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Polymer modified binders have been used for long time to improve the quality of asphalt pavement. This study investigates the effect of crumb rubber and latex on the properties of bitumen binders. Crumb rubber and latex were added to the control 60/70 pen grade bitumen. Four different proportions of crumb rubber and latex were considered in this study: 0%, 4%, 6% and 8% by weight of bitumen binder. The effect of crumb rubber and latex were evaluated through standard penetration and softening point tests as well as dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test. Temperature ranges of 20°C - 40°C were used for the DSR rheological testing. The results showed that the addition of crumb rubber and latex leads to a promising improvement on the binder properties. A reduction in penetration and an increase in softening point temperature were observed with the addition of either crumb rubber or latex, this indicates improvement in stiffness and rutting resistance. The analysis on DSR results also show that the modified binders have good rutting resistance.

Bituminous binder modification has been acknowledged as one of the methods to improve asphalt pavement quality. This study is focussing on investigating the effect of Portland cement and hydrated lime on asphalt pavement of which different percentages (4%, 6% and 8% by weight of bitumen binder) were added to the control 60/70 pen grade bitumen. The effect of the two additives were evaluated through penetration, softening point and dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) tests. Temperature ranges of 20°C - 40°C were used for the DSR rheological testing. The results showed that addition of both hydrated lime and Portland cement had a significant influence on the binder properties. A reduction in penetration and increase in softening point temperature were observed with increase in additive content, this indicates improvement in stiffness and rutting resistance. Also, the DSR rheological analysis shows that the modified binders have higher rutting resistance.

Utilities have an interest in knowing the potential solar electricity generation within their local grid area, matching to the effective electricity demand from buildings. This information is relevant for grid expansion planning and maintenance. However, the hourly information on electricity demand and solar electricity generation is hardly available, as smart meters with hourly resolution are not commonly installed. Within a techno-economic assessment financed by the Swiss government and the Swiss Gas Association, we provide such hourly generation and demand data using a GIS-based building stock model (BSM). In this model, we merge GIS information on buildings (location, building type, etc.) together with the 3D-building shapes to estimate overall energy reference area of each building in the investigated spatial area. Based on the total floor area and on parameters such as building types and use, we estimate the annual electricity demand per building. Based on economic parameters such as costs and cost developments for energy saving measures and appliances, amongst others, we model potential future energy demand (scenario analysis). In the load module of the BSM model, the annual demand is then broken down into hourly load profiles for selected building-related applications using a partial decomposition approach. Depending on the demand structure (e.g. different appliances develop different demand patterns), the future load profile deviates from the nowadays known standard load profile.On the generation side, the potential for installed photovoltaic power per building is merged into the BSM based on data from the Swiss solar cadastre. Using the hourly radiation profile for the spatial area under investigation, the annual solar electricity generation is broken down into hourly values. By comparing hourly electricity demand and solar generation, we derive estimates for the share of self-consumption of solar generation, indicating the need for potential grid expansion on selected grid nodes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aim: Endometriosis affects the ovaries and causes a decrease in the oocyte quality during endometrial receptivity. During the development of ovarian follicles, paracrine communication occurs between granulosa cells and oocytes. This study was conducted to determine the effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation on tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) receptor 1 (TNFR1) expression, granulosa cell apoptosis, and folliculogenesis in endometriosis mouse models. Materials and Methods: This study involved 42 female mice, which were divided into three groups: Healthy mice (T0), endometriosis mice without transplantation (T1), and endometriosis mice with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation (T2). The mice were injected intraperitoneally with endometrial fragments (200 ?L) to become endometriosis models. On day 15, the endometriosis models received mesenchymal stem cells. Sample collection was performed on day 29. Granulosa cell apoptosis and TNFR1 expression were examined using immunohistochemical staining, and folliculogenesis was assessed using hematoxylin and eosin staining of ovary samples. The data obtained from both examinations were statistically analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results: The results showed that TNFR1 expression is significantly decreased in T2 (p<0.004). The apoptosis of granulosa cells was lower in T2 (p<0.000). The primary, secondary, and graafian follicle counts in T2 were significantly increased. Conclusion: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in endometriosis mouse models can reduce TNFR1 expression and granulosa cell apoptosis and improve folliculogenesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Some bad postures resulting from bad habits that had lasted since childhood, especially posture while accessing internet using gadget, might lead to some complications in adolescence. Aim: In this community engagement program, we tried to explore internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain proportions in some students. Material and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a senior high school at Jonggol, West Java, in February 2023. Students were gathered to have an education class about good posture. Before the education session, we asked the students to explore whether they had internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain by filling out the Indonesian Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire and Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Results: Thirty-nine students were involved in this study. As many as 19 (48.7%) students have an internet addiction. More than 50% of the addicted students often have moderate-severe pain in their neck, back and right wrist and reported that the pain interferes with their daily activities. Conclusions: Almost half of students attending posture education class had internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain. A further study with a larger sample size needs to be conducted to show the correlation between internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain in adolescence and other factors that correlate with them.

