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The exterior squares of some crystallographic groups

Mat Hassim Hazzirah Izzati, Sarmin Nor Haniza, Mohd Ali Nor Muhainiah, Masri Rohaidah, Mohd Idrus Nor’ashiqin,

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A crystallographic group is a discrete subgroup G of the set of isometries of Euclidean space E n ,where the quotient space En/G is compact. A specific type of crystallographic groups is called Bieberbach groups. A Bieberbach group is defined to be a torsion free crystallographic group. In this paper, the exterior squares of some Bieberbach groups with abelian point groups are computed. The exterior square of a group is the factor group of the nonabelian tensor square with the central subgroup of the group. Keywords: Crystallographic groups; Bieberbach groups; exterior squares..

Article Published 2013 2924 hits Available

Metacognitive strategies in quadratic equation word problem

Ahmad Maulana Mariam, Mohd Idrus Nor’ashiqin,

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This research was done to determine which group of students used metacognitive strategies frequently when answering word problems; and to observe metacognitive skills behavior among the groups by using time line graphs. This quantitative research was carried out in one secondary school in Batang Padang involving form four students. Students were divided into three groups, which are higher achievers; middle achievers and lower achievers based on their pretest scores and teacher reference. The instrument used in this research is a test that consists of word problems in quadratic equation. The metacognitive strategies used were assessed from the administered test while the researchers identified metacognitive skills behavior portrayed by students while answering the test by observation. Data was collected from an answer sheet and metacognitive strategies assessment. Students’ responses to the metacognitive red flag questions also had become indicator of the presence of metacognitive str.....

Article Published 2013 1450 hits Available

The central subgroups of the nonabelian tensor squares of some bieberbach groups with elementary abelian 2-group point group

Abdul Ladia Nor Fadzilah, Masria Rohaidah, Mohd Idrus Nor’ashiqin, Sarmin Nor Haniza, Tan Yee Ting,

Article Published 2017 2504 hits Limited

The journey towards resilience among Malaysian woman with breast cancer

Siti Nor Ashiqin Nordin

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A diagnosis of a chronic illness, such as cancer, can lead to a crisis in one's life. Although cancer patients face many biopsychosocial challenges, the literature has pointed to resilience as a key factor in coming to terms with the diagnosis and treatment. Though resilience has been discussed in various disciplines, and also from a socio-cultural perspective, there is still no universal consensus about its defining features. Furthermore, most studies have employed a quantitative approach in the understanding of what causes resilience. This qualitative study discusses the results of interviews among 18 Malaysian women with breast cancer, exploring what made these woman resilient. A thematic analysis uncovered seven themes related to the participants pathways towards resilience: drastic changes of body-image; self-reflection; spiritual resources; restoration of confidence; informal and formal support; and life appreciation. This study is vital to understanding the impact that resilienc.....

Article Published 2024 645 hits Available

Women with breast cancer in Malaysia: Social work perspectives on the challenges and social support

Siti Nor Ashiqin Nordin

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It has been reported that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women in Malaysia. A diagnosis of breast cancer will usually bring upon a set of issues and challenges affecting the well-being of these women. The aim of this article is to provide a literature review regarding the biopsychosocial issues, challenges, social support and adaptation process experienced by women with breast cancer, with an application to the Malaysian setting focusing on the Malaysian sociocultural backgrounds. The discussion of this article focuses on the importance of social support in adaptation process such as from immediate family members, support group and the medical team following the challenges faced by the patients such as ones stemming from their cultural background, their biological issues and their refusal to seek treatments. The overall review of the literature is aligned with the social work values in addressing human wellbeing, including the recognition of the psychosocial .....

Article Published 2024 469 hits Available

Research with cancer patients and their caregivers: A dyadic reflection by social work researchers

Siti Nor Ashiqin Nordin

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In this article, two social work academics reflect on their experiences conducting qualitative research with cancer patients and their caregivers. Reflections and insights from their experiences are provided for social work students, researchers, and social workers who want to conduct their research and/or practice in oncology. © The Author(s) 2023...

Article Published 2024 384 hits Available

Effectiveness of Pedagogical competence: A development model through association of Biology teachers forum

Nor'ashiqin Mohd Idrus

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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.....

Article Published 2019 2267 hits Available

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