This study was performed to review the conceptualization and relationships among user
behaviour, system quality and intention to use eBidding, an eGovernment auction system with user
satisfaction as the moderator. From the theoretical framework, user behaviour and system quality
factors have significant relationships with the adoption of information system (IS). Empirical evidence
also shows that satisfaction has a significant moderating effect on the relationship between system
quality factors with the adoption of IS. Given the significant impact of behavioural factors of officials
in eBidding adoption and role satisfaction on the intention and use of eGovernment system, system
managers could introduce key changes in the workplace to increase satisfaction to address the problems
of low eBidding adoption among users.
Scheduling is one other method in productivity improvement. Scheduling occurs at the
operation level of production planning and control system. Scheduling is important because it can
optimize resource allocation and minimize waste. Simulation analysis can be used to evaluate the
scheduling technique in order to determine the best alternatives. A case study company, Olilys Sdn.
Bhd. Did are facing with the unsystematic scheduling methods for the job orders received from
customers. The problem became worst during peak period (high demand) where the company unable
to fulfil the customer orders. The objective of this project is to study the existing scheduling technique
and find related problem, and propose an improvement in production scheduling system. In this project,
there are five scheduling techniques proposed, which are First Come First Serve (FCFS), Shortest
Processing Time (SPT), Longest Processing Time (LPT), Priority Rules by product sequences: By Part1
and By Part 2, and Earliest Due Date (EDD). The simulation modelling and experimentation being
done by using WITNESS simulation software. Through the experimentation analysis, the best
scheduling technique was selected and suggested to the company
Large costs associated with employee turnover due to stress among the offshore
worker can be related to the individual and organisation factors. This article presents
the relationship between individual and organisational factors toward occupational
stress of off-shore worker. A quantitative method has been carried out to investigate
the relation of interpersonal relationship, job characteristics, and organizational role
toward stress among the operators in an offshore platform. Set of data has been
gathered from respective respondents, then analysed using Statistical Package for
Social Science (SPSS) version 21.0. For the credential, the data were initially tested for
its reliability, then were analysed using frequency analysis, Pearson's correlation
analysis, coefficient regression analysis and SWOT analysis. The findings indicate that
job characteristics, interpersonal relationship, organizational role have a significant
influence toward the occupational stress. However, this study shows that
organizational role is identified as major contribution to the occupational stress of the
offshore workers. A few recommendations to manage stress among the workers have
been identified. It is expected that this could reduce the number worker of turnover
due to stress.
Customer care centres of Telecom Industry play vital role in telecom business field last
few years. The capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu is the place for telecom service providers to promote
the best service and grab the market. In this geographical location, efficiency and service excellence
are the two major goals for customer care centre as other part of Malaysia. Efficiency depends on
speed and delivery that leads to get excellent service. The objectives of the research is to identify and
explore the influential factors of the service experience in customer care centre for telecom industry in
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Based on the first part of the research, it was identified the critical
factors of service experience of customer care centre to eliminate the rigidity of service near future in
the industry. Questionnaire survey was used for this research because the research method was
quantitative and experimental. Data were collected from the people who are attached with the
customer care centre activities of telecom industry in that region in terms of usage of the product or
seeking services through customer care centre. Results of this study show that how different factors
influence and shape a better service experience and whether the factors have positive and significant
influences on customer’s service experience in a customer care centre of this industry in Sabah. In
total 18 questions were asked to answer to the 200 sample interviewee to get the real scenario of
customer care centre in terms of service excellence. This study helps to find out the factors which
affect the service experience in Customer Care Centre. The result indicates that three out of four
factors have significant influence on Customer service experience in Telecom Industry in Sabah.
With the increasing demand for greater quality of transferred data, the optical cable
lines are reaching their limits of transfer capacities. The alternative for more effective
usage is by introducing the Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
integrated with optical amplifier to optimize the output signal. This study was
performed theoretically with an assistance of OptiSystem 9.0 simulation software to
develop higher transfer speed of 32 channels DWDM network system by employing
hybrid optical amplifiers. Three types of optical amplifiers had been introduced such
as Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA), Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) and
Dynamic RAMAN amplifier. The optimum performance of DWDM system was obtained
by employed hybrid EDFA-Raman amplifier which resulted the best transmission signal
received with maximum Qfactor=43.0579 a.u. The hybrid EDFA-Raman produced
better stability than EDFA-SOA where the received signals were only fluctuated within
±3.73 a.u. In comparison with other types of configuration, namely EDFA-SOA and
RAMAN-SOA; the value of maximum Q-factor experienced about 50% of increment. In
conclusion, the development of high performance and excellent stability of 32-
channels DWDM optical network system can be achieved by introduced hybrid
amplifier of EDFA-RAMAN.
Face recognition has attracted significant attention due to its wide range of
applications. Recently, researchers have focused on robust face recognition such as
face recognition systems invariant to pose, expression and illumination variations.
