The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has led to the disruption of the learning activities of many educational institutions across the world. The transition from conventional education learning to digital learning has left both educators and students in the face of challenges. The impact of education loss was found to be more critical for students from poor and rural backgrounds. The shift of education activities to online teaching and learning has aroused growing interest in studies examining the impact of the global outbreak on the education sector. Although there had been studies in the past that have provided a literature review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning, however, systematic review using the PRISMA approach on this particular study of interest has remained relatively less. Hence, this study aimed at conducting a systematic review by adopting the PRISMA strategy to focus on the challenges faced by the education sector during the crisis period. The results from this review found 82 articles by keywords search. Through a systematic review, the literature is extensively scanned to answer the well-defined research questions and four (4) main themes have been developed with 19 articles included in the finding synthesizing. The review conducted in this paper will contribute by providing comprehensive reviews of the past literature done specifically in examining the challenges to digitalization in learning during the pandemic crisis.
30 May 2024 in International Journal of Technology in Education
The emergence of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, which was just released in November 2022, has the potential to significantly transform the current state of education. Put another way, learning is changing as a result of chatbots' personalized assistance, group discussions and collaborations, evaluations of students' work, encouragement of self-directed learning, and raised student enthusiasm and engagement. A significant number of scholarly works has been done to examine the use of ChatGPT in education. This study aims to make a valuable contribution by conducting a bibliometric analysis of previous research, namely studies conducted throughout the study period, which mostly examined the implementation of ChatGPT in educational settings. The crucial data gathered from this analysis will help to identify the linkage and themes within the published literature. Lastly, this study will attempt to highlight the literature gap which future studies can be conducted in this very area of interest.
13 February 2024 in Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology
The rapid technological advancement nowadays has a wide-ranging impact on almost all industries. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the technologies that has received much attention and has been used widely, including in the public health sector. In this light, medical practitioners and the public are anticipating the changes brought by AI technology in the public health sector. This study is focused on thoroughly discussing the relationship of AI in the context of public health. The discussion shows that AI is giving a lot of positive potential to the public health sector. However, despite the abundant potential and promise, AI is also not running away from today's challenges. The overall discussion of this study will provide a clear picture on the link between AI, public health link and related parties, including official medical-related agencies. In other words, this paper summarises the relationship between AI and public health, specifically the challenges and potential changes AI will bring forward.
1 January 2023 in International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of Malaysia’s education policies over the years. In addition, this study seeks to further draw attention to the recent implications of COVID-19 on Malaysia’s education sector. The education policies developed in the past decades have highlighted that Malaysia Government had continuously shown tremendous support and has put high emphasis on the education sector. However, the pandemic crisis has disrupted learning and posed new challenges to the education system and the policies developed in the past. Therefore, this paper will employ a narrative review to draw lessons based on the observations retrieved from existing literature and various secondary sources such as policy briefs, media, commentaries, and documentaries of related evidence on the challenges of the pandemic crisis to the education system and its policy. In addition, the review will also shed light on the policies' recommendations in adapting to the new normal and establishing this as a new research direction for future studies.
10 September 2024 in Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship
The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted numerous facets of life, including education, career paths, and employment opportunities, affecting individuals, communities, and economies worldwide. This study delves into the realm of employability among Malaysian graduates post the COVID-19 crisis. Malaysia, known for its distinct socio-economic landscape, offers a captivating backdrop to explore the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by graduates seeking stable and meaningful employment in the aftermath of the pandemic. Employing SWOT analysis, this research comprehensively investigates the employability experiences of recent Malaysian graduates by drawing insights from a focused selection of literature concerning graduates' employment and its interplay with the Covid-19 situation. The study's outcomes highlight the critical need for adaptive policies and educational initiatives tailored to equip graduates with the essential skills and adaptable mindset required to excel in an evolving post-pandemic job market. Above all, the study underscores the significance of understanding and addressing the unique nuances of the Malaysian context while offering insights that can potentially benefit other regions grappling with similar employability challenges triggered by the pandemic's aftermath.