Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

SOROTAN KAJIAN DIGITALISASI SEKOLAH RENDAH DAN KEPIMPINAN DIGITAL

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Seiring dengan Industri Revolusi 4.0, negara Malaysia melalui Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia berusaha memastikan pedidikan di setiap sekolah dapat mencapai aspirasi negara. Justeru itu, setiap kepimpinan sekolah perlu bertindak proaktif selari dengan perkembangan dan tuntutan semasa yang lebih terarah kepada digitalisasi. Cabaran ini perlu disahut oleh setiap pemimpin terutama dalam kalangan guru besar kerana di peringkat sekolah rendah, murid-murid akan menjalani pendedahan dan pembentukan asas pendidikan. Kajian ini membincangkan tentang kepimpinan digital guru besar sekolah rendah dalam menyokong cabaran pendidikan terkini yang banyak memberi perhatian kepada penggunaan ICT. Perbincangan berfokus kepada kepimpinan digital guru besar sekolah rendah dalam mendepani cabaran kepimpinan masa kini. Metodologi kajian adalah sorotan literatur yang bersumberkan daripada Scopus dan MyCite. Sorotan literatur mencakupi definisi, perkembangan digitalisasi sekolah rendah dan cabaran serta peranan guru besar berasaskan kepimpinan digital. Didapati terdapat modul yang telah dibangunkan sebagai rujukan baik dari luar juga dalam Malaysia. Oleh itu, dalam usaha meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan para guru besar perlu dipersiapkan dengan pengetahuan, kemahiran dan juga sikap yang positif terhadap ICT. Guru besar yang mempunyai kompetensi digital akan melancarkan urusan pengurusan dan pentadbiran sekolah dengan lebih berkesan.

STUDENTS’ INTENTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY: THE MODERATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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Education plays a crucial role in the foundation of a civilised society. A thriving civilisation prioritises the development of its future leaders, nurturing them to embrace compassion and open- mindedness while instilling an appreciation for history and the pursuit of a brighter future. An individual's worldview is fundamentally altered through education, which increases their tolerance. Nevertheless, when we talk about sustainability, it goes beyond education. Thus, the objective of this cross-sectional study is to identify the potential influence of students' beliefs and attitudes on their intention towards sustainability. The research examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and sustainability, as well as the interplay between these variables. A survey was carried out on a sample of 196 students from the Commerce department, Politeknik Muadzam Shah, Pahang. To collect the data, a 26-item questionnaire was created. Using SPSS (Statistical Package for The Social Sciences), data were gathered and descriptively examined. The findings indicate that emotional intelligence has a direct impact and could be an important factor as moderator variable to increase their intention to practise sustainability. Furthermore, in order to build a more sustainable future for all, it was recommended to foster emotional intelligence in individuals.

KERTAS KONSEP KAJIAN KESEDIAAN E-PEMBELAJARAN DARI ASPEK SIKAP, LITERASI, FASILITI DAN AKSES TEKNOLOGI DALAM KALANGAN PELAJAR-PELAJAR SEKOLAH DI NEGERI PAHANG

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Kajian ini bertujuan mengkaji tahap sebenar kesediaan pelajar Sekolah Menengah Agama Pahang (SMAN) terhadap pendekatan e-pembelajaran dari aspek sikap kepenggunaan komputer dan literasi komputer serta tahap sebenar kesediaan sekolah dari aspek fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan reka bentuk kuantitatif bertujuan untuk memahami secara mendalam faktor demografi yang berdasarkan diri pelajar (jantina, bangsa, aliran tingkatan, status sosioekonomi keluarga, pekerjaan ibu dan bapa dan lokasi tempat tinggal) tempat belajar (enrolmen pelajar dan lokasi sekolah) dalam meramal sikap kepenggunaan komputer, literasi komputer, fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi. Instrumen kajian menggunakan item soal selidik berdasarkan skala likert 5 tahap pemarkatan (sangat tidak setuju, tidak setuju, tidak pasti, setuju dan sangat setuju). Soal selidik ini mengandungi dua fungsi utama, pertama adalah sebagai penyampai maklumat demografi responden dan kedua adalah bertujuan memberikan maklumat dalam bentuk pengukuran pemboleh ubah individu seperti sikap terhadap kepenggunaan komputer, literasi komputer, fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi. Untuk tujuan menganalisis data, pengkaji menggunakan program Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) versi 25.0. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menyumbang secara teori dan praktikal kepada kesediaan e-pembelajaran dalam kalangan pelajar Sekolah Menengah Agama Negeri Pahang (SMAN) dengan menyediakan rangka kerja dan mengintegrasikan dengan pelbagai sumber-sumber. Diharapkan kajian ini akan dapat menawarkan dapatan dan pandangan yang baharu seterusnya dapat dimanfaatkan.

INDEX

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Index of the chapter in book

KEBERKESANAN KAEDAH PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIUM MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM KALANGAN GURU SAR-KAFA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITI PENDIDIKAN

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Kajian dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti pemahaman dan amalan dalam penggunaan medium media sosial untuk tujuan pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Kajian ini dicadangkan setelah melihat kerancakan penggunaan medium media sosial dalam pendidikan sebagai alternatif terbaik untuk tujuan pengajaran dan pembelajarann. Penggunaan teknologi pendidikan norma baharu mempercepatkan penyebaran ilmu pengetahuan dan memudahkan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran dari aspek masa, tempat dan kondisi semasa. Oleh itu, kajian ini berpeluang melihat sejauh mana tahap pemahaman, penggunaan dan sikap serta mengenalpasti jenis atau bentuk pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang paling dominan dalam kalangan guru-guru Sekolah Agama Rakyat dan Kelas Al Quran dan Fardhu Ain (SAR-KAFA) sama ada video, audio, slaid, nota dan latihan. Sampel kajian seramai 200 responden yang terdiri daripada guru-guru “SAR-KAFA” di 20 buah sekolah Daerah Kuantan. Satu set soal selidik yang mengandungi 46 item dibina oleh penyelidik berdasarkan sumber-sumber kajian dan telah diedarkan kepada responden. Manakala data yang diperolehi telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian “Statistical Packages for Social Sciences” (SPSS) versi 23.0. Penganalisaan data dibuat dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif iaitu peratusan, min dan sisihan lazim bagi menjawab persoalan kajian. Sementara statistik inferensi iaitu Anova sehala, ujian-t dan kolerasi digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis-hipotesis kajian. Hasil dapatan kajian ini diharapkan dapat menyumbang kepada mengenal pasti penggunaan media sosial sebagai teknologi pendidikan dan mempertingkatkan kualiti pendidikan untuk diadaptasi oleh guru dan pelajar.

DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH STUDENT TEACHERS AND THE CAREER ASPIRATIONS IN HBUN

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The study aims to explore the difficulties encountered by pre-service English teachers in Hebei Normal University for Nationalities (HBUN), Chengde, Hebei Province, China. In order to improve the qualifications of the pre-service English teachers and the local English education, the further research of difficulties faced by them is conducted through a non-scale questionnaire with open questions. The findings with the aspirations from the pre-service English student teachers can improve their professional development.

PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM TARBIAH DAN HUBUNGANNYA DALAM PEMBENTUKAN EMOSI DAN SPIRITUAL PELAJAR: KAJIAN DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH AGAMA BANTUAN KERAJAAN (SABK) NEGERI JOHOR

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Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK) ialah sekolah-sekolah yang menerima kelebihan yang sama seperti sekolah-sekolah di bawah Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. Sebagai institusi pendidikan formal, Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK) sangat berperanan dalam memastikan kandungan pembelajaran pendidikan Islam disampaikan secara berkesan melalui program pendidikan Islam formal dan non- formal menerusi setiap program-program tarbiah seperti yang dihasratkan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) dan Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan (FPK) iaitu melahirkan insan yang cemerlang dari Jasmani, Emosi, Rohani, Intelektual dan Sahsiah. Sehubungan itu, objektif utama kajian ini ialah mengenal pasti elemen - elemen keberkesanan program tarbiah dalam pembentukan emosi dan spiritual pelajar. Secara khusus, kajian ini berbentuk analisis dokumen iaitu penyelidik menganalisis dapatan- dapatan kajian lepas dan terkini bagi membangunkan kerangka konseptual kajian ini. Dapatan awal kajian ini menunjukkan terdapat tiga faktor utama yang mempengaruhi keadaan tersebut iaitu manhaj tarbiah, konsistensi program tarbiah, penglibatan guru sebagai murabbi program.

KEBERKESANAN PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN KAFA DALAM PEMBANGUNAN ADAB DAN KEROHANIAN MURID: KAJIAN DI DAERAH KUANTAN

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Pelaksanaan Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardhu Ain (KAFA) dilaksanakan bermula tahun 1990 yang dikendalikan oleh Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia serta Kerajaan Negeri. Objektif perlaksanaannya adalah untuk menyelesaikan masalah ketidakmampuan murid-murid membaca Al-Quran, menguasai perkara-perkara asas fardhu ain, dan pembentukan sahsiah. Walaupun kelas KAFA telah lama dilaksanakan, namun keberkesanan perlaksanaannya masih lagi menimbulkan tanda tanya dalam kalangan ibubapa iaitu sejauhmana murid-murid KAFA dapat membaca Al-Quran dengan baik, mengamalkan ajaran Al-Quran dan tuntutan fardu ain secara istiqamah serta membudayakan adab-adab Islam dalam kehidupan seharian. Sehubungan itu, kajian ini ingin mengenal pasti elemen-elemen pembangunan adab dan nilai-nilai kerohanian murid, bentuk program kerohanian yang dilaksanakan serta faktor-faktor yang menghalang keberkesanan program KAFA dalam aspek pembangunan adab dan kerohanian murid-murid. Secara khusus, kajian ini menggunakan metod kajian kualitatif iaitu data-data kajian awal diperoleh dengan cara menganalisis dapatan-dapatan kajian lepas bagi membangunkan kerangka teori kajian ini. Dapatan awal kajian ini menunjukkan terdapat tiga faktor utama dalam menentukan keberkesanan program pendidikan KAFA dalam kalangan murid-murid iaitu penekanan kepada aspek pembangunan adab dan nilai-nilai kerohanian, program kerohanian dilaksanakan secara konsisten serta komitmen para guru KAFA dalam membangunkan sahsiah murid-murid KAFA.

KAEDAH DAN PROSES PEMBELAJARAN TAHFIZ DALAM KALANGAN MURID DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH AGAMA AL-IHSAN, KUANTAN

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Tujuan kajian ini dijalankan bagi mengkaji dan meneliti kaedah serta proses pembelajaran tahfiz dalam kalangan muri di sekolah menengah agama Al-Ihsan, Kuantan. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan kaedah temu bual secara individu serta menggunakan teknik persampelan bertujuan memilih peserta kajian bagi menjawab persoalan kajian. Responden kajian seramai sepuluh orang murid dan tiga orang guru. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa kaedah pembelajaran tahfiz yang digunakan oleh peserta kajian merangkumi empat kaedah; kaedah membaca, pengulangan, kefahaman dan kaedah penulisan. Manakala proses pembelajaran tahfiz berdasarkan dapatan menunjukkan peserta kajian memberi tumpuan kepada empat aspek iaitu disiplin daripada pengurusan masa, aspek pemilihan tempat, pemilihan masa serta aspek kelas bimbingan. Kajian ini signifikan kepada pihak yang membangunkan sekolah aliran tahfiz, pihak sekolah dan guru tahfiz. Hal ini penting bagi mereka untuk memberi fokus kepada proses dan kaedah pembelajaran yang sesuai, berkesan dan menekankan aspek kefahaman dan hafazan. Kedua-dua aspek tersebut penting bagi membantu pencapaian hafazan, khususnya murid yang berada di Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Ihsan.

KERANGKA PROGRAM TAHFIZ-TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET): PERSPEKTIF UMPSA

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Kajian ini bertujuan mengkaji program Tahfiz-Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) dalam kerangka Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). Responden kajian terdiri dari mahasiswa UMPSA mewakili fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik, Fakulti Komputeraan dan Fakulti Pengurusan Industri seramai 30 orang yang sedang mengikuti program Tahfiz Ulul Albab-TVET. Metodologi kajian menggunakan metode analisis dokumentasi dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil kajian pembinaan kerangka program tahfiz-TVET mengandungi beberapa elemen yang penting iaitu input (sumber), output (proses) dan outcome (impak) program. Elemen input merangkumi beberapa aspek teknikal seperti silibus pengajaran, kemudahan fasiliti dan lain-lain, sementara itu aspek output merangkumi aspek pengajaran dan pembelajaran serta jaminan kualiti. Terakhir sekali adalah aspek outcome merangkumi aspek kemenjadian pelajar yang meliputi elemen kognitif, afektif dan psikomotor. Sementara itu, kerangka pembelajaran Tahfiz-TVET berasaskan keapda 3M iaitu membaca, memahami dan menghafal.

OVERCOMING STUDENTS’ DIVERSITY THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING: AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHER PRACTICES IN MADRASAH

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Student diversity is a challenge for teachers when implementing teaching and learning process. Teachers have a key role in managing student characteristics to identify and respond to individual student differences, especially in the aspect of numeracy skills. The purpose of the research is to analyse teachers' strategies in overcoming student diversity through differentiated learning. Qualitative approach was used as the research approach. The data collection process began with observation and continued with interviews with six teachers who teach science and mathematics subjects at MTs Almaarif 01 Singosari. The results showed that teachers have diverse strategies in overcoming student diversity, especially in measuring numeracy skills. In an effort to implement differentiated learning, teachers provide different student activities, such as conducting a pre-test before learning takes place, providing different reading materials and differentiating the difficulty level of student assignments according to their abilities. Initial assessment before learning takes place is an important thing to do so that teachers can design learning methods appropriately, especially in materials related to numeracy skills. Continuous assessment is also carried out as an evaluation material for teachers when implementing differentiated learning. Collaboration with fellow science and math teachers is also used as a way to understand the level of students' numeracy skills. This is done because math and science lessons have a material connection that makes counting skills as an indicator.

SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW: MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION

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Management education can help individuals develop the ability to manage change. Research in the field of education management has an important urgency in dealing with social, economic and political changes that occur in society. The aim of this paper is to review the body of knowledge and academic research in order to develop research related to management education. This shows significant concerns, trends and knowledge gaps around management education. Literature reviews were carried out systematically by applying PRISMA's guidelines for conducting and summarising systematic reviews. Based on a systematic search of the ScienceDirect database, a total of 48 articles were included. Within the topics of conceptual models, research frameworks, and management education measurement and evaluation, a research agenda for future studies in this field is offered.

EDITOR'S BIOGRAPHY

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Editor's biography for this chapter in book.

THE ROLE OF THE LIBRARY OF UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET IN EMPOWERING DIGITAL LITERACY FOR MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES: CASE STUDY IN JEBRES SURAKARTA, NGRINGO KARANGANYAR AND PALUR SUKOHARJO CENTRAL JAVA

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The purpose of this study is to examine the role of the Library of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta in empowering digital literacy in marginalised communities. This research method is a survey research based on data obtained in the field. The population of this study is marginalised communities, namely Jebres Village, Jebres District, Surakarta City; Ngringo Village, Jaten District, Karanganyar Regency; and Palur Village, Mojolaban District, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The population sample for each village was taken purposively (purposive sampling) as many as 15 people, so there was a total of 45 respondents. The research design used is a qualitative and quantitative research approach, or mixed method research. This research is an explanatory research. The data collected in this study were obtained using several techniques: observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis in this research is descriptive analysis, cross-tabulation and SWOT analysis. The results of the study show that the number of family members who use and manage digital media wisely and appropriately is 1 person per family. The number of variations of digital media that are mastered in the family is as many as 3 variations (in the form of television, cellphones and laptops). The average length of time for using digital media in the family per day is around 11 hours per day. In addition, the average respondent stated that the Library of UNS had not played an optimal role in the process of empowering digital literacy in marginalised communities, namely as many as 21 people (46.67%), while as many as 24 people (53.33%) stated that they had played a role. This shows that the Library of UNShas played a role but has not been optimal in empowering digital literacy in marginalised communities. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the role of the Library of UNS in an effort to participate in empowering digital literacy to accelerate transformation in marginalised communities.

