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View article: Introduction to Gerontology Using a Synchronous Online Module among Undergraduate Students
Introduction to Gerontology Using a Synchronous Online Module among Undergraduate Students Open
As Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation, awareness and preparedness regarding the needs of the ageing population have become a crucial national agenda. Disseminating knowledge about the ageing process within society is crucial and sh…
View article: Exploring the dynamics of carbon emissions in China: Insights from ARDL and DOLS
Exploring the dynamics of carbon emissions in China: Insights from ARDL and DOLS Open
The research aims to justify the existence of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis in China by analyzing key determinants of emissions and their influence on CO2 production, including economic expansion, energy consumption, urb…
View article: Visualization of the relationship between economic growth and environmental pollution: A bibliometric analysis
Visualization of the relationship between economic growth and environmental pollution: A bibliometric analysis Open
The relationship between economic growth and environmental pollution has long been an area of study in economics. Increased global awareness of environmental protection has led to a surge in academic interest in this field. The main purpos…
View article: Development of the bamboo forest economy: Reviewing China's 'bamboo as a substitute for plastic initiative' and its development
Development of the bamboo forest economy: Reviewing China's 'bamboo as a substitute for plastic initiative' and its development Open
Plastic pollution has emerged as a major environmental concern, posing a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. The necessity for alternatives is becoming increasingly apparent. This study uses China's 'bamboo as a substitute f…
View article: Academic Workloads: Insights from Medical and Non-medical Lecturers’ Experience in Universiti Sains Malaysia
Academic Workloads: Insights from Medical and Non-medical Lecturers’ Experience in Universiti Sains Malaysia Open
Academic workload is crucial for effective educational management, but measuring it is challenging due to varying field-specific demands. This study explored the components of academic workload among medical and non-medical lecturers at a …
View article: Energy Subsidies and Energy Access in Developing Countries: Does Institutional Quality Matter?
Energy Subsidies and Energy Access in Developing Countries: Does Institutional Quality Matter? Open
Millions of people in developing countries lack access to modern energies and for long, these countries have relied on energy subsidies to scale up their access rate. However, there is no evidence that those energy subsidies contribute to …
View article: Research Impact Assessment on Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institutions: A Qualitative Study
Research Impact Assessment on Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institutions: A Qualitative Study Open
Assessing research impact and the practical value of research output can be effectively accomplished by considering various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they may interpret and measure research impact in distinct ways. This pape…
View article: Pro-Environmental Conservation Behavior Through the Lens of Norm Activation Model: A Systematic Review (2018–2023)
Pro-Environmental Conservation Behavior Through the Lens of Norm Activation Model: A Systematic Review (2018–2023) Open
Environmental psychology has exhibited a notable propensity for promoting pro-environmental conduct as a feasible strategy for confronting environmental issues and fostering sustainable development. Recent research has incorporated the nor…
View article: The Untimely Demise of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia: A Postmortem and the Way Forward
The Untimely Demise of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia: A Postmortem and the Way Forward Open
We discuss the reasons for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia, its subsequent abolition, and the factors to consider if it is to be reinstated. The GST was implemented hastily to rein in mounting government de…
View article: Species Composition and Stand Structure of Dipterocarpaceae in Chini Watershed Forest, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Species Composition and Stand Structure of Dipterocarpaceae in Chini Watershed Forest, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia Open
A study was conducted in the Chini Watershed Forest, Pekan, Pahang, to assess the species composition, stand structure, distribution, and total biomass of Dipterocarpaceae. The primary objective was to understand the ecological characteris…
