International Journal of Global Optimization and Its Application
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The Innovation of Malaysia National Costume at Miss Universe: Memoir Goddess of Kumang
Get PDFMiss Universe, with a history spanning over 71 years, is regarded as the most prestigious beauty pageant worldwide. It was first held in 1952 and has continued its legacy, playing a crucial role in empowering women in the changing times by Phongpaichit (1989) and Malik et al. (2023). Malaysia has participated in Miss Universe since 1964 and achieved notable success by reaching the top 15 in 1970 by Abdul Hamid et al. (2015). The main objective of this research is to incorporate the Iban folklore figure, Goddess of Kumang, into the idea of Malaysia\u27s national costume for the Miss Universe pageant. The research follows a qualitative approach, focusing on the practice and artistic experimentation to illustrate the representation of the Kumang Goddess in the National Costume, based on Peirce\u27s Theory of Atkin (2010). The data collection process encompasses observation, documentation, and visualization methods to elucidate each step undertaken while producing illustrations. The research outcomes yield numerous fashion illustration concepts centered around the theme of the Kumang Goddess. The significance of this research lies in its endeavor to preserve and introduce a fresh dimension to the fashion industry by incorporating folklore characters as creative inspirations in artistic work
Investigating the Ergonomic Work Posture on Traditional Fishing Boats Manufacturing in Lhokseumawe City, Aceh Province, Indonesia
Get PDFThe Sailing ships in Aceh are usually conventional; this shipbuilder usually requires 3 people. Sailing ships in Aceh are usually made conventionally. Shipbuilders need 3 workers. Construction time for ships weighing 1 to 3 gross tons (GT) takes 1 - 2 months. Strategies and improvements in shipbuilding methods have been well-studied in the shipbuilding literature. The location and process of making the ship are in the Banda Sakti sub-district, Lhokseumawe City. It has multiple workstations, such as measuring and cutting stations and assembly stations. Operators must work 8 hours daily in various postures, including standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects. On the basis of the preamble of the Nordic Body Map (NBM), intense exercise damages the musculoskeletal system by comparing the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Entire Body Assessment for workers\u27 assessment of their working posture. In the process of making fishing boats. Results of REBA Labor Calculation: Worker 1 gets a score of 9, Worker 2 gets a score of 11, and Worker 3 gets a score of 5. In RULA, Workers 1 and 2 get the same score of 6, and Worker 3 gets the same score of one score out of 4. REBA received a final score of 2 at low-risk level 1, and REBA 2 workers received a final score of 2 at level 1, low-risk, and performance level 1. Working conditions at lifting stations must be improved to prevent musculoskeletal system diseases in the timber lifting station employees
Integrating Sustainable Concepts into Textile Design Courses: An Effective Teaching Practices
Get PDFThis study investigates the integration of sustainable design practices into the university\u27s textile curriculum through upcycling practices. The objective of this research is to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry while promoting innovation and providing opportunities for students. This study provides a comprehensive literature review and case studies to outline the approach to textile upcycling. The upcycling approach is then integrated into the university\u27s textile courses, encouraging students to recycle textiles and adopt sustainable design practices. This research analyses the design practices used and identifies considerations and steps for upcycling sustainable design approaches. Ultimately, this research serves as an extension of the university\u27s textile design curriculum, contributing to a more sustainable future for the textile industry
Investigating the Image of Architecture Decoration of ShengJing Imperial Palace in LiaoNing Province, China
Get PDFToday, throughout antiquity, myriad ethnic collectives have inhabited Liaoning Province, China, significantly shaping the historical trajectory of the nation and fostering a multitude of esteemed architectural and cultural legacies. ShengJing Imperial Palace is in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. ShengJing Imperial Palace is a royal building built in the early Qing Dynasty 500 years ago. The information value shown by its architectural decoration needs to be further developed. This paper takes architectural decoration images as the research content. It uses the methodology of practical aesthetics, conducts field research on ShengJing Imperial Palace, and analyzes the three elements of visual impact form, political decoration, and national practice to obtain a single evident, idealized local decoration image characteristics. In conclusion, the visual layout of the rational representation of the Shengjing Palace building decoration is clear and distinct, and the visual feeling of the subject is strong and full of impact. These characteristics can be summarized as strong qualitative architectural decoration image characteristics. Under the Qing rulers\u27 politically strict ideology, the image experience category of architectural decoration showed ethical characteristics. This study can be a reference for adapting traditional architectural decoration to modern design
The Application of Bian Embroidery in Modern Fashion Design
Get PDFBian Embroidery is one of the national cultural relics of Henan Province in China, originating in the Song Dynasty. Its original art form, which combines traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy with embroidery instead of painting, has a substantial artistic value and has impacted the history of Chinese embroidery. This paper takes the art form and craft characteristics of Bian Embroidery as the research object, compiles and refines the collected historical materials of Bian Embroidery through literature analysis, physical evidence, and case study, and innovatively applies its pattern themes, an art form, color characteristics and craft techniques to modern clothing design. The practical application shows that the application of Bian Embroidery elements to clothing design can produce high aesthetic and cultural values, aiming to inherit and protect the traditional folk art of Bian Embroidery and to find innovative points where traditional handicraft and popular design meet. At the same time, it can not only make the traditional Bian Embroidery handicraft derived in modern clothing design but also provide a new idea and direction for the future development of Bian Embroidery and can enrich the products of modern clothing, develop new technology and new style, meet people\u27s increasingly high aesthetic demand, inject fresh blood into the clothing industry, and can improve the cultural connotation of clothing itself, and bring the traditional handicraft of the Chinese nation to the world. It will also enhance the cultural connotation of the garments and bring the traditional handicraft of the Chinese people to the world
