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The Rakaia Gorge bridge deck replacement and seismic strengthening
Authors: Routledge Peter , Bradfield Andrew
Published: March 2021

The Rakaia Gorge No. 1 Bridge on SH77 is a Category 1 Historic Place constructed circa 1882. The 55m span ‘Bollman-like’ truss is recognised as unique in the world and is also one of the oldest wrought iron bridges in New Zealand. To ensure that this important structure continued to provide a safe and resilient transport route, the deteriorating timber deck required replacement. Some innovative solutions were required to resolve the numerous challenges presented by this unusual structure related to load capacity, heritage effects, operational safety, seismic resilience, constructability and traffic management. The project sensitively balanced the conflicting objectives of state highway operations and heritage preservation – refurbishing the deck and providing seismic resilience to this strategically important structure, whilst respecting the heritage significance and successfully preserving the exceptional landmark appearance of the bridge.
Mary Elmes Bridge. An urban pedestrian bridge, from concept to opening
Authors: Sanchez Marcos Sanchez , Ryan Robert , Roberts Simon
Published: March 2021

Mary Elmes bridge is a new 66m single span pedestrian and cyclist bridge opened in Cork in July 2019. In September 2016, Cork City Council launched a design competition for a single span low level bridge as part of its key objective to encourage greater sustainable travel in the form of walking and cycling within the city Centre. The overriding challenge was to deliver a considered design - sympathetic to the existing fabric of the city and easy to install within the confined urban environment.

The solution was a visually appealing design; a slender, 66-metre steel shallow arch, establishing a connective dialogue with its surrounds and compliant with challenging flooding and visual requirements. The structural system is a fully integral, single span with variable depth, central steel box girder and variable width cantilevered walkways. The concept adopts a clever strategy to integrate at grade landings with existing footpath levels while making the structure compatible with future city flood defenses.
Proposed evaluation methods for vibration serviceability of long span cable bridges
Authors: Hwang E.-S. , Hwang M. T. , Kim D. Y. , Park K. J.
Published: March 2021

Vibration serviceability becomes more important considerations in design and maintenance, especially for slender and flexible structures such as long span cable bridges. In this study, various evaluation methods for vibration serviceability for long span cable bridges are proposed. These methods are based on short and long-term monitoring data such as accelerations and displacements of bridges. Proposed methods include (1) method of evaluating vibration amplitude based on Reiher-Meister curves, (2) method of evaluating variations in natural frequencies and damping ratio,

(3) method of weighted rms(root-mean-square) acceleration based on ISO 2631-1, and (4) probabilistic analysis using long-term monitoring data. These methods are applied to example cable bridge and cases of normal traffic, heavy traffic, windy condition and sudden abnormal vibration are considered. The results of this study are expected to be implemented to real bridge monitoring system for real-time and periodic evaluation of vibration serviceability.
Steelframe reinforced plug joint towards seamless bridge deck
Authors: Peng Yousong , Liu Sichang , Wang Yi , Li Jie , Ren Jian , You Hong , Zhao Qihua , Wu Xingxiang , Yu Wanfu
Published: March 2021

The application of asphaltic plug joints (APJs) for road bridges has spread worldwide. The APJ consists of polymer modified asphalt binder mixed with selective aggregates filled in the cut-out centred over the gap between bridge span ends or between the bridge deck and abutment. APJs have the advantages of being watertight and free of debris, providing a smooth seamless riding surface through the whole bridge deck for vehicles to pass over with less bump and impact. They are simple, easy, and quick to install. Nevertheless, APJs have some major disadvantages. They are soft, pliable, and weak at higher temperatures. Thus, they can deteriorate severely well in advance of their intended design life. This paper presents a new joint type, i.e. the steelframe reinforced asphaltic plug joint (SRAPJ), modified from the APJ with innovative steelframe reinforcement embedded inside it to enhance its strength and durability. The steelframe has enough vertical stiffness to match the bridge deck and enough longitudinal deformation capacity to accommodate bridge movements from thermal variations and vehicular actions. An experimental application of SRAPJs in a highway bridge and discussion on their performance are also presented. Finally, suggestion for future improvement is proposed.
Evaluation of vehicular contact force on bridge joints by vibration responses and object detection
Authors: Su Di , Tanaka Yuichiro , Nagayama Tomonori
Published: March 2021

Expansion joints on bridges should accommodate cyclic movements to minimize imposition of secondary stresses in the structure. However, these joints are highly susceptible to severe and repeated vehicular impact that results their inherent discontinuity. In this paper, a portable on- board system including accelerometers and a drive recorder to evaluate the vehicular contact force on bridge joints is proposed. First, from the acceleration responses of the vehicle, the contact force exerted on the road surface is estimated from a half-car model by Kalman Filter. Next, extraction of the expansion joints is performed by object detection from videos taken by the drive recorder. Finally, a relative comparison of the contact forces acting on joints is performed, with location identification on the map. The proposed system benefits to utilize the dynamic contact forces results from on-board system to detect the potential risky joints more precisely and efficiently.
Hutt River pipeline bridge spanning across the Wellington fault
Authors: Barrantes Francisco , McMenamin Andrew , Tang Roger
Published: March 2021

This project originates from the need to provide seismic resilient solution for water supply to Wellington and Porirua. With other factors influencing the design, the pipeline crossing must withstand seismic loads including the rupture event of the Wellington Fault with movement of +/-6.5 m parallel to the river stream

The option study for the pipeline crossing concluded on using a bridge structure spanning the river and the geological Fault. This network arch bridge structure selected is provided with enough movement capacity to withstand the effects of the fault rupture movement without failure.

