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Development of an experimental single-link flexible manipulator system
Authors: Mohd Yatim Hanim , Zaurah Mat Darus Intan
Published: July 2018

Demand for the applications of flexible manipulator due to their benefits has received attention from the industries. However, the flexibility of flexible manipulator has resulted in structural vibration and needs to be studied accordingly. This paper presents the development of a laboratory facility constituting of single-link flexible manipulator system. A new experimental rig flexible manipulator system constrained to move horizontally was designed, developed and fabricated. The experimental equipment setup and method of capturing data are presented. Experimental works have been done to highlight the effect of forces on hub-angle and end-point vibration of the flexible manipulator. Impact test was carried out to identify the dominant mode of vibration of the flexible manipulator. Result from the impact test was compared with the experimental data recorded for model validation and verification. The experimental result demonstrated that the reasonable accuracy with only 1.31% of error was obtained for the dominant mode of vibration. The experimental rig developed incorporating the sensors and actuators deployed may direct future researchers towards significant applications of flexible manipulator in the industrial sector and to promote better productivity.
Development of high frequency generator for bipolar electrosurgical unit
Authors: Idham alzaidi Ali , Yahya Azli , Tian Swee Tan , Idris Norhalimah
Published: July 2018

Power Electronics is widely used in bioscience and medical instruments such as Electrosurgical Units, MRI and X-ray. An advance development in switch mode power supply leads to a new design topology of DC to DC convertor for Electrosurgical Systems. The new designed system has a capacity to produce high efficient output power with high resonance, this improves the performance of the surgery operation. This paper reports a Buck-Boost topology DC to DC (Flyback) converter with high power switching. The simulation results show an improved performance when compared to the existing system.
Investigation on microstructure and electrical properties of Bi doping Ca3Co4O9 nanoparticles synthesized by sol-gel process
Authors: M A Mohammed , Sudin Izman , Mohd Noor Alias , Rajoo Srithar , M B Uday , H. Obayes Noor , Firdaus Omar Muhammad
Published: July 2018

In this study, nanoparticles of Bi doped Ca3-xCo4O9 [Ca3-xBixCo4O9 where x=0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6] were prepared by sol gel combustion method. The phase structures and microstructures of Bi doped Ca3-xCo4O9 powders preparation were investigated. The microstructural observations of different Bi doped Ca3-xCo4O9 powders were evaluated using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (VPSEM). The bulk Ca3-xBixCo4O9 samples were fabricated using uniaxial cold pressing technique. Electrical resistivity of bulk Ca3-xBixCo4O9 samples with different doping was measured using four-probe method from 300 to 700°K. The electrical resistivity was found to decrease with increasing temperature for the bulk Ca3-xBixCo4O9 samples. The electrical properties of Ca3-xBixCo4O9 are non-monotonic functions of x.
Development of research continuous usage intention of e-commerce. A systematic review of literature from 2009 to 2015
Authors: Ali Harasis Ahmad , Imran Qureshi Muhamamd , Rasli Amran
Published: July 2018

This paper systematically reviews the literature on the continuous usage intentions from 2009 to 2015.  From the review of literature on continuance usage intentions, some models have been put forward to explain the continuity of the e-Commerce. However, each model is extensively different from one another. Over the years, a considerable development in the literature of Continuous intentions. However, there is still a necessity to present a more comprehensive and integrative model for the continuance usage intention of e-commerce users than the models in existence at the moment. The Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM) has been widely accepted in general. In addition, many researchers stated that ECM model can be employed to look into e-commerce better than other existing models and theories.
Determination of liquid product distribution route using clark and wright saving and tabu seacrh algorithm for a milk industry in indonesia
Authors: Adianto Hari , Ilman Riawan Adnan , Susanto Edi
Published: July 2018

Distribution system is a bridge between producers and consumers where the level of importance is very high and the need for calculation of time and capacity of the determination of the route to be made. Therefore, it is necessary to propose effective and efficient distribution route determination by using Clarke & Wright and Tabu Search method and application proposal which must be in company. Based on the proposed distribution determination can determine the route of the achieved distribution channels, the efficiency of time and distance by taking into account the capacity, speed, route, and others. The Clarke & Wright and Tabu Search methods are used to determine the route of distribution routes and improvements on the routes route of distribution of ultra-liquid dairy products by considering the capacity aspect, vehicle speed, loading and unloading time, time matrix, distance matrix, distance saving, and iterations Contained in the method. Based on the calculation results can be concluded that the proposed determination of distribution feasible applied to the company because the comparison of time and distance performance resulting savings and improvements in time and distance by reducing the amount of time achieved on each route and tour contained in the applicable time horizon.
Establishment of share unit formula for strata residential buildings and its implication to buyer and unit owner
Authors: Md Zana Rubiah , Siti Nur Alia Roslan Dr , KhairulFaizah Mustafa Nur , Senawi Asma
Published: July 2018

