This paper discusses moral education which should begin by focussing on what exactly is meant by the term “moral human being” in Character Education. This is because whatever approach is used has to be based on the exact and clear understanding of the moral human being himself. A moral human being should posses the components categorised as concept, that is, the rules and principles which are deemed necessary to be used in actions and feelings or emotions which support the belief that a concept or action should be carried out. Apart from that, a moral human being should have the moral knowledge of the surroundings, know how to interact and act according to the decisions made. Character education will enable one to be a moral human being who should know the good, desire the good and do good.
Statistical models for predicting the solar radiation have been developed. In any prediction of the solar radiation, an understanding of its characteristics is of fundamental importance. This study presents an investigation of a relationship between solar radiation and surface temperature in Perlis, Northern Malaysia for the year of 2006. To achieve this, the data are presented in daily averaged maximum and minimum surface temperature, and daily averaged solar radiation. Since the scatter plots represent the straight line, the linear regression model was selected to estimate the solar radiation. It was found that the linear correlation coefficient value is 0.7473 shows that a strong linear relationship between solar radiation and surface temperature. The analysis of variance R2 is 0.5585 that is; about 56 percent of the variability in temperature is accounted for by the straight-line fit to solar radiation. Based on the results, the fitted model is adequate to represent the estimation of solar radiation.
Moral structure represents one's accumulative knowledge, experiences and moral feeling on the search of moral meaning throughout their life. In the field of moral psychology, psychological dilemma was repeatedly use as a device to assess and to engage individuals in moral discourse. This article focused on the study exploring the Intelligent Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Spiritual Quotient (SQ) components embedded on the Malay Muslim moral structure presented in a series of moral dilemma. Data was taken from cognitive psychology points of view via an assessment processes employing quantitative and qualitative approaches to investigate the appropriateness of the dilemma presented, and the representation of the moral elements embedded in each dilemma penetrating Malay cultural context, believe system, tradition as well as religious value. The overall result of the study is highlighted, with great emphasis given to the strengths and weaknesses of employing hypothetical event on assessing students' moral reasoning as well as describing the process involving the integration of IQ, EQ and SQ components in the search of moral meaning in one's life. Hence, this leads us towards implementing psychological dilemma from the moral cognition perspective to benefit pedagogical practices in promoting moral development of the Malay Muslim students.
Utilizations of Infographics for Dissatisfied Netizens towards Zakat Institutions in Malaysia ABSTRACT Resentment towards zakat institutions in Malaysia is viral issues among netizens. Netizens’ dissatisfaction towards the institutions includes proportions of zakat distribution, service quality, consumer attitude and trust in the institution. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the potentials of infographics as an effective communication tool to provide accurate information and to address issues and concerns raised by the netizens. This study was qualitatively conducted via observation checklists on the institutions’ social media platforms as part of their initiatives to eradicate poverty. This study employed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) method to determine the effectiveness of infographics in communicating and delivering the intended information. The findings showed that the institutions’ participation in social media was still at an infant stage and has not been fully utilized. Nevertheless, the use of infographics was successful in presenting details, particularly broad and complicated ones and, in assisting users to retain facts. In terms of colour combination options in the infographics, it has played essential roles in attracting users and presenting a wide range of information. Subsequently, several recommendations on the use of infographics as a valuable tool of communication are put forth in addressing the netizens’ issues and concerns towards zakat institutions in Malaysia. Keywords: Infographic, netizen, institution, zakat, Malaysia.
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