LIST OF MALAYSIAN PUBLICATION (2009) IN ISI WEB OF SCIENCE – SOCIAL SCIENCE CITATION INDEX (SSCI) / ARTS & HUMANITIES CITATION INDEX (AHCI) Doc Type : Article, Review, Letter and Editorial Material Updated : 15 July 2010 (2009 – 290 records)
ISI Web of Knowledge Page 1 (Articles 1 -- 100) [1|2|3] Record 1 of 290 Author(s): Kumar, M (Kumar, Mukesh); Kee, FT (Kee, Fong Tat); Manshor, AT (Manshor, Amat Taap) Title: Determining the relative importance of critical factors in delivering service quality of banks An application of dominance analysis in SERVQUAL model Source: MANAGING SERVICE QUALITY, 19 (2): 211-228 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: SERVQUAL; Factor analysis; Malaysia; Customers; Service quality assurance KeyWords Plus: MULTIPLE-REGRESSION; PREDICTORS Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to determine the critical factors to accessing the level of service quality of banks by re-examining the SERVQUAL model, originally pioneered by Parasuraman. Further, the technique of dominance analysis is used to measure the relative importance of each critical factor in closing up overall service quality gap of banks. Design/methodology/approach - The sample consists of 308 bank customers from different parts of Malaysia. The data were collected by using a structured questionnaire, which consists of three parts. Part 1 deals with consumers' usage of banking channels and their banking behavior. Part 2 contains 26 statements related to service quality dimensions based on past literatures. Finally, Part 3 contains the questions related to the socio-demographic profiles of respondents. Findings - The modified SERVQUAL model consists of four critical factors (dimensions) as detected by factor analysis. They are: tangibility, reliability, competence and convenience. The results reveal that there are significant differences between the respondents' expectation and their perceptions. Among the four dimensions tested, tangibility has the smallest gap whereas convenience has the largest gap. The application of dominance analysis indicates that competence and convenience together can help to reduce the SERVQUAL gap as much as 76 per cent. The banking sector needs to become more competent by being more responsive and fulfilling the assurance of the customers and providing the banking facilities more conveniently. Originality/value - The paper shows that hardly any work has been conducted which applies the dominance analysis approach in SERVQUAL dimensions to determine the relative importance of the critical factors in closing the overall service quality gap. Measuring the relative importance of service quality dimensions consistently will provide insights to the banks as to what areas need to be emphasized in order to retain their customers and attract new ones. It provides the guidelines for the banks to develop proper strategies and react faster to the changes of customers' banking behavior. Addresses: [Kumar, Mukesh; Manshor, Amat Taap] MSU, Grad Management Ctr, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Kumar, M, MSU, Grad Management Ctr, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED Publisher Address: HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0960-4529 DOI: 10.1108/09604520910943198 29-char Source Abbrev.: MANAG SERV QUAL ISO Source Abbrev.: Manag. Serv. Qual. Source Item Page Count: 18 ISI Document Delivery No.: 614XP Record 2 of 290 Author(s): Othman, AEA (Othman, Abang Ekhsan Abang) Title: Strategic integration of human resource management practices Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia Source: CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 16 (2): 197-214 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Human resource management; Organizational structures; Line managers; Malaysia; Japan KeyWords Plus: BUSINESS Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the strategic integration of HRM practices with business/corporate strategy in the context of its applications and processes in two Japanese multinational companies in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach - The research used mixed-methodology via case studies and questionnaire surveys. Overall 29 questionnaires, 15 from Company A and 14 from Company B were returned and analyzed for a response rate of 58 per cent. In addition, 15 respondents were interviewed, including Executive Director, Head of HR and line managers. Findings - Analysis of questionnaire responses and interview findings shows strategic integration of FIRM practices has been adopted by both organizations, though their approaches vary slightly. Importantly, the involvement of FIR at board level, direct reporting of HR to the CEOs and the organization's supportive culture symbolize the integrative approach to HRM. Additionally, the findings indicate that although company strategies are in place, other factors such as business credibility of the HR manager and the level of commitment and support from CEOs and line management commitment are important determinants of strategic integration of HRM practices. Practical implications - The influence of Japanese management practices which has similar characteristics of high performance work system (HPWS) and resource-based view (RBV) approach that emphasizes participatory decision making and construe employees and HR function not as cost burdens but as sources of competitive advantage are important predictors of higher and effective strategic integration. Originality/value - The paper provides some insights into approaches to strategic integration of FIRM practices in two Japanese multinational companies in Malaysia. Addresses: Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Cognit Sci & Human Dev, Kata Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia Reprint Address: Othman, AEA, Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Cognit Sci & Human Dev, Kata Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ENGLAND ISSN: 1352-7606 DOI: 10.1108/13527600910953937 29-char Source Abbrev.: CROSS CULT MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Cross Cult. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 18 ISI Document Delivery No.: 613PF Record 3 of 290 Author(s): Koster, GL (Koster, G. L.) Title: A VOYAGE TO FREEDOM Imagining the Portuguese in Harun Aminurrashid's historical novel Panglima Awang Source: INDONESIA AND THE MALAY WORLD, 37 (109): 375-396 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Abstract: This article traces how Harun Aminurrashid's postcolonial novel Panglima Awang (Commander Awang, 1957) gives imaginative support to the struggle of the Malays for independence by rewriting and thus undercutting one of the greatest tales of exploration justifying European colonialism, that of the circumnavigation of the world by Ferdinand Magellan (Fernao de Magalhaes) between 1519 and 1521. Instead of Magellan, Harun's novel makes his trusted Malay slave Enrique its hero, giving him the Malay name Panglima Awang and describing him as of the calibre of a Hang Tuah. It rewrites the original tale on the pattern of a number of literary genres such as the Panji romance. The novel thus turns into an allegory of the Malay historical experience of colonialism in both its purely exploitative (Portuguese, Dutch) and its ethical manifestation (British), which warns the Malays against losing their identity by associating with humane colonialism. It also evokes the colonial boy's adventure tale. By parodying its quest through the heart of darkness it contradicts the colonialist enabling myths of the superiority and burden of the white man and the laziness of the natives. As a roman a clef the novel may be seen as a tribute to Harun's former British headmaster, T.O. Dussek, at Sultan Idris Teachers Training College. The article closes by considering to what extent the novel escapes the tendency, perceived by western critics of Malay literature, towards a stereotyped, ethnocentric, myth-based depiction of the ethnic Other. Addresses: [Koster, G. L.] Fundacao Ciencia & Tecnol, Lisbon, Portugal; [Koster, G. L.] Univ Indonesia, Fak Sastra, Bogor, Indonesia; [Koster, G. L.] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Humanities, George Town, Malaysia; [Koster, G. L.] Leiden Univ, NL-2300 RA Leiden, Netherlands Reprint Address: Koster, GL, Fundacao Ciencia & Tecnol, Lisbon, Portugal. E-mail Address:
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Record 4 of 290 Author(s): Tien, WYM (Tien, Wendy Yee Mei); David, MK (David, Maya Khemlani); Alagappar, P (Alagappar, Ponmalar) Title: Filial Responsibility among Malaysian Youth towards Elderly Parents Source: INDIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK, 70 (4): 647-663 OCT 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM; ATTITUDES; FAMILY; CARE; ADOLESCENCE; COMMUNITY; GENDER Abstract: In recent years, it has been observed that youth are relinquishing their duty of looking after their elderly parents Understanding the attitudes of youth towards their elderly parents would bring to light their perception of responsibility towards the elderly The purpose of this study is to understand the responsibility of Malaysian youth towards supporting their elderly parents and to determine the social variables which influence their sense of responsibility Addresses: [Tien, Wendy Yee Mei; Alagappar, Ponmalar] Univ Malaya, Sect Cocurricular Activ, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [David, Maya Khemlani] Univ Malaya, Fac Languages & Linguist, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Tien, WYM, Univ Malaya, Sect Cocurricular Activ, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 47 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: TATA INST SOCIAL SCIENCE P O BOX 8313 Publisher Address: DEPT PUBLICATIONS SION-TROMBAY ROAD, DEONAR, MUMBAI 400 088, INDIA ISSN: 0019-5634 29-char Source Abbrev.: INDIAN J SOC WORK ISO Source Abbrev.: Indian J. Soc. Work Source Item Page Count: 17 Subject Category: Social Work ISI Document Delivery No.: 599QX Record 5 of 290 Author(s): Ismail, MT (Ismail, Mohd Tahir); Bin Isa, Z (Bin Isa, Zaidi) Title: MODELING THE INTERACTIONS OF STOCK PRICE AND EXCHANGE RATE IN MALAYSIA Source: SINGAPORE ECONOMIC REVIEW, 54 (4): 605-619 DEC 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Stock price; exchange rates; Markov switching vector autoregression model KeyWords Plus: TIME-SERIES; UNIT-ROOT; NONLINEARITY; HYPOTHESIS; REGRESSION; REGIME; TESTS Abstract: After the East Asian crisis in 1997, the issue of whether stock prices and exchange rates are related or not have received much attention. This is due to realization that during the crisis the countries affected saw turmoil in both their currencies and stock markets. This paper studies the non-linear interactions between stock price and exchange rate in Malaysia using a two regimes multivariate Markov switching vector autoregression (MS-VAR) model with regime shifts in both the mean and the variance. In the study, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) and the exchange rates of Malaysia ringgit against four other countries namely the Singapore dollar, the Japanese yen, the British pound sterling and the Australian dollar between 1990 and 2005 are used. The empirical results show that all the series are not cointegrated but the MS-VAR model with two regimes manage to detect common regime shifts behavior
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in all the series. The estimated MS-VAR model reveals that as the stock price index falls the exchange rates depreciate and when the stock price index gains the exchange rates appreciate. In addition, the MS-VAR model fitted the data better than the linear vector autoregressive model (VAR). Addresses: [Ismail, Mohd Tahir] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Math Sci, Minden 18000, Penang, Malaysia; [Bin Isa, Zaidi] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sch Math Sci, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ismail, MT, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Math Sci, Minden 18000, Penang, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 44 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD Publisher Address: 5 TOH TUCK LINK, SINGAPORE 596224, SINGAPORE ISSN: 0217-5908 DOI: 10.1142/S0217590809003471 29-char Source Abbrev.: SINGAP ECON REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Singap. Econ. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 15 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 596MF Record 6 of 290 Author(s): Chee, KY (Chee, K. Y.) Title: Qualities of a good psychiatrist should go beyond just clinical skills Source: ASIA-PACIFIC PSYCHIATRY, 1 (2): 106-106 OCT 2009 Language: English Document Type: Letter Addresses: Kuala Lumpur Hosp, Dept Psychiat & Mental Hlth, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chee, KY, Kuala Lumpur Hosp, Dept Psychiat & Mental Hlth, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 1 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 1758-5864 DOI: 10.1111/j.1758-5872.2009.00029.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA-PAC PSYCHIATRY ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia-Pac. Psychiatry Source Item Page Count: 1 Subject Category: Psychiatry ISI Document Delivery No.: 585ES Record 7 of 290 Author(s): Yong, HH (Yong, Hua-Hie); Hamann, SL (Hamann, Stephen L.); Borland, R (Borland, Ron); Fong, GT (Fong, Geoffrey T.); Omar, M (Omar, Maizurah) Group Author(s): ITC-SEA Project Team Title: Adult smokers' perception of the role of religion and religious leadership on smoking and association with quitting: A comparison between Thai Buddhists and Malaysian Muslims
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Source: SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE, 69 (7): 1025-1031 OCT 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Malaysia; Thailand; Religion; Religious leaders; Muslims; Buddhists; Smoking; Quitting KeyWords Plus: 4 COUNTRY SURVEY Abstract: In recent years, attempts have been made to incorporate religion into tobacco control efforts, especially in countries like Malaysia and Thailand where religion is central to the lives of people. This paper is a prospective examination of the perceived relevance and role of religion and religious authorities in influencing smoking behaviour among Muslims in Malaysia and Buddhists in Thailand. Data were collected from 1482 Muslim Malaysian and 1971 Buddhist Thai adult smokers who completed wave 1 (early 2005) of the International Tobacco Control Southeast Asia Survey (ITC-SEA). Respondents were asked about the role of religion and religious leadership on smoking at Wave 1 and among those recontacted, quitting activity at Wave 2. Results revealed that over 90% of both religious groups reported that their religion guides their day-to-day behaviour at least sometimes, but Malaysian Muslims were more likely to report that this was always the case. The majority (79% Muslims and 88% Buddhists) of both groups believed that their religion discourages smoking. About 61% of the Muslims and 58% of the Buddhists reported that their religious leaders had encouraged them to quit before and a minority (30% and 26%, respectively) said they would be an influential source to motivate them to quit. Logistic regression models suggest that these religious factors had a clear independent association with making quitting attempts in both countries and this translated to success for Malaysian Muslims but not for the Thai Buddhists. Taken together, results from this study indicate that religion and religious authorities are both relevant and important drivers of quitting, but whether this is always enough to guarantee success is less clear. Religion can be a culturally relevant vehicle to complement other tobacco control efforts. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Yong, Hua-Hie] VicHlth Ctr Tobacco Control, Canc Council Victoria, Carlton, Vic 3053, Australia; [Hamann, Stephen L.] Thai Hlth Promot Fdn, Bangkok, Thailand; [Fong, Geoffrey T.] Univ Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; [Omar, Maizurah] Univ Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia Reprint Address: Yong, HH, VicHlth Ctr Tobacco Control, Canc Council Victoria, 100 Drummond St, Carlton, Vic 3053, Australia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 18 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0277-9536 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.07.042 29-char Source Abbrev.: SOC SCI MED ISO Source Abbrev.: Soc. Sci. Med. Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Social Sciences, Biomedical ISI Document Delivery No.: 574UL Record 8 of 290 Author(s): Chong, MC (Chong, Mei Chan) Title: Is Reflective Practice a Useful Task for Student Nurses? Source: ASIAN NURSING RESEARCH, 3 (3): 111-120 SEP 2009
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Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: nursing students KeyWords Plus: PROFESSIONAL-DEVELOPMENT Abstract: Background Reflective practices have been advocated as a method to bridge the gap between nursing theory and practice, and as a tool to develop knowledge embedded in practice. Aim The aim of this study was to examine the perceptions of student nurses towards reflective practice in their clinical practice. Methods A cross sectional descriptive survey was carried out to examine the perception of a cohort of 108 final year, pre-registration Diploma of Nursing students towards reflective practice. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the quantitative data. The questionnaire consisted of two parts; part A: perception of students towards reflective practice; and part 13: issues reflected by students. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. All (n = 98) students completed the questionnaire. Results The mean score of perception to reflective practice was 4.07. Students found reflective practice useful to them with a mean score of 3.82, despite the perceived barrier to good reflective practice with a mean of 3.60. The perception on the appropriateness of reflective practice as a tool to assess was 3.47. The validity of reflective practice as an assessment tool for practical examinations was not conclusive, as the mean score was only 3.47. Conclusion The results indicated that even though some students were skeptical with reflective practice, they found it useful. The College of Nursing should review the content of reflective practice and prepare nurse educators for their role in teaching this Subject more effectively. [Asian Nursing Research 2009; 3(3):111-120] Addresses: [Chong, Mei Chan] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Allied Hlth Sci, Nursing Sci Unit, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chong, MC, Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Nursing Sci, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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University of Malaya Many thanks to my Employer, the University of Malaya, for research grant approval to undertake this project. Cited Reference Count: 33 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Publisher Address: 360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA ISSN: 1976-1317 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIAN NURS RES ISO Source Abbrev.: Asian Nurs. Res. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Nursing ISI Document Delivery No.: 573LM Record 9 of 290 Author(s): Din, MO (Din, Meriam Omar); Noor, NM (Noor, Noraini M.) Title: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Malay Women Source: WOMEN & HEALTH, 49 (8): 573-591 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article
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Author Keywords: prevalence; risk factors; depressive symptoms; Malay women KeyWords Plus: GLOBAL MENTAL-HEALTH; MAJOR DEPRESSION; CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY; EPIDEMIOLOGY; DISORDERS; COMMUNITY; PREDICTORS; PAKISTAN; SAMPLE; SEX Abstract: Background: Due to a dearth of research on depressive symptoms in Malaysia, particularly in Malay women, a community study was conducted to examine the prevalence and factors associated with current depressive symptoms in rural and urban Malay women with low socioeconomic status. Method: Four hundred eighty-seven women (N rural D 242, N urban D 245) were interviewed. Information on socio-demographic variables, potential risk factors (family history of mental health problems, lifetime major depressive symptoms, and current life stressors), and current depressive symptoms (measured by the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D) was collected. Results: The prevalence of current depressive symptoms (CES-D scores >= 16) reported was 34.5%, while the prevalence of lifetime major depressive symptoms was 27.5%. A significantly higher rate of current depressive symptoms was observed in urban women compared to rural women, chi(2) (1, N = D = 487) D 3.99, p= 38 degrees C) were also analysed. Method: This is a comparative diagnostic test study. A total of 400 sets of blinded simultaneous temperature readings were measured from 21 haemato-oncology in-patients with neutropenia following chemotherapy. Three-hundred sets were then randomly sampled. Agreements were analysed using random two-way intraclass correlation (ICC). Sensitivity and specificity were analysed using contingency 2 x 2 table. Findings: Both right and left TM thermometry have good correlation with rectal thermometry; 0.810 (95% CI, 0.748-0.855) and 0.770 (95% CI, 0.713-0.815) respectively. Axilla thermometry has weak agreement (ICC 0.486 (95% CI, 0.118-0.689)) with rectal thermometry. The sensitivity (sn) and specificity (sp) in detecting rectal fever (>= 38 degrees C) were: right TM (sn) 0.712 (95% CI, 0.586-0.814), (sp) 0.957 (95% CI, 0.920-0.978); oral (sn) 0.561 (95% CI, 0.433-0.681), (sp) 0.983 (95% CI, 0.954-0.995); and axilla (sn) 0.348 (95% CI, 0.238-0.477), (sp) 0.996 (95% CI, 0.973-0.999). Interpretation: Single tympanic membrane thermometry is in good agreement with rectal thermometry. It is more sensitive than oral or axillary thermometry in detecting rectal fever. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Dzarr, Abu Abdullah; Baba, Abdul Aziz] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Med Sci, Dept Med, Haematol Unit, Kota Baharu 16150, Kelantam, Malaysia Reprint Address: Dzarr, AA, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Med Sci, Dept Med, Haematol Unit, Hlth Campus,Jalan Sultanah Zainab II, Kota Baharu 16150, Kelantam, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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USM short-term grant USM/304/PPSP/6131466. The authors have no affiliation with Braun GmBH and the study was funded by USM short-term grant. USM/304/PPSP/6131466. Cited Reference Count: 21 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 1462-3889
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2009.03.006 29-char Source Abbrev.: EUR J ONCOL NURS ISO Source Abbrev.: Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. Source Item Page Count: 5 Subject Category: Nursing ISI Document Delivery No.: 498FN Record 106 of 290 Author(s): Yut-Lin, W (Yut-Lin, Wong) Title: Gender Competencies in the Medical Curriculum: Addressing Gender Bias in Medicine Source: ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (4): 359-376 OCT 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review Author Keywords: gender competencies; medical curriculum; gender bias in medicine KeyWords Plus: WOMENS HEALTH-EDUCATION; STUDENTS; OBJECTIVES; ATTITUDES; SCHOOL Abstract: Gender inequalities in health and gender bias in medicine are interrelated challenges facing health care providers and educators. Women and girls are disadvantaged in accessing health care because of their low social status and unequal treatment in medical care. Gender bias has long been inherent in clinical practice, medical research, and education. This can be traced to the medical curriculum that shapes the perceptions, attitudes, and behavior of the future doctor. The author advocates medical curricula change to address gender inequalities in health and gender bias in medicine. She analyses the reasons for integration of gender competencies in the medical curriculum, discusses what gender competencies are, and reviews ways to in-build gender competencies and their assessment. Efforts to change and gender sensitize medical curricula in developed and developing countries are also reviewed. The review hopes to contribute to strategic medical curriculum reform, which would lead to gender-sensitive health services and equity in health. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Med Educ & Hlth Res Dev Unit, Fac Med, Dept Hlth Res Dev, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Yut-Lin, W, Univ Malaya, Med Educ & Hlth Res Dev Unit, Fac Med, Dept Hlth Res Dev, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 35 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Publisher Address: 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA ISSN: 1010-5395 DOI: 10.1177/1010539509337730 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA-PAC J PUBLIC HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia-Pac. J. Public Health Source Item Page Count: 18 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ISI Document Delivery No.: 498UV Record 107 of 290 Author(s): Chin, CY (Chin, Chia Yook); Pengal, S (Pengal, Srinivas) Title: Cardiovascular Disease Risk in a Semirural Community in Malaysia Source: ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (4): 410-420 OCT 2009
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Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: epidemiology; prevalence; cardiovascular disease; prediction; risk; rural community; developing country KeyWords Plus: CORONARY-HEART-DISEASE; NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY; MONICA PROJECT POPULATIONS; DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES; NATIONAL-HEALTH; ADULT-POPULATION; DEVELOPING-WORLD; 10-YEAR RISK; EVENT RATES; HYPERTENSION Abstract: Background and aim. It has been argued that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not very prevalent in developing countries, particularly in a rural community. This study examined the prevalence of CVD risk of a semirural community in Malaysia through an epidemiological survey. Methods. Subjects were invited to a free health screening service carried out over a period of 6 weeks. Then, a follow-up study of the initial nonresponders was done in the villages that showed a poorer response. The survey was conducted using a standardized questionnaire. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure >= 140/90 mm Hg. The Framingham Coronary Disease Risk Prediction Score (FRS) was used as a measure of CVD risk. Results. A total of 1417 subjects participated in this survey. The response rate was 56%. A follow-up survey of the nonresponders did not show any differences from the initial responders in any systematic way. The prevalence of CVD risk factors was high in both men and women. The mean (+/-SD) FRS was 9.4 (+/-2.5) and 11.3 (+/-4.1) for men and women, respectively. The mean predicted coronary heart disease (CHD) risk was high at 20% to 25% for men and medium at 11% to 13% for women. Overall, 55.8% of the men had >20% risk of having a CHD event in the next 10 years whereas women's risk was lower, with 15.1% having a risk of >= 20%. Conclusion. The prevalence of CVD risk even in a semirural community of a developing country is high. Every effort should be made to lower these risk factors. Addresses: [Chin, Chia Yook] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Primary Care Med, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Pengal, Srinivas] Gleneagles Hosp, Dept Med, George Town, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chin, CY, Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Primary Care Med, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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IPRA Ministry of Science, Malaysia This research was supported by a research grant from IPRA, Ministry of Science, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 53 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Publisher Address: 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA ISSN: 1010-5395 DOI: 10.1177/1010539509343973 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA-PAC J PUBLIC HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia-Pac. J. Public Health Source Item Page Count: 11 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ISI Document Delivery No.: 498UV Record 108 of 290 Author(s): Krishnaswamy, S (Krishnaswamy, Saroja); Subramaniam, K (Subramaniam, Kavitha); Low, WY (Low, Wah Yun); Aziz, JA (Aziz, Jemain Abdul); Indran, T (Indran, Tishya); Ramachandran, P (Ramachandran, Padma); Hamid, ARA (Hamid, Abdul Rahman Abdul); Patel, V (Patel, Vikram)
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Title: Factors Contributing to Utilization of Health Care Services in Malaysia: A Population-Based Study Source: ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (4): 442-450 OCT 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Utilisation; health care services; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: PSYCHIATRIC-DISORDER; VALIDITY; BEHAVIOR; CULTURE Abstract: Objective. This paper examines the factors contributing to the under utilisation of health care services in the Malaysian population. Methodology. Using data derived from Malaysian Mental Health Survey (MMHS) information on utilisation of four basic health services in the previous three months, namely contact with health care professionals, ward admissions, having diagnostic or laboratory tests done and being on any medications were obtained. Results. A total of 2202 out of 3666 or 60% of the MMHS participants were included in this study. Thirty percent of the subjects (n = 664) had contacts with health care professionals. Those with health complications, disabilities and those aged 50 years and above utilised health services more significantly as compared to those who lacked health facilities near their homes, had little family support during illnesses and were from the Chinese ethnic group. Conclusion. Factors leading to the under utilisation of health care services need to be further studied and needs in certain groups in the population should be addressed. Healthcare providers must be prepared to fulfil these needs. Addresses: [Subramaniam, Kavitha] Penang Med Coll, Dept Publ Hlth Med, George Town 10450, Malaysia; [Krishnaswamy, Saroja] Penang Med Coll, Dept Psychiat, George Town 10450, Malaysia; [Low, Wah Yun] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Hlth Res Dev Unit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Aziz, Jemain Abdul] Natl Univ Malaysia, Dept Stat, Fac Sci & Technol, Bangi, Malaysia; [Indran, Tishya] Royal Adelaide Hosp, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; [Ramachandran, Padma] Middlesex Univ, Dept Psychol, London N17 8HR, England; [Hamid, Abdul Rahman Abdul] Natl Univ Malaysia, Fac Med, Dept Psychiat, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Patel, Vikram] London Sch Hyg & Trop Med, Nutr & Publ Hlth Intervent Res Unit, London WC1, England Reprint Address: Subramaniam, K, Penang Med Coll, Dept Publ Hlth Med, 4 Jalan Sepoy Lines, George Town 10450, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia IRPA 06-02-02-0034/PR0031/05-01 This study is funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia through Intensification of Research in Prioritized Area (IRPA) grant (IRPA 06-02-02-0034/PR0031/05-01). Various Department of Statistics in Malaysia are gratefully acknowledged as well as the services at the National University of Malaysia Hospital (HUKM), Kuala Lumpur, Penang General Hospital, Sibu and Kuching Genaral Hospitals, Sarawak, East Malaysia, and the University Science Malaysia Hospital (HUSM), Kelantan. Thanks are also due to the various field supervisors for each state-Associate Professor Dr Kwa Siew Kim (Negeri Sembilan), Dr Lee Lai Kah (Federal Territory), Dr Rohayah Husain (Kelantan), Dr Zainab Majeed (Negeri Sembilan), and Dr Ismail Derahman (Sarawak, East Malaysia). To all the enumerators and respondents, their effort and participation, respectively, in the survey is gratefully acknowledged. Cited Reference Count: 21 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Publisher Address: 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA ISSN: 1010-5395 DOI: 10.1177/1010539509345862 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA-PAC J PUBLIC HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia-Pac. J. Public Health