Stratified development has become a trend nowadays and still expanding to suit with the scarcity of land. During the implementation of the early Strata Titles Act, there are many issues and disputes raised in terms of its legislation, rule and regulation, implementation, management and maintenance. One of the issues is the establishment and implementation of share unit formula to strata building. Recently, the government of Malaysia has formulated and approved the new Act which is called the Strata Management Act 2013 whereby several amendment has been made to strengthen and improve the current exercise and give a new breath to strata building development. The objective of this paper is to study the establishment of Share Unit Formula for strata residential building in Klang Valley and the implication of the new provision to house buyers and unit owners. A quantitative survey has been done by conducting interviews with the professionals in the industry. The findings of the research revealed that there are many advantages obtained by the house buyers and unit owners due to the latest enforcement. Besides promotes transparency and accountability in the housing development industry, it is also help to encourage an efficient application of simultaneous vacant possession of Strata Title to the unit buyers.
The Impact of online short and motivational videos by ISIS on twitter towards the Saudi youth?
Authors: Zanuddin Hasmah , Alyousef Yazeed
Published: July 2018

Social Media tools especially Twitter and YouTube are helping ISIS spread their promulgation and philosophy to a great many online sympathizers over the world. For sure, the gathering has effectively been utilizing online networking destinations, for example, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to enroll new would be individuals. This is being done through pictures and the spilling of fierce online viral recordings shot and professionally altered that are focusing on youthful and susceptible individuals. Depicting a glamorized and 'cool' picture, Isis contenders are starting to go about as the new demigods of worldwide digital jihad. The Internet in this way is turning into the virtual play area for fanatic perspectives to be strengthened and go about as a resound chamber. This examination dissected 100 distinctive Facebook pages and 50 Twitter client accounts which produced more than 2050 outcomes and helped the writer make a typology of seven key conduct attributes and inspirations. The discoveries in this examination affirmed the creator's unique speculation, i.e. online detest is being utilized by gatherings, for example, Isis for an assortment of reasons, for example, enlistment and publicity. In addition, this material is composed and controlled by Isis as a method for distributing and conveying key messages. While these activities may make the figment of wellbeing, physical obstructions may not be a match for ISIS's innovatively smart techniques. Utilizing online networking and scrambled informing applications is an approach to for all intents and purposes manage homegrown fear based oppressors that are a great many miles away. Training and guidance towards the right can restrict youth from getting influenced by such activities and this paper will work on finding such solutions for the Saudi Youth. To gather data and analysis, interviews will be used as the instrument for data collection and the focus will be on assessing the impact of motivational videos on youth through Twitter in Saudi Arabia.
Developing WebQuest 2.0 model for promoting computational thinking skill
Authors: Diem Bui Le , Gi Kim Yong , Ho Won , Thi Thu Ho Ho , Khang Pham Nguyen
Published: July 2018

In this paper, we propose a new WebQuest model using Web 2.0 services to organize online learning activities by using OKMindmap for building WebQuest and suggest Scratch projects created by students for outcome. WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. WebQuests can be a valuable addition to a collaborative classroom. One of the goals is to increase critical thinking by employing higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge. WebQuests can be a versatile tool for teaching students. OKMindmap is a useful, free, easy to use knowledge manipulation tool for content creation and management. It helps building an innovative collaborating environment for online class and provides a way to embed web service as a node. With this capability, any web service can be embedded as a node on a single map. Moreover, many users (about 40) can work on a same map together. Scratch is a free educational programming language that was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with over 21 million registered users and 25 million shared projects. Scratch is designed to be fun, educational, and easy to learn. It’s a programming language for all with the tools for creating interactive stories, games, art, simulations, and more, using block-based programming. Facebook is also used as a tool for connecting and sharing WebQuest with students. This model was experimented at the School of Education at Can Tho University, which brought us positive results through blended learning. Our desire is to build a WebQuest library in a simple, cost-effective way through this STEM-style education so that inservice and preservice teachers can share together for the best professional development during the current industrial revolution 4.0.
Comparison of an effective working hour and harvesting cost between manual harvesting (chisel and sickle) and mechanised harvesting (CKAT and motorised cutter) in oil palm plantation.
Authors: Aliuddin Bakar Muhammad , Firdaus Abdul Rashid Nur , Syahlan Syahrizan
Published: July 2018

