Ab. Hamid / Ono / Bostamam The Malaysia-Japan Model on Technology Partnership

International Proceedings 2013 of Malaysia-Japan Academic Scholar Conference
2015
ISBN: 978-4-431-54439-5
Verlag: Springer Tokyo
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E-Book, Englisch, 408 Seiten, eBook

The selected papers included in this proceedings on Malaysia-Japan Academic Scholar Conference (MJASC) 2013, are related to nano-science engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, information technology etc. This proceedings will be a source of research findings for Malaysia and Japan specifically, and other countries in general, especially among researchers, industry sectors and government policy makers. It will be served as a resourceful reference and platform to reflect the significant of the Look East Policy outcomes and products.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ab. Hamid, Khairuddin

Ono, Osamu

Bostamam, Anas Muhamad

Poh Ai Ling, Amy

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Foreword;6
2;Preface;8
3;Contents;10
4;MJASC 2013 CommitteeInternational Advisory Board Member;16
5;Part I: Science and Technology;19
5.1;The Investigation of Zinc-Rich Paint (ZRP) Behavior in NaCl Solution by Electrochemical Methods;20
5.1.1;1 Introduction;20
5.1.2;2 Experimental;21
5.1.2.1;2.1 The Preparation of Samples;21
5.1.2.2;2.2 Potentiodynamic Polarization Measurement;21
5.1.3;3 Results and Discussion;21
5.1.3.1;3.1 Polarization Measurements;21
5.1.3.2;3.2 Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy EIS;22
5.1.3.3;3.3 Conclusions;23
5.1.4;References;24
5.2;An Investigation on Performance of 2D Simulated Fuel Cells Using Taguchi Method;25
5.2.1;1 Introduction;25
5.2.2;2 Literature Review;26
5.2.3;3 Modeling and Methodology;27
5.2.3.1;3.1 Proton and Electron Transport Balance;27
5.2.3.2;3.2 Modeling for Anode and Cathode;28
5.2.3.3;3.3 Porous Media Transport Balance;29
5.2.3.4;3.4 Design of Experiment;29
5.2.4;4 Results and Discussions;32
5.2.4.1;4.1 Data Gathering and Analysis for Fuel Cells;32
5.2.4.2;4.2 Analysis of Mean (ANOM);32
5.2.4.3;4.3 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA);32
5.2.4.4;4.4 Validation of Taguchi Method;33
5.2.5;5 Conclusion;35
5.2.6;Nomenclatures;35
5.2.7;References;37
5.3;Application of Correction Line in Floated Particle Size Distribution Measurement Using the Buoyancy Weighing-Pan Method;38
5.3.1;1 Introduction;38
5.3.2;2 Theory;39
5.3.3;3 Experiments;41
5.3.3.1;3.1 Experimental Apparatus;41
5.3.3.2;3.2 Sample Particle;43
5.3.3.3;3.3 Experimental Conditions and Method;43
5.3.4;4 Results and Discussion;43
5.3.4.1;4.1 Glass Bubbles K37;43
5.3.4.2;4.2 Correction Line;45
5.3.5;5 Conclusions;47
5.3.6;Nomenclatures;47
5.3.7;References;48
5.4;Fine Pitch Wire Bonding with Insulated Cu Wire: Free Air Ball and Ball Bond;50
5.4.1;1 Introduction;50
5.4.2;2 Experimental;51
5.4.2.1;2.1 Insulation Characteristics;51
5.4.2.2;2.2 FAB Characteristics;52
5.4.2.3;2.3 Ball Bond;52
5.4.3;3 Results and Discussion;53
5.4.3.1;3.1 Insulation Characteristics;53
5.4.3.2;3.2 FAB Characteristics;54
5.4.3.2.1;3.2.1 FAB Roundness and Residue Analysis;54
5.4.3.2.1.1;Low-Power and High-Power Optical Scope Inspection;54
