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Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2016)

Theoretical and Applied Sciences

  • Includes research papers originally presented at the RCSTSS 2016
  • Covers a wide range of topics from Food Science to Forestry, and Sports Science to Sustainable Development
  • Includes a wealth of illustrations, figures and diagrams

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Table of contents (105 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. Architecture

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Performance Measurement of Industrialised Building System (IBS) Towards Achieving Green Construction and Sustainability in Construction Project in Malaysia

      • Siti Sarah Mat Isa, Norazlin Mat Salleh, Wan Norizan Wan Ismail, Zaiwainnizar Zainal Abidin, Noraini Md. Zain
      Pages 27-39
  3. Computer Science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 41-41
    2. Mobile Calorie Burned Estimation Based on Pedometer Steps

      • Suhailah Mohd Yusof, Jasmin Ilyani Ahmad, Noor Hasnita Abdul Talib
      Pages 43-53
    3. Android Application to Test for Nicotine Dependence

      • Umi Hanim Mazlan, Noor Shuhadah Ayub, Nurul Hidayah Ab Raji, Raihana Zainordin, Alif Faisal Ibrahim
      Pages 77-87
    4. Embedding Teaching Plan into E-learning System

      • Amran Ahmad, Nik Nurhafzan Mat Yaacob
      Pages 89-96
    5. Geovisualization of Nonresident Students’ Tabulation Using Line Clustering

      • Zainura Idrus, Zanariah Idrus, Siti Zaleha Zainal Abidin, Nasiroh Omar, Nur Syamimi Aziah Mohamat Sofee
      Pages 97-105
    6. Measuring Helpful Aspect of User Experience: The Development of Q-iCalH

      • Siti Zulaiha Ahmad, Ariffin Abdul Mutalib
      Pages 107-117
    7. Persuasive Multimedia Application for Children Readiness Towards Circumcision

      • Raudzatul Fathiyah Mohd Said, Norzilah Musa, Norzehan Sakamat, Noorazida Mohd Idris
      Pages 119-127
    8. The Development of E-Research Engine System for Final Year Project (FYP)

      • Maslina Abdul Aziz, Fatin Jalillah Kamaruzaman, Anis Hasliza Abu Hashim
      Pages 129-138
    9. WMH Detection Using Improved AIR-AHE-Based Algorithm for Two-Tier Segmentation Technique

      • Iza Sazanita Isa, Siti Noraini Sulaiman, Noor Khairiah A. Karim
      Pages 139-149
    10. Facial Expression Recognition in the Presence of Partially Occluded Images Using Higher Order Spectra

      • Hasimah Ali, Muthusamy Hariharan, Siti Khadijah Zaaba, Mohamed Elshaikh
      Pages 163-174
    11. A Preliminary Study: Mobile Application for Shuttle Bus Service

      • Thong Chee Ling, Bilal A. Soomro, Chit Su Mon, Lee Chiw Yi, Chaw Lee Yen
      Pages 175-184
    12. Constructing Dynamic Infrastructure as a Service Model (DIAAS) According to User Preferences

      • Yazeed Al Moaiad, Zainab Abu Bakar, Najeeb Abbas Al-Sammarraie
      Pages 185-194

About this book

This book gathers selected theoretical and applied science papers presented at the 2016 Regional Conference of Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2016), organized biannually by the Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia. Addressing a broad range of topics, including architecture, computer science, engineering, environmental and management, furniture, forestry, health and medicine, material science, mathematics, plantation and agrotechnology, sports science and statistics, the book serves as an essential platform for disseminating research findings, and inspires positive innovations in the region’s development.


The carefully reviewed papers in this volume present work by researchers of local, regional and global prominence. Taken together, they offer a valuable reference guide and point of departure for all academics and students who want to pursue further research in their respective fields.


Editors and Affiliations

  • Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Pahang, Malaysia

    Nor Azizah Yacob, Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor, Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus, Rahmah Lob Yussof, Shaikh Abdul Karim Yamani Zakaria

About the editors

Nor Azizah Yacob obtained her Ph.D. and Master in Mathematics at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and was awarded her Degree of Bachelor of Science with Education from the University of Malaya. Currently, she is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia. Her research focuses on applied mathematics (fluid dynamics and heat transfer with boundary layer theory).


Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor is currently a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia. She obtained her Ph.D. in Urban Drainage from Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. Her research interests are in water quality modelling, constructed wetland and urban drainage system.


Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus is currently an associate professor attached to Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia.  Her educational background is Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Monash University Australia, Master in Business Administration from Ohio University USA and Ph.D. from Universiti Putra Malaysia.  She joined the academic line after having 26 years industrial experience.  Expertise covered includes chemistry, polymer, composites and environment. Current research areas include enhancement of oil palm tree-based products, utilization of fast growing/plantation species and plant extracts as bio-agents control.


Rahmah Lob Yussof is an associate professor of computer science at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia. Her research focuses on gamification and mobile apps align with cognitive theory of multimedia learning (CTML) and learning theory: an emphasis on disable or special needs children.


Shaikh Abdul Karim Yamani Zakaria also works at the Department of Wood Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. He has been working in UiTM/ITM as a lecturer for about 25 years. He graduated in Diploma Wood Technology at ITM in 1983 and then proceeds to work as a production supervisor in a wood-based industry in Pahang for 2 years. In 1986, he furthers his studies under young lecturer scheme ITM/JPA scholarship at University of North Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom graduating in BSc. (Hons.) Wood Science in 1988 and then in MPhil. Wood Science in 1991. He started his career as a lecturer at ITM in June 1991. In January 2011 he graduated in Ph.D. Sciences majoring in wood plastic composites at UiTM. For the past 25 years, he had lecture diploma in wood technology/industry student mainly in the courses of forestry and wood science technology. He had also lecture physics, furniture and bio-composites degree student in furniture and bio-composites courses. His area of research and interest covers mainly in forest wood science technology and composites.




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eBook USD 169.00
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Softcover Book USD 219.99
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