Assessing the need for neutralizing KCl filter testing aerosol

American Association for Aerosol Research 28th Annual Conference, Minneapolis (MN), 26-30 October 2009, Abstract #81

ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN, KOMITMEN, KOMUNIKASI, DAN PENANGANAN KELUHAN TERHADAP LOYALITAS NASABAH (Studi Pada Nasabah PT. BRI (Persero) Tbk. Cabang Pemalang)

The research was motivated by the phenomenon of competition in the banking industry in order to gain customer loyalty. Sufficient quantity of banks, especially in this area Pemalang, create a branch of Bank Rakyat Indonesia Pemalang need to maintain and improve new strategies to retain customers to remain loyal even increase the number of customers. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Pemalang Branch should be able to satisfy existing customers and create new customers, if want to win the competition and become market leader in the banking industry, especially in the area Pemalang. Seen that in the last few years a branch of Bank Rakyat Indonesia Pemalang increase the number of customers. It required an effort to maintain and continuously improve the development of strategy and innovation. A banking company which is able to offer excellence through outstanding service, may ultimately affect the attitude to loyal customers at the banking company. In specifically, the study aims to determine the effect of variables of trust, commitment, communication, and handling of complaints against the loyalty of customers from branches of Bank Rakyat Indonesia Pemalang. After review of the literature and formulation of hypotheses, data collected through questionnaire method on 100 customers of Bank Rakyat Indonesia respondents obtained by using accidental sampling technique. Then conducted an analysis of data obtained using multiple regression analysis techniques. This analysis includes: validity and reliability, the classic assumption test, multiple regression analysis, hypothesis testing via t test and F test, and analysis of the coefficient of determination (R2). Based on the analysis of the obtained regression equation: Y = 0,216 X1 + 0,249 X2 + 0,270 X3 + 0,239 X4 Where the customer loyalty variables (Y), trust (X1), commitment (X2), communication (X3), and the handling of complaints (X4). Hypothesis testing using t tests showed that four independent variables studied variable is trust, commitment, communication, and handling complaints proved to have a positive and significant impact on customer loyalty is the dependent variable. Then through the F test can be seen that the four independent variables is feasible to test the dependent variable customer loyalty. Figures adjusted R Square of 0.547 indicates that 54.7 percent of variable customer loyalty can be explained by four independent variables in the regression equation. While the remaining 45.3 percent is explained by other variables outside of the four variables used in this study

Evaluación endometrial ambulatoria.

La incidencia del cáncer de endometrio ha tenido un aumento relativo y ha superado al cáncer de cérvix en muchas estadísticas. Las tasas obtenidas por importantes centros indican un incremento absoluto, con valores de crecimiento anual superior al 10%. al mismo tiempo, los resultados terapéuticos obtenidos señalan que: a) los porcentuales de sobrevida logrados en la última década, debido a los medios quirúrgicos o radiantes, han alcanzado un techo de rendimiento, b) el proceso de proliferación celular neoplásico sigue siendo detectado en las mismas etapas infiltrativas que en el pasado. En estas etapas, el control local del proceso resulta insuficiente, cualquiera sea el método o la combinación de procedimientos terapéuticos empleados

Discrimination Towards Moslem AS Depicted In Kabir Khan\u27s New York Movie

Keywords: stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, Moslem in America, theSeptember 11th tragedyThe September 11th is a historical and social tragedy affect Moslem in America. The tragedy triggers stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination towards Moslem by American. The film entitled New York directed by Kabir Khan, points out the discrimination towards Moslem post the September 11th tragedy.The research employs sociological approach in order to investigate and provide insights into how American behavior toward Moslem after the September 11thtragedy. The research approach directs the discussion to use scientific method to establish parameters that help make sure results of the research are objective and accurate and applying discrimination theory that allows two steps followed to interpret and analyze the data: stereotypes and prejudice.The discussion of the study reveals that the September 11th tragedy triggers stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward Moslem by other Americans. Furthermore, Kabir Khan\u27s New York shows most of unfair treatments are brought from the reality on the field into this film. However, Kabir Khan also adds dramatic effects to each of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination scenesto emphasize the effort to diminish stereotypes and generalization toward religion.Moreover, it is suggested for the next researchers to conduct a study on the same film using other approaches. For example, Psychological approach, whichperspective can be used to analyze the psychological condition of the Moslemcharacter through War on Terror and discrimination. It seems that the September 11th tragedy, psychologically has caused dramatic changes toward several characters such as Sameer and Zilgai

Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca Huruf Jawa Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament Pada Siswa Kelas V SD N Gawanan Ii Colomadu Tahun Pelajaran 2013 / 2014

