Issue 24 : July 2014 - MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING

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Issue 24
July-August 2014
Empowering
Professional
Technicians
Highlight................... 04
Opinion .................... 05
Events...................... 07
Calendar 2014 ......... 18
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Dear MySET members,
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Welcome to the July-August 2014 ET Magazine and Ramadhan
Kareem to all Muslim members of MySET.
This issue of the ET magazine revolves around the theme of
professional technicians. We feature an opinion column entitled
“Empowering Professional Technicians” by Ybhg Datuk Hj. Mohlis Bin
Jaafar, the Director General of Department of Polytechnic Education.
Datuk Hj. Mohlis highlighted two important keypoints towards achieving
this goal; to empower students-technicians with new skill sets of the future
and recognizing technicians as professionals. The government is also said
to be at the final stage of establishing the Malaysian Board of
Technologists (MBOT). The establishment of MBOT will not only
accelerate the recognition of technicians as professionals, but it will also
foster the accreditation of TVET programmes in our higher learning
institutions.
The highlight of our recent past events is SwakCreate2014 which was
held on 19th June 2014 in Kuching Sarawak with the theme Professional
Technician: Way Forward. SwakCreate is the National Seminar on
Professional Technicians mainly organized by MySET and Politeknik
Kuching Sarawak. The success of the inaugural event which was held last
year in 2013 was also replicated in this year’s event which was coorganized by the Workforce Development Unit, Chief Minister’s
Department Sawarak and JKR Sarawak. We also feature the International
Young Engineers Convention held on 18th – 20th April 2014 in Lahore,
Pakistan, which was attended by MySET delegates.
Don’t forget to check out the World Research and Innovation
Convention on Engineering and Technology (WRICET) organized by
MySET to be held in November 2014.
Lastly I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all Muslim
members Eid Mubarak which will be upon us in a few short weeks
insyaAllah.
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ET
Highlight
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IEAM Visit
O
n 29th May 2014, FEIIC Kuala Lumpur/MySET welcomed
representatives from the Islamic Engineering Association
of Malaysia (IEAM) consisting of the Deputy Prresident of
IEAM, Ir Hj. Samad Talib, Head Bureau of Muslimah Engineers, Ir
Hjh. Nora Meor Hashim, Secretary General of IEAM, Engr Ahmad
Norzaimy Hj Zainuddin and Dr Mohd Faizal Tajul Burhanuddin,
committee members. The main purpose of their visit was to
introduce IEAM, thus to network and form linkages with the
Federation of Engineering Institutions of Islamic Countries in order
to develop more Islamic Engineers in Malaysia.
IEAM has been established on 4th January 2001 under the
Registry of Societies Malaysia. IEAM’s main goal is to gain
knowledge, understanding and professionalism of the Islamic
Engineers based on engineering and science, which relates to the
Quran, Hadith and Aqidah. The membership consists of Honorary
Fellow Members, Fellow Members, Ordinary Members, Students
and Allied Experts.
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Opinion
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Empowering
Professional Technicians
Ybhg Datuk Hj. Mohlis Bin Jaafar
Director General of Department
of Polytechnic Education
They must be equipped
with new skill sets suited
for the new working
environment. The biggest
challenge for us in
polytechnics is to equip
our student-technicians
with skills of the new,
emerging technologies
while maintaining the set
of skills needed for the
current and older
technologies.
F
irst and foremost, I would like to
congratulate MySET for the bimonthly
publication of the Engineering and
Technology (ET) Magazine. And secondly, I
must also thank MySET for the initiative made
in inviting me to be the contributor for the
Opinion Column featuring the topic
“Empowering Technician”. I am sure, this
topic is very important to us in the
Department of Polytechnic Education and
Ministry of Education as we strive to provide
quality education and training to our studenttechnicians in our programmes of study. On
this topic,
I have two very important
messages: empowering our studentstechnicians with new skill-sets of the future
and recognizing technicians as professionals.
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Opinion
As we all know, one of the objectives of
polytechnic education and training is to
provide broad-based education and training to
upper secondary school leavers to become
skilled personnel, and going forward, our twofold missions for technician education in the
country providing individual opportunities and
promoting economic growth for the nation are
very clear and focused.
In order for our
industry to
compete at global
levels, engineering
technology
graduates need to
be developed and
nurtured to engage
latest and relevant
knowledge and
skills as they
advance
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And thinking aloud, it is fair to say that
technicians are excellent problem solvers as
they are trained to do so. However, in today’s
economy and with the advent of new
technologies, solving problems is not about
using tools or about solving normal, routine
problems anymore. It is about solving highly
technological, non-routine problems that
needs new set of skills that allow technicians
to make the best decisions to get the job done.
