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MERCY (RAHMAH) AS THE PRELUDE TO ISLAM
Get PDFMercy is central to the very identity of Islam, yet this is not often recognized by theologians and scholars. This paper will demonstrate that the idea of mercy is important as a prelude to the understanding of Islam and an interpretation of its teachings. This important role of mercy is evident in Islam's primary sources – the Quran and the Sunnah – and is not contingent on political, social, or historical contexts. It is well recognized that the proper comprehension of Islam hinges on grasping the attributes of God, his divine message, and the character of his messenger. But what is often overlooked is that these aspects are fundamentally rooted in mercy. Islam encourages its followers to cultivate merciful virtues. It emphasizes that the compassionate nature of the faith should always precede the understanding and interpretation of its teachings. As a result, Muslims are encouraged to nurture a compassionate self, foster a benevolent mindset and approach, and anchor their religious obedience in the spirit of mercy. While followers of Islam are responsible for upholding this ethos, external observers too should try to view the religion fairly based upon this recognition of the centrality of mercy
Measuring Satisfaction and Continuance Intention of Undergraduates towards E-Learning in Chengdu, China
Get PDFPurpose: This study evaluates the factors significantly influencing e-learning satisfaction and continuance intention among undergraduate dance choreography students at three private universities in Chengdu, China. The present study investigates the impact of confirmation, system quality, service quality, perceived usefulness, satisfaction, and information quality on students' satisfaction and continuance intention towards e-learning. Research design, data, and methodology: The researcher used a quantitative approach to collect the data by distribuing an online questionnaire to 492 undergraduates majoring in dance choreography from three target universities. The sampling techniques involve purposive, quota and conveneince sampling. The relationships between the study variables were determined through factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The results of data analysis showed that confirmation, system quality, service quality, perceived usefulness, and information quality significantly impact satisfaction. It also indicated that perceived usefulness exerts the greatest impact on satisfaction. Futhermore, perceived usefulness and satisfaction significantly impact continuance intention. Conclusions: To ensure students’ continuance intention and sustained use of e-learning, university administrators, teaching staff, and e-learning developers should focus on the development on the quality and ease of use of e-learning system to enhance the learning efficiency and performance of students. 
Investigating Factors Affecting of Customers’ Satisfaction and Loyalty Towards Express Logistics and Its Internet Plus in Sichuan, China
Get PDFPurpose: This research aims to investigate the factors affecting customers’ satisfaction and loyalty toward express logistics services in the context of "Internet Plus." The conceptual framework proposes seven variables, including the causal relationship between service quality, perceived value, brand image, customer relationship, trust, satisfaction, and loyalty. Research design, data, and methodology: This study is based on a literature review and questionnaire survey using a quantitative research method. A questionnaire was conducted on 500 respondents from Sichuan province in China, except Chengdu city. The sampling techniques are judgmental, quota and convenience sampling. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used for data analysis, including model fit, reliability, and structure validity. Results: The results show that the five factors of service quality, perceived value, brand image, customer relationship, and trust have a significant effect on customer satisfaction of express delivery companies. Satisfaction and customer relationship significantly positive correlation with customer loyalty of express delivery companies. Conclusions: This study provides effective thinking inspiration and strong decision support for express logistics enterprises to improve the service level of express logistics in the operation and management process and further helps them enhance their overall competitiveness and achieve sustainable development
Examining on Behavioral Intention and Use Behavior of Students Online Learning Systems: A Case of Vocational Collages in Jiangxi, China
Get PDFPurpose: This research paper aims to examine the factors impacting vocational collages’ students’ behavioral intention and use behavior of the online learning system in Jiangxi, China. The conceptual framework proposed a causal relationship among perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, perceived behavioral control, social influence, behavioral intentions, and use behavior. Research design, data, and methodology: The researcher used the quantitative method (n=500) to distribute questionnaires to students. The nonprobability sampling includes judgmental, quota sampling, and convenience sampling in collecting data and distributing surveys by the online survey platform. The Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used for the data analysis, including model fit, reliability, and validity of the constructs. Results: The results explicated that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, and perceived behavioral control have a significant impact on behavioral intentions. In addition, behavioral intentions significantly impact use behavior. Nevertheless, social influence has no significant impact on behavioral intentions. Conclusions: Six hypotheses were proven to fulfill research objectives. Hence, it is recommended that teaching management departments and educational technology centers provide assessments to measure the level of influence and teaching development plans to enhance the overall level of teaching information in the school