The length of the bridge structure is defined so to match the differential rotations between the supports to the allowable limits for the pipeline flex joints. To resist these seismic effects, the structure is provided with seismic restrainers that, at the same time as supporting the seismic load, provide enough rotation capability to accommodate movements on the foundations due to the Fault’s ruptureevent.
One-sided repair of corroded steel girder end with high-strength bolted doubler plate and evaluation of its resiliency after the repair
Authors: Moriyama Hitoshi , Yu Lang , Yamaguchi Takashi
Published: March 2021

Repair of steel girder end is sometimes conducted from one side when work space is restricted or corrosion extent is small. This study focuses on repair with high-strength bolted doubler plate as effective and quick one-sided repair method of corroded girder end. FEA was conducted to evaluate the resistance of intact, corroded and repaired girder and to investigate geometrical dimensions of the doubler plate for enhancing its resiliency. From obtained results, both high repair effect and resiliency can be secured with one-sided bolted and small plate, if the web plate and bearing stiffener is prevented from buckling. As contact force between doubler plate and lower flange is the most important to resisting mechanism, they should be touched with each other. Regarding bolt arrangement, it’d be desirable to reduce the distance between lower flange and end bolt. Finally, the repair work such as jack-up and perforation has almost no influence on the ultimate strength.
Proposal of technical specifications for the "arch-tied strengthening method" applied on medium span bridges
Authors: Rojas Alvaro , Valenzuela Matías A. , Pinto Hernan
Published: March 2021

The service life of the bridges is affected by different factors that induce pathologies with possible consequences of collapse. Such factors influence the functionality, safety and stability. Therefore, engineering and research seek innovative solutions to address these problems in the long term.

One of the main problems presented by the bridges in Chile is that scour produced in the area of the piers. there are several conventional methods of strengthening with the aim of improving their performance against erosion and scour processes. During 2012 a new method of strengthening has been investigated: Tied-arch method, proposing the modification of the static schema through the construction of an network arch.

Based on this method, this paper provides the study and detailed proposal of constructive specifications of the main joints of its elements, including technical details (Drawing).
Rehabilitation and strengthening procedures used for RC structures in Bulgaria
Authors: Traykova Marina
Published: March 2021

The paper deals with three intervention techniques implemented for the rehabilitation and strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the Bulgarian construction practice. Some of the main details of the conceptual design are presented: 1) identification of vulnerabilities and evaluation of deficiencies; 2) understanding the performance of the existing structures;

3) determining the level of intervention; 4) analysis of possible intervention materials; 5)assessing available information, documents, historical context, etc.; 6) preparing individual strategies for interventions.

The analyzed examples give the basic of different procedures for improvement the performance of three classic reinforced concrete structures. The analysis aims (1) to discover the problems in the design of interventions in the specific cases, (2) to discuss the question for interventions, (3) to show how interventions on existing structures can be reached successfully under current conditions and restrictions.

Based on the presented case studies some general recommendations for the realization of the strengthening procedures in buildings are given.
Study on climate change impacts of sea level rise on the Saemangeum Sea Dike using the EEMD method
Authors: Lee Baeg , Kwon Hyun-Han
Published: March 2021

The Saemangeum Sea Dike, completed in 2011 in South Korea, is the longest sea dike in the world. One of the most pressing issues of today, climate change leads to sea level rise that could increase the risk of sea dike overflow. However, what impact climate change will have on the Saemangeum Sea Dike has not been verified yet. Here, we estimate the impacts of sea level rise on the Saemangeum Sea Dike, using the Linear Regression Analysis method and the Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD) method. The sea level data of the Saemangeum area of the last 30 years was analysed and the results showed that the maximum rate of sea level rise of the Saemangeum Sea Dike is at 2.51 mm/year when the EEMD method was applied. It means that the impact of sea level rise on the Saemangeum sea dike is reasonably low because the sea level rise will exceed the freeboard after 366 years, so there is currently no clear sign that it poses a problem.
Conceptual and parametric design of steel bridges
Authors: Edwards Liam , Ip Kevin
Published: March 2021

