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Ethnography, Torture And The Human Terrain / Terror System, Neil L. Whitehead

Fast Capitalism

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Full Issue, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Assessing The Student Awareness To Age Friendly Design: The Case Of Ain Shams University- Architecture Students, Shorouk Saleh Ali Kabel, Samah Mohamed Elsayed Atteia Elkhateb, Rowaida M. O. Mohamed Rashed, Wesam M. El-Bardisy

HBRC Journal

With Egypt’s rapid urbanization and projected demographic shift, where individuals aged 60 and above are expected to constitute more than 15% of the population by 2050, addressing the needs of older adults in urban design has become increasingly urgent. Despite global recognition of the importance of age-friendly design, its integration into Egyptian architectural education remains limited, particularly concerning accessibility, safety, and inclusivity.

This study evaluates the level of awareness of Age-Friendly Design (AFD) principles among architecture students at Ain Shams University using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire assessing students’ familiarity with the concept, while …

Do Monetary Policy Shocks Affect Co2 Emissions? Evidence From Brazil, Luccas Assis Attílio, João Ricardo Faria, Andre V. Mollick

Economics and Finance Faculty Publications

This paper examines whether monetary policy shocks affect CO2 emissions over time in Brazil. We show that CO2 emissions decline persistently following contractionary monetary policy shocks. The relationship between monetary policy and CO2 emissions in Brazil is assessed through two channels: trade openness and exchange rates. The theoretical model illustrates how monetary policy affects the domestic economy through the real exchange rate. An application of a Global VAR (GVAR) to the Brazilian economy from 1996 to 2018 investigates the effects of monetary policy in Brazil (or in the U.S.) on real GDP and, subsequently, on CO2 emissions. A contractionary monetary …

Roads To Regulation: A Discussion On Non-State Armed Groups' International Health Law Obligations, Eric Fogle

Journal of Law and Health

Non-state actors can look and operate like governments, yet without formal statehood, they exist in a regulatory gray area. Non state actors play an increasingly influential role in international law, yet they remain largely unregulated. This paper examines non-state actors as a class, with particular attention to non-State armed groups (NSAGs), and analyzes the regulatory gap they occupy specifically within international health law. The paper first surveys the rise, diversity, authority, and legitimacy of non-state actors in relation to States, highlighting their growing involvement in governance functions traditionally reserved for States. This paper then introduces the World Health Organization (WHO) …

A Deep Learning Model For Accurate Tomato Leaf Disease Identification, Maheen Shahzad, Muhammad Abdullah Javed, Erum Ashraf, Hafiz Ishfaq Ahmad, Sabeen Masood

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Recent advances in machine learning and deep learning have greatly improved how we detect plant diseases, making diagnoses more accurate, faster, and easier to scale. However, many existing solutions depend on large, pretrained models that need powerful hardware, which limits their use in the field, especially in areas with limited resources. To tackle this, we designed a custom lightweight convolutional neural network (CNN) built from scratch using 20,000 carefully selected images from the PlantVillage tomato dataset. Our model uses Squeeze-and-Excitation (SE) blocks and Swish activation functions to boost performance, reaching an accuracy of 97.7% while using far fewer computing resources …

Access Is The Outcome: Rethinking Metrics, Worthiness, And Human Rights Across Philanthropy And Development, Stephanie Zabriskie

Faculty Publications

This thought paper examines how philanthropic evaluation frameworks misclassify access to basic human rights as a preliminary step rather than a complete outcome. In competitive funding environments, post-access behavioral metrics such as utilization and compliance are often elevated to outcome status and used to assess program worthiness. Drawing on rights-based and systems-level evaluation frameworks, the paper argues that access itself constitutes a sufficient and legitimate outcome, and that post-access data should function as program management inputs rather than legitimacy or financial thresholds. Reframing access as the outcome has implications for philanthropic accountability, administrative burden, and the ethical consistency of funding …

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

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The Ethical Limits Of Physician Autonomy In Reproductive Medicine, Isabel Martens

Honors Theses

In vitro fertilization is a relatively new medical practice that helps people who face infertility be able to reproduce. Reproductive medicine providers face ethical dilemmas often in their field, only some of which have standards of care. There are questions in the medical landscape pertaining to physician autonomy versus patient autonomy, which heavily apply to reproductive medicine providers. Patient autonomy is highly valued in medical ethics; however, physician autonomy should also be considered. When a physician decides who can and cannot reproduce, ethical considerations must be followed to maintain the practice of reproductive autonomy. Limited policies exist that manage reproductive …

Optimal Murine Cd4+ T Cell Priming By Mrna-Lipid Nanoparticle Vaccines Requires Endogenous Antigen Processing, Julia E. Rood, Suh Kyung Yoon, Mary K. Heard, Stephen D. Carro, Emma J. Hedgepeth, Mary E. O'Mara, Michael J. Hogan, Nhu Le, Hiromi Muramatsu, Kieu Lam, Petra Schreiner, Coral Kasden, Hansell H. Stedman, Ryan A. Langlois, James Heyes, Norbert Pardi, Laurence C. Eisenlohr

