26 research outputs found
Finding inspiration in the making of Tunjukkan Kami Jalan Yang Lurus: Siri Fotografi I & II / Mohammad Firdaus Azman
Tunjukkan Kami Jalan Yang Lurus: Siri Fotografi I & II is a work produced against the backdrop of a straight road landscape. This location is taken in an area located in the state of Perlis. This photography was processed in a panoramic technique and was photographed in black and white. In addition to capturing the subject accurately, this series of photographs is produced with difficulty to be descriptively accurate and neutral in an interpretive and evatative manner (Barret, 2006). This work was adapted from the artist’s experience in navigating the world of learning to the ivory tower. The verse Tunjukkan Kami Jalan Yang Lurus (meaning “Keep us on the right path”) itself encompasses the artist’s memory of all those involved in teaching and educating themselves to become one of the successful and useful human beings today. With the permission of Allah S.W.T, the sacrifices of teachers and educators who contribute to what artists have today are a service that will never be forgotten. Be a motivation and inspiration for the artist to get on with life
Subject selection: Adaptation of candid and street photography in Bandung City / Mohammad Firdaus Azman, Andang Iskandar and Yosa Fiandra
First time stepping in Bandung is an unforgettable and spectacular adventure as it not only leads to academic collaboration but is also a decisive moment for the photographer. Upon arrival in Bandung, the camera lens has not stopped spinning and the photographer is bubbling with excitement to enjoy the splendid and breathtaking iconic tourist attractions of the country, which are vastly different from the landscapes in Malaysia. Due to limitation of time and equipment, and the environment beyond expectation, the photographer endeavours to challenge himself to get as much (subject matter) as he could in capturing candid and street portraits. When shooting around Bandung, practically everyone must work in a fast-paced environment (point & shoot images), as the photographer also needs to simplify his subject on the spot. The objective of article is simply to define content and analysis (subject matter), and expression of the artwork from the perspective of the artist. This study
generally going to discuss based on the artwork (photograph) from the artists, especially in subject matter selection. The finding of this research justifies that with this kind of theme (candid and street photo) we as photographers can employ our tools and techniques to compose almost anything into a strong photography subject, according to our own perspective. In conclusion, shooting photographs in Bandung City is quite a fantastic experience which will always be remembered, yet it is suggested that we always need to keep in mind the elements of composition the technique, your vision, and your imagination, that will best help you communicate what you are trying to express in the photograph
PENGARUH WING TIP SUDU ROTOR BLADE TERHADAP UNJUK KERJA WIND TURBIN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN BLADE NACA 0021
The use of energy in Indonesia currently has a growing need for energy, this will have an impact on the condition of the energy crisis, dependence on fossil fuels has a very serious threat, therefore there must be alternative energy as a substitute or as a saver of fuel reserves. Currently available fossils such as wind energy, water energy, and solar energy are very abundant in Indonesia. This study aims to develop wind power plants as a source of alternative energy to produce electrical energy, namely wind turbines. A wind turbine is a tool that functions to convert wind power into mechanical power in the form of a shaft rotation, then this shaft rotation is utilized for power generation. This tool is used to meet energy needs and is also used for alternative energy as an effort to save and reduce dependence on fossil energy. In this problem, the author will develop a tool for the influence of the wing tip of the rotor blade on the performance of the wind turbine. The purpose of this research is to calculate how much influence the wing tip has on the performance of the wind turbine on the electric current produced by the wind turbine. By adding variations to the wing tip using NACA 0021. The data obtained in this study are current (A), voltage (V), turbine power (watts), from the results of the research data it was found that the performance of the wind turbine using NACA0021 was the most optimal using a wing tip. at an angle of 15〗^0 in layer 2 with a voltage value of 12.5 (V), current 2(A), turbine power of 25.35 (watts), and efficiency of 0.844
Hamka’s tasauf modern: an outlook on happiness
Introduction
Hamka (1908-1981)’s Tasauf Modern (Modern Sufism) first
published in August 1939 was a compilation of an earlier year and
a half series of articles on ‘happiness’ from the weekly columns of
the magazine Pedoman Masjarakat (Guidance for Society) where
he was its chief-editor. The first article which appeared through
the magazine’s circulation, dated 21st April, 1937, came with the
reminder from the author, that he was writing in response to
the requests of the magazines’ faithful followers, especially the
elderly who had gone through so much of life’s hardships (pahitgetir).
The effect of propolis honey candy on C. Albicans and clinical isolate biofilms viability (in-vitro)
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE RELATIONS WITH THE NUSANTARA (SPICE ISLANDS)
I feel the need to divide that into two categories; formal relationships and informal relationships. In this case, formal relations are based on politics and military, that is, relationships that were built in the 16th century. The farther away the year, the more cryptic the sources will be. But since the 1530s, Acehnese envoys began to appear in Istanbul, and they were involved in Aceh-Ottoman cooperation. They came to ask for military assistance to fight Portuguese colonialism in the region. By conducting literature study, verification, and interpretation, the author returns to the description of a brief history through the sources written when the Ottoman Turks were still standing. In Muhamad Farid Beik's work, which tells the Ottoman Turkish Government sent a complete fleet to the Archipelago complete with the crew and others. This means that formal relations were established before 1530 AD. After that, there had been diplomatic and military relations between the two sultanates. Turkish cannons that were brought to Aceh are still in the Dutch museum. The relationship between the Ottoman Turks and the Nusantara was not only based on benefit but also based on panic Islamism in facing the same enemy, namely the Portuguese colonialists. When Indonesia faced the Dutch, the Ottoman Turks still provided informal assistance through volunteers due to Western pressure, mainly the British.
