Aaron L. Mackler. Introduction to Jewish and Catholic Bioethics: A Comparative Analysis. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2003. x, 265 pp.

AJS Review ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 394-395
Author(s):  
Louis E. Newman

Comparative analysis, especially in the field of religious studies, is widely recognized as among the most difficult of intellectual tasks. How does one do justice to the complexity of both subjects? How does one set the terms of the comparison in a way that accurately captures both similarities and differences? How does one place those similarities and differences in a broader context so that their significance comes to the fore? And how does one present both halves of the comparison in a way that will be equally accessible to readers presumed to be familiar with only one or the other? These challenges are still more formidable when the subjects being compared are “Jewish bioethics” and “Catholic bioethics,” each of which draws on a long ethical tradition, encompasses a wide range of views, and continues to evolve.

2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-165
Author(s):  
Janina Skrzyczyńska ◽  
Jolanta Marcinik

Attempt of comparative analysis of the segetal flora of Siedlce City with similar flora of areas of arable lands of the Siedlce Upland is presented in the paper. Received results show the larger value for urban flora of apophitysm coefficient - 63,3% (61% for Upland), flora modernization - 0,52 (0,42 for Upland) and flora lability - 19 (15 for Upland). On the other hand segetal flora of the Siedlce Upland is characterised by larger synanthropization coefficient - 104 (93 for the city). As to other differences, considerable larger participation of perennial species in the flora of the city (45,5% Siedlce; 37,1% Upland) is noteworthy. Moreover the occurrence of juvenile forms of arborescent species and plants running wild from gardens and parks, e.g.: <i>Mathiola incana, Aesculus hippocastanus, Sedum reflexum, Nigella damascena, Helianthus tuberosus</i> among species weeding urban cultivation is clearly noticeable.


Author(s):  
J. J. Fu

Based on general investigations and utilizing GIS software, missing historical data was hypothesized. From the perspectives of social and economic development, this paper tries to find the logic behind the formation and development of traditional settlements. Using systematic examination, the features of the town’s overall layout, courtyard shape and building materials appear. Applying comparative analysis, this paper indicated the similarities and differences between Tangyin town and the other areas of Jiangxi, and add them to the construction logic of the middle area in Jiangxi to make the following construction activities much in order.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bheem Dutt Joshi ◽  
Vinay Kumar Singh ◽  
Hemant Singh ◽  
Ashutosh Singh ◽  
Sujeet Kumar Singh ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTIn the present study, we explored the intraspecific genetic variation and phylogeographic relationship among all the reported species in the genus Naemorhedus distributed in a wide range of habitats. The Bayesian based phylogeny demonstrated that Himalayan goral, is a highly diverged species from the other reported species of gorals. We claim the presence of two valid sub-species of Himalayan goral, i.e. N. g. bedfordi and N. g. goral, distributed in the western and central Himalaya, respectively. The comparative analysis with the inclusion of data available from different ranges, suggests the presence of plausibly six species of gorals across the distribution with a few valid subspecies. Further, we report that N. griseus is a valid species and not the synonyms of N. goral considering the observed discrepancy in the available sequences. We recommend all the sub-species present at distant locations may be considered as Evolutionary Significant Units (ESUs) and, therefore, appeal to provide them special attention for long term conservation and management.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1247-1257

