2023 iJURECON

Word knowledge, or vocabulary, is mostly determined by how many words a person knows, one either has a large or little vocabulary. However, the word has a variety of meanings and serves as a good example of how the English vocabulary is complex and multicoloured. This complexity invokes the idea to furthermore better the education system as the fourth industrial revolution is linked to the learning method known as Education 4.0, which aims to change education in the future through automation and cutting-edge technology. This study has been done to identify the understanding of English vocabulary among PERMATA Insan College students. This study has been conducted through a survey of the secondary school students in Negeri Sembilan. The age of the students involved is between 12 until 17 years old. Based on the survey that has been held, the result showed that 29 out of the 74 respondents were 15 years old. 61% of the respondents were females and less than half of the respondents know most words that are spoken in English. It can be concluded that most secondary school students don’t know most words that are spoken in English, Thus, a board game will be created to solve this issue.

Cryptography and network security is a broad field that deals with numerous strategies and approaches to achieve this level of security, and the methodologies are evolving. Cryptography provides the ability to meet critical network security goals. This study has been done to identify PERMATA Insan College students' awareness of cryptography. This study has been conducted through a survey at PERMATA Insan College that involved 13 to 17 years old students. Based on the survey that has been held, the result showed that most students slightly know about cryptography. It can be concluded that a small number of students know about cryptography but the rest need clarification on what cryptography is exactly.

Implementing the traditional method with the 21st century teaching and learning method in learning history subjects can lead to the development of historical awareness in the new generation. The integration of history teaching in schools highlights the deficiency of historical knowledge among the younger generation. Therefore, this study aims to identify the interest in Malaysia’ History among PERMATA Insan students. This study has been conducted through a survey of the students at PERMATA Insan College. The ages of the students involved range from 12 to 17 years old. Based on the survey that has been conducted, the study's findings show that most of the students at PERMATA Insan College have not been interested in Malaysia's history since they were in primary school. In conclusion, a new learning method is needed to encourage students to become more interested in Malaysia’s History.

Malaysia is currently undergoing a significant demographic shift characterized by a rapidly aging population due to declining fertility rates and increased life expectancy. Alarmingly, reports indicate that 9.0% older adults in Malaysia have experienced abuse and neglect. Elder abuse can, left untreated, have serious and often deadly consequences for victims. The abuse of the elderly is recognized as a form of domestic violence. While elder abuse is a recognized global issue, it remains significantly underreported in Malaysia, particularly in Negeri Sembilan, where only two cases have been reported to the police department from 2000 to 2023. This study aims to address this underreported issue and delve into the case reports from a victimology and criminology perspective. It is hypothesised that the underreporting of cases, as evidenced by the scarcity of reported incidents, may be attributed to the victims’ reluctance to implicate family members. Additionally, older adults may not always recognize their experiences as abusive and may lack awareness of where to seek help. Analysis revealed that both victims were unemployed, and physical abuse was prevalent, shedding light on the motives and methods of abuse. Hence, both cases are drawing theory of social exchange and caregiver stress to explore the dynamics between victims and perpetrators. This study underscores the importance of raising awareness about elder abuse and evaluating the effectiveness of awareness campaigns

