Peperangan Dalam Mahabharata Dan Hikayat Hang Tuah: Satu Kajian Strategi Pertahanan Luaran Dan Dalaman

Tesis ini merupakan suatu kajian tentang peristiwa-peristiwa peperangan yang terdapat dalam karya epik dari India dan juga epik dari Nusantara. Karya epik dari India yang dipilih ialah karya Mahabharata, manakala epik Melayu Nusantara pula ialah Hikayat Hang Tuah. Antara objektif kajian ini ialah membandingkan dua buah karya epik daripada tradisi India dan tradisi Melayu iaitu Mahabharata dan Hikayat Hang Tuah dalam aspek peperangan dan pertahanan. Objektif kedua ialah mengkaji bentuk pertahanan luaran yang terdapat dalam karya Mahabharata dan Hikayat Hang Tuah. Objektif ketiga ialah menganalisis bentuk pertahanan dalaman yang terdapat dalam karya Mahabharata dan Hikayat Hang Tuah

Removal of Arsenic from Aqueous Solution by Various Natural Soil-Based Adsorbents

Rapid industrialization, mining and agricultural activities lead to the release of contaminants such as arsenic (As) into the water sources that causes adverse effect to living organism. Thus, the application of effective and efficient removal method is crucial. The objective of the study is to apply the adsorption method by utilizing natural soil-based adsorbents including red, clay, sandy and black soil for removal of arsenic from aqueous solution. This study involved the characterisation of heavy metal content and physicochemical characteristic of soil adsorbents, followed by batch adsorption process and the study of adsorption model and mechanism. The results for concentration of arsenic in all soil adsorbents were lower than the permissible limit stated by European United (EU) and mean concentration of iron (Fe) observed to be higher in red soil compared to in other soil samples. For the physicochemical characterisation analysis, red soil has highest number of functional group, content of Fe based minerals, surface area and pore volume with the smallest particle size. From this study, the optimum removal conditions of arsenic from aqueous solution were 2.2 g/50 mL dosage of adsorbents for 60 minutes of contact time at pH of 5.5±0.5 and temperature of 40°C. The adsorption capability and efficiency of soil adsorbent in removing arsenic from aqueous solution were red soil> clay soil> sandy soil> black soil. The kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic model showed that the mechanism of adsorption of arsenic was a chemisorption, non-spontaneous and endothermic process

CST330 – Network Programming (Pengaturcaraan Rangkaian)

First Semester Examination 2022/2023 Academic Sessio

The effects of combining aerobic and hypertrophy oriented resistance training on body composition, muscle hypertrophy and exercise satisfaction in physically active adults

This study investigated the effects of combined aerobic and heavy resistance training on body composition, muscle hypertrophy, and exercise satisfaction in physically active adults in comparison to heavy resistance (hypertrophy-aimed) training alone. A total of 22 healthy, physically active male adults between the ages of 18 and 35 who did not practise muscle hypertrophy training before completed the programme. They were randomly assigned to two groups: the resistance training group and the combined group (resistance training and aerobic training). Resistance training consisted of a three-day muscle group split (2–3 exercises per muscle group, 8 sets per muscle group, 6–12 RM), while aerobic training consisted of a three-times-per-week aerobic interval training programme. Both groups were exposed to 8 weeks of training interventions, one group to resistance training alone and another to a combined training of resistance training plus aerobic training, at the end of which variables of body composition, muscle hypertrophy, and exercise satisfaction were statistically analysed using SPSS 27.0 software. For body composition variables, combined training shows reduction in bodyweight, body fat, fat mass and increment in lean body mass within the group. For muscle hypertrophy variables, chest girth has improved within each the resistance training only and combine training. Shoulder girth and hips girth improved significantly within the resistance training only group with no improvements in the combined group. The combined training group improved in the thighs girth with no improvement of this variable observed in the resistance training group. Overall, it is impossible to state unequivocally that one training modality was superior to another in the body composition and muscle hypertrophy cluster. Exercise satisfaction has improved from the pre-test to the post-test within the groups. From pre- to post-testing, both intervention groups improved exercise satisfaction (both at p < 0.05). There was, however, no difference between the groups (resistance training versus combined training before the intervention and after the training; (p > 0.05). In conclusion, aerobic training can be added to muscle hypertrophy routines without the risk of decreasing the effects of muscle hypertrophy. Increased exercise satisfaction signalizes that although deemed monotonous, aerobic workouts when added to hypertrophy routines, exercise satisfaction improves significantly

BBT308- Tropical Plant Ecology (Ekologi Tumbuhan Tropika)

First Semester Examination 2022/2023 Academic Sessio

The Impact Of Corporate Social Responsibility And Corporate Governance On Corporate Reputation: The Interaction Effect Of National Culture From Mena Countries

Corporate reputation is a valuable intangible asset that plays an important role in developing a strong corporate competitive advantage. It is a logical outcome of effective corporate governance and corporate social responsibility initiatives, as they can act as signals that affect stakeholders‘ perceptions and expectations regarding the company‘s future behavior. However, stakeholders‘ interests, expectations, and perceptions may be influenced by other factors, such as national culture, which forms their beliefs about the role companies should play in society. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the influence of CSR and corporate governance on corporate reputation, while considering the interaction effect of national culture on the relationship between CSR and corporate reputation. The study examines a sample of 96 financial companies listed on the stock exchanges of four MENA countries: Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, and Kuwait, during the period from 2016 to 2020. To develop corporate reputation index, the study employs Principal Components Analysis (PCA) as a technique for multivariate analysis. Furthermore, the study applies the dynamic panel system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) to estimate the dynamic corporate reputation models. The findings of the study indicate that CSR has a significant positive impact on corporate reputation, implying that CSR improves corporate reputatio

Quantitative Accuracy Of Different Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography (Spect/Ct) Systems With Phantoms Using Tc-99m And I-131

This project aimed to evaluate the performance of three SPECT/CT systems installed at three centres: the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDIUSM), Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), and Penang General Hospital (PGH), and to assess levels of error in the quantitation of activity at the centres involved. Furthermore, the aim is to evaluate the stability of the calibration factor of the SPECT/CT system at AMDI over a six-month period

A Case Study Of The Factors Influencing Argumentative Writing Activities Via Whatsapp Among Low Proficiency Esl University Students

This case study examines low-proficiency university students’ views of three learning factors that influence ESL argumentative writing skills. This case study focuses on three factors: mobile technology via WhatsApp, peer interaction and teacher’s role to examine the low proficiency students at the university level view these factors as important learning criteria that can develop and support their ESL argumentative writing in answering the research questions

BET306 – Ekologi Serangga (Insect Ecology) July/August 2023

Second Semester Examination 2022/2023 Academic Session July/August 2023 BET306 – Ekologi Serangga (Insect Ecology) Duration: 2 hours (Masa : 2 jam) Please ensure that this examination paper contains SIX (6) printed pages before you begin the examination. [Sila pastikan bahawa kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi ENAM (6) muka surat yang bercetak sebelum anda memulakan peperiksaan ini.] Instructions: Answer FOUR (4) out of FIVE (5) questions, in English or Bahasa Malaysia. Each question carries 25 marks. [Arahan: Jawab EMPAT (4) daripada LIMA (5) soalan yang diberikan dalam Bahasa Inggeris atau Bahasa Malaysia. Tiap-tiap soalan bernilai 25 markah.] In the event of any discrepancies, the English version shall be used. [Sekiranya terdapat sebarang percanggahan pada soalan peperiksaan, versi Bahasa Inggeris hendaklah diguna pakai]