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| 8351 | 2019 Article | Relationship between the psychosocial learning environment to the achievement of form four Additional Mathematics Mazlini Adnan This study aimed to determine the relationship of psychosocial learning environment with the Additional Mathematics achievement. The study also aimed to identify psychosocial differences in the learning environments by gender and school type in achievement. Quantitative approaches with a survey design were used for this study. A number of 205 form four Additional Mathematics students from 13 secondary schools in Setiu district were chosen using strata sampling methods as studied subjects. Research instrument were employed which is ‘What is Happening in This Classroom’ (WIHIC). Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. Descriptive analysis describe the level of perception about psychosocial learning environment while inferential analysis involved the MANOVA and Spearman’s Rho correlation test. The findings showed that the students’ familiarity had the highest level of level of perception. The results also showed that students from Boarding Schools are concer..... 869 hits |
| 8352 | 2019 Article | Kecenderungan politik dalam kalangan belia wanita di Perak Siti Noranizahhafizah Boyman Artikel ini mengkaji kecenderungan politik dalam kalangan belia wanita di Perak. Pengaruh belia dalam menentukan perubahan boleh menjadi signifikan dengan jumlah belia yang semakin meningkat kepada 13.4 juta pada 2010 daripada 10.8 juta bersamaan 41 peratus daripada jumlah penduduk Malaysia pada tahun 2005. Di Perak pengundi belia berjumlah 37 peratus iaitu 522,536 orang daripada 1,409,045 keseluruhan pengundi pada Pilihan Raya Umum 2013. Manakala dari segi komposisi, belia lelaki adalah seramai 270,237 orang dan perempuan 252,536 orang. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki penglibatan belia wanita dalam politik, kecenderungan dan pilihan mereka tentang politik. Bagi mendapatkan data yang diperlukan, penyelidikan ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan kaedah tinjauan. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan majoriti daripada responden iaitu 416 orang atau 92.4 peratus tidak melibatkan diri sebagai ahli dalam parti politik. Selain itu, dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap penglibatan belia wa..... 2100 hits |
| 8353 | 2019 Article | Evaluating the effectiveness of the ethnic relations course using the CIPP model: a performance at the Sultan Idris Education Siti Noranizahhafizah Boyman The aim of this article was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Ethnic Relations Course in inculcating unity among students at the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). This was because the purpose of the course was to foster unity by forming a positive attitude and mind-set among the students. This study used the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) program evaluation model introduced by Stufflebeam (1967). Surveys and interviews were used to achieve all the objectives of this study. The data used were more detailed as they covered empirical and non-empirical aspects of the field of study. However, this article focused only on the learning outcomes of the Ethnic Relations Course (Product), namely, the level of unity among the students and how it is related to the demographic factors. Five findings were made in this study. Firstly, the results of the analysis revealed that the course had a positive impact on the level of unity among the students, where 99.5 percent of the r..... 1402 hits |
| 8354 | 2019 Thesis | Early childhood teachers needs, skills and knowledge in teaching English through effective interaction with children Siti Hamira Md Ngajib This study aims explore the early childhood education teachers’ needs, skills and
knowledge in teaching English through effective interaction with children. Qualitative approach and
case study design have been adopted for this study. The participants of this study were six
qualified early childhood education teachers. Research methods include pre- and
post-observation interviews, observations and document analysis. Observation were carried
out two times for each teacher during free play sessions, meal times, circle times,
teaching and learning sessions as well as the storytelling sessions. Thematic analysis
was used to analyse the data deductively. The themes emerged were organised to answer
the research questions. The teachers’ needs in teaching English through effective
interaction with ..... 1696 hits |
| 8355 | 2019 Thesis | Epistemological beliefs as predictor of the instructional practices of science teachers in Perak Noraniza Jaffry This study aimed to determine the epistemological beliefs among science teachers in
Perak and to determine if the epistemological beliefs is good predictors of instructional
practices. The study was also designed to determine if the teaching and learning
conception is a good predictor of instructional practices among science teachers in
Perak. Quantitative approach was used for this study. The study involved 231 Science teachers from
primary schools in Perak districts. Three types of research instruments were employed which are
Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire (EBQ), Teaching and Learning Conceptions Questionnaire (TLCQ)
and Instructional Practices Questionnaire (IPQ). The validation procedure of the
epistemological beliefs instrument involved validity, reliability and construct validity test.
