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DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN-ENGINEERING CLASSIFICATION OF MACHINE PARTS
Authors: Kharlamov Yu. , Vishnevskiy D. , Petrov P. , Orlov A.
Published: January 2023

The assessment of the physical deterioration of buildings and structures is an expensive, lengthy and to some extent subjective process. The process of making a decision on the need for repair, reconstruction or demolition of a building is stretched over time, sometimes dragging on for years. At the same time, the condition of a building or structure may undergo significant changes, and therefore, the efficiency of information is crucial. The authors of the article propose a method for assessing the physical wear of buildings and structures based on the results of thermal imaging, which allows you to accurately indicate the areas of heat loss. The building's enclosing structures combine load-bearing and heat-protective functions. The presence of defects (cracks, chips, soaking) lead to the formation of heat loss bridges, which are manifested in thermal imaging. The work is carried out both with stationary scanners and with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Thermal imaging should be carried out during the heating period. It is important to be able to obtain information about the presence of damage in a hard-to-reach part of buildings. When using stationary scanners, a combined assessment of the condition of the structure, including geometric parameters, is possible. The camera processing of the survey results is carried out on the basis of standard methods fixed by regulatory documents. Being an integral part of a complex of engineering surveys conducted to determine the physical wear of buildings and structures, this technique allows you to supplement the general situation analyzed when drawing up the final conclusion with quantitative data.
Pengembangan Pengontrol Tegangan Sistem Mikrogrid Cerdas Menggunakan Sistem Baterai Penyimpan Energi
Authors: Utama Putu Handre Kertha , Haq Irsyad Nashirul , Leksono Edi , Pradipta Justin , Imannata M Daya , Tjahja Timothius Pratama
Published: January 2023

A power outage on a conventional grid can cut the electricity supply to the entire load.  In contrast, Microgrid (MG) can still supply at least the most critical local loads even though blackout occurs in the main grid. MG can also utilize renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy to generate electricity. That is possible by the advancement of the battery energy storage system (BESS). The BESS able to maintains electricity supply to the load even in outages. The inverter on the SBPE also plays a role in stabilizing the MG output voltage by supplying or absorbing reactive power in the MG system. This paper focuses on the control development of the battery inverter primary controller. The droop control design utilizes the deadband around the nominal voltage. That becomes the improvement of the droop control method used in this study compared to the initial formulation of the droop method. The proposed method was then tested through simulation with four different scenarios. The BESS will operate in the voltage range 194.9V to 234.6V with a droop control deadband in the voltage range 198.0V to 231.0V. Based on the simulation results, the addition of SBPE with the MG scheme on the existing system can improve the quality of the voltage received by the load from 0.994p.u. to 0.997p.u. The simulation also shows that the load still gets a power supply even though there is a blackout on the main grid.
Pengembangan E-Book Materi Tumbuhan Non-Vaskular dan Vaskular Tidak Berbiji
Authors: Ramadhani Fitrah Nur , Syamsiah Syamsiah , Junda Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar berupa e-book pada mata pelajaran biologi kelas X SMA, bab plantae, materi tumbuhan non-vaskular dan tumbuhan vaskular tidak berbiji. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan desain instruksional model ADDIE. Bahan ajar e-book yang dikembangkan dilakukan uji validitas oleh 2 orang dosen ahli dan uji kepraktisan oleh guru dan siswa. Subjek penelitian adalah 2 orang guru biologi kelas X dan 30 orang siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 3 Sidrap untuk uji coba lapangan secara terbatas terhadap bahan ajar e-book yang dikembangkan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pengisian angket kepraktisan oleh guru dan siswa. Data penelitian yang terkumpul dianalisis secara statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa e-book dinyatakan valid dengan skor rata-rata 4.8, e-book dinyatakan praktis berdasarkan respon guru dengan perolehan rata-rata 83.72%, dan e-book dinyatakan sangat praktis berdasarkan respon siswa dengan perolehan rata-rata 88.60%. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data disimpulkan bahwa e-book materi tumbuhan non-vaskular dan tumbuhan vaskular tidak berbiji yang dikembangkan bersifat valid dan praktis.
Distribusi Kendala Aspek Pedagogi yang dialami Mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi UNM dalam Pelaksanaan PPL Semester Genap Tahun 2021
Authors: Muis Abd , Patongai Dian Dwi Putri Ulan Sari , Ismail Ismail , Achmad Widya Karmila Sari
Published: January 2023

