Mustafa Ali Malla, Omar Hussien Al-Beak, Duaa Mowafak Hameed, Marwa Mawfaq Mohamedsheet Al-Hatab, Raid Rafi Omar Al-Nima, Mohammed Sabah Jarjees, Khalil A. K. Al-Maqsood, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq
{"title":"Adopting Machine Learning to Automatically Identify a Suitable Surgery Type for Refractive Error Patients","authors":"Mustafa Ali Malla, Omar Hussien Al-Beak, Duaa Mowafak Hameed, Marwa Mawfaq Mohamedsheet Al-Hatab, Raid Rafi Omar Al-Nima, Mohammed Sabah Jarjees, Khalil A. K. Al-Maqsood, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq, Directorate of Ninawa Health, Ministry of Health, Iraq","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2024-36(4)-37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2024-36(4)-37","url":null,"abstract":"efractive error is a visual impairment that arises when the ocular anatomy hinders the proper focusing of light onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue layer located at the posterior region of the eye. This condition poses difficulties in achieving clear vision. Refractive error stands as the prevailing kind of visual impairment. The objective of this study is to classify two surgical approaches utilized in the treatment of refractive defects. Two commonly performed refractive surgeries are Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) and Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK). Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses a specific branch known as Machine Learning (ML), which is the focal point of this investigation. ML is dedicated to the advancement and use of algorithms that possess the capacity to acquire knowledge from data and enhance their predictive capabilities without explicit programming. The present study employs sophisticated ML methods to classify different types of refractive defect surgeries using a dataset of 124 samples obtained from Al-Rabee Hospital in Iraq, specifically focusing on corneal topography data. Two ML approaches, namely K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN), are employed to predict the kind of refractive defect surgery. The findings produced from the experiment demonstrated an accuracy rate of 90.32% for the KNN algorithm and a perfect accuracy rate of 100% for the ANN algorithm. Additionally, the KNN algorithm exhibited a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 90.54%. The study’s findings indicate that the ANN classifier outperforms the KNN classifier.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"36 4","pages":"1749-1757"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2024-36(4)-37","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147897982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wing Planform Analysis with Taper Ratio and Expansion Segment Variation with Lifting Line Theory","authors":"Amien S. Dafa, Gunawan Nugroho","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-05","url":null,"abstract":"Tapered wing shape of a planform wing is still widely used amongst airplane and UAVs with subsonic speed. In the design process, a good consideration for a good taper ratio of a wing is required to obtain the optimal and distribution for the desired function of an aircraft. Additionally, addition of expansion segment on wing planform shape is often used to increase the performance of wings without the increase of wingspan. Several methods to analyze a wing shape are experimentation, computational luid dynamics, and analytical calculation. Analyzing with analytical calculation will present limited, but accurate outcomes due to the assumptions that are made during the calculation. This method, however, is inexpensive. This is why analytical calculation is still a common method to use in the design process of an aircraft, particularly in the early phase. Five variants of taper ratio and 3 variants that with expansion segment is analyzed using the Lifting Line Theory that utilizes Fourier series at subsonic speed. The results are the values of and with respect to and the distribution of and along the wingspan. Increasing the taper ratio results in the decrease of and the increase of , while adding an expansion segment will give results that are dependent on the added segment’s taper ratio.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"865 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139204866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaptive and Sustainable Design for Building Construction Considering Climate Change","authors":"Engr. Hifza, Hassan Tariq","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-24","url":null,"abstract":"The two most crucial factors that are constantly taken into account while developing or building any new infrastructure in this day and age are sustainability and resilience. In a similar manner, this project centers on the same idea of sustainability and resiliency in order to construct a 10-story structure that served the function of a multipurpose community center equipped with cutting edge technology and carefully selected construction materials in order to lessen the number of harmful emissions and to keep a balance in both the structural strength and the environment. The design process has involved choosing the