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RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI ABSENSI GURU DAN STAF TU DENGAN PENERAPAN GEOLOCATION DAN FINGERPRINT BERBASIS ANDROID DI SMK GKE MANDOMAI
Authors: Berkati Axel , Licantik  , Nugrahaningsih Nahumi , Lestari Ariesta , Sylviana Felicia
Published: March 2024

Attendance is one of the work assessments and as proof of attendance is very important. At this time, the attendance system used by SMK GKE Mandomai is still implementing a manual attendance system, which is every day to sign at every date of entry to work, and attendance is done 2 times, namely entry attendance and return attendance.

This manual attendance system has the potential to cause some problems, such as attendance papers that are easily lost or scattered and the possibility of manipulating attendance data.

As a solution, namely by designing an attendance application with the application of geolocation and fingerprint on android as security when doing absences, in order to prevent teachers and TU staff who are outside the school location to fill absences. The development method used in designing this system is the Waterfall model with its stages, namely Software Requirements Analysis, Design, Coding, and testing. System design using UML model, implement coding using JavaScript, React Native framework and React JS, backend using Firebase. the results of this system design, produce Android-based attendance system for teachers and staff TU attendance in school areas.
A Comparative Analysis of NEP 2020 with existing National Policy of Education 1986
Authors: Tanmay Sarker
Published: March 2024

Education plays a powerful and meaningful role in building nation, education sets the future of the nation, the destiny of its common people. The Government of India announced new Education Policy 2020 based on the recommendation by an expert committee headed by Dr. Kasturirangan, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). After 34 years Indian Govt. is going to change the way, we study. This paper tries to highlights various policies announced in the higher education system. In a layman language NEP, 2020 is updating of education system derived from traditional concept of 1980s to 21st century to adapt and accept changes with advancing technology. The current educational policies in India focus mostly on theoretical subjects, leaving students with little opportunity for hands-on learning, which is a big barrier to taking advantage of international career prospects. As NEP 2020 is one of the most promising policies which have been introduced and the question relies on to what extent the objectives of the policy will be achieved
The Personal and the Political: Azar Nafisi’s Memoir as a Feminist Lens into Iranian Society
Authors: Vrinda Shandil  , Dr. Geeta Sharma
Published: March 2024

This paper highlights the points that Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books brings out the social and political life of people in Iran. It is a memoir by Azar Nafisi that explores the intersection of literature, personal freedom, and the oppressive political climate in Iran. Reading Lolita in Tehran is a poignant memoir that takes readers on a journey into the heart of post-revolutionary Iran, where Azar Nafisi, a literature professor, forms a secret reading group with her female students. Against the backdrop of a repressive regime, Nafisi uses the works of Western literary classics, particularly Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita, to examine the complexities of personal and intellectual freedom. Through the lens of literature, Nafisi explores the lives of her students and delves into the power of literature to challenge societal norms. The narrative weaves together the personal struggles of the women in the group with a broader commentary on the impact of political upheaval on individual lives. Nafisi's courageous exploration of the transformative power of literature serves as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the pursuit of intellectual freedom in the face of adversity.
A Study on the Working Capital Management of Hindustan Unilever Limited
Authors: Augustina Alphonse  , Sai Sri Lahari Chilakala
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to study the Working Capital Management of Hindustan Unilever Limited since working capital is one of the fundamental elements crucial for an organization's liquidity, profitability, solvency, and overall survival and Hindustan Unilever Limited is an FMCG company. The data collection included the financial statements of the organization. The research data was analyzed using Trend Analysis and Ratio Analysis. This research provided valuable insights into Hindustan Unilever Limited's Working Capital Management practices, affirming its consistent and effective management over the study period. Despite financial volatility, Hindustan Unilever Limited demonstrated proficiency ensuring its ability to meet short-term obligations, laying a foundation for further exploration into strategic aspects of working capital management in the broader context of corporate financial sustainability.
A Case Study of the Socio-Economic Situation of Power Loom Workers with Reference Malegaon City of Maharashtra
Authors: Miss Shaziya Nausheen Jaleel Ahme  , Dr. Bachhav Nandkishor Bhagchand  , Dr. Uttam P. Suryawanshi
Published: March 2024