Abstrak. Pelaksanaan Praktek Pengalaman Lapangan (PPL) mahasiswa kependidikan dalam masa pandemi memerlukan pencermatan lebih lanjut untuk memetakan kondisi yang dihadapi oleh mahasiswa selama melaksanakan PPL. Praktek pembelajaran membutuhkan penerapan pedagogik secara tepat. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan kendala penerapan pedagogik yang dialami mahasiswa saat melaksanakan PPL. Penelitian survey ini melibatkan seluruh mahasiswa prodi Pendidikan Biologi yang mengikuti kegiatan PPL pada semester genap 2021 yang berjumlah 39 orang. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui aplikasi google form yang terdiri dari 6 aspek pedagogik dengan 21 item pernyataan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 82,9 persen mahasiswa peserta PPL tidak terkendala dalam mengenali karakteristik peserta didik. 84,6 persen mahasiswa tidak terkendala dalam hal menerapkan model, pendekatan, dan metode pembelajaran. 93,6 persen mahasiswa tidak terkendala pada penggunaan media pembelajaran. 78,6 persen mahasiswa menyatakan tidak terkendala dalam hal menerapkan keterampilan dasar mengajar. 85,25 persen mahasiswa tidak terkendala dalam pengelolaan kelas/pembelajaran. 91,28 persen mahasiswa tidak terkendala dalam hal penilaian proses dan hasil belajar. Secara keseluruhan 13,9 persen mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi terkendala pada aspek pedagogik dalam pelaksanaan PPL semester genap 2021.Kata Kunci: kendala, pedagogik, mahasiswa, program pengalaman lapangan
Inovasi Pembelajaran Biologi Melalui Pengembangan Penuntun Praktikum Dilengkapi Video Praktik untuk SMA
Authors: Nurasmiati Nurasmiati , Karim Hilda , Nurhayati B Nurhayati B
Published: January 2023

Abstract. 21st century learning requires educators to have innovation and learning skills. In the field of education, innovation is an alternative solution to achieve maximum learning outcomes for learners. In order to create learning innovation, the development of practicum guides equipped with video as a learning media is considered to be able to solve problems in the learning process. This research aims to present practicum guides equipped with practice videos on regulatory system material as a valid and practical for class XI high school. The development model used in this research is the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subject of this research were students of class XI MIPA 6 SMA Negeri 2 Makassar with 2 biology teachers and 30 students. Data collection uses validation and response questionnaires of teachers and students. Validation questionnaire to see the validity of the practicum guide equipped with practice videos filled inby two expert validators. The teacher's response questionnaire and the student's response to see the practicalities of the practicum guide equipped with practice videos. The results of data analysis, the validity of practicum guide equipped with practice videos on regulatory system materials fall into the category of valid, and practicality of practicum guide equipped with practice videos on regulatory system material fall into the category of very practical from teacher response average and practical students response average. Based on the resultsof the research it can be concluded that the practicum guide equipped with practice videos onregulatory system material developed is validity and practicality criteria.Keywords: practicum guide, videos, regulatory system
The Design of a Noise Detection Automatisation Tool in Library – Based on Internet of Things
Authors: Dhiya Dhiya Alfiyyah Ansar , Yuyun  , Taufik Imran
Published: January 2023

The development of the times and technology produces innovations that facilitate human activities, one of which is for librarians to control and maintain library rooms. This study aimed to implement a noise detection automation tool and a sound monitoring system based on the Arduino nano 33 BLE sense microcontroller in a library room. The Arduino processed the data from the sound sensor through the Edge Impulse platform. Suppose a sound with a value exceeds 0.6 and takes more than 10 seconds. In that case, the warning "QUIET, PLEASE!" will be displayed, and a sound warning will also be issued via a buzzer. The sound warning can be monitored to turn on and off the buzzer through the application. When the librarian wants to turn off the buzzer, they can click the button to turn off the speaker; on the other hand, if they want to keep the buzzer on, they can click the button to turn on the speaker.
YARMOUK UNIVERSITY EFL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT WITH E-LEARNING TOOLS IN LEARNING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Authors: Al Aroud Bassam , Yunus Kamariah , Migdadi Hamzah Faleh
Published: January 2023

This study aims to investigate English as a foreign language students’ engagement in using e-learning tools in learning English language. A mixed method approach was employed comprising 30 students who study English language and literature at Yarmouk University, Jordan in their first year (16 males and 14 females). The respondents of the study were selected randomly, and all of them were selected from the department of English language and literature of Yarmouk University, Jordan. The instrument of the study was a survey questionnaire consisting of 24 items. The data were analyzed using SPSS. The findings of the study have documented that e-learning tools entail a great degree of flexibility and variability, visual knowledge compared to conventional teaching materials and lectures, which are most often unsatisfactory and might not relate to EFL learning. 87% of the respondents revealed that using e-learning tools (MOOCs) affected their language skills’ development positively. In addition, the findings indicated that 90% of the respondents pointed out that these e-learning tools /MOOCs assist language learners and make language-learning fun and meaningful. The findings of this study revealed that the foremost factors affecting EFL students’ approval and use of e-learning tools were facilitating conditions, social influence, effort expectancy and performance expectancy. Such findings revealed the significance of e-learning tools from the point of view of this mixed-method research. The findings indicated that past experiences relevant influenced EFL Jordanian undergraduate students at Yarmouk University use of e-learning tools / MOOCs when learning English language.
THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL RESOURCES IN MITIGATING CLERGY BURNOUT AT CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES IN KENYA
Authors: Shikanda Arthur Okolla , Kiptiony Gladys Jerobon , Ndiso James Kay Muthama
Published: January 2023

