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Growth performance of durian based on crop water requirement (ETc) using irrigation system
No full textWater use for agricultural production in water scarcity regions requires precise irrigation water for sustainable irrigation management. The correct amount of irrigation water should be applied to ensure the survival of plants. Currently, farmers apply irrigation without considering the actual amount of the crop water requirement (ETc), which may lead to over or under-irrigation. These problems may cause water logging, crop stress, reduced yield and inefficient farm management. Durian (Durio zibethinus) is an important economic crop of Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Lately, durian plantation has been increasing in Malaysia with innovative and sustainable approaches through irrigation or fertigation. The growth of durian is highly affected by water and nutrients given to the plants. This paper highlights the effect of precise irrigation through durian water requirement. Hence, this study aims to compare the difference in growth performance between existing practices (irrigation without ETc) and irrigation based on ETc. The study was conducted in the durian plantation at Sri Lalang, Kluang, Johor. There were two treatments tested on the durian, which are treatment 1 (T1) existing practice (irrigation without ETc) and treatment 2 (T2), irrigation based on ETc. The experimental design for this experiment is a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four (4) blocks, and four trees for each treatment per block. The data collection includes the height of the tree, canopy width, girth’s diameter, node distance, leaf length and leaf weight. These data were analysed using ANOVA and LSD. Data was collected from April until November 2020. There was a significant difference in node distance from April until September. However, there were no significant differences for other growth parameters, suggesting precise crop water requirement can save water and minimize cost for the whole irrigation management
Effect of abootre (Senna siamea) leafy biomass and NPK (15:15:15) fertilizer on the growth and yield of hot pepper, Capsicum frutescens (L.)
No full textFarmers in Sub-Saharan Africa are often deterred from using fertilizers on their crops due to the high cost of inorganic fertilizers and the environmental strain associated with intensive agriculture, which relies heavily on inputs. However, a comprehensive understanding of how the integration of organic biomass, such as Senna siamea leafy biomass, and conventional fertilizers like NPK (15:15:15) impacts the growth and yield of specific crops like hot pepper is lacking. A field experiment was carried out at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Demonstration Farm, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana in 2023 to assess the effect of S. siamea leafy biomass and NPK (15:15:15) inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of hot pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) in a randomized complete block design. Four treatments were used and allocated as T1 (Control), T2 (0.096kg of NPK), T3 (0.32063kg of S. siamea leafy biomass) and T4 (0.1532kg of S. siamea leafy biomass + 0.048kg of NPK). The treatments were replicated four times. The parameters investigated were; height, number of leaves, fruit yield and fruit dry weight. Treatments showed significant difference between them in the parameters investigated on, p?0.05. The combined application of S. siamea leafy biomass and NPK (15:15:15) fertilizer significantly increased the growth in height (42.75 cm), number of leaves (40.75), fruit yield (305291 fruits/ha) and dry fruit weight (484 kg/ha) of hot pepper compared to the sole application of the individual materials and the control, p?0.05. In terms of effect of these treatments, T4 [(0.1532 kg of S. siamea leafy biomass + 0.048 kg NPK (15:15:15)] favored the growth and yield of hot pepper the most, followed by the sole application of S. siamea leafy biomass T3 (0.32063 kg of S. siamea leafy biomass), sole NPK (0.09 kg of NPK) and then T1 (control) recording the lowest growth in height (19.32 cm), number of leaves (21.25), fruit yield (129693 fruits/ha) and fruit dry weight (115 kg/ha) of hot pepper. Therefore, the combined application of T4[(0.1532 kg of S. siamea leafy biomass + 0.048 kg NPK (15:15:15)] could be adopted by farmers as an economically fit fertilizer treatment for optimum hot pepper performance. Additionally, S. siamea leafy biomass might be adopted by hot pepper farmers as an alternative to inorganic in terms of cost and availability in sub-Saharan Africa
