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Comparative Assessment of Rework on Buildings in Akure Municipal, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors:   Federal University of Technology, Abiodun Oluwapelumi , Nwaogu Janet ,   Federal University of Technology
Published: November 2022

Rework is the repetition of work that constitutes waste in construction and reflects poor performance due to the failure of building components to satisfy the client’s requirement and contract documentation’s provision, which further results in cost and time overrun. In lieu of the nature of the subject matter, this study comparatively assessed rework occurrence on buildings in Akure municipal, Ondo state, Nigeria to ensure the building works proneto rework are carried out with utmost care and control to drastically reduce rework cost. A total of eighty-three (83) well-structured closed-ended questionnaires were distributed and the retrieved seventy (70) questionnaires formed 84% response rate. Primary data were obtained from 10 construction firms and 60 end-user clients using purposive and snowball sampling. Data collected from the retrieved questionnaires were on the defects in building components due to non-conformance to specification and client requirement and perception on the frequency of occurrence and cost of rework on buildings. The data were analysed using frequency, percentage, Relative Importance Index (RII), Mean Item Score, Mann-Whitney U Test and Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient. A descriptive analysis of the defects on building components from the end-user clients and construction professionals’ perception revealed plumbing and sanitary system and electrical services as the most defective, respectively. Further analysis of theparameters shows a significant difference between the opinions of the end-user clients and professionals on the defects in the electrical appliances and installation; corrosion and discolouration of components; doors and accessories and ceiling and accessories. However, no significant difference exists between the overall opinions of the end-user clients and the construction professionals on building component defects. The result of the conducted analysis further showed that an increase in the frequency ofrework on finishes and mechanical installations could speed up rework cost. This study, therefore, affirms the stakeholders’ need to avoid rework occurrence on services components (mechanical and electrical), concrete works and finishes to experience a rapid decline in the cost of rework. The study contributed to the overall body of knowledge by establishing building components with high rework occurrence and their corresponding effect on cost from the perception of the end-user clients and built environment professionals.
The Relationship between Projects Management Managers’ Competencies and Employees’ Performance of Construction Industry at Gaza Strip
Authors:   The Islamic University of Gaza, El Sawalhi Nabil , Lafy Ramy ,   The Islamic University of Gaza
Published: November 2022

Projects managers‟ competencies are one of the factors that have the greatest impact on the employees' performance in construction projects. However, many construction companies appear to give insufficient attention to the issues related to improving the competencies of their project managers. This study investigated the relationship between projects managers' competencies and employees' performance under the setting of Gaza construction firms. It aims to identify the competencies required for the contractor's projects managers that contribute towards the employees' performance and exploring the most effective methods for developing the construction project manager competencies. A questionnaire survey was used. A total of 110 structured questionnaires were distributed targeting project managers, 94 valid questionnaires to be used for further discussions with a response rate of 85.5%. The results show that the employees' performance in construction projects is highly affected by the competences of the project manage. It is found that the top three measures of construction employees' performance according to its influence by the competencies of the project‟s managers are; „productivity‟, „compliance with work instructions‟ and „working after regular working time‟. Whereas to influence the employees' performance, the top three most important competencies needed for project manager were: „communication skills‟, „team management‟ and „problem solving‟. The best methods to develop the project manager's competencies are „on-the job training‟, „off-the job training‟ and „Observing experienced others‟.
Challenges in Education and Training to Develop Malaysian Construction Workforce
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Hassan Padzil Fadzil , Mat Noor Mohd Sallehuddin ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Mohammad Hairuddin ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

Education and training have been central to the development of the Malaysian construction workforce. Notwithstanding the various initiatives introduced to promote education and training, critics are arguing that these have been ineffective. This paper critically reviews the phenomenon and identifies the causal factors. Throughout three key areas; (i) the context of the industry, (ii) the education and training provisions offered, and (iii) the challenges, meta-data analysis of literature was undertaken grounded on the concepts of strategic management ecosystems. Since it is crucial to ties several variable clusters in order to reach a comprehensive finding, the analysis was helped by the multi-layered thematic processes. The findings show that nine key factors at the construction industry level (external ecosystem), and two key factors in the education and training provisions (internal ecosystem) that are interrelated to each other have significantly affected the effectiveness of the education and training to develop the Malaysian construction workforce. These factors need to be addressed in a holistic and integrated manner to improve the predicament which resides in a public strategic management field. Aside from the context-centric findings, the paper posits for subsequent empirical exploration as validation is of concerned. However, it may open up education and training literature to recognised possible multidisciplinary research, education, and practice while addressing challenges such as law, government policy, and standards‟ development.
Investigation of Emulsion Bitumen Adhesion to Aggregates in Chipseal at Various Temperatures for Low-Cost Pavement Management
Authors:   University Blvd, Khabiri Mohammad Mehdi , Sadeghi Pouya ,   University Blvd, Ansari Omid ,   University Blvd
Published: November 2022

