Second language acquisition, or sequential language acquisition, is learning a second language after a first language is already established (Krashen, 1981). The field of second language, L2 acquisition research always has been associated to understand the underpinnings of second language grammars and the factors that influence the development of those grammars. While this is a wide ranging area of interest, this paper emphasis on the common patterns of grammars of Tamil as second language in particular to phonological acquisition. It is unknown whether it could be easier for a learner of a non-quantity language to Tamil quantity if this feature would instead delay or disturb the acquisition. Therefore, the current research assess the acquisition of Tamil phonology Tamil by the Malay learners. A clear asymmetric pattern of acquisition between both the tests emerged that the subjects were able to acquire the non-identical Tamil phonology from Malay by sound than the form or structure. T.....

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This pilot study aimed to evaluate an integrated special needs programmes in a school from Penang. Direct observations and interviews with the teachers and the coordinator were conducted to corroborate the observations. The context, input, process, product (CIPP) evaluation model was applied to gather information mainly on the elements of the model on the performance of the programme. The results of the observations and the interviews with documents were checked against a check-list from Stufflebeam (2007). From the data recorded and observed it was seen that most of the criteria set for the model is adhered to. Keyword CIPP evaluation model; Special needs programmes; mainstream education..

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This study investigates the quality of SPM Tamil literature question paper. For this purpose last four years examination paper of SPM Tamil literature from Selangor were selected for critical analysis. The demographic information and National Philosophy of Education were given focus. The results of SPM Tamil literature were compared with the students_ achievement. The quality of SPM Tamil literature question paper was critically analysed. Mixed method approach was used. The findings showed that the SPM Tamil literature question papers had fulfilled the National Philosophy of Education. The results obtained by the students showed that 95 % of them had passed in the examination. On the basis of these findings, it is concluded that the SPM Tamil literature question paper fulfils the National Philosophy of Education and also The SPM Tamil literature question papers does provide sufficient time for students to answer the questions and the instructions that given in question paper are easy w.....

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This research aims to examine the role of the Instagram (IG) platform in shaping users_ perceptions towards help-seeking among university students in Malaysia, who are mostly active IG users and claimed to have stigma towards seeking mental help. Using the survey research method, data were collected using an online questionnaire. Purposive sampling was employed involving 364 undergraduate students at two universities in Perak, namely Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) and MARA University of Technology (UiTM). Descriptive Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling Analysis were carried out to answer the research questions and draw conclusions for the research. The results showed a moderate level of IG usage for seeking mental health information and emotional support, a high level of mental health awareness, and positive help-seeking attitudes among the students. It was also found that IG usage for seeking mental health information had an indirect effect on helpseeking attitudes vi.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan aplikasi Papan Pemuka Digital (PPDi) dan memupuk pembelajaran kendiri murid dalam talian. Objektif kajian termasuk mengenal pasti keperluan pembangunan PPDi untuk pengurusan bukti pentaksiran, mereka bentuk dan membina aplikasi PPDi, dan meneroka keberkesanan penggunaan PPDi. Proses kajian menggunakan model reka bentuk instruksional ADDIE. Kajian dijalankan di daerah Kinta Utara, Perak menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang melibatkan tujuh orang responden termasuk guru Pendidikan Seni Visual, guru kanan mata pelajaran dan pegawai Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) melalui kaedah triangulasi dan temu bual. Setiap perbualan telah dirakam dan ditranskripsikan untuk analisis tematik. Dapatan kajian mengenal pasti tiga tema utama: (a) pendigitalan instrumen dan bukti pentaksiran murid, alternatif memperkasakan PBD, (b) konsep aplikasi, data analisis, pencapaian murid dan bukti bergambar sebagai rujukan guru menjalankan penilaian profesional untuk menent.....

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This study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of the development of Taijiquan in China and Malaysia, with a particular focus on its evolution and current status in Malaysia. By examining the practices, perceptions, and transmission methods of Taijiquan within these two distinct cultural contexts, this study aims to uncover the underlying dynamics that shape its growth and dissemination. The research adopts a qualitative approach, primarily employing semi-structured, in-depth interviews for data collection. To ensure sample representativeness, a stratified purposive sampling method was used, involving five participants from each country, resulting in a total of 10 participants, including experts, coaches, and athletes. This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of the diverse perspectives of various stakeholders involved in the practice and promotion of Taijiquan. NVivo software was used for coding and thematic analysis, and audio recording devices were used to ca.....

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This study empirically examined the relationship between board diversity and executive compensation among public listed company in Malaysia. We extend the prior literature by covering broader dimensions of diversity such as gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, educational background and educational level diversity. A total of 312 observations was made based on selected samples by using stratified random sampling method from Bursa Malaysia from 2016 until 2018. The sample consist of non-financial listed firms from various industry sectors. This study used panel data analysis with random effect to see the relationship between the variables tested. The analysis showed that there are significant relationships between board diversity and executive compensation. The diversity of age, ethnicity and nationality diversity are significantly related to executive compensation. Moreover, some additional tests were done to see the relationship between board diversity and executive compensation, whic.....

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This article explores the probable relationship between the attitude towards the use of computer and test performance on Computer-Based-Tests (CBT) among Iranian university English as foreign language (EFL) learners and comparing the results of CBT and Paper-and-Pencil Test (PPT). Analyzing data from test results and follow up interviews, this study revealed that test takers showed a high positive attitude and preference towards the use of computer and computerized tests. This study adapted a mixed-method approach. A sample of 202 Iranian EFL learners participated in the study given two equivalent English proficiency tests in computerized and paper and pencil types. Using paired-sample t-test, correlational analysis, and ANOVA, the findings of this study indicated that Iranian test takers had overall positive attitudes towards computerized tests with higher scores on paper and pencil tests. The qualitative analysis showed that they mostly preferred computerized test believing that it l.....

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The objectives of this study are to generate an improved digital economy development index (DEDI), to examine the impact of digital economy development on the urban-rural income gap (URIG) from both aggregate and disaggregate perspectives, and to test the mediating effect of industrial structure in this relationship. Data from 30 provincial-level regions in Mainland China are collected from 2013 to 2022. The study employs the entropy method for index construction, system-GMM for dynamic panel estimation, heterogeneity testing to identify regional differences, and the mediating effect test. The findings show, the improved index (DEDI) effectively measures digital economy development across China. The system-GMM results documented a positive and significant first-order coefficient for DEDI, with a negative and significant second-order coefficient. The results of Heterogeneity test indicate significant regional variation in the relationship between DEDI and URIG, and the findings of the t.....

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The focus of this research is to see if one_s cultural factors do influence their performance in answering items in an intelligence test done in one of the public universities in Malaysia. It is an instrument used to measure one_s intelligence level and it is designed based on the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices _ Plus Version and Mill Vocabulary. This is a quantitative study where the participants were selected using simple random sampling method. 773 students from one of the public universities in Malaysia, of different ethnic backgrounds (545 Malays, 228 non-Malays) from eight faculties have taken this test. The data obtained was analysed using Winsteps version 3.64.2, and in the 88 vocabulary items (open ended and multiple-choice questions), race-related DIF was found in a number of items. It could be concluded that cultural factors do influence the students_ ability in answering the intelligence test, which means that elements of bias due to incompatible cultural factors betwe.....

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