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Influence of Abrasive Grit Size on Surface Wettability in Kelempayan (Neolamarckia cadamba) and Petai (Parkia speciosa) Wood Sanding
No full textThe environmental implications of sanding processes, including energy consumption and waste generation, are increasingly significant considerations. Therefore, identifying sustainable sanding practices involves finding ways to minimize energy consumption, reduce waste generation, and mitigate environmental impacts while maintaining or improving product quality. The study aimed to assess the impact of grit size on the surface quality of Neolamarckia cadamba and Parkia speciosa wood. Three sanding methods with varying grit sizes a) single stage 100-grit, b) two stage 100+150-grit, and c) three stage with 100+150+180-grit were employed, and surface quality was evaluated using three different liquids (water, oil and formamide) medias. SEM analysis was carried out for every grit size sanded sample of both species. The sanding process has been done 30 times on each surface with a constant force. The measurements are carrying out with a view parallel to the grain. Results showed that surfaces sanded with 100+150+180-grit had lower mean contact angle values for water, oil, and formamide for both Neolamarckia cadamba and Parkia speciosa. The choice of abrasive and grit sequence significantly affects coating absorption time, surface finishing, and wood damage during sanding. Smoother surfaces exhibited higher wettability and absorbency, highlighting the significant influence of sanding on wood surface properties. This study provides valuable insights for bonding and finishing processes in the wood industry, aiming to promote environmentally responsible practices in Malaysia
Factors That Influence University Students’ Attitudes Towards Fast-Food Consumption in Malaysia During the Recovery Period of COVID-19
No full textFast food is a form of cuisine that can be prepared quickly and sold to customers at an affordable price. During the recovery period of Covid-19, the need for fast food may also be observed through changes in customer demand, such as taste and lifestyle, which leads to the introduction of various new menus by fast food firms to suit customer demand. This also influences university students’ attitudes regarding fast food consumption during the period. The research objective of this study is to examine the relationship between independent variables such as taste, time-saving as well as promotion attractiveness and the dependent variable on university students’ attitudes towards fast food consumption during the recovery period of Covid-19. A survey was conducted by using online questionnaires via Google Form, involving 400 respondents from universities in Malaysia. The methodology used to analyse data obtained in this study included descriptive analysis, reliability analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis. The findings revealed that the three independent variables are significantly related to the dependent variable. This study can help researchers discover more about fast food, and the information provided can be used as reference material in the future
STUDY CONCEPT OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCE OF VOCATIONAL STUDENTS BY CITESPACE
No full textIn this paper, Citespace software tool was selected to comb and visualize 623 documents related to concept occupational competence of vocational students on Scopus during 1979-2023. Through the knowledge mapping analysis, it was found that Pilz, Boahin, Agrawal were the scholars with the most amount of publications; Institute of education, Kazan Federal University, University of Groningen were the research institutes with the most amount of publications; the keyword mapping showed that Occupational Competence. The keyword mapping shows that vocational skills are highly related to dual education, innovation and entrepreneurship, and vocational education technology, of which soft skills is a hot research topic nowadays. In the future, there is a need to strengthen communication and cooperation and to use vocational education technology to realize the practical impact of soft skills on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Artikel ini mengaplikasikan perisian Citespace untuk menyusun dan memvisualisasikan 623 dokumen yang berkaitan dengan kompetensi pelajar vokasional dengan Konsep Kompetensi Pekerjaan (COC) dari artikel Scopus yang bermula pada tahun 1979 sehingga 2023. Melalui analisis grafik pengetahuan, didapati bahawa Piermagnetik, Boahin, dan Agrawal adalah ilmuan yang paling banyak menyumbangkan artikel; Institut Pendidikan, Kazan Federal University, University of Groningen adalah institusi penyelidikan yang dominan dengan jumlah penerbitan terbesar; Pemetaan kata kunci menunjukkan keupayaan profesional yang agak tinggi. Pemetaan kata kunci menunjukkan bahawa kemahiran vokasional sangat berkait dengan pendidikan-dual, inovasi dan keusahawanan, dan pendidikan teknologi vokasional. Data juga menunjukkan, kemahiran insaniah adalah topik popular dalam penyelidikan hari ini. Pada masa akan datang, kita perlu mengukuhkan komunikasi dan kerjasama, serta menggunakan pendidikan teknologi vokasional untuk merealisasikan kesan langsung kemahiran insaniah terhadap kedua-dua inovasi dan keusahawanan. Tinjauan dan analisis sebelumnya menunjukkan pilihan visual literatur terpilih dapat memberikan petunjuk yang berharga, tepat pada masanya, berulang dan fleksibel untuk lebih memahami situasi dan arah global yang telah muncul dalam kajian yang lepas
DESIGN AND AESTHETICS IN TERENANG : A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL PAHANG POTTERY
No full textThis study examines the interplay between design, aesthetic considerations, and the concept of beauty in the context of Terenang pottery, a traditional form of pottery originating from Pahang, Malaysia. Terenang pottery holds cultural significance and embodies the artistic traditions of the region. The research aims to explore how design principles and aesthetic choices contribute to the visual appeal and perceived beauty of terenang . Through a qualitative analysis encompassing visual examination, expert interviews, and literature review, this study investigates the design elements, motifs, material selection, and color palettes employed in terenang pottery. It explores how these elements are informed by cultural influences and artistic intentions to create objects that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By examining the concept of beauty within the context of Terenang pottery, this research provides insights into the cultural significance and artistic value of this traditional craft. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between design, aesthetics, and the concept of beauty, shedding light on how these elements converge in the creation of visually appealing and culturally rich pottery.
