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Peculiarities of differentiation of legal regulation of pharmaceutical workers’ labour
Authors: Sydorenko Anna , Melnyk Olena
Published: November 2019

The paper deals with peculiarities of legal regulation of pharmaceutical workers’ labour. Exercising the right to work is determined and analyzed. The authors prove that differentiation originates from special legislation. They determine what globalization is in the modern society. The paper analyzes the differentiation of pharmaceutical workers’ labour through the prism of such objective reasons as industry affiliation, working conditions, the nature of labour relations between an employee and an employer, and their content is determined. The study draws attention to the fact that industry affiliation is characterized by the importance of the industry for society and the degree of provision of public health institutions with highly skilled specialists, as well as the production process. The paper determines that working conditions are specific for each industry and workplace. It is proved that pharmaceutical workers have harmful and dangerous working conditions. Working conditions have to satisfy the requirements to the fulfilment of labour duties without life and health hazard. It is analyzed that the nature of labour relations between an employee and an employer are determined by the nature of labour and employment contract term. It is proved that the differentiation of pharmaceutical workers’ labour is expressed through special rules, which allows them to exercise their rights and obligations and to enjoy certain guarantees.
Readiness of independency in health care management for young adults with cerebral palsy
Authors: Rozkalne Zane , Mukans Maksims , Vetra Anita
Published: November 2019

Transition from paediatric to adult health care services is a crucial process for young adults with long-term medical conditions and well organized and coordinated transition process has been strongly highlighted. The aims of this research were to assess the young adults with cerebral palsy overall readiness for adult life, the independency in health care management and independency impacting factors. Eighty young adults (age range 16–21 years) with CP and normal or slightly decreased mental function participated. There were done “face-to-face” structured interviews using the Rotterdam Transition Profile and the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire also the characteristics of participants were obtained. It was revealed that young adults with cerebral palsy show low levels of participation in almost all domains of transition to adult life, the level of attendance of rehabilitation services is not sufficient, and the level of independency for young adults with CP in health care management is between phases of preparation and action. The most impacting factor for independency in health care management was found to be the cognitive status.
Development Model for Program-Target Budgeting in Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation
Authors: Mulendeeva L.M. , Glukhova A.G. , Glukhov G.V.
Published: November 2019

Over the past few years, the introduction of program-target method, that could improve the efficiency of planning public expenditures, has been the priority of the budget policy of the Russian Federation. The aim of this paper is to construct a model for the development of program-target budgeting. As the result of the study the development model for program-target budgeting in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation was constructed. Financial, organizational, methodological and regulatory factors were taken into account in the process of model construction. The application of this model will contribute to the growth of program-target budgeting viability and will increase the efficiency of budget expenditures.
Improvement of Formation and Implementation of Deposit Policy in Russian Commercial Banks
Authors: Manyaeva V.A. , Rykov S.V. , Tershukova M.B. , Milova L.N.
Published: November 2019

Under current market conditions, the problem of attracting available cash assets of natural and legal persons to bank deposits is one of the urgent tasks in the banking sector of the Russian Federation. Under circumstances of high competition and instability in financial markets, the issue of formation, implementation and objective assessment of deposit policy in commercial banks is becoming increasingly important. Reasonable deposit policy should take into account the selected priorities for further growth and improvement of quantitative and qualitative indicators of bank activity, its customers’ characteristics, and socio-economic conditions in the country. Deposit policy has a great impact on the liquidity and bank ability to meet payments. The authors studied the modern scientific idea to form and implement deposit policy of commercial banks in the process of flexible management of banking passives under the real state of the Russian financial market, and identified directions to improve formation and implementation of deposit policy in Russian commercial banks.
Blockchain Technology as Efficiency Improvement Tool for the Agricultural Sector
Authors: Bogomolov A.E. , Popok L.E. , Savinskaya D.N. , Tyunin E.B.
Published: November 2019

Blockchain technology is primarily associated with cryptocurrency, but the potential of this technology is enormous and can be a base not only in finance, but also in other sectors of the economy. This article discusses application prospects of blockchain technologies in agricultural production. Particular attention is paid to the possibility of the formation of new, more efficient business models at the farm level. Given seven possible areas of using blockchain technology in agricultural production, affecting both small farmers and international relations in the field of food security of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Community. Also in this article the first successful examples of implementation experiences blockchain technology in agriculture are described.
Mechanism to Form Labour Potential of Innovative Type: Logistic Aspect
Authors: Toymentseva I.A. , Karpova N.P. , Denisova O.N. , Chichkina V.D.
Published: November 2019

