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Breaking Money Silence®
Authors: Kingsbury Kathleen Burns
Published: September 2023

Anyone concerned about finances―and that's just about everyone―will welcome this step-by-step guide to opening up about a difficult subject. It offers a strategy that can save money, improve relationships, and help people raise fiscally responsible children.

Almost half of Americans say that the most difficult topic to discuss with loved ones is their personal finances, so much so that they would rather talk about death, politics, or religion. But what price do you pay for staying quiet? In her fifth book, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, a wealth psychology expert with over twenty-five years of experience empowering women, couples, parents, families, and wealth advisors, provides you with the answer.

This book equips you with the practical tools needed to navigate difficult conversations and future-proof your finances. Discover how to identify your thoughts and beliefs about wealth, and how doing so can help you talk more openly and honestly about money with loved ones. Acquire skills for engaging in effective dialogues with aging parents about healthcare costs, estate planning, and end-of-life issues. Learn tips for fighting fair financially with your partner, and for raising a financially literate next generation.

Using Money Talk Challenges and real-life stories, Kingsbury coaches you (and your trusted advisor) to take action. You'll walk away with a roadmap for putting what you learn into practice.

Breaking Money Silence is a catalyst for a money revolution leading to a more gender-savvy, financially secure, and financially literate world.
The Business of Cannabis
Authors: Summers D. J.
Published: September 2023

What happens when corporate culture takes over counterculture? This book explores the contradictions present within the cannabis industry from a business and policy perspective.

Despite the unique culture surrounding cannabis, this new industry follows the same economic principles as does any other agricultural product―that is, it would if the federal government allowed it to. Four distinct challenges prevent the cannabis industry from becoming fully legal and federally regulated in the United States, equivalent to the alcohol, pharmaceutical, or tobacco industries: federal regulations counter to state laws, an unfriendly financial system, a U.S. attorney general bent on keeping the drug war running, and Prohibition's 70-year-old legacy of distrust between legalization advocates and opponents.

Policy, however, is changing. Already the world's most heavily consumed illicit drug is in the midst of an international transformation. Globally, a new international trade market has emerged from efforts to legalize it for medical or recreational use, and in the United States, the nascent cannabis industry has acquired lobbyists, well-financed industry kingpins, an extensive ancillary industry, and taxation. The Business of Cannabis explores these issues in depth and contextualizes U.S. drug policy at a time when lawmakers across the nation are deciding which way to lean on the issue.
China Restored
Authors: Anderson Eric C.
Published: September 2023

Contrary to lurid forecasts in the West that China is on track to wrest global hegemony from the United States by 2025, China is in fact positioning itself to resume its historic role as the “Middle Kingdom”—a senior mentor with benign aspirations for guiding Asia into the mid-21st century.

In China Restored: The Middle Kingdom Looks to 2020 and Beyond, Eric C. Anderson challenges the widespread perception of China as a rising giant whose authoritarian program to supplant the United States as global hegemony poses a grave international threat. He weighs in against doomsday prophets such as Martin Jacques, who predicts that China’s economy and diplomatic influence will equal those of the United States by 2025 and will eclipse them by a factor of two by 2050. Anderson, a player in Washington’s China policy debates who enjoys deep access to Chinese intelligence sources, counters with a careful argument that Beijing’s overriding aim is in fact to foster a stable global environment conducive to its economic development and regional hegemony based on legitimate political authority rather than coercion.

Anderson points to three principal factors that will drive Chinese behavior over the next 10 years: the Chinese Communist Party’s desire to be recognized as a responsible member of the international community; China’s effort to equip, train, and maintain a modern military; and Beijing’s campaign to “sell” her governance model—from economic development to serving a domestic constituency—as a direct competitor to Washington’s version of liberal democracy. Asserting that Beijing is poised to serve as Washington’s “peer competitor,” Anderson offers insights as to what can be expected from China in the future, including facilitating U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts and participating in international peacekeeping operations.
Combating Plagiarism
Authors: Darr Terry
Published: September 2023

Offers an instructional plan for plagiarism education for middle school and high school students, allowing librarians to become a resource for students, teachers, and school administrators.

The proliferation of resources now available through libraries and the internet requires a new set of information management skills in order for students to avoid plagiarism. While educators legitimately expect students to approach academic work with honesty and integrity, students need to be able to understand the context of their academic resources–both print and digital–well enough to use them appropriately and ethically. Combating Plagiarism helps middle and high school teachers and librarians understand and teach the authorship and publication process so students learn to use relevant information in an ethically and academically sound fashion.