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Source Item Page Count: 9 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ISI Document Delivery No.: 498UV Record 109 of 290 Author(s): Su, TT (Su, Tin Tin); Sax, S (Sax, Sylvia) Title: Key Quality Aspect: A Fundamental Step for Quality Improvement in a Resource-Poor Setting Source: ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (4): 477-486 OCT 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: quality of care; user's perception of quality; key quality aspects; quality improvement; willingness to pay; Nepal; developing countries KeyWords Plus: PRIMARY-HEALTH-CARE; PATIENT SATISFACTION; DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES; USER CHARGES; SERVICES; NEPAL; TANZANIA; DISTRICT; PEOPLE; ACCESS Abstract: The objective of the study is to identify user's perception of key quality aspects of the hospital and its influence on willingness to pay. The study was conducted in 2001 in Dhading District Hospital, Nepal. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study design using quantitative and qualitative methods: questionnaire exit interview and focus group discussions with inpatients and outpatients, focus group discussion with service providers, and key informant interviews. The research identified attitude, technical and interpersonal skills of health personnel, availability of drugs and services as important quality aspects to be improved. Users were motivated to use this hospital and were ready to pay if they received proper treatment from skilled and communicative staff. This study highlights the importance of identifying the quality factors important to service users as a first step in improving quality. For the users within this study, this meant improving attitude, interpersonal skills, and technical skills of service personnel. Addresses: [Su, Tin Tin] Univ Malaya, Dept Social & Prevent Med, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Su, Tin Tin] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, CePH, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Sax, Sylvia] Univ Heidelberg, Dept Trop Hyg & Publ Hlth, Heidelberg, Germany Reprint Address: Su, TT, Univ Malaya, Dept Social & Prevent Med, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Record 110 of 290 Author(s): Sit, WY (Sit, Wen-Yi); Ooi, KB (Ooi, Keng-Boon); Lin, BS (Lin, Binshan); Chong, AYL (Chong, Alain Yee-Loong) Title: TQM and customer satisfaction in Malaysia's service sector Source: INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS, 109 (7): 957-975 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Total quality management; Managers; Customer satisfaction; Services; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT; FINANCIAL SERVICES; PERFORMANCE; ORGANIZATIONS; SYSTEMS; MODEL Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between total quality management (TQM) practices and customer satisfaction (CS) as perceived by managers' perspectives in Malaysia's service sector. Design/methodology/approach - The data are collected from 140 managers of Malaysia's service firms. The structural analysis is conducted to test the hypotheses in this paper. Findings - Results reveal that leadership, customer focus, information and analysis, and human resource focus are found to have significant and positive association with CS as perceived by Malaysian service sector's managers. Research limitations/implications - There are a few limitations for this paper. First, the time sequence of the relationships between the variables could not be determined since cross-sectional data are used. Second, this paper is confined only to service industry. Lastly, the paper is only focused on managers instead of study employees at different hierarchical levels. Practical implications - This paper serves as a valuable guideline for top management to review their TQM programs and conduct assessments on a regular basis in order to facilitate CS within their organizations. Originality/value - This paper shows the importance of TQM in contributing to CS within the service context which is not studied in many past researches. This paper only looks at TQM practices from the Malaysian service industries. As Malaysia is a developing country which is moving towards the service sector, this paper will help many organizations that are in other fast growing developing nations which are moving towards the service industry. Addresses: [Lin, Binshan] Louisiana State Univ, Coll Business Adm, Shreveport, LA 71105 USA; [Ooi, Keng-Boon] Univ Tunku Abdul Rahman, Fac Business & Finance, Kampar, Malaysia; [Sit, Wen-Yi] Multimedia Univ, Fac Management, Cyberjaya, Malaysia; [Chong, Alain Yee-Loong] INTI Univ Coll, Fac Comp & IT, Putra Nilai, Malaysia Reprint Address: Lin, BS, Louisiana State Univ, Coll Business Adm, Shreveport, LA 71105 USA. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 70 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED Publisher Address: HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0263-5577 DOI: 10.1108/02635570910982300 29-char Source Abbrev.: INDUSTRIAL MANAGE DATA SYST ISO Source Abbrev.: Ind. Manage. Data Syst. Source Item Page Count: 19 Subject Category: Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications; Engineering, Industrial ISI Document Delivery No.: 495PI
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Record 111 of 290 Author(s): Ponnusamy, V (Ponnusamy, Vasaki) Title: A survey on wired and mobile multicast group membership management protocol Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, 7 (6): 667-682 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: mobile communications; group membership management; multicast; multicast listener discovery; MLD; internet group management protocol; IGMP; mobile multicast group membership protocol; mobile IP Abstract: Multicast is becoming a critical approach in mobile environments, as it ensures the dissemination of services to multiple users simultaneously. In order to deploy mobile multicasts, mobile routing protocol and membership management protocol become essential. As for mobile routing, various mobile ad hoc routing protocols have been proposed and analysed. This paper aims to present a survey on wired and mobile group membership protocols that have been designed by analysing their operation, advantages and disadvantages. This gives an overview of each proposed protocol and an idea of how these features could be adapted into mobile group management protocol. Addresses: Sunway Coll, Sch Informat Technol, Ipoh 31150, Perak, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ponnusamy, V, Sunway Coll, Sch Informat Technol, Ipoh 31150, Perak, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 13 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD Publisher Address: WORLD TRADE CENTER BLDG, 29 ROUTE DE PRE-BOIS, CASE POSTALE 896, CH-1215 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND ISSN: 1470-949X 29-char Source Abbrev.: INT J MOB COMMUN ISO Source Abbrev.: Int. J. Mob. Commun. Source Item Page Count: 16 Subject Category: Communication ISI Document Delivery No.: 496WM Record 112 of 290 Author(s): Mellor, D (Mellor, David); Yeow, J (Yeow, James); Hapidzal, NFM (Hapidzal, Noor Fizlee Mohd); Yamamoto, T (Yamamoto, Takashi); Yokoyama, A (Yokoyama, Akimitsu); Nobuzane, Y (Nobuzane, Yosuke) Title: Childhood Cruelty to Animals: A Tri-national Study Source: CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 40 (4): 527-541 DEC 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Childhood; Cruelty to animals; Australia; Japan; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: VIOLENCE; ABUSE; QUESTIONNAIRE; PUNISHMENT; FAMILIES Abstract: Childhood cruelty to animals is a symptom of conduct disorder that has been linked to the perpetration of violence in later life. Research has identified several factors associated with its etiology, including social factors. However, no cross-cultural studies on this phenomenon have been reported. This study investigated childhood cruelty to animals in Japan, Australia and Malaysia. Parents of 1,358 children between the ages of 5 and 13 years completed the Children's Attitudes and Behaviours towards Animals questionnaire (CABTA) which assesses Typical and Malicious Cruelty to animals. Analyses revealed no overall differences between children from these countries on either scale. However, younger
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boys were more likely to be cruel than younger girls in each country, and younger children in Australia and Japan were more likely to be cruel that older children in those countries. The findings are discussed in relation to previous research, and recommendations for future studies are suggested. Addresses: [Mellor, David] Deakin Univ, Melbourne, Vic, Australia; [Yeow, James; Hapidzal, Noor Fizlee Mohd] UCSI Univ, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Yamamoto, Takashi; Yokoyama, Akimitsu] Teikyo Univ Sci & Technol, Yamanashi, Japan; [Nobuzane, Yosuke] CAC Med Technol Special Sch, Hiroshima, Japan Reprint Address: Mellor, D, Deakin Univ, Melbourne, Vic, Australia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 38 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SPRINGER Publisher Address: 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA ISSN: 0009-398X DOI: 10.1007/s10578-009-0142-0 29-char Source Abbrev.: CHILD PSYCHIAT HUM DEVELOP ISO Source Abbrev.: Child Psychiat. Hum. Dev. Source Item Page Count: 15 Subject Category: Psychology, Developmental; Pediatrics; Psychiatry ISI Document Delivery No.: 495ID Record 113 of 290 Author(s): Idris, A (Idris, Aida) Title: Management styles and innovation in women-owned enterprises Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (9): 416-425 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Women entrepreneurs; management style; innovation; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: GENDER Abstract: Studies suggest that management style affects organizational innovation. However, not much is known about innovation in women-owned enterprises, especially in a developing society such as Malaysia. The current study, therefore aims to examine how Malaysian women entrepreneurs perceive and manage innovation. Due to the exploratory nature of the analysis, a qualitative approach is adopted. 10 women entrepreneurs are interviewed regarding their perception and implementation of innovation, as well as the problems they face and their solutions to those problems, based on the responses, 4 distinct management styles are identified. The study has several theoretical and practical implications. In particular they provide direction on women's development issues to policy-makers and managers, as well as researchers in the areas of culture, gender and innovation. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Dept Business Policy & Strategy, Fac Business & Accountancy, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Idris, A, Univ Malaya, Dept Business Policy & Strategy, Fac Business & Accountancy, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 59 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233
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29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 495KF Record 114 of 290 Author(s): Alam, GM (Alam, Gazi Mahabubul); Khalifa, MTB (Khalifa, Md. Taher Billal) Title: The impact of introducing a business marketing approach to education: A study on private HE in Bangladesh Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (9): 463-474 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Brand marketing; competent human resources; customer; marketing of education; privatization of education; producer; promotion policy Abstract: The research for this paper, the first of its nature in Bangladesh, has been carried out through desk study, document review, interview, questionnaire and observation. Earlier findings had revealed that the community perceived education to be a social and public product. Significant changes to the perception of students and providers have been made recently. More recently, students and education providers have come to understand education as a commodity. However, although most academics fight against this change of attitude, they have failed to retain the traditional philosophy of education due to the privatization of education. Moreover, there are insufficient policies in place to regulate the marketing activities of private education institutions. Addresses: [Alam, Gazi Mahabubul] Univ Malaya, Fac Educ, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Khalifa, Md. Taher Billal] Univ Malaya, Fac Business & Accountancy, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Alam, GM, Univ Malaya, Fac Educ, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 19 Times Cited: 7 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 495KF Record 115 of 290 Author(s): Das, S (Das, S.); Rao, V (Rao, V.); Chaudhuri, JD (Chaudhuri, J. D.) Title: Preconception counseling in the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome: A unique window of opportunity Source: CLINICA TERAPEUTICA, 160 (4): 315-322 JUL-AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review Author Keywords: consequences; effects; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; preconception counseling; risk
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KeyWords Plus: UNINTENDED PREGNANCY; SPECTRUM DISORDERS; BINGE-DRINKING; NATIONAL-SURVEY; UNITED-STATES; BRIEF INTERVENTION; HEALTH-PROMOTION; PRENATAL CLINICS; WOMEN; CARE Abstract: The role of alcohol in the causation of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) has been firmly established. In most cases events leading to its occurrence have been set into motion prior to conception. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy, the sole causative agent of FAS, can therefore be prevented even prior to conception by implementation of preconception counseling (PCC). The present review examines the important issues involved in the implementation of PCC for the prevention of FAS which can be of immense help to the affected population. Clin Ter 2009; 160(4):315-322 Addresses: [Chaudhuri, J. D.] Univ Toronto, Sunnybrook Hlth Sci Ctr, Odette Canc Ctr, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada; [Das, S.] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Dept Anat, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia; [Rao, V.] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Dept Anat, Sarawak, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chaudhuri, JD, Univ Toronto, Sunnybrook Hlth Sci Ctr, Odette Canc Ctr, Room TG 201,2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 85 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SOC EDITRICE UNIV Publisher Address: VIA G B MORGAGNI 1, ROME, 10061, ITALY ISSN: 0009-9074 29-char Source Abbrev.: CLIN TER ISO Source Abbrev.: Clin. Ter. Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Pharmacology & Pharmacy ISI Document Delivery No.: 494HA Record 116 of 290 Author(s): Sufian, F (Sufian, F.); Habibullah, MS (Habibullah, M. Shah) Title: Do mergers and acquisitions leads to a higher technical and scale efficiency? A counter evidence from Malaysia Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (8): 340-349 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Mergers and acquisitions; data envelopment analysis; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: EUROPEAN FINANCIAL INDUSTRY; M-AND-AS; BANK MERGERS; PERFORMANCE; INSIDERS; WEALTH Abstract: The present paper examines the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the technical efficiency of the Malaysian banking sector. The analysis consists of two stages. Firstly, by using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach, we calculate the technical, pure technical, and scale efficiency of individual banks during the period 1997-2003. Secondly, we examine changes in the efficiency of the Malaysian banking sector during the pre and post merger periods by using a series of parametric and non-parametric univariate tests. Although the merger programme was unpopular, perceived by the market as impractical, and controversial, the empirical findings from this study suggest that the merger programme among the Malaysian domestic commercial banks was driven by economic reasons. Addresses: [Sufian, F.] Khazanah Nas Berhad, Khazanah Res & Investment Strategy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Sufian, F.; Habibullah, M. Shah] Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Econ, Fac Econ & Management, Serdang, Malaysia Reprint Address: Sufian, F, Khazanah Nas Berhad, Khazanah Res & Investment Strategy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 31 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 495KE Record 117 of 290 Author(s): Lee, RLM (Lee, Raymond L. M.) Title: The re-enchantment of time Death and alternative temporality Source: TIME & SOCIETY, 18 (2-3): 387-408 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: death; near-death experience; New Age; rationalization; re-enchantment; spirituality; transcendental future KeyWords Plus: AGE Abstract: Rationalization of time is generally taken as part of the human effort to break free from the vicissitudes of nature and to actualize greater stability in social life through structured routines predicated on temporal measurements. As a result, abstract notions of time allow the conceptualization of the future to be framed as calculable alternative possibilities related to decisions and actions made in the here and now. However, the problem of reflexivity in modernity as well as the question of fragmentation in postmodernism introduced deep scepticism to the idea of calculable and predictable futures. Variable risks and yawning uncertainties accompany the endeavour to see and plan the future. Rationalization has ironically increased the inexactitude of the means to perceive the future. Here, a parallel can be drawn with the fear of death as the delimitation of the life space where the means to perceive the future are not conceived as applicable beyond the point of death. In the modern world of hardnosed empiricism and hard-driving technology, death is reckoned as the final frontier in which the future is simply unknowable, and so it comes to present a source of consternation for any individual inquiring into the possibility of existence beyond the life space. Yet re-enchantment of this life space is providing new means for perceiving alternative time and reviving ideas about the afterlife. In a sense, the uncertainty of what the future holds for individuals living in late modernity is compensated by alternative beliefs in transcendental futures. Addresses: [Lee, Raymond L. M.] Univ Malaya, Dept Anthropl & Sociol, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia E-mail Address:
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Source Item Page Count: 22 Subject Category: Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary ISI Document Delivery No.: 490RT Record 118 of 290 Author(s): Samian, AL (Samian, A. L.) Title: Newton's Perspective on Mathematical Problems Source: CULTURA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY OF CULTURE AND AXIOLOGY, 6 (1): 34-45 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Problems; Mathematics; God; Nature; Methodology; Religion Abstract: Isaac Newton's (1642-1727) contribution to the quantitative aspects of mathematics are well known compared to his views on it's qualitative aspect. In this paper, the author attempts to examine Newton's position with regard to the orientation of mathematical problems based on some of his own writings on the subject. Addresses: Natl Univ Malaysia, Ctr Gen Studies, Bangi 43600, Malaysia Reprint Address: Samian, AL, Natl Univ Malaysia, Ctr Gen Studies, Bangi 43600, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 14 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: EDITURA FUNDATIEI AXIS Publisher Address: B-DUL CAROL L, NR 11, IASI, 00000, ROMANIA ISSN: 1584-1057 29-char Source Abbrev.: CULTURA ISO Source Abbrev.: Cultura Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Philosophy ISI Document Delivery No.: 491KB Record 119 of 290 Author(s): Wickramasinghe, CN (Wickramasinghe, C. N.); Ahmad, N (Ahmad, Nobaya) Title: Revolution of Digital Communication and Asian Competitive Creativity Chasm Source: ASIAN JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, 17 (1): 13-29 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: digital communication; creativity development; local innovations; Asia; ICT KeyWords Plus: DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES; INVENTORS Abstract: This study aims to identify changes that have taken place in the Asian technological creativity after the post-communication revolution of digital technologies. After examining the utility patent applications forwarded to the US Patent Office by 24 Asian countries between 1965 to 2007, the study partially supports the claim that the "digital communication revolution have influenced the competitive creativity development in Asia." However, the development growth model is shaped like a snail shell, and digital technologies have not been the silver bullet that promoted the leapfrogging of creativity in stagnating countries. Information and communication technologies (ICT) should be considered as a means of technological learning rather than the end of creativity development. The challenge of strengthening stagnating Asian countries to become
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competitive and innovative nations will continue until the next decade. Unless necessary steps are taken to improve technological learning and local innovations in stagnating countries, their technological dependency will increase and thus deepen the marginalization in the coming eras. Addresses: [Wickramasinghe, C. N.] Univ Kelaniya, Fac Commerce & Management Studies, Kelaniya 11600, Sri Lanka; [Ahmad, Nobaya] Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Human Ecol, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Wickramasinghe, CN, Univ Kelaniya, Fac Commerce & Management Studies, Kelaniya 11600, Sri Lanka. E-mail Address:
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Publisher: KOREAN SOC INNOVATION MANAGEMENT & ECON-KOSIME Publisher Address: 26TH FL SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION CTR SHINDAEBANG-DONG, 395-70, DONGJAK-GU, SEOUL 156-714, SOUTH KOREA ISSN: 1976-1597 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIAN J TECHNOL INNOV ISO Source Abbrev.: Asian J. Technol. Innov. Source Item Page Count: 26 Subject Category: Business; Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 492MJ Record 121 of 290 Author(s): Begum, RA (Begum, Rawshan Ara); Pereira, JJ (Pereira, Joy Jacqueline); Jaafar, AH (Jaafar, Abdul Hamid); Al-Amin, AQ (Al-Amin, Abul Quasem) Title: An empirical assessment of ecological footprint calculations for Malaysia Source: RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 53 (10): 582-587 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Ecological footprint; Modified I-O method; NFA method; Energy consumption; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: INPUT-OUTPUT-ANALYSIS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; APPROPRIATION; ECONOMY; REGIONS; TRADE Abstract: This paper is intended to demonstrate the ecological footprint (EF) calculation for the Malaysian three-sector economy based on the modified input-output (I-O) method and National Footprint Account (NFA), and provide information of the national EF, including its breakdown of the land categories. Based on the modified I-O, each Malaysian requires 0.304 ha of estimated land to support their current consumptions and life styles from the agriculture, forestry and built-up sectors. This figure is substantially lower than the one calculated by the NFA (1.13 gha/cap). Moreover, the EF of agriculture and forestry in the NFA method is higher than the modified I-O calculations whereas the EF for built sector shows the opposite. The EFs generated by the two methods are very different; the reason is the different weightings of economic activities and lack of detailed land use data. This kind of deficiency can be overcome if the required land use data are available. Not withstanding this, a standard and equitable approach to calculate the EF should first be agreed upon. On the other hand, Malaysia's EF appears to be smaller than that of the developed countries (US, Canada or UK), but larger than that of other ASEAN countries. The largest contributor to the EF for each Malaysian is energy consumption. Instead, a major difference between EF of Malaysia and other ASEAN countries appears to the use of energy land. Thus, any effort to reduce energy consumption will serve to reduce the EF of the country. In this context, perhaps it is time to seriously review the issue of energy subsidies in Malaysia, particularly in light of the country's aspiration for sustainability in development. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Begum, Rawshan Ara; Pereira, Joy Jacqueline; Al-Amin, Abul Quasem] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Inst Environm & Dev, LESTARI, Bangi 43600, Selangor De, Malaysia; [Jaafar, Abdul Hamid] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Fac Econ, Bangi 43600, Selangor De, Malaysia Reprint Address: Begum, RA, Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Inst Environm & Dev, LESTARI, Bangi 43600, Selangor De, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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This paper is part of the collaborative research project of the institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, with support from the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, and funding from the Department of Town and Country Planning of Peninsular Malaysia. We are grateful to Ms. Suraya Badaruddin and Zaidah Zainal Abidin for helping during information and data collection. Cited Reference Count: 51 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Publisher Address: PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS ISSN: 0921-3449 DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2009.04.009 29-char Source Abbrev.: RESOUR CONSERV RECYCL ISO Source Abbrev.: Resour. Conserv. Recycl. Source Item Page Count: 6 Subject Category: Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences ISI Document Delivery No.: 487LR Record 122 of 290 Author(s): Greer, G (Greer, Gill); Chau, K (Chau, Katie); Hinz, C (Hinz, Catherina); Thanenthiran, S (Thanenthiran, Sivananthi) Title: Sex, rights, and politics-from Cairo to Berlin Source: LANCET, 374 (9691): 674-675 AUG-SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Editorial Material Addresses: [Greer, Gill] Int Planned Parenthood Federat, London SE1 3UZ, England; [Chau, Katie] Youth Coalit, Ottawa, ON, Canada; [Hinz, Catherina] German Fdn World Populat, Hannover, Germany; [Thanenthiran, Sivananthi] Asian Pacific Resource & Res Ctr Women, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Greer, G, Int Planned Parenthood Federat, London SE1 3UZ, England. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 7 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Publisher Address: 360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA ISSN: 0140-6736 29-char Source Abbrev.: LANCET ISO Source Abbrev.: Lancet Source Item Page Count: 2 Subject Category: Medicine, General & Internal ISI Document Delivery No.: 489LV Record 123 of 290 Author(s): Nair-Venugopal, S (Nair-Venugopal, Shanta) Title: Interculturalities: reframing identities in intercultural communication Source: LANGUAGE AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION, 9 (2): 76-90 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: multimodal language use; intercultural communication; identity production;
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articulations; discourse; interculturalities Abstract: This paper attempts to reframe identities as interculturalities in the multimodal ways in which language is used for identity construction, specifically as responses to questionnaires, articulations within limited narratives, on-line interactions and in community ways of speaking a localised variety of English. Relying on a framework of analysis that was initially developed for reconceptualisng culture (NairVenugopal, 2003a) in intercultural communication, these interculturalities in the Malaysian context are taken to refer to the ways in which identity constructions of personhood and nationhood are produced within local contexts of interaction, quite apart from demographic categorisation, organisational membership, social roles and other more traditional dimensions of identity construction. These interculturalities may be taken to be trajectories of both personhood as social identity, and of nationhood as national identities, in the intercultural encounters among members of heterogeneous groups in Malaysia. Viewed as multimodal identity constructions, they represent avenues for cross and intercultural adaptation in a plural yet seemingly multicultural country such as Malaysia that contribute to the evolving discourse on Bangsa Malaysia or national identity. Addresses: Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Natl Univ Malaysia, Inst Occidental Studies IKON, Bangi 43600, Selangor De, Malaysia Reprint Address: Nair-Venugopal, S, Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Natl Univ Malaysia, Inst Occidental Studies IKON, Level 5,ATMA Bldg, Bangi 43600, Selangor De, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 42 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 1470-8477 DOI: 10.1080/14708470902807685 29-char Source Abbrev.: LANG INTERCULT COMMUN ISO Source Abbrev.: Lang. Intercult. Commun. Source Item Page Count: 15 Subject Category: Linguistics; Language & Linguistics ISI Document Delivery No.: 489VH Record 124 of 290 Author(s): Fujikawa, T (Fujikawa, Takemi) Title: On the relative importance of the hot stove effect and the tendency to rely on small samples Source: JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING, 4 (5): 429-435 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: decisions from experience; payoff variability; rare events; uncertainty; undersampling KeyWords Plus: ADAPTATION; DECISIONS Abstract: Experiments have suggested that decisions from experience differ from decisions from description. In experience-based decisions, the decision makers often fail to maximise their payoffs. Previous authors have ascribed the effect of underweighting of rare outcomes to this deviation from maximisation. In this paper, I re-examine and provide further analysis on the effect with an experiment that involves a series of simple binary choice gambles. In the current experiment, decisions that bear small consequences are repeated hundreds of times, feedback on the consequence of each decision is provided immediately, and decision outcomes are accumulated. The participants have to learn about the outcome distributions through sampling, as they are not explicitly provided with prior information on the payoff structure. The current results suggest that the "hot stove effect" is stronger than suggested by
