Post-occupancy evaluation of architecturally-designed low-income housing in Ahmadabad, India

This paper presents post-occupancy evaluation of low-income houses that have been built through the DMU: Square Mile India Programme in Ahmedabad, India. Questionnaire and interviews were conducted which elicited information on respondents’ socio-cultural and environmental experiences in the new houses compared to the existing dwellings in the community. Findings include: 1. increased expectations and higher demands for space and facilities in the new houses, 2. discontent with integrated courtyard/ open spaces, 3. prioritising flood protection over environmental quality and thermal comfort conditions in the existing houses and 4. Significant change in the perception of social status of families in the new homes. The findings highlight residents’ need for adequate sleeping area, thermal comfort, safety from animals and security. These aspects must be critically considered in future design of similar houses. The paper produces empirical evidence on users’ perception that will provide better knowledge and understanding to the designer and policy-makers to identify important factors to improve residents’ quality of life in a low-income housing context

Socialization and education on designing an automatic chili plant watering system in Kota Pari Village

This service activity aims to provide outreach and education to the people of Kota Pari Village about the design of an automatic chili plant watering system. This system was designed with the aim of increasing agricultural efficiency and productivity, especially in chili cultivation. Through this activity, it is hoped that the public can understand and apply the concepts and working principles of automatic watering systems in agriculture. The activity began with outreach to the public about the benefits and working principles of automatic watering systems as well as the potential for increasing agricultural yields that can be achieved through the use of this technology. Next, practical education was carried out regarding the installation and use of an automatic watering system for chili plants. Participants will be given a step-by-step guide in installing and operating an automatic watering system. Apart from that, this activity also involves direct assistance and monitoring of the implementation of the automatic watering system in the community's chili plants. The service team will assist in overcoming obstacles that may arise and provide direction and suggestions in using the system. Through this outreach and education activity, it is hoped that the people of Kota Pari Village can utilize and adopt automatic watering system technology to increase their agricultural yields. With this system, it is hoped that the efficiency of water use and labor can increase, so that the productivity and quality of chili plants can be improved.

SEC-TOE Framework: Exploring Security Determinants in Big Data Solutions Adoption

As in any new technology adoption in organizations, big data solutions (BDS) also presents some security threat and challenges, especially due to the characteristics of big data itself - the volume, velocity and variety of data. Even though many security considerations associated to the adoption of BDS have been publicized, it remains unclear whether these publicized facts have any actual impact on the adoption of the solutions. Hence, it is the intent of this research-in-progress to examine the security determinants by focusing on the influence that various technological factors in security, organizational security view and security related environmental factors have on BDS adoption. One technology adoption framework, the TOE (technological-organizational-environmental) framework is adopted as the main conceptual research framework. This research will be conducted using a Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method approach. Quantitative method will be used for the first part of the research, specifically using an online questionnaire survey. The result of this first quantitative process will then be further explored and complemented with a case study. Results generated from both quantitative and qualitative phases will then be triangulated and a cross-study synthesis will be conducted to form the final result and discussion

IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA NAÏVE BAYES CLASSIFIER UNTUK PENILAIAN KINERJA DOSEN

Dosen merupakan tenaga professional yang bertugas melaksanakan tridharma perguruan tinggi. Dosen universitas serang raya harus selalu mampu memenuhi kewajiban sebagai dosen dengan melaksanakan Tridharma perguruan tinggi sebagai bukti kinerja. Pengukuran kinerja dosen sering menimbulkan permasalahan mulai dari objektifitas penilaian yang di ragukan, kurangnya tenaga yang memiliki kompetensi untuk mengukur kinerja dosen, sehingga di butuhkan sebuah solusi untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut. Algoritma naïve bayes classifier adalah metode untuk mengklasifikasikan data kedalam kelas-kelas berdasarkan probabilitas. Naïve bayes classifier menggunakan data training seperti data kinerja dosen, kemudian untuk mengukur akurasi dibuat data test. Pengukuran kinerja dosen di universitas serang raya dalam penelitian ini menggunkan kelas baik sekali, baik, cukup dan kurang, dengan menghasilkan tinggkat akurasi sebesar 91% dan error sebesar 8 %

