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View article: Uncovering a suppressor effect in the relationship between psychological capital and employment expectations: a chain mediation model among vocational undergraduates
Uncovering a suppressor effect in the relationship between psychological capital and employment expectations: a chain mediation model among vocational undergraduates Open
Purpose This study investigates the relationship between psychological capital and employment expectations among vocational undergraduate students, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of educational flow experience and active co…
View article: Deep Extragalactic VIsible Legacy Survey (DEVILS): The sSFR-M$_{\star}$ plane part II: Starbursts, SFHs and AGN Feedback
Deep Extragalactic VIsible Legacy Survey (DEVILS): The sSFR-M$_{\star}$ plane part II: Starbursts, SFHs and AGN Feedback Open
In part I of this series we discussed the variation of star-formation histories (SFHs) across the specific star formation rate - stellar mass plane (sSFR-M$_{\star}$) using the Deep Extragalactic VIsible Legacy Survey (DEVILS). Here we exp…
View article: Deep Extragalactic VIsible Legacy Survey (DEVILS): The sSFR-M$_{\star}$plane part I: The recent SFH of galaxies and movement through the plane
Deep Extragalactic VIsible Legacy Survey (DEVILS): The sSFR-M$_{\star}$plane part I: The recent SFH of galaxies and movement through the plane Open
In a recent paper we parameterised the evolution of the star-formation rate dispersion ($σ_{SFR}$) across the specific star-formation rate - stellar mass plane (sSFR-M$_{\star}$) using the Deep Extragalactic VIsible Legacy Survey (DEVILS) …
View article: Family capital and entrepreneurial intentions of vocational undergraduates: the chain mediating role of social support and critical thinking
Family capital and entrepreneurial intentions of vocational undergraduates: the chain mediating role of social support and critical thinking Open
Background Vocational undergraduates in China often face structural barriers in entrepreneurship, including limited family resources, weak social support, and insufficient critical thinking skills. Understanding the psychological mechanism…
View article: The influence of psychological capital on employment expectations of vocational undergraduate students: The chain mediating role of active coping style and educational flow experience
The influence of psychological capital on employment expectations of vocational undergraduate students: The chain mediating role of active coping style and educational flow experience Open
As vocational undergraduate students in China face increasing challenges in the job market, understanding the factors that shape their employment expectations is crucial. Psychological capital is considered a key factor influencing student…
View article: The influence of health awareness on university students’ healthy lifestyles: The chain mediating role of self-esteem and social support
The influence of health awareness on university students’ healthy lifestyles: The chain mediating role of self-esteem and social support Open
As university students face increasing pressures in a highly competitive society, unhealthy lifestyles have become a common phenomenon. Health awareness is considered a critical factor in promoting healthy behaviors, yet its mechanism of a…
View article: Exploration of Fisheries Tourism as an Alternative to Diversify the Livelihoods of the Fishing Communities in Kampung Kuala Muda
Exploration of Fisheries Tourism as an Alternative to Diversify the Livelihoods of the Fishing Communities in Kampung Kuala Muda Open
Fishing represents a longstanding cultural practice within the community of Kampung Kuala Muda in Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang. Despite providing multiple forms of government assistance, including allowances, training programs, and o…
View article: Shah Alam as Car-free Cities to Improve Urban Mobility among Young Families
Shah Alam as Car-free Cities to Improve Urban Mobility among Young Families Open
More than 10% of the Selangor population resides in Shah Alam. Despite the authority's low-carbon mobility initiatives, there is a shortage of car-free and low-car development guidelines to achieve low-carbon cities and improve urban mobil…
View article: Exploring the Design Framework for Food Waste Recycling Awareness in Chow Kit Wet Market
Exploring the Design Framework for Food Waste Recycling Awareness in Chow Kit Wet Market Open
In Malaysia, the overall waste composition is dominated by food waste (FW) due to excessively convenient food accessibility, urbanisation and progressive prosperity. Due to mismanagement, FW problems are significant in most wet markets in …
View article: A Comprehensive Cite Space Analysis Unveiling Trends in Tourist Destination Revisit Intentions
A Comprehensive Cite Space Analysis Unveiling Trends in Tourist Destination Revisit Intentions Open
This study performs a bibliometric analysis of 137 research articles on tourist destination revisit intentions from CNKI and Web of Science. Using CiteSpace for visual analytics, it maps scientific information, analyzing research instituti…
View article: Earthquake in Peninsular Malaysia: What Should We Learn from Affected Countries?
