Competitive Society Research Articles

Family Influence on Female’s Blood Education in the Context of Islamic Practice in Malaysia

Family is the first and foremost institution in the formation of an individual’s values, morals, and personality laying the foundation for societal harmony. A well-functioning family is capable of fostering a balanced and competitive society. In Islamic education, one crucial aspect that families need to emphasize is the education concerning women’s blood, encompassing topics such as menstruation, postpartum bleeding (nifas), irregular bleeding (istihadhah), and the related rulings. However, within the context of the Malaysian Muslim community, this topic is often underemphasized due to traditional perceptions that deem it unsuitable for open discussion. The lack of clear information has led to difficulties among young women in understanding the rulings related to women’s blood, potentially affecting the validity of their religious practices. This study investigates the extent to which Muslim families in Malaysia play a role in educating about women’s blood and examines how the lack of such education influences Islamic practices among Muslim women. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study employs semi-structured interviews and document analysis to explore family perspectives and experiences in conveying this knowledge. Findings indicate that families play a pivotal role in shaping attitudes, knowledge, and awareness among children, contributing to a deeper understanding of women’s blood-related topics. Abdullah Nasih Ulwan emphasized that parents are responsible for teaching their children the rulings of maturity, including those on menstruation and its associated laws.These findings suggest that integrated education on women’s blood should be prioritized within families and Islamic educational institutions to enhance family knowledge and well-being. The study also provides significant implications for policymakers and educators in designing more inclusive programs aligned with current religious and social needs.

The Teacher Professionalism: The Biblical Study of Teacher Professionalism Phenomena

Education is the main foundation in creating an advanced, dignified, and competitive society. As one of the key elements in the education process, teachers have an irreplaceable strategic role. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of teacher professionalism, while also offering recommendations that can be used by policy makers in designing effective teacher development programs. In addition, this study is also expected to be a reference for educators in reflecting on and improving the quality of their professionalism in accordance with the demands of the times. This study uses a library search approach (library research). This research method aims to provide an overview of teacher professionalism based on data obtained through literature reviews and primary data from respondents. The results of the study indicate that teacher professionalism at SMA Negeri 5 Sungai Penuh still has several significant shortcomings. The results of the questionnaire showed that the majority of teachers have a good understanding of professionalism, especially in the dimensions of pedagogical and professional competence. The conclusion of this study is Most teachers have shown a good level of professionalism, especially in pedagogical and professional competence.

Membangun Budaya Literasi Baca Tulis Berbasis Iman Kepada Kitab Al -Qur’an Menuju Era Revolusi 5.0

Advances in technology and information are a challenge in facing conditions in the 5.0 revolution era. This requires a person to be able to have skills in building a literacy culture. The Qur'an is a spark so that a person can be armed with faith in utilizing technology. Literacy rooted in Qur'anic values can be a strong moral and spiritual foundation in shaping the character of a superior and globally competitive society. This study aims to analyze the importance of building a culture of literacy based on the Qur'an and the challenges and solutions in facing the industrial revolution 5.0 era. This research method uses library research. Data collection is done by reviewing theories from various scientific articles, books, and reading sources relevant to the research topic. The results of this study discuss the importance of a faith-based approach to the Qur'an as a source of inspiration and motivating a literacy culture to form individuals competent in science, civilized and globally competitive. In facing challenges in the era of revolution 5.0, the Qur'an can be a solution in guiding people to utilize technology with literacy skills based on faith and morality. In addition, building a culture of literacy in the era of revolution 5.0 can also form a critical, ethical and responsible attitude.

A Critical Review on Stress Management through Ayurveda

In today's competitive society, everyone is rushing about day and night to be the greatest in their own terms. There are a lot of demands, goals, chores, deadlines, frustrations, and annoyances in life that results into the various stress related disorders like hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome and behavioral disorders like Oppositional defiant disorder, Conduct disorder, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Stress is a state of worries or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Both the body and the psyche are impacted by stress. Stress in moderation can be beneficial and even useful in carrying out daily tasks. But excessive stress can leads to problems with mental and physical health. In ayurveda stress is referred to as a root cause of Krodha. Krodha arises due to practice of Raktakopak Nidan which vitiate Raja Guna causing stress. Ayurveda emphasize on maintaining a healthy balance between mind and body. Today's altered human lifestyle is interfering with the balance and is a major source of stress. A balanced diet, yoga, meditation, and physical activity may be helpful in reducing stress. It purges on all levels - physical, mental, and emotional - and is similar to rejuvenation. Ayurvedic management for stress include Nidanparivarjan, Yoga, Nidra, Dincharya, Rritucharya, Sadvrut, Naishthiki Chikitsa (Satvavajaya Chikitsa) and Aushadh Sevan.

