PENGARUH MEDIA TANAM TERHADAP PENGOLAHAN LINDI TPA KABUPATEN SIDOARJO MENGGUNAKAN Typha latifolia

Penduduk Kabupaten Sidoarjo saat ini mencapai lebih dari 2,279 juta jiwa. Peningkatan jumlah penduduk berbanding lurus dengan jumlah sampah yang dihasilkan. Setiap hari jumlah sampah yang masuk ke TPA rata-rata sebanyak 350 ton/hari. Akibatnya volume lindi yang dihasilkan juga meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membandingkan pengolahan lindi menggunakan media kompos dan tanah. Tumbuhan yang digunakan adalah Typha Latifolia.  Parameter yang diamati antara lain pH, suhu dan TDS. Penelitian dilakukan dengan sistem bacth reaktor dan volume lindi yang digunakan adalah 15 L dengan konsentrasi 519 mg/L COD. Parameter dianalisa setiap dua hari hingga hari kelima. Hasil penelitian menujukan pengolahan lindi dengan media kompos menghasilkan pH yang lebih tinggi daripada media tanah yaitu 8 sedangkan media tanah 7. Dari analisa suhu juga menunjukkan suhu lebih tinggi dari reaktor media kompos dibanding reaktor media tanah yaitu 31oC pada hari ketiga sedangkan di media tanah 28oC. Namun  hasil analisa TDS yang dihasilkan lebih rendah dengan media tanah dibanding media kompos terutama mulai hari ketiga yaitu sebesar 104 ppm sedangkan 145 ppm pada media tanah

PENGARUH SISTEM AKUNTANSI DAN KOMPETENSI AKUNTANSI TERHADAP PENYALAHGUNAAN DANA DESA DI KECAMATAN BLUTO KABUPATEN SUMENEP

This research was conducted to determine the influence of accounting systems and accounting competencies on misuse of village funds. This research uses a quantitative approach, where this research is a field research (field research) using descriptive quantitative methods. Sources of data in this study are primary data and data collection methods by distributing questionnaires. In this study, there are two independent variables used, namely the Accounting System (X1) and Accounting Competence (X2), while the dependent variable is Misuse of Village Funds (Y). In this study, researchers used a sample with nonprobability sampling method with purposive sampling type obtained a sample of 69 respondents. The results in this study indicate that the accounting system has a positive effect.Keywords: accounting system, accounting competence and misuse of village fund

Chemical Composition and Inhibitory Effect of the Essential Oil from Mentha Spicata Irrigated by Wastewater on the Alkaline Corrosion of Aluminum

Mentha Spicata irrigated by wastewater from the city of Settat (Morocco) was tested as corrosion inhibitor of aluminum in 0.1 M Na2CO3 using polarization method and weight loss measurements. The inhibition efficiency of mentha spicata oil was calculated and compared. We note good agreement between these methods. The results obtained showed that the tested inhibitor reduces the kinetic process of corrosion of aluminum.  Its efficiency increases with the concentration and attained 82 % at 1600 ppm. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behaviour of aluminum in 0.1 M Na2CO3 was also studied in the range 283 K and 313 K. The thermodynamic data of activation were determined. The analysis of mentha spicata oil obtained by hydro-distillation using gas chromatography (GC) showed that the major components are carvone 57.11 % and limonene 27.77%

Modulation of surface meteorological parameters by extratropical planetary-scale Rossby waves

This study examines the link between upper-tropospheric planetary-scale Rossby waves and surface meteorological parameters based on the observations made in association with the Ganges Valley Aerosol Experiment (GVAX) campaign at an extratropical site at Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital (29.45° N, 79.5° E) during November–December 2011. The spectral analysis of the tropospheric wind field from radiosonde measurements indicates a predominance power of around 8 days in the upper troposphere during the observational period. An analysis of the 200 hPa meridional wind (v200 hPa) anomalies from the Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA) reanalysis shows distinct Rossby-wave-like structures over a high-altitude site in the central Himalayan region. Furthermore, the spectral analysis of global v200 hPa anomalies indicates the Rossby waves are characterized by zonal wave number 6. The amplification of the Rossby wave packets over the site leads to persistent subtropical jet stream (STJ) patterns, which further affects the surface weather conditions. The propagating Rossby waves in the upper troposphere along with the undulations in the STJ create convergence and divergence regions in the mid-troposphere. Therefore, the surface meteorological parameters such as the relative humidity, wind speeds, and temperature are synchronized with the phase of the propagating Rossby waves. Moreover, the present study finds important implications for medium-range forecasting through the upper-level Rossby waves over the study region

