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Policies Of Pain: Neoliberal Rhetorics Of The Opioid Epidemic In Culture And Policy, Gina Arlene Stinnett

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This dissertation outlines and examines the Neoliberal rhetorics of choice and responsibility, and how these rhetorics are utilized in policy and culture related to the Opioid Epidemic in the United States. Through this examination of neoliberal rhetorics in policy and culture, I unpack the circular influence these two have on each other—i.e., cultural assumptions inform policy decisions, and established policy can slowly influence cultural assumptions. The key area in which these two influence each other is through rhetoric, therefore I argue that in addition to an economic and cultural structure, neoliberalism is a rhetorical structure—it shapes our society specifically through …

Surgical Treatment Of Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness In Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Roya Khorram, Areeb Ahmad, Reza Vafadar, Ronald Joseph Shamus, Surena Namdari, G. Russell Huffman, Amir R. Kachooei

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic elbow stiffness (PTES) has been reported in up to 21% of pediatric patients following elbow fractures and can profoundly compromise a child's function, and independence. The primary surgical approaches include open and arthroscopic arthrolysis, both of which have demonstrated improvements in range of motion (ROM) and functional scores. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare the effectiveness, ROM, and complication rates between open and arthroscopic release in pediatric patients with PTES.

METHODS: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were utilized to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on surgical treatment for PTES. Comprehensive …

Assessing The Gender Differences In Mental Health Access And The Intersectionality Of Depression, Anxiety, Stress Between Black Men And Black Women During Covid-19, Turquoise Ef'e Pipes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in the past five years, has had a particularly severe impact on well-being, mental health, and access to care for Black communities. Therefore, the purpose of this quantitative study, grounded in intersectionality theory was to assess gender differences between Black women and Black men confronted with depression, anxiety, stress symptoms and mental health access during the crisis of COVID-19, which has been under researched within this demographic. The study sample included participants from various cities across the United States who lived through the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to March 2023 (n= 104). A MANOVA …

Phospholipid Scramblase 1 (Plscr1) Regulates Interferon-Lambda Receptor 1 (Ifn-Λr1) And Ifn-Λ Signaling In Influenza A Virus (Iav) Infection, Alina Xiaoyu Yang, Lisa Ramos-Rodriguez, Parand Sorkhdini, Dongqin Yang, Carmelissa Norbrun, Sonoor Majid, Sanghyun Lee, Yong Zhang, Michael Holtzman, David F Boyd, Yang Zhou

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Phospholipid scramblase 1 (PLSCR1) is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) that has several known anti-influenza functions. However, the mechanisms in relation to its expression compartment and enzymatic activity have not been completely explored. Moreover, only limited animal models have been studied to delineate its role at the tissue level in influenza infections. Our results showed that influenza A virus (IAV)-infected

Antifungal Activity Of Nutmeg Mace (Myristica Fragrans Houtt) Ethanol Extract Against Candida Spp., Muhammad Akbar Yandji, Eka Astuty, Fitri Kadarsih Bandjar

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Candida infections are increasingly common worldwide and represent one of the leading causes of death after cardiovascular disease. There are three types of candida that often infect humans, namely Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis and Candida parapsilosis. In the standard treatment used, immunity and side effects of treatment have been found. Therefore, other treatment options are needed, one of which is by using mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt) which is a native plant of Maluku and has secondary metabolite compounds that can be antifungal agents. This study aims to test the ability of ethanol extract of mace nutmeg ( …

Synthesis, Characterization, Antioxidant Content And Antibacterial Study Of New Ligand And Its Complexes From Sulfonic Acid And 2-Phthalaldehyde, Mawlood Khalid Mawlood, Wurood Ali Jaafar

