Tourism is now a growing trend in the age of technology, whereby all information related to tourism can be easily accessed through smartphones. Malaysia is no exception to being a focused country as a popular Islamic tourism destination. However, there was insufficient tourism-related information, especially on Muslim tourists via smartphone. Hence the present article conducted a systematic literature review on the design and development of Islamic tourism applications via smartphones focusing on the Android platform. This study selected related articles using three databases: EBSCOhost, Mendeley, and Google Scholar. Based on the thematic analysis, this review has five main themes, namely 1) Islamic tourism; 2) technology; 3) mobile application; 4) barriers; and 5) management. The findings prompted the design and development of a smartphone application that addresses all of the needs of tourists, mainly Muslim tourists. This study also contributes to the use of technology and mobile application in teaching and learning Arabic for specific purposes such as tourism.

This research examines new, unique Arabic terms and vocabulary used in the newspapers Indonesia Alyoum and Aswaq, two online media based in Indonesia and Malaysia, respectively, to elaborate on the development of the Arabic language in non-Arab countries. The invention of new Arabic words in these media primarily used the methods of al-taulīd bi al-iqtirāḍ, particularly al-dakhīl, and al-taulīd al-dalālī using al-tarjamah al-ḥarfiyah. Meanwhile, the method al-taulīd bi al-majāz, a metaphorical method, is to invent new, unique, local terms. However, the authors argue that both newspapers have differences in transliteration and inconsistent use of terms. In response to this language development, Malay Muslims show their potential to develop Malay-Arabic transliteration guidelines, compile a new Arabic dictionary, and even establish Southeast Asian Majma‘ al-Lugah al-‘Arabiyah.

Digital gameplay is becoming increasingly prevalent. Its participant-players number in the millions and its revenues are in billions of dollars. As they grow in popularity, digital games are also growing in complexity, depth and sophistication. This paper presents reasons why games and gameplay matter to the future of education. Drawing upon these works, the potential for instruction in digital games is recognized. Previous works in the area were also analyzed with respect to their theoretical findings. Hence, the authors in this study propose some existing Arabic language learning games intended for education of children. The analysis result shows that the majority of Arabic language learning games are limited to alphabet content. The overall presentation lacks of quality in terms of graphics, animations, colors and voice-over.

Educational software nowadays gives something beneficial to the users, especially to the student. Many features in the educational software can help students to learn more and are exciting to do the task. This paper presents how game features are used for dyslexic children in mobile game applications. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the methodology used in research related to educational software for dyslexic children. This methodology used in this paper is adapted from Kencheman and Keele and Petterson.The results show that most of the literature used quantitative methodology in their research. In addition, the studies were more focused on children rather than adult respondents. The literature suggests several software design guidelines for dyslexic children. Most of the educational software discussed in the literature are games, mobile applications and couseware. Findings supported that the use of the application to educate and develop children skills in learning is vital for dyslexic children.

The study aimed to identify the effect of using Metacognitive Strategies on critical thinking skills among students of the Islamic Science University of Malaysia. The quasi-experimental method was applied in the study. The respondents in the study consist of 52 students who were in first year of bachelor level at the Islamic Science University Malaysia for the first Semester, 2015/2016. They were selected purposively and distributed randomly into two groups; 26 students in experimental group and the other 26 students in control group. To achieve the purpose of the study, the researchers designed a teacher`s manual and student`s worksheets according to the Metacognitive Strategy. The data were collected using a research instruments: a pre and post test in Watson-Glaser's' Critical Test. The results of this study showed that there was also statistical significant difference between the groups in critical thinking skills, in favor of the experimental group. In light of these results, the study recommended that using of Metacognitive Strategies in teaching Arabic Reading should be expanded to other educational stages in Malaysia.

