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Mobile application In al-Shafie Poetry
Authors: Din Nik Murshidah binti nik , Wahid Najihah Abd , Din Nik Muniyati Nik , Ismail Nor Asmawati Binti , Zakaria Rosdi
Published: June 2020

The use of mobile applications has grown rapidly in the world of science and technology. Besides, Internet access capability, this application also has operating system just like a computer but in a smaller, lightweight form that can be carried anywhere. Therefore, this application should be widely used especially as an educational learning medium because it facilitates every business. The purpose of this concept paper paper is to discusses the significance and effect of using mobile applications on poetry and literature in general. The study of mobile application in language and literature involves the used of qulitative approach with exploratory analysis methods to obtain more accurate and scienctyfics results.The results shown that mobile applications will facilitate improvements in language learning and literature. The use mobile application in language and literature review viewed very well.
Mobile Apps in Tourism Communication: The Strengths and Weaknesses on Tourism Trips
Authors: Rashid Roswati Abdul , Ismail Radhiah , Ahmad Mazlina , Abdullah Nurul Ain Chua , Zakaria Rosdi , Mamat Roslina
Published: June 2020

The IR4.0 wave has fostered the variety of development of mobile apps inclusive of apps that are useful to ensure the smoothness of tourism activities. These mobile apps have replaced many of the functions of tourism workers in the tourism industry. However, the question is to what extent both the effectiveness and weaknesses of these apps can help and satisfy a tourist during his tour visit. Therefore, this concept paper will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using mobile apps to serve the purpose of smoothening the tour visit and tourism communications. The writing of this paper is based on research focusing on the use of mobile apps in tourism from 2011 to date. the findings of the study indicate that the application of mobile apps in tourism communication isn’t replacing the function of human workers in the tourism sector entirely. Although there are some strengths in using the mobile apps, on the other, it still has much weakness which requires improvements to be made to meet tourist’s needs. Thus, this study will further illustrate the level of effectiveness of using mobile apps in the tourism industry as a source of reference to the mobile apps developer who created the sophisticated apps and fulfills the demand of tourists. This also will further become a reference to LR in improvising the quality of the service of a tourist destination.
The Challenges of Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0 towards the Teacher’s Self-Efficacy
Authors: Ismail Nor Asmawati , Wahid Najihah Abd , Yusoff Ahmad Shidki Mat , Wahab Noradilah Abdul , Rahim Baidruel Hairiel Abd , Majid Norliana Abd , Din Nik Murshidah Nik , Ariffin Raihan Mohd , Adnan Wan Ilmiwati Wan , Zakaria and Rosdi
Published: June 2020

The emerging of IR 4.0 has brought a massive change in the world of education. In facing IR 4.0, teachers today are urged to suit the process of teaching and learning. Hence, the teachers need to dominate the information technology because the new millennia students consist of z and alpha generation, who tend to utilize technology-based learning. Therefore, this study discusses how highly qualified teachers can cope with the current flow of revolution 4.0 according to current requirements. Findings show that high efficacy teachers in terms of student management, instructional strategies, and classroom management are willing to accept changes in teaching and learning. Besides, IR 4.0 has transformed the country’s educational landscape from traditional-based learning to technology-based learning. IR 4.0 has enormous implications for the country’s education system according to 21st-century learning needs.
The Effect of Mobile Application Usage on Dialect Perception
Authors: Zakaria Rosdi , Mansor Noor Rohana , Ibrahim Mohd Yusri , Rashid Roswati Abd. , Zakaria Ruslimi , Ismail Mohd Sani , Abdullah Nurul Ain Chua , Arifin Raihan Mohd , Razak Mohd Tajuddin Abd. , Ahmad Abdul Sham
Published: June 2020

The extent of mobile application usage roles in language dialect retention has roused curiosity and called for research. The fast-paced world that we are living in today has resulted in many effects with regard to the use and retention of a subject including how dialects are used. This concept paper talks in general about the significance and effect of using mobile applications on dialect and language. The use of mobile applications in most cases has become a very handy tool for every business. We have to admit that it is a time-saving, financial, and information-sharing system that makes things go faster and travel more efficiently. The study of mobile application in many parts of the world involves the use of qualitative and quantitative methods so that more accurate and scientific results can be extracted. Our goal is to look at the impact and importance of using mobile applications to retain the dialect used in particular and the use of language in general. The findings of the study have brought us to two conditions with good and bad consequences on the use of both dialect and language. The vast education system that we have in particular has demonstrated the significant use of mobile applications. As everything requires a very efficient and efficacious financial system its significant is irefutable. The results shown here will boost the improvement in language learning and dialect retention via a multitude of mobile applications. The use of both methods in carrying out mobile application review have been getting some very good responses.
A Novel Implementation of Knee Joint Monitoring Device using Step Index Optical Fibre and Linear Array Photodiode Sensor
Authors: Salim G M , Zawawi M A
Published: June 2020

