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A Data Warehouse Based Modelling Technique for Stock Market Analysis
Authors: Mondal Debomita , Maji Giridhar , Goto Takaaki , C. Debnath Narayan , Sen Soumya
Published: April 2019

The objective of this paper is identifying a warehouse model to build an analytical framework and analyze different important parameters which directly impact the changes of share market. We identify parameters that represent different viewing windows and perspectives towards stock market performance and movement trends. We categorize and define many intrinsic as well as external factors that may affect stock market as a whole. Sensex and Nifty are used as the pulse of Indian stock market. In this paper, we focus on defining a suitable OLAP model which can cater all the parameters that affect share market. We also identify different applications of this analytical model for forecasting information to help decision making.
Assessment of Demographic Variables on Mental Illness in Malaysia
Authors: Khairul Amri Kamarudin Mohd , Ekhwan Toriman Mohd , Abdullah Nursabrina , Atikah Md Shariff Nur , Ain Shalilie Shari Nurul , Nazwa Qanitah Isa Nurul , Nadhirah Mohd Ramli Fatin , Nor Fazillah Abdullah Siti , Saad Hafiz , Safaniza Che Ani Nurul
Published: April 2019

One of the growing mental illnesses experienced in Malaysia is depression. There was once when one stage was among Malaysians at a critical and higher stage until the attempt to commit suicide. This study has observed a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health Malaysia to identify and understand the vulnerability experienced by every state in Malaysia focuses on the effect of demographic on mental patients by state, age, ethnicity and gender. The data was collected from the Malaysian Health and Morbidity Survey. The findings showed that the highest state of mental illness was the state of Selangor. The overall depression of Malaysians was increasing at an all-time high. The action taken by the Ministry of Health to address mental illness is by using a positive action plan instead of negative. In conclusion, depression at the highest level is one of the first causes of Malaysians to experience mental disorders in every state. This study suggested some proposals as follow-up action at the end of this study.
Identification Source of Variation on Regional Impact of Air Quality Pattern using Chemometric Techniques in Kuching, Sarawak
Authors: Liyana Zakri Nur , Shakir Mohd Saudi Ahmad , Juahir Hafizan , Ekhwan Toriman Mohd , Fahmy Abu Izuddin , Muaz Mahmud Muhammad , Feroz Khan Md
Published: April 2019

Air pollution has been considered a devastating environmental issue that can negatively impact human health and the environment. Kuching as one of the capital cities in Malaysia is also affected by air pollution and unsatisfactory air quality condition. Thus, the main objective is to identify the source of variation on regional impact of air quality pattern in Kuching, Sarawak. A seven-year (2009-2015) database was acquired from the Malaysia Department of Environment (DOE). The data were analysed using several Chemometric Techniques. The findings demonstrated strong positive correlation of Particulate Matter below than 10 microns (PM10) and API (r = 0.994). In addition, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) revealed that Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3) and PM10 were the most significant air pollutants in Kuching. Based on the results in the Statistical Process Chart (SPC) analysis, PM10,COand O3 values exceeded the Control Limit (CL) of SPC. This study concluded that the application of air quality model in this study is relevant for mitigating action plan of air quality in Kuching, Sarawak, as it is of paramount importance to continuously monitor and manage the quality of air for the sustainability of the environment and human health.
Assessment by Multivariate Analysis of Groundwater between Low and High Tides Interactions in East Coast of Terengganu
Authors: Juahir Hafizan , Barzani Gasim Muhammad , Khairul Amri Kamarudin Mohd. , Azid Azman , Hairoma Norsyuhada , Hafiz Md Saad Muhammad , Mokhtar Mazlin
Published: April 2019

World sea level rise has an effect in the rise on high and low tides levels in coastal areas of Terengganu. Because of that, as many as 13 groundwater represented of well that located close to Terengganu coastline were sampled and analyzed. Samplings were conducted for the wet and dry seasons and also for the high and low tides at the same sampling wells to identify the variation of groundwater quality temporally. A Global Positioning System (GPS) was used to locate the exact coordinates of each sampling well. Nineteen physico-chemical parameters were analyzed from groundwater samples. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was adopted to observe the contrast of the compositional pattern among the variables and to recognize the factors that influence the parameters as an input to define water intrusion. Hierarchical Agglomerative Clustering Analysis (HACA) is performed on data to group the sampling wells into a few clusters. The results show that from nineteen parameters only five has strong positive loading; EC (0.99), TDS (0.99), chloride (0.99), sulphate (0.92) and salinity (0.99) during high and low tides. The difference are BOD and DO have strong positive loading during low tide while turbidity and TSS were strong positive loading during high tide.
Develop and Implementation of Voice Recognition Robotic Car
Authors: Nizam Mohd Shah Hairol , Kamis Zalina , Fairus Abdollah Mohd , Shahrieel Mohd Aras Mohd , Wasbari Faizil , Mohd Ali Nursabillilah , Chia Kuan You Clement , Ismael Rizman Zairi
Published: April 2019

