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Eurasian Economic Union Court and WTO Dispute Settlement Body: Two Housewives in One Kitchen
Authors: Boklan Daria , Lifshits Ilya
Published: August 2019

Using the approach of the United Nations International Law Commission, the law of the Eurasian Economic Union and WTO law might be regarded as autonomous complexes of rules. However, in all current disputes the DSB treats the norms of EAEU law as measures adopted by a specific EAEU member, but not as international law within the meaning of the ILC. These disputes concern import tariffs, anti-dumping investigations, and technical regulation and reveal a number of specific features. First, the EAEU measures are attributable to every EAEU member. Second, the WTO members may try to challenge in the DSB the measures adopted by an EAEU member in its national legislation based on EAEU law that affect national legislation of that EAEU member, rather than EAEU law as such. Third, “forum shopping” may arise, for the same measure can be challenged under EAEU law in the EAEU Court and under WTO law in the DSB. Finally, to overcome uncertainty concerning WTO law in EAEU Court jurisprudence, it is necessary to clarify the approach of the EAEU Court. The authors conclude that this approach should provide for the Court’s right to interpret EAEU law relying on WTO law and DSB jurisprudence. Such interpretation should be made within the context and object of the EAEU Treaty. However, the autonomous EAEU legal order cannot be implemented until the Treaty on Functioning of the Customs Union within the Multilateral Trading System is applicable.
Macroeconomic Coordination in the Eurasian Economic Union: Strategic Aspects
Authors: Shokhin Sergey , Kudryashova Ekaterina
Published: August 2019

Coordinated macroeconomic policy is a special element within the integration process in addition to the four freedoms usual for economic integration: free movement of goods, free movement of services, free movement of labor, and free movement of capital. Macroeconomic coordination was, from the very beginning, a key idea behind each stage of the process of Eurasian economic integration. The politico-ideological foundation of the Eurasian idea is the facilitation of growth for Eurasian countries on the basis of economic pragmatism. The macroeconomic coordination process within the Eurasian Economic Union is based on the coordination of strategic planning systems in each Member State. Strategic planning plays an important role in macroeconomic coordination. Strategic planning documents have a sound legal basis in the Treaty establishing the Eurasian Economic Union. At the same time Eurasian integration provides a platform for best practice exchanges and coordination of strategic planning between the Member States.
Guest Editor’s Note – Some Reflections on Integration in Eurasia
Authors: Butler William
Published: August 2019

In this prefatory article the author surveys the general concept of “integration” and its development and application in Soviet and post-Soviet space and then reviews the particular contributions made by each article contributed to this special issue of the Russian Law Journal.
Legal Status of a Child in Family Legislation of the Russian Federation and CIS: Comparative Legal Analysis
Authors: Letova Natalya , Kozhokar Igor
Published: August 2019

The authors identify characteristic features of how certain children’s rights are exercised under the family law of Russia and the legislation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The norms of the CIS family law on children’s rights are specific; they adhere to national cultural traditions and customs that have an impact on the implementation and protection of children’s personal non-property rights. The authors point out that a child, under certain circumstances, can be a carrier not only of the rights and obligations provided for by the family codes of independent States, but also by family law of the CIS. The article points out to the need to define the law applicable to regulating relations where the participants have different or dual citizenship, or legal facts occurred on the territory of one State that is a member of the CIS. The authors describe a defect in Russian legislation regulating the status of a child with dual citizenship. The problem of legislative consolidation of the concept of proper upbringing of a child is addressed, as are ways that children may undertake self-protection of their rights granted in CIS member States. One peculiarity of the family codes of CIS member States is the norms regulating a child’s participation in personal non-proprietary and proprietary relations. Special attention is paid to alimony payments. Moreover, the authors consider the laws that regulate dissolution of a marriage, as well as how such dissolution affects the legal status of the child. The article focuses on deprivation of parental rights as a radical method of breaking the bond between a child and parents, distinguishing the deprivation of parental rights from their restriction. The authors consider adoption procedures, as well as the legal status of the adopted and adoptive parents. Each problem is considered by using the comparative legal research method.
The effectiveness of complex application of osteopathy and shock wave therapy in the rehabilitation treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Authors: Zuev Denis S. , Kostenko Elena V. , Petrova Iulianna A.
Published: August 2019

