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IPN – IWNEST LANGKAWI 2015

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2015 IPN – IWNEST LANGKAWI

Langkawi, Malaysia September 8-9, 2015

IPN Network


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Welcome to IPN-IWNEST 2015

International Postgraduate Conference Dear Professor, Dr and distinguished delegates, Welcome to the IPN - IWNEST 2015 Langkawi, Malaysia. On behalf of International Postgraduate Network (IPN.org) and IWNEST, I would like to thank all the Conference Chair, Program Chairs and the Technical Committees. Their high competence and professional advice enable us to prepare the high-quality program. For the participants, we hope all of you have a great time at the conference and also in Langkawi, Malaysia. We believe that by this excellent conference, you can get more opportunity for further communication with researchers and practitioners. For the conferences of IPCBAM 2015, IPCST 2015, IPCEE 2015, ICACPM 2015 & ICMP 2015 more than 50 submitted papers have been received and 30 papers have been accepted. In order to hold more professional and significant international conferences, your suggestions are warmly welcomed. And we are looking forward to meet you again next time. Best Regards,

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely,

Datin MZ Zainab Director – Conference Management IPN.org Chairman, IPN – IWNEST 2015 Langkawi


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Message from IWNEST President On behalf of the IWNEST publications team, it is my privilege to welcome you to the IPN - IWNEST 2015 Langkawi. IWNEST is an independent, non-political, non-governmental organization of distinguished scientists dedicated to advancing science around the world. We aim to help scientists and researchers to publish their findings in our scientific journals and to promote and help to organize worldwide conferences. We believe that has no boundaries, regardless of the great distances between countries and continents. Thus IWNEST welcomes contributions from researchers from all concern irrespective to the race, colour, religion and nationality. Best Regards

Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al Tawaha Founder President Honorary Advisor IPN – IWNEST 2015 Langkawi


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ABOUT INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE NETWORK (IPN.ORG)

The International Postgraduate Network (IPN.org) is a non-profit international association dedicated to the promotion of international education and university cooperation in the field of Business, Art, Social Science, Management, Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and any other related field. Through the organization of different international events, it brings together institutions, bodies and organizations from different countries of the world for discussion and cooperation IPN.org Mission is to promote and enhance the dialogue in education among the institutions devoted to field mentioned above through:

Promotion of best practice standards in the service of international education. The facilitation of relevant forums, training and information exchange. Creation and dissemination of knowledge; exert an influence in public policy. Production of publications used as a database document for research works, projects and

innovation activities held on the international education field. IPN.org believes that this is best achieved through international cooperation and promotes the development of closer links among relevant institutions and individuals around the world.IPN.org supports that such international cooperation can help countries learn from each other and promotes the dissemination of scientific and engineering activities. IPN.org intends to achieve the mentioned objectives and get an international visibility by the organization of international conferences and by interacting with public and private organisms from all parts of the world.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

All accepted papers will be published in:

Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Science (ISI/THOMSON REUTERS) (online issue ISSN 1991-8178) (abstract and indexing by ISI/Thomson Reuters, , Ulrich periodicals, Ebscohost, Cabi International and DOAJ) or

Journal of Scientific Research and Development ( ISSN: 1115-7569) (abstract and indexing by ISI/Thomson Reuters or

Advances in Environmental Biology (AEB)(ISI/THOMAS REUTERS) (online issue ISSN 1995-0756)(abstract and indexing by ISI/Thomson Reuters, Ulrich periodicals, Ebscohost, Cabi International and DOAJ) or

International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) SCOPUS JOURNAL Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences (online issue ISSN 1995-0772) (abstract

and indexing by Google Scholar, Ulrich Periodicals, EBSCO HOST, CSA, CAB Abstract, U.K., DOAJ and ISC. Or

Journal of Applied Sciences Research (online issue ISSN 1819-544X) (abstract and indexing by EBSCO HOST, CSA, AGRICOLA , Journal Seek, Index Copernicus, Open J-gate Directory of Open ACCESS Journal , Ulrich's Periodicals, CABI (CAB abstracts), Ulrich, Islamic World Science , Citation Center (ISC) )

Journal of Industrial Engineering Research (JIER) (ISSN: 2077-4559)(abstract and indexing by Google Scholar, Directory of Research Journal Indexing (DRJI), Directory of Open Access Journals, Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI), and Directory of Journal Quality Factor) or

Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences (online issue ISSN 1816-1561)(abstract and indexing by Google Scholar, Directory of Research Journal Indexing (DRJI), Directory of Open Access Journals, Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI), and Directory of Journal Quality Factor) or

International Journal of Administration and Governance (ISSN 2077-4486) (abstract and indexing by Google Scholar, Directory of Research Journal Indexing (DRJI), Directory of Open Access Journals, Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI), and Directory of Journal Quality Factor)

One best presenter will be selected from each session and will be awarded the certificate during the Dinner Banquet.


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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

DR.MR.BAGUL ABHIJEET.A

Pune University


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LIST OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

IPN – IWNEST 2015 Langkawi, Honorary Advisor Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha (Ph.D McGill University) Founder President of Islamic World Network for Environmental Science and Technology Editor in Chief, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Science Editor in Chief, American-Eurasian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture Editor in Chief, Advances in Environmental Biology Al Talal Bin Hussein University, Jordan IPN – IWNEST 2015 Langkawi ,Chairman Datin MZ Zainab IPN – IWNEST 2015 Langkawi, Academic Committee Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha (Ph.D McGill University) Technical Committee Dr. Erlinda S. Ganzon-Naret, Philippines Dr. Mohammed Nsaif Abbas,Iraq Dr. Haritsalak Viriya,Thailand Dr. Elham Moghtadai Khorasgani, Iran. Dr. Nopadol Uchaipichat, Thailand Dr. Vijayshri Chaurasia, India Dr. Lalita Gupta, India Dr. Oadi N. Matny, Iraq Dr. Bob Redden, Australia Dr. Abu Umar Faruq Ahmad, Australia Prof. Dr. Mazen A. Ateyyat, Jordan Dr. Oscar Martínez AlvarezStation, France. Dr. Piotr Tryjanowski, Poland. Dr. Rafael Caballero, Spain. Dr. Ömür BAYSAL , Turkey. Dr. Aamir Nazir, USA. Dr. Li, Feng-Rui, China. Md. Amin Uddin Mridha, Bangladesh. Dr. D.J. BAGYARAJ INSA , India Dr. Sharif Hossain, Saudi Arabia Dr. Babak Daneshvar Rouyendegh, Turkey Dr. Sunil Kumar, India

Dr. Abdul Latief A. Al-Ghzawi, Jordan. Prof. Magdy Tawfik Khalil, Egypt. Dr. Halil Erhan EROĞLU, Turkey. Prof. Shikui DONG, China Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan, England, U.K. Dr. Aamir Nazir, USA. Dr. Li, Feng-Rui, China. Md. Amin Uddin Mridha, Bangladesh. Dr. D.J. BAGYARAJ INSA , India. Dr. Shyam Singh Yadav, Yemen. Dr. Md. Zaved Hossain Khan.Bangladesh Dr. Gamal M. Fahmy, Egypt. Dr. Sarwoko Mangkoedihardjo, Indonesia. Dr. Bob Redden Curator, Australia Dr. Ahmad K. Hegazy, Egypt Prof. Dr. Marcelo Enrique, Italy DR. DHRUVA KUMAR JHA,India. Dr SSS Sarma, Mexico. Prof Dr. SVS Rana, Meerut. Dr. Murat Demir, Turkey. Dr. Zafer OLMEZ, Turkey. Dr. YASIR HASAN SIDDIQUE FIBR, India


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Dr. Ezzeddine Ben Mohamed, Tunis Dr. Laith Najam, Iraq Dr. Mazin Al-Hadidi, Jordan Dr. A.O.Togun, Nigeria. Dr. Abdelwahid Saeed Ali, SUDAN Dr. Amaresh Chandra, India.

Dr. Ezekiel Olatunji, Nigeria. Dr. Ali Gazanchian, Iran Dr. Sunder Lal Pal .India Dr. Bharat kumar K. Modhera .India Dr. S. Suresh. India Dr. KALIMUTHU KANDASAMY. India.

IPN – IWNEST 2015 Langkawi, Organising Committee YKY Nurul Faris

Rafie Shaiful

INSTRUCTION FOR ORAL PRESENTATION Devices Provided by the Conference Organizer:

Laptop (with MS-Office & Adobe Reader) Projector & Screen Laser Sticks

Materials Provided by the Presenters:

PowerPoint or PDF files Duration of each Presentation (Tentatively):

Regular oral presentation: about 15 minutes (including Q&A) Keynote speech: about 40 minute (including Q&A)

Notice: Please keep your belongings (laptop and camera etc) with you! During registration: Original Receipt Representative / Pass Card with lanyard Printed Program Lunch Coupon Dinner Coupon Participation Certificate (collected from Session Chair after the session) Conference Bag


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IPN – IWNEST 2015

Conference Program

8 September 2015

Venue: Magpie 2 Level 2

1230-1400 Registration

Venue : Restaurant

1230-1430 Lunch

Venue: TBA 1445-1800 Island Hoping (SUITABLE ATTIRE)

Venue : Restaurant

1900-2100 Dinner

Venue : Restaurant

2130-2230 Supper

9 September 2015


0830 - 0845 Opening Remarks

IPN.org

0845- 0930 Keynote Speech 1

DR.MR.BAGUL ABHIJEET.A Pune University

0930 - 1000 Group Photo and Coffee Break


1000 - 1230 Session 1

Venue: Restaurant

1230 -1400 Lunch Buffet

Venue : Magpie 2 Level 2

1400 - 1600 Session 2


1600-1630 Coffee Break

Venue : Magpie 2 Level 2

1630 – 1830 Session 3

Venue : Restaurant

2000-2100 Best Presenter Awards Ceremony (Dinner)


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Session 1 Time: 1030 – 1230 Venue: Magpie 2 Session Chair:

No Paper ID Presenter 1 002-icmp Synthesis and Electrocatalytic Activity of Pt/Ni/Ti Electrocatalyst for Methanol Oxidation in

Alkaline Medium A.M. Siti Norsafurah, M. Yusairie, J. Khairil Anuar Universiti Teknologi MARA

2 004-icmp Effect of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Powder act as a Filler in Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Compounds on the Cure, Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties Noor Aishatun Majid, Nor Mazlina Abdul Wahab, Noor Faezah Mohd Sani, Nurazfa Ilyana Abdul Aziz, Nor Alifah bt Rosaidi Universiti Teknologi MARA

3 001-icmp Optimisation of Traveling Salesman Problem with Precedence Constraint using Particle Swarm Optimisation Mohd Fadzil Faisae Ab Rashid, N.M.Z. Nik Mohamed1 and A.N. Mohd Rose1

Universiti Malaysia Pahang 4 001-

ipcbam The Impact Of Organisational Silence On Job Stress, Organisational Commitment And Intention To Leave Among Expatriate Employees Dileep Kumar.M, Ponmalar N Alagappar, Normala Govindarajo

Universiti Utara Malaysia

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The Negative Trend Of Boko Haram Insurgent Attacks On Small Scale Business Enterprises In Commercial Town Of Geidam, Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria Abubakar Adamu Idriss Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam

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CuS P-Type Thin Film Characteristics for Different Copper to Sulphur Molar Ratios for Light Emitting Diode Application Fayroz A. Sabah, Naser M. Ahmed, Z. Hassan, Hiba S. RasheeD

Universiti Sains Malaysia

7 002-icacpm

Measurement Of Radon, Uranium Concentration In Drinking Water In Kirkuk Governorate Najeba F. Salih, Zubir M. JafrI Universiti Sains Malaysia

8 003-icacpm

Dependence of ZnO thickness on the electrical and optical properties of ZnO–Cu–ZnO multilayers for optoelectronic application Hiba S. Rasheed, Naser M. Ahmed, M. Z. Matjafri, Fayroz A. Sabah Universiti Sains Malaysia


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Session 2 Time: 1400 – 1600 Venue: Magpie 2 Session Chair:

No Paper ID Presenter 1 001-ipcst Phycoremediation of Wastewaters and Hydrocarbon Evaluation from Microalgae: A Review

Paran Gani, Norshuhaila Mohamed Sunar, Hazel Matias-Peralta, Ab Aziz Abdul Latiff, Umi Kalthsom Parjo, Abdul Rafiq Ab. Razak Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

2 003-ipcst Light Controlling Properties of Highly Oriented Natural Rubber Latex Film Norzurain Mukhsin, Helyati Abu Hassan Shaari, Prof Madya Dr Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak Universiti Teknologi MARA

3 004-ipcst Effect of Fungal Growth on the Surface of Painted Plasterboards Umi Kalthsom Parjo, Norshuhaila Mohamed Sunar, Abdul Mutalib Leman, Chin Ming Er,

Paran Gani

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) 4 007-ipcst Facile Formation of β Poly (vinylidene fluoride) Films using the Short Time Annealing Process

Ibtisam Yahya Abdullah, Mohammad Hafizuddin Haji Jumali, Muhammad Yahaya , Haider Mohammed Shanshool

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 5 013-ipcst Thermal Behaviour Of Coconut Coir Husk (CCH) and Extracted Lignin

Nur Amirah Abd Ghani, Dalina Samsudin, Nor Mazlina Abdul Wahab, Noor Aishatun Majid, Rusli Daik and Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak Universiti Teknologi MARA,

6 008-ipcst Acute Toxicity of Endosulfan to Anabas Testudineus Intan Liana Nordin, Naimah Ibrahim, Nasrul Hamidin, Ahmad Lutifi Othman Lutifi, Noor Aini Abdul Ghani Universiti Malaysia Perlis

7 001-ipcee Student’s perception of the relationship between basic job performance skills components and Job seeking duration among engineering graduates of Nigerian polytechnics Oguche Innocent Ojonugwa, Ramlah Hamah, AB Rahim Bakar, Abdullah Mat Rashid. Universiti Putra Malaysia

8 012-ipcst Client Hacked Server Dr.Abhijeet Bagul Pune University


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Session 3 Time: 1630 - 1800 Venue: Magpie 2 Session Chair:

No Paper ID Presenter 1 009-

ipcbam Total Supply Chain Quality Management: A Viable Integration Of Supply Chain Management And Total Quality Management Suzari Abdul Rahim, Joel Gurpreet Singh and Yudi Fernand Universiti Sains Malaysia

2 002-ipcbam

Accrual Accounting Reform: A Learning Curve For Malaysia Rozaidy Mahadi, Raman Noordin, Rasid Mail,N.Kaziemah Sariman Universiti Malaysia Sabah

3 012-ipcbam

Transnational terrorism and the shifting paradigm of sovereignty: analyzing the Bokoharam counterterrorism Mohammed Mustafa Qader, Abbo Usman, Ahmad Masum, Rohana Abdul Rahaman Kirkuk University

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The Political Economy of External Debt Management in Nigeria: Strategies, Issues and Challenges Madu Abdulrazak Yuguda, Abbo Usman, Rohana Yusof and Suyatno Ladigi Universiti Utara Malaysia

5 003-icmp Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using G. Atroviridis and E. Conferta Fruits Hidayani Jaafar, Madihan Yusof

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

6 013-ipcbam

A Comparison of Microcredit Delivery System in Two Nations - Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia and the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh Ms. Low Be Tzi, Mr. Muhammad Hafiz Bin Othman KDU College, Penang,

7 014-ipcbam

Genetically-Modified Technology for Food and Crops In Malaysia Ms. Rebecca Khoo Pei Shan, Mr. Muhammad Hafiz Bin Othman KDU College, Penang

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The Zone of Trade-offs and Service Quality Dimensions: A Review on Concept and Models Mr. Saravanan Raman, Miss Subhaseni Chinniah KDU University College, Penang,


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Conference Venue

Langkawi Seaview Hotel Lot40 Jalan Penarak, Kuah,

07000 Langkawi, Kedah 04-966 0600

Conference Secretariat Contact:

International Postgraduate Network (IPN.org) 37B Jalan Pelabur 23/B, Seksyen 23

40300 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan

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List of Abstract NO PAPER ID ABSTRACT 1 001-icacpm CuS P-Type Thin Film Characteristics for Different Copper to Sulphur Molar

Ratios for Light Emitting Diode Application Fayroz A. Sabah1,2,*, Naser M. Ahmed1, Z. Hassan1, Hiba S. Rasheed1,3

1Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia 2Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, IRAQ 3Department of Physics, College of Education, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, IRAQ

Abstract :- Spray pyrolysis deposition (SPD) used to deposit CuS thin films on glass substrates with temperature of 200 °C. This composition was consist of copper chloride and sodium thiosulfate, with 0.4 M concentration of Cu and three different molar ratios of (Cu:S). These molar ratios were (1:1), (1:2), and (1:3). The first two thin films showed mixed phases of covellite CuS hexagonal crystal structure and chalcocite Cu2S hexagonal crystal structure, while the last thin film showed covellite CuS hexagonal crystal structure only, which was proved by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The morphology of the first thin film was nanoplates and hexagonal structure, while for the last two thin films these was no specific structure as shown by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). Surface characteristics of these thin films also were measured by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Electrical measurements showed the ohmic behaviour for all thin films, and the resistivity of the (1:1) molar ratio thin film was very low and this resistivity was increased with increasing sulphur concentration. Optical measurements showed that the molar ratio (1:1) CuS thin film had the lowest band gap (≈3.57 eV) and when increasing sulphur concentration, the band gap energy will be increased (≈3.74 eV) for the second thin film and (≈3.77 eV) for the third thin film. Hall effect measurements showed that these films were p-type thin films and ensured the electrical results. Also Hall effect showed that the (1:1) molar ratio thin film had the best characteristics between the other thin films; it had the lowest sheet resistivity (9.336 Ω/Sq) and the highest mobility (62.3 Cm2/V.s).

2 002-icacpm Measurement Of Radon, Uranium Concentration In Drinking Water In Kirkuk Governorate Najeba F. Saliha,b, Zubir M. Jafria aSchool of Physics,Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia. a,bDepartment of Physics, School of Science, Faculty of Science and Health, Koya University, Iraq.

Abstract :- The aim of this research is to measure the radon (222Rn) concentration and thoron (220Rn) in drinking water in Kirkuk governorate (Iraq) and describes


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the results on radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) which were performed by analyzing the water samples collected from from 15 drinking water samples in different locations at Kirkuk city by using detector techniques CR -39 type of plastic track detector, and two stander sources radium (226Rn) and thorium(232Th). The values of radon concentration, in Kirkuk’s district are varied from 196.39 Bq m-3 in Qadseay Yeak to 63.96 Bq m-3 in Hay Qharnata, and the values of thoron concentration, in Kirkuk’s district are varied from 993.870 Bq m-3 in Qadseay Dwo to 278.806 Bq m-3 in Eskan. The values of uranium and thorium activity concentration from drinking water samples under the study. The higher and lower values of uranium in the locations (Eskan) and (Hay Qharnata) have been found to be (0.363) ppm, (0.119) ppm, and the higher and lower values of thorium in the locations (Qadseay Dwo) and (Eskan) have been found to be (1.864) ppm, (0.523) ppm. The results obtained were generally lower than the normal levels because the results of the average radon of concentration in drinking water in Kirkuk city were smaller than the accordable limit as reported in WHO [1]. The allowed maximum concentrations level for 222Rn in water is 500 Bq.m-3. There were no indications of survival of radon problems in the water sources in this survey. therefore the drinking water in Kirkuk city is harmless as far as radon concentration is concerned

3 003-icacpm Dependence of ZnO thickness on the electrical and optical properties of ZnO–Cu–ZnO multilayers for optoelectronic application Hiba S. Rasheed1,2,*, Naser M. Ahmed1, M. Z. Matjafri1, Fayroz A. Sabah1,3 1Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia,11800 Penang, Malaysia 2Department Of Physics, College Of Education, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq. 3Department Of Electrical Engineering, College Of Engineering, Al-Mustansiriya, Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract :- In this work ZnO/Cu/ZnO transparent conductive multilayer films are prepared ZnO using RF sputtering and Cu film using DC sputtering .The properties of the stacks structure are studied at different thickness of ZnO. The results show that the sheet resistance of the film stacks decreases with an increase of ZnO thickness and increased further with increase figure of merit. However, the transmittance of the structure increased with the decrease of ZnO thickness. Good transparent conductive film of sheet resistance was 84.29 ohms/sq while the transmittance of 53% was found at a 30/5/30. The performance of the multilayer film was evaluated using a figure of merit. The properties of this film stocks good for different applications in optoelectronic devices.

4 004-icacpm Synthetization of Graphene and Its Incorporation into Natural Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Nanocomposite Kim Yeow Tshai *, Pooria Khalili, Ing Kong, Chin Hooi Yeoh The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia.

