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Market orientation and takaful nonfinancial performance: a strategy?
No full textStrategies that improve performance draw the attention of managers. The Islamic
Insurance industry in Malaysia requires an emphasis on customer orientation and interfunctional coordination to improve and achieve better performance. This paper discusses the
market orientation and its components, the relationship between market orientation and
nonfinancial performance, and the implication of the market orientation strategy within the
Takaful industry in Malaysia. Future research on a similar topic is recommended to improve a
certain area such as a combination of nonfinancial and financial performance study to provide
further proof of the positive impact of market orientation on the performance of Takaful
business in Malaysia
Clustering of lifestyle cardiovascular risk factors among healthy government servants in Kuala Terengganu: who and what to target
No full textCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability among men and women in nearly all nations,
including Malaysia. Lifestyle cardiovascular risk factors such as dietary habits, physical inactivity and smoking
are considered fundamental risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Previous studies showed that the clustering of
cardiovascular risk factors significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular events. Surveillance of
these key modifiable risk factors, including its clustering and study of factors associated is needed to monitor the
magnitude of the problem and effects of our interventions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and
factors associated with clustering of lifestyle cardiovascular risk factors among government servants in Kuala
Terengganu, Malaysia. This was a cross-sectional study conducted between June and September 2013 among 121
government servants, selected using simple random sampling from all servants asymptomatic of cardiovascular
disease at a multi-department government center in the capital of Terengganu. A questionnaire, which consisted
of socio-demographic data, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the dietary component of
WHO STEPs, were used as the research tools. Clustering of lifestyle cardiovascular risk was defined as the
presence of two or more of the lifestyle risk factors. Prevalence of clustering of lifestyle risks in this study was
57% (95% CI: 0.47, 0.67). Respondents with income less than RM3, 000 was significantly associated with
clustering of lifestyle cardiovascular risks (p=0.032, OR 2.57, CI: 1.08, 6.07). This study provides evidence of
clustering of lifestyle risks in the local asymptomatic healthy subjects. Therefore, comprehensive lifestyle
interventions may be an effective strategy for controlling CVD risk factors, especially among those with low
socioeconomic status where affordable interventions should be suggested. A more effective approach should be
identified to promote affordable healthier diet and healthy lifestyle activities
Optimization of spray drying parameters for white dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) juice powder using response surface methodology (RSM)
No full textThis study was conducted to optimize the production of spray-dried white dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus)
powder using resistant maltodextrin as wall material. The inlet air temperature (140 °C, 150 °C and 160
°C), outlet temperature (75 °C, 80 °C and 85 °C) and resistant maltodextrin concentrations (20%, 25%
and 30%) were tested as independent variables. Process yield, moisture content, water activity, solubility,
hygroscopicity and bulk density of the powders were analysed as responses. Process yield significantly
(p<0.05) increased with increasing inlet temperature and decreasing resistant maltodextrin concentration.
