Physical Shape Research Articles

Climate Risk Management among Smallholder Farmers: A Comparative Analysis of Flood-prone Alappuzha and Drought-affected Gondia in India

Climate change poses significant risks to agricultural systems worldwide, particularly in developing countries where smallholder farmers have limited adaptive capacity. This study examines the socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing climate risk management practices among smallholder farmers in two contrasting regions of India: the flood-prone Alappuzha district in Kerala and the drought-affected Gondia district in Maharashtra. Using data collected from 150 rice farmers, the research analyzes economic, social, technical, and physical dimensions shaping adaptive responses. Key findings reveal significant regional disparities in adaptive strategies. Alappuzha farmers exhibit greater resilience due to higher incomes, better compensation mechanisms, and stronger community networks. Their strategies primarily involve strengthening bunds, improving drainage infrastructure, adopting flood-resistant rice varieties, and relying on formal credit for support. Conversely, Gondia farmers face lower adaptive capacity, driven by limited access to credit, inadequate compensation, and weaker institutional support. Their climate risk management approaches include drip irrigation, planting drought-resistant crop varieties, and pursuing income diversification to reduce vulnerability. Education levels, access to insurance, and the use of localized weather information also play crucial roles in shaping adaptive capacity across both regions. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to strengthen institutional support, expand educational programs, facilitate community networks, and improve access to localized weather information to enhance agricultural resilience to climate risks. These findings provide practical policy recommendations aimed at addressing region-specific challenges and leveraging local strengths to bolster adaptive capacity.

Popping-Up Poster: A Pin-Based Promotional Poster Device for Engaging Customers through Physical Shape Transformation

Promotional media, such as paper posters and digital signage, are installed in shopping malls to recommend products and services. However, it has been reported that many customers tend not to be interested in these promotional media and do not receive the information. When product information is not communicated effectively, advertisers are unable to convey the information they wish to share with customers, and customers miss the opportunity to receive valuable information. To address such issues, a lot of methods have been proposed to make people aware of the presence of media; however, there are not many methods that take into account the delivery of product information to customers. In this study, we propose Popping-Up Poster, a pin-based poster device designed to capture customer attention and convey information through dynamic shape changes. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed system, field experiments were conducted in a café, where its promotional effects were compared with those of traditional promotional media, including paper posters and digital signage. These results show that Popping-Up Poster has the potential to be more effective in recommending products and influencing customer product choices compared to conventional promotional media.

Effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors

Lockdowns were implemented to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. However, it is unclear how severely curtailed physical interaction shapes individual behaviors that are considered vital for socioeconomic development. In this exploratory study, we investigate the behavior of college students who experienced a strict campus-wide lockdown and those who did not. Employing a combination of experimental and survey methodologies, we elicit students' behavioral variables, which are then integrated with administrative records from the university. We find that those exposed to the lockdown were more likely to trust others and be honest; however, their creativity was lower. Exposure to the lockdown was not found to significantly affect students' trustworthiness, risk preferences, or competitiveness. A follow-up study reveals that the lower creativity among students may be attributed to reduced communication frequency with friends during the lockdown, mediating the lockdown's impact. Conversely, the effects of the lockdown on trust and honesty may operate through a direct pathway, independent of changes in daily activities during the lockdown. Further analysis reveals a gender-dependent trend, with lockdowns exerting a more pronounced influence on male students than their female counterparts. These results underscore the consequences of lockdowns and advocate for enhanced support networks, emphasizing the importance of communicating with friends in similar circumstances.