Terry Darr's long-term collaboration with a high school history teacher taught her the challenges faced by students conducting research–and by librarians and teachers tasked with teaching plagiarism prevention. Her book is full of tested concepts for teaching these complex topics, emphasizing our modern reliance on digital sources. An extensive student reference section covers common knowledge, fact, and opinion. A wealth of practical resources includes real-life examples from research papers as well as plenty of instructional materials, exercises, and lesson plans.
Comprehensible and Compelling
Authors: Krashen Stephen D. , Lee Sy-Ying , Lao Christy
Published: September 2023

It has been established that encouraging reading at all student levels supports literacy―not just literacy in terms of having basic reading and writing abilities, but in being able to perform advanced reading as well as having well-developed listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. But what kind of reading has the most benefit for young learners? And why? Comprehensible and Compelling: The Causes and Effects of Free Voluntary Reading examines the most recent research and literacy testing results from around the world that document how reading materials must be comprehensible and compelling to bring success. It also presents research findings that show how libraries directly support literacy development, providing arguments and proof that will be invaluable in advocacy efforts for funding and program development.
Crash Course in Time Management for Library Staff
Authors: Hough Brenda
Published: September 2023

This book offers time management tools, tips, and techniques for busy librarians, so they can better serve their communities and feel greater satisfaction with work and life. Being short on resources is now "the new normal" for libraries—and having too little money and too few staff members always brings library staff to the same predicament: not enough time. While it is not possible to create more time, by making use of the right time management tools and techniques, it IS possible to make huge improvements in your productivity—and as side benefits, a decrease in job stress and frustration and a greater sense of work satisfaction. This book shows how to apply powerful time management strategies so you can get more done, deliver the best service possible to your patrons, and enjoy being in an environment that fosters greater creativity and workplace satisfaction. Topics include time tracking, task management, identifying goals and priorities, beating the obstacles of procrastination and perfectionism as well as distractions and interruptions, and staying on top of time management when collaborating. Quotes and stories from individuals who work in libraries illustrate key points and concepts throughout the book. The final chapter explains how to set a personal plan for time management—using the awareness of your own patterns, obstacles, and goals, and the experience you have gained with various time management techniques and tools—to create your own unique time management strategy and make time management an ongoing, long-term priority.
Cultivating Connected Learning
Authors: Barrett Megan E. , Ranallo Rebecca J.
Published: September 2023

If you want to boost your library's relevancy and support youth learning, consider incorporating connected learning at your library. This book helps you to realize the potential of this exciting and dynamic trend.

Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom: it happens everywhere. The connected learning model supports this principle, asserting that young people learn best when their experiences are interest-driven, peer-supported, and rooted in solid academics. Libraries are the perfect environment for this type of learning, providing a place where teens can connect with each other and with adult mentors to engage with learning material and thrive.

This book shows you how to cultivate connected learning in your library. You'll discover what the approach involves, its benefits, and what it can look like in various library settings. You'll also learn how to generate support for connecting learning within your library; reimagine your spaces and programs to better support connected learning; integrate technology into programs and services to make it accessible to youth; build partnerships with other libraries as well as other organizations; recruit volunteers; and raise community awareness to increase involvement.
Cultivating Engaged Staff
Authors: Law Margaret Zelman
Published: September 2023

Specifically written about the library work environment, this book offers strategies for creating and maintaining a positive and supportive LIS environment that will engage all types of staff, resulting in increased performance. Workplace engagement is a growing trend in management for good reason: the success of any organization depends as much on the mindsets and attitudes of the staff as any other factor or material component. This book shares research-derived strategies for creating and maintaining a positive LIS environment that will engage and empower all types of library employeesstrategies that will boost worker engagement and improve performance. The information in Cultivating Engaged Staff: Better Management for Better Libraries is based on the author's doctoral research investigating the conditions that lead to higher levels of workplace engagement and how these elements interact to create an environment that supports engagement. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of how to apply these research findings in the LIS field, with particular reference to the changing technological environment, the nature of the work, and the legislative and political environment. The book also includes real-life stories that enable managers to view their own behavior through the eyes of other colleagues and workers.
Cultivating Strong Girls
Authors: Evans Nancy
Published: September 2023

This collection of A-Z entries offers a compelling look into hate groups in America. Focusing on organizations in operation today, this resource book for student and general audiences covers numerous hot-button issues in politics and culture.
Dating and Mating in a Techno-Driven World
Authors: Hoffman Rachel
Published: September 2023

Authored by a sex therapist who regularly works with clients wanting to improve their relationships, this book explains how technology can create conflict or additional anxiety and discloses techniques to help individuals gain confidence or strengthen their personal relationships.

