scholarly journals Tracing the Geographic Origin of Merbau (Intsia palembanica Miq.) in Century Old Planting Trials

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1171
Author(s):  
Chin Hong Ng ◽  
Kevin Kit Siong Ng ◽  
Chai Ting Lee ◽  
Lee Hong Tnah ◽  
Nurul Farhanah Zakaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Seed Source ◽  
Individual Identification ◽  
Assignment Test ◽  
Forest Reserves ◽  
Intsia Palembanica ◽  
Early Establishment

Our study highlights the utilization of a genetic database for wood-origin identification in Intsia palembanica, a valuable heavy hardwood from the tropical forests. This forensic tool is essential for strengthening the verification of legality in the wood supply chain from the forest to the end-users. An increasing number of rules and regulations are being put in place to promote sustainable practice in the timber trade, one of which involves ensuring that importers declare the correct species name and source of geographic origin of the timber. We aimed to determine the origin of the I. palembanica seed source used in the early establishment on the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) campus. DNA samples of I. palembanica individuals from the FRIM campus were obtained and analyzed using four chloroplast (cp) DNA markers to characterize the haplotype variants for population identification. In addition, the DNA samples were also genotyped at 14 short tandem repeat (STR) loci for individual identification. Individual assignment to the possible geographic origin was done through an assignment test. On the basis of our recently developed I. palembanica genetic databases, the I. palembanica seed source for the early establishment was inferred to be originated from a mixture of several sources, with a large portion from the southern region (89%) and a relatively small portion from the northern region (11%) of Peninsular Malaysia. The I. palembanica seed source used for the early establishment on the century old FRIM campus was inferred to be originated from several forest reserves located not far from the planting sites. This study proves the applicability of the DNA method in supply-chain verification, where an unknown I. palembanica tree can be traced to its geographic origin using genetic databases.

scholarly journals Presence of moonrat (Echinosorex gymnura) at selected forest reserves in Central Forest Spine (CFS) landscape of Peninsular Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 736 (1) ◽  
pp. 012013
Author(s):  
N M F Faradiana ◽  
M A Shahfiz ◽  
A R Nor Hazwani ◽  
M Kaviarasu ◽  
N Z Alwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Forest Reserves

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB SATISFACTION AND TEACHER WORK PERFORMANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
Aini Wizana Ismail ◽  
Kamal Ab Hamid ◽  
Shahrizal Badlishah
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Distribution Method ◽  
National Education ◽  
Teacher Work ◽  
The Government

The government is very concerned about issues related to schooling because the results of education today will shape our generation in the future. In this regard, the government takes seriously the aspect of national education and implements various initiatives to improve the effectiveness and excellence of schools through one of the aspects contained in the strategic thrust of the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2013-2025 which is focused on the quality of student academic achievement as the main agenda of education reform. Therefore, in an effort to improve and enhance work performance among teachers, there are related issues that need to be emphasized. Teacher job performance gaps are examined and given emphasis from the aspect of job satisfaction, Therefore, this study aims to identify the relationship between job satisfaction factors and teacher job performance. The population of this study consisted of teachers at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) in the education sector in the northern region, Peninsular Malaysia. However, for this study, the focus is given to the two locations of the states involved, are Perlis and Kedah. This location was chosen because the schools involved in this study are under one education system that implements the same policies and policies and the implementation of curricular and co-curricular activities is also the same. In fact, the schools involved in this study also received allocations and financial assistance in almost the same amount for the whole country (Ministry of National Education, MOE). For research purposes, this study used the questionnaire distribution method. While the process to analyze the data is using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) Version 24. The results of the analysis found that job satisfaction has a significant positive relationship with teacher work performance.

scholarly journals Origin identification of migratory pests (European Starling) using geochemical fingerprinting

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e8962
Author(s):  
Upama Khatri-Chhetri ◽  
John G. Woods ◽  
Ian R. Walker ◽  
P. Jeff Curtis
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
European Starling ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Stepwise Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Natal Origin ◽  
South Central

The European Starling (Sturnidae: Sturnus vulgaris L.) is an invasive bird in North America where it is an agricultural pest. In British Columbia (Canada), the starling population increases in orchards and vineyards in autumn, where they consume and damage ripening fruits. Starlings also cause damage in dairy farms and feedlots by consuming and contaminating food and spreading diseases. Damage can be partly mitigated by the use of scare devices, which can disperse flocks until they become habituated. Large-scale trapping and euthanizing before starlings move to fields and farms could be a practical means of preventing damage, but requires knowledge of natal origin. Within a small (20,831 km2), agriculturally significant portion of south-central British Columbia, the Okanagan-Similkameen region, we used 21 trace elements in bone tissue to discriminate the spatial distribution of juvenile starlings and to reveal the geographic origin of the problem birds in fall. Stepwise discriminant analysis of trace elements classified juveniles to their natal origin (minimum discrimination distance of 12 km) with 79% accuracy. In vineyards and orchards, the majority (55%) of problem birds derive from northern portions of the valley; and the remaining 45% of problem birds were a mixture of local and immigrant/unassigned birds. In contrast, problem birds in dairy farms and feedlots were largely immigrants/unassigned (89%) and 11% were local from northern region of the valley. Moreover, elemental signatures can separate starling populations in the Valley yielding a promising tool for identifying the geographic origin of these migratory birds.