Pendedahan kepada pelajar pintar dan berbakat dalam pemilihan kerjaya pelajar amat diperlukan agar pelajar dapat mengenal pasti kekuatan diri yang akan dijadikan panduan bagi pemilihan kerjaya masa depan pelajar. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kuantitatif berbentuk kajian tinjauan menggunakan instrumen Inventori Minat Kerjaya (IMK) oleh KPM 2012. Sampel kajian ini adalah seramai 50 orang pelajar tingkatan 5 di salah sebuah sekolah pintar dan berbakat Muslim di Negeri Sembilan. Inventori IMK ini dianalisis menggunakan analisis perisian Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 23. Analisis inferensi dilakukan bagi mengukur perbezaan pembolehubah minat kerjaya antara jantina. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan antara elemen yang tertinggi bagi pelajar lelaki ialah Investigatif (I), Artistik (A) dan Sosial (S), manakala bagi pelajar perempuan pula elemen tertinggi ialah Realistik (R), Sosial (S), Enterprising (E) serta Investigatif (I). Ini menunjukkan minat kecenderungan pelajar lelaki berbeza dari minat kecenderungan pelajar perempuan, namun terdapat sedikit persamaan dalam kecenderungan Sosial (S). Kesimpulannya, kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa pemilihan kerjaya adalah suatu proses yang kompleks bagi pelajar pintar berbakat yang mempunyai pelbagai potensi dalam diri setiap individu namun pelajar perlu membuat keputusan serta persediaan sebelum memasuki dunia pekerjaan yang sebenar. Implikasi kajian ini dapat memberikan pendedahan awal kepada pelajar sekolah menengah dalam kecenderungan pemilihan kerjaya bagi masa hadapan pelajar. Dapatan ini juga berguna bagi ibu bapa serta unit psikologi dan kaunseling sekolah dalam memahami kecenderungan pemilihan kerjaya pelajar ini. Hasilnya pelajar akan lebih yakin dan jelas tentang kerjaya pilihan mereka dan dapat mengetahui kelebihan serta cabaran yang bakal dilalui bagi bidang kerjaya yang bersesuaian dengan dapatan daripada data IMK ini.

This research aims to develop a mobile application for waste recycling. Many people nowadays no longer recycle and instead simply discard rubbish without separating the several types of waste from their bins. In our community, recycling rates are still low. According to the most recent data, the population of the country is expected to expand by 600,000 people a year, or 2.4%, which would increase waste production. The Malaysian population continues to be ignorant of recyclable materials. Therefore, the "RE: THINK" application is created to assist in resolving this problem and making it simpler for society to recycle its waste. The waterfall approach is chosen for this research because the method promotes a consistent concentration across all projects and enables the reproduction of effective elements and learning from mistakes, leading to a process of continual progress. Re: Think mobile application makes recycling simpler and easier because it will allow the consumer to recycle by using smartphones. This application collaborates with accredited recycling facilities. In their state, consumers can select a recycling facility. This application allows consumers to find locations to deliver their recycling stuff more easily. Some communities are unaware that facilities like this exist, so they can easily locate a place to recycle their items. Consumers also may request the recycled products to be picked up at their house which will benefit especially the elderly and disabled consumers. They can identify objects for recycling and make a profit from their recycling activities.

Game-based learning, or educational gamification, refers to using educational games or specific characteristics of games in an educational context. A game board strategy-based interactive teaching tool has been created and is being used to help students in their learning process. Therefore, this study reviews the expanding use of the gamification strategy as a teaching and learning aid, especially using board games. In this study, the trend has been identified from the literature review using the deductive method. The board game approach as a gamification method is commonly implemented in lectures to enhance students' comprehension of the subject matter. In conclusion, there are more physical games to aid educators in their teaching and learning activities.

Body mass index (BMI) and sleep duration are closely related health factors that have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their implications for public health. While high BMI has been hypothetically associated with shorter sleep duration in adults, limited studies have been conducted among boarding school students primarily due to variation in their daily routine. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the sleep duration among first-year secondary students at Kolej PERMATA Insan using a survey and determine whether BMI contributes to this issue. Demographic data including gender, height, and weight were then analysed using descriptive analysis. The BMI was calculated and classified as underweight, normal, overweight and obese based on the Malaysian population standards. An Anova test was employed to explore the relationship between BMI and sleep duration. The analysis revealed that the mean sleep duration for the 65 students was 5 hours 21 minutes, with a standard deviation (SD) of 1 hour 5 minutes. Male students slept significantly longer with a mean (SD), 5 hours 13 minutes (1 hour 52 minutes), compared to female students, who had a mean (SD) of 4 hours 46 minutes (1 hour 49 minutes) (p=0.05). However, no significant relationship was found between BMI categories and sleeping duration among first-year students. This study emphasized that gender, which influences different lifestyles, may contribute to sleep duration but BMI does not appear to play a significant role in this context. Future study may further investigate the relationship between BMI and sleep duration considering gender-specific factors.

