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Consumer Involvement In Japanese Pornography Production, Caroline Norma, Yukino Yamamoto, Ruwan Weerasinghe University of Rhode Island

Consumer Involvement In Japanese Pornography Production, Caroline Norma, Yukino Yamamoto, Ruwan Weerasinghe

Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence

The authors examined two pornographic film series produced in Japan in the first decade of the twenty-first century, as well as their DVD box cover advertising copy. Additionally, and crucially, these data were examined in light of online forum posts made by the producers and consumers of the two film series before, during and after their production. These posts indicate consumer-producer cooperation and collaboration in all aspects of the series’ planning and execution, in addition to consumer involvement in the perpetration of the filmed sex acts and abuses themselves. The discussion of the article emphasizes the accelerating effect of online …

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Femme Nue, Femme Noire : Tribulations D’Une Vénus, College of the Holy Cross

Femme Nue, Femme Noire : Tribulations D’Une Vénus

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

This article examines the return, in two contemporary novels, of the figure of the “naked black woman” as an emblematic site of difference. Two women of African origin take back this twice-appropriated figure and use it to question the ways in which the materiality of the body is again being written into contemporary postcolonial society. The aim of the essay is to underline the means and meaning deployed in these new appropriations of African icons, while pointing to some possible limits to the symbolic passage from the colonial imagination to a postcolonial one.

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Children Playing In River, Marie Lee University of the Pacific

Children Playing In River, Marie Lee

All Photographs

Photo from Dimen Village of two boys and a girl swimming in the river. The boys are standing on the cut stone dam.

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A Call To Action: Lessons From Ukraine For The Future Force, US Army War College

A Call To Action: Lessons From Ukraine For The Future Force

Monographs, Collaborative Studies, & IRPs

John A. Nagl, Project Director
Katie Crombe, Chief of Staff

This book explores the changing character of war through the lens of the Russia-Ukraine War. The authors analyze the conflict’s history, each side’s warfighting functions, the role of multidomain operations, and more. The radical changes in the character of war suggest the United States is at a strategic inflection point. The authors draw lessons from both the Ukrainians and the Russians to suggest improvements for the United States. Advances in drone technology, cyber warfare, and electromagnetic warfare pose new technological vulnerabilities and possibilities. In addition, the war has highlighted the …

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The Pedophile Prophet? Breathing A Culturally Relative Point Of View Into A Controversial Cultural Debate, Samuel Thompson Gettysburg College

The Pedophile Prophet? Breathing A Culturally Relative Point Of View Into A Controversial Cultural Debate, Samuel Thompson

What All Americans Should Know About Women in the Muslim World

This work focuses on a controversial topic within women studies of the Islamic world, the very young marriage of Mohammad's second wife Aisha. The work attempts to meet the issue on level ground and explain that while this may seem as a spark on conflict between non-Muslim cultures and the Islamic world this marriage was not altogether that uncommon for the time.

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The Persistence Of Ethnopopulist Support: The Case Of Rodrigo Duterte's Philippines, Dean C. DULAY Singapore Management University

The Persistence Of Ethnopopulist Support: The Case Of Rodrigo Duterte's Philippines, Dean C. Dulay

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

The past few years have seen an emergence of populist leaders around the world, who have not only accrued but also maintained support despite rampant criticism, governance failures, and the ongoing COVID pandemic. The Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte is the best illustration of this trend, with approval ratings rarely dipping below 80 percent. What explains his high levels of robust public support? We argue that Duterte is an ethnopopulist who uses ethnic appeals in combination with insider vs. outsider rhetoric to garner and maintain public support. Moreover, we argue that ethnic affiliation is a main driver of support for Duterte, and …

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Buddhist Nationalism: Rising Religious Violence In South Asia, University of Denver

Buddhist Nationalism: Rising Religious Violence In South Asia

DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive

Buddhist nationalism has contributed to expanding religious violence in many South Asian countries. The roots of this violent form of nationalism are complex and multi-faceted, making a clear solution difficult to achieve. Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Burma are some of the most pressing and violent case studies in South Asia today and can illustrate the reliance of Buddhist nationalists on ethnoreligious identities to relegate non-Buddhists to second-class status, to the point of massive acts of violence and aggression. This paper seeks to illuminate the complex social history driving the rise of Buddhist nationalism in these countries, particularly strong military-religion relationships, …

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The Personality Profile Of September 11 Hijack Ringleader Mohamed Atta, Aubrey Immelman College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

The Personality Profile Of September 11 Hijack Ringleader Mohamed Atta, Aubrey Immelman

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper presents the results of a posthumous, indirect assessment of the personality of Mohamed Atta, apparent ringleader in the September 11, 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, from the conceptual perspective of Theodore Millon.

