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ARTICLES
The Effect of Filtered PV on its Efficiency Performance
Muhammad Zahid bin Mainur, Mohd Sarhan bin Othman, Mohd Fakhrur Razi Misran, Muhammad Firdaus bin Ani
Jab. Kej. Mekanikal, KM 22 Jalan Matang, Politeknik Kuching Sarawak, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
zahidmainur@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - Photovoltaic (PV) involves the conversion of solar energy to electricity. However, the performance of a PV module depends significantly on its operating temperature due to the solar radiation that is not converted into electricity; thus, causing heat generated in the PV system. In order to preserve PV efficiency, the running PV temperature can be controlled by applying a range of water-cooling methods. The main objective of this research is to study the performance of PV using water filter as a cooling method to eliminate the unconverted wavelengths, such as UV and Infrared. The performance of unfiltered PV and 10mm filtered PV using a water filter were compared, and the results show that the PV module with a water filter achieved a higher efficiency of 10.24% than the unfiltered PV module, which had an efficiency of 8.82%.
Keywords: Photovoltaic (PV), PV efficiency, Water-cooling method
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STUDENT LEARNING AIDS FOR THE SUBJECT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Suzei Mat Nurudin1 Nor Suhaiza Md Khalid2 Dr. Zarina Mohd Zain3
Universiti Teknologi MARA,
Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Malaysia
suzei509@uitm.edu.my1
ABSTRACT - The local government or also known as the local authority is the third tier and most important unit in the government administrative structure in Malaysia after the federal and the state government. The local government is fully responsible for the delivery of services as well as the provision of basic facilities to the local resident within its administrative area that has been designated by the state government. The existence of local government act as a facilitator to assist the federal and the state governments because the roles and responsibilities performed by the local government covers extensive scope and essential to the nation's development. This study focused on students' learning aids needed to understand the local government subject offered to Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies (FSPPP) students (Diploma in Public Administration). Local Government Administration is the core subject for final year diploma students so the study focuses on the graduating students in helping students to better understand the local government system in Malaysia. The survey found that, students opted for Glossary of important concept in local government, QR code containing essential information related with local government in Malaysia, Mind maps for each chapter and Exercise questions for each chapter. All of these suggestion should become interactive revision notes for students. It is designed to deliver essential information concerning local government governance using designated concept and attractive colorful design information to aid student’s comprehension.
Keywords: local government, concept map, glossary, QR mode and exercise question
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Usability Evaluation for a Convocation Management System: A Case Study in Politeknik Muadzam Shah
Rafizah Binti Ab Rahman, Nur Dalila Binti Abdullah, Sarawati Binti Ahmad
Politeknik Muadzam Shah, Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak, 2700, Muadzam Shah, Pahang
rafizah@pms.edu.my
ABSTRACT - A good convocation management system can benefit both the educational institution administration and graduates. In this research, perceived usability of a convocation management system developed for Politeknik Muadzam Shah was analysed and investigated using both quantitative and qualitative study. A modified Computer System Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ) was distributed to respondents via online. It was found that the respondents’ perceived usability of the system is high but can be better improved to increase users’ satisfaction regarding system performance especially the system using the Android and iOS platforms. Future study using different instrument may add further insight to design a more robust and highly usable system.
Key Words: Perceived usability, CSUQ, multiple platforms
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Development of Mobile Application for Booking Sport Facilities in UiTM Seremban Using Workflow Management System
Ahmad Haiqal Abd Halim, Ahmad Yusuf Che Hassan, Mohd Norhafizi Hambari, Rosmah Abdul Latif
Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, UiTM Negeri Sembilan
rosmah283@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - The manual processes of applying for an event at UiTM Seremban take several steps and days to be approved. Aiming to cater to the situation, this research is conducted at UiTM Seremban by creating an application that fuses the Workflow Management System (WfMS) in the event application. The application does need an approval from the club advisor, UiTM administration, followed by UiTM facilities and UiTM financial department. The integration of WfMS is a necessary method because it defines every important process and level of approval that are needed to go through within the app. The finding and study of this research will greatly assist the administration of UiTM Seremban to manage and process the number of event applications in a more efficient and faster manner. Besides, it will reduce the steps for students in order to get approval for any event application. In this research, it explains the steps taken in applying the method of WfMS in a mobile application with the use of an android studio. The focus of this research involves the processes of sports facilities booking and getting an approval from the UiTM Seremban management. This application will reduce the time of event approval as it uses real-time database.
