Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Islamic Quantum Learning Perspektif Munif Chatib Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Pada Mapel PAI Di SMA Ma'arif Sukorejo Pasuruan

This study aims to develop an Islamic Quantum Learning (IQL) learning model based on Munif Chatib's perspective which is aimed at improving student learning outcomes in the subject of Islamic Religious Education at SMA Ma'arif Sukorejo Pasuruan. The type of research used is research and development (Research and Development/R&D) with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The results of the study show that the development of an Islamic Quantum Learning (IQL) learning model based on Munif Chatib's perspective can improve student learning outcomes in PAI subjects. This learning model integrates active, creative and fun learning methods with Islamic values, thereby encouraging students' learning motivation and strengthening their understanding of Islamic teachings. The evaluation results show a significant increase in student learning outcomes. Keyword: Islamic Quantum Learning Model, Munif Chatib, Learning Outcomes of Islamic Religious Educatio

Issues among novice teachers in Malaysia

Issues and problems faced by novice teachers have long been questions of great interest in the field of education and are still receiveing considerable critical attentionamongstplayers in the field. Hence, this study seeksto explore the issuesand problems faced by novice teachers.Qualitative content analysis was used to examine 13 local journal articles written on the subject of novice teachers from 2006 to 2015. Data were then grouped into themes to identify issues and problems faced by novice teachers. Findings of this study showed that issues faced by novice teachers include issues related to efficacy, classroom and student behaviour management, professional development, competency, commitment, stress, and support among novice teachers. Based on thefindings, more studies on mentoring aspect should be carried out to assist novice teachers to start off their teaching career and provide them with necessary emotional and motivational support to improve their teaching in schools

Issues among novice teachers in Malaysia

Issues and problems faced by novice teachers have long been questions of great interest in the field of education and are still receiveing considerable critical attention amongst players in the field. Hence, this study seeks to explore the issues and problems faced by novice teachers.Qualitative content analysis was used to examine 13 local journal articles written on the subject of novice teachers from 2006 to 2015.Data were then grouped into themes to identify issues and problems faced by novice teachers.Findings of this study showed that issues faced by novice teachers include issues related to efficacy, classroom and student behaviour management, professional development, competency, commitment, stress, and support among novice teachers.Based on the findings, more studies on mentoring aspect should be carried out to assist novice teachers to start off their teaching career and provide them with necessary emotional and motivational support to improve their teaching in schools

Komitmen guru dan kepuasan kerja guru di sekolah menengah harian berprestasi tinggi dan berprestasi rendah di Daerah Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Satu daripada bidang Keberhasilan Utama Negara (NKRA) yang terdapat dalam Pelan Transformasi Kerajaan (GTP) adalah untuk meningkatkan pencapaian akademik pelajar.Bagi merealisasikannya, guru perlu bertindak sebagai pemain utama dalam melaksanakan pelbagai dasar dan program yang terkandung dalam GTP tersebut. Selain mengajar, dasar dan program tersebut datang bersama dengan pelbagai tugasan yang perlu dipikul guru. Tugasan yang bertambah akan menimbulkan masalah yang membawa kepada meningkatnya tekanan kerja, mempengaruhi komitmen dan kepuasan kerja guru. Sehubungan itu, tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti tahap komitmen guru dan tahap kepuasan kerja gurudi sekolah menengah (SMK) harian berprestasi tinggi dan SMK harian berprestasi rendah. Kajian juga bertujuan mengkaji hubungan antara komitmen guru dengan kepuasan kerja dalam kalangan mereka. Di samping itu, kajian juga mengkaji bagaimana faktor demografi seperti jantina, umur dan pengalaman mengajar boleh mempengaruhi komitmen dan kepuasan kerja. Populasi kajian adalah guru-guru yang mengajar di enam buah sekolah menengah harian dalam daerah Kota Baharu, Kelantan. Sampel seramai 200 orang dipilih menggunakan kaedah persampelan rawak mudah.Dua set instrumen soal selidik telah digunakan untuk memungut data kajian iaitu Soal Selidik Skala Komitmen Guru (SKG) yang dibangunkan oleh Thien, Nordin Abd Razak dan Ramayah (2014), dan Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)yang dibangunkan oleh Spector (1997).Analisis deskriptif dan inferensi dijalankan menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 21.0.Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap komitmen dan kepuasan kerja guru berada pada tahap tinggi.UjiankorelasiPearson pula menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara komitmen dengan kepuasan kerja guru di kedua-dua kategori sekolah

Water balance: case study of a constructed wetland as part of the bio-ecological drainage system (BIOECODS)