Kehilangan beberapa industri tembikar tradisional di pelbagai kawasan di Malaysia, seperti di Alor Merah, Pulau Pinang, Bukit Gantang, Lenggong, dan Krian di Perak, menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai kepupusan potensi perusahaan tembikar tradisional Melayu di Malaysia. Kebimbangan terhadap nasib serupa bagi perusahaan tembikar tradisional di Kampung Pasir Durian, Kuala Tembeling, Pahang, menekankan keperhatinan segera untuk menangani isu ini. Kajian ini memberi fokus kepada aspek formalistik dan konsep keindahan dalam tembikar terenang, dengan meneliti secara khusus reka bentuk, elemen dalam reka bentuk, teknik dan bahan, serta pemilihan motif. Kajian ini bertujuan merakam dan mendokumentasikan serta menganalisis aspek di atas menggunakan kaedah kualitatif, termasuk penyelidikan lapangan, arkib muzium, analisis visual, temu bual dengan artisan , dan kajian literatur. Dapatan kajian menyumbang kepada pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang reka bentuk, estetika, serta konsep keindahan dalam Islam. Kajian ini menerangkan kaedah elemen-elemen ini berhubungkait dalam penciptaan seni Melayu yang menarik secara visual dan memberikan wawasan berharga dalam pemeliharaan tembikar Melayu tradisional. Secara khusus, motif Terenang mengambil inspirasi dari sumber semulajadi terutamanya unsur flora dan fauna. Rekabentuk terenang menonjol kehalusan artistik dan pemilihan motif yang disusun secara hierarki yang memberikan keseimbangan kepada reka bentuk keseluruhan tembikar. Kajian ini berfungsi sebagai pendokumentasin menyeluruh mengenai tembikar terenang dan turut menyumbang kepada pemeliharaan budaya dan kehalusan kerja tangan tembikar tradisional di Malaysia
Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy through Malay Bardic Stories
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The idea of grasping the science lesson through the lens of culture is not new in developed countries as compared to developing and underdeveloped countries. However, the exploration is limited because the exam-orientation in the schooling system converged the science lesson to be curricular-confined. The folk tales, for instance, embodies narratives to illustrate natural objects and phenomena by appreciating the self-hood, cultural identity, and history. This article focuses on the practical instances on Hang Tuah dan Keris Taming Sari and Muntah Jembalang Air dalam Kisah Badang through the lens of scientific inquiries. The sessions were executed as a workshop to encourage learners to understand science lessons beyond the formal curriculum specification. By using the convenient sampling, the reflective analysis was performed. The session started with the storytelling session to foster the participants understanding of the narratives of the folk tales. During the session, the potential of culturally responsive science pedagogy has been discussed in twofold, theory and existing research. Having the context established, this article summarized the reflection from the activities in the light of culturally responsive science pedagogy. Given that this sessions taps a specific group of students, thus the generalizability of this finding to be perpetuated in another context is limited. With limited generalizability, this article shed the practical in application designing the culturally responsive science pedagogy using bardic tales in the future.
