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Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) Methods in Criteria and Alternative Perspectives for Ranking
Authors: Safiesza Qhairani Frilla F. , Sari Laras Mayangda , Yogi M. , Sunarya Alvin Andiran , Farras Muhammad Naufal , Evizal Muhammad Fikri
Published: February 2025

The application of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy - Analytic Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) is used as the main method in conducting the ranking process in the case of choosing a major in the Department of Information System UIN Suska Riau. The perspectives of both methods are applied in two levels of hierarchy, namely on criteria and alternatives. In this experiment, AHP was used to rank the criteria, while F-AHP was used for the alternatives. The results of the experiment show that both have a CR value smaller than 0.1. The rankings obtained in order on the criteria side are RP, PD, MMK, Kindergarten and MAP. On the alternative side, the CRM course is followed by SCM, SIC, DS, ITQ, and ITG. This assessment is based on the calculation of the pairwise comparison matrix of some of the best objects from 10 experiments conducted. The conclusion that can be given is that both methods can be implemented in the case study being worked on and all have a good consistency ratio.
Implementation of Analytic Hierarchy Process Method In the Decision Support System for Selecting Department in University
Authors: Nurhidayarnis Syahida , Putri Anisa , Ismail Raja Zaid Ibnu Zarier , Ginting Meisya Delila Br , Nurrafa Walovi Lestari
Published: February 2025

Every year, high school graduates show a strong desire to pursue higher education. However, many of them experience limitations in choosing a Department or study program, creating the "Wrong Department" phenomenon and facing a serious dilemma. The selection of a Department in the Faculty of Science and Technology is considered a crucial stage in the academic journey. Errors in decision-making not only affect students' career development, but also have implications for their contribution to the progress of society and the world. In this case, a systematic and measurable approach is needed to provide assistance to prospective students in making the right decision in choosing a Department. Decision Support System (DSS) becomes a crucial instrument in overcoming the complexity of the decision-making process. One method that is often applied in DSS is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). AHP helps to explicitize key factors through the formation of a hierarchy of relevant criteria, but in situations of uncertainty, Fuzzy Logic is integrated. Fuzzy Logic allows handling data uncertainty by modeling it as a membership variable in a set. The results of this study show that the most influential criteria in choosing a Department are interest and talent.
Analyzing Customer Sentiment Towards Marketplace Reviews Using Classification Algorithms
Authors: Nabiilah Nabiilah , Rohimah Siti , Loka Septi Kenia Pita
Published: February 2025

Numerous online marketplaces like Shopee and Lazada have been developed in Indonesia due to the rapid growth of e-commerce. The Shopee and Lazada apps link buyers and sellers in transactions to purchase and sell products and services. About 100 million users have downloaded both applications as of this writing. Since releasing these programs, the community has voiced various thoughts and complaints. Based on this, user sentiment regarding the Shopee and Lazada applications on the Google Play Store is determined using sentiment analysis using the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Nave Bayes, and Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms. Data selection, pre-processing, transformation, data mining, and assessment are the five stages of the Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) approach. For each E-commerce application, 2000 reviews were used as the data. With an accuracy of 85.71% for Gaussian-NB modeling for the Lazada dataset and an accuracy of 85.67% for Bernoulli-NB modeling for the Shopee dataset, the Naive Bayes algorithm has the highest accuracy in experiments on each dataset.
Evaluating the Impact of Feature Extraction and Clustering Techniques in Highway Guardrail Classification
Authors: Monteiro Luis Flávio Ferreira , Barbosa Gabriely , Silva Julio Cezar Soares , Ventura Thiago Meirelles , Teixeira Raoni Florentino da Silva
Published: February 2025

This paper presents an approach for the detection of highway guardrails using camera-based systems and advanced machine learning techniques. The proposed methodology combines feature extraction with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), specifically MobileNetV2, ResNet18, and VGG16, and clustering algorithms applied to these features. The effectiveness of the models is evaluated through clustering and classification metrics, with a particular emphasis on using the Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) for forming more cohesive and well-separated clusters compared to K-means. The results indicate that the combination of ResNet18 with GMM provides high accuracy in distinguishing between concrete and metal guardrails, outperforming other tested combinations. This study contributes to the advancement of automatic guardrail detection on highways, providing insights for applications in road asset management.
Defect detection in the textile industry using the YOLOv8 model
Authors: Waiandt Cláudio Alberto , Seibel Júnior Hilário
Published: February 2025