Greater challenges are being faced by engineers in modern bridge design to seek the optimal solution. This is due to the increasing structural complexity of steel bridges being demanded by higher client expectations, while there remains the need for the designs to be economic. The authors have developed a framework of parametric design practice which enables common bridge types to be rapidly modelled and compared. The benefits of parametric design and modelling for steel bridge design is first addressed with a primary focus on conceptual design, including a discussion on different structural forms and the components of parametric design. Furthermore, an innovative digital design workflow is promulgated for reducing design effort and increasing the coordination efficiency in an integrated design platform. A case study of a suspension footbridge concept design in Otago, New Zealand is presented which demonstrates the application of the parametric design workflow.
Toughened 2K-epoxy adhesives: structural strengthening of steel structures
Authors: Meier Tobias , Choffat Fabien , Montalbano Antonino
Published: March 2021

The toughness of 2C epoxy adhesives is a decisive factor of today’s high-performance adhesives used for crash-zone repair in automotive or the bonding of wind turbine blades. Adhesives using Sika’s new PU-rubber toughener are used for applications, where high impact energies or high fatigue cycles must be resisted without bond failure during the entire lifetime, such as structural strengthening of civil metal structures. Crash resistance is currently not a very widespread requirement in construction. However, such materials need to resist high fatigue cycles and therefore guarantee long prospected and resilient lifetimes while maintaining their strengthening character [4]. The unique combination of very high mechanical performance, in combination with high fracture toughness and outperforming fatigue performance is the key for enabling dedicated adhesives for strengthening of big metal structures, like steal bridges. The outstanding performance of a new adhesive for strengthening, containing the SmartCore technology, has been investigated in terms of adhesive characteristics and fatigue performance on strengthened Steel samples
A BIM-integrated graph database for the construction execution phase
Authors: Seiß Sebastian , Bargstädt Hans-Joachim
Published: March 2021

The execution of construction has to deal with a huge amount of operational data. By now, construction companies, as well as the other stakeholders, have no digital solution available, to deal with this data. The paper will demonstrate a building information Model (BIM)-based data model for the execution phase of construction projects. This data model is implemented into a graph database, which stores the process data and links it to the BIM. The graph database makes it possible to visualize relations between the process data and the BIM. Instead of spreadsheets an easier visual navigation and flexible customization can be reached.

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the feasibility of the developed graph database to describe the interdependencies between processes and information management. For the evaluation, an infrastructure project as case study is chosen. This kind of project covers a huge scope of different building construction technics, which makes it suitable for evaluation. Furthermore, the design, cost estimation and scheduling of the project are done by BIM-based software. This provides a digital data basis, which will be visualized in a graph and used to add process data. The exploration focussed on user-friendliness by visualization, querying and the possibility of flexible data organisation.
Long-term monitoring of a progressively deteriorating bridge to support safe operation
Authors: Johannessen Darby , Heldt Tim , Lake Neal , Ngo Hanson , Frew Joshua
Published: March 2021

Gradual deterioration of concrete structures due to alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and other mechanisms is a worldwide issue which is especially concerning for bridges. Currently, the point at which such deterioration begins to significantly impact structural capacity is not clearly defined. In this study, long-term continuous strain monitoring instrumentation was installed on a deteriorating Queensland bridge in order to monitor structural performance and support ongoing management. Short-term conventional instrumentation was also installed, and a grillage model was developed in order to facilitate benchmarking and validation of the long-term system. This paper describes the rationale, selection of instrumentation and presents initial results.
Durability issues related to detailing links of steel crane runway beams to columns
Authors: Dakov Dimitar , Belev Borislav
Published: March 2021

The paper presents results from several condition surveys of existing steel crane-supporting structures with a focus on the performance of the links of the runway beams to the supporting columns. These links require careful detailing in order to safely transfer the crane lateral forces to the columns and accommodate the beam end rotations. Different types of industrial buildings have been inspected and the major factors contributing to the observed damages are identified. An overview of several typical connections between the runway beams and supporting columns representative of Bulgarian design practice is included along with newly proposed detailing concepts. The analysis of survey findings shows that the amount of the observed damage and failures can be directly related to link detailing. Recommendations are made for improving the long-term performance of the links connecting the steel crane runway beams to the supporting structures via better detailing.
Residual service life estimation of bridges
Authors: Bajaj Mayank , Bhattacharjee Biswajit
Published: March 2021

While concrete structures perform well in many situations, lack of durability has emerged as a significant issue for asset owners. A review of past bridge failures was done to identify the most probable causes of bridge failures. This study has tended to focus on current models used for estimating the time to deterioration of concrete bridges instigated by Chloride ingress and Fatigue. Subsequently, mathematical modelling of the best-suited deterioration model is done to arrive at the residual life of two existing bridges. This work has highlighted high variability in the parameters used to describe the durability related properties of in-situ aged concrete. A realistic residual life assessment can be achieved by correct evaluation of these parameters by periodic testing of bridge samples
The caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project – An innovative, sustainable, congestion busting success.
Authors: McManus Adam , Tofful Daniel
Published: March 2021

