Should Dynamic Scoring be done with Heterogeneous Agent-Based Models? Challenging the Conventional Wisdom

Traditionally, Dynamic Scoring calculations experiments are carried out using representative agent based macroeconomic models. Existing literature does not provide any objection to this approach. In this paper, I develop a heterogeneous agent model similar to the Saver-Spenders model of Mankiw (2000). But spenders in my model are merely credit constrained and not rule-of-thumb consumers. Both groups are intertemporal optimizers because of the existence of Internal Habit Persistence. Transition path of most of the macro and fiscal variables for various tax cuts under alternative financing scheme shows pattern which are significantly different and sometimes contrasting to the representative agent model. Dynamic scoring calculations reveal a downward bias of the representative agent model. Underestimation of the dynamic response could be as large as 45%. Finally, steady state results indicate smaller impact of contractionary policies on major fiscal variables such as net tax revenue and tax base. Over all, the paper argues that the need to use heterogeneous agent based model in dynamic fiscal calculations is not only desirable, but also essential.

Tindak Pidana Kepemilikan Bahan Peledak dalam Prespektif Hukum Pidana Islam

Abstract: This paper aims to determine the crime of explosives possession from the perspective of Islamic Criminal law. The results of this study concluded that the Sidoarjo District Court judge used the legal basis of UUDrt No. 12/1951 article 1 dan 3 Jo article 55 (1) jo article 64 (1) penal code in apprehending the perpetrators of explosive ownership cases.  Before deciding the case,  the Sidoarjo District Court judge had considered aggravating and mitigating factors. Based on the above, the decision given by the Sidoarjo District Court judge had fulfilled the justice and deterrent aspect to the perpetrators of the crime of explosives possession. It is in line with Islamic criminal law because the sanctions imposed contained the essence of benefit for community life and were beneficial to legal authority or shari'ah itself

STRUKTUR KEPRIBADIAN TOKOH UTAMA DALAM CERPEN “ASH-SHABIYUL A’RAJ” KARYA TAUFIQ YUSUF AWWAD (Kajian Psikoanalisis Sigmund Freud)

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan struktur kepribadian tokoh utama dalam cerpen “ASH-SHABIYUL A’RAJ” karya Taufik Yusuf Awwad. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Data penelitian berupa kata, frasa, kalimat, dan wacana yang berkaitan dengan struktur kepribadian tokoh utama pada cerpen. Adapun teknik mengumpulkan data dengan pembacaan, pencatatan, serta analisis dokumen melalui pendekatan psikologi sastra milik Sigmund Freud. Adapun hasil menunjukkan bahwa struktur kepribadian terdiri dari Pertama, “Id” yaitu sistem original di dalam kepribadian; Kedua, “Ego” yaitu aspek psikologis dari kepribadian yang timbul karena kebutuhan organism untuk berhubungan secara baik dengan dunia nyata; Ketiga, “SuperEgo” yaitu moralitas kepribadian yang merupakan wakil dari nilai- nilai tradisional serta cita-cita masyarakat yang memberikan batasan antara baik dan buruk. Secara ringkas penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa aspek kepribadian ego mendominasi seluruh permasalahan yang dialami tokoh utama

Targeting strategies and nanocarriers in vaccines and therapeutics

In the past few decades, remarkable advances have been made in the field of immunology and molecular biology. Even though the efficacy level, protein binding capacity and other pharmacological parameters are extraordinary, formulations have become more challenging in terms of making drugs or antigens reach specific sites of action, the release rate of a drug at the site of action, proper presentation of an antigen by antigen-presenting cells or dendritic cells and other pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of finished drug products and vaccines. The purpose of this review is to present a brief overview of the challenges to drug targeting, especially vaccines, as well as of different approaches designed to overcome these barriers

Pengelolaan Sumber Belajar Bahasa Inggris Di SLB Berdasarkan Filsafat Manajemen

Mengingat adanya keterbatasan peserta didik SLB dalam pembelajaran, Sekolah harus menentukan strategi guna mengoptimalkan pelayanan Pendidikan. Salah satu pelayanan yang diberikan adalah dengan memastikan ketersediaan sumber belajar bagi peserta didik. Selain perkembangan teknologi yang makin pesat, kebutuhan akan pengenalan Bahasa asing juga menjadi sebuah tuntutan saat ini. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara empiris sejauh mana SLB Negeri 4 menjalankan fungsi pengelolaan sumber belajar pada mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian studi kasus di SLB Negeri 4 Jakarta. Penelitian ini diselenggarakan saat pembelajaran tatap muka terbatas.  Peneltian ini mengkaji pengelolaan sumber belajar melalui tinjauan filsafat manajemen.Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan Pengelolaan sumber belajar SLBN 4 mengikuti faktor dasar pengelolaan berdasarkan filsafat manajemen yang dikemukakan siswanto, terdiri atas kepentingan bersama, tujuan, ketua, kebijakan, fungsi, factor dasar, struktur, prosedur dan moral kerj