Abstract :- Palm EFB epoxy composites were loaded with two variants of graphene of concentration ranging from 0.01 – 0.05 wt% and the thermal, mechanical and combustibility properties of the nanocomposites were investigated. The graphene considered in this work were a purified graphene derived from exfoliation of expandable graphite and a commercially available water-based graphene nanoplatelets UG PRO 680. The results demonstrated that inclusion of a low concentration of graphene capable to yield a composition with improved thermal-mechanical properties and reduces tendency of combustion. However, increasing graphene loading from 0.01 to 0.05 wt% does not explicitly lead to a more superior


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performance owing to the greater agglomeration of nanoparticles at high concentration which reduces the effectiveness of homogenous dispersion within the resin matrix.

5 005-icacpm Study of the Properties of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Poly(vinyl alcohol) As Biodegradable Composites Ing Kong*, Jack Ting Bick Shang, Kim Yeow Tshai Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract :- Coconut fibre can be potentially used as one of the most crucial resources in the development of biodegradable polymer composites due to its excellent renewability and environmental friendliness. In this study, the coconut fibre was modified through alkali treatment (mercerization), and was integrated with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) via solution casting method. The modified composites film produced was compared with the non-modified composites film in the aspect of tensile properties, hardness, thermal properties, morphology, as well as the moisture sensitivity. Besides, the effect of the composition of the treated and untreated fibre on the composites was investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs suggested that, the treated fibre which had better adhesion with the polymer matrix produced stronger composites. Tensile test results proved that the Young’s modulus of the composites could be improved with the increase of fibre loading, and the enhancing effect was greater with the treated fibre. Hardness test showed that the increase of fibre increased the hardness, but high degree of alkalinity of the composites reduced its hardness. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) verified that the degradation temperature of the composites could be improved by increasing the filler content, but its thermal properties could be degraded with the presence of voids and pores in the matrix. Moisture experiment suggested that, the increment of treated fibre reduced the moisture sensitivity of the composites. Thus treated coconut fibre reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) exhibited better properties than untreated fibre.

6 006-icacpm Effects of Organophosphorus and Mineral Based Flame Retardants on Combustibility and Mechanical Performances of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites Pooria Khalili, Kim Yeow Tshai *, Ing Kong The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia.

Abstract :- The mechanical performances, thermal decomposition and ignitibility of natural fiber (NF) reinforced epoxy composites doped with 5 wt% of varying flame retardant (FR) compounds were studied. The incorporation of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and zinc borate (ZB) showed improvement in modulus and elongation to break compared to the EFB filled epoxy (control). However, slightly lower tensile and impact strengths were recorded in all FR containing composites. Amongst the FR loaded specimens, enhancement in flexural property was observed in composites with APP while the addition of ZB and ATH (Alumina Tri-hydrate) resulted in the reduction of flexural strength. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results indicated that the introduction of APP and ATH negatively impacted the thermal degradation temperature (Td) of the NF filled composites. Greater mass residue with FR filled compositions where increment in the range from 32 - 80% compare to the control was observed, with the greatest being the ZB containing formulation. Vertical Bunsen burner experiment revealed that the addition of ZB


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and APP led to a zero dripping flame system while such phenomenon was absent in both the control and NF composites loaded with ATH. The bomb calorimeter results revealed that addition of NF into neat epoxy significantly enhanced the fire retardant behavior of the composite, and the gross heat of combustion (GHC) was greatly reduced when FRs was incorporated into the control sample. It can be showed from SEM micrograph that the fabrication technique produced composites with good interfacial adhesion between NF and epoxy matrix, and homogenous distribution of FRs was achieved.

7 007-icacpm The Effect of Oil Palm Fiber/Eggshell Powder Loading on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Composites Ai Bao Chai *1, Shamsul Kamaruddin 2, Kim Yeow Tshai 1, Ing Kong 1, Benjamin Jay Han Tay 1 1 Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia 2 Engineering Design and Prototype Centre, Malaysian Rubber Board, 47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract :- Oil palm fiber (OPF) and eggshell powder (ESP) reinforced natural rubber was developed in this project. The effects of OPF/ ESP loading on the curing characteristics, mechanical properties and morphological properties of OPF/ ESP reinforced rubber were investigated. For these purposes, five different natural rubber compounds were produced. Three of the rubber compounds were OPF/ ESP natural rubber composites with various loadings of OPF and ESP. The other two rubber compounds were unfilled natural rubber and carbon black reinforced rubber used to benchmark the hybrid bio-filled natural rubber composites. The ESP was prepared from eggshell waste and underwent heat treatment to enhance its properties. For OPF, alkali treatment was conducted to reduce the lignin content on the surface of the fiber and to improve the adhesion between the rubber matrix and OPF. From the experimental results, it was found that as the ESP loading increases and OPF loading decreases, tensile strength and elongation-to-break increases. Hysteresis loss and hardness value decreases as ESP loading increases and OPF loading decreases. Curing time was independent of the OPF/ ESP loading. Scanning electron microscope results revealed that the distribution and adhesion interaction between the hybrid fillers and rubber matrix was good. The experiments had shown promising results that OPF/ ESP reinforced rubber compounds can be used to replace carbon black reinforced rubber in the future.

NO PAPER ID ABSTRACT 1 001-icmp Optimisation of Traveling Salesman Problem with Precedence Constraint

using Particle Swarm Optimisation M.F.F. Ab Rashid1,*, N.M.Z. Nik Mohamed1 and A.N. Mohd Rose1 1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

Abstract :- Traveling salesman problem with precedence constraint (TSPPC) is one of the complex problems in combinatorial optimization. Many researchers have suggested various mechanisms to solve this problem effectively. This work presents a combination of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Topological Sort approach to optimise TSPPC. The original PSO is designed for continuous problem. Therefore, it is incapable to optimise TSPPC, besides the reason of precedence constraint. The proposed PSO with Topological Sort approach was tested with different size of


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TSPPC problem. The optimisation result showed that it yielded better performance in finding the shortest travelling time in all problem size. This finding is associated with better exploration and solution diversity features in PSO.

2 002-icmp Synthesis and Electrocatalytic Activity of Pt/Ni/Ti Electrocatalyst for Methanol Oxidation in Alkaline Medium A.M. Siti Norsafurah *1, M. Yusairie 2, J. Khairil Anuar 3 1 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. 2 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 3 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract :- A high active surface area of the Pt electrocatalyst coated on Ni/Ti surface (Pt/Ni/Ti) was successfully prepared by a two-step electrodeposition process. Initially, Ni underlayer was deposited on Ti substrate by cathodic deposition at a constant current density of -1.5 mAcm-2 and followed by cathodic deposition of Pt outer layer at a constant potential of -0.4 V on the Ni/Ti surface. The coatings were characterized by Field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) for surface morphology and cyclic voltammetry for electrocatalytic activity and stability. The FESEM images showed ‘hemispherical’ centres of Ni, diameter 1µm, covering most of the Ti surface. The FESEM images of the Pt covered Ni showed worm-like fibrils of Pt again covering most of Ni surface. Cyclic voltammogram of hydrogen desorption indicated the Pt/Ni/Ti electrocatalyst had a higher active surface area than Pt/Ti electrocatalyst with surface roughness of 132 cm2 Pt cm-2 and 99 cm2 Pt cm-2, respectively. It was found that the catalytic activity of Pt/Ni/Ti electrocatalyst for methanol oxidation was greater than Pt/Ti electrocatalyst due to its higher active surface area. A higher of current density peak for methanol oxidation on the Pt/Ni/Ti demonstrates that this electrode could be a good electrocatalyst. Moreover, good stability of Pt/Ni/Ti was observed.

