2018 MDSG CONFERENCES LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA fileMDSG CONFERENCES LANGKAWI 2018 2 Welcome to MDSG Conferences 2018 Dear Professor, Dr and distinguished delegates, Welcome to the MDSG Conferences

MDSG CONFERENCES LANGKAWI 2018

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2018 MDSG CONFERENCES

LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

10-12 AUGUST 2018

Co-Organiser


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Welcome to MDSG Conferences 2018

Dear Professor, Dr and distinguished delegates, Welcome to the MDSG Conferences 2018 in Langkawi, Malaysia. On behalf of Malaysia Doctorate Support Group, I would like to thank all the Conference Chair, Program Chairs and the Technical Committees. Their high competence and professional advice enable us to prepare the high-quality program. For the participants, we hope all of you have a wonderful time at the conference and also in Langkawi, Malaysia. We believe that by this excellent conference, you can get more opportunity for further communication with researchers and practitioners. For the conferences MMETIC 2018, ESREMIC 2018, AICEBFR 2018, RICMBR 2018 and LICSS 2018 more than 30 submitted papers have been received and 10 papers have been accepted and published finally.

In order to hold more professional and significant international conferences, your suggestions are warmly welcomed. And we are looking forward to meet you again next time. Best Regards,

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely,

Datin MZ Zainab Director – Conference Management Chairman, MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia


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Message from MDSG Honorary

Advisor On behalf the Malaysia Doctorate Support Group, it is my privilege to welcome you to the Malaysia Doctorate Support Group Langkawi, Malaysia 2018. MDSG is an independent, non-political, non-governmental organization of distinguished scientists dedicated to advancing science around the world. We aim to help scientists and researchers to publish their findings in scientific journals and to promote and help to organize worldwide conferences. We believe that has no boundaries, regardless of the great distances between countries and continents. Thus, MDSG welcomes contributions from researchers from all concern irrespective to the race, colour, religion and nationality. Best Regards

Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al Tawaha Honorary Advisor MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia


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About Malaysia Doctorate Support Group

The Malaysia Doctorate Support Group is a non-profit international association dedicated to the promotion of international education and university cooperation in the field of Business, Art, Social Science, Management, Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and any other related field. Through the organization of different international events, it brings together institutions, bodies and organizations from different countries of the world for discussion and cooperation MDSG Mission is to promote and enhance the dialogue in education among the institutions devoted to field mentioned above through:

Promotion of best practice standards in the service of international education. The facilitation of relevant forums, training and information exchange. Creation and dissemination of knowledge; exert an influence in public policy. Production of publications used as a database document for research works,

projects and innovation activities held on the international education field. MDSG believes that this is best achieved through international cooperation and promotes the development of closer links among relevant institutions and individuals around the world. MDSG supports that such international cooperation can help countries learn from each other and promotes the dissemination of scientific and engineering activities. MDSG intends to achieve the mentioned objectives and get an international visibility by the organization of international conferences and by interacting with public and private organisms from all parts of the world.

www.malaysiadsg.org www.academicconferencealert.com


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ANNOUNCEMENT

All accepted papers will be published in:

Active Scopus Indexed Journal Active ERA Indexed Journal Journal of Industrial Engineering Research (JIER) (ISSN:2077-4559)(Peer Review

Journal) Journal of Social Science and Humanities (JSSH)(RMP Journal) International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM) (eISSN : 2590-3721)

(Google Scholar, MyJurnal) Journal of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences (JIMS) ISSN: 0974-875X EISSN:

0975-5748 (ISI Journal Web of Science ™ Core Collection) Communications in Mathematics and Applications (CMA) ISSN 0976-5905

(Thomson Reuters), Google Scholar(R) (ISI Journal Web of Science ™ Core Collection)

Advanced Journal of Technical and Vocational Education (AJTVE) ) (eISSN : 2550-2174) (Google Scholar, MyJurnal)

Research Journal of Social Sciences (RJSS) (ISSN:1815-9125)(Peer Review Journal) International Journal of Administration and Governance (IJAG) (ISSN 2077-

4486)(Peer Review Journal) Advances in Environmental Biology (ERA Journal) (ISSN 1995-0756)(ERA Journal) Journal of Engineering and Science Research (JESR) (eISSN : 2289-7127) (Google

Scholar, MyJurnal) International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences (IJAAS) (ISI/Thomson

Reuters Web of Science Core Collection) (online issue) (ISSN:2313-626X) Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (JEAS) ISSN: 1816949X (Scopus

Journal) One Best Presenter Award will be selected from each oral session. The Certificate for Best Presenter award will be awarded after presentation session.


