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Development of Smart Kit Rainwater Harvesting System for Potable Water Purpose
Authors: Sunar N. M. , Kosat A. T. , Harun H. , Hamid N. H. A. , Khalid A. , Zaidi E. , Azhar A. T. S.
Published: April 2019

The Smart Kit Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) system has the potential to contribute to the conservation of clean water usage. The aim of this study is to build an affordable rainwater storage system for all type houses with easy installation and friendly user. The current constraints on the installation of rainwater storage system in the market requires a fairly expensive cost, and skilled technical workers to install it. In contrast, the Smart Kit RWH, is friendly built in a complete set that is easy to install and easy to maintain by homeowners. This system is very suitable for the use in agriculture and farming. This Smart Kit RWH consist of water storage tank, existing gutter and main pipe, first flush diverter and some connector pipe to create this complete system. This product is limited to storing untreated rain water quality, and the quality of rainwater collected can be used as water storage for household and sanitary equipment such as flushing cistern and other potable water usage. Nevertheless, this contributes to the good and the benefits of individuals, communities and nations. This product able to help the rural population in particular of having problems in getting clean water. Hopefully, with the production of this system, it can foster the public's awareness of the advantages and benefits of installing rainwater storage systems at home, plantation and farming.
Forecasting Electricity Consumption Using Fuzzy Time Series
Authors: Tay K.G. , Choy Y.Y. , Chew C.C.
Published: April 2019

Electricity consumption forecasting is important for effective operation, planning and facility expansion of power system.Â  Accurate forecasts can save operating and maintenance costs, increased the reliability of power supply and delivery system, and correct decisions for future development.Â  There is a great development of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) infrastructure since its formation in 1993. The development will be accompanied with the increasing demand of electricity. Â Hence, there is a need to forecast the UTHM electricity consumption for future decisions on generating electric power, load switching, and infrastructure development. Therefore, in this study, the Fuzzy time series (FTS) with trapezoidal membership function was implemented on the UTHM monthly electricity consumption from January 2011 to December 2017 to forecast January to December 2018 monthly electricity consumption. Â The procedure of the FTS and trapezoidal membership function was described together with January data. Â FTS is able to forecast UTHM electricity consumption quite well.
Axial Calibration of QPD Signal based on Stuck Bead Method for Optical Trapping Applications
Authors: Yusof Mohd Farid Mohamad , Yeng , Muhamad Safuan Mat , Ayop Shahrul Kadri
Published: April 2019

Calibration of axial quadrant photodetector (QPD) signal to the trapped bead position in an optical tweezer is important to measure the quantitative mechanical parameter in axial (laser propagation) direction. An alternative calibration based on the Stuck Bead Method (SBM) was proposed in this study. 3 µm polystyrene beads were stuck at the surface of glass coverslip and moved axially around the laser focus. QPD was used to obtain the position dependent intensity profile at three different laser powers (19.8 mW, 34.1 mW, 48.5 mW). The QPD signal-to-distance calibration value was consistent at 26 mV/µm for the used bead at the three laser powers. It was found that the calibration values are independent of laser powers and limited by the resolution of distance adjustment.
Leg Length Discrepancy Effects on Range of Motion in Lower Limb During Walking
Authors: Azizan N. A. , Salhani D. A. , Basaruddin K. S. , Salleh A. F. , Rusli W. M. R. , Sulaiman A. R.
Published: April 2019

Leg length discrepancy (LLD) refers to the medical condition where both legs are noticeable unequal length that could affect the gait and posture, thus may lead to various orthopedic disorders that can have serious repercussions on the individual. In order to ameliorate the rehabilitation of individuals with LLD, it is important to understand the biomechanics of LLD in these individuals. This paper presents a study to investigate on the effect of LLD on the hip and knee joint range of motion. Sandal with insoles was used to simulate the artificial LLD. The sandal’s thickness was increased starting from 0.5 cm up to 4.0 cm with 0.5 cm increment. Eighteen healthy subject need to walk over two force plates. Visual 3D and Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) system were employed for data processing. ROM was compared using the one-way blocked analysis of variance and paired t-test. The results showed that a statistically significance difference in hip and knee ROM for long leg in frontal and sagittal direction, respectively. The ROM for hip was found significance at the minimum LLD level of 2.5 cm while for knee at 1.0 cm. No significance difference found in hip and knee ROM for short leg.
Dengue Incidence Rate Clustering by District in Selangor
Authors: Him Norziha Che , Mohamad Nazeera , Rusiman Mohd Saifullah , Khalid Kamil , Shafi Muhammad Ammar
Published: April 2019

