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Strength Properties of Reinforced Peat Using Fiber-Polyester and Shredded Rubber-Crumb as Reinforcement Material
Authors: M.Sa’don Norazzlina , Razak Abdul Karim Abdul , Noor Linda Taib Siti , Yusof Mahshuri
Published: April 2019

This paper presents an investigation of the strength improvement of reinforced peat by using the fiber reinforcement techniques of the lightweight waste material, i.e., tire-waste disposal. The fiber-polyester and shredded rubber crumb are extracted and process for the collected tire-waste disposal. In this study, the fiber-polyester and shredded rubber-crumb are mixed with peat (Pt), with undrained shear strength, cu of <10 kPa and 5 % cement content, which act as a binder. The peat samples are mixed at various percentages of fiber-polyester and shredded rubber-crumb. The compacted fiber-reinforced peat samples were prepared at optimum moisture content, mixes thoroughly to a uniform condition by laboratory mixer and air cured for 7 and 28 days in a single batch. The strength improvement of undrained shear strength, cu of >100 kPa is targeted at minimal percentages of cement added. The Unconfined Compression Strength (UCS) and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests are performed for determination of the engineering properties of fiber-reinforced peat. Based on the results obtained, one can be seen that both fiber-polyester and shredded rubber crumb shows an increment in unconfined compressive strength value of 214 kPa and 55 kPa, respectively. In summary, the study shown that, the inclusion of fiber-polyester and shredded rubber-crumb from tire-waste disposal increased the effective contact area between reinforced material and peat, which then improved the strength significantly, and the used of tire-waste disposal for the construction may not only provide the alternative mean of recycling and reusing, however, it also addressed economic and environmental concerns and reduce construction cost by making the best use of locally available materials.
The Effect of Silane Treatment on Rice Husk / Phenol Formaldehyde Particleboard Mechanical Properties
Authors: Sawawi Marini , Umirah Sudirman Nor , Kudnie Sahari Siti , Yusof Mahshuri , Andrew Magdalene , Tahirah Razali Nur , Sapawi Rohana , Kipli Kuryati
Published: April 2019

The effects of silane (3-aminopropyl triethoxy silane aqueous solution) treatment on the mechanical properties on rice husk particle board were investigated. Using phenol formaldehyde as the binder, the rice husks were treated at three different concentrations of silane (0.5 wt%, 2 wt%, 5 wt%) and untreated rice husk was set as control. The samples were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), 3-point bending test and water absorption behavior in accordance to ASTM1037. FTIR analysis was performed to verify the presence of the characteristic functional groups of untreated rice husk and silane treated husk. The results show that the mechanical properties were increased with silane treatment concentration. The swelling characteristics also improved as the concentration of silane increases less water were absorbed. Surface morphology of rice husk shows that the surface of the composites become rougher as the concentration of treatment was increased for better adhesion between fibers and the matrix.
Estimating Non-Conformance Using the Modified Tolerance Region Method and the Target Distance Method
Authors: J. Tanjong Shirley , N. Ibrahim Raafat , Abdollahian Mali , Andrew-Munot Magdalene
Published: April 2019

In many cases, the quality of a manufactured product is determined by more than one characteristic and often, these quality characteristics are correlated. A number of methods for dealing with quality evaluation of multivariate processes have been proposed in the literature. However, some of these studies do not consider correlation among quality characteristics. In this paper, two new approaches for estimating the proportion of non-conformance for correlated multivariate quality characteristics with nominal specifications are proposed: (i) the modified tolerance region approach and (ii) the target distance approach. In the first approach, the p number of correlated variables are analysed based on the projected shadow of the p-dimensional hyper ellipsoid so that the ability to visualise the tolerance region and the process region for  is preserved. In the second approach, the correlated variables are combined and a new variable called the target distance is introduced. The proportion of non-conformance results estimated using both methods were used to compute the multivariate capability index and the total expected quality cost. This study also suggest modification to the NMCp index as proposed in Pan and Lee (2010) such that the process capability for  can be measured correctly. The application of both approaches is demonstrated using two examples and it is shown that both methods i.e. the modified tolerance region and the target distance methods are capable of estimating the capability of multivariate processes.
Multimedia of Number Recognition for Early Childhood Using Image Object
Authors: Simarmata Janner S , Limbong Tonni , Tambunan ARS , Purnama Simanjuntak Mariati , Limbong Riswan , Purnomo Agung , Devi Kumalasari Riesta , Anam Fatkul , Khoifulloh K , Nisa Khairun , Aryni Yen , Nirmala Purba Oktaviana , Ariwisanto Sianturi Fricles , Tarigan Pilippus , Napitupulu Efendi
Published: April 2019

