Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014)

Part I. Accounting

1. Students’ Cheating Behaviour in Higher Education System: Reconnoitring the Academic Integrity from the Accounting Students Perspectives
Nor Hawani Wan Abdul Rahman, Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi, Sabariah Jamaluddin, Lily Mazlifa Mustafa, Yuzainizam Yusop

2. Use of Amazacc Brain Teaser Card for Financial Accounting Classroom: Non-accounting Students
Nurul Afzan Najid, Wan Mardyatul Miza Wan Tahir, Suria Fadhillah Md Pauzi, Nurhazrina Mat Rahim, Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi

3. Ethnic Board Diversity and Financial Performance: Evidence from Malaysian GLCs
Mohd Fairuz Adnan, Nurshamimi Sabli, Mohd Zulfikri Abd Rashid, Azizi Hashim, Halil Paino, Azizah Abdullah

4. The Impact of Educational Level of Board of Directors on Firms’ Performance
Mohd Fairuz Adnan, Nurshamimi Sabli, Mohd Zulfikri Abd Rashid, Azizi Hashim, Halil Paino, Azizah Abdullah

5. Computerised Accounting Information Systems and Firm Performance: The Mediating Role of Transparency
Mohamad Azmi Nias Ahmad, Malcolm Smith, Zubaidah Ismail, Hadrian Djajadikerta, Mohd Saiyidi Mokhtar Mat Roni

Part II. Art and Design

6. Jihad: The Concept in Visual Art
W. M. D. Wan Samiati Andriana, Dzul Haimi Md Zain

7. Emotional Design for National Car: The Role of Emotion and Perception in Car Design and Its Effect on Purchase
Shahrel Nizar Baharom, Nur Hazwani Zolkifly, Wee Hoe Tan

8. Assessing the Denotation and Connotation in Traditional Motifs of the Murut Ethnic Group
Nadia Mahmud, Azman Zulkiply, Ruslan Abd Rahim

9. Malay Traditional Furniture: Form and Space
Mohamad Hanif Abdul Wahab, Mohd Zafrullah Mohd Taib, Abu Bakar Abd. Hamid, Nor Aniswati Awang Lah

10. The Application of Printmaking Medium in Producing Artwork Among Malaysian Visual Artist
Rosiah Md Noor, Mohd Azhar Abd Manan

11. Variance of Mannerism of Undergraduates’ Individual Traits, Values, and Ethical Behaviour
Mohd Fairuz Adnan, Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi, Norulhuda Tajuddin, Mohd Zulfikri Abd Rashid

Part III. Business

12. Perceived Service Quality of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on Banks’ Lending and Loan Service Quality in Malacca
Hazlin Hasan, Mohammad Jais, Mohd Rizal Abd Razak, Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid, Roslilee Ab Halim, Arifi Riduan

13. The Determinants of Problem Solving Tools Adoption in SME in Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia
Rong Quan Low, Ahmad Suhaimi Baharudin, Seng Chee Lim

14. Assessing the Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Inflow to Malaysia
Adibah Hussin, Muhammad Zahran Abd Rahman, Azniza Ahmad Zaini

15. Website Quality as a Determinant of E-government User Satisfaction Level
Mas Anom Abdul Rashid, Mohd Noor Azman Othman, Mohd Zainuddin Othman

16. Fraudulent Short Messaging Services (SMS): Avoidance and Deterrence
Norulhuda Tajuddin, Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi, Sharifah Zannierah Syed Marzuki

17. Contribution of Economic Sectors to Malaysian GDP
Ilyani Azer, Hamnah Che Hamzah, Siti Aishah Mohamad, Hasni Abdullah

18. To Serve or not to Serve? Student Leaders, Community Service, and Community Service Learning
Musramaini Mustapha, Norzie Diana Baharum, Siti Aishah Mohamad, Nooradzlina Mohd Pauzi, Noor Raihani Binti Zainol

19. Assessing the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment: Public and Private Perspective in Malaysia
Norlaili Harun, Mas’udah Asmui, Noorsuraya Mohd Mokhtar, Noor Dalila Musa, Mohd Rizal Razak