Burnout is a universal issue increasingly being experienced by members of the clergy. While literature linking burnout with mental health of clergy is well developed, psychosocial resources and interventions that can be used to mitigate burnout among the clergy in Kenya is under-researched. The present study sought to empirically delineate those set of psychosocial resources that together can constitute members of the clergy’s ‘toolkit’ for mitigating clergy burnout using insights from Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM). The research was a mixed methods study that entailed the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data types. The focus of this study was 86 clergy members of CITAM based in Kenya who constituted the accessible population. Questionnaires were administered to all clergy members while in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 senior clergy members based at the church’s headquarters. A census study was conducted. Descriptive statistical techniques as well as inferential analysis were used to analyse quantitative data while qualitative findings were subjected to thematic analysis. Members of CITAM clergy had access to a variety of psychosocial resources. It also showed that the significance of the effect of burnout on clergy mental health was eliminated by the psychosocial resources, implying that psychosocial resources reduced the negative influence of burnout on mental health from significance to a level of insignificance. There were organisational factors that served to protect clergy members from burnout. These can be classified into factors that relate to good human resource management practices (meetings, retreats, recreational facilities and days off) and those that provide the psychosocial support structures and systems within the church community (counselling, fellowships, and care groups).
MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGH PSYCHO SPIRITUAL APPROACH
Authors: Salleh Sakinah , Wazir Rosni , Abd Rahman Kamal Azmi , Sudi Suriani , Awang Abdul Hadi , Kamarulzaman Auf Iqbal
Published: January 2023

Today’s scenario reveals an urgent need to help the problems faced by individuals suffering from mental health problems that stem from various factors with an appropriate approach. The paper will analyze on the psycho spiritual therapy based on Islamic principles in understanding and to overcomer mental health issues. The dynamic and holistic approach of Psycho Spiritual Therapy is suitable to help individuals with mental health problems through the methodology of Al Quran and As Sunnah. The approach of Psycho Spiritual Therapy is an added value and an alternative to the existing modern treatment. This therapy approach could also bring back the discipline on Islamic knowledge based on the paradigm of ‘tawhidik’ to help patient with mental health illness on faith and belief in Allah as a foundation to overcome mental health problems. Through the approach of Psycho Spiritual Therapy, various techniques can be used to strengthen the spirit of an individual. One of which is to improve relationship with Allah through the act of worship, strengthening the heart with remembrance (zikir), and fulfillment of the mind with positive thoughts. This practice will help to improve the wellbeing of an individual’s emotional, psychology, spiritual with mental health problems. Besides that, the approach of Psycho Spiritual Therapy can also be a support to patient with mental health illness in dealing with problems related to their needs and challenges.
THE STAGES OF NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM OPERATION: ISSUES, RATIONALE, AND CHALLENGES FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA (MOE) IN FACING POST PANDEMIC NORMS OF COVID-19
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Mokhtar Saifulazry , Esa Mohd Sohaimi
Published: January 2023

In the context of this paper, the discussion on the operation of the national education system to be implemented in stages is highlighted through the issues, rationale and challenges of Malaysia facing the post-pandemic norms of Covid-19. The objective of this writing is to debate the relationship between the Covid-19 pandemic and the efforts of the education sector in transforming Teaching and Learning sessions. Secondary data analysis methods utilise the acquisition of journals, reports, books, interviews, online news and current printed materials. The findings include (i) New Norms of Education, (ii) Mandatory Student Ownership of e-Learning Devices and Gadgets, (iii) Educator Mastery of Online Learning Delivery Methods, (iv) Accessibility of Digitisation of Education Along with the Demands of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) in Society 5.0, (v) Examination Rescheduling Issues and Fee Payment Rate Reduction, and (vi) Career Prospects of Post-Covid Graduates. The goal of this research looks into (i) the direct impact of school closures created huge learning gaps on children in the country, as well as (ii) rehabilitating the higher education system following the Covid-19 pandemic, enhancing digitalisation of education, empowering up-to-date teacher training, and providing better educational facilities in line with the Covid-19 post-pandemic future education concept.
CORRUPTION OFFENCES EDUCATION LITERACY IN PREVENTING THE LOSS OF NATIONAL TREASURES: A REVIEW OF CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Mokhtar Saifulazry , Esa Mohd Sohaimi
Published: January 2023

