• List of Articles Malaysia

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        1 - Disputes and lawsuits arising from Murabahah contract in Iranian and malaysian jurisprudence
        mohsen pahlevani pezhman pirouzy ali zare
        The murabaha is one of the Islamic contracts and it is a type of sale contract, which is annexed to the third chapter of the law of usury-free banking system (approved on 1362), according to the article 98 of the fifth development plan (approved on 1389). The conflicts More
        The murabaha is one of the Islamic contracts and it is a type of sale contract, which is annexed to the third chapter of the law of usury-free banking system (approved on 1362), according to the article 98 of the fifth development plan (approved on 1389). The conflicts between the payer and receiver of the facility is a common thing because of the extent of transactions in this district; but financial institutes insert some imposed restrictions and conditions that the applicants have no choice except accepting the conditions in the contract. The question is whether with these imposed conditions, it is possible to file a lawsuit and enforce the rights related to the resulting disputes in the legal system and courts of Iran and Malaysia? This research using descriptive, analytical and comparative method and document collection of information, concluded that the murabaha contracts of Iranian banks with individuals include imposed conditions that prevent protesters from suing such contracts. Also in Malaysian judicial system, while emphasizing the contractual terms, if the terms of the contract are unfair to one party, the courts will set aside the said contract and decide with observance of justice, however in case of conflict between sharia rules and federal laws, the judges use the federal law as the criterion of action. It is necessary to amend the current procedure of banks and review the imposed conditions contained in the murabaha contract, to file a lawsuit and fulfill the rights of individuals and execution of justice Manuscript profile
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        2 - Quality of life public librarians Malaysia and Iran during the years 1385-1390: a comparative study
        Faezeh Farhoodi
        Purpose: the purpose of this study is comparative study quality of life for public librarians in Iran and Malaysia during the years 1385-1390. Methodology: Survey-analytics method has been used. 100 public librarians Malaysia and 100 public librarians Iran has been sele More
        Purpose: the purpose of this study is comparative study quality of life for public librarians in Iran and Malaysia during the years 1385-1390. Methodology: Survey-analytics method has been used. 100 public librarians Malaysia and 100 public librarians Iran has been selected by  Random Sampling. World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL) (summarized form with 26 questions) has been used and sent to librarians in Iran and Malaysia by Email (English version for librarians Malaysia). Questions were summarized to general area quality of life and 24 slight areas that include 6 factors: physically, psychologically, independent levels, social communications, environmental communications and intellectual interests. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics average and standard deviation and analytical statistics, Pearson correlation test and T test by SPSS. Findings: findings showed that the lowest factor quality of life in Iran is  “independent levels” (average 6/35), in Malaysia is “intellectual interests” (average 5/22) and the highest factor quality of life in Iran is “intellectual interests” (average 17/65) and in Malaysia is “psychologically” (average 33/47). Total factors quality of life have high average in Malaysia's librarians except factors "intellectual interests" and "social communications" (average in Malaysia respectively 5/22 and 5/32), (average in Malaysia respectively 17/65 and 8/30). Results: conclusions of this research showed that generally quality of life during the years 1385-1390 in public librarians Malaysia is higher than public librarians Iran. The lowest subsets quality of life in Iran were “feeling of security”, “financing”, “accessing to information” and “social protection”. There were the Lowest correlation between 2 factors “social communications” and “physically” in Iran and Malaysia. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Comparing the Role of Elites in the Process of Economic Development of Iran and Malaysia with an Emphasis on the Theory of Adrian Leftwich
        Rahim eini reza delavari
        The purpose of this study is to compare the economic performance of Mahathir Bin Mohamad’s government in Malaysia and Seyyed Mohammad Khatami’s in the Islamic Republic of Iran based on “Adrian Leftwich's” theory of the role of political structure More
        The purpose of this study is to compare the economic performance of Mahathir Bin Mohamad’s government in Malaysia and Seyyed Mohammad Khatami’s in the Islamic Republic of Iran based on “Adrian Leftwich's” theory of the role of political structure and government in the economic growth and development of countries. The present study’s research method is library research and descriptive analytical research. Considering the common points in the thoughts of Seyyed Mohammad Khatami and Mahathir Bin Mohamad on economic development, this study examines the reasons behind the weaker performance of Seyyed Mohammad Khatami compared with his counterpart in Malaysia. The findings suggest that, despite Khatami's and Mahatir Bin Mohammad's similar economic views, Khatami was unable to fully implement his economic plans due to the lack of authority and power of the president in determining the economic policies of Iran. While the political structure and compliance of other Malaysian political institutions from Mahathir Bin Mohamad led him to move Malaysia towards economic development using his economic plans. Therefore, Iran's economic development requires a national consensus and support for established economic policies. In sum, economic development requires a calm and low-tension environment, the internal solidarity among the elite of the community, political and religious pluralism, political stability, and a culture of collective efforts. Manuscript profile
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        4 - A Comparative Study of the Components of Economic Development in the Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia
        Mahmood Baharloo Majid Abbasi Garineh Keshishyan Siraki Ali Adami
        The purpose of this study is to compare the government and economic development programs in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia. Understanding the pillars of power and government and its characteristics in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia, recognizing the More