From this paper, it is an effort to investigate the most efficient harvesting tools that must be applied by all oil palm producers. It is similar to identify which harvesting tools are the most efficient that reflected the labour productivity and cost management for harvesting operation. The motorised cutter, mechanised CKAT, manual chisel and manual sickle were tested based on capacity and cost involved. EFC for motorised is superior to manual with 0.29 ha per hour for motorised and 0.22 ha per hour for manual. The trials carried out on manual harvesting technique by using chisel shows that effective working hour per hectare is 1.64 ha per hour and effective working hour per hectare for mechanised harvesting technique is 1.84 ha per hour. Also, the cost involved in both harvesting tools, the motorised cutter price is RM 4500 plus its operational costs, the harvesting cost comes to RM 8.78 per tonne, and for the manual sickle cost is RM 143 plus its operating cost, it comes to RM 10.14 per tonne. Furthermore, the cost for manual chisel is RM 80 and the cost per tonne for manual harvesting technique is RM 22.35 and cost for CKAT is RM1500 plus and cost per tonne for CKAT is RM 24.05. Therefore, by using the motorised cutter, the estate would reduce 50% of its labour requirement in the harvesting operation.
The association of maternal diet and polyamines in human milk: a study among malay ethnic mothers in kuantan, malaysia
Authors: Amirah Adib kamaruzzaman Puteri , Abdul Ghani Radiah , Ibrahim Muhammad , Azwani Mohd Nor , . Shukri
Published: July 2018

Human milk contains a lot of nutrient and it offers advantages to infant age less than six months. Polyamines in milk accelerate the infants’ gut maturation and protect babies from the harsh environment. Maternal diet is a factor which can affect the polyamines variability in milk. To date, no research on local diet and the composition of human milk has been investigated. This study aimed to identify an association between Malaysian maternal diet and composition of polyamines in human milk. Seventy nursing mothers were recruited in Pahang and each mother recorded their 24-hours food consumption within a week. Maternal diets were recorded in Nutritionist Pro-software and the macronutrients were calculated. Milk samples were collected from each mother after24 h of food diary. Polyamines in milk were extracted using 0.4 M Perchloric acid, dansylated and quantified using HPLC. The mean age of the respondent was 30.13 years [SD= 3.145].Nursing mothers consumed high carbohydrate [41.4%] compared to fat [23.1%] and protein [13.7%].Spermidine [49.1%] was the highest polyamines in the breast milk samples. A significant correlation were shown between putrescine and dietary carbohydrate [p=0.027] and putrescine and dietary protein [p=0.031].The maternal education levels has no association with maternal diet pattern and breastfeeding practice in this study [p=0.657]. It is suggested that polyamines composition in human milk may be modulated by carbohydrate and protein intake among maternal mother
Enhancing Integrity to Strengthen Organizational Performance of Local Authorities in Malaysia
Authors: Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin Ahmad , Yusal Yusoff Anis , Rezaidi Ishak Mohd
Published: July 2018

The main theme of this paper encompasses on the operationalization of the notion of integrity focusing on the performance of local authorities (LAs) in Malaysia. Specifically, the study applies the Community Integrity Building (CIB) concept which highlighted on the significant contribution of tripartite parties in gearing for better organizational performance namely community monitors, contractors and LAs. Furthermore, CIB creates an enhanced feedback loop of continuous improvement and vigilance, creating better community over time. The study also pioneered on measuring of fix rate methodology and integrity approach objectively; thus bridging the gap between conceptualization and operationalization spectrum. Finally, the paper concludes by enlightening and giving some insights on the potentials of CIB approach and changing the typical art of doing things in public service especially with regards to integrity agenda vis-‘a-vis building stronger local community.
Sheikh Daudal-Fatani as Scholar in Malay Archipelago: Overview on his Writings
Authors: Sharifuddin Bin Mustapha Ahmad , Karim Bin Ali Abdul , Zainatul Nadra Binti Zainol Nur
Published: July 2018

This paper explores the biography of Sheikh Daud al-Fatani, one of the most famous and prolific authors among Muslims in South East Asia. He produced writings in Madhhab Shafi’i in the Malay World during the nineteenth-century. This paper discusses his background as well as the lineage of his descendants. In addition, it discusses various opinions about the date of his birth, the place he was born and the date of his death. The paper also explores his education and his teachers, and emphasizes his contribution in producing kitab and other writings that have had a huge impact on the religious education of Muslims in this region of the Malay World. To achieve the article’s objectives, content analysis method was applied to the Sheikh Daud’s writings.
Application of Information System Technology and Learning Organization to Product Innovation Capability and Its Impact On Business Performance of Leather Tanning Industry
Authors: Alam Hamdani Nizar , Susilawati Wati
Published: July 2018

Information system technology and learning organization play a strategic role in the development of small leather industry performance. Even so, most of small leather industries in Garut assume that technology is a big investment that cannot have a direct impact on business performance. This study applied a quantitative explanatory survey method. The samples were 95 tanners in both formal and home industries located in Sukaregang, Garut, West Java. Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that the application of information system technology had a positive impact on the innovation ability of leather tanning products. On the other hand, the learning organization had no effect on the product innovation ability. Nevertheless, both information system technology and learning organization directly affected the business performance.
Malaysia MOOC: Improving Low Student Retention with Predictive Analytics
Authors: Mohamad Nadirah , Bahiah Ahmad Nor , Norhayati Abang Jawawi Dayang
Published: July 2018