The power loom sector has a significant positive impact on India's economy. The workers who have been having problems for the past few years are mostly responsible for the power loom industry's success, but it also provides work for many of the people engaged in India's textile industry. As a result, their social and economic situation is getting worse. Examining the workers' current socioeconomic situation and outlining the reasons behind the textile industry in Malegaon are the main objectives of this article. Field surveys served as the investigation's methodology. There are 250 workers in total. The social and economic conditions of the labour are horrifying, according to studies. The power loom sector is extremely important to the Indian economy. Additionally, it supports the textile sector by adding jobs. Economic necessity is the main factor influencing the social and economic situation. To enhance the working conditions, it is urgently necessary to expand both government involvement and power union authorization.
An Empirical Study on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Human Capital Management
Authors: S.P. Neehalika Bavya  , Blessina Bashapaka  , G.Suvarchala Reddy
Published: March 2024

The world began to change and adapt accordingly to the dynamic technological advances. As same as the application of advanced technology in the present day is known as Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is referred to as the development of computer systems that perform tasks typically involving human intelligence. AI is being observed to be applied to various fields of business, especially to Human Resources being one important wing among the list. AI interferes with learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding natural language. AI is increasingly used in human resources to help drive decisions in employee hiring, retention, and development. It can also be applied to automate tasks like payroll, but it’s being also used for the rapid creation of new policies, contracts, job descriptions, interview questions, etc. This empirical study is conducted to illuminate the concepts, impact, role, and recent trends of AI in Human capital management. Hence, an overview of the scope of AI in Human capital management has been built in the study.
Exploring the Role of Queueing Theory in Manufacturing: An Analytical Study
Authors: Balveer Saini  , Dr. Dharamender Singh  , Dr. Kailash Chand Sharma
Published: March 2024

Manufacturing system is a combination of humans, machinery and equipment that are bound by a common material and information flow. Queueing theory plays a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes by analysing and modelling the flow of entities, such as materials or tasks, within production systems. This article delves into the significance of queueing theory in manufacturing, highlighting its applications in enhancing efficiency, reducing wait times, and minimizing resource wastage. By examining factors like arrival rates, service times, and system capacities, queueing theory enables the identification of bottlenecks and the design of strategies for smoother operations. This work provides a valuable insights of queueing theory, guidance for decision-making, streamline workflows, and ultimately improves the overall manufacturing performance.
MFI Zeolite Membranes and PV Separation of Isopropanol-Water Azeotropic Mixtures
Authors: A.A. Kittur
Published: March 2024

Membrane separation process has become one of the emerging technologies that undergo a rapid growth since few decades. Pervaporation (PV) is one among the membrane separation processes which gained foremost interest in the chemical and allied industries. It is an effective and energy-efficient technology that carries out separations, which are difficult to achieve by conventional separation processes. Inorganic membranes such as zeolite membranes with uniform, molecular-sized pores, selective adsorption and molecular sieving action offer unique type of pervaporation membrane for a number of separation processes. This paper presents the role of MFI-zeolite membrane and its progress in the pervaporation process. The fundamental aspects of pervaporation over different types of membranes are reviewed and compared. The focus of this paper is on zeolite membrane synthesis, membrane characterization and pervaporation studies. The transport mechanism during pervaporation is discussed and the issues related with pervaporation are addressed. Innovation and future development of zeolite membrane in pervaporation are also presented.
Activation of the Victim’s Role in Pre-trial Proceedings: Remote Forms of Participation
Authors: Ovchinnikova Oksana V.
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the issues of activating the role of the victim in pre-trial proceedings as part of the implementation of the “minimum standard rules for the treatment of victims of crimes and abuse of power”. Since active participation in the investigation of a criminal case increases the level of satisfaction of the victim with the justice system, it is proposed to expand the relevant procedural possibilities, while not shifting the burden of proof to him. The beginning of the victim’s interaction with law enforcement agencies should be his participation in the inspection of the scene of the incident. The author proposes to provide the victim with the opportunity to participate in this investigative action remotely, using video conferencing. This will not only increase the level of confidence of the victim in law enforcement agencies, but also provide instant feedback between the investigative task force and the victim of the crime, allowing to correctly determine the direction of the ongoing investigation. The article notes that the victim acquires the full range of procedural rights from the moment the relevant decision is made. The author believes that the victim should be able to immediately familiarize himself with this document, as well as receive other information on the criminal case both personally and remotely, using information and communication technologies. It is noted that it is necessary to organize pre-trial proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim, giving him the opportunity to choose the form of participation (in person or remotely), as well as the use of a personal digital device to participate in investigative actions through video conferencing. It is proposed to amend the legislation allowing the use of household messengers in the production of remote investigative actions, or the creation of an electronic service on the mobile platform of public services for video conferencing with government agencies.
Problems of Countering Social Engineering Technologies as an Element of Criminal Activity
Authors: Nikitin Yevgeniy V.
Published: March 2024

