'Details' Planning towards until the end of my journey.....

Since I can't do nothing at home yesterday- my second daughter(get from her 'baby' sister maybe..) now had fever and dry cough......I just managed to do my 'detail' planning towards[it doesn't mean I don't have any planning before...yes I have but this one it's more on 'polishing' and reliable planning] until I submit my thesis...I blessed no more big obstacles and big challenges anymore and I do keep high bless to finish on time like Dr Yusof Hamid insyaallah...

I just have another 14 months to finish up my thesis where ..I supposely not submit the thesis on the last day on my study leave..but at least 4 months before it.... to make sure my viva is before the end of my study leave period...
could I??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
erm..actually I'm too worried if I can't finish within the given time
(otherwise I have to do the visa extension[the visa as student just given based on our study period only..] which it need lots of money to extend it...and more difficulties from my employee/sponsor that I will face.....Ya Allah...hopefully you will listen my whispering to you for make it me and my spouse with the smooth path for us..)

For those are from Information System or Communication area.....

can click here for details....conference conference ....

or can click here for other one....ANZCA 2010

I blessed my dream will come true...amin.............

Malaysia Glasgow Doctoral Consortium 2010

Anybody interested on this doctoral consortium???? click here.....MGDC 2010

THEY welcome papers on, but not limited to, the following topics:

Social Science:
• Accounting & Business
• Economics
• Management
• Law
• Islamic Finance
• Education

Science & Technology:
• Engineering,
• Medicine,
• Computer Science & Information Technology,
• Applied Sciences/Pure Science

too general....I don't think my sv will allow me...but I'm interested on it????how to convince in get the feedback from audience where I also not sure who will come...???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Struggle struggle struggle...can you????

I need to struggle but how....help me....I really need the struggle.....
full stop...continue write up the transcribe report....


Since last night I managed to finish up my transcribing and today I'll try to settle it with type it back on Microsoft word and this night I must crosscheck again.....

I'm felt that my voice almost 65% in that interview???erm...actually it 's not easy to tackle and get the answer from the interviewee, I have to keep probe and probe until they understand my means......this is my second experience...last year,I've done for my study 1 at Manchester here, I supposedly not choose in restaurant which it can be disturbing the conversation and this one it's quite better since it was happen in campus....

Too long gap between study 1(done in Nov 2008) and study 2 (done in Sept 2009)...erm...I hope that is not the main issue..... the important is the point in the interview report..hopefully it can be my proof and justification for my fieldwork data and off course for pilot study...and my data collection all in all can be 'polish' up as soon as possible....erm..actually I don't know how to struggle....I just work and work and work when my mood come..if no mood....(tk guna seduit pun..said northern people in Malaysia...hahahaha)..I bless my data collection and data analysis will settled before february 2010 insyallah...!!!!!!!!!!!!

note- my daughter is getting better..but she still have cough and cold...no fever anymore...today I was in school and I can concentrate more on my job....then till continue again next week...and luckily the FB got some problem accessible at my computer..so I can't 'melencong' .....it was save my day....

still 'slip' nothing done for my phd work today....

Where is my mood...where is my mood...I'm doing nothing yet for today..just gave
'lecture' at my girls and housekeeping job only today.....ermmmm...
supposely my transcribe work already finish..but it still half way done....Nor...you must be strong don't be too weak...forget a while on 'evil whisper'...please ...please....you MUST do it...just left 14 months only for struggle~ struggle for analysis,conclusion,recommandation, modelling,literature review and all in all...overall thesis.....masyaallah....

UP,SLIP,FALL,DOWN,UP,SLIP,FALL,DOWN....

hope all who are still in the middle of 'climbing that mountain' - keep on doing it,never look back coz u MIGHT SLIP and FALL.. there will be hurdles, u will bleed a lot along this road..BUT..when u'll r...each the top, all of those things are worth doing!!!...

quote from my friend who already her phd ...thanks.....

NOTE...today..I'm feel tested with my cute youngest daughter...she was fever and cough and in the same time I have to attend research methodology class and my spouse have to meet his sv...erm...so..with 'heavy feelings'..I have to send to her babysitter with her sisters(this week is school break)....