A case study of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project in Melbourne Australia focusing on Design and Sustainability outcomes in urban infrastructure congestion. The Project completed in 2018 increased corridor capacity by 42% on Melbourne’s busiest rail corridor whilst removing nine level crossings and building five new stations. The Project has achieved an Excellent Rating with Infrastructure Sustainability Council Australia on the back of several key initiatives, not least being the bold decision to adopt an innovative elevated span by span design and construction solution for the critical 6 km of rail viaducts that kept the rail corridor open without any long-term rail closures. The completed Project now sets a new standard in urban design integration in form of structure and urban renewal, activation and re-use of the rail corridor at ground level.
Load bearing capacity of road illumination pole installed on bridges
Authors: Isa Masaaki , Shinohara Masatsugu , Aoki Yasumoto
Published: March 2021

Collapse and falling of columnar structures such as road illumination poles installed on a bridge have been confirmed in the past earthquakes. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the seismic resistance of columnar structures from the viewpoint of securing the function as an emergency transportation route in the event of disaster. In this study, the destruction order and destruction form of the road illumination pole in the external force action were analyzed and verified, and the model specimen was produced to carry out the static load test. As a result of the experiment, it was shown that anchor bolts and wall concretes of the base were damaged antecedently.
New Mexico City International Airport - Control Tower
Authors: Rice Tom
Published: March 2021

The New International Airport in Mexico City is being built on some of poorest ground conditions that exist in Mexico City, or indeed anywhere. The ground is extremely soft, rapidly sinking and exposed to a major and unique seismic site hazard. This paper discusses the performance–based engineering design of the 90 m tall Control Tower. The tower is base isolated to significantly reduce the seismic accelerations which would approach 1.0 g with a fixed-base design. The airport site is predicted to settle by 5 m over the 75-year design life due to regional subsidence. A practical, efficient and elegant solution was developed using a shallow pile-enhanced and compensated raft, and a transfer truss which supports the lightweight braced steel tower on seismic base isolator bearings, allowing the building to be founded on the soft soils while accommodating regional subsidence by moving down with it. The design accommodated seismic joint movements of 1.4 m.
Development of Indian standards in EQ resistant design of bridges – past, present and future prospects
Authors: Bhowmick Alok , Singh Harpreet
Published: March 2021

Evolution of seismic design provisions in various Indian Standards over the last 50 years have been reviewed in this paper. Seismic provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) code (IS 1893), Indian Road Congress (IRC) standard (IRC:6 & IRC:SP:114) and Indian Railway standards (IRS code) are compared. Design parameters for comparison include the seismic zone factor / peak ground acceleration, importance factor, local soil condition, design spectra and response reduction factor.
Axial Compression Behaviour of Concrete-Filled Double-Layer Steel Tubular Column
Authors: Wencong Li
Published: March 2021

Nowadays, height of supertall buildings with height over 300 meters have been successively renewed in the world. To improve the global stability of the supertall building, mega-columns with excellent seismic, wind-resistance and axial compressive performance are recommended to be set in its perimeter. Concrete-filled double-layer steel tubular column (CFDLT column) transforming from the concrete-filled double-skin steel tubular column (CFDST column) by filling the hollow part of cross-section with concrete was proposed by the author. In this study, axial compression tests of CFDLT column, CFDST column and conventional concrete-filled steel tubular column (CFT column) specimens were carried out to investigate the axial compression behaviour of them. The experimental results showed that the CFDLT column specimen exhibits higher axial compressive strength and larger energy dissipation capacity than the CFDST column and the conventional CFT column specimens. It was found that the axial stiffness of CFDLT column degrades slower than that of the conventional CFT column right after the peak load. And, it is expected that the CFDLT column can be used as a mega-column in the tomorrow’s supertall buildings.
Seismic performance of circular columns from an existing RC building constructed in 1969
Authors: Araki Hideo , Sadasue Kazushi , Sakamoto Eisuke
Published: March 2021

Experimental work was performed using two circular columns taken from a reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 1969. The diameter of each column was 550 mm, and the average concrete strength obtained from the material tests was 11.3N/mm². The columns were subjected to reversal loading with displacement control under constant axial load to evaluate the validity of the equations currently used for seismic evaluation. The damaged columns were repaired with epoxy resin injection to investigate the effect of repairs after earthquake events. The final collapse mechanism was the shear failure mode after flexural yielding. The maximum strength of the retrofitted columns was approximately 1.1 times that of the original columns. Three-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis was conducted using ‘‘FINAL’’. The minimum principal stress of the circular columns with low-strength concrete was also examined.
Design of multi-storey buildings for transportation
Authors: Martin Jim , Marino Danilo , Miller Tyrone , Bingham James
Published: March 2021

Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) are commonly used to lift and move relatively heavy and rigid structures such as oil platforms and bridges. The aim of this paper is to show how to design and analyse a conventional multi-storey building for transportation by SPMTs. The case study is the design of a major international airport pier to be built outside the secure airport perimeter and moved to its permanent airside location using SPMTs. Large scale modular construction methodologies have been adopted to maximise the reuse of the same transport beams and transporters for each module.

