Mohd Shahidan Shaari
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Mohd Shahidan Shaari
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Mohd Shahidan , Shaari
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Shaari, Mohd Shahidan
Shaari, M. S.
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I-3397-2012

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The linkage between natural gas consumption and industrial output: new evidence based on time series analysis

2023 , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Temitayo Blessing Majekodunmi , Nor Fadzilah Zainal , Nor Hidayah Harun , Abdul Rahim Ridzuan

This study is the first to examine the impacts of industrial gas consumption on industrial output in Malaysia due to its significance in the industrial sector. The present study aims to provide valuable insights into sustainable development and carbon emission reduction. The augmented distributed lag (ARDL) approach was employed to explore the relationships between gas consumption, foreign direct investment (FDI), financial development, capital, labor, trade openness, and industrial yield. Gas consumption, FDI, and capital significantly affect industrial output in the short and long runs. Nonetheless, the impacts of labor and financial development were only observed in the long term, while trade openness produced no notable influence on industrial output. The results could lead to critical policy implications as natural gas consumption is associated with lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than non-renewable energy sources, such as oil and coal. Consequently, promoting increased gas utilization in the industrial sector could serve as a crucial driver for sustainable development and environmental protection by simultaneously reducing environmental damage and enhancing output. The current study provided valuable quantitative knowledge for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and any parties intending to advance sustainable economic growth while addressing environmental challenges

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Macroeconomic factors affecting CO₂ emissions in Malaysia: ARDL approach

2020 , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Faiz Masnan , Nor Hidayah Harun , Nor Fadzilah Zainal

Environmental 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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A comparative analysis of technical efficiency, technological change and total factor productivity in selected ASEAN+3 countries

2023-07 , Noorazeela Zainol Abidin , Ishak Yussof , Zulkefly Abdul Karim , Mohd Shahidan Shaari

Total factor productivity (TFP) growth in ASEAN+3 countries exhibits varied trends. This is due to the fact that each country has different skills and different levels of technological advancement. This study aims to analyse the trends in technical efficiency (TEC), technological change (TC) and TFP growth using the Malmquist productivity index method. The analysis is based on data ranging from 1981 to 2014 in selected ASEAN+3 countries. The results show that during the periods 1981–1985, 1986–1990, 1991–1995, 1996–2000 and 2001–2005, the contribution of TEC to TFP growth was higher than that of TC. However, during the periods 2006–2010 and 2011–2014, the contribution of TC to TFP growth was higher than that of TEC. Therefore, it is imperative for the countries to improve the quality of inputs such as labour. Hence, skilled workers are indispensable to produce higher productivity.

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Reinvestigating the impact of gross domestic savings, exchange rates, and national debt on military expenditure in Malaysia

2023 , Amri Sulong , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Hafizah Abdul Rahim

This study uses the ARDL method to explore how national debt relates to military expenditure, considering both short and long timeframes. In the short term, the research finds that changes in national debt don't strongly impact military expenditure right away. Interestingly, a stronger national currency is associated with lower short-term military expenditure. Additionally, higher domestic savings positively affect military expenditure in the short term, highlighting the role of local resources. In the long term, the study shows that all considered factors such as national debt, exchange rates, and domestic savings are positively contributed to military expenditure. This suggests that over time, increases in these factors are linked to higher military expenditure. Overall, the study highlights the complex connections between national debt, economic factors, and military expenditure, offering insights into both immediate and long-term influences on defense budget choices.

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Innovating for sustainability: the intersection of technology and environmental quality in Indonesia

2023 , Tri Kurniawati , Rani Sofya , Rita Syofyan , Nita Sofia , Abdul Rahim Ridzuan , Mohd Shahidan Shaari

In this study, we placed significant emphasis on the impact of technology on environmental quality in Indonesia. Technology plays a vital role in the country’s progression towards becoming a developed nation; however, it brings both advantages and disadvantages. Indonesia has witnessed substantial economic growth, closely linked to the development and adoption of technology, whether domestically generated or through foreign direct investment (FDI). The primary objective of this study is to investigate the influence of technology and other key macroeconomic variables such as economic growth, FDI, income distribution, globalization, electricity, and urbanization on the level of carbon emissions. The study utilizes annual time series data spanning from 1990 to 2020. The main findings of the study confirm that technology has the potential to reduce environmental pollution levels in the country. However, the impact of other variables on environmental pollution displays a mixed result. Policymakers should pay attention to the significant role of technology and promote government programs that support innovation as a means to address environmental concerns effectively. By doing so, the nation can leverage technology to foster sustainable development and mitigate the adverse impacts of industrialization on the environment.

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Exploring the relationship between tertiary education and child maltreatment: an ARDL analysis

2023 , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Noormahayu Mohd Nasir , Nor Hidayah Harun , Siti Nur Fathini Muhsain , Abdul Rahim Ridzuan

This study aims to investigate the correlation between child abuse and tertiary education as a potential determining factor, in addition to established variables such as unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The data spanning from 1989 to 2020 is analyzed using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique. Our findings reveal that inflation can have both short-term and long-term effects on child abuse, while unemployment primarily has a long-term impact on child abuse. However, an interesting discovery emerges as tertiary education demonstrates a protective effect, effectively reducing child abuse in the long run. These findings emphasize the significance of formulating strategies to mitigate the child abuse rate. Policymakers should consider allocating increased resources to enhance tertiary education, recognizing its potential role in preventing child abuse. By focusing on education and addressing the other identified determinants, the government can develop a comprehensive approach to safeguarding children and promoting their well-being. The novelty of this study lies in highlighting the importance of tertiary education and its potential for reducing child abuse, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and advocates in their efforts to protect vulnerable children.