Background: As a complication of pregnancy, uncontrolled hypertension will continue to be a complication that harms both mother and baby. Pomegranate peel, which contains high antioxidants, is potentially used as an antihypertensive of adjuvant pharmacological therapy. However, there has been no research on the effect of pomegranate extract in lowering blood pressure, so it is necessary to do related research. Purpose: Analyze the effect of pomegranate peel extract on blood pressure and nitric oxide levels in gestational hypertension. Methods: This is a quasi-experiment design pre-post-test with the control group. Through purposive sampling techniques, 32 respondents were divided into two groups. During 14 days, the intervention group received nifedipine 10 mg/day with 500 mg of pomegranate peel extract, while another group was only given nifedipine 10 mg/day. Results: The blood pressure of the intervention group decreased compared to the control group (p

Objective: To prove the effect of cassava leaves jerky (Mannihot Esculennta) on prolactin hormone levels and breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers in the Working Area of the Rejosari Health Center of Pekanbaru City. Methods: This study used True Experiment Design with a pretest and posttest design with the control group, using a simple random sampling with a total of 28 breastfeeding mothers, 14 intervention group respondents, and 14 control group respondents. The intervention group was given cassava leaves jerky 60 gr/day, and the control group was given jerky without cassava leaves 20 gr/day for 2 weeks. Both groups were observed 3 times by weighing the baby's weight and checking the level of the hormone prolactin after administering the intervention using the ELISA method. Data analysis using Mann-Whitney, TIndependent, Repeated ANOVA test. Results: There was a difference in the average difference of prolactin hormone levels in the intervention group and control group with a p-value of 0.000 (

Abstract. The Indonesian construction sector plays a substantial role in the nation's economic growth. According to the World Economic Forum, this industry currently contributes approximately 6% to the global GDP and is projected to increase to 14.7% by 2030. Nevertheless, the construction sector predominantly relies on traditional craft-based methods, resulting in suboptimal performance and quality due to limited technology utilization. Hence, the Indonesian construction industry must increase investment in technology adoption, development, and application to enhance national development support. Material technology plays an essential role in construction projects. A survey of 40 Indonesian contractors revealed that the utilization priority for concrete and steel materials remains high under normal conditions and during the covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical development, utilization, contribution, and future strategy for concrete and steel construction material technology in Indonesia. Contrastingly, this data is crucial for shaping construction technology development and utilization policies in Indonesia. The study will systematically chart the technological landscape in the country, employing literature reviews, interviews, and questionnaires as its methodology. Abstrak. Sektor konstruksi Indonesia memainkan peran penting dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi negara ini. Menurut World Economic Forum, industri ini memberikan kontribusi sekitar 6% terhadap Produk Domestik Bruto (PDB) global dan diperkirakan akan meningkat menjadi sekitar 14,7% pada tahun 2030. Namun, sektor konstruksi masih sangat mengandalkan metode tradisional, yang mengakibatkan kinerja yang kurang optimal dan kualitas yang rendah karena rendahnya penggunaan teknologi. Oleh karena itu, industri konstruksi Indonesia harus meningkatkan investasi dalam adopsi, pengembangan, dan penerapan teknologi untuk meningkatkan dukungan pengembangan nasional. Teknologi material memainkan peran penting dalam proyek konstruksi. Sebuah survei terhadap 40 kontraktor Indonesia mengungkapkan bahwa prioritas pemanfaatan material beton dan baja tetap tinggi dalam kondisi normal dan selama pandemi covid-19. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran menyeluruh tentang perkembangan historis, pemanfaatan, kontribusi, dan strategi masa depan untuk teknologi material konstruksi beton dan baja di Indonesia. Sebaliknya, data ini krusial dalam kebijakan pengembangan dan pemanfaatan teknologi konstruksi di Indonesia. Studi ini akan secara sistematis menggambarkan lanskap teknologi di negara ini, dengan menggunakan studi literatur, wawancara, dan kuesioner sebagai metodologi utamanya.

