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The Whip Law, Implementing Shari’a Formalization at Local Community: The Case Of Padang Village In Bulukumba, South Sulawesi
Authors: Kadir Ahmad Abd.
Published: July 2018

Indonesia experienced a major change after the reformation. Various new religious organizations emerged followed by the movement of formalization and politicization of religion. The regions seem to compete in issuing Shari'a regulations. Even the formalization of the religion is not only applicable at the district level but also in certain areas have reached the village level in the form of Muslim Villages. One of the Muslim Villages in South Sulawesi is the Muslim Village of Padang in Bulukumba District. This village makes a Village Regulation on the Law of Whip. The aim of the research is to understand the existence, sustainability and the supporting factors of the caning law. The research finds the implementation of Whip Law as one of the instruments supporting the implementation of Islamic Shari’a  in Padang Village only runs at the beginning of its enactment. Some of the factors causing the failure of  the step are changes in leadership and priority program differences by local leaders, political competition at the village government level and lack of cultural support from the local community.
The Morphology Aspect of The Quranic Recitation That Influence Islamic Laws in Tafseer Ayat Al-Ahkam By Al-Sabuniy
Authors: Rahim Ahmad Abdul , Hussin Hayati , Hafiz Saleh Muhammad
Published: July 2018

The Quranic recitation has a strong connection with the linguistics, especially in terms of the morphology. In fact, Islamic scholars frequently have different insights in terms of the implications of a sentence or a word with the same pronunciation and spelling, in general, the different forms of recitation of the morphological dimension will significantly affect all of the aspects. This study is aimed to divulge the morphological aspect in the book of Tafseer Ayat Al-Ahkam written by al-Sabuniy. A review was conducted in order to observe how far the differences towards the word construction with the same meaning could affect Islamic laws. If so, what kind of law does it apply to? The cause that affected it will be assessed cautiously. The methodology used in this study is a qualitative method. The main instrument in this study is based on the interpretation in the book of Tafseer Ayat Al-Ahkam by al-Sabuniy. The data collection in the form of words is analyzed inductively. As a result, it is discovered that there are also several differences of the Quranic verses in terms of the morphology, but not all of it leads towards different Islamic laws. In this book, there are nine morphological differences that lead towards the different meanings and laws. Most of them are focusing on fiqh and ibadah, whereas the rest are focusing on akidah and akhlak. This kind of research holds positive implications, as a foundation to the morphological studies on the work of other scholars.
Human Governance: The Art of Emotional Intelligence of Leader Through the Model of Spirituality
Authors: Sarawati Siti
Published: July 2018

This paper is a concept paper which is focused on the discussion about the emotional intelligence of leader in the human governance elements at the workplace from the perspectives of the spirituality model. These are the claims of reality the management application which is based of religion and science as well as browse the dimension of emotional in organizations today. This discussion encompasses the conceptual of emotional intelligence, human governance and spirituality model; application needs; challenges and hopes. In line with the demands of human capital development, supposed the physical development and materially advanced with that momentum growing over the years in tandem with human development. We not only want the country to have a first-class facility, but most important are the mentality, spiritual and behaviour first class which is oriented of human capital. The synonyms here, each employee in any organization as a human entity are should be the ideal capacity of human capital in terms of emotional intelligence to produce the quality work and have a strong human governance. To that end, leaders in the workplace should have a high level of emotional intelligence to form a positive culture among employees and create practices that are consistent so that it can become a habit that is conducive to all parties in the working environment. The end of this paper will demonstrate the need for all leaders to have the emotional intelligence with spiritual strength and lead a more meaningful behaviour. It would also allow employees to perform a dynamic human capital and thus able to establish a framework of a major platform in the management and human governance characterized by spirituality trait in their work.
Building Customer Loyalty
Authors: Limakrisna Nandan , Komar Priatna Deden , Roswina Winna
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this research is to know marketing communications, banking in Indonesia for the debtor of credit of middle and small enterprise (MSE). Knowing credit debtor relationship of MSE woke up by banking in Indonesia. Knowing the influence of marketing communications and debtor relationship to the credit loyalty of MSE banking in Indonesia. Method of Research used are method of descriptive and explanatory survey. Unit analysis is credited debtor of MSE credit at banking in Indonesia of the size sample equal to 257 MSE. The tools of analysis in this research are structural equation model (SEM). Finding of this research is that debtor relationship and marketing communication have an effect on credit debtor loyalty of MSE, but debtor relationship of MSE has dominant effect. A novelty in this research is MSE debtor at banking in Indonesia has rarely been researched in previous studies. The contribution of this research is the debtor relationship is very important for building debtor loyalty of banking in Indonesia, especially the sustainability of the payment of installment.
The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility Practices and Firm Performance of Domestic Banks in Malaysia.
Authors: Santhirasegar Janartini , Ramakrishnan Suresh , S Hishan Sanil , Mohd Jamal Noriza
Published: July 2018

The focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been active in the public attention within Malaysia for the past ten years, and as such has become a strength in many corporations’ public relations as what demonstrate in the bank's campaign strategy. In fact, the importance of CSR initiatives may have a direct impact on the success of the business as many organizations worldwide have come under pressure to meet the terms of the international CSR standards and practices. Therefore, this study seeks to measure the level of CSR disclosure by domestic banks in Malaysia from the year 2008 until 2015. This study used content analysis method to identify the CSR activities and disclosure score that was obtained from annual reports and sustainability reports for the commercial banks. Overall, the findings indicate that commercial banks in Malaysia promotes important roles in community and philanthropy. Additionally, this study will also examine the relationship between CSR and firm performance of in commercial banks Malaysia from the year 2008 until 2015. This study used correlation analysis to analyze the relationship between dependent variables, namely return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share, and independent variables which is the CSR disclosure. The overall sample results revealed only return on asset and return on equity has significant relationship with CSR. Thus, a greater profitability can be achieved through appropriate CSR practice. CSR reporting should not be a practice only for special or infrequent events rather it should be a continuous process, and banks need to incorporate CSR reporting more.
Incorporating Research in Chemistry Courses: Research Data-Based Learning
Authors: Fatimah Is , Khoirul Anas Argo
Published: July 2018

Kinetic Chemistry and Catalysis Chemistry courses were conducted. Aim of the project is to evaluate the effectivity of the model in improving student learning outcome in both courses which are included in the physical chemistry scheme. The courses are getting important attention in difficultness level since those are topics with the abstract and mathematically delivered. In the program students have some individual and group tasks based on research data-simulations to be finished until pass the such level for the completion standard learning outcome and for brief application of the topics in both lecturers visiting professor lectures were given. The teaching model was evaluated based on the difficultness level of each topic and also the percentage of student passing learning outcomes. The results showed that the model was sufficiently give positive impacts. In this project, a teaching-learning model of research data-based learning (RDBL) model for to the students and teaching learning process since more than 80 % were successfully passed the standard. The program was recommended for other courses.
An Analysis of Ambiguity Detection Techniques for Software Requirements Specification (SRS)
Authors: Hayman Oo Khin , Nordin Azlin , Ritahani Ismail Amelia , Sulaiman Suriani
Published: July 2018

Ambiguity is the major problem in Software Requirements Specification (SRS) documents because most of the SRS documents are written in natural language and natural language is generally ambiguous. There are various types of techniques that have been used to detect ambiguity in SRS documents. Based on an analysis of the existing work, the ambiguity detection techniques can be categorized into three approaches: (1) manual approach, (2) semi-automatic approach using natural language processing, (3) semi-automatic approach using machine learning. Among them, one of the semi-automatic approaches that uses the Naïve Bayes (NB) text classification technique obtained high accuracy and performed effectively in detecting ambiguities in SRS.
Validating Pupils’ Behaviour Intention to Use E-Book Technology in their Learning
Authors: Elyazgi Moamar
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a new learning environments instrument designed to aid investigators and practitioners in measuring and researching the pupils’ behaviour intention to use e-book technology. The use of e-book technology in schools is now ubiquitous, but the effectiveness on the learning environment has mixed results. This study intends to investigate factors affecting pupils’ behavioural intentions to use the e-book technology. Integrating Child Computer Interaction (CCI) factors such as usability and interface with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) factors such as Perceived Enjoyment (PE),  Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Behaviour Intention (BI). Using e-book technology acceptance survey was developed, field-tested with 40 pupils from school aged 10-17 years  and then validated. The proposed questionnaire has 33 items allocated to six scales: (1) Usability; (2) interface; (3) Perceived Enjoyment; (4) Perceived Ease of Use; (5) Perceived Usefulness and (6) Behaviour Intention. The proposed questionnaire was administered to pupils in the schools. Six experts in the field of computer science, information system and technology to justify it, especially in relation to the elements of each concept, assessed content validity or face validity of the questionnaire. Then alpha reliability, convergent validity and discernment validity have been calculated in this study.   The questionnaire of e-book technology acceptance has strong evaluative and discriminative properties and can be used with confidence to measure the e-book acceptance for pupils.
A Descriptive Perception vs. Achievement Analysis of Continuance Improvement in Malaysian ISO 9001-Certified Smes
Authors: Anwar Razali Khairil , Shaaban Azizah
Published: July 2018

