101 research outputs found
Differential privacy preserving based framework using blockchain for internet-of-things
No full textThe Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled the collection of vast amounts of data that can be used to improve various aspects of our lives. However, the astronomical volume of data generated by these IoT devices has raised significant concerns pertaining to privacy preservation. The amalgamation of the Internet of Things (IoT) with blockchain technology has engendered a promising solution for securing and managing IoT data, but it is still susceptible to privacy breaches. Recently, differential privacy (DP) has been proposed as a promising technique to alleviate these issues. In this paper, we design and propound a complete end-to-end blockchain-based architecture by implementing differential privacy at the stream level generated by IoT devices by deploying Laplace noise and Gaussian noise utilizing low complex cryptography mechanism and fast convergence consensus protocol to surmount the privacy preservation issues in IoT based blockchain network. Our novel DP-based framework introduces the concept of privacy levels as low, medium, and high as set by the data owner and also analyzes the impact of different parameters on the effectiveness of the approach and provides recommendations for tuning them. The workflow of our proposed framework consists of three phases: Data generation phase, Data Sharing phase, and Data Analysis phase. During the Data generation phase, the data owner will first determine the desired level of privacy protection (low, medium, high) and set the privacy budget (epsilon) and sensitivity (delta) of the data. Based on the budget value, the privacy module will generate noise from either Laplace or Gaussian distribution as requested by the data owner. The Data Sharing phase is mainly responsible for transmitting and processing the transactions inside the blockchain network. This is followed by the data analysis phase, which will check for the budget value and the amount of noise added to the data before the noisy data is handed over to the end user. We demonstrate the efficacy of our approach through multiple experimental evaluations and simulation results evince that our approach attains high levels of privacy preservation while upholding data utility and blockchain consistency. Overall, our proposed framework provides a promising solution to the privacy challenges in IoT-based blockchain systems, offering adjustable privacy levels to accommodate different privacy requirements. This DP-based approach and the adjustable privacy levels ensure alignment with the growing regulatory requirements for data privacy, such as GDPR, demonstrating compliance with these regulations and building trust with customers. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024
Modification of the drug resistance of emerging milk-borne pathogens through sodium alginate-based antibiotics and nanoparticles
Get PDFStreptococcus agalactiae and Klebsiella pneumoniae are emerging as major milk-borne pathogens. Additionally, resistance to antibiotics of pathogens is of concern. Therefore, this study investigated the prevalence and drug resistance of S. agalactiae and K. pneumoniae in mastitis milk samples and assessed the antimicrobial potential of sodium alginate (G)-stabilized MgO nanoparticles (M) and antibiotics (tylosin [T] and ampicillin [A]) against both of these pathogens. A total of n = 200 milk samples from cattle were collected using purposive sampling, and standard microbiological approaches were adopted to isolate target bacteria. Parametric and non-parametric statistical tests were used to analyze the obtained data. Four preparations, GT (gel-stabilized tylosin), GA (gel-stabilized ampicillin), GTM (tylosin and MgO nanoparticles stabilized in gel), and GAM (ampicillin and MgO nanoparticles stabilized in gel), were evaluated against both bacteria through well diffusion and broth microdilution method. The analysis revealed that 45.24% (95/210) of the milk samples were positive for mastitis, of which 11.58% (11/95) were positive for S. agalactiae and 9.47% (9/95) were positive for K. pneumoniae. S. agalactiae had a significantly higher zone of inhibition (ZOI) than K. pneumoniae against penicillin, tetracycline, and amoxicillin, whereas the opposite was observed against imipenem and erythromycin. All gel (G)-based preparations showed an increase in the percentage of ZOI compared with antibiotics alone, with GTM presenting the highest of all, i.e., 59.09 and 56.25% ZOI compared with tylosin alone against S. agalactiae and K. pneumoniae, respectively. Similarly, in a broth microdilution assay, the lowest MIC was found for K. pneumoniae (9.766 ± 0.0 μg/mL) against GTM, followed by GT, GAM, and GA after incubation for 24 h. A similar response was noted for preparations against S. agalactiae but with a comparatively higher MIC. A significant reduction in MIC with respect to incubation time was found at 8 h and remained until at 20 h against both pathogens. The cytotoxicity of the MgO nanoparticles used in this study was significantly lower than that of the positive control. Overall, this study found that K. pneumoniae and S. agalactiae appeared higher in prevalence and antimicrobial resistance, and sodium alginate-based antibiotics and MgO nanoparticles were effective alternative approaches for tackling antimicrobial resistance
Conversion of African Americans to Islam : a sociological analysis of the Nation of Islam and associated groups
Get PDF'Conversion of African Americans to Islam: A Sociological Analysis of the Nation of
Islam Associated groups' is an empirical study of the religious experience of people
who had/have distinctive features in terms of race, ethnicity and historical experience.
