Development of an Innovative Mango's Wrapper Tool

This paper presenting a new design and development of an innovative and user-friendly tool by using mechanism of compression spring to wrap mango fruits in an efficient and systematic manner. The tool is capable to solve the problem faced by mango farmers or entrepreneurs during traditionally wrapping process. Previously, the wrapping process is handled manually by using paper wrapper and rope while ladder is sometimes used for tall trees. 30 mango fruits are picked for size sampling. The diameter for the mature mango fruits is within the range of 5.8cm to 7.9cm. The suitable casing size is determined to be 10cm in which 3.1 cm is the tolerance. The tool is designed by using SolidWork 2016. Later, tool fabrication process is carried out including cutting and joining the parts such as steel compression spring, paddle , cable and PVC pipe . The analysis is focused on the compression spring and the maximum force of 45.117N is applied on the pedal to pull the jaws while releasing the rubber band. Meanwhile, the tool is highly efficient and the time for the tool to wrap one mango fruit is 65 seconds compared to 190 seconds by way of traditional method. Significant saving in term of labor workforce is as much as 67% and the ratio of manpower requirements is reduced to 3: 1. Among the factors contributing to the saving are the used of 210cm long pole which eliminate the need of use a ladder. Lastly the tool is lightweight, convenience to use with minimum maintenance

Pembersih bilah kipas siling

Kebanyakan rumah pada kebiasaannya mempunyai kipas siling tidak kira samada rumah moden atau tradisional. Kipas siling merupakan sejenis kipas yang digantung pada bahagian atas rumah untuk mengitar udara melalui bilah-bilah kipas berputar (Norfarahanim Mohd@Ramli, 2007). Ia berfungsi untuk menyerakkan udara di sekeliling kawasan secara lebih menyeluruh namun ia tidak mengubah suhu bilik secara langsung. Lazimnya, bilah akan berputar pada arah lawan jam untuk menolak udara sejuk turun ke bawah. Apabila menghampiri lantai, angin yang terhasil akan terserak ke semua arah dan udara panas akan naik ke atas secara semulajadi untuk menggantikan udara sejuk yang telah ditolak kebawah

Mechanical characterization of ABS recyling based electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) by using injection molding

Nowadays, recycling process become more and more importantly mostly due to the impressive increase in the production of waste and to growing attention to the environment friendly. Increasing of demand of new products and waste electric and electronic of waste polymer from many sectors is being recycled to reduce an economic, environment and energy issues. According to Rosa et al., (2010) and Tarantili et al., (2010), the term of polymer usually refers to thermoplastic material rather than thermosets and some typical representative’s acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polycarbonates (PC), polyamides (PA) and poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET)

Self-sanitizing reusable glove via 3D-printing and common mold making method

In health care and public health practice, it is critical to settings control practices that are critical to reducing the transmission of infections through cross-contamination. To provide protection from cross-contamination, use and throw gloves are routinely used. However, single-time use and inconsistent sanitization of used gloves remain a large problem and elevate the risk of catching viruses, germs, pathogens, and contaminants. The study reports reusable self-sanitizing gloves via 3D-printing and common hand molding methods. The major contribution is frequent self-sanitization of gloves without any manual intervention. The elastomeric material is used for fabricating gloves and continuous channels are embedded within the elastomeric material that runs through the entire glove surface, covering the front, back, and fingers. Elastomeric material allows the engagement of fingers for gripping objects. While the embedded channel is provided with uniformly spaced openings to eject the sanitizing solution. The glove surface is textured with a porous morphology that acts as mini and micro reservoirs for sterilizing solution ejected through embedded channel opening. The embedded channel is connected to a sanitizing solution storage tank. The incorporation of sanitizing solution storage tank enables its usage over a longer period. This uniquely constructed design of the gloves even assists in the effective sterilization of infected surface that comes in contact with the gloves. The gloves can be customized to improve comfortability by fabricating them from the 3D-printed mound developed based on the palm size of the user. The developed technology can be used by individuals working in hospitals, the transport sector, delivery units, schools, offices, industries, etc. We strongly believe that this technology will be highly useful in minimizing the risk of getting infected through cross-contamination and will help in maintaining hygienic as well as safe surroundings.This work was supported by the RRC-2-063-133 grant from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). Open Access funding was provided by the Qatar National Library

