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The Effects of Robotic Assisted TKA: A Retrospective Evaluation of Key Metrics
Authors: Hodrick Jeffrey , Schlierf Thomas , Pearson Jeffrey , Stumb Mary
Published: September 2020

As technology drives improvement in healthcare, the utilization trends for robotics in arthroplasty has continued to increase over the last decade. With the growth of robotics, we must determine if the proposed benefits are worth the increased cost. The purpose of this study was to evaluate inpatient post-operative and post-discharge outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery vs. conventional manual instrumentation, specifically time to discharge, discharge status and opioid consumption post- operatively. Knee Injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) was calculated for each group as well.

After IRB approval, a retrospective chart review of 100 robotic assisted primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and 100 matched controls undergoing conventional TKA was performed. Baseline demographics were recorded as well as post-operative outcomes including length of stay, opioid consumption, discharge status and duration of opioid use. All patients underwent primary TKA from 2016-2018 with minimum 6- month follow-up by a single fellowship trained arthroplasty surgeon at a high-volume joint center. Exclusion criteria included < 6 month f/u, incomplete chart information, inflammatory arthritis, BMI >40.

Patients had similar pre-operative demographics including age, BMI, gender, opioid use and baseline depression rates. The robotic assisted TKA group had statistically significant decreased LOS (1.58 vs. 2.18 p< 0.001) and morphine equivalents during their hospital stay (73.52 vs. 102.50 p< 0.02). The robotic group had fewer patients at six weeks requiring opioids (37 vs. 61 p=0.001). Six month post- operative KOOS was 81.73 in the control group and 78.22 in the robotic group, (P>0.05).

Robotic-assisted TKA was associated with statistically significant decreased hospital LOS, morphine equivalents, and opioid usage at the 6-week follow up appointment. KOOS for the groups in our study were not statistically different. Although KOOS in the control group trended to be higher, our average KOOS for both cohorts was higher than the national average of 76.8.
CAOS Augmented Mechanical Instrumentation Provides Versatility and Improved Accuracy During Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Morrison Jefferson Craig , Frazier Erika , Stumb Mary Denton
Published: September 2020

This study assessed the impact of adding computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) augmentation to conventional mechanical instrumentation with regard to the enablement of both mechanical and natural alignment surgical philosophies and accuracy of postoperative alignment for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Fifty CAOS augmented TKA cases were compared to 101 conventional cases. Data on surgical time, length of stay, and postoperative weight-bearing long leg alignment were collected. The results reported no significant impact on surgical time with incorporation of CAOS augmentation into the conventional surgical workflow, as well as a shorter length of stay and substantial decrease in alignment outliers compared to the conventional TKA cases. The study revealed the advantages of CAOS augmentation in providing a non-disruptive tool to enhance surgical accuracy and offer versatility in accommodating different surgical philosophies during TKA.
Soft Tissue Imbalance Resulting from a Simulated Measured Resection Model as Predicted by the Use of Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Technology
Authors: Kaper Bertrand
Published: September 2020

In this study, patients undergoing RA-TKA were critically assessed to understand the accuracy and precision of a simulated MR model used historically in manually instrumented TKA surgery. Using a 3mm threshold of soft-tissue laxity, knees were identified that would have been expected to require the application of a “reactive” CI-TKA surgical technique to achieve adequate soft-tissue balance.
Registration of Knee Kinematics with a Navigation System. A Validation Study
Authors: Baldairon Florent , Davis Noah , Palm Lindsay , Banks Scott , Jenny Jean-Yves
Published: September 2020

The specific navigation system used can be currently considered as a reliable instrument for measuring the kinematics of a TKA for HKA angle and medial and lateral gaps, but non for femoral translation and rotation.
Patient-Specific Safe Zone Based on Daily Positions and Range of Motion
Authors: Marchadour Wistan , Dardenne Guillaume , Guezou-Philippe Aziliz , Lefèvre Christian , Stindel Eric
Published: September 2020

Cup orientation is a challenging step in total hip arthroplasty (THA), to ensure comfort of the patient and durability of the prosthesis. The safe zone defined by Lewinnek is commonly used for cup orientation, but it is nowadays being questioned because it is not patient-specific.

We propose to define a new safe zone for cup orientation, that considers patient-specific parameters such as the pelvic tilt and the range of motion (ROM) of the leg.

We developed a software that easily computes a unique safe zone from these param- eters in different daily positions, ensuring a cup orientation without risks of prosthetic impingement.
Can Knee Stability at 0 and 90 Degrees Accurately Predict Mid-Flexion Stability in TKA
Authors: Kaper Bertrand
Published: September 2020

The goal of this study was to utilize the NAVIO robotic-assisted (RA)-TKA technique to assess whether a knee that is well-balanced at 0 and 90 is also well balanced in mid-flexion. Using a 3mm threshold to define soft-tissue balance, results demonstrated that 11.5% of knees studied could be expected to be unstable in the mid-flexion arc (15-75) despite being well-balanced at the static poses at 0 and 90.
Total Knee Arthroplasty with CAOS Augmentation
Authors: Dai Yifei , Jung Amaury , Bras Guillaume , Gradisar Ian
Published: September 2020

