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Gig Work in Post Pandemic Times: Does it an Agile Work Structure?
No full textGig economy is known as situations where workers work based on demand or known as ‘online gig work’, or on-demand economy’. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effectiveness of gig work configuration to overcome the post pandemic impacts. Qualitative research design is employed to answer the research question. Data for this study was collected from the online sellers in Malaysia using online interview. The phenomenology approach is adopted to analyses the data with labour context perspectives. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the interview data. The underlying assumption of gig works implementation are explored and lead to the understanding of its effectiveness in terms of providing sustainable income and solving financial difficulties due to the Covid-19 impacts. Findings suggest that most Malaysia gig workers was involved in the gig works due to financial difficulties during pandemic. However, the potential of this flexible work structure outnumbered its challenges, suggesting a huge opportunity for gig works system to be utilized by the people. Findings also discovered the awareness among respondents to equip themselves with communication skills, content writing, information technology, leadership skills and product knowledge. The findings imply that the social support could be geared up to assist the people in dealing with the challenges of this flexible work system realizing its huge potential to minimize the detrimental impacts of the pandemic and uncertain economic conditions
The differences of farm financial performance in innovation adoption in beef cattle farming: A study in Peninsular Malaysia
No full textBeef cattle farming has become a vital sub-sector in the agriculture industry in supplying protein for the populations. The self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) of beef is not encouraging, and the import value is kept increasing for many years. Meanwhile, innovation adoption in beef cattle farming is believed to improve beef production if used correctly. However, inefficient financial management has led to improper farming practices. This study aims to identify the farm financial difference in adopting such innovations. This study involves 233 beef cattle farmers from Johor, Selangor, Kedah and Kelantan using stratified and simple random sampling. It is found that integration and silage show more significant profit changes with more than 60%, while artificial insemination and vaccination show 33% and 42% profit changes, respectively. Hence, regular meetings conducted by the extension agents are essential to ensure that adopting innovation is successful besides good cooperation among all stakeholders, including the farmers, government agencies, farmers\u27 associations and private sectors
Improving the BRIS Soil management and practices for growing roselle (Hibiscus sabradiffa L.)
No full textBeach ridges with interspersed swales (BRIS), commonly referred to as BRIS soil or sandy soil, are extensively distributed along the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Despite the challenging nature of the lowland agricultural soil, characterised by its sandy texture and sterility, agricultural activities on BRIS soils have experienced an upward trend in recent times. The objective of this study was to conduct a literature review on the challenges and possibilities of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) growth in the BRIS soil environment. Soil concerns can be classified into three categories: physical, chemical, and biological. The soil in BRIS is characterised by its acidic nature and low CEC values, with sand content occasionally reaching as high as 95 percent. Significant challenges associated with sandy soil conditions encompass soil water repellency (SWR), soil compaction, surface crust formation, soil erosion, low fertility, and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) value, as well as nutrient leaching into the groundwater, leading to pollution. The roselle plant is currently being commercially cultivated in the state of Terengganu as a substitute for tobacco in BRIS soil. This is due to the plant\u27s exceptional aeration and deep root zone. However, owing to its diminished fertility, its output is restricted. This book concentrates on the challenges related to BRIS soil and environmental concerns, including issues such as inadequate nutrient levels, weak soil structure, and excessive drainage. This review comprehensively elucidates the management strategies for sandy soil in the context of agricultural operations and evolving climatic conditions, thereby contributing to the advancement of research on the prospective cultivation of roselle
Assessment of certain micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Ni, and Se) in some herbal snuff stocks consumed in Sokoto, Nigeria
No full textThe objective of this study was to assess the concentrations of Zn, Fe, Se, and Ni micronutrients present in some commonly consumed herbal snuffs in Sokoto, Nigeria using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The concentrations of zinc and iron metals present in brands of herbal snuff in Sokoto Nigeria reveal, the zinc concentration ranges from 0.12 ± 0.02 (recorded in DR Lambo special Sundu) to 0.33 ± 0.002 ppm (Hajiya Ayisha Snuff AK47 Blue cover), and iron ranges from 0.97 ± 0.6 (found in DR Lambo special Sundu) to 8.92 ± 0.2 ppm (AK 47). The concentrations of selenium and nickel metals in some selected snuff materials consumed in Sokoto, Nigeria reveal, the selenium concentration ranges from 0.05 ± 0.002 (Hajiya Ayisha snuff AK 47 green cover) to 0.12 ± 0.001 (revealed in Dr Lambo Herbal Powder) ppm. Nickel ranges from 0.02 ± 0.001 to 0.04 ± 0.002 ppm. All the determined elements are within safe levels when compared to World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits and are probably safe for human consumption
The Effect of Mozart Music in Reducing Depression Levels among Hospital Nurses in Malaysia
No full textThis research aims to determine the effectiveness of Mozart’s music in reducing depression among nurses in order to increase the quality of healthcare services in Malaysia. The research method that was used for this research was quasi-experimental and an Aura machine was used to collect data. A significant difference in aura colour before and after a 14-day treatment of Mozart Music was also observed. In order to help the nurses to reduce depression; minimise disturbance during working hours; and have a more proactive and productive environment, treatment sessions were set up for those who scored a moderate depression level using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). There were two experiment groups; the Mozart Music group and the non-treatment group of which, each group consisted of 15 participants. Treatment session was conducted daily for 14 days with each session taking approximately 10 minutes. After 14 days, participants were given the same questionnaires from before to answer once again. This research contributes a new treatment plan to alleviate the burden that nurses are facing in reducing depression by giving them more options of alternative treatments that suit themselves apart from the current treatments such as meditation and social support. In conclusion, Mozart’s music shows significant results in reducing depression among nurses
Should Mozum Menswear Compete in The Digital Era?
