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PublicationThe development of a web-based claims system(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2009)
; ;The main purpose of this study is to develop a computer system for University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) staff to make claims via electronic media. Since this system is Web-based, staff can make claims anywhere, anytime and at any locations. This method can overcome not only human errors but also more efficient, fast and accurate. Therefore, this system can also save time, effort, and administrative costs. In this study, active server pages (ASP) has been chosen to make the calculation and also to generate reports. After the system has been developed, a test was conducted using forms that have been simulated manually. The purpose is to enable the researcher to make comparison with the ones made using the developed system in order to detect errors or flaws from the manual simulation in the system.1 33 -
PublicationKajian perbandingan pencapaian pelajar Melayu dengan pelajar bukan Melayu bagi program Sarjana Muda Perniagaan (Kepujian) (Keusahawanan Kejuruteraan) di Universiti Malaysia Perlis(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-03)
; ;Tengku Suriani Tengku YaakubSyarifah Fairuz Syed RadzuanPendidikan tinggi merupakan satu arena yang mencabar bagi mahasiswa membina potensi diri untuk masa depan. Pelbagai program pengajian pendidikan tinggi boleh diikuti di Malaysia. Pelajar melayu turut tidak ketinggalan perlu mengharungi arena ini demi masa hadapan yang dirancang. Persaingan wujud sesama pelajar di arena pendidikan tinggi. Masing-masing berebut-rebut mengejar pencapaian Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) yang baik. Pencapaian CGPA akan membezakan tahap pencapaian pelajar semasa di universiti. Kajian lUI dilakukan bagi membandingkan pencapaian peJajar meJayu dengan pelajar bukan melayu bagi program Sarjana Muda Pemiagaan (Kepujian) (Keusahawanan Kejuruteraan) di Universiti Malaysia Perlis. Perbandingan dibuat dengan menganalisis peratus bilangan pelajar dalam julat yang ditetapkan. Data yang ditunjukkan dalan jadual-jadual dan rajah-rajah dibahaskan untuk tujuan perbandingan. Pada akhir kajian ini diusulkan cadangan-cadangan untuk meningkatkan pencapaian pelajar melayu.11 5 -
PublicationA simulation study of wireless network performanceWSN technology has now become ubiquitous due to its flexibility, efficiency and affordability. For example the nodes in a WSN can be easily deployed in any targeted area and last for many years. The nodes can supply reliable data from within the environment with minimal disturbance to the target area.However challenges remain in providing real-time communication in some communication hostile conditions. It may not always be possible to leave the sensors in situ but instead data collection is through the use of mobile a WSN. For example as a vehicle fitted with sensing devices passes through an area of interest data is collected and relayed at certain gateway nodes back to a backhaul network for processing.In this paper our aim is to analyse the interference caused by a mobile jammer node to the stationary transmitter and receiver nodes in a network by using the OPNET Modeler software. This is early stage work aimed at developing a mobile WSN node in our future research.
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PublicationPerformance analysis of a mobile wireless sensor network using the OPNET simulator( 2014)
; ;Robert StewartSean KennedyReal-time monitoring applications have been greatly enhanced with the existence of the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology. The evolution of WSN has also created opportunities for emergency response applications. In addition to offering services by using static WSN technology, mobility is also important and is the focus of the research presented in this paper. The benefits of using a mobile WSN is in reducing the amount of hardware deployed, where a large target area is to be monitored and reducing the impact of obstacles in the line of sight between the sensor motes and the gateway etc. Thus, the integration of mobility in WSN has become of interest to researchers. Providing real-time communication remains challenging to the research community. In this work, we aim to evaluate wireless network performance where mobility of the WSN exists in the network. The network model is created in a network performance analysis software tool, namely, OPNET Modeler. In this paper we analyse the bit error rate and throughput of the transmission when a mobile transmitter is sending data to a set of stationary receivers in the presence of interference. -
PublicationResource allocation to mitigate channel interference in mobile wireless sensor networks(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2015)
