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View article: Communication Strategies of Bisexual Men in Mixed-Orientation Marriages in Malaysia
Communication Strategies of Bisexual Men in Mixed-Orientation Marriages in Malaysia Open
Mixed-orientation marriages (MOMs), where one partner identifies as a sexual minority, present complex relational and psychological challenges particularly within conservative, religiously governed societies such as Malaysia. Bisexual men …
View article: A Literature Review on Arabic Automatic Question Generation
A Literature Review on Arabic Automatic Question Generation Open
This comprehensive literature review is dedicated to the field of Arabic Automatic Question Generation (AQG), which focuses on the development of computational models and algorithms for the automatic generation of questions. The review sys…
View article: The ritual practices of Beiyuan Tribute Tea production in Jianzhou-Fujian, China
The ritual practices of Beiyuan Tribute Tea production in Jianzhou-Fujian, China Open
This paper explores the ritual practices associated with Beiyuan Tribute Tea production in Jianzhou, Fujian, China. Beiyuan Tribute Tea, a historically significant tea, originated in the Tang Dynasty, flourished during the Song Dynasty, an…
View article: The utilization of plants in traditional medicine and rituals of Karimunjawa Island community, Central Java, Indonesia
The utilization of plants in traditional medicine and rituals of Karimunjawa Island community, Central Java, Indonesia Open
Ethnobotany research remains important for improving our understanding of the use of plants for health and medicinal purposes in various societies and cultures. This research represents a journey toward exploring and understanding the weal…
View article: Bisexual Identity Concealment for Marital Harmony: Cultural and Religious Pressures in Malaysia
Bisexual Identity Concealment for Marital Harmony: Cultural and Religious Pressures in Malaysia Open
This study investigates the concealment of bisexual identity among married men in Malaysia, a country where homosexuality is both stigmatized and criminalized under Syariah law. The problem lies in the immense cultural, religious, and lega…
View article: Social Media Usage and Social Capital as Determinants of Oil Palm Integration Practices Among Smallholders in East Malaysia
Social Media Usage and Social Capital as Determinants of Oil Palm Integration Practices Among Smallholders in East Malaysia Open
Social media plays an increasingly important role in expanding social networks, which may influence the development of social capital among rural communities. This study investigates the relationship between social capital, social media us…
View article: Meaning of “Pakan” Symbols in the Ritual of Penan Community in Ulu JelalongTubau, Bintulu Sarawak
Meaning of “Pakan” Symbols in the Ritual of Penan Community in Ulu JelalongTubau, Bintulu Sarawak Open
Beliefs are basically intended as a behavioural guideline for the entire community of those who understand and believe in any particular belief. The Penans, especially those reside at the Ulu Jelalong Tubau, Bintulu area have an important …
View article: A Critical Review of Women’s Consumption and Empowerment in China
A Critical Review of Women’s Consumption and Empowerment in China Open
As Chinese women become more educated and participate in the labor force, they earn more money independently. At the same time, thanks to China's one-child policy, women have gained more intergenerational wealth. The economic foundation al…
View article: Indigenous Oil Palm Farmers in Peninsular Malaysia: A Collective Enterprise Approach to Socioeconomic Sustainability
Indigenous Oil Palm Farmers in Peninsular Malaysia: A Collective Enterprise Approach to Socioeconomic Sustainability Open
Growing oil palm among the indigenous peoples in Peninsular Malaysia is not uncommon. While individuals’ success either economically or academically are lauded and ought to be nurtured and supported, previous study by Wirth believes that c…
View article: The Analysis of Food Symbols in the ‘Pakan’ Ritual of the Penan Saoh in Ulu Jelalong Community, Bintulu Sarawak
The Analysis of Food Symbols in the ‘Pakan’ Ritual of the Penan Saoh in Ulu Jelalong Community, Bintulu Sarawak Open
The Pakan ritual is a performance performed in the Penan Saoh Ulu Jelalong community to be presented to Baleik. The presentation consists of symbolic elements based on each type of food served. These symbolic elements are involved with the…
View article: THE CHALLENGES BISEXUAL HUSBANDS FACE IN TRYING TO KEEP THEIR MARRIAGE TOGETHER: A CASE STUDY IN MALAYSIA
THE CHALLENGES BISEXUAL HUSBANDS FACE IN TRYING TO KEEP THEIR MARRIAGE TOGETHER: A CASE STUDY IN MALAYSIA Open
Bisexual men who are married to heterosexual women and at the same time have alternative relationships with same-sex partners are an invisible community in society, especially in Malaysia. A marriage involving one of these non-heterosexual…
View article: AN ANALYSIS ON INTER-ETHNIC STEREOTYPE OF POPULATION AT SECTION 2, WANGSA MAJU, KUALA LUMPUR
AN ANALYSIS ON INTER-ETHNIC STEREOTYPE OF POPULATION AT SECTION 2, WANGSA MAJU, KUALA LUMPUR Open
The phenomenon of stereotype affects the interaction between various ethnic groups and is threatening unity in Malaysia. The term stereotype refers to a statement that is too general towards an ethnic group, whether negative or otherwise. …
View article: Factors influencing bisexual men to marry heterosexual women: A case study of Malaysia
Factors influencing bisexual men to marry heterosexual women: A case study of Malaysia Open
