Quantity surveyors in green construction: threats and challenges by Che Haron, Roziha, Mat Rawi, Azya

“…A mixed method of data collection is carried out within Selangor, where questionnaire survey is distributed and several interview sessions are conducted. Finding shows that quantity surveyors are having high environmental awareness and green consciousness, but lower knowledge and understanding in the concept and implementation of green practice. …”
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Attitudinal factors affecting the adoption of internet banking services among small and medium enterprises in Yemen by Al-Fahim, Nabil Hussein, Wan Jusoh, Wan Jamaliah, Adewale, Abideen Adeyemi

“…The hypothetical relationship was examined using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings of the study indicated that perceived usefulness was the high predictor that influence towards IBSA followed by ease of use and awareness while perceived risk and trust are insignificant and negative effect towards IBSA in Yemen. …”
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The role of Fatwa and Mufti in contemporary Muslim society by Hj Ibrahim, Badruddin, Arifin, Mahamad, Abd Rashid, Siti Zainab

“…It is believed that the findings of the research will provide a clear guideline relating to the role of fatwa and mufti in the contemporary Muslim society which may benefit the fatwa institution in Malaysia in particular and the public at large. …”
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Halal brand awareness influence on consumers’ loyalty towards Islamic banking system by Maulan, Suharni, Omar, Nor Asiah

“…Using survey method, a data of 454 respondents have been analyzed using PLS-SEM. Interestingly, the findings shows that halal brand awareness shows greater influence than brand loyalty on consumers’ loyalty towards Islamic banking system. …”
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'Community of Inquiry' method and ESL Learners' speaking skill by Preece, Abdul Shakour Duncan, Bularafa, Mohammed Waziri

“…Seven sessions, lasting one hour each were video-taped and analyzed using content analysis, focusing upon Fascione's (2006) six critical thinking skills, namely: interpretation, analysis, explanation, evaluation, inference and self-regulation. The findings showed that through cooperation and imitation, five of the six critical thinking skills were practiced by students with the exception of 'self-regulation'. …”
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Meteorological condition and building effects on indoor/outdoor (I/O) air quality in London by Mohd. Aris, Mohd Shukri, Kelly, Frank, Barratt, Benjamin

“…Long-term continuous monitoring of gaseous pollutants is being carried out at adjacent internal and external sampling points at two diverse sites within London in order investigate the transport and chemical transformation of outdoor pollution indoors in both naturally and mechanically ventilated buildings. The findings from this study may potentially be used in the establishment of a London Indoor Air Quality Network The objective of the study was to monitor and analyse indoor/outdoor (I/O) data to assess the effects of meteorology, seasonality and building activity on the transfer of outdoor air pollutants into buildings with extremely diverse locations and use. …”
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Innovative leadership: learning from change management among Malaysian secondary school principals by Othman, Azam, Abd Rahman, Hamidon

“…The analysis of the data revealed most of the Principals did not realise that they were being innovative because they had been using the innovative strategies simply thinking they were finding a solution to their problems. Another common perception among the Principals was that being innovative only involves computers and technology. …”
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The level of information and communication technology use by museums in Malaysia by Abu Bakar, Juliana Aida, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Mahmud, Murni

“…A survey was conducted among 22 governing institution for museums throughout Malaysia. The finding suggest that museums have adequate ICT infrastructure, service, and applications to run day-by-day administration and operations. …”
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Systematic phonics intervention and its impact on the development of phonics skills and speech perception among children with hearing loss using spoken language by Abdul Rahim, Zurahani, Brown, P. Margaret

“…It was hypothesized that intensive phonics intervention would lead to better phonics skills among participants and that such phonics training would lead to better speech perception levels. The findings of the study indicated positive results in the development of practical phonics skills based on the THRASS© programme. …”
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The awareness and attitude towards Islamic banking: a study in Malaysia by Saiti, Buerhan

