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The Political Thought of the Late H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the United Arab Emirates (1966 - 2004)
No full textThis thesis highlights the political thought of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a man who made decisive contributions to the history of the twentieth century, and the various reflections of this political thought on the UAE, its people and the international community at large. In this regard, it explores and analyzes a multifaceted political thought that took its form in political practice in the establishment of the Federation, the management of crises and in the building of a prosperous enduring nation. Evaluating the factors that influenced the formation of the doctrinal matrix of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this thesis traces the background from within which Sheikh Zayed’s leadership skills evolved and developed. From his early years onwards, Sheikh Zayed made a firm commitment to undertake the considerable task of building a fully fledged state out of a divided tribal background, improve the lives of citizens, and carve a place for the UAE in the international arena.
This research project illustrates the implications and dimensions of Sheikh Zayed's political thinking process exemplified in his discursive statements and actions. It documents and analyzes the career achievements of Sheikh Zayed, a statesman acknowledged by contemporary and future generations to have had significant impact on the political direction and overall development of the UAE. This impact also demonstrates the potential of his contribution to the field of political thought.
One of this study’s primary conclusions is that the accomplishments of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan during his rule have resulted primarily from his development of an integrated doctrine of governance that reflected his humanistic outlook. In this regard, at both the domestic and international levels, Sheikh Zayed’s political decisions and acts were undertaken with reference to this outlook
Revenue-productive income tax structures and tax reforms in emerging market economies - evidence from Bulgaria
No full textUsing a household budget survey for 1992, The author shows the poor revenue performance and distributional impact of Bulgaria's personal income tax system. He explores the implications for revenue and income distribution of two alternative tax systems - a flat tax and a progressive but simpler three-brackets tax system. He demonstrates that simpler tax structures with lower tax rates could achieve at least equal revenue and distributional objectives and are superior in terms of efficiency and equity. (The findings are robust when Bulgaria's significant tax evasion is included). But tax changes since 1992 have, if anything, moved Bulgaria even further from a simple income tax system: the number of rates and brackets increased from 7 to 10, and the levels of exemption remain unchanged. (Complex, higher rates complicate administration and enforcement and provide incentives for tax evasions. And in the alternative systems the author explores, the poor are protected with higher exemptions.) Fortunately, the country's personal income tax structure began to move toward less nominal progressivity after Bulgaria's 1997 tax reform program. The tax rate in thetop income bracket was reduced from 52 percent to 40 percent, the number of tax brackets was halved, and the exemption level was increased 20 percent (reducing tax burdens on the poor).Environmental Economics&Policies,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Regional Governance,Tax Policy and Administration,Economic Theory&Research,Governance Indicators,Economic Theory&Research,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Environmental Economics&Policies,Tax Policy and Administration
Peran Diaspora Somalia Di Inggris Dalam Upaya Rekonstrusksi Somalia Pada Masa Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Tahun 2012-2017
No full textNegara somalia mempunyai komunitas diaspora yang tersebebar di
berbagai negara. Salah satunya terdapat di negara Inggris. Komunitas diaspora
somalia di inggris memang bukan yang terbesar jumlahnya dari total keseluruhan
diaspora somalia yang berada di luar kawasan afrika, yang mana jumlah
terbesarnya berada di Amerika Serikat. Namun diaspora Somalia di Inggris ini
sendiri memiliki pengaruh politik dan keinginan untuk berkontribusi yang cukup
besar jika dibanding dengan komunitas diaspora Somalia di negara lain. Di sisi
lain, negara Somalia telah kehilangan penduduk terutama sumber daya manusia
berkualitas dengan jumlah yang cukup besar selama bertahun-tahun karena
berbagai konflik yang terjadi, yang mana seharusnya mereka menjadi motor
penggerak pembangunan negara Somalia.
Penelitian ini nantinya akan berfokus pada bagaimana peran dan kontribusi
diaspora somalia di Inggris dalam upaya rekonstruksi negara Somalia pada masa
pemerintahan Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Melalui konsep Diaspora involvement in
peace and conflict dari Jennifer M. Brinkerhoff, penulis menemukan bahwa peran
diaspora somalia di inggris dalam upaya rekonstruksi somalia adalah melalui
economic remittance, philantrophy, human capital-knowledge transfer, dan
political influenc
Tell Sheikh Hassan (Syrie) – D37
No full textLocalisation Région Tabqa Situation rive gauche de l’Euphrate Accès à 2,5 km de Tell Mumbaqat Longitude 38.11481083 Latitude 36.19447705 Position terrasse ancienne Informations sur l’état du site État de conservation noyé ? Dimensions du site 250 m de diamètre Superficie 4,9 ha Altitude 310 m Critères de datation céramique, architecture, stratigraphie Périodes d’occupation attestées Période hellénistique centre administratif fortifié Fin ive s. à confirmer iiie s. palais et fortificat..