Data were analysed using descriptive and multiple regression analysis. The finding showed ..... 2614 hits |
| 8356 | 2019 Article | Are we ready for mobile payment? Phoong, Seuk Wai This study aims to identify the factors influencing the readiness and acceptance of mobile payment applications. The study is performed using the survey method. Quantitative data analysis are used to measure the relationship between the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security on the readiness of Malaysian in using mobile payment applications. The results shown that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security have a positive and significance relationship with the usage of mobile payment applications. Moreover, perceived ease of use is reported as the strongest factor towards usage of mobile payment applications, following by perceived security and perceived usefulness. This study is able to provide information on the current stage of use on mobile payment in Malaysia and it is also beneficial to the mobile payment facilities provider into find out strategies that could improve the acceptance and use of mobile payment application.. 1744 hits |
| 8357 | 2019 Article | Mosque institutions in Malaysia: what is the concept of the lyrics? Mohd Aderi Che Noh This article comprises discussions related to the concept of the Mosque in Malaysia, as far as conforming to the idea of rahlatan lilalamin, which is the primary basis of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Contrary to the concept of rahmatan lilalamin then came Rahmah Mosque, which is concerned with the unification and peace of the universal ummah. This also repels a narrow understanding of the function of the mosque. In this paper, the author discusses the challenge of establishing a mosque institution that conforms to the concept of rahmatan lilalamin to expose readers to fend off all the extreme views of mosque functions. At the end of the writing, it is reiterated that the role of the mosque should be in line with the concept of lilalalmin's grace. This is based on the management, supervision, infrastructure facilities and mosque environment that can create the love of one's fellow Muslims and to have a different society.. 1298 hits |
| 8358 | 2019 Article | Interactions of flavone and steroid from A. subintegra as potential inhibitors for porcine pancreatic lipase Yuhanis Mhd Bakri Background: Obesity is one serious health condition that contributes to various chronic diseases. The inhibition of pancreatic lipase is a promising treatment for obesity.
Objective: The present study was designed to investigate anti-porcine pancreatic lipase effect of isolated compounds from Aquilaria subintegra and its mechanism.
Method: Compounds were isolated with serial column chromatography and their structure were identified using spectroscopic methods. Isolated compounds were tested for anti-lipase potential activity using colorimetric assay. The prediction of energy binding between isolated compounds and enzyme was described using YASARA software.
Results: Four compounds were successfully isolated from the bark of A. subintegra, namely, 5-hydroxy-7,4’-dimethoxyflavone, luteolin-7,3’,4’-trimethyl ether, 5,3’-dihydroxy-7,4’-dimethoxyflavone and β-sitosterol. The results indicated that all compounds displayed promising pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity ranging b..... 873 hits |
| 8359 | 2019 Article | Amalan pengajaran guru di Pondok Bantan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand Mohd Aderi Che Noh Historically, Pondok Bantan is a traditional Islamic educational institution that applies teacher-centered approach in teaching and learning programmes based on religious texts. However, in line with the changes in needs and time of society, the Pondok is now adopting Thai national curriculum which at the same time integrate with religious education curriculum based on the traditional (turath) texts of Malay scholars. The diversity in its educational curriculum components perceived as a strength for Pondok Bantan but becomes a challenge to the teachers’ ability to implement and ensure the teaching curriculum adopted is efficient for the holistic development of the students. Therefore, this study aims to identify attitudes and approaches applied by Pondok Bantan teachers’ in their teaching activities and the level of teaching aids application. The study applies quantitative research method involving 43 respondents among the teachers of Pondok Bantan. Data are obtained from the quest..... 925 hits |
| 8360 | 2019 Article | Barrier analysis of supply chain risk management adoption in automotive companies Norlaile Salleh Hudin This research identifies the barriers encountered by automotive component manufacturers in adopting supply chain risk management (SCRM). A qualitative case study method was employed at three purposely selected case companies by interviewing 10 senior managers. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis. Results show that the automotive component manufacturers are prominently challenged by the level of understanding of SCRM which led to negative perceptions toward SCRM adoption. In conclusion, this study prepares automotive company managers with a foresight of SCRM adoption challenges so that sufficient planning could be developed for successful SCRM adoption
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