The role of labor potential in the current economy as the main factor of its development is considered with taking into account the influence of innovative trends in the world economy and the need to develop a competitive domestic economy in the near future. Nowadays, the problem solution to improve the quality parameters of labor potential under current circumstances is possible with taking into consideration the following trends: first, structural changes in the economy of the postindustrial type contribute to an increase in labor potential number in the non-productive sphere. Secondly, destructive changes in the socio-economic system, on the one hand, and the need for further development of the national economy in accordance with the competition laws in the global market, on the other hand, determine the change in the management system of its formation and development. Economic instability of our time especially concerns industrial enterprises that affects the reduction of enterprise competitiveness, and response flexibility of the logistics system of industrial enterprises to environmental changes. Consequently, enterprise management pays more attention to modern methods and ways to conduct activities based on the logistics principles.
Modern Teacher’s Worldview and Ethics in the Context of Technological Paradigms (Case Study of a National Region of Russia)
Authors: Nikolaeva A.D. , Filin S.A. , Davaasurengiyn D.
Published: November 2019

The authors discuss the process of formation of worldview and ethics among modern teachers in the context of establishment of a new system of values due to changing technological paradigms. Based on historical-pedagogic and moral values, which are the foundation of pedagogic education, prospects for the development of worldview ethics of future teachers have been identified in the context of changing technological paradigms. The authors emphasize the influence on the worldview and ethics of teachers of, on the one hand, natural-climatic factors, connected with the implementation of ethno-pedagogic origins of education, and, on the other hand, scientific-technical revolution, connected with intensive economic innovative development processes. The significance of environmental awareness in forming new ethical outlooks, connected with the understanding of existing environmental issues, is confirmed by empirical evidence.
Gastric mucosal devitalization improves blood pressure, renin and cardiovascular lipid deposition in a rat model of obesity
Authors: Oberbach Andreas , Schlichting Nadine , Kullnick Yvonne , Heinrich Marco , Lehmann Stefanie , Retschlag Ulf , Friedrich Maik , Fayad Lea , Dietrich Arne , Khashab Mouen A. , Kalloo Anthony N. , Kumbhari Vivek
Published: November 2019

Background and study aims In lieu of the drawbacks of metabolic surgery, a method of mimicking resection of the gastric mucosa could be of value to those with obesity-related cardiovascular disease (CVD). Our study aims to investigate the effect of gastric mucosal devitalization (GMD) on blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular lipid deposition in a rat model of obesity.

Methods GMD of 70 % of the stomach was achieved by argon plasma coagulation. GMD was compared to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and sham (SH) in a high-fat-diet-induced rat model of obesity (48 rats). At 8 weeks, we measured noninvasive BP, renin, vessel relaxation and ghrelin receptor regulation in the aorta. In addition, we quantified cardiac lipid deposition and lipid droplet deposition in cardiac muscle and aorta.

Results GMD and SG were observed to have similar reductions in body weight, visceral adiposity, and serum lipid profile compared to SH rats. GMD resulted in a significant reduction in arterial BP compared to SH. Furthermore, there were significant reductions in plasma renin activity and percentage of phenylnephrine constriction to acetylcholine at the aortic ring in GMD rats compared to SH, providing insights into the mechanisms behind the reduced BP. Interestingly, the reduced BP occurred despite a reduction in endothelial ghrelin recteptor activation. Cardiac lipid content was significantly reduced in GMD rats. Lipid deposition, as illustrated by Nile Red stain, was reduced in cardiac muscle and the aorta.

Conclusion GMD resulted in a significant improvement in BP, renin and cardiovascular lipid deposition. GMD deserves further attention as a method of treating obesity-related CVD.
Die Geschichte der Homöopathie in der Türkei
Authors: Ağaoğlu Altunay
Published: November 2019

Bis vor wenigen Jahren war die Homöopathie in der Türkei nahezu völlig unbekannt. Dank des großen Engagements deutscher Homöopathen und einem sehr starken Interesse türkischer Ärzte, Zahnärzte und Apotheker sowie Heilpraktiker gelang es in wenigen Jahren, die Homöopathie im türkischen Gesundheitssystem zu implementieren und die offizielle Ausbildung an die Universitäten zu bringen. Nur hinsichtlich der Verfügbarkeit homöopathischer Arzneimittel besteht noch ein Entwicklungsbedarf.
One-Pot Synthesis of [1,2,3]Triazolo[1,5-a]quinoxalin-4(5H)-ones by a Metal-Free Sequential Ugi-4CR/Alkyne–Azide Cycloaddition Reaction
Authors: Yan Yan-Mei , Li Hao-Yang , Zhang Min , Wang Rong-Xin , Zhou Chen-Guang , Ren Zhen-Xing , Ding Ming-Wu
Published: November 2019

A convenient and one-pot approach to prepare [1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]quinoxalin-4(5H)-ones by a metal-free sequential Ugi-4CR/alkyne–azide cycloaddition reaction has been developed. The reaction of 2-azidobenzenamines, aldehydes, propiolic acids, and isocyanides produced the Ugi adducts, which were transformed to the [1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]quinoxalin-4(5H)-ones in moderate to good yields via alkyne–azide cycloaddition reaction.
Transmorphic epitaxial growth of AlN nucleation layers on SiC substrates for high-breakdown thin GaN transistors
Authors: Lu Jun , Chen Jr-Tai , Dahlqvist Martin , Kabouche Riad , Medjdoub Farid , Rosen Johanna , Kordina Olof , Hultman Lars
Published: November 2019

