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Modeling the virtual learning environment success among Malaysian teachers: the initial investigation
No full textThe positive technological advantages of ICT had inspired the Malaysian Ministry
of Education (MOE) to invest in digitalizing the Malaysian schools, including the
implementation of Frog Virtual Learning Environments (VLE). Despite this huge investment,
the ratio of usage is relatively low, especially among the teachers. This evidence indicates
that there is an urgent requirement to conduct a post-implementation evaluation to
investigate the factors behind the issue. Therefore, this study is conducted to develop a
conceptual model based on the updated DeLone and McLean IS Success Model to evaluate
the Frog VLE success among Malaysian teachers. As the study is still in the early stage, this
paper will present the initial investigation that leads to the development of the conceptual
model, including the background of the study, literature review and research methodology
that the study wishes to employ. Finally, this study seeks to contribute some understandings
on how the new Conceptual Model can predict the success of Frog VLE among Malaysian
teachers
Understanding Attitudes Towards Blockchain-Based Assessment System: A Sentiment Analysis of Form Six Teachers' Views
No full text<p>School of Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia Institute for Advanced and Smart Digital Opportunities (IASDO),</p><p> School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia</p><p>Form six students are now using School Base Assessment (SBA) with paper projects to prepare for university-level learning. Although teachers are encouraged to use technology to enhance the learning process, their sentiment about using technology in educational assessment is still unknown. This study used Sentiment Analysis (SA) to analyze Form six teachers' opinions on using new technology to manage SBA. The study found that Microsoft Azure Machine Learning can effectively build SA models for data analytics based on teachers' opinions obtained from a Telegram group of form six teachers in Pahang. The results showed that most teachers have a neutral sentiment with a moderate amount of positive sentiment and some negative sentiment present. The overall sentiment is slightly positive, but "workload" is a prominent concern among Form six teachers when working with technology in their SBA process.</p>
Requirement Model For Web-Based SUKSIS Trainee Information System
Full text linkThe Royal Malaysian Police or Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) is a main branch of security forces in Malaysia. Kor Sukarelawan Siswa Polis (SUKSIS) is one of the sub-forces
in PDRM that was specially established for university's student. As the numbers of SUKSIS trainees grows year by year, paper based record management is not relevant anymore to be implemented. Thus, this study which is to design requirement model for Web-based SUKSIS Trainee Information System have most contributed to solve the
problem. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) with Web Application Extension(WEA) has been utilized to design the architecture of the Web-based SUKSIS Trainee Information System. The Web-based SUKSIS Trainee Information System is being designed as web-based to enable user access it from everywhere and at anytime. The methodology that used in this project is Rapid Application Development (RAD). The
users of Web-based SUKSIS Trainee Information System will be SUKSIS management staff, coordinator and trainees. Thus, the requirement model is very important in order to ensure that the Web-based SUKSIS Trainee Information System meet the user's need and can be delivered within expected time and budgets. However, this study only focuses on capturing the functional requirements. This study was concluded by discussing the findings as well as constraints and limitations arising during the course of producing the model, and the recommendation for future study in this domain
Harmonizing Tradition and Technology: A Review of Tarannum and Its Prospects in Computing Research
No full text<ul><li>Institute for Advanced and Smart Digital Opportunities (IASDO), School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia </li><li>Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia </li><li>School of Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia </li><li>Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Raub Campus, Malaysia</li></ul><p>Muslims consider the art of tarannum al-Quran a significant and valuable tradition that enhances the Quran's divine status. Tarannum involves reciting the Quranic verses melodically and rhythmically and is viewed as a spiritual act of worship. This article aims to provide an overview of tarannum, including its various forms and the necessary conditions for Quranic recitation. Tarannum has several types, each with a distinct melody and rhythm, including Bayyati, Hijaz, Soba, Rast, Jiharkah, Sikah, and Nahawand. Each style is used for specific Quranic verses, such as Bayyati for Surah Al-Fatiha and Hijaz for Surah Al-Fil. Adherence to specific conditions is crucial to performing tarannum, including correct Arabic letter pronunciation and elongation, modulation, and intonation of the voice. Additionally, understanding the Quranic verses' meanings is vital to convey the intended message effectively. In summary, tarannum plays an essential role in the Islamic faith, elevating the beauty and spirituality of Quranic recitation. This article's overview of tarannum's various forms and necessary conditions for Quranic recitation can benefit those interested in learning this art, preserving this valuable heritage for future generations. In addition, the integration of computing research with tarannum al-Quran offers potential research areas, such as developing digital tools for teaching and learning, using NLP and ML algorithms for analysis, and integrating VR and AR technologies, to preserve and enhance this significant tradition for future generations.</p>
Implementation evaluation model to measure virtual learning environment success factors among Malaysian teachers
Full text linkDespite the various benefits offered by Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), its usage among Malaysian teachers is still low, indicating that the system is not in the right track of success. Therefore, this study aims to develop a model to measure VLE success among Malaysian teachers based on the updated DeLone & McLean IS Success Model (D&M). This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method design. Eight hundred and fifty (850) questionnaires were distributed to respondents across the northern region of Malaysia using simple random sampling procedure. The QR code was used to speed up the data collection without violating the rules of probability sampling. As a result, 719 questionnaires were returned and 643 are usable for the main analysis. The quantitative data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Most of hypothesized direct relationships are supported, except for Use to Intention to Use, which is fully mediated by User Satisfaction. The result also confirmed the positive moderating role of Workload. However, the moderating role of Personal Characteristics is not supported. Furthermore, the issue of recursive relationships, which produced two R² and Q² in certain endogenous variables, was investigated by comparing five possible models. Consequently, the produced model can be analyzed on a single structural model and therefore, provides valid predictive accuracy and relevance. This analysis has become a major methodological contribution of the study that provides a foundation for further investigations on the relevancy of the recursive relationships in D&M. Based on the final model, the VLE implementation strategy was produced and presented to 14 practitioners. Next, the validation was done using qualitative content analysis. The result indicates that the implementation strategy can be applied in Malaysian schools. Finally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a model to measure VLE success among teachers
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
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