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Prinsip Asas dan Perkembangan Kerja Sosial di Malaysia
Authors: Che Mohd Nasir Norruzeyati 
Published: July 2021

Buku ini memerihalkan tentang prinsip asas kerja sosial, sejarah perkembangan kerja sosial sama ada sebagai disiplin ilmu atau profesion pertolongan profesional dan pendidikan kerja sosial di Malaysia. Disiplin kerja sosial merupakan cabang ilmu sains sosial yang melatih pekerja sosial untuk melakukan praktis intervensi dengan sistem mikro, mezzo dan makro. Matlamat utama praktis kerja sosial ialah meningkatkan kefungsian dan kesejahteraan biopsikososial serta memperkasakan klien yang terdiri daripada kumpulan rentan atau marginal.
Pekerja sosial bekerja dalam pelbagai seting seperti sekolah, penjara, hospital, rumah jagaan dan perlindungan kanak-kanak, rumah orang tua dan lain-lain yang memerlukan khidmat pekerja sosial. Sehubungan itu, buku ini sangat signifikan terutamanya kepada mahasiswa yang mengambil kursus kerja sosial, agensi kerajaan dan Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) yang menyalurkan perkhidmatan sosial. Keperluan kepada pekerja sosial semakin penting selaras dengan pelbagai isu sosial yang semakin kompleks. Isu tersebut perlu ditangani supaya tidak menjadi barah yang boleh meruntuhkan kemajuan sesebuah negara. Kemampanan pembangunan dan kemajuan sesebuah negara sangat bergantung kepada rakyatnya yang sejahtera dan harmoni.
Pembangunan Sosial Mengikut Perspektif Islam
Authors: Abu Bakar Md Zawawi , Mohd Ali Hanafiah Norzalinda , Ibrahim Ahmad Zubir 
Published: July 2021

Buku ini menjelaskan peranan agama Islam sebagai asas amalan dan mekanisme dalam pembangunan sosial di Malaysia. Terdapat pelbagai isu sosial dibincangkan seperti kelahiran anak tak sah taraf, perkahwinan bawah umur, isu nasab, kemiskinan dan sebagainya.
Justeru, buku ini cuba menerangkan bahawa spiritualiti dan agama mampu menjadi mekanisma dalam merungkai permasalahan yang berlaku dalam masyarakat. 11 bab dalam buku ini dicerakinkan kepada dua bahagian utama. Bahagian A: Spritualiti dan Agama dalam Perkhidmatan Kemanusiaan mengandungi enam bab utama. Manakala Bahagian B: Keusahawan dan Zakat Pemangkin Kebajikan Ummah mempunyai lima bab. Kupasan dan penjelasan buku ini mengenai aspek spiritualiti dan agama dalam pembangunan sosial mampu menjadi pemangkin dalam kehidupan masyarakat pada hari ini.
Drama purbawara : Robohnya kota indera kayangan
Authors: F.I. Rejab 
Published: July 2021

Drama Purbawara: Robohnya Kota Indera Kayanganmerupakan skrip drama yang diadaptasi daripada Novel Purbawara
Robohnya Kota Indera Kayanganyang diterbitkan pada 1975. Buku ini mengisahkan tentang angkatan perang Bugis yang ingin menyerang Kota Indera Kayangan ketika Sultan Dhaiauddin gering.
Tujuan Bugis menyerang bukan sahaja ingin menawan kota tersebut malah ingin merampas Puteri Suria, berketurunan Bugis yang juga merupakan anak angkat Sultan Dhaiauddin. Perang ini berlanjutan hinggalah Panglima Hitam berjaya menyelamatkan Puteri Suria dan kembali ke Kota Indera Kayangan.
Pengurusan & Amalan Kerja Sosial
Authors: Abd Manaf Abdul Razak , Ahmad Noor Azizah , Abdul Hamid Ahmad Shukri 
Published: July 2021