; ;Robert StewartSean KennedyWireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are formed with multiple sensor nodes that use the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol. The WSN can operate in 16 different channels in the unlicensed Industrial, Scientific and Manufacturing (ISM) 2.4 GHz spectrum. The WLAN or IEEE 802.11g/n protocol also operates in the same spectrum. Additional problems arise when the WSN is mobile. Mobile WSN's are more efficient in scenarios where mobility is needed to collect data from remote target areas. Moving nodes may encounter overlapping frequencies from WLAN coexistence in its journey. Therefore, WSN channels have to be allocated intelligently to avoid channels overlapping with the WLAN. However with mobile WSN the WLAN networks encountered may have random spectrum allocation depending on the WLAN technology in place. A good resource allocation approach is needed for the sensor nodes to dynamically change their working channel to avoid the overlapping channels which cause interference to the network (either WSN or WLAN) which impacts the service delivery. This paper focuses on the interference when the mobile WSN and WLAN both exist in the same building. The analysis presented is based on the percentage of packets dropped and percentage of packet re-transmitted for each sensor node in the experiments. The outcome of this research will be valuable to research and development of WSN applications in terms of reliable service delivery.2 20 -
PublicationSpeed optimisation of the mobile PAN coordinator for QoS enhancement in IoT networks(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2016)
; ;Robert StewartSean KennedyThe Internet of Things (IoT) network is typified by deployments such as a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). These WSN's are commonly deployed within a target area for a specific task such as farm monitoring and asset movement control. A group of sensors are typically led by a Personal Area Network Coordinator (PANC). In some situations like in large scale greenhouse monitoring, mobile PANC are required to eliminate energy-hole issues and hence improve the performance of the WSN. The energy-hole issue is a problem caused by the depleted cluster head nodes. In this paper we analyse the performance of a WSN with a mobile PANC. Using inputs from previous empirical studies we designed a scenario of a mobile PAN coordinator using a simulation package. The performance was evaluated. The mobile PANC speed and contact time is monitored and the average network throughput and delay are measured. Based on an analysis of these results a comprehensive set of guidelines are provided for operators of IoT networks. These guidelines optimise the network performance and ultimately lead to cost savings for network providers.4 17 -
PublicationMacroeconomic factors affecting CO₂ emissions in Malaysia: ARDL approachEnvironmental degradation has always been discussed by previous studies. This is because environmental degradation can have impacts on human health. The global temperature is expected to continue to increase in the next 100 years. Therefore, it is important to investigate the determinants of CO₂ emissions in the long run and short run in Malaysia. Data ranging from 1985 to 2014 were collected and the ARDL approach was employed. The results show that economic growth can be detrimental to the environment in both of the long run and short run. The results also show that population can have deleterious effects on the environment in the long run only. Therefore, enhancing economic growth and increasing the number of population should be controlled to ensure that the environment can be preserved.
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PublicationThe relationship between socializing activity and compulsive Internet use among students in primary schoolThis study was conducted with the aim to identify the relationship between socializing activities factor with compulsive Internet use among primary school student in Taiping Perak. This study use quantitative method. The questionnaire were distributed to 2 primary school and involve 100 primary school student in Taiping Perak as a sample in this study. The findings of this study indicates that there are high degree of positive relationship between socializing activity with compulsive Internet use.
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PublicationE-training and development, motivation and employee performance among academicians: case study of academicians in UniMAPThe purpose of this study is to examine the e-learning and development; motivation and job performance among academicians in Universiti Malaysia Perlis. The finding of this study has shown that e-learning and development is the key factor in enhancing job performance among academicians. The other finding was e-learning and development was also seen as a tool to motivate academicians in producing better quality work.
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PublicationThe factor of availability facilities at home and compulsive Internet use among primary school studentsThis study was conducted with the aim to identify the relationship availability facilities at home with compulsive Internet use among primary school student in Taiping Perak. This study use quantitative method. The questionnaire were distributed to 2 primary school and involve 100 primary school student in Taiping Perak as a sample in this study. The findings of this study indicates that there is a positive relationship between the availability of facilities at home and compulsive Internet use among primary school students.
