Brand Trust has a direct and significant effect on Repurchase Intention. Whereas Social media and Celebrity endorser have a direct and indirect impact on the Repurchase intention through the Brand trust.Keywords: Social Media, Celebrity Endorser, Brand Trust, and Repurchase Intentio

Model Bersepadu Penerapan Kemahiran Abad ke-21 dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran

Makalah ini mengemukakan Model Bersepadu Penerapan Kemahiran Abad ke-21 yang telah dibangunkan hasil kajian kes melalui pemerhatian, temu bual dan analisis dokumen terhadap proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) terhadap empat orang guru yang melaksanakan pengajaran berpusatkan pelajar. Analisis tematik secara deduktif dan induktif dilakukan terhadap data yang diperoleh bagi mengenalpasti tema-tema penting berkaitan teknik pengajaran yang digunakan guru untuk menerapkan kemahiran abad ke-21 semasa PdP dijalankan. Tema-tema ini kemudiannya dibentang dan dipersetujui di dalam sesi ‘debriefing’ yang dihadiri empat orang pengkaji yang lain. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan elemen utama yang menentukan kejayaan penerapan kemahiran abad ke-21 ini adalah kearifan profesional guru. Kearifan profesional guru merupakan integrasi pengetahuan praktikal guru dalam melaksanakan aktiviti PdP dengan pengetahuan konteks di mana mereka berada, yang diperhalusi melalui amalan refleksi yang berterusan. Bersandarkan kearifan profesional yang dimiliki, penerapan kemahiran abad ke-21 dalam kalangan pelajar dapat dilakukan apabila guru dapat mengintegrasikan kaedah pengajaran yang merangkumi pembelajaran koperatif, bilik darjah demokratik dan teknik motivasi yang bersesuaian. Pembelajaran koperatif akan menjadi lebih berjaya apabila guru turut mengamalkan ciri bilik darjah demokratik yang menekankan konsep kesamaan peluang, kebebasan bersuara serta perkongsian kuasa antara guru dan pelajar. Aktiviti PdP sebegini akan mampu meningkatkan motivasi dan keterlibatan pelajar di dalam bilik darjah dan sekaligus membina kemahiran yang diperlukan bagi mendepani cabaran abad ke-21

Implementation of Community Activities Restrictions During The Covid-19 Pandemic in Criminal Law Perspective

Minister of Transportation Regulation Number 25 of 2020 on Transportation Control during the Idul Fitri Homecoming Year 1441 Hijri in the context of Preventing the Spread of COVID-19. This Regulation of the Minister of Transportation Number 25 of 2020 regulates the transportation system during the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) implementation, especially related to the 2020 Idul Fitri Homecoming. The formulation of the problem in this study: first, how could the elements of actions be categorized as violations of criminal law norms? second, could the violation of the prohibition of homecoming be categorized as a violation in the criminal law?. The purpose of this study is to find out that violations of the homecoming ban have met the elements that can be categorized as violations of criminal law norms. The research method used normative legal research for this research and used the Theory of Legal Effectiveness for the theory. This study concludes that: First, an act that can be categorized as a violation of criminal law, then there must be elements of a criminal act, both from a theoretical and legal point of view. Second, that the Ministerial Regulation (Permen) cannot contain criminal provisions

Modeling and optimization of drying process of paddy in infrared and warm air fluidized bed dryer

This paper investigated the effect of the components of fluidized bed dryer with two thermal sources of heater and infrared such as air temperature at three levels (40, 50 and 60°C) equivalent to radiation intensity of 0.031, 0.042 and 0.053 W.cm-3 in infrared dryer, final moisture content of dried Tarom and Shirudi varieties at three levels (8-9%, 9-10% and 10-11% (d.b.)) and air velocity of 4.5 ms-1 on the milling characteristic and drying time. To this end, stepwise regression was used for selecting the best models for each dependent variable in terms of the independent variables and genetic algorithm was used for optimizing the parameters of dryer with simultaneous consideration of cracked and fractured grains, milling recovery, degree of milling and drying time. The results indicated that quadratic model was best fitted with the experimental data. The results of design of experiments exhibited the infrared fluidized bed dryer was the better option as compared to the warm air fluidized bed dryer. The optimized condition by genetic algorithm was included air temperature for Tarom and Shirudi varieties 55.25 and 58°C, respectively. Also, Tarom and Shirudi should be dried to moisture content of as low as 10.5 and 9.8%, respectively in order to have the optimized condition

Gait Impairment in Myoclonus–Dystonia (DYT-SGCE)

Background: Myoclonus–dystonia usually presents variable combination of myoclonus and dystonia mainly affecting the neck and arms, but leg involvement, especially as the presenting sign, is not common. Case report: A 29-year-old lady with a heterozygous mutation in Epsilon-sarcoglycan (SGCE) gene is presented with rapid jerks of the right leg interfering with walking. She has also manifested dystonic posture and jerks of the trunk and proximal upper limbs. Discussion: Although it is not typical, leg involvement could be a manifestation of myoclonus–dystonia either at presentation or during disease progression

Paradoxical Embolism in a Patient with Patent Foramen Ovale; a Case Report

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is usually asymptomatic; however, it could be quite dangerous for patients with right side clot in which thrombus can transmit the PFO and paradoxically emboli to systemic circulation. Here we present a patient with ankle fracture and paradoxical embolus to the brain, who was successfully treated with emergent thrombectomy, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement and anticoagulation therapy. Despite the high rate of mortality in these patients, fortunately our patient survived with surgical treatment