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MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (MJChem) MJChem is double-blind peer reviewed journal published by the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (Institut Kimia Malaysia) E-ISSN: 2550-1658 About Editor Reader Author Reviewer Register Login Vol 26 No 5 (2024): Malaysian Journal of Chemistry Date Published: 21 October 2024 Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Coriander (Coriander sativum L.) Seeds Essential Oil Mazlin Mohideen*, Anis Mohd

MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (MJChem) MJChem is double-blind peer reviewed journal published by the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (Institut Kimia Malaysia) E-ISSN: 2550-1658 About Editor Reader Author Reviewer Register Login Vol 26 No 5 (2024): Malaysian Journal of Chemistry Date Published: 21 October 2024 Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Coriander (Coriander sativum L.) Seeds Essential Oil Mazlin Mohideen*, Anis Mohd

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This article corrects the following: First published: 29 August 2024 | https://doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v20n4.3813 S. Daud, M. I. A. Zaini, M. S. A. Aziz, and A. F. A. Noorden, "Generation of multiwavelength fibre laser based on erbium-doped fibre amplifier with Lyot filter," Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, vol. 20, pp. 378-384, 2024.https://doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v20n2.3091 CORRIGENDUM: After thorough discussions with the editor and following an official correspondence, it was decided to make the following correction in the article. The name of the author has been corrected to accurately reflect the contributions, and the acknowledgments section has been updated to properly recognize the individuals and institutions that provided support. Allen Paul Davida, Suzairi Daudb,c,*, Abdul Hadi Sulaimana, Muhammad Ilham Ahmad Zainib, Muhammad Safwan Abd Azizb,c and Ahmad Fakhrurrazi Ahmad Noordend, "Generation of multiwavelength fibre laser based on erbium-doped fibre amplifier with Lyot filter," Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, vol. 20, pp. 378-384, 2024. a Institute of Power Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalam IKRAM-UNITEN, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysiab Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysiac Laser Center, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysiad Department of Physics, Kulliyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia The acknowledgment for this published paper should be as follows: This work was supported by Universiti Tenaga Nasional through the BOLD Refresh Postdoctoral Fellowships under the project code of J510050002-IC-6 BOLD REFRESH 2025 and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia by UTM Encouragement Grant Vote No. Q.J130000.3854.31J54. The authors apologize for this error.

Advancing Excellence in Medical Scholarship: The Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Strategic Plan for 2028

Advancing Excellence in Medical Scholarship: The Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Strategic Plan for 2028

A Brief Guide to Citation Practices for Authors at the Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Submissions

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Nursing Leaders to Address Workplace Bullying

The letter centers around a recent study published in the Malaysian Journal of Nursing, titled "Workplace bullying among nurses in Singapore: Aquantitative survey,” which sheds light on nurses' experiences regarding workplace bullying. The study deserves praise for its insightful look at nurse workplace bullying. This study calls for serious reflection because it undermines our caring professionals. This study also shows that nursing leaders can improve the workplace. What can nurse leaders do to help? This commentary will focus on two salient strategies that could assist nurse leaders in mitigating bullying: having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify bullying and prioritizing targeted support.

INTERDISCIPLINARY INSIGHTS INTO SYARIAH AND LEGAL DISCOURSE: NAVIGATING CRITICAL DIMENSIONS, CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES, AND GLOBAL IMPACT

The Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law (MJSL) Volume 11, Issue 2 for 2023, presents a diverse collection of sixteen articles that explore various dimensions of Syariah and Law. This issue features sixteen diverse articles traversing critical dimensions within the domains of Syariah and Law. The illuminating scholarship inquiries into conflicts surrounding land development legislation in Malaysia as a case study, intersections between self-determination and terrorism under international law, innovative Islamic financing mechanisms, preventative health policies in religious institutions, issues impacting the elderly, variations in Shariah governance models, dynamics shaping traditional governance structures, legal and political considerations around foreign investments, extremism affecting the Islamic community and ethical foundations guiding the Islamic finance industry. The Commentaries section discusses specific issues within the focus towards leveraging Islamic finance principles for poverty alleviation, the constitutionality of Section 498 of the Penal Code at the intersection of Islamic teachings, personal law, and morality in Malaysia and emerging technologies to transform intellectual property security. Collectively, these articles underscore MJSL’s emergence as a leading platform for discourse surrounding Islamic jurisprudence, legislation, finance, ethics and contemporary challenges at the intersection of syariah and law. These articles collectively contribute to a global perspective on legal discourse, reflecting MJSL's commitment to high editorial standards and impactful research dissemination. The inclusion of MJSL in Scopus beginning in July 2023, with content retrospective to 2019, signifies a significant milestone that emphasizes the journal's worldwide significance and dedication to academic distinction.

