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China’S Law Of The Sea: The New Rules Of Maritime Order, Gregory Poling, Isaac B. Kardon

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Questioning The Carrier: Opportunities In Fleet Design For The United States Navy, Jeffrey E. Kline, Jeff Vandenengel

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Sighted Sub, Sank Same: The United States Navy’S Air Campaign Against The U-Boat, Richard Norton, Alan C. Carey

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Always Faithful: A Story Of The War In Afghanistan, The Fall Of Kabul, And The Unshakable Bond Between A Marine And An Interpreter, Nathan R. Packard, Tom Schueman, Zainullah Zaki, Russell Worth Parker

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Plato Goes To China: The Greek Classics And Chinese Nationalism, Charles Horner, Shadi Bartsch

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

The Sea In Russian Strategy, Ian Sundstrom, Andrew Monaghan, Richard Connolly

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Vietnam And The Four Nos—How Chinese Actions In The South China Sea Influence Vietnam’S Hedging Strategy, Jeff Zeberlein

Naval War College Review

Vietnam’s policy of nonentanglement called the “Four Nos”—intended to hedge against China’s political, economic, and military strength—is challenged by Beijing’s increasing aggression and maximalist claims in the South China Sea, opening opportunities for U.S. policy in the region.

The Failure Of German Naval Force Design, 1928–39, Mark Stanovich

Naval War College Review

In the early years of World War II, Germany came perilously close to cutting off Great Britain’s vital sea-lanes. The ultimate failure can be traced to force-design mistakes in the decade prior to war, illuminating the political, industrial, and strategic challenges facing nations redesigning their force structures today.

Clausewitzian Friction And Twenty-First-Century War—The Paradox Of Technology, Nikolas Gardner

Naval War College Review

New and emerging technologies—especially affecting sensors, networks, autonomy, and computing—are changing Clausewitz’s concept of friction in warfare. While these technologies appear to reduce some aspects of friction, they amplify others and may introduce new ones altogether.

Outsourcing Security At Sea—The Return Of Private Maritime-Security Companies And Their Role In Twenty-First-Century Maritime Security, Pieter W. G. Zhao

Naval War College Review

Tracing the historical, political, and economic dynamics behind the medieval emergence and eventual disappearance in the nineteenth century of mercenary naval forces illuminates the modern development of private maritime-security companies to address piracy.

President's Forum, Pete Garvin Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, President, Naval War College

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Small Mobile Pieces Of National Sovereignty?—Uncrewed Vessels, Naval Diplomacy, And The Challenge Of Signaling, Richard Dunley

Naval War College Review

Naval employment of uncrewed platforms is expanding, but their status and perception among both operators and adversaries are still evolving, with key differences from crewed platforms that affect diplomacy, political signaling, and conflict escalation.

From The Editors, Steven P. Stashwick Managing Editor

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Winter 2024 Full Issue, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Joint Force Quarterly, Issue 113, 2nd Quarter 2024, National Defense University Press

Joint Force Quarterly

JFQ is certainly the Chairman’s journal, but it exists solely to give voice to you and your ideas on the joint force, jointness in general, and how best to fight and win our Nation’s wars and secure the peace. For over 30 years, the best and brightest among us have sustained the dialogue within these pages, whether physical or virtual. Help us continue this great tradition by sending us your articles and adding to the growing body of knowledge that is Joint Force Quarterly.

Evaluating The Accessibility And Usability Of Electronic Resources In Mizoram University Central Library: A User’S Perspective, Anudha Lepcha, Abhishek Rai, Manendra Kumar Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

"Study, Not Doctrine: Prioritizing History In Jpme, Thomas M. Duffy

Joint Force Quarterly

The article explores the unpredictable and uncertain nature of war, arguing that understanding war requires a descriptive rather than a predictive approach. Strategic forecasting often fails, and the true nature of war is often only clear in hindsight. By examining historical conflicts, we can anticipate challenges in future conflicts. The article seeks to determine the best way to study war to enhance the strategic judgment of future leaders. It emphasizes the importance of a long-term perspective, focusing on the constantly changing character of war rather than the unchanging nature. A history-led approach can create a foundation for future military strategies.

Getting The Best Out Of Joint Warfighter Development, Charles Davis, Jeffrey Turner, Mary Bell

Joint Force Quarterly

The article explores whether the Department of Defense (DoD) is producing optimal joint warfighters for U.S. military operations. Joint warfighting, crucial for conducting effective joint operations, requires leaders with a joint mindset. The development of skilled joint warfighters hinges on three key elements: balanced Service representation, experienced faculty, and a rigorous curriculum. The Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) at the National Defense University exemplifies this integration, emphasizing proportional Service representation, faculty with extensive joint experience, and practical exercises to foster collaboration and interdependence. The article stresses the increasing need for joint warfighters capable of planning and executing complex, multidomain operations.

Taking Cues From Complexity: How Complex Adaptive Systems Prepare For All-Domain Operations, Benjamin Selzer

Joint Force Quarterly

How can a complex adaptive systems (CAS) model guide a Service when facing future challenges at the individual and Service/institutional levels? This article provides recommendations on how to address these challenges taken from the study of CAS. These studies can inform efforts to develop doctrine, education, training, planning, and eventual implementation of joint all-domain operations (JADO) doctrine.

