Assessment Of Physical Quality Research Articles

The affect of rusunawa design changes to resident’s physical quality satisfaction

The physical quality satisfaction has an essential contribution to shaping residents’ sense of place, which affects the sustainability of a setting. Physical quality assessment can help measure the extent to which occupants are satisfied with the physical quality of their housing environment and enable the community to identify and organize their settings. This also includes the legibility and accessibility aspects that allow people to create clear, accurate images and help users adapt to their environment, especially housing and settlement. This study examines the effect of design changes on residents’ physical quality satisfaction levels that occur in Rusunawa Sombo. Rusunawa Sombo is a rental flat complex with 10 blocks that was built in stages from 1989 to 1994. This flat underwent renovations to 2 building blocks (blocks E and K) which were completed in 2021. However, the design of the renovated building is very different from the original building, with a reduction in the corridor’s area, which was previously the center of residents’ communal and domestic activities. This study tries to examine the response of residents’ to these changes. The method used in this study is a mixed method, where quantitative research is the dominant method. This study tried to collect a questionnaire assessment of the physical quality satisfaction for 48 respondents, of which 24 respondents lived in the old Rusunawa Sombo building design (Block A and B), and 24 respondents from the newly renovated building (blocks E and K). The results of the questionnaire were analyzed descriptively through the results of the mean value. The quantitative results were then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method from observations and interviews with respondents to validate the results. This research is expected to be useful as a post-occupancy evaluation that obtains feedback on a Rusunawa Sombo building’s performance in use after it has been built and occupied.

Physical quality assessment of selected made in Nigeria synthetic surfactants for surface activity in Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria

The properties of high-quality soap is determined by its cleansing, foam formation, surface tension, emulsion capacity, pH, etc. To produce a generally better product, soap manufacturing companies take these properties into account during production which necessitated the physical assessment properties of some selected made-in-Nigeria synthetic surfactant for surface activity. The samples were evaluated based on tests for saponins, foam formation and stability, emulsion formation/capacity, surface tension, and pH at different concentrations. The percentage of each of the synthetic surfactants (Ariel=DA, Bonus=DB, Good mama=DG, Sunlight=DS and Zip=DZ) concerning foam formation at five minutes and stability after 30 minutes were as follows; DZ(6.7) > DS(6.3) > DG(5.3) > DA(4.2) > DB(4.1) and DZ(2.6) > DG(1.9) > DA(1.1)/DS(1.1) > DB(1.0) in cm, respectively. The study of the emulsion formation/capacity of the different samples at different concentrations in terms of creamy behaviour was observed as DS > DZ > DA > DG > DB. All the samples studied showed a good reduction in surface tension. At 2g and 10g of the different samples, the following results were obtained: DS(2.87), DZ(20.25), DB(21.55), DA(21.65), DG(21.85) Nm-1 and DS(22.45), DZ(22.25), DB(22.45), DA(26.65), DG(22.65) N/m, respectively. The result of the pH values of the different samples varied within the range of 10.80 to 10.91 as moderately weak base with an increase in concentration. Detergents studied conform to the minimum quality examinations but regular assessment check should be carried out by enforcement/regulatory agencies to ensure quality of detergents produced in the country meets the minimum required standard.

Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Water Quality Variation in Baraila Lake, Bihar, India

The Baraila Lake plays an important role in conservation of the plant and animal species in Vaishali, Bihar, India. Since, water quality of this Lake is utilized for different human purposes, complete periodic chemical and physical quality assessment of its water seems necessary. Water quality assessment was calculated using the following parameters:- Water Temperature, PH, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen, Chloride, Alkalinity, Phosphate, Nitrate, Ammonia, Fluoride, Sulphate, Chemical Oxygen Demand , Biological Oxygen Demand, TDS, TC and FC. There is no such spatial variation in concentration of water quality observed during the study period. The correlation matrix shows that the micronutrient and macronutrient concentration is negatively correlated with alkaline nature of Baraila Lake. The lake manager needs to study the monitoring of water quality parameters of Baraila Lake on seasonal basis.