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs have become more acceptable as a learning program globally, including Malaysia. One main issue that has been discussed since the implementation of MOOCs is the issue of low student retention or high dropout rates from the course. Various factors have been found to play a role in this issue including the interaction factor. Previous studies have experimented with various strategies to monitor student retention and apply intervention programs to improve the situation. The strategies include the usage of machine learning and data mining techniques in analysing students’ online interactions to predict student retention rates. The implementation of these strategies produced promising result. However, in Malaysia, these strategies are not really implemented yet. Therefore, this paper discusses the issue of student retention in MOOCs, explores possible intervention plans using data mining and its suitability with the current platforms used for MOOCs. The proposed method includes predictive analytics that involves classification analysis. This paper suggests that the method can be applied to the current platform and complement intervention programs for the issue of low retention or high dropouts with several improvements.
Job Satisfaction, Training & Development and Work Environment on Career Adaptability Among Fresh Graduates In Malaysia
Authors: Nursyafiah Bt Mohammad Amira , Hanie Abu Samah Irza , . Saraih , Naiemah Ummi , Maizura Abd Rashid Intan , Nurshahrizleen Sayang , Hassan Basri Haslina , Fitri Mansor Mohd
Published: July 2018

In Malaysia, there is a profusion evidence of high graduates’ unemployment since many graduates are found lacking of what are needed to acquire and to maintain their jobs. This study explored career adaptability would have influence on intention to leave the organization and their career. Data collected in a standardized manner through simple random sampling via survey questionnaire. 247 sets of answer questionnaire were collected back from the respondents where they were have working experiences for at least one year. This research applied a quantitative method. Using SPSS, Pearson correlation and regression were used to determine the factors that most influence on career adaptability. Finding in this study reveals that there is moderate relationship between independent variables and dependent variable whereby correlation between job satisfaction and career adaptability the result is (r-value= 0.212, p<0.01). Second correlation is the relationship between training and development, the result show that r-value= 0.293 (p <0.01). finally, for correlation between working environment and career adaptability which is r-value = 0.222 (p <0.01). Gaining this information, organization can have used them to monitor the turnover rate in the company especially among younger generation. It is well known that graduates being hired is the best one, and also it becomes a challenge for organization to retain best employees.
Gender in Audit Committee and Financial Reporting Timeliness: the Case of Unique Continental European Model
Authors: . Zaitul , Ilona Desi
Published: July 2018

The goal of the current research is to identify whether or not the gender of Audit Committee members affects the timeliness of financial reporting. Unlike several studies which have focused on gender in the Board of Directors, the current study more specifically discusses gender in the Audit Committee in a country which adopts a Continental European System. This study employs panel data analysis for 370 observations of 185 Indonesian listed companies in the 2014-2015 period. This research reports that gender of the Audit Committee members is still debatable with regards to their role in improving the timeliness of financial reporting. Further, size, independence, expertise, and Audit Committee activities have an insignificant impact on the timeliness of financial reporting.
The Use of Metaphors and Tragic Pictures in Eugene O’Neill‘S American Drama
Authors: Al-Selman Selman Haider , Zainal Zaidah
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of metaphors in Eugene O’Neil’s plays, particularly in depicting the tragic images of the plays. It is observed that there are some links on the use of metaphors to illustrate some heartbreaking scenes and acts. In this paper, tragic pictures include death, murder, and sadness in the craftsman of the plays, while the metaphorical expressions include simile, personification. The researcher intends to show how the tragic images are portrayed by the metaphorical expressions employed in the plays.
Rice Odours’ Readings Investigation Using Principal Component Analysis
Authors: Aini Abdul Wahab Nurul , Sharif Shamshuritawati
Published: July 2018

The use of electronic nose (e-nose) devices plus principal component analysis can help the process of categorizing the 16 different rice into its type. Generally, the physical feature of an e-nose own more than one hole to capture the odour of rice. For example, the portable e-nose so-called Insniff does have 10 holes (or variables). In this situations, we will have a dataset that consist high-dimension dataset where lead to the presence of interdependencies between all variables under study. Therefore, this study is presented to investigate the odour of rice for identifying the most important variables contributing to the rice odour readings. The principal component analysis (PCA) is implemented to determine the component that best represent the all 10 variables in order to eliminate the interdependency problem, and (2) to identify which variable is considered as important and influential to the newly-formed principle component (PC). The results from PCA suggested that the first two principle components is chosen. It is based on three assessments which are Kaiser’s criterion larger than 1, cumulative proportion of total variance, and scree plot. These two principle components explained 89% of total variance. Results showed that sensor 1 (0.931) and sensor 2 (0.966) are the two important variables that highly contribute to PC1. On the other hand, for PC2, the highest contribution is from sensor 8 (0.828). This study demonstrate that PCA is effective for investigating rice odour readings.
Study Analysis of Knowledge Mother and Environmental Conditions of Occurrence of Acute Respiratory Infections in Children
Authors: Dan Marniati Yarmaliza
Published: July 2018

