bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of anaemia in severely injured patients on mortality, transfusion and length of stay: An analysis of the TraumaRegister DGU®
Authors: Tanner Linda , Neef Vanessa , Raimann Florian , Störmann Philipp , Marzi Ingo , Lefering Rolf , Zacharowski Kai , Piekarski Florian
Published: November 2021

Purpose
Anaemia is one of the leading causes of death among severely injured patients. Anaemia is known to increase the risk of death and prolong the length of hospital stay in various surgical groups. The main objective of this study is to analyse the anaemia rate on admission to the emergency department and the impact of anaemia on in-hospital mortality.
Methods
Data from the TraumaRegister DGU® (TR-DGU) between 2015 and 2019 was analysed. Inclusion criteria were age >= 16 years and worst Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score ≥ 3. Patients were divided into three anaemia subgroups: no or mild anaemia (NA), moderate anaemia (MA) and severe anaemia (SA). Pre-hospital data, patient characteristics, treatment in the ER, outcomes, and differences between trauma centres were analysed.
Results
Of 67,595 patients analysed, 94.9% (n=64,153) exhibited no or mild anaemia (Hb ≥ 9 g/dl), 3.7% (n=2,478) displayed moderate anaemia (Hb 7–8 g/dl) and 1.4% (n=964) presented with severe anaemia (Hb < 7 g/dl). Haemoglobin (Hb) values ranged from 3 g/dl to 18 g/dl with a mean Hb value of 12.7 g/dl. In surviving patients, anaemia was associated with prolonged length of stay (LOS). Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed moderate (p<0.001 OR 1.88 (1.66-2.13)) and severe anaemia (p<0.001 OR 4.21 (3.46-5.12)) to be an independent predictor for mortality. Further significant predictors are ISS score per point (OR 1.0), age 70-79 (OR 4.8), age >80 (OR 12.0), severe pre-existing conditions (ASA 3/4) (OR 2.26), severe head injury (AIS 5/6) (OR 4.8), penetrating trauma (OR 1.8), unconsciousness (OR 4.8), shock (OR 2.2) and prehospital intubation (OR 1.6).
Conclusion
The majority of severely injured patients are admitted without anaemia to the ER. Injury-associated moderate and severe anaemia is an independent predictor of mortality in severely injured patients.
Evaluation of Staff Satisfaction After Implementation of a Routine Work Checklist in An Oral Outpatient Department and Its Effect On Work Efficiency
Authors: Zhang Wei , Ren Lizhi , Wang Xiaojing , Wang Qianqian , Zhang Xiaohong , Li Weili , Zhao Bin , Ren Xiuyun , Li Bing , Qin Haiyun , Ge Xuejun , Zhang Fang , Wang Xiangyu , Meng Xiaorui , Yu Feiyan
Published: November 2021

Background: To evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness and sustainability of using a checklist in the routine work of a stomatological outpatient department and investigate the satisfaction of the nursing staff with the checklist.Methods: The study was divided into two stages: design and manufacture the checklist and apply the checklist. After the expert group performed stage one, an analysis of work efficiency and work omissions and a survey of staff satisfaction were carried out. The results of the groups either using the checklist (n = 30) or not (n = 30) were analysed and compared.Results: The average time of the checklist group was 15.20±1.70 min, and the average time of the nonchecklist group was 25.30±2.70 min, P < 0.001. The working efficiency of the checklist group was significantly higher than that of the nonchecklist group. The omission rate was 0% in the checklist group and 16.67% in the nonchecklist group. Staff satisfaction with the use of the checklist was high.Conclusion: The checklist can make routine work more efficient and convenient in a stomatological outpatient department. It is recommended for use in stomatological outpatient departments or hospitals.
Intact metal/metal halide van der Waals junction enables reliable memristive switching with high endurance
Authors: Lee Joo-Hong , Yang June-Mo , Kim So-Yeon , Baek Sungpyo , Lee Sungjoo , Lee Sung-Joon , Park Nam-Gyu , Lee Jin-Wook
Published: November 2021

