Journal of Workforce Education & Research

Determinants of Home Ownership Among the Urbanites in Melaka

Abd Ghani Rashed Mohamed, Mashahruni Md. Salin — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Over the past few years, the real estate market has been unbalanced in terms of supply and demand when supply exceeds demand, especially in urban areas. Although there is a high demand for affordable housing, the issue of house dumping is still a public debate. The difficulty of owning a house has always been a public issue debated by the government and the private sector in finding a solution for all stakeholders. With the current economic situation, buying a house is almost impossible due to the drastic increase in house prices in urban areas. In reality, urban communities need affordable housing to overcome the problem of renting a house, where the cost of renting is increasing. This study aims to identify whether factors such as market price, socio-economics, and community well-being affect home ownership, especially in Melaka urban areas. Data and information were obtained from house renters in some selected housing estates. The data collected from questionnaires was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23 and Microsoft Excel software. The regression analysis method was employed for this study. The study results found that the increase in house prices affects the residents' ownership in the city, even though the demand for houses is always there. Design factors, types, and comfortable spaces are still the choices of today's home buyers. Socio-economic development factors also affect the demand of urban communities that choose housing estates near the city because of easy access, available infrastructure, and stunning green surroundings. The community well-being factor is a determining factor in the urban community's choice of a community-friendly environment and guaranteed security as one of the factors of home ownership in the future. In general, this study also helps housing developers study marketing strategies by considering the current needs of urban communities, such as market prices, socio-economic development, and a community-friendly housing environment. This study suggests that the government should make more efforts to increase homeownership in the urban community by providing quality housing and creating a united society along with development.

Analisis Keperluan, Reka Bentuk dan Pembangunan e-Resume

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), creativity and innovation are among the Cross-Curriculum Elements (EMK) that are integrated in Teaching and Facilitation sessions (PdPc) nowadays. TMK, creativity and innovation or digital education among lecturers and students should be implemented continuously in the lifelong learning process. Among the important elements in the PdPc session highlighted in the Matriculation General Studies (PAM) course is the production of manual resumes and short videos. PAM lecturers at one of the matriculation colleges has identified several problems that need to be improved in the production of resumes among students of the Matriculation Program. There are two main objectives of this study which are to identify the analysis of the importance and needs of innovative products as well as the analysis in designing and then developing e-Resume. Through a case study method of needs analysis among 160 students and five lecturers found that two main factors, i.e. increased costs and less effective sources of evidence access, are the main contributors to the need for e-resume design and development. Consequently, the e-resume innovation product is one of the alternatives that combines several open-source applications. The findings of the study show that document access through e-Resume design and development is easily accessible and can be accessed regardless of time in various locations by anyone who needs it compared to the existing manual resume design development. The implications of this design and development provide savings in cost, time, energy and storage space in addition to guaranteeing data security, especially to the assessment panel, institution management, lecturers’ teaching sessions and learning among the students of the Matriculation Program, KPM.

Abstrak: Kemahiran Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (TMK), kreativiti serta inovasi merupakan antara Elemen Merentas Kurikulum (EMK) yang diintegrasikan dalam sesi Pengajaran dan Pemudahcaraan (PdPc) pada masa kini. EMK TMK, kreativiti serta inovasi atau pendidikan digital dalam kalangan pensyarah dan pelajar wajar diimplementasikan secara berterusan dalam proses pembelajaran sepanjang hayat. Antara elemen penting dalam sesi PdPc yang ditengahkan dalam kursus Pengajian Am Matrikulasi (PAM) ialah penghasilan resume manual dan video pendek. Pensyarah PAM di salah sebuah kolej matrikulasi telah mengenal pasti beberapa masalah yang perlu diberikan penambahbaikan nilai terhadap penghasilan resume dalam kalangan pelajar Program Matrikulasi. Terdapat dua objektif utama kajian ini iaitu mengenal pasti analisis kepentingan dan keperluan produk inovasi serta analisis dalam mereka bentuk dan seterusnya membangunkan e-Resume. Kaedah kajian kes terhadap analisis keperluan dalam kalangan 160 pelajar dan lima pensyarah mendapati bahawa dua faktor utama iaitu peningkatan kos serta sumber capaian eviden yang kurang efektif sebagai penyumbang utama terhadap keperluan reka bentuk dan pembangunan e-Resume. Sehubungan itu, produk inovasi e-Resume merupakan salah satu alternatif yang menggabungkan beberapa aplikasi sumber terbuka. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa capaian dokumen menerusi reka bentuk dan pembangunan e-Resume bersifat mudah capai dan boleh diakses tanpa mengira waktu di pelbagai lokasi oleh sesiapa sahaja yang berkeperluan dibandingkan dengan pembangunan reka bentuk penggunaan resume manual yang sedia ada. Implikasi reka bentuk dan pembangunan ini memberikan penjimatan kos, masa, tenaga dan ruang penyimpanan selain jaminan keselamatan data khususnya kepada pihak panel penilai, pengurusan institusi, sesi pengajaran pensyarah serta pembelajaran dalam kalangan para pelajar Program Matrikulasi, KPM.