Usefulness of the Leipzig Score in the Diagnosis of Wilson’s Disease - A Diagnostically Challenging Case Report
No full textNuri Mehmet Basan,1 Mohamed Sheikh Hassan,2 Zeynep Gökhan,1 Sena Nur Alper,1 Sümeyye Şevval Yaşar,1 Tuğçe Gür,1 Ayhan Köksal1 1Department of Neurology, University of Health Science, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey; 2Department of Neurology, Mogadishu Somalia Turkey Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, Mogadishu Somalia Turkiye Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia, Email [email protected]: Wilson’s disease (WD) is a genetic disorder of copper metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive (AR) due to mutations in the ATP7B gene, which is involved in intracellular copper transport. Approximately 40% to 50% of the patients present with neurological symptoms as their first symptom. The most common neurological symptoms are dysarthria, gait abnormalities, ataxia, dystonia, tremor, parkinsonism, and drooling. This case report aims to present a diagnostically challenging case of WD presenting with neurological symptoms. The 38-year-old male patient was admitted with complaints of imbalance, gait disturbance, weakness in the legs, speech impairment, tremors in the hands, syncope, and drooling. The MRI primarily revealed FLAIR, T1, and T hyperintensities in the bilateral globus pallidus of the basal ganglias. At first, the patient was evaluated according to the Leipzig scoring and received one point from the serum ceruloplasmin level and two points from the neurological symptoms and was evaluated as “possible WD” with a total of three points. 24-hour urine copper was collected during and after the D-Penicillamine challenge. After the test, there was an increase of more than 5 times the upper limit. The Leipzig score was recalculated, and a diagnosis of WD was made with a score of five. Even cases without important diagnostic findings such as Kayser-Fleischer ring or high 24-hour urine copper should be evaluated according to the Leipzig score. It is vital to distinguish WD in patients with young-onset movement disorder and neurological symptoms.Keywords: hepatolenticular degeneration, magnetic resonance imaging, hepato-neurologic, Wilson’s disease, neuroradiolog
Todd Paralysis in a Pregnant Mother Presenting as Acute Stroke: Case Report
No full textBeria Aksu Selman,1,* Mohamed Sheikh Hassan,2,3,* Rahim Rahimov,1 Saltanat Mert,1 Ayhan Köksal1 1University of Health Science, Neurology Department Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey; 2Department of Neurology, Mogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 3Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Mogadishu University, Mogadishu, Somalia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, Department of Neurology Mogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia, Email [email protected]: Todd’s paralysis (TP) is relatively uncommon condition that can occur immediately after an epileptic seizure. It is a heterogeneous clinical syndrome that presents with acute-onset neurological findings, such as paralysis, paresthesia, aphasia, hemianopsia, and an altered state of consciousness. This may be accompanied by cytotoxic edema on diffusion MRI. This case illustrates a 28-week pregnant patient with TP who presented with acute stroke-like clinical and radiological findings. The patient was presented to the emergency room with left side weakness following focal onset generalized seizure. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated diffusion restriction which led to the initial consideration of acute stroke. However, after the disappearance of the neurologic deficit and the resolution of the diffusion restriction in the control MRI, the diagnosis shifted away from acute stroke to the postictal TP. It is important to keep in mind that TP may mimic acute stroke even in the presence of an acute brain lesion in the brain MRI. The differentiation is necessary as each of them has completely different treatment and etiology.Keywords: Todd paralysis, acute stroke, magnetic resonance imaging, hemiplegi
PEMIKIRAN FUNDAMENTALISME AHMAD HASSAN DALAM TAFSIR AL-FURQAN
No full textThis article aims to examine the perspectives of fundamentalism in the thinking of Ahmad Hassan in Tafsir Al-Furqan. To identify the manifestations of Ahmad Hassan\u27s fundamentalist beliefs in his work, it is necessary to consider that a mufassir (Quranic interpreter) is influenced by their social background, including family, education, and social environment. This research employs a qualitative analysis method, collecting data from Ahmad Hassan\u27s Tafsir Al-Furqan. The author analyzes the fundamentalist ideas reflected in the approach, interpretation of Quranic verses, and Ahmad Hassan\u27s views on the role and importance of maintaining the integrity of authoritative Islamic teachings. The analysis reveals that Ahmad Hassan emphasizes the importance of understanding and practicing the teachings of the Qur\u27an in accordance with the understanding of the salaf (early generations) in order to preserve the sanctity of Islamic teachings. Ahmad Hassan\u27s fundamentalist thinking is reflected in the emphasis on returning to the Qur\u27an and hadith as the primary authorities, rejecting blind imitation (taqlid), rejecting superstitious and innovative practices, rejecting the use of intermediaries in prayer, and rejecting talkin processions
The construction of Karen Karnak: The multi-author-function
