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Fulltext Cloud Security Pre-assessment Model For Cloud Service Provider Based On ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Additional Control

Nur Ahada Kamaruddin, Ibrahim Mohamed, Ahmad Dahari Jarno, Maslina Daud

International Journal of Innovation and Industrial Revolution, 2020;2(5):1-17.
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Cloud computing technology has succeeded in attracting the interest of both academics and industries because of its ability to provide flexible, cost-effective, and adaptable services in IT solution deployment. The services offered to Cloud Service Subscriber (CSS) are based on the concept of on-demand self-service, scalability, and rapid elasticity, which allows fast deployment of IT solutions, whilst leads to possible misconfiguration, un-patched system, etc. which, allows security threats to compromise the cloud services operations. From the viewpoint of Cloud Service Provider (CSP), incidents such as data loss and information breach, will tarnish their reputations, whilst allow them to conserve the issues internally, in which there is no transparency between CSP and CSS. In the aspects of information security, CSP is encouraged to practice cybersecurity in their cloud services by adopting ISO/IEC27017:2015 inclusive of all additional security controls as mandatory requirements. This study was conducted to identify factors that are influencing the CSP readiness level in the cybersecurity implementation of their cloud services by leveraging the developed pre-assessment model to determine the level of cloud security readiness. Approached the study is based on the combination of qualitative and quantitative assessment method in validating the proposed model through interview and prototype testing. The findings of this study had shown that factors that influence the CSP level of cloud security readiness are based on these domains; technology, organisation, policy, stakeholders, culture, knowledge, and environment. The contribution of the study as a Pre-Assessment Model for CSP which is suitable to be used as a guideline to provide a safer cloud computing environment.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Frequency of gallbladder stones among patients underwent abdominal ultrasound in a tertiary hospital in Sana’a City, Yemen

Hameed M. Aklan, Abdullah A. S. A. Esmail, Abdulrahman A. Al-Sadeq, Gebreel A. Eissa, Osamah A. Hassan, Abdullah A. Al-Mikhlafy, et al.

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2020;16(107):36-39.
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Introduction: The Gallbladder stone (GBS) disease is most commonly asymptomatic that may lead to several complications such as ascending cholangitis and obstructive jaundice. In this study the frequency of gallblad- der stones among patients referred for abdominal ultrasound at the University of Science and Technology hospital (USTH), Sana’a – Yemen, have been estimated during the period between January and June 2013. Methods: This study is a record-based and conducted at the radiology department in USTH, on cases underwent abdominal ultrasound during the period from January – June 2013. Information were collected from abdominal ultrasonography reports. Results: In this study 4935 patients’ records are included. Of them, 2541 were males and 2394 were females. The frequency of patients with GBS was 5.53%. Multiple stones were observed in 3.57% of patients and 4.34% patients had large stones with size  5 mm. Females had significantly higher frequency of GBS (8.0%: 191/2394) than males (3.2%: 82/2541) (P < 0.001). It was found that, no significant difference between males and females in harboring small stones (< 5mm) (P = 0.251). However, significantly higher frequency of large GBS ( 5 mm) was found among females compared to males (P < 0.001). The frequencies of GBS, small size of GBS and large size of GBS have significantly increased with increasing age (P < 0.001). Conclusion: In this study it was found that females had significantly higher frequency of GBS than males. No significant difference between males and females in harboring small stones. There was a significantly higher frequency of large GBS was found among females compared to males. The frequencies of GBS, small size of GBS and large size of GBS have significantly increased with increasing age.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Sn6SiO8 Nanoparticles and Their Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) Nanocomposite

Gnanamoorthy G, Muthukumaran M, Varun Prasath P, Karthikeyan V, Narayanan V, Sagadevan S, et al.