Many children are currently challenging to comprehend the mathematics learning, especially the counting. The children assumed that mathematics is a disliked subject, while most of the aspects in the daily life require the ability to count. The primary education about the numbers is still lacking. In early childhood, a math learning activity should be in a fun atmosphere in learning. To know numbers need to be presented creatively by using media such as multimedia-based computers so as not to get bored for the students. The application of number recognition for early childhood is equipped with sound to assist the students in pronouncing the numbers. By using the computer, the students can recognize the number 1 to 10 increased by about 37%, 39% of the students can write the numbers, and 15% of them can say the numbers.
PToolkit Prototype: Mixed Fidelity for Design Idea Transformation
Authors: Zuhana Saidin Aeni , Shaari Nassiriah , Alwi Asmidah
Published: April 2019

This paper describes about the design and development of PToolkit prototype.  We used both low and high fidelity prototype techniques for development of PToolkit prototype interactive application with expert user collaboration in the design iterative phases.  Low fidelity prototype enables exploration for the general layout and information contents, whereas high fidelity prototype allows experimentation in providing experience for intended context and target user group.  Both techniques has proved provide experiences in design context, thus allows an early reflection and design transformation.
Reducing Ship Queuing Time in Port Operation: A Modelling and Simulation Approach
Authors: Binti Mohamad Fazeeda , Shahadah Binti Osman Mydin Nurul , A.N.Aizat Ahmad
Published: April 2019

This study focuses on reducing queuing time in port operation by using discrete event simulation approach. This study was conducted to analyze the port operation activity in order to improve their performance in terms of time operation. A model was developed and simulated by mimicking the real port operation system using a case study. Two scenarios were experimented to see the effects or improvements in the queuing time of container loading and unloading activities. The result demonstrates the positive improvement on the queuing time for container to be loading and unloading.Â Â
A Differential Evolution for Optimization of Multiobjective Urban Transit Routing Problem
Authors: Tarajo BUBA Ahmed , Soon LEE Lai
Published: April 2019

In this paper, the urban transit routing problem is addressed by using a real-world urban transit network. Given the road network infrastructure and the demand, the problem consists in designing routes such that the service level as well as the operator cost are optimized. The optimality of the service level is measured in terms of average journey time and the route set length. A differential evolution approach is proposed to solve the problem. An improved sub-route reversal repair mechanism is introduced to deal with the infeasibility of route sets. Computational results on a real network produce solutions that are close to the lower bound values of the passenger and the operator costs. In addition, the proposed algorithm produces approximate Pareto fronts that enable the transit operator to evaluate the trade-off between the passenger and passenger costs.
Assistive Video or Assistive Courseware: What Hearing-impaired Learners Say?
Authors: M.Ariffin A , S.Sobihatun Nur A , Mazida A , Massudi M , Y.Sharifah Nadiya S
Published: April 2019

This paper explains about a comparison between assistive video for hearing-impaired learners (AV4HI) and assistive courseware for hearing-impaired learners (AC4HI).  The rationale is that previous statement was made after learners experience normal courseware, not the courseware specifically designed for them.  Hence, perhaps if the courseware is designed special for them, the hearing-impaired learners would experience differently, and behave more positive upon the AC4HI.  Hence, this paper aims at describing the execution of the comparison.  It involves a 3-stage process: designing the AC4HI, developing the AC4HI, and user experience.  In the end, it was found that users are happy with both, but in terms of content acquisition, they prefer to have notes in the learning material.
A Proposed Model of Acceptance for Smart Glasses based Outdoor Augmented Reality Applications at UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Authors: Khalid Obeidy Waqas , Arshad Haslina , Yao Huang Jiung
Published: April 2019

With the advancements in the recent mobile and wearable technologies, opportunities in the digital tourism sector are on an all-time high. Although, there is only limited research on users’ acceptance of Augmented Reality (AR) in the cultural tourism context, previous researchers have explored the opportunities of using AR in order to enhance user acceptance and adoption. Recent AR research lack empirical studies and works that integrates dimensions which are specific to cultural heritage tourism and smart glass specific context. Hence, this work proposes an AR acceptance model in the context of cultural heritage tourism and smart glasses capable of performing augmented reality. Therefore, this work aims to discuss the methods needed to map the requirements and propose an AR acceptance model for Smart Glasses based wearable outdoor AR applications. The proposed model can be used to understand the AR usage behavior and visiting intention for tourists who use Smart Glass based AR at UNESCO cultural heritage sites in Malaysia. Furthermore, this work identifies technology readiness, visual appeal, information quality, and facilitating conditions as external variables and factors that may influence beliefs of visitors, their attitudes and intention of usage.
Discrete-Event Simulation of Road Traffic Congestion to Support Green Supply Chain
Authors: Zulqarnain Hakim Abd Jalal Muhammad , Laailatul Hanim Mat Desa Wan , Kamal Mohd Nawawi Mohd , Khalild Ruzelan
Published: April 2019

