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Fertility Decline In Sub-Saharan Africa: Introduction, Charles M. Becker May 2025

Fertility Decline In Sub-Saharan Africa: Introduction, Charles M. Becker

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


Treatment Wastewater Of Oil Refinery By Fe2o3 Nps Produce By The Novel Alishewanella Jeotgali Strain Haq8., Hawraa Qays Al-Assdy, Wijdan Hussein Al-Tamimi, Asia Fadhile Almansoory May 2025

Treatment Wastewater Of Oil Refinery By Fe2o3 Nps Produce By The Novel Alishewanella Jeotgali Strain Haq8., Hawraa Qays Al-Assdy, Wijdan Hussein Al-Tamimi, Asia Fadhile Almansoory

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Metal oxide nanoparticles like iron oxide (Fe2O3) exhibit strong reactivity and photolytic features in wastewater treatment and serve as an effective adsorbent for water purification due to its substantial surface area and affinity for different functionalized groups. Iron oxide nanoparticles) IONPs) are currently applied to treat oil-contaminated water. Fe₂O₃NPs were produced using an extracellular approach utilizing the Alishewanella jeotgali strain HAQ8. IONPs were characterized using UV-vis, FT-IR, XRD, AFM, SEM-EDX, and Zeta potential. λ max for the synthesized nanoparticles observed at (358) nm. The bands at 485 cm⁻¹ in the FT-IR spectrum confirmed the formation of …


The Effect Of Mauritania's "Human Rights Deficit" On The Political Process: A Case Against "To Forgive And Forget", Boubacar N'Diaye May 2025

The Effect Of Mauritania's "Human Rights Deficit" On The Political Process: A Case Against "To Forgive And Forget", Boubacar N'Diaye

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


The Policy Dilemmas Of Pesticides Management And Disposal In Tanzania, Paul J. Kaiser, John C. Morris May 2025

The Policy Dilemmas Of Pesticides Management And Disposal In Tanzania, Paul J. Kaiser, John C. Morris

Journal of African Policy Studies

The purpose of this paper is to systematically evaluate and analyze pesticides management and disposal in Tanzania employing a theoretical approach that emanates from current research on public policy implementation. This case demonstrates that the national and international context of public policy-making and inter-governmental agency cooperation and coordination are essential to understanding the current environmental situation in the country. Given the paucity of published, African case studies used in the theory-building process, this study also attempts to contribute to strengthening the empirical legitimacy and theoretical soundness of the comparative method of social scientific inquiry by including African realities in scholarly …


Tax Trends, Nicholas J. Fiore May 2025

Tax Trends, Nicholas J. Fiore

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.


Tax Clinic, Norman R. Milefsky May 2025

Tax Clinic, Norman R. Milefsky

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.


Zimbabwe's Land Reform And Environmental Dilemma, Smile Dube May 2025

Zimbabwe's Land Reform And Environmental Dilemma, Smile Dube

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper examines the evolution of thinking in the World Bank on development land reform in Zimbabwe. It argues that the evolving and broader definitions of land reform in Zimbabwe must consider the conditions necessary for the attainment of economic development that encompasses sustainable development, poverty alleviation, capacity building, gender equality, good governance and now conflict prevention and resolution. The paper explores an economic model of political power derived from Mancur Olson's work relating power and prosperity in both transition and developing economies. The model is applied to Zimbabwe after independence, under one ruler and one party — Robert Mugabe …


Environmental Policy In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Francois N. Muyumba May 2025

Environmental Policy In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Francois N. Muyumba

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper explores the dynamics of environmental policy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It argues that the constituents of the policy and policy analysis itself must be judiciously and critically comprehensive in their overall scope, so as to encompass the fullness of the problem at hand. It stress that it is imperative for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to tighten up slackness extended to international companies operating and polluting the nation. This slackness in environmental policy enforcement is the reason why foreign companies do not observe or respect the nations' policies and laws. This paper is …


