Suddenly just remember my colleagues

miss u all....zurina(purple one) will came here after raya..insyaallah...
sis fatinah my mentor..n sis sham....
me with sis mas-currently doing phd in perth
almost all my facultymate in 2006..kapas island
shukri..now doing phd in IIUM

azura..will further phd too soon...
me wih jas(bradford),Ila(now in manchester too-give path first to her hubby,she coming soon) n fiza(salford-soon)
faizal now doing phd too in brisbane
hazlina now doing phd in UUM...very wonderful woman as I know...
jafri now in brunel...doing phd in system dynamics

'SELAMAT BERJUANG SAHABAT2KU..SEMOGA ALLAH BERKATI KALIAN..'

Now I know....

After 9 months I was here...yesterday I just 'knock to my heart'to look deeply my sv's thesis at library....Here, as postgraduates student, we were allowed to borrow the thesis as 'hourly loan'...it means that we can't remove the thesis from library...and I have to ask from the information desk and give the ID card for record purpose.During I took the thesis is ok, smooth procedure..but during return time I had to face long queue due to new students also need to get their password and etc etc through information desk...just imagine I have to stand and line up more than 20 minutes just to return the thesis !!!!'in fasting month....yes, of course I have to be more patient...but I'm the person who is easy to get tired...never mind..as long as I got something from the thesis....Now I just realised that my both of sv did on QUALITATIVE research where I had guess for some long time...more to philospohical research....wow...it means I should provided strong literature review and their analysis part is not too critical stages- I assume that based on both of my sv's thesis...my main sv did on ethnography approach and my core sv did on critical research approach.....whatever the research appoach...that is not easy too ...must be hardwork and be smart.....YA ALLAH PLEASE... make me strong and dynamic student..insyaallah...

End Note X2 Couse

Just back from attend EndNote course...luckily the instructor-Mrs Anne Sherwin demonstrated the latest version X2...after this I hope my confident level will increase to use EndNote..Actually I've tried the EndNote currently and was ongoing and the latest version is more easy....Since Ramadhan and now,until Syawal just around the corner...my eyes always sleepy except when I look at blogs...what was Asmah said in her blogs is right too for me...when do phd works I tendency to sleepy compare I'll update my blogs...however my head always think deeply for my research question-sometimes until to my sleep dreams.....masyaallah.... and maybe my research got relates with blogs tools. Hopefully before raya I got the final idea...yearhhhh..

Job-ready graduates

UNIVERSITY curriculum needs to keep up with today’s service-based economy.

In response to this, 11 Malaysian universities have adopted the Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME) initiative launched by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry and IBM.

They are Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Universiti Malaysia Pahang.

Also taking part are three private institutions, Multimedia University, Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation, and INTI International University College.

SSME was first launched in North Carolina State University in the United States in 2006, and this is the first time universities in Malaysia are adopting the programme.

SSME is a multi-disciplinary research and academic effort aimed at helping students move from university to the workplace.

It is aimed at ensuring that students excel in the multi-disciplinary field of services management.

Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili launched the programme at an Innovation Forum held in Kuala Lumpur last Monday.

In his speech, Dr Ongkili said that innovation is one of the key factors of SSME.

“To innovate, you must be creative and know what is happening in the global scenario.”

He added that economies in the global markets are shifting towards being more service-based so businesses have to focus on service innovation to maintain profits.

Higher Education Department director-general Prof Datuk Dr Radin Umar Radin Sohadi represented Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin at the function.

At a press conference later, Prof Radin said that SSME was aimed at making students as ready as possible for the job.

“The government will continue to implement various programmes to create a trained and competitive workforce,” he said.

(The Star, 21 September 2008. ms E17, Campus)


Date Submitted : 21-9-2008
Related File : Job ready graduates (The Star).jpg

source: http://www.usm.my/en/berita-penuh.asp?id=6098

Structure of Research

Most research projects share the same general structure. You might think of this structure as following the shape of an hourglass. The research process usually starts with a broad area of interest, the initial problem that the researcher wishes to study. For instance, the researcher could be interested in how to use computers to improve the performance of students in mathematics. But this initial interest is far too broad to study in any single research project (it might not even be addressable in a lifetime of research). The researcher has to narrow the question down to one that can reasonably be studied in a research project. This might involve formulating a hypothesis or a focus question. For instance, the researcher might hypothesize that a particular method of computer instruction in math will improve the ability of elementary school students in a specific district. At the narrowest point of the research hourglass, the researcher is engaged in direct measurement or observation of the question of interest.

