Academic digital library in Malaysia: A case study on the status of digital reference services

This paper highlights the current status of digital library services provided by selected public academic libraries in Malaysia. The drift from traditional library to digital library architecture has set drastic changes in favor of adopting knowledge-gain mechanisms via the use of networked and digital environments. With diversity of functions, academic digital library is seen the most awaiting proxy in changing the information culture among academic users. This paper in general attempts to highlight the phenomena of using digital library system in public universities in Malaysia. The focal of the discussion is on digital reference services of academic digital library

Micro-peat as a potential low-cost adsorbent material for COD and NH3-N removal

Micro-peat (M-P) was demonstrated in the present study as a potential low cost natural adsorbent for the removal of COD and ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N) from landfill leachate. A series of batch experiments were carried out under fixed conditions and the influence of mixture ratio was investigated. The characteristics of leachate were then determined. Results indicated that leachate is non-biodegradable with high concentration of COD (2739.06 mg/L), NH3-N (1765.34 mg/L) and BOD5/COD ratio (0.09). The optimum ratio for activated carbon (AC) and M-P in the removal of COD and NH3-N obtained were at 2.5:1.5 (87%) and 1.0:3.0 (65%) respectively. The low-cost natural adsorbent used in the present investigation is an attractive alternative to the conventional adsorbent (AC). Thus, M-P can be appropriated for use in leachate treatment that could be cost-effective due its local availability and adsorption property

Integrasi realiti terimbuh (AR) dalam aktiviti mewarna

Mewarna merupakan salah satu kaedah pembelajaran yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemahiaran psikomotor dan kreativiti kanak-kanak. Namun begitu, kandungan yang disediakan di dalam buku mewarna adalah bersifat statik dan tidak menyediakan elemen-elemen dinamik seperti interaktiviti. Kanak-kanak mudah merasa bosan kerana tiada interaksi dua hala yang berlaku antara mereka dan karakter ketika proses mewarna dilakukan. Sebagai penambahbaikan terhadap permasalahan tersebut, satu aplikasi mewarna yang dinamakan Dr Bubble Coloring AR dibangunkan. Aplikasi ini menggunakan teknik realiti terimbuh (AR) yang diintegrasikan ke dalam aplikasi mewarna. Imej yang diwarnakan menjadi penanda untuk diimbas oleh peranti mudah alih lalu dipaparkan secara maya dalam bentuk tiga dimensi (3D). Aplikasi ini menyediakan bebutang interaksi bagi membolehkan pengguna berinteraksi dengan karakter serta mengesan objek yang diwarnakan di dalam buku mewarna. Secara keseluruhan, 75% responden sangat bersetuju aplikasi ini menarik dan menyeronokkan, manakala 84% responden sangat bersetuju keseluruhan aplikasi ini berfungsi dengan baik dan sempurna

The Use of Interactive Multimedia-Based Learning for Network Cable Installation Course

This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of implementing Interactive Multimedia Courseware in learning the Network Cables Installation course at the Community College, Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE). The weaknesses and problems that exist in the conventional learning approach at the Community College will be described and the solution will be proposed by the researcher. The first step was to design a suitable courseware related to Network Cable Installation course that can be used in the teaching and learning process. Next, the courseware was implemented in the class and then evaluated for its usability in terms of perceived of usefulness, perceived of ease of use, learnability and future use of the courseware among students and lecturers. The instrument used for evaluation was a set of questionnaire. Observations on the students after they had used the courseware were also made. The results of the evaluation indicated that students have highly rated courseware in terms of usability

Studies On Foraging And Evaluations Of Imidacloprid Treatments For Controlling Subterranean Termites In Selected Premises (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae) [QL529. H139 2007 f rb].

