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From help to hinderance: the rising overuse of ChatGPT by students
No full textDigital learning has undergone a significant transformation of the educational landscape in recent years, particularly with the global shift to online and hybrid learning paradigms. One of the most revolutionary instruments to arise in this era is ChatGPT, a conversational AI model developed by OpenAI. As students globally adopt digital solutions to enhance their education, AI tools such as ChatGPT continue to grow, despite some negative consequences. It is essential to examine the origins of ChatGPT to fully appreciate its present significance to digital learning fully. The quest commenced with GPT-1 in 2018, which was succeeded by GPT-2 in 2019, which garnered attention for its capacity to produce surprisingly sensible text. Nonetheless, it was GPT-3 in 2020 that completely embodied a turning point. GPT-3 has the capacity to generate essays, solve problems, summarise texts, and simulate human-like conversations on a scale that has never been observed before, with 175 billion parameters
Unmasking the 'pro bodoh' mindset: escaping the nerakazen trap
No full textMalaysia was recently shaken by a tragic school-related death in Sabah, but rather than revisiting the incident, this piece highlights the alarming legal ignorance displayed by many netizens. The issue is not just a lack of knowledge, but the confidence with which misinformation is spread online. A bit of reading before posting would prevent careless comments, as what people write reveals their understanding and whether they are thoughtful or simply loud and uninformed
Leveraging skincare science: enhancing consumer awareness for healthier skin / Muhammad Azril Roslan
Full text linkAn effective skincare routine is more than just a cosmetic ritual; it is a fundamental practice for maintaining healthy, youthful, and resilient skin. Our skin, the largest tissue in the body, serves as a protective barrier against environmental contaminants, damaging UV radiation, and microorganisms. While lots of people overlook the value of skincare, the truth is that ignoring it can cause long-term damage that is challenging to reverse. Having a regular and consistent routine maintains the skin hydrated, clear, and healthy. The initial and primary phase in skincare is cleansing. Throughout the day, our skin gathers oil, dirt, and other pollutants, which can block pores and trigger acne or dullness. Cleansing removes these impurities, allowing the skin to breathe and more effectively absorb the benefits from subsequent skincare procedures. Skipping this step can make the skin feel clogged, increasing the possibility of breakouts and irritations. It is vital for choosing a cleanser suitable for one's skin type, as using a harsh or incorrect product could damage the skin's natural balance, leading to excessive dryness or oiliness
Before the verdict: the hidden cost of stigmatising the accused
No full textIn modern legal systems, including Malaysia’s, the presumption of innocence is fundamental, yet public opinion often ignores this principle by judging accused individuals as guilty the moment they are arrested. The legal term Orang Kena Tuduh (OKT) simply identifies someone facing charges, not someone proven guilty. While police are responsible for investigating and collecting evidence, only the courts have the authority to determine guilt, reflecting the crucial separation of powers that protects fairness and justice
The gamification dilemma: balancing fun with fundamentals
Full text linkGamification, a term describing the integration of game design elements into non-game contexts, such as education, is one of the most captivating trends in the rapidly evolving field of digital learning. Educators utilise gamification to enhance learning outcomes, engagement, and motivation, as students grow up in a digital environment that is highly saturated with games, social media, and instant gratification. Kahoot! Quizizz, Duolingo, and Classcraft are gamified learning platforms that are gaining prominence due to their ability to transform mundane content into interactive experiences. These tools have been shown to increase student engagement in online environments when used with variety and surprise elements (Raju et al., 2021). These tools use points, badges, leaderboards, challenges, and awards to make education competitive and goal oriented
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
Legal review on Halal labelling of Malaysian pharmaceutical products / Muhammad Azril Roslan and Norazlina Abdul Aziz
Full text linkThe obligation of a Muslim to consume halal food derives from the Holy Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad SAW serves as a guideline for humankind in achieving success and tranquillity of soul here and hereafter. “He hath forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and swine flesh, and that which hath been immolated to (the name of) any other than Allah. But he who is driven by necessity, neither craving nor transgressing, It Is no sin for him. Lol Allah Is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Quran, 2:173) The Prophet said, “The lawful Is what Allah has made lawful In HIs Book and the unlawful Is what Allah has made unlawful His book. Whatever He has been silent over has been pardoned.” Sunan Ibn Majah (3367) A statistic in 2021 shows that the global Muslim population is estimated to be approximately 1.9 billion Muslims today, making up 26% of the world's population. Halal product is no longer confined to Muslim consumers, as reports show that non-Muslims have acknowledged halal products because of the safety and hygienic aspect of the product. Halal products denote high quality, safe, and Shariah compliance. Previously, the authority was not in favour of certifying halal for drugs or pharmaceutical products. Producers and manufacturers opting not to label their products because halal is not mandatory to be disclosed although this scenario is against the spirit of rights to information accorded to the consumers
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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