The effects of absorber attachment location on vibration response of simply supported plate

Vibration analysis of thin walled structure has been an active research in engineering fields. This paper proposed to investigate the application of vibration absorber (VA) attached to the simply supported plate (SSP) in order to suppress the structural vibration. Two major factors influence on vibration reduction of late are investigated in term of the attachment location of vibration absorber and the number of absorber applied on structural dynamic of the plate. Finite element software of ANSYS APDL was performed to measure the dynamic response of plate. The results found that the best positioning vibration absorber are at the location of 0.35 m of x-axis and 0.40 m of y-axis which can attenuate the vibration along the frequency band. Numerical result also presented that when attached multiple absorber, the vibration reduction of plate provide larger suppression to SSP which average reduction almost 80% over the frequency modes. This study conclude that right position and number of absorber can be the major contribute to suppress vibration on a plate structure more effectively

Mapping the complexity of higher education in the developing world

This repository item contains a single issue of Issues in Brief, a series of policy briefs that began publishing in 2008 by the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future.On October 27 and 28, 2009, a workshop of experts on higher education in developing countries was convened by the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future. The meeting was supported by a grant from the National Academies Keck Futures Initiative with additional support from the Pardee Center and the Office of the Boston University Provost. The meeting brought together experts in economics, public policy, education, development, university management, and quantitative modeling who had rich experiences across the developing world. These experts offered a variety of conceptual tools with which to look at the particular complexities associated with higher education in developing countries. The meeting was convened by the authors of this paper. This policy brief builds upon and reflects on the discussion at this meeting, but is not a meeting report, per se

Methodological Gravitism

In this paper the author presents the case of the exchange marriage system to delineate a model of methodological gravitism. Such a model is not a deviation from or alteration to the existing qualitative research approaches. I have adopted culturally specific methodology to investigate spouse selection in line with the Grounded Theory Method. This approach, indeed, suggests the unification of methodological individualism, collectivism, and the social positioning of the actor to study the complex and intricately intertwined networks of relatedness

Measuring the Impact of Industrialization and Financial Development on Water Resources: A Case Study of Pakistan

The objective of the study examines the impact of industrialization and financial development on water resources, in the specific context of Pakistan. Data set from 1975-2009 are taken for time series analysis. The result reveals that economic growth positively linked with the water resource, as water plays a pivotal role in the economic development of a country. Thus limiting this resource would affect the process of economic growth. Industrial processes have a negative environmental impact which causing water pollution. Financial development has an indirect effect on water consumption, as it shows that private firms finds more funding opportunities in a country, therefore, avoid dirty industry game.Economics growth, financial development, industrialization, water resource, cointegration, bonds test, Pakistan.

Study on Safety of Navigation using Automatic Identification System for Marine Traffic Area Case Study: Malacca Straits

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recommended the implementation of Automatic Identification System (AIS) to improve the safety of navigation at marine traffic area. Based on regulation, IMO requires AIS to be fitted aboard all ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards engaged on international voyages, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards not engaged on international voyages and all passenger ships irrespective of size. The function of the AIS is to make communication between ship to ship and communication between ship to the port or land area. In this study, the study area is the Malacca Strait. Malacca Straits is the strait categorized as high risk level. Malacca straits is also busy area for maritime transportation because it is an area for international transportation lines. Many captains feel anxious and cautiously when passes through the strait. AIS receiver was used in this study which has been installed at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia by Kobe University Japan. Using AIS receiver, the current condition of the ship in the Malacca Straits area can be monitored properly. In addition, the data recorded on the AIS receiver can be used for research to enhance safety of navigation

