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Akal budi dalam sempama jaku Iban (peribahasa) berimejkan mamalia berdasarkan perspektif semantik inkuisitif: (Wisdom of mammalian symbolism in sempama jaku Iban (proverbs): An inquisitive semantic analysis)
No full textPeribahasa telah digunakan oleh masyarakat Iban untuk menyampaikan nilai-nilai (positif dan negatif), ajaran (nasihat dan petunjuk), kearifan tempatan, dan pengalaman hidup. Masyarakat Iban juga menggunakan imej perlambangan di sekitar mereka untuk menonjolkan hubungan antara sikap manusia atau situasi kehidupan. Contohnya, imej perlambangan haiwan (mamalia). Maka, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peribahasa Iban yang menggunakan imej perlambangan haiwan (mamalia) berpandukan pendekatan semantik inkuisitif (Nor Hashimah Jalaluddin, 2014). Data kajian pula diperoleh daripada Bup Sempama Iban yang ditulis oleh Casper Kayong Umping (2011). Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa, penciptaan peribahasa yang melibatkan imej perlambangan (mamalia) dalam masyarakat Iban terbahagi kepada dua, iaitu: (1) hidupan lautan, seperti ‘ikan iyu’, serta (2) hidupan daratan, seperti ‘mayau’, ‘tupai’, ‘ukui’, ‘jugam’, ‘kera’, ‘kijang’, dan ‘empeliau’. Rumusannya, keterlibatan imej perlambangan (mamalia) dalam peribahasa dapat mencerminkan pandangan masyarakat Iban terhadap alam dan haiwan sebagai sumber inspirasi. Masyarakat Iban juga memberikan penekanan pada nilai-nilai seperti kejujuran, ketelitian, disiplin, dan tindakan nyata dalam usaha mencapai tujuan hidup melalui penciptaan peribahasa berimejkan mamalia
Masalah teknologi dan isu sosial berkaitan penggunaan ChatGPT dalam bahasa Melayu: (Technological and social issues related to using ChatGPT in Malay)
No full textKajian ini menganalisis masalah yang dihadapi oleh ChatGPT apabila seseorang menggunakannya dalam bahasa yang serupa, dengan menjadikan bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Indonesia sebagai contoh, yakni: ChatGPT sering menjana respons kepada prom bahasa Melayu (bahasa yang memiliki bilangan penutur yang sedikit) dalam bahasa Indonesia (bahasa yang mempunyai jumlah penutur yang lebih ramai). Pemerhatian terhadap keupayaan identifikasi bahasa (LangID) ChatGPT dibuat untuk mengenal pasti punca timbulnya masalah pemilihan bahasa tersebut, sama ada diakibatkan oleh ralat LangID ataupun sebab selainnya. Hasil pemerhatian mendapati ralat LangID tidak dapat menjelaskan keparahan masalah tersebut. Berdasarkan perbandingan pola respons kepada prom bahasa Melayu dan prom bahasa Jawa, kajian ini menyimpulkan bahawa sebab utama berlaku masalah tersebut adalah kerana ChatGPT tidak menganggap bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Indonesia secara sama rata sebagai bahasa yang berlainan. ChatGPT sebaliknya menganggap bahasa Melayu adalah ragam tidak standard kepada bahasa Indonesia. Selain itu, kajian ini juga membincangkan isu sosial yang ditimbulkan oleh masalah pemilihan bahasa dan cara penyelesaian yang wajar dipertimbangkan bagi mengatasinya
KIDDIESAFE APPLICATIONS: GAME-BASED LEARNING OF HEALTH EDUCATION AWARENESS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
No full textIn the digital age, modern educational institutions face the challenge of engaging a generation of students accustomed to interactive and visually stimulating content. This study explores how the KiddieSafe App, an educational tool infused with game design elements, helps students in primary schools learn issues of safety and cleanliness more effectively. Drawing from the concepts of Digital Game-Based Learning and the development of 21st-century skills, the app features bright animations, interactive quizzes, and an interactive interface to help engage young learners. A summative evaluation of Year 1 students in Sekolah Kebangsaan Jitra 3 shows that this app has the potential to enhance learning outcomes and increase students\u27 engagement. Although there were minor usability issues, general feedback was positive, thus proving this application to have potential as an effective supplementary educational aid. Future enhancements will focus on content diversity and feedback mechanisms to make the learning experience as enriching as possible
Analisis Dialek Kelantan dan Simbol Budaya Masyarakat Dalam Telefilem Ikan Singgang Cicah Budu: ANALYSIS F KELANTAN DIALECT AND COMMUNITY CULTURE SYMBOL IN THE TELEFILM IKAN SINGGANG CICAH BUDU