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

Supposely with the new week I should start with my week with high enthusiasm..but I don't know where is my mood....maybe few internal factors makes me no mood....UNTIL i get news about my superb seniors here who already get pass their viva today....BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO........DR HAZIRA HAMZAH AND DR ERVINA ALFAN.....

they strive so hard and now their day...they also always willing help to me when I need them...may allah bles both of you...and I'm happy with your success sis....insyaallah my day will arrive soon...amin.......................


myself with Dr Ervina(behind my daughter-light green scarf) and Dr Hazira...

Done 2 'crazy' works...

This week....I've done 2 'crazy' work...I'm no bother what people say..the most important...I know what I do..just purposely for my family and my happiness...(sometimes people look what are we doing is 'crazy') but not for us...wallahaualam...

Focus Group @ Interview session...???

These pictures reveal myself and my interviewee at one of top university at Kuala Lumpur last 6th Oct. All the information about them must be anonymous...sorry...actually this entry purposely to remind myself to transcribe the interview recording...almost 20 days past over dear...no lazy anymore...you have to being hardwork person....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway big thanks to them; 3 dedicated undergraduate students who give me 100% cooperation fo my pilot study for study 2.

Demi mu mak...I MUST strong...

Aku tetap di sisimu selalu
Di dalam susah di dalam senang
Aku tetap menyayangi dirimu
Begitulah peganganku
Biar apapun yang melanda
Aku tetap diriku bagai dulu

Aku tetap insan yang kau kenali
Kasihku tidak berbelah bagi
Aku tetap memberi yang termampu
Sepenuh jiwa ragaku
Tiada yang lebih bahagia
Bila aku melihat kau gembira

( korus )
Di… duga diuji
Tiada sekali kali aku mengalah
Berundur pergi
Biar… apa terjadi ku tetap
Percaya…
Kasih padamu kasih yang satu
Ku tetap aku

Tak inginku melihat kau derita
Tak sanggup aku merasakannya
Biar hebat dugaan yang mencabar
Aku tidak pernah gentar

Islam and Online Imagery on Malaysian Tourist Destination Websites

Abstract

In December 1996, TIME magazine published an article titled "Finding God on the Web," which projected how the Internet would shape information seeking on faith and religion. A decade later, the Web has become a popular tool for gathering religious information as well as information and imagery related to religious travel. Yet there is little research on religious destination imagery online. Imagery—positive or negative, pictographic or narrative—influences the selection of tourism destinations. This study explored online Muslim images in Malaysia via interviews and content analyses of pictures and text on tourism destination websites' homepages. The results reveal minimal portrayal of Muslim images by Malaysian tourism destination organizations. This study adds to the small body of research, especially in Muslim countries, on online religious imagery and suggests avenues for tourism operators in Malaysia and elsewhere to improve their online image with both Muslim and non-Muslim travelers.

details,

The Benefits of Facebook "Friends:" Social Capital and College Students' Use of Online Social Network Sites

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between use of Facebook, a popular online social network site, and the formation and maintenance of social capital. In addition to assessing bonding and bridging social capital, we explore a dimension of social capital that assesses one's ability to stay connected with members of a previously inhabited community, which we call maintained social capital. Regression analyses conducted on results from a survey of undergraduate students (N=286) suggest a strong association between use of Facebook and the three types of social capital, with the strongest relationship being to bridging social capital. In addition, Facebook usage was found to interact with measures of psychological well-being, suggesting that it might provide greater benefits for users experiencing low self-esteem and low life satisfaction.

more details...

Social Network Sites: Definition, History, and Scholarship

Abstract

Social network sites (SNSs) are increasingly attracting the attention of academic and industry researchers intrigued by their affordances and reach. This special theme section of the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication brings together scholarship on these emergent phenomena. In this introductory article, we describe features of SNSs and propose a comprehensive definition. We then present one perspective on the history of such sites, discussing key changes and developments. After briefly summarizing existing scholarship concerning SNSs, we discuss the articles in this special section and conclude with considerations for future research

More details about this paper...

