Ahfad Journal articles from June 2007

Ahfad Journal archives from June 2007

Sloganeering and over simplification approach to the complex issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Sudan.(Report)
June 1, 2007... Abstract The serious and complex issue of FGM is often addressed by international agencies and other actors through sloganeering approach. For instance, the long standing slogan (by UNICEF and other agencies) of sensitizing Sudanese...

Use of community-based organizations as a mechanism for sustainable development: the case of Kabkabiya Small Holder Charitable Society-Darfur, Sudan.(Report)
June 1, 2007... Abstract The article examines the role of community based organizations in sustainable development. It presents the experience of Kabkibya Small Holder Charitable Society (KSCS) in North Darfur State The article is based on survey...

Evaluation of job involvement potency of Nigerian male and female managers in education: implications for balancing gender gap in employment.(Report)
June 1, 2007... Evaluation of Job Involvement Potency of Nigerian Male and Female Managers in Education: Implications for Balancing Gender Gap in Employment. Abstract This study investigated if any difference exists in the job involvement of men and women...

Underweight, overweight and obesity among Sudanese secondary school children of Khartoum State.(Report)
June 1, 2007... Abstract This cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among 270 Sudanese school-children aged 15-18 years in Khartoum State, Sudan. Anthropometric measurements of height and...

Future of peace and Unity in the Sudan from the Perspective of Male and Female University Students.(Research notes)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Future of peace and Unity in the Sudan from the Perspective of Male and Female University Students. Abdel Mageed, Ahmed; Alsafi, Zahra and Elseed, Nazik (School of Psychology--Ahfad University for Women) This investigation aimed at...

Obstacles that Face Industry in the Sudan and Minimizing Employment Opportunities in this Sector.(Research notes)
June 1, 2007... Obstacles that Face Industry in the Sudan and Minimizing Employment Opportunities in this Sector. Abdel Mageed, Ahmed; Hashem, Azza; Mohamed, Hanana and Mahjob, Amina (School of Management--Ahfad University for Women) This study aimed at...

The Historical Development of Women's Studies in Ahfad University for Women.(Research notes)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The Historical Development of Women's Studies in Ahfad University for Women. Abdel Mageed, Ahmed; Abdel Rhman, Maha and Hamdi, Sabah (School of Psychology--Ahfad University for Women) This investigation covers the historical...

Masturbation Practice Among Female University Students.(Research notes)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Masturbation Practice Among Female University Students. Abdel Mageed, Ahmed; Ibrahim, Sara and Omer, Shima (School of Psychology--Ahfad University for Women) Masturbation is a natural sexual activity; perhaps it is the first sexual...

Flah, Ghazi--Walid, Nagel, Caroline, (eds), 2005, Geographies of Muslim Women: Gender, Religion, and space, New York--London, The Guilford press.(Book review)
June 1, 2007... Flah, Ghazi--Walid, Nagel, Caroline, (eds), 2005, Geographies of Muslim Women : Gender, Religion, and space, New York--London, The Guilford press. ISBN 1-57230--134--1(pbk)--ISBN--1-59385-183--9 (Cloth). In their edited book "Geographies of...

Bauer, Jan; Helie Anissa (2006) Documenting women's rights violations by non-state actors: activist strategies from Muslim countries.(Book review)
June 1, 2007... Bauer, Jan; Helie Anissa (2006) Documenting women's rights violations by non-state actors: activist strategies from Muslim countries. Montreal: International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development; London: Women...

Keddie, Nikki, R. 2007, Women in the Middle East: Past and Persent.(Book review)
June 1, 2007... Keddie, Nikki, R. 2007, Women in the Middle East: Past and Persent, Princeton University Press, Princeton and Oxford, ISBN-13:978-0-691-11610-5 (Cloth bound:alk. Paper), ISBN-10:0-691-11610-5(Cloth bound:alk. Paper),...

Nutrition Center for Training and Research (NCTR).(General News)(Ahfad University for Women )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Nutrition center for training and research in Ahfad University for Women were visited by the Nestle' Foundation Delegation, in the period from-4th--11th Aug. 2007 in collaboration with the Switzerland Embassy in Khartoum. The Nestle' foundation...

English language unit.(General News)(Ahfad University for Women )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The English Language Unit welcomed the visit of the UAB delegates to Ahfad University for Women Dr. Randa Anton and Uz. Reem Shaban, from the period 1st -7th March 2007 that the Administration Hall. The AUB delegates discussed the issues...

Computer Science unit.(General News)(Ahfad University for Women )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Uz. Amani Yassin El Siddig represented the computer Sciences unit in attending the opening session of the Video conference System in Al Sharja Hall, University of Khartoum on the 4th June 2007. Uz. Amani Yassin El Siddig also attended a...

Institute of Women Gender and Development.(General News)(Ahfad University for Women )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The Institute of Women Gender and Development held a conference on: "Law Reform" from 19th-22ed Sep. 2006 at The Bank Association Conference Hall. In collaboration with USIP American Institution for Peace, Khartoum University. The...

School of Psychology and Pre-Schooling Education.(General News)(Ahfad University for Women )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... School of Psychology and Pre-Schooling Education at Ahfad University in collaboration with the OVCT (an Italian Organization) represented by Rita Sidoli an Italian Professor of special education held a lecture on: "Self Reflection as a...

Book received.
June 1, 2007... 1. Atkinson, Giles (2004). Handbook of Sustainable Development.-Cheltenham: Edward Elgar 2. Chafetz, Janet Saltzman (2006). Handbook of the Sociology of Gender. New York: Springer Science Business Media 3. Connor, Jeanine(2006)....