No full textThis thesis is situated within the comparatively recent developments of Web 2.0 and the emergence of interactive WikiMedia, and explores the mode of authorship within a Read/Write culture compared to that of a Read/Only tradition. The hypothesis of this study is that the role of the audience has become merged with the author, and as such, represents new functions and attributes, distinct from a more conventional concept of authorship, in which the roles of audience and author are more separate. Read/Write and participatory culture, as defined by this study, is focused on collaboration, and includes the influences of D.I.Y. culture, Open-Source practices and the production of text by multiple authors. Multi-authorship presents a re-thinking of several concepts which support the notion of the individual author, since the focus of multi-authorship is not on attribution and ownership of a finished text, but on the continued malleability of a text. Modes of multi-authorship, demonstrated in the use of the pseudonyms Alan Smithee and Karen Eliot, represent declarative authors whose names signify multiple origins, whilst concurrently indicating a distinct body of work. The function of these names form an important context to this study, since primary research involves the construction of an experimental mode of multi-authorship utilising WikiMedia technology and the interaction of thirty nine participants, who are invited to create a body of work under the collective pseudonym Karen Karnak. The data generated by this experiment is analysed using aspects of Michel Foucault's author-function to identify and determine power structures inherent in the WikiMedia context. The interplay of power structures, including concepts such as identity, ownership and the body of work, affect the resulting mode of authorship and contribute to the construction of Karen Karnak, suggesting further areas of research into the emerging multi-author
Genotyping of Pathogenic Mycoplasma bovis Isolated from Cattle in Kafr El-Sheikh Province, Egypt
No full textMycoplasma bovis is one of the important pathogens in mycoplasma types that cause disease in cattle. The young
calves from one to four months of age are most likely to develop pneumonia caused by M. bovis. In this study, we
isolated M. bovis from tracheal swabs of cattle which showed respiratory symptoms. A total of about 100 tracheal
swab samples were collected from cattle in Kafer El-Shikh slaughterhouse, Egypt. The collected samples from cattle
were between 3-12 months of age. Mycoplasma bovis was identification in tracheal swab samples by using 16S rDNA
gene sequencing and biotyping by using rep-PCR, respectively. The microbiological method could not give positive
results, while the PCR showed that M. bovis infections were positive in 16 different cattle samples with about 16%.
The partial sequences of the 16S rRNA genes of the Mycoplasma isolates were obtained and phylogeny tree showed
that Sixteen Mycoplasma isolates were identified into Mycoplasma bovis. the similarity to Mycoplasma bovis
MYC 84, M. bovis L22 and M. bovis MYC 76 was 100, 99 and 95%, respectively. The ten Rep-PCR primers produced
about 139 fragments, 53.3% of them consider as monomorphic and 46.7% of them consider as polymorphic bands.
According to genetic similarity and intraspecies differentiation, the sixteen Mycoplasma isolates were grouped into
two main different clusters with about 60% genetic similarity in genetics dendrogram. These results suggest that
PCR technique is a specific molecular detection technique identified to determine Mycoplasma and It is easy and
fast methods to detect and isolate infected animals
Transport and deposition of nanoparticles in microvascular networks
No full textTargeted delivery of therapeutic drugs to specific sites in the body is becoming a norm for treating many diseases, such as cancer. Engineered nanoparticles have emerged as the most suitable carriers for this purpose. Often times, these particles are directly injected into the bloodstream and carried by the circulation to the targeted sites. The efficiency of the nanoparticle delivery depends on how many of them eventually reach the target sites before being removed by kidney filtration or by phagocytosis. Two hydrodynamic processes that are critical in the efficient delivery are margination of these particles from the core of a blood vessel towards the vessel wall, and adhesion of the particles on to the endothelial cell surface lining the vessel wall. Previous studies have considered margination and adhesion of nanoparticles in simple geometry, such as parallel plate flow chambers, and bifurcating channels. These studies have shown that the particle size and shape significantly affect their margination. However, blood vessels in the microcirculation form complex networks known as microvascular networks that are characterized by highly tortuous vessels, and frequent and hierarchical bifurcations and mergers. A detailed quantitative analysis of particle margination and adhesion under such complex geometry is missing. Towards that end, in this thesis we utilize a high-fidelity computational model of cellular-scale blood flow in physiologically-realistic microvascular networks to study the margination and adhesion of nano- and micro-particles. The objective is to understand the simultaneous effects of the flowing red blood cells and the complex geometry of the vasculatures on the margination and adhesion of particles. In the first part of the work, we model nanoparticles as volume-less point particles that are simply advected by the streamlines. We find that margination and adhesion are highly non-uniform across the networks. Specifically, we find that adhesion is significantly high in the bifurcation regions, while margination is high in the venular segments. In the second part of this work, we modeled particles as rigid finite-size spheres. Similar heterogeneity is observed herein, and the margination area density is also correlated to the CFL thickness. Arterioles and venules have high levels of margination and adhesion likelihood, while capillaries have the lowest. Our simulations show that irrespective of hematocrit levels and network topology, the accumulation of the marginated particles and the likelihood of adhesion increase with increasing particle size. In the last part of this work, we study shape effect of particles by considering oblate and prolate shapes. Similar heterogeneity is observed, and the margination area density is also correlated to the CFL thickness. Irrespective of hematocrit levels and network topology, margination of ellipsoidal particles was observed to be higher, with the oblate particles showing the maximum margination compared to other shapes. Our work underscores the importance of network topology on the distribution of the therapeutic drug within the targeted tissue.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Hassan M. Al-Sira
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