Organic-inorganic or inorganic metal halide materials have emerged as a promising candidate for a resistive switching material owing to its capability to achieve low operating voltage, high on/off ratio and multi-level switching. However, the high switching variation, limited endurance and poor reproducibility of the device hinder practical use of the memristors. Here, we report a universal approach to relieve the issues by using a van der Waals metal contacts (vdWC). By transferring the pre-deposited metal contact onto the active layers, an intact junction between the metal halide and contact layer is formed without unintended damage in the active layer that has been caused by a conventional physical deposition process of the metal contacts. Compared to the thermally evaporated metal contact (EVC), the vdWC did not degrade optoelectronic quality of the underlying layer to enable memristors with reduced switching variation, significantly enhanced endurance and reproducibility relative to those based on the EVC. By adopting various metal halide active layers, versatile utility of the vdWC is demonstrated. Thus, this vdWC approach can be a useful platform technology for development of high-performance and reliable memristors for future computing.
Adjuvant Whole Breast Radiotherapy Improve Survival in Women with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Receiving Breast-Conserving Surgery
Authors: Zhang Jiaqiang , Sum Shao-Yin , Hsu Jeng-Guan , Chiang Ming-Feng , Lee Tian-Shyug , Wu Szu-Yuan
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: To date, no data on the effect of adjuvant whole breast radiotherapy (WBRT) on oncologic outcomes, such as all-cause death, locoregional recurrence (LRR), and distant metastasis (DM), are available in women with left-side breast intraductal carcinoma (IDC) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). PATIENTS AND METHODS: We enrolled 294 women with left-breast IDC at clinical stages IA–IIIC and HFrEF receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) followed by adjuvant WBRT or non-adjuvant WBRT. We categorized them into two groups based on their adjuvant WBRT status and compared their overall survival (OS), LRR, and DM outcomes. We calculated the propensity score and applied inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) to create a pseudo-study cohort. Furthermore, we performed a multivariate analysis of the propensity score–weighted population to obtain hazard ratios (HRs).RESULTS: In the IPTW-adjusted model, adjuvant WBRT (adjusted HR [aHR]: 0.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.33–1.00) was a significant independent prognostic factor for all-cause death (P = 0.0494), and the aHR (95% CI) of LRR and DM for adjuvant WBRT was 0.25 (0.10–0.62; P = 0.0028) and 0.29 (0.14–0.60; P = 0.0007), respectively, compared with the nonadjuvant WBRT group. CONCLUSION: Adjuvant WBRT was associated with a decrease in all-cause death, LRR, and DM in women with left IDC and HFrEF compared with nonadjuvant WBRT.
Biological activities and chemical composition of Xanthoria lichens from Turkey
Authors: MÜKEMRE Muzaffer , ZENGİN Gokhan , TÜRKER Rabia Sena , ASLAN Ali , DALAR Abdullah
Published: November 2021

This study presents the biopharmaceutical potential and bioactive composition of Xanthoria lichens (X. candelaria, X. elegans, X. parietina) that wildly grown and traditionally utilized as medicine in North Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, which has specific microclimatic and ecological zones. Chromatographic findings revealed significant levels of parietin compound (35 to 49 mg/g extract), low levels of various fatty acids and a volatile compound; α-terpinene in the extracts. The extracts exhibited pronounced antioxidant potential through reducing and scavenging mechanisms; FCR: 33-38 mg gallic acid equivalent, FRAP: 511-815 µ mol Fe2+, ORAC: 1032-1355 µ mol Trolox equivalent per gram extract, respectively and DPPH: IC50: 1.1-2.7, ABTS: IC50: 2-2.3, CUPRAC: IC50: 0.7-1.2, phosphomolybdenum: IC50: 2-2.9, metal chelation: IC50: 1.3-2.3 mg extract/ml, respectively. Concerning enzyme inhibitory activities, the extracts effectively suppressed the activity of acetylcholinesterase (IC50: 0.5-0.75 mg/ml), butyrylcholinesterase (IC50: 0.7-1.1 mg/ml), tyrosinase (IC50: 0.6-0.7 mg/ml), amylase (IC50: 1.7-2 mg/ml), glucosidase (IC50: 0.6-3 mg/ml) and lipase (IC50: 55-79 µg/ml) enzymes. These findings showed that Xanthoria lichens are dominated by parietin as the major key compound and high-tolerated lichen taxa towards to different ecological and climatic conditions. These lichens might be promising sources of novel antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities such as Xanthoria candelaria as antioxidant and antilipase, Xanthoria elegans as anticholinesterase, and Xanthoria parietina as antiamylase and antiglucosidase.
EFEITOS DOS PRAZOS DE COMPRA, ESTOCAGEM E RECEBIMENTO NO RESULTADO DA VENDA: PROPOSTA PARA MENSURAÇÃO EM REVENDA DE AUTOMÓVEIS USADOS
Authors: Wernke Rodney , Junges Ivone , Corrêa Ismael Nandi , Zanin Antonio
Published: November 2021

O artigo tem o objetivo de evidenciar o impacto dos prazos do ciclo operacional no resultado da venda. Nesse sentido, o estudo pretende responder como mensurar os efeitos desses prazos na lucratividade dos veículos comercializados por revenda de automóveis usados. Foi utilizada metodologia do tipo descritiva, no formato de estudo de caso, com abordagem qualitativa. Após breve introdução foi efetuada uma revisão da literatura a respeito dos conceitos relacionados ao tema central. Em seguida, foram apresentadas as principais características do estudo de caso realizado, com a descrição da empresa estudada e das etapas seguidas para dimensionar a influência dos prazos de compra, estocagem e recebimento no resultado auferido pela entidade. Posteriormente, foram apresentados os relatórios gerenciais elaborados com a intenção de demonstrar a diferença entre o resultado da venda “com” e “sem” a consideração desses prazos e comentados os principais aspectos pertinentes. Concluiu-se que, com os 32 carros vendidos durante o período da pesquisa, haveria redução de R$ 26.143,72 (R$ 94.021,67 – R$ 67.877,95) comparando-se as duas formas de mensurar o resultado comercial (margem de contribuição “sem” e “com” os efeitos dos prazos associados ao ciclo operacional), que representou queda de 27,81% no resultado final do período. Ainda, foram identificadas algumas limitações associáveis ao procedimento de cálculo utilizado.Palavras-chave: Ciclo Operacional. Efeito dos prazos. Revenda de automóveis.
Mineralizations related to the Tocota pluton. Southern Colangüil batholith, Cordillera Frontal, San Juan, Argentina
Authors: Wetten Aníbal F.
Published: November 2021

