A case study on inventory control system of Fine Batik Sdn Bhd / Siti Zharif Nadiah Abd Rahim

This case study explored on the differences that the new system contributed to the inventory controls in Fine Batik SDN BHD. The new system should maximize the performance of this retail based company as it rely on its stocks to do business. If the company could not meet the customers’ demands, they will face losses that will affect the company’s profit. The study will do comparison between the previous and the new system regarding its effectiveness in minimizing time and cost in the inventory process. Next, the study also focuses on the importance of the employees as workforce behind the system to make it successful. The company should not rely on the system alone as the employees also play an important role as backbones that will help to handle the physical stock after the system had the databases of the stocks. The main issue of this study is how the new system makes a difference in inventory control and the comparison between the new and the previous system. Other issue related to this study is the relationship of the performance of employees in making the inventory process a success

Approaches to Improving Occupational Health and Safety of the Nigerian Construction Industry

The alarming figures of occupational accidents in the Nigerian construction industry, which accounted for 39.24% of the fatal accidents between 2014 and 2014, called for the subject matter. Therefore, occupational accidents mentioned earlier prompted this study on the way forward toward the approaches to improving occupational health and safety as well as the prevention of occupational accidents in the Nigerian construction industry. The quantitative method was adopted for this study. The result-revealed approaches to improving occupational health and safety are as follows: the Establishment of the Nigerian Construction Industry Development Board (NCIDB), technical assistance and collaboration among construction professionals, skill development in the management and communication of occupational health and safety, awareness-raising and advocacy on occupational health and safety, Use of International Labour Organization (ILO) mechanism on occupational health and safety, international collaboration with other professional bodies on health and safety, proper monitoring and recording of all injuries, and adequate allocation of resources (human, financial, and technology) on Occupational Health and Safety. The study called for better participation of all stakeholders in the construction industry toward improving occupational health and safety in the workplace and ensuring necessary measures in the prevention of occupational accidents

Association between Self-control and Aggression: An Analysis among Low Socioeconomic Status Individuals in East Coast of Malaysia

Low socioeconomic status (Low SES) is often linked to aggressive and violent behaviour. However, there is a lack of studies in Malaysia that ascertain the relationship between Low SES, self-control and aggression. Therefore the aim of this present study was to identify the association between self-control and aggression levels among Low SES individuals. 140 adult Low SES males voluntarily participated in this quantitative study. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit the respondents in this study. The present study was an observational cross sectional study using self-administrated questionnaires carried out in the East Coast of Malaysia. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test were employed for the purpose of analyses. The result evidenced statistically significant correlation between self-control and aggression levels (r = 0.444, 95% CI: 0.30, 0.57; p < 0.001). The findings of this study would provide some insights on the correlations of self-control and aggression among Low SES individuals from statistical and psychological perspectives

Effect of gamma irradiation on physicochemical properties and microbiological quality of yellow noodle with addition of rice bran

Irradiation is principally used as preservation to improve food shelf-life. The effect of gamma irradiation on physicochemical properties and microbiological quality of yellow noodles with addition of rice bran were observed. Wheat flour was replaced with rice bran at different levels (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%). The rice bran yellow (RBY) noodles were exposed to different irradiation doses (4 kGy, 6 kGy 8 kGy) using Cobalt-60. Gamma irradiation significantly decreased the pH, moisture content, hardness, lightness and redness; whereas significantly increased the breaking length of RBY noodles. Total plate count of RBY noodles stored at 8°C was observed on day 0, 3, 5 and 7. No bacterial growth was observed at dose 6 kGy and 8 kGy on day 5 and 7. Micrograph of RBY noodles under SEM at 500x magnification showed that different gamma irradiation dose and replacement of rice bran resulted in small changes on starch granules. Additionally, increment of rice bran showed significant increase in moisture content, breaking length, redness, cooking yield and cooking loss; but significantly decreased the water activity at high dose, hardness, lightness and yellowness. In conclusion, irradiation positively impacted the microbiological quality and incorporation of rice bran gave positive effect on the cooking yield

COMBINATORIAL THEORY OF INFORMATION (INFORMATION THEORY OF DETERMINED PROCESSES)

Bases of the information theory of determined processes for three forms of the information existence: in the form of elements of a finite set, numbers of a set of real numbers of a bounded interval, functions of a set of determined functions - have been created. Methods of the symbol, numerical and functional effective and noise-resistant coding, methods ensuring the economical representation of information and the increase of its correctness, have been determined. The class of numerical linear block correcting codes with finite decimal fractions as combination elements has been createdAvailable from VNTIC / VNTIC - Scientific & Technical Information Centre of RussiaSIGLERURussian Federatio

A Validity Study of Malay Translated Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire Cross-Cultural 50 Items (ZKPQ-50-CC)

ABSTRACT: Increased concerns about the incidence of violence and delinquency in Malaysia has prompted studies examining personality profiles in various settings. Personality seems to be very useful in predicting criminal behaviour and provides a better understanding of how an individual reacts to problems, make decisions, and communicates with the surroundings

