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Inheritance, access to resources and poverty in Serer families in Senegal [PDF]

, 2012
This research explores the relationship between inheritance, access to resources and the intergenerational transmission of poverty among the Serer ethnic group in rural and urban environments in Senegal.
Evans, Ruth
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British-Muslim Family Law as a Site of Citizenship [PDF]

, 2018
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech on ‘Civil and Religious Law in England’, delivered a decade ago, attracted considerable public and academic attention.
Pilgram, Lisa
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A Learning Model with Memory in the Financial Markets

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Learning is central to a financial agent's aspiration to gain persistent strategic advantage in asset value maximisation. The implicit mechanism that transforms this aspiration into an observed value gain is the speed of error corrections (demonstrating, an agent's speed of learning) whilst facing increased uncertainty.
Shikta Singh, Supun Chandrasena, Yue Shi, Abdullah Alhussaini, Claude Diebolt, Martin Enilov, Tapas Mishra   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unresolved Questions in the Bill of Rights of the New Iraqi Constitution: How Will the Clash Between Human Rights and Islamic Law Be Reconciled in Future Legislative Enactments and Judicial Interpretations? [PDF]

, 2006
This Article endeavors to answer the question, are the provisions on “human rights” and “Islamic Law” in the new Iraqi constitution compatible? The new Iraqi Constitution recognizes the concept of “human rights” in accordance with Iraq\u27s international
Mattar, Mohamed Y.
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FIGO position statement: Gamete donations

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Gamete donation has become a crucial part of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs), providing hope to individuals, including those who may have no other option for parenthood. This process comes with a wide range of ethical, medical, and legal challenges that need to be carefully addressed to protect the well‐being and rights of all ...
Laurie Henry, Aris Antsaklis, Dov Feldberg, Jaideep Malhotra, Suchitra Pandit, Carlos Salazar, Alex Vidaeff, Rafal Zadykowicz, M. Louise Hull, Nikhil Purandare, the FIGO Committee on the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health and the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology, and Infertility, Jackline Akol, Andres Calle, Akira Iwase, Togas Tulandi, Lourdes Capito, Julie Chor, Salome Maswime, Ana G. Quijada   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Egypt and the Middle East: Democracy, Anti-Democracy and Pragmatic Faith [PDF]

, 2016
In this article, I discuss prospects for democracy in the Middle East. I argue, first, that some democratic experiments—for instance, Egypt under Mohammed Morsi—are not in keeping with etymological and historical meanings of
Crippen, Matthew
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Populism and policy capacity: Evidence from an opposition municipality in Istanbul

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
Abstract Despite achievements in its conceptual rigor, policy capacity still represents a relatively depoliticized concept that fails to sufficiently consider the ways in which politics plays a role in its creation, mobilization, or decay. This article seeks to contribute to this debate by investigating the impact of populism on policy capacity, the ...
Ebru Ertugal, Faik Gür, İnan Sevinç
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Nexus of Common Good and the Neo‐Weberian State: A Comparative Analysis of Brazil and Mexico

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article provides a conceptual analysis of the Common Good and its influence within the Neo‐Weberian State (NWS) framework. By addressing concerns regarding its practical application and the effects on public sector reforms, the research delves into the dynamics of crisis management and highlights the conflict between economic influence ...
Diego Galego, Gabriela Lotta, Keith Baker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘I Have my Beliefs, but Then I Have my Reality’: Reflections of Black and South Asian Parents Living in England on Screening and Genetic Diagnosis in Pregnancy

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Black and South Asian women in the UK face disproportionately worse pregnancy and maternal outcomes. Yet, they are underrepresented in research. Understanding their attitudes towards prenatal tests (screening tests and diagnostic genetic tests) is critical for offering equitable prenatal care. Methods Focus groups examined attitudes
Michelle Peter, Rashida Baptiste, Rachael Buabeng, Lily Islam, Jane Fisher, Kerry Leeson‐Beevers, Melissa Hill, Lyn S. Chitty   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Islamic Influence on Spain: Discussion of Women’s Rights and Islamic Influence [PDF]

, 2017
Current sentiment in the West surrounding Islam stems from a variety of factors: terror attacks, lack of understanding the Islamic faith and cultures that practice the religion, and stereotypical depictions in the media of Muslims as terrorist or as ...
Uzzama, Samreen
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