READ MORE

SOURCE: http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/strucres.php

The Relationship Between the Research Question, Hypotheses, Specific Aims, and Long-Term Goals of the Project

Research Question is a statement that identifies the phenomenon to be studied. For example, “What resources are helpful to new and minority drug abuse researchers?”

To develop a strong research question from your ideas, you should ask yourself these things:

Do I know the field and its literature well?
What are the important research questions in my field?
What areas need further exploration?
Could my study fill a gap? Lead to greater understanding?
Has a great deal of research already been conducted in this topic area?
Has this study been done before? If so, is there room for improvement?
Is the timing right for this question to be answered? Is it a hot topic, or is it becoming obsolete?
Would funding sources be interested?
If you are proposing a service program, is the target community interested?
Most importantly, will my study have a significant impact on the field?

Read more HERE

SOURCE:http://www.theresearchassistant.com/tutorial/2-1.asp

Developing a Research Question

It's absolutely essential to develop a research question that you're interested in or care about in order to focus your research and your paper (unless, of course, your instructor gives you a very specific assignment). For example, researching a broad topic such as "business management" is difficult since there may be hundreds of sources on all aspects of business management. On the other hand, a focused question such as "What are the pros and cons of Japanese management style?" is easier to research and can be covered more fully and in more depth.

How do you develop a usable research question? Choose an appropriate topic or issue for your research, one that actually can be researched (Exercise 1). Then list all of the questions that you'd like answered yourself. Choose the best question, one that is neither too broad nor too narrow. Sometimes the number of sources you find will help you discover whether your research question is too broad, too narrow, or okay?

If you know a lot about the topic, you can develop a research question based on your own knowledge. If you feel you don't know much about the topic, think again. For example, if you're assigned a research topic on an issue confronting the ancient Babylonian family, remember, by virtue of your own family life, you already know a great deal about family issues. Once you determine what you do know, then you're ready to do some general reading in a textbook or encyclopedia in order to develop a usable research question.

more about this.....CLICK HERE......


SOURCE:http://www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/writerscomplex.nsf/0/f87fd7182f0ff21c852569c2005a47b7

Need to 'refurbish' my blogs.....

I think i have to 'refurbished' this blogs soon...coz I easy felt bored with the same style and layout...insyaallah after I get the idea for research question....insyaallah....make it attractive and creative as you can...

I feel a lot things to do.....

After 2 days met my sv, I felt that I have work harder and harder after this...harder and smarter....lots things have to think and think..research question..research respondents...research sampling...research methodology...hypotheses development...conceptual model....all of this I have to complete it before January 2009...My sv said to me by jan 2009, I have to prepare my interim assessment(normally after 15-18 months register as phd student-meanwhile by Jan 2009...exactly 12 months...just not far anyway...your journey period more decrease day by day....)...wow....it's very challenging....

re;but in the same time I'm easy to sleep especially after iftar-normally I'll sleep until 'sahur' then continue back to sleep...astaghfirullah.......hu.hu...very sad with this situation....help me help me..I just can concentrate in school only with limited time...

Writing your postgraduate dissertation

Writing you Postgraduate Dissertation

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Alhamdulillah

Just back from met my supervisor.....erm..continue later...got work to do...

17/9..

Yesterday after met sv just for 45 minutes...I felt that I got some light at the end of the road...erm..what I mean...After discuss with sv regarding on my topic..I felt that I had cross-mind the way to more focus for my topic..I'm so sorry I can't reveal what the specific one(takmo org curi idea..maklumlah perjalanan masih jauh nie...)..It's enough that I could say that become I more excited and felt some 'feeling' with my topic now..In addition my sv keep praised me in the way of my communication (I know she try to give me some motivation.....) yearh although I always felt that I not show the good progress too much but she always said that I had been showed her the good job.... I'm always questioned on myself is it true but for motivation purpose is good to me too...then about journal,she ask me to proceed with some minor ammendments....hopefully I could settled my job by this week...For next meeting(after raya) I have to show my final research question(just single statement..)........She said to me when I go conference soon..normally people will ask about research question...So it's very important element in research!!!!!!!!!!!!

