Course learning outcomes (CLOs) are statements defining what students should achieve by the end of a program, and their attainment is crucial for accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Thus, the objectives of this study are: (i) to investigate the trend of attainment of predetermined CLOs (ii) to identify the factors contributing to the attainment of the predetermined CLOs, and (iii) to suggest improvement measures towards the attainment of predetermined CLOs. The study used a mixed-method approach where in the quantitative approach, data were collected from CLOs reports issued by the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Unit to achieve the first objective. In the qualitative approach, data were obtained through interviews to achieve the second and third objectives. Descriptive analyses were used for the first objective, while thematic analyses addressed the second and third objectives. The results have shown that the attainment of CLO 3 was below 70%. The key performa.....

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Cetakan persekitaran, atau teks yang terdapat dalam persekitaran kanak-kanak, memainkan peranan penting dalam perkembangan literasi. Walau bagaimanapun, beberapa kajian telah melihat peranan cetakan alam sekitar dalam perkembangan literasi kanak-kanak di luar bilik darjah dan bagaimana ini mungkin membentuk pengalaman kanak-kanak di tempat yang lebih luas. Kajian ini dilakukan untuk (1) mengenalpasti tahap amalan penggunaan cetakan persekitaran oleh guru di taska bagi kanak-kanak berumur empat tahun, (2) mengenalpasti tahap pengecaman nama kanak-kanak berumur empat tahun dan (3) mengenalpasti hubungan di antara penggunaan cetakan persekitaran oleh guru taska dengan tahap pengecaman nama. Reka bentuk kajian tinjauan digunakan dengan melibatkan seramai 123 orang guru taska menggunakan borang soal selidik melalui aplikasi Google Form. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap amalan penggunaan cetakan persekitaran oleh guru taska berada pada tahap yang tinggi dengan nilai skor min 3.61 dan sisihan.....

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Habitual or undesirable behaviours are a common target for self-managed behaviour-modification programs. The current self-experiment used an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) reversal design to study the effects of the intervention on smartphone usage. The 56 days of study consisted of self-monitoring and differential reinforcement of other behaviours treatment. A visual Android application installed in the device allowed the observer to monitor and keep track of the treatment progress and outcomes and to ensure treatment integrity. Results provide the support that the overall treatment package was successful in decreasing the duration of smartphone usage. This study demonstrates that self-administered behaviour-modification techniques can be successfully designed and implemented to reduce undesirable behaviour with sufficient knowledge of behavioural principles. Keywords: smartphone usage, behaviour modification, token-based DRO, self-monitoring, treatment integrity..

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a global public health concern, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between psychosocial stressors and cardiovascular risk factors. This study aims to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and explore the relationship between psychosocial stressors and cardiovascular risk factors in community health workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey study using a structured questionnaire was administered to community health workers in selected primary healthcare centers in Fika. Key variables, including demographic characteristics, health behaviors, and stressors, were analyzed quantitatively. The majority (99.2%) reported not diagnosed with CVD, but blood sugar-related symptoms and cardiovascular symptoms were prevalent. Notably, family-related stress and health-related stress demonstrated potential associations with moderate-risk categories. In the context of the high-risk category, family-related s.....

