Windows-based Application Research Articles

DichroIDP: a method for analyses of intrinsically disordered proteins using circular dichroism spectroscopy

Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) are comprised of significant numbers of residues that form neither helix, sheet, nor any other canonical type of secondary structure. They play important roles in a broad range of biological processes, such as molecular recognition and signalling, largely due to their chameleon-like ability to change structure from unordered when free in solution to ordered when bound to partner molecules. Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy is a widely-used method for characterising protein secondary structures, but analyses of IDPs using CD spectroscopy have suffered because the methods and reference datasets used for the empirical determination of secondary structures do not contain adequate representations of unordered structures. This work describes the creation, validation and testing of a standalone Windows-based application, DichroIDP, and a new reference dataset, IDP175, which is suitable for analyses of proteins containing significant amounts of disordered structure. DichroIDP enables secondary structure determinations of IDPs and proteins containing intrinsically disordered regions.

Poliwangi Jinggo Hotel reservation system as a pilot project for Teaching Factory (TEFA)

Poliwangi Jinggo Hotel is specially addressed for educational purpose which will be used as a Teaching Factory (TEFA), so in other words this hotel will go public in near future. To support the process and everything related to hotel operation, as a baby step it is necessary to create hotel management system. The system was designed using Windows-based application (Bistone Hotel Management System). Subsequently, the research and development were carried out based on waterfall model (Requirements Analysis and Definition, System and Software Design, Implementation and Unit Testing, Integration and Unit System Testing, and Operation and Maintenance). As for the evaluation, the room reservation system was measured by quantitative approach using 30 respondents. The results obtained in this study were hotel reservation system which included setting room types, room rates, facilities, room numbers, guest input, making reservations, and printing invoices/receipts for the initial process. Based on USE Questionnaire, the results showed that the percentage of usefulness 81.2%, ease of use 80.2%, ease of learning 80%, and satisfaction 76%. Therefore, it can be concluded that Poliwangi Jinggo Hotel room reservation system is feasible to use, together with some developments and operation & maintenance process.

FS Calculator: A windows-based application for factor of safety assessment and sensitivity analyses by circular failure charts

FS Calculator: A windows-based application for factor of safety assessment and sensitivity analyses by circular failure charts

Development of GNSS software for Ghana Survey and Mapping Division

Processing of Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) data forms the basis for the usage of differential systems for obtaining spatial data. All open sources or commercial software packages developed for data processing give specific details to suit the intended purpose of the software. To obtain a uniform format for submitted survey data, Survey and Mapping Division (SMD) in various jurisdictions have specified formats for data submission for all kinds of surveys. In this regard, “GNSS Ghana” Software (GGS), a GNSS standalone Windows-based application with a modern user-friendly interface was developed for geodetic applications such as, projection and datum transformation worldwide, GNSS data post-processing of Receiver Independent Exchange Format (RINEX) files, and generating reports to meet Ghana SMD reporting standards including cadastral computations and reports for submission. To assess the developed software, GNSS data from two International GNSS Service (IGS) stations (BJCO and YKRO) were processed using GGS and three other commercial software such as GNSS Solution Software (GSS), Spectrum Survey Software (SSS), and Leica Geo Office (LGO), and the positional results compared against the existing coordinate. The results revealed that the GGS outperformed the remaining three commercial software packages with a sub-meter level of accuracy. Further assessment was conducted on datum transformation using the coordinates of 21 existing geodetic control points in Ghana. Utilizing the 7-transformation parameters of Ghana, the results gave uncertainties of [0.10ft. ± 0.99ft.] in the eastings and [0.02ft. ± 1.61ft.] in the northings with a 99% confidence level.

