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The Black Patch Tobacco Wars’ Effects On African Americans And Women

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The Black Patch Tobacco Wars’ Effects on African Americans and Women

Richard Dwayne Parker

'Elle T'Aime Trop, Et Moi, Pas Assez': Jacques Feyder's Melodramatic Mise En Scène Of Female Desire In Pension Mimosas (1935), Barry Nevin

Articles

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Melodrama ‘à la française’: Feyder and French cinema of the 1930s

By the end of 1934, Jacques Feyder had led a distinguished career in French silent cinema, had directed a critically acclaimed adaptation of Émile Zola’s Thérèse Raquin (1928) in Berlin, had returned from a three-year contract in Hollywood, had brought Le Grand Jeu to the screen (the greatest box-office success of the 1933–34 season), and appeared to be virtually unstoppable as he proceeded to direct his next film, Pension Mimosas. The film was described by one critic as ‘sans aucun doute l’une des œuvres les plus attendues …

Risk Taking And Rights Balancing In Intellectual Property Law, Clark Asay

Faculty Scholarship

Scholars have long worried that risk aversion can have significant negative effects in the marketplace. In the intellectual property law domain, some have worried that risk-averse actors can negatively influence the development of important intellectual property law doctrines, which can ultimately hamper innovation. For instance, risk-averse actors may frequently choose to obtain licenses for rights that the relevant laws do not actually require of them. When they do so, they inadvertently increase the scope of intellectual property rights because their risk-averse activities inform courts’ development of key intellectual property law doctrines. In this Article, prepared as part of the IP …

The Games They Will Play: Tax Games, Roadblocks, And Glitches Under The 2017 Tax Legislation, David Kamin, David Gamage, Rebecca Kysar, Darien Shanske, Reuven Avi-Yonah, Lily Batchelder, J. Clifton Clifton Fleming Jr., Daniel Hemel, Mitchell Kane, David Miller, Daniel Shaviro, Manoj Viswanathan

Faculty Scholarship

The 2017 tax legislation brought sweeping changes to the rules for taxing individuals and business, the deductibility of state and local taxes, and the international tax regime. The complex legislation was drafted and passed through a rushed and secretive process intended to limit public comment on one of the most consequential pieces of domestic policy enacted in recent history. This Article is an effort to supply the analysis and deliberation that should have accompanied the bill’s consideration and passage and describes key problem areas in the new legislation. Many of the new changes fundamentally undermine the integrity of the tax …

Citizenship Gaps, D. Carolina Nuñez

Faculty Scholarship

The concept of citizenship is undeniably powerful. The terms “citizenship” and “citizen” evoke notions of belonging, participation, equality, civic duty, democracy, and virtually any other term associated with a well-functioning polity. In fact, the term “citizenship” often serves as a shorthand reference to an abstract sense of civic virtue and the right to exercise that civic virtue to shape the polity. Citizenship, as popularly imagined, is a fundamental element of our democracy.

These noble ideals, however, do not necessarily map onto any legal definition of citizenship, nor do they accurately depict the experience of many U.S. citizens who find themselves …

Properties Of The Binary Neutron Star Merger Gw170817, B. P. Abbott, R. Abbott, Teviet Creighton, Mario C. Diaz, Soma Mukherjee, Volker Quetschke, Malik Rakhmanov, Robert Stone, Darkhan Tuyenbayev, Wenhui Wang

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

On August 17, 2017, the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo gravitational-wave detectors observed a low-mass compact binary inspiral. The initial sky localization of the source of the gravitational-wave signal, GW170817, allowed electromagnetic observatories to identify NGC 4993 as the host galaxy. In this work, we improve initial estimates of the binary's properties, including component masses, spins, and tidal parameters, using the known source location, improved modeling, and recalibrated Virgo data. We extend the range of gravitational-wave frequencies considered down to 23 Hz, compared to 30 Hz in the initial analysis. We also compare results inferred using several signal models, which …

Applying The First Amendment To The Internal Revenue Code: Minnesota Voters Alliance And The Tax Law’S Regulation Of Nonprofit Organizations’ Political Speech, Edward A. Zelinsky

Articles

On its face, Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky is about which T-shirts, hats and buttons voters can wear at the polls. However, the U.S. Supreme Court’s First Amendment analysis in Minnesota Voters Alliance extends beyond apparel at polling places. That decision impacts the ongoing debate about the Johnson Amendment, the now controversial provision of the Internal Revenue Code which forbids Section 501(c)(3) organizations from intervening in political campaigns. Minnesota Voters Alliance also affects the proper construction of Section 501(c)(3)’s ban on lobbying by tax-exempt entities as well as other provisions of the tax law taxing and precluding campaign intervention by …

