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  1. Fulltext Integration of Islamic perspectives into medical imaging curriculum: an outcome based education approach
    Zainul Ibrahim Zainuddin
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2018;17(101):23-30.
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    This paper presents a conceptual approach to the integration of Islamic perspectives into a Medical Imaging Curriculum to the concept of Outcome-Based Education (OBE). This work is seen within the context of harmonising Islamic principles to a currently accepted concept in education. Although there have been discussions that question the concept of OBE, this paper contends that the integration can benefit from the practicality aspect of OBE. This can reduce the complexities and fatigue in addressing the integration using an educational approach that is different to that being applied to the human sciences. This paper features the main elements in OBE in the form of Islamic programme educational objectives, Islamic programme outcomes, and Islamic domain learning outcomes. The justification to use domain learning outcomes instead of course learning outcome is given. The teaching and learning strategies, as well as the assessment, are examined through a lens that serves to provide a desirable, practical and holistic model of Islamic integration. It is felt that the currently accepted teaching and assessment methodologies can be adapted for the integration exercise. This work also highlights two often overlooked elements of OBE; teacher and student characteristics. The various terminologies that describe the Islamic teacher characteristics and the differences in student learning styles and preferences are presented. Furthermore, suggestions are made to align the assessment of the integration to various taxonomies of learning, with the aim in evaluating the internalisation of the Islamic essences. This work contents that a holistic approach towards integration of Islamic perspectives into Medical Imaging curriculum can be realised.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  2. Life changes stress of Malay students in the United States
    Abdul HO
    Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 1986;2:129-139.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  3. Long memory and asymmetric volatility behaviour of the Malaysian stock market: a statistical modelling approach
    Abu Hassan Shaari Mohd Nor, Chin WC
    Sains Malaysiana, 2006;35:67-73.
    This paper analyzes the asymmetric long memory volatility dependency of the interday prices of Composite Index (CI) at Bursa Malaysia by using GARCH family models. The GARCH type models are used with the assumption that the innovations series follow either one of the following distributions: Gaussian, Student -t and skewed Student -t. The stock returns' long memory dependency is determined using the Hurst parameter. The long memory and asymmetric volatility are modelled by fractionally integrated GARCH models. It is found that the asymmetric and long memory GARCH models with skewed student-t distribution give better predictive ability on the volatility of the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI).
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  4. Pendekatan Pemodelan Multitahap ke Atas Data Hierarki Pencapaian Pelajar (Multilevel Approach on Hierachically Structured Data of Student's Performance)
    Nur Riza M. Suradi, Teh SL
    Sains Malaysiana, 2005;34.
    This paper discusses the multilevel approach in constructing a model for estimating hierarchically structured data of students' performance. Multilevel models that take into account variation from the clustering of data in different levels are compared to regression models using least squares method. This study also estimates the contributions of gender and ethnic factors on students' performance. Performance data of866 students in a science faculty in an institution of higher learning is obtained and analyzed. This data is hierarchically structured with two levels, namely students and departments. Analysis findings show different parameter estimates for both models. Also, the multilevel model which incorporates variability from different levels and predictors from higher levels is found to provide a better fit for model explaining students' performance.
    [Rencana ini membincangkan pendekatan multitahap dalam pembinaan model penganggaran pencapaian pelajar yang mempunyai struktur data hierarki. Model multitahap yang mengambil kira variasi data yang berpunca dari pengelompokan data pada tahap-tahap yang berbeza dibandingkan dengan model regresi linear yang menggunakan kaedah kuasa dua terkecil. Seterusnya kajian ini menganggar sumbangan faktor jantina dan etnik ke atas pencapaian pelajar. Data pencapaian akademik seramai 866 pelajar fakulti sains di sebuah institusi pengajian tinggi telah diperoleh dan dianalisis. Data pelajar ini berstruktur hierarki dengan dua tahap, iaitu pelajar dan jabatan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan kedua-dua kaedah memberikan penganggaran yang berbeza. Malah, didapati model multitahap yang memasukkan variasi dari tahap-tahap berlainan dan pembolehubah peramal dari tahap yang lebih tinggi memberikan padanan model lebih baik bagi menerangkan pencapaian pelajar].