Simulations over South Asia using the Weather Research and Forecasting model with Chemistry (WRF-Chem): set-up and meteorological evaluation

The configuration and evaluation of the meteorology is presented for simulations over the South Asian region using the Weather Research and Forecasting model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem). Temperature, water vapor, dew point temperature, zonal and meridional wind components, precipitation and tropopause pressure are evaluated against radiosonde and satellite-borne (AIRS and TRMM) observations along with NCEP/NCAR reanalysis fields for the year 2008. Chemical fields, with focus on tropospheric ozone, are evaluated in a companion paper. The spatial and temporal variability in meteorological variables is well simulated by the model with temperature, dew point temperature and precipitation showing higher values during summer/monsoon and lower during winter. The index of agreement for all the parameters is estimated to be greater than 0.6 indicating that WRF-Chem is capable of simulating the variations around the observed mean. The mean bias (MB) and root mean square error (RMSE) in modeled temperature, water vapor and wind components show an increasing tendency with altitude. MB and RMSE values are within ±2 K and 1–4 K for temperature, 30% and 20–65% for water vapor and 1.6 m s<sup>−1</sup> and 5.1 m s<sup>−1</sup> for wind components. The spatio-temporal variability of precipitation is also reproduced reasonably well by the model but the model overestimates precipitation in summer and underestimates precipitation during other seasons. Such a behavior of modeled precipitation is in agreement with previous studies on South Asian monsoon. The comparison with radiosonde observations indicates a relatively better model performance for inland sites as compared to coastal and island sites. The MB and RMSE in tropopause pressure are estimated to be less than 25 hPa. Sensitivity simulations show that biases in meteorological simulations can introduce errors of ±(10–25%) in simulations of tropospheric ozone, CO and NO<sub>x</sub>. Nevertheless, a comparison of statistical metrics with benchmarks indicates that the model simulated meteorology is of sufficient quality for use in chemistry simulations

Latitudinal trends in O<SUB>3</SUB>, CO, CH<SUB>4</SUB> and SF<SUB>6</SUB> over the Indian Ocean during the INDOEX IFP-1999 ship cruise

Surface measurements of ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) were made over the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean during the INDOEX field experiment in January- March 1999 covering the latitude range from 17&#176;N to 20&#176;S. Observations show decreasing trends in all these trace gases from the Indian coastal region to the open Indian Ocean. Ozone with a lifetime of few days, shortest among the species presented here, shows large variations while SF6, which has relatively longer lifetime, shows smaller variations. Ozone also shows clearly the effect of ITCZ and its movement. These observations show higher ozone near the Indian coastal region in January 1999 than in March 1999 and also compared to the observed ozone during the INDOEX-1998 cruise. This is believed to be due to strong anti-cyclonic conditions in January 1999 bringing more polluted air from the Indian continent. A decrease in the latitudinal gradient in CH4 was observed in 1999 compared to that in 1998 in the same region, indicating slower growth rate in 1998-1999 period

A triangulated perspective for understanding CAM use in Lebanon: a qualitative study.

