Factors affecting e-Learning effectiveness in a higher learning institution in Malaysia

The purpose of this research was to investigate factors that influence the effectiveness of the e-learning system in a higher learning institution. The participants were students randomly selected from diploma and degree programs. The main instrument was a questionnaire that was distributed to the students. The researchers collected 205 completed questionnaires out of a total of 300. Four factors were chosen as independent variables namely: reaction and satisfaction,learning outcome and achievement, familiarity with online learning technology, and participation and interaction. It was found that the effectiveness of the e-learning system was significantly affected by reaction and satisfaction, learning outcome and achievement, and familiarity with online learning technology. The participation and interaction factor had no apparent effect on the effectiveness of the e-learning system. Therefore, it is recommended that higher learning institutions interested in introducing e-learning should focus on students’ reaction and satisfaction towards the system.E-learning should focus on learning outcomes and achievement. It is also recommended that institutions first look into the issue of familiarity with online learning technology among students before introducing the e-learning system so as to determine whether students are comfortable with the online learning tools

Analisis USAha Mikro, Kecil, Dan Menengah (UMKM) Terhadap Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja Di Indonesia

Keberhasilan pembangunan identik dengan terciptanya laju pertumbuhan perekonomian dan penyerapan tenaga kerja yang tinggi, salah satu sektor riil yang dapat mengurangi tingkat pengangguran adalah Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM), dimana alat yang digunakan sebagai motor penggeraknya adalah orang-orang yang bekerja di perkotaan maupun pedesaan dalam ruang lingkup USAha kecil maupun menengah. UMKM mempunyai peranan strategis dalam pembangunan ekonomi nasional, terbukti pada waktu bangsa Indonesia mengalami krisis yang terjadi beberapa waktu lalu, Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) lebih tangguh dalam menghadapi realita tersebut, sedangkan USAha yang berskala besar mengalami stagnasi bahkan berhenti aktifitasnya.Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan demikian apa yang dimaksud dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan data secara objektif terhadap kondisi yang ada, perkembangan USAha miko kecil menengah dan perkembangan dalam penyerapan tenaga kerja semuanya terangkum dalam fokus penelitian, yaitu perkembangan sektor UMKM dalam perekonomian Indonesia serta karakteristik ketenagakerjaan dan peran UMKM dalam penyerapan tenaga kerja.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran UMKM dalam penyerapan tenaga kerja sangatlah besar, karena dapat dilihat dari perkembangan UMKM yang terus menerus mengalami peningkatan yang cukup signifikan, hal tersebut juga akan mempengaruhi tingkat penyerapan tenaga kerja. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, dapat disarankan agar dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai peran UMKM terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja

Peran Kebijakan Kepala Sekolah Dalam Implementasi Visi Dan Misi Di MTs N 3 Medan

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu : 1)Peran Kepala Madrasah dalam mendukung kebijakan dalam rangka implementasi visi dan misi MTs N 3 Medan. 2) Hambatan-hambatan Kepala Madrasah dalam pelaksanaan kebijakan implementasi visi misi MTs N 3 Medan. 3) Mekanisme pengambilan keputusan dalam menentukan kebijakan di MTs N 3 Medan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Informan berasal dari data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.Setelah dilakukan penelitian diperoleh hasil bahwa : Peran Kebijakan Kepala Sekolah Dalam Implementasi Visi dan Misi MTs N 3 Medan. 1) Kepala madrasah telah merumuskan kebijakan pendidikan dengan cara melaksanakan rapat secara rutin bersama dewan guru, pengurus komite dan terkadang orang tua peserta didik diikut sertakan. Dalam pelakasanaan kebijakan dilaksanakan secara bertahap dan di sesuaikan dengan sekolah madrasah negeri lainya dan sesuai dengan keadan lingkungan madrasah. 2) Kebijakan kepala madrasah sudah termasuk digolongkan baik, hanya saja pasilitas yang ada di madrasah belum memadai, sehingga masyarakat madrasah menyesuaikan dengan pasilitas yang di madrasah. 3) pengambilan keputusan yang dilakukan kepala madrasah dengan melaksanakan rapat rutin dengan dewan guru dan komite madrasa

Struktur bahasa Pamona

Buku Struktur Bahasa Pamona ini semula merupakan naskah laporan penelitian yang beijudul "Struktur Bahasa Pamona", yang disusun oleh tim peneliti IKIP Ujung Pandang cabang Palu dalam rangka kerja sama dengan Proyek Penelitian Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah-Sulawesi Tengah tahun 1980/1981. Setelah melalui proses penelitian dan disunting oleh Dra. Aisyah Ibrahim dari Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa, naskah ini diterbitkan dengan dana yang disediakan oleh Proyek Penelitian Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah Jakarta

Prevalence of depression among women attending a primary urban care clinic in Malaysia.