Outlet temperature and resistant maltodextrin concentration significantly (p<0.05) reduced the moisture
content and water activity of the white dragon fruit powder. Powder solubility and hygroscopicity significantly
(p<0.05) increased as inlet and outlet temperature increased. Bulk density values decreased as inlet and
outlet temperature increased. An optimum conditions for spray dried white dragon fruit powder that would
produce high in yield, low moisture content, low water activity, high solubility, low hygroscopicity and high
bulk density were found at 153 °C inlet temperature, 82 °C outlet temperature and 20% concentration
Effects of Trigona honey on the Gene Expression Profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 10145 and Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615
No full textHoney is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that seems to affect different bacteria in many different ways. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the antibacterial activities of Trigona honey against P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes. The effect of
Trigona honey on P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes was investigated using growth kinetics curve and real-time PCR. The
growth kinetics of P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes with 20% (w/v)(MIC) Trigona honey inhibited the growth cells number of
P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes compared with cells grown without honey. Treatment with 10% (w/v) (half-MIC) showed
slightly decreased number of cells of P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes over a period of 24 hours. Conversely, treatment with
5% (w/v) (quarter-MIC) was observed to have a similar untreated samples of P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes. The RT-qPCR
results showed that the expression of Sof and Sfbl decreased 7.82-fold and 9.23-fold respectively after exposure to 20%
concentration of Trigona honey, whereas the expression of algD and oprF decreased 6.28-fold and 11.11-fold respectively
after exposure to 20% concentration of Trigona honey. Trigona honey demonstrated the highest antibacterial activity against
P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes in vitro. Our results indicate that Trigona honey has the potential to be an effective inhibitor
on virulence genes of P. aeruginosa and S. pyogenes
Comparison on effects of temperature on different strains of phytase producing bacteria isolated from Malaysia’s hot spring
No full textThe main purpose of this research was to find the best growth curve for bacterial growth and the optimum
temperature for the production of phytase from different potential phytase producing bacterial strains. A total
of four strains used were originally isolated from hot springs in Malaysia, which were in Labis, Johor (L3), Dusun
Tua, Selangor (RT), Ulu Legong, Kedah (A) and Ranau, Sabah (B9). Nutrient Agar (NA) and modified Phytase
Screening Medium (PSM) liquid media were used for the culture enrichment while optimisation was carried out
through batch culture method using a shake-flask scale. Strains growth and enzyme activity were quantitatively
measured at different temperatures at (30°C and 37°C) values. Enzyme activity was determined according to
the reaction of the phytase with its substrate (sodium phytate) and expressed in units of phytase activity (U/
mL). As for the overall, strain L3 (from Labis, Johor) exhibit promising rate of Pi released in the media at 30°C
and 37°C, with optimum phytase activity values of 0.2047 U/mL and 0.2195 U/mL, respectively. The pH of
the cultures was also measured, where it shows that strains grown in cultures at 37°C produced a higher phytase
activity and resulting a lower reading of pH compared when grown at 30°C. All around, L3 strains has the lowest
value of pH when cultured at 30°C and 37°C, with the pH value of 3.62 and 2.37, respectively. From the result
obtained, the lower pH indicates the process of phytic acid degradation take place by the phytase in producing
inorganic phosphate (Pi) due to the accumulation of organic acid. Since these bacterial strains were originally
taken from Hot Springs, further analysis of temperature optimization using 55°C and even 60°C should be
carried out. In the future, biochemical research and molecular identification may also be carried out to identify
molecular identity in the strains
The sustainable palm oil policies in Malaysia
No full textIn Malaysia, oil palm production serves as a leading sector which contributed a lot to the development of Malaysian economy as
a great driving force for the country’s agro-industry. Malaysia has also received global recognition for resources allocation among
its citizens and poverty alleviation within the country. It flourishes development of the agricultural sector, it increases government
and training schemes. In Malaysia, palm oil has an important contribution to the economic growth, generation of revenues for
workers and the government, employment chances in rural areas, improving infrastructure which includes facilities of health and
education. Malaysia achieved all these due to good and sustainable policies. The objective of this paper is to show the sustainable
Malaysian policies on palm oil, the research is qualitative, it has used document analysis and semi-structured interview, and used
inductive thematic analysis to analyse the interview with help of Atlas ti 8 software, the finds of the paper are the sustainable
Malaysian policies on palm oil. In conclusion, this paper shows the policies adopted by Malaysia on palm oil which lead to its
sustainability
Exploring the dimensions using exploratory factor analysis of disruptive factors and inventory control
No full textHealthcare industry is directly linked with human lives and face plaguing problems.
