Developing A Voting System In UUM Using Mobile Technology

In democratic societies, voting is an important issue to reflect people opinions. This study aims to design and develop a mobile voting system for the student council in UUM, to replace the current manual voting system. The system will provide more flexibility and convenience to the students to cast there votes by saving there time and effort, and reduce the cost for the election process. The developed system shows that the objectives of the study were achieved successfully. Finally, the system is tested and the result confirms that the proposed system is capable to record a successful completion of the election process

Pengamalan kompetensi dalam kalangan pensyarah pendidikan islam Institut Pendidikan Guru di Malaysia

The efficacy in educating trainee teachers is closely related to the determination of lecturer in practising and enhancing every competency they possess while teaching. Competent lecturers are able to develop trainee teachers‟ potential holistically so that these trainees become quality teachers in schools later on. The purpose of this study was to investigate the traits of competency, practised by the Islamic Education Lecturers of Teachers‟ Training Colleges (IELTTC) in Malaysia. This study utilised full qualitative paradigm with a case study design. Participants of the study were eight Islamic Education Lecturers (IELs), sixteen of IEL colleagues, sixteen students and eight head of departments. The main source of data was verbatim interview, supported by observation and document analysis. NVivo 10 was used to analyse all three types of qualitative data so that themes and sub themes could be identified systematically. In general, the findings of this study has focused characteristics of lecturers‟ practice of competency from the following aspects: knowledge, personality, teaching and learning skills, guidance and practicum supervision, research and innovation, and service and consultation. Findings from this study produced seven IELTTC models which were Personal Quality Competency Practice Model (PQPCM-IELTTC), Expertise and Knowledge Competency Practice Model (EKCPM-IELTTC), Teaching and Learning Competency Practice Model (TLCPM-IELTTC), Guidance and Practicum Supervision Competency Practice Model (GPSCPM-IELTTC), Innovation and Research Competency Practice Model (IRCPM-IELTTC), Consultation and Service Competency Practice Model (CSCPM- IELTTC), and also Primary Competency Model (PCM- IELTTC). The implications of this study could become a guide to many parties particularly to lecturers at Malaysia Teachers‟ Training Institutes, the Ministry of Higher Education, Inspectorate of Schools, State Education Departments, schools as well as educators

Communication style towards student by excellent Islamic education lecturers in Teaching Education Institute of Malaysia

The purpose of this article is to discuss excellent communication style that being practiced by Excellent Islamic Education Lecturers in Teaching Education (EIEL) Institute of Malaysia. This excellent communication style is identified from a case study conducted. This case study was done at eight campuses of Teaching Education Institute of Malaysia. The study involved indepth interview with eight representatives from (EIEL), eight Heads of Department, Department of Islamic Education and Moral, 16 colleagues and 16 students. Results of this indepth interview were then organized and analysed by using NVivo version 7.0 program in order to construct theme and model that are related to excellent communication style of EIEL in Teaching Education Institute of Malaysia. Research findings show two aspects of excellent communication style being practiced by EIEL while performing their duties in Teaching Education Institute of Malaysia, which are verbal and non-verbal communication. Verbal communications are questioning and answering, being poise, consulting, giving sermon and advising. Non-verbal communications are writing, eye contact, body language and appearance

Memimpin Pengambilalihan Perniagaan Keluarga: Kaedah, Masalah dan Cara Mengatasinya (Leading a Family Business Acquisition: Methods, Problems and How to Handle Them)

Kajian ini mempunyai tiga objektif, iaitu 1) untuk meneroka kaedah yang digunakan oleh pengganti dalam memimpin pengambilalihan perniagaan keluarga, 2) untuk meneroka masalah yang dihadapi oleh pengganti dalam memimpin pengambilalihan perniagaan keluarga, dan 3) untuk meneroka kaedah yang digunakan oleh pengganti bagi mengatasi masalah dalam memimpin pengambilalihan perniagaan keluarga.Kajian ini dijalankan secara kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan kajian kes. Teknik temu bual digunakan untuk pengutipan data. Responden kajian terdiri daripada lima unit perniagaan keluarga yang beroperasi di utara Malaysia. Protokol temu bual secara berstruktur dibangunkan untuk menerokai maklumat berkaitan dengan ketiga-tiga objektif di atas. Kajian ini mendapati kaedah yang digunakan dalam memimpin pengambilalihan perniagaan keluarga ialah penerusan gaya memimpin perniagaan daripada pengasas, penggunaan mentor atau penasihat, perbincangan ahli keluarga dan peranan orang berpengaruh. Masalah yang dihadapi oleh pengganti pula adalah dari segi ketidakpuasan kepimpinan dalam kalangan ahli keluarga kerana faktor umur pengganti yang muda berbanding dengan ahli keluarga lain.Kaedah memimpin yang digunakan oleh pengganti untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut ialah bersikap mengalah dalam mengurus perniagaan keluarga yang akhirnya kepimpinan pengganti diterima oleh ahli keluarga. Implikasi kajian ini adalah untuk memimpin pengambilalihan perniagaan keluarga, pengasas dan pengganti perlu memahami pelbagai kaedah dalam memimpin perniagaan keluarga.Pengganti juga perlu mengetahui kaedah yang bersesuaian dalam menyelesaikan masalah memimpin pengambilalihan perniagaan keluarga serta cara menjalankan pengurusan secara profesional untuk membolehkan perniagaan keluarga berfungsi secara berkesan

