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Decoding employee digital performance: An in-depth literature analysis
No full textDigitalization has permeated into personal life and organizational operations, capturing significant interest from various organizations. They are uncertain about how to measure the impact of factors and metrics in the digital transformation process on Employee Digital Performance (EDP). This uncertainty poses challenges for decision-makers in assessing the feasibility of digitization and predicting employee performance outcomes. This study, employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), conducted a comprehensive evaluation of 32 articles, providing influencing factors, performance indicators, metrics, and scales to fill this crucial research gap. The paper reviews the results based on the theoretical vantage points of the Results and Determinants (RD) and "Adaptive Enterprise Architecture" frameworks (EA). The research results indicate that, firstly, in terms of factors influencing employee performance, leadership types, HRM, and digital technology as independent variables significantly impact employee performance, with numerous studies highlighting the crucial role of digital technology. Furthermore, employee attitude and behavior variables, as important mediating variables, exist between organizational support factors and employee performance. Secondly, in the PI style assessment domain, the evaluation of Employee Performance emphasizes flexibility, job quality, and innovation capabilities, particularly highlighting the utilization of resources (i.e., improving job performance with digital resources). However, there is a research gap in the study of competitiveness and finance. Additionally, this study compares the differences in measurement between organizational digital performance and EDP. The research findings lay a solid foundation for further exploration of "digital design" and performance outcomes and provide direction for future studies
PADANAN PINTAR: TOWARDS A GAME-BASED APPROACH FOR REGULATING SENSORY AND EMOTIONAL OVERLOAD IN CHILDREN WITH ASD
No full textThis research aimed to develop an interactive game application to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manage sensory and emotional overload, which often leads to behavioural issues like tantrums. The game was designed by gaining a deeper understanding of ASD through interviews and observations. Key game requirements were identified to create an optimal experience for this specific audience. The result was the development of Padanan Pintar, a mobile application aimed at reducing sensory overload while promoting emotional regulation in children with ASD. Additionally, the game has the potential to improve cognitive skills by maintaining control over emotional and behavioural responses. User testing with autistic children showed positive engagement, emotional reactions, and behavioural outcomes. These results suggest that the game effectively provides a calming effect, minimizes sensory overload, and encourages relaxation
IMPLIKASI GERAKAN PEMISAHAN TERHADAP POLITIK PERLIS ABAD KE-19 DAN KE-20: (The Implication Of The Secession Movement On The Politics Of Perlis Of The 19th And 20th Centuries)
No full textKajian ini membincangkan tentang gerakan pemisahan oleh Perlis dari Kedah bermula pada abad ke-19 & 20. Istilah dalam kajian ini menggunakan terma “secession” merujuk kepada tindakan Perlis yang mahu memisahkan dirinya daripada kuasa pusat untuk memperoleh autoriti pemerintahan sendiri. Objektif yang ingin dicapai dalam penyelidikan ini adalah untuk mengkaji gerakan pemisahan Perlis dari Kedah dan kesan terhadap aspek politik di Perlis. Penyelidikan ini menggunakan kaedah sejarah dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif berpandukan kepada sumber primer dan sekunder. Dapatan penyelidikan ini menunjukkan agenda pemisahan oleh Perlis yang melibatkan Siam dan British telah mempengaruhi sistem politik dan pentadbirannya. Melalui penerimaan Penasihat Kewangan di Perlis, organisasi gerakan pemisahan negeri ini semakin mantap jika dibandingkan dengan gerakan pemisahan di tempat-tempat lain. Namun, dalam aspek pentadbiran dilihat urus tadbir negeri Perlis masih melibatkan Kedah terutamanya berkaitan hal ehwal jabatan-jabatan kerajaan tertentu.
