bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
APPLYING ITEM RESPONSES THEORY FOR MEASURING STUDENT’S ABILITY IN ACADEMIC SPEAKING
Authors: Sudaryanto Memet , Saddhono Kundharu , Lina
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: Every human being is required to be skilled at communicating, skilled at expressing thoughts, ideas, and feelings. This research aims to explain student’s ability in academic speaking based on the framework of item responses theory. Methodology: This research uses a mix method research approach; qualitative and quantitative approaches are used together to answer the formulated problems. A qualitative approach is used for digging up information about the needs to develop the speaking test. The try out subjects was 25 university student taking Bahasa Indonesia subject; while 125 students were used as the measurement subject. The data were students’ responses to the speaking test which was scored by two people (rater). The reliability of the instrument was estimated by the Generalizability theory. Rasch model analysis was used to estimate the item parameter; while the Maximum Likelihood was used to estimate the students’ ability. Main Findings: The value of 𝜎 ̂(𝑜) s influenced by the similarity to the average mean score observed in academic speaking. The value of 𝜎 ̂(𝑝) and 𝜎 ̂(𝑜) suggests that the distribution of variability in person and item is the same and high. A sufficiently large value of 𝜎 ̂(𝑝i) implies the fact that the value involves all residual sources for a variance. Balance alternatives, weigh consequently and decide rationally. Applications of this study: Based on the design proposed for the Indonesian Language Proficiency assessment, other generalizability design (G-Design) used is a cross design because each student (p) becomes the object of observation of two observers (r) who both assess four aspects of observation/indicator. It is used to determine the reliability (i.e., reproducibility) of measurements under specific conditions in academic speaking. Novelty/Originality of this study: Some rater qualifications that must be met include the process of gathering and using the appropriateness of background information before assessing. Measuring the ability of students in academic speaking by applying G theory and conducting an IRT analysis approach needs.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SPIRITUAL QUOTIENT-BASED BEHAVIORAL GROUP COUNSELING IN STRENGTHENING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE TRAITS TO OPTIMIZE STUDENTS’ HARD SKILLS
Authors: Heru Sri Suryanti Hera
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The research aims at finding how spiritual quotient-based behavioral group counseling is implemented to strengthen the creative and innovative aspects aimed at improving students’ hard skills.

Methodology: The research is a qualitative method. The subject of the study is the students of the Guidance and Counseling Program at Private University in Solo Raya. The focus of the study is the implementation of spiritual quotient-based behavioral group counseling. The data are collected through interviews, observation, documentation, and test. They are validated through triangulation. They are analyzed through qualitative analysis.

Main Findings: Research findings shows that the implementation of spiritual quotient-based behavioral group counseling can strengthen the creative and innovative aspects aimed at improving students’ hard skill at Guidance and Counseling Programmed at Private University in Solo Raya. It can be seen from the students’ behavior change, i.e. from uncreative and less innovative to be creative and innovative.

Applications of this study: Findings of the research are useful as a reference enrichment conducting learning in guidance counseling courses especially for counseling theory. This study is also useful as a guideline for implementing group counseling practices for students and lecturers of counseling guidance at the national level because of the results of the study in terms of the implementation of the counseling technique.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research contains novelty in counseling i.e. the implementation of spiritual intelligence-based counseling to improve student hard skills, which still rarely has never been done by other researchers. This research is beneficial to advance the field of guidance and counseling, namely to increase the implementation of group counseling in building soft skills and the hard skill of students.
FAKE NEWS PROLIFERATION IN NIGERIA: CONSEQUENCES, MOTIVATIONS, AND PREVENTION THROUGH AWARENESS STRATEGIES
Authors: Destiny Apuke Oberiri , Omar Bahiyah
Published: April 2020

Purpose: This study aims to understand the effects of fake news spreading in Nigeria, the reasons for fake news sharing among social media users, and eventually propose preventive measures (i.e. awareness strategies) to combat the proliferation of fake news in Nigeria.

Main results: Some grave implications of fake news sharing were identified such as death, conflict escalation, political hostility, and societal panic. Meanwhile, people were motivated to share news mainly because of their civil obligation to inform others and provide advice or warning. These motivations, together with other contextual reasons such as media control, interpersonal trust and youth unemployment, had led to fake news proliferation in Nigeria.

Methodology: This study adopts a documentary research method to generate the information necessary to investigate fake news spread in Nigeria. A total of 265 articles were drawn from Google Scholar search and after a close examination, only 20 articles were included for analysis.

Implications: There is a need to increase fake news awareness, media and information literacy among Nigerians. Social media users should be constantly informed through adequate advertisements, workshops, conferences, and other forms of sensitization, about the consequences of fake news sharing, how to spot and differentiate fake news with made-up news and why it is imperative to be self-aware before forwarding any message.

