The Potential of 3-D Visualisation and GIS for Decision Making

Mimi Zaleha Abdul Ghani,Yazid Sarkom,Siti Mazwin Kamaruddin,Alamah Misni,Marlyana Azyyati Marzukhi,Puziah Ahmad 한국생태환경건축학회 2019 한국생태환경건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.19 No.2

Decision making is one of the critical issues in the Malaysian planning system. The study explored the potential of 3-D visualisation and GIS as a planning tool for decision making in Malaysian planning process. The study involved qualitative interviews with decision makers to identify critical issues in the development planning process involving interest and knowledge, awareness, manual system and finally, support. A quantitative analysis was subsequently carried out amongst decision makers involved in the development planning process to measure the potential and effectiveness of 3-D visualisation and GIS in decision making.

New Development of Wyndham Park, Australia Using 3-D Visualisation

Abdul Ghani, Mimi Zaleha,Sarkom, Yazid,Kasmuri, Kartini 한국생태환경건축학회 2018 한국생태환경건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.18 No.2

The study demonstrated the actual process of developing a 3-D model for planning applications in the context of a local planning authority in Australia by exploring the use of interactive 3-D model to assist the Wyndham City Council in preparing for the revised local structure plan by transforming existing conventional planning materials into easily understood form. It highlights how 3-D visualisation has provided a better understanding of a development project in comparison to the existing 2-D information and its potential in testing of future scenarios and proposals for the council`s future sustainable development including urban activity centres.

Perceptions of Malaysian Colorectal Cancer Patients Regarding Dietary Intake: A Qualitative Exploration

Yusof, Afzaninawati Suria,Isa, Zaleha Md.,Shah, Shamsul Azhar Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.2

Background: Changes in dietary practices are known to be associated with changes in the health and disease pattern of a population. This study aimed to qualitatively explore the perception of colorectal cancer patients regarding causes of colorectal cancer and the influence of diet. Materials and Methods: Twelve respondents from three major ethnicities in Malaysia were selected from the quantitative study on dietary pattern and colorectal cancer carried out earlier in this study. In-depth interviews (IDI), conducted from April until June 2012, were mainly in the Malay language with additional use of English and continued until the saturation point was reached. All interviews were autorecorded so that verbatim transcriptions could be created. Results: Causes of colorectal cancer were categorized into internal and external factors. The majority of respondents agreed that there is an association between Western foods and colorectal cancer. Malaysian traditional diet was not related to colorectal cancer as less preservative agents were used. Malaysian diet preparation consisting of taste of cooking (spicy, salty and sour foods) plus type of cooking (fry, grilled and smoked) were considered causes of colorectal cancer. All respondents changed their dietary pattern to healthy food after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Advice from doctors regarding suitable food for colorectal cancer was useful in this regard. Conclusions: Eating outside, use of food flavoring ingredients and preservative agents were considered to be the main factors causing colorectal cancer. All respondents admitted that they changed to a healthy diet after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

A review of maintenance practices for slope and highland properties in Malaysia

Sarkom, Yazid,Ghani, Mimi Zaleha 한국생태환경건축학회 2020 한국생태환경건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.20 No.2

This paper describes the outcome of a desk study on the issues of maintenance practices for slope and highland properties in Malaysia. The occurrences of several recent landslides portray to the public that the authorities are not doing enough to control the developments on slopes and hillsides. Essentially, the rules and regulations for slope and highland developments in Malaysia are well in place. However, the outcomes of this study reveals that the maintenance aspect of slopes is still lacking as many misconceptions of slopes still exist in the mind of most laymen in Malaysia. Urgent needs are required to increase the awareness level on the importance of slope maintenance among the government agencies as well as the public

Dietary Patterns and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review of Cohort Studies (2000-2011)

Yusof, Afzaninawati Suria,Isa, Zaleha Md.,Shah, Shamsul Azhar Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.9

Objectives: This systematic review of cohort studies aimed to identify any association between specific dietary patterns and risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Dietary patterns involve complex interactions of food and nutrients summarizing the total diet or key aspects of the diet for a population under study. Methods and materials: This review involves 6 cohort studies of dietary patterns and their association with colorectal cancer. An exploratory or a posteriori approach and a hypothesis-oriented or a priori approach were employed to identify dietary patterns. Results: The dietary pattern identified to be protective against CRC was healthy, prudent, fruits and vegetables, fat reduced/diet foods, vegetables/fish/poultry, fruit/wholegrain/dairy, healthy eating index 2005, alternate healthy eating index, Mediterranean score and recommended food score. An elevated risk of CRC was associated with Western diet, pork processed meat, potatoes, traditional meat eating, and refined grain pattern. Conclusion: The Western dietary pattern which mainly consists of red and processed meat and refined grains is associated with an elevated risk of development of CRC. Protective factors against CRC include a healthy or prudent diet, consisting of vegetables, fruits, fish and poultry.