This study sought to evaluate the efficiency, usage, and accuracy of a novel technology that augments mechanical instrumentation with intraoperative CAOS guidance. Technical reports on 411 primary TKA cases performed using the technology were reviewed. The results demonstrated high surgical efficiency (time) and resection accuracy (alignment and resection depth). Furthermore, it was observed that one fifth of the time, the surgeons placed the cutting block that deviated more than >2°/mm from the ideal position in the coronal plane. Substantial adjustments were found to be required (on average ~10 °/mm per case) to correct the initial placement of the cutting block. The CAOS augmentation minimized the error in cutting block placement and assisted in achieving high accuracy in bony resections. The findings revealed the prevalence of clinical error with manual conventional bony preparation that can be addressed with efficiency and accuracy by adding CAOS augmentation to the mechanical instrumentation.
Ranking Student Employment Decision Criteria
Authors: Jenkins James L. , Benhart Bradley , Mills Thomas , Reyes Matthew , Rahn Keith
Published: September 2020

This paper presents the results of a recent survey taken by construction management (CM) students at four U.S. Construction Management programs and the construction industry companies that recruit them. Respondents were asked to rate factors that affect the students’ employment decision. Survey results indicate that although industry has a grasp on the top-5 factors of importance there remains some misalignment of other factors of importance. Results indicate the five most important factors when considering employment with a company are: upward job movement, salary, company reputation, company culture, and company ethics. Comparisons between the two surveys are discussed.
Design Practitioner’s Insights Regarding the Use of Co-Location in Design-Build
Authors: Kim Jeffrey , Collins Wesley , Taylor J. Mark , Miller Justin , Donnerberg Jess
Published: September 2020

Co-location is a process that involves bringing the constituents of a project together in a shared space with the intent of enhancing team effectiveness. When used with the design-build delivery method, formal communication barriers are circumvented. However, do all the project constituents perceive the same value from co-location? This research examines the benefits of co-location when used for a design-build project and includes the perceptions of 101 Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) design practitioners. Within the responses, communication, collaboration, and team chemistry were the most highly ranked benefits with this group. However, the open-ended feedback indicated that project size and complexity, disruptions to intra-organizational collaboration, organizational structure incompatibility for co-location, the absence of the owner and the use of technology were found to be barriers against the use of co-location. Analyzing these perceptions and the barriers shed awareness into a process that may be perceived differently among its constituents – allowing for focus on ways in which to improve co-location.
Graduate Construction Management Education: A Senior-level, Industry-Based Delphi Study
Authors: Pathuri Ravi Teja , Killingsworth John , Harper Chris
Published: September 2020

Graduate education can be utilized by working professionals as an advancement to their careers. This paper presents the results of a Delphi survey sent to 31experts in the construction industry. A survey questionnaire was developed to ask the participants about their perceptions of the relevance of the current graduate-level construction management courses in developing senior-level construction managers. A curriculum analysis of 34 graduate CM programs in the United States was conducted. The resulting data from the curriculum analysis is utilized in developing the survey questionnaire. The study is part of a larger research Delphi study that aimed at identifying the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for senior-level managers in the construction industry. Two phases of the survey were sent to participants in this Delphi study. The results of the study indicate that the current graduate programs in construction management across the United States of America are not adequately focused on developing senior-level construction managers.
A Conceptual Framework for Transportation Infrastructure Resilience Optimization
Authors: Kumar Shantanu , Hashem Mehany Mohammed
Published: September 2020

Limited financial resources and increased demand for transportation infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation have complicated investment decision making in recent decades. Additionally, the cascading effects of disasters on critical infrastructure combined with insufficient funding for rehabilitation projects have intensified the situation. Meanwhile, infrastructure resiliency has emerged as a major solution to this problem and research efforts are currently implementing resilience concepts in current and future transportation infrastructure projects. Individual research studies have created models to assess investment decisions related to recovery and other facets of resilience (e.g., adaptability and robustness). However, most of these efforts have been fragmented and none have been applied on a standardized basis or been applicable to fit a standard system for infrastructure resiliency measures over different infrastructure projects (e.g. transportation) around the United States. This quantitative research builds on the Envision standardized rating system’s resilience section to explore the possibilities of investment decisions influenced by adopting different resilience strategies. The novel optimization model uses mathematical modeling to assess various combinations of resilience strategies under budget constraints to find an optimal solution. The model has been successful in providing results based on user-defined priorities for cost and resilience.
Kaa: A Python Implementation of Reachable Set Computation Using Bernstein Polynomials
Authors: Kim Edward , Duggirala Parasara Sridhar
Published: September 2020

Reachable set computation is one of the many widely-used techniques for the verification of safety properties of dynamical systems. One of the simplest algorithms for computing reachable sets for discrete nonlinear systems uses parallelotope bundles and Bernstein polynomials. In this paper, we describe Kaa, a terse Python implementation of reachable set computation which leverages the widely used symbolic package sympy. Additionally, we simplify the user interface and provide easy-to-use plotting utilities. We believe that our tool has pedagogical value given the simplicity of the implementation and its user- friendliness.
Optimal Targeting Display for Navigated Pelvic Screw Insertions
Authors: Pandey Prashant , Guy Pierre , Lefaivre Kelly , Hodgson Antony J.
Published: September 2020

