Design and fabricate biaxial loading fixture / Mohd Zaid Nordin.

Biaxial fixture is the devices that locate at universal tensile machine to study the materials strength properties. In this project, a fixture for the biaxial loading testing is design and analyze for using at the Universal testing Machine. The basic biaxial test can be used to measure basic material properties of the behavior with specific features of interest under biaxial loading conditions. The biaxial load-ing fixture must be in the suitable size that can be apply on the machine and can be expend into var-iable size according to the specimen that want to be tested. Firstly, stress analysis and exact as pos-sible must be carried out. Without reliable stresses acting on a body, it is impossible to continue fur-ther analysis. An experimental method for precisely measuring the stress-strain distribution and pre-dicting the material behavior under certain specialized service conditions has been developed using inplane biaxial testing. The requirement for an ideal biaxial testing is that the stress and strain distri-bution in the gage area of the specimen therefore to fulfill this requirement, the fixture must always obey all the mechanical strength rule and properties. The results of testing such are important for the characterization of the material properties and the development of constitutive laws that can be used for predictive purposes. Therefore it clarifies the extent. Finally the analysis of biaxial fixture to which biaxial testing can be used for determining the elastic properties of these materials. Moreover, it is shown that certain assumptions underlying the analysis of planar biaxial tests are inconsistent with the classical linear theory

Regression between headmaster leadership, task load and job satisfaction of special education integration program teacher

Managing school is a daunting task for a headmaster. This responsibility is exacerbated when it involves the Special Education Integration Program (SEIP). This situation requires appropriate and effective leadership in addressing some of the issues that are currently taking place at SEIP such as task load and job satisfaction. This study aimed to identify the influence of headmaster leadership on task load and teacher job satisfaction at SEIP. This quantitative study was conducted by distributing 400 sets of randomized questionnaires to SEIP teachers across Malaysia through google form. The data obtained were then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and AMOS software. The results show that there is a significant positive effect on the leadership of the headmaster and the task load of the teacher. Likewise, the construct of task load and teacher job satisfaction has a significant positive effect. However, for the construct of headmaster leadership and teacher job satisfaction, there was no significant positive relationship. This finding is very important as a reference to the school administration re-evaluating their leadership so as not to burden SEIP teachers and to give them job satisfaction. In addition, the findings of this study can also serve as a guide for SEIP teachers to increase awareness of the importance of managing their tasks. This study also focused on education leadership in general and more specifically on special education leadership

Organizational commitment of Vocational College Teachers in Malaysia

This study aimed to validate factors related to organizational commitment among teachers in vocational colleges in Malaysia. As we know, the commitment given to the organization will make the organization manageable. However, there are issues regarding the commitment given by the teachers in vocational colleges, which has led to poor performance of college organizations. Some studies have found that factors such as narrative commitment, affective commitment and ongoing commitment cause the overall commitment to the organization to be disrupted. In this study, a fully quantitative approach is used to determine factors in the organization commitment of vocational college teachers. The questionnaire was administered to 264 vocational college teachers in three states in Malaysia namely Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor. The data obtained were then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS 21 application. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to obtain factor loading for each element obtained namely narrative commitment, affective commitment and continuous commitment. The analysis results show that the factors reflect the appropriate fit and meet all the criteria for validation. Therefore, the findings of this study can further confirm previous findings on this issue

Special elements and values needed in leadership for special education

Educational leadership is very important in determining the success of an educational organization, especially in schools. Effective leadership is more needed when it involves more challenging and diverse situations such as in special education. Many competent school leaders have succeeded in making the school organizations they lead as successful. Nevertheless, the same leaders are seen to be less effective on leadership in special education. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the elements and added value that a leader must have to lead special education effectively. This qualitative study was conducted by involving an interview session with 20 special education teachers in the state of Johor, Malaysia. Their perceptions and opinions are analyzed to obtain the relevant elements and added value. As a result of the thematic analysis conducted, there are five additional elements that need to be practiced by special education leaders in schools in each situation, namely loving, caring, sensitive, friendly and cooperative network. These five elements were agreed upon by the respondents involved and should be given attention in every decision made by leaders in special education. It is hoped that the findings of this study can help special education leaders in schools to practice effective leadership and in turn lead the continued success of special education

Meta analysis for special education leadership in Malaysia

The leadership of the headmaster as the school's chief administrator is crucial in determining the school's direction of success. Practiced leadership also reflects school culture and teachers' performance. This will help to ensure the success of the students. School leadership is synonymous with a variety of styles such as autocratic, democratic, Laissez Faire, transformational, distributive, instructional and many other styles of leadership. All of these leadership styles also occur in the community of schools with special education programs and special needs students. This meta-analysis was conducted to explore previous studies on special education leadership in Malaysia from 2011 to 2020. Although there are many studies on special education leadership abroad, there are still few studies in Malaysia. Based on the search, there are only seven studies published on special education leadership in Malaysia. The analysis conducted for these seven studies found that there are certain elements in explaining special education leadership in Malaysia. These studies also found that special education teachers in primary and secondary schools involved. In addition, this study also focused on the main findings of each study conducted. This study also examines the methodology of the study used. The findings of this study are intended to help future researchers conduct research on special education leadership in Malaysia. In addition, this analysis also suggests some ideas for further research

Vocational College teachers in Malaysia: confirmatory factor analysis for job attitude

