Dynamic resource allocation in a hierarchical multiprocessor system: A preliminary study

An integrated system approach to dynamic resource allocation is proposed. Some of the problems in dynamic resource allocation and the relationship of these problems to system structures are examined. A general dynamic resource allocation scheme is presented. A hierarchial system architecture which dynamically maps between processor structure and programs at multiple levels of instantiations is described. Simulation experiments were conducted to study dynamic resource allocation on the proposed system. Preliminary evaluation based on simple dynamic resource allocation algorithms indicates that with the proposed system approach, the complexity of dynamic resource management could be significantly reduced while achieving reasonable effective dynamic resource allocation

Some applications of cavity ionisation theory to the condensed state

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The Factors Influencing Malaysia’s Electrical & Electronics(E&E) Exports 1970 - 2010

Tujuan kajian ini dilakukan adalah untuk menentukan factor-faktor yang mempengaruhi eksport elektrikal & elektroniks (E&E) di Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to identify the determinants of Malaysia’s Electrical & Electronics (E&E) exports

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into university teaching and learning: a case study / Chan Yuen Fook and Gurnam Kaur Sidhu

Over the past decade the push for academics to develop competencies in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning has increased. Within the Malaysian context unfortunately, until now there has not been a holistic and conclusive study on the integration of ICT in higher education. This exploratory study examined the integration of ICT among academics for the enhancement of university teaching and learning. A descriptivecorrelational research methodology that employed a survey questionnaire was used in this case study. The data was analyzed using means, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, and correlation. The findings indicated that the ICT facilities in the higher instituion left much to be desired and the usage of ICT in teaching among the academics was not at a satisfactory level. Even though a majority of the acdemics are aware of the many benefits of ICT there still exists academics who hold firm to the importance of face-to-face interaction and the didactic role of the instructors. The findings also revealed that the integration of ICT into the classroom focuses mainly on teaching and learning rather than the technical knowhow about computers themselves and how this technology helps support users to participate in the integration of ICT into teaching and learning. However, most of the respondents have shown a keen willingness to adopt ICT in their future teaching and learning processes once proper training and relevant technical support are provided. The findings, in general, can help lecturers, IT staff and university management to manage the integration of ICT in university teaching and learning in a more organized manner. The findings also would enable the faculty to be more responsive to the needs of staff and students to effectively address the critical problems related to the integration of technology into university teaching and learning in ways that are both contextualized and authentic

Effectiveness of School Leadership and Management Course For Headmasters

The prime purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the School Leadership and Management Course (KPKS) through three levels namely participants satisfaction, learning enhancement and organizational effectiveness. This study also attempted to investigate the relationships among these three variables. The research methodology employed here was of correlational and descriptive. The survey questionnaires and KPKS tests were used in the collection of data. Purposive sampling of clusters was preferred as this technique seem to be more suitable in studying course participants according to cohorts in a certain year. All the 221 headmaster participants (six groups) attended the KPKS course in the year 2002 were selected as clusters for the study. Besides that, multistage stage cluster sampling was also used. All 221 headmaster participants plus their 221 senior assistants and their 2210 teachers (10 teachers per school) participated in this study. The data was analyzed using means, standard deviation, t-test and One Way ANOVA. The findings of the study indicate that participant satisfaction, generally was satisfactory. The participant satisfaction towards KPKS arranged in ascending order was physical facilities, followed by course content, lecturers’ presentation and course benefits. The levels of knowledge, skills and confidence of the participants were different and significant after attending the course as compared to before. Knowledge enhancement was most evident in the aspect of curriculum and cocurriculum management whereas, enhancement in skills and confidence was in the aspect of office and financial management. The findings of this study also indicated that there was no difference in the perception of headmasters, senior assistants and the teachers with regards to organizational effectiveness. The headmaster participants were found to be least interested in implementing innovation projects and they were mostly indulged in dayto- day management and administration. A significant and positive but weak relationship was identified between participant satisfaction and learning enhancement. Besides that, a similar weak relationship was also identified between participant satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. However, a weak to moderate relationship was identified between learning enhancement and organizational effectiveness. In whole, majority of the participants welcome the KPKS course and felt satisfied with three main variables namely participant satisfaction, learning enhancement and organizational effectiveness. The implications of these findings suggest that the KPKS course should be continued and retained compulsory for every headmaster who is newly appointed. However, attempts to update the course contents and to cultivate transformational leadership among KPKS participants should be enhanced in order to fulfill the basic needs of Malaysian headmasters

Persembahan Animasi: Perspektif Penting Untuk Ict Multimedia

This study examined the effects of animated graphics in a multimedia computerbased learning presentation on the procedural knowledge of a biology topic entitled Meiosis. A twohour lesson was developed in three different modes, text with static graphics (TGS), text with animated graphics (TGA) and text with transitional-animated graphics (TGAB)