[Image Influence on The Intention of Waqf to Hei] Imej Mempengaruhi Kecenderungan Berwakaf Kepada Ipt

Higher education waqf fund is the best alternatives to the higher education institutions (HEIs) development and management. Funding through the waqf fund can reduce the dependency of HEIs on government allocation. This study aimed to examine the influence of image on the intention of waqf to HEIs. The sample consisted of 381 Muslim respondents aged 18 and over, in the district of Muallim where the HEIs were located in Perak, are selected using systematic random sampling. Data were analyzed using two statistical analysis methods, descriptive and inferential. Descriptive statistics consist of analysis of frequency, percent, mean and standard deviation using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) software. Inference statistics were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) software. The findings of direct relationship analysis showed that the image (β = 0.397, p <0.001) had a significant influence on the intention of waqf to HEIs. Thus, enhancing the image of the HEIs can influence the increase in the intention of waqf to HEIs. The study found that an excellent image of HEIs can attract the public’s attention to contribute waqf to the HEIs. Tabung wakaf pengajian tinggi merupakan antara alternatif terbaik bagi penjanaan dana pembangunan dan pengurusan institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT). Penjanaan dana menerusi tabung wakaf dapat mengurangkan kebergantungan IPT terhadap peruntukan kerajaan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh imej terhadap kecenderungan berwakaf kepada IPT. Sampel terdiri daripada 381 orang responden Muslim yang berumur 18 tahun dan ke atas, di daerah Muallim yang menempatkan IPT di Perak. Teknik persampelan rawak sistematik digunakan bagi proses pengumpulan data kajian. Data dianalisis menggunakan dua kaedah analisis statistik iaitu deskriptif dan inferens. Statistik deskriptif terdiri daripada analisis kekerapan, peratus, min dan sisihan piawai dengan menggunakan perisian Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS). Statistik inferens pula dianalisis menggunakan statistik Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) menerusi perisian Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). Dapatan analisis hubungan langsung mendapati imej (β=0.397, p<0.001) mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kecenderungan berwakaf kepada IPT. Justeru, peningkatan imej IPT mampu mempengaruhi peningkatan kecenderungan berwakaf kepada IPT. Kajian ini mendapati bahawa imej IPT yang baik dan cemerlang mampu menarik perhatian dan minat masyarakat untuk menyumbang wakaf kepada IPT

JOINT ANGLE PRODUCTION DURING SQUASH FOREHAND AND BACKHAND STROKE

The paper discusses the production of joint angles at the upper limb joint of forehand and backhand strokes during contact phase. There are eight significant joint anatomical profiles that were investigated namely; trunk flexion, trunk lateral flexion, trunk rotation, shoulder adduction, shoulder rotation, elbow flexion, wrist flexion and wrist pronation.. A female intermediate squash player participated in this study and data were collected using a 250 Hz VICON MX motion analysis system. The results show that the extension of the elbow joint and pronation/supination of the wrist played important role in generating racquet head velocity during contact

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS: ENLARGING A CALIBRATED VOLUME

Doing research in open games requires a calibrating system as large as the size of the playing court. In this paper a new reference structure, poles system, which could encompass the size of a playing court, is developed. Comparisons between the currently available frame and the poles systems are made. The results showed that the poles are comparable to those obtained using the Peak calibration frame, despite the difference in the dimensions of the structures, the location of the control points, as well as the physical characteristics of the structures

Relationship of anthropometric measurement and handgrip strength in Malaysian recreational tenpin bowlers

Background and Study Aim. Established studies show that athletes with longer fingers and broader hand surfaces have more muscular grips. Therefore, some research studies have examined various contributing factors and anthropometric characteristics. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of hand dimensions and selected anthropometric characteristics on handgrip strength in recreational tenpin bowlers. Material and Methods. This cross-sectional study recruited 32 (12 females, 20 males) healthy Malaysian recreational tenpin bowlers from Kuala Lumpur. Their anthropometric characteristics including height, weight, body mass index (BMI), the dimensions of the right hand, and age were measured accordingly. Handgrip strength was assessed using a Takei 5401 Grip D (Digital Grip Dynamometer) with 3 trials for both hands. A Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis were used to study the relationship between the parameters. Results. The body height and the minimum breadth of the right hand had a significant impact on handgrip strength among recreational tenpin bowlers. There was a significant difference between males and females in left and right handgrip strength (p<0.05). Males showed a greater handgrip strength compared to females in both hands’ strength. Body height (p = 0.00) and the minimum breadth of the hand (p = 0.03) were found to be significantly correlated with the handgrip strength thus indicating the two variables as strong predictors of handgrip strength. Conclusions. This study confirms that there is a relationship between anthropometric characteristics and handgrip strength in Malaysian recreational tenpin bowlers. Hence, it will be a great note for new bowlers to advance their bowling performance

Particleboard manufactured from rubberwood RRIM 2002 clone planted with different fertilizer treatment