This study presents the used of Generalised Additive Model (GAM) in modelling Dengue Incidence Rate (DIR) with adopted clustering technique for districts in Selangor. This study identified a pattern for monthly observed dengue count and successfully select variables includes number of rainy days and amount of rainfall with time lags, number of locality and population density which significant to DIR in Selangor. Besides, this study found the districts divided into two clusters based on the value of mean DIR from January 2010 to August 2015. The first cluster consist of 6 districts of Selangor with value of mean DIR from 0 to 200 cases per 100,000 population. Meanwhile, there are 3 districts classified in the second cluster with value of mean DIR from 200 to 500 cases per 100,000 population. The Negative Binomial GAM then adopted in this study to able to handle the presence of overdispersion. In conclusion, clustering technique is one of the effective techniques to identify the different district with the higher potential of dengue risk.
Contributing Factors to Science Achievement in TIMSS Malaysia: Direct Model and Indirect Model
Authors: Ismail Mohd Erfy , Samsudin Mohd Ali , Amin Nor Fadila Mohd , Kamarudin Nurzatulshima , Daud Khairul Azhar Mat , Halim Lilia
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which home context, classroom context and school context influence students' science achievement in Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2011. This study involved a total of 5733 respondents from 180 secondary schools in Malaysia based on TIMSS 2011 data. Random sampling using two stage stratified cluster sampling technique was done in selecting the sample. This study also proposes a model containing two exogenous constructs which are parental involvement and school discipline as well as two endogenous constructs which are attitudes towards science and science achievement. This study used structural equation modeling (SEM) technique to test the direct model, indirect model and to determine the strength of the relationship between one variable with another variable. The findings showed that parental involvement has a direct effect on students' attitudes toward science and students' science achievement while the student attitudes towards science have a negative relationship towards students' science achievement.
Online Validation of Relay based Identification and Controller Design with an Anti-Reset Windup for a Binary Distillation Column
Authors: Sarath Yadav Eadala , Indiran Thirunavukkarasu , Priya Selvanathan Shanmuga , UG Ganesh
Published: April 2019

Sequential auto-tuning based model identification is a closed loop approach, which has an extensive benefit compared to conventional methods because of user defined manipulated gain to the process within the verge of instability. Model parameters estimation of multi input multi output process is challenging because of existence of multivariable interaction among the variables. In this paper ideal relay is used as a sequential basis for binary distillation column in real time. Obtaining sustained oscillations in conventional methods is based on trial and error, benefit of relay is that oscillations can be generated as scaling of user defined gains. Predictive PI control algorithm is implemented. Results depicts the efficiency of methodology and importance of anti-reset term in the algorithm.
Water Resources Management of Sedimentation Problems in Terengganu River Basin, Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Asma Ezzatee Mohd Razak Nural , Khairul Amri Kamarudin Mohd , Abd Wahab Noorjima , Shakir Mohd Saudi Ahmad , Hafiz Md Saad Muhammad , Marcus Ata Frankie , Hafizza Mohd Amran1 Nurul
Published: April 2019

Water resource management is important for human well-being, ecosystems development and protection of existing water bodies from pollution and exploitation. Water resource management and sedimentation are carried out in Terengganu River Basin, Terengganu. The main objective is to study water resources management on sediment problems in the Terengganu River Basin. The Gravimetric method was used to analysis the TSS measured in mg/L. 250 ml water sample was needed for each study area (each station). Based on the cross section trend and the average downstream and middle section of the Sungai Terengganu system, the average TSS level is higher than the upper section. The minimum width allocation of river reserves to control development near the river is based on the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). Finally, there are a few recommendations of sedimentation management around Terengganu River Basin that will improve the river water quality, especially in Malaysia.Â
Environmental Awareness Level Among University Students in Malaysia: A Review
Authors: Jusoh Syazni , Khairul Amri Kamarudin Mohd , Abd Wahab Noorjima , Hafiz Md Saad Muhammad , Huda Rohizat Nurul , Hazwani Nik Mat Nik
Published: April 2019

Environmental awareness is one concept to understand the fragility of our environment and importance of its protection. Environmental awareness program among university students have greatly improved over the years. However, environmental issues always arise as a disaster in the world. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to review the level of environmental awareness issue among universities students in Malaysia. The result showed the level of environmental awareness among university students had high level of knowledge but the level of practices was moderate. They are not applicants and practice this awareness in their life. Therefore, more effective initiatives need to be due by the authorities and the government to preserve our environment. The level of knowledge and practice of the environment care has greatly contributed to the environmental sustainability in Malaysia.Â Â
Death Rate Analysis Due to Suicide
Authors: Syaiful Nizam Abu Hassan Mohd , Khairul Amri Kamarudin Mohd , Hafiz Md Saad Muhammad , Abd Wahab Noorjima , Halimatul Nur Adeni Sabri Ummi , Nurkhairunnisa Wan Hashin Wan , Syakinah Wahab Nor , Nur Syazwani Raja Md Yusoh Raja , Amalina Fatehah Yusoff Nur , . .
Published: April 2019

