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Phytochemical Profiling And Antioxidant Potential Of Methanol Extract Of Vitis Vinifera L Seeds., Sindhuja Lakshmi, Kesavaram Padmavathy Dr, Thirunavukarasu Umaarasu Dr, Dhandapani Prabu Dr

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Grapes are the most widely consumed fruit around the world. Grape seed comprises a group of polyphenols are known to have a broad pharmacological and therapeutic activities. The grape seed extract was known to have counteract against oxidative stress by its free radical scavenging activity.

Objectives: To identify the major phytocompounds of grape seed methanol extract and to evaluate its antioxidant activity

Methods: In this study, the methanol extract of the grape seed was subjected to Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry to identify the major phytochemical compounds and further antioxidant activity was also evaluated by DPPH method using AOAC (Association of …

H4k20me3 Is Increased In Human Bladder Cancer Tissues, And It Is Upregulated By Reactive Oxygen Species In Bladder Cancer Cell Lines., Sotida Kayem, Suchittra Phoyen, Patcharawalai Whongsiri, Chaowat Pimratana, Udomsak Wijitsettakul, Chanchai Boonla

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Previously, we demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) provoked oxidative stress, enhanced tumor aggressiveness, and induced a profound change in histone methylation in bladder cancer (BlCa). We also reported an upregulation of H4K20me3 by ROS in hepatocellular carcinoma. In this study, we investigated whether H4K20me3 was upregulated in human BlCa tissues (n = 37) and asked if ROS could induce H4K20me3 formation in BlCa cell lines. Methods: Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining was performed in 37 BlCa sections and 6 adjacent noncancerous tissues (as controls). H4K20me3 upregulated by ROS was investigated in three BlCa cell lines (UM-UC-3, VM- CUB-1 and TCCSUP). …

Diversity Of Porifera Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Alper Evcen, Bülent Topaloğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study compiled data on the distribution of sponge species on the coasts of Türkiye. The checklist consists of 183 speciesbelonging to 52 families, 16 orders, and 3 classes. The orders Haplosclerida (32 species), Poecilosclerida (28 species), Tetractinellida (26species), Dictyoceratida (21 species), and Suberitida (18 species) have the highest numbers of species found in the region. The Aegeancoast has the highest number of sponge species (155 species), followed by the Sea of Marmara (84 species), the Levantine coast (50species), and the Black Sea coast (24 species). Among the species, Niphates toxifera and Paraleucilla magna are alien species. A total of …

Diversity Of Marine Arthropoda Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Hali̇m Vedat Aker, Özge Özgen, Furkan Durucan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The aim of this publication is to compile an updated list of marine arthropod species reported from the coasts of Türkiye. As of the first half of 2024, a total of 1886 arthropod species have been reported in the marine and brackish water environments of Türkiye. The class Malacostraca, having the highest number of species, is followed by Copepoda, Ostracoda, Arachnida, Pycnogonida, Thecostraca, Branchiopoda, and Insecta in terms of species diversity. Additionally, 83 alien species have been identified.

Diversity Of Marine Tetrapods (Reptiles, Seabirds, And Mammals) Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Harun Güçlüsoy, Ortaç Onmuş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper presents the occurrence of a total of 72 marine tetrapod species, comprising 3 sea turtles, 54 seabirds, and 15 marine mammals. The distribution of each reported species along the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean, and Levantine coasts of Türkiye is described with key references.

Ancient Rome And Modern Russia: A Comparative Analysis Of Propaganda And Statecraft During Times Of Conflict, Sydney Lynch

Venture: The University of Mississippi Undergraduate Research Journal

The careful study of trends in propaganda can provide dramatic insights into the political climate of a particular nation. Specifically, shifts in either the narrative or dissemination of propaganda during times of great conflict or domestic turmoil illuminate to outside audiences where the government feels there are possible weaknesses that could fracture and eventually destroy the security and legitimacy of their regime. Therefore, this paper investigates the Kremlin’s recent methods of propaganda and disinformation compared to those of Imperial Rome, allowing for a closer examination of these techniques. Overall, the comparative analysis of Imperial Roman and current Russian propaganda and …

Online Education And Its Impact On University Students’ Mental Health In The West Bank And Gaza Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study, Bilal Hamamra, Abdelkareem Daragmeh, Oqab Jabali, Guido Veronese, Fayez Mahamid

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Background: The educational performance stress during the pandemic outbreak has added to the many factors of pressure that students are exposed in Palestine. In addition to economic distress, mobility and access restrictions, lack of digital literacy and competence, and constant internet interruptions have added new burdens and significantly impacted university students' mental health. Objectives: This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of students in Palestinian universities. Methods: Using qualitative and quantitative methods, we identified the economic and political factors, access to educational portals, academic demands, and the general lack of interest …

Commonwealth Times 2024-10-02

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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Link’S Sword Is Mightier Than The Pen: Composing And Performing In The Super Mario And Legend Of Zelda Series, William Nelson

