Abstract
This article discusses the approach used during the conduct of spiritual counseling sessions with a girl who struggle to break up with her boyfriend after having a sexual intercourse. Islamic Approach Spiritual is use because the issue presented by the client is very concerned with the practices and regulations of Islam. Using the approach of Ad-Din Cognitive Psychology, mind is an important element that can trigger the individual to act and change. Indeed naturally human instincts are good but desires (nafs) inside that prevents human from doing good deeds. Hearts (qalbu) act as a trigger whether to do good or evil. In the context of the client's case, the client already has the intention to change, but there is something that prevents the client from it. Counselor's role is to trigger the client’s insight through mind. Thus counselors use counseling techniques including confrontation to help the client in order to think. In addition, counselors also use religious elements by stressing (positive reinforcement) about the nature of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful and Almighty accepts repentances. Client succeed achieving the aim of counseling session.
Service OrientationEmployee Service OrientationOrganizational Service OrientationBanking Industry
Abstract
In the current service environment in which banks are under increasing pressure not only increase revenue but also respond quickly to changing market conditions, banks will be successful only if they transform themselves and become on demand businesses. Numerous academic reports on service orientation studies resulted in hardship of its real antecedents and outcome identification of among managers and academics. In this study the service orientation literature will be reviewed and furnished, theoretically, followed by posing discussions on different aspects of service orientation. A review on the service definitions and characteristics commences in advance, and then, an overview of different approaches in implications of the service orientation literature as well as dimensions of service orientation will be provided. The paper finds that the literature offers a comprehensive, yet fragmented, picture of service orientation meaning and its improvement ways.
Abstract
This is the study of Irrational Beliefs (IrB) as mediator between the Event of Stressor (A) and Level of Stress (C). The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between IrB as mediator between the A and C among Boarding School (SBP) teachers in Johor. This study utilized a survey using Questionnaire of Teacher’s Belief Systems (SSKG) and Questionnaire of Events of Stressor and Level of Stress (SPTG) involving 115 respondents from several districts SBP in Johor selected based on stratified random sampling method. Data were analysed using inferential statistics. The results shows that there was a significant relationship between A, IrB and C. The A were more influencing to C based on Beta value, ß = .77 than IrB. As conclusion, IrB were not a significant mediator between A and C in SBP, Johor. The implication of this study can be seen from the point of view that the MOE and the employer can start looking for ideas to overcome students' attitude as it was the highest rated Event of Stressor among Boarding schools teachers, and to figure out a way to give exposure to the teachers and students about beliefs system. Furthermore, this method can encourage teachers and students by themselves to create a rational belief of avoiding stress at all time.
Author(s): Z.S.Hamidi, N.N.M.Shariff, C. Monstein, Abidin, Z.Z, Ibrahim, Z.A, N.Hashim, R.Umar, N. A.I.Aziz
Year: 2013Vol. 3Issue 4Pages 57-63Language: EN
Space weatherClimate changesSolar radio burstE-CALLISTO networkSun activitiesSolar flare
Abstract
Space weather is very synonymous with the activities of our nearest star, the Sun. Recently; the space weather program has stimulated interest in this issue. The main reason is due to the extreme climate change and towards to the solar maximum at the beginning of 2013. It is believed that the Earth environment has a close connection with Sun activities, such as solar flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). However, to prove it is not an easy way. The dynamism of the Sun also still is not easy to be understood. To improve our understanding of the solar activities, a new experimental approach by 24 hours monitoring has been done since 2007 by e-CALLISTO network. This work is a part of International of Space Weather Initiative Program (ISWI). As one of equatorial country, Malaysia also could contribute in terms of a consistent 12 hours monitoring and one of the earliest sites that observe the Sun every day. Here, we will highlight the role of our site, mechanism and implications of Sun activities to the Earth. It is hoped to meet the current knowledge about the Sun with this new method of experimental approach.
