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Comparative Diet Analysis Of Three Larid Species Nesting At Isla Rasa, Gulf Of California, Mexico., Enriqueta Velarde, Lloyd T. Findley

Marine Ornithology

Isla Rasa, situated in highly productive waters of the Gulf of California, has the largest nesting colony of Royal Terns Thalasseus maximus (as many as 17,000 individuals) in the Mexican Pacific, sharing this site with 300,000 Elegant Terns T. elegans and 260,000 Heermann's Gulls Larus heermanni. During eight breeding seasons between 1996 and 2011, we found that the Royal Tern diet contained over twice the number of prey species as the other two seabirds' diets: the Royal Tern's diet included 36 species of fishes, in 20 families, and pelagic squat lobster Grimothea planipes, whereas the Elegant Tern and …

Evidence For Colony Attendance By Immature Streaked Shearwaters Calonectris Leucomelas During The Chick-Rearing Period., Helen M. Pružina, Akiko Shoji, Masaki Shirai, Sakiko Matsumoto, Ken Yoda, Annette L. Fayet

Marine Ornithology

Many seabird species have a long breeding-deferral period, during which individuals mature and spend most of their time at sea, making them particularly difficult to study. In some species, immatures are known to start visiting colonies before reaching adulthood, presumably to learn the behaviours required to secure a nest and mate for future breeding. However, immature colony attendance remains undocumented in many species, particularly those that are difficult to observe, such as nocturnal, cavity-nesting species and species in which immatures are indistinguishable from adults. Here, we studied the attendance patterns and behaviour of Streaked Shearwaters Calonectris leucomelas on Awashima Island, …

Satellite Tracking Of Galapagos Petrel Pterodroma Phaeopygia Reveals Distribution And Movements During Chick Rearing., Carolina B. Proaño, Sebastian M. Cruz, Josh Adams, Martin Wikelski

Marine Ornithology

We tracked 19 adult Galapagos Petrels Pterodroma phaeopygia during the chick-rearing seasons in 2009 and 2010 (Santa Cruz Island [n = 16] and Floreana Island [n = 3]) in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Eight petrels performed 27 complete foraging trips lasting 0.6 to 18.8 days. Short trips (3.2 ± 2.1 days; 785 km; max displacement 671 km) and long trips (10.8 ± 3.9 days; 2,856 km; max displacement 1,034 km) resulted in concentrated use of waters off southern and western Isabela Island and within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR). Less concentrated time extended farther southwest and eastward, in …

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Xviii, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume XVIII of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from 1826-1830.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Xv, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume XV of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from July 23, 1836 through August 9, 1837.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Xiv, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume XIV of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from March 18 through July 22, 1836.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Xii, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume XII of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from October 15, 1835 through January 14, 1836.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Xi, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume XI of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from July 26 through October 14, 1835.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Vii, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume VII of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from December 6, 1831 through October, 1833.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Viii, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume VIII of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from November, 1833 through September 1834.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Iv, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume IV of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from May to October of 1830.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume V, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume V of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from October 11, 1830 through March 8, 1831.

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony In Texas - Volume Ii, M. D. Mclean

Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas

Volume II of the Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas book collection. Compiled and edited by Malcolm D. McLean. Dated from 1823-1826.

System And Method For Ai-Generation And Personalized Music Playback In Social Venue Environments, Eric Zavesky, Miguel A. De La Lama

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method for generating and playing personalized music in a venue setting from multi-modal patron input. The system comprises a multi-modal input interface that accepts musical preferences, narrative text, voice, visual content, and social media links through QR-code-accessed mobile web, kiosk, and voice channels, fusing said inputs into a unified generation request. An AI music generation engine employs a progressive generation pipeline that begins generating preliminary musical content during input collection and refines iteratively as additional input arrives, producing complete songs with lyrics, melody, arrangement, and production. A venue audio integration module queues and plays generated songs through …

Usa V. Jose Tavares

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Usa V. Jose Torres

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Book Review: Redemption: Macarthur And The Campaign For The Philippines, Brian Mcallister Linn

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Author: Peter R. Mansoor

Reviewed by: Brian McAllister Linn, professor emeritus, Texas A&M University

In Redemption: MacArthur and the Campaign for the Philippines, Peter R. Mansoor delivers a gripping account of one of World War II’s most pivotal operations, blending strategic insight with vivid battlefield detail. The book explores General Douglas MacArthur’s dramatic return to the Philippines, revealing the complexities of leadership, logistics, and liberation. A masterful narrative of redemption and resilience, it captures the high stakes and human costs of reclaiming a nation under siege.