Surgical navigation can be used for complex orthopaedic procedures, such as iliosacral screw fix- ations, to achieve accurate and efficient results [11]. Although there have been studies studying the impact of navigation systems on surgical outcomes [6, 3], we are not aware of any studies that have quantified the effect of how information regarding the surgical navigation scene is displayed to surgeons on conventional monitors. However, the display of information can have a measurable effect on both accuracy and time required to perform the navigated surgery, as the surgical scene can be presented in many different formats [9]. Optimizing surgical accuracy potentially helps improves patient safety by reducing screw malplacement [11], while optimiz- ing time efficiency reduces opportunity cost [1]. Therefore, we designed a study to determine the optimal visualizations for performing navigated pelvic screw insertions. The findings of this study can be used to more systematically design visualization components of a navigation system.
Integrating Social Media Platforms in Construction Education to Increase Student Engagement
Authors: Pradhananga Piyush , Elzomor Mohamed , Sadri Arif Mohaimin , Pradhananga Nipesh
Published: September 2020

This study evaluates the integration of Social Media (SM) as an informal pedagogical tool to support STEM, by fostering engagement and increasing interactional competency and collaborative skills. Construction engineering education has been plagued with low engagement levels partially due to its timeworn pedagogical means and ineffective use of technology. SM platforms are convenient, and effective informal educational means that encourage engagement and interactions between peers. Nowadays, construction programs are shifting to online educational forms and this research is geared to understand the interactions between student bodies within different instructional forms. This study focuses on assessing the impact of SM related activities on students’ engagement and professional skills by integration it within Construction Management (CM) courses. The novel contribution of this research is to study the benefit of integrating SM not only for increasing student engagement but also effective communication between online and face to face CM students as well as their soft skill development. This research initiative presents paired t-test and box plots with line plots from pre and post-course surveys of 75 students. Finally, this paper highlights the challenges and lessons learned along with recommendations for transferring this pedagogy to other institutions.
3D-Imaging navigation in posterior pelvic iliosacral screwing using the Surgivisio® system.
Authors: Boudissa Mehdi , Carmagnac Delphine , Kerschbaumer Gael , Tonetti Jérôme
Published: September 2020

The recent studies about iliosacral screws performed with navigation systems show promising results. The Surgivisio system is a new generation of intraoperative 3D imaging technique used in our institution since two years. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the accuracy of iliosacral screw placement and radiation exposure with the Surgivisio® system.

Between January 2018 and December 2019, every patient operated for percutaneous iliosacral screwing using the Surgivisio® system were included in this prospective single center study. Accuracy of screw placement was assessed with post-operative high- resolution CT-scan. Operative time, radiation exposure and complications were assessed.

A total of 32 patients were included with 49 iliosacral screws. Using the modified Gras classification, 2% (1/49) were rated as misplaced and 2% (1/49) were repositioned. The mean operative time was 26 min for the whole procedure. The mean dose area product was 7.98 Gy.cm2. Two complications were recorded (neurological pain treated by removal of the misplaced screw, an asymptomatic cement leakage with one augmented iliosacral screw).

The Surgivisio® system is an efficient navigation tool for iliosacral screwing in minimal invasive surgery. It improves the accuracy of screw placement with an acceptable radiation exposure and operative time.
No difference in fifteen-year survival after navigation-assisted medial pivot or central pivot mobile bearing total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Jenny Jean-Yves , Saragaglia Dominique , Gaillard Thierry , Châtain Frédéric
Published: September 2020

The survival rate of navigation-assisted mobile bearing total knee arthroplasty when mechanical revision was considered as the end-point wa snot impacted by the design, either central pivot or medial pivot.
Model-based 3D Tracking for Augmented Orthopedic Surgery
Authors: Murienne Albert , Labbé Boris , Launay Laurent
Published: September 2020

Current surgical navigation systems offer sub-millimetric real-time localization, however they are expensive, require the use of invasive markers attached to the patient, and often add extra operation time. In this paper we propose an affordable markerless navigation approach, based on mid end depth sensors, as an alternative to answer medical applications needs in terms of accuracy and robustness. An algorithm called Fast Volumetric Reconstruction (FaVoR) implements a compute-efficient approach for real time 3D model registration based tracking, allowing computed 3D poses to be used for video scene augmentation. After early testing with a first proof-of-concept implementation, a preliminary accuracy evaluation was performed using a dynamic test bench, achieving an average 2mm registration error during tracking.
Variability in Coronal Knee Laxity Measured During Computer-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Dai Yifei , Bolch Charlotte , Jensen Andrew , Jung Amaury
Published: September 2020

Principal component analysis on 376 TKA knees presented the distinctive patterns and variabilities in the coronal knee angular laxity throughout the range of motion, measured post-implantation during computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty. The variability in the laxity curves were dominated by the first mode of variation (varus/valgus offset of the laxity envelope) and the second mode of variation (varus/valgus crossing pattern). Further analysis revealed that surgeon-specific impact was associated with the first mode of variation for the laxity curve, and both first and second mode of variation for the size of the laxity envelope. The results shed a light on the characteristics and variabilities of post-implantation soft-tissue laxity under surgical reality and may be used to further understand the clinical implications of intraoperative soft-tissue management.
Deciphering Why 'Cursed Construction Workers' are More Vulnerable to Occupational Accidents
Authors: Namian Mostafa , Hollar Donna , Taherpour Farshid , Ghiasvand Ebrahim
Published: September 2020

