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Conceptual Design Approach of Hybrid UAV (Huav): Technology Enabler for Aerotourism in Malaysia
Get PDFThe introduction of Aerotourism using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is timely due to the importance of strong, positive destination
image and how it works to influence tourist destination selection and satisfaction, as well as destination sustainability. UAV has certain
advantages over piloted aircraft missions, which include the lower operating cost, improved safety, flexibility in mission planning, less
expensive remote sensing platform, more rapid deployment capability than piloted aircraft and closer proximity to the target requirement.
The increasing trend of UAV (fixed wing and rotorcraft) as part of image capturing and live telecasting has prompted many tourism operators
to migrate into this autonomous technology. Unfortunately, due to its restricted design configurations and requirements related to
fixed wing and rotorcraft UAV such as the need for landing strip and long endurance has receded the ultimatum usage of this technology.
This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework of Aerotourism for destination image enhancement, as well as addresses the conceptual
approach of Hybrid UAV (hUAV) by integrating fixed wing with rotorcraft. It is predicted that this enabling technology will achieve
the smooth transition from hover to cruising and the realization of Aerotourism in Malaysia. This research could be considered as a
breakthrough for Malaysian destination image, thus it could further boost the tourism industry in Malaysia
Therapeutic potential of pomegranate antioxidant compounds in ameliorating opiate addiction
No full textOpioids are ethical drugs yet one of the most abused on a global scale. They are used as analgesics in the management of moderate to severe pain especially those associated with chronic and terminal diseases. Although this class of drug presents fewer side effects, the most worrisome are tolerance, dependence and addiction. The pharmacological management strategies of opiate addiction require oral administration of long-acting opioid receptor agonists or partial agonists and opioid antagonists. However, these measures present marked demerits that include withdrawal symptoms, dependence, relapse of opiate abuse and in some instances unfavourable pharmacokinetic profile of the drugs. Pomegranate fruits are enriched with antioxidant polyphenols that modulate addiction pathways and neurotransmitters. These polyphenols have the tendency to antagonize or block opioid-induced tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. This review article highlights the potential of pomegranate antioxidant-rich compounds in ameliorating opiate addiction. Furthermore, studies that show potential for synergism between the conventional opioid agonists and antagonists in the pharmacotherapy of opiate addiction are also explored
Hukum Anak Luar Nikah Menjadi Imam Solat
No full textKedudukan dan status anak luar nikah sering menjadi perbincangan dalam masyarakat termasuk mengaitkan kesahan tindakan mereka khususnya dalam perkara ibadat. Artikel ini bertujuan menghuraikan pandangan Islam terhadap status anak luar nikah dan hukum anak luar nikah menjadi imam solat berjemaah. Beberapa penulisan serta fatwa-fatwa yang dikeluarkan oleh pihak berkuasa fatwa di peringkat kebangsaan dan antarabangsa dirujuk dan dianalisis. Hasil kajian menunjukkan anak luar nikah tidak sah tarafnya dan tidak boleh dibinkan kepada bapa biologinya. Meskipun begitu, status mereka sebagai seorang manusia yang merdeka perlu dihormati dan dilayan sebagaimana manusia biasa. Para fuqaha juga telah sepakat mengharuskan anak luar nikah menjadi imam dalam sembahyang jika syarat dan kriteria seorang imam dapat dipenuhi serta sekiranya tiada orang lain yang sah tarafnya yang layak dan boleh menjadi imam. Jika ada bersama anak luar nikah tersebut orang lain yang sah tarafnya yang layak dan boleh menjadi imam, para fuqaha telah berbeza pendapat mengenai keharusan anak luar nikah menjadi imam. Hasil daripada perbandingan antara pendapat-pendapat fuqaha terdahulu, pendapat yang mengharuskannya lebih kuat dan lebih sesuai untuk diterima pakai dalam suasana semasa dan realiti masyarakat pada hari ini
Athar Istikhdam Istirotijiyyat al-Tafkir bi Sout Aalin fi Tahsin Maharat al-Tahadduth lada Mutaalimiy al-Lughotil al-Arabiyyah fi Malizia
No full textThis study aimed to identify the effect of using thinking aloud strategy to improve speaking skill
among learners of Arabic language in Malaysia. To achieve the objectives of the study,
several Arabic language learners from University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Malaysia
have been chosen to participate in this study. The study sample consists of (30) students, they
are then divided into two groups; the first experimental group consists of (15) students studied
the Arabic language using the thinking aloud strategy, and the control group consists of (15)
students studied using traditional method of teaching. A test has been used in this study; the
test speaking skills (pre and post). Results of the study indicate significant differences at
(α=0.05) due to the instruction strategy used in favour of those taught through thinking aloud
strategy in the speaking test
Testing the Impact of Electronic Information System on Employees’ Performance in Jordanian Industrial Companies