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Halal Industry: A literature Bibliometric Review on Halal Studies

The halal industry has become the fastest-growing global business and has reached 1.8 billion consumers globally with an estimated value of USD 2.1 trillion and has become the main focus for developing halal recognition processes or regulatory agencies in making the halal industry growth. This study aims to find out the most influential writers and what issues are most explored in the halal industry, the pattern of halal industry research, which countries and their relationship with publications can be used as benchmarks for further research, present findings from the most written articles, and provide direction for further research on the theme of the Halal Industry. This study quantitatively analyzes the literature on the halal industry, represented by 141 English articles from the Scopus database from 2009 to 2022. By using a bibliometric approach plus content analysis. This study found that Malaysia was the most relevant country: The University of Technology MARA is the most relevant institution, International Journal of Supply Chain Management, the Journal of Islamic Marketing, Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, and Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. There are three main clusters of research: (1) Halal Business, (2) Halal Industry and Tourism, and (3) Halal Marketing and Certification.
 

EXPANDING HORIZONS IN SYARIAH AND LAW SCHOLARSHIP

Volume 11, Issue 1 (2023) of the Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law (MJSL) showcases a diverse collection of articles and case studies that make significant contributions to the international scholarly community. The articles delve into crucial topics such as the treatment of uncontrollable children, offering a comparative analysis of international and Malaysian legal frameworks. Another article examines cultured meat through the lenses of fiqh and Sufism, providing valuable insights into its compatibility with Islamic principles. The study on punitive labor in Oman analyzes its application within the Omani legal system, considering its alignment with international standards. Additionally, the volume addresses the challenges of controlling territorial borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on maritime areas. The use of gelatin in halal pharmaceutical products is explored, ensuring compliance with Islamic dietary regulations. The volume also includes studies on the application of non-ratified international treaties, offering new perspectives on their judicial implementation. Furthermore, the contextualization of Maqasid al-Shariah according to the objectives of the individual, family, society, and humanity is thoroughly examined. A comparative analysis of social solidarity in Islam and contemporary economic systems contributes to the discourse on economic justice. The case studies within this volume provide insights into the constitutional position of the continental shelf in Malaysia, shedding light on the legal provisions and implications surrounding its resources. Additionally, protocols for validating the status of illegitimate children in Syariah law are presented, offering valuable guidance in teaching and learning approaches for this area of study. Lastly, an intellectual dialogue with an esteemed professor in peace and conflict studies enriches the scholarly conversation. A book review on advancing the legal status of women in Islamic law provides critical insights into this significant subject. The contributions within this volume deepen our understanding of these topics, stimulate further scholarly exploration, and foster the advancement of knowledge in the field of Syariah and Law.

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Improving English Reading Comprehension Ability through Directed Activities Related To Texts (DARTs) Learning