Key Words: Workflow Management System, real-time database, mobile application.
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Implementation of Innovative Assessment-Based Assignment to Foster Better Understanding in Logistics Courses
*Siti Norida Wahab1, Salini Devi Rajendran2, Swee Pin Yeap3
1,2 Department of Logistics Management, Faculty of Business and Management, UCSI University, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3 Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment, UCSI University, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
*sitinorida23@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - Assessment is one of the most important components in teaching and learning. It serves as a common tool to judge the students’ level of understanding towards subject matter. Nevertheless, in the 21st century, most of the assessments implemented in the school or in tertiary education are still conventional paper-based examinations. Therefore, there is a practical need for the educators to instil creativity and innovation in designing an assessment. Realizing this issue, the present work aims to implement innovative assessment-based assignments in two logistics courses. In the course named ‘Issues in Logistics Industry’, students are required to participate in an innovative challenge whereby they need to innovate a variety of devices that would be useful in the field of logistics. In another course named ‘Material Management’, students are required to participate in a waste recycling activity for fundraising purposes. Both assignments were given marks by panels of lecturers and industrial partners based on a properly designed rubric. Result analysis showed that the students’ grades in both courses have greatly improved in comparison to the previous year in which conventional assessment method was used. Worthy to highlight that students have enjoyed the process and both students and panels of examiners have provided very positive feedback about this new approach of assessment. Such encouraging outcomes suggest that the proposed new assessment is feasible to promote learning excitement in the students.
Key Words: Innovative Assessment; Technological Innovations; Community Project; Technology
| implementation_of_innovative_assessment-based_assignment_to_foster_better_understanding_in_logistics_courses.pdf |
Didi the Explorer: Educational Mobile Game to Foster Teaching and Learning Arabic Number for Non-Native Speaker
Juniza binti Zamri & Dr Tengku Putri Norishah Tengku Shariman
Multimedia University, Cyberjaya
Junizaa.zamri@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - Having realised that many young children, in particular non-native speakers, are struggling with memorizing Arabic numbers, there is a huge potential for the creation of a mobile app that could attract children to enjoy learning Arabic Numbers. However, only a few apps that cater to the need of teaching Arabic numbers to non-native speakers are created. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop an educational mobile game that fosters the teaching and learning of the Arabic numbers in an attractive manner to non-native speakers in schools. Didi the Explorer is a mobile educational application created for children to learn numbers in Arabic. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation and recognizing Arabic numerals, which is a common obstacle for non-native learners due to the lack of similarity between the phonemes in many of the world's languages with the phonemes that exist in the Arabic language. Additionally, the importance of learning Arabic weighs significantly in religious studies seeing that the Holy Quran is written in Arabic. The challenges in recognising and pronouncing Arabic words can be addressed by using an educational app that engages students effectively with an attractive and interactive content. Adapting this application for usage in schools and at home can potentially instill a greater interest in exploring the Arabic language in-depth. The product was developed based on the ADDIE model whereby the scope of the project involves Analysis, Design, and Development of the prototype. However, the Implementation and Evaluation phases are not included in this research at this moment. According to Mayer’s cognitive theory of multimedia learning, students learn better via multiple channels when processing information in the forms of text, images, audio and video, which must adhere to certain design and organizational principles. As such, the development of the mobile app emphasises the use of multimedia elements to enhance the teaching and learning processes in an interactive, fun, and effective way.
Key Words: Mobile Game, Application, e-Learning, Arabic, Primary School
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Identifying the Factors Influencing the Students’ Achievement in Semester 3 Electrical Department of Politeknik Kota Bharu
Melissa Khor Suan Chin
melissa@pkb.edu.my
Chung Boon Chuan
bchuan@pkb.edu.my
Politeknik Kota Bharu,Km. 24 Kok Lanas,
16450, Ketereh, Kelantan, Malaysia.
