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Investigating corpus driven learning approach on Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA) development among Bangladeshi learners of English
No full textCorpus-based approaches, also known as "Data-Driven Learning" (DDL), are becoming increasingly popular in various CALL contexts for teaching and learning English grammar. However, there is a significant lack of comprehensive DDL studies in secondary education, as the majority of DDL interventions primarily focus on adult tertiary-level learners. The purpose of this study was to examine a DDL experiment that was carried out with secondary school students in Bangladesh. The focus of the experiment was to assess the progress in grammar skills, specifically subject-verb agreement. To address this issue, this current study utilised an explanatory sequential mixed-method research approach in which quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire as well as pre- and post-tests and qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. A total of 167 ninth-grade students were sampled from a single secondary school located in the Meherpur district of Bangladesh. The findings from the quantitative data revealed that using DDL-based materials for class attendance had a more positive impact on the learners' improvement compared to the conventional teaching method. Furthermore, a semi-structured interview was conducted with the students of the experimental group and teachers to gather their perceptions of the effectiveness of DDL. Most participants found the DDL applications interesting and reported that the instructions were easy to follow. The findings made a significant contribution to the development of teaching methods for Bangladeshi teachers, specifically in promoting autonomous learning among learners. The study also has important implications for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in terms of the theoretical, pedagogical, and practical aspects of incorporating DDL into the design of English Language Teaching (ELT) methods and approaches. Therefore, it is recommended for English language teachers to utilise the opportunities outlined in this research to enhance L2 grammar learning, introduce innovative teaching methods, and incorporate DDL strategies as additional exercises alongside the main textbook for each course or as comprehensive grammar and vocabulary exercises within a lesson
A Decentralized Multi-Factor User Authentication Scheme For The Internet Of Things System
Get PDFUser authentication is an essential part of communication in an Internet of Things (IoT) environment. For example, it is necessary for a smart home to utilize user authentication as a security measure against various attacks. However, the limitations of IoT devices have led to computation cost challenges and the need for a lightweight authentication scheme. The existing solutions have implemented centralized user authentication, leaving it with the limitation of attacks such as impersonation, man-in-themiddle
(MITM), password guessing attacks, and high computation costs. Hence, this study proposed a decentralized multi-factor (i.e., face image, user device ID, and e-mail authentication link) user authentication scheme. An enhanced PRESENT encryption and
an Elliptic-Curve Cryptography algorithm were adapted to achieve a lightweight authentication scheme, a necessity of the resource-constraint devices. The result shows that the enhanced PRESENT outperformed the original, particularly in terms of the security and computation cost. Besides, the Mann-Whitney U test statistically shows a significant difference in security and computation cost between the two algorithms. When evaluated with BAN-Logic, ProVerif, and AVISPA, PRESENT is secured against known attacks
such as MITM, password guessing, privilege insider, and impersonation attacks. Through the security and performance (i.e., computation cost) analyses, it is concluded that the proposed user authentication scheme is more secure against potential attacks and obtains lower computation costs for the IoT environment. Moreover, a Python-based application was developed to examine the proposed user authentication scheme in a real-life architecture where it was found that the solution can successfully authenticate authorized users and reject any unauthorized access request with an adequate security protection level and an acceptable computation cost. For example, the achievement of a computation cost of 0.58%, 1.68%, and 0.87% on a smartphone, Raspberry PI, and laptop, respectively. This study shows that an authentication scheme's design and implementation approach determine the security and computation cost performance. The approach of face
authentication as presented in this study provides a solution to unauthorized access in an IoT environment while maintaining a lightweight approach. A theoretical contribution was made by designing a decentralized multi-factor user authentication scheme, which eliminated the security challenges and computation cost limitations faced by the existing schemes
The implemention of Agile Project Management at software companies in Nigeria
Get PDFThis research explores the implementation of agile project management (APM) practices within Nigeria software companies, focusing on two companies: Kredi Technology Limited and Sidmach Technology Limited. In today’s fast-paced and competitive software industry, the need for adaptable and customer-centric project management methodologies has become increasingly crucial. However, despite the growing adoption of agile practices globally, the challenges and benefits of these practices within the context of Nigeria remain underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the implementation, challenges, benefits as well as the impacts of agile project management practices on software development in Nigeria, and particularly within the context of the two organizations. To achieve these objectives, a qualitative research method was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with two respondents who are experts in software development from both companies. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis, which provided deep insights into the implementation processes of agile practices. The findings revealed that the implementation of agile project management practices particularly the scrum framework is based on its qualities of flexibility, iterative development, and enhanced customer satisfaction. The study also identified significant challenges in the implementation process, including organizational and human factors, which necessitate strong leadership support, adequate training, and effective tooling. The research highlighted the benefits of agile practices in software development such as improved collaboration, increased productivity, cost optimization, timely delivery, and higher levels of customer satisfaction. These findings aligned with the principles of Innovation Diffusion Theory, and Empirical Process Control Theory, which emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous improvement in rapidly changing environments. The study concludes that while agile practices offer significant benefits, their successful implementation in Nigerian software companies requires addressing the challenges identified and fostering an organizational culture that supports continuous training and collaboratio
The impact of financial restatement on auditor changes in Malaysia
Get PDFNowadays, restatement cases in Malaysia have increased over time, leading the restating companies and their auditors to lose public trust. Therefore, most of the restating companies and auditors will take some action in order to restore trust with the public. Auditor changes could be one of the actions chosen by auditors and restating companies. However, the decision for auditor changes of restating companies might also be affected by the corporate governance level and auditor’s size. This topic has raised enormous public concerns in Malaysia. Thus, due to the lack of Malaysian studies on this topic, this research aims to examine the impact of the financial restatements, as well as the corporate governance levels and incumbent audit’s firm size of the restating companies, on auditor changes in Malaysia. This study used a sample size of 144 non-financial companies listed in Bursa Malaysia and hand-collected the relevant data from corporate governance and annual reports for the fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software was employed to perform the statistical analyses based on the collected data. By interpreting the results of the analysis, it indicates that the financial restatement, including the corporate governance levels and the size of the audit firm, did not have a significant impact on the auditor changes in Malaysia. Consequently, this study shows that the occurrence of restatements was not a significant factor in the decision to change the auditor in Malaysia. The findings also evince that the level of corporate governance and the size of the audit firm used by the restating companies had no bearing on the decision to make auditor changes. Therefore, it provides insights to Malaysian regulators and financial stakeholders so they can make decisions and develop policies without assuming the auditor will change following the restatement
The effects of accounting management risk at mercantile banks in Kunming City of China
Get PDFThis study undertakes a comprehensive examination of the impact of Accounting Professional Competence, Supervision, and Operation on Accounting Risk Management within the banking sector of Kunming. By delving into these critical aspects, the research furnishes a localized comprehension of accounting risk management dynamics. Through this lens, it seeks to bolster economic stability while offering valuable insights with relevance to broader domains such as accounting, finance, and risk management, tailored to the unique socioeconomic landscape of the region. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, data are gathered from Kunming City’s banks through questionnaires. The research outcomes reveal significant relationships between Accounting Professional Competence, Supervision, Operation, and Accounting Management Risk within Kunming banks. The findings hold the potential to inform strategic interventions aimed at fortifying accounting risk management practices, thereby contributing to the resilience and efficiency of the banking sector in the region
Sistem pilihan raya Malaysia: strategi dan penyelesaian
Get PDFFor countries that practice democracy, voting in elections is important to connect the people with the political system. In Malaysia, Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) plays an important role in ensuring that elections are fair, transparent, and systematic. Referring to the concept of fair and clean conduct, SPR needs to ensure and take into account that all election procedures and laws are carried out accurately, fairly, and thoroughly. In addition, the election procedure used should be consistent, and clear. Therefore, this study aims to examine the current methods used by the SPR in managing elections. In particular, this study also examines the strategies used by the SPR to ensure that the election system is fair, transparent and systematic. In addition, the study also suggests improvements that can be proposed to the SPR to achieve fair, transparent and systematic elections. Using a qualitative approach, 13 informants were selected, consisting of SPR officers and voters. Findings show that the SPR still has weaknesses in managing elections fairly, transparently, and systematically. The survey found that no significant changes were made in the election process by SPR. The study also highlighted the existence of corruption or money politics that have caused imbalances in the electoral system in Malaysia. This is evidenced when every time ahead of the election, national wealth is distributed to certain groups on the grounds that they care about the interests of a particular race. As a result, there are practices of cronyism, nepotism and money politics that have become a culture in elections in Malaysia. Because of that, this study looks comprehensively at what still causes elections in Malaysia to still need improvement, especially for the SPR. To ensure a fair, transparent and systematic electoral system, it is important to strictly monitor and control the politics of money. This includes setting contribution limits, disclosing the source of the contribution, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Transparency and accountability in political financing are essential to ensure that the electoral process is fair and free from undue influence
Moderating role of foreign investor characteristics over the relationship between regulatory and economic dimensions of foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in UAE