Al-Khasais al-Islamiyah fi shakhsiyah al-mar'ah al-Malayuwiyah fi al-hikayat al-Malayuwiyah al-qadimah: dirasah adabiyah tahliliyyah

Every race in the world is characterized by a special culture that generates an individual's personality. Malay emphasizes the culture and customs of all society, especially women, but there are many social problems among women in this era because of the lack of adherence to religion and adherence to Malay customs. According to this research, ancient Malay tales are neglected or forgotten and its texts are unknown to present generations. Therefore, the research aims to discover the Islamic characteristics found in Malay women's characters in selected ancient Malay tales such as from the Poem of Siti Zubaydah, the tale of Hang Tuah, the masterpiece of the Melaka, the tale of the kings of Pasai and the dynasty of the sultans with their characteristics and examples. This research is based on the analytical approach in literature by reviewing some related references and books in the Malay language. This research has found seven Islamic characteristics in the characters of Malay women from the selected tales, such as patience and strength, the religious characteristic of women, the characteristic of a woman's loyalty to her husband, the characteristic of a woman's purity, the characteristic of mother's love and sympathy, the characteristic of independent women, and the characteristic of women's leadership

Conceptual Design Of Shielded Metal Arc Welding Workstation: Work Posture And Bead Dimension Consideration

The aim of this study was to propose a conceptual design of SMAW workstation which considered work postures of welders and weld bead dimensions. This study applied full factorial design of experiment. The independent variables were table height, table surface inclination, and work position whereas the dependent variables were bead height, bead width, and RULA score. Results of analysis of variance showed that the table height, table surface inclination, and work position had an effect on bead width and bead height. This study concluded that the proposed SMAW workstation can offer acceptable bead dimensions when it is designed with adjustable table height, flat table surface (0°), and standing work position. However, the work posture still requires further investigation

Architectural Evolution of Heritage Masjid in Negeri Sembilan; Heritage Masjid Tanah Datar

Understanding how historical events influenced current events is made feasible through learning about the past. Heritage Masjid is essential for preserving history and establishing a sense of roots in society. It is crucial for future usage of cultural diversity, education, tourism, and sustainable development. As cities expand, the Negeri Sembilan Heritage masjid's disappearance highlights the need to safeguard cultural heritage by considering history, social culture, and architectural influences. This study provides suggestions to assist future architects and conservators in managing heritage masjid conservation initiatives. Additionally, it helps non-specialists and traditional carpenters restore historic buildings while supporting authority oversight. The research also encourages tourism by highlighting national treasures and fostering a sense of community among the "adat perpatih" community in Negeri Sembilan. The study aimed to explore the Negeri Sembilan Heritage Masjid's architectural evolution while contributing to sustainable development. The aim can be achieved with several objectives: to identify the existing condition of the selected heritage Masjid, to determine the original and extension of the layout design, and to investigate the evolved architectural evolution. The study will involve on-site observation and interviews with the local communities and authorities. This study examined three buildings representing the architectural evolution of heritage masjids over a century old, particularly in Negeri Sembilan. Data was collected as artifact-based evidence gathered on-site, strengthened with academic research and documentation, and the results were contextualized and corroborated with the evolved layout design. Initial findings have shown that heritage masjid evolution and transformation exhibit the characteristics and different concepts of extension and highlight the existing historical approaches. Finally, critical issues in the studies of heritage masjid evolution in Negeri Sembilan will be foregrounded in the hope that it will shift the focus toward sustainable cities and communities

Rapid manipulation of extracellular vesicles using dielectrophoretic mechanism

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small entities that are released by most cell types. EVs are important form of intercellular communication and a rich source of biomarkers for a wide variety of diseases. Many methods for EVs isolation have been utilized, however, most of them have significant drawbacks including lengthy processing time, high cost, shortfalls in selectivity and surface marker dependency. In consideration of these issues, this paper discussed on the dielectrophoresis (DEP) microelectrode method designed to rapidly isolate EVs from its medium. The advantage of this DEP microelectrode is the capability of isolating EVs using a droplet of 1 µL placed onto the microelectrode within 30 s and 20 V peak-to-peak (Vp-p) of alternating current (AC). The method used in the characterization of sample are dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM); both prove the heterogeneity of EVs’ population and the EVs appear to be spherical with size ranging from 40 to 200 nm. The experimental results from this preliminary experiment show that the DEP microelectrode was able to manipulate EVs as evidenced by the negative dielectrophoresis (NDEP) fluorescent images. Further investigation of grid analysis conducted shows the consistency of the theory and the results presented. Corrected Total Cell Fluorescence (CTCF) values from the grid analysis concluded that the EVs were manipulated to the center of region of interest, (ROI). Therefore, this DEP technique suggests a rapid strategy for EVs isolation from its medium in small quantity while maintaining accuracy and cost-effectivity