This work focus on the effects of SRF (Slow Release Fertilizer) + NPK fertilizer rates on the properties of rubberwood particleboards produced. The particleboards were fabricated using rubber tree trial clone RRIM 2002. RRIM 2002 clone still in trial plot with age of 4-year old and classified as Latex Timber Clone which estimated to produce large wood volume and also better latex yield. The properties of particleboard were categorized and evaluated based on fertilizer treatment applied on RRIM 2002 clone tree: T1 (SRF + NPK at normal rate), T2 (SRF + 1.5 x NPK at normal rate), T3 (SRF + 2.0 x NPK at normal rate) and T4 (SRF + 2.5 x NPK at normal rate, control (NPK at normal rate). The resin used for particleboard fabrication was urea formaldehyde (UF) (63.9% solid) type E1. The resin content is 10%. The thickness of board is 10 mm with density 700 kgm-3. The particleboards were fabricated and assessed in accordance to Japanese Industrial Standard for Particleboard (JIS A 5908-2003). The properties that been assessed were on modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), internal bonding (IB), thickness swelling (TS) and water absorption (WA). From this study, it is found that fertilizer treatment influences the particle recovery and performance of particleboard especially on dimensional stability and internal bonding properties which significantly affected. The MOR and MOE of particleboard made from rubber trees that treated with SRF-NPK fertilizer showed better performance compared to that of with NPK fertilizer alone (control), however, the differences were not significant. In term of IB, no specific trend was observed. Lastly, for dimensional stability (TS and WA), particleboard produced from SRF-NPK fertilizer reduced the board stability when subjected to cold water soak

The challenge of telecommuting implementation in Malaysian government offices

Telecommuting is no longer an option for organization today, as people have more choices in the type of jobs or organization they want to work with. With education, knowledge, sophisticated but affordable information and communication technology (ICT), people can now choose to work for one or more employers. Telecommuting becomes one of the choices for the employees in most organizations in developed countries. In Malaysia, telecommuting is still in its infancy. However it is hope that as ICT become more common in the country, telecommuting will be an alternative work option to Malaysians. Telecommuting can be a liberating option for physically challenged, retires, and workers who may otherwise have had to drop out from labour force due to social obligations at home or otherwise. In this study we investigate Malaysian senior government civil servants’ attitudes concerning telecommuting. The study identifies the factors that support telecommuting implementation in Malaysian government offices. Using the Delphi technique, a group of senior government civil servants were asked to identify potential impact of telecommuting in government offices.The items were recorded and analyzed. The group identified seven factors determined to be very important to support the implementation of telecommuting. The factors are rules, regulation and policies, infrastructure,finance, selection,training, environment and benefits. Explanations are offered for each factor and areas for further research are also discussed

IT transfer program in the creation of innovative and loyal IT professionals in Malaysia

Mobility and turnover among IT professionals is a lost to Malaysian organizations since it disrupts project schedules and increases retraining cost and time. One major reason for leaving the current job is a small opportunity for self and career advancement in the former organization. To meet this professionals’ demand, this paper suggests organizations in Malaysia to develop and implement a learning mechanism through the creation of Information Technology Transfer (ITT) Program. The case studies in Malaysia have identified that a good ITT program can play an important role towards creating and maintaining pool of knowledge and professional workers. It is also helpful in supporting organizations to establish longer-term IT transfer and new learning strategies and provide personalized coaching to IT professionals no matter where they are at the moment of need. The program can be fully benefited if it is built with specific and well-planned objectives, design and delivery, monitoring and evaluation mechanism, and benefits

Degradation of medium density fibreboard and particleboard mechanical performance after exposed to different environmental condition

Wood or natural-based products will continue to be susceptible to degradation. However, this degradation process can be slow-down by introducing additives or certain treatment. The properties (i.e. mechanical, physical, bonding etc.) of wood-based panel such as Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) and Particleboard (PB) degrades in function with period of usage or exposure due to factors in surrounding conditions. This work focuses on the study of mechanical performance deterioration for MDF and PB after condition in the air-conditioned room and ambient for three months. Through this study, comparisons of various board variables (board types, exposure conditions, board thicknesses, resin types) influences the board performance degradation process. The project also studied the effects of cold-water immersion (12, 24 and 72 hours) to the mechanical properties of the board. The mechanical performance of boards was evaluated based on static bending (Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rupture) and internal bonding tests after exposed for 3 months. All boards (MDF and PB) used in this study were obtained from local commercial panel manufacturer and test according to JIS A 5908-1994. The findings show that all the variables studied: exposure conditions, resin type, board thickness and board type respectively, have a significant effect on the diminished strength of panel strengths. The conditioning method and board type found to influence foremost compared with resin type. Exposing both of panels in air-conditioned room found to delay the degradation compared with ambient exposure for tested properties; MOE, MOR and IB respectively. The board thickness seems influenced the degradation of the board in any exposure conditions; air conditioned, ambient or cold-water soaking. The thicker of the board, the greater the degradation occurred

Effects of antiplatelet therapy on stroke risk by brain imaging features of intracerebral haemorrhage and cerebral small vessel diseases: subgroup analyses of the RESTART randomised, open-label trial

Background Findings from the RESTART trial suggest that starting antiplatelet therapy might reduce the risk of recurrent symptomatic intracerebral haemorrhage compared with avoiding antiplatelet therapy. Brain imaging features of intracerebral haemorrhage and cerebral small vessel diseases (such as cerebral microbleeds) are associated with greater risks of recurrent intracerebral haemorrhage. We did subgroup analyses of the RESTART trial to explore whether these brain imaging features modify the effects of antiplatelet therapy