The idea in this paper is to develop a voice recognition system that can recognized five commands to control a robotic car. The focus area is mainly on voice identification and recognition system. The aim of the system was not recognizing sentences but only isolated a word then demonstrates the action on a simple built robotic car. The system allows user to deliver voice commands through a microphone for control the movement of the car. Voice command is sent to computer and the process to compare the signal with signal stored in database using Vector Quantization (VQ) technique. Mel-wrapping filter bank in feature extraction was used to reduce the root mean square amplitude noise amplitude and also improve signal to noise ratio. Result showed that the robotic car can be controlled by 5 basic voice command which is stop, forward, reverse, turn left and turn right by integrating source code in MATLAB with Arduino UNO microcontroller.
Automation Digitalization Blockchain: Trends and Implementation Problems
Authors: Vasilievich Babkin Aleksandr , Dmitrievna Burkaltseva Diana , Viktorovich Betskov Aleksandr , Shapievich Kilyaskhanov Hizri , Sergeevich Tyulin Andrey , Vladimirovna Kurianova Irina
Published: April 2019

The authors consider the problems, trends and consequences of automation of processes in various sectors of the economy, including industry. These activities are becoming more and more relevant in the current era of digitalization and the formation of the digital economy both abroad and in Russia. Currently in the process of automation, which includes robotics and automation of technological processes (production machines); development in the field of artificial intelligence; open systems (Blockchain); big data concept; software algorithms and systems (software); neural networks – it is not possible to adequately assess the consequences and possibilities of qualitative changes in the activities of enterprises in its implementation.The purpose of this research is to study the trends and consequences of the automation introduction and of the implementation of enterprise, industry and economy digitalization processes. Accordingly, the objectives of the research are: to identify the main directions and problems of the introduction of automation, to study the current state of the labor market in the world, to consider the Blockchain technology and its advantages in various fields.Methods of research. Dialectical method of scientific knowledge was applied in the research of the role of automation, the computational and analytical methods of observation, measurement, analysis and comparison of indicators characterizing unemployment in the world.Results. At the moment, the main problems of the implementation of automation are the institutional and legal norms, including the uncertainty of responsibility in the case of the event. In the process of economy and industry digitalization Blockchain technology is actively used – as one of the areas of automation and digitization tool of economic and technological processes. Blockchain remains an experimental technology – many problems of its use have not been solved yet. The uniqueness of the Blockchain lies in the immutability or irreversibility, which is guaranteed by the cryptographic protection system. The authors show that the new ways of using the technology are being developed: banks, payments and money transfers, cyber security, education, voting, car leasing and sale, network technologies and the Internet of things; insurance, forecasting, car sharing, document flow.Summary. On the basis of the conducted research, the authors propose to use Blockchain in the document flow in the Universities, where in particular, it is possible to solve the problem of the teaching staff and students reporting. By developing the system of authorization of the teaching staff reporting at the University on the basis of the Blockchain technology, it is possible to identify and verify qualitatively and to generate scientific reports faster within the structural units and Universities as a whole.
The Use of Information and Communications Technology to Foster the Competitiveness of the Entrepreneurial Organizations within the Education and Science Sector
Authors: A. Galushkin Alexander
Published: April 2019

In recent years, a new market trading in cryptocurrencies and instruments based on them has been formed. The market of this paper addresses the use of information and communications technology to optimize the operation of institutions of higher learning and scientific organizations, boost their competitiveness through the systematization of their business processes, and enhance their qualitative characteristics. The author looks into employing information and communications technology to organize the institution’s distance learning systems, electronic educational environment, and electronic (online) learning system. The paper emphasizes that the use of information systems is of particular convenience with regard to setting up electronic research and scholarly libraries, which could be accessed over the Internet from just about anywhere in the world regardless of their actual physical location. Along with practical aspects, the author also examines some of the issue’s regulatory foundations and some of the compliance practices related to it. The paper stresses that, in a climate when virtually any object is vulnerable to attack by intruders, of particular relevance is the issue of ensuring information security both domestically and globally. The author concludes by drawing a set of inferences that are both of a practical nature and of a theoretical one.
Regions of the Russian Arctic Zone: State and Problems at the Beginning of the New Development Stage
Authors: Vasilievna Larchenko Lyubov , Aleksandrovich Kolesnikov Roman
Published: April 2019