Acute Respiratory Infections still menjdi major health problem in the world. According to the World Health Organization estimates that the incidence of acute respiratory infection in developing countries with under-five mortality above 40 per 1,000 live births is 15% - 20% per year in the toddler age group. About 13 million children under five in the world die each year and most of these deaths are in developing countries. Panga in the health center of the top 10 diseases, acute respiratory infections ranked first in the amount of 65% by the sheer number of infants 158. The aim of research to influence knowledge megetahui Mother and environmental conditions on the incidence of acute respiratory infections in Toddlers in Panga sub-district Puskesmas Panga Aceh Jaya 2014. this study is a descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The sampling technique using random sampling techniques, selected at random from each member of the population, an analysis of the data in this study using univariate and bivariate. The survey results revealed that mother's knowledge and environmental conditions affect the incidence of ARI in Toddlers (P <0.05).
Legal Education in Malaysia in the Context of Legal Practice
Authors: Mohamad Ali Norfadhilah , Hazmi Mohd Rusli Mohd , Abdul Shukor Syahirah , Nasir Abdul Majid Mohd , Abd Rahman Shah Hendun , Zaki Salleh Ahmad , Abdul Mutalib Lukman , . Al’Uyuna , Amin Mohd , Md Nor Marsita
Published: July 2018

Upon attaining independence in 1957, most judges and lawyers in Malaysia received legal education and legal training in the United Kingdom. University of Malaya was the only premier law school in Malaysia during that time. Gradually, the number of law schools increased and now legal education is available in a number of both private and public universities in Malaysia. The landscape of legal education differ post 2008 when new law schools from public universities were made subject to a review conducted by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) – failure to obtain full recognition will result in students from the universities concerned, having to sit for Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination. In the light of this development, legal education in Malaysia has become under strict  scrutiny by the legal fraternity, and thus it is a question of what reasonable expectation should the country set on the legal education provided by universities. This article will address legal education from the point of view of universities, the relevance of the CLP examination and the level of skills and knowledge required to produce ‘practice-ready’ graduates. The discussion also considers the availability of the 9-months pupillage before admission to the Malaysian Bar and  other criteria for education as provided for by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The whole paper will be based on the  Legal Profession Act 1976, the MQA guidelines, the developments of legal education in Malaysia and the experience of laws schools under review by the LPQB and other stakeholders.
Assessing Critical Thinking Skills in Polytechnic
Authors: Shida Noni Nurul , Halim Abdullah Abdul
Published: July 2018

The level of critical thinking skills and its relationship to CGPA is investigated in this study. 80 men and 21 women from two engineering department at Polytechnic Ibrahim Sultan participating in this investigation. This research utilized The Malaysian Critical Thinking Skills Instrument-MyCT which consists of 60 items. Data analysis were performed using SPSS 22.0 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Comparative findings across studies revealed that the critical thinking level of engineering students at Polytechnic Ibrahim Sultan was intermediate (47.42%). The Mann-Whitney U test determines the variables between four categories in critical thinking skills and obtained no significant differences. The correlation of commuting between critical thinking skills as calculated with Spearman's rho is not statistically significant. There was a negative weak correlation for analytical and logical (r=-0.098). Analysis of the computed findings revealed that the critical thinking is at a moderate level but weak in analytical and logical and disposition skills. In conclusion, lecturers must be more sensitive to this phenomenon, in which the emphasis on analytical and logical and disposition are important in teaching and learning.
Policy Implementation in Realizing the Effectiveness of Disaster Management
Authors: Iskandar Jusman , Salamah Ummu , Patonah Nonah
Published: July 2018

A natural disaster is an undesirable event and it can happen anytime. The government should be present to decrease the consequences of natural disaster, so it is necessary to make public policy and coordination between government agencies to handle a natural disaster. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the implementation of disaster management policy towards coordination between regional work units in realizing the effectiveness of disaster management. The research methodology used is a quantitative method with path analysis technique. The research was conducted in Regional Disaster Relief Agency of Garut District (Indonesia) with 73 respondents. The results showed that the disaster management policy has a positive and significant effect on the coordination between regional work units in realizing the effectiveness of disaster management. The research finding showed that the good implementation of policy can be performed through improving coordination between Regional Work Units to realize the effectiveness of disaster management.
The Role of Self-Confidence as a Mediator Influence of Family Social Support to Well-Being Patients of Stroke Patients
Authors: Sri Maryatmi Anastasia
Published: July 2018