This paper presents a discrete-event simulation (DES) study on road traffic intersections at one of the fastest developing towns in Kedah, Malaysia. Inefficient traffic light control (TLC) of the existing system contributes to the road traffic congestion (RTC) especially during peak hours, which leads to environment pollution. With the increasing awareness about environmental issues, businesses and governments increasingly want to reduce the pollution which leads to green supply chain. RTC can be caused by a temporary obstruction or a permanent capacity bottleneck in the network itself. A DES model was developed based on current system and then â€œwhat-ifâ€ scenario was analyzed to check whether improvement would be achieved. Results from the analysis show that average waiting time and number in queue could be reduced specifically at two of the lanes under study.Â Â Â
Learning Vector Quantization Implementation to Predict the Provision of Assistance for Indonesian Telematics Services SMES
Authors: Tita Tosida Eneng , Delli Wihartiko Fajar , Lumesa Indra
Published: April 2019

Implementation of Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ) Algorithm for classification of Indonesia telematics service is designed and created as a classification system to support the decision of grant aid for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Based on the test results, the LVQ algorithm has the best accuracy (93.11%) when compared with ID3 algorithm (64%) and C45 (62%) for telematics data of National Census of Economic (Susenas 2006). The data is still valid and relevant for use in this research because in Indonesia census data is done every 10 years and there is no update of data until now. LVQ implementation results are applied to a web-based decision support system to predict the provision of assistance for Indonesian telematics services SMEs. Unlike the C45 and ID3 algorithms, the LVQ algorithm generates the weight of a neural network where it difficult to know which attributes are most influential for decision making. But in this study LVQ able to show good performance through the analysis of the relevance of existing conditions by comparing it with the weight value produced by the model that are implemented in a web-based decision support systemÂ
Metaheuristic for Word Sense Disambiguation: a Review
Authors: AL-Saiagh Wafaa , Tiun Sabrina , AL-Saffar Ahmed , Awang Suryanti , S. Al-khaleefa A.
Published: April 2019

Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) is the process of determining the exact sense of a particular word in accordance to the context in a computational manner. Such task plays an essential role in multiple fields of study such as Information Retrieval and Information Extraction. With the complexity of human language, WSD came up to solve the problem behind the ambiguity between senses in which a single word would yield different meaning. In this vein, determining the exact meaning of the certain word would facilitate the process of identifying the category of such text, accurate corresponding search results and providing an accurately summarized portion. Several approaches have been proposed for the WSD including statistical, semantic and machine learning techniques. This paper aims to provide a review of such approaches by tackling and categorizing the related works in accordance to the main types.Â
Striking a Trade Deal With President Trump? an Assessment of The Potential of Bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America
Authors: Yulia Wardani Ranti , Ziltener Patrick , . .
Published: April 2019

The US President Donald Trump announced that US would have some bilateral trade consent, as averse to multilateral trade deal such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This research study investigates empirically the economic potential of bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and the US. The goal is to calculate the maximum savings potential for exporters. The savings potential is defined as duties that have been paid by any WTO exporter countries to another country based on the combination of its exports and the duties that  not reduce at FTA based. The “maximum savings” is the  from the presumption of all export products from the country origin will have zero tariff to enter another country who have an FTA. By using this measurement, country could have ex ante scenarios close to the real calculation tariff without FTA. The data is collected from the UNCOMTRADE and applied tariff rate (ATR) from the WTO. In this research, the level of analysis is the Harmonized System Code (HS Code) 6 digit level. The research findings show that duties of foodstuffs (HS Code 16-24) Indonesian import from the US is the biggest duties compare to other import item products. On the other side the biggest duties export from Indonesia to the U.S is mainly textile (HS Code 50-63). Therefore, the potential  saving from striking a trade deal would be considerable for both side countries. This research study gives more insight about the savings potential for mutual trade bilateral agreement for both countries. Once both countries agree on trade deal, it would encourage more export, raise the competitiveness level for some companies then lead to the economic growth.
Managing Tax Dispute Due to IFRS-16 on the Retrofits Implementation in Indonesia
Authors: Nasip Ismiriai , Sudarmaji Eka
Published: April 2019