Suicide is an act committed by an individual consciously aiming to end or eliminate the life itself. But when their act of suicide failed they were categorized as attempted suicide. This is not a new thing for modern society today. According to official statistics, there are about one million people committed suicide around the world within one year, and this amount does not include those killed by others or those killed in the war. Therefore, the study aims to analyze suicide rates recorded by the five countries with the highest rates of suicide and assess the differences in the frequency of suicide cases between men and women. In addition, this study will identify the methods or methods used to commit suicide and what are the risk factors that cause an individual to decide to end his life. The methods used to commit suicide will also be explained more clearly. Suicide symptoms can be serious in society if preventive measures at the early stage are not taken. This study is expected to help future researchers to find ways to save these unlucky ones from doing something that can harm themselvesÂ Â
Globalisation and Gender Equality in Education: Government and NGOâ€™s Roles in Empowering Women
Authors: Jeini Usoh Elni , Adolf Ohyver Daniel , Puad Mat Som Ahmad , Abu Bakar Norsuhaily
Published: April 2019

One of the remarkable advantages of globalisation is people having more access to adequate education, both for formal and informal. Although education is not shared evenly all over the world, through globalisation, there is an awakening process when most countries realise that education is not only a crucial factor in developing human resources, but also essential for economic improvement and technology expansion. Education is a primary need and a fundamental right for everyone, yet many women still lack of education, which has the potential to enhance their lives, particularly to fight against poverty. This article will argue that education needs in rural areas in Indonesia are not being shared equally by both genders. The results show that globalised standards of education are falling short for female students due to several reasons, such as financial constraints and cultural preferences for males. Therefore, the roles of the government and NGOs are vitally important in empowering women, particularly in rural areas. This article also draws the ethnographic data from rural areas in Minahasa Regency in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This article recommended that the government should enhance the access to all educational stages, improve the education quality and distribute more funds in education to implement the educational fees exemption program. It can be concluded that NGOs can play the important role in assisting the government strategies. The roles may be conducted by embarking on campaigns for education. It may lead to increasing number of education enrolment and enlarging the opportunity for children and women to attain sufficient education.Â Â
The Impact of Service Quality, Subjective Norms, and Voluntariness on Acceptance of Providerâ€™s Mobile Telecommunication Service in Jordan
Authors: Ali Theeb Alnawafleh Enas , Malek A Tambi Abdul , Aziz Abdullah Abdul , Abdulraheem Ali Alsheikh Ghaith , Liza Ghazali Puspa , . .
Published: April 2019

Technology has made life easier in todayâ€™s world. In addition, developments in technologies and communication have become commonplace for majority of people. Global telecommunication development has reduced distances around the globe, and made it easy for businesses to proliferate worldwide. This study explored the factors affecting the use of telecommunication services among customers through mobile phones. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been extensively used in the field of technology use but is lacking when it comes to factors that affect customersâ€™ intention to use service as they focus more on technology. On the basis of review findings, there is a positive relationship between service quality, subjective norms, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of service and voluntariness moderates the relationship between subjective norms and intention to use service. These and other relationships are considered in the development of a Service Acceptance Model.Â Â
Food Choice Determinants of Island Tourists: an Implication Towards Sustainable Island Tourism
Authors: Hafiz Zainal Shukri Wan , Ismail Fathilah , Puad Mat Som Ahmad , Alia Fahada W Ab Rahman N
Published: April 2019

This study aims to investigate factors that influence food choice of international tourists at small island settings. In this study, Perhentian Island was selected as a representative of small islands as the island received the largest number of international tourists, particularly in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. A close-ended questionnaire survey was conducted at various tourism spots in Perhentian Island and a total of 173 international tourists were interviewed in this study. Descriptive analysis was applied to summarize the tourists profile and travel pattern. Satisfaction gap analysis generated important factors that influence food choice among island visitors. As the majority of the international tourists to island destinations in Malaysia were on a multi-destination vacation, the results of the study could be crucial to the real needs and expectations of island tourists in Malaysia. Finally, effective development and marketing strategies could be devised to enhance the growth of food tourism, targeting remote island destinations in Malaysia.Â
Dispositional of Goal Orientation in Soccer Player Performance on Different Position
Authors: Bisyri Husin Musawi Maliki Ahmad , Razali Abdullah Mohamad , Juahir Hafizan , Nazarudin Nuraini , Shuhada Razak Hawa , Atikah Nik
Published: April 2019

This study investigates dispositional of goal orientation in player performance on different positions. Data were obtained from 223 participants in a research aged 13 to 17 years old in Malaysia. Data interpretation was carried out using cluster analysis (CA) and discriminant analysis (DA).Â  Players completed the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ) and physical fitness test (v sit-up, agility, speed 5m, 10 and 20m, sergeant jump, sit and reach). CA was applied on motivation orientation which divided group according to their homogenous and DA was use for psychology that determine differences on player performance in different soccer positions. CA projected three groups form known as HTHE, LTME and MTLE and DA successfully discriminate three groups on 13 independent variables with 79.82% (forward stepwise) with total of 67 potential players. Each dispositional groups of goal orientation tend to show specific characteristics, attribute of soccer performance and physiological capacity. Finding of this study show insight of motivational dispositional characteristic lead to discrepancies of soccer performance and characterize the suitable players on each position in soccer.Â Â
Relationship of Job Satisfaction and Demographic Variables in Terengganu Public Universities
Authors: Amalyna Radzali Nur , Abu Bakar Norsuhaily
Published: April 2019