3 003-icmp Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using G. Atroviridis and E. Conferta Fruits Hidayani Jaafar *1, Madihan Yusof 2

1 Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Faculty of Earth Science, Jeli Campus, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia 2 Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Faculty of Earth Science, Jeli Campus, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract :- Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were assembled by using the Eleiodoxa Conferta (E. Conferta) and Garcinia Atroviridis (G. Atroviridis) extracts as natural sensitizers of anatase-based nanostructure TiO2 thin film coated on FTO conducting glass. Structural and optical properties of semiconductor thin film were characterized by X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and UV-VIS spectrophotometer respectively. The XRD shows single crystalline nanostructure for TiO2 thin films. The photovoltaic properties have been investigated and the best overall solar energy conversion efficiency of 2.0% was obtained under AM 1.5 irradiation, with the E. Conferta extract that showed high current density (Jsc =2.31 mA/cm2)

4 004-icmp Effect of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Powder act as a Filler in Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Compounds on the Cure, Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties Noor Aishatun Majid *1, Nor Mazlina Abdul Wahab 1, Noor Faezah Mohd Sani 1, Nurazfa Ilyana Abdul Aziz 1, Nor Alifah bt Rosaidi 2 1 Faculty of Applied Sciences , Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia 2 Academy of Language Studies , Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia


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Abstract :- Recently, rapid demands on polymers as fire hazards have revivified the common issues of polymers’ combustion and they have given the main pressure to public to find the latest and valuable technology which can overcome all related living problems. With these as main concerns, the potential flame retardancy polymers especially rubber compound need to be explored and formulated with high resistance of ignition and propagation of fire, low smoke emission in terms of rate and its amount, less flammability gaseous toxicity and also to promote high efficiency effects during and after processing to become the high quality of polymer products. Therefore, flame retardant Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) compounds using PVC powder as flame retardant have been formulated accordingly. It had been prepared by using a two-roll mill. Mechanical tests were performed to determine the tensile strength, elongation at break, tensile modulus and shore hardness of the compounds. The results showed PVC increased the value of tensile strength of the NBR compound from 5 to 10 phr of PVC loading then gradually decreased. From the data, elongation at break reduced as the amount of PVC powder increased. Meanwhile the value of Shore A hardness increased with the PVC loading. The flammability properties of NBR compound were investigated by flame retardant test, ISO 6940 test methods. It was found that PVC powder can effectively improve flame retardancy of NBR compounds.

NO PAPER ID ABSTRACT 1 001-ipcbam The Impact Of Organisational Silence On Job Stress, Organisational

Commitment And Intention To Leave Among Expatriate Employees Dileep Kumar.M*1, Ponmalar N Alagappar 2, Normala Govindarajo 3 1 Proffesor, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYA-GSB), 06010, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia. 2 University of Malaya, Section for Co-Curricular Activities, Elective Courses by Other Faculties and TITAS (SKET), 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3 PhD Candidate, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYA-GSB), 06010, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.

Abstract :- Though such studies have come out with several causative factors, fewer researches have explained the link between a state of mind of an employee, leading pass through a phase of organisational silence, where he/she will be confronted with the precipitated symptoms of high job stress, low organisational commitment and high-level readiness to leave from an organisation. The objective of this paper is to establish the link between organisational silence and other variables like job stress, organisational commitment and employee’s intention to leave among expatriate employees. The study also tests the moderating relationship of gender. Organization silence is explained with the path analysis of high job stress, low organisational commitment and intention to leave with gender being the moderating factor in relationship. The study indicates the need of strong organisational and managerial system that align with the expatriate value system which in turn has an effect on expatriate commitment to the organisation.

2 002-ipcbam Accrual Accounting Reform: A Learning Curve For Malaysia Rozaidy Mahadi*1, Raman Noordin 2, Rasid Mail 3 ,N.Kaziemah Sariman 4 1,2,3,4 Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia


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Abstract :- Background: Public sector reform is now initiated more aggressively under various terms of reference, such as transparency, better governance, and delivery efficiency and effectiveness. For Malaysia it is clearly motivated by both internal and external pressure to face the challenges and harnessing the global trend of change. Under current financial policy, both income and expenditure are clearly stated as the critical area of concern. Therefore Malaysian government is targeting accrual system to be fully implemented in its public sector by 2016. Objective: This paper examines the problems faced by the entity entrusted to be responsible to implement the accrual accounting in the public sector. Results: The findings showed that the shift towards accrual accounting demonstrates some problems in implementation such as recognition and valuation of assets and liabilities, human competency and, systems and technological development. These implementation barriers are among the reasons why developing countries should be cautious in considering accrual accounting reform. Conclusion: The adoption to accrual accounting will be a long challenge and it needs support from everyone to make it as a success with the hope for Malaysia to be one of the developed countries by 2020.

6 006-ipcbam The mediating Effect of Organizational Justice between Psychological Capital and Job Performance (Empirical Evidence from Pakistani Banks) Dr. Nazim Ali 1 Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, University of Malakand

Abstract :- The aim of this research was to test the mediator role of organizational justice on the relationship between psychological capital and job performance of bankers working in Pakistan. Data were collected through well know questionnaires from two hundred and ninety four (294) bankers working in private and public sector banks of Islamabad, Kohat, Peshawar, Swat, Mardan and Abatabad. Results of correlation explored that there was a significant positive relationship among psychological capital, organizational justice and job performance. Regression analysis revealed that organizational justice partially mediated the relationship between psychological capital and job performance.

7 007-ipcbam The Negative Trend Of Boko Haram Insurgent Attacks On Small Scale Business Enterprises In Commercial Town Of Geidam, Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria Abubakar Adamu Idriss Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam Yobe State, School Of Administrative And Business Studies, Department Of Marketing.

Abstract :- The major objective of this study is to dissect the extent to which Boko Haram insurgent attacks affects life span as well as growth and prospects of small scale business in the commercial town of Geidam- a town situated strategically at the border of Nigeria and Niger republic. The incident has made business and commercial activities observed a turn for the bad in Geidam, a town known as the destination of merchants from Arabian Peninsula for the past centuries, as a result of the security problems occasioned by frequent bombings and killings. People who have been doing business in the town for ages had being relocating their merchandise due to the unending security challenges in the area. Peaceful coexistence is the back bone of perpetuation of any business but compelling necessities exerts businesses to continue operating in the area even though the environment is devoid of slightest peace. Also how business can flourish under a tensed security condition and maintain a balance of growth and profitability was


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carefully looked upon. A careful survey was conducted and a comparison was made of growth index of business prior to the insurgency scenario and the present situation. The stunted growth being experienced by businesses in the area under review was exposed by this study. Measures to be taken by business owners and government were also suggested by the study. Suggestions were made on how things can be redressed and devised a safer way of continuing in the business of business with manageable commitments to business acumen.

8 008-ipcbam Impact of Shared Leadership on Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior and Job Performance Saleh Muftah Almabrouk *1, 1 Universety Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Department Leadership and Management, Nilai Negeri Sembilan.

