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Melestari Pendidikan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional Berdasarkan Kepimpinan Distibutif, Komitmen Organisasi, Kompetensi dan Kreativiti Pengajar
No full textKajian ini menentukan sama ada terdapat pengaruh kreativiti sebagai mediator antara hubungan kepimpinan distributif, komitmen organisasi, kompetensi terhadap pelaksanaan kelestarian PLTV. Seramai 444 orang pengajar Pendidikan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (PLTV) telah terlibat sebagai responden di Institusi Latihan Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (ILJTM). Analisis deskriptif dan analisis inferensi iaitu korelasi SEM, regresi piawai SEM serta analisis laluan SEM merupakan teknik analisis data dalam kajian ini. Hasil analisis korelasi SEM menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan dan positif pada aras sederhana bagi kepimpinan distributif (r=0.65, p<0.05), aras sederhana bagi komitmen organisasi (r=0.70, p<0.05), aras tinggi bagi kompetensi (r=0.72, p<0.05) dan aras tinggi bagi kreativiti (r=0.78, p<0.05) dengan pelaksanaan kelestarian PLTV. Manakala, analisis regresi piawai SEM menunjukkan kepimpinan distributif, komitmen organisasi dan kompetensi secara signifikan mempengaruhi kreativiti iaitu dengan nilai β masing-masing adalah β=0.23, β=0.26 dan β=0.36. Bagi analisis regresi piawai SEM terhadap pelaksanaan kelestarian PLTV pula didapati Kepimpinan distributif, komitmen organisasi, kompetensi dan kreativiti adalah peramal yang signifikan dengan nilai β masing-masing adalah β=0.16, β=0.20, β=0.23 dan β=0.37. Seterusnya, dapatan menunjukkan kesan pengaruh kreativiti sebagai mediator separa antara hubungan kepimpinan distributif, komitmen organisasi dan kompetensi terhadap pelaksanaan kelestarian PLTV. Model yang dibangunkan dapat menjelaskan kesan daripada keseluruhan pemboleh ubah kajian terhadap pelaksanaan kelestarian PLTV dalam kalangan pengajar
Fostering Adjustment: The Role of International Student Societies in Malaysian Higher Education
No full textInternational students often face greater challenges than local students during their time on campus, particularly in academic, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of adjustments. These problematic issues make them more fragile and vulnerable compared to their local friends. In Malaysia, majority public universities established an International Student Society which provides platforms for connection, event organization and support international student development. This study explores the role of International Student Society in supporting international student’s adjustment, the activities organized and international students’ perception on their participation in activities in supporting academic, psychological, and sociocultural aspect of adjustment. Using qualitative research approach, this study used document analysis and semi-structured interviews involved two group of participants consisted of six international students and six International Student Society officers from six public universities in Malaysia. Result shows that International Student Society are responsible in managing five aspects of international students including organize activities to provide support in term of academic, psychological and sociocultural aspects. International students’ participation in activities foster connections and enhances adjustment in three key areas: academic, psychological, and sociocultural. In summary, the presence of International Student Society at each public university in Malaysia is a crucial strategy for supporting international students' adjustment in the host country
A Proposed Framework of E-Customer Satisfaction in China: E-Service Quality, Trust, Repurchase Intention
No full textChina's decision-making and deployment on accelerating the development of the digital economy in 2023 will promote e-commerce to play an important role in restoring and expanding consumption and promoting the integration of digital and real, and high-quality development will achieve positive results. Online retail sales for the whole year were 15.42 trillion yuan, an increase of 11%. The rivalry in China's e-commerce sector has increased along with the growth of the sector and the notable rise in merchant numbers. This research theoretically explores the characteristics of e-commerce on customer satisfaction, given that it is impacted in this context. The evaluated literature identifies crucial elements and problems to establish a research framework for this article's upcoming empirical studies
Effects of Liberal Education on Students' Personality, Critical Thinking, and Leadership Skills: A Conceptual Study