Perkembangan pesat teknologi pada zaman ini, menjadikan peranti mudah alih seperti telefon dan tablet sebagai suatu alat yang memberikan peluang pembelajaran dan pengajaran luar biasa kepada pelajar dan guru. Wujudnya, peranti mudah alih sebagai salah satu alat dalam PdP menjadikan pendidikan yang dijalankan lebih menarik. Aplikasi mudah alih My ArabiyGameyang dibangunkan menerusi kajian ini adalah aplikasi yang dibangunkan sebagai salah satu bahan bantu mengajar (BBM) yang boleh digunapakai oleh para guru bahasa Arab sekolah rendah. My Arabiy Gameini dibangunkan menggunakan sukatan kurikulum SekolahRendah Agama (SRA) JAIS menerusi platform Android. Objektif utama dalam kajian ini adalah untuk menilai reka bentuk dan kebolehgunaan aplikasi My Arabiy Gameterhadap para pelajar di SRA. Penilaian reka bentuk dan kebolehgunaan aplikasi My Arabiy Gameinidijalankan ke atas para guru bahasa Arab SRA di daerah Hulu Langat. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kuantitatif berbentuk deskriptif dengan menggunakan kaedah tinjauan. Instrumen yang digunakan berbentuk soal selidik dengan menggunakan skala likert tujuh mata. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan SPSS v25 untuk mendapatkan kekerapan, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai. Interpretasi nilai min yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah berdasarkan tahap rendah, sederhana dan tinggi. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap penilaian reka bentuk yang terdiri daripada elemen kandungan, elemen motivasi, elemen kebolehcapaian, elemen seronok dan elemen multimedia berada pada tahap tinggi dengan nilai min bagi kesemua elemen melebihi 5.0. Hasil kajian mendapati aplikasi My Arabiy Gamemengikut tahap penilaian para guru menunjukkan guru bersetuju bahawa permainan pendidikan yang dibangunkan ini menarik dan mudah untuk difahami serta dapat membantu meningkatkan kefahaman pelajar terhadap apa yang telah dipelajari di dalam kelas.

Kajian ini adalah berdasarkan kepada analisis keperluan linguistik bagi model Bahasa Arab Untuk Pelancongan Islam di Selangor. Kajian ini berasaskan kepada teori Analisis Keperluan Bahasa yang dipelopori oleh Hutchinson dan teori Waters yang mengumpul maklumat mengenai keperluan pelancong Arab dan pengamal industri pelancongan yang terdiri daripada tiga elemen; "keperluan", "kekurangan" dan "kehendak". "Keperluan" adalah untuk mengesan faktor pelancong Arab memilih Malaysia khususnya negeri Selangor sebagai destinasi pelancongan Islam. Manakala "kekurangan" meninjau persepsi mengenai penggunaan bahasa Arab dalam sektor pelancongan Islam. "Kehendak" pula mengkaji kehendak pelancong Arab terhadap penggunaan bahasa Arab sebagai bahasa pelancongan Islam. Dapatan kajian ini akhirnya mencadangkan modul bahasa Arab untuk pelancongan Islam di Selangor.

The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform is one of the online learning platforms used around the world, especially in higher education institutions (HEIs). It is one of the main platforms for teaching and learning in the Malaysian HEIs during the Covid-19 pandemic that has spread worldwide since December 2019. However, some lecturers have voiced their concerns on conducting assessments on MOOCs, specifically for Arabic language learning. Therefore, the development of a MOOC assessment model for Arabic can be used as an alternative solution. This article aims to elucidate complex problems and analyze the structure and essential elements to be applied in the MOOC assessment model. This model was developed based on a consensus of seven experts. Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was utilised in the development of this model. The six main steps involved in the model development were identifying relevant elements, establishing relationships between variables, developing a self-interaction structure matrix (SSIM), generating a model from the ISM approach, delivering a presentation on the study model, and finally presenting and amending the final model of the study. A total of seven elements were identified by the experts for the implementation of the MOOC assessment for Arabic. The important element is the element that determines the type of assessment (self-assessment, peer, summative assessment, formative) to measure student performance, which ends with the element of determining the certification requirements for students to complete the course.