Analisa Pengaruh Ozonisasi Hasil Lucutan Plasma Berpenghalang Dielektrik pada Beras terhadap Perubahan Amilografi, Kekerasan, dan Warna

The research on application of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma with spiral-cylindrical configuration to produce ozone has been done. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of ozone on the physical characteristics of rice which include discoloration, hardness, and the value of amilograph.Ozone reactor that used in this research have a spiral electrode made of wire, and dielectric material was pyrex tube. Plasma discharge was generated by AC high voltage up to 9 kV. Air flow rate used as a determinant of ozone concentration characteristic was 6 liters/min, while for treatment the air flow rate that used was 4 liters/min in order to obtain the ozone concentration of 10 ppm. Ozone is produced by inserting the free air into the reactor. Ozone concentration is determined by varying the voltage, while ozone generated is detected by ozone meter.The results showed that that the effect of ozonation to physical character of rice was not give significant changes and has a tendency to increase the quality of rice. It can be concluded that ozonation is safe for use in rice storage system

Jayabaya’s Vision in The Javanese Cosmology: Wise Religion, Herucokro Revelation and Black Pegasus

The paper is to find out values, world view, and norm orientation in manuscript entitled Jayabaya  (without publising year) by G Rr Ay. Brotodiningrat and Primbon Pusaka Jawa Jangka Jayabaya Pranitiwakya by R Tanojo (without publising year). This study is needed because various research and publishing in the five late year have showed an interest with a history  of social context, viewing, and values.  Method of data collecting is close reading and method analysis is refers the phenomonelogy that stress on the concept of intensionality and extensionality. Intensionality means evidence that is showed by consciousness while extensionality refers to proof of external world. Result of this research is to prove the Javanese cosmology of harmony. It is need to live with concept harmonizing of which there are good relation with the other, environment, and the bigger cosmic in the human existence. Symbol in text of the Jangka Jayabaya, like Herucokro, Kuda Sembarni Hitam, Agama Budi, dan Hidup Harmoni, give a message of how to be a just leader, good norm, and developing a new social order.

BANGLADESH-EU DEVELOPMENT RELATIONSHIP: MAJOR FEATURES AND EMERGING ISSUES

The paper looks at the current status of Bangladesh-EU relationship, identifies the salient features of the new Cooperation Agreement and looks at some of the important emerging challenges in the context of the evolving Bangladesh-EU relationship. The paper also focuses on the trends and structure of aid from EU to Bangladesh over the past years and Bangladesh - EU trade relations.WTO, Trade, Globalisation, Cooperation

Peningkatan Produksi Bawang Merah (Allium ascalonicum L) melalui Pemotongan Umbi dan Berbagai Jenis Kotoran Hewan

Pemotongan ujung umbi bawang merah bertujuan untuk merangsang tunas secara merata, mempercepat tumbuh tanaman, merangsang tumbuhnya umbi samping dan mendorong terbentuknya anakan.  Pupuk kotoran hewan dapat memperbaiki sifat fisik, kima dan biologi tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan produksi bawang merah (Allium ascalonicum L) melalui pemotongan umbi dan aplikasi jenis kotoran hewan. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Majapahit Kecamatan Lubuklinggau Timur 1 Kota Lubuklinggau bulan Februari sampai Mei 2022. Penelitian menggunakan Metode Eksperimental dengan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) faktorial, terdiri dari faktor I pemotongan umbi (U) yaitu tanpa pemotongan umbi (U1), pemotongan 1/4 (U2) dan pemotongan 1/3 (U3). Faktor II  jenis pupuk kotoran hewan (H) meliputi kotoran ayam (H1), kotoran kambing (H2), dan kotoran sapi (H3), dengan 3 kali ulangan. Peubah yang diamati: tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, jumlah anakan, jumlah umbi, diameter umbi, dan berat umbi per tanaman. Analisis data menggunakan analisis sidik ragam (ANOVA) dan uji BNT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan abhwa perlakukan pemotongan umbi berpengaruh sangat nyata pada peubah jumlah daun dan perlakuan jenis kotoran hewan berpengaruh nyata sampai sangat nyata pada berat umbi per tanaman dan jumlah daun sedangkan interaksi perlakuan berpengaruh nyata sampai sangat nyata pada peubah diameter umbi, jumlah anakan dan jumlah umbi per tanaman.  Pemotongan umbi 1/4 dan pupuk kotoran ayam dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman bawang merah.             &nbsp