Reka Bentuk Rumah Tradisional Negeri Sembilan Dipengaruhi Oleh Adat Dan Kedaerahan

Keunikan reka bentuk rumah tradisional Negeri Sembilan melambangkan masyarakat Adat Perpatih yang diamalkan oleh masyarakat di Negeri Sembilan. Reka bentuknya mewakili pelbagai maksud tersendiri yang sering dikaitkan dengan identiti Adat Perpatih dan budaya yang diamalkan oleh masyarakat tersebut. Adat Perpatih yang diamalkan di Negeri Sembilan adalah sistem adat bernasabkan ibu atau sistem kekerabatan matrilineal yang mempunyai hubungan rapat dengan reka bentuk seperti orientasi, susun atur ruang, komponen lantai, dinding, struktur tiang, dan ragam hias dalaman rumah tradisional Negeri Sembilan. Selain itu, reka bentuk bumbung panjang yang lentik dengan kedua-dua hujung bumbungnya naik ke atas sedikit telah menjadi identiti seni bina di Negeri Sembilan yang tersendiri. Adat pepatih dan faktor kedaerahan telah mempengaruhi reka bentuk rumah tradisional ini. Namun keaslian konsep dan falsafah reka bentuk seni bina rumah ini telah disalah- erti kan dengan mengatakan ia menyamai reka bentuk rumah adat di Minangkabau. Kajian ini di jalankan bagi bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti dan menganalisa jenis-jenis rumah yang terdapat di Negeri Sembilan. Lokasi kajian melibatkan beberapa buah kampung iaitu rumah-rumah tradisional di Padang, Bukit Tinggi, Kampar Kiri, Indonesia dan Rembau, Kuala Pilah dan Tampin di Negeri Sembilan. Pengumpulan data telah diperolehi menerusi proses pemerhatian, temu bual, dan pengambilan foto-foto yang berkaitan. Sehubungan dengan ini, identiti dan keunikan rumah tradisional Negeri Sembilan yang semakin sukar dikekalkan serta kurangnya penjelasan dapat difahami oleh masyarakat generasi masa kin

Evolution Architectural Heritage Through Typology Of Negeri Sembilan Traditional Houses

The architecture of traditional house is a regional architectural heritage assets which are valuable, inherited and built in various customs and cultures of each country. It has the characteristics of the different designs and concepts that shape its own identity. The uniqueness design of the Negeri Sembilan traditional house is influenced by the Minangkabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia, which is the symbol of the community. Minangkabau house is a house occupied by the customary rules of practice matrilineal kinship system and the tendency of the people to go abroad for the purpose of exploration. The study was made on the basis of these factors, the occurrence of evolution, the changes that occurred since the 14th century AD, which started from Minangkabau to Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Additionally, the study proves that the customs, culture and regionalism have established the typology of Negeri Sembilan traditional houses. The study involves several locations starting from West Sumatra, Indonesia such as Padang, Bukit Tinggi and Kampar to Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia such as Rembau, Tampin and Kuala Pilah. The data were obtained through a process of observation, sketches, interviews, questionnaires and related photos. The identity and uniqueness of Negeri Sembilan traditional house is the architectural heritage that will bring awareness and references to future generations which are increasingly difficult to sustain and lost in their own countr

Penerapan identiti senibina ke atas bangunan tinggi : kajian kes Urban Hive dan Lotte World Tower, Seoul, Korea Selatan

Naskah ini membincangkan kaedah penerapan identiti senibina yang telah dilakukan ke atas bangunan tinggi di Seoul, Korea Selatan. Telah menjadi kelaziman pendekatan perancangan bandar moden dan rekabentuk bangunan Gaya Antarabangsa kini telah melunturkan peranan alam bina sebagai penggambaran tampak identiti setempat sesebuah bandar. Hal ini mengakibatkan terhasilnya bandar-bandar moden di seluruh dunia yang kelihatan seragam dan kurang penerapan identiti setempat terutamanya ke atas binaan bangunan-bangunan baru. Kajian kes secara pemerhatian dilakukan ke atas dua buah bangunan tinggi di Seoul, Korea Selatan untuk mengkaji kaedah penerapan identiti senibina ke atas bangunan tinggi tersebut. Dari hasil kajian, didapati bahawa terdapat beberapa kaedah penerapan identiti senibina ke atas reka bentuk bangunan tinggi moden yang telah diamalkan yang boleh dijadikan panduan untuk tugas rekabentuk bangunan tinggi selanjutnya

Predictors of good glycemic controls among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in two primary health clinics, Kuala Selangor

