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Biodiversitas, Nov 28, 2023
District in Sabah, Malaysia, uses traditional medicine as an alternative to conventional medicine... more District in Sabah, Malaysia, uses traditional medicine as an alternative to conventional medicine. However, this knowledge is at risk of disappearing because it has not been scientifically documented. The aim of this study was to identify the various traditional medicinal plants used to treat various common diseases. The primary data for this qualitative study was collected through semi-structured interviews, pictures, and observations. Two practitioners of traditional Sama-Bajau medicine were selected based on their role as skilled healers and their importance to the villagers during times of emergency. They were also chosen based on their reputation in their community and their vast knowledge of traditional herbs. Based on their interviews, 30 plant species from 22 families were identified as traditional medicines. The Arecaceae, Moraceae, and Zingiberaceae families are among the different herb families used by the Sama-Bajau. The simple treatment methods used by the healers involve the use of leaves, rhizomes, tubers, stems, bark, and fruits. There are various methods of preparing medicines, such as boiling, simmering, brewing, and chewing. The use of plants as traditional medicine is an important part of the indigenous knowledge of the Sama-Bajau society and holds great potential for future development.
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Dec 15, 2022
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Jul 31, 2021
This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 to turn on the camera, too. These findings serve as knowled... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 to turn on the camera, too. These findings serve as knowledge contributions for teachers to understand students and to do content curation.
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Jul 31, 2021
This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 There are three objectives of this study. First, to investi... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 There are three objectives of this study. First, to investigate the effectiveness of TTS in Mandarin language reading, find out the shortage of TTS, and understand the difference between machine-reading and human reading. Second, the study concludes that TTS technology is mature enough now but still needs to solve some problems in specific criteria such as conveying humanity elements, putting in more human nature, and expressing human emotions in the reading process in the future. Third, teaching mandarin reading is still necessary as the TTS system could not, instead of the importance of a teacher in reading and learning thoroughly.
Solid State Technology, May 31, 2020
This paper explains the factors influencing the level of tolerance that exist among the various e... more This paper explains the factors influencing the level of tolerance that exist among the various ethnics and religions in Sabah. It also analyses, at the macro level, the social cohesion of the societies in Sabah from the aspect of structural social relations as they relate to several micro-level studies made by researchers in Sabah, particularly in relation to issues of ethnic tolerance in the state. It therefore, appeared that the various ethnic and religious communities in Sabah are at a good ethnic tolerance level compared to other states in Peninsular Malaysia; this must be understood within a different context. This understanding must take into account the history of the various ethnic communities in Sabah as well as explain the cultural openness that causes the relaxation of cultural identity that is present among the population. Hence, it must be understood that the high ethnic tolerance level in Sabah is not something new, but have existed long before the arrival of the colonialists where the situation has manifested itself through the various forms of social relations, including the most intimate family relations (marriage).
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Sep 29, 2022
This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 The purpose of this article is to find out about a lecturer... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 The purpose of this article is to find out about a lecturer's experience teaching online at the University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF), and also to provide an overview of the respondent's experience. A qualitative method was implemented that consists of ten (10) semi-structured interview questions based on Creswell. (2012). There are ten (10) emerged categories (themes) from the findings. The respondent seems to be in favour for face-to-face classes since there are certain topics that could have been done better physically. Nonetheless, further, studies are needed to find more about the implications of online teaching that focuses on the state of Sabah, Malaysia.
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Sep 29, 2022
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling
The aim of this article is to introduce the application of languaging as the mediational tool to ... more The aim of this article is to introduce the application of languaging as the mediational tool to enhance the written corrective feedback’s effectiveness in L2 writing. Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) shows L2 learners their grammatical and ungrammatical errors in writing. It is a form of feedback that is commonly applied pedagogically in writing class. With WCF, L2 learners can improve their ability to write without errors. Nevertheless, providing WCF alone without engaging L2 learners will make the L2 learners become passive learners. They merely copy their teachers’ WCF where they can neither identify nor correct their errors. Therefore, it is recommended that L2 learners are given the opportunity to engage (to notice and understand) with the WCF. Languaging creates the opportunity for L2 learners to engage with the teachers’ WCF. Languaging is a process where L2 learners make meaning, shape knowledge and experience through language. L2 learners use language (languaging) to solv...
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling
Asynchronous mode in teaching and learning for oral communication is one way practiced by languag... more 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 asynchrono...
Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
Kepesatan pembangunan teknologi komunikasi telah mengubah cara hidup dan perhubungan manusia di s... more Kepesatan pembangunan teknologi komunikasi telah mengubah cara hidup dan perhubungan manusia di seluruh dunia. Penggunaan teknologi komunikasi khususnya komputer atau telefon bimbit dengan kemudahan internet telah memudahkan perhubungan manusia dan mampu menjimatkan masa tanpa perlu melibatkan pertemuan fizikal dan perjalanan yang panjang. Ancaman virus COVID-19 yang telah mengganggu dan membatasi pergerakan manusia telah menyebabkan kebergantungan terhadap teknologi komunikasi yang melibatkan penggunaan komputer dan telefon dengan kemudahan internet semakin penting dalam urusan seharian. Kajian ini bertujuan mengukur tahap literasi internet menggunakan instrumen yang dibangunkan oleh Lau dan Yuen (2014) yang melibatkan seramai 1228 orang responden dari daerah Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan dan Tawau. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap literasi internet penduduk di Sabah adalah tinggi. Faktor-faktor seperti jantina, umur, pendidikan, status perkahwinan, pekerjaan dan pendapatan didapati mempun...