ABSTRACT - This study aims to identify the relationship between students’ achievement, learning methods, attitudes, implementation of online learning and interests in ICT among Semester 3 students of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Kota Bharu. The objectives of the study are to obtain the certainty and validity that there is indeed an effect that affects the students’ achievement with learning methods, attitudes, implementation of online learning and students' interest in ICT. This study is an exploratory study using secondary data based on semester 2 exam results (HPNM) and distribution of questionnaires through google form. A sample of 192 students consisting of semester 3 students from three diploma programs for the June 2020 session for the Diploma program in the Department of Electrical Engineering was taken for the purpose of this study. Four hypotheses have been constructed. Statistical methods of ANOVA have been used to analyze this hypothesis. The test results prove that there is a significant relationship between students’achievement with learning methods and student attitudes while studying at Politeknik Kota Bharu. However, there is no relationship between students’ achievement with online learning implementation and interest in ICT. From the study, there are still many students who are still unable to cope with online learning for TVET education, in fact most students do not mainly use social media for the purpose of learning.
Keywords: Achievement, online learning, learning methods, interest, attitude
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Visible-active SnS2/g-C3N4 photocatalyst for effective Reactive orange 16 dye removal
Wipawee O-in, Kanokon Srijan, Uraiwan Sirimahachai*
Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Division of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkla, 90110, THAILAND
Email of corresponding author: uraiwan.s@psu.ac.th
ABSTRACT - One-pot synthesis of SnS2/g-C3N4 composite by thermal polycondensation method. Tin (IV) chloride and thiourea have been used as precursors for synthesis of SnS2/g-C3N4 composite with varied SnS2 ratio. All samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope and energy-dispersive X-ray-spectroscopy (FE-SEM and EDX), UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The photocatalytic performance of all samples can be monitored by photodegradation of reactive orange 16 (RO16) under visible light irradiation. The best photocatalyst was 1%SnS2/g-C3N4 which showed 87.19% (kapp = 0.0640 min-1) degradation of RO16 within 30 min. The major reactive species was •O2–.
Key Words: Photocatalysis; g-C3N4; SnS2; heterojunction
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Retrenchment and Reduncancy: Impact of COVID-19 on Human Resources & Industrial Relation
Suria Fadhillah Md Pauzi1, Muhammad Asyraf Azni2 & Ida Rosnita Ismail3
1 Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang, Kampus Raub, 27600 Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
2 Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
3 UKM-Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
suriapauzi@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - Retrenchment is a form of dismissal done by the employer when the role of the employees becomes redundant. In contrast, redundancy occurs when the position of the employee is no longer required. The law gives liberty and flexibility for the company to manage its organization to maximize profits as long as it is done in accordance with the law. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economy throughout the world, and Malaysia is no exception. Due to this pandemic, Malaysia has faced economic turbulence whereby many companies have suffered losses, revenues are negatively affected, and business is crippled. To minimize the pandemic's impact, many companies decided to restructure and thus redundancy of position arises, and retrenchment has been carried out. This paper provides legal insight into the labour regulations, statutory provisions, and current court standing on this matter. Although the law recognizes the practice of retrenchment and dismissal due to redundancy as part of management prerogative right, strict observation and adherence to the Bona Fide rule, Last In First Out (LIFO) principle, and existing statutory provisions is a must in avoiding legal litigation and unfair labour practice.
Key Words: retrenchment, closure of business, dismissal, unfair labour practice.
