Perceptions of technology : a Malaysian primary education perspective : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education at Massey University

Malay language throughoutThis study investigates the perceptions of technology held by Malaysian in primary education. In particular, the study looks into students' understandings of and attitudes towards technology. The study was carried out with 521 primary students, 272 girls and 249 boys, and 28 of their teachers in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. A case study design, using a measure of student perceptions of technology consisting of a writing/drawing activity, a picture quiz, and a technology questionnaire, teacher interviews and curriculum content analysis was employed in this study. The findings from this study show that students' understandings of technology are low. Like the findings obtained elsewhere, students associate technology with products, especially high-tech products and electrical appliances. A comparison by gender, however, shows that there is significant difference in the understanding of technology between boys and girls. Meanwhile, in the comparison related to ethnicity, native students' understandings of technology are slightly lower than those of non-native students. In the comparison by location, the findings show that rural students tend to associate technology with building and low-tech products, while urban students tend to associate technology with computers. Malaysian students' attitudes towards technology, however, are positive. This finding parallels findings obtained in Australia, England, New Zealand and elsewhere. Comparison by gender, ethnicity and location shows that there is no apparent difference between boys and girls and between urban and rural students interest in technology. However, native students are more interested in technology as compared to non-native students, while urban students are more positive about the social aspects of technology. This view about technology among students corresponds to the views held by teachers and as stated in the technology curriculum documents

Traffic related air pollution and its impact on respiratory health among children

Exposure to traffic related air pollution (TRAP) is a public health concern particularly in children, who are one of the most susceptible groups of the population. Children are more vulnerable to such exposure by virtue of their increased susceptibility and the higher doses received. The materials for this review was obtained from several online databases ; PubMed, Proquest, Scopus, Springerlink and Science Direct (year 1990 to 2018). In this review, we emphasized several relevant studies on respiratory health effects among children living in the proximity to heavy traffic area and focus on the factors, which contributed to the severity of the health outcomes. Short term TRAP exposure reduces lung function, increases respiratory symptoms and incidence of asthma and allergic diseases especially for those who living within 75 m from the heavy traffic area. Preventive measures must be taken in order to protect children from exposure to traffic air pollutants

Analisis Pengaruh Work Life Balance Dan Burnout Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Pada Bank Muamalat Indonesia KC Medan Balai Kota

The purpose of this study was to analyze whether there is an effect of work life balance and burnout on job satisfaction among Bank Muamalat Indonesia KC Medan Balai Kota employees, the object of this study were all 30 employees at Bank Muamalat KC Medan Balai Kota, using quantitative research methods. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant influence between work life balance on employee job satisfaction at Bank Muamalat Indonesia KC Medan Balai Kota. Prove that the value of F count is 12.516 F table 3.34. In the partial test (t), the work life balance variable has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction, this is evidenced by the results of t count t table (3.888 2.051). The Burnout variable has a negative and insignificant effect on employee job satisfaction, this is evidenced by t count t table, namely (-1.082 2.051). The results of the coefficient of determination test showed that 48.1% of job satisfaction (Y) was influenced by the variables work life balance (X1) and burnout (X2), while the rest were influenced by other variables that were not examined in this study

Menghidupkan Identitas Kepulauan Riau Melalui Seni Tari Tradisional

This article was created with the aim of seeing the extent of the identity of Riau Islands through the art of dance known in the community and trying to revive the identity of traditional dance through documentation of the dance movement itself. Thus, the problem in this research is focused on traditional dance movements that are indeed the identity of Riau Islands identifiers, namely malay dance movements. This research was conducted by exploring the roots of the dance from art actors directly through interviews and documenting them. Through the collection of dance movement information is then documented so that it can be seen or read by all people. So that traditional dance as the identity of Riau Islands is well documented. Based on the results of the rersponden assessment, 61% stated that knowing and knowing the traditional dance of Riau Islands, the rest stated that less knowing the traditional dance. Art performances can only be enjoyed on certain occasions. To overcome this, one way to bring traditional dance identity to life is to gather information related to traditional dances and document them in the form of photos, videos and books, increasing the frequency of dance performances

The Effect Of Counseling About Drugs On Knowledge And Attitudes At SMP Negeri 1 Loghia