Knee monitoring is one of the common injuries suffered by people who are active in extreme sports. Traditional ways to identify these problems are based on background study of the patient, physical examination, and sometimes with the use of x-rays and MRIs. The use of x-rays and MRIs for repetitive use is not preferably suggested by physicians due to the high cost and other associated side-effect related to exposure to radiation. Due to these factors, an alternative device based on optical fibre sensor is proposed in this study. The proposed knee monitoring sensor is based on the use on step index type plastic optical fibre and linear array photodiode sensor. Based on the mathematical estimation and initial sensor measurement, this sensor is able to perform full range of motion between 0 to 155 degrees. The accuracy and resolution of this sensor is 1.0 degree and 0.5 degree, respectively. The aim of this study is to determine the current performance of the device before further improvement could be proposed.
A Review on Quality Management System and Artificial Intelligence Methodology in Autonomous Vehicle Development
Authors: Wang Hao , Adam Asrul , Yang Wenbo
Published: June 2020

Quality management is required in the development of autonomous vehicles because the integration between software and hardware is more complicated compared to conventional vehicles. The potential risks arise due to it is challenging to identify some failures in the early stage of the product development process. In addition, some researchers are lack in terms of quality management knowledge, limited resources and information to develop the autonomous vehicle. Different quality management systems and standards related to autonomous vehicles are introduced and compared in this study. This study presents a simplified product development process that integrates between the process method, failure mode, and effect analysis methods. This study also introduces a review of the artificial intelligence approach into this process.
Critical success factors influencing construction safety program implementation in developing countries
Authors: Othman Idris , Kamil Mohanad , Sunindijo Riza Yosia , Alnsour Moawiah , Kineber Ahmed Farouk
Published: June 2020

The construction industry has always been considered as one of the most hazardous industries globally. The condition is worse in developing countries due to poor implementation of safety management. To overcome this problem, there is a need to focus on improving the implementation of safety programs. This paper aims to identify the factors that have the potential to influence the implementation of safety programs in construction projects in developing countries. An extensive review of literature found 21 critical success factors. Sixteen semi-structured interviews with experts in the Iraqi construction industry was conducted to gain in-depth insight and understanding of these factors. The interviewees confirmed the relevance of the success factors and emphasized on the importance of several factors, including management commitment, safety training, the enforcement of safety rules and regulations, and stakeholder collaboration. Technology is a new factor identified by the interviewees. The findings can used in the Iraqi construction industries and in developing countries to support the implementation of safety programs.
Integrated Control of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) using PSoC
Authors: Abdullah M A C , Yahya A , Shukri W N W M
Published: June 2020

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the earliest non-conventional machining in order to manufacture very accurate 3-D complex components on any electrically conductive materials. In die-sinking EDM, a pulse discharge occurs in a small spark gap between electrically conductive workpiece and electrode in dielectric medium. This paper proposed a new integrated control system using Programmable System-on-Chip (PSoC) for Die-sinking EDM in order to enhance Material Removal Rate (MRR). The MRR result of EDM-PSoC system is higher than EDM-Ben Fleming system due to the effect off high speed processing data analysis using PID algorithm in PSoC microcontroller and leads to improving system efficiency 41%.
Investigating reliability and validity of student performance assessment in Higher Education using Rasch Model
Authors: Petra Tengku Zatul Hidayah Tengku , Aziz Mohd Juzaiddin Ab
Published: June 2020

The quality and outcomes of higher education institutions are gaining tremendous levels of interest due to the competitive environment nowadays. The process of teaching, learning, and evaluation of students indicates the students and programme performance in higher education. However, measurement of the students’ performance from the assessment remains vague when arithmetical methods based on raw scores were used. For the past several decades, a few studies have been conducted on the impact of assessment implemented towards students and programme performance. In this study, the authors investigated the performance of student assessment implemented by institutions using the result of student learning outcomes in terms of attributes’ reliability and validity. The student assessment result was divided into six attributes (knowledge, problem solving, communication, group work, lab work, and design skill) as the weighting factors for evaluating students’ performance. The test showed that the assessment implemented was valid and reliable, thus appropriate and effective in measuring students’ achievement and programme performance.
Multi Agent System (MAS) for Bus Driver Duty Reassignment in the Event of Late for Second Piece of Work (LSPW)
Authors: Mansor Nur Farraliza , Shibghatullah Abdul Samad , Hussin Amir ‘Aatieff Amir , Chit SM , Eldabi Tillal
Published: June 2020

