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The Role Of Humility In Promoting Forgiveness Through Expressive Writing, Henrika M. Marshall-Youquoi Jan 2017

The Role Of Humility In Promoting Forgiveness Through Expressive Writing, Henrika M. Marshall-Youquoi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Forgiveness is an important characteristic of a healthy relationship. Several factors have been shown to be connected to forgiveness, but other factors may play a significant role in the forgiveness process. Little is known about how humility affects forgiveness in the context of an interpersonal conflict. Expressive writing, when combined with humility, may help counselors and other mental health providers in understanding how to better foster forgiveness among individuals and help them cope with stressful events and relational problems. The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether expressive writing involving humility regarding a minor offense leads to increased …

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2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin, Rochester Institute Of Technology Jan 2017

2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin, Rochester Institute Of Technology

RIT Digital Archives

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Adults With Common Variable Immunodeficiency: A Singlecenter Experience, Uğur Haci̇ Muşabak, Fevzi̇ Demi̇rel, Sai̇t Yeşi̇lli̇k, Abdullah Baysan, Ali̇ Selçuk, Özgür Kartal, Mustafa Güleç, Çağatay Öktenli̇, Osman Şener Jan 2017

Adults With Common Variable Immunodeficiency: A Singlecenter Experience, Uğur Haci̇ Muşabak, Fevzi̇ Demi̇rel, Sai̇t Yeşi̇lli̇k, Abdullah Baysan, Ali̇ Selçuk, Özgür Kartal, Mustafa Güleç, Çağatay Öktenli̇, Osman Şener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In this study, we aimed to assess the clinical and immunological findings of our patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). Materials and methods: We analyzed the records of 31 adult patients with CVID (12 females, 19 males). The patients were classified into clinical and immunophenotypic subgroups for statistical comparisons. Results: Our patients had some clinical signs in considerable frequencies, such as low body weight (45.2%), urinary tract infections (41.9%), various dermatoses (35.5%), and oral aphthae (32.3%). The histological findings in the biopsy specimens of the gastrointestinal tract (nodular lymphoid hyperplasia, villous atrophy, and lymphocytic infiltrates at mucosa) were significantly …

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Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Thrombocytopenia Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients At A Tertiary Care Hospital In İzmir, Turkey, Can Hüseyi̇n Heki̇moğlu, Fi̇gen Kaptan, İlknur Vardar, Serap Ural, Nesri̇n Türker, Bahar Örmen, Nurbanu Sezak, Si̇bel El Jan 2017

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Thrombocytopenia Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients At A Tertiary Care Hospital In İzmir, Turkey, Can Hüseyi̇n Heki̇moğlu, Fi̇gen Kaptan, İlknur Vardar, Serap Ural, Nesri̇n Türker, Bahar Örmen, Nurbanu Sezak, Si̇bel El

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of thrombocytopenia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in İzmir, Turkey. All HIV-infected patients admitted to the Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology between 2006 and 2011 were recruited. Patients with thrombocytopenia at any time point were defined as the case group and the remaining patients were defined as the control group. Results: The frequency of thrombocytopenia was 35.8%. Thrombocytopenia was more frequent in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) than …

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Impact Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Quality Of Life In People With Diabetespresenting To A Specialist Diabetes Clinic, Bilal Bin Younis, Rozina Arshad, Haroon Yousuf, Fatima Salman, Junaid Masood, Saima Khurshid Jan 2017

Impact Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Quality Of Life In People With Diabetespresenting To A Specialist Diabetes Clinic, Bilal Bin Younis, Rozina Arshad, Haroon Yousuf, Fatima Salman, Junaid Masood, Saima Khurshid

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Quality of life is an important health-related factor that has an impact on all health interventions. The aim of the study was to assess psychosocial outcomes in people with diabetes Materials and methods: A total of 142 people with type 2 diabetes were recruited from a specialist diabetes center. The validated Urdu version of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index was administered for easy understanding of the quality of life of the regional population. Results: The 142 adult participants with diabetes were recruited from a specialist diabetes clinic. The rate of likely depression (WHO-5 score of <28) was 16.9%. Neuropathy was found to have a negative impact on the quality of life in people with diabetes (P 6lt; 0.001). Conclusion: People with complications of diabetes like neuropathy may experience worsening quality of life. It is advised to incorporate the WHO-5 into annual patient reviews as a measure of emotional well-being to drive changes that improve outcomes for people with diabetes.

