46 articles in this issue
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The intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and snacks have changed and has associated with weight gain in children. However, it is challenging to measure the consumption of SSBs and snacks due to the limitation of existing tools. Aimed for this study ... see more
The caregiver used variety type of coping mechanism to cope with the challenges in raising children with Learning disabilities (Ld). This study aims to identify the correlation between the coping mechanisms used and life satisfaction. The study found that... see more
The real estate market was an effective way of selling real estate (Chyi, 2015). However, the pro of buying auctioned-property is that the house price is affordable by the purchaser while the downside purchasing an auction property is that the buyer is no... see more
Sale and leaseback investment has been a growing trend among the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Companies in Malaysia. This study is to determine the important elements in the concepts of the sale and leaseback transaction that being practice by the ... see more
This study aimed to determine the difference in postnatal confinement practice between two different generations. It was an unmatched cross-sectional study involving 200 women. Women aged less than 50, and 50 years old or more, were grouped as younger and... see more
There is a growing number of millennials in higher education. Much literature has confirmed the millennials as web technology-savvy. This study intended to explore their use of web technologies in higher education learning. A student survey was administer... see more
Information on depression and its contributing factors among the staff of the academic institution is sparse. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among them and investigate its contributing factors. We used the Depression, An... see more
This is a case study on the use of Throw Back Time (TBT), an interactive digital board game aimed at teaching tenses and aspect of grammar via the Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). The game exclusively designed according to the Theory of Variation... see more
Enactment of Occupational Safety and Health Act (1994) and aggressive efforts have been taken to ensure the safety of workers in the construction industry. This study employs an experimental study. Three hundred trainees divided into four groups, and data... see more
Reading efficiency is one of the main concerns among the teachers, publishers, and also eye care practitioners. The size of the text was among factor that might affect the reading. The eye movement behaviour was studied in six different text legibility. T... see more
It has been brought to the university administration that some students were not eating well because of insufficient funds. The literature reviewed evidenced similar issues in other universities throughout the world. For Malaysia, the media has highlighte... see more
This study aims to indicate isolated places in school in concurrence with bullying specific environments and elements. Observation of students' density was conducted in the school and analysed using the Geographic Information System (GIS). The isolated ar... see more
Workplace happiness depends on collegiality and interpersonal relationship between and among employees. In an academic environment, the thought that mobbing or bullying exists within a higher institution of learning is unheard of. However, the issue exist... see more
Elderly with Alzheimer Disease may experience various adverse effects on physical and psychological functions, especially depression level. Effective intervention may reduce depressive symptoms. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the effect ... see more
Recent study trends on elderlies range from improving their quality of life to reducing the risk of falling. This paper investigates current concerns on the risk of any untoward fall or injury of elderly residents in public housing due to the rising numbe... see more
The percentage of the elderly population has increased as the baby boomers become senior citizens. In tandem with this situation, the pertinent sectors focusing on elderly care have increased significantly. In addition, the life expectancy of Malaysians h... see more
The objectives of this study were to determine the relationships between age, education level, previous employment and marital status towards the quality of life among the elderly in Rumah Seri Kenangan, Cheras. The objectives of the paper were to determi... see more
Energy conservation is one of the significant initiatives towards sustainable campus and should be implemented in university facilities management practices. This research benchmarked for the most effective initiatives and strategies for energy conservati... see more
A carbon footprint is the number of greenhouse gases, released into the atmosphere by particular human activity. A carbon footprint can be a broad measured or be applied to the actions of an individual, a family, an event, an organization, or even an enti... see more
Global warming, climate change is now affecting the world. The effort of the leaders to achieving the sustainable development is from New Urban Agenda (NUA), Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and local level is local authorities. SDG’s goal numb... see more
Burnout among doctors is hazardous, leading to stress which results in poor decision making and exposure to medical errors. This study aims to improve the knowledge gap of the issues of burnout and coping skills among medical officers. This is a cro... see more
This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Malay version of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (M-BCTQ). A cross-sectional study was used to generate the final version of M-BCTQ that administered to 55 patients for psychometric tes... see more
Clinical training for optometry students is a gateway for exposure in eye care management. Understanding patient experience and satisfaction of being examined by students is essential to improve clinical competency and education. A survey was done to dete... see more
