MODELLINNG, CONTROL AND EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION FOR MOTORISED WHEEL SPEED CONTROL

This paper presents the experimental validation of the three-phase motorised wheel (MW) mathematical model. The research which ignited from the lack of validation of MW was started from the simulation that was developed utilizing MATLAB/Simulink software. A speed control-based Proportional-Integral (PI) controller was then implemented to the simulation to verify the effectiveness of the mathematical model. Several simulation tests, namely step, sinewave, and sawtooth function at 10, 20, and 30 km/h, respectively, have been conducted. In order to ensure the reliability of the simulation model, a series of validation tests were performed using the same test method conducted in the simulation. Various parameters, such as speed, distance, current, torque, and voltage, were measured during the tests. The results indicated that the simulation results are able to mimic the trend of experimental data with an acceptable error rate of less than 5%

THE CONCEPT OF COMPETENCIES IN THE WORKPLACE ACCORDING TO ISLAM

This is a conceptual article meant to look at competencies and how it is working in the workplace. The writing will start with its definition and her concept that fit and suit to the workplace. Then, it continues with its significant toward the employees, employers and organization. Lastly, the article will look further on competencies from the Islamic perspective. The reason is to notify that Islam also acknowledge the importance of competencies in Muslim life as an individual or khalifah, employees, employers and part of Ummah either in the workplace or anywhere. Keywords: competencies, workplace and Isla

Adaptive PID Based Speed Tracking Control Of DC Motor

This paper presents a study on the speed tracking control of DC Motor that is develop by using an Adaptive Proportional-Integral-Derivative (APID) control structure. APID controller is used due to the ability to solve the drawback of conventional PID controller. DC motor system and proposed controller was simulated using MATLAB-Simulink software. Several tests such as step function, sine wave function and saw tooth function were used to examine the performance of the proposed controller. Several speeds input was used to evaluate the performance of APID controller. The result show that the proposed control structure can achieve targeted speed control with a good response. The DC Motor test rig are used to investigate in real time experiment for the ability of the proposed controller structure by comparing simulation APID with experiment APID controller. The result show that the proposed control structure proves to be able to track the desire speed with acceptable error

PENAWARAN MAKANAN MENERUSI MEDIA SOSIAL OLEH WANITA B40 ((Food Supply Through Social Media by B40 Women))

ABSTRAK Penularan global pandemik Covid-19 sebenarnya telah menggalakkan aktiviti perniagaan dilakukan secara dalam talian. Malah, didapati wanita dari kumpulan B40 juga turut terlibat secara aktif dengan penjualan makanan menerusi media sosial untuk menjana pendapatan bagi menampung kehidupan seharian. Justeru, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk menganalisis bagaimana wanita B40 menggunakan media sosial untuk menjual makanan di Lembah Klang. Menerusi aplikasi analisis faktor, didapati wanita B40 memilih untuk menjual makanan melalui media sosial kerana pemasaran yang tidak terhad, lebih fleksibel dan kurang risiko. Malah, mereka menggunakan lebih dari satu nombor telefon untuk menguruskan akaun media sosial tersebut bagi tujuan perniagaan. Dalam masa yang sama, mereka juga ada mendapatkan nasihat daripada role model yang telah berjaya dan bantuan kewangan daripada kerajaan mampu mempengaruhi kejayaan perniagaan mereka.   Kata Kunci: Penawaran makanan, media sosial, wanita, analisis faktor, Lembah Klang  ABSTRACT The global transmission of the Covid-19 pandemic has actually encouraged business activities to be done online. In fact, it was found that women from the B40 group are also actively involved in selling food through social media to generate income in order to cover their daily lives. Therefore, this study aims to identify factors that influence B40 women doing food business through social media in the Klang Valley. Through the application of factor analysis, it was found that B40 women chose to sell food through social media because of unlimited marketing, more flexibility and less risk. In fact, they use more than one phone number to manage the social media account for business purposes. At the same time, they also seek advice from role models who have been successful and financial assistance from the government can influence their business success. Keywords: Food supply, social media, woman, factor analysis, Klang Valle

WEB ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE TO WCAG 2.0 STANDARD: A CASE OF A MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

Most universities now communicate, exchange pertinent information, and facilitate transactions among their stakeholders through their websites. Website accessibility is, therefore, essential to ensure equal access to information from the institution regardless of their physical limitations and other potential restrictions. Based on ACHECKER and WAVE, the objective was to present the features of non-compliance to WCAG 2.0 standard and ways to overcome for a Malaysian public university homepage. The study found a low degree of compliance with the WCAG 2.0, respectively.  Parsing, labels or instruction, headings and labels, link purpose, resize text and information and relationship are some of the aspects that require rapid attention. It is possible to further improve issues with navigation, adaptability, input assistance, compatibility, empty links, and empty headings. An expert’s insights indicated that without proper monitoring from the higher authority of the government body like MAMPU, the web accessibility would remain partially or completely inaccessible to certain sectors of the population. Overall, this study provides insightful information, especially to web designers who can better adhere to the standards when creating their websites. Keywords: ACHECKER, WAVE, a Malaysian public university, WCAG 2.0, web accessibility

A NEW CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AMONG HIGHER VOCATIONAL STUDENTS BASE ON GROUP WORK INTERVENTIONS

This paper aims to describe a new conceptual framework for enhancing employability skills based on group work interventions. The research design used is an experiential learning design and was conducted through explanatory research, which combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Higher vocational students were used as research subjects, and group dynamics theory was used as the theoretical basis. Data were collected using questionnaire surveys, interviews, group work methods, and experimental research. A new conceptual framework for enhancing employability skills was developed by selecting 40 fresh graduates from Jiangmen Polytechnic to participate in a 2-month employability skills promotion group work activity. The new conceptual framework clarifies the variables and characteristics that affect the improvement of employment skills and reveals the relationships between the variables. The findings present a new conceptual framework for improving the employability skills of higher vocational students based on group work interventions and describe the variables and characteristics within this framework. This research significantly contributes to the field, equipping educators and organizers with the knowledge to create tailored programs for enhancing employability skills among higher vocational students.Ultimately, these efforts aim to empower students with the necessary competencies to thrive in the dynamic job market and embark on successful career paths. Keywords: conceptual framework; employability skills; group work interventio

KOMPETENSI KEPIMPINAN STRATEGIK DALAM KALANGAN PENTADBIR PROFESIONAL UNIVERSITI MENGURUSKAN VUCA DI ERA PASCA PANDEMIK: SATU TINJAUAN

(Strategic Leadership Competence among Professional University Administrators in Managing VUCA in the Post-Pandemic Era: A Review)ABSTRAK Pandemik Covid-19 telah mencipta persekitaran yang tidak stabil, tidak pasti, kompleks dan kabur (VUCA) serta memberikan impak yang signifikan kepada perkembangan sektor pendidikan tinggi di Malaysia. Sebagai tindak balas, pentadbir professional universiti perlu memiliki kompetensi dalam kepimpinan strategik untuk mengendalikan dengan jayanya bagi tempoh mencabar. Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti kompetensi kepimpinan strategik yang diperlukan oleh pentadbir profesional universiti di Malaysia menguruskan VUCA di era pasca pandemik. Oleh itu, penulisan ini akan menganalisis dapatan kajian lepas yang berkaitan dengan definisi VUCA, cabarannya di universiti dan apakah kompetensi kepimpinan strategik yang diperlukan oleh pentadbir profesional di universiti seperti di UTeM bagi mengurus persekitaran VUCA pasca pandemik. Dapatan penulisan daripada sorotan kajian lepas ini juga akan membantu dalam penyusunan pandangan yang lebih sistematik dan signifikan untuk kajian yang akan datang. Kata Kunci: Kepimpinan strategik, pentadbir profesional, VUCA, pasca pandemik ABSTRACT  The Covid-19 pandemic has created an environment that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), and has significantly impacted the development of the higher education sector in Malaysia. In response, professional university administrators need to possess competencies in strategic leadership to effectively navigate through this challenging period. This paper aims to identify the strategic leadership competencies required by professional university administrators in Malaysia to manage VUCA in the post-pandemic era. Therefore, this paper will analyze past research findings related to the definition of VUCA, its challenges in universities, and the strategic leadership competencies needed by professional administrators in universities such as UTeM to manage the post-pandemic VUCA environment. The findings from this review of past research will also contribute to the development of a more systematic and significant framework for future studies. Keywords: Strategic leadership, professional administrators, VUCA, post-                  pandemic

LEARNING ORGANIZATION AS DRIVERS OF HUMAN RESOURCES 4.0 AT THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA MELAKA (UTEM)

