School Of The Arts

As Alzheimer's disease increases around the world with still no absolute medication to solve the problem, art has become the alternative treatment. Nevertheless, with sound art exploring public spaces to exhibit, and seen as not too distant from conventional art approach such as music therapy, the use of sound art is still not fully utilized to support a healthy environment in Alzheimer's care centres. This study aims to explore the applicability of sound art, a new medium of therapy for Alzheimer's patients. This project has investigated the issues, nature, and reasons that arise through literature reviews, pilot studies, observations and conducted interviews. In particular, it has focused on identifying the potential of sound characteristics, components and elements of sound art making. Views and opinions obtained from this method were used as data to form a prototype. This model has been tested on Alzheimer's patients as respondents in order to observe their perceptions, usability and affectivity. Finally, the data that gathered was analysed. Results from this research benefits the field of sound art in terms of new knowledge. The outcome of the project includes the identification of therapeutic elements for sound art making and the empirical evaluation of its applicability use for Alzheimer's patients.

Gendang Pahang is one of the traditional musical instruments that are less popular and known since modern music is more appealing to the generation today. Nowadays, there are many musical instruments that have been augmented to make it more interesting in this modern world; however, most of them are western or contemporary musical instruments while there are only a few studies that focused on augmented traditional musical instruments. This paper describes the development of Robotic Gendang Pahang, a technological innovation of traditional musical instruments using the original instruments. The aim of this paper is to describe the construction of the actuator control system and the mechanism of the beater to automatically hit the drums and gong without interfering with the original features of the instruments. This is to help introduce the traditional musical instruments to the public along with the real sound coming from the instruments itself without using any recording audio and r...

The quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping for quality traits will improve the breeding of sorghum-sudangrass. In this research, we characterized the phenotype of 126 RILs and their parents-Tx623A (sorghum) and Sa(Sudangrass) for two successive years (2018 and 2019). The phenotypes included five forage quality traits which were crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL) and the content of hemicellulose (HC). We also mapped 19 QTLs controlling these traits in a RIL population between sorghum Tx623A and sudangrass Sa. A high density genetic map was constructed by RAD-seq. There were 1065 markers and the total length was 1191.7 cM in the genetic map. Consequently, a total of 19 QTLs were detected for the five traits, which included one QTL for CP, five QTLs for NDF, three QTLs for ADF, two QTLs for ADL and eight QTLs for HC. Four overlapping QTLs were detected for NDF, ADF, ADL and HC. The research results will supply very meaningful information to make better the forage quality breeding in sorghum-sudangrass hybrids.

Dementia is a health challenge faced by people from all over the world. From the perspective of respecting the needs of people with dementia and the caregivers, user interface can improve the quality of life and the emotional needs of people with dementia besides supporting the humanized work needs of caregivers. This study selected user interfaces developed for people with dementia in the past five years. A systematic literature review explored the types of user interface that help people with dementia and looked at how these user interfaces can help improve their daily living abilities and nursing care surroundings. The main contribution of this study is in providing researchers with an understanding that the current focus on people with dementia has shifted from basic physiological needs to a meaningful and normal life. The development of a valuable user interface combined with non-pharmaceutical interventions can help people with dementia have a better quality of life.

Angklung is a traditional musical heritage musical instrument originating in Indonesia, but around the 1930s, angklung began to take root and was performed by the people of Ponorogo from the West Java Islands in Johor, Malaysia. Angklung is used in conjunction with horse dance for some formal events. In addition, only certain species of bamboo are used in the production of angklung. However, angklung musical instruments are still less played, just a formal program compared to other modern musical instruments. If examined in more depth, angklung musical instruments are able to produce pop songs, ballads, dangdut, jazz, traditional rhythms, and much more. There are two objectives to this study. The first objective is to identify the causes of angklung that have no place in society today. The second objective is to analyze and summarize the findings of the study. The method of this study uses content analysis through; websites, articles, theses, and newspapers for scientific information. The findings of this study found a lack of hereditary heritage of angklung production and game in Malaysia. This study can track the development of angklung musical instruments in Malaysia. In conclusion, angklung musical instruments are still accepted by the community but there are obstacles from the materials and makers of angklung.

