Multi-Agent System Interaction in Integrated SCM\ud

Coordination between organizations on strategic, tactical and operation levels leads to more effective and efficient supply chains. Supply chain management is increasing day by day in modern enterprises.. The environment is becoming competitive and many enterprises will find it difficult to survive if they do not make their sourcing, production and distribution more efficient. Multi-agent supply chain management has recognized as an effective methodology for supply chain management. Multi-agent systems (MAS) offer new methods compared to conventional, centrally organized architectures in the scope of supply chain management (SCM). Since necessary data are not available within the whole supply chain, an integrated approach for production planning and control taking into account all the partners involved is not feasible. In this study we show how MAS architecture interacts in the integrated SCM architecture with the help of various intelligent agents to highlight the above problem

Inflation and financial sector correlation: the case of Bangladesh

This paper examines the impact of inflation on financial development in case of Bangladesh for the period of 1985-2005. In doing so, ARDL bounds testing approach and Error Correction Method (ECM) have been employed. Empirical findings reveal that high trends of inflation impede the performance of financial markets. GDP per capita promotes development of financial sector through its causal channels.Financial Sector, Inflation, Pakistan, ARDL Approach

Perancangan Alat Penukar Kalor Menggunakan Harga Fouling Fungsi Waktu dan Kondisi Operasi Beda Temperatur Rata-rata Konstan

Persoalan utama pada perancangan alat penukar kalor adalah menentukan dimensi alat sesuai dengan data perancangan yang ditetapkan.Tulisan ini bertujuan merancang alat penukar kalor tipe shell and tube, one pass shell two pass tube dengan menggunakan harga fouling fungsi waktu. Alat akan dioperasikan pada kondisi beda temperatur rata-rata konstan. Pada perancangan ini, dilakukan perhitungan dengan beberapa variasi waktu alat akan dilakukan perawatan (cleaning), yaitu setelah 6 ; 9 dan 12 bulan, serta variasi beban termal, yaitu beban termalnya tinggal 60% ; 70%; 80% dan 90% dari kondisi awal. Beban termal yang direncanakan,  Q  = 506 900 W. Temperatur fluida yang direncanakan, Tci  =  38,  Tco  =  44Thi  =  62,  Tho  =  50  Dan ukuran pipa yang dipilih adalah, diameter pipa  do  =  0,013  m, panjang pipa  L  =  3,556  m

Bioactive Compounds From Torbangun [Plectranthus Amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng] Chloroform Fraction Induce Apoptosis in Breast Cancer (Mcf-7 Cells) in Vitro

Torbangun (Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng) is a medicinal plant that has been traditionally used in tropical countries to cure various illnesses. The objective of this study was to identify the active compounds in the chloroform fraction which have effect on the apoptosis-related genes expression of breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Apoptosis was observed morphologically using Hoechst nuclear staining. Expression of the genes was analyzed using Real-Time PCR. Chemical compounds of the plant fractions were determined using LC-MS. Result of cell morphology observation clearly indicated apoptosis after the treatment of the plant fraction. Increased expression of anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 could not prevent the cells from apoptosis. Expressions of p53 and p21 genes were increased significantly. The expressions of caspase 9, caspase 7 and caspase 1 were increased at concentration-dependent manner. Most of the compounds in the chloroform fraction are identified as diterpenoids which may contribute to the apoptosis inducing activity of the fraction

Defining Distinctiveness Aspect of Place Identity in Urban Heritage Tourism

In supporting heritage tourism, emotional and psychological reactions between people and the places are required until the sites are no longer a mere identity of the geographical formation. The positive perception of people indicates satisfaction that is strongly influenced by the image of an urban area. The image defines the character of the place (spirit of place). In shaping the image of place, place identity takes a significant role and distinctiveness is one aspect of it that contributes in. This research aims to investigate the distinctiveness aspect and its influences in defining place identity of urban heritage area by using variable, i.e. landmark, uniqueness, particular character, and different perception. It focuses on the historical corridor of Medan City, Indonesia, chosen due to its significant role in the establishment of Medan City in past and the existence of historic buildings. This research combined qualitative and quantitative method through field observation and nine in-depth interviews as well as 360 questionnaires distribution, respectively to examine the perception of residents and visitors. This research contributes in defining place identity that can be used as evaluation and indicator for future planning. It will benefit in securing place identity towards support in urban heritage tourism that improves the quality of life. The result indicates that the existence of heritage buildings as landmark allows someone to have a unique affiliation to the research area. However, the diversity of interesting cultural activity, local product as well public facilities requires more improvement

Determination of Average Aggregation Number of Solochrome Mordant Dyes by Spectrophotometric Method

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The Foundations of Islamic Finance: Appraising the Approaches and Challenges

The emergence of Islamic finance as a system of thought and practice is timely in the midst of world crisis and the uncertain proposals for solving it. It is hoped that Islamic finance could offer a coherent perspective for understanding real economic problems as well as a genuine alternative to the very foundations of how finance should be managed to actualize human prosperity. It is widely expected that Islamic finance will continuously evolve into a more sophisticated form and structure in the next decade. Some, however, question whether the development is moving on the right track to realize the hopes pinned on it at the time of its initial establishment. This embarks from the differences in understanding the raison d?etre of Islamic finance emergence and hence approach taken in developing the industry. In this paper we argue that Islamic finance should be directed to provide for meaningful development in thetwenty-first century, Islamic finance must realize its full potential as a system, not merely a stopgap means of surviving the crisis. It must go beyond that to provide the guidelines for managing a good economy, stimulating growth and development, realizing socio-economic justice and promoting employment and stability. It cannot limit itself to merely offering economic and financial practices that satisfy the minimum standard of legal requirements

Ajaran Moral dalam Lirik Lagu Dolanan Anak

Lagu dolanan anak adalah salah satu bentuk lagu jawa yang digunakan anak-anak dari suku jawa untuk bermain. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan ajaran moral dalam lirik lagu dolanan anak tersebut. Hal yang akan dibahas yaitu mengenai wujud, jenis dan cara menjabarkan ajaran moral dalam lagu dolanan anak. metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Data penelitian ini berwujud kata, frasa, dan perkataan dalam lirik lagu dolanan. Data penelitian ini diperoleh dengan cara membaca berkali-kali lirik lagu dolanan anak dilanjutkan dengan menulis data. Selanjutnya data dengan cara deskrip- tif, untuk menemukan wujud, jenis, dan cara menjabarkan ajaran moralnya

Estimation and measurement of effective line mobility on a non-deterministic thin plate excited by a piezoelectric patch

This paper derived the expression to estimate the effective line moment mobility of a non-deterministic thin plate under moment excitation by a piezoelectric patch actuator. The piezoelectric patch actuator is assumed to generate purely line moments at each of its edges and regarded as a finite number of point moments acting on an infinite plate, which is achieved by integration method. The theoretical model is validated using MATLAB simulation and compared with experimental measurements on a randomized thin plate. The derived effective line moment mobility managed to closely estimate high-frequency response while cutting significant computational time and resource. Results from this study can be used in many applications ranging from vibration isolation where power transmission between the isolator with an area distribution and its host structure can be determined more accurately, and to design the optimal shunt circuit of a piezoelectric shunt damper for maximum power dissipation in order to reduce vibration of a non-deterministic thin plate

Urban Rainfall-Runoff Study To Validate The Design Chart In The Malaysian Urban Storm Water Management Manual (MSMA).

Knowledge on rainfall-runoff response is vital in engineering practices for developing area in the humid tropics. This paper will discuss the runoff response due to varying rainfall within small Malaysian urban catchment