Originality/novelty: This paper contributes to knowledge in two ways. First, it compiles past research on fake news in Nigeria and analysed contextual factors and consequences of fake news proliferation in this context. Second, it reinforces the need for fake news awareness as a means of reducing the spread of fake news among social media users in Nigeria.
THE ROLE OF MONITORING AND BONDING MECHANISMS OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TOWARDS BANKS PERFORMANCE
Authors: Indah Lestari Rohmini , Wahyudi Sugeng , Muharam Harjum , Nur Utomo Mohamad
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This paper aims to examine the effects of the monitoring mechanism and bonding mechanism of corporate governance on the performance of the bank. The monitoring mechanism is divided into an external mechanism, represented by concentrated ownership, and the internal mechanism is represented by the proportion of independent board. Bonding mechanism is measured issuance of bonds as long-term debt financing.

Methodology: This study is predictive and exploratory, so the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling using a WarpPLS60 application. Researchers use data from 24 banks that constantly has the value of bonds circulated, which from 2011 to 2018. There are consists of 4 state-owned commercial banks, 13 private banks, and 7 regional government-owned banks.

Main Findings: The researcher found that external monitoring mechanisms as measured by ownership concentration, positively and significantly influence the performance at government-owned banks. Internal monitoring mechanism, as measured by the percentage of the number of independent commissioners, positively and significantly affects the performance at all the banks. The bonding mechanism as measured by issuing bonds negatively and significantly affects the performance of all the banks.

Applications of this study: The integrative multi-theory model proposed by the authors in this study is a unique contribution to the intermediary financial literature. Banks seeking to maximize their performance must be balanced with the interests of shareholders and their stakeholders.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The study examined the differences in behaviour and the role of monitoring and bonding mechanisms of corporate governance in state-owned banks and private. The results of this study contribute to the theory of entrenchment and financial intermediation.
THE ROLE OF QUALITATIVE SOCIAL POLICIES IN ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL INDICATORS OF BALANCE AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
Authors: M. AL-Tkhayneh Khawlah , A. Alhajjaj Huda , D. Daher Abatah
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The study aimed to identify the role of qualitative social policies in achieving the highest international indicators in the degree of balance and social organization, by taking the UAE as a model in qualitative social policies; with expectations to eventually follow this model. Also, in light of current events, this model has a positive role in reducing the social chaos in many Arab and international countries.

Methodology: The methodology of the qualitative analytical approach was used by returning to the statistical reports on indicators of the degree of integration and community organization in the United Arab Emirates United, the historical methodology of returning to documents, records and laws to identify the most prominent policies in the country.

Main Findings: The study has concluded that social policy has a major role in achieving the highest degrees of integration and community organization.

Applications of this study: The study also reached a set of recommendations, the most important of which were: the need to follow the qualitative social policies as in the model of the United Arab Emirates; and study the feasibility of applying those policies to societies that suffer from Anomie.

Novelty/Originality of this study: No study has investigated the relationship between the social policies in the UAE and the international indicators of balance and social organization.
EXAMINING THE DETERMINANT FACTORS ON CONSUMER SWITCHING INTENTION TOWARD ISLAMIC BANK IN CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA
Authors: Riptiono Sulis , Suroso Agus , Irma Anggraeni Ade
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinant factors that influence consumer switching intentions from conventional banks to Islamic banks in Central Java, Indonesia.

Methodology: This study is quantitative research in which data is collected by using a survey with the questionnaire. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 480 Muslim respondents who were still registered as customers at three conventional government banks in Indonesia using purposive sampling techniques and analyzed with SEM-AMOS v24.

Main Findings: The result showed that all out of the hypotheses tested, there is only one hypothesis that was rejected, is the fourth hypothesis. This research reveals that consumer trust in Islamic banks, consumer awareness and religiosity had a positive and significant effect on attitude toward Islamic banks. Furthermore, consumer awareness and religiosity are also able to predict consumer switching intentions at Islamic banks but consumer trust toward Islamic banks has insignificant consumer switching intentions at Islamic banks.

