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Dr. IHWAN GHAZALI
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

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Earlycite article
Published: 28 May 2021 in Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
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Purpose There is an increasing awareness among manufacturers to make production more sustainable in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. Manufacturers are now urged to not only focus on the business profit but also concern on environment protection by producing green products. However, issues may arise regarding the preferences of customers on green products, which will vary due to the influence of cultural values. This will give an impact on the marketing of green products. The aim of this study is to identify the influence of cultural values on the green products design in Malaysia and Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach A pretest on the survey instruments was performed to ensure the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. The collected data were statistically analyzed based on the satisfaction level, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Findings The results showed that customer preferences in Malaysia were mostly influenced by uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation and power distance, excluding collectivism and masculinity. In Indonesia, the dimension of uncertainty avoidance and long-term orientation had significant influence, whereas power distance, masculinity and collectivism dimension had no influence. Eco-label was identified as the most important factor for green products in Malaysia and having product services characteristics factor for product lifetime extension in Indonesia. Practical implications For practices, the cultural values and preferred characteristics identified in this study provide valuable information to policymakers and businesses on what draws customers toward green products in Malaysia and Indonesia. This finding can be used as supported data for the policymakers in order to achieve sustainable development goal (SDGs) in Malaysia and Indonesia. Originality/value The findings of this study provide valuable information for designers to design products with green characteristics that cater to the consumer market in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as other countries which may have similar cultural traits.

ACS Style

Ihwan Ghazali; Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid; Siti Zawiah Md Dawal; Hideki Aoyama; Novita Sakundarini; Fu Haw Ho; Safarudin Gazali Herawan. Green product preferences considering cultural influences: a comparison study between Malaysia and Indonesia. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

AMA Style

Ihwan Ghazali, Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Hideki Aoyama, Novita Sakundarini, Fu Haw Ho, Safarudin Gazali Herawan. Green product preferences considering cultural influences: a comparison study between Malaysia and Indonesia. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Ihwan Ghazali; Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid; Siti Zawiah Md Dawal; Hideki Aoyama; Novita Sakundarini; Fu Haw Ho; Safarudin Gazali Herawan. 2021. "Green product preferences considering cultural influences: a comparison study between Malaysia and Indonesia." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Review
Published: 26 April 2021 in Polymers
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Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer materials. The degradation of traditional plastics requires an unusually long time, which may lead to high cost and secondary pollution. To solve these difficulties, more petroleum-based plastics should be substituted with sustainable bio-based plastics. Renewable and natural materials that are abundant in nature are potential candidates for a wide range of polymers, which can be used to replace their synthetic counterparts. This paper focuses on some aspects of biopolymers and their classes, providing a description of starch as a main component of biopolymers, composites, and potential applications of thermoplastics starch-based in packaging application. Currently, biopolymer composites blended with other components have exhibited several enhanced qualities. The same behavior is also observed when natural fibre is incorporated with biopolymers. However, it should be noted that the degree of compatibility between starch and other biopolymers extensively varies depending on the specific biopolymer. Although their efficacy is yet to reach the level of their fossil fuel counterparts, biopolymers have made a distinguishing mark, which will continue to inspire the creation of novel substances for many years to come.

ACS Style

Z. Diyana; R. Jumaidin; Mohd Selamat; Ihwan Ghazali; Norliza Julmohammad; Nurul Huda; R. Ilyas. Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review. Polymers 2021, 13, 1396 .

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Z. Diyana, R. Jumaidin, Mohd Selamat, Ihwan Ghazali, Norliza Julmohammad, Nurul Huda, R. Ilyas. Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review. Polymers. 2021; 13 (9):1396.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Z. Diyana; R. Jumaidin; Mohd Selamat; Ihwan Ghazali; Norliza Julmohammad; Nurul Huda; R. Ilyas. 2021. "Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review." Polymers 13, no. 9: 1396.

Review
Published: 22 February 2021 in Polymers
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Collecting information from previous investigations and expressing it in a scientometrics study can be a priceless guide to getting a complete overview of a specific research area. The aim of this study is to explore the interrelated connection between alginate, gelatine, and hydroxyapatite within the scope of bone tissue and scaffold. A review of traditional literature with data mining procedures using bibliometric analyses was considered to identify the evolution of the selected research area between 2009 and 2019. Bibliometric methods and knowledge visualization technologies were implemented to investigate diverse publications based on the following indicators: year of publication, document type, language, country, institution, author, journal, keyword, and number of citations. An analysis using a bibliometric study found that 7446 papers were located with the keywords “bone tissue” and “scaffold”, and 1767 (alginate), 185 (gelatine), 5658 (hydroxyapatite) papers with those specific sub keywords. The number of publications that relate to “tissue engineering” and bone more than doubled between 2009 (1352) and 2019 (2839). China, the United States and India are the most productive countries, while Sichuan University and the Chinese Academy of Science from China are the most important institutions related to bone tissue scaffold. Materials Science and Engineering C is the most productive journal, followed by the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. This paper is a starting point, providing the first bibliometric analysis study of bone tissue and scaffold considering alginate, gelatine and hydroxyapatite. A bibliometric analysis would greatly assist in giving a scientific insight to support desired future research work, not only associated with bone tissue engineering applications. It is expected that the analysis of alginate, gelatine and hydroxyapatite in terms of 3D bioprinting, clinical outcomes, scaffold architecture, and the regenerative medicine approach will enhance the research into bone tissue engineering in the near future. Continued studies into these research fields are highly recommended.

