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The purpose of this study were to know (1) the effect of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation on SME’s business performance simultaneously, (2) the effect of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation on SME’s business performance partially, (3) the dominant variable that influence SME’s business performance at creative industry in West Nusa Tenggara. This study was explanatory research. Population in this study was all SMEs in West Nusa Tenggara numbering to 627 firms and the samples were obtained by purpossive sampling of 70 firms. Data collection methods used were questionnaire and documentation from primary and secondary data. The analysis method used was multiple linear regression. The study results show that (1) there is positive and significant influence of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation on SME’s business performance simultaneously, (2) there is positive and significant influence of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation on SME’s business performance partially, and (3) the market orientation was the dominant variable that influence SME’s business performance in West Nusa Tenggara. Keywords: Market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, business performance, creative industry.
This research aims to analyze the management of the blue crab supply chain in terms of product flow, financial flow, information flow, and risk as well as marketing margins of each chain involved in PT. ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product, Pangandaran Regency, West Java Province. The research method used was descriptive qualitative and quantitative using primary and secondary data with snowball sampling meth-ods. The analytical tool used was the analysis of supply chain conditions, risks, and consequences of blue crab supply chains. The results of this study showed that the process of product flow of the blue crab supply chain in Pangandaran Regency involves fishermen, PT. ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product, wholesalers, small traders, and end consumers are quite well related to channeling from fishermen who have not been supported by fishermen's knowledge related to blue crab quality. The blue crab supply chain distribution channel is divided into 7 types of marketing chains with differences in each chain. The marketing channel of blue crab in Pangandaran Regency shows that the structure of the second chain with business actors is fishermen → PT. ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product → large traders → small traders → consumers are more efficient with a marketing margin of Rp. 15,000 / kg or 33.33%, and has fisherman’s share of 75%. The largest market share value of 59.01% is on the 4th channel with PT. ASI Pudjiastuti Marine Product as a marketing agent.
This paper presents an overview on the optimization of induction motor design using artificial intelligence techniques. Artificial intelligence techniques are increasingly used in the optimization of induction motor as alternative to the classical approach. Numerous related works have been reviewed and their findings also presented. A lot of researchers have used different artificial intelligence optimization algorithms to optimize induction motor, with many authors claiming the superiority of the techniques used in their respective works. However, authors have only compared not more than four techniques in a study, which does not provide opportunity for a broader comparison of the many notable available techniques. In order to fill this research gap, numerous optimization techniques of not fewer than seven that have been established by researchers to be efficient need to be compared in a study, with all techniques subjected to the same conditions. Hence, providing an opportunity for a broader comparison and extensive analysis leading to a conclusive assertion of which techniques optimizes induction motor the best.
Guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata) is one type of decorative fish that is quite attractive, because of its various types, and its maintenance and cultivation are quite easy. During maintenance feed is an important factor because the nutritional content of the feed can affect optimal growth. Natural feed has better nutritional content than commercial feed, and can reduce production costs that are heavily incurred for feed. One of the natural feed that are often used in the maintenance of ornamental fish is Daphnia sp. The administration of Daphnia sp. on guppy fish farming was carried out at the Cimahi City Freshwater Fish Seed Center (BBIAT). The thing that was observed was the effect of giving Daphnia sp. on the quality of the water for the maintenance media and the activity of the guppies. The method used in this field work practice is the method of observation and field practice, carried out starting from the culture of Daphnia sp. conventionally as well as observing changes in the maintenance media and guppies after giving Daphnia sp. with the intensity of giving once a day. The parameters measured were the water quality of the maintenance media and the activity of the guppies. Based on the observations made, it was found that giving Daphnia sp. on the water quality of the maintenance media and the activity of the guppies had a positive effect.
This study aims to determine the effect of adding chromium-yeast with an optimal dose so as to produce the highest growth of carp seeds. This research was conducted in March 2020 to May 2020. The method used in this study was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments were A (control), B (1.5ppm chromium-yeast / kg feed), C (3.2ppm chro-mium-yeast / kg of feed), D (4.2ppm chromium-yeast / kg of feed). The results obtained from this study were the addition of chromi-um-yeast was able to increase the Daily Growth Rate (DGR) and Feed Efficiency (FE) of carp. The highest growth value in this study was found in treatment C (with the addition of chromium-yeast 3,2 ppm) with DGR of 3.06%, total survival of 100% and EP of 68%
The volatile components impact the commodity’s aroma characteristics and its overall acceptance by consumers. The research objective of this study is mainly to identify volatile compounds composition from vaname shrimp waste flavor powder waste which used conventional drying method utilizing Teflon frying pan. This research comprised of several steps, initially volatile flavor compounds was extracted from vaname shrimp waste by boiling process (temperature 65oC, for approximately 90 minutes), followed by drying process by means of Tef-lon frying pan, extracting samples with the Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) method (80oC) and finally, identifying the absorbed vola-tile flavor compounds using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis equipment. The resulting data analysis was dis-cussed in a comparative and descriptive manner. The results showed that 147 volatile compounds were detected in vaname shrimp waste with the highest proportion values were pentanal (12%). Most of the components detected came from the aldehyde group, alcohol, hy-drocarbons, ketones of organic acids, esters and other compounds.