The textile industry plays a fundamental role in the global economy, being responsible for the production of a wide variety of products. Defect detection in this context is a critical aspect as it presents a series of defects that include objects of reduced dimensions and inspection is often carried out manually. This article improves quality control processes in the textile industry by applying the YOLOv8 model to the public AITEX dataset for automated defect detection, representing a technological advance when compared to the YOLOv5 model, both developed by ultralytics. Furthermore, issues such as the architecture and variants of the YOLOv8 model, limitations, parameter optimization and training strategies, as well as model evaluation are discussed. Promising results are presented, reaching an mAP of 85.11%, indicating that YOLOv8 can effectively be used in the context of textile defect detection.
Automated Humidity Control System with Arduino for Indoor Environments
Authors: Viana Filipe Ferreira , Caldeira Jéssica Nayara Fernandes
Published: February 2025

This study proposes the development of an automated humidity control system using Arduino, aimed at maintaining healthy humidity levels in indoor environments, especially during the winter. The circuit was designed and simulated using Fritzing software, integrating a humidity sensor, LCD display, and relay module. After the simulation, the system was assembled with low-cost components and tested to ensure the accuracy of the readings and the efficiency in controlling the humidifier. The results showed that the system is capable of monitoring and adjusting humidity in real-time, promoting energy savings and sustainable operation. The system was integrated into a custom case, ensuring protection of the components and ease of use.
Analysis and Trends for the IT Market
Authors: de Sousa Hiago Henrique , Lima Victor Hugo Nascimento , Ribeiro Moisés José Moreira , Resende Otávio Henrique Lopes , Soares Liziane Santos
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the dynamic landscape of the Information Technology (IT) market, emphasizing key emerging sectors such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the gaming industry. It examines the significant growth and impact these areas have on the industry and professionals, particularly in the context of Brazil. The study highlights the challenges faced by IT professionals, including the need for continuous learning and adaptation to evolving tools and languages. Moreover, the paper discusses the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the IT market, emphasizing the acceleration of digital transformation and the increasing demand for specialized talent. Data from industry surveys are analyzed to provide insights into the trends shaping the future of IT, both globally and within Brazil, where the shortage of qualified professionals remains a critical issue.
Remote Work in IT: Benefits, Challenges and Future Directions
Authors: Escorcer Mariana Rodrigues da Silva , de Queiroz Lucas Dias , Lima Kennedy Oliveira , Passos John Kauan Oliveira , Neiva André Paz da Silva , Soares Liziane Santos
Published: February 2025

This article examines the evolution and impact of remote work, with a focus on the Information Technology (IT) sector. Although remote work gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been practiced and evolved for decades, driven by technological advancements and shifts in organizational practices. The pandemic has accelerated and intensified its adoption, forcing companies and employees to quickly adjust. Currently, as the health crisis and its impacts are no longer in the focus, we are seeing a movement among several companies towards reverting to a hybrid or fully in-office work model. This article explores the history of remote work, its rapid expansion during the pandemic, and the associated benefits and challenges. Remote work brings flexibility, cost savings, and access to a global talent pool, but also introduces difficulties in communication, performance management, and social isolation. The future of remote work will be shaped by continued technological innovation, changing worker expectations, and the ongoing search for an improved work-life balance.
Pediline: Solução SaaS para Gerenciamento de Catálogo e Delivery
Authors: Brener Filipe , Guilherme Yan , Soares Liziane Santos
Published: February 2025

Wearable technology and easy access to the internet have revolutionized various daily tasks, promoting convenience and comfort for users. This work aims to build and document delivery automation software compatible with different business sectors, specifically targeting small towns that do not yet have access to large brand applications. The proposed system is a multi-tenancy SaaS, developed in Java with the support of the Spring Framework. It will offer two user interfaces: one for managers, who will be able to manage products and sales, and another for end consumers, who will have access to an online catalog to make purchases. This paper also explores the impact of the pandemic on the growth of delivery services in small towns and the gap filled by Pediline.
"BioVenture: Desafio Biológico" - Learning Biology Through an Interactive Digital Game
Authors: de Miranda Caio da Silva , Yamanaka Caroline , Bastos Fábio , Oda Álvaro , Sousa Pedro Moises de
Published: February 2025

This article presents the development, application and evaluation of the educational game "BioVenture: Desafio Biológico", created on the Unity platform. The game aims to help students learn science and biology, allowing 7th graders to learn about the impact of human actions on the environment through interactive questions and answers while exploring an open world experiencing ecological imbalance. The game was evaluated through a usability test with children, showing positive results in terms of the learning experience and the effectiveness of the game as an educational tool, promoting effective learning and the development of essential skills.
MathDungeon: A Digital Game as an Educational Resource for Teaching Mathematics to Middle and High School Students
Authors: Lima Victor Hugo Nascimento , Sousa Pedro Moises de
Published: February 2025

