Mazida Ahmad

Effect of demographic factors on knowledge creation processes in learning management system among postgraduate students

Analyzing data from top Japanese industries, Nonaka and Takeuchi concluded that knowledge creation involves the processes of interaction and transaction of tacit and explicit knowledge between experts and novices that employ the processes of Socialization, Externalization, Combination, and Internalization (SECI). The SECI model is appealing but has not been shown to be applicable to the field of education. Thus, this study investigated whether the SECI model could explain the knowledge creation processes in education for demographic factors in online Learning Management System (LMS) supported postgraduate courses. The sample comprised 160 postgraduate students enrolled in LMS-supported courses in higher learning institution. Data was analyzed using statistical analysis such as independence samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). It was found that the Socialization process has significant difference in the scores for all the demographic factors. These findings suggest that for Socialization process, careful review of LMS-supported teaching method among the postgraduate students should be undertaken to harness the knowledge creation processes from lecturers as experts to students as novices.

A process for developing an instrument to measure the persuasion perspectives of parents using PMCOM app

The current study focused on the instrument designing to measuring the persuasion perspectives of parents using persuasive mobile child’s obesity monitor (PMCOM) app. So far, there is no single agreement on how to measure the level of persuasion of users especially for behaviour change systems. Therefore, the majority of researchers attempt to measure the level of users’ acceptance or attitude. In this context, the present paper is aimed to provide a general process of an instrument design to be persuasive and generalizable for a similar behaviour change system, and appropriate for a similar context to target different groups of parents in other areas. A review of literature analysis led to five dimensions located under three variables that include trigger, ability and motivation. These variables are used to establish the required behaviour when combined with mobile applications. Finally, the process of developing this questionnaire provides guidance and information on the construction and validation of the questionnaires for any future studies.

Transition to Agile method without Agile-compliant performance appraisal?

Changes in software development methods should lead to revision and reformation of an organization’s performance appraisal system. Several organizations, however, have done a transition to Agile software development methods without reforming the organization’s performance appraisal. The performance appraisal should be aligned with Agile values, principles, and practices, which advocate interactions, collaborations, teamwork, and knowledge transfer. This research aims to reform an Agile-compliant performance appraisal with the following objectives: i) to determine assessment criteria of an Agile- compliant performance appraisal, ii) to construct an Agile-compliant performance appraisal model, iii) to validate an Agile- compliant performance appraisal model that aligns with Agile values and practices. This research comprises of four main phases which are theoretical study, expert reviews, surveys, and evaluation of the model. Expert reviews on components of Agile- compliant performance appraisal and surveys among Agile practitioners will lead to the development of an Agile-compliant performance appraisal model. An Agile compliant performance appraisal model provides new insights on how to evaluate Agile team members in fairly and consistent manner. This indirectly increases the motivation amongst team members and tends to produce a capable workforce to perform at a higher level.Changes in software development methods should lead to revision and reformation of an organization’s performance appraisal system. Several organizations, however, have done a transition to Agile software development methods without reforming the organization’s performance appraisal. The performance appraisal should be aligned with Agile values, principles, and practices, which advocate interactions, collaborations, teamwork, and knowledge transfer. This research aims to reform an Agile-compliant performance appraisal with the following objectives: i) to determine assessment criteria of an Agile- compliant performance appraisal, ii) to construct an Agile-compliant performance appraisal model, iii) to validate an Agile- compliant performance appraisal model that aligns with Agile values and practices. This research comprises of four main phases which are theoretical study, expert reviews, surveys, and evaluation of the model. Expert reviews on components of Agile- compliant performance appraisal and surveys...

WiFi usage and student performance: Examining the interrelations for UUM students

Academic performance of a student is one the main areas to be devoted to and implemented by the university. This study examined whether and how the technologies provided will affect students’ academic performance among university students. A sample of l47 UUM undergraduate students was analyzed from their Wi-Fi usage. The students’ Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) was used as a measure of academic performance. The data were analyzed quantitatively by using web 2.0 category analyses and Spearman correlation of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The result indicates that Wi-Fi usage does not affect student academic performance. Additionally, the study of Wi-Fi hardcore users also found that the usage does not affect students’ performance academically. Furthermore, based on the students CGPA who have CGPA between 2.00 to 2.99, there have two categories of Wi-Fi usage that will affect their performance which are downloading and online game categories.

Analysis Review on Public Key Cryptography Algorithms

Applied Computing Technology (ACT), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400 Johor, Malaysia. Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400 Johor, Malaysia. Department of Management Information Systems, College of Commerce and Business Administrations, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman.