Volatile flavor compound is the sensation perceived when aroma is sensed. These group of compounds influence the flavor of the overall product and consumer acceptance due to their impact on the aroma characteristics. Volatile flavor components are affected by various processing parameters. The purpose of this study was to determine the volatile compounds and their composition in the flavor powder derived from mackerel fish meat using conventional drying methods using a Teflon frying pan. The research method used is an experi-mental method with the following stages: boiling to extract the volatile compounds of the sample using a temperature of 650, for ± 90 minutes, then drying it on a frying pan, followed by the sample extraction stage using solid phase microextraction (SPME) (800C) for 30 minutes. The compounds in the sample were then identified using a Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC / MS) device. The data analysis was discussed in a comparative descriptive. The results showed that 148 volatile compounds were detected in the flavor powder of mackerel fish meat, where pentanal had the highest proportion (21.16%). Most of the components detected came from these group of compounds: aldehyde, alcohol, hydrocarbon, organic acid, ketone, ester and others.
This study examined COVID-19: facts, fallacies and the way forward in Nigeria. The study is a mixture of both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data was obtained from Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) database while the qualitative data relied on the surveys that were physically administered by the researchers to respondents in the six geo political zones in Nigeria. To get a balanced opinion, two states were strategically selected in each of the political zones. In North West-Kaduna and Kano State, North East-Adamawa and Taraba state, North Central-FCT and Niger state, South West-Lagos and Osun state, South East-Anambra and Imo state, South South-Rivers and Cross River State. A summary of the questionnaire has been provided in the Appendix. We administered 1200 questionnaires to the respondents’, of which 1191 were completed and used for the study, which showed a 99% response rate. The questionnaire was divided into two parts; the demographic characteristics of the respondent and the core objective of the study, which is to unrevealed the facts and fallacies about COVID-19 in Nigeria. The data obtained was computed using Chi-Square Analysis. The responses were obtained using a Likert Scale, which were calculated on a scale of one to four; strongly agree, agree, strongly disagree and disagree. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was used to conduct the analysis. Finding from the survey shows that there is a relationship between politics and coronavirus figures and that medicaments such as Chloroquine, alcoholic drinks and warm sunny weather have no impact on coronavirus in Nigeria. It was recommended among others that no drink whether hot or cold (alcohol or non- alcohol) can protect one from COVID-19 or cure the illness. At the moment, there is no proof that chloroquine can cure the coronavirus but most people who had used Chloroquine during the infection period had recovered.
This study aims to determine the effect of MSME microfinance credit mediated by the quality of MSMEs on the performance of MSMEs in Makassar City, this research generally supports the Resource Based View (RBV) theory which states that the key to improving company performance is based on the company's internal characteristics, such as resources. finance, human resources and others, in this case supported by findings in this study where the quality of MSMEs (human resources, innovation and marketing) has an effect on the development of MSME performance in Makassar City, although in this study the financial resources originating from MSME loans do not provide a positive influence on improving company performance. Keywords: MSMEs, MSME Performance, Quality of MSMEs, MSME Microfinance Credit
This research work presents the Stability Analysis of rectangular Simple-Simple-Simple-Simple and Clamped-Clamped-Clamped-Clamped Isotropic plate using odd number Functional. For the derivation of the Energy Functional, 3rd order was considered. Upon the derivation of the shape functions, the integral values of the differentiated shape functions of the various boundary conditions were obtained. From these, the stiffness coefficients of the various boundary conditions were derived. The Third order strain energy equation was derived which was further expanded to generate the Third Order Total Potential Energy Functional. The integration of this functional with respect to the amplitude yields the Governing equation. The critical buckling load equations emerged by further minimizing the governing equation. The non-dimensional buckling load parameters were obtained by substituting the different aspect ratios, b/a ranging from 1.0 to 2.0, at the interval of 0.1. The graph of non-buckling load parameters against the aspect ratios was plotted, and it was observed that the increase in one axis brought about the decrease in the other axis.
