Vanila Diperkenal Jadi Tanaman Komoditi Baru

Kementerian Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani mahu memperkenalkan vanila sebagai tanaman komoditi baru kerana pasarannya yang luas pada peringkat antarabanga

Isu dan cabaran yang mempengaruhi tahap pembangunan kerjaya organisasi di kalangan pegawai JPJ Alor Setar, Kedah

This study aims to look at the issues and challenges that affect the level of organizational career development among members of the Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). Recently, the issue of career development among the public sector, especially among enforcement personnel has become a hot topic, including in JPJ. Therefore, researcher would like to see the need for a study to look at issues and challenges among JPJ members on career development in JPJ Alor Setar, Kedah. Researcher believe there will be issues, challenges and factors that contribute to career development among members. The objective of this thesis is to identify the level of understanding and knowledge of career development and the key factors that contribute to career development. Researcher also wanted to identify the relationship between work culture and the ruling party with career development among members. The final objective of this thesis is to see the challenges faced by JPJ in implementing career development programs among members. This thesis uses the Kaedah Temubual Berkumpulan (KTB) with the First Group consisting of 10 informants among JPJ members from various ranks while the Second Informant Group consists of 5 JPJ officers who clearly support the results of the First Informant Group interviews. Interviews among informants were conducted for 3 months. The results showed that the informants had a good understanding and knowledge of career development practices in JPJ. Although the informants came from various ranks, it did not affect the understanding of career developers. The results of the study also found a significant relationship between the Parsons Model and Factor Trait that connects the elements of dominant and mediating factors with career development among members in JPJ. However, there are also interview results that show that there are a few informants who feel that career development programs are less effective and transformation in the promotion process needs to be improved from time to time. In summary, all the objectives and questions of the study were clearly answered through the results of the interviews conducted. Looking at the results of the study, some suggestions for improvement expressed with JPJ can collaborate with consultants in the public or private sector in evaluating the existing system in order to improve career development among members in accordance with the demands of work as an enforcement member

Determinants of productivity in food industries of Iran

Considering to importance of Food Industries related to generate employment, more so than many other manufacturing sector and also it’s vital role in Iran’s economy. This paper examines the determinants of labour productivity in food industries of Iran over the 1995-2006 period. The study applied the Cobb–Douglas production function of industry. The results showed that total factor productivity is 17.8 percent. The determinants like education, skilled, specialist, capital per worker and wages have affected on productivity’s differences in Iranian food industries. The most important factor was employee’s specialization in this industry

Scientific Transformation of Islamic Boarding Schools through Role of Alums the Islamic Education Study Program

This study aims to reveal the existence and role of alums of the Islamic Religious Education study program in carrying out scientific transformations in Islamic boarding schools. The research location is the As-Salman Allakuang Darud Da'wah wal Ershad (DDI) Islamic boarding school, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This study uses a qualitative research approach with a case study type. Data collection techniques used participant observation, semi-structured interviews, focusing on crucial informants, namely alums of the Islamic Religious Education study program who had served since 2016 at the DDI As-Salman Allakuang Islamic boarding school, as well as documentation studies. The data analysis technique used the interactive analysis technique of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. Testing the validity of the data is done by going through the credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability tests. The results showed that alums of the Islamic Religious Education study program from the Parepare State Islamic Institute played an essential role in the scientific transformation of the DDI As-Salman Allakuang Islamic boarding school since 2016. Their role is seen in four ways: 1) Maximizing the functions and duties as educators by carrying out the mandate, 2) Equipping students with millennial-era skills through structured activities, 3) Strengthening self-potential and sensitivity to contemporary realities for students, and 4) Intensifying the internalization of values and ethics by carrying out recitation, coaching, and cadre training to strengthen the basis of morality Students. The value of these findings underscores the importance of alums, the relevance of education to the needs of the times, social responsibility as educators, and strengthening identity and self-potential in the context of Islamic religious education in Islamic boarding schools

Atypical myocardial infarction masquerading as gastroenteritis

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) encompasses unstable angina and myocardial infarction (MI). MI typically presents as chest pain that may radiate to the arm or jaw and is described as dull, heavy, tight, or crushing. However, it may present atypically with symptoms other than chest pain including epigastric pain, often described as burning in character or like indigestion. This is a case of a 51-year-old patient who presented with symptoms of epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting resembling gastroesophageal disease. The patient was initially evaluated by a physician as a non-urgent case of gastroenteritis. Following further assessment due to ongoing symptoms, he was diagnosed with ST elevation MI (STEMI) and treated according to ACS treatment guidelines. To accurately diagnose ACS, clinicians must demonstrate competent communication, history taking and physical examination skills, identify red flags and make use of appropriate investigations. Correct medications and timely referral to secondary care services is vital to prevent morbidity and mortality.