The benefits of this approach for this project are to ensure the majority of the construction activities can take place on a landside site rather than airside. By eliminating the security checks and subsequent transporting of workers this can save in the order of 4,000 workdays, 2,000 bus journeys and associated security and escorting costs. Furthermore the airside area of the airport is not sterilised by long term construction activities resulting in a 6 month benefit to the delivery programme.
Knowledge Level and Determinants Factors in Selecting to the Islamic Rural Banks
Authors: Firmansyah Egi Arvian , Alamanda Amelia Rizky , Santoso Teguh
Published: March 2021

The aims of this research are fourfold. First, it aims to identify the source of knowledge of the respondents on Islamic rural banks. Second, this research aims to study the factors considered important by the respondents in selecting Islamic rural banks. Third, this research studies the level of knowledge and awareness of the respondents on the products or contracts of Islamic rural banks. Finally, this paper aims to compare the respondentsâ€™ knowledge and awareness based on gender, education level, and period of banking in Islamic rural banks. We disseminated questionnaire to 285 customers of Islamic rural banks in several cities in West Java, Indonesia. This research uses descriptive and quantitative methods using a t-test. We found that our respondents attained knowledge in Islamic rural banks in college, and the most substantial factor affecting them to choose Islamic rural banking is not sharia compliance. In fact, it is the economic factor. Qardhul Hasan, wadiah, and mudharabah are the three most popular contracts among our research respondents. Finally, the level of knowledge and awareness about these three contracts are not significantly different between male and female, between different education levels, and between the banking periods of the customers.
Human Capital Investment: Case State-Owned Banks and Sharia Banks
Authors: Ud Din Maaz , Kadarningsih Ana , Subagyo Herry
Published: March 2021

The objective of study is to find the influence of company size, human capital investments, and leverage on financial performance. Case studies on State-Owned Banks and State-Owned Sharia Banks in Indonesia for the 2012-2018 period. The number of samples uses in the study were four State-Owned Banks and four State-Owned Sharia Banks in Indonesia. The samples of this study were the financial report that taken from the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Indonesia Financial Service Authority with period 2012-2018. The analysis method for this research is linear regression methods, test of classic assumption, determinant coefficient, F-test, T-test. The findings show that the size and leverage variables have no significantly effect on financial performance in State-Owned Banks, while the human capital investments have a positive effect and significantly on financial performance. The results also show that human capital and leverage have no impact on financial performance in State-Owned Sharia Banks, but has size have significant effect on financial performance. Human capital investment was most variable that impact financial performance significantly in State-Owned Banks. Otherwise, size was the most significantly variable that effect financial performance  in State-Owned Sharia Banks. The results show that the size and leverage variables have no significantly effect on financial performance in State-Owned Banks, while the human capital investments have positive effect and significantly on financial performance. The results also show that human capital and leverage have no significantly effect on financial performance in State-Owned Sharia Banks, but size have significantly effect on financial performance. Human capital investment is the most significant variable that influence financial performance in State-Owned Banks. Otherwise, size is the most significant variable that influence financial performance in State-Owned Sharia Banks.
The Support of Sharia Rural Banks Financing on National Financial Inclusion
Authors: Ariani Nenny , Yuyetta Etna Nur Afri , Hardiningsih Pancawati
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect Sharia Rural Banks Financing through Micro Small Medium Entreprise (MSMEs) financing on Financial Inclusion in Indonesia from 2011 to 2018. The study samples consists of Financial Reporting of Sharia Rural Bank from the Indonesian Financial Service Authority and Financial Inclusion from Growth Economi Report  of  Indonesia Central Bank. This study uses a quantitative approach with secondary Financial Inclusion data as measured by MSME Business Expansion Credit and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) using linear regression method to test the effect of variables.The results show that Sharia Rural Banks Financing has a significant effect to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) as a Financial Inclusion in Indonesia. The results of the study also showed that MSMEs Financing in Sharia Rural Banks did not have a significant relationship with Net Expansion credit because of Internal inhibiting the development of MSMEs such as low human resources, organizational management, addition limitations information technology and creativity
Diagnostic of Innovations and Volatility Persistence in Emerging Markets
Authors: Metadjer Widad , Benbakhti Seyf Eddine , Boulila Hadjer
Published: March 2021

This paper aims to analyse the shocks and volatility persistence of both Islamic and conventional financial market, and the nature of the correlation between the two markets. The study uses Bivariate BEKK-GARCH(1,1) model in the examination of the shocks and volatility based on the daily prices of Dubai Islamic Capital Market (Sukuk index) and conventional Stock Market (DFM index).As a result, it documents that both Sukuk and stock market indices are affected by their own news and shows volatility persistence over the study period.  The study also finds a negative correlation between the Sukuk and Stock market prices during the Dubai debt crisis which indicates that Islamic bonds are good portfolio diversifier. Our study seeks to define the nature of the correlation between the Sukuk market and the stock market using daily prices, unlike other studies that use returns. In addition, our empirical results might be valuable for investors and market makers to ensure a good portfolio diversification strategy.
Investigating Intention-To-Use Sharia Financial Technology In New Normal Era
Authors: Puspita Rosana Eri , Senja Puput Yanita , Pertiwi Imanda Firmantyas Putri
Published: March 2021