Listening to music while studying has become a common practice among students. Some students believe that it will improve their curricular efficiency, while some researchers disagree with this notion. The goal of this study is to discover the different forms of music and how they affected the degree of attention among gifted children. Through a random sampling method, 200 students from PERMATA Insan College, Islamic Science University of Malaysia aged between 13 to 17 years old were chosen to participate in this study. Data collection is done through a 30-question questionnaire-based survey established by the researchers. Students were asked to state their preference for each music sample that may help them concentrate while studying. The students showed the strongest preference towards pop music (mean=3.945), while they least preferred rock music (mean=2.842). The highest correlation coefficient is between rock and hiphop (r=0.712) while the lowest is between pop and jazz (r=0.223). This research concludes that listening to different types of music has an impact on the degree of attention among students. These findings have the potential to provide light on the connection between music and students' concentration and to guide the development of methods aimed at boosting concentration in the classroom

Neptunia Oleracea is locally known as Pucuk Setangki (Water Mimosa) that belongs to the Fabaceae family which is a herbal plant that is believed originated from India, Southeastern Asia and Tropical Africa. It is commonly known for its benefits as first aid medicine and food ingredients. Usually, Water Mimosa is used in the traditional medicines of Malaysia. It is part of treatments for earaches and even syphilis. It is also used as food ingredients such as masak lemak cili api (cook chili fat). Nowadays, people tend to use modern medicine that they have forgotten about the traditional herbs that our ancestors used. Thus, the goal of this research is to analyze the functional group of Neptunia Oleracea extract. Specifically, the research will focus on the functional group that is in the pucuk setangki. It can also increase people's knowledge of pucuk setangki and encourage them to use it more often. In order to prove its efficacy, functional group analysis of Neptunia Oleracea leaf extract was performed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). The spectrum and wavelength obtained can be used to identify the functional group and thus, the antimicrobial compound was discovered present in the plant. Based on this study, Neptunia Oleracea leaves do have antimicrobial compounds. Specifically, the research will focus on the functional group in the pucuk setangki. This research reminds people of the importance of pucuk setangki and its properties. This research is a contribution for other researchers to make other products based on this research and to help others to realize the benefits in pucuk setangki. The result will be shared throughout people so it can be use by people in the future.

This research aims to develop a mobile application for senior citizens’ daily living needs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Malaysia will become the oldest country and it has been reported that one (1) in six (6) people will be over 60 years of age by 2030. Along with this prediction, the Malaysian government expresses several suggestions to develop initiatives and innovative ideas that can contribute to the welfare and enrich the lives of the elderly in Malaysia. Although many applications are developed nowadays, few applications are targeted at senior citizens. Therefore, the Wise Assist mobile application aims to provide services to help caregivers ensure that senior citizens get the proper age care and allow the caregiver to perform their daily tasks easily. The agile model is used in this project because at every stage of the process the researcher can get feedback from users, learn from their experiences, and make the required improvements as the project develops. This application will be used by the caregiver or family members who have difficulties or clashes with their activities to assist the senior citizen’s daily needs such as accompanying the senior citizen at home or going for a medical appointment. Therefore, it is highly recommended for the caregiver to use this application to ensure that senior citizens get the proper care for their health.

This research aims to develop a mobile application for home maintenance. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) requests the cooperation of the Selangor government to solve the problem of the Taman Seri Berembang flat building which is now in a critical state. A block in the 22-year-old flat now has serious cracks and is not safe to live in. According to the minister, KPKT is ready to build new settlements for the affected residents, however, the ministry needs to get cooperation from the state government. In the meantime, 30 houses were found to have severe cracks and damage, therefore these 30 families had to be moved to any Selangorku house nearby. Although there are numerous causes for this, one of them can be the difficulty in hiring somebody with experience repairing home issues. Moreover, finding qualified individuals for in-home maintenance work has become more difficult in recent years. Therefore, a mobile application named "HOMERESC" Home Service System was developed to address all the issues and ensure the welfare of users. The name ‘HOMERESC’ was chosen to represent this application's ability to "rescue" all damaged homes. An Agile methodology has been used to build this system, ensuring the research’s goals are met and the development process goes smoothly. Hopefully, the HOMERESC mobile application could assist users in finding qualified individuals to perform house maintenance.

The verse 7 of Surah al-Tariq mentions human creation from semen that emerges between the backbone and the ribs. However, interpretations of the words al-sulbi and al-tara’ib in verse 7 in the verse have been debated among scholars due to their irrelevance to modern scientific discovery about human creation. This study aims to review various scholars' interpretations of the verse to determine whether the translation of meaning matches modern scientific facts. Library research methodology is used to analyse the explanations of the scholars. The findings reveal that some scholars support the Quran in interpreting the verse and others are against it. Among the view are the verse is incompatible with modern medical knowledge, assumptions of the meaning are made, the Quran does not directly refer to the production of semen, and the Quran refer to the child who comes out from between the backbone and the ribs which is the womb. Further studies need to be conducted to determine the exact meaning of the verse since the views seem unable to clarify the verse.

Cyber-attacks pose a severe threat to information security. Cyber awareness has become increasingly important as data usage and internet consumption continue to rise. Self-awareness about Cybersecurity is required to protect oneself from these possible threats. This phenomenon caused this study to identify the level of cybersecurity awareness among PERMATA Insan College students. This study has been conducted by giving a survey to PERMATA Insan College students with a range of students between 12 to 17 years old. The outcome shows that 75.2% of 69 students who answered the survey know more or less about cybersecurity. This study concludes that most PERMATA Insan College students have a basic understanding of cybersecurity.

The diet issue with the A&W food sets menu in Malaysia is developed mathematically in this study. The goal of the model is to calculate the most calories from the A&W food menu sets that a person can eat each day and yet meet all their nutritional needs. All daily food set menus in this mathematical model satisfied a person's requirements for total calories, carbohydrates, protein, and fats. An integer linear programming model is proposed and solved using the Excel Solver method based on the diet problem.

The response from netizens on social media regarding the men embracing skin care might often appear. Despite societal norms allowing men to take care of their skin, and it is a practice that should be available to all regardless of gender, the belief that skin care is primarily for women persists, fueled by negative stereotypes like 'toxic masculinity. This study aims to propose strategies to eliminate these society's negative stigma and harmful stereotypes surrounding men's skin care, through the various solutions from researchers and from the community. Researchers utilized descriptive qualitative methods with a gender theory and social reality approach. Purposive sampling interview techniques and Forum Group Discussion (FGD) were conducted in collecting data to explore and discover the strategies that have been carried out. Next, the data was processed and analyzed based on gender theory and social reality approach. The research results showed that the solution to deal with negative stigma in society comes from community aspirations, such as educational movements about skin care inclusivity for all genders and voicing gender equality in social media and advertising. This movement supported the concept of gender theory which believed that negative stigma stemmed from societal assumptions that had influenced each other. Therefore, strategies that came from the community could eliminate the prevailing negative stereotypes

The aim of this research is to explore the effects of long school hours on the student's daily life in managing their time. The study was undertaken through surveys and readings of related articles and research papers. On top of the daily lessons, madrasah students have in school, they tend to have extra classes and co-curricular activities (CCA) which cause them to end school later than the usual time. Long school hours come with many consequences. Among others, it affects the student's health in terms of being drained out and exhausted. This could affect the student's performance in school. Long school hours also affect students in terms of time management at home - time to rest, study, complete their homework and to spend with their family. This study concludes that long school hours do not only have an impact on the students' studies but also on other issues such as managing time for themselves and their family, and their productivity.

