In this study, we created a psychosocial learning environment consisting of five types of interaction, namely: student collaboration; specific learning objectives and curriculum coherence; learning facilities; independent learning; and constructivist instruction. This research aimed to determine the scope in which the five modes of contact improved students_ learning outcomes in higher order cognitive abilities. This quantitative study involved form four accounting students (N=352) in Malaysia who completed a self-administered questionnaire that included the higher order cognitive abilities (HOCA) test, the instruments of students_ perceived learning environment, and zone-specific demographic data. The results showed two of the five inventory of students_ perceived learning environment (ISPLE) scores. Specific learning objectives and curriculum coherence, were the most significant predictors and strongly correlated with higher order cognitive abilities. Even the components of the psych.....

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Education is vital for a person_s development, especially from an Islamic perspective, where the first goal is to foster a servant attitude, talent, personality, and outlook on life. Preschool education is crucial in nurturing a child's nature, emotions, and cognitive and social skills in the first five years. However, the significance of a good school environment, particularly in moral formation, varies among institutions. Therefore, this article aims to build consensus among experts on the role of school environment and classroom management in preschoolers_ moral development. Eleven-panel members validated the survey instrument with items and analyzed it using the Fuzzy Delphi method (FDM). According to the study, the experts agree that the physical school environment and classroom management are essential for promoting healthy moral development. Expert consensus was obtained on 19 out of 20 items in the physical school environment and classroom management dimension with an expert ag.....

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The monitoring of children's nutritional status serves as a crucial tool for assessing the health of both children and society as a whole. In this regard, machine learning (ML) has been employed to predict nutritional status for monitoring purposes. This topic has been extensively discussed. However, the question remains as to which algorithm or ML framework can yield the highest accuracy in predicting the nutritional status of children within a specific region. Furthermore, determining the appropriate dataset for predictions is also crucial. Therefore, this review aims to identify and analyze the research trends, dataset characteristics, algorithms, and frameworks utilized in studies pertaining to the nutritional status of children under the age of five from 2017 to early 2022. The selected papers focus on the application of ML techniques in predicting nutritional status. The findings of this research reveal that the Bangladesh demographic and health survey 2014 dataset is among the p.....

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Wayang Kulit Kelantan (WKK) is a traditional performance that has a long process in the learning session. This covers various aspects such as the background of the performance, repertoire, gambalan (puppets), as well as musical instruments and songs. This knowledge requires at least a year to understand the skills and techniques used. Therefore, Wayang Edu is a digital application built based on the analyze, design, development, implementation, evaluation (ADDIE) model to save learning time with traditional practitioners. The majority of users acknowledge that Wayang Edu offers a wealth of information and enables them to gain in-depth knowledge. Consequently, utilizing visual elements to convey messages is more impactful compared to traditional learning methods. Apart from that, Wayang Edu can be used anywhere at the user’s convenience. With the interaction found in the application, Wayang Edu has been used by students as a platform to get additional information about WKK. © 2024, I.....

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Purpose: This study aims to identify the distribution of skill evolution for accounting personnel during the health crisis and investigate the impact of accounting skills in developing resilience among accounting personnel. Research design, data, and methodology: A total of 131 respondents of accounting personnel participated in a self-administered survey questionnaire. This data is analysed using the partial least square structural equation modeling. Results: The results show that accounting skills, digital skills, and writing skills have a significant impact on developing accounting personnel_s motivation, subsequently leading to resilience. Conclusions: This study adds to the literature on the new requirements and future profiles of Malaysian organisation and the accounting profession. This will be a good reference for the practitioners to identify the relevant skills required for accountants after the pandemic. Furthermore, this study includes encouraging motivation and skills to i.....

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Problems in the subject of History are always discussed at various levels. Issues such as a lack of interest in the subject of History, feelings of stress, the need to memorize a multitude of facts, as well as issues regarding traditional teaching methods, textbooks, classroom management, innovation, and teaching aids, are also extensively debated. These problems have triggered numerous reactions and solutions from multiple parties, each with its approach to solving them. Thus, this article aims to assist the subject of History by providing an alternative solution in the field of intervention as one of the systematic methods of teaching History. Hence, the objectives of this study were to explore the use of the Ehsond Intervention in providing motivation and to explore the impacts of using the Ehsond Intervention on the subject of History. This study involved three informants who had been selected in a focused manner as study samples by employing a qualitative method with a case study .....

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This study aims to enhance the targeted delivery of a powerful antioxidant, ferulate (FA), by developing a controlled release formulation (CRF) based on the incorporation of layered double hydroxide and Tween-80 polymeric surfactant. The layered double hydroxide-ferulate (LDH-FA) synthesized by co-precipitation method was homogenously mixed with the Tween-80 coater under continuous stirring. The successful Tween-80 coating was verified with PXRD analysis and supported by FTIR. No changes in interlayer distance between LDH-FA (at 17.4 and 8.7 A) and LDH-FA-T80 (at 17.6 and 8.6 A) were observed in the PXRD pattern. TGA/DTG analysis demonstrated good thermal stability of LDH-FA-T80, with the ability to withstand extreme temperatures up to 460 _C. The association of Tween-80 with LDH-FA progressively sustained the release time of FA in each aqueous solution, with a release time of up to 440 min. For both LDH-FA and LDH-FA-T80, the release of FA is through dissolution and anion exchange rel.....

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The adoption of virtual reality (VR) in architectural design is increasing, driven by its ability to create immersive simulated environments. This is particularly advantageous in residential space design, where understanding and evaluating solutions is critical. Although extensive research has focused on basic VR applications, few have explored VR modules tailored for residential design. Our study fills this gap by developing a VR module designed specifically for this purpose. We use a mixed-methods approach, blending quantitative analysis with qualitative feedback, to demonstrate how this VR module can improve design quality, efficiency, and user engagement. © 2024 Hua Zhu et al...

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Knema furfuracea Warb., a tree species belonging to the family Myristicaceae and indigenous to Southeast Asia, has been traditionally used by the Dai people for the treatment of inflammation and other illnesses. This work investigates the chemical composition of the essential oil of K. furfuracea, antityrosinase activity, and molecular docking studies. The essential oil was obtained through hydrodistillation and characterised through gas chromatography (GC/FID) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/ MS). The anti-tyrosinase activity was determined using mushroom tyrosinase enzyme. The major components of the essential oil were studied for their potential interactions with tyrosinase using Autodock vina. A total of thirty-one components (96.0%) were identified from the leaf oil and composed mainly of bicyclogermacrene (23.1%), δ-cadinene (17.2%), (E,E)-α-farnesene (9.1%), and β-caryophyllene (7.7%). The essential oil demonstrated moderate activity towards tyrosinase with an IC.....

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Phytochemical investigation of the leaves of Knema intermedia has led to the isolation of a new furofuran lignan, intermedianin 1 together with five known lignans, α-cubebin 2, β-cubebin 3, bicubebin A 4, bicubebin B 5, and bicubebin C 6. The characterisation and structural elucidation of the isolated compounds were established by extensive spectroscopic data analysis and comparison with literature data. The antifungal activity was tested using the broth microdilution assay, whereas the microbial biofilms were determined using a semi-quantitative static biofilm. Compound 1 exhibited activity against C. albicans, C. lusitanae, and C. auris, (each with MIC/MFC value 250 µg/mL) and increased the biofilm of C. auris (64.07 ± 3.83%) and Candida lusitanae (62.90 ± 3.41%) when treated with 500 µg/mL. © 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group...

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