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Why Do We Still Read George Orwell?, Neil Mcbeath Aug 2017

Why Do We Still Read George Orwell?, Neil Mcbeath

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This paper approaches Orwell’s writing from the perspective of the 21st century and asks whether Animal Farm, his satirical fable of the USSR, and the dystopian vision of Nineteen Eighty-Four remain relevant. It dismisses the suggestion that these last two novels can be regarded as the natural culmination of Orwell’s earlier work, principally by examining these other writings demonstrates that there is no natural trajectory. The paper also refers to key dates in Orwell’s life and comments on his career at those particular moments. Orwell remains relevant, the paper concludes, because the forces of oppression he so vehemently opposed remain …


Recovery Of An Early Evidence Of Castor Plant, Ricinus Communis L. From The Central Sudan And Its Positioning Within A World-Wide Context, Anwar A-Magid Aug 2017

Recovery Of An Early Evidence Of Castor Plant, Ricinus Communis L. From The Central Sudan And Its Positioning Within A World-Wide Context, Anwar A-Magid

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Evidence of castor plant R. communis, L. is recovered from the Early Holocene archaeological site of Kabbashi Haitah in the Central Sudan and dated to c. 7700 - 7200 bp. This evidence represents the earliest botanical evidence recovered –so far- from the Central Sudan and elsewhere in Eastern Tropical Africa and the World. No evidence is found in the material culture remains which might indicate the likelihood of its being imported. Most of the ancient and traditional utilizations of castor plant are strikingly similar despite their being practised at different times in different and far apart regions in the World. …


Camels In Rock Art Scenes In Dhofar, Ali Tigani Elmahi Aug 2017

Camels In Rock Art Scenes In Dhofar, Ali Tigani Elmahi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The region of Dhofar in southern Oman is rich in rock art scenes that widely portray the camel. This paper examines these rock art scenes and looks into their cultural signification. It examines the camel scenes to highlight this animal’s characteristics and its role in the economy, trade and transport. Furthermore, the paper draws from an ongoing ethnoarchaeological study to establish certain analogies in order to explain the significance of these scenes and their denotation. The study regards the scenes as a representation of a wide spread rock art camel culture that parallels traditional camel culture in Dhofar.


Beyond Theoretical Education: The Prospects For National Wealth In Dhofar, Ali Tigani Elmahi Aug 2017

Beyond Theoretical Education: The Prospects For National Wealth In Dhofar, Ali Tigani Elmahi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Dhofar region in southern Oman possesses a wealth of livestock. This wealth is managed traditionally by different Dhofari groups in a distinct landscape and ecological conditions. By the seventies, development addressed all aspects of live in the Sultanate. Education turned out to be a prime objective in development plans. In Dhofar, young generations of pastoralists found their way into education. It is known that the route of education starts directly from primary school level to the university level. Consequently, theoretical university education detach and disengage young Dhofaris from their forefathers’ traditional profession and most of all their wealth. Dhofar’s livestock …


Arab Islamic Scholars: Contributions Lost, Khawlah Ahmed Aug 2017

Arab Islamic Scholars: Contributions Lost, Khawlah Ahmed

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Arab Islamic scholars have played a major role in the development of science and knowledge and have produced work that has been regarded by many as the catalyst for the enlightenment of the world. They have set foundations and were responsible for many scientific breakthroughs. Yet contemporary history books and academic curriculums neglected these contributions and the role they played. This paper presents research evidence that documents some of these contributions and initiates the argument that there is a need to present such work, connect the past to the present by presenting what seems to have been lost along the …


Traceable Peo-Poly(Ester) Micelles For Breast Cancer Targeting: The Effect Of Core Structure And Targeting Peptide On Micellar Tumor Accumulation, Shyam M. Garg, Igor M. Paiva, Mohammad R. Vakili, Rania Soudy, Kate Agopsowicz, Amir H. Soleimani, Mary Hitt, Kamaljit Kaur, Afsaneh Lavasanifar Aug 2017

Traceable Peo-Poly(Ester) Micelles For Breast Cancer Targeting: The Effect Of Core Structure And Targeting Peptide On Micellar Tumor Accumulation, Shyam M. Garg, Igor M. Paiva, Mohammad R. Vakili, Rania Soudy, Kate Agopsowicz, Amir H. Soleimani, Mary Hitt, Kamaljit Kaur, Afsaneh Lavasanifar

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Traceable poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(ester) micelles were developed through chemical conjugation of a near-infrared (NIR) dye to the poly(ester) end by click chemistry. This strategy was tried for micelles with poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or poly(α-benzyl carboxylate-ε-caprolactone) (PBCL) cores. The surface of both micelles was also modified with the breast cancer targeting peptide, P18-4. The results showed the positive contribution of PBCL over PCL core on micellar thermodynamic and kinetic stability as well as accumulation in primary orthotopic MDA-MB-231 tumors within 4–96 h following intravenous administration in mice. This was in contrast to in vitro studies where better uptake of PEO-PCL versus PEO-PBCL micelles …