In recent years, a new market trading in cryptocurrencies and instruments based on them has been formed. The market of This paper The goal of the study is to analyze the degree of differentiation of the Arctic regions of Russia by the key indicators of socioeconomic development, dependence of their economic development on the raw materials industries, which should be accounted to shape an efficient regional policy by the state and achieve the strategic goals for the reclamation and development of the Russian Arctic zone. The methodology of the study is based on a systematic approach to assessing the socioeconomic and sectoral differentiation of the Arctic regions of Russia. A set of general scientific and special research methods was used. The conducted analysis indicates that all the Arctic regions under study have a narrow raw materials nature of the economy, the sectoral structure is poorly differentiated. The policy of equalizing the per capita income and the cost of living in the Arctic regions with other regions of Russia largely determined the outflow of population from the northern regions. The state regional policy in relation to the Arctic regions should take into account their heterogeneity in order to achieve the results outlined in the strategic documents.
Dynamic Analysis of an Optimal Active Suspension System Using Global Search Optimization
Authors: Khalil Shehan Muna , B. Sahari B , Aswan B. Abdul Jalil Nawal , Sai Hong Tang , B. As'arry Azizan
Published: April 2019

This paper addresses ride comfort for quarter car active suspension system. Suspension dynamics are modelled by using two degree of freedom vibrating system, linear with time invariant quarter car model to capture the system dynamics when it is subjected to the road disturbance with different velocities. Global search optimization method is a strategy that overcomes the defects of the suspension system performance index formula, objective function (discontinuity, non-smooth) is used to find the optimal suspension spring stiffness and damping coefficient. The optimal active suspension system design is tested when the active elements is malfunctioned. The optimal design is compared with optimal passive suspension system in terms of ride comfort. The results showed that the optimal passive elements of optimal active suspension system provided better ride comfort ( ) even at the absent of the active elements compared to optimal passive suspension system.
Effects of Parameters of Helmholtz Resonator on Transmission Loss of Hybrid Muffler
Authors: Zaw Thiha , Abu Aminudin , Fawazi Noor , M. Wahab A
Published: April 2019

Expansion chamber and Helmholtz resonators are widely used in noise control. In this paper, they are combined to use as a hybrid muffler. The analysis is done to investigate the influence of the parameters of Helmholtz resonator on transmission loss. The transfer matrix method is used in the analysis. The result of transmission loss from the transfer matrix method is validated with the result from experimental two-load method using four microphones impedance tube. After had the transmission loss of the hybrid muffler been validated, the study was proceeded to investigate the effects of parameters of Helmholtz resonator on the transmission loss. The root mean square value of transmission loss were also calculated to compare the transmission losses clearly. In this paper, we investigated the effect of length of the neck of Helmholtz resonator, the effect of diameter of the neck of Helmholtz resonator, the effect of the length of the Helmholtz resonator cavity and the effect of the diameter of the Helmholtz resonator cavity for stationary medium. It is found that the transmission loss is increased when the diameter of the neck of Helmholtz resonator is increased. When the length of the neck is reduced, the transmission loss is increased. The transmission loss can also be increased by reducing the diameter of resonator cavity. It is better to increase the transmission loss at low frequencies by increasing the length of the resonator cavity.
Cochran’s Q with Pairwise McNemar for Dichotomous Multiple Responses Data: a Practical Approach
Authors: Stephen Donald , Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Shahren
Published: April 2019

When utilizing single-response questions for a survey, researchers often overlook the possibility that an item can have a smorgasbord of viable answers. It results in the loss of information as it forces the respondents to select a best-of-fit option. A multiple-responses question allows the respondent to select any number of answers from a set of preformatted options. The ability to capture a flexible number of responses allows collectively exhaustive concepts to manifest for deductive verification. This paper explores the practical use of Cochran’s Q test and pairwise McNemar test to examine the proportion of responses derived from the results of Multiple Responses Analysis (MRA). This includes Cochran’s Q operation on MRA data table using a simulated data set. Cochran’s Q test detects if there is a difference in the proportion of multiple concepts. In the case of a significant result, it would require a post hoc analysis to pinpoint the exact difference in pairwise proportions. This pairwise difference can be detected by utilizing pairwise McNemar test with Bonferroni Correction. This paper serves as a reference for researchers and practitioners who need to examine the proportion of collectively exhaustive concepts collected from a multiple responses item.
Integrating Infiltration Facility to Urban Road Drainage
Authors: Yau Seng Mah Darrien , Chiat Ng Tze , Josep Putuhena Frederik
Published: April 2019

It is proposed to merge an infiltration facility to the conventional road curb system. Towards this end, a Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) is developed to explore the effectiveness of the proposed component at Riveria housing estate, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The findings show that the integration is effective in reducing peak runoff. The results indicate that a scenario of hollow infiltration trench achieves zero runoff, and a scenario of filled infiltration trench has a 43.6% reduction in runoff compared with existing road drainage condition. Furthermore, the hollow infiltration trench is found to be the best among all the given scenarios. The SWMM modelling results provide a tool to quantitatively measure the probable use of the proposed measures to improve the existing road drainage system.
Augmenting Drainage System in the Old Town of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Authors: Yau Seng Mah Darrien , Ong King Ngu Johnny , Liew Vernon , Hashim Wan Ibrahim Wan
Published: April 2019

