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Contents ASM Sc In Pursuit of Excellence in Science Contents ASM Sc. J. Vol. 6, No. 1, June 2012 • ISSN : 1823-6782 Volume 6(1), 2012 RESEARCH ARTICLES Female Shrouded Connector Production Process Variability Monitoring: A Robust Approach 1 R.M. Salleh and M.A. Djauhari Sludge-derived Fuel from Latex Products Manufacturing Industry 15 V. Devaraj and M.N. Zairossani A Class of Estimators for Assessing the Population Mean under Non-response Using Auxiliary Information 23 ASM M.K. Chaudhary, R. Singh, M. Kumar, A. Kr. Singh and A.A. Adewara Science Journal Effect of High Silica Loading on Uncured Properties of Epoxidised Natural Rubber Compounds 31 M.K. Mazlina and M.S. Che Su Insights from the Preliminary Autocorrelation Analysis of Low Frequency Neuronal Oscillations during Quran Listening 39 F. Reza, T. Begum, A.L. Ahmed, H. Omar, M. Muzaimi and J.M. Abdullah 6(1) 2012 Tools for Integrated River Flood Management (Hydraulics Modeling and Logical Framework Analysis) 47 C.H.J. Bong, D.Y.S. Mah, F.J. Putuhena, S. Said and R.A. Bustami Kinetic Modelling of Ethanol Fermentation Process Using Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Starch as Carbon Source 61 C.Y. Low, S.L. Hii, L.K. Leong, Y.Y. Yim and H.W. Tan Continued on the inside of the back cover. • • intro.indd 1 intro.indd 1 Price (2 Issues) Malaysia: RM100 (Individual) RM200 (Institution) Other Countries: USD50 (Individual) USD100 (Institution) content.indd 4 9/30/12 2:18 PM INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Ahmed Zewail (Nobel Laureate) Richard R. Ernst (Nobel Laureate) John Sheppard Mackenzie M.S. Swaminathan EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief/Chairman: Md. Ikram Mohd Said Abdul• Latiff Mohamad Chia Swee Ping Ibrahim Komoo Lam Sai Kit Lee Chnoong Kheng Looi Lai Meng Mashkuri Yaacob Mazlan Othman Mohd Ali Hashim Francis Ng Radin Umar Radin Sohadi intro.inddintro.indd 1 1 10/3/12 9:52 PM Cover: Two figures are depicted―emanating from the findings of researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaysia Sarawak in the article entitled Tools for Integrated River Flood Management (Hydraulics Modeling and Logical Framework Analysis), (pp. 47–60). In the context of the various problems attributed by climate changes, river basin management is vital in ‘achieving the protection, improvement and sustainable use of the water environment’. This article discusses how hydraulic simulation could be used as a supporting tool in planning and developing a framework for river management such as Integrated Flood Management for a river basin. It also demonstrates how a hydraulic model for the Sarawak River Basin was run using InfoWorks River Simulation software. The model was used as a tool to provide necessary decision parameters in developing the logical framework which could act as a guide for planning involving various stakeholders’ participation. The figure on the upper section of the cover (Figure 7, pp. 56) shows the simulation of the January 2004 flood event with the flood bypass channel in the lower Sarawak River. The lower image on the cover (Figure 2, pp. 49) is a technical drawing of the flood bypass structure superimposed on a satellite image. The flood bypass would include an 8 km long, 250 m base width, 10 m depth earth-dug (nature-like) rectangular channel (Jurutera Jasa Consulting Engineers) which is expected to be completed by 2015. In Pursuit of Excellence in Science Vol. 6, No. 1, June 2012 • ISSN : 1823-6782 © Academy of Sciences Malaysia All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. The Editorial Board, in accepting contributions for publications, accepts no responsibility for the views expressed by authors. ASM Science Journal is listed and indexed in Scopus. Published by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia intro.indd 2 10/3/12 9:52 PM The Academy of Sciences • To establish and maintain relations between the Academy and overseas bodies having the same or Malaysia (ASM) almost similar objectives in science, engineering and technology as the Academy The Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) was • established, under the Academy of Sciences Act 1994 • To advise on matters related to science, engineering and which came into force on 1 February 1995, with technology as may be requested by the Government the ultimate aim to pursue excellence in science. from time to time; and Thus the mission enshrined is to pursue, encourage • To carry out such other actions that are consistent with and enhance excellence in the field of science, the 1994 Academy of Sciences Act as may be required engineering and technology for the development of in order to facilitate the advancement of science, the nation and the benefit of mankind. engineering and technology in Malaysia, and the well being and status of the Academy. The functions of the Academy are as follows: The Academy is governed by a Council. Various • To promote and foster the development of science, Working Committees and Task Forces are charged with engineering and technology developing strategies, plans and programmes in line with • To provide a forum