Baghdad Science Journal

The research includes preparation of a new Schiff base from the condensation of sulfonic acid with 2-phthalaldehyde by dissolving (0.2 g, 0.346 mmole) of the ligand (L) in (10 ml) of absolute ethanol, then 0.06 g of potassium hydroxide (KOH) dissolved in 10 ml of distilled water added to it and reacting the product with some binary metal salts (Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Zn, Pt, Hg). The biological study was conducted against two types of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Staphylococcus. aureus and Escherichia coli, and the fungus Candida albicans was also used. All the prepared complexes showed …

Variations In Physicochemical Properties, Microbiological Profiles, And Nutrient Dynamics In The Temi River, Arusha, Tanzania: Sources And Implications, Aldo J. Kitalika

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study thoroughly investigates the physicochemical properties, microbiological profiles, and nutrient dynamics of the Temi River in Tanzania. The sources and implications of fluctuations in dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and nutrients during the wet and dry seasons are carefully analysed. Water samples were collected from various geographically referenced points along the river, and analyses were performed using the APHA Standard Methods for Water and Wastewater Testing. The results show that most parameters increased downstream in both seasons, with the highest DOC levels reaching 352.11 mg/L in the wet season, followed by a significant decrease to 126.00 mg/L during the dry …

Exploring Bacterial Diversity In Seagrass Meadow Of Thalassia Hemprichii And Syringodium Isoetifolium From Tanzania’S Coast, Lucy D. Mbusi, Thomas J. Lyimo, Sylvester L. Lyantagaye

Tanzania Journal of Science

Seagrasses are highly productive coastal ecosystems that harbor diverse bacterial communities, including both culturable and unculturable taxa. These bacteria play vital roles in ecological, biogeochemical, and biotechnological processes. In this study, a metagenomic approach using Pacific Biosciences next-generation sequencing was employed to investigate bacterial diversity associated with Thalassia hemprichii and Syringodium isoetifolium collected from the Mjimwema coast, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Results revealed that T. hemprichii supported greater bacterial species diversity (117 OTUs) compared to S. isoetifolium (109 OTUs). Among plant compartments, roots harbored the highest diversity, followed by rhizosphere sediment and leaves. The phylum Proteobacteria dominated across all samples …

Simulation Based Model For Canine Distemper Virus In Prey-Predator Dynamics, Mussa A. Stephano

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study investigates the dynamic interactions of a prey-predator ecosystem infected with Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), focusing on predation and disease transmission. A deterministic model, coupled with Monte Carlo simulations (MCS), employed to capture both stochastic variability and environmental fluctuations. The findings indicate that classical prey-predator cycles provide the baseline for population dynamics, but the introduction of CDV and environmental noise fundamentally alters system behavior. Initially, populations exhibit oscillations that gradually stabilize into dynamic equilibria. However, the disease persists within both prey and predator populations, suggesting endemicity rather than extinction. Predation plays a dual role in disease dynamics, while it …

Difficulties In Diagnosing Primary Cutaneous Mucormycosis: Excluding Mycobacterium Other Than Tuberculosis, Chinda Liaska Indah, Sri Linuwih Susetyo Wardhani Menaldi, Sondang Pandjaitan Sirait, Sandra Widaty

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by a group of opportunistic fungi from the class Zygomycetes. Primary cutaneous mucormycosis is the most common type of mucormycosis in immunocompetent patients. This study reported a case of primary cutaneous mucormycosis with nonspecific clinical characteristics and various supporting examinations. The patient was successfully treated with in toto excision and oral ketoconazole.

Case Illustration: A 40-year-old female presented with purplish-red spots and painless lumps on the second finger of her right hand, which had been present for a year. She had a history of frequent fish tank cleaning and gardening but …

Relational Knowledge Restructuring: Explored Though Experimental And Bayesian Computational Methods, Ashley Nicole Douglass

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Are people rational Bayesian learners that produce a final posterior belief that is a compromise of their prior and the amount of new data? If they are then can one create a model that can predict their final belief given an estimate of their prior belief and the new data? This study aims to explore this. The participants were presented with two relational structures, the initial and the alternative which contradicted each other to a certain degree. In condition 1 the alternative structure was similar to the initial and in condition 2 the structure had the same number of contradictions …

