Risks

This dissertation focuses on the current debate in international relations literature over the risks associated with the proliferation of nuclear weapons. On this subject, IR scholars are divided into roughly two schools: proliferation “optimists,” who argue that proliferation c…

Since Wakefield, Murch, Anthony, Linnell, Casson, Malik, Berelowitz, Dhillon, Thomson, Harvey, Valentine, Davies and Walker-Smith’s (1998) proposed a causal link between the MMR vaccine and autism and Crohn’s disease (a form of irritable bowel disease: IBD), vaccine uptake rates…

This dissertation summarizes research conducted in assessing the feasibility of various proposals to organize a common bond market for Asia as an agency to deter the recurrence of the "1997-1998 Asian financial crisis" which caused economic disarray to Indonesia, Malaysia, Phili…

Delays are a major cause for concern in the construction industry both globally and locally in Saudi Arabia. This paper identifies the main causes of delay in infrastructure projects in the holy city of Makkah (Saudi Arabia) and compares these with projects around the rest of th…

Multinational firms working on construction projects often encounter significant risks beyond those encountered by local firms. Although risk mitigation measures are used when venturing into international markets, there has been little research into evaluating the impact of risk…

Background. Cannabis is considered to be the most commonly used substances worldwide. Its use is not only common among adolescents but is increasing in developing countries such as Jordan. Cannabis use among adolescents has been linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights,…