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Quality of Life (QoL) in chronic renal disease for muslim patients based on Islamic perspective: A review
No full textOne of the best ways to evaluate person’s health quality is through measuring their
Quality of Life (QoL). The QoL concept gained rapid popularity over the last four decades
in assessing health. It has been used as the sole endpoint in studies designed
specifically to develop a positive physical or mental well-being of sick people. The
purpose of this review is to address the needs of a new Islam-specific health-related QoL
instruments for chronic kidney Muslim patients. A literature search was conducted using
electronic databases. For the purpose of the review QoL from literature review for
chronic kidney disease was referred. Therefore, the objectives of this study are to
explore the meaning of QoL and identify the components of QoL for Muslim patients
based on Islamic perspective. The solution for the circumstance is the researchers want
to understand the QoL among chronic renal disease based on Islamic views. This study
uses qualitative method by collecting data through in-depth interviews among renal
patients. The researchers have a preference to employ Interpretative Phenomenology
Analysis (IPA) as a method of analysis in this study. IPA could polish lived experiences
about feeling and innermost deliberation of the experience. Subsequently this method is
suitable to know about QoL for renal patients in details. This privileging renal patients’ viewpoints reflects a recognition that each of them is the expert on their own lives, and it
can make phenomenology empowering as it provides access to the viewpoints of those
who may be otherwise unheard. Prior conducting complete interview, the patients will be
given brief explanation about the purpose of the research and their consent will be
acquired to participate. To conduct the interview, prior appointments will be booked as
considering the current situation and suitibility of the patients. A total of 16 renal patients
will be approached. The interviews will be conducted in person for about 25 minutes. This research is exclusive due to focusing on Muslim patients with chronic renal disease
maintains the QoL according to the Islamic perspective and views
Effect of risk control as moderator of relationship between government support, training, digital marketing, financial capital and performance of SMEs in Indonesia
No full textThis research focus on effect of risk control as moderator of relationship between government support, training,
digital marketing, financial capital and performance of SMEs in Indonesia. The purpose of the research is to
determine the effect of risk control on performance of SMEs in Indonesia. The respondent in this research were
all SMEs players in Medan, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The data self-collected, using quantitative
based-study. Data will be collect by surveyed questionnaire and be analyzed by using Structural Equation Model
(SEM) Amos. Three hundred respondents of people who become SMEs players in Medan, Indonesia. The
methode instrument was using questionnaires and made up of seven variables, where four were exogenous
variables, one was moderating and one was endogenous variable. By using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA),
it is found that each variable has strong correlation. it can be concluded that risk control has positive significant
effect as moderator between government support, training, digital marketing, financial capital and performance
of SMEs
Methanolysis of duckweed and azolla: A comparative analysis
No full textThis paper compares the bio-oil and chemical compositions produced from methanolysis of
duckweed and Azolla. The methanolysis was carried out at 230 C, 250 C and 300 C for 30 minutes
using the CJF-0.1L reactor. Oil yield produced from azolla was 34% and this is 3% higher as compared to
the bio-oil yield produced by duckweed at 250 C. The Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
analysis showed that alcohol, ketone, amine, ether and ester compositions in the bio-oil produced from
duckweed were slightly higher than azolla. However, carboxylic acids, amide and phenol compounds in
the bio-oil produced from azolla are different and higher than duckweed. The results suggest that
duckweed and azolla are the potential feedstocks from aquatic biomass to be further investigated for
bio oil use
Effects of biochar and organic fertilizer on the plant growth and control of root knot nematode disease of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabis)
No full textKenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is cultivated for its fiber. In Malaysia, this crop was grown at the BRIS soil area;
which was previously cultivated with tobacco plant. BRIS soil is known as unfertile soil and need to be treated
to improve the growth of plant. In this study, the effect of BRIS soil treated with biochar and its combination
with other organic fertilizer on the growth of kenaf and its consequence effect on plant resistancy against root
knot nematode disease were investigated. The design for the experiment was CRD (complete randomized
design) with ten replicates. The plot size was 5 meter x 5 meter each. Treatments are (1) chemical fertilizer
(NPK), (2) biochar, (3) biochar: cow dung, (4) biochar: organic compost and (5) biochar: cow dung: organic
compost with the ratio 1 to 1. The plant growth parameters such as plant height, chlorophyll content, plant
biomass and fiber dry weight were measured at the end of the study. The roots of plant were collected to
investigate the indirect effect of these treatments on the plant resistancy against root knot nematode disease.