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previous research and is as important as the payoff variability effect and the effect of underweighting of rare outcomes in analysing decisions from experience in which the features of gambles must be learned through a sampling process. Addresses: Univ Sains Malaysia, Ctr Policy Res & Int Studies, George Town 11800, Malaysia Reprint Address: Fujikawa, T, Univ Sains Malaysia, Ctr Policy Res & Int Studies, George Town 11800, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 9 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SOC JUDGMENT & DECISION MAKING Publisher Address: FLORIDA STATE UNIV, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32306-1110 USA ISSN: 1930-2975 29-char Source Abbrev.: JUDGM DECIS MAK ISO Source Abbrev.: Judgm. Decis. Mak. Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Psychology, Multidisciplinary ISI Document Delivery No.: 487QP Record 125 of 290 Author(s): Ng, AHS (Ng, Andrew Hock Soon) Title: Islam and Modernity in the Works of Two Contemporary Malay Anglophone Writers: Che Husna Azhari's "Mariah" and Karim Raslan's "Neighbors" Source: JOURNAL OF COMMONWEALTH LITERATURE, 44 (3): 127-141 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Islam; modernity; Che Husna Azhari; Karim Raslan; polygamy; homosexuality; irony KeyWords Plus: WOMEN Abstract: Literature written in the English language remains a contested terrain in Malaysia, especially amongst Malay writers who must carefully negotiate between their identities as Malays (symbiotically yoked with Islam) and as individuals living in a modern and increasingly globalized world. This essay explores the strategic compromises writers have to make when writing about sexuality, religion and identity. Its focus is on the issue of polygamy in "Mariah" by Che Husna Azhari and homosexuality and middle-class values in "Neighbors" by Karim Raslan. I argue that these writers have to deploy irony in their narratives in order to introduce taboo issues without seeming to endorse them overtly. Addresses: Monash Univ Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ng, AHS, Monash Univ Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 27 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD Publisher Address: 1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 1SP, ENGLAND ISSN: 0021-9894 DOI: 10.1177/0021989409342160 29-char Source Abbrev.: J COMMONWEALTH LIT ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Commonw. Lit. Source Item Page Count: 15 Subject Category: Literature, African, Australian, Canadian
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ISI Document Delivery No.: 489IO Record 126 of 290 Author(s): Jaggi, B (Jaggi, Bikki); Leung, S (Leung, Sidney); Gul, F (Gul, Ferdinand) Title: Family control, board independence and earnings management: Evidence based on Hong Kong firms Source: JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING AND PUBLIC POLICY, 28 (4): 281-300 JUL-AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Corporate governance; Earnings management; Earnings quality; Family ownership concentration; Family board members KeyWords Plus: ACCRUAL ESTIMATION ERRORS; ACCOUNTING EARNINGS; INVESTOR PROTECTION; OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE; EMPIRICAL-ANALYSIS; AUDIT COMMITTEE; PERFORMANCE; DIRECTORS; QUALITY; INCENTIVES Abstract: In this study, we document that independent corporate boards of Hong Kong firms provide effective monitoring of earnings management, which suggests that despite differences in institutional environments. corporate board independence is important to ensure high-quality financial reporting. The findings also show that the monitoring effectiveness of corporate boards is moderated in family-controlled firms, either through ownership concentration or the presence of family members on corporate boards. The results based on firms reporting small earnings increases provide additional support for our finding that the monitoring effectiveness of independent corporate boards is moderated in family-controlled firms. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Jaggi, Bikki] Rutgers State Univ, Sch Business, Dept Accounting & Informat Syst, Piscataway, NJ 08854 USA; [Jaggi, Bikki] Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China; [Leung, Sidney] City Univ Hong Kong, Dept Accountancy, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China; [Gul, Ferdinand] Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Sch Accounting & Finance, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China; [Gul, Ferdinand] Univ Malaya, Fac Business & Accountancy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Jaggi, B, Rutgers State Univ, Sch Business, Dept Accounting & Informat Syst, Levin Bldg, Piscataway, NJ 08854 USA. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 56 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Publisher Address: 360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA ISSN: 0278-4254 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccpubpol.2009.06.002 29-char Source Abbrev.: J ACCOUNT PUBLIC POL ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Account. Public Policy Source Item Page Count: 20 Subject Category: Business, Finance; Public Administration ISI Document Delivery No.: 489ME Record 127 of 290 Author(s): Yanti, PAA (Yanti, P. A. A.); Mahlia, TMI (Mahlia, T. M. I.) Title: Considerations for the selection of an applicable energy efficiency test procedure for electric motors in Malaysia: Lessons for other developing countries Source: ENERGY POLICY, 37 (9): 3467-3474 SEP 2009 Language: English
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Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Test procedure; Test standards; Electric motor KeyWords Plus: STANDARDS; LABELS Abstract: Electric motors are a major energy-consuming appliance in the industrial sector. According to a survey, electric motors account for more than 70% of the total growth from 1991 to 2004 in electricity consumption in this sector in Malaysia. To reduce electricity consumption, Malaysia should consider resetting the minimum energy efficiency standards for electric motors sometime in the coming year. The first step towards adopting energy efficiency standards is the creation of a procedure for testing and rating equipment. An energy test procedure is the technical foundation for all energy efficiency standards. energy labels and other related programs. The test conditions in the test procedure must represent the conditions of the country. This paper presents the process for the selection of an energy test procedure for electric motors in Malaysia based on the country's conditions and requirements. The adoption of test procedures for electric motors internationally by several countries is also discussed in this paper. Even though the paper only discusses the test procedure for electric motors in Malaysia, the methods can be directly applied in other countries without major modifications. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Yanti, P. A. A.] Univ Malaya, Dept Mech Engn, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd Level 18, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia; [Yanti, P. A. A.; Mahlia, T. M. I.] Univ Malaya, Dept Mech Engn, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Yanti, PAA, Univ Malaya, Dept Mech Engn, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd Level 18, Tower 1,Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia The University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia RG041/09AET The authors would like to acknowledge for the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and The University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the financial support under UMRG Grant no. RG041/09AET, and Dr. H.S.C. Metselaar for proof reading the article. I would also like to thanks reviewers for giving valuable inputs. Cited Reference Count: 22 Times Cited: 2 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 0301-4215 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.05.032 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENERG POLICY ISO Source Abbrev.: Energy Policy Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 487OK Record 128 of 290 Author(s): Saidur, R (Saidur, R.); Rahim, NA (Rahim, N. A.); Ping, HW (Ping, H. W.); Jahirul, MI (Jahirul, M. I.); Mekhilef, S (Mekhilef, S.); Masjuki, HH (Masjuki, H. H.) Title: Energy and emission analysis for industrial motors in Malaysia Source: ENERGY POLICY, 37 (9): 3650-3658 SEP 2009 Language: English
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Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Industrial motors; Energy savings; Emission reduction KeyWords Plus: EMPIRICAL-ANALYSIS; ELECTRIC MOTORS; EFFICIENCY; SECTOR; CONSERVATION; MANAGEMENT; INTENSITY; DRIVES Abstract: The industrial sector is the largest user of energy in Malaysia. Industrial motors account for a major segment of total industrial energy use. Since motors are the principle energy users, different energy savings strategies have been applied to reduce their energy consumption and associated emissions released into the atmosphere. These strategies include using highly efficient motors, variable speed drive (VSD), and capacitor banks to improve the power factor. It has been estimated that there can be a total energy savings of 1765, 2703 and 3605 MWh by utilizing energy-efficient motors for 50%, 75% and 100% loads, respectively. It was also found that for different motor loads, an estimated US$115,936 USS173,019 and US$230,693 can be saved in anticipated energy costs. Similarly, it is hypothesized that a significant amount of energy can be saved using VSD and capacitor banks to reduce speed and improve the power factor, thus cutting energy costs. Moreover, a substantial reduction in the amount of emissions can be effected together with the associated energy savings for different energy savings strategies. In addition, the payback period for different energy savings strategies has been found to be reasonable in some cases. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Saidur, R.; Jahirul, M. I.; Masjuki, H. H.] Univ Malaya, Dept Mech Engn, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Rahim, N. A.; Ping, H. W.; Mekhilef, S.] Univ Malaya, Dept Elect Engn, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Saidur, R, Univ Malaya, Dept Mech Engn, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 40 Times Cited: 3 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 0301-4215 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.04.033 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENERG POLICY ISO Source Abbrev.: Energy Policy Source Item Page Count: 9 Subject Category: Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 487OK Record 129 of 290 Author(s): Hezri, AA (Hezri, Adnan A.); Dovers, SR (Dovers, Stephen R.) Title: Australia's Indicator-Based Sustainability Assessments and Public Policy Source: AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 68 (3): 303-318 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: sustainable development; indicators; evidence-based policy; whole-of-government KeyWords Plus: INTEGRATION; FRAMEWORK; ISSUES Abstract: Operationalising sustainability has proven difficult because the concept is ambiguous and fraught with contradictions. In response, sustainability indicator systems to characterise and measure sustainable development have been developed globally. The focus of this article is on how indicators function as an instrument of policy to enhance achievement of environmental and sustainability policy in Australia at national scale. In theory, by integrating information from the environmental, social and
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economic domains and then feeding knowledge to a wide range of policy sectors, sustainability indicator systems may facilitate cross-agency and -portfolio connectivity. Key characteristics of the various sustainability indicator systems developed to inform policy at the national level are described, noting the diverse approaches to indicator development in Australia. The structural relevance of indicator systems to the mechanisms of policy and institutions in Australia is discussed, and corresponding issues of institutional fit are analysed. Addresses: [Hezri, Adnan A.] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia; [Dovers, Stephen R.] Australian Natl Univ, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia Reprint Address: Hezri, AA, Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 83 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 0313-6647 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8500.2009.00641.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: AUST J PUBL ADM ISO Source Abbrev.: Aust. J. Public Adm. Source Item Page Count: 16 Subject Category: Public Administration ISI Document Delivery No.: 487YJ Record 130 of 290 Author(s): Tajunisah, I (Tajunisah, Iqbal); Patel, DK (Patel, Dinesh Kumar) Title: Retinal Detachment in Malignant Hypertension. Source: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 361 (9): 899-899 AUG 27 2009 Language: English Document Type: Editorial Material Addresses: [Tajunisah, Iqbal; Patel, Dinesh Kumar] Univ Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Tajunisah, I, Univ Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 0 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SOC Publisher Address: WALTHAM WOODS CENTER, 860 WINTER ST,, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1413 USA ISSN: 0028-4793 29-char Source Abbrev.: N ENGL J MED ISO Source Abbrev.: N. Engl. J. Med. Source Item Page Count: 1 Subject Category: Medicine, General & Internal ISI Document Delivery No.: 487XV Record 131 of 290 Author(s): Teo, T (Teo, Timothy); Lee, CB (Lee, Chwee Beng); Chai, CS (Chai, Ching Sing); Wong, SL (Wong, Su Luan) Title: Assessing the intention to use technology among pre-service teachers in Singapore and Malaysia: A multigroup invariance analysis of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
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Source: COMPUTERS & EDUCATION, 53 (3): 1000-1009 NOV 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Intention to use; Pre-service teachers; Multigroup; Invariance; Technology Acceptance Model KeyWords Plus: CONFIRMATORY FACTOR-ANALYSIS; INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY; PERCEIVED USEFULNESS; ATTITUDES; USAGE; COMPUTERS; INTERNET; STUDENTS; COVARIANCE; EDUCATION Abstract: This study assesses the pre-service teachers' self-reported future intentions to use technology in Singapore and Malaysia. A survey was employed to validate items from past research. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a research framework, 495 pre-service teachers from Singapore and Malaysia responded to an 11-item questionnaires containing four constructs: intention to use (ITU). attitude towards computer use (ATCU), perceived usefulness (PU), and perceived ease of use (PEU). Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed as the main method of analysis in this study. A multigroup analysis of invariance was performed on the two samples. The results show that configural and metric invariance were fully supported while scalar and factor variance invariance were partially supported, suggesting that the 11-item measure of the TAM may be robust across cultures and that the factor loading pattern and factor loadings appeared to be equivalent across the cultures examined. While all the paths in the structural model were significant, the variance accounted for in the dependent variable (ITU) was much larger in the Malaysian sample relative to the Singaporean sample. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Teo, Timothy; Lee, Chwee Beng; Chai, Ching Sing] Nanyang Technol Univ, Natl Inst Educ, Singapore 637616, Singapore; [Wong, Su Luan] Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Educ Studies, Serdang, Malaysia Reprint Address: Teo, T, Nanyang Technol Univ, Natl Inst Educ, Singapore 637616, Singapore. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 61 Times Cited: 2 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0360-1315 DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2009.05.017 29-char Source Abbrev.: COMPUT EDUC ISO Source Abbrev.: Comput. Educ. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications; Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 484TA Record 132 of 290 Author(s): Rafi, A (Rafi, Ahmad); Samsudin, K (Samsudin, Khairulanuar) Title: Practising mental rotation using interactive Desktop Mental Rotation Trainer (iDeMRT) Source: BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, 40 (5): 889-900 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: IMPROVING SPATIAL ABILITY; SEX-DIFFERENCES; META-ANALYSIS; EXPERIENCE Abstract: An experimental study involving 30 undergraduates (mean age = 20.5 years) in mental rotation
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(MR) training was conducted in an interactive Desktop Mental Rotation Trainer (iDeMRT). Stratified random sampling assigned students into one experimental group and one control group. The former trained in iDeMRT and the latter trained in conventional condition. A multifactorial pretest posttest design procedure was used and data were analysed using two-way analysis of covariance. Overall, there was substantial improvement in MR accuracy. Main effects of training and gender were observed, indicating that iDeMRT group and boys outperformed the control group and girls respectively. In addition, an interaction between training method and gender was present, indicating that boys were more accurate when trained in iDeMRT and performed moderately in conventional method. Female participants achieved equivalent improvement gain in MR accuracy regardless of the training conditions used. For the speed measure of MR, no appreciable improvement was observed after training. Addresses: [Rafi, Ahmad] Multimedia Univ, Fac Creat Multimedia, Cyberjaya 63100, Selangor, Malaysia; [Samsudin, Khairulanuar] Univ Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Fac Technol & Commun, Perak 35900, Malaysia Reprint Address: Rafi, A, Multimedia Univ, Fac Creat Multimedia, Cyberjaya 63100, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 30 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 0007-1013 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2008.00874.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: BRIT J EDUC TECHNOL ISO Source Abbrev.: Br. J. Educ. Technol. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 483PN Record 133 of 290 Author(s): Shakir, R (Shakir, Roselina) Title: Soft skills at the Malaysian institutes of higher learning Source: ASIA PACIFIC EDUCATION REVIEW, 10 (3): 309-315 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Soft skills; Institute of Higher Learning; Graduates; Communication and analytical skills Abstract: This article discusses human capital development through the seven soft skills elements which comprise communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, team work, lifelong learning and information management skills, entrepreneurship skills, ethics, and professional moral and leadership skills. The Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia recently announced that the said soft skills are to be introduced to undergraduates of Institutes of Higher Learning in Malaysia. Suggestions on how these elements are to be incorporated in the undergraduates program are also put forward. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Fac Built Environm, Dept Estate Management, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Shakir, R, Univ Malaya, Fac Built Environm, Dept Estate Management, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ISSN: 1598-1037 DOI: 10.1007/s12564-009-9038-8 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA PAC EDUC REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia Pac. Educ. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 483OO Record 134 of 290 Author(s): Templer, B (Templer, Bill) Title: Exploring Teachers' Real Lives and Voices - A Vital Research Focus in Pedeutological Inquiry Source: NEW EDUCATIONAL REVIEW, 18 (2): 141-163 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: lives of teachers; pedeutology; narrative inquiry; TEFL; life history Abstract: Researching the lives of teachers and their life stories can provide a concrete, empirically grounded fund of knowledge for looking at a great variety of questions in the field of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), and should be a prime focus of inquiry in comparative pedeutology. This pragmatic article discusses aspects of a narrative-based multifaceted initiative of empirical inquiry on teachers' work and lives. It centres on TEFL, but can be extrapolated to a spectrum of pedeutological perspectives on teachers in any subject matter area. There is a clear need to explore the vital links between what educators do and who they are-that is, between their work worlds and their personal subjectivities and identities. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Fac Educ, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Templer, B, Univ Malaya, Fac Educ, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 74 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WYDAWNICTWO ADAM MARSZALEK Publisher Address: UL LUBICKA 44, TORUN, 87-100, POLAND ISSN: 1732-6729 29-char Source Abbrev.: NEW EDUC REV ISO Source Abbrev.: New Educ. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 23 Subject Category: Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 481BU Record 135 of 290 Author(s): Rasiah, R (Rasiah, Rajah); Ofreneo, RE (Ofreneo, Rene E.) Title: Introduction: The Dynamics of Textile and Garment Manufacturing in Asia Source: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ASIA, 39 (4): 501-511 2009 Language: English Document Type: Editorial Material Author Keywords: Textile and garment; comparative advantage; industrial policy; value chains; industrial relations; Asia KeyWords Plus: EAST-ASIA; TRADE; INDUSTRIALIZATION; WORKERS
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Abstract: This article introduces the leading arguments on the promotion of garment manufacturing in late industrialising or latecomer countries, spaces opened and closed from global trading arrangements, the drivers of garment commodity value chains, nature of industrial relations and the economic significance of garment manufacturing for selected East, South and Southeast Asian countries. Addresses: [Rasiah, Rajah] Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Ofreneo, Rene E.] Univ Philippines, Sch Labor & Ind Relat, Quezon City 1101, Philippines Reprint Address: Rasiah, R, Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 32 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0047-2336 DOI: 10.1080/00472330903076727 29-char Source Abbrev.: J CONTEMP ASIA ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Contemp. Asia Source Item Page Count: 11 Subject Category: Area Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 480SY Record 136 of 290 Author(s): Rasiah, R (Rasiah, Rajah) Title: Can Garment Exports from Cambodia, Laos and Burma be Sustained? Source: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ASIA, 39 (4): 619-637 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Garments; Cambodia; Laos; Burma; institutions; technological capabilities KeyWords Plus: TRADE Abstract: This paper examines institutional and firm-level technological capabilities to assess the capacity of Cambodia, Laos and Burma to sustain garment exports over the long term. Although the preferential access enjoyed by products from these countries in the developed markets has helped attract strong foreign direct investment inflows that have supported rapid growth in employment and exports, the empirical evidence shows that institutional support needs to be upgraded if garment exports from the three countries are to be sustained. Burma and Laos show the least potential to benefit among the three countries from this opportunity, with the former experiencing severe political instability and trade sanctions by the USA and the latter landlocked and endowed with a small labour force. The paper argues that unless the institutional and firm-level technological capabilities are developed further, all three countries will find it difficult to retain a significant presence of garment firms once the trade privileges are withdrawn. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Rasiah, R, Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ENGLAND ISSN: 0047-2336 DOI: 10.1080/00472330903076917 29-char Source Abbrev.: J CONTEMP ASIA ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Contemp. Asia Source Item Page Count: 19 Subject Category: Area Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 480SY Record 137 of 290 Author(s): Azhar, S (Azhar, Saira); Hassali, MA (Hassali, Mohamed Azmi); Ibrahim, MIM (Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed); Ahmad, M (Ahmad, Maqsood); Masood, I (Masood, Imran); Shafie, AA (Shafie, Asrul Akmal) Title: The role of pharmacists in developing countries: the current scenario in Pakistan Source: HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH, 7: Art. No. 54 JUL 13 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review KeyWords Plus: PHARMACEUTICAL CARE Abstract: During the past few years, the pharmacy profession has expanded significantly in terms of professional services delivery and now has been recognized as an important profession in the multidisciplinary provision of health care. In contrast to the situation in developed countries, pharmacists in developing countries are still underutilized and their role as health care professionals is not deemed important by either the community or other health care providers. The aim of this paper is to highlight the role of pharmacists in developing countries, particularly in Pakistan. The paper draws on the literature related to the socioeconomic and health status of Pakistan's population, along with background on the pharmacy profession in the country in the context of the current directions of health care. The paper highlights the current scenario and portrays the pharmacy profession in Pakistan. It concludes that although the pharmacy profession in Pakistan is continuously evolving, the health care system of Pakistan has yet to recognize the pharmacist's role. This lack of recognition is due to the limited interaction of pharmacists with the public. Pharmacists in Pakistan are concerned about their present professional role in the health care system. The main problem they are facing is the shortage of pharmacists in pharmacies. Moreover, their services are focused towards management more than towards customers. For these reasons, the pharmacist's role as a health care professional is not familiar to the public. Addresses: [Azhar, Saira; Hassali, Mohamed Azmi; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; Masood, Imran; Shafie, Asrul Akmal] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, George Town, Malaysia; [Ahmad, Maqsood] Univ Sargodha, Dept Pharm, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan Reprint Address: Hassali, MA, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, George Town, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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29-char Source Abbrev.: HUM RESOUR HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: Hum. Resour. Health Source Item Page Count: 6 Subject Category: Health Policy & Services; Industrial Relations & Labor ISI Document Delivery No.: 482LM Record 138 of 290 Author(s): Haque, A (Haque, Ahasanul); Tarofder, AK (Tarofder, Arun Kumar); Rahman, S (Rahman, Sabbir); Raquib, MA (Raquib, Md. Abdur) Title: Electronic Transaction of Internet Banking and its Perception of Malaysian online Customers Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (6): 248-259 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Consumer Perception; e-banking; Electronic Transaction; Internet Banking; Online Customer; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: SERVICE QUALITY; TRUST; CONSEQUENCES; EXTENSION; ADOPTION; COMMERCE; MODEL; AGE Abstract: This paper investigates the factors determining the Malaysian banking consumers' perception on e-banking transactions. A research framework was developed to testify the statistical relationships among consumer perceptions on e-banking transaction. Factor analysis was performed to extract and decide on the number of factors underlying asset of measured variables of interest. Structural equation model (SEM) was tested to anticipate the effects of the explanatory variables. This study shows that only protected transaction, have significant impact on consumers' perception about e-banking security, followed by service quality and regulatory frame work issues. This study offers an insight into e-banking in Malaysia, which has not previously been investigated and at the same time, statistical tests significance makes this study a potential cornerstone for future research. Addresses: [Haque, Ahasanul; Rahman, Sabbir] Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Dept Business Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; [Raquib, Md. Abdur] Multimedia Univ, Fac Business & Law, Melaka, Malaysia Reprint Address: Haque, A, Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Dept Business Adm, Box 10, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 80 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 481SW Record 139 of 290 Author(s): Ahmad, SZ (Ahmad, Syed Zamberi); Salim, FAA (Salim, Farah Akmar Anor) Title: Sources of stress and the coping mechanism for Malaysian entrepreneurs Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (7): 311-316 JUL 2009 Language: English
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Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Entrepreneurs; stress; coping; Malaysia Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present the findings on the stress factors and the coping mechanism of the Malaysian entrepreneur's. Data were collected via a questionnaire distributed amongst the entrepreneurs over the Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 118 out of 300 entrepreneurs completed questionnaires, which represented all business sectors with varieties demographic background. The results factor analysis with a variamax rotation are conducted on the actual performance to generate the underlying dimensions of the stress experience by Malaysian entrepreneurs. Additionally, bivariate analysis revealed significant differences in terms of sources and coping instruments of stress. Multiple regression analysis provided evidence that the affected and influential issues of stress factors as well as the coping mechanism. This current study contributes to the body of research by investigating the combined effects of stress factors and its coping mechanism, using one instrument, in one area setting. Recommendations for future research at the theoretical and practical level are given. Addresses: [Ahmad, Syed Zamberi] Univ Malaya, Fac Business & Accountancy, Dept Policy & Business Strategy, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ahmad, SZ, Univ Malaya, Fac Business & Accountancy, Dept Policy & Business Strategy, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 20 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 6 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 481SY Record 140 of 290 Author(s): Ismail, A (Ismail, Azman); Ibrahim, DKA (Ibrahim, Dayang Kartini Abang); Girardi, A (Girardi, Antonia) Title: The mediating effect of distributive justice in the relationship between pay design and job satisfaction Source: ZBORNIK RADOVA EKONOMSKOG FAKULTETA U RIJECI-PROCEEDINGS OF RIJEKA FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, 27 (1): 129-147 SPR 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: pay structure; pay level; distributive justice; job satisfaction KeyWords Plus: COMMITMENT; DECISIONS; INEQUITY; WORKERS Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the mediating effect of distributive justice in the relationship between pay design issues (i.e., pay structure and pay level) and job satisfaction. A survey method was used to gather 190 usable questionnaires from academic employees who have worked in Malaysian public community colleges (PUBLICOLLEGE). Outcomes of stepwise regression analysis showed that relationship between pay design features (i.e., pay structure and pay level) significantly correlated with job satisfaction. This result confirms that distributive justice plays an important role as a mediating variable in the pay design models of the organizational sector sample. In addition, implications of this study to compensation theory and practice, conceptual and methodological limitations, as well as directions for future research are discussed.