J Nanosci Nanotechnol, 2020 09 01;20(9):5426-5432.
PMID: 32331114 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2020.17814

Photocatalysts provide excellent potential for the full removal of organic chemical pollutants as an environmentally friendly technology. It has been noted that under UV-visible light irradiation, nanostructured semiconductor metal oxides photocatalysts can degrade different organic pollutants. The Sn6SiO8/rGO nanocomposite was synthesized by a hydrothermal method. The Sn6SiO8 nanoparticles hexagonal phase was confirmed by XRD and functional groups were analyzed by FT-IR spectroscopy. The bandgap of Sn6SiO8 nanoparticles (NPs) and Sn6SiO8/GO composites were found to be 2.7 eV and 2.5 eV, respectively. SEM images of samples showed that the flakes like morphology. This Sn6SiO8/rGO nanocomposite was testing for photocatalytic dye degradation of MG under visible light illumination and excellent response for the catalysts. The enhancement of photocatalytic performance was mainly attributed to the increased light absorption, charge separation efficiency and specific surface area, proved by UV-vis DRS. Further, the radical trapping experiments revealed that holes (h+) and superoxide radicals (·O-₂) were the main active species for the degradation of MG, and a possible photocatalytic mechanism was discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Recent advances on food waste pretreatment technology via microalgae for source of polyhydroxyalkanoates

Chong JWR, Yew GY, Khoo KS, Ho SH, Show PL

J Environ Manage, 2021 Sep 01;293:112782.
PMID: 34052610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112782

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable and biocompatible polyester which are biosynthesized from the intracellular cells of microalgae through the cultivation of organic food waste medium. Before cultivation process, food waste must undergo several pre-treatment techniques such as chemical, biological, physical or mechanical in order to solubilize complex food waste matter into simpler micro- and macronutrients in which allow bio-valorisation of microalgae and food waste compound during the cultivation process. This work reviews four microalgae genera namely Chlamydomonas, Chlorella, Spirulina, and Botryococcus, are selected as suitable species due to rapid growth rate, minimal nutrient requirement, greater adaptability and flexibility prior to lower the overall production cost and maximized the production of PHAs. This study also focuses on the different mode of cultivation for the accumulation of PHAs followed by cell wall destabilization, extraction, and purification. Nonetheless, this review provides future insights into enhancing the productivity of bioplastic derived from microalgae towards low-cost, large-scale, and higher productivity of PHAs.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Reconciling the contribution of environmental and stochastic structuring of tropical forest diversity through the lens of imaging spectroscopy

Bongalov B, Burslem DFRP, Jucker T, Thompson SED, Rosindell J, Swinfield T, et al.

Ecol Lett, 2019 Oct;22(10):1608-1619.
PMID: 31347263 DOI: 10.1111/ele.13357

Both niche and stochastic dispersal processes structure the extraordinary diversity of tropical plants, but determining their relative contributions has proven challenging. We address this question using airborne imaging spectroscopy to estimate canopy β-diversity for an extensive region of a Bornean rainforest and challenge these data with models incorporating niches and dispersal. We show that remotely sensed and field-derived estimates of pairwise dissimilarity in community composition are closely matched, proving the applicability of imaging spectroscopy to provide β-diversity data for entire landscapes of over 1000 ha containing contrasting forest types. Our model reproduces the empirical data well and shows that the ecological processes maintaining tropical forest diversity are scale dependent. Patterns of β-diversity are shaped by stochastic dispersal processes acting locally whilst environmental processes act over a wider range of scales.

Matched MeSH terms: Remote Sensing Technology
Facilitating the development of self directed learning through the design of an e-socioconstructivist learning environment (eSCLE)

Foo, Sze-yeng, Raja Maznah Raja Hussain

CREAM : Current Research in Malaysia (Penyelidikan Terkini di Malaysia), 2013;2(1):139-161.
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To help adults learners stay competitive in the changing work environments of the 21st century, the teaching and learning of adult learners ought to transition from the traditional didactic school of education to embrace self-directed and social forms of learning. This study proposes a conceptual framework of a mediated activity system in developing the e-socioconstructivist learning environment (eSCLE); which is a learner-centred environment incorporating the design of a physical and virtual learning space conducive for constructing knowledge and building upon existing knowledge in collaboration with others. The design of the eSCLE is a preliminary research attempt to develop instructional learning environments that reflect the unstructured seamless nature of lifelong self-directed learning. It was conducted among a cohort of Master of Instructional Technology (MIT) students enrolled in the Instructional Design and Development (IDD) Course in a local Higher Institution of Learning. Findings from survey questionnaires, content analysis, observation and interview reveal systemic tensions faced by learners in self-directing their learning in the eSCLE where it is suggested that appropriate balance and discretion in managing conflicting situations is needed. The integration of web-based technology is found to be able to scaffold self-directed learning as collaborative mediating tools where functional roles of both instructor and learner-determined web tools enable self-directed actions. Finally, the designed eSCLE is able to facilitate the development of self-directed learning as learners transition through various self-directed learning phases in a steep learning curve, towards continuous lifelong learning.

