bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study of aerobic bacteriological profile of surgical site infections in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kumar S Mahesh , B.A Mythri , B Patil Asha , Pramod Gana , Uppar Akshata
Published: April 2020

Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is the leading cause of all Healthcare Associated Infections in developing countries. SSIs are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality among inpatients of hospitals. For proper management of the patients it is very essential to know which pathogen has caused the infection and also its antibiotic susceptibility.

1. To determine the aerobic bacteriological profile, 2. To know the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of the bacterial isolates.

This retrospective study was carried out on 320 culture positive swabs, tissue & discharge samples received over a one year period from January 2019 to December 2019 in the department of Microbiology from Surgery, Orthopaedics & Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) departments. Data analysis was done on the microbiological profile of the aerobic isolates and its antibiotic susceptibility pattern.

Among the 320 samples monomicrobial growth was seen in 316 (98.75%) samples whereas polymicrobial growth was seen in 04 samples (1.25%). Out of the 324 isolates Gram negative bacilli constituted 239(73.76%) and Gram positive cocci constituted 26.24%. The predominant isolate in the study was 101(31.17%) followed by 68(20.98%).The other major isolates were Citrobacter spp. 48(14.81%), . 41(12.65%), 24(7.41%), 17(5.25%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa 14(4.31%).

This study shows that and are the commonest organisms associated with the surgical site infection. Simple measures like appropriate hand hygiene can go a long way in bringing down the rate of SSI as well as slowing down the further spread of the resistant hospital strains.
Daptomycin susceptibility in enterococci isolated from urinary samples in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: M.S.S Pradeep , Yarava Saritha , Rao K Vishnuvardhan
Published: April 2020

are gram positive cocci encountered in various human infections.The most striking feature of is their relative and absolute resistance to variety of antibiotics.Vancomycin resistant (VRE) were first described in late 1980 and the incidence of nosocomial infections by VRE being 11.9% in Asia Pacific and 35.5% in U.S. Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic with bactericidal activity .

To study the daptomycin susceptibility in isolated in urinary samples.

A total of 76 strains of were isolated during the study period.25 (33%) were identified as and 51 (67%) as Most of the Enterococcal isolates (82.8%) were resistant to Norfloxacin followed by 71% being resistant to tetracycline and 76% of isolates were sensitive to nitrofurantoin. Most of the isolates were multidrug resistant. Of the 76 isolated only 2(2.63%) were VRE and both the VRE strains isolated were . There was no resistance to linezolid including the VRE strains. All the isolates 76 (100%) were sensitive to daptomycin including the VRE strains.

Our study mainly focused on susceptibility of enterococcal isolates in urinary samples to daptomycin which has bactericidal activity against gram positive organisms including multidrug resistant strains. This study shows growing concern for increasing antibiotic resistance in enterococcal isolates and treatment of these infections with daptomycin is invited as there are only few reports of daptomycin non susceptible (DNSE).
Utility of non-serum liquid media against conventional human serum in germ tube production test
Authors: Siddabathuni Aruna , Pratyusha Yakasiri Hyma
Published: April 2020

: , a predominant yeast pathogen can be easily distinguished from other non-albicans species in a diagnostic laboratory based on their property to produce germ tubes using human serum as a routine substrate. As usage of human serum is accompanied with risk of transmission of blood-borne viral infections, several other media were employed by many clinical laboratories. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of four commonly used non-serum liquid media relative to fresh human serum in germ tube (GT) productivity among various Candida isolates.

A total of 146 Candida isolates (96 ; 47 ; 3 ) identified by conventional methods were assessed for germ tube production in five types of media namely peptone water, Mueller Hinton broth, Trypticase soy broth, Brain Heart infusion broth and fresh human serum . Results obtained in different media for germ tube production in all Candida isolates were analysed for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy.

All the Candida isolates showed 100% specificity and PPV in all the five-liquid media. Highest performance in germ tube production (96%) in isolates was found in Trypticase soy broth followed by fresh human serum (95%). Trypticase soy broth was shown to have 96% sensitivity and 97% accuracy for germ tube formation comparable to human serum with 95% sensitivity and 96.5% accuracy.

Trypticase soy broth can be suggested as a choice medium for GT production in diagnostic mycology.
A study on serological and hematological parameters in dengue fever in a tertiary care hospital of North Kerala
Authors: Rajeevan Sumita , Mustaq Ahmed Syed , Pai J Ramakrishna , A Aswathy , V Rajeevan
Published: April 2020

Dengue fever is one of the major public-health concerns in India and it has shown an increasing trend in Kerala since 2006. This study is aimed to study the serological and hematological parameters of patients with dengue fever in a tertiary referral center and teaching hospital.

A retrospective study was performed, during the period of three years, from January 2016 to December 2018. A total of 2126 serum samples from clinically probable cases of dengue were added in the study. All the samples included were tested for NS1 antigen, IgM, and IgG antibodies, using the immunochromatographic test (ICT) Dengue Day 1 Test (J.Mitra & Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi). Laboratory tests of dengue positive parameters and its hematological profile was co-related.

Out of 2126, 393 samples (18.48%) were positive for dengue. Among them 383 (97.45%) were grouped as primary dengue infection, 10 (2.54%) as secondary dengue infection. Higher rate of cases were in males and the age group of 21years to 30 years were chiefly affected. Maximum cases were found in monsoon and post monsoon seasons. Leucopenia and thrombocytopenia was more consistently associated with dengue infection

Thrombocytopenia and leucopenia are prima facie and are indicators for provisional and initial diagnosis of dengue infection. Defining primary and secondary dengue infection will be helpful to clinicians for optimal management to achieve a favorable outcome.
Evaluation of antibodies to hepatitis B(Anti HBs) titres in health care workers in a Tertiary care centre
Authors: Angali Neelima , Iftekhar Wajiha , Ram Mohan MVNL , Ahmed Basheer , D Teja V
Published: April 2020

To evaluate the anti-HBs titres among medical students and Health Care Workers (HCW) who are vaccinated against Hepatitis B virus and find the level of protection among HCWs.

The study was done at the Department of Microbiology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences. The study group included residents from various medical and surgical departments, lab assistants and research fellows. It was a prospective cross sectional study.

A total of 56 subjects were included in the study ,all were Hbs antigen negative and vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Out of 56 subjects, 50(89%) had titres in the protective range (>10mIU/ml), 2(3.57%) had titres <10mIU/ml and titres were not detected in 4(7.14%).

All health care workers though vaccinated should regularly check the titres for optimum protection. Health care workers who are at a higher risk of exposure to Hepatitis B should be vaccinated and have their titres monitored every 5 years.
Objeto de Aprendizagem Gamificado 2D na Modalidade EAD como Forma de Inclusão Social para o Desenvolvimento de Competências Profissionais
Authors: Stele Claire M. Martinez , Garcia Marilene Santana dos Santos
Published: April 2020

Este estudo é parte da uma pesquisa maior, realizada num mestrado profissional em educação e novas tecnologias. A partir de um foco de inclusão social e profissional de jovens de 14 a 24 anos, envolveu a construção de um Objeto de Aprendizagem (OA) gamificado 2D, como parte complementar de um programa de formação profissional na modalidade educacional totalmente a distância. A finalidade deste objeto visou criar mais envolvimento, senso de realidade e engajamento destes alunos no mundo profissional. O planejamento e a construção deste OA incluíram a criação de situações de aprendizagem que buscassem vivências mais reais, com conteúdos ligados ao cotidiano profissional, abrangendo mecanismos gamificados e estruturas imersivas para promover a aquisição de competências, habilidades e atitudes necestárias para atuação destes jovens no mundo do trabalho. Ao mesmo tempo em que os aprendizes realizavam este programa profissional a distância, eles já aplicavam imediatamente em sua realidade e eram também avaliados, de forma que este OA também pôde ser validado por 66 alunos. O suporte teórico deste estudo foi dos autores Zichermann e Cunningham (2011); Wiley (2011); Behar (2013); Bates (2016), entre outros. A metodologia desta pesquisa pauta-se em um estudo de caso, o qual enfatizou quatro importantes eventos: 1) o design de aprendizagem em 2D de um OA; 2) sua integração com o programa educacional na modalidade a distância já estabelecido no SENAC- PR, 3) sua avaliação pelos aprendizes; 4) sua validação. Os resultados obtidos, após a realização deste programa e aplicação de questionário aos participantes, mostram-se adequados ao desenvolvimento de competências voltadas ao trabalho profissional, assim como os elementos da gamificação envolvidos na atividade, entendidos como uma linguagem apropriada, embora com suas limitações, ao público-alvo em questão. O aspecto relevante a destacar é a educação inclusiva, com melhoria de autoestima e engajamento, alcançando bom nível de satisfação em contexto de grande carência na oferta de produtos educacionais presenciais, tornando-se viável e necestária a EAD.
Palavras-chave: Desenvolvimento de competências. Ambientes imersivos. Educação a Distância. Educação profissional. Objeto de aprendizagem.
MOTIVES OF THE EGYPTIAN EDUCATION FUTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN 2020 AND 2030
Authors: Singer Nermeen , El-Sayed Mahmoud El-Farahaty
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The current study aims to identify the engines of the future of Egyptian education to achieve the fourth goal of the United Nations Convention on Sustainable Development. Methodology: The research followed the analytical method in the comparative analysis of the future of Egyptian education between 2020 and 2030. Main Findings: The results of the research, in addition to the conclusions of researchers from the literature and previous studies, stressed on the importance of the existence of ten motives for the future of education for sustainable development 2030. Applications of this study: This research attempts to address this dilemma through the perspectives and engines of education for sustainability. Where teachers can meet the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) approach to enhance knowledge and positive attitudes towards appropriate action for sustainability in relevant, meaningful, exciting, and creative ways, this research offers experiences that allow pupils to become more connected to nature, develop children's sense of practical orientation that embraces positive attitudes, change behaviour and hope for the child's future. Novelty/Originality of this study: There is no research or studies that addressed the motives of the Egyptian education future for sustainable development.
A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP OF PARENTS’ MOTIVATION ON DYSLEXIC CHILDREN’S SCHOOL GOING BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Abdul Muin Juhri , Riyanto  , Budi Wibowo Satryo
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify the type of dyslexia students have and the relationship with motivation given by parents for dyslexic students to go to school. Methodology: This type of research is associative quantitative research with correlational design. Where the total number of the sample from this study were 48 students and parents’with details of 35 male students and 13 female students who were taken based on purposive sampling techniques and 48 students' parents, data were then analyzed with the help of SPSS 21 application to look for descriptive statistics in the form of mean, min, and max as well as the relationship between parents' motivation and dyslexic children. Main Findings: From the results of the analysis that has been done, there is a relationship between parents' motivation in fostering the interests of dyslexic children, this is reinforced by the results of dyslexia indicators of PA type with good categories of 64.6% (31 of 48) students, RAN indicators with good categories of 58.3 % (28 out of 48) students, WM indicators with good categories were 62.5% (30 out of 48) students, and parents' motivation for dyslexic children had a useful category of 60.4% (30 out of 48) students. Applications of this study: For this reason, it is recommended that parents of children with dyslexia children give more attention or motivation than normal healthy children. Novelty/Originality of this study: In this study, the renewal is looking at the types of dyslexia students, both those of type Phonological Awareness, Rapid Automatized Naming, Working Memory, as well as the relationship with the motivation of parents in motivating children with dyslexia.
TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TO SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: F Firman , Wulan Tersta Friscilla , Riantoni Cicyn , Ayu Sekonda Fellicia
Published: April 2020

The purpose of the study: This study aimed to investigate the teachers' attitudes to special needs students and also the contribution that will be useful in inclusive education.

Methodology: This study used qualitative methods. The research subjects were five general teachers who teach students with special needs in inclusive education in Jambi, Indonesia. The sampling procedure was used for purposive sampling. The data were collected by a semi-structured interview with five teachers from different backgrounds of teaching. The recorded interview data were transcribed. The documents were then studied, labelled, and elucidated comprehensively.

Main Findings: The result of the research revealed that teachers’ attitude to special need students is good. In addition, the contribution of the teachers’ attitudes is formed from this research, such as the transformation of the value of each student, the strategies of the teachers like seating arrangement, the using of the different curriculum, teaching aids and rapport.

Applications of this study: To achieve education for all and education equality, the government in Indonesia increases the number of inclusive education. The findings of this research are expected to add new knowledge to the scope of inclusive education especially in EFL contexts. Theoretically, the results of this study are expected to provide some references and contributions for the study on special needs students in inclusive education.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This issue becomes a new atmosphere for teachers, especially for EFL teachers in teaching the various students. It is essential to know teachers' attitudes to special needs students in the context of inclusive education because that aspect will be piloting to the contribution of the teaching and learning process.
HIGH IMPACT VENTURES ON TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICES IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE TO MEET EMPLOYER’S EXPECTATION
Authors: Soundararajan Gopalakrishnan
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The study aims to focus on all students to engage in progressive ways to attain global competition, to facilitate teachers to concentrate different cohort of students in term of ethnicity, disability, age, socio-economic status, prior educational experience, migrant and nationality, and to support teachers to identify proper academic support system, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, teaching pedagogies, tools, and techniques.

Methodology: This study provides various reviews of literature from the various perspective of teaching approach, learning activities, modern supportive learning system, assessment, feedback system and professional development in a specialized discipline.

Main Findings: This paper finds how teachers to develop their teaching pedagogy and learning environment to facilitate student’s freedom to think and imagine their way in which will help students to fit themselves in the societal requirements and make students be a more responsible, accountable and confident person and citizens for the country. Teachers can apply a different range of approaches such as mentoring individuals and groups, supervising, coordinating, leadership roles, etc.

Applications of this study: This research is significant to resolve the issues faced by teachers in the global teaching and learning environment. It will support teachers to experience a more effective learning environment among different cohorts of the student to meet the required skill sets in a global context. The study can be applying in core areas like designing or planning programs, teaching and learning support systems, assessment, module feedback, learning environment and continuous professional development to teachers. This study will influence and improve students learning from the perspective of teachers, learners, government, industry and professional staff.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research used different approaches suitable to the global teaching context and diverse learning community in the higher education system. According to the emerging changes and high demand skills in the various industrial sector, the appropriate level of the subject area needs to inculcate in the academic program.
EDUCATION THROUGH ART IN VIRTUAL COMMUNITY: STRENGTHENING RELIGIOUS VALUES THROUGH ILLUSTRATION ARTWORKS
Authors: Nugrahani Rahina , Triyanto  , Ibnan Syarif Muhammad , Rohendi Rohidi Tjetjep
Published: April 2020

Purpose: The article analyzes the illustration artworks produced by Virtual Community Hijabographic as a media to disseminate religious values. Hijabographic as one of the Muslim women's communities in Indonesia is one of the pioneer virtual communities that creates various illustration artworks aimed to perform da’wah on social media Instagram, also as a media to ingrain Islamic values.

Methodology: The primary method is virtual ethnography; we use it to uncover social interactions between members of the Hijabographic community that creates a natural response and a stimulus for community members to express it in the form of illustration artworks published through social media.

Result: The results showed that the illustration artworks by Hijabographic are medium to achieve educational goals, in this case, is religious education. Illustration artwork is not merely created to fulfill the purpose of art, but also as a tool to find the self-fulfillment of illustrators in performing da’wah (proselytization), transmitting Islamic values and to foster awareness of other Muslim females to become pious individuals.

Applications: This research can be used by virtual communities, scholars and visual arts learners.

Novelty/Originality: Building on the insight that illustration artworks by virtual community Hijabographic become a new model to perform da’wah on social media. These illustration artworks influence a member's aesthetic experience and personal's understanding of strengthening Islamic values.
WHICH IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTEREST? A COMPARISON OF TWO KINDS of ACTION RESEARCH
Authors: Sari Melati Inaya , Jaenudin Ahmad , Widyastuti Umi
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study introduced a new learning model called GEPPRAK (Grup: Group, Eksplorasi: Exploration, Pengembangan Ide: Idea Development, Penyusunan dan Presentasi Rencana Usaha: Preparation and Presentation of the Business Plan, Aksi dan Kompetisi: Action and Competition)and compared higher education students' interest change in entrepreneurship through the application of the GEPPRAK learning model and the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model.

Methodology: This research was quantitative research with an experimental research design. The design in this study was the true experimental design using pre-test and post-test control group design. Data collection used documentation, observation, and questionnaire. Data analysis techniques in this study used an independent sample t-test using IBM SPSS 22.

Main Findings: The results showed that entrepreneurship learning using the GEPPRAK learning model proved to be able to improve entrepreneurial interest better than the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in the experimental class in this study.

Applications of this study: The results of this study can be used by teachers and lecturers as a reference for the selection of entrepreneurship learning models in schools and universities.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The GEPPRAK learning model is a new learning model developed in Indonesia so that it still needs to be tested for its effectiveness in improving students’ entrepreneurial interest.
EXPLORING METACOGNITIVE REGULATION AND STUDENTS’ INTERACTION IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING: AN ANALYSIS OF NEEDS TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ MASTERY
Authors: Abu Bakar Mohamad Ariffin , Ismail Norulhuda
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study is a survey of teachers’ and students' perceptions of mathematics teaching and learning practices. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of learning practice based on metacognitive regulation strategies and student interactions to increase student achievement. Methodology: A quantitative survey of 45 mathematics teachers and 52 Form 2 students using questionnaires was conducted to look at the level of mathematics teaching and learning practices and to obtain agreement on the need for learning metacognitive regulation strategies and student interactions. Findings: The findings show that teachers' level of knowledge about metacognitive regulation strategies, level of teaching and learning based on metacognitive regulation and student interaction strategies, and level of mastery and application of student mathematics skills are moderate. Implications: Furthermore, teachers and students agree that teaching and learning practices based on metacognitive regulation strategies and student interaction need to be implemented as a mathematics learning intervention to enhance students’ mastery in mathematics. Implications of this study led to the suggestion that metacognitive regulation strategies be used as a best practice and guide to transform teaching and learning methods. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study is an extension of the study of aspects of metacognitive skills by looking at both the view of the teacher and the student. Results show that students' metacognitive skills and interactions are related to and influence learning.
Impact of Industrial SMEs in the Environment Conservation : A Systematic Mapping Study
Authors: Yance Carvajal Carlos Leonidas , Gil Joan Carles , Diaz Cadena Angela , Calderon Cisneros Juan , Botto Tobar Miguel , Villegas Yagual Felix Enrique
Published: April 2020

Small and medium-sized companies have an impact on the environment where they operate. In some cases, the effects on the environment can be significant within local communities leading to a series of negative processes, such as emission pollution into the atmosphere, the discharges to rivers and seas, the production of waste; in some cases, it makes the contamination to the soil. This paper presents the results of the systematic mapping study aimed at assessing environmental management in industrial SMEs. Descriptive studies of SMEs emphasize their poor environmental commitment, describing them as primarily interested in controlling pollutant emissions just to comply with regulations. Ninety-eight papers were identified, and the results indicate that environmental management is not fully incorporated as a standard in the management processes of SMEs, so their environmental performance depends on the degree of pressure placed by control agencies, authorities, or clients. Such companies believe that the economic resources allocated for environmental care are costs rather than investments. However, research on environmental management in SMEs shows the uniformity of environmental strategies with a low level of development. The intellectual interest arose based on the need to identify the environmental needs that small businesses in developing countries must attend. The paper is justified by its own condition of proposing sustainable development, with the possibility of providing a real vision of the situation of industrial businesses in environmental matters.
An Improved Software Project Monitoring Task Model of Agile Kanban Method: A Practitioners’ Perspective
Authors: Omar Mazni , Alaidaros Hamzah , Romli Rohaida
Published: April 2020

Monitoring software project development is essential to ensure that the project progress is according to budget, schedule, and quality expectations. Currently, Agile Methods (AMs) have received wide recognition within the software engineering (SE) field due to their flexibility and effectiveness. One of the AMs methods used in managing software project development is Kanban method. This method is gaining attention due to its ability to enhance understanding, visibility, and controlling the project workflow. Thus, this paper aims to discuss the initial result of the proposed model for improving the software project monitoring task of the Agile Kanban method (i-KAM). To achieve this aim, the expert review method was used to ensure that suitable components and associated criteria have been included in i-KAM. In this study, six domain experts, which are software practitioners, have been identified based on predefined characteristics. The proposed model was verified based on five dimensions, which are understandability, relevance, feasibility, organization, and comprehensiveness. The experts’ opinions and comments were obtained and subsequently quantified by using descriptive analysis. Findings revealed that this study has fulfilled its objective and has acquired constructive suggestions from the practitioners’ perspective. Future work will continue to enhance i-KAM according to the recommendations and remarks from the experts. A focus group and case study methods could be conducted in order to validate the revised i-KAM. Besides, a prototype will be developed and then implemented within a real software development setting.
Game-Based Rehabilitation Program for Community-Based Centers in Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Latif Rubijesmin , Ismail Rozita , Mohd Mahidin Eze Manzura
Published: April 2020

Rehabilitation and intervention therapy is a program medically structured for disabled patients due to unfortunate events or born with disabilities. Rehabilitation and intervention therapy require prolonged, continuous, and intensive recovery activities that can be time-consuming, difficult, costly, and tedious.  Based on studies conducted, rehabilitation and intervention programs are not well-received by many patients due to some reasons.  Hence, innovative home-based and community-based rehabilitation and intervention programs are to be advocated and endorsed to engage these disabled patients continuing their required treatments for better success in rehab. Focus groups consist of three community-based rehabilitation centers in Putrajaya, Malaysia, were studied; the goal is to investigate the objectivity of current rehabilitation and intervention programs held. Rehabilitation and intervention programs conducted are designed and implemented based on the disability types of each patient (trainees), executed by teachers, and also professional therapists. Among the many programs held, it had been identified that for revamp; it can be done within one of the programs, which will boost the current rehabilitation and intervention program; the focus should be at the Prepare for School program. The program focuses on younger trainees (aged 5 - 9 years old), preparing them to enter school. The program uses multimedia courseware as one medium of delivery. Respondents highly recommended that there is a need to infuse and improve the current game elements within the courseware. The change is imperative and necessitated for community-based rehabilitation and intervention program.
Heuristic Algorithm for Multi-Location Lecture Timetabling
Authors: Sze San Nah , Kuan Huiggy , Chiew Kang Leng , Tiong Wei King , Heng Chin Siong
Published: April 2020

This paper studies a real faculty timetabling problem with multi-location consideration. Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, UNIMAS offers a master's program by coursework to postgraduate students. The construction of timetables for all the courses offered is a tedious process due to constraints such as team-teaching allocation, unavailability dates of lecturers, and multi-location considerations. Therefore, a manually designed timetable is not as practical as it is time consuming when operational constraints must be fulfilled. In this paper, a two-stage heuristic algorithm is proposed to solve this postgraduate coursework timetable problem. This is because the heuristic algorithm is easy to apply and able to generate a feasible solution in a short time. The proposed two-stage heuristic algorithm consists of Lecturer Grouping Stage and Group Allocation Stage. In Stage I, the lecturers are assigned into four lecturer groups with the condition of no identical lecturers in each of the groups. Then, in Stage II, these groups are allocated into a set of academic weeks throughout the semester. The timeslot for each course can be allocated, and the team-teaching slot for the lecturers can be assigned in this stage. The result from the two-stage heuristic algorithm shows remarkable improvement over the real timetables solution by analyzing the distribution of lecture sessions of the courses.
Modeling Emotion Oriented Approach through Agent-Oriented Approach
Authors: Zulkifli Syazwanie Filzah , Shiang Cheah Wai , Khairuddin Muhammad Asyraf bin , Jali Nurfauza bt
Published: April 2020

eLearning is introduced to promote self-learning anytime and anyway. To date, various components have been added into an eLearning platform to produce an interactive and engaging eLearning platform. Among an interest, component is embedded emotion into the eLearning system. While emotion is paying much attention nowadays, there is lacking a systematic way to model emotion-based eLearning. Without the systematic approach, it is hard to debug, design and develop an emotion-based e-learning system. This paper introduces emotion goals through the agent-oriented approach. Besides, we demonstrate how to design an emotion-based quiz master as an embedded emotion element for the eLearning system through the proposed modeling approach. This thesis suggests a standardized way to model an emotion-oriented application through Agent-Oriented Modelling (AOM). The AOM is extended to guide the elicitation, analysis, design and implementation of an emotion-oriented application, a kind of interactive application. With the emotion model, it can serve as a guide to design, redesign, discuss the emotional elements among the software development team. This is important for better debugging and project management, especially for emotion, led applications.
Application of Mangosteen Peel Extract (Garcinia mangostana L) As Feed Additive in Ration for Performance production and Egg Quality of Sentul Chicken
Authors: Widjastuti Tuti , Setiawan Iwan , Abun - , Asmara Indrawati Y. , Balia Roostita L.
Published: April 2020

Sentul chicken is a specific local chicken from the Ciamis region in West Java and a dual-purpose type that can be utilized for eggs and meat production. The use of antibiotics continuously for maintenance to prevent and treat disease in Sentul chicken can lead residues in meat and eggs. To wean farmers for the antibiotic, it is necessary to find a natural antibiotic derived from herbal plants that Mangosteen Peel Extract (MPE).  Mangosteen Peel Extract (MPE) is containing xanthone compounds like antioxidants and antimicrobials.  This research was held to find out the effect of mangosteen peel extract on feed consumption, hen day production, feed conversion, and egg quality. This research used 40 female chickens aged seven months, which was kept in cages until three months, and each cage contains 2 chickens. The method used was a completely randomized design with four treatments namely P0 (ration without MPE), P1 (ration with 67 ml/kg MPE addition), P2 (addition of 100 ml/kg MPE) and P3 (addition of 133 ml/kg MPE) with five replications. Furthermore, treatment differences were tested using Duncan Multiple Range Test. The measured variables were feed consumption, egg weight, hen day production, feed conversion, thick of shell, egg yolk color, and egg cholesterol. The results showed the addition of MPE 133 ml/kg ration had a significant effect on egg production, egg weight, feed conversion, the thickness of eggshell, the color of egg yolk, and egg cholesterol but not significant to feed consumption, yolk index score and Haugh unit.   It can be concluded that MPE can be used as a feed additive until 133 ml/kg ration to gave the best on production and egg quality of Sentul chicken.
Algorithmic Efficiency of Stroke Gesture Recognizers: a Comparative Analysis
Authors: Erazo Ana Belén , Pérez Medina Jorge Luis
Published: April 2020

Gesture interaction is today recognized as a natural, intuitive way to execute commands of an interactive system. For this purpose, several stroke gesture recognizers become more efficient in recognizing end-user gestures from a training set. Although the rate algorithms propose their rates of return there is a deficiency in knowing which is the most recommended algorithm for its use. In the same way, the experiments known by the most successful algorithms have been carried out under different conditions, resulting in non-comparable results. To better understand their respective algorithmic efficiency, this paper compares the recognition rate, the error rate, and the recognition time of five reference stroke gesture recognition algorithms, i.e., $1, $P, $Q, !FTL, and Penny Pincher, on three diverse gesture sets, i.e., NicIcon, HHReco, and Utopiano Alphabet, in a user-independent scenario. Similar conditions were applied to all algorithms, to be executed under the same characteristics. For the algorithms studied, the method agreed to evaluate the error rate and performance rate, as well as the execution time of each of these algorithms. A software testing environment was developed in JavaScript to perform the comparative analysis. The results of this analysis help recommending a recognizer where it turns out to be the most efficient. !FTL (NLSD) is the best recognition rate and the most efficient algorithm for the HHreco and NicIcon datasets. However, Penny Pincher was the faster algorithm for HHreco datasets. Finally, $1 obtained the best recognition rate for the Utopiano Alphabet dataset.
Medical Image Segmentation Using Multifractal Analysis
Authors: Alshehri Abdullah A. , Daws Tyler , Ezekiel Soundararajan
Published: April 2020