Very competitive competition in the business world requires companies to innovate so that they can compete with other companies. The role of human resources is very strategic in anticipating global issues. Company employees who have sufficient education, skills and company management will have a significant influence on the continuity of the company. In line with the development of increasingly intelligent and dynamic employees, a company management that is able to respond to market and employee demands is needed.Through superior human resources, they are able to compete in the global market. The purpose of this research is to examine and analyze the effect of competence and organizational culture on quality of work life and employee performance “XYZ” Sidoarjo East Java Province. The technique used is the analysis of path analysis with SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with the program SPSS version 23 and AMOS 18. The population in this research is employees “XYZ” in Sidoarjo East Java Province and the sample numbered 112 employees. The results of the discussions can be concluded 1) Competence has significant effect on quality of work life, 2) Organizational culture has significant effect on quality of work life, 3) Quality of work life has significant effect on employee performance, 4) Competence has significant effect on employee performance and 5) Organizational culture has significant effect on employee performance. Key words: Competence, Organizational culture, Quality of Work Life and employee performance
A field experiment was carried out with four treatments and four replications with the aim of ascertaining the effects of sawdust and lime on characteristics of soil, arsenic uptake of mung beans, and yield and yield components of mung beans. The results showed that the lime, combined with sawdust, increased the pH level and arsenic content of the soil. Arsenic content in stems and leaves (95.3 mg/kg) and in seeds (6.33 mg/kg) of the mung beans was lower than that of the control by 31.9% and 49.4%, respectively. The lime–sawdust treatment increased pH and EC in the soil, and the arsenic content in stems and seeds was lower than that of the control treatment by 10% and 49.4%, respectively. The application of lime combined with sawdust reduced the absorption of arsenic and increased the yield and yield components of the mung beans. The highest properties of soil were obtained from use of the lime–sawdust treatment of all measured treatments, and significantly different the highest yield of mung beans from the sawdust and lime 2.45 tons ha-1) and the lowest yield (1.9 tons ha-1) from the control treatment were significantly different.
This study aims to determine the significant effect of the value of Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Return on Equity (ROE), company size, exchange rates, and interest rates partially affect firm value (PBV) and stock returns, both directly and indirectly, as well as the total impact. The sample used in this study were banking companies listed on the INFOBANK15 index with an observation period of 2015 to 2019, and a total of 9 companies were obtained based on the purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the IMB SPSS Statistic 24.0 application. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Return on Equity and firm size have a positive and significant effect on firm value, while the Debt to equity ratio, exchange rates, and interest rates have a negative and insignificant effect on firm value. (2) Return on Equity has a positive and significant effect on stock returns, firm size variables, exchange rates, and interest rates have a positive but insignificant effect, while the Debt to Equity ratio has a negative and insignificant effect on stock returns. (3) The firm value variable has a positive but insignificant effect on stock returns.
The work done is the measure of the kinetic energy of the body .The kinetic energy of a body is the energy possessed by the body by virtue of its motion .The work is said to be done by a force acting on a body such that the body is displaced actually in any direction except in a direction perpendicular to the direction of force. The energy is the ability of a body to do the work. Rotation is motion and vice versa. If a force is applied on a wheel and that force simultaneously converts to the centripetal force as well as the centrifugal force then the wheel moves forward. So every point of the wheel moves vertically on a curved path to cover horizontally on a straight line path. The following laws are derived from the above facts as follows , LAW OF MOTION ------------------- Nrusingh’s 1st law (a) INERTIA OF REST : A body is at rest, until the applied force on it , converts to the centripetal force as well as the centrifugal force (b) INERTIA OF MOTION : A body is at motion, as long as the applied force on it , converts to the centripetal force as well as the centrifugal force The following law is derived from Nrusingh’s 1st law THE FORCE OF ACTION IS ALWAYS EQUAL TO THE SUM OF OPPOSITY REACTION AND ABSORPTION ------------------------ Nrusingh’s 2nd law This implies that, 14 PARTS ACTION = 11 PARTS REACTION + 3 PARTS ABSORPTION So 1 part action = (11/14) part reaction + (3/14) part absorption The following laws are derived from Nrusingh’s 2nd law FORCE = (11/14) MASS * ACCELERATION ----- Nrusingh’s 3rd law ENERGY = (11/14) MASS (VELOCITY OF LIGHT)² ---- Nrusingh’s 4th law PRESSURE * VOLUME = (11/14) TEMPERATURE ---- Nrusingh’s 5th law PRESSURE = (11/14) FORCE/AREA ---- Nrusingh’s 6th law Energy = (11/14) frequency ---- Nrusingh’s 7th law WORK = (11/14) FORCE * DISTANCE
This study aims to analyze and determine the effect of government spending on infrastructure, education and health on job opportunities, both directly and indirectly through investment and economic growth in South Sulawesi Province. The data used in this study is secondary data that is pooled data, which is a combination of time series data from 2016 to 2019 and a cross section of 24 municipalities in the province of South Sulawesi. The data analysis technique used to discuss the problems in this study is the Structural Model analysis. The results of this study indicate that spending on infrastructure, education and health has a negative effect on job opportunities and indirectly has a positive effect on employment opportunities through investment and economic growth. Investment does not directly affect employment opportunities and indirectly negatively af-fects economic growth. Economic growth does not directly affect employment opportunities.