The new normal era has made digital-based industries with good prospects, including the sharia fintech industry. The aims of this study investigated the influence of knowledge about products, attitudes, and intentions-to-use of Sharia Financial Technology. There are three variables discussed in this study is knowledge about products, attitudes, and intentions. The quantitative approach used with this research using a regression test. Data Collected by an online survey of 60 respondents. The results of this study indicate that knowledge of Sharia Fintech affects attitudes and the intention-to-use Sharia Fintech. This study is limited to only Muslim respondents. Knowledge Products provide significant influence to shape attitudes and intentions. There has not been much research on new normal, including the sharia fintech industry. For practitioners, this research is useful as a reference in mapping the Muslim market in the fintech industry. This study highlights the importance of fintech in the new normal era because it can reduce the spread of the covid-19 virus.
Ideal Type of Islamic Healing in Indonesia: A Case Study on Pak Endog Alternative Islamic-Type Medication
Authors: Imzastini Nur Qomariyah , Simatupang Gabriel Roosmargo Lono Lastono
Published: March 2021

The map of Islamic healing is often interpreted based only on the values of Islamic teachings. Some cultural and religious concepts and practices concerning spiritual or supernatural relationships are often ignored because they are contrary to the concept of Islamic teachings. This article analyzes the Islamic healing practiced in the socio-cultural life inherently. The religious space practice in terms of identification, healing and restoration of illness illustrates that the interaction between religion and culture is not rigid in addressing health and humanitarian issues. This article is based on field research at alternative healing in Tuban East Java which elaborated by enrichment of literary texts. The results of this study discuss various types of Islamic-based healing as alternative medicine that spreading in Indonesian culture. This study map analyzes the characteristics of Islamic healing, both Normative Islam and Cultural Islam. Both cannot be ignored as variants of religious and cultural practices in the health context.
Science and The Character of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘Aalamien: Junior High School Learning Model in Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Salafudin Salafudin , Abidin M Yasin
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to analyze the Science Learning Model for Junior High School that creates the character of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘aalamien (Islam as the mercy to all worlds) and to describe and to analyze the implementation of science learning in Junior High School in Central Java. This study focused on two schools in Pekalongan and Tegal that create the character of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘aalamien. The approach used in this study was developmental research. The result of research showed: (1) teacher having used learning model leading to the creation of character, (2) the development of MPSMK IRLA and its learning set developed building on the finding of learning model implemented so far in SMPIT Lukmanul Hakim Slawi of Tegal Regency and SMP 17 Pekalongan and the analysis of the need for science learning model creating the character of Islam Rahmatan Lil ‘alamien, and (3) the implementation of MPSMK IRLA in the trial conducted in SMPIT Lukmanul Hakim Slawi of Tegal regency finding that the average assessment for the character of IRLA belonging to very culturing.
Women, Reconciliation Right and Gender Justice in Islam Family Law
Authors: Aswiyanto Aswiyanto
Published: March 2021

Religious teachings are considered to have long oppressed women. Teachings having been dominated by men have been used as justifications for the perception of society that is very detrimental to women. This article discusses the gap of understanding on women's rights to reconcile with their husband who have divorced them, viewed from the perspective of Islamic scholars and Islamic law. In this case, the Qur'an has the principle that the positions of men and women are equal as a servant, because men and women are created from the same substance (min nafsin waahidah), the same task (khalifatullah filardh), and have same obligations (liya'budun). However, Muslim scholars agree that the reconciliation is absolutely the husband’s right. In gender perspective, women can apply for reconciliation (Rujuk) as their rights to their husbands. This study conducts analysis using a content analysis approach related to the issue of reconciliation rights dominated by men (husbands) by means of redeeming the husband's rights that have been given to them. And in the presence of khulu, the wife also has the right of reconciliation (Rujuk) to the husband who has divorced her.
Ibn Ashur's Concept of Maqasid Sharia-Finding Method
Authors: Rohayana Ade Dedi , Sofi Muhammad Jauhari , Irfandi Irfandi
Published: March 2021

