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Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2018

This study was conducted to determine and compare the kinetics during step forward lunge (SFL) an... more This study was conducted to determine and compare the kinetics during step forward lunge (SFL) and jump forward lunge (JFL) in badminton. Fifteen university badminton players (mean age = 22.07 ± 1.39 years old) were recruited and were assigned to perform SFL and JFL while holding a badminton racquet using their dominant hand. For both dominant and non-dominant leg, all the force variables during JFL were significantly higher compared to SFL. Results also showed that time to peak force and stance time was significantly shorter during SFL compared to JFL. Besides that, all the forces variables were greater in the dominant limb compared to the non-dominant limb. Time to peak force and stance time were also shorter in dominant limb compared to the non-dominant limb. To conclude, coaches and athletes need to be aware of the mechanical demands during both lunge method and the assymetries that exist in terms of force production between both sites of limbs.

Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2014

Little research has been done to investigate the relationship between autonomy and learning style... more Little research has been done to investigate the relationship between autonomy and learning styles. This paper presents research findings that address the relationship of language learning autonomy with learning styles in eastern context. Data from 360 Form 6 students at Selangor, Malaysia were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Pearson Product-Moment. In addition, stepwise regression procedures were applied to explore the highest to the least contribution of different learning styles to language learning autonomy. The obtained quantitative results indicated that most Malaysian students are auditory learners. Besides, correlational analyses determined that students’ language learning autonomy was significantly and positively related to each learning styles, except individual and group learning styles. Surprisingly, the highest contribution of learning styles to autonomy belonged to auditory and visual learning styles, suggesting that having auditory or visual learning styles do ...

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membina satu instrumen penilaian bagi menilai amalan pentaksiran guru ... more Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membina satu instrumen penilaian bagi menilai amalan pentaksiran guru Matematik sekolah menengah. Instrumen ini adalah berbentuk rubrik dua lapis. Berdasarkan tinjauan literatur, instrumen kajian dibina merangkumi dua komponen utama: (1) ciri-ciri sedia ada yang dimiliki guru; serta (2) amalan yang dilakukan. Komponen pertama terdiri daripada empat konstruk iaitu kepercayaan dan nilai guru, pengetahuan, kemahiran dan sikap. Komponen kedua, amalan yang dilakukan guru terdiri daripada lima konstruk iaitu blueprint mata pelajaran, hasil pembelajaran, hasil sasaran yang dijangka, folio A dan folio B. Adalah diharapkan artikel ini dapat memberi gambaran mengenai instrumen penilaian amalan pentaksiran guru Matematik sekolah menengah yang dibina.

Statisik melaporkan Mahasiswa Non-Muslim memeluk agama Islam di IPT semakin meningkat walaupun ti... more Statisik melaporkan Mahasiswa Non-Muslim memeluk agama Islam di IPT semakin meningkat walaupun tidak mempunyai pengkalan data terancang dan kemaskini. Terdapat pelbagai faktor yang menyumbang kepada proses membuat keputusan untuk memeluk Islam dan kepuasan sepanjang menghayati Islam. Secara amnya, objektif kajian adalah untuk mengetahui dari sudut penilaian Mahasiswa Non-Muslim terhadap potensi dakwah di IPT serta meneroka permasalahan, ekspektasi dan realiti yang dihadapi oleh Mahasiswa Muslim Baru di IPT serta bentuk sokongan yang diperlukan. Sejumlah 15 buah IPT dijadikan lokasi sampel kajian yang terdiri daripada 234 Mahasiswa Non-Muslim dan 66 Mahasiswa Muslim Baru. Pendekatan kajian dikenali sebagai Interaction Survey Method”. Instrumen kajian meliputi tiga set instrumen untuk menilai 13 faktor yang telah dikenalpasti. Tiga set instrumen dan satu set instrument temubual digunakan oleh penyelidik. Satu sesi temubual (indepth interview) dilakukan untuk mendapatkan maklumat terpe...

WSEAS Transactions on Information Science and Applications archive, Aug 1, 2009

... Identification of learners' attitudes toward statistics based on classification of d... more ... Identification of learners' attitudes toward statistics based on classification of discriminant function. Zamalia Mahmud. Pages: 1259-1268. ... expand. Students' understanding of plagiarism and collusion and recommendations for academics. Zaigham Mahmood. Pages: 1349-1358. ...