Getting Past The Imperial Presidency, Deborah Pearlstein

Articles

In an age in which the “imperial presidency” seems to have reached its apex, perhaps most alarmingly surrounding the use of military force, conventional wisdom remains fixed that constitutional and international law play a negligible role in constraining executive branch decision-making in this realm. Yet as this Article explains, the factual case that supports the conventional view, based largely on highly selected incidents of presidential behavior, is meaningless in any standard empirical sense. Indeed, the canonical listing of presidential decisions to use force without prior authorization feeds a compliance-centered focus on the study of legal constraint rooted in long-since abandoned …

Tribute To Judge Robert Katzmann, Lindsay Nash

Articles

So thanks to Nancy and to the NYU Annual Survey of American Law for the privilege to speak here about Judge Katzmann, who's been a personal mentor to me and a real source of inspiration about the good that one person, albeit an extraordinary person, can do.

Erie Doctrine, State Law, And Civil Rights Litigation, Alexander A. Reinert

Articles

How should state law questions and claims be resolved when they arise in federal civil rights litigation? In prior work, I have criticized the given wisdom that the Erie doctrine, while originating in diversity cases, applies in all cases whatever the basis for federal jurisdiction. In that work, I proposed a framework, “Erie Step Zero,” to place Erie questions in their jurisdictional context. As I have argued, the concern with forum shopping and unequal treatment that prompted Erie have less salience in federal question cases. Different concerns emerge when one focuses on the presence of state law issues in …

Reliability Of Smartphone Inclinometry To Measure Upper Cervical Range Of Motion., Paul A. Ullucci, Frank Tudini, Matthew F. Moran

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Context: Assessment of upper cervical range of motion (UCROM) and mobility is commonly performed in the clinical setting for patients suffering from headache, neck pain and vestibular dysfunction. Reliable and reproducible measurement of this motion is often difficult or too expensive to perform in the clinical setting. Smartphone applications, utilizing the device's internal gyroscope, offer an easy and inexpensive means of measuring UCROM, but their reliability has not been reported in the literature.

Objective: Assess the reliability of an inclinometer application, installed on two different devices (iPhone6 (IP), Andriod (AN)), to measure UCROM in a healthy population.

Design: Two examiners …

Constraining The P-Mode–G-Mode Tidal Instability With Gw170817, B. P. Abbott, R. Abbott, Teviet Creighton, Mario C. Diaz, Soma Mukherjee, D. Tuyenbayev, Volker Quetschke, Malik Rakhmanov, K. E. Ramirez, Robert Stone, W. H. Wang

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

We analyze the impact of a proposed tidal instability coupling p modes and g modes within neutron stars on GW170817. This nonresonant instability transfers energy fromthe orbit of the binary to internal modes of the stars, accelerating the gravitational-wave driven inspiral.We model the impact of this instability on the phasing of the gravitational wave signal using three parameters per star: an overall amplitude, a saturation frequency, and a spectral index. Incorporating these additional parameters, we compute the Bayes factor (lnBpg !pg) comparing our p-g model to a standard one. We find that the observed signal is consistent with waveform models …

All-Sky Search For Long-Duration Gravitational-Wave Transients In The Second Advanced Ligo Observing Run, B. P. Abbott, R. Abbott, Teviet Creighton, Mario C. Diaz, Soma Mukherjee, Malik Rakhmanov, K. E. Ramirez, Satzhan Sitmukhambetov, Robert Stone, D. Tuyenbayev, W. H. Wang, A. K. Zadrozny

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

We present the results of a search for long-duration gravitational-wave transients in the data from the Advanced LIGO second observation run; we search for gravitational-wave transients of 2–500 s duration in the 24–2048 Hz frequency band with minimal assumptions about signal properties such as waveform morphologies, polarization, sky location or time of occurrence. Signal families covered by these search algorithms include fallback accretion onto neutron stars, broadband chirps from innermost stable circular orbit waves around rotating black holes, eccentric inspiral-merger-ringdown compact binary coalescence waveforms, and other models. The second observation run totals about 118.3 days of coincident data between November …

Higher-Order Differential Cross Section Calculation For The Associated Production Ofa W Boson And Jets In The Electron Decay Channel At A Center-Of-Mass Energy Of 13tev In Proton-Proton Collisions, Kadi̇r Öcalan