The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate how African Americans' (AAs) conversion
experience in general, and the Nation of Islam associated groups' conversion in
particular, differ from the studies of recruitment and conversion in the sociology of
religion and New Religion Movements (NRMs). More specifically, their recruitment
and conversion experiences to Islam diverge from those who converted to mainstream
Islam. The study investigates how AAs' historical experience, soci-economic
difficulties and the racism they encountered shaped and influenced their religious
understanding.
Research methods involved participant observations, a survey questionnaire, interviews,
conversations, personal communications and correspondence. To collect ethnographic
data eleven months field research was conducted mainly in the Chicago area and on two
short visits to Detroit, and three years continued communications with Muslim officials
and academics in the area. During the field research and afterwards through personal
communication 181 survey questionnaire responses were received, and 23 Muslim
officials, academics and ordinary Muslims were interviewed through semi-structured,
unstructured interviews, conversation and correspondence.
The thesis begins with a brief history of Islam and Muslims in general and the African
American Muslims (AAMs) in particular. More emphasis is given on the historical
development of the Nation of Islam (NOl). Then in Chapter III, discussions of schisms
in the history of the NOT are examined from sociological perspectives of social and
religious movements. In Chapter IV I aimed to formulate my own perspective to
analyse and study the conversion experiences of AAMs to Islam. I used a multivariate
approach, considering selectively widely held conversion and recruitment theories in the
sociology of the religion. I consider in Chapter V the predisposing conditions for AAMs
that influence their decision-making to join in the NOT, for example, political and
nationalistic sentiments and socio-economic deprivations. In Chapter VI I have applied
different terms to describe their religious experiences, such as conversion, alteration and
reversion. I have analysed further their encounters with the NOT, the methods of
recruitment they used and their major motives for joining the NOT and converting to
Tslam. In the concluding chapters (Chapter VII VTTT) I describe the different responses
of AAMS to Islam following the death of Elijah Muhammad. It is found out that the
Islamic appeal has polarised. While Farakhan's NOT appeared to continue the tradition
and style of the old NOI with the emphasis on nationalistic and socio-economic factors,
Tmam W. D. Mohammed's community turned more to the religious and spiritual aspects
of Tslam. These different approaches led to a polarisation of the appeal of Tslam to
AAMS.
This thesis contributes to knowledge in four key areas; the sociology of religion and
religious movements, the sociology of social and nationalistic movements, religious and
Islamic studies
THE INFLUENCE OF AI USAGE AND DIGITAL INFORMAL LEARNING IN ENHANCING ISLAMIC TEACHER’S EFFECTIVENESS IN SOUTHERN PAKISTAN
Get PDFAt the time, when the world is going through the period of accelerated technological development, the instructional effectiveness of teachers is very important to satisfy the requirements of the modern education, especially in the context of the linguistic and culturally diverse environment. Digital informal learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become the disruptive tools to help teachers enhance their teaching activities, in particular, in the under-resourced schools. Although interest in the AI-based education is increasing, few studies have examined the combination of AI tools and digital informal learning to enhance the overall effectiveness of instruction among teachers in the Islamic secondary schools of Southern Pakistan. This quantitative research question is how AI tools can enhance English language proficiency, how digital informal learning can enhance cultural awareness, and how the two can enhance the instructional effectiveness of teachers. The survey of 450 Islamic secondary school teachers was conducted with the use of a purposive sample and the survey was carried out with the help of a structured questionnaire using SPSS (2021) with descriptive statistics and independent sample t -tests. The results indicate that AI solutions can significantly improve English language proficiency that is important in effective teaching, whereas digital informal learning helps to develop cultural awareness, allowing educators to work with different learners. These tools are combined, and they have a positive influence on the effectiveness of instruction, increasing the quality of lesson delivery, student behaviour, and classroom management. The research provides the education policy recommendation to