ANALISA DESAIN KOMPOR BIOMASSA BERBAHAN BAKAR TEMPURUNG KELAPA MENGGUNAKAN ANSYS

Bahan bakar konvensional seperti minyak tanah dan gas yang terus meningkat harganya akan menyebabkan banyak penduduk mengalami kesulitan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan energi keluarga mereka sehari hari karena keterbatasan ekonomi. Pemanfaatan limbah biomasa sebagai sumber bahan bakar disebabkan karena limbah tersebut mempunyai kandungan energi yang cukup signifikan. Keuntungan dari Kompor biomassa ini adalah menggunakan bahan bakar tempurung kelapa, sehingga dapat mengurangi limbah tempurung kelapa yang banyak tidak dimanfaatkan. Selain itu, kinerja alat kompor biomassa sudah cukup baik dibanding kompor konvensional. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan analisa menggunakan Ansya software untuk mengetahui laju aliran massa yang terjadi pada kompor biomassa. Dari spesifikasi kompor biomassa dimana D = 40 cm, T = 50 cm, diperoleh volume V = 62,4m3, dan energi yang diperoleh dari analisa Ansys adalah 34 KJ

Acute effectiveness of a “fat-loss” product on substrate utilization, perception of hunger, mood state and rate of perceived exertion at rest and during exercise

Background: Achieving fat-loss outcomes by ingesting multi-ingredient mixtures may be further enhanced during exercise. This study tested the acute thermogenic effectiveness of a commercially available multi-ingredient product (Shred-Matrix®), containing Green Tea Extract, Yerba Maté, Guarana Seed Extract, Anhydrous caffeine, Saw palmetto, Fo-Ti, Eleuthero root, Cayenne Pepper, and Yohimbine HCI, on fatty acid oxidation (FAO), perception of hunger, mood state and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at rest and during 30 min of submaximal exercise. Methods: Following institutional ethical approval, twelve healthy recreationally active participants, five females and seven males, were randomized to perform two separate experimental ergometry cycling trials, and to ingest 1.5 g (3 × capsules) of either a multi-ingredient supplement (SHRED) or placebo (PL). Participants rested for 3 h, before performing a 30-min cycling exercise corresponding to their individually-determined intensity based on their maximal fat oxidation (Fatmax). Fatty acid oxidation (FAO) was determined at rest, 3 h before exercise (Pre1), immediately before exercise (Pre2) and during exercise (Post), using expired gasses and indirect calorimetry. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) was measured every 3 min during the 30-min exercise. Additionally both mood state and perception of hunger were assessed at Pre1, Pre2 and Post exercise. A repeated measures ANOVA design and Cohen’s d effect sizes were used to analyze potential differences between times and treatment conditions. Results: FAO increased in SHRED from Pre1 to Pre2 [0.56 ± 0.26 to 0.96 ± 0.37, (p = 0.003, d =1.34)] but not in PL [0.67 ± 0.25 to 0.74 ± 0.19, (p = 0.334) d = 0.49], with no differences were found between conditions (p = 0.12, d = 0.49). However, Cohen’s d = 0.77 revealed moderate effect size in favor of SHRED from Pre to Post exercise. RPE values were lower in SHRED compared to Pl (p< 0.001). Mood state and perception of hunger were not different between conditions, with no interaction effects. However, a trend was shown towards improved satiety in SHRED compared with PL, [F(1,11) = 3.58, p = 0.085]. Conclusions: The multi-ingredient product’s potential enhancement of FAO during exercise, satiety, and RPE reduction suggests an acute effectiveness of SHRED in improving the exercise-related fat loss benefits

Effectiveness of multi-ingredient supplement on substrate utilisation, perception of hunger, mood state and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at rest and during exercise

