Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti hubungan antara Atribut Inovasi (AI), Kepimpinan Teknologi Guru (KTG) dan Integrasi Teknologi (IT) web di sekolah serta  pengaruh  AI sebagai  pengantara di antara KTG dan IT. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk tinjauan telah digunakan  dalam kajian ini. Seramai 412 orang responden telah dipilih menggunakan dua peringkat persampelan  iaitu kluster dan berstrata. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada  guru- guru dari sekolah zon selatan  Semenanjung Malaysia yang dikategorikan sebagai lima bintang dalam  penarafan Smart School  Qualification Standards (SSQS). Tiga set instrumen iaitu National Educational Standards –  Administrator (NETS-A), Diffusion of Innovation dan Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge  (TPACK) telah digunakan dalam kajian ini. Data telah dianalisis dengan menggunakan Model Persamaan  Struktural. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara KTG dan AI (β  =0.64, p = 0.001.....

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The  objective  of  this  research  is  to  propose  a  model  which  investigates  the relationship between the determining factors and Perceived Usefulness for ASYCUDA information  system in customs sector in Jordan. This research addresses seven determining factors. These  factors are System Quality, Information Quality, Service Quality, System Use, User Satisfaction,  Data Interchange Quality, and Training. Development of the model was based on DeLone and McLean  information system success model. This research applies a quantitative research method, using  questionnaire as the research instrument. A sample of 257 employees who used ASYCUDA were chosen  using simple random technique. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, factor  analysis and multiple regression analysis. The findings of this research have demonstrated that all  seven constructs were significantly correlated and predicted Perceived Usefulness of ASYCUDA  informat.....

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This study seeks to explore and understand how learning is led among Orang Asli students that  contributed to their successful schooling progress despite  the deficit theorising of past research. Using Glaser’s Classic Grounded Theory method, the researcher explored  the learning process of Orang Asli students systemically, drawing upon their individual’s views of  realities of the process. Data are gathered from fieldwork, in-depth interviews with 16  participants, group interview, the relevant substantive literatures and documents. The findings  highlight an emerging theory of leading learning among Orang Asli students encompassing five main  strands of contributing leading learning roles involving parents, learners, kindergartens, schools,  and significant others. In conclusion, each strand reflects the concerns and resolutions that lead  to sustainable learning process of Orang Asli students. Implications from the study includes for  Orang Asli parents to un.....

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Komuniti Semai mempunyai budaya unik yang masih diamalkan sehingga hari ini. Antara budaya yang masih menjadi amalan mereka ialah ritual siwang. Namun budaya tersebut semakin  terhakis. Terdapat dua jenis siwang, iaitu Siwang Asik dan Siwang Kebut. Fokus kajian adalah untuk  melihat dan memahami perkaitan amalan ritual dengan kosmologi Semai atau pegangan kepercayaan  mereka. Semai percaya bahawa setiap entiti dalam alam semesta ini mempunyai ruai, sama ada yang  baik atau jahat. Bagi memujuk ruai yang jahat, ritual menjadi amalan Semai. Ritual siwang adalah  sangat penting dalam kehidupan Semai di Kampung Bukit Terang kerana pegangan kepercayaan mereka.  Peranan setiap elemen dalam proses siwang dan perubahan siwang dalam Kumpulan Bah Lut juga  dibincangkan. Kaedah pemerhatian digunakan dalam pengumpulan data semasa kajian lapangan. Dalam  pengumpulan data tersebut, penyelidik menemu bual, merakamkan persembahan dan mengambil gambar.  Penyelidikan tertumpu kepada Si.....

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The study aims to measure the effectiveness of psychological and physical interventions for obesity and associated factors. The psycho-physical interventions are the combination of  cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exercise, and diet management to reduce obesity diagnostic  factors such as body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist- to-hip ratio (WHR), and percent body fat  (PBF) among Pakistani women. The same interventions targeted obesity associated factors such as  eating behavior, sedentary behavior, body image, and self-control. Through a randomized control  trial repeated measure design, the study recruited 128 females by employing panel data technique on  the basis of inclusion criteria (BMI>25 kg/m2). The sample were distributed into four equal groups  using online permuted block randomization. Experimental group-1 (CBT + Exercise) received weekly sessions for 10 weeks of cognitive behavior therapy along with exercise  execution. Experimental group-2 (CBT + D.....

