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Automated detection of individual tree parameters using terrestrial laser scanning data / Mohamad Amirul Hafiz Md Shukri ... [et al.]
No full textThe National Forest Inventory aims to provide current information on forest resources for planning, management, development, and maintenance purposes, as well as quantitative and qualitative data on forest resources. Although destructive sampling is the most accurate method for obtaining tree information, it requires substantial resources, is time-consuming, and labour-intensive. This study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness of Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) in extracting tree parameters in comparison to conventional methods. The results revealed a strong positive correlation between field-measured Diameter Breast Height (DBH) and manually extracted DBH from TLS point cloud data, with an r value of 1.0 and a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 1.48 cm. However, the relationship between field-measured height and manually extracted height from TLS point cloud exhibited a weak correlation, with an r value of 0.70 and an RMSE value of 7.9 m. In conclusion, TLS data has a significant impact on enhancing the management and monitoring of the inventory status of tropical forests in Malaysia
Position tracking control of an electromechanical hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis / Zulkiffli Abd Kadir ... [et al.]
No full textThe walking ability of the elderly is a major global health concern. Most of the elderly experience walking difficulties such as decreased walking speed and loss of balance as well as coordination. To address this issue, a mechanical orthosis called the hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO) has been designed to assist elderly individuals and hospital patients in performing therapeutic treatments. However, the existing standard HKAFOs have several limitations including high energy consumption and overloading of the hip and lower limb joints during walking activities. Therefore, this study aims to enhance the standard HKAFO by developing an electromechanical HKAFO (EM-HKAFO). The study involves developing a two-degree-of-freedom mathematical model of a double pendulum using Lagrange formulation to represent the HKAFO structure and evaluate the kinematic motions of the lower limbs. The performance of the proposed walking aid is evaluated using an actual instrumented EM-HKAFO focusing on its effectiveness in achieving a desired walking angle of 25º. The result indicates that the difference between simulation and experimental data is within an acceptable error range of 14%. Overall, this study contributes to the advancement of mobility aids and enhances the quality of life for elderly individuals and patients in need
Effect of bottom ash on rheological and physico-mechanical properties of high early strength self-compacting brick (HES-SCB) / Nazirah Mohd Apandi ... [et al.]
No full textThis study delves into the environmentally responsible application of bottom ash (BA), a prevalent waste product from coal combustion in power plants, which constitutes 15% – 25% of total coal ash in Malaysia. The improper disposal of BA is a significant environmental hazard, with the potential to contaminate groundwater and soil, thereby affecting biodiversity and land usability. This study focuses on the novel application of BA in high early strength-self compacting brick (HESSCB), known for its rapid strength development and satisfactory flow properties, eliminating the requirement for mechanical vibration during placement. The research meticulously evaluates the substitution of BA for sand in HES-SCB, with a special focus on its influence on the fresh and physico-mechanical characteristics of the bricks. Among various mixes, the 20% BA replacement level emerged as the most significant, demonstrating a superior balance of rheological and physico-mechanical properties, thereby underscoring BA's viability as a sustainable fine aggregate substitute in HES-SCB production. This mix is designated as HES-SCB due to its distinct properties: achieving high early strength essential for rapid construction processes and exhibiting selfcompacting qualities that ensure ease of use and uniformity in application
5-day programme by UiTMCPP English Language Club at Kampung Kuala Sin, Sungai Petani, Kedah / Noor Azli Affendy Lee, Nazima Versay Kudus and Nor Hanim Abd Rahman
No full textFrom November 18 to 22. 2024. the UiTMCPP English Language Club successfully conducted a community programme in Kampung Kuala Sin. involving university students and two lecturers from the Academy of Language Studies. The initiative encompassed various impactful activities organized under three main projects: ASSETS: Madrasah Visit & Exchange of Knowledge 4.0. Mesra Gotong-Royong Ummah Kampung Kuala Sin. and Fun-tastic English Journeys. These projects aimed to strengthen community ties, promote education, and enhance the quality of life for the local residents. Day 1 & 2: ASSETS: Madrasah Visit & Exchange of Knowledge 4.0 Volunteers were hosted by Maahad Riyadhil Quran (MRIQ). where they stayed for five days. Culinary Arts students prepared lunch and dinner for all participants, including 17 tahfiz students and five MRIQ staff. The first day began with an ice-breaking session to foster connections between university and tahfiz students. This was followed by a public speaking session by programme advisor and English lecturer, Mr. Noor Azli Affendy Lee, aimed at boosting the tahfiz students' confidence in communication. In the afternoon, the students participated in English Station Games conducted by English Club members, which were followed by sports and religious activities, including Maghrib lectures and Islamic studies led by the MRIQ principal
Layang-layang / Noraziah Mohd Amin
No full textLayang-layang, terbanglah.
walau ke mana angin mcmbawamu,
melewati gunung. menjenguk desa,
menegur bendang, menyapa ladang.
melambai hutan, menyentuh awan.