Matched MeSH terms: Educational Technology
Fulltext Videolaryngoscope-assisted fibreoptic tracheal intubation in a young adolescent with hunter syndrome for posterior cervical fusion

Zabir, A.F., Frawley, G., Squire, P.

Journal of Surgical Academia, 2013;3(2):92-96.
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We here describe a videolaryngoscope assisted fibreoptic tracheal intubation in a 17-year-old patient with Hunter Syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II) and known difficult intubation who required posterior cervical fusion surgery for cervical canal stenosis. The patient had a history of failed nasal and oral fibreoptic intubation. The use of a videolaryngoscope enabled continuous visualization of the tracheal inlet and allowed a straightforward nasal fibreoptic intubation attempt without complications. This report suggests a viable alternative for the management of a known difficult airway in children with mucopolysaccharidosis.

Matched MeSH terms: Fiber Optic Technology
Fulltext Prevalence of pathogenic microorganims in ready-to-eat foods prepared at selected ‘high risk' school hostel kitchens and canteens in Pahang

Jeyaletchumi, P., Ardi, A, Noraliza, M.A., Nurul Aini, I., Maizatul Akmar, H., Suraya, H., et al.

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2006;6(1):23-28.
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Two hundred and sixty four samples of ready -to-eat foods (RTE) were obtained over a period of six months (April to September 2005) from 33 school hostel kitchens and canteens previously implicated in food poisoning outbreaks from 2000 to 2004. Sampling was done by food technologists and assistant environmental health ofhcers from various districts in Pahang while microbiological analysis was carried out at the Mentakab Food Quality Control Laboratory. The objective of the study was to obtain a comprehensive picture on the microbiological status of the foods that may have accounted for food poisoning outbreaks at school hostels and canteens in Pahang. Each food sample was analyzed for Total Plate Count (TPC), Salmonella, Coliform, Escheria coli, Staphylococcus aerus and Bacillus cereus. lt was found that none of the ready-to-eat foods sampled contained Salmonella although hve samples contained Bacillus cereus , four samples contained Staphylococcus aerus. High Coliform Counts were found in 15 food samples while Escheria coli was detected in two samples. Overall, it was found that 10.2 % of the samples had unsatisfactory counts.

Matched MeSH terms: Food Technology
Fulltext General purpose nuclear irradiation chamber

Nurul Fadzlin Hasbullah, Nuurul Iffah Che Omar, Nahrul Khair Alang Md Rashid, Jaafar Abdullah

Journal of Nuclear and Related Technologies, 2013;2013(2):70-76.
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Nuclear technology has found a great need for use in medicine, industry, and research. Smoke
detectors in our homes, medical treatments and new varieties of plants by irradiating its seeds are just a few examples of the benefits of nuclear technology. Portable neutron source such as Californium-252, available at Industrial Technology Division (BTI/PAT), Malaysian Nuclear Agency, has a 2.645 year half-life. However, 252 Cf is known to emit gamma radiation from the source. Thus, this chamber aims to provide a proper gamma shielding for samples to distinguish the use of mixed neutron with gamma-rays or pure neutron radiation. The chamber is compatible to be used with other portable neutron sources such as 241 Am-Be as well as the reactor TRIGA PUSPATI for higher neutron dose. This chamber was designed through a collaborative effort of Kulliyyah Engineering, IIUM with the Bahagian Teknologi Industri (BTI) team, Agency Nuklear Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Carbon cess on fuel consumption

Loganathan, P.

ASM Science Journal, 2011;5(1):75-76.
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In December 2009, at the UN Climate Change Conference COP 15 in Copenhagen, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Rt. Hon. Mohd Najib Abdul Razak, had announced that “Malaysia is adopting an indicator of a voluntary reduction of up to 40% in terms of emissions intensity of GDP by the year 2020 compared to 2005 levels. This indicator is conditional on receiving the transfer of technology and finance of adequate and effective levels from Annex 1 partners, that correspond to what is required in order to achieve this indicator”. Malaysia also needs to decouple its GDP from its current relatively high carbon-based energy demand. In trying to meet both these targets, we need to intensify our research efforts in energy-based areas. As government funding in R&D is limited as the aim is for research to be private-sector driven, and with the grim global economic scenario today, it is most unlikely that Malaysia will get any assistance financially or technologically from Annex 1 nations. It is therefore proposed that Malaysia considers implementing a dedicated carbon cess on petroleum products to fund R&D in the country. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Analysing elephant habitat parameters using gis, remote sensing and analytic hierarchy process in peninsular Malaysia

