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Elephant dung (ED) particleboard (PB) still has subpar physical and mechanical qualities. In earlier research, adding wood shavings and bamboo layers to ED-derived PB successfully enhanced its physical and mechanical qualities. However, the resistance to termites and decay of this PB is still unknown. Therefore, this study examines the resistances to termites and decay of the PBs from ED fiber-modified with wood shavings and bamboo layering. ED and wood shavings were distributed throughout the PB in ratios of 100/0, 90/10, 80/20, 70/30, 60/40, and 50/50 (w/w %). Meanwhile, tali bamboo (Gigantochloa apus), talang bamboo (Schizostachyum brachycladum), kuning bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), belangke bamboo (Gigantochloa pruriens), and betung bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) were the materials used in this study. These findings demonstrated that adding wood shavings could improve PB's resistance to termite and decay attacks. However, in this investigation, the layering of bamboo diminishes the PB's resistance to termite and decay attack. A 50/50 ratio between ED and wood shavings achieved slightly higher termite mortality and lower weight loss than others. Meanwhile, kuning bamboo had lower termite mortality and higher weight loss than others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Elephant dung (ED) particleboard (PB) still has subpar physical and mechanical qualities. In earlier research, adding wood shavings and bamboo layers to ED-derived PB successfully enhanced its physical and mechanical qualities. However, the resistance to termites and decay of this PB is still unknown. Therefore, this study examines the resistances to termites and decay of the PBs from ED fiber-modified with wood shavings and bamboo layering. ED and wood shavings were distributed throughout the PB in ratios of 100/0, 90/10, 80/20, 70/30, 60/40, and 50/50 (w/w %). Meanwhile, tali bamboo (Gigantochloa apus), talang bamboo (Schizostachyum brachycladum), kuning bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), belangke bamboo (Gigantochloa pruriens), and betung bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) were the materials used in this study. These findings demonstrated that adding wood shavings could improve PB's resistance to termite and decay attacks. However, in this investigation, the layering of bamboo diminishes the PB's resistance to termite and decay attack. A 50/50 ratio between ED and wood shavings achieved slightly higher termite mortality and lower weight loss than others. Meanwhile, kuning bamboo had lower termite mortality and higher weight loss than others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This physical and mechanical properties of a table tennis blade made from sorghum bagasse particleboard (TTBSB-particleboard) bonded maleic acid adhesive was investigated under pressing temperature and time variations. The TTBSB-particleboard was produced via a two-stage process in this study. A pressing temperature of 170–200 °C was used to prepare the first stage for 10 min. Following this, the second stage of the TTBSB-particleboard was produced with a different pressing time of 5–20 min. The TTBSB-particleboard had a specified target density of 0.6 g/cm3 and a size of 30 cm × 30 cm × 0.6 cm, respectively. For references concerning the tested quality of TTBSB-particleboard, the JIS A 5908-2003 standard has been used. For comparison, the commercial blades of Yuguan Wooden 1011 and Donic Original Carbo Speed were tested under the same conditions. The quality of the TTBSB-particleboard was successfully enhanced by increasing the pressing temperature (170 to 200 °C) and time (5 to 20 min). As a result, the pressing condition of 200 °C and 20 min were effective in this study. The TTBSB-particleboard in this study has a greater weight than the commercial blades of Yuguan and Donic. However, the TTBSB-particleboard in this study had a ball rebound comparable to that of the Donic blade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The suitability of bamboo's basic characteristics is very important for more specific purposes, such as composite raw materials. Anatomical, physical, mechanical, and chemical characteristics are some of bamboo's fundamental characteristics. This study analyses the basic properties, such as physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of bamboo from the Forest Area with Special Purpose (FASP) Pondok Buluh Sumatera Island, Indonesia (I); analyses the relationship between the properties of each type of bamboo (II); and chooses the type of bamboo with the best properties that have the potential to be applied to composite materials, such as laminated bamboo (III). This study used materials consisting of six species of bamboo from the FASP Pondok Buluh. The manufacture of physical and mechanical test samples refers to the ISO 22157 standard, 2004, while the chemical properties test refers to the TAPPI 1999 standard. The chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of bamboo vary widely among species. The lowest holocellulose and α-cellulose content