Shadiya Mohamed Saleh Baqutayan

The effect of anxiety on breast cancer patients

Cancer is a disease wherein abnormal cells divide without control and are able to attack other tissues. Most of the patients and their families face some degree of depression, anxiety, and fear when cancer becomes a part of their lives. They feel helpless and eager to find ways on how to get rid of it. The study focuses on anxiety among breast cancer patients. It aims at investigating cancer, its symptoms, and effects the disease has on the anxiety level of patients.

Stress and social support

Background: This is an experimental study and it discusses the effectiveness of social support in managing academic stress among students. Aim: The purpose of this study is to understand the importance of social support in managing stress. Materials and Methods: Simple random sampling was assigned to a number of 120 students, equally divided into an experimental and a control group. Classes on social support as coping mechanisms were given to the experimental group only. The accumulated data were then analyzed, descriptive statistics were used to interpret and evaluate the prevalence of academic stress, and social support. Correlation analysis was employed in the examination of the relationship between stress and social support. Results: The findings of this study indicate that there are significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in relation to stress and social support. Eventually, the experimental group proved to cope with academic stress better than the control group, and they were satisfied with their academic performance during the experimentation. Conclusion: Hence, it is highly advisable to encourage the students to use social support as coping mechanisms.

CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER: COMPARISON BETWEEN THE THREE RACES IN MALAYSIA

Antibiotics resistance profiles of gram positive bacteria isolated from wound infections in four (4) General Hospitals (Bida, Kontagora, Minna and Suleja) in Niger State was carried out. Organisms isolated from surgical wounds were Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Five hundred (500) samples (i.e. Two hundred (200) samples in Minna, One hundred (100) samples each from Suleja, Kontagora and Bida) of wound exudates from surgical wounds sites were analysed for their resistance pattern. From the five hundred (500) samples collected from all the locations, one hun- dred and twenty one samples (121) had Strept. pyogenes, one hundred and ninety seven (197) samples had S. aureus. S. aureus was more frequently isolated (62%) than Strept. pyogenes (38%) from wounds in all the locations. Both bacteria were tested for sensitivity to Tarivid, Pefloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Augmentin, Gentamycin, Streptomycin, Ceporex, Nalidixic acid, Septrin, Ampicillin, ampiclox 30µg, zinacef 20µg, Amoxacillin, rocephin and erythromycin. Of the five hundred (500) wound samples from various locations 318 (64%) yielded growths while 182 samples (36%) yielded no growths. Most of all the isolates were sensitive to ciprofloxacin, pefloxacin and Tarivid while others were resistant to re- maining antibiotics. S. aureus showed a higher resistance profile to most antibiotics used than Strept. pyogenes.

The Affordable Housing Stress among Middle-Income Group

This paper estimates the impact of various factors on housing stress among middle-income group in Malaysia. It projects that if issues on affordable housing were increased the rate of housing stress would also increase. Differences in disposable income, unsafe houses, poor repair, staying far from work, family or other supports, high rent price, remaining far from doctor/healthcare, children school/University/college, living in a house that is too crowded or shared with others, and the needs to spend more money on transports are considered the main causes for housing stress. This paper reinforces the conclusions of previous studies of a range of rules to tackle the housing affordability problem, and emphasises on the need for more affordable housing that is sustainable and liveable at the same time, so that there will be no housing stress among people.

The psychology of giving behavior in islam

‘Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply it many times?’ [2:245]. It is very important to start with the above verse that teaches us the importance of generously giving to the poor and needy. It help us to establish a better understanding of the psychological views that underlie charitable giving intention, that also plays an important role in the elicitation and stimulation of charitable giving behavior.1 Islam, like other religions, enjoins its followers to ‘give’ for individual and societal well-being. The three main institutionalized instruments of Islamic philanthropy and redistribution of wealth are Sadaqa (charity), Zakat (poor tax) and Waqf (trust).2 Giving Zakat, Sadaqah, or/and participating in Waqf is viewed as “compulsory and important charity”; it is the responsibility of those who have received their wealth from God to respond to those members of the community in need. The whole concept of wealth is considered in Islam as a gift from God. God, who provided it to the person, made a portion of it for the poor, so the poor have a right over one’s wealth.3 The notion of giving, especially giving and helping those in need, is so entrenched in Islam. According to By Relkhatib,4 the Almighty promises us that if we train ourselves to give in times of ease and hardship, our sustenance will increase. Giving awakens our souls and triggers genuine concern for the well-being of others. Research indicates that helping others lessens anxiety and increases positive feelings and feelings of satisfaction. But is this enough to explain the phenomenon of generosity?.5 The love of good deed is the way to the happiness, and the culture of giving stems from inside. People who keen to do volunteer work are always been push by their values and ethics that embodied through behaviors. And the volunteer work varies in size, shape, trends and motives from one society to another. In terms of size, it is less in periods of stability and calm, and increases in times of disasters and wars. Then in terms of form, it may be an effort or a donation of money. In terms of direction, it may be automatic, or directed by the State in social, educational, or developmental activities; and in terms of its motives, it may be psychological, social or political. As a result, it generates selfsatisfaction, God blessing, people’s happiness, and societal wellbeing.