Information concerning Mohamed Atta was collected from media reports in the one-month period following the attack and synthesized into a personality profile using the second edition of the Millon Inventory of Diagnostic Criteria (MIDC), which yields 34 normal and maladaptive personality classifications congruent with Axis II of DSM–IV.

The personality profile yielded by the MIDC was analyzed on the …

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Discretionary Death For Convicted Drug Couriers In Singapore: Reflections On High Jurisprudence Thus Far, Siyuan CHEN Singapore Management University

Discretionary Death For Convicted Drug Couriers In Singapore: Reflections On High Jurisprudence Thus Far, Siyuan Chen

Research Collection School Of Law

For decades, drug trafficking was a serious offence in Singapore potentially punishable by mandatory death. In 2012, Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) was amended to give the courts sentencing discretion if the accused can first prove that he was merely a courier, and to better reflect the moral culpability accorded as between mules and kingpins in the hierarchy of drug syndicates. However, there are some complications in proving this. Not only must the accused show that he was merely a courier, he must also show that he had substantively assisted the authorities in disrupting drugtrafficking activities in Singapore. This …

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The Hunger Report: An In-Depth Look At Food Insecurity In Singapore, Singapore Management University

The Hunger Report: An In-Depth Look At Food Insecurity In Singapore

Lien Centre for Social Innovation: Research

This report provides a detailed account of the first nationally representative study on the largely hidden problem of food insecurity in Singapore.

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The Smuggled Body: Embodied Experiences Of Sudanese Displacement Along The Sudan–Egypt Corridor, Marielys Padua Soto 2027 The American University in Cairo AUC

The Smuggled Body: Embodied Experiences Of Sudanese Displacement Along The Sudan–Egypt Corridor, Marielys Padua Soto

Theses and Dissertations

The outbreak of conflict in Sudan in April 2023 triggered one of the world's largest displacement crises, forcing millions of Sudanese civilians to flee toward neighboring countries, particularly Egypt. As legal pathways became increasingly restricted following Egypt's tightening of visa policies, many asylum seekers relied on migrant smuggling networks to reach safety. This thesis examines how restrictive mobility regimes are materially experienced through the body by introducing the concept of the smuggled body, defined as the body through which the physical, emotional, and social consequences of border control, irregular mobility, and forced displacement are lived. Drawing on embodiment theory, border …

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Egypt’S Accession To Brics: Hedging And Strategic Positioning In A Multipolar Order, Daria Konstantinova 2027 The American University in Cairo AUC

Egypt’S Accession To Brics: Hedging And Strategic Positioning In A Multipolar Order, Daria Konstantinova

Theses and Dissertations

Amid Egypt’s longstanding, multifaceted cooperation with the U.S. and Western institutions, spanning political support, economic partnerships, and IMF/World Bank programs, 2024 BRICS expansion included Egypt as one of the new group’s members. This move might be explained by leadership strategic vision, domestic constraints, and geopolitical global and regional dynamics. This research explains the drivers behind Egypt’s accession to BRICS and the way this decision reflects Egypt’s strategic positioning in a changing global order, using agency-centered approach and the theoretical framework of strategic hedging.

While existing literature on BRICS expansion partially explains the reasons behind the new members’ accession and its …

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Technology, Power, And Colonial Modernity: The Making Of The Egyptian Railways, Ahmed Mohamed Rahmy 2027 American University in Cairo

Technology, Power, And Colonial Modernity: The Making Of The Egyptian Railways, Ahmed Mohamed Rahmy

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines Egyptian railways as a technology of power through which modern temporal order was gradually formed, reorganized, and contested. Focusing on the period from 1850 to 1920, it argues that railway infrastructure did more than facilitate mobility, economic exchange, and imperial administration: it reorganized the temporal relations through which social life was governed and experienced. Timetables, standardized schedules, fares, penalties, stations, and administrative procedures made punctuality, regularity, and measurable time appear as neutral requirements of life, while positioning existing ecological, agricultural, religious, and communal rhythms as signs of backwardness.