In facilities where a track required is not available for gait speed test, a simpler method using a shorter track and test duration is needed. One of such methods is the 4-meter gait speed. This study aimed to determine the cut off values for 4MGS and its correlation with the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), a more common functional performance test with shorter track and time. Data for this study were collected at the Department of Rehabilitation of Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital during the period of August 2016 to March 2017. The consecutive sampling approach was used to recruit healthy Indonesian adults (n=61) aged 18–50 years into this cross sectional study. The anthropometric and respiratory variables were measured as descriptive data and the cut-off values were determined by calculating the mean 4-meter gait speed (4MGS)-2SD for each gender. The 6MWT was performed afterwards to assess the correlation between 4MGS and 6-minute walk distance (6MWD). Results presented a mean 4MGS value of 2.114±0.309 m/s (male) and 1.908±0.227m/s (female) with the cut-off values for normal gait speed of 1.496 m/s and 1.454m/s for male and female, respectively. Factors affecting 4MGS were body height, body weight, forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). The 4MGS is only shown to be weakly correlated with 6MWD (r=0.314, p=0.014). The cut-off values for 4MGS can be used as a reference to assess the normality of gait speed as a parameter of functional mobility in healthy Indonesian adults and should be used in adjunct to 6MWT to represent a comprehensive functional capacity status.

Walking is an essential component of daily life and studies have shown the growing number of clinicians performing walking tests in their daily practice. This study is aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Four-Meter Gait Speed (4MGS) test for healthy Indonesian adults (Mongoloid race). Data collection were conducted at the Rehabilitation Department of Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital during the period of August 2016 to March 2017. Two observers and two trials were involved in measuring the gait speed in the 4MGS test with a 6 meter track. All accumulated data were analyzed for validity using the Bland-Altman test, while test re-test reliability was done using Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency. Sixty-one subjects were involved in this study. There were no significant differences in inter-trial comparison from both observers (P=0.262 and P=0.954). Similarly, intra-observer walking speed comparison in both trials were also not significantly different (P=0.117 and P=0.869). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value between the first and second tests from observer I was 0.839 (Cronbach Alpha,0.911) while the value for observer II was 0.902 (Cronbach Alpha, 0.948). The ICC value between observer I and II in the first trial was 0.906 (Cronbach Alpha, 0.950); whereas the second trial demonstrated a value of 0.890 (Cronbach Alpha, 0.941). Thus, the 6 meter track 4MGS has a good validity and reliability for healthy Indonesian adults. It is expected that the walking speed from this study can be used for Mongoloid race living in other countries and the 4MGS can become an alternative speed-based walk test, especially during COVID-19 pandemic, due to its practicality in measuring functional capacity in a shorter duration.

