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Chapter 1
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Context
The MacLab is a computer lab accessible to students and
faculty, hence, it’s critical to monitor who uses the lab to
guarantee compliance with the university’s policies and the
safety of the users. The MacLab Access Logbook projects aims
to create a system that simplifies the tracking of user
entry and exit in the PSU Lingayen Campus MacLab facility.
By keeping a record of when users enter and exit the lab,
the system can help ensure that only authorized individuals
are using the lab and that any misuse or damage can be
traced back to a specific person. This information may also
be useful in scheduling lab usage, identifying peak times
for usage, and evaluating the need for additional resources
or equipment.
According to Mukaromah(2018), The laboratory plays a
crucial role in the advancement of science and research as
well as facilitating the exchange of knowledge between
students and lecturers, ultimately leading to the production
of results. Proper management of the laboratory is essential
and includes tasks such as tracking inventory, keeping
records of students entering for scheduled lab work or free
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practice, and monitoring lecturer activities during
research. These records can be maintained in a system.
The Logbook Web page was able to address the issue of
locating the necessary data, but it lacked the capability to
explore and retrieve log data for other experiment software
systems. Moreover, the data recorded in the logbook was in a
somewhat random format, making it challenging to
automatically examine stored variables. (Gertsenberger,
2019)
Company Profile
The Pangasinan State University was chartered through
the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 1497 promulgated on
June 11, 1978 and became operational on July 1, 1979. The
Pangasinan State University – Lingayen Campus is the result
of fusion of then six independent colleges in Lingayen. Like
other components of the Pangasinan State University (PSU),
Main Campus has great transformation under the leadership of
the University President.
Over the years, the IT degree program has been a well-
sought-out course. The number of enrollees continued to rise
year after year since its start in 1998. As globalization
spreads, the need for IT graduates will continue to rise.
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The IT Department is committed more than ever to giving the
best education possible to students who entrust their future
to Pangasinan State University
The Apple iMac Computers are the latest addition to the
ICT resources primarily for the students under the BS
Information Technology and BS Computer Science programs.
Students can enjoy the processing power of this up-to-date
machine essentially for machine learning simulations.
Objectives of the Project
This study is to develop, implement, and evaluate the
MacLab Access Logbook system for tracking user entry and
exit in the MacLab at the PSU Lingayen Campus. Specifically,
the study aims to:
1. Develop a user-friendly and efficient system that
accurately tracks user entry and exit in the MacLab.
2. Implement the system in the MacLab and assess its
effectiveness in improving the security and management of
the lab.
3. Evaluate the system’s usability, accuracy,
reliability, and privacy to determine its overall
effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
4. Provide recommendations for further development and
improvement of the system.
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Significance of the Study
The study of the MacLab Access Logbook can benefit a
variety of stakeholders, including:
1. MacLab users. The access logbook provides users with
a sense of security and accountability with their entry and
exit times being tracked, and they can use the logbook to
show proof of attendance or usage for academic or
professional purposes.
2. MacLab staff. The access logbook provides staff with
a tool for monitoring the usage of the lab. This information
can help them optimize the use of the lab, allocate
resources more efficiently, and identify any issues that may
arise.
3. PSU Lingayen Campus administration. The access
logbook can help the administration evaluate the
effectiveness of the MacLab and make improvements as needed,
as well as make decisions regarding resource allocation and
future investments.
4. Future researchers. The study of the MacLab Access
Logbook can serve as a model for implementing a similar
system in their own labs, with the data and insights gained
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from this study being useful for future research in lab
management and resource allocation.
Scope and Limitation
The system aims to improve the security and management
of the lab by keeping track of who enters and exits the lab
and at what times. The scope of the study will cover the
development, implementation, and evaluation of the system in
the MacLab.
The system relies on manual data entry, which can be
prone to human error and omissions. And The system may not
integrate with other lab management systems, which can limit
its effectiveness in larger lab environments.
Definition of Terms
Administration. The management and organization of the
operations, resources, and personnel necessary for the
functioning of the facility.
Digital. The use of digital technologies, such as
computer systems, software applications, and electronic
devices, to improve and optimize laboratory operations and
data management.
Equipment. Refers to tools, machinery, or other devices
that are used to perform a specific task or activity.
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Logbook. It may be used to record who enters or exits
the area, to document any issues or incidents that occur, or
to track the use of equipment or resources.
MacLab. It is a computer laboratory or workspace that
is exclusively designed for Mac computers.
Record. Refers to a collection of related data that is
stored and processed as a single unit.
Scheduling. The task or practice of scheduling when
specific actions will be taken or occurrences will occur
Security. Refers to measures taken to ensure the safety
and protection of people, equipment, and information within
the facility.
Tracking. The process of monitoring and recording the
movement or use of equipment, resources, or people within
the facility.
Mukaromah, S., Kusumantara, P. M., Putra, A. B., & Pratama,
A. (2018). Analysis and Design Logbook Information Systems.
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