bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tibial First Technique Using Predictive Balancing Improves Joint Balance Compared To Measured Resection
Authors: Wakelin Edgar , Shalhoub Sami , Koenig Jan , Plaskos Christopher
Published: September 2020

A well-balanced knee is a critical goal for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) across all surgical technique. Some controversy exists however about the method in which various techniques achieve soft tissue balance. Technology for balancing gaps in the tibia first approach has progressed from manual tensioners and laminar spreaders to digital tensioning tools integrated with robot-assisted navigation platforms, however there has been no comparison between femur first measured resection and tibia first techniques with this new technology. Our objective was to prospectively investigate joint balance accuracy and precision between a femur first measured resection and tibia first gap balancing technique utilizing a digital gap balancing tool.

A consecutive series cohort undergoing TKA were investigated. The cohort was divided in to 4 groups: 1) Femur First Blinded to gap data, 2) Femur First Non-Blinded to gap data, 3) Tibia first Blinded to gap data, 4) Tibia first Non-Blinded to gap data. Implanted medio-lateral (ML) gap difference was used to calculate joint balance.

94 patients were enrolled. No significant difference was found between the average ML gaps, however, the frequency of outlier balance throughout flexion, was significantly reduced in Group 4. Significant differences in the variance of the post-operative gap balance were also found, in which Group 4, reported reduced variance compared to group 3 and 2 throughout flexion and compared to group 1 at 90°.

Ideal joint balance may remain a controversial topic, nonetheless a tibia first approach with digital balancing allows surgeons to accurately achieve a desired joint balance target.
Construction Cost Predication Model Using Macro Economic Indicators
Authors: Capano Craig , Hariharan Jeanette , Moud Hashem , Asutosh Ashish
Published: September 2020

Estimating future costs of construction is an important component to the success of any contracting company. Traditionally a cost modifier has been utilized to offset cost escalations or volatility predictions. Construction estimators and contractors have also attempted to utilize a variety of prediction models. This paper establishes a basis for reliable forecasting and explores the possibility of developing prediction models using time series Neural Networks (NN) by utilizing historic data of three accepted macro-economic composite indicators (MEI) and two accepted construction industry cost indices. The use of these macro-economic indicators for NN-based models may be used to predict cost escalations for construction. Nonlinear autoregressive NN models are constructed through using the macro-economic data and the construction cost data to determine if a reliable time-series predictive model could be established. The results of these models indicated that there is a high correlation between the macro-economic escalations, independent factors, and the construction cost escalations, dependent factors, over time. Use and knowledge of these correlations could aid in the prediction of cost escalations during construction.
ARCH-COMP 2020 Category Report: Falsification
Authors: Ernst Gidon , Arcaini Paolo , Bennani Ismail , Donze Alexandre , Fainekos Georgios , Frehse Goran , Mathesen Logan , Menghi Claudio , Pedrielli Giulia , Pouzet Marc , Yaghoubi Shakiba , Yamagata Yoriyuki , Zhang Zhenya
Published: September 2020

This report presents the results from the 2020 friendly competition in the ARCH workshop for the falsification of temporal logic specifications over Cyber-Physical Systems. We briefly describe the competition settings, which have been inherited from the previous year, give background on the participating teams and tools and discuss the selected benchmarks. The benchmarks are available on the ARCH website1, as well as in the competition’s gitlab repository2. In comparison to 2019, we have two new participating tools with novel approaches, and the results show a clear improvement over previous performances on some benchmarks.
A New Deformation Pose Estimation Algorithm for the Fully Automatic Design of Patient Specific Knee Prosthesis: Preliminary Results
Authors: Garraud Charles , Clavé Arnaud , Ogor Jérôme , Stindel Eric , Dardenne Guillaume
Published: September 2020

In the context of automatic landmarks localization with statistical shape models for the design of customized TKA prosthesis, the first step consists of registering a model, represented by the mean mesh of some healthy femoral bones, towards the segmented femur of the patient. The most complex aspect of the mesh-to-mesh correspondence in this case lies in the fact the source (model) and the target mesh can differ largely (partial view of the femur, anatomy that lies away from the mean) which makes common correspondence approaches inefficient. In this paper, we introduce a contribution to an algorithm from the field of object recognition that produces a reliable registration. By adding the concept of global deformability in the algorithm, we are able to improve the precision of the algorithm (mean mesh-to-mesh distance improved from 2.77mm to 0.79mm) and its robustness to anatomy far off the mean (better standard deviation and Hausdorff distance) on synthetic data . The next step will be to assess it in its application field i.e. the automatic localization of knee landmarks for the design of patient-specific knee prosthesis.
An Investigation into the Significant Causes of Disputes in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
Authors: Edirisinghe Vajira , Marsh Dianne , Borthwick Fiona , Cotgrave Alison
Published: September 2020