DETERMINATION OF OPTIMAL PARAMETERS OF SINTERING OF ROLLING SCALE

This article presents the results of studies conducted to determine the optimal parameters of sintering of rolled scale in a mixture with iron-containing steelmaking waste. The conducted studies of sintering of rolled scale have shown that the gas permeability of the charge depends on a number of physical properties, the size and shape of the grains, the amount of return, the height of the charge layer, and the moisture content of the charge. The initial gas permeability strongly depends on the degree of humidification of the agglomeration charge, especially when sintering small classes of materials under study. The maximum gas permeability of the charge is ensured with an optimal granulometric composition of the charge, which is characterized by an average equivalent diameter: the higher this indicator, the higher the gas permeability of the charge. The value of the surface tension reaches its maximum at a certain moisture content of the charge, which is the optimal moisture for this charge. By increasing the amount of return during agglomeration, the vertical sintering rate increases and the quality of the agglomerate improves. These factors lead to an increase in the productivity of sintering plants. According to the results of the study, the optimal parameters of the sintering sintering process of rolled scale in a mixture with iron-containing steelmaking waste were worked out. It is established that the optimal amount of return is the use of 20 % of the mass of the sintering charge at the optimal height of the sintered layer of 300 mm. As a result of the conducted research, the following optimal indicators were achieved: mechanical strength – 70.2 %, sintering rate – 28.7 mm/min, specific productivity – 1.75 t/m2·hour. Keywords: Rolling scale, agglomeration, optimal parameters, sintering, return, layer height.

SnO2 encapsulated in alginate matrix: Evaluation and optimization of bioinspired nanoadsorbents for azo dye removal.

Synthesized SnO2 NPs demonstrate potential capacity to adsorb toxic azo dye. Powder X-ray diffraction and SEM imaging confirmed the rutile phase and spherical morphology of SnO2 NPs. Average particle size has been confirmed to be approximately 3 nm through TEM analysis. Adsorption capacity is attributed to the high surface and presence of oxygen vacancy confirmed through BET and XPS, respectively. To mitigate the leaching of NPs in treated water, the encapsulation of NPs in sodium alginate (SA) has been proposed as an environmentally friendly, biocompatible, and economic solution. This study specifically focuses on investigating the parameters for the encapsulation of NPs within a sodium alginate matrix using CaCl2 as cross-linker, including effect of physical shape of encapsulation, effect of sodium alginate and CaCl2 concentration on the encapsulation efficiency and overall adsorption efficiency. Experimental results indicated that the physical form of encapsulation, such as spherical, wire-like, or irregular shape maintained consistent adsorption efficiency, which indicates its versatility. For effective encapsulation of NPs and adsorption, SA and CaCl2 concentration are suggested to be within the range of 0.2-0.3 g and > 0.5 M, respectively..

Programming gel automata shapes using DNA instructions

The ability to transform matter between numerous physical states or shapes without wires or external devices is a major challenge for robotics and materials design. Organisms can transform their shapes using biomolecules carrying specific information and localize at sites where transitions occur. Here, we introduce gel automata, which likewise can transform between a large number of prescribed shapes in response to a combinatorial library of biomolecular instructions. Gel automata are centimeter-scale materials consisting of multiple micro-segments. A library of DNA activator sequences can each reversibly grow or shrink different micro-segments by polymerizing or depolymerizing within them. We develop DNA activator designs that maximize the extent of growth and shrinking, and a photolithography process for precisely fabricating gel automata with elaborate segmentation patterns. Guided by simulations of shape change and neural networks that evaluate gel automata designs, we create gel automata that reversibly transform between multiple, wholly distinct shapes: four different letters and every even or every odd numeral. The sequential and repeated metamorphosis of gel automata demonstrates how soft materials and robots can be digitally programmed and reprogrammed with information-bearing chemical signals.

Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Structural, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of Rare-Earth Orthoferrite NdFeO3 Nanoparticles Synthesized by the Sol-Gel Method

The sol-gel technique has been used to synthesize rare Earth orthoferrite NdFeO3 nanopowders. The present investigation examines how calcination temperatures affect the structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of NdFeO3 orthoferrites. X-ray diffraction studies indicate that there is no discernible difference in the observed structures with calcination temperatures other than the bond distances and bond angles. The surface morphology and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) indicate that porosity of the samples is regulated by the physical shape of the tiny particles within them. Porosity is minimized as calcination temperature increases, showing a higher density that contributes to reducing leakage current features while improving the break-down strength. These variations are attributed to bond length and bond angle variation of the Fe-O. The photocatalytic activity of the NdFeO3 nonoparticles was assessed by photodegrading a number of organic dyes, including methyl orange (MO), rhodamine B (RhB), and methylene blue (MB). The product displays significant photocatalytic degradation of the dyes whenever exposed to visible light. Overall, this investigation aims to establish a relationship between the physical properties and microstructural parameters to provide valuable insights into the magnetic interactions present in the samples and the comprehensive behavior of NdFeO3 orthoferrites samples calcination at different calcination temperatures.

