Kenny S L Cheah
Biographic Data
| ID | 1140668 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kenny S L Cheah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kenny S L |
| FAMILY NAME | Cheah |
| SIGNATURE | CHEAH K S L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9881-582X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Creative Leadership and Students Learning Outcomes
This study aims to investigate the relationships between creative leadership, academic optimism, and learning outcomes in vocational colleges. It explores how leadership practices can influence students' psychological perceptions of their learning environment and how these perceptions, in turn, affect their academic achievements.A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected from 213 students enrolled in vocational colleges in B…
Application of multi-sensory virtual reality in health education of prostate cancer
BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) technology has emerged as an innovative teaching and training tool across numerous educational domains, yet its potential impact in community health education, particularly for culturally sensitive topics like prostate cancer (PCa), remains insufficiently explored. METHODS: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a multi‐sensory, learning-based VR health education tool (M‐PCP) on PCa knowledge, co…
Efficiency or intensification? A systematic review of generative AI and academic workload in higher education
The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education has prompted critical discussions regarding its impact on faculty workload. Existing evidence is fragmented and lacks systematic synthesis, leaving it unclear whether GenAI alleviates or intensifies academic work. To address this gap, this study conducted a systematic review of 30 empirical studies following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews a…
Fostering collaborative creativity and ensemble skills through virtual ensembles in hybrid music education
The sudden change of music education to a hybrid form during the COVID-19 pandemic has made virtual ensembles the primary way of learning together. The authors aim through this review to understand how much digital platforms such as JackTrip, Jamulus, Zoom, and Soundtrap have affected the student engagement in musical ensemble practice. The paper emphasizes virtually choreographed concerts not only as a method for being able to continue training …
A bibliometric and visualization analysis for global research trends in Wushu and mental health (1981–2024)
This multi-database analysis provides researchers and policymakers with a scientific reference for the WMH field. It clearly reflects current research trends and future research directions in WMH
Gendered digital housekeeping and invisible care labor in platformed higher education
As higher education continues to undergo rapid digital transformation - particularly since hybrid teaching became the routine during and after the pandemic; Learning Management Systems such as Canvas and Blackboard, communication tools like Teams and WhatsApp, and video platforms including Zoom and Tencent Meeting have become embedded in the everyday infrastructure of academic work. Much of the existing literature on platformed higher education f…
Examining the role of social media in fostering responsible consumption
Social media plays a critical role in influencing Bitcoin adoption trends from 2015 to 2023, acting as both an enabler and a disruptor. While platforms have enhanced public awareness of cryptocurrency, they have also fuelled challenges such as misinformation and impulsive behaviour, often undermining responsible consumption of Bitcoin as a financial tool. This dual role underscores the need for targeted interventions to ensure that the adoption o…
Virtual reality for sustainable and responsible pedagogy in art and design education
This systematic review examines the role of Virtual Reality (VR) in advancing sustainable and responsible pedagogical innovation in art and design education. Drawing on 52 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025, it synthesizes evidence across educational technology, leadership, and sustainability research. The review introduces a novel TAM-SDT-DL framework that integrates the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Self-Determination Th…
The influence of school principals’ digital leadership on teachers’ competency in integrating artificial intelligence
This systematic thematic review aimed to examine how the digital leadership of principals affects teachers’ capacity to use artificial intelligence technology in their teaching. In this study, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is combined with transformational leadership theory to provide an analytical framework. Fourteen empirical papers published between 2021 and 2025 were identified from the Scopus, Web of Science,…
Exploring Self-Efficacy, Expressive Capabilities, And Social Leadership in Traditional Chinese Music Performance
This study explores the role of self-efficacy in enhancing expressive performance capabilities among music students specializing in traditional Chinese instruments at universities in Henan Province, China. It investigates how self-efficacy influences musical expression, emotional regulation, and performance confidence, particularly in a context where traditional technical training often outweighs emotional and psychological support. The research …
The challenges of Malaysian private universities in reaching sustainable education toward responsible consumption
This article examines the emphasis on sustainable education in the context of education among education field academicians in a Malaysian private university. There are a few significances for this study. First, it posits the issue and why sustainable education should be included in university curriculum and practice. The study's four research objectives aim to uncover internal and external issues that hinder universities' sustainable education pr…
Enhancing Self-Leadership in Online Fitness Education and Training
The advent of social media platforms has brought about a paradigm shift in the dissemination of information, consequently giving rise to a new breed of individuals known as Social Media Influencers (SMIs). These SMIs have exerted a substantial influence on individuals and society as a whole. Within the domain of fitness education and training, the emergence of Social Media Influencers (SMIs) has significantly disrupted conventional approaches to …
Leading Generation Z's Financial Literacy Through Financial Education
There is a growing awareness of the importance of financial education and literacy in personal economic success, yet not many Generation Z are proficient in this area. The lack of understanding can lead to consequences such as not recognizing the need for greater retirement savings, making poor spending decisions, or when overpaying off high-interest debt. In addition, many of the studies on financial education and literacy among Generation Z rem…
Leading Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Education
Emerging virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies in education have the potential to revolutionize the whole educational experience. Studies have shown that before introducing the technology to their pupils, educators should do a thorough assessment of the technology's viability and possible acceptance in the classroom. However, not much is synthesized from the body of knowledge about the leadership and coupling of VR and AR in …
Teaching Entrepreneurship Education (EE) Online During Covid-19 Pandemic
This article focuses on a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project that was carried out in a Malaysian Public University during three series of lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic. During that time, all higher education institutes in Malaysia were barred from conducting face-to-face lectures that resorted to fully online learning throughout two semesters during the academic session of 2020 to 2021. As an educator, I was primary concerned ab…
Mediating Role of Intra-Team Conflict between Paternalistic Leadership and Decision-Making Quality among China University’s CMT during Covid-19
Universities across China have set up crisis management teams (CMTS) to deal with the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study focuses on how the paternalistic leadership practices of a Chinese university CMT influence crisis strategic decisions by managing conflict. These relationships were verified using hierarchical regression analysis on 312 samples from the surveyed university during the pandemic and found the following: benevo…
The Pedagogical Frontiers of Urban Higher Education
Teachers of urban higher education institutions often explore new methods of teaching using innovative techno-pedagogical approaches. This study reports on postgraduate students’ perceptions of the blended learning mode of delivery, co-taught by two lecturers concurrently during the “Qualitative Research” elective course offered for the Master of Educational Leadership program, in a reputed Malaysian university. A qualitative action research meth…
Leading Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Education
Emerging virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies in education have the potential to revolutionize the whole educational experience. Studies have shown that before introducing the technology to their pupils, educators should do a thorough assessment of the technology's viability and possible acceptance in the classroom. However, not much is synthesized from the body of knowledge about the leadership and coupling of VR and AR in …
The Pedagogical Frontiers of Urban Higher Education
Teachers of urban higher education institutions often explore new methods of teaching using innovative techno-pedagogical approaches. This study reports on postgraduate students’ perceptions of the blended learning mode of delivery, co-taught by two lecturers concurrently during the “Qualitative Research” elective course offered for the Master of Educational Leadership program, in a reputed Malaysian university. A qualitative action research meth…
Teaching Entrepreneurship Education (EE) Online During Covid-19 Pandemic
This article focuses on a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project that was carried out in a Malaysian Public University during three series of lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic. During that time, all higher education institutes in Malaysia were barred from conducting face-to-face lectures that resorted to fully online learning throughout two semesters during the academic session of 2020 to 2021. As an educator, I was primary concerned ab…
Mediating Role of Intra-Team Conflict between Paternalistic Leadership and Decision-Making Quality among China University’s CMT during Covid-19
Universities across China have set up crisis management teams (CMTS) to deal with the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study focuses on how the paternalistic leadership practices of a Chinese university CMT influence crisis strategic decisions by managing conflict. These relationships were verified using hierarchical regression analysis on 312 samples from the surveyed university during the pandemic and found the following: benevo…
The challenges of Malaysian private universities in reaching sustainable education toward responsible consumption
This article examines the emphasis on sustainable education in the context of education among education field academicians in a Malaysian private university. There are a few significances for this study. First, it posits the issue and why sustainable education should be included in university curriculum and practice. The study's four research objectives aim to uncover internal and external issues that hinder universities' sustainable education pr…
Enhancing Self-Leadership in Online Fitness Education and Training
The advent of social media platforms has brought about a paradigm shift in the dissemination of information, consequently giving rise to a new breed of individuals known as Social Media Influencers (SMIs). These SMIs have exerted a substantial influence on individuals and society as a whole. Within the domain of fitness education and training, the emergence of Social Media Influencers (SMIs) has significantly disrupted conventional approaches to …
Leading Generation Z's Financial Literacy Through Financial Education