Meritocratic reframing of affirmative action policy in a competitive higher education context: multicultural students’ perspectives in South Korea

ABSTRACT This study examines the perceptions of university students from inter-ethnic marriage families (hereafter as multicultural students) on their experiences with affirmative action policy. Ten university multicultural students who entered leading universities through affirmative action amidst the highly competitive higher education entrance exams in South Korea were interviewed. In the context of South Korean society, where educational competition is intense and the social system is predominantly governed by the discourse of meritocracy, the participants tended to interpret their affirmative action experiences more from the perspective of social efficiency. Despite the underlying tension between the affirmative action policy embedded in social integration discourse and the meritocratic discourse, they paradoxically sought to justify their affirmative action experiences by reframing them through the lens of meritocracy. This study demonstrates how the socially integrative logic of affirmative action can be appropriated from a social efficiency perspective in a competitive society dominated by meritocracy.

EXplainable artificial intelligence (XAI) in business management research: a success/failure system perspective

PurposeeXplainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is an evaluation framework that allows users to understand artificial intelligence (AI) processes and increases the reliability of AI-produced results. XAI assists managers in making better decisions by providing transparency and interpretability in AI systems. This study explores the development of XAI in business management research.Design/methodology/approachThis study collects and analyzes business management research related to XAI using common management keywords as the basis. We used the success/failure system to explore its research guidelines XAI in business management.FindingsThe study found significant growth in XAI research within business management. This research will be discussed from various management disciplinary perspectives to help scholars understand the current research directions. Additionally, we utilize a success/failure system to explore how this theory can be applied to artificial intelligence and business management research.Originality/valueThe success/failure system offers a comprehensive framework encompassing the evolution of the cosmos, nature, and ecology. This theory can offer valuable insights for business management in XAI and competitive societies, governments, and enterprises, enabling them to formulate effective strategies for the future.

Economic Literacy and Human Development through Technology-Based Economic Education for Generation Z Students

Economic literacy and human development are two fundamental aspects in the effort to create a prosperous and competitive society. This study aims to explore the influence of economic literacy on human development through technology-based economic education for Generation Z students. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, 43 students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Negeri Makassar participated in this research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The findings revealed that while most students possess a good basic understanding of economic concepts, challenges remain in applying these concepts to real-life situations. Technology in education has proven instrumental in enhancing economic understanding through tools like market simulations and e-learning platforms. However, key obstacles include unequal technological infrastructure, particularly in remote areas, and limited teacher competence in effectively integrating technology into the curriculum. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensure that economic literacy can significantly contribute to human development and the competitiveness of Generation Z in the future.

Peran Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam (PTKIS) Dalam Pendidikan Perspektif Gender Menuju Indonesia Emas 2045

This paper reviews the role of Islamic Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in gender perspective education as a key component towards Indonesia Emas 2024. Gender education involves an understanding of gender roles and human rights. HEIs have a responsibility to integrate religious values with gender education, shaping leaders who are aware of gender equality, and able to address complex social challenges. HEIs can play a major role in addressing this. By understanding the concept of gender education, integrating it in the curriculum, and involving lecturers in the delivery of gender materials, PTKIS can create an inclusive and civilised educational environment. Through gender inclusivity policies, prevention of gender-based violence, and active student participation in gender equality, PTKIS has the potential to shape a more inclusive, just, and competitive society, in accordance with the vision of Indonesia Emas 2024 that reflects the values of justice, equality, and sustainable progress.