Comprehensive Analysis of Macroscopic and Microscopic Features ofSolanum Xanthocarpum Schrad. and J.C. Wendl. (Kantakari): Root,Leaf, Flower, Stem, and Fruit

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the macroscopic and microscopic features of Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & J.C.Wendl., focusing on the root, leaf, petiole, seed, and fruit, while also incorporating an Ayurvedic perspective on its properties and actions. Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & J.C.Wendl., a vital plant in traditional medicine, exhibits distinct morphological and anatomical characteristics that contribute to its therapeutic properties. Macroscopic examination reveals the plant's physical attributes, including size, shape, color, and texture of various parts. Microscopic analysis, utilizing advanced techniques, highlights the cellular structure and arrangement, elucidating key identifying features such as vascular bundles, trichomes, and stomatal patterns. From an Ayurvedic viewpoint, Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & J.C.Wendl. (commonly known as Kantakari) is renowned for its Vata and Kapha pacifying properties. It is traditionally used for its expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic actions. The plant is utilized in the management of respiratory conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis, and is also known for its beneficial effects on urinary and digestive systems. Understanding these characteristics is essential for accurate identification, quality control, and authentication of Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & J.C.Wendl. in pharmacognosy and herbal medicine. This detailed study enhances the knowledge base of medicinal plants and supports further research into the pharmacological potential of Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & J.C.Wendl., integrating both modern scientific insights and traditional Ayurvedic wisdom.

FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF AEROBICS IN THE SYSTEM OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The article examines the impact of aerobics and physical education programs including aerobics on the physical and mental health of the younger generation. The purpose of the study is to analyse the peculiarities of using aerobics in different countries of the world and to identify the positive/negative aspects of physical activity. The article employs methods of retrospective and comparative analysis of primary sources, as well as generalization and systematization of innovative points regarding the integration of aerobics into edu- cational programs. It has been stated that aerobics is a universal form of physical activity that can be adapted to the needs of each person, regardless of gender. Today, aerobics is a popular form of fitness that includes a va- riety of training styles and methods, from classic group classes to modern interactive online training. It not only helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system, but also enhances the general tone of the body and im- proves mood. To get the most out of training, it is important to consider individual physiological charac- teristics and goals. Aerobics has been increasingly integrated into physical education programs in various countries such as Great Britain, Australia, the United States of America, China, the Philippines, and South Korea. Integrating aerobics into a physical education program helps develop discipline and self-discipline, as well as promotes a healthy and active lifestyle among the growing generation, giving them the tools to stay fit throughout life. Regular physical activity, including aerobic exercise, can improve cognitive func- tion and concentration, which has a positive effect on the academic achievement of young people. Positive aspects are as follows: improvement of cardiovascular health; improvement of mood and mental health; weight control due to assistance in burning calories, which helps maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity; improving physical shape, increasing endurance and strengthening muscles; formation of disci- pline; improvement of cognitive functions; promoting socialization, helping to make new friends and gain- ing support from like-minded people in group aerobics. Meanwhile, certain negative consequences that may arise from improper organization of aerobics classes have been identified, including the risk of inju- ry, overloading the cardiovascular system, the necessity of adhering to proper technique, and psychologi- cal stress. The characteristic features of modern health aerobics are: accessibility and ease of performing exercises; increased emotionality of classes due to musical accompaniment and different movements; high effectiveness of the health-improving effect due to the continuity of physical exercises aimed at the devel- opment of general endurance, flexibility and strength, as well as improving the work of the cardiovascular, respiratory systems and musculoskeletal system; a high level of scientific substantiation of training meth- ods, constant development of the material and technical base and development of new types of equipment for aerobics. Quality of life and level of well-being mainly depend on a person’s ability to live fully and ac- tively, unencumbered by health problems. That is why, nowadays, aerobic exercises are becoming more and more popular, as they contribute to health and general strengthening of the body. Conclusion. A comparative analysis of the role and significance of aerobics in the physical education systems of developed countries highlights the importance of integrating physical activity into the curricu- lum for the overall health and well-being of the younger generation.

