141 research outputs found
Correlates of Choice of Contraceptive Methods in Pakistan
No full textSince 1965, contraceptive use rate has been slowly increasing in Pakistan. In 1984-85, contraceptive ever use rate was 11.8 percent and current use rate was 9.1 percent [Government of Pakistan (1986)]. These use rates increased to 20.7 percent and 11.8 percent respectively in 1990-91 [National Institute of Population Studies (1992)]. However, use rates did not increase as expected. Pakistan’s Population Welfare Programme adopted many strategies to increase the use rate of contraceptive methods but although knowledge of contraceptive methods increased to 77.9 percent [National Institute of Population Studies (1992)], use rate remained low. One of the major reasons was inadequate coverage of service delivery. Contraceptive method of choice out of the available variety of contraceptive methods ensures continuation of use and reduces the drop-out rate [Jain (1992)]. The needs and values of individuals change over time and any one method cannot be suitable to an individual’s need all the time. So if more than one method is available, and acceptor can switch over to a more suitable method of choice if the first (or previous) method of choice becomes unacceptable. Also the client’s satisfaction with the method of choice is very important. Clients are best satisfied when they get the methods of their choice from a broad variety or ‘mix’ of contraceptive methods offered on a reliable basis.
Somaliland
No full textThe author presents some aspects of British colonial presence in Somaliland, with a focus on military expeditions against Mohammed Abdullah Hassan and its movement.Qoraagu wuxuu halkan ku muujinayaa waxyaabo qaarkood oo ka mid ah gumaysiga uu Ingiriisku ku hayay Somaliland, gaar ahaan wuxuu diiradda saarayaa arrinta safarrada ciidanka la dagaallamayay Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan iyo dhaqdhaqaagiisa.L'autore presenta alcuni aspetti della presenza coloniale britannica in Somaliland, con una particolare attenzione alle spedizioni militari contro Mohammed Abdullah Hassan e il suo movimento.Document provided by the University of Naples L'Orientale.SOMALODocumento messo a disposizione dall'Università di Napoli L'Orientale
The role of the accused in English and Islamic criminal justice
No full textThis thesis is a comparative study of the role of the accused in the systems of
English and Islamic criminal justice. It seeks to explore the underlying
relationship between the individual and the state through an historical, structural
and contextual analysis of their rules relating to questioning and of confessions.
The analysis of the English system covers the period 1800 to 1984, with
particular reference to developments during the nineteenth century when the
foundations for the modern English state were established. The analysis of the
Islamic system combines traditionally Islamic and modern methods, assessing the
"Islamisation" movement in Malaysia through a religico-structural understanding
of juristic opinion from the four main schools of Sunnite jurisprudence.
The thesis contributes to existing knowledge on a number of levels: first, it
questions and revises the "myth" of "progress" that has dominated observations
of the history of the English criminal justice system; second, it elucidates the
relationship between Islamic law in theory and the law that is applied and
proposed in its name in Muslim states; third, it provides an analytical framework
for drawing comparisons between the underlying values of the systems of English
and Islamic criminal justice.
While acknowledging fundamental differences in terms of outlook and
articulation, the author concludes there are important similarities expressed
through such notions as "suspect" in the English system and "kafir"I"fasiq" in the
Islamic. These act as intermediate constitutional categories to whom the state
owe less protection. But the author notes also that these similarities are not
observed necessarily in the "law" which is implemented or proposed in Muslim
states; exact correspondence depends upon the over-arching political structure
and the institution of Caliphate.
The thesis is divided into six chapters: chapter one sets out the conventional view
of the historical development of English criminal procedure and evidence;
chapter two subjects that to a critique and chapter three offers a revised thesis.