20. Exploring the Attributes of Pathological Smartphone Use (PSU)
Janiffa Saidon, Rosidah Musa, Mior Harris Mior Harun, Ainul Azreen Adam

21. The Preferences of the Muslim Consumers Between Takaful and Conventional Policy: A Study on Motor Insurance Consumers
Noor Emma Shamsuddin, Tang Howe Eng, Siti Farah Lajim

22. Role of Management and Employees in Customer Focused Organizations
Syazwani Ya, Sarina Muhamad Noor, Noraini Nasirun

23. Young Adults’ Motivation to Patronize Independent Specialist Coffee Shops in Malaysia
Jaslyn Ng Jia Lin, Choy Tuck Yun

24. Consumer Preference Toward Super-Mini Cars in Malaysia: An Importance-Performance Analysis Approach
Lum Jia Meng, Choy Tuck Yun

25. Factors Affecting Satisfaction with Condensed Milk Amongst Teh-tarik Restaurateurs in West Malaysia
Sri Sivabalan Danapalam, Choy Tuck Yun

26. The Impact of Textile Centre Towards Textile Traders: A Case Study in Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Pahang
Faizan Abd Jabar, Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid, Noor Affeeda Ramli, Suhanom Mohd Zaki, Mohd Faizal Azrul Azwan Che Harun, Muhammad Zahran Abd Rahman

27. Exploring Islamic Brand Experience Through Focus Group: Case Study on Airlines Industry in Malaysia
Rosidah Musa, Rafidah Othman, Mazzini Muda

28. The Level of Financial Awareness Among Undergraduate Students in UiTM Sarawak
Abang Feizal Abang Ibrahim, Ismariani Ismail, Adeline Engkamat, Philomena Suling Kawit

29.
Sukuk and Conventional Bond Issuance
Wahida Ahmad

30. Graduate Employability: What Went Wrong?
Nur Hayati Abd Rahman, Hapiza Omar, Tismazammi Mustafa, Zuraini Jusoh, Noor Rafhati Romaiha

31. The Implementation of Organizational Green Culture in Higher Educational Institution
Mas’udah Asmui, Noorsuraya Mohd Mokhtar, Noor Dalila Musa, Adibah Hussin

Part IV. Communication

32. Islam in Malaysian News: The Case of Utusan Malaysia and Sinar Harian
Liana Mat Nayan, Siti Suriani Othman, Lee Kuok Tiung, Khairunnezam Mohd Noor

Part V. Economics

33. The Effects of Gender-Separate Human Capital Composition on Technology Transfer and Absorptive Capacity
Soo Cheng Chuah, Nor Azam Abdul Razak, Hussin Abdullah

34. The Factors that Motivate Undergraduates to Pursue Tertiary Education: Employability, Expectation, Learning or Enjoyment
Noor Ismawati Mohd Jaafar

Part VI. Education

35. Determinant of Satisfaction in E-learning Usage: An Evidence in Malaysian Higher Institution
Fahmi Zaidi Bin Abdul Razak, Azlina Abu Bakar, Wan Salihin Wong Abdullah, Mohd Amli Abdullah

36. Heuristic Usability Evaluation of ‘Kids World’ Courseware
Zuraini Hanim Zaini, Hussein Bawazir

37. Students’ Awareness in Learning of New Vocabulary in Chinese Fantasy Novel Among Non-native Malay Learners of Chinese
Bok Check Meng, Goh Ying Soon

38. Fostering Unity and Improving Creativity—New Experiences in the Culturally Responsive Visual Art Education
Siti Zuraida Maaruf, Saedah Siraj, Voviana Zulkifli

39. Cloud-Based Mobile Learning Adaptation in Nonformal Learning: A Review
Mohd Norafizal Abd Aziz, Rafidah Md Noor, Norazlina Khamis

40. Reading and Writing Connection in ESP Context: Students’ Performance and Perceptions
Rosita Aminullah, Jun Nirlawati Mohd Sahidol