View article: Associations between biopsychosocial factors and transportation patterns of older adults residing in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Associations between biopsychosocial factors and transportation patterns of older adults residing in Klang Valley, Malaysia Open
Introduction Aging is associated with physiological changes in multiple systems in the body and may impact the transportation choices of older adults. In this study, we examine the associations between biopsychosocial factors and the trans…
View article: Transport, Mobility and the Wellbeing of Older Adults: An Exploration of Private Chauffeuring and Companionship Services in Malaysia
Transport, Mobility and the Wellbeing of Older Adults: An Exploration of Private Chauffeuring and Companionship Services in Malaysia Open
As physical abilities and health decline with age, older adults tend to lose their driving abilities, which affects their mobility. As mobility is important to older adults’ wellbeing, there is a need to explore alternative modes of transp…
View article: Correction to: Ethnic Variability of Health-Promoting Behaviours of Older Adults in Malaysia
Correction to: Ethnic Variability of Health-Promoting Behaviours of Older Adults in Malaysia Open
View article: The Paradox of Victims’ Perceptions and Knowledge against Flood Causes
The Paradox of Victims’ Perceptions and Knowledge against Flood Causes Open
This study aims to unravel the paradox of perceptions and knowledge of the flood victims towards the causes of the disaster in the context of internal and external. Internal context comprises of a comparison of perceptions and knowledge ba…
View article: Design of hoeckens linkage based walking robot with MPU6050 IMU as navigation sensor
Design of hoeckens linkage based walking robot with MPU6050 IMU as navigation sensor Open
This article introduces a 4-legged walking robot using Hoeckens Linkage. In some applications, a legged robot is preferred if compared with a wheeled robot because it has a more considerable degree of freedom and can move on uneven surface…
View article: THE IMPACT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION BASED ON FOSSIL FUEL AND HYDROELECTRICITY GENERATION TOWARDS POLLUTION IN MALAYSIA, INDONESIA AND THAILAND
THE IMPACT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION BASED ON FOSSIL FUEL AND HYDROELECTRICITY GENERATION TOWARDS POLLUTION IN MALAYSIA, INDONESIA AND THAILAND Open
This study investigated the effects of energy consumption (ENY) based on fossil fuels and alternative energy with hydroelectricity as its proxy upon pollution, aside from ascertaining if the correlation between income and pollution determi…
View article: Author Index to Volume 169
Author Index to Volume 169 Open
View article: Travel Behavior of Elderly in George Town and Malacca, Malaysia
Travel Behavior of Elderly in George Town and Malacca, Malaysia Open
We investigated the travel behavior of the elderly in two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO Heritage Cities in Malaysia, George Town and Malacca, to assess the commonalities and differences in the mobi…
View article: Urban Poverty and Housing: Social Work Issues
Urban Poverty and Housing: Social Work Issues Open
The objective of this paper is to review the major concern on urban poverty, housing needs and housing issues in Penang, Malaysia. Issues on home ownership, policies, and program had been addresses. In addition, some feedback from the high…
View article: Cooperative-<i>waqf</i> model: a proposal to develop idle <i>waqf</i> lands in Malaysia
Cooperative-<i>waqf</i> model: a proposal to develop idle <i>waqf</i> lands in Malaysia Open
Purpose Waqf (Islamic endowment) in the form of cash is important to address the problem of developing idle waqf lands. Although there are various existing models of cash waqf , there is still a need for innovative cash waqf models. This p…
View article: Impak perubahan iklim ke atas pertanian berdasarkan Model Simulasi Pertumbuhan Tanaman (CGS)
Impak perubahan iklim ke atas pertanian berdasarkan Model Simulasi Pertumbuhan Tanaman (CGS) Open
Sektor pertanian merupakan antara sektor ekonomi yang terawal yang mendapat tumpuan meluas dalam kajian-kajian berkaitan impak perubahan iklim. Hal ini didorong oleh kemudahterancaman sektor pertanian terhadap perubahan iklim selain kepent…
View article: Implementation dilemmas of the Needle Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP): Between the law and prevention
Implementation dilemmas of the Needle Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP): Between the law and prevention Open
HIV/AIDS is a potentially serious threat to national development. In 2006, the Needle and Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP) was formally introduced to prevent further spread of HIV/AIDS. However, this programme places many of its clients i…