Nuril Azmi Muslimin*

(Faculty of Engineering and Technology, i-CATS University College)

Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

nurilazmi@icats.edu.my 

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the real forensic engineering investigation and report that was done after an incident of 33 kV gas-insulated switchgear explosion.  The purpose of the investigation and report was for the insurer to justify a claim made by the client on the insured electrical system.  The process of investigation took about 2 weeks to complete and approximately 3 months to prepare a preliminary report until the final report.  In writing the report of the investigation, the technical terms had to be explained and written in such a manner that a non-technical person should be able to read and understand.  Site investigation, interview, factory visit, and documented evidence like photos were conducted and gathered to conclude the root cause of the incident.  The investigation report should focus on the root-cause of the incident, list of damaged materials, and chronological events of the incident.  Thus, a paper for the forensic report is presented on how the investigation was conducted and reports were written.

Keywords: Forensic investigation report; Switchgear; Fire incident; Root-cause of incident; Substation

Lydia Ling Yong Qi, Nur Constance Wah

Department of Business Management, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak

lydiaqq10@gmail.com

wnconstance@unimas.my

Abstract

Using the perspective of social capital theory, this study aims to examine the mediating effect of knowledge sharing on the relationship between social capital and job performance among employees in Phillip Capital Malaysia during the post-COVID-19 period. A quantitative approach using a questionnaire is employed to gather data for the study, and analyses are performed using Structural Equation modeling (SEM), which is confirmed using partial least squares (PLS). Data was obtained from 321 staff and agents from Phillip Capital Malaysia who participated in this study. The findings reveal that there is a positive and significant relationship between bonding social capital and knowledge sharing, bridging social capital and knowledge sharing, knowledge sharing and job performance, and bridging social capital and job performance. The results indicate that knowledge sharing mediates the relationship between social capital and job performance significantly. This current study adds to the body of knowledge about the effect of knowledge sharing on social capital and job performance of the employees and agents at Phillip Capital Malaysia. In light of the findings, it is suggested that the positive relationship between social capital and knowledge sharing may not automatically lead to employees achieving job performance. 

Keywords: Bonding Social Capital, Bridging Social Capital, Job Performance, Knowledge Sharing, Social Capital Theory

John Tin Yuan En, Nikko Leo Fock Xing, Alvin Liew Tze Lo

(Faculty of Engineering and Technology, i-CATS University College)

Stampin Timur Road, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak

john@icats.edu.my

ABSTRACT

An innovative mini wind power generator (wind turbine) was designed and constructed with the primary goal of providing sufficient power to the electrical appliances. In this case study, LEDs and lightbulbs were utilised to represent the electrical appliances in a practical setting. The wind turbine system was connected to a monitoring system whereby users can read the input signals and regulate the output signals via the IoT (Internet of Things) concept. The wind power produced by the wind generator is used to charge the batteries, which served as the primary power source for all the connected electrical appliances. The experimental results demonstrated the capability of the proposed wind power generator to charge the battery voltage from 1.92 V to 3.88 V, resulting in an increment of about 2 V. It was obeserved that the turbine rotational speed is directly proportional to the wind speed applied.  Specifically, a maximum fan speed of 1208 rpm yielded a turbine rotational speed of 3034 rpm which further substabtiating the correlation between wind speed and turbine rotation. In addition, the charging process commenced solely when the cumulative voltage of the batteries dropped below the threshold of 1.92 V. Once the voltage reached its maximum capacity of 3.88 V, the charging process was automatically halted, ensuring the batteries were not overcharged.

Keywords: wind; power; generator; IoT; turbine

Nadzirah Maripat*, Nurzaifah Zainal Abidin

Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Faculty of Multidisciplinary and Sustainability Studies

i-CATS University College, Sarawak

nadzirah.maripat@icats.edu.my 

ABSTRACT

Environmental education is an important medium to raise awareness of environmental care starting from school. However, the lack of awareness among students about caring for the environment and dealing with pollution is one of the challenges for teachers who teach about environmental education. In addition, the current generation seems to need more awareness of this issue. This article aims to investigate the challenges of environmental education in Malaysia and provides an approach to the strategies in teaching environmental education for future generations. The challenges and strategies in teaching environmental education in this article may be able to help the parties concerned explore more deeply and study the effects and implications for school students in particular. The proposed approach may be appropriate according to certain factors faced by the school concerned.

Keywords: Environmental education; sustainability; Malaysia; school education

Ting Kung Chuang, Yap Xian Rui, Wan Zhen En, Clarence Chong Wei Kang, Rudolph Mering Sagan, Florence Francis-Lothai*

Faculty of Computing and Software Engineering, i-CATS University College

Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak

*florence@icats.edu.my

ABSTRACT

Falls pose a significant public health risk, especially for the elderly and disabled. Traditional methods in human fall detection relying on visual features or physical characteristics face challenges such as high computational costs and occlusion issues. This study explores the efficacy of image-based human fall detection based on pose estimation models and classification methods using Random Forest algorithm. The comparative study includes two well-known pose estimation models, namely BlazePose and OpenPose. These methods were utilized to extract body keypoints and used to feed the Random Forest for the classification of fall and non-fall events. The results of the study demonstrate that the MediaPipe-BlazePose model outperforms the Caffe-OpenPose in accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and precision. Besides, model efficiency is also assessed, revealing that the former model exhibits faster training and classification processes. These findings are not only beneficial for future research aimed at refining accuracy and efficiency of fall event detection but also broaden the scope  for different applications.

Keywords: Human fall detection; pose estimation; Random Forest algorithm; BlazePose; OpenPose; machine learning

Noorul ‘aini Hanifa Su’aidi

Kolej Universiti i-CATS, Sarawak 

ainihanifa@icats.edu.my 

ABSTRAK

Buku ini menghimpunkan pengalaman dan pelbagai persoalan serta permasalahan mengenai Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) yang ditulis oleh Mohd Rosli Ibrahim.  Penulis adalah juga seorang OKU Penglihatan.  Namun, apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan ‘Masharakat Chantek’?  Penulis mengambil rujukan ‘masyarakat cantik’ dari penulis skrip filem Sumpahan Orang Minyak – S. Sudarmaji (1923-1989) yang membawa maksud kepada kejahilan sosial yang hanya memandang dan mengukur manusia berdasarkan rupa paras yang ‘cantik’ tanpa menilai keluhuran budi dan kebesaran jiwa seseorang.  Tambahan Mohd Rosli, ‘Masharakat Chantek’ di eja sedemikian adalah refleksi daripada bahasa klasik dari segi nilai estetika nya. 

Kata kunci:  Ulasan Buku; Orang Kelainan Upaya; Kawah Buku 

ABSTRACT 

This book brings together the experiences and various questions and problems about the Disabled (OKU) written by Mohd Rosli Ibrahim. The writer is also a Visually Impaired and Active Activist on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However, what is meant by ‘Masharakat Chantek’? The author takes the reference of ‘Masharakat Chantek’ from the screenwriter of the film Sumpahan Orang Minyak - S. Sudarmaji (1923-1989) which means social ignorance that only looks and measures people based on the appearance of 'beautiful' without evaluating the nobility of character and the greatness of a person's soul.  Additional Mohd Rosli, 'Masharakat Chantek' spelled in such a way is a reflection of the classical language in terms of its aesthetic value.

Keywords:  Book Review; People with Disabilities; Kawah Buku