In modern society stroke becomes a major threat in many countries. In Indonesia in 2015 stroke was ranked first as the cause of death. Stroke treatment takes a long time, and during that time the patient's physical and psychological condition will tend to decrease. In order to healing process to run optimally, the psychological aspects of the patient need more attention. One of that needs attention is the well-being, it is intended that the patient does not dissolve in his suffering. This study aims to examine the role of self-confidence as a mediator of the influence of family social support on the psychological well-being of patients with stroke. Respondents in this study were stroke patients who were undergoing therapy at three hospitals in Jakarta, amounting to 157 patients. Methods of data collection using a scale with Likert type. Based on the analysis of research data obtained results that family social support affects thepsychological well-being through self-confidence.
The Function and Role in the IBAN Social Rank in their Communities
Authors: Anak Anggo Fujica , Laja Louis
Published: July 2018

The Sea Dayaks, better known as the Ibans, inhabit nearly the whole of Sarawak. The Ibans belong to the Proto-Malay groups and historically, they were from the Kapuas Valley in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. They migrated to Sarawak about fifteen generations ago in the mid 16th century (the 1630s). They went to the state through the Kumpang Valley and inhabit Batang Ai and then split to several places in Sarawak (Morgan, 1968). Although the Ibans have a social status in their traditional belief, they do not have a hierarchy of social status such as the Orang Ulu. However, they have elevated the status so-called Pengulu, Tuai Rumah, Tuai Burung, Lemambang, Manang, Beliau, Tukang Sabak, dan Indu Takar. The era of modernization has led to changes to the knowledge of the young generation, especially the younger generation of the Ibans who lack knowledge about the function and role of each rank status in their communities. Therefore, this study was conducted qualitatively through an interview with expert informants, observation, and documentation. This research was hoped to contribute to the general knowledge of the Iban community and other communities in the preservation of the function and role of each social status in the Iban community.
Architecture Information Design of Internal Quality Assurance Agency Stt Ibnu Sina Batam Using Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP)
Authors: Ropianto M , . Larisang , Dhaini Rova John
Published: July 2018

STT Ibnu Sina Batam is a private university that strives to improve the quality both in terms of quality of academic and administrative services. Therefore STT Ibnu Sina should continued to improve the quality of assurance system related to the collecting, processing and presentation of academic evaluation data so it can produce a clear picture of the needs at various levels of stakeholders in order to maintain the quality of the academic process in STT Ibnu Sina Batam. Internal quality control activities also one form of monitoring and evaluation to measure the achievement of the vision and mission of STT Ibn Sina predetermined. In designing the information architecture to help the performance of the Internal Quality Insurance Agency (LPMI) STT Ibnu Sina Batam, authors choose Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) as method. To represent a blueprint of collecting, processing and presentation of evaluation result data and information of the quality assurance STT Ibnu Sina Batam.
Efficient and Effective Land Reservation Implementation for Good-Governance in LAS: A Case for Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Harizan Bin Pengiran Haji Piut Pengiran , Bte Husin Khadijah , Bte Suratman Robiah
Published: July 2018

The debate over governance is something that will not pass overtime or become outdated. Governance in its essence is significant to ensure proper and sustainable development. Efficiency and effectiveness in management on the other part is vital in ensuring good-governance continuity especially to those dependent on governance institutions. Land on the other hand is an important finite resource for development of a country that requires exclusive management and control. This in turn positioned Land Administration System [LAS] at a particularly critical situation, where one wrong turn would pose serious effect not just to the government, but the public at large as well. In a society where conservatism is an agenda for both its political and social institution, good-governance is highly a subjective issue. Brunei being as such nation has been experiencing challenges in the implementation of its LAS in the current years. Poised between being a full monarchical governance and the necessity of adapting to current liberal economies are striking to be a much sensitive issue to discuss. Thus this paper will alleviate the exploration of good-governance by measuring the extent of effectiveness and efficiency of LAS practices in order to achieve smooth delivery of land services towards good-governance and sustainable development. Since LAS is a vast subject, this study will only explore a particular land process delivery system, which is land reservation. The method used in conducting this study involves both qualitative and quantitative data collection method made through professional interviews and survey questionnaires. Questions are created specifically based on the 5 main indicators of good-governance practices. To validate the findings, a modified USAID-OCA tool framework is adopted by utilizing the 7 main criteria of organizational behavior assessment.
The Expert Choice Implementation in Selecting the Electronic Voting Software
Authors: . Faisal , Ridwan Muhammad , . Mardawati
Published: July 2018

