Students’ acceptance towards kahoot application in mastering culinary terminology

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform used to review students’ knowledge, for formative assessment and provides an opportunity not only to assess students' conceptual understanding but also to build new knowledge through further clarification during or after the game. The objective of this study is to assess the acceptability of culinary students in the use of Kahoot! application for mastery the culinary terminology. This study aimed to identify students' acceptance of learning applications, to identify students' acceptance of Kahoot! use in terms of memory as well as students' level of mastering Kahoot! in the learning process. This study is a descriptive study that used a five-point Likert scale questionnaire as an instrument. A total of 48 second year students from the Catering program were used as the study sample. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science Version 23.0 for Windows (SPSS). The results show that the aspect of students' level of mastering the culinary terminology using Kahoot! application is high with a mean score of 4.55. Whereas the students’ acceptance of Kahoot! as a learning application, was also high with a mean score of 4.44. Finally, the students’ acceptance of the culinary terminology tested using Kahoot! is high with a mean score of 4.45

PERBANDINGAN PENDEKATAN PENJAJAHAN BRITISH DAN BELANDA

Tulisan ini menyelidiki pola penjajahan Inggris dan Belanda dan impaknya pada negara yang dijajah. Dengan pendekatan kepustakaan, dapat ditegaskan bahawa kedua-dua kuasa penjajah tersebut memang terlibat secara langsung dan tidak langsung menindas masyarakat tanah jajahan. Terdapat lebih banyak persamaan daripada perbezaan apabila menyentuh pendekatan penjajahan yang digunakan. Bahkan tidak keterlaluan dikatakan bahawa pendekatan dominasi (penindasan fizikal) dan hegomoni (penindasan secara muslihat) milik British lebih jahat dan ianya kekal lebih lama di Malaysia. Buktinya, banyak masalah masyarakat Malaysia timbul seperti mana isu polarisasi kaum, tohmahan kelemahan Islam, kelemahan ekonomi orang Melayu dan banyak lagi – berpunca semuanya daripada dasar jahat yang diaplikasikan oleh pihak British

Analysis of Geometric, Zernike and United Moment Invariants Techniques Based on Intra-class Evaluation

Abstract-In this paper, three moment invariants techniques have been used to extract the shape properties of the image. There are geometric moment, zernike moment and united moment invariants. These moment invariants have been used to analyze the image due to its invariant features of an image based on scaling factor and rotation. A set of equations known as intra-class analysis has been applied to measure the similarity of feature vector that represent the same object. The results obtained in this study have been analyzed and compared in terms of intra-class analysis in order to find the best technique among the three different types of moments. Based on the results that have been obtained by using the similar image, it is found that the geometric and united moment invariants techniques are better with small values of total percentage mean absolute error (TPMAE) as compared to zernike moment invariants

Designing bevel preparation tool using inventor for the preparation of angles in welding process

This study was performed to test the design and analyze the strength of the bevel preparation tool in the preparation of the workpiece for the welding process. The purpose of this study is to perform stress analysis of a product that can be used by the user in the process of providing bevel for plate work for the welding process. ADDIE's design model serves as a guide in the development of this product. The ADDIE model consists of five phases namely analysis phase, design phase, development phase, implementation phase, and evaluation phase. This study also involves Autodesk Inventor software to perform stress analysis in product evaluation of bevel preparation tool in the welding process. thus can find data on mises stress, 1st principal stress, 3rd principal stress, displacement, and safety factor. The simulation results showed that it could withstand 527.029MPa and a safety factor of 0.474357 ul up to 15 ul. In conclusion, the bevel preparation tool in the welding process is able to assist in the preparation of the corners and can withstand durability when applied to this product

Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

Abstract Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains was generated. In phase 3, interventions were deemed acceptable for more than 90 per cent of patients except for reducing general anaesthesia (84 per cent) and re-sterilization of ‘single-use’ consumables (86 per cent). In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for high-income countries were: introducing recycling; reducing use of anaesthetic gases; and appropriate clinical waste processing. In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for low–middle-income countries were: introducing reusable surgical devices; reducing use of consumables; and reducing the use of general anaesthesia. Conclusion This is a step toward environmentally sustainable operating environments with actionable interventions applicable to both high– and low–middle–income countries