A Review of Entrepreneurial Success in Relation to Entrepreneurial Education
No full textSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are vital to developing economies, yet many fail in their early stages. Extensive research has explored the factors that contribute to their success, with entrepreneurial education receiving significant attention. However, the impact of such education on entrepreneurial success remains unclear. This review seeks to examine the theoretical foundations linking entrepreneurial education and success, while identifying key indicators and predictors of success in order to improve educational approaches for SMEs, which are crucial economic indicators. The analysis reveals a lack of literature specifically addressing how education influences success, particularly from psychosocial and technological perspectives. Moreover, few studies consider the roles of learner autonomy and digital literacy as mediators or moderators in the relationship between entrepreneurship education and success. This highlights a need for further research on these aspects. The review offers insights for various stakeholders, including researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, governments, and policymakers. By incorporating these factors into research, policy, and training programs, it aims to enhance entrepreneurial education, drive SME success, and contribute to global economic growth
Konsep Hakimiyyah dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Gerakan Terorisme Dalam Kalangan Muslim: The Concept of Hakimiyyah and Its Influence on Terrorism Movement Among Muslims
No full textGerakan terorisme berlaku dalam kalangan Muslim dan bukan Muslim. Gerakan terorisme dalam kalangan Muslim wujud dengan pelbagai nama seperti Boko Haram, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) dan sebagainya. Terdapat kajian yang merumuskan bahawa gerakan terorisme dalam kalangan Muslim berkait rapat dengan pemikiran Salafiyyah kerana gerakan tersebut didokong oleh beberapa orang tokoh teroris yang mengangkat fikrah Salafiyyah. Pihak lain pula menyimpulkan terdapat perkaitan antara terorisme dengan pemikiran gerakan Ikhwan Muslimin dengan mengaitkan kepada seorang idealog Ikhwan Muslimin yang mengangkat konsep Hakimiyyah dalam wacana Syed Qutb. Pada masa yang sama, ramai tokoh teroris kontemporari mengungkapkan pentafsiran Syed Qutb dalam memberi huraian yang berkaitan dengan Hakimiyyah menjadi asas terhadap kepercayaan dan pegangan mereka yang baharu. Menggunakan pendekatan kajian turath yang merangkumi kaedah istiqra’, istinbat, istirdadi dan jadali, penulisan ini dipersembahkan dengan dikemukakan perbahasan berkenaan kaitan gerakan terorisme dengan pentafsiran teks Islam, perkaitan antara tafsiran konsep Hakimiyyah dalam kalangan teroris dan kritikan terhadap pentafsiran Hakimiyyah dalam versi terorisme serta perbahasannya. Berdasarkan analisis yang dilakukan, didapati pentafsiran kelompok teroris terhadap konsep hakimiyyah tidak memenuhi tahap piawaian pentafsiran yang muktabar yang disepakati oleh para ulama silam dan kontemporari. Tambahan pula, implikasi daripada pentafsiran tersebut menatijahkan perlakuan yang bercanggah dengan matlamat wahyu dan maqasid syariah dalam agama Islam
DIKIR LABA: BENTUK PERSEMBAHAN TRADISIONAL DI TUMPAT, KELANTAN
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Dikir Laba merupakan satu bentuk hiburan yang lahir daripada kearifan masyarakat tempatan dan merupakan salah satu seni persembahan tradisional yang masih wujud di Negeri Kelantan. Persembahan ini banyak dipersembahkan terutamanya di majlis perkahwinan, maulud dan majlis keagamaan. Pada awal abad ke-20, persembahan Dikir Laba merupakan hiburan yang sangat diminati dalam kalangan masyarakat di Kelantan. Kini, Dikir Laba merupakan satu warisan seni tempatan yang sudah jarang diketahui dan didengari oleh generasi muda. Penyelidikan ini akan mengupas mengenai bentuk persembahan Dikir Laba yang masih wujud di kawasan Tumpat Kelantan khususnya di kampung Morak dan Kampung Periuk. Hasil data penyelidikan yang diperoleh diambil menggunakan kaedah tinjauan, pemerhatian dan temu bual responden. Tinjauan dilakukan untuk mengetahui isu dan permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan penyelidikan, manakala pemerhatian digunakan untuk melihat sejauh mana bentuk seni persembahan Dikir Laba masih diamalkan oleh kedua-dua buah kumpulan. Kaedah temu bual yang dijalankan melibatkan empat orang responden termasuk tokoh Dikir Laba yang masih aktif bergiat. Penyelidikan mendapati bahawa bentuk persembahan Dikir Laba berdasarkan nyanyian dan tarian berkumpulan masih dikekalkan. Keistimewaan bentuk persembahan Dikir Laba ini akan diperjelaskan dengan lebih terperinci dalam artikel ini.