The statistics are telling: 85 percent of all adults use the Internet; 88 percent use email; 91 percent own cell phones; 56 percent own smartphones; 73 percent send and receive text messages; and 67 percent use social networking sites. The advent of personal communication devices and ubiquitous connectivity has dramatically shifted the way we communicate, and as a result, the way we date and pursue relationships has changed. The share of 18- to 24-year-olds who use online dating has roughly tripled from 10 percent in 2013 to 27 percent today. Modern dating techniques and technology-enabled interpersonal communication have resulted in very distinct emotional side effects.

Dating and Mating in a Techno-Driven World explores dating in our 21st-century world with a unique approach, providing understandable information for anyone who is dating or seeking a long-term relationship while also serving as a clinical guide for therapists who want to learn how to treat individuals and especially couples presenting with some sort of issue related to technology. Instead of simply offering an analysis of the trends that are occurring, author Rachel Hoffman addresses the interpersonal problems and conflicts that result from digital or remote communication and "courting" and explains how to treat them. The topics addressed include utilizing dating apps, the effects of social media on relationships, and how technology can be distracting in relationships. Each chapter of the book supplies a case study or vignette, an analysis of the situation, research findings related to the topic, and clinical information that identifies the implications for therapists working with individuals or couples with a similar experience.
Demystifying Scholarly Metrics
Authors: Vinyard Marc W. , Colvin Jaimie Beth
Published: September 2023

Demystifying Scholarly Metrics gives librarians and faculty the confidence to navigate the maze of scholarly metrics, identify quality journals in which to publish, and measure the impact of scholarly works.re the impact of scholarly works.

Both librarians and professors can be overwhelmed by the bewildering number of scholarly metrics. This user-friendly book demystifies them, helping librarians become familiar with scholarly metrics and giving them the confidence to assist faculty at their institutions. It also equips faculty authors with the knowledge to evaluate journals and use metrics to track their scholarly impact.

Several controversies exist in the scholarly metrics landscape, including a disagreement between the proponents of altmetrics and traditional bibliometrics. Even more contentious debates are breaking out over predatory journals and open access publishing. Authors Mark Vinyard and Jaimie Beth Colvin, who successfully launched a faculty publishing initiative, explain which aspects of metrics are truly essential to grasp, and they place these numbers in context. They help readers identify the metrics that are the best fit for their scholarship and give librarians and professors the tools to make smart decisions in this changing scholarly metrics landscape.
The Development of Outer Space
Authors: Gangale Thomas
Published: September 2023

This account of the evolution of outer space law examines key issues that fuel the debates over sovereignty and property rights designed to govern the future colonization and use of heavenly bodies other than our own.

In the United States, lobbies for the commercial development of space have become increasingly antagonistic toward the international legal regime of outer space, condemning the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and the unratified 1979 Moon Agreement as anti-business. The Development of Outer Space: Sovereignty and Property Rights in International Space Law argues that the res communis principle enshrined in the Outer Space Treaty was misrepresented here, with essential help from corporate lobbyists whose real object was the defeat of the Law of the Sea Convention. Thomas Gangale builds the legal case for reviving the moribund Moon Agreement as a prelude to negotiating a second Moon treaty to establish a regulatory regime for the exploitation of extraterrestrial resources.

The author’s account of the inception and evolution of outer space law to date is deeply informed by his appreciation of such terrestrial considerations as the nation-state system, the contending economic theories of capitalism and communism, and the post-colonial struggle between the developed space-faring nations and the developing earthbound nations.
Encyclopedia of Dubious Archaeology
Authors: Feder Kenneth L.
Published: September 2023

This book provides a fascinating, encyclopedic antidote for the mysticism and pseudoscience surrounding well-known or highly publicized archaeological and anthropological "discoveries."

Archaeology attempts to answer the question "where do we come from?" in the broadest sense possible; as a result, it is a highly interesting topic for all mankind. When did human beings first walk the earth? How did civilization develop? What compelled our human ancestors to build things like the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, or Monk's Mound?

This book presents the widely unknown scientific facts behind the most popular and enthralling "mysteries" of our world from an expert archaeological perspective—and lays out the information and research in a manner that is approachable, engaging, and entertaining for any reader. Encyclopedia of Dubious Archaeology: From Atlantis to the Walam Olum contains detailed and highly descriptive definitions for—and explanations of—terms related to extraordinary claims about human antiquity and its study. Some of the terms in this extensive list of topics relate to archaeological hoaxes. Many of the entries relate to dubious interpretations of the human past; some of the terms relate to far-fetched arguments that actually have produced evidence in support of their veracity.
Feet and Footwear
Authors: DeMello Margo
Published: September 2023