In other words, with the advent of technology,
an adequately-trained technician can no
longer work on sophisticated, state of-the-art
products that can only be handled by a welleducated, highly proficient technician that
possesses new skill sets.
And technologically speaking, if this is the
way we move forward to the future, we in the
Department of Polytechnic Education believe
that the future workforce must be educated,
and trained differently. They must be equipped
with new skill sets suited for the new working
environment. The biggest challenge for us in
polytechnics is to equip our studenttechnicians with skills of the new, emerging
technologies while maintaining the set of skills
needed for the current and older technologies.
I believe that education and training
programmes in the post-mordern era must
move away from task-oriented, job
assignments that prepare for lifetime skills
suited for routine work of the older
technologies. Instead, the programmes must
address the needs for student-technicians,
and at the end be able to develop them to
become independent problem solvers and
service providers.
Having said this, I am also convinced that
the career as a technician is a professional
endeavor. The career as a technician is a
profession that involves practices related to
meaningful, and purposeful life-sustaining
events. In other words, this career provides the
freedom to practitioners to prepare
themselves for the knowledge base and skills
to keep them abreast with the technological
changes of the profession. I also believe that
professional technicians will spend more time
collaborating with their superiors and probably
one day be gradually entrusted with the new
roles as they
possess the in-depth
understanding and knowledge that are related
to their work. With this in mind, I strongly
advocate that these technicians be accorded
as professionals. With appropriate education,
training and credentials, professional
technicians can contribute much more
extensively to their affiliated professional body.
However, in Malaysia, technicians are currently
not recognised and certified as professionals
by any professional body. In order to address
the issue and to pave the way for technicians
to being accorded a professional status, the
government is at the final stage of establishing
Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT). I
am sure with the establishment of MBOT, this
will not only accelerate the recognition
technicians as professionals, but it will also
foster the accreditation of TVET programmes
in our higher learning institutions. Similarly, I
am sure our technicians will be accorded
international
recognition
through
the
membership of MBOT in various international
accords.
To conclude, empowering our studentstechnicians with new skill-sets of the future
and recognizing technicians as professionals
can be considered a milestone in our efforts
to develop our next technician education and
training in the country. And with the current
leadership in MySET, I am sure all these
efforts will be materialized soon, InsyaAllah.
Event
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International Young
Engineers Convention
April 18th-20th 2014, University of
Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
Ridzuan Md Sham
Wan Mansor Wan Muhamad
Introduction
M
ySET was seen again in the international area
when it participated in the 1st International Young
Engineers Convention (FIYEC 2014). Patronized
by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), it was held on April
18th-20th 2014 at University of Engineering and
Technology (UET), Lahore. Besides MySET and UET, other
collaborators included Federation of Engineering Institution
of Islamic Countries (FEIIC), National Textile University at
Faisalabad, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
(HEC) and Marmara University Istanbul Turkey.
The convention was a frontier of all fields in engineering
and technology. This conference was fully devoted to aid
and promote young engineers, scholars and technologists
contribution in global developments. It provided a platform
to discover and disseminate the influential roles of young
engineers and technologists in the future developments of
societies. The convention served as an excellent forum to
present and share their research activities in various fields
of engineering and technology.
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Opinion
MySET’s delegation comprised of its President, Prof
Dato' Abang Abdullah Abang Ali (UPM), Secretary General,
Prof Ir Megat Johari Megat Mohd Noor (UTM), Council
Members Ir. Azlan Abdul Aziz (UPM) and Prof. Dr. Wan
Mansor Wan Muhamad (UniKL), Young Professional Group
members, Mr. Ridzuan bin Md Sham (UniKL) and Mr.
Lokman bin Mohd Fadzil (UniKL).
In the convention, Prof Dato’ Abang Abdullah was given
the honour of giving a keynote speech on “Science,
Engineering & Technology in Islamic Countries, Way
Forward” and Prof Ir Megat on "Engineering the Future".
Other delegates went on presenting their papers and giving
workshops in the convention. For further future
coordination and collaboration, there was also a Young
Engineers Committee meeting where Mr Ridzuan
represented MySET. The convention attracted a full crowd
and was a big success.
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Feature
9
“National Seminar on Professional Technicians”
SwakCREATE 2014
Professional Technician: Way Forward
June 19th 2014, Hilton Kuching, Sarawak
Main organizers:
Politeknik Kuching, Sarawak,
Malaysian Society for Engineering & Technology
(MySET).