The southern portion of the Colangüil Batholith is formed by units of the Tocota Pluton, of Permian age, which intrude late Carboniferous-Permian (Asselian) sandstones. Sub-volcanic bodies with andesitic composition and tuffs of Cenozoic age, modern layers of piedmont sediments and both alluvial and glacier deposits also crop out. The region exhibits a set of metalliferous deposits (Cu-Au-As) and occasionally with bismuth. These are mostly filonian type. These are spatially associated with granodiorites, granite and sandstone. Their development is interpreted as belonging to the Gondwanan cycle.Within granitic rocks, mineralizations were formed between 139 ºC and about 400 °C, probably after the consolidation of the Tocota pluton and by the upward circulation of hydrothermal fluids, probably mixed with meteoric waters. In the host rock, mineralization occurred in an interval between 200 ºC and 350 °C, through hydrothermal activity detected in areas of phyllic-argillic alteration. The gangue constitutes mainly of quartz, tourmaline and and sometimes potassium feldspar and calcite. The mineralization pattern, in both the pluton and the sandstone, has been controlled by 1) a strong domain of ore filled faults and joints, with ENE and WNW as the more common strikes and NNW subordinated, 2) fault breccias and hydrothermal breccias, and 3) dykes of andesite composition with low metal content. The host rock mineralization is commonly emplaced in joints as well as finely disseminated, related to intense silicification. Such deposits contain hypogene minerals whose isotopic 34S/32S ratios are compatible with a granite-like filiation but other provenances cannot be ruled out.
Issues and challenges in wakaf seetee aishah property development, Penang state Islamic religious council (MAINPP)
Authors: Ismail Sukriah , Bakar Marina Abu , Ismail Che Zuina , Ramli Noor Asyimah
Published: November 2021

The Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) is a major leader in the development of waqf properties, especially through its inaugural product Wakaf Seetee Aisah. In managing the assets of the ummah, of course, MAINPP goes through various twists and challenges in order to implement the dreams of waqf givers and develop the socio -economy of the community. This study focuses on the issues and challenges of Seetee Aisah Wakaf Development and further suggests some improvements for the development of waqf land by MAINPP. Qualitative study using the method of interviews with parties involved in the development of endowment properties in MAINPP. The results of the study found that MAINPP faces several challenges in developing waqf properties. Therefore, to address the challenges faced, it is proposed that MAINPP improve the development mechanism for waqf properties to be in line with the vision and mission of MAINPP. Thoroughly, this study provides added value to MAINPP and the parties involved in facing the challenge of developing waqf properties in Malaysia.
Hárompontos hajlító-nyíró vizsgálatnak alávetett próbatestek Euler-Bernoulli- és szilárdtest modelljeinek összevetése
Authors: Vadai Zsolt
Published: November 2021

Absztrakt. Kéziszámítások céljára a mérnöki gyakorlatban, egyszerűsége és pontossága miatt az Euler-Bernoulli gerenda modell terjedt el. Jelen tanulmányban egy vasalás nélküli és egy FRP betétekkel erősített repedésmentes beton gerenda Euler-Bernoulli, valamint térbeli szilárdtest modellje alapján számított állapotjellemzőket hasonlítom össze.
Implementation of electro-pneumatic practices learning model based on troubleshooting to improve students' creativity
Authors: Cahyanto Septian Eko , Munadi Sudji
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to develop students' creativity through troubleshooting learning models in practical electro-pneumatic. This study was conducted during the Covid 19 pandemic where learning was carried out online. This troubleshooting practice learning is applied to simulation applications so that it can be a solution in implementing learning that cannot be carried out directly. This study used a quasi-experimental researched method with a controlled group pretest-posttest design pattern. The sample consisted of 60 students majoring in mechanical engineering, State University of Semarang was divided into two classes. The experimental class applies the troubleshooting-based practical learned model, while the controlled class implements practice learned without using the troubleshooting learned model. Based on the research result, the pretest mean value in the experimental group was 76.26 with a standard deviation of 11.97, while the pretest mean value in the control group was 74.53 with a standard deviation of 10.31. Meanwhile, the posttest mean score in the experimental group was 77.5 with a standard deviation of 7.62, while the posttest mean score in the control group was 64 with a standard deviation of 8.84. The average post-test score in the experimental group is higher than the control group so it can be concluded that the learning outcomes of the experimental class using a troubleshooting-based practical learning model are higher than the control class where troubleshooting learning models are not implemented in electro-pneumatic practice
Developing an e-module of making Edmodo-based Hosanna Moda system bustier to improve learning independence and learning achievement
Authors: Choirunnisya' Lestari Rochmatun , Sudira Putu
Published: November 2021