The Role of Neighborhood Environment in Promoting Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Young Adults: Data from Middle to High Income Population in an Asian Megacity

Background: Modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have their triggers in the neighborhood environments of communities. Studying the environmental triggers for CVD risk factors is important to understand the situation in a broader perspective. Young adults are influenced the most by the environment profile around them hence it is important to study this subset of the population.Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted using the EPOCH research tool designed by the authors of the PURE study. The study population consisted of young adults aged 18-25 in two areas of Karachi. The study setting was busy shopping malls frequented by young adults in the particular community being studied.Results: Our total sample size was 120 individuals, who consented to be interviewed by our interviewers. Less than 50% of the population recognized some form of restriction regarding smoking in their communities. The largest contributor to tobacco advertising was actors smoking in movies and TV shows with 89% responses from both communities. Only 11.9% of the individuals disapproved of smoking cigarettes among men with wide acceptance of \u27sheesha\u27 across all age groups. Advertising for smoking and junk food was more frequent as compared to smoking cessation, healthy diet and exercise in both the areas. Unhealthy food items were more easily available in contrast to healthier options. The cost of healthy snack food options including vegetables and fruits was higher than sugary drinks and foods.CONCLUSION: This assessment showed that both communities were exposed to environments that promote risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

Alat pengutip buah

Sektor pertanian merupakan sektor penting dalam kehidupan sebahagian besar masyarakat Malaysia. Oleh itu, sektor ini harus dikembangkan seiring dengan pertambahan jumlah penduduk dan perkembangan teknologi bagi meningkatkan produktiviti dan kualiti hasil pertanian. Produktiviti dan kualiti hasil pertanian berperanan besar dalam pembangunan terutama untuk memenuhi keperluan dan permintaan. Seiring dengan itu, terdapat banyak alatan pertanian yang boleh didapati dipasaran bagi memudahkan dan meningkatkan lagi hasil pertanian. Salah satu alatan yang berada dipasaran kini ialah alat pemetik buah. Hal ini kerana buah-buahan yang berada dipokok yang tinggi (kebiasaannya pokok mangga tradisional yang tidak dikawal ketingian dengan membuat cantasan) sukar untuk dipetik tanpa menjejaskan kualiti buah tersebut. Kebiasaannya, buah-buah ini dipetik dengan menggunakan cara tradisional iaitu dengan memanjat atau menggunakan tangga bagi mengelakkan buah tersebut jatuh ke tanah lalu mengalami kerosakkan. Rajah 5.1 menunjukkan pekebun memetik buah mangga yang matang dengan menggunakan tangga sementara Rajah 5.2 menunjukkan buah mangga dipetik dengan kaedah memanjat pokok. Walaubagaimanapun, cara ini adalah sangat berbahaya dan mengancam nyawa (Fanni, 2012). Selain itu, buah-buahan ini juga dipetik menggunakan galah bercangkuk, menurut Abu Goukh dan Mohamed (2004), kaedah penuaian yang biasa adalah dengan meyentap buah dengan cangkuk yang dipasang pada galah panjang. Buah yang jatuh ke tanah menyebabkan lebam dan kecederaan pada buah, ianya akan menyebabkan buah menjadi tidak menarik serta jangka hayat yang lebih pendek. Oleh itu, satu alat inovasi telah direka cipta bagi menyelesaikan masalah memetik buah mangga yang berada pada pokok yang tinggi tanpa perlu membahayakan nyawa dan menjejaskan kualiti buah yang dipetik

Food and Tobacco Purchasing Environment.

<p>Food and Tobacco Purchasing Environment.</p

Tobacco advertising versus Promotion of Smoking Cessation.

<p>Tobacco advertising versus Promotion of Smoking Cessation.</p

Social Disapproval of Smoking in the two communities.

<p>Social Disapproval of Smoking in the two communities.</p

Smoking restrictions in neighborhood verses preferences regarding the restrictions.

<p>Smoking restrictions in neighborhood verses preferences regarding the restrictions.</p