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KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha, (Ph.D) Honorary Advisor IPN.org

Dato' Syed Azuan Syed Ahmad Al-Idrus, D.I.M.P., M.Eng, B.Sc, Dip

Honorary Advisory MDSG Fellow, Institute of Materials, Malaysia

Fellow, IPN.org Senior Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers USA


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LIST OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia, Honorary Advisor

Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha (Ph.D McGill University)

MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia, Chairman

Datin MZ Zainab

MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia, Academic Committee Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha (Ph.D McGill University) Reviewers/Technical Committee

Prof. Dr. Balasundram Maniam, SAM Houston State University, USA

Prof. Dr. Azman Jalar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, MALAYSIA

Prof. Dr. Abdul Talib Bon, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, MALAYSIA

Prof. Dr. Cesar Demayo, MSU-ILIGAN, PHILIPPINES

Prof. Dr. Makhmud Kharun, RUDN University, RUSSIA

Prof. Dr. Kei Eguchi, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, JAPAN

Dr. Hany ElMesiry, Jiangsu University, CHINA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norsiah Fauzan, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, MALAYSIA

Dr. Puteri Fadzline Tamyez, University Malaysia Pahang, MALAYSIA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Napat Watjanatepin, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, THAILAND

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor 'Adha Abdul Hamid, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor, MALAYSIA

Assoc. Prof. Rozanah Ab. Rahman, Universiti Putra Malaysia, MALAYSIA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cordulo P. Ascaño II, Mindanao University of Science and

Dr. Syaiful Baharee Jaafar, Poli Tunku Sultanah Bahiyah, MALAYSIA

Dr. Tan Tse Guan, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, MALAYSIA

Dr. Posma Sariguna Johnson Kennedy, Indonesian Christian University, INDONESIA

Assoc Prof Dr Normala Daud, Universiti Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA

Dr. Habibullah Magsi, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, PAKISTAN

Dr. Norazura Ibrahim, Universiti Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA

Dr Saiful Farik Mat Yatin , Universiti Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA

Dr. Nurulwahidah Fauzi, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, MALAYSIA

Dr. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, MALAYSIA

Dr. Ong Meng Chuan, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, MALAYSIA

Dr. Mohd. Tahir Ismail, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA

Dr. Dmitry D. Koroteev, RUDN University, RUSSIA

Dr. Norzalina Zainudin, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor, MALAYSIA

Dr. Daleleer Kaur Randawar, Universiti


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Technology, PHILIPPINES Prof. Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Universiti

Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA Assoc. Dr. Mohar Kassim, Universiti

Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, MALAYSIA Asst. Prof. Dr. Surapol Naowarat,

Suratthani Rajabhat University, THAILAND Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cheng Fan Fah, Universiti

Putra Malaysia, MALAYSIA Ir. Dr. Faiz Turan, University Malaysia

Pahang, MALAYSIA Dr. Muhamad Khalil Omar, Universiti

Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA Dr. Analiza Molina, Angeles University

Foundation, PHILIPPINES Dr. Seniwati, Hasanuddin University,

INDONESIA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Subadrah Madhawa Nair,

HELP University, MALAYSIA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Geetha Subramaniam,

Universiti Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahar bin Hj

Jusoh, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, MALAYSIA

Asst. Prof. Merell Billacura, Mindanao State University, PHILIPPINES

Dr. Rokiah Ishak, Universiti Utara Malaysia, MALAYSIA

Dr. Nurulwahida Hj. Azid @ Aziz , Universiti Utara Malaysia, MALAYSIA

Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA Dr. Mardzelah binti Makhsin, Universiti

Utara Malaysia, MALAYSIA Dr. Sheela Jayabalan, Universiti Teknologi

MARA, MALAYSIA Dr. Hjh. Maimunah Mohd Shah, Universiti

Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA Dr. Hasber Salim, Universiti Sains

Malaysia, MALAYSIA Assoc. Prof. Jackie D. Urrutia, Polytechnic

University of the Philippines, PHILIPPINES Assoc. Prof. Dr. Faieza Abd Aziz, Universiti

Putra Malaysia, MALAYSIA Dr Krishna Veni Veloo, Universiti Malaysia

Kelantan, MALAYSIA Dr. Punyapon Tepprasit, Sripatum

University, THAILAND Dr. Norziaton Ismail Khan, Universiti

Teknologi MARA, MALAYSIA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Indah Martati, Politeknik