Examining The Nanoparticles Thin Film Of Nickel Oxide Produced Through Coriandrum Sativum Extract And Deposited By The Spin Coating Technique, Radea Hateem Jawad, Hamdia Hateem Jawad

Baghdad Science Journal

As a great chelating agent, Coiandrum Sativum extract was used in the biosynthesis of NiO nanoparticles, which was an environmentally friendly process. The nanoparticles were then investigated by x-ray diffraction, FT-IR, and SEM. The result of SEM suggests that the nanoparticles have some agglomeration but are primarily spherical. After that, powdered nano-particles were used to make thin films, which were annealed for 60 minutes at (300 and 400) °C in the air. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were utilized to determine the structural properties and composition of nickel oxide films, the films’ surfaces are smooth and that …

Adsorption Of Cu(Ii) Metal Ions Using Matoa (Pometia Pinnata) Shell Immobilized With Silica Gel, Desy Kurniawati, Popi Patricia, Putri Ramadhani, Rahadian Zainul, Budhi Oktavia, Reka Kartika

Baghdad Science Journal

The Industrial Revolution, along with the rapid increase in population, has significantly contributed to the intensification of environmental challenges, mostly the contamination of aquatic ecosystems by heavy metals. One metal that is dangerous for the environment and human health is copper (Cu). The threshold for Cu(II) allowed in water is 0.2 mg L^–1. One method to overcome this metal ion pollution is by biosorption using biological material adsorbents. Matoa shell, utilized as a biosorbent, has demonstrated its ability to effectively bind heavy metal ions through its functional groups, which facilitate the formation of complexes with these ions. Biosorbent …

Evaluation Of The Cytotoxicity And Antimicrobial Activity Of Citrus Aurantifolia Extract, Hanan Adnan Shaker Al-Naymi, Sura Mouaid Abbas, Noor Adnan Shaker Al-Naymi, Ayat Majeed Zeadan, Zinah Ameer Abbood

Baghdad Science Journal

The antimicrobial activity of Citrus aqueous extracts was assessed with concentration (100, 80, 60, and 40 μg/ml) using the well diffusion method against Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria and yeast that were obtained from urine, vaginal swabs, seminal fluid, sputum, stool, and throat swabs diagnosed by Vitek 2 Compact System. The cytotoxic effect was investigated on tumor hepatic cell line HepG2, Colon cancer CaCo-2 and normal cell line HdFn. The Lethal dose (LD50) for C. aurantifolia was studied on rats. Chemical screening revealed that the aqueous extract contained phenols, tannins, glycosides, saponins, resins, alkaloids, coumarins, and flavones. That exhibits inhibitory activity …

Nano Copper Metal Electrodeposited On Mild Steel From Dissolved Hydrated Copper Chloride In Deep Eutectic Solvent, Eman Turky Shamkhy, Hadi M A Abood, Taghried A. Salman

Baghdad Science Journal

In this study, electrodeposition of copper nanoparticles from its soluble hydrated chloride salt in ammonium Alum: urea deep eutectic solvent (DES) of 1:5 mole ratio was investigated. The electrochemical reduction of the Cu (II)/Cu (0) couple was found to be a quasi-reversible reaction, with a broad reduction peak at –0.2 V as revealed by cyclic voltammetry. The hydrated copper chloride stabilized the electro-reduction process within the DES. Scanning electronic microscope (SEM) showed copper metal was electroplated as nano particles 35 to 49 nm agglomerated as Cauliflower on mild steel. Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX) X-ray, analyses (XRD) and visually showed …

Studying The Surface Morphology Of The Precipitate Formed Of Cobalt (Ii) Ion And Copper (Ii) Ion By Using Continuous Flow Injection Analysis/ Nag-4sx3-3d Analyzer-Atomic Force Microscopy, Nagham Shakir Turkey, Bakr Sadiq Mohammed, Issam Mohammad Shakir