INTRODUCTION

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“Sustainable Development through Spiritual Empowerment: Perspectives on Education” offers a transformative exploration of how spirituality can drive sustainable development, integrating principles of social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic equity. Drawing on the insights of renowned thinkers like al-Ghazali, Ibn Qayyim, and Syed Qutb, this book emphasizes the profound influence of spirituality on mental health, personal resilience, and ethical behavior. Through contributions from global scholars presented at the International Conference on Human Sciences and Civilisations, this edited volume delves into the interconnections between spirituality, education, and sustainability. It highlights how spiritual practices such as mindfulness and reflection can cultivate a deeper sense of purpose, compassion, and interconnectedness, empowering individuals and communities to pursue sustainable development even amidst challenges. With a holistic approach to sustainability, this book is a vital resource for those seeking to understand the synergistic potential of spirituality in creating a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA GAYA KEIBUBAPAAN DENGAN PENGHARGAAN KENDIRI DALAM KALANGAN PELAJAR SEKOLAH MENENGAH

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Penghargaan kendiri merupakan elemen penting dalam pembangunan manusia terutama dari segi mental, emosi dan sosial. Gaya keibubapaan memainkan peranan penting dalam membentuk penghargaan kendiri pelajar. Tujuan utama kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk mengenal pasti hubungan antara gaya keibubapaan dan penghargaan kendiri dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah. Pengkaji menggunakan kaedah persampelan rawak mudah dan seramai 123 orang pelajar tingkatan empat dan tingkatan lima di sebuah sekolah menengah di daerah Mersing, Johor sebagai responden kajian ini. Instrumen kajian telah diadaptasi daripada Soalan Pihak Berkuasa Ibu Bapa (PAQ) dan ‘Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale’ (RSES). Data yang diterima dianalisis menggunakan ‘Statistical Package for Social Science’ (SPSS) Versi 23 untuk mendapatkan maklumat analisis deskriptif dan inferensi. Hasil analisis korelasi Pearson menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan (r = 0.404, p <0.01) antara gaya keibubapaan autoritatif dengan penghargaan kendiri pelajar. Sebaliknya, gaya keibubapaan autoritarian dan permisif tidak menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara gaya keibubapaan dengan penghargaan kendiri dalam kalangan responden kajian. Sehubungan itu, hasil kajian ini dapat memberi input yang berguna kepada ibu bapa berkaitan gaya keibubapaan yang sesuai untuk diamalkan. Kerajaan juga digalakkan mewujudkan program kemahiran keibubapaan bagi menambah baik gaya keibubapaan dalam membesarkan dan mendidik anak-anak. Selain itu, pihak sekolah boleh membantu merangka intervensi yang bersesuaian bagi meningkatkan lagi tahap penghargaan kendiri dalam kalangan murid dengan kerjasama ibu bapa.

LEADER STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE INSTITUTION’S COMPETITIVENESS: LEARNING FROM ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN INDONESIA

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Islamic Education Institutions in Indonesia are currently required to have strong competitiveness if they want to survive in the global era. The growing number of educational institutions each year causes competition to become more intense; hence, the leaders of Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia must have a strategy on how to increase the competitiveness of institutions so that they can become the people’s choice. This study aims to reveal the various strategies of leaders of Islamic education institutions that are able to maintain the electability of their institutions, with a focus on the competitiveness of institutions that are continuously being improved. The research was conducted at two private Islamic educational institutions, Al-Hikmah and Al-Izzah. The research was carried out using a qualitative case study type approach with a multi-site design. The results of the research show the leadership’s strategic steps in increasing the competitiveness of institutions, including Benchmarking, Differentiation, Empowerment and Partnership. The various strategic steps implemented can be a reference and guideline for managers of educational institutions to make institutions that have strong competitiveness.

PERCEIVED FLOOD RISK AND INSURANCE STATUS AMONG PAHANG RESIDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

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Flooding has been a regular concern in Pahang, Malaysia, causing significant property damage and disrupting lives. Relying largely on the government to provide financial help in the event of floods may not be a sustainable approach, given the government’s current financial strain. It is crucial for Pahang residents to proactively uptake flood insurance to ensure their resilience in the face of flood-related disasters. Understanding residents’ perceptions of flood risk and their insurance status is crucial for effective disaster management and the development of mitigation strategies. The study intends to investigate the differences in perceived flood risk levels among residents with different insurance statuses. The study employed a quantitative approach, involving a sample of 116 respondents residing in Pahang. The results of the independent t-test reveal significant differences in perceived flood risk (perceived susceptibility and perceived severity of floods) between insured individuals and uninsured individuals. This study will make a valuable contribution to the existing body of knowledge on flood risk and flood insurance within the Malaysian context, with a specific focus on the state of Pahang. The results will contribute to the development of targeted interventions, public awareness campaigns, and policy recommendations aimed at improving flood resilience and encouraging greater insurance uptake among Pahang residents.

PENGARUH FAKTOR DEMOGRAFI TERHADAP KESEDIAAN E-LATIHAN DARI ASPEK SIKAP DAN LITERASI DALAM KALANGAN PEKERJA INDUSTRI DI NEGERI JOHOR

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Kaedah e-latihan memerlukan suatu tahap kesediaan yang tinggi dalam kalangan pekerja industri bagi memastikan manfaatnya diperoleh dan kejayaannya dikecapi. Kajian ini dilakukan bagi tujuan meneroka secara analitik tahap kesediaan pekerja industri terhadap kaedah e-latihan dari aspek sikap kepenggunaan komputer, literasi komputer, fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi. Di samping itu, kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan meneroka secara analitik sejauh manakah pengaruh faktor demografi dalam meramal sikap kepenggunaan komputer, literasi komputer, fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi. Kajian yang dijalankan di daerah Batu Pahat, Johor ini melibatkan seramai 400 orang pekerja industri elektronik, makanan, tembikar dan tekstil. Data diperoleh menerusi soal selidik dianalisis secara kuantitatif. Menerusi analisis multiregresi, hasil kajian mendapati beberapa faktor demografi berdasarkan diri pekerja dan tempat kerja adalah signifikan dalam meramal faktor sikap kepenggunaan komputer, literasi komputer, fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi. Hasil kajian juga mendapati kesediaan pekerja industri terhadap kaedah e-latihan dari aspek sikap kepenggunaan komputer adalah pada tahap yang tinggi. Manakala dari aspek literasi komputer, fasiliti komputer dan akses teknologi pula menunjukkan tahap kesediaan yang sederhana. Tahap kesediaan pekerja industri terhadap kaedah e-latihan secara amnya yang masih sederhana perlu diatasi bagi memastikan kaedah e-latihan ini dapat dilaksanakan dengan berkesan.

CONCEPTUAL PAPER OF THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCING ON MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA: SURVIVAL ANALYSIS APPROACH

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This study aims to examine the impacts of microfinance criteria in providing financial and non-financial services for micro and small enterprise (MSE) survival and growth expansion capacity using a survival analysis approach. There are two dependent variables involved in the study, which are survival and growth. A mixed-methods strategy will be adopted in the data collection by using longitudinal data and field studies. A multiple-method strategy will be used in the study to reduce the possibility of personal bias. Qualitative data are semi-structured with a bank officer. Meanwhile, quantitative data are collected using questionnaires for MSE. Besides that, panel data are useful for longitudinal data. The study will use both primary and secondary data. Structured questionnaires (closed-ended questions) and interview sessions are primary data, while the financial institution’s record will be used for secondary data. Method of Analysis: For Survival analysis, a Cox regression hazard model will be adopted for semiparametric, and for non-parametric, the study will adopt Kaplan-Meier to perform descriptive analysis. Moreover, to measure the impact of growth, the study will use a Multiple Regression Model to obtain the result of growth. Thus, this study aims to contribute both theoretically and practically to the financial field, providing a framework and expanding existing theories. It aims to integrate knowledge from various sources, enhancing understanding of microfinance and MSEs’ survival and growth. Practical applications based on the theoretical framework and findings may offer new insights into microfinance practice.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY DISSATISFACTION AND EATING DISORDER SYMPTOMS AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN A HIGHER EDUCATION

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It is common for females to be conscious of their bodies, but the abnormal evaluation regarding their bodies can turn into body dissatisfaction. The problem commonly arises from the discrepancy feeling with an individual’s weight and shape, and it has become a prevalent issue in the recent decades. Given the constant pressure in meeting the society’s unrealistic beauty standards, particularly on females’ body shape and weight, previous findings found them to be closely related to changes of eating behaviour that may result in eating disorder symptoms, particularly among females undergoing the transition of young adulthood. However, the relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating disorders among young adult females in Malaysia is still understudied compared to the studies of its correlation conducted overseas. Hence, this quantitative correlational study aims to investigate the relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms among young adult females, particularly undergraduate females aged 18 to 26 years old in a higher education institution through the convenient sampling method that has been participated by 372 female students. The instruments used were the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ-34) and Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). Based on the correlation results of this study, there is a significant relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms found, despite the low correlation. In conclusion, it is recommendable for future researchers to expand the sample size to other program levels in the higher institutions in order to provide more meaningful data.

INDEX

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Index of the chapter in book

PENGAMALAN ETIKA ISLAM DALAM PERUBATAN: KUPASAN PRINSIP HUKUM DAN MAQASID SYARIAH

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Etika merupakan salah satu konstruk penting dalam kehidupan manusia bagi menjamin keharmonian hubungan sesama makhluk yang berterusan. Ia bukan sahaja menyentuh hubungan manusia bahkan termasuk alam sekitar serta lain-lain kehidupan sejagat. Etika bermaksud nilai yang mendasari sesuatu perlakuan atau perubatan semasa kita berinteraksi antara satu sama lain. Dalam sektor perubatan, etika merupakan suatu set perilaku yang amat penting untuk diamalkan bagi tujuan memberikann khidmat terbaik kepada setiap pesakit yang dirawat. Doktor perubatan mestilah mengamalkan etika yang terbaik sepanjang masa tempoh rawatan sehingga selesai. Kertas kerja ini akan membincangkan prinsip-prinsip hukum dalam kaedah perubatan Islam dan seterusnya membincangkan teras maqasid syariah dalam menentukan bagaimana elemen-elemen etika Islam dapat disesuaikan dengan konsep dunia perubatan terkini yang sedia ada. Umum mengetahui bahawa elemen etika Islam sering diamalkan, namun ia tidak bermakna etika tersebut dipandu oleh pendekatan yang islamik serta berintegriti khususnya ketika membuat diagnosis ke atas pesakit sama ada lelaki atau wanita. Metodologi kajian ini berpandukan kepada rujukan-rujukan yang berteraskan Islam melalui buku-buku klasik dan moden serta artikel jurnal yang berkaitan. Analisis akan dibuat berdasarkan pandangan-pandangan Islam, namun akan mengambil kira pandangan Barat dan moden dalam elemen etika perubatan moden masa kini. Secara keseluruhan, terdapat amalan etika bercirikan Islam yang diamalkan oleh para doktor perubatan di negara ini. Walau bagaimanapun, ia mestilah berdasarkan kepada maqasid syariah yang bertepatan dengan ajaran Islam yang sebenar.

INTRODUCTION

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“Sustainable Development through Spiritual Empowerment: Ethical and Civilizational Issues” explores the powerful intersection of spirituality and sustainability, offering fresh insights into how spiritual practices can contribute to a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of thinkers like al-Ghazali, Ibn Qayyim, and Syed Qutb, this book examines how adherence to religious values shapes our actions, behaviors, and approaches to societal challenges. Through a collection of thought-provoking chapters presented at the International Conference on Human Sciences and Civilisations, the book delves into the ethical and civilizational implications of sustainable development. It highlights how spirituality fosters a sense of purpose, resilience, and interconnectedness—key qualities for navigating the complexities of our modern world. With contributions from international scholars and practitioners, this volume provides a compelling argument for the synergistic potential of spirituality in promoting sustainable development, offering both a profound sense of individual empowerment and collective responsibility.

ANALYSIS OF MARRIAGE CONTRACT THROUGH TELECONFERENCE PERSPECTIVE WAHBAH AZ-ZUHAILI AND ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW IN INDONESIA

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In the era of technology like today, it is feasible to facilitate a marriage contract with the aid of technology, which can streamline the process for the parties involved in conducting the marriage contrac. The purpose of this study is to analyse the views of an Islam figure about the marriage contract carried out via teleconference, as well as to determine the prospects of these views in the development of Islamic family law that exists in Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative research method with a library research approach, involving various activities related to collecting library data, conducting literature review and using primary sources of data to uncover factual information for the research. The results of this study show that the development of marriage through technology has indeed continued to progress from time to time, starting from the ratification of Decree No. 1751 / P / 1989 by the South Jakarta religious court until finally tapering to the practice of marriage through teleconferences, ranging from teleconferences using video phones with mobile phones to video conferences using applications like WhatsApp, zoom meeting and so on. Similarly, the findings of this study indicate that the marriage contract conducted through teleconference has not been specifically regulated in the existing laws of Indonesia, making it somewhat ambiguous. The legal framework regarding this matter is currently lacking. However, according to the perspective of Wahbah Az-Zuhaili, teleconference marriage can be considered permissible and valid. This research can have an impact on the knowledge of the wider community regarding Islamic religious tolerance and religious rules, as well as updates in the millennial era, and open new insights and policies for the House of Representatives of the The Republic of Indonesia to reinforce about legalisation of laws in the permissibility of marriage contracts by Teleconference.

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN BUILDING LIBRARY BRANDING AT THE LIBRARY OF UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET SURAKARTA

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This study discusses the role of social media in the field of library public relations in order to build a library branding at the Library of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Central Java. This research is an explanatory research by conducting a survey in the field to obtain primary and secondary data from 160 respondents from related agencies. Data collection techniques used are field observations, in-depth interviews and data documentation. The results of data analysis of this study showed that most of the 70 respondents (43.75%) rate Instagram platform as the most effective social media, a tangible manifestation of public relations activities at the Library of Universitas Sebelas Maret, Whatsapp platform with 35 respondents (21.87%), Youtube platform with 18 respondents (11.25%) and Twitter platform with 15 respondents (9.38%). Meanwhile, there is one social media platform that is rated as less effective, namely Facebook platform, with 14 respondents (8.75%). The ineffective use of social media is Telegram platform with 8 respondents (5.00%). Meanwhile, there are several social media accounts are not owned by the Library of Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta, namely TikTok and Line. This showed that the role of social media in the Library of Universitas Sebelas Maret in building the branding of the library has been going well, although there are still many shortcomings in its implementation.