In national perception, education is essentially for all. This is fundamental to all-round develo... more In national perception, education is essentially for all. This is fundamental to all-round development, material and spiritual. It refines sensitivities and perceptions that contribute to national cohesion, a scientific temper and independence of mind and spirit-thus furthering the goals of socialism secularism and democracy enshrined in our constitution. The objective of the study focuses on achievement of children with learning disability in science. There are 5 null hypothesis tested in this research. The sample used in this study includes 35 children with learning disabilities in experimental group and 42 children with learning disabilities in control group. The different views taken on special education have ignited spark of controversies over segregating some children from the mainstream and providing them with extra opportunities. There are arguments for and against both special education and integrated education. Special education means the specifically designed instruction ...

Asian Journal of University Education, 2021

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of study skills training on the... more The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of study skills training on the qualitative academic achievement of girl high school students. This study was conducted by using an experimental design with pretest, posttest, and follow-up with the control group. The participants were 32 students from girl high school students of Tehran which were selected by cluster random sampling from girl high schools and then randomly assigned into control and experimental groups (Each group consisted of 16 students). The instruments used were Dortaj Qualitative Academic Achievement Questionnaire and Motevalli Study Skills Training Module. The experimental group received 8 sessions of psycho-educational group therapy and the control group did not receive any training. Two-way repeated-measures ANOVA was utilized for the analysis of data. Results revealed that there was a significant increase in qualitative academic achievement between pretest with post-test and follow-up among the experimental group. Moreover, there was a significant increase in qualitative academic achievement between post-test and follow-up in the experimental group with the control group. Additionally, the results showed that there is a significant increase in self-efficacy, planning, and motivation and also a significant decrease in emotional effects and lack of outcome control. In conclusion, the results of this study indicated that on the basis of deficit theory using learning and study skills training can lead to enhance student's skills to improve qualitative academic achievement. Further studies are required to examine whether exposing students to study skills training programs can lead them to enhance their qualitative academic achievement.

The following report is the result of a preliminary investigation in the development of a theoret... more The following report is the result of a preliminary investigation in the development of a theoretical framework for investigating ICT integration, particularly in TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) teacher training. The study is primarily an empirical effort to develop a theoretical framework for investigating ICT integration in TESL teacher training. In identifying the predictive variables for the framework, the researchers conducted an intensive review of the literature which included a review of various models used in studies on ICT integration. The contributing variables identified in the present study were age, gender, experience, ICT proficiency, attitude, access to ICT infrastructure, support services, and exposure to ICT professional development programmes. In developing the framework, the study sought to determine the extent to which the observed variability in ICT integration could be predicted by these factors. The sample comprised 266 respondents working at ...

International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2021

The purpose of the review article is to deepen the understanding of cultural diversity in terms o... more The purpose of the review article is to deepen the understanding of cultural diversity in terms of cognitive processes to avoid cultural conflicts such as misunderstanding and miscommunication. In this review, we found that there is a link that connected some cognitive processes with culture from various perspectives in our recent findings. The overall research findings suggested that there are pieces of evidence of how culture can play a role and differ from other cultures in cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, and creativity. Evaluation and the measurement of the culture and cognition by the researchers in the studies were included in this review together with the results of the findings and some future implications for further research proposed by the researchers of the study in some studies reviewed. We will also review how people of various cultures adapt their cognition which differs them from other cultures in some studies. In conclusion, we hope that more factors should be considered for cross-cultural studies in cognition, and further critical interpretation is needed in this review article to made people realize the diversity of cognition in culture and accept it.

International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT), 2016

AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana program Memperkukuh Bahasa Inggeris (MBI) s... more AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana program Memperkukuh Bahasa Inggeris (MBI) sekolahrendah di Kelantan menepati arahan pekeliling perbendaharaan Bil.2 Tahun 2012. Pekeliling tersebutmengetengahkan “Bajet Berasaskan Outcome” (OBB) yang mewajibkan setiap program yang dijalankanmembuat penilaian terhadap program tersebut dari aspek keberkesanan, kesesuaian, kecekapan dankeekonomian. Namun begitu, artikel ini hanya membincangkan aspek keberkesanan program sahaja.Kajian kuantitatif ini berasaskan tinjauan dengan menggunakan borang soal selidik rubrik dua lapis (DLR)dan diedarkan secara rawak kepada guru sekolah rendah bandar dan luar bandar di negeri Kelantan.Sebanyak 62 buah sekolah dengan 297 orang guru sekolah rendah telah dilibatkan sebagai sampelkajian. Analisis inferensial ujian-t dilakukan bagi melihat perbezaan antara lokasi sekolah bandar danluar bandar. Dapatan kajian telah menunjukkan tahap keberkesanan input di sekolah bandar dan luarbandar adalah pada taha...

