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The Determinants of Renewable Energy Production– A Global Study on Panel Data
Get PDFObjective: Due to the environmental concerns as a result of the utilization of dirty fuel, globally the nations are actively pursuing the transition toward Renewable Energy (RE). Therefore, to mitigate the CO2 emissions and address the energy security, the deployment of RE is the ultimate solution, hence identifying the drivers of RE is imperative.
Research Gap: However, the focus of the earlier studies was on the determinants of RE consumption (REC) whereas the focus of this study is on the determinants of RE production (REP). The REP represents the supply side of economics and excludes the energy import, transmission and distribution losses
Design/Methodology/Approach:. The study is based on global panel data of 133 countries from 1990 to 2020 and applies panel data estimation techniques.
The Main Findings: The study revealed that economic variables such as GDP per capita and trade openness, as well as demographic (urban population), drive the REP. Conversely, energy-related variables, i.e., electricity generation from coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear sources slow down the adoption of RE. Similarly, the relationship between REP and CO2 emissions per capita, used as a proxy for the environment is negative, which is interesting and it can inferred that the lobby elements for favoring the utilization of fossil fuel bars the deployment of RE.
Theoretical / Practical Implications of the Findings: This study is helpful for policymakers and researchers in understanding the dynamics of the determinants and making an informed decision while devising energy policies.  
نشأة الفرق و أصالة علم الكلام: The Origins of Sects and the Originality of ilm ul kalam
Get PDFThe paper aims to analyze the development of early differences with the Muslim community which led to sects’ schisms within the early Muslim society and analyze the stance of the companions of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and their righteous followers. It also investigates the grounds upon which the early generations of the Muslims dealt with these differences. It further investigates the reasons behind these differences to explore the basis and reasons that led to the development of ilm ul kalam to establish whether ilm ul kalam was originally a Muslim intellectual enterprise or a foreign influence as claimed by many orientalists and latter Muslims alike. It further clarifies the difference between the approaches of the early Muslim scholarship and later Muslim scholarship dealing with a new intellectual field being developed. The paper also sheds light on the influence of the Quranic and the prophet methodological influence upon ilm ul kalam and also looks into the political and sociological factors which led to the further methodological development of ilm ul kalam.
 
Agile Ontology Development: A Comprehensive Framework from Preliminary Investigations to Evaluation
Get PDFThis research proposes a comprehensive framework for ontology development within the database domain, integrating agile methodologies from initial investigations to evaluation. The framework comprises three main phases: Preliminary Investigations, Ontology Design and Development, and Ontology Evaluation, each encompassing specific sub-stages. In the Preliminary Investigations phase, entity recognition is conducted through interviews, document analysis, and keyword extraction using tools like Monkey Learn. Relationships between entities are identified to establish hierarchies and associations, facilitating semantic representation. The Ontology Design and Development phase involves domain modeling and ontology implementation, including the transformation of entity relations into OWL classes and properties. Guidelines for mapping entity relations to OWL are provided, ensuring a seamless transition from Entity Relation Diagrams (ERD) to ontology representation. Finally, the Ontology Evaluation phase employs two methods: Domain Experts Evaluation and Pellet Reasoner. Domain experts assess the ontology's credibility, consistency, completeness, and conciseness, while the Pellet Reasoner ensures logical consistency and provides essential inference services. The proposed framework offers a systematic and agile approach to ontology development, particularly beneficial in dynamic domains like database management.
 
Navigating Career Development: A Qualitative Analysis of Planning, Exploration, and Decision-Making in Young Adults
Get PDFThe research article studies the significance and meaning of career development among young adults. Young adults in developing countries are facing multiple issues of instability and disadvantages and very limited research has been conducted in these countries on exploring career development tasks in their early years of young adulthood. The study focuses on the tasks related to their career planning, exploration, and decision-making that have to be accomplished in the early years of their young adulthood. Data was required from young adults aged 19 to 23 years (M = 21.40, SD = 1.75) to get knowledge about these career developmental tasks. The technique of Focus Group Discussions was used for a better understanding of the career developmental tasks. Term career development was used to acquire information about career planning, exploration, and decision-making tasks in the sample. The findings of the study help prepare young adults to complete career developmental tasks and manage the complexities of their career development process.
