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Effect of processing conditions on production of resistant starch type III (RS3) from breadfruit starch
No full textResistant starch type III (RS3) possess various beneficial physiological effects as well as functionality in food
containing resistant starch (RS). In this study, RS3 is produced from breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch using
different processing conditions involving disruption of starch granules, enzymatic debranching of starch
polymer, starch retrogradation and drying. Then, the morphology and size of the starch granules were observed
using scanning electron microscope (SEM). A sample with the highest RS content (54.59%), denoted as P8 was
produced when the breadfruit starch was suspended in distilled water, gelatinised by heating at 90°C for 30
minutes, followed by starch debranching with 20 New Pullulanase Unit Novo (NPUN) enzyme per g starch at
60°C for 24 hours. The suspension was then autoclaved at 121°C for 1 hour and cold stored at 4°C for 24
hours. Further treatment of P8 sample with 0.5 M HCl acid at 60°C for 24 hours, produced HCl-breadfruit RS3
with 57.86% of RS content. It was observed that hydrolysis of breadfruit RS3 sample with HCl produced
smoother starch granules with more crystalline region and proportionally increased the RS content when
compared to other treated sample. This study revealed that different processing conditions were significantly
influenced the percentage of yield and properties of RS type III produced from breadfruit starch
α-glucosidase Inhibition, DPPH Scavenging activities and Chemical Analysis of Polysaccharide Extracts from Aquilaria sp. Leaves
No full textAquilaria sp. belongs to Thymelaeaceae family. This genus produces a unique fragrant wood locally known as
‘gaharu’. It is well known for usages in aromatherapy while very few scientific evidence on its usage as herbal
medicine have been published. The current study was therefore conducted to determine the chemical
characteristics as well as antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibition potential of carbohydrate-rich extracts
(aqueous and polysaccharide extracts) from three Aquilaria species leaves (A. malaccensis, A. sinensis and A.
subintegra). The isolation of polysaccharide (PS) from the aqueous extract (AE) was conducted by ethanol
precipitation prior to ultrasonic-assisted extraction. The total phenolic content (TPC), proximate and Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis were carried out to investigate the chemical characteristics,
while the bioactivities determined were 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and αglucosidase inhibition. As a result, AE of A. malaccensis leaves showed the strongest α-glucosidase (IC50: 0.038
mg/mL) and DPPH (IC50: 0.084 mg/mL) inhibition while contained more TPC (61.16 mg GAE/g) compared
to other two species. Furthermore, PS of A. malaccensis leaves displayed even stronger α-glucosidase inhibition
(IC50: 0.014 mg/mL) compared to its respective AE and other PS. In conclusion, this study primarily revealed
the scientific evidence on the bioactive potential of PS of Aquilaria sp
Sikap dan tingkah laku guru terhadap penggunaan peta pemikiran i-Think dalam proses pengajaran pendidikan Islam di sekolah. (Attitude and behaviour of teachers towards the use of i-Think maps in the teaching of Islamic Education in schools)
No full textArtikel ini membincangkan tahap sikap dan tingkah laku guru terhadap penggunaan peta pemikiran i-Think
dalam proses pengajaran di sekolah. Dalam melaksanakan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang
berkualiti, unsur-unsur dalam kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi harus digunakan bersesuaian dengan tahap
kognitif murid. Artikel ini menjelaskan dapatan kajian berkaitan tahap sikap dan tingkah laku guru-guru
Pendidikan Islam terhadap penggunaan peta pemikiran i-Think dalam pengajaran mereka. Kajian ini
menggunakan satu set borang soal selidik yang diberikan secara rawak kepada 103 orang guru Pendidikan
Islam yang mengajar di sekolah-sekolah menengah di Terengganu. Data dianalisa secara deskriptif bagi
mencari taburan kekerapan, peratusan dan min. Ujian t juga dijalankan untuk melihat perbezaaan antara
jantina. Hasil kajian ini telah mendapati guru Pendidikan Islam mempunyai tahap sikap dan tingkah laku
yang tinggi terhadap penggunaan peta pemikiran dalam proses pengajaran dengan nilai purata min 7.49
(sikap) dan nilai purata min 7.29 (tingkah laku). Kajian ini juga mendapati tidak terdapat perbezaan yang
signifikan sikap dan tingkah laku terhadap penggunaan peta pemikiran i-Think dalam kalangan guru
berdasarkan jantina. Justeru, perbincangan melalui kajian empirikal ini diharapkan dapat memberi
pemahaman kepada pelbagai pihak tentang sikap dan tingkah laku guru terhadap penggunaan peta pemikiran
i-Think bagi mencapai hasrat PPPM 2013-2025 ke arah Pembelajaran Abad ke-21
Ilmu mantik dan isu akidah kontemporari (Mantiq and contemporary faith issues)
No full textLogic is the knowledge related to the methods of logical thinking in dealing with thinking errors.
