THE UTILISATION OF CONCENTRATION PROFILE SIMULATION TO PREDICT LITHIUM-ION CELL PERFORMANCE

This paper presents the lithium-ion concentration profile simulation in the cathode for the half cell to predict the performance of the lithium-ion cell. The mathematical model is utilized in order to identify the lithium-ion cell system in the solution phase. Then the model is used to describe the discharge behavior of the rechargeable cell based on the simulated concentration profile. For this work, the cathode is the positive electrode employing LiMn2O4 as the active material. In addition, the numerical technique namely Finite Difference Method is used to solve the material balance equation of lithiumion cell. This method is compared to other methods to identify the concentration profile. Nevertheless, the solutions in this paper merely focus on the concentration profile of lithium-ion in the cathode under galvanostatic discharge in the half cell

Safety and Efficacy of nab-Paclitaxel in the Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer

Taxanes are highly active chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of early-stage and metastatic breast cancer. Novel formulations have been developed to improve efficacy and decrease toxicity associated with these cytotoxic agents. nab-paclitaxel is a solvent free, albumin-bound 130-nanometer particle formulation of paclitaxel (Abraxane®, Abraxis Bioscience), which was developed to avoid toxicities of the Cremophor vehicle used in solvent-based paclitaxel. In a phase III clinical trial, nab-paclitaxel demonstrated higher response rates, better safety and side-effect profile compared to conventional paclitaxel, and improved survival in patients receiving it as second line therapy. Higher doses can be administered over a shorter infusion time without the need for special infusion sets or pre-medications. It is now approved in the US for treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant therapy, where prior therapy included an anthracycline. Recently, several phase II studies have suggested a role for nab-paclitaxel as a single agent and in combination with other agents for first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer

PERKAITAN ANTARA KONSEP KENDIRI DAN PENGINTEGRASIAN SOSIAL DALAM KONTEKS JENAYAH: SATU KAJIAN ULASAN SISTEMATIK

Artikel ini disediakan bagi mengulas perkaitan antara konsep kendiri dan pengintegrasian sosial dalam konteks jenayah. Satu kajian ulasan sistematik telah dijalankan bagi mendapatkan maklumat lengkap berkaitan konsep kendiri dan pengintegrasian sosial dengan menggunakan pangkalan data Elsevier, Sage and Google Scholar. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan bahawa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara konsep kendiri dan pengintegrasian sosial terutamanya bagi individu yang pernah terlibat dengan salah laku jenayah. Hasil kajian memberi implikasi kepada pihak yang berkepentingan mengenai peranan faktor pelindung dalam mengurangkan kadar residivisme

Analisis trend bagi pesalah muda yang telah menjalani hukuman perintah khidmat masyarakat Di Malaysia

This article attempts to present the trend among young offenders undergone Community Service Order (CSO) in Malaysia. An archival time series analysis approach was applied to identify the ethnicity, gender, type of crime and the total number of young offenders undergone CSO across Malaysia from 2009 until 2015. Relevant information was gathered after obtaining official statistic from the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia. In sum, a total number of 13,896 cases were reported in six-year duration throughout Malaysia. The highest number of cases were recorded in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (545 cases). Moreover, an overall number of 2,989 young offenders have successfully undergone CSO from 2009 until 2015. The resultant data also indicated that majority of male young offenders undergone CSO are Malays in ethnicity (67.79%) and most of them have involved in property-related crime (47%). As an overall impact, the study provided implications to the concerned parties and key personnel such as welfare officers, criminal justice authorities and policies makers to reinforce the implementation of a community-based approach to recuperate young offenders who have involved in criminal activities

Faktor berisiko yang menyumbang kepada masalah residivisme : satu tinjauan sorotan literature

Recidivism refers to a proportion of offenders who commit repetitive offenses. In general, recidivism studies are crucial in tracking the outcomes of post-release among individuals who have committed a crime. Hence, this article is prepared to review the risk factors contributing to recidivism. All the relevant information related to recidivism was gathered from various well-established databases such as Elsevier, Sage, and Google Scholar. On the whole, the risk factors contributing to recidivism include psychopathic personality, employment opportunities, education level, history of drug abuse, duration of incarceration, acceptance of community members, and high-risk areas. As an overall impact, this review is expected to provide an in-depth understanding of the key characteristic of repeat offenders thus some effective crime prevention strategies can be developed in reducing the recidivism rate

PEMBUDAYAAN KESUKARELAWANAN DALAM KALANGAN MASYARAKAT: SATU KAJIAN ULASAN SISTEMATIK

Artikel ini disediakan bagi mengulas pembudayaan kesukarelawanan dalam kalangan masyarakat. Satu kajian ulasan sistematik telah dijalankan bagi mendapatkan maklumat lengkap berkaitan faktor pemangkin yang mendorong pembudayaan kesukarelawanan dalam kalangan masyarakat dengan menggunakan pangkalan data Elsevier dan Sage. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan bahawa faktor keperluan psikologi, faktor keperluan mendapatkan pengiktirafan dan ganjaran serta faktor pegangan agama menyumbang ke arah pembudayaan kesukarelawanan dalam kalangan masyarakat. Hasil kajian memberi implikasi terhadap keperluan pihak berkepentingan mengenai kepentingan budaya kesukarelawanan dalam usaha mencetus transformasi sosial serta mewujudkan anggota masyarakat yang penyayang, bertanggungjawab serta tidak mementingkan diri sendiri

