Usability evaluation successful factors (SFs) framework through entrepreneurship program at community college Malaysia: modified norminal group technique approach

This paper discusses the success factors (SFs) of the entrepreneurship programme available in Malaysian community colleges. The benefit of the Modified Nominal Group Technique (NGT) approach carried out aims to achieve understanding of the usability test and evaluation of the SFs framework. The objective of this study is to identify the usability and evaluation of lecturers on the elements of entrepreneurship for four domain areas, strategy, environment, temporal and industry. The analysis covers the importance of SFs framework development, which determines the type of framework to use as reference in carrying out the entrepreneurship programme in Malaysian community colleges. In the usability test and evaluation process, 21 experts were chosen from three types of community college, from whom seven lecturers were allocated to each programme based on the understanding of the lecturers. Questionnaires were distributed to seek lecturer consensus. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used to analyse and find the percentage of consensus for each domain within the framework. This was to find the percentage of expert consensus against the SFs framework. The result of the analysis shows more than 75% acceptance and consensus for the functionality of SFs. Basically, this analysis is capable of providing reference and guidelines for the development of a SFs framework. Therefore, the analysis is able to provide information and reference for future researchers to explore the domain of entrepreneurship

Bending analysis on circular polarization array textile antenna

This paper presents the performances of circular polarization (CP) array textile antenna in different bending condition. The antenna composed four circular patches in array formation where the patches composes a cross slot at the centre of the patch. In flat condition, a good bandwidth (2.06 GHz – 2.49 GHz), axial ratio (2.38 GHz – 2.62 GHz) with realized gain of 3.09 dB is presented and compared with other bending condition to suits with application of rectenna for energy harvesting system and antenna for monitoring system

Personal, family and societal educational needs assessment of individuals with spinal cord injury in Iran

Objectives: To explore individuals’ perception of the personal, family and societal educational needs following a spinal cord injury. Methods: Sixty-one patients who sustained a traumatic SCI between March 2015 and June 2016 referred to Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center were included in a cross sectional study and completed an online survey containing open-and closed-ended questions, in Iran. Participants’ responses were analyzed i using a qualitative approach with a thematic analysis. Results: Following a thematic analysis of the patient’s perceived educational needs, 3 themes and 14 subthemes were identified. The 3 themes included personal, family, and societal educational perceived needs. Within personal educational needs, there were 7 subthemes which included personal independence and transportation, financial independence, life skills modification, knowledge about SCI, prevention of SCI complications, relationships and sexual function, and psychological adjustments. Among family educational needs, the 3 subthemes were caregiver skills and communication, first aid and emergency skills, and emotional and psychological support. For societal educational needs, the 4 subthemes described were social integration, interpersonal communication skills, SCI awareness and injury prevention, sympathize while avoiding pity. Conclusion: According to our findings, people with SCI have various needs that need to be addressed. Educational support should be a part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program and geared towards addressing the patients’ personal and family needs, while educating the community about SCI in order to allow for reintegration into society

Pengaruh Modifikasi Permainan Bocce Terhadap Koordinasi Gerak Manipulatif Anak Tuna Grahita SLB-C YPPLB Cendrawasih Makassar

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Modifikasi Permainan Bocce Terhadap Koordinasi Gerak Manipulatif Anak Tuna Grahita SLB-C YPPLB Cendrawasih Makassar. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian experimental design dengan menggunakan rancangan pretest-posttest one group design. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 19 orang siswa Tuna Grahita yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Analisis Deskriptif, Uji Normalitas dan Uji T. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen Throw fun target Test dengan menggunakan modifikasi permainan Bocce dengan model melempar bola pada sasaran/ target dengan gerak koordinasi. Berdasarkan analisis data, hasil uji deskriptif Sebelum program latihan, diperoleh nilai rata-rata (mean) 8.63,minimum 6,maksimum 12, standar deviasi 1.49.Setelah program latihan, diperoleh nilai rata-rata (mean) 12.5, minimum 8, maksimum 18, standar deviasi 12.22. Hasil uji normalitas data dengan membaca nilai shapiro-wilk (jumlah responden 0.05 maka dinyatakan semua data yang diuji menunjukan nilai normal. Dari hasil analisis nilai pre test dan post test diperoleh rata – rata selisih sebesar 3.421.. Kata Kunci: Tunagrahita, Bocce, Gerak manipulatif , koordinas

A contribution of in situ UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy to characterize molybdenum oxide catalysts

Molybdenum oxide based catalysts are suitable candidates for many selective oxidation reactions [1]. Such catalysts containing only Mo and O have been successfully prepared by controlled adjustment of precursor concentration, temperature or nature of counter cation. The obtained materials, namely orthorhombic and hexagonal MoO3, a supramolecular Mo36 and a trimolybdate compound were thoroughly analysed by XRD, TEM, TG, TPRS and Raman spectroscopy [2]. As such materials undergo electronic changes during catalytic reactions we will present an in situ UV/Vis/NIR study on the different families of molybdenum oxide (MoOx) catalysts. Experimental A commercial UV/Vis/NIR spectrometer (Lambda 9, Perkin Elmer) equipped with a BaSO4 coated integrating sphere was supplemented with a new construction (specially formed light conductor in vertical position) to measure in situ diffuse reflectance spectra of different MoOx from room temperature (RT) to 673 K [3]. The spectra were recorded both from 250 to 2500 nm (scan speed of 240 nmmin-1, slit 1 nm) and 250 to 800 nm (scan speed 60 nmmin-1, slit 0.2 nm) with Spectralon (Labsphere) as a white standard in the reference position. Powder samples (ca. 0.6 g) were charged in the home-made microreactor and fed with a flow of air, pure He or 21 % oxygen in helium. The MoOx samples were prepared using precipitation method (0.28 up to 2 mol/L AHM, Na2MoO4, K2MoO4, Li2MoO4 dissolved in bi-distilled water and 1 mol/L up to 5 mol/L HNO3) from 30oC to 70oC. Results and discussion MoOx spectra show NIR bands with different intensities, distinguishable LMCT bands and band gap energies (Eg) at RT. Based on the exact determination of such spectroscopic characteristics the following LMCT bands (nm) (I) and Eg’s (eV) (II) are attributed to the above mentioned MoOx families: (I) 322 (NH4+), 314 (K+); (II) 3.48 (NH4+), 3.44 (K+) to supramolecular Mo36; (I) 313 (NH4+), 319 (K+), 327 (Na+); (II) 3.35 (NH4+); 3.30 (K+), 3.27 (Na+) to hexagonal MoO3; (I) 296 (Li+); (II) 3.44 (Li+) to orthorhombic MoO3 and (I) 284 (K+); (II) 3.77 (K+) to trimolybdate MoOx. From a blue shift of the LMCT band in the series supramolecular/hexagonal orthorhombic trimolybdate and a decreasing broadening of this band it may be concluded that the cluster size decreases. All MoOx samples evolved NIR bands at 1435, 1940, and 2040 nm. They are assignable to an overtone mode of the OH stretching vibration and a combination mode of the OH stretching and bending vibration, respectively. Other NIR bands, e.g., those detected in MoOx samples prepared from AHM at 1570 and 2150 are caused by ammonia. Initial experiments in dependence on temperature show that the bands at 1440, 1940 and 2030 nm initially decrease at higher temperature and then disappear. In addition, by increasing the temperature the band at 2150 nm begins to disappear at 553 K and the band at 1570 nm dimi- nished around 633 K (not shown). In Vis range a new band at 660/670 nm develops at 553 K which decreases in presence of He and increases in presence of O2 in He with increasing temperature (Fig. 1). This band is assigned to a d-d transition. In He this band suffers a blue shift to about 570 nm at 673 K. The appearance of the new Vis band can be correlate with TG/DSC data. At 553 K ammonia as counter ion de- composes to NOx and reduces the Mo matrix; ammonia is completely removed from the sample at around 693 K

Social aspect implementation in sustainable construction

The concept of sustainable development integrates social, economic and environmental dimensions. There are various models that have been developed to monitor and ensure the sustainability concept are adapted in the construction process applicably. However, most sustainability studies that discussed in construction projects are more focus on environmental aspects rather than economics aspects and social aspects. Meanwhile, only a few studies are discussed on social aspects. Therefore, this study tries to investigate the perception of industry on the implementation. This study is conducted to identify the level of agreement to the implementation of social aspects in sustainable construction and the barriers faced. The social factors (accessibility, health, safety, human rights, education, equity, occupancy design requirement, culture, integrity and stakeholder's involvement) and the barriers (government enforcement, awareness, knowledge and experience, skills, involvement and cost factors) have been identified through literature review. The methodology used was quantitative methods through the formulation of questionnaires distributed to respondents with experience and experts in sustainable construction industry such as Green Manager (Architect, Engineer, and Quantity Surveyor), Town and Regional Planner and academician. The findings obtained through the mean score analysis have found that, the highest three (3) social factors on the agreement of the implementation of social aspects in sustainable construction which are the factors of occupancy design requirement, education and factor of involvement. Whereas the highest three barriers to the implementation were weaknesses of government enforcement, cost factors and stakeholder engagement in sustainable construction. However, there is no association between the numbers of years of respondent's experience with the selection of social factors measured by using gamma test. Thus, it can be concluded that not all aspects agreed by the respondents will influence the actual execution that they will perform in the actual situation on site

In situ XRD studies of the effect of catalyst pre-treatment strategies on the bulk structure and performance of Mo-V-Te-Nb catalysts for selective oxidation of propane.

Current research efforts are concentrated towards utilizing propane rather than propylene as the feedstock in the industrial process for producing acrylic acid because of its significant lower price. The discovery of the MoVTe family of catalysts has brought this goal within sight. This study investigates the effect of different calcination protocols using in situ XRD. A series of catalyst precursors were treated at different calcination temperatures and atmospheres, while analysing their structures with XRD. The conditions necessary for crystallization of known active phases were determined. The activity of the same catalysts was also tested using a nanoflow high throughput reactor. A structure – activity study leads to correlations between synthesis, phase equilibria and performance of these Mo-V-Te-Nb catalysts for selective oxidation of propane

Disparity Map Algorithm Based on Edge Preserving Filter for Stereo Video Processing

This paper proposes a new local-based stereo matching algorithm for stereo video processing. Fundamentally, the Sum of Absolute Differences (SAD) algorithm produces an accurate results on the stereo video processing for the textured regions. However, this algorithm sensitives to low texture and radiometric distortions (i.e., contrast or brightness). To overcome these problems, the proposed algorithm utilizes edgepreserving filter which is known as Bilateral Filter (BF). The BF algorithm reduces noise and sharpen the images. Additionally, BF works fine on the low or plain texture areas. The proposed algorithm produces an accurate results and performs much better compared to some established algorithms on the standard benchmarking results of the Middlebury and KITTI dataset