Modelo de desarrollo curricular para el curso de identidad corporativa transcultural en el programa de diseño gráfico

This study aims to develop a curriculum development model for cross-cultural corporate identity course for Graphic Design programme in higher education institution. The cross-cultural component in this study is based on local cultural contexts from ethnic groups in Peninsular Malaysian, Sabah and Sarawak. At present, the study on curriculum development which includes cross culture in the teaching of graphic design in the local contexts is lacking. Furthermore, there are insufficient studies done to evaluate students’ cross-cultural competence in the context of formal education institution. Unfortunately, even though the practice of cross-cultural design is increasingly recognised, research on the design of the corporate identity curriculum is still lacking. Therefore, the objective of this study is to present a framework for a curriculum development model for cross-cultural corporate identity course for diploma in graphic design programme which include three key components: (1) identify the key components in curriculum model development, (2) outline and develop a curriculum model and (3) evaluate its feasibility based on cross-cultural in the process of learning creative corporate identity for the education of graphic design art. The Design and Developmental Research model is applied to develop such a model. The conceptual model proposed in this study outline three main aspects - namely (1) to put forward and establish the need to create the cross-cultural model of corporate identity of graphic design arts in the local higher learning institutions which is concurrent with the demands of current academic and creative industries, (2) design and development phase and (3) evaluation and usability phase. The development of the cross-cultural curriculum model is a guide for diploma lecturers in the education of graphic design arts to facilitate the implementations of project-based teaching and learning to be more responsive by applying local and cultural elements in the product designs. Knowing local cultures is a great way to encourage future diploma graduate graphic designers to produce more product designs with quality attributes such as being authentic, and highlighting locally-produced graphics which then have the potential to flourish globally.Este estudio tiene como objetivo desarrollar un modelo de desarrollo curricular para un curso de identidad corporativa intercultural para el programa de Diseño Gráfico en una institución de educación superior. El componente intercultural en este estudio se basa en contextos culturales locales de grupos étnicos en Malasia peninsular, Sabah y Sarawak. En la actualidad, falta el estudio sobre el desarrollo curricular que incluye la cultura cruzada en la enseñanza del diseño gráfico en los contextos locales. Además, no hay suficientes estudios realizados para evaluar la competencia intercultural de los estudiantes en el contexto de la institución de educación formal. Desafortunadamente, a pesar de que la práctica del diseño intercultural es cada vez más reconocida, todavía falta investigación sobre el diseño del plan de estudios de identidad corporativa. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio es presentar un marco para un modelo de desarrollo curricular para un curso de identidad corporativa intercultural para un diploma en programa de diseño gráfico que incluya tres componentes clave: (1) identificar los componentes clave en el desarrollo del modelo curricular, (2 ) esbozan y desarrollan un modelo curricular y (3) evalúan su viabilidad basada en la cultura intercultural en el proceso de aprendizaje de la identidad corporativa creativa para la educación del arte del diseño gráfico. El modelo de Diseño e Investigación del Desarrollo se aplica para desarrollar dicho modelo. El modelo conceptual propuesto en este estudio esboza tres aspectos principales: (1) presentar y establecer la necesidad de crear el modelo intercultural de identidad corporativa de las artes del diseño gráfico en las instituciones locales de educación superior que sea concurrente con las demandas de industrias académicas y creativas actuales, (2) fase de diseño y desarrollo y (3) fase de evaluación y usabilidad. El desarrollo del modelo curricular intercultural es una guía para los profesores con diploma en la educación de las artes del diseño gráfico para facilitar la implementación de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje basados ​​en proyectos para ser más receptivos mediante la aplicación de elementos locales y culturales en los diseños de productos. Conocer las culturas locales es una excelente manera de alentar a los futuros diseñadores gráficos graduados de diplomas a producir más diseños de productos con atributos de calidad como ser auténticos y resaltar gráficos producidos localmente que luego tienen el potencial de prosperar a nivel mundial

The Impact of Urbanisation and the Changing Environment of the Malay Settlement

It is acknowledged that “architecture is about people, culture, and land. However, the development of urban areas has raised many questions about the urban dream and the notion that it is “paved with gold.” The methodology of the study employs mixed method approach. According to the research, urban development is accelerating exponentially, and urban sprawl has occurred unpredictably, encroaching on traditional settlements. The new development on the outskirts of the old settlement is geared toward middle-income groups and is unattainable for the locals. Although the housing programme has been in place since 1968, it does not demonstrate the government’s total commitment and participation in assisting the Kelantanese urban population. eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Implementing Zero Reject Policy: The Study of Adaptive Teaching Skills Among Primary School Teachers In Rural Sarawak

The Zero Rejection Policy (ZRP) is a proactive measure by Malaysia to ensure the rights and equal access of children to education in the country. Thus, the introduction of ZRP introduced in December 2018 brought a paradigm shift to education in Malaysia, especially special education. The admission of Special Needs Pupils (SEN) in schools without any rejection leads to the implementation of inclusive education in mainstream classrooms. Thus, this study aims to examine the level of adaptive teaching skills among primary school teachers in order to implement Zero Reject Policy. This quantitative study had involved 230 primary school teachers for quantitative research and 13 teachers for qualitative research. The findings of the quantitative study show that teachers have a high level of adaptive teaching skills. However, the qualitative study found that the majority of teachers stated their level of adaptive teaching skills among teachers was only in the intermediate level. While almost half of the teachers have not been able to receive MBK in the classroom because they are still not confident to teach inclusive classes. Therefore, it is recommended that courses and training be implemented for teachers to improve the skills and knowledge of teachers to implement ZRP in schools

The Malay Settlement: A vanishing world?

Questions have been raised regarding urbanisation, in which the Malay culture is forgotten. This paper uses a mixed-method by way of a case study on the eight Malay settlements in Kota Bharu. Three hundred fifty questionnaires were distributed, while random interviews provided a more precise explanation of the Malay community in the real world. Traditionally, this settlement is inhabited by Malays and is well known for its high culture and architectural values. This study found that urbanisation has critically influenced the culture and identity of Malay communities in their settlements. The loss of the Malay settlements in Kota Bharu led to the loss of the Malay culture and identity in the community. Keywords:  Malay community, Malay settlement, Malay culture, urbanisation eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.296

The effect of annealing to the hardness of high Y2O3-Oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) ferritic steels

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of annealing to the hardness of high Y2O3-oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) ferritic steels. The samples were prepared by mechanical alloying method followed by Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP). After compaction process, the samples were sintered at 1100°C for 1 h in a tube furnace. The crystal structure and morphology of samples were analyzed by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) measurement and characterized by using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), respectively. The hardness of samples was measured by using a micro-Vickers hardness tester with a load of 200 gf at annealing temperature of 600°C, 800°C and 1000°C, respectively. The Vickers hardness value (HV0,2) versus annealing temperature graph showed that the hardness of all samples started to decrease at temperature of 600°C due to grain growth. The hardness value of all samples (1Y and 5Y) identified at this annealing temperature is 855 HV0,2 and 808 HV0, 2, respectively

Exploring Dual Language Program (DLP) science teachers perceptions and experiences of curriculum change

A review of the literature in Dual Language Programme (DLP) revealed a very limited number of studies investigated the perceptions of DLP science teachers with regards to curriculum change, not to mention the lack of attempt to discover teachers' experiences of curriculum change. This qualitative study was designed to explore (i) Malaysia DLP science teachers' perceptions of curriculum change, and (ii) Malaysia DLP science teachers' experiences of implementing DLP science teaching. Twenty Malaysia DLP science teachers were interviewed to obtain their views on DLP. A point to note, this study does not attempt to make any generalisations, but rather provides an insight into the DLP science teachers' perceptions and experiences of curriculum change. A constructivist grounded theory approach was used to inform the methodological framework of this study, whilst a hybrid inductive and deductive analysis approach was used to analyse the interview data. Informed by the existing literature, and derived from analysis of the interview data, three themes emerged: (a) educator as co-learner, (b) ever-increasing workload, and (c) school and parent support. This study suggest the shift of teachers' role as co-learner can be explored further as an idea that could possibly contribute to deeper understanding in bilingual teaching paradigm