The study on job satisfaction among academic staff at Public Universities in Terengganu is aimed at identifying the level and factors towards their job satisfaction while serving at public universities. This study involved 298 respondents voluntarily. The characteristics of the collected respondents' demographic variables are divided into 9 sections consisting of gender, age, level of education, position of status, service period, position, and other positions within the department. The involved respondents are based on the different levels of academic staff ranging from Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Professor. Among these respondents were those holding various administrative posts such as Central Director, Dean, Deputy Dean and Head of Department or Head of School. All of the demographic information of these respondents are collected through a survey distributed to them. The results of this finding have been analysed in the form of tables based on the number and percentage of respondents.Â
Analysis Contribution and Effectiveness of Local Taxes Toward Original Regional Income at Bandung City
Authors: Nababan Daniel , Gumilar Sambas Putra Ivan , . .
Published: April 2019

This research is done to analyze the magnitude of contribution and effectiveness of local taxes toward original regional income at Bandung City. Method that used is descriptive analysis. Analysis result show that contribution of local taxes has contribution toward original regional income. The higher contribution of local taxes in 2013 is 82,763% and the lower in 2010 is 68,671%. Effectiveness of local taxes has effective toward original regional income. The higher effectiveness of local taxes in 2011 is 122,181% and the lower in 2016 is 78,210%. The results of data analysis use SPSS Version 20 showed that the result of hypothesis testing partially is contribution of local taxes has impact toward original regional income, and effectiveness of local taxes has impact toward original regional income. The result of hypothesis.Â Â
The Impact of Audit Committee and Internal Audit towards Financial Statement Quality: External Audit and Corporate Governance as Intervening Variables
Authors: . Islahuzzaman , . Syafdinal , Arsalan Syakieb , Lisa Aryanti Maya
Published: April 2019

A financial statement is a crucial matter since its quality is declining. This research developed and tested a theoretical model which identified factors directly or indirectly contributing to the financial statement quality, namely audit committee and internal audit; meanwhile, external audit and corporate governance were considered as antecedent factors having impact on the report. The objective of the research is to gain insight on such factors. The objective of the research is to gain insights on factors that affect such reports. The findings showed consistent evidence supporting the theoretical model. They also showed how AC and IA simultaneously and partially impacted the quality of financial statements (QFS). AC and IA directly or indirectly affect the quality of the financial statement. They also have indirect effects through CG and EA in enhancing the quality to 77%.Â
The Quality of Service Affect Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction as Intervening Variables in Indonesian Zalora
Authors: Wiludjeng Sunu Purwaningdyah Sri , Haizam Mohd Saudi Mohd , Maya Dora Yenny , Martri Dwinto
Published: April 2019

Zalora Indonesia is one of the biggest fashion online shopping centers in Indonesia that provides men's and women's fashion needs. The company strives to satisfy its customers by improving service quality, but there are still complaints experienced by Zalora Indonesia customers. This makes the authors interested in examining the ability of service quality to influence consumer loyalty through satisfaction as an intervening variable in Zalora Indonesia consumers (Online Business Studies in Zalora Indonesia). The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction and consumer loyalty. The samples taken were Zalora consumers using accidental sampling techniques. The tools used are simple regression and hierarchical regression. The results showed that service quality influences customer satisfaction positively and significantly, satisfaction was also influences loyalty significantly, and service quality was able to influence loyalty, but was not mediated by satisfaction (Z) as an intervening variable in Zalora Indonesia.
Enterprise Architecture Model for a Rural Healthcare Service Facility in Java Indonesia
Authors: Lestari Sri , Mustikawati Novy , Bahri Samsul
Published: April 2019

The purpose of the enterprise architecture design is to align Technology Information with business for fulfilling the needs of the organization in the rural healthcare service facility sector. In this research, Enterprise Architecture design use Framework TOGAF Architecture Development Method. The research is focused in the rural healthcare service facility in Bandung, Indramayu and Brebes cities in Java Indonesia. The results provide enterprise architecture model for a rural healthcare service facility in Java Indonesia. This study is perhaps one of the first model for rural healthcare service facility in Java Indonesia.
Shaping Tourist Destinations Through Language and Visual Elements on Tourism Websites: A Tourism Discourse Perspective
Authors: Arfin Muhammad Salim Muhammad , Puad Mat Som Ahmad , . .
Published: April 2019