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This study discusses the secession movement by Perlis from Kedah beginning in the 19th & 20th centuries. The term in this study uses "secession" to refer to the action of Perlis who wanted to separate itself from the central power to gain self-governing authority. The objective to be achieved in this research is to study the separation movement of Perlis from Kedah and the impact on the political issues. This research uses historical methods with quantitative and qualitative approaches guided by primary and secondary sources. The findings of this research show that the secession agenda by Perlis involving Siam and British have influenced its political and administrative system. Through the acceptance of the Financial Adviser in Perlis, the organization of the secession movement in the state has become stronger compared to the other places. However, in terms of administration, it is seen that Perlis state governance still involves Kedah, especially concerning the affairs of certain government departments
PENGANTAR ANTROPOLOGI: CABANG ILMU TERSENDIRI DALAM PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SEJARAH GUNAAN DI UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA: (Introduction To Anthropology: A Distinct Field Of Study In The Bachelor Of Applied History Program At Universiti Utara Malaysia)
No full textAntropologi adalah kajian yang mendalam tentang manusia, termasuklah segala aspek kehidupan dan kebudayaannya. Ia merangkumi pemerhatian dari segi budaya, bahasa, kepercayaan, adat istiadat, serta cara hidup manusia. Dalam ilmu antropologi, kita mempelajari bagaimana manusia berinteraksi dengan persekitaran fizikal dan sosial mereka, serta bagaimana perkembangan budaya dan sosial mempengaruhi identiti dan tingkah laku manusia. Antropologi memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu memahami sejarah dan perkembangan manusia dari masa lampau hingga ke masa kini. Ia juga mengkaji perbezaan antara kumpulan manusia dari pelbagai budaya dan latar belakang, serta bagaimana faktor-faktor seperti sejarah, agama, dan persekitaran alam mempengaruhi kehidupan dan kebudayaan mereka. Dengan menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan lapangan dan analisis data, antropologi membantu kita mengenal pasti corak dan pola dalam masyarakat manusia serta menyumbang kepada pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang kepelbagaian budaya dan perbezaan antara kumpulan manusia di seluruh dunia. Artikel ini adalah mengenai kursus pengantar antropologi yang ditawarkan dalam Program Sarjana Muda Sejarah Gunaan di UUM. Penerangan serba sedikit mengenai definisi, sejarah kemunculan awal bidang antropologi, subbidang utama antropologi, mengapa perlu belajar antropologi dan sifat antropologi itu sendiri dapat memberi pencerahan mengenai bidang antropologi.
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Anthropology is an in-depth study of humans, including all aspects of their lives and culture. It includes observations in terms of culture, language, beliefs, customs, and the way of life of people. In anthropology, we study how humans interact with their physical and social environment, as well as how cultural and social developments affect human identity and behavior. Anthropology plays an important role in helping to understand human history and development from the past to the present. It also examines the differences between human groups from various cultures and backgrounds, as well as how factors such as history, religion, and the natural environment affect their lives and culture. By using methods of field research and data analysis, anthropology helps us identify patterns and patterns in human societies and contributes to a better understanding of cultural diversity and differences between human groups around the world. This article is about the introductory anthropology course offered in the Bachelor of Applied History Program at UUM. A brief description of the definition, the history of the early emergence of the field of anthropology, the main subfields of anthropology, why it is necessary to study anthropology and the nature of anthropology itself can enlighten the field of anthropology.
PERANAN PIHAK BERKEPENTINGAN DALAM MELAKSANAKAN KONSEP CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNTUK PENGURUSAN WARISAN KETARA DI KOTA BANDA ACEH, ACEH, INDONESIA: (The Role Of Stakeholders In Implementing The Concept Of Cultural Resource Management For Tangible Heritage Management In Kota Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
No full textWarisan ketara merupakan kajian daripada arkeologi berupa monumen, kumpulan bangunan, dan tapak karya manusia serta gabungan kerja manusia dengan sumber semula jadi. Pelaksanaan pengurusan warisan ketara merupakan usaha yang dilakukan oleh individu atau kelompok. Dalam melaksanakan pengurusan warisan ketara harus tetap mempertahankan prinsip keaslian daripada bendanya. Walau bagaimanapun, pengurusan warisan ketara di Kota Banda Aceh mengalami polemik di kalangan pihak yang berkepentingan. Oleh itu, artikel ini adalah hasil kajian yang dijalankan untuk melakukan identifikasi terhadap pihak yang berkepentingan dalam pengurusan warisan ketara di Kota Banda Aceh. Data artikel diperoleh melalui temu bual dan kajian kepustakaan. Artikel ini dijumpai empat kelompok pihak berkepentingan. Pertama pemerintah melalui lembaga terkait. Lembaga tersebut memiliki perkhidmatan pengurusan warisan ketara dan terlibat dalam pengurusannya namun ada perbezaan pandangan pada pelaksanaannya. Kedua, organisasi masyarakat iaitu kelompok masyarakat yang membina lembaga dan tidak berada di bawah pemerintah. Organisasi tersebut turut melakukan pengurusan dengan alasan ingin menyelamatkan warisan ketara dari kerosakan. Ketiga, kelompok akademik yang hanya melakukan kajian dan penyelidikan terkait dengan keilmuan dan juga turut memberikan cadangan kepada pihak yang berkepentingan agar selari dengan konsep pelestarian. Keempat adalah masyarakat tempatan dan juga ahli waris daripada objek warisan ketara. Keempat kelompok tersebut terlibat dalam pengurusan warisan ketara di Kota Banda Aceh. Akhir sekali bahawa kajian ini mendapati adanya perbezaan pandangan dan cara melakukan pengurusan warisan ketara pada masing-masing kelompok. Pengurusan yang dilakukan masih hanya terhad pada perlindungan dan pemanfaatan sahaja belum kepada tahap pengembangan yang menghasilkan ekonomi bagi masyarakat ramai.