Disputes in construction projects affect not only delay in construction progress but also its cost and potentially its quality. The construction industry of Sri Lanka contributes significantly to its economy and the cost of construction disputes can influence its economic welfare. It is important to understand the significant disputes in the Sri Lankan construction industry in order to mitigate this cost. A qualitative descriptive study has been conducted through semi-structured questionnaires analyzed using a thematic approach. The sample comprised of 10-construction industry professionals all involved in the dispute resolution process. The literature identified 7 main dispute causes as being owner related, contractor related, project related, design related, contract related, human behavior related and consultant related. The interviews identified sub themes from each, which were then ranked in order to identify those that were most significant. It was found that many of the sub themes were inter related and that one cause could be the creation of another. The lack of appropriate communication between parties and lack of team spirit were identified as the genesis of disputes in the Sri Lankan construction industry. The next stage of this research is to identify the dispute resolution methods specific to Sri Lanka in order to develop a framework for cost optimization of dispute resolution methods that link specifically with the causes of dispute as identified in this study.
Combining sensor and robotic technologies to achieve a well balanced total knee arthroplasty while avoiding any soft tissue releases
Authors: Bardou-Jacquet Julien
Published: September 2020

Achieving a balanced total knee throughout the entire range of motion leads to improved patient reported outcomes and satisfaction. Sensor-assisted technology allows the surgeon to quantitatively assess and address imbalance through either soft tissue releases or bone recuts. However, balancing through soft tissue releases leads to unpredictable gap increments and frequent early over-releases.

METHODS: During a consecutive and prospective series of 29 robotic total knee surgeries, intra-operative load sensors were used following the initial bone resections to quantitatively assess the knee’s state of balance through the range of motion with trial components in place. Load measurements were taken at 10 and 90 degrees of knee flexion. Based on previous literature, a balanced knee is defined as having a mediolateral load difference below 15 pounds (lbf) through the range of motion, with an absolute load magnitude per compartment above 5lbf and not exceeding 45lbf. The initial load numbers were recorded as well as the number and type of subsequent corrections needed to achieve quantitative balance.

RESULTS Of the 29 robotics cases, only 12 (41%) were well-balanced after the initial bone cuts (mechanical alignment by measured resection). Another two cases were too loose and required an increase in the polyethylene thickness size of two millimeters to achieve a well-balanced knee without further bone resection. In 14 cases, a bone recut was required to balance the knee. More specifically, four cases required a recut of the femur, ten cases required a recut of the tibia. Eventually, one case was left unbalanced in flexion with a mediolateral load differential of 20 lbf. It should be noted explicitly that no soft tissue releases were done for any of the 29 cases. At the end, all 29 knees were considered well balanced in extension and all but six (79%) at 90° of flexion. For these six cases with balance issue at 90° of flexion, absolute load magnitude in both compartments was below 45 lbf and above 5lbf, though the mediolateral load differential was between 15lbf and 30lbf.

DISCUSSION Based on a preliminary series, this work demonstrates the opportunity of combining multiple technologies to achieve a quantitatively balanced knee through the range of motion without any soft tissue release.
Objective quantification of ligament balancing using VERASENSE in measured resection and modified gap balance total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Cho Kyu-Jin , Kim Gun-Woo , Lee Nam-Hun , Chung Young-Woo , Seon Jongkeun , Song Eun-Kyoo
Published: September 2020

Aims To evaluate: (1) objective quantification of ligament balancing in total knee arthroplasty, (2) types and effectiveness of additional procedures to compartment pressure, and (3) change of pressure values in both compartment throughout the range of motion in total knee arthroplasty.

Methods Eighty-four patients underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using VERASENSE Knee System. TKA was performed by two techniques. Compartment pressure was recorded through the range of motion (ROM) initially, after each additional procedure, and after final implantation. Balanced knees were defined as when the compartment pressure difference was less than 15 pounds.

Results Thirty patients (35.7%) showed “balanced” knee on initial pressure measurement. Modified gap balancing TKAs showed significantly higher proportion of “balanced” knee than measured-resection TKAs (P = 0.004). Both medial and lateral compartment pressure were generally decreased on both TKA methods. Linear correlation showed statistically significant through ROM on both compartment. Total 66 additional ligament balancing procedures were performed.

Conclusion Using the objective orthosensor, we were able to obtain 94% of well-balanced total knee arthroplasty finally. Furthermore, acquired objective data can lead to proper ligament balancing for both experienced and young surgeons and consequently reduce the complications associate with soft tissue imbalance in the future.
Predictability of implants size in Robotic Surgery for Total Knee and hip Replacement Arthroplasty
Authors: Deep Kamal , Picard Frederic , Iqbal Shoaib
Published: September 2020

Accuracy of implantation using computer assisted navigation and robotic total knee replacement arthroplasty (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) has been proven. Templating the pre-operative radiographs has become standard. This gives an insight into the pre op planning and the sizes most likely to be used. This helps to reduce the inventory for storage of implants and cost. While the templating of radiographs has been helpful, implant sizes prediction remains less than desirable. Aim of present study was to look at the predictability of implant sizes in CT planning for robotic surgery. 30 MAKO robotic joint replacements were performed (15TKR/15THR) with pre op CT scans for implant size. For TKR, the sizes used were mean 5 in femur and tibia (SD1 and range 3-7). In tibia, size used was same as predicted. In the femur in two cases the size was reduced by one to balance the gaps. Insert thickness was increased by one size in 4 cases. For THR, the acetabular cup, femur, head diameter and offset were predicted 100%. The neck length had to be changed in some cases by up to two sizes. for balance/stability. In conclusion the CT scan pre-operative planning for MAKO robotic knee joint replacement can predict 100% times the size of tibia, within one size of femur and insert for TKR. These figures are better than published predictability of templates of plain radiographs where implant size was predicted 42% for femoral and 37% acetabular components while 87% of the femoral components and 78% of the acetabular cups were accurate within one size up and down.
Student Learning Assessment from a Virtual Field Trip
Authors: Salman Amna
Published: September 2020