This paper’s primary objective is to deconstruct the concerns and challenges that are related with the culture of corruption or viewed as the underlying cause of corruption problems in our country. In light of this circumstance, corruption offences education literacy plays a crucial role in educating the community against corruption. The topics discussed in this article include (i) Integrity, (ii) Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), (iii) Community Role, and (iv) Youth Awareness Efforts. The results of the study present eight (8) mandatory measures to combat corruption, namely 1. Understanding the Characteristics of Corrupt Acts and Gift Giving, 2. Eliminating the Corruption Culture and Abuse of Power as a Standard of Living in the Community, 3. Shaping Public Perception against Corruption in Politics, 4. Educating the Public about the Consequences of Corruption on the National Administrative System, 5. Developing Institutions and Strategies to Combat Corruption, 6. Stressing the Importance of Fighting Corruption Through Experiential Learning, 7. Diverse Methods of Combating Corruption in the Past and Present, and 8. Corruption Law Enforcement and Punishment. The goal of the future study should be to demonstrate that corruption will not be eradicated in the near future whereby education must emphasise learning via the experience of the younger generation in order to instil the nature of integrity, strong spirit, and ethical values, as well as high discipline, so that individuals can build a strong sense of self and fight all sorts of corruption, thus should be prominent in society so as to abolish the culture of corruption in Malaysia.
“MUDA”: SIMPLIFYING TRANSLITERATION AND TRANSCRIPTION OF ARABIC TEXT
Authors: Muda Nurulasyikin
Published: January 2023

This study aims to propose a new system in Arabic romanization to simplify the typing process by using the QWERTY keyboard. The proposed system will be named as “MUDA” as the main author’s surname and the name itself is nearly similar to the word “MUDA”H in Malay which mean easy or simple that represent the concept of the system. This is to facilitate the needs of the writers, and to decrease the gap of ambiguity for the systems created previously with the one that can increase the product of academic writing when dealing with Arabic romanization. The data of this study is analysed by finding the similarity within the previous transliteration systems and the phonetic system in English. Both systems then will be analysed by comparing them with the characters on the typing keyboard in terms of similarity. This study found that there are 23 keys will be used in 3 ways as follow; (i) single character typing excluding shift; (ii) shift + character (T, S, D, Z,”); and (iii) combining character (th, sh, gh, kh, dz). This explains that no more complicated system of typing process will occur. Hence the speed of completing task in typing Arabic romanization will become faster.
SIGNIFICATIONS OF FAMILY SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND FRIENDSHIP RELATIONSHIPS IN AFFECTING EXPATRIATE EXPERIENCE: FROM THE LENS OF MALAYSIA PUBLIC UNIVERSITY EXPATRIATE COMMUNITY
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Osman Wan Hurani , Abu Bakar Anna Lynn
Published: January 2023

This paper provides an understanding of the social structure, which is seen as a phenomenology that refers to one's thinking about the interpretation and meaning of life experience based on the presence of individuals in economic position, political scenario, statehood, and education system in a country that is not his country of origin. Thus, the interpretation among these independent expatriates is debated by taking into account the role of social structures such as family institutions and the environment of friendship in relation to the significance of expatriate experiences in the host country. In other words, the discussion presented in this paper is to achieve the objective of the study in unravelling the expatriate's interpretation of the expatriate decision, whether it is closely related to the experience of his family members during the expatriate service in the host country.The research was conducted by utilising qualitative methods of in-depth interviews with 30 expatriate academics selected from four Malaysian public universities. The appropriate respondent criteria include the following characteristics, namely (a) has resided for at least a year in Malaysia using a valid employee visa, (b) has been offered a position as academic staff and has renewed his service contract, (c) is an expatriate with his own initiative in expatriating and (d) works full time and is not classified as an exchange staff between universities or those on sabbatical leave.The study results show that the interpretation of family members on the meaning of expatriation experience gives justification for expatriate to remain in the host country. While moral support from friendship provides a positive indication of expatriate’s performance in the context of work throughout performing international duties. Further supporting social networks relationship with the local community is also one of the determinants of expatriate success in adapting to the host country environment.
INTEGRATING MOBILE GAME APPLICATION IN ENHANCING STUDENTS’ WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH
Authors: Abu Bakar Anna Lynn , Othman Irma Wani , Mahmood Nadiawati , Musa Mohammad Aqmal Hafidz
Published: January 2023

English is an important communication medium for Malaysians, particularly in higher education and business. As a result, substantial effort has been invested in producing students who can communicate effectively in a variety of social and professional settings. It is believed that, as a result of the new learning standard, mobile game applications offer a greater opportunity to enhance language learning, particularly English, for Gen-Z students. One of the mobile gaming applications utilised for this study was Languinis, an original, free word puzzle mobile game. An administered questionnaire was administered to 120 ESL students as part of a mixed-methods approach. A semi-structured interview with 10 ESL students was also conducted. The data of the investigation revealed that few pupils are familiar with the Languinis word game. Nonetheless, the finding also revealed that the students enjoyed using the mobile game application to improve their vocabulary, which they then utilised in their spoken interactions. As a result, their Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in English has improved.
INTEGRATED STEM PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING APPROACH: A STUDY ON MALAYSIAN UNDERGRADUATES’ ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNING GENETICS CONCEPTS
Authors: Abdul Rahim Shamimah Parveen , Nordin Norfarah , Samsudin Mohd Ali
Published: January 2023