No full textDespite the significant contributions of electronic information system that were highlighted by literature, yet studies investigating the impact of electronic information system on employees’ performance in Jordan industrial context are quite limited. Hence, this study is conducted to examine the Impact of Electronic Information System on Employees’ Performance in Jordanian Industrial Companies. The data was collected from 63 industrial companies in Amman Stock Exchange, whereas simple random sampling was used to select 433 administrative employees who served as respondents in the survey. Exploratory factor analysis EFA and CFA were conducted on the constructs before proceeding to run the Structural Equation Modeling in AMOS 24. The results of the study of Structural Equation Model reveled that electronic information system has a statistically significant positive direct effect on employees’ performance. Conclusively, it could be deduced that the application of electronic information system in Jordanian industrial companies was quite high. This is logical because of increased competition in the industrial sector, both internally and externally, as well as the widespread availability and low cost of the electronic information system in Jordan, compared to other countries and the government initiatives, which encourage the use of technology in different sectors
Korelasi antara Projek Genom Melayu dengan Akidah Islam
No full textProjek Genom Melayu (PGM) merupakan penyelidikan berkaitan genom bangsa Melayu yang dipelopori oleh dua buah Universiti Awam (UA) di Malaysia iaitu Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) dan Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) yang menfokuskan penghasilan produk farmaseutikal dan mengenal pasti asal-usul bangsa Melayu itu sendiri. Walaupun ia sangat bermanfaat kepada masyarakat Melayu, penyelidikan ini masih terikat dengan etika sains dan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan berkaitan perundangan dan keagamaan. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan menghuraikan kerangka teori kajian dan mengenal pasti hubungan antara PGM dengan akidah Islam seterusnya mencadangkan Indeks Pematuhan Akidah Islam (IPAI) terhadap PGM sebagai tapisan kedua selapas etika sains. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang dikenali sebagai Kaedah Campuran Penerokaan Berturutan (Exploratory Sequencial Mixed Method) terhadap literatur utama dalam bidang berkaitan menggunakan analisis kandungan dan soal selidik terhadap ahli akademik UA di Malaysia menggunakan perisian IBM SPSS 21.0. Kajian ini mendedahkan bahawa terdapat hubungan yang positif antara pembolehubah-pembolehubah kajian (p-value < 0.05) iaitu PGM dengan akidah Islam (0.403), akidah Islam dengan IPAI (0.639) dan PGM dengan IPAI (0.304). Oleh yang demikian, integrasi antara PGM dengan akidah Islam mampu menghasilkan penyelidikan saintifik yang selari dengan ajaran Islam di samping memberi nilai tambah terhadap korpus ilmu pengetahuan semasa
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
Nutritional Status And Health Profile Among Single Mothers In Kota Bharu, Kelantan
No full textThe objective of this cross-sectional study is to determine the nutritional status and health
profile of single mothers in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. A total of 100 single mothers aged 18-59
years old were involved in this study. Assessment of blood glucose, blood pressure, height and
weight and food consumption were done to each respondent. Results showed that the random
blood glucose level of 82.0% single mothers was normal (within 4.4-8.0mmol/L), 18.0%
exceeded 8.0mmol/L although only 10.0% of them were diagnosed with diabetes based on
clinical history. Meanwhile, 46.0% had normal blood pressure level. The result showed that
33.0% of the subjects have normal BMI, 6.0% of them fall in the category of underweight,
39.0% were overweight and 22.0% were obese. It is suggested that future intervention
programs should focus on preventing obesity problems related to chronic diseases
IN VITRO ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY OF ORTHOSIPHON STAMINEUS EXTRACT AGAINST DENGUE VIRUS TYPE 2
No full textIn this study, Orthosiphon stamineus aqueous leaves extract was tested against dengue virus
type 2. Cytotoxicity screening against Vero cells using MTT assay showed that the CC50
values for extract is 5 mg/ml. The antiviral activity towards Dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2)
was investigated by observing the morphological changes, which were further confirmed the
cellular viability evaluated by MTT technique. The selective indices (SI = CC50 / EC50) for
the extract is 13. These results demonstrate that the extract prepared from O. stamineus
possesses phytochemical compound that was non cytotoxic to the cell with potential antiviral
activity. These species are good candidates for further activity-monitored fractionation to
identify active principles
IMPACT SEDIMENTATION TO COMMUNITY STRUCTURE MACROZOOBENTHOS IN SEGARA ANAKAN LAGOON
No full textChange of structure community of Macrozoobenthos due to sedimentation has apparently
contributed to a reduction of the quality of the aquatic environment, particularly in Segara
Anakan Lagoon. This study aims to determine the extent to which the effects of sedimentation
and nutrients in the Segara Anakan Lagoon on macrozoobenthos community structure. The
method used in this study surveys. Primary data collected are nutrients, macrozoobenthos,
sedimentation rate and secondary data. The results showed that the rate of sedimentation in
the dry and rainy season was 0.067 to 2 m/s and 1.61 to 2.00 m/s respectively