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Exploring the Adaptation of Artificial Intelligence in Whistleblowing Practice of the Internal Auditors in Malaysia
No full textNews of high-profile frauds and financial malpractices continue to make daily media headlines after the change of
government in May 2018. Whether in the private or government sector, corruptions, financial misconduct and
malpractices have always been associated with lack of proper auditing and ineffective internal control systems. Various
initiatives have been developed to reduce the negative perception of public sector frauds including the
implementation of whistleblowing practices in public sector. However, to date, it is still questionable whether this
practice is efficient and effective due to the increasing trend in reported frauds in the government departments. Thus,
this study examines the practice of whistleblowing in Malaysian public sector agencies. Total of 500 questionnaires are
distributed to the internal auditors in public sector agencies. To achieve the objective of this study, the application of
artificial intelligence in the practice of the whistleblowing will be examined to see the effectiveness of this practice. The
findings are expected to enhance the new Malaysian government initiatives in fighting frauds and corruptions. The
effect of whistleblowing practice will provide further evidence to strengthen the internal control system and practices
and improve the public sector accountability and transparenc
A combined of fuzzy TOPSIS with z-number and alpha-cut for decision making problems
No full textThe most famous method when dealing with decision making is Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). One of the
easiest techniques from MCDM is Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (FTOPSIS).
However, there are some circumstances in FTOPSIS still needs to be enhanced. Therefore, this paper concentrates on:
(1) to develop FTOPSIS with Z-number and α-cut based MCDM problem; the combination of Z-Number and α-cut is
seen suitable to solve uncertainty issue due to the additional restriction and reliability parts; (2) to validate the propose
method using numerical example. The study presents six steps of FTOPSIS with Z-numbers and α-cut to verify the
position of the numerical example; (3) to evaluate the efficiency of the proposed method using ten different number of
α-cut. Ten different numbers are 0.1 to 0.9. From the study, this proposed method opens a new revolution in MCDM
area to provide different ways when dealing with decision making problems. Thus, give us variety of techniques in
decision making area
Preliminary Study: Green Practices, Awareness and Knowledge about the Environment among Homestay Operators in Selangor, Malaysia
No full textUnhappiness In Japan: The Longevity Of The Japanese Government Policy Toward The Society
No full textJapan made quick recovery from the devastation of World War two, in short period, became the second
largest economy in the world. The position held until 2011 when China overtaken, however, the
Japanese population plays great advantage to here citizen compare to China, and its GDP per capital
remain strong. Despite being rich and having almost the requested need for lively activities, happiness
becomes one of the major issues in Japanese society. The society needs something meaningful in order
to keep going in their daily life; such as happiness. Various cases have shown that happiness is the
major defect that is not mainly common in the Japanese society which normally results in frustration
and lead to individual commits suicide. Thus, the research will identify the factors that lead to
unhappiness among Japanese society. Moreover, it will highlight the Japanese cultures that contribute
to the belief that commit suicide is a pride and solution to frustration. The paper further examined the
government and its society initiatives to lessen the suicidal rate and increase the longevity in society.
This research adopted qualitative analytical method in which books, article journals, internet sources
and other relevant documents are utilized. Some suggestions and critiques are made based on the
outcomes of the research that directly focus on the final solution to the problem of unhappiness in the
Japanese societ
Maslahah: A Legal Basis for Making Khalwat An Offence In Malaysia
No full textPenalizing khalwat (close proximity) under the state’s Shari’ah laws has been regarded as a scandalous
issue in Malaysia notwithstanding the fact that the majority of jurists from the major schools of thought
have agreed on the prohibition of khalwat and that Islamic laws are recognized in the Malaysian legal
system. The objection on penalizing khalwat is based on the debate of weighing the maslahah between
an-nahy an al-munkar and to conceal the aib (shame) of others and their privacy. This paper highlights
that it is important to understand that the first degree of maslahah takes priority over the subsequent
ones and that preventing khalwat takes priority over the fear of committing tajassus or breaching one’s
privacy. Research methodologies adopted in this paper are doctrinal and statutory analysi
Identification of a dietary pattern associated with lower high molecular weight adiponectin in breast cancer survivors
