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A World Wide Web Site Of Special Education Law For Educators In Illinois, Roger L. Epperson

Masters Theses

Any educational decision regarding evaluation, placement, or instruction of special education students involves legal liability and accountability for a school district. Without the special education legal knowledge from primary legal sources needed to make prudent education decisions, school districts are vulnerable to legal challenges. Too often, educators provide services to special education students without critical knowledge of the educators' role in the special education legal process.

In this study, just the preliminary phase of constructing a special education law World Wide Web (W3) site for Illinois educators was considered. There were two objectives in this study. The first objective was …

Hukum Islam : Antara Prinsip Syariah Dan Perbendaharaan Fiqh, Mohd. Saiba Yaacob

Student Works (2000-2009)

Title: Islamic Ruling: Between Principles of Shariah and Clasical Works of Fiqh. This dissertation begins with an assumption that Shariah has certain principles in deriving such a ruling (hukm) and formation of methods of ijtihad by fuqaha in explaining in details of positive laws had been done based on general principles mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. The dissertation attempts to identify and elaborate in further details several matters. They are i) the general principles of Shariah ii) metodology of Shari ah in applying ruling during the Propet 's period iii) the purpose of Shariah (maqasid al­shafl'ah) and iv) their …

The Doctrine Of Certainty In The Islamic Methods Of Inference, Soualhi Yunus

Student Works (2000-2009)

This thesis is an articulate study on the modes of inference in the legal field. Observing the huge legacy left by early and modem jurists on Usul al-Fiqh, one would find that the rules promulgated to regulate the operation of Ijtihad appears vacillating between certainty and uncertainty. A thorough examination of the criteria set by jurists to determine the accuracy of the legal proofs suggests that every thing appears to have been comprehensively tackled except "Certainty". A lack of an adequate theorization for certainty in the legal field is exactly what has prompted us to venture into this thesis. This …

Jihad Politik : Suatu Analisis Pemikiran Sa`Id Hawwa, Muhammad Pisol Mat Isa

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian ini adalah berbentuk Library research. Tujuan utama adalah untuk melihat proses perjalanan politik mengikut kaca mata Islam dan juga menjelaskan beberapa kekeliruan umat Islam dalam isu politik. Kajian ini juga cuba mengulaskan beberapa isu pokok seperti isu pengundian, pembinaan parti Islam, membina negara Islam, menyertai pilihan raya, berbilangan jemaah, bekerja dalam kerajaan bukan Islam, proses penurunan pemimpin melalui kaedah demokrasi dan lain-lain. Kajian ini mengambil Said Hawwa sebagai asas kajian pemikiran. ini kerana penulis mendapati beliau adalah antara tokoh yang terlibat secara langsung dalam politik dan banyak menulis buku-buku yang berkaitan dengannya. Hal ini memudahkan penulis mendapat maklumat dan …

Taklid Kepada Mazhab Syafie Dalam Amalan Berkaitan Zakat Padi Menurut Undang-Undang Zakat Negeri Kedah, Mahyuddin Abu Bakar

Student Works (2000-2009)

The practice of " taklid " to mazhab Syafie in doing everyday religious activities has become a fonnality. not to mention as one of culture to the followers of Islam in this country. This phenomenon is a continuation from the influence of this mazhab which has been around since the existence of (slam in Malaysia. Hence. this research is done with the thought of looking at the true reality of taklid is accepted by Islam, especially in issue which are closely knitted with the religious issues, in addition to investigate its development among the Muslims, especially the Malays. Pertaining to …

An Evaluation On Project Financing Under Islamic Banking, Sugunadevi Arjunan

Student Works (2000-2009)

Although Islamic banking has been in operation fo r more than a decade in Malaysia, it's market share and growth seem to be quite limited and fa ll far short of earlier projection. This study attempts to investigate one type of Islamic banking product, that is project financing. The objectives of the study are to assess the current level of Islamic project financing and its associated growth, to identify problems faced in the implementation of Islamic project financing under the Mudharabah and Musyarakah concepts and to demonstrate with a real life case study the costs of financing under Islamic banking …

Peranan Sekuriti Hutang Islam (Ids) Dalam Pasaran Modal Di Malaysia, Asmak Ab. Rahman

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research is a comparative study of debt securities in the capital market which play a vital role in economic development. The aim of the study is to highlight the roles of Islamic debt securities or lsamic bond in Malaysian capital market which could be operationalized as an alternative to the conventional debt securities. The former operates in accordance with legal principles of Islamic commercial law such as bay' af-murabahah and bay' al-dayn. The study concludes that Islamic debt securities have an Islamic task as an alternative in the development of capital market in Malaysia.