Turkish Journal of Physics

Higher-order cross sections for the production of a W boson in association with jets in the electron decay channel are presented in this study. Cross sections were calculated in a fully differential way using a computational framework based on proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV. The differential cross section predictions in the fiducial phase-space were compared at next-to-leading order (NLO) and next-to-NLO (NNLO) in perturbative quantum chromodynamics (pQCD). The differential results are reported for the variables including the jet multiplicity, the invariant mass of the W boson, transverse momentum, the jet rapidity, and the electron pseudorapidity that …

Dispersive Parameters Of Oxidized Pva-Pvp Blend Films, Goputta Veena, Blaise Lobo

Turkish Journal of Physics

Oxidized (ox) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) blend films were prepared by solution casting technique, with doping levels of the oxidizer, potassium permanganate (KMnO4) , varying from 0.01 up to 4.70 weight percent (wt.%). Optical (UV-Vis) spectral measurements in the wavelength range varying from 190 nm to 1000 nm were used to extract the band gap information and to calculate various optical parameters of the ox-PVA-PVP blend films. The electronic transitions on absorption of photons of suitable energy are of indirect allowed type. The corresponding optical band gap (Eg) has been determined. Optical dispersion parameters for ox-PVA-PVP films were determined …

The Behaviour Of The Diamagnetic Current Modified Mri In Different Rotationprofiles, Suzan Doğan

Turkish Journal of Physics

Magnetohydrodynamic turbulence driven by magnetorotational instability (MRI) has been widely accepted as an efficient mechanism for transporting angular momentum radially outward in the discs. Previously, we have shown the triggering effect of the magnetization currents and the gradients produced by these currents on MRI for Keplerian discs. In this work, we examine the properties of the diamagnetic current modified MRI for the discs where the epicyclic frequencies deviate from Keplerian behaviour. We show that the diamagnetic effect modifies the instability both for an increasing and for a decreasing angular momentum with radius. The novel unstable region produced by magnetization effects …

Relativistic Dynamics Of A Scalar Boson Confined By Woods-Saxon Potential In Anucleus, Nuray Candemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Physics

We undertook a theoretical study of a scalar boson confined by Woods-Saxon potential in a nucleus via the Duffin-Kemmer-Petiau equation. We analytically obtained the eigenvectors and energy levels through the hypergeometric functions. Single-particle energy levels of a boson in the ${}^{208} {Pb}$ nucleus were calculated numerically.

Saudi Medical Journal (2018) Continues Upswing, Fahdah Alokaily

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Operative Outcomes Of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A Report Of The First 101 Cases From A Single Center In Saudi Arabia, Raouf M. Seyam, Mohammed M. Alalawi, Waleed K. Alkhudair, Hassan M. Alzahrani, Raed A. Azhar, Khalid I. Alothman, Turki O. Al-Hussain, Mohammed F. Alotaibi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To report robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) outcomes from a single tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed consecutive cases of patients undergoing RPN at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between January 2008 and January 2018. The study reports patient’s demographics, tumor characteristics, operative details, and perioperative outcomes, using descriptive statistics of median and range values. Results: One hundred and one patients underwent RPN during the study period. Average tumor size was 3 (1.3-6.4) cm and average radius exophytic nearness anterior/posterior location (RENAL) score was 6 (4-10). Perioperative parameters were blood …

The Effect Of An Educational Program On Quality Of Life In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis In Western Saudi Arabia, Marwan A. Bakarman, Maimona K. Felimban, Mohammad M. Atta, Nadeem S. Butt

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess health-related quality of life (QOL) among hemodialysis (HD) patients attending HD units in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and to evaluate the effect of an educational program on health-related QOL. Method: One hundred HD patients were recruited and followed from 4 different dialysis units in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between January 2018 and May 2018. The patients were divided into an intervention group (n=50) receiving educational program and control group (n=50). All sociodemographic and laboratory variables were recorded. The QOL short form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire has been used and the score calculated to all patients enrolled in the study before …

Effect Of Immediate Versus Delayed Loadings Of Dental Implants On The Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life In Saudi Population: Experimental Clinical Trial, Maha A. Bahammam, Wamiq M. Fareed