were found in the Kuning Bamboo (B. vulgaris var. vittata). The content of holocellulose and α-cellulose causes the lowest density in Kuning Bamboo (B. vulgaris var. vittata). The Dasar Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) has the highest levels of lignin. The substances have an impact on moisture content, T/R ratio, and shear strength. The Dasar Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) has the lowest moisture content, the highest T/R ratio, and the highest shear strength. However, Betung Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) has the highest density in this study. The compressive strength of the Betung Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) has the highest value. Therefore, Betung bamboo and Dasar Bamboo in this study were potentially utilized for composite materials, such as laminated bamboo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of natural fibers or particles as alternative raw materials for particleboard production is essential due to the shrinking forest area. Currently, dung waste from the Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is being used as a raw material for particleboard due to its high fiber content. Although the product still has inferior mechanical and physical characteristics, it can be improved by layering bamboo. Therefore, this study aimed to enhance the mechanical and physical qualities of elephant dung particleboard by adding layers of bamboo. The particleboard constructed had three layers; namely, the face and back in the form of a bamboo layers, as well as the core, which was in the form of elephant dung. The elephant dung was evenly mixed with isocyanate adhesive using a spray gun, and the bamboo layers were coated with adhesive on one side of the surface. The sample was subjected to a hot press at a temperature of 150 °C and 30 kg/cm2 pressure for 10 min. Generally, JIS A 5908-2003 is the specification used to test the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard. During the experiment, the characteristics examined include density, moisture content, water absorption, thickness swelling, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, and internal bonding, which were enhanced by using layers of bamboo. The results showed that the physical properties of the particleboard with bamboo layers were a density of 0.62–0.69 g/cm3, a moisture content of 7.87–10.35%, water absorption of 38.27–68.58%, and a thickness swelling of 10.87–30.00%, which met the minimum standards of JIS A 5908-2003. The mechanical characteristics had values for the modulus of elasticity of 1952–7282 MPa, the modulus of rupture of 20.44–68.27 MPa, and the internal bonding of 0.16–0.38 MPa, which met the JIS A 5908-2003 standard. Based on these results, the particleboard with Belangke bamboo layers was the best in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) are the world's largest living land mammals. The elephant's digestive system can only absorb 40% of the nutrients in digested feed, and the remainder is excreted as dung. Elephant dung waste can be used as a particleboard material due to its high fiber content. The objectives of this study are: (i) to prepare elephant dung waste as raw material for particleboard, (ii) to improve elephant dung particleboard's physical and mechanical properties using wood shavings, and (iii) to study the influence of several parameters on the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard. The particleboard dimensions and density were set at 20 cm × 20 cm × 1 cm and 0.8 g/cm3, respectively. The mixture ratio of elephant dung and wood shavings was 100/0, 90/10, 80/20, 70/30, 60/40, and 50/50 (% w/w). This mixture ratio of particles was sprayed with 7% isocyanate adhesive. The pressing at a pressure of 30 kg/cm2 for 5 min and 160 °C was used in this study. The physical and mechanical properties of particleboard were tested according to JIS A 5908 (2003) standard. The result shows that the addition of wood shaving improved the elephant dung particleboard's physical and mechanical properties. Except for moisture content and water absorption, the addition of wood shavings has a significant effect on elephant dung particleboard's physical and mechanical properties. The best ratio of elephant dung and wood-shaving for this research is 50/50 and has fulfilled the JIS A 5908-2003 standard, except for thickness swelling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the research is to find out the relationship between knowledge of instructional strategy, innovativeness, and interpersonal communication with the ability of instructor to manage instruction. The subject of the research is the instructor at the Vocational Education Development Center Jakarta, with a sample 50 instructors. The three independent variables are knowledge of instructional strategy which is measured by test instrument, the innovativeness and interpersonal communication which are measured by non test instrument, and the dependent variable is the ability of instructor to manage instruction which is measured by non test instrument using the form of observation sheet. The result of the research