Depression affects more women than men in Malaysia. The objective of this paper was to determine the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among women attending a government primary care clinic. MeThODs A cross-sectional study was conducted in a government-funded primary care clinic in Malaysia. Consecutive adult female patients attending the clinic during the data collection period were invited to participate. The participants completed self-administered questionnaires (including the validated Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9], which was translated into the Malay language). ResUlTs A total of 895 female patients participated in the study (response rate 87.5%). The prevalence of depression (PHQ-9 scores ≥ 10) was 12.1%. Based on multiple logistic regression analysis, certain stressful life events were found to be associated with depression (p < 0.05). These factors, arranged from highest to lowest risk, were financial problems (odds ratio [OR] 3.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.2-6.2), unhappiness in the parent-child relationship (OR 3.0, 95% CI 1.2-7.5), history of serious illness (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.1-5.2), unhappiness in family relationships (OR 2.3, 95% CI 1.1-4.7) and unhappiness at work (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.1-4.3) (p < 0.05). CONClUsION The prevalence of depression among participants in this study was clinically significant and corresponded with the findings of other international studies. Factors associated with depression need to be highlighted and addressed accordingly. Clinicians in Malaysia should be aware of this prevalence when making diagnoses in primary care

A Study on the Effect of Gold Nanoparticles for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Using Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis as Photosensitizer

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) mainly uses organic components as an alternative way of light harvesting element to replace the traditional silicon solar cells. Natural dye alternatively is being used as sensitizers to overcome the limitation of inorganic ruthenium dye which contains heavy metal. In this study, DSSC is expected to enhance its optical properties and light absorption by implementing gold (Au) nanoparticles. Various natural and organic sources can be extracted and acted as a photosensitizer to trap solar energy. Fresh Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis flowers are one of the good candidates to give higher light absorption in DSSC. The characteristics of the dye photosensitizer will be observed under UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer. The efficiency of complete DSSC will be determined by using LIV tester. An attempt to enhance light-harvesting efficiency and hence the light to current conversion efficiency by mixing Au nanoparticles TiO₂ QUOTE &nbsp; paste. Au nanoparticle was selected because it can act as a medium between the dye and Ti QUOTE&nbsp; O₂ to increase the electron transmission speed. The Hibiscus dye in DSSC achieved an efficiency of 0.14%. However, the efficiency reduced to 0.000178% as Au NPs was added. The effects of the addition of Au nanoparticles are discussed.&nbsp

A Study on the Effect of Gold Nanoparticles for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Using Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis as Photosensitizer

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) mainly uses organic components as an alternative way of light harvesting element to replace the traditional silicon solar cells. Natural dye alternatively is being used as sensitizers to overcome the limitation of inorganic ruthenium dye which contains heavy metal. In this study, DSSC is expected to enhance its optical properties and light absorption by implementing gold (Au) nanoparticles. Various natural and organic sources can be extracted and acted as a photosensitizer to trap solar energy. Fresh Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis flowers are one of the good candidates to give higher light absorption in DSSC. The characteristics of the dye photosensitizer will be observed under UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer. The efficiency of complete DSSC will be determined by using LIV tester. An attempt to enhance light-harvesting efficiency and hence the light to current conversion efficiency by mixing Au nanoparticles TiO₂ QUOTE &nbsp; paste. Au nanoparticle was selected because it can act as a medium between the dye and Ti QUOTE&nbsp; O₂ to increase the electron transmission speed. The Hibiscus dye in DSSC achieved an efficiency of 0.14%. However, the efficiency reduced to 0.000178% as Au NPs was added. The effects of the addition of Au nanoparticles are discussed.&nbsp

Associated risk factors to non-compliance to methadone maintenance therapy

The escalating problem of opiate dependence in Malaysia and the limitations of regimental approach of forced admission to rehabilitation centres had triggered the government to expand the methadone maintenance therapy to become a national programme. This study aimed to evaluate the short-term outcomes of the Methadone Maintenance Therapy programme in one of the busiest hospital in east coast Malaysia. We also explored the prevalence on non-compliance and factors associated to it. A total of 172 patient case notes at Methadone Clinic Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) were retrieved for relevant data. A short survey was also conducted to determine the subjects’ current employment and marital status. The programme’s retention rate was 62% and factors associated with poor compliance were unemployment, low quality of life scores and low dose of methadone. A special attention on the patients with these three risk factors may improve their compliance to MMT. The short-term evaluation of MMT at HTAA revealed favourable findings