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Tangible heritage is the study of archeology in the form of monuments, groups of buildings, and sites of human works and the combination of human works with natural resources. The implementation of tangible cultural resource management is an effort carried out by individuals or groups. In carrying out the concept of managing significant heritage, one must maintain the principle of authenticity of the object. However, the management of significant heritage at Kota Banda Aceh has experienced polemics among interested parties. Therefore, this study was carried out to identify parties interested in managing significant heritage at Kota Banda Aceh. Article data was obtained through interviews and literature review. In this study, four groups of interested parties. First, the government through related institutions. These institutions have significant heritage management services and are involved in its management but there are different views on its implementation. Second, community organizations are community groups that develop institutions and are not under the government. The organization took part in the management because it wanted to save significant heritage from damage. Third, academic groups that only carry out studies and investigations related to science and also provide recommendations to interested parties so that they are in line with the concept of conservation. Fourth are local people and also the heirs of significant heritage objects. These four groups are involved in the management of significant heritage at Banda Aceh City. Finally, this study found that there were significant differences in views and ways of managing heritage in each group. The management carried out is still limited to protection and utilization, not yet at the development stage which produces economic benefits for the general public.
MyMathly: A Persuasive Mobile Game Application in Enhancing Mathematics Learning for School Learners
No full textThe growing reliance on technological devices among children, mainly through mobile games, poses risks such as addiction while also offering opportunities for educational enhancement. In Malaysia, only 36% of primary school students achieve excellence in mathematics, a situation worsened by negative attitudes and anxiety towards the subject. Traditional teaching methods have proven inadequate in addressing these challenges. To tackle this issue, MyMathly, a gamified persuasive mobile game prototype, is developed to motivate students and improve their proficiency in mathematics. A pilot study has been conducted to evaluate the persuasiveness and effectiveness of the MyMathly prototype using the Computer System Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ) as an instrument. It has been evaluated across four key elements: ease of use, ease of learning, information structure, and user satisfaction. The findings indicate that MyMathly successfully engages students, improves their motivation, and positively influences their behaviour towards learning mathematics. This study contributes valuable insights into designing and implementing gamified educational tools that align with the Malaysian curriculum, addressing cultural relevance and educational needs
THE APPLICATION OF PROMISE (WA‘D) IN ISLAMIC BANKING CONTRACTS IN MALAYSIA: A MASLAHAH PERSPECTIVE
No full textThe concept of promise in Islamic banking contracts is a novel tool that has been introduced as a result of recent advancements. Wa’d has grown in popularity in recent years because it provides great flexibility. It was primarily developed by Malaysia’s Islamic banks for product structuring. However, there are issues arising from this principle, which is considered to be against Shariah and merely intended to preserve the bank’s interests, which is of course, contrary to Maqasid al-Shariah. The purpose of this study is to look into the significance of the promise concept in Islamic banking contracts, taking into account the maslahah and mafsadah principles recommended in Maqasid al- Shariah. The study uses a qualitative approach as it allows a more in-depth understanding of the subject matter. Data were gathered using published literature and information from the official website of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). A semi-structured interview was conducted with three Shariah experts from the Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia (SACBNM) and two industry practitioners from Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) and Maybank Islamic Berhad (MIB). The data obtained was analysed using the content analysis approach. In sum, the examination of Islamic law sources and discussions with Islamic scholars revealed that the use of the principle of promise in Islamic banking transactions can benefit the micro and macro economy. The concept of promise in Islamic banking contracts can benefit both customers and Islamic banks, particularly in terms ofmeeting consumer needs, generating profit for Islamic banks, as well as contributing to the country’s development (maqasid kulliyah)
Requirements of Enjoyable Mobile Learning Applications for Deaf Children
