In a multilevel security database there are multiple beliefs about a given real world object. The ability of a database model to accommodate multiple beliefs is termed polyinstantiation in the multilevel security literature. In this paper we remark that in an abstract sense polyinstantiation is a priori present in all models for temporal and spatial databases. In particular we investigate the a...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and usefulness of (99m)Tc-sestamibi scintigraphy and gamma probe localization of parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and establish radio-guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy at Hussain Makki Al Jumma Center for Specialized Surgery, Kuwait. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Twelve patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (mean age: 48 +...

Qotol-al-Qolob is an organismic and rich text that has been very effective in stabilizing the Sufist discourse. This is because of the flow of Sufism articulated in the late second century in the context of religion and passed through contradictory discourses such as jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy and then emerged in a period that radical rationalism, jurisprudential controversy, philo...

The paper presents an analysis of a unique manuscript identified in the book collection prominent Dagestani theologian Baguzhalav al-Machadi. It comprises 9 works compiled form questions and answers, which reflect theological discourse on various legal aspects. discussion was attended by such reputed theologians as Dawud al-Usishi, Sheikh Izz ad-Din Tayyib, Said al-Makki, Muhammad-haji al-Uradi...

muslim mystics have turned to political issues relying on both unity and plurality criteria.  they have explained the characteristics of a mystic politician emphasizing the necessity of mysticism for politicians and even the necessity of politics for mystics. taking a social viewpoint, the early sufis, paid a particular attention to this important matter in their speech and behavior, and invite...

Leptospermum flavescens Sm. (Myrtaceae), locally known as 'Senna makki' is a smallish tree that is widespread and recorded to naturally occur in the montane regions above 900 m a.s.l from Burma to Australia. Although the species is recorded to be used traditionally to treat various ailments, there is limited data on biological and chemical investigations of L. flavescens. The aim of the present...

The Qur'a?n is an address/book that the forms of its age are formed in it. mind-constructor language (in sense educating minds) reflects phenomena society which revelation was descended and then attributes a divine value to this situation. With series these values it has uploaded, gradually achieves relevant subject goal. In order realize ideal aimed by word(kala?m), moral corruption marginaliz...

It is very difficult to predict the load carrying capacity of bored piles because of the Complications that may arise such as difficult ground conditions , presence of ground water, method of boring, method of concreting, quality of concrete, expertise of the construction staff, the ground conditions and the pile geometry. Therefore the Pile design must be accompanied by in situ load testing. M...