PENANAMAN NILAI-NILAI MODERASI BERAGAMA DALAM MEMBENTUK MASYARAKAT DAMAI

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Bab ini membahas tentang penanaman nilai-nilai moderasi beragama dan dampaknya dalam membentuk masyarakat yang damai. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi strategi dan pendekatan yang efektif dalam mempromosikan nilai-nilai moderasi beragama di tengah-tengah masyarakat yang beragam secara keagamaan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pemaparan data secara deskriftif-kualitatif dan wawancara mendalam dengan tokoh agama, pemimpin masyarakat, dan anggota masyarakat yang beragam latar belakang agama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penanaman nilai-nilai moderasi beragama memiliki peran krusial dalam menciptakan masyarakat yang damai. Melalui pengajaran dan penanaman nilai-nilai moderasi beragama sejak dini, keluarga dan lembaga pendidikan memiliki potensi untuk mempengaruhi sikap dan perilaku individu dalam menerima perbedaan dan membangun rasa saling menghormati. Penelitian ini juga menyoroti peran tokoh agama sebagai agen perubahan dalam menyampaikan pesan-pesan toleransi dan kerukunan kepada jamaahnya. Hasil dari inisiatif-inisiatif ini menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi terbuka dan pengertian yang tulus tentang kepercayaan dan keyakinan masing-masing dapat memperkuat ikatan sosial dan mengurangi ketegangan antaragama. Selain itu, bab ini menyoroti pentingnya peran pemerintah dalam menciptakan lingkungan yang kondusif bagi penanaman nilai-nilai moderasi beragama. Kebijakan publik yang mempromosikan toleransi, keadilan, dan kebebasan beragama menjadi landasan yang kokoh untuk mencapai masyarakat yang damai. Peningkatan kerja sama antara pemerintah dan tokoh- tokoh agama juga penting untuk menghadapi tantangan yang terus berkembang dalam mempertahankan moderasi beragama di era modern. Di akhir bab, disimpulkan bahwa penanaman nilai-nilai moderasi beragama bukanlah tujuan yang tercapai dalam waktu singkat, tetapi merupakan proses yang berkelanjutan dan membutuhkan dukungan aktif dari semua pihak. Masyarakat, pemerintah, lembaga pendidikan, dan tokoh agama memiliki peran vital dalam mendorong dan mempraktikkan nilai-nilai moderasi beragama dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Lembaga pendidikan memiliki peran sentral dalam membentuk pemahaman yang mendalam tentang nilai-nilai toleransi, kerukunan, dan saling menghormati antaragama. Kurikulum yang inklusif dan pengajaran yang mendukung dialog antaragama dapat membantu mengatasi prasangka dan stereotip yang sering muncul akibat ketidaktahuan tentang kepercayaan dan praktik agama lain. Selain itu, bab ini juga membahas dampak positif dari penanaman nilai-nilai moderasi beragama pada masyarakat secara keseluruhan. Ketika masyarakat mengadopsi sikap moderasi beragama, mereka lebih mampu bekerja sama dalam menghadapi masalah bersama, meningkatkan resiliensi sosial, dan membangun ikatan yang kuat dalam konteks multikultural. Masyarakat yang menerapkan nilai-nilai moderasi beragama juga lebih cenderung menolak kekerasan dan ekstremisme, mengurangi potensi konflik antaragama, dan meningkatkan harmoni dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.

EXAMINING PARENTS' INTENTION TO VACCINATE THEIR CHILDREN IN PAHANG: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED SEVERITY, PERCEIVED SUSPECTIBILITY, AND PERCEIVED BARRIERS

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This study explores the impact of perceived severity, perceived susceptibility and perceived barriers on parents’ intention to vaccinate their children in Pahang, Malaysia, using the Health Belief Model (HBM). Vaccine hesitancy among parents presents unique challenges influenced by concerns about vaccine safety, misinformation and a lack of trust in healthcare systems. Implementing preventive measures to reduce infections and minimise severe consequences is crucial, especially among children. The study focuses on parents in Pahang and employs a quantitative research approach, collecting data through an online questionnaire. Analysis using descriptive statistics and partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) is conducted based on responses from 372 participants. The findings demonstrate that parents’ perception of disease severity and susceptibility positively influences their intention to vaccinate their children. However, perceived barriers do not significantly affect vaccination intention, which is aligned with previous research. These results provide compelling evidence of the relationship between parents’ perception of disease severity, susceptibility and decision to vaccinate. The study highlights the role of parents’ perceptions in shaping their decision-making process. It reveals a significant correlation between parents’ perception of susceptibility and their intention to vaccinate, consistent with prior studies. Despite potential barrier such as concerns about vaccine safety, this research suggests that these perceived barriers minimally impact parents’ vaccination intention. These findings underscore the importance of addressing parents’ perceptions of disease severity and susceptibility to promote higher vaccination rates.

KESEIMBANGAN ASPEK SPIRITUAL DAN MATERIAL DALAM PEMBANGUNAN TAMADUN: TINJAUAN DARI PERSPEKTIF AYAT-AYAT AL-QURAN DAN SEJARAH

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Bab ini akan merungkai perbincangan berkenaan keperluan kepada keseimbangan aspek spiritual dan material dalam pembangunan tamadun menerusi perspektif al-Quran dan sejarah. Bagi mencapai objektif, bab ini akan mengemukakan beberapa nas al-Quran yang menjelaskan kepentingan keseimbangan kedua-dua aspek ini dalam pembangunan tamadun manusia secara spesifik dan juga nas-nas umum yang membawa kepada maksud yang sama. Bab ini juga akan membawa beberapa analisis yang telah dikemukakan oleh beberapa sarjana sejarah seperti Malek Bennabi dan Arnold Toynbee yang mengukuhkan perkara yang telah dijelaskan oleh al-Quran. Secara umumnya, bab ini bersandarkan kepada kajian kepustakaan sepenuhnya dengan rujukan kepada kitab-kitab tafsir muktabar dan juga tulisan-tulisan sarjana dalam bidang tafsir dan sejarah. Rujukan-rujukan ini dianalisis berpandukan kepada objektif yang telah digariskan. Hasil kajian mencadangkan keperluan kepada keseimbangan antara pencapaian dalam aspek spiritual dan material ialah ramuan utama kepada pembangunan tamadun yang baik. Sebarang ketidakseimbangan antara kedua-dua aspek ini memberikan kesan yang sebaliknya kepada sesebuah tamadun. Ia diharapkan dapat menjadi panduan kepada setiap pihak yang terlibat dalam pembangunan tamadun khususnya negara Malaysia yang menekankan aspek “Malaysia Madani”.

AXIOLOGICAL ORIENTATION OF THE NUSANTARA PHILOSOPHY PROJECT

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Is the decolonisation of ethos axiological inherent in the project of developing Nusantara Philosophy? So what are the values used as a reference for the decolonisation project? The so-called local wisdom (local indigenous) as the object of study of Nusantara Philosophy are bound by the deterministic influence of post-colonial circumstances. Consequently, the development of Nusantara Philosophy cannot be separated from post-colonial discourse. Similar to other disciplines that focus on decolonisation discourse, clarity is needed regarding the axiological orientation of the development of Nusantara Philosophy. This research offers a hypothesis that the development of Nusantara Philosophy is oriented toward decolonisation efforts, especially its axiological orientation. The second hypothesis is that the axiological basis is essential to build strength and a clear path toward the uniqueness of Nusantara Philosophy compared to other well-established philosophy that usually refers to the mighty Western Philosophy. So, the result will be intended to answer the accusations about the stagnation of Nusantara Philosophy as a subaltern philosophy or only as an ethnocentric philosophy (ethno-philosophy).

THE WILLINGNESS AND ACTUAL BEHAVIOUR OF TEACHERS' PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE IN CHINA BASED ON THEORY OF PLANED BEHAVIOUR

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The modernisation of education governance systems and capacities is an integral part of national governance reform. Despite the growing importance of university governance, research on teachers’ participation in this domain remains limited. Grounding in the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and focusing on Chinese universities teachers, the research investigates the impact of attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control on teachers’ willingness to engage in university governance, aims to perform and propose a conceptual model of teacher development policy. Data will be collected through a survey questionnaire from diverse teachers in Hebei Province. The study will include demographic information, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, willingness and actual participation in university governance. The sample size will be no fewer than 400 teachers selected through cluster sampling. Data analysis will involve descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis, mediation effect analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis and effect size analysis. The significance of this research lies in its implications on various stakeholders. For the government, it contributes to national governance modernisation by encouraging teachers’ active participation. For universities, it helps administrators understand teachers’ needs and develop tailored governance strategies. Teachers gain a clearer understanding of their roles in governance, and administrators can optimise governance mechanisms and enhance teachers’ capacity and willingness to participate. Furthermore, the findings foster a positive campus governance atmosphere, benefiting students. In summary, this study provides valuable insights into teachers’ participation in university governance, optimising governance mechanisms and promoting the modernisation of university governance systems and capacities.

ETIKA PERUBATAN DARI PERSPEKTIF ISLAM: SATU ANALISIS LITERATUR DARI SUDUT MENGHORMATI HAK-HAK PESAKIT

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Hak pesakit sewajarnya selalu dilindungi dan dihormati ketika mereka menjalani rawatan di pusat perubatan sama ada di klinik mahupun di hospital. Layanan yang baik seperti berkomunikasi dengan lemah-lembut dan mesra serta memelihara amalan agama pesakit perlu diutamakan. Ini bagi menjaga sensitiviti mereka untuk mendapatkan rawatan yang terbaik dan tulus tanpa mengira status sosial atau keturunan mereka. Namun, dalam situasi lain, hak-hak pesakit didapati terabai oleh sesetengah agensi perubatan. Kegagalan menjaga hak-hak pesakit menyalahi etika perubatan menurut perspektif syariat Islam. Oleh itu, satu analisis berasaskan kaedah kajian kepustakaan akan digunakan untuk mengumpulkan maklumat berkaitan dan kemudiannya dianalisis menggunakan kaedah induktif bagi mendapatkan satu kesimpulan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa hak-hak pesakit sentiasa mendapat perhatian pegawai perubatan dan pengurusan pusat perubatan. Antara hak-hak pesakit yang diberikan perhatian ialah layanan yang baik, menerima pandangan atau cadangan dan mematuhi sensitiviti agama pesakit. Justeru, pusat perubatan harus sentiasa memberi keutamaan kepada keperluan pesakit kerana ia merupakan satu kewajipan yang bertepatan etika perubatan dan syariat Islam.

EDITOR'S BIOGRAPHY

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Editor's biography for this chapter in book.

A STUDY ON DEMOGRAPHICS CHARACTERISTICS ON CAREERS IN THE MODERN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

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A person’s career path is greatly influenced by their choice of career, and this is especially true for young people. The youth are a nation’s most valuable resource. According to the Malaysian Youth Index, which represents 13.88 million of Malaysia’s overall population, the youth are a sizable portion of the country’s population. A generation with an average age of 55 and older who rely on foreign labour to manage their crops are pioneering Malaysia’s agriculture sector. In comparison to other industries, the youth engagement in agriculture is not encouraging and society views the agricultural industry as the second-best option for career choice, behind the manufacturing and public sector. This study’s goal is to investigate the influence of demographic factors on young Malaysians’ decision to pursue careers in agriculture. This study used questionnaire as a research tool and is quantitative in design. This finding stated that demographic is also a key component that influences young Malaysians’ decision to pursue careers in agriculture. As a result, these data clearly show the importance of demographic factors in young people’s career choices.

EFEKTIVITAS PASAL 66 UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 6 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG DESA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN KEPALA DESA DAN PERANGKAT DESA

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Pelaksanaan pasal 66 undang-undang nomor 6 tahun 2014 belum bejalan efektif karena ada kendala-kendala sebagai berikut: masalah regulasi, ketersediaan anggaran yang tidak mencukupi dan adanya kerancuan pos anggaran gaji dan tunjangan perangkat desa, Pengelolaan PAD Tidak Maksimal dan perbedaan pengelolaan tanah kas desa/bengkok, visi dan misi kepala tidak mengakomodir peningkatan SDM perangkat desa, Beban pengeluaran sosial yang besar dan terjebak dalam transaksi perbankan akibat tertundanya pembayaran penghasilan tetap dan tunjangan

PERKEMBANGAN IDEOLOGI NASIONALISME MELAYU DALAM PARTI ISLAM SE-MALAYSIA (PAS): SATU ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN PEMIKIRAN NASIONALISME MELAYU ANTARA MOHD ASRI MUDA, YUSOF ABDULLAH RAWA DENGAN ABDUL HADI AWANG

2024-12-16T21:35:40+08:00

Kajian ini membincangkan mengenai perkembangan ideologi Nasionalisme Melayu dalam kalangan pemimpin tertinggi Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) dari tahun 1951 hingga 2021. Permasalahan yang akan menjadi momentum kajian ini ialah perbincangan tentang sejauh mana wujudnya elemen-elemen nasionalisme Melayu dalam Parti Islam Se-Malaysia dalam kalangan pemimpin Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) iaitu Dato’ Mohd Asri Muda, Tuan Guru Haji Yusof Abdullah Rawa dan Tuan Guru Haji Abdul Hadi Awang. Sekiranya elemen-elemen nasionalisme Melayu ini wujud, pengkaji akan menjelaskan sejauh mana ideologi nasionalisme Melayu ini diinterpretasikan oleh ketiga-tiga pemimpin Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) semasa era kepimpinan mereka sebagai Yang Dipertua PAS (sekarang Presiden PAS) sehingga mencetuskan isu dan faktor-faktor yang mendorong kepada polemik yang berlaku terhadap ideologi nasionalisme Melayu semasa era kepimpinan mereka yang memberikan impak kepada pertembungan pemikiran nasionalisme Melayu dalam kalangan pemimpin Parti Islam Se-Malaysia iaitu golongan yang menyokong (Pro Nasionalis) dan golongan yang menolak ideologi nasionalisme (konservatif). Kritikan dan implikasi pertembungan pemikiran nasionalisme ini dalam kalangan pemimpin PAS akan menentukan hala tuju politik Parti Islam Se-Malaysia sekali gus memberikan signifikan kepada kajian ini. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kualitatif dengan menggunakan kaedah temu ramah terhadap responden yang telah dipilih dan mereka merupakan sumber primer serta menganalisis beberapa dokumen sebagai sumber sekunder. Dapatan awal kajian ini mendapati bahawa perbezaan pandangan mengenai ideologi nasionalisme Melayu sememangnya berlaku dalam PAS. Terdapat segelintir golongan pemimpin PAS yang menolak ideologi nasionalisme dan ada juga yang menerima ideologi ini dengan bersyarat sekali gus memberikan implikasi kepada institusi kepartian PAS yang berusaha meraih sokongan orang Melayu dalam memenuhi agenda politik PAS.

MODULE OF STEEL AND TIMBER DESIGN

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This module starts with an introduction to the Eurocodes, and provides details of explanation and guidelines to use EN 1993 in the design of steel building structures. The outlines of this module are divided into two different materials used for building structures, which are steel and timber. There are six topics covering structural steelwork building from beams, columns, trusses and connections with the outlined topics associated with the useful worked examples. This module also covers the designing of the structure timber members in terms of flexural and compression in accordance with the Malaysian Standard, MS 544. The final unit in this module presents an introduction to the structure-engineered timber products that are widely used nowadays for bigger and longer spans in commercial and industrial buildings. This module is an essential reading material for students taking courses either in diploma or degree in civil engineering.

