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UPM's Staff Profile
PROF. MADYA DR. EMILIA BINTI ZAINAL ABIDIN
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RESEARCH AGREEMENT & MONITORING)
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
za_emilia@upm.edu.my
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PROFESSIONAL

NAME :
(Prof. Madya Dr.) EMILIA BINTI ZAINAL ABIDIN
MANAGERIAL POSITION :
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RESEARCH AGREEMENT & MONITORING)
ENTITY :
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE

PERMANENT POST :
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

FIELD OF SUPERVISION
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS / INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE / OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH / OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / PUBLIC HEALTH
EDUCATION
PHD
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Graduated : 2012
IJAZAH SARJANA SAINS KESIHATAN MASYARAKAT
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, BANGI, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2006
BACELOR SAINS DENGAN KEPUJIAN (BIOKEMISTRI)
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, BANGI, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2004
BOOK PUBLICATION
1. Control and Management of Infectious Diseases: A mind map approach
    ISPN: 978-967-13049-0-7
2. Phd dan Saya. Antara Cita dan Air Mata
    ISPN: 978-967-12680-0-1
3. MENEROKA INTERAKSI DINAMIK DALAM KESIHATAN PERSEKITARAN. Himpunan Siri Kajian di Malaysia
    ISPN: 978-983-2408-29-1
4. EOH3202 Occupational Health
    ISPN: 9789673446247
5. the harmful effects of waste leachate to fish and human
    ISPN: 9789673449194
JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. Burden of Household Smoking Habits on the Occurrence of Respiratory Symptoms among Malaysian Adolescents
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
2. smoke-free legislation in malaysia: a comprehensive review
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
3. ASSESSMENT ON PHYSICAL FACTORS OF THERMAL COMFORT, SICK BUILDING SYNDROME SYMPTOMS AND PERCEPTION OF COMFORT AMONG OCCUPANTS IN A PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY LABORATORY BUILDING
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
4. Second-Hand Smoke In Public Spaces: How Effective Has Partial Smoke-Free Legislation Been In Malaysia?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
5. Knowledge, attitude and perception of second-hand smoke and factors promoting smoking in Malaysian adolescents.
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
6. Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Toddlerhood and Cognitive Ability among Malaysian Adolescents
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
7. The relationship between air pollution and asthma in Malaysian schoolchildren
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
8. Measuring exposure to second-hand smoke in the home and car: UK, Ireland and Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
9. Heavy Metals (Pb and Cu) Assessments in Hair Samples of Goldsmiths in Kelantan, Malaysia
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
10. Respiratory Health Symptoms and Lung Function among Roadside Hawkers in Serdang and Its Association with Traffic-Related Exposures
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
11. Implementation of Smoke-free Legislation in Malaysia: Are Adolescents Protected from Respiratory Health Effects?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
12. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA: COMPARISON BETWEEN OHSAS 18001:2007 AND MS 1722:2011
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
13. Musculoskeletal Symptoms Risk Factors and Postural Risk Analysis of Pineapple Plantation Workers in Johor
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
14. Electronic cigarettes and indoor air quality: a review of studies using human volunteers
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
15. DAMPNESS AND MOLD EXPOSURE IN BUILDINGS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR HEALTH EFFECTS
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
16. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES TO BIOAEROSOL AND ITS LINK WITH RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AMONG WORKERS IN COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
17. Vaping Topography and Reasons of Use among Adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
18. Electronic cigarettes: a systematic review of available studies on health risk assessment
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
19. A REVIEW ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL WORKERS
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
20. Nicotine, Propylene Glycol and Tobacco-specific Nitrosamines Content in Selected E-Liquids in Malaysia: The Case Support for Initiation of Standards or Guidelines
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
21. DEVELOPMENT OF POROUS CERAMICS AS WALL TILES WITH HUMIDITY CONTROLLING AND ANTIMICROBIAL CHARACTERISTICS FROM MODIFIED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (DE): POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
22. Development of Smart Fruit Basket for Pineapple Harvesting
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
23. Health Risk Assessment of Electronic Cigarette Use among Adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
24. Humidity Controlling Material Development from Diatomite, Waste Glass and Cockle Shell Powder: An Experimental Study
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
25. Hazard Identification, Risks Assessment and Risk Controls of Work Tasks in Selected Tea and Cocoa Plantations in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
26. The effects of training intervention on knowledge level of occupational risk assessment among engineering students in a public university in Selangor
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
27. The Need for Policy on Labelling Requirement of E-liquid Products: A Case Study on Nicotine-containing E-liquid Refills Sold on E-commerce Platform in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
28. Distribution of Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Ergonomic Risk Assessment Among Housekeepers at Budget Hotels in Sepang, Selangor
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
29. Trend of electronic cigarette use among adult population in multiple countries across regions: a systematic review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
30. Occupational Stressors Experienced by Police Officers During Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Outbreak – A Systematic Literature Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
31. Smoke-free spaces: a decade of progress, a need for more?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
32. Measuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM2.5 ) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Social Science Citation Index (JCR)
33. Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors Related to Secondhand Smoke and Smoking in the Home: A Qualitative Study With Men in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
34. A Comparative Analysis of Auxiliary Enforcement Bodies for Security, Safety and Health Officer Roles in Malaysia – A Narrative Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