Understanding the Drive of Chinese Players’ Continuous Intention and Loyalty Towards Online Games in Whhan, China
No full textPurpose: This study examines the factors impacting Chinese players’ continuous intention and loyalty towards online games in Wuhan, China. The research framework is built upon achievement, challenge, social interaction, enjoyment, flow, loyalty, and continuous intention. Research design, data, and methodology: The quantitative study is to collect data via a questionnaire of 610 students from 5 colleges in Wuhan, China. The sample methods are judgmental, quota, and convenience sampling. The index of item-objective congruence (IOC) and pilot test (n=30) were conducted to validate validity and reliability before the data collection. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assess the convergent and discriminant validity of the measurement model. Furthermore, the structural equation model (SEM) was applied to test the effect of measured variables and conclude the research. Results: Achievement, challenge, and enjoyment significantly impact flow. Flow significantly impacts loyalty and continuous intention to play online games. However, social interaction has an insignificant impact on flow. Conclusion: The practical implications of this research indicate that game developers and designers should focus on incorporating elements such as achievement, challenge, and enjoyment into their games to enhance the flow experience among players. These factors have been found to significantly impact facilitating the continuous intention to play online games
Multi-Level Study on the Motivation Factors of Social Responsibility: Case Study of Individuals and Private Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFSocial responsibility, referring to supporting others in society, became a crucial topic during the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly impacting people’s mental and physical lives. Socially responsible activities can be conducted on two main levels-individual and organizational. An individual who participates in socially responsible activities acts as a volunteer while an organization performs social responsibility through related activities, contributing to society without any return. Limited research exists on the motivation of volunteers, especially involving multi-level studies. Therefore, this study intends to fill the gap by employing a qualitative approach to gain an in-depth understanding of the volunteers’ motivations by conducting interviews with 27 participants at the individual level and representatives from 14 companies at the organizational level. The results reveal six motivating factors at the individual level and four at the organizational level, under some common themes. Both individuals and organizations can support each other to design appropriate socially responsible activities and create an iterative positive cycle, positively contributing to society.
Self-regulation through Goal-Problem-Oriented Teaching Mode in EFL Writing Classrooms
Get PDFThis study investigates the impact of implementing the Goal-Problem-Oriented teaching mode, combined with Pintrich's self-regulation framework, on students' English writing proficiency and their perceptions of self-regulated learning (SRL) writing strategies. A mixed-method research design involving quantitative and qualitative data collection methods was employed. The study was conducted in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom setting, adding validity to the findings. The results demonstrate a positive influence of the intervention, with students improving their writing proficiency and exhibiting increased awareness of SRL writing strategies. However, it is vital to acknowledge the limitations of this study, including the small sample size and the use of convenience sampling. Overall, it is hoped that the study will make valuable contributions to the growing body of research on integrating SRL and writing instruction in EFL settings, emphasizing the significance of authentic contexts and practical applications in enhancing students' writing abilities and fostering self-regulated learning skills
Developing Employees’ Innovation Competence Through Organizational Development Intervention: A Case Study of Logis Company in China