Tanah Rizab Melayu Di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur : Satu Kajian Kes Terhadap Aspek Perumahan Di Kampung Dato' Keramat, Ani Ahmad

Student Works (2000-2009)

Malay Reservation land (MRL) was introduced in t he Malaya during the British administration. The first Malay Reservation Land Enactment was enacted in 1913. The main objective of the reservation was to protect Malay lands from falling into the hands of non-Malay. However, because of the rapid development and urbanisation, the existence of MRL located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur was left backward from development. The main characteristic of these area was only a medium Malay housing area. Kampung Dato' Keramat strategically MRL area located after Kampung Baru facing the same fate. These MRL was identify by various housing …

Hukum Keluarga Adat Minangkabau : Satu Kajian Menurut Hukum Syara', Safrudin Halimy Kamaluddin

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research is aimed at evaluating the family laws of Minangkabau tradition according to the perspective of Shari'ah, whether that adat law really contradicts the Islamic Law as there are some differences between the two laws. There are three aspects that will be the focus of this research. They are the matrilineal system, exogamy and bequeathing on]y to the side of matrilineal family. The evaluation of the problem will be carried out after having studied the adat law in depth and detail, including its history, philosophy, development and changes which have been taking place until today. The first thing that …

Employees Provident Fund : A Study On The Adequacy Of Benefits Provided To Its Members, Devadoss Doraisamy

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of this study is to examine the adequacy of benefits provided by the Employees Provident Fund to its members. A sample of 21,722 members who have attained the age of 54 years and actively contributing to the fund were selected for the study. The study shows that the old age retirement benefit scheme provided by the Employees Provident Fund to its members is grossly inadequate and does not meet to the standard established by the I LO convention No.102 of 1952 on replacement income retirees. The study concludes that the Employees Provident Fund should review the numerous pre …

Community Attitudes And The Role Of The Victim Offender Relationship In Child Sexual Abuse Cases, Kirstin Leigh Bouse

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Past research has illustrated that communily attitudes tend not to be reflected in crime legislation particularly when considering the victim-offender relationship and perceived seriousness of child sexual abuse. This study examined the effects of 4 different victimoffender relationships and the degree of trust within these relationships on perceptions of offence seriousness and emotional and physical harm, for the offence of indecently dealing with a 14-year old girl. One hundred and sixty community members used a 7- point scale to rate the degree of trust within these relationships, the seriousness of the offence and the emotional and physical harm suffered by …

The Impact Of The Ism Code In The Maritime Field, Quirong. Zhang

World Maritime University Dissertations

The entry into force of the ISM Code will be one of the most important events in shipping. The implementation of the ISM Code will bring extensively impact in the shipping industry. This dissertation tried to analysis the impact of the ISM Code in the maritime field. It has focused on three main areas, namely the implementation of the ISM Code, the impact on limitation of liability and the impact on marine insurance. The ISM Code only can make functions after it has been implemented properly and effectively. In order to achieve this objective. Flag States, Port States, Classification Society …

International Straits And Transit Passages : Focus On Bosporus And Dardanelles, Cleanthis Orphanos

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Transport And Handling Of Dangerous Cargoes In Port Areas : Weaknesses Of Existing International And Estonian Regulations, Tarmo Ots

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Implementation Of The Ism Code In Mauritius After 1 July 2002 And Beyond, Johnny J.M.D.C. Lam Kai Leung

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Liner Agency Agreements, Patricia Mwikali Mbindyo

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Memorandums Of Understanding On Port State Control : The Need For A Global Mou?, Dilip Mehrotra

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Action And Compensable Damage : The Civil Liability And Fund Conventions In Perspective, Judith Efundem Agbor Enaw

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Legal Status And Cargo Liability Of Terminal Operators Under The Maritime Code Of The People's Republic Of China, Wang Haifeng

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Regulation Of International Shipping : Systematic Issues Facing States In The Administration Of Maritime Affairs And The Eradication Of Substandard Shipping, George S. Reynolds

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Case Study Of Process Servers In Clark County, Nevada In The District Attorney Criminal Division, Amy M. Meedel

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

In 1996 the job classification of Process Server was created in the Clark County District Attorney Criminal Division in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was implemented by DA Stewart L. Bell as a cost-saving measure meant as a reclassification of the position of Investigator. Since the initial job posting, the duties appropriate to the position of Process Server have been and remain in question. No written, measurable job performance standards have been established and no consistent training or supervision provided. A review of the literature suggests wide variance in what may be considered appropriate job duties for this classification, though the …

A Study Of Issues Related To Privatization Of Workers’ Compensation In Nevada, Kathryn A. Mack

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The key purpose of this study is to examine and evaluate current legislative initiatives for reform of workers’ compensation in Nevada. The examination will focus on issues relating to open competitive markets, market pricing, privatization of a state fund, and cost controls that have affected workers’ compensation in the state. The methods used in this paper include an in-depth examination of legislative statutes that have been enacted to control spending. Also, included is a review of literature that relates to privatization of state funds, and issues that are inherent in the transition from a state agency to private enterprise. Key …

Systemic Environmental Analysis Of The Legal Mechanisms For Controlling Air Pollution In The Las Vegas Valley, Richard Little

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This study examines the air pollution control structure for the Las Vegas Valley. A System Dynamics computer model was created that represents the structure of the real world system for controlling air pollution, in order to examine how the current air pollution control system might behave in the future.

