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Lexical Complexity, Interactive Competence And Participation Style Of Esl Learners In Face-To-Face And Online Discussions / Chew Shin Yi, Shin Yi Chew

Student Works (2010-2019)

To gain a better understanding of the potential of synchronous online discussions, this study compared the ESL learners’ participation styles and discourse which displayed lexical complexity and interactive competence in online and face-to-face discussions. The influence of the learners’ personality and language proficiency in different discussion settings was also investigated. The Ecological Model of the Communication Process (Foulger, 2004) was used as a theoretical framework in this study. The type of personality focused on in this study was the extroversion and introversion of the learners while the language proficiency of the participants of this study was either high-intermediate or low-intermediate. …

An Exploratory Study On Utilization Of Organic Farming For Sustainable Agriculture At Selected Farms In Malaysia And India / Prasad A/L Vasudevon, Prasad Vasudevon

Student Works (2010-2019)

Industrial agriculture has become the prominent agriculture system worldwide. In this system, farmers have become less dependent to environmental processes in shaping food production systems. They begin to adapt monoculture farming and rely on increasing quantities of agrochemicals, automated machineries, hybrid seeds and, more recently, Genetically modified crops. However, these practices have caused environmental consequences such as depletion of biodiversity, soil degradation, pollution and global warming. Furthermore concentration and vertical integration of corporate undermines farmer’s participation in the agrifood system. Farmers merely act as technology adopters and passive producers. In this system, farmers’ knowledge and innovations are impeded. In addition …

Cross–Language Transfer Of Phonological And Morphological Awareness Among Young Malay Second Language Learners / Anne Benedict Nair, Anne Benedict Nair

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study seeks to investigate cross-language transfer of phonological and morphological awareness among young Malay learners who are learning English as their second language and have Malay as their L1. The study examines the relationship between phonological and morphological awareness tasks and performance on English and Malay spelling tests. The data consists of responses to 4 spelling tests and 11 awareness tasks. The data for the study was drawn from a sample of Malay learners aged seven to nine from three Malaysian urban schools. Two types of studies were undertaken, a quantitative study and a qualitative study. The quantitative study …

Biodiversity Database / Agan Adun Shashi Mohan, Shashi Mohan Agan Adun

Student Works (2010-2019)

There is a growing interest in academia to provide biodiversity data to both the scientific community and the public. Biodiversity Informatics Laboratory Portal was developed to provide useful information to both scientists, who can easily navigate and find all parasite related resources in one place, and bioinformaticians, who are provided with interoperable resources containing data which can be mined and integrated. This thesis demonstrates how Web service technology provide the ability to create a dynamic integration of multiple heterogenous databases while maintaining the existing database schemas and not losing control over the administration of the databases.

Acomparative Study Of Vowels In The Acehnese Language Spoken In Kedah, Malaysia And Aceh, Indonesia / Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf

Student Works (2010-2019)

Acehnese is still spoken in Kampung Aceh, Kedah, Malaysia (hereafter, KpA), by Acehnese descents who settled in the area in the late 18th century. Today, they comprise the second to the sixth generations. This study aims to describe oral Acehnese vowels to provide more systematic description of these vowels produced by Acehnese speakers in KpA and as a comparison to Acehnese speakers in Aceh, Indonesia (hereafter, Ach) at the present time. The vowels are based on Asyik’s (1987) description of Acehnese vowels that comprise ten monophthongs: front vowels /i/, /e/, /ɛ/, central vowels /ɯ/, /ǝ/, /ʌ/, /a/, and back vowels …

Scientific Realism, Relativism And The Problem Of Theory Choice In Science / Tee Sim Hui, Sim Hui Tee

Student Works (2010-2019)

Theory choice in science is a central and fascinating issue in the literature of philosophy of science that has been argued from different perspectives. One of the important problems in the thesis of theory choice is the rationality of theory choice. Interestingly, philosophers of science incline to defend the rationality of theory choice, regardless of their philosophical standpoint, by demonstrating that the criteria of choice are plausible and rational in promoting scientific progress. This study attempts to discuss and analyze the implications of the thesis of theory choice in scientific realism and relativism, which is a lacuna awaited to be …

Quorum Sensing And Quorum Quenching Abilities Of Selected Bacteria Isolated From Antarctic / See-Too Wah Seng, Wah Seng See-Too

Student Works (2010-2019)

Quorum sensing (QS) is a phenomenon which refers to bacterial cell-to-cell communication in a population manner. QS regulates diverse activities in bacteria. Bacteria that possess QS activity communicate through secreted signal molecules or autoinducer. The Gram-negative bacteria and archaeon use acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) as a QS signal to achieve regulation through the luxI-luxR homolog system, wheareas Gram-positive bacteria use small peptides as autoinducers. Some of the Proteobacteria use quinolone compound as signaling molecules. Quorum quenching (QQ) on the other hand refers to interference of QS that inactivates the signaling molecules. Even though QS and QQ were extensively studied in …

Igal:The Traditional Performing Arts Of The Bajau Laut In Semporna, Sabah / Hafzan Zannie Hamza, Hamza Hafzan Zannie

Student Works (2010-2019)

This thesis examines the concept and meaning of igal, an indigenous dance tradition of the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah. Igal or ‘dance’ to the Bajau Laut community signifies more than just a ‘dance’. This thesis posits that igal represents Bajau Laut’s culture, heritage, worldview, and cultural memory; through its epistemology and the construction of its form and content. The practice and performance of igal in Bajau Laut cultural landscape articulates the psychological impression of concept and meaning, and is signified as the Bajau Laut restored behavior. Thus, it is necessary to uncover the concept and meaning of igal …

Uslub Metafora Dalam Al-Qur'an : Kajian Terhadap Surah Al-Kahfi / Siti Sarah Binti Izham, Siti Sarah Izham

Student Works (2010-2019)

Kajian ini merupakan kajian yang memenuhi madrasah balaghah al-Qur’an iaitu dengan memberi fokus kepada perbahasan mengenai metafora dalam surah al-Kahfi. Kajian ini dijalankan bagi mencapai beberapa objektif iaitu menjelaskan berkaitan metafora menurut bahasa dan ahli sarjana, mengemukakan elemen-elemen menurut Balaghah Arab yang membentuk metafora dalam al-Qur’an, mengidentifikasikan metafora yang wujud pada setiap penceritaan kisah dalam surah al-Kahfi, mengklasifikasikan ayat-ayat metafora dalam surah al-Kahfi dan seterusnya menganalisis bentuk-bentuk metafora padanya. Dalam usaha mencapai objektif tersebut, kajian ini telah menggunakan metode kualitatif meliputi kajian perpustakaan dan dokumentasi serta sumber-sumber yang berautoriti bagi menerbitkan kefahaman metafora dalam al-Qur’an khususnya surah al-Kahfi. Data-data tersebut …

A Systemic-Functional Investigation Of Register And Genre In Model Texts For English Language Writing Instruction / Ho Theen Theen, Theen Theen Ho

Student Works (2010-2019)

No abstract provided.

Probabilistic Properties And Statistical Inference For A Family Of Generalised And Related Distributions / Liew Kian Wah, Kian Wah Liew

Student Works (2010-2019)

Three generalised distributions are studied in this thesis from different aspects. The Hurwitz-Lerch zeta distribution (HLZD) that generalises the logarithmic distribution and a class of distributions that follows the power law is considered. To investigate the effects of parameters on the stochastic properties of the HLZD, stochastic orders between members in this large family are established. A relationship between the tail behaviours of the HLZD and that of a class of generalised logarithmic distribution is highlighted. The HLZD has shown good flexibilities in empirical modelling. A robust probability generating function based estimation method using Hellinger-type divergence is implemented in data-fitting …

Analisis Kesopanan Bahasa Masyarakat Arab Di Dalam Animasi Tanah Liat / Muhammad Faisal Bin Hashim, Muhammad Faisal Hashim

Student Works (2010-2019)

Kajian ini membincangkan mengenai kesopanan masyarakat Arab yang terdapat di dalam animasi tanah liat Arab. Hal ini kerana kesopanan merupakan aspek yang penting di dalam sesuatu komunikasi. Melalui kesopanan, ia dapat melihat kesesuaian ungkapan-ungkapan tersebut berdasarkan kepada konteks perbualan atau situasi. Ini secara tidak langsung dapat meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap budaya masyarakat Arab bertutur dan mengelak daripada berlakunya salah faham atau maklumat. Persoalan yang timbul ialah adakah ungkapan-ungkapan sopan yang terdapat di dalam animasi mematuhi Prinsip Kesopanan Leech? Oleh itu, kajian ini dijalankan adalah bertujuan untuk melihat unsur-unsur kesopanan yang terdapat di dalam animasi tanah liat Arab dan mengkaji ungkapan-ungkapan sopan …

Pola Nada Bahasa Cina Murid Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina / Hoo Sze Hooi, Sze Hooi Hoo

Student Works (2010-2019)

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pola nada murid-murid tahun tiga di sebuah sekolah jenis kebangsaan Cina. Selain itu, kajian ini membandingkan pola nada mengikut jantina dan bahasa yang digunakan oleh murid di rumah sejak kecil, iaitu bahasa Cina atau bahasa Inggeris. Kaedah pengumpulan data kajian ini adalah merakam pembacaan perkataan uji oleh subjek. Seramai 60 orang murid tahun tiga dipilih secara rawak mudah sebagai subjek kajian. Perkataan yang diuji dalam kajian ini ialah silabel tunggal yang dipilih dari buku teks Bahasa Cina tahun tiga. Analisis kajian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan perisian Mini Speech Lab (2.0) yang mempunyai fungsi rakaman dan …

A Comparison Of Ethnobiological Knowledge Between The Mah Meri And Temuan Tribes In Selangor / Azliza Mad Anuar, Azliza Mad Anuar

Student Works (2010-2019)

No abstract provided.