for the interchange of ideas the Academy’s objectives and functions. among scientists, engineers and technologists The functions of the Council are: • To promote national awareness, understanding and appreciation of the role of science, engineering To formulate policy relating to the functions of the and technology in human progress • Academy To promote creativity among scientists, engineers • To administer the affairs of the Academy and technologists • To appoint such officers or servants of the Academy To promote national self-reliance in the field of • • as are necessary for the due administration of the science, engineering and technology Academy To act as a forum for maintaining awareness on the • To supervise and control its officers and servants part of the Government of the significance of the • To administer the Fund; and role of science, engineering and technology in the • To convene general meetings of the Academy to development process of the nation and for bringing • decide on matters which under this Act are required national development needs to the attention of the to be decided by the Academy. scientists, engineers and technologists • To analyse particular national problems and identify The Academy has Fellows and Honorary Fellows. The where science, engineering and technology can Fellows comprise Foundation Fellows and Elected contribute to their solution and accordingly to Fellows. The Academy Fellows are selected from the make recommendations to the Government ranks of eminent Malaysian scientists, engineers and • To keep in touch with developments in science, technocrats in the fields of medical sciences, engineering engineering and technology and identify those sciences, biological sciences, mathematical and physical intro.indd 1 developments which are relevant to national needs sciences, chemical sciences, information technology to bring such developments to the attention of the and science and technology development and industry. Government • To prepare reports, papers or other documents relating The Future to the national science, engineering and technology policy and make the necessary recommendations Creativity and innovation are recognised the world over to the Government as the key measure of the competitiveness of a nation. Within the context of K-Economy and the framework • To initiate and sponsor multi-disciplinary studies related to and necessary for the better understanding of National Innovation System (NIS), ASM will of the social and economic implications of science, continue to spearhead efforts that will take innovation engineering and technology and creativity to new heights in the fields of sciences, engineering and technology and work towards making • To encourage research and development and education and training of the appropriate scientific, Malaysia an intellectual force to be reckoned with. engineering and technical man power intro.indd 3 10/3/12 9:52 PM Contents ASM Sc. J. Volume 6(1), 2012 RESEARCH ARTICLES Female Shrouded Connector Production Process Variability Monitoring: A Robust Approach 1 R.M. Salleh and M.A. Djauhari Sludge-derived Fuel from Latex Products Manufacturing Industry 15 V. Devaraj and M.N. Zairossani A Class of Estimators for Assessing the Population Mean under Non-response Using Auxiliary Information 23 M.K. Chaudhary, R. Singh, M. Kumar, A. Kr. Singh and A.A. Adewara Effect of High Silica Loading on Uncured Properties of Epoxidised Natural Rubber Compounds 31 M.K. Mazlina and M.S. Che Su Insights from the Preliminary Autocorrelation Analysis of Low Frequency Neuronal Oscillations during Quran Listening 39 F. Reza, T. Begum, A.L. Ahmed, H. Omar, M. Muzaimi and J.M. Abdullah Tools for Integrated River Flood Management (Hydraulics Modeling and Logical Framework Analysis) 47 C.H.J. Bong, D.Y.S. Mah, F.J. Putuhena, S. Said and R.A. Bustami Kinetic Modelling of Ethanol Fermentation Process Using Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Starch as Carbon Source 61 C.Y. Low, S.L. Hii, L.K. Leong, Y.Y. Yim and H.W. Tan content.indd 1 10/3/12 9:39 PM COMMENTARY The Interplay between the Civil Society and the Private Sector, Especially for Resource Mobilization 67 Martin Abraham NEWS FOCUS Energy Inaction Warning—Rio+20 Report 71 Ahmad Ibrahim Population Growth and Unsustainable Consumption— Inter-Academy Panel Warns of Dire Consequences 72 Ahmad Ibrahim Water Scarcity—A Growing Concern of the Power Sector 74 Ahmad Ibrahim ANNOUNCEMENTS World Innovation Forum Kuala Lumpur (WIF-KL) 75 Young Scientists Network—Academy of Sciences Malaysia 76 The ASM National Nobel Laureate Programme 77 Mahathir Science Award Foundation 78 content.indd 2 10/3/12 9:39 PM ASM Sci. J., 6(1), 1–13 Female Shrouded Connector Production Process Variability Monitoring: A Robust Approach R.M. Salleh1,2* and M.A. Djauhari1 A monitoring procedure was introduced for process variability in a multivariate setting based on individual observations which was a combination of (i) robust high breakdown point approach in the set-up stage to determine the reference sample and (ii) the use of Wilks chart in the mass production stage.
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