Pedestrian User Satisfaction Analysis

the role played by pedestrian is noticeably becoming more important as part of transportation infrastructure. The number of pedestrian user increases especially in the big cities’ business district. Therefore, this study was constructed to study the pedestrian users’ satisfaction to the side walk facility. The study was conducted in the city of Surabaya, the Indonesian second biggest city. The study aimed the pedestrian users in some of the busiest districts in central of Surabaya. On the other hand, there have been many policies made by the Surabaya government to improve the pedestrian performance especially the side walk facility, such as making the pedestrian to be more colorful and attractive. The study used qualitative method and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). There are twenty variables used as addressed objects to measure pedestrian users’ satisfaction level, which are civil service police, greening, parking space, bus stop, parking meter, intercept area, main hole, public sitting, bollard, pedestrian floor motif, disability facility, hand wash facility, portable toilet, direction map, street vendors, drinking water facility, pedestrian decoration and trash bin. The result shows that there are only two variables preforms above their importance level. The average of importance level is 4,021 while the average of performance level is 3,743. There is -0,278 gaps which indicates that the pedestrian performance is under the pedestrian users expectation. Moreover, based on the IPA, there is no one of the variables place in the first quadrant (high leverage, attributes to improve), while there are seven variables place in the second quadrant (attributes to maintain). There are eight variables performing as in the third quadrant (low priority) and lastly there are five variables perform as in the fourth quadrant (low leverage, attributes to de-emphasize).

Multi-colour photometry and Gaia EDR3 astrometry of two couples of binary clusters (NGC 5617 and Trumpler 22) and (NGC 3293 and NGC 3324).

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of two pairs of binary clusters (NGC 5617 and Trumpler 22) and (NGC 3293 and NGC 3324) located in the fourth quadrant of our Galaxy. For this purpose we use different data taken from VVV survey, WISE, VPHAS, APASS, GLIMPSE along with Gaia EDR3 astrometric data. We identified 584, 429, 692 and 273 most probable cluster members with membership probability higher than $80 \%$ towards the region of clusters NGC 5617, Trumpler 22, NGC 3293 and NGC 3324. We estimated the value of $R=\frac{A_{V}}{E(B-V)}$ as ∼ 3.1 for clusters NGC 5617 and Trumpler 22, which indicates normal extinction law. The value of R ∼3.8 and ∼1.9 represent the abnormal extinction law towards the clusters NGC 3293 and NGC 3324. Our Kinematical analysis show that all these clusters have circular orbits. Ages are found to be 90 ± 10 and 12 ± 3 Myr for the cluster pairs (NGC 5617 and Trumpler 22) and (NGC 3293 and NGC 3324), respectively. The distances of 2.43 ± 0.08, 2.64 ± 0.07, 2.59 ± 0.1 and 2.80 ± 0.2 kpc estimated using parallax are alike to the values calculated by using the distance modulus. We have also identified 18 and 44 young stellar object candidates present in NGC 5617 and Trumpler 22, respectively. Mass function slopes are found to be in fair agreement with the Salpeter’s value. The dynamical study of these objects shows a lack of faint stars in their inner regions, which leads to the mass-segregation effect. Our study indicates that NGC 5617 and Trumpler 22 are dynamically relaxed but the other pair of clusters are not. Orbital alongwith the physical parameters show that the clusters in both pairs are physically connected.

Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants from Working Canines via a Field Wipe-Down Procedure

Evidence-based canine decontamination protocols are underrepresented in the veterinary literature. Aerosolized microbiological and chemical contaminants can pose a risk in deployment environments highlighting the need for improved canine field decontamination strategies. Prior work has established the efficacy of traditional, water-intensive methods on contaminant removal from the coat of the working canine; however, it is not known if similar reductions can be achieved with simple field expedient methods when resources are limited. The objective of this study was to measure the reduction of aerosolized contamination via a practical “wipe-down” procedure performed on working canine coats contaminated with a fluorescent, non-toxic, water-based aerosol. Disposable, lint-free towels were saturated with one of three treatments: water, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub (CHX), or 7.5% povidone-iodine scrub (PVD). Both CHX and PVD were diluted at a 1:4 ratio. Treatments were randomly assigned to one of three quadrants established across the shoulders and back of commonly utilized working dog breeds (Labrador retrievers, n = 16; German shepherds, n = 16). The fourth quadrant remained unwiped, thus serving as a control. Reduction in fluorescent marker contamination was measured and compared across all quadrants. PVD demonstrated greater marker reduction compared to CHX or water in both breeds (p < 0.0001). Reduction was similar between CHX or water in Labradors (p = 0.86) and shepherds (p = 0.06). Effective wipe-down strategies using common veterinary cleansers should be further investigated and incorporated into decontamination practices to safeguard working canine health and prevent cross-contamination of human personnel working with these animals.

