So thrilled that my REC application for data collection has already been approved! I have everything ready and found a working IoT application to supply with my questionnaire. It’s just a blessing and a coincidence that it came upon me to check on my cousin who is doing a fertigation chillies farm. I knew he mentioned something about creating a new IoT application. When I came and paid a visit to have a look at his farm and the system, it was exactly what I was looking for!
Showed and explained to my supervisors about the plan, they were all so thrilled about it. I also called and coordinated with RedTONE the supplier for the system. They seemed OK with it. Everything is just ready for me to launch.
A few things I need to prepare for data collection include:
- Check BM translation for the questionnaire – get Bobby to check the language
- Send English questionnaires for pre-test
- Set timeline for data collection (Gantt chart)
- Video productions for 1) IoT awareness what it is and benefits, 2) application of IoT system with Adek’s farm and the system, on how to use
- Beware of the need to translate to Chinese language
- Get RISDA to be involved and RedTONE
- Send email with details to RedTONE
- Get estimated revenue per cycle and costs from Adek after using the IoT
- Join workshops organised by Jabatan Pertanian to gather data (strategy)
Out of data collection, I am so thrilled that my proposal to write a chapter for a book under Taylor & Francis got accepted. I also have to ask Dr Jain if I can join courses that I failed under other UiTM campus. May God help me. I am so grateful for this progress.