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The role of sense of purpose, time management, attendance, sleep and self-esteem in academic performance among university students in Malaysia

2025 , Faiz Masnan , Mohd Juraij Abd Rani , Miguel Angel Esquivias , Nur Salimah Alias , Nanik Kustiningsih , Mohd Shahidan Shaari

This research delves into the dynamics influencing the academic performance of undergraduate students in Malaysian universities, specifically examining the role of self-esteem, sense of purpose, time management, sleep quality, and class attendance. With a calculated sample size of 384 obtained from purposive sampling, the study reveals compelling insights. This study aims to determine how students perform in university and what factors contribute the most to their academic performance. The findings underscore the significant influence of self-esteem, sense of purpose, and class attendance on academic performance. These results illuminate the relationship between psychological and behavioral factors in shaping students' success in the academic sphere. Understanding how these variables relate to academic outcomes provides educators and institutions with valuable information for tailoring support mechanisms and interventions to enhance students' overall educational experience. In the unique context of Malaysian universities, this research contributes to the broader discourse on factors that contribute to or hinder academic performance among undergraduate students.

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An environmental assessment of the impacts of corruption, foreign investment inflow and trade liberalization in the rapidly emerging Malaysian Economy

2023 , Bright Akwasi Gyamfi , Stephen Taiwo Onifade , Abdul Rahim Ridzuan , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Pabitra Kumar Jena

In the wake of various catastrophic consequences of climate change, Malaysia, a rapidly developing economy, is also inevitably experiencing environmental degradation that merits prompt and serious attention from policymakers and its government. Hence, this study simultaneously highlights the short and long-run dynamic connections between carbon emission in Malaysia and the trio of corruption levels, foreign investment inflow, and trade liberalization. The study also controls for a combination of other factors including energy use, GDP, and urbanization. A robust empirical analysis was conducted on time series observations for the country based on the recent Dynamic ARDL simulation. It was observed that Malaysia's per capita pollution levels significantly reduces based on the corruption perception levels during the sampling period while the economic expansion’s effect on emission levels is positive. Additionally, urbanization, trade levels and energy use all aggravate the emission levels. On the other hand, although FDI poses an insignificant environmental damage in the short run, its environmental sustainability enhancement roles were supported by its long-run negative impacts on carbon emission. Lastly, the EKC was established and as such, essential policy directions were provided for stakeholders in the rapidly emerging Malaysian economy.

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Indonesia’s poverty puzzle: chronic vs. transient poverty dynamics

2023 , Lilik Sugiharti , Miguel Angel Esquivias , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Ari Dwi Jayanti , Abdul Rahim Ridzuan

Indonesia has lowered the total poverty rate by less than 10%. Earlier poverty measurements in Indonesia suggest that transient poverty is more prevalent. We argue that, when employing the Equally Distributed Equivalent (EDE) approach and disaggregated poverty lines, chronic poverty is more prevalent than transient poverty. We estimated chronic and transient poverty in Indonesia from 2007 to 2014 by employing a large longitudinal dataset and disaggregated poverty line measures at the district level. The empirical results are robust in various groups based on education, gender, marital status, location (urban-rural), and employment characteristics (status, farming and non-farming, type, and sector). The results indicate that chronic poverty accounts for at least two-thirds of total poverty. Poverty gaps based on education, regional location, gender, and employment are significant. Moreover, we assess whether poverty is linked to socioeconomic aspects and policy programs using quantile regression. The findings indicate that gender (female), age, number of household members, and household location are positively related to higher poverty and chronic poverty. Household head deaths and physical disabilities are positively associated with poverty. Although the urban-rural poverty gap has decreased, casual workers remain prone to poverty. Moreover, poverty is negatively linked to educational attainment, access to financial, transportation, and communication services, suggesting that improving these aspects may help reduce poverty. Social aid programs that support health, food assistance, education, and conditional cash transfers are negatively linked to both total and chronic poverty. Energy subsidies were not associated with lower levels of poverty.

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The Behavior of Non-Destructive Test for Different Grade of Concrete

2020-12-28 , Mustaqqim Abdul Rahim , Mohd Shahidan Shaari , Onn L.C. , Saiful Bahari N.A.A. , Rahman N.A. , Afizah Ayob

Rebound hammer tests are generally preferred as a non-destructive testing method as compared to destructive testing methods such as compression tests. In this study, a general series of rebound hammer tests and destructive tests were carried on in a heavy concrete laboratory. A set of concrete cubes measuring 100 x 100 x 100 mm were cast and subjected to water curing for 7, 14 and 28 days to obtain the cube strength and rebound number. Three grades of concrete, namely M20, M25 and M30 were used in this experiment. At 28 days, the minimum target strength should be 30 MPa. The rebound hammer tests were conducted before the compression tests. The data obtained for each test was evaluated and tabulated in the findings of this study. It was found that the variation between predicted strength and experimental strength for the rebound hammer test was 0.18%. This indicates that the rebound hammer test is able to predict strength with acceptable accuracy.

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