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Online Food Delivery Practices and Association with Body Mass Index among University Students
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the utilisation of online food delivery among 150 undergraduate students. 71.3% of participants used the online food delivery (OFD) services. Fast food was the top type of meal bought online. Participants pay more attention to the price of the food than the nutritional value. Participants perceived unhealthy foods online because they were high in salt, sugar and oil. A Pearson chi-square test revealed a statistically significant association between body mass index and OFD. In conclusion, the present study shows that participants place less emphasis on the nutritional value of food when ordering online
Assessing the Regularity of Food Donation Operations during Covid-19
Get PDFThis paper examines how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted food donation efforts. Due to closures and economic hardships, more people rely on food banks for assistance. Various industries have stepped up to support food recovery and combat food insecurity. the study involved in-depth interviews with eight food donors to assess the prevalence of food donation activities. Through the interviews, the study identified the regularity of food donation activities that considered activities conducted with food banks. The findings suggest that food donors should partner with appropriate charities to improve their food redistribution systems and benefit the community and the environment
Measuring Satisfaction with Life-construct among University Students during Covid-19 Pandemic in Sabah, Malaysia
Get PDFThis research intended to develop a valid and reliable instrument of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to measure satisfaction with life (SWL) constructs among 108 university students in Sabah, Malaysia, through the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) procedure. Using the extraction method of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Varimax Rotation, a component of the SWL construct is extracted with an eigenvalue of 3.1. The variance explained for this component is 62%. The construct of SWL has Cronbach's alpha value of .817. The development scale and validation confirmed that the instrument is consistent and stable with university student samples
Non-Govermental Organizations: Social mobilization and empowerment for community health promotion
Get PDFThe emergence of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Malaysia is important as they are part of agents for social mobilizing in the community development field. Those NGOs play a greater role in helping the government by encouraging civic engagement in terms of community health promotion. This qualitative content analysis, review the issue of social mobilization and empowerment. There are several roles of NGOs in Community Health Promotion (CHP) including advocacy and standard-setting, health service delivery, community mobilization, and information exchange. The roles by NGOs in promoting healthy lifestyles have a direct impact on the level of national health and morbidity. 
Examining the Effectiveness of a Trade Union: Role of union strength and union leadership
Get PDFThis article aims to examine the influencing factors towards the effectiveness of the trade union from the perspectives of public sector union members. The present study used a quantitative research method involving a survey among 114 union members of Kesatuan Kakitangan Umum, Universiti Teknologi MARA (KKUUiTM). The findings revealed two important findings. First, the union members disclosed that their union was effective. Second, union strength and union leadership significantly influence trade union effectiveness. This research will help the union understand their strength and continuously improve its leadership to maintain its trade union effectiveness and contribute to greater union performance
Development and Validation of Hypertension Educational e-Book for Children Aged 10 to 12 Years Old
Get PDFEarly childhood education is crucial in preventing disease, and the sustainability of healthy behaviour throughout this stage will develop a healthy adult in the future. To our knowledge, no widely specific booklet is documented in Malay that emphasises the targeted population, which is primary school kids for public use. Therefore, this study intended to develop a child-friendly hypertension e-book for children aged 10-12. This research employed design and development research, which embodied three phases: (I) analysis of hypertension-related information, (II) design and development, and (III) expert validation. Seven experts selected and used the ECVIH to validate the e-book content
Government Valuers’ Perception on the Current Practice of Ecosystem Service Valuation in Malaysia
Get PDFThe study explores Malaysian valuers' perception of ecosystem service valuation, focusing on the valuation approach, factors affecting ES value, and the provision of ES. The qualitative research design involved conducting interviews with experts in ecosystem service valuation to gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives and methods. This study offers crucial insights into the provision of valuation techniques for ES standards, serving as a guide for analyses and addressing current legal needs. This study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge and help practitioners who may use the study's findings in practical settings
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) - Affordable and Clean Energy: Sarawak scenario
Get PDFThe United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 7 seeks to ensure universal access to affordable and clean energy for all. This paper reviews the progress and challenges related to SDG 7 implementation by focusing on Sarawak, Malaysia. To produce the energy needed to attract investments to propel its economy, Sarawak leverages on constructing mega-dams. In this context, the study observes the relationship between energy and economic growth. Drawing from a preliminary review of relevant literature, the challenges and opportunities remain wide. Hence, it underscores the importance of a context-specific approach if SDG 7 is to succee
Green City Development: An analysis of green open space concept and its strategies in the urban context
Get PDFGreen Open Space (GOS) refers to any publicly accessible green park located within or near the city or metropolitan areas. This paper introduces a Green Open Space-Green City Conceptual Framework (GOS-GCCF) and its strategies for implementing GOS based on the urban context of Shah Alam City. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to analyse the strategies that emphasise the important roles of GOS in Green City Development (GCD) across economic, social, and environmental aspects. The study addresses various gaps in the Green City (GC) field through GOS implementation. It integrates the existing GC framework into actionable GOS-GCCF and strategies
Age-Inclusive Transit Environments: An Exploration of Public Transportation Systems for Elderly
Get PDFThe rising elderly population and rapid urban development have given rise to many interconnected challenges demanding transformative changes in the living environments to facilitate improved mobility and accessibility for the elderly. These issues encompass insufficient accessibility and infrastructure that do not cater to the needs of the elderly. This research explores the public transportation facilities in urban areas, encompassing infrastructure, services, and amenities that are accessible to the public and designed to facilitate community mobility and to identify the current facilities in public transportation and assess how effective and accessible they are for the elderly population