The construction industry has high rates of accidents, but most can be prevented. To prevent accidents, researchers have demonstrated that workers must first identify workplace hazards. However, workers fail to identify most hazards in construction environments. Previous studies report several factors (i.e., safety attitude) that impact construction workers' ability to recognize hazards. However, the role of superstitious beliefs in safety performance has not been studied. This research investigates how construction workers’ superstitious beliefs impact their safety performance. To achieve the objectives, 135 construction workers participated in this study. The workers’ safety beliefs and the role of supernatural myths in accident causation perception were studied through use of a validated survey instrument. Results revealed that the greater workers’ superstitious beliefs, the more inferior their safety performance. Driven by superstitions, a worker believes that accidents are caused by supernatural powers and workers have little control over their fate resulting in inferior safety performance (i.e., hazard recognition). Poor safety performance, in turn, makes workers more vulnerable to accidents strengthening their superstitious beliefs. Results of this study highlight the role of personal superstitious beliefs in safety performance. Findings are beneficial for construction professionals and practitioners seeking long-lasting and effective interventions to improve safety performance.
Towards Markerless 3D Pose Estimation for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: a Comparison Study of Depth Cameras
Authors: Ogor Jérôme , Dardenne Guillaume , Sta Salaheddine , Bert Julien , Letissier Hoel , Stindel Eric , Hamitouche Chafiaa
Published: September 2020

This abstract addresses the problem of localizing surgical instruments during orthopaedic surgeries. Compared to usual approaches based on surgical navigation with markers, we propose here a novel method that estimates the 6-DoF pose of surgical instruments without specific markers using a depth camera. The goal of this paper is to compare, on real data, the registration precision of an algorithm called Point Pair Features (PPF) according to consumer depth cameras available on the market. Experimental validation using sawbones has been conducted and 8 cameras have been tested in realistic clinical environment. The Kinect Azure reports the best precision with a registration error of 1.13mm ± 1.00mm.
ARCH-COMP20 Category Report: Continuous and Hybrid Systems with Nonlinear Dynamics
Authors: Geretti Luca , Alexandre Dit Sandretto Julien , Althoff Matthias , Benet Luis , Chapoutot Alexandre , Chen Xin , Collins Pieter , Forets Marcelo , Freire Daniel , Immler Fabian , Kochdumper Niklas , Sanders David P. , Schilling Christian
Published: September 2020

We present the results of a friendly competition for formal verification of continuous and hybrid systems with nonlinear continuous dynamics. The friendly competition took place as part of the workshop Applied Verification for Continuous and Hybrid Systems (ARCH) in 2020. This year, 6 tools Ariadne, CORA, DynIbex, Flow*, Isabelle/HOL, and JuliaReach (in alphabetic order) participated. These tools are applied to solve reachability analysis problems on six benchmark problems, two of them featuring hybrid dynamics. We do not rank the tools based on the results, but show the current status and discover the potential advantages of different tools.
How Construction and Capital Resource Availability Drive Regional Post-disaster Housing Reconstruction
Authors: Pradhan Srijesh , Arneson Erin
Published: September 2020

Natural hazards cause damages to the U.S. residential housing stock every year, and reconstruction of damaged housing is essential for the long-term community resilience. Post-disaster housing reconstruction in the U.S. is a market-driven process, influenced by the availability of construction and capital resources. Previous case studies have illustrated that housing reconstruction outcomes are uneven across different disaster-affected regions of the U.S. and may be attributable to varying availability of regional construction and capital resources. However, there is a lack of quantitative studies exploring the relationships between resourcing factors and housing reconstruction outcomes across varying geographical regions of the U.S. Using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR), this study aims to: (1) quantify the relationships between pre-disaster construction and capital resource availability and post-disaster housing reconstruction outcomes at a regional scale; and (2) explore spatially varying relationships between resourcing factors and reconstruction outcomes. The Northeast census region of the U.S. is used as a case study for this research, due to unprecedented levels of residential housing disaster damages from 2011-2012. Results from the case study highlighted significant relationships between resource availability and reconstruction outcomes, and the relationships varied across the study region.
DAMPAK TRANSISI SOSIAL DENGAN PEMBAGIAN HARTA WARISAN DALAM HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Jamilah Fitrotin
Published: September 2020

This paper is a study of the effects of the transitional era with the distribution of inheritance in Islamic law. This study is to determine the impact of the age of transition with the distribution of inheritance in Islamic law. In collecting data, this research uses library research. The conclusion in this study is the impact of the age transition can affect the distribution of inheritance. However, this legal change is a law that results from al-maslahah al-mursalah, such as the problems in the wasiyyat al -ajibah which have been regulated in the laws of Muslim countries. In the qat'i law the distribution of inheritance cannot be changed by changing times or by any factor. This paper also provides suggestions for a deeper study of the distribution of inheritance. In this study, the authors found a number of peculiarities and shortcomings in matters related to the use of the ushuliyah rules
DAMPAK WANITA KARIR TERHADAP KELUARGA
Authors: Huda Afiful
Published: September 2020

