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Enhancing Sustainable Behavior in Waste Management: A Social Perspective
No full textHousehold waste management is considered as part of the municipal waste where it contributes to a large amount to municipal solid waste (MSW). It is crucial to identify the existing waste management behavior of the household to make
adjustment and process improvement to achieve sustainable waste management. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the behavior and factors that influence community behavior in managing household waste in rural areas particularly in Kampung Sungai Midin, Kuching, Sarawak. The study focuses on physical environment as well as social and cultural aspects. This study employed both quantitative and qualitative approach. Quantitative data were collected by using questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 24.0 while qualitative data were collected through face-to-face structured interviews, semi-structured interview, and observation. These interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. The survey method involved 75 respondents, selected based on convenience sampling method. The findings show that respondents’ behavior was highly
influenced by physical environment (57.6%) and moderately influenced by social and cultural aspects (42.4%). The physical features of the river as well as the condition and characteristics of some houses built on stilts along the riverbank could be seen as a means of easing the household waste. Furthermore, lack of facilities is one of the barriers that hinders them from practicing waste segregation
and recycling. Low social interaction affects the intention of community to engage in sustainable solid waste management
Advances in spin crossover metal complexes: a comprehensive review on its gas sensing applications
No full textSpin crossover metal complexes (SCO) are unique class of coordination compounds that can switch between LS and HS (low and high spin) states in response to external stimuli like pressure, temperature, gas molecules and light irradiation. This bistable behaviour makes them excellent candidate for many technological applications like data storage, molecular switches, actuators and sensing applications. The sensing mechanism of these complexes is based on the reversible change in their spin state which results in difference in magnetic, electrical and optical responses which can be evaluated with high sensitivity. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the synthesis methods and characterization techniques of SCO metal complexes with a special focus on their gas sensing applications that remains unexplored in the literature. To address this gap this, review comprehensively examine
Relationship of Roof Areas and Rainwater Harvesting Tank Sizes for Squatter at Sion Village, Sarawak, Borneo Island
No full textThe rainwater harvesting system (RWHS) is widely recognized as a viable water source for drinking and non-drinking purposes, helping mitigate stormwater runoff. In 2019, an RWHS was installed in Sion village, a squatter that lacks connection to the potable water supply grid, with each household receiving a standardized tank size of 1.816 m3. However, the optimal tank size for rainwater harvesting can vary depending on roof sizes and water demands. Since the roofs in Sion village vary in size, this study aims to investigate the relationship between roof size and tank size, considering reliability percentage and installation cost. This investigation utilized the Tangki NAHRIM software and analyzed six different tank sizes: 0.682 m3, 1.136 m3, 1.589 m3, 1.816 m3, 2.270 m3, and 2.724 m3, across roof sizes of 60 m2, 85 m2, 100 m2, 160 m2, and 200 m2. The study set a benchmark for reliability between 80% and 89%. The reliability percentage gradually improves with increasing roof and tank sizes, but the installation cost increases as well. A minimum tank size of 0.682 m3 was found sufficient to achieve a reliability of 85.02% for roof size of 85 m2, 85.57% for 100 m2, 88.84% for 160 m2, and 90.07% for 200 m2. Similar reliability percentage increment trends were observed for the tank sizes of 1.136 m3, 1.589 m3, 1.816 m3, 2.270 m3, and 2.724 m3. A tank size of 1.136 m3 provides a reliability percentage of 95.50% for a roof size of 60 m2, making 1.136 m3 the minimum optimal tank size for this roof area. Results revealed that all the investigated roof sizes achieved higher reliability percentages than 85%, starting from the tank size of 1.136 m
MEMBONGKAR MOTIF DI SEBALIK EKSPRESI EMOSI BELIA MENERUSI MEDIA SOSIAL: SATU PENDEKATAN KUALITATIF UNRAVELING THE MOTIVES BEHIND YOUTH’S EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA: A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY
No full textMedia sosial telah menjadi platform penting untuk generasi belia hari ini, berfungsi sebagai medium untuk penciptaan kandungan, terutamanya ekspresi emosi Sebahagian besar
kajian sedia ada memberi tumpuan kepada bentuk dan kesan ekspresi emosi, namun motif dalaman yang mencetuskan ekspresi tersebut, terutamanya dalam interaksi sosial seharian, masih belum dikaji secara mendalam. Kajian ini bertujuan mengenal pasti motif di sebalik ekspresi emosi belia di media sosial, yang masih kurang diterokai dalam penyelidikan lepas.