No full textDialek merupakan Bahasa daerah atau setempat yang digunakan di seluruh negara. Setiap negeri mempunya dialek yang tersendiri. Walaupun Masyarakat di Malaysia mempunyai kepelbagaian etnik dan terdiri daripada satu rumpun, namun adakala dielek yang digunakan tidak mampu difahami oleh semua golongan Masyarakat di negara ini. Justeru, makalah ini meneliti simbologi budaya terhadap bunyi nasal dialek Kelantan menerusi telefilem “Ikan Singgang Cicah Budu”. Ia memfokuskan penelitian terhadap perubahan bunyi nasal dalam dialek Kelantan dalam perubahan bunyi nasal [n] kepada [ƞ]. Kemudian ia juga turut meneliti perubahan pada bunyi nasal [n], [m], [ƞ] kepada bunyi vokal e taling [ě]. Sementara itu, ia juga melihat perbandingan sebutan perkataan yang mengandungi konsonan nasal dalam dialek Kelantan dengan sebutan perkataan dalam Bahasa Melayu moden. Justeru, pendekatan simbologi dan juga analisis tekstual terhadap telefilem “Ikan Singgang Cicah Budu” mengikut babak-babak yang terpilih. Ia dianalisis menerusi minit ke minit dalam setiap babak yang menggunakan dialek Kelantan yang menggunakan bunyi nasal tersebut. Dapatan menunjukkan terdapat 7 perubahan bunyi nasal [ n ] kepada [ ƞ ], dan 32 perubahan bunyi nasal [n], [m], [ƞ] kepada bunyi vokal e taling [ě]. Perubahan yang berlaku ini menunjukkan perbezaan kosa kata dalam dialek Kelantan dengan Bahasa Melayu Moden. Hal ini menunjukkan bahawa kosa kata asal Bahasa Melayu Moden yang diubah oleh masyarakat Kelantan hanya boleh difahami dalam kalangan mereka. Secara keseluruhannya, pengkaji mendapati bahawa dialek Kelantan ini memainkan peranan penting dalam variasi Bahasa Melayu. Malah, ia menunjukkan kepelbagaian bahasa yang diukur menggunakan dialek iaitu isoglos dan menunjukkan keunikan Bahasa Melayu di Malaysia.
 
SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL VICEGERENCY IN HALAL TOURISM PRACTICES
No full textThis paper investigates the sustainable and ethical vicegerency of Halal tourism and the Islamic principles influencing sustainable tourism, particularly in the context of Muslim travel. By conducting a literature review and case study analysis, the qualitative research design was implemented, involving a total of 10 informants. Additionally, successful programmes and best practices that implement these concepts to enhance the sustainability of tourism destinations and experiences were investigated. The results indicate that there are components that can enhance the sustainability of tourism and the experiences of Muslim guests. The paper highlights the importance of incorporating Islamic themes into tourism sustainability frameworks to promote ethical and culturally sensitive behaviours. This paper provides governments and other tourism stakeholders with valuable insights into sustainable tourism programmes that cater to the requirements of Muslim travelers and promote sustainability
AFFIRMING THE LINK BETWEEN WORKERS’ SAFETY BEHAVIOR AND ORGANISATIONAL SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF SME MANUFACTURING
No full textIn the Malaysian context, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) encountered workplace accidents. Scholarly consensus attributes a substantial portion of these accidents and injuries to the human factor, specifically unsafe behaviours. This study, conducted in Malaysia’s northern region, focused on Safety and Health/Human Resource professionals within the manufacturing sector of SMEs. We compiled a robust dataset comprising 107 responses garnered through a meticulously designed self-administered questionnaire. To scrutinise the intricate relationship between safety behaviour and safety performance, we subjected the data to rigorous analysis using SmartPLS 3.2.9, employing advanced partial least square–structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) techniques. The research outcomes unequivocally underscore the palpable and consequential impact of safety behaviour variables, namely safety compliance and safety participation, on improving safety performance, gauged through parameters such as accidents, injuries, and property damages. These results resoundingly validate the research hypotheses. Consequently, this study accentuates the importance of cultivating employee safety behaviour, particularly in resource-constrained SME settings, as an imperative step toward enhancing workplace safety
DIABETIC FOOT ULCER PREVENTION THROUGH WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVE
No full textDiabetes Mellitus in one of non-communicable disease (NCDs) and is a major public health problem in Malaysia, especially type 2 diabetes. International Diabetes Federation in 2019 reported, 463 million people infected with diabetes, projected to infect 578 million and 700 million of people by the year 2030 to 2045. One of the complications from DM were Diabetic Neuropathy, a nerve damage that can causes numbness, pain, and weakness, especially in the legs and feet. Diabetes Foot Ulcers (DFU) are a major complication in DM patients. Diabetic foot ulceration is a devastating complication of diabetes that is associated with infection, amputation, and death, and is affecting increasing numbers of patients with diabetes mellitus. Thus, this paper explores the conceptual framework for preventing DFUs through workplace wellness programs, emphasizing the integration of health education, risk factor management, and supportive environments. Workplace wellness initiatives can play a crucial role in educating employees about foot care practices, encouraging regular foot inspections, and promoting appropriate footwear. Key strategies include continuous education on glycemic control, lifestyle modifications, and the importance of early intervention for risk factors such as peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease. By fostering a culture of health and wellness in the workplace, organizations can significantly reduce the incidence of DFUs and improve overall employee health outcomes.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SAFETY BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY AWARENESS TOWARDS COMMUTING ACCIDENT AMONG EMPLOYEES IN ONE OF GOVENRMENT-LINKED COMPANIES