Career women are women who have developments and advances in the field of work or position in order to achieve safety and nobleness. Nowadays a lot of women have worked outside the home, and a lot of them have become career women. Women work in law may be based on Islamic law with various conditions. Impacts arising from women (wives) working on the family, namely (1) positive impacts and (2) negative impacts.
STUDI ANALISIS AKAD NIKAH MENGGUNAKAN VIDEO CALL PERSPEKTIF MAQOSHID AL-SYARIAH DAN UNDANG-UNDANG NO.1 TAHUN 1974 TENTANG PERKAWINAN
Authors: Amin M. Misbahul
Published: September 2020

In the analysis of maqasid al-shariah, the marriage by video call media at this time can be justified, but with some conditions that must be met such as the tools used and the network used can really be used to connect so that real time aim is reached. that one method of maqoshid is to distinguish between aim and intermediary. In the perspective of Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriages, marriages by video call media are also considered marriages in the eyes of the legislation, as long as the implementation aims to form happy and eternal families (households) based on the divinity of the Almighty, or because they obey the commands of Allah SWT, or because aims to realize a calmness, loving, and mercy household life.
STUDI HUKUM ISLAM TENTANG PENGANGKATAN ANAK (ADOPSI) DI UNIT PELAKSANA TEKNIS PERLINDUNGAN DAN PELAYANAN SOSIAL ASUHAN BALITA KOTA SIDOARJO
Authors: Mas'udah Laily
Published: September 2020

Implementation of Adoption in the Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection and Social Service of Sidoarjo City Toddler Child Care goes through 9 stages: prospective adoptive parents make an application letter for adoption of a child and written who the prospective adopted child is, filing the adoption administration filing stage, the adoption eligibility test stage with the holding of home visit I, submission of prospective adopted children to Prospective Adoptive Parents, the second step of the feasibility test of adoptive parents, the Recommendation Phase of the Social Service, the consideration phase by KEMENSOS in the PIPA Team session, certificate of granting permission for adoption of the child, finally the court's decision to determine the Court. The rights of children in the Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection and Social Services of Sidoarjo City Toddler Child Care have fulfilled the provisions contained in articles 4 through article 18 of Law Number 23 Year 2002 concerning Child Protection. In Islamic law, adoption of a child may not break the text between the child and his biological parents because it will have legal consequences for the child in terms of inheritance and marriage. In inheritance, adopted children are not included in the category of factors that cause someone to inherit each other, so that the adopted child has no right to inherit from his adopted father. If the adoptive parent wishes to give property to the adopted child it can be distributed by means of a grant while he is still alive or by will.
KESALAHAN-KESALAHAN SUAMI DALAM RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Arofik Slamet
Published: September 2020

In the husband's household is the head of the household. He can be analogous as a president in a country. In his hand there are a variety of responsibilities in order to create a harmonious, happy, safe and secure family order from the world to the hereafter as mandated by the Qur'an surah al-Tahrim [66] verse 06 and also the Prophet's mandate regarding the ideal husband's criteria as stated in many The hadith. In the household there is also no perfection. Both husband and wife have the potential to make mistakes. However, in general in the sense that it is not casuistic, husband's mistakes are more fatal when compared to mistakes made by wives. Therefore the husband must understand and understand what are the behaviors and actions that can make his mistakes in the household. Husband's mistakes in his escort are neglect of birr al-walidain, slow in handling polemics, doubt and prejudice against his wife, minimal jealousy, looking down on his wife, not having the soul of leadership, eating his wife's wealth in a way, not educating his wife about religion, misery against wives, often denounce and criticize wives, mutually silent and do not want to start, rarely at home, opening the secret "bed", not knowing the wife's new habits, intercourse with menstrual conditions, intercourse with the wife through the rectum, hurriedly dropping divorce.
DAIRY INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE: A REVIEW ON BIOFILM CHALLENGES AND CONTROL
Authors: Kabwanga Ismail T. , Yetişemiyen Atila , Nankya Shakira
Published: September 2020

The development of biofilms and the microbial biofilm adherence into the production equipment and facilities used in the dairy industry is a critical issue that needs to be addressed. Biofilms lead to the contamination of food by pathogenic and spoilage m/os. The microbes cause both company loses due to unsafe spoilt products, equipment depreciation and death of consumers under severe pathogenic out breaks. Biofilms may also lead to a failure of anti- microbial therapy hence major threats to modern medicine. Biofilm formation however is a dynamic process with different mechanisms involved in the biofilm growth. Raw milk provides an ideal medium for the formation of a biofilm as it contains bacteria and is nutrient-rich. This paper gives highlights regarding microbial sources, challenges, biofilm control strategies that include but not limited to physical, mechanical, enzymatic and chemical methods for the effective control of formation and or eradicate biofilm in the dairy industry.
RISK FACTORS FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY IN KHARTOUM STATE PUBLIC HOSPITALS, 2015
Authors: Mohammed Fatima Alshikh , Dawria Adam , Mohieldin Ali , Ahmed Imam Amana , Adam Abdel Gaffar Ali
Published: September 2020

Maternal mortality is considered one of the major global health concerns especially in   developing countries.  The aim of this study is to explore the risk factors for maternal mortality in Khartoum State public hospitals, .A descriptive prospective hospital-based study was used. 120 maternal deaths were studied during 12 months, verbal autopsy questionnaire was adopted. Results: Odd ratio was used to assess the risk factors of maternal mortality and it was found that attended antenatal care OR  =  2.898),  vaccinated against tetanus (OR  =  3.859  ), delayed for seeking health care ( OR  =  8.406    ) , delay reaching hospitals    ( OR  =  1.85 ) , Delayed   in receiving  care( OR  =  1.6 ) were  associated with  mother residence too far from clinics.