Teaching through field trips has been very effective as students learn more when they see the objects in reality. However, it is not always feasible to take a large class to field trips due to time, safety, and cost limitations. Creating 3D Virtual Reality (VR) models and immersing students in that virtual world could provide an engaging and meaningful experience to both building science and architecture students. The aim of this research was to see if Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) can replace actual field trips in times of need. For that reason, an app was created teaching students about steel connections called the Steel Sculpture App (SSA). The SSA served as VFT and the location of physical steel sculpture model served as the actual field trip. This paper focuses on student learning assessment and experience from of VFT versus the actual field trip. Scope of this study is limited to 3rd year building science and architecture students who have attained basic knowledge of structural systems. The author used controlled group and experimental group method to analyze the learning assessment. The results indicated that the students learning from VFTs scored slightly higher than those learning from actual field trip. Although, students liked learning through the actual field trip but the VFT group was able to score better because they learnt without any distractions.
Psychological Influences on Safety Culture in the Construction Industry: A Pedagogical Framework for Construction Safety Training Application
Authors: Saul Amelia , Ahmed Syed , Namian Mostafa
Published: September 2020

Construction and engineering careers place an emphasis on safety training. Although this knowledge is crucial to succeeding in one's field there is a lack of awareness with regards to the principle of safety culture. Within a psychological context, workers in a particular setting look towards others for social cues, and there are underlying social principles that determine whether social cues will be internalized, acted on, or ignored. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide an approach to advise trainers on underlying safety principles. The goal is for learners to internalize and act upon safe behaviors in the work environment. A pilot study was conducted interviewing four OSHA-authorized construction safety trainers. The participants were provided with a vignette activity and asked their opinion and experience. After the activity was complete, the participants rated their experience and provided suggestions for improvements. The vignettes were highly rated by the trainers and they suggested including additional vignettes, having the activity applied in various versions (group vs individual) as well as doing an at-home activity. Future research will work on improving safety behavior to be included in additional safety training.
Case Study of In-Cab Pollutants for Nonroad Construction Equipment
Authors: Lewis Phil , Mosier Rachel , Shan Yongwei
Published: September 2020

Like buildings, nonroad construction equipment with enclosed cabs have doors and windows, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; thus, these machines have their own indoor air quality (IAQ) environment. Understanding the role of thermal comfort and air pollutants can help equipment operators manage in-cab environments to reduce health concerns and increase productivity. The objective of this case study was to collect and analyze IAQ data from the cabs of nonroad equipment as it performed real-world activities. Using state-of-the-art IAQ instrumentation, data were collected for in-cab pollutant concentration levels including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and respirable particulate matter. Concentrations of carbon monoxide did not exceed published exposure limits for IAQ, but they did approach the published limits. Concentrations of CO2 frequently exceeded IAQ recommended levels for adequate ventilation. Concentrations of respirable particulate matter frequently exceeded IAQ recommended levels. The case study yielded enough information to conclude that studying IAQ in nonroad equipment cabs is necessary to improve human health, safety, and productivity for equipment operators.
Multi-disciplinary Teams – the Continuing Challenge to Collaborate in the Classroom
Authors: Smith James , Bingham Evan , Farnsworth Clifton
Published: September 2020

The need to collaborate in the Owner/Architecture/Engineering/Construction (OAEC) industry continues to grow. As owners increasingly choose alternative delivery methods for their projects, the ability of key participants to effectively work with one another is becoming a critical and defining skill. In their 2016 accreditation update, the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) decided to include a new Student Learning Outcome (SLO) specific to this growing need. ACCE SLO #9 states that students graduating from accredited institutions are expected to show the ability to “apply construction management skills as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.” This requirement poses a significant challenge to many universities. This paper provides qualitative data from multi-disciplinary courses conducted at 3 universities. Participating administration, faculty and students provided data that supports anticipated benefits of multi-disciplinary courses and enhances previous findings. Observed challenges in addition to those provided by extant literature were identified. Observations and interviews highlight the importance of differentiating between multi-disciplinary interactions and inter-disciplinary interactions. It is recommended that interested programs carefully consider program and course design as it relates to these differences and additionally identified issues as the challenge to collaborate continues.
Grau de Satisfação do Doente e do MGF com a Consulta de Teledermatologia do CHVNG/E
Authors: Teixeira Diogo , Lopes Jorge , Sousa Ana Cristina , Costa Miguel , O. Ferreira Eduardo , Baptista Armando , Varela Paulo
Published: September 2020

Introdução: A Teledermatologia (store and forward) tem sido usada para melhorar a triagem de pedidos no âmbito do Serviço Nacional de Saúde, e para dar resposta, numa minoria de casos, a situações simples. O pedido de consulta de Dermatologia via Consulta Tempo e Horas passou a ser obrigatoriamente acompanhado de foto(s) clínica(s), de acordo com o Despacho 6280/2018 de 28 de junho de 2018. Pretendemos avaliar a satisfação de doentes e médicos de família relativamente à consulta de teledermatologia em tempo diferido.

Material e Métodos: Foi realizado um inquérito aos doentes sujeitos a consulta de teledermatologia durante o primeiro trimestre de 2018, com posterior análise retrospetiva do registo clínico. Foi também realizado um inquérito online aos médicos de Medicina Geral e Familiar pertencentes aos Agrupamentos de Centros de Saúde da área de referência do Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho.