Negeri Samarinda, INDONESIA Ir. Amirul Rashid, Universiti Teknologi

MARA, MALAYSIA Dr. Feroza Begum, Universiti Brunei

Darussalam, BRUNEI Dr. Tan Chai Chin, Mae Fah Luang

University, THAILAND

MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia, Organising Committee Nurul Faezah Mohd Talib Noraswana Abd Aziz Nornabihah Mohd Sharani

Nor Azmidah Zali Nur Hidayah Shazila Shaiful Safaruddin


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INSTRUCTION FOR ORAL PRESENTATION

Devices Provided by the Conference Organizer:

Laptop (with MS-Office & Adobe Reader) Projector & Screen Laser Sticks

Materials Provided by the Presenters:

PowerPoint or PDF files Duration of each Presentation (Tentatively):

Regular oral presentation: about 15 minutes (including Q&A) Keynote speech: about 40 minutes (including Q&A)

Notice: Please keep your belongings (laptop and camera etc) with you! During registration: Original Receipt Representative / Pass Card with lanyard Printed Program Lunch Coupon Participation Certificate (collected from Session Chair after the session) Conference Bag


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MDSG Conferences 2018 Langkawi, Malaysia

Conference Program

August 10, 2018 Venue:

Lobby 1100 - 1200 Registration

August 11, 2018

Venue:

Magpie 2 0830 – 0930

Opening

Remarks

Opening Remarks &

Keynote Speech

0930 – 1000 Group Photo and Coffee Break

Venue:

Magpie 2

1000 – 1300 Session 1

Venue:

1300 – 1400 Lunch

August 12, 2018 Lobby

hotel 0800 - 1200 Networking


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Session 1 Time: 1000 - 0100 Venue: Magpie 2

Session Chair: Dr. Zahir Osman

No Paper ID Presenter 1 001-lgk-licss Influence of Self-Efficacy as a Mediator on Time Management and

Students’ Performance Relationship in Malaysian Online Distance Learning Institutions.

Zahir Osman, Wardah Mohamad, Ratna Khuzaimah Mohamad, Liana Mohamad, andTuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman

Open University Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

2 004-lgk Behavior of Business Operators on GST Implementation

Nur Hazwani Mohamad Roseli, Ahmad Fadhly Arham, Nur Hayati Abd Rahman, Khairunnisa Abd Samad, Nur Erma Suryani Mohd Jamel, Mohd Hassan Che Haat

Universiti Teknologi MARA,Malaysia

3 001-lgk The Impact of Supply Chain Collaboration on Operational performance: Empirical Evidence from Manufacturing of Malaysia

Muhammad Saeed Shahbaz, Raja Zuraidah RM Rasi, Md Fauzi Bin Ahmad, Samiullah Sohu

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia

4 003-lgk The Role of Demographic On Email Usage among Academician in Malaysian Public And Private Universities

Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed, Michael G. Mcgrath, Bong Zhi Yuh, Suhaimi Ab Rahman And Zulbasri Othman

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

5 002-lgk-licss Using Mobile-Assisted Mind Mapping Technique (MAMMAT) to Improve Writing Skills of ESL Students

Rafidah Abd Karim and Abdul Ghani Abu Universiti Teknologi MARA,Malaysia

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Crystallographic and morphological studies of Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite synthesized from the bovine bone at different calcination temperatures

N. Bano, S. S. Jikan, H. Basri, S. Adzila, M.D.Zago

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia

7 005-lgk Is Tax Administration an Obstacle to Firm Performance?

Nur Hayati Abd Rahman, Ahmad Fadhly Arham, Khairunnisa Abd Samad, Nur Hazwani Mohamad Roseli , Saiyidi Mat Roni

Universiti Teknologi MARA,Malaysia


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8 003-lgk-licss Effects of Family Functioning on Socioemotional Behaviour of Children in Low Income Family

Zarinah Arshat , Zanariah Ismail , Rosmaria Omar

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

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Application of Balsa Composite in Curved Structures and Its Business Establishment, a Feasibility Study Q. Aina, N. Rahmah and S. Herlina Diyfab Colab & Workshop, Indonesia

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The factors influencing of Consumer behavior at Thasadet Market in Nong Khai Province, Thailand. Nitipon Putachote Khon Kaen University, Thailand


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Conference Venue

Langkawi Seaview Hotel Lot40 Jalan Penarak, Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah

04-966 0600 www.lseaview.com

Conference Secretariat Contact:

MDSG Conference Management 37B Jalan Pelabur 23/B, Seksyen 23

40300 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia Phone No. : +6018-2189487 (call/sms/whatsapp)

Tel: +603-55486116 Fax no: +603-55486116

Programme website:

www.malaysiadsg.org

Contact Person: +6018-2189487 (MDSG Conference Management)

+6013-4234705 (Nurul Faezah)

http://www.lseaview.com/

http://www.malaysiadsg.org/


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List of Abstract

No Paper Abstract

1 001-lgk The Impact of Supply Chain Collaboration on Operational performance: Empirical Evidence from Manufacturing of Malaysia Muhammad Saeed Shahbaz1, Raja Zuraidah RM Rasi 2*, Md Fauzi Bin Ahmad³ Samiullah Sohu4 123Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Johor, Malaysia 4Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Johor, Malaysia

Abstract: Indeed due to global advancement, rapid technological innovation, and enhancing regional influence, supply chain (SC) has become an essential element. Although Malaysia is known for palm oil and rubber but manufacturing sector has highest growth rate (7.1%) and second contributor to GDP and employer. Due to regional and economic shift toward China and India, this sector is facing numerous problems. Meanwhile, competition has shifted from organization to industry level; any disruption can not only disturb organization but also affect the whole industry. While, extensive literature review is available that shows how to reduce risks and enhance performance but literature on supply chain collaboration (SCC) is scare, SCC has dogged the performance in various industries/sectors in and in various regions of Malaysia but due to the interconnectedness, there is need to consider overall manufacturing. The aim of this study is to explore the potential benefits of supply chain collaboration toward achieving operational performance. This is an empirical investigation conducting among manufacturing industries in Malaysia. Data were collected from 284 members of supply chain that include suppliers, manufacturers and distributors from Federation of Manufacturing Malaysia (FMM 2017). Factor analysis and multiple regressions through SPSS have been used for data analysis. The finding of this study reveals that two supply chain management approaches information sharing (IS), joint decision making (JDM) significantly effect, while Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) does not have a significant effect on operational performance.

2 002-lgk Crystallographic and morphological studies of Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite synthesized from the bovine bone at different calcination temperatures N. Bano1*, S. S. Jikan1, H. Basri1, S. Adzila2, M.D.Zago1a, b


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1aFaculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia 2Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia 1bDepartment of Chemistry, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger state, Nigeria

Abstract: Hydroxyapatite (HAP), the bone regenerative material is a calcium phosphate based bioceramic and a basic mineral component of teeth and bones of vertebrates. Its chemical and crystallographic features are similar to the inorganic segment of bone. In this paper, the comparative crystallographic and morphological analysis of nanocrystalline HAP extracted from bovine bone by calcination treatment were reported. The characterizations of the extracted HAP were carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). XRD analysis revealed that extracted HAP has a hexagonal crystal structure and crystallite size was in the range of 7.2-73.1 nm. Crystallinity degree and crystallite size gradually increased with the intensification of calcination temperature from 700-1100 °C. The lattice parameters and unit cell volume of extracted HAP were calculated using the standard least-squares equation and were analogous to reference ICCD (The International Centre for Diffraction Data) data. FESEM observation confirmed the hexagonal rod like structure. However, crystallographic and morphological properties of HAP extracted at different calcination temperatures (700°C, 900°C and 1100°C) are slightly different due to the presence of the important biological ions that are essential for bone growth. It is also revealed that the process of calcination prompts a change of the lattice parameter, resulting in lattice readjustment after the discharge of lattice carbonate and lattice water that cause an increase in crystallinity and crystal size.

3 003-lgk The Role of Demographic On Email Usage among Academician in Malaysian Public And Private Universities ANUAR SHAH BALI MAHOMED1*, MICHAEL G. MCGRATH2, BONG ZHI YUH3, SUHAIMI AB RAHMAN4 AND ZULBASRI OTHMAN5 1Department of Management and Marketing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Malaysia 2College of Business, Victoria University Melbourne, 8001, Australia 3Double B, Department Research and Analytic, 70000, Malaysia 4Department of Management and Marketing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Malaysia 5Department of Human Resource and Development, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, 57000 Malaysia

Abstract: This study examines the levels of email usage as well as email technology acceptance model among academician in Malaysian universities based on demographic role. This study incorporated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the key research model to understand the relationship of perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) on email usage (U). A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed with as many as 274 valid responses collected, from academicians that come from two public universities (146 academician) and two private universities (128 academician) in Malaysia. SPSS 23 was used to test the differences in level of


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technology acceptance between different demographic factors while using SmartPLS 3.0, which was employed to examine the differences in technology acceptance model between different demographic factors. Research found that younger academicians have higher level of perceived usefulness in regards to email usage compared to their older peers. Further study discovered that academicians with higher position have higher level of perceived ease of use when it comes to the use of email usage compared to those academicians from lower position. Furthermore, results revealed that academicians from metropolitan universities and private universities have significant higher level of PU, PEOU and U as compared to those from non-metropolitan universities and public universities, albeit having achieved a higher level of PU, PEOU and U.