©2026 Brian McAllister Linn

Internet Use And Decision-Making Processes Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ayça Balmumcu, Endam Çetinkaya Ak, Sabriye Uçan Yamaç

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic restricted access to in-person health services, especially in rural areas. This increased reliance on the internet for health information and decision-making was particularly notable among pregnant women. This study aimed to investigate the role of internet use in decision-making among pregnant women.

Methods: This analytical, cross-sectional study examined 384 pregnant women living in a rural district of Turkey who attended family health centers for prenatal care. Data were collected using the Internet Decision-Making Scale in Pregnancy and a questionnaire assessing internet use patterns during the pandemic.

Results: Pregnant women demonstrated …

E-Health Literacy And Cyberchondria Severity Among Adolescent High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study, Seyda Çavmak, Adem Bilgin

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Amid rapid digitalization and the growing use of artificial intelligence-based search engines, adolescents increasingly seek health information online. This study examined the relationship between high school students' e-health literacy and their cyberchondria tendencies.

Methods: This quantitative, cross-sectional study included 683 students from public high schools in Mersin, Türkiye. Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the e-Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS), and the Cyberchondria Severity Scale Short Form (CSS-12). Descriptive statistics, comparative tests, and Pearson correlation were applied (p < 0.05).

Results: Students' e-health literacy and cyberchondria severity were moderate. Significant positive correlations emerged between e-health literacy …

Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Nursing Students’ Self-Perceptions About Safe Medication Management, Derya Şimşekli, Bedriye Cansu Koyunoğlu, Elanur Yilmaz Karabulutlu

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Safe medication management is central to nursing education and patient safety. To the best of our knowledge, there is currently no validated Turkish instrument specifically designed to assess nursing students’ self-perceptions regarding safe medication management. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Nursing Students’ Self-Perceptions about Safe Medication Management (NURSPeM).

Methods: This methodological study was conducted at a single university using convenience sampling. Data were collected from a sample of 400 nursing students using the NURSPeM. Construct validity was examined with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Internal consistency was evaluated …

Needlestick Injury Risk And Preventive Behaviors Among Nursing Students, Angga Wilandika, Riandi Alfin, Rosa Intan Khoerunnisa

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Needlestick injury (NSI) remains a persistent occupational safety risk for nursing students during clinical practice, with implications for worker safety, patient care, and healthcare safety systems. Understanding preventive safety behavior within clinical training environments is essential for improving workplace safety in healthcare settings.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nursing students undertaking hospital-based clinical placements. Using a purposive sampling, participants completed a structured self-administered questionnaire assessing NSI exposure, preventive safety behaviors, clinical supervision, safety training, and perceived safety within the clinical learning environment. Data was analyzed to identify patterns of NSI risk and associated preventive behaviors. …

Assessing Healthcare Access Among Overweight And Obese Individuals In Türkiye Using Latent Variable Modeling, Banu Beyaz Sipahi

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Overweight and obesity are critical determinants of healthcare access, yet evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped these dynamics in Türkiye remains limited. This study investigates whether the early post-pandemic recovery period altered healthcare access patterns for individuals with excess weight.

Methods: Using nationally representative microdata from the 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2022 Turkish Health Surveys, we constructed a latent Healthcare Access Index based on six indicators of unmet care needs. Probit models were estimated to assess associations between BMI categories and healthcare access, controlling for socioeconomic and demographic factors. The 2022 wave serves as the early …

Rodrigo’S Weather Report: Is The Sky Falling?, Richard Delgado

Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality

In the latest installment of the Rodrigo series, the main character and his straight man discuss what has come to be called sanewashing, focusing on the Administration’s many contrived emergencies to accomplish objectives that would otherwise be flatly illegal.