International Business Research, 2018

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the organizational performance and entrepreneurial orient... more The purpose of this paper is to discuss the organizational performance and entrepreneurial orientation of Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Literature has shown that leadership and entrepreneurial orientation are important for organizational performance but still inadequate. Thus, this investigation hopes to close this gap in the literature and contribute to a new understanding of relationships between leadership and organizational performance, and entrepreneurial orientation served as a mediator. This study comprised a sample of owners or managers in the manufacturing and service sectors of SMEs located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, as their largest representation of SME establishments and significant contributions to Malaysia economy. A cross-sectional research design was used to examine the relationships between leadership behavior, entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance among SMEs. The respondent’s lists were sought from the SME Corp. Malaysia at...

International Business Research, 2018

The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent of entrepreneurial competencies and innovation... more The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent of entrepreneurial competencies and innovation on business success in SMEs in Malaysia. Specifically, this study tested the mediating role of product innovation and process innovation between the relationship of entrepreneurial competencies and business success. The statical sample population of this research includes 407 owner and manager involved in SMEs, both manufacturing and services & other sectors. For data collection, a standard questionnaire using seven-point Likert scale and 72 items was used to evaluate 12 entrepreneurial competencies (strategic competency, commitment competency, conceptual competency, opportunity competency, organising and leading competency, relationship competency, learning competency, personal competency, technical competency, familism competency, ethical competency & social responsibility competency), seven items for innovation (product & process innovation) and, ten items for business success (finan...

International Journal of Business and Management, 2018

This paper is to investigate the impact of key factors that influence the development of entrepre... more This paper is to investigate the impact of key factors that influence the development of entrepreneurial competencies in Malaysian SMEs, both in the manufacturing sector and services sector. This is vital because the economy of Malaysia is partially depending on the contribution of SMEs and the roles played by SMEs. The statical sample population of this research includes 407 owners and manager involved in SMEs. For data collection, a standard questionnaire using seven-point Likert scale and 72 items were used to evaluate 12 entrepreneurial competencies and four items that influence the development of entrepreneurial competencies. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 and SEM-Amos version 21. The results confirmed, education was significantly affecting the development of entrepreneurial competencies among entrepreneurs, while the training before business set-up, training after business set-up and work experience have no effect on the development of entrepreneurial competencies. T...

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 2017

The prime aim of the study is to measure the degree of closure of one form of clinical language (... more The prime aim of the study is to measure the degree of closure of one form of clinical language (specifically nursing textbooks and journals) in order, first, to determine whether these two restricted forms of clinical language can be rightly categorized as a sublanguage; second, to understand better the linguistic features of the language of the nursing domain; and finally, to better understand the nature of sublanguage. In this study, nursing textbook and journal corpora are compared to weather reports and the BNC Sampler. The findings show that none of the linguistic inventories of these corpora approach closure. Investigations conducted on the weather reports show that the corpus approaches closure at many levels. The BNC Sampler, however, behaves exactly as unconstrained language is expected to. The findings show that the nursing textbooks and journals seem to belong in a middle area between highly constrained language and highly unconstrained language. The findings of the study reveal that the idea of a sublanguage is problematic. The original definition of a sublanguage seems to clearly divide sublanguage or constrained language from unconstrained language and placing both as a dichotomy between two discrete categories. However, the findings regarding the nursing textbooks and journals seem to show that there is no explicit or clear-cut boundary that divides constrained language from unconstrained language.

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 2016

This working paper is intended to evaluate the contributions of the Recitation Program process am... more This working paper is intended to evaluate the contributions of the Recitation Program process among four MARA Junior Science College students in Perak state based on the CIPP Model. The study design is a descriptive study which comprised students from three MARA Junior Science Colleges in Perak i.e. MARA Junior Science College Felda, MARA Junior Science College Pasir Salak and MARA Junior Science College Taiping. A total of 240 students were selected as study samples through convenient random sampling. Data was obtained from questionnaire forms and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17. Results of multiple regression tests showed that four predictors contributed 13.3 per cent. The major predictor which contributed the most was student objectives with a contribution of 6.8 per cent, the second largest predictor was planning which contributed 3.5 per cent, while the third largest predictor that is student tasks and enrichment activities contributed 2.10 per cent and the last predictor, student strategies and recitation methods contributed 0.90 per cent. These findings revealed the possibility that there could be several other factors which affected or influenced the impact on student conduct, which was not accounted for in this study. On the whole, there are three main recommendations which look at the role of the management and administrator, the role of the teachers and students which require mutual cooperation for this program to succeed. In conclusion, a more comprehensive evaluation on implementation needs to be conducted to produce consistent results.

