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Using Social Media To Support Descriptive Essay Writing And Online Interaction At Undergraduate Level: A Mixed Method Study
(2024-01)
Rashid, Muhammad
This mixed method study aims at investigating the effectiveness of social media as mediating tools to support (a) descriptive essay writing and (b) online interaction at undergraduate level. To substantialize the aim of the study, the researcher selected three intact classes of BS (Bachelor of Science) 4th semester enrolled in a public sector Graduate College in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. To validate the study, a pilot study was conducted prior to the main study.
The Effectiveness Of Fire Safety Measures Of Government Hospital Buildings In Johor, Malaysia
(2023-02)
Othman, Jamil Hj. Abdullah @
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biopolyesters with thermoplastic properties that are biocompatible and biodegradable. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB)] is the most common PHA produced by various microorganisms, but its application is limited due to its stiffness. Incorporating a secondary monomer such as 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) contributes to several PHA properties improvement, including flexibility, elasticity, and biodegradability. High-cost oleic acid and organic acids are preferred by most PHA-producing bacteria as the carbon sources for poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) [P(3HB-co-3HV)] production. This study demonstrated the evaluation of a lipase genes-harbouring transformant for PHA production from palm olein and 1-pentanol as alternatives to oleic acid and valeric acid. In this study, a clone, Cupriavidus malaysiensis USMAA2-4ABH16 which is the transformant of C. malaysiensis USMAA2-4 was successfully constructed. C. malaysiensis USMAA2-4ABH16 harbouring expressible Cupriavidus necator H16 lipAB genes accumulated more than 60 wt% of P(3HB-co-3HV) using palm olein and 1-pentanol as the carbon sources. Nucleotide sequence alignment of the lipAB insert showed 100% identities with C. necator H16 lipAB genes and expect value of 0.0. C. malaysiensis USMAA2-4ABH16 showed 4-fold higher growth and 8-fold higher lipase activity compared to C. necator H16 under cobalt and alcohol stress.
Investigating Tesl Curriculum Using Tpack For 21st Century Learning Skills: A Case Study In An Institute Of Teacher Education In Malaysia
(2023-01)
Quinie Ong, Kooi Loo
Education 5.0 is about using technology as an enabler to add value and increase effectiveness to improve learning. However, the issue on the poor quality of ICT integration in the teaching of English as a second language still persists. To address this problem, this study investigated the TESL planned curriculum, delivered curriculum and experienced curriculum in an Institute of Teacher Education (ITE) in Malaysia. The main aim of this case study was to investigate the use of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge for 21st century learning skills (TPACK21cls) in the curriculum by integrating the SAMR model to gauge the stages of ICT use. Qualitative data methods include document analysis, interviews and reflections while data analysis was based on data reduction into themes through coding processes and final representation of findings. The findings revealed that the planned curriculum emphasised the development of pre-service teachers’ Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge. TPACK21cls was missing in the rationales and learning outcomes of the course summaries. As for the delivered curriculum, the participants were confident with their Technological Knowledge but the knowledge to use ICT to teach in their T&L was mainly learnt by their experiences as students. They applied how they used ICT for their assignments and tutorial tasks into their T&L during practicum. Nevertheless, the lecturers, being digital immigrants, were able to plan tasks using ICT tools at modification stage.
Hubungan Antara Inovasi Peribadi, Sokongan Penyelia, Sokongan Rakan Sekerja, Komitmen Terhadap Organisasi Dan Prestasi Kerja
(2022-12)
Jaafar, Norsabrina
Pekerja yang berprestasi tinggi antara penentu dan penting didalam menjadi peneraju kecemerlangan negara. Ini adalah kerana kemajuan dan pembangunan negara terletak pada produktiviti dan kemahiran setiap individu yang bergelar pekerja. Peningkatan dan pengukuhan produktiviti pekerja antara pendekatan yang boleh diambil bagi memesatkan pertumbuhan negara dalam pelbagai sektor. Bagi memastikan produktiviti tersebut prestasi pekerja harus dikaji dari masa kesemasa. Ini kerana terdapat pelbagai masalah yang menjadi punca kemerosotan prestasi kerja antaranya seperti kurangnya sifat inovasi peribadi, tiada sokongan penyelia dan rakan sekerja serta tiada komitmen terhadap organisasi. Usaha inovatif juga diperlukan untuk menaikkan prestasi pekerja bagi meraih manfaat dan potensi sepenuhnya. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang telah dinyatakan, tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji hubungan antara tiga pemboleh ubah inovatif dan prestasi kalangan pekerja di University College of Yayasan Pahang (UCYP). Sebanyak 300 borang kajiselidik diedarkan kepada pekerja pelbagai peringkat dan sebanyak 158 borang yang telah dikembalikan namun hanya 126 sahaja data lengkap yang boleh direkodkan. Selain menyediakan beberapa bukti penting baru berkaitan hubungan antara inovasi peribadi, sokongan penyelia, sokongan rakan sekerja, komitmen terhadap organisasi dan prestasi di kalangan pekerja, kajian ini juga memberi implikasi penting kepada para pengurus dan pembuat dasar disamping mendedahkan skop yang sebagai cadangan untuk penyelidikan masa depan.
Diversification And Firm Value: Analysing The Role Of Managerial Ability, Corporate Governance And Ceo Characteristics
(2023-02)
Lee, Chyn Hwa
Diversification is a hugely popular growth strategy among Malaysian firms. However, in light of the diversification discount and subsequent refocusing efforts of Western firms in recent decades, it is essential to re-examine whether diversification creates value for firms critically. Addressing the diversification premium/discount conundrum, this study explores whether managerial ability influences the relationship between diversification and firm value. In addition, this study examines CEO personal attributes that are compatible with diversified firms, an aim motivated by the upper echelon theory. Furthermore, agency theory demonstrates that managers have the tendency to be involved in agency issues. Thus, this study investigates whether the moderating effect of managerial ability on the relationship between diversification and firm value will be further enhanced when firms have good corporate governance. The sample data includes all KLSE-listed firms across nine sectors: consumer products, construction, industrial products, technology, IPC, hotel, plantation, properties, as well as trading and services. Nine years (2009 to 2017) of firm annual data were collected from the Datastream/Worldscope database. Information on CEO attributes (age and education) and corporate governance (ratio of independent director and duality) was manually collected from annual reports.

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