Official tourism website has become an essential aspect in shaping tourist destinations. Tourism websites are an essential tool in shaping the norms and values of the destinations which travelers have to visit — however, only very few research which focused on the integration of the language element and visual element in shaping tourist destination images. Thus, this study aims to investigate how effective is the use of language and visual elements in shaping the tourist destination on the tourism websites of Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia. This research employed a discourse approach to analyze both language and visual elements. Data was collected via online documentation and semi-structured interview and analyzed using both textual and visual analysis. The use of lexical and syntactical aspects in the official tourism websites in Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia are the focus of textual analysis. Furthermore, visual elements such as modality and salience are also looked over. The findings reveal that both, textual and visual elements, complement each other as tourism discourse resources, in realizing Indonesia’s tourism destinations as attractions on official tourism websites (OTWs).
Sediment Management Strategies for Hydropower Reservoirs in Active Agricultural Area
Authors: A.Z Abdul Razad , N.A Abbas , Sidek. L Mohd , J.L Alexander , K Jung
Published: April 2019

Ringlet, Jor and Mahang reservoirs are part of Cameron Highlands â€“ Batang Padang Hydroelectric Scheme. Conversion of forest to agricultural and urban area within the catchment has caused Ringlet Reservoir to suffer severe sedimentation problem and waste dumping. This has caused operational difficulties to the hydropower operator. Based on estimation, sediment inflow into Ringlet Reservoir has increased multiple folds from 25,000 m3/year in 1960s up to between 120,000 m3/year to 200,000 m3/year in 2010. This reduces the total storage capacity of Ringlet Reservoir to almost 50% of its original design value, and subsequently affects Jor and Mahang Reservoirs. Bertam Intake is often choked by the sediment built up within the area, thus limiting the running hours of the plant to generate electricity. Without sediment management strategies, the incoming sediment load into Ringlet Reservoir would increase tremendously and can cause the hydropower scheme to cease operation faster that its design life expectancy. Various mitigation strategies have been implemented such as dredging, construction of check dams and settling basins and flushing from the bottom outlet, resulting to an increase in storage. Despite these efforts which focus within the reservoir, the best solution is by control the sediment and waste at source, through the concept of an integrated catchment management. This requires concerted effort from the local authorities and public to ensure successful implementation. This paper outlines the methods, analyses and results of various mitigation strategies.
The Analysis of Outdoor Climate, Moist Air Enthalpy and their Relation to Cooling Energy Consumption in the Tropics
Authors: Rattanongphisat Waraporn , Suwannakom Anantachai
Published: April 2019

The air conditioned auditorium classroom was monitored for energy consumption by a monitoring platform. One year collected data from energy consumption and indoor climate monitoring systems and outdoor climate data in Phitsanulok province, Thailand, where its climate classified as the tropics, was employed to determine their relation by regression analysis. The analysis of climate data showed that the outdoor temperature above 26 oC was accounted for 70% of the year this emphasizes on cooling requirement. Furthermore, the hourly cooling energy consumption ranged from 8.1 to 10.3 kWh for indoor air temperature between 20 oC and 32 oC. Â The higher outdoor temperature causes the greater cooling energy consumption. The correlation between outdoor temperature and cooling energy consumption with linear regression showed the correlation coefficient of 0.38 while the correlation between temperature difference and enthalpy difference of the outdoor and indoor found the correlation coefficient of 0.71. This pointed out that the outdoor tropical climate highly affected to the cooling energy demand.
A Review on the Treatments for Monocular Visual Impairment for the Development of a Visual Aid
Authors: Ravindran Nirvenesh , Mohamed Hassan
Published: April 2019

Amblyopia is the most commonly found monocular visual impairment in the world. This paper presents an initial investigation into developing a visual aid for monocular visual impaired patients. The investigations conducted in this paper include those from direct interviews from consultant ophthalmologist. Investigations include reviewing the principle required to be embedded into the visual aid such as the distance and depth perception. Stereoscopic cameras and algorithms are also further discussed to interlink with the concepts of depth perception. Monocular visual impairment can most of the time be caused by medical conditions like amblyopia or glaucoma, and rarely caused by accidents and external factors. Thus, existing treatments for amblyopia, the effectiveness and challenges of the treatment are also clearly investigated and scrutinized in this paper. Some of the existing treatments include refractive therapy, occlusion therapy, atropine injections, perceptual learning, pharmacological treatment and acupuncture. This study has provided a clear insight into the requirements of developing a visual aid, thus further addressing the challenges faced by the treatments in this impairment.
Prediction of Blue Water Footprint Accounting for Water Treatment Plants in Kuantan River Basin
Authors: N. Moni Syazwan , A. Aziz Edriyana , A. Malek M. , Mokhtar Nadiah , Borhan Amirul A.
Published: April 2019