Game Edukasi Pengenalan Huruf Hiragana Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berbahasa Jepang

Educational games are very interesting to develop, because of the diversity that can be done. Some of the advantages of educational games compared to conventional educational methods, one of the main advantages of educational games is the visualization of real problems. Based on the pattern possessed by the game, players are required to learn so that they can solve existing problems. Game status, instructions, and tools provided by the game will guide players actively to explore information so that they can enrich their knowledge and strategies while playing. One of the interesting educational games to focus on is an educational game that discusses the introduction of foreign languages ​​focused on Japanese. With this educational game, it is hoped that it can help students to understand and memorize the hiragana letters in Japanese. This study aims to create a windows-based educational game application as an alternative medium for learning to recognize Japanese Hiragana letters. This game can later be used as an alternative learning media for the general public who just want to learn Japanese, by knowing the basics of Hiragana letters. The research method that can be used for this research can use the MDLC development method. The stages in this research process are Concept, Design, Material Collecting, Assembly, Testing, Distribution. The result of the research is an educational game of Japanese hiragana letters which introduces the basic Japanese hiragana letters and how to write them. In addition there is a quiz game of stacking letters into words to train children after knowing the basic letters of Japanese hiragana. Thus it can help children learn Japanese more easily. With this educational game, it is hoped that it can help children to understand and memorize the hiragana letters in Japanese

Expertise based skills management system to support resource allocation.

Skills Management is an essential concept of human resource management in which a skill inventory may be created for each employee and managers can assign tasks to workers based on worker's abilities. This concept is not fully practiced for two reasons: i) employee's skills are not effectively evaluated and documented, ii) tool support is deficient to manage this complex task. Ineffective skill management of an organization fizzle tasks assigned to the incompetent employees and this may lead to project failure. To fill up this gap, a survey is conducted across various software organizations to find out the best practices for the skill management and to gather requirements for skills management framework. Based on survey findings, a mathematical framework is proposed that calculates the soft and hard skills of employees automatically based on time and achievements as skill increases or decreases over time. In this framework, the Skills Calculation Engine (SCE) is developed for the managers to enhance the capacity of appropriate decisions making in assigning tasks to the rightly skilled workers. This framework is also useful for organizations as it can increase profitability as tasks are assigned to the most appropriate employees. The SCE is implemented as a Windows-based application to calculate skills, store skills in skills inventory, and assign tasks based on an employee's skills. The skills management tool is evaluated in a facilitated workshop; furthermore, a feature-wise comparison of the tool is also made with existing tools.

Designing a microsoft access-based administration letters and archives system at BPJS of employment regional office of East Java

The role of technology in an institution is beneficial for any activities, especially in managing documents administration, which is now most of the company used digital archive systems. That's because the manual archive system is considered less effective and efficient, where it takes a lot of space and time to search for document archives. Microsoft Access is a windows-based database processing program with Visual Basic for Application (VBA), commonly used to create a windows-based application. The purpose of this paper is to make an administration letter and archives system based on Microsoft Access. The results of this design have passed the trial process for approximately two weeks and received a positive response. The system design can be run well, and its functions correctly without errors. So it can help the secretary or other employees to manage all documents (letters and archives) more accessible and faster.

EpiXS: A Windows-based program for photon attenuation, dosimetry and shielding based on EPICS2017 (ENDF/B-VIII) and EPDL97 (ENDF/B-VI.8)

A Windows-based application software called EpiXS (available at https://www.pnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/downloads/software/epixs) was constructed for photon attenuation, dosimetry and shielding, and is based on EPICS2017 of ENDF/B-VIII and EPDL97 of ENDF/B-VI.8. The software performs data library interpolation between 1 keV and 100 GeV and calculates partial or total cross sections (σ), mass attenuation coefficients (μ/ρ), linear attenuation coefficients (μ), mean free paths (mfp), half-value layers (hvl), effective atomic numbers (Zeff), electron densities (Neff), and the auxiliary parameters and buildup factors for energy absorption (EABF) and exposure (EBF) via Geometric-Progression, for any user-defined material. It has a user-friendly design and performs quick interactive graphing and data tabulations. Data generated by the software were compared with published results from literature as well as generated results from XCOM and from other programs based on XCOM/NIST libraries. The comparisons were mostly found to agree well, nonetheless the deviations observed may highlight the values from the latest EPICS2017. The EpiXS is introduced as a new tool for instant calculations involving ionizing photon radiation dosimetry and shielding.

