Prototyping Method Research Articles

Smart Hydroponics Innovation: Blyink IoT Application for Sustainable Food Security

The rapid development of technology has a significant impact on various fields, one of which is technology in agriculture. The use of technology in agriculture, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), aims to make it easier for farmers to monitor, manage and carry out agricultural activities. The solution for farmers to utilize technology in monitoring agricultural land to get more effective and efficient harvests so that they can increase productivity and yields is by using IoT technology. The application of IoT technology in hydroponic farming systems can be done to determine the parts per million (ppm) content in water and water levels in real-time. The method used in this community service is socialization and training for farmers in Medalkrisna Village, as well as testing using the prototyping method connected to the Blynk application. This tool allows farmers to monitor parts per million of water and water levels online and makes it easier for farmers to monitor. The managerial implications of implementing Blyink’s Internet of Things-based hydroponic system to improve food security include increasing the efficiency of resource management and optimizing agricultural production.

‘We didn't need to know about everything all at once’

Tertiary student engagement with information and academic literacy online resources provided by centralized units is low. Although these resources are designed to prepare students for their assessments, they are often positioned peripherally to students’ learning environments. In attempting to position resources within students’ learning environments, our Library team conduct regular user experience (UX) testing of a course we have designed in our institution’s learning management system. Our two-year UX project has focused on the design and organization of resources that show students examples and guidance with how to do their assessments. Over two rounds of data collection and analysis, UX methods of usability testing, card sorting, low-fidelity wireframing, and high-fidelity prototyping helped identify student preferences for organising and accessing our resources. Findings indicate that students value the provision of relevant examples and guidance that show them what is expected in assessments and that they want direct access to that content as part of their courses. Implications for design include maximizing ease of use by positioning links to relevant examples and guidance in the assessment instructions and/or specific learning materials of courses, with the content being linked to positioned within a centralized repository in the same online learning environment.

Analisis Pengembangan Sistem Layanan Masyarakat Untuk Pengelolaan Iuran Warga Secara Terintegrasi

Neighborhood Association (RT) is the smallest governance system in Indonesia that plays a vital role in population administration and conveying community aspirations to the government. However, the limitations of time and the availability of the RT Chairman often result in administrative services being slow, inefficient, and less responsive to the needs of the residents. Therefore, innovation in the management of administration at the RT level is needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services. This research aims to design and develop a web-based information system that can assist the RT Chairman in managing population data and resident fee payments in a more systematic and organized manner. Currently, fee payments are done manually, with information conveyed through WhatsApp groups, which often causes confusion and difficulties in monitoring payment status. With this information system, residents can independently and transparently monitor their fee payment status and quickly access relevant information. The development of this system uses the Prototyping method, and testing is conducted through white box testing on three main functionalities. The test results show that all paths can be navigated well, although there are warnings when accessed through older browser versions. With this system, it is hoped that RT services will be more efficient, transparent, and easily accessible to residents. This system helps the neighborhood association manage finances and contributions efficiently.

Perancangan E-Monitoring Laporan Polisi Menggunakan Metode Prototype pada Polsek Semendawai Suku III

The system for receiving police reports at the Semendawai Tribe III Police is currently still done manually by typing them in Microsoft Word which are then printed and stored in hard copy in the criminal investigation room. Storing files in hard copy form results in files piling up, being scattered, being tucked away, as well as the potential for losing files or having difficulty finding files when they are needed again. Apart from that, police report files in softcopy form are sometimes accidentally deleted, not copied, and immediately overwritten with a new police report, resulting in data loss that cannot be recovered. Therefore, this research aims to design electronic monitoring of police reports using a prototype method that allows gradual development of the system based on input from users. The electronic monitoring design was carried out in several stages, starting with the creation of a report recording module, followed by a combination of report status monitoring features, and ending with the implementation of automatic backup. Each stage is tested and evaluated separately to ensure optimal quality and usability. The research results show that this system is able to increase the efficiency of report management, can minimize the risk of data loss, and makes it easier for Sector Police personnel to monitor the progress of reports. With automatic backup, report data is stored safely and can be accessed at any time. It is hoped that this research can be an innovative solution for Sector Police in digitalizing administrative processes, as well as providing a basis for further development in the future.