This study aims to: 1.) Develop an Edmodo-based e-module for making  Hosanna Moda system bustier to increase independence and achievement in learning custom-made clothing; 2.) Describe the feasibility of the developed  e-module; and 3.) Reveal the effectiveness of the developed e-module in increasing student learning independence and learning achievement. This research is development research, which was carried out on grade XII students of Fashion, State Vocational High School 3 Magelang. The product trial consisted of a validity test by three experts, a small-scale trial involving 12 students, a large-scale trial involving 24 students, and an effectiveness test involving one control and one experimental group each consisting of 36 students. The data were collected using questionnaires and tests as well as through interviews. The data analysis used is a quantitative description and the effectiveness testing using the t-test. The results of the study are as follows: 1.) The developed e-module contains learning materials about making the Hosanna Moda system bustier illustrated with relevant pictures to make it easier for students to understand it when studying independently; 2.) The product has been declared feasible by a material expert, media expert, and linguist. In the operational trial, teacher responses are with an average score of 5.00 (very good category and suitable for use), and student responses are with an average score of 4.59 (very good category and suitable for use); and 3.) The results of the effectiveness testing on student learning independence is at the significance level of 0.000 (0.050) indicating that the learning independence of experimental group students was higher than that of the control group, while the results of the effectiveness test on student learning achievement are at the significance level of 0.001 (0.050) indicating an average value. The posttest average score of the experimental group was much higher than that of the control group. Thus, it can be concluded that the developed e-module is effective in increasing student learning independence and learning achievement.
INCORPORATING PEDESTRIAN INDEX INTO GOOGLEMAPS
Authors: Abdul Ghani Nabila , Muhammad Hussein Muhammad Zaly Shah , Mokhtar Safizahanin
Published: November 2021

The trend for new urbanism which encourages public transportation usage has increasingly focused on pedestrian facilities. Pedestrian fac ilities can be defined as facilities that continuously provide pedestrians with safe access to land uses. Unfortunately, roadway design prioritizes the needs of motorists while putting pedestrians at ri sk. A number of studies have developed methods to determine pedestrian Level of Service (LOS). However, none have considered the road hierarchy which has a different design standard, level of road usage, access management and scope of pedestrian needs. This paper develops a pedestrian index (P-Index) which incorporates selected indicators according to road hierarchy in evaluating pedestrian facilities. The index is an analytical tool to rate pedestrian facilities using 5 star rating formats whereby the higher the number of stars, the better quality of facilities of a particular pedestrian segment. The method focuses on four indicators namely Facility, Mobility, Safety and Accessibility. Using Taman Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru as the study area, it was revealed that the overall quality of pedestrian facilities achieved three stars, which are interpreted as walkable. The rating scores of pedestrian facility are next incorporated into Google Maps to enable the public to visualise the rating score of pedestrian facilities. The index can also serve as an evaluation tool by the authorities for auditing purposes in the provision and monitoring of pedestrian facilities.
MALAYSIAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN SYSTEM: ISSUES AND PROBLEMS, ONE DECADE AFTER ITS REFORM (2001-2011)
Authors: Ahmad Faizah , Mohd @ Ahmad Ibrahim , Maidin Syra Lawrence , Zainol Rosilawati , Mohd Noor Noorzailawati
Published: November 2021

In 2001, the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) was amended through Act A1129 (2001). The amendments included provisions to allow four levels of government involvement (Federal, Regional, State and Local Authority) in spatial planning, with the intention of establishing a more effective development plan system in Malaysia. However, an assessment of the relationship between legislative provision and the implementation of development planning is urgently required to consider a number of issues, including delays in adopting plans and the continued existence of out of date plans. Therefore, this paper discusses issues and problems encountered by selected local planning authorities in the implementation of the development planning system. The discussion focuses on the capacity and capability of these authorities with regard to legal aspects, administration, finance, human resource issues and technical support. The data were obtained through mixed methods i.e. postal surveys, interviews with representatives from selected local authorities and focus group discussions with selected professional town planners. The findings demonstrate that most of the issues and problems encountered in implementing the development plan system at each plan level in Malaysia are legal in origin.
PERCEPTIONS ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN MALAYSIA: THE URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE
Authors: Hassan Norhaslina , Mohd Jaafar Noor Ismawati , Raja Ariffin Raja Noriza , Abu Samah Asmarulkhadi , Jaafar Mohd Nazari
Published: November 2021