Preventive maintenance is recommended by economic models in pavement management. One of the issues that the Chipseal mix is currently dealing with is the degree of separation of the material from the mixture's surface due to a lack of proper adhesion between the emulsion(green) bitumen, and the aggregate. Have and cause an accident. In this study, it was attempted to reduce material separation by increasing the percentage of bitumen in the mixture as well as the percentage of sand as a filler. The results of this study showed that with increasing the percentage of emulsion bitumen in the chipseal mixture and with it increases the percentage of filler in the mixture, the separation rate of aggregates to less than 10% in the temperature range of -15 to +45 ° C, and a Created a more cohesive mixture.
State of the Art Review on Prescriptive & Performance Based Approaches for Concrete Durability
Authors:   Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Ali Salid , Naganathan Sivakumar ,   Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, B Mahalingam ,   Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Published: November 2022

Durability has become one of the most important requirements for the concrete structures across the globe. A durable concrete not only leads to the sustainability but serve for longer period without much repair and maintenances for the concrete members. The Concrete in various exposures such as mild, moderate, severe, very severe and extreme conditions was studied by researchers but no significance attention is given for the performance of the concrete in service. In the last few decades, many researchers investigated the causes of structures deterioration and suggested various solutions to tackle the durability issues which are mainly adopting of performance-based specifications rather than prescriptive. In this paper, the previous findings on concrete durability are reviewed. The studies on the durability problems are highlighted along with prescriptive and performance-based approaches and test methods. The effects on service life of the structures along with the solution are reviewed.
Investigating Significant Issues of BIM Implementation in Industrialised Building System Design and Production Process
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Len Tsai Kai , Soon Ern Peniel Ang ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Lin Pung Yi ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

Industrialised Building System (IBS) has been considered a construction method to accelerate the development of the construction industry in attempt to boost the economic growth of Malaysia. With the slow uptake of IBS method in Malaysian construction industry, Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology was introduced as an IBS catalyst to improve IBSprocess in term of its productivity and efficacy. However, the advantages of BIM implementation are not fully acquired in IBS industry. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the issues encountered when BIM is implemented in IBS design and production process in Malaysia. The preliminary study adopted the concurrent triangulation mixed method approach where both semi-structured interview and qualitative survey are used as research technique. Four semi-structured interviews were conducted as qualitative survey with the industry experts who have more than 5 years of experience in both IBS and BIM fields to gain insight into the issues of BIM implementation in both IBS design and production process. The quantitative survey Likert scale of agreed level was indicated by the respondents simultaneously while investigating the issues of BIM implementation in IBS design and production process during the interview. The interview data was collected and analysed by measuring mean agreed level to issues of BIM implementation in IBS design and production process and identifying the most significant issues of BIM implementation in IBS process across responses from interview using excel tool and content analysis. The results showed that the most significant issues are encountered when BIM is implemented in IBS design process rather than in IBS production process. The most significant issue is the lack of early collaboration among IBS players in the beginning of IBS design stage in a BIM project. In addition, the lack of knowledge and understanding on IBS design and installation among the project stakeholder, especially consultants in the BIM integrated projects leads to the increase of IBS design time and causes the late confirmation of informed decision of the IBS component design. It can further affect the productivity of IBS production process. Therefore, the issues of BIM implementation in IBS design process should be tackled early to improve the BIM implementation in IBS industry in Malaysia.
Common Contractual Behaviour of Key Participants in Civil Engineering Projects
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Wan Ismail Wan Norizan , Adnan Hamimah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Ismail Noor Akmal Adillah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: November 2022