An Educational Wildlife Game-based Learning Application for Young Learners Using Augmented Reality

These digital days, the learning curve in the educational sector is changing progressively because of technological advancements and societal demands. Technology integration, particularly, provides the ability to engage in diverse learning platforms, which then expose the learners to an immersive learning experience. This study introduced augmented reality (AR) game-based learning mobile application to young learners in exploring wildlife conservation. However, the challenge in mixing fun gameplay and essential wildlife education to foster young learner's interest in wildlife conservation can be tough. In capturing the attention of young learners, the project aims to create a captivating wildlife game application that combines education with entertainment. This project employs a prototyping method, allowing for iterative development and testing of the AR game application to ensure its effectiveness in delivering educational content. The application incorporates interactive elements such as 3D models of wildlife with vocal features and quizzes elements. Findings reveal that the application facilitated the refinement of game mechanics and educational content based on user feedback, leading to an engaging and educational final product. The results emphasize the success of the approach is not only capturing young learner's interest but also increasing their knowledge and awareness of wildlife conservation. In the future, the incorporation of other elements such as leaderboard, badges and rewards have the potential to stimulate young learners’ motivation to actively participate in the learning program.

Adaptive generic prototype network with geodesic distance for cross-domain few-shot fault diagnosis

Since the fault samples of equipment are limited and the working condition is often variable, it is valuable for researching the cross-domain few-shot fault diagnosis method to assure the safe operation of various machines. As the well-known few-shot classification approaches, the traditional prototype networks are difficult to process the complex sample distributions caused by variable operating condition data and the substantial distributional discrepancies between different machines, which seriously affects the accuracy of cross-domain fault diagnosis. To address these issues, this study proposes a new adaptive geodesic prototype network (AGPN), which can extract the category prototypes with enhanced adaptability and generalization capabilities. Firstly, a geodesic distance-driven learning strategy is developed to better measure the distance between complex samples in the embedding space. Secondly, an adaptive area prototype with a dynamic expansion coefficient is proposed, which allows for more flexible representation of different data categories. Furthermore, an adaptive momentum prototype method is put forward via a model-agnostic adaptive momentum factor, which can reduce the prototype oscillation during training and maximize the learning ability of model. The proposed AGPN is successfully applied to fault diagnosis across bearings with different operating conditions. Compared with the existing few-shot diagnosis methods, the proposed method possesses higher diagnostic accuracy and training stability, thus it is more suitable for cross-domain few-shot fault diagnosis.

Evaluation of prototyping methods for interactive virtual systems based on fuzzy preference relation

The object of this study is the process of determining the optimal method for prototyping interactive virtual systems using the principle of multi-criteria optimization. The paper addresses the task to design tools for evaluating prototyping methods and introduces software developed to identify the best option according to priority criteria. The optimal prototyping method was chosen based on the maximum value of the membership function with indicators of 0.3, 0.7, and 1. Thus, the best method for the given task is rapid prototyping, with a membership function value equal to 1. These results have made it possible to solve the problem by evaluating fuzzy preference relations on a set of alternatives. Additionally, a relation convolution was constructed, from which a subset of non-dominated alternatives was identified. The key features of the proposed approach are obtaining clear quantitative evaluation parameters by processing descriptive, non-unified, and non-formalized input data. The fuzzy preference relations for the set of alternatives are explained by the analysis of the most common methods for prototyping interactive systems. The developed information system could be used for managerial decision-making regarding the selection of optimal prototyping option from several possibilities, by comparing methods based on predefined criteria with arbitrary weighting coefficients. The result of the research is a universal system adaptable to specific user tasks. The resulting data will contribute to improving the efficiency of prototyping and, consequently, reducing costs.

