Strategi pembangunan program homestay Kampung Kangkar Merlimau

Kampung Kangkar Merlimau pernah diwartakan sebagai kawasan Pelancongan Agro sebelum ini oleh Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa Negeri Johor pada tahun 1993 (Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa, 2007). Pembangunan pelancongan tersebut telah mendapat kerjasama dari Jabatan Pertanian untuk membantu komuniti yang terlibat dalam menyediakan perkhidmatan inap desa (homestay). Walau bagaimanapun, pada tahun 2005 Jabatan Pertanian telah menarik diri dari usaha sama tersebut disebabkan pembangunan program homestay yang tidak menggalakkan. Kajian ini dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti tahap kemahiran, pengetahuan, dan penglibatan ketua, di samping mengenal pasti sama ada terdapat perbezaan tahap kemahiran antara komuniti yang menjalani latihan dan tidak menjalani latihan kemahiran, untuk membangunkan program homestay yang lepas di Kampung Kangkar Merlimau. Kaedah persampelan yang digunakan ialah kaedah persampelan bertujuan, iaitu keadaan di mana pengkaji memilih sampel berdasarkan pengalaman dan pengetahuan tentang kumpulan yang akan dikaji sahaja. Jadi dalam kajian yang dijalankan, sampel yang diambil berjumlah 81 orang penduduk yang pernah terlibat dalam program homestay sahaja. Hasil kajian didapati skor min untuk tahap kemahiran,pengetahuan, dan penglibatan ketua adalah 2.99, 3.04, dan 2.76, dan ini menunjukkan bahawa ketiga-tiga tahap tersebut adalah sederhana. Melalui kajian ini juga, didapati terdapat perbezaan signifikan tahap kemahiran komuniti yang menjalani latihan dan tidak menjalani latihan kemahiran, kecuali untuk tahap kemahiran komunikasi didapati tiada perbezaan yang signifikan. Oleh itu, kemahiran dan pengetahuan komuniti serta penglibatan ketua dalam menjayakan program homestay di Kampung Kangkar Merlimau ini perlu dipertingkatkan lagi

E-Pembelajaran Untuk Matapelajaran Ekonomi

The study was carried out in order to produce a prototype courseware for economics subject. This is done due to lack of local e-learning materials and to assist economics teaching with the inclusion of multimedia and interactive elements in the teaching materials. Analysis, Design, Development, Implementanon and Evaluation (ADDIE) is the system methodology used in the study. The prototype was written in a compact disc. Thirty three students from Politeknik Mua'dzam Shah Jitra, Kedah tried and tested the courseware. They found that the courseware was interesting and combinations of multimedia elements in the courseware were useful in studying the subject

Penghasilan dan penilaian modul pengajaran kendiri pengenalan kepada perakaunan: satu kajian kes di Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan

Kajian ini cuba memperkenalkan penggunaan modul pengajaran kendiri (MPK) sebagai alat bantu mengajar yang berkesan dalam pengajaran mata pelajaran Pengenalan Kepada Perakaunan. Fokus kajian ini ialah untuk mengenalpasti sikap pelajar terhadap kaedah pengajaran bennodul dan melihat sama ada terdapat perbezaan pencapaian antara kumpulan eksperimen iaitu pelajar yang mengikuti kaedah pengajaran bennodul dan kumpulan kawalan iaitu pelajar yang mengikuti kaedah pengajaran tradisional. Responden terdiri daripada 60 orang pelajar Diploma Akauntansi Semester Satu Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Dapatan data diperolehi melalui pengedaran soal selidik dan menjalankan tuian fonnatifke atas pelajar. Kepuhlsan kajian dibuat berdasarkan hasil peratusan, min dan markah pelajar. Hasil kajian menunjukkan, sikap pelajar terhadap penggunaan modlll pengajaran kendiri (MPK) dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran adalah sangat positif Di dapati, pelajar kumpulan eksperimen memperlihatkan pencapaian yang lebih baik dalam ujian fonnatifyang dijalankan. Sementara pelajar kllmplilan kawalan pula, memperlihatkan pencapaian yang kurang memuaskan. Dengan ini dapat dirumuskan, bahan modlll pengajaran kendiri (MPK) berpotensi di ketengallkan dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran mata pelajaran perakaunan. Semoga dengan kajian ini dapat memberi manfaat kepada semlla pensyarah Perakaunan dan pelajar Diploma Akallntansi di polite],,:nik-politeknik di selumh Malaysia

The effect of economic situation on construction business in Malaysia

Malaysian construction industry is one of the economic sector that contribute to Malaysian gross domestic product (GDP). Despite the contribution percentage of Malaysian construction industry to GDP averagely 3 to 5 percent of GDP, and the importance of construction industry is undeniable. In order to extend the knowledge of this economic sector, this research has been done in order to study the effect of economic situation on construction business in Malaysia. Selangor state was selected as a case study. This study used the construction value and changing behavior of construction participants that cause by challenges that exist in current economic situation as dependent variable. Multiple regression analysis has been used along with the Pearson correlation test in order to identify the correlation between variables gathered in this study. The overall result indicated that, the GDP per capita and domestic credit to private sector is significant in explaining Malaysian construction value with the correlation value at 0.828 and 0.006 accordingly. On the other hand, only material issue challenge is significant in explaining changing behavior of construction participants with correlation value is 0.441. Main contribution of this study is that in order to understand construction business, GDP per capita and domestic credit to private sector along material issue is the main factor that need to understand in order to integrate the knowledge of construction business with economic and construction participant’s behavior