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education should focus on producing scientific and innovative society as emphasized in the Malaysia Education Blueprint for Higher Education (2015-2025). The blueprint states STEM education to be practised at higher education institutions to produce competent graduates. This study echoed the initiatives of implementing STEM at higher education institutions. Hence, STEM education module integrated with Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach was developed. PBL approach was chosen as means to deliver STEM education because PBL approach fosters teamwork and engagement in learning. The Integrated STEM-PBL module was used to measure the achievement towards genetic concepts. A pre-experimental research design with one group-posttest design was applied. A total of 50 participants who are first-year undergraduates from the faculty of biology from a public university in Malaysia were studied. Genetics Concepts Achievement Test (GCAT) was used to measure the achievement towards genetics concepts in this study. The GCAT was validated by experts with Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) internal consistency reliability measure. The administration of GCAT at pretest and posttest showed that the integrated STEM-PBL module enhanced and retained the students’ achievement in genetics concepts
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL TENDENCIES AMONG SEKOLAH MENENGAH USAHAWAN AL-AMIN STUDENTS
Authors: Suriadi Nur Azila , Radin A Rahman Radin Siti Aishah
Published: January 2023

Social entrepreneurship neither completely become choice of entrepreneurs nor researchers. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control on social entrepreneurship tendencies of Sekolah Menengah Usahawan Al-Amin’s students. Objectives of this study to i) identify the level of attitude, social norms and perceived behavioral control and social entrepreneurship tendencies of SM Usahawan Al-Amin’s students ii) identify influence of attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control on social entrepreneurship tendencies of SM Usahawan Al-Amin students. Study uses quantitative approach with survey design through questionnaire. 63 entrepreneurship course students aged 13 to 17 were selected randomly. Theory of Planned Behavior is basis for solving issue gap and implementing study. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 to obtain descriptive and inferential analysis. Findings of study show level of social entrepreneurship tendencies, attitudes and social norms are moderately high. Contradictorily, perceived behavioral control is relatively low level. The variance value of attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control towards social entrepreneurship tendencies is 12.476 and significant. Attitude is the best influence on social entrepreneurship tendencies. Results of multiple regression analysis show attitude contribute 47.8 percent compared to perception of behavioral control 13.4 percent and social norms only 11.1 percent. Briefly, SM Usahawan Al-Amin’s students were found to have attitudes towards social entrepreneurship. Therefore, students need exposure to various skills, knowledge, and appropriate approaches through entrepreneurial education to build social entrepreneurial mindset and identity. Thus, implication of this study can further strengthen the use of Theory of Planned Behavior through variant value 38.8 percent. Hoped findings of this study can be used to design social entrepreneurship programs to foster social entrepreneurship attitudes and increase the level of attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control to increase social entrepreneurship tendencies.
POSITIVE IMPACT OF SELF-ASSESSMENT FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Kamlun Kamsilawati , Din Wardatul Akmam , Ab Aziz Ameiruel Azwan
Published: January 2023

The academic aspect plays a vital role as a 'transformative' element in bringing change into the life of each individual. One of the main goals of students continuing their studies abroad is to obtain a high-quality education. The first-year experience is considered an important phase involving self-assimilation, emotional change, cultural shock and social values that can influence the academic achievement of international students. The discussion of this paper elucidates the factors that contribute to the more meaningful first-year experience differences by comparing the process of self-assimilation and academic achievement of international students. In-depth interviews with 40 international students from four Malaysian public universities were conducted using a qualitative method approach that used objective sampling techniques. The findings lead to a self-reflection on the nature of international students, which is expressed through a narrative outpouring of emotions that describe the excitement, desire, and hope. The elements of transformation and self-assimilation of students in this study are interconnected with (i) the reputation of Malaysian public universities as a prestigious educational destination, (ii) the quality of a more comprehensive and 'versatile' higher education system, (iii) the flexibility and dynamics of the academic programs offered, and (iv) contemporary and ‘market driven' academic programs. The empirical data from this study is hoped to be useful information for the university's human resource management, which relies heavily on international student enrolment. This effort is in line with Malaysia's National Strategic Plan for Higher Education or PSPTN, which was created to transform the country into a global hub of higher education excellence.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE ASSESSING TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND E-LEARNING ACCEPTANCE FOR MALAYSIAN ENGLISH TEACHERS
Authors: Lim Pei Sing , Din Wardatul Akmam , Nik Mohamed Nik Zaitun , Swanto Suyansah
Published: January 2023

