Ambiguities in english language teaching: designing english for specific purposes courses for a discipline-specific context by Azwani Mohamed, Mimi Nahariah

“…This paper examines the extent to which this expectation is translated into the ESP courses at one technical university in Malaysia. The findings showcase how this expectation is disseminated to the English language educators. …”

Malaysia and China students’ feedback on the implementation of critical thinking pedagogy: a case study by Azid, Nurulwahida, Hashim, Ridzuan, Tee, Tze Kiong, Yee, Mei Heong

“…The study sample underwent learning through critical thinking pedagogy using SCSCBL interactive application. Overall, the findings showed that the teaching approach of using the case-based learning can promote critical thinking skills among pre-service and in-service teachers. …”
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Fractional electro-magneto transport of blood modeled with magnetic particles in cylindrical tube without singular kernel by Uddin, S., Mohamad, M., Gorji, Mohammad Rahimi, Roslan, R., M. Alarifi, Ibrahim

“…Mathematica software was used to simulate the influences of fractional parameter a, Hartmann number and Reynolds number on the velocities of blood and magnetic particles. The findings are important for controlling bio-liquids in the devices used for analysis and diagnosis in biological and medical applications.…”
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Inculcating Islamic values in teaching western short stories to Muslim learners by Othman, Khairiah, Engku Ibrahim, Engku Haliza, Muhamad, Ainon Jariah, Sarudin, Isarji

“…Data were collected using document analysis, interviews and classroom observations. The findings of the study indicated five recurring themes employed by Muslim teachers in teaching these texts to Muslim students. …”
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Lending structure and 3-factor CAPM risk exposures: the case of Malaysia (Struktur pinjaman dan pendedahan risiko bagi 3-Faktor CAPM: kajian kes di Malaysia) by Abdul Rahman, Aisyah, Ibrahim, Mansor, Mydin Meera, Ahamed Kameel

“…The influence of lending structure is analysed via four measures, the real estate lending, the specialisation index, the short-term lending stability, and the medium-term lending stability. Our findings show that the lending structure affects the market, interest rate, and unsystematic risk exposures. …”
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Factors influencing the perception of medical tourist in selection of their destination : a global perspective by Abd. Manaf, Noor Hazilah, Omar, Azura, Al Mamun Sarwar, Abdullah

“…In section 2, an attempt is made to illustrate the impact of various reasons for selecting different destinations from the past findings. The final section deals with the conceptual framework of the study.…”
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Factors influence depositors’ withdrawal behavior in Islamic banks: a theory of reasoned action by Abduh, Muhamad, Duasa, Jarita, Omar, Mohd. Azmi

“…A total of 368 respondents from Klang valley are involved in the analysis. The paper finds that all the constructs variable i.e. normative beliefs, subjective norms, behavioral beliefs, and attitude towards behavior are perceived to be distinct by the respondents. …”
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A study on problems, roles and factors affecting perceived effectiveness of course leader performance by Juhdi, Nurita, Ahmad, Siti Nor Bayaah, Saad, Hanita Sarah

“…Fifty nine course leaders were involved and results show that common problems faced are in finding the right assignments, time constraint, getting feedback from tutors and monitoring course evaluation in all the regional centers. …”
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Impact of corporate governance on social and environmental information disclosure of Malaysian listed banks: panel data analysis by Htay, Sheila Nu Nu, Ab Rashid, Hafiz-Majdi, Adnan, Mohammed Akhyar, Mydin Meera, Ahamed Kameel

“…The disclosure score used in this study is weighted disclosure score after considering the opinions of accountants and financial analysts who represent preparers and users of the accounting information respectively. The findings show that smaller board size, higher percentage of independent directors (1%) on the board, higher board size (1%), higher percentage of director ownership, lower institutional and lower block ownership (5%) have higher information disclosure.…”
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Cultural experiences, challenges and coping strategies of Somali refugees in Malaysia: implications for cross-cultural counseling in a plural society by Ssekamanya, Siraje Abdallah, Noor , Mohamed Abdinoor

“…Implications of these findings for the development and organization of counseling services for Somali and other refugees in Malaysia are discussed.…”
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The academic gender gap take phenomenon: the application of TRA to the behavioral beliefs of female students toward accounting discipline in IIUM and TARC by Zandi Pour Joopari, GholamReza, Sulaiman, Mohamed, Naysary, Babak

