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Factors contributing to stress among public university students in Malaysia: An empirical study
No full textThis study assesses stress levels among students in Malaysian public universities and identifies key contributing factors. Motivated by increasing cases of stress-related issues, including severe mental health outcomes, an online questionnaire was distributed through WhatsApp and QR codes strategically placed at bus stops and dormitory cafeterias, gathering responses from 208 students. Results indicate that academic workload and financial difficulties significantly contribute to student stress, while factors such as the learning environment and personal issues, although impactful, have comparatively lower influence. The findings highlight the necessity for targeted institutional interventions aimed specifically at alleviating academic pressures and enhancing financial assistance programs. These insights are vital for university administrators, policymakers, and mental health practitioners aiming to foster a supportive academic environment, ultimately improving student well-being and academic performance
Ketahanan ekonomi Masyarakat luar bandar dalam novel Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan: Analisis sastera dan sosioekonomi pascamerdeka: (Economic resilience of rural communities in Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan: A literary and socioeconomic analysis of the post-independence era)
No full textKajian ini meneliti cabaran sosioekonomi masyarakat luar bandar melalui analisis novel Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan karya Shahnon Ahmad. Ketahanan ekonomi merujuk kepada kemampuan masyarakat menyesuaikan diri dan bertahan dalam menghadapi cabaran ekonomi adalah tema penting dalam sastera pascamerdeka yang menggambarkan perjuangan masyarakat luar bandar yang dihimpit situasi sosioekonomi yang mencabar. Kajian ini meneliti kekangan sosioekonomi yang menyebabkan kemiskinan dan ketidakseimbangan peluang di kawasan luar bandar yang masih wujud dalam masyarakat Malaysia kini melalui penggunaan Teori Kemiskinan Struktural oleh William (1987). Selain itu, Pendekatan Pengurusan oleh Mohammad Mokhtar Abu Hassan (2013) turut digunakan bagi merangka strategi penyelesaian terhadap isu dengan memberi tumpuan kepada pengurusan sumber dan pembangunan komuniti secara mampan. Berdasarkan analisis bandingan dengan data sosioekonomi terkini, kajian menyumbang kepada penemuan bahawa Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan kekal relevan dalam konteks kemiskinan luar bandar Malaysia hari ini sepertimana komuniti marginal memanfaatkan sumber terhad dalam menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan ekonomi. Penemuan ini turut mencerminkan naratif sastera sebagai alat penting dalam memperkukuh pemahaman terhadap dinamika sosioekonomi semasa di kawasan luar bandar. Hasil kajian ini diharap dapat memberikan perspektif baharu dalam usaha menangani isu kemiskinan dan kesejahteraan sosial dalam masyarakat luar bandar Malaysia
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR FESTIVALS AS TOURISM PRODUCTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
No full textThis paper reviews the formation of locals’ support towards festival as tourism product. This study will provide a clear idea on the connection between locals and festivals at a particular tourism destination. Current literatures show that locals’ support towards tourism product is fostered by various antecedents such as economic gains, perceived benefits, level of community attachment, active local participation, quality of life, as well as locals’ attitude towards tourism development. Methodologically, this paper aims to systematically review past studies to produce a holistic understanding on the antecedents of locals’ support towards festival as tourism product. For the purpose of this study, the authors examined databases such as Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar to select related articles. Articles selected manually from Google Search were also included. All the related articles were subjected to a thorough and systematic quantitative review and content analysis. By identifying the main research gaps, the paper proposes a new model of antecedents for locals’ support towards festival as tourism product. Finally, this paper provides theoretical implications based on the gaps in previous research. Furthermore, it also offers valuable insights in promoting locals’ support for festival development. Essentially, the results of this study using systematic literature review, provides a complete summary of antecedents that form locals’ support towards festival tourism product.