Spatial strategy then known as regional planning, was conceptualized and formally institutionalized in the Second Malaysia Plan, to be among the major instruments of the New Economic Policy (NEP). Urbanization in this context was envisaged to help achieve the spatially balanced development target of the NEP, serving as a means to improve the socioeconomic status of the population in general, and increase the participation of Bumiputras in particular, in the modern urban sector (2nd Malaysia Plan, 1971). Conscious planning which characterizes the countryâ€™s development since independence has placed Malaysia currently to be among Asiaâ€™s best. The challenge of the concomitant rapid rate of urbanization however, continues to remain one of bridging the multidimensional urban-rural gaps. The National Urbanization Policy (NUP) and National Physical Plan (NPP) while fully cognizant of the potentially divisive globalization effect on national development, stress the enhancement of overall living qualities for sustainability. This paper seeks to explore the differences between the importance and satisfaction in living qualities between the urban and rural dwellers in 14 quality of life domains. These domains are Population and Family, Participation in Education, Human Resource, Health, Income, Expenditures and Savings, Housing, Environment, Transportation, Culture and Entertainment, National Unity, Communication and Technological Change, Social Participation, Public Safety and Social Security. Quality of Life Index in this study which is based on a questionnaire survey on 3,500respondents was derived using the Customer Satisfaction Index. It revealed a gap between the perceived importance and satisfaction rating for most of the quality of life domains studied. This gap prevailed for both rural and urban respondents.
USERS PREFERENCE AND PERCEPTION ON THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IN MALAYSIA: THE CASE OF AMPANG ROAD, KUALA LUMPUR
Authors: Hoon Leh Oliver Ling , Zamri Zamila , Mohd Amin Mohd Zamreen , Marzukhi Marlyana Azyyati
Published: November 2021

The issue of road accident among pedestrian is highly emotional and raising a very strong interest within the public, and the media, mainly due to the victims are often children and elderly people. However, most of the pedestrians are lack in interest of using the pedestrian crossing. Thus, a study on the perception and preference of the pedestrian on the pedestrian crossing was being carried out in Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur as a case study. The objectives of the study are to analyze pedestriansâ€™ preference and perception on the various types of pedestrian crossing and to conclude findings and construct strategic recommendation based on the findings. The study has been carried out on three (3) types of pedestrian crossing in Ampang Road which are overhead crossing, underpass crossing and signalised crossing. This study involved with questionnaire survey on the total of 92 respondents, and on-site observation by researcher. Statistical analysis has been carried out, i.e. the frequency, mean and percentage. There are three (3) major findings in this study. The most chosen type of pedestrian crossing is the overhead crossing. However, the underpass crossing was given the best score in term of the quality of the pedestrian crossing (based on the respondentsâ€™ perception). Meanwhile, the signalised crossing is the most preferable type of crossing. The reasons and the explanation were discussed in the paper. The study is concluded with strategic recommendation for pedestrian crossing planning.
MAIN CRITERIA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMART CITIES DETERMINED USING ANALYTICAL METHOD
Authors: Tahir Zurinah , Abdul Malek Jalaluddin
Published: November 2021

A smart city is one that is highly developed, innovative, environment-friendly, and incorporates relevant aspects of the economy, technology, mobility, quality of life and other aspects that contribute to the well-being of its residents. To achieve the status of a smart city, several requirements, criteria or indicators need to be considered. Strategic decisions by planners of a smart city play an important role in determining how the city uses resources and opportunities through the harnessing of modern technology to build a framework of innovation that nurtures a healthy society in an economy that is dynamic and environment-conscious. Smart cities focus on various elements of humanity, learning, the environment, technological infrastructure, social development, and urban growth. The aim of this study is to examine these requisites of a smart city, and to use the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology in assigning weightage to each element that is considered essential to its development. Smart environment and smart mobility were found to be the top two important factors in the successful building of a smart city. The actual values that shape smart cities are based on a balance of factors such as smart environmental practices, smart governance, smart living, smart mobility, smart people, and smart economy. These principal key elements work together to exploit the technologies that help bring about the realization of a smart city.
A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ROAD HUMPS IN REDUCING SPEED ALONG LOCAL ROADS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS: CASE STUDY OF TAMAN SETIAWANGSA
Authors: Ahmad Sofi Siti Syazwani , Kadar Hamsa Abdul Azeez
Published: November 2021

The increasing number of vehicles along local roads in many residential areas has created unconducive environment and safety risk due to the increase in the speed passing vehicles. To control the speed of the vehicles, road humps were installed along local roads. This paper evaluates the effects of road humps on the speed of vehicles in Taman Setiawangsa, which is one of the residential areas in Kuala Lumpur. The field observational survey was carried out to collect data on design characteristics of the road humps. A spot speed survey was administered to collect spot speed of vehicles at different points near the road humps and the spot speed data at and near road humps were analysed using measures such as descriptive statistics and dependent t-Test. The design characteristics of the road humps were also compared with the existing road hump guidelines published by the authorities. The major finding of this study depicts the effectiveness of road humps in reducing speed in relation to the road humpâ€™s profiles.
NEIGHBOURHOOD SATISFACTION AND QOUL IN MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING IN KUALA LUMPUR CITY, MALAYSIA
Authors: Abdul Mohit Mohammad , Ali Mohamed Sajid
Published: November 2021