Abstract
Nipah virus (NiV) was identified in Malaysia in late September 1998 as the etiological agent of an outbreak of acute encephalitis with the high mortality rate in human. NiV polymerase gene (L) encodes RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) which is an enzyme required for viral replication. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of the N terminal of polymerase protein in replication of NiV. Based on the extensive deduced amino acid sequence analyses of a number of L proteins of non-segmented negative-strand (NNS) RNA viruses, a cluster of high-homology sequence segments have been identified within the body of the L proteins. The functional characterization of the NiV L polymerase was addressed in this research by generating a series of progressive N- deletions in the cloned gene and testing them in a minigenome assay. Five mutations that delete increasing amounts of the amino terminus of the L protein (20 amino acids) were generated at the amino-terminal. The ability of new recombinants plasmids in viral replication were tested by using minigenome system which is based on an intracellular and plasmid-based replication assay. This system contains an inserted chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (CAT) gene, for readout of the replication of the mini genome directed by wild type or mutant L protein. The results demonstrated that the first 100 amino acids of the NH2-terminal domain spanning a highly conserved motif are directly involved in transcription of the genome RNA. The possible functional significance of the NH2-terminal domain of paramyxovirus L protein is discussed.
Abstract
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been widely used in the field of pollutant degradation, virus killer and environment protection. In this paper, the 8 nm TiO2 nanoparticles are first synthesized by TiOSO4.2H2O precursor. The samples were then characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis and Raman scattering after heat treatments. The XRD results show the sharp picks of the samples after annealing. The SEM results show that the size of nanoparticles is about 8 nm in diameter. Finally Raman scattering pattern of the as-prepared TiO2 indicates the anatase phase
Abstract
Through a mental experiment, the mechanics’ theory, about of the relative motion, is reexamined because the vacuum, frame of the movement, has a physical reality, which allows test the absolute motion, by the Doppler Effect induced by means of a decelerator of photons, affecting an electromagnetic wave in the direction of the motion of an inertial system. This Doppler does not exist in the nature because the source of the electromagnetic wave is in rest respect to system. But, in each cycle, due to which the wave propagates inside the decelerator, the speed of the system combined with the speed of the wave, respect to vacuum, provokes the induced Doppler. The result is that an observer, inside an inertial system, fully insulated from the outside, may determine whether his system is in rest or in motion and measure its speed, in absolute terms.
Light speedMichelson interferometerone-way speed of light
Abstract
In all measurement methods, the back and forth motion of light in one-way speed theoretically used in two different assumptions first, when the speed of light is not constant and the second when the speed of light is constant. We measured the speed of light only in one-way direction and according to these measurements, found that the speed of light, does not behave as constant velocity and therefore the special theory of relativity and consequently constancy of the speed of light is not to be true.
Abstract
The continuous changes in the world and the pressure of competition in global markets make organizations to preserve and improve long term relations with customers. Additionally, the feature of distribution network has changed the quality of relationship into a strategic opinion. This research attempts to investigate the relationship quality between distributer channel function with their organizational buyers as well as the impact of interdependence between the partners in the relationship. A survey was conducted by questionnaire instrument distributed between 243 organizational buyers of Iranian Food Distribution Company. Data were analyzed by SPSS and LISREL software. Testing a structural equation modeling showed that the operation of distributor has a positive effect on the relationship quality while the effect of total interdependence on relationship quality became negative.
Author(s): Masume Kalantari, Majid Pakdaman, Majid Ebrahim Pour
Year: 2013Vol. 3Issue 3Pages 38-41Language: EN
Behavior Therapy’s TechniquesSocial InteractionAutistic Children
Abstract
This study was designed and implemented aimed to determine the efficacy of behavior therapy techniques on improving casting, social interaction in autism children. This study was semi-experimental and without controlled group. Sample included sixteen 7-14-year-old children who were selected by available sampling method from special autism school children in the city of Tehran. These children were participated for 2 months in therapy sessions with a psychologist specializing management. For the treatment, documented procedures were used by Ivar Lovas titled "Treatment intervention by Applied Behavior Analysis ". Garez test was used for data collection. For the analysis of data, T test of affiliated groups and the SPSS software were used. Results showed that the techniques of treatment behavioral cause to increase social interaction in autistic children. This confirms the fact that no child should be abandoned without an education program fit the children needs.