The Adoption of Open-Source software’s in Libraries in Digital Era: A Case Study of Pakistan
Get PDFThis study aims to explore the adoption of Open-Source Software’s (OSS) in the academic libraries of Pakistan. It also focuses on the challenges encountered during the application and management of these software’s in both public and private sectors academic libraries around the country. Quantitative data was collected through structured questionnaire developed and distributed online to the target population. The findings indicate that the library's adoption of OSS, such as Koha, SLIMS, GREENSTONE, and DSpace, was motivated by the need to distribute information to library users efficiently, modernize library staff workflows, and enhance user accessibility to library information resources. The OSS has been instigated specially in the cataloguing and circulation and digital library management functions of the library. The major hurdles impeding the software's full implementation include lack of planning, lack of technical expertise, and security concerns related to library software’s. Study recommends that, to successfully adopt and implement any integrated library Software, proper planning and prior feasibility studies, along with proper training of the library professionals are recommended
Financial Performance and Credit Risk in the Islamic Banking Sector in Pakistan: A Panel Model Method
Get PDFThis study aims to assess the financial performance of the Islamic banking sector in Pakistan by analyzing the impact of credit risk over a ten-year period (2012–2022) using a panel model approach. The study utilizes data from annual reports and records of five selected Islamic banks, combining cross-sectional and time-series data. Panel data regression analysis is employed to examine the relationship between credit risk indicators (credit risk default, non-performing loans, credit spread risk, and classified loans) and the dependent variable, return on assets (ROA). The study finds significant and positive impacts (p < 0.005) of credit risk default and non-performing loans on ROA, indicating that increases in these credit risks negatively affect profitability. The findings underscore the importance of effective credit risk management in enhancing financial performance in Islamic banking. Limitations include the availability and accuracy of data from the selected banks. Future research could expand the dataset and consider additional variables to further refine the analysis. The study suggests that Islamic banks in Pakistan should strengthen their credit analysis capabilities and improve organizational structures to mitigate credit risks and enhance profitability. Effective risk management practices in Islamic banks can contribute to financial stability and resilience in the economy, benefiting stakeholders and society at large. This study contributes to the literature by applying a panel model method to examine credit risk impacts on financial performance specifically within the context of Islamic banking in Pakistan
Impact of CSR on Corporate Environmental Performance: Moderating Role of Green Finance
Get PDFThe Primary objective of this research is to examine the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility CSR on environmental performance (EP). This study also examined the role of green financing as a moderator for the correlation among corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate environmental performance (CEP). The data used in this study was sourced from the annual reports of Pakistan’s listed companies. This study used the Panel data methods with fixed effects estimates succeeding after diagnostic tests. The results indicates that there is a strong and positive relationship between CEP and CSR. Additionally, the results of this study shows that green finance plays a mediating role between CSR and CEP. The combined effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Green Finance necessitates that companies grab this opportunity to increase their ecological performance to a great extent. Therefore, the present study suggests that to direct the funding towards sustainable projects, the financial institutions and governments together with other financial instruments, should promote the utilization of green bonds and loans proactively. In order to accomplish this, the green finance standards should assure openness and efficiency. In addition to this, guarantees or lower financing rates might be offered for ecologically friendly projects, whereas favorable regulatory environments are developed
Dengue Fever: Review with insight into Pathogenesis and suggested Treatment with Prevention
Get PDFDengue is a chronic viral infectious disease. The disease has been common and prevalent throughout the world with affecting and having major outbreaks in more than a 100 countries. It is a positive sense, RNA virus. There are number of clinical features which are manifested in patients depending on their age and living circumstances that range from being an asymptomatic illness to a severe symptomatic disease that could prove to be hazardous and life-threatening. Though there are a number of methods which are used for the identification of the virus, but the serological methods are considered to be the most effective and accurate tests for the identification of the infecting serotype and later on for the conformation and diagnosis of the disease. Serological tests used are: Complement Fixation test, Hemagglutination Inhibition test, Neutralization test, and ELISA. Though there are a number of drugs prescribed by the physician for the suppression of symptoms and also a vaccine for dengue has also been licensed
Fastening the Bond with the Qur’an in the Fasting Period: A Study of RamadᾹn Tafsīr in Ilorin, Nigeria
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This study explores the significance of Ramaḍān Tafsīr, the exegesis of the Qur’an during the fasting month of Ramaḍān, in Ilorin, Nigeria. Ramaḍān Tafsīr represents a pivotal tradition in Islamic practice, serving as a means for Muslims to deepen their understanding of the Qur’an and strengthen their spiritual connection during the holy month. Through qualitative research methods, including interview, participant observation, and textual analysis, this study investigates the role of Ramaḍān Tafsīr in fostering religious devotion, community cohesion, and moral development among Muslims in Ilorin as well as the socio-cultural dynamics shaping the practice in the local context. It examines the Tafsīr history in the town, the content, delivery methodologies, and audience engagement strategies employed by Tafsīr scholars and other major role players in the Tafsīr centres. Beside the Mufassir, who is the main interpreter of the Qur’an, explanation are offered concerning the major players who are recognised in the local context as Ajanasi and Arowasi. This study offers insights into the multifaceted impacts of Ramaḍān Tafsīr on individual religious identity formation and communal solidarity by elucidating the experiences and perceptions of both scholars and participants. Furthermore, it sheds light on the enduring relevance of traditional Islamic pedagogical methods in contemporary Nigerian society, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of religious practices in response to evolving socio-cultural developments. The offered recommendations include promoting accessible and inclusive Tafsīr session, utilizing technology for wider outreach and supporting continued education for Tafsīr scholars
An Analytical Study of: Quranic Methodology of Istid’lal
Get PDFWhen a person talks, he also establishes an argument against his claimant in that conversation, and the claim is accepted biassed on high and admissible basis of the argument. He does not have a solid argument, and an argument is a reason that ensures the truth or falsity of a statement or position, and the defendant's affirmation depends on the argument.
The subject of the Holy Qur'an is man and the way a man talks in his normal life and then the styles and methods he adopts in his conversation. Holy Qur'an also adopts the same style to convey its message and talks in the style of speech adopted by man. For this reason, the Holy Qur'an adopted other methods and styles such as warnings, similes, descriptions, summaries, explanations and ironies. One of the methods of human conversation is to present one's claim with an argument. Therefore, presenting the claim with an argument is one of the most important methods in the Qur'anic styles and methods. In what ways and methods has he presented arguments against his plaintiff? So focused in this acritical to present qur’anic methodology of Istid’lal