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An Aesthetic Exploration of Sound Illusion in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive
No full textMulholland Drive is the masterpiece of American independent director David Lynch; whose unique sound design constructs an illusory yet real soundscape. Transcendental meditation, polysemous themes, open text, uncontrolled narrative, and disorienting imagery are the keywords to understand the aesthetic characteristics of Lynch's films. However, so far there are few comprehensive and in-depth interpretations of this movie from the perspective of cinematic sound. Therefore, this study analyzes the film from the perspective of sound design and concludes that the unique sound effects in Mulholland Drive can suggest danger and subtly manipulate the audience's emotions. In addition, the human voice in Mulholland Drive has the characteristics of mixing and breaking, and the human voice can establish a new relationship between sound and picture through the audio intervention, and it can also make the character's identity "out of focus" and other artistic effects. Finally, the jazz music in Mulholland Drive can foretell the unknown and create a strong contrast with the narrative of the movie, and other styles of soundtracks in the movie can create a dreamy and perverse ambient space
The Impact on The Relocation of Ibu Kota Negara (IKN) Indonesia to The State of Sarawak
No full textThe relocation of the capital city from Jakarta to Kalimantan signifies a significant milestone in the historical trajectory of Indonesia, exemplifying a strategic choice that carries extensive implications. The present ambitious undertaking, motivated by the imperative of achieving sustainable growth and mitigating the issue of congestion in the existing capital, gives rise to inquiries regarding its prospective ramifications on adjacent areas. The possibility of an impact on Sarawak, a Malaysian state located within a short distance of the planned new capital, is of significant importance. The main objective of this study is to analyze and explain the economic sectors involved in the migration of Jakarta to Sarawak, with a specific emphasis on industries. An extensive analysis is required to understand the potential impact of the capital move on regional dynamics, trade patterns, and socio-economic landscapes, given the close geographical proximity between Sarawak and the new capital. This study is an exploratory study from primary sources. It carries out an analysis through reference to official documents, especially on national policy, official reports, and official statements involving Sarawak and all relevant agencies. This research gives valuable insights into the various aspects of the relocation process, providing an important contribution to the broader academic discourse on regional growth and the potential cross-border consequences. This study seeks to provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders in Indonesia and Malaysia as they navigate the transformative processes associated with the move of capital
The International Communication of Tik Tok Short Video of Chinese Opera Culture
No full textThe progress of Internet technology has had a profound impact on the field of communication. The innovation of visual technology makes new media gradually replace traditional media as the main media of communication. The international communication of Chinese opera culture is in a critical period of strategic change. This paper applies content analysis method to study the most visible videos of Chinese opera culture on Tik Tok, a platform of international use and satisfaction theory, and analyses them from three dimensions: communication subject, communication content and audience participation. It is found that the communication of Chinese opera culture on the new media video social platform Tik Tok generally presents the characteristics of large internal differences, high diversity but tend to focus, positive attitude but low interaction, indicating that the Chinese opera culture has achieved good results in international communication with the help of new media, but there are still some shortcomings. The dissemination of Chinese opera culture with the help of international new media video should encourage individuals to publish, enrich and innovate the content and form of communication, increase the content of popular science education, and tell the story of Chinese opera culture, so as to better establish the international image of Chinese opera culture
Dilema Budaya: Identiti dan Cara Hidup Komuniti Jakun di Pahang