The study concluded that low socio-economic status as well as rural and low education level of women was the major contributing factors for high maternal mortality and community mobilization, Political commitment to decreasing maternal mortality.
A LIVING TEMPLE - (PHAD PAINTING IN RAJASTHAN)
Authors: Mahawar Krishna
Published: September 2020

I consider Phad Painting as a valuable pilgrimage of Rajasthan. Phad painting (Mewar Style of painting) or Phad is a stye religious scroll painting and folk painting, practiced in Rajasthan state of India. This is a unique scroll making folk art; this style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as phad. It is synonymous with the Bhopa community of the state.

These are beautiful specimen of the Rajasthani cloth paintings. The narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan- who are worshipped as the incarnation of lord Vishnu & Laxman. Each hero-god has a different performer-priest or Bhopa. The repertoire of the bhopas consists of epics of some of the popular local hero-gods such as Pabuji, Devji, Tejaji, Gogaji, Ramdevji.The Phad also depict the lives of Ramdev Ji, Rama, Krishna, Budhha & Mahaveera. The iconography of these forms has evolved in a distinctive way.

Shahpura in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan are widely known as the traditional artists of this folk art-form for the last two centuries. Presently, Shree Lal Joshi, Nand Kishor Joshi, Prakash Joshi and Shanti Lal Joshi are the most noted artists of the phad painting, who are known for their innovations and creativity. Noted examples of this art are Devnarayan Ki Phad and Pabuji Ki Phad.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE EXTRUDER
Authors: W. A Akinfiresoye , O. J Olukunle , A. S Oyerinde , L. A Olutayo , B. M Edun
Published: September 2020

This study involves the design and fabrication of a Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) extruding machine that recycle wood and plastic wastes; sawdust (SD) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into useful products for interior and exterior building applications. The machine was designed using locally sourced raw materials making it affordable, user friendly and can easily be maintained. The major components of the machine include; the melting and mixing chamber, extruding unit, heaters, control panel and discharged unit. PET chips were melted and mixed with SD at temperature 190 0C inside the melting chamber before feeding the extruding unit for thorough kneading. The extrudate is collected into a shaped mould, hot compressed and allowed to cool down before removal. A 4hp 3-phase electric motor was the prime mover. Analysis of performance test carried out on the extruder using three screw speed of 222 rpm, 277 rpm and 370 rpm shows that the best WPC was produced at speed 277 rpm with machine recycling efficiency of 89 %. It took 13 minutes to recycle a batch of the waste materials with a throughput of 0.8 kg/hr and specific mechanical energy of 145 kJ/kg. This machine gives effective waste management by turning it to wealth.
RED BLOOD CELL MORPHOLOGY: STILL AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR ANEMIA TYPING
Authors: Patidar Ekta
Published: September 2020

Anemia is a common entity which every clinician and pathologist faces very frequently. Proper clinical history, physical examination and laboratory investigations are essential for diagnostic interpretation of anemia. Peripheral blood examination is a basic screening haematological tool used for its evaluation.
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF KALIYADEH MAHAL
Authors: Pandey Anjali
Published: September 2020

Water in architecture of India played an important role in the culture. Indians developed the traditional hydro engineering to conserve Rain water, Ground water, river, and other natural resources. It could be seen since earliest times. Stepwells were first used as an art form by the Hindus and they influenced many other structures, Mughal Gardens are the examples of the incorporation of water in the design of Architecture. The designs of the gardens are of the medieval Islamic Period.

Kaliadeh Mehel near Bheravgarh Fort at the bank of River Kshripa. Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) is well known and one of the most famous historical landmarks of Madhya Pradesh, it is the fusion of Hindu – Persian architecture. The palace has the exclusive designed water system.
Historicity of Padmavat
Authors: Kumar Manish
Published: September 2020

