International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences最新文献_第4页

Effectiveness of Using Mobile Dictionary App to Enhance Vocabulary Knowledge of EFL Learners with Different Level of Motivation 使用手机词典应用程序提高不同动机水平的英语学习者词汇知识水平的效果

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22022

Cao Dan, Lilliati Ismail, Abu Bakar Razali

{"title":"Effectiveness of Using Mobile Dictionary App to Enhance Vocabulary Knowledge of EFL Learners with Different Level of Motivation","authors":"Cao Dan, Lilliati Ismail, Abu Bakar Razali","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22022","url":null,"abstract":"Vocabulary knowledge is crucial for learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), yet mastering it presents significant challenges. Understanding how to effectively enhance vocabulary acquisition is essential due to its fundamental role in language proficiency. While numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of mobile learning for enhancing both receptive vocabulary knowledge (RVK) and productive vocabulary knowledge (PVK), there is a lack of research investigating the relationship between vocabulary acquisition in receptive and productive and learner motivation within a mobile learning context. The current research aims to investigate the effect of using a mobile dictionary app on English vocabulary learning among undergraduates with varying levels of motivation. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest and posttest. One freshman class, consisting of 32 participants, was involved in the study. The Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Scale of English Learning (I/EMSEL) and Core English Vocabulary (CEV) Test were used as instruments for data collection. Participants were divided into three groups based on their motivational levels: high, medium, and low. The learning effects of these groups were measured using pre-test and post-test assessments during a 12-week intervention. Data analysis was conducted using paired sample T-tests and one-way ANOVA. The results indicated that the mobile dictionary app effectively promotes vocabulary knowledge acquisition in both receptive vocabulary knowledge (RVK) and productive vocabulary knowledge (PVK) across different motivational levels. However, students with high motivation showed significantly greater improvements compared to those with medium and low motivation. These findings suggest that mobile learning tools are more effective for vocabulary acquisition in highly motivated students. Educators should focus on enhancing learner motivation to maximize the benefits of these tools.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141668736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Hospitality Employees’ Mental Health Issues: A Review 酒店员工的心理健康问题：综述

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21850

H. Ghazali, Siti Fatimah Mohamad, Mohd Amar bin Ridham Othman, Maisarah Ishak

{"title":"Hospitality Employees’ Mental Health Issues: A Review","authors":"H. Ghazali, Siti Fatimah Mohamad, Mohd Amar bin Ridham Othman, Maisarah Ishak","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21850","url":null,"abstract":"Mental health issues have become a serious concern in many organizations, where this problem might lead to negative outcomes for both employees and employers. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, untreated mental health problems got worse, which had the worst effect on a person's life and work that could happen. One of the key environments that affect employees' mental health is the workplace. People are becoming more aware of and cognizant of the role that work can play in promoting or impeding mental wellness. The majority of mental health professionals concur that the workplace environment can have a considerable impact on a person's mental and physical well-being, despite the fact that it is difficult to measure the effect of work alone on a person's sense of self, self-esteem, and social recognition. (World Health Organization, Department of Mental Health) The National Health and Morbidity Survey, which was conducted every four years, was the most exhaustive survey ever conducted on a national scale. The main objective of this research is to explore the awareness and factors that influence mental health issues among hospitality employees. Findings from this review may help future researchers develop a mental health","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141668536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

The Use of Strategies and How They Influence Strategies in Learning Physics 物理学习中策略的使用及其对策略的影响

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-07 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21883

Siti Irma Yuana Sheikh Mohd Saaid, Ernee Sazlinayati Othman, Hanorhafiza Husni, Aida Fazliza Mat Fadzil, Muhammad Naeim Mohd Aris, Rozi Hanum Shaharudin

{"title":"The Use of Strategies and How They Influence Strategies in Learning Physics","authors":"Siti Irma Yuana Sheikh Mohd Saaid, Ernee Sazlinayati Othman, Hanorhafiza Husni, Aida Fazliza Mat Fadzil, Muhammad Naeim Mohd Aris, Rozi Hanum Shaharudin","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21883","url":null,"abstract":"Every individual has their own learning strategies. The utilization of learning strategies always give a significant impacts on students' academic performance and conceptual understanding. The objective of this study is to explore the perception of learners on their use of learning strategies particularly for physics subjects in higher institutions. This research uses quantitative methodology with data collection using a questionnaire which consisted of 3 sections: cognitive component, metacognitive component and resource management component. A total of 104 students of the Foundation in Science and Foundation in Engineering from the Centre of Foundation Studies, UiTM Selangor Branch, Dengkil Campus participated in the survey. This study has substantial implications for academia in general as well as the subject of physics education. It contributes to the existing body of knowledge by offering a comprehensive exploration of the general learning strategies that students employ in striving for success in physics subjects. The study's importance ultimately lies in its ability to narrow existing gaps in physics education, opening the door to practical solutions and enhancements that will help learners, educators, and the scientific community as a whole.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141671091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Racial Prejudice and Marginalisation of the Irish Female Migrants in The Irish Girl in America by Mary Anne Sadlier through the Standpoint Theory 玛丽-安妮-萨利尔的《美国的爱尔兰女孩》中爱尔兰女性移民的种族偏见和边缘化（通过立场理论

