This study explores the impact of using Tamil comic books as a teaching tool to enhance students' reading comprehension and motivation. Recognizing the decline in reading habits among younger generations and the challenges associated with traditional methods of teaching Tamil, the research investigates how comics combining engaging visuals and narratives can make learning more interactive and appealing. Employing a quantitative approach, the study involved pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires to evaluate comprehension skills and motivation among 20 form two students in a Malaysian secondary school. This study employs a quasi-experimental design to examine the impact of Tamil comic books on students’ reading comprehension skills and motivation to read. Results revealed significant improvements in reading comprehension, with students scoring an average of 77.9% on post-tests, indicating enhanced abilities in understanding vocabulary, sentence structures, and narrative flow. Additi.....

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The study investigated the differences between parental socioeconomic status, students' academic performance, and the difference between genders and their academic outcomes. The study employed a quantitative method using a survey research design and a sample of 120 students from four schools within the local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistical approach was used to analyze the datasets, adopting t-tests, frequency, and charts to ascertain the research objectives and examine the hypotheses at the significant level of 0.05. The research found that parental socioeconomic status did not significantly influence students' academic achievements. Notably, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds demonstrated superior performance to their peers from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. Furthermore, the study revealed a gender disparity in academic performance, with female students outperformi.....

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The study explores the impact of administrative support on the effectiveness of secondary school teachers in the Oriade Local Government area, Osun State. The effectiveness of teachers in this context refers to how well teachers perform their roles in the educational environment, particularly in secondary schools. The research uses quantitative surveys to gather respondents' views on the study. This study used a descriptive survey research design with an ex-post facto approach to study the influence of perceived administrative support on secondary school teachers' effectiveness in Oriade Local Government Area, Osun State. The sample consisted of 200 respondents from 20 secondary schools and ten teachers. A self-designed questionnaire was titled ‘Influence of Perceived Administrative Support on Secondary Schools Teachers Effectiveness.’ The data was analyzed using descriptive survey, frequency count, percentage, multiple regression analysis, T-test, and ANOVA to understand teacher e.....

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Penerapan kemahiran dan pengetahuan melalui pembelajaran berpusatkan pelajar merupakan persediaan pelajar sebelum memasuki fasa dunia sebenar. Salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran berpusatkan pelajar yang boleh diimplementasikan adalah melalui kaedah Pembelajaran Berasaskan Hasil (Outcome-Based Education (OBE)) yang memfokuskan aspek Objektif Pendidikan Program (Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)). PEO ialah suatu panduan dalam bentuk penyataan yang disasarkan terhadap graduan dari aspek perkara yang boleh capai oleh mereka dalam tempoh tiga hingga lima tahun selepas menamatkan pengajian. Institusi dibawah kelolaan Bahagian Pendidikan Tinggi (BPT) MARA disarankan agar PEO bagi program yang ditawarkan dibangunkan dan dinilai. Justeru, kajian ini dijalankan bagi menganalisa pencapaian PEO program Diploma Industri Halal (DHI) yang ditawarkan di Kolej Profesional MARA Bandar Melaka (KPMBM) dalam kalangan alumni. Borang soal selidik telah diagihkan menggunakan aplikasi Google Forms. Tekni.....

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Kesihatan mental merupakan isu yang membimbangkan masyarakat. Dalam usaha menangani masalah kesihatan mental ini, pelbagai aplikasi kesihatan mental telah diperkenalkan untuk memberikan sokongan dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan mental pengguna. Hingga kini terdapat kekurangan kajian yang mendalam mengenai penggunaan elemen gamifikasi dan multimedia dalam aplikasi kesihatan mental. Oleh itu, objektif kajian ini adalah membandingkan reka bentuk aplikasi kesihatan mental sedia ada yang berasaskan elemen gamifikasi dan multimedia. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan melibatkan instrument kajian temubual dan pemerhatian. Sebanyak tiga aplikasi sedia ada yang menggunakan elemen gamifikasi dan multimedia, iaitu (1) SuperBetter, (2) SAM, dan (3) The 21 Days Challenges, telah dipilih untuk melengkapkan kajian. Seramai lima orang pegawai perubatan dalam bidang kesihatan mental dipilih sebagai responden. Implikasi kajian ini diharapkan bukan sahaja menyumbang kepada penambahbaikan k.....

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Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) is a promising technology for improving speed management and road safety. Despite its potential benefits, there is limited research on public perception and acceptance of ISA in Malaysia. This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional framework and a tool constructed based on the available literature. Using an online survey of 776 respondents, this study explored how Malaysian drivers perceive and accept the ISA system as well as their level of knowledge about it. Descriptive statistics were performed using SPSS software to explore the data distribution and profile. The findings revealed that most respondents lacked knowledge and awareness about ISA, including their purpose to counter speeding (79.9%). Only 8.1% had a vehicle equipped with an ISA system, and 54.4% used navigation systems on their mobile phones. Most respondents were unsure about the impact of ISA on reducing vehicle emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency. Among the four types of .....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan hubungan antara tabiat, motivasi hedonis dan pengaruh sosial dengan tingkah laku guru sains sekolah menengah terhadap penerimaan media sosial. Kajian ini melibatkan 175 guru sains dari pelbagai sekolah menengah di daerah Bangsar Pudu, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. Data dikumpul menggunakan instrumen soal selidik berpandukan skala Likert lima mata. Seramai 30 guru sains terpilih dalam kajian rintis untuk menilai kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan instrumen. Hasil ujian kajian rintis menunjukkan bahawa instrumen yang digunakan boleh dipercayai dan boleh digunakan untuk kajian sebenar. Program Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) 26.0 digunakan untuk menganalisis data yang diperoleh. Skor min dan sisihan piawai dinilai melalui analisis statistik deskriptif, manakala hipotesis kajian diuji melalui analisis statistik inferensi korelasi Pearson. Secara keseluruhannya, hasil kajian mendapati faktor tabiat,motivasi hedonis dan pengaruh sosial be.....

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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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