Resultados: Dos 153 doentes inquiridos, obteve-se resposta em 27,5% (n=42). Lesões pigmentadas corresponderam a 54,8% (n=23) do total das consultas. Foi proposto tratamento em 42,9% (n=18). Os doentes referiram preferir a consulta presencial em 90,2% (n=38). Obtiveram-se 82 respostas por parte dos médicos de família. Metade dos inquiridos concorda com a obrigatoriedade de anexação de fotografias clínicas, ainda que esta leva a um acréscimo de 11.21 ± 8.84 minutos ao tempo de referenciação. Quando é feita uma consulta de Teledermatologia, 47,6% (n=39) dos médicos referem que o problema do doente fica apenas parcialmente tratado.

Conclusão: A utilização da Teledermatologia para consulta não presencial apenas resolve uma minoria das situações clínicas e não se apresenta como uma medida satisfatória para os doentes.
STUDI PERBANDINGAN MADZHAB TENTANG KHITBAH DAN BATASAN MELIHAT WANITA DALAM KHITBAH
Authors: Umami Hafidhul
Published: September 2020

Abstract: Preaching is the process of requesting the consent of a woman to be a wife to a man or a request from a man to a woman to be a future wife. The sermon is also a preliminary marriage which is required before there is a bond between husband and wife with the aim that time to enter into marriage is based on willingness obtained from research, knowledge and awareness of each party. But there are also mechanisms or rules that must be implemented in the Sermon.

      Seeing a woman is permissible in terms of being able to see her face and palms. Even the Hanafi, Maliki and Shafi'i schools argue that looking at the face and hands is sunnah. Because by seeing his face it will be known whether or not it is beautiful, and by seeing the palm of his hand can be known whether his body is fertile or not.

Keywords: Conception, Sermon, Madzhab Comparison
HAK DAN KEWAJIBAN SUAMI ISTERI DALAM ISLAM DAN HUKUM PERKAWINAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Fitri Abdul Basit Misbachul
Published: September 2020

Islamic law and marriage law are at the level of rules and laws that must be obeyed by followers of religion and contain benefits for the society. Getting married is a religious command that is worth worship which brings reward, when the religious command is carried out it will produce happiness and benefit for the doers of worship. The existence of the rights and obligations of husband and wife in Islam and marital law in Indonesia is nothing but to foster awareness of husband and wife in realizing a happy family peace,love and mercy, of course when these rights and obligations are not implemented, it will cause family problems that burden both of them (husband and wife) and hinder his success in reaching family expectations. Islam also provides rules and teachings on procedures for harmonious families. Also, the State is bound by responsibility in the form of marriage law which must be applied to Indonesian Moslems.
METODE PEMBAGIAN WARIS TERHADAP ISTRI KEDUA PERSPEKTIF KOMPILASI HUKUM ISLAM DAN HUKUM PERDATA
Authors: Miftahuddin Abdul Hafidz
Published: September 2020

Inheritance is a collection of regulations governing the law regarding wealth because of one's death, which is the transfer of wealth left by the dead and the consequences of this transfer for those who obtain it both in their relationship with them, as well as their relationship with third parties. The main purpose of inheritance is either in the Compilation of Islamic Law or civil law is to provide welfare and justice for heirs based on the principles and legal basis of each. The distribution of inheritance to the second wife according to the Compilation of Islamic Law and Civil Law has similarities and differences. The elements in inheritance according to the Compilation of Islamic Law and civil law are the same or hand in hand and complement each other, nothing contradicts. However, in some cases there are differences, one of which is in the division and number of parts for heirs. Also for the second wife, the two laws differ in looking at her. Islam views the second wife as being the same as the other wives as long as there are no children, but civil law views that the part for the second wife must not be more than the child of the first wife.
FENOMENA HUKUM WARIS ADAT DI INDONESIA ANTARA KEADILAN HUKUM DAN KEADILAN SOSIAL
Authors: Ubaidillah M Burhanuddin
Published: September 2020

Legal justice and social justice as two different concepts form the basis of the development of theoretical law and practical law. The pluralistic fact of customary inheritance law that is not single in Indonesia and is subject to genealogical and territorial alliance, is not written in legislative regulations (unstatutery law), and has been generally believed (taken for granted) in reality is very difficult to integrate. Even now customary law cannot be realized in legal unification and there is still no uniform national regulation in Indonesia due to the clash of cultural, religious and sociological complications. This is where the urgency of the concept of legal justice and social justice develops his theory in improving the law so that the phenomenon of customary inheritance law gets an alternative solution based on the social structure of a pluralistic Indonesian society.
POLIGAMI DAN POLIANDRI DALAM AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Qurotul Aini Siti Maryam
Published: September 2020

Al-Qur'an further regulates the provisions of polygamy which were previously rooted before Islamic society. If previously polygamy could be carried out regardless of the number of wives then with the decline of al-Nisa verse 3, the maximum number of wives in polygamy is four people. The law of polygamy in Islam was originally permissible with the ability to justice, but seeing aspects of goodness and badness, this permissibility becomes an emergency door for conditions to deviate from normal, so that if the government takes part in regulating it then it is as its capacity to regulate the people based on benefit. Whereas the polyandry since the revelation of Surat al-Nisa verse 24, has been a prohibition that must be avoided. If you want to examine further, there are various aspects of benefit in this prohibition.
TWO-WHEELER CONSUMERS’ BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Authors: Khan Mohd. Akbar Ali , Rao Datrika Venkata Madhusudan
Published: September 2020