 
Fatigue Life Assessment of API Steel Grade X65 Pipeline Using a Modified Basquin Parameter of the Magnetic Flux Leakage Signal
This paper presents a modified fatigue life model of the Basquin equation using the stress parameter of the magnetic flux leakage signal. Most pipeline steels experience cyclic loading during service and the influence of the load history makes assessing fatigue behaviour more difficult. The magnetic flux leakage signal’s response to a uniaxial cyclic test of API X65 steel was measured with eight levels of ultimate tensile stress loads. The influence of dH(y)/dx on fatigue failure was the main concern in this study, the aim being to represent localised stress parameters in the modified Basquin equation. Both fatigue lives, experimental and predicted from the modified Basquin equation, were validated through reliability analysis, producing a 60% value when approaching 1.8 × 105 cycles. The fatigue data from the experiment produced a higher mean-cycle-to-failure value than the prediction data, with slightly different values of 3.37 × 105 and 3.28 × 105. Additionally, the modified Basquin equation’s predicted and the experimental fatigue lives were found to have a high R2 correlation value of 0.9022. The Pearson correlation also showed a good relationship between the fatigue lives, with an r value of 0.9801. Finally, the modified Basquin equation based on dH(y)/dx signals provided an accurate and alternative method for durability assessment
From plural society to Bangsa Malaysia : ethnicity and nationalism in the politics of nation-building in Malaysia
The question of nation-building has always been a central issue in Malaysian politics. Whilst the country has been able to sustain a relatively stable politics since the 1969
tragedy, and hence spawn a rapid economic development (at least until the 1997 Asian economic crisis), the project of nation-building remained a basic national agenda yet
to be fully resolved. This study investigates the delicate process of nation-building in Malaysia in the post 1970s, especially in the context of the vision of constructing the
Bangsa Malaysia or 'a united Malaysian nation' enshrined in Mahathir's Vision 2020 project which was introduced in 1991. The aim of the study is firstly, to examine the
underlying socio-political parameters that shaped and influenced the politics of nation-building in the country, and secondly, to explore the viability of the project of
Bangsa Malaysia in the context of the daunting challenges involved in the process of nation-building. Drawing from a range of theoretical frameworks as well as from
both primary and secondary data, the study contends that, based on the Malaysian experience, the potent interplay between the forces of ethnicity and nationalism
constitute the crux of the problems in the politics of nation-building in Malaysia. This dialectic it is argued, stems from the prevalence of the varying perceptions of 'nation-of-intent' within and across ethnic groups. These phenomena have not only shaped the pattern of ethnic political mobilisation in the country, but above all, laid the most complex set of obstacles in the path of the project of nation-building. This study argues that the project of constructing the Bangsa Malaysia therefore, can be seen as a significant attempt by the state to reconcile the varying ethnic ideologies of nation-of-intent.
It can also be considered as an attempt to consolidate Malay nationalism and cultural pluralism, thus, depicting 'the nation' as a 'mosaic of cultures', or reflecting a creation of 'a supra-ethnic' national identity. However, the viability of the envisaged
project is yet to be tested. The concept itself is still vague to many people and the challenges ahead are enormous, involving political, economic, socio-cultural and
religious issues. Indeed, the project risks becoming the 'latest' in the series of competing notions of nation-of-intent circulating in Malaysia. This study contends
that whilst, to some extent, the socio-political landscape of Malaysian society has been rapidly changing, especially under the eighteen years of Mahathir's reign,ethnicity still pervades Malaysian political life. This study differs from many previous studies on nation-building in Malaysia which have mainly focused on either the historical dimensions or those which have examined the impact of key national policies. As such, it is hoped that this study would be able to provide an alternative perspective in the analysis of ethnic relations and nation-building in Malaysia, thus broadening the understanding of Malaysian politics and society
Detection of Uniaxial Fatigue Stress under Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals using Morlet Wavelet
This paper demonstrates the application of continuous wavelet transform technique for magnetic flux leakage signal generated during a uniaxial fatigue test. This is a consideration as the magnetic signal is weak and susceptible to being influenced by an external magnetic field. The magnetic flux leakage signal response of API steel grade X65 is determined using Metal Magnetic Memory under cyclic load conditions ranging from 50% to 85% of the UTS. To facilitate further signal analysis, the magnetic flux gradient, the dH(y)/dx signal were converted from a length base into time series in this study. Magnetic flux leakage readings indicated a maximum UTS load of 56.5 (A/m)/mm at 85%, where a higher load resulted in a higher reading and the signal contained Morlet wavelet coefficient energy of 1.02×106 µe2/Hz. As increasing percentages of UTS loads were applied, the signal analysis revealed an increasing linear trend in the dH(y)/dx and wavelet coefficient energy. The analysis revealed a strong correlation between the wavelet coefficient energy and the dH(y)/dx amplitude, as indicated by the coefficient of determination (R2) value of 0.8572. Hence, this technique can provide critical information about magnetic flux leakage signals that can be used to detect high stress concentration zones