Water treatment plants (WTPs) in Kuantan river basin abstracts water from the blue water source, which is the Kuantan river. Therefore, by accounting the blue water footprint (WFb), the overall water consumption for all five WTPs Â namely; Sungai Lembing, Bukit Sagu, Panching, Semambu, and Bukit Ubi can be obtained. In order to predict the value, Backpropagation method is the best method to be used due to the historical data obtained from the WFb accounting for all five WTPs above. The objective of this study is to predict the overall blue water consumption for water treatment plants located along Kuantan river basin using Backpropagation method in artificial neural network. In this study, WFb has been accounted throughout all water treatment plants by using reference from water footprint manual. Then, the WFb will undergo a series of testing using application in MATLAB software in order to predict the future value based on historical data from 2015 until 2016. As a result, the total WFb accounting obtained was 190,543,378.2 m3/day, while the total maximum capacity of the WTPs was 189,654,000 m3/day. Hence, the prediction value that kept increasing will not be able to cater the future demand due to unstoppable urbanization.
AR Oriented Pose Matching Mechanism from Motion Capture Data
Authors: Iqbal Javid , Sidhu Manjit Singh , Ariff Mutahir Bin Mohamed
Published: April 2019

Pose matching and skeletal mapping method are an integral part of Augmented Reality (AR) based learning technology. In this paper a mechanism for pose matching is presented based on extraction of skeletal data from the dance trainerâ€™s physical movements in the form of color defined images snapped by Kinect, where each pose is modelled by a sequence of key movements and continues data frames. In order to extract the exact matched pose, the frame sequence is divided into pose feature frame and skeletal data frame by the use of pose matching dance training movement recognition algorithm (PMDTMR). This proposed algorithm is compared with other published methods in terms of frame level accuracy and learning time of dance session. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms the state of art techniques for successful identification and recognition of matched pose between the dance trainer and the expert of the pre-recorded video through the Kinect sensor.
Phosphorus and Nitrogen Treatment of Reservoir Water using Zeolite
Authors: S.B Ainun. , R Kugaann. , M.F Chow.
Published: April 2019

Eutrophication in reservoir and tributaries causes obstruction of water flow and increased concentration of organic matter and plant production. The purpose of this project is to research about development of a cost-effective, affordable, efficient and portable Total Phosphorus (TP) and Total Nitrogen (TN) removal agent, transferrable across the target market to facility owners and individuals in the world. Two types of pellet composition were chosen for this project which is zeolite plus clay and the other one is clay only. Implementing a chemical adsorption technique of a clay-zeolite media is unique to the industry. The project outcome was intended to create and test a bench scale apparatus with engineered adsorption clay-zeolite media, and prepared for further field analysis, such as pH stabilization and many more. From the result analysis, we have found that as the contact time increases, the removal efficiency of the pellets also increases. It is clear that pellet with clay and zeolite composition has a better adsorption rate on removal efficiency about 53% for TP and 82% for TN rather than clay only pellet about 48% TP and 67% TN. Since the synthetic solution has a concentration of 5mg/L for both phosphorus and nitrogen, the only variables are pellet composition, pH, temperature and contact time. Both pellets have their pH increasing as the contact time increases.
Passive Congregation Theory for Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO): an Application in Reservoir System Operation
Authors: Hossain Md. Shabbir , Sidek Lariyah Bte Mohd , Marufuzzaman Mohammad , Zawawi M. H.
Published: April 2019

Particle swarm optimisation (PSO) is a very well-known method and has a strong background in optimisation filed to solve different non-linear, complex problems especially in creating the reservoir release policies. This research modified the particle updating process of the standard PSO algorithm by including the passive congregation (PC) theory. The passive congregation theory of natural beingâ€™s social behaviour is adopted to updated the standard PSO algorithm and used to develop and optimise a reservoir release policy for monthly basis. The inflow data to the dam/reservoir has categorised into three different categories (High, medium and low). The problem is formulated on correspondence to the release and capacity constraints. Water deficit from the release is aimed to be minimised and formulated as the main objective function. Monthly releases are taken as the main objective variables and are essentially control the water deficit of the process. The standard form of PSO then compared with the updated version and the results is analysed by adopting different performance measuring indicators such as reliability, vulnerability and resilience. The results showed that the updated PSO-PC is more capable of the standard PSO (5% more reliable; 0.02 less vulnerable and 1.5 more resilience) in providing optimum results for a reservoir system.
Value Engineering in Building Information Modelling for Cost Optimization of Renovation Works: a Case Study
Authors: Usman Fathoni , Jalaluddin Nur Adibah , Hamim Sumi Amariena
Published: April 2019

