Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives For Childrens’ Education In The Rural Areas: A Case Study Of Adopt-A-School (ASC) Program From Pintar Foundation

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives has been actively conducting educational programmes under PINTAR Foundation since 2007 specifically in the rural and underserved areas in Malaysia. The primary objectives of this study are to examine the children perception about educational programmes under the CSR initiatives; to analyse the impact of educational programmes for the rural school academic performance and corporate company’s goal; and to recommend the interventions plans for the corporate companies CSR and school to further improve children’s educational programmes specifically in the rural schools. This qualitative study has chosen the ASC Program in PINTAR Foundation as a case study

School’s Perspectives on Educational Programmes under Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives. Case Study: Malaysia

This study explores the impacts of the Corporate Social Responsibility educational programme from the schools’ perspectives towards their pupils and school. A qualitative approach was chosen from a case study of these programmes conducted in Malaysia. The method used for data collection was semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was adopted to collect data from headmasters/mistresses from 10 primary schools and was analysed using narrative analysis. Findings shows that these programmes have impacted pupils through educational exposure, a holistic approach, academic improvement, feeling motivated, encouraging creativity and assisting in pupils’ future career development. One of the impacts that were related to the educational programmes was the teaching and learning knowledge that was gained by the teachers. Other than that, the educational programmes also eased the financial burden of the school as well as providing benefits to the surrounding community. Schools suggested that the programmes should be improved by creating better and more programme type content, being more academically focused, allocating more funding, being conducted over a longer period for sustainability, and conducting the programme more regularly. Corporate Social Responsibility educational programmes in future are suggested to be academic related which should include an English language programme, information technology, 21st century learning, a green programme, basic skills (read, write, count), a motivational programme, and a study visit. In conclusion, CSR educational programmes initiatives must be sustainable because it had great impact on pupils, teachers, schools, and the community surrounding the school

Social Work and Sustainable Development Goals: Role of Social Workers in Improving Well-Being for Residents of Nursing Homes in Malaysia

The traditional role of social work includes but not limited to addressing issues of inequality, violence, substance abuse, isolation, discrimination and social well-being. The values and principles of the SDG are geared towards the creation of a cohesive and equitable society in a more transformative manner. In addressing social well-being, nursing homes are set up for people who do not need to be hospitalize but cannot be cared for at home. These people are supposed to be managed by professional and skilled nurses, doctors and social workers. As such, this study focuses on the services and advocacy of social workers to help nursing homes achieve an improved sense of well-being. To get relevant data, Google Scholar was used as a tool to access the major databases provided by Tailor and Frances, Emerald, Elsevier, Springer, Sage and others. The study found that the service and advocacy of social workers produce a significant impact on the individuals at nursing homes. The study contributes to knowledge by critically exploring and synthesizing the role of social work in response to welfare services to reduce inequality, enhance good health and wellbeing of the people in nursing homes as indicated in SDGs 3 and 10

STABILITAS KAPAL PANCING TONDA DI KABUPATEN SINJAI

Kapal pancing tonda paling dominan digunakan nelayan di kabupaten sinjai dibuat secara tradisional dan tidak memiliki perencanaan sebelumnya sehingga kestabilan kapal pada saat pengoperasian tidak diketahui.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis stabilitas kapal pancing tonda yang digunakan nelayan di Kabupaten Sinjai.Penelitian ini merupakan studi kasus terhadap kapal pancing tonda yang digunakan nelayan.Menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Sampel yang digunakan mewakili tiga ukuran kapal yaitu 15,80 m (kecil), 18,00 m (sedang), dan 20,27 m (besar).Sampel dibuatkan model berdasaarkan dimensi utama kapal menggunakan program Maxsurf v8.i kemudian disimulasikan untuk memperoleh nilai stabilitas kapal sampel pada 3 kondisi yang berbeda (kapal berangkat, kapal beroperasi, dan kapal pulang). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kapal yang diteliti memiliki nilai Cb=0,25-0,28, Cp=0,56-0,58, Cm=0,56-0,65, Cw=0,46-0,49 dan nilai GZ Max pada 3 kondisi yang berbeda berada pada kisaran 0,73-0,99 telah memenuhi nilai standarisasi yang telah ditetapkan oleh International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Are dyslexic children involved in delinquency? Issues and recommendations for a more fulfilling life