In today’s competitive market, organizations are required to continuously improve their business processes and maintaining continuous improvement of ISO 9001 benefits. Besides continuous improvement, current literature claims that the common benefits of the ISO 9001 certification are “Customer satisfaction focus”, “Management & Review”, “Organizational performance” and the factors for TQM implementation (e.g Supplier quality management, Vision and plan statement). The purpose of this paper is to compare the level of perception vs. achievement of factors maintaining continuance improvement for 27 randomly selected Malaysian ISO 9001 certified SMEs as a primary study. Respondents of this study rated organizational performance is the most importance aspect of successful factor of ISO 9001, followed by organization’s highest level of achievement. This study also finds that the most important construct of TQM implementation is quality system improvement and the highest level of organization’s TQM implementation achievement is customer relationship. This study also shows that there is a significant difference between companies’ perception of the level of important and achievement in factors for successful of ISO 9001 and TQM implementations. For practitioners, this study addresses how continuous improvement has evolved and how to maintain benefits from ISO 9001 certifications. Keywords: Successful ISO 9001; Continuous improvement; ISO 9001 benefits; ISO 9001 barriers; TQM implementation, Customer SatisfactionIn today’s competitive market, organizations are required to continuously improve their business processes and maintaining continuous improvement of ISO 9001 benefits. Besides continuous improvement, current literature claims that the common benefits of the ISO 9001 certification are “Customer satisfaction focus”, “Management & Review”, “Organizational performance” and the factors for TQM implementation (e.g Supplier quality management, Vision and plan statement). The purpose of this paper is to compare the level of perception vs. achievement of factors maintaining continuance improvement for 27 randomly selected Malaysian ISO 9001 certified SMEs as a primary study. Respondents of this study rated organizational performance is the most importance aspect of successful factor of ISO 9001, followed by organization’s highest level of achievement. This study also finds that the most important construct of TQM implementation is quality system improvement and the highest level of organization’s TQM implementation achievement is customer relationship. This study also shows that there is a significant difference between companies’ perception of the level of important and achievement in factors for successful of ISO 9001 and TQM implementations. For practitioners, this study addresses how continuous improvement has evolved and how to maintain benefits from ISO 9001 certifications.
ICT Competency Analysis of Pre-Service Science Teacher in the Teaching Kit Using Web-Based E-Portfolios Blog on Science Instruction in English Courses
Authors: Urwatin Wusqo Indah , Khusniati Miranita , Dwita Hardianti Risa
Published: July 2018

An analysis of different frameworks for 21st-century learning show consensus about the skills that are needed for living and working in the 21st century. ICT competency is one of the 21st skills that are considered essential as the same as with collaboration, communication, citizenship, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and productivity. The study aims to analyses and explores the ICT competency from pre-service science teacher through the teaching kit using the web-based e-portfolios blog on Science Instruction in English courses. The standard ICT competence measurement was conducted through a survey. The novelty of this study is that the ICT capability measurement in this study was done through the analysis of products produced by students. The products are portfolio on the web blog. The subject of research is the sixth-semester students who receive Science instruction in English course. Research type is descriptive qualitative. The results showed the value: Regarding ICT in e-Teaching Kit Using Web-Based E-Portfolios Blog competency, 20% of PST Teachers are at very high level, 75% are at high level and 5% are at sufficient level. The indicators in ICT competency that pass the knowledge creation are productivity tools, authoring tools, administration, and communication & collaboration. But no one passes knowledge creation indicators they are the internet and educational software.
Relationships Between Trust, Organizational Justice and Performance Appraisal Satisfaction: Evidence from Public Higher Educational Institution in Malaysia
Authors: . Saraih , N U , Karim Mohd , . K , Hanie Abu Samah Irza , . Amlus , H M , Nazima Abashah Aida
Published: July 2018

The main objective of this present study is to reveal the role of trust as a mediator in the relationship between organizational justice and performance appraisal satisfaction. This study is carried out by distributing questionnaire among 340 staffs. In this research, the questionnaire is administered to staffs from various schools in one of the Malaysian Public Higher Educational Institution (PHEI). Data are analysed by using the PROCESS (Hayes, 2013). As a result, a significant effect of organizational justice on performance appraisal satisfaction with trust as the mediator F(2, 337)=.396, p<.01, R2=.7016, β=.7813, t(337)=21.29, p<.01 is found in this study. A Sobel test is conducted and found a mediation on the model (z=3.2447, p=.00, K2=.0213). Therefore, it is found that trust mediated the relationship between organizational justice and performance appraisal satisfaction. Cultivating the degree of trust among staffs towards the performance appraisal satisfaction; and creating a conductive environment for staffs to improve their perceived organizational justice are the best strategies to achieve the goal for performance appraisal satisfaction in this institution. Theoretical and practical implications based on the results of this study are highlighted. In this line, few suggestions for the institution management are provided.
Predicting Actual Use of Mobile Technology in Learning: Towards E-Learning Culture Framework
Authors: Sariah Syed Hassan Sharifah , Mardani Landani Zahra
Published: July 2018

With the advent of communication technology evolution, learning becomes flexible and accessible at any time and anywhere. Educational technology researchers have extensively integrated the Theory of Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Planned Behavior  to link the beliefs and actions in mobile learning. This study attempted to predict a hypothesized model of mobile learning culture via smart phone. In this present study, the m-learning culture is conceptualized from the factors of attitude, ethical use, technology competent; technology reliance and social well being. Social well being from the perspectives of The Adaptive Structuration has been integrated to underpin the study. 185 samples were drawn from the population of Korea University. Using self constructed questionnaire for the survey, the analyses involved descriptive and simultaneous Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA). The study was supported by qualitative design via interviews. The findings indicate all predictors are significant except for technology reliance and ethical use. Social well being is the highest predictor for the m-learning via smartphone. This study has been explored from both quantitative and qualitative research which provide important empirical information to support m-learning culture and its predictors. The findings have contributed to a model of m-learning which extends the literature and existing models of TAM and Theory of Planned Behavior.
Saudi Arabian Government Crisis Management and Prevention Strategies: has it Been Effective to Curb the Presence of Radical Groups in the Social Media?
Authors: Alyousef Yazeed , Zanuddin Hasmah
Published: July 2018

The role of media over the expansion of the terrorism increased since the beginning of twenty-first century. With the appearance of internet technologies and other applications including social media platforms, the terrorist raised dramatically. Over the last few years the young people of Middle East countries became victims of active presence of the ISIS and other radical groups. The representatives of terrorist organizations started promotion campaigns over these platforms with the purpose to attract more people to the promotion of their strategic goals. With that, the government of Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries lack resources in order to limit presence of these formations in social media. This research aims to consider the effects of the use of social media by young people of Saudi Arabia over the achievement of strategic goals and priorities in reference to the living of young people and examined the Saudi Arabian government crisis management and prevention strategies effectiveness. Throughout the research, the effectiveness of separate management practices will be considered in order to prevent occurrence of damages to the life and health of young people in Saudi Arabia with improvement of the national security. The paper aims to prove that state bodies should develop and enforce relevant management practices so that to benefit to the improvement of the security of the country.
Well-Being on Lecturer: Reviewed from Gratitude and Religiosity
Authors: Nurwahidin Muhammad
Published: July 2018

Lecturers are a noble and more promising job. Many young people want to become lecturers. Nevertheless, more and more demands in developing a lecturers career will have an impact on well-being of lecturers. The purpose of this research is to know the role of gratitude and religiosity towards well-being of lecturers. The sample for this research is 123 lecturers from several universities in Jakarta. Data collection tools used in this study is the psychological scale of the scale of gratitude, the scale of religiosity and scale well-being. Result in this research is there is relationship of gratitude and religiosity to well-being.
Communication Strategies Among Tertiary Students in Mlearning
Authors: Sulaiman Shahirah , Hussin Supyan , Amir Zaini
Published: July 2018

The relentless wave of using mobile device in Malaysia, as a tool for teaching and learning in educational setting is incontestable. Multitudinous tertiary institutions have adapted this technology in their academic system; due to its approach which aids synchronous and asynchronous learning towards achieving educational outcomes. In spite of the rapid expansion medium employed in mobile learning [mLearning], students’ communicative competence in academic context is a major concern, especially when they are communicating in their native languages or being a bilingual user of the English language. Hence, this paper addresses the communication strategies in mLearning among tertiary students based on a quantitative research design conducted at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. The data were gathered from 125 students using a questionnaire which measured the learners’ frequency of the communication strategies used. Findings showed that the communication in mobile indicated that students employed varying degrees of communication strategies in mLearning. The results reflected an overview of students’ interaction in mLearning setting as it could be used to benefit academicians in assisting students with their communicative competence not only in- yet also out- of the mLearning context. Thus, several implications were further discussed in this study.
Individual Education Program (IEP) Paperwork : A Narrative Review
Authors: Kartika Aniva , Retno Suminar Dewi , M.W. Tairas Mareyke , Hendriani Wiwin
Published: July 2018