This original exploratory study was to examine the impact of select exogenous and demographic variables on Customer Satisfaction.  As per ACMA May month data, top four brands, namely Hero, Bajaj, Honda and TVS brands were selected for study and 600 two-wheeler consumers’ samples collected, using random sampling in Hyderabad. The data were analysed with descriptive statistics, and non-parametric tests, to know the impact of independent and demographic variables on customer satisfaction and found no impact, further given different implications.
PHOTON MASS
Authors: Orlov S.A.
Published: September 2020

The atomic structure is presented on the basis of the theory of vortex gravitation. The feasibility and calculation of the values of the density and mass of electromagnetic particles are proposed. A calculation is made, which proves that the photon must have mass. In the calculations, some physical characteristics of electromagnetic particles that are accepted by modern physics are refuted.
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY: SCIENCE AND PRACTICE IN THE 21TH CENTURY. NEW IDEAS AND PARADIGMS
Authors: Zapivalov N.P.
Published: September 2020

Nowadays, it is vitally necessary that conceptually new methods be used in petroleum geology. The aim of this paper is to outline new trends and approaches in petroleum geology; to substantiate the necessity for rehabilitation cycles in the process of oilfield development, especially at its active stage; to define the perturbation threshold for equilibrium of a fluid-saturated system. In this paper, an empirical estimation is given of the value of critical perturbation of an equilibrium fluid-saturated system during the oilfield development, equal to formation depression of 5-8 MPa.

The author’s conclusion is that at present efforts should be focused on the efficient science-based development of the active oilfields in order to produce the residual (hard-to-extract) oil in a soft, sparing and non-damaging way, as well as on discovering new hydrocarbon accumulations, including secondary ones, throughout the whole stratigraphic section, with all depth horizons and various rock-fluid associations, in regions where a well-developed diversified infrastructure is already available. The use of rehabilitation cycles will make it possible to restore the energy potential of the stratum and filtration properties of the rock. In the long run, it will provide for an increased longevity of the object and higher final oil recovery.
PROFITABILITY, ADVERTISING INTENSITY AND CONCENTRATION RATIO IN INDONESIAN CIGARETTE INDUSTRY (2000 -2013)
Authors: Saftiana Yulia , Robiani Benadette , A.K. Syamsurijal , Suhel
Published: September 2020

This study aimed to invest the relationship of structure, behavior and performance on cigarette industry in Indonesia. The variable used in this research is concentration ratio that used CR4 to measure industry structure, advertising intensity of four companies that included in CR4 to measure promotion behavior, Price Cost Margin (PCM) and profitability of four companies (ROS) included in CR4 to measure industry performance. Descriptive analysis between Price Cost Margin (PCM) and concentration of cigarette industry shows the direction of inconsistent relationship but for 23 years the direction of change is more positive than negative sign. Otherwise, the relationship between Return on Sales (ROS) with industrial concentration shows more negative sign than positive sign.
INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)!! NEW STREAM OF TECHNOLOGY/ SOURCE - PRACTICAL APPROACH
Authors: Kumar Santosh , Raheja Jagdish Lal , Sharma A.L.
Published: September 2020

Abstract: Presented research paper provides important information/ knowledge regarding new direction of research and its usefulness. What is (Internet of Things) IoT? , to whom?, how we can use it and expand it? etc., this research paper provides detailed information about above questions. However, this is the subject of Science and Engineering, but this is very-very important for all of us for today’s point of view. IoT is new for all of us and it is the founder-stone of near future, i.e., In near future our life style will mostly be depending on this, as per the opinions of wise-persons. [1] Presented paper provides the Software and hardware details and their uses details with suitable examples. So, this research article explains the new direction to the technology and shares the important knowledge about current/modern scenario.

सार: प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र, अनुसंधान की एक अत्यंत नई दिशा व संबन्धित उपयोगिताओं के बारे में महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी प्रदान करती है। इंटरनेट ऑफ थिंग्स (IoT)? क्या है, किसके लिए है, तथा इसके विस्तार व इसको हम कैसे इस्तेमाल कर सकते है, आदि महत्वपूर्ण जानकारियों के बारे में  हम इस लेख में ज्ञान प्राप्त कर इसका उपयोग कर सकते हैं। वस्तुतः यह विज्ञान व इंजीनियरिंग के विद्यार्थियों का विषय है परंतु उपयोगिता के द्रष्टिकोण से आज हम सभी को इसकी जानकारी आवश्यक है। आइ.ओ.टी.(IoT), आज सभी के लिए नया विषय है तथा यह आने वाले कल की आधार.शिला हैए अर्थात भविष्य में काफी हद तक हमारी जीवनशैली इसी पर निर्भर होगी, ऐसा कई विद्वानों का भी मत है।[1] इस शोध पत्र द्वारा IoT के विस्तृत ज्ञान तथा इसमें प्रयुक्त सॉफ्टवेयर तथा हार्डवेयर व उनके  उपयोग की विधि को भी उचित उदाहरण द्वारा बताया गया है। अतः प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र  तकनीकी की नई दिशा को उल्लेखित करता है तथा आज के समय की महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी को साझा करता है।
Role of dramatization processes in communication efficiency development
Authors: Kumar Maru Ravindra , Bhojak Giriraj
Published: September 2020

Many communication related problems can be seen in the context of a student, it can also be a student's personal, family and school. In such a situation, apart from blocking the gradual development of communication skills, it may contain many such problems related to communication which in turn affect its overall development. The main objective of this paper is to have a deep thought and discussion on this extremely serious subject.