The voting service process conducted today is still done manually so that it becomes a decision to utilize the electronic voting. The electronic voting greatly reduces human control and human direct influence on this voting process. Problems faced by end users in the selection are there are so many choices of electronic voting software. Decision making, essentially a form of election of the various alternatives of action or multi-criteria decision making that can be selected. Decision support system in this research is used to select the type of electronic voting software. The method used in this research is the multi criteria decision making and analytical hierarchy process using expert choice software. And aims to make decisions that can make certain parties to take the best decision in choosing the type of electronic voting software. From the data processing is concluded that the first sequence is online voting 58.3%, express vote 17.2%, simply voting 17% and ballot online 7.5%. Processing of data obtained from the respondent expert inconsistencies value ratio is less than 0.1, thus the combined geometric calculation result data is fairly consistent.
Evaluation of Jordanian Banks Websites Usability
Authors: Rafi’i Al Abdulraheem Abeer , Abumalloh Rabab , Abu-Ulbeh Waheeb
Published: July 2018

Being convinced of the importance of online banking, as a new competitive advantage that every bank around the world is rushing to gain, the following research question motivated the authors to investigate; to what extent is any bank’s website is usable and beneficial to customers? This research is about evaluating Jordanian banks’ websites; we have followed one approach for evaluating these websites. This approach is evaluating our sample according to the WEBUSE model developed by Chiew and Salim (2003). The results of the evaluation process have indicated that the banks websites are nearly of close quality in their functional attributes or services the bank’s website offers, as well as in the user’s acceptance of other features adopted in the WEBUSE index. Finally, this research concludes that the chosen sample of Jordanian banks’ websites are of excellent to good quality or usability level.
Radiation Awareness among Secondary School Students in Perak, Malaysia
Authors: Maulana Mohd , Nadia Izza , . Othman , Shakila Nur , Syahidatul Akmar Safian , . Ramli , . Zuraida , . Sahraduin , . Rasida , . Yasim , . Rosshasni
Published: July 2018

Currently, the number of student enrolment for Radiography programme in Universiti Kuala Lumpur – Royal College of Medicine Perak is the lowest compared to other programmes. Hence, this study is done to determine students’ tendency to further their study in radiography or related programme and determine the radiation awareness among the secondary school students. A survey was conducted on n=429 form four secondary school students under national standard curriculum. 75.5% of the data were collected from seven government secondary schools in Perak, while the remaining were collected from visitors of our institution. The result shows the average score of basic knowledge regarding radiation with mean score of 59.53% and standard deviation of 18.89%. Meanwhile, printed reading materials is the highest type of information source and video game is the lowest with 25.9% and 0.2% respectively. 46.2% claimed that they are fear to radiation and all of them agreed that the radiation disaster incidences was their main reason. 92.3% claimed that they will seek for their parents’ opinion and 17.5% claimed to follow their parents’ choice with regard to the choice of future career while 50.8% claimed that they may continue their higher education in radiography or related programme. Result also showed that fear to radiation effects the students’ tendency to choose radiography or related programme as their choice [p<0.05]. It can be concluded that the radiation awareness among secondary school students in this study is assumed as average and the tendency to further study in radiography or related programme is quite low mainly due to their fear to radiation disaster incidence.
Web-Based Expert System for Optimizing of Traffic Road in Developing Countries
Authors: B. Z. Alshetwi Abduraouf. , Atiq Abdullah O.K. Rahmat Riza , Nazri Borhan Muhamad , Ismael Albrka Ali Shaban , Imhimmed Mohamed Irtema Hamza , Y. Y. Alfakhria Aboubaker
Published: July 2018

In current times, the increase of road users using road traffic include street carriers, vehicles, pedestrians, buses and other forms of transportation, both individually or in combination, utilizing the universal means to travel. Vehicle regulation and laws governing traffic are traffic laws, whereas road rules are natural regulation and standards that might be advanced in time in facilitating the traffic flow to be methodical and well-timed in emerging countries.  Experts of the traffic road system [TRSys] suggests a procedure for road traffic experts and offers supervision and ice advertising on selecting effective and suitable policies. The road traffic development in dealing with traffic-associated complications needs various wide-ranging knowledge and information achievable from road traffic sources for example written sources [books, manuals, technical reports and standards] and traffic expert opinions. A computer tool is utilized in developing the expert system is Web-based expert system Microsoft [PHP]. It is a dominant application containing all the essential services to construct a Windows or Web-based applications for instance expert systems quick and proficient tools. TRSys is an online consultant system in traffic safety to implement a road network in developing countries that can help engineers, consultants, contractors, civil engineering students, and decision makers. The usefulness of the expert system [TRSys] to give recommendations which are appropriate to Road Network for Developing Countries. Traffic Road System [TRSys] is an innovative system advanced in this research to aid junior engineers. It also helps decision-makers and students in identifying traffic complications in developing countries and consequently recommend the application of suitable solutions.
Differentiation Strategy of Soes Construction Service in Indonesia: A Point of View of Project Managers
Authors: Siregar Siddik , Irsan Siregar Eddy , . .
Published: July 2018

