Kajian Strategis Dan Prioritas Pembangunan Pendidikan Menengah Untuk Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Di Pulau Madura

Efforts in quality improvement and development of education in the era of regional autonomy are not only the responsibility of the central government and provincial governments, but also the responsibility of local governments. Quality improvement and development of education thus become strategic issues for any local government. This study aims to address issues related to: (1) the condition of school facilities and infrastructure (2) the role of school committees which is not optimal; (3) the absence of equitable distribution of teachers; and (4) the lack of Information and Communication Technology/ICT-based learning application in in secondary schools. The research was conducted in four districts, namely Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan and Sumenep. The main theory employed in this study is the School Based Management (SBM) or the so-called School Based Management (SBM). The population was students, parents and teachers. The total number of samples was 250 people comprising 100 students, 100 parents and 50 teachers. The research data were obtained from primary and secondary data. The study yielded a number of key findings. First, 90% of High School (or its equivalent) teachers master the materials taught. This is due to fact that the materials taught are in accordance with the education qualification of the teacher. Secondly, the mismatch found in Madurese high schools was apparently caused by the lack of educators with suitable qualification for the subjects they teach concurrently. Almost all secondary teachers in Madura island require trainings related to the development of competency for mastering the subject materials. The last but not the least, the majority of teachers still apply simple learning methods. Although the method applied by teachers are generally similar, there are significant differences between the favorite schools and the other schools

Penyusunan Peta Sastra Melalui Penelusuran Jejak Sastra Indonesia Sebagai Identitas Bangsa Yang Berkarakter

This research departs from various issues related to the definition of literature which always raises debates and dissatisfaction with the existing definition. Literature as national identity also raises debates. Those two reasons had, directly and indirectly, influenced the development of Indonesian map literature. Formation of Indonesian map literature from different periods needed to be clarified so it could provide a clear definition of Indonesian literature development. The aims of this research are (1) constructing Indonesian literature map which explains the development of Indonesian literacy from different periods; and (2) explaining literature as nation identity with character. To analyze the issues, theories and concepts about literature are applied. Thisresearch uses descriptive method. Data gathered by descriptive technique and content analysis. The main finding of this research is that there is a significant influence of Indonesian literature development by tracing Indonesian literature to the formation of nation identity with character

Signal-to-noise Ratio Study on Pipelined Fast Fourier Transform Processor

Fast Fourier transform (FFT) processor is a prevailing tool in converting signal in time domain to frequency domain. This paper provides signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) study on 16-point pipelined FFT processor implemented on field-programable gate array (FPGA). This processor can be used in vast digital signal applications such as wireless sensor network, digital video broadcasting and many more. These applications require accuracy in their data communication part, that is why SNR is an important analysis. SNR is a measure of signal strength relative to noise. The measurement is usually in decibles (dB). Previously, SNR studies have been carried out in software simulation, for example in Matlab. However, in this paper, pipelined FFT and SNR modules are developed in hardware form. SNR module is designed in Modelsim using Verilog code before implemented on FPGA board. The SNR module is connected directly to the output of the pipelined FFT module. Three different pipelined FFT with different architectures were studied. The result shows that SNR for radix-8 and R4SDC FFT architecture design are above 40dB, which represent a very excellent signal. SNR module on the FPGA and the SNR results of different pipelined FFT architecture can be consider as the novelty of this paper

Determining the Number of Parallel RC Branches in Polarization / Depolarization Current Modeling for XLPE Cable Insulation

An important element in the electric power distribution system is the underground cable. However continuous applications of high voltages unto the cable, may lead to insulation degradations and subsequent cable failure. Since any disruption to the electricity supply may lead to economic losses as well as lowering customer satisfaction, the maintenance of cables is very important to an electrical utility company. Thus, a reliable diagnostic technique that is able to accurately assess the condition of cable insulation operating is critical, in order for cable replacement exercise to be done. One such diagnostic technique to assess the level of degradation within the cable insulation is the Polarization / Depolarization Current (PDC) analysis. This research work attempts to investigate PDC behaviour for medium voltage (MV) cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated cables, via baseline PDC measurements and utilizing the measured data to simulate for PDC analysis. Once PDC simulations have been achieved, the values of conductivity of XLPE cable insulations can be approximated. Cable conductivity serves as an indicator to the level of degradation within XLPE cable insulation. It was found that for new and unused XLPE cables, the polarization and depolarization currents have almost overlapping trendlines, as the cable insulation’s conduction current is negligible. Using a linear dielectric circuit equivalence model as the XLPE cable insulation and its corresponding governing equations, it is possible to optimize the number of parallel RC branches to simulate PDC analysis, with a very high degree of accuracy. The PDC simulation model has been validated against the baseline PDC measurements

