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Impact of Information Technology on Agriculture Development
Authors:   Faculty of Information Technology, Hochiminh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology (HUFLIT), Hochiminh City, Vietnam, Hung Do Phi
Published: November 2019

Agriculture plays an essential role in the economic and social development of Vietnam. However, the agricultural sector faces many challenges, some of which arise from the Industrial Revolution 4.0, such as the application of Information Technology (IT). This paper illustrates the impacts of IT on agricultural development, online agricultural marketing, climate change adaptation, food security, and food safety in Vietnam. Research results show that for the agricultural sector to succeed in the 21st century, Vietnam must intensify its application of IT, make agricultural policy improvements, invest more in education, improve the qualification of receiving science and technology, and identify new agricultural production opportunities for the labour force.
The Numerical Solution of Heat Equation by the Fourth-Order Iterative Alternating Decomposition Explicit Method with MPI
Authors:   BSc. and MSc. Degrees, Industrial-Mathematics and Mathematics Delta Stae University., Ewedafe Simon Uzezi , Hirowati Rior ,   Professor, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia., Shariffudin  ,   Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

The numerical solution of the heat equation in one space dimension is obtained using the Fourth-Order Iterative Alternating Decomposition Explicit Method (4-IADE) on a parallel platform with Message Passing Interface (MPI). Here, a higher fourth-order Crank-Nicolson type scheme is used in the approximation which gives rise to a Penta diagonal matrix in the solution of the system at each time level. The method employs a splitting strategy which is applied alternately at each half time step. The method is shown to be computationally stable and appropriate parameters chosen to accelerate convergence. The accuracy of the method is comparable to that of existing well known methods. Results obtained by this method for several different problems were compared with the exact solution and agreed closely with those obtained by other finite-difference methods with correlation between speedup and efficiency.
Novel Method for Cricket Match Outcome Prediction using Data Mining Techniques
Authors:   Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa., Subasingha S.A.D.P , Premaratne S. C. ,   Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa., Jayaratne K. L. ,   University of Colombo Schools of Computing., Sellappan P. ,   School of Science and Technology, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST).
Published: November 2019

Cricket is one of the most popular games in many countries. As many as 19 countries play cricket as their main game, and the number is likely to increase in the future. However, there are no suitable tools for analyzing pre-outcome of the match from beginning to end. Existing tools do not support simulating match using batting partnerships. The ultimate goal of predicting pre-outcome of a cricket match is to identify key players and their batting performances. It is also to prevent wrong players from selecting and toss decision by making statistical predictions. This research focuses on One Day International (ODI) cricket match and predicts the outcome of a particular match. Our solution consists of three major modules, namely, Web UI Module, CRIC-Win Analytic Engine, and Backend Data Module. CRIC-Win Analytic Engine has two sub data models, one for predicting the overall match outcome based on a given pre-match data, and the other for predicting match outcome based on batting partnership of both home and rival teams. All sub-models in the CRIC-Win Analytic Engine are developed using the Naïve Bayes algorithm for generating the classifier model, which is used to predict the outcome of the cricket match.
Design of an Agent-Based Traffic Control System
Authors:   Head of Artifi Department of Computer Science, Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Nigeria., Ojeniyi Adegoke , Aro Taye ,   Department of Computer Science, Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Nigeria., Thiak Ang Moon ,   Othman Yeop Abdullah (OYA) Graduate School of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

Traffic control system is an imperative instrument in traffic management and smart urban development. However, most of the current traffic control systems cannot intercommunicate nor interact with each other. Most importantly, none of these systems are proactive and reactive to their immediate traffic environment. Thus, this study explores the design of an agent-based traffic control system where traffic lights can interact and inter-communicate to take prompt traffic control decisions within a traffic area. The study presents an agent-based traffic control system known as ATC. ATC system design was done using Design Science Research Process Model while the system was evaluated using qualitative research methodology. The study argues that there is need for traffic control system to be more reactive and proactive to their immediate traffic environment in order to limit traffic jam in urban areas.
Object Oriented VS Structured Analysis and Design in System Development Courses
Authors:   Computing Department, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, Saad Aslina , Hambira Nguarije ,   Computing Department, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, Zin Harnani Mat ,   Computing Department, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, Johan Rasyidi ,   Computing Department, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, Li Wang Shir ,   Computing Department, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

