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Phase Transitions in the blume-Emery-griffiths-Vannimenus Model on the Cayley Tree
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This is a study on the phase diagram of the Blume-Emery-Gri�ths model on a Cayley tree with competing nearest-neighbour couplings and next-nearest-neighbour couplings and show that a detailed study of its properties can be carried out with essentially exact results, using rather simple numerical methods.Phase Transitions in the Blume-Emery-Griﬃ

الترجمة من استراتيجيات الكلام: دراسة في تعلم مهارة الكلام خلال المهمات اللغوية = al-Tarjamah Min Istiratijiyyat al-Kalam: Dirasat Fi Ta'lim Maharat al-Kalam Khilal al-Muhimmat al-Lughawiyyah
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لقد أشير وأكّد على إفادة الترجمة كاستراتيجية التعلم في تعلم اللغة الثانية حيث استخدمها متعلموا اللغة الإنجليزية بوصفها لغة ثانية، وهم في المرحلة الجامعية، بكثرة وخاصة هؤلاء في المستوى الابت�

2008 General Elections in Malaysia: Democracy at Work
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The Barisan Nasional (BN) which won a landslide in 2004 was returned to power in 2008 elections with reduced majority and the loss of five state assemblies.Dissatisfied with unfulfilled promises, the electorate protested by voting for a strong opposition. BN additionally was characterized by factionalism. Three opposition parties joined hands and,

2004 and 2008 General Elections in Malaysia: Towards a Multicultural, bi-Party Political System?
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The Barisan Nasional (BN), which won a landslide victory in 2004, was returned to power in the 2008 elections with reduced majority and the loss of five state assemblies. Dissatisfied with unfulfilled promises, the electorate protested by voting for a strong opposition. BN was additionally characterized by factionalism. Three major opposition parti

Parliamentary Democracy in Bangladesh: an Evaluation of the Parliament During 1996-2009
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This study of three parliaments in Bangladesh during 1991–2006 argues that parliament has failed to become the centre of political and legislative activities. This is mainly because the ruling parties deliberately bypass parliament, while the opposition deserts it. The parliament has been dysfunctional for more than half of its tenure. For the sh

non-Muslims, Islam and Muslims in Malaysia
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Malaysia is generally accepted by political scientists and sociologists as a 'divided society'. This concept posits profound and persistent cleavages within Malaysian society among various ethnic groups. However, contrary to expectations, Malaysia is widely accepted as a country where the different ethnic groups have co-existed peacefully a

Party Politics and Political Violence in Bangladesh: Issues, Manifestation and Consequences
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This article analyses the causes, manifestation and consequences of political violence in Bangladesh. The analysis is based on two arguments: fi rst, that there is a cyclical relationship between inter-party confl ict, political violence, and inter-party enmity; and secondly, interparty confl ict and violence at the horizontal level leads to politi

April 2009 “tri-Elections” in Malaysia: Maintaining the Status Quo
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By-elections held after the 12th general elections held on March 8, 2008 are of special significance as they indicate the level of support gained by the opposition as well as the receding popularity of the ruling coalition. The three by-elections (hence called tri-elections), one parliamentary and two state assemblies, held in April 2009 show that

Lead Removal by Using Carbon Nanotubes
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Exposure to lead (Pb) can cause anemia, diseases of the liver and kidneys, brain damage and ultimately death. For these reasons, heavy metals must be removed as much as possible from water. The removal of Pb (II) ions from aqueous solution using carbon nanotubes (CNT) as the adsorbent was investigated. The effects of pH were studied at 25°C. Batch

The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State / Noah Feldman
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When empires and government systems fall, they hardly resurface.Few people are worried about a resurgence of monarchy or communism. However, the governing system i.e. the Islamic state(also democracy), which “died” in 1924 has regained popularity amongst Muslims. How does one explain this puzzle especially to the Western policy makers who are a

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