WEB BASED INTERNAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM A DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING

Improving the quality of education in higher education institutions is crucial to support the development of human resources and the progress of the nation. Utpadaka Swastika University, as one of the higher education institutions in Indonesia, is committed to producing high-quality and competitive graduates. To ensure this quality, an effective and efficient internal quality assurance system (SPMI) is necessary. This research aims to design and build an internal quality assurance system based on the web using PHP and MySQL at Utpadaka Swastika University with the prototyping method. Software testing is conducted through Black Box Testing. This internal quality assurance system aims to ensure the quality of higher education provided by universities through the implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education, in order to realize the vision and meet the needs of stakeholders. The achievement of quality assurance goals through the internal quality assurance system will be accredited through external quality assurance systems. This system can assist in presenting document information accessible to program heads, leaders, auditors, administrators, and quality assurance body (LPM) leaders. It facilitates program heads in the process of collecting and submitting documents for evaluation and audit instruments, allowing the LPM to directly identify issues and quality standards in the internal quality assurance process. This system is expected to be used as a reference for further development of an Internal Quality Assurance System so that the system can have better features.

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System

The awareness of the risks associated with contaminated indoor air quality is often lacking among individuals. This study employs a prototyping method, utilizing an Arduino Uno integrated with various sensors to monitor air quality. A sound buzzer alerts users when the sensor readings indicate hazardous conditions. Additionally, a Wi-Fi module connects the Arduino Uno to the internet, facilitating data uploads to the IoT platform ThingSpeak.

Penerapan Clean Arsitektur Menggunakan Mobile Platform Berbasis Flutter Untuk Aplikasi Layanan Kapal

Indonesia's mobile technology adoption rate of 77.02% provides a great opportunity forcompanies to improve their services through mobile platforms. PT ABC, a ship service providerfor various needs, currently only uses web-based applications and needs a mobile-based shipservice application to increase efficiency and flexibility. This research aims to implement CleanArchitecture on a Flutter-based mobile platform to improve the structure and facilitate codemaintenance in ship service applications. The research method used is the prototyping method,with stages including Communication, Quick Plan, Modelling Quick Design, Prototype Formationand Deployment Delivery & Feedback. This approach enables faster application development,earlier identification of potential changes, and reduced risk of failure or mismatch with user needs.The results showed that the application of Clean Architecture in mobile-based ship service applications was successfully implemented so that it provided ease of maintenance. Blackboxtesting with 10 test cases ensures that the application functions as expected and is ready to be usedby PT ABC. User Acceptance Testing also shows that this application meets the needs of users andincreases the company's responsiveness to market changes, the test results reached 86.83%. Withthe division of business logic into usecases folders, the overall efficiency of development, flexibilityof change, and ease of maintenance of the system is increased. In conclusion, Clean Architectureproved to be the right solution to optimise PT ABC's business operations, facilitate applicationmaintenance and testing, and improve code understanding and readability for developers

IOT-Based Smart Door Selector For Double Security: Integration of Rfid and Blynk App for Economical Solution

This research aims to design and develop an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart door lock system by utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and the Blynk application. The system is designed to improve the level of home security by providing a variety of flexible access methods, including the use of RFID cards, smartphone apps, and emergency buttons. The prototype method is applied in system development, which involves creating a physical model to evaluate its performance and functionality. The test results showed that the system was operating properly, where RFID only responded to the registered card to unlock, thus increasing access security. Hardware design that is carried out with an economical approach and simple use of components makes this system more affordable compared to commercial smart door lock products on the market. This research shows great potential in increasing efficiency and comfort in managing home security systems and offers ease of implementation in various types of housing. Thus, this research makes a significant contribution to the development of innovative and practical solutions to improve home safety at a lower cost while providing a sense of security for its occupants.

Implementation of the Prototype Method in Design E-Commerce New World Distro Store

Distro is a place to sell clothes that is currently favored by many people. Both children and adults. This distribution itself has various types of clothing for children and adults. New World distribution provides various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, jackets, hoodies, and others. The transaction process on distros is still done manually by coming directly to the store, for that it would be better if the distro had a website as a place to sell and promote. Researchers will use the Prototype method as a development method that will be used when designing and building applications, while the research method that will be used is a descriptive method through a qualitative approach. Researchers collected data through direct observation, interviews and literature study. The design tools in this study will use the Unified Modeling Language (UML), namely, use case diagrams, class diagrams, and activity diagrams.