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Evaluation Of Dental Technician's Pneumoconiosis Using Chest X-Rayand Hrct: Correlation Between Radiological And Functional Findings, Recai̇ Ergün, Di̇lek Ergün, Ender Evci̇k, Begüm Ergan Jan 2017

Evaluation Of Dental Technician's Pneumoconiosis Using Chest X-Rayand Hrct: Correlation Between Radiological And Functional Findings, Recai̇ Ergün, Di̇lek Ergün, Ender Evci̇k, Begüm Ergan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to compare high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings with those of chest X-ray (CXR) and to evaluate the relationship of pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters with HRCT and CXR findings in cases of dental technician's pneumoconiosis. Materials and methods: CXR, PFT, and HRCT data of 89 dental technicians who were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis were retrospectively evaluated. Results: The cases of 24 dental technicians (27%) classified as normal (Category 0) based on CXR were evaluated as Category 1 according to HRCT. There was an inverse correlation of PFT parameters with nodular profusion score in CXR and all HRCT …

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A Descriptive Study Of Adherence To Lifestyle Modificationfactors Among Hypertensive Patients, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, Ahmad Al-Nawafleh, Abdul-Monim Batiha, Rami Masa'deh, Aida Abd Al-Razek Jan 2017

A Descriptive Study Of Adherence To Lifestyle Modificationfactors Among Hypertensive Patients, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, Ahmad Al-Nawafleh, Abdul-Monim Batiha, Rami Masa'deh, Aida Abd Al-Razek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Healthy life style recommendations (e.g., physical activity, healthy diet, and decreased cholesterol levels) play an important role in controlling blood pressure (BP). This study aimed to assess lifestyle modification factors among patients diagnosed with hypertension. Materials and methods: A descriptive-survey design was used. Data were collected using four questionnaires; one was the Beliefs about Medication questionnaire (BMQ) and the rest were developed to collect data about demographic and clinical characteristics and lifestyle modification factors. Results: In total 312 questionnaires were completed. The results revealed that our participants did not follow the healthy lifestyle recommendations; for example, the mean blood …

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The Effect Of Probiotic Supplementation On Gastrointestinal Quality Of Life, Ernie Lin, Jasmine K. El Nabli, Krysten A. Mccaughey Jan 2017

The Effect Of Probiotic Supplementation On Gastrointestinal Quality Of Life, Ernie Lin, Jasmine K. El Nabli, Krysten A. Mccaughey

Loma Linda University Research Reports

Purpose. The purpose of this research study was to investigate the effect of Puritan’s Pride probiotic on gastrointestinal quality of life of working adults at the Loma Linda Support Services Building aged 18 to 65 years. Methods. Working adults, 18 to 65 years of age, from the Loma Linda Support Services Building were eligible to participate in the study. Subjects were excluded if they were taking antibiotics or had taken antibiotics within the previous six months. Subjects who consented were given an initial Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI)12 test and a probiotic supplement for 60 days. Subjects’ body composition …

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The Level Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake And Disordered Eating Attitudes, Elizabeth Cazares, Amanda Curti Jan 2017

The Level Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake And Disordered Eating Attitudes, Elizabeth Cazares, Amanda Curti

Loma Linda University Research Reports

PURPOSE: The purpose of this graduate study was to determine if there is a difference in disordered eating attitudes of dietetic students and working registered dietitians based on their sufficiency or insufficiency of omega-3 fatty acid intake. A Food Frequency Questionnaire was used to assess omega-3 intake and The Eating Attitudes Test-26 was used to measure disordered eating attitudes. Additionally, the study determined if the sufficiency and insufficiency groups were balanced with respect to gender, age, and employment status. METHODS: Subjects who were members of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics were asked to participate in a two part …

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The Effect Of The Addition Of Four Different Protein Isolates To A Fruit-Based Smoothie On Postprandial Blood Glucose In A Healthy Population, Linda Bastos, Sinman Fu, Sharon Tung, Da Eun Yang Jan 2017