The delivery of civil engineering projects in Malaysia largely has been be set by cost over run, schedule delays, shoddy workmanship. Previous studies have replete that most of the problems whichh inder the project success is related to the unfavourable contractual behaviour of the project key participants who do not adhere to and comply with the terms of the contract in project implementation. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that hindered the success of civil engineering projects focusing on the aspect of contractual behavior of key participants. TheobjectiveofthisstudyistodeterminethecommoncontractualbehaviorofkeyparticipantsincivilengineeringprojectsinMalaysia.ThedataofthisstudywasobtainedfromprofessionalcivilengineerregisteredwithBoardofEngineersMalaysia(BEM)andGradeG7contractorsregisteredwiththeConstructionIndustryDevelopmentBoard(CIDB)viaaquestionnairesurvey.Basedontheresultfrom288questionnairesurvey,thisstudyhighlightedfive(5)contractualbehaviourofkeyparticipantswhichallthiswhilehinderedthecivilengineeringprojectsuccess.Theywerethedelayof interimpayment,delayofcontractor’sworkprogress,delayofissuingprojectinformation,ineffectivecommunicationbetweenengineerandcontractorandunauthorisedinstructions.Theseverityofcontractualbehaviors’occurrenceisimportanttobeempiricallyresearchedtounderstandthecontractualrootcausesthatlargelyaffectprojectperformanceandeventuallycan comprehensively be placed more concerned for improvement for future projects.
A Systematic Literature Review on the Effect of Seawater as A Promising Material on the Physical and Mechanical Performance of Concrete
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Waliyo Rabiatul Adawiyah , Md Noor Nurazuwa ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

Concrete is made from freshwater, cement, and aggregate and the only material shared with mankind, flora, and fauna is freshwater. One of the most concerning problems the world has been facing over the last few decades is the rising demand for freshwater due to the increasing global population and depleting source of freshwater by 2050. In Malaysia, the population is expected to rise from 32 million people in 2020 to 40.50 million people in 2050, which would correspondingly increase the demand for domestic houses, industrial areas, and other building construction as well as increase the overall usage of freshwater. The utilisation of seawater has been applied in constructing buildings and infrastructures since the time of the Roman Empire and the structures still survive for more than 2000 years against chemical attacks and underwater wave force. Given that seawater is considered an alternative mixing agent in concrete production, research on seawater-based concrete has continued to gain interest from the scientific community and undergone swift development. Therefore, the aim of this study was to present a systematic literature review on the recent development of concrete with seawater as the mixing agent and its effect on the physical and mechanical performance of the concrete. A four-stage investigation criterion was conducted for the data collection from the Scopus database, which includes the search parameter, identification, screening, and writing. The screening of the literature retrieved 53 articles, which were then classified based on the physical and mechanical properties of the concrete. Based on the review, the use of seawater as a single mixing agent reduced the physical and mechanical performance of the concrete. However, the incorporation of seawater with special chemical admixture, mineral admixture, and reinforcement with certain treatment resulted in a higher performance of the concrete. Finally, the review highlighted the various potential studies that can be performed to investigate the utilisation of seawater in the construction industry while achieving a sustainable solution to preserve the environment.
Issues and Impact of Lean Construction Implementation in The Malaysian Construction Industry
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Marhani Mohd Arif , Muhammad Othman Nurul Ain Syafiqah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Ismail Noor Akmal Adillah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: November 2022

The construction industry is one of the most important industries because of its end product, such asschools, hospitals, and roads. This industry contributes to social and economic development by providing buildingsfor other sectors’ usage. Nevertheless, despite these contributions, the construction industry also has issues relatedto construction wastes, which need to be resolved. Hence, Lean Construction (LC) approach is a useful techniquethat traditionally converged on minimizing construction waste. LC is an approach based on lean production thatemphasizes minimally invasive and maximally profitable production. This paper’s primary purpose is to explore the usage of LC in the Malaysian construction industry (MCI). This paper aims to identify LC implementation issues, determine the impact of LC implementation, and recommend enhancing the LC implementation in the MCI. Data was obtained from G7 contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB) by distributing questionnaire surveys, and the response rate was 20%. Through the descriptive analysis, it can be concluded that most of the respondents agreed with lack of knowledge was the major issue that occurred during theLC implementation in the MCI. Furthermore, the respondents agreed that LC positively impacted the LC practitioners’ organization by encouraging them to undertake construction materials appropriately without wasting them and improving handling the site’s resources. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the government should introduce this LC as a policy in managing a construction site, and LC practitioners should implement the best construction practices to obtain the best results. Additionally, it is also suggested that the industry educate theconstruction workforce on implementing this LC concept and create more ongoing seminars or training to upgradetheir knowledge, skills, techniques, and processes. This research’s outcomes play an essential role in reducing the gap between the theory and implementation practices of LC in the MCI. Thus, this LC is hoped that future construction projects in the MCI can produce a better quality of end products towards a better quality of life.
Short-Term Effect on Mechanical Strength and Water Absorption of Concrete Containing Palm Oil Fuel Ash Exposed to Chloride Solution
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Ismail Mohd Hanif , Adnan Mohammad Ariff ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Deraman Rafikullah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