Every Blog Has Its Day: Politically-interested Internet Users' Perceptions of Blog Credibility

Abstract

This study employs an online survey to examine U.S. politically-interested Internet users' perceptions of the credibility of blogs. The article focuses on the influence of blog reliance compared to motivations for visiting blogs in determining blog credibility. The study found that blogs were judged as moderately credible, but as more credible than any mainstream media or online source. Both reliance and motivations predicted blog credibility after controlling for demographics and political variables. Reliance proved a consistently stronger predictor than blog motivations. Also, information-seeking motives predicted credibility better than entertainment ones.

Furthermore...full paper please click here...

PHD blogs in university of salford

Career blogs for phd students

Its the climb....

I know it was not easy as the other journey..this journey really push me to be strong..how matter I am..how sensitive I am..how fragile I am..I really need to be strong....Hopefully I can reach the 'peak of mountain' soon..wallaualam..

Met my sv back...

After met Dr Maria Kutar, I just drop by my sv's room and luckily she was there and I gave to her the souveniers from Malaysia and she really like it.Although it just small but it seems really significance to her..plus souvenier from Italy( during my ECKM's trip last month)..I'll meet her again on this coming 11th November for our next meeting.It means I have to finish up my trascribe of interview before meet her. Furthermore about my research methodology direction...hopefully she will accept what I trying to propose to her.Amin...

Ethical approval on da way....

Last month,I got this email: ....

I have received comments from the Panel regarding your ethical approval
application. Whilst they are satisfied with the way you have addressed
the data protect issues there are still a number of concerns about the
quality of the supporting documents. As a result I have been asked to
recommend that you and your supervisor/s contact Maria Kutar
(m.kutar@salford.ac.uk, 0161 295 3056), who is the Chair of the Panel
and from your faculty. Maria will be able to give you valuable advice
prior to resubmission.

Today,I just managed to meet Dr Maria Kutar to get her advice for the 'polisihing' the supporting documents that I have to edit.Luckily she help me on editing the supporting document.Now wait for my sv's checking before resubmission (hopefully) for the last one....after resubmission almost 3 times...

Try to cheer up my feelings..but erm..seems its still hard...since all of them still in 'jetlag'........

Today, I've settled on signed up the monitoring attendance at my postgraduate office...after this, by every 2 weeks I've to sign-in the simple form....then I've attended the research methodology's master class by Dr Polly.Although I missed her class almost 3 times...hopefully I'll get some benefits from her class(the class is not compulsory for phd student, but requested by my examiner during the IA last May).

My daughters still not going school yet,since they're still in 'jetlag' mode...me too...but today it could be decreased for me(since I can wake up earlier than yesterday)....awaked after slept on 3.30 p.m(now...7.35 p.m..wait for isya' prayer on 7.50 p.m),compare yesterday,I just awake on 2.00 a.m....erm..hopefully our 'jetlag' not too long time...My daughters seems excited going school but, their conditions still not suitable go to school yet , plus still wait from their school of their status...maybe next tomorrow or after school breaks(next week is autumn school break)..Honestly, my feelings still not happy at all...still 'homesick'....I'm already miss my family...although just came back here just few days only.....

Attendance Monitoring...

Now, start from this term, my school has did new regulation for international student - report to school every two weeks for ensure that we're in university..I've to do so this week....erm...just do it..since I'm international student here...

Dear International Student,

If you have already received this message, please treat it as a reminder
of the dates for signing-in.

This week is the first signing-in week.

I trust you are aware of the requirements of the UK Border Agency which
mean that the University is legally required to notify the Home Office
of international students who are absent from the University for a
prolonged period of time without authorization.

Salford Business School have implemented the following attendance
monitoring system which we hope will not cause too much inconvenience.

If you are not registered as an International 'Overseas' Student, please
let me know as soon as possible.

You are required to present yourself approximately every two weeks with
your Passport to the following office:

Maxwell Building Room 626 for Undergraduate students

Maxwell Building Room 225 for Postgraduate Taught students

Maxwell Building Room 602 for PhD/Research students

These meetings will be referred to as 'Contact Points'.

At each of these Contact Points, you must complete the attached Sign-in
form (blank copies will also be available at each of the above offices).

Completed forms are to be handed to the reception staff who will verify
them and check that they contain all the correct information.

Room Move week....

Unfortunately, my school room@ school office was in moving process now...so...I just work at home..just go school for official events only....

