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The involvement of young entrepreneurs in halal food products in Kelantan
Authors: Nursalwani M , Nur Nadia Suhada R , Palsan Sannasi A , Mohammad Amizi A , Zul Ariff A L 
Published: May 2021

AbstractYoung people are the future of every nation and an essential asset to the economics of country development. Currently, young entrepreneurs’ involvement in the halal food industry is increased due to Malaysia government policy providing incentives, continuing supports, and various strategies or programs to develop young entrepreneurs. The purposes of this research paper are to determine the level of involvement among young entrepreneurs towards halal labels and to investigate the relationship between attitude, social norms, and perceived behavior control and the involvement of young entrepreneurs in the halal food product in Kelantan. In this research, a survey was conducted, and the questionnaire was distributed using purposive sampling toward 40 entrepreneurs aged between 15 to 30 years old in halal food products in Kelantan. The data collected were then analyzed using descriptive analysis, normality test, and Pearson correlation analysis. The study found that young entrepreneurs’ high involvement level and a significant relationship between social norms and perceived behavior towards involvement in halal food product labeling in Kelantan.
Factors influencing the adoption of innovation in beef cattle farming: A study in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Abdullah Farah Adila , Ali Jamal , Zamzuri Noor Mohd Saifoul 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Beef cattle plays a role as a protein source to the population of a country. However, the current demand for beef is greater than its supply making it a hot issue in food security. Moreover, the price of local beef per kilogram is higher than imported beef. The use of innovations such as artificial insemination, biosecurity and integration techniques is yet to be applied by beef cattle farmers although empirically proven to improve beef production. This situation has become more critical among beef producers in Malaysia. This study was conducted on 233 beef cattle farmers at four states of Peninsular Malaysia including Kedah, Kelantan, Selangor and Johor. Ordinal logistic regression was employed to analyse the influencing factors for adopting innovation in beef cattle farming. The result demonstrated that farmer-to-farmer extension, level of education, number of cattle, value of a business and access to information were statistically significant at 0.1, 0.01 and 0.05. However, age, experience and government extension showed an insignificant relationship with the adoption of innovation. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that farmers are still interested in adopting innovation; however, some limitations were found to drive them away from it. Hence, the collaboration among all parties is a must to ensure the success of this sector and achieve a self-sufficiency level for the Malaysian population.
Application of herbal plants in giant freshwater prawn: A review on its opportunities and limitation
Authors: Muhammad Amiruddin W , Sukri S A M , Al-Amsyar S M , Rusli N D , Mat K B , Mohd M , Harun H C 
Published: May 2021

Abstract

Macrobrachium rosenbergii can be found in northwest India’s freshwater to Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and Northern Australia. Nowadays, it becomes the most commercially crucial freshwater crustacean species cultured in many countries in the Asia region and beyond its natural distribution. On the other hand, feed additives are one of the feed ingredients that significantly improve the immune system, enhance the ingestion of feed, stress resistance, and reproduction. There are also many challenges in feed additives, i.e., high price, water-soluble, food safety, environmental issue, and the ban of nutritive antibiotics. Intensified research is devoted to exploiting natural products such as herbs in developing herbal feed additives to enhance cultured aquatic species’ performance. Herbs are cheap, safe, effective, easily prepared, biodegradable resources, and a high potential for mass production. Herbs contain many beneficial ingredients that can help as a growth promoter and immunostimulants for animals. However, herbal plants’ application to the animal must be in the right dosage to prevent toxicity. This review discusses the findings from different studies related to the in-vitro and in-vivo applications of herbs as a growth promoter, antimicrobial, and immunostimulant agent besides its opportunity and limitations in applying herbs focusing on M. rosenbergii culture.
Technology acceptance and service convenience on repeat purchase decision of food delivery business in Thailand
Authors: Peemanee J , Wongsahai E 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to explore the impact of technology acceptance and service convenience on the repeat purchase decisions of the food delivery business, Data were collected from consumers 400 using food ordering services through mobile application in Thailand. Questionnaires was used as data collecting tool. Descriptive Statistic, Multiple Correlation Analysis and multiple regression analysis were applied to analyst data. The results show that consumers who use food delivery service via mobile application express strong perception on technology acceptance includes benefits of use, ease of use and intention to use. Moreover, there are strong perception on service convenience includes access continence, transaction convenience, and post-purchase convenience. Technology acceptance in the aspect of perceived benefits of use, ease of use, and the intention of use have positive impact and are related to repeat purchase decisions. Service convenience variables, include access convenience, transaction convenience, and after the purchase convenience also hold positive and strong relation toward repeat purchase decision. It is therefore essential for food deliverty business to develop their applications that maximize the ease of use, transaction convenience, and access convenience which will optimize customer satisfaction and enhance repeat purchase decision.