There is a growing awareness of the importance of financial education and literacy in personal economic success, yet not many Generation Z are proficient in this area. The lack of understanding can lead to consequences such as not recognizing the need for greater retirement savings, making poor spending decisions, or when overpaying off high-interest debt. In addition, many of the studies on financial education and literacy among Generation Z rem…
Leading Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Education
Emerging virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies in education have the potential to revolutionize the whole educational experience. Studies have shown that before introducing the technology to their pupils, educators should do a thorough assessment of the technology's viability and possible acceptance in the classroom. However, not much is synthesized from the body of knowledge about the leadership and coupling of VR and AR in …
Examining the role of social media in fostering responsible consumption
Social media plays a critical role in influencing Bitcoin adoption trends from 2015 to 2023, acting as both an enabler and a disruptor. While platforms have enhanced public awareness of cryptocurrency, they have also fuelled challenges such as misinformation and impulsive behaviour, often undermining responsible consumption of Bitcoin as a financial tool. This dual role underscores the need for targeted interventions to ensure that the adoption o…
Virtual reality for sustainable and responsible pedagogy in art and design education
This systematic review examines the role of Virtual Reality (VR) in advancing sustainable and responsible pedagogical innovation in art and design education. Drawing on 52 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025, it synthesizes evidence across educational technology, leadership, and sustainability research. The review introduces a novel TAM-SDT-DL framework that integrates the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Self-Determination Th…
The influence of school principals’ digital leadership on teachers’ competency in integrating artificial intelligence
This systematic thematic review aimed to examine how the digital leadership of principals affects teachers’ capacity to use artificial intelligence technology in their teaching. In this study, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is combined with transformational leadership theory to provide an analytical framework. Fourteen empirical papers published between 2021 and 2025 were identified from the Scopus, Web of Science,…
Exploring Self-Efficacy, Expressive Capabilities, And Social Leadership in Traditional Chinese Music Performance
This study explores the role of self-efficacy in enhancing expressive performance capabilities among music students specializing in traditional Chinese instruments at universities in Henan Province, China. It investigates how self-efficacy influences musical expression, emotional regulation, and performance confidence, particularly in a context where traditional technical training often outweighs emotional and psychological support. The research …
Creative Leadership and Students Learning Outcomes
This study aims to investigate the relationships between creative leadership, academic optimism, and learning outcomes in vocational colleges. It explores how leadership practices can influence students' psychological perceptions of their learning environment and how these perceptions, in turn, affect their academic achievements.A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected from 213 students enrolled in vocational colleges in B…
Application of multi-sensory virtual reality in health education of prostate cancer
BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) technology has emerged as an innovative teaching and training tool across numerous educational domains, yet its potential impact in community health education, particularly for culturally sensitive topics like prostate cancer (PCa), remains insufficiently explored. METHODS: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a multi‐sensory, learning-based VR health education tool (M‐PCP) on PCa knowledge, co…
Efficiency or intensification? A systematic review of generative AI and academic workload in higher education
The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education has prompted critical discussions regarding its impact on faculty workload. Existing evidence is fragmented and lacks systematic synthesis, leaving it unclear whether GenAI alleviates or intensifies academic work. To address this gap, this study conducted a systematic review of 30 empirical studies following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews a…
Fostering collaborative creativity and ensemble skills through virtual ensembles in hybrid music education
The sudden change of music education to a hybrid form during the COVID-19 pandemic has made virtual ensembles the primary way of learning together. The authors aim through this review to understand how much digital platforms such as JackTrip, Jamulus, Zoom, and Soundtrap have affected the student engagement in musical ensemble practice. The paper emphasizes virtually choreographed concerts not only as a method for being able to continue training …
A bibliometric and visualization analysis for global research trends in Wushu and mental health (1981–2024)
This multi-database analysis provides researchers and policymakers with a scientific reference for the WMH field. It clearly reflects current research trends and future research directions in WMH
Gendered digital housekeeping and invisible care labor in platformed higher education
As higher education continues to undergo rapid digital transformation - particularly since hybrid teaching became the routine during and after the pandemic; Learning Management Systems such as Canvas and Blackboard, communication tools like Teams and WhatsApp, and video platforms including Zoom and Tencent Meeting have become embedded in the everyday infrastructure of academic work. Much of the existing literature on platformed higher education f…
Sociology (6 works) · Higher education (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Public relations (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Educational Leadership and Innovation (4 works) · Social science (4 works) · China (3 works)