indicates that: (1) there is positive correlation between knowledge of instructional strategy and the ability of instructor to manage instruction; (2) there is positive correlation between innovativeness and the ability of instructor to manage instruction; (3) there is positive correlation between interpersonal communication and the ability of instructor to manage instruction; and (4) there is positive correlation between knowledge of instructional strategy, innovativeness, and interpersonal communication all together and the ability of instructor to manage instruction. The result of the present study suggest that the ability of instructor to manage instruction can be increased through enhancing knowledge of instructional strategy, innovativeness, and effectiveness of interpersonal communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research is focused on evaluating the implementation of quality policy and work program of LPM STAI MU Tanjungpinang. Based on the focus of the research, the general objectives are broken down into specific objectives, among others, to improve the legal basis, objectives, targets and strategies of the Tanjung Pinang MU LAI STAI work program. Improve infrastructure procurement policies, as well as increase budget and monitoring, leaders, lecturers, staff, improve the policy implementation process, LPM at STAI MU Tanjungpinang. This research is a type of evaluation research with a qualitative approach using the CIPP model through stages of context, input, process, and product. The results of this study relate to LPM work program policies contained in the Statute of STAI Miftahul Ulum Tanjungpinang regarding the organizational structure of the civil service governance that is built in a credible, transparent, accountable manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research is aimed to map potential landslide areas, identify types of landslide, and draw a map of potential landslide level. This research was carried out in Batu, East Java. The research design that was used in the study was image interpretation of Landsat 7 Band 432 Satellite and primary data of the landslide causes (the data of soil and rocks, map interpretation, and variable scoring of landslide. ArcGis 9.3 and ArcView 3.2 software was used for map analysis. The researcher also analyzed the soil texture, permeability and land plasticity index, bedding, weathering level, the density of joints, the depth of weathering, the existence of springs, slopes, and slope cutting. The research findings showed that the image of Landsat 7 Bands 432 in 1:11.000 - 1:15.000 scale could be used to interpret land use and land cover. Interpreted land use included housing, bare soil, irrigated rice field, rain fed rice field, moor, nursery area, garden, slope failure, natural forest, sengon forest, pine forest, and agro forestry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) nanopowder was successfully synthesised by the coprecipitation method. For the entire experiment, natural iron sand from the Bengawan Solo River is used as an iron (Fe) cation source. The effect of the annealing temperature of a coprecipitated CoFe2O4 sample from natural iron sand was investigated. The presence of strong metal oxide bond groups at the tetrahedral and octahedral sites is revealed by fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral results, owing to the CoFe2O4 characteristic. Then the X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern confirmed the formation of a single-phase CoFe2O4 with face centred cubic (FCC) crystal structure closely matched to reference data ICDD221086. The crystalline parameters such as lattice parameter and crystallite size modify with the increase of annealing temperature. The saturation magnetisation (Ms) decreases as the annealing temperature rises. In addition, the coercive fields (Hc) increases as the annealing temperature rises. As a result, the annealing temperature affects the performance of the CoFe2O4 photocatalyst. The photocatalytic performance of the annealing temperature sample at 300°C was found to be the best. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polylactic-acid–starch-based polymer composite (PLA/TPS) has good thermal stability for biocomposites. However, the physical and mechanical properties of PLA/TPS do not meet the standards. It needed additives to enhance its physical and mechanical properties. The aim was to improve the physical and mechanical properties of PLA/thermoplastic starch using sucrose. In addition, this study evaluated the enhancement of thermal properties of PLA/thermoplastic starch using sucrose. This study used sucrose as an additive to enhance the PLA/TPS composite. The addition of sucrose inhibits the degradation of biocomposites. This means that thermal stability increases. The thermal stability increased because the degree of crystallinity increased with the addition of sucrose, which was also proven in the XRD result. The addition of sucrose caused the morphology of the biocomposite to have pores. The FESEM results showed that biocomposites with the addition of sucrose had pores and gaps. These gaps result from low adhesion between