Heart failure is a chronic disease that could cause a significant medical burden. This study aims to determine the relationship between social support and self-care behaviour among heart failure patients. Thirty patients from a Clinical Training Centre pa... see more
Visual impairment and blindness is a serious global concern. Poor awareness and late detection are significant factors contributing to the vast number of visually impaired people worldwide. The ubiquitous use of smartphone devices enables the general publ... see more
Grand Mosque is a frequently visited building because it is a place for worshipping God for devoted Muslims and its communal qualities. The lack of access to Mosque creates physical barriers for PwDs and elderly and has discouraged them to join congregati... see more
Due to the limited yearly allocation, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) is struggling to sustain its public parks. This paper aims to examine the benefits and returns of the Adopt-A-Park Programme at the Laman @ Eco Sky and the Metropolis Park to DBKL, ... see more
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (KLCH) has planted 100,000 trees along the main streets of the city centre through the National Economic Transformation Programme to make the city more liveable. This paper studies the reasons of its different establishments and... see more
A flower or Bunga in Malay, expressed about the beauties and aesthetics in Malay art through the motifs and pattern since the early Malay life traditions. The fragrant plant could be a representative of paradise, which is also said to have a pleasant frag... see more
Food insecurity is a known health-related problem worldwide. Recently, FAO releases the latest measurement scale to gauge experiences of food insecurity named as Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), which was designed to have cross-cultural equivalenc... see more
Many countries were reported to have experienced external pressures on their culture and tradition, including losing their food heritage and identity. With that, Malaysia, as a multi-cultural country, is also much concerned in preserving its food heritage... see more
A good design considered the safety elements are the fundamental approach in ensuring natural surveillance. This research will look at the possibility of utilizing CPTED elements as assessment tools in assessing the safety of our heritage buildings. ... see more
Most residents of high-rise housing do not realise the importance of proper building management until their physical buildings and common facilities have deteriorated. This paper aims to identify factors for effective repair and maintenance services in a ... see more
The distribution of crime is not uniform across either time or space and believed influenced by environmental design. This study examines the layout and identifies the risky space in a residential area of Kuala Lumpur. Four space syntax parameters and thr... see more
Rental housing has given positive impacts on the overall economic development of a city as well as the country. It is an alternative that mutually benefits the landlords and tenants. Landlords earn additional income as house owners while tenants who unabl... see more
The micro-housing project introduces by Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) has received cynical rumors amongst the B40 income group due to its impracticality, thus suggesting that micro-housing standard might misinterpret and simplified. This paper intends ... see more
Increased frequency of heavy rain and unexpected freak storms due to climate change has caused major and minor destruction to building components in rural Peninsular Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia is exposed to two monsoon winds seasons every year; the Sou... see more
Traditional Malay house has characteristics of passive thermal design which practices climatic design strategies. Currently, Urban Heat Island (UHI) cause energy utilization increasing for cooling purpose in the residential sector. Consequently, modern bu... see more
Public universities have been directed to have more collaborative projects with external entities. One such effort was with a rural community for capacity development towards socio-economic well being. In the case of Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Br... see more
Sustainability issues within the hotel industry are now increasingly known as a significant concern around the world. It has been described as a constituent activity that contributes to a great impact on the environment. However, the concept of sustainabl... see more
The rapid transformation of Kuala Lumpur conurbation has seen an increase in the demand for private vehicle ownership among commuters, thus leading to an increase in the overall level of congestion within the city center. Towards reducing such issues and ... see more
An increasing number of urban areas are failing to provide citizens with an adequate amount and quality of public open space. In this regard, Hong Kong epitomizes an extreme condition, supplying only 2.7-2.8 m2 of open space per capita. The burden of this... see more
Active engagements in ecology practices are platforms which lead to good ecological behaviour and consciousness (Kamaruddin et al 2013). This study aims to explore urban community stewardship or civic ecology practice of doing composting in an urban munic... see more
The theft crime rate in Malaysia for 2010 and 2015 is experiencing an increase in the rate of decline and uncertainty. This high-crime activity depends on an opportunity to commit a crime at the time of the incident. Thus, this paper is aimed at discoveri... see more
The River of Life (ROL) is a riverfront regeneration project that aims to transform the Klang River into a vibrant waterfront with high economic value. The study aims to define the implications of the RoL towards society in the area of KLCH. One hundred f... see more
Many foodservice operators in Malaysia depend on superior services to entice customers to keep visiting their business. A purposive convenience sampling was chosen and questionnaires were distributed to 303 employees in the foodservice industry in three s... see more