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Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Algorithms For Solving Vehicle Routing Problems
(2021-11)
Sarah Hazwani Binti Adnan
Therefore, a heuristic approach which integrates Fully Informed Particle Swarm (FIPS) with Self-Adaptive Differential Evolution (SaDE) is proposed, namely FIPSaDE. The development of a systematic fleet scheduling system will not only minimize the possible wastage in terms of time and cost; but will also smooth the operations of logistic distribution and helps in managing and achieving long-term resource sustainability.
Success And Failure Factors Among Jordan Microfund For Women’s Recipients Lubna
(2022-06)
Thaher, Lubna Mohammad Naief
Over the past decades, many attempts have been made to alleviate poverty among women in Jordan through providing microcredit and facilitating financial services. Microfund for Women (MFW) is one of the most widespread, and prominent microfinance institutions in Jordan. Despite these exciting facts, many Jordanian women's enterprises funded by MFW have halted during the past decade due to the high rates of failure of these projects. Jordanian women have recently suffered from a high rate of failure in their Micro and Small-sized Enterprises (MSEs), and has gradually become an important issue following the trial of more than 13,000 Jordanian women for non-payment of their micro-loans. In order to understand further on this phenomenon while investigating how to overcome such issues, this study intends to examine the success and failure factors of women's MSEs to ensure the sustainability of their businesses, thereby empowering these women economically and socially. In this qualitative study, a semi-structured interview method with sixteen open-ended questions was used to collect data from 24 women entrepreneurs funded by MFW in Amman, Jordan. This study found three major factors for the success and failure among Jordan MFW’s recipients, namely: women entrepreneurs, the environment around women entrepreneurs, and micro-financial institutions. This study concludes with the necessity of establishing a comprehensive database for female entrepreneurs, which will guide in developing the necessary policies to promote women's entrepreneurship and thus improve their performance. This study also presented a proposed model to achieve a sustainable strategy for women's MSEs.
Analisis Kemiskinan Bandar: Kajian Kes Golongan B40 Di Petaling Jaya, Selangor
(2022-07)
Siti Nor Ain, Mayan
Setiap negara menginginkan kemiskinan dapat dikurangkan sehingga ke tahap sifar. Namun ia perlu seiring dengan usaha yang berterusan dan pendekatan yang dinamik sesuai dengan perkembangan sosial masyarakat. Kehidupan masyarakat semakin kompleks sehingga menyebabkan golongan berpendapatan rendah atau dikenali sebagai golongan B40 yang hidup ditengah proses urbanisasi semakin terhimpit kerana kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat setiap hari. Meningkatkan taraf hidup dan pendapatan golongan ini adalah sangat penting untuk mengukuhkan kestabilan ekonomi dan sosial di dalam negara Malaysia. Terdapat empat objektif dalam kajian ini iaitu membentuk profil golongan B40, mengenal pasti tahap pemilikan harta golongan B40 di kawasan bandar, memeta pengelompokkan golongan B40 dengan menggunakan Sistem Informasi Geografi (GIS), dan membangun kaedah yang sesuai untuk meningkatkan taraf hidup golongan B40 di kawasan bandar. Bagi mencapai objektif kajian, penyelidikan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Proses temu bual informan dijalankan secara bersemuka dengan menggunakan borang soal selidik. Terdapat tiga kumpulan informan yang pertama terdiri daripada golongan B40 seramai 50 orang yang dipilih secara rawak di lima kawasan bandar terpilih di daerah Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Lima kawasan tersebut ialah Bandar Petaling, Petaling, Sungai Buloh, Damansara dan Bukit Raja.
The Capability Upon Disaster Preparedness Amongst Malaysian Hospitals
(2022-07)
This study is hoped to contribute to the whole process and understanding of disasters that hospitals are called upon to manage. This area requires careful study within the context of institutional theory and organisational learning capability in assessing the factors contributing to hospital preparedness towards disasters as some areas require clarification and further work. This study specifically examined the institutional elements associated with hospital preparedness to manage disasters. The explanatory variables are modelled from the institutional theory where the elements are classified as coercive, mimetic, and normative pressure; and organisational learning capability where the elements are classified as clarity of purpose and mission, leadership commitment and empowerment, experimentation and rewards, transfer of knowledge, and teamwork and group problem-solving. This study used a quantitative approach with correlation research design to answer the research objectives, research questions, and hypotheses stipulated in the study. A total of 100 government hospitals in Malaysia were assessed to understand their level of disaster preparedness during the event of a disaster. SmartPLS was then applied to assess the relationship between the explanatory factors and hospital disaster preparedness. The findings reveal that Malaysian public hospitals are in category B, which requires intervention measures for hospitals to function during and after disasters. The findings also indicate that institutional pressure and organisational learning capability influence hospital disaster preparedness.