Implementation of Livewire Software in Output Waveform Analysis for Rectifier Circuit

Hasyireen Abd Halim, Zuraidah Muhammad, Siti Nazurah Md Zaid — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A diode performs a vital job as a rectifier, which changes alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Both half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits in electronics can use diodes. Rectifiers are fundamental in electronics because many devices, such as computers, smartphones, and power supplies, require DC power. They ensure that the electrical current flows in a single direction, which is necessary for the proper functioning of these devices. The choice of rectifier type depends on the application's specific requirements, including the desired output voltage and current. The output voltage waveform can be analysed through an oscilloscope in the laboratory for education purposes. Instead of using an oscilloscope in the lab, we can also analyze output waveforms using electrical schematic software. In this study, the virtual oscilloscope offered by Livewire software's schematic simulation application will investigate the output signal from a half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuit. In conclusion, the waveform output from the rectifier circuit can be analyzed from livewire software successfully. Through the analysis obtained, we can determine the formation of each cycle for the output voltage rectifier for both half-wave and full-wave. It demonstrates how Livewire's virtual experiments can be utilized as a substitute for practical activities when learning online. Based on the Livewire simulation result, the halfwave rectifier's output only appears during the positive half cycle; meanwhile, the fullwave rectifier’s output of both half cycles appeared according to the input voltage.

Design and Build “Smart Key Tracking Systems with RFID and Arduino Mega” for Use in Petrochemical Engineering Department PTSN

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The problem concerning key storage at Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail (PTSN) systems is a lack of systematic administration, leading to uncontrolled and insecure essential management procedures. Consequently, the objective is to create an intelligent key tracking system (SKTS) utilizing radio frequency identification (RFID) and Arduino Mega to establish a secure and properly organized key storage system with efficient data management. This project introduces the monitoring system with automated and real-time data collection. SKTS design uses an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller and an ESP8266 Node MCU Wi-Fi module that sends data over the cloud. The project also utilizes the Telegram chat application bot to notify and monitor the keys' retrieval and return. It is also equipped with an RFID reader as a sensor. As the authorized user, once the RFID card is swept, type the selection key number; the solenoid lock for the selected key will open, and the key is free to be picked. The liquid crystal display (LCD) will show the authorized user data and selected room number. A signal will send the information to the Telegram application through a mobile phone to notify the other authorized user. This project successfully achieves its objective by utilizing the Telegram application to notify critical users and authorized individuals when keys are returned. These real-time notifications are visible to all registered group members on the Telegram application. The Likert Scale, which has two points, is established by utilizing data responses from the rubrics form, with evaluators consisting of industrial designers and researchers. The results are subsequently synthesized using qualitative percentages. The responses to the item provided via the rubric assessment form show that the SKTS meets the design, ideal, and functional aspects.

Smart LPG Regulator

Hafifah Darus, Suraya Abu Seman, Nui Din Keraf — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The Smart LPG Regulator is designed to oversee the regulation of pressurized steel gas cylinders in residential households. The primary goal of this project is to prevent the potential risks associated with LPG gas leaks, including the loss of life, injuries, and health concerns. The system is equipped to identify gas leaks and issue auditory and visual alerts through a buzzer, a display, and a servo motor, which promptly closes the gas cylinder regulator to terminate the gas supply. The LPG Gas Detector (MQ6) is a suitable sensor with high sensitivity to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), including propane, proficient, isobutene, and natural gas. It is also capable of detecting easily flammable gases, mainly methane. Data collected by the MQ6 sensor is processed by the Atmega 328P microcontroller and presented through the output components. The LCD screen will display 'GAS LEAK,' the buzzer will sound an alarm, and the servo motor will continue to close the regulator valve on the gas cylinder. The MQ6 sensor can identify gas leaks from the gas cylinder, gas pipes, or kitchen stove burners. One significant advantage of this system is its ability to shut off the gas cylinder supply, indirectly preventing accidents and injuries. The system's design is tailored to accommodate the standard size of gas cylinders used in residential homes, with domestic consumers as the target user group.