AbstractDikir Laba is a form of entertainment that emerged from the wisdom of the local community. It It is one of the traditional performing arts that still exist in Kelantan. This artform is widely performed, especially at weddings, mauluds, and other religious ceremonies. In the early 20th century, Dikir Laba was popular among the communities in Kelantan. Today, Dikir Laba has become local heritage that is rarely known and heard by the younger generation. This research will discuss the form of Dikir Laba presentation that still exists in the Tumpat area of Kelantan, especially in Kampung Morak and Kampung Periuk. This study was conducted to discuss the performance of Dikir Laba in Tumpat Kelantan. The results of the research are obtained using the methods of surveys, observations and interviews with respondents. A survey was conducted to find out the issues and problems related to the research, while observation method was used to study the extent in which the Dikir Laba performance is maintained by both groups. The interview method involved four respondents, including Dikir Laba experts who are still active. This research has found that the performance form of Dikir Laba is still based on singing and group dance. The uniqueness of Dikir Laba\u27s performance will be explained in more detail in this article
Exploring the Quality of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Teaching at China Higher Education Institutions Using Stufflebeams’s Cipp Model: A Case Study
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The quality evaluation of innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) in the education sector is achieving worldwide attention as empowering nations with high-quality talents is quintessential for economic progress. China, a pioneer in the world market in almost all sectors, have transformed its educational policies and incorporated entrepreneurial skills as a part of its education models to further catalyst the country’s economic progress. Innovation is the capacity to perceive connections, identify possibilities, and capitalise on them. Entrepreneurship means the creation of new economic activities and organisations and the transformation of existing ones. Quality evaluation involves monitoring progress towards desired goals and objectives. There is a frequent problem: lesser model exploration research on professional education and practical education, which may result in poor quality I&E education. The objectives of this research were to explore the quality of innovation and entrepreneurship teaching at higher education institutions using Stufflebeam\u27s CIPP evaluation. Participants in the study include the director of the innovation and entrepreneurship education department, the head of the administrative function department, and instructors from the Changzhou Institute of Industrial Vocational Technology\u27s innovation and entrepreneurship education programs. The CIPP Evaluation Model was utilised to conduct qualitative research. Data were gathered via structured interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis based on the conceptual framework of Stufflebeam\u27s CIPP evaluation model. The results of the study show that the quality of innovation and entrepreneurship education in higher vocational colleges is generally good; there are sound systems and organizational structures, and the colleges are able to provide adequate resources. Additionally, the curriculum and extracurricular activities of innovation and entrepreneurship education are well-executed, and the higher vocational colleges have received numerous accolades in innovation and entrepreneurship education. However, there is still a need for improvement in class size, teacher development, and the efficiency of extracurricular activities.
