El proceso de aprendizaje en cultura de la cuarta revolución industrial 4.0 (4IR)

This study is focus to emergence of a new technology known as ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ or the Industrial Revolution 4.0 has led to the current development of technology that predicts 50 billion electronic devices will interact with each other. Meeting the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, all students at the Institute of Higher Education (IPT) need to be prepared with this new era. Accordingly, a study was conducted on 30 students of the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FTSM) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Bangi, Selangor. This study aims to identify the level of knowledge, willingness and skills among students to pursue the Challenge of Industrial Revolution 4.0. This research is a descriptive study which use Likert scale. The data was analyzed using SPSS software. The findings show that the students’ knowledge level towards the Industrial Revolution 4.0 is at a moderate level. Meanwhile, the study also found that student readiness was at moderate level. The findings also found that the skills level towards the Industrial Revolution 4.0 is at a moderate level. Researchers suggest that students should focus on maintaining the identity, sustainability of the mind, culture and the identity of students in the face of the new National Development and Transformation Plan 2050. Students need to get out of the habit and master the 4C elements of Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity.Este está studio enfocado al surgimiento de una nueva tecnología conocida como ‘La Cuarta Revolución Industrial’ o la Revolución Industrial 4.0 ha llevado al desarrollo actual de tecnología que predice que 50 mil millones de dispositivos electrónicos interactuarán entre sí. Al enfrentar los desafíos de la Revolución Industrial 4.0, todos los estudiantes del Instituto de Educación Superior (IPT) deben estar preparados para esta nueva era. En consecuencia, se realizó un estudio en 30 estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Información y Tecnología (FTSM) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) en Bangi, Selangor. Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar el nivel de conocimiento, disposición y habilidades entre los estudiantes para perseguir el Desafío de la Revolución Industrial 4.0. Esta investigación es un estudio descriptivo que utiliza la escala Likert. Los datos se analizaron utilizando el software SPSS. Los resultados muestran que el nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes hacia la Revolución Industrial 4.0 está en un nivel moderado. Mientras tanto, el estudio también encontró que la preparación de los estudiantes estaba en un nivel moderado. Los resultados también encontraron que el nivel de habilidades hacia la Revolución Industrial 4.0 está en un nivel moderado. Los investigadores sugieren que los estudiantes deben centrarse en mantener la identidad, la sostenibilidad de la mente, la cultura y la identidad de los estudiantes frente al nuevo Plan Nacional de Desarrollo y Transformación 2050. Los estudiantes deben salir del hábito y dominar los elementos 4C de Critical Pensamiento y resolución de problemas, comunicación, colaboración y creatividad

Assessing primate’s pelage colour using RGB method in Malayan Pale-thighed Surili (Presbytis siamensis siamensis)

The Red, Green and Blue (RGB) colour model has been used to investigate relationships between primates' physiological and colour data. This study uses the RGB method to determine various pelage hues in white-thighed surili at different latitudes in Peninsular Malaysia. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) represents the lowland while Genting Highlands and Fraser’s Hill represent the highland area. Results indicated that no significant values were found based on the sample t-test on every section of the samples except on the nose (Green). Our findings can be utilised further for systematic and population genetic studies of Presbytis siamensis siamensis in Peninsular Malaysia

Prevalence of urinary incontinence, its risk factors and effect on the quality of life in women after their first delivery / Bahiyah Abdullah … [et al.]