It sets out the systematic steps that need to be taken to reach a decision and avoid getting caught
up in thinking mistakes. Scholars of the past have used the methods of Mantik knowledge to repel
attacks of thought that try to confuse the beliefs and beliefs of Muslims. The Islamic faith remains
strong and intact to this day, despite being threatened by various deviant thoughts of Jews,
Christians, Atheists and others. Therefore, based on the rules set by Mantik scholars in the
discussion of definitions, this paper tries to apply a selected contemporary issue, which is related
to the use of the word Allah swt by non-Muslims. Through the method of content analysis, the
study found that the truth of the use of the word Allah swt by non-Muslims will create confusion
in endless thoughts and polemics. In fact, it does not coincide with the rules of Mantik knowledge
that have been agreed upon by the scholars
ARTICLES OF THE MEJELLE ON SALAM CONTRACT: JURISTIC EVALUATION AND APPLICATIONS
No full textThe Majallat al-Aḥkām al-‘Adliyyah, known as the Mejelle, is the
code of Islamic civil transactions which was prepared under the
auspices of the Ottoman Caliphate. This code was established
based on the Ḥanafī School of Islamic law. However, people, who
follow other than the Ḥanafī School, are reluctant to rely on the
Mejelle even though they are interested to know the stands of their
respective School of Islamic law on the articles of the Mejelle. Thus,
considering the importance and relevance of Salam contract to
the contemporary context, the paper attempts to conduct a juristic
evaluation of the articles of the Mejelle on salam contract along
with an investigation of its contemporary applications. Salam is
a sale contract in which the commodity’s delivery is deferred until
a defined period, while the buyer must settle the payment upon
the contract’s conclusion. Although the general principle says
that sale of something which is not possessed and not present
is not permissible, salam contract is made valid as an exception
from this, considering the need of the people. The study follows
a qualitative approach and uses the content analysis method to achieve the objectives. For data source and analysis, the study
consults with related classical and contemporary literature. The
study finds that in general, the articles of the Mejelle on salam
contract conform to the prominent Schools of Islamic law. Among
the notable contemporary applications of salam contract are
salam financing, parallel salam, salam ṣukūk, salam in short
selling, and so forth
Covid-19 Perception: A Survey in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
No full textThe primary focus of this study is to examine the psychological perception of individuals towards Covid-19 in Kano metropolitan
City of Nigeria, and how it affects their income level. This analysis uses a descriptive quantitative research approach and, as per
Sutton, a descriptive analysis produces both primary and secondary data. It was further emphasized that descriptive analysis uses
experimental observation to assess and identify what has been observed. In this study, we further use the proportional sampling
technique. We conducted the survey in the seven-metropolitan city of Kano State, Nigeria, given their diverse socio-economic
status. The estimated total number of populations is 3,999,000. Using the Krejcie-Morgan table, 384 sample size was suggested,
however, there was a provision for the unexpected, as such we distributed 400 questionnaires. The findings showed that there
were 91.2% respondents who did not perceive Covid-19 pandemic as something to be psychologically worried about. Likewise,
91.1 percent of the respondents have answered not really anxious or feel not comfortable about the issue of Covid-19 pandemic,
and lastly, 91.2 percent of the respondents answered not depressed about the situation in any way
The relationship between students’ understanding of IR 4.0 with the use of ICT in learning (Hubungan antara kefahaman pelajar tentang IR 4.0 dengan penggunaan ICT dalam pembelajaran)
No full textThe availability of communication and information technology (ICT) facilities have played an
important role in making the learning and programming process (PdPc) successful in the 21st
century. ICT has become a great medium for facilitating information sharing and discovery,
especially in the education world. However, our country concerns about teachers' readiness to
accept reforms in education. In addition, the level of ICT in teachers is still low and poor internet
access is hindering the use of ICT among teachers, especially teachers who teach in rural schools.
