TickleFoot: Design, Development and Evaluation of a Novel Foot-Tickling Mechanism That Can Evoke Laughter

Tickling is a type of sensation that is associated with laughter, smiling, or other similar reactions. Psychology research has shown that tickling and laughter can significantly relieve stress. Although several tickling artifacts have been suggested in prior work, limited knowledge is available if those artifacts could evoke laughter. In this article, we aim at filling this gap by designing and developing a novel foot-tickling mechanism that can evoke laughter. We first developed an actuator that can create tickling sensations along the sole of the foot utilising magnet-driven brushes. Then, we conducted two studies to identify the most ticklish locations of the foot’s sole and stimulation patterns that can evoke laughter. In a follow-up study with a new set of participants, we confirmed that the identified stimuli could evoke laughter. From the participants’ feedback, we derived several applications that such a simulation could be useful. Finally, we embedded our actuators into a flexible insole, demonstrating the potential of a wearable tickling insole.

Identification and Quantification of Anthropogenic Nanomaterials in Urban Rain and Runoff Using Single Particle-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometry

Urban rain and runoff are potential sources of anthropogenic nanomaterials (engineered and incidental, ENMs and INMs) to receiving waterbodies. However, there is currently a limited knowledge on the nature and...

Augustine on angelic knowledge

Angelic beings are spiritual intellectual beings. They possess knowledge; however, they are not omniscient. They are spiritual beings with limited knowledge in comparison to God, which means they are not like God who is the fullness of knowledge, they acquire knowledge. So, how do angelic beings acquire knowledge? What is the source of their knowledge? What is the nature of the angelic beings’ knowledge? What can angelic beings know and not know? What do these spiritual beings do with their angelic knowledge? Is there any difference between the fallen angels’ knowledge and the upright angels’ knowledge? What is the object of these spiritual intellectual beings’ knowledge? Augustine answered these questions in his theology of angelic knowledge. Augustine treated the nature of the knowledge the angels can acquire with their natural angelic faculty and the nature of the knowledge they acquire through the grace of God. Divine illumination is equally enjoyed by the angels and even more than humans do. The angels are lovers of the truth and they seek the truth either with the appropriate or inappropriate use of their will. The kind of knowledge they pursue determines their relationship with the creator. Augustine outlined how knowledge separates the good angels from the bad angels. These and more are what this paper seeks to explore.

The Level of Knowledge About the University Building Among the Academic Community in the Context of Place Attachment

This paper presents the issues of place and attachment to place. The aim of the article is to determine the level of knowledge among the academic community of the university building in which they study or work and its surrounding area, in the context of place attachment. The cognitive component – one of many aspects of identifying with a place – was examined. With limited knowledge about the building in which the study population spends time, calculated in months or years, it is difficult to determine place attachment, identification, or experience. The research method applied was a diagnostic survey, a questionnaire consisting of questions designed by the author. Both students and academics were surveyed. The results showed that students have limited knowledge of the building where they attend classes. The university building appears to be more of an anonymous non-place, without deeper symbolic or social meanings, than a place with which the academic community identifies itself.

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL IN FACING THE REVOLUTION ERA 4.0

Many people think learning a language is easy because they assume we are using the language every day. Learning a language is not just being able to communicate with the language, but also knowing and understanding the meaning contained in the word or phrase that is pronounced. In study languages, especially English, most of the students experience difficulty in speaking or talking. Difficulty talk is usually caused by the difficulty to express ideas orally, limited vocabulary, limited knowledge of grammar so it is difficult to talk with the correct rules, limited ability to properly pronounce vocabulary (pronunciation), so it is difficult to pronounce a word with true, the lack of courage to speak out because of fear of being wrong. To facilitate the ability to speak(speaking), there is some pretty effective way to try, among them: expand the vocabulary, read aloud, get to know simple English, read English, conversation English, listening to English songs, watching English movies,love the subjects English. In this paper also discussed methods teaching role-play and media pictorial story to improve the ability of English-speaking students.

EMPOWERMENT ON THE CAPABILITY OF THE BARANGAY TANODS OF MARIA THERESA, CABANATUAN CITY

This study was conducted to determine on how to empower the capability of the barangay tanods of Maria Theresa, Cabanatuan City. After assessing their level of familiarity on the policing strategies as to Gender-sensitivity and Child-friendly approaches, the researcher proposed some programs on how to empower them. The researcher used a descriptive design of methodology. The outcome of the study have manifested that the barangay tanods have limited knowledge on the process in dealing with victims of violence against women. Further, as to child-friendly approach, the respondents were likewise slightly familiar on the proper treatment in handling child in conflict with the law. As a result, there is a need to empower the capability of the barangay tanods in performing their duties especially on how to become a Gender-sensitive and child-friendly barangay tanod. KEYWORDS: Empowerment, Capability, Barangay Tanod, Gender-Sensitivity Approach, Child-Friendly Approach, Maria Theresa

Stoneware Jars from the 18th Century from the Saxon Palace in Warsaw

The article presents a unique set of 18th century apothecary vessels related to the Warsaw court of the Electors of Saxony. The stoneware jars were excavated at the site of the former Saxon Palace in Warsaw between 2006 and 2008. The collection, consisting of seven intact or almost completely-reconstructable specimens, is a unique find in Warsaw and in Poland. The article describes the vessels (their form, decoration and dimensions) and discusses their possible function (storing medicines used by the Saxon court). The study enlarges our limited knowledge about the material aspects of medicine in the Polish capital in the Modern period.

