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Establishing Construct Validity And Reliability: Pilot Testing Of A Qualitative Interview For Research In Takaful (Islamic Insurance), Maryam Dikko Mar 2016

Establishing Construct Validity And Reliability: Pilot Testing Of A Qualitative Interview For Research In Takaful (Islamic Insurance), Maryam Dikko

The Qualitative Report

This paper describes the process of the conduct of preliminary tests to determine the construct and content validity of the chosen data collection method for a study into the relationship between Islamic principles and objectives, Islamic financial law and takaful (slamic Insurance) operations and practices in Nigeria. Semi-structured interviews were tested on a select group of respondents mirroring the intended subjects in the field. The pilot test showed the construct to be both valid and reliable while giving the opportunity to insert refinements to the research tool.


Tin Star Development Llc Order On Defendants' Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, Or In The Alternative, Motions For More Definite Statement, John J. Goger Mar 2016

Tin Star Development Llc Order On Defendants' Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, Or In The Alternative, Motions For More Definite Statement, John J. Goger

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.


2016-March-11-Killmeyer Talk, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-11-Killmeyer Talk, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


The Function And Format Of Bills Of Quantities:An Irish Context, Tony Cunningham Mar 2016

The Function And Format Of Bills Of Quantities:An Irish Context, Tony Cunningham

Other Resources

The production of bills of quantities as a means of obtaining tenders has traditionally been viewed as a primary function of the quantity surveying profession.

This study investigates the function and format of bills of quantities in the Irish context. It explains the nature of bills, how they are compiled, and identifies the situations in which they may be used. The primary functions of the bill as a means of obtaining tenders and its status as a contract document are explored. The study also addresses particular aspects of the bill which may aid the effective management of construction projects for …


Nasdaq To Acquire Ise, Steven D. Dolvin Mar 2016

Nasdaq To Acquire Ise, Steven D. Dolvin

All Chapters

Nasdaq is set to acquire the International Securities Exchange (ISE). The combined firm will manage six exchanges, representing 38 percent of US options trading. This will surpass the CBOE, which manages about 27 percent of the option trading market. See article here, Bloomberg.


2016-March-10-Embers, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-10-Embers, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-March-10-Acl Spring Classes, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-10-Acl Spring Classes, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-March-10-Bucsworth Imc Seminar, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-10-Bucsworth Imc Seminar, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-March-10-Henderson Talk, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-10-Henderson Talk, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-03-10 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Mar 2016

2016-03-10 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate Newsletter for March 10, 2016.


2016-03-10 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council. Mar 2016

2016-03-10 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council.

Faculty Senate Records

General Education Council meeting minutes from March 10, 2016.


An Innovative Education And Training Model For The Airline Industry: Ipop (Industry-Purdue Opportunity Pipeline), John Wensveen Mar 2016

An Innovative Education And Training Model For The Airline Industry: Ipop (Industry-Purdue Opportunity Pipeline), John Wensveen

Purdue Road School

iPOP is an innovative education and training model that provides: affordability and accessibility, STEM leadership, world-changing research, and transformative education. The iPOP model is based on industry partnerships with the creation of a branded entity between the academic school/department and individual partners/supporting units. Physical and virtual learning environments are created providing education and training to university students and employees at the industry partners via two pipelines (University Student Pipeline and Industry Partner Pipeline).


Recreation Administration Ranked 17th In Country By College Values Online, Lindenwood University Mar 2016

Recreation Administration Ranked 17th In Country By College Values Online, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.


Men's Ice Hockey Wins National Championship, Lindenwood University Mar 2016

Men's Ice Hockey Wins National Championship, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.


Morris Hardwick Order On Motion For Protective Order, Melvin K. Westmoreland Mar 2016

Morris Hardwick Order On Motion For Protective Order, Melvin K. Westmoreland

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.