Analysis Of Physical Quality And Chemical Content Of Corn Crop Silage With The Addition Of Sago And Tapioca Flour Additives As Ruminant Animal Feed

This study aims to find out the fission quality and chemical composition of corn crop silage with the addition of sago flour and tapioca as additives. This study includes three treatments, namely: (P0) corn crops 800 g without additives added, (P1) corn crops 800 g with the addition of 10% sago flour additives, and (P2) corn crops 800 g with the addition of 10% tapioca additives. Incubation time starts on days 7, 14, 21, and 28. The incubation time silage of days 7, 14, 21, and 28 was assessed for physical quality including color, smell, texture, and the presence of fungi using questionnaires filled out by five students as panelists. Silage incubation results of the 21st and 28 th days, in addition to being assessed for physical quality, also analyzed chemical composition including dry matter content (BK), organic matter (BO), coarse protein (PK), gauze fiber (SK), and NH3. Physical quality assessment data is analyzed descriptively while chemical composition data is analyzed statistically using randomized completely block desing (RCBD). If there is a difference in treatment, followed by Duncan's new multiple range test (DMRT). The results of the analysis of the physical quality of the silage of the corn plant as a whole are of good quality (yellowish-green color, sour smell, the tesctur is not mushy and still clearly visible, and there is no fungus). The results of a statistical analysis of the chemical composition of corn crop silage with the addition of 10% sago flour and tapioca showed a noticeable difference (P<0.05) to nh3 concentrations, organic matter content (BO), and coarse fiber (SK).

Retraction Note to: Slope ecological restoration based on image classification and construction of sports fitness index

This study uses literature method, comparative research method, qualitative and quantitative multiple demonstration method, Delphi method, analytic hierarchy process and survey method, image classification, mathematical statistics based on local characteristics and international experience, and other research methods to explore the construction of national and international children and youth sports fitness evaluation index system. In the process of construction, it is the first to establish the development history of Chinese children and adolescents’ physical quality assessment. Secondly, following the specific program design, we use and optimize the child and adolescent grade index system and verify the child and adolescent physical condition grade model. Finally, the paper puts forward the suggestion of sustainable utilization evaluation index system to promote the health of children and young people. This paper also studies the exposed slopes produced by a large number of slope engineering in the process of highway construction. It has the problems of weak soil structure and insufficient plant coverage. The slope problem of highway laterite in rainy area A is particularly serious. It is very important to adopt necessary slope ecological restoration for slope safety and stability, soil and water conservation, and plant community reconstruction. According to the disease characteristics of red clay slope in a rainy area, this paper analyzes the ecological principle and plant quarantine mechanism of slope ecological restoration, takes into account the two main characteristics of poor erosion resistance of slope, and introduces three new functional materials: red clay and low slope, nutrient content of slope, and artificial soil and soil stabilizer for erosion control. It promotes the further research on ecological restoration technology of red clay slope.

Intercropping and rotation with leguminous plants in organic vegetables: crop performance, soil properties and sustainability assessment

ABSTRACT This research was carried out in an organic crop sequence of cauliflowers (Brassica oleracea L.) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) intercropped with different cover crop species (burr medic (Medicago polymorpha L) and crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)) grown as living mulches and cultivated on a ridge system on a site characterised by extreme weather events (floods) in the Mediterranean environment. The objectives of the research were to: (i) investigate the impact of the combination of agro-ecological techniques (cover crops and organic fertilisation) on cash crops yield, biomass production and selected physical properties of the soil; (ii) evaluate the sustainability of the systems by using both energy inputs/outputs analysis and assessment of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Six treatment combinations were compared: intercropping with burr medic throughout the crop rotation, with and without organic fertilisers; growing crimson clover as a living mulch in the winter crop within the crop rotation, with and without organic fertilisers; cropping system without cover crops, with and without organic fertilisers. The findings highlighted that the introduction of cover crops in the rotation should be recommended since it resulted in higher crop production levels without negative impacts on soil physical properties, as well as in the best energy use efficiency and carbon efficiency in the system. The results of the soil physical quality assessment indicated that the agro-ecological practices had no significant effects on the soil properties. Therefore, in the Mediterranean conditions, the proposed agro-ecological approaches can be crucial to achieving sustainable organic agro-ecosystems.