In addition start from this week too, I can come to school everyday because all my kids have been go school includes hanie...(she in 'school' too..)...

ya allah, thanks for everything for made my life more meaningful and easier now...and hopefully it's not just for temporary...but until at the end of my journey....

Being weird person....

Masalahnya, bila Anda dah jadi orang luar biasa , yang rajin, yang cergas, yang bertenaga, kawan-kawan Anda masih dengan perangai biasa lalu mula menyisihkan Anda, kerana Anda luar biasa (berlainan dengan mereka). Bagaimana nak berdepan dengan situasi camni?

Pertama, tabahkan hati.
Orang-orang berjaya, akan sentiasa bersabar menempuh apa jua cabaran, termasuk disisihkan kawan yang dulu sama-sama ketawa, sama-sama menangis. Anda kena belajar berdikari.
Pada saat ini, tekad kena bulat, semangat kena kuat.
Biar Anda berani buat keputusan sendiri, menangis sendiri, juga sabarkan diri sendiri. Be independent!


Kedua, tekad terus jadi orang yang luar biasa sampai bila-bila.
Sebab, tak ramai orang sanggup berubah menjadi orang luar biasa, cuma segelintir saja seperti Anda. Anda adalah orang yang punya kecekalan, kerana Anda tekad berubah menjadi luar biasa , jadi Anda patut bangga!
Sekali lagi, gunakan reverse psikologi. Jika Anda di sisihkan, anggap yang mereka mahu melihat Anda berjaya, sebab mereka memberi Anda peluang untuk berusaha di jalan Anda sendiri, mereka tak masuk campur punya. Sebab? mereka tak paham erti menjadi orang luar biasa !

Ketiga, sentiasa bersangka baik dengan sesiapa saja.
Walau mereka selalu sindir Anda, memperbodoh-bodohkan Anda atau mempersendakan impian Anda, maafkan mereka, lupakan, lepas tu GO ON!
Ingat, walaupun sedikit Anda merasa sakit hati, maknanya emosi-emosi negatif mula menjangkiti Anda, menyebabkan Anda payah nak berfikiran positif. Semangat mudah turun jadinya.
Selalu bayangkan hidup Anda yang dah berjaya di masa depan seperti yang Anda mahukan, supaya Anda sentiasa bersemangat. Selalulah berimaginasi yang Anda dah memandu kereta idaman Anda, tinggal di rumah idaman Anda dan rasa bahagia bersama pasangan hidup Anda.
Cemana saya tahu semua ni? Sebab saya suka mengkaji sikap orang-orang luar biasa dan mereka yang dah lama berjaya!

source:http://www.imotivasi.com/

Next week....

Erm...16 Sept..I have 10th meeting with my beloved supervisor...Today I prepared myself what I should present to her and list the agendas for our discussion...Hopefully this time it's more fruitful and she will gave more inputs that I need....

Motivational Touch

Today...I just found out from one of blogs that my nephew's son is motivator in Malaysia now...Wow...I'm proud with him...Long time ago...we're in same primary school...he is too shy when he was in childhood..but I know he is brilliant boy since primary school....Now he is one of motivator in one of academy in bangi and currently he was on tour to give motivation to students(not limited too..) who will take 'big' exam like UPSR,PMR and SPM....'apa kene mengena dgn aku ni???' erm..yes have relationship....
1- he is my family too...(anak sedara sepupu-son for my cousin-Mr Baharuddin)
2- after this i'll always get track with him insyaallah...to get my motivation...although he is not have phd yet..but i know he is good enough for give me spirit....
3- when I down i'll look up hs writings or any things relevance to me....
4- with his young age-just 25 years old..he had produced one book about 'Bijak Berbicara Mencuit Rasa'..

