Effect of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber on tensile strength of concrete

The objective of this project is to investigate the effects of PVA fiber on the tensile strength of concrete. In this study, the use of PVA fiber in concrete is to be perfected

Examining the relationship between work ergonomic and task performance: a study at SSM Negeri Sembilan / Aina Shareena Shaidi

The research objective is to examine whether work ergonomic include physical ergonomic and organizational ergonomic have a positive relationship on task performance. The target respondents in this study are employees who work at Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) Negeri Sembilan from different department consists of Operation, Enforcement and Corporate with a total population of 35 employees. A sample size consists of 32 employees have been chosen to complete the questionnaires. Simple random sampling has been used as sampling technique for the study. The researchers used questionnaire as the tool to collect data for this study. Data has been analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Frequency analysis, Descriptive statistics, Correlation and Multiple Regression analysis has been applied to explain the results of the study. This is mainly to answer the research objectives. The findings of the study shown that there is a positive relationship between physical ergonomic and task performance which prove H1 hypothesis is accepted. The result for organizational ergonomic indicates there is insignificant relationship between organizational ergonomic and task performance which prove H2 hypothesis is rejected. The result of this study will be useful to the organization and employee to have deeper understanding how work ergonomic influenced on task performance. It allowed the organization to be able to implement policy, remuneration or plan to retain their work systems

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE LONG NON-CODING RNA PROINS IN HUMAN PANCREATIC β-CELL

It is well established that the genome is pervasively transcribed. Only 2% of those transcripts are translated into proteins, and the remaining 98% are non-translated, generating the non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) species. A close observation of these transcripts directed the scientific community to their increasing potential functional roles in the cells. Indeed, the literature exponentially unveils this notion, with many ncRNAs showing substantial and variable biological functions. The field is in its infancy; however, efforts are accelerating to discover and define this ocean of new species. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are sub-species of ncRNAs with an arbitrary size of more than 200 nucleotides with fewer coding abilities. They are expressed in a controlled manner in different tissue types and developmental phases. They show very low sequence conservation among other species. The functional significance of lncRNAs is exponentially identified in many organisms, including humans. In this Dissertation, we tried to characterize an intriguing lncRNA, PROINS, in human pancreatic β-cells. PROINS is located upstream of the master regulator of β -cells, pancreatic and duodenal homeobox1 (PDX1) on chromosome 13 in humans. Hence, it was fascinating to study its possible regulatory roles in these metabolically vital cells. The main objective of this work is to characterize PROINS in human pancreatic β -cells, with a focus on its possible regulatory effects on insulin production. After verifying the existence of the lncRNA PROINS in human pancreatic β -cells, we studied its expression in various human tissues and assessed its subcellular localization. We analyzed its expression in response to glucose stimulation in human b-cell model 1.1B4, followed by a gain of function and loss of function studies of PROINS, and observed the consequence of this perturbation on mainly insulins expression. Interestingly, we have identified that PROINS upregulates INS expression in these cells. However, we did not find any correlation between this regulatory function and the vital transcription factor of β -cell, PDX1as we anticipated. Instead, we did show a possible interaction of PROINS with the Maf Avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A (MAFA). MAFA is another well-recognized transcription factor in β-cell, which plays an essential role in glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. This study sheds light on a novel regulatory layer of the insulin gene. Perturbation of insulin expression in كcells is an important underlying cause of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Thus, further understanding of insulin production\u27s intricate regulatory mechanisms would open opportunities for novel therapies for both types of diabetes

Effect of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber on tensile strength of concrete

The objective of this project is to investigate the effects of PVA fiber on the tensile strength of concrete. In this study, the use of PVA fiber in concrete is to be perfected

Customer motivation towards salary deduction scheme: a case study of Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) Scheme / Shareena Adnan

ASNS has offered 10 types of schemes, which are ASN, ASN 2, ASN 3, ASG-Pendidikan, ASG-Kesihatan, ASG-Persaraan, ASS, ASW 2020, ASM, and ASD. Salary deduction scheme is offer to those who are working and have fixed salary. This salary deduction scheme is meant for ASS unit holder. The investors can deposit a minimum amount of RM10 of their salary into their account every month. But, there are some problems in terms of investors motivation towards the scheme In this context, this study mainly focuses on the customer's motivation towards salary deduction scheme. Moreover, this study seeks to know about the investors' savings motivator, motives behind savings withdrawal and the extent of acceptance towards communicated information regarding salary deduction scheme. In the first objective, the analysis shows that most of the investors agreed the main subscription motives in salary deduction scheme is because of investment purpose. For the second objective, the main reason of withdrawing is because of insufficient for other expenditure such as children education, daily expenditure etc. In the analysis for the third objective, most of the investors are satisfied with media used, the completeness and accuracy of the information The study was carried at Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), Kuala Lumpur and the respondents came from ASNB customers who come to ASNB counter services. Based on this study, some suggestions have been recommended to ASNB Management and the organization to come up with new strategies to enhance its image as well as increase the number of subscribers in the scheme offered

The relationship between working environment and employee’s productivity: a case study among employees in Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Kuching, Sarawak./ Shareena Azreen Hamdan

This study was undertaken at the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), one of the public sectors located in Kuching, Sarawak. The purpose of the research was to determine the level of agreement on Employee’s Productivity affected by Working Environment in Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and to identify the relationship between the types of working environment (temperature, furniture and office layout) towards employee’s productivity. A total of 108 questionnaires were distributed among employees at SEDC, Kuching. The questionnaire was a structured questionnaire with a total number of 29 questions. Five questions were dedicated to demographic background, 6 questions were dedicated to temperature, 6 questions were dedicated to furniture, 6 questions were dedicated to office layout and 6 questions were dedicated to employees’ productivity. The data was analyzed using the SPSS Version 23. The results showed a positive relationship between the working environment (temperature, furniture, office layout) and employees’ productivity

Generation Y Muslim Female and Male Decision Making Styles in Malaysia: Are They Different?