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the effects of immediate and delayed loadings of dental implants on the overall quality of life (QoL) of patients. Methods: The prospective analysis was conducted in the Department of Periodontology Clinics, Faculty of Dentistry Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted from November 2013 to August 2016 and was according to the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. Quality of life in 24 patients (10 males and 14 females), aged between 18-60 years were assessed. Among the patients, 8 were opted for immediate implant loading (Group I), while 16 have opted for …

Awareness Of Fitness To Drive Among Cardiologists In Saudi Arabia, Rami M. Abazid, Ahmad Almeman, Haitham Sakr, Akram F. Eldesoky, Hisham M. Eissa, Tawfeeq H. Alharbi, Abdullah A. Altorbag, Osama A. Smettei

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the perception and awareness of cardiologists in Saudi Arabia about medical fitness to drive in different cardiovascular diseases. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional survey-based study between June 2018 and July 2018. Cardiologists were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire inquiring about awareness of driving fitness and educating patients regarding driving risks in specific cardiovascular conditions. Results: A total of 194 cardiologists completed the study survey; there were 30.4% consultants, 59.3% specialists, and 10.3% residents. Out of 195, 72% were aware of the existence of particular international driving regulations for cardiovascular diseases, whereas 28% were not aware. …

Measles Cases Spike Globally Due To Gaps In Vaccination Coverage

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Change In Patient Activation And Mental Illness Symptoms After Communication Training: A Multisite Study With A Diverse Patient Sample, Mengchun Chiang, Janet Chang, Ora Nakash, Mario Cruz-Gonzalez, Mirko K. Fillbrunn, Margarita Alegría

School for Social Work: Faculty Publications

Objective: Patient activation involves patients’ ability and motivation to communicate about their health and health care. Research has demonstrated that clinician or patient interventions may improve patient activation. This study explored the degree to which clinician and patient interventions affected both patient activation and symptoms of depression and anxiety in a racially and ethnically diverse clinical sample. Methods: Data were from a randomized clinical trial that included 312 patients and 74 clinicians from 13 Massachusetts community- and hospital-based outpatient behavioral health clinics. Patients completed measures of patient activation and depression and anxiety symptoms. Secondary data analyses were conducted to examine …

Retinoic Acid Receptors In Acute Myeloid Leukemia Therapy, Orsola Di Martino, John S Welch

Open Access Publications

Retinoic acid (RA) signaling pathways regulate fundamental biological processes, such as cell proliferation, development, differentiation, and apoptosis. Retinoid receptors (RARs and RXRs) are ligand-dependent transcription factors. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is the principal endogenous ligand for the retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARA) and is produced by the enzymatic oxidation of dietary vitamin A, whose deficiency is associated with several pathological conditions. Differentiation therapy using ATRA revolutionized the outcome of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), although attempts to replicate these results in other cancer types have been met with more modest results. A better knowledge of RA signaling in different leukemia contexts …

Tp53 Mutation Status Divides Myelodysplastic Syndromes With Complex Karyotypes Into Distinct Prognostic Subgroups, Detlef Haase, Matthew J. Walter, Et Al.

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

A Single-Nucleus Rna-Sequencing Pipeline To Decipher The Molecular Anatomy And Pathophysiology Of Human Kidneys, Blue B. Lake, Song Chen, Masato Hoshi, Nongluk Plongthongkum, Diane Salamon, Amanda Knoten, Anitha Vijayan, Ramakrishna Venkatesh, Eric H. Kim, Derek Gao, Joseph Gaut, Kun Zhang, Sanjay Jain

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

The Single-Cell Transcriptomic Landscape Of Early Human Diabetic Nephropathy, Parker C. Wilson, Haojia Wu, Yuhei Kirita, Kohei Uchimura, Nicolas Ledru, Helmut G. Rennke, Paul A. Welling, Sushrut S. Waikar, Benjamin D. Humphreys

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Protocol For The Electroencephalography Guidance Of Anesthesia To Alleviate Geriatric Syndromes (Engages-Canada) Study: A Pragmatic, Randomized Clinical Trial, Alain Deschamps, Jordan Oberhaus, Angela Mickle, Arbi Ben Abdallah, Michael S Avidan, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

No abstract provided.

Viral Mhci Inhibition Evades Tissue-Resident Memory T Cell Formation And Responses, Elvin J. Lauron, Liping Yang, Ian B. Harvey, Dorothy K. Sojka, Graham D. Williams, Michael A. Paley, Michael D. Bern, Eugene Park, Francisco Victorino, Adrianus C.M. Boon, Wayne M. Yokoyama

Open Access Publications

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