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A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Mobile Technology among Students in Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in Peninsular Malaysia
No full textThe introduction of mobile tools into our classroom spaces ought to be a catalyst for remarkable possibility and genuine change in how we engage learners in the work we pursue together. It should be a moment where we look collectively at what is now possible in how we engage and learn alongside our students and where we do some cultivating that allows us to pull out less timely practices or tools and evolve to what our students need now. It should be a vibrant time. Today?s knowledge-based economy requires that nations equip their citizens with appropriate skills and a demand for university education has continued to soar. In much of Peninsular Malaysia, the rapid increase in university enrollments has been matched with an expansion of the relevant infrastructure, resulting in among other things, adequate classrooms and libraries. There has also been a robust growth in the technology sector globally. This study examines the impact of mobile technology usage among students in PHEIs in Peninsular Malaysia and its implications on quality as well as possible contributions of mobile technology to learning. Challenges aside, the study concludes that mobile technology could be exploited to supplement learning as it enables the student to access academic and research materials from credible sources that are either on free-access or subscribed-for through their home university. The findings also add new understanding as regard to factors influencing students? intention to use mobile technology in higher education
Why Managers Lose Balance; Can Technology Influence Balance
No full textAs the work environment becomes more complex and diverse, managers are compelled to implement favorable practices that can deliver quality output to achieve competitive advantage with minimum resources. Employees are on employers? toes for justice; while employers are determined to curtail the cost and effect of the same. It is important for managers to adapt ideas and practices from time to time since organizations and environments are continuously improving. Since work life balance poses a heavy cost to the organization in terms of time and cost, even though the employment laws now permits family friendly programs, workplace implementation still remains a big challenge. Investing in what may work out well for the organization is also unavoidable. It has come to a time for management to embrace work family programs to permit managers to take care of their family issues. With growing technology and multiple generations co-existing with different behavioral norms, a shift from traditional approach to Work?Life balance (WLB) integration has become a big issue in managing human resource. Accordingly, we explore how advancement in information technology is shifting WLB-high performance achievement relationship. Data were collected from 265 managers. Hypotheses were tested using multiple and hierarchical regression analyses. The result did not support that WLB has a direct positive impact on performance. However, we found that WLB has an indirect influence on high performance achievement through the advancement in information technology. The study demonstrated that advancement in information technology influences how managers manage both work and life domains. This result has significant implications for managers and the growing workforce
Social Media and Student\u27s Learning Outcome: A case in South-East Asia
No full textThe study investigated the effect of social media on the academic performance among Malaysian youths of the ASEAN community by referring to technology acceptance model and theory of planned behaviour. It was believed that social media had caused the decrease in education standards and poor quality graduates. This study also examined the moderating influence of attitude on social media use and academic performance. The outcome of the study could help Malaysian government to consider proper educational and social policy decisions for better governance. A survey was conducted using proportionate stratified random sampling from three universities in Peninsular Malaysia. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression. It was discovered that the use of social media as a source of information for studies had a significant effect on the youths? academic performance in Malaysia. Therefore, the government and the management at universities should ensure that social media are mostly used for academic purposes by restricting the use of social media in the universities. It was suggested that the university may block other unimportant links and encourage students to use social media for academic issues such as assignments involving online journals. The scope of inquiry was limited to the Faculty of Business in the universities. Further studies need to look into social media usage by youths in secondary schools
Exploring Digital Marketing Practices for KUNTUM Magazine Publishing Company in Malaysia