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Addresses: [Ismail, Azman] Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Cognit Sci & Human Dev, Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak, Malaysia; [Ibrahim, Dayang Kartini Abang] Dept Educ, Kuching 93604, Sarawak, Malaysia; [Girardi, Antonia] Murdoch Univ, Sch Business, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia Reprint Address: Ismail, A, Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Cognit Sci & Human Dev, Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 59 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: UNIV RIJEKA, FAC ECOMOMICS Publisher Address: IVANA FILIPOVICA 4, RIJEKA, 51000, CROATIA ISSN: 1331-8004 29-char Source Abbrev.: ZB RAD EKON FAK RIJECI ISO Source Abbrev.: Zb. Rad. Ekon. Fak. Rijeci Source Item Page Count: 19 Subject Category: Business; Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 478YG Record 141 of 290 Author(s): Ibrahim, N (Ibrahim, Noraini) Title: Parliamentary Interpreting in Malaysia: A Case Study Source: META, 54 (2): 357-369 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: parliamentary interpreting; conference interpreting; Malaysia; interpreters' working conditions; professionalisation Abstract: This article seeks to describe the current scenario of parliamentary interpreting in Malaysia by studying the interpreters' work nature, aptitude and qualifications as well as remuneration and promotional opportunity. It also highlights the important aspects of the profession such as job mystification, training and continuing education, the connection between the training centres and the professional environment, the need to educate the public through the establishment of professional associations, and the implementation of an ethics code as well as the sense of professionalism among the interpreters. The author also proposes ways to improve the situation which would contribute to the professionalisation of interpreting in the Malaysian Parliament particularly and in Malaysia in general. Addresses: Univ Sci Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ibrahim, N, Univ Sci Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 22 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: PRESSES UNIV MONTREAL Publisher Address: PO BOX 6128, SUCCURSALE A, MONTREAL, QUEBEC H3C 3J7, CANADA ISSN: 0026-0452 29-char Source Abbrev.: META ISO Source Abbrev.: Meta Source Item Page Count: 13 Subject Category: Language & Linguistics ISI Document Delivery No.: 476EM
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Record 142 of 290 Author(s): Attar-Schwartz, S (Attar-Schwartz, Shalhevet); Tan, JP (Tan, Jo-Pei); Buchanan, A (Buchanan, Ann) Title: Adolescents' perspectives on relationships with grandparents: The contribution of adolescent, grandparent, and parent-grand parent relationship variables Source: CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW, 31 (9): 1057-1066 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Adolescent grandchildren; Emotional closeness; Grandparent involvement; Parentgrandparent relationship KeyWords Plus: ADULT GRANDCHILDREN; INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS; FAMILY; PERCEPTIONS; GENERATIONS; CHILDREN; GENDER; GRANDMOTHERS; GRANDFATHERS; CLOSENESS Abstract: There is limited research on adolescent-grand parent relationships, especially from the adolescent perspective and on large-scale samples. The study examined the associations between the adolescent-grandparent relationship (i.e., importance of, emotional closeness to, and respect for grandparents' views) and the characteristics of the adolescent, grandparent, and parent-grandparent relationship, as well as the interactions between several of these factors. It was based on a representative sample of 1478 students aged 11-16 from England and Wales who completed a structured questionnaire. Results supported the position that grandparents are a significant factor in the lives of adolescents. Findings of hierarchical regression analyses showed that more frequent contact, greater grandparent involvement, and better parent-grandparent relationships predicted adolescents' reports on higher levels of emotional closeness to, importance of, and respect for their closest grandparent's views. The interactions consistently emphasized the role of parents as gatekeepers of intergenerational exchange. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Attar-Schwartz, Shalhevet] Hebrew Univ Jerusalem, Sch Social Work & Social Welf, IL91905 Jerusalem, Israel; [Tan, Jo-Pei] Univ Putra, Dept Human Dev & Family Studies, Fac Human Ecol, Selangor, Malaysia; [Buchanan, Ann] Univ Oxford, Ctr Parenting & Children, Dept Social Policy & Social Work, Oxford OX1 2JD, England Reprint Address: Attar-Schwartz, S, Hebrew Univ Jerusalem, Sch Social Work & Social Welf, IL-91905 Jerusalem, Israel. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 65 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0190-7409 DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.05.007 29-char Source Abbrev.: CHILD YOUTH SERV REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Child. Youth Serv. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Family Studies; Social Work ISI Document Delivery No.: 477NS Record 143 of 290 Author(s): Bin Abdullah, MM (Bin Abdullah, Muhammad Madi); Uli, J (Uli, Jegak); Tari, JJ (Jose Tari, Juan)
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Title: The relationship of performance with soft factors and quality improvement Source: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE, 20 (7): 735-748 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: soft factors; quality management; firm performance; electrical and electronics (EE) firms KeyWords Plus: MANAGEMENT-PRACTICES; BUSINESS PERFORMANCE; COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; FIRM PERFORMANCE; TQM; IMPLEMENTATION; REPLICATION; VALIDATION; INSTRUMENT; COMPANIES Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine the influence of soft factors of quality management on firm performance, and analyse the link between quality improvement practice and firm performance. The study used data from 255 electrical and electronics (EE) firms in Malaysia and it developed regression and correlation analysis to test these relationships. The findings showed that the following soft factors have significant influence on firm performance: management commitment, customer focus and employee involvement. Finally, this study has empirically shown that firm performance will increase when the organisations implement more quality improvement practices. The results of this study may be used by managers to prioritise the implementation of the soft factors in order to allocate resources to improve firm performance. Addresses: [Bin Abdullah, Muhammad Madi] Univ Teknol Malaysia Int Campus, Dept Management & Serv, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Uli, Jegak] Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Profess Dev & Continuing Educ, Serdang, Malaysia; [Jose Tari, Juan] Univ Alicante, Dept Business Management, Alicante, Spain Reprint Address: Bin Abdullah, MM, Univ Teknol Malaysia Int Campus, Dept Management & Serv, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 64 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 1478-3363 DOI: 10.1080/14783360903037051 29-char Source Abbrev.: TOTAL QUAL MANAG BUS EXCELL ISO Source Abbrev.: Total Qual. Manag. Bus. Excell. Source Item Page Count: 14 Subject Category: Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 476KD Record 144 of 290 Author(s): Ahmed, EM (Ahmed, Elsadig Musa) Title: FACTORS SHAPING MALAYSIA'S MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH Source: SINGAPORE ECONOMIC REVIEW, 54 (2): 249-262 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Malaysia; manufacturing sector; productivity growth; input-driven; TFP KeyWords Plus: TRENDS Abstract: Productivity indicators within the Malaysian manufacturing sector for the period of 1970-2001 were compared. Two variation models were generated from the production functions to measure manufacturing sector productivity growth. The first model is an extensive growth theory model and the
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second is an intensive growth theory model. The extensive theory model had a gap that cast doubt in the results. A statistical analysis was provided to close this gap. The results show a slowdown in the contribution of Total Factor Productivity (TFP) growth and low growth of labor productivity of the sector. A negative impact of quality of inputs used by the sector was observed in the contribution of TFP, TFP per unit of labor and labor productivity growth in comparison with other productivity indictors of the sector. The study finds that productivity growth of Malaysia's manufacturing sector is input-driven rather than TFP-driven. Addresses: Multimedia Univ, Econ Fac Business & Law, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama 75450, Melaka, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ahmed, EM, Multimedia Univ, Econ Fac Business & Law, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama 75450, Melaka, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 52 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD Publisher Address: 5 TOH TUCK LINK, SINGAPORE 596224, SINGAPORE ISSN: 0217-5908 DOI: 10.1142/S0217590809003240 29-char Source Abbrev.: SINGAP ECON REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Singap. Econ. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 14 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 476MR Record 145 of 290 Author(s): Masron, TA (Masron, Tajul Ariffin); Yusop, Z (Yusop, Zulkornain) Title: RESERVE POOLING AND ITS IMPLICATION ON OPTIMUM CURRENCY AREA IN ASEAN Source: SINGAPORE ECONOMIC REVIEW, 54 (2): 299-312 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Optimum Currency Area (OCA); international reserve; external shock KeyWords Plus: EXCHANGE-RATE VOLATILITY Abstract: Regional economic integration in ASEAN, ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), is expected to produce positive outcomes on economic growth in ASEAN especially through its impact on trade and investment. This idea can be strengthened if regional monetary integration is followed. Therefore, focusing on reserve pooling, which is one of the proxy for Optimum Currency Area (OCA) variables, this study intends to examine the feasibility of a common currency in ASEAN. In addition, this study also investigates this idea in the presence of external shock. Addresses: [Masron, Tajul Ariffin] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Management, George Town 11800, Malaysia; [Yusop, Zulkornain] Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Econ & Management, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Masron, TA, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Management, George Town 11800, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ISSN: 0217-5908 DOI: 10.1142/S021759080900329X 29-char Source Abbrev.: SINGAP ECON REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Singap. Econ. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 14 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 476MR Record 146 of 290 Author(s): Piaw, CY (Piaw, Chua Yan) Title: Writing a Series of Best-Selling Research Reference Books Source: JOURNAL OF SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING, 40 (4): 408-419 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: reference book; market research; needs assessment Abstract: This author conducted a needs assessment before embarking on the journey of writing a research reference book. The study was carried out to, among other things, identify the topics that the book should cover and determine what readers (561 lecturers at a teacher training institute) would consider a fair asking price for it. Based on the results of this needs assessment, the author wrote a series of books titled Research Method and Statistics, consisting of five volumes totalling fifty-eight chapters and 1677 pages. This five-volume set was published by McGraw-Hill Education Malaysia between 2006 and 2008. Since its publication, the series has been widely used by researchers, educators, and students in local higher educational institutions and is one of McGraw-Hill's best-selling series. This article describes the needs assessment and details how the results were used as the basis for writing a successful book. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Piaw, CY, Univ Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cited Reference Count: 4 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: UNIV TORONTO PRESS INC Publisher Address: JOURNALS DIVISION, 5201 DUFFERIN ST, DOWNSVIEW, TORONTO, ON M3H 5T8, CANADA ISSN: 1198-9742 DOI: 10.3138/jsp.40.4.408 29-char Source Abbrev.: J SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Sch. Publ. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Humanities, Multidisciplinary; Information Science & Library Science ISI Document Delivery No.: 475ZX Record 147 of 290 Author(s): Harzing, AW (Harzing, Anne-Wil); Baldueza, J (Baldueza, Joyce); Barner-Rasmussen, W (Barner-Rasmussen, Wilhelm); Barzantny, C (Barzantny, Cordula); Canabal, A (Canabal, Anne); Davila, A (Davila, Anabella); Espejo, A (Espejo, Alvaro); Ferreira, R (Ferreira, Rita); Giroud, A (Giroud, Axele); Koester, K (Koester, Kathrin); Liang, YK (Liang, Yung-Kuei); Mockaitis, A (Mockaitis, Audra); Morley, MJ (Morley, Michael J.); Myloni, B (Myloni, Barbara); Odusanya, JOT (Odusanya, Joseph O. T.); O'Sullivan, SL (O'Sullivan, Sharon Leiba); Palaniappan, AK (Palaniappan, Ananda Kumar); Prochno, P (Prochno,
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Paulo); Choudhury, SR (Choudhury, Srabani Roy); Saka-Helmhout, A (Saka-Helmhout, Ayse); Siengthai, S (Siengthai, Sununta); Viswat, L (Viswat, Linda); Soydas, AU (Soydas, Ayda Uzuncarsili); Zander, L (Zander, Lena) Title: Rating versus ranking: What is the best way to reduce response and language bias in crossnational research? Source: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REVIEW, 18 (4): 417-432 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Cross-national research; Research methods; Response style differences; Language bias; Survey research KeyWords Plus: CULTURAL ACCOMMODATION; HONG-KONG; STYLE; VALUES; PERFORMANCE; DIMENSIONS; ISSUES; IMPACT Abstract: We propose solutions to two recurring problems in cross-national research: response style differences and language bias. In order to do so, we conduct a methodological comparison of two different response formats-rating and ranking. For rating, we assess the effect of changing the commonly used 5-point Likert scales to 7-point Likert scales. For ranking, we evaluate the validity of presenting respondents with short scenarios for which they need to rank their top 3 solutions. Our results - based on two studies of 1965 undergraduate and 1714 MBA students in 16 different countries - confirm our hypotheses that both solutions reduce response and language bias, but show that ranking generally is a superior solution. These findings allow researchers to have greater confidence in the validity of crossnational differences if these response formats are used, instead of the more traditional 5-point Likert scales. In addition, our findings have several practical implications for multinational corporations, relating to issues such as selection interviews, performance appraisals, and cross-cultural training. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Harzing, Anne-Wil] Univ Melbourne, Dept Management & Mkt, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia; [Barner-Rasmussen, Wilhelm] Hanken Sch Econ, Helsinki, Finland; [Barzantny, Cordula] Toulouse Business Sch, Grp ESC, Toulouse, France; [Canabal, Anne] Univ Maine, Orono, ME 04469 USA; [Espejo, Alvaro] Univ Adolfo Ibanez, Sch Business, Santiago, Chile; [Giroud, Axele] Manchester Business Sch, Manchester, Lancs, England; [Koester, Kathrin] Univ Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany; [Liang, YungKuei] Tatung Univ, Taipei, Taiwan; [Mockaitis, Audra; Zander, Lena] Victoria Univ Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand; [Morley, Michael J.] Univ Limerick, Kemmy Business Sch, Limerick, Ireland; [O'Sullivan, Sharon Leiba] Univ Ottawa, Telfer Sch Management, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada; [Palaniappan, Ananda Kumar] Univ Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Prochno, Paulo] Univ Maryland, Robert H Smith Sch Business, College Pk, MD 20742 USA; [Choudhury, Srabani Roy] Jawaharlal Nehru Univ, New Delhi, India; [Saka-Helmhout, Ayse] Univ Surrey, Guildford GU2 5XH, Surrey, England; [Siengthai, Sununta] Asian Inst Technol, Bangkok, Thailand; [Viswat, Linda] Otemon Gakuin Univ, Osaka, Japan; [Soydas, Ayda Uzuncarsili] Marmara Univ, Istanbul, Turkey; [Zander, Lena] Uppsala Univ, Uppsala, Sweden Reprint Address: Harzing, AW, Univ Melbourne, Dept Management & Mkt, Parkville Campus, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 37 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Publisher Address: PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS ISSN: 0969-5931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2009.03.001 29-char Source Abbrev.: INT BUS REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Int. Bus. Rev. Source Item Page Count: 16 Subject Category: Business
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ISI Document Delivery No.: 476DF Record 148 of 290 Author(s): Liew, VKS (Liew, Venus Khim-Sen); Ahmad, Y (Ahmad, Yusuf) Title: Income convergence: fresh evidence from the Nordic countries Source: APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS, 16 (12): 1245-1248 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: REAL EXCHANGE-RATES Abstract: Using the recently developed linearity test and nonlinear unit root test, this study shows that the income gaps of Finland, Norway and Sweden with respect to Denmark are nonlinear but stationary with no significant trend effect, implying the Nordic countries have already attained steady state of income equality, a state beyond catching up as identified earlier in Oxley and Gresley (1999). This fresh evidence strengthens the finding of Nordic Convergence Club by these authors. Addresses: [Liew, Venus Khim-Sen] Univ Malaysia Sabah, Labuan Sch Int Business & Finance, Jalan Sungai Pagar 87000, Labuan, Malaysia; [Ahmad, Yusuf] World Bank, E Asia Poverty Reduct & Econ Management Div, Washington, DC 20433 USA Reprint Address: Liew, VKS, Univ Malaysia Sabah, Labuan Sch Int Business & Finance, Jalan Sungai Pagar 87000, Labuan, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 9 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 1350-4851 DOI: 10.1080/13504850701367205 29-char Source Abbrev.: APPL ECON LETTERS ISO Source Abbrev.: Appl. Econ. Lett. Source Item Page Count: 4 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 474JN Record 149 of 290 Author(s): Ralston, DA (Ralston, David A.); Egri, CP (Egri, Carolyn P.); Carranza, MTD (de la Garza Carranza, Maria Teresa); Ramburuth, P (Ramburuth, Prem); Terpstra-Tong, J (Terpstra-Tong, Jane); Pekerti, AA (Pekerti, Andre A.); Girson, I (Girson, Ilya); Herrig, H (Herrig, Harald); Dabic, M (Dabic, Marina); Tang, M (Tang, Moureen); Wan, P (Wan, Paulina); Hallinger, P (Hallinger, Philip); Palmer, I (Palmer, Ian); Elenkov, DS (Elenkov, Detelin S.); Furrer, O (Furrer, Olivier); Potocan, VV (Potocan, Vojko V.); Wangenheim, FV (Wangenheim, Florian V.); Maignan, I (Maignan, Isabelle); Perrewe, PL (Perrewe, Pamela L.); Rossi, AM (Rossi, Ana Maria); Lenartowicz, T (Lenartowicz, Tomasz); Ledgerwood, DE (Ledgerwood, Donna E.); May, RC (May, Ruth C.); Weber, MJ (Weber, Mark J.); Jesuino, JC (Jesuino, Jorge C.); Fu, PP (Fu, Ping Ping); Naoumova, I (Naoumova, Irina); Casado, T (Casado, Tania); Riddle, L (Riddle, Liesl); Richards, M (Richards, Malika); Butt, AN (Butt, Arif N.); Danis, WM (Danis, Wade M.); Castro, FB (Castro, Francisco B.); Ruiz-Gutierrez, J (Ruiz-Gutierrez, Jaime); Milton, LP (Milton, Laurie P.); Ansari, MA (Ansari, Mahfooz A.); Brock, DM (Brock, David M.); Srinivasan, N (Srinivasan, Narasimhan); Starkus, A (Starkus, Arunas); Dalgic, T (Dalgic, Tevfik); Leon-Darder, F (Leon-Darder, Fidel); Thanh, HV (Thanh, Hung Vu); Moon, YL (Moon, Yong-lin); Chia, HB (Chia, Ho Beng); Kuo, MHC (Kuo, Min-Hsun Christine); Molteni, M (Molteni, Mario); Kangasniemi, M (Kangasniemi, Maria); Mellahi, K
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(Mellahi, Kamel); Wallace, A (Wallace, Alan) Title: Ethical preferences for influencing superiors: A 41-society study Source: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES, 40 (6): 1022-1045 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: cross-cultural management; influence strategies; social beliefs; subordinate ethics; sociocultural and business ideology factors; hierarchical linear modeling KeyWords Plus: INFLUENCE TACTICS; UNITED-STATES; PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS; INFLUENCE STRATEGIES; CULTURAL DIMENSIONS; NATIONAL CULTURE; DECISION-MAKING; BUSINESS-ETHICS; WORK VALUES; MANAGERS Abstract: With a 41-society sample of 9990 managers and professionals, we used hierarchical linear modeling to investigate the impact of both macro-level and micro-level predictors on subordinate influence ethics. While we found that both macro-level and micro-level predictors contributed to the model definition, we also found global agreement for a subordinate influence ethics hierarchy. Thus our findings provide evidence that developing a global model of subordinate ethics is possible, and should be based upon multiple criteria and multilevel variables. Journal of International Business Studies (2009) 40, 10221045. doi:10.1057/jibs.2008.109 Addresses: [Ralston, David A.] Univ Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73070 USA; [Egri, Carolyn P.] Simon Fraser Univ, Fac Business Adm, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; [de la Garza Carranza, Maria Teresa] Inst Tecnol Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico; [Ramburuth, Prem] Univ New S Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; [Terpstra-Tong, Jane] Monash Univ, Selangor, Malaysia; [Pekerti, Andre A.] Univ Queensland, Sch Business, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia; [Girson, Ilya] Univ Westminster, London W1R 8AL, England; [Herrig, Harald] ESC, Grenoble, France; [Dabic, Marina] Univ Zagreb, Fac Business & Econ, Zagreb 41000, Croatia; [Wan, Paulina] Lingnan Univ, Dept Management, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China; [Palmer, Ian] Univ Technol, Fac Business, Sydney, NSW, Australia; [Elenkov, Detelin S.] Univ Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA; [Furrer, Olivier] Univ Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands; [Potocan, Vojko V.] Univ Maribor, Fac Econ & Business, Maribor, Slovenia; [Wangenheim, Florian V.] Tech Univ Munich, D-8000 Munich, Germany; [Maignan, Isabelle] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; [Perrewe, Pamela L.] Florida State Univ, Tallahassee, FL 32306 USA; [Lenartowicz, Tomasz] Florida Atlantic Univ, Barry Kaye Coll, Boca Raton, FL 33431 USA; [Ledgerwood, Donna E.] Univ N Texas, Denton, TX 76203 USA; [May, Ruth C.] Univ Dallas, Coll Business, Irving, TX 75062 USA; [Weber, Mark J.] Univ Minnesota, Dept Strateg Management, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA; [Jesuino, Jorge C.] Inst Super Ciencias Trabalho & Empresa, Lisbon, Portugal; [Fu, Ping Ping] Chinese Univ Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China; [Naoumova, Irina] Univ Hartford, Hartford, CT 06117 USA; [Casado, Tania] Univ Sao Paulo, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, Brazil; [Danis, Wade M.] George Washington Univ, Washington, DC 20052 USA; [Richards, Malika] Penn State Univ, University Pk, PA 16802 USA; [Butt, Arif N.] Lahore Univ Management Sci, Suleman Dawood Sch Business, Lahore, Pakistan; [Danis, Wade M.] Georgia State Univ, J Mack Robinson Coll Business, Inst Int Business, Atlanta, GA 30303 USA; [Castro, Francisco B.] Univ Porto, CEMPRE, Oporto, Portugal; [Ruiz-Gutierrez, Jaime] Univ Los Andes, Sch Management, Bogota, Colombia; [Milton, Laurie P.] Univ Western Ontario, Richard Ivey Sch Business, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada; [Ansari, Mahfooz A.] Univ Lethbridge, Fac Management, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada; [Brock, David M.] Ben Gurion Univ Negev, Guilford Glazer Sch Management, IL-84105 Beer Sheva, Israel; [Srinivasan, Narasimhan] Univ Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 USA; [Starkus, Arunas] Ctr Int Business & Econ Res, Vilnius, Lithuania; [Dalgic, Tevfik] Univ Texas Dallas, Dallas, TX 75230 USA; [Leon-Darder, Fidel] Univ Valencia, E-46003 Valencia, Spain; [Moon, Yong-lin] Seoul Natl Univ, Seoul 151, South Korea; [Chia, Ho Beng] Natl Univ Singapore, Dept Management & Org, Singapore 0511, Singapore; [Molteni, Mario] Catholic Univ Milan, Milan, Italy; [Kangasniemi, Maria] Univ Kuopio, FIN-70211 Kuopio, Finland; [Mellahi, Kamel] Univ Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, S Yorkshire, England; [Wallace, Alan] Int Univ Japan, Niigata, Japan; [Wallace, Alan] Debrecen Univ Med, H-4012 Debrecen, Hungary; [Wallace, Alan] Mesa State Coll, Grand Junction, CO USA Reprint Address: Ralston, DA, Univ Oklahoma, POB 720302, Norman, OK 73070 USA. E-mail Address:
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Publisher: INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD Publisher Address: WORLD TRADE CENTER BLDG, 29 ROUTE DE PRE-BOIS, CASE POSTALE 896, CH-1215 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND ISSN: 1470-949X 29-char Source Abbrev.: INT J MOB COMMUN ISO Source Abbrev.: Int. J. Mob. Commun. Source Item Page Count: 14 Subject Category: Communication ISI Document Delivery No.: 473NP Record 151 of 290 Author(s): Chang, CT (Chang, Ching Thon); Chang, KH (Chang, Kam Hock); Cheah, WL (Cheah, Whye Lian) Title: Adults' perceptions of being overweight or obese: a focus group study Source: ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 18 (2): 257-264 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: overweight and obese natives; rural community; purposive sample; focus groups; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: STIGMATIZATION; BEHAVIORS Abstract: The objective of this study was to explore the perception of, feelings and attitudes toward overweight or obesity, and the perceived barriers to weight loss among native adults from lower socioeconomic background. A total of six gender- and ethnic-specific focus groups consisted of 38 overweight and obese purposefully and criterion selected adults (21 women and 17 men), participated in this study. An unstructured discussion guide based on the study objectives were used for the focus groups. The results showed that some participants perceived themselves as ugly, felt ashamed of their body size and were frustrated because they did not desire to be overweight. Due to their excess weight, most also expressed they were less effective in their work performances. Although some participants had negative attitudes toward themselves because of excess weight, this appeared to link to self-stigmatization rather than anti-obesity discrimination. The participants remained in the Pre-contemplation stage of losing weight probably because of perceived barriers such as difficulty to resist eating, lack of know how and previous failed attempts to lose weight. Importantly, this study provided some evidence that individuals in the Pre-contemplation stage are unable to take action to lose weight, even if effective strategies are suggested. Addresses: [Chang, Ching Thon; Chang, Kam Hock] Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Med & Hlth Sci, Dept Nursing, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia; [Cheah, Whye Lian] Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Dept Community Med & Publ Hlth, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chang, CT, Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Med & Hlth Sci, Dept Nursing, Lot 77,Seksyen 22 KTLD,Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adru, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Nutrition & Dietetics ISI Document Delivery No.: 471FD Record 152 of 290 Author(s): Sivalal, S (Sivalal, Sadasivan) Title: Health technology assessment in the Asia Pacific region Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH CARE, 25: 196201 Suppl. 1 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Health technology assessment; History; Asia Pacific region KeyWords Plus: CARE Abstract: Objectives: Although health technology assessment (HTA) has been well established in all developed countries, it has not found a firm footing in many developing countries. This is especially true of the Asia Pacific region, which has much of the world population. Methods: The beginnings of HTA in this region go back to the work of Dr. David Banta in China and the establishment of the Asian HTA Network. The Network embarked on increasing awareness and building capacity among personnel from the region. Attempts were made to introduce HTA in countries where it did not exist, as well as to strengthen existing HTA programs. The Network had regular meetings, and also carried out a study on the diffusion and utilization of magnetic resonance imaging in the region. In an attempt to boost the efforts of the Network, the author spearheaded the organization of the Asian Regional HTA Conferences in Kuala Lumpur in 2000 and 2003, and in Manila, Philippines, in 2004. In addition, the author carried out a survey on HTA in the region. There are two broad categories of countries in the region: Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, China, Philippines, Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan, which have formal HTA programs, and others for which informal mechanisms or related activities exist, which include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Results: It is important that once HTA is established, it is used effectively. Perseverance and dedication is needed to ensure the success of an HTA program. Conclusion: Some countries in the region have effective HTA programs, whereas in some, efforts are being made to establish HTA, or HTA-related activities are being carried out in the absence of a formal HTA program. Addresses: Monash Univ Sunway Campus, Sch Med & Hlth Sci, Bandar Sunway 56150, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Sivalal, S, Monash Univ Sunway Campus, Sch Med & Hlth Sci, Bandar Sunway 56150, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ISI Document Delivery No.: 469TP Record 153 of 290 Author(s): Chong, AYL (Chong, Alain Yee-Loong); Ooi, KB (Ooi, Keng-Boon); Lin, B (Lin, Binshan); Tang, SY (Tang, Shu Yi) Title: Influence of interorganizational relationships on SMEs' e-business adoption Source: INTERNET RESEARCH, 19 (3): 313-331 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Channel relationships; Communication technologies; Electronic commerce; Small to medium-sized enterprise; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: SUPPLY CHAIN; EDI ADOPTION; ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; IMPLEMENTATION; TECHNOLOGY; MANAGEMENT; ENVIRONMENT; INTEGRATION; AUSTRALIA; SUCCESS Abstract: Purpose - The objective of this paper is to examine the influence of interorganizational relationships on the adoption of e-business in the supply chain of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach - A questionnaire was distributed to 200 Malaysian SMEs with a response rate of 68 percent. Data were analyzed by employing multiple regression analysis. Findings - Interorganizational relationships such as communication, collaboration and information sharing were found to be significant in affecting Malaysian SMEs' decision to adopt e-business in their supply chain. Contrary to existing literatures, this research found that trust and trading partners' power have no significant influence on the adoption of e-business in the supply chain of Malaysian SMEs. Practical implications - Organizations that would like to adopt e-business in their supply chain with their trading partners will be able to apply strategies based on the findings from this research. Based on these finding, organizations that would like to implement e-business with their trading partners in Malaysia should focus on improving interorganizational relationships such as communication, collaboration and information sharing. Originality/value - The findings created an understanding of what attributes of interorganizational relationships influence the adoption of e-business in the supply chain. In terms of theoretical contributions, this study has extended previous researches conducted in Western countries and provides great potential by advancing the understanding between the association of adoption factors and ebusiness adoption in Malaysian SMEs. SMEs planning to adopt e-business in their supply chain would be able to applied strategies based on the findings from this research. Addresses: [Lin, Binshan] Louisiana State Univ, Coll Business Adm, Shreveport, LA 71105 USA; [Chong, Alain Yee-Loong; Tang, Shu Yi] INTI Int Univ Coll, Fac Comp & Informat Technol, Nilai, Malaysia; [Ooi, Keng-Boon] Jalan Univ, Univ Tunku Abdul Rahman, Fac Business & Finance, Kampar, Malaysia Reprint Address: Lin, B, Louisiana State Univ, Coll Business Adm, Shreveport, LA 71105 USA. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 63 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED Publisher Address: HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 1066-2243 DOI: 10.1108/10662240910965379 29-char Source Abbrev.: INTERNET RES ISO Source Abbrev.: Internet Res. Source Item Page Count: 19 Subject Category: Computer Science, Information Systems; Telecommunications