Unforeseen (abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unexpected) incidents (UI) are events that occurs without notice causing interruptions to public transport services. In the operation of bus services, one of the sources of UI are bus drivers. For example, if a bus driver comes late for his/her duty it delays scheduled departures thereby causing a ripple effect on the entire schedule. There are three types of driver lateness that are; Late for First Work (LFFW), Late for Break (LFB), and Late for Second Piece of Work (LSPW). This paper will only discuss the possible solution for a LSPW event. When a LSPW happen, the predefined schedule remains the same however the duty needs to be reassigned to another driver that is available. Currently, a supervisor at the bus depot uses a manual way to complete duty reassignment and there are no automated ways of reassignment. Manual duty reassignments are slow and prone to errors. The objective of this paper is to propose an automated duty reassignment in the event of a LSPW using Multi-Agent System (MAS). MAS is dynamic, able to adapt to varying situations and quick at finding solutions through negotiation and collaboration between the agents. Experiment were conducted using the AgentPower simulation tool. The results concluded that the proposed technique is effective for duty reassignment in the event of LSPW.
Performance of Nine-Level Transformerless Photovoltaic Powered Inverter (TPVPI) Using Technique of Equal Maximum Phase Delay Time
Authors: Irwanto M. , Gomesh N. , Ismail B. , Alam H. , Masri M. , Kusuma B. S.
Published: June 2020

A simple inverter is constructed by some switching components that connected in half bridge or full bridge circuit. The switching component can be a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET), transistor or insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) which is driven by simple technique of pulse wave modulation (PWM). This technique generates a square alternating current (AC) waveform but it is still AC pulse wave with rich harmonic production and it is not good for the long life of electric devices. A multilevel inverter is better than the previous inverter. Some techniques have been developed to generate multilevel inverter for main objective to generated AC waveform toward sinusoidal waveform and reduce the harmonic. Also, an inverter is constructed by a transformer which is big in size and produce losses and it can increase the harmonic. This paper presents a nine-level transformerless photovoltaic powered inverter (TPVPI) system using technique of equal maximum phase delay time. It is constructed by two main elements. The first is photovoltaic (PV) module as a main direct current (DC) voltage source and the second is four full bridge circuits in cascaded connection. The proposed technique is that each two MOSFETs for cross position in the same full bridge have a same pattern of pulse wave for the period of 0.02 s. It has a phase delay time of 0.00111 s for generating the nine-level AC waveform.
Review of Human Joint Monitoring Devices: Conventional vs. Optical Fibre based Sensors
Authors: Salim G M , Zawawi M A
Published: June 2020

Health monitoring devices are highly demanded in order to determine patients’ health condition, to monitor the health recovery progress, and to help the physiotherapist during rehabilitation period of a patient. This paper is focused on knee joint assessment devices and technology implementation. Knee joint angle measurement devices includes many devices such as accelerometer, electro-goniometer, torsiometer, acoustic, visual sensory, and optic fibre. There are several limitations to these technologies which require improvements. Many of the existing techniques and technologies are becoming conventional and there is a need to identify and to explore better methods to enhance the limitations of existing devices. The need of technologies with higher accuracy, reliability, and lower cost have always been a crucial factor. In this paper, a study of conventional and latest technologies are reviewed, and suggested to further explore the implementation of optical fibre based technology for the above-mentioned application. Optical fibre device has faster response, better accuracy, lighter in weight, lower cost, and is not effected by external physical variable such as electromagnetic waves as compared to conventional sensors.
Uncovering the Needs for a Hybridized Interaction Design Model for Sign Language Learning Through Experts’ Feedback
Authors: Aziz Nurulnadwan , Omar Azizah Che , Mutalib Ariffin Abdul , Ahmad Siti Zulaiha , Muin Mohd Adib , Annamalai Subashini A/P
Published: June 2020

Nielsen’s and Molich’s design guidelines have been famously adapted in studies related to the design of interactive products, including for learning environment, and for hearing-impaired learners. In current situation, the learning materials for hearing-impaired learners are lacking in terms of positive interactions that promote two-way communication, partly because they do not apply appropriate design principles appropriately for the users. This affects their stimulation in learning activities. Hence, this paper aims at uncovering the current design principles applied in learning materials for learning sign language for the hearing-impaired learners. Besides an elicitation of literature, a semi-structured interview with the experts in hearing-impaired curricula has been carried out. It reveals that a study needs to urgently be carried out in proposing a heuristics design model that is specifically able to evoke the positive learning experience.
Bibliographic analysis of BIM Success Factors and Other BIM Literatures using Vosviewer: A Theoretical Mapping and Discussion
Authors: Al-Ashmori Yasser Yahya , Othman Idris , Rahmawati Yani
Published: June 2020

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a new technology in the construction industry to form a collaboration platform for effective communication and improve productivity and efficiency. Many researches have been published investigating BIM success adoption and implementation, challenges, risk, and barriers. However, there has been no systematic study analyzing the Bibliographic of these studies as a tool to explore a research gap in BIM implementation. This study is aimed to synthesize previously published papers on BIM and propose a new method for identifying success factors for effective BIM implementation by analyzing BIM-related journal articles published from 2009 to 2018. The main feature of this research methodology is the provision of a critical review of the literature and theoretical mapping for bibliometric analysis. As a result, limited articles have been dedicated to study the effective BIM implementation. This research paper has proposed a new useful method to be adopted for identifying success factors for effective BIM implementation.
Discharge analysis of EDM pulse generator
Authors: Dehghani D , Yahya A , Khamis N H
Published: June 2020