Beberapa siri yang mencetuskan isu umat Islam di Malaysia seringkali dikaitkan dengan Islamofobia biarpun pada hakikatnya ia telah menjankau kepada peringkat Islamodium. Isu cadangan pengajaran hadis 40 di sekolah-sekolah dan isu tuntutan oleh Nik Elan Zurina untuk menggugurkan lebih daripada 20 enakmen syariah Kelantan adalah contoh yang paling hampir. Lebih memburukkan lagi imej Islam di Malaysia kerana ada dalam kalangan umat Islam yang menyokong kedua-dua isu tersebut. Seiring dengan perkembangan hari ini, istilah Islamofobia menjadi popular dalam menterjemahkan gambaran tentang perspektif masyarakat terhadap Islam dan umatnya. Manakala Islamodium yang jarang digunapakai membawa maksud kebencian individu atau mana-mana kelompok yang menyatakan kebencian terbuka kepada Islam dan hal-hal yang berkaitan dengannya. Ini juga membuktikan unsur Islamofobia dan Islamodium wujud di Malaysia. Berdasarkan metodologi kajian kualitatif, maklumat kajian awal akan memberi fokus kepada kes-kes yang berlaku di Malaysia yang melibatkan isu terkini sehingga bulan Ogos tahun 2023. Hasil kajian awal mendapati bahawa golongan Islamofobia turut membawa naratif Islamodium secara langsung dalam ucapan mahupun tindakan mereka. Kesimpulan kajian turut menggesa kepada hukuman yang lebih berat kepada mana-mana pihak yang didapati bersalah mengikut akta kesalahan jenayah syariah. Untuk hal itu, peranan institusi Kehakiman di Malaysia serta Dewan Parlimen wajar mengekang isu Islamofobia dan Islamodium dengan mengembalikan kedaulatan, maruah dan kesucian Islam di Malaysia

Cooking oil is one of the goods that is often consumed by Indonesians, especially for household needs, such as cooking. The Central Statistics Agency and the Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association noted that demand for palm cooking oil, especially from households, tends to increase every year. The high level of cooking oil consumption results in more used cooking oil being produced. Used cooking oil can cause problems for the environment if not treated properly. Problems resulting from used cooking oil include damage to aquatic ecosystems, pollute the soil, and can clog waterways. Islamic boarding schools are one of the contributors to used cooking oil. This is due to the use of cooking oil which is high enough to supply the food needs of the many boarding school residents. In general, used cooking oil in Islamic boarding schools still cannot be processed properly. Based on these problems, the aim of this research is to make eco-crayons that use used cooking oil as an innovation for processing used cooking oil in Islamic boarding schools. Crayons are one of the equipment that are popular with students at the boarding school because using them can develop their creativity. The research results obtained are eco-crayons that have bright colours, are long lasting and easy to use. Thus, the presence of Crooilse can reduce used cooking oil waste and make it a useful tool for students.

Science and Mathematics are very enjoyable subjects if students can learn, understand, and apply them daily. However, many students are not interested in Mathematics compared to other subjects because it requires logical thinking and proving of basic concepts, where most students find it difficult to understand. A few gifted and talented Muslim students have a poor level of achievement in Mathematics. They think that Mathematics is a boring subject and thus unimportant in daily life. The main objective of this research is to develop Al-Khawarizmi Number Base Module for gifted and talented Muslim students at Kolej PERMATA Insan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. This module helps students to enhance their understanding and achievement in Mathematics. This module is divided into four themes, namely Number Basis, Complex Number, Linear Equations and Algebra. The students involved in this module are assessed through four assessment methods which are, first, students must complete all the module given based on specific topics. Second, students must play a game card based on specific topics for analyzing their speed-thinking and understanding level. Then, students are also assessed through a pre and post-test for the topics that they have learned in the module. Lastly, students should fill out a survey form to find out their level of improvement and achievement in Mathematics. Improving the understanding of knowledge of mathematics among gifted and talented Muslim students will also encourage students to cultivate the knowledge of mathematics throughout their lives as well.