Interfaces containing misfit dislocations deteriorate electronic properties of heteroepitaxial wide bandgap III-nitride semiconductors grown on foreign substrates, as a result of lattice and thermal expansion mismatches and incompatible chemical bonding. We report grain-boundary-free AlN nucleation layers (NLs) grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition on SiC (0001) substrates mediated by an interface extending over two atomic layers L1 and L2 with composition (Al1/3Si2/3)2/3N and (Al2/3Si1/3)N, respectively. It is remarkable that the interfaces have ordered vacancies on one-third of the Al/Si position in L1, as shown here by analytical scanning transmission electron microscopy and ab initio calculations. This unique interface is coined the out-of-plane compositional-gradient with in-plane vacancy-ordering and can perfectly transform the in-plane lattice atomic configuration from the SiC substrate to the AlN NL within 1 nm thick transition. This transmorphic epitaxial scheme enables a critical breakdown field of ∼2 MV/cm achieved in thin GaN-based transistor heterostructures grown on top. Lateral breakdown voltages of 900 V and 1800 V are demonstrated at contact distances of 5 and 20 μm, respectively, and the vertical breakdown voltage is ≥3 kV. These results suggest that the transmorphic epitaxially grown AlN layer on SiC may become the next paradigm for GaN power electronics.
Generation and detection of coherent longitudinal acoustic waves in ultrathin 1T’-MoTe2
Authors: Rivas Nicolas , Zhong Shazhou , Dekker Tina , Cheng Meixin , Gicala Patrick , Chen Fangchu , Luo Xuan , Sun Yuping , Petruk Ariel A. , Pichugin Kostyantyn , Tsen Adam W. , Sciaini Germán
Published: November 2019

Layered transition metal dichalcogenides have attracted substantial attention owing to their versatile functionalities and compatibility with current nanofabrication technologies. Thus, noninvasive means to determine the mechanical properties of nanometer (nm) thick specimens are of increasing importance. Here, we report on the detection of coherent longitudinal acoustic phonon modes generated by impulsive femtosecond (fs) optical excitation. Broadband fs-transient absorption experiments in 1T’-MoTe2 flakes as a function of thickness (4–30 nm) yield a longitudinal sound speed of vL = (2990 ± 90) m s−1. In addition, temperature-dependent measurements unveil a linear decrease in the normalized Young's modulus EL/EL, 295 K with a slope of δ(EL/EL, 295 K)/δT = (–2.0 ± 0.1) 10−3 K−1 and no noticeable change caused by the Td – 1T’ structural phase transition or variations in film thickness.
Advanced simulations of turbulent boundary layers under pressure-gradient conditions
Authors: Vaquero J. , Renard N. , Deck S.
Published: November 2019

A high-Reynolds-number turbulent boundary layer experiencing pressure gradients is simulated with Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) and hybrid RANS/LES (Large Eddy Simulation) advanced turbulence modeling approaches, namely, two eddy viscosity models, two Reynolds Stress models (RSMs), and Zonal Detached Eddy Simulation (ZDES) mode 3 which corresponds to a wall-modeled LES approach. Such a study is the first of its kind to the authors’ best knowledge. The test-case considered is the experimental work of Cuvier et al. [“Extensive characterisation of a high Reynolds number decelerating boundary layer using advanced optical metrology,” J. Turbul. 18, 929–972 (2017)]. Some modifications of the top wall geometry have been proposed to take into account the blockage effect of the boundary layers developing over the wind tunnel side walls so that statistically two-dimensional simulations are possible. Comparisons have shown that there are some difficulties in properly predicting the mean skin friction and the Reynolds stresses in the adverse-pressure-gradient region for the ZDES and RSMs. The mean velocity profiles in this region are, however, poorly reproduced by all models. The atypical profiles experimentally observed at the beginning of the favorable-pressure-gradient region are well reproduced by RSMs, one eddy viscosity model, and ZDES for the mean velocity; however, only ZDES is able to satisfactorily predict the Reynolds stresses at this station. A spectral analysis of streamwise velocity fluctuations and Reynolds shear stress by means of ZDES has allowed us to identify external energetic turbulent structures at y ≈ 0.5δ and of size λx ≈ 3δ which are probably responsible for these atypical profiles. The present numerical test-case may constitute a development base for turbulence modeling under pressure gradient effects.
The perfect in English-lexifier pidgins and creoles
Authors: Hackert Stephanie
Published: November 2019