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ISI Document Delivery No.: 468CE Record 154 of 290 Author(s): Fox, J (Fox, Jefferson); Fujita, Y (Fujita, Yayoi); Ngidang, D (Ngidang, Dimbab); Peluso, N (Peluso, Nancy); Potter, L (Potter, Lesley); Sakuntaladewi, N (Sakuntaladewi, Niken); Sturgeon, J (Sturgeon, Janet); Thomas, D (Thomas, David) Title: Policies, Political-Economy, and Swidden in Southeast Asia Source: HUMAN ECOLOGY, 37 (3): 305-322 Sp. Iss. SI JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review Author Keywords: Policies; Political economy; Political ecology; Swidden; Southeast Asia Abstract: For centuries swidden was an important farming practice found across the girth of Southeast Asia. Today, however, these systems are changing and sometimes disappearing at a pace never before experienced. In order to explain the demise or transitioning of swidden we need to understand the rapid and massive changes that have and are occurring in the political and economic environment in which these farmers operate. Swidden farming has always been characterized by change, but since the onset of modern independent nation states, governments and markets in Southeast Asia have transformed the terms of swiddeners' everyday lives to a degree that is significantly different from that ever experienced before. In this paper we identified six factors that have contributed to the demise or transformation of swidden systems, and support these arguments with examples from China (Xishuangbanna), Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. These trends include classifying swiddeners as ethnic minorities within nation-states, dividing the landscape into forest and permanent agriculture, expansion of forest departments and the rise of conservation, resettlement, privatization and commoditization of land and land-based production, and expansion of market infrastructure and the promotion of industrial agriculture. In addition we note a growing trend toward a transition from rural to urban livelihoods and expanding urban-labor markets. Addresses: [Fox, Jefferson] East West Ctr, Honolulu, HI 96848 USA; [Fujita, Yayoi] Univ Chicago, Dept Anthropol, Chicago, IL 60637 USA; [Ngidang, Dimbab] Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Fac Social Sci, Sarawak, Malaysia; [Peluso, Nancy] Univ Calif Berkeley, Dept Environm Sci Policy & Management, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA; [Potter, Lesley] Australian Natl Univ, Dept Human Geog, Canberra, ACT, Australia; [Sakuntaladewi, Niken] World Agroforestry Ctr, Bogor, Indonesia; [Sturgeon, Janet] Simon Fraser Univ, Dept Geog, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; [Thomas, David] Chiang Mai Univ, World Agroforestry Ctr, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand Reprint Address: Fox, J, East West Ctr, Honolulu, HI 96848 USA. E-mail Address:
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Record 155 of 290 Author(s): Lee, WB (Lee, Wonkyong B.); Fong, GT (Fong, Geoffrey T.); Zanna, MP (Zanna, Mark P.); Borland, R (Borland, Ron); Omar, M (Omar, Maizurah); Sirirassamee, B (Sirirassamee, Buppha) Title: Regret and Rationalization Among Smokers in Thailand and Malaysia: Findings From the International Tobacco Control Southeast Asia Survey Source: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 28 (4): 457-464 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: smoking; regret; rationalization; social norms KeyWords Plus: UNREALISTIC OPTIMISM; ANTICIPATED REGRET; SMOKING; INTENTION; COUNTRIES; BEHAVIOR; QUIT; RISK Abstract: Objective: To test whether differences of history and strength in tobacco control policies will influence social norms, which, in turn, will influence quit intentions, by influencing smokers' regret and rationalization. Design: The data were from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Policy Evaluation Southeast Asia Survey, a cohort survey of representative samples of adult smokers in Thailand (N = 2,000) and Malaysia (N = 2,006). The survey used a stratified multistage sampling design. Main Outcome Measures: Measures included regret, rationalization, social norms, and quit intention. Results: Thai smokers were more likely to have quit intentions than Malaysian smokers. This difference in quit intentions was, in part, explained by the country differences in social norms, regret, and rationalization. Reflecting Thailand's history of stronger tobacco control policies, Thai smokers, compared with Malaysian smokers, perceived more negative social norms toward smoking, were more likely to regret, and less likely to rationalize smoking. Mediational analyses revealed that these differences in social norms, accounted, in part, for the country-quit intention relation and that regret and rationalization accounted, in part, for the social norm-quit intention relation. Conclusion: The results suggest that social norms toward smoking, which are shaped by tobacco control policies, and smokers' regret and rationalization influence quit intentions. Addresses: [Lee, Wonkyong B.; Fong, Geoffrey T.; Zanna, Mark P.] Univ Waterloo, Dept Psychol, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; [Borland, Ron] Canc Council Victoria, Carlton, Vic, Australia; [Omar, Maizurah] Univ Sains Malaysia, Clearinghouse Tobacco Control Natl Poison Ctr, George Town, Malaysia; [Sirirassamee, Buppha] Mahidol Univ, Inst Populat & Social Res, Bangkok 10700, Thailand Reprint Address: Lee, WB, Univ Waterloo, Dept Psychol, 200 Univ Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada. E-mail Address:
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Source: APPLIED ECONOMICS, 41 (15): 1893-1902 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: LONG-RUN RELATIONSHIPS; EXCHANGE-RATE MODEL; COINTEGRATION VECTORS; RESTRICTIONS; EXPECTATIONS; DYNAMICS; MARK Abstract: This study examines the validity of four different variants of the monetary model of exchange rate determination for Malaysia covering both the pre- and post-crisis periods using the vector errorcorrection models. The findings demonstrate that for both periods, the variables used are cointegrated. Tests tend to suggest that of the four variants of monetary model, the sticky-price model holds in both periods and the flexible-price model holds only in the post-crisis period. The proportionality between the exchange rate and relative money does not hold in any period. The plotted actual and fitted exchange rates for both sub-samples show that the models are able to track the actual exchange rate trend quiet well. Addresses: [Masih, A. Mansur M.] King Fahd Univ Petr & Minerals, Dept Finance & Econ, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; [Chin, Lee; Azali, M.] Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Econ, Selangor Darul, Ehsan, Malaysia Reprint Address: Masih, AMM, King Fahd Univ Petr & Minerals, Dept Finance & Econ, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 34 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0003-6846 DOI: 10.1080/00036840601131797 29-char Source Abbrev.: APPL ECON ISO Source Abbrev.: Appl. Econ. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 470KG Record 157 of 290 Author(s): Tan, ACK (Tan, Anthony C. K.); Goh, KL (Goh, Kim-Leng) Title: FINANCIAL DISINTERMEDIATION IN THE 1990s: IMPLICATIONS ON MONETARY POLICY IN MALAYSIA Source: HITOTSUBASHI JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS, 50 (1): 1-27 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: bank lending channel; capital market; cointegration; VAR KeyWords Plus: UNIT-ROOT; ERROR-CORRECTION; MONEY; TRANSMISSION; CREDIT; TESTS; COINTEGRATION; HYPOTHESIS; CHANNELS; DEMAND Abstract: The increased financial disintermediation that characterizes the Malaysia's financial system since the early 1990s has contributed towards changes in the dynamics of monetary transmission mechanism. Using quarterly data from 1980: 1 to 2005: 4, we found a greater effectiveness of monetary policy during the pre-1990:3 period, but the post-1990:3 period poses much difficulty for the conduct of monetary policy. Innovations in the financial market appeared to have led to lower output variability. Further, when the real interest rate is made a function of financial disintermediation, the real interest rate
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appeared to have lost its significance in influencing real variables in the post-1990: 3 period. This study did not, however, find evidence in support of the significance of the real interest rate in affecting real variables through the direct financing channel via the capital market. Addresses: [Tan, Anthony C. K.; Goh, Kim-Leng] Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Goh, KL, Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0360-5442 DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2008.10.005 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENERGY ISO Source Abbrev.: Energy Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Thermodynamics; Energy & Fuels ISI Document Delivery No.: 465LT Record 159 of 290 Author(s): Vicknasingam, B (Vicknasingam, Balasingam); Narayanan, S (Narayanan, Suresh); Navaratnam, V (Navaratnam, Visweswaran) Title: Prevalence rates and risk factors for hepatitis C among drug users not in treatment in Malaysia Source: DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 28 (4): 447-454 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: hepatitis C; risk factor; drug users not in treatment; risk behaviour; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: HUMAN-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-VIRUS; ODDS RATIO; INFECTION; HIV; BEHAVIORS; SEROPREVALENCE; EPIDEMIOLOGY; COINFECTION; INJECTORS; EQUIPMENT Abstract: Introduction and Aims. The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among heroin dependants in treatment was estimated at 89.9%; however, virtually no information exists on the prevalence or risk behaviour among the larger population of drug users not in treatment. This study assessed the prevalence of HCV and associated risk factors among this group with a view to designing more effective intervention programs. Design and Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 552 not-in-treatment drug users recruited from five key urban centres across peninsular Malaysia with on-site serological testing for HCV and HIV seropositivity was conducted. Results. HCV prevalence was 65.4% for the overall sample, but higher among injecting drug users (67.1%) relative to non-injecting drug users (30.8%). Bivariate analysis suggested seven risk factors though only sharing injecting paraphernalia and lifetime homosexual/bisexual behaviour remained significant in multivariate analysis. Discussion and Conclusions. With the majority (65.9%) sharing injecting equipment and about the same proportion (65.4%) being HCV positive, the risk of further transmission to new drug users is high. It is imperative that the nascent needle and syringe exchange and condom distribution program and its ancillary serviceslaunched in 2005 to fight HIV-be fine tuned, as a first step, to control HCV. With its greater infectivity and non-symptomatic character, HCV is more insidious. Given the shared risk factors of HCV and HIV, routine screening of drug users for HCV-currently non-existent-should be instituted. This, with other intervention measures, will help detect and control HCV at an earlier stage while also checking the spread of HIV. [Vicknasingam B, Narayanan S, Navaratnam V. Prevalence rates and risk factors for hepatitis C among drug users not in treatment in Malaysia. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009;28:447-454]. Addresses: [Vicknasingam, Balasingam; Navaratnam, Visweswaran] Univ Sains Malaysia, Ctr Drug Res, George Town 11800, Malaysia; [Narayanan, Suresh] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Social Sci, George Town 11800, Malaysia Reprint Address: Vicknasingam, B, Univ Sains Malaysia, Ctr Drug Res, George Town 11800, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2009.00087.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: DRUG ALCOHOL REV ISO Source Abbrev.: Drug Alcohol Rev. Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Substance Abuse ISI Document Delivery No.: 466JR Record 160 of 290 Author(s): Rahman, ZA (Rahman, Zairina Abdul); Atiya, AS (Atiya, Abdul Sallam) Title: Prevalence of Work-Related Upper Limbs Symptoms (WRULS) Among Office Workers Source: ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (3): 252-258 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: upper limbs symptoms; computer user KeyWords Plus: CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS; UPPER-EXTREMITY DISORDERS; MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS; MOUSE USE; COMPUTER; NECK; DISCOMFORT; DURATION; HEALTH; IMPACT Abstract: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of work-related upper limbs symptoms (WRULS) among office workers and factors associated with it. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the information. A total of 463 (87.7%) office workers from selected government agencies participated in this study. The mean age of the respondents was 34.1 years (range = 18-55 years). Majority (91.6%) were Malay and female (72.8%), and 58.1% were from clerical group. Mean duration of work was 8.7 years. This study found that prevalence of WRULS was 33.0% (95% CI [confidence interval] = 28.8%, 37.3%). Computer users at work had 2.0 (95% CI = 1.1, 3.4) higher odds ratio of developing WRULS and those who used it for 5 hours and more per day had 7.5 (95% CI = 2.3, 24.2) higher odds ratio of developing WRULS. Hand-intensive hobbies and higher education were also found to be associated with WRULS. Addresses: [Rahman, Zairina Abdul] Univ Sains Islam Malaysia, Fac Med & Hlth Sci, Persiaran MPAJ, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia Reprint Address: Rahman, ZA, Univ Sains Islam Malaysia, Fac Med & Hlth Sci, Persiaran MPAJ, Level 13,Menara B, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 24 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Publisher Address: 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA ISSN: 1010-5395 DOI: 10.1177/1010539509341423 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA-PAC J PUBLIC HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia-Pac. J. Public Health Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ISI Document Delivery No.: 464HI Record 161 of 290 Author(s): Lim, KP (Lim, Kian-Ping) Title: Efficiency tests of the UK financial futures markets and the impact of electronic trading systems: a
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note on relative market efficiency Source: APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS, 16 (11): 1129-1132 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: IMPOSSIBILITY Abstract: The literature on weak-form efficient market hypothesis (EMH) has experienced a phenomenal growth over the past few decades, with the empirical framework mostly directed towards testing the absolute version of market efficiency. Evans (2006) represents a small amount of studies that addressed the relative efficiency of financial markets. The present paper discusses the limitations of absolute market efficiency and surveys some measures proposed for assessing relative efficiency in extant literature. Addresses: [Lim, Kian-Ping] Univ Malaysia Sabah, Labuan Sch Int Business & Finance, Ft Labuan 87015, Malaysia; [Lim, Kian-Ping] Monash Univ, Dept Econometr & Business Stat, Caulfield, Vic 3145, Australia Reprint Address: Lim, KP, Univ Malaysia Sabah, Labuan Sch Int Business & Finance, POB 80594, Ft Labuan 87015, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 14 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 1350-4851 DOI: 10.1080/13504850701335350 29-char Source Abbrev.: APPL ECON LETTERS ISO Source Abbrev.: Appl. Econ. Lett. Source Item Page Count: 4 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 463WC Record 162 of 290 Author(s): Watts, M (Watts, M.); Lawson, M (Lawson, M.) Title: Using a meta-analysis activity to make critical reflection explicit in teacher education Source: TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION, 25 (5): 609-616 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Teacher education; Teacher reflection; Self-directed improvement Abstract: This paper describes how the development of critical reflection in student teachers has been made an explicit part of a teacher education programme. Using a rubric presented by Ward and McCotter, (2004) and supported by an online discussion forum, the rubric was used in a meta-analysis activity where students identified the quality of critical reflection in their lesson evaluations. The evidence suggests that the activity can result in a qualitative improvement in the nature of critical reflection. The intervention also appeared to generate a growing acknowledgement by students that writing lesson evaluations, is a valuable process which can enhance their practice. (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Addresses: [Watts, M.; Lawson, M.] Univ Cumbria, Lancaster LA1 3JD, England Reprint Address: Watts, M, Alice Smith Secondary Sch, Equine Pk Campus, Kuala Lumpur 43300, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Cited Reference Count: 19 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0742-051X DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2008.11.019 29-char Source Abbrev.: TEACH TEACH EDUC ISO Source Abbrev.: Teach. Teach. Educ. Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 460IY Record 163 of 290 Author(s): Anyi, KWU (Anyi, Kevin Wan Utap); Zainab, AN (Zainab, A. N.); Anuar, NB (Anuar, N. B.) Title: Bibliometric studies on single journals: a review Source: MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE, 14 (1): 17-55 APR 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review Author Keywords: Single journal study; Bibliometrics; Journal productivity KeyWords Plus: IN-MUSIC-EDUCATION; CITATION ANALYSIS; OF-DOCUMENTATION; IMPACT FACTOR; SCIENTOMETRICS; INFORMATION; LIBRARY; SCIENCE; AUTHORS; HEALTH Abstract: This paper covers a total of 82 bibliometric studies on single journals (62 studies cover unique titles) published between 1998 and 2008 grouped into the following fields; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (12 items); Medical and Health Sciences (19 items); Sciences and Technology (30 items) and Library and Information Sciences (21 items). Under each field the studies are described in accordance to their geographical location in the following order, United Kingdom, United States and Americana, Europe, Asia (India, Africa and Malaysia). For each study, elements described are (a) the journal's publication characteristics and indexation information; (b) the objectives; (c) the sampling and bibliometric measures used; and (d) the results observed. A list of journal titles studied is appended. The results show that (a) bibliometric studies cover journals in various fields; (b) there are several revisits of some journals which are considered important; (c) Asian and African contributions is high (41.4% of total studies; 43.5% covering unique titles), United States (30.4% of total; 31.0% on unique titles), Europe (18.2% of total and 14.5% on unique titles) and the United Kingdom (10% of total and 11% on unique titles); (d) a high number of bibliometrists are Indians and as such coverage of Indian journals is high (28% of total studies; 30.6% of unique titles); and (e) the quality of the journals and their importance either nationally or internationally are inferred from their indexation status. Addresses: [Anyi, Kevin Wan Utap; Zainab, A. N.] Univ Malaya, MLIS Programme, Fac Comp Sci & Informat Technol, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Anuar, N. B.] Univ Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, Devon, England Reprint Address: Anyi, KWU, Univ Malaya, MLIS Programme, Fac Comp Sci & Informat Technol, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ISSN: 1394-6234 29-char Source Abbrev.: MALAYS J LIBR INF SCI ISO Source Abbrev.: Malays. J. Libr. Sci. Source Item Page Count: 39 Subject Category: Information Science & Library Science ISI Document Delivery No.: 462DQ Record 164 of 290 Author(s): Abu Bakar, AB (Abu Bakar, Ahmad Bakeri) Title: Perceived value of satisfaction with services provided to faculties among liaison librarians Source: MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE, 14 (1): 105-111 APR 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Liaison librarian; Reference librarians; Faculty satisfaction; University libraries; Academic libraries; Malaysia Abstract: This study examines the changes in the way the information services are delivered to the faculty. One of the delivery methods for the faculty adopted by most academic libraries in Malaysia is putting in place a liaison programme. Generally, online resources have made faculty less reliant on the partnership under the programme for help with teaching and research, while electronic communication, such as e-mail, with the library has the potential to make the partnership more lasting and effective. Under this programme, a reference librarian is appointed as a liaison librarian for each Faculty to which he/she is responsible. The study revealed that the liaison librarians have no choice but to upgrade their competencies which they lack in order to perform their responsibilities up to the expected level of excellence demanded by the faculty. They must promote, collaborate and maintain good rapport with the faculty. Addresses: Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Kulliyah Informat & Commun Technol, Dept Lib & Informat Sci, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Abu Bakar, AB, Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Kulliyah Informat & Commun Technol, Dept Lib & Informat Sci, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 10 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: UNIV MALAYA, FAC COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECH Publisher Address: UNIV MALAYA, FAC COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECH, KUALA LUMPUR, 50603, MALAYSIA ISSN: 1394-6234 29-char Source Abbrev.: MALAYS J LIBR INF SCI ISO Source Abbrev.: Malays. J. Libr. Sci. Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Information Science & Library Science ISI Document Delivery No.: 462DQ Record 165 of 290 Author(s): Lean, HH (Lean, Hooi Hooi); Smyth, R (Smyth, Russell) Title: Long memory in US disaggregated petroleum consumption: Evidence from univariate and multivariate LM tests for fractional integration Source: ENERGY POLICY, 37 (8): 3205-3211 AUG 2009
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Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Energy consumption; Fractional integration; Long memory KeyWords Plus: UNIT-ROOT PROPERTIES; ENERGY-CONSUMPTION; STRUCTURAL BREAKS; CRUDE-OIL; INFLATION RATES; ECONOMIC-GROWTH; PANEL-DATA; COUNTRIES; GDP; OUTPUT Abstract: Previous studies that have tested for a unit root in aggregate energy consumption have potentially reached misleading conclusions because they fail to allow for the possibility that energy consumption might be fractionally integrated and do not distinguish between different types of energy consumption. This study tests for long memory in disaggregated petroleum consumption in the United States using univariate and multivariate Lagrange multiplier (LM) tests for fractional integration. The results point strongly to the need to distinguish between different forms of energy consumption and allow for a generalization of the I(0)/I(1) dichotomy when considering the order of integration of energy consumption. Allowing for short-run dynamics, the univariate test suggests that less than 50% of the series are fractionally integrated. Consistent with expectations the non-stationary series are found to have the highest mean and standard deviation. The multivariate test suggests that petroleum consumption in the commercial and industrial sectors is clearly fractionally integrated when allowing for short-run dynamics, and, as such, exhibits persistent effects, while petroleum consumption in the residential sector is a stationary process. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Smyth, Russell] Monash Univ, Dept Econ, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia; [Lean, Hooi Hooi] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Social Sci, Econ Program, George Town, Malaysia Reprint Address: Smyth, R, Monash Univ, Dept Econ, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 59 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 0301-4215 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.04.017 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENERG POLICY ISO Source Abbrev.: Energy Policy Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 463GE Record 166 of 290 Author(s): Swami, V (Swami, Viren); Arteche, A (Arteche, Adriane); Chamorro-Premuzic, T (ChamorroPremuzic, Tomas); Maakip, I (Maakip, Ismail); Stanistreet, D (Stanistreet, Debbi); Furnham, A (Furnham, Adrian) Title: Lay perceptions of current and future health, the causes of illness, and the nature of recovery: Explaining health and illness in Malaysia Source: BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 14: 519-540 Part 3 SEP 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: AFRICAN-AMERICANS; CONSPIRACY BELIEFS; MENTAL-ILLNESS; BIRTHCONTROL; RESPONSIBILITY; QUESTIONNAIRE; SCHIZOPHRENIA; PREVENTION; PREGNANCY; KNOWLEDGE Abstract: This study examined beliefs about the causes and determinants of health, illness, and recovery
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in an opportunistic sample from Malaysia. In all, 371 women and 350 men completed the Health and Illness Scale, a 124-item scale that examined beliefs about current and future health, and beliefs about the causes of illness and recovery. Each of the four subscales of the Health Illness Scale were factor analysed to reveal the underlying structure. Results showed the emergence of a number of distinct factors in the case of each subscale, of which environmental, life-style, psychological, religious, and faterelated factors were fairly stable across subscales. Results also showed a number of differences in beliefs between religious groups, and that religiosity and sex were the strongest predictors of beliefs across the four subscales. The results are discussed in terms of the available cross-cultural literature on lay beliefs about health. Addresses: [Swami, Viren] Univ Westminster, Dept Psychol, London W1B 2UW, England; [Arteche, Adriane; Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas] Univ London, Dept Psychol, Goldsmiths Coll, London, England; [Maakip, Ismail] Univ Malaysia Sabah, Sch Psychol & Social Work, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; [Stanistreet, Debbi] Univ Liverpool, Div Publ Hlth, Liverpool L69 3BX, Merseyside, England; [Furnham, Adrian] UCL, Dept Psychol, London, England Reprint Address: Swami, V, Univ Westminster, Dept Psychol, 309 Regent St, London W1B 2UW, England. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 47 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOC Publisher Address: ST ANDREWS HOUSE, 48 PRINCESS RD EAST, LEICESTER LE1 7DR, LEICS, ENGLAND ISSN: 1359-107X DOI: 10.1348/135910708X370781 29-char Source Abbrev.: BR J HEALTH PSYCHOL ISO Source Abbrev.: Br. J. Health Psychol. Source Item Page Count: 22 Subject Category: Psychology, Clinical ISI Document Delivery No.: 462FC Record 167 of 290 Author(s): Parkinson, CM (Parkinson, Carla M.); Hammond, D (Hammond, David); Fong, GT (Fong, Geoffrey T.); Borland, R (Borland, Ron); Omar, M (Omar, Maizurah); Sirirassamee, B (Sirirassamee, Buppha); Awang, R (Awang, Rahmat); Driezen, P (Driezen, Pete); Thompson, M (Thompson, Mary) Title: Smoking Beliefs and Behavior Among Youth in Malaysia and Thailand Source: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR, 33 (4): 366-375 JUL-AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: smoking; beliefs; youth; Thailand; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: SELF-REPORTED SMOKING; CIGARETTE-SMOKING; TOBACCO CONTROL; SOUTHEAST-ASIA; ADOLESCENTS; SUSCEPTIBILITY; SMOKERS; VALIDITY; GENDER Abstract: Objective: To characterize smoking beliefs among Thai and Malaysian youth and to examine associations with gender, antismoking media exposure, and smoking status. Methods: Nationally representative samples of youth completed self-administered questionnaires. Results: A substantial proportion of youth reported positive beliefs about smoking. Those reporting positive beliefs were more likely to be susceptible to smoking. Youth who noticed antismoking media were less likely to report positive beliefs about smoking. Conclusions: As in Western countries, beliefs about smoking held by youth in Southeast Asia are associated with smoking status. Antismoking media may be an important means of targeting beliefs about smoking among youth.
