Kajian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  mengkaji  transformasi   yang  berlaku  dalam  blok  batik tembaga   oleh  seorang  adiguru  seni kraf  logam  yang  terkenal  dengan  memfokuskan pada  reka  corak,   reka  bentuk,  saiz,  bahan  dan  fungsi  blok  batik.  Transformasi  ini berlaku  sebagai  respon   terhadap kelesuan dan ketidaktentuan yang dialami oleh  para pembuat   blok   batik   di    Malaysia.   Pendekatan   kualitatif   melibatkan   kajian   kes digunakan  untuk mengumpul  data  kajian. Subjek kajian yang dipilih dalam kajian ini adalah seorang adiguru blok batik tembaga  bemama Encik Ghani. Hasil penyelidikan ini menunjukkan  terdapat rancangan dan desakan yang  menjurus kepada transformasi blok  batik  tembaga.  Desakan  ini dikesan  akibat dari suasana   ketidaktentuan industri blok batik yang disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor antarabangsa. Transformasi   ini telah membuka  lembaran  dan nafas  b.....

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The Computer Networking course commonly taught in mixed mode involving lecture and practical session whereas beside face-to-face theory session, students need to experience hands-on activities in order to appreciate the technology and contents. Nevertheless, the abstraction in Computer Networking course such as the complexity in TCP/IP network layering, the connection and configuration of client and server’s framework, differences in static and dynamic IP address configuration had imposed a great challenge for students to understand and grab the main concept of computer networking technology. As such, an approach of using computer network simulation and visualization tool in teaching and learning Computer Networking course is seen beneficial for educators and students. In this research, computer network simulation software of CISCO Packet Tracer was utilized in Computer Networking (MTN3023) course. Students (N=55) were exposed to CISCO Packet Tracer on which they developed Wide Area .....

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Purpose of the study: This study examined the effectiveness of MOOC in the blended learning of Computer Architecture and Organization course based on the integration of online learning using MOOC and face-to-face learning. Specifically, the aim of the study was to identify factors that could influence student acceptance of MOOC in terms of immersion (IM) and intention to use (BIU) based on the HMSAM. Methodology: Quantitative approach through pre-test/post-test control group design was implemented in this study. Simple random sampling was carried out to recruit the study sample comprising 168 undergraduates from a population of 298 students. Pearson correlation analysis, ANOVA and multiple regression analysis were performed on the survey data collected using online questionnaire. Main Findings: Joy, control, perceived usefulness (PU) and curiosity were significantly correlated with IM while PU, joy and curiosity were significantly correlated with BIU. Control, PU, joy and curiosity wer.....

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The results of teacher competency test performed by the Centre of Human Resource Development on Education and Education Quality Assurance have indicated less effectiveness of a certification program. A regional subject teacher association called MGMP (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran) board, is also known as a forum of all subject teachers with a strategic role in increasing teachers’ professionalism in carrying out their duties as professional teachers. The main objectives of the study were to describe the mechanism of pedagogical competence development activities for biology teachers in a post-certification program through MGMP forum and to identify the characteristics of the activities of biology MGMP. The research method was of survey type and the data collection instruments were a list of questions, polling, and a questionnaire. The respondents included the head of educational quality assurance agency or LPMP (Lembaga Penjamin Mutu Pendidikan) Central Java, education officers of S.....

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This paper investigates the drives for increasing external debt in an open economy Nigeria over the period 1970 to 2017 using general to specific approach (GETS) approach (Hendry, 1995). The Johansen cointegration test confirms that variables have long run relationship. The empirical results for both long run and short run estimates indicate oil price, domestic savings and fiscal deficits play a significant role in increasing external debt in Nigeria. The study also found evidence that the dummy variables for exchange rate and debt relief also accelerate the growth of external. This finding indicates that, after the multilateral debt relief between 2005 and 2006, fresh loans are still coming to Nigeria. To this end, Nigeria should focus on investment in real sectors especially in agriculture and manufacturing to increase export performance. This would enable the country to generate adequate foreign earnings and stimulate domestic savings, and reduce reliance on oil revenue...

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The tenth year anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) provides an opportune moment to reflect on its true devastation on national industries. While many economists regard it as a global watershed, Indonesia was among the isolated few that emerged relatively unscathed. However it would be erroneous to assume that all of its economic sectors enjoyed the same fortune. A study was conducted to determine the most significant economic event for Indonesia’s public listed housing developers in the years leading up to, and after the GFC. Panel data regression analysis was conducted on the financial data of the sampled companies. The analysis shows that the GFC of 2008 was not the most significant event for the study period for housing market players, nor was it the previous year when housing investor confidence was shaken. Instead that accolade goes to the event of 2012. While public-listed nonfinancial companies were affected by the Eurozone Crisis that year, a combination of facto.....

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This study was conducted to measure the level of wellbeing among elderly in Selangor and effect of the determinants of subjective wellbeing (SWB) and income on the level of wellbeing among elderly in Selangor. A survey method was used to collect data. The sample comprised 480 respondents living in rural and urban area in Selangor. Regression analysis was performed to measure the influence of the determinants of subjective wellbeing (personal factor, social participation, financial and neighborhood) and income on the level of wellbeing among elderly in Selangor. The findings demonstrated that all the determinants have influence the level of wellbeing among elderly. While, income have less influence with the wellbeing. The implication of this study suggested that elderly must be provided with their needs to increase their level of wellbeing...

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Risk assessment really a complex decision-making process in the domain of in-formation security areas. There are a lot of unclear model of software domain and the lack of associated uncertainty are two main reasons that directly affect individual decisions making regarding risk assessment. When artificial enabled social engineering attacks are effectively may happening in every levels of domain. On the other hand, the risk assessment conducted on the safety requirements on artificial enabled social engineering attacks. So the simple meaning of social engineering is to refers to the psychologically and mentality use people to give secret information in the context of information security. A strategy of self-confidence for information collection, fraud, or access to the system, is different from a traditional "con" that it is often one of the more complex fraudulent schemes. That is why in this paper we proposed theoretical framework, which can not only demonstrate its potential for the .....

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The Earth is sick! The fact of climate change is now widely accepted by every major scientific body universally. The environment is positing challenges to everyone. People around the world have taken notice of the world's ills, and major governments are working on solutions to curb with the pressing issues to slow down the effects and begin to shape a better world for the future. Some of the initiatives by the Malaysian Government is the introduction of tax incentives among the companies. This study aims to provide an overview of the current tax incentive issues among companies in Malaysia. Purposive sampling method was adopted to collect responses from Malaysian companies by using a semi-structured questionnaire. The results reveal that majority of the companies acknowledged the predicament of rising production cost and emerging environmental issues yet most of them are unaware about the tax incentives offered by the Government. The study informed that the facilitating factors for tax.....

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Assessments play an important role in chemistry learning and for specific uses. The construction of a test based on multiple representation approaches is needed for measuring the 21st century thinking skills. This study aims to construct and validate a standardized test to measure students’ analytical thinking and chemical representation ability in rate of reaction topic. The test captures four aspects on analytical thinking and four levels of multiple representations (macroscopic, sub-microscopic, symbolic and mathematic). A group of experts confirmed the construct and face validity of the Test of Analytical Thinking based on Multiple Representation (TAT-MR) with 32 items. The TAT-MR was then validated by participating 449 high school students. The test characteristics were analyzed usingRasch model with Partial Credit Model-1 Parameter Logistic (PCM-1PL) approach. The results of theRaschmodeling show that there are 22 TAT-MR items with excellent reliability. Hence, the TAT-MR is ac.....

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