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Understanding Humor-based Leadership's Impact on Work Value and Performance with a Special Emphasis on Shandong
No full textThe research examines how leadership humor affects work value and performance specifically within the context of Shandong China. Leadership practices that use humor have become a subject of rising interest because they show promise to shape both workplace environments employee motivation and organizational success. The analysis combines research from three different sources including published scholarly publications along with company reports and existing studies to examine the work value effects of humorous leadership approaches. Researchers used thematic analysis to determine prominent data patterns that explain how humor affects leadership success as well as group unity and performance outcomes. The study indicates that leadership executed through humor enhances job quality but also found a better result block in an outcome that these two ultimately affect jointly. Humor is a major key and is a mode of creativity that is often used to deflect anxiety and raise company morale. The study makes an important contribution to the use of humor as a strategic leadership practice that enhances organizational performance. This study concludes that Shandong businesses should adopt the fun leadership strategy as it positively affects the outcome of worker productivity and organization
Analisis Keperluan: Stimulasi Visual dan Lisan Sebagai Perancah Prosedur Newman dalam Penyelesaian Masalah Geometri Koordinat
No full textKajian ini menyelusuri cabaran kognitif penyelesaian masalah Geometri Koordinat dalam kalangan murid tingkatan empat. Kajian mendapati kelemahan murid dari aspek konseptual, prosedural dan visualisasi berada pada tahap yang membimbangkan. Melalui analisis kuantitatif dan kualitatif yang komprehensif, kajian ini telah dapat mengenal pasti tiga punca utama yang berkaitan iaitu kelemahan konsep asas (Algebra,Geometri dan Geometri Koordinat), kesukaran menginterprestasi maklumat matematik (berbentuk perkataan dan gambar rajah) ke konteks praktikal dan kesukaran menghubung kait serta memilih rumus yang tepat. Dapatan dari analisis statistik deskriptif menunjukkan bahawa 46.9% murid gagal menjawab soalan penyelesaian masalah berbanding hanya 11.8% murid yang mampu menjawab soalan dengan betul. Selebihnya (41.3%) melakukan pelbagai jenis kesilapan seperti melakukan kesilapan transformasi (6.8%), kesilapan proses (3.7%) dan kesilapan pengekodan (1.2%). Ia menunjukkan tahap penguasaan yang sangat lemah dalam kalangan murid. Justru, kajian ini mencadangkan pendekatan strategi yang mengintegrasikan elemen stimulasi visual dan lisan (SVSL) sebagai perancah dalam prosedur Newman. Stimulasi visual (visual statik dan visual dinamik) akan membantu murid dalam memvisualisasikan konsep-konsep abstrak menjadi lebih konkrit dan stimulasi lisan (penerangan teratur, panduan langkah demi langkah, perbincangan aktif) menyediakan sokongan berstruktur. Strategi ini perlu dilaksanakan secara sistematik dan berterusan untuk meningkatkan keupayaan murid dalam penyelesaian masalah Geometri Koordinat
Kesediaan dan Keberkesan Pembelajaran Berbalik dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Sejarah
No full textPada abad ke-21, bidang pendidikan seharusnya memanfaatkan teknologi secara maksimum. Contohnya, pembelajaran berbalik dapat dilakukan pada bila-bila masa dan di mana-mana tempat yang sesuai. Namun begitu, berdasarkan kajian lepas, persoalan timbul apabila terdapat murid yang menghadapi kekangan dalam memberikan komitmen kepada pembelajaran berbalik. Walaupun pembelajaran berbalik berpotensi meningkatkan prestasi akademik, terdapat murid yang masih memilih kaedah tradisional. Selain itu, kajian terhadap pembelajaran berbalik dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah adalah terhad. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai hubungan antara kesediaan murid terhadap pendekatan pembelajaran berbalik dan prestasi akademik mereka dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah. Reka bentuk yang dipilih ialah kuasi-eksperimen. Kajian ini melibatkan 60 murid Tingkatan 2 yang dibahagikan kepada kumpulan kawalan dan kumpulan rawatan melalui persampelan rawak berkelompok. Instrumen kajian terdiri daripada soal selidik dan ujian pra-pasca. Data dianalisis menggunakan perisian SPSS versi 29.0 dengan ujian-t dan korelasi Pearson. Dapatan menunjukkan pembelajaran berbalik meningkatkan pencapaian murid dalam kumpulan rawatan berbanding kumpulan kawalan. Namun, tidak terdapat hubungan signifikan antara kesediaan murid dan pencapaian akademik mereka. Cadangan bagi kajian akan datang ialah mengenal pasti faktor lain yang mempengaruhi keberkesanan pembelajaran berbalik, seperti motivasi pelajar, sokongan guru, dan penggunaan teknologi dalam tempoh masa tertentu yang lebih berstruktur
The Interplay of Affect and Power Structures in Mountains May Depart
