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    The style and creativity of southeast Asian calligraphy wood carving
    ( 2023-04-24)
    Harun M.H.
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    Adam N.F.B.M.
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    Sari D.C.
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    Azizah N.
    This paper analyses the diversity of the shapes and styles of woodcarving artworks in Southeast Asia, specifically in Jepara, Indonesia which is the centre of woodcarving artworks production which is produced by exceptional art skills on beautiful and attractive woods. The artworks are created through a carving process with the use of specific carving equipment that is executed by the talented and skilful engravers who have had developed their talents and skills since their early days. Various models and patterns of calligraphy woodcarving were found in Jepara. That was spread to the entire archipelago were not merely as the woodcarvings for decoration and furniture, but they have been instigated as the Islamic art in the forms of the pulpit, doors, palaces, offices, museums, schools, mosques, houses, and others. They had become the manifestation of artistic and aesthetic works that underlie local customs, traditions, arts, and cultures. The woodcarving has its model, style, symbol, and philosophy that reflect the life of the individuals or society, but the creativity in its making represents the challenges, the opportunities, and the hopes. This study relies on the methodology of collecting data from the field investigation through the theory and practice of woodcarving art in Jepara. The objective of this study is to elevate the creativity of the woodcarving art of the Southeast Asia and to preserve the local cultural heritage. The outcomes of the research will present the analysis of the woodcarving calligraphies from Jepara as the primary producer of various engraving works in Indonesia, and to become a scientific discourse that reveals the richness and the legacy of the Islamic calligraphy art in the Southeast Asia.
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    Trend strategy to prevent bullyinig in Islamic Boarding schools (Pesantren)
    ( 2024-05-30)
    Muhamad Arif
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    Yuldashev Azim Abdurakhmonovich
    The presence of bullying within Islamic boarding schools is a serious issue that demands immediate attention and prevention. This research aimed to investigate the factors of bullying, the characteristics of bullying behavior in Islamic boarding schools, and the preventative measures implemented by Islamic boarding schools to shield their students. The research approach employed is a systematic literature review focused on published articles. The data was restricted to articles published from 2013 to 2023. The researchers used PRISMA analysis to analyze the data. The research results found that individual, a supportive environment, parental parenting patterns, particularly authoritarian parenting patterns, and aggressive or violent video or film elements were all factors in bullying. Several strategies had been put into effect, including the following: creating a fun cottage movement (GPM) program, strengthening conflict and emotional management, carrying out regular outreach and training regarding the dangers of bullying, cyber bullying, and legal education for bullies, implementing an anti-bullying curriculum, and others. Besides, more comprehensive research findings indicated that Islamic boarding schools must implement character formation based on Josephson’s “Character Counts” theory with six main pillars to prevent bullying behavior among students.
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    The John F. Kennedy administration and the formation of the federation of Malaysia 1961-1963: A review of foreign relations of the United States (FRUS)
    This study focuses on the administration of John F. Kennedy in the United States (US) and its relationship to the founding of the Federation of Malaysia from 1961 to 1963. The primary goal of this study is to investigate the domestic and regional concerns that led to the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, which drew attention in U.S. foreign policy. The time span covered begins in 1961, when President John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States, and ends in 1963, when he died. This study employs archival research methodologies, which include the analysis of primary documents from selected archives, including the National Archives of Malaysia, the National Archives of Singapore, and the National Archives in London. The primary document has been selected, processed, translated, and compiled to produce a more objective and authoritative argument. The primary focus was on the United States' Foreign Relations document (FRUS), which was later backed by other sources such as theses, books, memoirs, and articles. In the end, this study concluded that the formation of the Federation of Malaysia was actually within the contemplation of US foreign policy on domestic and regional issues during President Kennedy's administration.
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    Siri’ dan Pesse’: pembentuk nilai dan identiti Melayu Bugis
    ( 2021)
    M. Hasyim Mustamin
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    Makmur Haji Harun
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    Kejayaan dan keberhasilan orang Bugis yang bermigrasi ketika dahulu ke Tanah Melayu tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan tampilan sifat khasnya yang ditopang oleh nilai dan identiti budaya yang diwarisinya, sama ada secara individu mahupun kelompok (kolektif). Nilai dan identiti Bugis tersebut adalah Siri’ dan Pesse’ yang menjadi pandangan hidup dan amalan kehidupan mereka. Walau bagaimanapun, konsep Siri’ dan Pesse’ sebagai falsafah hidup orang Bugis dianggap semakin luntur dan kurang difahami hari ini oleh masyarakat yang berketurunan Bugis disebabkan oleh perubahan sosial yang berlaku. Proses asimilasi budaya dan globalisasi yang begitu hebat memberi cabaran tersendiri terhadap nilai-nilai, adat dan tradisi yang difahami dalammasyarakat berketurunan Bugisterutama yang hidup di perantauan. Ekoran daripada situasi tersebut, ramai kalangan Melayu berketurunan Bugis hanyadapat mengenal dirinya sebagai berketurunan Bugis namun tiada memahami dan mendapatkan pendedahan konsep Siri’ dan Pesse’ sebagai falsafah hidup mereka. Justeru itu, kertas kerja kerja ini bertujuan untuk mengesan dan mendedahkan semula konsep Siri’ dan Pesse’ sebagai pembentuk nilai dan identiti di kalangan masyarakat Bugis.
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    Environmental impacts of construction projects in Pauh Putra Main Campus, Universiti Malaysia Perlis
    Buildings are enduring, and cities have even longer lives. Their impacts extend into the lives of several generations of our predecessors to the consequences of unspecified resources, environmental pollution, and decaying climate conditions. The identification of likely impacts of construction projects on the environment according to severity is a task that must be accomplished for minimizing those effects. This study identifies the most common environmental impacts of construction projects in the Pauh Putra Main Campus, Universiti Malaysia Perlis and proposes the measures for their mitigation. The methodology includes a review of pertinent literature, observations of the general environmental effects of on-site construction activities, focus groups, and a survey among university staff, students, and construction workers to determine their perception regarding the environmental impacts of construction activities. The collected data from 50 respondents was presented in tabular form and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science software. The responses on the impacts of the ecosystem, natural resources, and public are linked to their relative importance index (RII). Most participant s were aware of environmental impacts caused by the construction project which prominently affected the ecosystem in terms of "noise pollution,""dust,"and "air pollution"(which are ranked first, second, and third with RII values of 0.57, 0.52, and 0.52, respectively). The majority of the participants ranked "use technological innovations materials and methods such as the industrialized building system"as the mitigation measure of controlling the adverse environmental impacts. The long-term asset value of a building depends on its capability to fulfil user needs, withstand changing environmental circumstances, and survive the progressing expectation of sustainability design quality.
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    Analyse the impact of physician technical skills on health services quality in Malaysia by using SPPSS
    The objective of this study is to examine the relationship of the physician technical skills with patient's satisfaction. This study was conducted at the Penang mainland general hospital under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Data was collected using questionnaires to n=115 outpatients who attended the hospital clinics except for psychiatric clinic. The finding in this study has proven that there was a strong relationship between technical skills by physicians and patient's satisfaction. Physician technical skills are seen as key determinants to improve health services quality in Malaysia.
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