Awareness of computer ergonomic

Computer ergonomic is a medium of interaction between human and computer equipment that serves to prevent health problems to users. However, most users do not have formal knowledge on the importance of computer ergonomic. Therefore, a survey on whether computer users are aware of the importance of computer ergonomic had been carried out. The survey was conducted at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), with a total of 270 respondents which consists of 17 academic staff, 19 non-academic staff and 234 students from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. The results of this questionnaire were analysed using SPSS. From part I: The awareness of the correct sitting position, the respondent answered 7 questions for ‘no’ out of 9 questions. For part II: The awareness of computer ergonomic, the respondents answered ‘no’ for 4 questions out of 6 questions. Finally, for part III: The problems face by the respondents, respondents answered ‘no’ to 5 questions out of 8 questions. Many respondents suggested that exposure to computer ergonomic should be started from the primary school level. Most respondents said that the government or company do not provide exposure to computer ergonomic to their employees. They also stated that the lack of knowledge about computer ergonomic is the main cause why the users do not practice the science of ergonomic when using the computer. In conclusion, since users do not know the importance of computer ergonomic and they suggest that the computer ergonomic should be taught from school level

Visual problems of new Malaysian drivers

Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of poor visual acuity, colour blindness and visual field defect of new Malaysian drivers. Methods: A total of 3717 new drivers (50.2% males and 49.8% females) age 19±6 years, voluntarily participated in this study. Standard optometric apparatus such as LogMAR Charts, Ishihara plates and HandHeld Bernell Perimeter were used and standard procedures were applied. Results: The visual examination showed 6.7% (n=250) of subjects achieved less than 0.3 LogMAR with better eye whilst 2.2% (n=83) had failed the Ishihara Test (2.1% males and 0.1% females). Most of the affected drivers were deutranopia. Only 2094 subjects had their visual field using a mobile Handheld Bernell Perimeter. 1.72% (n=36) subjects have less than 120 degrees of peripheral field of vision. Conclusions: The visual status among new Malaysian drivers needs to be taken seriously to ensure safe driving. Other factors such as colour vision and visual field screening have to be considered seriously when evaluating the visual performance of a driver. Good visual performance is indispensible for safe driving

SELECTION AND REVIEW OF MEASUREMENT ITEM OF STUDENTS’ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The learning environment plays important roles in the cognitive, effective and social students. Reviewing the learning environment is given due attention to this day because of its importance in helping to improve learning outcomes. This study will look at the selection and review of the measurement items of learning environment factors in Technical Institutions in the country. Variables to be examined in this study are assessment, teaching approaches, learning community, learning resources, work load, the clear objectives. Respondents consisted of 455 final semester engineering students. Data were analyzed descriptively for reliability (Cronbach Alpha values) and factor analysis was used to obtain 6 factor solutions (Eigenvalues and KMO) using SPSS 17 software. Results showed that 6 factor solutions with Eigen values above 1.0. The value of Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy 0.868> 0.6 is adequate for inter-correlation while Barlett Test was significant(Chi Square = 5962.485, p <0.05). The anti-image correlation matrix by The Measure of Sampling Adequacy (MSA) is more than the value of 0.5. Items O2, PP6, PP7, PP5, P1, SP3 and SP4 dropped based on the criteria by Hair et al (2006), where each item should exceed the value of 0.50. Total variance explained for this loading was 61.51%assessment, teaching approach, learning community, learning resources, work load, clear objectives

Kemampuan motivasi luaran dalam membantu kecemerlangan akademik pelajar: satu kajian kes terhadap pelajar tahun tiga ijazah sarjana muda sains kejuruteraan awam dengan cpa>3.00 di kuittho.

Motivasi luaran merupakan salah satu faktor yang mendorong pelajar untuk mencapai kecemerlangan dalam akademik. Motivasi luaran ini boleh dibahagikan kepada lima faktor utama iaitu faktor keluarga, pensyarah, rakan sebaya, media massa dan kemudahan awam. Di sini satu kajian kes dilakukan dengan menggunakan kaedah soal selidik bagi melihat perkaitan antara kecemerlangan pelajar dengan faktor motivasi luaran. Kajian ini dilakukan ke atas 60 orang pelajar tahun tiga Ijazah Saijana Muda Sains Kejuruteraan Awam yang memperolehi CPA > 3.00 di KUiTTHO