The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review, 2009

Vocabulary has long been neglected by most linguists and language teachers who either regard the ... more Vocabulary has long been neglected by most linguists and language teachers who either regard the teaching of it as unnecessary or even determined to the learning of a second language. In recent years, however, interest in the teaching/learning vocabulary has revived and once again a number of linguists and language teachers are involved in attempts to facilitate vocabulary acquisition by the foreign learner of English. This paper introduces a technique of teaching/learning vocabulary that aims to make the task not only more enjoyable for both teacher and learner but also more meaningful. The technique in question is a variation of the so-called mnemonic techniques which seek to create an unusual association between the word form and its meaning. But the technique differs from the keyword technique in important ways. First of all, it makes no attempt to establish any link between the learner's first language and English. Secondly, it involves the learners taking timeabout 2 or 3 minutesto sketch an image of the word or expression under study. The programme requires the retraining of service teachers who are provided with draw upon their experience in conducting of 20 students in Sek.Keb.Serdang, Selangor. The feedback received from the students supports the vocabulary programmes from image sketching.

Generic skills are the general skills, qualities, knowledge, abilities and traits a person should... more Generic skills are the general skills, qualities, knowledge, abilities and traits a person should possess to succeed in one's studies and career. These skills are not specific but are skills which cut horizontally across all industries and vertically across all job from entry level to chief executive officer. It is beginning to be broadly accepted that the contemporary workplace is characterized by continuous change. One impact of the transformation is that lifelong learning has been identified as a means of developing human capital. It is widely believed that such dimensions of performance as learning, innovation and enterprise can be enhanced by placing greater emphasis on generic skills in teaching and learning process. The objectives of the study are to produce human capital with "first class mentality", identify the generic skills required to produce human capital with "first class mentality", incorporate the generic skills in the process of teaching and learning, assess the development of generic skills and discuss the barriers in teaching and learning generic skills. There are several reasons for the current perceived importance of the generic skills, the primary one being employment and industry-driven. To incorporate generic skills in teaching and learn ing, there are two approaches can be implemented that is diffusion model approach and infusion model approach. The other reasons are the need to remain competitive, need to acquire new knowledge in. a knowledge-based world and the need to socialize and interact in an interdependent world.

Mobile learning in the current meaning of the term has developed since about 2002. It grows out o... more Mobile learning in the current meaning of the term has developed since about 2002. It grows out of a community of practitioners and researchers drawn from education and technology. The essence of mobile English learning mode is to make full use of the ubiquitous English language environment created by mobile devices, and help students turn English learning activities into rich and colourful one. In this paper, a series of mobile device-based English activities are designed, and experimental research is conducted between mobile and conventional learning. The study employs a non random sampling involving 60 students from Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course semester six. The collection of data conducted for a period of seven weeks. In this period pre-test (Comprehension test) was implemented to determine the same level of students' performances. Whereas post-test was conducted for, speech presentation and collaborative Identification and the data was analysis by using independent sample t-test and gain scores differences in post-test 1 and post-test 2) to determine the effectiveness between treatment and control group. The research conducted to answer 8 null hypotheses in the study and the result shows 5 null hypotheses accepted and 3 null hypotheses rejected. By conducting experimental research, we review the feasibility of the model and the effectiveness of mobile learning. Research has shown that this new learning model (mobile) has positive effects in promoting University Putra Malaysia students' interest towards English learning, as well as their mastery of knowledge and their development of collaborative learning skills. In addition, boys and girls shows there are no significant differences in speech presentation and collaborative identification in both groups.

Malaysia has set 2020 as the target year to become a developed nation. There are only twelve year... more Malaysia has set 2020 as the target year to become a developed nation. There are only twelve years left for this to be achieved. Since the launching of the objective, much action has been taken to achieve this status. These actions are in the area of economy, social justice, spiritual strength, morality and ethics (Malaysia 1996). In order to become developed in this globalized era, Malaysia must become the chief player in producing products that are of world class standard. These kinds of products can only be produced if diligence and seriousness, along with efforts of creativity and innovation, exist in members of organizations. According to theory, diligence and seriousness will only come about when an excellent work culture has become the core of the organizational culture in any given organization (Md Zabid, Sambasivam, Azmawani (2004). To achieve this objective is not easy. Problems in delivery in Malaysia today has become an increasing concern, to the extent that the government is obliged to build a group of workers to ensure the implementation of work is more efficient and productive (New Straits Times, 8 February 2007:1). Even though the government of Malaysia has given instructions through Pekeliling Kemajuan Perkhidmatan Awam (PKPA) that every government agency is to regulate the quality of work culture on a daily basis since 1991, these instructions seems ineffective. Now questions have been raised on how many agencies are really putting into practice the PKPA instructions. How many government agencies are able to be accredited by ISO9000? What about Kumpulan Meningkat Mutu Kerja (KMK) and TQM? Through the author's experience, the implementation of PKPA is not encouraging. This question is if the existence of this problem is caused by organizational culture or work culture.

Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2018

This study was conducted to determine and compare the kinetics during step forward lunge (SFL) an... more This study was conducted to determine and compare the kinetics during step forward lunge (SFL) and jump forward lunge (JFL) in badminton. Fifteen university badminton players (mean age = 22.07 ± 1.39 years old) were recruited and were assigned to perform SFL and JFL while holding a badminton racquet using their dominant hand. For both dominant and non-dominant leg, all the force variables during JFL were significantly higher compared to SFL. Results also showed that time to peak force and stance time was significantly shorter during SFL compared to JFL. Besides that, all the forces variables were greater in the dominant limb compared to the non-dominant limb. Time to peak force and stance time were also shorter in dominant limb compared to the non-dominant limb. To conclude, coaches and athletes need to be aware of the mechanical demands during both lunge method and the assymetries that exist in terms of force production between both sites of limbs.

Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2014

Little research has been done to investigate the relationship between autonomy and learning style... more Little research has been done to investigate the relationship between autonomy and learning styles. This paper presents research findings that address the relationship of language learning autonomy with learning styles in eastern context. Data from 360 Form 6 students at Selangor, Malaysia were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Pearson Product-Moment. In addition, stepwise regression procedures were applied to explore the highest to the least contribution of different learning styles to language learning autonomy. The obtained quantitative results indicated that most Malaysian students are auditory learners. Besides, correlational analyses determined that students’ language learning autonomy was significantly and positively related to each learning styles, except individual and group learning styles. Surprisingly, the highest contribution of learning styles to autonomy belonged to auditory and visual learning styles, suggesting that having auditory or visual learning styles do ...

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membina satu instrumen penilaian bagi menilai amalan pentaksiran guru ... more Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membina satu instrumen penilaian bagi menilai amalan pentaksiran guru Matematik sekolah menengah. Instrumen ini adalah berbentuk rubrik dua lapis. Berdasarkan tinjauan literatur, instrumen kajian dibina merangkumi dua komponen utama: (1) ciri-ciri sedia ada yang dimiliki guru; serta (2) amalan yang dilakukan. Komponen pertama terdiri daripada empat konstruk iaitu kepercayaan dan nilai guru, pengetahuan, kemahiran dan sikap. Komponen kedua, amalan yang dilakukan guru terdiri daripada lima konstruk iaitu blueprint mata pelajaran, hasil pembelajaran, hasil sasaran yang dijangka, folio A dan folio B. Adalah diharapkan artikel ini dapat memberi gambaran mengenai instrumen penilaian amalan pentaksiran guru Matematik sekolah menengah yang dibina.

Statisik melaporkan Mahasiswa Non-Muslim memeluk agama Islam di IPT semakin meningkat walaupun ti... more Statisik melaporkan Mahasiswa Non-Muslim memeluk agama Islam di IPT semakin meningkat walaupun tidak mempunyai pengkalan data terancang dan kemaskini. Terdapat pelbagai faktor yang menyumbang kepada proses membuat keputusan untuk memeluk Islam dan kepuasan sepanjang menghayati Islam. Secara amnya, objektif kajian adalah untuk mengetahui dari sudut penilaian Mahasiswa Non-Muslim terhadap potensi dakwah di IPT serta meneroka permasalahan, ekspektasi dan realiti yang dihadapi oleh Mahasiswa Muslim Baru di IPT serta bentuk sokongan yang diperlukan. Sejumlah 15 buah IPT dijadikan lokasi sampel kajian yang terdiri daripada 234 Mahasiswa Non-Muslim dan 66 Mahasiswa Muslim Baru. Pendekatan kajian dikenali sebagai Interaction Survey Method”. Instrumen kajian meliputi tiga set instrumen untuk menilai 13 faktor yang telah dikenalpasti. Tiga set instrumen dan satu set instrument temubual digunakan oleh penyelidik. Satu sesi temubual (indepth interview) dilakukan untuk mendapatkan maklumat terpe...

WSEAS Transactions on Information Science and Applications archive, Aug 1, 2009

... Identification of learners' attitudes toward statistics based on classification of d... more ... Identification of learners' attitudes toward statistics based on classification of discriminant function. Zamalia Mahmud. Pages: 1259-1268. ... expand. Students' understanding of plagiarism and collusion and recommendations for academics. Zaigham Mahmood. Pages: 1349-1358. ...