The IFRS-16 will shortly be implemented worldwide, where the operating lease is effectively removed, and all operational leases are qualified as debt. The operational lease is a major source and is important for off-balance sheet financing in Indonesia. Therefore, the implementation of IFRS-16 will probably hurt Indonesian business. The contract and/or service level agreements on the retrofits for the energy efficiency product can relieve the business owner from cash flow and new debts. This study established a framework for a critical comparative study; compare and assess the possibility of the retrofit financial practices under the current taxes regime, and the possibility upon IFRS-16 implementation to better understand the favorable measures for retrofit practitioners and future customers to handle the disputes. Triangulate the findings of comparative study and questionnaire survey to develop recommendation for the future researchers, practitioners and the government. The result indicates that the benefits of the retrofits financing implementation beat the cost and complexity posed by the enactment of new IFRS standards. Thus, the impact of the IFRS-16 and taxation are being considered as a part of business constraints that should be addressed together and able to manage the disputes over misperception on retrofits aspects with taxes officers.
Factors Affecting Yemen Higher Education Institutions Performance: Challeneges & Obstacles
Authors: Al-haimi Basheer , Hamid Ab , Hujainah Fadhl
Published: April 2019

Yemen's higher education institutions face unmatched circumstances and challenges. Yemen’s higher education institutions encounter a lot of obstacles and issues that affect its performance of being competitive among other institutions of the same region or the rest of the world. Therefore, this paper investigates current obstacles and factors that affect the performance of higher education intuitions of Yemen that results them for not being listed among World Class Universities. This study employs qualitative method, where 5 experts and experienced people are interviewed. The findings of this study showed that, lack of national vision of government, leadership, financial support, research and development funding, autonomy, governance, academic staff development, ratio of student’s enrollments in humanity studies and quality of academic programs are some of the major issues that the Yemen higher education institutions currently experience. It is hoped that, through this article, the HEIs of Yemen would be enhanced and improved by concentrating and finding the best solutions in order to propel and be able to leap to a greater height in the region.
Halalan Toyyiban Poultry Feed: an Appraisal from the Maqasid Shariah Perspective
Authors: Mohd Ashraf Amalina , Abd Rahman Fadilah
Published: April 2019

Animal feed is one of the essential elements in the production of Halal food products. In choosing animal-based Halal food products, a Muslim should be concerned not only about the sources of the animals and the slaughtering process, but also the way the animals were raised and fed. This is due to the emerging issues related to animal feeding, in which animals were being fed with unsuitable, unnatural feed, mainly because of the so-called ‘economic considerations’. Nevertheless, even though animal feed is an important element in Halal animal production, the position of Halalan toyyiban (permissible and safe) feed has often been neglected and less attention has been given to this matter. Halalan toyyiban poultry feed promises Halal and safe poultry meat and eggs for human consumption according to the injunctions of Shariah. Review of the literatures show that Halalan toyyiban issues include among others the issue of feed containing of non-Halal ingredients or filth, the development of pathogenic enteric microbes through antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria in feed, genetically modified feed (GMF), the accumulation of mycotoxin, dioxin, heavy metals, pesticides and both medicated and non-medicated feed additives in poultry meat and eggs as well as physical hazards in farming areas. This paper attempts to examine the position of poultry feed from the Shariah point of view. More specifically, it appraises the position of current practice in poultry feed production from the Maqasid Shariah (Objectives of the Shariah) perspective. In so doing, it first reviews some of the literatures that highlight the emerging Halal and safety issues surrounding poultry feed. This is then followed by the description of the meaning and concept of Maqasid Shariah. Finally, the position of current practices in poultry feed production and feeding is appraised from the Maqasid Shariah viewpoint. It is further recommended that the safety, quality, cleanliness and the ingredients used in the production of animal feed must be regulated so as to ensure that poultry meat and its produce meet the safety requirements. To protect the interest of the Muslim consumers particularly in Malaysia, it is also recommended that a Halal standard for Animal Feed Production should be developed. By having this standard, growers of Halal livestock can have choices of feed and further, Muslim consumers can be rest assured that the poultry meats or its produce that they consumed are truly Halal.
Review of Gathering Data Instruments and Methods in Children Research
Authors: Elyazgi Moamar , . .
Published: April 2019

Introduction: It is observed that people of different age groups might have different response to the same situation. Often in researches, involving school children data is collected from a guardian rather than from children. Traditional data collection methods like focus group, questionnaires, interviews and observations sometimes have been found to be ineffective with children and hence researchers are compelled to collect data from alternative sources. Conversely, studies have reported that children too have strong opinions and it could be different from their guardian’s. Hence, the purpose of this research is to critically review previous literature  regarding focus group method comparing with other methods that used in conducting research with children with particular emphasis on children studies. Methodology: Current and archival data from research papers have been analysed in this study. Findings: The study reports that the practical considerations and the time it takes to conduct focus group research may discourage many from attempting to collect data using this method. Contribution: This study recommends that adequate effort should be put in place to design suitable instruments to conduct research with children that is devoid of most of the shortcoming found in earlier studies.
Relationships between Attitude Towards Behaviour, Subjective Norm, Self-Efficacy and Entrepreneurial Intention Among the Technical Secondary Students in Malaysia
Authors: U.N Saraih , M.H Amlus , Hanie Abu Samah Irza , Mutalib S Abdul , Zuraini Zin Aris Ain , A Sharmini
Published: April 2019

