3,333 research outputs found
Pioneers of Library Movement in Pakistan
No full textThe paper aims to describe in brief the contribution of seven leaders of Pakistan librarianship, viz. K.B. Khalifa M. Asadullah, Prof. Dr. Abdul Moid, Dr. Abdus Subuh Qasimi, Muhammad Shafi, Fazal Elahi, Khawaja Nur Elahi and S. V. Hussain. The early library developments are given for better understanding of the role of these leaders
Algebraic Representation of Social Capital Matrix
No full textThis paper proposes a mathematical model based on a Boolean algebra involving a 44 social capital matrix [Shah (2008)], that emerges through interaction within and across individuals, communities, institutions and state. The framework provides a coding system for the existence or otherwise of various categories of social interaction. The model illustrates that social interaction can be neatly described in a format that facilitates the interpretation of social intra- and interactions among the four types of players in generating economic activity.Social Capital (Matrix), Linear Space, Interactive Systems, Boolean Algebra
Algebraic Representation of Social Capital Matrix
No full textThis paper proposes a mathematical model based on a Boolean algebra involving a 4×4 social capital matrix [Shah (2008)], that emerges through interaction within and across individuals, communities, institutions and state. The framework provides a coding system for the existence or otherwise of various categories of social interaction. The model illustrates that social interaction can be neatly described in a format that facilitates the interpretation of social intra- and interactions among the four types of players in generating economic activity.Social Capital (Matrix), Linear Space, Interactive Systems, Boolean Algebra
Rain or shine? Forecasting search process performance in exploratory search tasks
No full textMost information retrieval (IR) systems consider relevance, usefulness, and quality of information objects (documents, queries) for evaluation, prediction, and recommendation, often ignoring the underlying search process of information seeking. This may leave out opportunities for making recommendations that analyze the search process and/or recommend alternative search process instead of objects. To overcome this limitation, we investigated whether by analyzing a searcher’s current processes we could forecast his likelihood of achieving a certain level of success with respect to search performance in the future. We propose a machine-learning-based method to dynamically evaluate and predict search performance several time-steps ahead at each given time point of the search process during an exploratory search task. Our prediction method uses a collection of features extracted from expression of information need and coverage of information. For testing, we used log data collected from 4 user studies that included 216 users (96 individuals and 60 pairs). Our results show 80–90% accuracy in prediction depending on the number of time-steps ahead. In effect, the work reported here provides a framework for evaluating search processes during exploratory search tasks and predicting search performance. Importantly, the proposed approach is based on user processes and is independent of any IR system.This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Shah, C., Hendahewa, C. and González-Ibáñez, R. (2015), Rain or shine? Forecasting search process performance in exploratory search tasks. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, which has been published in final form at https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/asi.23484. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.Peer reviewe
Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory potential of Rhododendron arboreum bark
No full textRhododendron arboreum Smith. (Ericaceae), an evergreen small tree, is one of the 1000 species that belongs to genus Rhododendron distributed worldwide. In folk medicine, as various parts of this plant exhibit medicinal properties, it is used in the treatment of different ailments.The present study was designed to evaluate the potential anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of methanolic extract of R. arboreum bark, followed by activity-guided fractionation of n-hexane, n-butanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions.The ethyl acetate fraction (200 mg/kg i.p.) showed the maximum analgesic effect (82%) in acetic acid-induced writhing, followed, to a less extent, by crude extract and chloroform fraction both at a dose of 200 mg/kg i.p. (65.09% and 67.89%, respectively). In carrageenan-induced mouse paw oedema, the crude extract and its related fractions displayed in a dose-dependent manner (50-200 mg/kg i.p.) an anti-inflammatory activity for all time-courses (1-5 hrs). For the active extract/fractions (200 mg/kg i.p.), the maximum effect was observed 5 h after carrageenan injection. These evidences were also supported by in vitro lipoxygenase inhibitory properties. In conclusion, R. arboreum crude methanolic extract and its fractions exhibited anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects. For these reasons, this plant could be a promising source of new compounds for the management of pain and inflammatory diseases
Capturing collabportunities: A method to evaluate collaboration opportunities in information search using pseudocollaboration