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-conventional manufacturing process used broadly in medical applications, aerospace industry and manufacturing in hard material fields. However, information about the process is still in an unfledged stage and it has been becoming a serious obstacle to its more improvements. In this paper, spark discharge condition is studied based on the simulated model of EDM spark pulse generator system equivalent form. Simulated model is verified by comparing with a series of experimental results. Frequency response is established through simplified model of EDM system. Influence of discharge time and stable discharge current on material removal rate (MRR) and stability of the system is analysed. This study is important to select the process parameters, and uses as a guidance to design the EDM spark pulse generator system.
Micro-Crack Formation of Surface Texturing using Electrical Discharge Machining On S24C Mild Steel Material with an Inclined Angle towards Biomedical Application
Authors: Hashim Nor Liyana Safura , Yahya Azli , Abdullah Mohd Azahar Che
Published: June 2020

Surface texturing is a distinct identical feature of discrete dimples or grooves on a surface. In a biomedical application such as hip implant, it has been proven that these dimples can enhance the tribological properties of journal bearings. Realizing the advantages offered by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), it was utilized in this research to machine the dimples for the Metal-on-Metal hip implant application. In this research, three sets of inclined angles of 50°, 70°, and 90° were machined on the S24C mild steel material using EDM with pulse currents of 1A, 2A, and 3A. This research focuses on micro-crack formation along the edge of the surface of the dimple after EDM machining, which is critical in a contact sliding bearing.
Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete an Alternative Material for Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Concrete Structures: A Review
Authors: Nursyamsi Nursyamsi , Tarigan Johannes , Abu Bakar B.H. , Hardjasaputra Harianto
Published: June 2020

Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) is a more powerful concrete material compared to the conventional concrete. With its low permeability level, UHPFRC possesses an exceptional durability. Therefore, it is strongly recommended as a material for rehabilitation and strengthening for concrete structures. In addition to its performances, UHPFRC also holds superior mechanical properties, including compressive strength, split tensile strength, ductility and workability. In general, UHPFRC dimensions are categorized to be thinner than the conventional concrete, making it as an advantage of UHPFRC application. However, since all fine and coarse aggregates in the conventional concrete are replaced with very fine aggregates, UHPFRC is unable to be fabricated considering its availability in certain location. To date, researches on UHPFRC as a reinforced material have developed significantly, covering the discovery to increase the compressive strength, flexural strength, high bonding strength, durability and thickness. The aim of this paper is to review previous findings of UHPFRC to be utilized as conventional concrete repair material.
Preparation and Characterization of Grease using Used Cooking Oil and Used Engine Oil
Authors: Ong Huei Ruey , Iskandar Wan Mohd Eqhwan , Goh Choon Phang , Hong Chi Shein , Khan Md. Maksudur Rahman , Mohamed Mohammad Khairul Anuar
Published: June 2020

Used engine oil (UEO) and used cooking oil (UCO) are treated as hazard to human health and the environment. A proper management of them are necessary to prevent its adverse impacts. This study is to examine the potential of UEO and UCO used as raw material in preparing grease. UEO and UCO has the potential in replacing the base fluid (mineral oil) and thickener precursor, respectively in conventional grease making. The thickener has been prepared by using calcium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide to react with UCO with the ratio of 1:2 (hydroxide: UCO) and denoted as calcium and sodium thickener, respectively. In grease making, different concentration of thickener (20, 30 and 40%) was used to react with UEO for 180 min at 160 – 180 °C. The formation of grease is confirmed by FTIR analysis, where a new peak was form in 1377 cm−1 – 1423 cm−1. Apart from that it was found that, 20% calcium thickener with 80% UEO grease and 40% sodium thickener with 60% UEO grease were comparable with commercial grease in term of dropping point and water resistance properties.
Indicator Saturation in Autoregressive Model using gets in R: A Computational Simulation and Empirical Evidence in Shariah Compliant Index
Authors: Nasir M Azim M , Ismail Mohd Tahir
Published: June 2020

Structural changes is very important in analysing an economic situation such as an economic boom or recession. There has been a great demand to introduce an efficient method of detecting structural changes in a data series. One of the most recent method called step indicator saturation, uses the extension of general-to-specific modelling framework to detect the presence of structural changes. We believed from the Monte Carlo simulation results that step indicator saturation approach can also be applied to dynamic model: Autoregressive of Order One, AR(1). gets package in R provides an alternative software to Autometrics and it is outperform Autometrics in term of time processing. We apply this method to detect structural changes presence in Malaysia Shariah compliant index market and its conventional counterpart index. The results shows that, there are interdepence between Shariah compliant index and its conventional counterpart. The retained step indicators collide with global financial crisis, so this implied that Shariah compliant index does not immunized against the recession crisis.
Iron Prototype for Domestic Safety with Green Technology
Authors: Masek Alias , Amirruddin Zubair Al Hafiz , Hashim Suhaizal , Ismail Mohd Erfy , Ismail Affero
Published: June 2020