Get PDFThis study aims to propose a systematic organizational development project to improve Individual Innovation Competence of employees by enhancing Perceived Innovative Organizational Culture, Affective Commitment, and Self-efficacy with Tacit Knowledge Sharing as the mediating variable. The researcher adopted action research on the focal company to test how Individual Innovation Competence can be improved by applying Organizational Development Intervention (ODI) measures to engage employees and promote Perceived Innovative Organizational Culture, Affective Commitment, Self-efficacy, and Tacit Knowledge Sharing. The stages of ODI are designed according to the framework of activities contributing to effective changing management, which contains five stages: motivating change, creating a vision, developing support, managing the transition, and sustaining momentum. Mixed methods were used to collect data by the close-ended questionnaire and the semi-structured interview before and after the ODI. Quantitative data was analyzed by Linear regression and Wilcoxon signed rank test to validate the hypotheses. The results indicated that Perceived Innovative Organizational Culture, Affective Commitment, Self-efficacy, Tacit Knowledge Sharing, and Individual innovation competence had significantly improved after the ODI. And Perceived Innovative Organizational Culture, Affective Commitment, and Self-efficacy positively correlate with Tacit Knowledge Sharing and Individual innovation competence. Tacit Knowledge Sharing positively correlates with Individual Innovation Competence and has a partially mediating effect on Perceived Innovative Organizational Culture, Affective Commitment, Self-efficacy to Individual Innovation Competence. Finally, an organizational development project is proposed for enhancing employees’ innovation competence
Visamo Tiffin Seva: A Case of Affective Social Entrepreneurship in rural Gujarat, India
Get PDFPurpose – The aim of this case study is to investigate the functioning of Visamo Tiffin Seva (VTS) – an enterprise based on social commitment intended to feed the homeless and elderly people. Visamo Tifin Seva, a charitable organization operated from a small village named Vaso in Gujarat, India, is a successful venture known for serving the elderly needy people. VTS ensures to provide free food to those who cannot afford to earn or cook it for their own self. Main reason behind investigating VTS is to understand the journey of VTS and the strategies adopted by VTS to meet the challenges faced during the extraordinary journey. Further the case study also aims at identifying the entrepreneurial approach or model adopted by VTS and the critical factors that affects the success of Visamo Tifin Seva. Permissions were seeked to use the data collected through interviews for case building. Design/Methodology/Approach – For the purpose of study, data was collected from 71 stakeholders of Visamo Tiffin Seva. The sample constituted of Founder-1, the Support staff-12, Service staff-08, the Donors-24, and the Beneficiaries-26. Semi-structured interviews were conducted (n=32). Interviews were also conducted with the staff members (service providers) of VTS as well as an in-depth interaction was carried out with the owner of VTS. This approach was adopted to understand the functioning of VTS and to investigate in the birth and growth of VTS. Further, the secondary information for building the case on VTS was collected from the VTS’s website and the websites of newspapers where the articles and success stories of VTS were published. Findings – The case information concludes in identifying a new model of social entrepreneurship adopted by VTS which is named as Affective-Social-Entrepreneurship. This model operates on the basis of Empathetic Approach for others and particularly the society at large. This case study also resulted in identification of certain factors which can be said as the critical success factors in the journey if VTS, viz. Crowdfunding, Community Support and Participation, Efficient Communication and Advocacy, Creating and Adjusting to Changing Conditions and Forming Strategic Alliances. Research Limitations/Implications – The case was developed on the basis of the information received during the interviews and interactions with the VTS beneficiaries, VTS founder, VTS staff or service provides and the already exiting literature related to VTS on various websites. Sparse information resources serve as a major limitation of the study
Natural Rubber Trade and Production Toward Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Panel Regression Analysis
Get PDFNatural rubber is one of the most important agricultural commodities used for various purposes around the world. In 2020, the global demand for natural rubber products was approximately 12.5 million tonnes. Over the past decade, the supply of natural rubber increased significantly due to the expansion of plantation areas for natural rubber in Asian countries. Currently, the largest importer of natural rubber is China, accounting for 40% of global consumption and 23.2% of global imports. As global leaders are focusing on achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the debate on sustainable rubber trade and production has escalated. This study investigates the key natural rubber production factors influencing the global natural rubber trade flows. The fixed effects panel regression method was employed to analyze the effects of key factors influencing the import and export of natural rubber. The country-level data were gathered from various international sources such as UN Comtrade, World Bank and FAO. The outcome variables of this study are natural rubber import and export volume, while the explanatory variables include natural rubber harvest area, natural rubber producer price, agricultural support, fertilizer consumption, annual mean temperature and global GDP. The results showed that natural rubber imports and exports are significantly associated with natural rubber harvest area, producer price, agricultural support and annual mean temperature. The findings of this study can be used by policymakers to implement appropriate policies and agricultural supporting schemes to foster sustainable natural rubber trade and production in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals