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Challenges Women Face in Leadership Positions: a Quantitative Approach in Cycles’ 1 and 2 Schools
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This quantitative study explores the challenges that face Omani women in becoming cycle 1 and cycle 2 school principal. The problem is that; Omani women occupy only 9% of the leadership positions among civil service employees. Oman is ranked 127th out of 135 countries, and was given a 0.587 score, regarding the women participation in the labor mark

Herding and Financial Decision: Proposing an Islamic Model of Tabayyun
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This paper proposes an Islamic model of Tabayyun to deal with information especially with regard to financial decisions. It enhances the literature by adding the jurisdictions and perspective of Islamic laws on herding behavior. Relying on the primary sources of the Shariah which are related Quranic verses, hadith, as well as Islamic legal maxims (

Association of Net Pterygium Tissue Mass (Dryweight) in Determining Changes in Oculovisual Functions and Anterior Corneal Curvature Relative to Pterygium Types
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Dryweight in pterygium is more towards the fleshy appearance of the fibrous tissue. Aim: The goal of this study was to determine the predictive ability of net pterygium tissue mass (dryweight) on predicting changes in anterior corneal cur-vature and oculovisual functions relative to pterygium types. Methodology: A total of 93 primary

The Association of Food Insecurity with the Quality of Life, Academic Performance and Body Mass Index Among University Students
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Introduction: Food insecurity is a condition which occurs when people lack access to adequate amount of safe and nutritious food for healthy life. University students are vulnerable to food insecurity but not many studies emphasize on the relationship between food insecurity and the quality of life (QOL), academic performance as well as body mass i

Outcome of Core Out Fistulectomy and the Ligation of Anal Fistula Tract: a Single Center Experience in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Fistula-in-ano is a benign anorectal disease which always poses a big dilemma to the surgeons because of their significant recurrent rate following surgery. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 42 patients undergoing core out fistulectomy in the Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia were included in this study.

The Rise Tone in Short Story Narration: a Case Study of Malay ESL Learners
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Despite its importance in communication, ESL learners often face difficulties in using intonation appropriately due to cross-linguistic suprasegmental differences. Moreover, intonation is difficult for them to learn because its functions can change according to context (Mok, Yin, Setter & Mat Nayan, 2016). Given these challenges, the objective

Tips Penjagaan Kaki Pesakit Kencing Manis (Diabetes Mellitus)
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Penyakit kaki disebabkan kencing manis ditakrifkan sebagai jangkitan, ulser atau pemusnahan tisu-tisu bahagian kaki pesakit yang berkaitan dengan masalah saraf (neuropathy) atau penyakit saluran darah tersempit (peripheral vascular disease) di kalangan pesakit kencing manis. Dianggarkan, seramai 80% daripada pemotongan kaki (amputation) disebabkan

The Dental Workforce in Malaysia: Drivers for Change from the Perspectives of Key Stakeholders
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Objective: The dental workforce is facing unprecedented change globally as a result of multiple influences. There is a need for research informed action to map possible drivers for change at the national level and examine their potential implications in order to shape the dental workforce to serve population needs. The objective of this study was t

Retirement Schemes, its Challenges and Ways of Reformation: a cross-Border Study
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The number of aging population (age 65 years and above) is expected to increase and grow double digit by the 2030s (Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), 2015). This scenario implies that there should be enough effort and preparation done by an individual or government to face any difficulties especially with regards to financial stability of people

Developing a Sustainable Model of waqf-Based Takaful for Flood Victims in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose Given the scarcity of Takaful products to provide financial preparation for flood victims, this study aims to propose an alternative Takaful model based on Waqf principle for the flood victims in Malaysia. This study serves as an initial stage to propose the above Takaful model and discusses the theoretical background of the model, which in

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