Content Analysis Method Research Articles

Evaluation of pre-service teachers' views on STEM education

This study aimed to evaluate pre-service science teachers' views on STEM education. Data were collected at the end of each activity and the end of the training with evaluation sheets. The collected data were analyzed with the content analysis method and interpreted with percentage and frequency values. The research method is a case study. Participants received four weeks of practical training, including STEM activities. Based on the data collected, it was determined that teacher candidates did not have a negative perception of STEM activities, that they had difficulty in activities that required handcraft, and that it contributed positively to their interdisciplinary perspectives. They also stated that the training was enjoyable and creative; developed imagination and handicraft skills; increased productivity, self-confidence, design skills, problem-solving skills, and group work; provided practical thinking; ensured permanent learning and field cooperation; and contributed to analytical thinking. Most of the participants stated that they did not find STEM education at their universities sufficient, would apply STEM activities to their students when they became teachers, and wanted to improve themselves in STEM education. Participants stated that they most needed development in the subject of academic knowledge, utilization of technology, handcraft and creativity. In addition, it was determined that positive perceptions and opinions about STEM education were observed.

Early knowledge but delays in climate actions: An ecocide case against both transnational oil corporations and national governments

Recent articles have demonstrated the knowledge and accuracy of oil corporations’ predictions made since the 1950s on the effects of their products on the global environment. But can the early relationship between oil corporations and national governments and lack of climate actions by both actors count as ecocide? If so, should remedial strategies appeal to freer markets for oil or greater state regulation? Cast within the wide context of investigating the collusion at play between powerful political-economic actors and decision-makers as monopolists and debates about ‘the modern corporation and private property’ (Berle and Means, 1932/2017), ‘the new industrial state’ (Galbraith, 1967), and ‘the economic theory of regulation’ (Stigler, 1971), the paper reviews the contentious relationship between states, corporations, and markets. Specifically, the article probes strategies of oil corporations and national governments intended to delay the inclusion of environmental concerns in policies and avoid accountability. Our method of content analysis of articles, reports, and international declarations of different actors and periods relies on a qualitative methodology and ontology of critical realism. We find that not only did oil corporations hide the truth, but also that national governments, that knew (or should have known) about the threat posed by oil industrial activities and which have wider responsibilities than corporations, did not act and are (at least) as responsible and as ‘ecocidal’ in what could be called an oil TNC-state alliance. Accordingly, we open the avenues for redressing an evolutionary shift from markets and states to commons, and embedding power within communities (Polanyi, 1945) along with a more universal right to bring a case of ecocide against both transnational oil corporations and states that collude with them.

Exploring the challenges of emergency medical service providers in the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative content analysis

BackgroundAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, there has been a substantial increase in the demand for prehospital services. Emergency medical service (EMS) providers have encountered a myriad of challenges that have had a discernible impact on their professional performance. This study was designed to explore the challenges faced by EMS providers during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThis qualitative research was conducted using a content analysis approach at emergency medical centers affiliated with Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in Iran between April and August 2021. This study included the participation of 21 EMS personnel, which was conducted using purposive sampling and semistructured interviews, and continued until data saturation was reached. The conventional content analysis method, as outlined by Graneheim and Lundman, was applied for data analysis.ResultsThe analysis of the interview data resulted in the identification of 219 primary codes, which were then organized into ten distinct categories. These categories were further consolidated into three overarching themes: personal safety challenges, professional-organizational challenges, and threatened mental health.ConclusionsEMS personnel play a critical role in healthcare during disasters and pandemics, facing challenges that can have negative effects. Managing these challenges can impact mental health and professional well-being, but awareness, support, resources, and services can help mitigate adverse consequences.

Employment brand equity and corporate’s job growth and reputation

PurposeThis research aimed to explore the commonalities and differences in the type of information provided on corporate websites in relation to their employment brand equity.Design/methodology/approachMixed methods of content analysis, ANOVA and regression analyses were employed to answer the research questions. The data were collected from multiple sources, including the websites of a sample of forty companies listed as the US Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work in 2012 and information presented on Fortune’s website as well.FindingsEmployment brand equity hardly showed any significant impact on either company’s job growth or reputation in the ranking as an “employer of choice”.Practical implicationsThe results indicated some practices to make a company’s employment brand outstanding and how its web presence reflected its “brand” and presence for potential employees. They are useful for HR practitioners concerned with building an employee brand. For example, the more highly ranked companies in the Fortune 100 tend to provide more forms of online support related to employment opportunities.Originality/valueUsing brand equity theory from the marketing arena and applying this within the human resources management area, this study suggests that “employment brand equity” became a major factor that many companies and organizations should focus on to enhance their standing with job seekers, particularly talented ones. Nearly a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic, the best companies to work for in the US had paid attention to digitalization via websites and social media, to attract talent (and support employees).