Previous studies have suggested that demographics, including gender, education level, religiosity and nationality affect consumer behavior. This research explores the influence of gender on the shopping behavior of Generation Y Muslim consumers in Malaysia.  The structured questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 500 consumers aged between 18 and 34. Completed data from 486 respondents were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while factor analysis and ANOVA were conducted to identify construct validity and differences in segment groups. Results indicated that eight decision-making style factors were identified for young Muslim consumers. There are significant differences between male and female consumers related to Brand Consciousness, Brand Loyalty, Recreational Consciousness and Value-Impulsiveness. However, male consumers are similar to the females with respect to Fashion-Fun Consciousness, Quality Consciousness, Confused by Over-Choice and Imperfectionism. Implications for retailers and marketing practitioners as well as recommendations for future research are also discussed

Pengurusan upacara miring “Nembiak baru ada” Di Dassey budu, Saratok

This research is about the birth ceremony for Ibans at Dassey Budu,Saratok. The objective of thistudy is to examine the aspects of the management of the new born ritual at Dassey Budu, Saratok, identifying the types of ritual equipment used during the birth ceremony at Dassey Budu, Saratok and find out the factors of the birth ceremony decreased at Dassey Budu, Saratok. In this study, the methodology used interviewed five informants who were experts in this field of study

Property tax assessment incentive model for green building initiative in Malaysia

The practice of providing property tax assessment incentives for green buildings has been proven to encourage the growth of green building practices at a local level. However, the property tax assessment incentive available for green buildings in Malaysia is developed without property tax assessment basis and requires large financial expenditure from the local authority. Therefore, this scenario exhibits the incentive only relevant for local authority with strong financial budget. As a result it creates an issue for those unwilling nor do they have large financial budget to spend on the incentive program. This study aims to address the issue by developing a model of property tax assessment incentive based on improved value excluding financial expenditure from the local authority. There are three objectives outlined in this study: 1) to determine green envelope components of green building certified under Malaysian Green Building Index (GBI) rating tool: 2) to analyse the effect of the determined green envelope component on property value; and 3) to develop and validate property tax assessment incentive models for green building. The GBI certified green envelope components were determined through integrating the green benefits of identified green envelope components with GBI green criteria using meta-analysis. The sampling focuses on Malaysian property valuation practitioners with green building valuation experiences. This study comprises quantitative data involving questionnaire survey to 550 property valuation practitioners in Malaysia. The collected data were analysed using frequency analysis. The Cost-Benefits analysis between property tax assessment increment and annual energy saving conveyed by green envelope components on building was conducted to determine the appropriate baseline for percentage of reduction for the proposed incentive models. The developed models were validated through semi-structured interview with the Director of Valuation Department at Kulai Municipal Council. The findings demonstrate that out of ten green envelope components affecting property value, three green envelope components were found to increase property value, namely: solar photovoltaic, green roof and green living wall. Two property tax assessment incentive models developed are: 1) exemption model and 2) reduction model. The results indicate that the reduction baseline for solar photovoltaic, green roof and green living starts from 25%, 0% and 0% respectively. Kulai Municipal Council is willing to provide 50% reduction for each green envelope component.Through a proposed exemption model, the local authority and taxpayer do not experience any changes on their existing tax. However, through a reduction model, the local authority does experience around RM 18 to RM 40 minimum tax increment on their existing tax revenue. Meanwhile, for the taxpayer, the annual energy saving conveyed by the green envelope components is able to compensate the amount of tax increment

SOCIALMEDIA USAGE, SELF-ESTEEM,AND LIFESATISFACTION AMONG SARAWAKTEENAGERS

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between social media usage, self - esteem, and life satisfaction among Sarawak teenagers using correlational study design. This study used quantitative survey method. A total number of 313 participants, from the areas including Kuching and Simanggang, Sarawak took part in this study. This study utilised three types of questionnaires, firstly the 10-item Social Networking Usage, secondly, the 6-item Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and lastly, 5-item Satisfaction With Life Scale. Originally, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale consisted of 10 items. However, due to the low reliability and validity score of the test, four items were removed, leaving a total of six items to be used in this study. The data collected was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 22. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to investigate the relationship between the variables, while Independent Sample T-test was used to investigate the relationship between the variables with gender. Majority of the hypothesis was rejected, and a small, positive correlation was found between self -esteem and life satisfaction among the Sarawak teenagers. As for future recommendations, future researchers are advised to conduct the similar study usingqualitative method,such asinterviewsto see if there are differencesin the findings