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-07 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22019

Nouf Fahad M. Alashjaai, Ida Baizura Binti Bahar, Florence Toh Haw Ching, Manimanimangai Mani

{"title":"Racial Prejudice and Marginalisation of the Irish Female Migrants in The Irish Girl in America by Mary Anne Sadlier through the Standpoint Theory","authors":"Nouf Fahad M. Alashjaai, Ida Baizura Binti Bahar, Florence Toh Haw Ching, Manimanimangai Mani","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22019","url":null,"abstract":"This paper focuses on The Irish Girl in America (1863) by the Irish author, Mary Anne Sadlier (1820-1903), who composed under the alias “J. Sadlier”. Her narratives are set against the cultural landscape of The Great Potato Famine (1845-1849) and depict the existence of Irish female transients of the 19 th Century, which we contend is as yet understudied and overlooked in the educational curve on works of writing on the Irish female character. This is notwithstanding how authentic archives point out how the Irish female characters assisted with causing p rogressive acknowledgment of the Irish female outsiders’ presence. We hypothesise that the abstract portrayals of the Irish female migrants can be examined in The Irish Girl in America by Sadlier by zeroing how they accomplish advantaged stances as untouchables from inside the local host area. By utilising a hermeneutic, textual analysis, we centre around the author’s portrayals of the encounters of the slow arousing of the Irish female heroes by using “the stance hypothesis” by Sandra Harding (1986). Conse quently, this study investigates the awareness for a self-definition through specific and aggregate degrees of accomplishing a “standpoint” experienced by the Irish female protagonists. Our findings uncover how the Irish female migrant characters can perform advantaged points of view and acknowledgment in their new local area.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141671780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

An Analysis of Malaysia's Flood Vulnerability Study Using the Geographical Information System Technique 利用地理信息系统技术分析马来西亚洪水脆弱性研究

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-07 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21831

Nor Diana Mohd Idris, N. Abd Majid

{"title":"An Analysis of Malaysia's Flood Vulnerability Study Using the Geographical Information System Technique","authors":"Nor Diana Mohd Idris, N. Abd Majid","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21831","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21831","url":null,"abstract":"Floods are a natural disaster phenomenon in most parts of the world. Floods, like Malaysia, are frequent natural disasters in most parts of the world. This natural disaster related to weather in Malaysia has two major types (i) flash flood and (ii) monsoon flood. The monsoon rains also caused flooding in other parts of Malaysia e.g. in Johor, Terengganu, Kelantan, Sabah, and Sarawak, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Floods hit the state of Pahang every year, causing significant loss to the socio-economic of vulnerable stakeholders living in flood-prone areas. This study conducts a systematic literature review on vulnerability towards flood events and the use of GIS applications by previous researchers for flood mapping from 2009 to 2019. Two main concepts were applied during the literature search and review phase to explore the dimension of vulnerability and to analyse the GIS technique in flood studies of Pahang State. To date, there are only six studies related to the preferred criteria of this review. Vulnerability studies done in the past ten years focused on the dimension of socio-economic rather than the geophysical dimension. Only two studies applied GIS techniques for flood vulnerability mapping in Pahang. Thus, to create a local vulnerability map, the socioeconomic vulnerability assessment findings are integrated with the flood area's geographic data, which are essential and motivation for further study. It has a guideline for policymakers to prepare and manage natural disasters, especially in the flood-prone area.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141671729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

E-Government Development in West African Countries: A Two Decade Review 西非国家的电子政务发展：二十年回顾

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21653

Ibraheem Jafar, S. Miskon, Ab Razak Che Hussin

{"title":"E-Government Development in West African Countries: A Two Decade Review","authors":"Ibraheem Jafar, S. Miskon, Ab Razak Che Hussin","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21653","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores the evolution of E-government Development in West Africa over the past two decades through the E-government Development Index (EGDI) scores obtained from United Nations E-government Surveys. The study aims to assess trends and offer recommendations for enhancing E-government effectiveness and impact in the sub-region. It emphasizes the significance of studying E-government in the region to address governance challenges, promote socio-economic development, and empower citizens. The analysis of EGDI scores reveals that Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria demonstrate higher readiness for e-government initiatives, while other countries lag. Comparison of Global Average EGDI scores across the surveys shows overall progress with fluctuations in few surveys. In each of the surveys, West African countries generally fall below the Global Average, indicating a wide gap in E-government development in the sub-region. Leveraging E-government can foster inclusive growth, transparency, and citizen empowerment. However, challenges persist, requiring investment in ICT infrastructure, digital literacy, and governance processes. Future research could explore other regions and develop frameworks for enhancing EGDI components of OSI, TII, and HCI in West African countries.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141672508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Tertiary Education Behind Bars: Access Opportunities to Prison Inmates in Malaysia 狱中高等教育：马来西亚监狱囚犯的入学机会