The Bio-ecological Drainage System, or BIOECODS, is an urban drainage system located at the Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. It consists of a constructed wetland as a part of the urban drainage system to carry storm water in a closed system. In this closed system, the constructed wetland was designed particularly for further treatment of storm water. For the purpose of studying the water balance of the constructed wetland, data collection was carrie

Nanoemulsified gamma-oryzanol rich fraction blend regulates hepatic cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular disease risk in hypercholesterolaemic rats

We have reported that a bioactive-rich fraction, called EORY, from a combination of supercritical fluid-extracted rice bran oil and palm oil has abundant gamma-oryzanol, tocopherols and tocotrienol. Moreover, EORY has balanced composition of polyunsaturated:saturated fatty acids, with the potential for hypocholesterolaemic and antioxidant effects. However, the bioactive compounds in EORY are lipophilic and therefore pose bioavailability problems. This study evaluated the cardioprotective effects of orally-administered EORY emulsion and its nanoemulsion (NEORY) on diet-induced hypercholesterolaemic rats. NEORY reduced body weight gain, heart weight, lipid parameters and oxidised LDL, and improved HDL better than EORY and simvastatin. NEORY also significantly increased hepatic mRNA expression of HMGCoA reductase, apolipoprotein A1 and LDLR, and lowered apolipoprotein B and LPL. The effects of NEORY on lipid parameters, lipid peroxidation markers and hepatic cholesterol metabolism suggested that it could regulate the risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly due to increased absorption of gamma-oryzanol, tocopherols and tocotrienol

Characterization of rice bran wax policosanol and its nanoemulsion formulation

Policosanol, a mixture of long-chain alcohols found in animal and plant waxes, has several biological effects; however, it has a bioavailability of less than 10%. Therefore, there is a need to improve its bioavailability, and one of the ways of doing this is by nanoemulsion formulation. Different droplet size distributions are usually achieved when emulsions are formed, which solely depends on the preparation method used. Mostly, emulsions are intended for better delivery with maintenance of the characteristics and properties of the leading components. In this study, policosanol was extracted from rice bran wax, its composition was determined by gas chromatography mass spectrophotometry, nanoemulsion was made, and the physical stability characteristics were determined. The results showed that policosanol nanoemulsion has a nanosize particle distribution below 100 nm (92.56–94.52 nm), with optimum charge distribution (-55.8 to -45.12 mV), pH (6.79–6.92) and refractive index (1.50); these were monitored and found to be stable for 8 weeks. The stability of policosanol nanoemulsion confers the potential to withstand long storage times

Bone mass density estimation: Archimede's principle versus automatic X-ray histogram and edge detection technique in ovariectomized rats treated with germinated brown rice bioactives

Background: Bone mass density is an important parameter used in the estimation of the severity and depth of lesions in osteoporosis. Estimation of bone density using existing methods in experimental models has its advantages as well as drawbacks. Materials and methods: In this study, the X-ray histogram edge detection technique was used to estimate the bone mass density in ovariectomized rats treated orally with germinated brown rice (GBR) bioactives, and the results were compared with estimated results obtained using Archimede’s principle. New bone cell proliferation was assessed by histology and immunohistochemical reaction using polyclonal nuclear antigen. Additionally, serum alkaline phosphatase activity, serum and bone calcium and zinc concentrations were detected using a chemistry analyzer and atomic absorption spectroscopy. Rats were divided into groups of six as follows: sham (nonovariectomized, nontreated); ovariectomized, nontreated; and ovariectomized and treated with estrogen, or Remifemin®, GBR-phenolics, acylated steryl glucosides, gamma oryzanol, and gamma amino-butyric acid extracted from GBR at different doses. Results: Our results indicate a significant increase in alkaline phosphatase activity, serum and bone calcium, and zinc and ash content in the treated groups compared with the ovariectomized nontreated group (P < 0.05). Bone density increased significantly (P < 0.05) in groups treated with estrogen, GBR, Remifemin®, and gamma oryzanol compared to the ovariectomized nontreated group. Histological sections revealed more osteoblasts in the treated groups when compared with the untreated groups. A polyclonal nuclear antigen reaction showing proliferating new cells was observed in groups treated with estrogen, Remifemin®, GBR, acylated steryl glucosides, and gamma oryzanol. There was a good correlation between bone mass densities estimated using Archimede’s principle and the edge detection technique between the treated groups (r2 = 0.737, P = 0.004). Conclusion: Our study shows that GBR bioactives increase bone density, which might be via the activation of zinc formation and increased calcium content, and that X-ray edge detection technique is effective in the measurement of bone density and can be employed effectively in this respect