A Workplace to Support Creativity

Sanaz Ahmadpoor Samani,Siti Zaleha Binti Abdul Rasid,Saudah bt Sofian 대한산업공학회 2014 Industrial Engineeering & Management Systems Vol.13 No.4

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the background information regarding to the role of workplace on affecting people’s performance. In today’s industry creativity has a very special and important place because of the dynamic organizational changes and rapid growth of technology. To support these new working styles and specifically, to support creativity within an organization, flexible workplaces are often suggested. Since open-plan office offers more flexibility when compared to completely closed and private ones, they are seen to have more capabilities and are highly valued in today’s industry. So the result of this study will contribute towards enhancing the understanding of the effect office design to enhance employees’ performance, especially in creative tasks.

Challenges in Implementing and Enforcing Statutory Periodic Building Inspections in Malaysia

Yazid Sarkom,Mimi Zaleha Ghani,Julaida Kaliwon,Edzanee Hashim 한국생태환경건축학회 2019 한국생태환경건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.19 No.2

As a reaction to the tragedy of Highland Tower condominium collapse in the year 1992, the Malaysian government had passed an amendment to the Road, drainage and building Act (Act 133) in the year 1994, to include a new section in the law known as section 85A, requiring the owners of all buildings more than five storeys high and have been certified fit for occupation for more than ten years to submit a structural safety report of the buildings at every ten year interval. However, after about 25 years of the enactment, it was revealed that the compliance of the building owners with the requirement of the Act is not very convincing. This paper aims to investigate the obstacles faced by the local councils in the implementation of the Act through interviews with officers from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and several local authorities surrounding it. From the interview sessions, it can be summarised that the lack of act supervision, law enforcement, public awareness, technical guidelines and financial resources contribute to the lack of adherence.

Individual Control over the Physical Work Environment to Effect Creativity

Sanaz Ahmadpoor Samani,Siti Zaleha Binti Abdul Rasid,Saudah bt Sofian 대한산업공학회 2015 Industrial Engineeering & Management Systems Vol.14 No.1

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the background information regarding to the impact of personal control over the physical work environment on satisfaction with work environment and creativity at work. Today creativity has a significant and special place in business especially in innovative organizations which need creative people to generate new, and useful ideas for produce new products, services, work methods, systems etc. Moreover the design and appearance of workspace and individual ability to control the ambient conditions of the workplace have significant effect on their behavior, satisfaction and overall outcome including creativity. So the result of this study will contribute towards enhancing the understanding of the effect of office design to enhance employees’ creativity.

Is the Phone Call the Most Effective Method for Recall in Cervical Cancer Screening? - Results from a Randomised Control Trial

Rashid, Rima Marhayu Abdul,Mohamed, Majdah,Hamid, Zaleha Abdul,Dahlui, Maznah Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.10

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of different methods of recall for repeat Pap smear among women who had normal smears in the previous screening. Design: Prospective randomized controlled study. Setting: All community clinics in Klang under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Participants: Women of Klang who attended cervical screening and had a normal Pap smear in the previous year, and were due for a repeat smear were recruited and randomly assigned to four different methods of recall for repeat smear. Intervention: The recall methods given to the women to remind them for a repeat smear were either by postal letter, registered letter, short message by phone (SMS) or phone call. Main Outcome Measures: Number and percentage of women who responded to the recall within 8 weeks after they had received the recall, irrespective whether they had Pap test conducted. Also the numbers of women in each recall method that came for repeat Pap smear. Results: The rates of recall messages reaching the women when using letter, registered letter, SMS and phone calls were 79%, 87%, 66% and 68%, respectively. However, the positive responses to recall by letter, registered letter, phone messages and telephone call were 23.9%, 23.0%, 32.9% and 50.9%, respectively (p<0.05). Furthermore, more women who received recall by phone call had been screened (p<0.05) compared to those who received recall by postal letter (OR=2.38, CI=1.56-3.62). Conclusion: Both the usual way of sending letters and registered letters had higher chances of reaching patients compared to using phone either for sending messages or calling. The response to the recall method and uptake of repeat smear, however, were highest via phone call, indicating the importance of direct communication.

A Workplace to Support Creativity

Samani, Sanaz Ahmadpoor,Rasid, Siti Zaleha Binti Abdul,bt Sofian, Saudah Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers 2014 Industrial Engineeering & Management Systems Vol.13 No.4

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the background information regarding to the role of workplace on affecting people's performance. In today's industry creativity has a very special and important place because of the dynamic organizational changes and rapid growth of technology. To support these new working styles and specifically, to support creativity within an organization, flexible workplaces are often suggested. Since open-plan office offers more flexibility when compared to completely closed and private ones, they are seen to have more capabilities and are highly valued in today's industry. So the result of this study will contribute towards enhancing the understanding of the effect office design to enhance employees' performance, especially in creative tasks.