Objectives: The main aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence students’, academicians’, clients’, as well as developer’s preferences in choosing their preferred approach in system development, namely structured analysis design (SAD) or object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD). Methods: The research design was based on a survey methodology and a case study. For the survey, questionnaires were administered to 30 students and 38 academicians, who were randomly selected from several Malaysian universities. For the case study, the requirements of the information system were modeled and presented to several clients to elicit their feedback. The survey data were analyzed using SPSS Findings: The result shows that students preferred the use of OOAD approach, which clearly outnumbered those who preferred the SAD approach, which stood at 33%. Interestingly, the majority (53%) of academicians preferred the use of a mixture of both approaches. Likewise, the clients shared a similar view with the academicians, whereas the developer preferred the OOAD approach. Application/Improvements: Clearly, the findings suggest that both approaches are essential, but the one that is widely used by developers and preferred by students is OOAD, and thus should be given priority when it comes to structured analysis and design. As such, curriculum designers and institutions of higher learning, particularly those offering system analysis and design and related courses, should make the necessary changes to the existing curriculum such that the academic programs offered will be able to produce highly competent and skilled analysts and designers as required by the industry.
Basin of Attraction from Modification Variant of Chebyshev-Halley Methods
Authors:   Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia., Paramita Hilda , Sumardi  ,   Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Published: November 2019

The development of Chebyshev-Halley Method for solving nonlinear equation is presented in this paper. Varian of Chebyshev-Halley method by Xiaojian (2008) was modified using Hermite Interpolation. The convergence analysis shows that these methods have sixth-order convergence for 0  = and 1  = eighth-order convergence for 12  = . The methods are classified by the order and efficiency index. Here, we considered other criteria, the basin of attractions which are presented for several examples.
Robust Hybrid Optimization Method to Reduce Investment Portfolio Risk Using Fusion of Modern Portfolio Theory and Genetic Algorithm
Authors:   Islamic Business School, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia., Bakar Nashirah Abu , Rosbi Sofian ,   School of Mechatronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

Main objective of this study is to develop hybrid optimization method for reducing investment portfolio risk. The methods selected in this study are the combination of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and genetic algorithm optimization approach. Three stocks from Malaysian Stock Exchange are selected in developing the investment portfolio namely Malayan Banking Berhad, Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad and Top Glove Corporation Berhad. Result indicates the modern portfolio theory can give optimal portfolio weightage with maximum return for tolerate level of investment risk. In addition, genetic algorithm enhanced the optimal searching method to find global minimum of investment risk. Result shows the minimum portfolio risk in objective function is 2.122118 with implementation genetic algorithm optimization. The optimal combination of portfolio investment is 32.24 % in asset A (Malayan Banking Berhad), 52.37 % in asset B (Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad), and 15.30 % in asset C (Top Gove Corporation Berhad). The important of this study is it will assist investor in making better decision to optimize their return for given level of investment risk. Furthermore, this hybrid method provides a better accuracy of prediction for return of investment and portfolio risk.
A Novel Method for Dengue Management Based on Vital Signs and Blood Profile
Authors:   Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa., Briyatis S. H. U. , Premaratne S. C. ,   Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa., Silva D. G. Harendra De ,   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
Published: November 2019

Dengue a mosquito-borne viral disease has become a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka over the past few years. Based on the symptoms signs and investigations, dengue can be classified as Dengue Fever (DF), Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). Since it is a viral infection, medications have not been developed yet. Attempts to develop a vaccine in the prevention has not been completed yet. Our research is based on Cased-Based Reasoning (CBR) to develop an Online decision support system to manage dengue illness. CBR is one method that is capable of reasoning or solving problems on a case that has existed as a solution to a new problem. The CBR system identified the most critical vital signs, parameters, and investigations in different possible situations in DHF and DSS and designed six distinct cases. Clinical parameters and values or ranges of those parameters are used for this research with the guidance of Physicians. The system is developed based on index cases and rules. The system will predict the current situation of the patient by analyzing his/her past and present vital signs and investigations. Usually, DHF patients are monitored hourly, and important monitoring parameters will be entered into the system. The system will then display the current clinical stage and impending issues. Suggestions in the management are indicated. Using this system medical personnel can see how is the Pulse Pressure, Urine Output, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Platelet Count and White Cell Count (WCC) vary according to the clinical stage of a particular patient. The evaluation of the system was carried out using some past cases of dengue in different stages. Our result shows that the CBR approach can gain significant accuracy in dengue management.
Image Steganography using LSB and encrypted message with AES, RSA, DES, 3DES, and Blowfish
Authors:   Computer Science Department, Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh Branch, 3981838381, Iran., Damrudi Masumeh , Aval Kamal Jadidy ,   Computer Science Department, Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh Branch, 3981838381, Iran.
Published: November 2019