ACS Style

Mohamed Hussin; Aludin Mohd Serah; Khairul Azlan; Hasan Abdullah; Maizlinda Idris; Ihwan Ghazali; Amir Mohd Shariff; Nurul Huda; Azrul Zakaria. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Global Trend of Using Alginate, Gelatine, and Hydroxyapatite for Bone Tissue Regeneration Applications. Polymers 2021, 13, 647 .

AMA Style

Mohamed Hussin, Aludin Mohd Serah, Khairul Azlan, Hasan Abdullah, Maizlinda Idris, Ihwan Ghazali, Amir Mohd Shariff, Nurul Huda, Azrul Zakaria. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Global Trend of Using Alginate, Gelatine, and Hydroxyapatite for Bone Tissue Regeneration Applications. Polymers. 2021; 13 (4):647.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Mohamed Hussin; Aludin Mohd Serah; Khairul Azlan; Hasan Abdullah; Maizlinda Idris; Ihwan Ghazali; Amir Mohd Shariff; Nurul Huda; Azrul Zakaria. 2021. "A Bibliometric Analysis of the Global Trend of Using Alginate, Gelatine, and Hydroxyapatite for Bone Tissue Regeneration Applications." Polymers 13, no. 4: 647.

Journal article
Published: 15 February 2021 in Sustainability
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A circular economy can be achieved by the efficient use of materials across different industries and sectors. In the manufacturing sectors, practicing material efficiency is one of the effective strategies to reduce material usage and solid waste generation. However, due to many unknown factors, such as key drivers to enhance material efficiency, most of the time, manufacturers are practicing at the minimum level of material saving. This study aims to examine the key drivers of material efficiency among electrical and electronic (E&E) companies to fulfill the aims of sustainable manufacturing. The data collection and synthesis were conducted using semi-structured interviews and an analytical hierarchy process survey. In this study, thirteen key drivers were found. Five internal drivers and eight external drivers with different priorities were found to influence E&E companies in the practice of material efficiency strategies. In addition, the drivers’ implications to different practitioner groups are suggested. To conclude, achieving material efficiency can be done effectively if the incentivized key drivers are clearly notified. This research is important to show the key drivers that influence the implementation of material efficiency strategies in the E&E industries.

ACS Style

Fu Ho; Salwa Abdul-Rashid; Raja Raja Ghazilla; Novita Sakundarini; Yoke Woo; Said Ahmad; Ihwan Ghazali; Reazul Abdul Haq. What Key Drivers Are Needed to Implement Material Efficiency Strategies? An Analysis of the Electrical and Electronic Industry in Malaysia and Its Implications to Practitioners. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2065 .

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Fu Ho, Salwa Abdul-Rashid, Raja Raja Ghazilla, Novita Sakundarini, Yoke Woo, Said Ahmad, Ihwan Ghazali, Reazul Abdul Haq. What Key Drivers Are Needed to Implement Material Efficiency Strategies? An Analysis of the Electrical and Electronic Industry in Malaysia and Its Implications to Practitioners. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):2065.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Fu Ho; Salwa Abdul-Rashid; Raja Raja Ghazilla; Novita Sakundarini; Yoke Woo; Said Ahmad; Ihwan Ghazali; Reazul Abdul Haq. 2021. "What Key Drivers Are Needed to Implement Material Efficiency Strategies? An Analysis of the Electrical and Electronic Industry in Malaysia and Its Implications to Practitioners." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 2065.

Journal article
Published: 12 January 2021 in Sustainability
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The increasing customer awareness of environmental sustainability during the last decade has had an influence on many manufacturers to produce green products. However, issues arise regarding the actual preferences of customers for green products, which often differ depending on cultural influences. Cultural values can affect the decisions of designers to determine detailed design specifications that relate to customer preferences. Currently, few guidelines consider cultural values as an aspect of green product design. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop a guideline that incorporates the influence of cultural values on green product design. Malaysia was selected as the location of this study. The sources of data to establish a guideline were obtained from customer perspectives on green products. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to identify cultural influences and preferences on green product characteristics as the input strategies for the proposed guideline. Professional designers from different profiles were asked to identify the applicability of the guideline. Based on the results, the designers agreed that the influence of cultural values is an important aspect that should be considered in the development of green products. The implication of the guideline is discussed in this paper to accelerate decisions of designers in developing green products.

ACS Style

Ihwan Ghazali; Salwa Abdul-Rashid; Siti Md Dawal; Nurul Huda; Amir Shariff; Safarudin Herawan; Fu Ho; Novita Sakundarini. Guidelines for Designing Green Products Considering Customers’ Cultural Preferences. Sustainability 2021, 13, 673 .

AMA Style

Ihwan Ghazali, Salwa Abdul-Rashid, Siti Md Dawal, Nurul Huda, Amir Shariff, Safarudin Herawan, Fu Ho, Novita Sakundarini. Guidelines for Designing Green Products Considering Customers’ Cultural Preferences. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (2):673.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Ihwan Ghazali; Salwa Abdul-Rashid; Siti Md Dawal; Nurul Huda; Amir Shariff; Safarudin Herawan; Fu Ho; Novita Sakundarini. 2021. "Guidelines for Designing Green Products Considering Customers’ Cultural Preferences." Sustainability 13, no. 2: 673.