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PublicationThe relationship between the use of social media technology and healthy life style practice among undergraduate studentsThis study was conducted to identify factors of social media use as a healthy lifestyle practice among Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) students’. This study used a quantitative approach. About 100 UniMAP students’ were involved in answering the research questionnaire. The results show that WhatsApp is the most commonly used by UniMAP students. The findings of this study shows that there is a significant relationship between interaction factors with healthy lifestyle practices among UniMAP students. The findings of this study also shows that there is a significant relationship between information factors with healthy lifestyle practices among UniMAP students. Based on the result in this study, its shows that social media is not only used for entertainment or social purposes but also for healthy lifestyle practice.
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PublicationProposing an integrated multi-criteria decision making approach to evaluate total quality management best practices in Malaysia hotel industryAlthough numerous studies have focused on significant role of total quality management (TQM) in literature, little attention has been paid to using the multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) approach for analysis of TQM practices especially in the context of hospitality. The purpose of this study is to identify, prioritize and evaluate the TQM best practices in hotel industry by integrating the DEMATEL and ANP approaches. DEMATEL is employed to determine the interrelationships among the main practices and sub-practices while ANP is employed to examine the weights of main practices and sub-practices. The results of this study indicated that employee management had the first rank among other practices whereas the second and third rank encompass customer relationship management and leadership respectively. The findings of this study has shown guidance to practitioners to implement proper TQM in their organizations, effectively by using the suggested set of identified TQM best practices.
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PublicationMusic video as intervention therapy in reducing depression among Malay female juvenile detainees in rehabilitation center(IOP Publishing, 2020)
; ; ;The purpose of this study is to examine the use of music video as intervention tool in reducing depression among the Malay female juvenile detainees in rehabilitation center in one of the northern state of Malaysia. This is an experimental study which uses BDI II with a cronbach alpha of 0.86 in assessing the depression level with a dimension of physical, behaviour, education and life perception, self-perception and, family and society. The findings of this study concluded that music video (relaxation therapy) can be of an effective tool in reducing depression with a condition that the therapy itself must not exceed two times within four weeks in a row. Physical, behaviour and, education and life are the most significantly associated with the use of music video intervention (relaxation therapy).17 3 -
PublicationAnalysis of factors related to the choice of cesarean section delivery at RSUD Dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda AcehIn Indonesia, cesarean section is generally performed when there are certain medical indications, as an act of ending a pregnancy with complications. Besides, it also becomes an alternative delivery without medical indication because it is considered easier and more convenient. The rate of cesarean delivery in Indonesia has exceeded the maximum WHO standard limit of 5-15%. The rate of cesarean delivery in Indonesia is 15.3% in the last 5 years. This research is analytic, with a cross-sectional approach, the sampling technique was by accidental sampling with a total of 85 respondents, carried out on May 12-June 20, 2018, at RSUD Dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh. Data collection was done through distribution of questionnaires, then the chi-square test is performed with a 95% confidence level and a significance limit (a=0.05). Univariate analysis was obtained from 85 respondents, most respondents chose cesarean section delivery with medical indications of 70 respondents (82.4%), multipara parity of 46 respondents (54.1%), experiencing preeclampsia as many as 45 respondents (52.9%), have a history of cesarean section that is 54 respondents (63.5%), experience premature rupture of membranes that are 49 respondents (57.6%) and experience fetal distress that is 52 respondents (51.2%). Bivariate analysis showed parity (p=0.002), preeclampsia (p=0,000), history of cesarean section (p=0.003), premature rupture of membranes (p=0,000) and fetal distress (p=0,000). There is a relationship of parity, preeclampsia, history of cesarean section, premature rupture of membranes, and fetal distress with cesarean section selection with medical indications at RSUD Dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh. The need for the Hospital, especially obstetricians and gynecologists to consider cesarean section indications more to avoid labor with the cesarean section which is not a medical indication.
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PublicationCompulsive Internet use among students in primary school: the role of parenting monitoringThis study was conducted with the aim to identify the relationship between parenting monitoring factor with compulsive Internet use among primary school student in Taiping Perak. This study use quantitative method. The questionnaire were distributed to 2 primary school and involve 100 primary school student in Taiping Perak as a sample in this study. The findings of this study indicates that there are high degree of negative relationship between parenting monitoring and compulsive Internet use among primary school students.