In today’s world, confidential information is growing due to various areas of works. Internet is the main area of transmission of digital data, so security must be more considered. Two common ways of providing security is cryptography and steganography. Employing a hybrid of cryptography and steganography enhances the security of data. This paper employs LSB (Least significant Bit) as the steganography algorithm and AES, RSA, DES, 3DES, and Blowfish algorithms as cryptographic algorithms to encrypt a message that should be hidden in a cover image. The results are represented in the form of execution time, PSNR (Peak Signal to Noise Ratio), MSE (Mean Square Error) and the histogram of main and covered image. The experimental results reveal that all the algorithms achieve appropriate quality of stego image. They can be used as cryptographic algorithms to encrypt a message before applying steganography algorithms.
Usefulness of Social Networking Sites towards Malaysian Tertiary Education’s Student Life of Learning and Social
Authors:   Faculty of Business, ccounting and Management, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia., Perumal Ilangovan , Abdullah Azween ,   School of Computing and IT, Faculty of Innovation and Technology, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia., Subramaniam Muthaloo ,   Faculty of Business, Accounting and Management, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia., Supramaniam Mahadevan ,   Research and Innovation Management Centre & Institute of Graduate Studies, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia., Selladurai Sugumaran ,   Faculty of Business, Accounting and Management, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

In this current generation, there is great popularity of student in using internet as well as the web 2.0 for different purposes in their daily life, for instance, the primary uses found are for the email, communication and academic-related work. Nonetheless, according to the past research, there determined there is loose relationship between the technology (such as the Facebook as the Web 2.0 technology)) used by the students for their learning purposes. Also, such studies are usually conducted in the Western countries rather than in the Asian countries such as Malaysia. Thus, the research aim is to determine the usefulness of the social networking sites toward Malaysia tertiary education’s student life of social and learning and to investigate whether Facebook could be a preferred SNS choice by the students in aiding their learning and social life. Self-administered questionnaires would be distributed to 200 students who studying at Malaysia tertiary education institution located across Klang Valley. As a result, this study has determined there is positive relationship between the usefulness of the social networking sites toward Malaysia student life of social and learning.
A Framework Proposal for Evaluating the Organizational Reliability and Capability of a Liner Shipping Operator in a Fuzzy Context
Authors:   School of Maritime Business and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia., Salleh Nurul Haqimin Mohd , Hanafiah Rudiah Md ,   School of Maritime Business and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia., Ngah Abdul Hafaz ,   School of Maritime usiness and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia., Jeevan Jagan ,   School ofMaritime Business andManagement, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, Abdullah Lazim ,   School of Informatics and Applied Mathematics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

Reliability and capability have become significant concerns for Liner Shipping Operators (LSOs) to distinguish themselves from their competitors in the liner shipping industry. Many organizations including LSOs have accepted that having a highly reliable and capable performance at the organizational level is an important element in the drive for better overall performance, and commitment to achieve a better competitive advantage. However, to understand how far LSOs are reliable, internal and external factors (i.e. exogenous influential factors) that determine the Organizational Reliability and Capability (ORC) should be evaluated. As a result, the aim of this study is to evaluate the value of the ORC of an LSO by considering five main criteria, namely operational reliability, financial capability, knowledge management, compliance with regulations and service quality capability. Furthermore, the influence of the business environment on the organizational functions is investigated. This study makes uses of a Fuzzy Bayesian Belief Network (FBBN) for evaluating the value of ORC of an LSO. The results have shown that the financial capability is a strong indicator for the internal ORC of the LSOs. In addition, the sensitivity analysis has resulted the model output is more sensitive respectively to the security and safety compliances than the other 28 input variables. This method of assessment can help LSOs to conduct self-evaluation of the ORC for enhancing their business sustainability in the liner shipping industry. In addition, maritime researchers will benefit from the proposed methodology for evaluating the value of the ORC of an LSO.
Bloom's Taxonomy and It’s Application in USIM's iNaQ Model
Authors:   Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia., Hashim Mahyuddin , Ja’afar Noornajihan ,   Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia., Muhammad Nurul Asiah Fasehah ,   Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia., Yusof Adnan Mohamed ,   Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia., Raus Norakyairee Mohd. ,   Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia., Azmi Ahmad Sanusi ,   Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

