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Al-Durus al-Mustafadah min Surah Yusuf li Al-Syabab al-Muslim al-Muasir
No full textThe present era is witnessing the appearance of indecency among the Muslim youths due to influence of complicated orientations. These orientations are of different types; readable, visual and audio, and they have negatively affected the morals of many Muslim youths. They also lead the youths to imitation of the West or the East in terms of dress, feeling and movements, as they read, listen or watch what these civilizations have offered them. Therefore, this research aims to contribute to confronting these complicated orientations among contemporary Muslim youth through the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him). This story is a perfect model for preserving the contemporary Muslim youth from the negative influences of these orientations. In order to achieve these objectives, the study used descriptive and deductive methods, The study found that the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him) included several lessons that can be employed in the formation of contemporary Muslim personality, exemplification self-protection with fear of Allah, seeking help from Allah, good deeds, foresight, and other qualities that inspire people on steadfastness and facing adversity. The current Muslim need to follow the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him) to take a lesson from it, And to protect himself from the distracting causes which one can attract him from several sources
Effects Of Zamzam Water And Methadone On The Expression Of Mu-Opioid Receptor-1 Gene In Morphine-Dependent Rats After Chronic Morphine Administration
No full textactivation of Mu-Opioid Receptor (MOR) by binding at the allosteric site of the MOR. Zamzam water is water originated from Mecca. Couple of studies proved that Zamzam water has the therapeutic effect owing to its mineral. In this study, we want to determine the ion concentration of Zamzam water and then to investigate the effects of Zamzam water and co-treatment with methadone on the regulation of MOR-1gene after chronic morphine administration.
Materials and Methods: Zamzam water, tap water and normal mineral water were analyzed using Ion chromatography. Meanwhile, in animal study, 50 male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups. All group of rat were made dependence on morphine using intraperitoneal injection except for normal group. Morphine dependent rats then were treated with methadone, Zamzam water and co-treatment methadone with Zamzam water for thirty days, respectively. The Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) of rat’s brain was dissected and subjected to real-time quantitative RT-PCR to determine the regulation of MOR-1 gene expression. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS v.11 software, and one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s Post-test.
Results: The data obtained showed that Zamzam water is significantly high in ion concentration compared to tap water and normal mineral water. Besides, the result from gene expression analysis showed co-treatment Zamzam water and methadone significantly prevented the downregulation of MOR as compared to methadone and Zamzam water treatment alone (P<0.05). A possible explanation for this might be due to the presence of sodium ion in Zamzam water which activate MOR then promote the endocytosis of the MOR.
Conclusion: We concluded that co-treatment of methadone and Zamzam water significantly prevented downregulation of MOR-1 gene by promoting the endocytosis of MOR
The Impact Of Strategic Planning On The Use Of Electronic Information System: Empirical Evidence From Jordanian Banks
No full textRecently, the banking sector has been facing many challenges because of rapid and continuous changes in technological developments. Due to these daunting challenges, the traditional management of operations and ways were incapable of making the banks competitive, which requires them to use the modern administrative methods available. However, strategic planning is able to increase the competitiveness of banks and improve their performance. Environment strategic analysis clearly affects many factors in banking business which in particular affects the functioning of electronic information system. Despite these evidences, however, the connection between strategic planning and electronic information system has not received enough attention especially from Jordanian banks. Hence, this study aimed to examine the impact of strategic planning on electronic information system in banks in Jordan. Therefore, a sample of 491 employees from six banks was used in the survey using simple random sampling technique. The items of the constructs that achieved satisfactory points after tests of reliability by Cronbach alpha, KMO from EFA, fit indices through CFA using software such as SPSS and AMOS for the analysis were thus carried forward to the Structural Equation Modelling. The results from the SEM supported the hypotheses raised and revealed that strategic flexibility, strategic direction clarity, and senior management support have a positive direct effect on electronic information system in banks in Jordan. Conclusively, the findings show that the higher the organization's ability to adapt to the fundamental changes occurring within or outside the organization, or define a clear framework for the organization in terms of its mission, vision, goals and core values, or the conviction of the senior management of the philosophy of management, the greater its ability to use and apply procedures, tools and material means, in the information system more efficiently
In Vitro Antiviral Activity Of Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract Against Dengue Virus Type 2
No full textIn this study, Orthosiphon stamineus aqueous leaves extract was tested against dengue virus
type 2. Cytotoxicity screening against Vero cells using MTT assay showed that the CC50
values for extract is 5 mg/ml. The antiviral activity towards Dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2)
was investigated by observing the morphological changes, which were further confirmed the
cellular viability evaluated by MTT technique. The selective indices (SI = CC50 / EC50) for
the extract is 13. These results demonstrate that the extract prepared from O. stamineus
possesses phytochemical compound that was non cytotoxic to the cell with potential antiviral
activity. These species are good candidates for further activity-monitored fractionation to
identify active principles
Spatial Model Of Public Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure On Selected Base Station Around Kuala Nerus
