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Transforming Tamu into a Community-Based socioeconomic development platform
No full textOver the past several decades, Tamu has been a canter of rural entrepreneurship and a social exchange in Sabah. However, with the modern trends of development, new challenges are presented, and the institution is becoming increasingly burdened by the barriers that undermine its effectiveness as a means of development. Among these barriers are over- dependence on a small local market, persistence in using traditional marketing tactics, limited access to digital infrastructure, and a lack of networking with community-based tourism projects. Thus, cooperatives offer a potential alternative governance structure that can comprehensively address these issues. The cooperative model would provide Tamu with a more transparent and accountable administrative framework, while also strengthening the capacity of rural businesses, promoting digital innovation, connecting the market with community-based tourism, and protecting local cultural heritage. The success of implementing this approach heavily depends on the quality of cooperative leadership, particularly in terms of strategic vision, management efficiency, and comprehensive community involvement. Therefore, cooperatives are seen as having the potential to become the main catalyst in the effort to revitalize Tamu as a sustainable and relevant rural development institution
Multiple linear modelling in revealing the relationship between learning styles and mathematics performance
No full textLearning style refers to individuals concentrating on processing, internalizing, and retaining new and challenging academic information. Mathematics achievement is a level or nature of proven learning in a specific mathematical topic. It is a construct that shows how well someone has mastered mathematical ideas and abilities. This study intends to determine significant factors that contribute to mathematics achievement and learning styles in mathematics. The factors included were parental education and household income. The secondary objective of the research is to determine the relationship between learning style and mathematics achievement. Student’s mathematics achievement was measured using their final academic session examination results. This study involved 246 form four students from Kinabatangan secondary school and was stratified into three levels of mathematics achievement: good, moderate and poor. Pearson Chi-square analysis confirmed a significant association between learning styles and mathematics achievement, showing that reflector learners tend to perform better in mathematics. In contrast, activist learners tend to perform lower in mathematics. Multiple regression analysis indicated that the reflector learning style and parents' educational background significantly contribute to mathematics achievement. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and curriculum designers, highlighting the importance of customized instructional strategies to improve student learning outcomes in mathematics
Hospitality students’ satisfaction with industrial internship program: The influence of perceived supports
No full textInternships play a pivotal role in enhancing the employability of graduates by providing essential skills and knowledge for career advancement. It is crucial to understand students' perspectives on internships and evaluate their satisfaction levels with the internship experience, as satisfaction directly influences hospitality undergraduates' decisions about their future in the industry. This research aims to investigate the influence of perceived organizational support, perceived supervisor support, and perceived co-worker support on internship satisfaction among hospitality students. A quantitative, correlational research approach consisting of a closed-ended structured questionnaire was employed. The numerical data were collected through an online survey via convenience sampling. A total of 101 valid responses were analyzed using SEM-PLS. The findings highlight the significance of perceived supervisor support as the primary influencer of internship satisfaction. Specifically, the quality of guidance, feedback, and mentorship provided by supervisors significantly shapes students' overall evaluation of their internship. Besides, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of internship satisfaction in both academia and industry, particularly emphasizing the important role of supervisor support in shaping positive internship experiences. These findings have implications for hospitality programs in designing and managing internship programs, highlighting the need for structured supervisor training and development. Furthermore, organizations within the hospitality sector can utilize these insights to enhance their internship programs, thereby improving intern satisfaction and potentially increasing the likelihood of attracting and retaining future talent. Hence, future research could explore the long-term impact of internship satisfaction on career choices and performance
Decolorization of rice bran oil using coconut shell-derived activated carbon
No full textThis study focused on maximizing the removal of color pigments from crude rice bran oil (CRBO) using coconut shell-derived activated carbon (CSAC). The study began by analyzing the physical properties of the CSAC used, including pH, bulk density, moisture content, ash content, and iodine number. The analysis showed a pH of 6.95, bulk density of 0.68 g/mL, moisture content of 4.13%, ash content of 8.75%, and an iodine number of 851.84 mg/g. Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to guide the decolorization process of the CRBO, using the identified conditions to treat the oil. The design variables included adsorbent dosage, temperature, and contact time, with decolorization efficiency serving as the actual and predicted response variable. With a composite desirability score of 0.929, the optimum predicted percentage for decolorization efficiency was determined to be 65.4% at 0.85% w/v, 50oC, and a contact time of 43 min. Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of the optimization model. Based on the color analysis, it was determined that sample 1, which achieved the highest decolorization efficiency (61.1%), was the most successful decolorization process out of all the runs that have been conducted
Pengaruh motivasi hedonik, nilai harga dan tabiat menggunakan E-pembelajaran terhadap kepuasan kerja kakitangan akademik di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) di Sabah
No full textKajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti model Unified Theory Of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) dalam menilai penerimaan ahli akademik terhadap e-pembelajaran dan hubungannya dengan kepuasan kerja. E-pembelajaran merujuk kepada penggunaan media elektronik, alat teknologi digital seperti komputer riba, telefon pintar, dan TV interaktif dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Platform teknologi seperti e-pembelajaran dalam sistem pendidikan dapat meningkatkan pengalaman pelajar dan memberi manfaat kepada kakitangan akademik. Perkembangan teknologi dan digitalisasi dalam bidang pendidikan menggalakkan penggunaan e-pembelajaran di universiti. Walau bagaimanapun tidak semua kakitangan akademik boleh menerima e-pembelajaran. Ini disebabkan oleh sebahagian daripada mereka lebih menggemari kaedah tradisional atau pembelajaran secara bersemuka. Bagi menguji hipotesis kajian ini, soal selidik telah diedarkan kepada 200 orang kakitangan akademik di Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) di Sabah. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah persampelan rawak mudah dan soal selidik telah dihantar melalui borang Google dan e-mail kepada responden kajian. Analisis deskriptif dan regresi mudah digunakan untuk menganalisis data kajian. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa motivasi hedonik mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja kakitangan akademik. Walau bagaimanapun, tabiat dalam menggunakan e-pembelajaran dan nilai harga adalah tidak signifikan dalam mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja. Dapatan kajian ini memberi impak terhadap teori UTAUT dalam konteks di Sabah. Manakala dari aspek praktikal menunjukkan organisasi perlu memberi sokongan terhadap kakitangan akademik dengan mengadakan latihan dan perkongsian maklumat berkaitan e-pembelajaran
Improving inventory management in Indonesian government: IT, HR capacity, and the role of financial reporting
No full textThis study investigates how information technology and human resource capacity influence inventory management, moderated by financial statement quality. It contributes to the limited literature on the intersection of IT, HR, and financial transparency in enhancing public sector inventory performance in Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 153 organizational units’ head within a local government in Malinau, Indonesia, analyzed through Partial Least Squares (PLS). Findings reveal that both information technology and HR capacity significantly improve inventory management. However, the moderating effect of financial statement quality weakens this relationship, suggesting a disconnect between reporting practices and operational integration. Theoretically, the study broadens understanding of how financial reporting quality interacts with organizational capabilities in public governance. These findings call for managers to not only invest in systems and personnel but also to align financial transparency mechanisms to ensure coherent and effective inventory control
Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of ginger (Zingiber officinale) oil: A mini review
No full textGinger (Zingiber officinale) has been widely utilized for centuries as both a culinary ingredient and a medicinal agent due to its diverse pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial and anti-carcinogenic activities. This review synthesizes recent advances in the extraction methods of ginger’s bioactive compounds, with a particular focus on gingerol, a thermally sensitive, non-polar constituent. Conventional extraction techniques often suffer from limitations such as high solvent consumption, lengthy processing times, and the need for extensive post-extraction separation. In contrast, supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2 ) extraction has emerged as a promising green technology, offering advantages, such as low thermal degradation, high selectivity, and minimal environmental impact. This article critically examines the principles, applications, and comparative advantages of SCCO2 extraction in the context of ginger processing while also reviewing alternative extraction methods reported in the literature. The review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of current extraction technologies and highlights future directions for optimizing the recovery of ginger’s functional compounds
The taxonomy of Cyrtodactylus consobrinus (Peters, 1871) (Squamata, Gekkonidae) and the description of a new species from the Thai-Malay Peninsula
No full textPhylogenetic analyses based on 1459 base pairs of the mitochondrial gene ND2 and its flanking tRNAs indicate that Cyrtodactylus consobrinus from the type locality in Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo) and C. consobrinus from Peninsular Malaysia are not conspecific. Both populations as well as C. hutan from East Malaysia form a strongly supported monophyletic group even though their relationships to one another remain unresolved. Cyrtodactylus consobrinus from peninsular Malaysia is described herein as the new species C. peninsular is sp. Nov. whose type locality is Gunung Belumut, Johor State. Cyrtodactylus peninsular is sp. Nov. is diagnosable from all other species in the Malayan us group by having statistically different morpho spatial positions in multiple factor analyses (MFA) based on size-corrected morphometric and meristic characters. ANOVA analyses of these characters recovered significantly different mean values be- tween C. peninsular is sp. Nov. and varying combinations of all other Malayan us group species across several size-corrected morphometric and meristic characters. Genetic variation within C. peninsular is sp. Nov. is geographically structured across six well sup- ported monophyletic mitochondrial lineages bearing an uncorrected pairwise sequence divergence ranging from 0.97–4.5%. Despite its well supported phylogeographic structure, PCAs and ANOVAs recovered statistically weak morphological separation among the lineages and as such, all are considered conspecific pending a genomic analysis. The phylogeographic structure within the forest-dwelling C. peninsular is sp. Nov. is quite similar to that of the stream-adapted ranid frog genus Amo lops and less so to that of the microhabitat specialists of the C. pulchellus group and the forest generalist C. quadrivirgatus, all of whom are sympatric across Peninsular Malaysia
Exploring the Influence of online marketing and its Impact on business in Post-Covid-19: A conceptual paper on Sabah tourism industry
No full textThis conceptual paper explores the adoption of online marketing and its impact on business performance within Sabah’s tourism industry in the post-COVID-19 era. Sabah, one of Malaysia's most popular tourism destinations, experienced a significant decline in tourist arrivals due to the pandemic, leading to a severe economic downturn. As part of the recovery process, online marketing has become a critical tool for tourism businesses to re-engage with both domestic and international markets. The paper integrates the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) models to identify the key determinants influencing the adoption of online marketing tools in the tourism sector. Additionally, it incorporates firm age and developmental culture as moderating variables, offering a comprehensive framework to understand technology adoption at an organizational level. The study highlights the importance of factors such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, social influence, relative advantage, observability and compatibility in influencing the decision to adopt digital marketing. The findings suggest that, while online marketing can significantly improve visibility and revenue, its successful adoption depends on addressing infrastructure challenges, enhancing digital literacy, and fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. This paper contributes to the literature on digital marketing adoption in tourism, particularly in underrepresented regions like Sabah, and provides practical recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and academia to support sustainable tourism growth and resilience
Pengalaman NGO ikram dalam pembangunan pendidikan Islam di Malaysia: Kajian konseptual
No full textKajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pendekatan pendidikan yang dibawa oleh IKRAM Malaysia melalui analisis kandungan dokumen utama, penulisan watak dan laporan program pendidikan dari tahun 2020 hingga 2023. Lima tema utama telah dikenal pasti melalui analisis sepuluh sumber utama. Pertama, pendidikan IKRAM berteraskan konsep pendidikan Islam holistik yang menggabungkan aspek intelek, rohani, emosi dan sosial. Kedua, peranan guru dilihat bukan hanya sebagai pendidik, tetapi sebagai murabbi dan pemimpin nilai yang berperanan membentuk legitimasi pelajar. Ketiga, pendidikan dijadikan sebagai instrumen dakwah dan islah sosial melalui program kemasyarakatan khususnya dalam kalangan masyarakat B40. Keempat, sejak 2022, akan wujud integrasi nilai-nilai Madani seperti belas kasihan, hormat-menghormati dan amanah dalam kerangka pendidikan IKRAM, selaras dengan keperluan semasa masyarakat Malaysia. Kelima, pasca-pandemik menyaksikan peralihan dalam strategi ke arah pendidikan digital dan hibrid yang lebih fleksibel dan mampan. Kajian ini merumuskan bahawa pendekatan pendidikan IKRAM adalah dinamik, responsif dan berasaskan nilai, menjadikannya model pendidikan Islam kontemporari yang holistik dan relevan dengan kehendak zaman