Buku ini merupakan himpunan artikel yang dihasilkan oleh ahli akademik daripada Program Pengurusan Kerja Sosial, Universiti Utara Malaysia. Ianya dihasilkan bagi memperkasa lagi bahan bacaan ilmiah dalam bahasa kebangsaan berkaitan kerja sosial di negara ini.
Buku ini memaparkan dan mengupas pelbagai isu yang berkait rapat dengan pengurusan dan amalan kerja sosial. Buku ini juga mengajak pembaca memahami dan meneliti aspek pengurusan, teori dan amalan kerja sosial yang menjurus kepada pelbagai golongan sasaran dalam memberikan perkhidmatan yang berkualiti kepada kumpulan ini.
Antara tajuk yang dibincangkan ialah dasar sosial, pentadbiran organisasi kerja sosial, kebajikan sosial kanak-kanak, kerja sosial di sekolah, kelompok kecil, penglibatan ibu bapa dan kanak-kanak istimewa, remaja dan juvenil, penagihan bahan, stigma dan AIDS serta kepentingan pembelajaran reflektif dalam pendidikan kerja sosial.
Persekitaran dan Kesihatan Masyarakat
Authors: Abdul Rahman Haliza , Suppian Rapeah 
Published: July 2021

Buku ini membawa pembaca melihat kesan pembangunan terhadap alam sekitar. Walaupun pembangunan itu penting untuk kemajuan negara, namun dek pengabaian sesetengah pihak menyebabkan masyarakat sekitarnya perlu membayar dengan tahap kesihatan yang terjejas.
Buku ini berjaya mengupas isu pentingnya penjagaan alam sekitar demi kesejahteraan dan kesihatan masyarakat sekeliling serta memaparkan hubungan antara alam sekitar, kesihatan masyarakat dan pengurusannya. Sebahagian besar daripada isu yang dibincangkan dalam buku ini merupakan dapatan daripada kajian serta tinjauan yang dijalankan.
Readings in Islamic Economics and Finance
Authors: Sanusi Nur Azura , Harun Mukaramah , Samsudin Shamzaeffa 
Published: July 2021

Readings in Islamic Economics and Financeis a compilation of papers presented at the Seminar Ekonomi dan Kewangan Islam held at ESSET Bangi, Selangor, in August 2005. Although a good 56 papers were presented at the seminar, only a handful, which displayed originality, was selected. The book addressed issues in such areas as Islamic fiqh, Islamic banking and Islamic capital market.
More specifically, this book begins with an introduction of fiqh concept. Part 11 deals with aspects of Islamic banking, Part 111 deals with Islamic capital market and Part 1V deals with the other important issues related to Islamic economics and finances.
All the issues discussed in the books, although recently intensively addressed, are still not adequate in economic literature. This book is useful for students, academicians, development and finance specialists, and others who are interested in Islamic economic thought.
Pelancongan Malaysia: Isu Pembangunan, Budaya, Komuniti dan Persetempatan
Authors: Ibrahim Yahaya , Mohamad Sulong , Ahmad Habibah 
Published: July 2021

Buku koleksi artikel ini membincangkan empat tema utama iaitu pembangunan, budaya, komuniti dan persetempatan. Sebahagian besar artikel yang terdapat dalam buku ini merupakan hasil kajian yang dilakukan sekitar tahun 1990-an dan kontemporari. Secara umumnya, isu pelancongan di Malaysia menjadi fokus dalam perbincangan yang merangkumi pelbagai aspek.
Antara aspek yang ditumpukan ialah kerelevenan pembangunan, cabaran untuk mengimbangi arus perdana pelancongan global dan tuntutan pembangunan lestari. Keseluruhan, karya ini menampilkan kepakaran pengkaji dalam mengupas kerencaman perspektif pembangunan pelancongan di Malaysia. Kehadiran buku ini juga diharapkan mampu menjadi pemangkin kepada prospek pelancongan di negara kita.
Qualitative Research: Data Collection & Data Analysis Techniques
Authors: Puvenesvary M. , Abdul Rahim Radziah , Naidu R. Sivabala , Badzis Mastura , Mat Nayan Noor Fadhilah , Abd Aziz Noor Hashima 
Published: July 2021

Qualitative Research: Data Collection & Data Analysis Techniques is especially written for anyone who is interested in doing or learning more about qualitative research methods. The reader-friendly organisation and writing style of the book makes it accessible to everyone-academics,professionals, undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, and even for those who are just beginning to explore the field of qualitative research.
Each chapter provides a clear, contextualized and comprehensive coverage of the main qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, observations, diary studies, archival document, and content analysis) and will thus equip readers with a thorough understanding of the steps and skills to undertake qualitative research effectively.
Bringing together qualitative research scholars from three different tertiary institutions in the country Associate Prof Dr. Puvensvary Muthiah, Dr. Radziah Abdul Rahim, Puan Noor Hashima Abd Aziz, and Noor Fadhilah Mat Nayan, from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mastura Badzis from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and R. Sivabala Naidu from Darulaman Teacher Training Institute, this book addresses some of the most important questions facing students and researchers in qualitative research
Agenda ICT ke arah pembangunan K-ekonomi Malaysia
Authors: Anuar Abdul Rahim , Jamaludin Zulikha 
Published: July 2021