The purpose of this study was to find out whether or not new habit, cashless transaction, would still be used after the Covid-19 pandemic or in the new normal era, considering that this was a situational or temporary factor. The population of this research was individual consumers who were currently more likely to have higher intensity in cashless transactions than they did before the pandemic. This research was a study conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesian society by examining the effect of perceived security, perceived risk, facilitating condition, Self-Efficacy of trust in online payments, and the use of cashless on Usage Continuance intention. The results of this study with 594 tested samples were two insignificant correlations. They were perceived risk toward trust in online payments and self-efficacy on usage continuance intention. These findings could support a wide range of stakeholders - both first movers/ pioneers and newcomers to the e-money segment, as the information about promotion and selection of the right market for their products.

Demand on eco-friendly products is burgeoning, as a form adaptation to climate change mitigation strategy. Hence, environmental issues are still considered as an emerging topic that concerns the tourism sector. Planned Behavior Theory (TPB) describes the formation of environmentally friendly behavior intentions in green purchase intentions of natural batik dyes. Data were obtained from 200 visitors who ever purchased natural dyed batik during their craft shopping tours to the city of Batik, Pekalongan Indonesia. The data were further analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The initial model's calculation results reveal that green subjective norm has no significant relationship on green purchase intention. Furthermore, green product knowledge and attitude positively impact green purse intention of batik products made from natural ingredients. The results showed that INELOC does not moderate the relationship between attitude (ATT) on green purchase intention. Craft shopping tour is becoming popular choice of sightseeing bundling offered by travel agents. Besides its positive value, increasing demand on the handicraft shopping also has a negative consequence on the environment. The destruction occurs as a result of rapid growth in consumption, hence, purchasing environmentally friendly products can be a way to minimize the climate change and balancing the ecosystems. Demand on eco-friendly products is burgeoning, as a form adaptation to climate change mitigation strategy. Realizing that the river pollution can endanger people's health, MSMEs have started producing batik with natural dyes. Although the number of MSMEs that produce natural dyed batik products is not high, the Pekalongan City Government is continually socialize the importance of reducing chemical waste and river pollution. These findings have important implications for marketers and policymakers of natural dye batik

Prefabricated construction is now familiar and widely used in various parts of the world. The important thing in the composite structure is the shear connection. Advanced bolt shear connectors are one of the innovations for prefabricated construction because their use is more efficient. The shear capacity of the advanced bolt shear connectors was carried out with the nonlinear finite element method using MIDAS FEA software and then compared with the results of laboratory testing and theoretical equations. There were 8 models to be tested with 2 variations of bolt diameters (12 mm and 16 mm) and 3 variations of bolt pretension (without pretension, 0.2Pc pretension, 0.5Pc pretension, and 0.8Pc pretension). The results of the analysis show that the diameter of the bolts has a large effect on the shear capacity of the shear connectors where with the same bolt pretension, the shear capacity increases 71.4286% - 73.0769% on the test models with 16 mm bolts. Bolt pretension also affects the shear capacity of the shear connectors although the impact is small, 1.9231% - 7.6923% (12 mm diameter bolts) and 1.1111% - 6.6667% (16 mm diameter bolts) from the value of the shear capacity of the model without pretension. The most optimal pretension is 0.5Pc for 2 bolt diameter variations. In the results of the analysis of the finite element method and laboratory tests, the deflection is directly proportional to the shear capacity of the models.

One of the main parts in the planning of reinforced concrete structures lies in the beam column joint (BCJ) connection. The beam-column connection consists of interior, exterior, and knee joints. In this study an analysis has been carried out regarding the behavior of the joints on the exterior of the beam-column joints and look for the capacity of the structural strength of the beam-column using conventional methods. The connection type component will be carried out based on the results of laboratory test results and modifying the connection type based on the data search obtained, then compared with the Midas FEA Software. The results of the analysis of the capacity of beam-column joints based on ASCE 41 and finite elements in the yield condition yield smaller values with a difference of 1.34% - 4%. In the inside hook modification using laboratory and finite element test methods, the difference in capacity values is greater, namely 2.91% - 8.12%. The behavior of the beam-column joints capacity when two U-bar joint shear reinforcement was added did not increase significantly by 2.77% and the behavior of the beam-column joints when four U-bar joint shear reinforcement was added showed a high increase by 95.26%.