This researchemphasises the short-term effects of mechanical strength and water absorption of concrete containing palm oil fuel ash(POFA) that is exposed to chloride solution compared to concrete exposed to normal water. The replacement of cement by POFA in concrete is one of the efforts to produce green concrete as well as to maintain environmental sustainability as the POFA always disposed off without any positive benefits. The POFA obtained from the mill was dried, sieved using 300 μm siever and refined using ball mill for two hours. The volume of 10%, 20% and 30% of cement were replaced by POFA with the same level of replacement. Hardened concretes were cured under normal water and 3.5% chloride solution until 28 days, respectively. Fresh concretes were tested by slump test while hardened concrete underwent compressive strength test, flexural strength test and water absorption test at the age of 7 and 28 days. By using the same w/b ratio, it was found that concrete workability and performances decreased with the increases of POFA replacement for both types of exposure. For short term effects, control concrete that exposed to chloride solution was found to have the highest chloride exposure with no deterioration as it achieved the highest compressive and flexural strength than control concrete exposed to normal water. The lowest percentage of water absorption also recorded by control concrete exposed to chloride solution. The overall results of the research found that increment of the percentage of POFA replacement with cement in concrete resulted in consistently decreased of compressive and flexural strength within 7 and 28 days. However, concrete containing 10% replacement of POFA was observed as having the potential as it achieved more than 80% compressive and flexural strength compared to control concrete exposed to water and chloride solution. Furthermore, it had a good percentage of water absorption.
Reinforce Technology IR 4.0 Implementation for Improving Safety Management in Construction Site
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Kasim Narimah , Razali Sali Amirah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Kasim Rozilah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

Industrial Revolution 4.0 in recent years notorious for new advances in high technology, full automation, and digitalization. This technology has demanded by academic researchers and practitioners, on the construction industry sector in Malaysia. The construction industry is involved with complex management processes causes impossible to eliminate the potential hazards at the workplaces. Despite, the rate of accidents and deaths continue to increase year by year. The objectives of this research are to identify IR 4.0 implementation, drivers and barriers of IR 4.0 implementation for safety management in the construction industry. In approaching IR 4.0 technology, a systematic literature review has been applied. The paper is reviewed by extracting information based on topics and highlighting research directed to implement IR 4.0 for safety management. After further analyzed, 32 out of 80 journal papers were selected. Several ideas on IR 4.0 technologies with its drivers and barriers were highlighted in relation to safety management practices in the term of realize suitable practices, safety training, and planning give the benefits in implementation IR 4.0. This review provides insights into the areas that technology needs to focus on, enabling a tangible shift towards implementing IR 4.0 in the construction industry.
Non-Bumiputera Business Organisation in Construction Industry: Success Factors and its Challenges
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Janipha Nurul Afida Isnaini , Mohd Zamri Nur Fitri Adlin ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Judi Siti Suhana ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: November 2022

Achieving success is a highly critical issue for companies to survive, especially for Non-Bumiputera. The large projects in Malaysia construction industry continues to be developed by Non-Bumiputera organisations. In a competitive business environment, success was the ultimate goal of every business organisation. However, there were lacks of research highlighted on the level of success for Non-Bumiputera business organisation in Malaysia construction industry. Therefore, this paper aims to determine the achievement aspects for Non-Bumiputera business organisation in Malaysia construction industry. The objectives supported the aims were; to identify success factors of Non-Bumiputera organisations in Malaysia and to investigate the challenges in their business organisations. An extensive literature review was done to obtain the success factors of business organisations. Questionnaire surveys were distributed to know in depth the success factors and challenges occur in the Non-Bumiputera business organisations. A total of 20 surveys were distributed and 15 responses obtained from the top 20 property developers in 2020 taken from several business property websites and findings were analysed by using SPSS software. Findings revealed that the success factor in the organisation consists of four main criteria; management and organisation, communications, planning and financing. The issue that can be identified comprises of, but, not limited to registration process with the CIDB, financial constraints, risks and communication barriers. Since the construction industry is constantly changing with the development of new business approaches and technologies business organisations must therefore develop effective strategies to be more competitive in today's.
A Framework of an Interior Design Work Delivery Process
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Mustapha Arniatul Aiza , Mohamad Mohamad Fadhil ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Ahmad  Noorhani Nur Maizura ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: November 2022

