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GayaUKM© is a LaTeX class for
authoring theses that fulfil formatting specifications required by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(UKM), Malaysia. Why LaTeX? Many reputable journals
prefer manuscripts to be prepared and submitted using LaTeX
to ensure consistent adherence to formatting requirements. UKM through its Pusat Pengajian Siswazah (PPS) – or the Centre for Graduate Studies
therefore feels that a LaTeX class and guidelines
for authoring theses is necessary to promote general document authoring using
LaTeX. The project started in middle 2013 with the following UKM
staff; myself, Dr. Mohd Rasidi
Rasani, Dr. M. Asyraf Zulkifley, Dr. Khamisah Jafar all from the
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, UKM. Dr. Lim Lian Tze (liantze@gmail.com)
from KDU College Penang. The team was also actively supported by Dr. Wajdi Sadik, then a PhD
candidate at the Dept. of Mechanical and Materials, at the faculty. He
submitted his thesis in this first UKM-approved LaTeX
template. The Deputy Dean, Deputy Dean (Undergraduate & Alumni) Prof. Ir.
Dr. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Mohd
Ihsan who is also a LaTeX
user, has always given his constructive comments and supports. Below are the necessary files and documents |
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GayaUKM© English/Bahasa template with bst and other files |
Update May 2019 |
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Manual |
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General installation guidelines |
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Sample from Dr. Wajdi Sadik who first submitted thesis using this template |
Sample thesis using GayaUKM© |
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First Manuscript using LaTeX: Example 1; start an article, table, equation, plot, reference |
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More examples: Example 2 |
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More examples: Example 3 |
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Managing your document, abstract, folder and sections |
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Typical saving and inserting an eps figure using Matlab codes and preparing for PSfrag |
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Typical software |
Software |
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More supports can be found at sites maintained by Dr . Lim Lian Tze: http://liantze.penguinattack.org/latextypesetting.html#GayaUKM https://www.overleaf.com/read/sphnmtsmmngt
The authors of the guideline feel that this is only the
first steps to using LaTeX. There is wide range of
applications where theses authors could improve or develop. There are many
packages available to support the styles e.g. plotting or equations in
certain faculties. Theses authors are welcome,
however they should not use packages that could affect general arrangements.
Some understandings of using higher language are recommended but not
necessary. For first time LaTeX users, authors are
recommended to get ‘head starts’ from more experienced colleagues. This could
be authors’ first experience using LaTeX. We hope
users benefit and enjoy this! On behalf of the project, Zambri [back] |