Judul: Implementasi VRML pada Media Pembelajaran Geometri untuk Sekolah Dasar dengan Menggunakan Metode Pembentukan Objek Ekstrusi
Abstrak: Some students have difficulty when learning geometry. It is because imagining, designing, and describing a geometric object requires high imagination or abstraction to understand it. This research implements the formation of extruded object method on VRML. The method is used to build and visualize a variety of geometric object model. The research built a web-based system. It can assist students for studying the shape of geometric objects. The research was conducted in several stages which adapted from waterfall model. The results of testing system and questionnairing to some respondents indicated functions on the system run well and the level of system usability was good. The results of extrusion method were more varied than primitive models. Surface texture of ball, cone, and tube which used extrusion method were smoother than primitive models.
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Judul: Development of Virtual Reality for  Immersive Learning in the Greenhouse of IPB Campus
Abstrak: Virtual reality atau VR adalah teknologi next-generation yang memungkinkan pengguna untuk mendapatkan pengalaman virtual yang sangat realistis dan mendalam. Menggunakan konsep VR dan fitur yang memungkingkan penggunanya berinteraksi seperti di dunia nyata terlihat efektif untuk meningkatkan ketertarikan terhadap berbagai bidang, terutama sektor agrikultur yang semakin sepi akan peminat. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti akan merancang aplikasi berteknologi VR interaktif berlatar Greenhouse I-Surf IPB sebagai pembelajaran imersif pada bidang agrikultur terhadap pelajar. Penelitian ini dikembangkan menggunakan Unity dan dieksekusi menggunakan perangkat Oculus Quest 2 yang terbagi menjadi 4 fase pengembangan dengan metode game development life cycle (GDLC) yaitu initiation, production, pre-production, dan testing. Pengguna dapat menjelajahi I-Surf bersama mekanik permainan berupa mencari peralatan pertanian dan juga menumbuhkan tanaman secara sederhana. Aplikasi berhasil dikembangkan dan berhasil melewati Testing menggunakan metode black-box tanpa adanya masalah teknis maupun terkait perangkat VR terhadap aplikasi yang dikembangkan, sehingga menunjukkan potensi pengembangan sektor pembelajaran menggunakan teknologi VR kedepannya, Virtual reality is a next-generation technology that allows users to experience highly realistic and immersive virtual environments. Utilizing the concept of VR that simulates real-world interactions appears to be effective in generating interest in various fields, particularly the agriculture sector. In this research, the researcher will design an interactive VR application based on I-Surf IPB Greenhouse as an immersive learning tool for agriculture among students. The research will be developed using Unity with Oculus Quest 2 device. There are four development phases: initiation, production, pre-production, and testing, following a simplified version of the game development life cycle (GDLC). Users can explore I-Surf with gameplay mechanics such as searching for farming equipment and growing plants in a simple manner. The application has been successfully developed and passed the black-box testing without any technical issues or problems related to the VR device and the developed application. This demonstrates the potential for future development of the education sector using VR technology.
Keyword: edukasi agrikultur, virtual reality, pembelajaran imersif

Judul: Dog Ticks Infestation and Its Correlation to Tick-Borne Diseases.
Abstrak: Ticks infestation on dog could lead to itchiness, anemia, skin disorders, and tick-borne diseases, such as Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Besides dogs, Ehrlichiosis were known to be zoonotic. Pre-mature stage tick life cycle that occur outside its host, will enhance contacts between ticks and human. The study of ticks infestation and tick-borne diseases on the dog is necessary, because it has not a lot of information about the diversity, prevalence and degree of ticks infestation in Indonesia. Ticks survey, included ticks sampling and dogs blood test were performed at Animal Police Directorate Security Agency (Baharkam) and Atang Sendjaja Air Force (ATS). Meanwhile ticks sampling also data of cases of ticks infestation and diseases transmitted obtained from 21 veterinary clinics in Bogor, Jakarta and Bandung. All ticks samples stored in bottles containing 70% alcohol for identification. Blood tests performed for Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis diagnosis. The identification results of the 950 ticks samples that obtained from 97 dogs of Baharkam, ATS and veterinary clinics in Bogor, Jakarta and Bandung, showed only one ticks species, Rhipicephalus sanguineus. This ticks belong to three-host tick, which require three hosts to complete its life cycle. Each ticks stage need a host, either same dog (if it is in place there is only one or a few dogs), as well as different dogs. Research in Baharkam conducted on 81 dogs (53 males and 28 females). The prevalence of dogs infested by ticks was 67.90%. The percentage of male dogs that infested by ticks are larger (69.81%) than female (64.29%). Based on Chi-Square test, there was no relationship between sex and breed of dog with degree of ticks infestation. Generally dogs infested with mild infestation category (41.98%), meanwhile moderate category was 18.52%, 2.47% high and 4.94% very high. The dog’s body region that the most infested by R. sanguineus was dog's back. Probably these body regions were be preferred because they are less accessible for the dog to remove them with its paws. Collection of ticks with tick-drag on Baharkam grass field showed positive results on the field that was more often used to practice by dogs. The samples that obtained was larvae stage ticks with density 152 larvae on 215m2 area of the field. Adult stage ticks and several adult females which laying eggs on the cage wall were obtained in the dog kennels. Whole of male and female ATS dogs infested with ticks (14 dogs). In general, dogs infested with very high infestation category was 64.29%, compared by high degree category (21.43%) and moderate (14.29%). Ticks predilection were found mostly on the dog’s head – neck. On ATS grass field did not reveal any ticks, but positively inside the kennels. It happens probably because dogs are rarely released from the kennel, so that the ticks was did drop-off inside the kennel. The total cases of ticks infestation of dogs at Bogor, Jakarta and Bandung veterinary clinics in 2008 until June 2013 as many as 731 cases. In general, there was an increases of the ticks infestation prevalence at three cities in that range
Keyword: Anaplasma, Babesia, Ehrlichia canis, Rhipicephalus sanguineus