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Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014)

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  • Conference proceedings
  • © 2016

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Editors:
  1. Nor Azizah Yacob

    1. University Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia

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  2. Mesliza Mohamed

    1. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia

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  3. Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah

    1. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia

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  • Presents 64 compact, up-to-date research papers originally presented at RCSTSS 2014
  • 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
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (64 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Strength Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Incorporating Waste Paper Sludge Ash and Recycled Concrete Aggregate

      • Siti Shahidah Sharipudin, Ahmad Ruslan Mohd Ridzuan, Raja Nor Husna Raja Mohd Noor, Asmawati Che Hassan
      Pages 3-15

    3. Investigation of Cutting Edge Radius Effect in Macro-machining and Micro-machining

      • Juri Saedon, Noor Aniza Norrdin, Mohd Azman Yahaya, Mohd Shahir Kasim, NorHafiez Mohamad Nor
      Pages 17-26

    4. Clay Stabilization Using OPC and Bottom Ash as Additives

      • Juhaizad Ahmad, Kamaruzzaman Mohamed, Abdul Samad Abdul Rahman, Mohd Ikmal Fazlan Rosli, Assrul Reedza Zulkifli
      Pages 27-33

    5. On the Use of Spectral Feature Fusions for Enhanced Performance of Malaysian English Accents Classification

      • Mohd Ali Yusnita, Murugesa Pandiyan Paulraj, Sazali Yaacob, Abu Bakar Shahriman, Rihana Yusuf, Shahilah Nordin
      Pages 35-45

    6. Robustness Analysis of Feature Extractors for Ethnic Identification of Malaysian English Accents Database

      • Mohd Ali Yusnita, Murugesa Pandiyan Paulraj, Sazali Yaacob, Abu Bakar Shahriman, Rihana Yusuf, Mokhtar Nor Fadzilah
      Pages 47-55

    7. Effect of Heat Treatment on Timbers—A Review

      • Nur Ilya Farhana Md. Noh, Zakiah Ahmad, Nur Kamaliah Mustaffa
      Pages 57-67

    8. Driver Behaviour and Compliance at Signalised Intersection

      • Li-Sian Tey, Muhamad Kasimi Abd Khalil, Fairus Azwan Azizan
      Pages 69-78

    9. Enhancement of Thermophilic (Geobacillus stearothermophilus) Cement–Sand Mortar Properties

      • Raden Maizatul Aimi Mohd Azam, Hamidah Mohd Saman, Kartini Kamaruddin, Noor Hana Hussain
      Pages 79-92

    10. A Congestion Control Optimal Model Design Perspectives of Non-safety Applications on Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks: A Survey of Requirements, Protocols, and Challenges

      • Shamsul Jamel Elias, Mohd Nazri Mohd Warip, Badlishah Ahmad, Aznor Abd Halim
      Pages 93-102

    11. Pollutant Removal Efficiency for Wetland (PREWet) Stormwater Quality Model Performance for Constructed Wetlands in Tropical Climate

      • Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor, Asmidar Alias, Kamisah Ariffin, Lariyah Mohd Sidek
      Pages 103-112

    12. An Idealized Model of Meandering Tidal River

      • Wei-Koon Lee, Irma Noorazurah Mohamad
      Pages 113-121

    13. Track Cyclist Performance Monitoring System Using Wireless Sensor Network

      • Sukhairi Sudin, Ali Yeon Md Shakaff, Fezri Aziz, Fathinul Syahir Ahmad Saad, Ammar Zakaria, Ahmad Faizal Salleh
      Pages 123-131

    14. Evaluation of Material Properties of Cold-formed Steel Channel Section with Different Thickness

      • Mohd Syahrul Hisyam Mohd Sani, Fadhluhartini Muftah, Ahmad Rasidi Osman, Mohd Azran Razlan, Cher Siang Tan
      Pages 133-145

    15. Characterization and Development of Geldart’s Fluidizing Velocity Profile of Sand Particles for the Application in Fluidized Bed Combustor (FBC)