Take a walk in someone else's shoes in this fascinating examination of shoes and feet around the world! This one-of-a-kind A-Z reference work contains over 150 fascinating entries and intriguing sidebars that look at feet and adornment of feet across the many cultures of the world throughout time. A wide range of international and multicultural topics are covered, including foot binding, fetishes, diseases of the foot, customs and beliefs related to the foot, shoe construction, myths and folktales featuring feet or shoes, the history of footwear, iconic brands and types of shoes, important celebrities associated with shoes, and the types of footwear worn around the world. This exhaustive compilation is ideal for students and general readers interested in the human body, fashion, and medicine, and even scholars looking for more in-depth coverage on the social and cultural uses of the body will find it as a useful starting point in their research. Cross-references, suggestions for further reading, and a full bibliography of print and electronic resources are valuable tools for all readers. Students can use this reference work to draw cross-cultural comparisons, as well as study the evolution of footwear in terms of social, religious, and ethnic parameters. Aside from iconic American brands and types of shoes, this volume will also look at how feet are treated and viewed around the globe: removing shoes upon entering a house, washing feet for religious purposes, giving feet the spa treatment, and covering feet up for social customs. Perfect for undergraduate and high school students studying anthropology and world culture.
Headlocks and Dropkicks
Authors: Kluck Ted
Published: September 2023

Is it sport or is it entertainment? As presented by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., the most well-known promoter of professional wrestling, it is hard for the uninitiated to tell. A refuge for the very athletic, and often a breeding ground for the highly dysfunctional, professional wrestling is, in the truest sense, life on the fringes. Headlocks and Dropkicks: A Butt-Kicking Ride through the World of Professional Wrestling chronicles sportswriter Ted A. Kluck's effort to become a professional wrestler at a popular wrestling school in the suburbs of Chicago. In training to become a wrestler, Kluck was able to delve into the traveling-circus elements of the sport and talk to the people who make it work—promoters, bookers, and the wrestlers themselves. Wrestling has weathered manifold changes in American taste to survive and thrive as it does today. Kluck examines the tension between the good vs. evil tales that permeated wrestling in the early to mid 1980s, along with the seamy soap opera storylines that seem to drive it today. He also takes time to catch up with the biggest stars the sport has produced—some of whom have parlayed their fame into financial security and others who are currently looking to reclaim their past glory.
Human Trafficking, Human Misery
Authors: Alexis Aronowitz
Published: September 2023

Virtually all countries in the world are affected by the scourge of human trafficking, either as a source, transit, or destination country, or combination thereof. While countries have long focused on international trafficking, internal movement and exploitation within countries may be even more prevalent than trans-border trafficking. Patterns of trafficking vary across countries and regions and are in a constant state of flux. Countries have long focused on trafficking solely for the purpose of sexual exploitation, yet exploitation in agriculture, construction, fishing, manufacturing, and the domestic and food service industries are prevalent in many countries. Here, Aronowitz takes a global perspective in examining the nefarious underworld of human trafficking, revealing the nature and extent of the harm caused by this hideous criminal practice. Virtually all countries in the world are affected by the scourge of human trafficking, either as a source, transit, or destination country, or combination thereof. While countries have long focused on international trafficking, internal movement and exploitation within countries may be even more prevalent than trans-border trafficking. Patterns of trafficking vary across countries and regions and are in a constant state of flux. Countries have long focused on trafficking solely for the purpose of sexual exploitation, yet exploitation in agriculture, construction, fishing, manufacturing, and the domestic and food service industries are prevalent in many countries. Here, Aronowitz takes a global perspective in examining the nefarious underworld of human trafficking, revealing the nature and extent of the harm caused by this hideous criminal practice. Taking a victims-oriented approach, this book examines the criminals and criminal organizations that traffic and exploit their victims. The author also focuses on the different groups of victims as well as the various forms of and markets for trafficking, many of which have been overlooked due to an emphasis on sex trafficking. She also explores less frequently discussed forms of trafficking - in organs, child soldiers, mail-order brides, and adoption, as well as the use of Internet in trafficking. Drawing on her own field experiences in various parts of the world, the author offers real-life context throughout the book through descriptions of a number of cases with which she was involved or learned about in her travels. Together with insightful analysis, these stories uncover the true nature of human trafficking and illustrate the extent of its reach and harm.
International Crime and Punishment
Authors: Taulbee James Larry
Published: September 2023

The basics of international criminal law, how it is actually enforced, and the arguments it has provoked are all introduced in a book that is as current as the headline news.

International Crime and Punishment: A Guide to the Issues explores the many facets of this relatively new field of criminal law, an autonomous branch of law that concerns international crimes and the systems set up to handle individuals who are accused of committing them. As the author explains, international crimes include crimes against humanity, crimes against peace, war crimes, trafficking in human beings, drug trafficking, money laundering, arms trafficking, and smuggling of cultural artifacts.