In national perception, education is essentially for all. This is fundamental to all-round develo... more In national perception, education is essentially for all. This is fundamental to all-round development, material and spiritual. It refines sensitivities and perceptions that contribute to national cohesion, a scientific temper and independence of mind and spirit-thus furthering the goals of socialism secularism and democracy enshrined in our constitution. The objective of the study focuses on achievement of children with learning disability in science. There are 5 null hypothesis tested in this research. The sample used in this study includes 35 children with learning disabilities in experimental group and 42 children with learning disabilities in control group. The different views taken on special education have ignited spark of controversies over segregating some children from the mainstream and providing them with extra opportunities. There are arguments for and against both special education and integrated education. Special education means the specifically designed instruction ...

Asian Journal of University Education, 2021

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of study skills training on the... more The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of study skills training on the qualitative academic achievement of girl high school students. This study was conducted by using an experimental design with pretest, posttest, and follow-up with the control group. The participants were 32 students from girl high school students of Tehran which were selected by cluster random sampling from girl high schools and then randomly assigned into control and experimental groups (Each group consisted of 16 students). The instruments used were Dortaj Qualitative Academic Achievement Questionnaire and Motevalli Study Skills Training Module. The experimental group received 8 sessions of psycho-educational group therapy and the control group did not receive any training. Two-way repeated-measures ANOVA was utilized for the analysis of data. Results revealed that there was a significant increase in qualitative academic achievement between pretest with post-test and follow-up among the experimental group. Moreover, there was a significant increase in qualitative academic achievement between post-test and follow-up in the experimental group with the control group. Additionally, the results showed that there is a significant increase in self-efficacy, planning, and motivation and also a significant decrease in emotional effects and lack of outcome control. In conclusion, the results of this study indicated that on the basis of deficit theory using learning and study skills training can lead to enhance student's skills to improve qualitative academic achievement. Further studies are required to examine whether exposing students to study skills training programs can lead them to enhance their qualitative academic achievement.

The following report is the result of a preliminary investigation in the development of a theoret... more The following report is the result of a preliminary investigation in the development of a theoretical framework for investigating ICT integration, particularly in TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) teacher training. The study is primarily an empirical effort to develop a theoretical framework for investigating ICT integration in TESL teacher training. In identifying the predictive variables for the framework, the researchers conducted an intensive review of the literature which included a review of various models used in studies on ICT integration. The contributing variables identified in the present study were age, gender, experience, ICT proficiency, attitude, access to ICT infrastructure, support services, and exposure to ICT professional development programmes. In developing the framework, the study sought to determine the extent to which the observed variability in ICT integration could be predicted by these factors. The sample comprised 266 respondents working at ...

International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2021

The purpose of the review article is to deepen the understanding of cultural diversity in terms o... more The purpose of the review article is to deepen the understanding of cultural diversity in terms of cognitive processes to avoid cultural conflicts such as misunderstanding and miscommunication. In this review, we found that there is a link that connected some cognitive processes with culture from various perspectives in our recent findings. The overall research findings suggested that there are pieces of evidence of how culture can play a role and differ from other cultures in cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, and creativity. Evaluation and the measurement of the culture and cognition by the researchers in the studies were included in this review together with the results of the findings and some future implications for further research proposed by the researchers of the study in some studies reviewed. We will also review how people of various cultures adapt their cognition which differs them from other cultures in some studies. In conclusion, we hope that more factors should be considered for cross-cultural studies in cognition, and further critical interpretation is needed in this review article to made people realize the diversity of cognition in culture and accept it.

International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT), 2016

AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana program Memperkukuh Bahasa Inggeris (MBI) s... more AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana program Memperkukuh Bahasa Inggeris (MBI) sekolahrendah di Kelantan menepati arahan pekeliling perbendaharaan Bil.2 Tahun 2012. Pekeliling tersebutmengetengahkan “Bajet Berasaskan Outcome” (OBB) yang mewajibkan setiap program yang dijalankanmembuat penilaian terhadap program tersebut dari aspek keberkesanan, kesesuaian, kecekapan dankeekonomian. Namun begitu, artikel ini hanya membincangkan aspek keberkesanan program sahaja.Kajian kuantitatif ini berasaskan tinjauan dengan menggunakan borang soal selidik rubrik dua lapis (DLR)dan diedarkan secara rawak kepada guru sekolah rendah bandar dan luar bandar di negeri Kelantan.Sebanyak 62 buah sekolah dengan 297 orang guru sekolah rendah telah dilibatkan sebagai sampelkajian. Analisis inferensial ujian-t dilakukan bagi melihat perbezaan antara lokasi sekolah bandar danluar bandar. Dapatan kajian telah menunjukkan tahap keberkesanan input di sekolah bandar dan luarbandar adalah pada taha...