The integration of religious sciences (Naqli) with social and physical sciences (Aqli) manifests the uniqueness of education system in Universiti Sains IslamMalaysia (USIM). This model of teaching and learning, known as iNaQ, is however is still incomplete, thus leaving rooms for improvisation. The aspect of a standardised measurement and method of evaluation have become one of the vital impediment that ought to be enhanced. Thus, this study aims to improve the iNaQ model by applying and integrating Bloom's taxonomy of learning that will establish and produce a domain-based learning outcome. The present research utilises a qualitative approach in which textual analysis is applied as the main instruments of examination. The samples used are extracted from related documents. As a result, the application of Bloom's learning taxonomy in USIM's iNaQ Model creates clear learning outcomes for each levels of process. This finding provides a solution to the non-uniformity in the implementation and evaluation of courses in USIM due to the lack of clear iNaQ learning outcomes.
Military Equipment Innovation in the Pahang Uprising
Authors:   Department of Nationhood Leadership and Civilizarion, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Ismail Amnah Saayah , Jalal Burhanuddin ,   Department of Nationhood Leadership and Civilizarion, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Mustaffa Nor Nazimi Mohd ,   Department of Nationhood Leadership and Civilizarion, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Saudi Nur Surayya Mohd ,   Academic Centre Development, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

The Pahang uprising at the end of the 19th century AD featured various military innovation that proved the greatness of the Pahang Malay community. Pahang Malay Fighters used the advantage of their knowledge of nature (the forest) in addition to modern military equipment. Hence, it is the intention of the researchers to examine and identify the military tools used during the Pahang uprising. This paper utilises the methodology of content analysis and literature review. Based on the examination, it was found that military tools such as ‘sumpit’ and tree roots were used in the Pahang uprising as well as modern weapons such as guns and explosives. All of these tools were fully utilised in the formulation of war strategy planned by the leader of the Pahang fighters in the uprising, Dato' Bahaman. This combination of war strategy and military innovation became the benchmark of the greatness of the PahangMalay community in the late 19th century AD.
Religious Learning with Social Media and Its Implication for Understanding Religion
Authors:   Universitas Islam Indonesia, Jl. Kaliurang Km. 14.5 Sleman Yogyakarta 55584 Indonesia, Supriadi  , Purwanto Muhammad Roy ,   Universitas Islam Indonesia, Jl. Kaliurang Km. 14.5 Sleman Yogyakarta 55584 Indonesia,
Published: November 2019

This research discusses how the millennial generation learns religion through social media and the implications for its understanding in Indonesia. Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the development of social media in Indonesia, with over 265.4 million users. The number of active users has reached 130 million with 49 percent penetration. This research, therefore, aims to determine the activities of millennial generations in using social media as an inclusivism of religious learning. The data used were acquired through interviews, observation, documentation, and religious literature relevant to this research. The results obtained indicate that the use of social media in religious learning is less effective because many scholars have written books, and recorded books on its traces, without a detailed explanation, thereby, making it very easy for the millennial generation. Finally, this research concludes that in Indonesia, those who use social media as a means of religious learning are most times misguided, thereby, resulting in the emergence of liberalism and radicalism.
PBL Online Learning in Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Students’ Readiness
Authors:   Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia., Eldy Elnetthra Folly , Sulaiamn Fauziah ,   Physics with Electronics Programme, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Published: November 2019

