WICSO RESEARCH PAPERS COLLECTION
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World Islamic Countries Organisation for Scouts and Guides

The WICSO Research Papers Collection brings together scholarly works exploring scouting, guiding, and youth development in Islamic contexts. These papers are published by the WICSO Research and Documentation Centre.

AVAILABLE PAPERS
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Paper 1: Youth Leadership Development in Islamic Contexts
Authors: Dr. A. Rahman, Prof. S. Hassan
Published: March 2025
Abstract: This paper examines the effectiveness of leadership development programs for youth in Muslim-majority countries, drawing on case studies from five WICSO member organisations.

Paper 2: Scouting and Character Education: An Islamic Perspective
Authors: Dr. F. Ahmed, Dr. M. Khan
Published: June 2024
Abstract: Explores the alignment between scouting principles and Islamic character education, proposing a framework for integrating Islamic values into scouting programs.

Paper 3: Volunteer Management in National Scout Organisations
Authors: Prof. L. Ibrahim, Ms. N. Yusuf
Published: September 2024
Abstract: A comparative study of volunteer recruitment, training, and retention practices across eight WICSO member organisations.

Paper 4: The Impact of Scouting on Youth Civic Engagement
Authors: Dr. H. Othman
Published: January 2025
Abstract: Longitudinal study examining how scouting participation influences civic engagement and community service attitudes among young people.

Paper 5: Gender Inclusion in Scouting and Guiding Programs
Authors: Dr. R. Ali, Dr. S. Mahmoud
Published: November 2024
Abstract: Analyzes gender participation patterns and inclusion strategies in co-educational scouting programs across Islamic countries.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Researchers interested in submitting papers for consideration should contact research@wicso.org. Submissions are peer-reviewed by the WICSO Research Advisory Board.