Office quality classification theoretical and empirical issues

Office quality classification literature recognises identification of office classes through division of office market rent distribution into intervals but failed to provide sound theoretical framework and comprehensive empirical approach to this method. This paper theorised that as office rental levels are a function of office quality; high quality office classes should have their mean rents greater than average market rent and mean rents of low quality classes. Also that heterogeneous nature of property coupled with lack of perfect information to market participants could result into differential evaluation of rent and quality of the same property by different market participants. The behaviour of participants normally reflects in distribution of market rent by depicting natural breaks in the distribution that could be captured by univariate data exploration. Frequency and histograms of rent distributions that were assumed to depict the behaviour of market participants were used to divide rent distribution to intervals to identify office quality classes. The results of this classification were validated by discriminant analysis. 67% and 59% accuracies were achieved for estimation and holdout subsamples respectively. This paper extended theoretical and empirical approaches in office quality classification. The proposed empirical approach could be used in future classification research

A Novel Transparent UWB Antenna for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Integration and RF Energy Harvesting

A novel transparent ultra-wideband antenna for photovoltaic solar-panel integration and RF energy harvesting is proposed in this paper. Since the approval by the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) in 2002, much research has been undertaken on UWB technology, especially for wireless communications. However, in the last decade, UWB has also been proposed as a power harvester. In this paper, a transparent cone-top-tapered slot antenna covering the frequency range from 2.2 to 12.1 GHz is designed and fabricated to provide UWB communications whilst integrated onto solar panels as well as harvest electromagnetic waves from free space and convert them into electrical energy. The antenna when sandwiched between an a-Si solar panel and glass is able to demonstrate a quasi omni-directional pattern that is characteristic of a UWB. The antenna when connected to a 2.55-GHz rectifier is able to produce 18-mV dc in free space and 4.4-mV dc on glass for an input power of 10 dBm at a distance of 5 cm. Although the antenna presented in this paper is a UWB antenna, only an operating range of 2.49 to 2.58 GHz for power scavenging is possible due to the limitation of the narrowband rectifier used for the study

Toleransi yang Bijak sebagai Solusi Islam dalam Menyikapi Pluralitas

Humans live in plurality, which is an unavoidable phenomenon that can encourage conflict and has the potential to divide people. To realize unity based on existing differences, one of the values that must be upheld is the value of tolerance. This research aims to find out Islam's attitude towards plurality, what kind of tolerance is taught, and examples of its implementation. This research is qualitative literature research with a normative theological approach. The results of the research show that Islam's attitude towards plurality is to apply wise tolerance, not the excessive tolerance that is often applied in Indonesia. Wise tolerance means responding to religious plurality with each party continuing to follow its religion, upholding the principles of faith, which are the most basic things in religion, and not disturbing the existence of other parties. It is hoped that with wise tolerance, people can live in peace and tranquility without having to sacrifice the principles of faith that are embedded in their religion

“KONTEKSTUALISASI KONSEP JIHAD DALAM MENJAWAB TANTANGAN ISLAMOPHOBIA”

Kontekstualisasi konsep Jihad mengacu pada pemahaman yang lebih luas dan menyeluruh tentang arti dan makna Jihad dalam Islam. Jihad bukan hanya sekadar berperang atau menggunakan kekerasan, melainkan juga meliputi usaha untuk meningkatkan kualitas kehidupan, memperjuangkan kebaikan, dan keadilan sosial. Tantangan Islamophobia juga perlu diperhatikan dalam konteks ini, karena seringkali Jihad disalahartikan dan dianggap sebagai tindakan kekerasan yang dilakukan oleh kaum Muslim. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan studi pustaka (literature review) yang diharapkan dapat memberi pemahaman yang tepat tentang konsep Jihad perlu ditekankan, serta perlu dilakukan upaya untuk mengatasi Islamophobia agar tidak memengaruhi pandangan masyarakat terhadap umat Muslim secara keseluruhan

The Inheritance Status of Children from Zina Relationship Perspective Complication of Islamic Law and the Civil KUHPidana

Every child certainly has the same rights in terms of inheritance and others, mistakes made by both parents should not have an impact on children who are victims of immoral acts or adultery of both parents. Every human being has the same rights in the eyes of the law, whether Islamic law or positive law and it is regulated in the law so that in determining the inheritance status of a child born as a result of adultery, if born at the age of marriage of at least 6 (six) months, the child can follow the lineage of the father and the rights to inherit the property. It is also explained in articles 100 and 186 of the Compilation of Islamic Law which means that children from the consequences of adultery have the rights to inherit if they are born in a marital relationshi

Kepemilikan Jamban di Dusun Tandotana Desa Laguruda Kecamatan Sanrobone Kabupaten Takalar