Background: Existing evidence marked a prevalent use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies in Lebanon that is concomitant with low rates of disclosure to health care providers and limited knowledge among the general public of safety and side effects of CAM use. Objectives: To examine the perspectives of Lebanese CAM users, CAM providers, and health care providers (HCPs) regarding their understanding of CAM and of the Push and Pull factors that drive its use. Methods: A qualitative research study was conducted using in-depth interviews, targeting Lebanese adults (CAM users; 18-65 years) (n=14), CAM providers such as yoga instructors, owners of CAM product outlets, herbalists, and religious figures (n=13); and HCPs including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists (n=14). The topic guide covered, in addition to the understanding of CAM, the Push and Pull factors driving CAM use. The adults were recruited by convenient sampling, and CAM providers and HCPs using a purposive sampling approach. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English. Analysis was performed using a qualitative thematic approach. Similarities and differences in the perceptions of the participants with regards to factors that influence CAM use were charted and contrasted, using a triangulated approach. Results: The three study groups exhibited a similar understanding of CAM, referring to non-conventional therapies used to prevent/treat diseases or to enhance wellbeing. CAM users and CAM providers identified "distrust in HCPs", "lack of patient-centered care in CM", and "limitations and side effects of CM" as important Push factors. All study groups highlighted the limited CAM knowledge of HCPs as a main reason for the lack of patient-centered care. All three groups also underscored the affordability and the social and cultural support for CAM as main enablers of its prevalent use. Unlike HCPs who were skeptical about the safety and effectiveness of CAM, CAM users and CAM providers indicated that most of CAM therapies are safe and efficient. Conclusions: The triangulation of perspectives (CAM users, CAM providers, and HCPs) in this study allowed a comprehensive appraisal of CAM use and its drivers. Improving the HCPs' CAM-related knowledge, promoting patient-centered care and fostering an open dialogue between HCPs and CAM providers are among the recommendations of the study. Background: Existing evidence marked a prevalent use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies in Lebanon that is concomitant with low rates of disclosure to health care providers and limited knowledge among the general public of safety and side effects of CAM use. Objectives: To examine the perspectives of Lebanese CAM users, CAM providers, and health care providers (HCPs) regarding their understanding of CAM and of the Push and Pull factors that drive its use. Methods: A qualitative research study was conducted using in-depth interviews, targeting Lebanese adults (CAM users; 18-65 years) (n=14), CAM providers such as yoga instructors, owners of CAM product outlets, herbalists, and religious figures (n=13); and HCPs including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists (n=14). The topic guide covered, in addition to the understanding of CAM, the Push and Pull factors driving CAM use. The adults were recruited by convenient sampling, and CAM providers and HCPs using a purposive sampling approach. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English. Analysis was performed using a qualitative thematic approach. Similarities and differences in the perceptions of the participants with regards to factors that influence CAM use were charted and contrasted, using a triangulated approach. Results: The three study groups exhibited a similar understanding of CAM, referring to non-conventional therapies used to prevent/treat diseases or to enhance wellbeing. CAM users and CAM providers identified "distrust in HCPs", "lack of patient-centered care in CM", and "limitations and side effects of CM" as important Push factors. All study groups highlighted the limited CAM knowledge of HCPs as a main reason for the lack of patient-centered care. All three groups also underscored the affordability and the social and cultural support for CAM as main enablers of its prevalent use. Unlike HCPs who were skeptical about the safety and effectiveness of CAM, CAM users and CAM providers indicated that most of CAM therapies are safe and efficient. Conclusions: The triangulation of perspectives (CAM users, CAM providers, and HCPs) in this study allowed a comprehensive appraisal of CAM use and its drivers. Improving the HCPs' CAM-related knowledge, promoting patient-centered care and fostering an open dialogue between HCPs and CAM providers are among the recommendations of the study

Brown tumor of lumber spint in patient with chronic renal failure

Brown tumors are erosive bone lesions caused by increased osteoclastic activity. They usually occur in the severe forms of secondary&#160; hyperparathyroidism, as in patients with hemodialysis-dependent chronic renal disease. Involvement of the lumbar spine with this tumor causing neural compression is extremely rare. We report a 49-year-old man, who had been on haemodialysis for CRF for over 15 years, presented with leg weakness and back pain over the thoracolumbar junction. There were no motor or sensory disturbances. Spinal MRI revealed osteolytic lesions of the ribs and lumbar vertebrae L1. The clinical and radiological abnormalities resolved after parathyroidectomy and spine surgery

Cavernome intramedullaire: a propos d’un cas

Le cavernome intramédullaire, malformation vasculaire rare, représente environ 5 à 12 % des malformations vasculaires spinales et 3 % des malformations vasculaires intra-durales. Il peut être longtemps asymptomatique ou se manifester par une altération brutale ou progressive des fonctions médullaires. Le diagnostic repose sur l’imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) médullaire et l’anatomopathologie. La chirurgie représente l’essentiel de la prise en charge, néanmoins elle n’est pas dénudée de complications. Nous rapportons un cas de cavernome intramédullaire chez une patiente de 24 ans, admise dans un tableau de compression médullaire dorsale lente avec une paraparésie évoluant depuis 2 ans. L’IRM médullaire a objectivé une lésion intramédullaire en regard deT7-T8. La patiente a bénéficié d’une exérèse totale de la tumeur et l’histologie a confirmé le cavernome intramédullaire. L’évolution a été marquée par une aggravation partielle du déficit moteur. A travers cette observation, les auteurs discutent les aspects cliniques, radiologiques ainsi que la prise en charge de cette pathologie rare.Mots clés: Cavernome, intramédullaire, malformation vasculair