primary building material, the type of construction used, the building plans, and the carbon footprints the selected building materials are generated. The building’s planned design also assessed for structural soundness, environmental sustainability, and resilience. The outcomes are compared to an existing structure in the same domain for the critical evaluation and effective decision-making. As a result, this compilation also includes a complete and in-depth analysis of how the suggested construction is more robust and sustainable. The preface also includes information on the building parts, such as the materials used to contrive the structural as well as the non-structural members. In the end, the suggested design is monitored based on its structural qualities to ensure its stability and resilience. In order to successfully propose a sustainable and resilient design for the building of a multipurpose 10-story community center, a comprehensive and optimal set of recommendations is provided.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139208192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juliana Idrus, Norhanizah Hamzah, Rozaini Ramli, Masyitah Md Nujid, S. F. Sadikon
{"title":"Enhancing Slope Stability with Different Slope Stabilization Measures: A Case Study using SLOPE/W Software","authors":"Juliana Idrus, Norhanizah Hamzah, Rozaini Ramli, Masyitah Md Nujid, S. F. Sadikon","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-15","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a case study of an existing slope at Taman Kelab Ukay, Ampang, Selangor. A potential slope failure is predicted as the nearby surrounded slope failed due to low self-retaining strength caused by prolonged and intense rainfall. The slope stability is analyzed by the Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) using Geo-Studio 2018 (SLOPE/W) software to investigate the slope’s Factor of Safety (FOS). The slope stability analysis confirms that the existing slope only provides the FOS of 1.028, which does not meet the minimum FOS of 1.30 of JKR Guidelines for Slope Design (2010) for untreated slope. The slope is subsequently re-analyzed as a treated slope, and the proposed remedial actions are soil nailing and geotextiles. As a result, the soil nailing and geotextiles achieve a minimum FOS of 1.50 for treated slope, with values of 1.899 and 1.845, respectively. For remedial work, soil nailing is recommended to be employed at the slope since the method is commonly used in the construction industry as it offers an inexpensive and uncomplicated installation technique. The sufficient soil nailing design characteristics proposed for the slope is three (3) bars of 7 meters length of soil nails at a 25° inclination angle. Soil nailing is a reliable and cost-effective method for slope stabilization and remedial work due to its ability to provide a durable, long-term solution for slopes that are prone to instability, erosion and landslides.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139200941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amril Hadri Jamaludin, N. Md Nor, A. Ruslan, Soffian Noor Mat Saliah, Nor Amiera Syuhada Abi Suhaimi, Ahmad Syauqi Md Hassan, Mohd Azrizal Fauzi, Fatma Sakinah Razali
{"title":"Structural Performance Evaluation of Horizontally Light Reinforced Dapped for Vertical Wall-To-Wall Connection of Precast Wall Panel","authors":"Amril Hadri Jamaludin, N. Md Nor, A. Ruslan, Soffian Noor Mat Saliah, Nor Amiera Syuhada Abi Suhaimi, Ahmad Syauqi Md Hassan, Mohd Azrizal Fauzi, Fatma Sakinah Razali","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-18","url":null,"abstract":"Precast concrete buildings in Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) are constructed of multiple pieces of structural members joined together using a variety of methods. The use of precast concrete wall panels has become increasingly popular in modern construction practices. One critical aspect of precast concrete wall panels is their connection to the adjacent walls. Various of wall-to-wall connections have been used in the IBS based construction. However, for non-load bearing application, the use of dapped connections for precast wall made with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is still limited and unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the structural performance of horizontally light reinforced dapped (HLRD) connections for precast wall panels made with RCA. The investigation includes experimental testing that includes three pair of specimens subjected to uniformly distributed monotonic loading to evaluate their strength capacity, strain, and deflection behaviour as well as the resulting crack propagation throughout the test. The connection displays brittle behaviour by developing a few line cracks and having a significant deflection before failure. The findings of this study will contribute to a better understanding of the behavior of HLRD connections and provide preliminary guidance for their design in precast concrete wall panels.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"339 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139203695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmad H. A. Hamid, Azmi A. Matali, Z. A. Ghaffar, S. Kasolang