Temperamenttemper (character)behavioral stylepersonality type
Abstract
Existing classifications of temperament, characters, personality types and ways of behavior are the disputable issues of the present-day scientific world. The origins of the classifications rise from the ancient philosophy and medicine in China and India (VIII BCE), Greece (V BCE), Rome (II век AD), England and Germany (ХIХ), USA and Russia (ХХ). Tremendous amount of the classifications were worked out all over the world and not all of them withstood the test of time. The references to Hippocrates‟ and Claudius Galenus‟ classifications occur chiefly, which are tangential with regard to mentality and psychic setup and based on humoralism (humorism). Great empirical and experimental materials have been accumulated in scientific history without harmonious systematization in view of the absence of the integrated international system of classification that is the factor restraining the further development of typology. There were curious incidents during typology march. Fourier (Francois Mari Charles) described three hundred characters, for instance. Unfortunately, any ordinary person could not be able to remember all these descriptions. Since then, researches, finding and admission of the optimum types became the task of paramount importance for the scientists.
Author(s): Bendibbie Munyao Mulwa, David Muchori Maina, Jayanti Pushotami Patel
Year: 2013Vol. 3Issue 2Pages 32-35Language: EN
LimestoneRadiation HazardRadionuclideKitui South
Abstract
Indoor exposure arises from the soils from which the building stands and the building materials used for construction. This is because all building materials contain certain levels of natural radionuclides 238U, 232Th, and 40K. Limestone is the most commonly used building material in Kenya due to its availability and low cost. The limestone from Kitui South has not been mined to process for use but limestone mining and processing plants were being set by the time of this study. This study therefore aimed at evaluating the suitability of the limestone for use as a building material before its mining and processing begin. The activity concentrations of the limestone samples were determined and the radium equivalent, external hazard index, gamma activity index and alpha index evaluated. The results showed that the radium equivalent activity for all the samples was below the recommended limit of 370Bqkg-1 and all the radiation hazard indices were below a unit. Therefore, the limestone can be used as building material or for manufacture of building materials without any restrictions.
Aeromagnetic databasement topographydepths to basementlinear trend surfaceBida BasinSpectral Analysis
Abstract
Qualitative and quantitative interpretations of aeromagnetic map over part of the Southern Bida Basin, West-Central Nigeria have carried out using spectral analysis. The aeromagnetic maps digitized along flight lines of 2km interval. The qualitative interpretation of the magnetic anomaly and first vertical derivative maps revealed that the area is intensely faulted with major faults trending East-West (E-W) and minor ones Northeast-Southwest (NE-SW) directions. The result obtained using the spectral method reveals two depth sources in the area, the deeper sources range from 2.81 to 3.24km, while the shallower sources range from 0.45 to 1.49km.The result also shows a linear depression with sedimentary accumulation trending E-W. The average sedimentary thickness in the region is about 2.90km.
Author(s): Manijeh Haghighinasab, Bahram Sattari, Mina Ebrahimi, Parastoo Roghanian
Year: 2013Vol. 3Issue 2Pages 26-30Language: EN
MarketingInnovativenessInnovative StrategyFood Industry
Abstract
The changing of today’s marketplace makes businesses to adopt innovative approaches and new resources to rely on in this
situation. In order to competing in global markets, organizations should move to lower production costs, higher qualities and
short product lifecycle that lead into higher customer satisfaction. Marketing methods, especially those were used
traditionally as a blueprint in business activities are gradually fading from markets and innovative methods. In this paper,
using a mixed method research, we studied 116 small and medium-sized firms (SME’s) of Iranian East Azerbaijan province’s
food industry. We identified four groups of innovative marketing methods based on product, price, place and promotion
based strategies, which product and promotion have meaningful effect on innovative marketing strategies. Results also
indicate that the impact of marketing strategies on innovative is through entrepreneurial orientation of firms. Consequently,
the study revealed that the entrepreneurial orientation affect firm’s performance via innovativeness.
Abstract
In this paper, we described and simulated the generation of the blue pulse (460nm) by nonlinear KN(KNbO3) crystal , that pumped by femtosecond diode-pumped Cr:LiSAF lasers. Our simulation shows that, by focusing on laser oscillator output pulses with characteristics such as 860nm wavelength, 200fs,330MHz repetition rate 14o Pico joule( PJ) energy in KN crystal with 3mm length at 22 0C by 15 mm lens in less than 20-micrometer spot size with single-pass produce pulses with 42pJ energy,425fs, 30% optical efficiency and 1% total efficiency.
