Analysis of sustainable supply chain and industry 4.0 enablers: a step towards decarbonization of supply chains

The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to both developed and less developed local economies. The aim of the book is to uncover the best practises in responding to a pandemic from global perspectives, as well as from a trans-disciplinary point of view. Scholars from various spheres in arts, culture, education, health, environment, business and the public sector present their perspectives on the impacts, responses and consequences for local economies and communities. As a fundamental part of LED, the arts, culture, education, health, environment, business and the public sector domains were some of the hardest hit by the pandemic. The pandemic has certainly exposed the weaknesses of current development policies and calls for new, innovative measures in developing resilient local regions. This book will form an essential part of the development series of CENLED as it offers insight into how a global pandemic (COVID-19) impacted LED in the global North and Global South and the different responses from different spheres. 

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Local economies and pandemics: Regional perspectives

Abstract This research focuses on female managers and aims to explore the factors influencing work–life balance among female managers in Chinese higher education institutions (HEIs), while also ranking the importance of these factors within HEIs. The research is divided into five main sections and employs a two-round Delphi research method, utilizing expert discussions and opinions to thoroughly analyze the work–life balance challenges faced by female managers. The findings of the research reveal six primary dimensions that influence the work–life balance of female managers in Chinese HEIs. These factors, ranked in order of importance, are as follows: (1) family factors, (2) work-related factors, (3) cultural and social norms, (4) health factors, (5) self-management and personal skills, and (6) support and satisfaction. In conclusion, this research offers valuable recommendations for understanding and improving the work–life balance of female managers in Chinese HEIs, providing essential guidance for both these institutions and female managers in achieving a balanced development in their professional and personal lives.

Influencing Factors of Work–Life Balance Among Female Managers in Chinese Higher Education Institutions: A Delphi Study

Abstract:Much has been written on the subject of colonial photography but, despite the importance of British Malaya to the British Empire, it has received relatively little scholarly attention. In this article I present an analysis of Malaya, a book of photographs taken by Carl A. Gibson-Hill with an accompanying text written by Gerald Hawkins. Gibson-Hill, a former director of the Raffles (now National) Museum of Singapore photographed the region in the late 1940s and early 1950s, a time of crisis and the beginning of the end of direct colonial control of what became the independent Federation of Malaya (later Malaysia) and Republic of Singapore. His book reflects the socio-political condition of its times as well as the individual circumstances of the artist.

Producing Malaya: The Photography of Carl A. Gibson-Hill

Project resilience dimensions ranking from malaysian and international perspectives: a delphi study

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the education sector. Rather than the impact of COVID-19, many higher education institutions (HEIs) are on the verge of insolvency due to a lack of digital transformation readiness and poor business models. The bleak financial future many HEIs will face while others may be forced to close their doors completely will erode HEIs’ ability to fulfil their societal responsibilities. However, HEIs that have survived and maintained their operations anticipate the transition to online learning or the effects of any economic crisis, including university closures in the short, medium, or long term. The entire educational ecosystem was forced to transform its operations quickly and entirely to an online teaching-learning scenario in just a few weeks. Notably, HEIs that have long offered online courses worldwide can easily transition to digital teaching and learning when necessary. The second roundtable session’s result of the International Higher Education Conference, organized by INTI International University on March 31 2022, was used to organize a Delphi method to identify further factors that positively impact HEIs by COVID-19. The importance of these factors was then determined using Kendall’s coefficient of concordance. Recommendations on how HEIs should move towards institutional sustainability during the endemic phase are presented accordingly.

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A Delphi method on the positive impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions: Perceptions of academics from Malaysia

This is a lavishly illustrated virtual tour of Singapore between the 1840s and the early 1900s - a bustling metropolis that has now changed beyond recognition. Featuring more than 120 rare photographs from leading institutions and private collections, this superbly illustrated volume takes readers on evocative virtual tour of Singapore, from the early 1840s to the 1900s. Emphasising the topographical and architectural landscape of the city and its surroundings, "Singapore Through 19th-Century Photographs" paints an intimate portrait of a vibrant metropolis that has now changed beyond recognition. This volume also presents a fascinating exploration of this defining period in the history of commercial photography - when many Western studio photographers began to seek their fortunes in the Orient, leading to an unprecedented level of rapid development.

Singapore Through 19th-Century Photographs


 Malikai Phase 2 project is a brownfield infill drilling project consisting of 5 new infill wells with 1 sidetrack scope. These new wells are tied into existing Malikai Tension Leg Platform (TLP) production facilities for offshore processing prior to export. Offshore execution activities were heavily congested with multiple works fronts from Drilling, Mooring, Hook-up Commissioning alongside existing production and maintenance operations of the Malikai facility requiring prioritization via simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) activities.
 The paper highlights the challenges of conventional radiography for inspection activities post pipework welding, which is usually scheduled within windows of low activities i.e. in the night with lower risk of personnel exposure to possible radiation. Since drilling operations runs 24 hours continuously, it renders almost impossible for conventional radiography inspection activities to take place as required.
 This paper also describes the benefits with the introduction of SAR technology, the radiation exclusion zone can be set to less than 5 meters, thus allowing the topsides facilities pipework welding to take place concurrent with drilling and operation activities, achieving project success factors of optimized manning requirement and earlier than plan First Oil Date (FOD).
 Advanced NDT technologies in the market like small area radiography and phased-array ultrasound were evaluated. Considering the piping diameter/wall thickness & material being Stainless Steel/Duplex SS (coarse grain welds – requires more extensive PAUT qualification), the final decision was to use SAR. A demo was conducted onshore with representation from various internal stakeholders. Necessary approvals from local regulatory bodies were obtained to facilitate the use of this technology for offshore assets.
 The team further evaluated the implementation in our offshore facilities in a HAZID workshop, collaborating with several contractors and asset counterpart to assess the hazards and risks associated with SAR. Results were then compared and used by the execution team to develop procedures suitable for offshore use.
 The paper compares past experiences of hook-up and commissioning activities using conventional radiography methods. By using SafeRad technology, the project can continue with the topsides' fabrication work simultaneously during drilling instead of conducting the pipework fabrication activities in series after drilling is completed. This allowed project team to be able to continue the fabrication works and subsequent pre-commissioning and commissioning activities whilst drilling in progress. As a result, project is able to liquidate the critical path in hook-up and commissioning activities and ultimately contributed to the project delivering early project ahead (circa 6 months) of the first oil milestone.

Deployment of Small Area Exposure Radiography S.A.R Technology to Maximise Multiple Work Fronts in Operating Offshore Facility

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A Delphi method on the positive impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions: Perceptions of academics from Malaysia

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Deployment of Small Area Exposure Radiography S.A.R Technology to Maximise Multiple Work Fronts in Operating Offshore Facility