The effects of soft skill integration on quality of college life of diploma business students

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
Cheng_Yoke Tan ◽  
Abdul Ghani Kanesan Abdullah ◽  
Abdul Jalil Ali
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
College Life

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of soft skill integration in the curriculum on quality of college life of diploma business students in Malaysian private higher educational institutions. Design/methodology/approach Descriptive quantitative survey research was used to assess the views and relationship between variables from 429 business students in Peninsular Malaysia. The adapted self-administered questionnaires were distributed through stratified random sampling method. Descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analysis were used in the findings. Findings The results advocated significant influence from soft skill integration on quality of college life. Soft skill integration in critical thinking and problem solving especially has significant positive influence on quality of college life in all the aspects from academic, social and also facilities. Research limitations/implications Generalizability of the research as it was conducted in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia only. It was also limited by subjectivity bias of the students who responded to the questionnaire. Practical implications The implication of this study was that it serves as an evidence-based information of soft skill integration and effects on college quality. In this way, it provides an empirical reference to the authorities for better guidelines, evaluation, control and development in the curriculum, delivery approaches, co-curriculum, campus environment or facilities. Social implications Local education in particular is closely linked to the neighboring community and also dependent on the socio-economic needs of the state or region. According to Kayrooz and Parker (2010), greater engagement with local issues and higher local autonomy for spending could lead to greater effectiveness and efficiencies. Originality/value The study was a pioneering research in the context of Malaysian private higher education, guided by Devadason et al.’s (2010) soft skill integration study in Malaysian public higher education, plus Sirgy et al.’s (2007) study on quality of college life.

scholarly journals Job characteristics, employee well-being, and job performance of public sector employees in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-119
Author(s):  
Johanim Johari ◽  
Faridahwati Mohd Shamsudin ◽  
Tan Fee Yean ◽  
Khulida Kirana Yahya ◽  
Zurina Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Sector Employees ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Reforms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the structural relationships between the job itself (i.e. job characteristics), employee well-being and job performance in light of the new administrative reform called the Government Transformation Program in Malaysia that stresses on measurable performance outputs. Design/methodology/approach A total of 208 public sector employees from various public agencies and departments in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia were surveyed. Some of the agencies that took part in the study include state departments, the fishery department, agriculture-related agencies and the rural development agency. Findings The authors observed that feedback positively influenced employee well-being, which served as a significant mediator in the relationship between feedback and job performance. The results indicated that 26.4 percent of the variance that explained employee well-being was accounted for by the different characteristics of a job. The authors also demonstrated that employee well-being accounted for 41.8 percent of job performance. Research limitations/implications The authors recommended that public sector managers consider the element of feedback and enhance employee well-being to improve job performance. Originality/value This study offers an insight into the effect of perceived changes in the job itself on employee well-being and subsequent job performance in light of government reforms.

High-Risk Behavior Among Young Adolescents in The Central and Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia: Baseline Data from The MyHeART Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 3204-3213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nik Daliana Nik Farid ◽  
◽  
Abqariyah Yahya ◽  
Nabilla Al-Sadat ◽  
Maznah Dahlui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
High Risk Behavior

scholarly journals The Effect of Leader’s Interpersonal Communication Skills on Nurses Innovative Behaviour Moderated by Perceived Trustworthiness

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Siti Asiah Md. Shahid ◽  
Darma Tasiyah Gumbri ◽  
Abdul Kadir Othman ◽  
Shariff Harun
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Communication Skill ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
State Hospitals ◽  
Innovative Behaviour ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between leaders’ interpersonal communication skills and nurses’ innovative behaviour. Moreover, innovative behaviour is essential for nurses in today’s dynamic healthcare systems whereby, the interpersonal communication skill has become an increasingly important factor in enhancing innovative behaviour. This study is based on the conceptual framework of interpersonal communication skills, innovative behaviour, and perceived trustworthiness. Using stratified sampling technique, questionnaires were distributed to 246 nurses’ grade U29 in three public state hospitals in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Since this is a correlational study, a quantitative research method is employed to determine the existing relationship between the variables. Findings indicated that the head nurses implemented moderately all the five components of interpersonal communication skills. The existence of perceived trustworthiness was found to improve the interaction between both parties to transform nurses to generate innovation in their work. The study concluded that interpersonal communication skills are required to be implemented by leaders in enhancing nurses’ innovative behaviour.

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