No full textSetiap masyarakat Orang Asli mempunyai budaya yang unik bagi melambangkan identiti mereka. Namun begitu, bagi komuniti Jakun, penggunaan frasa Jakun telah dilihat sebagai satu istilah yang menghina kepada komuniti Jakun secara khususnya dan menyebabkan mereka dilihat sebagai komuniti yang kurang bertamadun. Oleh itu, kajian ini telah dijalankan bagi meneroka pembentukan identiti diri dan budaya sebagai komuniti Jakun di Pahang dengan menggunakan dua buah kampung yang berbeza lokasi petempatan iaitu Kampung Permatang Keledang, Pekan dan Kampung Mentelong, Rompin. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kajian temubual dan pemerhatian serta melibatkan seramai 20 orang peserta kajian bagi mendapatkan data keseluruhan pandangan pengkaji lalu dan gambaran kehidupan dan identiti komuniti Jakun pada hari ini. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa terdapat empat aspek yang digunakan bagi mengenal pasti identiti komuniti Jakun iaitu bahasa ibunda, adat kematian, adat perkahwinan dan kepercayaan animisme. Hasi kajian turut mendapati bahawa komuniti Jakun di Pahang mempunyai dialek yang berbeza bagi setiap petempatan yang wujud dan mereka mempunyai adat kematian dan perkahwinan yang hampir serupa dengan adat yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Melayu pada masa kini. Kajian turut mendapati bahawa majoriti komuniti Jakun di Pahang masih lagi mengamalkan kepercayaan animisme meskipun terdapat segelintir dari mereka yang telah menganut agama lain seperti agama Islam dan Kristian
Unveiling the Factors of Readiness for Change in the Digital Sharing Economy: An Exploratory Factor Analysis
No full textThe significance of an instrument is in its capacity to precisely and reliably assess the desired construct. This study aims to examine and construct a tool for assessing the level of preparedness for change within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the digital sharing economy, as well as providing readers with an idea of what procedures should be followed when applying Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), sharing practical information about the latest developments in decisions to use the EFA method. The data were examined and verified using exploratory factor analysis techniques. The present study consisted of 103 SME owners selected randomly and met the predetermined criteria. The findings of this study demonstrate the presence of 86 indicator items categorized into seven fundamental constructs. The items under these seven constructs accounted for 69.1% of the overall variation. The average reliability coefficient for all constructs is 0.97, indicating that the indicators used to measure readiness for change in the digital sharing economy are reliable instruments. In addition to facilitating knowledge acquisition, these discoveries offer a dependable information resource for academics and practitioners in the field who are interested in prospective investigations about shift preparedness within the digital sharing economy. The importance of an instrument lies in its ability to accurately and consistently measure the intended construct
Kepimpinan Distributif Guru Besar dan Hubungannya dengan Komitmen Guru Sekolah Rendah di Alor Gajah, Melaka
No full textSeiring dengan transformasi yang rancak berlaku dalam dunia pendidikan, guru besar bertanggungjawab dalam memastikan guru komited dalam melaksanakan peranan mereka. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk menentukan tahap amalan kepimpinan distributif guru besar, tahap komitmen guru, dan cara kedua-duanya berkaitan dalam menentukan komitmen guru sekolah rendah di daerah Alor Gajah, Melaka. Instrumen kajian diadaptasi dari Distributed Leadership Readiness Scale (Gordon, 2005) serta Organization Commitment Questionnaire (Meyer & Allen, 2004) dengan nilai kebolehpercayaan berada dalam julat 0.74 hingga 0.91. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk tinjauan. Berdasarkan jadual penentuan Krejcie dan Morgan (1970), kaedah persampelan secara rawak digunakan untuk mengumpul sampel kajian sebanyak 254 orang. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensi melalui perisian SPSS 27. Kajian mendapati bahawa guru besar di daerah Alor Gajah mengamalkan kepimpinan distributif yang baik (min=4.12, SP=0.31), dan komitmen guru dalam semua dimensi juga tinggi (min=3.25, SP=0.33). Walau bagaimanapun, analisis korelasi menunjukkan hubungan yang lemah antara amalan kepimpinan distributif dan komitmen guru. Diharapkan kajian ini akan membantu Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia dalam menghasilkan modul kepimpinan yang berfokuskan kepada dimensi kepimpinan distributif. Penemuan kajian ini memberi gambaran bahawa guru besar sebagai pemimpin sekolah perlu bersikap lebih terbuka untuk berkongsi hala tuju sekolah, menyokong idea baru yang diutarakan serta memberi kepercayaan dan keyakinan terhadap golongan pelaksana agar komitmen guru kekal berada pada tahap yang tinggi
The Well-Being of Muslim Migrant Workers in Malaysia Oil Palm Plantation: An Exploration of Expert Opinion
