MJQR Vol 10(2), November 2024 < Back MJQR Vol 10(2), November 2024 Table of Contents: Personal Expression and Digital Expertise: Exploring Malaysian Students’ Multi-Modal Aspirations Through the Use of ArcGIS Story Maps (pg 133-168) Sally Anne Param, Danesh Prakash Chacko DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100201 Perceptions of Diploma Holder Nurses on Continuing Higher Education: A Qualitative Study (pg 145 - 154) Kaslen a/p Anthonysamy, Wan Hasliza Wan Mamat, Ashikin Atan,Merita Arini DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100202 New Generation Demands Flexibility: Are We Ready? (pg 155 - 168) Mohd Fazrul Bin Abdul Rahim, Rosmawani Binti Che Hashim DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100203 Addressing Financial Challenges in Malaysia and Enhancing Digital Financial Literacy: Insights from Practitioners (pg 169 - 181) Nur Shuhada Kamarudin, Noradilah Abdul Hadi, Azreen Jihan Che Mohd Hashim DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100204 An Overview of Ward Nurses' Spiritual Care Competency: A Systematic Review (pg 182 - 215) Mohamad Ashraf Mohd Asri, Nor’ain A. Rashid, Nur Anis Zarime DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100205 Women's Experiences in Overcoming Pain and Anxiety During Childbirth Using Shiatsu Massage: A Qualitative Approach (pg 216 - 228) Hestri Norhapifah, Mohamad Rodi Isa, Bahiyah Abdullah, Salina Mohamed DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100206 Exploring the Pros and Cons of ChatGPT from the Perspectives of Postgraduate Students: A Pilot Qualitative Study at a Graduate Business School in a Public University (pg 229 - 240) Shazanah Abdul Wahab, Suharti Ishak, Zaizatul Husna Zaidi and Sharizan Sharkawi DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100207 Rumours From the Perspective of Malaysia Retail Investors: A Qualitative Study (pg 241 - 258) Tin Shin Thed, Zaleha Othman DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100208 Chinese Broadcast Students and Envisionment of the Physical Characteristics of Male Antagonists in Film (pg 259 - 270) Lim Jew Kim DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100209 Marketing Agility – Does it Matter? A Systematic Review (pg 271 - 283) Ayesha Aqilah M. Hafifi and Nor Irvoni Mohd Ishar DOI: https://doi.org/10.61211/mjqr100210 Previous Next

MJQR Vol 7_1 < Back MJQR VOL. 7 (1), May 2021 Table of Contents: Self-oriented consumption: Exploring participation in wellness tourism as an identity marker among urban Indian women in the Klang Valley Sally Anne Param pg 5 - 14 Institutional Types in Malaysian Medical Tourism Ecosystem Norzayana Yusof, Herwina Rosnan pg 15 - 30 A Content Analysis of Islam-related News Coverage in Selected Malaysian Online Newspaper Isyaku Hassan, Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi pg 31 - 39 Explorative Research on Health Literacy and Self-care Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Azrina Ely Ahmad Azhari, Jim Chai, Claire Anderson pg 40 - 52 Life After Death: Healing After Sudden Loss of Loved Ones Nur Izzati Saring, Lee Ping, Chen pg 53 - 69 The Overview of Occupational Radiation Monitoring Management: Challenging Issues and Future Improvements Siti Farizwana Mohd Ridzwan, Marzuki Isahak, S. Elvarasi Selvarajah, Hamzaini Abdul Hamid pg 70 - 81 Entrepreneurial innovativeness and its influence on SMEs growth and development in Nigeria Bulugbe, Oluwasegun Tosin, Bulugbe, Oluwaseyi Kayode, Omoera, Charles I pg 82 - 94 Online Interview Tools for Qualitative Data Collection during COVID-19 Pandemic: Review of Web Conferencing Platforms' Functionality Chia Chi-Kuan, Simin Ghavifekr, Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak pg 95 - 106 Digital Literacy in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review on Methodological Approaches Md Hafizi Ahsan, Nurjeehan Ayub, Nur Shahirah Azman pg 107 - 125 Challenges in Virtual Data Collection Chong Su Li, Ng Soo Boon pg 126 - 132 Previous Next

MJQR Vol 3_2015 < Back MJQR VOL. 3, 2015 Preface A declaration of ontological and epistemological assumptions that ground and direct the research process, including sample selection, methodological choice and transferability of results, has become more and more important in the world of qualitative research. In line with Guba and Lincoln, we believe that methodological questions are secondary to questions of paradigm i.e. the basic belief system and view of the world that guide researchers in a fundamental way. It was with this thought that the Qualitative Research Association Malaysia (QRAM) in November 2013, convened the 7th International Qualitative Research Conference in Shah Alam, Malaysia with thetheme : Doing It Right : From Theory to Publication. One of the aims of the conference was to encourage researchers to reflect on and consider these ontological and epistemological assumptions which consciously or unconsciously have directed their ways of doing research besides serving as a platform for researchers to present interesting, and original qualitative research papers. The Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR) was first published in 2007. This being the third issue, QRAM has the pleasure of presenting two such contributions from the conference. Julie presents a thoughtful reflection on the issue that really hits the heart of scholarship and the role of theory in qualitative research using a simple three-question approach. The importance of critical, analytical and creative thinking within qualitative research are highlighted. How the performativity and governmentality theory are used to examine the qualitative research that are shaped in the 21st century is well articulated in her paper entitled: Shaping PhD Researchers: Fearless Intellectuals or Managed Employees? Currently, mixed methods research is attracting increasing interest among researchers. In response to this trend, this issue include a study that is qualitative driven mixed method design as we believe this will provide another dimension to ‘a mixed methods way of thinking’ that is ‘open, seeking richer,better understanding of important facets of the phenomena’. This initiative is part of a continuing dialogue about how an integration of qualitative and quantitative inquiry can be reported in response to questions arising inductively. The article on ‘Making Sense of Mixed Method Design in Health Research: Reconciliation of the Findings in a Study of the Doctors’ Decision Making Process in Engaging Male Patients in Health Checks’ illustrate how the qualitative findings from a grounded theory approach complement the findings from the qualitative survey thus providinga more complete picture of the doctors’ decision making process when engaging male patients in their health checks. With this paper Seng Fah has given us that very epistemological key with which we can open into the deep secret of how to understand the individualistic nature of qualitative approach and normative nature ofquantitative approach. As researchers we want to find out what we cannot see with our eyes and what is not observed directly e.g. people’s thoughts or feelings inspecific situation or what different phenomena mean to them. Thus in qualitative research, interviewing is the dominating way of collecting data. Unfortunately, much interviewing is done rather badly without coming close to VOL III, NO I, 2015 5 informants’ inner thoughts. This is a big concern as good analysis are only predicted by good data. Based on her doctoral study on ‘Science Students’ Self-Generated Analogical Reasoning of the Concept of Translation in Protein Synthesis’ Maria shares her journey in how she planned and implemented qualitative interviews. The importance of establishing rapport and being prepared is highlighted. In addition, how she managed the interviewing session is detailed and useful advice is included in her paper. The need to practice many times was emphasised in order to perfect the art of interviewing. Soon Boon’s article, ‘Conception of Thoughtful Teaching by Four Master Teachers in Malaysia’ explores how teachers teaching the Revised Secondary Science Curriculum (RSSC) implement the curriculum using case study design. The outcome of the study revealed that each of the participants has their own distinct characteristics and strategies of teaching. Major principles in RSSC were adhered to but not the prescriptive model provided by the Department of Education. The study demonstrated a need to realise and acknowledge that teachers’ personal characteristic plays a part in deciding how to teach and in determining the effectiveness of their teaching. The expansive field of qualitative research, offers an exciting possibility to generate meaningful knowledgefrom individuals’ experience and to illuminate the basic social process that explained events on a deeper level as illustrated by the above articles. There are still many interesting research questions waiting for exploration in - depth by interested and competent qualitative scholar. One of the aims of the journal is to strengthen the awareness and impact of qualitative research and its conduct. It is not an easy job owing to the domination of paradigm that favours numbers. Nevertheless, who says that it must be easy? Researchers are extraordinary well educated people and know how to work hard. We must continue to gain insights into the ontology, epistemology and methodology of qualitative research works. Although the journal is still a new journal to many researchers within the country and around the world, we hope that together, the authors, editors, readers, reviewers and editorial board members will influence colleagues and researchers the world over to send manuscripts to the journal. We also hope that the contents of this third issue of the MJQRhas provided readings thatis worth considering and has contribute to methodological awareness. We would like to thank all the reviewers for their excellent work and the authors for their contribution. We expect that MJQR will soon be indexed with SCOPUS, which will provide a higher platform for the authors and the readers, with a comprehensive overview of the most recent developments in qualitative research. The Editorial Board 2015 Table of Contents: Download Full Journal Editorial Board & Preface Pg 01-05 Shaping PhD Researchers: Fearless Intellectuals or Managed Employees? Pg 06-22 Julie White Making Sense of Mixed Method Design in Health Research: Reconciliation of the Findings in a Study of the Doctors’ Decision-Making Process in Engaging Male Patients in Health Checks Pg 23-32 Seng Fah Tong, Wah Yun Low Planning and Implementing Qualitative Interviewing to Extract Students’ Analogical Reasoning Pg 32-43 Maria Salih Conception of Thoughtful Teaching by Four Master Teachers in Malaysia Pg 44-59 Ng Soo Boon Previous Next

MJQR Vol 5_2 < Back MJQR VOL 5 (2), November 2019 Preface The evolution of technology in the current Fourth Industrial Revolution has been accelerating in recent decades, with smaller, more interconnected hard-ware devices and software applications becoming the norm. The more we think about revolutionary advancements in technology, the more we think about what it means to be human. It is exciting to think about what technology can do, but it also raises concerns around ethics, trust, privacy and even spirituality. Due to the rise in consumers’ privacy concerns of invasion of data privacy and the government enforced regulations on data protection, Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) has been used increasingly to protect consumers’ personal data. However how this was perceived and does this affect employee working processes were questions that were asked in our first paper. An insight into the employees’ experience in implementing PETs is shared and keys to successful PETs implementation in protecting personal data is highlighted. Since the first industrial revolution. starting way back in the late 18th century, and through the millennia, the industrial revolution continues to influence other areas like sports. Being active in sports has been proven to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. However, is it the same for student athletes who faced a unique set of challenges due to the pressure and demand exerted from both academic and sports? Our second paper by Kavidas and Cheang explored the experience encountered by student athletes in dealing and managing these psychological challenges. Three ways of managing the challenges were identified with an emphasis on how the student athletes use their own lived experience and lessons learned from their past as a way of coping mechanism was reported. Looking at the current lifestyle, billions of people are sharing something online every single day. The result? Data. Lots and lots of data. Thus, plagiarism which has been pervasive over the past decades, are increasing on an international scale, since the availability of resources from the internet could easily be plagiarized. The article entitled: Ethical issues in qualitative research among postgraduate students in Malaysia highlighted some of the most common ethical issues including plagiarism that arise in qualitative research studies, why this has happened, and how to overcome these important issues across institutions. Another aspect of life that is worth reflecting is about peace in the eyes of young children. Ever since the end of the Cold War, The United Nations, through