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Environment Parameter Of Successful Edible Bird Nest Swiftlet House In Terengganu
No full textMost edible bird nest (EBN) swiftlet farming industry enterpreneurs suffered losses due
to lack of knowledge in providing the right environmental parameter factors in their EBN swiftlet
houses as EBN production is influenced by various environmental parameter factors such as air
temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, light intensity, internal and external sound
levels in swiftlet houses. This study compared environmental parameter factors in coastal, rural
and urban areas in Terengganu to investigate environmental parameter factors that play a critical
role in determining the success of a swiftlet ranching venture. Air and surface temperature, relative
humidity, light intensity, and sound level were recorded in 30 EBN swiftlet houses in three different
area; 10 in coastal, rural and urban area in Terengganu respectively. Mean EBN and individual
swiftlet population were 81 nests, 210 individuals in rural; 53 nests, 137 individuals in coastal and 23
nests, 59 individuals in urban area. Rural area houses had most suitable range for swiftlet adaptation.
EBN production was significantly higher in swiftlet houses with suitable environmental factors such
as air and surface temperature were 30.1oC, relative humidity 83.7%, light intensity 0.16 lux, with
sound 47dB (internal) and 68dB (external). As such, rural areas will be most productive to build EBN
swiftlet house
A Survey Of Malay Genome Project (MGP) From Malaysian Perspectives
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine understanding and significance of MGP research from
the perspective of academicians of public universities in Malaysia using the exploratory
sequencial mixed method i.e. structured interview and questionnaire. Apparently, the findings
demonstrate that knowledge and exposure related to MGP research among academicians from
Malaysian public universities are still limited since such study is regarded exclusive in nature. In addition, the main focus of MGP research has been on genetic structure of the Malay
population in Malaysia and also medical benefits it may offer such as diagnosing genetic
diseases which have been pioneered by researchers from the University Science of Malaysia
(USM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia
Feasibility Study Of Vacuum Technology Integrated Fused Deposition Modeling To Reduce Staircase Effect
No full textFused deposition modeling (FDM) is currently one of the most used AM technologies and has
been around in various industries since its tremendous offering. Most semi-molten layered
thermoplastic surface often uneven, which lead to rough and poor surface finish. The FDM
process involves temperature gradient since the material extrude was in a semi-molten state.
The thermal stresses present and affect the surface quality. This paper proposes an idea of
using vacuum technology to reduce the “staircase effect” parts printed. The FDM machine
remains in a rectangular acrylic chamber, an oil-flooded-vacuum pump connected will absorb
the air inside the chamber until desire pressure while printing object. Mitutoyo SJ-301
portable surface roughness tester and optical microscope used to analyze the quality of surface
finish. Result reveal with vacuum technology, improve 9% from normal print
Status Of Population, Occupation And Seasonal Habitat Displacement Of Alien Bird Species In West Java Tropical Forest, Indonesia
No full text“Invasive Species” is defined as an alien species that is non-native (non-indigenous, foreign or exotic) to a particular ecosystem. Commonly, they are intentionally or unintentionally introduced into an ecosystem. It is suspected that the discovery of a population of Finch-billed Myna in the forest of West Java resulted from the indirect influence of the bird trade. This bird is one of the endemic birds in Indonesia. Commonly, the Finch-billed Myna is a resident bird in Sulawesi islands. However, we found them in Tangkuban Parahu Mount, West Java. The population of Finch-billed Myna in Tangkuban Parahu Mount is 17-24 individual of three group colonies. The occupation areas are Abria, Awi leuga and Manggu. The vegetation density is higher than Myna’s former habitat (0,055 ind/m2) and Myna’s recent habitat (0,028 ind/m2)
A structural equation model for evaluating user’s intention to adopt internet banking and intention to recommend technology
No full textAlthough several prior research projects have focused on the factors that impact on the adoption
of information technology, there are limited empirical research works that simultaneously
capture technology factors (UTAUT2) and customer specific factors (perceived technology
security and intention to recommend) helping users adopt internet banking. Thus, the current
study aims to develop an integrated technology adoption model with extended UTAUT model
and perceived technology security to predict and explain user’s intention to adopt internet
banking and intention to recommend internet banking in social networks. A quantitative
approach based survey was conducted to collect the data from 398 internet banking users. For
statistical analysis, structural equation model (SEM) approach was used. Convergence and
divergence with earlier findings were found, confirming that performance expectancy, effort