The Effect Of The Addition Of Four Different Protein Isolates To A Fruit-Based Smoothie On Postprandial Blood Glucose In A Healthy Population, Linda Bastos, Sinman Fu, Sharon Tung, Da Eun Yang

Loma Linda University Research Reports

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the addition of whey, soy, milk, or pea protein to fruit-based smoothies on postprandial blood glucose levels. METHOD. Eight subjects (1 male, 7 female, age 22.6 ±1.6 years, BMI 23.3 ± 2.5 kg/m2) participated in a randomized controlled study. Subjects consumed a 625 mL (2.5 cups) smoothie that contained 30 grams of either whey, soy, milk, or pea protein. A smoothie with no added protein was used as a control. All subjects were given the same type of smoothie on each test day. Finger sticks were used to …

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Effect Of Preprandial Consumption Of Cacao Nibs Vs. Pecans On Appetite, Rebecca Borjas, Khadeja Ghaniezadeh, Eunice Tay Jan 2017

Effect Of Preprandial Consumption Of Cacao Nibs Vs. Pecans On Appetite, Rebecca Borjas, Khadeja Ghaniezadeh, Eunice Tay

Loma Linda University Research Reports

PURPOSE. The purpose of this graduate student research study is to compare the differential effects of cacao nibs and pecans on calorie intake. METHODS. Participants (n=34) were asked to log food intake for three days (Tuesday through Thursday) for three weeks. They were instructed to consume an intervention (cacao nibs or pecans) 15‐30 minutes prior to mealtime with one 8 oz cup of water. During week one, participants were asked to complete questionnaires. During week two they were asked to log their usual intake. During week three, they consumed cacao nibs as intervention. During week four, they consumed pecans as …

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The Effects Of Oral Curcumin And Bioperine Supplementation On C - Reactive Protein In Crossfit Athletes, Bailey Franzen, Cassandra Greenawalt, Sloan Vlahos Jan 2017

The Effects Of Oral Curcumin And Bioperine Supplementation On C - Reactive Protein In Crossfit Athletes, Bailey Franzen, Cassandra Greenawalt, Sloan Vlahos

Loma Linda University Research Reports

PURPOSE. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase inflammatory marker which circulates in blood plasma and rises in the presence of systemic inflammation. Strenuous exercise, such as that performed by CrossFit athletes, has been found to acutely raise CRP levels. Curcumin has demonstrated the ability to reduce CRP levels by blunting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines secondary to the suppression of the NF- κB pathway. Concomitant graduate research administration of bioperine with curcumin improves bioavailability by 2,000%. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of oral curcumin and bioperine supplementation on CRP levels in CrossFit athletes. METHODS. Sixteen …

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International Conference ‘Protection Of Consumers’ Rights On The Transport Services Market’, Toruń, December 16–17, 2016, Łukasz Maszewski Jan 2017

International Conference ‘Protection Of Consumers’ Rights On The Transport Services Market’, Toruń, December 16–17, 2016, Łukasz Maszewski

internetowy Kwartalnik Antymonopolowy i Regulacyjny (internet Quarterly on Antitrust and Regulation)

Toruń, December 16–17, 2016

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Green Synthesis Of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles In Aqueous Medium As A Potential Efficient Catalyst For Catalysis Applications, Waad Mohsen, M. A. Sadek, Hany A. Elazab Jan 2017

Green Synthesis Of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles In Aqueous Medium As A Potential Efficient Catalyst For Catalysis Applications, Waad Mohsen, M. A. Sadek, Hany A. Elazab

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In this research, we have developed a reliable green method for the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles as a potential efficient catalyst for several catalysis applications. In our experimental approach, microwave-assisted synthesis technique was used in order to perform chemical reduction of copper salt using hydrazine hydrate as a strong reducing agent. The prepared catalyst was characterized using various techniques showing the formation of well dispersed copper oxide nanoparticles. The synthesized Copper oxide catalyst shows many advantages including the use of environmentally benign solvent systems, green synthetic approach, and mild reaction conditions.

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Estimating And Decomposing Changes In The White-Black Homeownership Gap From 2005 To 2011, Kiat Ying Seah, Eric Fesselmeyer, Kien Le Jan 2017

Estimating And Decomposing Changes In The White-Black Homeownership Gap From 2005 To 2011, Kiat Ying Seah, Eric Fesselmeyer, Kien Le

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

This study evaluates the effects of the recent US housing bust on the White-Black homeownership gap by estimating and decomposing the changes in the distribution of the gap between 2005 and 2011. Our analysis shows that the housing bust did not affect the homeownership gap uniformly. In fact, we find that the gap decreased for households that were the least likely to own and remained unchanged for households that were the most likely to own, and that Black households with around a 50% probability of homeownership were especially vulnerable to the crisis. We also find that the contribution of the …

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Mediating Intimacies Through Mobile Communication: Chinese Migrant Mothers’ Digital ‘Bridge Of Magpies’, Yang Wang, Sun Sun Lim Jan 2017

Mediating Intimacies Through Mobile Communication: Chinese Migrant Mothers’ Digital ‘Bridge Of Magpies’, Yang Wang, Sun Sun Lim

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

This chapter introduces a closer investigation of the quotidian routines of mobile communication by Chinese study mothers and their families in their home country, with a particular focus on the contextual constraints that shape their transnational communication practices. It seeks to demonstrate how transnational life situations posed significant constraints on the migrants' expression of intimacies, while also showing that the migrants could be highly creative in circumventing these contextual limitations. Similar to the romantic Chinese legend of the weaver girl and the cowherd who reunite only once a year on a bridge formed by magpies, transnational families who are separated …

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Real-Time Diesel Particulate Matter Monitoring In Underground Mine Atmospheres, Association With The Standard Method And Related Challenges, Muhammad Usman Khan Jan 2017

Real-Time Diesel Particulate Matter Monitoring In Underground Mine Atmospheres, Association With The Standard Method And Related Challenges, Muhammad Usman Khan

Doctoral Dissertations

"Diesel-powered equipment is a significant component of underground mining operations. Miners' exposure to diesel exhaust is harmful. The standard Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) monitoring method (NIOSH 5040 method) has limitations that preclude rapid DPM estimation and detailed understanding of DPM variations over time. However, real-time DPM monitors do not inherit these limitations. Biodiesel is often used as a substitute for regular petroleum-diesel because of its ability to emit less DPM. However, accuracy of available real-time DPM monitors has not been determined in mines using 70% to 99% (high-percent) biodiesel. The present research addresses this need by rigorous testing of a …

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Impact Of Vertical Internals On The Hydrodynamics And Heat Transfer Coefficient In A Gas-Solid Fluidized Bed, Haidar Moafaq Taofeeq Jan 2017

Impact Of Vertical Internals On The Hydrodynamics And Heat Transfer Coefficient In A Gas-Solid Fluidized Bed, Haidar Moafaq Taofeeq

Doctoral Dissertations

"This research studied the impact of the dense vertical immersed heat exchanging tubes on the gas and solids hydrodynamic characteristics, flow regime, pressure drop, and heat transfer in a 0.14 m inside diameter gas-solid fluidized bed column of. Two sizes of vertical internal tube bundles (0.0127 and 0.0254 m) of circular arrangement have been implemented to represent the heat exchange tubes covering 25% of the column cross-sectional area. The experimental work was achieved at different operating conditions and various solids particle types that differ in average particle size, solids density, particles shape, and particles sphericity. The experimental measurements were performed …

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Manufacturing Of Advanced Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites For High Temperature Applications, James Robert Nicholas Jan 2017

Manufacturing Of Advanced Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites For High Temperature Applications, James Robert Nicholas

Doctoral Dissertations

"New resin systems have enabled composites to be considered as attractive alternatives in structural applications that require material to be stronger, lighter and/or more resilient to environmental effects. The current work is on the development of processes to produce continuous fiber reinforced materials from two state of the art resin systems. Two processes were developed to produce continuous fiber reinforced ceramic materials from a preceramic polymer. The first was a vacuum forming process developed using the out-of-autoclave polymer composite manufacturing technique in conjunction with the polymer infiltration and pyrolysis process to produce ceramic composite material of zirconium diboride-silicon carbide reinforced …

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Geophysical Interpretation And Static Reservoir Modeling Of Structurally Complex Reservoir, Rg Oil Field Area, Sirte Basin, Libya, Abdalla A. Abdelnabi Jan 2017