Baghdad Science Journal

This work aims to use the home-made NAG-4(sources)x3 with three solar cells (NAG-4SX3-3D analyzer), together with AFM and CFIA, in which the morphology of the surface of the Co²⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions precipitates have been determined by determine the roughness parameters and obtain a sufficient amount of weight (Maronite precipitate of Cu(II) ion and bright green precipitate of Co(II) ion) for the AFM sample via the reaction of both ions with Ca₂[Fe(CN)₆] as a precipitating agent. The ability of the suggested method to calculate the quantity of nanoparticles that can fill the vacant surface …

Association Of Ctgf And Tgf –Ss1 With Glomerulus Fibrosis In Iraqi Diabetic Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Reham Khuldon Ibrahim, Kadhim K. Ghudhaib, Ali Abdulmajid Dyab Allawi

Baghdad Science Journal

The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (referred to as diabetes hereafter) is increasing in worldwide. Due to hyperglycemia at long periods and uncontrolled diabetes, complications could occur. Diabetes complications include microvascular and macrovascular complications that target the kidneys, nerves, eyes and heart. Accordingly, the current study aimed to investigate the level of connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) and transforming growth factor-B1(TGF-B-) together with some of relevant biochemical factors in patients with diabetes and diabetic nephropathy compared with healthy controls. The study included 120 (male 60and female 60) ranging in age (30-65) years old. Ninety patients with type 2 …

Comparison Of Xrf And Icp-Oes Methods To Determine Trace Element Concentrations Of Kidney Stones In Iraqi Patients, Farah Khalid Denyeif, Saadiyah Ahmed Dhahir

Baghdad Science Journal

Understanding the nature and composition of stone formation as well as developing treatment strategies that prevent stones from forming in kidneys are dependent on researching the chemical makeup of kidney stones. Therefore, 11 samples of kidney stones were collected and digested, and the concentration of metal ions such as (Ag, Al, Cu, Mn, Ni, Ti, Zn, Ca, Na, K and Mg) was measured using the Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectroscopy method and X-ray Fluorescence. it was found that Ca is the highest concentration and most abundant in all samples in both methods, followed by Na, Mg and Ni. …

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, And Biological Evaluation Of Mixed Ligands Complexes From Schiff Base And 1,10-Phenanthroline With Multivalent Metal Ions, Maryam H. Abboud, Shaymaa R. Baqer

Baghdad Science Journal

The new Schiff base (L) was synthesized from the condensation reaction of 3-amino-4-(1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropane-2-ylamino)-4-oxobutanoic acid (aspartame) with 4-chlorobenzaldehyde in 3 drops of glacial acetic acid. This ligand is characterized by techniques: UV-Vis, FT_IR, ¹HNMR, ¹³CNMR, Mass and C.H.N.O. A series of complexes were prepared with 1,10- phenanthroline as mixed ligands complexes. All mixed ligands complexes of chromium, cobalt, nickel, copper, palladium and platin have been characterized by the same ligands techniques. In addition to molar conductivity and magnetic moments, the NMR spectrum and mass spectrum were for ligands only. Results showed through previous techniques that the ligand (L) behaves …

Effect Of Hypochlorous Acid On Physical Properties Of Zinc Oxide -Eugenol Impression Paste, Israa J. Taha, Shorouq M. Abass

Baghdad Science Journal

Background: When dental impression materials come into contact with the patient’s saliva, blood, or plaque, they can become immediately contaminated with potentially harmful germs.This could result in cross-contamination. The spread of infection can be prevented through disinfection of the impression materials. However, the disinfection solution may change the properties of the dental impression materials.

Objective: The goal of this research is to find out how the detail reproduction and linear dimensional stability of zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) impression material change after being immersed in hypochlorous acid (100 ppm, 200 ppm, 400 ppm) and 2% glutaraldehyde for 10 minutes.