No full textBackground/Aims: Energy dense, high saturated fat, low fibre diets may contribute to obesity in breast cancer survivors, how-ever their relationships with high molecular weight (HMW) adi-ponectin are unclear. We examined associations between an 'en-ergy-dense, high saturated fat and low-fibre' dietary pattern (DP) and HMW adiponectin in breast cancer survivors. Methods: Data was obtained from 96 participants in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia Breast Cancer Survivors Study. Dietary intake, anthropo-metric and 1-IMW adiponectin were measured and z-scores for an 'energy dense, high saturated fat and low fibre' DP were estimated using reduced rank regression (RRR). Associations between DP z-scores and IIMW adiponectin were examined using regression models. Results: The results of this study show that, a 1 unit in-crease in DP z-score was associated with a 0.41 Rg/mL lower HMW adiponectin (95% CI: —0.806, —0.014) independently of age, BMI, cancer stage, duration since diagnosis, education level and occupa-tion status. The 'energy dense, high saturated fat and low fibre' DP which was characterized by high intake of sugar sweetened bever-ages and fat-based spread while lower intake of fruits and vegeta-bles were further examined to find which food groups contributed significantly to the association. Interestingly no significant find-ings were found supporting that totality of the diet provides more accurate description of actual dietary exposure. Conclusion: As a conclusion, 'energy dense, high saturated fat, low fibre' DP is neg-atively associated with HMiA, adiponectin. This finding could serve as a basis in examining the relationship between dietary ex-posure, obesity and cancer survivorship
Influence of the english language in shaping islamic identity among religious secondary school students
No full textIdentity refers to how people understand their relationship to the world, how that
relationship is constructed across time and space, and how people understand their
possibilities for the future. This research examined some claims made that learners
of the English language as a second language have associated themselves with the
culture and practices of the native speakers thus eroding the identity of the learners
as good Moslems. This research aimed at investigating this phenomenon, to what
extent the changes existed, if any. The main topics to discuss were the influence
of the English language towards religious secondary school students’ identity and
to what extent the students could retain their identity as Moslems. There was one
theory employed in this research called Self-Identity Theory. 90 religious secondary
students and 8 teachers were used as respondents by conducting focused group
interviews and face to face interviews with them. They came from urban, sub-urban,
elite and rural schools respectively. The findings revealed that there were mixed
responses from the respondents on the issues. 85 students, making up 94.5 % of the
whole respondents, asserted that the English language did not change the students’
Islamic identity. Meanwhile only 5 students, comprising 5.6% of the respondents,
were of the opinion that the students had been influenced by the culture of native
speakers of the English language thus eroding their identity as good Moslems. In
a positive note, it was also found that there were some good values instilled in the
teaching of the English language such as confidence, helping each other, teamwork, etc
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory dietary supplements in the treatment of osteoarthritis: a scoping review
No full textBackground Increasing evidence reported that inflammation and oxidative stress is a key mediator of osteoarthritis (OA) joint pathology, therefore usage of dietary supplements targeting inflammation and oxidative stress in OA could be a rewarding therapeutic strategy. This study aims to explore the efficacy of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory dietary supplements used to manage OA.
Methods A methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley was used to conduct this staging review. An electronic database search of English academic articles was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE and ScienceDirect from 2000 to 2018. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of OA with parallel groups by comparing dietary supplements with placebo were eligible for inclusion. Out of 69150 study identified, a total of 41 studies were included.
Result A total of 24 antioxidant or anti-inflammatory dietary supplements were identified. There were 3325 (1740 in the treatment group and 1585 in the placebo group) respondents which aged a 25 years old in which 2284 were female and 996 were male respectively. The majority of the studies recruited participants with knee OA (n = 33) with follow-up duration of 3-32 weeks Overall, most of the dietary supplements demonstrated beneficial effect on clinical signs and symptoms. In contrast, Aquamin supplementation did not exert positive impacts on OA management. Also. inconsistent findings were observed in green-lipped mussel (GLM) extract. vitamin E, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). liquorice flavonoid od (LEO). ginger. willow bark extract and rose hip supplementation.
Discussion The bioactive compounds found in dietary supplements that demonstrated positive impacts are predominantly polyphenols Polyphenols are found abundantly in plants and vegetables with strong anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenging antioxidant activity. In summary, since there is no cure for OA currently. the role of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant dietary supplements cannot be ignored since they can provide pain and symptoms alleviation
Improvement of awareness and knowledge in colorectal cancer and its screening using online learning
No full textBackground and Aims: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide with 1.8 millon new cases in 2018. Colorectal
cancer screening activities are found be be effective in reducing the mortality related to colorectal cancer. However, the uptake of these
activities are still unsatisfactory, with one of the cause being low awareness and knowledge regarding the cancer and its screening.