This paper aims to reveal the concept of maqasid sharia-finding method according to Tahir ibn Ashur. It argues that Ibn Ashur’s  approach to search for maqasid sharia revolves around three methods. The first is inductive method. This method can be done through the induction of many ‘illat (reasons) that have the same hikmah (goals) and the induction of many dalil (provisions) that have the same ‘illat (reasons). The second is al-bayan al-nashshi method. This method refers to understanding of explicit provisions (dalil) in the Qur'an as they leave no room for alternative interpretations according to Arabic language traditions. The third is sunnah mutawatirah method. This method is divided into mutawatir ma’nawi and mutawatir 'amali. Mutawatir ma'nawi is an inference resulted from testimonies of many shahaba (the Prophet's companions) concerning a Prophet's particular action. Actions that are considered mutawatir ma'nawi include those that are clear, bright and axiomatic in nature (ma'lum min al-din bi al-dharurah), or at least close to ma'lum min al-din bi al-dharurah. Meanwhile, mutawatir ‘amali is an inference resulted from a testimony of one shahaba concerning actions always repeated by the Prophet.
Authors: Ainurrofiq Faiq , Amir Abdul Muiz , Widus Sempo Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Tulisan ini membahas perbandingan hasil penafsiran Surat at-Taubah ayat 71 antara penafsir al-Qur’an Tematik Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia dengan penafsir lain terkait kepemimpinan politik perempuan. Untuk mengulas produk penafsiran tersebut, penulis menggunakan pendekatan feminis dengan teknik komparasi produk penafsiran. Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan ada perbedaan hasil penafsiran yang mengindikasikan adanya bias gender pada tafsir tematik Kemenag karena penafsir Kemenag membatasi kepemimpinan perempuan hanya pada ranah sosial dan pendidikan saja. Pembatasan ini memunculkan ketidakadilan gender dalam bentuk marginalisasi, subordinasi, dan stereotipe. Sebaliknya, mufassir lain menafsirkan Surat at-Taubah ayat 71 sebagai acuan diperbolehkannya perempuan dan laki-laki untuk menjadi pemimpin dalam ranah yang lebih luas termasuk pada ranah politik tanpa ada pembatasan dan diskriminasi. Perbedaan hasil penafsiran ini disebabkan oleh tiga hal, yaitu kecenderungan ideologi mufassir, metode penafsiran yang digunakan, dan dalil pendukung yang dijadikan justifikasi.
The Shift of Al-Shawkani's Theological Thinking in Tafseer Fath al-Qadeer from Zaydi Shiâ€™i to Ashâ€™ari Sunni
Authors: Atabik Ahmad
Published: March 2021

This article aims to examine Al-Shawkani's theological thinking in Fath al-Qadeer exegesis which allegedly underwent a shift of thought from Zaydi (the Fivers) to Ashâ€™ary (the Twelver) Shiâ€™i sect. Fath al-Qadeer exegesis is Al-Shawkani's masterpiece in the field of commentary. Al-Shawkani was a leading scholar in Yemen in the late medieval period to modern era. He grew up in a Zaydi Madhab (school of thought). Nevertheless, he used to contradict with his original madhab, thus there was a shift in his theological thinking. Al-Shawkani's shift of thought seemed to be clear when he commented theological verses in Fath al-Qadeer exegesis. Referring to Al-Shawkani's arguments on theology, such as issues on seeing God in the hereafter, the coming of God, martyrdom, and on istiwa' (Godâ€™s residence), Al-Shawkani was more likely to take side with the arguments proposed by the Ashâ€™ary rather than those by the Zaydi or Muâ€™tazili madhab. In fact, Al-Shawkani frequently criticized Muâ€™tazili thoughts with various propositions, both naqli (nash) and aqli (reasoning). Only in terms of the Quran position, whether it is qadim (no begining) or creature (novelty), Al-Shawkani took an independent stance. This shift of thought is very reasonable considering that Al-Shawkani as a Shiite of Zaydi who is moderate in theology wants to open himself to accept theology from other madhabs which are considered more correct.
CREATING A BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL IN A SHARED DATA ENVI-RONMENT
Authors: Evtushenko Sergej , Puchenkov Iliya
Published: March 2021

The article presents the principles of joint work of subcontracting design organizations on the information model of the capital construction object. The organization of the general data environment developed by the general contractor is described. The tasks of the BIM manager, the optimal folder structure, and the levels of access to the information model of the participants in the design process are described.
Integration of medical device design training in clinical teaching - A case study
Authors: Anbarasi K. , Mohamed Kasim
Published: March 2021

Dental practitioners often encounter situations that require customising the prosthesis to satisfy the needs of patients. Artificial devices called dental appliances or prosthesis is custom fabricated for the functional, aesthetic, and psychological wellbeing of patients (Chu et al. 2013). The patient’s complaints may vary from missing natural teeth to extensive maxillofacial defects, and there is no single best rehabilitative therapy for these conditions. Designing our product is the choice, and this demands adaptive expertise, i.e., the ability to generate potential solutions (Mylopoulos et al. 2018). Maxillofacial Prosthodontics applies a variety of learning methods like systematic simulation laboratory exercises, See One, Do One, Teach One (SODOTO method), and supervised clinical practice to train the routine technical skills and clinical practice. To maximise the outcomes in the complex prosthetic treatment, the course specialists designed an “Interdisciplinary Device Development program (IDDP)”—a value-added course for the postgraduates in collaboration with the Biomedical Instrumentation Engineering Faculty of our Institution. IDDP is the first of its kind challenge-based learning model in Dentistry that uses innovations to deal with rehabilitation care beyond routine practice. This paper aims to present our IDDP model and programme outcomes.
Objective Simulated Bush Engagement Experience (OSBEE): A novel approach to promote rural clinical workforce.
Authors: Jayarathne Y.G. Shamalee Wasana , Partanen Riitta , Bennet Jules
Published: March 2021