Electrical fault is one of the causes of fires, and its potential hazard is increasing as more electrical appliances were found in each household unit nowadays. This is due to the number of fire cases arising from electrical appliances (i.e., iron), whereby the existing iron system unable to automatically turn off when idles for more than 30 second and missing green technology characteristics. Thus, the purpose of this project is to develop a smart iron prototype with security features and energy saving properties. The main objective of this project is to develop intelligent smart iron prototype using vibration and temperature sensor to get input for an automatic control. The Design Thinking Model was used to guide the development process through five phases namely; Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test. The system was developed using Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller. The product testing indicated that the smart iron prototype has automatically supply cut off after 30 second without vibration and when the temperature exceeded 79 ° C to save energy. Therefore, application of this potential product could prevent major accident caused by iron and simultaneously save more energy when the iron left unattended, especially for the targeted users.
Supervised Machine Learning in Electrofacies Classification: A Rough Set Theory Approach
Authors: Hossain Touhid Mohammad , Wataada Junzo , Hermana Maman , Aziz Izzatdin A
Published: June 2020

Electrofacies were initially introduced for defining a set of recorded log responses in order to characterize a bed and permitted it to be distinguished from the other rock units as an improvement to the traditional use of well logs. Grouping a formation into electrofacies can be used in lithology prediction, reservoir characterization and discrimination. Usually Multivariate statistical analyses, such as principal component analysis ‘PCA’ and cluster analysis are used for this purpose. In this study Extra Tree Classifier (ETC) based feature selection method is used to select the important attributes and three distinctive electrofacies were extracted from the dendrogram plot using the selected attributes. Finally, we proposed a rough set theory (RST) based white box classification approach to extract the pattern of the electrofacies in the form of decision rules which will allow the geosciences researchers to correlate the electrofacieses with the lithofacies from the extracted rough set (RS) rules.
A Comparative Study of the Forest Fire Danger Index Calculation Methods Using Backpropagation
Authors: Hadisuwito A S , Hassan F H
Published: June 2020

Forest fires are one of the threats of disasters in Indonesia. Rising earth temperatures add to the higher potential contribution of forest fires. Many forest fire hazard index calculation methods have been developed to analyze the impact categories arising from changes in meteorological parameters. Each calculation method has advantages in calculating the magnitude of the potential. One method of calculating the forest fire hazard index is needed from many choices of methods that have the highest level of accuracy to predict the potential for a fire. A comparative study of the methods will be validated and guide the best calculating procedure to be implemented for the prediction. Predictions that have excellent accuracy and precision can be used as an early warning system. This study will predict forest fires for each calculation method using the Backpropagation algorithm, then analyze the accuracy of the prediction results using Relative Operating Characteristics (ROC). The methods compared include the methods that have been used in Indonesia as a country that has tropical rainforests, namely Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), Standard Precipitation Index (SPI), McArthur Forest Fire Danger Index (MFFDI), and Fire Weather Index (FWI). Through a comparative study of this calculation model, it is concluded that MFFDI is the best method of calculating the fire hazard index with an accuracy value of 0.917 and a precision value of 0.667.
A Mathematical Model for A Cladding Fastener to Estimate the Maximum Pull-Out Force Capacity
Authors: Hassani Vahid , Morris Adrian , Ibrahim Zunaidi , Abubakar Ismail , Mehrabi Hamid , O’Brien Roger
Published: June 2020

In the last few years, considerable attention has been paid to the roof cladding systems due to their progressive use in the construction of low-rise buildings. The design of such systems has been gaining importance since they are subjected to severe damage and failure caused by high wind events, particularly at their fastener connection points. To offer a solution for predicting the maximum pull-out force capacity of cladding fasteners, this article presents a mathematical model for a fastener made of high strength steel austenitic 316. In this model, the two basic parameters of the fastener, namely the thread depth and the thread angle are included as the main elements of the contact surface between threads and the low carbon mild steel batten/purlin sheets. This mathematical model will be proposed to estimate the maximum pull-out force capacity of the cladding fasteners made of cold-formed A2 316 stainless steel. After finding the parameters of the mathematical model by using an optimization method based on a genetic algorithm (GA), a comparison will be made between the mean estimation error of the new model and the formerly proposed ones.
Author Identification: Performance Comparison using English and Under-Resourced Languages
Authors: Tarmizi Nursyahirah , Saee Suhaila , Ibrahim Dayang Hanani Abang
Published: June 2020