5.4.3.2.1.2;SEM Imaging;54
5.4.3.2.1.3;FIB Imaging;55
5.4.3.2.2;3.2.2 Energy to Form a FAB;56
5.4.3.3;3.3 Ball Formation;57
5.4.3.3.1;3.3.1 Bonding Parameters;57
5.4.3.3.2;3.3.2 Mechanical Test Results;58
5.4.3.3.3;3.3.3 Al Splash;59
5.4.3.3.4;3.3.4 IMC Test and Cratering;61
5.4.4;4 Conclusion;61
5.4.5;References;62
5.5;Effect of Red and Blue Lights on Photomorphogenesis in Brassica chinensis;63
5.5.1;1 Introduction;63
5.5.2;2 Material and Methods;64
5.5.2.1;2.1 Plant Material and Growth Conditions;64
5.5.2.2;2.2 Light Treatments;64
5.5.2.3;2.3 Plant Growth Measurements;65
5.5.2.4;2.4 Chlorophyll (chl);65
5.5.2.5;2.5 Gas Exchange Measurements;65
5.5.2.6;2.6 Statistical Analysis;66
5.5.3;3 Results;66
5.5.3.1;3.1 Plant Growth and Morphology and Pigment Contents;66
5.5.3.1.1;3.1.1 Leaf Photosynthesis Rate;66
5.5.3.1.2;3.1.2 Leaf Transpiration Rate;67
5.5.3.1.3;3.1.3 Water-Use Efficiency (WUE);68
5.5.3.1.4;3.1.4 Leaf Stomatal Conductance;68
5.5.4;4 Discussion;68
5.5.5;5 Conclusion;70
5.5.6;References;70
5.6;Quiet Standing of Time-Delay Stability with Derivative Feedback Control;73
5.6.1;1 Introduction;73
5.6.2;2 Delay as a Derivative Feedback;75
5.6.3;3 Quiet-Standing Case Study;77
5.6.4;4 Conclusion;83
5.6.5;References;83
5.7;Social Determinants of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Malaysian Children;85
5.7.1;1 Introduction;85
5.7.2;2 Method;86
5.7.3;3 Results;87
5.7.3.1;3.1 Sample Description;87
5.7.3.2;3.2 Prevalence;89
5.7.4;4 Discussion;94
5.7.5;5 Conclusion;96
5.7.6;References;96
5.8;Modelling Community Response for Ecological Significance Based on Laboratory Simulations of Variable Copper Exposure;98
5.8.1;1 Introduction;98
5.8.2;2 Materials and Methods;99
5.8.2.1;2.1 Sampling;99
5.8.2.2;2.2 Modelling of Community Responses;100
5.8.2.3;2.3 Model Diagnosis;101
5.8.3;3 Results;102
5.8.4;4 Discussion;105
5.8.5;5 Conclusion;109
5.8.6;References;109
6;Part II: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering;111
6.1;Application of Integrated Fuzzy-AHP for Design Concept Evaluation: A Case Study on Mold Design Selection;112
6.1.1;1 Introduction;112
6.1.2;2 Proposed Method;113
6.1.2.1;2.1 Screening Process Using HOQ Method;115
6.1.2.2;2.2 Evaluation Process Using Fuzzy-AHP Method;115
6.1.2.3;2.3 Verification Process Using Rough-Grey Analysis;115
6.1.2.4;2.4 Case Example;116
6.1.3;3 Results and Discussions;116
6.1.3.1;3.1 Screening Using HOQ;116
6.1.3.2;3.2 Evaluation Using Fuzzy-AHP;117
6.1.3.3;3.3 Verification Using Rough-Grey Analysis;118
6.1.4;4 Conclusion;119
6.1.5;References;123
6.2;Numerical Modelling of Dry and Wet Steam Flows in Converging-Diverging Nozzles;125
6.2.1;1 Introduction;125
6.2.2;2 Governing Equations;126
6.2.3;3 Model Descriptions;127
6.2.4;4 Boundary Conditions;128
6.2.5;5 Result and Discussions;129
6.2.6;6 Conclusions;132
6.2.7;References;132
6.3;How Quality Engineering in Japan Affects Global Product Performance;134
6.3.1;1 Introduction;134
6.3.1.1;1.1 Taguchi Method;135
6.3.2;2 Methodology;137
6.3.2.1;2.1 QE Implementation in a Company;137
6.3.2.1.1;2.1.1 Engineering Tool for QE Methodology;137
6.3.2.2;2.2 QE Methodology in Practical Case Study;138
6.3.2.2.1;2.2.1 Ideal Function, P-Diagram, and Signal Strategy;138
