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Unveiling the Threads of Traditional Icon of Sindh: A systematic review on the cultural significance, artistic elements and documentation of Ajrak
Full text linkAjrak, a distinctive textile and cultural legacy of Sindh, Pakistan, embodies its historical, social, and artistic heritage through vibrant colours and symbolic motifs. Despite challenges, artisans demonstrate their dedication to it by experimenting with new designs, layouts, colour schemes, and materials to meet modern demands. This study attempts to contribute to the preservation process by employing a systematic literature review (SLR) to critically analyse existing literature, identify research gaps, and explore areas for future research. This study emphasises the innovative and collaborative efforts among artisans, governmental bodies, and scholars to maintain its economic viability, global recognition, and cultural significance
Unveiling Insights of Gig Economy through a Bibliometric Analysis
Full text linkThis study explores the scholarly landscape surrounding gig work, focusing on the trends, key themes, and influential research contributions. 3828 articles from the WoS database were analysed using a bibliometric analysis, including the co-citation analysis, keyword analysis, and citation network mapping. We uncover the evolution of research trajectories, prominent authors, and core concepts within the field. The results illuminate the interdisciplinary nature of gig work research. Moreover, the paper pinpoints emerging topics and gaps in the existing literature, offering valuable insights for future research endeavours. This bibliometric contributes to a deeper understanding of the scholarly discourse surrounding gig work, furnishing a blueprint for propelling research in this dynamic domain
Student Entrepreneurial Intentions: Analyzing the influence of attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control
Full text linkEntrepreneurship is a vital driver of economic growth and innovation. Cultivating an interest in entrepreneurship early among students is essential. Therefore, this study explores the effects of the Theory of Planned Behavior factors; attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control on entrepreneurship intention among university students. Data were collected from 244 students at universities in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The findings reveal that only subjective norms and perceived behavioral control significantly influence entrepreneurial intentions. This paper provides insights for the education sector on offering students a comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum to enhance their interest in becoming entrepreneurs
Fostering Resilience in Cooperative Employees: Evaluating the role of Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity (AMO)
Full text linkThe sustainability of cooperatives depends on the resilience of their employees. This study investigates the influence of ability, motivation, and opportunity-enhancing practices on employee resilience within Malaysia's cooperative sector, focusing on 175 employees in the Klang Valley. Findings reveal that only motivation significantly impacts resilience among the AMO model components, while ability and opportunity show no direct effect. These insights underscore the need for targeted human resource strategies prioritizing motivational practices to bolster resilience, ultimately supporting organizational sustainability. Future research should examine the interplay of these components across diverse cooperative contexts to refine strategies for fostering employee resilience
Exploring Children's Oral Reading Fluency from Parents' Perspectives: Using Nominal Group Technique
Full text linkThis study explores children's Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) from parents' perspectives using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). Note that the problem focuses on the role of parents in supporting reading skills development, which is crucial for achieving literacy milestones under Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). Here, seven experts collected data using NGT to assess reading frequency, accuracy, speed, and intonation. Findings show high parental involvement, with over 90% consensus in most constructs. Future research should explore enhancing collaboration between teachers and parents to improve children's reading fluency, particularly in recognizing new words and refining intonation.
Understanding Leadership in Second Language Acquisition within ‘The Big Five Model’
Full text linkThis study explores the psychological traits of twenty second language learners focusing on their engagement and success in acquiring English as a Second Language. Using Lewis Goldberg's Big Five Model, examine their personality traits to understand how these ideas influence their leadership in language acquisition. The analysis considers the interplay of "nature" and "nurture" in shaping learners' flexibility and development. The mixture of qualitative and quantitative study features—nine males and eleven females—all in their early twenties, offering insights into individual differences in second language learning and the role of psychological factors in their endeavors
Prioritizing Strategies to Enhance Teachers' Technological Self-Efficacy: A Nominal Group Technique approach
Full text linkThis study explores the enhancement of teachers' technology integration self-efficacy (TTISE) through the Nominal Group Technique (NGT), which involved seven educational experts. Recognizing the pivotal role of self-efficacy in effective educational technology integration, the study aims to develop strategies for improving self-efficacy among teachers. Findings indicate that mastery and vicarious experiences are critical in fostering self-efficacy. Conclusively, strategies such as incremental challenges and peer observation have proven effective in sustaining technology integration. Thus, further research should investigate the impact of social persuasion and emotional states on TTISE and address barriers to the full utilization of mastery and vicarious experiences
Striking the Right Balance: Expert review of work-life engagement for secondary teachers in Malaysia
Full text linkA teacher's work-life equilibrium is a crucial aspect of daily life. Consequently, this research was carried out to analyze expert assessments of the components of engagement equilibrium for secondary school teachers. Semi quantitative research is used through the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). The study reveals that all items meet the minimum threshold for model usability. Therefore, all experts agree that the engagement balance item is used in the construction of a management model professional and personal life stability of secondary school educators
Role of Sacrificial Meat Packaging and Distribution for Quality of Life Improvement
Full text linkThis study investigates the role of sacrificial meat logistics in enhancing consumer trust and improving quality of life, with a focus on underserved communities. Using a survey of 328 respondents, the research examines the impact of packaging innovations, distribution systems, halal logistics, and religious compliance. Structural model analysis reveals that packaging, distribution, and halal logistics significantly enhance consumer trust, which mediates quality of life improvement. Religious compliance, while culturally essential, showed no direct impact. The findings contribute to halal logistics literature, emphasizing trust's centrality. Practical implications include adopting advanced packaging, cold-chain systems, and awareness campaigns to optimize sacrificial meat distribution
Alternative Dispute Resolution Method for Resolving Estate Distribution Conflicts
Full text linkConflicts over inheritance distribution led to significant issues, preventing heirs from utilizing assets meant to benefit them. In Malaysia, an accumulation of RM90 billion of frozen assets from unresolved inheritance cases highlights the need for improved resolution strategies. Using a qualitative approach, this study identifies key issues of conflicts, including family disagreements, communication challenges, outsider interference, and third-party disputes, e.g. financial institutions. The findings suggest mediation as an effective alternative dispute resolution method to resolve estate distribution disputes due to its timely and cost-effective solutions to address these conflicts and improve inheritance distribution