A case report of pyrexia of unknown origin in a 15-year-old boy

We present a case of a 15-year-old boy presenting with a 3-week history of fever whilst visiting relatives in the United Sates (US). Despite extensive workup, a definitive diagnosis was not reached. The clinical history and course of the disease required consideration of broad range of differential diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of clinical history and examination in the assessment of fever of unknown origin (FUO)

Power control, fault analysis and protection of series connected diode rectifier and VSC based MTDC topology for offshore application.

A multiterminal high-voltage dc (MTDC) system is a promising method for transmitting energy generated from an offshore windfarm (OWF). The creation of MTDC systems became easier by the introduction of voltage source converter (VSC) due to the flexibility and controllability it provides. This technology is newer than the line-commutated converter technology (LCC). Power systems can include any number of windfarms together with converters for both offshore and onshore power conversion. Therefore, this thesis suggests a three-terminal MTDC model of two offshore windfarms and one onshore inverter. The electric energy generated by the two windfarms is rectified into dc and transmitted to the shore using dc cable. Although a VSC or a diode rectifier (DR) can convert ac to dc, a series connection of a VSC and two DRs was proposed at the windfarm side to convert the generated power to achieve controllability of the uncontrollable diode rectifiers and reduces the high cost of badditional VSCs. The proposed topology converts the ac power by dividing the windfarm power so that one-third is the share of the VSC and two-thirds is the share of the DRs. The same topology is used to convert the power produced from the other windfarm. Then, the dc power is transmitted via an undersea dc cable to the onshore location, and is then inverted into ac before it is supplied to the neighbouring ac grid using a grid-side VSC. The proposed topology has many advantages, including a significant save in windfarm VSC (WFVSC) capital cost and a significant reduction in the loss of power of the converter without losing the overall controllability. However, although this topology is suitable for windfarm applications, it might not be suitable for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) that requires bidirectional power flow unless making changes to the topology such as disconnecting the diode rectifiers. Furthermore, fault analyses were investigated, including dc faults and ac faults. Ac faults are categorised as symmetrical or unsymmetrical faults. For comparison purposes, a Simulink model was designed, implemented, and simulated as a reference model. The reference model can operate as VSC-, DR-based MTDC, or a mix of both in a way that any component can be added to or removed from the model at any time during the simulation run. The contribution to the dc fault current from various parts such as dc capacitor and the adjacent feeder was investigated thoroughly, and detailed mathematical formulae were developed to compute fault current from these contributors. In addition, the results of the system response due to both fault types are illustrated and discussed. Both symmetrical and unsymmetrical ac faults were initiated on the onshore grid side, and the system response results are presented for those faults. A generalised control scheme (GCS) was proposed in this thesis, which add the ability the model to control the reactive power and is suitable for both balanced and unbalanced ac faults conditions. A protection against faults was investigated and implemented using dc circuit breakers. The protection system was built to ensure safe operation and to fulfil the grid code requirements. Many grid codes are available and presented in the literature, such as Spanish, British, and Danish; however, a grid code by E.ON was chosen. The protection scheme in VSC-based MTDC networks plays a vital role during dc faults. It is vital that this protection be sensitive, selective, fast, and reliable. Specifically, it must isolate the fault reliably from the system within a short time after the fault occurrence, while maintaining the remaining components of the system in a secure operational condition. For optimal performance, the protection scheme discussed in this thesis employs solid-state circuit breakers. A literature survey relevant to the tasks mentioned above was conducted.PhD in Energy and Powe

Motivation & Environmental Preferences of Park Goers in Physical Activity Engagement during COVID-19 Pandemic

The research aimed to investigate the motivation and environmental preferences of the park goers’ engagement in physical activity during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Based on those aims, the study was conducted to identify demographic profiles, motivational factors and preferences among park-goers in Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia. Results show that park goers in Pahang preferred performing their activities outdoors than indoors. Findings suggest that motivations and environmental preferences can induce different performance outcomes. It will help specialists to configure increased amounts of efforts and methods to achieve the best optimum health of the general public. Keywords: Motivation; PALMS; Environmental Preferences; Physical Engagement eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7.382