Psychosocial Situations Encountered By Athletes: Opinions of Orienteering Coaches

It is not surprising that athletes face many psychological strains in the competitive sports environment. The orienteering athlete, on the other hand, demonstrates making conscious decisions while interpreting the complexity of the map and recognizing the features of his/her environment, and in doing so, faces a psychological burden. In this context, the aim of this study is to reveal the opinions of orienteering coaches about the psychological difficulties experienced by their athletes in the competitive sports environment and what methods of solution to this situation. In the research, phenomenological research design, one of the qualitative research methods, and homogeneous sampling, one of the purposeful sampling types, were used. The research group consists of 3rd level orienteering coaches (n: 6, 4 women, 2 men). A semi-structured interview form was used to obtain data in the study. Content analysis method was used when analyzing data. As a result of the analysis, it was seen that a structure with two themes was formed: "Psychological Strains Encountered by Athletes" and "Solution Suggestions for Psychological Difficulties Encountered by Athletes". The codes formed under the themes and categories create concepts such as athletes before and during the competition, stress, anxiety, focus, excitement, fear, low motivation, high expectation, lack of self-confidence and focus. The opinions of the coaches regarding the solution suggestions are; Concepts such as entering a psychological regime, breathing stretches, positive inner speech of the athlete, visual and auditory checking during the competition, visualization work, increasing motivation and visually analyzing the terrain are seen. As a result, the coaches stated that the athletes encountered many psychological negativities during the competition and that they tried to improve the athlete by introducing a psychological regime to solve these problems.

Understanding the attractiveness of types of historic districts in Bandung: implementing heritage conservation based on public perception

ABSTRACT Cultural heritage conceptually addresses the conservation of physical and non-physical dimensions. Heritage conservation generally intends to create pleasant spatial experiences and socio-culturally friendly living environments while accommodating contemporary needs. Conservation frameworks for protecting urban fabric driven by physical authenticity and expert judgment need to pay increased attention to public-based assessment experiences to improve people’s perspectives on the quality of urban historic areas. The notions of inclusive conservation posit that community understanding is essential for appreciating historic urban areas due to various social, cultural, historical, and political conditions. According to public narratives and perspectives, this study describes the types of urban historic districts perceived as attractive. The investigation uses the qualitative method to analyze data from 170 participants obtained through an online questionnaire and content analysis methods with open, axial, and selective coding. The findings reveal that from the public perspective of environmental quality assessment, historic districts are categorized under three types according to attractiveness. Three types of historic areas are vibrant, relaxing, and dull districts. As such, the study emphasizes the importance of human sensory experience in urban planning and design and its consequences for urban heritage conservation.

Mind4Health: decolonizing gatekeeper trainings using a culturally relevant text message intervention.

When a person dies by suicide, it takes a reverberating emotional, physical, and economic toll on families and communities. The widespread use of social media among youth and adolescents, disclosures of emotional distress, suicidal ideation, intent to self-harm, and other mental health crises posted on these platforms have increased. One solution to address the need for responsive suicide prevention and mental health services is to implement a culturally-tailored gatekeeper training. The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) developed Mind4Health, an online gatekeeper training (90 min) and text message intervention for caring adults of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. The Mind4Health intervention was a multi-phase, single-arm, pre-and post-test study of users enrolled in the intervention that is available via text message (SMS) or via a 90 min online, self-paced training. We produced four datasets in this study: Mobile Commons, pre-survey data, post-survey data, and Healthy Native Youth website's Google Analytics. The analysis included data cleaning, basic frequency counts, percentages, and descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic content analysis methods and hand-coding techniques with two independent coders. From 2022 to 2024, 280 people enrolled in the Mind4Health SMS training, and 250 completed the 8-week intervention. Many messages in the sequence were multi-part text messages and over 21,500 messages were sent out during the timeframe. Of the 280 subscribers, 52 participated in the pre-survey. Pre-survey data show that 94% of participants were female, and nearly one-fourth lived in Washington state, 92% of participants in the pre-survey were very to moderately comfortable talking with youth about mental health (n = 48). Most participants interact with youth in grades K-12. Post-survey data demonstrate changes in knowledge, beliefs, comfort talking about mental health, and self-efficacy among participants. Mind4Health improved participant's skills to have mental health conversations with youth and refer youth to resources in their community.

