bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Os Efeitos do Marketing Sensorial Sobre a Experiência de Compra do Consumidor no Ponto de Venda
Authors: Acevedo Claudia Rosa , Fairbanks Victor Sérgio Lopes
Published: October 2019

O artigo realiza uma análise sobre os efeitos do marketing sensorial, o qual é usado para envolver o consumidor no ponto de venda, proporcionando uma experiência diferenciada. Através do suporte teórico e da pesquisa realizada, constatou-se a real importância do marketing sensorial, que figura como importante vantagem sobre marcas concorrentes, uma vez que os estímulos propostos na loja tornam a experiência de compra memorável, fixando a marca na mente de seus consumidores. Chegou-se à conclusão que o estímulo aos cinco sentidos no ponto de venda ilustra uma importante oportunidade para uma marca "se aproximar" de seus clientes e, consequentemente, se diferenciar de seus concorrentes.
Cumprindo Requisitos
Authors: Vieira Francisco Giovanni David
Published: October 2019

Apresenta editorial da RIMAR para o volume 8, número 1, janeiro-junho de 2018.
A Construção de Mercados sob a Perspectiva da Teoria Ator-Rede e dos Estudos de Mercado Construtivistas (EMC)
Authors: Leme Paulo Henrique Montagnana Vicente , Rezende Daniel Carvalho de
Published: October 2019

Estudos sobre o processo de construção de mercados, da performatividade do marketing, e sobre o papel dos atores construção e reconstrução de mercados podem enriquecer o campo de estudos do marketing. Compreender a dinâmica dos mercados, em uma perspectiva longitudinal (temporal) e os diferentes arranjos de mercado pode proporcionar aos pesquisadores um olhar diferente sobre o marketing e sua performatividade. Pretendemos demonstrar como a corrente epistemológica da Teoria Ator-Rede (TAR) e dos Estudos de Mercado Construtivistas (EMC) podem contribuir para compreensão sobre a formação de mercados. Ao trazer para o primeiro plano as práticas dos atores enquanto performam em seus arranjos de mercado, os EMC possibilitam aos pesquisadores uma visão processual do marketing. O marketing não deve ser um objeto de estudo meramente ferramental e preocupado apenas com resultados. A riqueza do olhar processual e longitudinal pode proporcionar um olhar mais crítico sobre a prática de marketing. O estudo dos arranjos de mercado permite a compreensão de associações entre atores humanos e não-humanos para promover enquadramentos e transbordamentos. Por sua vez, o estudo das práticas de mercado lança o olhar do pesquisador à ação, à mudança, para compreender como os mercados são construídos.
Numerical simulation of below ground nitrate dynamics in soil columns subjected to reclaimed water
Authors: Wasanthi N. M. S. , Dayanthi W. K. C. N. , Chinthaka T. D. K. , Indunil W. G. S.
Published: October 2019

A mathematical model was developed to simulate nitrate mass transport and transformations in soil during continuous application of reclaimed water in a laboratory scale soil column. The coupled material balance equations for both ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and nitrate nitrogen (NO3- -N) within the total soil volume were solved to simulate the NO3—N concentrations with time along the soil depth. The model is one-dimensional and based on the Galerkin technique of the Finite Element Method. It incorporates convection-dispersion processes of NH3-N and NO3--N, nitrification, denitrification and adsorption of ammonium on to soil grains. The adsorption of ammonium was assumed to be represented by the linear form of the Freundlich isotherm. The accuracy and validity of the developed model was examined by comparing simulated data with the experimental data. Optimization of the first order rate constants for nitrification (k1) and denitrification (k2) was conducted by varying both k1 and k2 within a wide range until the simulated NO3--N concentrations fitted properly with the corresponding measured values. Optimum k1 and k2 were found to be 0.188 d-1 and 0.0248 d-1, respectively. A sensitivity analysis of the kinetics of nitrate dynamics showed that the concentration of belowground nitrate is largely affected by the flow velocity (v), D, k1 and k2.
Ice-flow history of the Laurentide Ice Sheet in the southwest Northwest Territories: a Shield to Cordillera transect
Authors: Paulen R C , Smith I R , Ross M , Hagedorn G W , Rice J M
Published: October 2019