Design of a Safe Security System Based on Internet of Things Using Face and Fingerprint Detection

Traditional safe security systems usually use manual keys and a combination of numbers or passwords to open the safe. This system has several disadvantages such as being easy to break into, cumbersome, and the owner easily loses the key, even forgets the password needed to open the safe, which causes the safe to be unable to open. This research develops an Internet of Things (IoT)-based safe security system that uses two security options to open the safe, namely face detection and fingerprint authentication to increase security against unauthorized access with a prototype method. The system uses the ESP32-CAM to capture facial images and send them to the Telegram app for manual verification by the owner, while the fingerprint sensor ensures only registered users can open the safe. Arduino Uno serves as the main microcontroller to manage the integration between components such as ESP32-CAM, fingerprint sensor, relay, solenoid lock, LCD, and buzzer. The test results show that this system is effective in providing security to the safe through notifications, although it still relies on manual verification of faces via Telegram and requires a stable internet connection, and fingerprints that have been registered are successfully implemented. Further development is recommended to automate face recognition and improve the overall performance of the system.

Development and mechanical properties of nano SiO2 modified photosensitive resin for high-strength and high-brittleness 3D printing in rock reconstruction

3D printing technology, as a rapid prototyping method, can accurately reconstruct the internal structural characteristics of samples, making it highly promising for rock engineering applications. However, current 3D printing materials used to reconstruct rocks suffer from low strength and high ductility, which is inconsistent with the high strength and brittleness of natural rocks. This paper explores the use of silane coupling agents KH550 (γ-aminopropyl triethoxysilane) and KH570 (γ-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane) to modify nano SiO2 powder. Through sample preparation and uniaxial compression tests, the mechanical properties and failure characteristics of the modified nano SiO2 powder were analyzed. The results indicate that, using the preparation method with a mass ratio of E-44 epoxy resin, KH550 modified nano SiO2 powder, and 593 curing agent at 80:40:26, the samples achieved an uniaxial compressive strength of up to 30.55 MPa without enhanced brittle post-processing. The failure characteristics exhibited significant axial tensile damage. Additionally, combining CT scanning technology demonstrated that the structural and mechanical properties of the samples can be effectively reproduced. Therefore, the 3D printing materials discussed in this paper provide a viable reference for accurately reconstructing high-strength and high-brittleness rock masses.

Evaluating Laser‐Based Microfabrication in Microfluidics: An Experimental and Computational Trial

The aim of this research is to validate a new prototyping method for microfluidic devices which could compete with the widely used polydimethylsiloxane soft lithography. This alternative methodology uses laser‐etched glass and pre‐cured silicone as main materials. A dual approach is chosen for validation, testing prototypes of a mixing device well known in the scientific literature. Specifically the focus is to evaluate the mixing efficiency (ME) of two fluids flowing through the device. After fine‐tuning the fabrication process, the ME is experimentally evaluated, and the results are compared with a 3D computational fluid dynamic analysis.

RANCANG BANGUN PROTOTYPE SMART GREENHOUSE MENGGUNAKAN THINGSPEAK

The design of this smart greenhouse prototype is one of the implementations of artificial intelligence controlled by the Arduino uno microcontroller, which has actuators in the form of lights and pumps and is equipped with DHT22 sensors, Soil Moisture and Temperature Sensors. The method used in making this smart greenhouse prototype is the Prototype method. There are seven stages in the prototype method that guide the process of making robots, namely gathering requirements, building prototypes/prototypes, evaluating prototypes, programming systems, testing systems, evaluating systems, and using the system. The most important stage in making this smart greenhouse prototype is the stage where at this stage testing is carried out on the results of the design and programming of the robot that has been made to prove the robot prototype is in accordance with what is desired or not. The testing process is carried out in tandem with the assembly process and programming process. In the process of assembling and programming the robot prototype, it is done with system errors. Testing with system errors is carried out to get a robot prototype that works optimally.

