Special Issue on: Innovative Research and Practices Towards Energy, Environment and Smart Living

Chief Guest Editor

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahrizan Baharom

Smart Township and Sustainable Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor D.E, Malaysia.

Guest Editor 1  

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Mohd Faizal Wan Mahmood

Centre for Integrated Design for Advanced Mechanical Systems, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor D.E, Malaysia.

Guest Editor 2  

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhana Arsad

Centre of Advanced Electronic & Communication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor D.E, Malaysia.

Guest Editor 3  

Dr. Shuhaida Harun

Research Center for Sustainable Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor D.E, Malaysia.

Articles

Effect of Polymer Concentration on Salt Rejection of Polysulfone Membrane
Azman Ismail, Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin Pages: 1-5 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24863

Evaluation of Risk Factors Affecting on Oil and Gas Construction Projects in Yemen
Mukhtar A. Kassem, Muhamad Azry Khoiry, Noraini Hamzah Pages: 6-14 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24864

Numerical Analysis of the Continuous Composite Slab Strengthened by CFRP Laminate in the Hogging Moment Region
Khalid W. Dahham, Shahrizan Baharom, Mohamed S. Majdub Pages: 20-27 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24865

Effect of Heat Curing Temperatures on Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete
Norhasni Muhammad, Shahrizan Baharom, Noor Amirah Mohamed Ghazali, Nor Asiah Alias Pages: 15-19 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24866

Analysis of Behaviour Support System for Mass Rapid Transit Underground Station Using Numerical Modelling Method
Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Muhammad Fikri, Rufaizal Che Mamat, Syazwan Md. Rahim, Aizat Mohd Taib Pages: 28-33 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24867

Influence of Initial Conditions on Unsaturated Groundwater Flow Models
Aizat Mohd Taib, Mohd Raihan Taha, Dayang Zulaika Abang Hasbollah Pages: 34-40 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24868

Overview of Service Quality for Public Bus Services
Shuhairy Norhisham, Amiruddin Ismail, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Norlela Ismail Pages: 41-45 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24869

Assessment of University Campus Cycling Facilities: the Students’ Perceptions
Siti Khairunisa Zainal, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Nik Mohd Iznan Tuan Yaakub, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid Pages: 46-49 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24870

Effectiveness of Commuter Rail Service Toward Passenger’s Satisfaction: a Case Study from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Nur Asilah Zakaria, Siti Khairunisa Zainal Pages: 50-55 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24871

Recycled Tire as Base Isolator for Low Rise Building in Malaysia
Siow Yun Tong, Anuar Kasa, Siti Aminah Osman Pages: 56-59 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24872

BIM Implementation in Asia Towards Functionalities: A Systematic Review
Muhammad ‘Ariff Putra Ansaruddin Agus, Noraini Hamzah, Muhamad Azry Khoiry Pages: 60-65 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24873

Condition Assessment of Fire-Affected RC Slab Via GPR Signal Reflections Analysis and Visual Inspection Method
S. F.Senin, Nor Azilawati Abu Talaha, R. Hamid Pages: 66-71 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24874

Locating Underground Water Pipe Leakages Via Interpretation of Ground Penetrating Radar Signals
S. F. Senin, M. S. Jaafar, R. Hamid Pages: 72077 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24875

Plastic Waste Contribution in Concrete Strength Improvement At Early and Long Curing Ages
V H. ALfahdawi, S. A. Osman, R. Hamid, Abdulkader Ismail AL-hadithi Pages: 78-81 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24876

Effect of Thermally Activated Alum Sludge Ash and Nanoclay on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Mortars
R. Ahmad, R. Hamid, S. A. Osman Pages: 82-88 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24877

Selection of Impactful Environmental Parameters Using an Integrated Community Feedback System for Environmental Assessment
Mitra Shahsavar, Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri, Behzad Nadi, Othman Jaafar Pages: 89-95 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24878

Removal of Synthetic Estrogens in Attached Growth System
Norhafezah Kasmuri, Robert William Lovitt, Fatihah Suja Pages: 96-102 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24879

Identification of Bacterial Community in Wastewater and Their Kinetic Growth in Microbial Fuel Cells
S. M. Zain, T. A. Naa, F. Suja, N. A. Zahaimi, A. N. Baskharan Pages: 103-108 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24880

Level of Knowledge, Apprehension and Readiness of Food Waste Segregation in the Cafeterias
N. S. A. Rahman, S. A. Zahidi, S. M. Zain, N E. A. Basri Pages: 109-112 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24881

Temporal Pattern of Sea Levels in Malaysia
Firdaus Mohamad Hamzah, Nur Amirah Abdul Ghani, Othman Abdul Karim, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Sharifah Mastura Syed Abdullah, Hafizan Juahir, Mohd. Ekhwan Toriman Pages: 113-122 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24882

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Neutron Absorption of Heavyweight Hematite Aggregate Concrete for Radiation Shielding
Mohd Ekhwan Razali, Roszilah Hamid, Yusof Abdullah Pages: 123-130 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24883

The Strength Index of Short and Slender Circular Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns
Nurul Hana Hasnan, Roszilah Hamid, Siti Aminah Osman Pages: 131-135 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24884

Air-Coupled Impact Echo Test with Acoustic Shield
Aina Syakira Jamil, Norinah Abd Rahman, Roszilah Hamid Pages: 136-141 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24885

Development of A Physical Simulation Game in Global Supply Chain Issues
Farah Hafizah Hamka, Nizaroyani Saibani, Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Zambri Harun, Hawa Hishamuddin Pages: 142-145 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24891

Drivers for the Willingness of Small and Medium Enterprise in Implementing Halal Supply Chain Management
Ariff Azly Muhamed, Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Che Rosmawati Che Mohd Zain Pages: 146-152 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24892

Structural and Morphological Characterization of Sr0.6Ba0.4Ce0.9Ga0.1O3-Δ for Proton-Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Application
Nur Wardah Norman, Wan Nor Anasuhah Wan Yusoff, Abdullah Abdul Samat, Mahendra Rao Somalu, Andanastuti Muchtar Pages: 153-156 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24893

A Framework for Developing Green Coordinated Decision Model In Supply Chain
Raden Achmad Chairdino Leuveano, Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Baba Md Deros, Wan Mohd Faizal Wan Mahmood Pages: 157-163 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24894

A Study on RFID Technology Combined Lean Implementation in Malaysian Automotive Industry
Muhammad Zeeshan Rafique, Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman, Nizaroyani Saibani, Norhana Arsad Pages: 164-168 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24895

Perception of Young Executive with the Implementation of ‘Evohomestm’ As New Affordable Housing Concept in Malaysia
A. R. Musa, N. M. Tawil, A. I Che-An Pages: 169-173 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24896

Soot Particulate Emission from A Single Cylinder Direct Injection Diesel Engine
Nurul Affina Andi, Wan Mohd Faizal Wan Mahmood, Fadzli Ibrahim, Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman Pages: 174-179 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24897

Decentralized Non-Derivative Algorithm for Real-Time Optimising Control of Large-Scale Industrial Processes
Normah Abdullah, Cheong Tau Han, Mohd. Jailani Mohd. Nor, Sallehuddin Mohamed Haris Pages: 180-185 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24898

Visual Object Categorization based on Gabor Filter Generalization Via K-Means Clustering
Hayder Ayad, Siti Norul Huda Sheikh Abdullah, Azizi Abdullah Pages: 168-193 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24900

CDIO and the Engineering of Personalised Learning Environment: An Exploration
Raihanah M.M, Norhana Arsad, Mohd Muzhafar Idrus Pages: 194-198 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24901

A Single Notch Semi-Circle UWB Antenna with Partial Ground Plane
M. Z. Mahmud, M. Samsuzzaman, N. Misran, F. Ansarudin, M. T. Islam, A. A. Nasser, N. Amin Pages: 199-205 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24902

Prostate Cancer Classification Technique on Pelvis CT Images
Uzair Sahrin, Siti Norul Huda Sheikh Abdullah, Khairuddin Omar, Afzan Adam, Syazarina Sharis Pages: 206-213 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24904

Self-Leveling Laser for Direction Marking System
Nur Hazliza Ariffin, Norhana Arsad, Azri Hariz Ahmad, Badariah Bais, Noorfazila Kamal, Norazreen Ab Aziz, Siti Salasiah Mokri, Raihanah Mohd Mydin Pages: 214-219 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24905

Development of Internet of Things Optical Sensor based on Surface Plasmon Resonance Phase Interferometry
Tan Hock Kin, Norhana Arsad, Mohd Hadri Hafiz Mokhtar, Mohd Saiful Dzulkefly Zan, Nur Hidayah Azeman, Ahmad Ashrif A Bakar Pages: 220-225 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24906

Registration of Thoracic CT-CT Images Using Improved Demon Registration
Siti Salasiah Mokri, Ashrani Abd Rahni, Seri Mastura Mustaza, Norazreen Abd Aziz, Noraishikin Zulkarnain, Nasharuddin Zainal Pages: 226-234 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24907

Enhancement of Biosugar Production Via Enzymatic Yydrolysis of Sodium Hydroxide Pretreated Oil Palm Bagasse: A Statistical Perspective
Nurul Aina Fauzi, Shuhaida Harun, Jamaliah Md Jahim, Jian Ping Tan Pages: 235-245 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24908

Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose by Acetobacter Xylinum 0416 Using Superpro Designer®
Nur Syafiqah Kamarudin, Norliza Abdul Rahman, Mohd. Sahaid Kalil, Siti Kartom Kamarudin Pages: 246-249 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24909

Modelling of Two Continuous Stirred Tank Heat Exchangers in Series Using Neural Network
Normah Abdullah, Muhammad Harith Anuar, Zulkifli Mohd Nopiah, Mohd Marzuki Mustafa, Azah Mohamed, Mohd. Zaki Nuawi, Abu Bakar Mohamad Pages: 250-255 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24910

Biofilters as Alternative Method for Ammonia Removal in Water Treatment Plant
Hassimi Abu Hasan, Mohd Hafizuddin Muhamad, Nurul Nadia Mohd Sabri, Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah Pages: 256-261 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24911

Fermentation Optimization on Bacterial Cellulose Production by Acetobacter Xylinum 0416
Faezah Esa, Norliza Abd. Rahman, Mohd Sahaid Kalil, Siti Masrinda Tasirin Pages: 262-265 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24912

Influence of Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) Pretreatment on Various Chemical Composition of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB)
Aqilah Mohd Tajuddin, Shuhaida Harun, Mohd Shaiful Sajab, Saiful Irwan Zubairi, Jamaliah Md Jahim, Masturah Markom, Mohd Tusirin Mohd Nor, Mohd Amrin Abdullah, Norhafizi Hashim Pages: 266-274 DOI: 10.14419/ijet.v8i1.2.24913