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Middle East Scholar Dec 2010

Middle East Scholar

News Releases

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Scriptural Pragmatism: A Response To The Roots And Hopes Of Scriptural Reasoning, Peter Ochs Dec 2010

Scriptural Pragmatism: A Response To The Roots And Hopes Of Scriptural Reasoning, Peter Ochs

Journal of Scriptural Reasoning

No abstract provided.


Faculty Notes - John Carroll University, John Carroll University Dec 2010

Faculty Notes - John Carroll University, John Carroll University

Faculty Notes - John Carroll University

December 2010, Volume 3, Issue 4


November 3, 2010 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina Nov 2010

November 3, 2010 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.


Markov Chain Analysis And Student Academic Progress: An Empirical Comparative Study, Shafiqah Alawadhi, Mokhtar Konsowa Nov 2010

Markov Chain Analysis And Student Academic Progress: An Empirical Comparative Study, Shafiqah Alawadhi, Mokhtar Konsowa

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

An application of Markov Chain Analysis of student flow at Kuwait University is presented based on a random sample of 1,100 students from the academic years 1996-1997 to 2004-2005. Results were obtained for each college and in total which allows for a comparative study. The students’ mean lifetimes in different levels of study in the colleges as well as the percentage of dropping out of the system are estimated.


Parallel Versus Perpendicular Plots, R.J. Raja Yusof, R. Zainuddin, Z. Mohd Yusoff Nov 2010

Parallel Versus Perpendicular Plots, R.J. Raja Yusof, R. Zainuddin, Z. Mohd Yusoff

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

A comparison study between parallel and perpendicular (scatter plot) plot visualization techniques are addressed. Comparison discussion focuses on the disadvantage and advantages of the two techniques and a GOMS analysis of the related tasks based on a system called the PaCQ interface.


The Alestle - Vol. 63 No. 6 - 09/23/2010, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sep 2010

The Alestle - Vol. 63 No. 6 - 09/23/2010, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Alestle

Vol. 63 No. 6


Eastern Progress - 16 Sep 2010, Eastern Kentucky University Sep 2010

Eastern Progress - 16 Sep 2010, Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Progress 2010-2011

No abstract provided.


The Carroll News- Vol. 87, No. 2, John Carroll University Sep 2010

The Carroll News- Vol. 87, No. 2, John Carroll University

The Carroll News

No abstract provided.


Transitions In Parenting Among Somali Refugee And Immigrant Families : Acculturation In The U.S. And The Preservation Of Traditional Culture And Values : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Judith Louise Wolf Sep 2010

Transitions In Parenting Among Somali Refugee And Immigrant Families : Acculturation In The U.S. And The Preservation Of Traditional Culture And Values : A Project Based Upon An Independent Investigation, Judith Louise Wolf

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

This qualitative study explores the changing experience of family life, acculturation, and preservation of traditional collectivist culture among Somali refugee and immigrant parents raising children in the United States. Resettlement in the U.S. forced many Somali refugees to transition to a new individualistic culture of family values markedly different from their own. Nine Somali refugee and immigrant mothers and fathers residing in Connecticut and western Massachusetts participated in the research. They answered open-ended interview questions focusing on the following topics: 1) Somali parenting styles and values, 2) the preservation of Somali language, identity, and Islam, 3) changes in family systems, …


Eastern Progress - 9 Sep 2010, Eastern Kentucky University Sep 2010

Eastern Progress - 9 Sep 2010, Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Progress 2010-2011

No abstract provided.


Kenyon Collegian - September 9, 2010 Sep 2010

Kenyon Collegian - September 9, 2010

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.


American Graffiti: Musings On The Ground Zero Mosque, Ibpp Editor Sep 2010

American Graffiti: Musings On The Ground Zero Mosque, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses reactions and parallels to a mosque proposed near the site of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in public discourse.


Kenyon Collegian - September 2, 2010 Sep 2010

Kenyon Collegian - September 2, 2010

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.


Trends In The Publication Of Refereed Journals In Spanish‐ And Portuguese‐Speaking Latin America, Jorge Enrique Delgado Sep 2010

Trends In The Publication Of Refereed Journals In Spanish‐ And Portuguese‐Speaking Latin America, Jorge Enrique Delgado

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.


Review Of "Transnational Muslims In American Society" By A. Mccloud, Tariq Al-Jamil Aug 2010

Review Of "Transnational Muslims In American Society" By A. Mccloud, Tariq Al-Jamil

Religion Faculty Works

No abstract provided.