This paper discusses the development of an educational digital game, MathDungeon, which aims to provide a more dynamic approach to teaching mathematics in the classroom in a way that assists students in learning. Preliminary results from a public school indicated positive responses, regarding learning, qualifying the game as a potential tool to aid in education, and contributing to debates about the use of digital games in education.
Unknown Huichol
Authors: Fikes Jay Courtney
Published: February 2025

The culmination of 34 years of ethnographic fieldwork and archival research, this book offers ground-breaking insights into fundamental principles of Huichol shamanism and ritual. The scope and length of Fikes's research, combined with the depth of his participation with four Huichol shamans, enable him to convey with empathy details of shamanic initiation, methods for diagnosis and treatment of illness, and motives for performing funeral, deer and peyote hunting, and maize-cultivating rituals.
Earth Resistance for Archaeologists
Authors: Schmidt Armin
Published: February 2025

Earth Resistance for Archaeologists, written by the foremost expert in the field,provides archaeologists with the know-how required to exploit the significant potential of earth resistance methods. A wide variety of possible uses are presented, including cases where earth resistance surveys succeeded in mapping buried archaeological remains that magnetometer surveys were unable to detect. Examples include earth resistance data from many archaeological sites, including in England, Scotland, Nepal, Bangladesh, and more. The archaeological features that can be detected through earth resistance methods are varied, ranging from ditches, pits, and grave cuts to stone and brick foundations, and even include whole landscapes. Whereas area surveys were traditionally the most common earth resistance method, depth profiling and vertical imaging have become well-developed tools that allow electrical depth investigations in three dimensions. Both techniques are described in detail and archaeologists will be able to apply them in their work. Content is equally relevant for environmental investigations.
Aquinas
Authors: Peterson John
Published: February 2025

Aquinas provides an in-depth analysis of basic philosophical concepts in the thought of Aquinas. These concepts include: being, essence, existence, form, matter, truth, goodness, freedom and necessity, knowledge, willing and choosing, and right action. These ideas are approached from an analytical point of view but the analysis is not exceedingly technical, which allows beginners to follow the discussion. Many other works consider only one aspect of Aquinas's thought such as his treatment of persons, his arguments for God's existence, or his theory of truth but Peterson's Aquinas combines readability with both depth and close analysis to give a comprehensive overview of Aquinas's work without sacrificing either accuracy or depth.
Immigration and Xenophobia
Authors: Barbosa Rosana
Published: February 2025

In Immigration and Xenophobia, Rosana Barbosa discusses Portuguese migration to Rio de Janeiro from 1822 to 1850 as a significant aspect of the city''s history. During the first half of the nineteenth century, many Portuguese fled the difficult economic and social conditions in Portugal for better economic opportunities in post-independence Brazil, which was experiencing a boom that was fuelled by such commodities as coffee.

Its retail commercial sector attracted many immigrants from France, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and most especially from Portugal. The arrival of Portuguese migrants was facilitated by the fact that they were mostly well received by the Brazilian government and elite, who wanted to create a "white" nation, while still continuing to import thousands of Africans every year.

Although they were well received by the government, the Portuguese sometimes faced hostility and aggression from the population at large for reasons arising from nationalism and competition for jobs. Despite the presence of this hostility, most Portuguese immigrants in Rio de Janeiro adapted well to their new environment. They married or developed relationships with local people, bought properties in Brazil, and most did not return to Portugal.
Talk Is Cheap
Authors: Crandall Robert W. ,   Leonard Waverman
Published: February 2025

The rapid pace of technological change is placing the world's telephone companies in a very difficult position. Fiber optics cables, wireless telephones, digital signal compression, and sophisticated new switching equipment are lowering the cost of providing service and opening the gates to new competition. At the same time, these new technologies are providing the telephone companies with a wide array of new market opportunities. Unfortunately, their status as regulated carriers makes it difficult to exploit these new opportunities and to fend off competitive assaults on their traditional telephone business. As long as they are regulated, they can be accused of using their monopoly services to cross-subsidize new competitive ventures. But partial deregulation and open entry would be a catastrophe for them unless they were allowed to revise their rate structure.

There is a widespread misconception that the U.S. telecommunications industry has been "deregulated" and that Canadian authorities are following the U.S. lead. In fact, most services remain regulated, even though some markets, such as long-distance services, equipment sales and rentals, and local services, have been opened up. This book reviews the recent changes in the structure of U.S. and Canadian telecommunications industries and the changes in regulatory policy on both sides of the border. The authors analyze the effects of these changes in regulation on telephone rates in both the local and long-distance markets with particular emphasis on the impacts of regulatory reforms and competition on long-distance rates. They use their results to suggest how regulation should be structured to allow competition to replace monopoly on the road to the information superhighway.

