2D Photo Converter: Modeling 3D Objects from 2D Photos Using OpenGL

The concept of modeling a 3D object based on 2D photos has indeed been widely discussed and researched among the computer vision professionals and virtual reality technologists. However, regardless of the many researches going on and the rapid technological development in 3D modeling world, the best method to render a 3D model that satisfies the requirement of minimum image pre-processing, maximum model-realism and minimum error percentage is yet to be studied. This report will lay out another technique of modeling 3D objects using a 2D photo by analyzing the possibility and accuracy of light intensity evaluation towards the model. The main objective of this study is to propose an alternative solution to 3D modeling techniques by using the information from a 2D photo. It is hoped that by applying the proposed solution, the constraint of costs and time in the current 3D modeling system could be reduced. The research focuses on bitmap photos and it applies the principles of light intensity and distance relativity in estimating the depth volume of the model. The application is built by using Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and utilizes OpenGL Application Programming Interface (API) in its code. However, the results of the experiments conducted in this research study shows that the formula used in the application might not be the best method to produce a 3D model from a 2D photo. Nonetheless, the idea of using light intensity valuations in producing 3D models could be the new solution in 3D modeling technology. The framework design and the ideas could be the base research for further development in the 3D modeling research and analysis study

Effects of "Jin Batu" (Strobllanthes Crispus) Extract on Serum Lipid Profile and Antioxidant Status of Hypercholesterolemia-Induced Rabbits

Hypocholesterolemic, anti-atherogenic, toxicity effects and changes in the antioxidant status of Strobilanthes crispus extract (SCE) in atherogenically induced animal model were studied. As much as, 58.05 ± 1.08% total dietary fiber (TDF), 54.61 ± 3.92% insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and 6.01 ± 0.82% soluble dietary fibers (SDF) was found in the Strobilanthes crispus (SC) ground, dried leaves (AOAC method). At concentration of 0.32-5.12 mg/ml, SCE showed 3.76 ± 7.45% to 56.72 ± 2.49% scavenging effect on 1,I-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals with ECso of 2.21 mg/ml. The total flavonoids content in SC fresh leaves and ground, dried leaves were 0.99 ± 0.04 % and 0.46 ± 0.06 %, respectively. Quercetin was found highest in SC ground, dried leaves, followed by kaempferol, luteolin and rutin while kaempferol was found highest in SCE, followed by quercetin, luteolin and rutin (HPLC method). Twenty-four adult female New Zealand white rabbits (1.8-2.5 kg) were randomly assigned into four groU!1S (n=6/group) and fed with normal diet; negative control (NC),0.25% high cholesterol diet (HCD); positive control (PC), 0.25% HCD + SCE (0.2% of diet); SC and 0.25% HCD + simvastatin (SV) (20 mg/kg body weight); SV for 12 weeks. Food and water were given ad libitum. Blood samples were biweekly drawn for serum lipid profiles, alanine amino transferase (ALT), gamma glutamic transpeptidase (GGT), urea, creatinine, conjugated diene (CD), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of serum, liver, kidney, heart and brains. After being killed, ascending aorta, liver, kidney and heart tissue specimens were excised immediately and prepared for the histopathological studies. PC group showed significantly increased (p<0.05) TC, LDL and HDL levels, HDL/TC ratio, LDL/HDL ratio, atherogenic index, CD levels, serum, heart, liver and kidney MDA levels, and relative liver weight. Significantly (p<0.05) elevated HDL and reduced kidney MDA levels were observed in SC group, while significantly reduced (p<0.05) TC, LDL, heart, liver and serum MDA levels found in SV group. Massive macrophages, foam cells and atheroma plaque formation were detected, which slightly increased intima to media ratio and thickened the PC group's aorta. Moderate to fairly intense lymphocyte infiltration, slight macrovesicular lipid droplets, edematous hepatocytes, inconsistent binucleated cells and vacuolated cytoplasm were found in PC group's liver. Significantly prevented (p<0.05) atheroma plaque formation, both treatment groups showed lesser aortas' thickening, irregular mild edematous hepatocytes, binucleated cells, vacuolated cytoplasm and lipid droplets inhibition. Though mild lymphocyte infiltration was found in SV, such changes were almost invisible in SC group. Briefly, SC plant may possess the hypocholesterolemic, anti-atherogenic and hepatoprotective effect due to the antioxidative properties of flavonoids, i.e. quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, rutin and catechin