No full textFor several decades, palm oil is one of the main drivers of Malaysia’s economy and responsible in producing 8.5% of the world's oil and fat. In spite of its reputation as a main producer of palm oil, this industry depends heavily on migrant labor. In 2016, there were 429,351 laborers employed in the palm oil plantation industry. From this figure, 330,185 or 77% were foreign workers mostly from Bangladesh and Indonesia. Nonetheless, in recent developments, there were several issues that allegedly affected this industry, specifically in labor that impacted their well-being. Labor exploitation, debt bondage, abuse of vulnerability, deceit, and restriction of movement were among frequent issues that linked to migrant workers' well-being. Their well-being is essential in contributing to higher productivity of the workforce. Thus, the goal of this study is to explore the probable indicators that could affect their happiness
Keberkesanan Modul Intervensi Kemahiran Asas Bacaan Al-Quran dalam kalangan Kanak-Kanak di Malaysia
No full textKajian ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan modul intervensi kemahiran asas bacaan al-Quran (Meta-Siqra') yang berasaskan model Iqra' As'ad Humam. Tujuannya adalah menghasilkan modul yang memenuhi keperluan pembelajaran kanak-kanak yang tercicir. Isu utama dalam kajian ini ialah kurangnya kemahiran asas bacaan al-Quran di kalangan kanak-kanak. Menurut data daripada e-Pelaporan kebangsaan 2020, 2.08 peratus kanak-kanak berusia 10 hingga 12 tahun diklasifikasikan sebagai buta huruf, manakala 68.7 peratus kanak-kanak tidak dapat membaca ayat al-Quran dengan sempurna. Faktor-faktor utama yang dikenal pasti termasuk kelemahan dalam kemahiran membaca al-Quran, pengajaran yang kurang berkesan, penekanan terhadap kualiti bacaan al-Quran yang tidak mencukupi, dan kurangnya konsistensi dalam membaca al-Quran di rumah. Oleh itu, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk membentuk dan membangunkan modul intervensi (Meta-Siqra') dan menilai keberkesanannya terhadap kanak-kanak. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui ujian pra dan pos, dengan melibatkan 400 sampel kanak-kanak yang tercicir dalam bacaan al-Quran. Data yang dianalisis menggunakan SPSS versi 27.0 menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan, dengan purata peningkatan sebanyak 1.46 mata. Ini membuktikan bahawa modul ini berkesan dalam meningkatkan tahap penguasaan kanak-kanak terhadap kemahiran asas bacaan al-Quran
Redrawing Gender Boundaries in Selina Hossain’s River of My Blood
No full textThis study seeks to examine and reinterpret gender roles shown in the book River of My Blood (Hangor Nodi Grenade, titled in Bangla) by Selina Hossain. Hossain's (2016) work is a compelling story that questions conventional standards by emphasizing the changing experiences of its three central female characters, Boori, Nita, and Ramija. These people live in a society allegedly to be puritanical and misogynistic, in which women have little independence. They are faced with thoughtful questions on the political and sexual persecution of women as well as the differences in political processes. The book, set against the backdrop of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, offers an authentic and detailed account of a significant historical event. Through the characters in this book, the author, Selina Hossain, demonstrates her skill in examining the issue of identity while questioning stereotypical gender norms. This study examines the book's potential to inspire readers by challenging gender stereotypes and presenting perspectives on identity and social roles. This study employed a qualitative research approach, with thematic analysis being the primary method used for data collection. The study showed how the book challenges gender stereotypes and presents perspectives on identity and social roles
The Impact of Female University Teachers' Marital Satisfaction on Teaching Ability: Moderated by Managerial Positions
No full textWork and life are two important and indispensable components of people's social life. Marriage, as a necessary part of most people's life stage, and past studies have also indicated the relevance of marital satisfaction to people's job satisfaction and physical and mental health. The present study aims to quantitatively examine whether their marital satisfaction has an impact on teaching ability from a single-sex perspective among married female university teachers in Guangxi, China. This study employed a quantitative method using the regression method on 556 responses to test the variables relationship by SPSS26. The researcher found that female teachers' marital satisfaction had a positive effect on their teaching abilities; however, female teachers' managerial positions did not moderate the relationship between their marital satisfaction and their teaching ability in the classroom. The exploration of relationships in this study confirms the feasibility of single-sex research for future research regarding the difference between male and female teachers in related areas. At the same time, it is hoped that this study will enable universities and academic faculties to pay attention to the living conditions of teachers and to optimise policies and support for teachers in terms of working hours, career development and work-life balance from a gender perspective