The Physical Quality Assessment of Residential Area in Jabodetabek – Indonesia with Green and Livable Settlement Concept

Green architecture as one of the concepts of Green & Livable Settlement has begun to be applied on the designing of residential areas in Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi). To find out whether the residential area meets the criteria specified in the Green & Livable Settlement concept, it is necessary to conduct a study on the Physical Quality Assessment of Residential Areas in Jabodetabek with the Green & Livable Settlement Concept. The study was conducted using descriptive methods, through surveys, observations and interviews. The results of the study can provide an assessment overview of the physical quality of housing in Jabodetabek. This assessment can be used to improve the architectural design of residential area. The assessment also shows that the use of the green theme gives the benefit for the promotion of property, and the physical quality of residential area better than other residential area.

Drying Performance of Mobile Dryer and Physical Quality Assessment of Dried Shelled Corn

Drying Performance of Mobile Dryer and Physical Quality Assessment of Dried Shelled Corn

Detection of physical hazards in soil profiles using quantitative soil physical quality assessment in the Pannonian basin, Eastern Austria

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PERTUMBUHAN DAN MUTU FISIK BIBIT KAYU KUKU (Pericopsis mooniana) PADA MEDIA TANAM TAILING PERTAMBANGAN EMAS RAKYAT DENGAN PEMBERIAN AMELIORAN

One of the strategies in rehabilitation of gold mining tailings is used pioneer trees. Pericopsis mooniana is one of pioneer types which capable to adapt to marginal and unproductivel lands. The objective of this research were to find out the growth and physical quality of P. mooniana seedling on artisanal gold mining tailings with the addition of compost elephant dung and humic acid. Growth observation and physical quality assessment were done to P. mooniana seedlings aged 3 months and 10 days, placed on polybag (15/7.5 cm x 20 cm). The experimental design used a completely randomized design with six growth media as treatments and five replications, (1) topsoil 100%, (2) talings 100%, (3) tailings 50% + elephant dungs 50%, (4) tailings 50% + elephant dungs 50% + humic acid (2,000 ppm), (5) tailings 75% + elephant dungs 25%,(6) tailings 75% + elephant dungs 25% + (humic acid (2,000 ppm). Data were analyzed statistically using analysis of variance followed with a Least Significant Difference test. The stages of the research were: seedling activity, growth observations and physical quality assessment seedlings. The parameter observed were percentage of life, increment height and diameter, number of leaf, leaf area, number of nodules, total dry weight, robustness, ratio of leaves and roots, and seed quality index. The result showed that P. mooniana seedlings were able to grow and adapt to artisanal gold mining tailings with a seedlings quality indexs value of more than (0.09), but the addition of ameliorant did not have any impact yet.

Physical Quality Assessment of Aceh Cattle Meat and Their Relationship with Meat Types and Hair Color Differences

This study aimed to investigate the physical quality of silverside and sirloin meats of aceh cattle, Indonesian beef cattle native to Aceh Province. Meat samples, 250-300 gram each, were collected in triplicate from cull female Aceh cattle have different hair colors slaughtered at the Slaughter House of Banda Aceh. Meat and fat colors, marbling, texture, pH, drip loss and cooking loss were determined using the SNI method and analyzed using Chi-Square and Pearson's correlation tests. The results showed that meat color of cull female Aceh cattle have different hair colors ranged from bright to dark red and were insignificant (p>0.05) between hair colors and meat types. The texture of sirloin meat ranged from smooth to medium and that of silverside was medium. Silverside meat fat color (6.06 1.61), marbling (3.50 1.42), pH (6.68 > 0.40), drip loss (9.06 3.14%) and cooking loss (30.13 10.84%) were indifferent from those of sirloin meat (fat color 6.06 1.63, marbling 3.67 1.81, pH 6.72 0.49, drip loss 9.12 5.84%, cooking loss 32.06 7.30%). In conclusion, the physical quality of sirloin and silverside meats of cull female Aceh cattle were categorized into grade I-III and not influenced by hair colors.