The factors that influence consumer spending habits at IADA KETARA / Nur Anis Haziqah Ismail

The purpose of this study is to determine factors that influence consumer spending habits at IADA KETARA. The spending habits will keep increasing from every year not only in others country but also in Malaysia. This study is to identify the relationship between independent variables which are consumer income, advertising, price of goods and services, consumer debts and factor to the dependent variable which is influence spending habit. This study also is to determine the most significant factor that influence consumer spending habits. This study were found that all the independent variables have significant and positive relationship with the dependent variables and consumer income is most significant factor that affecting consumer spending habit at IADA KETARA. Future research is proposed to determine the others factors such as social factors, economic factor, culture factors and which affecting to the consumer spending habits

Optimalisasi Bimbingan Self Confidence sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam

Confidence greatly affects student achievement. For this reason, self-confidence guidance for students is important to implement. This study aims to analyze the implementation of self-confidence guidance in improving student achievement in Islamic religious education subjects at SMP Negeri 2 Pucanglaban Tulungagung. This type of research used descriptive qualitative research. The results of the study show that: First, the learning achievement of students at SMP Negeri 2 Pucanglaban Tulungagung is still relatively low. Second, there are 6 forms of PAI teacher strategies through self-confidence guidance to students in improving learning achievement, namely: through learning, madin, memorizing, presentations in front of the class, awards for outstanding student champions, exemplary student awards. Meanwhile, guiding students' self-confidence in improving learning achievement is carried out through 3 stages, namely: preparation, implementation, evaluation stage. Third, the implications of the PAI teacher's strategy through self-confidence guidance to solid students improve student achievement. This is indicated by students being more confident in carrying out the learning process, especially in religious lessons. In essence, their learning achievement increases.Confidence greatly affects student achievement. For this reason, self-confidence guidance for students is important to implement. This study aims to analyze the implementation of self-confidence guidance in improving student achievement in Islamic religious education subjects at SMP Negeri 2 Pucanglaban Tulungagung. This type of research used descriptive qualitative research. The results of the study show that: First, the learning achievement of students at SMP Negeri 2 Pucanglaban Tulungagung is still relatively low. Second, there are 6 forms of PAI teacher strategies through self-confidence guidance to students in improving learning achievement, namely: through learning, madin, memorizing, presentations in front of the class, awards for outstanding student champions, exemplary student awards. Meanwhile, guiding students' self-confidence in improving learning achievement is carried out through 3 stages, namely: preparation, implementation, evaluation stage. Third, the implications of the PAI teacher's strategy through self-confidence guidance to solid students improve student achievement. This is indicated by students being more confident in carrying out the learning process, especially in religious lessons. In essence, their learning achievement increases

A linguistic analysis of effective speeches

Recent decades have witnessed the usage of the English language as an effective medium for various communicative functions including disseminating information and conveying messages. This study explored linguistic devices that have contributed towards effective speeches of a prominent speaker, Dr. Zakir Naik. Content analysis on three speeches by Dr. Zakir Naik was employed. This study investigated sentences or phrases in Dr. Zakir Naik’s speeches containing linguistic features. Findings indicate that Dr. Zakir Naik mainly employed linguistic features namely rhetorical question to gain support from his audience, repetition to emphasize important information, stir audience’s emotion and make message more memorable while Islamic English to maintain the Arabic terms in the English language due to the absence of equivalent English words. The findings of this exploratory study provide essential theoretical implications for future speakers to deliver effective speeches