Previous studies have shown that teachers understand the importance of Individual Education Program (IEP), but they consider the administrative tasks of IEP as a burden. This review aims to illustrate how long the teacher completed the IEP administrative tasks, to explain why teachers view IEP as a burden, and to describe the strategies to minimize obstacles related to the administrative burden of IEP. The procedure of narrative review is selecting journals based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria related to administrative burden of IEP paperwork. The result shows that teachers spend more time doing IEP paperwork than assessing students’ assignments, communicating with parents, and sharing with colleagues. IEP paperwork takes up more than 10% of working time. The reasons IEP paperwork  perceived as burdens are because of a large number of IEP forms and details, the multiple IEP service flow, the lack of knowledge of the personnel relating to the preparation or implementation of IEPs, the lack of assistance of administrative staff to complete the IEP paperwork, and the short/limited deadlines for administrative duties of IEP. The proposed strategies are improving appropriate technology, streamlining the contents of IEP forms, group IEP and increase the IEP administrative skills of the teachers.
Cooperative GPS and Neighbors Awareness Based Device Discovery for D2D Communication in in-Band Cellular Networks
Authors: Hayat O , Ngah R , Zahedi Yasser
Published: July 2018

Device to Device (D2D) communication is a new paradigm for next-generation wireless systems to offload data traffic. A device needs to discover neighbor devices on the certain channel to initiate the D2D communication within the minimum period. A device discovery technique based on Global Positioning System (GPS) and neighbor awareness base are proposed for in-band cellular networks. This method is called network-centric approach, and it improves the device discovery efficiency, accuracy, and channel capacity. The differential code is applied to measure the signal to noise ratio of each discovered device. In the case that the signal to noise ratio (SNR) of two devices is above a specified threshold value, then these two devices are qualified for D2D communication. Two procedures are explored for device discovery; discovery by CN (core network) and eNB (evolved node B) cooperation with the help of GPS and neighbor awareness. Using ‘Haversine’ formula, SNR base distance is calculated. Results show an increment in the channel capacity relative to SNR obtained for each device.
Smart Waste Bin with Real-Time Monitoring System
Authors: Mohd Yusof Norfadzlia , Faizal Zulkifli Mohd , Yusma Amira Mohd Yusof Nor , Afififie Azman Azziana
Published: July 2018

This paper presents IoT innovation project of a smart waste bin with real time monitoring system which integrates multiple technologies such as solar system, sensors and wireless communication technologies. The aim of this project is to provide an efficient and cost-effective waste collection management system hence providing clean, healthy and green environment. This study proposed a new framework that enables remote monitoring of solid waste bin in real-time via Wi-Fi connection, to assist the waste management activity. The system framework is based on wireless sensor network [WSN] contains three segments: renewable energy source, WSN and control station. Within this framework there are four developed subsystems: solar power system, smart waste bin, short messaging service [SMS] notification system and real-time monitoring system that are interrelated to each other to perform as an efficient, cost-effective waste management system that yield to a green and healthy living environment.
The Significance of Main Constructs of Theory of Planned Behavior in Recent Information Security Policy Compliance Behavior Study: A Comparison among Top Three Behavioral Theories
Authors: Nasir Akhyari , Abdullah Arshah Ruzaini , Rashid Ab Hamid Mohd
Published: July 2018

For a decade since year of 2000 until 2010, Theory of Planned Behavior [TPB] and its main construct of Attitude, Normative belief and Self-efficacy have been considered as a significant theory and factors in the area ISP compliance behaviour study. However, there are still some questions exist particularly on to what extent this theory is significant in recent studies compared to other competing theories. This paper presents a comparison on main constructs of top three behavioral theories in predicting and explaining the recent ISP compliance studies. The studies on ISP compliance published from 2010 until 2016 will be used to analyse the significance of this TPB compared to General Deterrence Theory [GDT] and Protection Motivation Theory [PMT]. Criteria of comparisons are based on the significance of main constructs towards dependent variable and the comprehensiveness of a theory’s main constructs usage in a research model from the selected studies. The results have confirmed that TPB is still relevant as the most significant in the area of ISP compliance study and its main constructs are the strongest predictors of dependent variables in most of ISP compliance models compare to GDT and PMT. This paper provides a clear status on the significance of TPB and its main constructs of Attitude, Normative belief and Self-efficacy in predicting and explaining ISP compliance behavior in recent studies. It could be used by academicians as references for statistical evidences on the comparison of the top behavioral theories.
Preferential factors and usability effects on vehicle modifications for the Malaysian independent disabled driver
Authors: Khairul Anwar Mohd Dahuri Mohd , Nasir Hussain Mohd , Fasiha Mohd Yusof Nor , Kasim Abdul Jalil Mohamad
Published: July 2018

The usability of driving modifications for a person with disabilities is known to be an important aspect in addressing the independent vehicle’s driving capabilities. The existence of assistive modifications such as hand control, secondary control, foot control, and also the wheelchair assisted vehicle, which were developed to accommodate limitations were found to be widely used. A survey was conducted on 202 Malaysian independent disabled drivers from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Johor Baharu, Terengganu, and also Melaka. The components evaluated in the survey include the origin of modification used for driving, factors influencing the decision on the type of vehicle modification, usability difficulties when modification is in use, the satisfaction level of product appearance, as well as to understand user preferences when making decisions between modifications. A Likert scale of 1 to 5 was used as measurement, in order to rate the score given by the responses for each question in the survey. As a result, it was discovered that aspects such as the modification colour, shape, the toggle, pedal grip, regulation, modification availability, and movement limitation on the involved body part are among the major factors influencing the driver to make modification for driving purposes. Major factors were also found to influence the driving modification preferences to suit the category of disabilities. It was also discovered that components such as the availability of modification information and emergency driving situations are some of the least important factors influencing the decision to make and select a suitable driving modification. However, these less important components must not be ignored as it also contributes to the improvement for independent disabled driving, and also for the purpose of assistive product development.
Evaluation of Low Cost Digital Cameras for Producing Photogrammetric Output from UAV
Authors: Sukor Syafiq , Ahmad Anuar
Published: July 2018

Recently there a lot of improvement in digital photogrammetry and this allow photogrammetry to become faster and cheaper . This study discuss about two type of low cost camera which is the compact camera (Canon Power Shot SX230 ) and action camera (Xiaomi yi) where both of them have different lens distortion. This study is conducted within UTM (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) Skudai campus at Kolej  Tun Razak. Both of the Canon Power Shot SX230 and Xiaomi yi camera would be attach to the UAV  to take aerial photo with three different altitude which is 60 meter, 80 meter and 100 meter with a similar flight path. Check point (CPs) and Ground control point (GCPs) were also established using rapid static technique of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Total Station. The Canon Power Shot SX230 and Xiaomi yi camera is then calibrated using checkboard calibration this is done by using Agisoft  Lens software. Then all of the pictures that been taken by the Canon Power Shot SX230 and the Xiaomi yi would be processed by using Agisoft Photoscan software to generate Digital Elevation Model (DEM), orthophoto and contour line. The accuracy of DEM was determined based on Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) value. Both of the result is then analyze visually and statically. Overall both of the camera gives a slight different in accuracy.
Light Shelf as a Daylighting System in a Tropical Climate Office Space
Authors: . Abimaje , . Joshua , Zin Bin Kandar Mohd , Yakubu Aminu Dodo
Published: July 2018

Daylighting is a passive design strategy for lighting office spaces given the fact that offices operate within daytime, usually between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm which corresponds to the period of daylight availability.  Daylight is abundant in the tropics, free and has no negative impact on the environment.  It has positive physiological and psychological effect on the man as well as good colour rendering.  Ironically, despite the abundant availability and the merits of daylighting especially in the tropics, it is not fully utilized.  A light shelf is one of the innovative daylighting systems that can be employed to improve office spaces daylighting performance.  Therefore, the focus of this study is the application of light shelf as a daylighting system in government offices in Malaysia.  This study was carried out through literature search on thirteen disciplines.  The disciplines were building and environment, energy, and building, renewable and sustainable energy, energy conservation in Building, lighting research and technology, energy conservation and Management, Solar energy, renewable energy, indoor and built environment, energy policy, energy and buildings, renewable energy, and applied energy.  Data were obtained from Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus and Conference Proceedings.  This was done by typing in keywords such as daylighting, light shelf, office spaces, visual performance, tropical climate, and Malaysia.  The review was from 1986 to 2016 to cover the length and breadth of the study area for the past 30 years.  This work includes previous review and empirical works.  Attention was equally given to the methodologies and context of the work.  The result of this study showed the poor daylighting performance of government office spaces in Malaysia.  The daylighting in these offices is either too low as a result of the use of excessive external shading devices to reduce interior heat gain or too high due to over glazed wall for aesthetics and daylighting.  Consequent upon these is inadequate daylighting illuminance, non-uniform illuminance distribution, and glare.  This brings about visual discomfort.  Also, the study revealed that light shelf as an innovative daylighting lighting system could improve the daylighting performance of these office spaces.  The effectiveness of light shelf depends on the latitude, reflectance of light shelf material, the angle of inclination, its depth, mounting position among others.  However, there exists little work on the effect of the depth of light shelf and the variation of its distance from the ceiling on the daylight performance of government office spaces in Malaysia.  This paper, therefore, recommends investigation on the effect of the depth of light shelf and the variation of its distance from the ceiling on daylighting performance of government office spaces in Malaysia.
Effect of Pressure on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Dry Mix Mortar Block
Authors: Rosseira Adrina , Anua Mohd Dahari Syamsul , Kamaruddin Kartini , Mat Zain Mazni , Faliq Puaad Bazli
Published: July 2018

Nowadays, there is more demand than supply on the uses of material in the construction. Thus, the need to use alternative materials should be widely used and practiced among the construction and development to pro-longed the material for future generation supply. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of different pressure exerted between 700 kPa, 900 kPa and 1100 kPa to the replacement of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) at 20 %, 25 %, 30 %, 35 % and 40 % of sand replacement in achieving target strength of 5 N/mm² to 7 N/mm² of EPS dry mix mortar block. The tests were conducted at 7 and 28 days of curing with various replacements of EPS in the dry mix Besides, the study is also to identify the density of EPS Dry Mix Mortar Block due to pressure exerted (700 kPa, 900 kPa and 1100 kPa) as a lightweight block. From the result that obtained, it was found that the most suitable pressure to be exerted is 700 kPa since it was the less required pressure needed to achieve the target strength of 5-7 N/mm² at 20 % of EPS replacement which is 5.74 N/mm². Besides, it was shown that the increase of pressure exerted to the EPS dry mix mortar block also will increased its density thus resulted in higher compressive strength.
The Implementation of DHCP Relay Using Pox Controller on Openflow Protocol
Authors: Ahmad Zaki Hamidi Eki , Ridlo Effendi Mufid , Ismail Nanang
Published: July 2018

The fastest of development in a network which is longer more complex, it needed developing and managing efficiently. On a network which has more computer, it needed effectivity of regulation of IP with DHCP server, many more of a subnet, has become DHCP Relay to be a solution. DHCP relay or agent relay is a protocol Bootstrap which is DHCP asks to have a message between client and server for DHCP to the different network. Software Defined Network (SDN) offers a new paradigm in network design, manage, and implementation, especially to support a needed and innovation in this case, which is longer more complex..
Content Visualization: An Evaluation of PowerPoint Effectiveness as a Learning Tool for Students
Authors: Pratami Devi , Amalia Nur Fajrillah Asti , Fabrianti Kusumasari Tien
Published: July 2018

PowerPoint is a slide show presentation program from Microsoft, which also one of the most widely used programs to develop visual presentation all over the world. PowerPoint has become enormously popular because of the functionalities offered and since it is designed to be easy to use. Previous researchers stated PowerPoint as one of the best tool to facilitate users to deliver idea/objective/goal, especially in education field. But some of the researchers argue that in today’s environment, PowerPoint no longer be the best tool to deliver information. This research aims to evaluate and design the content of the slide which influences the level of students understanding on information being presented. This research will be comparing three methods at once, which are a conventional method where the material course will be presented without any PowerPoint and are limited to boards and books. The second method will be a material-course presentation using a PowerPoint where it was using an aesthetically pleasing and methodically correct PowerPoint. And the last method would be the combination between the two. By using a statistical test ANOVA that among three methods there is no significance impact to the students understanding. Nevertheless, based on the test score that are done after treatment the results show that the quality of PowerPoint slide has an influence to the level of students understanding compared to conventional methods (blackboard and textbook). But only attractive slide itself is insufficient to improve students understanding, this study will incorporate conventional method and attractive slide through content visualization in order to gives a better impact on students understanding.
Investigating Delays in Libyan Road Construction Projects Using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Authors: Ismail Amiruddin , Y. Y. Alfakhri Aboubaker. , Azry Khoiry Muhamad , M Abdelsalam Hassan , Elhub B
Published: July 2018

Transportation infrastructure, specifically road projects, is the backbone of economic and social development of many countries. Successful road infrastructure projects are delivered with reduced cost, on time. Factors contributing to Construction delay in road construction projects in Libya were identified and ranked through a questionnaire survey distributed to owners, consultants, and contractors involved in road projects. A total of 256 completed questionnaire forms were received and analysed. A Structural Equation Modelling SEM Path Model of relationship between delay factors and effects in road construction was formulated and evaluated using [SEM] 21 software.  49 factors classified into eight groups of factors and three groups of effects of delay. The contractor group in delay factors had the greatest impact on road construction delay with path coefficient β-values of 0.249, while financial groups in delay effects had the greatest impact on road construction delay with path coefficient β-values of 0.88. The R2 value of the model is 0.48, indicating that the developed model substantially explains Construction delay. This rigorous multivariate analysis has identified several causative factors that contribute to delay in road construction projects in Libya. The findings will help all parties involved in construction projects to achieve better control over construction delays, and will provide support for practitioners to incorporate risk analysis for potential Construction delay in future projects. As well as for researchers in the field of road construction and understanding of the factors causing project cost overruns in developing countries.
Hospital Information Systems (HIS) in the Examination Rooms and Wards: Doctors Perceived Positive Impact on Quality of Care and Patient Safety
Authors: Salahuddin Lizawati , Ismail Zuraini , . .
Published: July 2018

Hospital Information Systems [HIS] is developed to support healthcare organizations in providing efficient, quality, and safe healthcare services. The objective of this study is to identify and describe doctors’ perspective on the impact of HIS use in the examination rooms and wards on quality of care and patient safety. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with thirty one doctors from three Malaysian government hospitals. Thematic qualitative analysis was performed by using ATLAS.ti to deduce the relevant themes. HIS were commonly believed to improve quality of care and patient safety in terms of : [1] accessibility of patients’ record, [2] efficient patient-care, [3] well-structured report viewing, [4] less missing patients’ records, [5] legibility of patients’ records, and [6] safety features. In conclusion, the use of HIS in examination rooms and wards suggests to improve the quality of care and patient safety.
The Role of Diploma I Cadastral Surveying and Mapping Program in Fulfilling the Needs of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant in Indonesia
Authors: Aisiyah Nuraini , . Kusmiarto
Published: July 2018

This paper aims to describe the role of Diploma I Cadastral Surveying and Mapping Program of National Land College (DI PPK- STPN) in fulfilling the needs of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant in Indonesia. DI PPK-STPN was established in 1996 in Yogyakarta with the aim to meet the needs of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant in Adjudication Program. Previously, in Indonesia, the candidate of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant was educated through the short course program. The method is descriptive, informative, which describes ability and competence owned by alumni of Diploma I PPK-STPN. Identification of the number of alumni of Diploma I PPK-STPN can describe the number of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant of Indonesia. By looking at the number of alumni of Diploma I PPK-STPN, we can see the level of adequacy of the needs of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant in the acceleration program of land registration in Indonesia. To achieve the ideal number of Cadastral Surveyor Assistant in Indonesia, the existence of DI PPK-STPN is still needed.
Urban Catalyst Element Impact on the Pattern of Spatial Distribution in Semarang City Border Area
Authors: Setioko Bambang , KW Mustika , WM Titien
Published: July 2018

In recent decades the urban growth in Indonesia is likely to follow a global urban trend, characterized by peripheral urbanization. This phenomenon has potentially encouraged the growth of urban physical area to be very broad and unlimited, and often exceeds the city administrative boundary. The urban catalyst development in the eastern city accelerates the growth of settlement in the border area; while the visually of both amongst the border area and the urban area are similar. This research was conducted in Sendang Mulyo village located in the administrative area of Semarang City and in Pucang Gading village located in, Demak Region. This study aims to determine the effect of urban catalyst element on the pattern of spatial distribution in the border area of Semarang City and Demak Region. Based on literature study that has been done, this research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive method under of rationalistic paradigm. Statistical data analysis is done by regression test using software SPSS 16.0. The results of this study indicate the growth and development of urban catalyst elements in the eastern part of Semarang city, significantly has impact to the pattern of spatial distribution in the border area of the Semarang city significantly.
Training Needs Analysis on Indonesian Construction Workers Competency in Malaysia
Authors: Ismail Fadillah , Abdul Kadir Zulida , Jaes Lutfan
Published: July 2018

The growth of construction industry in Malaysia is stimulated by various mega infrastructure projects. Due to this, the competent construction workers become the catalyst in realizing the goals. Using mixed method approach in explanatory research, this study aimed to analyze the training needs based on 300 Indonesian construction workers’ competency. Findings showed that there are significant differences between knowledge and skills possessed by the Indonesian workers, based on two types of training; theory and practical. However, the training on skills is considered critical as it is a need for the Indonesian workers to fulfil the job requirements in Malaysia.
A Review of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Asian Countries
Authors: Irum Sobia , Imran Qureshi Muhammad , Ashfaq Muhammad , Sami Abdul , N. Bhatti Mansoor , Umar Arslan
Published: July 2018

This paper offers a systematic review of 22 research articles published on the green supply chain management practices in developing Asian countries between 2008 to 2017. With the increasing trend in the depletion of environmental resources, the green supply chain management practices are considered prudent. Their impact on firm’s performance has been well established. Review of articles revealed that interest in the topic of green supply chain management practices has grown significantly during the last decade, and will remain a fertile area for academic research in the years to come. Findings revealed that the green supply chain management practices lead to enhanced performance in four areas: economic, environmental, operational, and social.