The mal-distributed Australian medical workforce continues to result in rural medical workforce shortages. In an attempt to increase rural medical workforce, the Australian Government has invested in the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program, involving 21 medical schools (RHMT program, 2020). This funding requires participating universities to ensure at least 25% of domestic students attend a year-long rural placement during their clinical years and 50% of domestic students experience a short-term rural clinical placement for at least four weeks.
Perspectives of the Asian Standardised Patient
Authors: Ngiam Nicola , Hor Chuen-Yee
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Standardised patients (SPs) have been involved in medical education for the past 50 years. Their role has evolved from assisting in history-taking and communication skills to portraying abnormal physical signs and hybrid simulations. This increases exposure of their physical and psychological domains to the learner. Asian SPs who come from more conservative cultures may be inhibited in some respect. This study aims to explore the attitudes and perspectives of Asian SPs with respect to their role and case portrayal. Methods: This was a cohort questionnaire study of SPs involved in a high-stakes assessment activity at a university medical school in Singapore. Results: 66 out of 71 SPs responded. Racial distribution was similar to population norms in Singapore (67% Chinese, 21% Malay, 8% Indian). SPs were very keen to provide feedback to students. A significant number were uncomfortable with portraying mental disorders (26%) or terminal illness (16%) and discussing Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS, 14%) or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs, 14%). SPs were uncomfortable with intimate examinations involving the front of the chest (46%, excluding breast), and even abdominal examination (35%). SPs perceive that they improve quality of teaching and are cost effective. Conclusion: The Asian SPs in our institution see themselves as a valuable tool in medical education. Sensitivity to the cultural background of SPs in case writing and the training process is necessary to ensure that SPs are comfortable with their role. Additional training and graded exposure may be necessary for challenging scenarios and physical examination.
Safety walk-round education to develop risk prediction skills of novice health professional students
Authors: Maeda Yoshitaka , Asada Yoshikazu , Suzuki Yoshihiko , Watanabe Akihiro , Suzuki Satoshi , Kawahira Hiroshi
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Students in the early years of medical school should learn clinical site risk assessment skills. However, the effect of this training on clinically inexperienced students is not clear, and it is difficult for students to predict risks from a wide range of perspectives. This study aims to develop and implement three patterns of safety walk rounds (SWR) in a class of students with no clinical experience.
Methods: Three types of SWR were conducted: (A) 37 students observed a familiar classroom and predicted safety risks; (B) 39 students created a profile of a fictitious student in advance and then used Type A parameters; (C) 100 students participated. First, Type A was conducted as a practice. Next, students observed a hospital and predicted risks. All participants in Types A to C had no clinical experience. We classified all risks into perception, comprehension, and action.
Results: For each safety walk-round, there were two types of risk prediction. In Type A, risks such as perception and comprehension were more than 80%. In Types B and C, action risks were 60%. Students had little experience in observing facilities and none at finding safety risks.
Conclusion: Each method had a different risk prediction tendency. Combining the methods could enable students to acquire comprehensive skills in assessing hidden environmental patient safety risks.
DIDÁCTICA DE LA FILOSOFÍA: UNA PROPUESTA PARA SU ENSEÑANZA EN UNA PREPARATORIA TÉCNICA
Authors: Saldaña Cruz Jorge Luis
Published: March 2021

Este trabajo plantea una serie de reflexiones en torno a la importancia de la enseñanza de la Filosofía en los procesos instruccionales de Nivel Medio Superior a través del diseño de una propuesta didáctica. El objetivo consiste en ofrecer al docente de filosofía herramientas que ayuden a alentar en estudiantes el pensamiento crítico, reflexivo, habilidad para estructurar argumentos, capacidad de relacionarse con las cosas que les rodean, así como la oportunidad de construir a través del conocimiento filosófico una visión global e integral de la realidad social de la que forman parte. Dicha propuesta de innovación educativa, realizada a partir del enfoque de la investigaciónacción, pone énfasis en aquellos recursos que contribuyen a mejorar la enseñanza de la filosofía en una Preparatoria Técnica. Lo que se presenta son los datos obtenidos gracias a los instrumentos de diagnóstico aplicados a los diversos actores educativos de esa institución (profesores, directivos y estudiantes), así como el diseño de una Propuesta Didáctica que se llevó a cabo en dos aulas con grupos quecursaron la unidad de aprendizaje de filosofía en el período escolar enero-junio de 2019.