Image segmentation plays a key role in image analysis processes. The operations performed on a segmented image tend to affect it differently than if they were performed on the original image; therefore, segmenting an image can show radically different results from the original image and successfully doing so can yield features and other important information about the image. Proper image analysis is of high importance to the medical community as accurately classifying different conditions and diseases can be facilitated with excellent patient imaging. Multifractal analysis can be leveraged for performing texture classification and image segmentation. In this paper, we propose fusion-based algorithms utilizing multifractal analysis for medical image segmentation. We use two specific multifractal masks: square and quincunx. Our techniques show new insights by using methods such as histogram decomposition in conjunction with new techniques, such as fusion. By fusing different slope images, we can extract more features thus making our proposed algorithms more robust and accurate than traditional multifractal analysis techniques. These methods are further capable of reliably segmenting medical images by implementing multifractal analysis techniques in coordination with methods such as gaussian blurring and morphological operations. The resulting image can then be easily analyzed by medical professionals for diagnosing medical conditions. The outcomes show that the proposed algorithms extract dominant features that are more encompassing and powerful than classical techniques.
Acculturation of Structure and Construction in the Houses of Balinese Migrants (Case Study: Basarang Jaya Village, Central Kalimantan)
Authors: Sutrisno Herwin , Hardiman Gagoek , Pandelaki Edward E. , Susi Theresia
Published: April 2020

Basarang Jaya village is one of transmigration areas in Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. Its terrestrial feature was initially dominated by peatland. Following transmigration program in 1961, the peatland was then subject to change in land use. By 1963, transmigrants from Bali had begun to settle the village, creating an acculturation between the newcomers and the local people from Dayak Ngaju tribe. This study aims to find out structure and construction of the transmigrants’ settlements because of the acculturation between the transmigrants and the local people. The study applied a qualitative methodology with the case study approach. The observation that took place at Nyoman Remuja house yielded the followings results: 1) the settlement structure and construction of the transmigrants had changed three times, starting from woods, then switching to a combination of woods and concretes, and finally transforming to fully concretes; 2) the change in the settlement structure and construction was due to the change in characteristic of the foundation, from peatland to solid soil due to landfill; 3) Changes in the forms, structures, construction, and materials caused changes in thermal occupation. However, in the Basarang Jaya, the community's residence is still north-south oriented. This orientation, furthermore, is based on the Tri Hita Kirana cultural norm which is suitable for tropical climate in Indonesia. The extended form of the houses, which is in accordance with Betang dwelling concept of Dayak Ngaju, causes air circulation to flow rapidly throughout the room creating a comfortable atmosphere for living even though the houses use concrete materials.
Nutrient Properties of Tithonia-enriched Liquid Organic Fertilizer as Affected by Different Types of Animal Feces and Its Effects on Fresh Weight of Loose-leaf Lettuce (Lactuva sativa L.)
Authors: Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi , Muktamar Zainal , Setyowati Nanik , Chozin Mohammad , Sudjatmiko Sigit
Published: April 2020

Liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) has been increasingly practiced in organic vegetable production. Cattle feces, incubated with other organic materials, are generally used as a source of nutrients for LOF production. However, other animal feces are abundantly available and might substitute cattle feces.  The experiment was established to determine the effects of four animal feces on nutrient contents of tithonia-enriched LOF and its effects on the fresh weight of loose-leaf lettuce.  After five weeks of incubation, the nutrient contents of LOF were analyzed. A field experiment was further established to evaluate loose-leaf lettuce responses to all LOF types.   Results indicated that pH, N-total, P, K, Mg, and Ca contents, except for C-organic, in all types of LOF did not significantly different.  Both LOF of cattle and goat feces have similar C-organic contents (1.02 and 0.96%, respectively) and significantly higher than of chicken and buffalo feces (0.75 and 0.70%, respectively).  All types of LOF had pH ranged from 6.66 to 6.97, N-total ranged from 1.09 to 1.26%, P ranged from 1.44 to 2.78%, K ranged from 0.57 to 0.61%, Mg-ex ranged from 0.01 to 0.02%, and Ca-ex ranged from 0.03 to 0.04%.  This experiment suggested that the use of cattle feces for LOF production was only replaceable with goat feces.  All types of LOFs produced similar lettuce fresh weight plot-1 with the order of buffalo, chicken, goat, and cattle-based LOFs. The fresh weight of loose-leaf lettuce produced with Buffalo-based LOF was 27.5% higher than those of cattle-based LOF.
GNSS Accuracy Analysis for Efficiency of Ground Control Point (GCP) Measurement
Authors: Khomsin - , Anjasmara Ira Mutiara , Romadhon Rizky
Published: April 2020