“…In the context of bank selection criteria, there are four significant differences among Muslims and non-Muslims such as, mass media advertising, credit on favorable terms, financial counseling and location near my place of work, while the others 18 criteria shows no significant difference. The findings can be utilize by banks to measure the level of attitudes and acceptance towards Islamic Banking among Muslims and non-Muslim and for those who is considering setting up an Islamic banking operations in the country with majority of Muslims.…”
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Success factors of overall improvement of microenterprises in Malaysia: an empirical study by Alom, Fardous, Abdullah, Moha Asri, Moten, Abdul Rashid, Azam, Ferdous

“…Computing descriptive statistics and applying multiple regression analysis to data for 253 microenterprises of Malaysia, the study finds that a certain number of entrepreneurial and enterprise characteristics along with several economic factors affect the overall performance of microenterprises. …”
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The practice of female circumcision or female genital mutilation in Islam by Mohd, Azizah, Alhaji, Umar Alkali

“…Doctrinal methodology was used in the work. The work finds that the pratice of female genital mutilation mostly practiced in Nigeria is contrary to Islamic Principles. …”
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Optimizing Bioethanol Production from Sago Starch in Bioreactor for Renewable Energy by Kamaruddin, Mohd Hider, Mel, Maizirwan

“…Critical values were obtained at 0.08 vvm and 75 rpm for aeration and agitation, respectively. The findings of this project can be applied in production of bioethanol and biofuel research in large scale.…”
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Individual innovativeness as a mediating factor between selected communication factors and career advancement in a Malaysian Islamic higher learning institution by Ilfandy, Ayub, Wok, Saodah

“…Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 70 lecturers at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The findings indicate that there are significant and positive relationships found between all four communication factors with individual innovativeness. …”
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RE: Emphysematous pyelonephritis: is nephrectomy warranted? by Kamarulzaman, Mohd Nazli, Che Mohamed, Siti Kamariah

“…by Alsharif M. et al .[1] This article highlights interesting updated in managing emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) from radical surgery to medical management. Similar finding was published earlier by Ubee SS et al. in their literature review. [2] They noted the trend towards medical management was begun since late 1980s. …”
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A cash waqf investment model: an alternative model for financing micro-enterprises in Malaysia by Duasa, Jarita, Mohd Thas Thaker, Mohamed Asmy

“…The model is validated its acceptance in the field by adopting the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). From the findings, among the factors that lead micro enterprises to use internal funding are strict collateral requirement by commercial financial institutions, high cost of financing, strict documentation requirement and good financial and business track record. …”
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An insight into internship program for undergraduate Arabic language learners in Malaysia by Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri, Ismail, Taufik, Shamsul Tajri, Saiful Adli

“…The participants were purposively selected from 57 out of 66 students who have completed their three months internship program either in the public or private sector from July to September 2015 by using an online survey and open-ended questionnaire. General findings from this study show that internship training has essentially improved their soft skills and increased their workplace literacy and well-being. …”
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E-Learning in the teaching of history through architecture by Abu Bakar, Juliana Aida, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Mahmud, Murni

“…This paper discusses expected findings in the user evaluation studies on the issues associated with a comparison between learning using traditional approach and using VR …”
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Effects of Copper 0.127 mm Thick Flat Sheet on Uniform and Hot Region Images as A Material Filter for Scatter Correction in Tc-99m SPECT by Sayed, Inayatullah Shah, Harun, Siti Zawani

“…Standard deviation in the count density of uniform region and contrast of hot region images was calculated. Findings of the study reflect an overall enhancement in the image uniformity, hot regions detectability and contrast with material filter. …”
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IMPACT OF MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA ON STUDENTS’ ACCULTURATION by Rahath House, Yousef, Abdul Razak, Mohd Abbas, Kazmi, Yedullah, Ashraf, Hiba

“…However, in terms of seeking diversity of contact, there was no significant difference between first-year and fourth-year students. Based on the findings it has been suggested that if efforts are made to establish optimal conditions for positive intergroup contact to take place, intergroup prejudice can be reduced and problems of coexistence in the Muslim countries and communities can thus be addressed.…”
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