The Editorial Board of the Journal presents to its esteemed readers the first issue for the year 2015. With this, the Journal continues its approach of creating links and communication between various researchers, as well as among readers and seekers of knowledge, despite the difficulties and obstacles that hinder the continuation of effort and giving. This issue contains a variety of topics of interest to students of science and knowledge. Among them is a study on the issue of organ transplantation in the light of Islamic law, another on the cultural contributions of prominent families in Western Sudan, as well as a study on the role of administrative law in environmental protection, and another on lexical assumption between rejection and acceptance. The issue also includes a study on the cultural heritage of the city of Ghadames and the role of tourism development in activating it, in addition to other topics, while maintaining the correspondence section and the book review section. The Editorial Board hopes for the continuity of communication from all researchers, readers, and seekers of knowledge, to ensure the continued publication of the Journal.

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This study aims to propose a design for an integrated database for the school library to enable it to play a more effective role in the educational process. The paper discusses the declining role of the school library in light of contemporary cultural and social challenges and proposes transforming it from a mere book repository into an active information center and a cultural actor within the school and the local community. The research provides a detailed model for the database, including tables for students, classes, teachers, courses, schedules, and library holdings, explaining the relationships between them and the expected outputs. The study concludes that implementing such a system can contribute to rationalizing educational decisions and increasing the effectiveness of educational performance.

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This study highlights the cultural heritage of the city of Ghadames (the Bride of the Desert) and the potential for its use in tourism development. The research reviews the city's geographical and natural location, its historical development since ancient times, the customs and traditions of its indigenous Tuareg people, in addition to its distinctive traditional industries such as leather, palm leaf, and wool industries. The study used a descriptive approach and questionnaire analysis. It found that the Ghadames cultural heritage is still alive, its residents maintain their customs but face a crisis of disconnection between past and present, and there is negligence from officials in preserving this heritage. The study concludes with recommendations calling for the creation of tourism projects that invest in this unique cultural and natural heritage.

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This research studies and investigates the issue of human organ transplantation from an Islamic jurisprudence perspective. It begins by analyzing the nature of a person's right over their body and reviews juristic opinions on the legitimacy of using organs from a living or deceased person, focusing on the Sharia controls and conditions that must be met. The paper discusses detailed rulings on issues such as: organ selling, transplantation from the deceased, determining the criterion of death (brain death vs. cardiac and respiratory arrest), and transplantation in cases of legal punishments (Hudud) and retribution (Qisas). The research relies on evidence from the Holy Quran, the Prophetic Sunnah, and consensus (Ijma'), as well as major jurisprudential principles such as removing harm, necessities permitting prohibitions, and choosing the greater of two benefits. It concludes by permitting organ transplantation under precise conditions that preserve human dignity and prevent exploitation, while outright rejecting the sale of organs.

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This paper examines the role of administrative law in environmental protection through regulatory mechanisms, with a focus on Libyan legislation. The study discusses the evolution of environmental protection concepts and pollution, highlighting the administration's role in maintaining public order (health, tranquility, security). It also addresses the legal and procedural means used by administrative bodies to tackle environmental challenges.

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This paper explores the importance of studying contract nullifiers in Islamic jurisprudence, focusing on usury (riba), uncertainty (gharar), and unlawful appropriation of wealth. It discusses the varying degrees of corruption and their effects, providing practical examples from contemporary issues. The study also addresses exceptions and dispensations in certain void contracts.