Suhaida Aini, Alias Mohd Sood, Salman Saaban

Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 2015;23(1):37-50.
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Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing are geospatial technologies that have been used for many years in environmental studies, including gathering and analysing of information on the physical parameters of wildlife habitats and modelling of habitat assessments. The home range estimation provided in a GIS environment offers a viable method of quantifying habitat use and facilitating a better understanding of species and habitat relationships. This study used remote sensing, GIS and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) application tools as methods to assess the habitat parameters preference of Asian elephant. Satellite images and topographical maps were used for the environmental and topographical habitat parameter generation encompassing land use-land cover (LULC), Normalized Digital Vegetation Index (NDVI), water sources, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), slope and aspect. The kernel home range was determined using elephant distribution data from satellite tracking, which were then analysed using habitat parameters to investigate any possible relationship. Subsequently, the frequency of the utilization distribution of elephants was further analysed using spatial and geostatistical analyses. This was followed by the use of AHP for identifying habitat preference, selection of significant habitat parameters and classification of criterion. The habitats occupied by the elephants showed that the conservation of these animals would require good management practices within and outside of protected areas so as to ensure the level of suitability of the habitat, particularly in translocation areas.

Matched MeSH terms: Remote Sensing Technology
Fulltext Development and acceptance of a nutrition and lifestyle education booklet to improve mild cognitive impairment among elderly

Sa’ida Munira Johari, Suzana Shahar, Roslee Rajikan, Safiyyah A. Aziz

Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2011;9(2):45-50.
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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common disorder among elderly and may worsen to dementia. The aim of this study is to develop a nutrition and lifestyle booklet to implement better lifestyle modification, as an effort to delay cognitive decline. A series of discussions with a research group comprising of dieticians, nutritionists, a geriatrician and a public health physician were conducted to ascertain the content of the booklet. There were seven guidelines in the booklet including; eat more fish, eat more foods rich in folic acid, eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, do activities to stimulate memory, stop smoking and alcohol drinking and stay cheerful and positive. Evaluation of acceptance for the booklet was carried out which comprised of assessment on content, graphic and design among elderly and health staff at health clinic in Cheras. The assessment involved 15 Malay elderly subjects aged 60 to 81 years (mean age 66.1 ±6.6 years), with 60.0% men and 40.0% women and 10 health staff aged 36.6 ± 12.0 years, with range of 27 to 58 years, consists of 20.0% men and 80.0% women also participated. Most of elderly subjects (80.0%, n = 12) indicated they understood information in the booklet. Meanwhile, 20.0% (n = 3) of elderly expressed they did not fully understand the content of the booklet in particular on sentence and terminology. All health staff (100.0%) understood the information in the booklet. This booklet was well accepted by elderly subjects and health staff, however adding more graphics, simplifying sentence structures and minimizing scientific terminologies to improve understanding were suggested. The booklet has the potential to increase the nutritional and health knowledge of elderly specifically with MCI. This would motivate them to adopt healthy eating and lifestyle, thus reducing cognitive decline and prevent dementia.
Keywords: Cognitive, education, booklet, elderly, lifestyle

Matched MeSH terms: Educational Technology
Fulltext Field evaluation of magnetic actuator driven switchgear in Malaysia

Mohd Dzaki, Mohd Amir, Sanuri, Ishak

Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 2017;25(102):61-68.
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Magnetic actuator driven switchgear is a new medium voltage switchgear technology. In this switchgear, the conventional spring mechanism which is used to operate the circuit breaker is replaced with a magnetic actuator mechanism. The suitability of this technology in the Malaysian utility network specifically in highly loaded areas with frequent switching was assessed via a field evaluation. Preliminary results indicated that magnetic actuator driven switchgear perform commendably on the safety aspect, on-site performance monitoring and online diagnostic test results. However, there are several concerns that need to be addressed such as the ease of installation, substation system requirements, high life cycle cost and reliability of components, before this technology can be used widely.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Novel usage of dexmedetomidine in a paediatric patient with giant tongue haemangioma

Mohd Zulfakar Mazlan, Shamsul Kamalrujan Hassan, Laila Abd Mukmin, Mohd Hasyizan Hassan, Huda Zainal Abiddin, Irfan Mohamad, et al.