Earthquake in Peninsular Malaysia: What Should We Learn from Affected Countries? Open
Peninsular Malaysia is lucky enough in the sense that it isn’t located on the Ring of Fire, the hotspot for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Nevertheless, since 2007, Malaysia has experienced about 40 cases of mild tremor (reported at 1…
View article: Airport-driven Cityspaces: Redefine Cityscape of Malaysia by Introducing Airport into Urban Areas
Airport-driven Cityspaces: Redefine Cityscape of Malaysia by Introducing Airport into Urban Areas Open
The aviation industry is becoming one of the greatest economic growth drivers in nations and arguably an indispensable form of transport. Airports are already built up around population centers and are already operating at high capacity. A…
View article: Therapeutic Relationship of Salutogenic and Playscape Architecture : A Suicide Intervention within Sarawak Youth Community
Therapeutic Relationship of Salutogenic and Playscape Architecture : A Suicide Intervention within Sarawak Youth Community Open
Concerning the issue of increasing youth suicide in Sarawak, the Sarawak Government urged more studies on youth suicides in Sarawak. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of youths with mental health that leads to youth suicide h…
View article: Exploration of Safe Space for Traumatic Urban Youths Amidst Urban Growth
Exploration of Safe Space for Traumatic Urban Youths Amidst Urban Growth Open
For traumatised urban youths, a youth safe space can simply be access to refuge, a place where they feel safe and protected as well as being comfortable in their own skin. Youth require secure public areas where they can congregate, partic…
View article: Resurgence of Cinema as Cultural Laboratory in Malaysia: Design Exploration on Cinema Architecture to Manifest Film Culture in the Community
Resurgence of Cinema as Cultural Laboratory in Malaysia: Design Exploration on Cinema Architecture to Manifest Film Culture in the Community Open
Malaysia is always known for its plethora of cultures, traditions, and identity. Similarly, so does its cinema industry which has been existing for almost a century. The cinema theatre was a place and space where people of all ages meet an…
View article: A Review on Readiness of Non-Malay Youth in Joining Malaysian Armed Forces
A Review on Readiness of Non-Malay Youth in Joining Malaysian Armed Forces Open
The Malaysia Armed Forces have historically been dominated by Malay personnel, with limited representation from non-Malay communities. However, recent years have seen a growing interest among non-Malay youth in joining the armed forces and…
View article: Intergrate Upcycling Paddy Waste as Alternative Building Material for Sustainable Community Based Architecture
Intergrate Upcycling Paddy Waste as Alternative Building Material for Sustainable Community Based Architecture Open
The construction industry consumes a significant amount of resources and generates waste, which contributes to environmental degradation. As a result, there is a growing demand for sustainable practises in the construction industry, such a…
View article: Exploring on transitional living spaces to improve quality of life of fishermen in Malaysia
Exploring on transitional living spaces to improve quality of life of fishermen in Malaysia Open
Transitional living spaces are considered to be a short term accommodation arrangements that are designed to help individuals or families who are experiencing a period of transition or instability. Such living spaces are expected to lead t…
View article: Recovering Construction Industry: Incorporate Circular Waste Management Towards Lower Construction Waste
Recovering Construction Industry: Incorporate Circular Waste Management Towards Lower Construction Waste Open
Construction industry produces at least 40% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions as well as an estimated third of all waste worldwide in which lead to global warming. The rapid construction development is causing a serious impact from t…
View article: Examining Well-being among Non-academic University Staff in Malaysia during Covid-19 Pandemic
Examining Well-being among Non-academic University Staff in Malaysia during Covid-19 Pandemic Open
During the Covid-19 pandemic, employee well-being including non-academic university staff had an impact as staff adapted to working with a different setting. Till now there has been very few empirical research to determine the level of wel…
View article: Factors Determining Attitude among Non-Malays to Join the Army in Malaysia
Factors Determining Attitude among Non-Malays to Join the Army in Malaysia Open
Desirably the defense of any nation should encompass citizens from the different ethnic groups as this marks greater patriotism and diversity in the armed forces. Malaysia is targeting to achieve a higher number of non-Malays as army recru…
View article: Managing Diversity in Malaysia: Readiness of Non -Malay Youths to Join the Malaysian Armed Forces
Managing Diversity in Malaysia: Readiness of Non -Malay Youths to Join the Malaysian Armed Forces Open
This article examines the readiness level of non-Malay youths in Malaysia in joining the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) with regard to several factors, namely attitude, subjective norms and perceived behaviour control. The findings presented…
View article: Workplace Deviant Behavior: A Theoretical Highlights
Workplace Deviant Behavior: A Theoretical Highlights Open
The article attempts to discuss the significance and functions of literature review including theories underlie in research especially as guide to young researchers. Basically, the review enables a researcher to have an up-to-date understa…
View article: The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Effects on Well-being among University Staff in Malaysia
The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Effects on Well-being among University Staff in Malaysia Open
Well-being among employees at different organizations had been greatly disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic especially adapting working in a different setting leading to stress, depression, and work exhaustion. Till today there is little…
View article: Assessing Public Awareness of the Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia
Assessing Public Awareness of the Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia Open
Due to the fact that COVID-19 is a novel viral infection, there is no pre-existing immunity in humans, and everyone is presumed to be a susceptible host. Therefore, public awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on Malaysia remains un…
View article: Insights into Developing 3D Visualization Technology to Enhance Gen Y Engagement in Agriculture
Insights into Developing 3D Visualization Technology to Enhance Gen Y Engagement in Agriculture Open
Sustainable Development Goals 2030 emphasizes the need for sustainable agriculture and consequently modern technologies play an important role to attain this agenda. The young generation of farmers are more inclined towards farming with gr…
View article: Validity and Reliability of a Self-Acceptance Scale for Youth with Physical Disabilities
Validity and Reliability of a Self-Acceptance Scale for Youth with Physical Disabilities Open
Youth with disabilities generally struggle to earn a good livelihood as they journey through life. Disability acceptance is acceptance of impairment or loss of worth or acceptance of failure in the sense of disability. It involves changes …