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Physical Health among High School Students in Yunnan Province, China

Insufficient physical activity and declining physical health among high school students in China present significant challenges, exacerbated by academic pressures and limited time for exercise. This study examines the relationship between physical activity and physical health of high school students in Kunming, Yunnan, China. 120 senior high school students participated, wearing ActiGraph GT3X accelerometers for 7 days to monitor their physical activity during and outside of school hours. Results showed boys' MVPA during daily recess averaged 18.9 minutes and 15.2 minutes for girls, comprising over 70% of their daily physical activity, concentrated mainly during the main recess period. Regardless of weekends or school days, participants exhibited highest activity levels in the LPA state, with MVPA levels at 22.7 and 12.5 minutes. Physical fitness test scores ranged from 60-79 points and displayed a positive correlation between physical activity levels, body shape, physical fitness, physical function, and overall health indicators (p < 0.05), with high-intensity physical activity significantly linked to physical health (p < 0.01). This study provides insights to support initiatives aimed at enhancing the physical health of high school students and offers practical suggestions for future intervention programs.

Change in self-image pressure level before and after autologous fat breast augmentation and its effect on social adaptability

BACKGROUND There is an increasingly strong demand for appearance and physical beauty in social life, marriage, and other aspects with the development of society and the improvement of material living standards. An increasing number of people have improved their appearance and physical shape through aesthetic plastic surgery. The female breast plays a significant role in physical beauty, and droopy or atrophied breasts can frequently lead to psychological inferiority and lack of confidence in women. This, in turn, can affect their mental health and quality of life. AIM To analyze preoperative and postoperative self-image pressure-level changes of autologous fat breast augmentation patients and their impact on social adaptability. METHODS We selected 160 patients who underwent autologous fat breast augmentation at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from January 2020 to December 2022 using random sampling method. The general information, self-image pressure level, and social adaptability of the patients were investigated using a basic information survey, body image self-assessment scale, and social adaptability scale. The self-image pressure-level changes and their effects on the social adaptability of patients before and after autologous fat breast augmentation were analyzed. RESULTS We collected 142 valid questionnaires. The single-factor analysis results showed no statistically significant difference in the self-image pressure level and social adaptability score of patients with different ages, marital status, and monthly income. However, there were significant differences in social adaptability among patients with different education levels and employment statuses. The correlation analysis results revealed a significant correlation between the self-image pressure level and social adaptability score before and after surgery. Multiple factors analysis results showed that the degree of concern caused by appearance in self-image pressure, the degree of possible behavioral intervention, the related distress caused by body image, and the influence of body image on social life influenced the social adaptability of autologous fat breast augmentation patients. CONCLUSION The self-image pressure on autologous fat breast augmentation patients is inversely proportional to their social adaptability.

Engineered beads-on-a-string nanocomposites for an improved drug fast-sustained bi-stage release

Nanocomposites represent one of the most useful strategies for resolving the pharmaceutical challenge about the dissolution and delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs. Besides the compatibility between the drug and polymeric carriers, the physical shapes of materials also play their important roles on the release behaviors of a guest poorly water-soluble drug from the host polymeric matrices. In this study, three kinds of nanocomposites in the forms of homogeneous nanofibers (E1), spindles-on-a-string (E2), and beads-on-a-string (E3) were prepared using electrospinning with ketoprofen (KET) as the model drug and a mixture of ethylcellulose (EC) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as the polymeric matrices. Controllable preparation mechanisms of these morphologies are disclosed based on the results of SEM, TEM, and processes observations. XRD and FTIR data demonstrated that KET was compatible with PVP and EC. In vitro dissolution tests verified that all the three nanocomposites were able to provide the typical bi-stage fast-sustained release profiles of KET. Whereas, the beads-on-a-string E3 had a better functional performance than the spindles-on-a-string E2, and the homogeneous nanofibers E1 in terms of the KET sustained release profiles in the second stage. The protocols reported here pioneered a new way for developing novel functional nanocomposites based on the process-shape-performance relationship.

Variations in infants' physical and social environments shape spontaneous locomotion.