Despite their minor position within the architectural industry, interior designers play a significant role in the national economy. In compliance with the Architect Rule, the present Interior Design Institution (MIID) in Malaysia is governed by the LAM. The interior designers are keen to comply effectively with this new legislation in the interior design. The interior design process is somewhat close to the architecture process, which typically consists of three key phases of the entire design. The interior design professionals carry out interior design work in accordance with the case and practice the principles in their own way and in their own structures. This leads to the variety of stages, processes and work structures that pose problems, consequences and impacts for stakeholders, in particular the client and the interior designer themselves. This helps the workflow and the interior project delivery process to be streamlined. The objectives are to determine the flow, process, scope and elements of the indoor project delivery practice, to make the scope and elements of the indoor project delivery work process compatible with the other work practice plan, as well as to make a proposal on the indoor design work development plan. The qualitative approach to the research involves the use of systematic literature review, content analysis on interior design, project process practice from approved documentation and related documents, and a series of interviews with members of the interior project team and stakeholders, triangulation and confirmation. This analysis will provide useful information to the client, interior designers themselves and those involved in the project. The IDWDP framework may eliminate job interruptions, task management, clashing of works, and coordination of work.
The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Improvement Towards a Sustainable Development
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Khaderi Shamsida Saidan , Bakeri Nur Nadzirah ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Abd Shukor Ani Saifuza ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA
Published: November 2022

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is gaining popularity as a tool to achieve sustainabledevelopment. It consists of a mixed-use development, which can cater to urban sprawl, road traffic congestion and an increase in carbon gas emission. There are efforts and incentives by the Malaysian policies related to TOD constructed under the Eleventh Malaysian Plan (RMK-11) to encourage public transportation, walking, and cycling as an alternative to the main modes. However, the efforts seem in vain as the public are not concerned regarding this issue. This study examined TOD's implementation towards sustainable community with the following objectives: to determine thecriteria and concept of TOD, investigate the issues and challenges in implementing TOD towards sustainable development, and recommend TOD improvement towards a sustainable development. The scope of this study is to identifythe TOD implementation around Subang Jaya station towards sustainable development. A mixed-methodof qualitative and quantitative research is used in a semi-structured interview, questionnaire distribution, observation, and document analysis. The quantitative data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 22, while the qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The results show that the implementation of TOD still immature and in the developing phase. The top three criteria were identified; reduce private vehicle and road traffic congestion, reduce pollution and carbon emission, and connectivity to other spaces or area. Three significant issues and challenges identified; a limited number of park-and-ride facilities, housing price around transit station and quality service of the public transportation served by related agencies. A workable recommendation for TOD improvement towards a sustainable community developed after industry practitioners tested it. Thesesuggestions and guidance can help industry players in making sound decisions when undertaking TOD projects
A Conceptual Innovative Risk Management Model for Commercial Buildings Refurbishment Projects
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Masrom Md. Asrul Nasid , Chan Melissa ,   Victoria University, Ahamad Junaidi ,   Juru Wajar Sdn. Bhd.
Published: November 2022

In construction industry, refurbishment is an alternativewayto upgrade the lifespan of the existing infrastructure. The refurbishment approach has been widely used even though it seems riskier, complex, and more difficult than constructing new projects. Despite several risk-management tools are available, a high level of uncertainties, risks and requirements of refurbishment for commercial projects have not been reduced and it becomes more challenging. There is a relatively low implementation of formal risk-management methods in practice and in fact, there have been limited studies focusing on this issue, particularly in Malaysia context. This study aims to promote a comprehensive tool to managing risks of refurbishment projects, particularly for commercial buildings in developing country including Malaysia. A critical review of the existing studies in regard to risks management from different perspectives was used to develop a conceptual framework. A qualitative method of face-to-face interviews was used in the study. Content analysis showed that the proposed tool would be beneficial and pave a way to developers as risk management can influence their decision-making process.This paper will be useful for developers in making decisions before undertaking refurbishment projects. In fact, the proposed risk-management model would be potentially providing a pave in motivating clients, consultants, and other participants to enhance their service and product quality in refurbishment project for commercial buildings.
Current Status, Challenges and Strategies of Artificial Intelligence and E-learning the UAE Military Education System
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Ali Alnaqbi Ali Mohamed , Md Yassin Azlina ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

Recently,UAE has adoptedArtificial Intelligence(AI)and e-learning system in several fields including education. Together with the institutions running on conventional educational system, military colleges have also embrassed this new technology. This study assessed the current status of adoption, challenges and strategies of using AI based e-learning system in the UAE military based colleges. The study was carried out based on the perception of the teachers and students of Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC). A set of the questions was presented to the 50 teachers and 157 students for highlighting the level of agreement for each question. The questions were devided into three sections as level of adoption, challenges, and strategies in using AI based e-learning education system. The study found that for current status, AI and e-learning have got siginificant popularity in the education system due to high level of flexibility. While the challenges, the lack of human relations between teacher and student is reported as the major challenge faced in adoption of AI based e-learning system. Finally, for the strategies, the respondents indicated that the UAE is trying to develop plans and alternatives to address the discrepancy between traditional teaching and artificial intelligence methods adapted in the military college. This study provides a valuable source of information for devicing strategies to promote the uses of these modern tools and also motivate the students to get the maximum benefits of AI and e-learning technologies.
Evaluation of Success Factors in Adopting Artificial Intelligence in E-Learning Environment
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Ali Alnaqbi Ali Mohamed , Md Yassin Azlina ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: November 2022