Although urinary incontinence is commonly associated with increasing parity, there is however a lack of published data on urinary incontinence among primiparous women. This study aims to determine its prevalence among primiparous women at 6-8 weeks postpartum, its risk factors and effects to their quality of life. Methods: This is a crosssectional study involving primiparous women at 6-8 weeks postpartum. Women in their third trimester were recruited using convenience sampling. Data were obtained using a study proforma, and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short Form (ICIQSF) over a face-to-face interview. The same questionnaire with additional enquiries on delivery was completed over a telephone interview at 6-8 week postpartum. Data were analysed using chi-square and simple logistic regression tests contained in the Statistical Package for Social Science version 20.0. Results: Three hundred and six women participated in this study. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in the third trimester of pregnancy was 34.3% (95%CI: 29.0, 39.7) and dropped to 5.2% (95% CI: 2.7, 7.7) at 6-8 weeks postpartum. Childhood enuresis and postpartum body mass index were the two factors that showed significant association with postpartum urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence in 95 (31%) women had resolved by 6-8 weeks postpartum, whereas 10 (3.3%) women still had persistent symptom. A small proportion of women (2.0%) developed urinary incontinence in the postpartum period. Majority of women with urinary incontinence did not feel it significantly affected their quality of life. The ICIQ- SF mean score was 6.13 (range 2- 12). Conclusions: Postpartum urinary incontinence is rather uncommon among primiparous women and does not seem to affect their quality of life. Childhood enuresis and postpartum BMI were risk factors associated with postpartum urinary incontinence

Marketing Mix Influence on Consumer Buying Behavior: A Case Study on the Cosmetics Industry

Purpose: This purpose of this manuscript is to study the effect of marketing mix on consumer purchasing behaviour in the context of the Malaysian cosmetics sector.   Theoretical framework: The conceptual model for this study was developed based on previous research in the field of consumer behaviour and marketing globally. The conceptual model has four variables that affects consumer purchasing behaviour   Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument in the form of a structured questionnaire was designed based on a careful review of pertinent literature. This study collected empirical data from 240 respondents of cosmetic customers. Multiple regression is used to test the significance of the research model.   Findings: Promotion and location are significant predictors of consumer behaviour. Promotion and location have a substantial impact on customer purchase behaviour in the local cosmetics business, although goods and price have no significance effect   Research, Practical & Social implications:The implication drawn from this study aids marketing managers to focus their resource on the key variables that consumer buying behaviour.   Originality/value: This study contributes information to the academia and practitioners on marketing factors that can improve the sales performance and give the organization a competitive advantage in the marketplace

Enhancing Employability and Empowerment: Unveiling Factors within PERDA-TECH for Sustainable Development

In the contemporary landscape of education, fostering graduates' employability has emerged as a vital concern for educational institutions and policy makers, particularly within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) and Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8). This paper delves into the employability dynamics of graduates from the PERDA-TECH program, a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative operating under the auspices of the Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA). In the quest for a competitive edge within the workforce, TVET programs hold the promise of cultivating a skilled labor pool that aligns with the workforce demands, thus bolstering economic growth (SDG8). However, a comprehensive analysis of the graduate employability facets is indispensable to address the nuanced requirements of the job market. Existing studies have outlined seven pivotal employability skills, encompassing interpersonal skills, critical thinking, self-improvement, resourcefulness, ICT proficiency, fundamental aptitudes, and information literacy. Additionally, employers place premium emphasis on attributes such as social acumen, management proficiencies, creative thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and critical analysis. Aligned with these imperatives, the PERDA-TECH Malaysia Skills Training Programme seeks to equip graduates with competencies tailored to amplify their employability prospects. Nonetheless, the insights from the PERDA 2020 Outcome Assessment report reveal a gap in the comprehensive understanding of graduate feedback and employability determinants. This study endeavors to bridge this gap by methodically examining the factors influencing graduates' employability within the PERDA-TECH program. Employing a quantitative approach, the study encompassed survey responses from 226 graduates. The findings unveiled a noteworthy 71.3% (162 graduates) employed, 21.2% (48 graduates) pursuing further education, and 7.1% (16 graduates) currently unemployed. Encouragingly, a significant proportion of graduates secure employment within six months of graduation, substantiating the program's efficacy in catering to market needs (SDG8). The factors influencing employability were dissected into three categories: graduate attributes, learning outcomes, and market dynamics. This holistic analysis enhances the alignment of the program's objectives with SDG4's emphasis on quality education and SDG8's pursuit of decent work and economic growth. This study underscores the symbiotic relationship between relevant and skill-centered education, graduates' market readiness, and sustainable economic development. As a result, it contributes not only to the advancement of knowledge but also to the realization of SDG4 and SDG8, enlivening the overarching mission of fostering inclusive education and propelling economic progress