Implementation of Value Engineering (VE) in the construction industry has become a proven technique for cost optimization. This paper presents a review of the implementation of BIM in construction industry. The factors that triggered and hinder the implementation of VE and BIM in the current industry and a case study of the application of VE using BIM for cost optimization of renovation works are also discussed. The project which was used for the case study is the renovation of shop lot units to be used as a student centre where student activities will be placed. 3D models of the project were developed as BIM model that provide strong visualization when creating alternatives for VE processes. The function analysis, risk analysis and life-cycle cost analysis were applied to determine the value index for each developed alternative. It shows that the implementation had successfully reduced the cost by approximately 27% and the value of the project increased after the process.
Vege-Grout: a Potential Bio-Grout Material from Vegetable Waste for Bio-Cementation
Authors: Omar RC , Taha Hairin , Roslan R. , Baharuddin INZ
Published: April 2019

Studies have reported that the calcite precipitation induced by ureolytic bacteria through the hydrolysis of urea was influenced by several important factors including the concentration of calcium ions, the surrounding pH and temperature. Recently, the microbial induced calcite precipitations (MICP) were further explored using natural elements and microorganisms from the environment. Vegetable waste provides a proper substrate for microorganismâ€™s growth and activities. In this study, the calcite forming ability of indigenous bacteria in the vegetable waste was investigated by mixing the extract of vegetable waste known as vege-grout with sandy soil. The vege-grout optimum content was determined by unconfined compression test to find the suitable ratio of vege-grout content. The results showed that there was an increase of compressive strength after 28 days of curing with vege-grout and significant improvement in soil shear strength. SEM and EDX analysis showed aggregation of soil particles and formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Microbiological analysis of vege-grout extract indicated the presence of ureolytic bacteria that could be responsible for the bio-cementation process. ICP-MS analysis showed that the vege-grout contained a rich source of carbon, nitrogen and calcium elements. The findings have demonstrated the potential application of vegetable waste for microbial cementation of soil particles.
Climate Change Impact Assessment to the Proposed Coal Fired Power Plant Project at East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Samsuri Rohmat , Kamal Fauzan , Hayder Gasim
Published: April 2019

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) exploring possibility to build a coal-fired power plant at the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. With the growing awareness of potential challenges that may arise in the future power plants as a result of climate change, TNB has appointed a team which encompasses of Energy Ventures Division (EV), TNB and Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research (TNBR) to conduct Climate Change Impact Assessment to the Proposed Coal Fired Power Plant at the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This study are to provide guideline on how climate change impacts assessment can be carried out, investigate potential climate change threats to be considered in the design of a coal-fired power plant. Potential sites siting for the proposed coal fired plant were assessed whilst literature review on global and local climate change prediction and projection was conducted.Â  Only 3 sites had fulfilled the criteria for a coal fired power plant which only 1 was selected as the Pilot Site (JG5) for this Study. The study had concluded that the climate change had significant impact to the proposed coal-fired power plant. The climate change threats are sea level rise, increase intensity of rainfall and extreme wind to the associated coal-fired power plant design i.e. coal import and handling facilities, shore and flood protection which based A1B scenario outlined in the SRES Storyline of AR4.
Design and Development of Mini Portable Cooler for Breastmilk Storage
Authors: Abd Malek Norhazwani , Osman Siti Zulaika , Ehsan Nurhusna Mohamad , Roslan Nurzanariah , Rosli Mohd Fakhri
Published: April 2019

This paper presents the design and development of a mini portable cooler that utilizes the Peltier effect to cool the human expressed breast milk (EBM) within 24 hours at the temperature range between 4Â°C-15Â°C to maintain the high quality of the EBM for use at a later date and the health of the baby who consume it. It is developed to overcome the tediousness of using cooler bag/box, which requires ice packs that need repetitive freezing. A few prototypes with different sizes and body materials, namely polystyrene, polypropylene and aluminium, were successfully developed and tested to get the minimum temperature using 5V power supply. In all graphs, the temperature is decreasing with time. The smallest size of the cooled space (18cm of width, 12cm of length and 14cm of height) has the lowest temperature compared to the other sizes for each body material. However, the lowest temperature of all body materials is obtained from aluminium with 11.2Â°C at 100 minutes. It also reaches below 15Â°C the fastest which is at 80 minutes compared to the other prototypes that need longer time. All in all, aluminium is the best body material for the mini portable cooler developed in this project.
Pollutant Loading Analysis of Suspended Solid, Nitrogen and Phosphorus at Bertam Catchment, Cameron Highlands using MUSIC
Authors: Noh N.S.M. , Sidek L.M. , Haron S.H. , Puad A. H. M. , Selamat Z.
Published: April 2019