      • Ahmmad Shukrie, Shahrani Anuar, Azri Alias
      Pages 147-156

    16. High Aspect Ratio Micro-EDM Drilling with Nano Surface Finish

      • Mohammad Yeakub Ali, Mohamed Abd Rahman, Asfana Banu, Shakira Adnan, Fatin Nadia
      Pages 157-164

    17. Dumbbell-Shaped Inline Mach–Zehnder Interferometer for Glucose Detection

      • Asiah Lokman, Hamzah Arof, Sulaiman Wadi Harun
      Pages 165-172

  3. Robotics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
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    2. Novel Rehab Devices’ Feature Extraction Analysis Using EMG Signal via Self-Organizing Maps (SOM)

      • Zul Hasrizal Bohari, Mohd Hafiz Jali, Tarmizi Ahmad Izzuddin, Mohamad Na’im Mohd Nasir
      Pages 175-184
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About this book

This book gathers selected science and technology papers that were presented at the 2014 Regional Conference of Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014). The bi-annual Conference is organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia. The papers address a broad range of topics including architecture, life sciences, robotics, sustainable development, engineering, food science and mathematics. The book serves as a platform for disseminating research findings, as a catalyst to inspire positive innovations in the development of the region. 


The carefully-reviewed papers in this volume present research by academicians of local, regional and global prominence. Out of more than 200 manuscripts presented at the conference by researchers from local and foreign universities and institutions of higher learning, 64 papers were chosen for inclusion in this publication. The papers are organized in more than a dozen broad categories, spanning the range of scientific research:


• Engineering
• Robotics
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Computer & Information Technology
• Forestry
• Plantation & Agrotechnology
• Sports Science & Recreation
• Health & Medicine
• Biology
• Physics
• Food Science
• Environment Science & Management
• Sustainable Development
• Architecture 


The book provides a significant point of reference for academics, researchers and students in many fields who need deeper research.

Editors and Affiliations

  • University Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia

    Nor Azizah Yacob

  • Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang, Malaysia

    Mesliza Mohamed, Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah

About the editors

Nor Azizah M. Yacob is a senior lecturer at Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA  Pahang (UiTM Pahang). She obtained her Bachelor of Science and Science Education (Mathematics) degree in August 1997 from University Malaya and received her Master of Science (Mathematics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in November 2004. In May 2012, she was awarded her Ph.D (Applied Mathematics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her research interests include fluid mechanics, heat transfer and mathematical modelling using boundary layer theory. She has also received a grant funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia to carry out research works related to her field of studies. She has teaching experience of almost 16 years and has trained undergraduate and  master students. 



Mesliza Mohamed is a senior lecturer, Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang (UiTM Pahang). She obtained her Ph.D in Mathematics from The University of Queensland. Her major areas of interest are differential and difference equations; boundary value problems, impulsive differential equations and periodic solutions. She has teaching experience of almost 20 years and has trained 3 masters students by research. Recently she published a number of research articles in peer-reviewed international journals which include the Journal of Applied Mathematics,  Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical  Sciences Letters and International Journal of Mathematical  Analysis. She has also presented research papers at international conference in recent years.

Associate Professor Dr. Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah graduated in Chemistry from RMIT University, Australia in 1996. He received his master's degree in Environment from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Dr. Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah serves as a regular reviewer for international journal publishers, which include Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, Mary Ann Liebert, Springer and American Chemical Society. For his research work and contribution in academic writing, he has received numerous prestigious awards locally and internationally. Among them, the ISI Highly Cited Author (2014), Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah (2014), UiTM Best Writer Award (2015), UiTM Pahang Special Rector Award (2013, 2014), UiTM Pahang 'Researcher of the Year' (2011), UiTM Pahang Sanjung Sarjana Award (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) for excellence in publications, UiTM Excellent Service Award (2005, 2009, 2014), Silver Medal (BioInnoAwards 2010), USM Vice Chancellor Award for Best PhD Project (2009), 3 USM ‘Sanggar Sanjung’ Awards for excellence in publilcations, and UiTM Pahang Young Researcher of the Year (2008).


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