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca huruf Jawa pada siswa kelas V Sekolah Dasar Negeri 02 Gawanan melalui strategi pembelajaran teams games tournament. Jenis penelitian ini adalah PTK, subyek yang diambil adalah guru (peneliti) dan siswa kelas V. Penelitian dilakukan dalam dua siklus. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu dengan menggunakan metode observasi, tes untuk mengukur kemampuan membaca siswa, dan dokumentasi. Variable yang menjadi sasaran penelitian adalah kemampuan membaca huruf Jawa. Sebagai subjek penelitian yaitu siswa kelas V SD Negeri Gawanan 02, kecamatan Colomadu yang berjumlah 18 siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah model analisis interaktif yang mempunyai tiga buah komponen yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan atau verifikasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada peningkatan kemampuan membaca huruf Jawa setelah diadakan tindakan kelas dengan strategi pembelajaran teams games tournament. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan adanya peningkatan pada kondidsi awal rata – rata nilai siswa 45,9 dan siklus I rata – rata nilai siswa menjadi 66,3. Jumlah siswa yang dapat membaca huruf Jawa dengan sandhangan sederhana baik dan lancar pada siklus I meningkat dari 4 siswa (22,2%) menjadi 8 siswa (44,4%). Pada siklus II nilai rata – rata siswa meningkat dari 66,3 menjadi 88,2. Jumlah siswa yang dapat membaca huruf Jawa dengan sandhangan sederhana secara baik dan lancar meningkat dari 8 siswa (44,4%) menjadi 15 siswa (83,3%). Dengan demikian dapat diajukan suatu rekomendasi bahwa pembelajaran bahasa Jawa dengan strategi pembelajaran teams games tournament dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca huruf Jawa pada siswa kelas V SD Negeri 02 Gawanan, kecamatan Colomadu tahun pelajaran 2013/2014

3D digital headform models of Australian cyclists

Traditional 1D anthropometric data have been the primary source of information used by ergonomists for the dimensioning of head and facial gear. Although these data are simple to use and understand, they only provide univariate measures of key dimensions. 3D anthropometric data, however, describe the complete shape characteristics of the head surface, but are complicated to interpret due to the abundance of information they contain. Consequently, current headform standards based on 1D measurements may not adequately represent the actual head shape variations of the intended user groups. The purpose of this study was to introduce a set of new digital headform models representative of the adult cyclists' community in Australia. Four models were generated based on an Australian 3D anthropometric database of head shapes and a modified hierarchical clustering algorithm. Considerable shape differences were identified between our models and the current headforms from the Australian standard. We conclude that the design of head and facial gear based on current standards might not be favorable for optimal fitting results

Probing intermolecular interactions in a diethylcarbamazine citrate salt by fast MAS 1 H solid-state NMR spectroscopy and GIPAW calculations

Fast magic-angle spinning (MAS) NMR is used to probe intermolecular interactions in a diethylcarbamazine salt, that is widely used as a treatment against adult worms of Wuchereria bancrofti which cause a common disease in tropical countries named filariasis. Specifically, a dihydrogen citrate salt that has improved thermal stability and solubility as compared to the free form is studied. One-dimensional 1H, 13C and 15N and two-dimensional 1H-13C and 14N-1H heteronuclear correlation NMR experiments under moderate and fast MAS together with GIPAW (CASTEP) calculations enable the assignment of the 1H, 13C and 14N/15N resonances. A two-dimensional 1H-1H double-quantum (DQ) –single-quantum (SQ) MAS spectrum recorded with BaBa recoupling at 60 kHz MAS identifies specific proton-proton proximities associated with citrate-citrate and citrate-diethylcarbamazine intermolecular interactions

The helmet fit index - an intelligent tool for fit assessment and design customization

Helmet safety benefits are reduced if the headgear is poorly fitted on the wearer's head. At present, there are no industry standards available to assess objectively how a specific protective helmet fits a particular person. A proper fit is typically defined as a small and uniform distance between the helmet liner and the wearer's head shape, with a broad coverage of the head area. This paper presents a novel method to investigate and compare fitting accuracy of helmets based on 3D anthropometry, reverse engineering techniques and computational analysis. The Helmet Fit Index (HFI) that provides a fit score on a scale from 0 (excessively poor fit) to 100 (perfect fit) was compared with subjective fit assessments of surveyed cyclists. Results in this study showed that quantitative (HFI) and qualitative (participants' feelings) data were related when comparing three commercially available bicycle helmets. Findings also demonstrated that females and Asian people have lower fit scores than males and Caucasians, respectively. The HFI could provide detailed understanding of helmet efficiency regarding fit and could be used during helmet design and development phases

Different coordination modes for disulfoxides towards diorganotin(IV) dichlorides. X-ray crystal structures of 1,2-cis-bis-(phenylsulfinyl)ethene (rac-,cis-cbpse) and adducts [{Ph2SnCl2(meso-bpse)}n] and [{n-Bu2SnCl2(pdtd)}2]

The reactions of meso-1,2-bis(phenylsulfinyl)ethane (meso-bpse) with Ph2SnCl2, 2-phenyl-1,3-dithiane trans-1-trans-3-dioxide (pdtd) with n-Bu2SnCl2 and 1,2-cis-bis-(phenylsulfinyl)ethene (rac-,cis-cbpse) with Ph2SnCl2, in 1:1 molar ratio, yielded [{Ph2SnCl2(meso-bpse)}n], [{n-Bu2SnCl2(pdtd)}2] and [{Ph2SnCl2(rac,cis-cbpse)}x] (x = 2 or n), respectively. All adducts were studied by IR, Mössbauer and 119Sn NMR spectroscopic methods, elemental analysis and single crystal X-ray diffractometry. The X-ray crystal structure of [{Ph2SnCl2(meso-bpse)}n] revealed the occurrence of infinite chains in which the tin(IV) atoms appear in a distorted octahedral geometry with Cl atoms in cis and Ph groups in trans positions. The X-ray crystal structure of [{n-Bu2SnCl2(pdtd)}2] revealed discrete centrosymmetric dimeric species in which the tin(IV) atoms possess a distorted octahedral geometry with bridging disulfoxides in cis and n-butyl moieties in trans positions. The spectroscopic data indicated that the adduct containing the rac,cis-cbpse ligand can be dimeric or polymeric. The X-ray structural analysis of the free rac-,cis-cbpse sulfoxide revealed that the crystals belong to the C2/c space group.As reações de meso-1,2-bis(fenilsulfinil)etano (meso-bpse) com Ph2SnCl2, de 2-fenil-1,3-ditiona trans-1-trans-dióxido (pdtd) com n-Bu2SnCl2 e de 1,2-cis-bis-(phenylsulfinyl)ethene (rac-,cis-cbpse) com Ph2SnCl2, na proporção molar 1:1, levaram à formação de [{Ph2SnCl2(meso-bpse)}n], [{n-Bu2SnCl2(pdtd)}2] e [{Ph2SnCl2(rac,cis-cbpse)}x] (x = 2 ou n), respectivamente. Na investigação das propriedades estruturais dos produtos foram empregadas as espectroscopias de absorção no infravermelho, Mössbauer e RMN de 119Sn, além de análise elementar e difratometria de raios X em monocristal. O estudo de [{Ph2SnCl2(meso-bpse)}n] por difratometria de raios X revelou a ocorrência de um encadeamento infinito no qual os átomos de tin(IV) apresentam uma geometria octaédrica distorcida com os átomos de Cl em posições cis e os grupos Ph em trans. A estrutura cristalina de [{n-Bu2SnCl2(pdtd)}2] revelou a presença de espécies diméricas centrossimétricas nas quais os átomos de tin(IV) possuem geometria octaédrica distorcida com dissulfóxidos em ponte ocupando posições cis e grupos n-butila ocupando posições trans. Os dados espectroscópicos indicaram que o produto contendo o ligante rac,cis-cbpse pode ser dimérico ou polimérico. O estudo por difratometria de raios X do sulfóxido rac-,cis-cbpse livre revelou que os cristais pertencem ao grupo espacial C2/c.CNPqFAPESPFINE

A design framework for the mass customisation of custom-fit bicycle helmet models

Mass customisation (MC) can provide significant benefits to the customers. For example, custom-fit design approaches can improve the users’ perceived comfort of products where the fit is an important feature. MC can also bring major value to the producers, where for instance, premium prices can be implemented to the products. Research show that MC can bring competitive advantages especially when the system is new. It is therefore surprising that MC of helmets has not been studied more extensively, especially given the advances in 3D scanning, computational analyses, parametric design, and additive manufacturing techniques. The purpose of this study was to present a novel MC framework for the design of custom-fit bicycle helmet models. In the proposed design framework, we first categorized a subset of the Australian population into four groups of individuals based on their similar head shapes. New customers were then classified inside one of these groups. The customisation took place inside these groups to ensure that only small variations of the helmet liner were implemented. During the design process, the inside surfaces of a generic helmet model was modified to match the customer's head shape. We demonstrated that all the customized models created complied with the relevant drop impact test standard if their liner thickness was between the worst and best case helmets of each group. Fit accuracy was verified using an objective evaluation method. Future work should include detailed description of the manufacturing methods engaged in our MC framework