Adaptive prototype few-shot image classification method based on feature pyramid

Few-shot learning aims to enable machines to recognize unseen novel classes using limited samples akin to human capabilities. Metric learning is a crucial approach to addressing this challenge, with its performance primarily dependent on the effectiveness of feature extraction and prototype computation. This article introduces an Adaptive Prototype few-shot image classification method based on Feature Pyramid (APFP). APFP employs a novel feature extraction method called FResNet, which builds upon the ResNet architecture and leverages a feature pyramid structure to retain finer details. In the 5-shot scenario, traditional methods for computing average prototypes exhibit limitations due to the typically diverse and uneven distribution of samples, where simple means may inadequately reflect such diversity. To address this issue, APFP proposes an Adaptive Prototype method (AP) that dynamically computes class prototypes of the support set based on the similarity between support set samples and query samples. Experimental results demonstrate that APFP achieves 67.98% and 85.32% accuracy in the 5-way 1-shot and 5-way 5-shot scenarios on the MiniImageNet dataset, respectively, and 84.02% and 94.44% accuracy on the CUB dataset. These results indicate that the proposed APFP method addresses the few-shot learning problem.

SISTEM INFORMASI MEDIA PROMOSI DAN PEMBELAJARAN KELOMPOK TARUNA TANI AULIA

This research focuses on the challenges faced by the Taruna Tani Aulia group in educating farmers about the transition from chemical fertilizers to organic fertilizers. Many farmers find the process of producing organic fertilizers complex and time-consuming, making them reluctant to switch. To address this issue, this study developed an information system that serves as both a promotional tool and a learning platform, facilitating the dissemination of information on the benefits of organic fertilizers and promoting organic fertilizer products sold by Taruna Tani Aulia. The system was developed using the Prototyping Method, allowing for iterative testing and evaluation with direct user feedback. The system was built using the Next.js framework to streamline the development process. The results of testing using the Mean Opinion Score indicated a high level of user acceptance, with a User Acceptance Test score of 87.8%. This suggests that the system is feasible and effective in supporting the promotion and education of organic fertilizers. In conclusion, this information system can help farmers more easily understand and adopt organic farming practices, as well as simplify their access to purchasing organic fertilizers without the need to produce them independently.

RANCANG BANGUN UI/UX APLIKASI E-COMMERCE BERBASIS FRAMEWORK CODEIGNITER MENGGUNAKAN MODEL LEAN USER EXPERIENCE

In today's era, some people require more specialized marketplaces for selling items such as driving equipment or automotive-related products. Individuals need consignment services to sell their driving gear like helmets, driving jackets, and other related items. Many people face difficulties in finding suitable and secure storage spaces for their belongings. This study explores the rapid expansion of internet usage, which has spurred the emergence of new business models, notably online marketplaces for buying and selling goods. The research focuses on developing a simple yet effective online store platform, particularly tailored for sellers at the Indonesian Helmet Shop. Employing the prototype method, this research constructs the application through various modeling techniques including use case diagrams, class diagrams, activity diagrams, and sequence diagrams. The primary objective is to create a lightweight, web-based marketplace application that enhances the transaction process between consignment providers and consumers. Preliminary findings suggest that the application facilitates efficient user interactions and transactions. However, further development is required in the areas of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) to ensure greater consumer satisfaction and engagement. This study underscores the potential of tailored digital solutions in optimizing e-commerce platforms, particularly in specialized market sectors.

Development of Android Application for Insect Animal Recognition Based on Augmented Reality as Interactive Learning Media

This study aims to develop Augmented reality applications as an interesting and interactive learning media and able to provide convenience in introducing insect animals into 3-dimensional form. The method used to design this system is the Prototype method and application testing is used Usability testing. Based on the results of development and testing, the majority of respondents indicated that the Insect World application functions well and is easy to use. Positive responses are also seen in the perception of learning about insect animals provided by the Insect World application. The appearance of the application and the real insect models displayed are also favored by the majority of respondents, and most like the learning experience using the Insect World Augmented reality application.