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Addresses: [Parkinson, Carla M.; Hammond, David; Driezen, Pete] Univ Waterloo, Dept Hlth Studies & Gerontol, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; [Fong, Geoffrey T.] Univ Waterloo, Dept Psychol, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; [Thompson, Mary] Univ Waterloo, Dept Stat & Actuarial Sci, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; [Borland, Ron] Canc Council Victoria, Carlton, Vic, Australia; [Omar, Maizurah] Univ Sains Malaysia, Natl Poison Ctr, George Town, Malaysia; [Sirirassamee, Buppha] Mahidol Univ, Inst Populat & Social Res, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand; [Awang, Rahmat] Univ Sains Malaysia, Natl Poison Ctr, Minden, Penang, Malaysia Reprint Address: Hammond, D, Univ Waterloo, Dept Hlth Studies & Gerontol, 200 Univ Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 32 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: PNG PUBLICATIONS Publisher Address: PO BOX 4593, STAR CITY, WV 26504-4593 USA ISSN: 1087-3244 29-char Source Abbrev.: AM J HEALTH BEHAV ISO Source Abbrev.: Am. J. Health Behav. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ISI Document Delivery No.: 461WT Record 168 of 290 Author(s): Gomez, ET (Gomez, Edmund Terence) Title: The Rise and Fall of Capital: Corporate Malaysia in Historical Perspective Source: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ASIA, 39 (3): 345-381 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Malaysia; developmental state; Alfred Chandler; neo-liberalism; corporate development; affirmative action Abstract: This article argues that better informed insights into the benefits and repercussions of the form of development of East Asian economies could be obtained when the theoretical perspectives from two different bodies of literature are employed collectively. If the concepts from the discipline of political economy-specifically the body of literature dealing with the developmental state now commonly deployed in analyses of East Asian economies-are used in combination with concepts from the literature on business history based on the work of Alfred Chandler, the reasons for the rise and fall of major enterprises in East Asia can be better understood. A case study of enterprise and economic development in Malaysia is presented to substantiate this argument. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Gomez, ET, Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 75 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0047-2336 DOI: 10.1080/00472330902944404
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29-char Source Abbrev.: J CONTEMP ASIA ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Contemp. Asia Source Item Page Count: 37 Subject Category: Area Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 459JY Record 169 of 290 Author(s): Ang, QQ (Ang, Q. Q.); Wing, YK (Wing, Y. K.); He, Y (He, Y.); Sulaiman, AH (Sulaiman, A. H.); Chiu, NY (Chiu, N. -Y.); Shen, YC (Shen, Y. -C.); Wang, G (Wang, G.); Zhang, C (Zhang, C.); Lee, KH (Lee, K. -H.); Singh, P (Singh, P.); Granger, RE (Granger, R. E.); Raskin, J (Raskin, J.); Dossenbach, M (Dossenbach, M.) Title: Association between painful physical symptoms and clinical outcomes in East Asian patients with major depressive disorder: a 3-month prospective observational study Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, 63 (7): 1041-1049 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: QUALITY-OF-LIFE; STAR-ASTERISK-D; SOMATIC SYMPTOMS; PRIMARY-CARE; LATIN-AMERICA; REMISSION; HEALTH; SEVERITY; IMPACT; CHINA Abstract: Aims: Reports from non-Asian populations indicate that painful physical symptoms (PPS) are associated with poorer clinical and functional outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD). The purpose of this study is to report comparative changes in disease severity, treatment patterns and quality of life observed in East Asian patients with MDD, with and without PPS, as assessed prospectively over a 3month observation period. Methods: This observational study enrolled 909 patients with MDD in psychiatric care settings in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. Patients were classified as PPS positive (PPS+) or negative (PPS)) based on mean modified Somatic Symptom Inventory scores of 2 or < 2 respectively. The Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGI-S) and 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD(17)) determined depression severity; a visual analogue scale (VAS) determined pain severity; and the EuroQoL (EQ-5D) assessed well-being after 3 months observation. Results: Of the 909 enrolees, 355/471 (75.4%) of PPS+ patients and 363/438 (82.9%) of PPS) patients completed the study (p = 0.006). PPS+ patients improved less than PPS) patients on depression, pain and quality of life measures during the study (HAMD17 p < 0.001, CGI-S p < 0.001, VAS p = 0.008 and EQ-5D p = 0.004). Fewer PPS+ patients (46.5%) achieved remission compared with PPS) patients (69.4%, p < 0.001). Conclusion: As the presence of PPS is associated with poorer outcomes in East Asian MDD patients, clinical management should aim to address both the mental and PPS associated with MDD. Addresses: [Raskin, J.] Eli Lilly & Co, Lilly Res Labs, Toronto, ON M1N 2E8, Canada; [Ang, Q. Q.] Eli Lilly Asia Inc, Shanghai, Peoples R China; [Wing, Y. K.] Chinese Univ Hong Kong, Shatin Hosp, Dept Psychiat, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China; [He, Y.] Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ, Shanghai Mental Hlth Ctr, Shanghai 200030, Peoples R China; [Sulaiman, A. H.] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Psychol Med, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Chiu, N. -Y.] Changhua Christian Hosp, Dept Psychiat, Changhua, Taiwan; [Shen, Y. -C.] Tzu Chi Gen Hosp & Univ, Dept Psychiat, Hualien, Taiwan; [Wang, G.] An Ding Hosp, Beijing, Peoples R China; [Zhang, C.] Harbine First Spec Hosp, Harbin, Peoples R China; [Lee, K. -H.] Dongguk Univ Hosp, Gyeongju, South Korea; [Singh, P.; Granger, R. E.] Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd, Intercontinental Informat Sci, Sydney, NSW, Australia; [Dossenbach, M.] Eli Lilly GmbH, Vienna, Austria Reprint Address: Raskin, J, Eli Lilly & Co, Lilly Res Labs, 3650 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M1N 2E8, Canada. E-mail Address:
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This study was supported by a research grant from Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, USA. Drs Ang, Granger, Raskin and Dossenbach and Ms Singh were involved in the analysis and interpretation of the study data, drafting and review of the manuscript and approval of the final version of the manuscript. Drs Wing, He, Sulaiman, Chiu, Shen, Wang, Zhang and Lee were involved in the acquisition of data, review of the manuscript and approval of the final version of the manuscript. Dr Dossenbach was also involved in the design of the study. Cited Reference Count: 34 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 1368-5031 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02107.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: INT J CLIN PRACT ISO Source Abbrev.: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Source Item Page Count: 9 Subject Category: Medicine, General & Internal; Pharmacology & Pharmacy ISI Document Delivery No.: 459SI Record 170 of 290 Author(s): Shiratuddin, N (Shiratuddin, Norshuhada); Sarif, SM (Sarif, Siti Mahfuzah) Title: The m(d)-Matrix: a learning tool in the mobile application development course Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, 7 (4): 494-514 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: decision-making matrix; mobile application development; software development methodology; SDM; learning tool; mobile communications Abstract: An electronic decision matrix-based on the Pugh method, called the m(d)-Matrix, to be used as one of the learning tools in a mobile development course, is introduced. The m(d)-Matrix is designed and developed to assist developers (especially the novice) to choose the methodology that suits the requirements of their mobile development projects based on Software Development Methodology (SDM) properties. Detailed descriptions of how the m(d)-Matrix can be used in facilitating the learning process of mobile development are elaborated in this paper. The results from the users' perceived usefulness evaluation are also discussed in this paper. Addresses: [Shiratuddin, Norshuhada; Sarif, Siti Mahfuzah] Univ Utara Malaysia, Coll Arts & Sci, Grad Dept Comp Sci, Uum Sintok 06010, Malaysia Reprint Address: Shiratuddin, N, Univ Utara Malaysia, Coll Arts & Sci, Grad Dept Comp Sci, Uum Sintok 06010, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ISI Document Delivery No.: 459FI Record 171 of 290 Author(s): Mahadeva, S (Mahadeva, Sanjiv); Wee, HL (Wee, Hwee-Lin); Goh, KL (Goh, Khean-Lee); Thumboo, J (Thumboo, Julian) Title: Quality of life in South East Asian patients who consult for dyspepsia: Validation of the short form Nepean Dyspepsia Index Source: HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES, 7: Art. No. 45 MAY 23 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: 10-ITEM SHORT-FORM; FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA; SEVERITY; IMPACT; RESPONSIVENESS; QUESTIONNAIRE; VALIDITY; TRIAL; SCALE; ULCER Abstract: Background: Treatment objectives for dyspepsia include improvements in both symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). There is a lack of disease-specific instruments measuring HRQoL in South East Asian dyspeptics. Objectives: To validate English and locally translated version of the Short-Form Nepean Dyspepsia Index (SF-NDI) in Malaysian patients who consult for dyspepsia. Methods: The English version of the SF-NDI was culturally adapted locally and a Malay translation was developed using standard procedures. English and Malay versions of the SF-NDI were assessed against the SF-36 and the Leeds Dyspepsia Questionnaire (LDQ), examining internal consistency, test-retest reliability and construct validity. Results: Pilot testing of the translated Malay and original English versions of the SF-NDI in twenty subjects did not identify any cross-cultural adaptation problems. 143 patients (86 English-speaking and 57 Malay speaking) with dyspepsia were interviewed and the overall response rate was 100% with nil missing data. The median total SF-NDI score for both languages were 72.5 and 60.0 respectively. Testretest reliability was good with intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.90 (English) and 0.83 (Malay), while internal consistency of SF-NDI subscales revealed a values ranging from 0.83-0.88 (English) and 0.830.90 (Malay). In both languages, SF-NDI sub-scales and total score demonstrated lower values in patients with more severe symptoms and in patients with functional vs organic dyspepsia (known groups validity), although these were less marked in the Malay language version. There was moderate to good correlation (r = 0.3-0.6) between all SF-NDI subscales and various domains of the SF-36 (convergent validity). Conclusion: This study demonstrates that both English and Malay versions of the SF-NDI are reliable and probably valid instruments for measuring HRQoL in Malaysian patients with dyspepsia. Addresses: [Mahadeva, Sanjiv; Goh, Khean-Lee] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Med, Div Gastroenterol, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Wee, Hwee-Lin; Thumboo, Julian] Singapore Gen Hosp, Dept Rheumatol & Immunol, Singapore 0316, Singapore; [Wee, Hwee-Lin] Natl Univ Singapore, Dept Pharm, Singapore 0511, Singapore; [Thumboo, Julian] Natl Univ Singapore, Yong Loo Lin Sch Med, Dept Med, Singapore 0511, Singapore Reprint Address: Mahadeva, S, Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Med, Div Gastroenterol, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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29-char Source Abbrev.: HEALTH QUAL LIFE OUTCOMES ISO Source Abbrev.: Health Qual. Life Outcomes Source Item Page Count: 9 Subject Category: Health Care Sciences & Services; Health Policy & Services ISI Document Delivery No.: 458OM Record 172 of 290 Author(s): Abu Saleh, M (Abu Saleh, M.); Ali, MY (Ali, M. Yunus) Title: Determinants of importer commitment in international exchange: An agenda for future research Source: JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION, 15 (2): 186-205 MAY 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review Author Keywords: determinants of commitment; importer commitment; importer behaviour; internationalisation process KeyWords Plus: BUYER-SELLER RELATIONSHIPS; MARKETING CHANNELS; DISTRIBUTOR COMMITMENT; ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT; COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT; INDUSTRIAL CHANNELS; SUPPLIER COMMITMENT; PSYCHIC DISTANCE; TRUST Abstract: Commitment has received great attention in the inter-organisational relationship literature but there is widespread debate and contention on what constitutes its key determinants, specifically in an import supplier context. Furthermore, inconsistencies in empirical findings of the buyer-seller relationship studies limit the theoretical development and use of internationalization theories in management practice. Yet this area warrants attention as it may assist in enabling the integration of the spectrum of importer commitment in the importer-exporter relationship. Essentially, this paper integrates and synthesises over eighty conceptual and empirical studies on commitment in the buyer-seller relationship from different contexts including grounding on internationalisation process theory, resource based theory of the firm and transaction costs economics. Conceptual arguments are assessed and empirical findings are evaluated across studies with the aim of developing a framework. With the support of three basic theories and extant literature, ten antecedents of importer commitment are identified. The causal direct and some indirect relationships are specified. Seventeen propositions are offered to guide future research efforts in this important field. Addresses: [Ali, M. Yunus] Monash Univ, Sch Business, Kelana Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Cited Reference Count: 102 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ECONTENT MANAGEMENT Publisher Address: PO BOX 1027, MALENY, QUEENSLAND 4552, AUSTRALIA ISSN: 1833-3672 29-char Source Abbrev.: J MANAG ORGAN ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Manag. Organ. Source Item Page Count: 20 Subject Category: Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 456KB Record 173 of 290 Author(s): Dahlan, ND (Dahlan, N. D.); Jones, PJ (Jones, P. J.); Alexander, DK (Alexander, D. K.); Salleh, E (Salleh, E.); Alias, J (Alias, J.) Title: Evidence base prioritisation of indoor comfort perceptions in Malaysian typical multi-storey hostels Source: BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT, 44 (10): 2158-2165 OCT 2009
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Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Typical multi-storey hostels; Prioritisation of indoor comfort; Thermal comfort; Visual comfort; Acoustic comfort; Balcony; Questionnaire survey KeyWords Plus: RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; THERMAL COMFORT; ENVIRONMENT; SATISFACTION; PERFORMANCE; MODEL Abstract: This study focuses on assessing the effects of the indoor climate in typical multi-storey hostels in Malaysia on student occupants through objective, subjective and evidence based prioritisation measurements. The objective measurements consisted of operative temperature: daylight ratio; luminance and indoor noise level. The subjective measurements were sampled from the student occupants' thermal, visual, acoustics and overall indoor comfort votes. The prioritisation measurement using Multiple Linear Regression and Friedman Tests assessed the relationship between physical indoor thermal, visual and acoustics conditions and students' overall indoor comfort perception vote. Findings suggest that subjective sensor ratings were significantly more reliable than objective measurements at predicting overall indoor comfort. Moreover, students living in hostel rooms with projected balconies voted that they were more satisfied with their indoor condition than the ones living in rooms without projected balconies. The results of this study also provide evidence that student occupants were more concerned with their rooms' thermal condition then followed by acoustics and finally visual conditions. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Dahlan, N. D.; Jones, P. J.; Alexander, D. K.] Cardiff Univ, Welsh Sch Architecture, Cardiff CF10 3NB, S Glam, Wales; [Salleh, E.] Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Architecture, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; [Alias, J.] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Dept Architecture, Ukm Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Dahlan, ND, Cardiff Univ, Welsh Sch Architecture, Bute Bldg,King Edward 7th Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB, S Glam, Wales. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 23 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0360-1323 DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.03.010 29-char Source Abbrev.: BLDG ENVIRON ISO Source Abbrev.: Build. Environ. Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Engineering, Civil ISI Document Delivery No.: 457BV Record 174 of 290 Author(s): Khalifah, NA (Khalifah, Noor Aini); Adam, R (Adam, Radziah) Title: Productivity Spillovers from FDI in Malaysian Manufacturing: Evidence from Micro-panel Data Source: ASIAN ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 23 (2): 143-167 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: productivity spillovers; FDI; technology transfer; C23; F23; L6 KeyWords Plus: FOREIGN DIRECT-INVESTMENT; DOMESTIC FIRMS; TECHNOLOGY-TRANSFER; UNITED-KINGDOM; INWARD INVESTMENT; UK; EFFICIENCY; OWNERSHIP; INDUSTRY;
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COMPETITION Abstract: Using an establishment-level panel dataset for the Malaysian manufacturing industries for 2000-2004, we argue that differences in the proxies and degrees of foreign shareholdings in measuring foreign presence lead to opposite signs and/or significance of spillover effects. The results show significant evidence of positive productivity spillovers to local establishments in the same industry, based on a broad measure of foreign presence. However, there is no evidence of positive spillover when employment share is used as a proxy for foreign presence. Furthermore, significant negative spillover effects are related to higher employment shares of wholly foreign-owned establishments. Although there is no significant difference in labor productivity between wholly foreign-owned and locally-owned establishments, both majority and minority foreign-owned establishments have significantly lower levels of labor productivity than locally-owned establishments in Malaysia. Addresses: [Khalifah, Noor Aini] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sch Econ, Fac Econ & Business, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; [Adam, Radziah] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Distance Educ, George Town 11800, Malaysia Reprint Address: Khalifah, NA, Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sch Econ, Fac Econ & Business, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 58 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 1351-3958 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8381.2009.02011.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIAN ECON J ISO Source Abbrev.: Asian Econ. J. Source Item Page Count: 25 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 456TK Record 175 of 290 Author(s): Sam, IC (Sam, I-Ching); Wong, LP (Wong, Li-Ping); Rampal, S (Rampal, Sanjay); Leong, YH (Leong, Yin-Hui); Pang, CF (Pang, Chan-Fu); Tai, YT (Tai, Yong-Ting); Tee, HC (Tee, Hwee-Ching); Kahar-Bador, M (Kahar-Bador, Maria) Title: Maternal Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Malaysia Source: JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 44 (6): 610-612 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Human papillomavirus; Papillomavirus vaccine; Patient acceptance of healthcare; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: HPV VACCINATION; ATTITUDES Abstract: Acceptability rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination by 362 Malaysian mothers were 65.7% and 55.8% for daughters and sons, respectively. Younger mothers, and those who knew someone with cancer, were more willing to vaccinate their daughters. If the vaccine was routine and cost free, acceptability rate was 97.8%. (C) 2009 Society for Adolescent Medicine. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Sam, I-Ching; Leong, Yin-Hui; Pang, Chan-Fu; Tai, Yong-Ting; Tee, Hwee-Ching; KaharBador, Maria] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Med Microbiol, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Wong, LiPing] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Med Educ & Res Dev Unit, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; [Rampal, Sanjay] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Social & Prevent Med, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 10 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Publisher Address: 360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10010-1710 USA ISSN: 1054-139X DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.11.014 29-char Source Abbrev.: J ADOLESCENT HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Adolesc. Health Source Item Page Count: 3 Subject Category: Psychology, Developmental; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Pediatrics ISI Document Delivery No.: 453YC Record 176 of 290 Author(s): Man, CN (Man, Che Nin); Fathelrahman, AI (Fathelrahman, Ahmed Ibrahim); Harn, GL (Harn, Gam Lay); Lajis, R (Lajis, Razak); Samin, ASM (Samin, Ahmad Shalihin Mohd); Omar, M (Omar, Maizurah); Awang, R (Awang, Rahmat); Bayanuddin, NA (Bayanuddin, Nurulain Abdullah) Title: Correlation between urinary nicotine, cotinine and self-reported smoking status among educated young adults Source: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 28 (1): 92-96 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Environmental tobacco smoke exposure; Urine; Cotinine; Cut-off; University KeyWords Plus: ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO-SMOKE; PASSIVE SMOKING; EXPOSURE; BEHAVIOR; CHILDREN; PREVALENCE; STUDENTS; MISCLASSIFICATION; CHROMATOGRAPHY; THIOCYANATE Abstract: The objective of this study was to correlate, differentiate and validate the self-reported smoking status of educated young adults with urinary biomarkers (i.e. nicotine and cotinine). Freshmen students were recruited on voluntary basis. They filled-up self-administered questionnaire and their urine samples were collected for analysis. The urinary nicotine (UN) and cotinine (UC) were measured by gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry. Smokers, non-smokers and ex-smokers were found to be both significantly correlated and different in their UN and UC levels. UC level of 25 ng/ml was the optimal cutoff to differentiate smokers from non-smokers. Using this cut-off value, the prevalence of smoking among the students was found to be higher (15.4%) than the self-reported data (14.3%). UC is useful in validating individual recent smoking history and the cut-off could serve as a marker for assessing the clinical impact of smoking and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure on human health. (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V. Addresses: [Man, Che Nin; Fathelrahman, Ahmed Ibrahim; Lajis, Razak; Samin, Ahmad Shalihin Mohd; Omar, Maizurah; Awang, Rahmat] Univ Sains Malaysia, Natl Poison Ctr, Univ Natl Poison Ctr, George Town 11800, Malaysia; [Harn, Gam Lay] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, George Town 11800, Malaysia; [Bayanuddin, Nurulain Abdullah] Univ Sains Malaysia, Univ Hlth Ctr, George Town 11800, Malaysia Reprint Address: Man, CN, Univ Sains Malaysia, Natl Poison Ctr, Univ Natl Poison Ctr, George Town 11800, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Publisher Address: PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS ISSN: 1382-6689 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2009.03.003 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENVIRON TOXICOL PHARMACOL ISO Source Abbrev.: Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol. Source Item Page Count: 5 Subject Category: Environmental Sciences; Pharmacology & Pharmacy; Toxicology ISI Document Delivery No.: 454VA Record 177 of 290 Author(s): Aslam, M (Aslam, Mohamed) Title: Japan's reluctance in East Asian economic integration Source: ASIA EUROPE JOURNAL, 7 (2): 281-294 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Abstract: Until 1997, the only preferential trading arrangement, which existed in East Asia, was the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA). Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir had realized earlier the deficiency of AFTA in terms of stimulating economic development. In 1990, he proposed to ASEAN members to form the East Asian Economic Group. Due to regional political factors, his proposal was turned down and replaced with the East Asian Economic Caucus in 1992. In 1997, again, he proposed that ASEAN needed to establish large economic cooperation with other countries in East Asia. His suggestion had been warmly responded by the members of East Asian countries. At the ASEAN summit in Manila 1999, ASEAN Plus 3 (APT) was created. ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea had agreed and reached a joint statement to form a free-trade area by the year 2020. The establishment of APT was timely since most countries in the world are moving toward establishing wider or larger economic blocs due to the failure of multilateralism of the WTO in creating a new trade agreement. However, there is a shortcoming in the process of building APT, in the minimal and uncertain role of Japan in integrating economies in East Asia. This behavior has disappointed members of the group. The intention of this paper is to discuss the behavior of Japan in the economic integration process in East Asia. Addresses: Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Dept Econ, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Aslam, M, Univ Malaya, Fac Econ & Adm, Dept Econ, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 9 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG Publisher Address: TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY ISSN: 1610-2932 DOI: 10.1007/s10308-009-0230-6 29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA EUR J ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia Eur. J. Source Item Page Count: 14 Subject Category: International Relations ISI Document Delivery No.: 451OM Record 178 of 290