The prevalence of malnutrition in Indonesia in the last 20 years remains high. This shows that management through curative aspects is not enough. A new strategy is needed to solve the problem as well as to overcome the risk factors. The root cause of malnutrition in Indonesia is the lack of maternal knowledge and power towards their nutrition status. This study aims to determine the mentoring that To do through a tutorial module on malnutrition risk factors. This expects to empower mothers on caring for 6-60 months old children. This research is a twosample experimental study with controls. Respondents were mothers who had children aged 6-60 months. A total of 39 mothers choose a control group and 38 mothers as a treatment group. The mentoring method was given to the treatment group while providing counseling to the control group: multivariate ANOVA and independent t-tests to show maternal empowerment. Mentoring on caregiving was very effective in increasing mothers' abilities to care for their children's nutrition (p <0.05). Hence, the mentoring method could empower mothers to care for their children (p = 0.005). It took six months to empower 13.2% of mothers with a minimum knowledge score of 2.5 and practice of 3.1 times, respectively, much higher than the counseling method. Mothers who are already empowering will be aware of any deviation in their children's nutritional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Penerimaan pajak merupakan sumber penerimaan yang dapat diperoleh secara terus menerus dan dapat dikembangkan secara optimal sesuai kebutuhan. Hal tersebut tentunya harus berbanding lurus dengan tingginya tingkat kepatuhan wajib pajak yang salah satunya ditunjang dengan adanya perubahan PTKP. Karena besar kecilnya penerimaan pajak akan sangat di pengaruhi oleh sejauh mana kesadaran masyarakat dalam melaksanakan kewajiban perpajakannya dan seberapa besar tarif pajak yang ditetapkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implikasi dari tingkat kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi dan peningkatan PTKP terhadap penerimaan pajak penghasilan orang pribadi pada KPP Pratama Bandung Karees. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder berupa laporan tingkat kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi, peningkatan PTKP dan penerimaan pajak penghasilan orang pribadi dengan sampel penelitian periode 2010-2014. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa baik secara parsial dan simultan tidak terdapat pengaruh signifikan antara tingkat kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi dan peningkatan PTKP terhadap penerimaan pajak penghasilan orang pribadi pada KPP Pratama Bandung Karees.

Abstrak Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans positif ditemukan pada plak penyebab utama penyakit periodontal. Jahe merah merupakan salah satu tanaman obat tradisional mengandung minyak atsiri, oleoresin, flavonoid, polifenol dan saponin. Senyawa minyak atsiri, oleoresin, flavonoid dan saponin yang berfungsi sebagai bahan antibakteri. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efektifitas perasan jahe merah terhadap daya hambat bakteri Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode true experiment. Rancangan penelitian ini adalah Post test only control group design. Subjek penelitian ini menggunakan bakteri Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan konsentrasi 25%, 50%, 75% dan 100% serta kelompok kontrol Natrium fisiologis 0,9 %. Pengujian dalam percobaan ini dilakukan 3x pengulangan, untuk melihat besarnya daya hambat dengan mengukur besarnya oligodinamik menggunakan jangka sorong. Analisa data yang digunakan deskriptif kuantitatif dan uji statistik Anova. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi perasan jahe merah 25%, 50%, 75% dan 100% masing-masing daya hambatnya terhadap bakteri Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans yaitu 11,1 mm, 13,4 mm, 13,8 mm dan 14,6 mm. Hasil uji statistik Anova menunjukkan perbedaan daya hambat tersebut signifikan dengan p value < 0.05. Kesimpulan penelitian yaitu semakin tinggi konsentrasi perasan jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) semakin efektif daya hambatnya terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Ada perbedaan efektivitas perasan jahe merah pada konsentrasi 25%, 50%, 75% dan 100% terhadap daya hambat bakteri Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (p < 0.05).Abstract[JUICE OF RED GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE VAR. RUBRUM) ON THE INHIBITORY POWER OF AGGREGATIBACTER ACTINOMYCETEMCOMITANS] Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans was Positive found on plaque as the main cause of periodontal disease. Red ginger is one of the traditional medicinal plants containing essential oils, oleoresins, flavonoids, polyphenols and saponins. compounds Essential oil, oleoresins, flavonoids and saponins that function as antibacterial ingredients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of red ginger juice against the inhibition of bacteria Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. This study uses the method true experiment. The design of this study is Post test only control group design. The subject of this study used the bacteria Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. The study was conducted using concentrations of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% and physiological sodium control group 0.9%. Testing in this experiment was carried out 3 times repetition, to see the magnitude of the inhibitory by measuring the magnitude of oligodynamic using calipers. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive and Anova statistical tests. The results showed that the concentration of squeezed red ginger 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% respectively inhibited the bacteria Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans which were 11.1 mm, 13.4 mm, 13.8 mm and 14.6 mm. The results of the Anova statistical test show that the difference in inhibition is significant with p value

Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii infection increases the production of Th1 cytokines that can cause fetal rejection. This study aims to determine the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the artery spiralis expressions of ICAM-1 in pregnant Rattus norvegicus infected by tachyzoite of Toxoplasma gondii. Material and Method: The rats were divided into four groups randomly. Determination of ICAM-1 expressions was performed on day-5 after HBOT and measured through Immunohistochemistry examination. Result: There was no significant difference in ICAM-1 expression among all groups (A and B [p <0.626], A and C [p <0.450], A and D [p <0.770], B and C (p <0.792), B and D [p <0.812], C and D [p <0.600]). However, the results showed that HBOT could not reduce ICAM-1 expression (6.4, 5.73, 5.4, 6.03, the mean ICAM-1 expression in HBO2 treatment group was the highest). Conclusion: This study concluded that HBOT could not reduce the expressions of ICAM-1 in artery spiralis with no significant difference among all groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: ulcer is a pathological condition characterized by the loss of epithelial tissue. The average prevalence of ulcers in the oral cavity ranges between 15-30%. Paste of mangosteen rind which agent called xanthone can accelerate ulcer healing process, however histopathological observation of PMN (Polymorphonuclear) numbers and fibroblasts cells are required. Purpose: to determine the ability of mangosteen rind in treating ulcers caused by infection, mechanical and chemical trauma from the numbers of PMN and fibroblasts cells. Method: experimental studies, pre-posttest control group design, with randomized technique, total sample of 36 Male Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups @ 6 where 3 treatment groups were smeared paste of rind mangosteen and the others without treatment, then from each group were decapitated on day 3rd, 7th and 10th. Result: Ulcer from mechanical and chemical trauma had been healing on 7th day compared with untreated on 9th day. Similarly ulcer infection has been healing on 9th day compared with untreated on 10th day. Anova test (repeated) shows that there is diameter difference significantly between day 1 to 8 (pvalue

The objective of the research is to know the influence of the hardness compound rubber sole for canvas shoes by cemented resistant. Rubber sole compound is made from natural rubber (pale crepe) with the addition of ingredient such as : softener, activator, anti oxidant, filler, accelerator and vulcanizing agent. The result of rubber sole is : A, B, C, D, E, F compound with the hardness test : 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 Shore A. After sole is roughed, than sole and canvas upper shoes is laminated by cement, after 3 minute than the joint is done by pressing it with varying pressure : 10, 20 and 30 kg/cm2 along 15 sec. then it should be tested their cemented resistant. The test is actually able to fulfill the specification of SNI 12-0171-1987 “Sepatu Kanvas Dengan Sol Karet Untuk Olah Raga”. The best tested of the hardness 53 Shore A (compound B) the value : 21, 2259 N / 6 mm.

