scholarly journals Revisiting An Islamic Approach to Humanities: A Critical Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sebastian Herman ◽  
Mohd Mahyudi Bin Mohd Yusop
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Logical Structure ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Logical Positivism ◽  
Critical Content ◽  
Value Integration ◽  
Related Paper ◽  
Counter Argument ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose: The study aims to develop a relevant counter-argument and supporting justification on ideas offered by Zaman (2014) in his paper titled "An Islamic Approach to Humanities." Design/Method/Approach: This study adopts a quantitative approach in form of a literature survey, discourse and critical content analysis. For achieving the goal, we capitalize on Ghazi (2006) to support the argument that the source of knowledge is not only through observations. Kalin (2016) and Zarkasyi (2018) are being used to show that Islam encourages reasoning and observations. To support the argument that Islamic economics can be positivistic, we use Abdullahi (2018) as a related paper to deal with that issue. Findings: The study found that Islamic Economics can use the tools of logical positivists in its observation as long as such tools do not contradict the logical structure of the Islamic worldview. Social science like Islamic economics is only an avenue to see the expression of free will that Allah gives to the human being by observing the pattern of human behavior. When the results can describe closer to reality, it can survive and support the development of social science itself. Originality/Values: The main contribution of this study is to clarify the position of Islamic economics on the logical positivism method and its implication in value integration.

Stalking State Statutes: A Critical Content Analysis and Reflection on Social Science Research

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Caralin Branscum ◽  
Seth Wyatt Fallik ◽  
Krystal Garcia ◽  
Breanna Eason ◽  
Kayla Gursahaney
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Critical Content ◽  
State Statutes ◽  
Critical Content Analysis

scholarly journals The development of a questionnaire to measure business process maturity

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Aberle ◽  
Jan Henkel
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Process Maturity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Business Process Maturity ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Weak Result ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose: the creation of a questionnaire for business process maturity measurement. Design/Method/Approach. The authors developed a set of items and applied confirmatory factor analysis in order to demonstrate questionnaire validation and reliability. Findings. The model supports prior research to the extent that business process maturity can be explained by strategic alignment, governance and culture. Surprisingly, methodology showed weak result and IT & Technology as well as people did not seem to be part of the model. Theoretical implications. This research not only confirmed prior research but also showed that there is wiggle room regarding the underlying factors of business process maturity and how to apply them. Practical implications. This research provides a questionnaire for practitioners to assess business process maturity. Originality/Value. The authors created a questionnaire that can be used in practice and is based on factors backed up by academic research and findings. Research limitations/Future research. The authors suggests applying the questionnaire to a larger sample size as well as expanding the statistical methods used.   Paper type – empirical.

Beyond the subject–object binary: Towards cosmopolitan knowledge

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-454
Author(s):  
David Neilson
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Object Relation ◽  
Subject Position ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Intersectionality Theory ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Epistemological Violence ◽  
Everyday Knowledge ◽  
Counter Argument ◽  
Forms Of Knowledge

Rather than distinguishing, as Held’s (2020) article does, between “subjective” and “objective” forms of knowledge, this commentary makes the counter argument that the subject–object relation is an integral feature of all forms of knowledge, which can be more usefully distinguished according to differences in the form of the subject–object relation. I specifically differentiate the subject–object relation of Western social science from those of everyday knowledge and non-Western forms of knowledge. Western social science’s epistemological violence to other(ed) forms of knowledge is enabled, this commentary argues, by the false assumption that it is a subject-less objectivity while other forms of knowledge are subjective. The alternative epistemological subject position introduced here contrasts the epistemic imperialism of Western social science with a cosmopolitan vision of a dynamic global knowledge driven by the constructive articulation of differently limited knowledge forms. I then discuss this paper’s epistemological subject position in relation to class and intersectionality theory.

scholarly journals Designing an interactive learning application for ADHD children

2018 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 16008
Author(s):  
Dian Kusumasari ◽  
Danang Junaedi ◽  
Emil Robert Kaburuan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Social Science ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Interface Model ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Adhd Children

This research focused on ADHD children with problems such as lack of attention, hyperactive, and impulsive that affect their school academic skills. Educational disturbances found in children with ADHD at Elementary School are low interest in learning, weak memorizing, unenthusiastic with large text and lack of concentration. They have less interest in Social Science Subjects. There are some learning applications developed to help children learn social science. However, there is none focused on ADHD children. Thus, a study was conducted to determine the user interface model of interactive learning application of social science subjects in accordance with user experience in ADHD children by implementing the Children-Centered Design method. Then we analyzed the application usability level measured using USE Questionnaire. The usability testing of the prototype has resulted in average usability of 90.05%, this shows the category of application is very good and can be used for children ADHD.