Wavelength-dependent DNA photodamage in a 3-D human skin model over the far-UVC and germicidal-UVC wavelength ranges from 215 to 255 nm

The effectiveness of UVC to reduce airborne-mediated disease transmission is well-established. However conventional germicidal UVC (~254 nm) cannot be used directly in occupied spaces because of the potential for damage to the skin and eye. A recently studied alternative with the potential to be used directly in occupied spaces is far-UVC (200 to 235 nm, typically 222 nm), as it cannot penetrate to the key living cells in the epidermis. Optimal far-UVC use is hampered by limited knowledge of the precise wavelength dependence of UVC-induced DNA damage, and thus we have used a monochromatic UVC exposure system to assess wavelength-dependent DNA damage in a realistic 3-D human skin model. We exposed a 3-D human skin model to mono-wavelength UVC exposures of 100 mJ/cm2, at UVC wavelengths from 215 to 255 nm (5-nm steps). At each wavelength we measured yields of DNA-damaged keratinocytes, and their distribution within the layers of the epidermis. No increase in DNA damage was observed in the epidermis at wavelengths from 215 to 235 nm, but at higher wavelengths (240-255 nm) significant levels of DNA damage were observed. These results support use of far-UVC light to safely reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission in occupied locations.

Adaptation of Asma’ul Husna in Existing Design Practice

Until now, industrial designers are solely educated with the epistemology of dialectical materialism; meanwhile, the spiritual aspect is often segregated from education affairs. Many kinds of literature highlighted that this segregation could lead to negative impacts. Supposedly as a Muslim, learning about our Creator through Asma’ul Husna is an essential trait to develop designers’ value, also known as sahsiah or characteristic of excellence. Therefore, this paper attempted to study the adaptation of Asma’ul Husna in the existing design practice among Muslim designers and at the same time devote the existent designer’s knowledge and awareness to this understanding. A set of questionnaires were distributed using stratified sampling. The result showed that the majority of the respondents did not adapt Asma’ul Husna in the existing design practice due to limited knowledge on ways to integrate Asma’ul Husna in the design process. Designers who claimed to use Asma’ul Husna in design are either still confused with the usage or only limits the usage to motif and zikr. As an overview, this paper highlights the general view of an adaptation of Asma’ul Husna’s among designers and emphasises the urgency to develop a guideline for designers to implement the values in their design process.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PROMOSI BOOKLET SEBAGAI SARANA PROMOSI KEDAI NYOSOE CAK NANANG DI DESA KEMUNING LOR KABUPATEN JEMBER

ABSTRAKPengabdian kepada masyarakat merupakan salah satu Tridharma perguruan tinggi yang wajib dilakukan oleh dosen. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini dilaksanakan di salah satu UMKM, Kedai Nyosoe Cak Nanang, yang terletak di Desa Kemuning Lor Jember. Kedai ini memiliki produk andalan susu murni segar dan olahannya seperti susu rasa-rasa, milkshake, dan yogurt Letak kedai ini sangat strategis karena berada di wilayah rekreasi Rembangan. Namun, masih banyak masyarakat yang belum mengetahui produk kedai tersebut karena minimnya media promosi dan pengelola memiliki pengetahuan terbatas terkait promosi produk. Tujuan dari kegiatan PkM ini adalah untuk memberikan sosialisasi tentang media promosi dan mengembangkan booklet sebagai media promosi Kedai Nyosose Cak Nanang. Metode yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi masalah adalah sosialisasi dan penyusunan media promosi untuk kedai tersebut. Berdasarkan hasil yang dilakukan selama pelaksanaan pengabdian diperoleh hasil yaitu satu produk booklet bilingual dengan informasi lokasi kedai, produk susu beserta foto, dan nomor narahubung serta meningkatnya pemahaman pengelola tentang pentingnya promosi menggunakan booklet bilingual untuk meningkatkan omset penjualan. Kata kunci: media promosi; booklet; produk susu. ABSTRACTCommunity service is one of the Tridharma of higher education that must be carried out by lecturers. This Community Service (PkM) activity was carried out in Kedai Nyosoe Cak Nanang, which is located in Kemuning Lor Village, Jember. This shop has main products of fresh milk and its processed products such as flavored milk, milkshakes, and yogurt. Its location is very strategic because it is located in the Rembangan recreation area. However, there are still many people who do not know about its products because of the lack of promotional media and the owners have limited knowledge about product promotion. The purpose of this activity was to socialize about promotional media and develop a booklet as a medium of promotion for Kedai Nyosoe Cak Nanang. The method used to overcome the problem is socialization and making promotional media for the shop. Based on the results carried out during the implementation of the service, the results obtained were one bilingual booklet product completed with information about the location of the shop, dairy products along with photos, and contact numbers as well as the staffs’ understanding about the importance of promotion using bilingual booklets to increase sales. Keywords: promotional media; booklet; dairy products.