No full textIn explicit collaborative search, two or more individuals coordinate their efforts toward a shared goal. Every day, Internet users with similar information needs have the potential to collaborate. However, online search is typically performed in solitude. Existing search systems do not promote explicit collaborations, and collaboration opportunities (collabportunities) are missed. In this article, we describe a method to evaluate the feasibility of transforming these collabportunities into recommendations for explicit collaboration. We developed a technique called pseudocollaboration to evaluate the benefits and costs of collabportunities through simulations. We evaluate the performance of our method using three data sets: (a) data from single users’ search sessions, (b) data with collaborative search sessions between pairs of searchers, and (c) logs from a largescale search engine with search sessions of thousands of searchers. Our results establish when and how collabportunities would significantly help or hinder the search process versus searches conducted individually. The method that we describe has implications for the design and implementation of recommendation systems for explicit collaboration. It also connects system-mediated and user-mediated collaborative search, whereby the system evaluates the likely benefits of collaborating for a search task and helps searchers make more informed decisions on initiating and executing such a collaboration.This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: González-Ibáñez, R., Shah, C. and White, R. W. (2015), Capturing Collabportunities: A method to evaluate collaboration opportunities in information search using pseudocollaboration. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 66: 1897–1912, which has been published in final form at https://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1002/asi.23288. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.Peer reviewe
Roti John Marvellous / Muhammad Shah Hanafi Sarizat
No full textThe name of this product is roti john marvellous.The selected name clearly indicate the product.The product description for this product is homemade roti john. 'Take a break. Enjoy Roti John" is a tag line for this product to inform buyers that is to take a break to enjoy the delicious of roti john. Roti John product w e r e established first made in Singapore during the 1960s or 1970s. This product is assorted with two different ingredient which is meat and chicken.The USP of my product is the roti john marvellous with some meat and chicken. Meat nutrients are all the nutrients contained in meat are difficult to find in good quantities in other foods. For example, heme iron can only be found in meat and for individuals who do not consume meat, they will face the problem of anemia or low red blood cells that require dependence on supplements.It is also good for our health. Chicken nutrients chicken is a good source of Vitamin B which protects the body from cancer, Selenium Minerals found in large quantities in chicken is important for thyroid hormone metabolism, anti-oxidant defense system and immune system function in the body and high Protein provides energy. sufficient for the body to function properly.The concept of simplicity is demonstrated with minimal use of color indesign The product used 3 different colors, namely yellow, green and golden red. I will share a little about John Marvelous Bread. It is a food stall. The founder of the Roti John Marvellous is Encik Mohd akmal in early 2019.The cafe is located at Bandar Perda, Pulau Pinang,which is a strategic location for this business.The colors I use match the design I make. John Marvelous Bread has achieved their goal of making the business a success. The market value for john's bread products is very accepted among all ages who love to eat john's bread.I am very proud of the products I produce. I consider the design I made for the marvelous john's bread gives a chance to the stall itself
Hydraulic simulations to evaluate and predict design and operation of the Chashma Right Bank Canal
No full textIrrigation systems / Irrigation canals / Flow control / Velocity / Canal regulation techniques / Hydraulics / Simulation models / Design / Operations / Crop-based irrigation / Distributary canals / Water delivery / Policy / Protective irrigation / Water allocation / Water requirements / Sedimentation / Water distribution / Equity / Water conveyance / Pakistan / Chashma Right Bank Canal
KONSEP ISLAM DAN IMAN Analisis Pemikiran Inklusivisme Muhammad Shahru>r
No full textThe basic question being answered in this paper is how to construct inclusiveness thinking of Muhammad Shahrur about Islam and Iman (faith) he explores from the Quran? And what are the implications of such thinking. From his depth studies of the Quran, Shahrur believes that salvation doesn't only belong to one religion or the salvation of Muslims alone but it can also be found in a religion other than Islam. Anyone who surrenders to God believes in the Day of Judgment and doing a good deed, according to Shahrur, referred to as Muslims. It does not distinguish who he was and comes from what kind of formal religion. That is the conclusion found from his thoughts about religious attitudes.
Pertanyaan mendasar yang hendak dijawab dalam tulisan ini adalah bagaimana konstruk pemikiran inklusivisme Muh}ammad Shah}ru>r tentang Islam dan iman yang dieksplorasinya dari al-Quran? Dan apa implikasi dari pemikirannya tersebut. Dari kajianya yang mendalam terhadap al-Quran, Shah}ru>r berkeyakinan bahwa keselamatan tidak hanya milik satu agama atau orang Islam saja tetapi keselamatan itu bisa pula ditemukan di dalam agama selain Islam. Siapa saja yang pasrah kepada Tuhan beriman kepada hari akhir, dan beramal saleh, menurut Shah}ru>r, disebut sebagai seorang Muslim. Ia tidak membedakan siapa orang itu dan berasal dari agama formal apa, demikian kesimpulan yang ditemukan dari buah pikirannya tentang sikap keberagamaan
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
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