Recently many scientists draw interest in nanotechnology using silver nanoparticles. It is because its promising as an antimicrobial agent. In this reseach, silver nanoparticles were synthesized using seaweed extract (Kappaphycus alvarezii) extract as reduction agent with AgNO3 as precursor. Extract of seaweed were gained using solvent extraction in stages method from smallest to highest polarity. n-hexane, etyl asetat and ethanol were the solvent that been used. The rendement of the seaweed extract are 0,22 grams. The for-mation and stability of the reduced AgNPs in the colloidal solution were monitored by UV–vis spectrophotometer analysis. The results showed that the crude extract is a potention bio-reductor agent for synthesizing silver nanoparticle in mild condition.
Zal U’yun Wan Mahmood, Norfaizal Mohamed, Yii Mei Wo, Mohd Zuhair Mohd Sanusi, Nooradilah Abdullah, Nurrul Assyikeen Md. Jaffary and Kamarudin Samuding
The paper presents the systematic studies on the sedimentation activity concentrations of 238U, 226Ra and 210Po in Peninsular Malaysia. The study was carried out to fulfil the main objectives, i.e. to quantify the sedimentation concentration of 238U, 226Ra and 210Po in Peninsular Malaysia and to track their origin sources through their distribution in the study areas. The marine surface sediments from the east and west coast of Peninsular Malaysia were collected from 2017 – 2019 using a Ponar grab sampler. The radionuclides 238U and 226Ra were measured using Gamma Spectrometry System after reached secular equilibrium with their progenies, while 210Po was separated using radiochemical methods and concentration was counted by Alpha Spectrometry system. The mean value of 238U, 226Ra and 210Po concentrations in sediments were found to be 16.83 Bq/kg dw., 20.43 Bq/kg dw. and 32.66 Bq/kg dw., respectively. The result showed the variation of 238U, 226Ra and 210Po concentrations in sediment, moreover, these radionuclides were mutually strongly correlated due to there are several factors related to environmental origin source, geochemical behavior and process, and others as well discussed. Thus, their detrital origin inputs from terrestrial were the main source to distribute them in the study area. Additionally, sand, silt and clay were also respectively played an important role as the major carrier phases to their distribution.
Carotenoids are natural stains produced by different groups of living organisms, such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms. They take many colors, such as yellow, orange, red, and purple. Microorganisms have received a lot of attention from researchers to obtain carotenoids from their natural sources, as they are characterized by the easy of extraction and purification, low costs, and production is not related to the seasonal changes experienced by the process of extracting carotene from plants, in addition to that carotene The output has no negative effects. Carotenoids are of great importance and have wide applications in many areas because of their functions and properties that made them interesting, as they play a role in protecting cells from the harmful effects of free radicals and reducing the risk of injury Some types of cancerous diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and the prevention of Alzhemeir's disease due to its antioxidant properties and carotenoids are also included in the food industry as they are used as food colorants that contribute to attracting consumers to goods and goods and are added as food supplements to animal feed and recently entered the pharmaceutical industries.