Abstract :- Shared leadership is a type of leadership that shows its significance in achieving organization goals in many developing countries, and it can contribute effectively to overcome the challenges and difficulties facing HR managers especially with the increasing global and domestic competition between organizations sharing the same business line. This aim of this study is to understand the principles of shared Leadership and human resources management, and examines the relationships between shared leaderships, human resources management, organizational behaviour, and job performance. The weak awareness and understanding of shared leadership practices represent a major obstacle to adopt a new way for managing people in the organization and improve the current job performance. Therefore, the study attempts to find solutions for this problem by evaluating the effect of shared leadership in the organization.

9 009-ipcbam Total Supply Chain Quality Management: A Viable Integration Of Supply Chain Management And Total Quality Management Suzari Abdul Rahim1, Joel Gurpreet Singh2 and Yudi Fernando3

1Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Business (GSB), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang Malaysia. 2Researcher, Graduate School of Business (GSB), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang Malaysia. 3Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Business (GSB), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang Malaysia.

Abstract :- Background: The purpose of this paper is to assess the underlying, convergent principles of both supply chain management and total quality management, with a view of establishing the benefits of organisations pursuing an integrated concept of total supply chain quality management (TSCQM), ending with the current level of acceptance of this integrated concept among a selected number of organisations. This paper is based on information gleaned from primary sources, namely interviews and secondary sources, namely research publications. Objective: This research was carried out to shed light on an innovative philosophy known as Total Supply Chain Quality Management, an integrated concept which brought together the best of both Supply Chain Management and Total Quality Management principles. This paper takes note of previously conducted research on the integrated model, and tries to bridge the current gap between theoretical and practical applications. Conclusion: The paper reveals that as of now, the integrated concept of TSCQM is still emergent in terms of practical implementation, although this seems to be theoretically sound. It draws on the conclusions from previous researchers as well as the primary feedback from current industry players to ascertain whether TSCQM has already been implemented in kind, and to ascertain the reasons behind the reluctance to do so. The research presents a number of challenges in terms of existing thinking and methodology when it comes to


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managing the supply chain, and an underlying reluctance to prescribe to the integrated model.

10 010-ipcbam The Political Economy of External Debt Management in Nigeria: Strategies, Issues and Challenges Madu Abdulrazak Yuguda*1, Abbo Usman2, Rohana Yusof3PhD and Suyatno Ladigi4PhD 1Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government, Sintok, 06010 Kedah, Universiti Utara Malaysia1&2

2 Northern Corridor Research Centre, Sintok, 06010 Kedah, Universiti Utara Malaysia3

3 School of Government, Sintok, 06010 Kedah, Universiti Utara Malaysia4

Abstract :- The paper examines External Debts Management Strategies in Nigeria and its implications on the country’s political economy. It adopted descriptive research and the content analysis approach; in which data were mainly obtained through extensive literature review from books, scholarly journal articles, and the internet sources. It discovered some abnormalities in the way external debt are manage; which tend to confer some negative attributes to the Nigerian political economy such as, unfavorable loan terms; epitomized by compounding of interests, poor management of credit facilities, fragile economic base, overdependence on foreign aids as well as paucity of statistics on loans. These led to underperformance of almost all the key economic indices of the Nigerian state thereby creating poor infrastructural development, a very weak manufacturing sector with an attendant consequence of chronic unemployment rate. The paper concludes that; unless deliberate attempts is been made to translating the designed strategies already put in place, into meaningful results, the country’s debt stock will continue to skyrocket; thereby accumulating huge burden on its developmental; socio-political and economic strides. Based on these, it was recommended amongst others that; Nigerian state must manage its credits better by allocating the funds to the real sectors of the economic base and deliberate policy must also be embarked upon to encourage the development of virile productive sector, for sustainable economic development.

11 011-ipcbam Institutional Weakness and Conflict Management in Nigeria: The Need for Collaborative Governance Approach Abbo Usman *1, Abd. Rahim Romle 2, Adamu Bashir 3 1 Ghazalie Shafie Graduate School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia. 2 Ghazalie Shafie Graduate School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia 3 Public Administration Department the Federal polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa state Nigeria.

Abstract :- In a culturally plural and religiously balkanized society like Nigeria the basic yardstick for measuring the effectiveness of the Government lies in its capability to develop an institutional frame-work which can facilitate the harmonious existence of the citizens through the integrative process of representative governance, sound judicial system and effective law enforcement agency. However, the Nigerian Government was established on a fragile legitimacy, by the diarchic British colonial administrative system under which existed a relatively weak central authority with more autonomous regions in terms of administration which invariably confer on the independent Nigerian state the colonial legacy of relatively strong regional and local ethnic authorities and weak central institutions in which the institutional mechanism for central coordination are either not fully internalized or weakly internalized hence the Nigerian central


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authority appear grossly infective to exercise substantial control over the entire geographical enclaves which therefore paved the way for the perpetuation of violence and conflicts. This paper therefore argues that a collaborative approach to governance both at the state and local government becomes an important yardstick for crisis management in Nigeria through the creation and internalization of new values. This is because the primary way of value creation involves focusing on the underlying interests of the diverse parties, public information sharing and constant communicating with one another, which can facilitate the formation of shared interests and the evolution of common value.

12 012-ipcbam Transnational terrorism and the shifting paradigm of sovereignty: analyzing the Bokoharam counterterrorism Mohammed Mustafa Qader *1, Abbo Usman 2,Ahmad Masum, Rohana Abdul Rahaman,3

1 College of Law Kirkuk University, Kirkuk, Iraq. 2 Ghazalie Shafie Graduate School of Government Universiti Utara Malaysia.. 3 Ghazalie Shafie Graduate School of Government Universiti Utara Malaysia..

Abstract :- The historical backdrop of state sovereignty is portrayed by a consistent condition of progress. The inherent principles of sovereignty as enshrined in the treaty of Westphalia in 1648, such as the non-intervention, territorial integrity, and absolute power within the bounds of a state border, have been re-assessed over a long period of time in light of new difficulties to guarantee that they stay applicable to the needs of any given time. The very embodiment of sovereignty has constantly undergoes changes and adjustments to cope of with period of difficulties, ranging from the battle for minority rights to mixture of issues identifying with the new trendy expression of human rights and the obligation to maintain international peace and security. This paper, therefore, argues that contemporary states are showing a more prominent willingness to acknowledge compromises on matters of sovereignty in quest for a more effective counterterrorism motivation. States do not appear to be attaching an infinite value to sovereignty; yet rather consider it within the setting of broader national interest. In this way, the degree to which states effectively protect their sovereign prerogatives is subject to the same system as all other state decisions: the cost-benefit analysis. States measure the costs and benefits of any given policy or action and utilize the outcome as an aide for decision-making. In the present period, changing state demeanors with respect to sovereignty and counterterrorism emerge from a shifting balance between costs and benefits in battling international terrorist groups. This evident with the establishment of a Multinational Joint Task Force which allows cross-border military operations by neighboring countries thereby creating a paradigm shift from the traditional and rigid conception of sovereignty to a more flexible one.

13 013-ipcbam A Comparison of Microcredit Delivery System in Two Nations - Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia and the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh Ms. Low Be Tzi, Mr. Muhammad Hafiz Bin Othman KDU College, Penang, Department of Business, 32, Jalan Anson, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. KDU College, Penang, Department of Business, 32, Jalan Anson, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

Abstract :- Background: This paper aims to compare between the microcredit delivery system of AIM and GB. Objective: The objective is to explore the similarities and differences between AIM and GB Results: In terms of differences, this study found that the Grameen Bank offers a wider variety of microfinance services and reflects higher flexibility in its lending systems as compared to AIM. Besides, AIM is


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found to be a subsidised microfinance institution whereas the GB is unsubsidised. Conclusions: Justifications are provided alongside to explain the dissimilarities in operation mechanism in both institutions.

14 014-ipcbam Genetically-Modified Technology for Food and Crops In Malaysia Ms. Rebecca Khoo Pei Shan, Mr. Muhammad Hafiz Bin Othman KDU College, Penang, Department of Business, 32, Jalan Anson, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. KDU College, Penang, Department of Business, 32, Jalan Anson, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

Abstract :- Background: In efforts to promote food sustainability, the genetically-modified organisms (GMO) are introduced as one of the numerous methods to improve food sustainability globally. Objective: This paper aims to create awareness among the people as well as to encourage the Government into funding the biotechnology field rather than just depending on the traditional conventional ways. Results: With the technology of genetic-engineering, crops are able to be grown in a shorter period of time that results in a higher yield and better quality given that the crops are stronger. Conclusions: The relevant authorities, both at the Federal and State level has to endeavor to establish the biotechnology field and look into the agricultural land within the country and how transformation should be made from the conventional planting to genetically-engineered planting.

15 015-ipcbam The Zone of Trade-offs and Service Quality Dimensions: A Review on Concept and Models Mr. Saravanan Raman, Miss Subhaseni Chinniah KDU University College, Penang, Department of Business, 32, Jalan Anson, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. Ministry of Education, Malaysia

Abstract :- Background: This chapter provides an overview of the relevant literature on the trade-offs as well as Service Quality through description of the research. Objective: The chapter commences by explaining the concepts of trade-offs and Service Quality using previous studies. Results: the body of literature is discussed on the rationale of studying the chosen topic from various perspectives of operational research. This section also critically reviews the early studies on this topic and justifies the importance of examining the trade-offs using Service Quality dimensions. Conclusions: with the current practices and provides direction for the future research.

NO PAPER ID ABSTRACT 1 001-ipcee Student’s perception of the relationship between basic job performance skills

components and Job seeking duration among engineering graduates of Nigerian polytechnics Oguche Innocent Ojonugwa*1, Ramlah Hamah2, AB Rahim Bakar3, Abdullah Mat Rashid4. 1Department of Science and Technical Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2Department of Science and Technical Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia 3Department of Science and Technical Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia

4Department of Science and Technical Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Putra Malaysia


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Abstract :- Employability is seen as a construct interrelating to social factors and the individual skills, statistics have shown that majority of polytechnic graduates in Nigeria are unemployed for lack of skills. A quantitative study was conducted using a survey questionnaire, with Cronbach’s alpha > 0.7. to investigate the relationship between basic job performance skills components and job seeking duration among polytechnic engineering graduates in Nigerian. Survey research design The study used a sample size of 460 final year engineering students from five polytechnics in north central geo political zone of Nigeria. The instrument used in this research survey was a set of questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was the statistical method used for testing the research hypothesis using the following two steps: validating the measurement model and fitting the structural model and moderation analysis. Findings of the study show that all components of basic job performance skills have positive relationship with Job seeking duration among fresh engineering graduates in Nigerian except for competency-science and technology which was not significant to job seeking duration, this may be due to low level of application of information technology to the educational system in Nigeria.

NO PAPER ID ABSTRACT 1 001-ipcst Phycoremediation of Wastewaters and Hydrocarbon Evaluation from

Microalgae: A Review Paran Gani *1, Norshuhaila Mohamed Sunar 2, Hazel Matias-Peralta 3 , Ab Aziz Abdul Latiff 1 Umi Kalthsom Parjo 2, Abdul Rafiq Ab. Razak 1

1 Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. 2 Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. 3 Faculty of Science, Technology and Human Development, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Abstract :- Phycoremediation is one of the biological treatments that are considered sustainable and environmental friendly method to eliminate contamination in wastewater. Other than bio-transform pollutants in wastewater and microalgae also excellent source of hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbon from microalgal oil is considered sustainable since it is extracted from the biological plant. Nowadays, the increasing number of population and various types of industries in the world lead to the augmentation of wastewater disposal to the environment. Microalgal phycoremediation is one of the promising techniques that have high potential to assimilate the excessive pollutants in wastewater photosynthetically. Consequently, the discovery of new technologies to mitigate the adverse impact on the environment combined with sustainable hydrocarbon evaluation became one of the aims of this paper. Therefore, this article provides a mini review of wastewater phycoremediation studies and the potential hydrocarbon derived from microalgae.

2 003-ipcst Light Controlling Properties of Highly Oriented Natural Rubber Latex Film Norzurain Mukhsin *1, Helyati Abu Hassan Shaari 2, Prof Madya Dr Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak 3 1 Faculty of Applied Science, Mara University of Technology, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. 2 Faculty of Applied Science, Mara University of Technology, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. 3 Faculty of Applied Science, Mara University of Technology, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.


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Abstract :- Background: In this present work, acrylated rubber latex film with light-controlling properties was fabricated using monodisperse acrylate spheres and pre-vulcanized latex (PVL). The resultant film exhibited a reversible reflectance wavelength when highly oriented into high elongation upon interaction with incident light. Benefiting from the elastic characteristic of natural rubber latex, the film produced can withstand elongation up to 600% elongation to give various reflectance wavelengths at different strain levels. The results show that the light comtrolling properties of acrylated PVL film produced largely depends on the strain levels. This wavelength tunable property is attributed to the reduction of the spacing distance during the deformation. Objective: Proposes natural rubber latex, which is PVL, as a substitute for PDMS in fabricating elastic crystal films with both tunable wavelengths and considerable elongation properties. Results: The reflectance wavelength of the acrylated PVL film could be controlled by shifting the stop band to a shorter wavelength, mainly by adjusting the strain level during stretching. Conclusion: Natural rubber such as PVL can be used in fabricating films with wavelength-tunable properties upon high elongation.

3 004-ipcst Effect of Fungal Growth on the Surface of Painted Plasterboards Umi Kalthsom Parjo1*, Norshuhaila Mohamed Sunar1, Abdul Mutalib Leman1, Chin Ming Er2, Paran Gani2

1Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology , Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia 2Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering , University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

Abstract :- Paints contain many substances to improve their quality to protect the surfaces from environmental hazards. Mostly contamination of wall surfaces of the building by fungi. The fungi definitely grow when in high temperature and high relative humidity conditions and influence the capability of the building materials. The objectives this study to evaluate the efficiency of biocide based on bio-coating resistance test on painted plasterboards. The samples of fungal were collected by using an air sampler according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) by NIOSH Manual Analytical Method (NMAM 0800). Plasterboards were used as the substrate for two types of paints which are acrylic paint and glycerol-based paint was applied onto surface covering, then inoculated with 106 spores/mL of fungal suspension. Potassium sorbate was used as biocide treatment for the fungal growth. The Standard Test Method for fungi (ASTM D5590-00) used as a method to evaluate fungal growth and determine the biocidal activity of paints on plasterboard walls. The potassium sorbate was proved had the strongest effect on the growth of glycerol-based paint. Obviously, biocide used in paint is effective on most common fungi (mainly spores) in the air.