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Kelulut E-Book Vs Printed: A Survey on Readers Preferences
Munirah Onn1, Muhammad Rasydan Abd Rashid2, Muhammad Syafiq Farhan Muhammad Farid3, Nur Syahmina Suhaimi4, Siti Nasuha Azahar5, Syaza Afiqah Fadzil6 and Umairha Syafiqah Kelana7
1Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Pasir Gudang, Jalan Purnama, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor Darul Takzim
2,3,4,5,6,7 Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Pasir Gudang, Jalan Purnama, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor Darul Takzim
munirah591@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - Heterotrigona itama or Asian stingless bees were commonly found in South East Asia especially in Malaysia. New study had found kelulut to be vital to the preservation and sustainability of the ecosystem as it provides natural pollination, potential food production, high-income growth, pharmaceutical products and research opportunities. This shows that the kelulut is the next thing for humans to depend on in order to sustain mankind on Earth due to its benefits. However, these unpopular stingless bees were not widely known to the world by scientists and kelulut breeders because of its less exposure. In fact, there are scarce in data found which kelulut have been written either physical or online books to expand the knowledge greatness of kelulut. An E-book is an electronic book that enables books to be written in digital form, comprising of text, pictures, or both, accessible on flat computer panels or other electronic devices. It’s also allowed the book to be presented in colourful and more interacting ways for the user to discover. However, as they built pace with the plots and turns of the tale, the readers of conventional books enjoyed the book better. In the context of reading intent, reading conditions, and contextual factors such as age, gender, education level, race/ethnicity, earnings, type of community, and internet access, the survey was conducted with 32 respondents which investigated on the preference for E-books and printed books. Both printed editions and e-books have distinctive characteristics and serve irreplaceable roles in fulfilling the reading needs of people, which may differ according to individual variables such as demographic, contextual and situational. Even though there is a number or research papers and journals available discussing on kelulut, it seems unsuitable for the general audience due to its plain layout and delivery. Thus, the aim and objective of the present study is to generate an E-Book which covers all informations about the kelulut. It also comes with barcode which would ease readers to access the contents. The E-book will cover all of kelulut’s characteristic, behaviour, life cycle, and the proper guidelines to breed them by chapters. The content was being finalized and tested by kelulut experts which was obtained from scientific sources and expert breeders. Therefore, these Kelulut E-books which are best read by the publics to discover more about kelulut. The book also come with a hardcopy version at RM20 per book for those who does not prefer the electronic based version.
Key Words: Stingless bees, electronic book, printed book, google survey and readers preferences
| kelulut_e-book_vs_printed_a_survey_on_readers_preferences.pdf |
NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ESTIMATING TIME OF DEATH BY NEWTON’S LAW OF COOLING
Rahmah Shahril, Maznah Banu Mohamed Habiboo Raman, Rasidah Buang
Seremban Campus, Negeri Sembilan Branch,
Universiti Teknologi MARA,
rahma949@uitm.edu.my
mazna101@uitm.edu.my
rasid396@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - In forensic science, one of the most important issues was to estimate the time of death. Newton’s Law of Cooling model has been widely used to estimate the time of death. Numerical method is a complete and specific set of procedures that was used to solve Newton’s Law of Cooling model. Two different murder cases were considered in predicting the time of death, and the method of solving this problem are Euler method and Runge-Kutta 4th Order. The range for the solution of estimating time of death for Case 1 was between 9.40 pm and 9.45 pm, while for Case 2 the solution range were from 10.00 pm to 10.05 pm. Based on the relative error, a best method was chosen.
Key Words: Newton’s Law of Cooling, Runge-Kutta, Euler
| numerical_solution_of_estimating_time_of_death_by_newton’s_law_of_cooling.pdf |
An Exploratory Factor Analysis of Financial Literacy and Awareness of Investment Scam
Hazlina Mohd Padil1, Eley Suzana Kasim2, 3, Norhidayah Ismail3,
Norlaila Md Zin3,4, Salwa Muda3
1Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan,
Kampus Seremban, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
2Accounting Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
3Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Negeri Sembilan,
Kampus Seremban, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
4Institute of Leadership and Development, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
Bandar Enstek, 71760 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
hazli6749@uitm.edu.my
Financial literacy among university students are important in preventing them from becoming victims of fraudulent investments. Such investment scams present irresistible offer of high returns with little or no risks. Since university students are expected to demonstrate low financial literacy, they are likely to be at risk when they lack awareness of which investments are legitimate and which are not. This paper attempted to identify factors that determine financial literacy and awareness of investment scams among university students. The data was collected through a survey questionnaire. Two hundred and eleven students responded to the survey that included items reflecting financial literacy and awareness of investment scams. An exploratory factor analysis of 32 items revealed three distinct factors. These results provide a validated and reliable variables for testing financial literacy and awareness of investment scams.