No dyslexic children are left behind; it takes a village to raise a child. Thus, fostering the achievement potential of dyslexic children and avoiding their engagement in delinquent conduct is none other than everyone’s responsibility. This research aimed to achieve a deeper understanding of the causes of delinquent behaviour in children with dyslexia and to provide solutions that would steer their attitudes and behaviour towards a more ethical and meaningful life. This qualitative study examined three samples representing dyslexic learning centres located in various places. The data were collected through online semi-structured interviews. Following that, the data were analysed utilising thematic analysis. It was discovered children with dyslexia face a variety of challenges. The community’s and parents’ stigma towards these children, such as being slow and lazy, were proven to have influenced them with deviant behaviour. It was recommended that children with learning difficulties get early detection and intervention, have a robust support system and adopt various pedagogical methods to ensure that all students could learn and guarantee dyslexics’ future success. In conclusion, early detection will enable children to get the proper intervention, preventing them from engaging in delinquent behaviours and assisting them in living in a more fulfilling life

Narrative Review of the Control and Prevention of Knowlesi Malaria

Despite the reduction in the number of cases of human malaria throughout the world, the incidence rate of knowlesi malaria is continuing to rise, especially in Southeast Asia. The conventional strategies for the prevention and control of human malaria can provide some protection against knowlesi malaria. Despite the numerous studies on the risk factors and the innovative methods that may be used to prevent and control the vectors of Plasmodium knowlesi, the incidence rate remains high. An integrated approach that includes environmental intervention should be adopted in order to ensure the successful control of zoonotic malaria. A combination of personal-level protection, vector control and environmental control may mitigate the risk of Plasmodium knowlesi transmission from macaques to humans and, ultimately, reduce the incidence rate of knowlesi malaria

Motivational factors among social work undergraduates in online education during the post-COVID-19 era

This essay summarises social work students’ experiences with online learning during a pandemic and investigates motivational factors post-pandemic. Post-COVID, 56 percent prefer hybrid learning. Students reported that they were the primary source of motivation for online classes, followed by course instructors and the environment

Corporate Social Responsibility in Educational Programme among Malaysian Primary Schools: Perspectives from Corporate Companies in Malaysia

This study was conducted to acquire the corporate companies’ perspectives on educational programmes under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. It was found out that very little research on educational programmes conducted under CSR initiatives. The aims of the study; therefore, to identify the goals of CSR educational programmes initiatives in rural primary school, to highlight the impact of CSR educational programmes initiatives to the pupils and rural primary school from corporate perspectives; and; to highlight corporate companies’ suggestions in reaching out to more rural schools. Qualitative research method was chose by interviewing five corporate companies which were purposively selected. This exploratory study was analysed based on themes that emerged such as educational programmes goals, impact on pupils, impact on rural primary schools and concern from corporate companies. Findings revealed that the main educational programmes goal is to improve the educational achievement in school. This is by having motivational and team building programmes, educational support programmes, environmental programmes for pupils; training and development for teachers; and motivational talks for parents. Corporate companies stated that participated pupils in CSR educational programmes, have made teachers, school and their parents proud. It was due to improvements among participated pupils by achieving good and better grades in academics and gained self-confidence. Thus, schools were contented that the school ranking has improved. Corporate companies did express their concern on the sustainability of the programme once the educational programme ended. This study concluded that educational programmes under CSR initiatives have given good impact to pupils and schools but, there was no presence of educational programme sustainability in a long-term towards both pupils and school

Above ground biomass and carbon stock in 1 Ha Plot Of Gunung Basor forest reserve

Forest ecosystem said to play a major role in global carbon cycle. The forest biomass estimation is vital and act as important indicator in observing and estimating the changes of carbon cycle in forest ecosystem. A study was conducted in Gunung Basor Forest Reserve, Kelantan to estimate the value of above ground biomass and carbon stock. In this study, 1 ha plot was established in Gunung Basor Forest Reserve. A forest inventory data using a nondestructive method was done to measure the diameter breast height of selected trees. Total 137 trees with diameter breast height of 5 cm and above was identified and measured. Most of the trees found fell into DBH range of class 1 which is between 5 cm and 15 cm with total 77 trees. However, the highest value of above ground biomass, 124.34 t/ha was contributing by the trees with DBH 65 cm and above. Total value for above ground biomass in Gunung Basor Forest Reserve was 163.72 t/ha. The carbon stock values was 50% from the above ground biomass value which was 81.86 t/ha. Overall, from this study indicate that the selective management system is important in conserving the biomass in forest ecosystem

Synthesized and characterization of sodium cobalt oxide as sodium-ion cathode batteries using sol-gel method [Sintesis dan pencirian sodium kobalt oksida sebagai katod bateri ion-sodium menggunakan kaedah sol-gel]

Sodium’s chemical properties are like lithium and as batteries it has potential to be environmentally friendly, easier to recycle but five times much cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. Sodium cobalt oxide (NaCoO2 ) cathode material in a sodium-ion battery was synthesized by a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) assisted sol-gel method and its physical characterization was being analysed by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). PVA was chosen as gelating agent as well as carbon source for the synthesized material in this study. The cathode material is observed to have smooth morphology and the particle sizes reach to sub-micrometre level which benefit for the high rate performance, although the shape of particles was irregular