Islamism, Re-Islamisation and the Fashioning of Muslim Selves: Refiguring the Public Sphere

This article explores the political implications of Muslim public self-presentation and forms of self-fashioning associated with the ongoing processes of re-Islamisation in both Muslim-majority and Muslim-minority societies. It sketches how projects of the Muslim public self contribute to a refiguring of the public sphere. The argument put forward is that public practices of self-reform grounded in religion and presented in pietistic terms are political by virtue of being tied to projects of societal reform and because they have a bearing on the public sphere and public space. Proceeding from the premise that the public sphere is not neutral and that the subjectivities inhabiting it are shaped by power relations, the article examines the ways in which projects of Muslim public selves are imbricated in the material conditions of the settings in which they develop and as such are underpinned by dynamics of power and contestation

DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR A MODERN HOSPITAL

Hospitals are the most complex of building types. Each hospital is comprised of a wide range of services and functional units. These include diagnostic and treatment functions, such as clinical laboratories, imaging, emergency rooms, surgery and the fundamental inpatient care. This diversity is reflected in the breadth and specificity ofregulations, codes,and oversightthat governhospitalconstruction and operations. Today's health care facilities, because of their increasing size and complexity, have become more and more dependent upon safe, adequate, and reliable electrical systems. Every day new types of sophisticated diagnostic and treatment equipment, utilizing microprocessors or computers, come on the market. Many of these items are sensitive to electrical disturbances and some require a very reliable power source. Invasive medical procedures such as cardiac catheterization have become routine in today's hospital. Such procedures make electrical safety extremely important. Moreover, with today's sophisticated lifestyle, it resulted with most ofthe hospital being centrally air - conditioned in order to provide enhanced comfort to their patients. This has lead to an increase of the hospital load. However, the major consideration is that essential services must not be disrupted by any cause. Therefore, a proper sizing of the electrical equipment is important in order to assure a continuous supply to the hospital. With the help ofan interactive programming, the transformer and generator size for any new hospital can be determined

Effect of Performance-Based Pay on Employees' Outcomes

Based on past research that discussed the system of pay within an organization, participation and performance appraisal are two important elements in a performance-based pay. The ability of managers to implement these two important elements may influence job satisfaction and organizational commitment among employees. Hence, this study was carried out to test the connection between performance-based pay against job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Employees at the Department of Fire and Rescue in Selangor and Putrajaya were chosen as the sample in this study. The outcome of the SmartPLS model analysis demonstrates that participation and performance appraisal play an important role as a determinant of an employee's job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Discussion, implication, and conclusion have been provided in this study

Academic dishonesty among accounting students in Malaysia / Salwa Hana Yussof and Suhaiza Ismail.

There are three objectives of the present study: to ascertain the types of assessment which are subject to cheating by accounting students; to determine the justifications given by students in neutralizing their cheating behavior; and to identify cheating deterrents from the perception of the students. A total of 435 questionnaires were collected from undergraduate accounting students of all levels of study in a public university in Malaysia. Findings revealed that more than half of the respondents had engaged in cheating, but mainly in quizzes and assignments that offer less weighting towards a final grade, and were subject to less monitoring and less severe punishment. As for neutralization, those who cheated had a tendency to blame instructors for their cheating behavior. In terms of deterrence, religion was cited most frequently as the factor that can deter students from cheating, particularly by continuous reminder that the God is always watching

DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR A MODERN HOSPITAL

Hospitals are the most complex of building types. Each hospital is comprised of a wide range of services and functional units. These include diagnostic and treatment functions, such as clinical laboratories, imaging, emergency rooms, surgery and the fundamental inpatient care. This diversity is reflected in the breadth and specificity ofregulations, codes,and oversightthat governhospitalconstruction and operations. Today's health care facilities, because of their increasing size and complexity, have become more and more dependent upon safe, adequate, and reliable electrical systems. Every day new types of sophisticated diagnostic and treatment equipment, utilizing microprocessors or computers, come on the market. Many of these items are sensitive to electrical disturbances and some require a very reliable power source. Invasive medical procedures such as cardiac catheterization have become routine in today's hospital. Such procedures make electrical safety extremely important. Moreover, with today's sophisticated lifestyle, it resulted with most ofthe hospital being centrally air - conditioned in order to provide enhanced comfort to their patients. This has lead to an increase of the hospital load. However, the major consideration is that essential services must not be disrupted by any cause. Therefore, a proper sizing of the electrical equipment is important in order to assure a continuous supply to the hospital. With the help ofan interactive programming, the transformer and generator size for any new hospital can be determined

DESIGN AND AESTHETICS IN TERENANG : A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL PAHANG POTTERY

This study examines the interplay between design, aesthetic considerations, and the concept of beauty in the context of Terenang pottery, a traditional form of pottery originating from Pahang, Malaysia. Terenang pottery holds cultural significance and embodies the artistic traditions of the region. The research aims to explore how design principles and aesthetic choices contribute to the visual appeal and perceived beauty of terenang . Through a qualitative analysis encompassing visual examination, expert interviews, and literature review, this study investigates the design elements, motifs, material selection, and color palettes employed in terenang pottery. It explores how these elements are informed by cultural influences and artistic intentions to create objects that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By examining the concept of beauty within the context of  Terenang pottery, this research provides insights into the cultural significance and artistic value of this traditional craft. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between design, aesthetics, and the concept of beauty, shedding light on how these elements converge in the creation of visually appealing and culturally rich pottery.   Kehilangan beberapa industri tembikar tradisional di pelbagai kawasan di Malaysia, seperti di Alor Merah, Pulau Pinang, Bukit Gantang, Lenggong, dan Krian di Perak, menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai kepupusan potensi perusahaan tembikar tradisional Melayu di Malaysia. Kebimbangan terhadap nasib serupa bagi perusahaan tembikar tradisional di Kampung Pasir Durian, Kuala Tembeling, Pahang, menekankan keperhatinan segera untuk menangani isu ini. Kajian ini memberi fokus kepada aspek formalistik dan konsep keindahan dalam tembikar terenang, dengan meneliti secara khusus reka bentuk, elemen dalam reka bentuk, teknik dan bahan, serta pemilihan motif. Kajian ini bertujuan merakam dan mendokumentasikan serta menganalisis aspek di atas menggunakan kaedah kualitatif, termasuk penyelidikan lapangan, arkib muzium, analisis visual, temu bual dengan artisan , dan kajian literatur. Dapatan kajian menyumbang kepada pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang reka bentuk, estetika, serta konsep keindahan dalam Islam. Kajian ini menerangkan kaedah elemen-elemen ini berhubungkait dalam penciptaan seni Melayu yang menarik secara visual dan memberikan wawasan berharga dalam pemeliharaan tembikar Melayu tradisional. Secara khusus, motif Terenang mengambil inspirasi dari sumber semulajadi terutamanya unsur flora dan fauna. Rekabentuk terenang menonjol kehalusan artistik dan pemilihan motif yang disusun secara hierarki yang memberikan keseimbangan kepada reka bentuk keseluruhan tembikar. Kajian ini berfungsi sebagai pendokumentasin menyeluruh mengenai tembikar terenang dan turut menyumbang kepada pemeliharaan budaya dan kehalusan kerja tangan tembikar tradisional di Malaysia