Splat And The Cool School Trip, Aylea Stephens Aug 2017

Splat And The Cool School Trip, Aylea Stephens

Children's Book and Media Review

Splat is thrilled to be able to go to the zoo with his class on a field trip to see the penguins. He thinks penguins are some of the best animals, and can’t wait to see them himself. Seymour can’t come because mice scare the elephants, but Seymour does his best to get to the zoo himself anyway when Splat leaves him to go to school. Finally, after waiting for a long time and having to go see lots of other animals first, Splat is on his way to see the penguins when Seymour crashes out of the air on …


Mrs. Noodlekugel Series: Mrs. Noodlekugel And Drooly The Bear, Kristie Hinckley Aug 2017

Mrs. Noodlekugel Series: Mrs. Noodlekugel And Drooly The Bear, Kristie Hinckley

Children's Book and Media Review

Nick and Maxine have recently moved to an apartment building in the city when they discover Mrs. Noodlekugel and her talking, piano playing pets that live behind their building. When Nick and Maxine’s parents need to attend an event out of town, their parents have them stay with Mrs. Noodlekugel. They are surprised when Mr. Noodlgekugel, a sailor, brings home a bear named Drooly, whom he plans to train for the circus. When Drooly wanders off one day, everyone joins efforts to find him. Once they do, Mr. Noodlekugel and Drooly decide to head back to sea! It is quite …


My Friend Rabbit, Kristie Hinckley Aug 2017

My Friend Rabbit, Kristie Hinckley

Children's Book and Media Review

My Friend Rabbit is about mouse's friend Rabbit who means well, but always gets into trouble. Rabbit gets an airplane stuck in a tree and has a brilliant idea to stack up zoo animals, including an elephant, a rhino, a hippo, and a bear, to help them reach it. But the plane is still out of reach! After Rabbit’s last effort, the animals come tumbling down. The animals are not happy, but Rabbit means well. This book might leave you thinking about some of your friends that may be like Rabbit sometimes. In the end, good friends stick around through …


Boom! Boom! Boom!, Ariel Woodbury Aug 2017

Boom! Boom! Boom!, Ariel Woodbury

Children's Book and Media Review

The thunder booms outside and no one wants to be alone. A little boy is joined under the covers by his animals friends, one by one, until the bed can't hold them all! The bed breaks and everyone scatters, leaving the little boy and his teddy bear to sleep alone at last. The story has a rhyming narrative that counts along as the number of animals in the boy's bed increases with each turn of the page. The storm outside the boy's room is paired with large, colorful type for its onomatopoetic booms and crashes. The illustrations have soft edges …


Wagon Tracks. Volume 2, Issue 4 (August, 1988), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 2, Issue 4 (August, 1988), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 2, Issue 2 (February, 1988), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 2, Issue 2 (February, 1988), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 2, Issue 1 (November, 1987), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 2, Issue 1 (November, 1987), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 1, Issue 4 (August, 1987), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 1, Issue 4 (August, 1987), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 1, Issue 3 (May, 1987), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 1, Issue 3 (May, 1987), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 3, Issue 1 (November, 1988), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 3, Issue 1 (November, 1988), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 5, Issue 4 (August, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 5, Issue 4 (August, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 5, Issue 3 (May, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 5, Issue 3 (May, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 5, Issue 2 (February, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 5, Issue 2 (February, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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The Power Of The Short: Making The Most Of The Video Tool, Kimberly Chappell Aug 2017

The Power Of The Short: Making The Most Of The Video Tool, Kimberly Chappell

SIDLIT Conference

This session will explore the power of the short-video in teaching content, developing classroom or school culture, and improving students self-learning skills. Participants will learn innovative ways to integrate shorts to grab attention, meet learning styles, and engage students in meaningful learning. All educators will enjoy this practical presentation learning to harness the power of the short!


Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 4 (August, 1992), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 4 (August, 1992), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 3 (May, 1992), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 3 (May, 1992), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 2 (February, 1992), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 2 (February, 1992), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 1 (November, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 6, Issue 1 (November, 1991), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 7, Issue 4 (August, 1993), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 7, Issue 4 (August, 1993), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 7, Issue 3 (May, 1993), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 7, Issue 3 (May, 1993), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 7, Issue 2 (February, 1993), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 7, Issue 2 (February, 1993), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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The Sacrifice Of Isaac: Caravaggio’S Merge Of The Spiritual And The Physical, Giovanna Franciosa Aug 2017

The Sacrifice Of Isaac: Caravaggio’S Merge Of The Spiritual And The Physical, Giovanna Franciosa

Art Journal

No abstract provided.


Wagon Tracks. Volume 8, Issue 3 (May, 1994), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 8, Issue 3 (May, 1994), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

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Wagon Tracks. Volume 8, Issue 2 (February, 1994), Santa Fe Trail Association Aug 2017

Wagon Tracks. Volume 8, Issue 2 (February, 1994), Santa Fe Trail Association

Wagon Tracks

No abstract provided.