Considering the Fourth Quadrant Learning

This action research reports the experiences of introducing blended learning in the delivery of a post-graduate course to students in the university. The research conceptual framework is adapted from the technology acceptance model. The objective is to assess the level of acceptance of online learning and to document the attempts of the facilitator to create an independent, student-directed, and student-centered learning environment. This is the fourth quadrant learning typology. The research participants were a group of Masters in Education students who registered for the course “Strategies for Teaching and Learning.” Blended learning was introduced as a variant from the standard face-to-face instruction. This proved to be a valuable learning experience for both participants and lecturer. The perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of online learning was not matched with the behavioral intention.

Penerapan Metode IPA dan PGCV untuk Menganalisis Kualitas Layanan PT. Bank X berdasarkan Dimensi Servqual

The bank is an institution that usually keeps people's money and redistributes it, as well as providing other services. The quality of service at the bank is important in order to compete well in the banking industry. This study aims to determine customer satisfaction, priority improvements needed to increase customer satisfaction. The data processing of this research begins with the validity and reliability test of the questionnaire, then continues with data processing using the SERVQUAL, IPA, and PGCV methods. In the SERVQUAL method there are a total of 22 attributes, for the tangible dimension it has 9 attributes, then the reliability dimension has 2 attributes, Furthermore, the responsiveness dimension has 4 attributes, the assurance dimension has 3 attributes, and finally the empathy dimension has 4 attributes. The result of Service Quality data processing, as a whole has a gap minus value. The results are then processed by the IPA method and the results show that six attributes are in the first quadrant (priority recovery), three attributes are in the second quadrant, one attribute is in the third quadrant, twelve attributes are in the fourth quadrant. The results of data processing using the IPA method, then continued with data processing using the PGCV method, and the results show that there are six attributes listed in the order of priority, with the highest PGCV score statement, namely the item "tellers and customers". Service has a sufficient number. Then followed by adding some divider walls, equity in bank services, in customer services speed, improvement at queue information, adding some chairs. So, to increase and maintain the bank service quality, the problems must be fixed immediately based on the priority rank results like adding some divider wall, increase the number of teller and customer service, adding some chair, improving equity in bank services, improving the customer service speed in serving customers

Removal of Aerosolized Contaminants from Working Canines Via a Field Wipe-Down Procedure

Evidence-based canine decontamination protocols are underrepresented in the veterinary literature. Aerosolized microbiological and chemical contaminants can pose a risk in deployment environments highlighting the need for improved canine field decontamination strategies. Prior work has established the efficacy of traditional, water-intensive methods on contaminant removal from the coat of the working canine; however, it is not known if similar reductions can be achieved with simple field expedient methods when resources are limited. The objective of this study was to measure the reduction of aerosolized contamination via a practical &ldquo;wipe-down&rdquo; procedure performed on working canine coats contaminated with a fluorescent, non-toxic, water-based aerosol. Disposable, lint-free towels were saturated with one of three treatments: water, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub (CHX), or 7.5% povidone-iodine scrub (PVD). Both CHX and PVD were diluted at a 1:4 ratio. Treatments were randomly assigned to one of three quadrants established across the shoulders and back of commonly utilized working dog breeds (Labrador retrievers, n = 16; German shepherds, n = 16). The fourth quadrant remained unwiped, serving as a control. Reduction in fluorescent marker contamination was measured and compared across all quadrants. PVD demonstrated greater marker reduction compared to CHX or water in both breeds (P &lt; 0.0001). Reduction was similar between CHX or water in Labradors (P = 0.86) and shepherds (P = 0.06). Effective wipe-down strategies using common veterinary cleansers should be further investigated and incorporated into decontamination practices to safeguard working canine health and prevent cross-contamination of human personnel working with these animals.