Efektivitas Badan Pengawas Pemilu (Bawaslu) dalam Penyelenggaraan Pemilihan Umum

Pemilihan Umum (Pemilu) sebagai salah satu sarana pelaksanaan kedaulatan rakyat yang demokratis berfungsi untuk pergantian atau kelanjutan sebuah pemerintahan termasuk di Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. Adanya lembaga pengawas penyelenggaraan Pemilu (Bawaslu) yang di atur dalam Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 7 Tahun 2017 tentang Pemilihan Umum adalah sangat menentukan efektivitas dari proses penyelenggaraaan Pemilu. Untuk itu yang menjadi rumusan masalah adalah (1) Bagaimanakah peran dan fungsi Bawaslu dalam penyelenggaraan Pemilihan Umum?; (2) Apakah Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas Bawaslu Kabupaten Lahat dalam Penyelenggaraan Pemilihan Umum tahun 2019?. Adapun jenis penelitian dalam skripsi ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field research) yang dilakukan di Bawaslu Kabupaten Lahat. Tujuan penelitiannya  untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran dan fungsi BAWASLU dalam penyelenggaran Pemilihan Umum dan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi Eksistensi Bawaslu Kab.Lahat dalam penyelenggaraan Pemilihan Umum. Hasil kesimpulannya adalah (1) Peran dan fungsi Bawaslu dalam penyelenggaraan Pemilihan Umum adalah bersandarkan kedudukan dari jabatan berupa wewenang dan kewajiban, sementara fungsi merujuk pada tugas yang dipegang oleh posisi kedudukan tersebut, sehingga yang menjadi tugas dan fungsi Bawaslu adalah apa yang menjadi tugas, wewenang dan kewajiban yang melekat pada Bawaslu bersandarkan pada tugas dan wewenang dan kewajiban Bawaslu. Untuk Bawaslu Kabupaten adalah pada merujuk pada merujuk pada ketentuan Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 7 Tahun 2017 tentang Pemilihan Umum yaitu pada Paragraf 3 Pasal 101 dan Pasal 102 mengenai tugas, Pasal 103 mengenai wewenang serta Pasal 104 mengenai kewajiban dari Bawaslu Kabupaten/Kota. (2)       Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas Bawaslu Kabupaten Lahat dalam Penyelenggaraan Pemilihan Umum tahun 2019, a.Pendidikan dan Pengalaman dari Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM masih rendah, mulai dari Pengawas Pemilu (Panwaslu) dan Panitia Pengawas Lapangan (PPL) baik  di tingkat Kecamatan, Kelurahan/desa sampai Panwaslu yang ada di Tempat Pemungutan Suara (TPS) Kabupaten Lahat; b.Kurangnya Penguasaan aturan dan teknis normatif  bagi Peserta Pemilu yang mencalonkan diri dalam Pemilu secara baik  serta Pemahaman fungsi dari pengawas dan panitia penyeleanggara Pemilu di lapangan masih minim; c. Masayarakat yang berfikiran pragmatis saja bahwa Pemilu hanya pada saat penjoblosan saja dan tidak fokus pada program yang ditawarkan para calon wakil rakyat yang ikut Pemilu; d.Keterbatasan pembiayaan dalam upaya peningkatan pengetahauan pendidikan politik masayarakat dan pihak-pihak yang terlibat dalam pengawasan penyelengaaraan Pemilu.Kata Kunci: Pemilihan Umum, Bawaslu, efektivita

Cost-Effectiveness of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) versus Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) in Uncontrolled Open Angle Glaucoma Patients having at least One Full Previous SLT: An Economic Evaluation Alongside an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background and objective: ALT and SLT are both safe and effective for glaucoma treatment. We performed a cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) of SLT versus ALT for a six-month follow-up period in uncontrolled open angle glaucoma patients having at least one full previous SLT from an ongoing RCT. Methods: Trial based treatment costing and IOP reduction at 6-month follow-up from baseline for both intervention arms were calculated. A decision tree model was developed considering possible clinical pathways of patients undergoing repeat laser trabeculoplasty. CEA among ALT and SLT was done, and ICERs were calculated from both societal and ministry perspective. One way sensitivity analysis was done for cost and effectiveness parameters. Results: From Societal perspective, expected cost/effectiveness for ALT and SLT was $458/0.143 mmHg vs$448/0.123 mmHg respectively and from ministry perspective, $467/0.154 mmHg vs$446/0.122 mmHg, respectively. To switch from SLT to ALT, it would cost $356.49 for each extra unit IOP reduction from societal perspective and from ministry perspective, the same would cost$ 649.71. This ICERs were much higher in comparison to ICERS of other IOP lowering medications in similar situations. Conclusion: Neither ALT nor SLT strategies were clearly dominated by any other. ALT is slightly more effective and slightly costly over SLT. Sensitivity analysis with effectiveness variables showed dominance of SLT over ALT for some instances. SLT has the theoretical plausibility of repeatability and is also easier to perform than ALT. All these factors should be considered when opting between ALT and SLT strategies