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the factors and predictors of good glycaemic control among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in two rural government health clinics in Kuala Selangor. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 200 patients selected through systematic random sampling from a list of T2DM patients in two government health clinics in Kuala Selangor. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire while glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) results were obtained from the patients’ blood results record at the clinic. HbA1c of 6.5 % and below was categorized as good glycaemic control. The factors studied were socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, ethnicity, level of education, occupation and household income), T2DM medical history (T2DM duration and type of treatment), diabetes knowledge, health literacy, adherence to treatment, body mass index (BMI) and physical activity. Pearson’s chi square test was used to test for associations and multiple logistic regressions were used to determine the predictors. Results: The response rate was 86.9%. The pro-portion of good glycaemic control was 34.0%. Level of glycaemic control was significantly associated with duration of being diagnosed with T2DM (p=0.006) and type of treatment (p=0.009). The probability of having good glycaemic control was 2.5 times more likely among respondents diagnosed with T2DM for less than 10 years (AOR=2.458, 95% of CI=1.504-14.282, p=0.037). Conclusion: Shorter duration of being diagnosed with T2DM has been found to be a predictor of good glycaemic control in this study population, thus warranting stricter monitoring among patients who have been diagnosed for a longer period

Academic plagiarism in Malaysia higher education institutions: legal perspective

The incidents of plagiarism are prevalent in the academic community throughout the world. In the context of the academic community, plagiarism may damage the reputation as well as negatively affect the credibility and integrity of the institutions and those involved in such behaviours. This paper provides an overview of academic plagiarism in Malaysia and discusses the relevant Malaysian legal provisions, specifically those which applied to Malaysian public higher education institutions concerning the issue of plagiarism. Analysis of statutes and relevant case law was done by employing the doctrinal legal method. It is learned that a number of statutes governing the management and administration of the universities in Malaysia contain provisions on plagiarism that are to be subjected to disciplinary punishment. Of all the statutes, the paper found that the Educational Institutions (Discipline) Act 1976 (Act 174), which governs matters related to discipline in educational institutions but not including universities explicitly stated provision on plagiarism. The paper suggests that universities should adopt clear policy or guideline on student writing handling in order to avoid and deal with plagiarism issues effectively

A systematic review on an optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention utilizing health belief model theory

Disaster preparedness is an issue that receives little attention in the community. Communities must take preventative measures to overcome obstacles and improve community preparedness. This review identifies the optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention in the community. A systematic literature search was conducted to examine a study about the optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention developed for implementation at a community level. A scoping review based on the PRISMA diagram was conducted from four databases. A combination of keywords was adapted for each database. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. A total of eight articles were synthesized based on the intervention dose of disaster preparedness among community interventions. The summarized studies provided evidence that the optimal dose for disaster preparedness intervention in the community can be prevented with an educational intervention program with a minimal dosage of intervention. The Health Belief Model Theory was the most often cited theory by researchers. The best dose for disaster preparedness intervention in a community can be mitigated with a single dose of education. Nonetheless, we cannot disregard alternative disaster preparedness theories because each has its advantages and disadvantages

Scienceploration 2023

The Scienceploration Camp is an initiative of the Centre for Pre-University Studies, UNIMAS (PPPU), which aims to increase the interest in science among secondary school students. It is also an effort taken by PPPU towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 4 in providing equal quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. On top of that, this camp supports Sarawak’s Digital Economy Strategy in nurturing an integrated ecosystem to foster inclusive digital society, by building the right foundations to grow our local digital economy

Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

Abstract Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains was generated. In phase 3, interventions were deemed acceptable for more than 90 per cent of patients except for reducing general anaesthesia (84 per cent) and re-sterilization of ‘single-use’ consumables (86 per cent). In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for high-income countries were: introducing recycling; reducing use of anaesthetic gases; and appropriate clinical waste processing. In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for low–middle-income countries were: introducing reusable surgical devices; reducing use of consumables; and reducing the use of general anaesthesia. Conclusion This is a step toward environmentally sustainable operating environments with actionable interventions applicable to both high– and low–middle–income countries

Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study

Summary Background Congenital anomalies are the fifth leading cause of mortality in children younger than 5 years globally. Many gastrointestinal congenital anomalies are fatal without timely access to neonatal surgical care, but few studies have been done on these conditions in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We compared outcomes of the seven most common gastrointestinal congenital anomalies in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries globally, and identified factors associated with mortality. Methods We did a multicentre, international prospective cohort study of patients younger than 16 years, presenting to hospital for the first time with oesophageal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal atresia, gastroschisis, exomphalos, anorectal malformation, and Hirschsprung’s disease. Recruitment was of consecutive patients for a minimum of 1 month between October, 2018, and April, 2019. We collected data on patient demographics, clinical status, interventions, and outcomes using the REDCap platform. Patients were followed up for 30 days after primary intervention, or 30 days after admission if they did not receive an intervention. The primary outcome was all-cause, in-hospital mortality for all conditions combined and each condition individually, stratified by country income status. We did a complete case analysis. Findings We included 3849 patients with 3975 study conditions (560 with oesophageal atresia, 448 with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 681 with intestinal atresia, 453 with gastroschisis, 325 with exomphalos, 991 with anorectal malformation, and 517 with Hirschsprung’s disease) from 264 hospitals (89 in high-income countries, 166 in middleincome countries, and nine in low-income countries) in 74 countries. Of the 3849 patients, 2231 (58·0%) were male. Median gestational age at birth was 38 weeks (IQR 36–39) and median bodyweight at presentation was 2·8 kg (2·3–3·3). Mortality among all patients was 37 (39·8%) of 93 in low-income countries, 583 (20·4%) of 2860 in middle-income countries, and 50 (5·6%) of 896 in high-income countries (p<0·0001 between all country income groups). Gastroschisis had the greatest difference in mortality between country income strata (nine [90·0%] of ten in lowincome countries, 97 [31·9%] of 304 in middle-income countries, and two [1·4%] of 139 in high-income countries; p≤0·0001 between all country income groups). Factors significantly associated with higher mortality for all patients combined included country income status (low-income vs high-income countries, risk ratio 2·78 [95% CI 1·88–4·11], p<0·0001; middle-income vs high-income countries, 2·11 [1·59–2·79], p<0·0001), sepsis at presentation (1·20 [1·04–1·40], p=0·016), higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score at primary intervention (ASA 4–5 vs ASA 1–2, 1·82 [1·40–2·35], p<0·0001; ASA 3 vs ASA 1–2, 1·58, [1·30–1·92], p<0·0001]), surgical safety checklist not used (1·39 [1·02–1·90], p=0·035), and ventilation or parenteral nutrition unavailable when needed (ventilation 1·96, [1·41–2·71], p=0·0001; parenteral nutrition 1·35, [1·05–1·74], p=0·018). Administration of parenteral nutrition (0·61, [0·47–0·79], p=0·0002) and use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (0·65 [0·50–0·86], p=0·0024) or percutaneous central line (0·69 [0·48–1·00], p=0·049) were associated with lower mortality. Interpretation Unacceptable differences in mortality exist for gastrointestinal congenital anomalies between lowincome, middle-income, and high-income countries. Improving access to quality neonatal surgical care in LMICs will be vital to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 of ending preventable deaths in neonates and children younger than 5 years by 2030

Capability of Primary School Pupils in Learning and Exploring Visual Programing Language = Keupayaan murid sekolah rendah mempelajari dan menerokai bahasa pengaturcaraan visual

Artikel ini dihasilkan bagi membincangkan keupayaan murid sekolah rendah dalam menerokai bahasa pengaturcaraan visual. Bahasa pengaturcaraan visual sedang mula diperkenalkan di dalam kurikulum Tahun Enam di bawah Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah (KSSR). Satu kajian berkaitan melibatkan pengumpulan data kuantitatif dan kualitatif telah dijalankan. Kaedah pengumpulan data kajian melibatkan proses pemerhatian ke atas subjek yang terdiri daripada sekumpulan 27 murid sekolah rendah berusia tujuh hingga dua belas tahun daripada pelbagai latar belakang dan pelbagai sekolah di sekitar Daerah Mualim. Di dalam kajian ini, muridmurid terlibat perlu mengikuti satu bengkel mengenai pengaturcaraan visual. Antara aktiviti terlibat adalah: (i) sesi pengenalan dan tutorial terbimbing oleh ketua bengkel dan dibantu oleh beberapa fasilitator (jika diperlukan), (ii) sesi latihan tutorial kendiri, juga dibantu oleh fasilitator (jika diperlukan), dan (iii) sesi penerokaan kendiri. Hasil kajian mendapati murid-murid seawal umur tujuh tahun boleh mengikuti pembelajaran dengan dibantu rapat oleh fasilitator. Sebahagian besar murid-murid berumur sepuluh tahun dan kesemua murid berumur sebelas tahun dan ke atas boleh mengikuti pembelajaran tanpa bantuan penuh daripada fasilitator serta boleh melaksanakan arahan tutorial kendiri dengan baik. Hanya sebahagian sahaja daripada kumpulan murid berkenaan yang mahu meneroka lebih lanjut. Kajian mendapati reka bentuk bahasa pengaturcaraan itu sendiri sangat mempengaruhi keupayaan murid untuk mempelajarinya dengan baik. Diharap kajian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai satu permulaan atau rujukan para pengkaji, guru dan ibu bapa