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Application Study of Chinese Traditional Mural Materials in Comprehensive Material Painting
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Ancient Chinese mural paintings have been handed down to the present day, which are the artistic treasures of the Chinese nation and have become an important cultural heritage. Traditional frescoes have high aesthetic value, and their grand scale, orderly inheritance and rich content show great artistic achievements. The creation technique of Chinese traditional frescoes has procedural nature and the use of materials is standardized. Based on this, this thesis takes Chinese traditional mural painting materials as an entry point, focuses on analysing the material techniques of traditional mural paintings, and also carries out practical research on the materials and techniques of composite material paintings, and explores the application of traditional materials to form new picture effects. In recent years, based on the concept of cultural inheritance and innovation, I have created composite material paintings by applying traditional mural painting techniques and the production method of innovative application of materials, using the ground battle layer, which is the same material as that of the ancient mural paintings, as a base, and exploring the contemporary expression of traditional colour materials. These works present the connotation of immateriality in the form of materials, produce new artistic effects in terms of vision, touch and even sensation, embody the contemporary expressive function of traditional materials and techniques, and carry out a useful exploration of the contemporary inheritance and innovation of Chinese traditional mural painting art. This research obtains a new method of artistic expression by integrating and utilizing traditional mural painting materials with modern painting.
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Lukisan dinding China purba yang terdapat di China merupakan khazanah negara serta warisan budaya yang penting bagi negara China. Teknik tradisi “fresco” merupakan satu teknik yang banyak digunakan serta merupakan satu teknik yang memerlukan disiplin yang tinggi. Ianya merupakan teknik lukisan yang mempunyai nilai estetik yang tinggi. Teknik “fresco” menggunakan bahan-bahan yang terpilih serta memerlukan disiplin yang tinggi dalam proses penghasilan sesuatu lukisan. Penyelidikan ini memberi tumpuan kepada penganalisaan kepada bahan komposit dan teknik tradisi lukisan dinding dalam penghasilan kesan kepada seni kontemporari. Berdasarkan konsep warisan budaya, penyelidik telah menghasilkan lukisan dengan menggunakan bahan komposit dengan mengekplorasi bahan kontemporari yang dicampur dengan tanah bagi menghasilkan warna tradisional. Ini merupakan teknik yang sama sebagai asas pada lukisan dinding kuno yang dihasilkan pada dinding China purba. Karya-karya ini menghasilkan kesan artistik baru melalui penglihatan, sentuhan serta fungsi ekspresi kontemporari melalui bahan dan teknik tradisional. Ia juga memberi nilai tambah dalam seni warisan kontemporari dan tradisi China. Hasil dari inovasi ini penyelidik memprolehi kaedah baru dalam mengintegrasikan bahan-bahan tradisional kedalam lukisan moden
Art Appreciation in Hamdan Lias Batik Block Through Malay Aesthetics Theory
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This study explains the Malay formalistic and aesthetic in Hamdan Lias block batik that uses bamboo as a medium for innovation to produce block batik patterns. This study aims to identify the motif designs produced by thorn bamboo (Bambusa Blumeana) and honey bamboo (Gigantocha Albociliata). Next, the block batik motifs in Selendang I is analyzed through Malay aesthetic theory. A qualitative approach through direct observation in the field of the products produced. The documentation method is also done based on the length of fabric selection of Selendang I belonging to Hamdan Lias. An interview with Hamdan Lias was conducted to find references relevant to the problem. It was analyzed using the Malay aesthetic theory approach expressed by Ruzaika Omar Basaree. The problem is the lack of studies directed at Malay aesthetic theory in block batik motifs through form, meaning and philosophy that tend to possess the concept of spiritualism or mysticism, unity, symbolism, refinement, symmetry, flexibility and functionality. Research findings show that the motifs produced on the length fabric from the use of thorn bamboo (Bambusa Blumena) and honey bamboo (Gigantocha Albociliata) which are used as batik blocks have a link between the Malay aesthetic theory that displays the beauty of Malay-Islamic art. An understanding of the form, meaning, philosophy, and purpose of the application of motifs and pattern design needs to be applied in batik art to form a unique image and identity. Simultaneously guiding and trying to stimulate designers to produce new expressions and dimensions in today\u27s modern block batik art.
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Kajian ini menerangkan tentang nilai formalistik dan estetik Melayu dalam batik blok Hamdan Lias yang menggunakan buluh sebagai medium untuk inovasi menghasilkan reka corak batik blok. Kajian ini bertujuan mengenal pasti reka bentuk motif yang dihasilkan oleh buluh duri (Bambusa Blumeana) dan buluh madu (Gigantocha Albociliata). Seterusnya analisis motif batik blok dalam selendang 1 dilakukan melalui teori estetik Melayu. Pendekatan secara kualitatif melalui pemerhatian secara langsung dilapangan terhadap produk yang dihasilkan. Kaedah dokumentasi juga dilakukan berdasarkan pemilihan length fabric Selendang I milik Hamdan Lias. Temu bual bersama Hamdan Lias dilaksanakan bagi mencari rujukan yang relevan dengan permasalahan. Ianya dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan teori estetik Melayu yang dinyatakan oleh Ruzaika Omar Basaree. Permasalahan yang timbul adalah kurangnya kajian yang terarah kepada teori estetik Melayu dalam motif batik blok melalui bentuk, makna dan falsafah yang cenderung dengan pemilikan konsep spiritualisme atau tasawuf (spiritualism or mysticism), kesatuan (unity), perlambangan (symbolism), berhalus (refinement), simetri (symmetry), lembut (flexibility) dan berguna (functionality). Dapatan penyelidikan menunjukkan motif yang terasil pada length fabric dari penggunaan buluh duri (Bambusa Blumena) dan buluh madu (Gigantocha Albociliata) yang dijadikan blok batik tersebut mempunyai hubung kait antara teori estetik Melayu yang memaparkan keindahan seni Melayu-Islam. Pemahaman tentang bentuk, maksud, falsafah, dan tujuan aplikasi motif dan reka corak perlu diterapkan di dalam seni batik bagi membentuk imej dan identiti yang tersendiri. Sekali gus membimbing serta berusaha merangsang pereka menghasilkan ekspresi dan dimensi baharu dalam seni batik blok moden hari ini
A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on The Use of Technology in Self-Regulated Learning
No full textThis study aimed to determine the primary subjects, well-known authors, often-cited sources, most-cited publications, and countries conducting research on the use of technology-related problems in self-regulated learning. Moreover, this study employed bibliometric techniques to discover and analyze the scientific literature for the purpose of providing recommendations for future research directions. Additionally, the descriptive bibliometric analysis method was employed, and 41 publications were selected from the Scopus database using revised data. It was discovered that, out of the years 2011 to 2023, 2023 stood out with the highest number of publications (16 in total). Furthermore, the United States was identified as the most dominant country in this field, with a total of nine publications and five collaborations with other countries. It was also found that 18 of the 41 journals have been published in Q1 journals. This study focused on finding journals that investigated the use of technology in self-regulated learning, specifically in the fields of 1) e-learning and artificial intelligence; 2) learning, higher education, and teaching; 3) self-regulated learning, students, and mobile learning; and 4) education, systematic literature review, and technology. In addition, due to the limitations of the existing search sources, it was expected that future research would consider expanding the scope of findings using other databases as alternatives (such as Web of Science and Google Scholar). This was expected to enable a more comprehensive picture of the use of technology in self-regulated learning
A Study on the Relationship between Religious Practices and Life Satisfaction Among Muslims performing Hijrah
No full textWhen a Muslim commits hijrah, he or she has abandoned evil deed and repented. Previous research shows that religious practices have a significant positive relationship with life satisfaction, but there is not much research that can explain how religious practices can produce life satisfaction among Muslims. This research aims to find out how a model of achieving life satisfaction through religious practices which involves attachment to God and religious support as a mediator. The snowball sampling technique determined 469 Muslims performing hijrah in Indonesia who participated in the study. The research instruments used are the Psychological Measure of Islamic Religiousness (PMIR) subscale of religious practices, the Muslim Spiritual Attachment Scale (M-SAS), the Multifaith Religious Support Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Statistical analysis using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) Partial Least Square (PLS) reveals a significant relationship between religious practice and life satisfaction, mediated by attachment to God and religious support. This means that when worship is able to build an attachment to God, then the attachment creates the feeling that Allah SWT and the people in the religious community support him or her. Religious practices will have a positive impact on the life satisfaction of a Muslim who performs hijrah
Taking A Job Offer From A Competitor: A Career Move In Paradox
No full textIt was a bit hot day in December 2005; Syed Zainal was driving his car back to his home in Kuala Lumpur. It is already afternoon, and the sun is slowly setting down while he is driving his car on the congested roads of Kuala Lumpur.