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Employability and unemployment continue to be urgent issues that graduates faced daily in 21st Century employment market. Graduates from various local or overseas Institutions of Higher Education face increased competition for limited employment opportunities. Technical or academic qualification is no longer the only requirement needed to secure employment. Graduates require to have value-added to compete in the job market. Nowadays, human social skills turn out to become one of the vital prerequisite and an essential requirement needed by the industry. Hence, coaching is seen as a crucial valueadded to enhance graduate employability. This study was designed to determine the potential of the Diploma in National Human Development Coaching to be implemented as a value-added program for graduates. In collecting qualitative data, the study was conducted through document analysis and interview involving five trained coaches at selected sites in Sabah and Sarawak. In-depth interviews were co.....

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Psychological well-being (PWB) is considered an important variable since it correlates with many other important variables, particularly in mental health. Nevertheless, studies on PWB among university undergraduates are limited. This in turn, limits our ability to provide interventions to increase their PWB. As such, the purpose of this study is to assess levels of psychological well-being among undergraduates and to suggest how creativity can contribute to the enhancement of PWB. We also assessed PWB of the undergraduates with regards to gender and years of study. A total of 1965 undergraduates from seven local public universities participated in this cross-sectional survey study. Responses from the Flourishing Scale was used to assess the levels of PWB as well as comparing the mean score of the undergraduates’ PWB in terms of gender and years of study. Results showed that 256 undergraduates fall under the low and moderate low levels, with the majority of them are from the first yea.....

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Problem Statement: Physical conditioning related course has been widely accepted as one of the fundamental courses for any exercise science or physical education programs or certifications. However, the teaching and learning approach are varied between one lecturer/instructor to another. Many physical conditioning courses conducted still relies on theoretical classroom approach and sometimes mix with a bit of lecturer-centered practical classes. Thus, questions arise whether a hands-on purely experiential student-centered approach may provide the best outcome. Thus, this research is proposed. Objectives: To compare outcome of experiential student-centered learning method versus classroom lecturer-centered learning method applied during physical conditioning related short course. Research Methodology: Thirty-five participants recruited for the purpose of the study. Participants were divided into two groups (experiential and classroom). Both groups participated in a course focusing on ba.....

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This study aimed to determine the effects of resistance training with different focus attention on muscular strength adaptation. Thirty (n = 30, mean age = 21.60 ± 1.00 years old) healthy men were recruited and were divided into three groups; i)internal focus, ii) external focus and iii) control condition group. All participants underwent six weeks of resistance training with different focus attention instructions were given during the training based on their groups. 1RM strength test for squat and deadlift were conducted prior and after the six weeks. Results showed that all groups managed to improve in the post test. It was found that external focus group obtained greater percentage of improvement compared to the other two groups. As the conclusion, external focus attention instructions were suggested to be adopted during resistance training as it was shown to be the most effective in improving muscular strength...

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This study was conducted to determine and compare the effects of different self-talk approach on performance and muscle activation during bench press exercise. Thirty trained men were recruited and were required to performed bench press exercise in three self-talk approach; i) motivational self-talk, ii) instructional self-talk, and iii) control condition (without self-talk). The performance of bench press is measured by the number of repetitions that were accomplished while the muscle activation was obtained from the pectoralis major muscle using electromyography (EMG) method. Results showed greatest number of repetitions was recorded when performing motivational self-talk followed by control condition and lastly instructional self-talk. In contrast, instructional self-talk recorded the highest pectoralis major muscle activation. As the conclusion, motivational self-talk is suggested to be adopted during resistance training as it was shown to produce greatest performance while been ec.....

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