Therefore, this study aims to look at the relationship of ICT usage among students in the state of
Terengganu with the advent of the industrial revolution 4.0. This study is a quantitative study by
descriptive review and inference. The questionnaire was used as a research instrument to collect
data and a total of 102 regular daily SMK students in Terengganu were selected as the study
sample. The data of this study were analysed by descriptive and inferential analysis involving
percentage, frequency, mean score, “Independent Samples T-Test” and correlation. The findings
of this study indicate that there is no significant difference in the level of understanding of IR 4.0
based on gender and school location factors. The study also found that there was no significant
difference in the use of ICT as a medium of learning based on school location. However, there is
a significant correlation between the understandings of IR 4.0 on the use of ICT in learning.
Therefore, it can be concluded that students in Terengganu state ICT as a means of gaining and
sharing knowledge as well as the medium of learning today. The results of this study are expected
to provide important information to the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) in enhancing ICT
integration in the PdPc process in schools
Ethnobotany of Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp In Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
No full textPlant with medicinal potentials has contributed significantly to the evolution of the modern health care system.
Medicinal plants remain the only way forward as they are gaining more acceptability and recognition all over the
world. The emergence of new diseases all over the world has necessitates the need for the exploration of plant
parts for the invention of promising drugs. To achieve this, prior knowledge of the medicinal plants is needed
from the traditional medicinal practitioners and any other person utilising plants for medicinal purposes. This
study aims at documenting traditional knowledge of Syzygium polyanthum cultivars (Serai Kayu and Serai Kayu
Hutan) in Terengganu. Three hundred and eighty four respondents were interviewed with the aid of semi
structured questionnaire. The study reported Serai Kayu and Serai Kayu Hutan to be used as ulam, spices and
medicinal respectively. Leaves were found to be the most utilized part and Decoction is the most prepared
method. However, the study recommends immediate conservation of the plant and adoption of Malays
traditional culture utilisation of the species; due to its medicinal potentials
The Relationship of Maqasid Al-Sharia and the Quran
No full textThe study of Maqasid Al-Sharia (purposes of Sharia) is one of the research areas
that has recently gained a wide popularity. The problem of this research lies in the
fact that some researchers might believe that the study of Shariah purposes may not
be relevant to the Quranic texts. The purpose of this paper is to showcase the
relationship between the Quran and purposes of Shariah. Accordingly, the study
takes an analytical approach by tracking the Quranic verses to identify the extent to
which they are related to Maqasid Al-Sharia. The research indicates that the Maqaid
Al-Sharia and the Quran are clearly correlated. It also suggests that Maqaid that are
not based on Quranic text are generally invalid
Model of the antecedent and consequences of digital inclusion: a study among entreprenuership
No full textThe study aims to develop a model of digital inclusion among entrepreneurs (SMEs) in
Malaysia. The existing digital gap instrument is geared towards access, skills and motivational
aspects of using ICT and looking at the issue of usage gaps, whereas digital inclusion is about
how users benefit from the use of ICT as well as prevent the occurrence of digital imperfections.
Digital inclusion is a holistic approach that a) measures the impact of ICT on economic and
social (new skills), b) an environment that can help the economic and society capabilities
benefit from ICT (innovation and entrepreneurship), c) Clear policy and identify opportunities
for public-private collaboration (robust legislation and law). Hence, the formation of
antecedent and digital inclusion model is a new lead in measuring individual and community
development. The objective of the study is to determine the re-concept of digital inclusion and
to test the identified digital domain domains such as communication networks, entertainment,
and search for business information, e-commerce, creating business sites, advertising and
product marketing. Subsequently, the expected outcome of the study is to introduce a new
digital inclusiveness instrument among entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Malaysia based on a number
of domains that have been tested and identified