Individual learning style diverges from one another, based on preferential perception on different types of information and degree of understanding the information. Learning contents require the focus to the efficiency of accomplishing learning goals, and all processes involved are considered essential. This paper seeks to explore students’ experiential learning in traditional classroom. It also aims at conceiving students’ learning experience through the transformative learning by adopting modern learning in traditional methods. The study was conducted at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), a local public university in Perak, Malaysia. Questionnaires were distributed, using stratified random sampling. Data was collected from 45 technical and vocational students who underwent a module, using traditional method with either engaging or using technological techniques in classroom. Results indicated that students’ preference in learning were the learning style with comprehensi.....

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Kajian inovasi rekabentuk acuan model gigi kraf seramik menerusi teknologi percetakan tiga dimensi bertujuan untuk mengkaji rekabentuk kraf acuan model gigi seramik yang bersesuaian diadaptasikan melalui inovasi tiga dimensi (3D) serta menginterpretasi inovasi rekabentuk bahan kraf acuan model gigi menerusi pencetakan tiga dimensi (3D Printing) dan menganalisis kesesuaian hasil rekabentuk bahan kraf acuan model gigi menerusi teknologi pencetakan tiga dimensi (3D Printing) berdasarkan kepada prinsip-prinsip rekabentuk. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, ia dibahagikan dua kaedah pemerhatian dan temubual secara berstruktur dan tidak berstruktur. Setelah itu, dua kaedah kualitatif instrumen tersebut maka pengkaji dapat membuat analisis data dan dokumen. Oleh itu, pengkaji juga turut menjalankan kajian ekperimentasi melalui prosedur proses pembuatan acuan model gigi melalui kaedah konvensional kraf dan kaedah teknologi percetakan tiga dimensi tersebut. Kajian ini menjalan kaedah.....

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Background TRPC6 is a nonselective cation channel, and mutations of this gene are associated with FSGS. These mutations are associated with TRPC6 current amplitude amplification and/or delay of the channel inactivation (gain-of-function phenotype). However, the mechanism of the gain-of-function in TRPC6 activity has not yet been clearly solved. Methods We performed electrophysiologic, biochemical, and biophysical experiments to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying calmodulin (CaM)-mediated Ca2+-dependent inactivation (CDI) of TRPC6. To address the pathophysiologic contribution of CDI, we assessed the actin filament organization in cultured mouse podocytes. Results Both lobes of CaMhelped induce CDI.Moreover, CaM binding to the TRPC6 CaM-binding domain (CBD) was Ca2+-dependent and exhibited a 1:2 (CaM/CBD) stoichiometry. The TRPC6 coiled-coil assembly, which brought two CBDs into adequate proximity, was essential for CDI. Deletion of the coiled-coil slowed CDI of TRPC6, indica.....

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The conjugate gradient method is one of the best methods that can be used to solve nonlinear unconstrained optimization problems. This method has gained the interest of researchers and has expanded rapidly. There are many versions of the conjugate gradient method. Each version claims to be ecient. In this paper, we make the comparison among three versions of the conjugate gradient method (MRM, SRMI and BZAU) by using exact line search. The methods were tested in terms of number of iteration and CPU time using 20 standard test functions. The result showed that MRM is the most ecient followed by BZAU and then SRMI. However, BZAU successfully found all the minimizers of the test functions whereas both SRMI and MRM failed at least once. In order to test the robustness of the methods, extensive tests are required.  ..

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Aminoacylase (EC 3.5.1.14) hydrolyzes N–acetylated amino acids to produce amino acids. Although thermostable aminoacylase has been commercially produced since 2004, there was a knowledge gap in the field of understanding aminoacylase thermostability from a structural point of view. This study investigated the physical and structural properties of the purified thermostable aminoacylase SZN. The spectropolarimetry data for structural determination has indicated a gradual decrease of α-helix from 36 to 27.6%, followed by tremendous disorientation of the structure at the transition of temperatures from 60 to 70°C (27.6 to 19.5%). In contrast, the percentage of β-sheet has increased steadily over the tested temperatures. The α-helix, where notable metal binding and catalytic residues are located, was totally weakened at temperatures above 70?C, thus resulted in loss of activity. The loss of the α-helical structure could further explain drastic deterioration of activity at temperature.....