6.3.2.2.2;2.2.2 Noise Strategy;139
6.3.2.2.3;2.2.3 Control Factor Selection;140
6.3.2.2.4;2.2.4 Orthogonal Array Selection;140
6.3.3;3 Results and Discussions;141
6.3.4;4 Conclusion;145
6.3.5;References;145
6.4;Developing a Heuristic Robotics Integrated Production Model for Economic Production Quantity in Mass Customization Manufacturi...;147
6.4.1;1 Introduction;147
6.4.2;2 EPQ: Classical vs. Customized Modeling;148
6.4.2.1;2.1 Theoretical Concept and Overview;148
6.4.2.2;2.2 Classical Mathematical Modeling;148
6.4.2.3;2.3 Customized EPQ Modeling;149
6.4.2.3.1;2.3.1 EPQ Customized with Maintenance Factors;149
6.4.2.3.2;2.3.2 EPQ Customized with Quality Factors;150
6.4.2.3.3;2.3.3 EPQ Customized with Shop Floor Mixed Factors;150
6.4.3;3 EPQ and Robotics Integrated Production;150
6.4.4;4 Solution: Ideal Function Modeling;151
6.4.5;5 Real Case Study: Plastic Injection Molding;152
6.4.6;6 Results and Analysis;152
6.4.7;7 Conclusion;153
6.4.8;References;154
6.5;Systematic Way for Problem Identification of Car Braking System by Using TRIZ;155
6.5.1;1 Introduction;155
6.5.2;2 Methodology;156
6.5.2.1;2.1 TRIZ Method;156
6.5.2.2;2.2 TRIZ Problem Identification;156
6.5.2.3;2.3 Braking Performance;157
6.5.3;3 Results;158
6.5.3.1;3.1 Original Problem to Resolve;158
6.5.3.2;3.2 Function Analysis;158
6.5.3.3;3.3 Cause and Effect Chain Analysis;159
6.5.4;4 Discussion;160
6.5.5;5 Conclusion;161
6.5.6;References;161
7;Part III: Social Sciences and Humanities;162
7.1;High-Performance Work System and Safety Performance;163
7.1.1;1 Introduction;163
7.1.2;2 Literature Review;164
7.1.2.1;2.1 High-Performance Work System;164
7.1.2.2;2.2 Safety Performance;165
7.1.3;3 Methodology;165
7.1.4;4 Findings and Discussions;166
7.1.4.1;4.1 Reliability and Validity Tests;166
7.1.4.2;4.2 Demographic Characteristics;166
7.1.4.3;4.3 Results from Pearson Correlation Analysis;168
7.1.4.4;4.4 Results from Multiple Regression Analysis;169
7.1.5;5 Conclusion;170
7.1.6;References;170
7.2;Determinant Factors of Insurance Demand by SMEs in Malaysia;172
7.2.1;1 Introduction;172
7.2.2;2 Objectives and Scope of the Study;173
7.2.2.1;2.1 Objectives of the Study;173
7.2.2.2;2.2 Scope and Method of the Study;173
7.2.3;3 Result and Analysis;174
7.2.3.1;3.1 Frequency Distribution;174
7.2.3.1.1;3.1.1 Coefficient of Correlation (R);175
7.2.3.1.2;3.1.2 R Square (R2);175
7.2.3.1.3;3.1.3 F-Stats;176
7.2.3.1.4;3.1.4 Regression Model;176
7.2.3.1.4.1;Premium Flexibility;176
7.2.3.1.4.2;Gender;177
7.2.3.1.4.3;Level of Education;177
7.2.4;4 Conclusion;178
7.2.4.1;4.1 Premium Flexibility;178
7.2.4.2;4.2 Level of Education;179
7.2.4.2.1;4.2.1 Gender;179
7.2.5;5 Recommendations;179
7.2.6;References;179
7.3;The Perceptions of Malaysians in a Japanese Company: A Case Study in Shimano Components (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.;181
7.3.1;1 Introduction;181
7.3.2;2 Company Selection;181
7.3.2.1;2.1 The Company;181
7.3.2.2;2.2 Company Organizational Structure;182
7.3.3;3 The Aim of Research;182
7.3.4;4 Methodology;183
7.3.4.1;4.1 Collection of Information;183
7.3.4.1.1;4.1.1 Semi-structured Interviews;183
7.3.5;5 Summary of Findings in Interviews;184
