Societies all over the world have used education as the instrument for the national development while students' academic performance has the real impact on their professional career development. There are many factors which can directly affect students' academic performance. However, after extensive reviews of the past literatures, the researchers argued that time management and external motivation have relatively higher influences on students' academic performance. The quantitative questionnaire survey method was employed for this study. The findings of the study indicated that there is a significant and positive relationship between time management and students' academic performance. In the light of the findings, we discuss the importance of time management in order to improve students' academic performance. Implications, suggestions and recommendations for students, parents, policy makers and educational stakeholders were discussed.Needless to say that the university student is working hard in order to achieve best results in terms of grade point average at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels due to the extreme difficulty in job search competition in the labour market after their graduation. For the case of public universities in Malaysia, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) was selected where in most cases students are required to take six to seven subjects for each semester of 14 weeks excluding revision/examination weeks. This is quite tight schedule and burdensome especially for those who do not have outstanding photographic memory. As a result, time management is one of the critical factors which will directly influence student academic performance. A proper time management skill may help university students especially UUM students to overcome and manage the tight schedule effectively. www.ccsenet.org/ass

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The art of barzanji and marhaban is included in the sound art of Islamic heritage. It has long been practiced by the Muslim community in certain occasions. The art of barzanji and marhaban is a series of poems about the story of Rasulullah SAW which are presented with its own rhythm. This practice has good implications for the appreciation of the sirah of Rasulullah SAW and is able to foster unity among the community. However, recent developments have found that the practice of barzanji and marhaban is increasingly eroded in society. This article explains about the history and role of the art of barzanji and marhaban. Several suggestions were also put forward to strengthen the art of barzanji and marhaban so that it can continue to be practiced in society. Keywords: barzanji, marhaban, sound art of Islamic.   Seni barzanji dan marhaban adalah termasuk dalam  seni suara warisan Islam. Ianya telah lama diamalkan oleh masyarakat Islam dalam majlis-majlis tertentu. Seni barzanji dan marhaban adalah rangkaian puisi tentang kisah Rasulullah s.a.w yang disampaikan dengan iramanya yang tersendiri. Amalan ini memberikan implikasi yang baik kepada penghayatan sirah Rasulullah s.a.w serta mampu memupuk perpaduan di kalangan masyarakat.  Namun, perkembangan terkini mendapati amalan barzanji dan marhaban semakin terhakis dalam masyarakat. Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang sejarah dan peranan seni barzanji dan marhaban. Beberapa cadangan turut dikemukakan bagi memperkasakan seni barzanji dan marhaban agar terus diamalkan dalam masyarakat.   Katakunci: barzanji, marhaban, seni suara, warisan Islam, barzanji dan marhaban