‘I am a corporate guy looking for career opportunities, and I learn about making the best out of any given opportunity,’ Syed Zainal narrated his career progression mindset.
Syed Zainal went for a job interview at the Proton head office in Kuala Lumpur. He met with the board of directors at the Proton head office. The board offered Syed Zainal the opportunity to join the Proton group and lead the production operation at the group level.
Syed Zainal finished his interview for the position of managing director of Proton Group (The largest Malaysian car production group) and slowly driving back toward his home and thinking about the offer, the competition Syed Zainal gave to the Proton Group, and the lifetime opportunity coming in the shape of the current job offer.
Syed Zainal has to decide and provide the answer next week. Syed Zainal was building steady capacities at the Perodua car manufacturing (A competitor of the Proton group); Syed Zainal spent a good ten years at Perodua company and became deputy managing director in the same year.
A good job offer is at hand, and Syed Zainal needs to make a critical decision of his life to accept the new job offer to start a career at Proton Group (the biggest car production group in the country) or keep working with the Perodua (the second large production group in the country. Proton Borad wants the answer from Syed Zainal by next week
Comparison between NodeMCU ESP8266 and Uno R3 for Software Development using Ubidots
No full textThe Internet of Things (IoT) refers to devices with the capability to collect, analyze, and communicate sensed data to users. This technology streamlines user observation and control of water quality, aiming to enhance measurement precision and overall water conditions through the integration of Ubidots. The motivation behind this project is to monitor water quality, comparing the effectiveness of the NodeMCU ESP8266 and Uno R3 systems. This project was into hardware and software development. In the hardware development, first part the sensor such as Total Dissolved Oxygen (TDS) value attached with Uno R3 and second part TDS sensor attached with NodeMCU ESP8266 was integrated. For software development, Arduino IDE programming is used to program the operation of water quality monitoring system. Furthermore, Ubidots software to ensure the real-time update of data collection from water quality monitoring system (WQMS). Finally, the recorded data will be uploaded simultaneously to be an analyzed and compared on the IoT platform. The result shows that the WQMS can fully function in different conditions of water and software development using Ubidots
Zn-Doped Calcium Copper Titanate Synthesis via Microwave-Assisted Technique
No full textElectroceramic material has become significant in the recent development of electronic parts such as capacitors, resonators, and sensors. The previous study on calcium copper titanate (CaCu3Ti4O12, CCTO) showed that CCTO exhibits a colossal dielectric constant, up to 105 for bulk materials using a conventional synthesis route (calcine and sinter at 900 - 1040? for 9 - 12 hours). The high firing temperature and longer reaction time were undesirable because they would increase production costs and be time-consuming. Alternately, research findings on doping with donor or acceptor elements were proven to be an effective technique for improving dielectric properties. Thus, the Zn-doping (Zn= 0, 1, and 3 mol%) method increased the dielectric constant in CCTO. The study successfully synthesized Zn-doped CCTO at 700? with a soaking time of 40 minutes using a microwave-assisted technique (calcined and sintered). Then, the samples were characterized using XRD and an impedance analyzer. The CCTO crystal formation was examined through an XRD pattern, and semi-quantitative analysis indicated that 1 mol% of Zn-doped recorded optimum formation reaction after calcining (56.5 wt%) and as-sinter (70.3 wt%). However, despite the low formation of CCTO crystal structure in 3 mol% of Zn-doped (34.9 wt%), it has the highest dielectric constant, and the dielectric loss was reduced at high frequency
From Light to Heavy: Addressing Gaps in Rare Earth Element Extraction at the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant
No full textThe Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) in Kuantan, Malaysia, exemplifies sustainable practices in rare earth element (REE) separation processes through its efficient solvent extraction techniques using 2-ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester (HEH/EHP or P507) and di-2ethylhexyl-phosporic acid (D2EHPA or P204) to separate REEs from monazite ore sourced from Mt. Weld, Australia. LAMP achieves a remarkable 99% yield for light REE separation in areas such as lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, and neodymium. It faces challenges separating heavy REEs due to the low content in its concentration to be cost-effective. This limitation underscores the need for improved solvents or alternative methods like ion exchange to enhance heavy REE recovery, particularly yttrium, gadolinium, terbium, and dysprosium, which is of interest to Malaysia to separate its non-radioactive heavy REE from ion-adsorbed clay. Insights from LAMP\u27s processes offer valuable lessons in developing robust REE separation strategies that align with global demand, green technology, and environmental and social impact
The Customers’ Perception of Service Quality for Spa Establishments
No full textSpa and wellness are the world\u27s fastest-growing industry. Spas and health are rapidly developing these days, and this sort of service has emerged as a result of health tourism packages in spas. In Malaysia, spas are the most well-known industry. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the value and impact of service quality, perceived value and service performance on customer satisfaction at spa located in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. This qualitative study utilized in-depth interviews. All interviews were consented, audio-recorded then transcribed verbatim, followed by identification of emerging themes. Data saturation was achieved after interviewing a total of 12 respondents. The results were presented and described according to the respondents’ characteristics. Three themes raised from respondents were (1) Spa service quality, (2) Spa perceived value, and (3) Spa perceived service performance. The results have shown that service quality, perceived value and service meeting dimensions have a close relationship with all customers. Subsequently, the information obtained from this study might be used to create a marketing plan aimed at improving consumer satisfaction in the market and industry of the spa in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. This study can help to grow the economy with the influx of foreign investment due to the quality of service and can provide numerous job possibilities for the community in Malaysia. As a result, looking at the degree of happiness from this spa\u27s consumers can be a signal in creating new spas and improving the economy through foreign investmen
Understanding the Tourism Business Ecosystem for Pondokstay
No full textMalaysia remains among the top 5 Muslim destinations in 2019, and the demand for Islamic tourism products has attracted much attention from international and domestic tourists. In response to this and to revitalize Islamic tourism landscapes, the concept of pondokstay will be introduced for the first time in 2019. Initially, the concept of pondokstay refers to the availability of facilities and a series of activities conducted in schools that are close to the well-known concept of homestay. Guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an authentic Islamic environment, but to date, there is no universally accepted definition. However, there are many challenges for the school. Previous research has found that an additional element is required during production because the main business of the school is education, which is only teachers and students, but pondokstay requires more elements. So, an existing education entrepreneur transitioning to a tourism entrepreneur needs a different business ecosystem. Articles from three types of tourism, namely Islamic, educational and spiritual tourism, are revised to characterize pondokstay. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with five qualified informants based on documents of the state religious authority. They are selected according to specific criteria, such as the school’s establishment period and the number of employees and students. The responses were manually transcribed, grouped, coded, and thematized. Based on the analysis conducted, three themes emerged to describe pondokstay, namely the establishment factors, the programs, and the facilities required. In addition, there are ten subthemes that were categorized into fifteen indicators