4 004-lgk Behavior of Business Operators on GST Implementation Nur Hazwani Mohamad Roseli1, Ahmad Fadhly Arham1, Nur Hayati Abd Rahman1, Khairunnisa Abd Samad1, Nur Erma Suryani Mohd Jamel1, Mohd Hassan Che Haat2 1Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA , Melaka, Malaysia 2Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Kuala Terengganu Terengganu, Malaysia Abstract: Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Value Added Tax (VAT) is believed to be a reliable tax system because it has been successfully implemented in other countries. However, there is a few compliance issues on the implementation of GST in Malaysia. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the behaviour of the business operators towards GST system. Behavior indicator plays a vital role in the study since it lead to the GST compliance or non-compliance. Qualitative research by interviewing 12 petrol station operators within the context of the theory of reasoned action model were applied. Thematic analysis was used in analyzing the data collected from the interview session. The findings of the study reveals that business operators still comply with the system even though the compliance cost is high. This is because the GST system is one of the government policies thus it is compulsory for them and if not comply, penalty will be imposed. This findings is very crucial in assessing the successfulness of the impelementation of GST in Malaysia. It can act as a benchmark for the government when they want to change back to the previous taxation system, Sales Tax and Services Tax (SST).

5 005-lgk Is Tax Administration an Obstacle to Firm Performance? Nur Hayati Abd Rahman1, Ahmad Fadhly Arham1, Khairunnisa Abd Samad1, Nur Hazwani Mohamad Roseli1 , Saiyidi Mat Roni 2

1Faculty of Business and Management Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Malaysia 2School of Business and Law Edith Cowan University Australia

Abstract: The roles of firms in driving the economic growth cannot be neglected particularly via their contribution from taxation. However, their performance may be compromised if tax administration is complicated. Instead of boosting the economy, the impacts might turn out to be negative, which create multiplier reaction on the whole economic performance. This


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issue is relevant to be assessed since it helps the government to formulate better tax administration and public policies to ensure growth and sustainability in the private sector. Hence, this paper is meant to analyze how tax administration in Malaysia affects firm performance. By using responses from 938 firms generated from The World Bank’s Enterprise Surveys, descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation and cross-tabulation analyses were conducted. It was found that tax administration does not adversely affect firm performance in Malaysia. Instead, firm performance could be impeded due to other major obstacles such as competitors, business licensing and permits as well as high tax rates. The data used in this paper encompassed to three different sizes of firms namely small, medium and large companies. It does not include micro-enterprises or any non-government organizations. For future research, the inclusion of these two types of firms might be needed. Besides, since tax rate is declared as among the main obstacles in conducting business in Malaysia, its role in affecting firms’ performance can also be analyzed.

6 001-lgk -licss Influence of Self-Efficacy as a Mediator on Time Management and Students’ Performance Relationship in Malaysian Online Distance Learning Institutions. Zahir Osman, Wardah Mohamad, Ratna Khuzaimah Mohamad, Liana Mohamad, andTuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman Cluster of Business Management Open University Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to develop a mediating effect understanding of self-efficacy on time management and students’ performance relationship in Malaysian online distance learning institutions. A model was developed and later tested by adopting the partial Least Square (PLS) procedure on data collected from a survey that yielded 210 usable questionnaires. The findings showed that time management enhanced self-efficacy in Malaysian online distance learning institutions. It was also revealed that self-efficacy partially mediates the relationship between time management and students’ performance. In future, more research needs to be carried out to explore the role of self-efficacy in Malaysian online distance learning institutions. It is important to do the study utilizing experimental design by capturing longitudinal data in Malaysian online distance learning institutions using robust measures. The findings imply that the relationship between self-efficacy and attrition rate may reside in self-efficacy’s influence on students’ performance, and that self-efficacy plays a crucial function within the Malaysian online distance learning institutions. This study uses Smartpls 2.0 and SPSS 18.0 to test the hypothesis and analyze respondents’ profile respectively.