Pengaruh Peningkatan Tween 20 Sebagaisurfaktan Terhadapkarakteristik Dan Kestabilan Fisik Sediaanselfnanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System (Snedds) Simvastatin

SARI Simvastatin merupakan golongan obat BCS (Biopharmaceutics Classification System) kelas II dengan efek anti kolesterol.Simvastatin memiliki permeabilitas yang baik didalam saluran cerna, namun kelarutannya buruk didalam air.Beberapa sediaan dibuat untuk membantu kelarutan simvastatin, salah satunya adalah SNEDDS (Self Nano-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System) adalah sediaan yang dapat membentuk nanoemulsi dalam tubuh, setelah SNEDDS dikonsumsi oleh pasien.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh peningkatan jumlah tween 20 sebagai surfaktan terhadap karakteristik fisik, kestabilan fisik, dan perbedaan pelepasan obat SNEDDS simvastatin dibandingkan dengan kapsul konvensional. Serta mengetahui konsentrasi efektif surfaktan untuk membentuk formula SNEDDS simvastatin. SNEDDS dibuat dengan perbandingan minyak, kosurfaktan dan surfaktan 1:1:4; 1:1:5; 1:1:6; 1:1:7 dan 1:1:8. Data yang diperoleh dari hasil uji karakteristik fisik dan hasil pelepasan obat dianalisa menggunakan SPSS dengan taraf kepercayaan 95%, untuk melihat adakah perbedaan hasil dari peningkatan konsentrasi surfaktan yang digunakan.Komponen SNEDDS yang digunakan Isopropyl Myristat Oil (IPM) sebagai minyak, propilenglikol sebagai kosurfaktan dan tween 20 sebagai surfaktan.Hasil yang diperoleh menyimpulkan bahwa dengan peningkatan surfaktan meningkatkan nilai loading drug, emulsification time dan uji transmitan.SNEDDS simvastatin menghasilkan hasil uji pelepasan obat lebih tinggi dibandingkan kapsul simvastatin konvensional.SNEDDS simvastatin menunjukan hasil yang tidak berbeda terhadap kestabilan fisik karena FI-FV setelah cycling test dan uji kestabilan nanoemulsi dalam aquadest, AGF dan AIF tidak mengalami Perubahan atau stabil. Berdasarkan hasil uji karakteristik fisik, kestabilan fisik dan uji pelepasan obat didapatkan formula efektif dengan perbandingan IPM : propilenglikol: tween 20 sebesar 1:1:4

Pengaruh Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok terhadap Peningkatan Kecerdasan Sosial Siswa SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru Tahun Pelajaran 2015/2016

This study aimed to determine the effect of group guidance onimprovement of social intelligence IA class XI student of SMAN 5 Pekanbaru academicyear 2015/2016. This research was conducted in SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru from March2016 to May 2016. The method used is a method of real-experimental with patternspretest-posttest control group design. Research subjects in this study is a class XIstudent of SMAN 5 Pekanbaru with a low level of social intelligence. Data collectioninstrument was a questionnaire using Likert scale is modified. Data analysis techniqueused is the technique of nonparametric statistical correlation. Based on the results ofWilcoxon test is apparently a difference of social intelligence level of students beforeand after the implementation of the guidance of the group amounted to 38.2%.Furthermore, after the comparison between the experimental group and the controlgroup by Mann-Whitney test results there are significant differences of socialintelligence level of students in the experimental group with the level of socialintelligence of students in the control group

Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Epoxy-Composites: Electrical And Mechanical Characterization