Oud, short-necked, and frantic “lute” fret-less lute is traditional instrument music come from the Middle East, which has many advantages over humans. The ‘King of Instruments’ in Islamic civilization is the most commonly used and most important musical instrument among the Arabs. The aim of the present study of the current systematic survey aims to find out the types of research related to the use of Oud musical instruments for healing purposes. This article analyzed the recent literature on advantage instrument music Oud for healing purposes. Guided by the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) research process, a systematic review of the Scopus, Science Direct, PubMed, ProQuest, Springer and EBSCO databases, including those relating to wellbeing, health, art interventions, 6 related studies. Oud instrument has three benefits for healing purposes. Result shows, in terms of well-being, the average indicates tool helps by showing the co...

The majority of design school programmes fine-tune their approach and implementation of design courses. Students will be taught to do research and understand problem-solving techniques. Additionally, students learn to sketch to convey ideas and to build models of products and thoughts. The more skilled students get at rapidly creating models, the more quickly their concept will be grasped. Model making (MM) is a vital element in the industrial design process where the designer visualizes the design from two-dimensional to threedimensional stage. However, numerous researchers have highlighted problems in understanding MM comprehensively among undergraduate students based on the previous study conducted. Through the valuing and reviewing process of the previous experimental evidence in the operational model of the MM process, the lack of mastery, especially in the context of foam sculpting, material selection and processes, and handling tools were found. Therefore, there is a need to develop MM techniques and processes related to the Malaysia context to produce a quality model. This research proposes to study the understanding of model making techniques among industrial design students at the public universities (IPTA) and private universities (IPTS) in Malaysia. Open-Structure Interview will be conducted with 30 undergraduate industrial design students followed by an observation procedure using Protocol Analysis to analyze the effectiveness and significance differences of model making techniques between the guided and non-guided approaches. Video Recorder will be used to capture both interviews and observations, and Adobe Premiere Pro will be used to process the videos. Finally, the model making expert will evaluate and compare the quality of model making results between the guided and non-guided approach of model making throughout the research activity. Syntactic analysis will be used to investigate the relationship between form and entity, indicating a consistent approach to visual composition, functionality, and design format. The implications of this research aspire to benefit the education system, assist future designers and future design educators in their understanding of MM. Moreover, the significant outcomes of this research will aid in improving the quality of education as a socioeconomic drivers in Malaysia which in the line with one of the Framework 10-10 Science,

Art in healthcare has gone through a broad movement around the world, encompassing how art influences patient care, the hospital environment, care, and community development in medical and other contexts. Therefore, in Malaysia, whether there is a development of art in health has been explored, and this study would like to know the extent to which the development of art intervention in health occurs. Qualitative data through the interview method was used in this study by interviewing medical doctors who had been involved in art interventions in health. Having artistic knowledge in health research is very important to know and understand that many approaches have been used to date.

Sound can affect patients, staff, and visitors in healthcare settings in many ways. The purpose of this review was to synthesize and investigate sound in healthcare settings and the effects of these sounds. Relevant studies published between January 2017 and June 2022 were searched through a systematic literature review process using the Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Wiley Online Library databases. A total of 25 papers met the inclusion criteria. The study results cover three main areas: perceived sound sources and sound levels; associations between healthcare settings and sound; and sound’s effects on patients and staff. This study shows that in terms of sound, the environment in hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient centers is boisterous. Among other findings, associations were identified between sound and types of healthcare services; activities and behaviors; architectural features and materials; and mobile communication devices. Most studies report that...

Dislocation conflict is an extremely important way and technique of expression in drama art through the construction of differentiated dislocation of personal image, social identity and emotional cognition. It intensifies the contradiction between the relationship between the characters and the narrative conflict of the drama, creates the dramatic tension, and further produces the abrupt beauty, all of which contribute to the generation of dramatic discourse. After vivid representations of dislocation and dramatic conflict, absurd stories often develop. These absurd narratives are motivated not by idealism that seems to float in the air, but by a desire to deconstruct realism and to stop talking about real life. Along with the cycle of "creating misunderstandings - solving misunderstandings", film and television language also forms a system in the process of inducing humor and penetrating reality.