No full textThe concept of liberal education emerged in the 19th century when scholars in Europe and the United States recognized that the academic departments of modern universities were overly specialized, leading to a fragmented understanding of knowledge. China is home to several esteemed national universities that offer liberal arts programmes, including Peking University (established in 2007), Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou (established in 2009), and Fudan College at Fudan University in Shanghai (opened in 2012). As the popularity of liberal education continues to grow on a global scale, an increasing number of educational institutions are offering specialised liberal education courses. However, students do not perform as well as they could. The objectives of this research project are the critical thinking, personality and leadership factors and their influence on student performance in liberal education courses
Evaluating The Impact of E-Governance on Public Service Delivery: A Case Study of Bangladesh
No full textThis study examines the impact of electronic governance (e-governance) on public service delivery in Bangladesh, focusing on the benefits and challenges of implementing e-governance initiatives. E-governance has enabled citizens to participate in decision-making, improved communication within government agencies, and enhanced transparency and accountability. The Bangladesh government has taken initiatives to enhance public services through ICT, aligning with the "Digital Bangladesh" vision. However, obstacles in implementing e-governance include a lack of infrastructure, skilled manpower, and public awareness. The study recommends addressing these challenges to enhance ICT-induced public service delivery. The study highlights the interrelation between e-governance and good governance, emphasizing the importance of ICT in achieving accountability and transparency in public administration. Overall, the study underscores the need to overcome barriers and leverage e-governance for effective public service delivery and digital transformation in Bangladesh
Barriers to Clean and Safe Water Access in Juba: AA-QQ-RD Framework on SDG 6 in South Sudan
No full textJuba, the capital city of South Sudan while, presenting a unique case as a rapidly growing city in a post-conflict country, its water infrastructure has been severely affected by decades of conflict, leaving it inadequate and underdeveloped. This study was conducted with the main objective of establishing factors causing the inadequacy of clean and safe water among households in Juba City. This study employed a proposed AA-QQ-RD (Availability, Affordability, Quality, Quantity, Reliability, and Distance) framework. The research employed a qualitative methodology, gathering data through in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with household heads, government officials, and community leaders. The findings reveal significant challenges across all components of the AA-QQ-RD model. Availability of water is severely impacted by poor infrastructure which collectively disrupt water distribution while affordability issues arise from the high cost of water. In addition, water quality is compromised at multiple stages posing serious health risks while quantity of water is insufficient, particularly in larger households and densely populated areas. Further, reliability is undermined by irregular water supply and frequent service interruptions whereas distance to the nearest water points is a significant barrier with many residents traveling long distances to fetch water. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive infrastructural improvements, effective regulatory frameworks, and community-driven initiatives to address these barriers. The study's implications for Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) highlight the critical need for coordinated efforts to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Mengukur Tahap Kesediaan Perkongsian Pengetahuan Pekerja
No full textPerkongsian pengetahuan dalam organisasi bergantung sepenuhnya kepada penglibatan pekerja. Tanpa kesediaan pekerja untuk terlibat dalam perkongsian pengetahuan, pengetahuan yang dimiliki akan hilang apabila pekerja meninggalkan organisasi. Pekerja tidak mempunyai kesediaan dalam aktiviti perkongsian pengetahuan apabila tidak mempunyai keinginan dan niat untuk berkongsi pengetahuan. Antara masalah utama pekerja enggan berkongsi pengetahuan adalah mereka tidak berupaya menjana pengetahuan baharu yang dapat dikongsi bersama, tidak mempunyai motivasi, kurang yakin dengan kemampuan dan pengetahuan yang dimiliki, tiada kepercayaan dan tiada kepuasan bekerja. Berdasarkan kepada permasalahan ini, kajian ini mengenal pasti lima elemen perkongsian pengetahuan iaitu kemahiran berbentuk-T, motivasi, efikasi diri, kepercayaan dan kepuasan kerja untuk memahami tahap kesediaan pekerja untuk berkongsi pengetahuan. Lima elemen ini diguna untuk mengukur tahap kesediaan pekerja berkongsi pengetahahun dengan menggunakan kaedah pengukuran Aydin dan Tasci (2005). Di samping itu, kajian ini juga mengkaji hubungan antara lima elemen perkongsian pengetahuan pekerja dengan tahap kesediaan perkongsian pengetahuan. Kaedah kuantitatif dan borang soal selidik diguna sebagai instrumen kajian manakala Jabatan Hal Ehwal Kesatuan Sekerja (JHEKS) telah dipilih sebagai domain kajian. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap kesediaan perkongsian pengetahuan kakitangan di JHEKS berada pada tahap bersedia dan memerlukan sedikit penambahbaikan. Kajian ini mempunyai nilai yang signifikan bagi organisasi yang ingin mengamalkan perkongsian pengetahuan dan mengenal pasti kesediaan pekerja untuk terlibat dalam amalan ini. Malahan, cadangan penambahbaikan turut disertakan sekiranya organisasi tidak mencapai tahap kesediaan yang baik dalam amalan ini. Dalam bidang penyelidikan, kajian ini mampu menjadi input dalam bidang perkongsian pengetahuan berdasarkan kepada aspek pekerja
Extending Child Protection Law to the Unborn: Maternal Liability for Unborn Injury in Malaysia
No full textThe debate about the value of life is very important in discussions about abortion rights, with one side arguing that unborn children should be completely protected from harm. This view enhances with the widely held belief that pregnant women need strong legal protections to keep both of them and their unborn children safe. In Malaysia, the rights of unborn children are not clearly defined by law. The current laws try to protect pregnant women from harm caused by others but not from their own actions that could harm the unborn child. This lack of clarity leads to many legal, ethical, and social questions, especially concerning the rights of unborn children in cases of criminal acts. This article suggests a detailed legal approach that considers both scientific and medical perspectives. It argues that unborn children should be recognised as victims of crime, even when the crime is committed by their mothers
A Literature Review on Technostress Creators and Accounting Lecturers' Basic Psychological Needs: An SDT Perspective
No full textThis literature review explores the influence of technostress creators on basic psychological needs of accounting lecturers, specifically autonomy, competence, and relatedness, as outlined by Self-Determination Theory (SDT). The rapid integration of technology into educational environments, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly altered the teaching process, presenting both opportunities and challenges (Adarkwah, 2021; Afshan & Ahmed, 2020; Akmal et al., 2021). The increasing reliance on technology has also led to increased technostress among educators (Ab Wahab et al., 2022; Li & Wang, 2021), particularly accounting lecturers, who must continuously adapt to evolving technologies. Technostress creators, including techno-overload, techno-invasion, techno-complexity, techno-insecurity, and techno-uncertainty, disrupt the fulfillment of these psychological needs, impacting motivation, well-being, and satisfaction. This review synthesizes existing research to highlight how these stressors undermine lecturers' autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Additionally, it offers recommendations for mitigating technostress by fostering environments that support these basic psychological needs. The findings underscore the importance of addressing technostress in educational settings to enhance lecturers' motivation, performance, and well-being
Dasar yang Dilaksanakan Selepas 10 Tahun Penubuhan Unit Tapak Semaian (UTS) Sungai Damit Tuaran, 2006-2016
No full textMakalah in merekodkan dasar-dasar yang dilaksanakan oleh Lembaga Industri Getah Sabah (LIGS) Unit Tapak Semaian (UTS) Sungai Damit Tuaran, Sabah dari tahun 2006 sehingga 2016. Bagi melengkapkan maklumat penulisan ini, pengkaji menggunakan kaedah perpustakaan dan kaedah lisan. Dasar-dasar yang telah dilaksanakan merangkumi dasar mewujudkan punca pendapatan yang tetap dan mapan, dasar keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerja, dan dasar meningkatkan sistem penyampaian. Kewujudan dasar-dasar ini banyak menarik penduduk tempatan untuk menceburkan diri dalam industri getah. Penglibatan penduduk tempatan sebagai pekebun kecil secara langsung telah merubah corak ekonomi getah di Tuaran yang menjadikan getah sebagai ekonomi utama Tuaran. Perkara ini telah membuka peluang pekerjaan dalam bidang pertanian yang menyumbang kepada penambahan infrastruktur dan kenaikan gaji pekerja. Sekaligus, pelaksanaan program-program bagi mengurangkan risiko kesihatan dan keselamatan terhadap pekerja juga penting untuk menjaga kebajikan pekerja. LIGS haruslah meningkatkan komunikasi yang lebih efektif dalam UTS seperti sesama pekerja, mahupun di luar UTS seperti pembeli getah luar. Kajian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan rujukan bagi kajian masa hadapan terutama sekali dalam mengkaji peranan dan cabaran LIGS di kawasan lain