The authors contend that for decades misguided regulation of the telephone sector in both Canada and the U.S. denied consumers the benefits of competition, distorted local and long-distance telephone rates, and blocked en
Tried and Convicted
Authors: Cicchini Michael  D.
Published: February 2025

When an individual is accused of a crime he is provided, at least in theory, with numerous constitutional rights throughout the legal process. These constitutional rights, however, are soft and flexible, and are subject to a tremendous amount of manipulation by police, prosecutors, and judges. The result is that these government agents are easily able to bypass, and in fact destroy, our constitutional protections.

This abuse of our fundamental rights is extremely dangerous. Far from being mere technicalities, constitutional rights benefit all citizens, not just the factually guilty, in ways that go unappreciated by most of us. In today’s hyper-vigilant, tough-on-crime climate, many good people from all walks of life find themselves charged with serious crimes for behaving in ways that most of us would be shocked to learn are criminal. For these reasons, it is in all of our interests to ensure strong constitutional safeguards for everyone.

Tried and Convicted explains several individual constitutional rights that are intended to protect us from the vagaries of the criminal justice system, and gives detailed examples of how government agents routinely circumvent those rights. It also exposes the underlying problems that enable government agents to circumvent the constitution, and concludes by offering potential solutions to these problems. Using real life examples throughout, Cicchini provides a wake-up call for all of us.
The Pursuit of Justice
Authors: Sterba James P.
Published: February 2025

The Pursuit of Justice: A Personal Philosophical History is a collection of renowned scholar and philosopher James P. Sterba’s finest works - essays spanning the full spectrum of his illustrious career along with new scholarship on the enduring struggle for justice we face as a society, and as individuals in the modern world. That struggle, or pursuit, may be ongoing, but – as this book details – it has come a long way, and that progress, however frustrating it may be to obtain and secure, is a testament to the work to which scholars like Sterba have devoted their lives and careers.

In Sterba's case, that pursuit begins with an analysis of the concept of desert that is thought to be at the core of justice. It provides accounts of retributive and distributive justice, ands contains a response to the egoist who seeks to undermine any such endeavor. It broadens to include feminist justice, environmental justice, racial justice, and justice for distant peoples and future generations. It is a pursuit that all are invited, even required, to join and make their very own.
Illusions of Paradox
Authors: Campbell Richmond
Published: February 2025

Modern epistemology has run into several paradoxes in its efforts to explain how knowledge acquisition can be both socially based (and thus apparently context-relative) and still able to determine objective facts about the world. In this important book, Richmond Campbell attempts to dispel some of these paradoxes, to show how they are ultimately just 'illusions of paradox,' by developing ideas central to two of the most promising currents in epistemology: feminist epistemology and naturalized epistemology. Campbell's aim is to construct a coherent theory of knowing that is feminist and 'naturalized.' Illusions of Paradox will be valuable for students and scholars of epistemology and women's studies.
Meditations of a Militant Moderate
Authors: Schuck Peter H.
Published: February 2025

Vital center. Radical middle. Amid the red state/blue state divide, is there now space for an iconoclastic militant moderate? In this unusual and remarkably readable collection of short essays on a wide variety of hot-button public issues—race, affirmative action, surrogate motherhood, diversity, immigration, compensation of 9/11 victims, exclusion of gays from the Boy Scouts and the military, the 2004 election, the rule of law in developing countries, the invasion of Iraq, and many more—Yale Law School professor Peter H. Schuck reveals the distinctive sensibility and policy orientation of a militant moderate: pragmatic, reformist, nonideological, empirically minded, and skeptical of many liberal and conservative pieties.
A Nation under God?
Authors: Krannawitter Thomas L. , Palm Daniel C.
Published: February 2025

A Nation Under God? raises the question of why the ACLU relentlessly attacks public expressions of mainstream religious faith. The answer, according to the book's argument, is that the work of the ACLU is informed by a larger political project-modern liberalism-to transform American government and society into an administrative-welfare state. Modern liberalism requires two decisive changes in American politics if it is to be successful: First, the government of limited powers mandated by the Constitution must become a government of unlimited powers and scope. Second, free, self-reliant, and independent citizens must become dependent on and understand themselves as subservient to government. The ACLU's drive to remove religion and morality from the public square advances both goals.

Limited, constitutional government rests on the idea that rights come from God; the power of government should be limited commensurate to the limited purpose of legitimate government: to protect our natural, God-given rights. With God removed from the public square, it becomes much easier politically to argue that government is the source of rights, and that every expansion of government power is tantamount to an expansion of rights.

Further, self-reliant citizens are not in need of and are unlikely to support large government welfare programs. But self-reliancy is largely a function of self-control and moral responsibility. Immoral and irresponsible citizens are incapable of providing for themselves and their families. Driving God and morality out of the public square serves to break down public morality, which in turn creates classes of citizens who are dependent on government assistance and regulation.

Through endless litigation against public expressions of religion and morality and its distorted interpretations of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses, the ACLU reveals its real agenda and its real allegiance, which is not to the Constitution or Bill of Rights, but to a radical liberal ideology that seeks
The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
Authors: Handy Antoinette D.
Published: February 2025

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a popular women's jazz band of the 1940s, has earned a reputation as the 'best all-women's swing band ever to perform.' This revised and updated edition provides fascinating reading for jazz enthusiasts and students of American history, music, and women's history. It is the most comprehensive and objective history of the band to date. Handy documents all sides of the band's controversial story and interviews members of the band. She updates the careers of band members who remained in the music business. Accompanied by an extensive bibliography and many photographs.
ESAs Made Easy
Authors: Cooper Andre R.
Published: February 2025

Learn how to conduct and evaluate a successful Phase I ESA to identify existing or potential environmental hazards and 'special resources' for a subject property. Through its easy-to-follow checklist format and sample ESA, this book shows you everything you need to know about Phase I ESAs, including ESA statement of work, environmental databases, ESA report appendices, ESA process, site history, governmental records, site reconnaissance, environmental hazards, underground and aboveground storage tanks, historic properties and national landmarks, scientific significance, and more.
Machine Guarding Handbook
Authors: Spellman Frank R. , Whiting Nancy E.
Published: February 2025

Machine Guarding Handbook is a must-have reading for safety engineers and managers in manufacturing and other industrial settings who need to incorporate an effective machine guarding safety program, meet OSHA requirements, and protect workers. It provides a basic overview of OSHA's requirements, making compliance easier to achieve, thus preventing the risk of worker injury or mutilation and reducing the occurrence of costly penalties and OSHA audits.

This 106-page book explores and discusses the hazards of unguarded machines, common safeguarding methods, the safeguarding of machines and robots, the importance of guarding, the varying methods of machine guarding, training, inspection and maintenance, and safeguarding techniques. In addition, it provides both regulatory information and the material required to implement a viable machine guarding program.

Special features include a sample lockout/tagout program, checklists, a machine-guarding case study, chapter summaries, and the complete OSHA Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Standards.
Excavation Safety
Authors: Morgan Carl O.
Published: February 2025

Addressing the most common causes of excavation, trenching, and shoring violations, Excavation Safety provides you with the insight you need to ensure compliance and protect workers' lives and company investments. The author provides step-by-step methods for restricting workers from hazardous areas, providing egress from excavations, protecting workers from materials and equipment, selecting competent people to perform self-inspections, and ensuring a protection system is in place.

The first part of the book explains the hazards of the excavation site and the need for safe work practices. The second part contains all relevant OSHA standards as well as extensive notes, annotations, and comments.

You will learn which actions should be taken at each site to eliminate serious injury, work delays, and additional costs. Such actions include evaluating soil conditions and structure, designing support systems to guard against cave-ins, and conducting self audits to detect potential problems. You will also examine pre-site considerations, including educating workers about unmarked, undetected underground utility lines, identifying employer responsibilities, and establishing a training program based on OSHA's model of voluntary training guidelines.

Each chapter includes a content summary for quick reference, and the included case studies provide examples of common excavation errors and the corrective actions required to fix them.
Riding the Windhorse
Authors: Corrington Robert S.
Published: February 2025

In this moving account of his struggles with manic-depressive disorder, distinguished philosopher Robert S. Corrington, creator of the school of ecstatic naturalism, presents a compelling argument for rethinking the nature of this malady. Having inherited the disorder from his mother, a gifted actress who struggled with her own form of it until her death, he developed crucial survival strategies that he recommends to other sufferers. In Riding the Windhorse, Corrington details the latest medical, psychological, and spiritual thinking about bipolar disease; a disorder characterized by extreme mood swings and responsible for many untimely deaths each year. Surprisingly, however, manic-depression is also found in almost all forms of genius and Corrington presents two detailed case studies showing this correlation. Riding the Windhorse represents one person's eventual triumph over a potentially crippling disease by demonstrating how creativity and the quest for wholeness can support the erratic flight of the windhorse of manic-depression.
A Matter of Honour
Authors: Park Yoon Jung
Published: February 2025

The South African-born Chinese community is a tiny one, consisting of 10,000 to 12,000 members in a population of approximately 45 million. Throughout much of the history of this race-conscious country, the community has been ignored or neglected, and officially classed along with people of mixed race or with Indians in the South African category of 'Asiatic'.