Kajian kepuasan pelaksanaan sistem pengajian tiga (3) semester berbanding sistem pengajian dua (2) semester di Universiti Utara Malaysia

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti tahap kepuasan pelajar-pelajar Sarjana, pensyarah dan juga kakitangan pentadbiran terhadap pelaksanaan sistem pengajian tiga semester.Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kuantitatif melalui pengedaran soalselidik.Seramai empat ratus tiga belas orang responden terlibat dalam kajian yang melibatkan tiga kategori iaitu para pelajar semester A102, pensyarah yang terlibat dengan pengajaran bagi sesi A102 dan staf pentadbiran dengan pengumpulan maklumat berdasarkan jadual kerja, rekod sistem GAIS dan maklum balas daripada staf pentadbiran di Kolej Sastera dan Sains, Kolej Perniagaan dan juga Kolej Undang-Undang, Kerajaan dan Pengajian Antarabangsa.Soalselidik yang digunakan dalam kajian ini melibatkan dua bahagian iaitu bahagian A berkaitan dengan demografi responden dan bahagian B pula melibatkan soalan-soalan tentang permasalahan yang dihadapi terhadap pelaksanaan sistem tiga semester.Analisis statistik yang digunakan dalam kajian ini analisis deskriptif dan juga analisis inferensi. Hasil kajian ini mendapati bahawa pelajar menyatakan masalah utama yang dihadapi selepas pelaksanaan sistem tiga semester ini ialah berkaitan dengan masalah pembelajaran atau akademik.Bagi pensyarah pula, didapati bahawa masalah utama yang dihadapi ialah tidak dapat memenuhi tanggungjawab hakiki mereka iaitu dari segi pembahagian masa untuk menyelia pelajar sarjana dan Doktor Falsafah (PhD) dengan tugasan pengajaran dalam sistem tiga semester.Bagi staf pentadbiran pula, analisis mendapati permasalahan utama yang dihadapi ialah berlakunya pertindihan tugas dalam kalangan staf pentadbiran dan juga bebanan tugas yang semakin meningkat.Implikasi daripada kajian ini pelaksanaan sistem tiga semester telah menimbulkan masalah bukan sahaja kepada pelajar namun juga menimbulkan kesan kepada pensyarah dan juga staf pentadbiran

Kesan rawatan krim ekstrak air kacip Fatimah (Labisia pumila) terhadap analisis gen yang terlibat dengan proses penyembuhan luka melalui kajian in vitro model kulit manusia 3D dan in vivo model tikus