This paper focuses on assessing the critical success factors [CSF]in the adoptionofartificial intelligence (AI) technology in E-learning. It is a quantitative assessment study based on the students and teachers’perceptions of United Arab Emirates the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC). Data was collected using questionnaire survey where the questionnaire was distributed to a total of 240 JCSC students and teachers of the college however only 207 completed forms were received. The questionnaire contained 20 CSF in seven group to investigate the level of importance of each CSF in adopting AI and E-learning using 5-points Likert scale. The data was analysed descriptively using SPSS software package. The results of the analysis found that eighteen of twenty CSFs considered in the investigation are reported as high level of importance. The most important CSF is that “AI systems able to compute big data for improving teaching” with having the highest mean score of 4.04 in adopting AI technology in E-learning for the UAE military colleges. In term of factors’ group, the most important group is “making education more interesting’’ with having mean score of 3.98. however, further analysis found that respondents having higher degree picked personalizationgroup while respondent having a lot of teaching experience respondents picked performance monitoringgroup of factors as the most critical success factors groups. The findings from this study are very helpful in formulating strategies for the promotion of AI advanced technology in the education system and getting its maximum benefits.
Higher education faculty concerns teaching in a hybrid environment: Implications for Chinese private higher education faculty developers and faculty
Authors: Gu Nahai , Donovan Loretta , Green Tim , Ma Songge , Currie Ding-Jo
Published: November 2022

Through a lens of cross-cultural collaboration and change theory, this study explored the concerns of higher education faculty from 11 private institutions in Shanghai, China who, with little to no training, were asked to develop and teach a hybrid course. Faculty taught a range of subjects. Using the stages of concern dimension of the concerns-based adoption model of change, results showed faculty were primarily concerned with learning more about hybrid teaching and learning. The greatest disparity between concerns of faculty groups (i.e., experience, content taught) was related to online teaching experience. It is recommended that prior to engaging higher education faculty in faculty development, consideration must be given to cultural norms and individual differences. Facilitators must get to know participants on a professional level and cultural level. The study implications extend to faculty development facilitators and to the way in which relationships are viewed in Chinese higher education.
Assessing Greek pre-service primary teachers’ scientific literacy
Authors: Stylos Georgios , Siarka Olga , Kotsis Konstantinos T.
Published: November 2022

In a modern yet demanding society, scientific literacy (SL) is an essential skill that enables the individual to explain, understand and discuss issues related to science, health, and the environment. The purpose of this research study is to validate the Scientific Literacy Assessment (SLA) tool in the Greek language and investigate the level of SL of 362 Greek pre-service primary school teachers. Reliability and validity were examined using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, and a statistical analysis was performed to verify the factor structure of the two components of SLA. The results revealed that the level of demonstrated knowledge (SLA-D1) was moderate while motivational beliefs about learning science were satisfactory (SLA-MB). In terms of demographic factors such as gender, high school course specialization and undergraduate year, the results demonstrated an effect on SLA scores. Recommendations for further research in primary teacher preparation programs are presented.
Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş Bibliyografyası
Authors: ÖZGÜL Can Giray
Published: November 2022

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drug_adme module
Authors: Rawal Kamal , dubey karan
Published: November 2022

ADME is an acronym for absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, meant to describe how a drug is used by a living organism. The ADME medical abbreviation is used to define the stages of drug use within the body. The program that has been made, is more like a selection criteria which makes sure that the drug is safe to use and can be absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted with negligible side effects by giving us calculations of each parameter required to test it.
When debates break apart: Discursive polarization as multi-dimensional divergence emerging in and through communication
Authors: Brüggemann Michael , Meyer Hendrik
Published: November 2022