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  5. Effectiveness of low vision devices in a special education school. [Keberkesanan penggunaan alat bantuan penglihatan terhad]
    Rokiah Omar, Knight VF, Zainora Mohammed
    Sains Malaysiana, 2009;38.
    The purpose of this study is to determine the visual status and effectiveness of low vision devices among visually impaired school children. One hundred and thirteen students from the special education schools took part in this study. Distance and near visual acuity were measured both with and without low vision devices. Students needing further assessment were referred to the Low Vision Clinic (LVC) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. On presentation, 31% of the students were catagorised as low vision with distance acuity between 6/18 and 6/95 whereas 67% were blind. 2% were found to have distance acuity better than 6/18. The range of near visual acuity of these students was between N4 and N64. Low vision devices such as hand held magnifier, stand magnifier and telescope, were owned by only 17% of low vision students. This study showed that 85% of the students that were referred to the LVC benefited from low vision devices. Access to visual examinations and eye care for students with needs to be provided so that these students can be identified early and suitable low vision devices prescribed. This study emphasises the importance of the role played by parents, teachers and optometrists in the management of vision impairment in school children so that their visual impairment can be rehabilitated effectively.
    Keywords: Low vision assessment; low vision devices
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  6. Fulltext Biological monitoring of environmental lead on school children subsequent to the use of unleaded gasoline in Malaysia
    Zailina H, Junidah R, Jamal HH
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2005;1(2):87-95.
    Introduction: A study on biological monitoring of lead on children was conducted when unleaded gasoline was widely used in 1998. The objectives were to monitor lead exposure using blood lead, urine d-aminolevulinic acid (d-ALA) and urine lead concentrations as biological indicators and to determine the relationship between these variables.
    Methodology: Two hundred and sixty-nine school children, 169 from an urban school of Kuala Lumpur and 100 from an industrial school in southern Malaysia were selected for the study. These were Malay children in the age range of 61/2 to 81/2 years old. Blood and urine lead concentrations were analyzed using the Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Urine d-ALA was measured with Spectrophotometer UV/VIS.
    Results: The mean blood lead concentrations of the urban children (3.56 mg/dl) and the industrial children (3.75 mg/dl) were not significantly different (p=0.451). The urine d-ALA (urban=9.606; industrial=6.965 mg/g creatinine) and urine lead (urban=2.625; industrial=4.548 mg/g creatinine) of the urban children were significantly higher than the industrial children (p=0.014: p 10 mg/dl. About 78% of the urban children and 76% of the industrial children have urine d-ALA in a normal range (<0.6 mg/100ml) while 22% of the urban children and 24% of the industrial children were in the acceptable range (0.6 - 2.0 mg/100ml). All the children had normal urine lead concentrations (<8 mg/100ml).
    Conclusion: These children were not highly exposed to lead as indicated by their blood lead, urine d-ALA and urine lead concentrations which were below the allowable standard in both study areas . This may be due to the total ban on leaded gasoline in the country since 1998 and as a result, the environmental lead exposure in these areas was quite low.
    Keywords: Children's lead exposure, blood lead, urine lead, urine d-ALA
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  7. Extraversion, self-esteem and life-satisfaction as predictors of general well-being among academic college residents at a higher learning institution
    Abdul Kadir NB, Desa A, Abdul Raop N, Chan ANF
    Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 2011;25:26-31.
    This initial study was conducted from September to February 2009 to examine predictors of general well-being among academic college residents at a higher learning institution. A set of questions was sent to 150 students who identified themselves as residents of the academic college, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire - short version was used to measure personality traits.The Rosenberg Self-esteem Questionnairewas used to measure self-esteem and Satisfaction with Life Scale to measure life-satisfaction. The general well-being scale was used to measure general well-being. Inter-correlation analysis has shown that extraversion was significantly correlated to self-esteem, life-satisfaction and general well-being whilst life-satisfaction was significantly correlated to general well-being. Multiple regression analysis showed that three factors significantly contributed to general well-being with a 24% explained variance. No significant differences were found between gender and general well-being.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  8. Fulltext Online kiosk for improving the number of students’ entrepreneurship projects (ent300) based on science and technology
    Noor Azrin Zainuddin, Shamsatuan Nahar, Norzarina Johari, Farah Suraya Md Nasrudin, Noraisyah Abdul Aziz, Nur Diana Zamani, et al.