The aim of this study was to introduce a multimodality online course on colorectal cancer and its screening; and to measure its
effectiveness in providing the awareness and knowledge in colorectal cancer and its screening. Methodology: An online course was
designed for general public, incorporating essential knowledge regarding colorectal cancer and its screening using open courseware.
Random group sampling was done to sample 80 undergraduate students. Knowledge and awareness on colorectal cancer and its
screening was measured using a validated questionnaire pre- and post-exposure to the online course. Paired t-test in SPSS ver22 was
used for analysis. Results: There was significant difference in Pre- and Post-exposure test on overall knowledge (p<0.001; CI:
14.23,18.78 , t=14.51), knowledge on colorectal cancer screening (p<0.001; CI: 3.04, 4.46 , t=10.62), and awareness (p=0.001; CI:
3.41,5.26 , t=9.39). Conclusion: Multimodality online learning is a useful tool to increase awareness and knowledge regarding colorectal
cancer and its screening and is feasible to be used
Keberkesanan modul pembelajaran kendiri strategi pemahaman membaca teks bahasa arab (MPK SPMBA) untuk pelajar pengajian Islam di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi
No full textKemahiran membaca bahasa Arab merupakan kemahiran bahasa yang
paling dominan dalam usaha untuk memperoleh dan
mempertingkatkan ilmu pengetahuan bidang pengajian Islam. Oleh itu
para pelajar bidang pengajian Islam perlu lebih berketerampilan untuk
membaca bahan-bahan pengajian mereka dalam bahasa Arab.
Penggunaan strategi kemahiran membaca dalam kalangan pelajar
adalah salah satu faktor yang menyumbang kepada kemahiran
membaca dan kecemerlangan pelajar dalam bidang pengajian mereka.
Namun, banyak kajian menunjukkan bahawa penggunaan strategi
kemahiran membaca dalam kalangan pelajar pengajian Islam berada
pada tahap yang mengecewakan. Hal ini menyebabkan kurangnya
penguasaan kemahiran membaca bahasa Arab dalam kalangan pelajar,
walaupun mereka telah lama mempelajari bahasa tersebut. Tujuan
kajian ini adalah untuk menilai keberkesanan sebuah modul pengajaran
strategi pemahaman membaca bahasa Arab yang dihasilkan bagi
membantu penguasaan kemahiran membaca Arab dengan lebih efektif.
Modul tersebut dinamakan sebagai Modul Pembelajaran Kendiri
Strategi Pemahaman Membaca Bahasa Arab (MPK SPMBA). Modul ini
telah direka dan dibina untuk membantu pembaca meningkatkan kadar
kecepatan membaca dan ketepatan memahami bahan bacaan bahasa
Arab. MPK SPMBA dibina khas untuk pelajar, pengajar atau pembaca
yang mempunyai asas bahasa Arab seperti pengetahuan asas nahw, sarf
dan balaghah. Ianya dilengkapi dengan pengajaran strategi membaca
yang diadaptasi daripada strategi membaca SQ3R (survey, question,
read, recite dan review). Instrumen kajian yang digunakan dalam kajian
ini adalah modul yang dikenali dengan MPK SPMBA dan ujian
pencapaian yang terdiri daripada dua set soalan ujian pemahaman teks
iaitu ujian pra dan ujian pasca, dan satu set soalan soal selidik
penggunaan strategi membaca yang diuji sebelum ujian pra dan selepas
ujian pasca pemahaman teks. Data dianalisis menggunakan ujian t bagi
menunjukkan perbezaan antara pembolehubah kajian menggunakan
program SPSS versi 22. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa
penggunaan MPK SPMBA memberi kesan positif kepada peningkatan
ketepatan pemahaman dan kecepatan membaca teks bahasa Arab dalam
kalangan peserta kajian. Kajian ini juga menunjukan MPK SPMBA diaplikasikan sebagai alat bantu mengajar secara terarah kendiri dalam
meningkatkan kebolehan pelajar pengajian Islam memahami bacaan
teks bahasa Arab dengan lebih tepat dan pantas. Penggunaan modul
pembelajaran kendiri ini adalah relevan dengan tuntutan Dasar
Pendidikan Kebangsaan Malaysia yang ingin “memastikan setiap murid
Islam berpeluang mengikuti Pendidikan Islam dan bahasa Arab yang
berkualiti" (KPM, 2012)