The objective of this research is to know the alumunium silicate as filter of the physical properties rubber sole for canvas shoes. Rubber sole compound for canvas shoes is made from natural rubber ( Pale crepe) with the addition of ingredient such as : softener, activator, filler, anti oxidant, accelerator and vulcanizing agent. It should be carried out using base formula by variying alumunium silicate 10; 15 and 20 parts. The it should be tested their physical properties, hardness, tensile strength, elongation at break, abrasion resistant, aging and flexing. The application alumunium silicate 20 parts will give the best compound with the tensile strength 245,03 Kg/Cm2, and elongation at break 813,30%.

Abstract: We developed a centroid moment tensor (CMT) catalogue of earthquakes in and around Indonesia (InaCMT) using data from the nationwide broadband seismograph network in Indonesia. We obtained CMT solutions for about 500 earthquakes that occurred in and around Indonesia between 2006 and 2009. The moment magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 8.3. We examined the accuracy of the CMT solutions of the InaCMT catalogue by comparing them with those obtained by the Global CMT (GCMT) Project. The seismic moments and focal mechanisms of these catalogues were highly consistent with each other, but we found systematic differences between the catalogues in the source centroid locations of earthquakes off Sumatra. The InaCMT source centroid locations were closer to the hypocenter locations in the Preliminary Determination of Earthquakes (PDE) of the U.S. Geological Survey compared to those of GCMT. The systematic deviations in the GCMT source centroid locations may mainly reflect insufficient azimuthal coverage of the stations used for the inversions as well as uncertainties in the Earth model. Using the InaCMT catalogue, we investigated seismic activity related to the off Bengkulu seismic sequence on 12 September 2007 (M w =8.3, 7.9, and 6.8), southwest of Sumatra, and the earthquakes northwest of the island of New Guinea on 3 January 2009 (M w =7.7 and 7.4). In the aftershock activity of the 2007 off Bengkulu seismic sequence, we found that shallow earthquakes were aligned along the eastern coast of Siberut Island, located between the Sunda trench and Sumatra. These earthquakes may have occurred along the Mentawai fault or another unknown fault. The focal mechanisms of the earthquakes were dominantly reverse slip, although the Mentawai fault has been considered to be a strike-slip fault. Shallow large earthquakes along this fault may cause damage above the source region and generate large tsunamis. We found that the 2009 earthquakes northwest of New Guinea occurred along the Manokwari trough and that the aftershocks were aligned along a plane dipping about 30° to the south, indicating that the Pacific and/or Philippine Sea plate subducts below the Australian plate at the Manokwari trough. The InaCMT catalogue enables us to perform detailed analyses of seismic activity in and around Indonesia, which contributes to better understanding of tectonic features and potential seismic and tsunami hazards in Indonesia as well as the coastal regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Background: Impairment of nitric oxide generation caused by gene polymorphism is considered as a major factor in the deterioration of progressive renal disease, including diabetic nephropathy and hypertension. The aim of the present study was to examine the Glu298Asp polymorphism of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)., Methods: The Glu298Asp polymorphism in exon 7 was determined in 100 ESRD patients who were maintained on hemodialysis at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, and in a control group of 100 unrelated healthy individuals. In the patient group, 39 patients had Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), 44 hypertension (HT) and 17 miscellaneous conditions. The mean length of time from onset of ESRD to the start of this study was 24.37 +/- 32.37 months (Mean +/- SD)., Results: The positivity of Glu298Asp in the ESRD group was significantly higher than that in the control group (p < 0.0001). The odds ratio for this group was 4.57 (95% confidence interval 2.52 - 8.31). The positivity of 298Asp in Type 2 DM ESRD with subgroup was significantly higher than that in healthy controls (p < 0.0001). The positivity of 298Asp in the subgroup of patients with HT-derived ESRD was also significantly higher (males p < 0.036, females p < 0.005) than that in healthy control group. Homozygotes with glutamate to aspartate substitution at nucleotide position 7702 showed a single band at 457 bp., Conclusion: It appears that Glu298Asp may be a predisposing factor in DM-derived and HT-derived ESRD.