    Jurnal Inovasi Malaysia, 2018;1(2):23-36.
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    The use of technology in teaching and learning is increasingly synonymous with the existence of multiple online platforms. Online teaching and learning guides help lecturers and students to obtain a variety of information related to their specialization in the field of study. As all UiTM students at the Diploma level are required to take and pass the Entrepreneurial Basic course (ENT300), they need to produce an entrepreneurial project as one of the course evaluation components. However, the number of science and technology based entrepreneurship projects and products are still too few based on project titles every semester. The ENT300 Kiosk Science and Technology (KENTS) was developed specifically as a guide for the students of the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics and has been improved by expanding its scope to the students of the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science at UiTM Johor. A more global scope in KENTS provides specialized online guides for lecturers and students in the science and technology clusters. KENTS is a platform that can be used to realize the direction of higher education in Malaysia and to assist UiTM in producing holistic graduates with entrepreneurship. This online guide platform provides teaching and learning assistance through the custom business template which is categorized into two, system development and machine design. KENTS provides a search function from a list of compilations of science-based and entrepreneurial projects that help lecturers and students find entrepreneurial ideas. KENTS database is used to store student entrepreneurial project information as an e-learning platform that can be shared by lecturers and students globally.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  9. Fulltext Class timetable preparation gets easier with CSETT
    Zaimi Mohamed, Suhaily Maizan Abdul Manaf, Sholehah Abdullah, Siti Fatimah Mardiah Hamzah, Salwani Affandi, Nur Azwani Mohamad Azmin, et al.
    Jurnal Inovasi Malaysia, 2018;2(1):17-30.
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    Identifying courses and determining the number of classesto be opened are among the importantstepsin the early stage of classtimetable preparation. Any mistake that happened during thisstage will not only cause problemsto students but also disrupt other parties. Students will not be able to register courses as a result of an incomplete class timetable, while excess classes will result in lecturers wasting their time in empty classrooms. Further, the situation would also increase stress among lecturers who are also members of the timetable committee as they need to postpone classes to fix the timetable immediately. Based on Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Tansformation Program (TRANS4U), Faculty of Business and Management (FBM), UiTM Cawangan Terengganu have taken the initiative to further examine the issue and recommended the relevant process to be enhanced. Upon analysis of the primary causes of the problem and recommendation by team members, an electronic data managementsystem known as Course Setting and Tracking (CSETT) was developed. CSETT enables students to plan and monitor courses while providing latest information to be used by AcademicAdministrators and otherrelevant parties. With an up-to-date and easily accessed information, class timetable could be prepared accurately and fast. The effectiveness of CSETT was proven when class time table was able to be prepared within seven days compared to 14 days prior to system implementation.
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  10. Examining Rater Judgements in Music Performance Assessment using Many-Facets Rasch Rating Scale Measurement Model
    Ooi PS, Engelhard G
    J Appl Meas, 2019;20(1):79-99.
    PMID: 30789834
    The fairness of raters in music performance assessment has become an important concern in the field of music. The assessment of students' music performance depends in a fundamental way on rater judgements. The quality of rater judgements is crucial to provide fair, meaningful and informative assessments of music performance. There are many external factors that can influence the quality of rater judgements. Previous research has used different measurement models to examine the quality of rater judgements (e.g., generalizability theory). There are limitations with the previous analysis methods that are based on classical test theory and its extensions. In this study, we use modern measurement theory (Rasch measurement theory) to examine the quality of rater judgements. The many-facets Rasch rating scale model is employed to investigate the extent of rater-invariant measurement in the context of music performance assessments related to university degrees in Malaysia (159 students rated by 24 raters). We examine the rating scale structure, the severity levels of the raters, and the judged difficulty of the items. We also examine the interaction effects across musical instrument subgroups (keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussions and vocal). The results suggest that there were differences in severity levels among the raters. The results of this study also suggest that raters had different severity levels when rating different musical instrument subgroups. The implications for research, theory and practice in the assessment of music performance are included in this paper.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  11. The HARX-GJR-GARCH skewed-t multipower realized volatility modelling for S&P 500
    Chin WC, Nadira Mohamed Isa, Nadira Mohamed Isa, Lee MC, Poo KH
    Sains Malaysiana, 2017;46:107-116.