Background. Myofascial pain syndromes are the most frequent companions of acute and chronic lumbar pain, and the problem of eliminating pain syndrome should be considered in terms of developing an effective program for diagnosis, treatment, physical rehabilitation and its accessibility for all categories of the population.
Аim. To evaluate the effectiveness of complex application of osteopathy and shock wave therapy in the rehabilitation treatment of patients with MPS.
Materials and methods. 120 patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), mean age 49.65±0.89 years, mean disease duration 2.29±0.18 years were examined.
Results. With the combination of standard therapy, osteopathic treatments and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), the severity of pain on the scale of visual analogue scale (VAS) after 12 months of observation decreased by an average of 77.1%, in the group of standard therapy in combination with ostepathic treatment, 62.2%, in group of standard therapy and ESWT by 52.8% and in the group of standard therapy by 30.9%. According to the 12-month prospective follow-up, the maximum positive effect on the severity of MPS and emotional disorders was noted in the combination of standard therapy, osteopathic treatments and ESWT.
Conclusion. The combination of these methods of treatment can be considered as a method of choice in complex programs of rehabilitation treatment of patients with MPS.
Characteristics of sleep disorders in patients with chronic back pain
Authors: Vinogradov Daniil K. , Doronina O. B.
Published: August 2019

Background. Insomnia is considered a risk factor for the frequency of pain, however, no reliable studies with a comprehensive analysis of the objective polysomnography data have been conducted so far.
Objective. Using the method of polysomnography, to assess the changes in the structure of sleep in the chronic pain syndrome, by the example of chronic back pain.
Methods. The study was carried out in two groups (basic and control,) in which the patients were examined according to the following algorithm: an objective examination, assessment of the neurological status, filling in neurological scales and questionnaires, a single comprehensive study of the night sleep (polysomnography).
Results. According to the data of the polysomnographic study, presomnic disorders were detected in 25% of patients, intrasomnic disorders in 48%, and postsomnic disorders in 17%.
Conclusion. These sleep patterns, measured by polysomnography, demonstrate a link between sleep disorders, changes in the psycho-vegetative status, and chronic pain syndrome.
The effectiveness of the surgical correction of the temporomandibular joint intracapsular disorders
Authors: Lyashev Ilya N. , Dybov Andrey M. , Kholmogorova Polina V.
Published: August 2019

Background. The prevalence of temporomandibular joint diseases covers about 40% of the population. The main place (from 70 to 82%) among these diseases is occupied by the so-called intracapsular disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The lack of consensus on the use of treatment methods and clear protocols for the rehabilitation of patients with intracapsular TMJ disorders was the basis for the conduct of this study.
Objective. The purpose of the study was to analyze the treatment effectiveness in patients with intracapsular disorders of the temporomandibular joint using the complex of pathogenetically substantiated conservative and surgical methods. Methods. The research included 43 patients with complaints to pains and dysfunction of TMJ. Everything fulfilled the uniform protocol of inspection. Depending on disease degree to patients were assigned or a course of conservative treatment with use splint therapy, or surgical correction of defect.
Results. After analyzing the dynamics of patient treatment in the framework of this study, it was found that surgical correction of intracapsular disorders of the temporomandibular joint was effective in all patients examined by us.
Conclusion. To maintain a long-term stable result, this group of patients is shown orthodontic-orthopedic rehabilitation, with the goal of creating and maintaining correct occlusal relationships.
Chronic prostatitis: differential diagnosis. Case report discussion
Authors: Kovalyk Vladimir P. , Ekusheva Evgenia V.
Published: August 2019

The diagnostics of chronic pelvic pain is a complex interdisciplinary problem. It requires a thorough and detailed clinical examination involving clinicians of various specialties. Neuropathic pain in the structure of chronic pelvic pain is present in 1/3 of patients, which call the need for a close cooperation between the urologist and neurologist at all the stages of the management of these patients. The presented clinical analysis demonstrates an algorithm for such an interdisciplinary interaction, which provides a care for a patient with this complex and debilitating pathology.
Evaluation of the Effect of Propolis Nanoparticles on Antimicrobial Properties and Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Composite Bonded to Bovine Enamel
Authors: Sodagar Ahmad , Akhavan Azam , Arab Sepideh , Bahador Abbas , Pourhajibagher Maryam , Soudi Armin
Published: August 2019