7.3.5.1;5.1 Interviewees´ Background;184
7.3.5.2;5.2 Interviewees´ Perception;184
7.3.5.2.1;5.2.1 An Attraction for Working;184
7.3.5.2.2;5.2.2 Reputation of Parent Company;184
7.3.5.2.3;5.2.3 Job Security;185
7.3.5.2.4;5.2.4 Communication with Japanese;185
7.3.5.2.5;5.2.5 Chain of Command and Transparency;185
7.3.5.2.6;5.2.6 Salary;185
7.3.5.2.7;5.2.7 Other Financial Benefits;186
7.3.5.2.8;5.2.8 Redress of Grievances;186
7.3.5.2.9;5.2.9 Labour Turnover;186
7.3.5.2.10;5.2.10 Perception of Japanese Colleagues;187
7.3.6;6 Discussion;187
7.3.6.1;6.1 Problem Arise;187
7.3.6.2;6.2 Strong and Secure Company;188
7.3.7;7 Recommendation;188
7.3.7.1;7.1 Japanese/Malay (Bahasa Melayu)/English Course;188
7.3.7.2;7.2 Top Management Decision-Making;188
7.3.7.3;7.3 Job Satisfaction;189
7.3.7.4;7.4 Develop a Training Program;189
7.3.7.5;7.5 Standardization of Payment;189
7.3.8;8 Conclusion;189
7.3.9;References;190
7.4;A Conceptual Model Towards Information Security Culture in Health Informatics;191
7.4.1;1 Introduction;191
7.4.2;2 Information Security;193
7.4.2.1;2.1 Human Factor;193
7.4.2.2;2.2 Organizational Factor;193
7.4.2.3;2.3 Technological Factor;194
7.4.3;3 Organizational Culture Model;194
7.4.4;4 Health Informatics;194
7.4.4.1;4.1 Health Belief Model;195
7.4.5;5 Related Work of Information Security Culture in Health Informatics;196
7.4.6;6 Research Methodology;196
7.4.7;7 Model Development;197
7.4.8;8 Conclusion;198
7.4.9;References;199
7.5;Media Conversion of Paralinguistic and Nonlinguistic Speech Information into Animated Texts for Foreign Language Learning;201
7.5.1;1 Introduction;201
7.5.2;2 Conversion of Speech Attributes into Text Attributes;202
7.5.3;3 Outline of the Proposed System;203
7.5.4;4 Evaluation Experiment;204
7.5.4.1;4.1 Experimental Conditions;204
7.5.4.2;4.2 Animated Text Design;204
7.5.4.3;4.3 Evaluation Results and Discussion;205
7.5.5;5 Conclusion;207
7.5.6;References;207
7.6;Analysis of Pancreatic Tissue Injury Caused by Ultrasonically Activated Devices;208
7.6.1;1 Introduction;208
7.6.2;2 Materials and Methods;209
7.6.2.1;2.1 Ultrasonically Activated Device;209
7.6.2.2;2.2 Animal Experiment and Analysis;209
7.6.3;3 Results;210
7.6.4;4 Discussion;213
7.6.5;5 Conclusions;215
7.6.6;References;215
7.7;The Integration of the Kano Model and SERVQUAL into the House of Quality for Developing Occupational Safety and Health Trainin...;216
7.7.1;1 Introduction;216
7.7.2;2 Literature Review;217
7.7.2.1;2.1 Kano Model;217
7.7.2.2;2.2 SERVQUAL;218
7.7.2.3;2.3 Quality Function Deployment (QFD)/House of Quality (HOQ);218
7.7.2.4;2.4 Kirkpatrick´s Evaluation Model;219
7.7.2.5;2.5 Occupational Safety and Health;220
7.7.3;3 Research Outcome;220
7.7.4;4 Conclusions;223
7.7.5;5 Research Frameworks;224
7.7.6;References;225
7.8;An Urgent Need for Policy Change: Reform in Curriculum and Practice Through Values-Based Pedagogies and Cooperative Learning i...;227
7.8.1;1 Introduction;227
7.8.1.1;1.1 Integrated Curriculum: Still a Remote Possibility;228
7.8.2;2 Why Values-Based Education for Sustainability?;229
7.8.2.1;2.1 Few Pedagogies Used Globally;229
7.8.2.2;2.2 Values-Based Education for Enhancement in Personal and Community Experiences with Science, Technology and Social Issues;229