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In light of the increased concerns regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education and the United Nations' acknowledgment of the threat of future pandemics, this retrospective study explores undergraduate students' perceptions and challenges during emergency remote learning (ERL) imposed by the pandemic. The study sample comprised 262 second-year university students who participated in ERL. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard Deviations), t-tests, and One-Way ANOVA. Results indicate that although students generally held a positive perception of ERL (Mean = 2.51), they also encountered notable challenges (Mean = 3.91) during the COVID-19 lockdown. Additionally, a significant difference in perceptions of ERL was found based on gender (t-cal = 2.641, p = .009 < 0.05), while no significant difference was observed based on the course of study (F261 = .122, p = .885 > 0.05). These findings underscore the necessity of improving online instructi.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan mengenal pasti tahap penerimaan pelajar terhadap aplikasi Augmented Reality (AR) dan hubungannya terhadap sikap dalam pembelajaran kimia organik. Faktor kebergunaan dan kemudahgunaan telah dipilih untuk dikaji hubungannya dengan sikap pelajar menggunakan AR. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan kaedah tinjauan menggunakan instrumen soal selidik atas talian dijalankan ke atas sampel kajian. Instrumen kajian adalah berdasarkan Model Penerimaan Teknologi (TAM). Kajian ini melibatkan 62 orang responden pelajar tingkatan enam aliran STEM. Pemilihan responden adalah berdasarkan kaedah persampelan rawak mudah. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan kaedah statistik deskriptif dan inferens. Analisis deskriptif digunakan untuk mengenal pasti tahap penerimaan AR dalam kalangan pelajar manakala analisis inferens pula digunakan untuk mengukur korelasi hubungan faktor penerimaan AR dan sikap pembelajaran kimia organik dalam kalangan pelajar. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan tahap pen.....

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This work-based learning has gained significant attention in the field of education as a way to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge of Malcolm Knowles' Theory and practical application. This article provides an overview of the evaluation of work-based learning at the Research Management and Innovation Centre Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (RMIC-UPSI) under the umbrella of the Research, Innovation, Society and Entrepreneurship unit (RISE). This evaluation aims to synthesize existing literature and studies, summarize relevant information, and analyze available evidence to determine the current state of work-based learning at RMIC-UPSI. The evaluation focuses on the integration of work-based learning within the postgraduate students enrolled in the Business Strategic Management course at UPSI. It explores the impact of work-based learning on students' abilities to integrate their academic and work-related experiences, as well as the development of skills and competencies requ.....

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The study conducted aimed to investigate the interplay between emotional intelligence, social support, and academic burnout among University of Malaya students enrolled in the Faculty of Education. Specifically, it sought to discern any notable disparities in emotional intelligence and burnout concerning gender, as well as differences in social support and academic burnout across various socioeconomic statuses. Additionally, the research endeavored to explore the correlations between emotional intelligence, social support, and burnout in university students. A quantitative survey design was employed, with convenience sampling chosen to enlist Bachelor's Degree students from three departments within the Faculty of Education, resulting in 257 participants, including 20 male and 237 female students. Descriptive analyses revealed a mean age of 1.50 among participants. Three main instruments were utilized: the Emotional Intelligence by Schutte, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social.....

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The high occurrence of mental health issues among adolescents in low-income countries is a significant public health concern with limited evidence-based treatment documentation. The study evaluated the effectiveness of psychoeducation as a viable treatment for psychological distress among in-school adolescents in low-Income setting. Using quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design, data were collected using a standardized self-report questionnaire (DASS-21) from 240 students in four co-educational secondary schools in Oyo-East Area Council of Oyo State, Nigeria. Forty-eight participants with a mean age (13.02; SD±1.97), scoring above the mean (M=30.6) were gender-matched and randomly placed into intervention and control groups, each comprising 24 participants. Results revealed that psychoeducation effectively reduced psychological distress symptoms in the experimental group after six weeks of exposure (t (22) = 5.11, p < 0.001). A significant mean difference in psychol.....

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This case report is about a 37-year-10-month female, AK, who presented with history of self-injurious behaviours, multiple overdose incidents, feelings of emptiness and anger, a lack of interest in all activities, and sleep disturbance. AK was initially referred for cognitive behavioural therapy by a psychiatrist. She reported symptoms consistent with borderline personality disorder. AK has not undergone a standardised psychological assessment previously. Due to the heterogeneity of borderline personality disorder and the potential of comorbidity, a thorough psychological assessment is needed for intervention planning. Psychological assessments (i.e. Beck’s Depression Inventory, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Borderline Symptom List 23, and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2) and mental state examination were conducted to better understand her psycho-social, personality, and daily functioning. Following the assessments, a provisional diagnosis of borderline person.....

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