A Critical Approach to Developing Culturally Relevant Leadership Curricula for Muslim Students

The secular and materialistic values imported to Muslim countries through globalisation and the uncritical application of Western models and theories are changing societies from being Muslim towards a materialistic and secular one where economic value is the most critical factor that drives people’s behaviour and decisions. The real challenge for Muslim countries, then, is to develop and implement higher education curricula that reflect Islamic and cultural values while incorporating global knowledge developed by Western and other scholars. This chapter aims to achieve this balance by proposing a theoretical model that can be used for developing culturally relevant and critically reflective leadership curricula. The model is derived from Habermas’ account of critical theory and offers a critical and holistic approach to leadership teaching. It adopts an intercultural and interdisciplinary approach to learning and aims to start a dialogue between Western and indigenous sources of knowledge. The model also proposes the content and teaching practices recommended by leadership scholars and leadership development literature internationally to provide students with a balanced and pluralistic learning experience that addresses both the spiritual and the intellectual aspects of knowledge

Qur’anic Ethics for Environmental Responsibility: Implications for Business Practice

Despite the growing interest in examining the role of religious beliefs as a guide towards environmental conscious actions, there is still a lack of research informed by an analysis of divine messages. This deficiency includes the extent to which ethics for environmental responsibility are promoted within textual divine messages; types of environmental themes promoted within the text of divine messages; and implications of such religious environmental ethics for business practice. The present study attempts to fill this gap by conducting a thorough content analysis of environmental themes within the divine message of Muslims (the Qur’an) focusing on their related ethical aspects and business implications. The analysis has revealed 675 verses in 84 chapters throughout all 30 parts of the Qur’an, with environmental content relating to the core components of the natural world, i.e. human beings, water, air, land, plants, animals, and other natural resources. This environmental content and its related ethics are grounded on the belief that humans are vicegerents of God on the earth and their behaviours and actions are motivated by earthly and heavenly rewards. Implications of these findings for different sectors/businesses are also highlighted

Peran Kepemimpinan Perempuan dalam Pengembangan Mutu Madrasah: Studi Kasus di Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara

This study examines the Role of Women's Leadership in Madrasah Quality Development (Case Study at Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang Southeast Minahasa). The purpose of this study is to determine the planning program in quality development. This study uses qualitative research, namely in collecting data used observation, interviews and documentation. The location of this research is Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang with the research subject being the Head of Madrasah, Deputy Head of Madrasah, Administrative Staff as well as teachers and students. This study indicates that: (1) The Head of Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang has been maximal in carrying out her duties as a female leader or head of Madrasah in establishing good communication with all educators, staff or all students in the madrasa. The head of the madrasa also has an assertive nature so that she is not underestimated by his subordinates, this assertive nature makes one of his characteristics that is feared by students and teachers. (2) The Head of Madrasah involves many people in planning the programs that have been implemented. The head of the madrasa is also very enthusiastic in carrying it out so that the activities that have been carried out have gotten good results as long as she is the Head of Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang. (3) The head of the Madrasah who provides opportunities for teachers, especially those with a bachelor's degree, to attend training or workshop. Some teachers already have a bachelor's degree and are certified. (4) Then the reality on the ground is that the condition of the facilities and infrastructure in the madrasa is not sufficient when compared to the number and needs of students&#x0D; Abstrak&#x0D; Penelitian ini adalah tentang Peran Kepemimpinan Perempuan Dalam Pengembangan Mutu Madrasah (Studi Kasus di Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang Minahasa Tenggara). Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui program perencanaan dalam pengembangan mutu. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif yaitu dengan pengumpulan data yang digunakan seperti pedoman observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Lokasi penelitian adalah Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang dengan subjek penelitian Kepala Madrasah, Wakil Kepala Madrasah, Bagian Tata Usaha sekaligus sebagai guru dan juga siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (1) Kepala Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang sudah maksimal dalam menjalankan tugasnya sebagai seorang pemimpin perempuan atau kepala Madrasah dalam memotivasi menjalin komunikasi yang baik dengan seluruh tenaga pendidik, staf ataupun seluruh peserta didik yang ada di madrasah. Kepala madrasah juga memiliki sifat tegas agar supaya tidak di anggap remeh oleh bawahan, sifat tegas ini menjadikan salah satu sifat khas beliau yang ditakuti siswa maupun guru. (2) Kepala Madrasah melibatkan banyak orang dalam perencanaan program-program yang telah terlaksanakan. Kepala Madrasah juga sangat antusias dalam menjalankannya sehingga kegiatan yang telah terlaksanakan mendapatkan hasil yang baik selama beliau menjadi kepala madrasah di Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Belang. (3) Kepala Madrasah yang memberikan peluang bagi guru-guru khususnya bergelar S1 untuk mengikuti pelatihan atau diklat. Beberapa guru sudah memiliki ijasah S1 dan bersertifikasi. Kemudian kenyataan di lapangan bahwa kondisi sarana dan prasarana yang ada di madrasah cukup baik. (4) sarana dan prasarana belum mencukupi bila dibandingkan dengan jumlah dan kebutuhan peserta didik.&#x0D;  </jats:p

Profil clinique et immunologique des patients infectés par le VIH à l’initiation du traitement antirétroviral à Douala

The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and immunological profile of patients infected with HIV after initiation of antiretroviral therapy. Sociodemographic characteristics, clinical and immunological patients were recorded. Chi square test and Mann-Whitney were used to compare variables. The multivariate regression model identified risk factors. So that, 936 (56.2%) patients were in stages III and IV of the WHO and 65.2% at an advanced stage of the disease. Factors associated with initiation at an advanced stage, were male sex (p = 0.007) and time to diagnosis (p = 0.005). In 2/3 cases, treatment is started at an advanced stage of disease. It is therefore important to intensify awareness campaigns for early detection and encourage patients to ensure regular medical follow-up screening.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe