Understanding Islam: Development, Economics and Finance

In this paper, the foundational rules governing human, economic and financial development in Islam, as understood from the Quran and from the life and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), are summarized. These rules pave the path to development as the basis of institutional structure, which in turn, underpin the path of economic and social progress. The essential elements in the life of a Muslim—the unity of creation, freedom and freedom of choice, economic and human development, economic system and financial practice—are developed

Assumption without representation: the unacknowledged abstraction from communities and social goods

We have not clearly acknowledged the abstraction from unpriceable “social goods” (derived from communities) which, different from private and public goods, simply disappear if it is attempted to market them. Separability from markets and economics has not been argued, much less established. Acknowledging communities would reinforce rather than undermine them, and thus facilitate the production of social goods. But it would also help economics by facilitating our understanding of – and response to – financial crises as well as environmental destruction and many social problems, and by reducing the alienation from economics often felt by students and the public

Is emotional authenticity in service delivery always key to customer satisfaction? An empirical investigation of boundary conditions

This essay discusses how international political theory can become more receptive towards Islamism. The central claim is that Islamism can be interpreted as a form of communitarianism. To underpin this claim, the study relies on an analysis of how the concepts of community and person are conceived in communitarianism and Islamism. On the basis of the affinities of these conceptions between Islamism and communitarianism the essay shows that Islamism can be interpreted as a form of communitarianism. The study then concludes that understanding Islamism as communitarianism produces a common space for public reasoning which would deserve more consideration from political theorists. Secondly Islamism as communitarianism reassesses the possibility of a political theory engagement with Islamist theory that can benefit the recognition of human rights norms in circumstances in which Islamism is particularly influential

Integrated disaster nursing response for public healthcare settings in Pakistan: A sequential mixed method approach

Background: Natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. are unforeseen circumstances that overwhelm and affect millions of people. Pakistan is one of the countries which is highly susceptible to getting affected by floods every year. Among the various cities of Pakistan Sanghar and Dadu are the low-lying areas making them vulnerable to being greatly affected by natural disasters. These calamities can cause large human and infrastructure losses, putting the healthcare system\u27s ability to respond effectively at risk. The capacity of healthcare providers to cope with crisis circumstances and offer crucial medical aid is critical to saving lives and minimizing the long-term effects of catastrophic events on human life.Methods: The study will employ a sequential mixed-method design approach with an embedded experimental component where quantitative and qualitative data are collected and analyzed in two distinct phases respectively. In Phase 1, a Quasi-experimental design will be utilized, consisting of pre-tests and post-tests. The study will be conducted on 310 healthcare providers (155 per district). A nursing post-disaster response capacity-building intervention will be integrated between the pre and post-tests. Phase 2 will involve a qualitative approach, where focus group interviews will be conducted from both areas. These will be analyzed through inductive thematic analysis.Discussion: This project is anticipated to provide an intervention program to improve healthcare practitioners\u27 disaster response capacities, as well as their ability to deal successfully with catastrophe victims. The role of nurses in disaster response is critical, making this study significant. The findings are expected to have a significant impact on nursing education and practice, particularly in terms of adding disaster nursing response into the nursing curriculum