    The heterogeneous autoregressive (HAR) models are used in modeling high frequency multipower realized volatility of the
    S&P 500 index. Extended from the standard realized volatility, the multipower realized volatility representations have
    the advantage of handling the possible abrupt jumps by smoothing the consecutive volatility. In order to accommodate
    clustering volatility and asymmetric of multipower realized volatility, the HAR model is extended by the threshold
    autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic (GJR-GARCH) component. In addition, the innovations of the multipower realized
    volatility are characterized by the skewed student-t distributions. The extended model provides the best performing insample
    and out-of-sample forecast evaluations.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  12. Fulltext Physiological State and Learning Ability of Students in Normal and Virtual Reality Conditions: Complexity-Based Analysis
    Babini MH, Kulish VV, Namazi H
    J Med Internet Res, 2020 06 01;22(6):e17945.
    PMID: 32478661 DOI: 10.2196/17945
    BACKGROUND: Education and learning are the most important goals of all universities. For this purpose, lecturers use various tools to grab the attention of students and improve their learning ability. Virtual reality refers to the subjective sensory experience of being immersed in a computer-mediated world, and has recently been implemented in learning environments.

    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of a virtual reality condition on students' learning ability and physiological state.

    METHODS: Students were shown 6 sets of videos (3 videos in a two-dimensional condition and 3 videos in a three-dimensional condition), and their learning ability was analyzed based on a subsequent questionnaire. In addition, we analyzed the reaction of the brain and facial muscles of the students during both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional viewing conditions and used fractal theory to investigate their attention to the videos.

    RESULTS: The learning ability of students was increased in the three-dimensional condition compared to that in the two-dimensional condition. In addition, analysis of physiological signals showed that students paid more attention to the three-dimensional videos.

    CONCLUSIONS: A virtual reality condition has a greater effect on enhancing the learning ability of students. The analytical approach of this study can be further extended to evaluate other physiological signals of subjects in a virtual reality condition.

    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  13. Assessing grit as a potential additional domain for dental students' selection
    Baharuddin IH, Khrul Fazri KH, Mohamad Safran H, Abdul Rahim MA, Ismail IH
    J Dent Educ, 2021 Nov;85(11):1695-1701.
    PMID: 34250603 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12741
    BACKGROUND: Unhappiness, stress, and burnout will often lead to low academic performance among dental students. Perseverance and passion for long-term goal, known as grit, could overcome these despondent emotions. Our Study is looking at whether grit should be added as another domain during the interview process. The main objective of this study was to determine the association between grit and happiness among Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) dental students. In addition to that, the prevalence of gritty and happy dental students in UiTM was also determined and compared across the years of study.

    METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. Validated Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) and Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI) were distributed to all 409 undergraduate dental students in Faculty of Dentistry, UiTM through their class representatives. Scores for both grit and happiness were calculated according to their instruction manual. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 25 by descriptive analysis, one-way ANOVA, independent t-test, Pearson's correlation, and linear regression.

    RESULT: Two hundred sixty-six students returned the answered questionnaires, yielding a response rate of 65%. Prevalence of gritty and happy UiTM dental students was found to be at 79% and 41%, respectively. There was a significant positive fair linear correlation between grit and happiness among dental students (r = 0.225, p 

    Matched MeSH terms: Students, Dental
  14. Fulltext Malaysian medical students' self-reported empathy: A cross-sectional comparative study
    Williams B, Sadasivan S, Kadirvelu A
    Med J Malaysia, 2015 Apr;70(2):76-80.
    PMID: 26162381
    OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare empathy levels between first year and second year medical students at a Malaysian University.