Assessment of Physical Quality of Leachates from Dumpsites in Port Harcourt and Environs, Rivers State, Nigeria

Assessment of Physical Quality of Leachates from Dumpsites in Port Harcourt and Environs, Rivers State, Nigeria

Spatial Variability of Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties in a Durum Wheat Field: An Assessment by the BEST-Procedure

Spatial variability of soil properties at the field scale can determine the extent of agricultural yields and specific research in this area is needed. The general objective of this study was to investigate the relationships between soil physical and hydraulic properties and wheat yield at the field scale and test the BEST-procedure for the spatialization of soil hydraulic properties. A simplified version of the BEST-procedure, to estimate some capacitive indicators from the soil water retention curve (air capacity, ACe, relative field capacity, RFCe, plant available water capacity, PAWCe), was applied and coupled to estimates of structure stability index (SSI), determinations of soil texture and measurements of bulk density (BD), soil organic carbon (TOC) and saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks). Variables under study were spatialized to investigate correlations with observed medium-high levels of wheat yields. Soil physical quality assessment and correlations analysis highlighted some inconsistencies (i.e., a negative correlation between PAWCe and crop yield), and only five variables (i.e., clay + silt fraction, BD, TOC, SSI and PAWCe) were spatially structured. Therefore, for the soil–crop system studied, application of the simplified BEST-procedure did not return completely reliable results. Results highlighted that (i) BD was the only variable selected by stepwise analysis as a function of crop yield, (ii) BD showed a spatial distribution in agreement with that detected for crop yield, and (iii) the cross-correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between BD and wheat yield up to a distance of approximately 25 m. Such results have implications for Mediterranean agro-environments management. In any case, the reliability of simplified measurement methods for estimating soil hydraulic properties needs to be further verified by adopting denser measurements grids in order to better capture the soil spatial variability. In addition, the temporal stability of observed spatial relationships, i.e., between BD or soil texture and crop yields, needs to be investigated along a larger time interval in order to properly use this information for improving agronomic management.

Nematicidal Properties of Moringa oleifera, Chromolaena odorata and Panicum maximum and their Control Effects on Pathogenic Nematodes of Yam

A field study was conducted at Atonsu, Sekyere Central District, Ghana from 2013 to 2014, to (i) determine the effects of Moringa oleifera, Chromolaena odorata and Panicum maximum as ex-situ mulches, on soil nematodes population after two years of yam cropping and (ii) assess the effects of the soil nematodes on the yield and physical tuber quality of yam. The field experiment was a 3x3 factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The first factor was ex-situ mulch types at three levels; Panicum maximum (farmers’ choice), Chromolaena odorata and Moringa oleifera. The second factor was natural fallow aged systems at three levels: 3, 5, and 7 years old. Data collected included nematode population changes, total tuber yield of yam and tuber physical quality assessment. Generally, Meloidogyne spp., Pratylenchus spp., and Scutellonema spp. were the nematode genera identified. However, Scutellonema spp. was found to be the most pathogenic nematode affecting yam tuber yield and physical quality. Chromolaena and Moringa mulches suppressed Scutellonema spp. populations by 80.7% and 76.2% respectively as compared to the Panicum maximum mulch. The suppressed Scutellonema spp. population significantly contributed to higher tuber yields and good tuber physical quality under the M. oleifera and C. odorata mulches in comparison to the P. maximum mulch.

DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DAN KUALITAS HIDUP FISIK PEREMPUAN KORBAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA

Violence against women is generally a social phenomenon that is very worrying throughout the world,so WHO has established it as a global epidemic. Violence against women in the household, both inurban and rural areas, always places women in a vulnerable position which results in a lack ofconfidence and inhibits women from empowering themselves. The importance of social support greatlyhelps women victims of domestic violence to improve their quality of life. This study aims to identifysocial support to improve the physical quality of life of women victims of domestic violence. Thedesign of this study is cross-sectional. The study sample consisted of 243 women victims of domesticviolence, aged 19-49 years. Assessment of social support using the Multidimensional Scale ofPerseived Social (MSPSS) questionnaire, while an assessment of physical quality of life usingquestionnaire The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) Bref the Indonesianversion. The results of the analysis show that there is a very strong relationship, the direction of thepositive relationship between social support with the quality of physical life is affected (R = 0.994, p =0.000). Social support can be used as an intervention to improve the physical quality of life of womenvictims of domestic violence through mentoring and counseling programs.
 Keywords: Social support, quality of physical life, women victims of domestic

Cooking Characteristics of Three Parboiled Rice Varieties Locally Produced in Gogounou and Banikoara in North-Benin

Abstract. The cooking ability of three (03) parboiled varieties (IR 841, Oroukokey and Burkina) was evaluated. The method used consisted of four (04) steps: (i) Experimental determination of rice cooking parameters, (ii) evaluation of the three cooking rice methods, (iii) physical quality assessment of the three cooked rice samples and (iv) validation of the best rice cooking method by the women processors. At the laboratory level, results obtained show that for 5 g of every rice variety tested, the variety IR 841 cooked more quickly than the two othervarieties with a cooking time of 24±2 min for IR 841 and 31.25±1.25min and 29±1min respectively for the Oroukokey and Burkina varieties. As for the swelling capacity, the Oroukokey varieties and Burkina swelled more (3.31±0.15% and 3.77±0.34% respectively) than IR 841 variety (2.99±0.22%). Results of the three cooking methods tested with the restaurants, showed that the double cooking and the steam cooking was the most suitable method for cooking of IR 841 whereas the direct cooking method was most preferred for the Oroukokey and Burkina varieties. In conclusion, the double cooking methods was recommended for IR 841while direct cooking method was recommended for the Oroukokey and Burkina varieties.Keywords: IR 841, Oroukokey, Burkina, local, appropriate preparation.

Single-particle characterization of oncolytic vaccinia virus by flow virometry

Vaccinia virus (VV) is an oncolytic virus that is currently being evaluated as a promising cancer vaccine in several phase I, II and III clinical trials. Although several quality control tests are performed on each new batch of virus, these do not routinely include a systematic characterization of virus particle homogeneity, or relate the infectious titer to the total number of submicron sized particles (SSPs) present in the sample. SSPs are comprised of infectious virus and non-infectious viral particles, but also cell contaminants derived from the virus isolation procedures, such as cellular vesicles and debris. Here we have employed flow virometry (FV) analysis and sorting to isolate and characterize distinct SSP populations in therapeutic oncolytic VV preparations. We show that VV preparations contain SSPs heterogeneous in size and include large numbers of non-infectious VV particles. Furthermore, we used FV to illustrate how VV has a propensity to aggregate over time and under various handling and storage procedures. Accordingly, we find that together the infectious titer, the total number of SSPs, the number of viral genomes and the level of particle aggregation in a sample constitute useful parameters that greatly facilitate inter-sample assessment of physical quality, and also provides a means to monitor sample deterioration over time. Additionally, we have successfully employed FV sorting to further isolate virus from other particles by identifying a lipophilic dye that preferentially stains VV over other SSPs in the sample. Overall, we demonstrate that FV is a fast and effective tool that can be used to perform quality, and consistency control assessments of oncolytic VV vaccine preparations.

