Waste Management Efficiency: Pilot study assessment

Authors

  • Mohamad Rahimi Mohamad Rosman Information Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia.
  • Izzatil Husna Arshad Information Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia.
  • Faizal Haini Fadzil Information Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia.
  • Nurulannisa Abdullah Information Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia.
  • Mohamad Sayuti Md. Sale Information Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia.
  • Mohd Zafian Mohd Zawawi Information Science Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI27.6834

Abstract

Waste management is a crucial activity in individual or organisational contexts. In Malaysia, waste management is the responsibility of the local government councils. However, literature searches and practical observations show that there is a dearth of research on the issue of waste management efficiency, especially in the context of Kelantan. Therefore, this study aims to identify the relevant constructs, confirm the instrument's reliability, and assess the pilot assessment. A quantitative methodology was adopted; several activities were performed to validate the instrument's reliability. As a result, a 25-item instrument was developed consisting of several constructs.

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2025-04-15

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Mohamad Rosman, M. R., Arshad, I. H., Fadzil, F. H., Abdullah, N., Md. Sale, M. S., & Mohd Zawawi, M. Z. (2025). Waste Management Efficiency: Pilot study assessment. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI27), 183–191. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI27.6834