Beyond The ‘Berlin Conference/Oau Framework’: A Pan-African Analysis Of Africa’S Security Crisis, Boubacar N'Diaye May 2025

Beyond The ‘Berlin Conference/Oau Framework’: A Pan-African Analysis Of Africa’S Security Crisis, Boubacar N'Diaye

Journal of African Policy Studies

The analysis of the security, civil-military relations, and governance crises in Africa generally takes for granted the post-colonial arrangement and uses the nation-state as the unit of analysis. Invariably, the prescriptions never go beyond the confines of what could be dubbed the "Berlin Confcrence/OAU framework." The daunting security challenges Africa faces as the 21st century gets under way necessitate bold, "off the beaten path" analysis and solution that move beyond this framework and the restrictions of the antiquated principles and notions on which it is predicated: the sacrosanct national sovereignty and the "national" army as its symbol. In light of …


State Integrity And Democratic Governance: The Security Implications Of Liberalization Policies In Africa, Earl Conteh-Morgan May 2025

State Integrity And Democratic Governance: The Security Implications Of Liberalization Policies In Africa, Earl Conteh-Morgan

Journal of African Policy Studies

This article examines the levels of security/insecurity-related issues in Africa within the context of political and economic liberalization policies. It is argued that the interactive effects of internal and external systemic developments that characterize globalization processes have had serious "security" implications for governance in Africa. The indicators of insecurity and immiseration imply that Africa needs to reevaluate its approach to development in relation to the combined effects of national and international imperatives.


The Tortured Road Towards Peace In The Western Sahara, Festus Ohaegbulam May 2025

The Tortured Road Towards Peace In The Western Sahara, Festus Ohaegbulam

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper attempts to provide a succinct background to the origins of the conflict in Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, between the Kingdom of Morocco and nationalists of the territory. It identifies the broad regional and international ramifications of the continuing conflict, which began in 1975, and describes efforts made by the Organization of African Unity [OAU] and the United Nations to resolve the conflict. It focuses most of its analysis on the major obstacles to the conflict's resolution, particularly the policy of the United States. The analysis shows that the greatest obstacle to the resolution of the conflict …


African Security In The Information Age, Uri J. Fisher, M. Shane Smith May 2025

African Security In The Information Age, Uri J. Fisher, M. Shane Smith

Journal of African Policy Studies

This article examines Africa's place in the information revolution and the security implications that flow from this relationship. All states in Africa now have Internet access, although the continent is still characterized by a lack of infrastructure, resources, and technology. We examine the many initiatives underway in Africa aimed at enhancing information and communication technologies. The African Network Initiative, the African Information Society Initiative, and UNESCO's Regional Information Network for Africa are only a few of the many that are trying to increase the continent's connectivity. Increased African security in economic and military matters will be dependent on the continent's …


Warlords, Resources And War In Africa: Who Arms, Who Pays And Who Trains?, Rasheed Draman May 2025

Warlords, Resources And War In Africa: Who Arms, Who Pays And Who Trains?, Rasheed Draman

Journal of African Policy Studies

Since the end of the Cold War, the nature of conflict has changed. A disturbing trend that has emerged with that change is warlords/rebel movements, resources, and greed. Today most conflicts are not driven by "loud discourse of grievance" but by the "silent voice of greed." While it is evident that most warlords rely on the resources they capture, they also rely on external governments to finance their war effort. This policy-oriented paper adds to the ongoing policy and academic debate by focusing mainly on the sources of arms, financial resources, and logistics for rebel movements, particularly in Africa. The …


Introduction To This Special Issue Of Joaps: Dynamics Of Conflict, Peace, And Security In Africa, Earl Conteh-Morgan May 2025

Introduction To This Special Issue Of Joaps: Dynamics Of Conflict, Peace, And Security In Africa, Earl Conteh-Morgan

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


Geopolitics In Africa’S Great Lakes Region, Gilbert M. Khadiagala May 2025

Geopolitics In Africa’S Great Lakes Region, Gilbert M. Khadiagala

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper examines the civil war in the Congo since the late 1990s through regional and national lenses. It contends that Congo's problems are not unique; instead, they reflect a larger phenomenon of the lack of synergy between geography and politics in the Great Lakes region. The stabilization of power in geographical spaces is the puzzle of building institutions not just in the Congo, but also among its equally weak neighbors.


