Keberkesanan teknologi augmentasi realiti dalam topik pembelajaran pola

Matematik Awal merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran yang kritikal dimana konsep pembelajaran perlu diperkenalkan kepada murid pada peringkat awal agar tidak wujud persepsi terhadap konsep mata pelajaran ini. Bermula pada tahun 1970-an, kaedah pengajaran secara tradisinya lebih bermakna kepada penghafalan konsep Matematik. Tujuan penyelidikan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kefahaman murid tentang topik pola dalam Matematik Awal dengan mengintegrasikan aplikasi Augmentasi Realiti. Kajian pembangunan modul ini dijalankan menggunakan model TUP (Technology, Usability, Pedagogy) daripada Model TUP Bednarik telah dilaksanakan untuk menilai teknologi, kebolehgunaan dan pedagogi untuk menilai keberkesanan modul yang dihasilkan. Kajian mendapati pelajar lebih berminat dan menunjukkan minat mereka terhadap kelas, ibu bapa turut terlibat di dalam pembelajaran anak serta guru mampu melaksanakan sesi pengajaran berdasarkan perbincangan dengan lebih baik apabila mereka diberi lebih peluang untuk melibatkan diri secara aktif di dalam kelas. Selain pembelajaran aktif dalam bilik darjah, gabungan teknologi juga memainkan peranan penting dalam aliran kaedah pembelajaran semasa

Smoking behavior among adolescents in rural schools in Malacca, Malaysia - a case-control study

Smoking among rural adolescents in Malaysia is on the rise with a significant difference seen between urban and rural youths. Therefore, this study was carried out to determine a predictive model of smoking among the rural-school adolescents population in Malacca, Malaysia. An unmatched case-control study was conducted in 2010 involving 484 cases and 444 controls of Form Two students in Malacca, Malaysia, using cluster sampling. Smoking was the dependent factor of this study while the independent factors were individual, family, school and environment. Data were obtained through a self-administered questionnaire. The response rate of the study was 100% whereas the smoking prevalence was 20.9%. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the smoking predictive model. Strong predictors of smoking behavior were: influenced by artistes who smoke (Adjusted OR=8.67, 95% CI 5.53-13.58); the male gender (Adjusted OR=6.7, 95% CI 4.14-10.83); Muslim (Adjusted OR=4.46, 95% CI 2.36-8.44); and the belief that smoking is not dangerous when the teacher is seen smoking as well (Adjusted OR=3.95, 95% CI 2.19-7.10). Other predictors were: being offered cigarettes by friends (Adjusted OR=2.81, 95% CI 1.79-4.42); the belief that smoking will relax the mind (Adjusted OR=2.45, 95% CI 1.33-4.51); having friends who smoke (Adjusted OR=2.32, 95% CI 1.29-4.81); forced by friends to smoke (Adjusted OR=2.17, 95% CI 1.15-4.12); have heard of the national No-Smoking Campaign (Adjusted OR=1.89, 95% CI 1.06-3.37); have problems with the school management (Adjusted OR=1.75, 95% CI 1.07- 2.88); parental consent to watch sexual activities, drug use or violence on television or at the cinema (Adjusted OR=1.73, 95% CI 1.06-2.83); and have lunch in school (Adjusted OR=1.58, 95% CI 1.04- 2.41). This paper ends with the recognition of the need for intervention in dismantling the predictors that can lead to the development of smoking among Malaysian adolescents in rural schools

Hasrat Muda Sdn Bhd / Hishamudin Hasbullah ... [et al.]

As the entrepreneurs, we would like to introduce our business plan and its basic features. The idea of starting the business came to our minds because we observed that there are some imperfections in current products, which is battery manufacturing. In addition to that, for the time being this industry is considered quite new. Hence we have minimal competition over market share. We see that as an opportunity to take a piece of the industry. Because the blooming of transportation industry by the government owned companies like Proton, Perodua and Modenas, as well as government agencies such as police department, and other government agencies, we plan to tie up a tender with the government itself to assure loyal clients. The six of us decided to pull in every inch of resource we can muster to start a manufacturing company. We register the company as a private limited company under the name Hasrat Muda Sdn Bhd. consisting of the following members:

طرق تدريس المفردات في كتاب الـمستوى الأول للـمبتدئين في مركز الدراسات الأساسية، بالجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا

Abstract: The main objective of this research is to investigate the most appropriate methods in teaching vocabulary in the level one textbook for beginners and ways to learn it among the beginner students. In addition, this research aims to find out the teachers' opinions whether the vocabulary in the new textbook matches the students' level. To achieve these goals, the researchers use the analytical descriptive studies by distributing questionnaires related to teaching and learning vocabulary through a Google form. 22 teachers answered this questionnaire, and they are the ones who teach the level one in the Quranic Language Department in the Centre for Foundation Studies of this university, and 140 students also participated in answering the questionnaire, and they have taken the Quranic language level one during the first semester 2022. The result indicates that the most appropriate methods refer to the teacher himself in explaining vocabulary to his beginner students according to their educational background, through presenting pictures or referring to tangible things, using modern platforms and teaching synonyms and antonyms as well as encouraging students to search for the vocabulary meanings in the dictionary, in addition to preparing various exercises in order to motivate students to memorize vocabulary, remember it and use it in correct sentences. From the students’ perspectives, they rely a lot on reading Arabic texts in the textbook as a main source for learning vocabulary, and they prefer to search for meanings from the Internet. The researchers found that the vocabulary chosen by textbook authors is suitable with the beginners’ level, although the textbook is still in dire need of revision because it is one of the first Arabic language teaching books written according to the CEFR curriculum. Keywords: Methods of teaching vocabulary, Arabic language, beginner students

Evaluation on Quranic language textbook for beginners (LQM0813): teachers’ and students’ perspectives

Textbook is the main tool and reference for the teaching and learning process in classroom. This research investigates the new Quranic Language textbook designed for the beginners (LQM0813) that contains four elements, which are language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking), grammar, Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) and Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The purpose of this research is to evaluate the teachers’ and students’ perspectives towards this textbook and determine the pedagogical methods and suitability of the book towards students’ needs. 31 Quranic Language Department (QLD) teachers and 275 students are selected, and data are collected from the online survey through Google Form. The questionnaire consists of 57 items for both teacher’s and student’s version. The result shows that this textbook satisfies the students’ needs especially in encouraging them to participate in interactive activities and group discussions, besides enhancing their four language skills to understand Arabic language. From the teachers’ perspectives, the contents of this textbook improve students’ abilities in learning Arabic language, especially in pronouncing Arabic alphabets correctly, differentiating between ال قمرية and ال شمسية, identifying basic Masculine and Feminine nouns, and mentioning pillars of the prayer in Arabic. Keywords. Evaluation, Quranic Language textbook, language skills, Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF

Pengaruh faktor keruangan dan masa dalam menentukan kadar pintasan hujan di kanopi hutan dipterokarpa, Tasik Chini Pahang.

The reduction of rainfall by interception process is influenced by two mechanisms namely climate and plant physiographic features. Climate features that affecting the interception loss including total rainfall (mm), wind speed (m/s) and temperature (°C). Meanwhile plant physiographic features that affect interception loss consists of tree’s height, skin, diameter, canopy, twigs and branches. Looking the role of climate and plant physiographic features in the interception process, this study was conducted in order to measure the throughfall, stem flow and interception loss and the factors that influence it. The assessment of throughfall and interception loss were carried out on study plot sized 100 x 100 meter in Dipterocarp Forest of Tasik Chini, Pahang. The study was conducted from October 2009 until January of 2010. Thirty tree samples are used and each tree is well-identified based on their species, family, diameter breast height (DBH), canopy size and its density. Four sets of throughfall were used to do throughfall measurements. Results of this study found that the value of throughfall and stem flow collected based on four rainfall events namely in October 2009 where 0.66 % (TF) and 99.34 % (SF), November 2009 – 0.54 % (TF) and 99.46 % (SF), December 2009 – 0.72 % (TF) and 99.28 % (SF) and January of 2010 – 0.49 % (TF) and 99.51 % (SF). Statistical analysis also indicates the existence of the relationship between total rainfall and interception loss with significant levels in 0.571 (r2) in December of 2009. This study provides important information that related to the hydrological cycle and how plant’s canopy can be acted as a medium of water balance in the environment

Influence of sintering temperature on the structural, electrical and microwave properties of yttrium iron garnet (YIG)

This study investigates the structural, electrical and microwave properties of yttrium iron garnet (YIG) which focuses on the parallel evolving relationship with their dependence on the sintering temperature. The iron oxide obtained from the steel waste product (mill scale) was used to synthesize YIG. The raw mill scale underwent the milling and Curie temperature separation technique to produce high purity iron oxide powder which is the main raw material in preparing and fabricating YIG through high energy ball milling (HEBM) process. Microstructural features such as amorphous phase, grain boundary, secondary phase and intergranular pores contribute significantly to the additional magnetic anisotropy and demagnetizing fields, affecting the electric and microwave properties accordingly. The increment in electrical resistivity and decrement in linewidth while the microstructure was evolving is believed to be a strong indicator of improved phase purity and compositional stoichiometry

Naturally acquired antibody response to Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax among indigenous Orang Asli communities in Peninsular Malaysia