Chapter four, explores methods for interpreting and explaining Islam; chapter
five sets out rules relating to confessions and questioning according to the four
Sunni schools; chapter six puts them into "context" through an examination of
the "Islamisation" process in Malaysia
An analytical study of the theatre of the Syrian playwright Saadallah Wannous, with particular emphasis on the plays written after the 1967 war
No full textThis study is an examination of the life and work of
the Syrian dramatist Saadallah Wannous (1941-1997). Wannous's name is virtually unknown in the West; only two academic studies of any significance have appeared in English on this eminent and challenging writer, who was honoured by UNESCO at the end of his life. Even in the Arab world his standing rests largely upon his celebrity as a cultural icon, since professional performances of his plays are rare due to the decline of the theatre in the region, and little attention has been devoted to theatre studies by Arab academics. The two studies in English do not attempt to be comprehensive but focus on particular stages of Wannous's career. This study is, therefore, the first to encompass the full range of Wannous's work. To do so it combines an account of his life which seeks to comprehend the various forces that shaped his thinking with an analysis of his dramatic works. The study concentrates on the plays written in the years following the trauma inflicted on the Arab world by the catastrophe of their
defeat in the Arab-Israeli war of June, 1967. Wannous's career can be divided into three phases: the immature plays of his young manhood which are influenced by European models and generally focus on the social condition of the individual; his middle period - the `theatre of politicisation', when his Marxist politics were the main
factor shaping his drama; and his late works, which are characterised by an extraordinary freedom of thought and expression. The introduction places Wannous in his historical and sociocultural context and provides a brief background explaining the literary and theatrical traditions of the Arab world that influenced his activity as a dramatist. Each phase is then examined in turn and the plays are analysed in accordance with the focus of the study. This means that emphasis is given to the middle period,
but no significant work is neglected. The study aims to trace the trajectory of Wannous's development using a
variety of sources: the plays themselves, Wannous's own journalism and critical writings, interviews with his widow, his friends and colleagues, and numerous
journals, books and articles, some of which contain
important interviews with Wannous that shed light on his thought and ways of working. Use is also made of the
two studies mentioned above. The study shows that Wannous's theatre was influenced by the key political, social and cultural developments of his time, and that he
constantly sought to find forms that would express those transformations in dramatic terms
Correction to: The health-related quality of life in Iranian patients with COVID-19 (BMC Infectious Diseases, (2021), 21, 1, (459), 10.1186/s12879-021-06170-z)
No full textAfter publication of the original article 1, an error was identified in two authors� names. The incorrect names are: Sima Pourteymour; Hassan Mahmoudi The correct names are: Sima Pourteimour; Hassan Mahmoodi The original article has been corrected. © The Author(s). 202
Theoretical study of the adsorption energy of some linear saturated hydrocarbons on SWCNT: DFT calculations
No full textHigher DNS-resolution requirements for expanded overlap region and confirmation of a convergence criterion
No full textDirect numerical simulations (DNS) stand out as formidable tools in studying turbulent flows. Despite the fact that the achievable Reynolds number remains lower than those available through experimental methods, DNS offers a distinct advantage: the complete knowledge of the velocity field, facilitating the evaluation of any desired quantity. This capability should extend to compute derivatives. Among the classic functions requiring derivatives is the indicator function, . This function encapsulates the wall-normal derivative of the streamwise velocity, with its value possibly influenced by mesh size and its spatial distribution. The indicator function serves as a fundamental element in unraveling the interplay between inner and outer layers in wall-bounded flows, including the overlap region, and forms a critical underpinning in turbulence modeling. Our investigation reveals a sensitivity of the indicator function on the utilized mesh distributions, prompting inquiries into the conventional mesh-sizing paradigms for DNS applications.For computer time, this research used the resources of the Supercomputing Laboratory at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, Project K1652. RV acknowledges the financial support from ERC grant no. ‘2021-CoG-101043998, DEEPCONTROL’. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of European Union or European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor granting authority can be held responsible for them. SH is funded by project PID2021-128676OB-I00 by Ministerio de Ciencia, innovacion y Universidades / FEDER
Citizenship and political participation in the State of Kuwait : the case of National Assembly (1963-1996)
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Kompang :an organological and ethnomusicological study of a Malay frame drum
No full textPhD ThesisThis study explores how the kompang (single-headed frame drum), which
was adapted from the Arab/Islamic culture, plays a significant role in augmenting
the Malay culture. Using a combination of musicological and ethnographic
approaches, the author reveals the historical facts as well as analyzing the
organological aspects of the instrument. The uniqueness of kompang music is
disclosed through the musicological analysis of its repertoire, according to the three
types of kompang ensemble performed throughout Peninsular Malaysia. Combining
observations and interviews with his own experiences of learning how to play the
kompang, the author presents a detailed account of traditional, aural learning
processes as well as the performance practices of the instrument as presented in the
ethnomusicological literature. In addition, the study of kompang music traces the
stylistic changes in its traditional form and functions and links these changes to the
socio-cultural transformations prevalent in Malaysian society. This work - complete
with four compact discs (audio and video) of musical examples - contributes not
only to ethnomusicological theory and method, but also to a deeper understanding
of Malay musical culture
Effect of different concentrations of sodium dodecyl sulfate and additional anionic surfactant on properties of low protein natural rubber latex
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