Akhuwat: Potential for a Sustainable Islamic Interest Free Microfinance Model

This study will examine if Akhuwat provides a sustainable Islamic interest-free Microfinance model for potential poverty alleviation. This question is particularly complicated for an organization that relies so heavily on subsidies. Theoretical debates of sustainability and the recognition of donations, cross-market comparisons, and data from audit reports will validate Akhuwat’s potential for long term sustainability. Analysis also highlights the discrepancies that plague this opaque industry

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA Siswa Kelas VIII Semester II SMPN 5 Siak Kecil Kecamatan Siak Kecil Kabupaten Bengkalis

This study is based on the low learning outcomes of students' science can be seen from the results of sciencelearning class VIII SMP Negeri 5 Siak Kecil, with grade grade average of 62.11. Therefore, the researchersprovide alternative learning with the application of guided inquiry model. SMP Negeri 5 Siak Kecil languagelesson year 2014/2015. This study aims to improve student learning outcomes of grade VIII SMP Negeri 5 SiakKecil Kecamatan Siak Kecil with the application of guided inquiry learning model. The form of researchconducted is Classroom Action Research (PTK) with 2 cycles. Based on the analysis of research data afterapplying the guided inquiry learning model, the average percentage of teacher activity in cycle I 58.75%increased to 85% in cycle II. The average percentage of student activity also increased ie 51.25% in the firstcycle increased to 81.25% in cycle II. Student learning outcomes on the basic score with the average class of62.11 and in the first cycle increased with the average class of 67.42 with the percentage increase in learningoutcomes 8.54% and the percentage of students who completed 61.53%, and in the second cycle increased. . .again with an average value of 75.80 with a percentage increase in learning outcomes by 22.04% and thepercentage of students who completed 84.61%. The results of this study indicate that the implementation ofguided inquiry learning model can improve the learning outcomes of science students of grade VIII SMP N 5Siak Kecil

The Gift of Life: New Laws, Old Dilemmas, and the Future of Organ Procurement

In Ohio, the recent enactment of the required request law has already helped grieving families to grapple with a loved one\u27s death. Here and across the nation, modifications to organ donation statutes may provide the impetus to change the way a seemingly willing, but apprehensive population views organ donation. But the statutes governing this area are only one component of the fascinating concept of giving life through death. Because a wealth of material already exists detailing narrow aspects of this area, the purpose of this comment is to present the reader with an informative overview of organ donation as it currently exists. Part I of this comment discusses the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and Ohio\u27s organ donation statute; Part II addresses the problems confronted in defining death; Part III examines the donation-transplant process; and, Part IV focuses on the future

The Edward\u27s Decision: The End of Creationism in Our Public Schools?

Although many previous cases addressing this issue have gained national attention perhaps no other issue since the famous Scope\u27s monkey trial has raised as much controversy as Louisiana\u27s adoption of the Creationism Act. Now, one thing is certain; when Susie\u27s dad asks her what she learned in school today, she most certainly won\u27t reply that she learned about creationism in science class. The Supreme Court\u27s recent ruling\u27 has insured that the separation between church and state in our public schools will remain. This casenote attempts to examine that ruling, its relationship to similar cases and its impact in the future of the public school\u27s curriculu

A retrospective cohort study to determine the documented incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in breast cancer patients treated at Boston Medical Center

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston UniversityPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of documented PTSD in adult breast cancer survivors treated at Boston Medical Center and the strength of its relationship to important PTSD risk factors. Methods/Procedures: The cohort was defined retrospectively and a chart review was conducted. Results: The results of the study support that adult breast cancer patients treated at Boston Medical Center are at risk for developing PTSD. Additionally, younger and patients with more co-morbidities are at highest risk. Conclusions: These results underscore the need for both further descriptive studies and interventions aimed at early identification and treatment of PTSD in breast cancer survivors

Training and development techniques for improving organizational performance for Ghanian firms

Includes bibliographical references