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Determinants of sustainable waste management practices in Malaysia
Get PDFThis study explores the factors influencing waste management performance in Malaysia, emphasizing policy enforcement, public awareness, technological adoption, education, and infrastructure availability. Guided by Institutional Theory and Stakeholder Theory, the research examines how governance, community engagement, and infrastructure interplay to drive sustainable waste management. The findings highlight infrastructure availability as the most significant factor, underscoring its foundational role in reducing landfill dependency and enabling effective waste management practices. Education has always been one of the mainstays in the society, providing both knowledge for individual minds and a prop to personal growth. It gives people the tools, information, skills that they require to thrive and live ful work lives in society. In addition to imparting theoretical knowledge, education fosters the development of advanced cognitive abilities, enabling individuals to solve problems and generate innovative ideas, collectively referred to as creativity. Education facilities all provide people of all ages with information and skills to enable them to cope with future challenges. In this way education supports the idea of lifelong learning, while immersing our people in the habits necessary to attain success at work and personal life. Because when we invest in education, we are laying a cornerstone for both personal and professional success in the future. And by investing in the future of society, we grant talented people an opportunity to realize their full potential
Aggressive behaviour, depression, stress and tendency to change among recidivist in prison: The mediating effect of social reintegration
Get PDFUnderstanding the strain in reintegration are crucial for encouraging change among recidivists, since recidivism affects the offenders and community. This study examined the level of tendency to change, aggressive behaviour, depression, stress and social reintegration among recidivists and investigate any difference of the variables according to demography. It also discovers the relationship between all variables, the mediating effect of social reintegration and the tendency to change model. Survey questionnaires randomly distributed to 500 recidivists in Kajang Prison selected through stratified and simple random sampling with a total of 289 questionnaires are returned and usable, equivalent to 58% response rate. Change tendency, aggression, depression, stress, and reintegration are measured by the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment, Aggression Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale and Perceived Community Reintegration Questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics analyses were conducted by using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) and SmartPLS. Findings of the study indicated that there was significant difference of tendency to change among recidivists according to their marital status, aggressive behaviour according to recidivists’ jobs prior imprisonment and their prison sentences and stress according to their ethnics and religions. However, there was no significant difference of depression among recidivists according to their demography. There was also significant relationship between tendency to change and aggressive behaviour, stress and social reintegration but no significant relationship between tendency to change and depression. The study established a significant mediating effect of social reintegration on the relationship between tendency to change and aggressive behaviour, depression and stress. The finding also showed the developed model fitted the data of the study. In conclusion, the present study had contributed and advanced our knowledge about the recidivists’ tendency to change in relation to their aggressive behavior, depression, stress, and social reintegration specifically in the context of recidivist and prison in Malaysia
Peranan Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) dalam pembangunan sosioekonomi negeri Perlis melalui pendekatan keusahawan sosial
No full textThis thesis explores the pivotal role of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) in catalyzing socioeconomic development in Perlis through the prism of social entrepreneurship activities, addressing a significant gap in the literature regarding the specific contributions of academic institutions to the broader socioeconomic landscape. The research underscores the imperative for a comprehensive understanding of how UniMAP’s involvement in social entrepreneurship initiatives shapes the socioeconomic development of Perlis, recognizing the pivotal role universities can play in fostering community development through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. Guided by research questions focused on unraveling the nature, extent, and impact of UniMAP’s social entrepreneurship involvement, the study aims to assess the scope and scale of these activities, analyze influencing factors, and evaluate tangible socioeconomic outcomes. By addressing the scarcity of empirical investigations into the role of specific universities, particularly UniMAP, in driving socioeconomic development through social entrepreneurship in the unique context of Perlis, this study bridges a crucial gap, providing valuable insights for academic discourse and practical policymaking. Methodologically, a qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews, focus group discussion and content analysis captures perspectives from key stakeholders, enabling a nuanced understanding of UniMAP’s multifaceted impact. The findings reveal key success factors, challenges, and tangible outcomes, contributing a comprehensive analysis that expands academic discourse and offers practical insights for policymakers, university administrators, and the broader community
Keberkesanan kepimpinan Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia dalam menangani isu kesihatan, ekonomi dan politik semasa pandemik Covid-19, 2020-2021
No full textTan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin served as the eighth Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2020 to 2021. During his relatively short administration he successfully led the country out of the threat of the Covid19 pandemic that was affecting the entire world at that time. Despite his success, not much scientific research has been conducted on his leadership. on him. This thesis aims to examine the effectiveness of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s leadership as the eighth Prime Minister of Malaysia in dealing with various national issues such as health, economic and political issues during the last Covid19 pandemic season. Using qualitative research method, this study found that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership was effective, especially in the management of national affairs. He tackled health issues with great dedication and wisdom by taking various actions that helped curb the spread of Covid-19. Further, various economic stimulus packages were also introduced to overcome economic issues. With regard to political matters, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin also took on a very heavy responsibility to lead the government as Prime Minister
Cholera outbreaks in Chegutu, Zimbabwe: unravelling the influence of community factors
No full textPast studies showed that there were environmental factors related to cholera outbreaks, but less work focused on the community’s knowledge, experiences, and hygiene practices in spreading cholera. The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the Chegutu community's knowledge, experiences, and hygiene practises; (2) determine the significant differences between the Chegutu community's background on knowledge, experiences, and hygiene practises related to cholera; (3) analyse the factors of knowledge, experiences, and hygiene practises leading to cholera outbreaks; and (4) develop a comprehensive model for the prevention of cholera outbreaks in the Chegutu community. A total of 383 respondents from the Chegutu community of Zimbabwe participated in this study’s survey. The descriptive analysis found that the level of knowledge and hygiene practices to prevent cholera were low among the Chegutu community. Most respondents (80%) experienced cholera symptoms and had neighbours who also experienced the same. The ANOVA analysis showed that the community’s backgrounds (education level, marital status, income, water source, and residential area) and hygiene practices in contributing to the cholera cases were significant. On hygiene practices, it was found that washing hands after handling waste or garbage bins was a significant factor. Risky practices to cholera outbreaks were no handwashing before preparing food (2%), no hand washing after using the toilet (2%), no fruit washing (19 %) and not boiling untreated water (19%). Theoretically, this study contributed to the use of The Knowledge, Experiences and Hygiene Practices Model in studying the context of the Chegutu community’s background in contributing to the outbreak of cholera. From a practical point of view, the findings from this study contributed to the prevention model built for future epidemic prevention recommendations, where the community needs improvement in the aspects of knowledge, experience, and hygiene practices. Cholera prevention, control, and elimination in communities like Chegutu should be aided by the promotion and facilitation of access to adequate water supply, awareness, application of new models discovered during the study period, improving health infrastructure, and ensuring that the community's experience is used to avoid disease outbreaks
Analisis dimensi amalan etika profesi pejabat imigrasi dalam pelayanan keimigrasian di Indonesia
Get PDFBased on Constitution Law No. 6 of 2011 concerning immigration, immigration officials constitute a profession that undergoes specialized education and training. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the responsibilities and functions of these officials encompass immigration services, enforcement of immigration laws, ensuring state security, promoting community welfare and acting as facilitators. Given the extensive range of duties performed by the Immigration Officers, the potential for ethical violations cannot be entirely ruled out. Despite the implementation of moral and ethical standards within this organization, numerous ethical infringements, particularly in the service sector, continue to erode public trust in the integrity of immigration officials. Personal interests, conflicts of interest and overlapping decisions are among the ethical infractions that persistently occur today. This study investigates the dimensions of ethical practices among immigration officials using a professional approach and mixed methods. Quantitative data were collected from a sample of 782 respondents across seven selected immigration offices. These include five TPI Class I Immigration Offices located in Medan, Batam, Surabaya, Soekarno Hatta Banten, Ngurah Rai Bali and two non-TPI Class I Immigration Offices located in West Jakarta and South Jakarta. The data analysis employed both quantitative and qualitative methods (mixed-methods). The study focused on dimensions such as individual factors, organizational factors, ethical orientation, moral intensity and religiosity. The findings reveal that organizational factors play the most significant role in influencing the ethical decisions made by immigration officials in Indonesia. This result contrasts with a previous study conducted in Malaysia related to the dimensions of professional ethics practice which found that the dimension of religiosity had the most substantial impact on professional ethics within an organization
The effect of social media management on public perception in Dubai: the mediating role of organizational media performance
Get PDFThis study investigates the role of government media management and its impact on the level of public perception in Dubai focusing on the mediating role of the performance of government media institutions. The study has four main objectives. The first objective is to examine how various social media management factors in government media organizations (such as the use of social media tools, setting goals, using multiple platforms, ensuring content quality, fostering follower interaction, scheduling publication, and analyzing metrics) affect public perception in Dubai. The second objective is to examine the effect of these social media management factors on the performance of organizational media in government media organizations in Dubai. The third objective is to examine the impact of the performance of organizational media in government media institutions on the level of public perception among the public in Dubai. Lastly, the fourth objective is to explore how the performance of organizational media mediates the relationship between social media management factors and public perception in Dubai. The study's population consists of all Dubai citizens aged 18 and above, estimated at 2.6 million people. Using Morgan’s formula, the target sample size was calculated to be 384. Data was collected online through a questionnaire available in both Arabic and English, which was validated and tested for reliability. Responses were measured using a five-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using the CB-SEM technique with AMOS.22 to examine the proposed correlations. Findings reveal that follower interaction has a significant positive effect on public perception, highlighting the importance of social media platforms in shaping public opinion. The study highlights the importance of prioritizing follower interaction to positively influence public perception. It also emphasizes the strategic importance of advanced social media management tools in enhancing the performance of organizational media in the digital landscape. Effective media management and communication techniques are essential for developing favorable public perceptions and promoting organizational success in today's dynamic media environment. The researcher concludes that organizational media performance partially mediates the relationship between social media management and public perception, with significant indirect effects observed for all factors except for social communication goals, use of multiple platforms, and follower interaction
