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Recent Submissions
The Influence of Dayak Culture on Artists in Sarawak: Insights from Visual Analysis and Semi-Structured Interviews
(UNIMAS Publisher, 2026) Natasha Rusdy Wong; Marzie Hatef Jalil; Faridah Sahari; Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
This research explores the influence of Dayak culture on seven selected artists, comprising four Dayak and three non-Dayak individuals, residing in Sarawak, East Malaysia. Through semi-structured interviews, the study seeks to understand the significant inspiration that Dayak culture provides to these artists. The findings indicate a noticeable difference in the representation approaches used by each artist in depicting Dayak culture. Formal analysis of the paintings shows that Dayak artists often draw inspiration from local flora, fauna, and landscapes, leading to more abstract representations, whereas non-Dayak artists, influenced by their observations and research, tend to focus on figurative depictions, including traditional Dayak lifestyles and cultural elements like headgear and beads.
A Systematic Literature Review on QRCode–Based Systems for Academic Credential Verification
(Penerbit Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), 2026) Khirulnizam Abd Rahman; Syed Arbaz Ahmed; Che Wan Shamsul Che Wan Ahmad; Nur Muizz Mohamed Salleh; Rafiza Kasbun; Syahrul Nizam Junaini; Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
The increasing need for secure and efficient academic credential verification has driven the adoption of digital solutions, particularly QR code–based systems, to address credential fraud and inefficiencies in manual verification processes. This study presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on QR code–based systems for academic credential verification, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies were systematically identified through structured searches of major academic databases, followed by screening and eligibility assessment based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The final set of selected studies was analyzed and synthesized to examine system architectures, verification mechanisms, application domains, and security considerations of QR code–enabled credential verification systems in educational contexts. The review reveals that QR code technology is predominantly utilized for certificate authentication, transcript verification, attendance tracking, and digital credential issuance. However, limitations persist regarding data integrity assurance, interoperability across platforms, privacy protection, and resistance to tampering. Furthermore, the lack of standardized frameworks and inconsistent implementation practices across institutions were identified as key challenges. This review highlights existing research gaps and outlines future research directions toward developing more robust, secure and standardized QR code–based academic credential verification systems to support trustworthy and scalable digital education ecosystems.
Disability, Identity and Impact of Impairments on The Survivors of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs)
(UNIMAS Publisher, 2026) Juna Liau; Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
This paper examines the direct and vicarious impact of impairments on the lives of survivors of road traffic injuries (RTIs) and their families. Although the focus of analysis is at individual and household levels, in discussion it relates to social structures. Drawing on data from in-depth interviews and participant observation among survivors, caregivers and community leaders, this paper aims to provide a deeper understanding of disability and to critique ideas linked to lay aetiologies of RTIs, such as fate and individual irresponsibility. Before injury, survivors were living without disability and actively participating in their social world. The paper shows that after injury, survivors social and economic lives were altered, as they coped with changes in bodily functions, and physical capability, and in consequence, as they faced limited opportunities to engage in the social world. It investigates how types of disability affect people in different ways, in an effort to understand the links between their varied experiences, age, gender and ethnicity.
Optimization of E-slot Applicator for Non-Invasive Hyperthermia Breast Cancer Treatment.
(Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 2026) BIBI SARPINAH BINTI SHEIKH NAIMULLAH
SMART IMAGING FOR AGRICULTURE DATA WITH ROAD DETECTION INTEGRATION
(UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK, 2025) OLIVER OH CHEN QI