‘Polarization’ is a common diagnosis of the state of contemporary societies. Yet, few stud-ies theorize or systematically analyze how polarization evolves in media content. To guide future empirical studies, we introduce a public sphere perspective on polarization. Discur-sive Polarization, defined as divergence emerging in public communication, may disrupt the public sphere if left untamed. Its analysis should combine the study of ideological polar-ization (increasing disagreement about issues) and affective polarization (growing disaffec-tion between groups) as evolving in communication. Both processes may be measured in media content. We propose a framework combining the study of journalism and digital communication networks, looking (1) at content and (2) at networked interactions regarding both political issues and social identity formation. Exploring how the public sphere is dis-rupted in the process of Discursive Polarization may help us to understand the wider social phenomenon of polarization: before societies break apart, debates break apart.
Children’s Reciprocity and Relationship Formation with a Robot Across Age
Authors: Leisten Luca M. , Heyselaar Evelien , Bosse Tibor , Hortensius Ruud
Published: November 2022

Reciprocity is central to the formation and maintenance of relationships. Reciprocity andrelationship formation change with children’s development and are key aspects in human–robot interaction. So far, it is unclear how children reciprocate and build a relationship with a social robot and how this reciprocity develops with age. In the current preregistered study, wecollected data from 147 children aged 5-12 years to investigate age differences in reciprocityand relationship formation towards a social robot. To test reciprocity, children completed anAlternated Repeated Ultimatum Game with a social robot and another child. Children alsocompleted a survey on relationship formation to assess robot-related trust, closeness, and social support. Results from a linear-mixed effects Bayesian analysis indicated that childrenreciprocated similarly to a robot as to another child. While reciprocity differed across age withlower values for 8-10-year-olds compared to younger and older children, these age differencesin reciprocity were also observed when children interacted with the robot. Children’srelationship formation with a social robot also changed with age. Our findings suggest thatestablished theories from human-human literature (e.g., age differences in reciprocity) are alsorelevant for human–robot interaction. Children’s age is an important determinant for howchildren interact with and perceive robots.
A clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats knockout method to reveal methyl-CpG binding domain 4 function
Authors: Ng Ayden
Published: November 2022

Methylation is an epigenetic mechanism tailored for DNA repression, engineered for regulating genetic expression without direct manipulation of the nucleotides. One component of this process includes MBD, which competitively inhibit transcription factors from binding with genetic promoters. Interestingly, MBD4 is unique because, as opposed to transcriptional repression, it promotes gene repair and is associated with various methylation-related diseases, such as Autism. By further studying MBD4, we can identify a therapeutic target for disorders and further understand the role of methylation on the epigenome in regards to seasonal plasticity. Therefore, this paper describes a CRISPR Knockout screen to isolate & repress MBD4 in Cichlid. I expect a morphological change in the Cichlid’s skin color, which substantiates our belief that MBD4 does play a significant role in seasonally-regulated epigenetic switches and can be targeted in methylation treatments. However, the exogenous factors relating to MBD4’s role in methylation remain to be investigated.
Martingale representation theorem
Authors: 太公釣魚
Published: November 2022

In probability theory, the martingale representation theorem states that a random variable that is measurable with respect to the filtration generated by a Brownian motion can be written in terms of an Itô integral with respect to this Brownian motion.
BEKERJA SAMA DALAM MENGATASI PENYEBARAN KASUS COVID-19
Authors: Andarista Lutfhia Putri
Published: November 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 yang sedang mewabah di seluruh dunia ini membuat setiap negara bekerja keras untuk memberantasnya. Sudah dinyatakan oleh Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) sebagai Darurat Kesehatan Masyarakat secara Global (Global Public Health Emergency) yang mana telah diketahui menyebar ke seluruh pelosok dunia dengan sangat cepat. Coronavirus adalah virus baru yang menyebabkan penyakit mulai dari gejala ringan hingga berat. Setidaknya ada dua jenis virus corona yang menyebabkan penyakit serius, yakni Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) dan Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) merupakan penyakit baru yang belum pernah teridentifikasi pada manusia. Virus penyebab disebut SarsCoV2. Covid-19 adalah penyakit baru dan hanya ada sedikit penelitian tentangnya. Informasi berbasis bukti diperlukan untuk perawatan, pengobatan, dan informasi lain terkait penyakit ini. Dalam menghadapi pandemi Covid-19, tindakan pemerintah sangat diperlukan agar penyebaran wabah Covid-19 tidak mengancam kelangsungan hidup bangsa terutama keselamatan warga negara. Pemerintah Indonesia telah berusaha mengatasi virus corona melalui tindakan pencegahan dan mitigasi, termasuk membentuk satuan Gugus Tugas Percepatan Penanganan Covid-19. Namun upaya pemerintah tersebut belum menunjukkan hasil yang menenteramkan masyarakat. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kerja sama pemerintah dengan masyarakat Indonesia dalam mengatasi lonjakan kasus penyebaran Covid-19 Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah literatur review. Sumber data pustaka didapatkan dari jurnal atau artikel yang diambil dari google scholar.
BERSATU BERSAMA PULIH DARI COVID-19 SEBAGAI IMPLEMENTASI SILA KETIGA PANCASILA
Authors: Khusna Asmaul
Published: November 2022