Fish Identification Across Merbok Estuary Through Dna Barcoding And Environmental Dna (Edna) Metabarcoding In Tropical Mangrove Estuary
(2022-09)
Zainal Abidin, Danial Hariz
Biodiversity hotspots often face a taxonomic information gap, especially those biotas found in tropical mangrove estuarine ecosystems. These megadiverse ecosystems are currently among the most threatened ecosystems in the world due to high human pressures. Moreover, knowledge of the taxonomy and distribution of species in this ecosystem is still incomplete for many groups, especially fish taxa, which hinders the implementation of sustainable biodiversity conservation plans. To fill the taxonomic gap in this species-rich region, this work investigated the diversity of fish communities in a tropical mangrove estuary - the Merbok Estuary in northwestern Peninsular Malaysia using conventional and DNA-based methods. The conventional assessment of ichthyodiversity in the Merbok Estuary and adjacent marine waters recorded a total of 138 fish species from two classes, 18 orders, 47 families, and 94 genera. A repository of specimens was established at the Biodiversity Reference Laboratory, USM, to enable further comparative studies. Subsequently, DNA barcoding based on the COI gene was used to genetically assess the fish diversity in the Merbok Estuary and complement the earlier morphological results. A DNA barcoding reference library of 350 fish individuals was compiled. Of the 138 species initially identified by morphology, the barcodes of 123 species confirm their validity.
Support, Facilities And Services For Ageing Academic Staff At Two Indonesian Public Universities
(2023-11)
Ramadhan, Adityo Pratikno
This research aims to analyse the ageing policy in two fully autonomous Indonesian public universities employing a sequential exploratory mixed method as a research method.
Renewable Heat Policy And Its Implications On Climate Change In China
(2024-09)
Xiong, Chengcheng
This thesis focuses on the implications of different policy instruments on increasing the penetration of renewable heating in china, in line with the country's goals to peak its carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.This thesis employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies to analyse various policy instruments for increasing renewable heating penetration in china from 2018 to 2035. By utilizing text analysis, the efficiency of the current renewable heat policy system is evaluated, highlighting policy gaps compared to countries with high renewable heat penetration. The research reveals that china's renewable heat policy system is predominantly regulation-driven, suggesting the potential for market-oriented policies to play a more significant role. A customized recursive dynamic computable general equilibrium (cge) model is developed to forecast the impacts of different policy instruments. The dynamic simulation results indicate that subsidies can boost gross domestic product (gdp) and energy consumption while decreasing energy intensity, total carbon emissions, and carbon intensity by increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy mix.
Incorporation Of Surface Complexity In Eco-Concrete Panels And Its Effect On Biodiversity In Coastal Infrastructure In Penang, Malaysia
(2025-02)
Mun, Amanda Chong Kar
Urbanization along coastlines is surging globally, with densely populated cities characterized by towering structures and advanced technologies. To safeguard these populations and properties from extreme weather events, a strategy of "hardening" coastlines with artificial coastal structures (acs) like seawalls and breakwaters has become increasingly common. However, these structures often provide suboptimal habitats for marine biodiversity compared to natural shores due to the materials used and their lack of complexity. While ecological engineering principles have been explored to address this issue, data specific to tropical regions remains limited. Considering the heightened stress marine organisms face during low tides in tropical areas due to desiccation and temperature, this study investigated the effectiveness of incorporating habitat complexity and reduced carbon footprint (eco-concrete) onto the seawall to promote benthic species richness and improve the overall ecological function of these structures. A total of 20 habitat panels of 5 replicates per treatment were deployed at the light waterfront in penang,
The Mediating Effect Of Technological Innovation On The Impact Of Policy Factors, Market Intervention, And Industrial Agglomeration On Energy Efficiency In The Erdos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park, Inner Mongolia, China
(2025-04)
Feng, Shaohuai
In alignment with china’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, this study examines the erdos zero-carbon industrial park (ezcip) to investigate how policy factors (pf), industrial agglomeration (ia), and market interventions (mi) influence energy efficiency (ee) through the mediating role of technological innovation (ti). Using a cross-sectional quantitative approach and structural equation modeling (sem), data were collected through surveys of high-tech and renewable energy companies within ezcip. The findings indicate that policy factors, industrial agglomeration, and market interventions significantly enhance energy efficiency by promoting technological innovation. The study also emphasizes that the integration of policy support, industry clustering, and market mechanisms creates a sustainable cycle of innovation and energy optimization. As one of the first studies focusing specifically on energy efficiency in zero-carbon industrial parks in china, this research extends existing literature by highlighting technological innovation as a critical mediating variable, bridging external drivers and energy efficiency outcomes. Furthermore, this research provides valuable recommendations to policymakers and industry practitioners, offering practical strategies to replicate successes from conventional industrial parks, thereby contributing to the global transition towards low-carbon, sustainable industrial growth.
Resilience Of Peatland Fishing Communities, South Sumatra, Indonesia
(2025-06)
Syakina Bella
This study aims to explore the resilience of fishing communities in South Sumatra’s peatlands by assessing their socioeconomic conditions, identifying key challenges, analyzing their long-term impacts, and proposing strategies to enhance sustainability.

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