A structured model metametadata technique to enhance semantic searching in metadata repository

This paper discusses on a novel technique for semantic searching and retrieval of information about learning materials. A novel structured metametadata model has been created to provide the foundation for a semantic search engine to extract, match and map queries to retrieve relevant results. Metametadata encapsulate metadata instances by using the properties and attributes provided by ontologies rather than describing learning objects. The use of ontological views assists the pedagogical content of metadata extracted from learning objects by using the control vocabularies as identified from the metametadata taxonomy. The use of metametadata (based on the metametadata taxonomy) supported by the ontologies have contributed towards a novel semantic searching mechanism. This research has presented a metametadata model for identifying semantics and describing learning objects in finer-grain detail that allows for intelligent and smart retrieval by automated search and retrieval software

Sedimentology of Anak Datai of Machinchang Formation, Langkawi, Kedah

Anak Datai beach is composed of rocks dated Cambrian age making it the oldest rock found in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located in the Northwest of Langkawi Island. Anak Datai beach area covers several beds such as Anak Datai Bed, Temurun Bed and Tengkorak Bed of the Chinchin Member under Machinchang Formation.The objective of the project is to perform sedimentology study by describing the sedimentary facies along with the facies succession and its association to understand the sedimentary processes and environment. For this project, sedimentary logs are created and used as the main data. There are six sedimentary logs constructed along the transect route which are mainly composed of sandstone with minor intercalations of silty and muddy layers. Based on the research done, generally it is coarsening upward succession of sandstone with thin intercalation of muddy and silty layers. The sandstone is classified as metaquartzite sandstone as it has undergone low metamorphism. From facies analysis, the study area is mainly made up of four facies such as trough cross-bedding sandstone, planar cross-bedding sandstone, parallel lamination sandstone and massive sandstone. All of the facies type identified suggesting upper shoreface as the paleo-environment of deposition for the study area with wave dominated environment. Petrographic analysis is also carried out in order to understand further about the rock in the area in terms of mineralogy properties. 12 samples were prepared and the samples were categorized according to the grain sizes of the quartz minerals. The main mineral observed in the samples is predominantly quartz with matrix composed of smaller crystals of quartz, clay and carbonaceous matter

Accessibility factors for totally blind users of Palestinian universities websites

The World Wide Web (Web) is considered to be one of the sources of information and services.Universities use their webpages to communicate with stakeholders.Most of the related researchers have discovered significant faults with respect to accessibility of university websites, especially for blind users.In order to determine the totally blind requirements for designing websites, this study conducted a comprehensive literature review and based it on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.0. The study revealed important factors in designing an accessible university webpage prototype. An online questionnaire was constructed to evaluate the accessibility of the prototype from blind users’ perspective.From the evaluation of 16 visually impaired participants, it was found that the prototype was highly accessible among the totally blind where the mean score was 4.19. A regression analysis test was also utilized to determine the relationship between the items of the questionnaire and the main principles of accessibility.The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between these items.In conclusion, the accessibility factors are indirectly validated, and could be used to develop an accessible university website for blind users

Phase-fitted and amplification-fitted diagonally implicit Runge-Kutta method for the numerical solution of periodic problems

In this study, we construct a new Phase-fitted and Amplication-fitted Diagonally Implicit Runge-Kutta method (PFAFDIRK) for the numerical integration of first order Initial Value Problems (IVPs) which possesses oscillatory solutions. The phase-fitted and amplification-fitted method is based on existing Diagonally Implicit Runge-Kutta method (DIRK) of order four. The numerical results show that the proposed method is more efficient than the existing DIRK methods

The Influence of Community Empowerment Strategies in Environmental Engineering Diarrhea Prevention in the Area of Medan Johor Health Center

This research aims to establish the impact that community participation techniques in environmental engineering have on the protection of diarrheal illnesses in the region that is serviced by the Medan Johor Health Center in 2021.An analytical survey with a cross-sectional design was the method of research that was carried out. The total number of individuals included in this research was 2235. This population was sampled using either non-probability sampling or selective sampling, neither of which is based on probability. One hundred different individuals were going to be used as subjects for the research. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses, in addition to the Chi square test, were utilized in order to analyze the data.According to the findings of the study, the p-value for the advocacy variable was found to be 0.000, while the values for the collaboration and communication variables were 0.001 and 0.002, respectively. This indicates that there is a connection between advocacy, teamwork, communication, and mentorship and the protection of gastroenteritis. The findings of the multivariate analysis revealed that the mentorship variable, which had an OR value of 35,174, was the most important factor in determining the outcomes of this research.Although there is a correlation between advocating, teamwork, communication, and mentorship and the protection of gastroenteritis, the findings of a multivariate analysis indicate that mentoring is the most important component

Evaluation of PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern) Detection Implementation on The Performance of Port Health Employees Class I Medan