No full textThe development of new media has made a significant impact on all areas included in the business sector. Many marketers use new media platforms through websites and social media now become a phenomenon and important to the business world landscape. Digital marketing is one form of marketing commonly used for promoting goods or services and reaching customers across digital channels. The aspects of digital marketing conducted through websites and social media platforms can be used by magazine publishing companies to ensure enhanced product marketing activities. The goal of this study was to analyze the degree to which magazine publishers such as Kuntum magazine used their website and social media sites as their digital marketing strategies and explore the understanding of the definition and role of the digital marketing dimension by the publishing company and its effectiveness as a modern marketing tool. This research interviewed the Editor and Kuntum magazine employees using qualitative approaches. The findings show that with the change in their digital marketing strategy, Kuntum magazine is increasingly utilizing new media channels, and very optimistic. This research looks forward to finding a more effective and sustainable approach in the transition of the magazine publishing industry to digital marketing practices
Kajian Keberkesanan Pemilihan Lokasi Melalui Kaedah “Ceklok” untuk Pembinaan Rumah Burung Walet (RBW)
No full textThis study explained one of the best methods in the selection process for the construction of bird nest house (BNH). The biggest problem encountered by swiftlet entrepreneurs is to identify locations with a large population of swiftlets. Swiftlet entrepreneurs often made a mistake when choosing a location as there has been no systematic and organised method in the selection process of the micro-habitat for the bird’s nest. Therefore, this study identified one of the best measures to determine the location through the Bird Call method or location check. This method has been implemented to 18 locations for the construction of BNH which has been exposed to courses organised by Damak Swiftlets Trading and Wan Damak Empire from 2014 to 2017 in selected areas throughout Malaysia. The study found that almost all locations that were developed using location selection methods can produce successful BNH. In conclusion, the study suggested that the location should be a place that has many swiftlets. Entrepreneurs are not required to have ownership of the land to build successful BNH
Innovation Diffusion Impact on Students’ Online Platform Participation
No full textTechnology and innovation offer excellent opportunities for educational institutions, particularly Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), to provide high-quality education services in the industry 4.0 era. Most classes are conducted online during the pandemic, whereby students fully participate in online learning activities and processes. Thus, the study aims to examine the influence of relative advantage, complexity, and observability on students’ online platform participation. The study employed a cross-sectional research design and collected quantitative data from 384 students using a purposive sampling technique. Additionally, a questionnaire was distributed through WhatsApp and Facebook to collect data and analysed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21. The findings revealed that relative advantage, complexity, and observability significantly affect students’ online platform participation. Furthermore, the study provided several insights into students’ online participation
Undergraduate Students’ Trust in Using Social Networking Sites
No full text– Recently, social networking sites (SNSs) experienced increased popularity, becoming one of the most significant tools in the present high-tech world. Users can instantly interact with each other by using social media platforms, forming professional connections, friendships, and business opportunities. Nonetheless, users impact trust when using SNSs, which is the most essential component in human connection. The study aims to investigate the impact of users’ trust in using SNSs. Accordingly, 110 valid survey questionnaires were distributed through Google Form. The descriptive statistics were applied for data analysis. The results revealed that perceived privacy, sharing knowledge, and perceived ease of use significantly and positively affected users\u27 trust in SNSs. The study develops the knowledge in improving trust in SNSs by extending the factors based on users’ trust in SNS
A Study on Technology-Driven International Trade: Factors Identification based on Asian Countries
No full textIn a pandemic situation, a new trading paradigm emerges, particularly face-to-face trading, which has fallen out of favor of electronic trading. This framework was used to develop a technology-driven international trade research classification. This study illustrates the relationship between attitude, subjective norm, trust, facilitating condition, risk, pandemic, behavioral intention, and international adoption of international trade. Furthermore, it identifies the behavioral intention and adoption of international trade relationships. Also, examine behavioral intention\u27s mediating effects in the international trade. In line with the objective, these authors used quantitative analysis through SPSS as a statistical tool. The findings of this study sums up Asian technology-driven international trade among the countries. Asian economies have a broad acceptance of technology-driven international trade, according to this study. Additionally, this research unlocks further frontiers in international trade, particularly Asian countries, which concerns the pandemic impact as well