Illumination variation is still a challenging problem in the face recognition research
area, especially for appearance-based approaches. This paper will discuss two main
categories of the existing illumination methods namely frequency domain approach
(DCT & DWT) and filtering approach. This includes the introduction of the
representative algorithms, theories, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of
these algorithms correspondingly. The aim of this paper is to explore the technique
and limitations of the existing illumination normalization strategies. Based on the
reviews that have been conducted, it is found that the filtering technique is more
effective when compared to the frequency domain technique. Hence, the implications
of the review can help researchers to propose a novel idea in order to solve the existing
problems and automatically improve the recognition performance.
Mobile learning (M-learning) is considered as a development process of Electronic learning
(E-Learning) that used to meet some of issues in E-learning such as wireless environment and
accessibility. In spite of having many benefits and advantages for using M-learning, many challenges
and issues still facing mobile learning technology to become a part of most of the Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) strategies. This paper aims to examine the barriers to M-learning adoption by HEIs
in Malaysia. To do so, a quantitative research methodology was used in data collection. Online
questionnaire was distributed by e-mail to 150 respondents in three universities. The result analysis
brought out that mobile storage size, limitation of mobile memory and mobile battery life are the main
barriers of using mobile in learning process.
The present study investigated the correlation between occupational stress and job
satisfaction of police officers in Punjab, Pakistan. The sample consisted of 300 senior police
officers. The sample was further divided on the basis of gender differences. The sample was
selected from Punjab, Pakistan. Survey research method was used for data collection. Police
Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) was used for measuring the occupational stress and job satisfaction
was measured by Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) scale. Results found that there is a negative
correlation between occupational stress and job satisfaction. It was also found that female
police officers have high occupational stress as compared to male police officers.
This study presents traditional brick making in Central Aceh in Indonesia,
specifically in Silih Nara sub district. According to official statistics Silih Nara since 2008
remains the poorest area of central Aceh. Traditional brick making is the biggest industry in
the area besides agriculture. Previously no research has been conducted about bricks quality
and brick yards development in sub district. Data from the research can be use in study of
SMEs recovery after earthquake that hit Aceh in 2013. Due to reoccurring natural disasters in
the area it is important to improve quality of bricks, which are used to rebuild dwelling houses
and public facilities. This study describes methods of brick making in Silih Nara and quality of
the bricks in order to recommend changes in production which can strength final product.
Through SWOT analysis of brick industry, some recommendations were suggested for brick
makers in Silih Nara and local government to improve bricks quality, industry sustainability.
Temperature monitoring system plays a very important role in modern liquid industrial
process especially where temperature monitoring is impossible through traditional
methods. In this paper a design and implementation of temperature monitoring
system using ATmega328 microcontroller has been proposed. The proposed system
consists of two different parts. The first part is temperature monitoring system and the
other is GUI interfacing between temperature monitoring system and computer as
temperature data storage. The monitoring part is composed of an ATmega328
microcontroller, temperature sensor LM35, alarm buzzer, a LED and a LCD. The
microcontroller is programmed in embed C language using Arduino Uno software to
read data from temperature sensor LM 35, convert and display in digital form on LCD.
Moreover, this part also indicates whether the temperature is low, high or safe by LED
light and alarm buzzer. The second part is GUI interfacing between temperature
monitoring system and computer which is performed through visual basic
programming using Microsoft visual basic software. The function of this part is to store
and display the temperature values and their waveform along with time and date on
computer.
The purpose of this study is to explore the issues and challenges in integrating
technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) for computer programming
courses. This study employed the triangulation method of the case studies and
Grounded Theory (GT). Twenty-five computer programming educators were
interviewed via online such as e-mail, media social’s chatting and messaging
application like WhatsApp and Telegram. The main issue discovered in this study is the
misconception in using technology for teaching and learning computer programming.
Besides that, there were two major challenges found in this study. The challenges are
the instructors were not able to explore the rapid development of technology and this
may cause the lack of technological pedagogical knowledge among them. They also
showed the lack of knowledge about pedagogy and assessment for teaching and
learning computer programming that relevant to the programming content. The
research that has been done showed that TPACK model is very suitable to guide
exploration about how educators make use of technology appropriate to the pedagogy
and content. However, the exploration that has been done has limitation on how
educators integrate student’s assessment on affective and instructional design
implementation with TPACK. Therefore, this paper suggesting for the future study, in
order that more exploration should be doing about how assessment on student’s
affective and instructional design would be integrate with technology, pedagogy and
content knowledge via TPACK model.
In this paper, Reynolds average Navier stokes models simulation was computed
with standard k-є, realizable k-є and SST k-w.The three models were proposed to forecast the
turbulence flow behaviour inside a rectangular channel with two baffle plates. The geometry
and the grid were generated using commercial CFD software fluent. The flow behaviours of
three models were characterized based on positions of the entrance to the first baffle,
positions between first and second baffle and lastly the second baffle. At the three different
positions the three models studied have demonstrate differences in the velocity profiles and
separation range. Comparison with previous literatures shows applicability of these three
models to produce velocity profile characteristics and separation behaviours. Even though
some of the models have shown slight deviation from the experimental results but in general
the three models were considered to be in close agreement with most published literatures.