No full textIn the domain of mobile learning applications for deaf children, many studies are more concerned with the development of mobile learning applications for deaf children than with determining what makes them enjoyable for this group of children. Some of these learning applications do not meet the needs of deaf children for learning since the requirements were not collected from the actual deaf children. As a result, many deaf learning applications are still not gaining much popularity among people who are deaf or hard of hearing due to the application due to the applications’ inability to meet their expectations and needs. Hence, this paper aims to identify the requirements for designing an enjoyable mobile learning application for deaf children. In achieving this goal, it is essential to identify the requirements of deaf children on mobile learning applications from their own everyday experience and support these identified needs with requirements gathered from their parents and teachers and literature. Three methods were conducted for this study to identify and synthesise these requirements: (1) Fun Sorter data collection method was conducted among the deaf children, whose ages are between 7 and 12 years old; (2) an interview involving teachers and parents of deaf children; and (3) a literature review on deaf children’s learning. The identified requirements were verified through a focused group attended by eight mobile learning developers. The finding identified six requirements: multimedia elements, games, easy-to-use, simple tasks, guidance,and alerting. These requirements serve as crucial guidelines for mobile app developers, enabling the creation of enjoyable learningapplications designed specifically for deaf children. Furthermore, these requirements can potentially improve the learning journey ofdeaf children, offering them valuable benefits and enhancing their educational experiences.
RETENTION-BASED LEARNING: AN APPROACH TO MAXIMIZING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN HIGH SCHOOL PLANT ANATOMY LESSON
No full textPurpose – Many students perceive plant anatomy as difficult due to the complexity of the material. Additionally, conventional teaching techniques often neglect the importance of information retention in the learning process. Therefore, this study examines the effects of Retention-Based Learning on students’ learning outcomes compared to conventional learning without Retention-Based Learning.
Methodology – A multiple-group time series research design was used to measure the effectiveness of Retention-Based Learning on students’ learning outcomes including information retention, cognitive load, and learning achievement. Retention interventions in the Retention- Based Learning class included watching videos, identifying images and answering questions. The participants in this study were seventyeight 10th-grade public high school students in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, divided into two research groups.
Findings – This study found that students in the experimental group had better information retention in each lesson and a significantly higher ability to process information with less mental effort and lower cognitive load than the control group. Additionally, the experimental group showed significantly higher learning achievement than the control group. These findings demonstrate the importance of maintaining information retention to maximize learning outcomes in plant anatomy lessons.
Significance – This study indicates that maintaining retention can be a simple and powerful learning approach to help high school teachers teach complex material. The study highlights the significance of maintaining student retention to improve learning performance.
THE SMALL CLAIM COURTS DURING COVID-19: ANALYSIS OF INDONESIAN BANKS’ CLAIMS ON BAD CREDIT
No full textThe purpose of this study is to discuss the suitability of small claim courts to solve bad credit claims that are filed by banks as an alternative to dispute contract defaults. The study analyses the trend of banks’ small claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employed an empirical normative approach. It combines a normative legal approach and additional empirical elements in the form of cases and decisions. The results show that some of the regulations that were released before the pandemic, such as the Regulation of the Supreme Court Number 4 of 2019 on the Settlement of Small Claim Courts, provide benefits for banks to settle credit disputes because they allow various expansions. The Regulation of the Supreme Court Number 3 of 2018 on The Administration of Cases in Electronic Courts has introduced some electronic applications. Although business (bank) litigation remains dominant, the trend of bank claims in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic has dropped. In contrast, the trend of individual claims has increased significantly. The decline is influenced by countercyclical policies that are issued by the Financial System Stability Committee. The committee members consist of representatives of the Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, the Financial Services Authority, and the Deposit Insurance Corporation. It aims to handle and cope with the banks’ crisis related to the pandemic