PELAKSANAAN HUKUMAN PERINTAH KHIDMAT MASYARAKAT: SATU KAJIAN ULASAN SISTEMATIK (The Implementation of Community Service Order: A Systematic Review)

Artikel ini disediakan bagi mengulas pelaksanaan hukuman Perintah Khidmat Masyarakat (PKM) di seluruh negara. Satu kajian ulasan sistematik telah dijalankan bagi mendapatkan maklumat lengkap berkaitan sejarah pelaksanaan PKM dengan menggunakan pangkalan data Emerald, Elsevier, Sage and Google Scholar. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan bahawa sistem perundangan di United Kingdom, Singapura, Hong Kong, Eropah, Uganda dan Malaysia melaksanakan hukuman PKM di negara masing-masing. Dapatan kajian turut mendapati bahawa hukuman PKM mampu mengurangkan kadar residivisme, meningkatkan sikap promasyarakat dalam diri banduan serta menjadi platform bagi mengintegrasikan banduan ke dalam komuniti. Hasil kajian memberi implikasi terhadap keperluan pihak berkepentingan mengenai kerelevanan konsep pemulihan dalam komuniti bagi memulihkan individu yang pernah terlibat dengan salah laku jenayah.KATA KUNCI: perintah khidmat masyarakat, ulasan sistematik ABSTRACTThis article is prepared to review the implementation of Community Service Order (CSO) in different counties around the world. A systematic review was conducted to obtain information regarding the history and implementation of CSO in databases such as Emerald, Elsevier, Sage and Google Scholar. The results indicate that United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe, Uganda and Malaysia are among the counties which have implemented CSO through their legal system. The finding also stipulates that CSO has the potential to reduce the recidivism rate, enhance pro-social behavior among offenders and creates a platform to integrate offenders into a community. As an overall impact, the study provided implications to the concerned parties regarding the importance of community-based rehabilitation to refine individual who has involved in criminal activities.KEYWORDS: community service order, systematic revie

Prediction of the Lithium-ion Cell Performance via Concentration Profile Simulation

This paper presents the lithium-ion concentration profile simulation in the cathode for the half cell to predict the performance of the lithium-ion cell. By utilizing the mathematical model from the identified theoretical principles, the lithium-ion cell system in the solution phase is used to describe the discharge behavior of the rechargeable cell based on the simulated concentration profile. For this work, the cathode is the positive electrode employing LiMn2O4 as the active material. In addition, the numerical technique namely Finite Difference Method is used to solve the material balances equation of lithium-ion cell. This method is compared to other methods to identify the concentration profile. Nevertheless, the solutions in this paper merely focus on the concentration profile of lithium-ion in the cathode under galvanostatic discharge in the half cell

Exploration and evaluation of robusta coffee quality in Merangin Regency, Jambi Province

Jambi known as one of the Robusta coffee producing areas in Indonesia. Many of promising Robusta coffee clones were found at coffee plantations in Jambi and have adapted to local agroecosystems. The study aimed to evaluate the quality of Robusta coffee in Merangin Regency, Jambi Province. The exploration and evaluation were carried out in July 2020 and December 2021 using the survey method. In this study, several Robusta coffees clones that had developed in the community were found, such as Prima, Tugusari Kuning, Bengko, Mendo, and Tugusari Hijau. These clones are preferred because they have good taste and high productivity as well as adaptive in the highlands. The result of cupping test for Prima, Bengko, Local, Tugusari Kuning, Mendo, and Tugusari Hijau clones showed a final score of >80 (Fine Robusta) with a final score ranging from 80.50-81.63, while Parabola and Curup clones were categorized as not specialty with the score of 70.50 and 78.375, respectively. On the other hand, the results of caffeine content analysis of the Curup, Mendo, Parabola, Tugusari Hijau, and Tugusari Kuning clones ranged from 1.33-1.74%. This initial evaluation is expected to provide an overview of the existence of promising Robusta coffee clones in Jambi. Hence, these coffee clones can be developed as local superior clones in the future

Datasets of demographic profile and perpetrator experience in committing crime among young offenders in Malaysia

The datasets in this article provides supplementary information related to: (1) demographic profile of young offenders and (2) perpetrator experience in committing a crime. A quantitative approach based on a cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect data among 306 young offenders undergoing Community Service Order initiated by the Malaysian Social Welfare Department. The resultant data were analysed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The result stipulates that the majority of respondents are consist of male young offenders aged 20 years old, Malays, single in marital status, and unemployed. Based on the crime involvement aspect, the result indicates that young offenders involved in stealing (26.1%), does not carry any weapons while committing a crime (50.0%), and entangled in criminal activity due to peer influence (40.0%). Moreover, unfavorable luck contributes to the failure in executing crime (52.6%) which subsequently leads them to be arrested by the police (52.0%)