English Major Students’ Perceptions of Using Animated Cartoons on English Vocabulary Knowledge of Rare Words in Malaysia

The rapid developments throughout language technologies have catered tremendous chances for learning and teaching vocabulary in second language learning. The development of vocabulary knowledge does not merely oscillate in academic vocabulary, high frequency vocabulary and technical vocabulary, English major students should also need to learn low-frequency vocabulary or rare vocabulary which enhance their language proficiency. In order to accommodate students with vocabulary knowledge of rare words, it should come with the best resort of teaching technique that can help them to learn in a meaningful way. One of the rarely used multimedia tools is animated cartoons. This paper aims at exploring the students’ perceptions of using animated cartoons in improving their English vocabulary knowledge of rare words in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu. Employing a semi-structured interview, the qualitative data collection method was conducted. Employing the qualitative data collection method, semi-structured interviews were conducted to six students who learned vocabulary using animated cartoons to obtain their perceptions towards these multimedia materials in improving the English vocabulary knowledge of rare words. The results of semi-structured interviews highlighted the positive responses from the students who preferred animated cartoons as these materials in improving their English vocabulary knowledge of rare words. In conclusion, this study contributes to the current literature on English vocabulary learning of rare words by exposing and underlining the impacts of animated cartoons which provide opportunities for students to encounter a conducive technological-based learning environment

Physicochemical Technique in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Leachate Remediation: A Review

Leachate generation is among the main challenging issues that landfill operators must handle. Leachate is created when decomposed materials and rainwater pass through the waste. Leachate carries many harmful pollutants, with high concentrations of BOD, COD, colour, heavy metals, ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N), and other organic and inorganic pollutants. Among them, COD, colour, and NH3-N are difficult to be completely eliminated, especially with a single treatment. They should be handled by appropriate treatment facilities before being safely released into the environment. Leachate remediation varies based on its properties, the costs of operation and capital expenditures, as well as the rules and regulations. Up until now, much scientific and engineering attention was given to the development of comprehensive solutions to leachate-related issues. The solutions normally demand a multi-stage treatment, commonly in the form of biological, chemical, and physical sequences. This review paper discussed the use of contemporary techniques to remediate landfill leachate with an emphasis on concentrated COD, colour, and NH3-N levels with low biodegradability that is normally present in old landfill or dumping grounds in developing countries. A semi-aerobic type of landfill design was also discussed, as this concept is potentially sustainable compared to others. Some of the challenges and future prospects were also recommended, especially for the case of Malaysia. This may represent landfills or dumpsites in other developing countries with the same characteristics

Analisis Konsep Fisika Osilasi Terkopel pada Sistem Pegas Bermassa

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan frekuensi harmonik pada sistem pegas terkopel serta mengetahui pengaruh variasi massa terhadap frekuensi  harmonik pada sistem pegas terkopel yang disusun seri dan paralel. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif eksperimental. Data yang diambil untuk dianalisis berdasarkan percobaan secara langsung di Laboratorium Fisika Dasar Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Frekuensi harmonik pada rangkaian seri berturut-turut adalah 1,29 Hz; 1,25 Hz; 1,05 Hz; 1,04 Hz; 0,94 Hz; 0,86 Hz; 0,81 Hz sedangkan pada rangkaian paralel 2,71 Hz;  2,50 Hz; 2,23 Hz; 1,92 Hz; 1,84 Hz; 1,75 Hz; 1,61 Hz. Massa mempengaruhi nilai frekuensi yang dihasilkan. Semakin besar massa, maka frekuensi yang dihasilkan semakin kecil. &nbsp

Quality of Life of Youths with and without Disabilities: A Comparative Study

Introduction: The objective of this paper is to compare the self-perceived Quality of Life (QOL) of youths with and without disabilities using WHOQOL-BREF instrument. Methods: A comparative study design was used in this study. A total of 300 disabled students and 523 non-disabled students (Controls) from Malaysian Higher Learning Institutions were involved. Data were collected by face to face interviews using WHOQOL-BREF instrument. The calculation of the mean score of each domain is using computational methods have been provided by WHO in manual WHOQOL-BREF. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the characteristics of the respondents. The t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the mean scores of each domain with selected type of socio-demographics. Results: Mean age of disabled students were 21.7 years old (SD = 1.9), while non-disabled students were 22.34 years old (SD = 2.59). Overall mean score QOL Controls are higher than disabled students. Except in the social relationship domain, the disabled, students have significantly higher score compared to controls in domain physical, psychological and environmental. There are no significant differences in Overall QOL, physical, social relationship and environment between fields of study of controls. No significant different on overall QOL between types of disabilities, but, there are significant differences in the mean score between the types of disabilities with physical and social relationship domains. Conclusion: The mean score overall QoL of disabled students is significantly lower as compared to the non-disabled students. There are four items were identified as a factor contributes to lower overall QOL disabled students compare to controls. The items are two from social relationship domain (personal relationship and social support) and also two from global items (overall quality of life and general health) Keywords: WHOQOL-BREF; disabilities; university students, quality of life; comparative stud

Pattern of occupant injury for real frontal crashes in malaysia

More than 8.2 million police reported motor vehicles crashed, resulting in 67,882 fatalities and over 140,000 injured victims from 2009 to 2018 recorded by Ministry of Transport, Malaysia. Many accidents reported involving with passenger vehicles including driver’s injury were due to frontal accidents

Investigation the effect of different fraction EG : H the stability of tio2 nanofluid

Numerous studies show that a tiny quantity of nanoparticles that have been added to conventional fluids improves thermo-physical properties significantly. This research focuses on improving and evaluating thermal fluid stability and thoroughly investigates various factors contributing to the enhancement of the thermophysical properties of the base fluid. The initial stage of the preparation of nanofluid is the synthesis of nano-sized solid particles using a suitable technique, and these particles then are dispersed in base fluids such as Ethylene Glycol, and distilled water. This research focuses on the sonication process and pH modification as two strategies for maintaining the stability of nanofluids. Visual observation of base fluid composition (EG: HO), zeta potential analysis, and UV-Vis spectroscopy are frequently used methods to analyze the stability of nanofluids. Previous research discovered that types of nanoparticle, particle volume concentration, pH, temperature, and base fluids all have a major influence on the stability of nanofluid properties. The preceding mass ratios are as follows: 20:80, 40:60, 60:40, 80:20, and 100, and the weight of TiO2 is 0.077 g with a volume fraction of 0.1 %. When the EG and distilled water ratios reached 80:20 and 100 EG at pH 5, the particle size of TiO2 was 21nm and the stability of TiO2 substantial. Finally, this research also presented the findings and strategies to enhance the stability of the properties as well as the factors influencing TiO2 nanofluid stability

First systematic study of late pleistocene rat fossils from Batu Caves: new record of extinct species and biogeography implications

This paper presents the first systematic study of rat (Murinae) isolated dental fossils collected from Late Pleistocene (66000 years ago) cave breccia deposits in Cistern Cave, Batu Caves, Selangor. The cave is partly deposited with fine, coarse and pebbly breccia mixed with abundant mammal fossil cemented to the wall and ceiling of the cave. A total of 39 specimens of teeth and jaw fragments of Murinae were recovered among other large and small mammal remains. Dental morphology and size comparisons suggest that the fossils belong to extinct and extant species which occurred in Peninsular Malaysia and adjacent regions. The species identified are Chiropodomys gliroides, Leopoldamys sabanus, Leopoldamys minutus, Maxomys whiteheadi, Maxomys rajah and Rattus rattus. Almost all species identified from the fossils are known as markers for lowland forested environments

Public perception towards the image and reputations of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Bandaraya Melaka Campus / Nur Najmi Azmi...[et.al]

In this era, there are plenty ways to channel information or messages to the public . Public are the most important audience to an organization. Public also have their own role especially in the public relation industry. An addition, public and organization assist and help each other. As Public Relations practitioner, the purpose of public relations is to conducting, evaluating on a programmed, action and communication. This procedure is done to have the mutual understanding in an organization with the stakeholders. Other than that, this method and procedure also help the informants to achieve the public understanding that is necessary to an organization or institutions. Hence, this report examines the public perception towards Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Bandaraya Melaka Campus. The purpose of this study is to determine that the public perception towards the image and reputations of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Bandaraya Melaka Campus. This research also conducted to fmd out how perceptions from public can affect UiTM images and how this organization handles the crisis and issues. The method of this research is qualitative which is In Depth Interview

The Grease Formulation Using Waste Substances From Palm Oil Refinery And Other Industrial Wastes: A Review

Many applications use Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE) despite being considered hazardous waste from the palm oil refinery process. Its production increases yearly, similar to waste cooking oil (WCO). The SBE is known as a thickener in grease formulation. The same goes for red gypsum, waste motor oil, stearic acid, and lithium hydroxide monohydrate. They are all considered thickeners but have different durability in protecting base oil in grease. Then, previous studies revealed their performances with side effects detection against the environment and human bodies. Cooking oil is a heat transfer medium for serving foods with higher amounts of unsaturated fatty acids. The number of fatty acids might change after cooking oil consumption and become highly demanded due to the chemical properties of density, viscosity and fatty acids. Nowadays, people lack awareness of the importance of recycling palm oil waste. They intend to dispose of it instead of recycling it for sustainable energy resources. Therefore, this paper will discuss the grease formulation, contaminant available in WCO, its treatment, issues regarding different thickener consumption, treatment against Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE), and propose the safe thickener and additives for future intakes. This study found that adding Fume Silica (F.S.) as a thickener and Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) enhanced the grease stability. Further treatment against SBE (remove residue oil) and WCO (metal elements, undesired impurities and water content) is necessary for providing good quality formulated grease