No full text“I have won a number of sewing competitions in domestic and international level, partly due to the uniqueness and trendy designs that I create. My teachers have always praised my design, along with the unusual sewing techniques that I use. They say my designs have been followed by other students as well."
Since 1990, Mr. Haikal who is passionate in sewing, had learned to sew at Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN). During his golden age circa 1990 until 1993, he was well-known among IKBN staff and students for being a top student and having won several national and international competitions. He had been a champion of many sewing competitions at the IKBN level throughout Malaysia. Later on, he was sent to compete in the ASEAN stage held in the Philippines in 1992, and became the ASEAN champion. Subsequently, he was sent to compete on a world stage in 1993 and received a consolation prize
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No full textTEKNIK 1 SEMAIAN BATANG BAGI PEMBIAKAN BAKA SUKUN WARISAN 1890 PULAU AMAN: APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN PROJEK (PBP)
No full textKertas kajian ilmiah pembangunan tiga (3) teknik biak baka asal sukun warisan 1890 ini berdasarkan ujilari teknik semaian batang pembiakan baka pokok sukun melalui perlaksanaan konsep pembelajaran berasaskan projek (PBP). Kajian berbentuk pembangunan teknik dan persampelan melalui pengaplikasian konsep PBP melibatkan tiga (3) kumpulan kerja yang terdiri 2 ahli bagi setiap kumpulan kerja projek biak baka sukun warisan. Pembelajaran berasaskan projek akan digunakan bagi tiga kumpulan kerja melalui 3 fasa gerak kerja merangkumi Fasa 1: Penubuhan kumpulan kerja, Fasa 2: pemilihan teknik semaian biak baka sukun warisan 1890 dan Fasa 3: Penjagaan dan dapatan data berterusan (penilaian hasil dapatan). Metodologi kerja adalah merujuk kepada kumpulan 1- menggunakan teknik semaian batang pada tanah campuran. Hasil dapatan bagi teknik semaian batang oleh kumpulan kerja 1 adalah merujuk kepada proses berterusan kepada Fasa ke-3 dalam perlaksanaan PBP berkaitan. kumpulan kerja 1 mengaplikasi tiga teknik semaian batang akan menjaga, mengukur dan menilai keberkesanan teknik yang dipilih. Dapatan data diukur menggunakan pemboleh ubah kadar tumbersaran dan tempoh matang setiap benih iaitu 25 hari. Hasil dapatan kumpulan 1 mendapati teknik semaian batang menggunakan tanah campuran menunjukan hasil yang sederhana bagi tumbesaran. Melalui sampel kajian 17 batang yang disemai, tiada batang yang berjaya bertunas dalam tempoh masa 25 hari. Kadar nisbah kejayaan adalah sebanyak 0%. Konsep PBP dan kajian ujilari lapangan sebenar ini diharap akan membantu bagi projek pembiakan dan penjagaan baka sukun warisan 1890 agar tidak pupus di Pulau Aman. Cadangan ujilari seterusnya yang disarankan ialah melibatkan teknik ke 4 dan ke 5 iaitu kaedah ‘Tut’ dan ‘Cantuman Tunas’ bagi melihat perkembangan pertumbuhan.
This scientific research paper on the development of three (3) breeding techniques of the original 1890 breadfruit breed is based on piloting the nursery stem breeding technique of breadfruit tree breeds through the implementation of the project-based learning concept (PjBL). The study is in the form of technique development and sampling through the application of the PjBL concept involving three (3) work groups of 2 members for each work group of the heritage breadfruit breeding project. Project-based learning will be used for three work groups through 3 phases of work including Phase 1: Establishment of work groups, Phase 2: selection of breeding techniques for the 1890 heritage breadfruit breed and Phase 3: Care and continuous data acquisition (evaluation of findings). The work methodology refers to group 1- using the stem nursery technique on mixed soil. The findings for the stem nursery technique by working group 1 refer to the ongoing process to the 3rd Phase in the implementation of related PjBL. working group 1 applied three techniques of the stem nursery will maintain, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen technique. The data obtained was measured using the variables of the growth rate and the maturity period of each seed which is 25 days. The results of group 1 found that the stem nursery technique using mixed soil showed moderate results for growth. Through a study sample of 17 stems that were sown, none of the stems successfully sprouted within a period of 25 days. The success rate is 0%. The concept of PjBL and this actual field trial study is expected to help for the breeding and care project of the 1890 heritage breadfruit breed so that it does not become extinct on Pulau Aman. The next recommended test involves the 4th and 5th techniques which are the \u27 Marcotting @Tut\u27 and \u27Bud Grafting\u27 methods to see the development of growth
NAVIGATING THE STORM: A STUDY OF IMPACTS COVID-19 ON WAYANG KULIT KELANTAN
No full textThe Covid-19 pandemic hit the entire world at the onset of 2020, paralysing all community activities. The local government has restricted all social activities, including public gatherings, which has indirectly impacted local wayang kulit practitioners. This study examined the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on practitioners of wayang kulit in Kelantan and how they reacted and responded during the Covid-19. This study employs a qualitative approach with a focus on a case study. Ten respondents were interviewed, and non-participant observation was used to obtain data. All data were analysed thematically and triangulated with previous studies. Hence this study found two significant impacts of Covid-19 towards Wayang Kulit Kelantan, including local practitioners who are forced to postpone and cancel artistic activities and a lack of income generation among the practitioners. However, Wayang Kulit Kelantan survived by adapting to a new version of wayang kulit performances and the need to comply with government SOPs. In conclusion, this study is essential for wayang kulit practitioners and stakeholders in sustaining wayang kulit during the pandemic and in the future.