Antara motif yang dijangka termasuk perasaan lega selepas meluahkan emosi, sokongan sosial, keinginan untuk difahami serta pembentukan imej diri. Melalui temu bual mendalam dengan 9 orang informan, kajian kualitatif ini menyelami motivasi untuk menggunakan media sosial. Analisis tematik digunakan untuk menganalisis data penyelidikan. Penemuan Penemuan mendedahkan bahawa platform seperti Twitter, Whatsapp, dan Instagram berfungsi sebagai saluran untuk ekspresi emosi di kalangan pemberi maklumat. Mankala jenis kandungan emosi yang sering dikongsikan adalah yang berunsur marah, tidak puas hati dan sedih. Tindakan meluahkan emosi di media sosial memberikan rasa lega dan kepuasan, dengan pemberi maklumat sering mengalami katarsis emosi apabila selesai. Terutamanya, pemberi maklumat menyatakan keutamaan untuk tidak mahu namanya disiarkan, selalunya memilih untuk
mendaftarkan akaun palsu untuk melindungi identiti mereka. Tambahan pula, mereka menggunakan selektiviti dalam menentukan penonton untuk ekspresi emosi mereka. Salah satu
intervensi yang dicadangkan ialah pelaksanaan latihan literasi emosi dan digital di peringkat sekolah dan universiti, dengan tujuan memperkasakan golongan belia dengan kemahiran menyatakan emosi secara beretika dan bertanggungjawab dalam persekitaran digital. Latihan
ini boleh dilaksanakan melalui pembangunan modul literasi emosi digital yang disepadukan dalam subjek seperti Pendidikan Moral, Kesihatan Mental atau Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (ICT). Di samping itu, bengkel interaktif bersama kaunselor atau pakar kesihatan mental boleh dianjurkan, memberi tumpuan kepada teknik pengurusan tekanan, komunikasi berempati dan penggunaan jurnal digital sebagai medium ekspresi emosi secara sihat dan beretika
Towards Renewable Energy: Awareness and Acceptance of Mini Independent Power Producers in Kota Kinabalu Sabah
No full textThe rising energy demand has drawn significant focus towards sustainable energy sources. As Sabah, being rich in renewable energy resources, presents significant potential in this regard a survey was conducted among 264 residents of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, to assess their awareness and acceptance of renewable energy and their willingness to become mini independent power producers. The data obtained from study were analysed using SPSS 27 statistical software package. The findings reveal a high level of awareness of renewable energy among residents, alongside a strong acceptance of the concept of becoming mini-independent power producers, regardless of income groups. These results highlight a positive outlook for renewable energy adoption in Kota Kinabalu. This study offers valuable insights for policymakers to further promote and implement solar energy initiatives in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Keywords: renewable energy, awareness, acceptance, mini-independent power producer
OncoDaily News Feature: Researchers identified a substantial presence of peripherally induced Treg cells in the tumor microenvironment
No full textThis OncoDaily news feature highlights commentary by John Gordon on the study “Regulatory T cells converted from Th1 cells in tumors suppress cancer immunity via CD39,” published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. The report summarizes key findings led by Sang-Nee Tan et al., including the identification of peripherally induced Treg cells in the tumor microenvironment, their conversion from Th1 cells via TGF-β signaling, and their CD39-dependent suppression of antitumor immunity
EXPLORING TEACHERS’ EXPERIENCES IN DELIVERING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION TO STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN SOUTHERN SARAWAK
No full textThis study investigates the experiences of teachers delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education to students with intellectual disabilities in southern Sarawak, Malaysia. It explores the challenges and strategies within Malaysia's socio-cultural framework. Methods: Employing a phenomenological approach, the study conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with ten educators from Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Padawan, Bau, and Serian. Participants had over two years of experience in special education and SRH instruction. Giorgi’s five-step phenomenological method was used for data analysis.Results: Teachers reported significant challenges, including adapting SRH content to diverse cognitive abilities, addressing cultural and familial resistance, and navigating inadequate training and resources. Effective strategies identified included repetitive, tailored instruction, culturally sensitive framing of lessons, and embedding SRH into daily classroom interactions. Conclusions: Findings emphasize the need for culturally aligned SRH curricula that integrate life skills and support professional development for educators. These insights offer a foundation for policy enhancements, advocating for an inclusive SRH framework within Malaysia’s special education system