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22024

Santhi Raghavan, Bibi Nabi Ahmad Khan, Noral Hidayah Alwi

{"title":"Tertiary Education Behind Bars: Access Opportunities to Prison Inmates in Malaysia","authors":"Santhi Raghavan, Bibi Nabi Ahmad Khan, Noral Hidayah Alwi","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22024","url":null,"abstract":"The collaboration between the Malaysian Prison Department and Open University Malaysia (OUM) represents a progressive and forward-thinking approach to inmate rehabilitation. Providing access to tertiary education for inmates not only equips them with valuable knowledge and skills but also instills a sense of purpose and hope for the future. Education can serve as a catalyst for personal growth, self-improvement, and the development of positive attitudes and behaviors. A sample of 37 respondents from a total of 83 prisoners-students are involved in this study. Factor analysis was utilised to identify if student attribute, social influence and financial aid influenced prison inmates’ decision to pursue Open University Malaysia’s programmes in prisons. Results of the multiple linear regression indicated that there was a significant effect between student attributes and decision to study, which means that inmates' own characteristics will motivate them to continue learning which can lead to future success in their pursuit for excellence in tertiary education. The significant effect found between student attributes and the decision to study underscores the importance of individual characteristics in motivating inmates to engage in educational programmes. This understanding can help tailor educational initiatives to better meet the diverse needs and motivations of incarcerated individuals, ultimately enhancing their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. The findings of this study not only contribute to our understanding of correctional education but also highlight the potential of such programmes in fostering personal growth and reducing repetition rates. By providing","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 89","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141673030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Strategic Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education in Malaysia: Policy and Practice 马来西亚创业教育的战略方法：政策与实践

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21937

Ren Zhiyi, Hardy Loh Rahim, Norazah Abdul Aziz

引用次数: 0

Why Did I Become a Social Media Follower? An Integrative Literature Review 我为何成为社交媒体追随者？综合文献综述

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21882

Jinchi Cai, Syuhaily Osman, S. A. Haron

{"title":"Why Did I Become a Social Media Follower? An Integrative Literature Review","authors":"Jinchi Cai, Syuhaily Osman, S. A. Haron","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21882","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Social media drives marketing, with users turning into influencers, leading to influencer marketing. As human influencers (HIs) and virtual influencers (VIs) exist, understanding why individuals follow HIs or VIs is crucial. Methods: Literature on followers’ motivations were found in Scopus and CNKI databases, and the sample was collected manually. Data extraction and summarization followed search, screen, select, critical appraisal, and thematic analysis, using the Modified PRISMA 2020 flow diagram and MMAT tool as guides. Findings: Twenty-one articles were reviewed, revealing seven motivations for following both HIs and VIs. The followers of HIs are primarily driven by meeting their own needs, while those following VIs are often motivated by curiosity about the identity of the VIs, their operators, and underlying technology. Conclusion: Current research explores followership motivation for HIs, with a limited focus on VIs. As the field of VIs is still relatively under-researched, future research could further expand the exploration of the impact of VIs and their relationship with followers.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141672006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

The Influence between Hiring Practices and Service Quality in Elgeyo Marakwet County Government 埃尔热约-马拉奎特县政府聘用做法与服务质量之间的影响

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22011

Nyandege K. Naomi, Stanley Kipsang, Richard Musebe

{"title":"The Influence between Hiring Practices and Service Quality in Elgeyo Marakwet County Government","authors":"Nyandege K. Naomi, Stanley Kipsang, Richard Musebe","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22011","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the influence between hiring practices and service quality in Elgeyo Marakwet County Government, Kenya. An Explanatory research design approach was adopted. The study population consisted of 244 employees working in Elgeyo Marakwet County. A sample size of 152 respondents was selected using stratified, simple random sampling. The data was collected with the aid of a self-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS software. The hypothesis was tested using the hierarchical regression analysis technique. Hierarchical and multiple regression models were employed to analyze the obtained data and test the hypotheses, utilizing the Hayes Process macro-4.2. The study found that hiring prac tices (β = .463, p < .001) were a significant predictor of service quality. Therefore, the presence of hiring practices will lead to multiple positive outcomes for the county government, hence improving service quality. County governments should prioritize hiring practices as part of strategic human resource management to enhance service quality, specifically in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":" 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141673745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0