Keywords: exploratory factor analysis, financial literacy, awareness, investment scams, students
| an_exploratory_factor_analysis_of_financial_literacy_and_awareness_of_investment_scam.pdf |
A Study on Relationships between Training Elements and Employee Performance towards Skilled Workers
Nooralwani Binti Alias
Commerce Department, Politeknik Port Dickson
nooralwani@polipd.edu.my
Abstract - An employee is one of the most essential resources in every organization. For organization to be able to meet its goal, the effectiveness and efficiency of the task force is unquestionably important. The employees who made up this task force must be well-trained and able to deliver and perform the tasks provided to them. Given the challenging nature of the oil, gas and petroleum industry, with improving technology, the level of training and skills of the employees is critical to the performance of the company. It requires continuous improvement on employee’s level of skills. In a study conducted, new hires in the oil and gas industry facing difficult time due to unfamiliar tools, terms, work practices or expectations in order to perform the job. Training and development are indispensable strategic tool for enhancing employee’s performance that will provide the company’s competitive edge. In a study conducted by Barlow (2006), firms need an appropriately skilled workforce for maximum effectiveness, and many increasingly use in-house development and training programs to meet this need. The study becomes necessary because many service provider organizations in this oil and gas industry are striving to gain competitive edge and this can be achieved with increasing employees' competencies, capabilities and skills through adequate training designs.
Key Words: Training Elements, ADDIE Model, Employee Performance
| a_study_on_relationships_between_training_elements_and_employee_performance_towards_skilled_workers.pdf |
Smart Neck Pillow Design Based on Thermal Therapy and Real-time Alarm for Public Transportation Users to Prevent Tension Neck Syndrome and Oversleeping
Adam Fauzi Akbar1, Ilham Ramadhan Maulana2, Yusuf Gladiensyah Bihanda3, Thareq Barasabha4
Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
1adamfauzi99@gmail.com, 2ilhamxmaulanaaa@gmail.com, 3ygladiensyah@gmail.com, 4thareq@ub.ac.id
ABSTRACT - The number of public transportation users in Indonesia, especially trains, has increased by 20.5% for the past 2 years. This is in line with users’ satisfaction and timeliness of departure which reaches 99%. However, the available facilities are not in accordance with the ergonomic value being offered. Train passengers often feel stiff and pain in their neck, which is known as tension neck syndrome. In addition, their long trips are used by passengers as an opportunity to rest, this could lead them to miss their stop due to resting too soundly, which is definitely detrimental in terms of time, cost, and energy to return to their original destination. Therefore, there is a need for a smart neck pillow that utilizes thermal therapy, added with sound and vibration-based alarms. Thermal therapy is known to increase blood flow that carries oxygen and nutrients which will reduce pain. This therapy also increases nerve conduction to reduce muscle spasm. The alarm feature can be calibrated in real-time using a smartphone. Thus, this smart neck pillow with thermal therapy and alarm features is expected to increase the comfort and attractiveness of the public in using public transportation.
Key Words: Tension neck syndrome, thermal therapy, ergonomic, audio, vibrator.
| smart_neck_pillow_design_based_on_thermal_therapy_and_real-time_alarm_for_public_transportation_users_to_prevent_tension_neck_syndrome_and_oversleeping.pdf |
Assessment tax by local Government in Malaysia: An overview
1 Shamsinar Rahman, 2 Khairul Anuar Abdul Hadi
1 Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang, Malaysia
2 Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang, Malaysia
shamsinar512@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - Tax is an important source of income for the Government. Assessment tax refers to the tax collected by the Local Government (LG) on property. Assessment tax makes up most of the revenue collection of the LG. However, most of the LG in Malaysia are facing the problem of assessment tax arrears. According to the report by the Auditor General of Malaysia, most of the LG in Malaysia are facing the problem of assessment tax arrears and the number of arrears is increasing every year. The main purpose of this study is to identify the factors of assessment tax arrears by referring to Fisher’s Tax Compliance Model. The focus area is on the attitude of taxpayers. This paper explores the challenges faced by local governments in collecting assessment tax. The study suggests that LG in Malaysia needs to find a way to reach taxpayers and spread the knowledge of tax compliance behavior among taxpayers.