In fact, the entrances are part of the mosques that cut people off from the outside space and join them to the spiritual atmosphere. Besides, throughout the indirect entrance, an individual can prepare its thoughts and soul to connect to special spiritual environment. This essential traits of entrance reveals its conceptual connection. The present study develops a descriptive-analytical and comparative interpretation and tries to provide an answer to the question of similarities and differences of facade of Saheb Ol-Amr, Zahiriyeh, Maghsoudiyeh Square and Haj Safar Ali mosques in the Safavid period in Tabriz. To provide an optimal structure for facade design, the three factors of entrance shape, the elements of entrance and the components of the entrance were employed in this comparison. The results show the similarities and reveal major differences among these mosques. Additionally, pairwise analysis performed with Expert choice software draws the importance of each factors considered in facade design. The shape of entrance has the ratio of 36%, the following proportions are occupied by components of entrance (35%) and elements of the facades with the coefficient of 31%. Each parameter provides various suggestions. The shape and elements of entrance, draw Saheb Al Amr Mosque in the first place. On the other hand, Haj Safar Ali assesses the first location from the components’ suggestions. While, Saheb Al Amr Mosque has been achieved the third place from this point of view. Both numerical and statistical analysis recommends that Saheb-Ol Amr mosque is the most well-known mosque among the other mosques in the study.


Author(s):  
Alan B. Knox

This chapter on leadership of educational opportunities for adults in the United States includes chapter purpose about an American vision for conducting excellent learning programs. This purpose and format differ from the other book chapters. The middle section contains 15 brief examples about leadership tasks. The conclusion of each section poses a question about strengthening educational leadership. The concluding section provides a rationale for the reader's comparative analysis of similar leadership tasks, by considering similarities and differences between the American examples and similar educational opportunities for adults in the reader's setting. The chapter ends with a bibliographic essay on additional readings for readers interested in more detailed information and comparative analysis about a selected leadership task. These concepts help to explain the examples and guidelines and suggest future directions for related research and evaluation.


Author(s):  
Alan B. Knox

This chapter on leadership of educational opportunities for adults in the United States includes chapter purpose about an American vision for conducting excellent learning programs. This purpose and format differ from the other book chapters. The middle section contains 15 brief examples about leadership tasks. The conclusion of each section poses a question about strengthening educational leadership. The concluding section provides a rationale for the reader's comparative analysis of similar leadership tasks, by considering similarities and differences between the American examples and similar educational opportunities for adults in the reader's setting. The chapter ends with a bibliographic essay on additional readings for readers interested in more detailed information and comparative analysis about a selected leadership task. These concepts help to explain the examples and guidelines and suggest future directions for related research and evaluation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 413-417
Author(s):  
Codrin Codrea

Abstract In both French and Romanian legal systems, the special irrevocability which governs the field of donations presupposes that certain clauses cannot be stipulated in the donation contract. Such clauses, which are prohibited as incompatible with the principle of the irrevocability of donations, would allow the donor to unilaterally revoke the contract. This article is concerned, on the one hand, with the origin and the evolution of the special irrevocability of donations and, on the other hand, with the compatibility of the return of the donated good clause with the principle of irrevocability of donations. The return of the property clause will be analyzed in a comparative manner in French and Romanian legal systems by looking at the provisions of the French Civil Code, 1865 Romanian Civil Code and of the contemporary Romanian Civil Code, in order to put into perspective both similarities and differences between the civil regulations of the two legal systems, but also the changes within the Romanian civil law from the previous Civil Code to the current one.


2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-568
Author(s):  
Mathilde Hennig

Abstract In contemporary German, nominal structures are often prefered to verbal sentences. Since it is rather common to convert main verbs into nouns by the means of derivation, verbal propositions can easily be integrated into new sentences. As the main verb‘s valency is maintained, verbal complements can be transfered into noun phrases as well – now functioning as modifiers. Thus, contemporary German offers a wide range of possibilities of transferring propositions from sentences into noun phrases. On the other hand, it seems to be easier to transfer certain types of sentence structures into nominal structures than others. The article explores the possibilities and limitations of this process on the basis of an empirical study, in which native speakers of German were asked to „translate“ sentences into noun phrases. According to the results of the study, the possibilities and limitations of the transformation of verbal sentences into nominal structures depend on the following factors: amount of complements, form of complements and modifiers, formal similarities and differences of verbal complements and nominal modifiers.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (23) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Kenia Fernández-Parra ◽  
Ariannys Garrido-Saroza ◽  
Yosvani Ramírez-Martínez ◽  
Isamira Perdomo-Bello

Existen diferentes estándares enfocados a la gestión de proyectos. Ejemplo de estos estándares lo constituyen la guía PMBOK y el método PRINCE2. En el presente trabajo se realizó un análisis comparativo de la guía PMBOK respecto al método estructurado PRINCE2, basado en la evaluación de diferentes fuentes bibliográficas. Durante el desarrollo de la investigación fueron analizados diferentes elementos teóricos de cada uno, tales como: el origen, la evolución, la estructura y su aplicación, lo que permite identificar similitudes y diferencias entre estos. El resultado de la investigación arroja que estos estándares no se consideran excluyentes y que pueden coexistir en un mismo proyecto. PRINCE2 determina qué, cómo, cuándo y por quiénes se ejecutarán las actividades, utilizando un lenguaje común de fácil asimilación y PMBOK constituye una guía de referencia internacional que incorpora una amplia gama de conocimientos sobre la gestión de proyectos.PMBOK and PRINCE 2, similarities and differencesABSTRACTThere are different standards focused on project management. Examples of these standards are the PMBOK Guide and PRINCE2 method. In this paper it is made a comparative analysis of the PMBOK Guide in relation to PRINCE2 structured method, based on the assessment of different literature sources. During the course of the investigation different theoretical elements of both PMBOK and PRINCE2 were analyzed, such as the origin, evolution, structure and application, allowing the identification of similarities and differences between them. The result of this research reveals that these standards are not considered mutually exclusive and that can coexist on the same project. PRINCE2 determines what, how, when and by whom the activities will be implemented using a common language easily assimilated and PMBOK is an international reference guide that incorporates a wide range of knowledge about project management.PMBOK e PRINCE2, semelhanças e diferençasRESUMO Existem diferentes padrões focados em gerenciamento de projetos. Exemplos destas normas constituem Guia PMBOK e do método PRINCE2. Neste trabalho foi realizada uma análise comparativa das orientações PMBOK PRINCE2 na abordagem estruturada, com base na avaliação de diferentes fontes bibliográficas. Durante o curso da investigação foram analisados diferentes elementos teóricos de cada um, tai como a origem, evolução, estrutura e aplicação, o que lhe permite identificar semelhanças e diferenças entre eles. O resultado da investigação mostra que essas normas não são considerados mutuamente exclusivos e podem coexistir no mesmo projeto. PRINCE2 determina o que, como, quando e por quem as actividades serão implementadas através de uma linguagem comum de fácil assimilação e PMBOK é um guia de referência internacional que incorpora uma ampla gama de conhecimentos sobre gerenciamento de projetos.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Nahdliyyatul Azimah

Purpose - This research aims to illustrate the views of  Al-Suyūṭī and  Emīl Badī’ Ya’qūb about the thought of derivation according to Ibn  Jinnī, as well as the location of the similarities and differences between their thoughts. Design/methodology/approach - This research study relies solely on literary studies or documentation of manuscripts, especially the works of Ibn Jinny, Al-Suyūṭī, and  Emīl Badi' Ya’qūb. Findings - The result of this study that three linguists (Ibn  Jinnī, Al-Suyūṭī, and EmīlBadi' Ya’qūb) agreed to challenge the definition of derivation. Al-Suyūṭī agreed to the thought of Ibn Jinnī in the division of derivation. As for Emīl, different opinions with the thought of Ibn Jinnī in three things, namely: Ibdāl, Naḥt (acronym), and the division of derivation. On the other side of  Al-Suyūṭī denied the idea of Ibn Jinny in two respects, namely: derivation and naming of al-Ishtiqāq al- Akbar. Originality/value - Learners of Arabic language and religious studies students must study derivation science and are not confined to grammar and exclusivity. Because derivation science is an art that distinguishes the Arabic language from all other languages. Paper type - Conceptual Paper


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