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The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive Total Quality Management (TQM) practices measurement instruments in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) based on previous studies. HEIs just like other industries are facing challenges in order to survive. Today, quality has become important and a must for every marketable product or service due to the business world becomes more and more complex and competitive. In this context as a management process, TQM has been accepted to cope with the changes in market environment and to focus on continuous quality improvement. Many authors believed that the principles of TQM can contribute to the continuous improvement of HEIs. This paper provides a measurement instruments for TQM practices that emphasis on continuous improvements for quality measurement in HEIs. This instrument is based on a comprehensive study of previous studies of TQM practice measurement in education. Analysis focuses on customer orientation, continuous improvement, .....

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Since    the    major    economic    turmoil    in    1997    and    2008, organisational    downsizing   has   been   relatively    common   in Malaysia.   The   Human   Resource   Minister    stated   that   2015 recorded  the highest  number  of corporate  downsizings  within a five-year   span  and  the  number  is  expected  to  rise  due  to  the current   economic   uncertainty    both   globally   and   nationally (Mallow,2016).  Given  its   popularity   in   Malaysia,    surprisingly little  attention  has  been  given  on  downsizing,  particularly  on the   remaining    employees   (the   survivors).   Downsizing   often exacerbates   survivor's   mental   and    physical   health   while   in reality,  successful  downsizing  depends  on  them,  as  they  are  responsible    for    carrying    forward    the    new    organisation'.....

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Kajian  ini  bertujuan   untuk  mengkaji  kesesuaian  "silicon  clay"  dalam  penghasilan model  3D   dalam  kalangan  pelajar  pendidikan  seni  yang  mengambil  mata  pelajaran lanjutan  reka   bentuk  industri.  Kajian  ini  turut  mengenal  pasti  kemahiran  psikomotor sedia   ada   serta    masalah   yang   dihadapi   oleh   pelajar   pendidikan   seni   sewaktu melaksanakan  aktiviti   penghasilan  model,  rpemberi  pengalaman  baru,  nilai  tambah dan pemahaman  kepada pelajar  pendidikan seni tentang teknik penghasilan model 3D. Kajian  ini  menggunakan  kaedah  kualitatif   dengan  reka  bentuk  kajian  kes.  Kajian  ini dijalankan  ke atas  lima orang  pelajar  yang   mengambil  kursus  Studio  Lanjutan  Reka Bentuk    Industri    di    sebuah    universiti.     Dapatan    diperoleh    melalui    instrumen pemerhatian,  temu  bual,  rakaman  visual,  dan   dok.....

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Kajian ini merupakan usaha untuk meningkatkan kemahiran menulis di kalangan murid Tahun 3 di  sekolah rendah. Kajian ini melibatkan penggunaan intervensi dalam bentuk modul    penulisan    kontekstual    untuk    mengkaji    keberkesanan    kaedah    penulisan terbimbing  dengan  penggunaan  gambar tersendiri  terhadap kemahiran  menulis murid. Reka   bentuk   kaedah   campuran    digunakan   yang   melibatkan   reka   bentuk   kuasi eksperimen  dan analisis  kandungan untuk  mengukur prestasi menulis dan kualiti ayat murid. Pra-ujian  dan ujian pasca dianalisis secara  kuantitatif  menggunakan  SPSS dan secara kualitatif dengan satu set rubrik danjumlah frekuensi.  Lima puluh pelajar terlibat dalam  kajian  ini  (Kumpulan  kawalan:  n=25;  Kumpulan  eksperimen:    n=25).  Hasil kajian  menunjukkan  bahawa  kumpulan  eksperimen  mendapat  skor  yang  lebih   tinggi dalam  ujian  pasca  (m=9.48,  t=9.67, p=0......

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Tujuan  utama  kajian  ini  adalah  untuk  mengetahui  tahap  penerimaan   pendekatan pembelajaran    teradun  dalam  kalangan  Guru  Pra  Perkhidmatan  (OPP).  Selain  itu, kajian  ini  juga  untuk   mengetahui  tahap  kemahiran  teknologi,  kemahiran  pedagogi, keinovatifan   individu,   efikasi    kendiri   komputer   dan   pengetahuan   pembelajaran teradun   dalam   menyumbang    kepada    penerimaan   pembelajaran    teradun   dalam kalangan  OPP. Pendekatan  kuantitatif dengan  reka  bentuk  kajian tinjauan  digunakan dalam kajian ini. Seramai 320 OPP daripada Universiti Pendidikan  Sultan Idris dipilih secara  rawak  mudah  sebagai  responden  kajian.  Dapatan  kajian   menunjukkan  OPP mempunyai   kemahiran   pedagogi   abad   21   yang   tinggi   (min=3.796,    sp=0.816), keinovatifan   individu   yang   tinggi   dalam   mencuba   sesuatu   inovasi    (min=3.75.....

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