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Optimization of Cleaning Condition of Historic Textiles Based on Iranian Ancient Texts
Get PDFThis paper studies the fourth principle of Allama Shirazi Kendi treatise related to the Hegira 11th century about use of two materials of Arabic gum and plant Seidlitziarosmarinus in order to remove pomegranate juice stains from textiles. The investigation with the aim of reviving the traditions is focused on realizing how and why the use of the mentioned materials in removing juice stains from cotton textiles is discussed. Since removing the pomegranate juice on cellulosic fibers because of chemical bond establishing with the fiber is difficult, materials used such as Arabic gum (Acacia Senegal) and Seidlitziarosmarinus (Chenopodiaceae) in terms of composition and effectiveness of the method has been studied experimentally. To simulate the experimental sample, parts of cellulosic fabrics was used and impregnated and stained with pomegranate juice. Highlights of this recipe are conditions and the execution of the mentioned process which by the CCD (Central Composite Design) is capable simultaneously design and optimize the independent variables such as temperature, time and other interfering factors in the cleaning operation. Evaluation of performance of materials used was done by a Reflection Spectrophotometer that while confirming the effectiveness of the material being presented, results in achieving optimal conditions on using materials with a high degree of desirability
Role of the Masjid in Disaster Management: Pleminary Investigation of Evidences from Asia
Get PDFThe Masjid (Mosque in English) has historically played a vital role in the spiritual, moral and social upliftment of the Muslim community. Nevertheless, the role of the masjid has remained largely undocumented, and unrecognised in the development and disaster studies. Although the role of the masjid in disaster situations in many Muslim countries is evident, very little study has been undertaken to document its role as a development agent. Hence, investigating the potential of the masjid in disaster situation is an effort to describe and explore the functions and roles of a mosque in responding to a disaster. It has been remarked that the masjid has the potential to play a role in disaster management in early warning systems, as an information centre, an evacuation site and even with contingency planning. The role of the masjid during emergency response has received appreciation from the victims and the community. However, the potential has not yet been fully explored. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to explore and document the role the masjid has played in disaster management in various Asian countries and based on it develop a model of the potential role, the mosque can play in building the community resilience for disaster management in the Muslim countries
A Study of Direct Cost Drivers in the Construction Industry in Nigeria
Get PDFReports of project cost failure have caused the public to lose confidence in the ability of cost advisers to effectively predict and manage construction costs. This study therefore aims at providing a basis for accurate anticipation, allocation and control of direct costs of buildings. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the perceptions of consultants and contractors concerning the factors that drive the escalation and disparities of the direct costs of building and evaluate the level of agreement in their perceptions of effect of the factors among the states in south-south, Nigeria. A pilot study was used to establish population frame, from which 335 consultants and 544 contractors were used for analyses. Data were obtained using structured questionnaire. The tools used for data analysis were descriptive statistics, mean score, Kruskal-Walis test and Mann-Whitney U test. The results show high agreement in contractors and consultants’ perceptions of the relative effect of 80 selected factors among all the states. It is concluded that direct costs are most significantly affected by 13 factors, while the influence of the factors are similar across the states.The study recommends that construction stakeholders should be mindful of the influence of these internal and external factors which cause cost escalation, variation and disparities over places and time during cost anticipation.The factors should be incorporated during cost allocation and utilized during cost control. Adequate priority should be given to effective planning, site and macroeconomic related issues prior to and during construction
The Issues of Unemployment in the Three Main Districts in the State of Perak Darul Ridzuan: Case Studies of Kinta, Manjung and Kuala Kangsar
No full textUnemployment is a problem which will affect various situations both social and economic development of a nation. Unemployment is one of the macroeconomic problems that signal the inefficient use of capital resource in the market. It is a stress condition faced by the community especially the unemployed people which will result in self destruction and low self-esteem. The paper discussed on the unemployment issues in the Districts of Kinta, Manjung and Kuala Kangsar in the state of Perak. Kruppe et al. (2007), defined unemployed as a person searching for employment through various channel such as advertisement agencies, sending out resume, or placing or answering advertisements and capable to work.
In addition, the person also considered as unemployed if they are waiting response from any work agencies (Bradbury, 2007). A survey of 203 respondents were conducted randomly to identify the current socio-economic condition and the issues faced by the unemployed person in the three district of Kinta, Manjung and Kuala Kangsar in Perak. The result of the survey indicated that 35% of respondents were female, aged between 21- 25 years old (36.4%) and unemployed for more than 6 months. In addition, majority of respondents (57.1%) used newspaper as the medium to search for jobs rather than online internet search and did not know about the existence of local employment agencies i.e. PEKA located in Ipoh (13.8%)
QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Get PDFQuantum meruit claim is an ordinary claim that arises in the construction industry which is compensated for works and labor where no price has been agreed in the contract. Most of the quantum meruit claim cases drawn by the court rulings were focusing on the practice of new construction projects only. Currently, the quantum meruit claim is little known in the construction industry especially for the conservation projects. Conserving an existing building involvesinaccurate pre-determined works in terms of extent, specifications, duration, and cost. There are many major drawbacks and limitations of conserving a heritage or old building which will thwart the process of quantum meruit claim. This systematic review article focuses on the use of quantum meruit claim in conservation projects. The objective of this study is to investigate the limitation factors of quantum meruit claim in conservation projects. This study adopted Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) by utilizing an online database. Accordingly, 20 articles and 23 precedent court cases were resulted to be analysed systematically. This study managed to develop 4 limitation factors of quantum meruit claim for conservation projects which are (i) nonavailability of contract, (ii) undetermined price, (iii) lack of experiences and skillful parties, and (iv) improper documentation provided for conservation projects. Eventually, two recommendations for the use of future researchers were presented at the end of this research
Measuring Use Patters among Malaysian Neighbourhood Parks Users
Get PDFThis study validates the use pattern scales of park users’ for Neighbourhood Parks context in Malaysian residential area. Samples of 414 daily park users in two neighbourhood parks in the Klang Valley area were achieved. The measures on use pattern were developed using three use pattern scales which are activities, passive activity and active activity. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were used to validate the instrument. Results showed good-fit indices on each construct confirming the theory behind each and every items used in the study. Despite several reduction on the items, the CFA on use pattern yield a good internal consistencies making it suitable for it’s use in the research design as well as future research focusing in measuring the use pattern aspect of neighbourhood green
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Geospatial Analysis in Monitoring Land Use Encroachment into Heritage Site in Bujang Valley
Get PDFThis paper attempted at studying the applications of GIS and satellite remote sensing as a land use planning tool in monitoring a development expansion surrounding heritage area in Bujang Valley, Kedah. This research identified the development expansion around the heritage sites in determining a specific boundaries for heritage site in the context of land use planning. The analysis of catchment area for heritage sites has been identified by using GIS and satellite image of SPOT 5.The analysis of development pattern was obtained from temporal images of SPOT 5 using images and layering techniques which have been tested in Bujang Valley, Kedah.
The results showed that there were prominent changes in the study area throughout the 11 year period (2004-2012). Supervised land classification analysis showed significant changes of land covers of forest, agriculture and built-up area. Overall, forest land was converted to agriculture and built-up areas while in some localities agriculture land was converted into built-up areas especially in the surrounding areas of the heritage sites.
This study showed there was greater value in terms of archaeology and anthropology in handling the issues of urbanization. Simultaneously it presented the analysis of remote sensing and GIS technology which have provided a new direction in handling this issues globally