This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) associated with the Lifebuoy soap hand washing campaign on the Brand Image of Lifebuoy and Company Reputation and its impact on Consumer Purchase Decisions of Lifebuoy soap. The sampling method used was saturated sampling or census from the members and management of the PKK, Kalibata Village, South Jakarta, involving 127 respondents who participated in the commemoration of world hand washing with soap day. The analytical method used in this research is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) assisted by the SmartPLS 3.3.3 program. The results show that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) positively and significantly influences the Lifebuoy Brand Image. Meanwhile, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has no effect on Company Reputation and Purchasing Decisions. Furthermore, Brand Image on Purchasing Decisions and on Company Reputation both have a significant positive effect. Company reputation also has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions for Lifebuoy soap products. In addition, this study reveals the indirect influence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Purchasing Decisions through Brand Image and Company Reputation. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Purchasing Decisions has a positive and significant effect with Brand Image as a mediator. Meanwhile, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on purchasing decisions mediated by the company's reputation has no effect. Furthermore, Brand Image on Purchasing Decisions mediated by Company Reputation has a positive effect. Brand Image is also able to mediate the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Company Reputation. In addition, Brand Image and Company Reputation are also able to mediate the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Purchase Decisions. This means that the Brand Image of Lifebuoy products and Company Reputation are able to mediate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into Purchasing Decisions for Lifebuoy soap products. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Brand Image, Company Reputation, Purchase Decision, Lifebuoy.
Acoustics is a developing science in Nigeria like elsewhere in the world. However, it is fast gaining popularity as the country is faced with acoustical challenges from industries, road traffic, power generating sets, churches, event centers etc, hence the need to proffer solution to the menace. The event centers are space meant for listening, celebrating and feeling happy. Calibration that takes place in the auditorium should be reasonably loud and clear. It therefore, necessary for an auditorium to be acoustically equipped to ensure clarity of sound within it as failure to do so could promote noise, that can impede hearing. Noise such as echo and reverberation can cause blurring on a speech within an auditorium, thereby creating difficulties for an effective communication between the listeners and the master of ceremony. The following are two major kinds of noise that could mar good communication in an auditorium e.g. background noise and acoustic noise. The continuous extraneous noise is called "background" noise, while the echo and reverberation emitted from the loudspeaker and microphones is called "acoustic" noise. This Paper critically looked at the use of acoustic materials in the old and new event auditoriums in Rivers State. It also provides a brief background of Nigeria’s traditional spaces of events centres as was created by the vernacular architecture, before the introduction of modern architecture by the colonialists. The Paper actually provides opportunities for critical discussions on the influence of time, knowledge, materials, and economy on the use of acoustic materials in churches in Nigeria. Along the line of discussion, the Paper draw comparisons between the acoustic performance of auditoriums of the past and present on the basis of materials type used, spatial design arrangement, functionality/comfort and aesthetics. The benefits of this comparative analysis between old and new auditoriums on the use of acoustic materials and technologies will also not be ignored. Keyword: Acoustic Materials, Sound, Floors, Ceilings: Doors, Windows and Fenestrations
This study aims to determine the effect of earnings management on firm value moderated by corporate governance practices in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange in the period 2014-2018. Earnings management variables are measured by discretionary accruals using a modified Jones Model and company value is measured using Tobin's Q ratio. The population in this study is a manufacturing company. Sampling method using purposive sampling method and obtained a sample of 22 samples. Hypothesis testing is done using multiple regression analysis assisted by the Eviews version 9 program. The results showed that earnings management had a positive effect on firm value. Institutional ownership and independent commissioners moderate the relationship between earnings management and firm value.
In Nigeria, malaria accounts for 60% of outpatient visits to health facilities, 30% of childhood death, 25% of death in children under one year and 11% maternal death in addition to the about 132-billion-naira financial loss in form of treatment costs, prevention, loss of man-hours etc. in Nigeria (FMOH/ NMCP, 2009). The pyrethrum spray collection (PSC) was conducted weekly between 0600 and 0800 hrs. for assessments of IRD of female Anopheles mosquitoes using the WHO protocols (WHO, 1992). Higher indoor resting density (IRD) of female Anopheles mosquitoes were observed during the wet season in the month of September and lower IRD was recorded in the month of October. Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles funestus, Anopheles coustaniand Anopheles niliwere identified during the study. One spray circle is sufficient in the rural community since irrigation facilities are not available.
This study aims to determine the effect of transformational leadership style, training, compensation on employee performance. This research is a quantitative descriptive study using primary data with a questionnaire. The population in this study were 830 employees using the Slovin technique, so the research sample was 270 employees. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22. The results showed that leadership style has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, training has a positive but not significant effect on employee performance, and compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance at PT. Semen Bosowa Maros. The conclusion of this study is that transformational leadership style has a positive and significant effect on employee performance proposed in this study is accepted, training is positive but not significant to employee performance so that proposed in this study is rejected, Compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance proposed in this study. This is rejected and the transformative leadership style, training and compensation variables together have a significant effect on the performance of the employees of PT. Semen Bosowa Maros. Keywords: Transformational Leadership Style, Training, Compensation and Employee Performance.
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