The present research investigated the effect of using Directed Activities Related to Texts (DARTs) on reading comprehension among the students of secondary school. This research was conducted on class X students of Senior High School of Ummulqura Indonesia, Aceh with the number 25 students. This research was designed in the form of classroom action research. This research was done in two cycles. Then the instruments of this research were test field notes, observation check list and interview script. The data analysis uses both qualitative and quantitative descriptive approaches. The results showed that students' reading comprehension had significantly increased from an average value of 70.32 in the first cycle and 85 in the second cycle. Completeness of classical study in the first cycle is 52% and at the end of the second cycle was 80%. It showed that there was an improvement on the students' reading comprehension after applying the Directed Activities Related to Texts (DARTs) strategy during teaching learning activity.Brown, H. D, (2007), Teaching by Principles, New Jersey: Prentice HallMarpaung, A. P., Yanti, I., & Marzuki, Y. (2019).Developing Students’ Reading Comprehension Using STAD Strategy: A Classroom Action Research at SMA Negeri 7 Pekanbaru. REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language, 1(1), 10-16 https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v1i1.2775Klingner, J. K., Vaughn, S., & Boardman, A. (2015). Teaching reading comprehension to students with learning difficulties, 2/E. Guilford Publications.Hameed, S. (2017). Effect of Intervention of Directed Activities Related to Text (DARTs) on Undergraduates’ Writing Skill. Pakistan Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 2(1), 77-103.Silitonga, S.A.R.Y, (2016). “The Effect of Applying Directed Activities Related to Text (DART) to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension. Undergraduate Thesis. Medan. UMSU. Sugiarti, U. (2012). Pentingnya Pembinaan Kegiatan Membaca Sebagai Implikasi Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Jurnal Basastra, 1(1).Celce-Murcia, M. (2001). Teaching English as a second and foreign language, 3rd ed. Boston: Heinle and Heinle Thomson Learning Inc.Presetyo, W., & Abbas, M. F. F. (2017). The Use Of Questioning The Author (Qta) Strategy In Improving Students’ability In Reading Descriptive Text At The Seventh Grade Students Of Smp Islam Plus Jannatul Firdaus Pekanbaru. ELT-Lectura, 4(2)Mikulecky, B. & Jeffries, L (2004). More reading power. Pearson ESL. Ma’mur, I. (2006). Pijar-pijar pemikiran bahasa dan budaya. Jakarta: Diadit Media.Ulfianda, F. (2018). The Effect of Directed Activities Related to Text (DART) Method in Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension. Undergraduate Thesis. English Education Departement, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Medan: UMSU.Shamsulbahri, M. M., & Zulkiply, N. (2021). Examining the effect of directed activity related to texts (DARTs) and gender on student achievement in qualitative analysis in chemistry. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 18(1), 157-181. https://doi.org/10.32890/ mjli2021.18.1.7Harrison, Colin. 2004. Understanding Reading Development. London: SAGEDavies, R. and Green, F. 1984. Reading for Learning in the Sciences. Edinburg: Oliver and Boyd.Zainab, K. (2012, November). Innovative approaches in teaching Science at secondary level: Focus on reading and writing in Science classrooms [Paper presentation]. Search of Relevance and Sustainability of Educational Change: An International Conference, at Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, Karachi, Pakistan.Supardi & Suharjo. (2012). Strategi Menyusun Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Yogyakarta: ANDI Offset.Nunan, D. (2003). Practical English language teaching McGraw Hill/Contemporary.Purwanto (1996), Psikologi Pendidikan, Remaja Rosdakarya, BandungSyamsuar and Reflianto (2018) ‘Pendidikan dan Tantangan Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Informasi di Era Industri 4.0’, Jurnal Ilmiah Teknologi Pendidikan, 2(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.24036/et.v2i2.101343.Trianto. (2009). Mendesain Model Pembelajaran Inovatif Progresif, Jakarta: Kencana Prenada Media GroupWahyuni, D. and Abdillah, D. (2019) ‘Analisa Pembelajaran Dan Penilaian Di Perguruan Tinggi Dengan Metode Student Centered Learning Berbasis Teknologi Informasi’, in Prosiding Seminar Nasional Era Industri (SNEI) 4.0, pp. 136–141.Rosyada, D. 2007. Paradigma Pendidikan Demokratis: Sebuah Model Pelibatan Masyarakat dalam Penyelenggaraan Pendidikan.Jakarta: Kencana Prenada Media Grup.Rouhani, Maryam and Behzad Pourgharib. (2013). The Effect of Games on Learning Vocabulary. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences Vol, 4 (11):3540-3543 Science Explorer Publications.Richards, J. C. (2001). Curriculum development in language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Content analysis of papers published in Malaysian Journal of Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE) between 2013 and 2022

Background: There are several scientific journals in the field of sports science that have been published in Malaysia. One of these journals that has been published regularly is Malaysian Journal of Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE). Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyse the development trends of subjects studied and published in MoHE between 2013 and 2022. Materials and Methods: A total of 174 articles published in 18 issues of MoHE between 2013 and 2022 were analysed. This study was conducted quantitatively by tracking the highest percentage of various subfields that have been published in MoHE. Therefore, the focus of this study is on the keywords listed at the end of each abstract for articles that have been published in MoHE. Results: This study found that MoHE has become a popular platform for researchers in the field of sports science to publish their research findings. Several subjects and important subtopics in the field of sports science have been identified as the focus of papers published in the MoHE. Conclusion: This study has proven that MoHE has been accepted as a platform for scientific debate and discussion in the field of sports science.

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The Malaysian Journal of Music, Volume 11, Issue 1, comprises nine articles that present current issues in performance, musicology, music technology, practice-based research, and ethnomusicology from Thailand, Malaysia, China, and Indonesia.