Implementasi Compatibility Layer Pada Jaringan Server Diskless Berbasis Lubuntu 18.04 LTS

Diskless server is a cluster computer network which uses SSH (Secure Shell) protocol to grant the client an access to the host's directory and modify it's content so that the client don't need a hardisk (Thin Client). One way to design a diskless server is by utilizing "Linux Terminal Server Project", an open source-based script for Linux. However, using Linux has it own drawback, such as it can't cross platform for running an aplication based on Windows system which are commonly used. This drawback can be overcomed by using a compatibility layer that converts a windows-based application's source code. The data which will be monitored is the compatibility layer implementation's result, and the throughput, packet loss, delay, and jitter. The result of measurement from those four parameters resulting in "Excellent" for throughput, "Perfect" for packet loss and delay, and "Good" for jitter.

NETWORK DEFENSE SYSTEM MONITORING THROUGH A MOBILE APPLICATION

paper proposed a way to secure and protect pc or laptop remotely via mobile device. These two device communicate by exchanging information or data using database connection. There will be two applications that are developed, windows-based application and mobile application. The proposed scheme used some firewall configuration and log management to complete the process. The firewall configuration will block computer attacks such as Denial of Service. Log management is to generate a specific log file if there is a possible threat. It will then invoke. the windows application to update the database which is regularly accessed by mobile application. It then alerts user on possible attack or threat.

Disk-Less Network Implementation using Cyberindo Program (Case: BAHONET2 Siantar Game Center)

The hard disk device used on the personal computer (pc) client at the game center, however, must have decreased durability because it is used continuously as in the BAHONET2 Siantar game center. This problem can be overcome with various solutions, but the authors prefer the diskless network method using the Cyberindo program as a solution to the problem. The author begins to design the diskless network in question, which is a windows-based application that is used to run, configure, and perform diskless processes through the server. Before the design is done, the authors identify problems that arise in the system that was previously used. This is done in order to avoid various errors on the old system in system implementation so that the results obtained are more optimal. After being implemented, the authors conclude that the diskless system using the Cyberindo program can reduce the use of local hard disks and also faster client performance, the client can be operated properly like using a local hard disk. Also there is no need to update the game manually on each client, we only need to update the game on the server so that all clients can automatically play the updated game.

Management of planting system based on water balance patterns on corn plants using Cropwat 8.0 model

Corn plants are the second most important food crop after rice; however, climate anomalies will affect the amount of production that is related to the water requirements available during the process of growing corn plants. This study aims to determine the amount of effective rainfall in one year and the need for irrigation water in one planting season, the water requirements for maize in a particular planting period and the comparison of the rate of evapotranspiration and the level of water that must be available to plants. This research was conducted from May to September 2014 at the Agricultural Technology Research Institute (BPTP) of South Sulawesi, Gowa Regency. The data obtained in the field was then processed using the simulation method of a Windows-based application, Cropwat 8.0. The results show that the water needs of corn plants in each growth phase are: 107 mm/decade in the early development phase, 132.9 mm / decade in the mid-phase, and 107.4 mm / decade in the late phase. The amount of rain data for a year in 2014 obtained using Cropwat was 395.6 mm, and the effectiveness of the rain that occurs was 355.9 mm. These figures then used to determine the irrigation water needs for one growing season.

Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring for Wearable Electrocardiography Using Filter-Based and Peak Threshold Algorithms: A Comparative Study

Wearable and wireless Electrocardiograph (ECG) enables real-time and long-term monitoring of heart rate (i.e. 24 hours). Several algorithms have been introduced to increase the accuracy of the heart rate calculation for this type of ECG. This study aims to compare the accuracy of two heart rate calculation algorithms: Filter-Based and Peak Threshold. Both algorithms were implemented into a wearable ECG prototype comprising AD8232, 8-bit microcontroller (ATMega328), and Bluetooth. ECG signals and heart rate (in Beat per Minute (BPM)) were sent via Bluetooth and displayed in real-time on a Windows-based application created using Visual C #. Experiments were conducted on 10 healthy subjects aged 20.4 ± 2.0 years and body weight of 60.8 ± 10.2 kg. The measurement results calculated by using Filter-Based and Peak Threshold were compared to a commercial wearable ECG (KineticTM) as a ‘ground truth’. The test results showed that the Filter-Based algorithm resulted in a more accurate calculation with the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 1.53, compared to the Peak Threshold algorithm with RMSE of 2.69.