Karakteristik Pendidik dan Nilai-Nilai Karakter dalam Bait Matan Syatibiyyah

Education plays a crucial role in uncovering and developing an individual's Education plays a very significant role in uncovering and developing an individual's potential, creating people who are not only intellectually smart but also morally upright. However, the current state of education faces serious challenges related to morals and ethics, both from educators and learners. This research aims to explore the characteristics of educators and the values of character in Bait Matan Syatibiyyah. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis methods to identify the characteristics of educators and the character values contained in Bait Matan Syatibiyyah. The research findings indicate that the characteristics of educators in Bait Matan Syatibiyyah include sincerity, piety, justice, gentleness and compassion, patience, knowledge, honesty, humility, self-evaluation, being a role model, and consistency. The character values emphasized in Bait Matan Syatibiyyah are being religious, honest, tolerant, disciplined, hard-working, creative, independent, democratic, curious, having a national spirit and love for the country, appreciating achievements, being friendly and communicative, peace-loving, fond of reading, environmentally aware, socially aware, and responsible. The characteristics of educators as described in Bait Matan Syatibiyyah have strong relevance to the instillation of character values in students.

The Pursuit of Joy: Exploring Radiology Nurses’ Search for Joy and Balance in Work and Personal Life

BackgroundWell-being at work can be achieved by offering programs that promote healthy lifestyles, mindfulness, and humor. Overwork, stress, exhaustion, and the resulting lack of enjoyment at work lead to burnout or even illness, which can lead to increased chances of professional errors. PurposeThe qualitative descriptive research aims to identify the presence of job satisfaction among radiology nurses and the contextual factors that moderate job satisfaction and shape it accordingly. MethodsThe purposive sample consisted of 10 radiology nurses, with an average age of 52 years. The survey took place in November 2023. Data were collected by semistructured interview and analyzed using the content analysis method. FindingsTwo main themes are identified: (1) characteristics of work in radiological nursing and (2) search for balance in work and personal life. The interviewees described several aspects that influence their enjoyment and satisfaction at work, among which teamwork and communication were highlighted as key points common to all for achieving enjoyment at work. Discussion and conclusionThe interviewees described their still present joy of work and their visions as positive influences. They also described negative influences that reduce the enjoyment of work and affect all aspects of work and work performance.

Analyzing the Climate Change and Deforestation Education Discourses at Social Studies Grade Eighth Sindh Textbook Board: A Content Analysis

Climate change and deforestation education play a crucial role in raising awareness of environmental issues, fostering eco-literacy, promoting environmental responsibility, and enabling young minds to take action. It has a broader scope across the globe, and many research studies have been carried out worldwide to provide awareness of environment-related consequences. Textbooks are the primary sources of information for students. How these topics are presented can significantly influence their understanding and awareness of climate change and deforestation. The discourse in textbooks can shape public opinion on these issues, impacting policy discussions and societal actions. For this purpose, the study was conducted to analyze climate change and deforestation. This research methodology was qualitative, and the content analysis method was used for this study. The data was collected through document analysis and criterion sampling and one book of social studies Sindh textbook for grade 8th has been used as a sample size for this research. Thematic analysis was used, where coded data was analyzed thematically to identify recurring themes, topics, patterns, and points related to environmental education discourses within the textbook. The findings revealed that the textbook highlights the influence of climate change and deforestation on human health, migration patterns, and economic activities. It is recommended that the state take immediate measures to protect the environment from all forms of pollution and practices that directly or indirectly impact global climate. Social studies textbooks should include Projects and activities that foster hands-on and problem-solving skills to prepare students for natural disasters.

APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES INTEGRATED: THE CASE OF PT. SOLUSI BANGUN INDONESIA TBK. IN REACHING GOLD PROPER IN 2022

This research uses data. Secondary data from the 2018-2022 sustainability report was used with purposive sampling. Data analysis uses the content analysis method. Stakeholders determine materiality by focusing on customers, shareholders, employees, government, work partners, suppliers and mass media. Environmental aspects are considered the main material issue. Highest disclosure of carbon emissions in the Energy Consumption Category or EC sub-sector 2. Corporate governance supports community empowerment programs with an SROI of 8.70 (based on the author's calculations), which results in a Gold PROPER award. Overall, the assessment of materiality, quality of disclosure, governance company, and return on social investment at PT. Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk is considered good. Recommendations are provided so that companies can maintain and improve ESG implementation.

Adverse Drug Reactions in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Scoping Review.

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the leading causes of death. Safe and timely medical interventions, especially in children, can prolong their survival. The drugs prescribed for children with CHD are mainly based on the outcomes of drug therapy in adults with cardiovascular diseases, and their adverse drug reactions (ADRs) might be different. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate ADRs in children with CHD. This was a scoping review conducted in 2023. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, Ovid, ProQuest, and Google Scholar databases were searched. All studies that reported ADRs for children with CHD and were published in English by 1 November 2023 were included in this study. Finally, the results were reported using a content analysis method. A total of 87 articles were included in the study. The results showed that symptoms/signs/clinical findings, and cardiovascular disorders were the most common ADRs reported in children with CHD. The results also showed that most of the ADRs were reported for prostaglandin E1, amiodarone, prostaglandin E2, dexmedetomidine, and captopril, respectively. The review underscores the wide array of ADRs in children with CHD, particularly in antiarrhythmics, diuretics, beta-blockers, anticoagulants, and vasodilators, which affected cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems. Tailored treatment is imperative, considering individual patient characteristics, especially in the vulnerable groups. Further research is essential for optimizing dosing, pharmacogenetics, and alternative therapies to enhance patient outcomes in CHD management.

Identifying the contribution of communication and trust in aviation maintenance occurrences: A content analysis methodology

As communication and trust are both linked with safety, this paper aims to investigate their contribution to aviation maintenance incidents and accidents. For this purpose, the content analysis method is used to investigate whether trust and communication factors were present in aviation maintenance occurrences. Content analysis is used as a qualitative and quantitative tool. For the data analysis, apart from direct investigation for keywords throughout the material for analysis (aviation accident/incident reports with maintenance involvement), a survey tool was also employed. The items of this survey tool (Communication and Trust Question Set) were used to filter the reports’ text to indirectly identify the two factors under examination (communication and trust). As a qualitative tool, the content analysis yielded results via mapping and narrative techniques. As a quantitative tool, results were obtained and reported with the help of descriptive statistics (counts, frequencies). The results indicated that elements of trust and communication are indirectly detectable in aviation maintenance occurrences. Both ineffective communication and lack of trust were identified as a key accident/incident causal condition. Interpersonal trust is recommended to be included in the implementation requirements of any communication system. The limitations associated with the difference in the structure and consistency of the examined material are also discussed.

Design of Calligraphy Teaching Materials from the Perspective of Chinese Preschool Education-Anshan City Case Study