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Author(s): Delafrooz, N (Delafrooz, Narges); Paim, LH (Paim, Laily H.); Haron, SA (Haron, Sharifah Azizah); Sidin, SM (Sidin, Samsinar M.); Khatibi, A (Khatibi, Ali) Title: Factors affecting students' attitude toward online shopping Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (5): 200-209 MAY 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Electronic commerce; internet; shopping; consumer attitude KeyWords Plus: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; USER ACCEPTANCE; TECHNOLOGY; MODEL; WEB; INTENTIONS; RISK; MOTIVATIONS; FUN Abstract: To ensure the success of online business, it is important for the retailers to understand their targeted customers. The aim of this study examines the significance of attitude toward online shopping. The objectives of the study are two fold. The first section seeks to determine relationship between attitude towards online shopping with shopping orientations and perceived benefits scales. The second section investigates factors that influence peoples' attitudes towards online shopping. A five-level Likert scale was used to determine students' attitudes towards online shopping. A self-administered questionnaire, based on prior literature, was developed and a total of 370 post graduate students were selected by random sampling. The regression analysis demonstrated the determinants of consumers' attitudes towards online shopping. Additionally, utilitarian orientations, convenience, price, wider selection influenced consumers' attitudes towards online shopping. Addresses: [Delafrooz, Narges; Paim, Laily H.; Haron, Sharifah Azizah] Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Resource Management & Consumer Studies, Selangor, Malaysia; [Sidin, Samsinar M.] Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Management, Selangor, Malaysia; [Khatibi, Ali] Management & Sci Univ, Fac Management Management & Sci, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Paim, LH, Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Resource Management & Consumer Studies, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 67 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 453BJ Record 179 of 290 Author(s): Tabassi, AA (Tabassi, Amin Akhavan); Abu Bakar, AH (Abu Bakar, A. H.) Title: Training, motivation, and performance: The case of human resource management in construction projects in Mashhad, Iran Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 27 (5): 471-480 JUL 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Human resource management; Construction; Performance; Earthquake; Mashhad; Iran KeyWords Plus: EMPLOYEES Abstract: An enterprise's productivity is closely correlated with its people and strategies; therefore, a
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forceful human resource management system is the most valuable asset of the current century construction companies. Purpose/design/methodology/approach: Based on a combination of literature review and questionnaire surveys, this paper explores the execution of construction workers training and motivation methods in HRM practices by the survey respondents' companies and the effects on the companies' performances. The research was conducted by sending 120 sets of questionnaires to the nominated companies and firms in Mashhad, Iran. A quantitative research approach was adopted requiring the development and dissemination of a questionnaire survey. The analysis method in this research is mainly descriptive and the type of investigation is co-relational study. Findings: The research exposes some barriers in the training and motivation of the construction workers and provides solutions for the government and companies in Iran. Also, it reveals the effects of unskilled labour on the quality of construction projects in Mashhad. Research limitations/implications: Future research should be under taken to address how companies and governments adapt to and shape the environmental and organizational settings in such a way that the context optimally stimulates workers motivation and participation in training courses and effects on increasing the quality of construction. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Tabassi, Amin Akhavan; Abu Bakar, A. H.] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Housing Bldg & Planning, George Town 11800, Malaysia Reprint Address: Tabassi, AA, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Housing Bldg & Planning, George Town 11800, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 57 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 0263-7863 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2008.08.002 29-char Source Abbrev.: INT J PROJ MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Int. J. Proj. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 451FK Record 180 of 290 Author(s): Samudram, M (Samudram, Muthi); Nair, M (Nair, Mahendhiran); Vaithilingam, S (Vaithilingam, Santha) Title: Keynes and Wagner on government expenditures and economic development: the case of a developing economy Source: EMPIRICAL ECONOMICS, 36 (3): 697-712 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Wagner's Law; Keynesian view; Public expenditures; ARDL and 'Bounds test' KeyWords Plus: PUBLIC-EXPENDITURE; NATIONAL-INCOME; COINTEGRATION ANALYSIS; CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP; ERROR CORRECTION; CROSS-SECTION; GROWTH; MODELS; LAW; COUNTRIES Abstract: This paper investigates the Keynesian view and the Wagner's Law on the role of public expenditure on economic growth for Malaysia (1970-2004). The empirical results using the AutoRegression Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and the 'bounds test' (Pesaran et al. in J Appl Econ 16:289-
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326, 2001) showed evidence of a long run relationship between total expenditures (including expenditures on defense, education, development and agriculture) and Gross National Product. The results also show that with the structural break in 1998, the long run causality is bi-directional for GNP and expenditures on administration and health, supporting both Keynes view and Wagner's Law. For all other expenditure categories the long run causality runs from GNP to the expenditures, which supports Wagner's Law. Addresses: [Samudram, Muthi; Nair, Mahendhiran; Vaithilingam, Santha] Monash Univ, Sch Business, Bandar Sunway 46150, Selangor Darul, Malaysia Reprint Address: Samudram, M, Monash Univ, Sch Business, Sunway Campus, Bandar Sunway 46150, Selangor Darul, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 35 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: PHYSICA-VERLAG GMBH & CO Publisher Address: PO BOX 10 52 80, 69042 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY ISSN: 0377-7332 DOI: 10.1007/s00181-008-0214-1 29-char Source Abbrev.: EMPIR ECON ISO Source Abbrev.: Empir. Econ. Source Item Page Count: 16 Subject Category: Economics; Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods ISI Document Delivery No.: 451CQ Record 181 of 290 Author(s): Lim, KP (Lim, Kian-Ping); Brooks, RD (Brooks, Robert D.) Title: Price limits and stock market efficiency: Evidence from rolling bicorrelation test statistic Source: CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS, 40 (3): 1271-1276 MAY 15 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: RANKING EFFICIENCY; VOLATILITY Abstract: Using the rolling bicorrelation test statistic, the present paper compares the efficiency of stock markets from China, Korea and Taiwan in selected sub-periods with different price limits regimes. The statistical results do not support the claims that restrictive price limits and price limits per se are jeopardizing market efficiency. However, the evidence does not imply that price limits have no effect oil the price discovery process but rather suggesting that market efficiency is not merely determined by price limits. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Lim, Kian-Ping; Brooks, Robert D.] Monash Univ, Dept Econometr & Business Stat, Narre Warren, Vic 3805, Australia; [Lim, Kian-Ping] Univ Malaysia Sabah, Labuan Sch Int Business & Finance, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Reprint Address: Brooks, RD, Monash Univ, Dept Econometr & Business Stat, POB 1071, Narre Warren, Vic 3805, Australia. E-mail Address:
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and many helpful technical assistance and advice. The first author would like to thank Universiti Malaysia Sabah for giving him a scholarship to pursue his PhD study in Monash University. Cited Reference Count: 19 Times Cited: 2 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0960-0779 DOI: 10.1016/j.chaos.2007.09.001 29-char Source Abbrev.: CHAOS SOLITON FRACTAL ISO Source Abbrev.: Chaos Solitons Fractals Source Item Page Count: 6 Subject Category: Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications; Physics, Multidisciplinary; Physics, Mathematical ISI Document Delivery No.: 450RH Record 182 of 290 Author(s): Noran, NH (Noran, Naqiah Hairi); Izzuna, MG (Izzuna, Muldha Ghazali); Bulgiba, AM (Bulgiba, Awang Mahmud); Mimiwati, Z (Mimiwati, Zahari); Ayu, SM (Ayu, Said Mas) Title: Severity of Visual Impairment and Depression Among Elderly Malaysians Source: ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 21 (1): 43-50 JAN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: blinds; depression; elderly; low vision KeyWords Plus: LIFE; POPULATION; OLDER; COMMUNITY; SYMPTOMS; PEOPLE Abstract: Objective. This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between severity of visual impairment and depression among elderly Malaysians attending an eye clinic. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study. The study population included patients, aged >= 60 years who attended the Eye Clinic in University Malaya Medical Centre. Exposure measurement was based on ophthalmologic examinations by an ophthalmologist. Data on outcome were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale. Results. After adjusting for important confounders, severity of visual impairment either having low vision or blind were independent risk factors of depression. The odds of developing depression among elderly with low vision were 2 times more than those with normal vision, and elderly who were blind had almost 5 times the odds to be depressed compared with those having normal vision. Conclusion. Findings from this study suggest a positive relationship between the severity of visual impairment and depression among elderly Malaysians. Addresses: [Noran, Naqiah Hairi; Bulgiba, Awang Mahmud; Ayu, Said Mas] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Social & Prevent Med, Kuala Lumpur 59000, Malaysia; [Mimiwati, Zahari] Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Ophthalmol, Kuala Lumpur 59000, Malaysia; [Izzuna, Muldha Ghazali] Minist Hlth, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reprint Address: Noran, NH, Univ Malaya, Fac Med, Dept Social & Prevent Med, Kuala Lumpur 59000, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 21 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC Publisher Address: 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA ISSN: 1010-5395 DOI: 10.1177/1010539508327353
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29-char Source Abbrev.: ASIA-PAC J PUBLIC HEALTH ISO Source Abbrev.: Asia-Pac. J. Public Health Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health ISI Document Delivery No.: 445PE Record 183 of 290 Author(s): Baharumshah, AZ (Baharumshah, Ahmad Zubaidi); Mohd, SH (Mohd, Siti Hamizah); Ahn, SK (Ahn, Sung K.) Title: On the predictive power of monetary exchange rate model: the case of the Malaysian ringgit/US dollar rate Source: APPLIED ECONOMICS, 41 (14): 1761-1770 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: LONG-RUN EQUILIBRIUM; UNIT-ROOT; COINTEGRATION VECTORS; TIMESERIES; RANDOM-WALK; FUNDAMENTALS; TESTS; DETERMINANTS; HYPOTHESIS; DYNAMICS Abstract: The predictive power of the monetary model for the Malaysian ringgit/US dollar (RM/USD) rate is analysed using quarterly data ending in 2006:Q3. We find compelling evidence of a long-run relationship between exchange rates and the economic fundamental determinant. Macroeconomic factors systematically affect the long-run movement of the RM/USD rate. Additionally, the RM/USD rate was overvalued by about 10% several quarters before the 1997 crisis; after the crisis, rates fluctuated close to the equilibrium value. The out-of-sample forecasts demonstrate that the monetary model outperforms the naive random walk model. The monetary and Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) models do well at the four to eight quarters horizon. Addresses: [Mohd, Siti Hamizah] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sch Econ, Fac Econ & Business, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; [Ahn, Sung K.] Washington State Univ, Coll Business, Dept Management & Operat, Pullman, WA 99164 USA; [Baharumshah, Ahmad Zubaidi] Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Econ, Fac Econ & Management, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Baharumshah, AZ, Washington State Univ, Fulbright Program, Pullman, WA 99164 USA. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 48 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0003-6846 DOI: 10.1080/00036840902817771 29-char Source Abbrev.: APPL ECON ISO Source Abbrev.: Appl. Econ. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 449TZ Record 184 of 290 Author(s): Chin, L (Chin, Lee); Habibullah, MS (Habibullah, Muzafar Shah); Azali, M (Azali, M.) Title: Tests of different monetary aggregates for the monetary models of the exchange rate in five
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ASEAN countries Source: APPLIED ECONOMICS, 41 (14): 1771-1783 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: LONG-RUN RELATIONSHIPS; RANDOM-WALK; MONEY DEMAND; COINTEGRATION; MARKET; FUNDAMENTALS; RESTRICTIONS; EXPECTATIONS; EQUILIBRIUM; PERSPECTIVE Abstract: This study examines the usefulness of divisia money, relative to simple sum money, for exchange rate modelling in a period of rapid financial deregulation. This comparison is conducted using the monetary model of the exchange rate. In the long-run modelling, the divisia money is significantly superior to simple sum money in the case of Malaysia and the Philippines while indifferent for Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Addresses: [Chin, Lee; Habibullah, Muzafar Shah; Azali, M.] Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Econ, Fac Econ & Management, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chin, L, Univ Putra Malaysia, Dept Econ, Fac Econ & Management, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 61 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Publisher Address: 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0003-6846 DOI: 10.1080/00036840902845517 29-char Source Abbrev.: APPL ECON ISO Source Abbrev.: Appl. Econ. Source Item Page Count: 13 Subject Category: Economics ISI Document Delivery No.: 449TZ Record 185 of 290 Author(s): Wei, TT (Wei, Toh Tsu); Marthandan, G (Marthandan, Govindan); Chong, AYL (Chong, Alain Yee-Loong); Ooi, KB (Ooi, Keng-Boon); Arumugam, S (Arumugam, Seetharam) Title: What drives Malaysian m-commerce adoption? An empirical analysis Source: INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS, 109 (3-4): 370-388 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Mobile communication systems; Consumer behaviour; Malaysia KeyWords Plus: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; PERCEIVED USEFULNESS; ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; USER ACCEPTANCE; MOBILE COMMERCE; BANKING; CONTEXT; USAGE; MODEL; EASE Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to empirically examine the factors that affect the consumer intention to use W mobile commerce (m-commerce) in Malaysia. The five factors examined in this study are perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease-of-use (PEOU), social influence (SI), perceived cost and trust. Design/methodology/approach - The study sample consists of 222 respondents with a response rate of 84.09 per cent. Data were analyzed by employing correlation and multiple regression analysis. Findings - The findings revealed that PU, SI, perceived financial cost and trust are positively associated with consumer IU m-commerce in Malaysia. In addition, PEOU and trust were found to have an
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insignificant effect on consumer IU m-commerce in Malaysia. Research limitations/implications - The generalizability of the findings is limited as the study focuses only on Malaysia. Practical implications - Based on the findings, companies involved in m-commerce should focus on improving the usefulness of the system, trust (i.e. security and privacy protection) and reducing the cost of m-commerce services to improve the adoption of m-commerce. Originality/value - The findings made a contribution in terms of allowing us to understand the factors that can contribute to the adoption of mobile commerce. This study successfully extend the TAM model in the context of mobile commerce by incorporating one trust-based construct (trust), one behavioural control construct (perceived financial cost) and one subjective norm construct (SI). This extended TAM model provides a greater understanding of user acceptance of mobile commerce in Malaysia. Addresses: [Chong, Alain Yee-Loong] INTI Int Univ Coll, Fac Comp & IT, Nilai, Malaysia; [Wei, Toh Tsu] Panason R&D Ctr Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Cyberjaya, Malaysia; [Marthandan, Govindan; Arumugam, Seetharam] Multimedia Univ, Fac Management, Cyberjaya, Malaysia; [Ooi, Keng-Boon] Univ Tunku Addul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia Reprint Address: Chong, AYL, INTI Int Univ Coll, Fac Comp & IT, Nilai, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 50 Times Cited: 5 Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED Publisher Address: HOWARD HOUSE, WAGON LANE, BINGLEY BD16 1WA, W YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND ISSN: 0263-5577 DOI: 10.1108/02635570910939399 29-char Source Abbrev.: INDUSTRIAL MANAGE DATA SYST ISO Source Abbrev.: Ind. Manage. Data Syst. Source Item Page Count: 19 Subject Category: Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications; Engineering, Industrial ISI Document Delivery No.: 446SK Record 186 of 290 Author(s): Jayaraman, TK (Jayaraman, T. K.); Choong, CK (Choong, Chee-Keong) Title: Growth and oil price: A study of causal relationships in small Pacific Island countries Source: ENERGY POLICY, 37 (6): 2182-2189 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Oil price; Economic growth; Causality KeyWords Plus: FIJI ISLANDS; IMPORT DEMAND; BOUNDS TEST; GDP NEXUS; CRUDE-OIL; COINTEGRATION; SHOCKS; MACROECONOMY; TESTS; REAL Abstract: This paper investigates the nexus between economic growth and oil price in small Pacific Island countries (PICs). Except Papua New Guinea, none of the 14 PICs has fossil any fuel resources. Consequently, the other 13 PICs are totally dependent on oil imports for their economic activities. Since PICs have limited foreign exchange earning capacities, as they have a very narrow range of exports and are highly dependent on foreign aid, high oil prices in recent months have seriously tested their economic resilience. This paper applies the ARDL bounds testing methodology to four selected PICs, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, which have consistent and reliable time series of data, with a view to assess the impact of oil price on economic growth. The findings are that oil price, gross domestic product and international reserve are cointegrated in all the four PICs. Further, both in the long and short runs, we observe that there is a uni-directional relationship as causality linkage runs only from oil price
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and international reserves to economic growth. The paper makes some policy recommendations. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Choong, Chee-Keong] Jalan Univ, Univ Tunku Abdul Rahman, Fac Business & Finance, Dept Econ & Finance, Kampar 31900, Perak Darul Rid, Malaysia; [Jayaraman, T. K.] Univ S Pacific, Sch Econ, Fac Business & Econ, Suva, Fiji Reprint Address: Choong, CK, Jalan Univ, Univ Tunku Abdul Rahman, Fac Business & Finance, Dept Econ & Finance, Perak Campus, Kampar 31900, Perak Darul Rid, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 58 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 0301-4215 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.01.025 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENERG POLICY ISO Source Abbrev.: Energy Policy Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 448AK Record 187 of 290 Author(s): Cheong, CW (Cheong, Chin Wen) Title: Modeling and forecasting crude oil markets using ARCH-type models Source: ENERGY POLICY, 37 (6): 2346-2355 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Financial time series; ARCH model; Forecasting evaluations KeyWords Plus: AUTOREGRESSIVE CONDITIONAL HETEROSKEDASTICITY; PRICE SHOCKS; COMMODITY-MARKETS; EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; G-7 COUNTRIES; VOLATILITY; RISK; INFLATION; TIME; COINTEGRATION Abstract: This study investigates the time-varying volatility of two major crude oil markets, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Europe Brent. A flexible autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (ARCH) model is used to take into account the stylized volatility facts such as clustering volatility, asymmetric news impact and long memory volatility among others. The empirical results indicate that the intensity of long-persistence volatility in the WTI is greater than in the Brent. It is also found that for the WTI, the appreciation and depreciation shocks of the WTI have similar impact on the resulting volatility. However, a leverage effect is found in Brent. Although both the estimation and diagnostic evaluations are in favor of an asymmetric long memory ARCH model, only the WTI models provide superior in the out-ofsample forecasts. On the other hand, from the empirical out-of-sample forecasts, it appears that the simplest parsimonious generalized ARCH provides the best forecasted evaluations for the Brent crude oil data. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: Multimedia Univ, Fac Informat Technol, Math Sci Res Ctr, Cyberjaya 63100, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Cheong, CW, Multimedia Univ, Fac Informat Technol, Math Sci Res Ctr, Cyberjaya 63100, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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Times Cited: 0 Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND ISSN: 0301-4215 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.02.026 29-char Source Abbrev.: ENERG POLICY ISO Source Abbrev.: Energy Policy Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies ISI Document Delivery No.: 448AK Record 188 of 290 Author(s): Clements, R (Clements, Reuben); Foo, R (Foo, River); Othman, S (Othman, Syahaneem); Rahman, U (Rahman, Umi); Mustafa, SRS (Mustafa, Sharifah Ruqaiyah Syed); Zulkifli, R (Zulkifli, Rahayu) Title: Islam, Turtle Conservation, and Coastal Communities Source: CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, 23 (3): 516-517 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Letter Addresses: [Clements, Reuben; Foo, River; Othman, Syahaneem; Rahman, Umi; Mustafa, Sharifah Ruqaiyah Syed; Zulkifli, Rahayu] World Wide Fund Nat Malaysia, Petaling Jaya 47400, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Clements, R, World Wide Fund Nat Malaysia, 49 Jalan SS23-15, Petaling Jaya 47400, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 5 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 0888-8892 DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2009.01216.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: CONSERV BIOL ISO Source Abbrev.: Conserv. Biol. Source Item Page Count: 2 Subject Category: Biodiversity Conservation; Ecology; Environmental Sciences ISI Document Delivery No.: 445SG Record 189 of 290 Author(s): Karim, NSA (Karim, Nor Shahriza Abdul); Zamzuri, NHA (Zamzuri, Nurul Hidayah Ahmad); Nor, YM (Nor, Yakinah Muhamad) Title: Exploring the relationship between Internet ethics in university students and the big five model of personality Source: COMPUTERS & EDUCATION, 53 (1): 86-93 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article
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Author Keywords: Human-computer interface; Applications in subject areas; Interdisciplinary projects; Cross-cultural projects; Higher education; Media in education KeyWords Plus: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS; ACADEMIC-DISHONESTY; PERFORMANCE; TRAITS; VALIDITY; SCALE Abstract: The widespread use of the Internet and the convenient mechanism it provides. such as easy access, easy downloads, and easy copy and paste functions have made many types of unethical behaviors easier, particularly those involving students in academic settings. Among the issues in ethics within the academic environment that can be triggered by the Internet are fraudulence, plagiarism, falsification, delinquency, unauthorized help, and facility misuse. Given these issues, the study seeks to investigate the extent to which students at a public university in Malaysia engage in such unethical behavior and their relationship with the big five personality model. This study was conducted using a survey method of 252 students in three different academic faculties. The results of factor analyses confirm and refine the reliability of the scales for both big five personality variables and unethical Internet behaviors as conceptualized through Internet triggered academic dishonesty (ITADS). The findings indicate that personality traits such as (1) agreeableness, (2) conscientiousness and (3) emotional stability are significantly and negatively correlated with unethical Internet behavior in university students. Significant differences in facility misuse are also observed between the three academic faculties investigated. This research should provide significant contributions to educators in designing the computer ethics curriculum and in allowing for educational institutions as well as other organizations in developing relevant policies and guidelines on matters pertaining to academic conduct, utilization of computers and Internet, and recruitment exercises. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Karim, Nor Shahriza Abdul; Zamzuri, Nurul Hidayah Ahmad; Nor, Yakinah Muhamad] Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Kulliyyah ICT, Dept IS, Kuala Lumpur 53100, Malaysia Reprint Address: Karim, NSA, Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Kulliyyah ICT, Dept IS, Kuala Lumpur 53100, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 45 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0360-1315 DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2009.01.001 29-char Source Abbrev.: COMPUT EDUC ISO Source Abbrev.: Comput. Educ. Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications; Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 447JP Record 190 of 290 Author(s): Vighnarajah (Vighnarajah); Luan, WS (Luan, Wong Su); Abu Bakar, K (Abu Bakar, Kamariah) Title: Qualitative findings of students' perception on practice of self-regulated strategies in online community discussion Source: COMPUTERS & EDUCATION, 53 (1): 94-103 AUG 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Self-regulated learning; Secondary education; E-learning; Online discussion platforms; Moodle KeyWords Plus: PERSPECTIVE; WEB
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Abstract: With rapid emergence to the birth of the knowledge era, an active and interactive learning environment is fundamental to any teaching and learning process. Over time, negative implications of traditional learning environment are mounting, and measures must be taken to challenge it. With extensive research on available learning tools, it has become more feasible to provide our students with better learning opportunities. Such was the anticipation in the Malaysian educational context. Hence, this paper aims to address qualitative findings of a study on self-regulated learning strategies conveyed through the proposed interactive e-learning community (iELC). In duration of eight weeks, students (n = 50) from regular national secondary schools were subjected to online learning tasks aimed to advance strategies on self-regulated learning. To date, strategies of self-regulated learning have been perceived as key to learner to succeed academically and after the schooling years. By means of semi-structured interview, data were collected from small group and one-to-one perception. Results were directed at the overall development of self-regulated learning strategies and its diffusion in the iELC discussion platform. Conclusively, these findings add significantly to the understanding of self-regulated learning strategies in an online learning environment. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Addresses: [Vighnarajah; Luan, Wong Su; Abu Bakar, Kamariah] Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Educ Studies, Upm Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Vighnarajah, Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Educ Studies, Upm Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 38 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND ISSN: 0360-1315 DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2008.12.021 29-char Source Abbrev.: COMPUT EDUC ISO Source Abbrev.: Comput. Educ. Source Item Page Count: 10 Subject Category: Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications; Education & Educational Research ISI Document Delivery No.: 447JP Record 191 of 290 Author(s): Kuen, CW (Kuen, Chan Wai); Zailani, S (Zailani, Suhaiza); Fernando, Y (Fernando, Yudi) Title: Critical factors influencing the project success amongst manufacturing companies in Malaysia Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (1): 16-27 JAN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Critical factors; project success; Malaysia Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the critical factors that influence a successful project among manufacturing companies in Penang, Malaysia. In addition, this study is also aimed to explore if project change control play a role in moderating the relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable identified in this research. Through the literature review process, it was found that project mission, top management support, client consultation, technical task, personnel competency, client acceptance, trouble shooting, project plan monitoring and effective communication are among the critical factors identified. From the 79 respondents who responded to 79 successfully completed projects, this study revealed that project success in the manufacturing context was in two dimensions which this study classified as micro and macro project success. This study also demonstrated empirically that project personnel competency and project mission are critical factors influencing the micro project success and as for macro project success, top management support and project mission are two main