Keywords: Local support, festivals, tourism product, systematic literature revie
IDEOLOGI NASIONALISME, ISLAMISME DAN SOSIALISME MEMPENGARUHI PERJUANGAN KEMERDEKAAN DI NUSANTARA : (The Ideologies of Nationalism, Islamism And Socialism Influence Towards Independence Struggle in the Archipelago)
No full textBudaya politik di rantau Nusantara telah dipengaruhi oleh tiga aliran pemikiran utama iaitu nasionalisme, Islamisme, dan sosialisme yang menjadi asas kepada perpaduan dalam perjuangan mencapai kemerdekaan. Ketiga-tiga ideologi ini memberi impak besar dalam mencorakkan sejarah politik di wilayah ini, di mana Indonesia sering dijadikan sumber inspirasi bagi gerakan kemerdekaan di Tanah Melayu. Peristiwa penting seperti Sumpah Pemuda pada tahun 1928, yang mengangkat semangat Negara Indonesia, Bangsa Indonesia, dan Bahasa Indonesia, telah menyemarakkan kesedaran politik dan aspirasi kemerdekaan di kalangan masyarakat Nusantara. Sukarno, salah seorang tokoh utama dalam perjuangan kemerdekaan Indonesia, berjaya menyatukan unsur nasionalisme, Islamisme, serta sosialisme-komunisme dalam kerangka perjuangannya. Bagi merapatkan jurang dalam masyarakat, beliau memperkenalkan konsep NASASOS (Nasional, Agama, dan Sosialis) semasa era pemerintahannya, yang sebelumnya dikenali sebagai NASAKOM (Nasionalis, Agama, dan Komunis). Pendekatan inklusif ini memberi dorongan kepada perkembangan gerakan politik di Tanah Melayu, seperti yang dapat dilihat dalam penubuhan Parti Kebangsaan Melayu Malaya (PKMM) pada tahun 1945. PKMM menggabungkan pemimpin dari pelbagai latar ideologi diantaranya nasionalis seperti Ghafar Baba dan Sardon Jubir, tokoh Islam seperti Dr. Burhanuddin al-Helmy dan Taharuddin Taha, serta aktivis berhaluan kiri seperti Ahmad Boestaman dan Mukhtaruddin Lasso. Namun, pengenalan Malayan Union oleh pihak British pada 1 April 1946 telah menimbulkan ketegangan politik, yang akhirnya mencetuskan perpecahan antara pemimpin-pemimpin berbeza fahaman di Malaya.
ABSTRACT
The political landscape of the archipelago embraced three dominant ideologies such as Nationalism, Islamism, and Socialism as foundational elements in the collective struggle for independence. These ideologies significantly influenced the historical development of the region, with Indonesia frequently serving as a source of inspiration for Malaya’s own independence movement. The 1928 Sumpah Pemuda declaration in Indonesia, which emphasized unity through the Indonesian nation, state, and language, played a pivotal role in igniting political consciousness and independence aspirations across the archipelago. Sukarno, a prominent Indonesian leader, skillfully blended aspects of nationalism, Islamic values, and socialist-communist thought as the backbone of his political mission. To foster unity among diverse societal groups, he introduced the concept of NASASOS (National, Religious, and Socialist) during his leadership. Prior to this, his administration was characterized by the ideological fusion known as NASAKOM (Nationalist, Religious, and Communist). Sukarno’s inclusive ideological strategy greatly influenced political activism in Malaya. This influence is evident in the formation of the Malay Nationalist Party (PKMM) in 1945, which brought together leaders of varied ideological backgrounds nationalists like Ghafar Baba and Sardon Jubir, Islamic leaders such as Dr. Burhanuddin al-Helmy and Taharuddin Taha, and left-wing figures including Ahmad Boestaman and Mukhtaruddin Lasso. Nonetheless, the British initiative to implement the Malayan Union on April 1, 1946, led to ideological rifts, ultimately causing divisions among Malayan leaders with differing political beliefs.
PERSONALISED INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR HEALTH EATING AND WEIGHT LOSS
No full textThe rise in health awareness has driven the need for digital solutions to support personalised dietary management and weight loss. Existing digital health solutions lack personalised dietary and weight management strategies, which limits their effectiveness. This study develops and evaluates a Personalised Information System for Healthy Eating and Weight Loss, incorporating structured health assessments, AI-driven meal planning, and exercise recommendations tailored to user-specific data such as BMI, dietary preferences, and activity levels. Using the Waterfall model, the system was designed and tested through an online survey involving 30 respondents, which assessed five key factors: ease of Use, Usefulness, User Interface Design, User Satisfaction, and System Performance. Results indicate that 78.7% of users found the system highly useful, 86.7% praised its intuitive interface, and 90% expressed overall satisfaction. Correlation analysis reveals a strong positive relationship (r = 0.72) between ease of use and perceived usefulness, underscoring the potential of this relationship to foster long-term engagement. While digital health tools often lack adaptive recommendations, this study addresses this gap by integrating real-time feedback and AI-driven customisation. Future enhancements include integrating wearable devices and expanded meal plan options to optimise the user experience
ENHANCING ALUMNI EVENTS MANAGEMENT WITH DIGITAL TOOLS: DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF ALUMNI EVENTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
No full textThe Alumni Events Management System was created to overcome the limitations of manual alum event management, where data is frequently stored in unstructured files, record-keeping is inefficient, and report generation is time-consuming and error-prone. Using a structured prototyping methodology, the system creates a centralised, secure, and user-friendly platform accessible via desktop and mobile devices. Staff administrators can manage events, register participants, update alum profiles, and generate automated reports, whereas alums can easily register, update their information, and view event details. A usability test with 30 participants, including alums and administrators, revealed high satisfaction with the system\u27s usability, dependability, and ability to improve communication and administrative efficiency. The findings highlight the system\u27s potential to increase alum engagement, reduce operational costs, and serve as a modern digital alternative to traditional paper-based processes, thereby contributing to long-term institutional development