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Idea untuk memahami pelajaran sains melalui lensa budaya bukanlah sesuatu yang baru di negara maju berbanding dengan negara membangun dan kurang membangun. Walau bagaimanapun, penerokaan idea ini adalah terhad kerana orientasi peperiksaan dalam sistem persekolahan cenderung untuk menumpukan pelajaran sains dalam lingkungan kurikulum yang ditetapkan. Cerita rakyat, sebagai contoh, merupakan sumber naratif yang boleh digunakan untuk menggambarkan objek dan fenomena alam dengan mengambil kira nilai-nilai diri, identiti budaya, dan sejarah. Artikel ini menumpukan kepada contoh praktikal penggunaan kisah Hang Tuah dan Keris Taming Sari serta Muntah Jembalang Air dalam Kisah Badang dengan menggunakan pendekatan inkuiri. Sesi pelajaran ini telah dilaksanakan dalam bengkel-bengkel untuk merangsang pelajar dalam memahami pelajaran sains di luar kurikulum formal. Melalui persampelan mudah, kajian reflektif telah dilakukan. Sesi penceritaan cerita rakyat dilakukan untuk memupuk pemahaman peserta tentang cerita rakyat. Semasa sesi ini, potensi pedagogi sains yang responsif kepada budaya telah dibincangkan dalam dua bahagian, iaitu teori dan penyelidikan sedia ada. Selepas konteks ditetapkan, refleksi daripada sesi yang disesuaikan dalam aktiviti ini berdasarkan kepada pedagogi sains yang responsif kepada budaya. Memandangkan sesi ini dijalankan dengan kumpulan pelajar tertentu, kebolehgeneralisasian penemuan ini kepada konteks lain adalah terhad dengan cadangan praktikal untuk aplikasi bentuk pedagogi sains yang responsif kepada budaya menggunakan cerita rakyat pada masa akan datang
A Study on Safety Non-Compliance in Malaysia\u27s Manufacturing Sector from the Workers’ Perspective
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This study aims to explore the factors contributing to non-compliance with safe work procedures among workers in the manufacturing sector in Malaysia. The study involved in-depth interviews with five participants, using a qualitative research approach, and the data obtained were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that the factors contributing to non-compliance include the perception of discomfort with safe work procedures, time pressure, lack of training, insufficient supervision, and discomfort with safety equipment. In response to these findings, the study proposes the Effective Compliance Model, which incorporates elements such as enhanced training programs, provision of more ergonomic safety equipment, active supervision, a balance between productivity and safety goals, and a continuous feedback system. The implementation of the Effective Compliance Model is expected to improve compliance with safe work procedures, reduce the risk of accidents, and foster a better safety culture in the manufacturing sector. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the issue of non-compliance in the manufacturing sector and serve as a foundation for further research and the development of more effective workplace safety strategies.
ABSTRAK
Kajian ini bertujuan meneroka faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada ketidakpatuhan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat dalam kalangan pekerja sektor pembuatan di Malaysia. Kajian ini melibatkan temu bual mendalam dengan lima orang peserta, menggunakan pendekatan penyelidikan kualitatif, dan data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara tematik. Hasil kajian mendedahkan bahawa faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada ketidakpatuhan adalah persepsi ketidakselesaan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat, tekanan masa, kekurangan latihan, penyeliaan yang tidak mencukupi, serta ketidakselesaan dengan peralatan keselamatan. Sebagai tindak balas kepada penemuan ini, kajian mencadangkan Model Pematuhan Berkesan yang menggabungkan elemen-elemen seperti program latihan yang dipertingkatkan, penyediaan peralatan keselamatan yang lebih ergonomik, penyeliaan yang aktif, keseimbangan antara produktiviti dan matlamat keselamatan, serta sistem maklum balas yang berterusan. Pelaksanaan Model Pematuhan Berkesan dijangka dapat meningkatkan tahap pematuhan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat, mengurangkan risiko kemalangan, dan seterusnya memupuk budaya keselamatan yang lebih baik dalam sektor pembuatan. Dapatan kajian ini memberikan pandangan mendalam mengenai isu ketidakpatuhan dalam sektor pembuatan dan menyediakan asas untuk kajian lanjut serta pembangunan strategi keselamatan pekerjaan yang lebih berkesan.
The Impact of Online Streaming Platforms on the Film Industry and Film-Viewing Culture in Malaysia
No full textTechnology changes the look of the film industry, particularly regarding marketability through online streaming platforms. Online streaming provides a second option for viewers, which has altered Malaysia’s film-viewing culture. This difference is significant between watching movies on TV screens and in cinemas, regulated and filtered by the Film Censorship Board (Lembaga Penapisan Filem, LPF), compared to streaming online via platforms not bound by LPF regulations. Through qualitative and library research methods, this study examined the development and changes in film-viewing culture in Malaysia and the relevant acts. The Culture of the Streaming Model was used as a guide to explore the development and changes in film-viewing culture in the Malaysian film industry. In conclusion, the changes brought about by the advances in technology have significant implications for the film industry, particularly ensuring that inappropriate content does not reach young people
An Empirical Analysis of E-Takaful Participation Readiness (ETPR) Among Individuals in Malaysia
No full textIncreased digitalization is one of the tailwinds expected to impact the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI), including the takaful industry, which is growing at up to 5.2% globally. Despite the increasing penetration of digital technologies, the participation rate in online takaful remains disproportionately low. Hence, a call for a digital platform is seen as vital in the current economic situation to further reach out. This research suggests an integrated model of e-takaful participation readiness (ETPR) and empirically tests the model. Furthermore, this study opts for primary data via a structured online survey adapted from previous studies using a purposive sampling technique. Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) is the main statistical technique used in this study. Based on the perspective of user acceptance of information technology, the current research significantly expands on factors influencing e-takaful participation readiness among 395 individuals such as religiosity, attitude, and takaful literacy. Past studies have visited the topic of e-banking readiness, but limited studies focused on its relation to the e-takaful area. This study is a pioneer in examining consumer participation readiness toward e-takaful services particularly during the digital shifting process due to pandemic. The results supported the measurement model\u27s prediction that each research measure\u27s reliability and validity requirements were met. All the proposed hypotheses were found to be significant and accepted. The findings of this study suggest takaful operators in Malaysia to critically devise their new penetration strategies and focus on giving extra value to induce takaful literacy and make room for improvement in product penetration to the target segments by understanding the factors contributing to this phenomenon. This is crucial for policymakers, takaful operators, and other industry stakeholders to develop strategies that encourage greater adoption of online participation
The Acceptance Level of Fertigation Technology System among Farmers in Kelantan
No full textFertigation technology system has emerged as an assisted technology to ease the farmers\u27 jobs in the field. This technology has been popularly used by chilli, cucumber, and eggplant growers as it can minimise farm labour use. However, due to the high installation and maintenance costs, farmers refuse because they cannot afford it on their farms. Additionally, this system may appear to have technical problems such as blockage, and the skilful person must attend to it. So, this study aims to examine farmers\u27 acceptance level in Kelantan on the fertigation system technology. About 100 respondents from Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Bachok were interviewed using a structured questionnaire, and simple random sampling was used as a sampling method for this study. The descriptive analysis has also been used to identify the socio-demographic profile of the respondents and the acceptance level towards the fertigation system. The mean score was categorised into three categories: low (1 to 2.33), moderate (2.34 to 3.66) and high (3.67 to 5). The findings demonstrate a high mean score, with 70% of the farmers accepting the fertigation system to assist them on the farm. In conclusion, most farmers have opened their minds and are ready to get the fertigation system technology to generate more profit. It is hoped that more collaborations between government agencies, non-profit organisations, and investors will notice the need for this technology to boost farmers\u27 livelihoods and Malaysian food security
The farmer in the Dell: Hi-Ho, the Derry-O, the current status of worldwide science mapping on precision irrigation
No full textPrecision irrigation is essential to water-saving agricultural practices because agriculture and food are vital sectors for nations. This study evaluated how precision irrigation in agriculture is discussed in the current academic literature via science mapping of bibliometric data. A total of 967 documents spanning an 83-year publication timeline were accessed from the Scopus database using keywords related to precision irrigation. The extracted bibliographical information was analysed using Biblioshiny packages in R programming for trends, citation analysis, and intellectual structure. The findings show that precision irrigation research has grown over the past 20 years, with an average annual growth rate of 13.52% in publications. India is the most productive country in precision irrigation research, followed by China and the United States. Additionally, Hohai University has emerged as one of the top research institutions conducting precision irrigation research. In contrast, this study also shows that precision irrigation research has advanced from examining soil water and medium moisture content to creating an intelligent irrigation system to automate farmer decisions regarding crop water requirements and irrigation scheduling processes. These findings offer valuable insights for scholars seeking a deeper understanding of the global science mapping of precision irrigation for future research endeavours