No full textIn recent years, affective theory has gained significant attention in Western film studies and gradually influenced Chinese cinema research. However, its application in Chinese film studies remains superficial, particularly in the lack of in-depth exploration of the political nature of affect and its interaction with power structures. As a representative of China's ‘Sixth Generation’ directors, Jia Zhangke is not primarily known for political narratives, but his works centre on social realities, implicitly revealing the oppression and influence of social power on individuals through the depiction of ordinary lives. This study applies affective theory to analyse the interaction between affect and power structures in Jia Zhangke’s Mountains May Depart. The analysis focuses on three dimensions: affect as the embodiment of power, affect as the physical manifestation of power, and affect as a means of resistance and self-rescue. Through specific analyses of the film texts, the study demonstrates that affective movement is both an important medium for emotional expression and a key to the operation and resistance of power in film narratives. The study finds that Mountains May Depart fuses individual emotions with social power through the multidimensional expression of affective movement. The affective movement not only demonstrates the implicit operation of power, but also expresses the individual's resistance to social oppression and the reconstruction of subjectivity through the transformation of emotions
The Prevalence of Toxic Personality Traits in OUM Kelana Jaya
No full textToxic personality traits, particularly narcissism and Machiavellianism, are characterized by detrimental behaviours that can negatively impact organizational climate and employee well-being. These traits are increasingly relevant in workplace studies due to their profound effects on performance, satisfaction, and organizational dynamics. This research aims to identify the factors contributing to the development of toxic personalities and assess the consequences of unmanaged toxic personalities on organizational climate, employee satisfaction, and performance, particularly at Open University Malaysia. Using a quantitative approach, the study gathered data through surveys measuring levels of narcissism, Machiavellianism, toxic personality traits, organizational climate, employee satisfaction, and job performance. Analytical methods included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and independent samples t-tests to identify significant relationships and variations among these variables. The findings reveal skewed distributions for narcissism, toxic personality traits, and contributing factors, with a weak positive correlation between narcissism and Machiavellianism. No significant gender differences in toxic traits were identified, and the age factor was not a significant predictor. These results underscore the subtle but present impact of toxic personalities within OUM, suggesting that, while not pervasive, toxic traits can disrupt organizational harmony if left unaddressed. This study highlights the importance of fostering a positive organizational culture by implementing targeted interventions, such as training programs, conflict resolution mechanisms, and clear human resources policies. Such measures can help mitigate the adverse effects of toxic personality traits, contributing to a healthier, more productive work environment at OUM. Further research is encouraged to deepen understanding of the factors shaping toxic personality traits and their long-term impact on institutional dynamics
Research on the Aesthetic View of Natural Ecology in Song Dynasty Landscape Painting
No full textThe Song Dynasty is a crucial period in Chinese art history, particularly in the realm of landscape painting, where a unique aesthetic perspective emerged. This paper focuses on Song Dynasty landscape painting, aiming to delve into the embedded ecological aesthetic view of nature. By employing various research methods such as literature review, art history investigation, image analysis, text analysis, case studies, and expert interviews, it unveils the meticulous depiction of natural landscapes by painters and their concern for ecological balance. The research findings indicate that Song Dynasty landscape painters, through unique composition techniques, skillful ink application, and attention to elements such as plants, animals, and water sources, manifested a profound ecological aesthetic view of nature. Through in-depth analysis of representative works, the paper reveals personalized expressions of ecological aesthetics by different painters during various periods. This research contributes valuable knowledge and insights to deepen the understanding of China's ancient painting traditions, promote the development of ecological art, and provide beneficial perspectives for contemporary society's reconsideration of the relationship between nature and ecology
Representation of the Self and Other of Saudi Female Athletes in Western and Arab Media