Key Words: assessment tax, local Government, taxpayer, the property owner
| assessment_tax_by_local_government_in_malaysia_an_overview.pdf |
I-LAB AS A NEW TOOL ON LABORATORY REPORT WRITING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Nur Zaidani Wati Binti Mohd Darwis1 , Noor Raifana Binti Ab Rahim2, Narita Binti Noh3 & Juwita Binti Asfar4
1234Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Johor Kampus Pasir Gudang
Corresponding author: nurzaidani@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - Certain programs offered in Institutional Higher Learning (IHL) offer courses that include lecture in class and laboratory activities. During the laboratory activities, students are required to work in groups of maximum four members and perform the laboratory activities following the correct procedures by referring to the laboratory manual given by the lecturer at the beginning of the class. Students are expected to write a laboratory report after completing the procedures that include analysis and interpretation of data, discussion of result and conclusion. The typical practice of producing the laboratory report is that students have to type and print the report for submission. Sometimes the process takes longer period due to time constraints. Therefore, I-LAB is introduced to simplify the process of report writing. I-LAB is a computer programme developed using Microsoft Excel where students can refer the laboratory manual and write their laboratory report using this programme. Additionally, the objectives of this programme are to reduce the time taken to finish the report and also reduce paper usage The programme is expected to ease both parties; students’ and lecturers’ works. On students part, the report writing and submission, and on the lecturers part, the observation and checking on the student’s works.
Key Words: civil engineering, OEL, laboratory report, e-submission, I-LAB.
| i-lab_as_a_new_tool_on_laboratory_report_writing_in_the_21st_century.pdf |
Development of Hybrid Environmental Brick
Anuar Abdul Wahab1, SaifulBahari Mohd Rasid2, Hafizulhadi Rahim1, Mohd Fadzil Arshad3,
1Department of Civil Engineering, Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Sungai Air Tawar, Selangor, Malaysia.
2Division of Programme Planning and Institution, Department of Polytechnics and Community College, Ministry of Higher Education, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
3Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
annur_5611@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT - A common brick in construction industry use in construction is sand brick. Cement brick or sand brick made from sand mixed with cement. Usage demand of sand cement brick resulted to the increase of demand for sand. As a concern to environmental issues especially on the shortage of natural sand and plastic issues. Therefore a study on exploring replacement material to natural sand is required. Plastic bags are made from crude oil, which is made into a hard or a soft material. In this short time, their extreme convenience has made them widespread all aspects of life, making them the synonym of waste. However, their decomposition is a very long process. In this study the plastics used as sand replacement material to produce sand cement brick grade 5 N/mm2 and 10 N/mm2 called Hybrid Environmental Brick (HEB) The effect of plastic to compressive strength and density of brick containing plastic compared containing river sand was identified and discuss in this paper. HEB is a new type and concept of brick. HEB is casted in three layers with two different strength grades and different materials. The HEB developed through this concept produced different properties of brick as compared to normal sand cement brick. All the important properties of HEB were identified and presented in this study. Then the resulting analysis of this comparison determined the optimum mix for HEB. The finding showed that the optimum mix for this study was acceptable brick by the characteristics study. From results obtained is found that plastic is highly potential to be use as sand replacement material in a production of sand cement brick. Even though, compressive strength of sand cement containing plastic is lower but the properties are still satisfied to use in industry. Finally it can be conclude that the HEB can be produced as new type of brick in construction industry as it reduce the application of sand and cement in order to produce a good quality bricks with followed requirements.