        The purpose of this study is to compare the government and economic development programs in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia. Understanding the pillars of power and government and its characteristics in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia, recognizing the similarities and differences between the factors of progress and development in Iran and Malaysia, understanding the Malaysian development model of Mahathir Mohammad and the Islamic Republic of Iran and providing appropriate strategies for further development and progress in the Republic Islamic Iran are of the other objectives of this research.The research method was analytical-comparative and the results showed that the Islamic Republic of Iran during Hashemi Rafsanjani (1989-1997) with the implementation of the first 5-year development plan and with the emphasis on open economic policy, mostly considered the economic development of the country, but less attention was paid to socio-cultural issues; and Seyyed Mohammad Khatami (2005-2007) while expanding relations with foreign countries, focused more on political development and strengthening of civil institutions inside the country. In both periods, the program was not implemented precisely and parts of it were implemented in accordance with the discourse of governments.But Malaysia during the reign of Mahathir Mohamad succeeded in pursuing its economic growth and development in the best possible way due to: first, following Japan and South Korea models and relying on the policy of having an attitude to the East, and second, creating a legitimate bureaucratic power and a fully developed government, which is measured by the credibility of political experts and scholars. Third, with precise planning and commitment to the program, and fourth, developing relations with neighboring countries and major powers such as the United States to attract foreign investment.   Manuscript profile
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        5 - The Comparsion the Personality Traits Between Iranian and Malaysian Students
        سیدحمید آتش پور مهرداد حسینی نفیسه کنعانی نرگس سلک محمدرضا صمصام شریعت
          The aim of the present study was to compare the personality traits between Iranian and Malaysian students. The study population included all students of Islamic Azad university branch Khorasgan, Iran , and Putra university in Malaysia from whom 400 Iranian students an More
          The aim of the present study was to compare the personality traits between Iranian and Malaysian students. The study population included all students of Islamic Azad university branch Khorasgan, Iran , and Putra university in Malaysia from whom 400 Iranian students and 400 Malaysian students, overall 800 individuals, were selected as the sample. The research tool was NEO PI-60 questionnaire, which was submitted in both Persian (for Iraninan students) and English (for Malaysiam students) languages. Statistical analysis was performed by using analysis of covariance. Regarding gender and age as confounding variables, the Iranian and Malaysian students showed significant differences in the Neurotism and Extraversion dimensions (P < 0.01). Results indicated that Neurotism and Extraversion levels in the Malaysian students were more than the Iranian students (P < 0.01). Manuscript profile
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        6 - An overview of urban planning experiences in Kuala Lumpur with emphasis on wayfinding
        Shima Abedi Elham Honarmand
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        7 - Integrating Maintenance Management System in IBS Building Projects: A Qualitative Study
        Zul-Atfi Ismail
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        8 - Absorptive Capacity Effects on the Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Malaysia
        Siti Norbaya Yahaya Mohd Hafiz Bakar Nusaibah Mansor Amiruddin Ahamat
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        9 - State and Political Development in Malaysia
        Reza Shirzadi
        Malaysia is one of the Asian southeast countries which began its socioeconomic development after the Second World War and particularly during 1970&rsquo;s. This country applied the exact economic management and used the development experience of the first generation in More
        Malaysia is one of the Asian southeast countries which began its socioeconomic development after the Second World War and particularly during 1970&rsquo;s. This country applied the exact economic management and used the development experience of the first generation in the region (Japan and south Korea), foreign investment and free enterprise system in its road to development and it is today one of the developed Muslim nations. Though, this nations, as of yet, is not politically as democratic as developed nations, however, it increasingly marching toward a more democratic political system. This article aims to present argument on the process of economic and political development Malaysia Manuscript profile
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        10 - The Impact of Street Accessibility on Community Relations and Health in Residential Neighbourhoods (Case Study: Penang, Malaysia)
        Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki Mahsan Zareei
        Increasing community relations in residential neighbourhoods is part of mechanisms of improving residents&rsquo; health and wellbeing. It provides a great opportunity for designers and planners to achieve high quality and sustainable residential developments. Certain ch More
        Increasing community relations in residential neighbourhoods is part of mechanisms of improving residents&rsquo; health and wellbeing. It provides a great opportunity for designers and planners to achieve high quality and sustainable residential developments. Certain characteristics of the neighbourhood can affect residents&rsquo; behaviour in the neighbourhood environment. The current study focuses on the impact of street permeability and accessibility on residents&rsquo; social cohesion and health in a sample of 271 residents in Penang, Malaysia. The study is quantitative in nature and is based on both descriptive and inferential statistics. The required information was collected based on on-site observation and a questionnaire survey. Four research hypotheses were advanced and tested using the structural equation modelling on a priori hypothesised conceptual model. We also investigated the mediating effect of social cohesion on the relationship between permeability and health. This study employed the structural equation modelling approach to analyse the data using SPSS and AMOS software. The results of analysis indicated that permeability has significant impacts on social cohesion and health. Findings also indicated that social cohesion mediates the relationship between permeability and health. Residents living in highly permeable streets are more likely to receive a low social cohesion and health, meaning that those living in cul-de-sacs perceived higher levels of social cohesion and subsequently, higher health than those living in through roads. This suggests that road hierarchy in residential areas has positive impact on social cohesion and health. Therefore, based on the study findings, we suggest that local planning authorities need to pay attention to some important matters of neighbourhoods such as street permeability and road hierarchy. Manuscript profile
