@conference{Hashim2017353,
title = {Religious Perceptions on Use of Humanoid for Spiritual Augmentation of Children with Autism},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof and N L Z Bahrin},
editor = {Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016125089&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.233&partnerID=40&md5=8aa41b85cc270c8bb0dd515d054df547},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.233},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {105},
pages = {353-358},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {In the study of theology relevant to contemporary advances in science and technology, the underpinnings with regards to the religious and spiritual outcomes have to be considered. In the case of humanoids for spiritual augmentation of children with various brain impairments, the religious implications to the children and their families require adequate support prior to the sessions. Hence, this paper provides a review of a monotheistic religion, Islam, that is, the perceptions on the use of robots for spiritual augmentation of special-needs children within the context of the Islamic faith. This is important to teachers and researchers in anticipating better outcomes and in contradicting the debate on psychedelic consequences. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 2},
keywords = {Autism, Diseases, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Islam, Religion, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Spirituality, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Hashim2015355,
title = {Using Assistive Technology for Spiritual Enhancement of Brain-Impaired Children},
author = {R Hashim and S F Mahamood and H Yussof and A F Aziz},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962844527&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.308&partnerID=40&md5=b3b24fba9a4aa4b03baa93853ad99bfd},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.308},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {355-359},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the feasibility of using assistive technology for spiritual enhancement of brain-impaired children. The assistive technology in this case is the humanoid robot. A qualitative approach was employed where the sample size was twenty teachers based at a special education primary school in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Data were collected through interviews using a semi-structured interview guideline. From the analyses of the interview transcripts, the findings suggested that the teachers are optimistic on the use of humanoids to enhance the children's spiritual or religious knowledge, in particular, the repetitive motions in praying and memorizing the verses from the Quran. It is important to note that the teachers and school children are all of the Islamic faith. Although the study suggests a positive influence of humanoids for spiritual enhancement, more research is needed in this area to provide empirical evidence on assistive technology for brain-impaired children, especially those suffering from autism.},
note = {cited By 3},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive Technology, Education, Intelligent Control, Islam, Pedagogy, Qualitative Approach, Repetitive Motions, Robotics, Semi Structured Interviews, Smart Sensors, Special Education, Spirituality, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}