ABSTRACT  The borderless and dynamic globalization environment has forced universities to operate in a more complex and competitive higher education landscape. Hence, it is important for universities to function as learning organizations to ensure their survival, be resilient and achieve sustainable growth especially in the era of Industry 4.0. This study, which used the case study method involving Malaysian public universities, intended to investigate the implementation of learning organization practices as main drivers. Data were collected by conducting interviews involving eight respondents from each university and were analysed qualitatively. The study sample comprised three categories of human resource personnel, namely executives, management staff and academic staff. Findings show that the universities had managed their three subsystems, namely leadership, work system and structure, as well as resilient performance and staff development, at different levels. Among the three subsystems, work system and structure were identified to be at the highest level, followed by leadership and finally, resilient performance and staff development. The seven learning organization practices which were information flow, organizational climate, individual/group development, individual/group practices, vision and mission staff achievement and feedback found to be main drivers among the human resources personnel. Conversely, five practices that were yet to become common learning organization practices were executive practices, work systems and organizations, training and education, management practices, as well as reward and recognition. Universities that function as learning organizations assume learning to be a catalyst for the development of resilient human resources. Therefore, the university is able to survive and sustain its dynamics in a competitive environment in a higher education system, especially in the era of Industry 4.0. This paper may have some direct implications towards the industrial 4.0 (IR4.0) movements in Human Resources in Malaysia which able to provide new insight into the exploration of the idea through the practice of learning organization. Keywords: learning organisation, human resources, industry 4.0, implementation, university 

KESEIMBANGAN KERJA KEHIDUPAN BAGI MENINGKATKAN KEPUASAN KERJA AHLI AKADEMIK DI UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA: SOROTAN KAJIAN LEPAS

(Work-Life Balance to Increase the Job Satisfaction of Academic Members at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka: A Review)ABSTRAK Keseimbangan di antara kerja dan kehidupan adalah penting bagi seseorang pekerja, khususnya dalam kalangan ahli akademik. Pada masa sekarang cabaran dalam menyeimbangi di antara kerja dan kehidupan adalah mencabar. Jika seseorang itu memberikan lebihan perhatian pada suatu sisi samada kerja mahu pun keluarga, satu sisi lagi pasti akan terabai. Apabila permintaan kepada kerja atau urusan peribadi diperlukan ia secara langsung mewujudkan situasi yang tidak seimbang seterusnya membentuk konflik kerja dan keluarga. Konflik keseimbangan antara kerja dan kehidupan akan memberikan kesan negatif kepada pihak lain samada organisasi mahupun kepada keluarga. Kegagalan menguruskan keseimbangan di antara kerja dan kehidupan dengan baik akan memberikan kesan yang negatif antaranya ketidakhadiran kerja, kurang komitmen di tempat kerja, kualiti kerja rendah, produktiviti rendah, kurang kreativiti dan inovasi, tekanan, konflik di dalam keluarga, dan penceraian Oleh itu kajian ini akan menganalisis soroton kajian lepas berkaitan dengan definisi keseimbangan kerja kehidupan dan juga elemen-elemen keseimbangan kerja kehidupan dalam kalangan ahli akademik UTeM. Dapatan kajian daripada soroton kajian lepas ini akan dapat membantu penyusunan idea yang lebih sistematik dan signifikan ke arah kajian yang akan datang. Kata Kunci: keseimbangan kerja kehidupan, kepuasan kerja, ahli akademik                ABSTRACT Work and life balance is important for an employee, especially among academics. Nowadays the challenge of balancing work and life is challenging. If a person gives too much attention to one side, whether it's work or family, another side will definitely be neglected. When demands for work or personal affairs are needed, it directly creates an unbalanced situation and further forms a conflict between work and family. The conflict of balance between work and life will have a negative impact on the other party, whether it is the organization or the family. Failure to manage the balance between work and life well will have negative effects including absenteeism, lack of commitment at work, low work quality, low productivity, lack of creativity and innovation, stress, conflict in the family, and divorce. Therefore, this study will analyze the highlights of previous studies related to the definition of work-life balance and also the elements of work-life balance among UTeM academics. The research findings from the highlights of this past study will be able to help organize more systematic and significant ideas towards future studies. Keywords: work life balance, job satisfaction, academic

TEACHERS’ WELLBEING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A REVIEW

ABSTRACT The Covid-19 outbreak has added plenty of new pressures for teachers, including difficulties associated with the sudden switch to digital learning. Teachers, as frontline educators, have faced numerous obstacles since the beginning of the Covid-19 epidemic. In recent years, educational environments have placed a greater emphasis on teacher wellbeing. To better understand teacher wellbeing during this crisis and inform strategies that support them, this study examined recent research on teacher wellbeing. Researchers retrieved and analysed studies on teacher wellbeing from Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The findings indicated that teachers experienced a significant level of stress and anxiety. In addition, the study showed the best coping mechanisms for teachers in order to adjust to new circumstances. Finally, recommendations for further research are made, as are the implications. Keywords: wellbeing, pandemic, Covid-19, teache