The present study investigated the relationships between the three factors of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and entrepreneurial intention among students from the Technical Secondary School in Malaysia. This study utilized the survey (questionnaire) method. A total of 163 respondents which consisted of the Year 4 students from one of the Technical Secondary School in Northern Region of Malaysia were selected to participate in this study. The findings presented that students in this institution have a high level of entrepreneurial intention (mean=3.89). Also, results presented that subjective norm is the only factor that significantly related to entrepreneurial intention (β=.331, p=.000). Meanwhile, other factors such as attitude towards behavior (β=.064, p=.474) and self-efficacy (β=.070, p=.438) are not significantly related to entrepreneurial intention. Thus, it is found that only one factor of TPB which is subjective norm has a significant relationship with entrepreneurial intention among students in this Technical Secondary School. This study contributed some fruitful knowledge which can be suggested to all Technical Secondary Schools to improve the level of students’ entrepreneurial intention, particularly in the Malaysian context. Implications of the results are discussed; and future research direction are briefly provided.
The Implementation of Fieldwork Program Based Lesson Study to Improve Pedagogical Skills of Teachers and Students Learning Outcomes
Authors: . Suparti , . .
Published: April 2019

The main purpose of this research was to explain how the implementation of Fieldwork Program (Praktik Pengalaman Lapangan/PPL) based lesson study can be improve pedagogical skills of teachers and students learning outcomes. The study was conducted based on basic question, how to improve teachers’ skills and students’ learning outcome. This research is a class action research that uses descriptive qualitative approach. The research is conducted in PGRI Vocational School in Malang, Indonesia, with 33 students (eleventh grade) and one teacher who became a model teacher. The instruments used in this research such as (1) the execution sheet of the lesson study steps which includes 3 steps such as plan, do, and reflection (see), (2) learning observation sheet, (3) teacher pedagogic skill assessment form that contains the assessment aspect as well as the teacher pedagogic indicator (PPL students) during learning process, (4) cognitive test questions used is quiz (post test), (5) supporting data such as students’ responses questionnaire and field notes. The results showed that implementation of PPL based lesson study can improve pedagogical skills of teacher from 69,4 to 77,75 point. The increase of teachers pedagogical skills have an impact on students learning outcomes. Students learning outcome can be reflect on classical completeness class, raised from 68,73% to 87,96%. Based on these results can be concluded that the implementation of PPL based lesson study can improve teachers pedagogical skills and students learning outcomes. This research will strengthen the rationale for using lesson as an alternative method to increase teachers’ skill (especially on pedagogical skill) and students learning outcome.
The Popularity of Asian Drama Series on Malaysian Television
Authors: Yoke Ling Loh , . .
Published: April 2019

The Asian drama series has reached high popularity level among local viewers since this popular culture has penetrated into our local entertainment industry.  The scheduling of the government or the private television stations specific to Asian drama series has increased when the response is very encouraging from the local viewers.  Viewers are an important commodity in the capitalist system whereby when a cultural product obtains high viewing rating, automatically the popularity is also going to be high.  Thus, for these Asian dramas series to achieve popularity, they need to draw the interest and demand of viewers in this region, where it can be explained through the concept of regionalization. Regionalization gives the priority to the psychology and phenomenon about the cultural approach and the cultural discount. This concept justifies the phenomenon of Asian drama series popularity in the Asian region.   The content analysis and interview have been used in this study to analyze the elements contained in the Asian drama series, and whether or not they contribute to their popularity also perspective from local drama producers towards this phenomenon.  Similarities in terms of the theme, characterization and narratives contained in the popular Asian drama series in this current work are the method and approach adopted in this work to reduce the cultural discount whereby through this similarity it has started to build the identity and characteristics of the Asian drama series seen as accepted and welcome by Asian viewers- something which is known as the cultural approach. The outcome of the study also shows that from the mainstream theme, good scripts, the right choice of artists and appropriate theme songs in the drama that they contribute to high popularity and altogether leave an impact to the Malaysian TV industry. Producers are in full authority not only in executive work but also in terms of the creativity.   The decision made by a producer of a drama is vital to render a drama series a success.
Reading Culture with Medium Gelis Tree (School Literacy Movement) in Develop Students' Civic Intelligence
Authors: Nurul Aini Dinda , . Sapriya
Published: April 2019