The effect of external factors on project perfomance of water and wastewater construction companies in Oman with moderating effect of organizational structure
Get PDFThe progress of any country is closely tied to the growth of its construction industry. The development of a construction project requires varying levels of work and a lot of input from both the governmental and private sectors. Construction project performance is critical for the country’s economic development, and there are a variety of elements that influence it. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of project external factors and organizational structure on the project performance of construction companies in the water and wastewater sector in Oman. The most important project external factors were selected in this study to explore the effect of these external factors on project performance with the organizational structure. The population for this study was the construction companies operating in the water and wastewater sector in Oman. This quantitative study was carried out with a survey questionnaire. A total of 113 questionnaires were received from project managers of construction companies. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software for descriptive, reliability, validity, and regression analyses. This study was successful in achieving its goals by looking at a variety of external factors and examining the organizational structure that has a substantial effect on the performance of construction projects. The findings of the study provide a comprehensive understanding of the various project parameters required to improve project performance, especially in Oman’s water and wastewater sector. This is consistent with the industry’s observation that technical improvements are causing quick shift in the conventional project management paradigms. In addition to the above, this study demonstrated that organizational structure has a significant effect on project success in Oman’s construction firms in the water and wastewater sector. In summary, contractor, customer, and project management elements are the most crucial project-related aspects for medium- and largesized construction enterprises
Faktor Media Sosial Memainkan Peranan Penting Terhadap Kemenangan Calon Pilihan Raya: Kajian Kes Di Dun N.24 Semenyih, Selangor
Get PDFAnalisis kempen PRU 14 menunjukkan bahawa Facebook berperanan sebagai sumber utama maklumat untuk masyarakat Malaysia. Sejauh mana media sosial telah memberi impak kepada proses politik Melayu di Selangor akan menjadi fokus utama kajian ini, mengeksplorasi bagaimana platform ini mempengaruhi pembuat keputusan pengundi dan dinamika politik tempatan. Untuk itu, kajian ini dibuat untuk melihat persepsi orang awam terhadap faktor media sosial mempengaruhi keputusan PRK DUN
Semenyih pada 2 Mac 2019, khususnya untuk mengkaji tahap literasi politik di DUN Semenyih, meninjau keberkesanan penggunaan media sosial dalam parti politik dan mengenalpasti jenis kempen melalui media sosial yang dapat memberi pengaruh dalam Pilihan Raya. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif di mana data kajian diperolehi melalui temubual secara bersemuka ke atas 7 responden yang meliputi 6 Pengundi Biasa dan 1 Pengundi Pos dalam PRK DUN Semenyih. Kajian mendapati bahawa
media sosial memainkan peranan yang amat penting kini untuk memberi kemenangan kepada calon yang bertanding dan media sosial seperti Facebook dan aplikasi whatsapp membawa dinamika baru kepada calon yang bertanding dalam pilihan raya. Dalam PRK DUN Semenyih ini, semua calon memuatkan aktiviti mereka, juga secara langsung untuk menyebarkan rakaman ucapan serta keratan kenyataan di Twitter dan aplikasi WhatsApp yang dimuatnaik dalam Facebook serta meraih banyak komen netizen. Hasil kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa responden sangat mengambil berat tentang maklumat-maklumat yang terdapat di media sosial dan pemahaman mengenai garis panduan media sosial terutamanya literasi politik. Kajian ini mencadangkan agar
kerajaan menggunakan sepenuhnya kuasa internet untuk menyampaikan agendanya kepada masyarakat di samping memastikan kempen dalam media sosial menepati tatasusila dalam memastikan perpaduan negara terus terpelihara
Determinants factors of service quality in a courier service
Get PDFThis study embarked on an in-depth exploration into the influence of service quality dimensions on the efficacy of service quality at Ninja Van UUM (NVU), directly addressing the persistent service quality challenges and evolving customer expectations outlined in the problem statement. Adopting a descriptive research design, the investigation scrutinized the impacts of timeliness, order accuracy, price fairness, information quality, and personnel quality on customer perceptions of service quality. Amidst the burgeoning e-commerce landscape and the essential role of courier services in the modern supply chain, this research highlights NVU's efforts to meet these critical customer service expectations. A comprehensive survey, garnering 141 valid responses, provided a robust empirical foundation for the study. Analysis, conducted using SPSS v27, applied both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to unearth significant insights. The findings underscored that timeliness, information quality, and personnel quality significantly and positively influence service quality, emphasizing their essential role in enhancing customer satisfaction. In contrast, order accuracy and price fairness did not emerge as significant influencers, revealing a complex perception landscape among NVU’s customers. This research enriches the corpus of knowledge on service quality, offering nuanced insights and practical recommendations for courier services, particularly NVU. It identifies strategic areas for operational improvement to elevate customer satisfaction and service efficiency, thereby enhancing overall service quality in the competitive courier service arena. By delving into the factors impacting service quality, this study illuminates key areas for development and strategic focus, aiming to foster a culture of excellence and the service quality at Ninja Van UU