Ahfad Journal articles from June 1 2008

Ahfad Journal archives from June 1 2008

Editors note.(Editorial)
June 1, 2008... Dear Reader, In this issue are included four articles that I hope you will enjoy reading. The first article reviews the records of Sudan national prevalence surveys (1979-2006) and others, that have clearly shown historical gradual shift...

Historical prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the Shift from infibulation to clitoridectomy and non-circumcision in Sudan.
June 1, 2008... Abstract Graphical extrapolations from previous national surveys on FGM in Sudan have shown overall prevalence of about 96% between 1979 and 1983. In 1991, the overall prevalence was 89.2% with a drop of 7.3%. National surveys of 2000 and...

The dilemma of worldwide typology and terminology of FGM--with special reference to Sudan.
June 1, 2008... Abstract The objective of this article is the development of pertinent FGM typology, through using the local languages and / or dialects that are comprehensible to and culturally accepted by the individuals of different societies. WHO...

Women in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State.(Report)
June 1, 2008... Abstract The study focused on Sudanese women working in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State. It aimed at identifying the reasons behind women's work, the constraining and enhancing factors that affect their...

Women access to market: a livelihoods and gender approach--case study: Kassala State.
June 1, 2008... Abstract The study has been conducted in Kassala State during the period from May 2007 to February 2008. The main objectives of this study were to identify the factors that affect women access to markets in the study area and to...

Nour Hashim, Shahinaz Kamal (2008), The Potentiality of E-Learning in Sudan: Case study Ahfad University for Women. School of Management Studies. Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)(Report)
June 1, 2008... The research aimed at describing the potentiality of E- Learning in Sudan, also it aimed to explain the importance of E- learning as a new technology to improve education. This study used descriptive statistics to analyze the primary data...

Sahar Mohamed Nur(2008), Superstitious Beliefs among Working Women of Sharg ElNile Locality. School of Psychology and Pre-school education, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)(Report)
June 1, 2008... This study aimed to know the degree of superstitious beliefs among working women in East-Nile locality. The study also aimed to know the different degrees of superstitious beliefs among those women according to variables: (age, marital status,...

Harum Gasim(2008), A Study on Transition Towards Sustainability: The role of Sudanese Civil Society Organizations (CBOs) in Facilitating Sustainable Development. School of Management Studies, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
June 1, 2008... This study aimed at providing a conceptual clarification on the role of civil society organizations (CBOs) in sustainability of development within Sudan. In line with the study objectives of highlighting the role of CBOs in sustainability...

Gamila Mohammed, Hind Elbaqir (2008), Cervical Neoplasia among Female Sex Workers in Khartoum State. School of Health sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
June 1, 2008... Cervical cancer is a leading cause for cancer related deaths among women in developing countries. Female sex workers are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HPV and hence cervical cancer. The aim of this...

Amel Zuhair, Israa Mustafa(2008), HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes Among Secondary School Students. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
June 1, 2008... The present study aimed to check the level of HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes among the secondary school students in Khartoum. The sample comprised 200 male and female students ranging in the age group from 12-20 years. Data was collected...

Israa Hayder, Israa Nasr Eldeen (2008), Evaluation of Antenatal Care (ANC) Services in Tow Health Centers: Case study; Ibrahim Malik Hospital and Al Maktoum Health Center. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
June 1, 2008... In the study the antenatal care services in tow health centers were investigated. The targeted group were 200 pregnant women (100from each halth center) plus the health providers and selected staff members from the two health centers. ...

Walla Ahmed, Safaa Mustafa (2008), Knowledge and attitudeds of Ahfad University Students Towards HIV/AIDS. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
June 1, 2008... This research aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Ahfad University girl students towards HIV/AIDS. Therefore, the study focused on the knowledge of an important sector of youth of this community towards HIV/AIDS. Primary...

Hala Elsir, Maissa Mohamed (2008), Comperative Evaluation of Antenatal Care Services in Tow Health Centers; case study: Turkish Teaching Hospital and Hiraa Health Center. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
June 1, 2008... In this study; the antenatal care (ANC) services in tow health centers were investigated. The target groups were 200 pregnant women (100 from each health center) plus the health providers and selected staff members from the tow health centers....

Eade, Debarah and Sayer, John (eds), 2006, Development and Private sectors: Consuming Interests.
June 1, 2008... Eade, Debarah and Sayer, John (eds), 2006, Development and Private sectors: Consuming Interests, United State of America, Kumaian Press, Inc. ISBN-13:978-1-56549-218-9 (pbk.:alk.paper) ISBN-10: 156549-218-8 (pbk.: alk. Paper) The articles...

Fielden, Sandra L; Davidson, Marilyn J (2005) International Handbook of Women. and Small Business Entrepreneurship.
June 1, 2008... Fielden, Sandra L; Davidson, Marilyn J (2005) International Handbook of Women. and Small Business Entrepreneurship. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar; Northampton: Edward Elgar.282pp. ISBN 1 843760126 The number of women entering small business...

Ahfad University for Women (AUW) has celebrated the graduation of its 38th batch on the 28th of April, 2008.(General news)
June 1, 2008... Ahfad University for Women (AUW) has celebrated the graduation of its 38th batch on the 28th of April, 2008. A total of 700 undergraduate students have graduated from the six academic Schools and 153 graduates from the post graduate programs...

The AUW held the official launching workshop for the network project on Gender, Generation and Social Mobilization.(General news)
June 1, 2008... The AUW held the official launching workshop for the network project on Gender, Generation and Social Mobilization: Challenges of reproductive health and rights among vulnerable groups in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania (GeSoMo) which is funded by...

The AUW in collaboration with Oslo University, Norway and Bahr ElGhazal Unviersity, has held the first steering committee meeting for the network project on "Capacity Building in the field of Mental Health in Bahr ElGhazal".(General news)
June 1, 2008... The AUW in collaboration with Oslo University, Norway and Bahr ElGhazal Unviersity, has held the first steering committee meeting for the network project on "Capacity Building in the field of Mental Health in Bahr ElGhazal". The meeting, which...

The Rector of Bergen University in Norway has visited AUW in March 2008 with a high profile delegate.(General news)
June 1, 2008... The Rector of Bergen University in Norway has visited AUW in March 2008 with a high profile delegate. The visit included signing of an agreement between the two universities that will enable further joint research, curriculum development and...

Delegates from Ohio University in USA and Bergen University College have visited the AUW in March 2008.(General news)
June 1, 2008... Delegates from Ohio University in USA and Bergen University College have visited the AUW in March 2008, under the umbrella of the collaboration between the two universities and AUW.

The AUW in collaboration with the UNV Program, UNFPA, UNICEF and non-governmental organizations has held a one day national event on the 23rd of March, 2008.(General news)
June 1, 2008... The AUW in collaboration with the UNV Program, UNFPA, UNICEF and non-governmental organizations has held a one day national event on the 23rd of March, 2008 for the celebration of mothers who did not circumcise their daughters. The celebration...

Under the umbrella of the project on Pathways to Women's Empowerment, the AUW Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies has held two workshops in January and February, 2008 in collaboration with the Social Research Center, American University Cairo and Cairo University.(General news)
June 1, 2008... Under the umbrella of the project on Pathways to Women's Empowerment, the AUW Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies has held two workshops in January and February, 2008 in collaboration with the Social Research Center, American...

Book received.
June 1, 2008... Adair, John (2007).The Art of Creative Thing: How to be Innovative and Develop Great Ideas. London: Kogan Page Adler, Nancy J.; Gundersen, Allison. (2008).International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior. 5th ed. Australia: Thomson ...