This study aimed to validate elements of job attitudes that influence organizational commitment among vocational college teachers in Malaysia. Job attitude is often seen as something that makes a teacher successful or u nsuccessful in carrying out his or her job at school. Negative job attitudes reflect that a teacher's commitment to the school organization is not as expected. Previous studies have found that cognitive, affective and behavioral elements are strongly associated with job attitudes. Therefore, this quantitative study was conducted to confirm the elements related to job attitude among vocational college teachers. The questionnaire was administered to 264 vocational college teachers in Malaysia randomly. The data obtained were then analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS 21 software. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to obtain factor loading for each element obtained namely cognitive, affective and behavior. The analysis results show that the factors reflect the appropriate fit and meet all the criteria for validation

HEADMASTER LEADERSHIP EFFECT ON TASK LOAD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION INTEGRATION PROGRAM TEACHER

Purpose of the Study: The leadership of a headmaster at the school has a major influence on school management and teacher management. These influences also impact the task load of the Special Education Integration Program (SEIP) teacher. Various studies have been conducted in Malaysia and abroad on this issue. Based on previous studies and research on existing leadership theories, five leadership factors impact the SEIP teacher's task load, namely leadership style, attitude, knowledge, experience, and qualifications. The purpose of this study is to determine whether these factors affect the task load of the SEIP teacher. Methodology: A fully quantitative method was used in this study by distributing a set of online questionnaires to SEIP teachers across Malaysia using the Google for platform. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) through AMOS software is used for data analysis purposes. Main Findings: The findings show that all the factors mentioned in the leadership style, attitude, knowledge, experience, and competency of achievement are validated as influences on the SEIP teacher's task load. There have been several studies examining the leadership factor affecting the task load of the SEIP teacher, but the application of the CFA approach using AMOS is still underdeveloped. Therefore, the findings of this study can further confirm previous findings on this issue. Application: This research can be useful for the headmaster and the SEIP teachers to give their best in school management. Novelty: It is common to read about the issue for this research is the premier school, but this research was based on the special education field

Work attitude, organizational commitment and emotional intelligence of Malaysian vocational college teachers

Emotional intelligence plays an important role in motivating a person to commit to a job. A person’s attitude while carrying out work makes emotional intelligence directed towards good productivity in the organization. This situation is also a major issue among vocational college teachers in Malaysia. There are issues where these teachers are unable to give a firm commitment to their organization due to their work attitude and emotional intelligence. This quantitative study was conducted to explore the relationship between work attitudes, organizational commitment and emotional intelligence among vocational college teachers in Malaysia. This study involved 263 respondents consisting of vocational college teachers throughout Malaysia. Analysis with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach using Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) software was conducted. The results of the analysis show that, there is a significant positive relationship between work attitudes, organizational commitment and emotional intelligence. Therefore, this study can be used as a guide to stakeholders in managing vocational colleges, teachers and organizations properly

Maqasid syariah dalam pelancongan menurut Islam / Nor Azlina Abd Wahab … [et al.]

Aktiviti pelancongan merupakan sebahagian daripada rutin kehidupan manusia yang sentiasa ingin merasai ketenangan, keseronokan dan kebahagiaan. Dalam al-Quran terdapat surah yang secara jelas menggalakkan aktiviti melancong, antaranya, dalam surah al-Naml, ayat 69 yang bermaksud “Katakanlah (wahai Muhammad), mengembaralah kamu di muka bumi, kemudian perhatikanlah bagaimana buruknya kesudahan orang-orang yang berdosa itu”. Berdasarkan saranan tersebut, maka Islam sentiasa menggalakkan umatnya melancong untuk memerhati dan menikmati keindahan alam dan juga memikirkan tentang kekuasaan Allah SWT serta melakukan pencerapan bagi memenuhi keperluan hidup serta melaksanakan tanggungjawab sebagai khalifah di muka bumi ini. Sehubungan itu Islam telah menggariskan panduan bagi memastikan aktiviti pelancongan selari dengan kehendak syarak dan dengan itu menepati makna ibadah dalam aktiviti tersebut. Dalam konteks ini aktiviti tersebut sewajarnya mengambil kira lima perkara asas yang disebut sebagai daruriyyat al-khams iaitu pemeliharaan terhadap agama, nyawa, akal, maruah dan harta. Kertas kerja ini akan membincangkan tentang lima perkara teras yang menjadi intipati penting maqasid syariah dalam aktiviti pelancongan menurut perspektif Islam. Metod penulisan ini adalah berdasarkan kepada rujukan dan penelitian terhadap dokumen-dokumen dari pelbagai sumber seperti artikel, jurnal, buku, brosur dan kajian-kajian imperikal. Penelitian terhadap sumber primer dan sekunder ini akan dilakukan bagi mendapat maklumat berkaitan konsep maqasid syariah, pelancongan menurut perspektif Islam serta penerapan maqasid syariah dalam konsep pelancongan. Kajian mendapati agama Islam sangat menggalakkan aktiviti pelancongan dalam memenuhi keperluan fitrah semulajadi manusia dan pada masa yang sama aktiviti tersebut perlulah berlandaskan tuntutan syarak serta memenuhi maqasid syariah seperti mana yang digariskan dalam ajaran Islam

Vocational College teachers in Malaysia: emotional intelligence

This study aimed to validate factors related to emotional intelligence that influence organizational commitment among vocational college teachers in Malaysia. To this day, the issue of emotional intelligence remains a major cause of teacher commitment to their organization, especially among vocational college teachers. Studies have found that self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management are key elements in emotional intelligence that influence the organizational commitment of vocational college teachers in Malaysia. Therefore, this quantitative study was conducted to confirm the elements related to emotional intelligence. The questionnaire was administered to 264 vocational college teachers in Malaysia randomly. The data obtained were then analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS 21 application. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to obtain factor loading for each element obtained namely self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. The analysis results show that the factors reflect the appropriate fit and meet all the criteria for validation