Di atas mengintai mentari.
di bawah menjeling bumi,
angin membawa tubuhmu pergi...
Layang-layang, terbanglah,
jangan biar putus talimu.
atau tersangkut hingga kusut.
atau hanyut dipukul ribut.
Eratkan tubuhmu berpaut.
pada tali yang setia mengikut
Tales of tree life / Nur Fatin Shahmina Mohd Fauzey
No full textA tree, akin to the lives we lead,
Where joys and sorrows both find heed.
Each branch is a story, rich and bold,
Some are vibrant with life, others grow old.
Birds alight on branches fair.
While others wilt in vacant air.
Pruned we are. as life takes a toll.
Yet always finding strength in the soul.
In the end. though some may mourn
Urutan sukan tahap 1: sentuhan terapi untuk kesejahteraan fizikal dan mental / Rofiza Aboo Bakar
No full textPada 16 hingga 17 November 2024, penulis berpeluang menyertai kursus Urutan Sukan Tahap 1 yang dianjurkan oleh Recuperer Sports Rehabilitation Centre di Puchong, Selangor. Kursus ini telah berlangsung dan jam 8 pagi hingga 5 petang pada kedua-dua hari. Recuperer Sports Rehabilitation Centre diasaskan oleh Encik Mujeeb Rahman, seorang pakar urutan sukan yang pemah berkhidmat di Institut Sukan Negara dan kini bergerak secara profesional. Sebagai seorang pengajar Bahasa Inggeris, penulis menghadiri kursus ini kerana minat untuk mendalami manfaat urutan sukan, terutamanya dari sudut kesejahteraan mental dan fizikal. yang sering ditekankan oleh kerajaan dan Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO). Menariknya, yuran penyertaan penulis telah dibiayai oleh Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang
Free Market 8.0: generosity and sharing / Seng Hui Zanne
No full textOn the 24th and 25th of October, students and staff from Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang (UiTMCPP) came together for the Free Market 8.0, a two-day event organised by the Malaysian Academy of SME and Entrepreneurship Development (MASMED), UiTMCPP to promote generosity and a more sustainable lifestyle. Various departments and faculties participated in the Free Market, including the Academy of Language Studies. The initiative encouraged participants to give away pre-loved items. They could bring items they no longer needed and exchange them for something they found useful, or simply donate without expecting anything in return. Free Market 8.0 created a space for sharing and reusing instead of discarding, providing an opportunity to reduce waste by passing items to others who could give them a second life
The unpredictable storm / Wan Noorli Razali
No full textThe skies grew dark, the winds arose,
A tempest brewing, chaos it shows.
The world unravels, untamed, unkind,
A storm of life, in heart and mind.
The winds may howl, the waves may crash.
Yet hope remains in the aftermath.
For when the storm subsides, we see.
The beauty born from adversity.
Clouds of doubt they cast their shade.
Dreams once bright begin to fade.
The rain, it falls, unyielding, cold.
Washing away the plans we hold
Evaluating the efficacy of digital design platform in improving public speaking proficiencies / Nurfazlina Haris ... [et al.]
Get PDFIn the wake of COVID-19, educational institutions worldwide rapidly shifted from traditional in-person instruction to fully virtual or hybrid classrooms. This study investigates the role of multimedia design guided by the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) in enhancing student engagement within an online Public Speaking course at UiTM Sarawak, Malaysia. Specifically, three CTML components are examined: video animation, video organization, and working memory overload. A purposive sampling approach yielded 103 student participants, representing an 80.62% response rate. Data was collected via a structured questionnaire comprising 22 items adapted from established CTML and engagement scales. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression, were employed to analyse the relationships between the CTML factors and student cognitive engagement