저출산 시대 모성에 대한 고찰

Today, Korean society is facing a crisis of low birth rate. Conflict between men and women caused by an intense competitive system and conservative familism is cited as a major cause of the low birth rate problem, which has emerged as a national issue. Radical feminism, which is considered an ideological background that influenced the conflict between men and women, emerged as a backlash against the government's reproductive policy that instrumentalizes motherhood, but its argument for liberation from motherhood is becoming a cause of social conflict. At a time like this, discovering a new positive view of motherhood and its value has important implications. Even within feminism, there is not only a perspective that views motherhood as a control mechanism for women and advocates liberation from motherhood. Since the 1980s, efforts have been made to understand motherhood more diversely within feminism, and there is a movement to present motherhood as a social value by discovering the value of care within motherhood. This perspective is believed to have a positive meaning by presenting the area of care as a common area for men and women and highlighting the ‘right to care’ of the vulnerable in a fiercely competitive society. However, in order for care to become an important value for both men and women, it is necessary to properly understand the value of care within motherhood. The personalist perspective, which understands motherhood as an outstanding attribute of women and shows a complementary relationship between men and women, will help men participate more actively in the area of care by learning about fatherhood through motherhood.

Research on Risk Management under Supply Chain Cooperation

With the increase in economic globalization and complexity, supply chain cooperation plays a crucial role in modern business and enterprise development, being a key aspect of contemporary enterprise operation. However, the complexity of the supply chain system poses numerous uncertainties and risk challenges to its management. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze and discuss supply chain cooperation networks and their risk management, providing practical methods and guidance for enterprises to safeguard the robustness and resilience of supply chain cooperation in today's competitive society.

Community-Based Education Oriented Towards Socio-Cultural And Religious Values

Education is a fundamental pillar in building sustainable and competitive societies in the era of globalization. Amid the dynamics of social change, it is important for the education system to consider socio-cultural and religious values as a strong foundation in the learning process. This article aims to propose a community-based education approach that integrates socio-cultural and religious values as primary elements. This approach not only emphasizes the transfer of knowledge and skills but also the formation of strong character and deep understanding of the cultural identity of society. Using qualitative conceptual analysis and literature review methods, this research explores the relevance and urgency of education rooted in socio-cultural and religious values in the context of increasingly multicultural societies. In the process, this article presents implementation strategies that can be adopted, identifies potential challenges, and outlines the benefits that can be gained from the proposed education approach. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide deeper insights into the role of education in strengthening cultural identity and promoting social harmony in diverse societies

중국 청년들을 둘러싼 저층화 공간 서사의 전환과 재맥락화

This research examines how impoverished youth's perceptions of space, both real dwelling spaces and abstract social progress areas, are evolving. It examines in particular how the problems of'snail homes' and 'ant tribes', which were big difficulties connected to living spaces in the early 2010s, are continuing in what social context, and how disadvantaged youth are generating new narratives within this. They deploy narratives of 'disgust and exclusion' and'sympathy and empathy' towards poverty at the same time, eventually demonstrating new attitudes and actions in reaction to the state's narrative that has backed the development logic. Of course, their living conditions have not changed significantly, but the young are now learning to collect and recontextualize their own experiences and narratives in limited living spaces. Furthermore, in terms of social progress, they choose employment that provide stability in their lives rather than a single direction of travel focused in the city or the quest of tremendous achievement. Even people with strong academic credentials opt to go to the competitive perimeter, advance their jobs, and then return to the core city. The author believes that their psychological state is not entirely free of the stress of a competitive society and the narrative of competition, but that they are becoming psychologically stronger through lightness rather than previous heaviness, and cynicism and joy rather than sadness or despair. When reading impoverished youth's actions as signals of social transformation, it is assumed that the spectrum of interpretations will expand as we approach closer to future China.

