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Actual Development Trends Of Religious Studies In Uzbekistan, Makhfuza Alimova

The Light of Islam

The paper highlights actual problems, major directions and development trends of the field of Religious Studies in Uzbekistan. It is clear that the youths have become the main target of different destructive ideas in the period of globalization. The paper focuses on the prevention of these threats and formation of a spiritual immunity against them as well as on the improvement of healthy lifestyle and respect towards national and universal values in souls and minds of the youths in order to prevent a gap to be appeared in their spiritual world.

National and religious values have developed for better in …

Socio-Philosophical Aspects Of The Senusite Movement In North Africa, Azam Mamurov

The Light of Islam

The great imam and reformer seyyid Muhammad bin ‘Ali al-Senusi was born in Algeria and is a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Received an excellent upbringing and education. He devoted all his knowledge and life experience to a noble cause: improving and reforming the hard and poor life of the simple Arab people. This is the period when European countries (France, Italy, etc.) began occupation actions against the underdeveloped Arab countries of North Africa. In 1830, the French captured Algeria - the homeland of Muhammad ‘Ali al-Senusi, and in 1881 the …

Problems Of Regulation Of Secularism And Religious Principles In Arab Countries, Mukhammadolim Mukhammadsidiqov

The Light of Islam

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that the wave of socio-political transformations that began in December 2010 in Tunisia and Algeria, called the «Arab Spring», was a phenomenon caused by a difficult internal situation, as well as internal and external factors that triggered these events.

The article examines the degree of influence of political Islam on the processes of modernization, geopolitics, as well as sociopolitical development, including the need to create a scientific basis for regulating religious relations in Arab African countries, which have become a source of instability. In this context, political processes in North Africa and …

A Comparison Of Some Of The Fatwas Issued By The Medical Affairs, Baxrom Mamadiyev Mr

The Light of Islam

In history and nowadays, in a constantly globalizing world, Islamic religion and medicine have provoked numerous heated debates, especially at critical moments in life and death, transplantation of human organs, abortion and other issues.

All Islamic law schools consider a woman’s life threat as an acceptable cause of abortion, and some allow abortion to preserve a woman’s health. Islam favors abortion under strict conditions, such as a risk to the mother’s life, a birth defect, and fetal deformity, or if pregnancy is the result of sin. Some ulema do not allow abortion to maintain a woman’s health.

An analysis of …

Codicological Analysis Of Manuscripts Of Work «Al-Fiqh An-Nоfe’», Begzod Muxtorov Mr

The Light of Islam

Movarounnahr is a place of scholars who have made a significant contribution to the development of Islamic sciences. The works of Islamic doctrines, rights and morals, written by scholars from this country, are popular not only in the Muslim world, but throughout the world. Examples include works stored in libraries around the world and recognized as rare manuscript sources.

One of such scholars is Abul Qasim Nasiruddin Samarkand. He lived in Samarkand in the 11th and 12th centuries, and studied Islamic sciences, in particular the Quranic sciences, doctrines, jurisprudence, ethics, history and lexicon, and contributed greatly to the development of …

Disclaimer Of Mistakes In The Scientific Heritage Of Abu-L-Mu’In Nasafi In Dogma Issues (Based On The Work Of «Bakhr Al-Kalam»), Saidmukhtor Okilov

The Light of Islam

This article provides information on the modern editions of «Bakhr al-kalam» attributed to the famous Maturidi scholar Abu-l-Mu’in Nasafi. The article is covered in the following publications: «Bakhr al-kalam», devoted to the study of the language, the study of Maturidite teachings, than the outstanding work of Abu-l-Mu’in Nasafi «Tabsirat al-adilla». A source of analysis of three modern and critical editions of «Bakhr al-kalam», based on the available manuscripts, and the most recent publication of books, which is considered easy to read, was carried out.

In addition, analytical information about the ideological role in dogmatic topics and in the struggle against …

City Of Camas City Hall Safety And Security Project Plan, Diane Dyra

CUP Undergraduate Research

This proposal is designed for the City of Camas as a means to create a culture of preparedness, improve safety and security, as well as build resilience. The current state of City Hall allows for the threat to the loss of life and property. Through preparation, education, training, crime prevention through environmental design, and structural improvements, a state of safety, security, and continued critical functionality for the community can be met. These improvements allow for the City of Camas to stand by their mission statement, committing to “preserving its heritage, sustaining and enhancing a high quality of life for all …

Banks Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Project Proposal, Donna Vandendries