We aimed to investigate the effects of propolis nanoparticles (prpNPs) on antimicrobial property and shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic composite bonded to bovine enamel.
Materials and Methods: Sixty bovine teeth were randomly divided into five groups (n=12). PrpNPs were prepared at concentrations of 0% (control), 1%, 2%, 5%, and 10% in Transbond XT composite to bond stainless steel brackets to the teeth. SBS between brackets and teeth was measured using a universal testing machine. After debonding, the adhesive remnant index (ARI) on bracket bases was measured. In the microbial test, composites with the aforementioned concentrations of prpNPs were cured in metal discs. The bacteria included Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Streptococcus sanguinis (S. sanguinis), and Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus), and antimicrobial effects of prpNPs were investigated by anti-biofilm, disc agar diffusion and eluted component tests.
Results: The 10% prpNPs group showed the lowest SBS. Colony growths of S. mutans and S. sanguinis at all concentrations (except for 1%) was significantly lower than the control group. L. acidophilus colony growth was significantly reduced at 5% and 10% concentrations. Growth inhibition zone developed at 2%, 5%, and 10% concentrations for S. mutans and S. sanguinis. The lowest numbers of S. mutans and S. sanguinis colonies at all concentrations were observed on day 15. L. acidophilus colonies decreased significantly at all concentrations (except for 1%) until day 30.
Effect of 0.05% Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash on Surface Roughness and Friction Between Ceramic Brackets and Rhodium-Coated and Uncoated Stainless Steel Wires
Authors: HosseinzadehNik Tahereh , Ghadirian Hannaneh , Hooshmand Tabassom , Kharrazi fard Mohammad Javad , Nasiri Maryam , Javaheri Mahd Maryam
Published: August 2019

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of 0.05% sodium fluoride (NaF) mouthwash on the surface roughness and friction between ceramic brackets and rhodium-coated (RC) and uncoated stainless steel (SS) wires.
Materials and Methods: This experimental study was performed on 48 maxillary premolar ceramic brackets. Twenty-four pieces of RC-SS wires were used. Samples were divided into four groups. Groups 1 and 2 were immersed in artificial saliva, and groups 3 and 4 were immersed in a solution consisting of artificial saliva (9%) and mouthwash (91%). To assess surface roughness, images were obtained from the surface of wires and brackets with atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) before and after the intervention. To assess friction, the wires were ligated into brackets, and friction was measured at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute using a universal testing machine. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the 0.05 significance level.
Results: Friction during sliding in RC wires was significantly less than that in SS wires (P<0.05). Increase in the friction in SS wires by mouthwash was significantly greater compared to RC wires (P<0.05). Surface roughness coefficients of the wires before the intervention were not significantly different. The surface roughness of the wires significantly increased after the intervention and it was greater in SS wires than in RC wires (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Considering the lower friction and surface roughness of SS-RC wires compared to SS wires, SS-RC wires may be a better alternative for use with ceramic brackets.
Reconstruction of a Mandibular Defect with Toronto Bridge Following Tumor Resection and Bone Graft: A Case Report
Authors: Siadat Hakimeh , Khojasteh Arash , Beyabanaki Elaheh
Published: August 2019

Dental implants are highly recommended to improve the retention, stability, and support of prostheses in edentulous patients with large surgical defects. Depending on the size of the defect, a bone graft procedure might be necessary. However, due to limitations of bone grafts, some complications might negatively affect the prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient. This case report presents some of these prosthetic problems following surgical resection and autogenous bone graft procedures.
Flood-Related Disaster Communication and Humanitarian Logistics
Authors: Fadzline Tamyez Puteri , Christiane Isabella Gerth Natalie , Firdaus bin Anuar Khairul
Published: August 2019

During the annual monsoon season, Malaysia is often affected severely by floods as a result of heavy rainfall and poor irrigation. Every year, thousands of people have to be relocated and be evacuated from their homes. Thus, this research is aimed to look at two central aspects of disaster management in the context of flood disaster management in Kuantan, Pahang. Using a mixed-method approach, first, the effectiveness of communication mechanisms in the case of floods is investigated with quantitative analysis using descriptive design. Secondly, this research takes a closer look at the underlying logistical framework found in flood disaster contexts and identifies its critical success factors. For this, a qualitative research approach is taken. Using thematic analysis, in-depth semi-structured interviews are analyzed to arrive at conclusions regarding the critical success factors. Investigating in the effectiveness of disaster communication, it has become apparent that communication between authorities, agencies, non-government organizations or NGOs and flood victims are still in need of improvement, as the suggestions made by participants of the study suggests, both in regard to emergency updates as well as to heightening community awareness on the right actions to take in preparation of upcoming floods. The critical success factors for humanitarian response in the case of flood management include coordination, communication, knowledge, and preparedness. In it crucial to safeguard communities, thus, the unambiguous and clear standard of procedures or SOPs need to be in place at the integrated agencies for them to be understood and known by the individuals who execute them.
The Link between Relational Benefit to Relationship Quality in Priority Banking Services in Indonesia
Authors: . Syafrizal , Abdul Wahid Nabsiah , Ismail Ishak
Published: August 2019