Author(s): Masume Kalantari, Majid Pakdaman, Majid Ebrahim Pour
Year: 2013Vol. 3Issue 2Pages 21-25Language: EN
behavior therapy`s techniquescommunicationautistic children
Abstract
Aim of this present research is determine of Effectiveness of behavior therapy`s techniques in communication of Autistic
children. This research is a semi trial project without having an evidence group. Statistical society of the present research
includes all the autistic students of special autistic children's school in Tehran in 1391-1392. From autistic children schools of
Tehran 16 children 7-14 years old were selected as sample and placed in a group consisted of 16 persons. The sample group
participated in treatment meetings in two months (two 60 minute sessions in a week). Findings of research, making use of the
correlated examination showed that implementation of behavior treatment techniques Increase communication in in autistic
children. The method employed in the above research is the compiled method of Evar Le Vass known as “intervention
therapy by ABA method”. The basis of this method is the analysis of the weaknesses, behavioral and cognitive problems of
autistic children and an individual training program for each child to train them individually by trained instructors employing
operant conditioning (Skinnery). GARS test was use to collect the data; it included three subsets of stereotype behaviors,
communication, and social equilibrium; each of these three subsets included 14 questions with 42 scores at most to represent
the severity of autism. Mean while, the spss software and T-test were used for the analysis of the data. The findings of the
research showed that the behavior therapy techniques (by the use of ABA method) were instrumental in the improvement and
enhancement of social communication in autistic children.
Solar radio burst type III (SRBT III)solar flareLangmuir wavesStochastic Growth theory
Abstract
This article broadly reviews our knowledge of theoretical solar radio burst type III (SRBT III) in the low-frequency region. The eruption mechanism of solar flares and type III are currently an extremely active area of research especially during the solar cycle is towards maximum. There is a particular focus on their physical properties, as opposed to microphysics such as that needed for the evolution and formation of this burst or particle acceleration as such. In this work, we summarize the related theory, model, significant parameters and relate it with the behavior of the burst in low range frequency. Although this is only a combination of all significant literature, it is hoped that it will give some idea on how to understand in detail on this burst.
effort-oriented thought and result-oriented thoughtGiftednesssocial popularitymental health
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between with the social popularity and mental health of their
children in nongovernmental and governmental schools in Tehran. For this purpose, 235 students including talented and
regular students (120 girls and 115 boys) selected from Tehran schools using multi-stage cluster sampling. The students
completed Moreno social popularity test and GHQ28 mental health test, and Afrouz effort or the parents completed result oriented thoughts. Statistical analysis of survey data were performed using two independent groups t methods, correlation
coefficient, ANOVAs and multiple regression analysis step by step. The results of analysis on effort and result-oriented
thoughts for the parents of students indicated that there was a significant difference between effort-oriented thoughts and
result-oriented thoughts for the fathers, and for the mothers of these students we have significant role in the social popularity
and mental health of their children. On the other hand, the sex and intelligence variables did not have any significant role in
social popularity and mental health of the children.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the influence of emotional intelligence on mental health among mothers of mild
intellectually disabled children in special school of Tehran-Iran. The sample of the study will be selected by a purposive
sampling method. All respondents will complete the questionnaires of MHC-SF and AES. Structural equation modeling
(SEM) will be used to analyze the data. The finding is expected to show the level of mental health among the respondents
and the impact of emotional intelligence on mental health among the respondents.
Author(s): Adero Awuor Ochieng, Paul Baki, Peter Kotze, Collins Mito
Year: 2013Vol. 3Issue 1Pages 9-14Language: EN
IonosphereEquatorial ionosphereionospheric current systemsmagnetic field
Abstract
The F-region currents are generally weak and difficult to detect. However, their contributions to the earth’s magnetic field variations are significant and cannot be ignored by the field modelers. CHAMP satellite has therefore provided a perfect opportunity to investigate the in-situ F-region currents on the night side of the equatorial region. The magnitudes of the current along all the three components of the earth’s magnetic field (X, Y, Z) are investigated. However, in this paper, we present only the results on the Y-component where interesting magnetic residuals were observed. The X and Z-components were rather masked in much noise and would require further filtering. The currents appear in both the pre-midnight and post-midnight sectors and are spatially confined to the equatorial region bounded by the Appleton anomaly. The magnetic residuals are generally observed in the northern hemisphere of an order of 0.8nT, which gives a height-integrated current density of about 1.3mA/m.