Comparing Different Methods to Determine Soil Physical Quality in a Mediterranean Forest and Pasture Land

Core Ideas Optimal values of soil physical quality indicators are still approximate. Sampling soils with minimal anthropic pressures will improve soil physical quality assessment. Capacity‐based indicators yielded plausible results in a near natural area in Sicily. Field methods appears a possible alternative to laboratory techniques to assess soil physical quality. Simultaneous characterization of forest and soil parameters is recommended. Soil physical quality (SPQ) can be assessed by different experimental methodologies and criteria and the optimal/critical values or ranges for SPQ indicators are still approximate. Sampling soils with minimal anthropic pressures should allow improvements in SPQ assessment. Different experimental methodologies and criteria were applied to sample a Mediterranean oak forest (Quercus ilex L.) and pasture land, in Sicily, with a varying degree of anthropic disturbance. Soil water retention was determined in the laboratory and the field, using the BEST (Beerkan Estimation of Soil Transfer parameters) procedure of soil hydraulic characterization. Capacity‐based indicators, the S index, and location and shape parameters of the pore volume distribution function were calculated for assessing SPQ. With the laboratory data, only the criterion using the capacity‐based indicators suggested that SPQ increased as external pressures decreased. Therefore, this criterion appeared to be more reliable than the other tested criteria in the sampled environment. The field method was more prone to suggest good conditions and less able to signal differences between plots as compared with the laboratory method. A forest soil with a good SPQ has an ability to store and provide water to plant roots similar to, but it is more aerated than, a good agricultural soil. Developing BEST for SPQ assessment is advisable since parameters descriptive of the soil water transport properties can be collected with a single experiment. Simultaneous characterization of dendrometric and soil parameters at other sites is recommended to explore the relationships between SPQ indicators and characteristics of the forest cover.

Water quality assessment in Choghakhor Wetland using water quality index (WQI)

The Choghakhor International Wetland plays an important role in preserving and protection of part of the plant and animal species in the Iranian plateau. Since the water of this wetland is utilized for different human purposes, complete periodic chemical and physical quality assessment of its water seems necessary. Water quality index (WQI) was calculated using the following eleven parameters: Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonium, Alkalinity, Hardness, Turbidity, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solid, pH and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5). For this purpose, the relative weight assigned to each parameter ranged from 1 to 4 based on the importance of the parameter for aquatic environment and human health. The analyses of variance (ANOVA) of data revealed significant differences between different periods of sampling (p<0.01). Therefore we assigned the results in two categories: very poor and inappropriate, which make it not suitable for human uses such as drinking. The most important factor in assessment of water quality in this study was BOD5. The result of this research demonstrated that this method can be used for assessment of water quality in wetlands.

USER BEHAVIOUR ON SPESIFIC ENVIRONMENT IN BOGOR BOTANICAL GARDEN

Bogor Botanical Garden is one of well-known tourism destination in West Java, Indonesia, visited by various users around the world. The increase in demand for nature-based tourism also becomes a trend in urban society. People needs a comfortable, healthy, and sustainable living space to refresh from fatigue and recreate new experience relating to nature. Environmental behavior is crucial aspect raised by understanding (cognitive behavior) and assessment of physical quality of environment (affective behavior). In order to avoid environmental damage, it is necessary to observe the user behavior, to analyze the change of user behavior and formulate the guidelines for formal garden design. The study was conducted in three steps: site and behavior observation, behavior analysis, and recommendation. There was diversity of user behavior in Teysmann Garden in the morning and afternoon. This was driven by various perception and preference in the garden relating to personal and physical factors. The prominent activities in formal garden consisted of sitting, taking picture, and walking, while prominent settings intensively used were pavement lane, pergola, bench, and lawn. Abnormal action was found in lawn, monument, pergola, and bench. The prominent landscape elements or settings could be improved as main character in formal garden in achieving a good interaction between people and landscape as a basis for landscape sustainability of tourism destination area.