Edukasi pencegahan narkoba harus dimulai saat masa remaja melalui pengetahuan dan sikap, sehingga remaja bisa menjauhi dan tidak mencoba-coba untuk menggunakan narkoba. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penyuluhan tentang narkoba terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap pada siswa SMP Negeri 1 Loghia. Jenis penelitian pra-experimen menggunakan one group pretest-posttest design. Teknik pengambilan sampel proportionate stratified dan random sampling melibatkan 52 siswa kelas VIII. Analisis data menggunakan non-parametrik melalui uji wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah diberikan penyuluhan tentang narkoba, data menunjukkan bahwa sebelum dilakukan penyuluhan pengetahuan siswa cukup (48,1%) dan kurang (51,9%), sedangkan sesudah dilakukan penyuluhan meningkat kategori cukup (7,70%) dan baik (92,3%). Terdapat perbedaan sikap siswa sebelum dan sesudah diberikan penyuluhan tentang narkoba, data menunjukkan bahwa cukup (23,1%) dan kurang (76,9%). Setelah diberikan penyuluhan kategori baik (57,7%) dan cukup (42,3%). Hasil analisis p-value 0,000 artinya p-value<0,05. Hasil uji pengetahuan 0,000 sedangkan sikap 0,000. Artinya terdapat pengaruh penyuluhan narkoba terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap pada siswa SMP Negeri 1 Loghia. Diharapkan kepada pihak sekolah meningkatkan penyuluhan narkoba, khususnya Dinas Pendidikan, BNNK menggiatkan penyuluhan di sekolah sebagai upaya meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap siswa tentang narkoba

Pengaruh Media Traffic Card dengan Metode Jigsaw untuk Meningkatkan Pola Asuh Balita Pencegahan Stunting

Stunting masih menjadi masalah gizi yang terjadi di Indonesia. Hal ini menghambat pertumbuhan tubuh karena kekurangan zat gizi. Data stunting Kabupaten Muna tahun 2021 adalah 31,90%. Faktor stunting adalah kurangnya jumlah makanan yang dikonsumsi, infeksi, pola asuh yang kurang, dan pengetahuan ibu. Tujuan penelitian mengetahui pengaruh media traffic card dengan metode jigsaw untuk meningkatkan pola asuh balita mencegah stunting. Metode penelitian one-group pretest-posttest design. Teknik simple random sampling melibatkan 21 sampel ibu balita. Analisis data uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian rata-rata pola asuh pemberian makan sebelum 61,9 dan sesudah perlakuan 87,6. Pola asuh rangsangan psiko-sosial sebelum 77,6 dan sesudah perlakuan 94,2. Uji statistik masing-masing p=0,000 (p<0,05). Ada pengaruh pola asuh pemberian makan dan pola asuh psiko-sosial terhadap media traffic card dengan pendekatan jigsaw untuk meningkatkan pola asuh balita mencegah stunting. Edukasi gizi dengan pendekatan jigsaw sangat menarik dan bermanfaat untuk diterapkan pada ibu balita karena menggunakan pembelajaran kooperatif berkelompok sehingga diharapkan dapat mencegah stunting

Analysis Of Humidity, Temperature, Working Period, And Personal Protective Equipment In Home Industry At Gold Craftsmen

Home industries, especially at gold craftsmen in Malimongan Village, Makassar City, working indoors can experience pressure on hot and cold. In addition, the working period has been decades and used personal protective equipment are rarely used at gold craftsmen as protection from exposure of toxic in the work of environment. This study aims to analyze of humidity, temperature, working period, and used of personal protective equipment in home industry at gold craftsmen. This type of research is a descriptive survey. Direct collection was used a thermohygrometer, Samples of 30 houses, interviews through questionnaires at gold craftsmen amounted to 30 human sample were chosen using the simple random sampling. The analyzed using the frequency distribution of each variable. The results showed that the humidity in the room was mostly 66,7% not eligible requirements and 33,3% qualified requirements, an average of 62,90%. Most of the air temperature 86,7% not eligible requirements and 13,3% qualified requirements, an average of 32,430C. The working period at gold craftsmen >5 years is 96,7% and working <5 years is 3,3%, the working period between 3-32 years, an average of  15,57 years. Respondents never used of personal protective equipment such as face mask 93,3% and 6,7% sometimes used by towel for cover their nose. It is expected in home industry needs to increase ventilation in the workspace so that air of circulation can enter properly. In addition, at gold craftsmen need used of  personal protective equipment while working