एक विद्यार्थी के सन्दर्भ में सम्प्रेषण सम्बन्धित बहुत सी समस्याएं देखी जा सकती हैए ये किसी विद्यार्थी की व्यक्तिगतए पारिवारिक एवं विद्यालयी भी हो सकती है। ऐसे में सम्प्रेषण कौशल के क्रमिक विकास के अवरुद्ध हो जाने के अलावाए उसमें सम्प्रेषण से सम्बन्धित कई ऐसी व्याधियां प्रविष्ठ हो सकती हैं जो कालान्तर में उसके समग्र विकास को प्रभावित करती है। इस नितांत गम्भीर विषय पर एक गहन चिन्तन व चर्चा करना ही इस शोधण्पत्र का मूल उद्देश्य है।
A história da ciência no ensino de Física e a vigilância epistemológica
Authors: Ricardo Elio Carlos
Published: September 2020

Há várias maneiras de considerar a relação entre a história da ciência e a didática da ciência. Além disso, a teoria da Transposição Didática proposta por Yves Chevallard mostrou as transformações que o conhecimento científico sofre para se tornar um saber ensinado na sala de aula. Porém, ambos ainda são difíceis de serem aplicados pelo professor. Este artigo sugere a vigilância epistemológica como uma ferramenta didática para produzir conteúdos mais significativos no contexto escolar. Nesse caso, a história da ciência é uma importante referência. Para ilustrar esses argumentos, é apresentado um exemplo da mecânica.  