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2016;12(2):46-48.
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Giant haemangioma of the tongue is a disease which can
obstruct the oropharyngeal airway and is presented with
obstructive symptoms. Due to its vascularity, inserting
laryngoscope for intubation can cause high risks, such as
inducing bleeding. Hypoxia and excessive bleeding must be
anticipated while securing the airway. We present a case of
novel usage of dexmedetomidine as a conscious sedation agent
for awake fibre optic intubation in a 9-year-old child with
obstructive symptoms secondary to a huge tongue
haemangioma, who was presented for interventional
sclerotherapy of the lesion.

Matched MeSH terms: Fiber Optic Technology
Partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) for classification of high-dimensional (HD) data: a review of contemporary practice strategies and knowledge gaps

Lee LC, Liong CY, Jemain AA

Analyst, 2018 Jul 23;143(15):3526-3539.
PMID: 29947623 DOI: 10.1039/c8an00599k

Partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) is a versatile algorithm that can be used for predictive and descriptive modelling as well as for discriminative variable selection. However, versatility is both a blessing and a curse and the user needs to optimize a wealth of parameters before reaching reliable and valid outcomes. Over the past two decades, PLS-DA has demonstrated great success in modelling high-dimensional datasets for diverse purposes, e.g. product authentication in food analysis, diseases classification in medical diagnosis, and evidence analysis in forensic science. Despite that, in practice, many users have yet to grasp the essence of constructing a valid and reliable PLS-DA model. As the technology progresses, across every discipline, datasets are evolving into a more complex form, i.e. multi-class, imbalanced and colossal. Indeed, the community is welcoming a new era called big data. In this context, the aim of the article is two-fold: (a) to review, outline and describe the contemporary PLS-DA modelling practice strategies, and (b) to critically discuss the respective knowledge gaps that have emerged in response to the present big data era. This work could complement other available reviews or tutorials on PLS-DA, to provide a timely and user-friendly guide to researchers, especially those working in applied research.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Application of remote sensing instruments in air quality monitoring in Malaysia

Mohd Muzammil Salahuddin, Zulfa Hanan Ashaari

The Pertanika Journal of Scholarly Research Reviews, 2017;3(1):93-112.
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The use of remote sensing in detecting aerosol or air pollution is not widely applied in Malaysia. The large area of coverage provided by remote sensing satellite may well be the solution to the lack of spatial coverage by the local ground air quality monitoring stations. This article discusses the application of remote sensing instruments in air quality monitoring of Malaysia. The remote sensing data is validated using ground truths either from local ground air monitoring stations or the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET). The correlation between remote sensing is relatively good with R from 0.5 to 0.9 depending on the satellite used. The correlation is much improved using the mixed effects algorithm applied on MODIS Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) data. Accuracy of predicted air quality data by remote sensing is generally tested using the Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) against the ground truths data. Besides the Geographic Information System (GIS) tools are used in manipulating the data from both remote sensing and ground stations so as to produce meaningful results such as spatio-temporal pattern mapping of air pollution. Overall the results showed that the application of remote sensing instruments in air quality monitoring in Malaysia is very useful and can be improved further.

Matched MeSH terms: Remote Sensing Technology
Fulltext Semi-direct composite restorations- a clinical report

Berhanuddin Muhamad Asyraf, Tong, Wah Lim

Malaysian Dental Journal, 2016;2016(2):0-0.
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In nowadays world, aesthetic dentistry has becoming a trend with the improvement of dental technology and materials. Composite resin becomes the material of choice as it offers good aesthetics, longevity and allow for minimally intervention approach. There are various ways of composite restorative techniques recommended to make out the best restorative outcome. Direct restorative technique promise acceptable cost, appointment time and color matching but it is a challenge for the clinician especially for extensive cavities. Indirect technique is good for extended cavity and providing less operator error, however, it requires multiple appointments, higher cost and laboratory involvement. Computer-aided design/ computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology might reduce the number of appointments, however, it will cause more financial burden to the patient and the clinician. Therefore, semi-direct technique was introduced, it combines the benefits of direct and indirect technique and this technique can be done without the use of any advanced technology and give out a good treatment outcome.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology, Dental
Fulltext A review of potentialities and challenges of integrating remote sensing and GIS with socioeconomic data

