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The integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology into higher education has emerged as a promising approach to enhance collaborative learning experiences. This study aims to design and evaluate an AR multimedia framework that facilitates real time interaction and spatial visualization, creating immersive and engaging learning environments for students. The AR framework was developed with a focus on improving student engagement, collaboration, and learning outcomes through interactive 3D models and real time feedback. By leveraging AR technology, the study sought to address common challenges in traditional learning environments, such as limited student interaction and engagement, and lack of real time feedback. The experimental evaluation involved two student groups: one using the AR-based system and the other using conventional multimedia tools. Findings revealed that students using the AR framework showed significant improvements in engagement, interaction frequency, and collaborative task performance. Additionally, the AR framework contributed to better learning outcomes, including enhanced comprehension, retention of complex concepts, and improved problem-solving skills. The study also highlighted the importance of incorporating a user-centered design approach in developing AR applications to ensure that the system meets the needs and preferences of learners. Qualitative feedback from students indicated that the AR system provided an enriched learning experience, although challenges such as interface navigation were noted. Overall, the study demonstrates the effectiveness of AR in fostering collaborative learning and offers practical insights for its integration into higher education curricula. Future research should explore the integration of AR with other immersive technologies to further enhance collaborative learning experiences.

The increasing volume and complexity of data have made traditional 2D visualization methods insufficient for effectively exploring and understanding high-dimensional datasets. Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) presents a promising solution by providing an interactive 3D environment that enhances spatial understanding, task efficiency, and user satisfaction. This research aims to evaluate the user experience (UX) and interaction design quality of immersive VR interfaces for 3D data visualization in complex environments. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining usability testing, UX questionnaires, and task-based performance analysis. Participants interacted with VR prototypes designed to visualize complex data and were assessed on their ability to manipulate and explore the data efficiently. The findings show that immersive VR interfaces significantly improve spatial comprehension, reduce cognitive load, and increase task performance efficiency compared to traditional 2D systems. Additionally, user satisfaction was notably high, with participants appreciating the intuitive and engaging interaction methods. The study concludes that immersive VR can provide substantial benefits in real-world data visualization applications, particularly in domains requiring the exploration of complex and high-dimensional data. However, further research is needed to optimize VR interfaces and address challenges such as motion sickness and interaction complexity.

User experience (UX) evaluation plays a crucial role in understanding how users interact with digital platforms and in improving product design. Traditional UX evaluation methods, such as surveys and interaction logs, often rely on a single data source, which limits the depth of analysis. This study explores the integration of multimodal data processing techniques in UX research, aiming to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of UX evaluations. By combining interaction logs, visual attention data, and physiological measurements, this approach provides a more holistic understanding of user behavior, emotional responses, and satisfaction. Interaction logs offer objective data on user actions, while eye-tracking and physiological data capture users' emotional states, providing richer insights into usability and user experience. This study highlights the effectiveness of multimodal integration in identifying patterns that traditional methods overlook, such as emotional responses to interface elements and real-time feedback from users. The findings reveal that multimodal data processing improves the precision of UX assessment by combining objective behaviors with subjective emotional responses, offering a more complete view of user interactions. The study also discusses the challenges of data synchronization and the potential ethical concerns related to the use of physiological data. The integration of these data sources shows great potential for enhancing the design process, allowing designers to make informed decisions based on comprehensive insights. Finally, this research underscores the future potential of multimodal analytics in UX research, suggesting further exploration of additional data modalities and real-time applications in various digital environments.

This research explores the role of human algorithm interaction mechanisms in enhancing trust, reliability, and user confidence in Decision Support Systems (DSS). Traditional DSS models often focus solely on algorithmic accuracy and performance, neglecting crucial factors such as transparency and user engagement, which are essential for building trust. By incorporating explainable AI (XAI) techniques like SHAP and LIME, real-time feedback mechanisms, and user-friendly interfaces, the study develops structured interaction models that improve the interpretability of AI-driven decisions. The results show that transparent decision-making processes and interactive features significantly enhance user trust, making DSS more reliable and easier to adopt. Users interacting with systems that provide clear, understandable explanations of decisions, along with real-time updates on the system’s confidence, reported higher levels of decision-making confidence, especially in high-stakes scenarios. These improvements lead to greater user engagement and adoption of the system in various domains, including healthcare and finance. The study also highlights the importance of balancing interpretability with efficiency in user interface design to ensure both trust and usability. The findings contribute to the design of more user-centric DSS that prioritize trust, interpretability, and cognitive factors, providing a framework for the successful integration of intelligent decision support systems in complex decision-making environments. Future research should focus on refining interaction models and exploring the broader applicability of these systems in different sectors.