its Peacekeeping army has faced many challenges especially with the rise of civil wars in the 1990s.The final paper entitled; Understanding of peace and peace building among young children parents and teachers in several preschools in Malaysia augurs well with the efforts of the Ministry of Education to bring forth a harmonious and just society as Malaysian children was found to have an innate positivity towards peace and if cultivated from young, would definitely create a more peaceful world of tomorrow. The study also uncovered that Malaysian teachers and parents are generally supportive of peace-building efforts and believe in taking self-initiated actions to generate a peaceful environment. We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work and relate to one another. The Fourth Industrial Revolution may look and feel like an exogenous force with the power of a tsunami, but in reality, there is a critical and central question: how to use it and where to draw the line? Qualitative research is clearly ideally suited to explore the nature and characteristics of the phenomenon, particularly given the intangible element involved. This issue of MJQR has attempt to include a variety of issues indirectly connected to this revolution which we hope has provided readings that is worth considering and has contributed food for thoughts for you. It is noted that we are finally at the end of 2019. Before we welcome 2020, the Editorial team would like to take this opportunity to thank all the paper contributors, reviewers, and readers for the support without which the journal would not have continue as a platform for qualitative research works. Khatijah Lim Abdullah EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 2019 Table of Contents: MJQR Vol.5 No.2 2019 Editorial_Board_& Preface 01-05 Understanding Employees' Perception towards Personal Data Protection through Their Work Processes in Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Adoption May Fen Gan, Hui Na Chua, Irene Ai Lian Tan, Siew Fan Wong Pg 06-21 An Understanding of the Psychological Challenges Faced by Student-Athletes and How they Manage Shamir Das a/l K.N. Kavidas, Alexius Cheang, Weng Onn Pg 22-30 Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research Among Postgraduate Students in Malaysia Nurshaidah Mohamad & Nur Sofurah Md. Faiz Pg 31-40 Methodological Dilemma In Qualitative Research In Education Rohaida Mohd Saat & Hidayah Mohd Fadzil Pg 41-46 Understanding of Peace and Peace Building Among Young Children, Parents and Teachers in Several Pre-Schools in Malaysia Ng Soo Boon, Siew Siew Kim, Regina Joseph Cyril, Pg 47-58 Previous Next

MJQR Vol 7_2 < Back MJQR VOL. 7 (2) November 2021 Table of Contents: Visiting Halal Restaurants: The Perceptions of Non-Muslim Postgraduate Students in Malaysia’s Public University Amarul Arif Mohd Shuhaimi, Muhammad Shahrim Ab Karim pg 5 - 16 Counterfeit Products: The Role of Society in Educating Its Consumption Nurhidayah Rosely, Raja Nerina Raja Yusof, Haslinda Hashim pg 17 - 31 All-Embracing Nurture: Understanding the Child-Rearing Experience of Muslim Converts from Interracial Marriages in Malaysia Amira Jalilah Binti Roslan, Jasmine Puah Jia Min, Alexius Cheang Weng Onn pg 32 -44 The Inevitable Journey: Understanding the Conversion Process of Muslim Converts in Malaysia and How They Overcame the Challenges from Interracial Marriages Jasmine Puah Jia Min, Amira Jalilah Binti Roslan, Alexius Cheang Weng Onn pg 45 -58 Does Gender Matter? Leadership Styles of Women Entrepreneurs in Penang, Malaysia Wong Teik Aun, Dorthy Shaleni Paul pg 59 - 70 Improving knowledge management efficiency and tax administration performance through leadership styles and skills Umale Okoh, Muzianah Mansor, Marhaiza Ibrahim pg 70 - 84 Examining Post-Pandemic Behavioural Change in Managing Team Agility: A Study of Team Leaders in Multinational Corporations in Malaysia Cheah U-Meng, Dewi A. Sapuan pg 85 - 98 A Preliminary Analysis on Novice Science Teachers towards the Integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in Science Laboratory Nurshamshida Md Shamsudin, Melor Mohd Yunos, Sharipah Ruzaina Syed Aris pg 99 - 105 Maslow’s Theory of Needs, Human Behaviour, and COVID-19 Non-Compliance: A Conceivable Triad Manfred Mortell pg 106 - 119 The Role of Theory in Qualitative Research - From Metatheory to Local Theory Tong Seng Fah, Lee Khuan, Lim Pek Hong pg 120 - 130 Previous Next

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