Journal of Human Development and Communication (JoHDeC)
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Journal of Human Development and Communication (JoHDeC) is a refereed journal published by the Center for Communication Technology and Human Development, UniMAP. The main objective of JoHDeC is to provide an intellectual platform for the international scholars. JoHDeC aims to promote interdisciplinary studies in humanities and social science and become the leading journal in social science in the world. The journal publishes research papers in the fields of Operation Management, Strategic Management, Technology Management, Communication and Languages, ICT, Economy, Entrepreneurship and Technopreneur, Co-curriculum Education, Culture, Literature and Arts, Civilization and Religions, Psychology and Sociology, Occupational Health and Safety, Soft Skills and Leadership, Values and Patriotism and so on. The journal is published in online versions. JoHDeC publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical and notes. Special Issues devoted to important topics in humanities and social science will occasionally be published. Entrepreneurship innovation and research strategies, tactics and tools of both theoretical and practical nature are welcome.
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PublicationWas the travel bubble a successful idea? Investigation of Muslim-friendly budget hotels in Langkawi( 2024)During COVID-19 pandemic, various tourism activities were banned to prevent the widespread of the virus. Travel restrictions had a negative impact on the tourism sector. To save the travel industry, the Travel Bubble program was initiated in some destinations. In Malaysia, Langkawi Island was chosen as the pilot Travel Bubble program which started on September 16, 2021. This study aims to investigate the impact of the Travel Bubble, particularly on Muslim-friendly budget hotels, in two situations: during and one and a half years after the launching of Travel Bubble program. A qualitative method with semi-structured interviews was conducted with seven Muslim-friendly Budget Hotel managers. The findings revealed that the Travel Bubble program was initially helping boost the tourism sector. However, it only benefits several hotels, while others are still struggling. This research highlights the need to promote Muslim-friendly budget hotels’ survival. It contributes to national and local planning, particularly in the tourism sector in Langkawi.
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PublicationTowards sustainable healthcare in Malaysia: unveiling essential determinants( 2024)The need for a sustainable healthcare system in Malaysia has become more pressing due to the growing demand for healthcare services and changing societal requirements. This urgency is driven by the goals set under Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3), to be achieved by 2030. Malaysia faces significant challenges in its healthcare sector, closely linked to this global issue. The sustainability of healthcare services is intricately tied to the relationship of social support, cultural factors, and economic changes. Therefore, constructing resilient healthcare systems capable of withstanding unforeseen challenges, such as pandemics, necessitates a comprehensive approach that takes into account these multifaceted factors. This paper aims to introduce a conceptual framework centered around social support, cultural factors, and economic changes in the context of healthcare sustainability in Malaysia. This framework emphasizes the importance of robust social support systems, cultural competence, and economic adaptability in ensuring healthcare service sustainability. This study sheds light on the pivotal determinants of healthcare service sustainability, aligning with the objectives of SDG3. It highlights the urgent need for policy reforms, cross-sector collaboration, and economic alignment to effectively address these multifaceted challenges and ensure the achievement of healthy lives and well-being for all.
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PublicationThe impact of the big five personality traits on work engagement among Malaysian public universities academics( 2024)This study focuses on the public universities’ academics work engagement levels based on the individual personality traits that influences them. It is believed that individual personality has a credentials to a person’s attitude or features, which most of the time, being influenced by internal and external factors. Thus, in this study context, researchers’ intented to test academics’ personality while their engaging with their tasks. This study executed in Malaysia context, survey tested on 147 participants or said 147 academics. The participation indicates 64% of responses. Later, the responses of questionnaires were coded thru SPSS version 26. There are six analyses were executed in this study, namely descriptive analysis, normality analysis, reliability tests, Pearson correlation analysis, simple regression analysis and also multiple regression analysis. Results shows that Big Five personality model are interrelated and correlated with work engagement which aligned with previous studies, except for agreeableness personality that been contradicted with past research in this study context. There is high possibility due to various situational issues, such as in aspect of sampling method or misinterpretation by respondents. Moreover, this study tends to be a contribution to literature and stepping stone for more outcomes. Future studies were proposed.
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PublicationSafety knowledge - a systematic literature review( 2024)Safety is an imperative element within organisations, including the manufacturing industry in Malaysia, and prioritising safety knowledge is essential for establishing a secure working environment. This paper provides a comprehensive review of current research on safety knowledge, specifically focusing on the influential factors, given that this predictor has received serious attention in the occupational safety literature in manufacturing organisations. The review discusses the concept of safety knowledge, factors influencing safety knowledge and gaps in the literature in previous studies. The final section of the paper offers a discussion on potential avenues for future research and concludes with insights pertinent to this study’s findings.
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PublicationHealthcare technology management implications using artificial intelligence for healthcare industry( 2024)This research is designed to investigate the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Technology Management and to present its impacts on Employee Engagement among healthcare workers. The fast growth of data in healthcare has created an ideal environment for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Healthcare workers have experienced a paradigm shift brought on by Artificial Intelligence, which promises to increase the quality of services provided. This research ID of: RSCH ID-22-05617-MT2 under National Medical Research Registration under protocol: Protocol UniMAP TIOHTMUAIFEE