A survey was conducted in Penang to determine the main termite infestation in buildings. Satu tinjauan telah dijalankan di negeri Pulau Pinang untuk menentukan spesies anai-anai perosak utama bangunan

DEVELOPMENT OF INTUMESCENT FIRE RETARDANT COATING FOR PROTECTION OF WOODS

Intumescent coatings make the most efficient way of fire retarding of flammable materials. The coatings swell under the influence of heat and form a thick porous charred layer which acts as thermal barrier that effectively protects the wood substrate against rapid increase of temperature and thereby maintaining the integrity of the structure. The aim of this study was to develop the intumescent coating formulation for wood and to determine the performance of the coating. Bunsen burner test, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) were conducted on samples to study the heat shielding effect, morphology and the residual weight of the coatings.In the end, this project was able to present the composition of the coating formulation for wood and the results of the analysis done on the coating

Enterprise Model for Vendor Development: a Study at Selected Technology Park

The study addresses the issues of skills enhancement that need be implemented in three distinct phases of enterprise development. Phase I is the developmental phase where potential entrepreneurs are provided with skills needed for venture take-off or start-up. Phase II is the enterprise creation phase while Phase III is the market development phase. This paper also discusses the multiple roles of the Techno Center during each of these distinct phases. Based on the analysis, the study found that there are gaps across industrial sub-sectors in term of various skills needed to create sustainable enterprise and entrepreneur development. Those gaps are cognitive, interpersonal, technical, creativity, computation, communication, intrapersonal, conceptual, managerial, analytical, technological, acoustic, design, self-management, innovative, basic managerial, supervisory, and marketing. The Techno Centre Enterprise Development Model highlights the central and multiple roles required of The Techno Centre in order to effectively provide support and services during various phases of enterprise development. The services include skill development, networking and linkages services; technology transfer and consultancy services; advisory services; and after-care services have different contents at different stages of the enterprise development

Environmental management activities of an infrastructure development project: the case of Beris Dam, Malaysia

Development projects need to integrate environmental dimensions into project management functions to ensure successful implementation of environmental management and control practices throughout the development process. The management functions include the scope of work for environmental control, the quality of work or performance to be delivered, the scheduling for environmental works, and the most important one is the budget for environmental control. The aim of this paper is to examine and discuss about the environmental dimensions of Beris Dam during its construction and development process. The environmental dimension criteria and elements of the project were examined by means of reviewing environmental control documents used in the project’s construction and development, and site visits. The review reveals that in general the Beris Dam EIA and EMP reports scored between ‘unsatisfactory’ to ‘good’ for the criteria and elements of good environmental practice. These findings indicate the need to increase both effort and implementation of environmental dimensions in project management to help improve the success of implementing environmental management activities in the construction and development of a projec

Satu Tinjauan Terhadap Pemikiran dan Idea Bunuh Diri dalam kalangan Pelajar

Ketika ini, statistik kes bunuh diri di Malaysia dilihat sedang mengalami peningkatan yang mendadak. Fenomena ini diburukkan lagi dengan penularan wabak COVID-19 yang kian mengganas. Penularan wabak COVID-19 ini telah memberikan banyak implikasi buruk kepada pelbagai lapisan masyarakat. Hal ini tidak terkecuali dalam kalangan pelajar. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tahap idea dan pemikiran bunuh diri dalam kalangan golongan muda yang terdiri daripada pelajar. Kajian ini berbentuk tinjauan deskriptif dengan menggunakan persampelan rawak mudah melibatkan 120 responden. Soal selidik yang digunakan adalah soal selidik Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ) yang mengandungi 25 item. Data kajian dianalisis menggunakan Program Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 23 untuk menganalisis data statistik deskriptif. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa skor yang melebihi nilai batasan (cut-off score) iaitu 31 dan lebih, menunjukkan tahap pemikiran responden ke arah bunuh diri dan memerlukan intervensi dari kaunselor mahupun psikiatri. Nilai min bagi jumlah skor responden ialah 11.2, manakala sisihan piawainya 17.8. Terdapat lima orang responden mencatatkan jumlah skor melebihi daripada 31 yang menunjukkan bahawa golongan ini mempunyai tahap pemikiran dan idea bunuh diri yang tinggi. Konklusinya, kajian ini dapat membuka mata ibu bapa dan pihak pengurusan Universiti berkaitan kebarangkalian pelajar untuk mempunyai pemikiran dan idea bunuh diri. Sekiranya masalah ini dapat dikenalpasti lebih awal, pelajar boleh dirujuk untuk penilaian dan penerokaan dengan lebih lanjut melalui intervensi secara klinikal agar kejadian bunuh diri dapat dielakkan