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CONCEPTS, PRACTICES AND LEGAL AWARENESS OF ETHICS AND INTEGRITY AMONGST KG. SEBERANG TAKIR’S COASTAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, KUALA NERUS, MALAYSIA: THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER.
No full textEthics and integrity are important to community development because they influence the success of numerous forms of public and private development assistance programs. However, there is inadequate research on ethics and integrity in the context of coastal community development in Malaysia. Hence, this preliminary research’s main objective is to get an initial picture of the state of understanding of the concepts, practices and legal awareness on ethics and integrity amongst Seberang Takir’s coastal community members; where downward mobility is prevalent among inshore fishermen, labourers and small traders. Intense urbanization and drastic increases in tourism and commercial activities means that the success of community development programs depends on the recipients’ ability not only to uphold ethics and integrity in their daily lives, but also to monitor actions and decisions of other stakeholders as well. This preliminary study uses convenience sampling comprising 23 participants who are government officials, university students and committee members of a mosque at Seberang Takir in the Kuala Nerus district. A Google Form questionnaire comprising seven questions specifically on ethics and integrity, and seven questions on law reveals notable findings, showing that: (i) professing to ethics and integrity does not prevent respondents from ethical misconducts; (ii) 41.1% of respondents are ambivalent, in agreement and strongly in agreement of unqualified people getting various types of government assistance; (iii) 52.2% agree and strongly agree that leaders of organizations/community groups should compromise ethics and integrity if doing so means that the quality of life of their members/subordinates can be improved; and (iv) there is a clear splitting of views amongst respondents on transgressing against ethics and integrity even if no law is broken. This explains why despite the high level of trust that they have in the law, more than 90% agree and strongly agree that the law in Malaysia is still not effective and must be amended. Hence, it is imperative that participants’ levels of understanding on ethics, integrity and law be increased through knowledge transfer so that the concerns identified above can be rectified
ASSESSING A COUNTRY'S SECTOR-SPECIFIC LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF INDIA'S MARINE-PRODUCT SECTOR
No full textCountry-wise Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is insufficient to guide changing policies for different sectors with varied logistics requirements and perspectives. Each perspective has various measures, and hence a battery of scales is mandated to measure the performance for an individual sector like marine, agriculture, and similar. For the marine-product sector of India, scores are transformed and combined to follow normal distributions enabling parametric analysis. A method of sector-specific logistics performance index (LPI-S) is proposed addressing multi-dimensional, multi-scale response categories satisfying the desired properties of an index. An empirical illustration is given to assess LPI-S for the marine-product sector in India, combining responses of 141 Indian marine exporters in a battery with nine dimensions. The proposed method generates continuous, monotonic data, and distributions of dimension/battery scores are normal. The LPI-S scores have better arithmetic aggregation admissibility, even if lengths of dimensions are different. In addition, it identifies critical dimensions, detects changes by longitudinal data, and dimension-wise elasticity reflecting the sensitivity of the dimension from snap-shot data. Irrespective of dimensions and types of data, the proposed methodology uses the sensitivity of a dimension on LPI-S to help policy makings separately for individual categories to improve logistics efficiency. The study identified eight crucial dimensions associated with marine product logistics. The sensitivity of these dimensions in the descending order of importance were - Information system, Regulatory process, Safety & Security issues, Timeliness and Completeness efficiency, Sustainability in logistics, Operating conditions, Logistics facility pricing, Quality of Logistic services, Transportation Networks and Logistics infrastructure. Such ordering of dimensions help in deciding policy priorities
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF FRUIT EXTRACTS OF Momordica charantia (var. charantia and var muricata)
No full textMomordica charantia, commonly known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is native to tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia. It is mainly used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various illnesses. This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial and antioxidant activity of two variations of fruits of M. charantia (var charantia and var muricata). Both samples were extracted with methanol and the crude extracts were subjected to phytochemical screening. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid, steroid, tannins and terpenoid in var charantia crude extract, whereas var muricata contained alkaloid, flavonoid, tannins and terpenoid. The susceptibility bacteria tests were performed by the disc diffusion method using six bacteria targets, with three strains of gram positive (Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus, Streptococcus aureus) and three strains of gram negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Crude extract of var muricata showed medium antibacterial potential against S. Aureus and P. Aeruginosa, while var charantia showed medium antibacterial potential against E. coli with an inhibition zone between (10-15 mm). Both extracts of M. charantia showed the lowest total antioxidant activity by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity
PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX (GST) IN MALAYSIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW
No full textThis study aims to explore both the perceptions and awareness of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia. Tax knowledge is an essential component to enhance public awareness of GST. Knowledge concerning multiple advantages of GST for the nation in the long run is not well known to the public. Nevertheless, previous studies have noted that the increase in consumers’ level of awareness of GST. It is suggested that future studies can examine tax governance to investigate the tendency of tax avoidance and evasion among taxpayers
SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TURNOVER INTENTION: TESTING THE MEDIATION EFFECT OF PERSON-ORGANIZATION FIT
No full textThe study’s overarching goal was to experimentally investigate how Person-Organization Fit (POF) mediates the connection between a Supportive Work Environment (SWE) and an employee Turnover Intention (TI). Academic staff from Malaysian Research Universities (RUs) were be selected using a technique of convenience sampling. Multiple items from previous studies were incorporated into questionnaires to collect responses utilizing quantitative methods. Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were performed using the Smart PLS 3.2.8 software sampling technique for statistical analysis and testing the proposed hypothesis. The results of this study are meant to demonstrate why SWE is linked favourably and significantly to TI. Furthermore, POF worked as a mediator between an SWE and TI relationship. This study finds that university management should continue developing ways to deliver SWE to establish a healthy environment for employees, which would lessen their willingness to resign. The literature connecting SWE and TI will benefit significantly from this research while stressing the essential retention aspects that must be considered. Additionally, the study explains the constraints and scope of future research
SCREENING OF THIRD FILIAL (F3) SEGREGATING POPULATION FOR SALT TOLERANCE IN CEREAL: A REVIEW
No full textCereal crops such as maize, wheat, rice, and others are cultivated in every part of the world. However, cereals crop cultivation globally has been affected by salinity stress. Salinity stress causes a reduction in the growth, yield and productivity of cereal crops. Hence, to overcome the problem related to salinity stress, several plans are made to develop a salinity tolerance cereal variety. Therefore, various strategies, from phenotypic and molecular screening, have been introduced to develop salinity tolerance cereal varieties. Salinity tolerance is a crucial trait that must be inserted into cereal crops to maximize the yield productivity of cereals crops. The objective of this review is to undergo screening for salinity tolerance in the third filial (F3) segregating population of cereals to identify the large amounts of lines correlated with salt tolerance which were further used in the breeding process. Besides, the selection process of F3 and other populations of the cereals is conducted on yield and yield components and the correlation between traits linked with salt tolerance. Thus, this review study will focus on the screening and selection process of the F3 and other generations on salinity-tolerant and high-yielding cereals developments
THE INFLUENCE OF GREEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON SUSTAINABILITY: MEDIATING EFFECT OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