This study aims to design a web-based information system for vehicle management and monitoring at Bengkel Merdeka Motor, which previously relied on manual recording processes. Manual data management caused several problems, including data loss, inaccurate records, difficulties in monitoring service progress, and delays in report generation. This research applies the Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) method supported by Unified Modeling Language (UML) to analyze system requirements and design the proposed system. The research methodology includes requirements analysis, analysis of existing and proposed systems, system design, and user interface design. The proposed system integrates vehicle data management, service offers, work orders (SPK), service progress monitoring, invoice generation, and automatic monthly reporting into a single web-based platform. The results show that the designed system improves data accuracy, operational efficiency, and transparency of service information. In addition, real-time monitoring features support better coordination between administrators and mechanics. The implementation of this system is expected to enhance service quality, reduce administrative errors, and support managerial decision-making at Bengkel Merdeka Motor.

The management of borrowing and returning goods in government institutions is still largely carried out manually, which often gives rise to various problems, such as difficulties in tracking borrowing histories, the high risk of recording errors, and the lack of transparency regarding the availability of goods. This condition indicates the need for support from an information system that is capable of assisting the recording process and inventory management in a more structured, systematic, and easily monitored manner. This research aims to design a prototype of a goods borrowing and returning application as an initial solution to these problems as well as a preliminary representation of a system that can be further developed by the institution. The research method used is a Research and Development (R&D) approach with a prototype Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model, which allows system development to be carried out gradually and flexibly in accordance with user needs. Data collection was conducted through observation and interviews to obtain an overview of the ongoing work processes and to identify the required system needs. The collected data were then analyzed as the basis for designing the system workflow, data structure, and user interface design. The results of this research are in the form of an application prototype that represents the main system features, including goods borrowing, goods returning, availability checking, goods data management, and report generation.

This study aims to develop an educational application based on a Graphical User Interface (GUI) using MATLAB App Designer that functions as an interactive simulation for evaluating blood pressure. The application allows users to input systolic and diastolic blood pressure values along with supporting information such as name and age. The input data are then analyzed and classified into several blood pressure categories according to the standards of the American Heart Association (AHA), including normal, hypotension, stage 1 hypertension, stage 2 hypertension, and hypertensive crisis. The classification results are presented visually through an interactive pie chart with dynamic percentages and legends to enhance user understanding. In addition, all data are automatically stored in a Microsoft Excel file containing a summary of blood pressure categories and session timestamps. The system is designed with a simple interface and intuitive interaction, making it suitable for early health education purposes. Although the application still relies on manual data input, it has the potential to serve as an effective learning tool for increasing public awareness of the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. 

The rapid development of the sea transportation industry produces a massive and complex volume of transaction data, requiring strategic management to support managerial decision-making. This research aims to implement the Executive Information System on SeaPass in order to evaluate the performance of ship ticket sales. The research method uses data visualization with a two-level drill-down mechanism, which allows the presentation of information hierarchically from general summaries to specific details. The methodological stages include needs analysis, user interface (UI) design using Figma, front-end implementation with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, database integration, and system testing through Black Box Testing. The results showed that the SIE implementation successfully integrated operational data, including schedules, ships, and manifests, into an interactive dashboard. The two-level drill-down feature provides the ability for executives to identify operational anomalies and market fluctuations in real-time. In conclusion, the system significantly enhances executive data analysis capabilities, transforming complex transaction data into accurate strategic information, thereby supporting more precise business decision-making and adaptive to the dynamics of the marine transportation market.

This research investigates the development of IT-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) data surveillance models supporting maritime safety through integration of advanced information technology, maritime engineering principles, and human factors optimization. AIS technology generates vast real-time vessel movement data creating unprecedented opportunities for safety enhancement through systematic surveillance, collision risk detection, traffic pattern analysis, and incident prevention, yet effectiveness depends critically on intelligent data processing algorithms, reliable IT infrastructure, and competent personnel capable of interpreting surveillance outputs and taking appropriate actions. Through qualitative analysis involving maritime safety authorities, vessel traffic service (VTS) operators, port authorities, marine engineers, IT specialists, data scientists, and maritime training institutions, this study examines how IT-based surveillance models incorporating pattern recognition, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and crew-centered interfaces can transform maritime safety management from reactive incident response toward proactive risk prevention. Results demonstrate that intelligent AIS surveillance can identify 75-90% of high-risk situations 15-45 minutes before critical events, reduce collision risks by 60-80%, improve traffic management efficiency by 35-55%, and enhance crew situational awareness by 45-65% when integrated with appropriate training programs developing personnel competencies in data interpretation, system operation, and coordinated response. Key implementation challenges include data quality and completeness issues, computational infrastructure requirements, algorithm development complexity, personnel competency gaps requiring substantial training investments, organizational coordination barriers, and privacy/security concerns. Findings reveal that successful AIS surveillance implementation requires holistic sociotechnical approaches integrating IT systems engineering, maritime domain expertise, and human capability development through coordinated design, deployment, and training strategies. This research contributes to maritime safety literature by providing integrated frameworks for IT-based surveillance systems incorporating technical capabilities, operational requirements, and human factors supporting evidence-based safety management.

