For developing nations to meet the demand for skills in the twenty-first century, TVET is essential. The TVET institution actively creates a skilled workforce to meet the needs of the nation's labour market to meet those demands. As a result, efforts are being made to improve the existing TVET institutions. This study looked into the difficulties faced by TVET institution managers when handling their relationships with collaboration. The quantitative approach used in this study was the survey design approach. The right respondents are chosen for this study using purposeful sampling techniques. A total of 53 directors of TVET institutions in Malaysia and 30 representatives from industry were chosen as respondents for this study. The Rasch measurement model was used to analyze the data. This study identified managerial skills and common barriers as the two main obstacles to the collaboration between Malaysian TVET institutions and industries. Technical, human, and conceptual skills are t.....

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The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the economy, particularly the downsizing of operations and retrenchment, which affected various sectors. Post-pandemic prompted a shift in the perspective; rather than waiting for jobs, it seems that individuals needed to become job creators. In this regard, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is believed to be a prominent field of study that could facilitate graduates to become job creators. Nevertheless, some of graduates would not consider owning businesses after graduation, indicating the difficulty of becoming job creators. Therefore, this study emphasising TVET program built and validated a Talent Management Module (MTM) involving creation (Job Creator) based on the Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) theory. It comprised both quantitative and qualitative phases. First, a series of interviews were carried out to explore the perceptions of talent management (TM) among seven experts. Second, a quantitative study in.....

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Modern medical examinations have produced a large number of medical images. It is a great challenge to transmit and store them quickly and securely. Existing solutions mainly use medical image encryption algorithms, but these encryption algorithms, which were developed for ordinary images, are time-consuming and must cope with insufficient security considerations when encrypting medical images. Compared with ordinary images, medical images can be divided into the region of interest and the region of background. In this paper, based on this characteristic, a plain-image correlative semi-selective medical image encryption algorithm using the enhanced two dimensional Logistic map was proposed. First, the region of interest of a plain medical image is permuted at the pixel level, then for the whole medical image, substitution is performed pixel by pixel. An ideal compromise between encryption speed and security can be achieved by full-encrypting the region of interest and semi-encrypting t.....

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The consequences of droughts are far-reaching, impacting the natural environment, water quality, public health, and accelerating economic losses. Applications of remote sensing techniques using satellite imageries can play an influential role in identifying drought severity (DS) and impacts for a broader range of areas. The Barind Tract (BT) is a region of Bangladesh located northwest of the country and considered one of the hottest, semi-arid, and drought-prone regions. This study aims to assess and predict the drought vulnerability over BT using Landsat satellite images from 1996 to 2031. Several indices, including Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (MNDWI), Soil Moisture Content (SMC), Temperature Condition Index (TCI), Vegetation Condition Index (VCI), and Vegetation Health Index (VHI). VHI has been used to identify and predict DS based on VCI and TCI characteristics for 2026 and 2031 using Cellular Automata (CA)-Artificial Neu.....

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Zinc-alumino-borosilicate glass with gadolinium dopant (ZABS-Gd), (60-x)ZnO5Al2O315B2O320SiO2:xGd2O3 where x = 0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 mol% was synthesized via conventional fast cooling melt-quenching method. The differential scan calorimetry (DSC) findings showed that the glass transition temperature (Tg) had various thermal trends as the Gd3+ content rose. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis proves the absence of crystalline in the glass samples. With the increment of Gd3+ concentration, the ZABS-Gd glasses density climbs noticeably from 3.775 to 4.109 g/cm3, and the molar volume likewise grows from 20.234 to 20.642 cm3/mol. The values for experimental elastic moduli were attained from non-destructive ultrasonic measurement by using wave pulse-echo method, show an increasing trend from 4285.121 to 5482.091 ms?1 for VL and 2296.5383418.128 ms?1 for VS. Following that, the experimental elastic moduli including shear modulus (G), Young's modulus (E), bulk modulus (K), and Poisson's ratio (?) w.....