This study investigates the expression of perfect meanings in thirty English-lexifier pidgins and creoles or related varieties, such as African American Vernacular English or Singlish. The data were elicited with the help of sixteen sentences and a short text from Dahl’s (1985: 198–206) typological tense-aspect questionnaire. The perfective, as the perfect’s ‘anti-prototype’ (Dahl 2014: 273), is also considered. The possession of a grammaticalized perfect category is particularly frequent in West Africa, where it is likely to constitute a case of substrate influence; moreover, the gram is considerably less frequent in English-lexifier pidgins and creoles than in non-creole languages, which may be related to recent grammaticalization processes.
Plurality and definiteness in Mauritian and Haitian creoles
Authors: Déprez Viviane
Published: November 2019

In addition to plurality, creole plural morphemes impart an additional meaning of definiteness or specificity to the nominal expressions they mark. As of yet, there is no precise characterization either empirical or theoretical of the semantic/pragmatic dimensions they convey. Furthermore, the question of whether this added meaning is largely fixed across distinct creoles and plural morphemes, or subject to variations has never been examined. With the goal of bringing new insights intothese questions, this paper reports the results of a comparativestudy of the properties of two creole plural morphemes in two distinct French-lexifier creoles, Haitian Creole (HC) and Mauritian Creole (MC).

Besides relying on native speaker intuitions, a detailed comparative qualitative and quantitative study of the uses of these plural morphemes was conducted in a textual corpus in two adaptations of the story of the Little Prince by Antoine De St Exupery, in Haitian Creole and in Mauritian Creole respectively. The results of this comparative investigation clearly demonstrate that the use of plural morphemes in the two creoles, though similarin a number of respects, also differ quite systematically. We observe that the distinctions noted closely mirror the uses of the singular definite marker ‘la’ bv’ also argued to subtly diverge in these two creoles (Wespel 2008, Déprez 2016, in preparation). The paper analyzes this mirroring effect as a consequence of the positions that the plural morphemes come to occupy in the nominal structure and of the way the structure building operations are constrained in the different creoles. Concretely it is argued that the plural morphemes come to derivationally occupy the position of definite articles in each of the languages, and that this derivational process is obligatory in Haitian Creole due to the pronominal nature of its plural morpheme, but remains optional in Mauritian.
In vitroandin vivoevaluation of antioxidant activity ofPetasites japonicusMaxim. flower buds extracts
Authors: Hiemori-Kondo Miki , Nii Mika
Published: November 2019

The antioxidant activity of Petasites japonicus flower buds cultivated in Tokushima, Japan, was examined in vitro and in vivo. The flower bud extracts were assayed using either oxygen radical absorbance capacity or 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. Antioxidants in the 80% ethanol extract were investigated using online high-performance liquid chromatography-DPPH and were identified as caffeic acid, 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid, fukinolic acid, 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, and 4,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. Fukinolic acid was the most active compound based on its activity and abundance. Administering the extracts orally to ICR mice prior to iron injection significantly suppressed plasma thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) production. Moreover, TBARS and triglyceride concentrations in the plasma of C57BL/6 mice fed with a high fat diet were also significantly decreased by the extract. The results suggest that antioxidative compounds in P. japonicus can be used in the management of oxidative stress.
Surface processing of titanium in the medium of n-hexane by ultrashort laser pulses
Authors: Kochuev D A , Chernikov A S , Khorkov K S , Chkalov R V , Voznesenskaya A A , Prokoshev V G
Published: November 2019

In this paper we conducted research of the surface processed by femtosecond laser radiation in the medium of n-hexane at various scanning speeds. The obtained samples were studied using a scanning electron microscope; a description of the observed effects was presented. It has been demonstrated that depending on the mode of exposure to laser radiation, it is possible to obtain microgranules and surface structuring.
Model of the microscroll structure
Authors: Bukharov D.N. , Skryabin I.O. , Arakelyan S.M.
Published: November 2019

In this paper, we propose a method for the formation of TiO2 microscrolls due to the folding of thin layers in an external inhomogeneous magnetic field deposited on a glass substrate during laser ablation of a titanium target in the air. The models of the initial stages of the formation and structure of the microscrew are also proposed.
Definition of brightness temperature and restoration of true temperature of laser-induced plasma channel in nitrogen at different pressures
Authors: Tarasova M A , Kochuev D A , Zhirnova S V , Chkalov R V , Chernikov A S , Prokoshev V G
Published: November 2019

In this paper we study the properties of laser-induced plasma channels formed by femtosecond laser radiation in nitrogen. The temperature of the plasma channels was measured using a color pyrometer that measures the brightness temperature.
Performance of Reinforced–Concrete Frame with Embedded FRP rod
Authors: Abdulrahman Ftaikhan Ahmed , Hejazi F. , Rashid Raizal S.M. , Ostovar Nima
Published: November 2019