Geophysical Interpretation And Static Reservoir Modeling Of Structurally Complex Reservoir, Rg Oil Field Area, Sirte Basin, Libya, Abdalla A. Abdelnabi

Doctoral Dissertations

"Cambrian-Ordovician and Upper Cretaceous reservoir formations are found in the central western Sirte Basin, the main oil producing region in the Sirte Basin, Libya. As a result of changes in sedimentary environments and structural activities, a number of irregularities in reservoir continuity have developed, which negatively affected the overall performance of the reservoir. Effective simulation of such complex reservoirs can be achieved by integrating geophysical, geological, and petrophysical data to construct a reliable full-field static model, which has the potential to simulate the vertical and lateral variations in the reservoir formations. In this study, 2D and 3D seismic data acquired …

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The Quest For Justice: Joseph Kony And The Lord's Resistance Army, Christopher E. Bailey Jan 2017

The Quest For Justice: Joseph Kony And The Lord's Resistance Army, Christopher E. Bailey

Fordham International Law Journal

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Stranglehold Refoulment: Fear Of Constructively Forced Returns Of Burmese Refugees As Consequence Of Thailand's Combined Human Rights Violations, Zach Hudson Jan 2017

Stranglehold Refoulment: Fear Of Constructively Forced Returns Of Burmese Refugees As Consequence Of Thailand's Combined Human Rights Violations, Zach Hudson

Fordham International Law Journal

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Refugee Reception And Perception: U.S. Detention Camps And German Welcome Centers, Valeria Gomez, Karla Mari Mckanders Jan 2017

Refugee Reception And Perception: U.S. Detention Camps And German Welcome Centers, Valeria Gomez, Karla Mari Mckanders

Fordham International Law Journal

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The Culture War: A Look At The Cultural Exception Principle In International Trade Law, Liz Schéré Jan 2017

The Culture War: A Look At The Cultural Exception Principle In International Trade Law, Liz Schéré

Fordham International Law Journal

In studying the concepts of trade and culture in the context of international law, it appears at first that the two are at odds: the cultural exception approach vouches for protectionism and national sovereignty while trade defends liberalization and globalization. However, within this distinction lies a misconception. Culture doesn’t necessarily reject trade. The word “exception” does. This study presents and analyzes the notion of cultural exception within the framework of international trade law, specifically examining the legal protections and recourses offered by the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) and alternative treaties and agreements (e.g. Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (“CUSFTA”), United Nations …

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"So Close, Yet So Far": The United States Follows The Lead Of The European Union In Mandating Gmo Labeling. But Did It Go Far Enough?, Courtney Begley Jan 2017

"So Close, Yet So Far": The United States Follows The Lead Of The European Union In Mandating Gmo Labeling. But Did It Go Far Enough?, Courtney Begley

Fordham International Law Journal

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A Glance Into History For The Emergency Arbitrator, Marc J. Goldstein Jan 2017

A Glance Into History For The Emergency Arbitrator, Marc J. Goldstein

Fordham International Law Journal

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The Us Approach To Recognition And Enforcement Of Awards After Set-Asides: The Impact Of The Pemex Decision, Linda Silberman, Nathan Yaffe Jan 2017

The Us Approach To Recognition And Enforcement Of Awards After Set-Asides: The Impact Of The Pemex Decision, Linda Silberman, Nathan Yaffe

Fordham International Law Journal

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Access To Justice—The Road Ahead: What Is The Role Of The Lawyer/Advisor And Education?, Deborah Masucci Jan 2017

Access To Justice—The Road Ahead: What Is The Role Of The Lawyer/Advisor And Education?, Deborah Masucci

Fordham International Law Journal

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Practical Approaches To Cybersecurity In Arbitration, Jim Pastore Jan 2017

Practical Approaches To Cybersecurity In Arbitration, Jim Pastore

Fordham International Law Journal

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New Directions For European Race Equality Law: Chez Razpredelenie Bulgaria Ad V. Komisia Za Zashtita Ot Diskriminatsia, Anelia Nikolova, Julie C. Suk Jan 2017

New Directions For European Race Equality Law: Chez Razpredelenie Bulgaria Ad V. Komisia Za Zashtita Ot Diskriminatsia, Anelia Nikolova, Julie C. Suk

Fordham International Law Journal

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