Background and Aim: The art of Chinese calligraphy is an important part of Chinese culture because of its artistic and aesthetic value. It originates from Chinese characters, which evolved from traditional symbols. Chinese characters have gone through three stages of development: image, borrowing, and echoing. Chinese characters have evolved from pictures and symbols to standardized forms such as ancient seal script, small seal script, official script, regular script, running script, and cursive script. Calligraphy is a special art originating from China. Children begin learning calligraphy at an early age, with some children as young as four or five practicing scribbling and writing. Before formal literacy education, children develop curiosity about words and engage in spontaneous writing. Learning calligraphy is ideal for preschoolers because it helps develop their creativity and improves their hand-eye coordination. Studies on the emergence of reading and writing in China have been conducted since the 1990s. These studies are based on the Western pinyin writing system and aim to examine the development of literacy skills in children. The goal is to explore the manifestation of reading and writing skills in children and their ability to develop these skills. This study aims to develop and design calligraphy teaching materials for preschool children in Anshan City, China, by incorporating cultural elements unique to the region. Materials and Methods: The study lasted 12 weeks, during which time 50 preschoolers were observed and their activities recorded using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including content and text analysis and user experience research methods. Valid data were generated for analysis. Results: The research suggests that introducing Spring Festival couplets in writing education can help preschool children understand regional culture and encourage them to learn. This can make a significant contribution to calligraphy education for preschool children, which has not been explored before. To improve the calligraphic ability and interest of preschool children, an innovative approach based on educational technology can be used to develop and design calligraphy teaching materials. The effectiveness and feasibility of these materials can be validated through their use in the learning of calligraphy for preschool children in Anshan City, providing new teaching tools for calligraphy education in the city. This can serve as a reference for calligraphy education for preschool children and promote innovation in the field. Conclusion: The study explored the current state of calligraphy art education for preschoolers in Anshan City. Results revealed that there are some issues such as lack of engaging content and teaching methods. Questionnaires and interviews showed that preschoolers are interested in calligraphy, but there is a need for better resources and teaching methods. An experiment was conducted in two kindergartens to compare a new calligraphy education model with traditional methods. Preliminary results suggest that the new model improved children's calligraphy knowledge, skills, interest, and creativity. However, further research is needed for more accurate findings. The conclusion suggests that calligraphy teaching materials for preschool children should take into account their cognitive development and educational needs.

Optimizing psychiatric social work interventions: Formulating guidelines for mental health settings.

Psychiatric social workers typically play an important role in the treatment and management of psychosocial issues at different levels, such as individual, family, and community levels. However, despite the field having a long history, there are significantly fewer standardized guidelines for interventions in mental health settings. This study aims to develop guidelines for psychiatric social work interventions in mental health settings. Psychiatric social workers with a degree of M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work, 2 years of working experience, and working in mental health settings were selected for this study. Using purposive sampling, 15 psychiatric social workers were selected for this study and were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule. The data were analyzed using the qualitative method of content analysis. There is a high level of satisfaction rate among psychiatric social workers about their work and profession, however, they face challenges because of non-clarity of roles and responsibilities, lack of theories, and difficulties in implementing theories into practice. More training, discussion, supervision, and exposure to different cases help improve the interventions' quality. Although psychiatric social work interventions are effective in addressing the treatment gap by providing curative, preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative services, there is no uniformity in the interventions, which in turn, explains the need for standardized guidelines for intervention. The study explains the guidelines for psychiatric social work interventions at the community, group, family, and individual levels.

P019 HYPERTENSION PREVALENCE, HEALTH POLICY, AND GUIDELINES MAPPING: A COMPARATIVE ANALYTIC STUDY ACROSS NINE AFRICAN COUNTRIES 2024

Background: Hypertension, a global burden, increases mortality from cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Worldwide, in 2019, an estimated 1.3 billion adults developed hypertension. In Africa, the cumulative estimated prevalence of hypertension is ∼30.8%. Main Objective: To perform a comparative analysis between African countries focusing on hypertension prevalence, health policy, and guidelines mapping. Methods: A descriptive comparative analytic study compared hypertension data from nine African countries: Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, in 2024. Data included hypertension prevalence, health policy, guidelines’ mapping, and hypertension management responses. Mixed statistical methods of content analysis, percentages, means, and Spearman's correlations were used. Results: Hypertension prevalence varied from 27% in Ethiopia to 43% in Eswatini. Females consistently had higher prevalence than males, 30% in Ethiopia to 47% in Eswatini, suggesting gender-specific risk factors or disparities in healthcare access/utilization. Sudan had the second-highest prevalence 44%. Eswatini implemented strong blood pressure control measures, unlike Sudan. High prevalence was also found in countries with strong policies (Eswatini, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan), suggesting urgent improved healthcare delivery, policy enforcement, and addressing other risk factors. Ghana and Somalia had lower hypertension prevalence, though fewer policies. Spearman's test showed strong negative correlations between national responses and hypertension prevalence. Salt Intake Surveys had the strongest negative correlation (-0.707) with hypertension prevalence, highlighting countries like Ethiopia and Malawi with salt intake surveys and lower prevalence, reinforcing dietary factors’ effectiveness in managing hypertension. Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia leverage trained non-physician health workers in hypertension management, thereby, improving treatment access and adherence. Treatment guidelines were moderately negatively correlated (-0.335) with hypertension prevalence. The mere presence of guidelines is insufficient, signifying their implementation and enhancement with targeted interventions Conclusions: These findings highlighted the multifaceted nature of hypertension in African countries which requires comprehensive approaches encompassing considerations of gender, socioeconomic factors, lifestyle, salt reduction, policy implementation, healthcare access, and a unified African hypertension guideline.