This paper explores students’ readiness towards PBL online learning in two subjects of Physics among Physics students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Online learning was implemented through Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach in two subjects, i.e., Thermodynamics Physics and Statistical Physics each during on Semester 1 and 2 respectively. A set of questionnaire was distributed to twenty five (25) second-year students of Physics with Electronics at University Malaysia Sabah before and after online learning was implemented for 28 weeks long. As a supplement, an interview was held with selected group of students from this sample to study students’ technical and pedagogical readiness which was discussed in this paper. As a conclusion, results of this paper lays the general foundation for active implementation of PBL online in topics of Physics in Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
The Effect of Social Media and Peer Group on The SPIRIT Characters Formation of The Students
Authors:   Character Building Development Center, Mass Communication Program, Communication Department, Faculty of Economics & Communication, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia., Benawa Arcadius , CJM Silverius Lake ,   Character Building Development Center, Mass Communication Program, Communication Department, Faculty of Economics & Communication, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Published: November 2019

The aim of this research is to find out the perception of the students on the effect of social media and peer-group to the SPIRIT characters formation. To achieve the aim of this research, the method that be used is a quantitative research method where the research data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to the students who were respondents, then the data obtained was processed with SPSS program and analyzed by path analysis. The result of this research indicated that the effect of social media on the SPIRIT Characters formation was not significant, because it was only 15%, meanwhile the effect of peer group on the SPIRIT character formation was also not significant, because it was only 17.8%. Therefore, it can be concluded that social media and peer group had no significant effect on the character SPIRIT formation. So, it is very necessary to deepen this research to find out what kind of variables that have a significant effect on the SPIRIT characters formation and why social media and peer groups did not significantly influenced the SPIRIT characters formation..
The Effect of Brain Based Learning Strategies and Project Based Learning on Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Students of the Kinesthetic Learning Style Group
Authors:   Education Technology study program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia., Jazuli La Ode Ahmad , Solihatin Etin ,   Educational Technology Study Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia., Syahrial Zulfiati ,   Educational Technology Study Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Published: November 2019

Brain-based learning is a concept of strategy to create learning-oriented efforts to empower students' brain potential. Project-Based Learning is a learning strategy that utilizes projects or activities as a center of learning. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of brain-based learning and project-based learning strategies on student mathematics learning outcomes, especially kinesthetic learning style groups. The quasi-experimental research method is post-test only design, retrieval of learning outcomes data with tests and learning styles using questionnaires and data analysis using ANOVA with t-Dunnet advanced tests. This study found that the mathematics learning outcomes of students who were taught using the Project-Based Learning strategy were higher than those taught by the Brain-Based Learning (BBL) learning strategy especially for students in kinesthetic learning styles. The suitability of investigative activities creates products in project-based learning with the characterization of students' kinesthetic learning styles which are characterized by always touching certain information objects can strengthen the memory of meaningful information and knowledge so as to improve the quality of learning outcomes.
The Relationship Between Innovative Work Behaviors and Subjective Career Success Among Employees in Selected Private Organisation
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, Human Resource Development Programme, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak., Bandar Dr. Nur Fatihah Abdullah , Malek Fatin Adibah binti ,   Pursuing Masters Degree, Human Resource Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak., Hassan Dr. Zaiton ,   Associate Professor, Human Resource Development Program, Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia., Sabil Dr. Surena ,   Senior Lecturer, Department of Human Resource, Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)., Ibrahim Dayang Kartini binti Abang ,   Pursuing Ph.D, Human Resource Development,UPM., Nor Nik Norsyamimi binti Md ,   University Lecturer, University of Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)., Balang Rekaya Vincent ,   Senior Lecturer at Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UNIMAS.
Published: November 2019

Innovations are crucial factors in enabling organisations to effectively adapt to rapid changes in the working environment and to gain a competitive advantage. Employee’s career success increases when they are applying innovative work behaviors. This study attempts to examine the relationship between innovative work behaviors (opportunity exploration, idea generation, idea promotion, idea realisation & reflection) and subjective career success among employees in selected private organisations at Kuching, Sarawak. A quantitative research design was utilized for this study. Data were collected by simple random sampling with 123 completed questionnaire were successively collected. The findings of this study were analysed using Pearson Correlation Analysis and Multiple Linear Regression (Stepwise). Results revealed that there are statistically significant relationship between(opportunity exploration, idea generation, idea promotion, idea realisation & reflection) and subjective career success. Furthermore, result show that idea realization is the highest significant predictor towards subjective career success. The findings of this study provide significant information for HRD practitioners emphasise to establish an environment that support innovation in order to make the greater experience of subjective career success.
Is there any difference in service fairness between private and public hospitals influencing customer satisfaction
Authors:   Doctor of Research Programme, Bina Nusantara University (BINUS)., Abdinagoro Sri Bramantoro , Arief Mts ,   Doctor of Research Programme, Bina Nusantara University (BINUS), Dwidienawati Diena ,   Doctor of Research Programme, Bina Nusantara University (BINUS)
Published: November 2019

The rapid expansion of insurance coverage, without the development of infrastructure, will create demand that cannot be met by the existing healthcare system. The sudden increase in demand will disrupt the delivery of service, especially in public hospitals, which will influence service satisfaction levels. A preliminary study shows that satisfaction levels of BPJS Kesehatan patients are still low. The most frequent reasons cited for dissatisfaction are fairness issues such as different treatments and different processes and procedures. Studies have found that aside from evaluations of quality, fairness is indeed an important factor that influences satisfaction. Yet there are limited empirical researches on the effect of service fairness on service delivery, especially in the healthcare industry. This study addresses the question of whether there are direct relationships between three variables of fairness and customer satisfaction. In other words, are there different levels of perceived service fairness in private and public hospitals and, if so, does this have an impact on customer satisfaction? Using a descriptive quantitative method, this study was conducted on BPJS Kesehatan members who used 19 public and private hospitals in nine cities in Java, Indonesia. A six-point Likert scale questionnaire was designed and distributed. Four hundred and six samples collected were eligible for analysis using descriptive analysis and structural equation modelling using LISREL. The results show that there is a positive impact of the three variables regarding service fairness on customer satisfaction in public and private hospitals. However, the relationship between distributive fairness and customer satisfaction is not significant in public hospitals. This study strengthens the building evidence that service fairness, in addition to service quality, influences customer satisfaction, specifically in service delivery in the healthcare industry
The Role of Entrepreneurial Personality on Competitive Advantages and Corporate Image based on digital
Authors:   Faculty of Management, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Muharam Hari , Chaniago Harmon ,   Politeknik Negeri Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of store image on purchase intention and buying decision based on the perceptions and thoughts of Muslim consumers. To be the sample, 100 consumers who are used to shopping at modern minimarkets were involved. To get a fit model, data used were in 1000 bootstrapping data. The store image research results consist of retail facility dimensions (physical completeness, display), store service dimensions (empathy, professional sellers) and store environment dimensions (comfortable environment, lighting). Store services and store environments are proven to be influential in purchase intention. Whereas, store facility was only correlates with store service and store environment and was not proven to affect purchase intention and buying decisions. The purchase intention has proven to influence purchasing decisions. This study found that factors like empathy, professional sellers, pleasant environment, lighting, physical equipment and displays, influence Muslim customers’ interest on purchasing things.
The Element of Fine Art Context in Multimedia Element in Teaching and Learning Material towards Motivation to Learn
Authors:   Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia, S. S Razali. , A Ismail. ,   Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Published: November 2019

effective learning materials, such as media-based materials could deliver and disseminate messages from various sources in a planned way to create a conducive learning environment. This can make learning process efficient and effective. The main focus of this study is the fine art context which is the main element in the world of art towards motivation to learn among student technical and vocational education (TVET). In the meantime, some students often lack understanding in subjects that require higher understanding. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to know how the fine art context could increase the motivation to learn by incorporating multimedia elements in teaching and learning materials for students in technical and vocational colleges (CV). In this research, the focusing location in the south country. This study was conducted on 273 students in (CV) Kluang, Johor as are a sample in research. It is believed that learning using multimedia is very important and can affect students in motivation and teachers could easily modify the lessons to obtain learning objectives. Moreover, this study focuses on the use of multimedia-based materials for evaluation where the materials are also equipped with a material level grading chart for each student being tested. At this stage, the students were tested based on their understanding after instruction using the materials. It used the quantitative approach and data were collected by distributing survey questionnaires to respondents. The outcome of this study has shown that the inclusion of fine arts context in multimedia affects the motivation to learn among the students.
Using a Civil Judicial Collateral Estoppel as a Means of Self-Defense for Entrepreneurs in Administrative Tax Disputes
Authors:   Self-employed person, Kyiv, Ukraine., Belkin Leonid , Pyvovar Yuriy ,   Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law, National Aviation University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Iurynets Julia ,   Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law, National Aviation University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Belkin Mark ,   Law Company «Maurice Group», Kyiv, Ukraine.
Published: November 2019

In an environment where governments require more and more money to fulfill social obligations, and the business opportunity to pay taxes is decreasing, there are dangers of pressure from the authorities on business entities to increase payments. Therefore, the current state of relations between enterprises and the state is characterized by an increased level of state intervention in the affairs of enterprises, including control over their activities. This requires the development of protective preventive mechanisms in economic activity, which should be aimed at resolving issues of protecting the rights of business entities in relations with state bodies and preventing violations of these rights. The paper aims to clarify the develop protective preventive mechanisms in economic activity, which will be based on using a civil (economic) judicial collateral estoppel. Tasks of the study: a) determine the strategies, methods and techniques for the use of favorable court practice; b) to prepare recommendations on the use of favorable court practice. The methodic of research is based on the systematization of approaches to the consideration of tax disputes in courts, of ways and methods of effective use of favorable court practice for the implementation of protective preventive mechanisms in economic activity. When doing work studied and summarized Decisions of European Court of Human Rights, 3000 decisions of Ukrainian courts, and the authors' own court practice. The research results – it developed a methodology allowing to provide of effective use of favorable civil (economic) judicial practice for the implementation of protective and preventive mechanisms in the economic activities of taxpayers to prevent and decide tax disputes. The widespread use of these measures by entrepreneurs will ensure the formation of judicial practice in civil (economic) courts, which would confirm the legality of deals and, accordingly, their protection from modification in the interest of greater taxation, which would make it possible to show evidence of such legality of deals in administrative courts.
Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Brand Loyalty in Sports Products
Authors:   Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia., Yeo Sook Fern , Tan Cheng Ling ,   Graduate School of Business, Universiti SainsMalaysia, Goh Mei Ling ,   Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia, Toh Heng Yet ,   Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Published: November 2019

This research paper studies the drives of the student into cyber entrepreneurial intention. Researching in this topic will help students more understand the factors that influence their brand loyalty. This research paper has focused on six factors that can affect the people brand loyalty. The factors are price, brand image, perceive quality, trustworthiness, attractiveness and expertise which were being researched in past research. The reasons to research on these factors are to investigate the changes in the past few years. Data (N=189) was collected via questionnaire to the respondents and carried out in Malaysia. The data collected are analyzed using SPSS and SmartPLS. Based on the result, there is two independent variable that had a significant relationship with brand loyalty toward sports product in Malaysia which are brand image and price. While the perceived quality, expertise and trustworthiness do not have the significant relationship with brand loyalty. There is a lot of improvement and recommendation that suggest for future study to discuss this topic in deeply.
Willingness to Pay for Halal Transportation Cost: The Moderating Effect of Knowledge on the Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors:   Maritime Management, School of Business Maritime and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia., N.A Hafaz , Jeevan Jagan ,   Maritime Management, School of Business Maritime and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia, Salleh Nurul Haqimin Mohd ,   Maritime Management, School of Business Maritime and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia, Lee Taylor Tae Hwee ,   Department of Distribution, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology, Jinju, South Korea, Ruslan Marsila Mhd ,   Maritime Management, School of Business Maritime and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia
Published: November 2019

Halal transportation services is one of the crucial components of producing Halal products. Since Halal is unique and involves elaborate regulations and executions, therefore it requires huge investment. Like any other supply chain, the transportation cost will be transferred to the end users, normally the customers, thus increasing the price of final products. It is notably common to find studies done on Muslim customers and their preference on Halal products, however, studies on Muslims preferences towards Halal transportation could still be considered as novel. By adopting the Theory of Planned Behavior and religiosity; and by taking into account the moderating effect of knowledge, this study aims to identify the factors that lead to the customers’ willingness to pay for the Halal transportation cost. Using a purposive sampling method, the data was collected among Muslim consumers in a prominent shopping complex in Malaysia and was analyzed using Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS). Based on the finding, it is shown that the attitude and perceived behavioral control gave a positive relationship with the willingness to pay for Halal transportation. Meanwhile, subjective norm and religiosity were on the opposite as there were both hold an insignificant effect towards the willingness to pay for the Halal transportation. Knowledge has moderated the relationship between attitude and willingness to pay for Halal transportation, but not for the relationship between subjective norm and perceived behavioral control. It is expected that this study could provide a better understanding of Muslim consumers’ behavior on purchasing for Halal transportation, as well as other Halal supply chain activities.
Professional Learning Community in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Hassan Roslizam , Ahmad Jamilah ,   Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Boon Yusof ,   Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education
Published: November 2019

The professional learning community (PLC) is a platform for teachers to share their opinions and experiences especially with respect to the quality of teaching and learning processes (PdP). This partnership gives teachers more added value because they have the opportunity to improve their self-esteem and to keep in pace with the developments in the education world. This concept paper will discuss a number of issues related to PLCs such as PLC's background and development, PLC definitions, the development of PLC concept, PLC models and the issues and challenges that exist in implementing PLC. The analysis was done in the context of Malaysia and abroad. The paper is written based on extensive secondary data analysis. After examining all matters related to PLC, it can be concluded that PLC is a form of partnership that every school teacher needs to practice either in the context of education in Malaysia or anywhere in order to drive excellence in a school. With a lot of challenges nowadays regarding the implementation of PLC, this issue needs to be addressed so that the quality of teachers can be enhanced and will further influence the students' academic achievement.
Instructional Leadership in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Hassan Roslizam Bin , Ahmad Jamilah ,   Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Boon Yusof ,   Assoc. Prof., Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Published: November 2019

Leadership of school leaders regardless principals or headmasters is among the key factors that can affect the academic achievement of students directly or indirectly. Based on previous research, a strong relationship between student achievement and leadership of school leaders was proven. The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MoE) has outlined three approaches to improving student achievement through the improvement of school leaders' performance. One of the approaches is school leaders should act as instructional leaders who are actively involved in teacher development activities by planning, coordinating and evaluating the teaching and learning process (T&L) at school. This concept paper will discuss several matters related to instructional leadership such as background and development of instructional leadership, instructional leadership definitions, the development of instructional leadership concepts, instructional leadership models and the issues and challenges that exist in implementing this leadership styles. The analysis was done in the context of Malaysia and abroad. The paper is written based on extensive secondary data analysis. After analyzing matters relating to instructional leadership, it can be concluded that instructional leadership is a form of leadership that every school leader needs to practice for excellence achievements in a school. With a lot of challenges nowadays, it needs to be addressed so that the direction of the school is on the right track and students’ achievement can be enhanced.
Evaluating the Suitability of Qualitative Methods in Wakaf-Zakat Housing Provision Research
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia,, Sarkawi Azila Ahmad , Othman Jamilah ,   International Islamic University Malaysia
Published: November 2019

Research on wakaf-zakat housing provision is a cross-disciplinary. It involves an area of study under religion and the built environment by wakaf-zakat and housing, respectively. , A combination of these two areas of study, requires a well-defined research methodology that the paper evaluates the suitability of qualitative methods to achieve the stipulated research objectives. Consequently, attainment of each research objective through specified methods is explained either by way of interview, case-study, observation and focus-group-discussion. Insequent, after an extensive literature review was conducted, the instrument for data collection was instituted. It was piloted through a focus-group-discussion (FGD), and the amendments to the instrument was made accordingly. Then, the data collection was done through case-studies and observations of wakaf-zakat housing projects as well as interviews. Experts in religious studies and the built environment were selected for the above FGD and interviews. The data collected was critically analysed by way of content analysis. The outcome of the analysis was presented to the experts again for validation. For FGD and interviews, the purposive sampling with a high degree of respondent selection criteria is adopted. Overall, the study found that those qualitative methods are suitable to achieve the stipulated objectives for wakaf-zakat housing provision research