incorporate AI and digital tools in teacher training programs, which provides an insight to policymakers and education leaders and developers of EdTech to empower teachers in linguistically and culturally diverse areas.At the time, when the world is going through the period of accelerated technological development, the instructional effectiveness of teachers is very important to satisfy the requirements of the modern education, especially in the context of the linguistic and culturally diverse environment. Digital informal learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become the disruptive tools to help teachers enhance their teaching activities, in particular, in the under-resourced schools. Although interest in the AI-based education is increasing, few studies have examined the combination of AI tools and digital informal learning to enhance the overall effectiveness of instruction among teachers in the Islamic secondary schools of Southern Pakistan. This quantitative research question is how AI tools can enhance English language proficiency, how digital informal learning can enhance cultural awareness, and how the two can enhance the instructional effectiveness of teachers. The survey of 450 Islamic secondary school teachers was conducted with the use of a purposive sample and the survey was carried out with the help of a structured questionnaire using SPSS (2021) with descriptive statistics and independent sample t -tests. The results indicate that AI solutions can significantly improve English language proficiency that is important in effective teaching, whereas digital informal learning helps to develop cultural awareness, allowing educators to work with different learners. These tools are combined, and they have a positive influence on the effectiveness of instruction, increasing the quality of lesson delivery, student behaviour, and classroom management. The research provides the education policy recommendation to incorporate AI and digital tools in teacher training programs, which provides an insight to policymakers and education leaders and developers of EdTech to empower teachers in linguistically and culturally diverse areas
A balance between the interpretation of al-Qasimi Muhammad Jamal al-Din al-Qasimi (v / 1914) and the interpretation of the revelation
No full textيسعى هذا البحثُ إلى الموازنة في آيات الأحكام, بين تفسيرين لعَلَمَينْ من أعلام الأمه الإسلامية, وهما محمد جمال الدين القاسمي (1914م) صاحب التفسير الكبير المعروف بتفسير (القاسميّ) ومحمد جواد مغنية (1979م) (التفسير الكاشف), من أجل التعرف على أهم السمات البارزة للمنهج الفقهي عند كليهما إذ أحدهما إمامي المذهب, والآخر يمثّل مدرسة الصحابة, وبيان أثر ذلك في تفسيريهما, ومعرفة القيمة العلمية لهذه الموازنة في آيات الاحكام, وذلك بإبراز جوانب التفوق في عمل كل منهما, وبيان مواطن التوافق والاختلاف بينهما من خلال الموازنة بينهما في آيات الأحكام.This research seeks to balance the verses of the rulings, between two interpretations of the Islamic nation\u27s flags, and the history of Muhammad Jamal al-Din al-Qasimi (1914), the author of the great interpretation known as the interpretation of al-Qasimi and Muhammad Jawad Mughniyah (1979) The most important features are Wikipedia\u27s That\u27s That\u27s The That\u27s The That\u27s The That\u27s Polis With The Travel.
Key words: Balance between the interpretation of al-Qasimi Muhammad Jamal al-Din al-Qasimi (v / 1914) and the interpretation of Kashif Muhammad Jawad Mughniyah (T / 1979) in the verses of judgments
ISLAMIC EDUCATION MANAGEMENT: INTEGRATION OF HOLISTIC APPROACHES IN FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
Get PDFEvery educational institution requires effective management in its operations. Good management ensures that the institution achieves success and is capable of delivering optimal educational quality. This study discusses factors that affect the implementation of Islamic Education management across various educational levels, particularly in both formal and non-formal education. The research employs a qualitative approach by combining various methodologies and data sources to provide a deeper understanding of Islamic Education management, utilizing descriptive analysis. The findings indicate several factors that influence the success of Islamic Education management, including leadership, human resources (HR), infrastructure, curriculum, and stakeholders. Meanwhile, non-formal education plays a significant role in the overall education system, particularly in meeting the needs of communities that are not reached by formal education. Formal and non-formal education complement each other in shaping competent and qualified individuals. Although both differ in structure, curriculum, and implementation methods, they share the same goal: to enhance the potential of individuals and society.
Keywords: Islamic Education Management; Holistic Approach; Formal Education; Non-formal Education; Qualitative Research.