I have been asked to let you know that the move from room 714 will
definitely happen next week as previously indicated. Therefore you
will need to be packed up completely by the end of day tomorrow - Friday
16 October. Please make sure that you also empty your desk draws and
pack them up as well. You will also need to empty any pedestal drawers
that you have access to. Can I ask you to lock the draws of your desk
and pedestal and that you let myself or Julie have the keys when you
have done this as it is very unlikely that you will have the same desk
as before.



I understand the move will take most of next week to organise as the
porters will move the desks and your boxes out of 714 on Monday and
Tuesday (they cannot do full days as they have other duties throughout
the day) and into the new rooms. On Wednesday and Thursday the
technicians will move your computers. Hopefully the rooms will be ready
by Friday but that will only be if things go smoothly - let's hope so.
If you can stay at home for the week that would be the best option but
if you do need to come in and use computers then you can use the open
access areas on the 5th floor or come to see myself or Julie for access
to the postgraduate room 517 where there are a few desks that are not
being used at present.

'perjuangan belum selesai'.................

Already 'touch down' to Mancunian with the cold temperature..now the season was autumn...and my feelings also like autumn in my heart..really need time to cheer up my motivation....whatever it is..either jetlag or not,either miss my family or not, either miss my favourite food or not..my life have to continue back with routine as soon as possible....the most important is... my field work(pilot study-study 2) was achieved, it means my target done... although I did not transcribe yet..insyaallah will do it as soon as possible...

I'll keep write although not so much comments

As what at title...although I'll get not so much comments for every entry, I'll write and write what I feel good for share in my journey although not everything that I can share here...but it is enough if I share the relevant things only....wallahualam....


anyway..before I forget,I'm glad to wish congratulate to Mr Yusof Abd Hamid who already pass his viva at my university last 5th Oct within 3 years with minor correction...although he is different school~Built Environment Research Institute@BUHU and different employee~he is attached with UiTM,Perak~ than me but he still Malaysian and I'll take him as other motivation spirits for my journey too, insyaallah!!!!!!!!!!!


Not forget, congratulate for Sis Anis Sazira- my phd mate too for passing her Interim Assessment too on the same day of Mr Yusof's viva.....well done sis....

I found the one of contribution blogs in Malaysia ....

http://saifulislam.com
One of top blogs in my homecoutry and I just noticed this blogs after read one of his topseller's book- bercinta samapi syurga~ my niece's book~
known as abu saif and I try to highlight this entry since the entry have the significance to my study at the moment...BlOGS @ RTM 28 Sept 2008

yesterday;6th Oct-alhamdulillah my fieldwork was done succesfully and get the good cooperation from the 'respondent' thanks a lot .........

Experience as reviewer...

Actually I'm not excellent in english even though in my area yet....however, after I get the opportunities being as reviewer, last 19th aug, I try my best to fulfil it.Last night, I managed to submit the comments to regional editor.Is it hard???erm..honestly being as amateur, off course just simple comments and technical comments was put inside it, compare the comment on content wise of the paper. But the paper is very good research work and I bless that the paper will be accepted in the journal as soon as possible....I do my readings for the paper almost 5 times since to ensure understandings of the contentwise, data analysis and conclusion of the research. At the moment I shouldn't inform the title of the paper and author yet, since it was confidential.

Research Methodology Class already start....

Insyaallah, I'll attend on research methodology master class under Salford Business School when I back to my campus every Tuesday at Peel Building 120.....~~~~~~after 20th oct~~~~~

Data collection job will start tomorrow.....

Tomorrow, insyaallah I'll met somebody at UIA for my phd works- pilot study for study 2....hopefully it will be works well.....

Due date of submission just around the corner....

7th Oct...I have to submit the paper that I've to review...the editor already sent email to remind me last 2 days ago...erm...hopefully to night, I manage to settle it with satisfaction......
updatd- the task already done last night..alhamdulillah...

Shoud I???

Guess ...today I got email from my sv after almost one month no emails from her about the unexpected issue from her...more to my career issue??should I proceed or not???I'm not sure....but my instinct says just do it...although the thing is so hard and 'weird'....erm...just do it..just do it...the chances not always come to me..........try first....