A user friendly geographic information system for soil conservation planners : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Soil Science at Massey University

Computer disk is unreadable.Soil conservation is an important activity for sustainable, productive landuse. To ensure sound effective soil conservation planning, the people who are involved in this activity - the planners and the decision makers - should know (among other things) how best to use a land resource inventory database, which has been stored in a computer. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyse such data is a technique which is being widely advocated. Unfortunately, most GIS computer programs are too difficult for the people like soil conservation planners who usually have little knowledge of computers. To help them understand GIS and then use GIS for their planning, a user friendly interface to the GIS was created. Two systems were created for the Pijiharjo sub-watershed, Indonesia; one with a popup menu, the other with a pulldown menu. Both interfaces were created using the SML (Simple Macro Language) command which is available under pc ARC/Info version 3.4D Plus. Although they looked different to the user, both used the same commands to execute the various operations. Once the initial design was completed, an evaluation was held to check whether the design was satisfactory from the user's point of view. The result of the evaluation showed that both systems were simple and easy to understand. However, there were some aspects that should be revised, such as the HELP facility. Similar databases from other areas could be analysed using these interfaces with the only requirement being a modification to the introductory remarks. Ideas for the future development of such systems are also discussed

The lost generation phenomena in the early 20th century as seen through f. scott fitzgerald's this side of paradise

This research is about "The Lost Generation Phenomena In The Early 20th Century As Seen Through F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise and the researcher will focus on finding how far the "Lost Generation" phenomena can be seen through the situation of American young generation in the early of 20th century. This research will focus on the case of religion, social norm, and education in the social and cultural condition. Since this thesis carries out American Study, thus it will use more than one theories and approaches because it discusses more than one issue, namely the structural theory and sociological approach. The structural theory contributes in understanding the novel by analyzing the intrinsic elements of the novel. The sociological approach helps the researcher to understand the human relations in the American conditions in the early 20th century and discusses the interactions among the characters of the novel. Using those methods, the researcher explains the parts in the novel which were included in the lost of religion, lost of norm and lost of education. The lost of religion�s behavior are enjoying life too much, smoking, drinking too much. The lost of social norm's behavior are having a date, kissing. The lost of education's behavior are quitting from the study and cutting the class. As the result of the analysis, the researcher concludes that some of young generations in the novel have left their puritan mind which explain about the religion, norm and education. They became lost because they had forgotten the forefather's inheritance. This phenomena is found in the young generation, so they are called as the 'Lost Generation' by their society

A Model of Two Dimensional Turbulence Using Random Matrix Theory

We derive a formula for the entropy of two dimensional incompressible inviscid flow, by determining the volume of the space of vorticity distributions with fixed values for the moments Q_k= \int_w(x)^k d^2 x. This space is approximated by a sequence of spaces of finite volume, by using a regularization of the system that is geometrically natural and connected with the theory of random matrices. In taking the limit we get a simple formula for the entropy of a vortex field. We predict vorticity distributions of maximum entropy with given mean vorticity and enstrophy; also we predict the cylindrically symmetric vortex field with maximum entropy. This could be an approximate description of a hurricane.Comment: latex, 12 pages, 2 figures, acknowledgement adde

Global Requirements of Chitosan for Medical and Food Applications

Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained by deacetylation of chitin which widely distribute in nature and biologically safe. This polymer exhibits several favor properties such as biodegradability, low toxicity and ability to form film hydrogel. Chitosan offers a wide range of unique application such as in medical application for hypocholesterolemic, antimicrobial and wound-healing properties, drug delivery and biologically active agent. For food application, chitosan is used for dietary ingredient, food preservative, edible film and coatings. The fulfill the requirement of medical and food application, it is necessary to prepare several tests, grouped in preliminary, confirmatory and other tests. The characterization of chitosan used for the application tests, viscosity and molecular weight determination. The main limitations in the use of chitosan in several applications are its high viscosity and low solubility at neutral pH. Low molecular weight (Mw) chitosans and oligomers can he prepared by degradation of chitosan such as chemical hydrolysis, oxidative degradation, irradiation of chitosan and enzymatic hydrolysis. For medical application, high degrees of deacetylation of chitosan is the important parameter of chitosan for medical and food applications. For some specific applications, these smaller molecules have been found to he much more usefu

Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance dan Sistem Pengendalian Intern Terhadap Penyalahgunaan Aset Dengan Kualitas Audit Intern Sebagai Variabel Moderasi

This study aims to test whether good corporate governance, internal control system affects asset misappropriation with the quality of internal audits as a moderation variable. This research uses quantitative methods, namely using questionnaires. The sampling method used is a purposive sampling technique. In this study, a total sample of 105 respondents. The analysis methods in this study include descriptive statistical analysis, outer model test (measurement model), structural model test (inner model), and bootstrap hypothesis testing using Smart Partial Square (SmartPLS) path modeling method. The results of this study show that good corporate governance and internal control systems have a significant influence on asset misappropriation with the classification of pure moderation. Meanwhile, the quality of internal audits does not moderate good corporate governance and the internal control system for asset misappropriation with the classification of predictors of moderation. In bank operational practices, the more complex the risks faced by banks, the more the need for good corporate governance practices by banks. To minimize the occurrence of fraud, it is necessary to strengthen the internal control system in the form of implementing anti-fraud strategies by banks. Bank Mandiri has arranged in great detail the obligations of each position level and each head office and branch office. This is intended to minimize fraud and to protect customers

HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT TERHADAP INDEKS ORAL HYGIENE PADA SISWA SMPN 1 BANDA ACEH

ABSTRAKNama: SavitriProgram Studi: Pendidikan Dokter GigiFakultas: Kedokteran GigiJudul : Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut Terhadap Indeks Oral Hygiene Pada Siswa SMPN 1 Banda AcehKesehatan rongga mulut merupakan komponen yang sangat penting bagi kesehatan tubuh. Status kesehatan gigi dan mulut sangat dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor yaitu pengetahuan dan usia, seperti pada anak-anak dan remaja. Masa remaja adalah masa peralihan dari anak-anak menuju dewasa, yang berkisar dari usia 13-21 tahun. Masalah utama pada usia ini yaitu masalah kepatuhan remaja untuk tetap memelihara kebersihan gigi dan mulutnya. Status kebersihan gigi dan mulut dapat ditentukan dengan menggunakan Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) yang menjumlahkan Debris Index-Simplified (DI-S) dan Calculus Index-Simplified (CI-S), masing-masing dari indeks tersebut ditentukan dari jumlah debris dan kalkulus pada 6 permukaan gigi. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut terhadap indeks oral hygiene pada siswa SMPN 1 Banda Aceh. Desain penelitian ini adalah penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional, dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 70 orang siswa yang berusia 13-15 tahun pada SMPN 1 Banda Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan pemeriksaan klinis dengan metode Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) untuk melihat status kebersihan gigi dan mulut serta kuisioner untuk melihat tingkat pengetahuan siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan sebanyak 45,7% siswa memiliki pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut baik dengan indeks oral hygiene juga baik. Dari hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan kesehatan gigi terhadap indeks oral hygiene pada siswa SMPN 1 Banda Aceh.Kata kunci : Remaja, Pengetahuan, Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S)ABSTRACTName: SavitriStudy Program: DentistryFaculty: DentistryTitle : The Relationship Between Oral Health Knowledge Level of The Oral Hygiene Index On Students SMPN 1 Banda Aceh Oral health is very important part of body health. Oral health status is influenced by several factors such as knowledge and age, whether children and adolescents. Adolescent period is a transition from children to adult, ranging from 13 to 21 years old. Compliance is a major problem during this age period. The oral hygiene status was assessed by using Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI - S) which amount of Debris Index-Simplified (DI-S) and Calculus Index-Simplified (CI-S). Index oral hygiene were determined from the amount of debris and calculus on the six teeth surface. The aim of this research was determine the relationship between oral health knowledge level of oral hygiene index on students SMPN 1 Banda Aceh. The design of this study is analytic survey with a cross sectional study, the research subjects were 70 students among 13-15 years old students of SMPN 1 Banda Aceh. Data regarding oral hygiene index was recorded with Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and questionnaire to know the level of oral health knowledge. The results of this study showed as many as 45.7% of students have a good oral health knowledge and oral hygiene index was also good. The final conclusion is that there is a relationship between the oral health knowledge level of the oral hygiene index on students SMPN 1 Banda Aceh.Keywords : Adolescent, Knowledge, Oral Hygiene Indeks-Simplified (OHI-S