This research is an empirical study on State-Owned Enterprises [SOEs] Construction Service in Indonesia. The main objective of this study is to analyze the variables concerning the performance of innovation management and information & communication technology [ICT]. The study population is managers and decision makers on large-scale SOEs Construction Service in Indonesia. Respondents in this study are nine SOEs on Construction Service and the people involved in the construction service business with a total of 102 people. The respondents' answers are developed from theoretical framework and processed using confirmatory analysis of SEM [Structural Equation Modeling] that processed by SPSS AMOS 22 Program. The research results show that: [1] Innovation Management affects Differentiation Strategy significantly. [2] Innovation Management affects Company Performance. [3] Information and Communication Technology affects Differentiation Strategy significantly. [4] Information & Communication Technology affects Company Performance but insignificance. [5] Differentiation Strategy affects Company Performance significantly.
Instructional Competencies Required by Technical College Teachers for Effective Performance in Technical Drawing
Authors: Shola F Bakare , Abdul Latib Azlan , Kamin Yusri , Sukri Saud Muhammad , Fadila Amin Nor
Published: July 2018

The National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) chief examiners reported that instructors employed to teach the students lack the required competencies in teaching methods in Technical Drawing (TD), which leads to poor performance. Therefore, a study was conducted to identify the instructional competencies required by technical college teachers in teaching TD. To achieve this objective, 3 (three) research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprised 103 technical college teachers in Ondo state, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire of 38 items was used for data collection. The instrument was face validated by 3 (three) experts. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions and the reliability of the instrument was also established using Cronbach’s Alpha, with the reliability coefficient being 0.84. Based on the findings, it was determined that technical college teachers required the identified 15 instructional competencies to teach effectively. It was also found that there are factors that militate against the teachers’ competencies. The study’s findings contributed to identifying these factors and to how the competencies could be enhanced.
Green Open Space Needs Analysis of Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Gas Emissions Absorbtion in Serang City
Authors: Masyruroh Anis , M Hartono Djoko , Haeruman Herman , Hadisuganda Emir
Published: July 2018

An increasing number of population in Serang has resulted in the diversion of vegetated land function to be built area, thus reducing total area of green open space (RTH) of the city. Impact of the land conversion increase will occur on the increasing area of land cover. Land cover thus reduced the vegetation ability to absorb CO2, so that the CO2 generated from activities in the city, such as from energy consumption, livestock and landfill waste cannot be absorbed optimally. The purpose of this study were: 1) to analyze the amount of CO2 emissions from energy use, livestock and garbage activities in 2016-2026; 2) to analyze the CO2 absorption by green space area; 3) to analyze RTH Needs of 2016-2026 to absorb CO2. gas emission. This study was conducted in May 2016 to September 2016. The method used in this research was IPCC calculation for the calculation of emissions from garbage, livestock, and electrical energy. Based on the results of the study showed that in 2016 the Serang city need of green space area was 9844.79 hectares to absorb CO2 gas emissions by 511,051.61 and in 2026  green space area needs of Serang city to absorb CO2 emissions by 18.168 tons was a total area of 1,058,468.16, 76 hectares.
The Rise of Groundwater Due to Rainfall and the Control of Landslide by Zero-Energy Groundwater Withdrawal System
Authors: Alsubal Shamsan , Sapari Nasiman , S.H. Harahap Indra
Published: July 2018

Slope failure is a common issue in tropical countries. The rise of groundwater table due to rainfall is one of the main triggering factors. There are several methods for slope stabilization such as soil nailing, retaining walls, cut and fill, vegetation and so on. Most of those methods are costly and we are in need for stabilizing methods that are more economical and easier to construct. This article introduces a new method for slope stability. This method is examined numerically and experimentally. It is represented in an automatic zero-energy groundwater withdrawal system to enhance slope stability. The system is validated in a pre-fabricated model to ensure that it works on natural soil slope. The numerical simulation is performed in Soilworks software with coupled seepage-slope stability analysis using finite element methods to check the safety factor with and without the system. The effectiveness of this method is investigated with various rainfall intensities and soil permeabilities. The results for slopes with the application of groundwater withdrawal system are compared with the results without the system. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in reducing groundwater table and enhancing slope stability. The factor of safety for the slope with high soil permeability drops from 1.312 before the rainfall to 1.292 and 0.93 after the third rainfall event for the slope with and without pumping groundwater respectively. For soil slope with moderate soil permeability, the factor of safety deteriorates from 1.314 to 1.157 at the end of the third day, while it remains stable with pumping groundwater. Matric suction is highly increased at the crest of the slope due to pumping.