Padungan, one of the busiest business districts within Kuching City has been facing difficulties due to its age and inability to manage urban runoff. To sustain its historical heritage value without compromising the beauty and ability to discharge urban runoff, environmental needs have called for a change in urban stormwater management. The main objective of this study is to incorporate StormPav Green Pavement along the backstreet of Padungan and to investigate the effectiveness of the permeable road. The methodology used in this study is by means of computer modelling using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM). There are two models built, simulating conditions as (a) current drainage system facility; (b) implementing StormPav Green Pavement along the back of Padungan Street for the purpose of accommodating runoff from the whole two rows of buildings. From the analysis of modelling scenes, implementing the permeable road is a preferable solution as it encompasses both the present and future needs into the design consideration.
Characteristics Analysis of Bio-Based Silica Extracted from Sarawak Palm Oil Waste
Authors: Nur Amalina Shairah Abdul Samat Nur , Aishah Zulkafly Siti , Zulaikha Kamarul Jaman Ummie , Syuhada Ahmad Zauzi Nur , Rezaur Rahman Md , Baini Rubiyah
Published: April 2019

Due to high production of palm oil, surplus quantities of palm oil wastes such as empty fruit bunches (EFB) and palm kernel shells (PKS) are generated. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of EFB and PKS ashes and their respective bio-silica content when combusted at different temperatures; 400°C, 600°C and 800°C. Several tests like weight loss, colour and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis are conducted. EFB records higher weight loss compared to PKS for all combustion temperatures, thus implying less silica content compared to the later. Both wastes also show the highest weight loss at 99.20% and 98.51% respectively, when they are burnt at 800°C than those combusted at lower temperatures. This happens because more impurities evaporate at 800°C, thus resulting in greater relative amount of silica in the ash. Colour analysis shows that the whiteness of both EFB and PKS ashes are the highest when combustion occurs completely at 800°C, particularly at 71.56 and 42.40 respectively. Besides, FTIR analysis depicts distinct presence of Si-O and Si-O-Si functional groups in both EFB and PKS ashes for all temperatures. It is also shown that combustion at 400°C are insufficient to remove impurities like hydroxyl groups, CH2 components and organic compounds.
Technology-Integrated Collaborative Learning: Convenient Alternative in Developing the Problem Solving Capability and Positive Attitude towards Mathematics
Authors: Wawan W , Marsigit M , Fitria Ningsih Eka , Widyawati Santi , Kusumaningtyas Wahyu , Mahmudi M , Suhono S , Mukhlishin Ahmad , Ganda Putra Fredi , Setiawan Agus
Published: April 2019

This research is aimed to describe a technology-integrated collaborative learning, exploring the student perception associated with the implemented learning method as well as observing the effectiveness of this method compared to the individual method. This research was conducted in Islamic Institute of Ma’arif NU Metro – Indonesia in 2017/2018 academic year. Through the application of cluster random sampling technique, about 28 students were determined as the research sample. The research sample was the fifth semester students of mathematics education who are currently learning the geometric transformation subject. The experimental class which becomes the focus of researcher is consist of 28 students who were derived from the cluster random sampling technique. This research design is a mixed research. Observation sheet, interview, and test of problem solving capability were used as the data collecting instrument. The results of this research indicates that the collaborative process is performing well. The learning process was conducted in the class, not in the computer laboratory. The limited number of laptop did not impact the learning process. The observation results indicate that the level of student enthusiasm in following the learning process is adequately high. The positive comments from students show that the technology-integrated collaborative method has supported them to comprehend the mathematics concepts as well as growing the high intention of learning. Negative comments that occur are associated with the complexity of studied material and the difficulty in using the application for a small number of students. The test results of problem solving capability has shown that the method of technology-integrated collaborative learning provides better results compared to the individual learning..
Computation of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) Using MATLAB Programming In Sustainable Supply Chain
Authors: Zaki Mohamed Noor Ahamad , Hafidz Fazli Md Fdiaua Muhammad , Zul Hafiq Zulkifli Nur , Naqib Abdul Basit Muhamad , Azni Jafar Fairul , Rashidah Mohamad Nor
Published: April 2019

Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) is a well-known method which is currently used by many researchers all around the world. However, the problem lies where the steps are lengthy and consumes time. This paper does the purpose to share a method where Decision Makers (DM) can reduce error or any mistakes while manual compute. A MATLAB programming is develop and field of sustainable supply chain is use as experiment purpose. There is one out of four criteria need to be selected by using FAHP. The criteria are cost, quality, delivery time and supplier distance. Both methods are done simultaneously and the answers were recorded. The percentage accuracy shows 100% for every step showing there is no error and the answers are the same if MATLAB is applied. Final answers for both shows that quality is the highest criterion to be selected based on the weightage.Â Â
Factors Affecting Talent Management towards Gen Y
Authors: Ismail Fadillah , Mardhiyah Nor Aziz Ainul , Ati Norazman Irmaw , Anisah Atab Yaakoub Siti
Published: April 2019

Talent management within organization is a human resource strategy that seeks to develop and retain talented and potential employee. Talent management among Gen Y has obtained critical enthusiasm for the organization. The research objective for this study is to develop conceptual framework of factors affecting talent management among Gen Y in organizations. Gen Y was chosen as the concentration of this investigation in relationship between factors affecting talent management (globalization, knowledge economy, changing the world work, demographic changes, and technology) and talent management. This study enhances to the new challenges and fulfill critical gap that now exists in organization. Thus, this research is important to academia and managerâ€™s level to develop talent management and human resource strategy in the organizations.Â
Human Resource Strategic to Maintain Waste Management in Organization
Authors: Ismail Fadillah , Mardhiyah Nor Aziz Ainul , Md. Syukri Wan Mohamad Ali Wan , Mohd Yusof Halimah
Published: April 2019

The time constraint to concentrate on human resource management and lack of knowledge for the key strategic management of human resource would constrain the expand of the needs for its execution. The objective or motivation behind this study is to investigate the relationship and practice of strategic human resource management, the awareness of the exploration on strategic human resource management improves and professional conduct on waste management in organization. This investigation enhances to the logical group of research to fill the gap that as of now exists in organization. Waste management is chosen as the concentration of this investigation in relationship between strategic human resource management and sustainable competitive advantage. Thus, this research is important to managerâ€™s level and academia for benefit table to business settings further enhancement.Â Â
Initial Probability Distribution in Markov Chain Model for Fatigue Crack Growth Problem
Authors: Sarah Januri Siti , Mohd Nopiah Zulkifli , Kamal Ariffin Mohd Ihsan Ahmad , Masseran Nurulkamal , Abdullah Shahrum
Published: April 2019

Stochastic processes in fatigue crack growth problem usually due to the uncertainties factors such as material properties, environmental conditions and geometry of the component. These random factors give an appropriate framework for modelling and predicting a lifetime of the structure. In this paper, an approach of calculating the initial probability distribution is introduced based on the statistical distribution of initial crack length. The fatigue crack growth is modelled and the probability distribution of the damage state is predicted by a Markov Chain model associated with a classical deterministic crack Paris law. It has been used in calculating the transition probabilities matrix to represent the physical meaning of fatigue crack growth problem. The initial distribution has been determined as lognormal distribution which 66% that the initial crack length will happen in the first state. The data from the experimental work under constant amplitude loading has been analyzed using the Markov Chain model. The results show that transition probability matrix affect the result of the probability distribution and the main advantage of the Markov Chain is once all the parameters are determined, the probability distribution can be generated at any time, x.
Ea Governance towards Sustainability of Ea Practices in Digital Government: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sumarni Hussein Surya , Ismail Zuraini , Nazri Mahrin Mohd.
Published: April 2019

Enterprise Architecture (EA) has been identified as one of the prime initiative to drive the establishment of digital government towards world class public service delivery. However, building upon several public sector agencies that had implemented these initiatives, it was reported as unfavourable in sustaining EA practices. This study aims to i. review and identify related issues ii. identify factors that influence sustainability of EA practices also iii. identify elements of EA governance. Through the systematic literature review (SLR) five related issues were discerned, four key factors were established in sustaining EA practices while five elements of EA governance emerged in the construction of EA governance framework.
Football Player Decision Support System Baghdad-City as a Case Study
Authors: Salman Ban , M. Alhakkak Nada , Musa Jaber Mustafa
Published: April 2019

Decision support system (DSS) is an area of information systems (IS) discipline which focuses on supporting decision-making. DSS includes personal decision support systems, executive information systems, online analytical processing systems, data warehousing, business intelligence, and group support systems. This paper introduced the implementation of a DSS related to football players with a case study.Â
The Effects of Using Semantic Mapping Strategy Training on Reading Comprehension Performance Among Uthm Students
Authors: Binti Mohd Junaid Thuwaibah , . .
Published: April 2019