Independent locomotion is associated with a range of positive developmental outcomes, but unlike cognitive, linguistic, and social skills, acquiring motor skills requires infants to generate their own input for learning. We tested factors that shape infants' spontaneous locomotion by observing forty 12- to 22-month-olds (19 girls, 21 boys) during free play. Infants were recruited from the New York City area, and caregivers reported that 25 infants were White, six were Asian, four were Black, and five had multiple races; four were Hispanic or Latino. All infants played in four conditions: two environmental conditions (gross-motor toys, fine-motor toys) crossed with two social conditions (alone, together with a caregiver). Infants moved more in the gross-motor toy conditions than in the fine-motor toy conditions. However, the effect of playing with a caregiver differed by toy condition. In the gross-motor toy conditions, playing with a caregiver did not affect how much infants moved, but in the fine-motor toy conditions, playing with a caregiver further depressed infant locomotion. Infants with more walking experience moved more with gross-motor toys but not with fine-motor toys. Differences in the amount of locomotion between conditions were related to how infants used toys and the interactions between infants and caregivers. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Using the Theory of Affordances to Understand Environment-Play Transactions: Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space Features-A Scoping Review.

The transactions between the physical environment and children's play have not been well studied. The theory of affordances provides a way to better understand how environmental characteristics offer opportunities for play occupation. To investigate the relationship between environmental characteristics of outdoor play spaces and children's outdoor play and to develop an environmental taxonomy to support the analysis of play affordances in community play spaces. Peer-reviewed literature (1974-2023) was sourced from a previously published scoping review (Morgenthaler, Schulze, etal., 2023). The Academic Search Complete, Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched using the keywords and synonyms of playground, environmental qualities, and children with and without disabilities. A secondary analysis of the previously published scoping review was conducted. Included studies were those that provided descriptions of physical environment-play activity transactions. A qualitative content analysis of 45 articles was conducted and used to form an environmental taxonomy. This taxonomy consisted of 14 space and object categories defined by their functional qualities and linked to play affordances. An array of 284 play occupations were identified in different forms. Play affordances of spaces and object categories and their functional environmental qualities were subsequently identified. This study provides evidence to support the understanding of how the physical environment shapes children's outdoor play occupations. Plain-Language Summary: The study authors developed the Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space Features as a tool that occupational therapists can use to better understand and describe how the physical environment shapes opportunities for play. The tool could also be useful to justify environmental intervention in schools and public playgrounds to create spaces that support more play for a diversity of children.

Facile-controllable synthesis of 3D cross-shaped ZIF-67 to achieve highly efficient flame retardancy and smoke suppression for TPU composites

Zeolite imidazolium frameworks (ZIFs), as a subcategory of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), are widely used in many fields. And, the physical morphology, particle size, and shape of ZIFs have an important influence on their application performance, such as flame retardancy for polymer. Here, three types of ZIF-67 were prepared with different physical morphology structures including dodecahedron (ZIF-67), cube (ZIF-67 NC), and cross-shaped (ZIF-67 H), by adjusting the proportion between 2-methylimidazole and cobalt (Ⅱ) nitrate hexahydrate together with the suitable amount of surfactant (CTAB), and they were used to enhance the flame retardancy and smoke suppressing properties of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). It has been found the novel ZIF-67 H with 3D cross-shaped superior catalytic and flame-retardant capabilities than the other two during the burning process of TPU composites. Compared with those of pure TPU, the peak heat release rate (pHRR), total smoke production (TSP), and smoke factor (SF) of TPU/2 wt%ZIF-67 H were decreased by 45.4 %, 50.2 %, and 72.9 %, respectively. At the same time, both TPU/1 wt%ZIF-67 H and TPU/2 wt%ZIF-67 H samples showed stronger tensile properties than pure TPU at the same elongation. This work further enriches the study of multi-structured ZIFs for flame retardant TPU.

Kajian teorI keterkaitan setting fisik dan identitas Kota dalam konteks City Branding

City branding is very important for the growth and marketing of cities. Urban planning, visual communication, and graphic design are used to build a distinctive city identity that represents its values ??and goals. This research examines how city branding improves local economies and competitiveness around the world and how physical and non-physical variables shape city identity over time. This research examines city branding, city identity, and 'place fuzziness' using a comprehensive literature review. The aim of this research is to find out how the form of city identity, especially in tangible terms, supports city identity so that branding of a city can be achieved from an architectural and urban design perspective. The research results show that city branding can attract investment and tourists and strengthen the character and attractiveness of the city. A complex combination of physical and non-physical components forms a city's identity, which underlies city branding. This research also emphasizes the need to resolve 'place fuzziness'—unclearness of a place's identity or function—to improve city branding. This research suggests that city planners and marketers must work together to ensure that physical development and social activities promote a city's identity, eliminate ambiguity, and improve its image. Creating a vibrant and sustainable city image requires integration and strategic planning in city branding and identity management.