Relational benefit has an important role in improving relationship quality in a consumer services company, particularly in credence service. However, there are only a few research on the link between relational benefit and relationship quality, especially in credence service like priority banking services. The objective of this study is to fulfill this gap by investigating the links of relational benefit on satisfaction and trust. A survey questionnaire was run to 338 priority banking customers in Jakarta. This study found that functional benefit has a significant influence on relationship satisfaction and trust, while social benefit also has a significant influence on satisfaction and trust. The findings imply that service providers like bankers need to consider the functional benefit and social benefit as it directly affects their customer’s relationship satisfaction and trust. The result of this research is crucial when the intended customer is an important segment like the priority customers who have large deposits and investment products in the banks.
A Systematic Review: Factors Affecting Employees’ Adoption of E-government Using an Integration of UTAUT & TTF Theories
Authors: I. A. Amrouni Khaled , A. Arshah Ruzaini , J. Kadi Alaa
Published: August 2019

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have been implemented mainly in government organizations, where e-government has become prevalent. The previous research focuses mostly on e-government adoption from the perspective of citizens. However, there is a scarcity of research conducted from the viewpoint of the employee. This study tried to identify and predict the factors that influence an employee to adopt technology implemented at the workplace by focusing on acceptance technology theories. The unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology (UTAUT) and Task-technology fit (TTF) using relevant findings in this review. The attempt to conduct a comprehensive explanation and analysis of the existing literature up to 2018, to understand the current situation of e-government implementation. Reviewing procedures were done by reviewing articles on e-government and related work by using indexing databases “web of science & Scopus. Finally, the results of this paper are the factors that make employees directly or indirectly adopt e-government.
Factors Affecting Employees’ Turnover Intention in Construction Companies in Klang, Selangor
Authors: Hussain Suhaidah , Huei Xian See
Published: August 2019

This research is about factors affecting employees’ turnover intention in construction companies. Employees’ turnover intention is known as the organization’s workers’ intent or plan to leave their current working place’s position. Malaysia has scored third highest voluntary turnover rate, which is 9.5% in Southeast Asia year 2015. Most of the construction projects are difficult and complex to manage it. High employees’ turnover rate may influence the construction companies’ productivity and performances. There are many factors that will affect employees’ turnover intention, such as colleague relations, organizational commitment, organizational justice, organizational reputation, communication, and organizational politics. In order to address the issues above, this research was aims to identify the factors affecting employees’ turnover intention and to determine the relationship between the factors and employees’ turnover intention. Therefore, in order to achieve these objectives, a questionnaire survey involving 160 employees conducted to Grade 7 construction company in Klang, Selangor. There was 73 companies’ worker who responded to the survey. The data analysis conducted using SPSS and SmartPLS, and the results showed that organizational politics were mostly caused employees’ turnover intention in construction companies. The findings also showed that communication and organizational politics had a negative relationship with employees’ turnover intention. Results from this research can provide the evidence and bring convince for the construction companies in Malaysia to reduce employees turnover rate. In the future, the scope of the study can be expanded to other states of Malaysia to improve the reliability of this study.
The Value of Trust in the Drama Tersasar Di Jalan-Mu
Authors: Osman Juwairiah , Zamani Mardhiyyah , Hidayu Rosli Rosjuliana , Baihaqi Hasni Mohamad , Afza Syarfa Rosli Nur , Iszuani Mohd Hassan Mohd , Ahmad Syahrina
Published: August 2019

The value of trust is one of nature that is highly emphasized in social life. The value of trust is one’s identity and the level of his faith in religion. This value is seen in the drama storyline drama Tersasar di Jalan-Mu. In this regard, the study aims to identify the value of the trusts contained in the drama Tersasar di Jalan-Mu by discussing it based on the Honorable Type Concept Framework (Kerangka Konsep Jenis Kehormatan). A total of 9 scenes have been identified as the dominant scenario with the value of Malay trust. It is futrther categorized according to the kind of honor on 7 values, namely blood, property, dignity, tyranny, disunity, women and trust. In this paper, only the value of the trust will be elaborated because this value is synonymous with the problems of today’s society which is less aware of the value of trust in family and community life. The result of the study explains the value of trust is a highly emphasized value in the lives of Malay Muslims.
Impact of Brexit on Construction Stocks listed on Bursa Malaysia
Authors: Kumar Senthil , Ridzuan Darun Mohd , Aslam Mohammad
Published: August 2019

