13 research outputs found
Study of Pakistan pilot project farmer-leaders to Nepal
No full textFarmer participation / Irrigation management / Farmer managed irrigation systems / Irrigated farming / Sustainable agriculture / Institution building / Pakistan
Keperluan program pembangunan profesional (CPD) terhadap profesional juruukur di Malaysia
No full textThis study focuses on the importance of CPD to the professional and practice of surveyors. Learning is a life long process. Thus, CPD is describing as a tool to increase and enhance the skills and knowledge of the professional according to the current needs and wants of the industry. There are three objectives of this study, firstly, to identify types of CPDs’ activities preferred by the professional. Secondly, to investigate the effectiveness of CPD towards the enhancement and maintain the skill, knowledge, quality of service as well as work quality and also to reduce professional negligence’s. Thirdly, to investigate each elements of skill, knowledge, service quality and work quality that can be achieved from the CPD activities. The original contribution of this study is firstly, from the knowledge perspective, this will add to the base knowledge of CPD especially to the surveyor profession which is still limited in Malaysia. Secondly, from the perspective of the professional and practice, this study is able to create awareness and understanding of the professional to further enhance the needs and wants of the industry to keep up with the current scenario. This study adopted quantitative (questionnaire survey) and qualitative method (personal interviews). Questionnaire survey was carried out to valuers and quantity surveyors, and thirty one (31) responded. In addition, an interview was also carried out to valuers and quantity surveyors. The key findings of the research demonstrate the significance of CPD to professional surveyors i.e. the valuers as well as the quantity surveyors. It is proven that the CPD is enhancing the skill, knowledge, service and work quality. In addition, the CPD also able to develop self confidence, increase the level of expertise and able to reduce professional negligence. The findings provide insight into; (i) the major elements achieved from a CPD are amendment of act and regulations, current issues, guidelines and new acts, (ii), Types of preferred CPD activities by ranking are seminar, convention, workshop, forum, congress and technical visits, and (iii) CPD is a tool to obtain knowledge and skill which is the basis of a successful professional. It is compulsory for every professional notwithstanding their area and knowledge requirement to enhance their knowledge through educational activities such as CPD, apart from their formal education
Study on affordable housing issues among middle Income groups (M40) in Malaysia
No full textOwning a house is an essential part of a human's fundamental needs. The establishment of affordable housing that is adequate in number and fulfils livable home standards is the major challenge in housing issues. Previous studies have found that the current interventions are insufficient in allowing average Malaysians to buy a home. The affordable housing-related issues that arise in Malaysia are not about the number of affordable houses in the market; however, it is about the availability of these houses for the middle-income groups. This study aims to investigate the issues and challenges faced by the middle-income group in dealing with affordable housing issues. This study is based on data from a sun1ey questionnaire adapted from a past research which was similar in terms of affordable housing issues among middle-income earners. The data were analysed and evaluated to rank the issues and provide recommendations. The findings suggest the establishment of an affordable housing agency to track and process affordable housing applications and approvals. The study results also suggest revising and improving the current affordable housing systems to help the middle-income groups to eventually own their first home. It is anticipated that the study can unravel the problems with affordable housing in this country
Current Review on Issues and Challenges for the Immovable Property Auction Process In Malaysia
No full textThe immovable property public auction process is a legal mechanism used to revoke the rights of original owners who have violated a contract. Banks will sell distressed property when a borrower fails to repay their housing loan. There is a significant knowledge gap in understanding Malaysia's immovable property auction processes. This research aims to address this gap by reviewing existing literature, gathering secondary data, and addressing the need for more standardization in the public auction procedure. The findings have significant benefits for stakeholders in property auctions and aim to enhance the auction process by developing standardized standards
A Review of the Issues and Challenges of Immovable Property Auction Process in Malaysia
No full textThe public auction process for immovable property is a legal procedure employed to invalidate the rights of original owners who have breached a contract. Banks will liquidate distressed assets when a borrower defaults on their mortgage. A significant knowledge gap exists about the auction processes for immovable property in Malaysia. This study seeks to fill this gap by analysing current literature, collecting secondary data, and highlighting the necessity for greater standardisation in public auction procedures. The findings provide substantial advantages for parties in property auctions and seek to improve the auction process through the establishment of standardised procedure
Conceptual Framework of Residential Satisfaction
No full textResidential satisfaction is described as a sense of comfort, with what one needs or wants to achieve in a building. The paper aims to establish a residential satisfaction framework that will consist of essential determinants. Comprehensive analysis of the literature is undertaken to determine criteria which consist of characteristics of housing, neighbourhoods' characteristics, social demographic characteristics, behavioural characteristics. These characteristics become one concept of residential framework serve the purpose of measuring the level of residential satisfaction. With this framework, it will help the researcher specifically define and collect information to obtain specific data. Â
Keywords: Residential; Satisfaction; Housing.
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.223
Improving the practice of real estate e-auction in Malaysia: an exploratory study / Syahmimi Ayuni Ramli ... [et al.]