Are Ballot Titles Biased: Partisanship In California's Supervision Of Direct Democracy, Christopher S. Elmendorf, Douglas M. Spencer

Publications

This study investigates whether and if so under what conditions the California attorney general (AG), who authors the ballot title and summary (label) for statewide ballot initiatives, writes ballot language that is biased rather than impartial. State law demands an impartial label, but commentators frequently complain that the AG chooses misleading language to bolster (undermine) measures that the AG or the AG's party supports (opposes). In this Article, using a convenience sample of students from several universities, we measure ordinary observers' perceptions of bias in ballot labels for initiatives dating back to 1974. Separately, we calculate an objective measure of …

Technological Cost As Law In Intellectual Property, Harry Surden

Publications

Changes in the scope of IP legal rights are generally thought to be linked to changes in positive law. This Article argues that shifts in the scope of IP laws are often driven by changes in technological feasibility and not by changes in positive law. Diminishing technological constraint is an under-acknowledged factor driving changes in substantive IP law.

More specifically, there are certain activities that are core to IP law. Such activities include, for example, the copying of creative works in copyright (e.g. duplicating books or music), or the manufacturing of products in patent law. Traditionally, IP legal theory has …

Book Review, Peter H. Huang

Publications

This review of Leo Katz's book, Why the Law is So Perverse, addresses three questions. First, does Katz draw the appropriate normative conclusions about legal perversities based on their connections to social choice theory? In other words, what are the legal ethics and professionalism implications of his book? Second, how does each of the legal perversities in the book follow from a particular social choice theory result? In other words, what is the precise theoretical connection between each of the legal perversities discussed and an impossibility theorem in social choice theory? Third, can we reinterpret our understanding of the …

Contract As Pattern Language, Erik F. Gerding

Publications

Christopher Alexander’s architectural theory of a "pattern language" influenced the development of object-oriented computer programming. This pattern language framework also explains the design of legal contracts. Moreover, the pattern language rubric explains how legal agreements interlock to create complex transactions and how transactions interconnect to create markets. This pattern language framework helps account for evidence, including from the global financial crisis, of failures in modern contract design.

A pattern represents an encapsulated conceptual solution to a recurring design problem. Patterns save architects and designers from having to reinvent the wheel; they can use solutions that evolved over time to address …

Outsourcing Success : Determining Its Critical Managerial Factors In Services Industry / Nilakshi W.K. Galahitiyawe, Nilakshi W.K. Galahitiyawe

Student Works (2010-2019)

Outsourcing is gaining increasing importance as a form of business collaboration. Outsourcing in the services sector involves transferring total or partial ownership of performing the business activity(ies) to a vendor(s). To ensure the success of outsourcing, the integration of the tasks between the firm and the vendor must be well and efficiently managed. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that need to be managed in the process of integration of outsourcing tasks. This study identified that managing organizational dependency and governance in the process of the exchange of resources are the most fundamental aspects of outsourcing …

Self-Regulated Strategy Development In Esl Writing For Academic Purposes / Grace Regina Devi A/P J.W. Michael, J.W. Michael Grace Regina Devi

Student Works (2010-2019)

Where writing in a second language (L2) is concerned, the task becomes even more complex and demanding because second language writers are often hindered by complications that arise due to proficiency in the target language (TL), knowledge of the target language genres and the sociocultural expectations that are associated with them. However, there is evidence to indicate that an interactive, and scaffolded development of strategies for writing and self-regulation of the writing process through explicit strategy instruction such as Self- Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) instruction, can positively affect student performance across writing genres. The present study contributes to an existing …

The Conservation Of Biodiversity In Malaysia: Options For An Integrative Statutory Framework / Sarah Aziz Abdul Ghani Aziz, Abdul Ghani Aziz Sarah Aziz

Student Works (2010-2019)

This thesis lies hinged on the conclusion embedded in the National Biodiversity Policy 1998 (“NBP”), that there is no single comprehensive legislation in Malaysia which relates to biological diversity conservation and management as a whole. The NBP goes on to state that the existing legislative framework is sectoral, to an extent restrictive causing some deficiencies, due to an absence of an ntegrative approach across sectors, lacking consideration of the overall objectives of conservation and comprehensive coverage of biological diversity issues. This stems from the provisions of the Constitution of Malaysia 1957 which has unwittingly led to legislative non-uniformity.