Therefore, healthcare facilities minimize risks associated with deficiency of medicines or
equipment. This study was carried out to find the dimensions of disruptive factors
affecting inventory control at public healthcare facilities. From different healthcare
facilities of District Sahiwal and Pakpattan 100 respondents were selected by utilizing
random sampling. Then, Exploratory Factor Analysis was done in accordance to
congregate the study objectives with a structured questionnaire. The results of this
study determined two dimensions for each construct. Lastly, a test of reliability was
conducted to find the acceptance level. This study broadens the scope of inventory
control to healthcare. However, the study was geographically limited and thus, should
be extended to other regions as well. Further, for sustainable performance, the study
results should act as an enlightening figure for government and especially the
healthcare facilitators in the identification of problems
A review of training and development towards employee retention in the banking sector
No full textThis paper seeks to propose a conceptual framework for defining the relationship between training and development and retaining
employees through job satisfaction as the intermediary variable in Yemen's banking sector. Indeed, employee retention is a critical
success factor for organizations worldwide. Training and development is also one of the most vital issues of human resource
management. By reviewing the literature, it is clear that theorists, academicians as well managers emphasize that training and
development is an essential and decisive factor. Thus, this paper aims to determine the possibility of enhancing feelings of job
satisfaction for workers in the banking sector in Yemen through training and development opportunities granted to them by the
institution. From this point of view, the organization's ability to retain its employees and the low intention rate of employee turnover
can cause great inconvenience to the organization. The research design for the current study is quantitative. For data collection
and measurement, the study mainly adopts both descriptive research design while for data analysis; the correlation research
design has opted., a set of questionnaires primarily used during the data collection. The results of this paper are likely to emphasize
the importance of training and development as a critical factor affecting job satisfaction, which in turn affects employee retention
in the banking sector in Yemen. This study contributes to raising awareness of the importance of training and development as a
critical factor in job satisfaction, which is very important, especially regarding the organization's ability to retain its employees
Perkembangan Pendidikan Islam di Nusantara: Malaysia dan Indonesia
No full textPenjajahan Barat telah banyak mempengaruhi pendidikan Islam di kebanyakan
negara Islam di dunia. Modenisasi dan sekularisme adalah dua nilai barat yang membawa
perubahan kepada model asas, konsep, dan prinsip pendidikan Islam. Makalah ini bertujuan
untuk meneroka perkembangan pendidikan Islam dalam menghadapi kedua-dua nilai tersebut,
bermula dari kemunculan Islam sehingga masa kini di Nusantara, dengan berfokus hanya
kepada Malaysia dan Indonesia. Kajian ini mendapati perkembangan pendidikan bagi umat
Islam di Malaysia dan Indonesia telah menunjukkan perubahan yang progesif serta penerapan
nilai-nilai modenisasi dan sekularisme dalam sistem pendidikan sehingga terwujudnya
dualisme. Walau bagaimanapun, kedua-dua aliran pendidikan (agama dan sekular) masih kekal
terpisah di kebanyakan negara Islam sehingga kini. Justeru, perlunya kepada perancangan dan
perlaksanaan kurikulum bersepadu yang bersifat Islamik yang sebenar. Usaha penyepaduan
kurikulum dalam sistem pendidikan Islam bukan tugas yang mudah kerana memerlukan
komitmen dan usahasama daripada pelbagai pihak
The manifestations of the scientific renaissance in the Tihama of Yemen and its impact on the shariah sciences مظاهر النهضة العلمية يف هتامة اليمن وأثرها يف العلوم الشرعية
No full textThe research problem emerges in the knowledge of the scientific life in the Tihama region of
Yemen and its impact on the development of Shariah sciences in it, as it did not get its luck enough
of research and care as much as other Islamic cities, where this study aims to know the
manifestations of the activity of the scientific movement in it, and how encourage and contribute
effectively to creativity and authorship in various sciences and knowledge, and the method used is:
the inductive approach, and the descriptive approach with analysis of the manifestations of
scientific activity and knowledge of the causes of stagnation in authorship and creativity. And in
the end; the researcher concluded that there is a scientific movement rich in rare works that Islamic
law students need in various fields in the sciences of the Qur'an, interpretation (Tafsir),
jurisprudence (Fiqh), Hadith and others