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

Theoretical and Applied Sciences
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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.

Author Biography:

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.
Release date NZ
May 28th, 2018
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Contributors
  • Edited by Nor Azizah Yacob
  • Edited by Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus
  • Edited by Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor
  • Edited by Rahmah Lob Yussof
  • Edited by Shaikh Abdul Karim Yamani Zakaria
Edition
1st ed. 2018
Illustrations
251 Illustrations, color; 98 Illustrations, black and white; XX, 1062 p. 349 illus., 251 illus. in color.
Pages
1062
ISBN-13
9789811300738
Product ID
27804242

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