Harimau Yang Mengaum

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Buku ini adalah kompilasi cerpen pengalaman alumni Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) mengharungi kehidupan di univerisit ini. Pahit, manis, sedih, gembira dan pilu antara perasaan yang dapat digambarkan di dalam karya ini. Perjuangan mereka untuk menamatkan pengajian dapat memberi inspirasi kepada generasi UMP seterusnya untuk menggenggam sekeping sijil. University ini bukan hanya sekadar tempat menimba ilmu akademik semata-mata, malah kebanyakan pelajar memperolehi ilmu kehidupan, membina jati diri dan membentuk sahsiah ketika menuntut di sini.

MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS OF HALALPRENEURSHIP IN PENETRATING HALAL INDUSTRY

2023-11-07T11:42:34+08:00

Halalpreneurship concept is based on Islamic law for individuals conducting entrepreneurial activities in the global halal industry. Islamic values were integrated to transform the Muslim and non-Muslim entrepreneurs in the Halal industry. This chapter explores motivational factors that support halalpreneurship in the halal industry. Such understanding and knowledge about halalpreneurship will expose the motivational factors in numerous sectors of the global halal industry for the halalpreneurs to penetrate the halal industry. The chapter employs a content analysis methodology by reviewing research papers, books, journals, and articles to strive for the objectives. The findings of this chapter will encourage more entrepreneurs to be as competitive halalpreneurs in the halal industry.

PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI STUNNING DALAM SEMBELIHAN HALAL DI MALAYSIA MENURUT PERSPEKTIF MAQASID SYARIAH

2023-11-06T16:04:20+08:00

Perkembangan teknologi turut memberi kesan kepada industri pengeluaran daging halal. Antara teknologi yang digunakan dalam sembelihan halal pada hari ini ialah stunning. Terdapat pelbagai perbincangan berkaitan penggunaan teknologi ini termasuklah dari sudut keharusannya pada pandangan syarak. Walaupun terdapat sedikit perbezaan pendekatan dalam membenarkan penggunaannya dalam industri halal, di Malaysia, terdapat pandangan hukum dan fatwa yang mengharuskan penggunaannya jika memenuhi syarat-syarat yang telah ditetapkan. Sehubungan dengan itu, tulisan ini dikemuka untuk menjelaskan kedudukan penggunaan stunning dari perspektif maqasid syariah. Fokus perbincangan ialah penilaian terhadap penggunaannya sama ada lebih menepati maslahah penjagaan daruriyyat al-khams atau sebaliknya. Tulisan ini berdasarkan kajian yang menggunakan kaedah kualitatif. Pengumpulan dan analisis data dibuat menggunakan pendekatan analisis dokumen. Analisis menunjukkan sembelihan yang tidak menggunakan teknik stunning lebih menepati maslahah dalam menjaga daruriyyat al-khams khususnya dalam penjagaan agama, nyawa dan harta.

KEUPAYAAN MENGUASAI PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI SISTEM MYEHALAL

2023-11-07T12:45:42+08:00

Sistem MYeHALAL dibangunkan bagi memberi kemudahan kepada permohonan pensijilan halal di Malaysia. Transformasi permohonan pensijilan halal secara manual kepada teknologi secara dalam talian bermatlamat untuk menyelaraskan proses agar menjadi lebih teratur, berpusat dan berkesan selari dengan peralihan semasa kepada dunia digital. Namun begitu, peralihan ini menimbulkan pelbagai isu dan tanggapan negatif daripada sebilangan pemohon. Justeru, artikel ini adalah bagi membincangkan halangan yang dihadapi oleh pemohon halal dalam penggunaan sistem MYeHALAL dan faktor yang menentukan keupayaan menguasai penggunaan teknologi sistem permohonan halal secara dalam talian. Dengan bersandarkan Actor Network Theory iaitu teori yang menganalisis kedua-dua elemen teknikal (teknologi) dan sosial (manusia) secara sama rata menerusi proses penterjemahan sebagai rangka, teknik temu bual separa berstruktur ke atas 14 orang pemohon halal serta tiga pegawai daripada JAKIM dan JAIM telah dijalankan. Kajian mendapati terdapat beberapa halangan yang dihadapi oleh pemohon halal dalam penggunaan sistem MYeHALAL. Ia merangkumi dua halangan utama iaitu masalah berkisar sistem itu sendiri dan kelemahan pengguna sistem. Berdasarkan dapatan halangan ini, kajian telah dapat mengenal pasti beberapa aktor atau faktor yang menentukan keupayaan dalam menguasai penggunaan teknologi MYeHALAL sebagai sistem permohonan halal secara dalam talian. Ia melibatkan beberapa faktor iaitu ilmu pengetahuan, kemahiran, pengalaman, operasi penyelenggaraan dan kebolehcapaian sistem. Realitinya, terdapat banyak faktor yang menyumbang atau menghalang kejayaan sesuatu sistem atau aplikasi yang dibangunkan. Memperkasakan penggunaan sistem secara dalam talian tidak semata-mata bergantung kepada prestasi sistem MYeHALAL, namun ia perlu dilihat secara menyeluruh merangkumi faktor lain yang turut memberi kesan berbeza kepada penggunaan sistem secara keseluruhannya.

PEMAKANAN HALAL DAN PEMBENTUKAN KEPERIBADIAN MUSLIM

2023-11-07T12:09:52+08:00

Persoalan hukum halal-haram dalam aspek pemakanan halal adalah di antara perkara yang begitu ditekankan oleh syariah Islam kerana ia berkaitan dengan prinsip menjaga salah satu kepentingan asas kehidupan manusia iaitu prinsip menjaga nyawa seseorang. Sehubungan itu, aspek pemakanan halal yang terkandung maknanya dalam kategori al-tayyibat bukan sahaja baik untuk kebaikan dan kesihatan diri manusia, malah pemakanan halal sebenarnya adalah suatu elemen penting dalam proses pembentukan akhlak dan kebersihan hati seseorang. Dalam konteks ini, penulisan ini menjelaskan aspek pemakanan halal dan hubungannya dalam pembentukan keperibadian seseorang dari sudut pemakanan halal menurut maqasid syariah, pemakanan halal dan aspek pembersihan jiwa serta tanggungjawab pemeliharaan diri dari makanan haram dan syubhat. Semua elemen yang dijelaskan dalam penulisan ini merupakan aspek-aspek yang perlu diberi perhatian oleh seseorang Muslim dalam rangka pembentukan keperibadian diri yang luhur agar dia menjadi seorang Muslim yang menghayati nilai- nilai ajaran Islam dan berpegang kepada hukum halal dan haram secara konsisten khususnya dalam aspek pemakanan halal.

ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD FOR THE MALAYSIAN HALAL PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET

2023-11-06T16:22:58+08:00

The market for certified Halal products is expanding rapidly, both domestically and internationally, with Malaysia emerging as the world's leader and reference point. As the forefront of the global Halal fraternity thanks to the tireless efforts of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), Malaysia has been widely regarded as the gold standard across the Islamic world, which is a critical component in promoting the Halal industry to the rest of the world. Thus, the goal of this study is to investigate the issues and way forward for Malaysian halal pharmaceutical market. The method of this study is through literature review analysis. Pharmaceutical companies should indeed focus on product innovation in addition to standards. For the time being, they are primarily focused on developing halal alternatives for existing medications. Future growth will be dependent on thinking "halal first" and developing products for the Muslim consumers.

Halal Issues in Malaysia - Introduction

2023-11-06T14:40:57+08:00

It is with great honour to compile this Research Book Series 2022 on halal issues in Malaysia. I would like to thank the Research and Development of Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Penerbit UMP for their effort in initiating the idea to publish this book. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to the researchers in their respective areas as they share their research findings about halal issues in the country - Malaysia. Thank you for the fruitful information and insights on halal matters that the researchers have shared in the research book. I hope that writing issues concerning halal will continue, to ensure Muslim consumers, in particular, are aware of halal products and understand that products need to meet the requirements laid by shariah law to ensure their hygiene, quality and safety before consuming them. For non-Muslims, the information in this book may promote healthy eating and understand safe to consume products among them. Let us be halal literate!

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING ON MUSLIM CONSUMERS' PURCHASES: A FOCUS ON HALAL ISSUES IN MALAYSIA

2023-11-07T12:30:51+08:00

The study examines issues related to the impact of social media advertising among Muslim consumers by paying

particular attention to halal products. This issue concerns Muslim consumers since many products that are available in the country are as labelled halal, as they watch the advertisements in the social media. Therefore, the study is carried out to examine the difference in the perceived honesty of the halal products advertised on social media which affects consumers across ages. It also attempts to identify the difference in purchasing intention of halal products among consumers via social media advertisements across family incomes. Finally, it explores whether there is a difference in purchasing intention of halal products across consumers' education levels after watching social media advertisements. The data of the study were collected using a survey to gauge opinions about the stated issues among 158 Muslim consumers in Malaysia. Data from the analysis showed no significant differences in the perceived honesty of obtaining information about halal products through social media advertising that affect consumers across ages. Also, evidence was insufficient to confirm a difference in Muslim consumers' purchasing intention for halal products across family incomes on social media advertisements. Last but not least, the study found no difference in Muslim consumers' purchasing intention of buying halal products after watching social media advertising related to their levels of education. This study implies that Muslim consumers still lack awareness of buying halal products. Such situation calls for the need to educate them better to be more effective consumers.

Memimpin yang Terpimpin - Model Kompetensi Bakat dan Kepimpinan Universiti Awam

2023-09-11T11:21:11+08:00

Buku ini ditulis dalam rangka membantu pembaca yang sedang mendekatkan kefahaman dan memperluas amalan terbaik dalam pengurusan sumber manusia. Kefahaman tentang beberapa teori, konsep, proses yang berkaitan dengan pengurusan sumber manusia berasaskan kompetensi dengan fokus secara mikro terhadap amalan terbaik pengurusan bakat dan kepimpinan Universiti Awam Malaysia.

ETIKA DAN TADBIR URUS BERINTEGRITI: PENGURUSAN KESELAMATAN, KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN & PERSEKITARAN

2023-05-09T09:49:44+08:00

Isu kesihatan dan persekitaran adalah isu yang semakin mendapat perhatian. Bagi memastikan ia dapat diuruskan secara cekap dan berkesan, kecaknaan serta tadbir urus yang berintegriti amatlah penting, bahkan ia mesti menjadi satu kemestian. Tadbir urus yang berintegriti merupakan tonggak kejayaan sesebuah organisasi. Kegagalan dalam membudayakan sesuatu amalan yang baik dalam pengurusan akan membawa kepada kepincangan kepimpinan yang akhirnya akan merugikan organisasi dalam masa jangka panjang.

STUDENTS' MOTIVATION AND CHALLENGES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY USING SOCIAL MEDIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2023-04-10T09:49:48+08:00

Social media among young generations can serve as a platform for entertainment and learning. Despite its use to post their status and pictures related to their everyday life, it can be used for education, especially during the pandemic of COVID-19. The current study investigates social media to identify learners' motivation and challenges in using the platform for vocabulary learning. Seventytwo participants were employed in the qualitative study using an open-ended questionnaire. The data gathered using Google form obtained thick descriptions of their motivation and challenges using the platform to learn English vocabulary. Four themes emerged from the responses concerning their motivation. These themes are (1) the availability of useful features to ease understanding, (2) communication across boundaries and the use of English, (3) pleasurable experience provided, and (4) exposure to various sources. Another four themes were formulated regarding the challenges that students faced using social media for learning vocabulary; (1) perceived problems associated with language, (2) social media users' unfavourable feedback and behaviour, (3) issues with an internet connection, and (4) negative effects on the users. The study implied that Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Tik Tok and WeChat were able to motivate students to learn vocabulary. However, the main obstacle to use these platforms was internet connection issues. The researchers concluded that such was the effect of learning during the pandemic. Internet access might be limited since household members used the service for learning during the pandemic.

MOBILE-BASED SOCIAL DISTANCING AWARENESS SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH GPS SENSOR: A CASE STUDY OF UMP STUDENTS

2023-04-07T15:35:31+08:00

Social distancing is becoming a norm in everyone’s daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic has only started two
years ago, there are not many social distancing awareness systems specifically made for higher education institutions (HEI) students. As many students are required to return to the campus to partake in physical lessons and assessment, social distancing practice is very important to reduce the risk of spreading of the viruses. Social Distancing Awareness System is a mobile application that helps students to increase their social distancing awareness. The objective of this research is to alert users to practise social distancing by developing a proposed system called mobile application for social distancing awareness. The proposed system applies the agile model of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as the methodology for this work. The proposed system will detect nearby devices using GPS and save the location of detection coordinates. The system will generate reports for social distancing scores to show students’ records of their social distancing practice. The risk of the detected device is categorised based on the distance between user coordinates. The closer the device to the students, the higher the risk and shall be able to get detection details sent by GPS sensors. The system will send notifications to the students’ devices to warn them about their surroundings. Conclusively, the findings from this work are described as follows; the system is able to generate a social distancing report score based on the detection log to provide statistics to UMP students on their social distancing practices.
Thus, the social distancing awareness has been increased. The proposed system was found to be a useful application for the social distancing detection in order to ensure that one of the SOPs during the COVID-19 pandemics is performed by students.

LIVE COURIER TRACKING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

2023-04-10T09:35:01+08:00

Live tracking courier offers the ability of real-time tracking of vehicles to identify current locations of customers packages and
parcels when postal courier is on delivery duty. Tracking and tracing technologies are widely used nowadays for some purposes. This study will focus on the live tracking and delivery system application for the purpose of efficiency issues in the delivery system. To enhance the customer satisfactions towards the delivery services, this system can be one of the solutions. Thelocation in the system is real time and using tracker devices to detect the live locations. There are few related works that have been discussed, which are GPSWOX, DeTrack and Grap apps that come with similarity of function for this proposed project. Hence, this proposed study designs a mobile app to evaluate the live tracking system based on hardware and software specifications. The targeted audience just need an Android device that will be used for this proposed project development. The software specifications for this proposed project are related with mobile app development, in which Java platform and Android platform will be used for software implementation and testing. The expected outcome for this development is based on the interface that have been designed for early proposed design and fulfilled the expectation results of implementation.

AUTOMATED ATTENDANCE SYSTEM USING FACE RECOGNITION

2023-04-10T09:15:57+08:00

Attendance is compulsory in every school or university for keeping a record of the student attending the class. The biometric
is applied in the system proposed, which uses face recognition for ease of attendance taking. The automated attendance system uses the proposed face recognition to overcome the weaknesses of manual and traditional attendance systems that cause learning time to be delayed, handwriting that confuses the lecturer and also the concentration of the student to be affected. This paper aims to identify the method used for detection and recognition to develop and evaluate the system. Therefore, the Viola-Jones algorithm is used in detection of student faces and Local Binary Pattern Histogram is used for recognition when it compares the student face with the images in the database. The system flow starts with capturing the image of the student in class, detecting their faces, processing the image for a better image and then extracting the feature. The results have shown the accuracy of face detection is more than 90% because some of the faces cannot be detected due to the different angles, while the accuracy for face recognition varies between 18% to 80% due to the different numbers of images trained for each person.

UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE WITH INTEGRATION OF ROBOTIC ARM AND OTHER FEATURES

2023-04-10T09:02:13+08:00

Many academics from across the world are working to reduce the epidemic effect by using robots and drones. The worst thing was after the face mask rule took effect on 1 August, 2020. In Malaysia, millions of contaminated face masks pose a deadly
hazard for humans and wildlife. Besides that, there are many Unmanned Ground vehicles (UGV) equipped with a manipulator
nowadays, but the main issue was the lack of stability in picking and placing objects. UGV plays an important role as the equipment that can reduce the risk of infection to cleaners to reduce COVID-19 for disposal. In addition, another aim of this
research is to define the generalised coordinates for the robot arm. Thus, UGV had been developed by using hardware and software requirements. In terms of hardware, the robotic arm consists of 4 DC servo motors to control the movement of the robotic arm and 1 DC Servo motor to control the movement of the gripper. Besides that, the rocker boogie consists of 6 DC motors that had been switched by using a dual H- Bridge and controlled by ArduinoMega. In terms of software, it used Robo Analyser software to identify the value of position and orientation of each joint correctly, as all these values needed to be used by the controller to tackle stability issues for further research. As a result, this project has novelties that reduced the risk of personnel death by making the disposal process more reliable than the current way, and the safety of the authorities can be improved. Finally, the End Effector position was also successfully retrieved by using the DenavitHartenberg method and Forward Kinematic Analysis.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ECOMMERCE AND ONLINE SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (HEI)

2023-04-10T09:57:05+08:00

The trend of online shopping has increasingly replaced offline shopping, even nowadays, due to how rapid the growth is currently. Being introduced as a new type of buying pattern, Ecommerce has been adopted on a global scale by businesses nowadays, aiming to reach more online consumers throughout the world. Nevertheless, this shopping method is still active in the local community, especially for the twenties that show high reliance on it. It can be seen from the increasing rate of online transactions made by university students. This study mainly aims to study the relationship between online shopping via e-commerce and higher education institutions (HEI) students’ behaviours as to learn more about the impact of online shopping behaviours,. Thus, a questionnaire survey as research design is applied and distributed among university students who are currently pursuing their studies at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC) Pahang Branch, Malaysia (as a case study for this research work). The questionnaire consists of two parts, Part A is the demographic information with six questions and Part B is online shopping-related questions with a total of 18 questions measured with 5-Likert-scale. Among these HEI students who were the sample of this study, the questionnaires distributed were considered valid to be analysed and proved the hypothesis. All the data collected were then analysed using GNU PSPP Version 3. Afterward, the Bivariate Correlation is implemented to analyse data for hypothesis testing. The findings of this study have analysed and revealed the weak correlation between the demographic information (gender, age, race, family income and employment status) and online shopping factors. However, the online shopping factor does greatly impact the consumers’ shopping behaviours and shopping impacts, implying the more convenient the e-commerce platform, the more acceptable the ecommerce platform among consumers, which has shown the positive impact of shopping behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic.

IDENTIFICATION OF EXCESSIVE SCREEN TIME IN LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2023-04-07T15:52:43+08:00

The shift to fully online learning in higher education due to COVID-19 pandemic has caused the increase of screen-based activities, including learning engagement in the learning management system (LMS). As a result, they may experience excessive screen time (EST). While many studies on screen time adopt a self-report or survey approach, there is lack of attention
by scholars in identifying EST based on actual online learning engagement in higher education. Therefore, this study adopted educational data mining (EDM) with box-plot visualisation to identify outliers as indicators of excessive user screen time. The findings show that there are more than 10% of students and instructors who are classified as EST users. To conclude, this
study has shed light for higher education on the call for a new policy, quality standard and guideline on how healthy online
learning engagement should be effectively monitored to mitigate associated risks with EST towards sustainable development goals.

LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA DATA FOR COVID-19 STUDIES

2023-04-10T09:41:58+08:00

Nowadays, social media networks have become widely preferred sources of information. Especially during the time of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, social media has been one of the most used platforms to get the latest news and
information related to COVID-19. Social media is popular because it offers free access to its registered users and allows them
to do posting, disseminate information and respond to others’ postings. With almost 4.6 billion social media users worldwide, it
is not surprising that the significant amount of information shared through these platforms could affect how people perceive and
cope with the pandemic that we are facing right now. With decent use, social media can be a beneficial digital tool to spread reliable news and public awareness for patients, clinicians and society. Specifically, this chapter describes linguistic, visual and
emotional indicators expressed in user disclosures. Thus, in this chapter, the related studies of social media platforms' usage during the COVID-19 pandemic are explored and discussed in detail. This chapter also categorises social media data used, and
introduces different deployed machine learning, feature engineering, natural language processing, survey methods, and
outlines directions for future research.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SSM COMPANY

2023-04-10T09:29:10+08:00

Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) is a statutory body vested with the power to regulate and oversee corporate and business affairs in Malaysia. Formed in 2002, SSM fulfils its function as the leading authority for improving corporate governance by ensuring compliance with business registration and corporate legislation through comprehensive enforcement and monitoring activities in order to maintain positive developments in the nation's corporate and business sectors. Therefore, this study aims to develop an online website called Inventory Management System to manage the inventory system of SSM companies. The objective is to provide functions that make managing products in the store more effective. Inventory management includes monitoring and supervising purchases from suppliers and consumers, managing inventory, controlling the quantity of goods
for sale, and fulfilling orders, all of which are part of the supply chain. The scopes of the project are to track inventory, perform inventory maintenance, update inventory based on sales information, and generate sales and inventory reports on a daily or weekly basis. Inventory management systems are essential for businesses that purchase consumer products to maintain quality control. If inventory is not tracked, online businesses may be out of stock on key products. The powerful inventory management system can help in automatically tracking large items and reducing errors

COVID-19 WEARABLE DEVICE USING RSSI BLE MODULE MONITORING SYSTEM

2023-04-10T09:08:57+08:00

Self-quarantine is essential for persons returning from overseas or red zone locations. It is critical that the self-quarantine be completed without incident, since this might result in the selfquarantine individual becoming a carrier of COVID-19 in the community. The majority of nations worldwide have developed a variety of COVID-19 monitoring and tracing systems in order to navigate and address this issue. However, some constraints and limitations may result in deliberate non-adherence. Individuals who have been quarantined may continue to roam within the community by detaching their wristbands or by submitting a false
contact status in the tracing application. This article proposes a novel configuration for an obligatory self-quarantine system. It will facilitate communication between wearable and contact tracing technologies, ensuring that authorities maintain complete control over the system. The suggested system's hardware in the wearable device is low-cost, lightweight, and safe for the next user after the quarantine period is complete. The software (both software and database) that connects the quarantine user to the normal user makes use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) reporting and flagging techniques.

A REVIEW OF E-LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE

2023-04-10T10:02:22+08:00

The E-Learning system is one of the standard tools widely used to improve student performance and the continuous intention to use e-learning in higher education. A massive e-learning system is used at the higher education level, such as Moodle, MOOC and elearning systems, enhancing students’ performance. This concept paper presents a systematic review of potential e-learning systems used effectively and with continuous intention to improve students’ performance. The comparison was made based on the literature review of the essential factors used for e-learning purposes. The paper also provides extracting causal relationships between these factors to develop a better model with full element constraints. The conclusion shows that TAM2, TAM3 and ECT are the latest acceptance model used to improve students’performance

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK UNDER UNCERTAINTY OF THE DISEASE SPREADING

2023-04-07T15:57:49+08:00

COVID-19 pandemic was identified in Wuhan, China in 2019 and has spread at a tremendous rate affecting all countries over the
world. Understanding the spreading disease is crucial; hence, the dynamic behaviour of the disease can be predicted. This paper is aimed to model the COVID-19 outbreak by extending the deterministic susceptible-infected-recovered-death (DSIRD) into a stochastic SIRD (SSIRD) model. Infectious rate parameter of the DSIRD model is perturbed with Brownian motion to reflect the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak. Fourth order stochastic Runge-Kutta (SRK4) method is used to simulate the model. Parameter estimation is estimated using the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method. The simulated results for three ASEAN countries of Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore indicate that SSIRD model is consistent with the infected COVID-19 data;hence, shows the model is adequate in explaining the behaviour of the infectious disease.

PENERAPAN TEORI PENGURUSAN : KONTEKS PENYELIDIKAN MALAYSIA

2022-12-07T12:08:12+08:00

Teori pengurusan adalah konsep yang merangkumi strategi pengurusan yang disarankan sebagai panduan untuk dilaksanakan baik dalam organisasi, mahupun dalam menjalankan penyelidikan. Ia juga menerangkan sesuatu fenomena yang kemudiannya dikembangkan untuk dijadikan perancangan yang strategik untuk menggerakkan sumber manusia dan kewangan agar mencapai objektif organisasi. Evolusi teori pengurusan bermula lebih 100 tahun yang lalu. Sejak sekian lama, ahli teori telah meneliti bentuk pengurusan yang paling sesuai untuk persekitaran kerja yang berbeza. Di sinilah teori pengurusan dimainkan. Walaupun beberapa teori ini dikembangkan sejak berabad lalu, mereka masih menyediakan kerangka kerja yang stabil untuk menjalankan perniagaan. Pengurusan juga termasuk menyimpan fakta dan maklumat untuk kegunaan kemudian atau untuk orang lain dalam organisasi. Fungsi pengurusan tidak terhad kepada pengurus dan penyelia. Tiap-tiap anggota organisasi mempunyai pengurusan dan pelaporan beberapa fungsi sebagai sebahagian daripada tugas mereka untuk memberi pengetahuan yang menyeluruh tentang falsafah pengurusan dan keusahawanan. Maka, buku ini akan mengetengahkan kajian empirikal di Malaysia yang menerapkan teori-teori dalam pengurusan. Kandungan ini sesuai untuk para pelajar prasiswazah dan pascasiswazah, serta pembaca umum yang ingin mendalami secara kritis dalam bidang pengurusan. Buku ini juga mengkhususkan kepada para pengurus. Salah satu sebab mengapa pengurus harus berminat dalam teori pengurusan pembelajaran adalah kerana ia membantu memaksimumkan produktiviti mereka. Ini dapat dimanfaatkan dengan mengaplikasi teori agar dapat mengurangkan risiko kerugian dalam pelaburan strategi pemasaran atau dalam pelaburan dalam latihan pekerjanya

VARIATION OF LIGHT ATTENUATION OF SEAGRASS HABITAT IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA FROM SATELLITE-BASED ESTIMATION

2022-10-05T10:46:45+08:00

Light deprivation into the water column depends on the water
clarity. Seagrass habitat is sparsely identified along the coastal
area of Peninsular Malaysia. Seagrass density is affected by the
amount of attenuated light into the water column, as light is
essentially used for the growing process. Water along the west
coast is more turbid than the south and east coast of Peninsular
Malaysia. Blue spectral band (450 nm−510 nm) of Landsat 7
ETM+ satellite image that has strong penetrative power and red
band (640 nm−670 nm) that is sensitive to subtle changes on
seafloor features are useful to estimate variability of light
penetration. A set of sampling points for both spectral bands was
plotted with coastal depth. It is found that the east coast has 25%
higher light penetration compared to south and west coastal
regions. This condition is favourable for seagrass habitat.
However, low light in deeper sea bottom and strong waves from
South China Sea are among limitations

CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT: Influencing factors and the roles of corporate culture

2022-11-29T12:10:21+08:00

This book encourages readers to learn more on construction risk management, its methodology, data analysis outcomes, the discussion and recommendation to strengthen the implementation of risk management, as construction projects were recognised with their significant contributions to every nation’s economy and at the same time, known as one of the riskiest projects in the world. It was opined to attain the peak of risk management in every construction industry with its benefits such as streamlined operations, enhanced safety, higher confidence in projects and increase in profits, it must be implemented with total commitment.

HUMAN STRESS: ENGINEERING ANALYSES OF HUMAN BRAINWAVES

2022-11-29T11:46:50+08:00

This book shares human stress identification and measurement using human biological signals such as human brainwaves. Human brainwaves are analysed and extracted to provide unique features that represent human stress in terms of human brainwaves. Human brainwaves can be employed to detect the existence of human stress effectively. Human stress index based on the analysis of brainwave signal can be employed either by human themselves, to know their stress level, or in health sector to assist physicians or medical practitioners to determine the stress level of their patients, in educational sector to monitor stress level during lectures or examinations and also in engineering or research sector to represent or visualise stress index in terms of 2-D or 3-d images.

APPLICATION OF ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) FOR SELECTING STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

2022-10-05T09:46:23+08:00

Green roof and rain garden are the Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that have limited applicability in Malaysia. With the aim
to promote their usability, this paper presents the application of
the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to select the best type of
these two BMPs. The methodology used is twofold. First, the
feedback on factors influencing the selection of the BMPs was
collected, while in the second stage, respondents were asked to
evaluate the BMP’s alternatives using AHP pairwise comparison
questionnaire. Construction cost is the most influencing factor in
the selection of green roof, with a total priority weight of 0.5013,
followed by the lack of awareness and knowledge (0.1152), and
maintenance complexity (0.0951). Meanwhile, the selection of
rain garden is mainly influenced by the climatic factor (0.2718),
followed by the structural criteria (0.1564) and additional cost
(0.1547). An intensive green roof and permeable rain garden are
selected as the most appropriate type for Malaysian
implementation with composite priorities of 0.848 and 0.752,
respectively.

DERIVATION OF ROAD CONDITION INDEX USING RQLASSIC FOR JALAN SUNGAI BARU, PERAK, AND JALAN SEBALIK, SELANGOR

2022-10-05T10:40:27+08:00

Access roads are being constructed to facilitate accessibility of
local communities, and these roads are the common features in a
road network that are often not maintained well and eventually
becoming substandard in term of the quality, although they still
function as access roads. Therefore, considering the benefits of
road, it is essential that the relative quality to be prioritised
through effective maintenance programme can be discovered
through simple and do able Road Condition Index study called
Road Quality (RQLASSIC) by CIDB. For the study, two access
roads, namely Jalan Sungai Baru in Perak and Jalan Sebalik in
Selangor had been chosen. The roads were divided into 10 equal
sections throughout a selected 1 km section, and type of defects
were sampled and the results were evaluated as per RQLLASIC
procedures. The study found that both sample road sections were
in poor RCI of 47% for Sungai Baru and 59% for Jalan Sebalik.
Both sample roads worst RCI were the roadside drains at 6.3%
and 12%, respectively. Budget for maintenance was determined
based on the RCI for the consideration of the relevant authorities

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE USING ALUMINIUM SOFT DRINK CAN AS PARTIAL COARSE AGGREGATE REPLACEMENT

2022-10-05T10:48:34+08:00

This paper presents the study on compressive strength of concrete
by incorporating 5% and 10% of waste aluminium soft drink can
(ASDC) as partial replacement of coarse aggregate. Using
standard mix design, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete
was made to have a target mean strength of 30 N/mm2
. The size
for concrete cubes designed is 100 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm. The
slump test result shows that the ASDC partial replacement of
coarse aggregate by weight increases the workability of fresh
concrete. The compressive test has shown that 5 % of ASDC
aggregate gives the highest strength, 36.2 MPa, compared to 10%
with 32.1 MPa.