Shaped by both external and internal forces, Chinese identities in South Africa are beginning to receive more media and scholarly attention as China's aid, trade, and investment in Africa grow and large numbers of new Chinese immigrants stream into South Africa and other African states. A Matter of Honour examines the shifting social, ethnic, racial, and national identities of Chinese South Africans over time. Using concepts of identity, ethnicity, race, nationalism, and transnationalism, and drawing on comparisons with other overseas Chinese communities, it explores the multi-layered identities of the South African group and analyses the ways in which their identities have altered with each generation. Park's study breaks away from the often narrow enquiries into ethnic and national identity in South Africa, offering valuable new perspectives on this shifting terrain of study.
Comprehending Care
Authors: Pettersen Tove
Published: February 2025

American psychologist Carol Gilligan holds that dominant ethical theories, with their strong emphasis on rights and justice, fail to see how care is an indispensable part of moral life. This failure weakens their credibility as adequate, universal ethical theories. In Comprehending Care, Tove Pettersen investigates whether an ethics of care really does give voice to a normative perspective that traditional moral theory has disregarded. More specifically, she considers whether Carol Gilligan's own theoretical contribution is an ethical theory of care, and if it is likely to contribute to such a revised understanding. Pettersen argues that central elements in a consistent and justifiable ethics of care theory can in fact be extracted from her works, and is an ethics that to some extent challenges traditional ethical theories by revealing some of their ontological and epistemological inadequacies, such as tacit assumptions, unforeseen disturbing implications, and deficient moral categories. Within Gilligan's theoretical stance, Pettersen finds suggestions for necessary revisions to remedy the flawed or deficient understanding generated by traditional ethical theory. She argues, however, that Gilligan exaggerates her general critique of Western moral philosophy, and specifically of the 'justice tradition,' and she exposes how Gilligan's portrayal of this tradition is misguided in places, arguing that accommodating the concerns of justice is a central challenge, yet to be met, for an ethics of care.
Persons and Liberal Democracy
Authors: Barrett Edward
Published: February 2025

Fundamentally, Persons and Liberal Democracy is an explication and defense of classical liberalism. It explains the relatively recent shift in the Church's political theory and, in the process, defends what could be deemed a non-statist form of welfare liberalism. After an introduction, the first chapter contextualizes modern Catholic social thought, explaining how the shift to a nuanced endorsement of liberal economic and political thought was initiated by the pragmatic economic and cultural analyses of nineteenth-century social and liberal Catholics. The next two chapters investigate one fruit of the subsequent re-examination of the relationship of Catholicism to modernity: John Paul's qualified acceptance of liberalism for non-circumstantial, ethical reasons appropriated from within the tradition. While the second chapter details the phenomenological, Thomistic, and theological bases of his ethical premises, the third chapter examines the relationship of these premises to the various aspects of his political theory, particularly his theories of human rights and the complementary roles of the state and civil society in securing these rights. Chapters four and five initiate a dialogue between this analysis of John Paul's social thought and influential political theorists. In the fourth chapter, the dialogue is between John Paul and four Catholic interlocutors: theoconservatives, liberation theologians, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and British distributists. The fifth chapter brings John Paul and Catholic social thought into conversation with communitarian critics of liberalism and evaluates the relationship of recent thought on civil society and federalism to the principle of subsidiarity. Finally, the conclusion highlights his most significant accomplishments and suggests areas for further development.
And Morning Came
Authors: McKenna Megan
Published: February 2025

The Resurrection is the central mystery of believing Christians. Through scriptural exegesis, cutting-edge scholarship, storytelling, and insightful interpretation, And Morning Came reveals that the Resurrection is not a single event but an ongoing experience of God's grace and power in our daily lives.

In this masterful exploration through the Scriptures of the Resurrection, Megan McKenna helps us know each of the Gospel writers, understand the world they lived in, grasp the unique aspects of their Resurrection accounts, and see the connections these accounts have to our lives. Like Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—who wrote their accounts after the life, death and resurrection of Jesus has been experienced and the gift of the Spirit has come to guide the followers of Jesus—we are called to be inspired by this same Spirit and to both see and make real the incarnate God at work in the world from the moment of creation.