International Fisheries Management: A Comparative Analysis Of Legal Approaches To Management In The Context Of Polar Fisheries Regimes, Stuart Bruce Kaye

PhD Dissertations

This thesis examines the management of marine living resources in international law. The thesis considers the development of the two principal approaches to fisheries management. The first approach is based upon maximising the yield of particular stocks, and is reflected in the content of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has evolved out of fisheries management theory developed since the 1950s, and focuses upon extracting the maximum harvest of a particular stock while still permitting that stock's biological regeneration. The second approach uses the precautionary principle, and may include management directed at the entire …

Professional Contracting Certification: An Examination And Model Development, Robert D. Lorton, Daniel I. Dunn

Theses and Dissertations

This study compared the elements of existing contracting certification programs to an ideal contracting certification model developed by experts. The expert panel responded to an open-ended electronic interview to convey their ideas regarding the individual elements for the model. Input received from the initial interviews was used to develop a survey for the panel members. The surveys were completed and results were recorded and conveyed back to the panel members. This process was repeated until a majority was reached on each individual element of the model, resulting in the ideal certification model. The final model contained elements of both the …

Implementation Of Earned Value Management Into The Software Acquisition Process, Louis D. Bryan

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management as a program management tool for the Department of Defense acquisition community. In making this determination, the study sought to uncover information about Earned Value Management from the contractor's perspective as well as the government administrator's perspective. It also sought to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management during the different phases of the software acquisition process. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to acquire the data necessary for analysis. This data was analyzed to compare perceptions of the government and contractor communities in regard to …

The Impact Of Acquisition Reform And Political-Fiscal Variables On Air Force Gao-Protests Processed, Raymond M. Barben

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to determine whether the Air Force contract protest frequency rises or falls with reforms in the acquisition process, number of AF Contract Actions, number of AF Contract Dollars, AF-GAO Sustain Rate, and/or General Economic Conditions (represented by the U.S. unemployment rate). Specific management questions address the effectiveness of acquisition reform initiatives, a comparison to other external factors, and the identification of AF-GAO Protest trends between 1984 and 1998. The research problem was explored with a thorough literature review and formulation of a multiple regression model. The research identified the need to evaluate the impact …

The Relationship Between Homicidal Fantasies And Dangerousness, James C. Peterson

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Aggressive behavior is a serious problem in the United States and has been studied from a variety of perspectives. Psychologists in many different settings are frequently asked to assess the risk of future dangerous behavior by individuals. Due to their important role, research into the prediction of dangerousness has dramatically increased in the past ten years. However, to date, research has offered few reliable predictors that can be used in such assessments. This exploratory study was designed to examine whether homicidal fantasies can be used to reliably discriminate between violent and non-violent individuals. Undergraduate male students (N=l42) completed a questionnaire …

The Influence Of Extra-Legal Factors On The Sentencing Of Drug Offenders In A Determinant Sentencing State, Ramonsa D. White

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate how extralegal factors such as race, gender, and age influence judicial sentencing decisions. This research utilizes data collected by the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission for the fiscal years of July 1989 to July 1992. For the purpose o~ this study, only data specifically relating to drug convictions were analyzed.

Multivariate analyses were conducted to see if extralegal factors were significantly related to sentence length, whether or not offenders receive a prison sanction, and whether or not offenders receive the first time offender waiver. Analysis was done using both legal and extra-legal …

Factors That Affect Recidivism Of Offenders On Electronic Monitoring In Norfolk, Virginia, Michael P. O'Toole

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate which factors impact offenders' recidivism on electronic monitoring. Research on electronic monitoring has mainly concentrated on individual program completion rates. A review of the available literature on electronic monitoring reveals few evaluative studies focusing on offender recidivism. No long term recidivism studies are available for electronic monitoring. The present research reviews 277 offenders five years after completing their electronic monitoring sentence in Norfolk, Virginia. The following factors as they may relate to offenders' recidivism, while on electronic monitoring are measured: current offense, prior conviction, offenders' age, sentence length, and employment history. Analyses …