In Hindi literature, 'Padmavat' is Daidipyaman Nakshatra. Jayasi created this epic in the 16th century in the typical Awadhi language. The sweetness, emotional beauty, Sufi spirituality and historicity of its language is not seen. The poet has created this epic with the sum of folk, imagination and history. Jayasi has created the 'Padmavat' by combining the legend of Jauhar of Padmini, the queen of Choudaur, in the legend of the popular queen and Sugge of Awadh province. This epic is a mirror of medieval India. It shows the social, cultural, political and historical splendor of erstwhile Indian society. Various scholars of Hindi literature have examined the historicity of 'Padmavat' in their own way. It is possible to test its historicity with important historical sources such as archaeological remains, inscriptions, contemporary literary texts and history books. Before examining the historicity of this work, it is mandatory to get information about the history of its creator. हिन्दी साहित्याकाश में ‘पद्मावत’ दैदिप्यमान् नक्षत्र है। जायसी ने 16 वीं सदी में ठेठ अवधी भाषा में इस महाकाव्य का सृजन किया था। इसकी भाषा की मिठास, भाव सौंदर्य, सूफी अध्यात्म और ऐतिहासिकता देखते नहीं बन पड़ती है। कवि ने इस महाकाव्य का सृजन लोक, कल्पना और इतिहास के योग से की है। जायसी ने अवध प्रांत की लोकप्रचलित रानी और सुग्गे की कथा में चिŸाौड़ की रानी पद्मिनी के जौहर की कथा का सम्मिश्रण कर, ‘पद्मावत’ का सृजन किया है। यह महाकाव्य मध्यकालीन भारतवर्ष का दर्पण है। इसमें तत्कालीन भारतीय समाज की सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, राजनीतिक और ऐतिहासिक वैभव दिखाई देता है। हिन्दी साहित्य के विभिन्न विद्वानों ने ‘पद्मावत’ की ऐतिहासिकता की परीक्षा अपने-अपने ढंग से की है। महत्वपूर्ण ऐतिहासिक स्त्रोत जैसे- पुरातात्विक अवशेष, शिलालेख, समकालीन साहित्यक ग्रंथ एवं इतिहास की पुस्तकों से इसकी ऐतिहासिकता की परीक्षा संभव है। इस रचना की ऐतिहासिकता की परीक्षा से पूर्व इसके रचनाकार के इतिहास के विषय में जानकारी प्राप्त करना अनिवार्य है।
Cultural Folk Paintings of Nimar
Authors: Pandey Anjali
Published: September 2020

Indian folk arts establish the ethos of life and the foundation of folk culture. The culture and civilization of Nimar can be seen in folklore, folklore, folk paintings. The inclusion of symbols in the making of various Teej-festivals folk paintings shows the presence in their sociality. Parallel development of a beautiful beautiful painting tradition of land ornamentation with paintings made on the occasion of rituals. The design of geometrical form is reflected in land ornamentation. Jyoti, Nag, Kuldevi, Dussehra, Bhayuduj, Sureti, Ahoi Ashtami, Sanjhafuli, Diwali Hatay, Manna, Satiya, Check Kalash etc. are prominent in the mural paintings. The basic feeling of folk paintings is graphical. For illustration, the primary colors are red, yellow, blue, green, black and white, etc. The artist prepares the traditional method. There is no definite rule of color legislation in folk paintings and styles of making paintings are like stereotypes. Every activity in life tries to express in pictures the folk artist. Due to the influence of modern modernity, activities related to the picture tradition are now getting reduced. There is a need to save these colors so that this art flourishes.

भारतीय लोक कलाऐं जीवन के आचार-विचार तथा लोक संस्कृति की नींव स्थापित करती है। निमाड़ की संस्कृति व सभ्यता, को लोकगीत, लोककथा, लोकचित्रों में देखा जा सकता है। विभिन्न तीज-त्यौहारों लोक चित्रों के बनाने में प्रतीकों का समावेष उनकी सामाजिकता में उपस्थिती को दर्षाते है। अनुष्ठानों के अवसर पर बनाये जाने वाले चित्रों के साथ भूमि अलंकरण की एक मांगलिक सुन्दर चित्र परम्परा का समानान्तर विकास हुआ है। भूमि अलंकरण में ज्यामितीय रूप के आकल्पन की प्रमुखता दर्षित होती है। भित्ती चित्रों में जीरोती, नाग, कुलदेवी, दषहरा, भाईदूज, सुरेती, अहोई अष्टमी, सांझाफूली,दीवाली हाते, मांड़ना, सातिया, चैक कलष आदि प्रमुख है। लोक चित्रों की मूल भावना रेखांकन की होती है। चित्रण के लिये लाल, पीला, नीला, हरा, काला और सफेद आंिद प्राथमिक रंगों को कलाकार पारम्परिक विधि से तैयार करते है। लोक चित्रों में रंग विधान का कोई निष्चित नियम नहीं होता है व चित्रों को बनाने की शैलियाॅं रूढ़ि की तरह होती है। जीवन की प्रत्येक गतिविधि को चित्रों में व्यक्त करने की कोषिष लोकचित्र कलाकार करता है। वर्तमान आधुनिकता के प्रभाव के कारण चित्र परम्परा से जुडे़ क्रिया कलाप अब कम होते जा रहे है। आवष्यकता है कि इन कलारूप को सहेजा जाए जिससे यह कला पल्लवित पुष्पित होती रहे।
Analysis of Passenger Satisfaction Level of Service And Facilities of Electric Rail Train (KRL) Commuter Line Route Bekasi - Manggarai
Authors: Rifai Andri Irfan , Fajriliani Yuditami Iressa
Published: September 2020

The train is considered to act as strategic public transport because of its ability to reduce congestion in urban areas. Various modes of transportation are in a race - a race to improve the quality of service that requires rail freight also needs to improve in all areas. Service is the main priority which is used as a benchmark in competitive advantages and facilities are factors that affect the services provided by the transport company. This is the underlying researchers to conduct research on passenger satisfaction ratings on the level of service performance and service facilities Commuter Line KRL Bekasi - Manggarai and to determine the factors affecting passenger satisfaction. Data obtained in the form of a survey by questionnaire online delivery methods. Methods of data analysis software used isms. Excel and SPSS software for statistical testing. The conclusions of the research by the method of Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) obtained a passenger satisfaction index score of 76.11%. It is stated that the passengers very satisfied with the performance of services and facilities service station Commuter Line KRL Bekasi - Manggarai, only for the suitability of the train arrival and departure needs to be improved.
Legal Regulation and Protections for the Parties in the Franchise Business Agreements in Indonesia
Authors: Disemadi Hari Sutra , Prananingtyas Paramita , Sari Ratna Kumala
Published: September 2020