Most of the researchers have mainly focused on using of FRP rod to repair, retrofit and using it as additional strength besides steel rebars in structural which have a lack of lateral loading resistance. Application of using FRP rod as the main reinforcement is still rarely used in many areas, especially in the strengthening of the Structure. In present study, nonlinear finite element models have been developed by ABAQUS software to evaluate the effect of using CFRP rod and GFRP rod instead of steel rebars on efficiency of frame to prevent the seismic effect. Also, verifying is conducted by development nonlinear finite element models using ARCS3D software and compare with Experimental Results. Numerical results show superior performance of CFRP rod in terms of the ultimate loads, the energy dissipation, the ductility index, and Plastic hinge formation, which was around 34% improvement for ultimate loads, 6.61% increasing in energy dissipation, and 1.12 for ductility. Besides, frames reinforced with CFRP bars showed different behaviour than frames reinforced with GFRP bars due to the low elastic modulus of GFRP bars, which was increased dramatically the deflection. Comparisons between the two numerical software results showed slightly different between them. Also, verifying the numerical results with previous experimental results confirmed the accuracy of the finite elements models.
Non-destructive assessment of concrete deterioration by ultrasonic pulse velocity: A review
Authors: Ndagi A , Umar A A , Hejazi F , Jaafar M S
Published: November 2019

As concrete structures age, concrete quality tends to deteriorate for reasons which include frost damage, acid attack, sulphate attack, fire damage or as a result of bad construction practice. Thus, these effects develop as distresses thereby undermining the general performance of a structure. Result from Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) test is inevitably affected by the properties of the concrete under test which contributes in abating the test results. Hence, this paper reviews the UPV test by considering arrangement options and common factors which affect the result obtained from the test and attempts to make recommendations to obtaining reliable results. Out of several conclusions drawn, it is worthy to mention that the direct arrangement for conducting UPV test was found to be the most suitable. In addition, the UPV test was learnt to be poor in assessing concrete strength but when combined with a Rebound Hammer Test, which is also Non-destructive, the result is substantiated.
Effect of supplementary cementitious material on chemical resistance of concrete
Authors: Ahmed R. , Jaafar M S , Bareq M. , Hejazi F , Rashid Raizal S.M.
Published: November 2019

Recently the supplementary cementitious materials are used in the world widely in ready-mixed concrete because of it is economic and environmental benefits; they focusing on them has been increase in the recent years. Whether they come from industrial waste, agro wasted or with products, the SCM may be varied involving loose fasten to improve cement strength. SCM may contain slag cement, rice husk, fly ash, silica fume, and common pozzolans, to name a few. These components are used in combining with ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The use of those materials in concrete will part cut back the consumption of cement¸ which, in turn, will reduce construction prices, providing materials suppliers, contractors and engineers with substantial blessings. This paper is reviewed the use of metakaolin (MK) and rice husk as fractional alteration of cement in mortar and concrete has been extensively widely in lately years. (SCM; Metakaolin, Rice husk ash) is investigated.
Effect of Using High-Strength Concrete and Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Material on Reinforced Concrete Beam with Opening under Flexural Load
Authors: Sarah Jabbar , Farzad Hejazi , Nima Ostovar
Published: November 2019

Beams with opening are increasingly applied as alternative passages for services, such as electrical, plumbing, and telecoms. However, opening efficacy on the beam behavior under loading has been rarely explored. This study evaluates the effects of a square opening in the solid beam with different sectional sizes on the performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams under flexural load. Two types of materials for the beam section are considered: high-strength concrete (HSC) and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). The finite element model is developed to simulate simply supported RC beams subjected to flexural load. Four beams are modeled using HSC and UHPC with square openings in different sectional sizes, and nonlinear analysis is conducted by applying incremental load. Furthermore, a parametric investigation is resulted to evaluate the ability of various sizes of opening on the performance of beam under flexural load. Analysis results show that the created web openings in solid beam decrease the capacity of beam. However, solid small opening in beam can resist nearly the similar load of solid beam without any opening. Moreover, the load capacity of UHPC beams with opening is higher than that of HSC beams with opening.
Microclimate Environmental Model for New Built Environment and Design Complex UiTM Puncak Alam
Authors: Misni A , Buyadi S N A , Ahmad F , Jani M F , Zakaria I A , Nordin N I
Published: November 2019

Microclimate is a smaller area within a general climate zone that has its own unique climate. In a particular area, there can be a myriad of smaller climates within the larger climate zone. ENVI-met is a computer program that enables to stimulate the microclimate of an environment. It is also can be used to estimate the effect of changing climate conditions on the thermal comfort within the area. The aim of this study was to measure the microclimate of an area been received within, by generating the microclimate environmental model using ENVI-met software. This simulation module is used to understand and quantify the interactions between the man-made and natural environment, and the outdoor microclimate in new development. The microclimate area that has been selected is at Built Environment Complex, UiTM Puncak Alam, a new campus area located in a hot and humid tropical climate. The physical elements involved were vegetation, multi-storey buildings, roads, paving areas and open/green areas. The simulation model shows that the highest temperature recorded was 33°C, which is at 17.00 hours. The relative humidity is below 58% during this peak time with wind speed 1.3 m/s. This high temperature occurs due to the pre-mature tree, which only can provide a minimum shade and make the area become hot and uncomfortable to users.
Revitalizing Rural Areas in Malaysia: A Framework for Economic Revitalization
Authors: Rashid M F , Ngah I , Misnan S H
Published: November 2019