Applications of this study: Based on the results of the study, conventional bank consumers' intentions to switch to Islamic banks are influenced by consumer awareness, level of religiosity, and consumer attitudes toward Islamic banks. Furthermore, this is becoming a very important concern for Islamic banks to pay more attention to the antecedents used in this study. Trust is an important predictor for companies in increasing intentions, in this study then it has not been proven to influence consumer intentions to move to Islamic banks. Trust will be able to increase intention if consumers have a good attitude towards Islamic banks.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study linked the variables of consumer awareness, religiosity, consumer trust, attitudes toward Islamic banks and consumer switching intentions on Islamic banks within a conceptual framework.
WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT TOWARD MARITAL SATISFACTION WITH SELF-EFFICACY AS A MODERATOR VARIABLE
Authors: Jaenudin Ujam , Tahrir  , Jasmine Dian , Ramdani Zulmi
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The aim of the study to determine the effect of work-family conflict on marital satisfaction and try to see whether self-efficacy can be a moderator variable in the relation among work-family conflict and marital satisfaction in PKK mothers who work in District X.

Methodology: The subjects of this study were 200 PKK mothers working in District X. Data collection used three scales, namely the scale of work-family conflict, the scale of marital satisfaction, and self-efficacy scale.

Main Findings: The first hypothesis obtained with a t-value of -0.33, and then there is a negative relationship between work-family conflict with marital satisfaction. Then for the second hypothesis, self-efficacy has a positive role in marital satisfaction. And the third hypothesis is obtained by the statistical value of 2.71, which means that self-efficacy can be moderated variable in the relationship between work-family conflict and marital satisfaction.

Applications of this study: This study can be used as an appropriate foundation, especially as consideration for married couples to maintain and increase marital satisfaction.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research focuses on the role of self-efficacy as a moderator variable that functions to strengthen marital satisfaction and reduce work-family conflict in the family. The causality relationship built in this research is an important value that must be a major concern for potential couples who will get married to busy conditions in their work.
SOCIAL CAPITAL IN ENHANCING COMMUNITY ECONOMY: THE CASE OF MUHAMMADIYAH BOARDING SCHOOL (MBS) SLEMAN PRAMBHANAN, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Robani Anidah , Ahamat Amiruddin , Najmuddin Syed Hassan Syed , Latief Hilman , Pratiwi Amelia
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study examines the role of social capital in enhancing community economy as reflected in the case of pasentran MBS Sleman, Prambhanan, Yogyakarta. Specifically, it reports the preliminary data collected during fieldwork conducted at Pasentran MBS Sleman, Prambhanan, Yogyakartaon July 26, 2018. Subsequently, it focuses on the potential and relevance of social capital in the sustainable development agenda at the community level as reflected in the case of MBS Sleman.

Methods: This study utilizes a qualitative research design using the case study and in-depth interviews with pasentran’s top management, observation, and document research. By adopting a case study method and an interpretative approach to data analysis this study explores the underpinning determinants of successful local level development from socio-economic sustainability perspectives.

Findings: Researchers found that MBS Sleman has been on the right track in implementing the agenda of sustainable development particularly from the socio-economic sustainability framework. This research also identifies several socio-economic sustainability practices and critical success factors to accelerate the achievement of self-sufficiency economy and sustainable communities at the local level.

Novelty: This study recommends a more integral and comprehensive model and framework for local-level development particularly for MBS Sleman. It may also trigger a review of specific strategies and initiatives related to developing and empowering the local community on how they can anticipate, participate and act constructively in the sustainability agenda.
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF PROJECT RISK RESPONSE-RELATED MEASURES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROJECT-RELATED DELAY FACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE
Authors: Karunakaran Priyadatchini , Halid Abdullah Abdul , Nagapan Sasitharan , Sambasivan Murali , Sekar Gopal
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This conceptual paper is based on a review of delay issues, risk response management and project performance in the Malaysian construction industry. The study also involved the evaluation of latent relationships among project-related delay factors, project risk response-related measures and project performance in terms of time and cost.

Methodology: Literature in light of recent studies was reviewed and a thematic review approach was also conducted. The themes summarized delay issues, risk response measures, and project performance. Subsequently, the synthesized literature review aided the development of the conceptual framework for the delay mitigation model.

Main Findings: The authors presented a model where project-related delay factors have a negative effect on project performance, project risk response-related measures have a positive effect on project performance and project risk response-related measures positively moderate the relationship between project-related delay factors and project performance.

Applications of this study: This study will enable the construction practitioners to understand better ways to mitigate delay issues in the construction industry.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This work offers a conceptual perspective on the enhancement of project performance in terms of cost and time by addressing the issues of project delay factors managed using project risk response-related measures.
DEVELOPING AND VALIDATING THE MEASUREMENT MODEL FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY CONSTRUCT USING CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS
Authors: Baistaman Julaina , Awang Zainudin , Afthanorhan Asyraf , Zulkifli Abdul Rahim Mohamad
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study aims to develop and validate the instruments measuring financial Literacy construct.