41. Preferred Learning Modalities Among First-Year Medical Students at a Private Medical College in Malaysia
Fazlin Zaini, Sandheep Sugathan, Siti Nadiah Md Sabri, Siti Syahida Abd Malek, Safura Najlaa Mat Salleh, Puteri Hafawati Faizan

42. Learning Preferences of Students Taking a Course in Integrated Course Study
Norlaila Abdullah

43. Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Responses to Changing Educational Policy: A Malaysian Experience
Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak, Kazi Enamul Hoque, Simin Ghavifekr, Norazana Mohd Nor

44. Validating ESP Test Using Weir’s Socio-cognitive Framework for Validating Language Tests
Fahima Mohamed Bannur, Saidatul Akmar Zainal Abidin, Asiah Haji Jamil

45. Self-monitoring Action Skill Acquisition System: An Integrated Approach to Teaching and Learning
Norlaila Abdullah, Roslan Abdul Wahab, Norlaila Mohd Din, Faizah Azam Ahmad Azam

46. Mathematics Outreach Program for Primary Schools
Zarith Sofiah Othman, Zulkifli Ab. Ghani Hilmi, Mariathy Karim

47. Competition-Based Learning: Determining the Strongest Skill that Can Be Achieved Among Higher Education Learners
Safura Adeela Sukiman, Haslenda Yusop, Rashidah Mokhtar, Nur Huda Jaafar

48. Relationship of Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Higher Education
Fook Yuen Chan, Gurnam Kaur Sidhu, Fong Lai Lee

49. The Perception on the Importance and Satisfaction of UKM Lecturers Towards E-Learning Utilisation
Rofizah Mohammad, Khalilah Jamaluddin, Nur Riza Mohd Suradi, Hazura Mohamed

50. Foregrounding Students’ Voices to Promote Reading Engagement Through Writing
Puteri Rohani Megat Abdul Rahim, Norasyikin Abdul Malik

51. Exploring the Use of Social Networking Site in the Teaching of Reading: Blessing or Bane?
Norasyikin Abdul Malik, Puteri Rohani Megat Abdul Rahim

52. Anxiety in Learning English as a Second Language (ESL) Among Tertiary Students
Gurnam Kaur Sidhu, Peck Choo Lim, Yuen Fook Chan, Lai Fong Lee, Fazyudi Ahmad Nadzri, Siti Hajar Aishah Mohd Azkah

53. Examining Contributory Factors and Barriers to Success in Academic Writing Among Undergraduates
Lai Fong Lee, Gurnam Kaur Sidhu, Yuen Fook Chan, Sian Hoon Teoh, Geethanjali Narayanan, Mohd Ismail Azizi Md Ishak

54. Public Perception on the Factors that Contribute to Juvenile Delinquency: A Case Study at Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Melaka
Rosilawati Sultan Mohideen, Farah Adilla Ab. Rahman, Nurliyana Mohd Shazali, Zulika Zayid, Nur Faizatul Akma Fauzi

55. An Early Insight on Teachers’ Perception Toward School-Based Assessment
Noor Rafhati Romaiha, Nurmuslimah Kamilah Abdullah, Nur Hazwani Mohamad Roseli, Nur Hayati Abd Rahman, Azhar Mat Jani

56. The Flipped Classroom: The Use of Factor Analysis in Determining the Factors of Acceptance
Nor Fauziah Abu Bakar, Safura Adeela Sukiman, Haslenda Yusop, Rashidah Mokhtar, Nur Huda Jaafar

57. Instructional Leadership Practices and Student Engagement: Comparative Study Among Universiti Teknologi MARA Affiliated Colleges in the State of Pahang
Arifi Ridzuan, Mohd Amli Abdullah, Hazlin Hasan

58. The Effect of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) on Preparatory Students in Mathematics
Salimah Ahmad, Mariathy Karim, Fazillah Bosli, Nurhidayah Masni Abdullah, Aishah Mahat, Siti Rosiah Mohammed, Anisah Dasman, Nor Habibah Tarmuji