No full textManaging sustainability is one of the complex tasks and significant challenges companies face. Therefore, companies must organize their human resources to gain green objectives to achieve proactive sustainability. On the other hand, investing in knowledge is critical, as knowledge management will strengthen the firm’s intellectual capital. Additionally, the literature gap revealed that empirical researches associating green IC are still less than the need from growing economies, including Indonesia. This conceptual paper incorporates well-thought-on sustainability in Indonesian oil and gas companies, analysis of green intellectual capital, and mediated by green human resource management. Finally, the practical implications of this research offer a new literature review and model to assist the top management of oil and gas companies in Indonesia. It intends to understand what factors may affect both directly and indirectly and develop and improve green human resource management practices in oil and gas companies in Indonesia
DISTRIBUTION OF BENTHIC FORAMINIFERA IN THE CORAL REEFS ECOSYSTEM OF PULAU BIDONG, TERENGGANU, SOUTHERN SOUTH CHINA SEA
No full textA study on the distribution of benthic foraminiferal species in the surface sediments of coral reefs was carried out in Pulau Bidong in the southern South China Sea (SCS). Samples were collected at 12 sites around Pulau Bidong at water depths ranging from 5 m to 30 m. Live (rose bengal stained) and optimally preserved empty tests of benthic foraminifera were analysed based on their chamber and apertural characteristics observed under binocular microscope (Leica Zoom 2000). The results revealed that 32 genera of benthic foraminifera were found in the coral reefs sediments. Amphistegina was the most abundant genus with relative abundance of 68% and frequently recorded at depths of between 10-15 m and 25-30 m. Other common genera that were found were Calcarina, Elphidium, Heterolepa, Heterostegina, Quinqueloculina, Peneroplis and Triloculina. These genera showed depth distribution preference in the shallow water zone (5 m depth). The highest diversity index (2.3) and number of taxa (26 genera) were recorded at station W2, located at the western part of Pulau Bidong. The lowest diversity index (0.2) and number of taxa (seven genera) were recorded at station S3, located at the southern part of Pulau Bidong. The frequency distribution and diversity of benthic foraminifera in the study area were related to water depth
PENGARUH KETAGIHAN GAJET DAN INTERNET TERHADAP KECERDASAN EMOSI PELAJAR
No full textGajet dan Internet telah membawa norma baharu dalam hampir semua aspek penting kehidupan. Tidak dinafikan banyak aspek positif daripada penggunaan gajet dan Internet namun, penggunaannya yang berlebihan boleh mengganggu perkembangan emosi. Tujuan kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk mengkaji pengaruh ketagihan gajet dan Internet terhadap kecerdasan emosi dalam kalangan pelajar di Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). Dengan menggunakan persampelan rawak mudah, 370 pelajar sarjana muda telah dipilih sebagai responden bagi menjawab soal selidik iaitu Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS-SV), Internet Addiction Test (IAT) dan USM Emotional Quotient Inventory (USMEQ-i). Analisis regresi berganda telah digunakan untuk mengukur pengaruh ketagihan gajet dan Internet terhadap kecerdasan emosi pelajar. Dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa tahap ketagihan gajet, ketagihan Internet dan kecerdasan emosi dalam kalangan pelajar berada pada tahap yang tinggi. Dapatan daripada analisis inferensi iaitu regresi berganda menunjukkan terdapat hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara ketagihan gajet dengan Internet terhadap kecerdasan emosi pelajar. Hasil kajian ini akan menyumbang kepada literatur penentu kecerdasan emosi pelajar serta dapat memberi manfaat kepada usaha universiti untuk mengenal pasti tindakan yang relevan bagi memastikan kecerdasan emosi pelajar berada pada tahap yang lebih baik
TEMPERATURE AND SALINITY CHARACTERISTICS IN THE SOUTHERN SOUTH CHINA SEA AND STRAIT OF MALACCA
No full textTemperature and salinity characteristics in the southern South China Sea and Strait of Malacca are investigated using CTD data and the global ocean model HYCOM. CTD data were obtained from cruises taken in March 2015, March 2019, and July-August 2019. The results showed that the average reading of temperature and salinity in the Strait of Malacca during March 2015 was 28.60±0.708 °C and 32.61±1.01 psu, respectively. The average readings during March 2019 were 29.31±1.593 °C and 32.38±0.884 psu, respectively. The average temperature and salinity in the Strait of Malacca during the August 2019 cruise were 29.63±0.701 °C and 32.52±0.553 psu, respectively. Meanwhile, in the southern South China Sea, the average readings in July 2019 were 28.98±0.310 °C and 33.07±0.126 psu and in August 2019 were 27.94±1.01 °C and 33.36±0.363 psu. Seasonal variations presented by the 15-years (1997-2012) HYCOM climatological model show that the sea surface temperature is warmer by approximately 1 - 2 °C during the southwest monsoon months (June-July-August) than during the northeast monsoon (December-January-February) in the southern South China Sea. The seasonal temperature variations in the Strait of Malacca are not significant except for the southern part. The sea surface salinity exhibits no clear seasonal cycle except for the coastal areas