In Malaysia, bisexuality is considered taboo because it is against the values and norms of society. Bisexual men may attempt to integrate by entering the institution of marriage with their partners. This study aims to discuss the factors t…
View article: Malay Entrepreneurs’ Narrative of a Social Network through the Phenomenological Approach
Malay Entrepreneurs’ Narrative of a Social Network through the Phenomenological Approach Open
Social network relationships in the field of entrepreneurship are a form of social relationships between entrepreneurs and social network actors formed through social interaction. This study aims to identify the type of social network poss…
View article: Exploring the Social Implication of Male School Dropout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Exploring the Social Implication of Male School Dropout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
Education is crucial to the people and the development of a country. School dropout among male students has become one of the major problems in Saudi Arabia, despite the uniqueness of the free education system in the country, yet it has re…
View article: KESIHATAN DAN KECANTIKAN: AMALAN PENJAGAAN KULIT SECARA TRADISIONAL DALAM KALANGAN WANITA CINA PERANAKAN KELANTAN
KESIHATAN DAN KECANTIKAN: AMALAN PENJAGAAN KULIT SECARA TRADISIONAL DALAM KALANGAN WANITA CINA PERANAKAN KELANTAN Open
The Kelantan Peranakan Chinese community is a sub-ethnic group that is rich in traditional practices and is maintained to this day. Women from these minorities still practice various traditional practices, especially in the aspects of skin…
View article: Social Media Literacy among Oil Palm Smallholders in East Malaysia and Association with Oil Palm Integration Practices
Social Media Literacy among Oil Palm Smallholders in East Malaysia and Association with Oil Palm Integration Practices Open
With advancements in technology, social media has revolutionised the way farmers communicate, resulting in an increased level of shared agricultural knowledge. Therefore, this study investigates social media literacy among oil palm smallho…
View article: Perceived Usefulness of Airborne LiDAR Technology in Road Design and Management: A Review
Perceived Usefulness of Airborne LiDAR Technology in Road Design and Management: A Review Open
Airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) surveying technology plays an important role in road design, and it is increasingly implemented in the design stage. The ability of LiDAR as a remote sensing technology to be used in non-accessi…
View article: Dimensions of National Ethos among Educated Youths in Malaysia
Dimensions of National Ethos among Educated Youths in Malaysia Open
This article focuses on dimensions of national ethos among educated youths in Malaysia by developing a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) model. The main objective is to evaluate national ethos dimensions and develop a CFA model of the nat…
View article: Social Cohesion Strengthens Social Ties among University Students in Malaysia
Social Cohesion Strengthens Social Ties among University Students in Malaysia Open
The pattern of ethnic relations and religion among university students is always the focus of understanding Malaysian unity and ethnic relation. This study explores the study of unity by recalling the concept of solidarity put forward by D…
View article: Implementation Strategy of Harmony between Ethnics among Youths in Malaysia through National Service
Implementation Strategy of Harmony between Ethnics among Youths in Malaysia through National Service Open
This paper discusses the implementation strategy to achieve harmony between ethnic groups among the Malaysian youths. The study focuses on Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) students who have joined the National Service Training Program (PLKN…
View article: Empowerment of social and cultural in the life of FELDA community
Empowerment of social and cultural in the life of FELDA community Open
The development of a community, especially in terms of social mobility, is influenced by economic, social and cultural capital ownership. Social capital enhances the mobilization of a community's resources and thus promotes a sense of unit…
View article: NATION-BUILDING AMONG YOUTHS IN MALAYSIA: THE CIVIC EDUCATION APPROACH
NATION-BUILDING AMONG YOUTHS IN MALAYSIA: THE CIVIC EDUCATION APPROACH Open
This article focuses on the nation-building among youths in Malaysia through civic education. Today's youths are exposed to various social challenges, including domestic and global intimidations, and they are easily involved in social prob…
View article: DETERMINANTS OF MIDDLE CLASS SCHOOL DROPOUT AMONG BOYS IN THE RIYADH PROVINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA
DETERMINANTS OF MIDDLE CLASS SCHOOL DROPOUT AMONG BOYS IN THE RIYADH PROVINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA Open
Purposes: This study examines the determinants of middle-income school dropouts in Saudi Arabia. The determinants of dropouts are fairly similar across many countries worldwide and this has made the issue of dropouts a global phenomenon. H…
View article: Sociological perspective on the well-being of the elderly Muslim women in Malaysia
Sociological perspective on the well-being of the elderly Muslim women in Malaysia Open
There are a growing number of studies on the aging society in Malaysia. However, many of those employ quantitative approaches, which yield important data but concentrate more on the experts’ standpoint for which researchers’ perspectives p…