FACTORS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY: COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN WORKER’S NATIONALITY

2022-07-26T09:20:57+08:00

There are many factors that affect construction productivity based on the worker's background. This study assesses the five factors affecting construction productivity at a construction site in Kuala Lumpur within the worker’s nationalities. In 2019, a survey was distributed to a sample of 60 construction workers with various backgrounds. Descriptive analysis shows that respondents are perceived as moderately, that manpower factors (Mean score = 2.88, S.D. = 0.54), external factors (Mean score = 3.32, S.D. = 0.59), communication factors (Mean score = 3.23, S.D. = 0.63), resources factors (Mean score = 3.31, S.D. = 0.58) and miscellaneous factors (Mean score = 3.29, S.D. = 0.70) affect construction productivity. Moreover, perception of the four factors (manpower, external, communication and resources) affecting construction productivity had a significant difference between Malaysian and non-Malaysian workers (P<0.05). Therefore, advancement should focus on those four factors to nurture better delivery of construction work; thus, increasing the productivity among workers from different nationalities.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES OF OIL AND GAS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS IN MALAYSIA

2022-10-05T10:34:16+08:00

The oil and gas business is one of the most important and largest industries in the world. Despite the industry's large economic
contribution, the output of major projects has not met expectations, particularly with regard to cost and schedule goals.
project managers should possess sufficient technical knowledge and skill to perform their jobs, especially in the oil and gas
industry. This paper aims to assess the level of technical competencies for oil and gas construction project managers in
Malaysia. Data were collected from 75 respondents from different organisations that are involved with oil and gas construction
projects in Malaysia by using a questionnaire. The current level of construction project managers in the oil and gas construction in
Malaysia are mostly competent and have the most satisfied rating in determining appropriate construction methods, followed by
project scheduling, directing and monitoring the project's progress. Hopefully, this study can help the industry sector,
especially in oil and gas, to find competent technical PMs to ensure the project can be delivered well.

SIMULATION STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF ECCENTRICITY LOAD ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF PRECAST WALL PANEL IN TERMS OF STRESS DISTRIBUTION AND LATERAL DISPLACEMENT

2022-10-05T11:05:43+08:00

This research studies on behaviour precast wall loaded with a different eccentricity of load using finite element method. Seven (7) models of the wall were developed and analysed using ABAQUS software. All samples are designed with a dimension of 3000 mm height x 3000 mm length and 150 mm thickness by using the main material, which is reinforced concrete. Steel bar reinforcement for all model precast walls was provided with T10-200 in the vertical section and T10-300 in the horizontal section. The concrete grade used for the design of the precast wall in this study is the C35 with a longitudinal steel support of deformed steel reinforcement bars with a nominal yield strength of 460 MPa and for the mild steel is of 250 MPa. The study shows the decrease in deformation shape curve when the eccentricity value increases up to 10 mm. The study also reveals no significant effect on stress distribution regarding the location of stress under different eccentricities of load.

ASSESSING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FOR THE BLIND IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT OF AN EMERGING ECONOMY

2022-10-05T10:45:32+08:00

In highlighting the sustainable urban environment of an emerging economy, walkability becomes a key trait. The criteria that can improve walkability in urban areas are the provision and ease of access to pedestrian facilities for everyone, including people with disabilities (PWDs). The mobility of PWDs in urban areas is very challenging, as they face physical, cultural and social barriers that hinder their participation in society. In line with this concern, this study intends to assess the current provision and accessibility aspect of pedestrian facilities for the blind in Kuantan city by using on-site assessment. The findings reported that the pedestrian facilities for the blind in Kuantan city are lacking in the provision and not entirely accessible, specifically on walkway or sidewalk, tactile block, pedestrian crossing, handrail, and ramp. The barriers underlined in the findings may act as a direction for local authorities and industry to improve the pedestrian facilities for the blind, and consequently, will be equally beneficial for all pedestrians.

IMPACT OF REGULATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY

2022-07-26T08:55:07+08:00

Labour productivity in the construction industry has significantly declined. Therefore, there is a need to assess construction labour productivity in the present day. Regulation is known as one of the factors that may directly affect productivity. This study aims to find the impact of different regulations on construction labour productivity. Data were collected through individual interview sessions with twelve (12) construction industry practitioners from contractor, consultant and client stakeholders to achieve that objective. Then, the collected data were analysed using the thematic analysis technique. The results show that regulations can positively and negatively impact construction labour productivity from four aspects: time, cost, processes and human resources. Furthermore, several types of challenges can emerge due to regulations: time constraints, bureaucracy, management, human resources demand, professionalism and etiquette. This study contributes to the construction body of knowledge by exploring the impact of regulations on construction labour productivity. Industry practitioners and policymakers can use this study as a reference to maximise construction labour productivity.

SEWAGE TREATMENT PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS USING VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES

2022-10-05T10:23:48+08:00

Constructed wetlands are one of the alternative treatments for treating domestic wastewater since they are low-energy, low-maintenance and environmentally friendly. The purpose of this research was to see if the vetiveria zizaniodes plant could be used to eliminate pollution from a created wetland. Two alternative flow systems were used in the study, a 5-day retention period and no retention time flow system. In each cell of the constructed wetlands, vetiveria zizanoides were planted in different populations. The systems' effectiveness in minimising oil and grease (O&G) concentrations, total suspended solid (TSS), and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) was measured by means of dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH, respectively. The analysis indicates that using vetiveria zizanioides in the artificial wetland may minimise near to 53.08 % BOD and 50.75 % O&G for 60 days of treatment for a 5-day retention duration. Meanwhile, the wetland was possible to reduce 61.92 % TSS on day 60 at zero hydraulic retention time (HRT) in that same 60 days of treatment. The vetiveria zizanioides plant was discovered to play a substantial role in eliminating BOD, TSS, and O&G during HRT as a result of the findings.

THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE AND MORPHOLOGY OF COAL WASTE BRICK

2022-10-05T11:01:01+08:00

Brick is one of the most important materials for building
construction. Brick had been used for non-loading structure and
need to be made from durable materials. The common materials
used for brick are clay, sand and cement. However, the issue of
depletion of natural resources has become a major concern
nowadays. On the other hand, waste materials generated from coal
power plants have been studied by many researchers and proven
to be suitable as one of the brick materials. This waste is
abundantly available in landfills without any profit. Therefore,
this paper focuses on the development of coal bottom ash brick in
term of mechanical performance. The density, compressive
strength and water absorption capabilities of the coal bottom ash
bricks have been investigated at 7, 14 and 28 days of curing. The
findings revealed that bricks made of coal bottom ash had a low
density while maintaining its compressive strength. In conclusion,
the use of coal bottom ash in brick manufacturing has a lot of
potentials to be used in industry.

ESTIMATION OF HOURLY AND DAILY RAINFALL INTENSITY USING PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION IN KEMAMAN

2022-10-05T09:46:27+08:00

Malaysia has experienced uttermost rainfall events during the monsoon seasons that last for several hours and consequently lead to flash floods. This study was located at Kemaman, Terengganu. Annual maximum (AM) hourly and daily rainfall data at seven stations were collected from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), and the probability distributions are analysed for these set of data. This study aims to estimate the AM hourly and daily rainfall intensity for selected Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) using Log-Pearson Type III (LPIII) distribution and Gumbel distribution. In this study, the goodness of fit test for the distribution is tested using Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test and Anderson-Darling (AD) test. Based on the output generated, LPIII distribution is proven to be the most appropriate probability distribution function for AM hourly and daily rainfall for Kemaman. The estimated extreme rainfall intensity for various ARIs can be used as the basic inputs in hydrologic design.

DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SUBMERGED SEAGRASS TOTAL ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS CHANGES IN TINGGI ISLAND, JOHOR USING REMOTE SENSING DATA

2022-10-05T10:45:51+08:00

Tinggi Island area is gazetted as Johor Marine Park while unpredictable natural phenomenon claimed as a primary threat
that caused reduction of submerged seagrass total aboveground biomass (SSTAGB). This study aims to (a) detect and quantify
SSTAGB in clear water of the Tinggi Island area using satellite data, and (b) assess SSTAGB changes in 2009 and 2014.
Algorithm of Bottom Reflectance Index is implemented on Landsat 8 OLI image of 2009 and 2014 to detect and study spatial
distribution of multi-species submerged seagrass. Field data sampling was conducted to validate the classified satellite image.
A series of quadrat sampling of 0.5mx0.5m was used to quantify ground-based SSTAGB. The result found that the seagrass area
and SSTAGB around the island are rigid and remarkably consistent over a 5-year interval. A strong association between
ground-based SSTAGB and satellite-based SSTAGB shows that the BRI model is significantly satisfied to be implemented on
moderate resolution of satellite data with overall accuracy of >70% and >0.65 of kappa statistic.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND VOID CONTENT OF PORTLAND CEMENT PERVIOUS CONCRETE- OKPS USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY

2022-10-05T10:58:32+08:00

Nowadays, in Malaysia, there are flooding issues during heavy rain. The drainage system is not capable to smoothly manage the wastewater. This is caused by the increase in infrastructure and construction. It was recommended to use pervious concrete (PC) as an alternative for this issue. However, PC is not environmentalfriendly due to the presence of non-renewable material in its production. The use of oil palm kernel shells in PC is considered the best alternative. A series of PC-OPKS mixes were designed up to 20% levels of replacement of OPKS to Portland cement PC. It was found that OPKS10 enhanced the strength but was lower than the control PC. The results also exhibited that PC-OPKS significantly and positively affect the void content. Based on RSM analysis, the inclusion of OPKS in PC has a strong relationship with strength and void content. Obviously, PC-OPKS features a lower compressive strength but greater void content when compared to PC alone.

INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFECT OF REPRESENTATIVE CONCENTRATION PATHWAYS (RCPs) TO THE CLIMATE RESEARCH: CASE STUDY AT MALAYSIA

2022-10-05T09:46:25+08:00

This study assesses the role of RCPs as an important development of climate research. RCP presents the specific radiation forcing as possible scenarios that would lead to the climate formulation known as RCP2.6, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. In recent years, the climate research in Malaysia were generated using Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) under the A1B scenario. However, these scenarios had been revised and AR5 was introduced since 2014 to overcome the weakness in the AR4. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to identify the effect of RCPs on climate generation and the best RCPs for each state in Malaysia based on a statistical climate model. The Statistical Downscaling Model (SDSM) was used as a climate driver to downscale the long-term local climates concerning the potential emission changes in the local weather. Results showed that 4 out of 10 states agreed that the RCP2.6 had a good correlation to the local climate with higher R (> 0.8) and lower %MAE (< 23%). This finding proved that RCPs play a main role in the long-term climate assessment.

BARRIERS TO AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATION IN CONSTRUCTION: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY IN MALAYSIA

2022-10-05T10:38:49+08:00

Malaysian construction industry is always labelled as ancient industry because of resistance to change or adopt new technology in their working process. The construction industry in Malaysia is slow in adopting new technology compared to other industries. Therefore, it has a bad reputation for producing good quality products, and complete within time frame and cost. These problems arose because of failures to effectively communicate among parties in the construction project due to the complexity of the construction project. In the era of digitalisation, the utilisation of new technology could help the construction industry overcome the issues of processing complex information. The usage of Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the approaches. AR technology has gained much attention in the construction industry on how it potentially helps solve common problems in construction. AR integrates digital information with a real-time user environment to resolve communication issues in complex projects. Besides that, AR can minimise 2D drawing by digitally visualising the end product of a construction project. However, despite all the benefits AR can offer, the implementation of AR in Malaysian construction is still lagging. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the factors hindering the application of AR in Malaysian construction industry. In this study, a questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain the possible hindering factors in implementing AR among Malaysian construction companies. Relative Importance Indices (RII) were utilised to analyse the data. In this study, the questionnaires were distributed via email to 260 potential respondents and only 105 responded, which represents 40% of the response rate. From the analysis, it was revealed that the main factors that could hinder the AR implementation are: lack of knowledge about AR, lack of training on AR application, higher cost in investing AR technology and infrastructure, and absence of push from government and clients. In conclusion, to enable the progressive use of the technology, it is important to address the actual factors hindering the implementation of AR in Malaysian construction. At the same time, every party in the construction industry should play a role in promoting the use of AR in their construction project.

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL COMPACT BIN: A PRELIMINARY SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT IN UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG

2022-10-05T10:10:47+08:00

Globally, waste keeps increasing every year due to several factors. Thus, managing this waste will be considered a major economic and environmental challenge. The idea of developing the compact solar energy bin with an intelligent system could reduce the burden to the environment, as well as the cost associated with waste collection activity. The built-in system with an Arduino microcontroller was applied to monitor the level of fullness and triggered automatic compacting. This may increase the capacity of the bin up to 5 times. The results indicate that transportation costs could be reduced by at least 30% and Global Warming Potential impact decreased from 18.5 tonnes to 6.2 tonnes annually. The Solar Photovoltaic Panel Compact Bin has the potential to support not only waste management, but has an edge in the economy and the environment.

WORKABILITY AND COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CONTAINING CRUSHED PALM OIL CLINKER AS PARTIAL FINE AGGREGATE REPLACEMENT

2022-10-05T10:56:25+08:00

Growing demand for river sand supply to cater to the need of
expanding concrete industry has a negative impact on the river
environment when the mining activity is carried out
uncontrollably. Palm Oil Clinker (POC) is a waste material
generated from the palm oil industry, which is thrown as
environmental polluting waste. This experimental study aims to
investigate the effect of POC as partial fine aggregate replacement
material on the workability, compressive strength and water
absorption of concrete. A total of six concrete mixes containing
0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% POC as partial fine aggregate
replacement were prepared. All specimens were subjected to
water curing until the testing date. Compressive strength and
water absorption tests were conducted at 28 days. Incorporation
of 20% POC is able to produce concrete with targeted
compressive strength. Success in utilising POC as partial fine
aggregate replacement in concrete will reduce waste thrown at
dumpsites.

STRATEGIES FOR MEASURING PROGRESS AND PRODUCTIVITY IN MODEL-BASED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2022-09-23T10:42:04+08:00

Nowadays, model-based technologies have been developed to change the conventional manual progress in measuring progress and productivity in projects management. However, the current literature lacks the proper strategies in developing a model-based construction projects. This study provides the potential strategy to measure progress using model-based technology. A semi- structured interview method was used to get information from industry practitioners. The thematic analysis has been implemented to classify each information into themes. The findings of this study show that four common strategies can be used to measure progress in model-based construction. The strategies are 1) image capturing, 2) management software, 3) modelling and simulation, and 4) report and documentation. Meanwhile, the challenge to implement the method to measure progress in Model-Based Construction Projects is broadly divided into two themes: 1) people and 2) instruments. Hopefully, this study can provide information and strategies to measure progress and productivity in construction in model-based construction projects.

ASSESSMENT ON TRAFFIC NOISE POLLUTION AND TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS AT DIFFERENT TYPE OF TRAFFIC FLOW FACILITIES

2022-10-05T10:35:34+08:00

Traffic noise pollution has become a worldwide issue and has
been in the rise due to the rapid development in the transportation
system. This paper provides an insight into the assessments of
traffic noise pollution and the traffic characteristics at different
type of traffic flow facilities (interrupted and uninterrupted). To
achieve this study, traffic characteristic parameters (traffic
volume, travel mean speed and heavy vehicles compositions)
were determined alongside the noise indices of A-weighted
equivalent continuous noise level at both types of flow facilities.
The findings revealed that traffic noise level at uninterrupted flow
facilities was relatively higher than interrupted flow, with a
differences about 10 dBA. It is also found that composition of
heavy vehicles was the most significant (p<0.05) to the noise
level. This study provides understanding on the influences of
traffic characteristics at different type of flow facilities towards
traffic noise level.

