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Ritual Theatre Igal: Portrayal of the Ocean Realm Spiritual Self-Integrity of the Ethnic Bajau
Get PDFThis study explored the portrayal of the self-integrity of the ethnic Bajau in the ritual theatre performance of igal. The study's objective is to confirm a portrayal of self-integrity between the ethnic practitioners and the audience through the ethnography method that emphasizes the link between behavior and culture. The theoretical applications of communitas and liminality are applied to analyze how both aspects display the self-integrity portrayal of the ethnic Bajau in the dramatic structure of the ritual theatre igal panangsang. The findings affirm that the ritual theatre igal panangsang serves as the self-integrity portrayal of the ethnic Bajau of Sabah
Socio-Economic Changes in Coastal Fishermen of West Sumatra as the Impact of Coastal Abrasion
Get PDFThis study is about the socio-economic changes of fishermen on the west coast of Sumatra as a result of coastal abrasion. The purpose of this study is to explain the fishermen's struggle in dealing with abrasion and rebuilding the economy back to normal. The area on the west coast of Minangkabau facing the Indian Ocean is inhabited by people living on the coast. The west coast of Sumatra is very prone to coastal abrasion, because it faces the Indian Ocean which has high waves and big waves, so that coastal erosion always occurs in several areas, including Agam Regency, Padang Pariaman Regency, Padang City, and Pesisir Selatan Regency. In general, the west coast of Sumatra is a maritime-oriented residential area, both fishermen and other maritime cultural-oriented people. The nuances of their economic life are very dependent on the sea, such as fishing, processing of dried fish, sea transportation, port activities, shipping and trade. Ideally, all activities of fishing communities run smoothly according to the available natural and human resources. The method used is the historical research method, which includes heuristic (data collection), criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Several fishing settlements on the west coast of West Sumatra experienced coastal abrasion. As a result, they were forced to be moved to other settlements, so they could avoid the beach abrasion disaster. Automatically their livelihood changes and income also changes, resulting in social change. Those who initially worked as fishermen were forced to switch to the agricultural economy, because their settlement was far from the coast
Examining the Relationship Between User Interface Preference and Screen Addiction in Video Games
Get PDFThis study investigated the connection between screen addiction and user interface among tertiary students at the University Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch in Malaysia (N=579). The two main elements of video game analysis have been the user interface and screen addiction. According to the investigation results, playing video games has been linked to mental health issues. It has been suggested to be the cause of the current rise in time spent using screen-based technology. The conclusion emphasised the need for devices with a screen addiction-based user interface preference
Needle-stick Incidents among Nurses: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in the Workplace
Get PDFThis cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses regarding needle-stick injuries (NSIs) in a public hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The majority of nurses exhibited good awareness of NSIs and related infections. Concerns about NSIs and sharps disposal containers were common among nurses. Most nurses practiced safe handling and disposal of needles but had room for improvement in consistent glove usage and adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis. Targeted interventions and educational programs are needed to enhance knowledge, attitudes, and practices, ensuring better workplace safety for healthcare workers and reducing the risk of blood-borne pathogen transmission
Well-being of Citizens in Smart Cities in Malaysia and China
Get PDFSmart cities present a potential remedy as crowded and complex metropolitan regions increase in the digital era. A measurement of whether establishing a smart city would be compatible with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 11 is undertaken to enhance its inhabitants' well-being. A total of 105 and 134 citizens of the smart cities in China and Malaysia, respectively, received online surveys. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results offer empirical evidence that reinforces the theoretical underpinnings of smart city development. Additionally, the findings emphasize citizen satisfaction in improving residents' well-being, acting as a mediator
PVC Mesh as Adaptable Recycled Textile Waste towards Innovative Tropical Building Façade
Get PDFTextile fibres are commodity materials that society will continue to use in large quantities for various applications yet also generate massive waste. Through coating application, upcycled textile waste has significant potential in building construction. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the usage of PVC mesh textile waste as a novel textile facade for Malaysian structures. Content analysis is used to analyse various textile façade constructions that perform architectural tasks. The overall conclusion found that PVC mesh covers all features in balance as a creative building façade that responds to the needs of the Malaysian tropical climate
Assessing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Elements at Earlier-Built Transit Stations
Get PDFUrban inaccessibility is part of urban transportation issues. TOD is a solution to promote accessibility, and land use planning is part of TOD principles. This paper shares the outcome of a study that focuses on the interrelationship of land use and TOD and evaluates the core areas of two earlier-built transit stations before TOD was put forward in Malaysia. Thematic analysis was employed together with site investigations, and results demonstrated the essential requirement of integrating land use planning in TOD and the performance of two transit stations which embrace some of the critical principles of TOD
Investigating the Effectiveness of Game Development for Educators
Get PDFMobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) has become a popular topic recently due to the rapid development of mobile devices. The objective of this study is to revalidate game principles via MALL and to obtain consensus and expert opinions on the principles. The study employs the Fuzzy Delphi technique to collect responses from nine English Language specialists. The triangular fuzzy numbering method was used to analyze the data, and the 'defuzzification' process was used to determine each variable's position (ranking). According to the findings, the response and expert consensus on the game principles scale is satisfactor
Forms of Terms of Contract for Maintenance of Public Buildings
Get PDFHousing is essential to the development and progress of a country. In Malaysia, the government has implemented numerous programmes to promote home ownership in response to the housing shortage. However, problems with building performance and condition continue to increase due to defects in the housing stock. This study examined the forms of procurement for building maintenance management for public housing by interviewing eight maintenance managers. According to the data, specialised contracts, repair and maintenance and fixed-term contracts are the most common forms of maintenance contracts
Understanding the Perception of Generation Z towards Fast Food's Product Safety, Nutrition, and Health
Get PDFAdolescence is crucial before the transition to adulthood, and developing healthy eating behaviours in early adolescence is vital for long-term health and well-being. The high prevalence of fast food consumption among the young generation leads to excessive weight. Hence, this study investigates how Generation Z perceives the CSR practices performed by fast food restaurants to ensure products' safety, nutrition, and health. The Theory of Stakeholder is employed to explain the responsibility of businesses to their stakeholders. 330 respondents responded to the survey. This study confirms that the four CSR dimensions influence fast food's product safety, nutrition, and health