scholarly journals USULAN PERAWATAN MESIN SECARA PREVENTIF DENGAN PENDEKATAN MODULARISASI DESAIN PADA PT. BAI

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal Witonohadi ◽  
Tiena Gustina Amran ◽  
Niken Herawati
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Maintenance ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Treatment Schedule ◽  
Time To Failure ◽  
Large Engine ◽  
Maintenance Costs ◽  
Maintenance Schedule ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Method Approach

<p>PT. BAI produce polymer filter system components, such as the spin pack, candle filters, leaf<br />discs, gaskets and so forth. Problems that occur in the form of decreased reliability of machine<br />downtime resulting in large engine stalled, causing the production process, the company should have<br />a preventive maintenance schedule in accordance with the conditions of machines on the production<br />floor to reduce machine downtime by using modularity design method approach to reduce<br />maintenance costs. Level of maintenance reliability measured using Overall Equipment Effectiveness<br />(OEE), whereas treatment schedule used to obtain parameter Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) and<br />Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Maintenance cost calculator is then performed with corrective<br />maintenance, preventive maintenance and preventive maintenance with design modularity. By using<br />modularity design companies can combine several components into a module to do the replacement<br />components simultaneously causing maintenance costs to be as much as 29.1% less than the company<br />doing the corrective maintenance activities.</p>

scholarly journals Compatibility in tax reporting

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
Vilen Lipatov
Keyword(s):  
Nash Equilibrium ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Heterogeneous Firms ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Compliance Monitoring ◽  
Tax Reporting ◽  
High Level ◽  
Classical Game ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Classical Game Theory

Purpose – to describe a compliance-monitoring equilibrium in presence of compatibility costs in a setting when managers and other parties have different attitude towards compliance. Design/Method/Approach. Classical game theory – Nash equilibrium. Findings. If compatibility costs are small, there exist a unique stable Nash equilibrium of the game between the tax authority and a population of heterogeneous firms. In this equilibrium, the relation between compatibility costs and compliance is non-monotonic and depends on the curvature of auditing function. However, compatibility costs reduce non-compliance in low cheating regimes and may enhance it when many firms are cheating. Limitations. The model is at high level of abstraction and neglects many important detail that characterize each field where it could be potentially applied. Theoretical implications. The results provide one rationale for developing countries to be cautious with employing refined auditing schemes and for developed countries to promote complicated accounting procedures. Originality/value. Compatibility costs are not previously considered in economic analysis of compliance.   Paper type – conceptual.

scholarly journals ‘Health Halo’: A new opportunity for Organic Food in COVID upsurge

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Shivani Kalra ◽  
◽  
Dr. Shailja Dixit ◽  
Dr. Bobby W. Lyall ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
The People ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Organically Grown ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose- In order to find out the health impact of organic food, this paper is a systematic review of prevalent literature that summarizes the health implications of organic food vs. non-organic food or conventional food on human health. With the upsurge in COVID cases globally, the demand for organic food has increased over the years. People have shifted toward organically grown food perceiving it to be healthy and safe for consumption which is also claimed to be an immunity booster. This paper not only underlines the health benefits of organic food but is also an attempt to find out the health halo if any behind such formed conventions and beliefs. Design/Method/Approach- The paper draws its knowledge from published work in reliable sources and attempts to understand the beliefs of organic food consumers. Findings- It was found that the people living in developed cities in India are aware of the prevalent benefits of consuming organic food products. They not only prefer organic food products but also consider them safe. Many states of India are working towards achieving the aim of getting 100% organic in the coming years. Various owners of supermarkets in India have witnessed a 30-40% increase in the sales of organic food in the last two years. Research Gap- Clinical research is required to further validate the claimed health benefits by medical professionals.

scholarly journals IMPLICATIONS OF BLOCKCHAIN AND TRANSPARENCY FOR BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
HEDWIK D. GIESEL ◽  
FARLEY S. M. NOBRE
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Business Sustainability ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Advance Research ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Analytical Frameworks ◽  
Method Approach

ABSTRACT Purpose: Blockchain protocol comprises several attributes, among which transparency stands out. In this vein, the purpose of this article is to advance research on the implications of transparency (as derived from the use of blockchain) for business sustainability (BS). Originality/value: There is continuing interest in applying blockchain for creating and improving transparency, with this latter representing a strategic asset in BS. However, despite advancing this subject, the literature still lacks studies that explain the organizational circumstances in which blockchain can enable progress on transparency in the scope of BS. Design/method/approach: The methodology involved an integrative literature review on blockchain, transparency, and BS, and it was conducted with the support of Web of Science and Scopus to attend the research objective. Findings: The results favored the proposal of two analytical frameworks: one refers to the concepts of blockchain and transparency presented by the academic literature, and the other to the benefits of blockchain and transparency for the economic, social, and environmental BS dimensions. Furthermore, discussions involved deducing propositions about the use of blockchain to improve transparency in the BS context. The propositions open future research directions to studies that aim to test them qualitatively or quantitatively.

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