Modeling and Optimization of Cost-Based Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Problem using Metaheuristics
Get PDFThe cost-based hybrid flow shop (CHFS) scheduling has been immensely studied due to its huge impact on productivity. For any profit-oriented organization, it is important to optimize total production costs. However, few researchers have studied hybrid flow shops (HFS) with total production cost utilization. This paper aims to develop a computational model and test the exploration capability of metaheuristics algorithms while optimizing the CHFS problem. Carlier and Neron defined three hypothetical benchmark problems for computational experiments. The popular optimization algorithms PSO, GA, and ACO were implemented on the CHFS model with ten optimization runs. The experimental results proven that ACO performed well regarding mean fitness value for all benchmark problems. Besides this, CPU time for PSO was very high compared to other algorithms. In the future, other optimization algorithms will be tested for the CHFS model, such as Teaching Learning Based Optimization (TLBO) and the Crayfish Optimization Algorithm (COA)
The Design of Indonesian Furniture as a Solution to Human Life Balance Issues Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThe focus on achieving life balance has been widely discussed in various aspects of human life after the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased stress level results from losing boundaries between work and other aspects of life due to the lack of physical and temporal limitations, causing an imbalance. As one of the world\u27s furniture material producers, Indonesia needs to improve its design\u27s quality for the export market. This paper discussed the solution of interior product design for the European export market as an activity that helps to address the imbalance of human life after the pandemic. The authors applied the Kelley design thinking method through the stages of empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing. The wellness, sustainability, and home sweet home concepts were applied to the design as the emerging megatrends in Europe while also considering the sustainable global cultural and aesthetic aspects. Natural materials from Indonesia were applied with this consideration. The main focus of the design system is on the easy installation concept to achieve product shipping efficiency to the European market. Three designs are discussed in this paper, including the Rotan Storage Credenza, Multifunctional Lounge Chair, and Sisal Lounge Chair. The resulting designs are expected to solve the European market\u27s problems after the pandemic. The designs must still be tested in the market through e-commerce and internationally recognized exhibitions
The Effectiveness of Duck Farming as A Psychosocial Recovery and Economic Empowerment of People with Schizophrenia (ODS) and Their Family
Get PDFSchizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, one type of mental disorder that experiences distortions (deviations) of thought due to a chemical balance disorder in the brain that causes sufferers to experience disturbances in thinking, perception, time and speech orientation, feelings, and even behavior disorders. People who experience or suffer from it are called ODS (People with Schizophrenia). Their strange and deviant behavior even has some ODS who have violent behavior that endangers themselves and those around them, making the community afraid and not daring to take risks to employ them. When ODS conditions are unstable, their behavior causes them to be unable to work productively and concentrate, so their performance is low and not working. This condition makes it difficult for ODS to get a job. Pioneering and owning a duck farming business or operating in a duck farming business for business owners who understand the conditions of ODS is one of the alternative earning businesses that can be a source of income for ODS families and families. In addition, duck farming has a recreational element that can help the psychological recovery process for ODS. This study uses qualitative research methods. This study interviewed the market people of ODS, families, mental hospital staff, and business partners
Investigating the Malay Traditional Jewellery: A Complementary Element in Malay Women\u27s Costumes in Malaysia
Get PDFThis paper explores the significance of traditional Jewellery as a complementary element in Malay women\u27s costumes in Malaysia. This study examines the factors associated with selecting Jewellery to complement Malay women\u27s costumes. The approach of this study is qualitative, applying Malay aesthetic principles to understand how to design Jewellery in Malay culture. The study finds that traditional Jewellery serves multiple functions, including enhancing the wearer\u27s beauty, expressing social status, and embodying cultural identity. The authors argue that the continued use of traditional Jewellery in Malay women\u27s costumes reflects the enduring importance of cultural heritage and the value placed on maintaining traditional practices in contemporary Malaysian society. The authors found that traditional Jewellery serves multiple functions, including enhancing the wearer\u27s beauty, expressing social status, and embodying cultural identity. The continued use of traditional Jewellery in Malay women\u27s costumes reflects the enduring importance of cultural heritage and the value placed on maintaining traditional practices in contemporary Malaysian society. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the significance of traditional Jewellery in Malay women\u27s costumes in Malaysia. It has provided a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing the selection of Jewellery to complement Malay women\u27s costumes. The study provides insights into contemporary Malaysia\u27s complex interplay between tradition and modernity
The Role of Social Media Adoption and Its Impact on the Business Performance of Craftsmen in Tulung Agung
Get PDFThis study employs a quantitative survey-based method to explore the adoption of social media by woodcraft businesses in Tulung Agung. With a population of 125 business owners, a sample of 100 respondents were selected using purposive sampling techniques. The survey was conducted through an online questionnaire, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) through the smart PLS 3 application. The results indicate that relative benefits and cost-effectiveness do not significantly impact social media adoption. However, compatibility has proven to have a positive and significant influence. Furthermore, social media adoption significantly and positively affects the performance of woodcraft business owners. In conclusion, compatibility plays a crucial role in social media adoption, which, in turn, positively impacts the business performance of woodcraft entrepreneurs. Implementing marketing strategies and interactions through social media can be an effective step to enhance competitiveness and success for micro and small businesses in this sector