The traditional method of teaching and learning is found to fail in developing English language as a skill among the learners. E-learning is stated as a powerful tool for educational change and reform to improve English language teaching and learning. The implementation of e-learning in education has shown significant growth over the last decade with the rapid development of technology. The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic around the world in 2019 has risen the implementation of e-learning as an alternative way of teaching and learning. The major challenges faced by teachers in implementing e-learning involve issues such as low Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) level and technology acceptance. In line with this, this study aims to develop and validate an instrument to measure TPACK and e-learning acceptance, particularly for English teachers in Malaysia. This survey produced an adapted survey questionnaire that combines TPACK for English teachers’ questionnaire items and perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness questionnaire items. The content validity and face validity of the developed survey questionnaire were identified using CVI and FVI calculations. The experts and raters pointed out that all items are relevant and comprehensible. Some minor improvements can be done based on the suggestions given. The results of CVI (0.89) and FVI (0.94) show that the developed survey questionnaire is found to achieve a satisfactory level of both content validity and face validity and can be used for further study.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A SURVEY STUDY AMONG PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH
Authors: Noorhassanah Uswatun Nurrahmah , Din Wardatul Akmam , Swanto Suyansah , Nik Mohamed Nik Zaitun
Published: January 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic that lasted more than a year affected the smooth running of education around the world. Starting with the closure of all schools in China in March 2019, the starting point of the Covid-19 pandemic virus was followed by the closure of all schools in many countries for long periods of time, which certainly affected teaching and learning in most countries including Malaysia. The honorouble mention includes the process of education which involves co-curriculum, physical education, and social skills. This study is a quantitative study to analyse students’ perception of learning the English language using online learning throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. SPSS statistical software was used to calculate and compare the mean of each variable in online learning and face-to-face learning consisting of knowledge acquisition, skills in language learning, social skills as well as their acceptance of online learning. In this survey study, it has been indicated that although there is a slightly different mean between online learning and face-to-face learning the perception of both learning strategies is positive. It also has been indicated that students found that online learning eased the access to online materials whilst it also bounded by technical problems that they encounter during online classes as well as their own disciplinary actions that have limited their online learning.
POST-COVID 19 EDUCATION LANDSCAPE: A STUDY ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE IMPACT OF ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING IN ORAL COMMUNICATION COURSE
Authors: Pudin Chelster Sherralyn Jeoffrey , Edward Eugenia Ida , Tobi Bernadette , Shak Priscilla Yee Ping
Published: January 2023

Asynchronous mode in teaching and learning for oral communication is one way practiced by language instructors and students during the pandemic Covid-19. However, administering and learning through this mode have proven to be quite a challenge considering the lack of resources and knowledge they experienced now. This is a pilot study conducted to investigate the challenges or issues students faced in learning the oral skills online during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. This pilot study utilised a questionnaire survey method for data collection. Recruitment of research participants was performed through purposive sampling. There were 80 participants that were involved in the study who have taken the Oral Communication in English (OCE) course in a public university in Malaysia. The participants were between 21 to 24 years old, with 60 females and 20 males. The data was analysed using SPSS version 27. Generally, participants felt that learning oral communication in asynchronous mode have helped them improve their oral communication skills. It is hoped that this study’s findings will contribute to the development of an oral communication instructional framework in asynchronous mode to meet the literacy needs of students.
EXPLORATION OF THE LEVEL AND EMPLOYMENT OF ESL WRITING STRATEGIES AMONG MALAYSIAN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Juin Jacinta Karen , Din Wardatul Akmam , Ab. Aziz Ameirul Azwan , Swanto Suyansah
Published: January 2023

This survey study explored and identified the level as well as the employment of ESL writing strategies use among Malaysian lower secondary school students. This study utilised Petric & Czarl (2003) modified writing strategies use questionnaire as its data collection instrument. 124 Form One students from an urban school in Keningau, Sabah participated in this study. The results of the questionnaire showed that lower secondary school students are medium users of writing strategies. The results also indicated that lower secondary school students used during writing strategies more than pre-writing and revising strategies. Recommendations for future studies include approaching related studies with qualitative approaches.
THE EFFECTS OF INQUIRY-BASED RECIPROCAL TEACHING MODULE (IBRM) ON MALAYSIAN ESL LEARNERS’ READING COMPREHENSION: A QUASI-EXPERIMENT
Authors: Ting Pick Dew , Swanto Suyansah , Din Wardatul Akman , Kamlun Kamsilawati
Published: January 2023

Despite the great appreciation on high competency in ESL reading, the results of PISA reading cautioned on the ineptitude of Malaysian ESL learners and depicted the heightened prevalence of reading difficulties among them. Although various curriculum modifications and ESL reading interventions were developed to facilitate reading instruction in the classroom, learners’ reading performance is still unsatisfactory. This ten-week quasi-experimental study tested an inquiry-based reciprocal teaching module which was aimed at enhancing secondary school learners’ reading comprehension through the utilisation of effective reading strategies. A total of 84 Form Four ESL learners were randomly selected to be the participants, with an equal number of 42 participants randomly assigned to either experimental or control group. Independent sample t-tests and paired sample t-tests were performed to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that the inquiry-based reciprocal teaching module has positively and significantly enhanced ESL learners’ reading comprehension performance, thus was effective in improving the learners’ reading comprehension.
STUDENT’S PERCEPTION ON UMS SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN DEVELOPING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR ENGINEERING COURSES
Authors: Bakri Sitty Nur Syafa , Juhan Nurliyana , Che Husin Che Haziqah , Nasrullah Ayu Afiqah
Published: January 2023