Public health emergencies can occur imported i.e. the source of the emergency comes from outside the region and the epicenter is the source of the emergency comes from the work area. Both conditions can arise in unpredictable situations so that the ability of the government and stakeholders in preventing, detect early to detect, handle cases as early as possible to response will affect the extent of the magnitude of emergency event sand post-event handling. Readiness surveillance device in the face of the influx of infectious diseases. Early detection efforts are carried out by detecting events through examination and screening, information and Verification of passengers, transport and disease risk factors. This type of research is Descriptive with the aim to know the evaluation of the implementation of PHEIC to the performance of Class I Medan Port Health Office in 2020, based on respondent answers. The population is all quarantine officers in the working area of Class I MPA Medan as many as 58 respondents, sampling using total sampling. The result of research shows that based on respondent answers obtained PHEIC implementation with employee discipline obtained there is still no timely out hours of work and never reprimanded directly by superiors, while supervision is still less than the leadership is more considered objectively and thoroughly, work activities organized together in teams not individually. It is recommended to all employees to enforce discipline, especially at work hours and the need for effective staffing in improving employee performance as well as working based on a predetermined team work

Sedimentology of Anak Datai of Machinchang Formation, Langkawi, Kedah

Anak Datai beach is composed of rocks dated Cambrian age making it the oldest rock found in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located in the Northwest of Langkawi Island. Anak Datai beach area covers several beds such as Anak Datai Bed, Temurun Bed and Tengkorak Bed of the Chinchin Member under Machinchang Formation.The objective of the project is to perform sedimentology study by describing the sedimentary facies along with the facies succession and its association to understand the sedimentary processes and environment. For this project, sedimentary logs are created and used as the main data. There are six sedimentary logs constructed along the transect route which are mainly composed of sandstone with minor intercalations of silty and muddy layers. Based on the research done, generally it is coarsening upward succession of sandstone with thin intercalation of muddy and silty layers. The sandstone is classified as metaquartzite sandstone as it has undergone low metamorphism. From facies analysis, the study area is mainly made up of four facies such as trough cross-bedding sandstone, planar cross-bedding sandstone, parallel lamination sandstone and massive sandstone. All of the facies type identified suggesting upper shoreface as the paleo-environment of deposition for the study area with wave dominated environment. Petrographic analysis is also carried out in order to understand further about the rock in the area in terms of mineralogy properties. 12 samples were prepared and the samples were categorized according to the grain sizes of the quartz minerals. The main mineral observed in the samples is predominantly quartz with matrix composed of smaller crystals of quartz, clay and carbonaceous matter

Strategies of Accessible City for Malaysia as A Developing Country

Becoming an Accessible City in developing countries has mitigating barriers as compared to developed countries. It is comprehensive to non-discriminate PwDs in access and facilities for equal opportunity. Accessibility legislation of different nations has various success in implementing and enforcing Universal Design through regulatory, government initiatives, and planning approaches. ASEAN developing nations have awareness and advocacy, because the fragmentary built environment, resulting in Accessible City concept that has not strived to expectation. Eliciting from interviews of access consultants and city planning regulations from London, Oslo, and Singapore. Conclusively, extraction of inclusion strategies is to be adapted for implementation in Malaysia. Keywords: Accessible City; Universal Design; Inclusion strategies; developing countries. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4).291

PENINGKATAN SADAR LINGKUNGAN SEHAT BERBASIS GERAKAN MASYARAKAT HIDUP SEHAT ( GERMAS ) DI KABUPATEN BATU BARA TAHUN 2021

Pencegahan penyakit akibat lingkungan yang kurang sehat  merupakan upaya esensial di saat masih tingginya kejadian penyakit menular juga diiringi dengan semakin meningkatnya masalah penyakit infeksi baik menular maupun  tidak menular. Semakin tingginya beban masalah kesehatan masyarakat saat ini mengindikasikan bahwa promosi kesehatan dan pencegahan yang telah ada kurang dapat berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan derajat kesehatan masyarakat. Banyak studi yang menemukan bahwa upaya promosi kesehatan dan pencegahan penyakit yang bersifat top- down dari pemerintah, kurang efektif bila dibandingkan dengan program yang berbasis masyarakat. Oleh sebab itu, untuk mendukung Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat (GERMAS) yang baru dicanangkan oleh pemerintah, perlu dilakukan mobilisasi masyarakat dalam membiasakan hidup sehat sesuai dengan tujuan program GERMAS. Meskipun GERMAS baru dicanangkan oleh Pemerintah namun  perlu dilakukan inisiasi mulai dari kelompok masyarakat paling kecil seperti dasa wisma. Kegiatan Pengabdian ini akan fokus pada 2 sub-kegiatan GERMAS, yaitu peningkatan kesehatan lingkungan dan pengelolaan sampah.. Kegiatan ini akan dilakukan melalui mobilisasi masyarakat untuk ikut terlibat mulai dari perencanaan hingga evaluasi kegiatan. Sehingga dapat diharapkan agar program ini akan terus berlanjut secara swadaya oleh masyarakat meskipun kegiatan pengabdian telah selesa

Learning Logic Gate through 7-Gates

This game is a simple method for a student that try to learn in Logic Gates, an educational game with futuristic adventure. The only way for the player to save the digital world in this game by using Logic Gates, with Logic Gates formulas the player can make the power connection on the circuit to the digital world engine. Without knowing how Logic Gates functional will make the player losing the power for the engine to the digital world. 7 Gates Digital World is a complex genre game. The main genre for this game absolutely is an Educational Game. Although, the game developer made a complex genre for this educational game. Puzzle include in this game combined with platforms games style the player must collect all the switches in confusion platform map to go through the next portal to the next level. Educational genre in this game giving the content level completely based on the level of understanding and give the player to memorize every gates formula