International Business Research, 2018

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the organizational performance and entrepreneurial orient... more The purpose of this paper is to discuss the organizational performance and entrepreneurial orientation of Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Literature has shown that leadership and entrepreneurial orientation are important for organizational performance but still inadequate. Thus, this investigation hopes to close this gap in the literature and contribute to a new understanding of relationships between leadership and organizational performance, and entrepreneurial orientation served as a mediator. This study comprised a sample of owners or managers in the manufacturing and service sectors of SMEs located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, as their largest representation of SME establishments and significant contributions to Malaysia economy. A cross-sectional research design was used to examine the relationships between leadership behavior, entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance among SMEs. The respondent’s lists were sought from the SME Corp. Malaysia at...

International Business Research, 2018

The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent of entrepreneurial competencies and innovation... more The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent of entrepreneurial competencies and innovation on business success in SMEs in Malaysia. Specifically, this study tested the mediating role of product innovation and process innovation between the relationship of entrepreneurial competencies and business success. The statical sample population of this research includes 407 owner and manager involved in SMEs, both manufacturing and services & other sectors. For data collection, a standard questionnaire using seven-point Likert scale and 72 items was used to evaluate 12 entrepreneurial competencies (strategic competency, commitment competency, conceptual competency, opportunity competency, organising and leading competency, relationship competency, learning competency, personal competency, technical competency, familism competency, ethical competency & social responsibility competency), seven items for innovation (product & process innovation) and, ten items for business success (finan...

International Journal of Business and Management, 2018

This paper is to investigate the impact of key factors that influence the development of entrepre... more This paper is to investigate the impact of key factors that influence the development of entrepreneurial competencies in Malaysian SMEs, both in the manufacturing sector and services sector. This is vital because the economy of Malaysia is partially depending on the contribution of SMEs and the roles played by SMEs. The statical sample population of this research includes 407 owners and manager involved in SMEs. For data collection, a standard questionnaire using seven-point Likert scale and 72 items were used to evaluate 12 entrepreneurial competencies and four items that influence the development of entrepreneurial competencies. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 and SEM-Amos version 21. The results confirmed, education was significantly affecting the development of entrepreneurial competencies among entrepreneurs, while the training before business set-up, training after business set-up and work experience have no effect on the development of entrepreneurial competencies. T...

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 2017

The prime aim of the study is to measure the degree of closure of one form of clinical language (... more The prime aim of the study is to measure the degree of closure of one form of clinical language (specifically nursing textbooks and journals) in order, first, to determine whether these two restricted forms of clinical language can be rightly categorized as a sublanguage; second, to understand better the linguistic features of the language of the nursing domain; and finally, to better understand the nature of sublanguage. In this study, nursing textbook and journal corpora are compared to weather reports and the BNC Sampler. The findings show that none of the linguistic inventories of these corpora approach closure. Investigations conducted on the weather reports show that the corpus approaches closure at many levels. The BNC Sampler, however, behaves exactly as unconstrained language is expected to. The findings show that the nursing textbooks and journals seem to belong in a middle area between highly constrained language and highly unconstrained language. The findings of the study reveal that the idea of a sublanguage is problematic. The original definition of a sublanguage seems to clearly divide sublanguage or constrained language from unconstrained language and placing both as a dichotomy between two discrete categories. However, the findings regarding the nursing textbooks and journals seem to show that there is no explicit or clear-cut boundary that divides constrained language from unconstrained language.

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 2016

This working paper is intended to evaluate the contributions of the Recitation Program process am... more This working paper is intended to evaluate the contributions of the Recitation Program process among four MARA Junior Science College students in Perak state based on the CIPP Model. The study design is a descriptive study which comprised students from three MARA Junior Science Colleges in Perak i.e. MARA Junior Science College Felda, MARA Junior Science College Pasir Salak and MARA Junior Science College Taiping. A total of 240 students were selected as study samples through convenient random sampling. Data was obtained from questionnaire forms and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17. Results of multiple regression tests showed that four predictors contributed 13.3 per cent. The major predictor which contributed the most was student objectives with a contribution of 6.8 per cent, the second largest predictor was planning which contributed 3.5 per cent, while the third largest predictor that is student tasks and enrichment activities contributed 2.10 per cent and the last predictor, student strategies and recitation methods contributed 0.90 per cent. These findings revealed the possibility that there could be several other factors which affected or influenced the impact on student conduct, which was not accounted for in this study. On the whole, there are three main recommendations which look at the role of the management and administrator, the role of the teachers and students which require mutual cooperation for this program to succeed. In conclusion, a more comprehensive evaluation on implementation needs to be conducted to produce consistent results.