4 005-ipcst Delay Tolerant Spatial Distribution of Content Replication in Wireless Networks for Efficient Video Streaming R.Jayavadivel1, Dr.J.Sundararajan2 1Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, Paavai Engineering College, Pachal, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India.-637 018. 2Principal, Pavai College of Technology, Pachal, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India.-637 018.

Abstract :- The growth of information technology has introduced various functionalities and services to support video streaming like video streaming and live streaming. There are many approaches has been discussed to support content delivery in wireless networks, but suffers with the problem of latency and quality of


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streaming which takes more time and the frequency of retransmission is high. To solve these problems, we propose a delay tolerant approach with spatial distribution of video contents to support efficient video streaming. The proposed method maintains numbere of replicas of video content in different locations of wireless networks. The method selects the location of the video content or the node which has the requested data according to the delay present in the network and the user location. Also the number of replicas maintained is performed according to the spatial request factor which represents the number of request being received from different user from a specific spatial region and the delay present in the network towards a video content. The proposed method reduces the overall latency present in the network and increases the efficiency of content delivery which supports multimedia data transfer. Also the proposed method reduces the overall time complexity and reduces the overhead introduced by data transfer.

5 007-ipcst Facile Formation of β Poly (vinylidene fluoride) Films using the Short Time Annealing Process Ibtisam Yahya Abdullah*1,2, Mohammad Hafizuddin Haji Jumali1, Muhammad Yahaya1 , Haider Mohammed Shanshool1,3

1School of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia 2Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Mosul, Iraq 3Ministry of Science and Technology, Baghdad- Iraq

Abstract :- Background: This work reports the effect of annealing temperatures on the crystalline structure of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) film. PVDF, in its β-phase is an electroactive polymer with many technological applications such as sensor and actuator. Therefore, there is a need to enhance the β-phase in the PVDF thin films. The α-PVDF powder dissolves in N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF) before being spin-coated onto a glass substrate to form a film of 10µm in thickness. The film is annealed at five different temperatures, namely 50, 70, 90 and 110°C for 30 minutes and room temperature 30oC. The crystalline structure of the films investigates using XRD and FTIR techniques while the morphology determine using SEM. It observes that the dissolution of PVDF in DMF followed by spin-coating onto a glass substrate changed, directly, from alpha to beta phase which confirm by XRD and FTIR. The analyses of SEM show the surface is rough, porous and spherulites structure. They're moderately increasing of β-phase content that is equal 47% as PVDF powder to 76% as PVDF thin film. However, subsequent annealing process enhance the formation of β-phase suggesting the importance of this step.

7 008-ipcst Acute Toxicity of Endosulfan to Anabas Testudineus 1Intan Liana Nordin, 2Naimah Ibrahim, 3Nasrul Hamidin, 4Ahmad Lutifi Othman Lutifi, 5Noor Aini Abdul Ghani 1,2,3,4,5School of Environmental Engineering, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 3, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.

Abstract :- Background: Anabas testudineus (Puyu) is a freshwater fish species naturally found inhabiting paddy field and irrigation canal in Malaysia. This exotic fish endurance to lack of oxygen and soiled water has made it able to withstand pesticide contamination applied to control pest such as Pomacea calaniculata. in paddy field. Although endosulfan, a highly toxic organochlorine insecticide has been banned in Malaysia, it is still used illegally in agricultural activities including paddy cultivation. Objective: This study aims to investigate the acute toxicity of endosulfan to Anabas testudinues at different endosulfan concentrations; i.e. 0, 20, 35, 50, 65


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and 80 µg/L for different exposure time; i.e. 0h, 12h, 24h, 72 h and 96 h under static conditions Results: By using probit analysis, it was found that the concentrations of endosulfan that killed 50% of the Anabas testudinues (LC50) after 24h, 48h, 72h and 96 hours of exposure are 40.73, 40.27, 41.21 and 41.69 µg/L. The acute toxic effect including behavioral changes due to the toxic effects became worse with time. Conclusion: Anabas testudineus number of mortality increase when the concentration of endosulfan increase. However, this fish have high tolerance capacity to endosulfan compared to other freshwater fish.

8 012-ipcst Client Hacked Server 1 Dr.Abhijeet Bagul Pune University, Department:-Computer Department, Faculty Computer Security, Shrirampur, Country: India

Abstract :- Background: Client-Server model is the backbone of today’s internet communication. In which normal user can not have control over particular website or server? By using the same processing model one can have unauthorized access to particular server. In this paper, we discussed about application scenario of hacking for simple website or server consist of unauthorized way to access the server database. This application emerges to autonomously take direct access of simple website or server and retrieve all essential information maintain by administrator. In this system, ip address of server given as input to retrieve user-id and password of server. This leads to breaking administrative security of server and acquires the control of server database. Whereas virus helps to escape from server security by crashing the whole server. Objective: To control malicious attack and preventing all government website, and also find out illegal work to do hackers activity. Results: After implementing different hacking as well as non-hacking techniques, this system hacks simple web sites with normal security credentials. It provides access to server database and allow attacker to perform database operations from client machine. Above Figure shows the experimental result of this application upon different servers and provides satisfactory results as required. Conclusion: In this paper, we have presented a to view to hack the server which include some hacking as well as non-hacking methods. These algorithms and methods provide efficient way to hack server database. By breaking the network security allow to introduce new and better security framework. The terms “Hacking” not only consider for its illegal activities but also it should be use for strengthen our global network.

9 013-ipcst Thermal Behaviour Of Coconut Coir Husk (CCH) and Extracted Lignin Nur Amirah Abd Ghani*1,2,a, Dalina Samsudin2, Nor Mazlina Abdul Wahab2, Noor Aishatun Majid2, Rusli Daik3and Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak2 1 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. 2Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perlis Branch, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. 3School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.

Abstract :- As the one of abundant renewable resource, lignocellulosic biomass has been acknowledged for potential use to produce chemicals and biomaterials. Lignin is an amorphous, polyphenolic material arising from enzymatic dehydrogenative polymerization of three phenylpropanoid monomers coniferyl alcohol, sinapyl alcohol, and p-coumaryl alcohol. In this research, extraction of lignin from Coconut Coir Husk (CCH) was studied by thermal analysis in order to characterize their


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thermal behavior and to identify their constituents by the aid of their thermogravimetric curves and to determine their heat capacity by means of DSC and TGA. The FTIR was also used to determine constituents present in CCH and lignin CCH. The thermal exotherm of the lignin CCH were higher than CCH due to the removal of carbohydrates and other impurities from coir husk. In the other words, the lignin content could defer the thermal curing reactions. In addition, the TGA results shown that the removal of aliphatic sugars and increase aromatic structures can improve the thermal stability of lignin compare to CCH.

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