No full textThe current study addresses the ideologies employed in the news discourse regarding Saudi female Olympians. It mainly examines the linguistic and ideological portrayal of Saudi female athletes in Western and Arab media. This study analyzes CNN and Al-Jazeera's news reports linguistically and ideologically. The primary objective of this article is to examine how both news agencies employ linguistic structures to highlight their ideology regarding the engagement of Saudi female athletes in the Olympics. To critically analyze these two channels' news discourses and assess their linguistic and ideological frameworks, Van Dijk's (1998) Ideological Square has been implemented to elucidate both channels' depiction of the "Self" (in-group) and the "Other" (out-group) regarding Saudi female Olympic participation. The linguistic analysis of each news report was conducted at two levels: global and local. At the global level, each report was analyzed to reveal the topics (themes) covered whereas at the local level, each report was analyzed in terms of lexical structures, syntactic structures and rhetorical devices. The global level findings indicate that the dominant topics (themes) in both channels' reports sought to challenge and alter stereotypical norms, as well as to empower women. The local level findings are consistent with the global level ones. The reports predominantly featured complex sentences that contain rich details. They also used a significant volume of lexical items and rhetorical devices related to the athletes' inaugural participation and struggles. Additionally, the ideological analysis of both channels reveals that both channels portray Saudi female athletes positively as the "Self" and simultaneously portray others opposing those female athletic participation negatively as the "Other"
Preserving Tradition through Innovation: Northeast Folk Music in Wang Danhong's Works for Chinese National Orchestra
No full textThis paper aims to explore how Wang Danhong revitalizes the traditional music of the Northeast region through tuneful founding inputting new orchestral arts. This paper explores the security of intangible cultural heritage by analyzing the work of Danhong as globalism and modernization endanger traditional music. Through the collection of secondary data such as musical scores, recordings, and critiques, this research studies thematic analysis to analyse themes in her works. The learned major themes include The Cultural Imperative, Creativity and Tradition, Modernity and Truth. It is evidenced from the study that Wang’s compositions are rooted in the musical elements of Northeast folk music but have employed new modes of orchestration to appeal to the modern sensibilities. This paper emphasizes the conservation of reverence music through modern adaptations and offers safeguard measures regarding cultural democracy. It has relevance regarding the discussions about the preservation of heritage in a constantly globalizing world
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: Evolution and Future Prospects
No full textIn 2017, the U.S. government adopted the Indo-Pacific concept to guide its strategy toward Asia. This initiative emerged from a decade of increasing U.S. engagement with military allies and strategic partners in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The primary objective of the Indo-Pacific strategy is to strengthen political and military ties between the United States and countries within this expansive area while countering China’s growing influence. This paper will examine the progress of the U.S. National Security Strategy toward Asia in the 21st century and evaluate its possibilities for President Donald Trump’s second administration. We will revisit the theoretical framework of offensive realism theory and its prospects for the rising competition between the United States and China. We argue that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy will continue to advance in the coming years, primarily through close cooperation with India, a key U.S. strategic partner. However, contrary to the expectations of the offensive realism, Washington will not lead a military balancing coalition in Asia to contain Beijing. Instead, the U.S. government will likely demand more responsibilities from its Asian allies, particularly Japan, requiring a greater commitment to maintaining a favourable regional balance of power
Pendekatan Aktiviti Main Peranan Meningkatkan Kemahiran Regulasi Emosi Kanak-Kanak Prasekolah
No full textKemahiran regulasi emosi mempunyai peranan yang penting dalam perkembangan kanak-kanak kerana memberi pengaruh kepada tangka laku kanak-kanak. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh pendekatan aktiviti main peranan dalam meningkatkan kemahiran regulasi emosi kanak-kanak Prasekolah. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan reka bentuk kajian tindakan, kajian yang melibatkan lima orang kanak-kanak Prasekolah berumur enam tahun di sebuah prasekolah daerah Melaka Tengah. Peserta kajian ini dipilih dengan kaedah persampelan bertujuan di mana kanak-kanak yang mengalami kesukaran untuk meregulasi emosi melalui pemerhatian aktiviti di dalam kelas. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam kajian ini merupakan senarai semak pemerhatian yang diadaptasi daripada Social Interaction Checklist for PreK, temu bual berstruktur dan analisis hasil kerja murid. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa terdapat peningkatan positif kemahiran regulasi emosi kanak-kanak selepas menjalankan aktiviti main peranan. Kajian ini selari dengan kajian terdahulu yang menunjukkan terdapat perubahan sosioemosi yang signifikan sebaik sahaja selepas aktiviti main peranan dijalankan. Implikasi kajian ini boleh digunakan guru-guru untuk merancang pengajaran yang lebih membantu kanak-kanak meregulasi emosi mereka sekaligus mengelakkan masalah tingkah laku serta menggalakkan penglibatan aktif kanak-kanak di dalam kelas dengan aktiviti yang menyeronokkan dan bermakna. Kajian lanjut di masa hadapan disarankan untuk mengkaji aktiviti-aktiviti permainan lain yang mungkin mempengaruhi kemahiran regulasi emosi kanak-kanak