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        11 - The study of the process and components that affect the development of educational objectives of primary education in Iran, Germany and Malaysia
        Ali ile saadatmand gholamreza veysi
        The purpose of the study is to examine the process and components that influence the development of educational goals in Iran, Germany and Malaysia. The method The method of this research is descriptive-analytic, which is based on the four-step approach (description, in More
        The purpose of the study is to examine the process and components that influence the development of educational goals in Iran, Germany and Malaysia. The method The method of this research is descriptive-analytic, which is based on the four-step approach (description, interpretation, adjacency, and comparison), George F. Bardy. The statistical population is determined at the macro level (country) and selected samples are three countries: Iran, Germany and Malaysia. So far, in all three countries, educational goals have been formulated in upstream councils that are concentrated in Iran, and in Germany they are Iran, Germany and Malaysia. So far, in all three countries, educational goals have been formulated in upstream councils that are concentrated in Iran, and in Germany they are less focused, and in Malaysia it is a combination of both. In Germany, the process of compilation of more and more goals has been from the bottom up and in Iran from the top to bottom; this model can also be used in combination with Iran, which is the role of provincial education councils based on councils of primary and secondary education teachers. This process is getting better and the process is getting better. The components of elementary education show that in the education of Iran, the most important components in this field are ideological components such as Quranic verses and traditions,.The result of this research is that managers and authorities should consider regional requirements, along with upstream documents, in formulating the goals of primary education Manuscript profile
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        12 - The Role of Government in Economic Development; A Comparative Study between Iran and Malaysia During (1981-2003)
        Mahmoud Baharloo Majid Abbasi Ali Adami
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        13 - Evaluation of antimicrobial potentiality and type-I polyketide synthase and nonribosomal peptide synthetase biosynthetic genes from some marine actinomycetes
        Fatemeh shayesteh Nur Syuhana Binti Zakaria Gires Usup Asmat Ahmad
        Background and Objectives: Actinomycetes are commonly known as exceptionally prolific source of secondary metabolites with diverse biological activities. The aim of this study was to identify some actinomycete isolates from Malaysia marine environment and evaluate for t More
        Background and Objectives: Actinomycetes are commonly known as exceptionally prolific source of secondary metabolites with diverse biological activities. The aim of this study was to identify some actinomycete isolates from Malaysia marine environment and evaluate for type-I polyketide synthase (PKS-I) and nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) genes as well as antimicrobial activity. Materials and Methods: Selected isolates were identified based on their morphology and molecular properties. PKS-I and NRPS genes were detected using specific primers and the potential of their antimicrobial activity was investigated by disc diffusion method.Results: The isolates varied morphologically on the basis of colony morphology, spore chain shape, aerial and substrate mycelium formation. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequences analysis, isolates Sdstm3k, Sdtm108 and Sdts4 were highly similar to Streptomyces sp. (95 %), whereas isolates Bvpd17e and SctgJI demonstrated highest similarity to Micrococcus sp. M2-19 (99 %) and Micrococcus leteus (95 %) respectively. While isolate Sdsb2k1a and Sdts46 were unidentified. The detection of PKS-I and NRPS genes revealed that only isolates SctgJI and Sdsb2k1a had both genes. Isolates Streptomyces sp. Sdst3k1 and Streptomyces sp. Sdts4 demonstrated the strongest and broadest spectrum of antimicrobial activity against 10 human pathogens tested. Conclusion: The present study indicated that actinomycetes isolated from marine environment in Malaysia can be a good source of the discovery of new bioactive compounds. Manuscript profile
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        14 - The Features of Malaysia’s Process of Economic Development (1980-2010)
        Reza Aghaee Mezerji mehdi feizi
        AbstractSusceptibility to development requires domestic policy-making which would be consistent with the integrated global economy. By drawing on the Leftwich&rsquo;s Developmental State theory as a theoretical approach, this study aims to assess the role of internation More
        AbstractSusceptibility to development requires domestic policy-making which would be consistent with the integrated global economy. By drawing on the Leftwich&rsquo;s Developmental State theory as a theoretical approach, this study aims to assess the role of international environment as well as the foreign policy of Malaysia in the process of Malaysia&rsquo;s economic development. This paper will respond to a question: What are the features of Malaysia&rsquo;s international environment and, its foreign policy as well in its process of economic development. This research presumes that some contributing features and factors to economic development such as favorable international environment and also peaceful foreign policy activism (developmental foreign policy) were instrumental in Malaysia&rsquo;s prosperity in its way to economic development. The research method used in this paper is the comparative (multivariate time series) method. Data gathering method is based on library sources. The main findings of this study indicate that susceptibility to development is possible through peaceful foreign policy as well as cooperative utilization of the international system in the era of globalization. Manuscript profile