Malaria remains a public health problem in many parts of the world. In Malaysia, the significant progress towards the national elimination programme and effective disease notification on malaria has resulted in zero indigenous human malaria cases since 2018. However, the country still needs to determine the extent of malaria exposure and transmission patterns, particularly in high-risk populations. In this study, a serological method was used to measure transmission levels of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax among indigenous Orang Asli communities in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in three Orang Asli communities (i.e., Pos Bihai, Pos Gob, and Pos Kuala Betis) in Kelantan from June to July 2019. Antibody responses to malaria were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using two P. falciparum (PfAMA-1 and PfMSP-119) and two P. vivax (PvAMA-1 and PvMSP-119) antigens. Age-adjusted antibody responses were analysed using a reversible catalytic model to calculate seroconversion rates (SCRs). Multiple logistic regression was used to investigate factors associated with malaria exposure. The overall malaria seroprevalence was 38.8% for PfAMA-1, 36.4% for PfMSP-119, 2.2% for PvAMA-1, and 9.3% for PvMSP-119. Between study areas, the proportion of seropositivity for any P. falciparum and P. vivax antigens was significantly highest in Pos Kuala Betis with 34.7% (p < 0.001) and 13.6% (p < 0.001), respectively. For all parasite antigens except for PvAMA-1, the proportion of seropositive individuals significantly increased with age (all p < 0.001). Based on the SCR, there was a higher level of P. falciparum transmission than P. vivax in the study area. Multivariate regression analyses showed that living in Pos Kuala Betis was associated with both P. falciparum (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 5.6, p < 0.001) and P. vivax (aOR 2.1, p < 0.001) seropositivities. Significant associations were also found between age and seropositivity to P. falciparum and P. vivax antigens. Analysis of community-based serological data helps describe the level of transmission, heterogeneity, and factors associated with malaria exposure among indigenous communities in Peninsular Malaysia. This approach could be an important adjunct tool for malaria monitoring and surveillance in low malaria transmission settings in the country

Seroepidemiological surveillance, community perceptions and associated risk factors of malaria exposure among forest-goers in Northeastern Thailand.

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Thailand. Continuous assessment and understanding of the behavior and perceptions related to malaria exposure in the high-risk group are necessary to achieve the elimination goal. This study aimed to investigate the parasite prevalence, seroprevalence rate, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and malaria risk factors in rural communities living close to a forested area in the northeastern part of Thailand. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in three forest-goer communities (i.e., Ban Khok, Ban Koh, and Dong Yang) located in Khamcha-i district, Mukdahan Province, Thailand, from July to August 2019. Demographic, socioeconomic information and KAP data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Parasite prevalence was determined by microscopy. Seroprevalence was determined via ELISA using two Plasmodium falciparum (PfAMA-1 and PfMSP-119) and two Plasmodium vivax (PvAMA-1 and PvMSP-119) antigens. Age-adjusted antibody responses were analyzed using a reversible catalytic model to calculate seroconversion rate (SCR). Malaria parasite was not detected in any of the 345 participants. The overall malaria seroprevalence was 72.2% for PfAMA-1, 18.8% for PfMSP-119, 32.5% for PvAMA-1, and 4.4% for PvMSP-119. The proportion of seroprevalence for P. falciparum and P. vivax antigens was significantly highest in Ban Koh (35.1%, P < 0.001) and Don Yang (18.8%, P < 0.001), respectively. For all parasite antigens except PvMSP-119, the proportion of seropositive individuals significantly increased with age (P < 0.001). Based on the SCRs, there was a higher level of P. falciparum transmission than P. vivax. Regarding KAP, almost all respondents showed adequate knowledge and awareness about malaria. Nevertheless, significant effort is needed to improve positive attitudes and practices concerning malaria prevention measures. Multivariate regression analyses showed that living in Ban Koh was associated with both P. falciparum (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 12.87, P < 0.001) and P. vivax (aOR 9.78, P < 0.001) seropositivities. We also found significant associations between age and seropositivity against P. falciparum and P. vivax antigens. The data suggest that seroepidemiological surveillance using AMA-1 and MSP-119 antigens may provide further evidence to reconstruct malaria exposure history. The absence of weak evidence of recent malaria transmission in Mukdahan Province is promising in the context of the disease elimination program

Evidence of Submicroscopic Plasmodium knowlesi Mono-Infection in Remote Indigenous Communities in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia

Malaysia has maintained zero cases of indigenous human malaria since 2018. However, zoonotic malaria is still prevalent in underdeveloped areas and hard-to-reach populations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of malaria among remote indigenous communities in Peninsular Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in six settlements in Kelantan state, from June to October 2019. Blood samples were tested for malaria using microscopy and nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) targeting the Plasmodium cytochrome c oxidase subunit III (cox3) gene. Of the 1,954 individuals who appeared healthy, no malaria parasites were found using microscopy. However, nPCR revealed seven cases of Plasmodium knowlesi mono-infection (0.4%), and six out of seven infections were in the group of 19 to 40 years old (P = 0.026). No human malaria species were detected by nPCR. Analysis of the DNA sequences also showed high similarity that reflects common ancestry to other P. knowlesi isolates. These findings indicate low submicroscopic P. knowlesi infections among indigenous communities in Malaysia, requiring PCR-based surveillance to support malaria control activities in the country