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Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe 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
Students’ Perceptions and Understanding of Elective Courses and Their Effects on Academic Performance
No full textThis paper aims to look into students’ perceptions and understanding of elective courses and how they affect their academic performance. This study enlisted the help of 97 students. Descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data. According to the study’s findings, students’ perceptions of Digital Workforce have no influence or effect on their academic performance at UiTM Kedah. Furthermore, students who have understood the course have higher academic performance than those who have not understood the course. It is important that the lecturer sustain and improve the students' positive perception of Digital Workforce
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“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
Local communities’ perception towards Banghuris Homestay in Selangor, Malaysia / Muhammad Hanif Othman
Get PDFThe Malaysia homestay programme began informally in the 1970s with the involvement of the local community, who provided accommodation, breakfast and dinner to foreign tourists upon charging at minimal prices compared to hotels and resorts (Hamzah, 2008; Kayat, 2009; Ibrahim & Abdul Razzaq, 2010). At that time, most of the Malays, who lived in Malay ‘kampungs’ (villages) along the coastal and rural areas turned their houses as homestays for tourists (Ibrahim & Abdul Razzaq, 2010). In 1988, with the encouragement and support from the Ministry of Tourism, a commune of five villages in Pahang—consisting of Desa Murni Sanggang, Desa Murni Ketam, Desa Murni Perangap, Desa Murni Sonsang, and Desa Murni Kerdau—established the Desa Murni Homestay as a model for the new Malaysian Homestay Programme (Kayat & Nor, 2006). These villages are located in the Desa Murni area, which is a 15-minute drive from Temerloh, Pahang (Pusiran & Xiao, 2013). This homestay programme in turn, brought cultural, social, environmental, and economic benefits to the local population
Unlocking the world of intermediate macroeconomics: theory, policy, and economic insights / Dr. Muhammad Hanif Othman
Get PDFIntermediate Macroeconomics (ECO557) is a specialized and advanced academic offering tailored for fourth-year students pursuing a degree in economics at UiTM Kedah. The main aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough comprehension of a wide range of macroeconomic ideas. The intermediate macroeconomics course provides an overview of the theoretical modeling of general equilibrium in an economy at a macroeconomic level
Homestay programmes in Malaysia / Dr. Muhammad Hanif Othman
Get PDFThe Malaysia homestay programme began informally in the 1970s with the involvement of the local community, who provided accommodation, breakfast, and dinner to foreign tourists by charging a minimal price compared to hotels or resorts (Hamzah, 2008; Kayat, 2010; Ibrahim & Razzaq, 2010). At that time, most of the Malays, who live in Malay kampungs (villages) along the beach and in rural areas, provided their houses as homestays for tourists (Ibrahim & Razzaq, 2010). In 1988, with encouragement and support from the Ministry of Tourism, a community of five villages in Pahang—consisting of Desa Murni Sanggang, Desa Murni Ketam, Desa Murni Perangap, Desa Murni Sonsang, and Desa Murni Kerdau—established the Desa Murni Homestay as a model for the new Malaysian Homestay Programme (Kayat & Nor, 2006). These villages are located in the Desa Murni area, which is a 15-minute drive from Temerloh, Pahang (Pusiran & Xiao, 2013). The homestay programme provided cultural, social, environmental, and economic benefits to the local population. Following the programme’s success, the Minister of Tourism launched the Malaysia Homestay Programme on the 3rd of December 1995 at Desa Murni, Temerloh, Pahang. This programme was opened to all rural villages in Malaysia (Malay kampungs, Chinese New Villages, Indian settlements, and Orang Asli villages). However, only Malay kampungs participated in this programme since Malays form the majority of populated rural areas. To regulate the homestay programme, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) listed the criteria for the house owner (host) to abide by, such as easy access from the main road; suitable house size and separate room for the guest; high standard of hygiene; and the security and safety of parties involved (MOTAC, 2022a). Homeowners are required to attend a training course conducted by the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA) under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. This requirement aims to ensure that the homestay programme can be successfully implemented
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe 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
Book review – essentials of economics / Dr. Muhammad Hanif Othman
Get PDFEconomics is one of the humanities’ oldest fields of study. It is a branch of the social sciences that focuses on the behaviour and connections of economic actors in addition to the functioning of economies at both the micro and macro levels (Robbins, 1932). It explores the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services; it recognises economic problems and phenomena; and it treats economic questions from both a positive (what is) and normative (what ought to be) point of view (Friedman, 1953). Essentials of Economics, the title of the book by Ahmad et al. (2022) that is the subject of this review, is both pertinent and an excellent source of reference for anyone who is considering expanding their knowledge of economics. This book provides a thorough introduction to the fundamental ideas and concepts that are central to both microeconomics and macroeconomics. The authors employed easy-to-understand phrases, pictures, examples, and case studies to help readers have a better grasp on the material. Furthermore, all of the authors had over ten years of teaching experience in a higher learning institution. Their diverse perspectives and expertise help to ensure that the book is comprehensive, up-to-date, and relevant to a wide range of students and readers. The book is well organised and written in a style that is clear and appealing. A total of 15 chapters are divided into two parts, which are microeconomics and macroeconomics. Part 1 discusses topics related to microeconomics. It first provides an overview of economics, basic economic concepts, and basic economic problems (Chapter 1). It then explains the basic concepts of demand and supply, elasticity, market equilibrium, consumer behaviour, and production in economics (Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively). Part 1 also discusses the theory of firm and market structure in detail (Chapter 7). The last chapter in this part is on the theory of distribution (Chapter 8). The second part of the book delves into macroeconomics. It first introduces macroeconomics and explains the objectives of macroeconomics (Chapter 9). Then, it discusses the concept of national output and its measurement approaches, which are the income approach, the expenditure approach, and the product or output approach (Chapter 10). It further explains the determination of national income equilibrium (Chapter 11). In addition, topics related to money, banking, and financial systems are highlighted, including the concept of money, its types, and monetary policies (Chapter 12). Public finance, which pertains to government revenue and expenditure, is also delineated (Chapter 13). Part 2 also discusses the macroeconomic problems, especially inflation and unemployment (Chapter 14), and it concludes with information about international economics (Chapter 15)
Malaysian homestay programme in Selangor: A case study of Banghuris homestay / Muhammad Hanif Othman
Get PDFTourism industry development has always been considered as an important agenda for Malaysian development as tourism promotes the sustainability and well-being of local communities. Thus, the involvement of local communities in the tourism industry is a government strategy to help poor communities in rural areas. Local communities can improve their economic status by participating in the tourism sector through the homestay programme. The homestay programme is becoming Malaysia’s main tourism product. In 1997, 286 operators participated in the programme. That number increased to 2,533 operators in 2007, and became 4,313 operators in Jun 2022, revealing the rural community’s increased interest and participation in this new community-based tourism
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