A mediating effect of knowledge creation on the relationship between social capital and research and development performance in Malaysian research universities

The aim of this study is to understand the influence of social capital (SC) and knowledge creation (KC) activities on research and development (R&D) performance among academic researchers in Malaysian Research Universities (MRU). This research employed a quantitative research design utilizing the survey research method. Three objectives were established and the first is, to formulate a model that identifies the influence of SC and KC on R&D performance in MRU. This was achieved through literature review and preliminary study interviews. Ten researchers from three MRU participated in the interview. Eleven research hypotheses were derived and seven factors, which influenced R&D performance, were identified: the presence of structural, relational and cognitive capital as well as knowledge socialization, externalization, combination and internalization. The second objective is to develop an instrument, which can be used to measure the influence of SC and KC on R&D performance in MRU. This was achieved through systematic literature review and assessment of questionnaires to support the hypotheses and validate the influence model. Data collected was analysed using Cronbach alpha to validate the reliability; while, correlation coefficient and factor analysis were used to check the validity of the instrument. The third objective is to examine the influence of SC on R&D performance in MRU with KC as the mediator. Correlation coefficient was used to test ten hypotheses, while structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test a hypothesis with KC as the mediator. In addition, multiple regression analysis was utilized to measure the predictive power of the influence model, while SEM was used to evaluate the fitness of the influence model. This study confirms that KC has an indirect mediating influence between SC and R&D performance and also has a stronger influence on R&D performance compared to SC. This study shows that, structural, relational and cognitive social capital is effective in generating tacit knowledge through socialization and internalization activities

A review on factors affecting the EDI system migration in logistics

The purpose of this paper is to review and analyze the state of the art of research in system migration. It is reviewed by elements of migration which are business, technology and people. The review of literature on system migration research is based on 70 referred journals, proceedings, thesis and books published from 1997 to 2010 in ISI, SCOPUS, Science Direct and IEEE explore, Emerald and JSTOR. The major findings show that there is high number of research that focused on element of technology particularly software. It is also identified that there are only a few research focused on element of people that provide migration frameworks to support organizations preparing to migrate from legacy system. Important issues highlighted in EDI migration are system integration, security and cost. None of literature found that propose migration framework from EDI to XML

Factors influencing ICT adoption in halal transportations: a case study of Malaysian halal logistics service providers

The purpose of this study is i) to investigate the factors that influence the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Halal transportations and logistics and ii) to develop an ICT adoption framework for Halal logistic service providers (LSPs). The Halal LSPs selected for the study currently used ICT service platforms, such as accounting and management system for Halal logistic business. The study categorizes the factors influencing the adoption decision and process by LSPs into four groups: technological related factors, Halal assurance related factors, organizational and environmental related factors. The major contribution in this study is the discovery that technological related factors (ICT compatibility with Halal requirement) and Halal assurance related factors are the most affecting factors among the Halal LSPs applying ICT for Halal performances control in transportation’s operation. Among the environmental related factors, ICT requirement for monitoring Halal included in Halal Logistic Standard on Transportation (MS2400:2010) are the most influencing factors in the adoption of ICT with the support of the government. In addition, the government related factors are very important in the reducing the main barriers and the creation of the atmosphere of ICT adoption in Halal LSP sector

Signal sensing on heavy goods vehicle (Hgv) blind spot area for construction logistics

This paper will explore the issues and the causes of accidents contributed by heavy goods vehicles (HGV) specifically instigated by blind spot. A blind spot is an area or zone that cannot be directly observe by the truck driver on their side mirror. Unfortunately, due to this, high number of accidents had happened because of HGV drivers were not alert or aware of another road user or pedestrian hidden in the blind spot area. This often occurred to heavy goods vehicle drivers. The aim of this paper is to understand the issue of HGV blind spot and identify the potential use signal sensing as an alert mechanism for the blind spot of a heavy goods vehicles. This is to detect other road users who are in the dangerous distance of the HGV. This study has revealed the holistic understanding of HGV blind spot issues and problem by finding the answer for research question initially outlined

The adoption of halal transportations technologies for halal logistics service providers in Malaysia

The purpose of this study is i) to investigate the driving factors and barriers of the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Halal logistic and ii) to develop an ICT adoption framework for Halal logistic service provider. The Halal LSPs selected for the study currently used ICT service platforms, such as accounting and management system for Halal logistic business. The study categorizes the factors influencing the adoption decision and process by LSPs into four groups: technology related factors, organizational and environmental factors, Halal assurance related factors, and government related factors. The major contribution in this study is the discovery that technology related factors (ICT compatibility with Halal requirement) and Halal assurance related factors are the most crucial factors among the Halal LSPs applying ICT for Halal control in transportation’s operation. Among the government related factors, ICT requirement for monitoring Halal included in Halal Logistic Standard on Transportation (MS2400:2010) are the most influencing factors in the adoption of ICT with the support of the government. In addition, the government related factors are very important in the reducing the main barriers and the creation of the atmosphere of ICT adoption in Halal LSP secto

Factors influencing the intention to adopt halal logistics services among halal SMEs in Malaysia

This study was aim to understand the influence of adoption factors on the intention of adopting an innovation (Halal Logistics) among Malaysian Halal SMEs. This re search employed a quantitative research design using survey research method. Four objectives were established. The first is to formulate a model that identifies the influence of adoption factors on innovation (Halal Logistics) adoption intention among Malaysian Halal SMEs. This was achieved through literature reviews and preliminary study. Five halal compliant logistics service providers (LSPs) were contacted through phone and email correspondences. Seven research hypotheses were derived and seven factors that influenced the innovation (Halal Logistics) adoption intention were identified: the presence of familiarity with innovation, status characteristics, position in social network as internal factors as well as benefit, geographical setting, societal culture and political condition as external factors. The second objective is to develop an instrument that can be used to measure the influence of adoption factors on adoption intention among Halal SMEs

Assessment on the utilization of current Halal certification technologies by Halal industry players in Malaysia

The purpose of this paper is to present the utilization level of current Halal certification technology among Malaysian Halal business operators covering various Halal industry sectors. A set of questionnaire was used to elicit responses using convenience-sampling technique as to ensure equal population being selected. A total of 35 valid questionnaires was obtained from a total of 80 sets of questionnaire were distributed during the 9th International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2012 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC Malaysia. The study finds that the highest technology usage among Halal industry players was e-Halal JAKIM and the lowest was HDC iPhone Apps