59. Students’ Perception Towards Malay Folklore Songs
Normaliza Abd Rahim, Nik Ismail Harun

Part VII. Finance

60. An Evaluation of Factors Influencing Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia to Adopt E-commerce
Seng Chee Lim, Ahmad Suhaimi Baharudin, Rong Quan Low

61. The Acceptance of Ar-Rahnu Scheme Among Rural Population
Mohamed Suhana, Rohana Sham, Haliza Hirza Jaffar, Ruziah A Latif, Zaibedah Zaharum, Rabiatul Alawiyah Zainal Abidin, Norhasniza Mohd Hasan Abdullah, Zuraidah Ahmad, Mohd Ali Md Don, Sallaudin Hassan, Wan Munirah Wan Mohamad, Raja Zuraidah Raja Mohd Rasi, Nooririnah Omar

62. The Practice of Presentation of Financial Statements in Malaysian Annual Reports
Mohd Noor Azli Ali Khan, Nur Basyila Zakaria

63. The Practice of Internet Financial Reporting in Malaysia: Users’ Perceptions
Mohd Noor Azli Ali Khan

Part VIII. Humanities

64. Images of Women in Selected Works by Asian Female Writers
Noor Hidayah Mohamed Yunan, Nurul Farehah Mohamad Uri

65. Quality of Life of Dual-Career Commuter Couples: Emotional and Financial Stress of UiTM Pahang Staff and Their Spouse
Nor Habibah Tarmuji, Zulkifli Ab. Ghani Hilmi, Siti Noorul Ain Nor Azemi, Nurul Nadia Ab Aziz

66. Breast Self-Examination Practices in Selected Urban Areas in Malaysia
Nik Nairan Abdullah, Waqar Al-Kubaisy, Suzanna Daud

67. Motivating Reasons for Performing Physical Exercise in Relation to Socio-demographic Factors
Waqar Al-Kubaisy, Mariam Mohamad, Zaliha Ismail, Nik Nairan Abdullah, Mazlin Mohamad Mokhtar

68. Parenting Styles, Family Functioning and Adolescents’ Mental Health: How Are They Related?
Jo Anne Saw

69. Managing Uncertainty in Multi-project Constructing for Environmental Issues on Project Completion Late Delivery
Zirawani Baharum, Mohd Salihin Ngadiman, Noorfa Haszlinna Mustafa

70. Comprehensiveness of Punishment for Baby Dumping: Definition, Severity and Coverage
Mazbah Termizi, Nurhidayah Abdullah, Noor Ismawati Mohd Jaafar

71. Analysis on the Legal and Administrative Mechanisms in Curbing Syndicate and Runaway Marriages in Malaysia
Rafeah Saidon, Zaleha Kamarudin, Mahamad Arifin, Norliah Ibrahim, Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil, Noorul Huda Sahari

Part IX. Information Management

72. Short Message Service (SMS) Usage Among People with Visual Impaired: An Empirical Study
Mohd Aidil Riduan Awang Kader, Suhana Mohezar Ali, Roslina Ali, Nor Khairunnisa Mat Yunus, Shamsul Nizam Mohamed Badri

73. Adapting the Extreme Programming Approach in Developing E-corrective and Preventive Actions: An Experience
Nur Huda Jaafar, Mazlyda Abd Rahman, Rashidah Mokhtar

74. Illustrating the Development of Quality Management Instrumentation: A Systematic Literature Review
Amal Hayati Ishak, Muhamad Rahimi Osman, Siti Khadijah Ab. Manan, Ghafarullahhuddin Din

Part X. Marketing

75. Determining Income Differences Among Hotel Guest Towards Dissatisfaction with Hotel Services in Kuala Lumpur
Mohammad Zaim Mohd Salleh, Aini Mat Said, Elistina Abu Bakar, Azmi Mat, Ainunnazlee Mohd Ali

76. The Effect of Social Media Depends on Social Media Intelligence Among Graduates
Nadhrathul Ain Bt Ibrahim, Rosidah Bt Musa, Rabiah Bt Abdul Wahab

Part XI. Music

77. Effectiveness of Music Theory and Music Appreciation Digital Courseware on Students Achievement
Ahmad Rithaudin Md Noor