The thesis draws on British official correspondence, parliamentary debates, …

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Taiwan And U.S. Partnership: Study Abroad Info Session, Taiwanese Student Association 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Taiwan And U.S. Partnership: Study Abroad Info Session, Taiwanese Student Association

International Education Week

Discover why Taiwan is an increasingly popular study abroad destination for students from around the world. Hear directly from the Director General of TECO Miami about educational opportunities, cultural experiences, and resources available to help you make the most of your international journey. This special presentation will highlight the strong relationship between Taiwan and the United States, as well as TECO Miami's achievements over the past four year.   Speaker Bio: Director General Charles C.Y. Chou has over 20 years of experience in diplomacy, having held multiple positions within Taiwan's Ministory of Foreign Affairs. He has served as Director General of …

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Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College of Engineering 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

Explore the world through the lens of engineering. Enjoy traditional snacks and hands-on activities highlighting cultures, global traditions, and everyday life around the world.

  • Monday – Colombia
  • Tuesday – Malaysia
  • Wednesday – Egypt
  • Thursday – France
  • Friday - Spain

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Global Footprint Fair, Study Abroad & Global Engagement 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Global Footprint Fair, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

Discover the many ways Embry-Riddle reaches around the world. Meet the people behind globally focused programs, student organizations, research, and exchanges—and find opportunities to connect, participate, and get involved.

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Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College of Engineering 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

Explore the world through the lens of engineering. Enjoy traditional snacks and hands-on activities highlighting cultures, global traditions, and everyday life around the world.

  • Monday – Colombia
  • Tuesday – Malaysia
  • Wednesday – Egypt
  • Thursday – France
  • Friday - Spain

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Polyglot Palooza, Embry-Riddle Language Institute 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Polyglot Palooza, Embry-Riddle Language Institute

International Education Week

Celebrate the joy and diversity of language through bite-sized lessons, tongue-twisters, calligraphy, and greetings from around the world. Whether you speak several languages or only know a few words, there’s something new to try.

Look for us during the Global Footprint Fair!

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Global Footprint Fair, Study Abroad & Global Engagement 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Global Footprint Fair, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

Discover the many ways Embry-Riddle reaches around the world. Meet the people behind globally focused programs, student organizations, research, and exchanges—and find opportunities to connect, participate, and get involved.

Come and see:

  • 15+ Study Abroad professors available to answer questions about their upcoming programs
  • Snacks and a Dance Workshop provided by the Indian Student Association
  • Information about Taiwan provided by the Taiwanese Student Association
  • Arts & Crafts provided by International Admissions
  • Fun & Games provided by Financial Aid
  • Cake provided Career Services

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Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College of Engineering 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

Explore the world through the lens of engineering. Enjoy traditional snacks and hands-on activities highlighting cultures, global traditions, and everyday life around the world.

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International Movie Night: The Pig The Snake And The Pigeon, Study Abroad & Global Engagement, Taiwanese Students Association 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

International Movie Night: The Pig The Snake And The Pigeon, Study Abroad & Global Engagement, Taiwanese Students Association

International Education Week

Take a cinematic journey with the Taiwanese Students Association. Enjoy an evening of international storytelling, cultural connection, and community as you experience a film selected to offer a window into life and perspectives beyond the United States. The featured movie will be announced soon.

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Walk Around The World, Study Abroad & Global Engagement 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Walk Around The World, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

Take a journey around the world without leaving campus. Explore global cultures, learn something new, and connect with members of the Prescott community through interactive activities and international perspectives.

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Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College of Engineering 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

Explore the world through the lens of engineering. Enjoy traditional snacks and hands-on activities highlighting cultures, global traditions, and everyday life around the world.

  • Monday – Colombia
  • Tuesday – Malaysia
  • Wednesday – Egypt
  • Thursday – France
  • Friday - Spain

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Engineers Without Borders Lunch & Learn Presentation, Brian Roth, Ruben Yoder, Phoenix Professional Chapter 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Engineers Without Borders Lunch & Learn Presentation, Brian Roth, Ruben Yoder, Phoenix Professional Chapter

International Education Week

Discover how engineering can help address challenges and improve lives around the world. Learn from Engineers Without Borders students and professionals about their global work, community partnerships, and opportunities to get involved.

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Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College of Engineering 2026 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Same World, Brighter Possibilities, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

Explore the world through the lens of engineering. Enjoy traditional snacks and hands-on activities highlighting cultures, global traditions, and everyday life around the world.

  • Monday – Colombia
  • Tuesday – Malaysia
  • Wednesday – Egypt
  • Thursday – France
  • Friday - Spain

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Beyond Ethnic Diversity: Political Institutions And National Identification In Tanzania And Nigeria, Kemari J. Hatchett 2026 University of South Carolina

Beyond Ethnic Diversity: Political Institutions And National Identification In Tanzania And Nigeria, Kemari J. Hatchett

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

As it is currently understood, postcolonial African states have faced significant challenges in the development of shared national identities within heterogeneous societies. In the context of Sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania and Nigeria provide a comparative base for analysis. While both states emerged from British colonial rule, they later diverged in national identification patterns. Where Tanzania has historically demonstrated a higher rate of national identification among its citizens, Nigeria has held salient regional and ethnic affiliations. The present article attempts to analyze this variation with a focus on the relationships between institutional design, demographic composition, and political mobilization within both countries. Through …

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Korean Soft Power: Utilizing Celebrity Influence In Cosmetics, Josephine Humphrey 2026 University of North Florida

Korean Soft Power: Utilizing Celebrity Influence In Cosmetics, Josephine Humphrey

PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas

This study examines the economic aspect of the international influence of South Korean K-pop idols. Following the separation of the Korean peninsula at the end of World War II, South Korea became a little-recognized state with relatively low influence on the international stage. South Korean culture was little known outside the peninsula, and, beginning in the 1990s, K-pop music became popular domestically but was widely unheard of globally. The technological revolution of the late 1990s, however, marked a turning point, providing South Korea with a new way to disseminate its culture through the internet and digital media. Known as the …

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Contemplative Pause: Practice As Pedagogy In A Liberal Arts Classroom, Sienna R. Craig, Sid Babla, Abbey Savin 2026 Dartmouth College

Contemplative Pause: Practice As Pedagogy In A Liberal Arts Classroom, Sienna R. Craig, Sid Babla, Abbey Savin

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

This article discusses the integration of contemplative pedagogies – including but not limited to yoga nidra – into two case study courses at an elite private liberal arts institution. We begin by describing the structure, context, and nature of this experiment in contemplative pedagogy, considering this experiment in the context of what we call the “liberal arts promise” at a moment of heightened mental health crises across institutions of higher education and increasing public skepticism about the value(s) of higher education. The article takes as a starting point the idea that building forms of contemplative pause into the fabric of …

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Shu World Review- November 9th 2026, DiploLab, Seton Hall University 2026 Seton Hall University

Shu World Review- November 9th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

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Us Security Re-Framing On China Peaceful Narrative In The Indo-Pacific Region, Evita Christiana, Idil Syawfi, Kishino Bawono 2026 Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

Us Security Re-Framing On China Peaceful Narrative In The Indo-Pacific Region, Evita Christiana, Idil Syawfi, Kishino Bawono

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

Amerika Serikat pada awalnya menunjukkan sikap kooperatif dengan mendukung liberalisasi ekonomi Tiongkok melalui perjanjian bilateral dan melibatkannya dalam forum multilateral, yang sejalan dengan narasi damai dalam kebijakan luar negeri Tiongkok. Hal ini membuat hubungan Amerika Serikat dan Tiongkok saling menguntungkan. Namun, sikap ini berubah ketika terjadinya krisis ekonomi global 2008 dan ketika Amerika Serikat mengeluarkan strategi Pivot to Asia yang diinisiasi pada tahun 2011, dimana Amerika Serikat menunjukkan sifat yang lebih kompetitif terhadap Tiongkok. Berdasarkan perubahan tersebut, penelitian ini fokus untuk menjawab pertanyaan, “Bagaimana Amerika Serikat membingkai ulang Narasi Damai Kebijakan Luar Negeri Tiongkok di kawasan Indo-Pasifik sebagai ancaman?” Dengan …

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Marie Lee University of the Pacific

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