Noor Shaila Sarmin, Mohd Hasmadi Ismail

The Pertanika Journal of Scholarly Research Reviews, 2016;2(1):129-141.
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The aim of this paper is to review the potentialities and major methodological challenges
of integrating remote sensing (RS) and geographic information system (GIS) with socioeconomic data
from published articles or book chapters. RS and GIS combined with social science (SS)(termed as
geoinformation technology) serve many applications for sustainable management and monitoring of
the environment. This combined approach gives more accurate results than the single one. It makes
information available about the trend and pattern of land use and land cover change (LUCC) with
socioeconomic variables like population, demographic or income. This combined study which links
RS and GIS with socioeconomic data can also be used successfully for monitoring transmission rate
of disease and mapping or preparing vulnerability index. For impact assessment and modelling, this
combined technology provides better results than the single one. There are some methodological
problems for the researchers to link completely two different disciplines as the object of study and
observational unit is completely different. However, this interdisciplinary study is gaining popularity
day by day to researchers from different disciplines as well as decision makers.

Matched MeSH terms: Remote Sensing Technology
The Influence of Organizational External Factors on Construction Risk Management among Nigerian Construction Companies

Adeleke AQ, Bahaudin AY, Kamaruddeen AM, Bamgbade JA, Salimon MG, Khan MWA, et al.

Saf Health Work, 2018 Mar;9(1):115-124.
PMID: 30363069 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2017.05.004

Background: Substantial empirical research has shown conflicting results regarding the influence of organizational external factors on construction risk management, suggesting the necessity to introduce a moderator into the study. The present research confirmed whether rules and regulations matter on the relationships between organizational external factors and construction risk management.
Methods: Based on discouragement and organizational control theory, this research examined the effects of organizational external factors and rules and regulations on construction risk management among 238 employees operating in construction companies in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria. A personally administered questionnaire was used to acquire the data. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling.
Results: A significant positive relationship between organizational external factors and construction risk management was asserted. This study also found a significant positive relationship between rules and regulations and construction risk management. As anticipated, rules and regulations were found to moderate the relationship between organizational external factors and construction risk management, with a significant positive result. Similarly, a significant interaction effect was also found between rules and regulations and organizational external factors. Implications of the research from a Nigerian point of view have also been discussed.
Conclusion: Political, economy, and technology factors helped the construction companies to reduce the chance of risk occurrence during the construction activities. Rules and regulations also helped to lessen the rate of accidents involving construction workers as well as the duration of the projects. Similarly, the influence of the organizational external factors with rules and regulations on construction risk management has proven that most of the construction companies that implement the aforementioned factors have the chance to deliver their projects within the stipulated time, cost, and qualities, which can be used as a yardstick to measure a good project.

Matched MeSH terms: Technology
Fulltext Non-ionizing radiation: exposure level at UMT and UniSZA campus

Syafiqah, H.N., Umar, R., Kamarudin, M.K.A., Hazmin, S.N., Dianah, A.R.S.N., Jaafar, H., et al.

ASM Science Journal, 2018;11(101):183-194.
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Nowadays, the wireless technology has become a lifestyle; even the children have their own
mobile phones, although they are categorized as high risk susceptible to health problems
due to radiation. Thus, the public exposure that stemmed from electromagnetic radiations
become public concern since studies have been done and the finding showed that the repetitive
and long term exposure may have adverse health effect. This study was conducted to
evaluate the exposure level at UMT and UniSZA campuses by measuring the electric field
strength. This measurement was conducted using omni-directional antenna below 4 GHz,
connected to spectrum analyzer. In this paper, the measured values are compared with
the previous study from several locations and then the spatial maps of exposure level are
developed. The result shows that high exposure level was recorded at UMT and UniSZA.
From this study, the findings may assist the Ministry of Health to monitor the public health
due to non-ionizing radiation (NIR) exposure. This is crucial to make sure the international
commission of non-ionizing radiation protection (ICNIRP) limit is complied. Moreover, the
development of public NIR exposure policy can be initiated to the Malaysia government for
health concern. For future study, the investigation of the suitable material used as antenna
and casing or exposure reduction tool can be done to reduce NIR exposure rate on human
body.

Matched MeSH terms: Wireless Technology

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