Co-organizers:
Workforce Development Unit, Chief Minister’s
Department,Sarawak
JKR Sarawak.
S
wakCREATE 2014 - The 2nd National Seminar on
Professional Technicians was successfully held at
Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak on 19th June 2014.
Following the success of the inaugural SwakCREATE in
2013, this event which was also held at the same venue,
focused on the recognition of technicians as professionals,
workplace issues of technicians and the sharing of
experiences by senior technicians in the government and
industry.
The seminar involved a total of 230 participants of
which 50% were technicians from the industry,
government agencies, and institutions of higher learning
from all over the country. The agencies involved were JKR
Sarawak, DBKU, Majlis Perbandaran Padawan, Majlis
Perbandaran Sibu, UiTM, Politeknik Kota Baru, Bau Palm
Oil Mills and Ching Yi Technology.
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Feature
The welcoming address was given
by Madam Clara Ong Guat Leng,
Director of Polytechnic Kuching,
Sarawak cum Chairperson I of
SwakCREATE 2014. She wished to see
the new generation of leaders of
Politeknik Kuching, Sarawak continue
to promote SwakCREATE and MySET
to be the mandatory partner.
Prof. Dato’ Abang Abdullah Abang Ali,
President of the Malaysian Society for
Engineering & Technology (MySET) cum
Chairperson II of SwakCREATE 2014 also
gave his welcoming remarks, reminding
the distinguished guests and participants
of the importance of benchmarking our
country’s technician qualifications with
those of the more developed countries
especially in the Dublin Accord.
The seminar was also graced by the
Honourable Guest-of-Honour, YB Dato’
Hj. Fadillah Bin Hj. Yusof, Minister of
Works Malaysia. YB Dato’ Fadhilah
reiterated the importance of the proposed
Malaysian Board of Technologists in order
to promote the professional development
of engineering technologists and
technicians in Malaysia and that the
MBOT is a the final stage of establishment
by the government. He mentioned that
employers are demanding higher order
skills that help individuals to be more
flexible, adaptable, innovative, creative
and productive and can work as a
member of a team. Finding workers with
job readiness skills that help them fit into
and remain in the work environment is the
next main focus. He encouraged
professional technicians to involve
themselves in continuing professional
development (CPD) activities.
In conjunction with the seminar, there
was an “MOU Exchange Document
Ceremony” to signify the close
collaboration and rapport between
Polytechnic Kuching, Sarawak with
SWINBURNE University Sarawak and the
Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM) for
the betterment of polytechnic students.
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employers are
demanding higher
order skills that
help individuals to
be more flexible,
adaptable,
innovative,
creative and
productive and can
work as a member
of a team.
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The keynote address was presented
by Tn. Hj. Mohd Ghaus Bin Ab Kadir,
Senior Director, Curriculum Development
and Career Training Division, Department
of Polytechnic Education, Ministry of
Education, entitled “Training Future
Technicians - Challenges”. He described
how Malaysian Polytechnics can provide
the nation with high quality as well as a
highly competent mid level technical
workforce and at the same time
enhancing the nation’s competitiveness
in the global market.
He further explained that StudentTechnicians should be equipped with
new skill-sets of the future and
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Feature
technicians should
professionals.
we must
develop our
technicians so
that they can
uphold
technological
superiority,
improve and
sustain our
nation’s
productivity
and enhance
Malaysia’s
competitive
edge in the
global market
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be
recognized
as
Quality & Risk Management Centre,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
He also concluded that we must develop
our technicians so that they can uphold
technological superiority, improve and
sustain our nation’s productivity and enhance
Malaysia’s competitive edge in the global
market. Technicians must also be prepared
with the right frame of mind to face the
challenges whilst sustaining themselves in
the midst of the brainpower economies and
the era of post-modernity.
He highlighted the differences
between “Technicians” and “Professional
Technicians”. According to Prof Megat,
technicians are highly trained, skilled and
incredibly valued individuals, helping build
the world of tomorrow. They are inspiring,
creative, innovative and make a valuable
contribution
to
society
whereas
Professional Technicians are higher level
Following the Keynote speech, five (5)
papers were presented and the speakers
shared ideas on how technicians can
upgrade themselves in their profession by
engaging themselves in the Continuous
Professional Development Programme to
become better technicians. Besides sharing
personal experiences, the speakers also
touched on how good working ethics should
be a culture for technicians at their
workplace. Issues pertaining to gender
among technicians were also well elaborated
on in the seminar.