Masyarakat seluruh dunia menyaksikan perubahan drastik dalam kehidupan mereka sejak berlakunya penularan wabak COVID-19. Perubahan ini meliputi semua aspek kehidupan termasuklah sosial, ekonomi dan politik. Masyarakat terpaksa mengharungi norma kehidupan baharu bagi mengekang penularan pandemik ini. Bidang pendidikan sama ada di peringkat rendah, menengah mahu pun institusi pengajian tinggi turut terkesan dengan perubahan tersebut. Di Malaysia, para pendidik dan pelajar mula beralih daripada pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) di dalam bilik darjah dan bilik kuliah kepada norma baharu PdP dalam talian (online). Pelbagai platform digunakan untuk merealisasi sistem PdP seperti penggunaan Google Classroom, Telegram, Zoom, Microsoft Teams dan sebagainya agar pelajar tidak ketinggalan dalam proses pembelajaran. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) turut melaksanakan pembelajaran dalam talian selaras dengan arahan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi supaya pembelajaran pelajar dapat diteruskan tanpa sebarang halangan. Kajian ini cuba melihat perubahan ini dari kaca mata pelajar Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia untuk mengetahui pandangan mereka tentang pembelajaran dalam talian. Kajian tinjauan ini menggunakan soal selidik bentuk terbuka. Responden kajian terdiri daripada pelajar Tahun 3 yang mengikuti kursus Metodologi Penyelidikan (MP) pada semester satu sesi akademik 2020/2021. Hasil kajian mendapati kursus ini sukar untuk dipelajari melalui dalam talian kerana memerlukan penerangan secara terus dan terperinci daripada pensyarah. Selain itu, pelajar juga kurang selesa mengikuti pembelajaran dalam talian kerana tidak dapat bersemuka dengan pensyarah untuk bertanyakan apa jua permasalahan yang dihadapi semasa melakukan tugasan. Kajian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan input kepada pihak pensyarah dan pentadbir universiti untuk memastikan kaedah PdP yang bersesuaian kepada pelajar dan memberi manfaat yang optimal dalam pembelajaran mereka.

Massive open online course (MOOC) is an online learning tool, especially for distance learning. It has attracted a great deal of attention by higher education institution around the globe. It also gave rise to academic discussion on MOOC impact, design and research. However, researches on MOOC’s impact on language learning are still lacking. Therefore, this study aims to assess the research trend in MOOC for language learning around the globe by using the Systematic Literature Review approach from three databases within periods 2013 until 2018. Ten full assessed articles have been selected from ScienceDirect, ERIC and Research gate. The major findings show that the English language has dominated in language learning using MOOC. It is also revealed that MOOC has the potential to enhance language learning among students in other languages.

Game-Based Language Learning (GBLL) has been proven an effective approach tool to improve learning and has become a widely used teaching aid to maintain engagement and motivation in learners. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to identify the framework elements of Game-Based Arabic Language Learning (GBALL) for Dyslexic Children. Although previous research has addressed various guidelines and frameworks for educational tools in Arabic language learning, however, only few studies focus on dyslexic children. The methodology used in this paper is Systematic Literature Review (SLR)by Kitchenham (2004) and Kitchenham and Charters (2007). A selection of relevant research was performed to achieve the research objectives. The selectedonline open sources databases involved as are primary resources: Google Scholar, ResearchGate, UM Student Repository, Open Access Theses and Dissertation (OATD). Scientific publications and journals, conference proceedings, and technical papers are found in well-known online databases that include a complete citation and reference analysis.Based on a systematicreviewprocess, the researchers reported and discussed findings with possible future research directions. A total of 18 studies were selected, which revealed two themes: the multimedia elements of game-based language learning for dyslexic children and the Arabic language learning elements for dyslexic children. The results of this study can be applied as a guideline for educational tools for dyslexic children in Arabic language learning.