Justifikasi bagi pembentukan k-Ekonomi telah dijelaskan secara tidak langsung dalam Wawasan 2020. Pelancaran Multimedia Super Coridor (MSC) pada pertengahan tahun dekad 1990-an dan diikuti dengan pengenalan konsep k-Ekonomi dalam wacana pengurusan dan pembangunan ekonomi negara pada lewat dekad 1990- an serta pelancaran Pelan Induk Ekonomi Berasaskan Pengetahuan (PIEBP) pada awal tahun 2000 oleh kerajaan telah menjadi landasan bagi ekonomi negara untuk mencapai status k-Ekonomi menjelang tahun 2020.
Malah k-Ekonomi akan menjadi paradigma pembangunan ekonomi negara pada alaf ini. Buku ini, membincangkan kajian berkaitan laluan pembangunan k-Ekonomi dan agenda Information and Communication Technology (ICT) di Malaysia berdasarkan teras strategik dalam PIEBP serta tahap pencapaian program MSC khususnya aplikasi perdananya. Di samping itu penulis juga membincangkan peranan infrastruktur dan infostruktur dalam pembangunan K-ekonomi dan Ekonomi Digital. Walau bagaimananpun, berdasarkan petunjuk terpilih daripada World Competitiveness Yearbook (IMD), Human Development Index (UNDP), Digital Access Index (ITU), World Telecommunication Indicators (ITU), World Development Report (World Bank), Press Freedom Index (Reporters Without Border) dan Freedom House Index (Freedom House), Malaysia masih kekurangan dalam beberapa prasyarat ke arah pencapai status k-ekonomi.
Effects of supplementing lactating camels with Acacia tortilis pods and ‘Chalbi salt’ on milk yield and calf growth in the peri-urban area of Marsabit town, Kenya
Authors: Sagala JI , Gachuiri CK , Kuria SG , Wanyoike MM 
Published: July 2021

Camel milk production and marketing within the peri-urban areas within pastoral areas is emerging and has high potential due to sendentarization and urbanization of an increasing number of local inhabitants. Performance of grazing camels in these areas is poor due to inadequate feed resources, particularly during the dry season. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of supplementing lactating camels with milled Acacia tortilis pods and ‘Chalbi salt’ on milk yield, calf growth and its economic potential in the peri-urban area of Marsabit town, Kenya. Twenty Somali camels in early lactation (1-4 weeks post-partum) and parities 2 or 3 and their calves were recruited for the study. The dams and their calves were penned and fed individually with the supplements where applicable. The treatments were: browsing only (B), browsing and ‘Chalbi salt’ (BC), 2 kg/day milled Acacia tortilis pods, ‘Chalbi salt’ and browsing (BC2A) and 4 kg/day milled Acacia tortilis pods, ‘Chalbi salt’ and browsing (BC4A). Five camels were randomly allocated to each treatment based on initial live weight in a completely randomized design and data collection done for 90 days. During each milking, the two left or right quarters were alternately reserved for the calf, while the remaining two were milked by hand. Milk yields were recorded daily in the morning and evening for 90 days while the calves were weighed on weekly basis for the same period. The overall total mean milk yield during the experimental period ranged from 233.0 to 298.0 litres during the short rains and dry season, respectively. The mean calf weight gains over the study period were 15.2, 19.0, 32.2 and 39.0 kg for B, BC, BC2A and BC4A, respectively, with BC4A and BC2A being higher than B. Supplementing camels under treatment BC4A was profitable as it resulted in both higher milk yield and calf weight gain and hence positive net gain.
Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 11(1): 117-122, June 2021
Effects of Covid-19 Quarantine on Physical Activity and Psycho-Emotional Health
Authors: Komžienė Ramunė , Valterytė Neda , Žukauskienė Milda , Samsonienė Laimutė , Nedzinskienė Laura 
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Quarantine is a complex definition that consists of administrative and sanitary measures designed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases to both humans and animals. Bans and restrictions that have been introduced, have significantly changed people’s lifestyles – individuals have become less physically active and were forced to spend most of their time at home. The aim of the study was to reveal the dominant factors contributing to students’ psycho-emotional health and physical activity during the quarantine period.
Methods. This survey was conducted in April 2020 with 304 participating students. The anonymous survey collected demographic data and two standardized questionnaires were used: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire. Data were processed by SPSS Statistics 23 program.
Results. Respondents’ level of physical activity during quarantine was as follows: high level – 42%, medium level – 41%; low level – 17 %. A negative correlation was found – with increasing physical activity, the sum of psycho-emotional state assessment score decreased (r = - .2702, p < .01), and with increasing age of respondents, their total level of physical activity also increased (r = .1364, p < .05).
Conclusion. Low intensity of physical activity predominated at all levels of physical activity, for which the main reason was the remote learning during quarantine and recommendations to leave home only for essential matters. Regular physical activity and exercise may be a simple, inexpensive, and effective therapy during the quarantine, and physical activity is significant in treating student depression, stress, and/or increased anxiety.
Keywords: depression, youth, stress, sedentary lifestyle.
PERBEDAAN RATA-RATA LINGKAR PERUT, KONSUMSI KARBOHIDRAT, DAN NATRIUM LANSIA HIPERTENSI PRIMER STAGE 1 DENGAN STAGE 2 PUSKESMAS ARJUNO KOTA MALANG
Authors: Donira Agatha Derta , Utari Diah Mulyawati 
Published: July 2021