Book Reviews, Okpete R. Kanu May 2025

Book Reviews, Okpete R. Kanu

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


Repugnancy Test (Policy) And The Impact Of Colonially Imposed Laws On The Growth Of Nigeria’S Native Justice Systems, Nonso Okeresfoezeke May 2025

Repugnancy Test (Policy) And The Impact Of Colonially Imposed Laws On The Growth Of Nigeria’S Native Justice Systems, Nonso Okeresfoezeke

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


Public Policy And Social Welfare Programs In Zimbabwe: An Evaluation Of Esap, Robert Dibie, Saliwe M. Kawewe May 2025

Public Policy And Social Welfare Programs In Zimbabwe: An Evaluation Of Esap, Robert Dibie, Saliwe M. Kawewe

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


Public Policy, Domestic Politics And Foreign Policy In Africa, Kelechi A. Kalu May 2025

Public Policy, Domestic Politics And Foreign Policy In Africa, Kelechi A. Kalu

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Globalization On Africa In The Twenty-First Century, Njujung Julius Bekong May 2025

The Impact Of Globalization On Africa In The Twenty-First Century, Njujung Julius Bekong

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.


Hairy Kidneys: A Warning Sign Of A Rare Disease., Zeni Kharel, Arbab Iqbal, Prad Phatak May 2025

Hairy Kidneys: A Warning Sign Of A Rare Disease., Zeni Kharel, Arbab Iqbal, Prad Phatak

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

No abstract provided.


A Rare Case Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In An Elderly Male With An Incidental Lung Mass: A Case Report, Harshit Gupta, Rahul Singla, Mahyar Toofantabrizi May 2025

A Rare Case Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In An Elderly Male With An Incidental Lung Mass: A Case Report, Harshit Gupta, Rahul Singla, Mahyar Toofantabrizi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology that affects multiple organ systems. This disease primarily affects women of childbearing age but can have severe outcomes and a rare incidence in males. The incidence of SLE in males peak at 45-60 years of age. In this case, we present a rare instance of SLE in a 70-year-old male who presented with progressive shortness of breath, generalized weakness, and weight loss. Laboratory tests revealed anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased creatinine levels, and urine proteinuria. Diagnostic imaging showed an incidental lung mass and bilateral pleural effusion, and serological investigations revealed positive …


Archaeology By The Book, But Which Book?: Archaeology And Nation Building In Germany And Israel, Verity C. Wray-Raabolle May 2025

Archaeology By The Book, But Which Book?: Archaeology And Nation Building In Germany And Israel, Verity C. Wray-Raabolle

Classical Mediterranean and Middle East Honors Projects

Archaeology is a powerful tool wielded by nations to tell their own stories. How can two countries in different situations harness archaeology to tell their own national narratives? Through investigation of the archaeological heritage of Israel and Germany, both by their individual archaeologists as well as institutions such as museums, I have discovered the different ways in which nation states can utilize archaeology to their advantage. By choosing to excavate well-known sites, only display certain artifacts, or claim modernity through the science of the discipline, each nation strengthens their national identity via archaeology and related artifacts. Individual archaeologists have more …


Hearing Caste: Dalit Resistance Through Folk Music In West Bengal, India, Antara Bhattacharyay May 2025

Hearing Caste: Dalit Resistance Through Folk Music In West Bengal, India, Antara Bhattacharyay

Music Honors Projects

Caste—a graded structure of hierarchy—has historically shaped identities in South Asia and persists to this day. In opposition, Dalits (caste-marginalized communities) have utilized diverse mediums to communicate their resistance. In this thesis, I analyze the role of music in Bengali Dalit resistance through the work of Dalit singer-songwriter Smritikana Howlader (b. 1960). Based on ethnographic research, I investigate how folk music becomes a mode of Dalit historiography. In particular, I explore how Howlader aims to transcend caste boundaries through song, evoking shared humanity. I argue that Howlader’s performances combat dominant caste discourse and Dalit erasure, furthering Bengali Dalit resistance.