Since its accreditation by MQA in 2018, the UMS Foundation in Science Program, through PPST has continuously produced high quality standards for students furthering their studies in UMS. Clinging to its accredited program means that quality assurance of foundation’s teaching and learning will be maintained and monitored. Herein, this study reports the feedback given by the foundation program’s alumni whose continue in undergraduate study of UMS Engineering. The objective is to investigate the students’ perception on knowledge and skills they obtained throughout the foundation year in relation to their courses study. A questionnaire with open ended question was constructed through a google form and designed in accordance with the MQA program review and monitoring guideline with 4 Likert scale (1- strongly disagree, 2- disagree, 3-agree and 4-strongly agree). Among 35 student’s replies, almost everyone answered high percentage of number 3 and 4, indicating an agreement towards knowledge and skills aspects. 100% student agree that the foundation program give them new knowledge and strengthen the basic theories in their engineering courses. Meanwhile, 94% believed that the foundation courses strengthen the personal skills, contribute to the achievement in engineering course and assist them to apply the skills obtained in foundation for lifelong learning. In open-ended questions, two themes of answers: (i) strength; (ii) hopes and expectations were organized, which highly in line with the students’ feedback in the Likert scale scores. This is in accordance with the student agreement that Foundation in Science Programme of UMS does provide basic knowledge and skills that relevant to the Engineering course in UMS. Further suggestions received and changes to the programme in the new academic year will be continuously monitored and reviewed for academic quality assurance.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THE E-LEARNING SETTING DURING THE POST-COVID ERA
Authors: Ismail Iziana Hani , Din Wardatul Akmam
Published: January 2023

The COVID-19 outbreak quickly demonstrates the importance of adopting online education in teaching and learning. It has forced education systems worldwide to find alternatives to face-to-face interactions. Language instructors have made attempts to explore and utilise the e-learning tools to enrich their teaching and assist learners in improving their language learning. This paper, therefore, attempts to shed light on the effectiveness of implementing the Multiple Intelligences Instructions within the e-learning setting, thus present an unprecedented opportunity to continue adopting this digitally-enhanced approach post-pandemic. A Paper 800/4 (Writing) Task 2 of Malaysian University English Test (MUET) 2020 question was administered to 40 pre-university students from Preparatory Centre of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. The study employed a quantitative methodology and the data were analysed using the Mann-Whitney U Test. The findings show that the adoption of the Multiple Intelligences Instructions in the English as a Second Language (ESL) writing classes improves the students’ skills in writing. This study calls Malaysian English educators to acknowledge students’ differences in learning, thus redesign the lessons by incorporating all intelligence for the students to actively manifest their preferred learning styles in acquiring the English language. The implementation of this writing module in an e-learning environment received positive feedbacks from the students, suggesting it would be a promising module to improve the students’ writing skills.
EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC ON THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION MODEL IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Zhen Xiaoqing , Raja Kasim Raja Suzana
Published: January 2023

The outbreak of the new crown epidemic has had a major impact on China's entrepreneurship and business, and at the same time, it has also put forward new requirements for the model and content of entrepreneurship education in Chinese universities. The reform of entrepreneurship education model is an important measure to promote the development of higher education. This article will explore the management model of entrepreneurship education from five aspects: organizational management, teaching management, teacher construction, practical application, and educational evaluation in entrepreneurship education management in combination with the current epidemic situation in Chinese universities. It is hoped that, guided by the rapid economic revitalization, more innovative technical talents who can meet the requirements of social development will be cultivated during and after the new crown pneumonia.
Flotation of wastewater from dye works using ozone
Authors: М.В. Пилипенко, , А.В. Дубина, , В.В. Лихавицкий,
Published: January 2023

Представлены результаты экспериментальных исследований эффективности очистки модельных и реальных сточных вод красильно-отделочных производств с помощью пневматической флотации с использованием озоновоздушной смеси вместо воздуха. Изучено влияние расхода газовой смеси, концентрации красителя, концентрации озона в газовой смеси на эффективность очистки. Эффективность очистки оценивали по оптической плотности и ХПК. При использовании озоновоздушной смеси вместо воздуха было достигнуто повышение эффективности до 12 раз. Результаты проведенных исследований показали, что при использовании флотации озоном для достижения эффективности очистки 90% реальных сточных вод красильно-отделочных производств предприятия, отобранных до блока очистных сооружений (электрокоагуляция с последующей флотацией), требуются следующие условия: время обработки не менее 60 мин; расход озоновоздушной смеси не менее 5 л/(л·мин); концентрация озона в озоновоздушной смеси не менее 8 г/м3.