Methodology: The pilot study randomly sampled some 100 school-teachers using a self-administered questionnaire. The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) procedure has explored the usefulness of measuring items and determined the dimensionality of the construct. Finally, using the newly developed instruments, the field study obtained a random sample of 300 school-teachers to survey using a self-administered questionnaire. The data from the field were used to validate the instruments through the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) procedure.

Main Findings: The EFA procedure found three components that emerged from the items. The CFA procedure validated the instruments measuring Financial Literacy construct for uni-dimensionality, validity, and reliability.

Applications of this study: The result showed that the measurement model of the Financial Literacy construct achieved the requirement for construct validity and reliability and should be able to be used in the future of research.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study produced instruments to assess Financial Literacy performance specifically among school teachers in Malaysia. School teachers consist of the highest number of employees in the country besides their nature of works and job characteristics differ from another group of employees.
THE IMPACT OF RULE OF LAW ON FDI INFLOW: A POOLED MEAN GROUP ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SSA COUNTRIES
Authors: Zangina Suleiman , Hassan Sallahuddin
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The main objective of this study is basically to investigate the impact of rule of law on FDI inflow for a panel of six selected SSA countries comprising, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Senegal, Nigeria, Congo Republic, and Sudan.

Methodology: The study utilized the Pooled Mean Group (PMG) dynamic heterogeneous panel approach covering the period 1996 – 2017.

Main Findings: The results indicate that adherence to the rule of law is directly related to the inflow of FDI in the selected countries in the long-run, whereas its impact is insignificant on FDI during the short-run.

Applications of this study: The study is useful to SSA countries since it will provide policymakers with the necessary insight to formulate appropriate policies to effectively promote adherence to the rule of law with a view to boost foreign investors’ confidence in the economies and stimulate the inflow of FDI.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This paper is amongst the first to utilize the PMG dynamic heterogeneous panel approach to explore the relationship of rule of law with the inflow of FDI in the six SSA countries.
HEADMASTER LEADERSHIP EFFECT ON TASK LOAD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION INTEGRATION PROGRAM TEACHER
Authors: Norazmi Bin Nordin Mohd , Zaid Bin Mustafa Mohamad , Rasid Bin Abdul Razzaq Abdul
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the Study: The leadership of a headmaster at the school has a major influence on school management and teacher management. These influences also impact the task load of the Special Education Integration Program (SEIP) teacher. Various studies have been conducted in Malaysia and abroad on this issue. Based on previous studies and research on existing leadership theories, five leadership factors impact the SEIP teacher's task load, namely leadership style, attitude, knowledge, experience, and qualifications. The purpose of this study is to determine whether these factors affect the task load of the SEIP teacher.

Methodology: A fully quantitative method was used in this study by distributing a set of online questionnaires to SEIP teachers across Malaysia using the Google for platform. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) through AMOS software is used for data analysis purposes.

Main Findings: The findings show that all the factors mentioned in the leadership style, attitude, knowledge, experience, and competency of achievement are validated as influences on the SEIP teacher's task load. There have been several studies examining the leadership factor affecting the task load of the SEIP teacher, but the application of the CFA approach using AMOS is still underdeveloped. Therefore, the findings of this study can further confirm previous findings on this issue.

Application: This research can be useful for the headmaster and the SEIP teachers to give their best in school management.

Novelty: It is common to read about the issue for this research is the premier school, but this research was based on the special education field.
THE ROLE OF GOOD VILLAGE GOVERNANCE IMPLEMENTATION TOWARDS REDUCING FRAUD POTENTIAL AND ENSURING EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE
Authors: Wahyudin Agus , Mukhibad Hasan , Nurkhin Ahmad , Fachrurrozie
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This research aimed to examine the effect of Good Village Governance (GVG), external supervision, and citizen participation on the fraud potential in village funds management and its consequent impact on village government performance.

Methodology: The population studied involved 60 respondents including village officials in Demak Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The data was collected through the use of questionnaires and analyzed using Path analysis.

Main Findings: The results showed the implementation of GVG did not have a significant effect on the fraud potential in fund management while external supervision and citizen participation have a negative and significant effect. Furthermore, the GVG implementation and citizen participation were found not to have a significant influence on village government performance while external supervision and fraud have a negative and significant effect. Moreover, fraud has a very strong influence and it is the most dominant determinant of village government performance, therefore, it should be handled with serious attention.

Application of this study: External supervision of village fund management is needed to reduce fraud and improve performance. In addition, the implementation of GVG can also support improved village government performance.