Pandemik Covid-19 telah melanda seluruh dunia pada permulaan tahun 2020 dan melumpuhkan semua aktiviti masyarakat. Kerajaan tempatan telah menyekat semua aktiviti sosial termasuk perhimpunan awam yang memberi kesan kepada pengamal wayang kulit tempatan secara tidak langsung. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengkaji kesan wabak Covid-19 terhadap pengamal wayang kulit di Kelantan. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang berfokuskan kepada kajian kes. Sepuluh orang responden telah ditemu bual, dan pemerhatian bukan ikut serta digunakan untuk mendapatkan data. Semua data dianalisis secara tematik dan ditriangulasi dengan kajian terdahulu. Justeru itu, kajian ini mendapati terdapat dua impak utama wabak Covid-19 terhadap Wayang Kulit Kelantan termasuklah pengamal tempatan terpaksa menangguhkan dan membatalkan aktiviti kesenian serta kekurangan penjanaan pendapatan dalam kalangan pengamal. Namun, Wayang Kulit Kelantan berjaya bertahan dengan mengadaptasi persembahan wayang kulit secara dalam talian, dan pematuhan SOP kerajaan. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini penting untuk pengamal dan pihak berkepentingan wayang kulit dalam mengekalkan wayang kulit semasa pandemik dan pada masa hadapan
KAJIAN RINTIS PERSEPSI GURU SEKOLAH BERASRAMA MALAYSIA TERHADAP PERSEKITARAN PEMBELAJARAN FLIPPED YANG MENGGUNAKAN PENGUASAAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN MASALAH
No full textApabila menggunakan persekitaran pembelajaran dengan platform elektronik, pengajar sering berjuang untuk menerapkan pelajaran dan konsep walaupun strategi pembelajaran flipped learning adalah penting untuk pendidikan berkualiti tinggi. Dalam kajian ini, guru Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi di Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Malaysia telah ditemu bual tentang cara strategi pengajaran mereka berbanding dengan persekitaran flipped learning. Kajian ini melihat penerimaan flipped learning, kaedah pengajaran yang digunakan oleh guru, dan pendapat mereka. Kaji selidik itu melibatkan 17 tenaga pengajar dari pelbagai wilayah di Malaysia. Dalam kajian ini, sembilan soalan dari "Soal Selidik Persekitaran Pembelajaran" telah digunakan. Peratusan digunakan untuk memeriksa data yang dikumpulkan. 80% guru di Sekolah Berasrama Penuh di Malaysia mempunyai sikap positif terhadap pembelajaran flipped learning dan memberikan penilaian yang tinggi terhadap pendekatan kreatif. Guru-guru di Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Malaysia perlu sedar akan pendekatan pembelajaran yang terbaik, seperti penguasaan dan penyelesaian masalah pembelajaran, memandangkan ciri-ciri kognitif, emosi, dan tingkah laku pelajar mereka. Akhirnya, kebanyakkan guru mengatakan bahawa menjalankan persekitaran seperti ini adalah penting untuk mendapatkan prestasi pembelajaran dan keseronokan.
Even though flipped learning tactics are crucial for top-notch education, teachers typically struggle to apply the lessons and concepts when using a learning environment with an electronic platform. In this study, instructors of Design and Skills at Malaysian boarding schools were asked to discuss how their methods of instruction related to the flipped classroom. The acceptance of flipped classrooms, instructors\u27 teaching strategies, and their views were all examined in this study. 17 teachers from various parts of Malaysia took part in the study. Nine items from the "Learning Environment Questionnaire" were applied in this study. The data that was gathered was analysed using percentages. In general, 80% of instructors at Malaysian boarding schools have good attitudes about flipped learning and give the method high marks for the novel approach. Due to the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural characteristics of their pupils, Malaysian Boarding School teachers have to recognise the right learning methodologies, such as mastery and problem-solving learning. According to the guideline, doing this was essential to achieving both learning performance and enjoyment