Qualitative network analysis for migration studies: beyond metaphors and epistemological pitfalls by Ryan, Louise, Dahinden, Janine

“…Adopting a reflexive approach enables us to de‐migranticise our research turning the role of migration and ethnicity for social networks into an empirical question rather than taking them as an essentialist starting point for investigation. The Special Issue brings together an integrated set of articles drawn from a social networks and migration symposium. …”
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Refugees & mental health - a collaboration between Sandra Denicke Polcher (Deputy Head of Architecture, The Cass) and Dr Corinna Haenschel (Director of Centre for Psychological Wel... by Denicke-Polcher, Sandra, Haenschel, Corinna, Giacco, Domenico

“…Crossing Cultures is the project title for a research initiative that brings together architecture students from Studio 3 and Unit 6 with students from other universities to work together with locals and asylum seekers in the hilltop village Belmonte Calabro, Italy. …”
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The investigation of scandal from Watergate to Monicagate: the special prosecutor in late twentieth century American politics by Harrington, Clodagh

“…Chapter 6 explores the Kenneth Starr investigation and the perils of politicized justice, examining how the Whitewater investigation of alleged financial misconduct by President Clinton evolved into a partisanized demand for his impeachment because of personal misconduct over the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Chapter 7 brings a conclusion of previous chapters. There is some disagreement among scholars regarding the' acceptable plural of the term 'counsel.' …”
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Methodological implications of participant and researcher multilingualism: making language dynamics visible by Rolland, Louise, King, Hannah M., Lorette, Pernelle

“…This special issue (SI) brings together seven contributions which discuss the methodological implications of researching in a multilingual world, where researchers and/or research participants are likely to know more than one language. …”
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Infusing Communication Skills into Financial Accounting Curriculum: A perspective from the Digital Era by Nuwan Lakmal Hettiarachchi, Nuwan Lakmal Hettiarachchi, Tamil Selvan Subramaniam, Tamil Selvan Subramaniam, Anas Al-Fattal, Anas Al-Fattal

“…Another possible research could replicate the investigation in other fields of study. This paper brings several implications for instructional practice and pedagogies, as well as for policies of instructional training and development. …”
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Legal and social viability of polygamy : an analysis by Ansari, Abdul Haseeb, Md Hassan Ahmed, Kyaw Hla Win

“…This, in effect, is denial to the right guaranteed in the SharÊ‘ah to both Muslim males and females, as in certain circumstances polygamy brings happiness to the family. For example, if wife is suffering from some kind of contagious disease and the husband is deprived of fulfilling his sexual desire, in view of the ban, he will have to divorce his first wife in order to marry with some other female. …”
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IDPS: an integrated intrusion handling model for cloud computing environment by Alsafi, Hassen Mohammed, Abduallah, Wafaa Mustafa, Pathan, Al-Sakib Khan

“…This makes their computer processing available much more conveniently to users. However, it also brings new security threats and challenges about safety and reliability. …”
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Development of a scalable video compression algorithm by Khalifa, Othman Omran, Issa, Sinzobakwira, Olanweraju, Rashidah Funke, Al Khazmi, El Mahdi A

“…The choice of a scalable video coding framework in this context brings technical and economical advantages. The result shows that the managed complexity algorithm based on Lagrangian Multiplier function outperforms the normal encoder. …”
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Akta Perkhidmatan Kewangan Islam 2013: Tinjauan awal kesannya dalam industri takaful by Abd Hamid, Mohamed Hadi, Hassan, Rusni

“…The enforcement of IFSA brings various impacts to takaful industry. In light of this background, this article attempts to analyse the salient impacts of IFSA to takaful industry. …”
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Exploring cognitive approach in the teaching of literature for secondary schools in Malaysia by Abdullah, Suhaila, Idrus, Faizah

“…This paper discusses cognitive approach and how it could play an important role in the teaching of literature in secondary schools in Malaysia. Cognitive approach brings about cognitive poetics, a theory which studies literary works by using psychology. …”
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Ownership effect of fractional reserve banking:an islamic perspective by Larbani, Moussa, Mydin Meera, Ahamed Kameel

“…Findings – The conclusion of the paper is that money creation through FRB is creation of purchasing power out of nothing which brings about unjust ownership transfers of assets, from the economy to the bank effectively paid for by the whole economy through inflation. …”
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Isogeometric analysis of depth averaged flow and contaminant transport equations in meandering open channels by Hekmat, Ali

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Social media usage, expectancy disconfirmation elements and university reputation by Irfan, Asmara

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Learning creative practice by starting from difference by Roberts, Chianna, Boys, Jos

“…Build on what diversity brings to learning and the teaching as a central element of the culture of a school; 2. …”
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Revisiting migrant networks: migrants and their descendants in labour markets

“…In this volume, both established and new scholars present their findings on the networks of migrants and their descendants and explore the content of their social ties for educational and labor market success. The book brings together quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, including network analysis, various migrant groups across seven European countries and varied professional contexts. …”
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Anti-social behaviour: local perception and reporting behaviour in a small urban location by Venables, Lucie Mary

“…This thesis uniquely brings together this perspective with social capital theory, specifically bonding, bridging and linking to explore the factors associated with reporting behaviour. …”
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A view made unnecessary: questioning a theory of irony-work in architecture by Catina, Alexander

“…At the end, a car park in Berlin, where context brings about an inescapable ironic charge, will serve as the stage for an anti-heroic architectural gesture, which negates originality in favor of lost purpose. …”
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Enabling cyber incident collaboration in UK local government through fast-time communication by Brett, Mark

“…This paper brings together concepts and ideas to support organisations in implementing cyber incident response and coordination, especially focusing on the need for fast-time communications. …”

Infusing Communication Skills into Financial Accounting Curriculum: A perspective from the Digital Era by Nuwan Lakmal Hettiarachch, Nuwan Lakmal Hettiarachch, Tamil Selvan Subramaniam, Tamil Selvan Subramaniam, Sarala Thulasi Palpanadan, Sarala Thulasi Palpanadan, Anas Al-Fattal, Anas Al-Fattal

“…Another possible research could replicate the investigation in other fields of study. This paper brings several implications for instructional practice and pedagogies, as well as for policies of instructional training and development. …”
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Infusing Communication Skills into Financial Accounting Curriculum: A perspective from the Digital Era by Nuwan Lakmal Hettiarachchi, Nuwan Lakmal Hettiarachchi, Tamil Selvan Subramaniam, Tamil Selvan Subramaniam, Sarala Thulasi Palpanadan, Sarala Thulasi Palpanadan, Anas Al-Fattal, Anas Al-Fattal

“…Another possible research could replicate the investigation in other fields of study. This paper brings several implications for instructional practice and pedagogies, as well as for policies of instructional training and development. …”
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