Despite of having the significantly higher number of nematode galls on plant roots, results obtained shows
that the application of chemical fertilizer was significantly improved the growth of kenaf compared to other
treatments. On the other hand, eventhough the number of nematode galls found on plant roots at the plot
treated with biochar is significantly lower compared to other treatments, biochar application does not
improve the plant growth performance
Study of solar radiation effect on radio signal using plasma antenna
No full textPlasma antenna can be formed by energizing glass tubes which are filled with neutral gases. It works similarly as metal
antenna where it can transmit and receive wireless signal. This study aims to investigate the effect of weather focused
on solar radiation towards the performance of plasma antenna represented by signal strength. Fluorescent lamp was
set as plasma because it used ionized gas as its conducting element instead of metal. Execution of electrical properties
measurements need to be done first, in order to obtain discharge current and voltage values, that need to be used into
Glomac programming for the generation of electron temperature and electron density. Next, calculations of the
plasma properties was performed to derive the value of plasma and collision frequencies. The plasma properties are
important parameters to design and simulate plasma antenna using Computer Simulation Technology (CST). Antenna
parameters in terms of return loss, gain, directivity and radiation pattern can be simulated using CST. Signal strength
experiment was conducted to evaluate plasma antenna performance in terms of its capability to capture the signals
and analyse the effect of solar radiation on that particular moment through the rate of power level over time versus
solar radiation data. It was observed at the highest solar radiation rate which is 920 V/m, the power level recorded is
the lowest value at-172.93 dBm. Therefore, the signal strength received by the plasma antenna shows remarkable
changes under the influence of solar radiation
The beauty in the Malay manuscript appreciation of art
No full textThis paper aims to discuss the beautiful ornament on manuscript illumination in the Malay world. The
beauty of the decorative variety in the illumination of the manuscript will be seen through the
appreciation of art using the formalistic aspects of art. This study involves the study of literature
through a qualitative approach to collect data from previous studies. As a result of analyzing past
studies, researchers found similarities and differences in findings. In terms of similarities decorative
features in the Malay manuscript illuminations highlighting the use of the gold which refers to the
symbol of luxury, class, identity and style. While the similarity in terms of motifs, most use flora motifs
(plants) that refer to nature as inspiration. Therefore, in terms of differences, the researchers found
various findings of the study, namely the use of motifs other than flora motifs. Among other motives
found in the Malay, manuscript illumination is characterized by geometric motifs, structure, symmetry,
cosmology, and vegetal. Researchers also argue that the decorative style of the manuscript illumination
reflects the expertise and subtlety of the manuscript decorator in revealing the natural beauty of Allah
S.W.T. creation. This concept of beauty means inner beauty and external beauty (form and content)
Gain more insight from common latent factor in structural equation modeling
No full textThere is a great deal of evidence that method bias is really sure influences item validities, measurement error,
correlation and covariance between latent constructs and thus leading the researchers to erroneous conclusion due to
inflation or deflation during hypothesis testing. To remedy this, the study provides a guideline to minimize the
method bias in the context of structural equation modeling employing the covariance method (CB-SEM) using
medical tourism model. A practical approach is illustrated for the identification of method bias based on the new
construct namely common latent factor. Using this latent construct, we managed to identify which item has potential
to permeate more variance from common latent factor. Nevertheless, we figure out that the method bias is do not
exist in our developed model. Therefore, this measurement model is appropriate for structural model in order to
achieve the research hypotheses. We hope that this discussion will help the researchers anticipate which items are
likely exposed on method bias before proceed to advance modeling