Rural, poor and marginalized community often face many challenges in achieving economic equality and attaining socio-economic sustainability, especially among rural communities who have limited sources of income. In countries with emerging economies such as Malaysia, rural populations constitute the majority of citizens. They are generally poorer and more disadvantaged than their urban counterparts. In Malaysia, rural communities and their development are important aspects of a country’s political and economic stability in which revitalization of the rural economic is part and parcel of a nation’s development. Rural revitalization is an outcome of the interplay between many sources of influence and it is also a response to the opportunities and challenges which are presented by rural decline. This paper provides an overview of revitalization of rural areas. Besides that, it also explains the factors differences in economic performance and socioeconomic differentiation in rural areas in order to achieve a better outcome for rural revitalization. Finally, this paper discusses the framework to revitalize rural areas and the methods to use this framework that measure rural economic performance.
Application of Principal Component Analysis: Deriving Influencing Factors of Teenagers’ Recycling Practice
Authors: Kamaruddin S M , Misni A , Ahmad P , Yaman R
Published: November 2019

This study aims to derive the significant factors which influence adolescents' participation in recycling in schools through Principal Component Analysis. This method transforms statistically a set of observations of correlated variables into a set of values of linearly uncorrelated variables for further analysis. It is a classical feature extraction and data representation technique. Using a questionnaire, data were collected from 328 willing participants and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to group the initial variables into smaller, interpretable underlying factors through the use of statistical software. The factors derived were then analysed using regression analysis. The results indicated that social influence in schools involvement with teachers and other schools in recycling programs and having environmenta knowledge have the greatest influencing factors towards teenagers' involvement in recycling programs in schools.
Impact of Construction Project Planning on Contractor’s Profit
Authors: Akinradewo Opeoluwa , Aigbavboa Clinton , Akinradewo Olusola
Published: November 2019

Planning is very crucial and important for any activity to be executed to know beforehand the nature of the task, risk and the resources that will be required in order to attain the objectives of the organization. Planning in the construction industry involves establishing the most effective sequence of events necessary to accomplish a project as well as the allocation of resources in a way that could guarantee the effectiveness of the construction firm. The aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of construction project planning on Contractor’s profit in the Nigerian construction industry. The research reviewed what planning in the construction industry entails as well as the effects of planning in the construction industry. Qualitative and Quantitative research method was adopted in carrying out the research work. Interview was carried out to gather necessary information from respondents after which well-structured questionnaire was used to validate the information gathered from the interview conducted. The professionals for this research work were mainly Quantity Surveyors, Builders, Engineers and Architects. From the survey conducted, the result revealed that there is a relationship between construction planning and the profit a contractor makes on a particular construction project. It was also observed in the result of the study that well-planned contract reduces waste on the construction site, ensure efficient use of labour workforce, aids completion to time, cost and quality which will eventually improve the contractor’s profit.
Capabilities of UAV-Based Watershed Segmentation Method for Estimating Tree Crown: A Case Study of Oil Palm Tree
Authors: Abdullah S S , Tahar K N , Rashid M F A , Osoman M A
Published: November 2019

Currently, the tree crown delineation has become an important part of the tree parameter measurement in particular for the forest management plan. Moreover, the requirement for the advanced information on forest resources has headed researchers to built-up more effective approaches. With the advanced in the technology of imagery, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has become one of the appearance tools that offers an affordable, cheaper and faster technology in acquiring data for numerous applications. More importantly, this technology has its own efficient approaches for real-time acquisition of high resolution to produce three-dimensional (3D) information. The digital surface model was extracted and used to estimate tree crown. The influences of different filtering method such as Gaussian and Laplacian filter were investigated on tree crown estimation. The result shows the differences in tree crown delineation that were confirmed by processing methods. This study has potential for future use by tree parameters that related researcher, industries and farmers to estimate tree height and tree counting.
The effects of lateral boundary conditions resolution for heat island studies in tropical urban of Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Isa N A , Salleh S A , Wan Mohd W M N , Ooi M C G , Chan A , Islam M A
Published: November 2019

Lateral boundary condition (LBC) is one of the key features included in the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) simulation model. Nowadays, numerous LBCs were developed with various spatial (grid) and temporal resolutions for a wide range of applications. Choosing the most suitable LBCs to ensure appropriate representation of climates should be properly conducted. Thus, this paper analysed the effects of the LBC resolutions on the regional climate downscaling for heat island studies. The comparisons were made on the performance of respective LBCs to regenerate the near-surface temperature distributions within the Kuala Lumpur city. NCEP GDAS/FNL 0.25 Degree Global Tropospheric Analyses dataset with higher spatial and temporal resolution was found to perform better than the other LBC during intermonsoon season. However, both datasets were determined to give reliable representations of urban climate condition within the city as both datasets depicted close results in determining the impact of urbanization on the thermal environment.
Isovist and Visibility Graph Analysis (VGA): Strategies to evaluate visibility along movement pattern for safe space
Authors: Othman F , Mohd Yusoff Z , Abdul Rasam A R
Published: November 2019

Quality of life is the main interest for people nowadays. Live in safe place with strong spatial economical will bring city liveable and among valuable assets in a city. Many innovations in town planning and design have been launched with great optimism over the years to addressing the people’s concern including crime reduction. High development in city nowadays will minimize the visual capability that can seriously cause fear of crime. Many studies proved that man-made and natural environment affect the visibility degree thus affect the crime. With the emphasizing of physical environmental such as contour, trees, and building height into the space visibility analysis could inherent the actual and real-time phenomenon. Isovist and Visibility Graph Analysis (VGA) could be methods to evaluate the visibility in environmental space. Thus, proposed approach which consider the evaluation of visibility in 2D and 3D with incorporate the movement pattern will allow the evaluation based on the human visual perspective.
A triangulation for passive design strategies in public hospital
Authors: Muhamad J , Ahmad H , Abd Aziz A
Published: November 2019

This study touches on passive design elements used at the preparatory design stage of public hospital in Malaysia. Passive design is an aspect of sustainable architecture that needs to be understood and adopted in an environmentally sensitive architectural design. The most common problem is that the designers do not have proper guidelines for passive design to help them in designing a public hospital. Currently there is no comprehensive guidelines on passive design or sustainable architecture that may help designers. This consequently affects the increase of energy usage in hospitals. The intent of this study is to furnish evidence that the initial process of systematic design and guidance is essential in planning for a sustainable public hospital environment. In this study, the researcher uses a mixed method to obtain outcome for guideline. Through this method, a combination of qualitative and quantitative metadata to foster effective interventions to improve the quality of environmental friendly hospital design. The conclusions obtained from this study are to assist in the process of more efficient public hospital design. In addition to making these passive design guidelines as helpful in providing explanations and working to ensure that the guideline produced has credibility and meet the criteria.
Determining Indoor Air Quality in Gymnasium for Indoor Recreation Activity at University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam
Authors: Mohd Hashim N H , Wan Ismail W H , Sulaiman F R , Mokhtar M A S
Published: November 2019

This study is conducted to determine the indoor air quality in the Faculty Sport and Recreation’s gymnasium, UiTM Shah Alam. The objective of the study is to determine possible type and cause of pollutant, determining the health and performance of occupants and assess whether the IAQ parameters comply with the standards set by DOSH. The study consists of questionnaire survey, walkthrough assessment and reading measurement. A total of 350 questionnaires were distributed to the gymnasium users and a walkthrough assessment were conducted at the surrounding area of the gym in order to identify the possible sources of pollutants as well as the reading of selected parameter of IAQ. Several criteria of indoor air quality parameter are identified and measured. Result indicated that concentration of carbon dioxide increases in relation with the number of the occupant. As a conclusion, indoor air quality in the gymnasium is merely complying with DOSH standards. Thus, relevant actions should be taken pertaining to the quality of indoor air in a gymnasium for the betterment of healthy lifestyle.
Importance of lightning detection network development in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Islam M.A , Chan A. , Khaw S. K. K. , Salleh S. A. , Zakaria N. H. , Isa N.A. , Gee M.O.C. , Azari M.
Published: November 2019

Lightning is a major climatic phenomenon in Southeast Asia over Indian Ocean and Malaysia is the most affected area in the region. Damages in the different industries, real estates, defense and human fatalities are caused by lightning strikes and it is very common in Malaysia. Existing non-effective lightning detection network in Malaysia now has become an urge to modify the system and improve it according to the need of the Malaysian Meteorological Department. Research facilities in the Malaysian universities and related research organizations need to give substantial effort in developing lightning science and technology to solve this problem. In this article, current status of lightning detection network in Malaysia and its weaknesses have been discussed briefly. Also, suggestion have been proposed to improve it.
Online Mapping and GIS Mobile Healthcare Systems for Intensifying Low-and-Middle-Income Community Accessibility
Authors: Zain Rashid A H , Abdul Rasam A R , Idris A N , Adnan N A , Othman F
Published: November 2019

Systematic healthcare facilities and accessibility system in developing countries are mostly located in urban areas instead of rural areas, causing inconvenience to low-and-middle-income residents to reach healthcare centres. Therefore, an innovative mapping and geomobile application or app is developed for the modernization of healthcare systems in Pulau Indah, Klang Malaysia. This study aimed to provide relevant geoinformation of the healthcare centres and the optimum route to the nearby healthcare facilities. Data collection comprised of road access, lists of healthcare facilities, the type of healthcare facilities, travelling time, cost, as well as base map from Google Earth. The framework of geospatial functions and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) were implemented to create the proposed system. Survey on 45 respondents revealed that 80% of them are displeased with the existing system performances. Thus, the proposed healthcare accessibility system has created eminent geospatial modules and cartographic elements to intensify the existing system. This personal app system also offers several spatial network analyses to assist the local community in finding the optimum accessibility to reach ideal healthcare centres. Inclusively, seven selected local communities agreed with the functions proposed in this system but there are several parts can be further improved.
The Potential Benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Construction Industry
Authors: Ibrahim Hilfie Safwan , Hashim Norfashiha , Ahmad Jamal Khairool Aizat
Published: November 2019

Construction industry known as complicated, risky and uncertain that certainly contribute to project delay, cost overrun, low product quality and others. Building Information Modelling (BIM) knows as a promising platform that can solve those problems. BIM has been developed at a rapid pace to cope with the increasing complexity and difficulty of project management. The construction players especially contractors still unclear about what BIM truly is, how and when to use it. The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent of which use of BIM producing potential benefits across construction project life phase. The exploration is done by collecting secondary data from 56 contractors (G7) across Klang Valley. The data of were analysed using descriptive analysis which are the frequency analysis, average mean and cross-tab analysis. Based on contractors Level of Development (LOD), most benefits can be obtained were from the Design Phase rather from Construction Phase and Facilities, Operations and Maintenance Phase.
Assessment of complexity factors in briefing stage of refurbishment projects in Malaysia
Authors: Mokariantabari M , Adnan H , Hussin M A J , Abidin Z Z , Baharuddin H E A , Ismail W N W
Published: November 2019

In Malaysia, building refurbishment is fast becoming an important sector in the construction industry. Refurbishment projects are generally characterised to be of higher risk, more complex and needs greater coordination than new build. As briefing stage is one of the main source of design information, meeting the clients’ requirements in briefing stage and working within the complexities of existing building may pose a difficult task to produce the required information for designers to start design. Quality of required design information in refurbishment projects is affected by level of complexity factors in briefing stage. Affected design information is one of the considerable factors, which leads to refurbishment projects performance failure. Therefor this research aim is to assess the level of potential complexity factors in briefing stage of refurbishment projects that hinder designers to acquire the required information to start design. This research employs the quantitative approach, that is, a questionnaire survey targeted at experienced architects and interior designers involved in refurbishment projects within Klang valley area to provide the data in investigating the level of complexities in briefing stage of refurbishment projects. The result indicated that the key complexities in briefing stage of refurbishment projects can be divided into three main categories; Lack of document, Project characteristic and Client’s characteristic.
Application of Biomimicry Architecture Concept on Lapau Panjang Buildings as A Tourism Icon
Authors: Zulherman  , Fuadi Al Busyra , Indra Irmaidi , Tela I Nengah , Zaitul
Published: November 2019

Lapau-Panjang / Side-walk-cafe is a supporting building of Padang City tourist attraction facility, where Danau Cimpago area becomes one of tourism objects in Pantai Padang. In this paper the author uses Architecture Biomimicry approach that is the study of Architecture through natural alignment that will be implemented to the built environment, with methodology of literature review / research and 3D modeling. In its application, it will create a form of imitation, where natural forms having measurable geometries are processed or tested to produce certain patterns to be transformed in the building envelope of the study objects, so that it can produce a new charming theme, and can become an icon for Cimpago Lake Tourism Area.
Building Organisational Resilience for the Construction Industy: Strategic Resilience Indicators
Authors: Sapeciay Zulkfli , Wilkinson Suzanne , Costello Seosamh B. , Adnan Hamimah
Published: November 2019

New Zealand has been affected by a number of natural disasters in recent years. One such example is the 2010 Christchurch earthquake that led to significant impacts to businesses, buildings and critical infrastructure. Construction organisations play an important role in reconstruction programs, and communities rely on their services, particularly post-disaster. Improving the resilience of construction organisations to natural disasters not only minimises the negative consequences to their organisations post-disaster and enhances their organisational performance during business as usual, but also helps to improve community resilience. However, very few studies have developed the concept of organizational resilience and none specifically in the construction sector. This paper identifies strategic resilience indicators for construction organizations. Triangulation analysis of the five studies, in-depth interviews and questionnaire surveys revealed leading indicators of organizational resilience which can help to develop a resilience framework for construction organizations. The findings suggest that the construction industry needs a framework that fosters resilience which itself can potentially enhance organisational capacity to recover quickly after a crisis or disaster.