Restructuring Value Base of Social Sciences in the Age of Neo-Liberalism

Social sciences emerged at the onset of the Enlightenment age. Immanuel Kant proclaimed that henceforth the central theme of discourse in philosophy will be human beings and not God. Since then, the relationship between ‘me’ and ‘the other’ has become a central theme of intellectual endeavour. Now, me and other relationships have three forms: conflict, competition and cooperation or harmony. Three world views developed around these three patterns. The socialist worldview had conflict as a base, with equality as a cherished value. Competition is the base of liberalism, with freedom (to compete) as a cherished value. Harmony is at the base of humanism, with fraternity as a basic value. Today, liberalism and neo-liberalism have become almost unipolar world views. Liberalism claims to be following the three great values of the French Revolution: liberty, equality and fraternity. In recent times, neo-liberalism has developed a system that makes all three values truncated. Liberty, or freedom, has been reduced to the level of my choice as a consumer. Equality has been taken as reducing and abolishing old ascription-based inequality. The rising new and achievement-based inequality is not only not opposed but also eulogised in the name of creativity and achieving society. In place of fraternity and harmony, we have cutthroat competition. A competitive society is considered good. The market is more important now. We have achieved growth. But the basic harmony between human beings and between human beings and other elements of the environment has vanished. So, environmental issues, rising achievement-based inequalities, violation of human rights, rising poverty, failure of market institutions and unnatural lifestyles giving rise to many lifestyle diseases have made many thinkers and social scientists to change the value base of social sciences to restructure social sciences. The new value base could be ethics, equity (social equity, to be specific) and ecological harmony. Keeping these three values as the base, we will have to restructure social sciences to have a better and more humane world order.

Partisipasi Guru Agama Kristen Terhadap Pendidikan Dalam Mewujudkan Visi Misi Indonesia Emas 2045

This research is an in-depth study of the important role of Christian Religion teachers' participation in the Indonesian educational context and their efforts in achieving Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045. Through qualitative methods and library studies, this research explores the impact and contribution of Christian Religion teachers to student character development as well as the implementation of Christian values in the education curriculum. The literature analysis investigated the pattern of Christian Religious teachers' participation in guiding students, emphasizing the importance of ethics and morals in the formation of the next generation. The findings from this study are expected to provide insights into how Christian Religious teachers' participation can significantly contribute to the understanding of Christian values and the achievement of the national goal of creating a just, equitable and highly competitive society by 2045. The conclusion of this article provides a holistic picture of the importance of the role of Christian Religion teachers as pillars in the development of national education in accordance with the ideals of the 2045 Golden Indonesia Vision and Mission. The practical implications of the findings of this study can assist in designing more inclusive and values-oriented education policies to achieve Indonesia's future vision.

Managing Entrepreneurial Education in Tertiary Institutions for Graduate Employability in a Competitive Society

The goals of tertiary education institutions in any country are directed towards scientific, technological and socio-economic development among others. Tertiary institution managers have the responsibility to be sensitive and respond to challenges affecting their establishments, especially that of their products’ (graduates) employability in a competitive society. Awarding degree certificates to graduates that will face employment challenges in the labour market amounts to resource wastage in the production process. Entrepreneurial education focuses on developing a way of thinking, attitude, and mindset that frees an individual from being a burden to the society. It does not equate to coming up with ideas or making money. It provides students with the cross-functional skills necessary to boost their employability rate in response to the pressing issue of unemployment that institutional managers need to address quickly. This article explored managing entrepreneurial education at tertiary level for employability of their products in a competitive society. The paper contained introduction, discussion on entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurial education skill types for tertiary education products, innovation as correlate to entrepreneurship education, employment challenges of tertiary institutions’ graduates, challenges of entrepreneurial education at tertiary institutions, resources and strategies for implementing entrepreneurship education in tertiary institutions and managing entrepreneurial education at tertiary level for graduate employability. The paper equally featured conclusion and recommendations on the topic discussed.

PENERAPAN SISTEM MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN BERBASIS TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) DI LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN

This article discusses total quality management in its implementation in educational institutions. Education plays a crucial role in shaping a competitive society. One of the latest emerging approaches to improving the quality of education is Total Quality Management (TQM). Total Quality Management is one of the models or methods used to improve the quality of education in educational institutions. Total Quality Management is one of the keys to the success of the most effective educational goals. Because TQM prioritizes the integration of all functions and processes and empowers and involves all elements in the education system. TQM must be applied continuously and continuously in order to achieve educational goals, which provide satisfaction to students, parents and the community