Key Words: Hybrid, brick, plastic, sand, cement
| development_of_hybrid_environmental_brick.pdf |
The Implementation of 21st Century Learning in Secondary School History Subject
WONG MEE LENG¹, ROZIAH BINTI MAHAMAD ALI¹, SU LING CHIN²,
LIONG SHOU CHUAN³
¹Teacher’s Education Institute Rajang Campus, Sarawak
² Sarikei District Education Office
³ Saint Anthony Sarikei Secondary School
sejarahipgr2014@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - The purpose of this study is to see the implimentation of 21st Century Learning activities in History subjects in one of the secondary schools in Sarikei. In addition, this study also wants to identify 21st Century Learning class conditions created in a safe and fun learning environment. A total of eight History teachers who have participated in the study have given good cooperation throughout the study. This study uses qualitative and quantitative approach which is involved data collection using observation methods and structured interview methods as well as the analysis of Subject Grade Average of History subject in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination to review and identify 21st Century skills applied to the students during the process of teaching and learning of History. Analysis of Subject Grade Average of History subject in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations showed an increase of mean score by 7.28% from 2017 to 2018. Findings through observation methods found that history teachers applied the 21st Century Learning activities in the classroom during the process of teaching and learning of History and transforming the classroom with creative learning space. While the findings from the structured interview method show that the 21st Century Learning have a positive impact on Subject Grade Average of History subject in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations as stated in Standard 4 SKPMg2.
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The Brain Drain Phenomena in Malaysia: A Literature Review
1Shamsinar Rahman, 2Suria Fadhillah Md Pauzi, 3Nur Syafiqah Hussin, 4Naqiah Awang
1Faculty of Admnistrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
2Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
3,4Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
shamsinar512@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - The brain drains phenomena occur when highly trained, qualified, and skilled workers migrate to other countries for better job opportunities and quality of life. The immigration of these highly skilled workers has significantly benefited the host countries with economic progress while leaving the home country with loss of human capital. The loss of a tremendous number of highly skilled workers might harm the ability of the home country to progressively develop the nation as most of them are coming from crucial fields. Acknowledging this, Malaysia’s government has introduced various incentives and schemes to encourage skilled workers to return and contribute towards home country development. The objective of this paper is to report a literature review identifying factors of brain drain in Malaysia and pinpoint on the government's efforts in overcoming the issue of brain drain in Malaysia.
Key Words: Brain drain, Brain gain, Talent Corporation, Malaysia
The Brain Drain Phenomena in Malaysia: A Literature Review
1Shamsinar Rahman, 2Suria Fadhillah Md Pauzi, 3Nur Syafiqah Hussin, 4Naqiah Awang
1Faculty of Admnistrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
2Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
3,4Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
shamsinar512@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - The brain drains phenomena occur when highly trained, qualified, and skilled workers migrate to other countries for better job opportunities and quality of life. The immigration of these highly skilled workers has significantly benefited the host countries with economic progress while leaving the home country with loss of human capital. The loss of a tremendous number of highly skilled workers might harm the ability of the home country to progressively develop the nation as most of them are coming from crucial fields. Acknowledging this, Malaysia’s government has introduced various incentives and schemes to encourage skilled workers to return and contribute towards home country development. The objective of this paper is to report a literature review identifying factors of brain drain in Malaysia and pinpoint on the government's efforts in overcoming the issue of brain drain in Malaysia.
Key Words: Brain drain, Brain gain, Talent Corporation, Malaysia
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Public Debt, Government Expenditure and Economic Growth in Malaysia
Nur Fadhlina Zainal Abedin1*, Rosilawati Amiruddin2 & Ismadi Ismail2 1Faculty of Business Management,Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan Branch, Seremban Campus 2Faculty of Business Management,Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor
*nurfadhlina@uitm.edu.my
ABSTRACT - Budget deficit especially during an economic crisis increases the demand for public finance or debt internally and externally to support government expenditure. Public debt and government expenditure are regarded as an engine that promotes economic activities and hence increases economic growth. However, is the case true for a developing country particularly Malaysia? What is the empirical causaleffect between these variables on economic growth? The past studies seem to have a mix of findings on the impact of public debt on economic growth. This makes a hard dilemma for policy decision making. Therefore, the objective of the study is to examine the long-run relationship between public debt, government expenditure and economic growth for Malaysia from the year 1980 to 2018. A time-series Vector Autoregressive (VAR) co-integration, Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and causality tests are used in the analysis. The findings indicate that there is a significant long-run relationship between public debt and growth positively. Unidirectional causality is found between public debt-economic growth, government expenditure-economic growth and government expenditure-public debt.
Key Words: Public debt, government expenditure, economic growth, cointegration, Granger causality
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