The first paper entitled “Towards a Better
Future for Technicians” was presented by
Professor Megat Johari Megat Mohd Noor,
Secretary General, Malaysian Society for
Engineering & Technology cum Director,
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...gender should not be a
determining factor of a person’s
ability to function well in a job
technicians with additional distinguishable attributes
(adhere to a professionally recognised code of practice
and ethics). They work in a practical role involving
science, engineering or technology, are technically
qualified and working relevant to the role.
He also mentioned that regulatory bodies &
professional societies should collaborate with the industry
and develop a professional route at the same time
improve communications, dispel myths and confusion on
the technician’s profession. The two bodies can help
create and promote a ‘modern class of technicians’ and
undertake international involvement. Furthermore,
technicians also need to participate as active members
in regulatory bodies & professional societies.
The second paper on “Professional Technician – Is
Gender An Issue?” was presented by Madam Mariam
Binti Dollah, Public Work Department, Samarahan
Division, Sarawak. She emphasized gender equality and
a more female friendly environment in the workplace as
there were challenges for women technicians. At present,
there are 23.2% female technicians in the Public Work
Department, Sarawak.
She concluded that gender is not an issue and
regardless of male or female, one should be competent,
have good personality and be able to deliver the right
results. One must act professionally and be adaptable to
any situation at the same time strike a good balance
between responsibilities to the family and the
organization. One must also have the right attitude,
leadership qualities, technical expertise, be reliable and
skillful and competent in their respective areas.
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The
Professional
Technician
Forum
Resolutions
Prof. Dato’ Abang Abdullah Abang Ali,
the President of MySET suggested a
number of resolutions to be adopted in
the Forum and was supported by the
Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Deen, Forum
Chairman and Director of Workforce
Development Unit of the Chief Minister’s
Department, Sarawak and forum panel
members as follows:
1.0
That we should organise
another SwakCREATE in
Kuala Lumpur next year to build up
interest in the concept and practice of
professional technicians as soon as
possible.
2.0
An initiative is taken towards
securing signatory status for
Malaysia in the Sydney and Dublin
Accords for Engineering Technologists
and Technicians respectively. A
suggestion from Prof Dato Salleh Hj
Jaafar, Consultant to Ministry of
Education is that MySET to take the
lead in this matter.
3.0
That we should be less reliant
on the government and to
promote NGOs’ efforts in addressing
issues pertaining the professional
development and certification of
technicians.
4.0
To ensure that we promote
the concept of professional
technicians and work towards Malaysia
being accepted in the newly established
International Professional Technician
Agreement.
5.0
To create a mechanism to
mobilize relevant stakeholders
to push the professional technician
agenda forward.
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Last but not least, she said that gender should not be a determining
factor of a person’s ability to function well in a job. Except for few tasks
that require especially hard physical labour there is no proven physical
reason why women cannot be good technicians.
The third presenter Encik Adi Suria Ishak, HRM Division, MLNG,
Bintulu gave a talk on the topic of “Good Working Ethics of
Technicians”.
He gave a brief scenario of Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG), one of
the biggest oil and gas industry based in Bintulu. He also mentioned
that PETRONAS offers career growth and development opportunities
for technicians through a continuous process of learning programs,
coaching & mentoring and on the job experience. He also stressed that
competency is one of the most important issues in the workplace.
The fourth presenter was Mohd. Safuan Abdullah, an Assistant
Engineer, HRD, JKR Head Quarter, Sarawak who talked on the topic of
“Working Life as a Technician”. He related his personal experience as a
technician who was able to multitask and able to meet all requirements
and upgraded himself as an Assistant Engineer.
The last paper was presented by Dato’ Seri Dr. Bernad Tan Abdullah
on the topic “Skills Development of Technicians”. He showed how one
can be a young entrepreneur and achieve success through competency
training.
The last session for the event was the Forum which was chaired by
Prof. Dr. Haji Abdul Rahman Deen, Director of the Workforce
Development Unit, Chief Minister’s Department with the topic
‘Professional Technician – Way Forward”.
...competency is one of the
most important issues in
the workplace.
Event
Forum in action
Forum Panelists
The forum discussion was led by six (6) eminent
panelists comprising of Prof. Dato’ Ir Mohd Saleh Bin
Jaafar who is now serving at the Ministry of Education
as consultant for the Higher Education Blueprint, Tn.