The laws may seem straightforward, but the system is not without controversy. As the author shows, the United States has opposed certain actions of the International Criminal Court, while other countries have objected to U.S. plans to refer persons accused of terrorism to military tribunals. Clearly and cogently, this work introduces the principles of international criminal law, its enforcement, and the conflicts that have arisen as a result. Journalists, policymakers, students, and educated citizens will find the book an essential tool for unraveling today’s news stories.
The Liberty Bell and Its Legacy
Authors: Vile John R.
Published: September 2023

This A-Z encyclopedia will survey the history, meaning, and enduring impact of the Liberty Bell in American culture.

This title provides a one-stop resource for understanding the fascinating history and enduring importance of the Liberty Bell in the fabric of American culture, from the pre–Revolutionary War era to the present day.

The encyclopedia explains key concepts, principles, and intellectual influences in the creation and display of the Liberty Bell; profiles its creators and leading champions; and surveys the place of the Bell and its home in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall within the political and cultural lexicon of the nation. Additionally, it discusses important milestones and events in the bell’s history and provides a sweeping overview of depictions of the Liberty Bell in historical and modern art, music, literature, and other cultural areas. It thus not only serves as a valuable resource in helping readers separate fact from myth regarding one of our nation’s most potent national symbols but also provides a unique gateway for exploring the wider history of the United States.
The Life and Fate of the Indian Tiger
Authors: Lanz Tobias J.
Published: September 2023

There may be no more magnificent animal than the tiger. Yet, around the world, their populations are dwindling, and the Indian Bengal tiger is no exception. Wild Bengal tigers dwell in tropical jungles, brush, marsh lands, and tall grasslands in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Burma, hunting prey such as pigs, deer, antelope, and buffalo. Some estimates say there are fewer than 2,000 Bengal tigers and the entire world tiger population may be less than 3,000. The Life and Fate of the Indian Tiger offers a unique perspective on these exquisite cats. Author Tobias J. Lanz, who has been studying Indian tigers since 1998, incorporates historical and cultural topics, as well as conservation and social theories into his narrative. He paints a detailed portrait of the tiger's life in the wild, enriching that picture with descriptions of the plant, animal, and human life found in India's diverse tiger habitats. The book also looks at tigers in myth and religion, tiger hunting, and the rise of conservation.
Each engaging chapter is a combination of social and historical narrative, interspersed with the author's personal observations and analyses of places, people, and events. Knowledge gained from his research on Indian history, geography, politics, and religion is matched with the personal experiences he had while travelling across the subcontinent to visit tiger sanctuaries. Personal observations on local cultures, scenery, and wildlife are balanced by discussions with the Indian people, ranging from government officials to villagers. The Indian tiger continues to survive against great odds. Written in part to engage the reader in conservation efforts, The Life and Fate of the Indian Tiger outlines the main programs and policies enacted to save the tiger in India. Lanz dedicates a final chapter to global efforts at tiger conservation, explaining what can and must be done to safeguard the future of one of the world's rarest and most beautiful creatures.
NASCAR Nation
Authors: Scott Beekman
Published: September 2023

This is the first work to go beyond the popular myths of stock car racing to fully examine the sport's true history.

NASCAR Nation: A History of Stock Car Racing in the United States details the ongoing saga of this quintessentially American pastime. Looking at the drivers, events, and teams, it positions NASCAR racing within larger social, economic, and cultural trends in an attempt to address the sport's phenomenal growth and popularity.

This chronological examination of the evolution of stock car racing is the first history to go beyond the widely held myth that it was “invented” by Prohibition-era moonshiners. The book traces stock car racing history from its beginnings, to the formation of The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) in 1948, through today. Of course, readers will meet the sport’s many colorful personalities, including the Earnhardts, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon (who has raked in more than $70 million in career winnings), “Fireball” Roberts, Darrell Waltrip, Daytona pioneer Bill France, and women drivers like Janet Guthrie, Louise Smith, and Jennifer Jo Cobb. While the focus is on NASCAR, the book also examines other prominent stock car racing organizations to round out its comprehensive portrait.
Outsourcing War to Machines
Authors: Springer Paul J.
Published: September 2023

Military robots are affecting both the decision to go to war and the means by which wars are conducted. This book covers the history of military robotics, analyzes their current employment, and examines the ramifications of their future utilization.

Robotic systems are the future of military conflicts: their development is already revolutionizing the nature of human conflict—and eroding the standards of acceptable behavior in wartime. Written by a professor who teaches strategy and leadership for the U.S. Air Force, one of the global leaders in the development and utilization of military robots, this book both addresses the history of military robotics and discusses the troubling future ramifications of this game-changing technology.