No full textDubai is among the fastest-growing economies in the Arab world and is attracting foreign direct investment at its best. However, at the same time, environmental issues are also a major concern for the UAE. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to identify the moderating role of foreign investor characteristics in the relationship between regulatory and economic dimensions of FDI and environmental degradation in the UAE. In order to meet the objectives of the study, four hypotheses were developed. The first and second hypotheses deal with the direct effect of regulatory and economic dimensions of foreign direct investment, whereas the third and fourth hypotheses deal with the moderating impact of foreign investor characteristics on the relationship between regulatory and economic dimensions of FDI and environmental degradation. With the underpinning support of internationalization theory, all the hypotheses have been checked through the primary data. The data was collected from the executives of multinational companies operating in Dubai. The findings of the study revealed that the regulatory and economic dimensions of FDI have a significant impact on environmental degradation. Likewise, foreign investor characteristics play a significant moderating role in the significant relationship between the regulatory and economic dimensions of FDI and environmental degradation. The research contributes significantly to the internationalization theory by identifying the moderating role of foreign investor characteristics, which was a missing element in the theory. However, the study has also shown some limitations and opened the horizons for future research
Prevention Of Subtle Sexual At Workplace: An Empirical Approach
Get PDFSubtle sexual harassment is described as sexualized verbal behaviour by a pertinent person in a job setting. It has been occurring in the workplace for many years. The identified issue prompted the need for an investigation into subtle forms of sexual
harassment and strategies to prevent subtle sexual harassment in the workplace. This study is carried out to examine the factors influencing subtle sexual harassment behaviour in the workplace using an empirical approach. The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between behavioural control and subtle sexual harassment. Behavioural control factors in this study include attitude, individual norms and perceived behavioural control . This quantitative study used a self-administered questionnaire to collect the data. One hundred forty employees from Kedah Domestic Trade Office were selected as the respondents. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. Results indicated that behavioural control factors explained more than 60 percent of intention to prevent subtle sexual harassment, and the intention explained 6.2 percent. Attitude, individual norms and perceived behavioural control were found to have a significant relationship to the intention to prevent subtle sexual harassment. Lastly, the study also found a significant relationship between intention and subtle sexual harassment. This study provides empirical evidence of the effect of behavioural control (attitude, individual norms and perceived behavorial cntrol), the presence of an intention to prevent subtle sexual harassment as antecedent in regards to increasing behavioural outcome of reducing subtle sexual harassment at the workplace
External auditor and its reliance on internal audit: The role of big data analysis
No full textThere is an important professional issue over the audit reliance of external auditors on internal audit, through the big data analysis role in Palestine generally, and in Gaza Strip particularly. Interestingly, the prolonged existence of the professional institutions and audit firms, which are regarded as the only ones responsible for the audit profession, obviously do not have significant exploration of the audit reliance techniques. Hence, this research mainly investigated advanced ways of enhancing the abilities of external auditors and audit firms in developing audit reliance. The exploration of such strategies necessitated the employing of a qualitative research methodology that involved multiple interviews. Consequently, the acquired primary data was then thematically analysed using NVivo 11. By adopting a grounded theory approach in data collection and analysis, an audit reliance decision theory was ultimately generated and proposed for external auditing implementation. This theory is a series of auditing procedures that improve external auditing techniques, which leads to a high-quality audit process. The research findings encompassed the extent of availability and usage of big data and big data analysis by external auditors in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Additionally, the study investigated the role of big data analysis in external auditors' reliance on the internal audit function and explored the impact of technological, organizational, and environmental approaches on the integration of big data analysis in external auditors' reliance on the internal audit function. Therefore, this research holds significant importance for auditing firms, shedding light on their operational mechanisms to identify pivotal strategies to gain a competitive edge, offers pertinent insights into the decision-making process as a valuable resource of future information influencing numerous decisions through the released theory. Also, results would assist the auditing academics and professional institutions in developing techniques for the audit reliance decision process and enhance the external auditors’ skills
Hubungan Di Antara Komitmen Pengurusan, Motivasi Keselamatan Dan Penglibatan Kakitangan Dengan Prestasi Keselamatan Dalam Kalangan Pekerja Di Sektor Perladangan Sawit, Selangor.
No full textKajian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidik hubungan di antara komitmen pengurusan, motivasi keselamatan, dan penglibatan pekerja dengan prestasi keselamatan di kalangan pekerja sektor perladangan sawit di Selangor. Kajian ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga untuk organisasi dalam usaha meningkatkan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (KKP) serta mengurangkan
insiden kemalangan di tempat kerja. Data dikumpulkan melalui borang soal selidik yang diadaptasi dari kajian-kajian terdahulu dan disusun sebagai skala Likert, melibatkan 74 responden. Teknik
persampelan rawak mudah digunakan dalam pelaksanaan kajian ini. Hasil analisis korelasi menggunakan Perisian Statistik untuk Sains Sosial (SPSS) Versi 27 menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara semua pembolehubah yang dikaji. Komitmen pengurusan, motivasi keselamatan, dan penglibatan pekerja masing-masing menunjukkan nilai kekuatan hubungan yang tinggi, iaitu r = 0.837, r = 0.634, dan r = 0.714. Ini menandakan bahawa ketiga dimensi iklim keselamatan yang dikaji memberikan sumbangan penting kepada prestasi keselamatan. Dapatan kajian juga menunjukkan penerimaan ketiga-tiga hipotesis yang telah dibangunkan. Kajian ini memberikan pandangan mendalam mengenai interaksi di antara komitmen pengurusan, motivasi keselamatan, dan penglibatan pekerja dengan prestasi keselamatan dalam sektor perladangan sawit. Implikasinya adalah organisasi perlu memberi penekanan kepada faktor-faktor ini untuk
meningkatkan prestasi keselamatan, menjadikan persekitaran kerja lebih selamat, dan melibatkan pekerja secara lebih efektif dalam menjaga keselamatan mereka. Kajian ini memberi maklumat
strategik yang berguna dalam penyelenggaraan program keselamatan dan pembangunan budaya keselamatan yang berkesan di tempat kerja