The objective of this research is to describe the development of students' competencies on civic intelligence as a result of reading culture using Gelis Tree (Gerakan Literasi Sekolah or School Literacy Movement). This research was conducted based on regulation issued by Ministry of Education and Culture No. 23 in 2015 on the Development of Virtuous, which contains materials on Development Potential of Learners as a Whole such as 15 minutes daily reading activity for student. This reading activity is meant to create a reading culture and to form the virtuous and character revolution for Indonesian people. The government named this movement as Gerakan Literasi Sekolah (GLS) or School Literary Movement. To facilitate the control on GLS, Lembaga Penjamin Mutu Pendidikan (LPMP) or Institute for Quality Assurance on Education in West Java created a tool or medium called Pohon Gelis or Gelis Tree. Based on the previously described regulation, the effect of reading culture implementation on the development of students' competencies on civic intelligence is investigated. This research utilized descriptive analytical method with qualitative approach. The subjects in this research were students of Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 3 (SMPN 3) or National Junior High School 3, Subang, as the pioneering and referenced school that implementing Gelis tree in GLS program. The participants in this research consisted of pioneering teachers, Civics teachers, class teachers, and students. Research instrument consisted of observation, interviews, study on documents, and questionnaire. Data processing was performed in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and verification with decision making. From the results it is shown that the implementation of reading culture with Gelis Trees enhanced developed the competencies of students' civic intelligence. The most developed aspects were intelligence quotient, emotional intelligence, and moral intelligence. It also concluded that in addition to shaping the character and virtuous, reading culture also improved civic intelligence.
Application of EEG/ERP and Eye Tracking in Underlying Mechanism of Visual Attention of Auto Dealer’s Advertisement – A Neuromarketing Research
Authors: Samsuri Norlyiana , Reza Faruque , Begum Tahamina , Yusoff Nasir , Idris Badrisyah , Omar Hazim , Mohd Isa Salmi
Published: April 2019

This study aims to detect the level of attention and gaze behavior on diverse display design of advertisement through the applications of Event Related Potential (ERP) and Eye Tracking. Total of 15 subjects participated in ERP, while two subjects (out of 15) participated in Eye Tracking. The N200 ERP component was recorded using 128-sensor net. The result of the ERP and gaze behavior showed consistent results that subjects were more attentive to the Vertex Reared Grouped (VRG) view compared to Vertex Frontal Grouped (VFG) view, and more attentive to the Right Lateral Grouped (RLG) view compared to Left Lateral Grouped (LLG) view in Session 1 and Session 3 respectively. Visual interpretation of scan path together with fixation duration and saccade duration of gaze behavior data revealed that VRG view and RLG view attracted more attention than its counterpart. For Session 2, the results of the ERP and gaze behavior indicated that subjects were equally attentive to the Right Lateral Singular (RLS) view and Left Lateral Singular (LLS) view. Gaze behavior showed that scan path during RLS view and LLS view indicated similar amount of gaze in both display designs. For cost-effective and limited space advertising, it is advisable that marketers prioritize display design of VRG view than its counterpart and RLG view than its counterpart.
Improving the safety of an uncontrolled road traffic junction a case study of maisammaguda T-junction
Authors: R. Prasannakumar Dr , Naga sai baba Akella , Ranjith Kumar V
Published: April 2019

Road traffic junctions are potential locations for accidents especially when they are not provided with signal and completely uncontrolled. In the present paper, a T-junction located near Maisammaguda was identified as the study location. It was an uncontrolled road traffic junction with many conflicts and congestion, reducing the safety of students, faculty and other commuters. Near about ten professional colleges are located in this area, with heavy traffic flow during morning and evening peak hours. Traffic volume count was made as per IRC guidelines and signal timings were designed for the proposed signalized T Junction. Detailed phasing and timing plans were also arrived at separately for morning and evening peak hours. It is believed that the proposal if implemented will significantly reduce the number and severity of accidents at this location.
Land use change impact on flood reduction capacity of lake sentani, jayapura
Authors: Koyari Elroy , Asmaranto Runi
Published: April 2019

Flood is a natural phenomenon that occurs in certain places due to natural causes and human activities. However, the imbalance in hydrological cycle will cause the flood to do damage, both materially and non-materially. Therefore, it is important to control the occurrence and magnitude. Human activities that can cause such imbalance, one of them, is land use change. Many areas of pervious area are shifting into impervious areas, which will increase the amount of surface runoff generated. This research will cover about how land use changes over the year can influence the surface runoff generated in a certain area. This research is conducted in Sentani watershed, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Calculation with the aid of ArcMap 10.1 and WinTR-20 results in around 6% changes in flood discharge in the outlet for land use in year 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2016. The reservoir capacity in reducing flood discharge is also increasing over the years.
Topography analysis using wearable devices and its integration in navigation systems
Authors: Domb Menachem S , Sanjay Sanjay
Published: April 2019