7.8.3;3 Pedagogical Implications for Sustainable Education in Multiethnic and Multicultural Asian Regions;230
7.8.3.1;3.1 Why Values-Based Education for the Environment for Asia?;230
7.8.3.2;3.2 A Need to Include Assessment for Values-Based Sustainable Education in the Curriculum;232
7.8.4;4 Conclusion;234
7.8.5;References;234
8;Part IV: Electronic and Computer Engineering;236
8.1;The Effects of Doping Bismuth on the Thermoelectric Properties of Zn4Sb3;237
8.1.1;1 Introduction;237
8.1.2;2 Experimental Procedures;238
8.1.3;3 Results and Discussion;239
8.1.4;4 Conclusions;241
8.1.5;References;241
8.2;Study of Transmission and Reflection Characteristics of Microstrip Line During Application of Noise Suppression Sheet by Adhes...;242
8.2.1;1 Introduction;242
8.2.2;2 Transmission and Reflection Characteristics of Microstrip Lines with Integrated Noise Suppression Sheet and Adhesive;243
8.2.2.1;2.1 Simulations;243
8.2.2.1.1;2.1.1 Simulation Model;243
8.2.2.1.2;2.1.2 Simulation Results;244
8.2.2.2;2.2 Experiment;246
8.2.2.2.1;2.2.1 Measurement System;246
8.2.2.2.2;2.2.2 Experimental Results;246
8.2.2.3;2.3 Discussions;247
8.2.3;3 Conclusion;249
8.2.4;References;249
8.3;An Improved VEPSO Algorithm for Multi-objective Optimisation Problems;251
8.3.1;1 Introduction;251
8.3.2;2 Multi-objective Optimisation;252
8.3.3;3 Particle Swarm Optimisation;253
8.3.3.1;3.1 Original Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm;253
8.3.3.2;3.2 Vector Evaluated Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm;254
8.3.3.3;3.3 The Improved VEPSO Algorithm;254
8.3.4;4 Experiments;256
8.3.4.1;4.1 Performance Measure;256
8.3.4.2;4.2 Test Problems;256
8.3.4.3;4.3 Evaluation of VEPSO Algorithms;256
8.3.5;5 Conclusions;259
8.3.6;References;260
8.4;Electrical and Photoluminescence Study of Undoped CuGaSe2 Single Crystal Thin Film;262
8.4.1;1 Introduction;262
8.4.2;2 Thin Film Preparation;263
8.4.3;3 Results and Discussion;264
8.4.4;4 Conclusion;265
8.4.5;References;267
8.5;Challenges in Adopting Cloud Computing for Automation Process Controller in Manufacturing;268
8.5.1;1 Introduction;268
8.5.2;2 Definition of Cloud Computing;269
8.5.3;3 Process Controller Application;270
8.5.4;4 Challenges to Adopt Process Controller into Cloud;271
8.5.4.1;4.1 Performance Issue;271
8.5.4.2;4.2 Security;272
8.5.4.3;4.3 Availability;273
8.5.4.4;4.4 Interoperability and Standardization;274
8.5.4.5;4.5 Power Consumption;275
8.5.5;5 Conclusion;276
8.5.6;6 Future Research Direction;276
8.5.7;References;278
8.6;Face Recognition Human-Machine Comparison Under Heavy Lighting;280
8.6.1;1 Introduction;280
8.6.2;2 Dataset;281
8.6.2.1;2.1 Representation;281
8.6.3;3 Eigenfaces (PCA/SVD);282
8.6.3.1;3.1 Computation Speed Enhancement;283
8.6.3.2;3.2 Application of the Algorithm to the Test Set;283
8.6.3.3;3.3 Examples of False Recognition;284
8.6.4;4 Fisherfaces;285
8.6.5;5 Speculation;286
8.6.6;References;286
8.7;Design of Passive Mark for Mobile Robot Navigation Purpose;288
8.7.1;1 Introduction;288
8.7.2;2 Hardware Design;289
8.7.3;3 Algorithm Design;289
8.7.4;4 Graphical User Interface for Mobile Robot;293
8.7.5;5 Results and Discussions;294
8.7.6;6 Conclusions;295