More about him....

His official blogs

The Phd Process

Then finally I ended up with Chapter 7...The Phd Process..actually this book have 12 chapters..but the most relevance for me currently only these 3 chapters...
So..for this chapter,the action summary that I should take note....

1. Be aware the psychological stages for go through on the way to destination(phd)...always discuss with supervisor....
2. Use time plan to monitor overall progress and for motivation to continue on next stages..
3. In every stages, list down the detailed tasks that should be carry out...
4. With that, its easy to redefine any short -term goal or might be long term goals too
5. Must have deadlines for every tasks
6. If work as part time- ensure you get your rights..and must know how to manage time too..

The Form of A Phd Thesis..

Then continue to Chapter 6:The Form of A Phd Thesis..

Seems this topic is too early for me since I just started my journey 9 months ago..but as guidance from early I think it is not fault if I just higlighted a few actions that I should do later.....In addition I target to write up my proposal at least before January 2009.... insyaallah...

1. Make sure the four elements included in the phd form(background theory,focal theory,data theory and contribution)
2. Don't make your thesis longer than it should be sustain to the thesis
3. Always know that only take very small step indeed with regard to the 'original' part of our work..
4. Always discuss with supervisor about different ways to ensure thesis be the original
5. Write thesis in readable English but still can use technical term as appropriate
6. Start from beginning the footnote and references
7. Take every opportunity to write reports,draft papers,critisims of other works etc
8. Start write up which is the easiest section, it's ok if not in order yet...the method section..(like my hubby) maybe a good start.

How to do a research...

Today after searching some literature review(not get many relevan papers, erm..just 6 only..papers on combination of ..HC & KS), I felt that I'm lost guidance...where I am...so..I took again book How to get Phd(Estelle M.Philip and Derek S.Pugh) and review back..I just look deeply back on few chapters...

So,I start with Chapter 5:How to do research...at the end of chapter..author had list some action summary for the reader....(the italics are my respons for every action)

1. Consider very carefully the advantage of doing 'testing-out' research for your phd-I try my best right now...
2. From observation and discussion with your supervisor or other academicians, construct a list of the craft practices that characterize good profesional researcher in your discipline-just on the way I think
3. Aim to ensure that no procedure,technique,skill etc that is relevant to your project will be exercised by you there for the first time-It is impossible I think..
4. Establish a peer support group with at least one other PhD student in ordr to give mutual criticism and encouragement and o act as monitor on time deadlines-anybody want to monitor..I don't think so..but at least have phd bloggers for knowledge sharing also enough..that is my opinion...
5. Join electronic peer groups to widen your contacts-yearh I've joined KMTalk group...

Reward yourself based TimeBoxing...

Use Timeboxing

For tasks you've been putting off for a while, I recommend using the time boxing method to get started. Here's how it works: First, select a small piece of the task you can work on for just 30 minutes. Then choose a reward you will give yourself immediately afterwards. The reward is guaranteed if you simply put in the time; it doesn't depend on any meaningful accomplishment.Examples include watching your favorite TV show, seeing a movie, enjoying a meal or snack, going out with friends, going for a walk, or doing anything you find pleasurable. Because the amount of time you'll be working on the task is so short, your focus will shift to the impending pleasure of the reward instead of the difficulty of the task. No matter how unpleasant the task,there's virtually nothing you can't endure for just 30 minutes if you have a big enough reward waiting for you.When you timebox your tasks, you may discover that something very interesting happens. You will probably find that you continue working much longer than 30minutes. You will often get so involved in a task, even a difficult one, that you actually want to keep working on it.

Before you know it, you've put in an hour or even several hours. The certainty of your reward is still there, so you know you can enjoy it whenever you're ready to stop. Once you begin taking action, your focus shifts away from worrying about the difficulty of the task and towards finishing the current piece of the task which now has your full attention.When you do decide to stop working, claim your reward, and enjoy it. Then schedule another 30-minute period to work on the task with another reward.This will help you associate more and more pleasure to the task, knowing that you will always be immediately rewarded for your efforts. Working towards distant and uncertain long-term rewards is not nearly as motivating as immediate short-term rewards. By rewarding yourself for simply putting in the time, instead of for any specific achievements, you'll be eager to return to work on your task again and again, and you'll ultimately finish it.