In Indonesia doing business with the concept of franchising in various fields is currently very popular among the people. Doing business with the concept of franchising is desirable because in addition to being seen in terms of profits and various ease of doing business offered by the franchisor to the franchisee. Franchising is based on an agreement called a franchise agreement, but there are not a few legal problems that arise with the existence of the franchise agreement. Based on this, this research aims to find out the form of arrangement of the franchise agreement and legal protection for the parties in the franchise agreement. The normative juridical method is the method used in this study. This method is intended to analyze the legal materials related to the arrangements in the franchise agreement and legal protection for the parties in Indonesia. This study addresses the franchise business agreements including agreements that are not well-known or innocent and legal protection carried out further regulated in the Republic of Indonesia's Minister of Trade Regulation Number 53/M-DAG/PER/8/2012 regarding Franchising. The legal status of the parties in the franchise agreement in force in Indonesia is independent.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN RESILIENSI PADA PENYINTAS BANJIR ROB TAMBAK LOROK
Authors: Jannah Syaria Nur , Rohmatun Rohmatun
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dukungan sosial dengan resiliensi pada penyintas banjir rob Tambak Lorok. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 308 orang. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel 80 orang berusia antara 20-70 tahun di kampung Tambak Lorok Semarang. Pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan dua skala yaitu skala dukungan sosial dan skala resiliensi. Hasil penelitian diuji menggunakan korelasi product moment dari. Skala dukungan sosial berjumlah 29 aitem dengan rentang daya beda antara 0,313-0,619 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,908. Skala resiliensi berjumlah 27 aitem dengan rentang daya beda antara 0,258-0,539 dan koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,802. Hasil uji hipotesis memperoleh rxy= 0,428 dengan taraf signifikansi p= 0,000 (p<0,01). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif atau signifikan antara dukungan sosial dengan resiliensi. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin besar dukungan sosial yang diterima para penyintas banjir rob Tamba Lorok maka semakin baik pula resiliensinya. Begitu juga sebaliknya, semakin kecil dukungan sosial yang diterima maka semakin rendah pula resiliensinya.Sumbangan efektif dukungan sosial terhadap resiliensi sebesar 18,3%. Maka dapat diketahui setidaknya ada 81,7% faktor lain yang tidak diteliti oleh peneliti dan dapat berpengaruh pada resiliensi.
Hubungan antara Beban Subjektif dengan Kualitas Hidup Pendamping (Caregiver) Skizofrenia
Authors: Fitriani Anisa , Handayani Agustin
Published: September 2020

Skizofrenia merupakan salah satu gangguan jiwa yang bersifat kronis. Orang yang terkena gangguan skizofrenia atau yang sering disebut dengan Orang Dengan Skizofrenia (ODS) akan mengalami gangguan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Kondisi tersebut membuat ODS membutuhkan bantuan dari orang lain untuk menjalankan fungsinya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari selama proses pemulihan. Menjadi pendamping, atau yang sering disebut dengan caregiver, bagi anggota keluarga yang mengalami skizofrenia bukanlah hal yang mudah dijalankan bagi semua orang. Peran tersebut seringkali menimbulkan berbagai macam beban yang dipersepsikan berbeda oleh masing-masing orang. Beban tersebut dapat berdampak secara menyeluruh pada seluruh aspek kehidupan yang berkaitan dengan kualitas hidup.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara beban subjektif dengan kualitas hidup caregiver skizofrenia. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Subjek terdiri dari 50 caregiver skizofrenia di desa X kota Yogyakarta. Data kualitas hidup caregiver diperoleh dengan skala World Health Organization of Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-BREF) dan data beban subjektif caregiver diperoleh dengan Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat korelasi negatif yang signifikan antara kualitas hidup dengan beban subjektif. Semakin tinggi kualitas hidup caregiver maka semakin rendah beban yang dirasakan. Semakin berat beban yang dirasakan oleh caregiver maka akan semakin rendah tingkat kualitas hidup.
PERILAKU BERBELANJA SECARA ONLINE DITINJAU DARI GAYA HIDUP HEDONIS PADA MAHASISWI FAKULTAS PSIKOLOGI ANGKATAN 2013 UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG
Authors: Rengganis Ega , Abdurrohim Abdurrohim
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara gaya hidup hedonis dengan perilaku membeli secara online pada mahasiswa Fakultas Psikologi Unissula Semarang. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah mahasiswi angkatan 2013 Fakultas Psikologi Unissula Semarang dengan sampel sebanyak 57 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah incidental sampling. Skala yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah skala perilaku membeli online dan skala gaya hidup hedonisme. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan positif yang sangat signifikan antara perilaku membeli secara online dengan gaya hidup hedonisme, artinya makin tinggi gaya hidup hedonisme maka makin tinggi perilaku membeli secara online, dan sebaliknya makin rendah gaya hidup hedonisme maka makin rendah pula perilaku membeli secara online.