The Taifa Of Denia And The Medieval Mediterranean, Travis Bruce Aug 2010

The Taifa Of Denia And The Medieval Mediterranean, Travis Bruce

Dissertations

This dissertation treats the Muslim kingdom of Denia on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Through a singular political program, the eleventh-century rulers of Denia created a maritime kingdom based on the resources and networks of the Mediterranean. Denia played a unique role as a Mediterranean polity, developing economic links with Christian Barcelona, Sardinia, Pisa and Genoa that would connect Muslim and Christian populations over several centuries. The dissertation demonstrates the importance of economics in the Muslim-Christian relations of the western Mediterranean using Latin archival documents, Latin and Arabic narrative sources, and archaeological and numismatic evidence. It explores the extent to which …


Tradisi, Ekonomi-Politik, Dan Toleransi Yogyakarta, Diatyka Widya Jul 2010

Tradisi, Ekonomi-Politik, Dan Toleransi Yogyakarta, Diatyka Widya

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

This article aims to illustrate that cultural reproduction is always in the interplay with politic and economic system within societal structure. Therefore, the effort to understand the meaning of cultural symbol has to be accompanied by the attempt to explore the political and economic interests that shape the cultural practices. The Yogyakarta people undoubtedly perceive religion practices as more than cultural practices. The article will demonstrate that dispute in religious matters have never become the main trigger of conflict between religious groups. In most cases, the tension is driven by the clash of political and economic interests between the dominant …


Social Intervention For The Hard Core Poor: An Islamic Perspective, Sabitha Marican, Asmak Ab Rahman Jul 2010

Social Intervention For The Hard Core Poor: An Islamic Perspective, Sabitha Marican, Asmak Ab Rahman

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This paper will focus on social intervention for the Muslim hard core poor. Social intervention is defined as the planned human activity that intervenes in and possibly alters the social environment. This study was conducted on the hard core poor whereby data was collected through a questionnaire using non-random sampling of 294 respondents from all states in Malaysia. The objective of the study is to determine the different types of aid received by the hard core poor and its implication on the state of their welfare. Findings indicate that a majority of the respondents received help in various forms from …


Sustainable Economic Development : Concept, Principles And Management From Islamic Perspective, Patmawati Ibrahim, Asmak Ab Rahman, Siti Arni Basir Jul 2010

Sustainable Economic Development : Concept, Principles And Management From Islamic Perspective, Patmawati Ibrahim, Asmak Ab Rahman, Siti Arni Basir

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The basic concern of development in Islamic economic system is on human welfare. This is in line with the very basic objective of Islamic jurisprudence (Shari’ah ) which puts important to the welfare of the people and their relief from hardship. Economic development should be consistent with this central objective of shari`ah. The center for development process in Islam relies on man as an economic agent. It is man to be educated on the entire development process by integrating sosial development, economic development and environmental conservation and protection. This paper attempts to explain the concept, principles and management of sustainable …


The Labyrinth Of Philosophy In Islam, Nader El-Bizri Jul 2010

The Labyrinth Of Philosophy In Islam, Nader El-Bizri

Comparative Philosophy

This paper focuses on the methodological issues related to the obstacles and potential horizons of approaching the philosophical traditions in Islam from the standpoint of comparative studies in philosophy, while also presenting selected case-studies that may potentially illustrate some of the possibilities of renewing the impetus of a philosophical thought that is inspired by Islamic intellectual history. This line of inquiry is divided into two parts: the first deals with questions of methodology, and the second focuses on ontology and phenomenology of perception, by way of offering pathways in investigating the history of philosophical and scientific ideas in Islam from …


Whole Set Of Volume 1 No 2 (2010) Of Comparative Philosophy, Comparative Philosophy Jul 2010

Whole Set Of Volume 1 No 2 (2010) Of Comparative Philosophy, Comparative Philosophy

Comparative Philosophy

No abstract provided.


Annual Report, 2010, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. J. William Fulbright College Of Arts And Sciences. King Fahd Center For Middle East Studies Jul 2010

Annual Report, 2010, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. J. William Fulbright College Of Arts And Sciences. King Fahd Center For Middle East Studies

King Fahd Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies Annual Report

Program Director: Tom Paradise, 2005-2009; Joel Gordon, 2009-


Availability And Use Of Audiovisual And Electronic Resources By Distance Learning Students In Nigerian Universities: A Case Study Of National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Ibadan Study Centre, Kolawole Akinjide Aramide, Omolara M. Bolarinwa Jun 2010

Availability And Use Of Audiovisual And Electronic Resources By Distance Learning Students In Nigerian Universities: A Case Study Of National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Ibadan Study Centre, Kolawole Akinjide Aramide, Omolara M. Bolarinwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the availability and use of audiovisual and electronic resources by distance learning students at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). A questionnaire was administered tothe distance learning students selected across the various departments of the NOUN. The findings revealed that even though NOUN made provision for audiovisual and electronic resources for students' use, a majority of the audiovisual and electronic resources are available through personal provision by the students.The study also revealed regular use of audiovisual and electronic resources by the distance learning students. Constraints on use include poor power supply, poor infrastructure, lack of adequate …


