Abstract This article aims to draw on the ‘Qur'anic Rationalism’ of Taqī al-Dīn Ibn Taymiyya (1263–1328) in elucidating an Islamic epistemology theistic natural signs, lens contemporary philosophy religion. In articulating what coins ‘God's method proof through signs ( istidlāluhu taʿālā bi'l-āyāt )’, it seeks aid particular from work C. Stephen Evans and other philosophers religion, attempt un...

Abstract Introduction The number of transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVIs) performed in the UK is increasing exponentially, providing a new treatment avenue for patients with severe symptomatic stenosis previously deemed too frail surgical intervention. Frailty known to be associated poor outcomes following TAVI, however little as whether comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), gold...

OBJECTIVE The percentage of women publishing high-impact neurosurgical research might be perceived as a representation our specialty and may influence the perpetuation existing gender gap. This study investigated whether trend in taking lead roles has mirrored increase female neurosurgeons during past decade most prestigious publications portray enough role models to stimulate diversity among n...

Toplantı ve gösteri yürüyüşü hakkının Osmanlı topraklarında tanınması Batı Avrupa ülkelerine göre oldukça geç bir dönemde gerçekleşmiştir. 19. Yüzyıl boyunca gerçekleştirilen hukuki reformlar önemli adımlar olmakla birlikte toplantı yürüyüşüne dair yasal II. Meşrutiyet döneminde atılmıştır. Bu dönemin başlangıcındaki özgürlükçü coşku yürüyüşlerinin durumuna da yansımış sistem olan bildirim sist...

Astrometric positions of radio-emitting active galactic nuclei (AGNs) can be determined with sub-milliarcsec accuracy using very long baseline interferometry (VLBI). The usually small apparent proper motion distant extragalactic targets allow us to realize the fundamental celestial reference frame VLBI observations. However, long-term astrometric monitoring may reveal extreme changes in some AG...

When atmosphere from cotton plants (Gossypium hirsutum L., var. Deltapine Smoothleaf) was condensed by passing it over the expansion coil of an air conditioner and three 1-hour collections per day (early morning, noon, and late afternoon) were made, the total essential oils were found to consist of 50 to 60% beta-bisabolol (I(k) 1660) and gamma-bisabolene (I(k) 1550) and 30 to 40% geraniol (I(k...

In this study we investigate the statistical properties of wholesale electricity spot and futures prices traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange for delivery at the California-Oregon Border. Using daily data for the years 1998 and 1999, we find that many of the characteristics of the electricity market can be viewed to be broadly consistent with efficient markets. The futures risk premium fo...