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eDog: An Interactive Dog Care Application Using an UI/UX Approach
No full textThis project is a mobile application designed to
assist dog owners in efficiently managing their pets' care routines. It addresses the challenges faced by busy dog owners who often struggle to keep track of essential tasks such as feeding schedules, veterinary appointments, grooming, and other dog care activities. Furthermore, while mobile applications can be an ideal solution for quick services, the poor UI/UX design and features of some existing apps often leads to user dissatisfaction.
By leveraging a user-centered design methodology and adopting Agile development practices, this project ensures iterative improvements to user needs throughout the development process. The application features reminders, notifications for upcoming tasks, and a pet log to monitor vital details. The use of Agile methodology facilitates the incremental delivery of these
features, enabling continuous feedback and refinement to align with user expectations. This project aims to enhance the quality of life for both dog owners and their pets through an accessible, user-friendly, and engaging digital platform. By integrating UI/UX principles and iterative Agile practices, the project simplifies pet care management, addresses usability challenges, and fosters stronger bonds between owners and their dogs while maintaining a flexible and innovative approach to development
eSaku: An Interactive Mobile App for University Students to Manage Expenses
No full texteSaku is an interactive mobile application designed to help university students manage their finances more
effectively. The development process follows the Rapid
Application Development (RAD) methodology, which emphasizes iterative design and user feedback to create a functional and user-friendly product. Data for the app’s design and features were gathered through surveys conducted among university students to ensure that it meets their specific financial management needs. The aim of eSaku is to provide students with a comprehensive tool that enables them to track their expenses, plan budgets, set financial goals, and monitor their spending habits. The app includes key features such as income and expense tracking, semester-based budgeting, goal setting for savings, and payment reminders for academic-related expenses. Users can categorize financial records and analyze their spending through visual charts, while its intuitive interface allows easy navigation across various financial tasks. By focusing on the essential financial management needs of university students, eSaku aims to help students understand
their financial habits, make informed decisions, and achieve their financial goals through a simple and efficient mobile platform
Heritagization of Buddhist music in China: A systematic literature review
No full textBuddhist music has played a central role in traditional Chinese music since the Han Dynasty. Over time, societal
changes have placed much of this musical heritage at risk of disappearing. In response, the Chinese government has actively strengthened efforts to safeguard and preserve Buddhist music as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The study of heritagization has recently gained attention in China due to its potential to influence the preservation, transmission, and development of Buddhist music. Heritagization is considered a key factor in ensuring the continuity and evolution of this musical tradition. To investigate this process, a systematic review of twenty relevant studies was conducted using SCOPUS,
Web of Science, and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure). Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, guided by the PRISMA framework, ensured a rigorous and reliable methodology. The findings indicate that heritagization has had a significant and transformative impact on Chinese Buddhist music. It supports conservation initiatives, facilitates ongoing transmission, and emphasizes the cultural value of the music through its recognition as ICH. Additionally, heritagization has
contributed to the internationalization of Chinese Buddhist music, enhancing its global recognition and appreciation. This study highlights the important roles of ICH gatekeepers and practitioners in sustaining Chinese Buddhist music. Drawing on academic literature addressing ICH, heritagization, Buddhist rituals, and musical practices, the review synthesizes prior research to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and identify areas for further study. The findings are relevant to historians, musicologists, religious practitioners, and others engaged in the study and preservation of religious music, offering theoretical and practical insights for safeguarding this culturally significant tradition
First Gut Microbiome Profiling of the Critically Endangered Tricolour Langur (Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger) and Vulnerable Silvery Langur (Trachypithecus cristatus) in Sarawak, Malaysia
No full textDNA metabarcoding is used to explore the gut microbiome of Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger and Trachypithecus cristatus from the Jemoreng Protected Forest. Phylum Firmicutes, family Lachnospiraceae, and genus Shuttleworthia are suggested as the key microbiome components for both species. The microbiome was primarily composed of beneficial bacteria essential for food digestion
The spatial analysis of FDI, R&D and economic growth in China
No full textThis study aims to examine the spatial spillover effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) and research and development (R&D) on China’s economic growth. Using panel data
from 30 provinces between 2000 and 2022, the study applies spatial econometric models incorporating foreign trade openness, government expenditure, and population to
capture interregional dynamics. The results reveal that both FDI and R&D significantly enhance provincial economic growth and exert positive spatial spillover effects on
neighboring regions. Specifically, a 1% increase in FDI and R&D capital stock raises GDP by 0.02% and 0.05%, respectively, while interprovincial spillovers contribute 0.71% to the growth of adjacent provinces. These findings suggest that institutional innovation, regional cooperation, and the establishment of high-quality FDI-driven R&D centers are crucial to fostering a sustainable FDI–R&D–regional growth mechanism in China’s economy
Diversity and composition of Crustacean and Mollusk in mangrove area of Sampang and Pamekasan Districts, Madura Island, Indonesia
No full textHaqqi MRA, Sholichah DM, Ashila J, Reza AD, Indrawan M, Dadiono MS, Yap CK, Rahim KABA, Setyawan AD. 2024. Diversity
and composition of Crustacean and Mollusk in mangrove area of Sampang and Pamekasan Districts, Madura Island, Indonesia. Indo Pac J Ocean Life 8: 59-71. Mangrove ecosystem in Indonesia is the largest in the world and contains various biota with a great interest to
study. An example of mangrove ecosystems can be found in Sampang and Pamekasan Districts, Madura Island which have a high potential for biodiversity, such as Crustacean and Mollusk. However, information regarding the diversity of Crustaceans and Mollusks in that territory is still very limited. Therefore, this research was conducted to assess the diversity of Crustaceans and Mollusks in the
mangrove area of Sampang and Pamekasan Districts. The study was conducted in December 2023 with data collection located at four stations: (i) Taddan, Camplong Sub-district and (ii) Song-Osong Beach, Sampang Sub-district, both in Sampang District; (iii) Branta Tinggi and (iv) Raya Ambat Street both in Tlanakan Sub-district, Pamekasan District. Data on biotic and abiotic environmental parameters was collected and sampling of Crustacean and Mollusk was conducted using Visual Encounter Survey (VES) and direct catching. The results showed that mangrove ecosystem in Sampang and Pamekasan Districts had certain similarities, i.e. both were
composed by vegetation of Sonneratia alba, Avicennia marina, Sonneratia caseolaris, and Rhizophora mucronata. The environmental parameters measurement showed that the study area location has warm temperatures, wet soil, neutral pH, and relatively low salinity compared to Madura Strait. There were 32 Crustacean species with the mostly found was Balanus sp. (barnacle), followed by Clibanarius longitarsus (common hermit crab). The number of Mollusks obtained was 24 species with the mostly found was Pirenella alata and Pirenella cingulata. Based on ecological indices calculation, Crustacean on study area location had moderate diversity, high species richness, high evenness or stable community, and indicates no dominant species. While the Mollusk on study area location had moderate diversity, moderate species richness, high evenness or stable community, and indicates no dominant species. Station 3 (Branta Tinggi) had the highest number of Crustacean species, diversity, species richness, and evenness, while Station 4 (Raya Ambat Street)
had the highest number of Mollusk species, diversity, species richness, and evenness
Competency in chest X-ray interpretation: Variations across medical experiences and training levels
No full textABSTRACT
Introduction: Chest X-ray (CXR) remains one of the most
commonly used diagnostic imaging tools in clinical practice.
However, the accuracy and competency in reading and
interpreting CXRs can vary significantly across different
levels of medical practitioners, ranging from house officers
to senior specialists. The purpose of this study was to
assess competency in CXR interpretation among doctors at
different stages of their medical careers.
Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study
conducted using CXRs, which were displayed digitally. A
total of 305 participants were recruited, including house
officers, medical officers, and registrars in specialty
training. A standard set of ten radiographs was chosen, and
the participants were required to interpret the CXR in
multiple-choice format. Data analysis was performed via IBM
SPSS Statistics software, version 25.
Results: Clinical history improved the ability to accurately
interpret CXR, with the percentage of participants who
accurately interpreted CXRs increasing from 21% of
participants who achieved high scores without clinical
history to 63.6% of participants who achieved high scores
with clinical history. The participants' field of interest and
confidence level when reporting a CXR without history were
associated with higher accuracy (p<0.05) when interpreting
a CXR. However, when the clinical history was given to the
participant, only the confidence level of the participant
affected the final score of the CXR. There is no significant
difference in the ability of doctors to interpret CXR despite
the difference in seniority in practice; moreover,
undergraduate exposure does not play a significant role.
Conclusion: Structured teaching, continuous practice,
feedback and integration into clinical decision-making are
the keys that translate to greater competency in CXR
interpretation. Future researches should emphasize on
multicenter approach as it enhances the generalizability of
findings to a broader national context
Heavy metal contamination in sediments of the Sematan-Serayan River, Sarawak: Assessment of pollution indices and environmental risk implications
No full textSediments in river systems act as both sinks and sources of pollutants, which can have significant environmental and health implications. This study aimed to assess the concentrations of heavy metals in relation to total organic carbon (TOC) in the sediments of the Sematan-Serayan River, Sarawak, Malaysia. Sediment samples were collected in November 2024. Heavy metal and TOC concentrations were analysed via flame atomic absorption spectroscopy and a TOC analyser, respectively. The average heavy metal concentrations decreased in the order of Fe > Al > As > Zn > Ni > Cr > Pb > Mn > Cu > Co > Cd. Higher heavy metal concentrations associated with TOC were observed, particularly at stations close to anthropogenic activities, indicating pollution hotspots. The surface sediments were dominated by sand (> 90%). Pollution indices, including the contamination factor (CF), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), pollution load index (PLI), and potential ecological risk index (RI), were used to assess the severity of environmental pollution. All the stations were highly contaminated (CF > 6) and moderately to strongly polluted by Pb and As (Igeo > 2). Moreover, Stations 1 and 3–7 were considered deteriorated zones during the monsoon season (PLI > 1). The RI was very high (RI > 600) for Pb, As, Cu, Zn, and Cr at all stations. A comparison of the pollution indices with hierarchical cluster analysis suggested that anthropogenic activities were the main sources of heavy metal contamination in this river, potentially disturbing the biological functions of the benthos
OWASP A03 Injection Vulnerability in Web Application Development
Get PDFWeb applications are crucial for businesses and individuals by providing efficient communication, collaboration, and access to services and information via browsers, boosting connectedness, productivity, and creativity in the digital era. Insecure web applications pose risks of data breaches, malware, and unauthorized access which jeopardize user privacy, trust, and organizational security. Web developers must be knowledgeable and prepared to deal with common vulnerabilities in web applications. A prototype web application (https://webriska3.tech) with lesson and editor module is developed to train web developers on the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top Ten security risks, focusing on A03 - Injection vulnerability. OWASP A03 Injection vulnerability is one of the most common vulnerabilities that is at the heart of any database-driven web applications. Evaluation on the prototype in improvement knowledge on A03 – Injection vulnerability, testers are recruited to complete two coding tasks in laboratory environment. 80% of testers mastered Output escaping/encoding defensive technique while Prepared statement/Parameterized Query defensive technique is the hardest to master. The prototype obtained average System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 57 that is below average, indicating issues with the prototype interface. This work showed promising results of increase understanding on A03 Injection vulnerability and implementation skills to protect web application against attack and exploitations
Impact of internal factors on halal food business performance: The mediating effects of halal critical point
No full textPurpose - This study aims to investigate the correlation between internal factors such as halal executive competencies and commitment, management commitment, training and development, technology capabilities, cooperation and coordination, customer and supplier support, and the performance of halal food businesses, focusing on financial and operational aspects. This study also examines the mediating effect of halal critical points (HCP) on internal factors and halal food business performance.
Design/methodology/approach - This study analyses 156 survey responses from halal audit management stakeholders, such as halal executives, food firm management, and JAKIM auditors,
using SmartPLS. Findings - According to this study, the operational and financial performance of halal food businesses is significantly improved by internal factors such as halal executive competencies and technological capabilities, rather than aspects of customer and supplier support. Additionally, the study found no evidence to suggest that HCP played a role in mediating the relationship between internal factors and halal food business performance. Originality/value: This study reveals the links between internal factors and halal food business
performance, which would help organizations improve operational efficiency and financial performance via halal food management systems