ENSINO SUPERIOR E SOLIDARIEDADE: UMA VIRADA DA EXTENSÃO FACE À SOCIEDADE DO MÉRITO

ABSTRACT: This article analyzes the role of higher education, especially regarding its new guidelines on extension, to build a more supportive and less competitive society. Firstly, based on the methodology of the reconstruction of social processes, stemming from a bibliographical analysis and the proposition of ideal types, it shows the origins and contemporary influence of the “University Mode 2” model proposed by the sociologist Michael Gibbons, emphasizing his adherence to individual anthropology and an appreciation of meritocracy. Then, the article presents a critique of this paradigm whilst rescuing a solidarity-based anthropology, to think about a higher education project capable of reducing the perverse effects of a competitive society. In this sense, based on the inductive method, I propose a reflection on the ways of accessing higher education and the role and potential of extension activities, particularly from Resolution n. 7, of 2018, which stipulated that such activities should make up at least 10% of the total curricular workload of undergraduate courses. The article concludes that it is possible to reread the thesis of historian Burton J. Bledstein to think of higher education as one of the main mechanisms for transforming society, not in the sense of forming a “culture of merit”, as diagnosed in the 20th century, but in the perspective of an appreciation of the “culture of solidarity”.

Analysis of the Priority Elements on Common Society According to the Thoughts of Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

This article discusses the priority elements for common society in the aspects of knowledge and thought according to Yusuf al-Qaradawi’s views in his book “Fi Fiqh al-’Awlawiyyah wa Dirasah Jadidah fi ḍau’i al-Qur’an wa Sunnah”. As Al-Qaradawi points out, knowledge is not only the privilege of scholars and intellectuals, but it is also an obligation of every individual, including the common men. This study utilizes a qualitative research method where the works of al-Qaradawi are analyzed in a descriptive approach. Important aspects stressed are the preference of action to knowledge, knowledge to memory, the purpose of the Shariah to its texts, and ijtihad to taqleed (imitation). The study finds that each of these priority elements not only elevates an individual’s status in the sight of God but also nurtures a wiser, more critical, and competitive society in various aspects of life. This article provides guidance for the common society on how to understand and apply the prioritization of knowledge in daily life in line with Shariah demands and current realities.

The influence of health awareness on university students' healthy lifestyles: The chain mediating role of self-esteem and social support.

As university students face increasing pressures in a highly competitive society, unhealthy lifestyles have become a common phenomenon. Health awareness is considered a critical factor in promoting healthy behaviors, yet its mechanism of action on university students' healthy lifestyles, influenced by self-esteem and social support, remains unclear. This study aims to explore the relationship between health awareness (HA) and healthy lifestyles (HL) and to examine the mediating roles of self-esteem (SE) and social support (SS) in this relationship. Based on social cognitive theory, this study initially constructs a theoretical model of the impact of health awareness on healthy lifestyles among university students, introducing self-esteem and social support as mediating variables to further build a chain mediation model. A total of 1,169 participants (554 males and 615 females) completed an online survey. Participants completed the Health Awareness Scale (HAS), the Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3). The results show that high levels of health awareness positively influence self-esteem, which in turn positively influences social support, ultimately having a positive impact on healthy lifestyles. Specifically, self-esteem and social support play significant mediating roles in the relationship between health awareness and healthy lifestyles. The findings reveal the pathway by which health awareness influences healthy lifestyles through self-esteem and social support, enriching the theoretical explanation of health behaviors within the framework of social cognitive theory, particularly in the context of university students. Furthermore, the results provide practical guidance, suggesting that in designing interventions to promote healthy lifestyles, emphasis should be placed on enhancing university students' health awareness, self-esteem, and social support systems. This could include mental health education, establishing supportive communities, and fostering activities that promote self-esteem.

Cross-entropy method for multiple attribute decision making under the triangular fuzzy neutrosophic sets

Cloud computing is emerging as an advanced stage of enterprise information technology in a highly competitive society, and is now in a phase of rapid development. Enterprises using cloud computing can reduce the cost of building infrastructure and reap huge benefits. Due to the convenience of cloud computing, more and more enterprises are inclined to use cloud services to build their business systems. However, there are many different cloud service providers in the market, and enterprises need scientific decision-making tools to determine which cloud service provider to choose. The cloud service provider selection is viewed as the multi-attribute decision-making (MADM). In this paper, the cross-entropy method under triangular fuzzy neutrosophic sets (TFNSs) is built based on the traditional cross-entropy method. Firstly, the TFNSs is introduced. Then, combine the traditional fuzzy cross-entropy method with TFNSs information, the triangular fuzzy neutrosophic number cross-entropy (TFNN-CE) method is established for MADM under TFNSs. Finally, a numerical example for cloud service provider selection has been given and some comparisons is used to illustrate advantages of cross-entropy method with TFNSs.