No full textAlthough it is not as intense as in other countries around the world, Malaysia is not left out to enhance the rapid development of technology by installing thousands of base station tower as an initiative to support the advancement of technologies nowadays. The construction of more base stations tower either for telecommunication, broadcasting or other systems has caused public concern about the possibility of adverse health effects on residents nearby due to NIR exposure emitted. This study is conducted to study the NIR exposure level around selected BST in Kuala Nerus. The NIR exposure level was detected using spectrum analyzer through circular patch (CP) antenna, which is specifically developed for this study. Spatial model of NIR exposure was developed using Geographic Information System (GIS) technique so the interpretation of NIR exposure level from BST for Kuala Nerus can be obtained
The effect and the Challenges of Implementing Total Quality Management on Performance of Higher Education Institution
No full textThis study aims to identify the total quality management and its impact on the efficiency of
academic performance in Jordanian universities , through the knowledge level of the application
of the principles of total quality management in the University of Jordan, from the viewpoint of
its employees ( faculty members ) and to identify the most TQM principles applied in the
university as seen employees faculty members and activating the role of interested and
administrators Jordan University , and other universities to apply the principles of total quality
management and work on enhancing them as well as to identify the requirements of the overall
quality of the educational system and to identify the appropriateness of the education system at
the University of Jordan to total quality management . So is the problem of the study in a survey
TQM principles applied in the University of Jordan, as perceived by its employees through a four
principles of quality requirements in education, follow-up of the educational process, the
development of human resources (faculty members), and academic administration decisions. The
study found many of the recommendations the most important need to focus senior management
in educational institutions on the process of applying the principles of total quality management
to improve the system of university education and guide the process of decision-making in Jordanian universities , especially the University of Jordan in the preparation of the cadres of the
Academy are eligible to lead the process of change and the impact on efficiency and productivity
to reach the learning outcomes high quality and the need for attention out of total quality
management as a specific quality assurance process in organizations that do not aim to profit any
service organizations such as educational
Konsep Pertandingan Sukan Tradisional Menurut al-Quran dan al-Sunnah di Selatan Thailand
No full textPertandingan sukan banyak disebut dalam al-Quran dan Hadith yang menunjukkan ia telah
disyariatkan oleh Islam antaranya seperti perlumbaan kuda, unta, memanah, larian dan
gusti. Dalam Islam, pertandingan yang disyariatkan adalah untuk melatih diri Muslim
sebagai persediaan dalam peperangan. Di Selatan Thailand, terdapat pelbagai
pertandingan sukan tradisional yang dianjurkan oleh masyarakat setempat khususnya
masyarakat Melayu Islam. Kertas ini membincang konsep pertandingan dalam perspektif alQuran dan al-Sunnah, bentuk hadiah pertandingan dan jenis pertandingan sukan tradisional
yang diharuskan dan diharamkan di Selatan Thailand. Pendekatan kajian yang digunakan
adalah kajian kepustakaan dengan berpandukan kitab tafsir, hadis dan fiqah. Data dianalisis
secara deskriptif berdasarkan tema-tema utama sesuai dengan objektif kajian. Hasil kajian
mendapati jenis pertandingan sukan tradisional yang diharuskan adalah sukan yang tidak
membawa kemudaratan atau kecederaan dalam kalangan peserta ataupun haiwan yang
dipertandingkan. Hadiah pertandingan pula perlu ditaja oleh pihak ketiga atau pihak yang
tidak terlibat dalam pertandingan
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEADERSHIP STYLE
No full textThe purpose of this study was to examine the level of emotional intelligence among deans in Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), to identify the most preferred leadership style by deans in UiTM and lastly to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership style among deans in UiTM. Six faculties were selected based on applied science and social science disciplines. Data were collected using questionnaire and interview techniques. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the level of emotional intelligence was at the high level among deans of six selected faculties. In addition, findings indicated that most preferred leadership style by deans in UiTM was transformational leadership style perceived by lecturers as respondents. Lastly, findings indicated transformational leadership style was scored (0.34) slightly higher compared to transactional leadership style (0.22) and both dimensions were having the significant relationship between emotional intelligence among deans in UiTM. Overall, the findings of this study have implications for the role of deans, lecturers, and administrators in the way to enhance positive climate. Based on the findings, this study also provides recommendations for improvement of practices and future researc
A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL VARIABLES AMONG ARCHERS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPERTISE
No full textThe present study investigates the various physiological and mechanical techniques employed by archers of varying skill levels. A total number of four archers two females (gold medalist and non-medalist) and two males (expert and novice) participated in the study in two separate experiments. A sum of four shimmer sensors were used to examine, compare and differentiate the postural balance, movement of the bow, muscular activations of the muscle flexor digitorum superficial and muscle extensor digitorum as well as the heart rate variability of the archers. The results revealed that elite and medalist archers are better in controlling their postural sway, reducing the extensors. Both medalist and movement of their bows, have greater activation of muscle elite archers maintained a lower heart rate, hence achieved consistency and maximum scores as opposed to the non-medalist and novice archers
PREDICTION MODEL OF MISSING DATA: A CASE STUDY OF PM10 ACROSS MALAYSIA REGION
No full textPM 10 is one of the major concerns that have high potential for harmful effects on human health. Thus, prediction of PM 10 was performed with the objectives to model suitable PM 10 prediction formula to predict the concentration of PM 10 . Imputation methods of EMB-algorithm and nearest neighbor were applied to treat missing data before analyzed by Fit model, MLR and ANN. R 2 obtained for Fit-model, MLR and ANN using imputation method of EMB-algorithm and nearest neighbor are (0.9975, 0.3858), (0.9623, 0.3857) and (0.9975, 0.4025) respectively. Sensitivity analysis (SA) shows humidity, temperature, CO, UVB and O 3 out of fifteen parameters contribute the most to the present of PM 10 concentration. In conclusion, formula for the best PM 10 prediction can be modeled by using ANN or Fit model together with the imputation method of EMB-algorithm