Judul: Maple Sycamore Bergelombang: Hubungan antara Sifat Anatomi, Fisis, Mekanis, dan Akustik
Abstrak: Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) is a wood species particularly known for its wavy grain figures and its high-value utilization among luthiers and craftsmen for musical instruments or furniture making. Although past separate studies had determined its properties, little had been done in order to quantify the waviness characteristics of its unique patterns and the correlations between its properties which include the anatomical, physical, mechanical, and vibrational or acoustical characteristics. Backed by its high degree of valuation and utilization, this research was conducted in order to study the characteristics of sycamore maple and how they correlate with each other. The specimens taken for the measurements were procured from different trees with various surface figures. Vibrational and mechanical measurements were conducted using Vybris, a semi-automated device developed by Gifu and Kyoto University, Japan and manufactured in LMGC (Laboratoire de Mécanique et Génie Civil) in Montpellier, France by taking into account the radial and longitudinal directions and its local variations. Waviness’ characteristics were quantified by measuring the wood blocks which were splitted parallel to the grain, while anatomical properties such as microfibril angle and rays’ dimensions were measured using light microscopy. Results from this study provide a dataset regarding the properties of wavy sycamore maple. Through statistical analysis, it can be concluded that there are significant correlations between the measured parameters, particularly between waviness, microfibril angle, the specific modulus elasticity, and damping coefficient by internal friction of the wood in longitudinal direction. The anisotropy properties were found to be very low but was not satisfactorily explained by the anatomical features studied. Future studies using similar methods should be conducted with larger number of speciments and refined statistical analysis models. Analysis regarding the mechanical model of wavy-grain wood, which may include variables such as MFA, grain angle, and waviness, should be conducted.
Keyword: anisotropy, damping, microfibril angle, modulus of elasticity, rays, wavy grain

Judul: Wavy Sycamore Maple: Relationships Between Anatomical, Physical, Mechanical, And Vibrational Properties
Abstrak: Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) is a wood species particularly known for its wavy grain figures and its high-value utilization among luthiers and craftsmen for musical instruments or furniture making. Although past separate studies had determined its properties, little had been done in order to quantify the waviness characteristics of its unique patterns and the correlations between its properties which include the anatomical, physical, mechanical, and vibrational or acoustical characteristics. Backed by its high degree of valuation and utilization, this research was conducted in order to study the characteristics of sycamore maple and how they correlate with each other. The specimens taken for the measurements were procured from different trees with various surface figures. Vibrational and mechanical measurements were conducted using Vybris, a semi-automated device developed by Gifu and Kyoto University, Japan and manufactured in LMGC (Laboratoire de Mécanique et Génie Civil) in Montpellier, France by taking into account the radial and longitudinal directions and its local variations. Waviness’ characteristics were quantified by measuring the wood blocks which were splitted parallel to the grain, while anatomical properties such as microfibril angle and rays’ dimensions were measured using light microscopy. Results from this study provide a dataset regarding the properties of wavy sycamore maple. Through statistical analysis, it can be concluded that there are significant correlations between the measured parameters, particularly between waviness, microfibril angle, the specific modulus elasticity, and damping coefficient by internal friction of the wood in longitudinal direction. The anisotropy properties were found to be very low but was not satisfactorily explained by the anatomical features studied. Future studies using similar methods should be conducted with larger number of speciments and refined statistical analysis models. Analysis regarding the mechanical model of wavy-grain wood, which may include variables such as MFA, grain angle, and waviness, should be conducted.
Keyword: anisotropy, damping, microfibril angle, modulus of elasticity, rays, wavy grain

Judul: Peranan Public Relations Pada Perusahaan Media Massa Televisi Setelah Relaunch Perusahaan (Kasus Marketing Public Relations Perusahaan Media Massa Televisi Trans7)
Abstrak: Strategi yang ditempuh perusahaan untuk menaikkan citranya adalah dengan melakukan hubungan dengan publik atau kegiatan Public Relations. Peranan Public Relations tidak hanya ke dalam perusahaan atau organisasi saja tetapi juga keluar perusahaan. Kegiatan Public Relations berperan dalam menyusun strategi komunikasi yang tepat untuk menaikkan citra perusahaannya. Dalam hubungannya dengan pencitraan positif terhadap publik internal, Public Relations berperan untuk menumbuhkembangkan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan. Dengan demikian, akan menciptakan motivasi kerja, loyalitas, dan peningkatan kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : 1). Mengkaji proses perubahan manajemen perusahaan dari TV7 menjadi Trans7, dan 2). Mengkaji peran PR dalam pembentukan citra perusahaan dan mengkaji strategi yang dilakukan perusahaan dalam mempromosikan program yang ditayangkan setelah perusahaan melakukan relaunch. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Penerapan metode kualitatif ini menggunakan strategi penelitian kasus. Trans7 terletak di Menara Bank Mega, Jalan Kapten P. Tendean Kav. 12- 14A Lantai 20, Jakarta Selatan. Berawal dari kerjasama strategis antara Para Group dan Kelompok Kompas Gramedia pada tanggal 4 Agustus 2006, Trans7 lahir sebagai sebuah stasiun swasta yang menyajikan tayangan yang mengutamakan kecerdasan, ketajaman, kehangatan penuh hiburan serta kepribadian bangsa yang membumi. Trans7 yang semula bernama TV7 berdiri dengan ijin dari Departemen Perdagangan dan Perindustrian Jakarta Pusat dengan Nomor 809/BH.09.0S/III/2000. Pada tanggal 22 Maret 2000 keberadaan TV7 telah diumumkan dalam Berita Negara Nomor 8687 sebagai PT. Duta Visual Nusantara Tivi Tujuh.
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