{"title":"Cavitation in Internal Flows of Liquid Jet Through a Throat","authors":"Ahmad H. A. Hamid, Azmi A. Matali, Z. A. Ghaffar, S. Kasolang","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-14","url":null,"abstract":"The interaction of a liquid with the surrounding air produces unstable waves that disintegrate the liquid into droplets, which is known as liquid atomization. The common internal flow of a liquid atomization nozzle experiences a single-phase flow but might turn into a multiphase flow with the existence of cavitation. Cavitation in internal flow has gotten a lot of attention because of the positive and negative consequences it can have depending on the application. One such advantageous result is that cavitation has been used to promote the atomization of liquid jets by causing gas bubbles in the atmosphere to collapse. Most of the past research on cavitation has focused on the exit orifice’s constant cross-section area. The current study investigates the effect of throat location and geometry on cavitation characteristics. Filtered water was used as the simulation fluid. The high-speed shadowgraph technique was applied to record the images of the internal flow patterns. The placement of the throat was discovered to have a substantial impact on the status of the cavitation. Cavitation began at the inlet of the throat when the throat was placed at the uppermost part of the exit orifice. However, when the throat is placed in the middle of the exit orifice, the cavitation begins at the end of the throat. Four cavitation regimes were identified, namely developing, mixed, super and sudden expansion cavitation. Furthermore, it was found that the discharge coefficient depends on the cavitation’s state and length, except when the cavitation is in the supercavitation regime.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"8 30","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139207048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An App for Parking with Indoor Navigation Facility","authors":"Atiqur Rahman, Musabe Jean Bosco","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-10","url":null,"abstract":"There are numerous parking supervision and random booking procedures that regulate parking operations. Travel time to the parking slot and walking time inside the terminus can still be dropped if the parker can book a precise parking spot instead of an arbitrary one. This is achieved by our proposal, called sPark which is an app-based parking method that includes indoor navigation facility i.e., an app for parking with indoor navigation facility. sPark’s sharing system will rapidly book the optimal parking slots for parkers and advise them on the best feasible entrances for practice. Also, parkers will find the briefest path to their target using our proposed app’s navigation technique, saving them a lot of time roaming to the building. Different parking methods like sPark (our proposed), non-directed and directed methods (existing) are designed and assessed. The designed and assessed simulation outcomes of sPark indicate an important decrease in the overall driving time by 30% to 60% as compared to the non-directed method which is an existing method. Additionally, the resource sharing module in our scheme i.e., an app for parking with indoor navigation facility called sPark has revealed a 9.99% decrease in driving time in comparison to directed methods (existing) that feature interior cruising and direction only.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":" 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139197542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syahiir Kamil, Mohamad Syazwan Zafwan Mohamad Suffian, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Abdul Hadi Azman
{"title":"Numerical Analysis of Structural Batteries Response with the Presence of Uncertainty","authors":"Syahiir Kamil, Mohamad Syazwan Zafwan Mohamad Suffian, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Abdul Hadi Azman","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-06","url":null,"abstract":"In order to further reduce oil dependence and world pollution, there’s growing interest in embedding batteries such as Li-Po batteries within vehicle components. The implementation of structural batteries is believed to be the next promising approach for next-generation hybrid and electric vehicles. The proposed research is devoted to the uncertainty analysis of structural battery behavior under various parameters. To help with the analysis, a dedicated algorithm based on an elimination approach to solve numerical problems with uncertain parameters is successfully developed using Visual Basic. The Constant Strain Triangle element with linear elastic behavior is used as a structural model to simplify the model. Uncertainty of the material properties and loading are modeled as Fuzzy Random Variables. In evaluating the influence of the uncertainty parameters, Interval Monte Carlo Simulation and the interval finite element method are used to compute the bounds of the structure behavior. Simulation results between the Interval Monte Carlo and Deterministic are compared to evaluate the significance of the uncertainty factor influences. It is shown that the structural batteries that can be considered safe based on deterministic parameters may be unsafe if the uncertainty parameters are considered. The proposed approach could detect the results that are not necessarily detected through deterministic means. By producing a broader result, further prevention and consideration can be made to avoid catastrophic events.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139198120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohd Hafizuddin Hakim Zainal, N. Md Nor, Mohd Faisal Mat Ali, S. N. Mat Saliah, Siti Isma Hani Ismail, Abdullahi Nafiu Zadawa