Novelty/Originality of This study: This research builds a model and examines the GVG concept model that can be a solution to the problem of fraud and the low performance of local governments in Indonesia.
IMPLEMENTATION OF MID-DAY MEAL SCHEME: A STUDY ON GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL OF TINSUKIA
Authors: Dowarah Lipikajyoti
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The research aims to study the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in Government primary schools of the Tinsukia district of Assam.

Methodology: For the purpose study descriptive methodology is used. Data are randomly collected through a self-structured questionnaire. Tables and figures are used to analyze the collected raw data.

Main Findings: Results showed that Mid-Day Meal Scheme is playing an important role in reducing classroom hunger of students. But the functioning of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in many surveyed schools is not by the guidelines of the scheme provided by the government particularly in respect of the timely supply of grains, storage facility of grains and plates for distribution of meal to the children.

Applications of this study: This research can be used by policymakers, teachers, parents and also social welfare activities.

Novelty/Originality of this study: For the first time, implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme has been studied in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
A CONCEPTUAL MODEL: FRONTLINE EMPLOYEES BEHAVIORAL ENGAGEMENT IN VALUE CO-CREATION
Authors: Amin Muhammad , Ghazali Zulkipli Bin , Hassan Rohail
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The main aim of this study is to propose the conceptual model for developing frontline employees’ behavioural engagement towards value co-creation. Methodology:This research has useda qualitative approach to explain how service firms’ attempt to create value for their frontline employees by facilitating interaction capabilities. Secondly,how facilitation of interaction capabilities help the service firm to engage the frontline employees to co-create the value with the customers, thus,to answer the research questions towardsthe development of a conceptual model through the lens of value co-creation, this studywas conducted(a) in-depth literature review and (b)input from 6 industrial and academic experts.     Principal Findings: Through the theoretical support of the S-O-R Model and expectancy theory, the studyconcluded that frontline employees’behavioural engagement in value co-creation mainly depends on interaction capabilities and their motivation. Frontline employee's motives are derivedthrough their expectancies, which they perceive from the service interaction. The capabilities are mainlyfacilitated by the service firms, which, in turn, motivate the frontline employees towards their engagement in value co-creation. Applications of this study: The proposed model has practical implications in complex service settings like automotive, Oil and Gas sectors where frontline employees’ have regular service interaction with the customers. Novelty/Originalityof this study: The proposed model has been developed by taking the theoretical implications of the S-O-R model by focusing on frontline employees’behavioural engagement in value co-creation. However, previous literature on value co-creation has concentrated more on the customer's domain.
IDENTIFYING THE FACTORS DETERMINING OF MUSLIMS’ INTENTION TO ADOPT ISLAMIC BANKING IN THE LOCAL REGION: RELIGIOSITY AS MODERATING VARIABLE
Authors: Isnurhadi  , Wahab Zakaria , Muthia Fida , Bashir Abdul
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This paper investigates factors that influence the Muslims’ intention to adopt Islamic banking and to examine whether religiosity moderates the effect of those factors toward the Muslim's intention to adopt Islamic banking in South Sumatera.
Methodology: Primary data collected from six towns/districts in South Sumatera are obtained through questionnaires with the total respondents of 300. Using multiple regression analysis, we test whether attitude, social influence, bank reputation, and compliance on Islamic principles can affect the Muslims’ intention in using Islamic banking.
Main Findings: We further crosscheck our findings through an interview with some of the respondents. We find that attitude, reputation, and compliance affect the intention to adopt Islamic banking significantly, whereas social influence is found to be insignificant. Our further finding explains that religiosity, which is represented by the dimension of Syariah and Ahlaq, cannot moderate the effect of an independent variable on the dependent variable.
Implications of this study: This implies that in increasing Islamic bank market share, managers of Islamic banks and also government cannot solely depend on religious factors. Our findings give insights to practitioners and regulators on what factors can affect Muslims’ intention to use Islamic banking.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes as it extends the existing literature, any factors influencing the interest and intention of the Muslim community to adopt sharia banking as their banking activities. Some studies look at the direct effect of religiosity toward Islamic banking, however, it is different from previous studies because we put religiosity as a moderating variable.
ANTECEDENTS OF SOCIAL FUNDS’ PRODUCTIVITY OF ISLAMIC BANKS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Andriyani Lilik , Usman Nurodin , Bagus Pambuko Zulfikar
Published: April 2020

Purpose: The study aims to analyse the social funds’ productivity of Islamic banks in Indonesia and the antecedents of it. The study will measure the social fund productivity followed by the investigation about the variable which can determine the Islamic bank productivity.

Methodology: The study conducted at nine Islamic banks Indonesia. Two stages of the Malmquist productivity index were applied to annual data from 2012-2018. The variables which are tested its effect on social funds’ productivity return on asset, operational efficiency, inflation, OPEC oil price, and economic growth.

