Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal (E-BPJ)
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First Responder's Standard Operating Procedure for Employing Drones to Expedite Insurance Claims
Get PDFDrones offer cost-effective real-time data collection, payload delivery, and have accelerated various commercial, industrial, and recreational applications. They are commonly used for research, disease transmission monitoring, disaster site assessment, and biohazard monitoring. However, disaster victim insurance claims are hampered by insufficient cooperation between first responders, typically the Civil Defence Department, and the insurance industry. This paper proposes integrating drones into standard operating procedures for disaster victim identification by first responders. Improved collaboration between first responders and insurers can expedite insurance claims, benefiting both parties and disaster victims. Insights are drawn from feedback provided by Civil Defence Department Malaysia's first responders and experienced forensic experts in search and rescue operation
Issues in Performing Actual Ways of Salah (Islamic Prayer) among Physically Frail Elderly Muslim
Get PDFThis study addresses the escalating challenges posed by Malaysia's rapidly ageing population, with projections indicating a surge in the elderly demographic. The geriatric giant, encompassing issues like immobility and memory impairment, has expanded to include frailty and sarcopenia. Notably, the impact of these conditions on daily activities, notably the crucial spiritual practice of Salah (Islamic prayer) among elderly Muslims, is underexplored. This research aims to bridge this gap by identifying and exploring the intricacies of performing Salah among frail elderly Muslims, shedding light on the often-neglected spiritual needs within the ageing population in Malaysia
Examining Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of EFL Classes
Get PDFThe aim of the paper is to examine the way secondary school students perceive their English classes, including their awareness of the importance of learning English as a foreign language. The participants were 2,107 students enrolled in 9 secondary schools in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research instrument was a survey questionnaire. Qualitative method was applied in analysing the students’ responses. The results show that, for students, the most important aspects of EFL classes are the following: teachers’ understanding and respect towards students, fair assessment, clear explanations provided in class, and teachers’ treating all students in class equally
Proposing Religiosity as a Moderating Variable to Determine Factors in Fraud Intention from the Fraud Triangle Theory Perspective
Get PDFThe fraud scandals in Malaysia among public servants provide a chance to understand why fraudsters could be motivated to commit fraud. The purpose of the paper is to review and propose religiosity as a moderating variable in determining the influence of each element of the Fraud Triangle Theory (pressure, opportunity, and rationalisation) on fraud intention. This paper will provide three reasons religiosity is vital as a moderating variable for understanding fraud intention from various elements in the Fraud Triangle Theory
Developing Enterprise Risk Management Disclosure Index using Factor Analysis
Get PDFThis study aims to explore the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) disclosure by publicly listed firms in Malaysia. This study analyses a sample of 832 non-financial publicly listed firms in Malaysia between 2016-2019. This study used a more comprehensive index by embedding COSO-integrated ERM framework 2017 and ISO 31000. The data is analyzed using factor analysis to develop the ERM disclosure index. The results show that ERM disclosure consists of 4 main components: governance and culture, performance, objective setting, and reporting approach. Meanwhile, the level of ERM disclosure is still at a moderate level
Obstacles in Formulating Policy for Climate Change Mitigation: A review
Get PDFClimate change has become central to many public policies nowadays as all parties are concentrating their efforts on overcoming the issue. However, formulating the policies is challenging. Therefore, it is the objective of this paper to identify the challenges in formulating climate change-related policies from the land administration perspective. It is done by reviewing the existing literature, based on the findings of past research. Economics and governance are among the challenges to formulating climate change policy. This insight will assist authorities to strategize on how to overcome the challenges so that climate change policies can be well formulated.  
Implementation of Self-Perceived Identity for Gender Change: Issues of policy coherence and relevance towards transgender welfare in Pakistan
Get PDFThe gender change is legally permitted by Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, where the use of self-perception for the gender change remains controversial. The self-perception relevance, suitablility and coherence has the legal policy impact on the future of transgender act.This qualitative research using semi-structured interviews is conducted,as part of policy evaluation with the thematic analysis through NVivo software showing implementation of self-perception test lacking coherency and relevancy. The results highligted that socio-cultural, biological conditions, Islamic injunctions and principles as the main considerations that all parties consider before permitting gender change.Future research on evaluation of the self-perception identity is recommended
Unlocking Second Chances: Scoping review of the parole system and the path to successful community reintegration in Malaysia
Get PDFThis paper intends to explore the parole system and how the system can assist with the successful reintegration of parolees back to the societies. Being ex-convicts, they face several challenges, such as lack of employment opportunities and discrimination, which hinder successful parole reintegration. The parole system, however, can be used to implement reintegration strategies to create change. Despite the abundance of studies on how employers perceive ex-convicts, there needs to be more research on the success of their reintegration into the workforce and society. This paper employs scoping review methods by identifying the existing literature about the parole system in Malaysia and the successful reintegration strategies. This paper concludes that the Malaysian parole system has unique features through the strategies implemented toward the effective reintegration of parolees
A Review on Natural Extractives as Protective Agent against Decay on Wood and Bamboo Products
Get PDFThis study examined plant extracts from leaves, bark, bole, roots, flowers, and fruits. Plant metabolites and derivatives inhibit brown, white, and soft rot, which decomposes wood and bamboo. The metabolites and derivatives found in plant extracts serve as a protective measure against the biodeterioration of wood and bamboo. The effectiveness of the plant depends on the toxicity of its extract. Plant extracts contain volatile compounds with antifungal properties. Mineral salts such as aluminium and copper sulphates, as well as MUF, impede the process of alcohol evaporation. Plant extract is a more effective and environmentally friendly treatment for bamboo and wood
Assessment of Properties of Semantan Bamboo Culm (Gigantochloa Scortechinii) at different Height Positions
Get PDFBamboo is a fast-growing lignocellulosic material and is increasingly being used as an alternative material for producing renewable and consumer-friendly products. A study was conducted to determine the physical properties and drying behaviour of Semantan bamboo. The physical properties of Semantan bamboo varied from bottom to top. The average basic density ranged from 597 to 626 kg m-3 and volumetric shrinkage ranged from 13.5 to 15.8%. The solar-drying and air-drying times for the green bamboo culms to reach an average moisture content of approximately 12.76% to 12.98% were about 20 and 30 days, respectively