Emy Elyanee Mustapha

Antecedent model of information technology infrastructure flexibility towards agility: Questionnaire evaluation

This paper presents a research-in progress which explores the antecedent factor of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure flexibility. The purpose of this paper is to describe the questionnaire evaluation method that is used to measure the relationship of learning orientation, information technology infrastructure flexibility, and organizational agility. Questionnaire evaluation is conducted because this process is one of the critical parts in quantitative research. Although the items for questionnaire were adopted and adapted from validated items, the review from experts is essential due to different research focuses as well as the group of targeted respondents. The questionnaire was reviewed for clarity, wording, content and format. Hence, this paper elaborates on two aspects of questionnaire evaluation method. First, it describes techniques undertaken for the development of questionnaire and expert review. Second, it discusses on the findings of the expert review processes and the adjustment that has been made to the questionnaires. The findings of these expert review processes are beneficial in improving the reliability and validity of questionnaires. The modified questionnaire will later be used in the next stage of this research.

Take-A-Break Notification: An ergonomic application

Take-A-Break Notification is a software which runs on Windows operating system designed for office workers who have the highest tendency on prolonged computer screens use, in order to reduce Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The purpose of this study is to prevent computer users from looking in front of a computer screen for a long period of time. Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology has been used for the project development phase. The software will dim the computer, disabling the mouse and keyboard functions which will force the employees to take a 5 minutes break after 2 hours working in front of the computer screens. This software will encourage office workers to apply the ergonomic practices and to be able to reduce the increasing rate of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

E-Collaborative Learning experience, Interdependencies of Presences and Learning Outcomes: Evidence of Mediating and Moderating Effects

Researchers have reported mixed-findings regarding the impact of individual instruction, the class as a whole, and the use of small-group on learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of e-collaborative teaching and learning on students learning outcomes with the mediating and moderating effects of three presences. An experimental research design consisting of experimental and control groups were conducted. Three set of survey instruments used are the Community of Inquiry Survey Instrument, effectiveness for teamwork survey, pre-test and post-test questions. Partial-least-square approach to structural equation modelling was employed to analyse the data based on a hypothesised relationship model. The results demonstrated that the constructs in the hypothesised model are reliable and valid. In addition, findings also indicated that e-collaborative learning experience strongly predict learning outcomes indirectly through the mediating and moderating effects of the three presences. This research offers significant contributions to practice, research and theory.

Measurement model of e-SQ dimensions and users' satisfaction in Malaysia IHL

Quality of e-service is one of the critical factors that decide the success or failure of organizations. It may increase competitive advantages as well as enhance the relationships with the customers. Achieving high e-service quality and user satisfaction are challenging since they depend fundamentally on user perception and expectation which can be tricky at times. To date, there is no agreement as to what service quality is, and how it should be measured, whether it is a function of statistical measures of quality including physical defects or managerial judgment, or it is a function of customer perception about the services. This paper deep-dived the quality of e-services offered by five Malaysian Institutes of High Learning (IHL) including two private and three public universities. A quantitative approach was utilized to collect the data and AMOS 21 was used to analyze the data and develop the measurement model. The paper aims to find the relationship between e-service quality dimensions and the user satisfaction by using Conformity Factor Analysis (CFA) test with 320 students in the target universities. The research results indicated that the measurement model has acceptable values and ready to conduct the Structural Equation Model (SEM) for the relationship between e-SQ dimensions and user satisfaction. Achieving high user satisfaction can enhance the competitive advantage of the universities in their respective target markets.

The impact of electronic collaboration on learning outcomes

Even though the effectiveness of e-collaboration has been empirically confirmed, some researchers and educators still find it a challenge in leading to meaningful learning outcomes. The main goal of this study is to explore the relationship between e-collaborative learning experience and students learning outcomes with moderating and mediating effects of social, teaching and cognitive presences. The study intends to investigate whether e-collaborative learning experience with social, teaching and cognitive presences as the mediator and moderator constructs are predictors of students learning outcomes. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) survey instrument, collaborative learning questionnaire and pre-test-post-test questions were used to collect data through an experimental research design involving 60 students. The results show that the constructs of the hypothesized model are reliable and valid. The results from structural equation modeling also demonstrated that e-collaborative learning experience strongly predict learning outcomes indirectly through the mediating and moderating effects of the three presences.

Automatic accident location detection system (AALDS)

Road transportation has revolutionized the way we travel and transport goods. The increasing number of road users is proportionate with the increasing number of accidents, which could include fatalities. MERS 999 is an effort by the Malaysian government to integrate all the emergency number service system. Reporting accidents has its challenges; mainly there exist communication gap in relaying location information to the operator. This, in turn, causes slow response to the situation. In addition, airbag crash sensors cover only limited angles, which detects frontal and side collision. The objective of this paper is to develop an integrative system that is able to speed up the process of reporting accidents. Our prototype, named as Accident Location Detection System (AALDS) includes an accident locator device, accident management website and SMS system. A hardware prototype was developed using components like auto-dialer, accelerometer, GPS and GSM components. Haversine algorithm was modified to enable better efficiency in searching the nearest hospital to the accident location. Results from our system testing have revealed time saving of 60% in comparison to MERS 999. The functionalities of this system will enhance the current emergency response service by providing a platform for reporting and responding to accidents efficiently. This will enable the authorities to provide faster medical attention to the public, which will reduce fatality rate.