Palavras chave: História da ciência, ensino de Física, transposição didática, vigilância epistemológica.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA ADVERSITY QUOTIENT DAN STRES PADA ANGGOTA KEPOLISIAN DI POLRESTABES SEMARANG
Authors: Nadhira Ajeng Indy , Arjanggi Ruseno
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara adversity quotient dan tingkat stres pada anggota kepolisian, khususnya polrestabes Semarang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode classified random sampling sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dalam pengambilan sampel. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah anggota kepolisian Polrestabes Semarang khususnya anggota Sat Sabhara, Sat Lantas dan Sat Reskrim. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 83 subjek. Pada penelitian ini, alat yang digunakan untuk mengambil data yakni berupa skala yang terdiri dari 2 skala, yakni skala adversity quotient dan skala tingkat stres. Skala adversity quotient disusun berdasakan 4 (empat) aspek, yakni control, origin dan ownership, reach serta endurance. Skala adversity quotient terdiri dari 34 aitem yang memiliki koefisiensi reliabilitas 0.921 dengan indeks daya beda yang bergerak dari 0.321 � 0.635.� Skala tingkat stres disusun berdasarkan 3 aspek yakni psikologi, fisik serta perilaku dan terdiri dari 24 aitem dengan koefisiensi reliabilitas 0. 920, indeksi daya beda skala ini bergerak dari 0.351 � 0.706. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hipotesis yang diajukan peneliti dapat diterima yaitu ada hubungan antara adversity quotient dengan tingkat stres pada anggota kepolisian polrestabes. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa koefisiensi korelasi rxy = -0.905, dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0.000 (p < 0.01). Nilai koefisiensi determinasi (r2) sebesar 0.819 yang menandakan bahwa ada hubungan negatif yang sangat signifikan antara adversity quotient dan tingkat stres pada anggota kepolisian di Polrestabes Semarang serta memiliki sumbangan efektif sebesar 81.9%.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KONFORMITAS TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN PERILAKU DUGEM PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG SEMARANG
Authors: Tyas Retno Muktining , Kuncoro Joko
Published: September 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan hubungan antara konformitas teman sebaya dengan perilaku dugem pada Mahasiswa Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang. Metode dari penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Penelitian ini melibatkan 70 subjek yang dipilih menggunakan metode kuota purposive random sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan memberikan skala konformitas dan skala perilaku dugem. Skala konformitas terdiri dari 30 aitem dengan rentang daya beda tinggi 0,250 � 0,533 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,817. Skala perilaku dugem berjumlah 40 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,300 � 0,810 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,971. Hasil uji hipotesis koefisien korelasi diperoleh rxy = 0,713 dengan taraf signifikansi p= 0,000 (p<0,01). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa hipotesis diterima. Artinya ada hubungan positif antara konformitas teman sebaya dengan perilaku dugem pada Mahasiswa Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang.
RESILIENSI SINGLE MOTHER PASCA PERCERAIAN
Authors: Sissilia Vera , Falah Falasifatul
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui resiliensi single mother pasca perceraian. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis.� Subjek penelitian ada tiga orang wanita single mother. Teknik pengambilan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik snowball sampling. Metode yang digunakan untuk pengambilan data adalah metode wawancara. Keabsahan data menggunakan uji transferabilitas dan uji konfirmabilitas. Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa perceraian yang dialami subjek merupakan jalan terbaik bagi subjek, menjadi seorang single mother bukanlah hal yang mudah dikarenakan adanya permasalahan yang harus dihadapi seperti dampak pada anak, keluarga dan sosial. Resiliensi pada single mother dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan eksternal yang saling melengkapi. Dukungan anak-anak, keluarga serta hubungan sosial yang baik dengan orang lain sangat mempengaruhi proses resiliensi subjek. Gambaran resiliensi para subjek sangat baik karena mencapai pada tahap yang sesuai dengan aspek resiliensi. Penemuan yang tidak ada dalam teori resiliensi menyatakan bahwa religiusitas tinggi dapat mendukung dan mengembangkan resiliensi dengan optimal
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KEPERCAYAAN DIRI DENGAN ASERTIVITAS DALAM MENYAMPAIKAN PENDAPAT PADA AKTIVIS MAHASISWA/I DI UNISSULA
Authors: Chasanah Endang Muslihatun , Rohmatun Rohmatun
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kepercayaan diri dengan asertivitas dalam menyampaikan pendapat pada aktivis mahasiswa/i di Unissula. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa/i aktivis yang mengikuti organisasi BEM dan SEMA di Unissula dengan jumlah 676 aktivis mahasiswa/i. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu cluster random sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan skala asertivitas dan skala kepercayaan diri. Skala asertivitas berjumlah 22 aitem berdaya beda tinggi dengan koefisien korelasi skor aitem total bergerak antara 0,301 � 0,545 dengan reliabilitas 0,805. Sedangkan skala kepercayaan diri berjumlah 23 aitem berdaya beda tinggi dengan koefisien korelasi skor aitem total bergerak antara 0,315 � 0,594 dengan reliabilitas sebasar 0,811. Uji normalitas dari data asertivitas menunjukkan nilai KS-Z sebesar 1,201 dengan taraf signifikansi sebesar 0,112 (pada p>0,05) dan data� kepercayaan diri menunjukkan nilai KS-Z sebesar 1,169 dengan P= 0,130 (pada p>0,05). Hasil uji linieritas antara variabel asertivitas dengan variabel kepercayaan diri diperoleh skor Flinier sebesar 126,798 dengan taraf signifikasi p = 0.000 (p<0.05). Uji hipotesis menggunakan teknik analisis Product Moment dengan rxy= 0,642 dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0.000 (p<0,01) yang menunjukkan ada hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kepercayaan diri dengan asertivitas dalam menyampaikan pendapat pada aktivis mahasiswa/i di Unissula. Variable kepercayaan diri memberikan sumbangan efektif sebesar 41,2% terhadap asertivitas, selebihnya 58.8% dipengaruhi melalui faktor lain.
HUBUNGAN RASA MEMILIKI DAN KOMITMEN DENGAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI PEMAIN FUTSAL FAKULTAS DI UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG SEMARANG
Authors: Guswanto Imam , Sugiasih Inhastuti
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara rasa memiliki dan komitmen dengan motivasi berprestasi pemain futsal fakultas di Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (Unissula) Semarang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif yang dilakukan pada 99 orang pemain futsal dari tiap fakultas. Penelitian ini menggunakan 3 skala pengukuran, yaitu Skala Motivasi Berprestasi, SOBI�P, dan Skala Komitmen. Skala Motivasi Berprestasi berjumlah 21 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,254�0,527 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,771. SOBI�P berjumlah 17 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,569�0,732 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,938. Skala Komitmen berjumlah 20 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,323�0,504 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,831. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi dua prediktor dan korelasi parsial. Hasil uji hipotesis pertama menunjukkan ada hubungan yang sangat signifikan antara rasa memiliki dan komitmen dengan motivasi berprestasi, dimana korelasi R=0,757 dan Fhitung=61,948 dengan taraf signifikansi sebesar 0,000 (p < 0,01). Hasil uji hipotesis kedua menunjukkan ada hubungan positif yang signifikan antara rasa memiliki dengan motivasi berprestasi, dimana korelasi ryx1-x2= 0,252 dengan taraf siginifikansi p = 0,012 (p < 0,05). Hasil uji hipotesis ketiga menunjukkan ada hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan antara komitmen dengan motivasi berprestasi, dimana korelasi ryx1-x2 = 0,630 dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0,000 (p < 0,01).
HUBUNGAN ANTARA HARGA DIRI DENGAN PERILAKU AGRESIF PADA REMAJA SUKU KOMERING DI DESA �X� KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ULU TIMUR (OKUT)
Authors: Wigati Woro Ayu , Kusumaningsih Luh Putu Shanti
Published: September 2020