Indonesia merupakan bagian terdampak dari pandemi Covid-19 yang melanda dunia. Pandemi COVID-19 ini telah memberikan dampak yang meluas tidak hanya masalah kesehatan, namun juga ekonomi, politik, sosial, budaya, hukum dan pertahanan nasional. Pada dasarnya kesehatan bukan hanya menjadi tanggung jawab yang harus dipikul oleh pemerintah atau instansi kesehatan saja, tetapi juga merupakan tanggung jawab masyarakat bahkan tanggung jawab setiap orang. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya perubahan pendekatan penanganan bersama menghadapi Covid-19 yang berbasis nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai pandangan falsafah hidup bangsa dan masyarakat Indonesia. Dilihat dari persepektif sila ketiga nilai persatuan yang paling fundamental di masa ini, bagaimana setiap elemen masyarakat dapat bersatu dan bekerjasama untuk mengahadapi dampak Covid-19.
History of venture capital, end. (historiography VII:7-4)
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: November 2022

Computer science and technology : historiography VII (7 - 4)
OJK DAN SISTEM MONETER DI INDONESIA
Authors: SYAHRA AISYAH
Published: November 2022

Kebijakan Moneter adalah suatu usaha dalam mengendalikan keadaan ekonomi makro agar dapat berjalan sesuai dengan yang diinginkan melalui pengaturan jumlah uang yang beredar dalam perekonomian.
GOTONG ROYONG MENCIPTAKAN KERUKUNAN MASYARAKAT DITENGAH PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Aulia Anggra Izha Nur
Published: November 2022

Pandemi covid 19 mewabah pada tahun 2020 dan membawa dampak yang besar bagi negara-negara di seluruh dunia, khususnya Indonesia. Masyarakat Indonesia sangat dibatasi dalam melakukan aktivitasnya demi memutus penyebaran virus covid 19. Dalam hal ini masyarakat Indonesia banyak yang kehilangan pekerjaannya sehingga menyebabkan menurunnya ekonomi masyarakat dan membuat kita harus lebih dekat pada lingkungan sekitar sehingga hal positif yang didapat yaitu mempererat tali silaturahmi. Untuk mengatasi kasus ini perlu ditanamkan sifat peduli dan juga gotong royong untuk membantu sesama masyarakat yang terdampak, bukan dari masyarakat saja namun pemerintah juga harus ikut serta dalam kegiatan gotong royong ini
kekerasan seks sual terhadap anak
Authors: IRWANTO JAKA
Published: November 2022

Maraknya pemberitaan di media massa mengenai kekerasan seksual terhadap anak cukup membuat masyarakat terkejut. Kasus kekerasan seksual terhadap anak masih menjadi fenomena gunung es. Hal ini disebabkan kebanyakan anak yang menjadi korban kekerasan seksual enggan melapor. Karena itu, sebagai orang tua harus dapat mengenali tanda-tanda anak yang mengalami kekerasan seksual. Kekerasan seksual terhadap anak akan berdampak panjang, di samping berdampak pada masalah kesehatan di kemudian hari, juga berkaitan dengan trauma yang berkepanjangan, bahkan hingga dewasa. Dampak trauma akibat kekerasan seksual yang dialami oleh anak-anak, antara lain: pengkhianatan atau hilangnya kepercayaan anak terhadap orang dewasa (betrayal); trauma secara seksual (traumatic sexualization); merasa tidak berdaya (powerlessness); dan stigma (stigmatization). Secara fisik memang mungkin tidak ada hal yang harus dipermasalahkan pada anak yang menjadi korban kekerasan seksual, tapi secara psikis bisa menimbulkan ketagihan, trauma, bahkan pelampiasan dendam. Bila tidak ditangani serius, kekerasan seksual terhadap anak dapat menimbulkan dampak sosial yang luas di masyarakat. Penanganan dan penyembuhan trauma psikis akibat kekerasan seksual haruslah mendapat perhatian besar dari semua pihak yang terkait, seperti keluarga, masyarakat maupun negara. Oleh karena itu, didalam memberikan perlindungan terhadap anak perlu adanya pendekatan sistem, yang meliputi sistem kesejahteraan sosial bagi anak-anak dan keluarga, sistem peradilan yang sesuai dengan standar internasional, dan mekanisme untuk mendorong perilaku yang tepat dalam masyarakat.