2016-March-09-Rhat Event, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-09-Rhat Event, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Community Involvement Within Your Organization, Chris Gale, Mark Jacob Mar 2016

Community Involvement Within Your Organization, Chris Gale, Mark Jacob

Purdue Road School

Active community involvement programs within your organization allow the engineering community to serve one another while promoting a positive work environment and strengthening the communities that are being served. Various community involvement programs will be presented that provide positive mentoring skills and/or public service to various organizations. Ongoing community involvement programs in two large organizations will be presented. Time will be allowed for questions and further dialogue on individual program successes.


Indiana Transportation Funding Update, Dan Brassard Mar 2016

Indiana Transportation Funding Update, Dan Brassard

Purdue Road School

This presentation will provide an update on the current and future state of Indiana’s transportation funding.


Target Date Funds And Dollar Cost Averaging, Steven D. Dolvin Mar 2016

Target Date Funds And Dollar Cost Averaging, Steven D. Dolvin

All Chapters

Target Date Funds simplify the investment process for investors, as such funds oversee changing asset allocations through time. A secondary benefit is that with these "set it and forget it" funds, investors are less likely to try to time the market. This is good since such activity generally hurts (rather than helps) most investors. In fact, staying the course allows investors to benefit from downside market volatility, as continued investment enables investors to buy more shares at lower prices, so-called dollar cost averaging. See article here, WSJ.


2016-March-08-Tour De France Cooking, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-08-Tour De France Cooking, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Managing Your Professional Identity: Leveraging Social Media And Emerging Metrics To Demonstrate Professional Impact, Megan R. Sapp Nelson Mar 2016

Managing Your Professional Identity: Leveraging Social Media And Emerging Metrics To Demonstrate Professional Impact, Megan R. Sapp Nelson

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

This session will assist graduate students to deliberately develop an online professional identity that will uniquely identify them as an academic as well as positively highlight their personal strengths.

Students will walk away with a plan to create a unique professional identifier and an understanding of how to measure the impact of online scholarly communication.

Topics included are:

ORCID ID

social media, such as LinkedIn & ResearchGate

Alternative Metrics (Altmetrics), such has Kudos, ImpactStory, & AltMetric

Data repositories, such as GitHub & FigShare


2016-03-08 Senate Budget Solutions List, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Mar 2016

2016-03-08 Senate Budget Solutions List, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Senate Budget Solutions List submitted on March 8, 2016.


Ada News - 03/07/2016, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Mar 2016

Ada News - 03/07/2016, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Dong Feng Fang Order On Motions To Dismiss, Melvin K. Westmoreland Mar 2016

Dong Feng Fang Order On Motions To Dismiss, Melvin K. Westmoreland

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.


2016-March-07-Meng Zhang, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-07-Meng Zhang, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-March-07-Push Physical Theatre, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-07-Push Physical Theatre, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-March-07-Shayla Atkins, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Mar 2016

2016-March-07-Shayla Atkins, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2016-03-07 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Mar 2016

2016-03-07 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter for March 7, 2016.


2016-03-07 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Mar 2016

2016-03-07 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes for March 7, 2016.


Online Certificate In Social Innovation: Enabling Diverse Students To Go From “I Care” To “I Can”, Jacen Greene, Cynthia Cooper, Impact Entrepreneurs, School Of Business Administration, Portland State University Mar 2016

Online Certificate In Social Innovation: Enabling Diverse Students To Go From “I Care” To “I Can”, Jacen Greene, Cynthia Cooper, Impact Entrepreneurs, School Of Business Administration, Portland State University

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

Social entrepreneurs aim to solve persistent social and environmental problems by creating high-impact organizations. Designing entrepreneurial solutions to complex problems requires the application of systems thinking, leadership, design thinking, and business acumen. However, these skills are not quickly or easily gained in the normal course of entrepreneurship. Social innovators worldwide typically work in isolation and with little preparation, often not realizing there are disciplined approaches to creating and deploying effective social enterprises and that there are thousands of others like them. Recognizing these realities, the Portland State University (PSU) School of Business Administration’s Business of Social Innovation Certificate reaches diverse, …