Waqf Between the Past and Present

Abstract Waqf plays a very important role in Muslim societies. It has been the main source for various public services provided to communities. It has been marginalized as a mere charity, although it has historically been successful in producing sustainable income and reducing poverty levels in Muslim countries. Traditionally, the creation of Waqf is inculcated in Muslims’ culture, and included all walks of life. It has also contributed to the service of man in various areas of development. Nonetheless, in modern times, Waqf has seen a declining role, which raises a number of questions as to what factors actually led to an earlier growth of Waqf, and what was the factor associated with its later decline. This review propagates a historical narrative of Waqf, highlighting the reasons for its decline and the need for reform. The paper concludes that if Muslims have good governments that can manage the funds are transparent, reformulates the laws governing Waqf, and design an integrated network of sciences to monitor issues and problems; they can realistically revive the practice of Waqf. The proper management and disbursement of Waqf can become a great source of revenue for the Ummah.

The psychology theories of waqf-giving behaviors

Abstract. Waqf has been practiced among Muslims since long ago and many studies have been conducted on waqf in various sectors. Thus, this paper reviews the relevant literature on waqf as mechanism to know the giving behavior among Muslim. The prime objective is to study factors that influence the intention to participate in waqf together with the motivational factors that drive and direct once to act. The findings show that the theory of planned behavior combined with other fundamental behavior together with the four drives factors sorted from different studies can be used to explain the waqf-giving behaviors. The paper then developed and proposed a conceptual model to study human behavior. Such evaluations could serve as a guideline in understanding the behavior that needs to be instilled to increase giving behavior among Muslims. This paper presents a conceptual model of waqf-giving behaviors, which would be useful for further empirical research in this area.xa0 Keywords. Waqf, Motivational Factors, Theories of giving behavior, Wellbeing. JEL. D10, D11, Z12.

Sustainability achievement and estidama green building regulations in Abu Dhabi vision 2030

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE country and one of seven cities that composed the United Arab Emiratis. Abu Dhabi has a master plan for the future of the city in economic development capital 2030under the name of Abu Dhabi economic vision 2030 and the (Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Vision 2030).Abu Dhabi Urban planning cancel (UPC) drives and supports Abu Dhabi urban development strategy and transferring the vision 2030 physical settings and develops strategic development plans that create the guide principle that cascade over critical projects designed to shape the Emirate by a sustainable program under the name of Estidama. Estidama the Arabic world of sustainability is not only a rating method or something that people do, it`s a vision to achieve a new sustainable way of life in the UAE and Arab region. Estidama goal is to preserve and enrich Abu Dhabi physical and cultural identity and improving quality of live for residents in four equal pillars of sustainability: environment, economic, social and culture. The plan of Estidama in green building incorporates environmental considerations into every stage of building construction and focuses on design, construction, operation and maintenance phases. The aim of this paper is to review the Estidama pearl rating system (PRS) and to reveal how the green building system is suitable to develop and help the plan of Abu Dhabi (2030 vision) . It`s concluded that Estidama practice is an efficient tool in establishing the performance of residential building in the city of Abu Dhabi. Currently the research fields focus on developing a comfortable and energy efficient residential building design and also with construction sector through developing a building for the new generations. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n4s2p509

The psychological distress and coping mechanisms among intersexed individuals

Mental and physical wellbeing always determine the individualsability to live m eaningful and satisfying lives.Based on this fact we can declare that the birth of the intersexed/hermaphrodite child presents great clinical difficulties, psychological distress, and ethical issues for the clients and their families. As a matter of fact, the basic proble m

Belief, Certainty And Acceptance Therapy (Bcat)

This paper presents a relatively new approach to the psychological treatment of individuals with cancer, namely, Belief, Certainty, and Acceptance Therapy (BCAT). This therapeutic approach is a spiritually and religiously treatment that firstly aims at believing on God wills, by making patients sense and feel God’s ability to remove the harms from all being. Certainly, this therapeutic approach helps patients realize that when a person is inflicted with harm there is no one to remove it but God. As stated in the holy Quran (6:17) “And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him”. This belief come from human faith and their certainty that leads them accept any experience that he/she has no control over, and then take the action that is consistent with these beliefs. This is new therapeutic approach that might help the patients be satisfied with what they have been tested and then strengthen their spiritual coping strategies through accepting the disease and getting desirous toward God.