Nowadays, the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) has a significant role in the field of surveying and mapping, especially in determining the coordinates of ground control points for rectifying aerial photography, satellite imagery and airborne lidar. Each of these rectification processes requires a different coordinate accuracy from 5 to 20 cm. This research will conduct GNSS measurement with radial method and observation length to see how far the required accuracy will be fulfilled. This research examined ten Ground Control Points (GCPs) using the GNSS receiver in Surabaya. Each GCP was observed for 2 hours with 15” epoch and then they were processed with an interval of 15 minutes such as 15’, 30’, 45’, 60’, 75’, 90’, 105’ and 120’ with the radial method. In general, the results showed that the longer the GNSS observation the more accurate coordinates from 0.923 m (15 minutes) to 0.011 m (120 minutes) will be achieved. Measurement of GCPs for aerial photogrammetry, High-Resolution Satellite Image (HRSI), and airborne LIDAR needs 15’ observation both of radial and network method for less than or equal 10 km of baseline. For 10 - 20 km, the radial method needs 90’ observation for photogrammetry, 75’ observation for HRSI, 45’ GCPs observation of airborne LIDAR, but for network methods need 45’ observation for photo and HRSI and 30’ observation for Airborne LIDAR.
Modernizing Dairy Farm: A Production Mode Analysis
Authors: R St Aisyah , Salman Darmawan , Siregar Ahmad Ramadhan , Baba Syahdar
Published: April 2020

Appearing livestock modernity due to a greater dependency on the market and actions follows the capitalistic logic of production. This study focuses on the mode of production in developing dairy cattle in the modernity era. Data collection was carried out through observations, recordings, and deep interviews for key informants using the snowball technique. The data were compiled in forms of field notes and audio records transferring into written transcription. Those data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. This study found out that the forces of production in dairy farms are based on simple technology, and subsistence needs orientation. Also, this study becomes aware of the social relations of production in dairy farms are based on a low division of labor and combine morality and rationality based on production organizations. Thus, the mode of production of dairy farming is a non-capitalistic. This research contributes to the modernization theory that the modernization process is not always displayed by changes from non-capitalistic to capitalistic modes of production. It is expected that dairy farming is no longer considered a side job, but is a promising and attractive job for the younger generation. Thus, this condition encourages the emergence of young breeders who certainly have better abilities than the current breeders. The increasing entrepreneurial spirit of farmers, it is expected to have an impact on increasing income and employment. Production mode also plays an essential function to assist in increasing output per labor unit. Labor productivity is projected to rise through innovation and technology.
Effect of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation on Pregnancy outcome at Benghazi, Libya
Authors: M. Ziuo Fatma Yousuf , Alfituri Aisha , Elzwei Samia , M Senussi Abdel Hamid
Published: April 2020

The aim of the study to assess the effect of iron and folic acid intake during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal health status at delivery at El-jomhoria hospital  in Benghazi 2013.  

Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of delivered mothers at Al-jomhuria hospital in Benghazi during 2013.The sample size was 203 delivered mothers. The

Results: The study revealed that 90.6% of pregnant women received folic acid and 89.7% iron.  The study reported a significant effect of iron intake on maternal health status at delivery (odds ratio= 5.9, CI (1.3-26.7). Also, the study reported a significant relation between the incidence and type of congenital anomalies and folic acid intake during pregnancy (X22=9.8 & P=0.007), while reported no significant relation with iron intake. Conclusion: iron and folic acid supplementation can reduce maternal and child complications at delivery and neonatal period. The study recommends pre-pregnancy folic acid intake and iron and folic acid supplementations for every pregnant woman to prevent congenital anomalies and maternal and child complications during delivery.
Surabaya City Workers, Why Choose an Accountant Career?
Authors: Harjanti Wulandari , Prasetyo Hendra Dwi , Adi Rahardjo Kusuma , Supriadi Iman
Published: April 2020

Careers are important for the lives of everyone, especially those of productive age. When someone chooses a career, it is an important matter in the life they lead. Because when someone chooses a career he also chooses to take real steps in fulfilling his life goals. Same with workers who determine their careers. They choose a career according to their abilities, interests and needs. Different abilities, interests and needs of a person. This study uses survey methods with quantitative data to find out why choosing an accountant's career. The population of this study is workers who are in the city of Surabaya, this is based on the objectives and objects of research conducted by researchers. While the sample of this research is workers who take accounting courses in the city of Surabaya. In this study the results of the analysis of the factors formed by 3 variables used as factors in the selection of accountants' careers are financial rewards, professional recognition and social values. The factor that shows the dominant value in choosing an accountant's career is financial rewards.