Pengenalan kepada Sistem Vokal Bahasa Punan
No full textKaum Punan merupakan etnik minoriti mendiami kawasan sungai Kemena di Bintulu dan hulu sungai Rejang di Belaga Sarawak. Berdasarkan maklumat yang direkodkan oleh Punan National Association (PNA) pada tahun 2019, terdapat 4790 populasi Punan di Sarawak. Menurut Asmah (2017) dan Ethnologue (2021), status bahasa Punan dikategorikan dalam bahasa yang terancam (threatened/unsafe). Setakat ini kajian linguistik yang mendalam terhadap bahasa Punan amat perlu dijalankan. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini bermatlamat untuk membincangkan sistem fonem vokal bahasa Punan sebagai langkah pertama untuk melestarikan bahasa ini. Smith (2017) menyatakan bahawa fonem vokal bahasa Punan mempunyai ciri tersendiri iaitu kewujudan bunyi triftong. Justeru ciri tersebut tidak wujud dalam bahasa-bahasa Austronesia lain di Borneo. Kajian ini mengaplikasikan pendekatan linguistik deskriptif dengan penerapan fonologi fonemik dalam menganalisis bahasa tersebut. Data kajian ini diperolehi melalui kajian lapangan dengan menggunakan kaedah temuramah berdasarkan 200 daftar kata dan menggunakan kaedah asosiasi idea berdasarkan domain keluarga, tubuh badan, kata arah, flora dan fauna. Fonem vokal bahasa Punan dianalisis menggunakan perisian PRAAT bagi mendapatkan ciri bunyi yang lebih tepat. Berdasarkan hasil kajian, terdapat 7 fonem vokal, 4 diftong, 2 triftong dalam sistem bahasa Punan. Selain itu, wujud ciri supragemental fonem vokal dalam bahasa Punan iaitu nasalisasi, labialisasi dan pemanjangan vokal. Dapatan kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa ciri pemanjangan vokal sangat produktif dan hadir secara konsisten iaitu pada posisi suku kata akhir dan di depan bunyi nasal . Hasil kajian ini secara keseluruhannya akan memberi sumbangan empirikal dari segi data leksikostatik dalam kajian bahasa sukuan di Sarawak
Functionalized TiO2‑waste‑derived photocatalytic materials for emerging pollutant degradation : synthesis and optimization
No full textDeveloping an effective, reusable photocatalyst that combines high photocatalytic efficiency with easy separation could significantly enhance the removal of organic pollutants. This study developed reusable photocatalysts by integrating TiO₂ with biomass-derived activated carbon (AC) and magnetite (Fe3O4) to enhance the removal of methylene blue (MB), acetaminophen (ACT), and their mixtures. Advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, including FE-SEM, EDX, TEM, FTIR, XRD, and
BET, were applied to identify the physicochemical
properties of the composites. Both TiO2/AC-10%(436 m2/
g) and TiO2/AC/Fe3O4 (494 m2/g) exhibited high surface areas, suggesting a significant abundance of active sites for pollutant degradation. Optimization of operational parameters, including pollutant concentration, irradiation time, and composite dosage, was conducted via response surface methodology (RSM) with a Box-Behnken design (BBD), using TiO2/ AC-10%. Under optimized conditions, MB and ACT removal reached 98.37% and 87.28%, respectively within 120 min. The TiO2/AC/Fe3O4 composite maintained high efficiency over five reuse cycles. These waste-derived, magnetically separable photocatalysts offer a sustainable, efficient solution for organic pollutant removal in wastewater treatment
An Ode to Usungan
No full textAn Ode to Usungan draws upon the rich heritage of Malay coastal culture, where the usungan—a ceremonial carriage—embodies both spiritual and communal significance. Infused with the essence of Iqra (the call to read and seek knowledge) and the fluid elegance of Jawi script, the work reinterprets this traditional form as a vessel carrying the wisdom, faith, and resilience of maritime Malay communities. Through symbolic composition and layered meaning, the usungan becomes a metaphor for the intellectual and cultural journeys that transcend shorelines.
Exhibited in Ise to Ise: A Reflection of BIMP-EAGA Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Art Exhibitions—a prestigious international platform showcasing the finest cross-cultural expressions in the region—this piece honours the past while engaging in a contemporary dialogue about identity, knowledge, and continuity