The attendance recording system at PLN ULP Tanjungbalai still relies on manual, paper-based methods, resulting in delays in data recap, reduced efficiency, and a high potential for recording errors. This condition affects the accuracy of employee attendance information, which is essential for administrative activities and managerial decision-making. Based on these issues, this practical work aims to design and develop a web-based e-attendance application as a solution to enhance efficiency, processing speed, and the accuracy of attendance recapitulation. The system was developed using PHP as the programming language and MySQL as the database management system, following several stages including requirement analysis, system design using UML, and implementation of a web-based user interface. The application provides essential features such as user login, daily attendance recording, employee data management, attendance notes (permission, sickness, etc.), and automatic attendance report generation. The system is designed for two types of users—Admin and Employees—each with specific access rights. The implementation results indicate that the e-attendance application significantly improves the efficiency of attendance administration at PLN ULP Tanjungbalai. Data collection and recapitulation become faster, more structured, and less prone to errors, while also enabling administrators to monitor employee attendance in real time. Therefore, this web-based e-attendance application serves as an effective solution to support operational activities and enhance the quality of employee attendance management.

This study aims to design the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) on the VINIX Showcase Website as a personal branding platform and digital Skill Passport for participants of the VINIX Seven Aurum Program using the Design Thinking method. The background of this research is the absence of an integrated digital platform that can systematically and easily document and display participants' skills, projects, certificates, and professional identity. The design process is carried out through five stages of Design Thinking, namely Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test, starting with exploring user needs, formulating problems, developing solution ideas, creating Prototypes, and Usability Testing. The results of the study consist of the UI/UX design of the VINIX Showcase Website, which includes registration and Login features, user Dashboard, Skill Passport, project upload, public Showcase, and automatic CV generation feature. Testing using the Usability Testing method showed that the resulting design has a good level of ease of use and comfort and is acceptable to users. This research is expected to be an effective digital solution in supporting personal branding, skills documentation, and improving the professionalism of VINIX Seven Aurum Program participants.

Digital transformation is an urgent need for MSMEs to maintain competitiveness, yet many businesses like Toko ANHA Kosmetik still rely on manual operational systems that pose a high risk of inefficiency and losses due to expired products. This study aims to design and develop a mobile-based cosmetic sales application capable of integrating inventory management with an early warning feature for product expiration. The methodology employed is Design Thinking, encompassing the stages of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test to ensure the solution is user-centered. The results indicate that this approach successfully identified the primary pain points of the store owner and translated them into functional features such as automatic T-30 expired date notifications and digital product catalogs. System testing was conducted using Black Box Testing, yielding 100% functional validity, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), which resulted in an average score of 83.49%, categorized as "Excellent." This study concludes that the designed application is not only technically effective in preventing operational losses but also highly acceptable to MSME users due to its intuitive and functional interface.

Managing Regional Public Service Agency (Badan Layanan Umum Daerah/BLUD) hospitals requires planning and budgeting processes that are accountable, measurable, and aligned with service performance. In practice, BLUD planning is still constrained by fragmented applications (hospital information system/SIMRS, finance, human resources, e-office, and procurement), duplicate data entry, approval delays, and limited monitoring of process compliance. This study aims to analyze requirements and design a web-based BLUD planning information system using an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) approach through middleware to improve cross-system interoperability, data consistency, and the timeliness of executive reporting. The study adopts the Design Science Research (DSR) framework, comprising problem identification, definition of solution objectives, artifact design and development, demonstration, evaluation, and communication/report writing. The proposed system includes a unit-based budget proposal module and item management, a role-based approval workflow (RBAC) with SLA tracking, a budget ceiling (pagu) master to benchmark proposals, audit trails and report exports, and an executive dashboard integrating budget perspectives, service indicators (e.g., bed occupancy rate/BOR and patient visits), and process compliance. It also provides an integration design via middleware (ESB/message broker) supported by a canonical data model (CDM) and traceable logging (trace_id/correlation_id). Evaluation using black-box testing and API contract testing indicates that the main planning workflow operates as intended and the integration interfaces are consistently defined, providing a foundation for staged implementation and further performance evaluation.

Conventional management of sports services often leads to inefficiency and limited public access to experts and facilities. Reliance on manual systems poses a high risk of scheduling conflicts or human error. This study aims to develop the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design for the Movement and Athletic Talent Hub (MATCH) application as an integrative digital solution. The approach employed is the Design Thinking method, encompassing the stages of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and testing. The design process resulted in an interactive prototype featuring key functions such as facility booking, trainer search, and a digital payment system. Evaluation was conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS) method involving target users. The test results yielded an average score of 79.5, categorizing the MATCH application within the Good rating and Acceptable status. These findings indicate that the design is effective in meeting user needs and is viable for further development as a digital sports ecosystem.