Heavy metals concentration in spotted babylon snail, Babylonia areolata from Kemasin Coast, Kelantan
Authors: Jennielyn J , Sukri S A M , Hasnita C H , Noordin N M , Andu Y , Harith Z T , Sarijan S 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Bioaccumulation of toxic metals in marine gastropods, including spotted babylon snail may cause a serious treats to human via food chain. Therefore, the present study investigates the metal contents in the spotted babylon snail, Babylonia areolata based on two sample groups, which are the whole sample and sample without the digestive system using Inductively Coupled Plasma with Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The concentration pattern of the metals in sample with digestive system was As > Fe > Cu > Zn > Cd > Hg > Sn > Cr and As > Fe > Zn > Cu > Cd > Cr > Hg for sample without digestive system. Overall, the concentrations of these heavy metals were lower in samples without digestive system. Meanwhile, lead (Pb) and antimony (Sb) were not detected in both sample groups. Maximum permissible limits of toxic metals in food were compared and indicated that the heavy metals in B. areolata were within the safety levels except for As (sample with and without digestive system) and Cd (sample with digestive system). The exposure risk of heavy metals in B. areolata at the Kemasin coast, Kelantan is at a permissible level for the consumer provided that the digestive system is removed from the flesh.
Effect of ensiling duration on nutritional composition and oxalate content in dwarf Napier grass silage
Authors: Rahman M M , Said N N B , Mat K B , Rusli N D , Raja Ili Airina R K 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a common forage plant that is usually given to ruminant animals. Besides moderate nutritive values, this grass also contains anti-nutrients such as oxalate. Dietary soluble oxalate can combine with blood calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg) and form insoluble crystals, which can give negative effects on animal health. This study was conducted to assess the effects of ensiling durations on fermentation characteristics, nutritional composition and oxalate content of dwarf Napier grass silage. Plants were cultivated under standard level of fertiliser application, harvested at 45 days of plant maturity, and then chopped into 2-3 cm manually. Chopped grasses were mixed with 5% molasses (w/w), and filled in plastic bags, compressed and kept it in air-tight conditions in room temperature at five different ensiling durations (0, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days). Three replicates were made for each of the treatment durations. The fermentation characteristics, chemical composition and oxalate content, were evaluated. Silage at 30 day fermentation showed the highest lactic acid (10.02%) and NH3-N (1.79%) contents, while silage at 90 d fermentation showed the lowest lactic acid (3.47%) and NH3-N (1.50%) contents. The initial pH value (pH 5.01) and dry matter content (22.8%) declined to pH 4.36 and 20.2% at the end of 90 d ensiling period. Ensiling significantly improved the crude protein, ether extract and ash contents of Napier grass silage. The soluble, insoluble and total oxalate contents in silage decreased as ensiling durations increased. Ensiling also significantly improved the sodium contents of Napier grass silage, while no consistent trend was observed on Ca, Mg and potassium contents. The results suggest that at least 30 days of ensiling duration can be recommended for Napier grass silage to get the optimum nutrients and oxalate content.
Effects of zinc on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays l.) cultivated in a tropical acid soil using different application techniques
Authors: Ahmad Hisham A R , Ch’ng H Y , Rahman M M , Mat K , Zulhisyam A K 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
In Malaysia, the application of micronutrients fertiliser is not a standard practise although several previous studies have indicated that the procedure contributes to a major impact on plant growth and development. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the concentration and application of zinc (Zn) on maize growth and yield. There were nine treatments including; no fertiliser applied as control (T0), NPK 16:16:16 only (T1), NPK + 5kg/ha Zn (T2), NPK + 10kg/ha Zn (T3), NPK + 15kg/ha Zn (T4), NPK + foliar Zn (T5), NPK + 5kg/ha Zn + foliar Zn (T6), NPK + 10kg/ha Zn + foliar Zn (T7), NPK + 15kg/ha Zn + foliar Zn (T8). Plant height was recorded during 30, 45 and 60 days of plant ages. Maize ear length, diameter and numbers of kernel’s row were recorded on harvesting day (100 days). The findings suggest a significant difference in maize ear length, diameter and kernel row at p<0.05 for most treatment groups compared with control A and B. Ear length and diameter increased up to 20% with Zn application while kernel rows improved by 12% on the highest. The foliar application results showed significant increase of 0.6 cm diameter and 2.4 cm length of maize ear. However, there were no significant differences among treatments on plant height. Foliar and combination technique of Zn application also showed indecisive result on maize ear kernel’s row. Application of Zn shows increased diameter, length and kernel row of maize ear though plant height is unaffected. The combination of the application techniques obtained the optimum yield of maize.