PEMBANGUNAN INDEKS HARGA HARTA TANAH WARISAN: KEDAI PRAPERANG (PW-SPI) PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA
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Pengiktirafan Bandar George Town sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia (TWD) UNESCO telah membawa kepada usaha pemuliharaan harta-harta warisan seperti pelaksanaan Pelan Pengurusan Warisan dan pewartaan Akta Warisan Kebangsaan 2005. Antara elemen warisan yang perlu dipelihara berkaitan harta tanah ialah kedai pra-perang. Kedai pra-perang merupakan kedai yang telah dibina dan dibangunkan sebelum perang dunia pertama pada tahun 1914. Ciri-ciri warisan yang ada pada kedai pra-perang perlu dipelihara dari segi ciri fizikalnya. Walau bagaimanapun, dengan arus pembangunan yang semakin pesat, semua usaha ini perlu penglibatan para pelabur dalam sektor harta tanah. Justeru, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk membangunkan Indeks Harga Kedai Praperang Pulau Pinang (PW-SPI) bagi mewujudkan indikator yang dapat membantu para pelabur dalam membuat keputusan pelaburan dalam pasaran harta tanah praperang. Kajian ini melibatkan pembangunan PW-SPI menggunakan Model Hedonik Laspeyres. PW-SPI yang dibangunkan membolehkan perbandingan secara grafik dibuat ke atas pergerakan harga harta tanah warisan di Pulau Penang. Ia menunjukkan bahawa bagi tempoh 2008-2014, harta tanah kedai praperang di Pulau Pinang mempunyai pertumbuhan harga yang lebih baik berbanding kedai bukan praperang. Kajian pertama di Malaysia berkaitan indeks harga harta tanah warisan ini boleh diulang dengan melibatkan kawasan geografi yang lebih luas. Ini kerana ia terbukti dapat membantu para pelabur dalam membuat keputusan pelaburan berkaitan harta tanah kedai praperang melalui perbandingan.
AbstractThe recognition of George Town City as a World Heritage Site (TWD) UNESCO has led to the conservation efforts such as the implementation of the Heritage Management Plan and the publication of the National Heritage Act 2005. Among the elements of heritage that need to be preserved in relation to property are pre-war shops. Pre-war shops are shops that were built and developed before the first world war in 1914. The pre-war shops need to be preserved in terms of its physical features. However, with the rapid development trend, implementing this goal needs the involvement of investors in the real estate sector. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop the Penang Pre-war Shop Price Index (PW-SPI) in order to create an indicator that can help potential investors in making investment decisions related to the pre-war property market. PW-SPI was developed using the Laspeyres Hedonic Model. The developed PW-SPI has enabled a graphical comparison be made about heritage property price movement in Penang. It indicates that for the period 2008-2014 the pre-war shops in Penang had better price growth than the non pre-war shops. This earliest study of heritage property price index in Malaysia could be replicated to include data of other geographical areas. It is shown that it can help potential investors in making investment decision related to heritage property of shophouse through graphical comparison
SIMBOL PADA REKABENTUK MASJID MUHAMMADI, KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN: SATU PENELITIAN AWAL
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Simbol memainkan peranan penting dalam melihat keindahan nilai estetika sesuatu rekabentuk bangunan masjid. Ini kerana keunikan rekabentuk sesebuah masjid warisan banyak dipengaruhi oleh rekabentuk simbol yang dipilih yang mempunyai falsafah tertentu. Pemilihan simbol yang tepat menjadikan rekabentuk masjid lebih menarik dan cantik. Kajian ini bertujuan merungkai pemilihan simbol bagi setiap rekabentuk pada bangunan Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu Kelantan. Simbol yang diambilkira dalam kajian ini adalah termasuk ragam hias, motif (flora dan fauna), geometri dan kaligrafi. Kaedah penyelidikan yang digunakan untuk mendapatkan maklumat ialah melalui kaedah pemerhatian. Kaedah pemerhatian ini digunakan bagi melihat ragam hias dalam rekabentuk Masjid Muhammadi. Hasil kajian menunjukkan simbol yang digunakan dalam ragam hias masjid warisan ini lebih menekankan kepada motif yang berunsurkan alam flora, kaligrafi dan corak.
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Symbol has an important role in appreciating the aesthetic value of a heritage mosque. The uniqueness of a heritage mosque is influenced by the selected symbols which have their own philosophy. A right selection can make the design of the mosque more attractive and more beautiful. This study aims to unravel the selection of symbols in the design of Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu Kelantan. These symbols include decoration, motifs (flora and fauna), geometry and calligraphy. The research method used to obtain information is qualitative through observation. It is observed that the symbols used in the decoration of this heritage mosque are more of a motif based on the nature of flora, calligraphy and patterns