Comparing Radiation Dose Between Contrast-Enhanced and Non-Contrast-Enhanced CTAC Acquisition in 18F-FDG-PET/CT Examination

Introduction: Hybrid Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography (PET/CT) imaging is well established in the oncology setting. However, in the current cancer diagnostic imaging approach in Malaysia patients need separate CT and PET/CT examinations for morphologic and physiologic cancer staging, respectively, as PET/CT is unable to produce images with optimum diagnostic quality. Therefore, introducing contrast media into CT attenuation correction (CTAC) acquisition to increase image quality have raised concerns on heightened radiation exposure. This study aimed to verify the amount of external radiation exposure irradiated to the patient converging to the scanning protocol implemented in whole-body (WB) 18F-FDG-PET/CT examination. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to determine the radiation dose delivered during CTAC acquisition of 18F-FDG-PET/CT examination at three hospitals providing PET/CT imaging services in Penang State. The implemented scanning protocols and parameters, and the effective dose received by the patient were analysed based on dose length product (DLP) and CTDIvol reported by the scanner. Results: CTAC of WB 18F-FDG-PET/CT imaging was executed as either non-contrast (NC-CTAC) or contrast-enhanced (CE-CTAC). CE-CTAC produced a 250% higher radiation dose compared to NC-CTAC. The scanning parameter differences that significantly contributed to increased radiation dose were the tube current and pitch value. Conclusion: CE-CTAC delivered a higher radiation dose than NC-CTAC acquisition in WB 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging due to different mAs and pitch as scanning parameters. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (2022) 18(SUPP15): 132-139. doi:10.478

Research on Special Needs in Malaysian Journal Articles Published Online from the Year 2017 to 2021: A Bibliometric Study

This article aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of academic journals on special needs in Malaysia. Special needs indicate a limitation in a person's ability to engage in and benefit from education as a result of a long-term physical, sensory, mental health, learning disability, or any other condition that causes a person to learn differently than someone who does not have such condition. This study examined scholarly journal articles concerning special needs in Malaysia that were published during the last five years, from 2017 to 2021. This research aims to discover the demographics of journal articles on special needs and identify the research areas. The demographics of the journal point out the year, language, and sources. Meanwhile, the research areas focus on the field and category of special needs. 123 articles were founded and analyzed based on the particular characteristic mentioned. As a result, in the year 2021, a huge amount of articles were published with 43 articles (35%). When compared to the Malay language, a large number of the published articles are written in English as a medium, as well as the majority of the articles, were successfully retrieved from Google Scholar. Furthermore, the publisher and research areas are vast and diverse. This study also narrowed the articles regarding the category of special needs. In a nutshell, this paper will be presented as a road map to researchers out there in their writing and raise awareness about special needs.

Analysing the Outreach of Social Media Marketing to Understand the Perspective of the Malaysian Bloggers

In Malaysia millions of people have gathered together social media such as blogs and microblogs, social networking sites, virtual gaming community, joint ventures, content communities and the virtual social world. The growth of social media has led to a significant increase in research into social media, as well as in the scholarly and media environment. This mix study therefore aims to address different social media problems through the monitoring of research patterns in Malaysia. Through the study of social media research papers, data has been collected from three main Malaysian communication publications, such as the Malaysian Journal of Media Studies (Jurnal Pengaja Media Malaysia), the Malaysian Journal of Communication, and the Global Media Journal - Malaysian Versio. Data were retrieved through content analysis. Conclusions on the theoretical context and study issues were established. Data have also been contrasted with the early social network advent (2010) onwards and the new social media period (2000-2020). The findings of the study offered insights into the country's social media trends and challenges for analysts and practitioners.

Recognising and Managing Clinical Nurses’ Frustration

The letter focuses on a recent study in the Malaysian Journal of Nursing that illuminates nurses' accounts of workplace frustrations. We read the article “The experiences of nurse’s frustrations in clinical settings” by Garces-Cabanas and Dano (2022) with mixed emotions. This important facet of nursing illustrates a concerted attempt to uncover and address the story of work-related difficulties experienced by the younger generation, sometimes known as millennial nurses, in the nursing profession. We are cognisant that nurses face several challenges and expectations at work. The article goes into great length on the frustrating experiences nurses encounter and how they are managed.

Impact of Organizational Justice on Job Performance among Teachers of Private Sector Universities, Pakistan: Authentic Leadership and Psychological Capital as Mediators

Impact of Organizational Justice on Job Performance among Teachers of Private Sector Universities, Pakistan: Authentic Leadership and Psychological Capital as Mediators

The role of new media tools in supporting health awareness for the protection of the Covaid 19 virus

The role of new media tools in supporting health awareness for the protection of the Covaid 19 virus

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The Malaysian Journal of Music, Volume 10, Issue 2, comprises six articles that present current issues in Ethnomusicology and Music Education from Ireland, United States, Nigeria, Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.