“…Several implications and recommendation are also discussed in the light of our findings. …”
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Validation of Perceived Ability in Statistical concepts Questionnaire (PASQ) Based on Rasch Measurement Model by Ismail, Nor-Zatul Iffa, Mahmud, Zamalia, Abu Kassim , Noor Lide, Said, Zainol

“…Various Rasch measurement tools were utilized to demonstrate the true unidimensionality and validity measure of the PASQ and in meeting the needs of the Rasch measurement model. The findings show that the validity and unidimensionality of PASQ can be truly established and can satisfy the characteristics of the Rasch measurement model.…”
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The application of CEDAW Convention in Muslim countries: issues and challenges by Hamid, Abdul Ghafur@Khin Maung Sein

“…Nevertheless, laws, in particular, family laws in Muslim countries are founded on Islamic law. This paper finds that Muslim countries are in a very difficult situation due to the incompatibility between CEDAW and Islamic law in a few hard core areas. …”
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TP53 mutations are infrequent in newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukimia by Zainuddin, Norafiza, Murray, Fiona, Kanduri, Meena, Gunnarsson, Rebeqa, E. Smedby, Karin, Enblad, Gunilla, Jurlander, Jesper, Juliusson, Gunnar, Rosenquist, Richard

“…Only 3 (1.1%) of the newly diagnosed patients in our cohort thereby carried TP53 mutations without 17p-deletion, a frequency that is much lower than previous reports on referral cohorts (3–6%). Our findings imply that TP53 mutations are rare at CLL onset and instead may arise during disease progression.…”
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An empirical study of the effects of personality in pair programming using the five-factor model by Salleh, Norsaremah, Mendes, Amelia, Grundy, John, Burch, Giles St. J

“…The aim of our study was to improve the implementation of PP as a pedagogical tool through understanding the impact the variation in the personality profile of paired students has towards their academic performance. Our findings showed that differences in personality traits did not significantly affect the academic performance of students who pair programmed.…”
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An empirical investigation of banking customers’ perception of the viability of Islamic banking in Côte d’Ivoire by Adewale, Abideen Adeyemi, Zare, Ibrahim

“…Recommendations based on research findings are also offered.…”
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Women on boards and bank efficiency in ASEAN-5: the moderating role of the independent directors by Ramly, Zulkufly, Chan, Sok Gee, Mustapha, Mohd Zulkhairi, Sapiei, Noor Sharoja

“…The result suggests that women directors are more effective on boards if they are also appointed as independent directors. This finding implies that a combination of corporate governance mechanism is more powerful than relying on a single element of corporate governance.…”
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The dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia over the ND6 and ND7 sea blocks: a Malaysian perspective by Torla, Areej, Yusof, Salma, Mohd Kamal, Mohd Hisham

“…This article argues the validity of Malaysia's claim over the ND6 and ND7 sea blocks by virtue of the Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipadan case in which the International Court of Justice found that the 4 10' N parallel mentioned in the 1891 Convention between Great Britain and the Netherlands Defining Boundaries in Borneo terminated on the east cost of Sebatik and did not extend seawards. This article finds that Malaysia may use the Sipadan and Ligitan Island as a basic assert sovereign rights over the DN6 and ND7 sea blocks. …”
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The influence of shahwah on the behavior of man: a comparative study of the Qur’anic and the neo-classical secular concepts by Amafua, Mahfuth Khamis

“…The present study adopts content analysis to critically analyze the concept of Shahwah from the neo-classical secular view and the Qur’Énic perspective. The findings provide insights into how the secular approach is individualistic and destructive as opposed to the Qur’Énic treatment which is educative, transformatory and constructive. …”
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Psychometric properties of a digital citizenship questionnaire by Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Tunku Ahmad, Tunku Badariah, Zubairi, Ainol Madziah, Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham, Abdul Rahman, Abdul Hamid, Trayek, Fuad, Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan

“…The study found evidence that students’ digital citizenship is a valid and reliable multidimensional construct, and the measurement is gender-invariant. The findings are useful in making evidence-informed decisions in choosing and developing instructional interventions to produce ethical and responsible technology users, and in informing future research in the area. …”
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