expectancy, social influence, hedonic motivation and perceived technology security had
significant influence on user’s intention to adopt internet banking. Additionally, IPMA analysis
show that among all constructs hedonic motivation and perceived technology security had the
highest impact on user’s intention to adopt internet banking. For researcher, this study provides
a basis for further refinement of technology adoption model while for practitioner improving
security factor (perceived technology security) may turn users towards adoption of internet
banking
WIND SPEED ON ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF) OF RADIO SIGNAL
No full textEast coast of Peninsular Malaysia has received average wind speed up to 55km/h which equivalent to 15.4m per second and 30 knot, especially during monsoon. These circumstances had affected the radio signal by degrading its strength and quality. This study observe the relationship of wind speed and radio signal in Ultra High Frequency band. The statistical spearman correlation were applied and graph relationship of two variables were plotted in order to investigate these two variables. The measurement were done at 24 hour in February and July 2016 at Kusza Observatory. Analysis of result shown that high correlation strength (r = 0.555) was indicated in first of observation (1-O) at frequency of 382.5MHz. No high correlation were quantified in second of observation (2-O). These findings related to the observed high wind speed which is brought high of water vapor, hence attenuating the radio signa
NON-IONIZING RADIATION EXPOSURE: ELECTRIC FIELD STRENGTH MEASUREMENT AROUND SELECTED BASE STATIONS IN KUALA NERUS
No full textThe human technology advancement grows rapidly especially in telecommunication sector, led to the construction of more base stations tower (BST). The non-ionizing radiation (NIR) produced is believed to have adverse impact on living things and caused public concern. This study is conducted to measure electric field (EF) strength around several selected BST around Kuala Nerus. The measurement is carried out using circular patch antenna designed and fabricated for frequency up to 3GHz, connected to spectrum analyzer. In this research, the measured values are compared with the international standard recommended by ICNIRP then were also compared with previous study from several locations around Malaysia. The result shows an increase in the values of electromagnetic field radiation. The result of this study could be used for health risk monitoring and also benefit telecommunication service provider
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF JUGGLING SKILL BETWEEN SEPAK RAGA AND BULU AYAM
No full textThe uses of sepak takraw ’s ball for daily training for children might cause injury, while contact between the foot and ball due to hard and heavy structure. This study aims to examine the differences of kinematic juggling between sepak raga and bulu ayam. Eight participants within the age 13.63 (±0.52) years old were asked to perform 20 trials of sepak sila and s epak kuda juggling using raga ball and bulu ayam . Digital Motion Analysis software was used to analyze the kinematics parameters. One-way repeated measure ANOVA was implemented to examine the differences between the sepak raga and bulu ayam . The finding shows that there are no significant differences of kinematic juggling between sepak raga and bulu ayam in sepak sila juggling skills as well as sepak kuda juggling skills (p > 0.05). The young athlete could choose either raga ball or bulu ayam for skill acquisition depending on their comfort
DETERMINATION OF CARCINOGENIC POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN AIR SAMPLES IN IRBID, NORTH JORDAN
No full textAir samples were collected at an urban site and a rural (BERQESH) site during February (2017) until March (2017) to determine concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Air. The extraction process was done by using Soxhlet apparatus and methylene chloride as solvent. The sample clean up step is performed by solid phase extraction. The analysis of PAHs samples are carried out by GC/MS. Low molecular weight PAHs dominated in all samples such as acenaphthylene, fluorene and anthracene, while high molecular weight PAHs was not detected. The total mean PAHs concentration in summer in Rural Area (92ng/m 3 ) is higher than that in winter (46 ng/m 3 ). In addition, PAHs total mean concentration in the day time is higher than that in the night time. The total mean PAHs concentration in summer in Urban Area (124 ng/m 3 ) is higher than that in winter (75 ng/m 3 )
A cataract surgery barrier model in Malaysia
No full textCataract is a serious public health problem as the most common cause of blindness. Timely cataract surgery is required to prevent visual loss. Our
‘Cataract Surgery Barrier Model’ illustrates the barrier in accessing cataract surgery services in Malaysia. Issues include their perceived need for
sight, apprehension, physical status, family support, financial adversity, nondisclosure of their visual problems, belated needs for better sight, social
stigma, miscommunication and delayed referral. Factors at the specialist level are accessibility, bureaucracy, waiting time and cost. This model is
designed to elucidate the effect of delayed presentation, detection, and referral procedure on the timing for cataract surgery