A systematic process for persuasive mobile healthcare applications

In recent years there has been an increased focus on persuasive design of mobile in the healthcare domain. However, most of the studies did not follow systematic processes while analysis and designing the persuasive technology applications, and they also failed to provide some of the relevant information needed to design the persuasive applications. Adding to this is a need for more guidance in order to set how the persuasive guidelines can be implemented, which also means that there is a need for a way to transform the persuasive components into software requirements and functionalities. Therefore, this paper proposes a general systematic process to be used independently of the problem domain in order to analyze the customers’ significant requirements. Such domain is the obesity problem among Malaysian children, and the most significant treatment of this case is parents’ involvement. To this end, this paper will apply a systematic process in monitoring the children’s obesity status among parents.In recent years there has been an increased focus on persuasive design of mobile in the healthcare domain. However, most of the studies did not follow systematic processes while analysis and designing the persuasive technology applications, and they also failed to provide some of the relevant information needed to design the persuasive applications. Adding to this is a need for more guidance in order to set how the persuasive guidelines can be implemented, which also means that there is a need for a way to transform the persuasive components into software requirements and functionalities. Therefore, this paper proposes a general systematic process to be used independently of the problem domain in order to analyze the customers’ significant requirements. Such domain is the obesity problem among Malaysian children, and the most significant treatment of this case is parents’ involvement. To this end, this paper will apply a systematic process in monitoring the children’s obesity status among parents.

Assistive video or assistive courseware: What hearing-impaired learners say?

This paper explains about a comparison between assistive video for hearing-impaired learners (AV4HI) and assistive courseware for hearing-impaired learners (AC4HI). The rationale is that previous statement was made after learners experience normal courseware, not the courseware specifically designed for them. Hence, perhaps if the courseware is designed special for them, the hearing-impaired learners would experience differently, and behave more positive upon the AC4HI. Hence, this paper aims at describing the execution of the comparison. It involves a 3-stage process: designing the AC4HI, developing the AC4HI, and user experience. In the end, it was found that users are happy with both, but in terms of content acquisition, they prefer to have notes in the learning material.

Knowledge work productivity effect on quality of knowledge work in software development process in SME

Knowledge and skill are necessary to develop the capability of knowledge workers. However, there is very little understanding of what the necessary knowledge work (KW) is, and how they influence the quality of knowledge work or knowledge work productivity (KWP) in software development process, including that in small and medium-sized (SME) enterprise. The SME constitutes a major part of the economy and it has been relatively unsuccessful in developing KWP. Accordingly, this paper seeks to explore the influencing dimensions of KWP that effect on the quality of KW in SME environment. First, based on the analysis of the existing literatures, the key characteristics of KW productivity are defined. Second, the conceptual model is proposed, which explores the dimensions of the KWP and its quality. This study analyses data collected from 150 respondents (based on [1], who involve in SME in Malaysia and validates the models by using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results provide an analysis of the effect...

Towards a balanced software team formation based on Belbin team role using fuzzy technique

In software engineering (SE), team roles play significant impact in determining the project success. To ensure the optimal outcome of the project the team is working on, it is essential to ensure that the team members are assigned to the right role with the right characteristics. One of the prevalent team roles is Belbin team role. A successful team must have a balance of team roles. Thus, this study demonstrates steps taken to determine balance of software team formation based on Belbin team role using fuzzy technique. Fuzzy technique was chosen because it allows analyzing of imprecise data and classifying selected criteria. In this study, two roles in Belbin team role, which are Shaper (Sh) and Plant (Pl) were chosen to assign the specific role in software team. Results show that the technique is able to be used for determining the balance of team roles. Future works will focus on the validation of the proposed method by using empirical data in industrial setting.

The Impact of Knowledge Management in Pair Programming on Program Quality

This paper reports on an initiative that determines the most appropriate technique for supporting students’ programming ability. The proposed technique combines pair programming (PP) and SECI process that is a knowledge management (KM) model. Combining PP and SECI resulted in the formation of four approaches, which are named as NSNR, NSYR, YSNR, and YSYR. In those four approaches, the subjects who are students of IT-related programs in a higher learning institution complete a set of programming questions. The approaches were then compared based on the subjects’ scores in their program codes. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the gathered data. Generally, the results show that switching the roles (driver and navigator) in PP enhances good quality of coding. Through this study, an initial formation of the KM model and programming technique is contributed in enhancing program quality. Further, future work to be considered can be a rigorous theoretical formation for constructing other important determinants to enhance program quality because the findings of this research are minimal to SECI model and pair programming technique only.