The risk factors for hypertension are abdominal obesity, carbohydrate and sodium intake. The purpose of this study to determine the average difference in abdominal circumference, carbohydrate, and sodium consumption in elderly patients with stage 1 primary hypertension and stage 2 in the Arjuno Public Health, Malang City. The research method used a cross sectional design, during November 2016. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, the inclusion criteria were aged >55 years and suffering from primary hypertension. Abdominal circumference was measured using metlin, carbohydrate and sodium consumption obtained from a 1x24 hour recall interview. Data analysis used independent t test and Mann Whitney. The results showed that there was a difference in the average sodium consumption of the elderly with stage 1 primary hypertension and stage 2 from a significant p-value (p=0,032). Meanwhile, abdominal circumference and carbohydrate intake did not show an average difference between the elderly with primary hypertension stage 1 and stage 2 (p=0,580; p=0,332).The results showed that there was no difference in the average abdominal circumference and carbohydrate consumption with the hypertension stage, but there was an average difference between sodium consumption in the elderly with primary hypertension stage 1 and stage 2. It is recommended to provide education to the elderly in the work area of ​​the Arjuno Health Center Malang City about a balanced nutritional diet, low in carbohydrates, and low in sodium to keep his blood pressure more stable. Further research to widen the age range towards a younger and increase the number of samples.
River Flood Detection Using Passive Microwave Remote Sensing in a Data-Scarce Environment: A Case Study for Two River Basins in Malawi
Authors: Mokkenstorm Lone C. , van den Homberg Marc J. C. , Winsemius Hessel , Persson Andreas 
Published: July 2021

Detecting and forecasting riverine floods is of paramount importance for adequate disaster risk management and humanitarian response. However, this is challenging in data-scarce and ungauged river basins in developing countries. Satellite remote sensing data offers a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to the limited in-situ data when training, parametrizing and operating flood models. Utilizing the signal difference between a measurement (M) and a dry calibration (C) location in Passive Microwave Remote Sensing (PMRS), the resulting rcm index simulates river discharge in the measurement pixel. Whilst this has been demonstrated for several river basins, it is as of yet unknown at what ratio of the spatial scales of the river width vs. the PMRS pixel resolution it remains effective in East-Africa. This study investigates whether PMRS imagery at 37 GHz can be effectively used for flood preparedness in two small-scale basins in Malawi, the Shire and North Rukuru river basins. Two indices were studied: The m index (rcm expressed as a magnitude relative to the average flow) and a new index that uses an additional wet calibration cell: rcmc. Furthermore, the results of both indices were benchmarked against discharge estimates from the Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS). The results show that the indices have a similar seasonality as the observed discharge. For the Shire River, rcmc had a stronger correlation with discharge (ρ = 0.548) than m (ρ = 0.476), and the former predicts discharge more accurately (R2 = 0.369) than the latter (R2 = 0.245). In Karonga, the indices performed similarly. The indices do not perform well in detecting individual flood events when comparing the signal to a flood impact database. However, these results are sensitive to the threshold used and the impact database quality. The method presented simulated Shire River discharge and detected floods more accurately than GloFAS. It therefore shows potential for river monitoring in data-scarce areas, especially for rivers of a similar or larger spatial scale than the Shire River. Upstream pixels could not directly be used to forecast floods occurring downstream in these specific basins, as the time lag between discharge peaks did not provide sufficient warning time.
Assessing the Functional Heterogeneity of Monocytes in Human Septic Shock: a Proof-of-Concept Microfluidic Assay of TNFα Secretion
Authors: Llitjos Jean-François , Bounab Yacine , Rousseau Christophe , Dixneuf Sophie , Rimbault Blandine , Chiche Jean-Daniel , Textoris Julien , Pène Frédéric , Védrine Christophe 
Published: July 2021