Mind-body techniques, including Guided Imagery (GI) or Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), may effectively manage bloating. The current study aimed to develop and validate (psychometric and psychological responses) audio-based GI and PMR techniques for bloating. Audio scripts were first developed from literature reviews and in-depth interviews of participants with bloating diagnosed based on the Rome IV criteria. Scripts were validated using psychometric (content & face validity index) and physiological approaches (brain event-related potentials & heart rate variability). 45/63 participants completed the in-depth interview, and 'balloon' emerged as the synonymous imagery description for bloating, of which inflation correlated with a painful sensation. The final tools consisted of narrated audio scripts in the background of a validated choice of music. Overall, the content and face validity index for PMR and GI ranged from 0.92 to 1.00. For ERP and HRV, 17/20 participants were analyzed. For ERP, there was a significant difference between GI and PMR for alpha waves (p = 0.029), delta waves (p = 0.029), and between PMR and control for delta waves (p = 0.014). For HRV, GI and PMR exhibited similar autonomic responses over controls (overall p<0.05). The newly developed GI and PMR audio-based tools have been validated using psychometric and physiological approaches.

Gambus is supposed to have evolved from an Arabic musical instrument called Oud, which means wood; flexible branches or stalks; often referred to as a piece of wood. The Malay Peninsula, comprised of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore, is home to the lute-related term gambus. Gambus Hadramauth (Johor Gambus), Hadhrami Gambus (Malaysian Gambus), and Contemporary Gambus are the traditional varieties of Gambus in Malaysia. Gambus, which is renowned for producing music that warms and soothes the spirit, is truly accessible to people of all races and genders. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to follow the evolution of gambus in Malaysia. There are two objectives of the study, which are to study the development of gambus in terms of its physical structure, and then to identify the evolution of gambus from the perspective of its performance practice and repertoire. The research strategy involves qualitative descriptive techniques, in which data is collected through library procedures, analysed depending on the stated problem, and then the findings of the analysis are reported in writing. This study's data comes from scholarly books, theses, and periodicals. According to the findings of the researcher, the performance of gambus is significant to Malays and Muslims; even this musical instrument is viewed as a source of money for performers and producers. In addition, gambus musical instruments are more popular for entertainment purposes and are accepted and relevant to society.

With the progress of society and the development of information technology, there are more and more resources that can be used for teaching in colleges and universities. Among them, image resources as a kind of high-quality teaching resource, and how to use it to help improve teaching in colleges and universities has become a problem that more and more teachers study. Based on the ADDIE instructional design model, this paper proposes an improved method of college teaching based on the ADDIE model using image resources by studying the problems in college teaching and the use of teaching images. Through the practice of the experimental class, it was found that the average satisfaction of students reached 61.46% compared to the control class, which increased by about 5 percentage points compared to 55.11% in the control class. The average teacher satisfaction also increased from 67.39% to 70.14%, a relative increase of 4.08%. This indicates that both students and teachers perceive the ADDIE model-based imaging instruction to be better than the original classroom. The comparison of student assignment ratings between the experimental and control classes shows that the percentage of students who received an excellent grade increased by 2.6%, those who received a good grade increased by 4.5% from the original, those who rated the assignment as fair decreased by 4.1%, and those who failed decreased by 3%, a decrease of 28.57% from the previous year. This indicates that the improved teaching classroom based on the ADDIE model can improve students' attention to the classroom, enhance students' willingness to learn actively and improve the teaching effectiveness of the college classroom. In conclusion, the improved teaching method based on the ADDIE model using video resources proposed in this paper is feasible and can help promote the innovation and optimization of teaching modes in colleges and universities.

Tua (Malay's Ancient Exercise) is a therapeutic exercise from Malay culture. This exercise is blend well aesthetically with Malay culture and Islam which give holistic positive effects on the spiritual side of being able to provide, maintain inner peace, patience in the individual and also able to understand their own inner selves. According to the founder, the essence of the holistic positive effect is from the unseen pattern that embedded in the movement. The aim of this study is to visualize the micro-line the embedded in Senaman Tua (Malay's Ancient Exercise) movement by using Motion Capture Technology. With the permission of Senaman Tua's founder, Selangkah Guru (A Guru's movements) is a dynamic exercise movement of Senaman Tua for beginner will be captured by using Motion Capture Technology. There are 33 markers of human anatomy have been captured by using Motion Capture Technology in 1 minute 08 second. The finding show there are presence of alphabetic pattern that generated from the "Selangkah Guru" (A Guru's Movements). It can be concluded that visual pattern of "Lam Alif" alphabet clearly shows in the mapping of Motion Capture Technology.

It has been well established that pandemics affect mental health, yet few studies have been conducted in China regarding this issue following COVID-19's gradual decline and the recent H1N1 influenza outbreak. In response to this research gap, this investigation explores the risk factors linked to depression and anxiety symptoms among young adults in this specific setting. Data were collected via an online cross-sectional survey of 385 young adults living in Anyang city, Henan Province, China, between June 15 and July 21, 2023. Respondents were assessed for anxiety and depression symptoms using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales. Additionally, to examine the factors that influenced the study, we utilized an ordered logit regression model. Results revealed depression and anxiety prevalence rates of 33.3% and 21.6%, respectively. Several factors were found to increase the likelihood of depression and anxiety among young adults, including gender, age, education status, marital status, and attitudes towards epidemics. Participants' concerns about pandemics and viruses had a significant negative impact relationship on depression levels. Women report moderate to severe anxiety more frequently than men. An evident correlation can be observed between the educational attainment level and the influence of depression and anxiety. The global landscape has witnessed a succession of significant epidemics, some attaining pandemic status, such as COVID-19, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), influenza A (H1N1), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and HIV/AIDS 1. Notably, major epidemics like MERS, influenza A (H1N1), SARS and COVID-19 have left enduring and widespread impacts on mental health 2-5. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has escalated anxiety and depression levels within the Chinese population 6. COVID-19 was cleared of preventative and control measures, as outlined in Chinese Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, on January 8, 2023 7. However, just as the threat of COVID-19 was easing, a resurgence of H1N1 influenza in various Chinese cities, including Zhengzhou, emerged in March 2023 8. Considering this resurgence, the mental health of the Chinese population faces a grave threat. Zhengzhou, Henan province, which detected 19 cases of imported COVID-19 on January 21, 2020, faced a significant challenge. By January 9, 2023, it was reported that 89 percent of the province's nearly 100 million population had been infected 9. Henan province recorded the highest cumulative number of deaths after Hubei and Shanghai 10. Notably, Anyang City, accounting for a significant percentage of the province's confirmed cases 11. The prolonged isolation policy implemented in Henan after the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in a multifaceted problem concerning young adults' mental health 12. On March 14, 2023, influenza A subtype A H1N1 dominated in Anyang City, as indicated by a surveillance report from the National Influenza Centre 13. The rising rate of test-positive influenza cases in southern and northern provinces underscored the increasing prevalence of H1N1 14. With distinct symptoms and recommendations for control, the coexistence of COVID-19 and H1N1 placed substantial strain on the mental health of Anyang City's residents. In general, patients with COVID-19 were advised to isolate, exacerbating psychological distress, particularly among the younger population 15. Heightened concerns about young people's mental health have been amplified

Introduction Brain disorders like dementia influence memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Alzheimer's affects 50-60% of dementia sufferers. Other dementias include vascular, Lewy body, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal young onset (Alzheimer's Disease International, 2022). The WHO expects 139 million people to have dementia by 2050 (Alzheimer's Disease International, 2022). No cure for dementia. Treatments and interventions have been examined extensively. Medication is the main therapy, notwithstanding its limitations (Gauthier, 2002). Licensed therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dementia may reduce cognitive decline by a year but not affect the disease's course (Raina et al., 2008). Antipsychotics treat 50% of patients' behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD). Antipsychotics increase geriatric cerebrovascular events and mortality (FDA, 2005; Schneider, Dagerman & Insel, 2005). Medication has more risks and adverse effects than non-pharmacological