The development of Malay Dessert Module (Bubur and Pengat)

Malaysia is one of the few places where one could find an amalgamation of flavors and varieties of heritage food, which stands a living proof of the famous motto Malaysia, Truly Asia. The availability of local resources in this country allows the creation of flavorful, delicious, unique, and authentic recipes. In this modern era, many have forgotten the uniqueness of cooking techniques and practices in Malay cuisine that our ancestors have passed on to us. Although modernization takes place in the foodways, the values associated with other Malay customs that have been practiced by the family and the rest of the Malay community remain until today. There are many types of traditional food in Malaysia, such as dishes and desserts. There are many varieties of desserts that can be found in all states of Malaysia. In the modern days, Malay desserts can be eaten at any time of the day, as a light breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. The development of the Malay dessert module “Bubur and Pengat” is an alternative for users to find and learn Malay dessert in Bubur and Pengat” easily. The objectives of the research were to develop a Malay dessert module in “Bubur and Pengat” especially for all who have to take the Culinary Art course and access the utility of a Malay dessert module “Bubur and Pengat” that consists of content, format, clarity and module presentation design. The development of the module used the ADDIE model that consists of five elements to develop the module. The process of making this module is using Microsoft Word and Canva. This module has been developed and produced based on a few key topics. Analyzes of data from experts who validate reviews suggest that these modules work well and have appropriate content based on pastry. As a result of the development of this module, users will be able to easily understand the topics of Malay dessert in “Bubur and Pengat” and the attractiveness of Malay traditional desserts

Improving the iterative back projection estimation through Lorentzian sharp infinite symmetrical filter

This study proposed an enhancement technique for improvising the estimation technique in iterative back projection (IBP) by using the Lorentzian error function with a sharp infinite symmetrical filter (SISEF). The IBP estimation is an iteratively based error correction that can minimize the error reconstruction significantly. However, the IBP has a drawback in that it suffers from jaggy and ringing artifacts as a result of the iterative reconstruction method and the absence of edge guidance. Furthermore, because the IBP estimator tended to oscillate at the same solution frequently, numerous iterations were required. Therefore, this study proposed edge enhancement to enhance the estimator by using the combination of the IBP with Lorentzian SISEF to produce a finer high-resolution output image. As a result, the SISEF is used to improvise the estimator by providing high accuracy of edge detail information for enhancing the edge image. At the same time, the Lorentzian error norm helps to increase the robustness of the IBP algorithm from contamination of additional noise and the ringing artifacts

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Punica granatum peel methanolic extract in BV2 microglial cell line

Introduction: Punica granatum is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or a small tree belonging to the family of L. Punicaceae. Pharmacological activities of P. granatum include antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this study is to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of P. granatum methanolic extract (PGME) in the BV2 microglial cell line. Method: The bioactive component from P. granatum peel was extracted by a standard methanolic extraction protocol. The antioxidant properties of PGME were analyzed by total phenolic content (TPC) assay, 1,1-dipheyl-2-pycrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay, and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP). The cytotoxicity activity of PGME on BV2 cells was determined by a viability test using MTS reagent. Analyses of the production of inflammatory mediators, including nitric oxide (NO) and cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin [IL]-6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein [MCP]-1) have been carried out to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of PGME in LPS-stimulated BV2 cell line. Result: The TPC and radical scavenging activity of PGME increased in a concentration-dependent manner. However, the ferric reducing ability of PGME was slightly lower and no significant difference compared to the reference standard. PGME treatment on the LPS-stimulated BV2 cells significantly inhibits the production of NO and TNF-α and slightly reduced IL-6 level. Conclusion: PGME possesses antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. The PGME demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity through inhibition of pro-inflammatory immune mediators on the BV2 microglial cell line. Therefore, we suggest that PGME potentially inhibits oxidative and inflammatory processes