College of Life Sciences Faculty Papers

Lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-encapsulated nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccines elicit robust CD4+ T cell responses, yet the mechanisms underlying this T cell priming remain unknown. Antigens presented to CD4+ T cells on major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC II) are traditionally acquired by antigen presenting cells (APCs) from extracellular sources. Here we show that vaccine specific CD4+ T cell responses instead rely on antigen directly expressed within APCs, without extracellular transit. Murine APCs treated with mRNA-LNP vaccines activate T cells more efficiently when presenting antigen produced internally, rather than acquired externally. Immunization with mRNA-LNP vaccines engineered to inhibit antigen expression in APCs results …

1449 Bushwick Holdings Llc V. Williams

All Decisions

In this non-payment proceeding, the court granted the tenant's pre-answer motion to dismiss the petition without prejudice. The landlord's predicate rent demand was deemed defective for failing to provide a good-faith approximation of rent arrears, specifically by not crediting HRA/DSS earmarked payments. The court found that certified copies of the earmarked HRA/DSS checks, submitted with the tenant's motion, were self-authenticating and did not require a foundational witness. The demand's deficiency led to dismissal of the case.

Attitudes Toward Patients' Safety Among Healthcare Professionals In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study, Moien Khan, Amiri Sohrab, Iffat Elbarazi, Mohammed Salaheldin Elsayed, Reem Al Falasi, Debasish Kar

Peninsula Medical School

This research aims to investigate healthcare professionals’ (HCPs) attitudes towards patient safety and to explore the role ofvarious work-related factors that could be the barriers to safety-events reporting to modify these attitudes. A cross-sectionalsurvey was conducted, involving 629 HCPs who are working across health care sectors in the United Arab Emirates. HCPs in theUnited Arab Emirates, comprising 71.5% women and 27.8% men, displayed a generally positive attitude towards patient safety(mean score = 3.91). Sub-comparisons indicated high scores for team functioning (4.58 ± 0.62) and low scores for professionalincompetence as an error cause (2.86 ± 0.50). Common barriers to reporting safety …

Fda's New Approval Plan For Covid-19 Vaccines: An Inquiry Of "Benefit" Rather Than The Statutory Scope Of "Safety, Purity, And Potency"?, Henry Yat-Shing Kwan

Journal of Law and Health

This article analyzes the FDA's proposed policy plan issued in May 2025 regarding the approval of Covid-19 boosters for different groups of persons. It offers two constructive recommendations that will help prevent constitutionality challenge on impermissible intrusion of the freedom of health.

The first is to avoid using the confusing term "benefit" but instead focus on the statutory parameters of "safety, purity, and potency." The affected group can make a strong case that their free choice of vaccination should not be deprived, as long as the vaccine qualifies for the statutory thresholds of being safe, pure, and potent. They are …

Patent Pending: How The Current Patent Utility Requirement Hinders Biotechnological Innovation, Madison Drlik

Journal of Law and Health

The legal system is always playing catch up to adapt to new legal landscapes, doctrines, and technology; however, patent law needs help to compete with biotechnological research in the race towards innovation. Biotechnological research in the realm of human health and medicine often involves the use of therapeutic drugs. The field of healthcare biotechnology takes biological systems and processes and generates novel, creative solutions to a number of human health conditions. However, the translation process for a new drug, therapy, or process is long and expensive which requires investors to help the researchers and scientists move their creations from inception …

Book Review: The Politics Of War And Peace: A Survey Of Thought, Isaiah Wilson Iii

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Authors: Abbott A. Brayton and Stephana J. Landwehr

Reviewed by: Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III (colonel, US Army retired); professor of practice, Arizona State University; and president emeritus, Joint Special Operations University

Spanning centuries of political and philosophical reflection, Brayton’s work explores how thinkers from ancient times to the modern era have grappled with the moral and strategic dilemmas of war and peace. Through a rich tapestry of ideas, the book reveals the enduring tensions between justice, power, and diplomacy. It’s an essential guide for understanding how past wisdom continues to shape contemporary debates on conflict and resolution.

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Usa V. Victorious Minter

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Usa V. Kyle Stevens

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Usa V. Jarrett Tarn

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Usa V. Raymont Bentley

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William White V. Usa

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Book Review: World War Ii Battles Reconsidered: Game Theory And Decision Science Perspectives On Gazala, El Alamein, Falaise, And Arnhem, Andy Nichols

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Author: Mark Thompson

Reviewed by: Lieutenant Colonel Andy Nichols, US Army War College class of 2024

Former Harvard professor Mark Thompson applies cutting-edge decision science and game theory to four pivotal World War II battles, revealing how strategic missteps and psychological biases shaped their outcomes. From Gazala’s disastrous command decisions to Arnhem’s flawed reliance on surprise, each case is dissected with analytical precision and historical depth. This groundbreaking study challenges conventional military narratives and offers a fresh lens on leadership, risk, and battlefield logic.