Materials and Methods: …

Taxonomic Significance Of Anatomical Characters In Some Species Of Apiaceae Family In Iraq, Karzan Omer Qader

Baghdad Science Journal

The study included the anatomical characteristics of nine species belonging to the nine genera of the Apiaceae family: Chaerophyllum macropodum Boiss, Grammosciadium scabridum (Boiss.) B.L. Burtt & P.H. Davis, Foeniculum vulgare Mill, Lisaea strigosa (Banks & Sol.) Eig, Ormosciadium aucheri Boiss, Pimpinella puberula (DC.) Boiss., Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl., Torilis arvensis (Huds.) Link and Zosima absinthifolia (Vent.) Link. The results showed that anatomical characteristics were important in the separation of taxa, two types have been recognized in the mesophyll of leaves: dorsiventral (Bifacial) recorded in the Grammosciadium scabridum, Prangos ferulacea, Pimpinella puberula species and isobilateral in the remaining species. Palisade …

Organic And Inorganic Carbon Drives Zooplankton Composition In Tigris River Within Baghdad, Mohammed Hamdan, Batool Kadhim

Baghdad Science Journal

Increasing availability of organic and inorganic carbon in aquatic ecosystems became a common phenomenon that was influenced by manmade activities and ongoing climate change, which could influence zooplankton communities. Zooplankton composition in Tigris River under the effects of dissolved organic and inorganic carbon inputs (DOC and CO₂) has not been studied yet. Hence, we studied those impacts by taking three locations that were distributed in Tigris River within Baghdad City. Eighty-four taxa of zooplankton have been recognized during the study. These taxa were divided into three main groups that are: Rotifera forms 69.04% and Cladocera forms 16.66%, while …

A Comparative Study Of Conceptual Metaphors In Indonesian And Chinese Economic Headlines, Hendy Yuniarto

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This study examines how economic concepts are metaphorically constructed in Indonesian and Chinese news headlines. Employing the Lakoff and Johnson's framework of Conceptual Metaphor Theory, the study analyzes and compares conceptual metaphors in economic news headlines from CNBC Indonesia and China Business Network published between January and April 2025. Employing a qualitative methodology guided by MIPVU, the study mapped conceptual economic metaphors in a corpus of 500 economic news headlines. The investigation demonstrates a significant overlap in the conceptualization of economic events in both languages: economic actions are physical movements, business is a natural force, economy is a competition, money …

Variety Of Study Methods In Ophthalmology Residency, Muhammad Rizqy Abdullah, Evelyn Komaratih

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Effective study methods are critical in ophthalmology residency, which must balance cognitive learning with surgical skill development. This systematic review examined non-surgical cognitive strategies and surgical training techniques to inform curriculum design and enhance resident performance. A structured literature search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus (2016–2025) using keywords (“study method” OR “effective study” OR “learning strategy” OR “educational intervention” OR “training approach”) AND (“ophthalmology residency” OR “resident education”). After screening and applying eligibility criteria, 17 studies were included. Methods were categorized as non-surgical (n = 5) and surgical learning (n = 12). This review revealed that non-surgical strategies, including …

Dampit Robusta Coffee Effect On The Creatinine Kinase Levels And Muscle Pain Scales Among Sport Enthusiast, M. Fath Alhaqqi Sanis Salamy, Mohammad Fathul Qorib, Lilik Herawati, Rizky Darmawan, M. Izzul Mujahiddin, Salamun Salamun, Ahmed Zaiyan Nahel Salamy, Achmad Yarziq Mubarak Salis Salamy, Moh Nahar Azmi Mohamed, Ain Darojah Siddiq Ramadhan Ramadhan

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Excessive eccentric exercise often results in muscle injury, reflected by elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). In Indonesia, coffee consumption after exercise has increased, with Dampit Robusta Coffee (DRC)—a local variety rich in caffeine and antioxidants considered a potential aid for recovery. This study evaluated the effect of DRC consumption on biomarkers of muscle damage and perceived soreness. A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 20 healthy untrained men aged 20–25 years, allocated into treatment (n = 10) and control (n = 10) groups. The treatment group consumed brewed DRC (≈200 mg caffeine/day) …