Part XII. Religion

78. Managing Disputes in the Division of Matrimonial Property Involving Polygamous Marriage in the Malaysian Shariah Courts
Noorul Huda Sahari, Najibah Mohd Zin

79. Home Financing in Islam: A Study of Understanding and Practices Among UiTM Staff
Mohd Kamal Azman Jusoh, Wan Azmi Wan Ahmad, Muhammad Muzakkir Othman, Norhapizah Mohd Burhan

Part XIII. Social Sciences

80. The Use of Narrative Framework in Learning L2 Vocabulary Among Malaysian ESL Learners
Khairul Firhan Yusob, Ahmad Nazri Jelani, Iza Nurhidayah Ismail, Nurliyana Baudin

81. Demographic Profile and Purchasing Pattern of Organic Cosmetic Products
Ainunnazlee Mohd Ali, Aini Mat Said, Muhammad Zaem Mohd Salleh

82. Understanding Environmentally Friendly Consumer Behavior
Wan Kalthom Yahya, Noor Dalila Musa, Nor Hashima Hashim

83. The Perceived Value of Celebrity Chef Endorsement Toward Consumer Purchase Intention on Food Products
Shahril Hussin, Hasiful Fata Talhah, Nor Azureen Rozekhi, Rahmat Hashim

84. Environmental Change Threats in the Coastal Region of the Northeastern Part of Peninsular Malaysia
Nor Shahida Azali, Khairulmaini Osman Salleh

85. Writing Reflections Using Intranet WordPress Blog
Fairuz Husna Mohd Yusof, Othman Ismail

86. Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer Strategy Framework for Family Firm
Sabiroh Md Sabri, Haryani Haron, Nursuriati Jamil, Emma Nuraihan Mior Ibrahim

87. Improving Arabic Writing Skills “Jawlah Lughawiyyah”: An Analysis
Wan Abdul Hayyi Wan Omar, Mohd Shahrizal Nasir, Mohd Firdaus Yahaya, Zulazhan Ab. Halim

88. Malaysia’s Ageing Population Trends
Saharani Abdul Rashid, Puzziawati Ab. Ghani, Noorizam Daud, Zulkifli Ab Ghani Hilmi, Siti Noorul Ain Nor Azemi, Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid, Mohd Rizal Razak

89. Empowerment of Young Entrepreneurs Through Entrepreneurship Education: Students’ Perception
Siti Aishah Mohamad, Ilyani Azer, Musramaini Mustapha, Hasni Abdullah

90. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Training: A Meta Analysis on the Learner’s Characteristics for Young and Aging Malaysian Workforce
Nurshamshida Md Shamsudin, Nik Hasnaa Nik Mahmood

Part XIV. Tourism

91. From Cultural Activity to Cultural Tourism: A Case of Indigenous Community in Malaysia
Siti Suriawati Isa, Hassan Mohamed Zakaria, Siti Salwa Isa

92. Promoting Pro-environmental Behavior in Ecotourism Destination
Zamru Ajuhari, Siti Suriawati Isa, Azlizam Aziz

93. Profiling Tourists According to Spending Behaviour: Examining Perhentian and Pangkor Islands Visitors
Rosmini Ismail, Khalizul Khalid

94. Quality Measurement of Public Payment Counter Service: A Statistical Approach
Muzalwana Abdul Talib, Nur Juliana Abdul Shukor

95. Support for Future Tourism Development, Quality of Life and Perceived Impacts of Tourism Industry Within Indigenous Community: Mah Meri of Carey Island, Malaysia
Junicor Julien Majin, Inoormaziah Azman, Farizah Lamun Jailani

96. Understanding Homestay Sustainability Through Successor Motivational Factors
Ramli Mohamed, Norliza Aminudin

97. The Influence of Hedonic Characteristics on Chefs’ Acceptance Towards Molecular Asam Pedas

Farhan Faat, Artinah Zainal

Nyckelord: Social Sciences, Quality of Life Research, Regional and Cultural Studies, Business and Management, general