This paper presents Author Identification (AI) task using different language which are English and Under-Resourced Languages (U-RL) (i.e. KadazanDusun and Iban). In this paper, the performance of AI task is analysed using English and the U-RL datasets in terms of accuracy. Different stylometric features and emerging machine learning algorithms (i.e. SVM and Random Forest) are examined to obtain optimal results in AI task. The approach used in AI task is based on supervised machine learning. Cross-validation is used to evaluate the performance of AI task. The findings include the performance comparison of different stylometric feature and classifiers between the three datasets based on their accuracy values. The combination of word n-grams with character 3-grams achieved the highest accuracy with almost 75% using English dataset. For classifier, SVM gained better result for all three datasets compared to Random Forest.
Multiclass Emotion Classification Using Pupil Size in VR: Tuning Support Vector Machines to Improve Performance
Authors: Zheng Lim Jia , Mountstephens James , Wi Jason Teo Tze
Published: June 2020

Emotion recognition and classification has become a popular topic of research among the area of computer science. In this paper, we present on the emotion classification approach using eye-tracking data solely with machine learning in Virtual Reality (VR). The emotions were classified into four distinct classes according to the Circumplex Model of Affects. The emotional stimuli used for this experiment is 360° videos presented in VR with four sessions stimulation according to the respective quadrant of emotions. Eye-tracking data is recorded using an eye-tracker and pupil diameter was chosen as a single modality feature for this investigation. The classifier used in this experiment was Support Vector Machine (SVM). The best accuracy is obtained from tuning the parameter in SVM and the best accuracy achieved was 57.65%.
Research Framework of Evaluation Model to Assess the Effectiveness of Coordination Processes in Global Software Development Projects
Authors: Subbarao A , Mahrin M N
Published: June 2020

Effective coordination is a vital aspect of successful Global Software Development (GSD) projects. Limited studies have examined coordination strategies and their related indicators. Therefore, this study focuses on assessing the coordination processes that require specific strategies and related indicators that can contribute to effective coordination. Thus, the main aim of this study is to present the entire research framework that will be used to formulate the Evaluation Model which consist of coordination strategies and related indicators. Research framework consists of three parts namely research philosophy, research design and research methods. Thus, this study elaborates each of this parts accordingly. The results of this study is the formulation of Evaluation Model to assess the effectiveness of the coordination processes in GSD projects.
Software module development for non-invasive blood glucose measurement using an ultra-wide band and machine learning
Authors: Islam Minarul , Min Chai Ly , Shoumy Nusrat Jahan , Ali Md Shawkat , Khatun Sabira , Karim Mohamad Shaiful Abdul , Bari Bifta Sama
Published: June 2020

Diabetes is a chronic disease and in uprising trend worldwide. There is no remedy, hence, blood glucose management is essential by screening blood glucose concentration levels (BGCL) regularly to maintain a healthy life. However, the present way of measuring BGCL is invasive by using a glucometer and drawing a blood sample directly from the human body. To overcome this discomfort-problem, a non-invasive device to measure BGCL is in demand. This paper presents an autonomous software module with a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) based on digital signal processing (DSP) and artificial neural network (ANN) to process, classify and recognize the BGL signature from captured ultra-wideband (UWB) signal through human blood medium. To capture the signal, a pair of UWB bio-antenna is placed in between the human earlobe. Received signals are captured and processed through GUI and undergo signal processing, ANN training, testing, and validation. An interface is developed to integrate the hardware (UWB transceiver, bio-antenna, etc.) and the developed software module to make a system. The initial system showed a consistent result with reliability and demonstrated 90.6% accuracy to detect the BGCL. The detection accuracy is 9.6% improved compared to existing work. Besides, this proposed system is cost-effective, user-friendly and suitable to be used by both doctors and home users.
Neonatal Health Monitoring System with IOT Application
Authors: Sheril Amira O. , Nor Asmira H. , Tengku Nadzlin T. I. , Mohd Helmy A. W. , Omar A.H. , Muhammad Shukri A. , Ahmad Alabqari M.R.
Published: June 2020

The body temperature and heart rate are important parameters to monitor the neonatal situation. Neonatal need to be monitored closely in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to allow quick actions by physicians when any problems occur. The lack of systems that able to alert and indicates any warning condition of neonatal in NICU is one of the problems faced by most of the hospital. To reduce the complexity of the system at the NICU for monitoring the Neonatal condition from time to time, the health monitoring system using the Android app has been introduced. This system was introduced to improve the existing system to give alert and warning sign so that early precautions can be done. The project involves the LM35 temperature sensor and pulse sensor which is controlled by the Arduino Uno microcontroller with the help of instructions C / C ++, and Bluetooth networking system. This allows the user to monitor the baby’s condition through applications that use Bluetooth networking system. Users must have the application that can be downloaded on Google Play. Furthermore, this system is not only applicable for the physicians but also for others to monitor the condition of Neonatal even though they are outside of the NICU. The neonatal condition can be checked by the LCD display.
E-filing users acceptance in Malaysia: Do government servant has enough technical proficiency?
Authors: Razak Fahmi Zaidi Abdul , Bakar Azlina Abu , Abdullah Wan Salihin Wong
Published: June 2020