7 002-lgk-licss Using Mobile-Assisted Mind Mapping Technique (MAMMAT) to Improve Writing Skills of ESL Students Rafidah Abd Karim and Abdul Ghani Abu Academy of Language Studies, University of Technology Mara Perak Branch Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah, Perak.Malaysia. Faculty of Languages and Communication, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900, Tanjong Malim,Perak.Malaysia.


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Abstract: Mobile assisted language learning (MALL) has developed over the past decade as an advanced ground within its own right and it is gaining acceptance everywhere recently. It is a highly popular multidisciplinary study field which increasingly attracts the attention of scholars around the world. Moreover, it has attracted the scholars who have realized the potential to apply mobile technologies to enhance learning. The study aimed to investigate whether,or not, the use of Mobile-Assisted Mind Mapping Technique (MAMMAT) can be an indicator pre-writing ability and writing proficiency level. A sample of 23 undergraduate students registered for writing course at a selected university was administered a pre-test primarily to determine their pre-writing ability and writing proficiency. The participants were trained on the use of MindMup, online mind mapping by using their mobile phone to generate, develop and organize essay outlines. Using Paired-Samples T-Test, results revealed that using Mobile-Assisted Mind Mapping Technique (MAMMAT) is an effective tool and it helps to develop ESL undergraduate students’ writing skills. The findings of the study provide some pedagogical implications for employing this technique in ESL contexts improving writing skills performance.

8 003-lgk- licss Effects of Family Functioning on Socioemotional Behaviour of Children in Low Income Family Zarinah Arshat *1, Zanariah Ismail 2, Rosmaria Omar 3 1,2,3 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia *Corresponding author: Zarinah Arshat, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia,

Abstract: This study examines the effects of family functioning on socioemotional behavior of children in low income family. Participants comprised of 518 parents of children aged four to six years old of low income family. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Family functioning was measured using Malaysian Family Strengths Scale, while socioemotional behavior of children was measured using Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The findings of the study revealed that high level of family functioning contributed to low level of socioemotional behavior problems of children. Mothers and fathers of low income family had similar perception in family functioning and children socioemotional behavior. This study highlights the importance of enhancing family functioning in order to reduce emotional problems, conduct problems and peer problems and also incerasing prosocial behavior of children in low income family.

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Application of Balsa Composite in Curved Structures and Its Business Establishment, a Feasibility Study 1Q. Aina, 2N. Rahmah and 1S. Herlina 1School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia 2Independent Researcher, Diyfab Colab & Workshop, Indonesia


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Abstract: Balsa wood (Ochroma pyramidalei) are widely available in Indonesian market especially in the creative industry. Balsa wood was preferred due to its excellent strength to weight ratio in-line with workability and the simplicity of its color and texture. Balsa composite has increased the economic value of balsa wood and widen its use from merely light-weights and non-structural objects to some efficient super-structures. The development of balsa composite into curved structure add another level of design sophistication and widen the variation of its use. Application of this material in a shell structure allowed the structure to have more strength to weight excellence, since the shell structure itself had already had excellent depth to span ratio. The added value of the application in Indonesia is expected to add significant contribution in national agroforestry and construction sector. However, introducing the material into construction industry required further examination, especially related to the stability of supplies (forestry management), manufacture readiness, and human resources. This paper showed a theoretical and statistical feasibility study of manufacture-scale business establishment in Indonesia.

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The factors influencing of Consumer behavior at Thasadet Market in Nong Khai Province, Thailand. Nitipon Putachote Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Abstract: The purposes of this research were (1) to study the factors of consumer behavior at Thasadet market in Nongkhai province, Thailand (2) to examine factors influencing consumers’ purchase decision making. The data from 385 questionnaires were analyzed and processed by computer. Statistical analyses include percentage, frequency, and standard deviation. The results of the study a as follows: The majority of consumers were female, 21-30 years old, bachelor’s degree holders, married, working in company with 15,001-20,000 Baht income. The majority of consumer purchase was souvenirs, the reasons of buying were gifts or present, purchase 2-3 times, buying day on Saturday and Sunday with the average expenses 501-1,000 Baht. In terms of consumers’ opinion toward the impacts of marketing mix factors, it is found that product, price, place highly while promotion moderately impact on consumers’ decision making.

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2018 MDSG CONFERENCES LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA fileMDSG CONFERENCES LANGKAWI 2018 2 Welcome to MDSG Conferences 2018 Dear Professor, Dr and distinguished delegates, Welcome to the MDSG Conferences