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Pelletization from nonwoody biomass has gained a lot of attention due to its potential to secure biomass feedstock supply and pricing. Studies have been conducted to produce biopellets from different parts of Napier grass plant. In this study, two different species of Napier grass were used. Two pressure points and five different times were varied accordingly. Proximate, ultimate, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses were performed to assess chemical properties. Statistical analysis of the collected data validated and supported the discussion. The produced pellets of Napier grass exhibited good energy density comparable to those in the literature based on gross calorific values. The pellet density demonstrated a significant effect with time, pressure, and feedstock ratios. The pellet durability test showed comparable characteristics to another biomass pellet. Both Pakchong Napier grass (PNG) and wild Napier grass (WNG) biopellet densities obtained were higher than 0.650 g/cm

Disk bypass pipeline inspection gauge (PIG) is considered as an efficient device for pigging operations including cleaning, maintaining and inspecting pipelines. The PIG performance is influenced by the fluid flow characteristics as PIG moves forward due to differential pressure of fluid around the PIG. This study focuses on flow characterization of fluid around disk bypass PIG for natural gases pipelines including methane, ethane, and butane using computational fluid dynamics approach. The control volume method with steady state Turbulent k-? model was applied for simulation purposes using ANSYS Fluent 19 software. Fluid velocities at different sections around PIG and differential pressure were investigated for various bypass opening percentages. The results showed that by increasing bypass opening percentages from 5% to 15%, fluid velocity at bypass opening section has reduced 28.28%, 40.43%, and 21.21% for ethane, butane, and methane, respectively, while differential pressure reduced 88%, 86% and 89%. This indicated that 15% bypass opening percentage provided the best flow characteristics among all cases considered. At 15% bypass opening percentage, methane resulted in the lowest fluid velocity at bypass opening section and lowest differential pressure compared to others. Additionally, a correlation of differential pressure of these gases as a function of bypass opening percentage and other parameters was also developed for first time. All results are important for design selection of PIG parameters for efficient pigging operation.

This study aims to analyze the strategic effectiveness of Zakat collection carried out by West Java BAZNAS. In this study the author uses a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques that are descriptive analysis. The data used in this study were obtained from the results of observations at the place of research, direct interviews with related sources, and collection of documentation as data collection techniques in this study. The results and findings of this study indicate that the collection of zakat made has a decrease. Where there are internal factors of West Java BAZNAS that have not been optimal and public awareness in carrying out zakat is still low. This research is expected to be a reference for zakat institutions, academics, and the public about the need for support in collecting zakat.

This study aims to examine the effect of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and consumer satisfaction on online purchasing behavior. This study used 200 respondents taken from the general public living in the area of Batam. The type of data used in this study is the interval scale. Scaling method used in the instrument of Likert scale with 5 rating categories. Data processing techniques in this study using software program SPSS 17. The results of this study indicate that the variables perceived ease of use, variable perceived usefulness, and consumer satisfaction effect on online purchasing behavior either partially or simultaneously. For further research is expected to increase the number of samples, change the sample or add research variables.

This study aims to analyze the challenges of the dual banking system during macroeconomic fluctuations. By using the default probability mapping method and macroeconomic stress testing, we can measure the stability of the financial system through credit calculation. In addition, by using the stress test method, we can find information about the characteristics of the financial system in crises and its financial-related assistance in the financial system. Considering if a financial system can detect it early, the government can take preventative measures to minimize the consequences. The results of the study show that Islamic banking has a higher default probability than conventional banking. So it can be concluded that the current stability of Islamic banking is not better than conventional banking. Our findings suggest that inflation is only a macroeconomic variable that has a high level of sensitivity to the default probability of banks. Moreover, Islamic and conventional banking have different responses to the sensitivity of inflationary interventions.

The Entrepreneurship Index (EI) serves as a measurement tool that effectively determines if one possesses the prospect of becoming a successful entrepreneur by assessing several essential aspects, such as entrepreneurial orientation, personality, leadership, motivation and knowledge, pertaining to functional skills. Hence, the cross-sectional design was adopted in this study and quantitative data were gathered from some randomly selected 800 Asnafs (those eligible for zakat—donation for the poor) listed under the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Customs Council. The outcomes of this study that classify the aspects of EI are grouped into three categories: low, medium, and high EI. As a result, the variances between high class and both medium and low classes have been double and triple, respectively. Furthermore, participants from Bachok, on an average, obtained higher scores on EI, in comparison to those from other districts. These findings can be turned into an essential measurement tool to indicate both entrepreneurial potentials and readiness among those from rural low-income households, which can be employed by relevant bodies in their attempt to aid those with entrepreneurial prospects and higher possibilities of attaining success in the business arena.