Preliminary Studies on Isolation of Lipid-Degrading Bacteria from Contaminated Water
Authors: Jamil N A T , Pahirulzaman K A K 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The increase in human activities has caused water pollution, where more pollutants are released into the water. Lipid is one of the common substances that can be found in contaminated water. Lipid-degrading bacteria refer to bacterial strains that can produce lipase and break down the lipid. This study was conducted to isolate and screen lipid-degrading bacteria from contaminated water samples. Four potential lipid-degrading bacteria were isolated from contaminated seawater and pond water. The ability of bacteria strains in degrading lipids was tested by growing the bacteria on Rhodamine B agar. The colony that emits orange fluorescent indicates the presence of lipase activity. The rate of lipid degradation by the bacterial strain on olive oil and motorcycles oil was carried out using the liquid-liquid extraction method with chloroform and methanol as solvents. Strain T1 isolated from Teluk Batik, Malaysia seawater showed lipid-degradation activity and capable of degrading commercial olive oil and motorcycles oil at 75.59% and 85.43%, respectively.
Gluten free brownies made with composite rice flour
Authors: Penjumras P , Thongfathamrong P , Umnat S , Chokeprasert P , Wattananapakasem I , Phaiphan A 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the effect of composite rice (Riceberry and Red jasmine rice) flour ratio and germination process on the physical and chemical properties and sensory characteristics of brownies. The ratios of Riceberry and Red jasmine rice flour at 75:25, 50:50, and 25:75 were investigated. As the amount of red jasmine rice flour increased, affected physical properties by increasing in the specific volume and L*, a*, b* values but decreased the hardness. However, there was no influenced on chemical composition. The sensory characteristics were found to increase with increasing ratio of red jasmine rice flour. However, there were no significance (p>0.05) different on sensory characteristics except the taste attribute score. Thus, the selected ratio was 50:50 Riceberry and Red jasmine rice flour. The effect of germination was found to increase specific volume, and L*, a*, b* values but decreased reducing sugar. There was no significance (p>0.05) different of sensory characteristics between brownies made from raw and germinated rice flours. Therefore, rice grains should be germinated before utilization of rice flour as substitution of wheat flour to produce gluten free product.
Public satisfaction and willingness to pay (WTP) for better solid waste management services in rural area of Kelantan, Malaysia
Authors: Abas M A , Hassin N H , Hambali K A , Karim M F A , Hussin H , Ismail L , Fitriani N 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
In Malaysia rural area, the fixed-rate method is the waste charging approach adopted by the local authorities because of low administration cost, but it is ineffective and has caused many environmental issues. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the public willingness to pay on better solid waste management services at rural area of Kelantan. A total of 911 respondents from three (3) districts (Jeli, Kuala Krai, Gua Musang) participated in this study. The results showed that most respondents (±75%) expressed their satisfaction on current solid waste management services provided. This study indicated that nearly 62% of respondents were willing to pay more for better solid waste management services. This study revealed that the estimated mean willingness to pay (WTP) for better solid waste management service is RM12.05 per household. Logistic regression model suggested that satisfaction on solid waste management services affected the WTP amount, apart from socio-economic factors such as educational level, type of houses, occupation and household income. The results can be useful for understanding the rural resident’s attitudes and WTP for solid waste management services.
Pollination services support for agriculture productions values
Authors: Adnan N , Mamat M P , Tuan Ibrahim T M 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Pollination is one of ecosystem services provided by tropical forest as addressed in The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Roughly, two-third of the world’s agriculture species cultivation required pollination. Studies shows that 70% of tropical crops seem to have at least one variety for which production is improved by animal pollinators. Most common pollinators live naturally in the ecosystem known as wild pollinators. The objective of this study was to quantify the economic value of pollination services by wild pollinators of Gunung Tebu Forest Reserves, Besut, Terengganu. Agricultural data was obtained from Department of Agriculture Terengganu. Data incorporated the list of farmers/villages, types of crops planted, annual area planted (ha), annual area harvested (ha) annual production (kg) and annual production value (RM). The economic value of pollination services was estimated by multiplying production value of each crops with its pollinator dependence ratio. This paper considered four types of crops, namely durian, watermelon, melon and rambutan. Results of analysis on economic value of natural pollinator services based on pollinator dependence ratio was RM 6,588,630.91. These accounted for 56% of the total production values for the region. It demonstrated that the natural pollinators have important impacts and benefits to agricultural sectors through pollination services provided by the nearby forest. With improved pollination services, crop production could be further increased, successful agricultural production, pollination would contribute significantly to world food security.