PRODUCTION OF BIOGAS VIA ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF FOOD AND PLANT WASTES

2022-10-05T10:05:48+08:00

Biogas is a clean energy that can substitute or reduce the usage of
liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas. However, the
availability of feedstock used for the production is a major
downside. In this study, a small-scale unit of biogas was produced
from food (vegetable and fruit wastes) and plant wastes via
anaerobic digestion (AD) reaction process. The reaction
parameters used in this study were the reaction condition and
retention time. The experiment was conducted for 14 days to test
the influence of reaction parameters towards the yield of biogas.
From the study, it was observed that the yield of biogas was higher
in a light AD condition (0.7470 ml/g) compared to the dark
condition (0.025 ml/g). Furthermore, as the retention time
increases, the yield of biogas also increases slightly. In addition,
the finding affirms the possibility of biogas production using a
mixture of food and plant wastes with further study is needed for
the parameter’s ranges used in the study

DIGITAL SLOPE MAPPING USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV)

2022-10-05T10:54:50+08:00

This paper discusses the applications of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for slope mapping and its important parameters including perimeter, area and volume of four selected areas of slope A, slope B, slope C and slope D. Modern UAV is able to capture high quality images and convert them into a natural mapping output extracted from the commercial software such as Digital Surface Model (DSM) and Digital Orthophoto. Two locations in Kuantan Pahang were selected at Sungai Lembing and Politeknik Sultan Ahmad Shah ‘POLISAS’ for slope mapping analysis. The main interest of this study is to measure the perimeter, area and volume of selected study areas using a commercial software. In addition, this modern method of mapping was proven to be more effective than the traditional method in terms of less cost, can generate huge data entry in a brief time, low man power and no potential risk of hazardous effect to man. In conclusion, modern technology of UAV is an efficient way of mapping for geotechnical engineering. Slope mapping help researchers and engineers to obtain slope measurement within a short period of time compared to previous traditional method.

ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS ON-SITE DETENTION POND DESIGN METHODS BASED ON MSMA 2 GUIDELINES

2022-07-26T10:13:39+08:00

Flash flood and monsoon flood are the common disasters caused by improper storm water management. Hence, on-site detention plays an indispensable role in the storm water management to reduce the probability of flood occurrences. The design method adopted determines the cost-effectiveness and usefulness of the designed on-site detention facility. In this study, on-site detention facility of three developments were analysed using two methods: the Simplified Method and the Modified Puls Method. It was found that Modified Puls Method is the more economical method compared to the Simplified Method. Moreover, the accuracy of the on-site detention system has affected the magnitude of rainfall intensity corresponding to various storm duration and ARI (Average Recurrence Index). The IDF (Rainfall Intensity- Duration-Frequency) curves provided in MSMA 2 (Urban Storm water Management Manual for Malaysia 2nd Edition) was not up to the current year. Thus, IDF curves were developed for the rainfall stations of each development data using the Arithmetic Mean Method and followed by mass curve analysis to check the filled rainfall data consistency.

FABRICATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF POLYLACTIC ACID AND NATURAL RUBBER BLEND BIOPLASTICS FOR ORGANIC FERTILISER PACKAGING

2022-10-05T10:24:02+08:00

The global fertiliser market is huge, and their packaging is
typically made from synthetic polymers that are not sustainable
and environmentally friendly. In view of this, the goal of this study
is to produce biodegradable plastic made of polylactic acid (PLA)
and natural rubber (NR) for fertiliser packaging. The bioplastic
was prepared by blending PLA and NR via solvent-casting
technique. The bioplastics were then characterised based on
morphological, mechanical, thermal resistance, water absorption
and degradation properties. Based on the morphological analysis,
a larger NR agglomeration was detected as the concentration of
NR increased from 0.5 to 1.5 wt% in the PLA/NR mixtures. This
could be the reason for the bioplastic to break easily, due to the
weak spot on the agglomeration area. Nevertheless, the addition
of NR enhances the melting point, water absorption and
biodegradability of the PLA/NR bioplastics, which are important
features for sustainable packaging.

PERFORMANCE CONCRETE CONTAINING COAL BOTTOM ASH ON THE STRENGTH PROPERTIES UNDER ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND VARIOUS COOLING METHOD

2022-10-05T11:01:44+08:00

In recent years, excessive quantities of industrial by-products dumped from coal-thermal power plants have resulted in environmental contamination and landfills. Recycling industrial waste will help to minimise the consumption of cement in concrete. Hence, carbon dioxide emission from cement production can be reduced simultaneously. The current trend in the construction industry has also highlighted the use of silica-rich supplementary cementitious materials from industrial wastes in concrete production. Numerous studies have also validated the properties of these potential waste materials. Yet, there is less information on coal bottom ash (CBA) performance in concrete exposed to elevated temperature as partial cement replacement. Therefore, this study was done to investigate the strength performance of CBA subjected to elevated temperature with a different cooling method. Several tests were conducted to examine the performance of CBA concrete at elevated temperatures of 200o C, 400o C and 600o C; compressive strength, visual appearances and mass loss. The test of concrete specimens with a replacement proportion of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% is measured and compared with those of the control concrete specimens. Replacement level of 5% with CBA had shown comparable strength value with the control specimen, even after the elevated temperature up to 600o C. In addition, the characteristics of CBA particles having high water absorption properties have strongly influenced the overall strength performance in concrete. Therefore, it is strongly suggested to reduce the particle size of CBA before being utilised in concrete.

LOW FLOW FREQUENCY ANALYSIS FOR BUKIT KENAU STREAMFLOW STATION IN KUANTAN RIVER BASIN

2022-10-05T10:04:10+08:00

Low flow during dry season could lead to some negative impacts on the river ecosystem. Most of the river low flow data applications have been used in designing public water supply, irrigation schemes and energy production. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the low flow frequency analysis for Kuantan River at Bukit Kenau streamflow station using Weibull and Gringorten formulas. Frequency analysis is carried out using the frequency factor method to determine the annual minimum flow. The average recurrence interval (ARI) of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100-year were determined based on the 22 years of historical streamflow data. This study illustrates the annual of 1-, 4-, 7- and 30-day of duration used in the analysis of low flow characteristics. Therefore, the outcome from this study could be used in the future for any project related to the low flow information in Kuantan River Basin.

RETROFITTING OF DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION TANK VIA AUTO SCRAPPER SYSTEM WITH LEVEL SENSOR

2022-10-05T10:16:53+08:00

A dissolved air flotation tank requires retrofitting to address technical problems such as inefficient manual scrapper option. This study presents an analysis of retrofitting the auto scrapper system for the dissolved air flotation tank via ultrasonic level sensor installation. It promotes operation time and operation cost saving, prevents human mistakes, and simultaneously moves towards full automation technology. Wastewater quality is improved by producing an optimal solid-liquid separation at the dissolved air floatation tank. The research methodology covers the comparative analysis of the findings before and after the dissolved air floatation retrofitting along with the observation on site. Cost analysis has been developed to identify the level of sensor installation potential and the impact of the sensor on the dissolved air floatation auto scrapper system. The amount of chemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids are significantly lower after the retrofitting. Cost-saving from this project is induced by labour cost to maintain the monthly dissolved air floatation system and water cost-saving using clean final discharge water. Total annualised cost-saving is at RM 22,380/year. Meanwhile, the investment return was calculated for 2.4 months, indicating a shorter period to recover investment and attain a profit.

ESTIMATION MODEL OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CONTAINING EGGSHELL AND TIRE CRUMB

2022-10-05T11:01:42+08:00

Recycling eggshell waste in concrete materials gives many benefits to minimising the cement demand, conserving natural limestone and recycling waste aggregate. This study is to identify the compressive strength and slump height of the concrete consisting of eggshell and tire crumb by using regression analysis in Excel and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) through Minitab. The method used in strength assessment of concrete is by combining more than one Non-destructive Test (NDT) test, which is Ultra Pulse Velocity (UPV) and rebound hammer (RH). The combination of UPV and RH test results were established with the percentage of eggshell, and tire crumb as partial replacement of cement and sand was used to estimate the compressive strength at 7 days and 28 days. Results had revealed that RSM has the lowest value of root-mean-square error (RMSE), which is 0.6854 for 7 days compressive strength, 1.6613 for 28 days compressive strength and 3.6433 for slump height. The ideal content of eggshell powder and tire crumb that created the maximum compressive strength of concrete is 10% and 0%, respectively, with 6.5 km/s of UPV and 42.1 number of RH, according to this study. The additional percentage of eggshell powder replacement up to 15% has reduced concrete compressive strength. A selected estimation model for compressive strength and slump height can create analysis reduction in the number of experiments, thus reducing the optimisation cost, besides reducing the environmental impact due to uncontrollable waste in landfills.

BIOGAS PRODUCTION THROUGH ANAEROBIC CO-DIGESTION OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT WITH CATTLE MANURE

2022-10-05T09:47:00+08:00

One of the greatest alternatives to produce biogas is combining
palm oil mill effluent (POME) with cattle manure (CM). The
operation was carried out at a mesophilic (37°C) temperature and
semi-continuously mixed with the stirrer in this study. The
electrical energy was utilised at mixing ratios of POME and CM
of 25:75, 40:60, 50:50, 60:40 and 75:25. This operation produced
a maximum of 1,567 mL of biogas, with a methane content of
64.13 %. The best-preferred method for obtaining biogas was a
50:50 mixing ratio of POME and CM at a mesophilic temperature
(37°C). A successful economic effect study of a biogas plant has
also been anticipated. Since this technology is widely used, the
planned biogas facility looks to be economically viable, with a
five-year payback period on the original expenditure. In
conclusion, the current research presents a comprehensive
technique for combining many factors in order to increase the
biogas output.

QUALITY AND QUALITY STANDARDS IN CONSTRUCTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2022-10-05T10:39:24+08:00

One of the customers’ satisfactory elements identified in construction is quality, since the construction industry shifted from production-orientated management to customer-orientated management. However, several issues are identified as a hindrance to achieve overall quality and can be caused by low- quality construction materials and non-compliance to the standards. Therefore, before any further strategies to improve the quality of construction are determined, it is crucial to establish the fundamental knowledge on quality and its relevant applicable aspects in the construction industry. Hence, this paper seeks the definition of quality and quality standards by using the systematic review based on six-level of procedures. Based on the sources gathered, quality can be defined as the foreseeable degree of standardisation and reliability with quality standard suitable to the client's preference and approval, whereas quality standards is defined as to offer a reference in ensuring all construction activities comply to the adequate specifications set by the authorised bodies. The definitions found provide practical implications for future work related to quality and project specification.

GASIFICATION PERFORMANCE OF SUBBITUMINOUS COAL WITH SAWDUST AND SAWDUST PELLET

2022-10-05T10:14:25+08:00

Utilisation of fossil fuel and biomass for power generation systems aids in minimising CO2 emission and fossil fuel
consumption, resulting in clean energy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the gasification performance of sub-bituminous coal (CL) with raw biomass; sawdust (SD) and pelletised biomass; sawdust pellet (SDP). Gasification was carried out in a lab-scale air-blown downdraft gasifier at a 1:1 mass ratio of CL with SD and SDP at a fixed condition of gasification temperature at 750 °C and equivalence ratio (ER) of 0.25. The gasification output was analysed in terms of syngas composition: hydrogen (H2), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and methane (CH4), and the gasification performance: the calorific value of the syngas (CVsyngas), gasification efficiency (XGE) and carbon conversion efficiency (XCC). It was found out that CL/SDP produces high syngas composition than CL/SD, with a difference of 20%, 22%, 33% and 60% for H2, CO, CH4 and CO2, respectively. In addition, the CL/SDP outperformed the gasification performance for the CVsyngas, XGE and XCC at 4.958 MJ/Nm3, 25% and 34%,
respectively. Therefore, this study provides the preliminary investigation into mixing the pelletised biomass with fossil fuel to
improve the syngas composition and gasification performance while also tackling the biomass limitations.

PROPERTIES OF SOFT SOIL CONTAINING OUTER LAYER FACE MASK

2022-10-05T10:57:03+08:00

In construction, soft clay soil is continuously being the biggest concern for engineer. It is classified as problematic soil because of its weak properties and it usually does not meet the construction requirement due to excessive settlement. In this research, the improvement of soft clay soil is made by adding a small percentage of the waste generated from face mask. By doing this, it is hoped to improve the soil’s properties and preserve the environment by reducing the abundant waste. Several laboratory tests (particle size test, soil consistency test, standard Proctor test and unconfined compression test) were conducted to determine the soil properties. The outer layer face mask (OLFM), which was cut in pieces, was added in the amount of 0.25 %, 0.5 % and 1 % of the total volume. The results show that the mixture of 1 % of the outer layer face mask’s into the soft clay soil is able to increase the soil’s shear strength by 2.8 times.

Covid-19 Dari Perspektif Sains Sosial - Implikasi dan Solusi

2023-11-15T09:34:52+08:00

Buku ini ditulis dengan menggabungkan kepakaran dan pengalaman peneyelidik, pendidik serta penggerak organisasi dan masyarakat dalam merungkai setiap permasalahan yang wujud rentetan pandemik COVID-19 agar setiap individu mencapai kesejahteraan kendiri yang holistik. Buku ini menjelaskan kaedah penyelesaian dan penyesuaian daripada peringkat individu, keluarga, organisasi dan masyarakat dalam menempuh cabaran COVID-19.

Hati Yang Rawan

2023-11-15T08:48:42+08:00

11 cerita dalam buku ini merupakan adaptasi daripada kisah benar mengenai pelbagai masalah yang berlaku dalam kehidupan masyarakat kita pada dewasa ini. Permasalahan yang melibatkan psikologi dan emosi perlu diambil berat dan tidak sewenangnya dipandang enteng oleh masyarakat. Kecaknaan masyarakat terhadap isu psikologi ini secara tidak langsung dapat mencegah individu tersebut daripada terjerumus ke lembah penghinaan. Buku yang ditulis oleh lapan kaunselor daripada pelbagai institusi termasuk Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) ini merupakan himpunan pengalaman peribadi mereka dalam membantu klien yang berhadapan masalah jiwa yang rawan. Bukan sahaja cerita yang hendak dipaparkan sebagai bahan bacaan, bahkan buku ini juga menerangkan panduan yang perlu diambil oleh masyarakat sekeliling dalam menghadapi masalah yang berkaitan.

LATERITE SOIL AS NATURAL ADSORBENT TO REMOVE COLOUR IN THE WASTEWATER SAMPLE

2022-10-05T10:12:27+08:00

This paper presents the removal of colour from a glove factory by
using laterite soil as a natural adsorbent and the results were
compared with the commercial activated carbon. Determinations
were done using laterite soil that had been modified into three
types of adsorbents, which are natural wash adsorbent, acid wash
10% and 40% adsorbent. Acid wash adsorbent is proven to be
more effective in removing colour concentration compared to the
natural wash adsorbent. By using natural wash adsorbent, the best
condition for colour removal was at a dosage of 1g with pH 4 and
contact time at 20 minutes, while acid wash 40% adsorbent needed
only 0.3g of dosage at pH 6 with contact time only 15 minutes.
This study shows that laterite soil can become one of the effective
natural adsorbents, since it can remove almost 100% of the colour
concentration in the water sample.

PRODUCT DESIGN OF SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING KIT

2022-10-05T10:04:20+08:00

Heat exchanger is the common device applied for heat transfer in thermodynamics, but the current commercial training package is complicated and limits the exploration by students. In this study, a complete shell and tube heat exchanger system was developed for educational purposes. The thermal efficiency of the system was examined by varying the flow rate and temperature. It was observed that the logarithmic mean temperature difference tends to decrease with the increase in inlet hot flow rate. Meanwhile, the effectiveness continues to decline as the inlet hot flow rate increases. The highest overall heat transfer (1.505 W/m2.K) was obtained when the flow rate was set as 10 LPM. It can be concluded that the higher the overall heat transfer coefficient, the lower the effectiveness of the heat exchanger.