In a world suffering from war, terror, fear, and economic hardship, this book is welcomed because it is, as McKenna states, "about living, about dying, about rising, about beginnings and endings and how to live resurrection now . . ." A profound book about hope from one of the most popular Christian writers of our time, And Morning Came is an adventure that appeals to the intellect, the heart, and the soul. Ecumenical in scope, it is a call to discover who we really are in light of God's eternal love and to live our lives to the fullest.
How Can I Be Trusted?
Authors: Potter Nancy Nyquist
Published: February 2025

This work examines the concept of trust in the light of virtue theory, and takes our responsibility to be trustworthy as central. Rather than thinking of trust as risk-taking, Potter views it as equally a matter of responsibility-taking. How Can I Be Trusted? illustrates that relations of trust are never independent from considerations of power, and that the trustee has a moral obligation not to exploit the vulnerability of the trusting person. Asking ourselves what we can do to be trustworthy allows us to move beyond adversarial trust relationships and toward a more democratic, just, and peaceful society.
Legitimacy in the Academic Presidency
Authors: Bornstein Rita
Published: February 2025

How did the 1990s and early 21st century impact the evolution of the college presidency? The legitimacy and performance of higher education were called into question during this period, and respect for some of its leaders declined. An economic downturn and the concomitant change of student enrollment patterns have required presidents to lead in compromised conditions. The new emphasis on financial management and fund raising has opened the job of academic president to those with nontraditional backgrounds. These new presidents must gain legitimacy differently from those of more traditional backgrounds, who are struggling with their own legitimacy challenges. In order to understand legitimacy, Bornstein has spplied theory from the social sciences and higher education literature, proposing five factors that influence presidential legitimacy: Individual, Institutional, Environmental, Technical and Moral. She also proposes six threats to legitimacy: Lack of Cultural Fit, Management Incompetence, Misconduct, Erosion of Social Capital, Inattentiveness, and Gradiosity. In light of these threats, she suggests strategies for gaining and maintaining legitimacy.

This book focuses on the impetus for leading change. Bornstein draws on numberouns sources for a theoretical perspective on the factors associated witht he president's role in creating legitimate change. She proposes a construct of four factors to implement legitimate change: Presidential Leadership, Governance, Social Capital, and Fund Raising. The concepts of transformational and transactional leadership are examined for their ability to facilitatle change. Bornstein finds their effectiveness limited and proposes "transformative leadership", a contextual approach that fits between transformational and transactional leadership in the conceptual continuum. Since presidents are often recruited on the basis of their academic experience, their legitimacy depends on securing resources to strengthen or transform their institution; fund raising is essential. Fina
The Promise of Alliance
Authors: Thomas Ian Q.R.
Published: February 2025

The nature and function of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are uncertain now that the alliance has accomplished its primary objective of defending Western Europe from the perceived Soviet threat. Despite uncertainty about NATO's role in the post-Cold War world, its political and military leaders agree that it can continue to play a vital part in enhancing European security and maintaining international stability. This superb analysis explores the evolving functions and future directions of this unique organization, paying particular attention to the political cultures and goals of its member states. The Promise of Alliance is important reading for students and scholars of international relations, foreign affairs, and political theory.
The Shabbat Elevator and Other Sabbath Subterfuges
Authors: Dundes Alan
Published: February 2025

There are literally hundreds if not thousands of books written about Judaism and Jews, but this book is unlike any previously published. It focuses on the topic of 'circumventing custom' with special emphasis on the ingenious ways Orthodox (and other) Jews have devised to avoid breaking the extensive list of activities forbidden on the Sabbath. After examining the sources of Sabbath observance as set forth in the Old Testament, the New Testament, and rabbinical writings, some of the most salient forms of circumvention are described. These include: riding a special Shabbat elevator, unscrewing the lightbulb in the refrigerator, constructing an eruv (a space extending one's domicile so that objects may be carried outside the home), and relying on the services of the so-called 'Shabbes Goy,' among others. Dundes respectfully analyzes such facets of Jewish characteristics as an undue concern with purity, and a long-established tradition of indulging in nit-picking and argumentation. The resultant picture of Jewish character is drawn from an unusual mixture of religious written texts and oral tradition (jokes and proverbs). The sources range from ancient Israel to works from the twenty-first century. In many ways, it is an authentic and striking Jewish self-portrait that is painted for the very first time in this fascinating volume.
Webs of Power
Authors: Blackwood Evelyn
Published: February 2025

Webs of Power offers a fresh perspective on women in Southeast Asia. Focusing on one rural Minangkabau village, the book provides vital insights into the gendered processes of post-coloniality. The Minangkabau living in West Sumatra are the largest matrilineal group in the world. They have intrigued generations of scholars because they are matrilineal and Islamic. By exploring the contestations and accommodations women and men make with state and Islamic ideologies, Webs of Power discloses the processes at the heart of globalization as well as the complexities of kinship and power in a rural agricultural community. The book challenges conventional thinking about matriliny, showing the prominence of senior women in all aspects of village life.
Wilsonian Statecraft
Authors: Ambrosius Lloyd E.
Published: February 2025

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Women, Body, Illness
Authors: Moss Pamela , Dyck Isabel
Published: February 2025