The article examines the problems of countering social engineering technologies as an element of criminal activity and suggests ways to solve them. The circumstances that cause an increased public danger of criminal activity, the method of which is social engineering technologies, have been identified. Among these circumstances, the following are investigated: the variability and diversity of methods used by criminals to commit socially dangerous acts and harm the victim; the reasons for the high latency of these crimes; the high prevalence of such crimes in various areas of criminal activity, especially related to the use of information and telecommunication networks and IT technologies. A range of problems is described, the solution of which will increase the effectiveness of countering crimes, the methods of which are social engineering. Among the identified problems are: the lack of terminological certainty; the lack of “information hygiene” among most citizens; insufficient consideration of the psychological characteristics of the target victim as a victim factor that determines the choice of specific methods of social engineering in relation to this victim. The article analyzes the activities of law enforcement agencies for the prevention of crimes, the method of which is social engineering, in order to increase the effectiveness of combating them. The potential possibilities of increasing the victimological safety of “risk groups” from crimes committed using “manipulative” information systems and methods are revealed.
ÖZEL EĞİTİM OKULLARINDA GÖREV YAPAN ÖĞRETMENLERİN MÜZİK VE OYUN DERSİNDE UYGULADIKLARI ETKİNLİKLERİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Albayrak Ceren , Bulut Damla
Published: March 2024

Bu araştırma, özel eğitim okullarında görev yapan öğretmenlerin Müzik ve Oyun dersinde uyguladıkları etkinliklerin tespit edilip özel eğitimde müzik eğitimi açısından yorumlanması, sağlıklı ve nitelikli bir müzik eğitimi ortamı ile müzik eğitimi süreçlerinin oluşturulmasına yönelik öneriler sunması ve yapılacak olan benzer araştırmalara ışık tutması açısından önemlidir. Araştırma betimsel nitelikte bir durum çalışmasıdır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında Samsun İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü’ne bağlı Özel Eğitim kurumlarında görev yapan 17 özel eğitim ve müzik öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Elde edilen nitel verilerin çözümlenmesinde içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin Müzik ve Oyun Dersinde “Dinleme” öğrenme alanında çoğunlukla farklı teknolojik ses kaynaklarını kullanarak müzikler dinletmeye yönelik etkinlikler yaptırdıkları, “Müziksel Algı ve Bilgilenme” öğrenme alanında ise çoğunlukla konuyu anlatmaya yönelik etkinlikler yaptırdıkları, “Oyun ve Hareket” öğrenme alanına ait etkinliklerde çoğunlukla dans etmeye yönelik etkinlikler yaptırdıkları, “Söyleme”, “Çalma”, “Müzik Kültürü” ve “Müziksel Yaratıcılık” öğrenme alanlarında ise herhangi bir etkinlik yaptırmadıkları tespit edilmiştir.
Before Asking “What Happens Next?”: The Compatibility Between the Olympic Education Principles and The Objectives of Sport for Development and Peace
Authors: Otay Yeliz , Yılmaz Semih
Published: March 2024

The United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace has been closed in 2017 and its mission has been conveyed to the International Olympic Committee. The aim of this article is therefore to explore whether the principles of Olympic Education, based on Olympism and the Olympic Movement, are compatible with the objectives of Sport for Development and Peace. Qualitative research method was used in this research. And phenomenological research design was adapted as an instructive method for collecting and analyzing data. In-depth, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 6 participants whom were selected through purposive sampling based on their expertise on the topics of the research question. The resulting data was compiled using descriptive analysis and classified using content analysis. According to 11 main themes and 2 sub-themes that have been deducted, it has been revealed that Olympic Education principles and Sport for Development and Peace objectives complement each other in terms of conceptual basis and practice. On the basis of the research findings, the following conclusions were drawn: The participants of the Sport for Development and Peace programmes need to take active roles in the process; the policy resolutions upon the research subjects need to be implemented fully and effectively; the stakeholders in the Olympic Education and Sport for Development and Peace processes need to be all in cooperation and coordination; the sustainability of the process needs to be maintained; the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee needs to be maintained on an equal footing.
Nurturing Development Administration in South African Local Government
Authors: Maela K. D , Matloga S. T , Zitha H. E
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to unpack the relationship between the development administration and local government in fostering socio-economic development. the paper argues that the effective implementation of the development administration sufficiently contributes to local government productivity in delivering government development-oriented services and programs. Development administration includes strengthening administrative capabilities. Development administration covers a wide range of techniques used by large organizations, most notably the government to implement plans and policies that are meant to assist them in achieving their developmental objectives. The main goal of development administration is to create a better social, political, and economic environment. The local government plays a crucial role in Africa's economic development trajectory.  the paper is conceptual in nature as relies heavily on secondary data and existing literature to address the answer to the inherent argument. from the literature, authors derived findings such as a lack of adequate political capability and politicization of development, corruption, lack of accountability, low priority of quality assurance, poor monitoring, and evaluation of socioeconomic policies, excessive political control, poor capacity development, nepotism, lack of community participation, resources constraints, inter alia. the study recommends that further research should be conducted in all municipalities within South Africa to detect the problem associated with development administration for effective enhancement of socio-economic development as well as reinforcing and easing the sustainable development in local government. since public administration is regarded as a social science discipline the study contributes to the field of public administration and development as it deals with assessing and resolving the social, political, and economic problems that affect day to day life of communities. Development administration also contributes to the National Development Plan as it enhances the social, political, and economic arena.  the study can also influence public officials to be equipped with more skills to meet the socio-economic needs of the communities.
APLICAÇÃO DE PRISMAS GÊMEOS EM TERAPIAS OPTOMÉTRICAS
Authors: Emeli Schneider Batista Aline , Trentin Sonoda Rodrigo
Published: March 2024

O uso demasiado do sistema visual para perto, fato comum após o ano 2000, pode ocasionar cansaço visual, astenopia, dores de cabeça e embaçamento. Em diversos casos, o uso de compensação óptica através de óculos ou lentes de contato para sanar os efeitos deletérios não é efetivo, neste caso, a aplicação de terapia visual passiva ou ativa pode promover o aumento da performance visual. Terapias visuais ativas exigem o comprometimento e esforço do tratado, que muitas vezes não recebe a devida aderência pelo tempo escasso do usuário. As passivas apresentam uma adesão maior por não dependerem da participação fisioterapêutica do paciente, não demandam tempo ou comprometimento. Objetiva-se através de revisão de bibliografia, demonstrar a aplicabilidade de terapias com prismas gêmeos elucidando sua aplicabilidade clínica.
For a better management of bus service quality in the city of Constantine
Authors: Kelilba Mounira
Published: March 2024

Our study desires to address the criticized issue by bus users in Constantine and suggest improvement in terms of service quality, attractiveness, and competition. We adopt an innovative approach that considers the characteristics of the buses and customer satisfaction for continuous improvement by associating the evaluation of the current situation through an in situ survey using well-chosen performance indicators concerning the culture of the Constantinian citizen with measuring satisfaction criteria using the KANO model. The indicators chosen are representative and measurable and allow precise mapping of the situation, the main of our research. The main result highlights the importance of rolling stock as one of the most important segments of the urban transport system, which justifies the amount of criticism it received. In the end, this study's results can help achieve several societal objectives, including safety, comfort, and efficiency of transport, for a better quality of urban life.
Empirical Analysis of Road Safety Behaviours of School-going Children Using Structural Equation Modelling: A Perspective from India
Authors: Borakanavar Manjunath Ishwar
Published: March 2024

The behaviour of children in traffic are functions of knowledge, attitude and risk perception. This study is attempted to find the major road safety related problems faced by children on their way to school and to identify and evaluate the important factors which affect the road safety behaviour among school going children using different transport modes. The data was collected from 1224 students studying from class 7th to 12th in India The results show that problems faced by children using different transport modes, traffic misbehaviour from elders, and performance of children’s risky behaviours. Road safety knowledge among students, their attitude towards road safety, and risk perception about various dangerous situations need to be enhanced. Text books are the least source of traffic safety information, indicating the necessity of including traffic safety lessons as mandatory in school syllabus by making use of modernized techniques.
An Empirical Study on Acceptance of Carpooling Service in Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka
Authors: Mahmood Shakil
Published: March 2024

Building a multivariate statistical model is the aim of this research for identifying the aspects that impact carpooling and acquisition in a residential area. Based on the stated attitudes and perceived risk of the users, a structured questionnaire is created with 152 feedbacks in total are gathered from residents of Mirpur DOHS. The research hypotheses are validated by means of structural equation modeling (SEM). The best SEM is chosen using statistical criteria and multiple trials. To validate the selected SEM, the feedbacks are further examined using the Relative Importance Index (RII) approach. The study shows that the “Safety & Security” latent variable has more influence on the acceptance of the carpooling system among the two latent variables. Among the six observed variables underneath the “safety & Security” latent variable, ‘Sharing Personal Information (y7)’ has the most significance. The service providers and policymakers will be able to execute the carpooling system in the Mirpur DOHS area with the aid of the identification of the significant factors in this.
The Highest Good in the Nicomachean Ethics and the Bhagavad Gita
Authors: Majithia Roopen
Published: March 2024

This open access book presents a comparative study of two classics of world literature, offering the first sustained study of what unites and divides the Nicomachean Ethics and the Bhagavad Gita.

Asking what the texts think is the nature of moral action and how it relates to the highest good, Roopen Majithia shows how the Gita stresses the objectivity of knowledge and freedom from being a subject, while the Ethics emphasizes the knower, working out Aristotle’s central commitment to the idea of substance as the primary building block of the world. Yet both the Gita and the Ethics explain variety in human behaviour in terms of three driving forces. Both agree moral agency is a construct that is a function of background, education and habit, presupposing a cultural, political and economic infrastructure.

What distinguishes the texts is how the content of right action is generated. Reading them together, alert to their individual accounts of how the practical relates to the reflective dimensions of life, Majithaia enriches our understanding of two cornerstone texts in the Greek and Indian philosophical traditions.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by The Marjorie Young Bell Faculty Fund and The Hart Almerrin Massey Endowment.
Teaching Academic Writing for EAP
Authors: Walková Milada
Published: March 2024

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in the teaching of academic writing. Reviewing existing research on the language of academic writing and drawing respective pedagogical implications, the book focuses on the key issues of theoretical frameworks relevant to teaching academic writing, core written academic genres, the integration of language and content, textual organization and interaction, and formative feedback on writing. The author richly illustrates its key themes with authentic examples from student and expert writing, points out common myths and controversies in the teaching of academic writing, and identifies gaps in current research. To demonstrate how theoretical knowledge on academic writing can be applied in teaching practice, Milada Walková provides examples of suggested teaching activities for a variety of learner levels and contexts. The book serves as a comprehensive yet accessible guide for both novice and experienced EAP practitioners involved in the teaching and scholarship of academic writing.
Fashion, Disability, and Co-design
Authors: Jun Grace
Published: March 2024

Constricting styles and limited clothing choices can restrict a person with a disability from fully participating in social communities, employment and gatherings that have an unspoken dress code. Design has the power to change this.

Fashion, Disability, and Co-design shows how collaborative, inclusive design techniques can produce garments and accessories that increase social inclusion. Grace Jun outlines practical techniques to help designers create their own inclusive collections, with detailed examples from interviews with professionals. 14 illustrated case studies show how engagement with disability communities to co-design clothing and accessories can lead to functional, wearable solutions for people of all abilities without compromising style.

Interviews:
– Inclusive Representation in Fashion Narrative & Design Process– Christina Mallon– Understanding the Use of Materials– Angela Domsitz Jabara– Human Factors and Occupational Therapy– Michael Tranquilli– Interactive Garments and Textiles– Jeanne Tan
The Southern Tour
Authors: Chatwin Jonathan
Published: March 2024

On a freezing January afternoon in 1992, Deng Xiaoping, China’s former paramount leader and now a revered elder statesman, set off on a month long trip around China’s south in defence of the reforms he had set in motion to open up China’s economy and transform the country into the political and economic powerhouse we know today.

In this book Jonathan Chatwin travels 3000 miles in the footsteps of Deng’s legendary "southern tour", pursuing the stories of his journey and examining its legacies in the country today. Chatwin explores a nation still gripped by the pursuit of wealth that Deng legitimized, and transformed by the large-scale urban developments exemplified by the mega-cities of southern China, such as Shenzhen and Guangdong. Drawing on historical and contemporary eyewitness accounts, The Southern Tour brings to life the story of China’s transformation into a 21st-century superpower.
Creating the Perfect Form
Authors: Wood Janet
Published: March 2024

How can the cut of a 19th century gown control its shape? Can you re-create a historic profile from a contemporary mannequin? How can paintings help you analyse historic silhouettes and the corsets and petticoats worn underneath?

Conservation and historic dress display specialist Janet Wood will help you answer all these questions. You’ll learn how historic garments can be safely handled and shown to best effect, with insight into the characteristic features of each piece and how to translate them from the garment to a display support.

Concentrating on Western women’s wear from 1750–1950, and with over 250 colour images, plus drawings and charts, you’ll learn how to interpret an individual garment’s display needs and create safe, appropriate display forms.
Text Analytics for Corpus Linguistics and Digital Humanities
Authors: Schneider Gerold
Published: March 2024

Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of how big tech analyzes and exploits our text data, or investigate how political parties differ by analyzing textual styles in documents?

This book explores how to apply state-of-the-art text analytics methods to detect and visualize phenomena in text data. Solidly based on methods from corpus linguistics, natural language processing, text analytics and digital humanities, this book shows readers how to conduct experiments with their own corpora and research questions, underpin their theories, quantify the differences and pinpoint characteristics. Case studies and experiments are detailed in every chapter using real-world and open access corpora from politics, World English, history, and literature. The results are interpreted and put into perspective, pitfalls are pointed out, and necessary pre-processing steps are demonstrated. This book also demonstrates how to use the programming language R, as well as simple alternatives and additions to R, to conduct experiments and employ visualisations by example, with extensible R-code, recipes, links to corpora, and a wide range of methods. The methods introduced can be used across texts of all disciplines, from history or literature to party manifestos and patient reports.
Unforgivable?
Authors: Cherry Stephen
Published: March 2024

Forgiveness is, a lovely idea, wrote C. S. Lewis, and in recent decades it has been seen and admired in situations ranging from therapy to politics, and proposed as a constructive pathway in the aftermath of abuse and atrocity. Not everyone is impressed, however, and in parallel with praise and promotion of forgiveness, cries of ‘unforgivable’ are uttered with increased shrillness and frequency.

In this hugely compelling, wide-ranging, and thought-provoking book, Stephen Cherry argues that while forgiveness can be transformative in the aftermath of harm, it can also, if not handled with care, become an additional pressure and anxiety for those who have been harmed. He teases out the way in which Christian understandings often lie behind pressure to forgive, identifying a number of typical mistakes with the Christian approach to forgiveness.

Reflecting on many examples from real life as well as literature, and on the insights of psychologists and philosophers, Cherry uses the tension between the desire to forgive and the protest that a person is unforgivable to push towards understandings of forgiveness that avoid the harshness of binary models. Forgiveness is not, he insists, the only good way forward after harm. A positive understanding of non-vengeful unforgiveness is vital if the harmed are to be given the care and support they need and deserve, and if forgiveness itself is to be authentic and liberating.

Cherry’s challenging book brims with energy and blends human insight with intellectual vision. It argues that if forgiveness is to play a part in in the aftermath of harm without inflicting further harm it must be presented in a non-idealized way and only following acknowledgement of the depth of the human impact of the harm done.
US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941
Authors: Lardas Mark
Published: March 2024

The first book to examine the battleship-led 1941 Pacific Fleet as it was intended to fight. Packed with illustrations, this study explains how the US Navy saw the approaching war unfolding.

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the Pacific Fleet was the most powerful in the US Navy. It was still dominated by battleships, but since the late 1930s had been developing naval aviation and integrating them with its battleship-led doctrine.

This book is the first to examine the Pacific Fleet as it was intended to fight, and how it had been training and preparing in the months leading up to December 7, 1941. Naval historian Mark Lardas explains how, contrary to modern assumptions, it was not wedded to the battleship, but was hedging its bets, building up both its carrier and battleship strength. Most crucially, it had also been building and honing a massive fleet train, enabling the Pacific Fleet to operate easily thousands of miles from home. It was this foundation that enabled the Pacific Fleet to adapt so rapidly to the new world of carrier-led naval warfare, and first check and then defeat the IJN.

With artwork, photos and diagrams, this is a portrait of 1941 in the Pacific Fleet, the last time and place when battleship doctrine held sway. Pearl Harbor would shatter this, and herald the start of the carrier era. The blow fell heavily on the US Pacific Fleet, but it and its successors would emerge more powerful than ever.
Panzer III vs T-34
Authors: Samsonov Peter
Published: March 2024

This illustrated study pits Germany’s PzKpfw III against the Soviet Union’s T-34 in the wake of Hitler’s 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union.

This book evaluates the PzKpfw III and T-34 medium tanks fielded by Germany and the Soviet Union during 1941. Both designs were intended to be the primary medium tanks of their respective armies, but owing to manufacturing difficulties, neither was available in quite the numbers intended. Even though both tanks were relatively new, neither was deemed entirely satisfactory, and replacements for both were already on the drawing board. Nevertheless, it was these tanks that clashed in what the Soviet Union called the Great Patriotic War.

While the T-34 rapidly established a fearsome reputation only sometimes borne out by its actual performance, the PzKpfw lII was smaller, lighter, and not as well armed as its Soviet opponent but benefited from the support of a more seasoned and better structured army. Full-colour artwork, archive photographs and authoritative text drawing upon Russian- and German-language sources combine to reveal how the Germans harnessed the advantages of combat experience and superior organization to counter the T-34’s tactical strengths, but also how the PzKpfw III quickly lost relevance as it became evident that it could not carry a gun powerful enough to destroy the T-34 at range.
Property Tax Planning
Authors: Khilji Zeeshan
Published: March 2024

Now in its 17th Edition, this book has been updated to cover the many significant changes to the tax treatment of UK property in recent years.

The book is divided into the four categories of property ownership: property investors; property dealers and developers; trading premises and private residences. Within each category all relevant tax planning areas are outlined chapter by chapter, with reference to legislation and case law.

This new edition is updated to include:
- Further details in relation to the unified immoveable property regime for non-resident landlords and changes to the rules for overseas corporate landlords of UK property and their tax obligations in respect of UK rental income.- Changes to rules relating to withholding tax on payments of interest and royalties made to EU resident associated companies following Brexit.- Changes to SDLT rates and Multiple Dwellings Relief consultation.- Updates to the capital allowances legislation, including ‘full expensing’ from 1 April 2023 and new rules in respect of capital allowance eligibility for plant and machinery for use primarily within a freeport or investment zone tax site following the UK’s departure from the EU- Changes to the capital gains tax compliance for non-corporate taxpayers disposing of UK land.- Updates to the VAT Option to Tax notification process.- The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) rules including changes to the CIS penalty regime and HMRC’s increasing powers to amend unsupported CIS deductions on a real time basis.- Details of the domestic reverse charge rules for building work.- Changes to the conditions for Business Asset Disposal Relief.- Changes to Principal Private Residence relief rules, including final exempt period of ownership and lettings relief.- Updates to HMRC’s guidance on what constitutes an unallowable purpose for loan relationship purposes

A digital version of this title is available as part of our online tax resources. Contact our sales team to ask about access - onlinesales@bloomsburyprofessional.com
Kes
Authors: Forrest David
Published: March 2024

Ken Loach’s 1969 drama Kes, considered one of the finest examples of British social realism, tells the story of Billy, a working class boy who finds escape and meaning when he takes a fledgling kestrel from its nest.

David Forrest’s study of the film examines the genesis of the original novel, Barry Hines’ A Kestrel for a Knave (1968), the eventual collaboration that brought it to the screen, and the film's funding and production processes. He provides an in depth analysis of key scenes and draws on archival sources to shed new light on the film’s most celebrated moments.

He goes on to consider the film’s lasting legacy, having influenced films like Ratcatcher (1999) and This is England (2006), both in terms of its contribution to film history and as a document of political and cultural value. He makes a case for the film's renewed relevance in our present era of systemic economic (and regional) inequality, alienated labour, increasingly narrow educational systems, toxic masculinity, and ecological crisis. Kes endures, he argues, because it points towards the possibility for emancipation and fulfilment through a more responsive and nurturing approach to education, a more delicate and symbiotic relationship with landscape and the non-human, and an emotional articulacy and sensitivity shorn of the rigid expectations of gender.
The Praeger Handbook of Play across the Life Cycle
Authors: L’Abate Luciano
Published: March 2024

This volume shows how we play at various ages and stages, and why play is so vital to our wellbeing.

Most American adults have little respect for play, for themselves or, increasingly, for their children. Are we losing anything with this attitude? Yes, says longtime clinical psychologist Luciano L’Abate. In a book that has a message for us all, L’Abate presents research showing that play, as one scholar put it, “is not a luxury, but rather a crucial dynamic of healthy physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development at all age levels.”

The Praeger Handbook of Play across the Life Cycle: Fun from Infancy to Old Age, shows how play and playful activities have developed and changed across recent history, and how their necessity has been the subject of changing cultural and educational views and controversies. The book overviews the history of play, summarizes current research and theory, shows how we play at various ages and stages, and explains why that helps us develop into healthy people—physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
The Press, the Rosenbergs, and the Cold War
Authors: Neville John
Published: March 2024

This book is a study of cold war agenda setting in relation to the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg spy case. Its primary interest is with press coverage of the case from 1950 to 1953, although the historical focus of the case extends before and beyond those years. The purpose of the book is not to debate the Rosenbergs' guilt or innocence, but rather to provide a fresh view of the case in its most political terms: news coverage filtered through the dynamics of cold war patriotism. A large sample of U.S. and foreign newspapers and magazines was monitored to determine if the Rosenbergs were victims of sensational pretrial and during-trial newspaper publicity. Neville also determines if the press reported on the claims of a U.S. left-wing newspaper, the National Guardian, that the Rosenbergs were framed by the U.S. government with the complicity of the news media. His conclusions question whether the mainstream press and news media ignore issues of justice for radicals in time of war and political crisis.
A Proslavery Foreign Policy
Authors: Matthewson Tim
Published: March 2024

While the influence of racial policy has long been a factor in American foreign policy, one particularly evident example is U.S. relations with Haiti. The troubled relationship began under George Washington, who authorized the dispatch of arms and ammunition to help the French planters of Saint Dominique, present day Haiti, suppress the black rebellion. Washington's support for the defense of slavery in this regard, proved to be important precedent in the formulation of a proslavery policy in the White House, the State Department, and the Congress. Matthewson explores this stormy legacy and discusses the tension between racial and economic imperatives that would continue to plague relations with the island nation for decades to come.

The policies of Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe would follow lines similar to Washington's, particularly America's nonrecognition of Haiti, which would last until the Lincoln administration. The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 would include a racial exception to the ban on European expansion in the Americas. America even refused to attend the first Pan American Congress of 1826, because Haiti was on the agenda.
Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library
Authors: Adams Helen R.
Published: March 2024

Written by a well-known intellectual freedom advocate, this book is a one-stop source for school librarians on intellectual freedom and privacy issues that blends principles with best practices.

In order to sort out fact from fiction and become effective, critically thinking adults in a global society, children need access to diverse points of view from authoritative sources in their school libraries. This book provides school librarians with easy-to-read guidance on specific aspects of intellectual freedom and privacy, explaining how the core values of the library profession translate into everyday practice. The readings supply current information and targeted, practical advice on a broad range of topics, including privacy and confidentiality in the context of a school library; working with homeless students, English language learners, and other special needs students; challenges to school library materials; filtering issues; and advocacy for intellectual freedom.

Each of the nine chapters begins with an introductory essay examining the topic and concludes with a "key ideas" summary; a list of annotated resources to lead the reader to more information on the individual column topics; and discussion questions. The volume's appendices include the text of the ALA Library Bill of Rights and the Code of Ethics as well as an annotated list of pro-First Amendment and privacy protecting organizations with contact information.
The Psychology of Peace
Authors: MacNair Rachel M.
Published: March 2024

Despite our advances in technology and education, we still live in a world permeated by violence. This introductory textbook in the field of peace psychology addresses the psychological causes of violence and nonviolence, conflict resolution, nonviolent struggle, and the confluence of public policy and private lifestyles.

Just as health providers study disease and its prevention, understanding the causes of violent behavior and how to prevent such behavior is a basic cornerstone for those who are working towards a healthy society. Another parallel: maintaining physical health involves positive practices; similarly, positive nonviolent approaches need to be psychologically understood and encouraged. The second edition of The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction demonstrates what can be learned through the lens of peace psychology, providing a solid foundation in the psychological theories needed for building and maintaining a peaceful society and peaceful individuals.

This second edition incorporates the tremendous amount of new research and subsequent events since 2003, including post-2003 violent and nonviolent revolutions, such as the ongoing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the nonviolent overthrowing of dictators in Tunisia and Egypt. Author MacNair again outlines why application of psychological study to the soundness of decision-making for public policy and to the policies themselves is crucial knowledge, and how applying the study to private practices and even art can help build up a peaceful society.
The Psychology of Peacekeeping
Authors: Langholtz Harvey
Published: March 2024

Langholtz examines how psychology and other social sciences can offer both theoretical explanations and practical applications in the resolution and amelioration of potentially violent international conflicts. Since the end of the Cold War and bipolar ideologies, the international community has been willing to intervene using approaches that are founded as much in psychology as in force and these remedies have not been confined to the violent periods of conflicts. This book examines psychological interventions and issues during three phases of conflicts. First, the book examines measures available in advance of a threatening conflict through early intervention and an examination of ethnopolitical issues, economic problems, and potential diplomatic solutions. Second, psychological facets of peacekeeping are examined: the selection of peacekeepers, psychological ambiguities of peacekeeping, and the numbing that comes with widespread suffering. Finally the book examines the psychological measures available to strengthen a cease-fire, deal with mines and related after-effects of war, encourage reconciliation, and hasten the return to a stable and durable peace.
Read On…Speculative Fiction for Teens
Authors: Kallio Jamie
Published: March 2024

This guide offers exciting new reading paths for students who enjoy fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal themes. With over 350 titles organized into their primary appeal characteristics and scores of thematic lists, librarians and educators will benefit from lists of contemporary selections specifically written for teens.

Interest in teen fiction has grown in popularity in the last decade, especially within the fantasy and paranormal genres. This timely guide is one of the few books on the subject that lists titles that are written specifically for teens.

Read On…Speculative Fiction for Teens features popular, contemporary themes ranging from vampire love and ghost stories to epic fantasy and out-of-this-world science fiction. Each of the five chapters caters to a specific area of interest—story, character, setting, mood, and language—and within the chapter, numerous lists of novels are organized by topic, with the best titles highlighted. Each of the more than 350 listed titles includes bibliographic information and a brief, punchy description.