MINING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS: A TEXT ANALYTICS STUDY ON UUM STUDENTS
No full textThis study explores the application of sentiment analysis using a BERT-based model on confession texts from a university social media platform to understand student mental health at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Mental health issues among university students are often shared anonymously through platforms like UUM Confession. This research aims to identify prevailing emotional trends and sentiments expressed by students. The methodology involves data crawling from Telegram, data preprocessing, and classification into positive, negative, and neutral sentiments using a fine-tuned BERT model. The study also uses keyword extraction and visualisation techniques to support straightforward interpretation of a massive dataset. Results reveal a high occurrence of negative sentiments, often associated with stress, anxiety, and relationship issues, highlighting the urgent need for mental health interventions. The findings contribute to the broader field of educational data mining and provide actionable insights for university counsellors and administrators
NON-STATE ACTORS AND ELECTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD
No full textElections are a fundamental principle in any democratic setting. Notwithstanding, the electoral management process in Nigeria has been blighted with several anomalies and conspiracies. To strengthen the election management process, the roles of the non-state players seem essential in realizing these purposes. The primary objective of this study is to identify the institutional and legal framework available for non-state actor involvement in the election administration process in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic using the case study approach to probe into the operations of the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth, and Advancement (YIAGA-Africa). This study adopted the primary and secondary research methods while the research design was qualitative. Primary data were obtained directly through the interviews, while journals, articles, textbooks, periodicals, and the internet formed the secondary basis. The total population for this study was one hundred and forty-seven (147) purposively sampled respondents. The qualitative data results were presented in thematic forms. The study revealed that, indeed, there exists a legal and institutional framework for non-state actors’ involvement in the election management process in Nigeria; however, this remains deficient as a palpable imbalance pervades the legal framework. The study recommends that the National Assembly work out modalities, make new laws, and address misconceptions in the institutional and legal framework for non-state actors to give them a smoother operational environment in the election management process
A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH ON DIGITAL MATURITY: RESEARCH STREAMS, INFLUENTIAL WORKS AND FUTURE RESEARCH PATHS
No full textThis research aims to analyze bibliometrics regarding digital maturity. Digital maturity is the level of an organization\u27s ability to utilize digital technology effectively to achieve its strategic goals. The method used in this research is qualitative research with a literature study approach. The data found was obtained and analyzed in as many as 579 documents. This research also uses VOSviewer to map and analyze data. The results of the analysis show that global trends show a significant increase in the number of publications from 2014 to 2023, reflecting increasing interest and focus in digital maturity research. China is the country that contributes the most research publications. Meanwhile, 2023 will be the highest publication year. Peng, G. is the most prolific author with 4 documents. Research trends show increasing focus throughout the decade. The increasing emphasis on digital maturity reflects a paradigm shift in understanding and dealing with the challenges and opportunities faced by society in this digital era
DETERMINANTS OF DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS: COMPARISON BETWEEN PENINSULAR AND EAST MALAYSIA
No full textDigital financial inclusion is a fundamental component in alleviating poverty and enhancing prosperity. A comprehensive financial system lays the foundation for a basis of robust and resilient households, enhancing the welfare of low-income groups. This research examines the determinants of digital financial inclusion among low-income families in Malaysia, specifically focusing on digital literacy, financial literacy, trust, infrastructure and financial service providers. Total of one thousand one hundred seventy-one respondents with income below the national poverty line were surveyed. The Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) and the Multigroup Analysis (MGA) techniques were employed. This study separated the total sample into two groups, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. The results demonstrate that trust, digital literacy and infrastructure are positively and significantly related to digital financial inclusion for all the groups. The role of financial service providers is only supported for the complete sample set and Peninsular Malaysia. Surprisingly, this study found no association between financial literacy and digital financial inclusion. In addition, the MGA results further evidence significant differences between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia in achieving digital financial inclusion. Peninsular Malaysia shows stronger digital literacy and infrastructure, while East Malaysia demonstrates more potents effects of financial service providers and trust in boosting digital financial inclusion. These findings provide practitioners valuable insights into fostering a digitally inclusive financial society. This research includes strengthening consumer protection regulations on digital financial services to address cyber threats, implementing digital literacy campaigns to enhance awareness, and ensuring affordable and reliable internet access. These policy recommendations highlight the importance of formulating and designing tailored strategies to enhance digital financial inclusion among low-income households in Malaysia