Main Findings: social funds’ productivity of Islamic banks in Indonesia has experienced progress during the observation period. It is supported by the progress on technological change and efficiency change. The antecedents of social funds’ productivity return on asset and operational efficiency, while macroeconomics conditions have no significant effect on social funds’ productivity.

Applications of this study: This study enriches the research on Islamic banks and gives the recommendation for policymakers to supervise better and for banks’ managers to improve the social funds’ productivity.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research is the preliminary study on the determinant of social funds’ productivity in Islamic banks.
COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE AMONG ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS OF TWO FACULTIES AT INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
Authors: Fahad Sulaiman Ibrahim
Published: April 2020

Purpose: This study investigated perceptions about collaborative leadership style via a study among administrative assistants of the faculty of Economics and Management Sciences and Faculty of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia. Precisely, the study examined their perceptions, collective decision making and differences between faculties under study. Methodology: A survey method was employed to collect the data. The data were analyzed using t-test and descriptive statics (frequencies and percentages). A total of 44 administrative assistants were sampled through a self-administered questionnaire from two faculties, namely Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS) and Faculty of Knowledge and Human Sciences (IRKHS) at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Main findings: The results of the analysis indicated that perceptions of administrative assistants were positive towards a collaborative leadership style. The study also found statistically significant differences between administrative assistants of KEMNS and IRKHS. It was found that IRKHS administrative assistant was more elicit to activities of collaborative leadership than their counterparts. Overall, the study revealed that administrative assistants were of the view that applying a collaborative leadership style will facilitate effective decision making in their respective faculties. Implications/Applications: This study is useful for administrative assistants in institutions of higher learning to adopt and adapt to understanding a clear collaborative leadership concept. Therefore, collaboration among staff will be recognized to develop a general perception in the educational institution. Novelty/Originality: In this research collaborative leadership style had been studied among administrative assistants critically. Permission was granted by the Dean of post-graduate studies from the kulliyyah of Education (IIUM).
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GENDER EDUCATION BETWEEN PKS INDONESIA AND MUSLIM LEAGUE INDIA
Authors: Salviana Darvina Soedarwo Vina , Yumitro Gonda , Zuriah Nurul
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This paper compares the gender education conducted by two Islamic political parties in Indonesia and India represented by PKS (Prosperous and Justice Party) and the Muslim League. This comparative is essential since both countries face inequality in gender issues, and both parties claim as Islamic representation.

Methodology: This research is a comparative study model by the interviews and survey-based collecting data methodology. The object of this research is the leader of PKS and Muslim Leagues. The data were analysed and discussed with various literature reviews to perform the similarities and differences in gender education playing by both parties.

Main Findings: Both PKS and the Muslim League have a concern about women’s education and participation in the public sphere and have done some programs and establishing some infrastructure to gain their goals. However, since Indonesia and India have different cultural and political backgrounds, gender education in Indonesia has fewer constraints than the India case.

Applications of this study: This study is helpful for the particular political parties to evaluate their programs in gender education. Moreover, it also will inspire the other to optimize the participation of women in public areas.

Novelty/Originality of this study: No research has been conducted on the comparative study of gender education between PKS in Indonesia and Muslim league in India.
THE IMPACT OF BANGLA REGIONAL DIALECT ON THE PRONUNCIATION OF ENGLISH AT TERTIARY LEVEL
Authors: Rani Sushmita , Akhter Tina Afroza
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The aim is to reveal the effects of Bangla regional dialects on English pronunciation at the tertiary level in Bangladesh.Methodology: This research paper is conducted by quantitative data analysis where the independent variable is Regional Dialect and the dependent variable is English Pronunciation. The instruments used here are flashcards with 5 problematic phonemes by using an audiovisual recording. Analysis has been done with the help of MS Excel 2013. 18 students from 6 major divisions of Bangladesh have been selected to have more concrete results to find the specific quandaries of regional dialects of Bangladesh. Their pronunciation has been video recorded and transcribed for further analysis by the researchers to achieve the results.Results: The results reveal that the tertiary level students of the Bangla medium of Bangladesh have various drawbacks in their pronunciation and this study aims to investigate the troubles followed by recommendations to improve. It is not studied before in more concrete form using statistical packages.Implication: The ELT practitioners of Bangladesh can find new solutions to the distinct problems identified in this research paper because of the influence of regional dialects of various divisions and they can incorporate the rectified idea in the field of ELT curriculum for the further development.Novelty/Originality: This work has been done by using audiovisual equipment for the collection of Data and the result has been interpreted by the researchers in a new dimensional way with the help of descriptive statistics. The problems identified here are distinct from previous work by incorporating comparative study among all the regional dialects of 6 divisions in Bangladesh. The results have been measured by MS Excel 2013 which answers more explicitly by inculcating accuracy and error count of their pronunciation where it has been revealed that specific regional dialects actually possess a powerful influence upon their English pronunciation of some learners from particular divisions.
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES AND ISLAMIC VALUE; A MODEL FOR MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN ISLAMIC BANKING
Authors: Agus Setyawan Anton , Susila Ihwan , Wahyuddin M
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study analyzes the role of product attributes, brand trust, and belief to purchase intention of Islamic financial products. Islamic financial products in this study include banking and insurance products.