Organized both chronologically and thematically, the book’s chapters describe the development and evolution of unmanned warfare; clarify the past, current, and future capabilities of military robotics; and offer a detailed and convincing argument that limits should be placed upon their development before it is too late. This standout work presents an eye-opening analysis that military personnel, civil servants, and academic instructors who teach military history, social policy, and ethics can ill afford to ignore, and will also provide the general public with information that will correct misconceptions about military robotics derived through popular culture and the news media.
Police Use of Force
Authors: Kuhns Joseph B. , Knutsson Johannes
Published: September 2023

A team of expert contributors provides an in-depth exploration of police use of force, firearms, and less-than-lethal weapons from a dozen countries across five continents. Police Use of Force: A Global Perspective is a fascinating, international exploration of police use of force, firearms, and less-than-lethal weapons in nations around the world. The book is comprised of three sections: the first focuses on the use of force generally, the second explores firearms and deadly force, and the final section considers less-than-lethal weapons, including pepper spray, TASERs, and other emerging technologies currently on the horizon. The essays gathered here will provide readers with an understanding of the vast differences in how police use force in various countries, as well as why police use force differently under different forms of government. Topics covered include use-of-force definitions, training procedures, policy issues, abuse of police authority, use of force during interrogations, and the use of firearms by armed and unarmed police forces. Finally, there is an essay focusing on how shooting and killing a suspect impacts an officer in the months and years that follow.
Feminist Fandom
Authors: Hannell Briony
Published: September 2023

Examines how fannish and feminist modes of cultural consumption, production, and critique are converging and opening up informal spaces for young people to engage with feminism.

Adopting an interdisciplinary theoretical framework, bringing together media and communications, feminist cultural studies, sociology, internet studies, and fan studies, Hannell locates media fandom at the intersection of the multi-directional and co-constitutive relationship between popular feminisms, popular culture, and participatory networked digital cultures. Using a layered methodological approach comprising participant observation, surveys and interviews, Feminist Fandom constructs a multifaceted ethnographic account of how feminist identities are constructed, lived, and felt through digital fannish spaces on the micro-blogging and social networking platform Tumblr.
Eulophia edwardii (Orchidaceae), a new species from the Pondoland Centre of Endemism in South Africa
Authors: Bytebier Benny
Published: September 2023

Background and aims – Despite the fact that the orchid flora of South Africa is well documented, new species are still being discovered. The identity of an Eulophia subpopulation from near Port Edward in KwaZulu-Natal has been ambiguous. Some thought that it belongs to Eulophia schnelliae, currently considered a synonym of Eulophia macowanii, whereas others were of the opinion that it was potentially a new species. Both hypotheses are investigated here.

Material and methods – Plants were studied in the field and herbarium specimens, including types, were consulted. The relevant published literature was revised.

Key results – Eulophia schnelliae is confirmed as a synonym of Eulophia macowanii. The Port Edward subpopulation does not match any known Eulophia taxon and is newly described as Eulophia edwardii, endemic to the Pondoland Centre of Endemism. It is only known from one subpopulation of about 200 individuals, which is threatened by urban development. It is, therefore, assessed as Critically Endangered according to Criterion B2ab(i,ii,iii).

Conclusion – The newly described species increases the number of Eulophia species in South Africa to 29 and the number of endemic Eulophia species to 10. This discovery underlines the need for continued botanical inventories and protection of sensitive grasslands.
Regionalizar la paz, no la guerra
Authors: El Editor
Published: September 2023

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 406, 1982: 767-780.
La persecución a maestros y sindicalistas
Authors: R. R. C.
Published: September 2023

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 406, 1982: 817-818.
Diario Oficial
Authors: Cruz Alfaro Ernesto
Published: September 2023

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 406, 1982: 833-840.
Waldorf Yaklaşımına Göre Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Spiritüel Eğitim ve Uygulamalar
Authors: Yıldız Kübra , Tosun Aybiçe
Published: September 2023

Waldorf yaklaşımı çocuğun fiziksel, bilişsel, duygusal, sosyal ve spiritüel gelişimini destekleme konusunda bütüncül bir perspektifi vurgulamaktadır. Spiritüel eğitim ve uygulamalar, çocukların iç dünyalarını keşfetmelerine, doğa ile bağlantı kurmalarına ve hayal güçlerini geliştirmelerine olanak sağlamaktadır. Belirli din veya inanç sistemlerine odaklanmak yerine, bu yaklaşım evren ve yaşam hakkında derin bir farkındalık duygusu oluşturmaya odaklanmaktadır. Bu makale, Waldorf yaklaşımına göre erken çocukluk döneminde spiritüel eğitim ve uygulamalara ilişkin genel bir bakış sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Nitel araştırma metodolojilerinden fenomenolojik yöntemin tercih edildiği araştırmada doküman analizi ve görüşme yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Waldorf erken çocukluk eğitimini tamamlamış dokuz eğitmen ile yapılan görüşmeler derlenerek tematik şekilde analiz edilmiş ve ilgili literatür kapsamında değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre Waldorf yaklaşımında erken çocukluk dönemi spiritüel gelişimini desteklemeye büyük önem verilmektedir. Doğal malzemelerle oyuncak yapma, doğa yürüyüşlerine çıkma ve mevsimsel etkinlikleri kutlama gibi etkinliklerin çocukların duyusal deneyimlerini zenginleştirdiği ve yaratıcılıklarını uyardığı düşüncesiyle hareket edilmektedir. Çocukların doğa ile bağlantı kurabilecekleri, iç dünyalarını keşfedebilecekleri, hayranlık ve saygı duyguları geliştirebilecekleri bir besleyici ortam sağlamaya özen gösterilmektedir. Bu yaklaşım, erken çocukluk döneminde spiritüel iyi oluşu ve bütüncül gelişimi teşvik etmek isteyen eğitimciler, ebeveynler ve araştırmacılar için değerli öneriler sunmaktadır.
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (Enhertu)
Authors: CADTH
Published: September 2023

CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.

The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.

This review assesses trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu),100 mg, powder for solution for IV infusion.

Indication: For the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH−) breast cancer who have received at least 1 prior line of chemotherapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy; patients with HR-positive breast cancer should have received at least 1 line of endocrine therapy and be no longer considered for endocrine therapy.
MIELOMALÁCIA HEMORRÁGICA PROGRESSIVA EM CÃES – REVISÃO
Authors: Arboleya Karla Daniele , Rizzi Ana Carla da Silva , Rizzi Ana Carolina da Silva , Wilmsen Maurício Orlando , Oliveira Miguel Dewes
Published: September 2023

A mielomalácia hemorrágica progressiva (MHP) é uma afecção em que ocorre necrose aguda de caráter isquêmico ou progressivo do parênquima da medula espinhal, levando a posterior necrose do cordão espinhal com evolução fatal ao animal acometido. Pode ocorrer por trauma medular, infecções supurativas, neoplasias e embolismo fibrocartilaginoso, contudo, sua maior incidência acontece em animais com doença do disco intervertebral (DDIV) Hansen tipo I, onde surge uma extrusão do núcleo pulposo em direção a medula espinhal com o surgimento hiperagudo, que culmina com lesões neurológicas irreversíveis compatíveis com a região afetada. Os sinais clínicos observados iniciam com paraplegia aguda e reflexos espinhais aumentados nos membros pélvicos, após 48 a 72 horas, a paraplegia torna-se flácida. Para o diagnóstico o principal exame de imagem habilitado para evidenciar traumas em região medular é a ressonância magnética (RM), contudo a radiografia não é indispensável, pois através dela é possível ser identificado fraturas e luxações. A eutanásia é o processo indicado ao animal com MHP devido ao sofrimento causado pela condição que leva o animal a óbito por paralisia respiratória. Desse modo, o objetivo desta revisão é apresentar os mecanismos relacionados a mielomalácia hemorrágica progressiva, seus fatores desencadeadores e a evolução do quadro clínico.
The atmospheric fate of 1,2-dibromo-4-(1,2-dibromoethyl)cyclohexane (TBECH): spatial patterns, seasonal variability, and deposition to Canadian coastal regions
Authors: Oh Jenny , Shunthirasingham Chubashini , Lei Ying Duan , Zhan Faqiang , Li Yuening , Dalpé Castilloux Abigaëlle , Ben Chaaben Amina , Lu Zhe , Lee Kelsey , Gobas Frank A. P. C. , Eckhardt Sabine , Alexandrou Nick , Hung Hayley , Wania Frank
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) that are gradually being phased out are being
replaced by emerging BFRs. Here, we report the concentration of the α- and β-isomers of 1,2-dibromo-4-(1,2-dibromoethyl)cyclohexane
(TBECH; also known as DBE-DBCH) in over 300 air, water, and precipitation
samples collected between 2019 and 2022 using active air and deposition
sampling as well as networks of passive air and water samplers. The sampling
region includes Canada's most populated cities and areas along the St.
Lawrence River and Estuary, Quebec, as well as around the Salish Sea,
British Columbia. TBECH was detected in over 60 % of air samples at levels
comparable to those of 2,2′,4,4′-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47).
Concentrations of TBECH and BDE-47 were typically higher in urban areas,
with stronger correlations with population density during warmer
deployments. Uniform α- / β-TBECH ratios across space, time, and
environmental media indicate the highly similar atmospheric fate of the two
isomers. Although TBECH air concentrations were strongly related to
temperature in urban Toronto and a remote site on the east coast, the lack
of such dependence at a remote site on the west coast can be explained by
the small seasonal temperature range and summertime air mass transport from
the Pacific Ocean. Despite there being no evidence that TBECH has been
produced, or imported for use, in Canada, it is now one of the most abundant
gaseous BFRs in the Canadian atmosphere. The recorded spatial and temporal variability of TBECH suggest that its emissions are not constrained to
specific locations but are generally tied to the presence of humans. The
most likely explanation for its environmental occurrence in Canada is the
release from imported consumer products containing TBECH. Chiral analysis
suggests that despite its urban origin, at least some fraction of TBECH has
experienced enantioselective processing, i.e., has volatilized from
reservoirs where it has undergone microbial transformations. Microbial
processes in urban soils and in marine waters may have divergent
enantioselectivity.
The record of the magnetic storm on 15 May 1921 in Stará Ďala (present-day Hurbanovo) and its compliance with the global picture of this extreme event
Authors: Koči Eduard , Valach Fridrich
Published: September 2023

Abstract. This paper deals with the most intense magnetic storm of the 20th century, which took place on 13–15 May 1921. Part of this storm was observed in the magnetic declination and vertical intensity at Stará Ďala, currently known as Hurbanovo. However, the sensitivity of the magnetometer was not determined there in the years when the storm occurred. Here, we estimated the sensitivity scale values on the basis of data from before and after the studied event. The resulting digitized Stará Ďala’s data for 13–15 May 1921 are the main contribution of this work. The data were also put into the context of the records from other observatories. The overall picture of the geomagnetic field variations compiled from the observations by worldwide observatories, including Stará Ďala, suggests that the auroral oval got close to Stará Ďala and other European mid-latitude observatories in the morning hours on 15 May 1921.
Variational Techniques for a One-Dimensional Energy Balance Model
Authors: Del Sarto Gianmarco , Bröcker Jochen , Flandoli Franco , Kuna Tobias
Published: September 2023

Abstract. A one-dimensional climate energy balance model (1D-EBM) is a simplified climate model that describes the evolution of Earth's temperature based on the planet's energy budget. In this study, we examine a 1D-EBM that incorporates a bifurcation parameter representing the impact of carbon dioxide on the energy balance. Firstly, independent of the value of the additive parameter, we demonstrate the existence of a steady-state solution by solving the associated variational problem, which involves minimizing a potential functional. Again using variational techniques, we can give sufficient conditions to prove the existence of at least three-steady state solutions. Secondly, we establish the uniqueness of the solution for the variational problem by examining the differentiability of the value function, which represents the minimum value of the potential functional across all temperature profiles. Lastly, we explore how this characterization provides valuable insights into the structure of the bifurcation diagram. Specifically, we demonstrate a one-to-one correspondence between the derivative of the value function and the mean value of the minimizer for the variational problem. Furthermore, we show the applicability of our findings to more general reaction-diffusion spatially heterogeneous models.
Mapping soil moisture across the UK: assimilating cosmic-ray neutron sensors, remotely-sensed indices, rainfall radar and catchment water balance data in a Bayesian hierarchical model
Authors: Levy Peter E. ,   the COSMOS-UK team
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Soil moisture is important in many hydrological and ecological processes. However, data sets which are currently available have issues with accuracy and resolution. To translate remotely-sensed data to an absolute measure of soil moisture requires mapped estimates of soil hydrological properties and estimates of vegetation properties, and this introduces considerable uncertainty. We present an alternative methodology for producing daily maps of soil moisture over the UK at 2-km resolution ("SMUK"). The method is based on a simple empirical model, calibrated with five years of daily data from cosmic-ray neutron sensors at ~40 sites across the country. The model is driven by precipitation, humidity, a remotely-sensed "soil water index" satellite product, and soil porosity. The model explains around 70 % of the variance in the daily observations. The spatial variation in the parameter describing the soil water retention (and thereby the response to precipitation) was estimated using daily water balance data from ~1200 catchments with good coverage across the country. The model parameters were estimated by Bayesian calibration using a Markov chain Monte Carlo method, so as to characterise the posterior uncertainty in the parameters and predictions. We found that the simple model could emulate the behaviour of a more complex process-based model. Given the high resolution of the inputs in time and space, the model can predict the very detailed variation in soil moisture which arises from the sporadic nature of precipitation events, including the small-scale and short-term variations associated with orographic and convective rainfall. Predictions over the period 2016 to 2023 demonstrated realistic patterns following the passage of weather fronts and prolonged droughts. The model has negligible computation time, and inputs and predictions are updated daily, lagging approximately one week behind real time.