CUP Undergraduate Research

This proposal examines the challenges the Banks Fire District is faced with if a catastrophic event, such as a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake were to strike the Pacific Northwest. The District has concerns surrounding the potential response and recovery challenges during a major disaster. The District is open to expanding its jurisdiction's capabilities with a solution that would benefit the District and Banks community members without compromising the District mission and core values. The District realizes that due to the nature of a CSZ, it will not have the resource capability to respond to the emergency needs of the …

American Medical Response Active Shooter Project Proposal, Matthew Spong

CUP Undergraduate Research

American Medical Response (AMR) Tukwila is the hub of its Western Washington operations. With over 400 employees and multiple customers and guests at any given time, they must have measures in place to ensure the safety and security of those on the premises. In the summer of 2019, AMR Tukwila experienced a possible active shooter incident. While this is a low occurrence event it proves the need for having a plan and procedures in place. Active shooter situations have steadily risen over the years and can happen without warning. This proposal identifies problems and solutions so that AMR Tukwila employees, …

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Emergency Response And Preparedness Project Proposal, Georgia Williams

CUP Undergraduate Research

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort has the priority of keeping their employees and guests safe on the property. This means the Resort must understand, plan, and respond to various threats in the area. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is located along the Oregon coast just outside of the City of Bandon. The Resort must be prepared to respond to more common business disruptions and threats to the hospitality industry or private sector as well as infrequent catastrophic threats like an earthquake/tsunami on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This catastrophic earthquake has been looming for years and would have a great effect on the …

Police Medical Field-Screening Proposal Plan, Logan Stevens

CUP Undergraduate Research

This proposal document examines the collaboration between the Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail, and St. Charles Medical Center Emergency Department and takes into consideration the professional opinions of all stakeholders who currently serve the community of Central Oregon in a variety of different capacities. The Bend Police Department (Bend PD) would like to see a solution that would benefit the citizens served by the department, while supporting the department’s core values of teamwork, integrity, and excellence. Bend PD is concerned about officer efficiency because it is critical for the department to strive to be good stewards of …

Lassa Virus Circulating In Liberia: A Retrospective Genomic Characterisation, Michael R. Wiley, Lawrence S. Fakoli, Andrew G. Letizia, Stephen R. Welch, Jason T. Ladner, Karla Prieto, Daniel Reyes, Nicole Espy, Joseph A. Chitty, Catherine B. Pratt, Nicholas Di Paola, Fahn Taweh, Desmond Williams, Jon Saindon, William G. Davis, Ketan Patel, Mitchell Holland, Daniel Negrón, Ute Ströher, Stuart T. Nichol, Shanmuga Sozhamannan, Pierre E. Rollin, John Dogba, Tolbert Nyenswah, Fatorma Bolay, César G. Albariño, Mosoka Fallah, Gustavo Palacios

University of Nebraska's National Strategic Research Institute: Publications

Background An alarming rise in reported Lassa fever cases continues in west Africa. Liberia has the largest reported per capita incidence of Lassa fever cases in the region, but genomic information on the circulating strains is scarce. The aim of this study was to substantially increase the available pool of data to help foster the generation of targeted diagnostics and therapeutics.

Methods Clinical serum samples collected from 17 positive Lassa fever cases originating from Liberia (16 cases) and Guinea (one case) within the past decade were processed at the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research using a targeted-enrichment sequencing approach, producing …

Roots And Goals Of The State Of Qatar's Contradictory Foreign Policy: Implications For U.S. National Security Interests, Osarodion Odosamamwen Izevbigie

MSU Graduate Theses

Qatar‟s foreign policies and the tools used in achieving them pose various risks and dangers to the interests of the United States, and its allies. These tools involve the use of the media, terrorist organizations, hedging, investments, hyperactive diplomacy, and strategic alliances. Through these tools, Qatar aims to achieve influence and objectives, which are normally beyond the political circumference of small states. For instance, as a tool of influence, Qatar maintains relationships with terrorist organizations, which has serious implications for the U.S. fight against terrorism. However, as an ally, Qatar has advantages for the U.S. through its purchase of U.S. …

India-Pakistan Dispute On Kashmir: Pakistan's Allegiance In The Effortsof "War On Terrorism" Of The United States After The Wtc 9/11 Attack, Marthen Napang, Siti Nurhasanah, Syaiful Rohman

Journal of Terrorism Studies

When the Cold War took place, the Soviet Union took side on India. Consequently, the US made Pakistan as its ally. Then after the Cold War was over and allegedly Pakistan helped the Afghan terrorist forces, US turned to side with India. But it turns out it was only Indian trickery to get support from the US. After the 9/11 WTC attack, the US set priorities that fighting against terrorism was more important. The US sided to Pakistan and invited Pakistan to work together to fight against Afghan terrorists. In this discussion paper, the author will explore and analyze what …

