Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka dan mendalami tentang amalan kepimpinan guru besar sekolah rendah akreditasi C di daerah Paser, Indonesia. Kajian kualitatif ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kes. Pemilihan responden dijalankan secara persampelan bertujuan melibatkan tiga orang guru besar sekolah rendah di daerah Paser, Indonesia. Instrumen yang digunakan bagi mengumpul data ialah temu bual, pemerhatian, dan analisis dokumen. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan ketiga-tiga guru besar sebagai pemimpin sekolah dikesan mengamalkan sebahagian ciri-ciri yang telah disarankan oleh teori kepimpinan instruksional dan strategi kepimpinan. Elemenelemen yang diamalkan oleh guru besar adalah merancang matlamat sekolah, menyebar matlamat sekolah, merancang pengurusan program pengajaran, menyelia dan menilai program pengajaran, memantau kemajuan murid, menilai pengurusan program pengajaran, merancang iklim sekolah yang positif, mengawal waktu pengajaran, menggalakkan pembangunan profesional, .....

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We examine whether wide-ranging board diversity reduce earnings management from the emerging market of Malaysia. We contribute to the prior literature in several ways. First, while previous literature are mainly focusing on the developing economy, our study is the first that examine the relationship between all-inclusive set of diverse board characteristics and earnings management from the emerging economy. Second, we concentrate to the post-GFC period, where we intentionally avoid the GFC, a situation where managerial opportunistic behaviour to engage in earnings management is more prevalent due to economic reason. Third, we cover the potential complementary or substitutive effects of board diversity characteristics on earnings management. Using 1400 listed firms in emerging market of Malaysia over the period of 2009-2015, in contrast to our prediction, our findings demonstrated that the relationship between board diversity characteristics and earnings management in the Malaysia is mi.....

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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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