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A Comprehensive Case Study on Traditional Weaving of Western Rajasthan
Get PDFThe present paper discusses an age-old craft practised in India named Pattu weaving. This weaving technique is based on the extra weft weave design. Along with the ground warp and weft, few extra bright colored yarns are used in this technique to weave beautiful motifs on the fabric during the weaving process. The craft follows the sustainable way of fabric manufacturing as the fabrics are made on the handloom and follow the traditional ways for pre-weaving process also. The craft becomes more relevant in the present scenario considering the fact that for the last few decades unsustainable practices have increased drastically due to the imbalance of demand and supply, scarcity of natural resources, advent of unsustainable technologies among the other factors. While traditionally, sustainable practices were an integral part of the lifestyle of human beings and balanced the eco-system of the earth. One of the ways for balancing the natural energy consumption is utilization of all natural resources wisely by reinventing traditional craft practices. Hence, the present study focuses on the materials, tools, techniques and processes used in the Pattu weaving craft. PASTLE analysis of the craft has also been done to understand the opportunity and challenges of the craft. Along with this, a comparative analysis of the traditional and contemporary raw materials, techniques, motifs, colour range and application of the craft have also been covered in this paper. For this study, the primary research is based on the information that was collected during Craft Research Documentation activity funded by the Ministry of Textiles, India. Data from Secondary research has also been added to strengthen the analysis
Measurement Of a Balanced Scorecard and SWOT Analysis in Consumer Lending Strategy of Bank Sumsel Babel Muntok
Get PDFThe balanced scorecard measures the overall performance of the organization from four perspectives: financial, customer, internal business process, learning, and growth. Under a quantitative research design, this research tries to measure the performance of consumer lending distribution at Bank Sumsel Babel Muntok branch by using Balance Scorecard perspectives, followed by a SWOT analysis and an assessment of the company's position according to the Internal External Matrix. The object of this research is one of the regional development bank's branches. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire, and secondary data were obtained through the financial report PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Sumatera Selatan dan Bangka Belitung (Bank Sumsel Babel). The matrix aligns with the company's SWOT, and the results are then explained using the IFAS Matrix (Strength - Weakness) and EFAS Matrix (Opportunities - Threats). The results of the IFAS and EFAS Matrix are depicted in the Cartesian SWOT Diagram. Based on the Cartesian SWOT Diagram, the distribution of multipurpose lending Bank Sumsel Babel Muntok is in quadrant I, where the strategy that needs to be implemented is aggressive. An aggressive strategy makes the organization's strengths in maximizing the opportunities available
Application Of Bibliometric Analysis on Root Growth Algorithm
Get PDFThe root growth algorithm has often been used to solve challenging optimization issues. It is one of the metaheuristic algorithms inspired by root growth in plant behaviors. An article reviewed and analyzed bibliographic data on metaheuristics but is not specific on the topic of root growth algorithm. Therefore, this article presents a bibliometric analysis based on the topic of the root growth algorithm. It reviews the publication from the Scopus database. Based on the search process done on 14 February 2023 using the keywords of root growth algorithm, this article managed to gather 1836 articles from 1976-2023. However, this article only focuses on Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics to ensure it relates to the area the researcher wants to explore. Moreover, articles in the year 2023 will also be excluded due to incomplete data. After the researcher limited the data to those areas, it was reduced to 837 articles. This article uses three types of software: Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer software, and Harzing’s Publish or Perish software to analyze the frequency, visualization mapping, and citation metrics analysis, respectively. The finding from the bibliometric analysis shows the researcher has noticed that the total publication keeps increasing rapidly from 2014 until 2022. The country that contributes the most to the root growth algorithm topic is China. Furthermore, the most productive author is Chen, H. and all the top 10 productive authors are from China except for Christofides, P. D., who comes from the United States. The top 10 sources of root growth algorithm research contributed over a quarter of the total articles (231 or 27.60%). The results of this study have significant implications for increasing the number of practices using the root growth algorithm in future research. Last but not least, bibliometric analysis on the topic of root growth algorithm is needed to identify influential publications, understand research trends, evaluate research impact, and identify potential research gaps in a concise manner, which helps researchers and readers stay informed, make informed decisions, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field
Bicara Cendekiawan MAAC 2024. Keputusan Kes Mahkamah Persekutuan Nik Elin Zurina: Dampak & Isu
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Tuan Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla
Peguambela & Peguamcara
Prof. Madya Datuk Dr. Shamrahayu Ab. Aziz
Pensyarah, Kulliyyah Undang-Undang Ahmad Ibrahim, Uiam
Tuan Musa Awang
Presiden, Persatuan Peguam Syarie Malaysia (Pgsm)
Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Nuarrual Hilal Md Dahlan
Timbalan Presiden Maac, Sesi 2022-2024
Profesor, Pusat Pengajian Undang-Undang, Uu
Freedom Of Information in Malaysia: International Legal Instruments and Restrictions Under National Law