The Essence Of Terrorism: We Are Different, Albertine Minderop

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This research entitled: The Essence of Terrorism: We Are Different was written with the aim of showing that a strong belief in an ideology or a religion can lead to the concepts of the self (we) and the other (they). Thought about this concept gave an issue to a sense of difference and animosity towards other parties. This party must be destroyed because "we are different" and the other party is a threat. The research method used is Content Analysis and Hermeneutics Technique. The findings and discussion of this research are the reluctance of certain groups to accept differences related …

The Complexity Of The Definition Of Terrorism In The United States:How Terrorism Is Understood In The United States And Who Isworthy Of Being Called A Terroristin The American Perspective, Chika Dewi

Journal of Terrorism Studies

The definition of terrorism, in general, is an act that is against the law or action that can be against the community and when it is planned to achieve political or religious goals. Initially, the resolution of terrorism was still national related to political struggles in countries where the government system was weak and the democratic politics were still fragile, such as in Colombo, Nepal, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, and other related countries in sub-Saharan Africa. After the events of 11 September 2001 in New York and Washington D.C. has made the issue of terrorism placed high on the international agenda. …

Kontra Terorisme Oleh Kepabeanan Indonesia Penyelundupanamonium Nitrat, Yohanes Genius Putu Sanjaya

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This paper examines the strategic role of Indonesian customs in the enforcement of ammonium nitrate smuggling as a concrete manifestation of its contribution in implementing counter-terrorism policies in Indonesia. David Omand (2006) says ―an effective counter-terrorist needs coherence of efforts among a wide variety of public and private sector bodies and this is best achieved by adopting a conscious process of strategic planning‖. Some of the best practices of counter-terrorism policies in Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom show that Customs involvement is vital because every country basically has the same goal of ensuring state security and the …

Analisis Kelompok Teroris Boko Haram:Bagaimana Akan Berakhir?, Flamanda Jeine Tampomuri

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Boko haram adalah kelompok teroris yang masih aktif di Nigeria. Untuk membuat strategi besar dalam memerangi kelompok teror, perlu untuk memahami variabelvariabel yang dapat membuat suatu kelompok teroris berakhir. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis bagaimana Boko Haram bisa berakhir. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi dan studi literatur. Para peneliti sebelumnya mengidentifikasi bahwa ada beberapa variabel yang dapat mempengaruhi bahkan membuat kelompok teroris berakhir, diantaranya yaitu dengan penangkapan atau pembunuhan pemimpin kelompok, kelompok mencapai tujuan atau kesuksesan, kelompok mengalami kegagalan, kelompok bernegosiasi atau bertransisi ke politik yang sah, menggunakan kekuatan …

Melawan Radikalisme Melalui Kontra Narasi Online, Achmad Zainal Huda

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Teknologi internet, di satu sisi memberikan kemajuan, tetapi di sisi lain, ia juga memberikan dampak buruk bagi peradaban manusia. Salah satu yang sangat berbahaya adalah kehadiran internet di tangan kelompok radikal terorisme. Di tangan kelompok radikal, saat ini, media internet menjadi media efektif dalam peningkatan propaganda, pembangunan jaringan, dan sarana rekrutmen baru. Kejahatan cyberterrorism menjadi fenomena yang sekian lama menghujani dunia sosial kita. Bagaimana melakukan perlawanan terhadap radikalisme dunia maya tersebut? Tulisan ini melalui metode riset pustaka dan diperkuat dengan pengumpulan data di lapangan berupaya mendiskripsikan tentang radikalisasi online. Dari temuan ini, maka kontra narasi online menjadi langkah yang perlu …

Hukum Terorisme Di Singapura, Tan Evi

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Terorisme sudah bukan sebuah kata yang asing lagi bagi kita semua. Dinamika perkembangannya juga sangat cepat dan kompleks. Penanganan yang serius terhadap terorisme sangat penting bagi setiap negara karena hal ini menyangkut kredibilitas kepercayaan dunia luar terhadap negara tersebut. Di Asia Tenggara, salah satu negara teraman dari tindakan terorisme adalah negara Singapura. Keamanan dan ketahanan nasional negara Singapura terbukti kuat. Bagaimana negara ini menangani terorisme? Hal ini dapat kita lihat dari sistem negara Singapura mengaplikasikan hukum internasional dan melakukan pendekatan deradikalisasi yang manusiawi. Selain itu, dalam hal ketahanan nasional, negara ini juga melakukan investasi luar biasa dengan membangun ketahanan sosial …