Simulation and Analysis of Thermal Environment and Building Comparing Wetland Conditions in Banjarmasin-Indonesia and Saga-Japan
Authors: Rahman A , Tharziansyah M , Nurfansyah  , Agusniansyah N 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Climate change has actually happened, according to NASA data the surface temperature of the earth has increased significantly. The impact of rising earth surface temperatures causes erratic weather conditions, high rainfall and drought in the summer season. In August 2019, devastating forest fires in Indonesia caused smoke on the islands of Sumatera and Kalimantan. Meanwhile in Japan, flooding occurred in Saga prefecture due to high rainfall for several days. Environmental conditions between Indonesia and Japan are different but experience disasters at the same time. This study examines the real conditions of the thermal environment in Banjarmasin and Saga. The analysis results of the thermal environment and building thermal simulations in the two cities, there are similarities in thermal anomalies that tend to be high or extreme. In addition, thermal measurements are carried out in the summer of August and September. That month is summer conditions with a maximum temperature of 37°C, but in Saga it floods when the Banjarmasin experiences a drought. Building technology and accurate weather predictions from the government has been able to reduce the impact of disasters from climate change.
Urban Contemplative Architecture Design through Light and Sound
Authors: Phua Jacky , Dewi Julia , Wibisono Andreas 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This study aims to formulate the design factors for contemplative architecture in an urban context. The ability of architecture to influence the atmosphere and the experience of its users is the basis of research. Theoretical analysis is used to find the connection between elements that can trigger subjective properties to form a contemplative space both direct or indirectly. The quality of secular sacredness that is often associated with contemplative experiences has been elaborated as well. Secular sacred that does not depend on religious connotation and divinity are used to focus the attention solely on architectural elements in shaping one’s experience. The two main factors that shape architectural experience are light and sound. By exploring the characteristic and manipulation of light, sound and aural architecture, the feeling of sacredness can be created through spatial experience. By using the theory of contemplative space properties as the main theory, the theory of light and sound will work as supporting theory in formulating the design factors for contemplative architecture. The theory framework then is read on design project, to find how they work and what is missing. At the end, this study produces a prototype of contemplative architecture design for urban context through light and sound.
360° Virtual Tour of the Traditional Malay House as an Effort for Cultural Heritage Preservation
Authors: Harun Nor Zalina , Yanti Mahadzir Sri 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The rapid growth in technology has created new innovation in the field of information technology. One of the innovations created from technological advancement is virtual reality that can be extended through virtual tour that provides real-time experience in exploring a space or an area. Nevertheless, preliminary research on the development of digital sector in heritage architecture only focused on historical site instead of building. Although there is an exploration paid to the heritage building, the effort is limited to colonial buildings and little attention has been given to the local heritage architecture. Hence, this paper aims to explore the development of 360 ° virtual tour of the traditional Malay house that is over 100 years old as one of an important measure to preserve, protect and interpret the built heritage and cultural history. The primary data was analysed from the building inventory through high-resolution photography using a fisheye lens digital camera. Photos collected were combined to create panoramic effect using a stitching technique. The 360 ° virtual tour application was developed based on the Multimedia Development Life Cycle theory. The findings show the application is produced as a digital database consisting of physical qualitative attributes data for university’s management and recording for posterity. The outcome from this study has proved how technology converts the traditional learning and museum visit can become an enjoyable platform of learning, motivating and understanding of building structures and unique architectural details.
Critical Analysis of Urban Livability Measures Based on the Perspective of Placemaking
Authors: Christy F , Raissa G , Sihotang S , Wijaya K 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The livability level of an urban area is a substantial measure of one’s sense of connection to their neighborhood. Urban livability is often measured based on various measurable aspects such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure as stated in EIU’s Global Liveability Ranking. However, these indicators often neglect the nature and processes by which places are made that form people’s sense of place much more than the physical availability of urban amenities. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the critical perspective and contribution that placemaking brings to the measures of urban livability. This theoretical study analyzes key concepts and frameworks from secondary data such as reports and journal papers with the inductive content analysis method. Through the lens of placemaking principles, the gaps in many urban livability measures are identified. It is proposed that urban livability measure should incorporate placemaking principles of being community-driven, local assets, bottom-up, and trans-disciplinary to enhance the human-environment quality of urban livability.