The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review, 2009

Vocabulary has long been neglected by most linguists and language teachers who either regard the ... more Vocabulary has long been neglected by most linguists and language teachers who either regard the teaching of it as unnecessary or even determined to the learning of a second language. In recent years, however, interest in the teaching/learning vocabulary has revived and once again a number of linguists and language teachers are involved in attempts to facilitate vocabulary acquisition by the foreign learner of English. This paper introduces a technique of teaching/learning vocabulary that aims to make the task not only more enjoyable for both teacher and learner but also more meaningful. The technique in question is a variation of the so-called mnemonic techniques which seek to create an unusual association between the word form and its meaning. But the technique differs from the keyword technique in important ways. First of all, it makes no attempt to establish any link between the learner's first language and English. Secondly, it involves the learners taking timeabout 2 or 3 minutesto sketch an image of the word or expression under study. The programme requires the retraining of service teachers who are provided with draw upon their experience in conducting of 20 students in Sek.Keb.Serdang, Selangor. The feedback received from the students supports the vocabulary programmes from image sketching.

Generic skills are the general skills, qualities, knowledge, abilities and traits a person should... more Generic skills are the general skills, qualities, knowledge, abilities and traits a person should possess to succeed in one's studies and career. These skills are not specific but are skills which cut horizontally across all industries and vertically across all job from entry level to chief executive officer. It is beginning to be broadly accepted that the contemporary workplace is characterized by continuous change. One impact of the transformation is that lifelong learning has been identified as a means of developing human capital. It is widely believed that such dimensions of performance as learning, innovation and enterprise can be enhanced by placing greater emphasis on generic skills in teaching and learning process. The objectives of the study are to produce human capital with "first class mentality", identify the generic skills required to produce human capital with "first class mentality", incorporate the generic skills in the process of teaching and learning, assess the development of generic skills and discuss the barriers in teaching and learning generic skills. There are several reasons for the current perceived importance of the generic skills, the primary one being employment and industry-driven. To incorporate generic skills in teaching and learn ing, there are two approaches can be implemented that is diffusion model approach and infusion model approach. The other reasons are the need to remain competitive, need to acquire new knowledge in. a knowledge-based world and the need to socialize and interact in an interdependent world.

Mobile learning in the current meaning of the term has developed since about 2002. It grows out o... more Mobile learning in the current meaning of the term has developed since about 2002. It grows out of a community of practitioners and researchers drawn from education and technology. The essence of mobile English learning mode is to make full use of the ubiquitous English language environment created by mobile devices, and help students turn English learning activities into rich and colourful one. In this paper, a series of mobile device-based English activities are designed, and experimental research is conducted between mobile and conventional learning. The study employs a non random sampling involving 60 students from Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course semester six. The collection of data conducted for a period of seven weeks. In this period pre-test (Comprehension test) was implemented to determine the same level of students' performances. Whereas post-test was conducted for, speech presentation and collaborative Identification and the data was analysis by using independent sample t-test and gain scores differences in post-test 1 and post-test 2) to determine the effectiveness between treatment and control group. The research conducted to answer 8 null hypotheses in the study and the result shows 5 null hypotheses accepted and 3 null hypotheses rejected. By conducting experimental research, we review the feasibility of the model and the effectiveness of mobile learning. Research has shown that this new learning model (mobile) has positive effects in promoting University Putra Malaysia students' interest towards English learning, as well as their mastery of knowledge and their development of collaborative learning skills. In addition, boys and girls shows there are no significant differences in speech presentation and collaborative identification in both groups.

Malaysia has set 2020 as the target year to become a developed nation. There are only twelve year... more Malaysia has set 2020 as the target year to become a developed nation. There are only twelve years left for this to be achieved. Since the launching of the objective, much action has been taken to achieve this status. These actions are in the area of economy, social justice, spiritual strength, morality and ethics (Malaysia 1996). In order to become developed in this globalized era, Malaysia must become the chief player in producing products that are of world class standard. These kinds of products can only be produced if diligence and seriousness, along with efforts of creativity and innovation, exist in members of organizations. According to theory, diligence and seriousness will only come about when an excellent work culture has become the core of the organizational culture in any given organization (Md Zabid, Sambasivam, Azmawani (2004). To achieve this objective is not easy. Problems in delivery in Malaysia today has become an increasing concern, to the extent that the government is obliged to build a group of workers to ensure the implementation of work is more efficient and productive (New Straits Times, 8 February 2007:1). Even though the government of Malaysia has given instructions through Pekeliling Kemajuan Perkhidmatan Awam (PKPA) that every government agency is to regulate the quality of work culture on a daily basis since 1991, these instructions seems ineffective. Now questions have been raised on how many agencies are really putting into practice the PKPA instructions. How many government agencies are able to be accredited by ISO9000? What about Kumpulan Meningkat Mutu Kerja (KMK) and TQM? Through the author's experience, the implementation of PKPA is not encouraging. This question is if the existence of this problem is caused by organizational culture or work culture.