Effects Of Replacing Antibiotics With Bacillus-Based Probiotics In The Diet Of Lactating Sows On Reproductive Performance, Feed Intake, Serum Immunoglobulin Levels, Milk Production, Oxidative Stress Markers, Fecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids, And Piglet Growth Performance, Chutikan Srisang, Tip-Apa Akkhaphan, Preechaphon Taechamaeteekul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Rafa Boonprakob, Suparlark Nuntawan Na Ayudhya Dr, Lea Hübertz Birch Hansen Dr, Padet Tummaruk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This clinical trial investigated the effects of adding a Bacillus-based probiotic to the lactation diet of sows (without in-feed antibiotics) on maternal and piglet outcomes. A total of 109 Landrace × Yorkshire sows (parity 1–7) were assigned to either a control group (n = 61) or a treatment group (n = 48) receiving Bacillus subtilis – 541 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens – 516. Piglets in the treatment group also received the probiotics via creep feed from day 3 until weaning. Blood samples were collected within 12 h after farrowing to assess serum immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM) and malondialdehyde (MDA) …

Rapid Post-Castration Decline In Serum Canine Prostatic Specific Esterase (Cpse) And Prostatic Volume In Dogs With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Panthipa Borikappakul, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objectives of this study were to quantify temporal changes in prostatic volume and serum CPSE concentrations in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (n = 6) following surgical castration, and to evaluate the potential of CPSE as a biomarker for monitoring prostatic regression. Prostatic volume was determined by transabdominal ultrasonography, and serum CPSE concentrations were measured at baseline (Week 0) and at Weeks 1, 2, and 4 postcastration. The mean (±SE) prostatic volume before castration was 11.4 ± 1.9 cm3 and decreased significantly to 6.3±1.1 cm3 by Week 1 (P < 0.001), representing a reduction to approximately 56% of the baseline value. Smaller progressive declines were observed at subsequent time points up to Week 4 (P > 0.05). In parallel, serum CPSE concentrations dropped …

Immune Influence On Reproductive Health Following Spaceflight, Madison Stroud

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Spaceflight and its extreme environmental risks, including microgravity and ionizing radiation, can influence immune function and alter endocrine and sex hormone homeostasis. However, little is known about the influence of the spaceflight environment on reproductive health. This research aims to address crosstalk between immune and reproductive systems, leveraging samples collected from a recent rodent research (RR)-20 mission. For this, blood was collected seven days post-mating from 24-week-old female C57BL6/J mice that were flown onboard the International Space Stations (ISS) for 45 days. Analysis of blood will be performed by flow cytometry to identify unique immune phenotypes associated with spaceflight. In …

A Self-Reflective Destruction Of Humankind: A Christian Eco-Theological Reading Of W. B. Yeats’S “Second Coming”, Kehan Yang

Compass: An Undergraduate Journal of American Political Ideas

This essay proposes an innovative reading of W. B. Yeats’s poem “The Second Coming” through a lens of Christian Eco-theology as explained by Fr. Seán McDonagh in Pluriverse: A Post-Development Dictionary. It demonstrates how literature may efficiently bring topics of environmental protection, anti-war ideology, and theological allusion into integrity.

Julian Marshall Interview, Julian Marshall, Morris (Mo) Cohen

Turning Toward Being: The Journal of Ontological Inquiry in Education

This conversational inquiry explores the ontology of creativity through an extended dialogue between two educators at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. Moving beyond conventional pedagogical frameworks, the conversation grapples with fundamental questions: What is the relationship between technique and creative emergence? How does the teacher create conditions for creativity without systematizing or conceptualizing the creative process itself? What role do trust, validation, and vulnerability play in opening students to their own creative potential? Drawing on diverse philosophical and spiritual traditions--from Heidegger’s ontological inquiry to Buddhist concepts of not-knowing, from Grotowski’s via negativa to the Kabbalistic notion of tzimtzum--Julian Marshall …