Indoor Air Quality and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among staff in two different private higher learning institution settings in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

Purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) among staff in two different settings of Private Higher Learning Institutions in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The differences in building setting which are retrofitting and purposed-built building may have different IAQ levels and ventilation system efficiency as well as different in number of reported SBS. 120 respondents consist of male and female administrative staff from Building A and B were participated in this cross sectional comparative study. SBS symptoms measured using validated questionnaire from modified IAQ and Work Environment Symptom Survey while IAQ parameters measured using IAQ devices. Result shows that symptoms of SBS which is stuffy or irritated nose (OR=2.99, 95% CI=1.14-7.88) and fatigue, unusual tiredness or drowsiness (OR=2.58, 95% CI=1.12-5.97) shows a significant association in Building A and B. Besides, there was no significant association between the reported SBS with level of IAQ in Building A and B, however Building A shows an insignificant OR with increasing risk of developing SBS among staff office. After controlling the confounder, there was no significant association between reported SBS with indoor air pollutant in Building A, however result shows an increase risk with insignificant OR of developing SBS when exposed to CO2 (OR=1.92, 95%CI=0.49-7.46), temperature (OR=1.54, 95% CI=0.38-6.19), bacteria (OR=1.72, 95% CI=0.46-6.42) and fungi (OR=1.72, 95% CI=0.46-6.42). While for Building B, there is a significant increased risk of developing SBS when exposed to CO2 (OR=1.67, 95%CI=0.42-5.79), temperature (OR=1.49, 95% CI=0.07-32.36) and bacteria (OR=1.29, 95% CI=0.42-3.99). As a conclusion, purposed-built building is more suitable for the construction of college compared to retrofitting building since retrofitting building showed higher levels of pollutants which exceed the permissible limit. Thus, a proper maintenance of ventilation systems and good housekeeping should be practiced as well as control the source of IAP in the office

Association between air pollutants with FeNO among primary school children at petrochemical industries

Children's increased risk of respiratory diseases is possibly due to air pollutants exposure. This study aims to determine the association between air pollutants and respiratory inflammation among school children at petrochemical industries in Kemaman, Terengganu. A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among selected healthy school children from primary schools in Kemaman. Questionnaires were used to determine reported respiratory symptoms. Indoor exposure to PM2.5 in classrooms was measured using DustTrak DRX Aerosol Monitor; VOCs using PbbRAE, while NO2 and SO2 using LaMotte Air Sampler. Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) was measured by instructing respondents to exhale directly into the NIOX MINO device. The median and interquartile range of concentration of PM2.5, VOCs, NO2 and SO2 in classrooms and homes of studied group was higher than the values in comparative group at p<0.001. FeNO shows a significant difference between studied and comparative group at p<0.001. NO2 and SO2 were found to be significantly associated with FeNO at p<0.05. Exposure to NO2 and SO2 is associated with FeNO in petrochemical industries area suggesting that greater exposure may influence children’s respiratory health

CAMPUR KODE BAHASA ALAY DI KALANGAN REMAJA SMP TARUNA SURABAYA TIMUR

Campur kode adalah peristiwa pencampuran dua bahasa atau lebih dalam situasi berbahasa dan tidak ada situa siapapun yang menuntut pencampuran bahasa itu. Pada penelitian ini, campur kode merupakan pencampuran unsur-unsur bahasa alay kedalam bahasa Indonesia padaRemaja SMP Taruna Surabaya Timur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan wujud-wujud campur kode yang terjadi pada bahasa Remaja SMP Taruna Surabaya Timur, yaitu penyisipan unsur bahasa alay yang berwujud kata , frase, klausa, baster, dan pengulangan kata.  Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik simak lanjutan, teknik rekam, teknik pengkodean, dan teknik transkrip. Teknik analisis data yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode distribusional. Hasil analisis data dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan hal-hal berikut: Terdapat 85 penyisipan unsur yang berwujud kata, terdapat 13 penyisipan unsur yang berwujud frase, terdapat 7 penyisipan unsur yang berwujud klausa, terdapat 11 penyisipan unsur yang berwujud baster, dan terdapat 16 penyisipan unsur yang berwujud perulangan kata dalam dialog remaja SMP Taruna Surabaya Timur. Lima unsur tersebut terwakili oleh campur kode bahasa alay dan bahasa daerah (Jawa)