This paper is based on the subjective perception of the residents about the neighbourhood environment and their quality of urban life. The neighbourhood satisfaction provides a generalized view into the well-being of the residents, and it has been viewed as a significant aspect of the quality of urban life (QOUL). As a contributor to life satisfaction, neighbourhood satisfaction is influenced by individual and household socio-economic variables, along with the neighbourhood characteristics. However, there is limited understanding of how neighbourhood environments influence neighbourhood satisfaction and the quality of urban life. This paper intends to examine the relationship between residentsâ€™ neighbourhood satisfaction and their quality of urban life in a middle-income housing area in Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia, by using 100 sample respondents that fulfilled a confidence level of 90% of the population. The findings of the study indicate that the residents are satisfied with their existing QOUL, but if no actions are taken it will deteriorate. Therefore, several recommendations are made for improving the residentsâ€™ QOUL.
ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE URBAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ON HUMAN MENTAL HEALTH
Authors: Chen Wang , M. Zaid Suzaini , Nazarali Nurhanisah
Published: November 2021

Growing urban population has increased environmental demands and also affects human health. As the global population becomes more urbanized, there is a concern that it will negatively affect not just physical health, but also mental health. Mental health can be categorized and studied through many different approaches, such as psychology, psychiatry, clinical and sociology. This paper aims to highlight the comparison of mental health of rural and urban dwellers, in terms of environmental psychology (EP) through the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ). A survey questionnaire was distributed to respondents in Petaling Jaya to represent the urban area, and Pontian to represent the rural area. The survey questionnaire was analysed using one-way ANOVA analysis, and suggests a relationship between behaviour and age, but also in relation to â€˜living areaâ€™ influence that suggests urbanization affects a personâ€™s environmental psychology. The findings suggest that urban dwellers are more prone to certain personality traits that can be detrimental to a personâ€™s mental health.
PREVENTION OF AEDES BREEDING HABITATS FOR URBAN HIGH-RISE BUILDING IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Zainon Nurshuhada , Mohd Rahim Faizul Azli , Roslan Dalila , Abd Samat Azlan Helmy
Published: November 2021

Dengue is endemic in Malaysia; it is found mainly in the urban and suburban areas. Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus have been incriminated in the transmission of dengue virus in many urban areas of South-East Asia, including Malaysia. Dengue cases that have been reported worldwide were related with high rise buildings especially in residential buildings such as apartments and condominiums. This study aims to identify the breeding habitats resulted from building designs in high-rise apartments in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Inspections were conducted at three dengue-hotspots residential buildings located in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. The selection criteria of the study sites were based on the most frequent reports on dengue cases from these three localities. The building elements that Aedes breeding were spotted created semi-permanent areas for Aedes breeding. Findings show the buildings were designed with unreachable rain gutters, making checking and cleaning for mosquito breeding in clogged gutters impossible for local residents. Poor drainage and piping system has found to be the Aedes habitats, too. Of these, surprisingly, uneven surface of the concrete rooftops and floors has also become one of the breeding spots, resulting to water stagnation and liveable areas for Aedes to breed. Correlating this findings not only helps target areas to be identified and focused in community search and destroy programs, but most importantly it contributes to high-rise building design and construction features in Malaysia by taking into considerations long-lasting measures for a holistic sustainable environment.
CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE CONTINGENCY SUM ESTIMATING METHODS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Abdul Hamid Razali , Kehinde Fabi Jonathan
Published: November 2021

In order to establish a gap to be filled in a particular field, there is a need to gather information that allows the researcher to identify and analyse the current state of researches on the topic. Contingency sum estimation for projects plays an important role for inclusion for risk taken by the contractor on the bid amount. This is good in order to meet project objectives (cost, time, quality, health and safety, and environment). The main function of contingency sum is to cater forvariations that arise during the construction phase of projects. The aim of the study is to identifying and examine the various methods for estimating contingency sum for projects with a view to propose an appropriate method which will be suitable for a specific project in order to increase accuracy and reduce cost overrun. A literature review of selected papers (journals, conference proceedings and theses) on contingency estimation was carried out. The major findings from this study is that most studies were carried out on building projects while few were carried out on highway projects. From the analysis carried out, no single method of estimating has been effective for all types of projects. These methods of estimating contingency sums have developed over the years as a result of shortcomings of one method after the other. It is therefore recommended that peculiarity of each project, ease of using each of the methods and accuracy of the estimates needed should be the basis of choosing method of estimating contingency sum.
A THEORETICAL ASSESSMENT ON SUSTAINABLE WELLBEING INDICATORS FOR PEOPLE INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Authors: Abu Bakar Aisyah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Bachok Syahriah , Zen Ismawi , Abdullah Alias , Abdullah Muhammad Faris
Published: November 2021

Sustainable well-being is the well-being attained without compromising others' opportunities to pursue their happiness. The concept of well-being is not merely personal, relational, organizational or communal issues, but rather the synergy of all four dimensions. The four dimensions of well-being are distinguishable, but they are inseparable entities. While focusing on subjective measure of well-being some research fail to interrogate the influence of contextual dynamics onrespondents who report high levels of well-being despite living in deprived community conditions. This study argues that there could not be well-being without the combination of personal, relational, organizational and communal wellness.
FIELD, LIGHT AND FOOD: ADAPTING OF THE TOWN SQUARE AS A LEISURE GATHERING SPACE AT NIGHT
Authors: Zakariya Khalilah , Harun Nor Zalina , Mansor Mazlina
Published: November 2021

