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DETERMINANTS OF WOMEN LABOR FORCE PARTCIPATION IN STEM OCCUPATIONS
Full text linkABSTRACT While traditionally men have made up a sizable majority of individuals employed in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the participation percentage of women in these fields is relatively low. The objective of this study is to analyse the type of working environment desired by women in order to encourage them to enter in and survive the STEM industry. The study conducted a number of systematic literature reviews on women and the STEM work environment. This review is guided by the PRISMA Statement review method (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyzes). A systematic literature review, conducted using the Scopus and Web of Science database, identified 17 relevant past studies. Further analysis of these articles resulted in two main themes being identified; namely psychosocial working environment and physical working environment. The two themes were further analysed into a total of 11 sub-themes. Several recommendations are highlighted for future qualitative studies to be conducted on the working environment, on encouraging working women to participate in the STEM industry and on women employees sustaining themselves in the industry. Keywords: working environment, women, joining, sustaining, STEM
THE CONCEPT OF COMPETENCIES IN THE WORKPLACE ACCORDING TO ISLAM
Full text linkThis is a conceptual article meant to look at competencies and how it is working in the workplace. The writing will start with its definition and her concept that fit and suit to the workplace. Then, it continues with its significant toward the employees, employers and organization. Lastly, the article will look further on competencies from the Islamic perspective. The reason is to notify that Islam also acknowledge the importance of competencies in Muslim life as an individual or khalifah, employees, employers and part of Ummah either in the workplace or anywhere. Keywords: competencies, workplace and Isla
IMPACT OF JOB ROTATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH JOB SATISFACTION IN THE PUBLIC CIVIL SERVICE MELAKA
Full text linkABSTRACT This study examined the influence of job rotation i.e., human capital development and human capital transformation on employee performance. In addition, the study also analyzed the role of job satisfaction as a mediator that mediated the relationship between job rotation and employee performance. 403 Administrative Assistants in the State Civil Service of Melaka were the total population, and sample size calculation included 196 respondents. The questionnaire was based on five Likert scale points, analyzed through the application of IBM SPSS Statistics version 25 and PROCESS for SPSS. The findings showed that the job rotation had a positive and significant relationship on employee performance. In addition, the study also found that job satisfaction was a mediator deemed suitable to mediate the relationship between job rotation and employee performance in the sector studied. Keywords: Job rotation, employee performance, job satisfaction, civil servic
ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATION AND OPTIMUM DESIGN OF A DOUBLE GIRDER OVERHEAD CRANE
Full text linkLifting equipment’s have a wide range of use in all commercial and industrial area from small to large. The machine that enables the lifting of a substance and transporting it from one place to another under conditions where human power is not enough is called a crane. Overhead cranes are frequently used in workshops and construction sites. Overhead cranes are a bridge construction that travels between two runway girders that form the high-rise crane running path. Initial investment cost in facilities is very important. High-weight equipment, such as bridge cranes, must both work efficiently without any security weakness and be of optimum weight. For this, optimum system design should be made. The aim of this study is to optimize the cross-section values of the girder in order to bring the unit weight to the most reasonable level. In this study, analytical calculations based on FEM and DIN standards were used for calculations. Practical Design Optimization steps were determined for optimization by using analytical solutions. Optimization has been performed on the cross sectional values of girders so as to reduce the unit weight which is the main cause of production costs. Results indicate that the unit weight of girder decreased 32.16% after comprehensive optimization process was performed
DEVELOPMENT AND PARAMETER ESTIMATION OF A COMPACT ELECTRONIC WEDGE BRAKE TEST RIG USING GREY BOX SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
Full text linkThis article presented the development of a compact electronic wedge brake (EWB) based brake test rig and the estimation of model parameters through system identification (SI). The EWB test rig was huge and complex, leading to high costs and time consumption. Additionally, the EWB parameters estimation was limitedly discussed. Thus, a compact test rig was developed to produce up to 300N of braking force, which was acceptable to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model and EWB performance. Two separate transfer function models for the motor and EWB mechanism were proposed. The parameter estimation was made using the grey box approach, which combined physical modelling and SI. The complete physical parameters value via two separated SI was successfully obtained. The brake responses were analysed by comparing the simulation and experiment under rapid control prototyping (RCP). The average percentage of root mean square error (RMSE) value between the simulation and experiment was less than 6.23%. The test rig configuration and proposed model guarantees were useful in preparing a simpler, low-cost brake test rig and provided an alternative way to obtain model physical parameter values
PENAWARAN MAKANAN MENERUSI MEDIA SOSIAL OLEH WANITA B40 ((Food Supply Through Social Media by B40 Women))
Full text linkABSTRAK Penularan global pandemik Covid-19 sebenarnya telah menggalakkan aktiviti perniagaan dilakukan secara dalam talian. Malah, didapati wanita dari kumpulan B40 juga turut terlibat secara aktif dengan penjualan makanan menerusi media sosial untuk menjana pendapatan bagi menampung kehidupan seharian. Justeru, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk menganalisis bagaimana wanita B40 menggunakan media sosial untuk menjual makanan di Lembah Klang. Menerusi aplikasi analisis faktor, didapati wanita B40 memilih untuk menjual makanan melalui media sosial kerana pemasaran yang tidak terhad, lebih fleksibel dan kurang risiko. Malah, mereka menggunakan lebih dari satu nombor telefon untuk menguruskan akaun media sosial tersebut bagi tujuan perniagaan. Dalam masa yang sama, mereka juga ada mendapatkan nasihat daripada role model yang telah berjaya dan bantuan kewangan daripada kerajaan mampu mempengaruhi kejayaan perniagaan mereka. Kata Kunci: Penawaran makanan, media sosial, wanita, analisis faktor, Lembah Klang ABSTRACT The global transmission of the Covid-19 pandemic has actually encouraged business activities to be done online. In fact, it was found that women from the B40 group are also actively involved in selling food through social media to generate income in order to cover their daily lives. Therefore, this study aims to identify factors that influence B40 women doing food business through social media in the Klang Valley. Through the application of factor analysis, it was found that B40 women chose to sell food through social media because of unlimited marketing, more flexibility and less risk. In fact, they use more than one phone number to manage the social media account for business purposes. At the same time, they also seek advice from role models who have been successful and financial assistance from the government can influence their business success. Keywords: Food supply, social media, woman, factor analysis, Klang Valle