PERBANDINGAN TINGKAT KESEGARAN JASMANI ANTARA SISWA YANG MENGIKUTI EKSTRAKURIKULER HOCKEY DENGAN SISWA YANG MENGIKUTI EKTRAKURIKULER FUTSAL (Studi pada SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya)

Abstrak Penjasorkes adalah salah satu pelajaran yang wajib diikuti oleh semua siswa di sekolah. Selain itu siswa juga diwajibkan untuk memilih dan mengikuti salah satu kegiatan ekstrakurikuler yang disediakan oleh sekolah. Ekstrakurikuler dalam suatu kegiatan belajar yang dilakukan di luar jam sekolah yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan dan bakat siswa yang tercantum dalam susunan program yang sesuai dengan keadaan dan kebutuhan sekolah. Banyaknya kegiatan yang dilaksanakan di sekolah diharapkan mampu mencapai tujuan pendidikan, yaitu aktivitas olahraga yang bermanfaat bagi kesehatan tubuh, mengembangkan prestasi dan membentuk karakter siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbandingan tingkat kesegaran jasmani antara siswa yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler hockey dengan siswa yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler futsal di SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya. Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan MFT menunjukkan ada perbedaan tingkat kesegaran jasmani antara siswa yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler hockey dengan siswa yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler futsal terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan. Dengan mengetahui hasil dari penelitian ini, maka dapat memberikan data dan informasi bagi guru Penjasorkes dan guru ekstrakurikuler untuk mengetahui seberapa baik tingkat kesegaran jasmani yang dimiliki oleh siswa yang mengikuti ekstarkurikuler hockey dan ekstrakurikuler futsal di SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya. Kata Kunci: Tingkat Kesegaran Jasmani, Ekstrakurikuler Abstract Penjasorkes is one of lessons that have to followed by all of students in the school. Furthermore the student also required to choose and follow oneof extracurricular activity that are provided by school. In an extracurricular learning activities conducted outside of school hours which aims to improve skill and talent of student that listed in the program composition appropriate to the needs and conditions of school. Many activities at school are expected to achieve educational goals, which is sports activities that are beneficial to health, develop and shape the character of student achievement. Purpose of this researches is for knowing comparison of physichal fitness level between students that followed hockey extracurricular with students that followed futsal extracurricular at Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya Junior High School. Based to result of conducted research by using MFT show there is a difference physichal fitness level between student that followed hockey extracurricular with students that followed futsal extracurricular there are influence significantly. Given the result of this research, it is can give information and data to penjasorkes teacher and extracurricular teacher for knowing how good physichal fitness level that student had followed hockey extracurricular and futsal extracurricular at Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya Junior High School. Keywords: Physichal Fitness Level, Extracurricula

Development of Threshold Levels and a Climate-Sensitivity Model of the Hydrological Regime of the High-Altitude Catchment of the Western Himalayas, Pakistan

Water shortages in Pakistan are among the most severe in the world, and its water resources are decreasing significantly due to the prevailing hydro-meteorological conditions. We assessed variations in meteorological and hydrological variables using innovative trend analysis (ITA) and traditional trend analysis methods at a practical significance level, which is also of practical interest. We developed threshold levels of hydrological variables and developed a non-parametric climate-sensitivity model of the high-altitude catchment of the western Himalayas. The runoff of Zone I decreased, while the temperature increased and the precipitation increased significantly. In Zone II, the runoff and temperature increased but the precipitation decreased. A two-dimensional visualization of the Pardé coefficient showed extreme drought events, and indicated greater sensitivity of the hydrological regime to temperature than to precipitation. The threshold levels of runoff for Zones I and II were 320 and 363 mm using the Q80 fixed method, while the mean runoff amounts were estimated to be 79.95 and 55.61 mm, respectively. The transient threshold levels varied by month, and the duration of droughts in Zones I and II ranged from 26.39 to 78.98 days. The sensitivity of the hydrological regime was estimated based on a modified climate-elasticity model (εp = 0.11–0.23, εt = −0.04–2.39) for Zones I and II, respectively. These results highlight the sensitivity of the hydrological regime to temperature, which influences the melting process. However, it is important to establish thresholds for hydrological variables and understand the climate sensitivity of the hydrological regime of the entire basin, so that policy makers and water managers can make sustainable water-resource-management decisions for this region