Faculty Senate Monthly Packet May 2025, Portland State University Faculty Senate May 2025

Faculty Senate Monthly Packet May 2025, Portland State University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Monthly Packets

The May 2025 monthly packet includes the agenda, appendices, and the Faculty Senate minutes and attachments given in the meeting held May 5, 2025.


Changes In Dialect Usage Across Generations In The Osaka Dialect Of Japanese, Chris Olson May 2025

Changes In Dialect Usage Across Generations In The Osaka Dialect Of Japanese, Chris Olson

Asian Languages and Cultures Honors Projects

Sociolinguistic research on Japanese regional dialects has generally found that regional dialects are assimilating to Standard Japanese, but that recently an increase in the popularity of dialects has led to reverse trends of “de-standardization” as well. This paper aims to utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis of a corpus of Osaka dialect interviews in order to observe how usage of the dialect differs across generations. The quantitative results find that some dialect features are falling out of use among younger generations, while others stay consistent, and some features are actually used more by younger speakers than middle-aged generations. The qualitative analysis …


Adding Libraries To The Equation: Mathematical Sciences’ Underutilization Of Academic Librarians, Jennifer L.C. Burke, Elizabeth C. Novosel, Daniel G. Kipnis, Rasitha R. Jayesekere May 2025

Adding Libraries To The Equation: Mathematical Sciences’ Underutilization Of Academic Librarians, Jennifer L.C. Burke, Elizabeth C. Novosel, Daniel G. Kipnis, Rasitha R. Jayesekere

Libraries Scholarship

Academic librarians do not engage with all disciplinary departments equally. Despite equal or even greater efforts, some departments are less responsive to librarian outreach. One such department is mathematics. To understand mathematics departments’ relationships with their academic librarians, three mathematics librarians created a 20-question survey that was disseminated to mathematics faculty, instructors, and instructional staff in the United States and Canada. Of the 188 survey participants, more than a third reported that they never engage with their librarians, approximately half only do so occasionally, and a mere eight percent of participants collaborated with librarians to provide information literacy instruction (IL) …


Faculty Senate Xxix 2024-2025 - May 5, 2025 Agenda, Faculty Senate May 2025

Faculty Senate Xxix 2024-2025 - May 5, 2025 Agenda, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.


Tnf-Α-Driven Changes In Polarized Egf Receptor Trafficking Facilitate Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/Protein Kinase B Signaling From The Apical Surface Of Mdck Epithelial Cells, Syntyche Ngalula, Cathleen R. Carlin May 2025

Tnf-Α-Driven Changes In Polarized Egf Receptor Trafficking Facilitate Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/Protein Kinase B Signaling From The Apical Surface Of Mdck Epithelial Cells, Syntyche Ngalula, Cathleen R. Carlin

Faculty Scholarship

This manuscript describes a novel unconventional secretory pathway that facilitates EGF receptor (EGFR) signaling from apical membranes in polarized epithelial cells responding to immune cell mediators. Epithelial tissues provide a physical barrier between our bodies and the external environment and share an intimate relationship with circulating and local immune cells. Our studies describe an unexpected connection between the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and EGFR typically localized to basolateral membranes in polarized epithelial cells. These two molecules sit atop complex biological networks with a long history of shared investigative interest from the vantage point of signaling pathway interactions. We …


Nonna Sorokina V. The College Of New Jersey May 2025

Nonna Sorokina V. The College Of New Jersey

2025 Decisions

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