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Reviving Tawhidic epistemology in the Muslim world: a way forward
No full textThe dawn of modernization and globalization has brought many changes to human living conditions across the world. In particular, modern globalization, with its use of the internet and other technology-mediated learning tools and apps, has made knowledge and education more accessible, even to communities living in the remotest parts of the world. By utilizing modern technology, humanity can now share news and information much faster than before.
As much as we welcome and celebrate these developments in the field of education, there is also a downside. In the olden days, education and learning, considered as means for the inculcation and transfer of knowledge, culture, language, heritage, values, religion, and experience from one generation to the next, held a noble purpose. In the modern world, however, this purpose is in some ways being lost.
Today, education and learning have become more mechanical in nature, largely because they are often pursued for the sole purpose of acquiring a certificate or degree. With such paper qualifications in hand, an individual can secure a job or position that, in return, generates income.
Although modern education, with its emphasis on science and technology, has enabled humankind to travel through space, place satellites in orbit, and even set foot on the moon, it has, in some ways, deprived human beings of an understanding of the true purpose of our lives and our mission in this world.
Furthermore, as modern education continues its progressive march toward achieving worldly success, fame, and glory, it has undermined the human need for religion, spirituality, and the search for meaning. In other words, modern society pays little, or in some cases, no attention to the philosophical question of what life is all about.
In recognizing that modern-day education around the world has shifted away from the lofty idealism of the past, this article intends to explore and investigate the underlying causes of this shift and how the current situation may be remedied, particularly in the Muslim world. In addition, the article will also examine the need to revive Tawhidic epistemology within the Muslim intellectual and educational tradition
Lahirkan generasi kalis rasuah melalui pendidikan
Full text link“SAYA dahulu dalam unit risik tentera. Banyak tugasan mencabar nyawa saya buat demi negara. Bersara tahun 1992 dengan pencen cuma RM 750. Pendapatan sebanyak itu tak cukup untuk menampung keperluan hidup di Kuala Lumpur. Nasib baik isteri saya kerja jaga dan asuh anak orang, dapatlah tampung sedikit pendapatan keluarga.” Itu luahan hati Pegawai Waran 1 (B) Yahya Yaakup yang juga ahli Jemaah Surau Muwafaqah dalam qaryah Taman Melawati. Beliau sekarang
Chatter detection in the turning process using acoustic wavelet scattergrams and transfer learning
Full text linkChatter is an unwanted vibration in machining processes that degrades surface quality, reduces productivity, and
shortens tool life. Reliable chatter detection is essential, particularly under varying machining conditions where
traditional vibration-based approaches are often intrusive, complex, and require expert interpretations. This
study introduces a novel time–frequency representation of acoustic signals using wavelet scattergrams for chatter
detection in the turning process. These wavelet scattergrams generated through a wavelet scattering network
(WSN) are used as an input to fine-tune a deep neural network (DNN) using a transfer learning framework. To
ensure robust evaluation, experiments were conducted with five different overhang workpiece configurations,
where the acoustic signals from the first four configurations were used for training and validation, and a
completely new workpiece configuration was used to test the model performance. Among the evaluated models,
ResNet50V2 achieved the highest classification accuracy of 99.2% while maintaining a low detection latency of
about 62 ms, outperforming MobileNet and DenseNet121. The results demonstrate that the proposed method can
reliably detect chatter using a non-intrusive microphone sensor and limited experimental data while maintaining
robustness across varying machining conditions, making it suitable for accurate chatter detection in industrial
applications
Significance of perforating vessels in vertebrobasilar territory acute ischemic stroke treated with mechanical thrombectomy: a review of cone-beam computed tomography findings and the literature
No full textPosterior circulation ischemic stroke generally has a poor prognosis. Compared with ischemic stroke affecting the anterior circulation, few studies have discussed its management. However,
the role of the perforating vessels in the vertebrobasilar territory
is not well understood. In this letter, we discuss the potential significance of perforating vessels in this cerebrovascular territory
in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who were treated
successfully with mechanical thrombectomy (MT), with a particular focus on high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography
(CT) (CBCT) imaging findings, brief aspects of clinical management, and eventual outcomes. Relevant literature was also reviewed. As an illustration, we reviewed two patients who presented to our center within 24 hours of symptom onset. Both
patients were noted to have basilar artery occlusion (BAO) on
pretreatment imaging and underwent MT. Despite successful
revascularization in both cases, different clinical outcomes were
observed, which we postulate may relate to the pre- and postMT findings within the brainstem on high-resolution intra-arterial CBCT
Modelling the future dental therapists within Malaysian clinician dental workforce using system dynamics
No full textObjectives: This workforce modelling research aims to model the future dental workforce in line with the full enactment of the
revised Dental Act, which permits dental therapists to practice in private dental sectors.
Method: A validated systems dynamics model was used to examine the interaction between the population baseline need, demand for and the supply of dental care services across public and private sectors between 2015 and 2030. Simulations were made based on evidence drawn from previous studies and government data policy. The need/demand and supply sub-models were integrated in relation to clinical hours to explore the potential of over-or undersupply of dentists and therapists, which were then converted to workforce numbers.
Results: The model suggests that the demand for Malaysian dentists and dental therapists is expected to increase by over 27.2% and 2.6%, respectively, across the simulation period and the demographic disease trends. This result indicates the need for an expanded dental workforce. However, a potential oversupply of public dental therapists and private dentists was projected by 2025. Furthermore, a potential undersupply of public dentists was observed throughout the simulation period.
Conclusion: There is an apparent mismatch between the population demand and workforce supply across sectors. The model
findings indicate the need for additional discussion and scrutiny of regulations allowing dental therapists to operate in the private sector to inform workforce policy and planning
Design and development of a teleoperated mobile robot with SLAM and thermal sensing
No full textMobile robots are now widely used in many areas such as industry,
monitoring, and rescue operations. A common problem is that most robots either
focus on mapping or sensing, but not together in one simple system. The aim
of this research is to design and develop a customized mobile robot that can do
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) while also using a thermal camera for non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging. The method
involves two parts: simulation and hardware implementation. The simulation was
done using robotic firmware, and the hardware was designed in SolidWorks and
built with sensors including LiDAR, IMU, and a thermal camera. The robot is
controlled by teleoperation, which allows manual navigation while collecting temperature data and creating maps in real time. The results show that the system can
display mapping and temperature information on an onboard LCD and a remote
workstation. The significance of this finding is that the proposed system provides
a reliable way to combine teleoperation, temperature detection, and mapping in
one robot, with possible use in hazardous environments, industrial monitoring,
and inspection tasks
Carotenoids from ulam: bridging traditional knowledge with modern halal pharmaceutical needs
No full textThe halal pharmaceutical industry has gained interest beyond the Muslim consumer market due to the trust and high-quality assurance offered by halal certification. Synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) can have long-term negative effects on human health and contribute to
environmental degradation. In this context, there is a growing interest in natural and halal APIs that can offer positive health effects. Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of provitamin A, with carotenoids providing between 70% to 90% of the daily requirement. Additionally, ulam, a traditional Malay vegetable, is a rich source of carotenoids with
proven nutritional benefits besides having good antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As a result, ulam has great potential to offer positive health effects as a dietary source and as a natural and halal APIs. By incorporating ulam-based natural APIs, the pharmaceutical industry can contribute to healthier and sustainable outcomes for both individuals
and the environment
The influence of parental educational expectations on children's school readiness
No full textThis study examines the relationship between parents’ educational expectations and children’s school readiness, given the crucial role the former plays in the latter. The sample included 482 kindergarteners and 482 parents from Semarang City and Semarang Regency, Indonesia, who were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Nijmeegse Schoolbekwaamheids Test (N.S.T.), which demonstrated an internal consistency of .87, and the Parents’ Educational Expectations Scale, which comprises academic, social, athletic, art, and compliance domains, with reliability coefficients of .86, .52, .40, .50, and .77, respectively. The data were analysed using multinomial logistic regression analysis. The results showed that parents’ educational expectations in the academic, athletic, and art domains had significant main effects on children’s school readiness, χ² (2) = 43.099, p < .05; χ² (2) = 8.477, p < .05; and χ² (2) = 51.446, p < .05, respectively. However, expectations in the social and compliance domains did not make a meaningful contribution to children’s school readiness. These findings provide evidence that parents’ expectations in the academic, athletic, and art domains contribute to the development of skills required for school readiness. The study further suggests that parents who hold expectations in these three domains are more likely to encourage relevant activities, thereby enhancing their children’s readiness for school. In contrast, parents’ expectations in the social and compliance domains, which represent more fundamental life skills, do not appear to be directly related to the acquisition of skills necessary for school readines