The British exit from the European Union (Brexit) referendum conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) about remaining in the European Union (EU) has had a profound effect on the world economy. Stock markets across the globe bore the brunt and pound sterling weakened sharply on this announcement. However, not all the economies were affected in the same way and the effect ranged from no impact to high impact. Economies which had considerable exposure to the UK, were affected. Though Malaysia does not have highly significant trade connections with the UK, the construction sector has moderate exposure to UK investments. In this study, construction companies’ stock price movement during the Brexit announcement was analyzed using the Event Study Methodology. Ten publicly traded construction companies were randomly selected and their stock returns were compared with the KCI Market Index returns. The returns were very volatile and showed a negative trend during the first few days around the Brexit announcement indicating that there was an insignificant short-term impact. However, the shock was quickly absorbed and the stock returns stabilized in a few days implying that the Brexit announcement did not have a significant long-term impact on construction company stocks in Malaysia.
Examining the Link between Ethical Culture and Integrity Violations: The Mediating Role of Integrity Climate
Authors: Izzaz Zahari Afzal , Said Jamaliah , Arshad Roshayani
Published: August 2019

Integrity violations are actions that can cause harm to the economy and society at large. These violations would cost the organisation losses or devalue their reputation. Many initiatives were taken to mitigate integrity violations at the organisation level. Creating a positive ethical culture was argued as a crucial approach to minimise the incident of integrity violations. However, to date, little research was done to provide empirical support on whether ethical culture contributes significant effect to integrity violation. This paper aims to investigate whether ethical culture can impact integrity violations. Data were collected using questionnaires distributed to 459 state government departments. There are a total of 343 out of 459 (75%) questionnaires distributed to Malaysian state government departments were received. The findings indicate that integrity climate mediates the relationship between ethical culture and integrity violations. The practicality of the research provides a further understanding of public sector organisations and their behaviours. The viewpoint of whether having ethical culture as a social norm in an organisation provides insight towards the occurrence of integrity violations.
An Error-Proof Approach for Decision Making Using DEMATEL
Authors: Islam A.S.M.Touhidul , Mustafa Shariman , Sorooshian Shahryar
Published: August 2019

Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory method of Multi-Criteria Decision Making has been being used very widely in many management studies (like Operation Management) to identify causal relationships among factors and draw attention to valuable insight for decision making. The scope of this system has reached the manufacturing industry, social activities, farming, financial system, environmental science, energy, and other areas, and has solved numerous practical problems. However, the author has found that the results are misleading as and when it is applied with global (or overall) consideration or even elements/category of unequal weights. To show the serious differences in the results misguiding decision-makers, an example has been demonstrated in this study. Result of the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory from global calculation can be corrected if the calculation and analysis are done based on distinct elements (cluster wise). Grading success or failure factors as per distinct elements of a system and integrating them as per criticality found at the element level, is an added methodology to the existing knowledge of using Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory. With another example from the previous study, the new approach is justified as well. This new approach will help to find critical factors in a truly holistic way and implement any principles, policies, or system more confidently.
Malware Mobile Devices in Indonesia
Authors: Wiryawan Drajad , Suhartono Joni , . Surjandy , Fernando Yudi , Gautama So Idris , Gui Anderes
Published: August 2019

The number of mobile devices and information technology supporting applications is currently very diverse. Ranging from expensive to cheap, even new and used. On the other hand, the increase in connections needed every year always increases along with its development. Both of these are always accompanied by increasing crime in cyberspace so that the level of risk and threats that arise will also always spread threats from time to time. Many people do not understand what cyber risk is, its impact and how minimal handling is needed to overcome the above. This research was conducted to provide an overview of cybersecurity information to anyone about the amount of malware on existing and scattered devices and the user behavior itself. It starts with scanning network traffic, type of malware, then the patterns and its characteristics. On the other hand, this also provides input on how to make minimal handling as a way to control cybersecurity. The aim of the work is to focus on establishing the basic behavior of a user on mobile malware for user profiling analysis.
An Empirical View of Business Ethics on Private College in Kuantan: A Case Study
Authors: Kamarudin Diyana , Zakaria Haziman , Azit Azizan
Published: August 2019