The presence of COVID-19 as a pandemic, determined by WHO, has destroyed all activities in society, including the people of Pekalongan city. The Covid-19 virus, which initially had an impact on the health sector, it immediately turned out to also have a domino effect on other sectors, such as the economic, as well as the social one; including the tourism. Restrictions on human movement from one place to another, prohibition of crowding and avoiding crowds make tourist objects deserted by visitors. Considering this pandemic is not known when it will end, and then all parties must prepare themselves with a new custom adaptation order. Of course, it requires the readiness of all parties, both local governments and tourism actors in Pekalongan City. This study is a qualitative descriptive, and data collection is taken by conducting a survey to each object that is examined with a question guide. The results of the study stated that the compliance of managers, employees and visitors in the modern market and hospitality area was high with a value from 85% to 100%. On the other hand, the compliance of managers, employees and visitors in the traditional market area of batik village, wholesaler, batik museum tourism with a compliance value of the Health protocol was from 50% to 75%. Furthermore, compliance of managers, employees and visitors in the Sari beach tourism area, open space areas, religious tourism and restaurants with a value of compliance with the Health protocol was from 20% to 60%. The majority of non-compliance is due to the absence of punishments for violations of Health protocols.

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efek pemberian pakan terbatas dan tepung bawang putih terhadap kadar protein dan kolesterol daging ayam pedaging. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan ayam pedaging sebanyak 72 ekor yang dibagi atas empat perlakuan: Perlakuan I, diberikan pakan basal dan tidak diberikan tepung bawang putih, Perlakuan II, diberikan pakan basal dan diberikan tepung bawang putih 3 mg/ekor/hari, Perlakuan III setiap 4 hari diberikan pakan basal, selang 1 hari dipuasakan (24 jam), dan tidak diberikan tepung bawang putih, Perlakuan IV, setiap 4 hari diberikan pakan basal, selang 1 hari puasa (24 jam), dan saat pemuasaan diberikan tepung bawang putih 3 mg/ekor/hari. Pemuasaan dilakukan mulai umur 15 hari. Masing-masing perlakuan terdiri atas tiga ulangan. Pemberian tepung bawang putih dilakukan dengan cara dicampurkan kedalam pakan komersil dan diberikan selama dua kali (pagi dan sore). Pengambilan sampel ayam pada umur 36 hari. Variabel yang diamati yaitu: kadar protein dan kadar kolestrol daging. Data dianalisis dengan analisis varian dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian pakan terbatas dan tepung bawang putih tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0.05) terhadap kadar protein dan kolesterol daging. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian pakan terbatas dan tepung bawang putih tidak meningkatkan kadar protein dan tidak menurunkan kadar kolesterol daging ayam pedaging. (Effect restricted feeding and garlic powder on protein content, and meat cholesterol in broilers) ABSTRACT. This study aimed to determine the effect administration restricted feeding and garlic powder on the protein and meat cholesterol.. This study used chicken broiler as much as 72 chicks which were divided into four treatments: The first treatment, the chicks were given commercial feed ad libitum and withouth garlic powder, the second treatment, the chick were given commercial feed ad libitum and supplemented by garlic powder 3 mg/ head/day, the third treatment every 4 days given feed ad libitum, an interval of one-day fasting (24 hours), and are not given garlic powder, treatment IV, every 4 days given feed ad libitum , an interval of one-day fasting (24 hours), and when fasting given garlic powder 3 mg / head / day. Every treatment consisterd on tree reapeated. Garlic powder mixed into comercial feed and given twice a day. (morning and afternoon). Taken chicks sample done when the chicks aged of 36 days. Variables observed were: protein and cholesterol. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance followed by Duncan test level of 5%. The results showed that feeding is limited and garlic powder not significantly (P >0.05) on protein and cholesterol.

Modes are melody forming tone arrangement derived from the progression of natural basic tone (major scale) and grouped based on patterns and produced nuances. This paper emphasizes on to similarity analysis of seven types of modes, i.e Ionian, Dorian, Phyrgian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. Each modes has been recorded in C major scale and analyzed by spectral analysis with Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) method to determine the similarity to one another. The results showed the similarity between modes based on the value of minimum cumulative distance or similarity cost. There are high resemblances to each other between Ionian, Dorian, Phyrgian, and Lydian mode. High similarities between Mixolydian and Locrian modes. Aeolian mode stand on its own because it has large similarity cost value.

Pengaruh Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia dan Sistem Pengendalian Internal terhadap Nilai Informasi Pelaporan Keuangan Daerah Kabupaten Takalar The Influence of Quality Human Resources and Controlling Internal System to The Information Value of Financial Reporting in Takalar Regency Ahmad Syakir Ratna A. Damayanti Agus Bandang Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji: (1) Pengaruh kualitas sumber daya manusia terhadap nilai informasi pelaporan keuangan. (2) Pengaruh kualitas sistem pengendalian internal terhadap nilai informasi pelaporan keuangan. Metode pengumpulan data adalah dengan penyebaran kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada 58 responden yang merupakan staf BPKD di Kabupaten Takalar. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi berganda dengan uji t. Hasil penelitian ini adalah kualitas sumber daya manusia berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai informasi pelaporan keuangan dan sistem pengendalian internal berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai informasi pelaporan keuangan di Kabupaten Takalar. Bagi instansi pemerintahan diharapkan agar dapat meningkatkan kualitas kinerjanya dalam hal pengelolaan keuangan dengan memperhatikan dan meningkatkan kualitas sumberdaya manusia yang dimiliki serta didukung dengan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi seoptimal mungkin dan adanya rancangan sistem pengendalian internal yang memadai agar menghasilkan laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah yang bernilai. Kata Kunci: Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia, Sistem Pengendalian Internal, Nilai Informasi Pelaporan Keuangan. The purpose of this research are: (1) The influences of the quality human resources to information value of financial reporting. (2) The influences of the controlling internal system to information value of financial reporting. The method in collecting the data is using questioner which was distribute to 58 responden who were staff of BPKD in Takalar regency. The results of this study is the quality human resources significantly influence the information value of financial reporting and the controlling internal system significantly influence the information value of financial reporting in Takalar regency. For the government agency can be improved the quality of credibility on financial organizing with utilization of information technology be optimum and controlling internal system design availability which are produce financial region government reported with high value. Keywords: Quality Human Resources, Controlling Internal System, Information Value of Financial Reporting

The development of financing of the Islamic banking can not be separated from the role of the accounts officer who became most important marketing personnel on the financial product. By running the functions and role of an account officer at Islamic banking financing the improvement can be realized. It was proven that the increase in 2013 amounted to 80,85% of the total disbursements of Islamic banking or Rp 135, 58 trillion invested in financing activities. Growth is directed to financing the real sector in the form of financing (mudarabah and musharakah), accounts receivable (murabaha, istisna, and qardh), and in the form of ijarah financing. The development financing in 2013 still dominated murabahah receivables amounting to Rp 80,95 trillion or 59.71% followed musharakah financing that amounted to Rp 25,21 trillion (18.59%) and mudarabah financing amounting to Rp 11,44 trillion (8.44%), and qardh receivables amounting to Rp 11,19 trillion (8.25%). Factor of quality accounts officer was instrumental in supporting the development of Islamic banks, and on the one hand improve the ability of the real sector in employment.

Analisis spektral dilakukan untuk membandingkan pola musik Jawa terhadap musik klasik karangan Mozart (1756-1791) dengan metode Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficient (MFCC) dan Beat Strenght. Analisis MFCC menggunakan Hamming window dan konversi RGB menggunakan persamaan kemiripan dalam proses visualisasi. Analisis Beat Strenght berdasarkan nilai PEAK dan SUM pada Beat Histogram. Hasil analisis MFCC menunjukkan bahwa pola musik klasik dengan musik jawa mempunyai tingkat kemiripan 98,0% untuk March of The Priests from The Magic Flute dan 90,3% untuk Piano Sonata in C Major. Analisis Beat Strenght menunjukkan 89,8% kemiripan untuk March of The Priests from The Magic Flute dan 72,6% untuk Piano Sonata in C Major. Abstract Spectral analysis between Javanese music and classical music by Mozart (1756-1791) using MFCC and Beat Strenght has been conducted. MFCC analysis using Hamming window and RGB conversion using similarity equation in visualization process. Beat Strength analysis based on PEAK and SUM value of Beat Histogram. The result shows that the pattern of classical music and Javanese music has 98.0% similarity for March of The Priests from The Magic Flute and 90.3% for Piano Sonata in C Major. Beat Strength analysis shows 89.8% similarity for March of The Priests from The Magic Flute and 72.6% for Piano Sonata in C Major.