Get PDFThe acceptance of Freedom of Information (FOI) as a fundamental mechanism for enhancing accountability and transparency in the public sector is widely recognized. Numerous international legal instruments (Conventions) have advocated for the establishment and enforcement of legal frameworks pertaining to the FOI. The FOI legislation serves two essential functions, namely enhancing democratic engagement and mitigating corruption within the public sphere. Despite the acceptability of FOI on the global stage, Malaysia lacks a comprehensive legal framework to address the right to access information, except for Selangor and Penang. Additionally, there are various national legislations that hinder the exercise of FOI. This article’s objective is to examine the use of the FOI concept within the framework of international legal instruments as well as the challenges posed by Malaysian national laws that impose limitations on its implementation. The objective is achieved by employing a doctrinal methodology that incorporates international legal instruments as well as Malaysia’s legislations (Constitution, Acts and Enactments) pertaining to the FOI. The findings show the restrictions under national law make it difficult to implement FOI legal regimes in Malaysia. This paper argues that implementing FOI can only be materialized through a comprehensive review of existing laws and administrative structure reform by adapting universal standards on FOI as stated under international legal instruments. This article serves as guidelines for policymakers intending to address FOI as the anti-corruption mechanism in public sectors. Moreover, recommendations are made for the implementation of FOI into Malaysia’s domestic laws
An Extended-Directional Mix-Efficiency Measure: Performance Evaluation of OECD Countries Considering NetZero
Get PDFConventional data envelopment analysis (DEA) models make the assumption of controllable inputs and desirable outputs. However, in many real-world applications, there are two major issues facing the management of decision-making units. The first one is how to deal with uncontrollable inputs whose levels are determined by exogenous fixed factors. The second is how to deal with undesirable outputs that are accompanied by desirable outputs. The effect of the operating environment is frequently captured by uncontrollable inputs and undesirable outputs. The modulation of these two factors into a directional DEA model is still in its infancy in the DEA literature. This paper proposes new directional mix-efficiency measure and slacks-based measure models. These two efficiency models are proposed in the context of uncontrollable inputs and undesirable outputs. The new metric looks at how well the input and/or output mix should change to achieve a fully efficient status by decreasing controllable inputs and undesirable outputs and/or increasing desirable outputs while keeping uncontrollable inputs constant. The new mix-efficiency measure is based on the directional distance function and the slacks-based measure. The usefulness and applicability of the proposed models are assessed by measuring the eco-efficiency of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries. The aim of the application is to measure efficiency in the context of NetZero, with a specific focus on reducing CO2 emissions. The findings reveal that six countries—France, Luxembourg, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the UK—have achieved eco-efficiency; therefore, these countries function in the constant returns-to-scale (CRS) regio
An Empirical Analysis of the Correlation of Agricultural Sectors in the Chinese Stock Market Based on the DCC-GARCH Model
Get PDFThe paper selects the daily trading data of three stocks in the agricultural sector of the Chinese stock market from 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2021. It uses the DCC-GARCH model to study the correlation between these stocks to examine the volatility and conductivity of their risks. The results show that the correlation between the Shanghai Composite Index and stocks of agriculture of China exhibits time-varying characteristics and dynamic. The fluctuations in correlation are large. This study fills the blank of comparative study on risk volatility and correlation between different stocks in the same stock market by using DCC-GARCH mode
Agricultural Programme and National Development in Nigeria: Assessing the Impact of the Anchor Borrowers Programme
Get PDFThe Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) was introduced in 2015 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide loans for farmers, create jobs, increase agricultural productivity, and create employment to ensure national development. The study employed ordinary least squares regression analysis to examine the program’s impact on national development. The explanatory variables considered include employment in agriculture, food export bill, and food import bill, while the dependent variable is gross domestic product (GDP). The findings revealed that the Food Import Bill, which was 0.2694 (27%) before the program, reduced to 0.0102 (1.02) after the program. Also, the country’s food export bill, which was 0.2884 (28%) before the program, was reduced to (1.7). In contrast, employment in agriculture, which was -0.0534 (-5.3) before the program, further deteriorated to -0.8200 (-82%) after the anchor borrowers’ program. This implies that the anchor borrow program failed to meet the desired expectations. Other findings of the study identified late disbursement of loans to non-farmers, disbursement of funds during off-farming seasons, ineffective loan recovery mechanisms, diversion of loans for non-agricultural purposes, insecurity challenges, and climatic conditions as some of the factors that militate against the efficacy of the program. The paper, therefore, recommends the inclusion of community leaders in identifying agricultural practitioners for loan disbursement and recovery, prompt disbursement of funds, the supply of farm equipment and seedlings rather than cash, and the inclusion of insurance coverage to mitigate the effects of other risks associated with insecurity and climatic trajectories
Assessing the Mediating Role of Student Engagement on the Relationship between Student Interactions and Student Performance in Entrepreneurship Education
Get PDFPrevious literature suggested that more studies are needed in the context of technology mediated learning in entrepreneurship education. Hence, this study aims is to gauge the understanding of the factors influencing student performance for the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (ENT300) subject. This study is underpinned by the Social Learning Theory: Groups, Nets, and Sets. This study was conducted in the Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch (UiTM Perlis) using survey. 281 students had participated in this study. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS. Since the research model for the study was reflective-formative, the second order approach was used to assess the structural model. The results of this study reveal positive influence between Student Interactions and Student Engagement, as well as between Student Engagement and student performance variables (Satisfaction, Efficiency, and Effectiveness). Also, Student Engagement plays a significant role as a mediator between Student Interactions and student performance variables. This study contributes to the literature of the development of Social Learning Theory: Groups, Nets, and Sets. Finally, this study makes practical contributions to the higher learning institution that plans to use a technology mediated learning approach for large enrolment subjec