Noraizan Amran

Installation and use of pirated software: The factors behind of it

This study is to attempt and understand the factors that influence the consumer or user on the activities of installing and using pirated software. As time goes by, the issue of selling, installing, using etc. pirated software seems no stopping zone. Not to be surprised, year-by-year, respective body reported that software house producer lost million of dollars due to this problem. Thus, various similar studies conducted to measure the situations either in the perspective of behaviors of the consumer or user and some are doing on the effects of using these pirated software. In this study, the researcher focus on the factor of Reciprocal Fairness (RF), Procedural Fairness (PF), Attitude (ATT) and Subjective Norm (SN) as dependent variables towards the Intention (INT) use of these pirated software. As results, Procedural Fairness (PF), Attitude (ATT) and Subjective Norm (SN) have significant differences towards the Intention (INT) use of pirated software.

Predicting intended to use of web portal using extended technology acceptance model (TAM): Some perspective on information management students

Extensive use of technology acceptance model (TAM) in measuring information system related stimulate other researchers to take part in contributing to the knowledge. Using information management student as a respondent to measure perceived attractiveness, physic cost perceptions, perceived usefulness and perceived playfulness toward intended to use of web portal. University student in Malaysia especially UiTM should make use of web portal effectively especially for their learning tools. Result shows ranging student from undergraduate to postgraduate in Faculty of Information Management in Puncak Perdana will use the student portal if the portal is useful to them and enjoyable to use.

Learning styles of non-science and non-technology students on technical courses in an information management program

The study was conducted among students with some or no background in science and technology subjects (nonST and 2, to examine the differences in learning styles between male and female students, their academic achievements, and their programs of study. The instrument used to identify students’ learning styles is the Barsch Learning Style Inventory (BLSI) consisting of 24 simple questions. Altogether 122 completed responses from 200 students were used for data analysis. Findings indicate that Visual is the most preferred while Kinesthetic is the least preferred learning style. This result applies to both male and female students in all programs of studies and at different levels of academic achievements. The findings are useful for curriculum designers, instructors, and those involved in teaching/learning, and curriculum development. Students themselves can take advantage of the learning techniques that will best suit their identified style.

Factors influencing the use of Web 2.0 tools: Usage trends and expectations

Web 2.0 technologies have become fundamental tools for students to become active learners by posting their thoughts and ideas in collaboration with teachers using Web 2.0 applications. In order to understand why they use respective applications in Web 2.0 technologies, this study quantitatively investigate three (3) factors influencing the use of Web 2.0 among undergraduate students. The three (3) independents variables are the Use of Online Tools, Usage Trends and Expectations and one (1) dependent variable is the Use of Web 2.0. The paper draws on the practical experience of undergraduate students across different modes of studies. The results show a significant support of all the three (3) independents variables towards the Use of Web 2.0 by the undergraduates.

Factors in selection of a Malaysian university

This study examined the university selection factors in Malaysia. In particular it explored the relationship among the factors in the selection of Universiti Teknologi MARA by its students. The study was conducted by surveying a sample of the universitys first intake of 2011. Six hundred questionnaires were distributed and 365 responds were received for analysis. The result of the analysis showed that the universitys favourable reputation, facility and learning environment and its offered programmes were the major factors that influenced the participants to select Universiti Teknologi MARA to pursue their studies.

Educational Data Utilization by the School Administrators to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance

This paper aims 1) to identify the factors that may affect the students’ academic performance 2) to explore the strategic used of educational data by the school administrators to improve the students’ academic performance; based on information systems, database, focusing on Malaysian primary school education data in Student Information Systems (SIS) and School Examination Analysis Systems (SEAS). The researchers acquired secondary data from the SIS and the SEAS database for the investigation purposes, consists of students’ details (name, id, total siblings, address, and family income) and, mid-year exam (PT) and final year exam (PAT) students’ performance. The sample educational data have been categorized according to the students’ family dependents, area of residence and family income. The students’ performance in PT and PAT on particular subjects are also being explored. Educational data from SIS and SEAS database can be utilized either by the individual school to insight factors which contribute to the academic achievement, or by the State or Federal School Administrator which involve bigger volumes of data. The findings can help the school administrators by showing the pattern of students’ academic performance and measure the effectiveness of the program and activities which have been organized by them to enhance the students’ academic performance. In addition of that, its inspire the school administrators and the educators to organize more programmes and attempts for their students’ academic excellence.