In this study, fatigue failures of bio-composite materials were predicted due to
manufacturing defects. Kenaf bast fibres were used to fabricate a bio-composite material with epoxy as
a binding material. The bio-composites were manufactured by using a hand lay-up process. The defects
in the Kenaf/epoxy bio-composite were determined by a non-destructive technique using Infrared
thermal imager. Besides, the thermography analyses were verified via optical microscope and scanning
electron microscope (SEM) investigations. Determinations of fatigue, as well as damage had been
predicted, and it was found that the damage could be fixed with the predicted results.
Blends of poly (vinyl chloride) and poly (ethylene oxide) with the addition of carbon black
as filler was prepared via solution casting technique to fabricate a conductive polymer film. Besides,
poly (ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether) (PEGDE) was added into the formulation in order to improve its
properties. The surface morphology of the conductive polymer film was characterized via scanning
electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that the conductivity of the film was greatly enhanced
by incorporating the PEGDE as the surface modifier in the PVC/PEO conductive polymer film.
This paper describes the process of designing a wheelchair with the main aim of making it
compact and lightweight. A wheelchair is a common device used to assist in terms of mobility for those
with difficulty to walk. Most conventional manual wheelchairs are heavy and bulky, even after they are
folded. The designed wheelchair in this research is able to reduce the weight approximately by 30%.
The wheelchair volume after folding is also reduced significantly. Besides, the designed wheelchair was
evaluated by using 3D CAD software to analyse the strength and possible material failure. Moreover,
a virtual mannequin was used to evaluate the geometry and the comfort of the design. On top of that, a
scale down prototype was produced by using a 3D printer to evaluate the fold-ability function of the
wheelchair.
The construction industry is one of the major sectors in Malaysia. Apart from providing
facilities, services and goods it also offers employment opportunities to local and
foreign workers. In fact, the construction workers are exposed to high risk of noises
being generated from various sources including excavators, bulldozers, concrete mixer
and piling machines. Previous studies indicated that the piling and concrete work were
recorded as the main source that contributed to the highest level of noise among
others. Therefore, the aim of this study is to obtain the level of noise exposure during
piling process and to determine the awareness of workers against noise pollution at
the construction site. Initially, the reading of noise level was obtained at construction
site by using a digital sound level meter (SLM) and noise exposure to the workers was
mapped. Readings were taken from four different distances; 5, 10, 15 and 20 meters
from the piling machine. Furthermore, a set of questionnaire was also distributed to
assess the knowledge of regarding noise pollution at the construction site. The result
showed that the mean noise level at 5 meters distance was more than 90 dB, which
exceeded the recommended level. Although the level of awareness of regarding the
effect of noise pollution is satisfactory but majority of workers (90%) still did not wear
ear muffs during working periods. Therefore, the safety module guidelines related to
noise pollution controls should be implemented to provide a safe working environment
and prevent initial occupational hearing loss.
–Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal is very famous in traditions collector of Prophet Muhammad, but
there are statements related to characteristics of Allah that stated by him. Therefore, it is very important
to understand Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal’s thought in characteristics of Allah. It is history study that
explains a short biography of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and his statements about characteristics of
Allah. Based on the literature study that Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal believes the characteristics of Allah
are based on the Koran and collection of traditions of Prophet Muhammad. The characteristics of Allah
believed by Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal are suitable to Ahli Sunnah wal Jamaah.
The dynamics of a liquid droplet in a low gravitational field is examined using a finite
difference/front tracking projection-based numerical technique. The unsteady, incompressible,
viscous, immiscible multi-fluid, two-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations for both the liquid and the
gas are solved using the single-fluid model. The droplet deformation and the gas wake generation and
oscillations phenomena is studied.
The advancement of technology has allowed a variety of tools for employees and
managers, or knowledge workers, to choose as communication tools, especially for
managing project teams. Instead of communicating and updating project progress
through emails and short messaging system, social messaging (SM) applications, such
as WhatsAppTM, are the current daily choice among them. The over-utilisation of the
SM applications has given an opportunity for a research on project knowledge
retention within project team, since it becomes an addiction to create new groups each
time a new project team is formed. It is believed that project knowledge resides within
these virtual groups, and this paper looks into how project knowledge is managed by
analysing the communication patterns against a measurement metrics based on
personal knowledge management (PKM) theory called GUSC Model. The
communication patterns found existed in the SM application are qualitatively
identified and mapped against the PKM processes within, with weighted score
assigned to each process to quantitatively measure the overall project knowledge
management participation. The differences among the organisational communication
levels, namely upper and lower level communication levels, are analysed and the final
result of participation expectation on member of SM application groups is presented.
The outcome of this research recommends the future intervention on SM application
usage and the application of knowledge management concept in current
communication tool.
This paper examines the concept of reform in terms of religious, political and social
aspects in PB Shelley’s literary works. Selections from Shelley’s poetry, prose, essay
and drama are reconsidered to show the concept of reform in his works. This paper
seeks to unravel Shelley’s skeptic revolutionary thoughts that were always
misunderstood by the critics of his time. Shelley as a poet perpetuated his life as a
reformer, yet his concept of reform was neglected and often downplayed because of
his idealistic view of the world. However, the significance of Shelley's concept of reform
merits, more reverence, or, at least, more critical consideration than any of the Great
Romantics.