ObjectiveThe development of advanced single-cell technologies to decipher inter-cellular heterogeneity has enabled the dynamic assessment of individual cells behavior over time, overcoming the limitation of traditional assays. Here, we evaluated the feasibility of an advanced microfluidic assay combined to fluorescence microscopy to address the behavior of circulating monocytes from septic shock patients.MethodsSeven septic shock patients and ten healthy volunteers were enrolled in the study. Using the proposed microfluidic assay we investigated the production over time of LPS-elicited TNFα by single monocytes encapsulated within droplets. Cellular endocytic activity was assessed by internalization of magnetic nanoparticles. Besides, we assessed HLA-DR membrane expression and LPS-induced TNFα production in monocytes through classical flow cytometry assays.ResultsConsistent with the flow cytometry results, the total number of TNFα molecules secreted by encapsulated single monocytes was significantly decreased in septic shock patients compared to healthy donors. TNFα production was dampened as soon as 30 and 60 minutes after LPS stimulation in monocytes from septic patients. Furthermore, the microfluidic assay revealed heterogeneous individual behavior of monocytes from septic shock patients. Of note, monocytes from both healthy donors and patients exhibited similar phagocytic activities over time.ConclusionThe microfluidic assay highlights the functional heterogeneity of monocytes, and provides in-depth resolution in assessing the hallmark monocyte deactivation encountered in post-septic immunosuppression.
Sensory Stimulation of the Foot and Ankle Early Post-stroke: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
Authors: Aries Alison M. , Pomeroy Valerie M. , Sim Julius , Read Susan , Hunter Susan M. 
Published: July 2021

Background: Somatosensory stimulation of the lower extremity could improve motor recovery and walking post-stroke. This pilot study investigated the feasibility of a subsequent randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine whether task-specific gait training is more effective following either (a) intensive hands-on somatosensory stimulation or (b) wearing textured insoles.Objectives: Determine recruitment and attrition rates, adherence to intervention, acceptability and viability of interventions and outcome measures, and estimate variance of outcome data to inform sample size for a subsequent RCT.Methods: Design: randomized, single-blinded, mixed-methods pilot study.Setting: In-patient rehabilitation ward and community.Participants:n = 34, 18+years, 42–112 days following anterior or posterior circulation stroke, able to follow simple commands, able to walk independently pre-stroke, and providing informed consent.Intervention: Twenty 30-min sessions of task-specific gait training (TSGT) (delivered over 6 weeks) in addition to either: (a) 30–60 min mobilization and tactile stimulation (MTS); or (b) unlimited textured insole (TI) wearing.Outcomes: Ankle range of movement (electrogoniometer), touch-pressure sensory thresholds (Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments), motor impairment (Lower Extremity Motricity Index), walking ability and speed (Functional Ambulation Category, 5-m walk test, pressure insoles) and function (modified Rivermead Mobility Index), measured before randomization, post-intervention, and 1-month thereafter (follow-up). Adherence to allocated intervention and actual dose delivered (fidelity) were documented in case report forms and daily diaries. Focus groups further explored acceptability of interventions and study experience.Analysis: Recruitment, attrition, and dose adherence rates were calculated as percentages of possible totals. Thematic analysis of daily diaries and focus group data was undertaken. Standard deviations of outcome measures were calculated and used to inform a sample size calculation.Results: Recruitment, attrition, and adherence rates were 48.57, 5.88, and 96.88%, respectively. Focus groups, daily-diaries and case report forms indicated acceptability of interventions and outcome measures to participants. The 5-m walk was selected as primary outcome measure for a future trial [mean (SD) at end of intervention: 16.86 (11.24) MTS group and 21.56 (13.57) TI group]; sample size calculation indicated 60 participants are required per group.Conclusion: Recruitment, attrition and adherence rates and acceptability of interventions and outcomes justify a subsequent powered RCT of MTS+TSGT compared with TI+TSGT.