The objective of this study is to identify the effects of semantic mapping on the reading comprehension texts among University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) degree students. This study sought to determine if there are any benefits in instructing UTHM students to use semantic mapping as a mean of improving their comprehension of information in reading texts. The effects will be measured by comparing the results of pre test and post test conducted among the students.  The sample consisted of 40 UTHM degree students who were from one class.  All of them received the semantic mapping strategy training and sat for both pre test and post test.  The findings indicated that semantic mapping strategy training affected the reading comprehension performance among the students based on the differences in the students’ results of pre test and post test.   The results of this finding can be implied by educators in their teaching and learning process.
Nexus of Money Function and Its Effect on Inflation Rate in Thailand and Indonesia
Authors: Badrudin Rudy , . .
Published: April 2019

This study aims to investigate the development function of money. At the beginning, function of money is a barter between two commodities, C and C'. Then this becomes C-M-C' when the money is once introduced. The M-C-M' occurs when a businessman utilizes the money (M) to produce commodity (C) and resells it to generate more money (M'). Finally, the trading process of M - M' shows the capital or financial market, like the money or security market. The development of the function of money is shown by the changes of the money supply that measured with the inflation rate. This study contributes to advise the central bank in Thailand and Indonesia in managing the role of the central bank's credibility in achieving the inflation target and the proposed rules on monetary policy. Based on the data of 1990-2015 and using ANOVA and the regression analysis (α = 5%) the results show that 1) there is a significantly difference between the currency outside, demand deposits, and quasi-money; 2) the currency outside and the demand deposits in-significantly affects on the inflation rate; 3) the quasi money in-significantly affects and significantly affects on the inflation rate in Thailand and Indonesia.
Wetland Biodiversity of Telaga Air, Sarawak: Perception and Conservation of Local
Authors: M. Dayang Affizzah A , Salbiah E , Athirah B , Shuib M
Published: April 2019

Wetland are among the most productive of the world’s ecosystem and the most threatened tropical ecosystem. Mangrove forest is very useful and gives various benefits and it is extremely productive ecosystem that provide numerous good and services both to the marine environment and people. This research was conducted to identify the factors that influence the perception of local communities towards wetland biodiversity conservation which brings more beneficial towards our daily life. The interest group for this study is focuses on communities who live near the mangroves forest area and the location of study is in Telaga Air, Sarawak. The method that been used in this study was Factor Analysis and multiple regression. There are 15 factors that have been extracted by using Factor Analysis. Out of the factors, only 7 factors that are chosen as independent variables to run the regression analysis with the dependent variable of respondent’s Perception. Lastly, the study found that the factors of community awareness, garbage disposal and level of pollution have a strong relationship with the perception of residents towards wetland biodiversity conservation in Telaga Air. Overall, this study shows that majority of local communities that live nearby mangroves shows a positive attitude towards the conservation of wetland in Kuching. All the activities that being carried out in mangrove area should be monitor by authorities in order to ensure the sustainable of the mangrove forest are protected and guaranteed.
Pomegranate Juice Induced Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis Via Mitochondrial Pathway in Human Lung Aden carcinoma A549 Cells
Authors: Abdul Ghani Radiah , Nurasyikin Nik Abdul Malek Nik , Suryani Mohd Ashari Noor , Abdullah Norzamzila
Published: April 2019

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer which the mortality rate increases year by year. Therapeutic drugs could not control the progression of cancer and it contributes to the side effects in normal cells. Thus, an alternative strategy using natural product becomes a focus today. Punica granatum, known as pomegranate  has demonstrated the anti-proliferative effect in A549 cells. To further confirm its efficacy, this study aimed to investigate the type of cell death and its pathway in A549 cells. Propium Iodide staining was applied to determine the cell cycle profile changes induced by this juice. The determination of type of cell death was done using Annex in-V staining and later will be analyzed using flow cytometer. The pathway to apoptosis was investigated by determining the caspase- 3, 8 and 9 activities. The findings were supported by mitochondrial membrane permeability assay and cytochrome c release detection which were later analyzed using flow cytometer. This study revealed that pomegranate juice induced cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase and apoptosis through intrinsic pathway following 24 h treatment. Pomegranate juice caused loss of mitochondrial membrane permeability after 48 h (p<0.05) exposure and a release of cytochrome c in cytosol after 24 h (p<0.05) and 48 h (p<0.01) exposure in treated A549 cells. In caspases analysis, it was showed that there was activation of caspase-3 following 72 h (p<0.01) treatment and caspase-9 after 48 (p<0.01) and 72 h (p<0.05) exposure in treated A549 cells. It can be concluded that pomegranate juice able to cause A549 cell growth inhibition by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis through mitochondrial pathway.
Control Behavior through Self-Control in Islamic Education
Authors: Suhartini Andewi , Nursobah Asep , Hayati Tuti , Yulianingsih Yuyun
Published: April 2019