    SETTING: A Malaysian University offering undergraduate medicine.
    PARTICIPANTS: 204 undergraduate medical students were included in the data analysis (122 first years, and 102 second years).
    MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Self-reported empathy scores using the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy (Student Version) JSPE-S.
    RESULTS: The mean empathy score for first year students was 112.1(SD=10.7). This was significantly higher (p<0.038; d=0.31) than second year students (mean=108.8, SD=10.4). No significant difference relating to gender was identified.
    CONCLUSION: Cross-sectional results from this study found that that there were differences in self-reported empathy scores between year one and year two students. Further research is required to ascertain if these differences are maintained as students' progress thought their medical degree, and whether other factors such as internships, medical rotations or clinical supervision have any impact of medical students' empathy levels.
    Study site: Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Students, Medical
  15. Fulltext An assessment of dental students' empathy levels in Malaysia
    Babar MG, Omar H, Lim LP, Khan SA, Mitha S, Ahmad SFB, et al.
    Int J Med Educ, 2013;4:223-229.
    DOI: 10.5116/ijme.5259.4513
    Objectives: To examine the validity and reliability of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Care Provider Student version (JSE-HPS) in a sample of dental students in Malaysia, with the secondary aim of assessing empathy levels in first to final year dental students in public and private universities in Malaysia.
    Methods: The JSE-HPS was administered to 582 first to fifth (final) year dental students; 441 were enrolled at two public universities and 141 at a private university in Malaysia. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS® version 18.
    Results: The JSE-HPS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.70). A three-factor solution emerged and included ‘perspective taking’, ‘compassionate care’ and ‘standing in patient’s shoes’ factors, accounting for 27.7%, 13.9%, and 6.3% of the variance, respectively. The total mean empathy score was 84.11±9.80, where the actual scores ranged from a low of 22.05 to a high of 133.35. Overall, male students (84.97 ± 11.12) were more empathic than female students (83.78±9.24). Fourth-year students were more empathic than students in other undergraduate years, and public university students had significantly higher mean empathy score compared to those enrolled at a private university (84.74 versus 82.13, p=0.001).
    Conclusions: This study confirms the construct validity and internal consistency of the JSE-HPS for measuring empathy in dental students. Empathy scores among students vary depending on type of university and year of study. Future studies, preferably longitudinal in design should explore changes in empathy among dental students during progression through undergraduate courses.
    Keywords: Empathy, dental, students, university, Malaysia
    Study site: University of Malaya (UM), University Technology Mara (UiTM), International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Students, Dental
  16. Fulltext An assessment of pharmacy students’ empathy levels in Malaysia
    Hasan SS, Babar MG, Kai K, Mitha S
    Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research, 2013;3:531-40.
    This study examined the validity and reliability of the student version of Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Profession (JSE-HPS) in a sample of pharmacy students and to subsequently use JSE-HPS to assess empathy levels in first to fourth (final) year pharmacy students in public and private universities in Malaysia. The JSE-HPS was administered to 719 first to fourth (final) year pharmacy students; 313 were enrolled at a public university and 406 at a private university in Malaysia. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS® version 18. The JSE-HPS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.70). A three-factor solution emerged and included ‘perspective taking’, ‘compassionate care’ and ‘standing in patient’s shoes’ factors, accounting for 16.4%, 16%, and 7.6% of the variance, respectively. The total mean empathy score was 83.02±8.23, the actual score ranged between 46.05 and 113.25. Overall, males and students of Malay origin were more empathic than females and students of other ethnic origins. Junior students (year one and two) were more empathic than senior students (year three and four), and public university students had significantly higher mean empathy score compared to those enrolled at a private university (83.89 versus 82.34, p=0.012). This study confirms the construct validity and internal consistency of the JSE-HPS for measuring empathy in pharmacy students. Empathy scores among students vary depending on type of university and year of study.
    Keywords: Empathy, pharmacy students, public, private, university, Malaysia
    Study site: University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Students, Pharmacy
  17. Fulltext Investigating the psychometric properties of the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy in a sample of Malaysian medical students
    Spasenoska M, Costello S, Williams B
    Adv Med Educ Pract, 2016;7:331-9.