polymers, causing a decrease in the mechanical and physical properties of the sample. Based on the FTIR spectra, biocomposite PLA/TPS blends with the addition of sucrose still have many hydroxyl groups that will lead to attracting other molecules or ions, such as oxygen or water. This phenomenon affects the physical and mechanical properties of materials. The physical and mechanical properties increased with sucrose addition. The best composite was prepared using 3% sucrose. This is because sucrose has a crystalline structure that affects the properties of biocomposites. However, the addition of 3% sucrose was not as effective as that of neat PLA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Incidence response of malware attack or malware attack. Security attacks have now undergone many developments, which were originally individuals (hackers) now becoming more widespread (cyberwars). It is possible for someone to be attacked by malware on the computer system used. Malware can attack through offline or online media such as sms, chat or spam (whatsapp, instagram, email, telegram). Many think that malware can be easily handled with just an antivirus. Malware has its own defense system and can hide itself from an antivirus or even infect it. Malware can be handled by knowing how to work when attacking a computer system. Malware analysis is carried out by implementing trojan and bot malware on laptops and computers using reverse engineering methods. The downloaded application turns out to be a trojan in disguise, to find out whether the application is indeed infected with malware, it is necessary to analyze it firstr. This research will analyze the Danabot application that is infected with trojan malware by reverse engineering method. To check the authenticity of malware, it is necessary to check for md5 and sha256 malware, which means that the downloaded Danabot application has been infected with trojan malware, not a corrupt or damaged application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to describe the components evaluated based on the context, inputs, processes and outcomes of the village midwife education and training program. The research was conducted at the Health Training Center (BAPELKES) in March until 2016. The approach used was evaluative approach, qualitative method, using Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP model) model. Data collection techniques are interview, observation and documentation study. From the four components of the evaluation of contex, input, process and product (CIPP), there are problems and implementation of education and training program of village midwife conducted by Bapelkes Batam in Batam City. Therefore, bapelkes and health offices to jointly plan the socialization of education and training programs must be implemented in accredited institutions of good quality, infrastructure and places. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Advances in the field of technology and creativity over copyright will certainly have a negative impact that can cause considerable losses to the creator or copyright holder. The existence of violations in the field of copyright in the form of, among others, taking, quoting, broadcasting, reproducing, or announcing other people's creations either partially or completely carried out without seizing the creator or copyright holder, will certainly be contrary to Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. The purpose of writing this thesis is: 1) To know and analyze regarding the legal protection of song creation works against piracy of music artworks downloaded for free on the Website? and 2) To find out and analyze the inhibiting factors and efforts to carry out legal protection of song creation works against piracy of musical artworks downloaded for free on the Website. The research method used is the normative juridical method, namely by analyzing the provisions related to the problem. The results of the study found that the legal protection of song-creating works against piracy of music artworks downloaded for free on the Web site can be done through the steps contained in criminal law, civil law, and state administrative law. Factors are inhibiting and attempting to carry out legal protection of song creation works against piracy of musical artworks downloaded for free on the Website i.e. by preventive and repressive means. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: This paper establishes an approach to develop models for forecasting demand and evaluating policy scenarios related to planned capacity expansion for meeting optimistic and pessimistic future demand projections. A system dynamics framework is used to model and to generate scenarios because of their capability of representing physical and information flows, which will enable us to understand the nonlinear dynamics behavior in uncertain conditions. These models can provide important inputs such as construction growth, GDP growth, and investment growth to specific business decisions such as planned capacity expansion policies that will improve the system performance. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]