Book Review: Overseen Or Overlooked? Legislators, Armed Forces, And Democratic Accountability, Tom Vance

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Authors: David P. Auerswald, Philippe Lagassé, and Stephen M. Saideman

Reviewed by: Tom Vance, US Army Reserve (retired)

In Overseen or Overlooked?, David P. Auerswald, Philippe Lagassé, and Stephen M. Saideman challenge the conventional focus on executive control of the military by spotlighting the often-underestimated role of legislatures in democratic civil-military relations. Drawing on more than a dozen global case studies, the authors reveal how parliaments struggle with capacity and motivation to provide meaningful oversight. This groundbreaking work offers practical reforms and a compelling argument: true democratic accountability in defense requires more than generals and presidents—it demands empowered legislators.

Book Review: General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite A Talent For Fighting”, Brian K. Dean

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Book Review: General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite a Talent for Fighting”

Author: Glyn Harper

Reviewed by: Colonel Brian K. Dean, special assistant to the chief of staff, US Army National Guard

In General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite a Talent for Fighting,” Glyn Harper brings to light the remarkable yet underappreciated career of one of America’s most capable World War II commanders. From North Africa to the beaches of Anzio, Truscott’s mastery of mechanized and amphibious warfare earned him a unique record of commanding formations from regiment to army. His compelling biography reveals a plain-speaking, resilient leader whose strategic brilliance shaped …

Book Review: The Next War: Indications Intelligence In The Early Cold War, William Phillips

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Author: Timothy Andrews Sayle

Reviewed by: Colonel William Phillips (US Army, retired), assistant professor, Department of Joint, Interagency, and Multinational Operations, Command and General Staff College

In The Next War: Indications Intelligence in the Early Cold War, Timothy Andrews Sayle uncovers how Western intelligence agencies grappled with the challenge of predicting Soviet military intentions amid global uncertainty. Through meticulous archival research, the book reveals how early Cold War leaders anticipated conflict without provoking it, laying the foundations for modern strategic warning systems. A compelling study of fear, foresight, and fragile peace, it sheds light on the delicate balance between …

Review Essay: Incarcerated Women’S Voices And A Critique Of Carceral Feminism, Mechthild Nagel

Wagadu: A Journal of Transnational Women's & Gender Studies

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Editorial: “African Women Are Still Doing Negritude”: Continuous Commitments To Representing African Women’S Epistemology Generating Storytelling, Olaocha Nwabara, Korka Sall

Wagadu: A Journal of Transnational Women's & Gender Studies

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Speaking Back Through Stories: Storytelling And The Politics Of Resistance, Korka Sall

Wagadu: A Journal of Transnational Women's & Gender Studies

Black women have long served as storytellers, knowledge producers, and custodians of collective memory across Africa and its diaspora. Through oral traditions, literature, and film, they have created networks for the circulation of knowledge while fostering Pan-African consciousness, preserving cultural heritage, and educating communities about identity, justice, and self-determination. Their narratives challenge systems of colonialism, patriarchy, and historical erasure by centering Black women's voices and lived experiences within transnational conversations about history, culture, and belonging. This paper examines Aminata Sow Fall's Le Revenant (1976), Bessie Head's short story "Life" (1977), and Diabou Bessane's documentary Les Mamans de l'Indépendance …

From The Traditional Role Of Motherhood To The Creation Of Ritual Fertility Dolls Among The Ashanti People, Youssoupha Mane

Wagadu: A Journal of Transnational Women's & Gender Studies

This article explores the art and traditional sculpture of the Ashanti people of Ghana. The study delves into the symbolic, spiritual, therapeutic, and psychological implications of ritual fertility dolls known as Akua’ba, which serve as a means for infertile women to experience the joy and delight of motherhood. The study will also focus on how accessing motherhood is highly esteemed and regarded as a social obligation in most African cultures. The psychological burden and pressure associated with the social duty of bearing children to avoid ‘‘social death’’ or being ‘‘the dead end of human life’’ is undoubtedly at the root …