Impact Of Covid-19 On Disaggregate Consumption And Online Retail Sales: Evidence From The Usa, Gulzar Ahmed, Olcay Akman

Spora: A Journal of Biomathematics

This study applies the difference-in-difference technique to analyze the consumption pattern during COVID-19 against pre-COVID-19 years. We analyze the online retail sales before and after COVID-19 using time series and linear regression models. Time series intervention analysis results suggest that COVID-19 has caused a statistically significant change in the mean level of online retail sales share in e-commerce. Using a difference-in-difference approach, we find a 4% decrease in aggregate consumption from March to December 2020 compared to the benchmark period although statistically insignificant. Further, using a fixed effects model with time dummies, we find a nearly 8% significant decrease in …

History Of The Afro-American Life Insurance Company

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Brief history of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company. See paragraph two, Miss Eartha M. M. White mentioned. Undated.

A History Of The Afro-American Life Insurance Company, Afro-American Life Insurance Company

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Brochure: A history of the Afro-American Insurance Company. See page 2 Disaster Strikes section for information on Eartha White's role in the company. Circa 1970-1979.

Sick Blank, Afro-American Industrial Insurance Company

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Form: Blank form for sick leave benefits. Undated.

Member's Receipt Book, The Afro-American Life Insurance Company

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Payment book for Afro-American Life Insurance Company policy. Circa 1958-1959

Organization Of Traffic On The Main Streets Microcontroller Traffic Lights, Ali Saif Aldeen Aubaid Khioon, Rusul Hussein Hasan, Riyam Noori Jawad, Rasha Majid Hassoon, Inaam Salman Aboud

Al-Bahir

Traffic congestion at densely populated intersections and large numbers of vehicles negatively affect people's lives. Due to this, governments try to regulate the flow of traffic in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion. A static control system may prevent emergency vehicles because of traffic jams. Traffic light systems (TLs) have acquired increasing attention in avoiding road jams and traffic detection. They are ubiquitous because of their easy installation, faster information transformation, less maintenance, less compact, and cheaper than other networks' options. The proposed TLs use IR sensors to measure vehicle density and in each instruction, there is a microcontroller that …

Educating Ourselves About Substance Use Disorder, Kristen Silvia

Journal of Maine Medical Center

No abstract provided.

Chylous Ascites As A Contributor To Severe Malnutrition In Advanced Cirrhosis: A Case Report, Catherine M. Call, Michael Gilleo, Zhyldyz Kabaeva

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: Chylous ascites is the accumulation of chyle, a triglyceride and calorie-rich fluid, in the peritoneal cavity. It develops when the intra-abdominal lymphatics that contain chyle are damaged. It is a rare complication of liver cirrhosis that affects less than 1% of patients with this condition. Prompt identification may allow for treatment of associated caloric wasting.

Clinical Findings: A 52-year-old woman with alcohol-related cirrhosis and refractory transudative ascites presented for her second scheduled revision of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. She had confusion, constipation, worsening ascites, and severe malnutrition with muscle wasting (body mass index 12.6). The procedure was deferred, …

Identifying Overdose Risk Factors For People Hospitalized With Injection Drug Use-Associated Infections In Maine, Melanie Mait, Kim Murray, Tania D. Strout, Kinna Thakarar

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: The overdose crisis continues to be a significant problem, particularly in rural states such as Maine. The objectives of this study were to: 1) describe demographic and health characteristics and 2) identify overdose risk factors among people in Maine hospitalized with injection drug use (IDU)-associated infections.

Methods: We performed descriptive analysis of demographics, health characteristics, and injection practices, stratified by lifetime history of overdose. We conducted an exploratory logistic regression analysis, controlling for gender, homelessness, having experienced an emergency department (ED) visit in the past 3-months, and endorsement of injecting alone in the past 30 days to examine …

Let’S Go! 2022-2023 Educational Programs: Developing A Standardized Obesity Medicine Curriculum Through A Realist Evaluation, Isaac Stickney, Peter Amann, Victoria Rogers, Austin Steward, Kayla Bronzo, Alec Luro, Robert Bing-You

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Problem: Obesity is linked to more than 200 chronic conditions, lower quality of life, and worse outcomes for patients. Let’s Go! is a community engagement initiative that works with communities to create environments that support healthy behaviors that impact obesity. Let’s Go! provides educational programming for all medical learners and providers throughout Maine and Carroll County, New Hampshire. The goal of Let’s Go! is to address the health outcomes of obesity and the stigma associated with it, including its impact on patients’ mental health and clinicians’ unconscious biases.

Approach: We used a realist evaluation, a framework in which the social …

Intravenous Iron In Patients Hospitalized With Bacterial Infections: Utilization And Outcomes, Nicolette Centanni, Jennifer Hammond, Joshua Carver, Wendy Craig, Stephanie Nichols

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: Given the uncertainties with IV iron therapy and potential risk of infection, there may be hesitation to treat hospitalized patients with bacterial infections with this preparation even if clinically indicated. The aim of this study was to examine patterns of prescribing IV iron in hospitalized patients being treated for a bacterial infection and associated clinical outcomes in those with severe infections.

Methods: This retrospective chart review evaluated adult patients who received both IV iron sucrose and antibiotics during the same admission at Maine Medical Center during 2019. Data collected included iron studies and IV iron prescribing practices. Clinical outcomes …