Politeness In Making Complaints Amongst College Students / Lim Sheau Wei, Sheau Wei Lim

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study focuses on the politeness in making complaints among college students. Focusing on 15 male and 15 female Chinese Malaysia respondents who are studying in a private college in Malacca, data was extracted via two approaches. First, a set of tasks were provided to the participants. They were asked to respond to those tasks accordingly. All the activities took place within the classroom setting and all their responses were tape-recorded. Data were transcribed orthographically and the responses were analysed according to Olshtain and Weinbach’s (1987) framework of the Notion of Severity of the Complaint and Lakoff’s (1975) framework of …

Five Year Olds Doing Science And Technology: How Teachers Shape The Conversation, Anne Thwaite, Graham Mckay

Research outputs 2013

This paper presents an analysis of a series of lessons observed and recorded over nine weeks in a pre-primary classroom where children were undertaking science and technology activities. Using a functional discourse analysis, we describe how teachers use various strategies to structure the discourse to facilitate children's learning in this area. These strategies include various methods of controlling the topic and discourse participants, techniques involving questioning, ways of dealing with vocabulary and constructing inclusive relationships with children. We propose that explication of these discourse strategies is a valuable research tool for pre-service and new teachers who are evolving their own …

How Mean Is The Mean?, Craig P. Speelman, Marek Mcgann

Research outputs 2013

In this paper we voice concerns about the uncritical manner in which the mean is often used as a summary statistic in psychological research. We identify a number of implicit assumptions underlying the use of the mean and argue that the fragility of these assumptions should be more carefully considered. We examine some of the ways in which the potential violation of these assumptions can lead us into significant theoretical and methodological error. Illustrations of alternative models of research already extant within Psychology are used to explore methods of research less mean-dependent and suggest that a critical assessment of the …

Creativity In An Online Community As A Response To The Chaos Of A Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Cynthia Witney, Lelia Green, Leesa Costello, Vanessa Bradshaw

Research outputs 2013

No abstract provided.

Employability Skill Development In Work-Integrated Learning: Barriers And Best Practice, Denise Jackson

Research outputs 2013

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is widely considered instrumental in equipping new graduates with the required employability skills to function effectively in the work environment. Evaluation of WIL programs in enhancing skill development remains predominantly outcomes-focused with little attention to the process of what, how and from whom students acquire essential skills during work placement. This paper investigates best practice in the classroom and placement activities which develop employability skills and identifies factors impeding skill performance during WIL, based on survey data from 131 undergraduates across different disciplines in an Australian university. What students actually experienced during placement, or what they felt …

Identifying Students Requiring English Language Support: What Role Can A Pela Play?, Anne J. Harris

Research outputs 2013

The number of higher education providers implementing a post-entry English Language Assessment (PELA) has increased exponentially in the past six years. This uptake has been driven largely by the “Good Practice Principles”, the TEQSA Act 2011, and TEQSA’s Quality Assessment on English Language Proficiency. Evidence suggests that at least 50% of Australian universities now offer some form of PELA, but few compel students to complete it. This paper discusses four years of learning that took place in one university, beginning with trialling a range of PELAs through to the endorsement of a short written task in all undergraduate courses. It …

Zero To Eight: Young Children And Their Internet Use, Donell Holloway, Lelia Green, Sonia Livingstone

Research outputs 2013

EU Kids Online has spent seven years investigating 9-16 year olds’ engagement with the internet, focusing on the benefits and risks of children’s internet use. While this meant examining the experiences of much younger children than had been researched before EU Kids Online began its work in 2006, there is now a critical need for information about the internet-related behaviours of 0-8 year olds. EU Kids Online’s research shows that children are now going online at a younger and younger age, and that young children’s “lack of technical, critical and social skills may pose [a greater] risk” (Livingstone et al, …

Isaac Of Nineveh's Contribution To Syriac Theology: An Eschatological Reworking Of Greek Anthropology, Jason Scully

Dissertations (1934 -)

This dissertation responds to an explicitdesideratum from Robert Beulay, who, in his book La Lumière sans forme, calls for a presentation of Isaac's thought with special attention to his sources.

Contrary to the belief of older scholarship, I conclude that Isaac's anthropology and eschatology are much more than a Syriac repetition of Greek Evagrian thought; rather, they are influenced by John the Solitary, a Syriac author who has received less scholarly attention. Although Isaac refers to Evagrius, as well as Pseudo-Dionysius and Pseudo-Macarius, to define specific terminology, the influence of John the Solitary permeates all areas of Isaac's thought.

The …

Undergraduate Catalog, Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.