    PMID: 27350763 DOI: 10.2147/AMEP.S96591
    OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this present study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy - student version (JSPE-S).
    SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study recruited 193 Malaysian medical students enrolled in year one and year two studies. A principal-component analysis with Varimax rotation was conducted. Procrustes rotation was used to confirm the item to model fit, which allows for a comparison of actual structure against an ideal hypothesized structure. Items were systematically removed based on low communalities of < 0.3 and poor loading of items onto components.
    RESULTS: A two-component solution was found, comprised of "perspective taking" and "compassionate care". Following item removal, eleven items remained. A Procrustes analysis revealed that this eleven-item measure demonstrated an excellent model fit. A possible third component was identified, though is not recommended for use, due to construct underrepresentation.
    CONCLUSION: This study found the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy fitted best to a two-component model using eleven items. Item, component, and overall congruence were very high, and scale reliabilities were adequate. The results of this study suggest that the eleven-item, two-component solution demonstrates excellent psychometric properties and structural validity in a Malaysian medical student population. Future research could consider using the short eleven-item measure in both student and health care profession samples to investigate the role of empathy in health care.
    Study site:; Jeffry Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students, Medical
  18. Fulltext COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned for undergraduate research training
    Ibrahim K, Ahmad-Annuar A
    Biochem Mol Biol Educ, 2022 09;50(5):476-478.
    PMID: 36054325 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21665
    This article reports a session from the virtual international 2021 IUBMB/ASBMB workshop, "Teaching Science on Big Data." The awareness of using publicly available research data sets for undergraduate training is low in certain parts of the world. Final year projects always revolve around wet-lab based projects. The challenges occur during COVID-19 pandemic when it forces full lockdown to the nation, but at the same time faculty members need to provide consistent training to the students and projects to work with. We aim to identify supervisors in the faculty that are ready to convert their proposed project from wet-lab to an online-based project. As coordinators of the course we created an online survey to identify projects that can be converted into dry-lab/online projects. Our surveys identified only 32.5% projects implemented dry-lab/online based projects. Most academicians described that they are not ready or familiar to apply changes for their research design. With the unknown future of the world living with COVID-19 and directional changes of life science research toward big data driven research indeed we should be ready to adopt such changes. Awareness on reusing public data sets as tools for research should be provided to strengthen undergraduate training. Life science undergraduates should be exposed to reusing public data sets as these materials are readily available case studies that allow in depth exploration to answer specific research questions. Members of the faculty should take part to pave the way for them, ensuring that they understand that life science research revolves around a multidisciplinary field.
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  19. Fulltext Use of a mindfulness application to promote students' mental well-being during COVID-19-era
    Rath A, Wong M, Wong N, Brockman R
    J Dent Educ, 2021 Dec;85 Suppl 3:2049-2051.
    PMID: 33893747 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12635
    Matched MeSH terms: Students
  20. Fulltext Does a Person-Environment-Fit Promote the Academic Achievement of Hearing-Impaired Students in Malaysian Polytechnics? The Mediating Effects of Satisfaction and Adjustment
    Azizan CR, Roslan S, Abdullah MC, Asimiran S, Zaremohzzabieh Z, Ahrari S
    Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 12 19;18(24).
    PMID: 34948990 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413381
    (1) This study investigates the influence of a person-environment-fit on academic achievement and examines mediating effects of adjustment and satisfaction on this relationship; (2) Methods: Data were collected from a sample of 195 hearing-impaired students from five polytechnics in Malaysia that offered the Special Skills Certificate program; (3) Results: Results revealed that the two constructs of the person-environment approach: personality-major fit and needs-supplies fit were positively associated with academic achievement. The adjustment was found to mediate this relationship. Taken together, these results signal that the person-environment constructs contribute to the academic achievement of hearing-impaired students and that adjustment is instrumental in elucidating this relationship; (4) Conclusions: The finding adds to the data, indicating that the person-environment-fit is a possible model of inclusion for hearing-impaired students and also provides initial data about the functioning of hearing-impaired students in Malaysian polytechnics.
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