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This paper reports the effect of silver nanoparticle (Ag NPs) on the optical, photoluminescence and elastic properties of samarium magnesium borotellurite (TBMSm) glass system with nominal composition of (58-x) TeO230B2O310MgO-2Sm2O3-xAg NPs, where x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mol% synthesized via melt quenching method. To achieve the goals, the glasses are analyzed using densitometer, X-Ray Diffraction, Transmission Electron Microscopy, UVVisible Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence, CIE Chromaticity analysis and ultrasonic testing. The density is decreased from 4.162 to 4.310 g/cm3 with the incorporation of Ag NPs. The absence of a prominent peak in the XRD area demonstrated that the glasses were amorphous. TEM shows that the diameter size of Ag NPs is increasing from 40.94 nm to 367.70 nm with the rise of Ag NPs concentration. The indirect transitions have an optical band gap of 2.6182.800 eV, while direct transitions have an optical band gap of 2.8392.897 eV. The refractive index.....

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Force-velocity imbalance (FVimb) has been proposed as an effective tool for pre-scribing training loads to improve physical performance. An optimized training program was used according to individual Fv-profile to decrease FVimb thus indirectly improving sprint performance. This systematic review aimed to study the effectiveness of optimized training based on force-velocity (Fv) profiling in sprint performances among young athletes. The database of Google Scholar, ProQuest, Scopus, and PubMed was conducted in March 2022, and studies published since 1990 were considered for inclusion. A total of 2873 publications were initially identified, of which 6 studies qualify for this review. The studies were independently evaluated for methodological quality and evidence of specific training effects on optimized training. Altogether there were 244 highly or semi-trained athletes (205 years,80 13kg). This review suggests that optimized training based on Fv-profile was more efficient than the gene.....

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The purpose of the study was to test the influence and differences in fixed and changing directional throw drill exercises on the results of receiving the first ball. The research method uses the M-S (Matched Subject Design) pattern experiment. The total population was 24 people and a sample of 12 people with the Purposive Sampling technique. Research instrument with the first ball test that has been retested with validity 0.79 and reliability 0.96. The free variables of drill exercises fixed and changing directions and the bound variables of the first ball's receiving ability. Data analysis used t-test statistics at a significance level of 5% with d.b n-1. The results of the study were obtained: 1) The experimental group of 1 t-count is greater than the t-table (5,869 >2,571) meaning that there is an influence of the training drill of fixed directional throwing. 2) the experimental group of 2 t-counts is greater than the t-table (6,932 >2,571) meaning that there is an influence from t.....

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This study aims to improve student learning outcomes by applying VideoScribes Sparkol media. This study uses a type of classroom action research. This classroom action research went through two cycles in which the researcher acted as an observer. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The research subjects were Grade IV students. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and learning achievement tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The findings obtained in Cycle I indicate that the actions taken have not been successful. This is evidenced by the absorption of students who have not reached the expected completeness criteria. After reflection and implementation of Cycle II, the action shows an increase. This can be seen after the learning outcomes test shows that students absorption has reached the expected minimum mastery. Based on these findings it can be concluded that VideoScribes Sparkol media can improve student lea.....

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This paper aims to examine the critical discourse on responses to worship regulations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Diverse responses emanated from the media, religious leaders, and civil society organizations in the Indonesian context. The wide range of responses to worship regulations is reflected in continuous debate, demonstrating two primary groups, one in support of the government regulations and the other opposed to limitations on congregational worship activities. This shows the need for the proper messaging of content and dissemination to promote behavioral changes relative to relevant health issues. In order to achieve the main objective, we employed a qualitative method involving a discourse analysis of several leading online news sources viewpoints, religious leaders viewpoints, and religious organizations public statements. This study found two main factors associated with the response to worship regulations in the pandemic era. The main finding involved supp.....

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