8.7.7;References;295
8.8;Changes of Coastline: A Study Case of Carey Island-Morib Coast, Selangor, Malaysia;297
8.8.1;1 Introduction;297
8.8.2;2 Methodology and Research Background;299
8.8.3;3 Research Result and Discussion;300
8.8.4;4 Conclusion;304
8.8.5;References;305
8.9;Assessing the Condition of Buried Pipe Using Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR);306
8.9.1;1 Introduction;306
8.9.2;2 Basic Principles of GPR;307
8.9.3;3 Research Methodology;308
8.9.4;4 Results and Discussion;310
8.9.5;5 Conclusion;313
8.9.6;References;313
8.10;Evaluation of Palm Decanter Cake as an Alternative Fish Feed;315
8.10.1;1 Introduction;315
8.10.2;2 Materials and Methods;316
8.10.2.1;2.1 Sample of Decanter Cake;316
8.10.2.2;2.2 Crude Fish Gut Enzyme Preparation;316
8.10.2.3;2.3 Proximate Analysis;316
8.10.2.4;2.4 Determination of In Vitro Protein Digestibility;317
8.10.3;3 Results and Discussion;317
8.10.3.1;3.1 Chemical Composition;317
8.10.3.2;3.2 In Vitro Protein Digestibility;318
8.10.4;4 Conclusions;319
8.10.5;References;319
8.11;Human Head Pose Estimation and Its Application in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control;321
8.11.1;1 Introduction;321
8.11.2;2 Design Considerations;322
8.11.3;3 CLM-Based Facial Feature Tracking;323
8.11.4;4 Actual Implementation;326
8.11.5;5 Experiment Results;327
8.11.6;6 Applications;328
8.11.7;7 Conclusion;330
8.11.8;References;330
8.12;Japan and US Smart Grid Effort? A Case Study;331
8.12.1;1 Introduction;331
8.12.2;2 Japan and US Smart Grid Movement;332
8.12.2.1;2.1 Japan Photovoltaic System;333
8.12.2.2;2.2 Comparison of Japanese and US Energy Sources;335
8.12.3;3 Conclusion;336
8.12.4;References;336
8.13;Threat to Individuals´ Privacy in the Era of Social Networking: A Case Study of Facebook;338
8.13.1;1 Introduction;338
8.13.2;2 Facebook´s Privacy Policy and Its Interactions with the Australian Privacy Law;339
8.13.2.1;2.1 Information We Receive and How It Is Used;339
8.13.2.2;2.2 Sharing and Finding You on Facebook;339
8.13.2.3;2.3 Sharing with Other Websites and Applications;340
8.13.2.4;2.4 How Advertising Works;340
8.13.2.5;2.5 Some Other Things You Need to Know;340
8.13.2.6;2.6 Conclusion;341
8.13.3;3 Facebook Features: Privacy Risks;341
8.13.3.1;3.1 Public Search;342
8.13.3.2;3.2 Timeline;342
8.13.4;4 Australian Privacy Laws and the Shortcomings in Social Networks´ Privacy Practices;342
8.13.4.1;4.1 Federal Law: Privacy Act 1988;342
8.13.4.2;4.2 National Privacy Principles;343
8.13.5;5 Conclusion;344
8.13.6;References;344
9;Part V: Green Technology;346
9.1;Modelling of the Output Power from a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Using the Artificial Neural Network;347
9.1.1;1 Introduction;347
9.1.2;2 Artificial Neural Network;348
9.1.2.1;2.1 Multilayer Feedforward Neural Network;348
9.1.2.2;2.2 Experimental Models;350
9.1.2.3;2.3 Training and Testing;350
9.1.3;3 Data Collection;351
9.1.4;4 Results and Discussions;352
9.1.5;5 Conclusion;353
9.1.6;References;353
9.2;Basic Research on the TiO2 Electrode and the Coloring Effect of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell;355
9.2.1;1 Introduction;355
9.2.2;2 Experimental Procedure;356
9.2.2.1;2.1 Examined Materials;356