Venture: The University of Mississippi Undergraduate Research Journal

Player interaction has largely defined video games and their concomitant music. Since Pong (1972), players have exercised agency over both in-game events and, by extension, the sounds that accompany them. In this paper, I explore ways in which the “authorial agency” of the player is reflected musically in Nintendo’s Super Mario (1985–) and The Legend of Zelda (1986–) series. Through earcons and other interactive audio, players are able to influence the musical architecture of video games. I begin by considering the indeterminacy of video games as a medium and their consequently indeterminate musical elements. I then examine earcons and the …

Virtual Bonds And Transformed Homes: Diaspora And Ict In Inaam Kachachi’S The Dispersal, Asmaa S. Altalafeeh, Yousef Abu Amrieh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objective: This research aims to explore the significant impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on literary representations of diasporic experiences, particularly focusing on its role in connecting immigrants worldwide. Methodology: The study employs an analytical approach to examine the influence of ICT on diasporic literature. Key Findings: The findings reveal that ICT has played a crucial role in reshaping the concept and portrayal of diasporic experiences in literature. In Inaam Kachachi’s novel The Dispersal (2023), Iskander’s technological skills highlight ICT's potential to maintain family connections. He uses technology to preserve his family’s history by creating a virtual graveyard, allowing …

Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 58, No. 3, Fall 2024, College Of The Holy Cross

Holy Cross Magazine

How Holy Cross Is Creating a Community That’s Not Afraid To Speak Up
It’s a hard time to talk about tough topics, yet that’s exactly what the College wants its students to do.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89

How Maia Lee-Chin Went From Fenwick Scholar to Bestselling Author
The classic major’s new book, “Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases,” highlights shared human experience — even over several millennia.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89

Rust Spots, Broken Radio and a Door That Doesn’t Open: Inside the True Value of a Family Van
Reflection by Ronan Flanagan ’28

Amplifying the …

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Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

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The Use Of Geospatial Imagery In Myanmar For Mass Atrocity Prevention, Elisenda Calvet-Martínez

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

This paper aims to explore to what extent the usage of geospatial imagery can serve as a tool for atrocity prevention in a context of armed conflict and post-conflict. While most attention has been paid to the use of geospatial imagery to document mass atrocities for advocacy and accountability purposes, less attention has attracted the potential of this technology as a preventive tool. In the case of Myanmar, a special interest is on how to advance in the use of geospatial imagery to guarantee the safe return of the Rohingya refugees and how to prevent acts of genocide after the …

Failing To End Genocide: Structural Factors, Triggers, And Ineffective Responses, Tutku Ayhan

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

Why do ongoing genocides persist despite global condemnation? This paper examines the challenge of ending ongoing genocides and argues that the persistence of genocides can be largely attributed to the interaction of structural factors and triggers with inadequate responses at the national, regional, and international levels. The analysis focuses on the genocidal experiences of the Yezidi and Rohingya communities, which were triggered by the 2014 attacks in Sinjar, Iraq, and the 2017 actions in Rakhine State, Myanmar. By viewing genocide as a process rather than an isolated act of violence and recognizing cultural genocide as genocide, this study aims to …

Bridging The Atrocity Prevention Gap Between The International And The Local: Lessons Learned From Meso-Level Leadership In Ukraine And Syria, Kristina Hook, Jamie D. Wise

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

This paper explores meso-level approaches to atrocity prevention that incorporate a wider array of local expertise at all stages, from early warning to transitional justice. Specifically, we treat meso-level approaches as encompassing local leadership and advocacy across bottom-up processes, grassroots efforts, victim-led activism, and civil society mobilization. We draw from two contemporary cases of mass atrocities, Ukraine and Syria, which exemplify such efforts, using primary interview data with meso-level actors. First, we examine atrocity risk early warning in Ukraine, where prescient local expertise at the meso-level failed to influence international responses, asking what went wrong and what more could be …

Restoring The Citizenship Of The Soldier, Chandler B. Cole

Duke Law Journal

Modern jurisprudence consistently treats the U.S. military as legally distinct, imposing different standards for service members’ constitutional rights, Federal Tort Claims Act lawsuits, and Title VII protections than it does for their civilian counterparts. The legal foundation for this treatment relies in large part on the constitutional military structure, which empowers Congress to prescribe rules and regulations for the “land and naval Forces” and exercise extensive power over “armies.” Usually, both entities—armies and the larger “land and naval Forces”—are considered synonymous with the modern-day all-volunteer force (“AVF”). This interpretation, though, neglects the foundational role the constitutional militia played in composing …

Examining The Relationship Between Ethnocentrism, Perspective-Taking And Cultural Competence In Medical-Surgical Nurses, Lori Ann Palmieri

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

This descriptive correlational study explored the relationships between cultural competence, ethnocentrism, and perspective-taking in practicing medical-surgical nurses living in the United States (US). Participants (N=111) were recruited from the New Jersey Board of Nursing (NJBON) and from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). The survey consisted of three validated instruments a) the cultural competence assessment instrument (CCA-I); b) the generalized ethnocentrism scale (GENE); c) the perspective-taking (PT) subscale of the interpersonal reactivity index (IRI), and d) demographic profile questions. Data were collected via Qualtrics and analyzed with IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 28/29). Ethnocentrism and perspective-taking explained 30.2% of the variance …

Mandalay Leasing L.P. V. Andall

All Decisions

In this nuisance holdover proceeding, the landlord's claims of the tenant's alleged violent behavior toward staff were insufficient to establish a pattern of nuisance. The court found that the incidents described lacked the necessary specificity and did not demonstrate a sustained risk or significant harm, leading to the dismissal of the petition.

