Publications

          
JOURNALS AND PROCEEDINGS
2014:

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat. Performance investigation of a novel solar photovoltaic powered hybrid energy recovery system. Proceedings ACSEE 2014, Osaka Japan 2014.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Saffa Riffat. Design and Performance Analysis of a Novel Hybrid Energy Recovery System for Building Applications. Proceedings SET13th, Geneva Swirtzerland 2014.



    2013:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Review on Physical and Performance Parameters of Heat Recovery System for Building Applications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 28 (2013) 174-190 (ISI Journal –IF 6.018).

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Rick Richard. Development and performance investigation of building integrated heat recovery (BIHR) system, Proceedings SET12th, Hong Kong, 2013.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Rick Richard. Experimental investigation of building integrated energy recovery system with photovoltaic powered fans. Proceedings ECSEE 2013, Brighton,UK, 2013.

  1. Nur Aqidah A. Aziz, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad* Haron Daud, Darlina Md Naim, Main Pateri dan persekitaran fizikal: satu kajian kes di Kg Jedok, Kelantan. Jurnal Antarabangsa Dunia Melayu, Jilid 6 Bil 2 2013. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

  1. Nur Aqidah A. Aziz, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Darlina Md Naim. Biodiversity concept and the use of plants in traditional healing. Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Kuala Terengganu 2013. ISBN 978-967-12163-0-9

  1. Nur Anis Ahmad, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Darlina Md Naim. Agricultural pesticides: The risks, adverse effects and traditional antidotes. Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Kuala Terengganu 2013. ISBN 978-967-12163-0-9

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Fatin Zafirah Mansur, Darlina Md Naim. Integrating science and local knowledge: the role of agricultural traditional knowledge in risk management and environmental protection. Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Kuala Terengganu 2013. ISBN 978-967-12163-0-9

  1. Adibah Abu Bakar, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Darlina Md Naim*. Malaysian Mangroves: Fish Nurseries for Local Food Source. Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Kuala Terengganu 2013. ISBN 978-967-12163-0-9

  1. Norzaini Zainal, Fara Dayana Md. Jufri, Noraina Adam, Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad. Transdisciplinary Project: Humanizing the Concept of Nanotechnology through Wayang. Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Kuala Terengganu 2013. ISBN 978-967-12163-0-9

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Nor Azian Ench Sani, Ooi Seong Chuan, Mazran Ismail. Field studies of indoor climatic conditions and carbon dioxide levels in air-conditioned rooms in tropical climate. Energy and Buildings (under review)
  2. Yusri Yusup*, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Norli Ismail. Indoor air quality of typical Malaysian open-air restaurants. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (under review)



    2012:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Review on heat recovery technologies for building applications, J. of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 1241-1255. (ISI Journal –IF 6.018).

  1. Nur Aqidah A. Aziz, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Field study on occupants’ thermal comfort and indoor air quality of air-conditioned rooms in hot and humid climate. Proceedings of International Environment and Health Conference, Penang, Malaysia, 2012.

  1. Nasuha Abidin, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Mohd Rafatullah, Determination of concentration of particulate matters in laboratories and their potential health effects to laboratory users. Proceedings of International Environment and Health Conference, Penang, Malaysia, 2012.

  1. Syahirah Kunji Mohammed, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Menggalur kearifan tradisional dalam pengurangan risiko racun perosak dalam pertanian sebagai kaedah alternatif selamat dan hijau.Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Penang 2012.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Claire Su Xin-Hui, Mahamad Hakimi Ibrahim, Risk Assessment of pesticide usage by paddy farmers in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Proceedings of International Environment and Health Conference, Penang, Malaysia, 2012.

  1. Fatin Zafirah Mansur, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Mohd Kipli, Adopting local wisdom in environmental education and awareness- a case study of Penang Botanical Garden as natural heritage. Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, Penang 2012.

    2011:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, An experimental study on the performance of enthalpy recovery system for building applications, J. of Energy and Buildings, Volume 43, Issue 9, September 2011, Pages 2533-2538. (ISI Journal- IF 2.386).

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Performance investigation of novel building integrated heat/energy recovery system with fibre wick structure for cooling/dehumidification, Proceedings SET10th, Istanbul, Turkey, September, 2011.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Mahamad Hakimi Ibrahim, Silent damage of pesticide: the need for the adoption of indigenous and traditional pest management practices in agriculture, Proceedings of Regional Conference of Local Knowledge, 2011.



    2010:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, A novel integrated heat/energy recovery system for building ventilation, Proccedings SET9th, Shanghai, China, 2010.

    2009:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Mark Worall and Mark Gillott, Experimental investigation of air-to-air plate heat/energy recovery performance with wind-catcher ventilation system, Proceedings SET8th, Aachen, Germany, 2009.



    BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS

    2014:

  1. Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Tarmiji Masron, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Editor for Citra Seni Dalam Teknologi, published by Penerbit USM, Pulau Pinang, 2014. ISBN: 9789838616331.

  1. Darlina Md Naim, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Haron Daud Tumbuhan, Alam Sekitar dan Perubatan Tradisional, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (under review).



    2013:
  1. Darlina Md Naim, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Salasiah Zakaria, Zuraidah Mohd Yusoff, Tarmiji Masron, Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah, Norizan Esa, Editors for The APEX University– State of the Art, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013.

  1. Darlina Md Naim, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Salasiah Zakaria, Zuraidah Mohd Yusoff, Tarmiji Masron, Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah, Norizan Esa, Saad Othman. Editors for The APEX University Second Phase 2014-2025-Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013.

  1. Darlina Md Naim, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Salasiah Zakaria, Tarmiji Masron, Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah, Norizan Esa, Editors for Strategic Projects APEX Phase II 2014 -Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013.



    2012:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Editor for Pengurusan Sisa Sumber, published by Unit Penyelidikan Pendidikan Asas, Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, USM, 2012. ISBN: 9789673990870.



    2011:

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Novel Heat Recovery Systems for Building Applications, Ph.D Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2011.



    2006:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- Penyakit Antraks : Meningitis, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103114.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- Penyakit Apendisitis : Penyakit gastrik, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103106.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- Penyakit Asma : Penyakit Kronik Saluran Pernafasan, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103157.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- AIDS (Sindrom Kurang Upaya Tahan Melawan Penyakit) : Hepatitits B, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103092.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) : Selesema Burung, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103122.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- Strok (Angin Ahmar) : Penyakit Koronari Jantung, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103130

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- Penyakit Taun : Keracunan Makanan, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103149.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Evaluation of Risk Exposure in Chlorpyrifos Handling and Usage in Pomelo Orchard, Bagan Serai, Perak, Malaysia. Master Thesis, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2006.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Siri Penyakit- Penyakit Barah Paru-paru : Penyakit Tibi, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2006. ISBN: 9831103165.


          2005:

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Khasiat Buah-Buahan Dan Sayur-Sayuran-Siri Alam Sains dan Kehidupan, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2005. ISBN: 9789831101834.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Mikroorganisma, Siri Alam Sains dan Kehidupan Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2005. ISBN: 9789831101865.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Kelas-kelas Haiwan, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2005. ISBN: 9831101820.

  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Kelas-kelas Makanan, Feringhi Distributors, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang, 2005. ISBN: 9831101847.



    CHAPTERS IN BOOK
    2014:


  2. Mardiana  A. Riffat SB. Zafirah MF, Masitah ARS. Building energy consumption and low carbon technology. In Multi Vols of Compendium of Energy Science & Technology, Studium Press LLC, USA. 2014 (in press)

  1. Norizan Esa*, Hashimah Yunus, Nooraida Yakub, Mahamad Hakimi Ibrahim, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad. Enhancing students' ecological thinking to improve understanding of environmental risk. In: Nobuhiro Kaneko, Shinji Yoshiura and Masanori Kobayashi. Eds. Sustainable Living with Environmental Risks. Springer Japan 2014 (265-272). ISBN 978-4-431-54803-4

  1. Syahirah Kunji Mohammed, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Menggalur kearifan tradisional dalam pengurangan risiko racun perosak dalam pertanian sebagai kaedah alternatif selamat dan hijau. In: Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Tarmiji Masron, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad. Ed. Merekayasa Kearifan Tempatan: Citra Seni dan Sains Dalam Teknologi, Penerbit USM. 2014. ISBN: 9789838616331.

  1. Fatin Zafirah Mansur, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Adopting local wisdom in environmental education and awareness- a case study of Penang Botanical Garden as natural heritage. In: Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Tarmiji Masron, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad. Ed. Merekayasa Kearifan Tempatan: Citra Seni dan Sains Dalam Teknologi, Penerbit USM. 2014. ISBN: 9789838616331.

  1. Nur Aqidah A. Aziz, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman .Warisan Tradisional Masyarakat Baba dan Nyonya. In: Mohd Kipli Abd Rahman, Tarmiji Masron, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad. Ed. Merekayasa Kearifan Tempatan: Citra Seni dan Sains Dalam Teknologi, Penerbit USM. 2014. ISBN: 9789838616331.



    2013:
  1. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad*, Saffa Riffat, Integrated heat recovery system with wind-catcher for building applications: towards energy-efficient technologies. In: A. Mendez Villas. Ed. Materials and Processes for Energy: Communicating Current Research and Technological Developments. Formatex Research Center 2013 (720-727). ISBN (13): 978-84-939843-7-3.