In designing the fluidic based pressure sensor, the shape of the membrane is important in order to obtain maximum performance. The material used and the liquid inside the sensor is also important and deserve proper consideration. . In this work, the analysis of the membrane, materials and liquid using finite element analysis (FEA) are presented. The FEA simulation of the different shapes including square and rectangular shapes were carried out. The applied pressure and the dimension of selected membrane were varied in order to study the membrane performance.The result shows that the square shape produced the highest displacement of 4.7 mm compared to the other shapes. In terms of dimension, maximum performance can be achieved with a large area of membrane facing the applied pressure. The different types of membrane material andliquids that were used were also discussed. Two commonly used materials, Polyimide (PI) andPolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) were chosen for this analysis. As for the .....

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In the KBSM English syllabus, vocabulary learning is only incorporated implicitly based on the four main skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Often, ESL learners may  miss out on the different meanings that can be accounted for a word and its spelling due to less  effective method. This study aimed to investigate the effects of using the explicit method of  vocabulary instructions on vocabulary learning of two groups of Form Two students (60 students)  from sub-urban schools in Ipoh and Teluk Intan, Perak. The quasi-experimental research design was  implemented. A new word test was administered to select 45 target words and explicit vocabulary  lessons were used to help students learn these words. The scores of the pre and post-tests were  analysed by using the independent sample t-test, paired sample t-test and descriptive statistics.  The score comparison and total improvement score in percentage were also presented. The  questionnaires in the student�.....

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Kajian  tindakan  ini  bertujuan  menggunakan  Model  Konstruktivisme  Lima  Fasa Needham (MK5FN) dalam pengajaran kemahiran penulisan cerpen Bahasa Tamil. Selain itu, pengalaman  pelajar semasa menyertai pembelajaran berasaskan MK5FN dan kemahiran pedagogi yang diamalkan  sepanjang kajian ini juga turut dikaji. Kajian ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan kaedah  kualitatif. Seramai 18 orang pelajar Tingkatan Empat dan seorang guru bahasa Tamil yang bertindak  sebagai guru pemerhati terlibat dalam kajian ini. Peserta-peserta kajian ini dipilih dengan kaedah  persampelan bertujuan dari sebuah sekolah menengah di daerah Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Data kajian ini  dikumpul dengan kaedah temu bual pelajar dan guru; analisis cerpen yang dihasilkan oleh peserta  kajian dan pemerhatian yang dilakukan terhadap reaksi pelajar dan amalan pedagogi sepanjang empat  sesi pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Hasil kajian menunjukkan kemahiran menulis cerpen meningkat dalam  kalangan pes.....

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This paper presents the analysis of the capacitive based flow sensor using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) and mathematical equation approach. The CFD simulations for different types of sensor structure were carried out. Pressure and velocity of the fluid were varied in order to study the hydrodynamic parameter such as displacement and drag force. For the coplanar electrode, width of electrode and half gap between electrodes were varied for capacitive response using mathematical approach. Based on the simulation, the displacement of the dome increases as the pressure increases. The result shows that the most suitable thickness of the dome is 0.1 mm based on the displacement and the strain. Meanwhile for the coplanar electrode, the width and half gap showed a significant effect on the capacitance response.  ..

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This aim of this study is to examine the application of tritik technique in creating exquisite batik patterndesign. Essentially, tritik is a technique in batik pattern making that is almost similar to the “tie-and-dip” (ikat-dancelup) technique; however, the subtle difference between the two techniques lies in the aspect of fabric treading, with the former being able to produce elegant and appealing patterns. This study used a qualitative approach using an observation method in which the researchers observed the creation of such art through studio practice. Essentially, the examination of the practice of such a technique was carried out based on direct observation and unstructured interviews, and the collection of textile products. The research findings showed the experimentation of the tritik technique in the textile pattern designs was highly effective, as evidenced by the exquisite aesthetical effects on the surface of the fabrics, such as the formation of elegant lines consisti.....

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A Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) qualitative field studies in Ulu Baram, a remote area Sarawak, has discovered the relationship of the universe with signs that form the symbol of the intellectual value in the life of the indigenous Penan. Researchers detected, analyzed and described several cases studied which related to specific individual consciousness and its relationship to intellectual symbols that make up the heritage of education within indigenous Penan. The result is an establishment for a culture of creativity with their own traditions of thoughts. The metaphoric nature in the descriptive and philological signs expressed are evident from the practice of agricultural activities and forest life during this time, making the living environment and the objects that were created form an element of symbolism. The studies revealed that customs, beliefs, practice and the art, structured a remarkable educational value system in the ethnic creative accomplishment of the Penan...

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This study attempts to design a questionnaire for attribute assessment instrument on information management and lifelong learning skills among students at the Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). Three variables are used to measure the attributes of information management and lifelong learning skills, among which are finding and managing various forms of information, autonomous learning and curious minds. A total of 212 Sports Science students were selected as the study sample. The study analysis uses Cronbach's alpha to obtain reliability of the instrument. Factor analysis is used to obtain validity of the attribute assessment instrument on information management and lifelong learning skills. Based on factor analysis, the findings showed that 54 questionnaire items are valid from the overall 60 items constructed. All questionnaire items obtained high reliability value which is r = .93.    ..

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The purpose of this study is to design a questionnaire instrument for an attribute assessment oncommunication skills, leadership and teamwork for the students in Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia. Four variables are used to measure the attributes of communication skills, leadership and teamwork, including oral communication, written communication, leadership and teamwork. A number of 212 Sports Science students have been selected as the study sample. The study analysis uses Cronbach's alpha test to obtain reliability of the instrument. Factor analysis is also used to obtain validity on social skill and responsibility instruments. Finding from the factor analysis shows that only 59 questionnaires items from the overall 65 items are valid for the assessment. All of the assessment items on communication skills, leadership and teamwork questionnaires obtained high reliability value which is r = .93.  ..

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This study is conducted to identify how the mentoring program is used in sports and how this mentoring program takes place in a sports organization. The population of this study was UPSI students representing the university football team. The selected sample consists of approximately 25 people. The sample consists of players representing the university from the beginning of the student's entry or who have recently been involved in representing the university, but still have background in playing high-level football. The instrument of this study is observation. Observation method is a research method used to measure the research variables. Observation is also an alternative in collecting data other than questionnaires and interviews. Using this method, researchers should observe their samples within a certain timeframe. Prior to observation, researchers need to make good and careful planning. Each observation must have specific purpose, systematically done, focused, and must be recorded.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti hubungan antara personaliti dan prestasi kerja dalam kalangan guru prasekolah berdasarkan lima item yang terdapat dalam model personaliti  Big Five berpandukan teori personaliti Eysenck dan satu item prestasi kerja dalam kalangan guru  prasekolah yang mengajar disekolah kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia daerah Manjung, Perak. Pendekatan  kuantitatif melalui kajian kes instrumental digunakan. Sampel kajian yang dipilih secara rawak  terdiri daripada 56 orang guru prasekolah yang mengajar kanak-kanak enam tahun. Data yang  diperolehi melalui soal selidik dianalisis dengan statistik deskriptif dan analisis korelasi  Pearson. Dapatan menunjukkan tahap personaliti Big Five openness (M=3.70, SP=0.43) adalah tahap  paling tinggi dan diikuti dengan conscientouness (M=3.60, SP=0.30), extroversion (M=3.50, SP=  0.40), agreeableness (M= 3.34, SP=0.50) dan neuroticism (M=3.31, SP=0.60) serta tahap bagi prestasi  kerja adalah (M=3.80, SP=0.4.....

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