Validation of learning environment inventory for secondary school contexts

This study was conducted to describe the validation of learning environment inventory (LEI) for secondary school contexts. A survey method was used for data collection through the 20-item LEI. This study consists of two phases. In Phase 1, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 21) involving data collected from 150 students, which resulted in the extraction of four factors related to learning environment; (a) Learner-centered, (b) Knowledge-centered, (c) Assessment-centered, and (d) Community-centered. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was carried out in Phase 2 with a new sample (N = 268) which resulted in strong model fit estimation. Such results confirmed the factor structure of Phase 1 and resulted in a final 12-item scale, which may be considered as an acceptable model

Kesan penggunaan peta minda digital terhadap pencapaian dan minat murid dalam penulisan karangan Bahasa Melayu

In line with the requirements of 21st-century learning, the use of a digital mind map was seen to be able to support learning based on the constructivism theory, where student-centred learning is highly emphasized. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using digital mind-map (Coggle) among Form 4 students in writing Bahasa Melayu comprehension. This study uses quantitative and pre-experimental single group design. A total of 40 Form 4 students were selected using purposive sampling as the respondents in this study. This study uses pre and post-test instruments. The pre-test and post-test data were collected and analyzed using statistical software, while the quantitative data of the questionnaire were analyzed by focusing on the percentage and frequency. The findings from the t-test showed that the pre-test score had a significant difference from the post-test score (t = -9.885, p = 0.000). This result shows that there was an increase in student achievement during post-test after using a digital mind map (Coggle) in writing Bahasa Melayu. The findings of the questionnaire which test interest and perception also show a high percentage and frequency. This proves that students are positive about the use of a digital mind map (Coggle) in writing Bahasa Melayu comprehension. The implications of the learning process are also discussed in this article

Pump power distribution in bidirectional pumped dual-stage L-band EDFA

Bidirectional pumped dual-stage L-band EDFA utilizing a single power splitter and pump laser has been presented in this paper. A power splitter has been used to distribute the pump power bidirectionally to pump two EDFs with different length. An average gain of 18.6 dB with average NF of 8.6dB has been attained when the signal is equal to 0 dBm ranging from 1570 nm to 1605 nm signal. By using a single pump simultaneously with low gain ripple of less than 0.7 dB throughout the L-band transmission window

Systematic review on knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and risk factors among young women

Introduction: Breast cancer is considered the primary cancer to affect women according to the global context. Due to its crucial escalation, it has become vital to inform the general population regarding breast cancer symptoms, risk factors and earlier detection methods. The main aim of the present study is to conduct a systematic review of breast cancer and the risk factors affecting young adult women. Methods: A systematic literature review was carried out to garner global studies on breast cancer risk factors as well as to understand the degree to which breast cancer and its associated risk factors are understood. The primary study included the exploration of databases and journal websites, PubMed, Google Scholar and Medline. The articles studied for the review was focused on the printed original English articles from the year 2008 to December, 2017. This review highlights the necessity for further studies regarding knowledge of breast cancer and its risk factors among young adult women are understood. Conclusion: Knowledge about breast cancer and its risk factors among young women was inadequate. Furthermore, cultural sensitivities should be adjusted to ensure optimal awareness among the public, in particular teenagers and young adult women. Intensive educational campaigns should be planned to increase breast cancer awareness in order to minimize the observed deficit of knowledge. The role of prevention and procedures to screen breast examinations in clinics as well as mammography should all be highlighted in order to achieve these goals and obtain the required data

Does personality influence web-based learning performance of novice programmers? A preliminary study

This paper presents a research investigating the effects of personality types and learning performance of student who learned introductory programming through content sequencing of web-based intstruction (WBI).A controlled laboratory experiment was conducted with the aim to understand whether personality types affect learning performance when students use the content sequencing system.Thirty eight first semester's students who enrolled in information technology (IT) program in a higher learning institution in Malaysia voluntarily participated in this study.Statistical analysis on the data from the experiment revealed interesting findings about the effect of personality on learning performance.This finding is discussed in relation to personality model for adaptive WBI

Board of director composition impact on financial distress

As the number of companies fall into financial distress increasing, while corporate governance is name to be one of the factors, more studies has focused on their relationship.Among the corporate governance mechanism being studied frequently is board of directors’ characteristics including board size, proportion of independent directors and potential duality.Those are the variables being examined in this paper.Based on the previous literature, however, there is no conclusive argument can be made on whether all these three variables are positively or negatively related to financial distress.The inconclusive argument could due to the type of data being employed, for example between financial and non-financial data