Islam views, everyone has the potential to be good and bad that can be actualized in positive and deviant behaviors. Islamic education is a process that converts bad to good the potential actualized in good behavior. There are some efforts that can make a person behave positively, namely self-control, habituation, and the creation of environments. Among all these three things, restraint should be most significant. This article aims to describe the effort to control behavior through self-control in the process of Islamic education. It is based on the assumption that a person's behavior, including teenagers, is the embodiment of knowledge and attitude he had. Meaning and appreciation of the knowledge and experience of one's life became the main controller for the behavior. It took a concrete means of control either heard or seen to make a person have self-control. In the process of Islamic education, the control devices are in the form of good advice approach (mau'izhah hasanah), and a set of good examples (uswah hasanah). Advice heard and interpreted can motivate a person to follow. A figure or a model can be viewed and interpreted to encourage someone to follow. This is the essence of self-control of one's behavior. The research methode was descriptive, located in Purwakarta district West Java Province, Indonesia, with a sample of 6 Scondary High School (SMP), conducted in 2016. The data collection was done by using a questionnaire enclosed and semi-enclosed and equipped with observation and interviews. Data analyzed with quantitative and qualitative approach to describe and explore with categorization and interpretation. The findings in this study is that the efforts to control deviant behavior of students in Islamic Education in Secondary Schools Purwakarta a control efforts to strengthen control by the students themselves who support the practice of the Islamic religion.
The Implementation of Character Education Based on 2013 Curriculum in the Elementary and Secondary Schools of Kupang Nusa Tenggara Timur Indonesia
Authors: . Fahrurrozi , . .
Published: April 2019

This research aimed to know the implementation of character education based on the 2013 curriculum in Kupang City, Nusa Tenggara Timur. The research approach used to obtain the data was qualitative by using survey and descriptive designs. The research was conducted at SD and SMP in Kupang City of (1) SDN Osapa Kecil 2, (2) SD Inpres Osapa, (3) SDN Kelapa Lima 1, (4) SD 2 Don Bosco, ( 5) SD Don Bosco (6) SMPN 5 Kota Kupang, (7) SMPN 8 Kota Kupang. The data were collected using: (1) questionnaire, (2) document, (3) interview, and (4) observation. The research results indicated that the implementation of character education in Kupang City has been integrated as: (1) the teacher has implemented character education as stated in the lesson planning activities. (2) School culture in the effort to support the implementation of character education such as (a) discipline of school attendance, flag ceremony, school rules (b) religiously through greetings, smiles, congregational worship, (c) school programs through the socialization of character education either orally or in writing, (e) clean and healthy life in the form of cleanliness concern towards the school environment, (f) the students’ culture of queuing up for any activity performance.
Challenges Faced by Iz’lah Organization in Minimizing Marriage and Family ‘URF in Gombe, Nigeria
Authors: Abubakar Kumo Aishatu , Sikandar Shah Sayd , Zakariyah Luqman
Published: April 2019

Jam’atu Iz’latil Bid’ah wa Iq’matis Sunnah is a non-governmental Islamic organization working towards the reformation of the Muslim Ummah in compliance with the dictates of Islam. Since its inception in 1980s, Izᾱlah has been conducting da’awa among Muslims as well as non-Muslims. Among its activities is eliminating some of the contradictory customary practices with the dictates of Islam in marriage and family life. Izalah has made some achievements in its efforts. However, there are some challenges that hinder the achievement of its objectives. This study, therefore, aims at assessing the factors that hinder the success of Izalah in minimizing adherence to marriage and family contradictory customs with Islam in Gombe metropolis of Northern Nigeria. This study through a qualitative interview, surveyed the Izalah affiliates and non-affiliates in this aspect. The result found that there are several reasons causing the hitch. Some emanating from the organization itself, and others from the Muslim community which prose as hurdles in the path of social transformation which the Izalah intends to achieve. These includes misapplication of divorce, absence of strong Islamic values, limited human resources capacity, limited communication skills and Modernity. At the end, the study suggest some recommendations to Izalah and the Muslim community in order to minimize some of these obstacles.
Performance analysis of facts devices for reduction of power quality issues in DFIG based WECS integrated to grid
Authors: Rama Sekhar Reddy M , M. Vijaya Kumar Dr
Published: April 2019

Integration of a wind farm with electric grid is an issue that has gained interest due to poor power quality and unmatched power and frequency of grid. Maintenance of power quality has become an important factor in modern power systems. The usage of non-linear loads results in various power quality events which over a period would reduce life and deteriorate the performance of end user equipment. FACTS devices are available that use power electronic components provide efficient solutions for improving power quality in Distribution systems. This paper discusses performance of three FACTS devices SSSC, DSTATCOM and UPQC for mitigating voltage sags, swells and harmonics injected into a DFIG based WECS. The model is developed on MATLAB/ SIMULINK platform and results are presented.
Robo therapist: a sustainable approach to teach basic expressions for special needs children in Malaysia
Authors: Zharif Amin Muhammad , Zamin Norshuhani , Ab Rahim Hazrita , Irdawaty Hassan Nurmala , Diyana Kamarudin Nur
Published: April 2019