Private institutions in Malaysia are bound to the Private Higher Institution Act 1996, normally relies on corporate investment to sustain their operations. Data from Department of statistic Malaysia show that there is a significant incensement of gross output value in the education sector in Malaysia from RM 17.6 billion in 2017 compared to RM 15.2 billion in 2015 which reflect the business competencies in private institution (Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2015). In this research, a case study will be conducted at one of the private colleges in Kuantan, Pahang. The aim of this research is to analyze the ethical issue regarding business ethics using a semi-structured interview method with college staff and students. The interviews were recorded and transcribed. Each case would be analyzed, discussed and the cases would be related to the business ethics concept and ethical principle. This study aims to create good moral value and business ethics that can be practiced in the private education sector in Malaysia.
Ethical Leadership, Ethical Climate and Unethical Behaviour in Institutions of Higher Learning
Authors: Khair Ishak Nurul , Haron Hasnah , Ismail Ishak
Published: August 2019

Issues related to unethical behaviour is not common nowadays; and they are also the problem of higher learning institutions. This study is conducted to find out the factors that influence the intention to perform unethical behaviour in higher learning institutions in Malaysia. This paper provides some insights into the issues of unethical behaviour, specifically the behaviour of lecturers. Ethical leadership and ethical climate are identified to be the variables that might influence the intention to perform such behaviour. It then discusses the importance of ethical leadership and ethical climate in shaping the ethical conduct in higher learning institutions.
The Passage of Time to Develop Ethical Business Environment Through Malaysia’s Competition Act 2010 and Competition Agenda: Post World War II to Present Days
Authors: Sankaran Sasikala , Haron Hasnah , Ai Ping Teoh , Ganesan Yuvaraj
Published: August 2019

This article seeks to reflect on the background of Competition Act 2010 of Malaysia by taking a step by step view on the many initiatives undertaken by various world bodies from post-World War II era in reviving and rebuilding the world economy to present days involving the competition agenda of the nation. In doing so, this article intends to emphasize on the perseverance and continuous efforts made over the decades in ensuring the nation finally had established the Act and the unceasing continuous efforts in forming ethical business environment with healthy competition stay as part Government of Malaysia’s initiatives.
An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach in Decision-Making for Material Selection in an Automotive Company: A Case Study
Authors: Jack Kie Cheng , Khalif Hassan Ahmed , Mohd Aripin Norhana , Mohd Yunus Rafiuddin
Published: August 2019

This study is an approach to investigate and to choose the suitable material for the fabrication of tools trolley to ensure the good quality of the product. The project team of an automotive manufacturing company is planning to fabricate 100 sets of tools trolley in the assembly shop. This study was developed to describe an approach based on Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) that can assist decision-makers and continuous improvement engineers in determining the most suitable material to be employed in fabrication process at the early stage of the product development to reduce the cost. The selected main criteria are Material Strength, Material Cost, Procurement Lead Time and Duration of Fabrication Process while the four materials that will be considered in this study are Aluminium, Steel Tube, and Square Tube. Finally, the results show that Square Tube is recommended as the most suitable material for the in-house tools for trolley fabrication.
An Analysis of Internal Audit Investment Among Top Malaysian Listed Companies
Authors: Naimi Mohamad Nor Mohamad , Ishak Suhaimi
Published: August 2019

The importance of internal audit function in improving the company’s internal control risk management and corporate governance has been emphasized in the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements. Based on the Listing Requirements, Malaysian listed companies are required to establish the internal audit function, which is independent and this function must be supervised by the audit committee. Although the importance of internal audit function has been highlighted in various code of corporate governance, little is known about the investment made by the company in internal audit activity. This study capitalizes the publicly available data on internal audit cost and the type of internal function provider in Malaysia setting. The primary purpose of this study is to describe internal audit practices, especially on the internal audit budget in Malaysia for the year 2017 for top 300 companies. Based on the descriptive analysis, it is found that the internal audit fee is relatively lower than the cost of external audit and most of the companies’ internal audit function was carried out by in house teams. Also, the benefit from economies of scale is less pronounced in internal audit as compared to external audit services. Some further analyses were also conducted, and the article is ended recommendations for future research to be undertaken in investigating the internal importance audit in Malaysia.
Factors Influencing the Intention of Recipient to Pay Back Education Loan in State Foundation
Authors: Farhanah Mohd Idres Nurul , Haron Hasnah , Ahmad Hanafiah
Published: August 2019

This paper explores the factors that influence the intention to pay back the education loan among students in a state foundation. Education loan is the primary source for the student in order to pursue their studies. The government has introduced many forms of financial assistance such as scholarship, grants and education loan. However, the loan recipients have faced difficulties in repaying the loan, which will affect the provider and future recipients. This is because, the loan provider will not be able to sponsor future students if they are not able to collect the loan from the loan recipients. This paper identifies attitude, parental influence, media awareness and perception of loan agreement towards the intention to pay back the education loan. Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is suggested to be the underpinning theory of this study. Findings of the study can assist the state foundations on setting strategies to collect payment from the loan recipients.
Factors Influencing Employee Perception on Performance Management System
Authors: Mahmud Fatimah , Anis Nik Azemi Nik
Published: August 2019