Hj, Mohd Ghaus Ab Kadir, Senior Director,
Curriculum Development and Career Training
Division, Department of Polytechnic Education,
Ministry of Education, Dato’ Seri Dr Bernard Tan
Abdullah, President/CEO of Pusat Latihan Proaktif,
Kuching, Mr. Samuel Devadasan a/l K. Rajaratnam,
General Secretary, Malaysian Technical Services
Union (MTSU), Mr. John Wong replacing Mr Awg
Johari Bin Awg Mustapha, from JKR Sarawak, and
Mr. Adi Suria Bin Ishak, Head of Talent Management
Section in the Human Resource Management (HRM)
Division of Malaysia LHG Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG), Bintulu,
Sarawak. In the discussion, each panelist had
deliberated on issues pertaining to the professional
development of technicians; on how professional
technicians can enhance their qualification,
experience and competency and how their profession
can be made a profession of choice amongst young
school leavers.
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6.
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Prof. Dr. Haji Abdul Rahman Deen (Chairman)
Mr. Samuel Devadasan a/l K. Rajaratnam
Dato’ Seri Dr. Bernad Tan Abdullah
Tn. Hj, Mohd Ghaus Ab Kadir
Mr. John Wong
Mr. Adi Suria Bin Ishak
Prof. Dato’ Ir Mohd Saleh Bin Jaafar
Forum Q & A Sessions:
First question ~ from Mr. Tan Kheng Wee from Polytechnic
Kuching, Sarawak:
Since we have more female academicians and the men are
mostly going for skill-based training, does the government have
any strategic plan to check this imbalanced trend?
Response from Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Deen:
As technology is getting more and more sophisticated gender
is not an issue on this matter. There are certain roles in the work
place which are suitable and can be assigned for females and
likewise for their male counterparts. Moreover, we cannot identify
jobs in terms of gender.
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Second question ~ from Mr. Tan Kheng Wee,
Polytechnic Malaysia Kuching Sarawak:
Under the 10th Malaysia plan the government
has set aside a budget to train and produce quality
workforce. What are the initiatives we can
undertake to achieve this aim?
Response from Tuan Haji Ghaus Bin Ab. Kadir,
Senior Director, Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik:
Several initiatives have been undertaken by
the Ministry of Education including the
strengthening of TVET in our educational
framework; a collaborative move with industries,
and Malaysian Polytechnics to help decide on
career opportunities; graduates and students are
also made aware of what is out there for them in
the employment market. In the 10th Malaysia plan
we talked about the human capital “Modal Insan”
whereas in the 11th Malaysia Plan, we need
graduates to have the so-called “Enterprising
Mindset”. Thus higher education providers need
to work closely with industries as we are looking
forward to “Job-Creators” rather than “JobSeekers”.
We have received feedback from the industry
that there was a mismatch of industrial need with
the curriculum. To address this issue, we need to
come up with quality curriculum and for that
reason; we have brought the industry together to
design the curriculum. We also have quality
trainers. We sent our students to undergo
industrial training at industries all over the country.
Third question ~ from Mdm. Clara Ong Guat
Leng (Director of PKS)
We have no problem in inviting the industry to
train our students but we, in the training institutes,
are not allowed to join the industry. In Korea we
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can be part of the industry whereby we can work
full time with the industry during the day time while
at night we can teach our students. Is it possible
for us to implement this practice here in our
country?
Response from Dato Seri
Abdullah:
Bernard Tan
We may introduce the “Training industry” or
the “Learning Factory” concept to students on this
matter.
Tuan. Hj. Ghaus:
We have problems in implementing such
practices as it would be against the
“Perkhidmatan Awam” ruling.
Fourth question ~ from Puan Yasmin
Nabilah Binti Zaidi (JKR):
What is the difference between an
“Expert technician” and a “Professional
technician” ?
Response from Prof. Dato’
Abang Abdullah Abang Ali
We need to refer to the
dictionary for the correct
definition. However in my
opinion being an “expert”
suggests that someone needs
to be specialized in certain areas
while being ‘professionals’ we
need to maintain a certain standard
of work which requires having
expertise, being ethical and
adhering to the fundamental
cannons of a professional. You
earn a certain status in society in
being professionals.
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Calendar 2014
Future Events 2014
AUGUST
Submission to Authorities
Date:
18 August 2014
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya
NOVEMBER 2014
World Research and Innovation Convention
on Engineering & Technology (WRICET
2014)
Date:
25-26 November 2014
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya
MySET as Co-Organiser / Endorser
SEPTEMBER
Power-GEN Asia 2014
Date:
10-12 September 2014
Venue: KLCC Kuala Lumpur
International Defence and Security
Technology Conference (DSTC2014)
Date:
24-25 September 2014
Venue: Palace of Golden Horses
NOVEMBER
International Conference on Agricultural
and Food Engineering (CAFEi2014)
Date:
24-26 November 2014
ET
July-August 2014

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