EFFECT OF ELECTRODE ORIENTATION ON ELECTROCOAGULATION PERFORMANCE IN TREATMENT OF RESTAURANT WASTEWATER

2022-10-05T10:18:10+08:00

Inappropriate selection of electrode orientation in an electrochemical cell is frequently the cause of the inability to treat wastewater effectively. The objective of this research is to study the effect of electrode orientation in an electrochemical cell in the treatment of restaurant wastewater using the electrocoagulation process. The electrocoagulation tests were carried out using vertical, horizontal anode on top and the horizontal anode at the
bottom for 120 minutes. It was found that the electrocoagulation process using vertical electrode orientation was more efficient among other orientations, and was able to remove 60.14% chemical oxygen demand, 68.23% biochemical oxygen demand and 83.05% total suspended solids. Conclusively, the vertical orientation is a promising method of electrocoagulation for restaurant wastewater treatment

ADITIF MAKANAN

2022-10-31T12:28:40+08:00

Buku ini merupakang ringkasan tentang aditif makanan dan isu-isu halal semasa yang berkaitan. Antaranya ialah isu berkaitan penggunaan pelbagai aditif makanan seperti pewarna, pengawet, pengemulsi dan termasuklah aditif yang bermula dengan kod E.

Antara Kabus dan Sinar

2023-11-14T15:10:29+08:00

Penyakit virus korona yang mencetuskan pandemic pada akhir tahun 2019 telah menyebabkan negara kita tidak terkecuali menerima kesan penyebaran wabak ini. Akibatnya, pelbagai sector terutamanya ekonomi dan sosial yang sebahagian besarnya terpaksa ditutup ekoran pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) oleh kerajaan pada 18 Mac 2020. Berikutan itu, ramai penduduk negara ini yang terjejas sumber pendapatan terutamanya golongan peniaga kecil. Buku ini memaparkan kisah pahit getir yang terpaksa ditempuh segelintir pelajar Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) yang menjalankan perusahaan kecil di sekitar kampus.

GRAPHENE-BASED COATING : EFFECTIVE WAYS OF PREVENTING CORROSION

2022-10-05T11:27:47+08:00

This book contains comprehensive information about recent development of epoxy nanocomposite coating, property relationships and its applications. The corrosion prevention method with detailed explanation on mechanism of anticorrosion coatings have been inclusively discussed. The detailed description of graphene-based coatings with ample research findings have been thoroughly deliberated. More in-depth study on the effect of graphene-based nanofillers on anticorrosion performance is highlighted and successfully proved through scientific evidence.

CONSTRUCTION INVENTORY & WORKING CAPITAL: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

2022-10-31T15:12:49+08:00

This research is an endeavour to understand the inventory problems faced by construction companies in Pahang. The intention was to examine the level of inventory maintained by construction companies and its effect on their working capital. It was planned to analyse this information and suggest a suitable inventory model to manage the construction inventory more systematically. Purposive sampling techniques was adopted to collect primary data on inventory and working capital from few G7 contractors in Pahang.

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mostly gets full cooperation from project manager, site
supervisor, site engineer and employees which the task needs
to connect with the person in charge in the inventory
management people. The data of this study was analysed
using Microsoft Excel. Briefly, this study shows the ABC
analysis is able to meet up all the three objectives in this study.
From the key words, there are a few inventory variable,
working capital variable and performance of company
variable. The recommendation for future researcher, after this
study the future researcher may conduct the research scope
in urban states like Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Negeri
Sembilan which can get more sample sizes due to the
development of business projects arises and focus in there.

MENINGKAT PRODUKTIVITI MELALUI PELAKSANAAN SISTEM PEMBUATAN LEAN

2022-10-31T14:57:57+08:00

Penghasilan buku ini bermula daripada penyelidikan PhD dalam bidang Pembuatan Lean. Syarikat Toyota Motor merupakan pengasas kepada sistem pengeluaran Toyota (TPS) yang mempunyai persamaan dengan pendekatan sistem Pembuatan Lean. Syarikat ini mampu bertahan sehingga pada hari ini walaupun menghadapi cabaran ekonomi serta persaingan daripada syarikat permotoran yang lain seperti General Motors, Volkswagen, Daimler, Honda dan lain-lain. Syarikat Toyota Motor bermula daripada sebuah syarikat kecil dengan modal yang terhad ini berupaya membangun menjadi salah sebuah pengeluar kereta gergasi dan menjadi contoh kepada syarikat-syarikat lain.

Survival Statics - Part 1

2023-11-15T11:28:03+08:00

This comic tells the story of 5 teenagers who are stranded on an isolated island. In order to survive, they must solve the Statics-related tests laid out throughout the island. Why are they there and what is the big secret behind Seantero Island? Read on to reveal the mystery!

Job Hunting_Get Hired

2023-11-14T15:42:42+08:00

This book is an essential reading for anyone interested in catching and applying job hunting tips. Job hunters, especially university graduates, can learn many excellent ways to steer on the right route in chasing and finally landing their dream job from this book. The simple step-by-step descriptions and samples provided in this book cover drafting a resume, writing a thank you email after an interview, and preparing for interviews, to name just a few. The gamut of job-search basics makes this book an excellent guidance for fresh graduates to secure their first jobs at the right time.

Belalai Gajah (Clinacanthus Nutans): Scientific Evidence of Cancer Prevention

2022-11-01T14:37:03+08:00

This book contains information about the traditional used and phytochemicals of belalai gajah (Clinacanthus nutans). This report had scientifically supported the testimonies of Malaysian who claimed that C. nutans possesses antitumour effects and has saved many cancer patients. The uses of plant in traditional medicine and current studies had been discussed. Single compounds had been isolated by purification using chromatographic techniques. Apart from that, a brief review of concept between chemical composition and biological activities is also described in this book.

Listrik Hati

2023-11-09T15:44:07+08:00

Buku ini merupakan himpunan 53 buah cerita yang sangat menarik dan bermanfaat tentang pengalaman guru-guru dan pensyarah Pusat Bahasa Moden dan Pusat Sains Kemanusiaan, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. Ia bukan sahaja untuk bacaan pengajar tetapi juga untuk ibu bapa dan pelajar. Pelbagai perasaan bercampur-baur seperti lucu, sedih, gembira dan ada juga yang membanggakan. Cerita yang pelbagai dalam kalangan pelajar-pelajar yang datang daripada pelbagai latar belakang, kadang-kadang menjadi cabaran buat pengajarnya. Bukan sekadar berkongsi pengalaman yang sebenar tapi penulis-penulis juga berkongsi cara bagaimana menangani pelbagai isu dengan pelajar.

Ph.D The Amazing Journey

2023-11-14T15:34:36+08:00

This book brings you life experience from 19 different authors and PhD graduates. This book presents diversified stories, 12 of which graduated from local universities, 3 from the United States, 2 from the United Kingdom, and 1 each from New Zealand and India. By reading this book, it is hoped that you can gain inspiration and motivation from different experiences told. In this book, one day you can be called a PhD survivor too.

Katemeneh Komunis

2023-11-14T10:45:00+08:00

Teras perbincangan oleh para penulis di dalam buku ini ialah ‘komunis’ yang disorot daripada pelbagai perspektif, latar dan konteks. Terdapat 10 buah bab yang ditulis oleh 14 orang penulis mengupas dan membahaskan hal ehwal berkaitan dengan komunis, sama ada sebagai sebuah ideologi politik, pemikiran mahupun sebagai suatu kerangka pergerakan sebuah organisasi.

Sufism

2023-11-14T12:08:40+08:00

This book written offers an elucidation on the most outstanding Sufi figure in Central Asia, specifically in the City of Merv, Khawaja Yusuf Hamadani. The book comprises six chapters. The first chapter expounds the development of Sufism from the early phase to the formations of Sufi orders including the background of social, cultural and spiritual life in Central Asia before the presence of Khawaja Yusuf Hamadani, while chapter two deals with the explanation of his biodata. Chapter three covers the first main point of writing the book. An in-depth study of Khawaja Yusuf Hamadani’s thought on Sufism has been successfully highlighted by producing the reinterpretation of his views on several topics discussed in the field of Sufism. The chapter, then followed by chapter four which clarifies Khawaja Yusuf Hamadani’s Sufi practice by presenting a new look to his Sufi practices. In chapter five, the book explicates how Khawaja Yusuf Hamadani's teachings influenced the formation of Yasawiyya and Naqshbandiyya Tariqah.

Glosari Bergambar Tempaan Logam

2023-11-09T16:39:19+08:00

Buku ini merupakan buku yang dapat memberi kefahaman mengenai istilah-istilah yang lazim digunakan dalam perbincangan melibatkan tempaan logam. Kebanyakan pelajar mengalami kesukaran memahami tempaan logam kerana tidak faham atau tidak biasa dengan istilah-istilah yang digunakan dalam tempaan logam. Sebagai panduan, penulis sertakan beberapa tanda atau penggunaan kaedah penulisan khas seperti bold atau italic untuk menunjukkan perbezaan penekanan pada kesenangan yang diberikan.

Kokurikulum dan Pembangunan Mahasiswa Holistik

2023-09-19T10:14:07+08:00

Buku ini disediakan khas buat pihak pengurusan pengajian tinggi, pengurusan pusat kokurikulum, penggubal kursus kokurikulum, tenaga pengajar serta pelajar Institusi Pengajian Tinggi yang memerlukan panduan cara melaksanakan kursus kokurikulum yang sejajar dengan pelan pembangunan Pendidikan tinggi negara serta kemajuan teknologi semasa termasuklah revolusi Industri 4.0.

Reinforced Concrete Design

2023-09-19T09:38:42+08:00

This book is written mainly to assist undergraduate civil engineering students who are currently taking the subjects of Reinforced Concrete Design I and II. The content of this module consists of design theories and principles, examples related to design in reinforced concrete structures as well as relevant problems related to the construction industry. This book is merely for internal circulation within Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) for the usage of Undergraduate Degree of Civil Engineering students only. This book consists of eight chapters that covers the important topics in reinforced concrete design which necessary to be taught in the degree of Civil Engineering.

Kejayaan Dalam Keusahawanan

2023-09-18T16:21:49+08:00

Buku ini boleh dijadikan sebagai panduan dan rujukan kepada semua pelajar yang ingin bergelar usahawan. Dalam membantu para pelajar menjadi usahawan Berjaya, buku ini mengumpulkan sumbangan buah fikiran daripada penulis berpengalaman yang mampu memberi dorongan serta memotivasikan pelajar untuk menceburi bidang keusahawanan dan perniagaan. Buku ini juga mengandungi beberapa komponen yang diperlukan untuk menjadi seorang usahawan yang berjaya.

Capstone Project Guideline For Undergraduate

2023-09-18T16:03:08+08:00

The step-by-step practical and applied calculation procedures in this handbook are arranged so they can be followed by anyone with an engineering or scientific background. Each worked-out procedure presents fully explained and illustrated steps for solving similar problems in civil-engineering design, research, field, academic, or license-examination situations. For any applied problem, all the civil engineer need do is placed his or her calculation sheets alongside this handbook and follow the step-by-step procedure line for line to obtain the desired solution for the actual real-life problem. By following the calculation procedures in this handbook, the

civil engineer, scientist, or technician will obtain accurate results in minimum time with least effort. And the approaches and solutions presented are modern throughout.

Paediatrics Technology In Biomedical Engineering Application : Part 1

2023-09-18T11:58:15+08:00

This book informs paediatricians, physicians and nurses the devices that are available in the local market today, and provides the overview of important background information on a medical device that was developed for paediatrics patient. Paediatricians, physicians and nurses used technology to diagnose, treat and monitor the kids’ conditions. The main goal of paediatrics technology is to reduce infant and child morbidity and mortality. Besides, to promote healthy lifestyles and to create awareness among the parents. This book is an ideal resource to introduce all Malaysian, particularly who is involved in medical field to understand further regarding devices related to paediatric and child health.

Electronic System : The Robot & The Apps

2023-09-11T12:18:42+08:00

In writing this book, we lay down our passion for invention and experience with electronics, robotics, microcontrollers and app developments. We hope you have as much pleasure building and enhancing your robot as we did in developing the techniques contained in this book. Building a robot and enabling it to sense and reacts to its environment is a wonderful way to take one’s programming knowledge to the next level. This book introduces a wide range of programming tips, apps development techniques, internet of things and robotics concepts including movement, obstacle detection, handling sensors, remote control, and all kinds of real-world physical computing challenges. It is for people who want to understand how these concepts can be used to build, expand and customize the robot.

Module Strength of Materials 1

2023-09-18T15:27:31+08:00

This module provides engineering students the fundamental knowledge needed to understand the concept of mechanics on structures of a given material. Using this module, engineering students should be able to develop an understanding on the strength of a material/structure, analyse the given problem and demonstrates solution in a logical approach using the basic and principles as presented in this module. This module was designed to be the first part of the course for strength of materials (or also known as mechanics of materials in some other institutions) in which a few chapters has been included, here. It is hoped that this module could make it easier for the students to understand the subject.

CAIC Series : Teaching and Learning Series 3

2023-09-18T11:02:15+08:00

This book focuses on the theme “Learning experience in IR4.0 era” as teaching and learning adaptation to accommodate the Z and α generation learners. Th series addresses UMP Strategic Leap Research and Innovation Prominence to showcase UMP experts in teaching and learning innovation to a broader audience. This series marks CAIC’s objective to publish regularly to promote teaching & learning nexus to a bigger audience.

Saya Datang, Saya Lihat, Saya Takluk

2023-11-09T16:06:22+08:00

Ini merupakan sebuah buku yang menceritakan latar belakang perniagaan dan perkongsian pengalaman usahawan-usahawan yang dilahirkan oleh UMP. Idea untuk menerbitkan buku ini lahir apabila menyedari tentang kepentingan mendokumenkan pengalaman perjalanan hidup usahawan serta tip-tip perniagaan yang boleh dikongsi bersama. Dengan penerbitan buku seperti ini, ia akan menjadi titik mula untuk menonjolkan ikon-ikon usahawan yang berjaya dilahirkan oleh UMP. Kandungan buku ini boleh dijadikan sumber rujukan dan inspirasi kepada semua pelajar UMP yang akan dan yang baharu bergelar usahawan. Semoga dengan terbitnya buku ini, para pelajar yang ingin berjinak dalam bidang keusahawanan akan mendapat suntikan semangat bagi menceburi bidang yang penuh cabaran ini. Semoga Allah permudahkan segala usaha UMP untuk meningkatkan bidang keusahawanan dan melahirkan lebih ramai usahawan yang berjaya. Hal ini selaras dengan Dasar Keusahawanan Nasional 2030 yang telah dilancarkan oleh Perdana Menteri kita Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad iaitu untuk membudayakan keusahawanan dalam segenap lapisan masyarakat dan merangsang pembangunan keusahawanan bersepadu dan holistik dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia.

Achtung, Achso, Viel Spass!!! Kembara Suka Duka di Jerman

2023-11-09T15:10:50+08:00

Penulisan ini elok dijadikan panduan kepada pasangan muda yang bakal merantau ke negara asing untuk tujuan menuntut ilmu atau menjalankan tugas. Semoga travelog ini bermanfaat kepada para pembaca, terutamanya pasangan muda, dalam mengharungi kehidupan.