M-Learning Curriculum Design For Secondary School: A Needs Analysis, A.S. Shuib, Saedah Siraj, M.R.T.L. Abdullah Jun 2010

M-Learning Curriculum Design For Secondary School: A Needs Analysis, A.S. Shuib, Saedah Siraj, M.R.T.L. Abdullah

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The learning society has currently transformed from ‘wired society’ to become ‘mobile society’ which is facilitated by wireless network. To suit to this new paradigm, mlearning was given birth and rapidly building its prospect to be included in the future curriculum. Research and studies on mlearning spruced up in numerous aspects but there is still scarcity in studies on curriculum design of m-learning. This study is a part of an ongoing bigger study probing into the m-learning curriculum for secondary schools. The paper reports on the first phase of the study which aims to probe into the needs of curriculum …


The Impact Of Authoritarian Systems On The Rise Of Transnational Islamist Movements: Egypt, Saudi Arabia & The Path To Al Qaeda, Rehab El-Bakry Jun 2010

The Impact Of Authoritarian Systems On The Rise Of Transnational Islamist Movements: Egypt, Saudi Arabia & The Path To Al Qaeda, Rehab El-Bakry

Theses and Dissertations

The events of September 11, 2001 have had a profound impact on the world we live in today. Not only have they changed the perception of rights and freedoms in both the developed and developing worlds, but these events brought violent political Islamist movements from the fringes of international politics to the forefront of world politics. Suddenly movements that were once seen as an issue for the Muslim world became a concern for countries worldwide as they struggled to understand the causes behind the rise of Islamist violence and figure out ways to address it. By and large, Islamist movements, …


Penguasaan Membaca Teks Arab Di Kalangan Guru Pelatih., Sabri Ahmad Zabidi May 2010

Penguasaan Membaca Teks Arab Di Kalangan Guru Pelatih., Sabri Ahmad Zabidi

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study examines the training teachers’ acquisition level of reading Arabic text. In this study, the acquisitional level is obtained based on two categories; the level of thinking while reading Arabic text and the level of comprehension of the reading text. It also analyses the correlation between the level of these two categories. Data is collected from 135 training teachers in two programmes; PPISMP and PISMP (IPGM), majoring Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in IPG Kampus Pendidikan Islam, Bangi. The instrument used to measure the thinking level is questionnaire, while the level of comprehension is collected from results they obtained …


Analisis Gaya Bahasa Pujian Dan Celaan Dalam Al-Quran., Azhari Hamzah May 2010

Analisis Gaya Bahasa Pujian Dan Celaan Dalam Al-Quran., Azhari Hamzah

Student Works (2010-2019)

This research is done to study, analyse and explain one important aspect of the Arabic Language, which is the Glorifying and Reprimanding Language Style. In this research the writer chooses all the glorifying and reprimanding verses in the Holy al- Quran. There are two types of glorifying and reprimanding language style in the al- Quran, the written and the unwritten. The written type of glorifying and reprimanding is syntax studies while the unwritten type is semantic. The focus of this research is only on the written type. Therefore, it is done based on the Arabic Language syntax. This research divides …


Analisis Isti'arah Dalam Kitab Riya:D Al-Sa:Lihi:N., Mohamad Syukri Abdul Rahman May 2010

Analisis Isti'arah Dalam Kitab Riya:D Al-Sa:Lihi:N., Mohamad Syukri Abdul Rahman

Student Works (2010-2019)

This research studies the concept of al-’Istica:rat in the hadith in Riya:d al-Sa:lihi:n. In general it concerned with the rhetoric of the Prophetic tradition particularly the concept of al-’Istica:rat and its impact in understanding the meaning of the Tradition among Muslim scholars in Peninsular Malaysia. It covers all aspects of the study; the theoretical and the analytical aspects as well as the field research. As for the theoretical aspect of the study, it discusses the important aspects of the rhetoric of the hadith. Among others, it discusses the definition of al-Baya:n al-Nabawiyy and the characteristic and the speciality of …


Analisis Gaya Syart Dalam Surah Al-Isra'., Syed Nazir Syed Ibrahim May 2010

Analisis Gaya Syart Dalam Surah Al-Isra'., Syed Nazir Syed Ibrahim

Student Works (2010-2019)

This is a research into Arabic syntax. It is a library research in its entirety for the purpose of getting a closer glimpse of the functions and applications of the syart particles. The forms of syart phrases and their responses in this language style are also investigated. The analysis of surah al-Isra’ provides a very clear evident of how this language style is very open and is widely utilized be it in the al-Quran or in conversations. The views and opinions of past and present grammarians that are forwarded in the discussion into the basic theory are meant to provide …