You may also want to read my blog entry on time boxing.The writing of this article serves as a good example of applying the above techniques. I could have said to myself, "I have to finish this 2000-word article, and it has to be perfect." So first I remember that I don't have to write anything; I freely choose to write articles. Then I realize that I have plenty of time to do a good job, and that I don't need to be perfect because if I start early enough, I have plenty of time to make revisions. I also tell myself that if I just keep starting, I will eventually be done. Before I started this article, I didn't have a topic selected, so I used the time boxing method to get that done. Having dinner was my reward. I knew that at the end of 30 minutes of working on the task, I could eat, and I was hungry at the time, so that was good motivation for me. It took me a few minutes to pick the topic of overcoming procrastination, and I spent the rest of the time writing down some ideas and making a very rough outline. When the time was up, I stopped working and had dinner, and it really felt like I'd earned that meal.The next morning I used the same 30-minute time boxing method, making breakfast my reward. However, I got so involved in the task that I'm still writing 90 minutes later. I know I'm free to stop at any time and that my reward is waiting for me, but having overcome the inertia of getting started, the natural tendency is to continue working. In essence I've reversed the problem of procrastination by staying with the task and delaying gratification. The net result is that I finish my article early and have a rewarding breakfast.I hope this article has helped you gain a greater insight into the causes ofprocrastination and how you can overcome it.

Realize that procrastination is caused by associating some form of pain or unpleasantness to the task you arecontemplating. The way to overcome procrastination is simply to reduce the pain and increase the pleasure you associate with beginning a task, thus allowing you to overcome inertia and build positive forward momentum. And if you begin any task again and again, you will ultimately finish it.--

Part of article Procrastination by Steve Pavlina, CEO, Dexterity Software

For full version can click here...


For other version article on Procrasination click here

Universiti Sains Malaysia has been chosen to be the country’s first Apex university.

The university was chosen based on its state of readiness, its transformation plan and preparedness for change.USM scored an upset against the older and the higher ranked Universiti Malaya, as well as beating Universiti Kebangsaan and Universiti Putra Malaysia, which had also been shortlisted.“It is not about the ranking. We are just choosing the most suitable one for the programme.“Apex is about the future. We are not talking about the position of the universities, but we are identifying one that can go leaps and bounds into excellence with government help,” said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin here yesterday.
He added that USM’s transformation theme that could unify all its seven niche fields and its impressive Key Performance Index were among factors that convinced the ministry that it deserved the Apex status.The university’s five-year budgetary plan will be taken into consideration, with the government making a decision in the 2010 Budget.Bigwigs from the university will soon be called to discuss with the ministry a viable implementation plan for autonomy.The ministry also has another programme to develop centres of excellence within non-Apex universities.New or emerging institutions will also be given focus.“Being an Apex university is a long and transformative journey which the institution will have to undertake on its own.“Depending on USM’s performance, if it can stand on its own soon enough, then we can look into getting another university to be an Apex univer-sity.“But I expect USM to be ranked in the top 200 in the ratings such as the Times Higher Education Supplements ranking in five years, and ma-ke it into the top 100 by 2020.” In the latest THES ranking, USM is listed in 307th place, while UM is the highest ranked local university at 246th place.

Source: http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/Frontpage/20080904074919/Article/index_html

***although I'm not product of USM..but I'm too proud of USM too..because during my secondary school..I always been in USM for excellent academic project for my PMR and SPM(it is because Chairman of PIBG normally from lecturer USM). Furthermore many of my siblings(KAK WA,KAK NA,MY BROTEHR IN LAW...ABG YUSOF),friends and cousin also graduated from USM..besides some of my friends also staff of USM.....CONGRATULATIONS USM....KEEP UP GOOD WORK...

My challenges for my country...