This paper aimed to analyze the pollutant loading composition of suspended solids, nitrogen and phosphorus in urban stormwater at Cameron Highlands which known as popular tourism, agriculture and function as reservoir water to generate electricity. Researchers found the urban stormwater quantity modeling has achieved sufficient accuracy benchmark. However, modeling stormwater runoff quality is relatively difficult and largely depends on catchment characteristics/land-uses. Model of Urban Stormwater Improvement Conceptualization (MUSIC) estimates pollutant transport from catchments and stormwater treatment through different application of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Result obtained from the observed and calculated data was compared with MUSIC's estimations under a similar scenario where no applications of BMPs. As a second scenario, series of treatment train is propose for each sub-catchments based on the suitability and verification on site that consists of constructed stormwater treatment BMPs (wetlands, bio-retention, on-site detention, sediment basin and gross pollutant traps). Implementation of BMPs reduce nearly 100% of gross pollutant, 65% - 83% TSS, 40% - 66% TP and 52% - 78% due to effectiveness of BMPs in treating the pollutant within different landuse. As a summary, MUSIC can conceptually determine the effectiveness of BMPs without giving a detailed design.
Development Gross Pollutant Management Strategies Knowledge Database using ArcGIS
Authors: H. Haron S. , F. M. Said N. , M. Sidek Basri L. , Basri H. , M. Zahari N. , C. Muda Z. , M. Dom N. , Sthumaira@yahoo.com R.
Published: April 2019

This study aims to suggest an efficient method for the management of gross pollutants. The local data collected will finally become input to Innovative Gross Pollutant Management Strategies Knowledge Database, which will help engineers or local authorities to manage the GPTs efficiently. Furthermore, the knowledge management portal ensures knowledge sharing and the establishment of knowledge bank for Gross Pollutant under Malaysian condition. The developed gross pollutant management strategies knowledge database is able to assist the client during inspection & maintenance data collection using ArcGIS Collector. The data will be uploaded into the web base ARC GIS Online System, enable better management of gross pollutant traps, in term of inspection & maintenance. The result obtained in this study provides information that can help future decision for GPTs installation and maintenance program. Ultimately, the data obtained will assist the engineers and local authorities to implement appropriate strategies for trapping gross pollutants in an urban area, expand the sources for managing gross pollutants in order to rehabilitate the river system and preparing budget allocation for GPTs operation & maintenance.
Radioecological Monitoring of Adjacent Territories to the Former Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, East Kazakhstan
Authors: Duyssembaev Sergazy , Serikova Ainur , Suleimenov Shyngys , Ikimbayeva Nurgul , Zhexenayeva Assel , Akhemtzhanova Aizhan , Atambayeva Zhibek
Published: April 2019

This paper presents the results of complex radioecological monitoring of the territories, which are situated near the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, East Kazakhstan region. Â The radiometric measurements showed that the concentration of radon and beta particles are below the permissible levels. EROA values of a radon in rooms fluctuates from 44 Bq/m3 to 195 Bq/ m3. The measured values of fluency of betta-particles in all the studied points are less than 10 freq/ min*cm2. A specific activity of radionuclides, such as Am-241, Cs-137 and Â Pu â€“ 239/240Â  in soils, plant, water, meat and milk were evaluated.Â Â Â
Vehicular Ad hoc Network for Intelligent Transport System: A review
Authors: Saad Talib Mohammed , Hassan Aslinda , Hussin Burairah , Abdul-Jabbar Mohammed Ali , Abdulhussian Hassan Ali , Awad Mutlag Ammar
Published: April 2019

the numbers of accidents are increasing in an exponential manner with the growing of vehicles numbers on roads in recent years. Â This huge number of vehicles increases the traffic congestion rates. Therefore, new technologies are so important to reduce the victims in the roads and improve the traffic safety. The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) represents an emerging technology to improve the road's safety and traffic efficiency. ITS have various safety and not safety applications. Numerous methods are intended to develop the smart transport systems. The crucial form is the Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (VANET). VANET is becoming the most common network in ITS. It confirms humanâ€™s safety on streets by dissemination protection messages among vehicles. Optimizing the traffic management operations represent an urgent issue in this era a according to the massive growing in number of circulating vehicles, traffic congestions and road accidents. Street congestions can have significant negative impact on the life quality, passenger's safety, daily activities, economic and environmental for citizens and organizations. Current progresses in communication and computing paradigms fetched the improvement of inclusive intelligent devices equipped with wireless communication capability and high efficiency processors.Â Â
Hallumi Type Cheese Production Technology and Its Nutritive Value
Authors: Kapshakbayeva Zarina , Mayorov Aleksandr , Moldabayeva Zhanar , Baitukenova Sholpan , Utegenova Asiya , Okuskhanova Eleonora
Published: April 2019

Nowadays in Kazakhstan the assortment of products produced from goat's milk is currently not so great. The main problem with the lack of products based on goat's milk is that goat's milk, as an industrial raw material, has been little studied. This article examines the effectiveness of the use of goat milk in the production of cheese type halloumi. According to the studies, it was found that the use of whole milk for cheese production allows increasing the yield of the finished product. Also an enzyme preparation is selected, which ensures the optimal process ofÂ  goat's milk proteins coagulation. The article also reflects the results of a comparative analysis of an experimentally produced cheese sample with authentic Halloumi cheese made in Cyprus.Â Â