Design of conveyor utilization monitoring system: a case study of powder coating line in sheet metal fabrication

Conveyor is a very useful equipment to replace manpower in transporting the goods. It highly influences the productivity, production capacity utilization and eventually the production cost. This paper proposes a system to monitor the utilization of conveyor at a low cost through a case study at powder coating process line in a sheet metal fabrication. Preliminary observation was conducted to identify the problems. The monitoring system was then built and executed. The system consists of two sub systems. First is sub system for collecting and transmitting the required data and the second is sub system for displaying the data. The system utilizes sensors, wireless data transfer and windows-based application. The test results showed that the whole system works properly. By this system, the productivity and status of the conveyor can be monitored in real time. This research enriches the development of conveyor monitoring system especially for implementation in small and medium enterprises.

A Computational Study of Rare Gas Clusters: Stepping Stones to the Solid State

An upper-level undergraduate or beginning graduate project is described in which students obtain the Lennard–Jones 6-12 potential parameters for Ne2 and Ar2 from ab initio calculations and use the results to express pairwise interactions between the atoms in clusters containing up to N = 60 atoms. The students use simulated annealing, or the genetic algorithm, to find the globally optimized binding energies and structures of the Ne and Ar clusters. They employ the liquid drop model to extrapolate the cluster binding energies to the solid state and compare the result with the experimental cohesive energy of the rare gas solid. A Windows-based application is provided that allows students to explore the energetic and structural properties of the rare gas clusters. Students encounter the “magic numbers”, for example, N = 13, 55, and others, associated with clusters that have higher-than-expected binding energies arising from enhanced nearest-neighbor interactions. They also estimate the solid density of each element from the size of the model cubic cluster (N = 14) that represents the face-centered unit cell.

Slim-Filter: an interactive windows-based application for illumina genome analyzer data assessment and manipulation

BackgroundThe emergence of Next Generation Sequencing technologies has made it possible for individual investigators to generate gigabases of sequencing data per week. Effective analysis and manipulation of these data is limited due to large file sizes, so even simple tasks such as data filtration and quality assessment have to be performed in several steps. This requires (potentially problematic) interaction between the investigator and a bioinformatics/computational service provider. Furthermore, such services are often performed using specialized computational facilities.ResultsWe present a Windows-based application, Slim-Filter designed to interactively examine the statistical properties of sequencing reads produced by Illumina Genome Analyzer and to perform a broad spectrum of data manipulation tasks including: filtration of low quality and low complexity reads; filtration of reads containing undesired subsequences (such as parts of adapters and PCR primers used during the sample and sequencing libraries preparation steps); excluding duplicated reads (while keeping each read’s copy number information in a specialized data format); and sorting reads by copy numbers allowing for easy access and manual editing of the resulting files. Slim-Filter is organized as a sequence of windows summarizing the statistical properties of the reads. Each data manipulation step has roll-back abilities, allowing for return to previous steps of the data analysis process. Slim-Filter is written in C++ and is compatible with fasta, fastq, and specialized AS file formats presented in this manuscript. Setup files and a user’s manual are available for download at the supplementary web site ( https://www.bioinfo.uh.edu/Slim_Filter/).ConclusionThe presented Windows-based application has been developed with the goal of providing individual investigators with integrated sequencing reads analysis, curation, and manipulation capabilities.