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critical factors. Addresses: [Kuen, Chan Wai; Zailani, Suhaiza; Fernando, Yudi] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Management, George Town 11800, Malaysia Reprint Address: Zailani, S, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Management, George Town 11800, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 48 Times Cited: 1 Publisher: ACADEMIC JOURNALS Publisher Address: P O BOX 5170-00200 NAIROBI, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS 73023, NIGERIA ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 447CV Record 192 of 290 Author(s): Rahman, AA (Rahman, Aisyah Abdul); Sidek, NZM (Sidek, Noor Zahirah Mohd); Tafri, FH (Tafri, Fauziah Hanim) Title: Macroeconomic determinants of Malaysian stock market Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 3 (3): 95-106 MAR 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Stock market determinants; VAR; macroeconomic variables KeyWords Plus: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES; DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENTS; REAL ACTIVITY; RETURNS; COINTEGRATION; VOLATILITY; VARIABLES; PRICES; RATES Abstract: This study explores the interactions between selected macroeconomic variables and stock prices for the case of Malaysia in a VAR framework. Some conventional econometric techniques are applied along with a battery of complementary tests to trace out both short and long run dynamics. Upon testing a vector error correction model, we show that changes in Malaysian stock market index do perform a co-integrating relationship with changes in money supply, interest rate, exchange rate, reserves and industrial production index. Our lag exclusion test shows that all six variables contribute significantly to the co-integrating relationship. This shows that the Malaysian stock market is sensitive to changes in the macroeconomic variables. Furthermore, based on the variance decomposition analysis, this paper highlights that Malaysian stock market has stronger dynamic interaction with reserves and industrial production index as compared to money supply, interest rate, and exchange rate. Addresses: [Rahman, Aisyah Abdul] Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Fac Econ & Business, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; [Sidek, Noor Zahirah Mohd] Univ Teknol MARA, Fac Business & Management, Sg Petani 08400, Kedah, Malaysia; [Tafri, Fauziah Hanim] Univ Teknol MARA, Fac Informat Technol & Quantitat Sci, Shah Alam 41450, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Rahman, AA, Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Fac Econ & Business, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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ISSN: 1993-8233 29-char Source Abbrev.: AFR J BUS MANAG ISO Source Abbrev.: Afr. J. Bus. Manag. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Business; Management ISI Document Delivery No.: 447CX Record 193 of 290 Author(s): Kitamura, R (Kitamura, Ryuichi); Mohamad, J (Mohamad, Jamilah) Title: GUEST EDITORIAL Rapid motorization in Asian cities: urban transport infrastructure, spatial development and travel behavior Source: TRANSPORTATION, 36 (3): 269-274 MAY 2009 Language: English Document Type: Editorial Material KeyWords Plus: UNITED-STATES Addresses: [Mohamad, Jamilah] Univ Malaya, Dept Geog, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Kitamura, Ryuichi] Kyoto Univ, Dept Urban Management, Kyoto, Japan Reprint Address: Mohamad, J, Univ Malaya, Dept Geog, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 12 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SPRINGER Publisher Address: 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA ISSN: 0049-4488 DOI: 10.1007/s11116-009-9203-2 29-char Source Abbrev.: TRANSPORTATION ISO Source Abbrev.: Transportation Source Item Page Count: 6 Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Transportation; Transportation Science & Technology ISI Document Delivery No.: 441OR Record 194 of 290 Author(s): Hamid, NA (Hamid, Norlida Abdul) Title: Utilization patterns of park and ride facilities among Kuala Lumpur commuters Source: TRANSPORTATION, 36 (3): 295-307 MAY 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Park and ride; Utilization; Accumulation; Duration; Volume KeyWords Plus: TRANSIT SYSTEMS Abstract: A parking utilization survey was undertaken with the main objective of analyzing and comparing the daily workday utilization patterns of two main park and ride stations within the Kuala Lumpur conurbation. This study also aimed to gauge the level of usage of the park and ride facilities. The findings showed that the overall utilization pattern of the facilities was very high with a utilization rate of between 80 and 95%. The stations, however, recorded a contrasting accumulation pattern. The study further revealed that most of the rail-based suburban park and ride users were long term parkers. The results of this study are comparable to results of similar studies in Seoul, Calgary, Tyne and Wear and
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others. Since parking availability is an important factor that has influence on the behavior of a park and ride user, more accurate information relating to the supply and demand of the park and ride facility will assist in planning new transport infrastructure. Addresses: Univ Teknol MARA, Fac Business Management, Dept Transport Logist & Operat Management, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, Malaysia Reprint Address: Hamid, NA, Univ Teknol MARA, Fac Business Management, Dept Transport Logist & Operat Management, Shah Alam 40450, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
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University of Technology MARA University of Malaya The author expressed her gratitude to both University of Technology MARA and University of Malaya for funding this research. Appreciation goes also to the staff of the rail operator, KTMB particularly KTM Komuter and KTM Car Park Sdn. Bhd. for their ever continuous support in this survey. A note of appreciation goes to Prof. Dr. Jamilah Mohamad and Prof. Ir. Mohamed Rehan Karim for their valuable comments. The author wish to thank three anonymous Transportation reviewers who have provided very useful comments on this paper. Cited Reference Count: 22 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SPRINGER Publisher Address: 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA ISSN: 0049-4488 DOI: 10.1007/s11116-009-9204-1 29-char Source Abbrev.: TRANSPORTATION ISO Source Abbrev.: Transportation Source Item Page Count: 13 Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Transportation; Transportation Science & Technology ISI Document Delivery No.: 441OR Record 195 of 290 Author(s): Hassan, AS (Hassan, Ahmad Sanusi) Title: The British colonial 'divide and rule' concept: its influence to transport access in inner city of George Town, Penang Source: TRANSPORTATION, 36 (3): 309-324 MAY 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Divide and rule; Irregular gridiron; Transport access Abstract: George Town, Penang, is the oldest British colonial city in South East Asia. The colonial settlement layout in the inner city area is still intact today. The establishment of George Town as a trading centre had attracted immigrants from all over the world, especially from Asia (Chinese, Indians and Arabs). Recently, George Town has been enlisted under the UNESCO World Heritage Lists as an outstanding example of traditional multi-cultural settlement. The uniqueness of this inner city is that the formation of its urban pattern is the result of 'divide and rule' concept adopted by the British authority. Under the 'divide and rule' concept, these immigrants were located to settlement areas based on their ethnic background under one leader known as 'kapitan' (captain). The study finds that transport access in this inner city was influenced by the 'divide and rule' concept. Unlike formation of well-planned gridiron pattern in other British colonial cities such as in North America, Canada and Australia, the formation of
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the urban pattern in George Town has an irregular gridiron pattern. This type of urban pattern is typical under 'divide and rule' concept and this had indirectly influenced the setting and planning of the present street access and transport networks. Addresses: Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Housing Bldg & Planning, Minden 11800, Penang, Malaysia Reprint Address: Hassan, AS, Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Housing Bldg & Planning, Minden 11800, Penang, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 21 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: SPRINGER Publisher Address: 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA ISSN: 0049-4488 DOI: 10.1007/s11116-009-9193-0 29-char Source Abbrev.: TRANSPORTATION ISO Source Abbrev.: Transportation Source Item Page Count: 16 Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Transportation; Transportation Science & Technology ISI Document Delivery No.: 441OR Record 196 of 290 Author(s): Senbil, M (Senbil, Metin); Kitamura, R (Kitamura, Ryuichi); Mohamad, J (Mohamad, Jamilah) Title: Residential location, vehicle ownership and travel in Asia: a comparative analysis of Kei-Han-Shin and Kuala Lumpur metropolitan areas Source: TRANSPORTATION, 36 (3): 325-350 MAY 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Residential location; Vehicle ownership; Travel demand; Osaka; Kuala Lumpur; Structural equations modeling KeyWords Plus: EQUATIONS MODELING APPROACH; CAR OWNERSHIP; URBAN FORM; LANDUSE; BUILT ENVIRONMENT; ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION; AUTOMOBILE DEPENDENCE; BEHAVIOR; MOBILITY; TIME Abstract: The study examines the relationships between residential location, vehicle ownership and mobility in two metropolitan areas of Asia, Kei-Han-Shin area of Japan and Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia. It shows that, behind apparent similarities of household auto ownership and travel time expenditure per household member, there are many causal relationships that are distinct between the areas. The similarities and differences between the two areas point to the conjecture that the evolution of a metropolitan area may be unique and path dependent, being heavily influenced by the history and culture of the locale, spatial and geographical constraints, and historical progression in infrastructure development. Addresses: [Senbil, Metin] Gazi Univ, Dept City & Reg Planning, TR-06570 Ankara, Turkey; [Kitamura, Ryuichi] Kyoto Univ, Dept Urban Management, Nishikyo Ku, Kyoto 6158540, Japan; [Mohamad, Jamilah] Univ Malaya, Dept Geog, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia Reprint Address: Senbil, M, Gazi Univ, Dept City & Reg Planning, TR-06570 Ankara, Turkey. E-mail Address:
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Publisher Address: 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA ISSN: 0049-4488 DOI: 10.1007/s11116-009-9195-y 29-char Source Abbrev.: TRANSPORTATION ISO Source Abbrev.: Transportation Source Item Page Count: 26 Subject Category: Engineering, Civil; Transportation; Transportation Science & Technology ISI Document Delivery No.: 441OR Record 197 of 290 Author(s): Gentile, DA (Gentile, Douglas A.); Anderson, CA (Anderson, Craig A.); Yukawa, S (Yukawa, Shintaro); Ihori, N (Ihori, Nobuko); Saleem, M (Saleem, Muniba); Ming, LK (Ming, Lim Kam); Shibuya, A (Shibuya, Akiko); Liau, AK (Liau, Albert K.); Khoo, A (Khoo, Angeline); Bushman, BJ (Bushman, Brad J.); Huesmann, LR (Huesmann, L. Rowell); Sakamoto, A (Sakamoto, Akira) Title: The Effects of Prosocial Video Games on Prosocial Behaviors: International Evidence From Correlational, Longitudinal, and Experimental Studies Source: PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN, 35 (6): 752-763 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: video games; prosocial behavior; empathy; media violence; General Learning Model KeyWords Plus: AGGRESSIVE-BEHAVIOR; ADOLESCENTS; MEDIA; QUESTIONNAIRE; PERFORMANCE; FEELINGS; MODEL Abstract: Although dozens of studies have documented a relationship between violent video games and aggressive behaviors, very little attention has been paid to potential effects of prosocial games. Theoretically, games in which game characters help and support each other in nonviolent ways should increase both short-term and long-term prosocial behaviors. We report three studies conducted in three countries with three age groups to test this hypothesis. In the correlational study, Singaporean middleschool students who played more prosocial games behaved more prosocially. In the two longitudinal samples of Japanese children and adolescents, prosocial game play predicted later increases in prosocial behavior. In the experimental study, U. S. undergraduates randomly assigned to play prosocial games behaved more prosocially toward another student. These similar results across different methodologies, ages, and cultures provide robust evidence of a prosocial game content effect, and they provide support for the General Learning Model. Addresses: [Gentile, Douglas A.; Anderson, Craig A.; Saleem, Muniba] Iowa State Univ, Ames, IA 50011 USA; [Gentile, Douglas A.] Natl Inst Media & Family, Minneapolis, MN USA; [Yukawa, Shintaro] Univ Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305, Japan; [Ihori, Nobuko; Sakamoto, Akira] Ochanomizu Univ, Tokyo, Japan; [Ming, Lim Kam; Khoo, Angeline] Nanyang Technol Univ, Singapore, Singapore; [Shibuya, Akiko] Keio Univ, Tokyo 108, Japan; [Liau, Albert K.] HELP Univ Coll, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; [Bushman, Brad J.; Huesmann, L. Rowell] Univ Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA; [Bushman, Brad J.] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands Reprint Address: Gentile, DA, Iowa State Univ, W112 Lagomarcino Hall, Ames, IA 50011 USA. E-mail Address:
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29-char Source Abbrev.: PERS SOC PSYCHOL BULL ISO Source Abbrev.: Pers. Soc. Psychol. Bull. Source Item Page Count: 12 Subject Category: Psychology, Social ISI Document Delivery No.: 443OC Record 198 of 290 Author(s): Ahmad, S (Ahmad, S.) Title: RECREATIONAL VALUES OF MANGROVE FOREST IN LARUT MATANG, PERAK Source: JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE, 21 (2): 81-87 APR 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article Author Keywords: Contingency valuation method (CVM); non-market goods; non-consumptive use; survey design; questionnaire format KeyWords Plus: CONTINGENT VALUATION Abstract: AHMAD S. 2009. Recreational values of mangrove forest in Larut Matanga, Perak. The mangrove forest of Larut Matanga is a highly productive ecosystem providing many benefits to local residents such as returns from fish and shrimp catching, cockle rearing, timber harvesting and non-timber products. Recreation is another important activity in the mangrove ecosystem. However, estimating benefits from outdoor recreation is less direct because recreation has no market price. The study was aimed at estimating recreational benefits (direct service values) of the mangrove ecosystem. A total of 331 local recreationists were interviewed using the contingency valuation method (CVM). To reduce biasness in CVM, emphasis was given to appropriate selection of sample and proper designing of the questionnaire. The mean willingness to pay (WTP) per recreationist was RM44.58 per visit while the estimated value was RM41.18 per visit. Addresses: Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Dept Econ, Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak, Malaysia Reprint Address: Ahmad, S, Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Dept Econ, Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak, Malaysia. E-mail Address:
[email protected] Cited Reference Count: 11 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: FOREST RESEARCH INST MALAYSIA Publisher Address: PUBLICATION UNIT, KEPONG, KUALA LUMPUR 52109, MALAYSIA ISSN: 0128-1283 29-char Source Abbrev.: J TROP FOR SCI ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Trop. For. Sci. Source Item Page Count: 7 Subject Category: Forestry ISI Document Delivery No.: 443FR Record 199 of 290 Author(s): Wang, W (Wang, W.); Hussin, B (Hussin, B.) Title: Plant residual time modelling based on observed variables in oil samples Source: JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, 60 (6): 789-796 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article
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Author Keywords: condition monitoring; residual time; prediction; oil analysis Abstract: This paper presents a model and methodology for estimating the residual time of a plant item. This plant item can be an engine or any complex technical system monitored by a regularly spaced oil analysis programme. Typically in the oil samples taken, two groups of observed variables are available, namely, metal concentrations and variables related to the condition of the lubricant and contaminants. We term the former as internal variables and the latter as external variables. External variables are those that may cause the change of the underlying condition of the plant item and therefore the residual time, while internal variables are those variables that only reflect the residual time but cannot change it. We modelled both variables in an oil-based monitoring case, but the principle can be generalized to other monitoring situations. The main techniques used are stochastic filtering for residual time prediction and the maximum likelihood method for parameters estimation. The model established was fitted to the real data of marine diesel engines monitored by an oil analysis programme and the results are presented. Journal of the Operational Research Society (2009) 60, 789-796. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602621Published online 4 June 2008 Addresses: [Wang, W.] Univ Salford, Salford M5 4WT, Lancs, England; [Wang, W.] Harbin Inst Technol, Harbin 150006, Peoples R China; [Hussin, B.] Univ Tekn Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia Reprint Address: Wang, W, Salford Business Sch, Ctr OR & Appl Stat, Salford M5 4WT, Greater Manches, England. E-mail Address:
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, UK) EP/C54658X/1 This research is partially supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, UK) under grant number EP/C54658X/1. Cited Reference Count: 15 Times Cited: 0 Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN LTD Publisher Address: BRUNEL RD BLDG, HOUNDMILLS, BASINGSTOKE RG21 6XS, HANTS, ENGLAND ISSN: 0160-5682 DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602621 29-char Source Abbrev.: J OPER RES SOC ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Oper. Res. Soc. Source Item Page Count: 8 Subject Category: Management; Operations Research & Management Science ISI Document Delivery No.: 444QM Record 200 of 290 Author(s): Allison, EH (Allison, Edward H.); Perry, AL (Perry, Allison L.); Badjeck, MC (Badjeck, MarieCaroline); Adger, WN (Adger, W. Neil); Brown, K (Brown, Katrina); Conway, D (Conway, Declan); Halls, AS (Halls, Ashley S.); Pilling, GM (Pilling, Graham M.); Reynolds, JD (Reynolds, John D.); Andrew, NL (Andrew, Neil L.); Dulvy, NK (Dulvy, Nicholas K.) Title: Vulnerability of national economies to the impacts of climate change on fisheries Source: FISH AND FISHERIES, 10 (2): 173-196 JUN 2009 Language: English Document Type: Review Author Keywords: Adaptation; climate change; fisheries; poverty; vulnerability KeyWords Plus: COD GADUS-MORHUA; NINO SOUTHERN-OSCILLATION; GLOBAL FOOD
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SECURITY; SEA-LEVEL RISE; ADAPTIVE CAPACITY; NORTH-SEA; EL-NINO; ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE; POPULATION-DYNAMICS; OCEAN ACIDIFICATION Abstract: Anthropogenic global warming has significantly influenced physical and biological processes at global and regional scales. The observed and anticipated changes in global climate present significant opportunities and challenges for societies and economies. We compare the vulnerability of 132 national economies to potential climate change impacts on their capture fisheries using an indicator-based approach. Countries in Central and Western Africa (e.g. Malawi, Guinea, Senegal, and Uganda), Peru and Colombia in north-western South America, and four tropical Asian countries (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Yemen) were identified as most vulnerable. This vulnerability was due to the combined effect of predicted warming, the relative importance of fisheries to national economies and diets, and limited societal capacity to adapt to potential impacts and opportunities. Many vulnerable countries were also among the world's least developed countries whose inhabitants are among the world's poorest and twice as reliant on fish, which provides 27% of dietary protein compared to 13% in less vulnerable countries. These countries also produce 20% of the world's fish exports and are in greatest need of adaptation planning to maintain or enhance the contribution that fisheries can make to poverty reduction. Although the precise impacts and direction of climate-driven change for particular fish stocks and fisheries are uncertain, our analysis suggests they are likely to lead to either increased economic hardship or missed opportunities for development in countries that depend upon fisheries but lack the capacity to adapt. Addresses: [Pilling, Graham M.; Dulvy, Nicholas K.] Ctr Environm Fisheries & Aquaculture Sci, Lowestoft NR33 OHT, Suffolk, England; [Reynolds, John D.; Dulvy, Nicholas K.] Simon Fraser Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S5, Canada; [Allison, Edward H.; Perry, Allison L.; Badjeck, Marie-Caroline; Andrew, Neil L.] WorldFish Ctr, George Town, Malaysia; [Allison, Edward H.; Brown, Katrina; Conway, Declan] Univ E Anglia, Sch Dev Studies, Norwich NR4 7TJ, Norfolk, England; [Perry, Allison L.] Univ E Anglia, Sch Biol Sci, Norwich NR4 7TJ, Norfolk, England; [Badjeck, Marie-Caroline] Univ Bremen, Zentrum Marine Tropenokol, D-28359 Bremen, Germany; [Adger, W. Neil; Brown, Katrina; Conway, Declan] Univ E Anglia, Sch Environm Sci, Tyndall Ctr Climate Change Res, Norwich NR4 7TJ, Norfolk, England; [Halls, Ashley S.] Inland Fisheries Res & Dev Inst, Mekong River Commiss, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Reprint Address: Dulvy, NK, Ctr Environm Fisheries & Aquaculture Sci, Lowestoft NR33 OHT, Suffolk, England. E-mail Address:
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UK Department for International Development (DfID) Fisheries Management Science Programme Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Natural Environment Research Council Quest thematic programme (QUEST-GSI and QUEST-Fish) Marine Resources Assessment Group (MRAG) Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (Cefas) This research was financed by the UK Department for International Development (DfID) Fisheries Management Science Programme and the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Natural Environment Research Council Quest thematic programme (QUEST-GSI and QUEST-Fish), with support from the Marine Resources Assessment Group (MRAG) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (Cefas). We thank A. Lovett and C. Houghton for GIS inputs, N. Brooks for advice on vulnerability indicators and S. Dye, C. Howard, A. Payne and J. Pinnegar for commenting on earlier drafts, and two anonymous referees for their careful critical reading of the manuscript and their many constructive suggestions. Cited Reference Count: 134 Times Cited: 11
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Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Publisher Address: COMMERCE PLACE, 350 MAIN ST, MALDEN 02148, MA USA ISSN: 1467-2960 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2979.2008.00310.x 29-char Source Abbrev.: FISH FISH ISO Source Abbrev.: Fish. Fish. Source Item Page Count: 24 Subject Category: Fisheries ISI Document Delivery No.: 445BM
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ISI Web of Knowledge Page 3 (Articles 201 -- 290) [1|2|3] Record 201 of 290 Author(s): Rani, FA (Rani, Fariz A.); Byrne, PJ (Byrne, Patrick J.); Murray, ML (Murray, Macey L.); Carter, P (Carter, Paul); Wong, ICK (Wong, Ian C. K.) Title: Paediatric Atypical Antipsychotic Monitoring Safety (PAMS) Study Pilot Study in Children and Adolescents in Secondary- and Tertiary-Care Settings Source: DRUG SAFETY, 32 (4): 325-333 2009 Language: English Document Type: Article KeyWords Plus: NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME; PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS; HALOPERIDOL Abstract: Background: In the UK, treatment with antipsychotic medications for children is usually initiated by specialists in secondary care. Recent studies have shown an increase in the prescribing of atypical antipsychotics in children. The severity of possible adverse effects to antipsychotics in adults has lead to awareness of the importance of investigating the potential adverse effects of these agents in children. Additionally, there have been many reports proposing that the newer atypical antipsychotics are associated with many of the same adverse effects seen with the older generation drugs in children. The aim of the Paediatric Atypical Antipsychotic Monitoring Safety (PAMS) study was to determine the feasibility of conducting a prospective targeted pharma-covigilance study to monitor adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with atypical antipsychotic therapy in children seen in secondary- and tertiary-care Settings. Methods: Participants were identified from the clinical members of the UK Paediatric Psychopharmacology Groups in London and the West Midlands. Participating clinicians reported the number of patients (aged = 2 on the modified Somatic Symptom Inventory. The Clinical Global Impressions-Severity of Illness scale (CGI-S) and 17item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D-17) determined depression severity, and the EuroQoL Questionnaire-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) assessed subjective well-being. Results: Overall, 51.8% of patients were classified as PPS+. PPS+ patients were more likely to be female (72.2% vs. 65.1 %, p = .022), had relatively more medical comorbidity (29.7% vs. 21.0% with >= 1 comorbidity, p = .003), were more significantly depressed (CGI-S mean ISE] score = 4.84 [0.03] vs. 4.63 [0.04], p