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Penilaian kualiti inovasi dan keusahawanan (I&E) dalam sektor pendidikan mendapat perhatian dunia kerana memperkasa negara yang mempunyai bakat berkualiti tinggi adalah penting untuk kemajuan ekonomi. China, perintis dalam pasaran dunia dalam hampir semua sektor telah mengubah dasar pendidikannya dan menggabungkan kemahiran keusahawanan sebagai sebahagian daripada model pendidikan mereka untuk terus memacu kemajuan ekonomi negara. Inovasi ditakrifkan sebagai keupayaan untuk melihat hubungan, mengenal pasti kemungkinan, dan memanfaatkannya. Keusahawanan bermaksud penciptaan aktiviti dan organisasi ekonomi baharu serta transformasi yang sedia ada.Penilaian kualiti melibatkan pemantauan kemajuan ke arah matlamat dan objektif yang diingini. Terdapat masalah yang kerap berlaku: penyelidikan penerokaan model yang lebih rendah mengenai pendidikan profesional dan pendidikan praktikal, yang mungkin mengakibatkan pendidikan I&E yang berkualiti rendah. Objektif penyelidikan ini adalah untuk meneroka kualiti pengajaran inovasi dan keusahawanan di institusi pengajian tinggi menggunakan penilaian CIPP Stufflebeam. Peserta kajian termasuk pengarah jabatan pendidikan inovasi dan keusahawanan, ketua jabatan fungsi pentadbiran, dan pengajar dari program pendidikan inovasi dan keusahawanan Institut Teknologi Vokasional Changzhou. Model Penilaian CIPP telah digunakan untuk menjalankan penyelidikan kualitatif. Data dikumpul melalui temu bual berstruktur. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik berdasarkan kerangka konsep model penilaian CIPP Stufflebeam. Hasil kajian menunjukkan kualiti inovasi dan pendidikan keusahawanan di kolej vokasional tinggi secara amnya adalah baik; terdapat sistem bunyi dan struktur organisasi, dan kolej dapat menyediakan sumber yang mencukupi. Selain itu, kurikulum dan aktiviti ekstrakurikuler inovasi dan pendidikan keusahawanan dilaksanakan dengan baik, dan kolej vokasional yang lebih tinggi telah menerima banyak anugerah dalam pendidikan inovasi dan keusahawanan. Walau bagaimanapun, masih terdapat keperluan untuk penambahbaikan dalam saiz kelas, pembangunan guru, dan kecekapan aktiviti kokurikulum
Lema That Supports Pure Values in Minangkabau Malay Poetry According to Level T\u27s Theory
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Research related to the lemma that supports pure values ??according to Levelt\u27s Speech Production theory (1999), is less studied by researchers in Malaysia. The findings of previous studies only relate to the analysis of communication according to the output of the outer circle through the principles of Levelt\u27s Theory of Speech Production in 2012. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of studying the achievement of lemma in the revelation of poems of the Minangkabau Malay community. Lemma is a term used by Levelt for lexical. The textual analysis method is used to analyze the Malay Minangkabau poems that have been selected. Minangkabau Malay poems were selected and taken from the collection of poems \u271000 Petahat-Petiti, Mamang-Bidal, Pantun-Gurindam\u27 by H. Idrus Hakimy. The objective of this study is to rework the lemma used in Minangkabau Malay poems that support pure values. The findings of the study found that there are many virtues that are practiced among the Minangkabau Malay community and these virtues are often included in the production of traditional poems. The use of Levelt\u27s 1999 Speech Production Theory is also in line with the needs of the study in studying lemma that supports pure values ??through the revelation of traditional Minangkabau poems. Next, the data was recorded using a recording device when the informant recited the Minangkabau Malay poems that had been selected. Confirmation from informants was also done for some lemmas that the researcher did not understand. The data and analysis of the study are presented in descriptive form. Analysis of the study was also done according to the Outer Circle and Inner Circle aspects according to Levelt\u27s Theory of Speech Production. Therefore, this study found that there is a difference in the phonetic aspect of speech between the Minangkabau Malay dialect and Bahasa Melayu despite the similarities between the two. The results of this research are expected to spark new ideas in the study of the differences in Minangkabau Malay poetry, especially from a linguistic and cultural point of view.