A square is an important built open space in cities and towns. In many urban areas throughout the world squares act as essential form of public space, making them a venue where socializing, meeting and event activities take place. Over the years, more squares are emerging as public spaces in Malaysian cities and towns as an alternative to parks. While most people often visit parks in the morning and evening, they still need a public space where they can conduct their leisure activities after working hours and at night. This is particularly relevant for towns and cities located in tropical and humid countries like Malaysia. The rising need to be outdoors in a cooler environment in the evening and at night, as a respite from the daytime heat and work, has attracted people back to the town squares. The sense of openness that a square offers is different from that of a park at night. The attractiveness of a square as a night space relies on how its users relate to the squareâ€™s physical, social and environmental attributes. Through examining a town square in Malaysia that has transformed into an active public space at night, this article aims to explore the attributes that enabled the square to be adapted into a night space. The findings revealed that there is a strong relationship between the opportunities for various activities and the provision of relevant infrastructure that support the square to serve as a public space for peopleat night. This is an important tangent in shifting how urban public space in Malaysia might be designed and planned in the future so as to cater for the changing needs of urban dwellers.
WHAT DRIVES HOUSE PRICE IN MALAYSIA? IN SEARCH OF AN ALTERNATIVE PRICING BENCHMARK FOR ISLAMIC HOME FINANCING
Authors: Hj Kassim Salina , Redzuan Nur Harena , Harun Nor Zalina
Published: November 2021

The current practise of the Islamic banks to rely on market interest rate as pricing benchmark for their home financing products has been a subject of intense debate among many parties. Muslim scholars have warned that it is highly discouraged as it could lead to a possible convergence between the practices of the Islamic and conventional banks. This paper intends to address the financing issues in the discussion of human settlement or housing policy by presenting the determinants for house price index as well as looking into the possibility of adopting the House Price Index (HPI) to replace the market interest rate as a pricing benchmark for the Islamic home financing. The study applies Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method on a model comprising HPI as the dependent variable and a set of independent variables consisting of economic, housing demand and housing supply factors. The findings lead to the formulation of recommendations as a way forward for the Islamic banking industry in particular, and the economy in general. This will require a paradigm shift from basic financing products to a more holistic approach which integrates supply of housing factors, as well as urban planning and urban finance, with human rights and recognizes the need to place and shelter people.
ECO PUBLIC ART PLACEMAKING FRAMEWORK: A CASE STUDY OF LAMAN SENI SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA
Authors: Zakariya Khalilah , Azhari Syamim
Published: November 2021

The implementation of public art in the outdoor spaces has been acknowledged by various designers and researchers to enliven public spaces. The contributions of public art towards social well-being have also gained a growing attention among researchers for the past three decades. Within the recent years, efforts of placemaking have begun to be initiated by local authorities, as a way of reinforcing the sense of belonging among the public towards their public spaces. While the placemaking process is commonly adopted as a method to revive cities and communities, however, there has not yet been any documentation on the use of public art as part of the process, particularly in Malaysia. This study aims to establish the Eco Public Art Placemaking Framework to guide local authorities and built environment professionals adopt public participation in the public art process. This study has examined Laman Seni Shah Alam as a case study, which is a back lane revitalization project that has been transformed through eco public art. Through semi-structured interviews with the local authority, the organizer and the artists, this study has discovered that the framework is collaborative and multidisciplinary, and that there are four main phases in the framework. This study concludes that the framework has potential to be adopted by local authorities in Malaysia, and it can enable a more holistic process between the local government, consultants, artists and the public.
EXPERIENTIAL VIRTUAL URBAN ENVIRONMENTS: A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
Authors: Ghani Izham , Abdul Rahman Norhafizah , Mat Nayan Nadiyanti , Bahaluddin Azrul
Published: November 2021

Virtual reality (VR) technologies enable users to be virtually immersed in reconstructed cities and streets from around the globe. Immersive technologies could provide users a suggestive sensation of “being there” in a reconstructed virtual urban environments (VUE). This research argues that experiential VUE could promote better understanding of a place while offering unique interactions within its surrounding elements. The aim of this research is to present a preliminary study of the factors determining place experience in a VUE. This research examines two related VUE case studies that offer real-time navigation via a 3D virtual environment (VE) platform to analyse the functionality of the offered interactions and user experience via its contents. Although preliminary investigations have shown some promising results in real-time virtual city walkthroughs, there are still some issues that still need to be addressed in order to provide experiential contents. Based on the findings, this research suggests future VUE improvements focusing on contextual setting, interactivity, navigation, level of details, viewpoints and auditory elements to provide an experiential walkthrough within a VUE. Findings from the case studies would assist and identify specific elements suitable for future development of more meaningful and experiential VUE in the Malaysian context.
THE IMPACT OF FREIGHT VEHICLE ACCESS RESTRICTION ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF JAKARTA INTRA URBAN TOLLWAY SYSTEM
Authors: Yusuf Nahry
Published: November 2021