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PublicationThe factors related to the midwife’s universal precaution practice in childbirth assistance in delivery room Tgk. Chik Ditiro Hospital Sigli(AIP Publishing, 2020)
;Rizky Swastika Renjani ;Evi Handriani ;Raudhatun Nuzul Z. A.13 1 -
PublicationSocial commerce in stimulating buying behavior intention, creating compulsive buying and inducing credit card debts among online usersThe purpose of this study is to examine and analyse studies on article journals on the use of social commerce and how does it stimulate buying intention which lead to compulsive buying with the incurring of credit card debts among online users. Online users were then defined as social media-network users. It has been found through the article journals reviewed first; the more active online user was in using the social media-network platform the more likely will be involved in social commerce activities. Second, the more communications (customers reviews) transferred pertaining to purchasing; the higher motivation in inducing interest to buy products which can lead to compulsive buying. Thirdly, as subsequence to customers reviews, the offers of sales and promotions among companies who were using social commerce platforms increases the use of credit card and thus, incurred higher risk of becoming in debt towards financial instituions which can lead to psychological distress and unhappiness in workplace.
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PublicationUnderstanding green technology from Malaysian online news(AIP Publishing, 2020)
; ; ;Marniati MarniatiMalaysia's commitment to a green Malaysia is unquestionable, particularly with the inception of the National Green Technology Policy a decade ago. One of the key objectives of the policy is raising the awareness of, and educating the general public on green technology since their understanding of it will influence how they receive relevant initiatives. This study, therefore, explores how green technology is portrayed in online news as it is a source of information on the subject. We asked what messages are projected, and particularly if the idea of collaborative efforts required for the success of green technology initiatives is reflected in the news. A scrutiny of 35 news pieces yielded from an internet search suggests that there is low public interest on green technology. The message conveyed to the public is that green technology is commonly the "job"of the government, with very little relevance to the individual. While notions of collaboration between key players are relayed through the news, the scarcity of reporting on the role of academia is of concern.24 2 -
PublicationSpatial crowdsourcing: opportunities and challenges in motivating Malaysian women’s participation in Gig economyRecent growth in the gig economy system has triggered Malaysia to venture into crowdsourcing initiatives including spatial crowdsourcing platforms that required specific-location of tasks to be conducted physically. This new phenomenon offered opportunities to crowd workers to improve their economy and livelihood by generating income through physical tasks such as e-hailing, food delivery, and household chores. Despite the opportunities, there are also challenges faced by crowd workers, who can be anybody including women. Women are one of the specific targeted groups identified to support Malaysia’s economic growth. To fully harness the benefits of spatial crowdsourcing trends for women, it is necessary to understand the factors that motivate them to participate in spatial crowdsourcing platform since it is still in the infancy state. This paper presents the preliminary exploratory study using semi-structured interviews to investigate the women’s motivational factors to participate in spatial crowdsourcing platforms. Thematic analysis was performed to identify the pattern of themes from the data gathered. Several intrinsic and extrinsic factors were identified, and trust emerged as one of the primary concerns among women to participate in this new phenomenon.
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PublicationPerformance analysis of heterogeneous database management system (DBMS) synchronization using message Digest 5(AIP Publishing, 2020)
;Ayu Helinda ;Zuhar Musliyana ;Desita Ria Yusian TB ;Mahendar Dwipayana ;Currently, the Database Management System (DBMS) keeps growing and is available on various platforms. The use of various types of DBMS in a system can cause problems with limitations in the synchronization process because each DBMS only provides synchronization methods for similar DMBS. Previous research has examined heterogeneous database synchronization algorithms on mobile devices using the Message Digest 5 (MD5) method. The process of synchronization with this method is done by comparing the hash values of each record data in the source table with the data hash values in the destination table. If a different hash value is obtained, the synchronization process is based on the type of transaction that has been determined. Based on the principle of work, this algorithm requires a long synchronization time for large-scale databases because it has to check the hash values of each data record. This study examined the performance analysis of the DBMS synchronization method using MD5. The testing was performed by observing the parameters of execution time of synchronization ptocess for the MySQL DBMS and PostgreSQL types. The results showed that the execution time of the MD5 synchronization process was proportional to the number of data records that need to be synchronized. This is because the hashing process that must be done on every data record and synchronization mechanism requires all data to be sent to check and compare the hash values of each data record in the destination synchronization database even though the data has not changed.26 25