The use of the VSCO application continues to face technical issues, including errors during editing, limited feature access, and login problems that affect user satisfaction. This study analyzes user satisfaction with the VSCO application using the End User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) method. The study involved 385 VSCO users as respondents, with data collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0. In this research, Accuracy variable does not affect user satisfaction, whereas the Content, Format, Ease of Use, and Timeliness variables have a significant effect on user satisfaction. The study shows that content quality, interface design, ease of use, and system timeliness are the main factors influencing user satisfaction with the VSCO application.

The development of information technology has driven digital transformation in various sectors, including the food and beverage (F&B) industry. However, many small to medium-scale F&B businesses still rely on manual ordering systems, resulting in long queues, order recording errors, limited menu information, and suboptimal user experience. This study aims to design the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of a web-based Smart Ordering System that provides convenience, efficiency, and comfort in the food ordering process. The research method used is the Design Thinking approach, which includes empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and testing stages. The design process involves user needs analysis, user flow development, wireframe creation, and high-fidelity prototype development using Figma. Usability testing is conducted using the Single Ease Question (SEQ) method to evaluate ease of use and user satisfaction. The results indicate that the proposed UI/UX design provides a clear ordering flow, intuitive interface, and easy-to-understand user experience. Based on the SEQ results, most users experienced no difficulty in using the system, indicating that the design meets usability criteria with a very good category and is suitable for implementation in the F&B industry.

The SIUBER Information System is a vital instrument in supporting academic activities at universities. However, technical challenges such as unstable access are frequently complained about by users. This study aims to evaluate the quality of the SIUBER website using two approaches: Black Box Testing to validate technical functions and the System Usability Scale (SUS) to measure user satisfaction. Data was collected from 20 active user respondents. Black Box testing results indicated that functional features functioned 100% effectively, but stability issues were found under high access loads. The usability measurement results yielded an average conversion score of 62.5 (Acceptable Category - Grade D). In-depth analysis revealed a disparity: the interface design score was very high (3.89/5), while the stability score was very low (2.63/5). This study concluded that the primary issue with SIUBER was not the interface, but rather the server infrastructure, recommending hardware improvements as a top priority

The patent dispute between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is one of the largest Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) conflicts in the modern technology industry. This case began in 2007, when Apple launched the first-generation iPhone, revolutionizing the smartphone market with its minimalist design, full-touch screen, and intuitive interface. The success of the iPhone opened new markets and positioned Apple as an innovation leader. Samsung, as the largest electronics manufacturer in Asia, then produced the Android-based Samsung Galaxy smartphone, which quickly became the iPhone's main competitor. This business competition then turned into a legal dispute when Apple considered Samsung's products too similar to its products. This case involves claims of infringement of design patents and utility patents filed in various jurisdictions such as the United States, South Korea, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom. This article uses a normative juridical method with a statutory and case approach. The analysis shows that the patent dispute between Apple and Samsung cannot be resolved through a single international forum due to the territorial nature of the patent system. Therefore, litigation takes place in several countries and results in varying decisions.

The rapid development of the sea transportation industry produces a massive and complex volume of transaction data, requiring strategic management to support managerial decision-making. This research aims to implement the Executive Information System on SeaPass in order to evaluate the performance of ship ticket sales. The research method uses data visualization with a two-level drill-down mechanism, which allows the presentation of information hierarchically from general summaries to specific details. The methodological stages include needs analysis, user interface (UI) design using Figma, front-end implementation with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, database integration, and system testing through Black Box Testing. The results showed that the SIE implementation successfully integrated operational data, including schedules, ships, and manifests, into an interactive dashboard. The two-level drill-down feature provides the ability for executives to identify operational anomalies and market fluctuations in real-time. In conclusion, the system significantly enhances executive data analysis capabilities, transforming complex transaction data into accurate strategic information, thereby supporting more precise business decision-making and adaptive to the dynamics of the marine transportation market.

This research aims to develop GeoQuest, an interactive learning media integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance the understanding of trigonometry concepts among Grade XI students at SMAN 1 Percut Sei Tuan. The development follows the Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, which consists of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The product integrates AI-based features such as adaptive practice questions, automated feedback, and dynamic visualizations of trigonometric graphs. Data were collected through expert validation, student response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The results show that the media meets the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. Material experts and media experts rated GeoQuest as "very valid," while students responded positively to its ease of use and engaging interface. Learning outcome tests indicate a significant improvement in students’ understanding of trigonometry after using the AI-based GeoQuest media. Thus, GeoQuest is proven to be a reliable and effective digital learning tool to support trigonometry learning.