No full textNowadays, internet auctions are employed instead of traditional auction procedures. This is attributed to information and computer technology advancements, e-commerce technologies, a vast catchment market, and other considerations. The online real estate auction has been used globally and in Malaysia. The High Court of Malaya now uses the EAuction System for public real estate auctions in Malaysia. However, EAuction practice in Malaysia has been asked to be discontinued since it interferes with the auctioneer's profession, and bidder data privacy has been compromised, potentially resulting in losses for bidders and others. This research aims to improve the current practice of real estate EAuctions in Malaysia, with a particular emphasis on the High Court of Malaya E-Auction. Thus, the research objective to be met is to propose the improvements to the practice of real estate E-Auction in Malaysia. Meanwhile, the methodology for this research is based on primary data, which includes journal, book, conference, and seminar papers, by provides a set of questionnaires to the respondents from the public, bidders, and auctioneers themselves. The questionnaire was circulated using Google Forms, and two hundred fourteen (214) individuals participated in the survey as panel in the auction sector. The acquired data would be analysed using descriptive, crosstab, and content analysis. As a result, the research discovered a need to strengthen the auction industry, particularly the E-Auction System High Court of Malaya, in order to guarantee that the real estate auction sector remains relevant and contributes to Malaysia's economic development
An oscillation effect on MHD radiative Casson fluid flows in an asymmetric channel through group theoretical analysis
No full textThe flow has been made by considering oscillation and radiation effects for the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Casson fluid model within an asymmetric wavy channel. Oscillation occurs during the flow by taking into account the pressure gradient across the ends of the channel. The governed mathematical statement is handled analytically by choosing the group theoretical method. The partial differential equations (PDEs) of the governed system are transformed into ordinary differential equations (ODEs) by calculating the symmetries. Further, the mathematical problem is concluded and the graphical results are shown for the following emerging parameters: Casson fluid parameter β, wavelength λ, oscillation parameter ω, Reynolds number Re, Hartmann number M, radiation parameter R, heat source–sink parameter Q, and Peclet number Pe. The magnitude of velocity profile f(η) increased with an increase in β, λ, Re, and K. With variations of H and ω, f(η) decreased. The temperature profile θ(η) increased when the values of Pe, Q, and R increased.The accepted manuscript in pdf format is listed with the files at the bottom of this page. The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the manuscript may differ slightly between what is listed on this page and what is listed in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript; that in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript is what was submitted by the author
World nations priorities on climate change and food security
No full textThe present food system (including production, transportation, processing, packaging, storing, retail, and consumption) is a source of nutrition for the great majority of the world population in addition to supporting the livelihoods of about 200 million people. Food supply per capita has increased by more than 30% since 1961, this is accompanied by more use of nitrogen fertilizers (showing an increase of about 800%) and water resources for irrigation (with an increase of more than 100%). Global food security will continue to be an international concern for the coming 50 years and even beyond. Crop yield has fallen in many areas recently due to decreasing investments in infrastructure and research, as well as due to growing water scarcity. Climate change is a global concern irrespective of borders. The poor nations are highly vulnerable to climate change and are at high risk. Food security is directly dependant on the food chain and the associated food system process. All dimensions of food security could be affected by climate change in complex ways. Approximately, 15 countries are highly vulnerable to food insecurity due to climate change, from Asia and Africa. Most of these nations are not able to cope with or counter the impact of climate change on an urgent basis. However, some countries have developed their national strategies and adaptation plans to alleviate the negative impacts of climate change. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
Mathepoly: exploring the impact of gamification on students’ motivation and engagement in mathematics
No full textThe declining interest of Malaysian students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education is alarming in preparing them for Industry Revolution 4.0. Despite efforts to enhance STEM education, students STE Mathematics subjects to be dry and unengaging, largely due to traditional teaching methods that fail to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm. For this reason, it has become necessary to develop educational strategies utilizing gamification and technology to maintain student interest. Gamification that involves adding game-like elements to classroom settings has become increasingly popular in education, especially for teaching Mathematics. Researchers have studied how gamification can boost student engagement, motivation, and learning experience. This study is to explore the impact of gamification in Mathematics education through the creation and implementation of "Mathepoly", a game inspired by the classic Monopoly but infused with mathematical concepts and technology. Incorporating Mathepoly board with QR codes linked to Quizizz platform enhances the application of technology and makes the learning experience more engaging. This study employed quantitative analysis based on questionnaire adapted from ARCS model incorporate three components of motivation; attention (A), confidence (C), and satisfaction (S). One of the ARCS components which is relevant (R) was replaced with perceived learning effects (PLE). Two components corresponding to engagement, both emotional and cognitive also included. The questionnaire includes 20 items that used a 5-point Likert scale. The results indicated that gamification through Mathepoly increase student motivation and engagement. Additionally, there are significant positive correlation between motivation and engagement. Thus, this indicates a high impact of using Mathepoly as a gaming tool for mathematics education