35. Critical Success Factors in Occupational Safety and Health Management System: A Review existing literature
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
36. OPERATIONAL AND ORGANISATIONAL STRESS AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN JOHOR DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
37. Knowledge, beliefs, perceptions and barriers related to implementing smoke-free home practices in two rural settlement areas in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
38. Exploring the Challenges in Adopting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Standards and Critical Success Factors for OSH Management System Implementation in Public Universities: A Qualitative Study
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
39. Ergonomic and Anthropometric Assessment of Pineapple Harvesting Basket Based on Existing Rattan and 2017 Prototype Harvesting Basket Data
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
40. Testing and Evaluation of Newly Developed Harvesting Basket Among Male Pineapple Harvesters in Johor, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ERA
41. COmmunities Facilitating incREasing Smoke-free Homes (CO-FRESH): co-developing a toolkit with local stakeholders in Indonesia and Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Social Science Citation Index (JCR)
42. Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
43. Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
44. Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2012
PhD in Environmental Medicine from the University of Aberdeen
2006
MSc in Occupational Health from the National University of Malaysia
2004
BSc in Biochemistry from the National University of Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2007
Tutor at the Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM
PROJECT
2015
FRGS - Flood - Participatory approach of training and awareness program on emergency response
to develop community-based preparation, response and recovery team to build a resilient community
2014
The Fundamental Health Risk of Electronic cigarettes and vaping: chamber experiment and field study to determine carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk
2012
Smoke-free Initiative and Salivary cotinine levels among children: A comparative study between Melaka’s smoke-free zones and other non-smoke-free districts in N. Sembilan
TEACHING
2015
EOH4202 Occupational Safety and Health Management Systemand Health Management System
2015
EOH3202 Occupational Health
2014
EOH4202 Occupational Safety and Health Management System
2013
EOH3404 Non-Communicable Disease
2012
EOH3403 Control and Management of Communicable Disease
PUBLICATION
2025
COmmunities Facilitating incREasing Smoke-free Homes (CO-FRESH): co-developing a toolkit with local stakeholders in Indonesia and Malaysia
2025
Ergonomic and Anthropometric Assessment of Pineapple Harvesting Basket Based on Existing Rattan and 2017 Prototype Harvesting Basket Data
2025
Testing and Evaluation of Newly Developed Harvesting Basket Among Male Pineapple Harvesters in Johor, Malaysia
2024
Exploring the Challenges in Adopting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Standards and Critical Success Factors for OSH Management System Implementation in Public Universities: A Qualitative Study
2024
OPERATIONAL AND ORGANISATIONAL STRESS AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN JOHOR DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
2023
Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors Related to Secondhand Smoke and Smoking in the Home: A Qualitative Study With Men in Malaysia
2023
A Comparative Analysis of Auxiliary Enforcement Bodies for Security, Safety and Health Officer Roles in Malaysia – A Narrative Review
2023
Critical Success Factors in Occupational Safety and Health Management System: A Review existing literature
2022
Measuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM2.5 ) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
2022
Smoke-free spaces: a decade of progress, a need for more?
2021
Low Technological Competence as Barrier to Online Teaching and Its Impact on Anxiety among Teachers During Movement Control Order in a Rural District in Terengganu, Malaysia
2021
Occupational Stressors Experienced by Police Officers During Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Outbreak – A Systematic Literature Review
2020
Distribution of Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Ergonomic Risk Assessment Among Housekeepers at Budget Hotels in Sepang, Selangor
2020
Trend of electronic cigarette use among adult population in multiple countries across regions: a systematic review
2020
The Need for Policy on Labelling Requirement of E-liquid Products: A Case Study on Nicotine-containing E-liquid Refills Sold on E-commerce Platform in Malaysia
2019
Development of Smart Fruit Basket for Pineapple Harvesting
2019
Health Risk Assessment of Electronic Cigarette Use among Adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia
2019
Humidity Controlling Material Development from Diatomite, Waste Glass and Cockle Shell Powder: An Experimental Study
2018
Vaping Topography and Reasons of Use among Adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia
2018
Electronic cigarettes: a systematic review of available studies on health risk assessment
2018
A REVIEW ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL WORKERS
2018
DEVELOPMENT OF POROUS CERAMICS AS WALL TILES WITH HUMIDITY CONTROLLING AND ANTIMICROBIAL CHARACTERISTICS FROM MODIFIED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (DE): POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY
2018
Nicotine, Propylene Glycol and Tobacco-specific Nitrosamines Content in Selected E-Liquids in Malaysia: The Case Support for Initiation of Standards or Guidelines
2017
Pesticide management approach towards protecting the safety and health of farmers in Southeast Asia
2017
DAMPNESS AND MOLD EXPOSURE IN BUILDINGS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR HEALTH EFFECTS
2017
Electronic cigarettes and indoor air quality: a review of studies using human volunteers
2016
Respiratory Health Symptoms and Lung Function among Roadside Hawkers in Serdang and Its Association with Traffic-Related Exposures
2016
Electronic cigarettes: a systematic review of available studies on health risk assessment
2016
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Risk Factors and Postural Risk Analysis of Pineapple Plantation Workers in Johor
2016
smoke-free legislation in malaysia: a comprehensive review
2015
Heavy Metals (Pb and Cu) Assessments in Hair Samples of Goldsmiths in Kelantan, Malaysia
2014
Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Toddlerhood and Cognitive Ability among Malaysian Adolescents
2014
The relationship between air pollution and asthma in Malaysian schoolchildren
2014
Implementation of Smoke-free Legislation in Malaysia: Are Adolescents Protected from Respiratory Health Effects?
2014
Burden of Household Smoking Habits on the Occurrence of Respiratory Symptoms among Malaysian Adolescents
2014
Knowledge, attitude and perception of second-hand smoke and factors promoting smoking in Malaysian adolescents.
2013
"Knowledge, attitude and perception of secondhand smoke and factors promote smoking among Malaysian adolescents"
2013
Second-Hand Smoke In Public Spaces: How Effective Has Partial Smoke-Free Legislation Been In Malaysia?