Excavated Earth Area Maximization as a Basement and Outdoor Living Space on a Sloped Terrain Housing

The cut-and-fill technique frequently creates a space for housing on sloped terrain. Some developers use the contours of the land on sloped terrain for garden areas instead of developing it into space to reduce production costs when building houses. By developing structures for building reinforcement, this research seeks to use the excavated earth area in the sloped terrain as storage space and outdoor living space. A single case study in a Malang City home situated on a sloping terrain served as the research approach. Primary data were collected through field surveys and customer interviews to determine the design of the room based on space requirements. Secondary data for this study also comes from a literature review. The first step for the architect is to plan the room's layout following the client's requirements. The next stage is to choose the foundation for the project by taking the soil's structure and condition. The final stage is also decided upon the outdoor living space's finishing material and the furniture for the outdoor room. The final result indicates that the excavated earth area is beneficial as a storage place at the bottom and an outdoor living area at the top. Outdoor living spaces are beneficial because they provide extra space and address home design issues by reducing the spread of airborne viruses like Covid-19. Maximizing excavated earth as a warehouse space and functioning as an outdoor living space is one of the applications of sustainable design in architecture.

User Experience Evaluation of Kindteractive Application to Improve User Experience of Kindergarten Interior Introduction

Technological advancements, such as the usage of augmented reality (AR) technology, are increasingly supporting the creation and implementation of more interactive learning media in the field of education. The conditions and scenario of the Covid-19 epidemic are also driving an increase in digital and online schooling. The more diverse the apps generated, the more they must analyze the user experience of the application's design and operation. The User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) tool may be used to measure user experience in apps. With 26 questionnaire points, this test has six rating scales: Attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, stimulation, and novelty. The UEQ Quality findings reveal that the Attractiveness scale is 2.04, the Pragmatic Quality scale is 1.68, and the Hedonic Quality scale is 1.17, all of which indicate good assessment results, implying that users prefer the program in terms of user experience. Users have utilized comparable programs based on this data, yet updates are still absent. Attractiveness, Perspicuity, Efficiency, and Stimulation are good scales. Based on the findings of the respondents' data processing, it was determined that the application's convenience was adequate in the user's opinion. According to the statistics, the user loved the program. © 2022 IEEE.

Risk Factors for Mortality in Indonesian COVID-19 Patients

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus or COVID-19 was originally discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 which quickly spread to various countries and caused a global pandemic. According to the WHO, this coronavirus is called SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, it attacks the respiratory tract suddenly and can be fatal or cause the sufferer’s mortality in a short time. AIM: This study aims to find predictors of risk factors for the mortality of people infected with COVID-19;thus, it can help medical personnel make decisions quickly whether the patient has a good or bad prognosis. Faster and more precise decision-making can increase the efficiency of the needs of limited resources. METHODOLOGY: This research used a cross-sectional design of data collection of patients who died and returned home with a diagnosis of COVID-19 from medical records data of PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Yogyakarta Educational Hospital. Logistic regression test was counted with a level of significance (p) < 0.05 using SPSS v.21 software RESULTS: Subjects who died were 63 people or 48.8%, while subjects who were alive were 66 people or 51.2%. Female subjects were 61 people or 47.3%, while male subjects were 68 people or 52.7%. The logistic regression analysis results showed that the variables determining the risk factors for death (p < 0.05) included age, impaired lung function, impaired kidney function, and increased D-dimer. CONCLUSION: Four risk factors for patients with COVID-19 determined whether the patient dies or lives, namely, age, lung disorders, impaired kidney function, and increased d-dimer.

Smart Thermal Scanner Camera Implementation for Primary Screening of Covid-19 Suspects at Financial Planning Office's Lobby

The rate of Covid-19 spreading and sufferer are increasing. It has been infecting many people from various countries, including Indonesia. It needs efforts and community participation to minimise the COVID-19 virus spreading. One of the efforts that can be done is to utilise technology development. Implementing it in the office may be more efficient, effective, and improved to achieve maximum outcomes, particularly in terms of COVID-19 transmission in the office area, ensuring that performance processes run smoothly and maintain a healthy and conducive office atmosphere. By embedding the Smart Thermal Scanner Camera technology directly into the door sensor, it will determine who is susceptible to COVID-19 and thus minimise its spread. The methodology in this research is using descriptive qualitative methods. The modern technology implementation in this office is located in the lobby area, aims to facilitate communication and operational processes. The technology applied in the lobby area is a UV lamp air purifier, touchless door sensor, and thermal scanner. These three technologies support the situation during the COVID-19 pandemic so that workers or guests can use in-office services more safely and comfortably. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.