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2021
There are three objectives of this study. First, to investigate the effectiveness of TTS in Manda... more There are three objectives of this study. First, to investigate the effectiveness of TTS in Mandarin language reading, find out the shortage of TTS, and understand the difference between machine-reading and human reading. Second, the study concludes that TTS technology is mature enough now but still needs to solve some problems in specific criteria such as conveying humanity elements, putting in more human nature, and expressing human emotions in the reading process in the future. Third, teaching mandarin reading is still necessary as the TTS system could not, instead of the importance of a teacher in reading and learning thoroughly.
Many countries with various ethnicities often encountering the issue of ethnic conflicts. This is... more Many countries with various ethnicities often encountering the issue of ethnic conflicts. This issue generally linked with social relationship among members of the different ethnic groups and that this situation can be seen in Malaysia. For this reason, numbers of efforts have been made by the government to ensure that ethnic relations in Malaysia continues to be harmonious. Such efforts have been implemented through various programs, including the implementation of the Malaysian education policy. Nevertheless, the government's efforts to ensure harmonious ethnic relations are not new within the Dusun community in Sabah. This especially true following the practice of ‘mikorot’ among the Dusun community. By employing a qualitative approach, this paper explains the meanings and concepts of ‘mikorot’ in the culture of the Dusun community as well as to explain the ritual implementation of ‘mikorot’ and to understand the implications and challenges of ‘mikorot’ in the society
Solid State Technology, May 31, 2020
This paper explains the factors influencing the level of tolerance that exist among the various e... more This paper explains the factors influencing the level of tolerance that exist among the various ethnics and religions in Sabah. It also analyses, at the macro level, the social cohesion of the societies in Sabah from the aspect of structural social relations as they relate to several micro-level studies made by researchers in Sabah, particularly in relation to issues of ethnic tolerance in the state. It therefore, appeared that the various ethnic and religious communities in Sabah are at a good ethnic tolerance level compared to other states in Peninsular Malaysia; this must be understood within a different context. This understanding must take into account the history of the various ethnic communities in Sabah as well as explain the cultural openness that causes the relaxation of cultural identity that is present among the population. Hence, it must be understood that the high ethnic tolerance level in Sabah is not something new, but have existed long before the arrival of the colonialists where the situation has manifested itself through the various forms of social relations, including the most intimate family relations (marriage).
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2021
The purpose of this study is to investigate the vocabulary acquisition among English as a second ... more The purpose of this study is to investigate the vocabulary acquisition among English as a second language (ESL) Learners. The study is based on grounded theory research designs. Grounded theory allows the study to generate a far-reaching comprehensible theory founded on behaviourism, cognitivism, and constructivism on the central phenomenon (using online games in vocabulary learning); from the results and findings (Creswell, 2012). A systematic design is applied which highlights the use of data analysis procedures of open, axial, and selective coding, as well as the development of logic paradigm or visual picture(s) from the generated theory (Creswell, 2012). The interview protocol consists of three parts: personal information, advantages and disadvantages factors, as well as possible factors that support or inhibit vocabulary acquisition. Based on the findings, there are basically eight (8) descriptor codes, and thirty (30) in-vivo codes. All of these codes are emerged from the ind...
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought academic face-to-face classes to a halt, globally. Schools, hig... more The COVID-19 pandemic has brought academic face-to-face classes to a halt, globally. Schools, higher institutions, and all learning centres were forced into emergency mode searching for platforms to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning (UNESCO, 2020). Online classes were made mandatory, and instructors curated lessons to best deliver their lessons. However, frustrations emerged where teachers shared their experience of talking to the abyss of their computer screens as students did not switch on their cameras during online lessons. A link to a Google form questionnaire which is quantitative (questionnaire), qualitative (short answer questions) in nature was given to the author’s communicative English class students. Fifty students in an English communicative course responded and the chairperson of the course was interviewed (qualitative) to find challenges teachers faced in their online classes. The author focused on one issue - students’ refusal to turn on their cameras. T...
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling
In order to convince someone of what one is saying or writing about, the use of the appropriate p... more In order to convince someone of what one is saying or writing about, the use of the appropriate persuasive technique is very important. At tertiary education level, academics who focus on teaching communication either in the written or spoken form emphasises on being persuasive. In communication, either in daily activities, academic or workplace, persuading someone is often used. The sender of the message needs to persuade the receiver to believe, agree, acknowledge and obey the message that one wants to convey. In this study, Aristotle’s triad of ethos, pathos, and logos is usually used to explore whether a text is persuasive. Aristotle's triad focuses on credibility (ethos), emotion (pathos), and facts (logos) in persuading a person on a certain issue that is being presented. The present study attempts to identify how ESL writers write to persuade. Samples of English as Second Language writers’ written assignments produced for an English for Occupational Purpose Module are use...
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