Third International Multidiscipline Post-Graduate Conference 2023

Resident Smart Access using Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR)

Rasidah Sardi — 2024-01-08

Resident Smart Access using Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is acomprehensive access control system that includes visitor management,developed for Seri Intan Residence. The objectives are to provide hassle-freeaccess to gated communities and computer-based visitor management withthe help of image recognition technology. The system will automaticallycapture every vehicle and recognizes it as a way of authorizing residents toeasily access their gated community. With the proposed system beingdeveloped, it will help to solve problems that are present in the currentsystems and give an implementation of an access system that is up to pair withthe current standard of security and technology.

Perceptions and Barriers towards Social Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Implementation Frameworks for Zakat Institutions: Case Study Approach

Azhar Hamid — 2024-01-08

The implementation of Social Customer Relationship Management (CRM) frameworks in zakat institutions is influenced by various perceptions and barriers. Trust towards zakat institutions among Zakat payers and receivers is crucial for ensuring commitment, loyalty, and engagement toward effective and efficient zakat collection and distribution management. This research aims to explore the perceptions and barriers of social CRM implementation frameworks for Zakat institutions in Malaysia, with a specific focus on resolving collection and distribution issues. The study utilizes qualitative data collection methods, involving interviews in different zakat governance and management institutions, as well as document analysis. The research identifies barriers, such as limitations in implementation and performance, unaccommodating social opinions, and prejudices among zakat stakeholders. Additionally, it highlights the impact on perceptions of zakat stakeholders’ expectations towards zakat institutions. The findings contribute to the understanding of the challenges faced by Zakat institutions and provide recommendations for improving the collection and distribution processes, leading to systematic and efficient zakat services to the zakat payers and receivers, thereby reducing dissatisfaction and negative perceptions that can tarnish the reputation of zakat institutions and increase zakat collections. This study is significant to ensure the success of the implementation of Social CRM frameworks in zakat institutions.

Writing Skills among University Students

Syed Lamsah Syed Chear — 2024-01-31

The 21st century is a highly competitive era that requires international cooperation and communication with global society. The objectives of this study are to determine the level of writing skills among university students, and to determine the relationship between their awareness on the importance of reading for their writing. The instrument is a questionnaire adapted from Zainal et al. (2011) and Asbjørnsen et al. (2021). The study involves a total of 750 students from 15 school at Southwest University of Political Science and Law in Chongqing, China. The average score is at medium low level (4.94). This indicated that the overall student’s readiness to perform for university related writing assessment of their study is at medium low level. This includes their courage for reading, self-belief on their reading and writing skills, the amount, wide and depth of reading, and their satisfaction about their grade. The average mean score for students’ problem for writing is 3.66 (moderate) and the awareness for reading is 5.55 (high). Correlation analysis suggests that an increase in student self-belief about their capability for writing will slightly decrease their ability to identify their problem for writing; and their awareness about the benefits of reading for writing.

Tahap Komunikasi Ibu Bapa Mempengaruhi Penyimpangan Akhlak dalam kalangan Mahasiswa Pengajian Islam di Universiti Selangor

Liana Ab Latif — 2024-01-05

Penyimpangan akhlak merupakan suatu isu yang menjadi kebimbangan masyarakat kita pada hari ini. Ia dilihat aspek pergaulan, pemakaian dan juga tingkah laku remaja yang semakin melampau pada zaman era moden ini. Justeru, kajian ini adalah untuk menilai tahap keberkesanan komunikasi ibubapa yang mempengaruhi penyimpangan akhlak di kalangan mahasiswa Pengajian Islam di Universiti Selangor. Kajian ini juga untuk mengenalpasti pengaruh komunikasi ibubapa terhadap akhlak para mahasiswa Pengajian Islam di Universiti Selangor. Kajian ini turut mengkaji inisiatif dapat dilakukan bagi mengatasi keberkesanan komunikasi ibu bapa dalam membendung penyimpangan akhlak mahasiswa Pengajian Islam khususnya di Universiti Selangor. Reka bentuk kajian menggunakan kaedah kuantitatif. Borang soal selidik dibina berdasarkan persoalan yang dapat menjawab objektif kajian ini. Responden adalah terdiri daripada 30 orang pelajar mahasiswa Pengajian Islam Universiti Selangor. Seterusnya, dapatan kajian yang diperoleh menunjukkan keputusan yang positif. Ini menunjukkan bahawa komunikasi ibu bapa menjadi pengaruh penting bagi pembentukan akhlak seseorang mahasiswa. Ini kerana dengan keakraban komunikasi ini dapat membantu mahasiswa daripada menghadapi masalah seperti masalah mental, kecelaruan atau sebagainya. Oleh itu, kajian ini dapat menambahbaik tahap komunikasi ibu bapa terhadap pembentukan akhlak mahasiswa yang unggul pada zaman globalisasi sehingga dapat mempengaruhi tahap pemikiran, serta tingkah laku seseorang pelajar.

Anxiety Disorder and its Impact on Internal Motivation, Self-Depletion and Academic Procrastination among University Students

Syed Lamsah Syed Chear — 2024-01-31

The life quality and mental state of people in China have changed a lot with economic development. Recent study by Gao et al. (2020) reported that the overall depression prevalence among Chinese university students was still relatively high. The objective of the study is to determine the relationship between level of anxiety disorder (the symptoms) as an independent variable on students’ internal motivation, self-depletion, and procrastination as the dependent variable. This study was conducted at Beijing Union University (BUU), China. The study involves a total of 200 students from 15 colleges. It was found that the level of students’ awareness about anxiety disorder is at a low level which can be interpreted as students are not aware about their mental health condition. The level of internal motivation and academic procrastination among the students is considered as moderate, and at moderate low for self-control. An increase in the hardness of anxiety disorder will slightly increase self-depletion among the students; and will influence academic procrastination at a very low level. The current findings highlight the crucial roles of the lecturers knowledge, skills, and attitudes as a counter measure when dealing with anxiety disorder among the students.

Higher Education Reform from the Perspective of Educational Leadership in the Post Covid-19 Era: A Comparative Study between China and Malaysia

Su Xianrong — 2024-01-08

As a worldwide emergency, COVID-19 had a significant impact on education in China and Malaysia, prompting reforms in higher education institutions (HEI) in those countries. These are reflected through online education management and resources. Educational Leadership refers to things and activities related to leadership and change, as manifested by the Deans, and the administrative members of HEI and the HEI’s culture. As a result of the reforms pursuant to COVID-19, reforms in the educational leadership were also observed. China and Malaysia are both Asian countries that play vital roles in the region and demonstrated significant responses in the Covid-19 era. Higher education reforms are, thus, evident within the two countries. Employing interviews as a data collection method and thematic analysis to analyze the data, this study found several similarities and differences between these countries in terms of their higher education reforms, particularly in terms of educational leadership.

Impact of ISO 21001 Educational Organization Management System on Business Performance of Private Higher Education Providers in Malaysia.

Tuck Kian Looi — 2024-01-05

This qualitative research investigates the impact of ISO 21001 Educational Organization Management System (EOMS) implementation on the business performance of private higher education providers (PHEPs) in Malaysia. The study used semi-structured interview to examine the implications of ISO 21001 EOMS adoption by private universities and/or colleges on student enrolment, the smoothness of the MQA accreditation process, and staff satisfaction level. Seventeen informants were purposively sampled from four PHEPs in Malaysia that are already certified to the ISO 21001 standard to provide insights into these impacts. The findings of this study reveal a substantial positive impact of ISO 21001 EOMS on key business performance indicators. Firstly, ISO 21001 EOMS had positive influence on student enrolment. Secondly, the alignment between ISO 21001 and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) accreditation criteria streamlines the accreditation process, easing the certified institutions to comply with the accreditation requirements. Lastly, the study uncovers a positive correlation between ISO 21001 EOMS implementation and the principles of the Job Characteristics Model (JCM) contributing to the staff satisfaction level indirectly improve the institution’s operational efficiency and quality of services to related stakeholders. Recommendation for further research and potential areas for improvement are also discussed.

Kertas Konsep Aplikasi Kaedah Fuzzy Delphi untuk Pembangunan Modul Peningkatan Imaginasi – Kreatif (PIK) Prasekolah Berasaskan Lagu Kanak-Kanak Melayu Tradisional.

Nurul Jannah Binti Kamaruddin — 2024-01-08

Kajian ini menggunakan aplikasi kaedah Fuzzy Delphi untuk membentuk modul peningkatan imaginasi-kreatif (PIK) prasekolah berdasarkan lagu kanak-kanak Melayu tradisional. Langkah pertama adalah memperoleh persetujuan dari 12 pakar, termasuk pensyarah Jabatan Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak, pensyarah Jabatan Muzik, guru cemerlang dalam bidang bahasa, dan guru cemerlang prasekolah dengan pengalaman lebih dari 10 tahun. Data diperoleh melalui soal selidik yang terbahagi kepada bahagian demografi, keperluan pembinaan modul, kandungan modul, dan penggunaan lagu dalam modul. Analisis data menggunakan Kaedah Fuzzy Delphi. Kertas konsep ini menjelaskan langkah-langkah dalam fasa reka bentuk dan pembangunan modul PIK prasekolah berdasarkan lagu kanak-kanak Melayu. Kajian ini diharapkan memberikan dimensi baharu dalam pendidikan prasekolah terutamanya dalam peningkatan imaginasi-kreatif berasaskan lagu kanak-kanak Melayu tradisional. Dapatan kajian dijangka diperolehi setelah kesemua pakar mengesahkan dokumen yang diedarkan.

The Characteristic of Manual Testing for Software Project.

Md Taherul Islam Tuhin — 2024-01-08

Overview of the Study (Research Problem, Aim and Objectives):
Regardless of the size of the software project, manual testing is frequently utilised. Before the testing can begin, a number of steps related to manual testing must be completed. While there is a debate about the necessity of optimising manual testing procedures, the majority of research focuses on automation test optimisation strategies. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine how manual testing differs from automated testing.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In this study, a search strategy is employed in recognised databases including Google Scholar, Research Gate, and other qualifying journals. After downloading a potential research paper, the collection of research papers is filtered.
Results/Findings: Ultimately, a list of traits associated with manual testing is acquired, which may help software developers understand the significance of manual testing.
Conclusion and Implications: This research contributes to the understanding and guideline of the characteristic of manual testing on software projects which bring the successful of testing activities.