IOSR-JHSS   Volume-21 ~ Issue-10 ~ October-2016

Abstract: The Museum fürIslamischeKunst in Berlin houses three stucco fragments belonging to an architectural frieze, coming from Jazīra (probably from Southeastern Anatolia), and dating back to the mid-13th century (inv. no. I.3764 a-c; H. 18 cm.; Fig. 1a-c). These fragments have been published in a Berliner Exhibition Catalogue devoted to the Jazīra.1 A double strip, with cufic and cursive inscriptions respectively, is generated by circular knots, whose ribbons compose an upper and a lower band, framing a series of single quadrupeds; the knots enclose a Sagittarius. Two fragments (Fig. 1a-b)..............

[1] Anatolian Civilizations (The) 1983: The Anatolian Civilizations, III, Seljuk/Ottoman, Topkapı Palace Museum, Istanbul, May 22 – October 30, 1983, Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Istanbul.
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[3] Bär, Max 1995: Die Geschichte der Artuqiden und ihreVerbindungmitByzanz, in: Die Artuqiden-Schale1995, 37-38.
[4] BarraliAtlet, Xavier 1994: Il mosaicopavimentale, in: Carlo Bertelli (ed.), La pittura in Italia, L'Altomedievo, Milan, 480-498.
[5] Bernardini, Michele 1993: Moneta artuchide, in: Giovanni Curatola (ed.),Ereditàdell'Islam. Arte islamica in Italia, Venezia, Palazzo Ducale 30 ottobre 1993-30 aprile 1994, Milan, 245-246, entry no. 134.

Abstract: Often the perceptions of Muslim consumers are taken for granted by the Muslim producers and they assume the product will be acceptable among Muslims. Hence, this paper looks into the perception of Muslim consumers in Malaysia on how important has the presence of halal logo on the packaging of food and beverages (F&B). Further, this study investigates how these consumers‟ perceptions affect their purchasing decision. A total of 1000 sets of self-administered questionnaires were randomly distributed among consumers throughout Malaysia. To achieve the stipulated objectives, the simple mean analysis and factor analysis were performed. The findings revealed that indeed the respondents were very concerned about the halal status of their food, exemplified through the presence of halal logo on the packaging and they were willing to spend more as long as the food are assured halal.

Key Words: Perceptions, Halal Logo, Halal Branding, Malaysian Muslim consumers

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[2] Verbeke, W. Agriculture and the food industry in the information age. European Review of Agriculture Economics. 32(3), 2005, 347-368.
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[4] Pettinger, C., Holdsworth, M., and Gerber, M. Psycho-social influences on food choice in Southern France and Central England. Appetite, 42 (3), 2004, 307-316.
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Abstract: Une fois que le juge connait tout de l'affaire, il peut se heurter à une question d'ordre général, dégagée du litige à l'occasion duquel elle s'est posée. La réponse est absolument essentielle à la résolution du litige. Donner plutôt suite à une mesure légale d'instruction pour y répondre est inutile, celle-ci n'établissant que les faits dont dépend la solution de l'affaire. Un amicus curiae peut apporter une telle réponse. Or il n'est pas encadré par le code rwandais de procédure civile ou pénale. Il s'avère entant qu'un défi à relever d'abord afin de proposer ensuite des mécanismes possibles applicables. Tel a été la raison fondamentale de mener cette étude.

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Abstract: This descriptive comparative case study explored Health Care Professionals‟ beliefs about if and how a person living with HIV/AIDS‟s experience and/or perception of stigma is influenced by their experiences in hospital. Data collection was through semi-structured interviews with Health Care Professionals at two inpatient sites in Brighton, England and Tygerberg, South Africa. The data was analysed using thematic content analysis. In Brighton, HIV care is tailored towards men who have sex with men, and Health Care Professionals suggested that patients outside this demographic may be more likely to experience or perceive stigma. Outside of specialist services, participants highlighted lingering...........

Key words: Health care professional, HIV/AIDS, perception, qualitative, stigma

[1] Flowers, P., Davis, M., Larkin, M., Church, S., Marriott, C. Understanding the impact of HIV diagnosis amongst gay men in Scotland: an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Psychol Health, 26(10), 2011, 1378-91.
[2] Kalichman S.C., Simbayi, L.C., Cloete, A, Mthembu, P.P, Mkhonta, R.N., Ginindza, T. Measuring AIDS stigmas in people living with HIV/AIDS: the internalized AIDS-related stigma scale. AIDS Care, 21[1], 2009, 87-93.
[3] Simbayi, L.C., Kalichman, S.C., Strebel, A., Cloete, A., Henda, N., & Mqeketo, A. Internalized AIDS stigma, AIDS discrimination, and depression among men and women living with HIV/AIDS, Cape Town, South Africa. Social Science and Medicine, 64, 2007, 1823-1831.
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Abstract: Since its introduction in 2001, 164 Malaysian undergraduates have completed the BA German programme at Universiti Putra Malaysia(UPM), a combination of German language instruction, philological subjects and market-oriented courses. A survey into the professional development of BA German students since their graduation revealed that the majority of graduates had no problems in finding employment in the corporate or education sector shortly after finishing their studies. Many have changed their career paths several times since securing their first employment in order to gain higher incomes, face greater challenges and enjoy better career..........

Key words :- BA German curriculum, human resource development, Malaysia job market, professional development of UPM Graduates, tracer study, UPM

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Abstract: Today there is a significant competition among the global cities. Each global city tries to preclude its competitors by way of making strategic movements. Global cities are compared in global indices that are regularly published and organized by worldwide known foundations, and on international scale, each city is ordered in accordance with a certain ranking. Directors of global cities greatly consider these orderings; primary aims and practices should be determined in accordance with the goal of being at the top in these indices.............

Keywords: Istanbul, Globalization, Global City Index, Competition

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