Without the employee feedback, the developed performance management system (PMS) cannot be assumed as an effective system that able to stimulate their workers to achieve the company’s objectives and targets. This paper aims to identify the implementation of performance management system in the company, to analyze the factors that affect employee perception on PMS, and subsequently to determine the relationship between factors influencing employee perception and PMS. 119 questionnaires were distributed to employees in Company X. The response rate is 43% of the total sample. The finding shows that the respondents strongly agreed on the implemented PMS in the company. Also, employee participation was the highest factor that influencing employee perception of PMS, followed by employee knowledge and skills, and rating techniques. Overall, each of the factors had a significant relationship with the PMS. This study may assist managers in improving their communication with employees on their work performance. Therefore, this will increase the employee understanding of how they have been assessed and feel that the process is fair. Later, this will ensure a positive employee perception of the implemented PMS.
QR Code Payment in Indonesia and Its Application on Mobile Banking
Authors: . Ruslan , Made Karmawan Gusti , . Suharjito , Fernandoand Yudi , Gui Anderes
Published: August 2019

The technology innovation makes it easy for us to connect to various services. Banking transactions that previously could only be served only at Branch Offices, ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) and EDC (Electronic Data Capture), now they can be accessed online. Balance information, fund transfers, credit purchases, PLN tokens, payment of PAM and BPJS bills, all can be done through Mobile Banking application from smartphones. This study aims to find out how QR Code on Mobile Banking provides convenience in making payment transactions and how it can be used safely. The research was conducted through literature study, observation, and distribution of questionnaires to 30 respondents to identify the system acceptance. Payment Model QR Code on Mobile Banking can be widely used as an alternative of cash payment through a smartphone. The developed system does not only for merchant payment but can be used for person to person payment. The result of this research is a prototype for QR Code Payment on OCBC NISP Mobile Banking which can be used as an alternative payment system and integrated with fund source account without the need to top up the transfer.
A Concept Paper of Balanced Scorecard for New Product Development
Authors: Zhengxiaoming Aminaimu , Fernando Yudi
Published: August 2019

This study aims to review the concept of Balanced Scorecard (BSC) technique to develop a new product. BSC, as a strategic performance tool, has received closed attention from many organizations worldwide. However, the implementation has been limited. The globalization and economic upheaval have increased the challenges to the executive’s face and therefore need to find the right tools to overcome the challenges. The current paper focuses on the review of literature on the importance of BSC towards new product development and business performance. This paper suggests that the 4th generation balance scorecard leads the combination of the management system and performance measurement that brings up one big strategy maps, and possibly will use widely to satisfy the customer demands. This paper discusses the current issues and the emerging importance of BSC literature and suggests fruitful areas for further study.
Supplier Sustainable Integrity Using a Split-half Method: Empirical Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Fernando Yudi , Gui Anderes , Sari Wahyuni-TD Ika , Won Seo Yong , Haron Hasnah
Published: August 2019

The objective of this study is twofold accordingly. First, it aims to explore the measurement items of sustainable supplier integrity drivers. Second, it purports to investigate the relationship between drivers and supplier sustainable integrity. Furthermore, this study collected data from manufacturing firms in Malaysia. The targeted respondents were procurement managers and other decision-makers in the manufacturing companies. This study examined using a split-half method. First half data set was examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The supplier assessment, supplier collaboration, and supplier codes of conduct were identified as drivers of sustainable supplier integrity. The other half of the data set used to develop a theoretical model. It was then established to test the model assessment and hypothesis testing. Thus, this study may shed light on finding answers on the importance of supplier codes of conduct. This is as the strongest driver in the theoretical model of the study. The possible reason behind this is because the manufacturing firms should inform supply chain network on essential of supplier codes of conduct to avoid corporate fraud and leverage business sustainability.
Learning Factory Concept and Development at Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Authors: Ghazali Maarof Mohd , Nawanir Gusman , Fakhrul Yusuf Muhammad
Published: August 2019

One of the key resources for the organization to sustain in the competitive business world is the employee’s competencies. Current business environment requires employees who are competent to adapt to ever-changing the business environment as a result of globalization and changes in customer’s requirement. The current teaching and training methods used in the universities is lacking a continuous delivery of competencies, especially in manufacturing education. One of the approaches that are becoming popular in developing student’s competencies is through the application of the learning factory concept. A learning factory represents a simulation of a real factory environment where students can gain hands-on the learning experience by conducting various projects. This paper will, therefore, present the process of setting up a learning factory and discuss how the learning factory can be used to support the teaching and learning process in a public technical university. This study was performed at the Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. The purpose of the development of such a learning factory is to enable the students to attained hands-on experience on the concepts they have learned during class lecture and see how it can be applied in the real world.
Impact of Mature Corporate Governance on Detective Role of Forensic Accounting: Case of Public Listed Companies in Oman
Authors: Rehman Ali , Hashim Fathyah
Published: August 2019

Organizational fraud is transpiring despite the availability of controls, regulatory directives, and governance guidelines. These controls, directives, and guidelines are only utilized as a compliance checkbox instead of being utilized to identify the control deficiencies and also to identify the maturity of corporate governance. Forensic accounting detective role is an activity which can be available within an organization that can be impacted and reformed by the mature corporate governance which can eventually assist organizations in the reduction of fraud and its related activities. Three major constituents of mature corporate governance are the board of directors, audit and risk committee, and senior management or executive management. All three significant constituents are vital to the achievement of organizational objectives and providing satisfaction to shareholders. With the utilization of agency theory, this paper intends to identify the relationship between mature corporate governance and detective role of forensic accounting within public listed companies situated in Sultanate of Oman. The descriptive cross-sectional survey has been conducted with the utilization of quantitative method, and data has been analyzed by utilization of PLS-SEM. Result suggests that mature corporate governance has a significant direct impact on forensic accounting’s detective role. In order to mitigate or eliminate fraud within organizations, it is highly recommended that organizations should have in-house forensic accounting detective role which can be strengthened with the mature corporate governance.
The Impact of Islamic Based Accounting Education on Professional Conduct among Accountants: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Azah Abdul Jalil Nor , Haron Hasnah , Bin Muda Muhammad
Published: August 2019

The importance of developing a good curriculum for accountancy programs is due to the call of needs to ensure the safeguarding of the profession in the future. This paper tends to review the curriculum structure; emphasis on ethics and personal values (religiosity), which is presumed to have an impact on the conduct of accountants in their practice. Based on prior study, some ethics education programs have reported measurable success where it was found that ethics courses do improve students’ ability to recognize ethical issues and had a higher level of moral reasoning abilities after taking ethics courses. This review hopes to add value to the existing literature on perceptions of ethics and personal values impact for accountants’ behavior in their profession. Included in the review, are issued on the competency of the accountants.
Research Note on Eco-Efficient Supply Chain Integration
Authors: Naina Latifah , Fernando Yudi
Published: August 2019

Manufacturing must strictly improve environmental protection as this will able to triggers eco-efficient based innovation. At the same time, it will lead manufacturing to achieve the optimum level of environment protection and improve business performance. Currently, environmental improvement still a lack of pressure given for industry to implement environmentally friendly management practices even though the improvements in energy efficiency are obvious. Eco-efficiency has been expanded through green and lean initiatives; there is a decline in the level of integration for eco-efficiency in the supply chain to balance in both environmental and economic aspects. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine the impact of eco-efficient supply chain integration in environmental manufacturing protection improvement. The paper elaborates the importance of eco-efficient supply chain integration in environmental manufacturing protection to indicate of their improvement. The application and mechanics of eco-efficient supply chain integration discussed related to the implementation of the current practices of environmental manufacturing protection improvement.
Why Does Theory of Inventive Problem Solving Matter in Malaysian Food and Beverage industry?
Authors: Zheng xiaoming Aminaimu , Fernando Yudi
Published: August 2019

Nowadays, the competition in the food and beverage industry has developed from a single food competition to comprehensive competition in all aspects: from the pursuit of high-quality products to the expansion of market share, to the promotion of the brand effect and to the new shape of pursuing the entire enterprise. Consumers’ demands keep changing with time. These changes are different from demands that occur for classy foods requiring typical features such as nutrition value, the lusciousness of taste, and accessibility, to basic aspects such as improved food safety, food life span, durability, and waste food proper management. Thus, the objective of this research work is to review the TRIZ-theory of inventive problem-solving the matter in Malaysian food and beverage industry. The new product development in Malaysian food and beverage industry needs to accommodate the market demand. This study revealed that the actual product development process could be analyzed by assessing the interactions between consumer demands and expectations, the producer’s technical capacity of the food, and emerging knowledge from scientific researches about food. This has been attributed to the problem of the low quality of input terms of the food industries and productivity growth of Malaysian manufacturing industries, which is input-driven rather than total factor productivity-driven.