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The article reviews past literature on the governance aspect of takaful operators. This aspect has been given limited attention in literature on Islamic finance compared to other components such as Islamic banking and Islamic capital market. Therefore, major articles concerning governance issues of takaful operators are discussed and special consideration has been given to the UK Stewardship Code and the Malaysian Rating Corporation (MARC) guidelines for Islamic financial institutions. Interestingly, this article suggests that the Malaysian Rating Corporation (MARC) guidelines for Islamic financial institutions and the UK Stewardship Code should be used as references in order to develop dedicated stewardship guideline for Islamic financial institutions like takaful operators. The stewardship theory is compatible with the Islamic notion of al-falah. Therefore, by having specific stewardship guidelines for the takaful operators it can further encourage policyholders’ engagement with the takaful operators’ management. Last but not least, this article contributes to discussion in this area especially on the possibility of having a set of stewardship guidelines for the Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) such as takaful operators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the economic conditions of Great Britain after World War I, focusing on the treasury and austerity in the country. Topics discussed include the works of Basil P. Blackett and Otto Niemeyer, former Controllers of Finance in Great Britain, on the austere economic agenda in the country; the role of economist Ralph G. Hawtrey in British economy; and the fiscal and monetary policy of Great Britain.

This article discusses leisure research over the years and questions the dichotomies that researchers have pointed out between North American leisure sciences and British leisure studies. The author suggests that future research focus on both areas rather than an either/or approach. Taking the strengths and weaknesses from the North American and British leisure sciences and studies will offer greater opportunities for future research.

This article presents a description of the articles contained in this issue including an invited essay from Peter Bramham and shorter pieces from five other authors containing personal insights about leisure studies. Karla Henderson explores the division between North American-based leisure sciences and UK-based leisure studies. Heather Gibson focuses on leisure activities and later life, while Karen Fox discusses Eurocentric practitioners.

The traditional historical meta-narratives around leisure have focused on one Greek concept, ΣXOΛH, translated as schole and connected to the Latin ( licentia ) and English words. Direct lines were drawn from an interpretation of this Greek word in particular contexts to the current privileged leisure ideal first in Europe and the United Kingdom and then in North America. The complex history of the ancient Mediterranean world and the continuing histories of “leisures” in Europe and the United Kingdom not to mention other parts of the world were left invisible. As a performance of scholarship in leisure, we use a jazz, rap, and hip hop musical metaphorical strategy and draw upon scholarship from other disciplines to sound out the partiality of the historical meta-narrative of leisure and its resultant effects within current leisure scholarship and practices. Furthermore, we add historiographically to a redescription of the histories of leisure and imaginatively contribute to remixes of theories about leisures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents several case studies on obstetrics-related diseases in Great Britain. Occurrence of pregnancy following transcervical resection of endometrium; Manifestation of thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura; Development of caecal volvulus following caesarean section.

Presents lists of several academic theses compiled by the Royal Economic Society's Information Secretary in Great Britain. "The Economy and Politics in Quebec 1774-1791," by G.R. Swan; "Economy and Society in Puebls De Los Angeles, 1800-1850," by G.P.C. Thomson; "Economic Projects and Proposals in Scotland After the Union," by G.P. Mackenzie.

Examines the difficulties in diagnosis in advanced abdominal pregnancy. Management of three cases of advanced abdominal pregnancy in Tertiary Referral Centres in Great Britain; Risks for mother and child; Ultrasound features in 20 cases of abdominal pregnancy.