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) got great attention because of their interesting physical and mechanical properties. Due to these interesting properties observed at the nanoscale have motivated scientific community to utilize CNTs as reinforcement in composite materials. In the present study, different CNTs and epoxy nano-composites with different wt% (1, 2, 3, and 4%) of f-MWCNTs were prepared and their surface morphology and orientation has been investigated in detail. Further, the surface investigation, electrical and mechanical tests were carried out on CNTs-filled and unfilled epoxy at maximum sonication time 30 minute to identify the loading effect on the properties of the materials. Experimental results depicts well dispersion of f-MWCNTs, significant improvement that the resistivity of pure epoxy decreased from 108 .m to average value 103 .m with 1, 2, 3, and 4wt% f-MWCNTs. The 4.5wt% CNTs/epoxy was attributed to poor dispersion of f-MWCNTs in the nanocomposte. The hardness of nanocomposite loading 1, 2, 3, 4wt% of CNTs, increased 20.7%, 23.02%, 25.62%, 29.09% respectively as compared to pure epoxy. We believe that our strategy for obtaining CNT–reinforced epoxy nanocomposites is a very promising technology and will open a new doors in fields of aviation, aerospace, marine and sporting goods

Analysis of a Metal Matrix Composites Automotive Component

This study presents an implementation of concurrent engineering (CE) and an analytical network process to form a new rating method as part of the manufacturing process and material analysis in the product development environment. The proposed procedure is referred to as a concurrent network (CN). It is planned for CN to carry out simultaneous analysis of all aspects of product elements by using CE strategy. Furthermore, CN enables interdependence and interrelationship analysis between product elements by implementing ANP. In this study, CN is utilized for the manufacturing process and material analysis of a metal matrix composites (MMCs) automotive component which is the brake disc. The results show that by using CN, all the product parameters can be analyzed comprehensively and the importance weights of the product parameters with regard to the MMCs brake disc performance are obtained. It is concluded that in the manufacturing process cluster the primary process parameter has the highest score, while in the material cluster the ranking is dominated by mechanical properties. This means that these sub-conceptual parameters are the most important ones to consider in order to achieve the required performance of the product

Seasonal and spatial dynamics of the primary vector of plasmodium knowlesi within a major transmission focus in Sabah, Malaysia

Background The simian malaria parasite Plasmodium knowlesi is emerging as a public health problem in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysian Borneo where it now accounts for the greatest burden of malaria cases and deaths. Control is hindered by limited understanding of the ecology of potential vector species. Methodology/Principal Findings We conducted a one year longitudinal study of P. knowlesi vectors in three sites within an endemic area of Sabah, Malaysia. All mosquitoes were captured using human landing catch. Anopheles mosquitoes were dissected to determine, oocyst, sporozoites and parous rate. Anopheles balabacensis is confirmed as the primary vector of. P. knowlesi (using nested PCR) in Sabah for the first time. Vector densities were significantly higher and more seasonally variable in the village than forest or small scale farming site. However An. balabacensis survival and P. knowlesi infection rates were highest in forest and small scale farm sites. Anopheles balabacensis mostly bites humans outdoors in the early evening between 1800 to 2000hrs. Conclusions/Significance This study indicates transmission is unlikely to be prevented by bednets. This combined with its high vectorial capacity poses a threat to malaria elimination programmes within the region. Author Summary The first natural infection of Plasmodium knowlesi was reported 40 years ago. At that time it was perceived that the infection would not affect humans. However, now P. knowlesi is the predominant malaria species (38% of the cases) infecting people in Malaysia and is a notable obstacle to malaria elimination in the country. Plasmodium knowlesi has also been reported from all countries in Southeast Asia with the exception of Lao PDR and Timor Leste. In Sabah, Malaysian Borneo cases of human P. knowlesi are increasing. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of the bionomics of the vectors is required so as to enable proper control strategies. Here, we conducted a longitudinal study in Kudat district, Sabah, to determine and characterize the vectors of P. knowlesi within this transmission foci. Anopheles balabacensis was the predominant mosquito in all study sites and is confirmed as vector for P. knowlesi and other simian malaria parasites. The peak biting time was in the early part of the evening between1800 to 2000. Thus, breaking the chain of transmission is an extremely challenging task for the malaria elimination programme