Perilaku agresif merupakan tindakan sengaja yang dilakukan oleh seorang individu dengan maksud melukai orang lain secara lisan ataupun nonlisan. Salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan perilaku agresif adalah harga diri. Harga diri merupakan penilaian diri yang terbentuk dari adanya interaksi dimana akan terlihat dari sikap seseorang dalam menerima atau menolak keberadaan dirinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara harga diri dengan perilaku agresif pada remaja Suku Komering di desa �X� Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Timur (OKUT). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 130 orang dengan metode purposive sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan dua skala yaitu skala perilaku agresif dan skala harga diri. Uji hipotesis menggunakan teknik product moment. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan tidak ada hubungan negatif antara harga diri dengan perilaku agresif pada remaja suku komering di desa �X� Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Timur (OKUT) (rxy = 0,135 dengan p = 0,302).�
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KOHESIVITAS KELOMPOK DAN EFIKASI DIRI DENGAN KEMALASAN SOSIAL PADA ANGGOTA ORGANISASI
Authors: Fajrin Nurcholifah , Abdurrohim Abdurrohim
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kohesivitas kelompok dan efikasi diri dengan kemalasan sosial pada anggota organisasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan analisa yang dilakukan pada 140 anggota organisasi Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa dari beberapa fakultas yang berada di Unissula Semarang. Pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tiga skala, yaitu skala kemalasan sosial, skala kohesivitas kelompok dan skala efikasi diri. Skala kemalasan sosial berjumlah 27 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,300 � 0,698 dan koefisien reliabilitas = 0,919. Skala kohesivitas kelompok berjumlah 24 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,328 � 0,748 dan koefisien reliabilitas = 0,917. Skala efikasi diri berjumlah 25 aitem dengan rentang daya beda 0,340 � 0,665 dan koefisien reliabilitas = 0,916. Terdapat dua teknik analisis data yang digunakan, yaitu analisis regresi ganda untuk menguji hipotesis pertama serta korelasi parsial untuk menguji hipotesis kedua dan ketiga. Hasil uji hipotesis pertama diterima, yaitu ada hubungan antara kohesivitas kelompok dan efikasi diri dengan kemalasan sosial, dimana korelasi� R = 0,608 dan Fhitung = 40,158 dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0,000 (p<0,01). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang sangat signifikan. Hasil uji hipotesis yang kedua dapat diterima, yaitu ada hubungan negatif antara kohesivitas kelompok dengan kemalasan sosial, dimana perolehan korelasi�������� ryx1-x2 = -0,318 dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0,000 (p<0,01) yang menunjukkan ada hubungan negatif sangat signifikan. Hasil uji hipotesis yang ketiga dapat diterima, yaitu ada hubungan negatif antara efikasi diri dengan kemalasan sosial, dimana perolehan korelasi ryx1-x2 = -0,197 dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0,020 (p<0,05) yang menunjukkan ada hubungan negatif signifikan.
KONFLIK RELIGIUSITAS PADA HOMOSEKSUAL: STUDI FENOMENOLOGI GAY YANG BEKERJA SEBAGAI MASSAGE ESCORT
Authors: Setiyo Teguh , Kusumaningsih Luh Putu Shanti
Published: September 2020

Homoseksual merupakan penyimpangan orientasi seksual yang cenderung menyukai sesama jenis. Perbuatan tersebut sangat bertentangan dengan norma sosial dan norma agama yang berlaku di Indonesia. Kaum homoseksual merupakan bagian dari umat beragama yang memiliki keinginan dan menginternalisasi dengan baik ajaran serta dogma agama yang sudah diterima sebelumnya, tetapi di sisi lain perilaku homoseksual yang dimiliki sangat bertentangan dengan ajaran serta dogma agama. Hal tersebut kemudian menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan dalam diri dalam bentuk konflik intrapersonal mengenai internalisasi agama dengan baik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi, dan menggunakan purposive sampling, yaitu pemilihan subjek penelitian berdasarkan kriteria tertentu. Kriteria yang ditetapkan adalah laki-laki dengan kecenderungan homoseksual, bekerja sebagai massage escort, berumur antara 17-35 tahun, serta beragama Islam. Metode pengambilan data dengan wawancara mendalam dilengkapi dengan observasi sebagai data pendukung. Analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data penelitian melalui transferabilitas dan konfirmabilitas. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa gay yang bekerja sebagai massage escort mengalami konflik tentang rasa keberagamaan. Konflik yang terjadi berupa ketidaknyamanan dalam menjalankan ajaran agama yang telah dipercaya, karena subjek menyadari pekerjaan massage escort dan perilaku homoseksual bertentangan dengan ajaran agama, sehingga menimbulkan rasa bersalah dan berdosa dalam diri subjek. Pemaknaan terhadap religiusitas pada umumnya merupakan suatu hal yang dapat dijadikan pegangan dalam menjalankan kehidupan yang lebih baik, serta sebagai sarana penuntun untuk kehidupan di akhirat kelak.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KONSEP DIRI DENGAN KEBERMAKNAAN HIDUP PADA PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK YANG MENJALANI TERAPI HEMODIALISIS
Authors: Savitri Nadya , Supradewi Ratna
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara konsep diri dengan kebermaknaan hidup pada pasien gagal ginjal kronik yang menjalani terapi hemodialisis. Subjek dalam penelitian ini yaitu pasien gagal ginjal kronik yang menjalani terapi hemodialisis, berjumlah 50 subjek. Teknik pengambilan sampell menggunakan simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala kebermaknaan hidup dengan indeks diskriminasi aitem yang bergerak dari 0,258-0,671 dengan a = 0,842 dan skala konsep diri dengan indeks diskrimasinasi aitem yang bergerak antara 0,282-0,557 dengan a = 0,760. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif korelasional dan menggunakan analisis data statistik product moment. Berdasarkan hasil analisis statistik diperoleh nilai Rxy = 0,573 dengan taraf signifikansi p = 0,000 (p < 0,01). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan signifikan antara konsep diri dengan kebermaknaan hidup pada pasien gagal ginjal kronik yang menjalani terapi hemodialisis. Adapun mengenai kontribusi konsep diri terhadap kebermaknaan hidup (r2) sebesar 0,328. Hal tersebut mengindikasikan bahwa konsep diri mempengaruhi kebermaknaan hidup sebesar 32,8% dan sisanya 67,2% berada di faktor lain yang tidak diteliti pada penelitian ini.