MyBrain15 dilancar 25 September ini
04/09/2008 4:03pm

PULAU PINANG 4 Sept. –

Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi akan melancarkan program MyBrain15, hujung bulan
ini dalam usaha melahirkan kira-kira 100,000 penyelidik dan pekerja yang
mempunyai kelayakan ijazah doktor falsafah (Ph.D) menjelang 2010.
Menterinya,
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, program itu yang akan dilancarkan 25
September ini merupakan pelan jangka panjang yang termasuk dalam tujuh teras
utama Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara (PSPTN).
Pelan tersebut
katanya, merupakan manifestasi kerajaan untuk melihat kemajuan bidang pendidikan
tinggi negara terutama dalam bidang pembangunan dan penyelidikan (R&D).-
Utusan.

Source:http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0904&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_12.htm

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today when read emails from UUM, found out that my senior colleagues got the phd awards...
Congratulations...
Dimaklumkan bahawa Dr. Maznah Mat Kasim telah dianugerahkan Ijazah Doktor
Falsafah berkuatkuasa mulai 30 Jun 2008 oleh Senat UKM. Sementara Dr. Azizan
juga telah lulus viva yang diadakan pada 24 Ogos lalu di USM. Sekalung
tahniah buat mereka berdua. Diharapkan ramai lagi rakan-rakan kita
mendapat kejayaan seperti mereka.

Dr Zurni..

respond from Dr Azizan

Terima kasih Dr. Zurni atas penghargaan yang diberikan. Kepada rakan-rakan yang sedang cuti belajar sekarang diharapkan berusahalah bersungguh-sungguh dan jangan cepat putus asa kalau mungkin rasa masih tak nampak apa-apa sebab setiap masalah itu memang ada penyelesaiannya . Yang penting konsisten dalam study. Doa dari saya semoga semua akan mencapai kejayaan nanti...

erm..when read up the statements from Dr Azizan..feel i on air back..insyaallah every hardship will pay the succesfulship...insyaallah....Intan can do it for this journey....

Hopefully....

Erm...from medium progress student....

after about a month my sv asked to send any journals my paper that I should send for US conference(i can't continue that one... on a few reason) so..I just settle email to her first this morning...for double checks...hopeflly she will agree or I don't mind if she ask me to make some ammendments before submit to journals..what journals???maybe Journal of Knowledge Management or Journal of Documentation..this is because my paper fulfill the conditions for both of the journals..wallahuallam.....besides extracting the human capital..this month..this is other works that I did...not to much pages..almost 12 pages only....just initial study about my first expectation..but currently I'll not look at te unemployment issues anymore....But since I already wrote up the paper..my sv asked to continue my 'fights'...erm..erm....

From 164 only 108 papers are most relevance....

Since 13/8...I just completed my extracting process last week in Friday,29/8 about 2 weeks...fuhh....on that day I just available in work station just 3 hours...This is because Friday,my hubby need to go for friday prayer....the most important that I like to share here..from all the papers that I browse for human capital theme(generally)...the papers comes from 39 different types of journal listed below...

1-International Journal of Manpower
2-Personnel Review
3-Journal of Intellectual Capital
4-Industrial & Commercial Training
5-Journal of Economic Studies
6-Accounting Auditing & Accounatbility Journal
7-IT & People
8-Journal of Management Development
9-International Journal of Social Economics
10-International Journal of Emerging Markets
11-Journal of Human Resource Costing & Accounting
12-The Bottom Line:Managing Library Finances
13-Studies in Economics & Finance
14-Business Strategy Series
15-Journal of Business Strategy
16-HRM International Digest
17-The Learning Organization
18-International Journal of Educational Management
19-Management Decision
20-Equal Oppurtunities International
21-The Journal of Risk Finance
22-International Journal of Heakth Care Quality Assurance
23-Journal of Managerial Psychology
24-The Bottom Line
25-Career Development International
26-Strategy & Leadreship
27-Management REsearch News
28-The Electronic Library
29-Journal of Knowledge Management
30-Industrial & Commercial Training
31-Construction Innovation
32-Journal of Small Business & Enterprise Development
33-Foresight
34-Library Management
35-International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
36-Industrial Management & Data Systems
37-Career Development
38-Education+Training
39-Benchmarking:An International Journal