Background: Enhancing the ability to utilize fatty acids at rest and during exercise is a known important factor for weight loss and endurance performance outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the acute effect of a multi-ingredient supplement (Shred-Matrix®), containing green tea extract, yerba mate, guarana seed extract, anhydrous caffeine, saw palmetto, fo-ti, eleuthero root, cayenne pepper, and yohimbine HCI, on fatty acid oxidation (FAO), perception of hunger, mood state and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at rest and during 30 min of submaximal exercise. Methods: Following the ethical institutional approval and after performing an incremental test to exhaustion to determine both their peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak) and the exercise intensity where fat oxidation becomes maximal (Fmax), twelve healthy recreationally active participants, 5 females and 7 males (MS ± SD age: 24 ± 3.8; Body Mass 69 ± 17.0 kg, stature 174 ± 0.09 cm) performed two experimental ergometry cycling trials 72 h apart. Following an overnight fast, participants were randomised to ingest 1.5 g (3 × capsules) of either a multi-ingredient supplement (SHRED) or placebo (PL). On both occasions, participants rested for 3 hours and then performed a constant 30-min cycling exercise test corresponding to their individually-determined Fmax intensity. Expired gasses and stoichiometric indirect calorimetry were used to analyse fatty acid oxidation (FAO) at rest and during exercise. The rate of perceived exertion (RPE) using the Borg scale (6-20) was measured every 3 min during the 30-min exercise. Additionally both mood state and perception of hunger were assessed just after the ingestion (-3h before exercise), immediately pre and post exercise. A repeated measures ANOVA design and Cohen d effect sizes were used to analyse potential differences between times and treatment conditions. Results: Perception of hunger and mood state were not different between conditions. With the exception of the first 3 min time point, all RPE values were significantly lower in SHRED compared to Pl (p < 0.001). FAO increased in SHRED from -3 h to pre [0.56 (0.26) to 0.96 (0.37), p = 0.003 d 1.34] but not in PL [0.67 (0.25) to 0.74 (0.19) p = 0.334 d = 0.49]. Both conditions showed a significant increase in FAO from pre to post exercise [SHRED 0.96 (0.37) to 3.80 (1.92) p < 0.01 d = 1.72; Pl 0.74 (0.19) to 2.80 (2.02) p = 0.009 d = 1.09] with no differences between them (p = 0.12 d = 0.49). Conclusion: Acute ingestion of SHRED increases FAO significantly at rest, and appears to have a moderate effect size on FAO during exercise compared with PL. Those effects were combined with a significant decrease in the perception of effort during Fmax exercise intensity, but did not affect mood state and perception of hunger. The results suggest an acute effectiveness of the multi-ingredient supplement (Shred-Matrix®) in augmenting the weight-loss benefits at rest and during exercise

Diabetic Macular Edema: From Old Concepts to New Therapeutic Avenues

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an important cause of blindness in the working population and is currently challenging to treat. Current interventions include focal laser or intravitreal injections. This article outlines a new treatment protocol based on the concept that peripheral ischemia is the introduction to angiogenesis, that will ultimately gather its momentum at the fovea. Performing extreme peripheral light laser panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) back to the equator reduces excessive expression of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the eye. Subsequently, this decreases VEGF-induced DME and provides long-term protection for the development of neovascularization. Initial exacerbation of DME often accompanies PRP, Therefore; first injections of anti-VEGF agents (with or without dexamethasone implant) can forestall worsening of DME preventing loss of vision. However, on the other hand, applying peripheral PRP and intraocular injections can induce posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). This could help release vitreomacular adhesions (VMA) and vitreomacular traction (VMT), decreasing DME severity and improving response to intravitreal injections. The current approach works by laser ablation of the peripheral retina that should stop the drive for VEGF release; moreover, laser ablation should produce secondary, accidental and beneficial PVD. This approach precludes focal laser therapy and paves the path for prolonged anti-VEGF therapy

Perancangan Produk Souvenir Objek Wisata Lubuak pandakian Nagari Sumpur Kudus Kecamatan Sumpur Kudus Kabupaten Sijunjung

Nagari Sumpur Kudus merupan Nagari yang berada di Kec. Sumpur Kudus yang memiliki kekayaan alam yang melimpah juga situs bersejarah bukti perjuangan pahlawan yaitu Tugu PDRI, selain itu juga memiliki objek wisata yang saat ini sedang dikembangkan, dan pembangunann impra strukturnya sedang di kerjakan Adapun dana yang digunakan adalah dana desa, Adapun objek wisata yang sedang dikembangkan adalah air terjun Lubuak pandakian, yang menjadi kendala pengembangan selanjutnya adalah belum adanya produk cenderamata yang menjadi ciri khas objek wisata tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimental  suatu cara untuk mencari hubungan sebab akibat (hubungan kausal) metode ini digunakan dalam melakukan eksperimen tentang produk souvenir mulai dari pra desain, perancangan desain dan pembuatan prototype. Adapun hasil penelitian berupa beberpa produk hasil perancangan souvenir / cenderamata dalam bentuk mockup digital diharapkan menjadi jawaban atas kebutuhan pendukung bagi objek wisata air terjun Lubuak pandakian, selain sebagai buah tangan bagi wisatawan juga sebagai saraa promosi bagi objek wisata, yang lebih dikenal baik tingkat nasional, maupun internasional, produk yang di hasil kan berupa souvenir