This provocative and moving work explores concepts of body and space to better understand the daily lives and struggles of women with chronic illness. Moss and Dyck show how such women—coping with associated notions of illness, health, and being female—restructure their physical and social environments through the strategies they choose to accommodate disabling illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Strategies might include disclosing or concealing illness from employers and friends; seeking or rejecting emotional support through old friends and new contacts; and pursuing or resisting specific diagnoses from the biomedical community. Featuring a wealth of original research and personal stories, Women, Body, Illness tells the tales of chronically ill women forging networks of support, redefining themselves, and challenging what it is to be ill.
Human Resource and Contract Management in the Public School
Authors: Marczely Bernadette , Marczely David William
Published: February 2025

Human resource management, an essential part of public school administration, is particularly vulnerable to legal interpretation and challenge. Like all other institutions that receive federal funds, public schools have a unique rulebook that sets the parameters for management, particularly with respect to human resource issues. This authoritative text is an essential resource for administrators. It will help new and experienced managers to navigate the practical and legal concerns likely to affect the many human resource functions including recruiting, hiring, and firing personnel; collective bargaining; staff development; and record keeping and reporting. The insightful discussion of the laws and policies currently structuring human resource management is augmented with examples of forms and procedures to be used in addressing particular hr functions. An Instructor's Manual has been developed to accompany this text.
Image to Word
Authors: Walsh-Piper Kathleen
Published: February 2025

Explore effective ways to teach creative writing using art with an experienced writing teacher whose classroom is in a museum, not a school. You will learn ways to involve and motivate students by using artwork, games, formula poems, and other specific writing exercises. From painting to decorative arts and sculpture, the works selected represent a wide range of historical periods and cultures. Each is presented as a "type" which makes it easy to substitute more readily available artworks in any museum.

Lessons on point of view, stream of consciousness, description, and monologue are developed along with imagination, sensations, and dreams. This guide is a masterpiece of ideas and inspiration that marries the act of writing imaginatively with the art of observation. Includes a CD-ROM featuring a collection of images by known artists.
The Study of the American Superintendency 2000
Authors: Glass Thomas E. , Bjork Lars , Brunner Cryss C.
Published: February 2025

The Study of the American School Superintendency, 2000 is the ninth 10-Year Study of the American School Superintendent commissioned by AASA. This 174-page reference work on the superintendency is the largest and most comprehensive look at the men and women leading our nation's public schools. It includes a wide range of information about and from superintendents, including a close examination of: Superintendents' personal characteristics, professional experience and professional preparation and training, Superintendent/school board relations and other issues affecting education and leadership, Women and minority school leaders, The history of the school superintendent in American public education, And more! The Study of the American School Superintendency, 2000 is a valuable resource for school leaders, aspiring school leaders, and those charged with preparing and supporting school leaders. In 2007, AASA will publish the 10th study of the superintendency. So, we're making room for the new study and offering the 2000 study at more than 70% off! Buy yours now, before it's too late!
Diary of a Dream
Authors: Warner Robert M.
Published: February 2025

Based on unique and previously unpublished sources, this book examines in detail the complex, emotional, and difficult movement to remove the National Archives and Records Service from the control of the U.S. General Services Administration. This struggle began almost from the time the National Archives lost its independence in 1950 and culminated during the tenure of Robert Warner as sixth Archivist of the United States. The story is important to the history of the National Archives but also to those interested in the political process, especially as it applies to educational and cultural institutions. The lobbying, overt and covert, the interplay of professional organizations and archivists, librarians, and historians with the executive and legislative branches of the American government are examined in fascinating detail in this often very personal story. It is a study of high drama, bitter disappointments, and ultimate success.
TSCA Handbook
Authors:   McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP
Published: February 2025

Prompted by important developments that have occurred since the publication of the third edition eight years ago, the newly updated TSCA Handbook provides anyone who manufactures, processes, distributes, or uses chemicals with a comprehensive look at their requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Practical and informative, this ready reference details current regulation under TSCA. It examines the Environmental Protection Agency's program for evaluation and regulating new substances, and it discusses PMN preparations and follow through, inspections and audits, and more.

Developments addressed in this edition include the following: changes to the Inventory Update Rule, new voluntary testing initiatives, new enforcement policies and rules, revised PCB regulations regarding contaminated sites, and increased maximum civil penalties.
Destruction and Reconstruction
Authors: Taylor Richard
Published: February 2025

This highly literate account by the son of President Zachary Taylor follows the author's Confederate commands in all three major theatres of the war, and provides a unique view of the Reconstruction period. "Taylor possessed literary art that approached the first rank."–Douglas Southall Freeman.