CORRODED GAS PIPELINE REMAINING LIFE UNDER VARIABLE OPERATING PRESSURE
Full text linkGas pipelines are subjected to mechanical and chemical stresses which lead to failures of various types such as corrosion, cracking, deformation and rupture. Corrosion damage to pipelines has become a growing concern in the gas industry. Corrosion defects in the form of pitting caused by the corrosion phenomenon cause high concentrations of stresses and plastic strains thus reducing the strength of the pipe by threatening its structural integrity. Indeed, the internal operating pressure is variable and can generate the phenomenon of fatigue, which is dangerous, given its insidious nature, causing damage to the corroded zone for stress levels well below the yield stress of the material. The standards used in the framework of the rehabilitation of corroded pipes allow the determination of their burst pressure but not their remaining life. To address this issue, we have developed a model based on damage mechanics to predict the remaining life of a pipe in the presence of an external corrosion defec
A NEW CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AMONG HIGHER VOCATIONAL STUDENTS BASE ON GROUP WORK INTERVENTIONS
Full text linkThis paper aims to describe a new conceptual framework for enhancing employability skills based on group work interventions. The research design used is an experiential learning design and was conducted through explanatory research, which combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Higher vocational students were used as research subjects, and group dynamics theory was used as the theoretical basis. Data were collected using questionnaire surveys, interviews, group work methods, and experimental research. A new conceptual framework for enhancing employability skills was developed by selecting 40 fresh graduates from Jiangmen Polytechnic to participate in a 2-month employability skills promotion group work activity. The new conceptual framework clarifies the variables and characteristics that affect the improvement of employment skills and reveals the relationships between the variables. The findings present a new conceptual framework for improving the employability skills of higher vocational students based on group work interventions and describe the variables and characteristics within this framework. This research significantly contributes to the field, equipping educators and organizers with the knowledge to create tailored programs for enhancing employability skills among higher vocational students.Ultimately, these efforts aim to empower students with the necessary competencies to thrive in the dynamic job market and embark on successful career paths. Keywords: conceptual framework; employability skills; group work interventio
PEMERKASAAN KEPIMPINAN AKADEMIK DALAM KALANGAN STAF AKADEMIK DI UTEM: SATU TINJAUAN
Full text link(Empowering Academic Leadership among UTeM’s Lectures: A Review)ABSTRAK Kepimpinan akademik telah menjadi tumpuan di peringkat kebangsaan, serantau dan global apabila wujudnya ranking yang mengukur tahap kesarjanaan sesebuah universiti. Kehadiran institusi yang mengukur ranking ini telah memberi tekanan kepada agensi dan insitusi pengajian tinggi untuk mengambil langkah yang lebih bersasar untuk meningkatkan kualiti kepimpinan akademik. Pengkaji-pengkaji telah memberi maksud konsep memperkasa kepimpinan akademik dalam pelbagai cara dengan matlamat memenuhi keperluan pemegang taruh dan kaedah pengurusan yang kompleks. Antara maksud kepimpinan akademik yang telah diperolehi ialah membangunkan keupayaan, kecerdasan emosi dan kepimpinan tulen, komunikasi dan pemikiran sistemik. Dalam konteks institusi pengajian tinggi di Malaysia, terdapat empat jenis kepimpinan utama iaitu kepimpinan pengajaran, kepimpinan penyelidikan, kepimpinan awam dan kepimpinan pengurusan. Kata Kunci: kepimpinan akademik, pengurusan, penyelidikan, pengajaran ABSTRACT With the prevalence of ranking system in higher education institutions academic leadership has become a significant issue at national, regional and global level. The pressure created by the presence of ranking bodies have urged higher education institutions to have targeted efforts in raising the standards of academic leadership. Researchers have defined academic leadership empowerment in various ways with the main objectives to fulfill the needs of stakeholders and complex management methods. Among the factors of academic leadership that have been acquired are capacity development, emotional intelligence and true leadership, and systematic communication and thinking skills. In the context of higher education institutions in Malaysia, there are four main types of leadership which are teaching leadership, research leadership, public leadership and management leadership Keywords: academic leadership, management, research, teachin
ASSESSMENT OF THE TERMINATION PROCESS BASED ON THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IN MALAYSIAN PRIVATE SECTOR
Full text linkABSTRACT This paper aims to determine the elements in the termination simpliciter process. This paper also aims to assesses how the elements influence the termination process. This study used a qualitative method by conducting an interview with officers in handling human resource management cases in private sector particularly in dismissal. Semi-structured techniques are used to obtain information to enable in-depth study and comprehensive information on the objective of this study. The finding shows that the elements and evaluation of the termination process are very important to ensure fundamental justice to all parties. There are three elements that has be take into consideration before employment termination, which are, contract of services, disciplinary action and Labour Law. This paper provides specific elements before implement termination in private sector in Malaysia. This study focuses only on employment contracts regardless of other types of arrangements entered into by employers. The results used as a guide for private-sector employees, especially for potential workers in Malaysia. Keywords: contract of services, termination simpliciter, Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 196