The results of experimental studies of the efficiency of purification of model and real wastewater from dye and finishing works with the aid of pneumatic flotation using ozone-air mixture instead of air are presented. The effect of the gas mixture flow rate, dye concentration, and ozone concentration in the gas mixture on the purification efficiency was studied. The purification efficiency was evaluated by optical density and COD. While using ozone-air mixture instead of air, a 12-fold efficiency increase was achieved. The results of the studies have shown that while using ozone flotation to achieve the purification efficiency of 90% of the real wastewater from dye and finishing works, abstracted upstream the treatment facilities (electrocoagulation followed by flotation), the following conditions are required: processing time not less than 60 minutes; consumption of ozone-air mixture not less than 5 l/(l·min); ozone concentration in the ozone-air mixture not less than 8 g/m3.
Choosing chemicals for wastewater sludge dewatering at small-scale wastewater treatment facilities
Authors: Е.Н. Матюшенко, , А.И. Трофимчук,
Published: January 2023

Приведены результаты исследования влияния введения катионных флокулянтов Ультрафлок К370 и Ультрафлок К390 с различными дозами и концентрациями раствора реагента на эффективность обезвоживания аэробно стабилизированного избыточного активного ила в дегидраторе на канализационных очистных сооружениях коттеджного поселка в Новосибирской области. Установлено, что оптимальным реагентом для обезвоживания осадка в шнековом дегидраторе является флокулянт Ультрафлок К390 с 0,1%-ной концентрацией раствора и дозой флокулянта 3,8–4,4 кг/т сухого вещества, что позволяет добиться снижения влажности осадка до 81,4–81,7%. Увеличение или уменьшение дозы и концентрации растворов флокулянта приводит к увеличению влажности до 82,1–92,8%. Использование флокулянта Ультрафлок К370 позволяет достичь влажности осадка 83–84% при 0,2%-ной концентрации раствора и дозе реагента 3–3,4 кг/т сухого вещества.

The results of studying the effect of introducing cationic Ultraflok K370 and Ultraflok K390 flocculants with different doses and concentrations of the chemical solution on the efficiency of dewatering aerobically stabilized excess activated sludge in a dehydrator at the wastewater treatment facilities of a cottage village in the Novosibirsk Region are presented. It has been established that Ultraflok K390 flocculant with a 0.1% solution concentration and a flocculant dose of 3.8–4.4 kg/t of dry matter is the optimal chemical for sludge dewatering in a screw dehydrator providing for reducing the sludge moisture content to 81.4–81.7%. Increasing or decreasing the dose and concentration of flocculant solutions results in an increase in moisture content up to 82.1–92.8%. The use of Ultrafloc K370 flocculant provides for achieving 83–84% sludge moisture content at 0.2% solution concentration and chemical dose of 3–3.4 kg/t of dry matter.
Etika Terapan dalam Menuntut Ilmu Perspektif Syeikh Az-Zarnuji
Authors: Nasir Muhammad , Marudin Marudin , Khalilurrahman Khalilurrahman
Published: January 2023

Etika dalam menuntut ilmu bagi seorang muslim harus harus bersumber dari kajian etika Islam. Oleh karena itu, penuntut ilmu harus memahami bagaimana etika Islam mengaturnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan (library research) dengan fokus kajiannya adalah etika terapan dalam menuntut ilmu perspektif Syiekh Az-Zarnuji dalam kitab Ta’lim Al-Muta’allim. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perspektif Syiekh Az-Zarnuji tentang etika terapan dalam menuntut ilmu yaitu; 1) etika individual seorang penuntut ilmu adalah; memahami kewajiban menuntut ilmu, niat menuntut ilmu, memilih ilmu yang akan dipelajari, tekun dalam menuntut ilmu, kesungguhan belajar untuk mengapai cita-cita, memulai mengaji, ukuran dan urutannya, tawakkal kepada Allah SWT, 2) etika sosial yang harus dimiliki penuntut ilmu adalah memilih guru, menghormati ilmu dan ahli ilmu, kasih sayang dan saling menasehati, memilih kawan yang baik dalam menuntut ilmu, 3) etika lingkungan hidup yang harus dimiliki seorang penuntut ilmu adalah menjaga kebersihan lingkungan belajar aga menjadi indah dan sehat.
Menghilangkan Stereotipe Gender Kepemimpinan Perempuan Di Fakultas Kegiatan Dan Pendidikan
Authors: Khairi Ashabul , Giatman M. , Maksum Hasan , Jalinus Nizwardi , Abdulah Rijal
Published: January 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan fenomena kepemimpinan perempuan yang terjadi di FKIP Universitas Bung Hatta, Padang, Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Menepis issue stereotip kesenjangangn gender pada top level manager di lembaga Pendidikan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode pendekatan data kualitatif merupakan pendekatan yang menciptakan gambaran kejadian yang diteliti secara deskriptif dan naratif. Penulisan karya tulis ini merujuk pada pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara studi kepustakaan (literature review) baik sumber primer, yaitu dokumen yang ditulis langsung oleh penulis sebagai sumber sekunder, yaitu dokumen berupa laporan oleh penulis, dan wawancara. Mengulas tentang pemimpin perempuan dengan gaya kepemimpinan transvormasional dan gaya kepemipinan visioner. Menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa perempuan dan laki-laki setara dan memiliki hak yang sama dalam konteks kesetaraan gender. Stereotip perlu dimaknai secara filosofis.

 