Methodology: This study employs a survey of 150 respondents of Islamic financial product consumers. We developed a measurement of consumer’s belief in a brand by introducing consumer’s Islamic Values. This instrument measures non-economic motivation of Islamic financial product which related to their religious beliefs toward consumptions.

Results: Product attributes and Islamic values have positive effects on attitude toward Islamic financial products. On the other hand, product attributes and brand trust has a positive effect on purchase intention of Islamic financial product.

Implication: This study gives guidance for Islamic financial institutions to build their marketing communication strategy by using Islamic value as branding. They should optimized integrated marketing communication based on Islamic value.

Novelty/Originality: Introduction of Islamic value construct to measure consumer spirit to choose and loyal with Islamic financial product even though the benefit from that product lower than the conventional one.
HUMANISTIC APPROACH TO PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACTS IN CHARACTER EDUCATION STRENGTHENING
Authors: Rustan Effendi Yulius , Ibrahim Bafadal , Nyoman Sudana Degeng I , Arifin Imron
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This paper aims to describe the basic reasons behind the application of the principal's humanistic approach, and the steps of the principal's humanistic approach to optimizing character education strengthening programs.

Methodology: This research uses a qualitative approach, case study design. Data collection is done through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and study documentation to achieve research objectives.

Main Findings: Research findings reveal that personal excellence (integrity, wholeness, and authenticity) and the humanistic spirituality of inspirational figures inspire the principal's humanistic approach. In addition, the application of the principal's humanistic approach has a significant impact on optimizing the implementation of character education strengthening in schools and successfully forming the character of students.

Applications of this study: This study can be useful for principals in the education department of Malang City, East Java, Indonesia, to use a humanistic approach model in carrying out leadership roles, because it has been proven effective in optimizing the implementation of optimizing character education strengthening programs in schools.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The principal's role is to create a "humane" school environment through harmonious relationships, respecting subordinates as human beings, tolerant and non-discriminatory, giving examples of good behavior to subordinates based on self-excellence and imitating the spirituality of inspirational figures, so that good characters are formed in the teachers and students at school.
ATTITUDES TOWARDS NATURAL SCIENCE: COMPARISON OF STUDENT ATTITUDES IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN MUARO JAMBI DISTRICT
Authors: Sulistioning Budiarti Retni , Sari Nirmala , Hidayusa Wiza Orin , Eka Putri Yolanda
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This research was conducted to review the comparison of students’ attitudes towards science subjects through 3 indicators, namely the social implications of science, attitudes towards investigation and career interests in the field of science sourced from TOSRA.

Methodology: The research design used is quantitative with the type of survey research. The research subjects were 1075 students. The instrument used in the form of a questionnaire attitude towards science subjects. The analysis technique used is descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in the form of one way ANOVA test.