Abstrak
Setiap lembaga pendidikan memerlukan manajemen yang efektif dalam operasionalnya. Manajemen yang baik akan menjamin keberhasilan lembaga dan mampu memberikan mutu pendidikan yang optimal. Penelitian ini membahas faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penerapan manajemen Pendidikan Islam di berbagai jenjang pendidikan, khususnya pada pendidikan formal dan nonformal. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggabungkan berbagai metodologi dan sumber data untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang manajemen Pendidikan Islam, dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi keberhasilan manajemen Pendidikan Islam, antara lain kepemimpinan, sumber daya manusia (SDM), sarana prasarana, kurikulum, dan pemangku kepentingan. Sementara itu, pendidikan nonformal memegang peranan penting dalam sistem pendidikan secara keseluruhan, khususnya dalam memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat yang tidak terjangkau oleh pendidikan formal. Pendidikan formal dan nonformal saling melengkapi dalam membentuk individu yang kompeten dan berkualitas. Meskipun keduanya berbeda dalam struktur, kurikulum, dan metode pelaksanaan, keduanya memiliki tujuan yang sama, yaitu meningkatkan potensi individu dan masyarakat.
Kata Kunci: Manajemen Pendidikan Islam; Pendekatan Holistik; Pendidikan Formal; Pendidikan Nonformal; Penelitian Kualitatif.
the Gender-based differences in AI usage and their impact on digital competency acquisition among Islamic teachers in Southern Pakistan: english
Get PDFThe study looks at how men and women in Southern Pakistan teaching Islamic subjects use AI tools and what impact this has on their digital competencies. Now that AI is used in schools, knowing how gender affects people’s ability to use these tools is necessary for ensuring that digital transformation in religious education is inclusive. There are three main objectives that drove the study. There are three main objectives: to study how AI is influenced by gender among Islamic teachers; to evaluate whether men or women are more skilled in digital use in Islamic education; and to find out whether digital talent rises as a result of using AI in teaching contexts. A survey device, used in conjunction with a quantitative research method, was deployed to collect information from 150 male and 150 female Islamic teachers. Gender differences were studied using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests, while multiple regression was carried out to determine if AI use played a role in increasing digital skills. The survey results indicated that males use AI more than females and that the reverse is true for digital tasks. In addition, using AI tools was shown to strongly influence digital competency development in both populations, indicating that this usage can help with greater improvements in digital skills. These results suggest ways in which policymakers, curriculum designers, and educational leaders can enhance digital literacy in religious education, especially among people from disadvantaged areas
Functional skills gap: The role of artificial intelligence and teachers\u27 digital competence in South Pakistani Islamic schools
Get PDFThe gap in teachers\u27 functional skills in utilizing artificial intelligence and digital competencies remains a major issue in Islamic schools in Southern Pakistan. Gender variations show differences in technological adaptation abilities, so that AI integration has not had an equal impact on improving functional pedagogical practices. This study aims to analyze the influence of digital competence and AI use on the functional skills of Islamic school teachers in Southern Pakistan and to examine the moderating role of gender in this relationship. This quantitative research with a cross-sectional survey design involved 450 Islamic school teachers in South Punjab using a Likert scale questionnaire to analyze the relationship between digital competence, AI use, and functional skills, as well as to identify gender-based differences in technology integration. This study concludes that the integration of AI and digital competence in Islamic education in Southern Pakistan is influenced by gender factors, with female teachers being more effective at converting AI into functional teaching skills. These findings call for gender-sensitive, inclusive, and sustainable professional development policies. This research contributes by strengthening empirical evidence of the role of gender in AI integration, enriching gender-perspective organizational theory, and offering a conceptual basis for gender-sensitive professional development policies for Islamic teachers
the Gender-based differences in AI usage and their impact on digital competency acquisition among Islamic teachers in Southern Pakistan: english
No full textThe study looks at how men and women in Southern Pakistan teaching Islamic subjects use AI tools and what impact this has on their digital competencies. Now that AI is used in schools, knowing how gender affects people’s ability to use these tools is necessary for ensuring that digital transformation in religious education is inclusive. There are three main objectives that drove the study. There are three main objectives: to study how AI is influenced by gender among Islamic teachers; to evaluate whether men or women are more skilled in digital use in Islamic education; and to find out whether digital talent rises as a result of using AI in teaching contexts. A survey device, used in conjunction with a quantitative research method, was deployed to collect information from 150 male and 150 female Islamic teachers. Gender differences were studied using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests, while multiple regression was carried out to determine if AI use played a role in increasing digital skills. The survey results indicated that males use AI more than females and that the reverse is true for digital tasks. In addition, using AI tools was shown to strongly influence digital competency development in both populations, indicating that this usage can help with greater improvements in digital skills. These results suggest ways in which policymakers, curriculum designers, and educational leaders can enhance digital literacy in religious education, especially among people from disadvantaged areas
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