Automatic navigation in an unknown environment raises various challenges as many cues about orientation are difficult to perceive without the use of vision. Though assisted aids such as GPS devices help in route finding, still it fails to fulfill safety requirements. This paper proposes a framework that provides accurate guiding and information on the route traversal and the topography of the road ahead. The framework is composed of technologies such as Lumigrids, Drone, GPS, Mobile applications, Cloud storage which are used to map the road surface and generate proper navigation guidance to the end user. This is done in three stages; [1]. Off-line mapping of the road surface and storing this information in the cloud. 2. Wearable technology used for obtaining in real-time surface information and comparing it to the data on the cloud facilitating accurate and safer navigation 3. Updating the cloud information with information collected by the pedestrian
Bridging for cross protocol talk in IOT devices using windows communication foundation
Authors: Mamlook Rustom , F. Khan Omer , Sultan Mohammed Thabit
Published: April 2019

In the Internet of Things (IoT), multiple communication protocols are used to connect the smart device. Wi-Fi, Xbee, ZigBee, Bluetooth, and LoRaWAN are some of the communication channels utilized for connectivity by devices using some IoT platform.In order to enable the development of smart services for IoT platforms, there are solutions by different vendors to connect between IoT devices. For example, multiple IoT platforms are available in the market namely IoTivity platform developed by Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), AllJoyn platform from All Seen Alliance, Weave made by Google, and Home Kit by Apple. In view of such segmentation of IoT platforms, IoT Application’s development has been made complex, where IoT device and accompanying application compatibility with available platforms requires support for multiple protocols.To simplify the complexity introduced by multiple platforms, M2M [4] International standard was already proposed as the bridge for integrating IoT protocols. In our paper, we implement a proxy web service using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) as a way to translate communication in one IoT protocol to another. In our implementation of middleware, we allowed the MQTT broker to accept messages, which were passed, to the Web Service from various devices over Hyper Text Protocol’s POST or GET Commands. Bridging between WCF Web Service and MQTT broker was enabled with duplex communication. Hence, devices supporting either HTTP protocol or MQTT protocol were able to communicate transparently.
Merit factor analysis of polyphaser sequences using cyclic algorithm new with good correlation properties
Authors: Manda Rajasekhar , P. Rajesh Kumar Dr
Published: April 2019

Polyphase sequences such as Pn (n=1, 2, 3, 4, x), Golomb, Frank, and the Chu are with good correlation properties, lower sidelobe levels and large merit factor values are helpful in applications like radar, sonar and channel estimation and communications. The goodness of a sequence obtained from merit factor. The transmitted and received signal may not be the same due to noise. The correlation function of given sequence is expressed by ISL (Integrated Sidelobe Level) by minimizing the ISL metrics the performance parameter merit factor is improved. To make this possible the ISL metric is expressed in the frequency domain and minimized to its most recent values and fixing at their most recent value until the predefined threshold satisfied. Because of FFT operations, the Cyclic Algorithm New applied to very long length sequences say N~106. In this paper, the Merit factor and correlation levels compared with standard, and cyclic algorithm new initialized with Polyphase sequences for lengths 102~104. Moreover, the observations made for four consecutive even and odd integer lengths say 162, 172, 182, and 192. CAN (P3, Golomb) exhibits merit factor improvement of 3.77%. These sequences of sidelobe levels reduced.
Mediating Role of Fashion Consciousness on Cosmopolitanism and Status Consumption of Young Fashion Consumers in Sri Lanka
Authors: . Jayarathne , . .
Published: April 2019

The aim of this paper is to examine the mediating role of fashion consciousness on cosmopolitanism and status consumption of young fashion consumers in Sri Lanka. A survey method is used. The result uncovers that the fashion consciousness fully mediates the relationship between cosmopolitanism and status consumption of young fashion consumers in Sri Lanka. Finally, the paper provides important implications and suggestions for practitioners as well as for academics in the field of consumer behavior.
Legal Protection of Muslim Tourists in Islamic Religious Tourism in Malaysia: Reality and Challenges
Authors: Farahiyah Izni W Abd Rahman1 Wan , Ahamat Haniff
Published: April 2019

Islamic Religious Tourism (Hajj and Umrah) services have emerged in recent years. Malaysia has become one of the key players in this fast growing segment. It is caused by better condition of the economy in Malaysia so that raising awareness of the Malaysian people to do the Sunnah (practice) that they believed. Despite this remarkable development, there have been many consumer complaints related to Umrah services in Malaysia. In fact, consumer claims against the travel agents related to Umrah package were the top in the list of services cases filed in the Tribunal for Consumer Claims (TCC) for the past many years. This article seeks to analyse the current application of the Hajj and Umrah services in Malaysia. It then attemps to identify problems related to it. The article then seeks to suggest proper ways on how to overcome the said challenge and problem. Being qualitative in nature, this study collects relevant framework which include laws, regulations and guidelines which are related to Umrah travel agencies services. The purpose is to analyse the adequacy of the existing consumer protection laws in protecting Muslim tourists. The study discovers the lacunae in the existing legal protection for Muslim tourists which renders the protection to be inadequate. The reserachers find that inadequacy of existing consumer legislation has led to the existing problem. Therefore, clear and definite legal instrument are needed to protect the rights of Muslim tourists as consumers in Islamic Religious Tourism.
Application of Private International Law Instruments in the Recognition of Marriages by Shariah Court in Malaysia
Authors: Helmi Md Said Muhamad , Ahamat Haniff , Abdul Hak Nora , Md Hashim Noraini , Che Soh@Yusoff Roslina
Published: April 2019

In recent years, the phenomenon of cross-border marriage has provoked an increase of international disputes in family relationship.  In Malaysia, due to growing cross-border marriage, the Shariah Court in Malaysia cannot avoid and they have been forced to react to this situation.  Patterns and characteristics of cross-border marriage have varied widely among world regions and races and therefore need theoretical enlightenments.  The ideals of marriage which may reflect in husbands and wives thinking of living happily ever after may easily be stumped by the realities of life when problems arise.  Due to the increasing number of cross-border marriage and very limited research on the international dimensions of the law regulating peculiar aspects of marriages, this paper aims to discuss the application of rules of private international law in the Malaysian Shariah courts affecting recognition of cross-border marriage. In this study, data was obtained from materials consisting of textbooks, legal cases, legislation, journals, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, seminar and conference papers and unpublished writings (dissertations and theses). This paper involves investigation and analysis of the materials available in the library. Hence, it uses the historical, analytical and comparative methods.  This article is a preamble to a more detailed study of the International marriages which the result will be useful for further improvement of the existing legal provisions in Malaysia.
Perspective Transformation Model Among Former Drug Addict in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Abu Hassan Normala , Azhar Abd Hamid Mohd , Hassan Zainudin , Thukiman Kassim , Fauzi Othman Muhammed , Koharudin Mohd
Published: April 2019

Drug addiction is number one problem in Malaysia. Drug addiction could lead to many problems to the society, community as well to the country. The purpose of this article is to discuss the perspective transformation model among 15 former drug addict. Perspective transformation model is a lifelong learning process. It is self directed and effective learning process for adults. Based on the facts the drug addiction is difficult to recover but it is not impossible. In order to leave the drug addicts individuals need motivation, commitment, spirit and sacrifice. This article is to highlight how the former drug addict managed to escape from the drug addiction after going through a tough process. The former drug addicts share their success story with the researcher during the interview. This study will explore how the former drug addict change the meaning scheme and perspective scheme through transformative learning experience. Through the interaction with others it caused the transformation to the worldview of the former drug addicts. The main theory of this study is transformative learning theory by Mezirow. Qualitative methods was chosen in this study by using the phenomenological and case study method in which to understand the phenomenan comprehensively. Finally, this article will conclude the perspective transformation model among former drug addicts.
Rescuing Asylum-Seeker Stranded at Sea: Malaysia’s Duty under International Law
Authors: Sulaiman Syafiq , Mat Basir Salawati , Zamre Mohd Zahir Mohd
Published: April 2019

The protection of the right to life and the duty to rescue persons in distress at sea are the fundamental obligations under two specialized international law regimes which are the international human rights law and the law of the sea. These rules when read together form a strong protection of the human rights of the asylum-seekers stranded at sea. However, often states failed to honour this obligation for various reasons ranging from national security to economic reasons. This article will analyse Malaysia’s responsibilities as regards the right to life and the duty to rescue of these asylum-seekers. It will also identify the existing international and domestic legal framework relevant to the application of these obligations upon Malaysia and whether it has acted in breach of such obligations. The article then proceeded with suggestions for further improvement that Malaysia can adopt in order to better perform its obligations. This study is a pure doctrinal legal research which is qualitative in nature. The data used in this research is collected from library-based resources. These data were then analyzed by using methods of content analysis as well as critical analysis. The article found that Malaysia has a duty to protect the right to life under international human rights law. Additionally, Malaysia is also bound under the law of the sea to perform its duty to rescue. In view of Malaysia’s failure to perform these duties in two occasions in the past consequently had resulted in a violation of international law. Therefore, it is suggested that Malaysia should initiate a revision of its national laws and policies regarding treatment of asylum-seekers stranded at sea to be in line with Malaysia’s duty under international law. Besides, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency is call upon to comply with the international standards of treatment of persons in distress at sea which includes the asylum-seekers.