Main Findings: Students at Junior High School 26Muaro Jambi were dominant in the indicators of social implications with a percentage of 66.9% (103 out of 154 students) with a good category, while Junior High School 6 Muaro Jambi was dominant in the social implication indicators with a percentage of 51.5% (313 out of 608 students) with a sufficient category, and Junior High School 5 Muaro Jambi dominant in the indicators of social implications with a percentage of 62.3% (195 of 313 students) with a sufficient category. Based on the one way ANOVA test, it was found that there were differences in attitudes towards science subjects at Junior High School 26 Muaro Jambi, Junior High School 6 Muaro Jambi and Junior High School 5 Muaro Jambi.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The renewal of this study is the absence of research conducted in Junior High School in Muaro Jambi Regency, Indonesia regarding students’ attitudes toward science subjects reviewed through indicators of the social implications of science, indicators of attitudes towards science investigations, and indicators of career interest in the field of science.
DIFFERENCES OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS PRE-SERVICE TEACHER ON PHYSICS EDUCATION AND BIOLOGY EDUCATION
Authors: Maison  , Sulistioning Budiarti Retni , Christine Samosir Sofia , Ria Nasih Neng
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study aims to determine the differences in the mastery of science process skills in experiment group students and control group students in basic physics practicum I in equilibrium material in physics education and biology education study programs. And to find out the description of the mastery of science process skills in the experiment and control group students in biology and physics education study programs. Methodology: This research is a quantitative research type quasy experiment with a static group comparison design. To determine the experiment class and the control class, both classes will be given a pre-test first. In the comparison group, researchers did not randomly select two groups to be given treatment with a posttest without a pre-test. The results of the mastery of students' science process skills will be analyzed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Main Findings: The results of this study show that there are differences in the mastery of science process skills between students using Science Process Skills-based practicum guide books inquiry models with students who use conventional practicum guidebooks in each study program. Based on statistical parameters, SPS mastery in the experiment class is better than in the control class. Applications of this study: This research can be used as input for the Physics Education Study Program at the Universitas Jambi to consider the use of SPS-based practicum guides. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study aims to know the description and assessment of the mastery of SPS in the experiment group students and the control group students in the basic physics practicum in equilibrium material in biology education and physics education study programs in the use of science process skills-based practicum guides with inquiry models.
CONCEPT OF TAQRIBRA'YAI (BRIDGING TWO VIEWS) IN BID'AH POLEMIC WITHIN THE MALAY MUSLIM SOCIETY
Authors: Khairi Abdul Kadir Firdaus , Salamun Hailan , Hj Ab. Rahman Asyraf , Naimah Muhad Fakhratu
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: In general, term bid'ah is easily understood by majority Muslims of the Muslim World including those in the Malay Archipelago. The views often debated in regards to bid’ah revolve around issues of new practice that considered as bid'ah or bid'ah hasanah. This study tried to bridge the two views pioneered by Imam Shafie (150–204AH) and Imam Shatibi (720-790AH). At the end, this study may contribute to reconcile the disputation and arguments within Malay Muslim society. 

Methodology: This study was mainly opting the information gathered from Islamic religious books as well as academic journals that discuss the issues of bid’ah. Other than that, this research also referred to both primary sources of al-Quran and Sunnah al Hadith to support the arguments. The related data was accumulated by using the content analyses approach and divided into several themes.

Main Findings: The findings of this study show that the phrase of ‘all bid’ah is deviant’ is strongly affecting the status of other good practices as deviant or can be classified as good invention or bid’ah hasanah. In this study, to solve this polemics, it is suggested to opt the concept of taqrib ra’yai by using two of Usul al-Fiqh methods.

Applications of this study: Islamic study, especially in the field of Usuluddin and history of Islam in Malay Archipelago and its movement. This study needs to benefitted the whole Muslim community by spreading the importance of bridging these two views either through verbal or written form. By that, the Muslim community, especially amongst Malaysians able to get clarification and solve the disputed issues, especially regarding the bid’ah hasanah.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The study suggested Taqrib Ra'yai (bridging two views) method which is intended to bridge the gap of the disputes among the Mujtahid leaders (persons who has been certified and acknowledged as capable of interpreting religious law) as well as among the other Muslims.
Effect of Climate Change on the Production and Productivity of Wheat Crop in the Highlands of Ethiopia: A Review
Authors: Aleminew Amare , Abera Merkuz
Published: April 2020

Climate change is a recent challenge on crop production and productivity in the world. The objective of this paper is to review the major effects of climate change on the production and productivity of wheat in the high lands of Ethiopia. Effects of climate change on wheat would be mainly through changes in [CO2], temperature, rainfall, length of growing period, actual growth rate and increased evapo-transpiration, which may lead to reduce yield or complete crop failure. Moreover, flower fertilization and grain set are highly sensitive to heat stress during mid-anthesis. In C3 crops like wheat, the elevated CO2 level is expected to increase productivity as a result of higher CO2 diffusion through stomata leading to a higher photosynthesis rate. But, elevated [CO2] may have negative effects on the grain-quality of wheat in terms of protein, lipids, number of mitochondria and nitrogen contents. Unlike CO2, elevated temperature affects crop production negatively by increasing rate of respiration; hastening plant growth and development; increasing photorespiration of wheat, reducing photosynthetic efficiency due to O2 interrupts the photosynthetic path way instead of CO2, increasing rate of water loss by increasing evapo-transpiration and decreasing nutrient use-efficiency through increased rate of decomposition and mineralization. As a result, wheat area is forecast to be displaced by other crop types. In order to tackle this issue, major mitigation and adaptation measures for example promoting area closures and conservation agriculture-based (CA), agroforestry practices, efficient use of energy sources, etc. should be practiced and given special attention by the communities as well as the government to solve the effects of climate change on wheat production and productivity in the country.