With the rise of the internet technology, even more public servants are trying to adopt e-filing in Malaysia. Technical proficiency is one of the most critical element of e-filing adoption. The major objective of this study was to investigate the level of technical proficiency among selected Malaysian public servant. Using a convenience sampling method, 543 data was collected from selected public servant in Kuantan, Malaysia.. The results indicate that Malaysian public servant has a fairly high technical proficiency. Implications from these findings to the government are further discussed
Forecasting patient admission in orthopedic clinic at a hospital in Kuantan using autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models
Authors: Mohamed B , Mohamad M
Published: June 2020

This study is an attempt to examine empirically the best ARIMA model for forecasting. The monthly time series data routinely-collected at Orthopedic clinic from January 2013 until June 2018 have been used for this purpose. At first the stationarity condition of the data series is observed by ACF and PACF plots, then checked using the Ljung-Box-Pierce Q-statistic. It has been found that the monthly time series data of the Orthopedic clinic are stationary. The best ARIMA model has been selected by using the MAPE. To select the best ARIMA model the data split into two periods, viz. estimation period and validation period. The model for which the values of MAPE are smallest is considered as the best model. Hence, ARIMA (1, 0, 0) is found as the best model for forecasting the Orthopedic clinic data series. The out of sample forecast by using ARIMA (1, 0, 0) model indicated a fluctuation of monthly orthopedic patients demand, from lowest was 294 and the highest was 299 patients that could receive treatment from the clinic in a month.
Relationship between technical proficiency and continuance intention to use e-service in Malaysian setting
Authors: Razak Fahmi Zaidi Abdul , Bakar Azlina Abu , Abdullah Wan Salihin Wong
Published: June 2020

Today, it is important to consider the factors that influence users’ continued intention to use e-services. Current study explores the effects of technical proficiency on continuance intention to use e-services. A research model with data collected from 114 e-service users in Malaysia has been empirically examined. Results show that technical proficiency have significant and positive effects on continuance intention to use e-services. Implications for practice are discussed
The role of gender on modifying the relationship between service quality and eternal acceptance of e-government
Authors: Razak Fahmi Zaidi Abdul , Bakar Azlina Abu , Abdullah Wan Salihin Wong
Published: June 2020

The role of service quality in the acceptance of e-government applications is very important. Previous studies have shown that the quality of services affects the acceptance of e-government applications positively. In this study, the researcher examined the relationship between the quality of service and the acceptance of e-government applications and studied gender roles in modifying the relationship. The findings from the analysis of 543 respondents using smartPLS show that there is a positive relationship between service quality and e-government acceptance (β = 0.40, p < 0.01) thus explaining a total of 13% variance. However, the role of gender as moderator in this study are not supported. The findings are crucial for the purpose of improving e-government implementation
Reduction of Time Complexity for CLS-DFE MIMO-OFDMA System
Authors: Sulong S M , Idris A , Salih N M , Ali D M
Published: June 2020

OFDMA is a multiuser of digital modulation technique used to increase wireless transmission rate. As a one of promising technique, OFDMA still suffer from a few types of interference especially ISI. ISI is an interference that occurs due to the multipath propagation and can distort signal efficiency. Upgraded Cascaded Least Square (CLS) with Decision Feedback Equalizer (DFE) had been used in this research in order to mitigate ISI in OFDMA system. CLS is combination of two adaptive algorithms which are Least Mean Square (LMS) and Recursive Least Square (RLS). Although RLS is one of the best adaptive algorithm but it still suffer from high complexity. Wireless system should use algorithm that ran quickly and used available computing resources efficiently. Running time of an algorithm need to be considered in order to reduce cost when being implemented to hardware. Due to that reason, inverse matrix method is implemented for RLS instead of using basic RLS in order to overcome disadvantage of time complexity in RLS. For equalization technique, DFE as a nonlinear equalizer is used because of its performance which is not enhancing noise during simulation. The combination of CLS with DFE can minimize ISI better compare to conventional LMS and RLS alone. This research also justified that combination of CLS-DFE OFDMA with MIMO antenna enable to mitigate ISI too.
Establishment of Water Quality Prediction Model in Pingdingshan Region Based on Stochastic Theory - Markov Process
Authors: Zou KeKe , Li ZhongYuan , Xu Kai , Mu XiaoLing , Li TieSheng
Published: June 2020

The stochastic theory - Markov process is used to predict the water quality of Zhan River in Pingdingshan City, and the water quality monitoring data of Zhan River in Pingdingshan City over the past ten years are used to verify the reliability of the model, which has provided some theoretical basis for the management decision team in the Pingdingshan region to make the water quality clear in Huai River Basin in 2010.
Research on the Cultivation of Information Capability of Tourism Students under the Background of “Internet + Tourism”
Authors: Lin LiQing
Published: June 2020

Tourism is one of the early industries that apply information and Internet technology. With the popularization of mobile Internet, online travel service providers are developing and growing gradually. Under the background of “Internet +”, tourism talents are required to have the ability of information technology such as new media marketing and data management. Therefore, it is necessary for colleges and universities to develop a new talent cultivation mode, continuously integrate information technology into the traditional courses of tourism management, establish a trans-boundary inter-disciplinary tourism teaching staff with multi-disciplinary knowledge, and gradually deepen school-enterprise cooperation.
The Influence of Computer Application Technology on Enterprise Computer Technology
Authors: Li YiZhi
Published: June 2020

This paper theoretically analyzes the mechanism and influence of computer technology on enterprise informatization, and makes up for the lack of empirical research. In practice, it can provide theoretical and practical basis for enterprises to better promote the informatization construction, and help to measure, plan and guide the informatization construction of enterprises. The value of information technology will be further realized to provide basic help.
Research on AGV Path Planning Method Based on Improved BAS Algorithm
Authors: Zhou XiangMing
Published: June 2020

In order to improve the speed of AGV and the ability to adapt to the environment, this article proposes an AGV path planning method based on an improved search algorithm for beetle, which is explained from three aspects: environmental modeling, path planning, and dynamic obstacle avoidance. The simulation results of path planning are based on the bas algorithm. The grid method environment simulation shows that the method has strong path search ability and strong obstacle avoidance function. It can plan out more quickly than other algorithms in very complicated obstacle environment. An optimized path for safety avoidance is proposed.
Analysis on the Tendency of Land Use Type Conversion and Construction of Spatial Map
Authors: Chen LeiYi , Chen ZhaoYa , Niu YanBin
Published: June 2020

In order to display the land use change intuitively, this paper analyzes the trend and law of land use change, scientific land resource management and planning. Based on the TM and ETM + images of 1987,2000 and 2013 in Huailai County, this paper introduces the probability matrix of landscape symbiosis to construct the model of land class conversion tendency, and makes quantitative research and analysis on the evolution of land use structure in Huailai County. The results show that the analysis of the tendency of land use type conversion and the construction of spatial map can clearly show the spatial pattern of land use change and provide basic support for scientific land management and planning.
Development of Computer Technology Application in Financial Accounting
Authors: Huang Jing
Published: June 2020

With the rapid development of China’s economy, network technologies are emerging in an endless stream. Various advanced network technologies have driven the progress of society and the growth of enterprises. The rise of computer technology plays a vital role in corporate management and development. With the advent of the Internet era, major changes have occurred in the business environment of enterprises, which have not only broken the regional boundaries but also formed a global business market. Given the unprecedented trade volume of enterprises, the traditional manual financial accounting work can no longer meet the present demand. The introduction of computer technology has dramatically improved the efficiency of financial accounting while bringing substantial problems and challenges to the internal financial accounting at the same time. Modern network and communication technology make information increasingly open and transparent, which has not only broken the territory concept and boundary but also formed a global competitive market. Driven by advanced technology, enterprises have quickly launched new products to the market with a significantly shortened product life cycle. Facing such a fiercely competitive environment, for survival or development, enterprises have to reconsider and plan their business approaches, management models, operation procedures, organizational structures, and internal control systems based on future IT development.
Style Analysis of Anti-Japanese Amalgamated Army Songs in Mudanjiang River Basin During the Anti-Japanese War Considering Computer-aided Technology
Authors: Pan Li
Published: June 2020

The Anti-Japanese Amalgamated Army songs in Mudanjiang River Basin were created in the context of the Anti-Japanese War. In this paper, the contents of the Anti-Japanese Amalgamated Army songs in the Mudanjiang River Basin are analyzed and the forms of expression are explored by using computer-aided technology to reveal the characteristics of the motivating contents of the Anti-Japanese Amalgamated Army songs in Mudanjiang River Basin as well as the popularity and nationality of the creative styles.
Reform of Higher Vocational English Teaching Based on Mobile Moodle Platform
Authors: Huang MeiRong
Published: June 2020

Teaching reform is a new curriculum resource based on the Internet and information technology (IT). In higher vocational English teaching, a new model of “Teaching after learning, teaching based on learning” has been implemented in teaching reform. In particular, supported by the mobile Moodle platform, the reform of higher vocational English teaching has played a positive role in facilitating the improvement of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation levels in students. In this paper, based on the current higher vocational English teaching practice, the development of English teaching reform supported by the mobile Moodle platform is explored. In addition, the contents of English speaking, reading, writing, translation, etc. are combined to discuss how to use the Moodle teaching reform to improve the English teaching effectiveness.