Enhancing Design for Aesthetics Based on Product Platform Architecture

Traditionally, most people buy a product based on performance and cost, but recently appearances, comfort and aesthetic are preferred. Customers are now becoming more complex and require not only good product performance but also appearance. To enhance product appearance, product platform has been proposed as new approach to the design for aesthetics. In this work, a platform is identified based on component sharing among the product variants. Then the aesthetic rules are applied to the platform. A Product Family Aesthetic Index (PFAI) was developed to measure the product performance. The evaluation is based on component commonality and aesthetic aspect. The result indicates that the Product Family Aesthetic Index had increased through redesigning several components in the product. A case study of the fan family was conducted to verify the methodology

Effects of deposition time and counter-electrode size on the fabrication of lscf-sdc carbonate composite cathode for sofc

The electrophoretic deposition (EPD) process has shown great potential in the development of cathodes for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). This study thus aimed to determine the feasibility of the electrophoretic deposition technique in producing composite cathode films. Two parameters were investigated, namely, the effects of counter electrode size and those of deposition time on the thickness and quality of an LSCF-SDC carbonate cathode composite deposited onto an SDC carbonate substrate. The effects of the changed parameters were observed by applying constant suspension pH and voltage. Five different deposition times ranging from 10 to 30 min were selected. The counter electrode sizes used were 25 × 25 mm2 and 50 × 50 mm2 . Then, the cathode composite films were sintered at 600°C for 90 min. Microstructural characterization and film thickness measurement were performed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The 50 × 50 mm2 counter electrode was found to produce a cathode composite film with higher thickness. The effects of the selected parameters (deposition time and counter electrode size) were also determined by analyzing the weight and thickness of the obtained LSCF-SDC carbonate films. The results showed that for the selected time interval, a film thickness of 4.6 to 30.8 μm is generated. Further studies on fabricating LSCF-SDC carbonate cathode composites by electrophoretic deposition present promising potential given that the film thickness obtained agree well with those derived in previous studies on various types of cathode materials

PENGARUH KUALITAS PERAWAT DAN SARANA PRASARANA TERHADAP ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN MELALUI MOTIVASI KERJA DI RSUD TRIKORA SALAKAN KABUPATEN BANGGAI KEPULAUAN PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan 1. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas perawat terhadap motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 2. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh sarana prasarana terhadap motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 3. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh motivasi kerja terhadap asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 4. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas perawat terhadap asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 5. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh sarana prasarana terhadap asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 6. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas perawat terhadap asuhan keperawatan melalui motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 7. Untuk menganalisis pengaruh sarana prasarana terhadap asuhan keperawatan melalui motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Sampel menggunakan metode total sampling, yaitu semua anggota populasi digunakan sebagai sampel. Jumlah sampel 70 responden di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Metode pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang dilakukan adalah analisis regresi, uji korelasi, uji T, uji F, dan analisis path (jalur). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa (1) Kualitas perawat berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung terhadap motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. (2) Sarana prasarana berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan secara langsung terhadap motivasi kerja di RSUD Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. (3) Motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung terhadap asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. (4) Kualitas perawat berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung terhadap asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. (5) Sarana prasarana berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan secara langsung terhadap asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. (6) Kualitas perawat berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara tidak langsung terhadap asuhan keperawatan melalui motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. (7) Sarana prasarana berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan secara tidak langsung terhadap asuhan keperawatan melalui motivasi kerja di RSUD Trikora Salakan Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Kata Kunci : Kualitas Perawat, Sarana Prasarana, Motivasi Kerja, Asuhan Keperawatan  ABSTRACT This research was conducted at the Trikora Salakan General Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. The sample uses the total sampling method, that is, all members of the population are used as samples. The number of samples is 70 respondents in RSUD Trikora Salakan, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. Methods of collecting data using a questionnaire. Data analysis performed was regression analysis, correlation test, T test, F test, and path analysis. The results of the analysis show that (1) The quality of nurses has a positive and significant effect on work motivation in Trikora Salakan General Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. (2) Infrastructure facilities have a positive and insignificant effect on work motivation in Salakan Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. (3) Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on nursing care in Trikora Salakan General Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. (4) The quality of nurses has a positive and significant effect on nursing care in Trikora Salakan General Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. (5) Infrastructure facilities have a negative and insignificant effect on nursing care in Trikora Salakan General Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. (6) The quality of nurses has a positive and significant effect on nursing care through work motivation in Trikora Salakan Hospital Banggai Islands Regency. (7) Infrastructure facilities have a negative and insignificant effect on nursing care through work motivation in Trikora Salakan Hospital, Banggai Kepulauan Regency.  Keywords: Nurses Quality, Infrastructure, Work Motivation, Nursing Car

Roundness error evaluation of cold embossed hole based on profile measurement technique

Roundness is one of the main features to ensure the perfect mating of assembled parts. A coordinate measurement machine is commonly utilized for measurement, but the use of this machine is limited because of the small size and characteristics of the hole. This study aims to evaluate the quality of an AA6061 cold embossing hole. A simple approach based on profile deviation is proposed to evaluate the roundness of the hole. The profile is obtained with the use of InfiniteFocus Alicona system, a commercially available 3D surface measurement technique. Several specimens with various depths and diameters are prepared for measurement. Results are validated with the commercial Mitutoyo roundtest machine

A Methodology To Evalute Design Efficiency Based On Assembly Criteria In Support Of Design For Modularity.