{"title":"The Need to Educate Foreign Workers Based on the Performance Factor in a Construction Project, Especially in a Highly Populated Area in Johor, Malaysia","authors":"Mohd Hafizuddin Hakim Zainal, N. Md Nor, Mohd Faisal Mat Ali, S. N. Mat Saliah, Siti Isma Hani Ismail, Abdullahi Nafiu Zadawa","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-17","url":null,"abstract":"The problem of foreign worker is currently increasing due to many factors and has necessitated a comprehensive study to identify the critical factor that leads to the failure of construction projects. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the factors affecting the performance of foreign labour so that the foreign worker can be trained and educated. Methodologically, a total of 68 questionnaires were distributed to respondents at construction sites in four districts of Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Kulai and Pontian in Johor. The selected site was based on the study location, population, design criteria, sample size, sampling frame, sampling method and data collection method. The survey consisted of two sections, Sections A and B. Section A deals with the demographic profile of the respondents. Section B deals with the main factors affecting performance. The data was then analysed using descriptive analysis to determine the mean of the responses. The results show that inadequate health and safety awareness at the worksite is the most important factor affecting the performance of foreign workers. The results also show that the most negative influence of foreign workers is on the construction project. Therefore, the company needs to spend more resources on training the foreign workers. To overcome the problems, the company needs to set and pursue goals to improve the skills of the worker force. This factor is overcome through various strategies such as training foreign labours, monitoring their performance, communicating regularly with the workers and pursuing goals to improve the skills of the workers. The findings of this study can therefore be used to train and educate the foreign worker to perform better in construction projects, especially in heavily populated areas.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"319 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139207866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. A. Dahham, M. A. A. Mohd Zainuri, Ali Abdulabbas Abdullah, Mohd Faizal Fauzan, Qais Hamid Jeflawe
{"title":"The Effect of Graphene, Silica, And Natural Dust Particles On The Performances of Multiple Types Of Solar Photovoltaic Modules","authors":"I. A. Dahham, M. A. A. Mohd Zainuri, Ali Abdulabbas Abdullah, Mohd Faizal Fauzan, Qais Hamid Jeflawe","doi":"10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-13","url":null,"abstract":"Desertification and industrial pollution environment can significantly degrade photovoltaic cells performance. Accumulated dust on the surface of a photovoltaic module can partially hinder incident light and consequently degrade optical to electrical energy conversion. Dust properties play a major role in deteriorating solar system performance. Thus, this paper presents extensive investigations on the UV- absorbance, light transmittance and reflectance through an accumulated dust layer. Dust characterization; focusing on its spectral and crystallographic properties of three types of dust (Graphene, Silica, and natural), was carried out to evaluate the degradation rate of the output power for three types of solar PV modules (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film). Spectrophotometric analysis was conducted to determine UV light absorbance and light transmittance through the three types of dust. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) tests were conducted to evaluate the effect of dust crystallinity on light reflectance. A lab-scale setup was used to examine the performances of the three solar PV modules under clean and polluted conditions. Results indicated that Graphene dust exhibits severe UV light absorbance, and its crystalline form increases light reflectance from the surfaces of the modules. However, Silica and natural dust showed a little UV absorbance. Among the three types of the solar PV modules, thin-film panel showed the highest degradation under polluted conditions as compared to the other modules. Therefore, thin film solar module is not recommended for areas with high density of dust.","PeriodicalId":17688,"journal":{"name":"Jurnal Kejuruteraan","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139208166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}