Fieldwork conducted since 2010 by the Geological Survey of Canada under the GEM1 and GEM2 programs has revealed a more complex glacial history for the southern Great Slave Lake region of the Northwest Territories than was previously reported. New reconstructions
of the Laurentide Ice Sheet paleo-ice flow history have been established from field observations of erosional and/or depositional ice-flow indicators (e.g., striae, bedrock grooves, till clast fabrics, and streamlined landforms), new geochronological constraints, and interpretations of glacial
stratigraphy.
Three distinct ice-flow phases are consistently observed in areas proximal to the western margin of the Canadian Shield between the Slave River near Fort Smith and Hay River further west. These phases are 1) an oldest southwest flow; 2) a long-term sustained ice flow to the northwest ; and, 3) a
youngest west-southwest flow during Late Wisconsin deglaciation, which includes extensions of the Great Slave Lake and Hay River ice streams further east than previous mapped. At Hay River approaching the eastern limit of soft Cretaceous bedrock of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, the ice flow
pattern no longer shows the aforementioned consistent chronology. From Hay River to the Liard River, near the zone where the Laurentide and Cordilleran ice sheet coalesced, a thinning ice profile, topographic highlands such as the Cameron Hills and Horn Plateau, and the deep basin that Great Slave
Lake currently occupies, played a significant role on the dynamics of the Laurentide Ice Sheet during early ice advance, retreat during Marine Isotope Stage 3, Late Wisconsin advance and deglaciation. Other factors, such as increased sediment supply and clay content from Cretaceous shale bedrock
were also significant in influencing ice-sheet behaviour. The role of elevated porewater pressures over subglacial clay-rich sediments controlled the extent and dynamics of several discordant ice streams in upland and lowland regions within the study area.
Trends in the performance of Syrian physicians in the National Resident Matching Program® between 2017 and 2019
Authors: Alsayid Muhammad , Jandali Iman S , Alahdab Fares
Published: October 2019

Purpose: International medical graduates (IMGs) make up one-fourth of the physician workforce in the US and a significant proportion of them come from Syria. The aim of this study was to assess the performance of Syrian physicians seeking residency positions in the US and to examine the effects of visa restrictions on their Match outcome. Methods: An online survey administered to IMGs from Syria was used to probe their residency application characteristics as well as their experiences with visa restrictions. We evaluated the factors that affected their Match outcome and number of interviews offered to applicants. Results: A total of 223 IMGs from Syria completed the survey with an average match rate of 70.4% (76.6% in 2017 vs. 69.9% in 2018 vs. 64.4% in 2019). The proportion of applicants who required visas was 29.2%. In a multivariate analysis, higher USMLE Step 2CK score increased the match rate, whereas requiring a visa and failure in any USMLE exam decreased the match rate. Among those requiring visa, the match rate decreased from 78.6% in the cycle before the travel ban (2017) to 64.9% in the cycles following the travel ban (2018 and 2019) (P = 0.22). Similarly, the total number of interviews offered to these applicants decreased significantly following the travel ban (9.4 [7.5] vs. 6.2 [5.3], P = 0.04). Conclusion: Syrian IMGs seeking residency positions in the US have a higher match rate than non-US IMGs. Requiring a visa and failing any USMLE exam negatively impacted the match rate and number of interview invitations to Syrian applicants.
Are cardiac patients in Saudi Arabia provided adequate instructions when they should not drive?
Authors: Abazid Rami M , Ewid Mohammed , Sherif Hossam , Smettei Osama A , Salim Khan Abdul , Altorbag Abdullah A , Alharbi Mohammad F , Aljaber Abdulrahman N , Alharbi Suliman M , Altorbak Nora A , Altorbak Sarah A , Almeman Ahmad
Published: October 2019

Objective: Driving capability can be significantly affected by different heath disorders; cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) should be considered when assessing patients for medical fitness to drive (MFTD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness of Saudi patients about driving recommendations and to assess the incidence of motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) among cardiac patients. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey-based study. Male patients diagnosed with CVDs and who were visiting outpatient departments were invited to complete a questionnaire regarding their awareness of driving recommendations. Patients’ demographics, clinical diagnosis, echocardiography parameters, and time-to-CVD diagnosis were all obtained from the patients’ medical records. Women were excluded because it was illegal for women to drive in Saudi Arabia during the study period. Results: In total, 800 men were included, with a mean age of 54 ± 12 years. Driving counseling had been provided to 241 participants (30%). Of these, 207 (25%) were advised not to drive for a period of between one week and six months. Five percent of the patients had a history of MVAs during the follow-up period of 6.2 ± 4 years. We found that the presence of a dyspnea ≥2, according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA), and a history of loss of consciousness (syncope/pre-syncope) were significantly associated with accidents (46% vs. 20%, P < 0.0001 and 41% vs. 10%, P < 0.0001, respectively). Conclusion: Patient–physician discussion about MFTD was only performed with 30% of the patients with CVDs in Saudi Arabia. Dyspnea NYHA class ≥2 or a prior history of syncope were significantly associated with the incidence of MVAs.
Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among university female students, Gaza, Palestine
Authors: Al-Hindi Adnan , Redwan Amira A , El-egla Ghada O , Abu Qassem Razan R , Alshammari Ayed
Published: October 2019

Background: The intestinal parasites are still endemic among children, women, and men in Gaza Strip. Objectives: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of intestinal parasites among young female students of Islamic University of Gaza to report the existence and prevalence of intestinal parasites. Methods: A total of 305 stool samples were collected from female students in all faculties and were examined by wet mount and formal ether sedimentation technique. Results: This study showed that the overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 20.6%. The detected intestinal parasites were as follows: Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (7.5%), Giardia lamblia (4.9%), Ascaris lumbricoides (0.3%), Entamoeba coli (2.6%), Dientamoeba fragilis (1.0%), and Blastocystis hominis (3.9%). Science students showed the highest prevalence for parasitic infections (35.3%), and married students (16.7%) had higher prevalence than single students (6.5%). Conclusion: It was concluded that female students also are under risk of gaining parasitic infection in spite of their education. It is recommended that university students should be subjected to regular medical examinations for parasitic infections.
Film Analysis Guides for Dynamic Studies of Test Subjects
Authors:   Motor Vehicle Council
Published: October 2019

This SAE Recommended Practice is intended to provide guidelines for the identification of subjects used in dynamic tests. It establishes recommendations for location and description of target areas on test subjects or test devices, as well as recommendations for photographic calibration and timing.
Filter and Filter Element for Hydraulic System(s) Used on Manufacturing and Assembly Equipment
Authors:   Motor Vehicle Council
Published: October 2019

This SAE Standard establishes a common specification and ordering code for hydraulic filter assemblies and hydraulic filter elements, and establishes minimum performance criteria and test methods. This document establishes two filter diameter sizes, five basic micron ratings, and two basic collapse ratings. These classifications will satisfy most hydraulic filter applications, and thereby can minimize inventory requirements for hydraulic filter elements.
An assessment of Information disclosures by Pharmaceutical Industry: Evidence from India
Authors: Khanna Rupali , Chahal Bhupinder Pal Singh
Published: October 2019

The information disclosed by the companies in their annual reports reveals much about company’s performance and prospects. Investors take the information as base for decision for investment. Under such circumstance, companies choose to disclose beyond what is mandatorily required. Theories like agency theory, capital need theory and signaling theory support the need of voluntary disclosure. This study is about investigating the extent of Voluntary disclosure in pharmaceutical sector of India which is 3rd in World in terms of Volume of Trade.

Objective: To investigate the extent of voluntary disclosure practices prevailing in pharma sector of India, for the year 2010-11 to 2017-18.

Significance of the study: This study aims to explore the corporate aspect of pharmaceutical sector. Any growing avenue is a potential opportunity for investors looking for parking their money to get adequate returns. Thus, Indian Pharma sector has come up in flying colors as an avenue for investors to place their money owing to its 100% FDI . Investors have been looking for more and more information from this sector to ensure the safety of funds. Thus the extent of disclosures is worth studying to place a suggestion for the policymakers to introduce the changes in the present set of disclosure practices in pharmaceutical sector.

Research Methodology: To understand the extent of voluntary disclosure, a disclosure checklist is constructed and descriptive statistics are carved out to reach the results. The checklist consists of 55 items which are not mandatory by law. The checklist is based on dichotomous scale of ‘1’ and ‘0’ representing presence and absence of the checklist item respectively. The cross sectional analysis is carried out to investigate the year wise and company wise disclosure for eight years.

Findings: Though the study observes an increasing trends in the disclosure scores, but the findings are alarming to state that the highest score attained by any company throughout the period of 8 years was 37 (out of 55) not even meeting 80% of the total checklist score. This shows that pharmaceutical sector is not so friendly at disclosures. The probable reasons for such startling results are discussed in the study.
The Power of Ethics: Rethinking Leadership Roles at Workplaces
Authors: Tripathy Mitashree
Published: October 2019

In the past leadership roles at workplaces looked only into bringing profits to organizations, compete with each other and create a brand image come what may. The emergence of incorporating moral and ethical codes developed when both employees and leaders of organizations big and small got involved into unethical practices which lead to tremendous loss in business and involved legal cases. Not only the reputation of such companies got tarnished but gradually they started losing their authenticity in the business world. Surprisingly, moral codes and ethical standards always existed in the organizations’ policies but their relevance was recognised only in the twenty first century when business organizations began to merge and expand worldwide because of globalization and the system changed forever. Organizations today simply cannot compromise with unethical practices and values. Today, organizations believe that good leadership is not merely competing, bringing profits and creating image but also transforming workplaces and bringing changes in the lives of people through ethics. Studies reveal that the integration of ethics within leadership roles can bring significant benefits at workplaces.  Morally upright leaders foster good business, encourage excellent task performance, make powerful decisions and nurture corporate vision. This paper studies the relevance of blending leadership with ethics with a purpose to fetch substantial impact at workplaces.
(Im)possibilidade de mobilização subjetiva na clínica das patologias do trabalho: o caso das professoras readaptadas
Authors: Amaral Graziele Alves , Mendes Ana Magnólia , Facas Emílio Peres
Published: October 2019

A partir da constatação de que os estudos em clínica psicodinâmica do trabalho enfocam trabalhadores em situação de normalidade e não expressam, claramente, como a mobilização subjetiva ocorre a partir da escuta clínica, pretendeu-se, com este artigo, problematizar o conceito dejouriano de mobilização subjetiva em contexto de trabalhadores adoecidos. A pesquisa foi realizada com base no referencial teórico e metodológico da psicodinâmica do trabalho. Foram realizadas 22 sessões de clínica do trabalho com professoras readaptadas do Distrito Federal e os dados foram analisados conforme a técnica de análise clínica do trabalho. A mobilização subjetiva, como um processo de resgate do sentido e do prazer no trabalho, não foi possível de ser alcançada na clínica. Esse resultado se deve ao fato de o trabalho na readaptação se constituir em um trabalho morto, inclusive no sentido de contribuir para o isolamento e a exclusão dessas profissionais, levando ao desmoronamento dos laços sociais e à impossibilidade de uma mobilização coletiva potente o suficiente para mudar as questões estruturais desse não trabalho a que estão submetidas. Apesar de defender a impossibilidade de mobilização subjetiva em um trabalho morto, a grande contribuição da clínica do trabalho realizada foi no sentido de demonstrar a potência política da clínica do trabalho a partir de novos destinos que as professoras adoecidas puderam dar ao sofrimento.
Tédio e Trabalho nas Organizações: Do mal-estar à ressignificação
Authors: Dias Cledinaldo Aparecido , Siqueira Marcus Vinicius Soares , Medeiros Bárbara Novaes
Published: October 2019

Contemplar o sujeito no contexto do trabalho não se limita a uma ação produtivista, exclusivamente como agente de mudança ou de transformação do seu meio, como faz a maioria dos estudos norteadores das ciências econômicas e administrativas. Mais do que isso, envolve a percepção do indivíduo como sujeito do desejo, da realização e da busca, no entanto marcado por perdas, frustrações, inquietações e vazio. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo deste artigo téorico é analisar, a partir de leitura multifacetada, especialmente em âmbito filosófico e psicossocial, o tédio nas organizações contemporâneas à luz do advento, e quase onipotência e onipresença, da ideologia gerencialista nas organizações. É fundamental conceber o tédio para além do mal-estar, de modo que busca-se discuti-lo como potencial para ressignificações e reflexões, como força mobilizadora do desejo de viver. As reflexões realizadas neste ensaio teórico indicam que não é a fuga ou a ignorância do tédio que libertará o homem do encontro com seu vazio existencial. É a valorização do tédio que permitirá o amadurecimento para que o homem possa ressignificar aquilo que já não traz mais contentamento para a vida.
A viagem a lazer como experiência (trans)formadora para idosos
Authors: Sousa Cairo Cézar Braga de , Diógenes Baquit José Airton Nascimento , Ferreira Karla Patrícia Martins
Published: October 2019

O envelhecimento já se apresenta como uma realidade nas sociedades contemporâneas com o rápido crescimento da população idosa, motivado pelo aumento da expectativa de vida e pela redução da fertilidade e mortalidade. A partir daí, surgem desafios para esse segmento etário, principalmente em países que não se prepararam para tal tendência social, como é o caso do Brasil. Nesse contexto, esta pesquisa propõe-se a compreender os significados da viagem a lazer para o idoso. Como método investigativo, a pesquisa desenha-se como exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, de enfoque etnográfico. Teve-se como lócus de investigação a cidade de São Luís, Maranhão, a partir de um projeto voltado para o idoso da Universidade Integrada da Terceira Idade – UNITI. Como técnicas e instrumentos de coleta, utilizaram-se entrevistas narrativas, observação participante e diário de campo. Como técnica de análise, utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo de Bardin, para que se pudesse elaborar categorias. A coleta de dados segmentou-se em três etapas: a expectativa da viagem, a viagem e a pós-viagem. As categorias de análise e a interpretação dos conteúdos nos indicam que a viagem é uma atividade que atribui sentido à vida do idoso e estimula processos de autonomia, independência, qualidade de vida e expectativa de vida saudável, contribuindo para um envelhecimento com qualidade.
Postoperative surgical trainee opioid prescribing practices (POST-OPP): A national survey
Authors: Hall, MD David J. , Mira, MD Juan C. , Hoffman, MD, ND Melissa R. , Keshava, MD, MS Hari B. , Olsen, MD Kevin R. , Hardaway, MD, PhD John C. , Underwood, MD Patrick W. , Hawley, MD, MPH Kristy L. , Turner, MD Patricia L. , Antony, MD Ajay B. , Vasilopoulos, PhD Terrie , Mouawad, MD, MPH, MBA Nicolas J.
Published: October 2019

Background: Increasing opioid-related deaths have heightened focus on combating the opioid epidemic. The impact of surgical trainees on opioid-related deaths is unclear, and there is little data examining the association between trainee pain management education and opioid prescribing practices.Methods: An anonymous, online survey was distributed to members of the Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons. The survey covered five themes: education and knowledge, prescribing practices, clinical case scenarios, policy, and beliefs and attitudes. Linear mixed models were used to evaluate the influence of respondent characteristics on reported morphine milligram equivalents (MME) prescribed for common general surgery clinical scenarios.Results: Of 427 respondents, 54 percent indicated receiving training in postoperative pain management during medical school and 66 percent during residency. Only 35 percent agreed that they had received adequate training in prescribing opioids. There was a significant association between undergoing formal pain management training in medical school and prescribing fewer MME for common outpatient general surgery scenarios (94 ± 15.2 vs 108 ± 15.0; p = 0.003). Similarly, formal pain management training in residency was associated with prescribing fewer MME in the survey scenarios (92.6 ± 15.2 vs 109 ± 15.2; p = 0.002).Conclusion: In this survey, nearly two-thirds of surgical residents felt that they were inadequately trained in opioid prescribing. Our findings additionally suggest that improving education may result in increased resident comfort with managing surgical pain, potentially leading to more responsible opioid prescribing. Further work will facilitate residency programs’ development of educational curricula for opioid prescribing best practices.
A WEB-BASED LAND INFORMATION SYSTEM, TOOL FOR ONLINE LAND ADMINISTRATION IN AKURE NIGERIA
Authors: Babalola S. O. , Uyi I. O.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Access to reliable land information is a fundamental requirement for effective land administration, management, and planning and for the sustainable development of any nation. Many developing countries are faced with the absence of an adequate or coordinated land administrative system that are fit for purpose. The use of desktop geographic information system has been an effective tool for capturing, storing, analyzing, and making land information available. However, in most cases, land information is still largely inaccessible to the public where and when is needed at an instant. With the internet being an integral part of society, it is a powerful means for people to exchange and process information. The main objective of this work has been to develop a web-based LIS that facilitates users’ access and retrieval of land information. In view this, QGIS was used for data processing, PostgreSQL was used for the database design while QGIS Cloud was used to expose the data as geospatial web services. Web-GIS functionality was extended with the help of OpenLayers API. The system is composed of a single database, a web mapping application and an interactive website that provides for pan, zoom, and query in GIS functionality. Adopting the system will ensure an easy flow of land information and ensures there is well-structured process of collecting, storing, and disseminating land information. However, the adoption of LADM may be possible in the nearest future.
FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT USING PARTICIPATORY APPROACH AND WEIGHTED OVERLAY METHODS
Authors: Bibi T. , Nawaz F. , Abdul Rahman A. , Latif A.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Unexpected growth of population and urbanization eventually leads towards disasters, might be natural or manmade for instance climate change, the rise in sea level, pollution, landslides, floods, etc. Subsequently, floods are the worst effects of agricultural revolution and comes up as a potential most natural hazard in the world. It couldn’t be stopped but the adverse impact can be minimized through structural and non-structural measures. Flood hazard mapping have a vital role and is an essential element of land use and pre-disaster planning. Moreover, the Earth Observation (EO) data can help to prepare the updated flood hazard maps by distant viewing. Pakistan have one of the greatest irrigation systems of the world and is the sixth largest populous country. However, having such a huge irrigation system is also a threat to overflow in heavy rains. The monsoon season in 2010, the unexpected heavy rainfall caused a massive flood which ultimately destroyed the agriculture, infrastructure in several districts all over the country. District Charsadda was affected severely by both riverine floods and flash floods in 2010. Furthermore, the floodplains of district is occupied by dense population showing the immense need to assess hazard zones to avoid additional losses. In this case study for the catchment area of River Kabul and River Swat, Charsadda, the flood hazard was identified using participatory approach and weighted overlay method. Results depict that more than 80% of the area was inundated during 2010 devastating flood in the UC Agra.
AN AUTOMATED BOTTOM UP HYDROLOGIC CODING SYSTEM FOR DENDRITIC RIVER SYSTEM
Authors: Dai Z. X. , Li C. M. , Wu P. D. , Yin Y.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. The hydrologic coding of a dendritic river system can be used to indicate the stream order and spatial-structure features of a river system. However, most conventional hydrologic coding systems use a top down (i.e., from the source to the estuary) approach, which does not accurately reflect the hierarchies of a dendritic river system. Based on Gravelius’ definition of stream order, we have proposed an automated bottom up (i.e., traced from the estuary to the source) coding system for dendritic river systems. Firstly, directed topology trees are constructed to organize the data of a river network, followed by the calculation of stroke connections to construct river entities and identify the main stem. Secondly, the river system is then progressively coded from the estuary up to the source according to the definition of stream order in our system. Finally, actual topographic map data of a river system in some regions of Hubei Province are used to comparatively validate our hydrologic coding system against Horton’s coding system. The experimental results demonstrate that our coding system is very effective in highlighting hierarchies formed by catchment relationships. Our method is also found to be suitable for the selection of streams in topologically shallow dendritic river systems with uniformly distributed tributaries.
ANALYSING STUDENT TOURIST MOVEMENT BASED ON THE UTILITY MAXIMISATION IN DESIGNING TOUR PACKAGE IN JOHOR BAHRU
Authors: Farid I. A. , Abdul Khanan M. F. , Umar H. A. , Ismail Z.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Tourism industry has played a vital role in the economic development of Malaysia by driving influx of people, capital and commodities into a potentially wealthy country. Tourism also contributed to a foreign exchange earning of most South East Asian countries including Malaysia. The aim of this paper is to analyse and understand the tourist movement pattern from utility maximisation point of view in reference to the spatial pattern of tour package design in Johor Bahru. Tourist movements from one destination to the other solely depends on the tourist attractions sites available in the area and this corresponds to tourist decision on where, when, how and what time to move from one attraction site to the other. The workflow of this study until the final product is the geospatial map of the tour package that has been statistically analyse from the design questionnaire issued to students on tourism aspects. The method used in identifying and determining the utility maximisation of the arrival time and duration time for each attraction is the mode model. From the statistical result, data validation has been constructed to identify whether the result obtain is significantly accepted or fit by using the elementary statistical test. The final output has been presented in various graph to identify the maximum utility for the arrival and time duration for tour package. *For example, tour package G contains Hutan Bandar, Johor Zoo, Johor Grand Palace, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee Bangunan Kedai Lama and Bazar Karat as the listed attractions together with their corresponding arrival times and durations of time spent.
DEVELOPMENT OF 3D CITY MODEL USING VIDEOGRAMMETRY TECHNIQUE
Authors: Hairuddin A. , Azri S. , Ujang U. , Cuétara M. G. , Retortillo G. M. , Mohd Salleh S.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. 3D city model is a representation of urban area in digital format that contains building and other information. The current approaches are using photogrammetry and laser scanning to develop 3D city model. However, these techniques are time consuming and quite costly. Besides that, laser scanning and photogrammetry need professional skills and expertise to handle hardware and tools. In this study, videogrammetry is proposed as a technique to develop 3D city model. This technique uses video frame sequences to generate point cloud. Videos are processed using EyesCloud3D by eCapture. EyesCloud3D allows user to upload raw data of video format to generate point clouds. There are five main phases in this study to generate 3D city model which are calibration, video recording, point cloud extraction, 3D modeling and 3D city model representation. In this study, 3D city model with Level of Detail 2 is produced. Simple query is performed from the database to retrieve the attributes of the 3D city model.
COASTAL VULNERABILITY INDEX DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW
Authors: Hamid A. I. A. , Din A. H. M. , Yusof N. , Abdullah N. M. , Omar A. H. , Abdul Khanan M. F.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Coastal vulnerability Index (CVI), is one of the predictive approaches to coastal classification by incorporating various coastal variables. This approach is favoured in the coastal investigation as it simplifies a number of complex parameters. However, it comes greatly as to why such assessment is developed in the first place; a) to facilitate coastal management in recent coastal condition, b) to classify potential shoreline responses to future sea-level rise, and c) for management of data storage. Index development in coastal investigation is one of the present-day technique used to estimate the vulnerability of the coast and is affected by a diverse range of variables. The widespread use of contemporary technology nowadays has led to a favourable coastal component to be considered in determining coastal vulnerability and environmental risk analysis. Therefore, it must be guided by acknowledging appropriate data to be used at spatial scale of interest, the geomorphology of the area concerns and etc. USA and European countries like Northern Ireland are one of the forefront country in addressing the significance of CVI in protecting coastal area. A stepwise approach to development of CVI is discussed in detail in this paper. Besides, the potential of including coastal components based on special characteristic at particular coasts for coastal vulnerability analysis are also reviewed. CVI eventually will assist coastal communities in providing guidance for mitigation of coastal threats in future urban development.
FLOOD MAPPING USING SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR: A CASE STUDY OF RAMSAR FLASH FLOOD
Authors: Jamali A. , Abdul Rahman A.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Disasters including flash floods, earthquakes, and landslides have huge economic and social losses besides their impact on environmental disruption. Studying environmental changes due to climate change can improve public and expert sector’s awareness and response towards future disastrous events. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technologies are valuable tools for flood modeling and surface deformation modeling. This paper proposes an efficient approach to detect the flooded area changes using Sentinel-1A over Ramsar flood on 5th October 2018. For detection of the flooded area due to flash flood SARPROZ in MATLAB programming language is used and discussed. Flooded areas in Ramsar are detected based on the change detection modeling using normalized difference values of amplitude belonging to the master image (on 28th September 2018) and the slave image (on 10th October 2018).
AUTOMATED EXTRACTION OF BUILDINGS FROM AERIAL LIDAR POINT CLOUDS AND DIGITAL IMAGING DATASETS
Authors: Jamali A. , Kumar P. , Abdul Rahman A.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. To acquire 3D geospatial information, LiDAR technology provides the rapid, continuous and cost-effective capability. In this paper, two automated approaches for extracting building features from the integrated aerial LiDAR point cloud and digital imaging datasets are proposed. The assumption of the two approaches is that the LiDAR data can be used to distinguish between high- and low-rise objects while the multispectral dataset can be used to filter out vegetation from the data. Object-based image analysis techniques are applied to the extracted building objects. The two automated buildings extraction approaches are tested on a fusion of aerial LiDAR point cloud and digital imaging datasets of Istanbul city. The object-based automated technique presents better results compared to the threshold-based technique for extraction of building objects in term of visual interpretation.
INTEGRATING NETWORK CONCEPT INTO MULTI CRITERIA ANALYSIS FOR SUGGESTING BUS RAPID TRANSIT ROUTES
Authors: Jamalul Shamsudin N. L. , Abdul Khanan M. F. , Umar H. A. , Atan S. N. , Din A. H. M.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Population explosion in the city of Johor Bahru has led to traffic congestions, which hitherto to that there were better movements and flow of vehicles in and around the city. Road transportation in particular has played a gargantuan role in creating and maintaining easy and quick access to various destinations. Increases in the number of vehicle indicate a higher economic prosperity that contributes to traffic congestion within the city. This can be seen in a number of developments such as increased population density and creation of alternative routes over several years, which has still not totally eradicated the traffic congestion problems of the city. Ideally, a good public transport service would carry the passenger directly from their origin to their destination without having to face traffic congestion. The buses may not be available and accessible from certain origins or destinations of residents or they may need to walk some distances from their residents to the bus stops resulting into discouragement for most of the people using public transport services. This paper aims to utilise geospatial analysis approach to suggest effective bus routing that would be able to increase connectivity to rural areas and boost commercial activities through better transportation. Route selection is the process of finding locations that meet the selection criteria for each parameter using Geographic Information System (GIS). The process employs applied multi-criteria decision analysis and network analysis to generate thpsye highest score areas for bus rapid transit (BRT) route by maximising network and mobility and ensuring the newly suggested routes are connected to the existing networks of BRT to serve the community.
DEVELOPMENT OF AUGMENTED REALITY PIPELINE VISUALISER (ARPV) APPLICATION FOR VISUALISING UNDERGROUND WATER PIPELINE
Authors: Li M. C. , Amerudin S. , Mohamed Yusof Z.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Underground utilities locating is an important process to identify buried utility facilities for inspection and maintenance purposes. The process involves the use of underground utility maps and detecting devices to identify utilities as well as paints to mark the positions. However, this practice requires sophisticated devices, and skilful and experienced workers. The whole process takes time and is costly to operate. To solve these difficulties, an easy to use Augmented Reality (AR) mobile application, namely AR Pipeline Visualiser (ARPV) was developed. ARPV has feature for identifying pipelines which allows their attributes to be displayed. Besides, it also comes with colour classification buttons based on the pipelines’ attribute values which help users to discriminate pipelines better. ARPV uses spatial data in GeoJSON format which is hosted on Mapbox’s online database. ARPV is developed using Unity3D engine and Mapbox SDK for Unity. ARPV utilizes smartphone’s sensors to determine the location and orientation of the device, then, render the corresponding pipelines graphics on top of the reality scene through camera and screen. A qualitative testing with an engineer from Pejabat Harta Bina, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia shows that the application has an advantage in providing better visualisation and understanding of water pipeline than conventional method.
THE INTEGRATION OF 3D SPATIAL AND NON – SPATIAL COMPONENT FOR STRATA MANAGEMENT
Authors: Mohd Hanafi F. , Hassan M. I.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Nowadays, due to rapid development and large populations especially in urban areas has caused indoor spaces of buildings becomes bigger and more complex. In most developing countries, the needs of advance cadastre systems and land administration are vital due to rapid development and large population area especially in the city centre such as Kuala Lumpur. More populations have caused more limited space, which explains the need to build a more vertical building. Due to this, an efficient strata management are required for managing the strata title. A study of country-based profile on cadastre domain standard has been conceptualized for land administration in Malaysia that allows integration of 2D and 3D representation of spatial units with supports of both formal and informal Rights, Restrictions and Responsibilities (RRR). Since this research used Malaysia cadastre management as a case study, the proposed model for the Malaysian land administration country profile was embedded in the integration model. Meanwhile, a new working item proposal for LADM Edition II has been introduced on the idea of encoding further integration of land administration with an existing standard such as IndoorGML. Hence, this paper proposes a conceptual model on the integration between both legal space (indoor) and legal object using LADM Edition II and IndoorGML standards for strata purposes. Three objectives had been recognized to achieve the aim of the study. Firstly, to identify the integration of spatial components and non-spatial components for strata management. The second is to develop a conceptual data model for strata with the integration of LADM Edition II and IndoorGML and lastly, is to develop a prototype to validate the proposed conceptual data model. Thus, the development of the conceptual model may provide insights or ideas for future work and land administration on strata purposes.
EXTENT MAPPING OF A MAJOR FLOODING EVENT ON THE ISLAND OF TRINIDAD USING SPACE-BORNE SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR
Authors: Ramsewak D. , Maharaj B.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Flooding events around the world have been increasing both in their occurrence and their intensities within recent decades. Studies have shown that this is most likely linked to climate change effects and anthropogenic activities that lead to pollution. Irrespective of the cause, floods incur massive economic and human losses. Synoptic data on flooding events help to support the planning and management efforts during this disaster event. Remotely sensed data, particularly from satellites is useful for mapping and monitoring large scale flooding events. More specifically, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) allows for data acquisition despite the interference of clouds and other atmospheric elements such as fog, light rain and mist. This study utilized SAR data from the Sentinel–1 satellite to map a major flooding event on the island of Trinidad which occurred during October 18–21, 2018. The peak of the flooding was estimated to have occurred on October 20, 2018. The SAR images were first calibrated then geometrically corrected and filtered. A threshold method was then applied to extract the inundated areas. A proprietary algorithm implemented by Geospatial Enabling Technologies (GET) and based on SNAP software, was used for processing Sentinel-1 imagery to separate the open water and non-water (land) areas from the images. Outputs were then integrated into ArcGIS 10.6 mapping software and the extents of the flooded areas were delineated based on the available data. By applying this method to a Sentinel–1 image captured on October 19, 2018 it was revealed that the total flooded area on that date was 9.94 square kilometres. This study provides a brief illustration of the value of SAR data for flood delineation and mapping but also highlights some of the limitations that can be involved when using such technology.
USING DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY IN CULTURAL HERITAGE CASE STUDY: THE GREAT WALL OF GORGAN IN IRAN
Authors: Sadjadi S. Y.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. An assessment of the influence of using digital terrestrial photogrammetry for surveying and documentation of cultural objects is presented in this paper. The approaches including digital image enhancement, digital rectification and restitution, feature extraction for the creation of a three-dimension geographical information system model from the photogrammetric record and the computer visualisation of cultural monuments. Manual three-dimension processing of terrestrial images using analogue photogrammetric procedures is slow, can register little information and has limited application and cannot be re-examined if the information desired is not directly presented. In addition, it is a very time-consuming task and requires the skill of qualified personnel. It seems there is a need for an environment-based information system with the ability to display precise and measurable imagery for use of the architectural and archaeological information system by integrating digital photogrammetry and AutoCAD facilities as applicable to support the reconstruction of many cultural heritage places. Architectural structuring and guidelines can be used to develop invaluable historical monuments in Iran such as the Great Wall of Gorgan. While the research is in completion, the output of the Great Wall of Gorgan can be documented and recorded in the world.
SATELLITE-BASED MAPPING OF ABOVE-GROUND BLUE CARBON STORAGE IN SEAGRASS HABITAT WITHIN THE SHALLOW COASTAL WATER
Authors: Sani D. A. , Hashim M.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. These Mapping and estimation of seagrass total above-ground carbon (STAGC) using satellite-based techniques are required to fast-track the achievement of the 2020 agenda on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 14th. This attainment is possible as seagrass habitats provide a critical coastal ecosystem for storing blue carbon stock, sediment accumulation, fisheries production and stabilisation of coastal environment. However, seagrasses are generally declining across the globe due to anthropogenic disturbance, resulting in a prolonged growth rate of seagrasses that varies according to the species compositions. Therefore, this study aims at mapping and estimation of seagrass total above-ground carbon (STAGC) using Landsat ETM+ in the coastline of Penang. These satellite images were calibrated with Bottom Reflected Index (BRI) and Depth Invariant Index (DII) to compare the estimate of the STAGC for more accuracy. The leaving radiances of the seagrass were correlated with the corresponding in-situ measurements to predict seagrass carbon. This established relationship with BRI image shown a healthy correlation with STAGB (R2 = 0.992, p ≤ 0.001). Whereas the STAGB versus DII relationship has less accuracy (R2 = 0.955, p ≤ 0.01), adjusted R2 = 0.980 and 0.978 were recorded for both BRI and DII STAGC estimate using the logistic model. Therefore, careful management of blue carbon stock is essential, as this study shall contribute to achieving targets 14.2 and 14.5 of SDG 14th by the United Nations.
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) DERIVED NORMALISED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX (NDVI) AND CROWN PROJECTION AREA (CPA) TO DETECT HEALTH CONDITIONS OF YOUNG OIL PALM TREES FOR PRECISION AGRICULTURE
Authors: Suab S. A. , Syukur M. S. , Avtar R. , Korom A.
Published: October 2019

Abstract. Malaysia currently is one of the biggest global producers and exporters of palm oil. The world’s expanding oil palm plantation areas contribute to climate change and in-return, climate is change also affecting the health of oil palms through a range of abiotic and biotic stresses. Current advancements in Precision Agriculture research using UAV gives an advantage to detect the health conditions of oil palm at early stages. Thus, remedial actions can be taken to prolong the life and increase oil palms productivity. This paper explores the use of UAV derived NDVI and CPA of young oil palm to detect the health conditions. NDVI of individual oil palm were extracted using ground masking layer from the dense point clouds and visual on-screen manual editing was done for removing trees other than oil palm in ENVI software. The classified individual crown NDVI were then processed to extract the mean NDVI also conversion to vector to obtain the individual crown outline. Extracted mean NDVI was classified into un-healthy and healthy trees while the CPA was classified into small, medium and big size classes. These classes of NDVI and CPA were analysed using GIS overlay method thus revealing the spatial patterns of individual oil palm trees and its health conditions. Overall, the majority of oil palm trees of the study area are healthy but average performing. However, few oil palm trees detected having health problems which has low NDVI and small CPA. This study demonstrates that biophysical parameters such as the CPA can be used to detect individual young oil palm trees health conditions and problems when combined with vegetation indices such as NDVI.