Companies are striving to produce high quality and reliable product at the lowest cost to remain competitive in the market

An Approach To Platform Design Using Design And Performance parameters Interactions.

To respond to the challenge of agile manufacturing, companies are striving to provide a large variety of products at a low cost

Element Mobilization During Weathering Process of Ultramafic Complex in North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Based on A Profile from Asera

DOI: 10.17014/ijog.5.3.277-290The North Konawe Regency, located in the northern part of the southeast arm of Sulawesi Province, is occupied mainly by Ophiolite Complex. Recent studies on weathering of ultramafic complex have been focussed on the composition of laterite in relation to heavy metal explorations. In Asera area, North Konawe, a 3.1 m wide outcrop of ultramafic rocks is related to nickel laterite potential. In this study, an elemental change during the weathering process is discussed, including the mobilization of rare earth elements. XRF and ICP-MS from The Centre for Geological Survey of Indonesia are the two important geochemistry instruments used in this study. Si, Mg, and Ca are depleted during weathering, whilst the enriched elements are Fe, Al, Ti, and some heavy metals such as Cr, Mn, and Co. A different mobilization pattern is detected on Ni, because of its relation to Mg. Cs, Rb, and Ba are concentrated in a clayey horizon of upper laterite. The increase of REE concentrations is parallel to both Fe and Mn which rises to the top of laterite. Ce and Eu negative anomaly trends indicate oxidizing condition through the weathering process, although the studied profile, influenced by allochthon material, morphology condition, and geochemistry composition, indicates that the transported rock fragments were originated from ultramafic rock.</p

Geochemistry of Ophiolite Complex in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi

ABSTRACTSoutheast Sulawesi is crosscutted by Lasolo Fault into two geological provinces: Tinondo and Hialu. Tinondo Geological Province is occupied largely by Ophiolite Complex in the northern part of Southeast Arm of Sulawesi. No study was conducted in relation to the geochemistry composition of Ophiolite Complex in North Konawe Regency. The aim of this study is to describe the ultramafic rock of the Ophiolite Complex in North Konawe Regency using field, geochemical, and petrographical analysis. Megascopically, the selected nine samples are described as greyish to blackish and fine to medium grains ultramafic rocks, which consist of pyroxene and olivine. Microscope, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) devices were used to obtain both petrography and geochemistry data. Major oxides data confirm that the selected samples are classified into ultramafic rocks as SiO2, MgO, and Fe2O3T are the most abundant oxides. The studied samples presumably came from arc tholeiitic environment tectonic setting. Ultramafic rocks often contain promising economic metals whereas the average numbers of Ni, Mn, Cr, and Co of this study are 2,675; 1,074; 2,386; and 117 ppm respectively. The rocks are generally enriched in high field strength elements whilst rare earth elements value are low, ranging from 2.11 to 7.10 ppm. Microscopically, samples can be classified into three groups: olivine-hornblende pyroxenite, lherzolite, and olivine websterite. Geochemical data describes more about the discriminant analysis of the groups. ABSTRAKWilayah Sulawesi Tenggara dipotong oleh Sesar Lasolo yang membagi daerah ini menjadi dua lajur: Tinondo dan Hialu. Lajur Tinondo diisi sebagian besar oleh Komplek Ophiolit, yang berada di bagian utara dari Lengan Tenggara Sulawesi. Belum ada studi yang terfokus kepada kandungan geokimia Komplek Ophiolit tersebut di wilayah Kabupaten Konawe Utara.Studi ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari karakter batuan ultramafik dari Komplek Ophiolit di Kabupaten Konawe Utara melalui kegiatan lapangan, analisis geokimia, dan analisis petrografi. Secara megaskopis, sembilan contoh batuan terpilih teridentifikasi sebagai batuan ultramafik berwarna kelabu hingga hitam, berukuran butir sedang hingga halus, dan mengandung piroksen maupun olivine. Perangkat mikroskop, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), dan Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) dimanfaatkan untuk memperoleh data geokimia maupun mikroskopis. Data oksida utama mengklasifikasikan contoh terpilih ke dalam batuan utramafik dengan SiO2, MgO, dan Fe2O3T sebagai oksida dengan kelimpahan tertinggi. Contoh terpilih mungkin terbentuk pada lingkungan busur tektonik tholeitik. Batuan ultramafik sering mengandung logam ekonomis dengan kadar rata-rata Ni, Mn, Cr, dan Co pada studi ini adalah: 2.675, 1.074, 2.386, dan 117 ppm secara berurutan. Batuan telah mengalami pengayaan unsur high field strength elements meskipun dengan kadar unsur tanah jarang yang rendah, berkisar dari 2,11 hingga 7,10 ppm. Secara petrografi, batuan terpilih dapat dibagi menjadi tiga kelompok: olivine-hornblende pyroxenite, lherzolite, and olivine websterite. Data geokimia menjelaskan lebih lanjut mengenai perbedaan dari kelompok-kelompok tersebut

Integration Of Design For Modularity And Design For Assembly To Enhance Product Maintainability.

This paper discussed the relationship between design for modularity and maintenance in order to extend product life. Modularization can be described as an engineering approach to simplify component or product configuration as functional independence it creates