Traffic flow is a continuous phenomenon. The irregular patterns in the traffic flow data show the complexity of the system under a variety of internal and external factors of restrict and influence. As such, local mean prediction method (LMPM) has been employed in order to do prediction. Firstly, traffic flow data has been reconstructed to m-dimensional phase space. Next, the phase space is used to predict traffic flow using chaos approach. The traffic flow data reveals chaotic behaviour through analysis using Cao method. The prediction performance shows that the value of correlation coefficient (CC) is greater than 0.5 for all stations that have been analyzed. The value of CC is good and acceptable due to the complexity of the system. These findings are expected to assist in fulfilling the Road Safety Plan 2014-2020 by the Ministry of Transportation as well as local authorities in traffic management...

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Kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti pelaksanaan Talaqqi Musyafahah pengajaran al-Quran Kurikulum Dini di Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK) Perak, mengenal pasti tahap pencapaian bacaan al-Quran dan hubungan antara pelaksanaan Talaqqi Musyafahah dengan pencapaian bacaan al-Quran pelajar SABK. Maklumat kajian diperolehi melalui kaedah kuantitatif melalui soal selidik dengan melibatkan 304 orang pelajar tingkatan empat SABK di negeri Perak. Data kajian yang dikumpul, diproses dengan menggunakan perisian SPSS versi 22.0. Penemuan kajian menunjukkan bahawa pelaksanaan Talaqqi Musyafahah berada pada tahap tinggi (min=4.15,sp.=0.65) dan pencapaian bacaan al-Quran pelajar adalah tinggi (min=4.28,sp.=0.52). Kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa wujudnya hubungan yang sederhana tinggi (r=0.514,p..

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Low-back pain is one of the most common reasons for work stress, poor health, and reducing quality of life. While obesity is a growing public health concern, it was proved that obesity is a risk factor for low-back pain. Whereas obese low-back pain people cannot avoid weight load on the spine in any exercise but they can easily carry out exercise in water. The aim of this study was to know the effect of aquatic exercise on quality of life among obese low-back pain people and specifically if there is significant improvement in exercise group. A total of 39 women with BMI>27 kg.m-2 who had non-specific chronic low-back pain were purposively selected for this study. They randomly assigned in two groups; exercising (N=19, 37.85±5.83 years with 32.97±4.84kg.m-2) and control group (N=20, 40.8±5.25 years with 31.87±4.79 kg.m-2). The exercising group carried out aquatic exercise, twice per week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks. Quality of life was measured using SF-36v2 ques.....

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The surge of information in the digital age has impacted social problems. Accordingly, digital citizenship had been discussed mostly within topics related to digital security, IT education. A systematic review is needed to provide an overview for educators and policymakers in Indonesia to address ethical and technical issues to improve the online environment safely. However, there are limited studies that systematically review the existing literature on implementing digital citizenship in Indonesia. The present study was guided by PRISMA review protocol using three databases, i.e., Scopus, Google Scholars, and ProQuest, concerned with digital citizenship, digital competence, digital literacy, and information and communications technology (ICT) skills. There were 205 articles screened; this study obtained 20 articles that fit the predetermined inclusion criteria. This study used content analysis to encode, organize categories, and develop the themes. Based on the thematic analysis, this.....

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To preserve the heritage and identity of folk songs of Malaysian ethnic groups, it is necessary to include them in educational material using western notation transcriptions. This research continues from the previous study that was completed with the creation of the method book for viola at the beginner level. The current research result is a repertoire book containing transcriptions of folk songs (six Malay, two Chinese and one Indian) for intermediate viola players. Malaysian folk songs are rich in embellishment types and need to be studied by utilising the western ornamentation signs in music scores. The resulting book introduces the common types of ornamentation signs utilised in Malaysian folk song transcriptions and exercises with notated explanations and practice methods. The book is organised following international requirements for the intermediate viola level. Research was carried out using a quantitative approach, and the ADDIE (Analysis; Design; Development; Implementation;.....

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To date, considerable research has been devoted to semipolar (11-22) III-N based-light-emitting diodes due to the high demand for the future generation of high indium adsorption materials. However, higher indium content can generate stacking fault defects and partial dislocation that deteriorate the crystal, morphological, and optical quality. This study describes the effect of indium flux and two-dimensional nanoscale strain periodic alternating superlattices on the surface evolution during the growth of semi-polar (11-22) InGaN light-emitting diodes. Semi-polar (11-22) light-emitting diodes were grown on different templates with and without AlN/GaN strain periodic alternating superlattices. A direct correlation between the surface evolution, crystal quality, and optical properties was demonstrated, suggesting higher indium adsorption with increased crystallinity. Moderate indium flux induced lower surface undulation with intensified photoluminescence emission in the green range. Subs.....

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Dance pedagogy is a complex and dynamic field of competency that involves various skills and self-appearance. Therefore, dance instructors must widen the scope of their competency to strengthen and improve their level. This research aimed to identify the competency of dance instructors teaching the practical subject of Malay Court Dance based on factors including the components of pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and professionalism. The data was collected from interviews with the instructors and was analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings indicated that the instructors’ competency level development could be mapped into three dimensions, namely orientation, agent, and competency content. It was concluded that art schools in Malaysia need to develop dance instructors’ competency in terms of (1) 21st-century learning needs, (2) vertical and horizontal knowledge sharing, (3) workshop, study tour, and competition, and (4) standardization of technological development relevant .....

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Accuracy estimation is an important issue in time series forecasting field, for example Islamic investment namely sukuk. In order to provide the accuracy estimation of forecasting, the statistical estimator has to be unbiased and has minimum error. In this study, the statistical estimator of moving average model is applied to forecast the sukuk series data. However, the accuracy of this model is questionable and in order to improve the accuracy, this study proposed a hybrid approach using artificial neural network (ANN) algorithm for moving average model. Noted that, the parameter of moving average is selected by considering the AIC, AICc and BIC criterion values, and the selected parameter eventually to be used as input layer of ANN algorithm. In order to examine the forecasting performance, the proposed algorithm used to calculate the 10 days ahead and 15 days ahead forecasting. Based on empirical result, it has shown that, the proposed algorithm helps to reduce the error estimation .....

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The main objectives of this research is to design and develop the Solar Energy project module entitled SESTEM. In this 34 pages module, technologies were embedded which there are QRCodes and links of videos that were mainly made for this module by the research assistant. This research is design based on ADDIE model (analyse, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Firstly, we analyse the requirements and criteria for developing the hands-on activity related to solar project. Next, designing the hands-on STEM-based and in the same time develop the module consist of several projects. Furthermore, we developed a set of questionaire survey using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) method in order to evaluate the students’ perception of the complete Solar Energy STEM module...

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The present study aimed to develop and evaluate a simple and green electrochemistry experimental kit named Lectrofun 2.0. Lectrofun 2.0 consist of educational kits and module which was built using green chemicals, recyclable materials and easily accessible materials. It overview the basic concepts of electrochemistry and electrolysis in the guided learning approach. Objectives of this research are to (1) develop Lectrofun 2.0 module using green chemicals, recyclable materials and easily accessible materials, (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the module in terms of students' understanding of the topic of Electrochemistry and (3) investigate students’ perceptions on Lectrofun 2.0 module. Instructional design model used was based on the Design and Development Research, DDR. The development phase involved the objective of the study (1) while the evaluation phase involved the objective of the study (2) - (3). The research instrument applied content validity assessment form to ev.....

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