Dangerous Speech As An Atrocity Early Warning Indicator: Measuring Changing Conflict Dynamics, Catherine Buerger, Susan Benesch

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

Dangerous speech, any expression that can increase the likelihood that someone will commit or condone violence against members of another group, can be a powerful early warning signal of impending mass violence. However, one cannot make a list of words that are dangerous, since the effect of the message depends not only on its content, but also on how it is communicated: by whom, to whom, and under what circumstances. What may be benign in one context may be extremely inflammatory in another. Thus, effective monitoring requires deep knowledge of the local setting and structural factors. The spread of dangerous …

Promoting Resilience To Genocide: An Evidence-Based Approach, Deborah Mayersen

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

Preventing genocide is more achievable than ever before. In the past two decades, there has been an upsurge in research and resources dedicated to genocide and mass atrocity prevention. There is now substantial knowledge of risk factors for genocide, of current countries at risk of genocide and mass atrocities, and, most importantly, a small but passionate field of practitioners dedicated to prevention. Crucial to their effectiveness, however, is the adoption of evidence-based strategies. One important methodological approach to identifying proven strategies is through comparative analysis of historical case studies of resilience to genocide. From these case studies, in which a …

Revivifying The Responsibility To Protect: Strengthening The Normative Consensus For Atrocity Prevention, Matthew Levinger

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

This paper examines weaknesses in the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle, drawing on the scholarly literature on norm diffusion and norm cooptation. Despite having been unanimously adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2005, the R2P doctrine almost immediately attracted criticism that it reinforced a neocolonial stance by nations of the Global North toward those of the Global South. This critique grew in force during the chaotic aftermath of the 2011 intervention in Libya, which had been authorized as an R2P mission. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the intensifying competition between the United States and China …

Evidence-Based Approaches To Preventing Genocide And Mass Atrocities: Introduction To The Special Issue, Jamie D. Wise, Kristina Hook

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

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Contextualized Transitional Justice Policy Development In Uganda: Differentiating Between Normativity Types In Evidence-Based Problem Analysis, Saghar Shahidi Birjandian

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

This article discusses the fundamental impact of normativity on producing evidence-based guidance for context-sensitive transitional justice policy. It draws on lessons learned from Uganda’s complex transitional justice context and extensive fieldwork to demonstrate the necessity and the means to differentiate between belief-based normativity and evidence-based normativity in conducting problem analysis as a crucial site that determines the integrity of evidence-based guidance. It also establishes that evidence-based normativity guiding problem analysis must include empirical evidence of societal dynamics and views of affected communities or there is a significantly higher risk of belief-based normativity decontextualizing strategy development. Findings establish significant substantive differences …

Faculty Highlights: Spring 2024, New York Law School

NYLS Community News

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Book Review: The Ballad Of Roy Benavidez: The Life And Times Of America’S Most Famous Hispanic War Hero, Wylie W. Johnson

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: William Sturkey

Reviewed by Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, chaplain, colonel (US Army, retired), US Army War College Class of 2010

Dr. Wylie W. Johnson presents a review of a recent publication on one of the most celebrated Hispanic war heroes in US history—Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez. Johnson overviews author William Sturkey’s biography of Benavidez, which discusses Benavidez’s “perseverance against racial prejudice, poverty, substandard education, bureaucratic inertia, popular bias against patriotism, anti-military sentiment, and physical disabilities” and also his heroism in the Vietnam War and his lifetime of service afterward. Johnson recommends the book as “military leaders need …

Secrecy By Stipulation, Nora Freeman Engstrom, David Freeman Engstrom, Jonah B. Gelbach, Austin Peters, Aaron Schaffer-Neitz

Duke Law Journal

GM Ignition Switch. Dalkon Shield. Oxycontin. For decades, protective orders—court orders that require parties to maintain the confidentiality of information unearthed during discovery—have hid deadly defects and pervasive abuse from the public, perpetuating unnecessary harm.

But how worrisome are these protective orders, really? Under Rule 26(c)’s plain language, protective orders are to be granted only upon a showing of “good cause.” Doesn’t that adequately cabin the orders’ entry? Prominent judges and scholars have long insisted it does, and that, under Rule 26(c), the day-to-day grant of protective orders is careful, not cavalier. Critics disagree. They charge that parties frequently agree …