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Novel landscape design model system approach: monitoring, predicting and calculating carbon sequestration rate for tourism accommodation premises green spaces
Published 2015“…Two existing hotels were selected and the findings of this research showed that at both case studies, carbon sequestration rate by trees has the highest sequestration amount compared to other plant materials. …”
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The potential of artificial live rock as subtrate for coral spat and epibenthic organisms
Published 2015“…However, no significant difference between types of surfaces with sessile macrobenthic organisms (p>0.05). This finding showed that ALR has a potential to be upgraded as artificial reef towards marine habitat restoration. …”
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6043
Pelargonium radula as a plant bioindicator in monitoring mercury in drinking water
Published 2015“…In the present study, Pelargonium radula was chosen as the Hg bioindicator as it gave the fastest and visible morphological changes, which is within 4 h of treatment. This new finding was promising, as it demonstrated that plants could be used for Hg biomonitoring for the safety of drinking water. …”
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Distribution of the population of Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma spp.) in Malaysia based on data taken from herbarium records
Published 2013“…The majority of the apiculata specimens were collected from hilly areas deep in the forest, thus is in agreement with the previous findings which stated that apiculata is a mountain species. …”
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6045
Mapping Informal aActivities in Urban Squares
Published 2016“…The research also found that urban squares are significant to the visitors as leisure spaces, urban attractions, and spaces to conduct leisure activities at night. The findings from this research are useful for planners and designer in planning and designing urban squares in Malaysia, or upgrading underutilized urban squares that already exist. …”
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6046
Assessing the appropriateness and adequacy of the provision for housing under the haddul-kifayah for asnaf faqr and asnaf miskin
Published 2015“…The outcome from the survey was then contrasted with the outcome from the literature review. Key findings from the study suggest that the sub-components and their corresponding monetary allocation forming the shelter or housing component of the haddul kifayah as currently being applied by the selected zakat administrators are neither appropriate nor adequate in meeting the current needs of the asnaf faqr or asnaf miskin respectively. …”
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6047
Sustainablility of multi-generations dwelling: condition survey on old Malay traditional houses in Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Published 2015“…The study found that appropriate action has been taken by the residents of the houses not only to safeguard their valuable heritage but also to ensure the needs of disable residents especially the elderly are well accommodated. The findings would assist the local community to implement further management plan for preservation of the traditional houses, whilst ensuring the continuous survival of the houses that reflect heritage value as well as the social value of the multi-generation residents. …”
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6048
Vertical greenery as public art: the public’s perspectives
Published 2015“…The data were converted into the themes to generate results. Findings yield positive outcomes in terms of the public’s familiarity of the terminologies (i.e. …”
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6049
Factor structure of Statistics Anxiety Rating Scale (STARs): EFA and CFA using Malaysian undergraduate psychology students
Published 2016“…The six factors were not successfully replicated in the Malaysian sample; notably, the Interpretation Anxiety is missing. The findings are discussed in relation to the factor structure of another measure (Statistical Anxiety Scale) which was also tested in a Malaysian Sample (Abd Hamid HS, Sulaiman MK, Statistics anxiety, basic mathematics skills and academic performance among undergraduate psychology students. …”
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6050
Back to the future: returning to silver-backed money in Sri Lanka
Published 2019“…Design/methodology/approach Based on technology adoption model theory, a conceptual framework was devised, which was later tested via structural equation modelling (SEM) using valid responses from a survey questionnaire. Findings The results indicated that perceived usefulness and subjective norms have positive relationships and perceived risk a negative relationship with people’s behavioural intention to adopt SBMPS. …”
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Green technology approach for sustainable development: turning waste into useful bio-product
Published 2015“…Currently, various valued bio-products are developed from different sources of domestic and industrial wastes generated in Malaysia. The findings include sources and characteristics of domestic wastewater treatment plant (DWTP) sludge and oil palm industrial (OPI) waste in Malaysia. …”
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6052
Post-secondary aspiration differences among upper secondary students: a descriptive comparison between selected vocational and public schools in Malaysia
Published 2015“…This study takes on a case-study approach and utilizes a mixed-methods design, including correlations and focus group interviews. The findings from this study will help explore more possibilities in the replication of the study nationwide, as well as to provide a preliminary output to the TVET transformation exercise by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. …”
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6053
Antibiotic-Nigella Sativa Fusion (ANF) as a novel approach intended for the treatment against bacteria forming biofilm in osteomyelitis
Published 2015“…With further clinical proofs, the findings could have high impact on current treatment regimen against multi-drug resistant bacteria particularly for osteomyelitis. …”
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6054
Critical evaluation of mock counseling sessions: learning through experience
Published 2015“…Data collected were analysed using thematic analysis. The general finding of the study indicate that the mock sessions have provided a positive experience to the first year students. …”
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6055
In-vivo antimalarial activity of the endophytic actinobacterium, Streptomyces SUK 10
Published 2015“…As part of the drug discovery process, these promising finding may contribute to the medicinal and pharmaceutical field for malarial treatment. …”
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Nicotine dependence and quit smoking: a preliminary survey among adult males in Kuantan, Malaysia
Published 2015“…Household income was a contributing factor for moderate to high ND. The finding provides hope for the success of smoking cessation programme if it is to be done in this locality.…”
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6057
The facets model of effects and Islam in integrated marketing communication: the case of Gubugklakah in Indonesia
Published 2015“…This study also examined DWG from the Islamic perspective. The findings suggest that four marketing communication tools were used in accordance with the six facets model of effects: perception, affective, cognition, association, persuasion and behaviour and that DWG is a Muslim friendly tourism village. …”
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6058
Nicotine dependence and quit smoking: a preliminary survey among adult males in Kuantan, Malaysia
Published 2015“…Household income was a contributing factor for moderate to high ND. The finding provides hope for the success of smoking cessation programme if it is to be done in this locality. …”
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An examination of the mediating effect of islamic work ethic on the relationships between transformational leadership and work outcomes
Published 2011“…The results of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicate that transformational leadership has a positively significant impact on Islamic work ethic. The findings also noted that Islamic work ethic directly and positively affect both organizational commitment and job satisfaction on the one hand, and negatively influences turnover intention on the other. …”
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Use of a tin (Sn) flat sheet as a material filter for reduction of scattered gamma photons and enhancement of cold regions image quality in Tc-99m SPECT
Published 2016“…Significant decrease in %RMS noise, enhancement of cold regions detectability and significant improvement in contrast of cold regions of diameter 7.3, 9.2 and 11.4 mm at p < 0.05, but, statistically insignificant improvement in contrast of 5.9, 14.3 and 17.9 mm diameter cold regions was achieved with material filter. Findings show that the material filter removes some fraction of scattered gamma photons from image data. …”
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