Understanding The Motivations And Pathways Of Women And Girls' Involvement In Terrorism In Nigeria, Peculiar M. Awa

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the experiences of 20 women and girls who lived in the Boko Haram camp in 2014-2018 and had varying levels of engagement in the organization's activities. The study employs a qualitative phenomenological in-depth interview methodology. Semi-structured interviews conducted in Nigeria and the United States yielded data on the experiences of the respondents before, during, and after their lives with Boko Haram. Based on the analysis of interview responses and field notes, several themes emerged. Overall findings suggest that family and community dynamics play a significant role in terrorism in Nigeria. The study found that early child marriage …

Taking The War Colleges From Good To Great, Richard D. Hooker Jr.

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.

“Smashing Into Crowds” -- An Analysis Of Vehicle Ramming Attacks, Brian Michael Jenkins, Bruce R. Butterworth

Mineta Transportation Institute

Vehicle ramming attacks are not new. But since 2010 Jihadists have urged their use. Is this the wave of the future, or a terrorist fad? To answer this and other questions the authors expanded and updated the database used in their May 2018 MTI Security Perspective entitled An Analysis of Vehicle Ramming as a Terrorist Threat to include 184 attacks since January 1, 1970. They also reviewed literature and examined some cases in detail. This MTI Security perspective indicates that while not new, vehicle rammings are more frequent and lethal since 2014, although the number of attacks seems to be …

A Socio-Demographic Analysis Of Responses To Terrorism, Gabriel Rubin, Christopher Salvatore

Christopher Salvatore

Extensive research has found that there are differences in reported levels of fear of crime and associated protective actions influenced by socio-demographic characteristics such as race and gender. Further studies, the majority of which focused on violent and property crime, have found that specific demographic characteristics influence fear of crime and protective behaviors. However, little research has focused on the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on perceptions, and protective actions in response to the threat of terrorism. Using data from the General Social Survey, this study compared individual-level protective actions and perceptions of the effectiveness of protective responses to the 9/11 …

Book Review: Refuting Isis, Tomi Pulkkinen

History in the Making

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Local Communities In Preventing And Countering Violent Extremism (P/Cve) In Jordan, Anna Fraher Klingensmith

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Bordering Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Israel/Palestine, with Lebanon not too far away, Jordan’s location makes it at high risk for violent extremism. Although Jordan is considered one of the safest countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the country is known for having one of the highest numbers of foreign fighters in the world, and for being the homeland of the father of ISIS (Abu Musab al-Zarqawi). Also worrisome is the increasing number of desperate people turning to extremist ideologies due to the country’s economic crisis and lack of opportunities for political engagement. Jordan could be …

Water And War: The Potential For Perpetuation Of Conflict Due To Climate Change, Kaufman Butler

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Climate change has had a dramatic impact on the world’s weather for years, scientists can only make predictions about how global climate will continue to change going forward; but in all scenarios the circumstances are quite dire. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will see some of the most severe effects of climate change, which will permanently alter the lives of millions of people in the region. In the MENA region, climate change is projected to result in extreme drought and temperatures which will lead to increased water scarcity, in what is already the most water poor region in …

Current Trends In Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Implications For U.S. Special Operations Forces, J. Philip Craiger, Diane Maye Zorri

Publications

This paper assesses current trends in small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) technology and its applications to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Of critical concern to SOF is that commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) sUAS technologies are relatively inexpensive, improving at a dramatic rate, and widely available throughout the world. Insurgents, terrorists, violent extremist organizations (VEOs) and other nefarious actors have used COTS sUAS to conduct offensive attacks as well as to develop battlefield situation awareness; these technological improvements combined with their widespread availability will require enhanced and rapidly adaptive counter-sUAS measures in the future. To understand the most current trends in the …

Longevity Of American Terrorists: Factors Affecting Sustainability, [United States], 1980-2015 (Icpsr 37175), Brent L. Smith

Research Projects

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator if further information is needed. This study examined the longevity of individual terrorists using data from the American Terrorism Study (ATS). Using these data, researchers examined the longevity of individual terrorists in relationship to five major …

Education For Peace-Building And Preventing Extremism, Paul Haidostian

The Journal of Social Encounters

In this essay, I reflect on my life story as an Armenian-Lebanese, and analyze my experiences with war and peace in terms of the Armenian Genocide, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Lebanon’s civil war. In light of these experiences, I concluded that the message and example of peace, which I had learned at home, church, and school, were in severe contrast with each other, and difficult to reconcile. During the earlier periods in my life, I knew that providentially my disappointment was with human nature, and that the frame of peace had to be larger, and its reach had to be …