Kajian ini melaporkan kesan rawatan bagi dua sediaan krim yang masing-masing mengandungi 1% ekstrak air bagi dua varieti L. pumila iaitu var. alata dan var. pumila terhadap penyembuhan luka melalui uji kaji menggunakan model tikus dan model kulit manusia 3D EpidermFull Thickness (Mat Tek, USA) melalui penentuan penutupan luka dan analisis pengekspresan gen terpilih bagi mekanisme penyembuhan luka tisu kulit (gen TGF-1, IL-6, EGF, CBL dan COL3A1 untuk tikus; gen IL-10, TGFβ-1 dan COL3A1 untuk manusia) menggunakan pendekatan tindak balas berantai polimerase kuantitatif (qPCR). Selepas rawatan, kawasan luka pada kulit bahagian atas badan tikus diukur pada hari ke-2, ke-5 dan ke-8, serta disampel untuk analisis pengekspresan gen. Bagi uji kaji in vitro tisu binaan kulit manusia, perubahan terhadap setiap lapisan luka yang dibuat pada binaan tisu kulit tersebut dicerap melalui pemerhatian histologi dan dianalisis bagi profil pengekspresan gen berdasarkan sela hari ke-2, ke-5 dan ke-6. Rawatan krim ekstrak air L. pumila kedua-dua varieti didapati hanya berkesan membantu penutupan luka bagi tikus betina iaitu 79.58% bagi var. alata pada hari ke-5 rawatan dan 75.97 dan 95.04% bagi var. pumila masing-masing pada hari ke-5 dan ke-8 rawatan tetapi tidak berkesan kepada tikus jantan. Namun begitu, dari segi tempoh penutupan luka lengkap, didapati kesemua rawatan menunjukkan luka ditutup lebih cepat berbanding kawalan (17 hari) iaitu di antara 12 sehingga 13 hari. Analisis gen bagi sampel luka tikus menunjukkan peningkatan aras gen hanya melibatkan gen IL-6 untuk tikus jantan yang dirawat dengan L. pumila var. alata iaitu sebanyak 1722784 salinan mRNA pada hari ke-2 rawatan, gen CBL untuk tikus betina yang dirawat dengan L. pumila var. alata berjumlah 46137 salinan mRNA pada hari ke-5, dan gen COL3A1 bagi rawatan L. pumila var. alata untuk kedua-dua kumpulan jantina, iaitu masing-masing 2.44×108 salinan mRNA (betina) dan 3.91×108 salinan mRNA (jantan). Berdasarkan pemerhatian histologi sampel luka model kulit manusia 3D, rawatan kedua-dua varieti L. pumila menunjukkan kesan pengunjuran sel daripada kawasan luka pertumbuhan tetapi analisis gen tidak menunjukkan perubahan yang tidak signifikan terhadap gen kajian. Secara keseluruhannya, hasil kajian ini dapat menunjukkan potensi L. pumila dalam penyembuhan luka tetapi perlu dimantapkan lagi pada masa hadapan melalui strategi uji kaji in vivo dan in vitro yang lebih optimum

Brand image benefits and halal destination loyalty: Are they truly linked?

The HALAL tourism is flourishing in its own right as an industry, where Malaysia is the world's leading Halal industry with Halal tourism destination making a significant contribution to overall economic growth. However, to secure this reputable image Malaysia has to build a strong brand image groundwork for future sustainability. By obtaining a combination of brand image benefits and destination loyalty model, this study, therefore, aims to examine whether there is a significant relationship between brand image benefits (i.e. symbolic, functional, social, and experiential benefits) and destination loyalty among tourists visiting Malaysia as a brand of Halal tourism destination. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather information from 300 selected respondents and analyzed it using Smart PLS. Results revealed that symbolic, functional, and experiential benefits have a significant relationship with destination loyalty among tourists visiting Malaysia. The theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed and the future improvement of the research is suggested

Innovative Formulation and Characterisation of Grease Made from Waste Engine Oil

Lubricating grease is usually produced from mineral oil, making the relationship between grease and mineral oil unavoidable. Formulation of grease from waste oil can reduce the dependency of the grease industry on mineral oil as well as help to reduce the waste generation of used oil. This study aims to produce fumed silica (FS) grease from waste engine oil (WEO) and analyse the properties of the formulated grease. The method started with treating WEO to remove any contaminants in the used oil. After that, the greases are produced using a weight percentage ratio before being examined for consistency, oil separation, oil bleeding, FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) analysis, and corrosiveness. In terms of uniformity, oil separation, and oil bleeding, WEO percentage content had a substantial impact on the findings. The FTIR demonstrated that synthetic greases had the same spectra when evaluated between 500 cm-1 and 4000 cm-1. The grease's corrosiveness is low, as determined by class 1 corrosiveness toward the copper strip. However, the grease properties differ when consistency, oil bleeding and oil separation test is done. Higher oil content in grease produced high oil bleeding and separation but low consistency. As a conclusion of the results, fumed silica grease with oil percentages of 83 and 82 have the most grease-like features, showing that the grease fits the traits' requirements. Based on the investigation's findings, it was established that WEO may be used as a base oil in grease formulation and that the grease's properties are satisfactory