Social interaction is an essential component for development of both normal and special needs children. However, many special needs children suffer from a lack of social interaction because they are unable to interpret social cues as well as a failure in social gaze when communicating. One of the ways to cope with these problems is to improve their social cognitive skill by teaching basic emotions through facial expressions. This paper describes the development of a new and sustainable teaching and learning approach using robotics to promote social interaction among special needs children of aged 4-6 years old. The robotic tool can teach basic facial expressions such as happy, sad and angry to increase emotion recognition skill among special needs children. The growing demand for technological innovation to enable empowerment of developing communities requires new and creative educational initiatives. Malaysia has also address it concerns on sustainable education for all spectrum of communities. RoboTherapist is a new teaching and learning method in Malaysia’s special education which targeting the special needs children. The special needs children are children with Autism, children with Down Syndrome, children with ADHD and slow learners. The aim of this research is to make teaching and learning more attentive for special needs children and hence to improve their social interaction in daily is life and gain confidence to communicate with the people around them.
A super wideband circular-shaped fractal antenna loaded with concentric hexagonal slots
Authors: Alluri Srinivasarao , Rangaswamy Nakkeeran
Published: April 2019

This article presents a super wideband (SWB) circular-shaped fourth iterative fractal antenna loaded with concentric hexagonal slots. A tapered microstrip feed and a partial ground plane is used. It has a total size of 40 × 27 × 1.6 mm3. Numerical results of the antenna show that it provides a bandwidth from 1.43 GHz to more than 40 GHz (percentage bandwidth greater than 186%) with a bandwidth ratio of approximately greater than 28:1 for S11 < -10 dB. A prototype of the proposed antenna has been fabricated and its performances are measured up to 15 GHz. A good agreement is achieved between the numerical and experimental reflection coefficient, VSWR and input impedance. Measured radiation patterns at different frequencies and simulated peak gain are presented and discussed. It has the advantages of super wide bandwidth and compact size. The developed antenna is suitable for various wireless communications such as GPS, GSM, UMTS, ISM and UWB.
Is Spiritual Intelligence No Longer Relevant in Business Performance?
Authors: Saad Mazni , Husain Rosita , Mahayuddin Nafiza , Ahmad Aznita , Muthu Kumarasamy Mokana
Published: April 2019

The current study was to examine the mediating role of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) in engaging employees at the workplace. Particularly, this study aimed to at investigating the SQ in the relationship between practices and business performance among the food handlers. The main objective of this research is to examine the mediating effect of the SQ on the business performance (food, services, and atmosphere). Four main SQ dimensions from the ISIS measurement scale were used as a basis to collect the data. A total of 816 data was collected from the food handlers from different government’s off-premises. Analyzed with the Smart PLS, the analysis showed that SQ mediated the relationship between practices and business performance in these three areas. In assessing the structural model estimate, the results of analysis revealed that the direct effect is statistically difference from zero (β_c≠0). Thus, rejected the null hypothesis β_c=0 with a statistically significance showed that there is a mediating effect on the relationship between practices and business performance. The discussion is made in explanation of these results within the context of other researches and suggestions for further research.
Fanaticism of a Korean Boy Band, “Shinee” as Perceived by K-Popers “Shinee World Indonesia” in Karawang Regency
Authors: Abidin Zainal , Tayo Yanti , . Mayasari
Published: April 2019

Korean popular music, or broadly known as K-Pop, is the most noticeable example of hallyu-wave products. Actors, actresses, soloists, duos, and groups consisting of several members are considered as K-Pop performers. In Korea, such performers are popular by the term “idol”. Those who idolize a particular idol, whether it is soloist or group, often join a fans-club called “fandom”. Teenagers as common members of fandom will identify and try to behave in similar way to their idols. Looking at that phenomenon, this study aims to find the motive behind K-Popers “SHINee World Indonesia” fanaticism of a Korean boy band, SHINee.This study applies qualitative method, a research method which is defined as an attempt to get a better understanding regarding the complexity of human interaction. It results in several keywords of qualitative research: process, understanding, complexity, interaction, and human. The researchers adopt qualitative method with phenomenology approach, due to the fact that the research object is closely related to the motive behind K-popers fanatics and their imitative behavior. The researchers realize that the motive and imitative behavior of K-Popers fanatics are processed within themselves, not by the visible behaviors in the outside.This phenomenology research tries to gain knowledge regarding how an early fan constructs the important meaning and concepts in inter-subjectivity frame. Fanaticism process is triggered by a motive which is divided into four reasons: (1) generating interest, (2) knowledge, (3) satisfaction, and (4) absorbing “SHINee” as a part of fanaticism lifestyles.