Book Review: Alliances & Armor: Communist Diplomacy And Armored Warfare During The War In Vietnam, Gregory A. Daddis

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Author: Jim Pomeroy

Reviewed by: Dr. Gregory A. Daddis, Melbern G. Glasscock Endowed Chair in American History, Texas A&M University

In Alliances & Armor, Jim Pomeroy reveals how Cold War diplomacy shaped North Vietnam’s battlefield tactics, transforming guerrilla warfare into Soviet-style armored offensives. Drawing from multi-archival sources, the book traces Hanoi’s strategic pivot from China to the USSR amid shifting global alliances and escalating US involvement. With gripping detail, Pomeroy chronicles the rise of the People’s Army of Vietnam’s tank-led campaigns, culminating in the dramatic fall of Saigon.

Book Review: Crisis And Crossfire: The United States And The Middle East Since 1945 – Second Edition, Phil Messer

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Author: Peter L. Hahn

Reviewed by: Colonel Phil Messer

From the Arab-Israeli peace process to the fight against terrorism, Hahn’s updated history reveals the forces shaping US policy in one of the world’s most volatile regions.

Book Review: A Day In September: The Battle Of Antietam And The World It Left Behind, Wylie W. Johnson

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Author: Stephen Budiansky

Reviewed by: Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, US Army War College Class of 2010

A Day in September: The Battle of Antietam and the World It Left Behind analyzes the battle’s “Revolution in Military Affairs” and how it radically changed the United States and the world. It focuses on technologies, personalities, military doctrine, nongovernmental organizations, medical advances, international intrigue, and politics.

Michael West V. Kevin Matthews

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Dana Smith V. John Decker

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Role Of The Etv5/P38 Signaling Axis In Aggressive Thyroid Cancer Cells, Jerry H Houl, Rozita Bagheri-Yarmand, Muthusamy Kunnimalaiyaan, Paola Miranda Mendez, Joseph L Kidd, Ali Dadbin, Andrea Ruiz-Jurado, Parag A Parekh, Ying C Henderson, Nikhil S Chari, Aatish Thennavan, Reid T Powell, Clifford C Stephan, Xiao Zhao, Anastasios Maniakas, Roza Nurieva, Naifa L Busaidy, Maria E Cabanillas, Ramona Dadu, Mark Zafereo, Jennifer R Wang, Stephen Y Lai, Marie-Claude Hofmann

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Patients with poorly differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC) and anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) face a much poorer prognosis than those with differentiated thyroid cancers. Around 25% of PDTCs and 35% of ATCs carry the BRAFV600E mutation, which constitutively activates the MAPK pathway, a key driver of cell growth. Although combining BRAF and MEK inhibitors can shrink tumors, resistance often develops. The exact cause of this resistance remains unclear. We previously found that in PDTC and ATC cells, the BRAFV600E mutation is strongly linked to the expression of ETV5, a transcription factor downstream of the MAPK pathway. In the current study, we …

Prevalence Of Depression Among Doctors In General Hospitals Of Basrah City Center During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Riham Sabri Saleh, Amaleed Kadhum, Raya Habeeb Abdulimam

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Depression is the most common mental disorder in community settings and a major cause of disability worldwide. In 1999, it was the fourth most common cause of disability globally, and by 2020, it is projected to become the second most common cause. Doctors, as the primary workforce in hospitals, endure significant emotional and physical stress, which may have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression among doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic and its risk factors. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from February 1 to June 1, 2021. The …

A Programmable Genetic Platform For Engineering Noninvasive Biosensors, Asish N Chacko, Kaamini M Dhanabalan, Jinyang Wan, Roy Chien, Nolan T Anderson, Binzhi Xu, Katie Pham, Ritu Tiwari, Arnab Mukherjee

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Creating genetic sensors for noninvasive visualization of biological activities in optically opaque tissues holds immense potential for basic research and the development of genetic and cell-based therapies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) stands out among deep tissue imaging methods for its ability to generate high-resolution images without ionizing radiation. However, the adoption of MRI as a mainstream biomolecular technology has been hindered by the lack of adaptable methods to link molecular events with genetically encodable contrast. Here, we introduce modular aquaporin-based protease-activatable probes for enhanced reporting (MAPPER), a platform for the systematic creation of genetic sensors for MRI. To develop MAPPER, …

Comity, Act Of State, And Interpretation Of Foreign Law: The Eleventh Circuit Missteps In Mcnab V. United States, Paul S. Vicary

Florida Journal of International Law

This Note will examine the conflict the Eleventh Circuit has created with other federal courts with regard to the degree of deference U.S. courts are to give to foreign countries’ interpretations of their own laws. Part II reviews the Lacey Act as well as the facts and decision in McNab v. United States. Part III reviews the act of state doctrine as well as the doctrine of international comity as the contexts for judicial deference. Part IV will analyze how courts have construed the degree of deference that is to given to other countries’ interpretations of their own laws. …