The doctoral research abstracts. Vol:11 2017 / Institute of Graduate Studies, UiTM

Foreword:
Congratulation to IGS on the continuous effort to publish the 11th issue of the Doctoral Research
Abstracts which highlights the research in various disciplines from science and technology, business
and administration to social science and humanities. This research abstract issue features the abstracts
from 91 PhD doctorates who will receive their scrolls in this 86th UiTM momentous convocation
ceremony. This is a special year for the Institute of Graduate Studies where we are celebrating our
20th anniversary. The 20th anniversary is celebrated with pride with an increase in the number of PhD
graduates.
In this 86th convocation, the number of PhD graduates has increased by 30%
compared to the previous convocation. Each research produces an innovation
and this year, 91 research innovations have been successfully recognized to have
made contributions to the body of knowledge. This is in line with this year UiTM
theme that is “Inovasi Melonjak Persaingan Global (Innovation Soars Global
Competition)”.
Embarking on PhD research may not have been an easy decision for many of
you. It often comes at a point in life when the decision to further one’s studies
is challenged by the comfort of status quo. I would like it to be known that you
have most certainly done UiTM proud by journeying through the scholarly
world with its endless challenges and obstacles, and by persevering right
till the very end.
Again, congratulations to all PhD graduates. As you leave the university
as alumni we hope a new relationship will be fostered between you
and UiTM to ensure UiTM soars to greater heights. I wish you all the
best in your future endeavor. Keep UiTM close to your heart and be
our ambassadors wherever you go. / Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr Hassan Said
Vice Chancellor
Universiti Teknologi MARA