No full textRoad safety has been raised as a critical problem among Malaysian employees. Safety awareness had influenced employee safety behaviour directly and indirectly. This study aimed to access the relationship between safety behaviour and safety awareness towards commuting accidents among one of Government link Companies’ (GLC) employees. The hypothesis for this study were developed based on research questions and objectives to express the relationship between safety behaviour (safety participation and safety compliance) and safety awareness (safety knowledge and safety motivation). A self-administrative questionnaire was used for data collection which involved 160 employees from one of the GLCs in Kuala Lumpur. Data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) Version 25.0 specifically for descriptive and inferential analysis. The regression analysis revealed that safety participation has a positive significant relationship towards safety knowledge and safety motivation. Thus, it is important to conduct more campaigns and awareness programmes to cultivate road safety among employees. Employees also should be given training related to road safety to reduce commuting accident. Comprehensively, this study may provide guidance on enforcement of strict traffic rules and procedures to reduce accident rates in Malaysia
ETHNOMATHEMATICAL ASPECTS OF LEARNING GEOMETRY AND VALUES RELATED TO THE MOTIFS USED BY THE DAYAK NGAJU TRIBE IN CENTRAL KALIMANTAN
No full textPurpose – Ethnomathematics are used in motifs by the Dayak Ngaju Tribe in Central Kalimantan. The motifs contain someEthnomathematical objects and concepts for Geometry and values. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the motifs based onmathematical objects and concepts of Geometry and value viewed from ethnomathematics aspects.
Methodology – This study used a qualitative approach with an ethnography method. The researchers collected information fromdocuments and books. They conducted in-depth observations and interviews with the subjects regarding the culture of the Dayak Ngaju people who reside downstream of the Kahayan River in Central Kalimantan. The subjects were a Dayak Ngaju craftsman and a priest of the Hindu Kaharingan community. The motifs consist of tingang, dandang tingang, jata, batang garing, tanduk muang, buntut kakupu gajah, taya tree and rambunan tambun.
Findings – The motifs contain some mathematical objects and concepts. Mathematical objects are created as circles, batang garingand jata motifs, and a six-sided shape in the tanduk muang motif. The concept is the geometric transformations, namely in the mdandang tingang and tanduk muang motifs the reflection in the motifs of tingang, batang garing, tanduk muang and taya tree. The on point (0,0) in the motifs of buntut kakupu gajah and taya tree, and the translation in the motif of jata.
Significance – The study provides some mathematical objects and concepts in the motifs of the Dayak Ngaju tribe in Central Kalimantan. Students learning those objects and concepts should be related to their culture, namely the motifs, and they should acquire the values in such learning. Ethnomathematics plays an important role among Dayak Ngaju people in understanding mathematics concepts such as Geometry and values
EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF STUDENT TEACHERS TEACHING IN MABOLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES
No full textPurpose - To improve teacher education and education quality, this study explores the experiences and learning of student teachers during their practice instruction in public high schools in the Philippines.
Methodology - Semi-structured, in-depth focus group discussions with student teachers were conducted employing a research design using Colaizzi’s approach. Eight groups of student teachers participated in the focus group discussions (FGDs). Each group comprised five students, with 40 participants in total.
Findings - According to the findings, student teachers often struggle with the practical realities of teaching in public school and real-world scenarios instead of controlled training environments. Additionally, teaching-related learning experiences are crucial for adapting to diverse student characteristics and developing teaching styles. A mentoring program is found to be essential, despite issues of communication and confidence. Moreover, having supportive mentors play a significant role in helping student teachers to become effective educators. The study also emphasized the need to enhance the teaching and learning setting through digital tools.
Significance - This study provides important insights into the obstacles and potential for improving teacher education quality in thePhilippines and expanding the teaching practice program.