Regional Governance in Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area: Mechanisms and Challenges

Abstract This article explores regional governance in Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area, a mechanism established by the central government to encourage collaboration among local authorities in the context of this metropolitan area becoming a large polycentric metropolitan region. We employ the content analysis method, collect and analyze secondary data, including theoretical research articles, legal documents, research papers, and news reports etc, to assess current regional governance mechanisms, identify challenges, and propose solutions to enhance the effectiveness of governance in Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area. The regional governance mechanism includes a Central Steering Committee directing a Local Council at the regional level. The research results indicate that the current regional governance mechanism is characterized by a top-down approach, with provinces within the metropolitan area being under the direct management of the central government, lacking horizontal coordination among local authorities. This leads to various issues and challenges such as sluggish operation, inefficiency, and a lack of encouragement for voluntary collaboration among localities. Therefore, in the future, it is essential to introduce innovations in the governance of this metropolitan area.

Child health-friendly neighbourhood: a qualitative study to explore the perspectives and experiences of experts and mothers of children under 6 years of age in Tehran, Iran

ObjectivesCreating health-supportive environments is one of the key strategies for health promotion. The WHO launched the Healthy Cities Initiative which has inspired other international organisations to develop settings-based health initiatives,...

CALIPH HARUN AL RASHID'S POLICY ON ARABIC LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT DURING THE ABBASID PERIOD

This research aims to find out and examine the role of Caliph Harun Al Rashid in the development of Arabic during the Abbasid Dynasty. The questions to be answered through this research are (1) How was the role of Caliph Harun Al-Rashid in the government during the Abbasid Dynasty, and (3) How was the development of Arabic language during the period of Caliph Harun Al-Rashid? To answer these questions, the research used a literature approach. The research method used with the type of literary research, the primary data source is a book entitled Harun Al-Rashid Amir The Caliphs and the Greatest King in the World and the Glory of the Caliph Harun Ar-Rashid The Progress of World Civilization in the Golden Age of Islam. While the secondary data sources are other books that are relevant to the object of the author's discussion. The data processing method used is the content analysis method. The findings of the results of this study indicate that (1) Caliph Harun Al Rashid's policies in Arabic Language Development policies carried out by Caliph Harun ar-Rashid related to the development of Arabic in his time include making Arabic the official language of the State, the movement of translating manuscripts and Greek books, establishing Baitul Hikmah, Purification of Arabic, Kuttab and the establishment of literary institutions (2) The development of Arabic during the time of Caliph Harun Al Rashid was very rapid, which was marked by the development of literature, grammar, and the emergence of Arabic scholars

Distortion of Truth about Islam and Its Reality: Some Reflections

Abstract: Since the beginning of the 20th century, a respectable number of scholars such as Iqbal, Mawdudi, and Qutb argued that Islam is explained in al-Qur’ān with the term Dīn which stands for the way of life and worldview. It, therefore, should not be termed as religion in the contemporary sense. To explain this particularly important aspect of Islam a sizeable number of books have been written. Despite this clarification and the truth and reality of Islam, most people, speakers, preachers, scholars, and authors present Islam as a religion in a limited and dogmatic way. This approach to Islam not only limits the scope and place of but also distorts the truth and reality of Islam. This paper using the method of content analysis explores and explains the true and realistic picture of Islam as it is presented in al-Qur‘ān. For this purpose, the translation of al-Qur’ān rendered by Zafar Ishaq Ansari is used. The main goal of this paper is on one hand to explore the real scope of Islam and on the other, to present it in its true and realistic perspective. The intellectual discussion of this work concludes that Islam should not be taken merely as a religion. Rather, it is more than that. It is the Right Way, which Allah (SWT) revealed to His final Messenger, Muhammad (PBUH).