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Penyelidikan yang terkait dengan lema yang mendukung nilai murni mengikut teori Penghasilan Pertuturan Levelt (1999), kurang dikaji oleh pengkaji di Malaysia. Dapatan kajian terdahulu yang ada hanya berkait tentang analisis komunikasi mengikut output lingkaran luar menerusi prinsip Teori Penghasilan Tuturan Levelt pada tahun 2012. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini dijalankan dengan tujuan untuk mengkaji capaian lema dalam penzahiran pantun masyarakat Melayu Minangkabau. Lema ialah istilah yang digunakan oleh Levelt untuk leksikal. Kaedah analsiis tekstual digunakan untuk menganalisis pantun Melayu Minangkabau yang telah dipilih. Pantun Melayu Minangkabau dipilih dan diambil daripada kumpulan Pantun ‘1000 Pepatah-Petiti, Mamang-Bidal, Pantun-Gurindam’ oleh H. Idrus Hakimy. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengolah semula lema yang digunakan dalam pantun Melayu Minangkabau yang mendukung nilai murni. Dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa banyak nilai murni yang menjadi amalan dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu Minangkabau dan nilai murni ini banyak dimasukkan dalam penghasilan pantun tradisional. Penggunaan Teori Penghasilan Pertuturan Levelt 1999 juga adalah menepati kehendak kajian dalam mengkaji lema yang mendukung nilai murni menerusi penzahiran pantun tradisi Minangkabau. Seterusnya, data dirakam menggunakan alat rakaman sewaktu informan menzahirkan pantun Melayu Minangkabau yang telah dipilih. Pengesahan daripada informan juga dilakukan bagi beberapa lema yang tidak difahami oleh pengkaji. Data dan analisis kajian dipersembahkan dalam bentuk huraian. Analisis kajian juga turut dilakukan mengikut aspek Lingkaran Luaran dan Lingkaran Dalaman menurut Teori Penghasilan Pertuturan Levelt. Justeru itu, kajian ini mendapati terdapat perbezaan dalam aspek pertuturan fonetik antara dialek Melayu Minangkabau dengan Bahasa Melayu walaupun mempunyai persamaan lema antara keduanya. Hasil penyelidikan ini diharap dapat mencetus idea baru dalam kajian terhadap kelainan pantun Melayu Minangkabau terutamanya dari sudut kebahasaan dan kebudayaan
SME\u27s E-Commerce Adoption in Sabah and Sarawak: The Moderating Role of Government Support
No full textThis study investigates the factors influencing e-commerce adoption among SMEs in Sabah and Sarawak, addressing gaps in the existing consensus and theoretical framework. Utilizing the Technology-Organisation-Environment theory, the research focuses on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, organizational readiness, and top management support, with government support as a moderating variable. Employing a quantitative approach and survey methodology, data analysis was conducted using SPSS and SmartPLS 4. The results reveal that perceived usefulness and ease of use positively impact e-commerce adoption, and government support moderates the relationship between ease of use and adoption. The findings highlight the crucial role of the technological context, particularly user experience. The study underscores that user-friendly and useful e-commerce platforms increase the likelihood of adoption, while government support is vital through regulations and infrastructure improvements. Future research is recommended to explore e-commerce adoption across diverse industries and examine post-adoption stages to identify evolving patterns over time
Implementation Barriers to Process Innovation among Malaysian Manufacturing SMEs: A Review
No full textProcess innovation is widely recognised as a crucial driver of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The SMEs that could not rapidly evolve core business strategies may become uncompetitive owing to obsolete products and processes. Hence, SMEs should consider the potential benefits of refining current processes apart from focusing on existing product offerings. Fostering process innovation could significantly improve competitiveness, efficiency, and plant visibility. Nonetheless, most SMEs struggle to implement efficient and effective process innovations in existing production operations. The current study aims to review the barriers encountered by manufacturing SMEs to facilitate process innovation
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of phytocompounds isolated from Hydnophytum formicarum Jack tuber extracts.
No full textHydnophytum formicarum Jack is an epiphyte also known as “pokok sarang semut” or “pokok kepala beruk”. It is a traditional herbal remedy for hepatitis, rheumatism, diarrhoea, and lung cancer. There is a lack of information about the presence of phytochemicals in this plant, particularly those from Malaysia, and different extraction protocols indicate the presence of different chemicals. For this study, H. formicarum tuber were extracted using hexane, methanol, and ethyl acetate and the chemical compounds were identified using GC-MS. The extracts of H. formicarum tubers yielded 28 different compounds. The tuber of H. formicarum contains a wide range of chemical compounds with potential medicinal values