Derajat Kesehatan masyarakat sangat dipengaruhi oleh kondisi lingkungan yang sehat dian-taranya kepemilikan jamban keluarga. Jamban sebagai tempat untuk membuang tinja atau kotoran manusia sehingga tidak menjadi penyebab penularan penyakit dan mencemari lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pendapatan dan ketersediaan air bersih dengan kepemilikan jamban di Dusun Tandotana Desa Laguruda Kecamatan Sanrobone Kabupaten Takalar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional study. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 103 KK dan sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 86 KK yang ditarik dengan menggunakan accidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pendapatan (P=0,629) dan ketersediaan air bersih (P=0,241) dengan kepemilikan jamban. Di-harapkan pemerintah setempat untuk memberikan perhatian dan dukungan kepada masyarakat da-lam mewujudkan lingkungan yang sehat. Keywords: Jamban, tingkat pendapatan, ketersediaan air bersihDerajat Kesehatan masyarakat sangat dipengaruhi oleh kondisi lingkungan yang sehat dian-taranya kepemilikan jamban keluarga. Jamban sebagai tempat untuk membuang tinja atau kotoran manusia sehingga tidak menjadi penyebab penularan penyakit dan mencemari lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pendapatan dan ketersediaan air bersih dengan kepemilikan jamban di Dusun Tandotana Desa Laguruda Kecamatan Sanrobone Kabupaten Takalar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional study. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 103 KK dan sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 86 KK yang ditarik dengan menggunakan accidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pendapatan (P=0,629) dan ketersediaan air bersih (P=0,241) dengan kepemilikan jamban. Di-harapkan pemerintah setempat untuk memberikan perhatian dan dukungan kepada masyarakat da-lam mewujudkan lingkungan yang sehat. Keywords: Jamban, tingkat pendapatan, ketersediaan air bersi

Experimental results on the shear behaviour of steel fibre self-compacting concrete (SFSCC) beams

This paper presents an experimental test program that was carried out to investigate the shear performance of steel fibre self-compacting concrete (SFSCC) beams. In this paper, the mechanical performance of results from all mixtures used to cast normal concrete (NC), self-compacting concrete (SCC) and steel fibre self-compacting concrete (SFSCC) were also investigated. In total, 27 cubes, 9 cylinders, 9 prisms and 9 beams were prepared for the assessment of mechanical properties of three different mixtures. Four beams (125 mm × 250 mm × 2200 mm) were tested and cast using three different concrete mixtures, having two different spacing of stirrups as a result of 50% reduction of the stirrups amount. Three beams with different mixtures having similar stirrups spacing 125mm while the fourth beam with SFSCC mixes having 250mm stirrups spacing. The results show that the mechanical properties were positively affected with steel fibres inclusion. The addition of steel fibres showed an increment up to 40% in the shear load capacity for B-SFSCC125 compared to B-NC125 and B-SCC125. In addition, the crack pattern of B-SFSCC was found better than B-NC and B-SCC

Ritualisme Ibadah Haji Bawakaraeng Persepsi Masyarakat Lembanna; Studi Kasus Lembanna

This study aims to identify people's perceptions that are directly related to the phenomenon, where the pilgrimage is a complementary worship in Islam. Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam, which is the fifth pillar that must be done for every Muslim, both men and women who are capable and have met the requirements. The implementation of the pilgrimage is to visit the Baitullah (Ka'ba) in Mecca with certain conditions and certain rituals. People who perform hajj are obliged to comply with the provisions. It is different in Lembanna village where some people still believe in the Bawakaraeng pilgrimage ritual. Then it is described in the formulation of the problem, namely: How is the perception of the Lembanna community regarding the ritualism of the Bawakaraeng Hajj? How is the government's effort in overcoming the ritualism of the Bawakaraeng Hajj? The type of research used is field research, in which this research was conducted in the village of Lembanna. The result of this research is that Haji Bawakaraeng as described is a term or symbol attached to mountain climbing activities during Eid al-Adha. Information from residents at the foot of the mountain said that they did not believe in and did not practice the Bawakaraeng Hajj culture, and this culture was carried out by people outside their environment. Along with this statement they also admitted that they did not agree with the existence of Haji Bawakaraeng. The implications of this research are, Everything must be based on evidence, so that there is no wild perception in society. This research can be an enlightenment or information related to the Hajj Ritual at the Top of Mount Bawakaraeng. If there is information related to rituals in the community and which are suspected of being deviant, don't judge or blaspheme immediately, it would be better if we have to dig up information first. Changing the community's paradigm regarding the Hajj ritual at the top of Mount Bawakaraeng.Key Word: Rituals, Hajj, Bawakaraen

Qur'anic Narratives of Women's Competencies and The Consequences of Islamic Law on Their Involvement in Society

Many people continue to believe that the Islamic Law perspective of women differs from men, which tends to be based on subordinate doctrines. However, in the al-Qur'an, divine revelation proclaims that women also have Competencies which is demonstrated by various forms of narration in the language style of the Qur'an along with their prowess in the public sector based on social reality. This paper discusses the main problem, namely the competence of women in the Qur'an from the perspective of Islamic law and their work in society. This research uses a qualitative research type with the method of text analysis of the verses of the Qur'an with an interpretive science approach, as well as analysis of field data regarding the role of women in various sectors of life from the perspective of Islamic law. Data was collected through a literature study and in-depth interviews with several informants in various regions of Indonesia. The research concluded that women's competence is mentioned in the narration of the Qur’an with uslub and various language styles, showing that women have superiority and toughness according to their nature and identity. They act with the capital of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence as well as physical and psychological strength. Furthermore, women's involvement in the public sector provides clear evidence of women's abilities relevant to the verses of the Qur’an and refutes subordinate perspectives of them. Islamic law perspective recommends building a perfect mutualism symbiotic, respectful, civilized, and progressive