9.2.2.2;2.2 Preparation Method;356
9.2.2.2.1;2.2.1 Preparation of Cathode Electrode (TiO2 Paste);356
9.2.2.2.2;2.2.2 Preparation of Anode Electrode (Carbon);357
9.2.2.2.3;2.2.3 Preparation of Dye-Sensitized Solution;357
9.2.2.2.3.1;Anthocyanins (Blueberry);357
9.2.2.2.4;2.2.4 DSSC Assembling;357
9.2.3;3 Results and Discussion;357
9.2.3.1;3.1 Thickness;357
9.2.3.2;3.2 Thickness and Effect of Dye;358
9.2.3.2.1;3.2.1 Suitable Condition For Dye (Blueberry) Absorption;359
9.2.4;4 Conclusion;359
9.2.5;References;359
9.3;An Experimental Study on Bioclimatic Design of Vertical Greenery Systems in the Tropical Climate;361
9.3.1;1 Introduction;361
9.3.2;2 Literature Review;362
9.3.2.1;2.1 Temperature Reduction by Vegetation;363
9.3.2.2;2.2 Humidity Increase by Evapotranspiration;363
9.3.3;3 Methodology;364
9.3.4;4 Findings and Discussion;365
9.3.4.1;4.1 Temperature;365
9.3.4.2;4.2 Relative Humidity;366
9.3.5;5 Conclusion;366
9.3.6;References;367
9.4;The Adoption of Green Manufacturing Practices in Furniture Firms;369
9.4.1;1 Introduction;369
9.4.2;2 Methodology;370
9.4.3;3 Results and Discussion;370
9.4.3.1;3.1 Reluctance in Pursuing Green Processes;370
9.4.3.2;3.2 The Willingness of Firms in Pursuing Green Management;371
9.4.3.3;3.3 Guidance for Firms to Adopt Green Manufacturing Practices;372
9.4.4;4 Conclusion;373
9.4.5;References;374
10;Part VI: Invited Papers;377
10.1;Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) of the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia;378
10.1.1;1 Introduction;378
10.1.2;2 Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI): Roles and Functional Structure;380
10.1.2.1;2.1 Centre for Bioactive Molecules and Drug Discovery (BMDD);381
10.1.2.2;2.2 Centre for Environmental and Population Health Research;382
10.1.2.3;2.3 Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Research;383
10.1.2.4;2.4 Centre for Health Professional Education Research;384
10.1.2.5;2.5 Commercialisation and Support Arm;384
10.1.3;3 Concluding Remarks;385
10.1.4;References;386
10.2;The Roles of the Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering (INEE), UniMAP in NCER: From Nanotechnology Perspectives;387
10.2.1;1 Introduction;387
10.2.2;2 Establishment History and Background;389
10.2.3;3 Laboratory Facilities;390
10.2.4;4 Postgraduate Programs and Research Focus Areas;391
10.2.5;5 Research Achievement and Collaboration with National and International Partners;392
10.2.6;6 Impact to NCER;393
10.2.6.1;6.1 Society;393
10.2.6.2;6.2 Research and Education;394
10.2.6.3;6.3 Economy;395
10.2.6.4;6.4 Future Plan;395
10.2.7;7 Conclusion;397
10.2.8;References;397
10.3;OER in Action: Case Study of Wawasan Open University;399
10.3.1;1 Introduction;399
10.3.2;2 Adoption of OER in Course Development;400
10.3.3;3 Issues Surrounding OER Adoption for Course Development;401
10.3.4;4 Conclusion;404
10.3.5;References;404
10.4;Lead Initiatives on Teaching and Learning in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions;405
10.4.1;1 Introduction;405
10.4.2;2 Research Cases;406
10.4.2.1;2.1 Study One;406
10.4.2.2;2.2 Study Two;406
10.4.3;3 Implications;407
10.4.4;4 Conclusion: Leading the Way Forward;407
10.4.5;References;408