SGRAPH (SeismoGRAPHer): Seismic waveform analysis and integrated tools in seismology

Although numerous seismological programs are currently available, most of them suffer from the inability to manipulate different data formats and the lack of embedded seismological tools. SeismoGRAPHer, or simply SGRAPH, is a new system for maintaining and analyzing seismic waveform data in a stand-alone, Windows-based application that manipulates a wide range of data formats. SGRAPH was intended to be a tool sufficient for performing basic waveform analysis and solving advanced seismological problems. The graphical user interface (GUI) utilities and the Windows functionalities, such as dialog boxes, menus, and toolbars, simplify the user interaction with the data. SGRAPH supports common data formats, such as SAC, SEED, GSE, ASCII, and Nanometrics Y-format, and provides the ability to solve many seismological problems with built-in inversion tools. Loaded traces are maintained, processed, plotted, and saved as SAC, ASCII, or PS (post script) file formats. SGRAPH includes Generalized Ray Theory (GRT), genetic algorithm (GA), least-square fitting, auto-picking, fast Fourier transforms (FFT), and many additional tools. This program provides rapid estimation of earthquake source parameters, location, attenuation, and focal mechanisms. Advanced waveform modeling techniques are provided for crustal structure and focal mechanism estimation. SGRAPH has been employed in the Egyptian National Seismic Network (ENSN) as a tool assisting with routine work and data analysis. More than 30 users have been using previous versions of SGRAPH in their research for more than 3 years. The main features of this application are ease of use, speed, small disk space requirements, and the absence of third-party developed components. Because of its architectural structure, SGRAPH can be interfaced with newly developed methods or applications in seismology. A complete setup file, including the SGRAPH package with the online user guide, is available.

Evoked response study tool software for single and multiple evoked potential measurements in animals.

The Evoked Response Study Tool (EVREST) is an integrated, portable hardware/software system designed for field measurement of evoked potentials. The software component of EVREST is a Windows-based application that is used for generating and calibrating sound stimuli and recording and analyzing evoked responses. The software has been used by a number of investigators to measure auditory evoked potentials in fish, marine mammals, and primates. The software features a graphical user interface and is compatible with a variety of commercial off-the-shelf data acquisition hardware. Options for sound stimuli include arbitrary waveforms loaded from disk or sums of up to 16 individual waveform components consisting of clicks or amplitude/frequency modulated tones. Evoked response data are averaged/displayed in real-time and also streamed to disk, allowing post-acquisition changes to analysis parameters. Objective response detection procedures include the F test, magnitude-squared coherence, and phase coherence. An adaptive staircase procedure is included for automated threshold measurements at multiple frequencies. In this talk, the operating principles and capabilities of the EVREST software are reviewed and example evoked potential data from dolphins and sea lions are presented. [Work supported by ONR.]

AppMonitor: A tool for recording user actions in unmodified Windows applications

This article describes AppMonitor, a Microsoft Windows-based client-side logging tool that records user actions in unmodified Windows applications. AppMonitor allows researchers to gain insights into many facets of interface interaction such as command use frequency, behavioral patterns prior to or following command use, and methods of navigating through systems and data sets. AppMonitor uses the Windows SDK libraries to monitor both low-level interactions, such as "left mouse button pressed" and "Ctrl-F pressed," as well as high-level "logical" actions, such as menu selections and scrollbar manipulations. The events recorded are configurable, allowing researchers to perform broad or targeted studies. No user input is required to manage logging, allowing participants to seamlessly conduct everyday work while their actions are monitored. The system currently supports logging in Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader; however, it could be extended for use with any Microsoft Windows-based application. To support other researchers wishing to create multilevel event loggers, we describe AppMonitor's underlying architecture and implementation, and provide a brief example of the data generated during our 4-month trial with six users.

Utilizing Qualitative Data Analysis Software

Atlas.ti is qualitative data analysis (QDA) software, and its recent version 5.2.12 is now more user friendly as a Windows-based application. Atlas.ti provides some very useful tools in academic research, particularly for social science disciplines. This review offers a case study of utilizing a QDA software package, with two examples of research presented to show how to utilize Atlas.ti. This will serve as a practical guide for qualitative researchers who are beginning to use the QDA software Atlas.ti.