Freight vehicle access restriction policy in 2011 has had an impact on the performance of Jakarta Intra Urban Tollway (JIUT) system. The purpose of this study is to analyse the impact of the policy on Jakarta Intra Urban Toll way system before and after its implementation and to analyse the impact that occurs without the implementation of this policy by using the sustainable transportation indicators as the research parameters. The assessment results of the parameters (speed, amount of fuel consumption, cost of fuel consumption, fatality rate, cost of accident victim, amount of CO2 emissions, cost of carbon pollution, and noise level) indicate that freight vehicle access restriction policy has a positive impact on traffic smoothness and safety but does not support overall urban sustainable transportation in JIUT system. In addition, if the policy was not implemented, its impact would have been worse than the current condition. It implies that the implementation of the policy is a right decision though some parameters should be improved to attain sustainable transport system.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN URBAN PUBLIC SPACES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY. CASE STUDY OF TEHRAN, IRAN
Authors: Esfandfard Elnaz , Wahab Mohammad Hussaini , Che Amat Rohayah
Published: November 2021

Urban public spaces play important role in providing good quality of life to the people living in the city. This is in line with the social goal on sustainable development, which the purpose is to attain a higher social equity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of global population are disabled. During the eight-year war between Iran and Iraq, many of the victims in Iran were left disabled. The war left many people injured and this has significantly increased the impairment rate. Amongst the problems faced by people with disability in Tehran are difficulty traveling in the city, lack of public facilities and accessibility to particular facilities such as urban public spaces. This study first sought a definition of urban public spaces and Universal Design, and then finding solution for increasing interaction of people with disability in urban public spaces through Universal Design approach. This research was based on applied theory and qualitative method of field observation was engaged. One of the city district in Tehran was chosen for a case study. Based on the findings, urban design methods and solutions were suggested to increase the interaction and comfort of disabled people in urban public spaces.
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR BONUS ZONING IN BANDUNG
Authors: S. D. Hasan Tika , Zulkaidi Denny
Published: November 2021

Despite being a common practice in other countries, bonus zoning is still relatively new in Indonesia. Bonus zoning is a zoning regulation tool that allows developers to increase density in exchange for the improvement or provision of public facilities. Bandung, in particular, has already designated areas for bonus zoning within its Local By-law No.10/2015 concerning Detailed Spatial Plan and Zoning Regulation. Its detailed mechanism however is not yet implemented. This research seeks to investigate a) the rationale behind the application of bonus zoning in Bandung; b) the carrying capacity of the areas where bonus zoning could be applied; c) the type of public space to be provided as development compensation; and d) the calculation for compensation. Content analysis was used to review literature and legal documents regarding planning and development in Bandung. This research expects to find which areas are suitable for implementing bonus zoning and come up with its compensation as the basis for sustainable planning in Bandung that not only benefits the developers but also the public as a whole.
IDENTITY, TRADITION AND THE CITY: DICHOTOMIES AND REALITIES OF CREATING AN URBAN LANGUAGE OF THE MALAY PALACE
Authors: Raja Abdul Kadir Tengku Anis Qarihah , Jahn Kassim Puteri Shireen , Abdul Latip Nurul Syala
Published: November 2021

This paper highlights a case study, its critical issues and the processes encountered in the evolution and development of its urbanised grammar. In deriving a localised language in which traditional forms are fused and transmuted into masonry architecture, the case study of the "Istana Negara" Palace is a case in point. The issues triggered within the design process, including how to represent a universal Malaysian identity reflecting Malay Asian character with Islamic vocabulary are explored. The difficulties and realities of transmuting and integrating such vocabulary to express and configure public masonry buildings are discussed. As an icon for the city, the palace must reconcile its scale with a clear localised vocabulary to fulfil the symbolic nature of the design. The conflicts and dichotomies encountered include three aspects: 1) The dome vs pitch form as an icon for the city (from afar) and the need for a strong roof silhouette 2) the local grammar and language including the pedestal and architrave vocabulary and elements 3) the difficulty of proportionate form. The research points to the necessity and urgency of developing a set of compositional rules and elements of the language of Malay urban architectural identity derived from the essences of tradition and regional form.
TOWARDS AN ISLAMIC APPLICATION OF VISUAL PRIVACY PRINCIPLES ON MALAYSIAN TERRACE HOUSING: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Abd Manaf Azhani , Abdul Rahim Zaiton , Abdul Majid Noor Hanita , Omer Spahic
Published: November 2021

This paper proposes a conceptual framework illustrating the application of Muslim Visual Privacy (MVP) of terrace housing by Malay occupants living in urban areas of Malaysia. Malay occupants are central to this study due to their specific views and requirements on visual privacy defined by religion and cultural norms. The study employs a thorough analysis of empirical data and review of past literatures in order to discuss vital and relevant theories. The findings of this study suggested a conceptual framework incorporating the sources of MVP elements as well as other important variables influencing the Malay Muslim occupants in terms of how they apply, regulate and modify the visual privacy levels in their respective terrace houses. The proposed framework might only represent a small portion in the entire effort, nevertheless it remains a significant contribution towards arriving at a more valid definition of MVP for Malay occupants in terrace housing. A clearer definition will then assist architects, developers as well as home owners’ themselves in terms of how they design and manipulate physical elements of the house to achieve more functional visual privacy levels as per religious requirements.