Green Cement with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

In the midst of increasing awareness of global warming, geopolymer-based cement has been recognized as one of the feasible solutions in reducing the emission of contributed by oil well cementing. Nevertheless, it is important for the developed geopolymer cement to possess specific oil well requirement and durable in extreme condition in order to substitute the conventional Portland cement. The use of geopolymer in cement system was widely tested and claimed to be an ideal alternative. However, this new cement system needs comprehensive study to yield better advantages of it. In this research, the main objective was to evaluate the geopolymer cement performance in terms of mechanical properties under extreme wellbore condition, as well as rheological behaviour, density and filtration loss. This research utilized the combination of low calcium (ASTM class F) fly ash and silica fume as the main substitute materials varying in terms of mix proportion. The base case and five samples were cured at 120°C and at 4000 psi pressure to simulate wellbore condition. The results indicate a significant pattern in geopolymer cement strength development with increasing curing time ideally with 40% fly ash and 60% silica fume while standard cement degrades. The higher silica fume content provides early and greater strength attainment. Geopolymer cements lies in ideal plastic viscosity range with sample D (40% fly ash, 60% silica fume) exhibit comparable high yield point to standard G cement. The pattern in density measurement meanwhile shows that the incorporation of silica fume helps in producing lower density slurry. All geopolymer cements show better fluid loss properties. Overall, geopolymer cement exhibit significant strength development and better properties compared to conventional cement but special consideration must be made in elevated curing temperature

Comparison between mechanical and manual manuring towards cost and labour saving in oil palm plantation / Iqbal Hakeem Shamsuri

The research was run to compare which fertilizer application technique is more efficient in terms of productivity of each day of manuring program and lower cost including variable cost and fixed cost of each techniques. The test was run in an area where mechanical spreader is applicable and also manual technique with a team of 5 workers in applying fertilizer. The type of fertilizer used in this study was Ammonia Sulphate (AS) fertilizer which was one of the main fertilizer to supply sufficient nitrogen (N) nutrient to each matured palm. The study found out that mechanical spreader has higher average of productivity; 154 Bag/day, compared to manual; 96 Bag/day. The cost per hectare also shows that mechanical spreader; RM5.44/ha, is lower compared to manual; RM8.09/ha. Moreover, the hectare coverage per day shows that mechanical; 38.8Ha/day, is more efficient compared to manual; 24.2Ha/day. Lastly, the average workers used by mechanical (2 workers/day) is lower that using manual which need (5 workers/day)

Organizational Justice As a Determinant of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment : A Study Among Lecturers and Assistant Registrars in Universiti Utara Malaysia

The purpose of this study was to identify how perception of equity and justice played an important role in employees’ satisfaction and commitment to the organization. This study examined the role of demographic factors as a moderator in linking organizational justice and job satisfaction and organizational commitment in higher institution. It is also was done to determine whether there are differences between lecturers and assistant registrars on satisfaction and commitment to the organization. This study involves lecturers and assistant registrars in Universiti Utara Malaysia. The population of this study is about 1012 for lecturers and 48 for assistant registrars. The sample for lecturers included all the lecturers in the selected faculties. While the sample for assistant registrars were using its population. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed and as a result, they were only 153 usable questionnaires, which is 119 for lecturers and 34 for assistant registrars. The various instruments were used in the questionnaire which is Distributive Justice Index, Procedural Justice Scale, Job Diagnosis Survey, and Organizational Commitment Questionnaire. The reliability of the instrument used is high, which is ranging from 0.9056 to 0.9507. The findings in this research are determined by using correlations and regression and the comparison made by using T-test analysis and Anova. Using this kind of analysis, the hypotheses generated could be determined whether to be rejected or accepted, All six hypotheses were accepted. In the last chapter, some recommendations have been made for future use of the researcher to enhance the added value of this research especially in this academic field

Stail Kepimpinan Pentadbir Sekolah Menengah Di Daerah Kubang Pasu

This research project focuses on the perception of secondary school teachers in the district of Kubang Pasu towards leadership qualities of school principals. It also discussess the effect of school climate on leadership. The research is based on demographic features such as sex, age, teaching experience, service category and position held. A total of 138 secondary school teachers are chosen from six different schools in the district of Kubang Pasu as respondents. Two instruments are used in the research. The first instrument is the Leadership Behavior Description Questionaire (LBDQ) It is used to measure teacher's perception. Another instrument is the School Climate Profile CFK Ltd. is used to measure the school's climate. The result shows that the most dominant leardership styles are based on success orientation. The hypothesis is supported by various analysis and tests such as the descriptive analysis, t-test, one way ANOVA test and Pearson's Correlation Analysis. One way ANOVA test and t-test show a significant relationship between teachers perception and principals leadership styles based on gender, service category, positions and age. On the other hand, based on teaching experience the research shows that there is no significant difference between teachers perception and leadership styles. Pearson's Correlation Analysis shows that the school's climate has no significant negative effect on instructive leadership. In fact, there is also a positive relationship between the school climate and the supportive, participative and success orientated styles of leadership. The researcher suggests that more leadership programmes are needed so that schools can be improved