An Attractive Target: Do Perceptions of Physical Attractiveness Shape Victimization Risks in Women’s Prisons?

ABSTRACT Emerging research suggests that physical attractiveness may yield outcomes beyond preferential treatment, such as increasing the vulnerability to victimization during adolescence. Despite growing awareness of individual and institutional victimization risk factors during incarceration, research has yet to consider the role of physical attractiveness. Drawing on survey data collected from 223 women across two Pennsylvania prisons, this article investigates whether perceptions of physical attractiveness operate as protective or risk factors for victimization experienced while incarcerated. Logistic regression results show a significant positive association between interviewer-assessed perceptions of physical attractiveness and incarcerated women’s self-reported resident-on-resident victimization. Dominance analysis results indicate that perceptions of physical attractiveness ranked nearly as high as histories of abuse in predicting incarcerated women’s risk of victimization. This study uncovers an unintended consequence of physical attractiveness for imprisoned women, demonstrating their heightened susceptibility to in-prison victimization.

Defying Evolution: Observations of a Mouth-Breathing Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

In the Adriatic Sea, a female common bottlenose dolphin named “Boa” was observed on 19 occasions between 2009 and 2019, inhaling via her mouth for every observed respiration. We provide some explanations for the potential cause of this behaviour using existing evidence. Boa appeared to be in good physical shape and displayed behaviour similar to other individuals. She mothered three calves, raising at least one to independence successfully. Because she lived a normal life, we believe she could vocalise and echolocate. Boa may have been forced to breathe through her mouth to deal with internal injuries, occlusion, or disease. Of the potential causes, an occlusion of the upper respiratory tract seems more likely than a perforation or permanent dislocation of the larynx. An occlusion could result from disease, a congenital disorder, and/or wrongly ingested or inhaled food items or foreign materials. To breathe via the mouth, Boa must have been able to circumvent the separation of the respiratory tract from the oral cavity. By relaxing the respiratory muscles, particularly the palatopharyngeus, she could have used the negative pressure of the lungs to pull in air from the oropharynx into the upper respiratory tract. The true cause of Boa’s condition will probably never be discovered.

Information management in social media to promote engagement and physical activity behavior

Social media can be an effective tool to foster values and lifestyles such as physical activity. However, it is still largely unknown what type of social media information helps to promote physical activity practices. This research aims to (1) identify the combination of variables that explain social media engagement in physical activity (SME-PA) and its relationship with physical activity behavior and (2) determine what type of social media content posted on social media could be most effective in promoting physical activity behaviors. Using a quasi-experimental and an experimental study, the findings showed that the conditions of high levels of information availability, social ties, trust in social media information, and opportunity seeking were present and combined in three of the four solutions (77% of the cases). SME-PA was correlated with the intention to improve physical fitness, and the physical shape, the type of benefit associated with physical activity practice and the gender of the person in the photo practicing physical activity were found to be relevant variables for improving the physical activity-related behavior of social media users. Finally, several implications are proposed to improve the administration of social media content for SME-PA.

AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY FOR VISUALIZING DIPANEGARA UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS

Multimedia technology continues to advance, one of which is Augmented Reality (AR) technology, commonly known as the technology for merging virtual objects into the real world. Building brochures, which only display building photos and are visible from only one side, require us to visit the building to view its structure. Therefore, an idea emerged for a design of an application that uses Android-based Augmented Reality technology. This application allows users to view a more realistic physical shape of the building without visiting it directly by directing the camera towards a marker displaying the building's logo and showing a 3D model of the Dipanegara University building. It also provides general information about the building. This application is designed using 3DS Max, Unity, and Vuforia SDK, making it easier for prospective students to view the building's layout. Keywords : 3DS Max, Android, Augmented Reality, Unity, Visualization.