bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ferramentas tecnológicas aplicadas no campo da hanseníase
Authors: Costa Rafael Everton Assunção Ribeiro da , Oliveira Fergus Tomas Rocha de , Veras Vitoria Neris Rebelo , Sousa Juliana do Nascimento , Bezerra Sandra Marina Gonçalves , Calçada Dario Brito
Published: August 2024

Introdução: a hanseníase é uma doença infectocontagiosa causada pela bactéria Mycobacterium leprae, permanecendo importante causa de morbimortalidade em países como Índia, Brasil e Indonésia. Objetivo: realizar um mapeamento sistemático das pesquisas primárias disponíveis na literatura sobre o uso de ferramentas tecnológicas aplicadas no campo da hanseníase. Metodologia: a questão de pesquisa foi: “Quais ferramentas existem para estudo remoto da hanseníase?”. Aplicou-se estratégia de busca específica nas bases PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science, tendo sido incluídos todos os artigos científicos publicados em inglês, português ou espanhol, no período entre 2015 e 2021, e que estivessem no escopo da pesquisa. Os dados foram extraídos com uso de questionário estruturado e avaliou-se o risco de viés dos estudos incluídos. Resultados: a metodologia empregada permitiu a seleção de 15 artigos científicos. Predominaram estudos realizados no Brasil, na Índia e na Indonésia, indexados no PubMed e publicados entre 2020 e 2021. Os estudos avaliados mostraram o uso de ferramentas tecnológicas na hanseníase nas mais diversas plataformas, com resultados promissores para a saúde primária, condução dos casos e pesquisa. Contudo, ainda de forma incipiente. Conclusão: este mapeamento sistemático indica a necessidade de mais estudos, com maior robustez, acerca do uso de ferramentas tecnológicas no enfrentamento da hanseníase em nível de saúde e pesquisa.
The Effectiveness of Social Safety Nets in Reducing Extreme Poverty
Authors: Andile Sentle
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study sought to analyze the effectiveness of social safety nets in reducing extreme poverty.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the effectiveness of social safety nets in reducing extreme poverty. Preliminary empirical review revealed that social safety nets, including cash transfers, food aid, and public works programs, were effective in providing immediate relief to impoverished populations and improving their living conditions. These programs significantly contributed to increased access to essential services such as education and healthcare. However, their impact on long-term poverty reduction and economic mobility was limited due to their inability to address the underlying structural issues of poverty. The study emphasized the need for a more integrated approach that combines social safety nets with broader development initiatives to enhance their overall effectiveness and address both immediate and long-term poverty challenges.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Protection Theory, Human Development Theory and Capability Approach may be used to anchor future studies on social safety nets in reducing extreme poverty. The study recommended integrating social safety nets with broader development initiatives to create a holistic approach to poverty reduction. It emphasized the importance of improving program design and targeting to ensure that benefits reached those most in need and were tailored to local contexts. Adequate funding and efficient administration were deemed crucial for the success of these programs, along with fostering sustainable economic opportunities to promote long-term self-sufficiency. Additionally, the study called for enhanced monitoring and evaluation, addressing the root causes of poverty, and promoting interdisciplinary research and collaboration to improve the effectiveness and impact of social safety nets.
The Influence of Social Media on Judicial Independence
Authors: Kwame Douglas
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study sought to analyze the influence of social media on judicial independence.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the influence of social media on judicial independence. Preliminary empirical review revealed that social media exerted considerable pressure on judicial processes, potentially compromising judges' independence due to increased scrutiny and criticism. It found that misinformation and sensationalism on social media significantly eroded public trust in the judiciary, leading to distorted perceptions of judicial fairness. Judges were often influenced, consciously or subconsciously, by social media discourse, affecting their decision-making processes. The study highlighted the need for ongoing attention and research to understand and mitigate these influences, ensuring the preservation and strengthening of judicial independence in the digital age.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Silence Theory, Media Dependency Theory and Spiral of Silence Theory may be used to anchor future studies on judicial independence. The study recommended developing comprehensive guidelines for judges' social media engagement to maintain impartiality, and emphasized the need for further research into the psychological impact of social media on judges. It advocated for judicial education and training programs focused on digital literacy and stress management, and suggested establishing institutional support systems for judges facing social media pressures. Additionally, it recommended proactive engagement of judicial institutions with the public through social media to build trust and counteract misinformation. Continuous research and monitoring of social media's impact on the judiciary were also advised to adapt and implement effective strategies proactively.
The Evolution of Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age
Authors: Katleho Aïchatou
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This study sought to explore the evolution of intellectual property rights in the digital age.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the evolution of intellectual property rights in the digital age. Preliminary empirical review revealed that the digital age has significantly transformed the landscape of intellectual property rights, necessitating adaptations to traditional IP frameworks to address new challenges such as digital content piracy and unauthorized distribution. It was found that while digital technologies, like blockchain and NFTs, offer potential solutions for enhanced IP protection, existing laws often fell short of addressing the complexities introduced by these advancements. The study highlighted the need for harmonized international standards and ongoing adaptation to effectively manage and protect intellectual property in the rapidly evolving digital environment.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory of Technological Determinism, Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) Theory and the Theory of Legal Realism may be used to anchor future studies on the evolution of intellectual property. The study recommended several strategies to address the evolving challenges in intellectual property rights due to digital advancements. It suggested the adoption of technologies like blockchain for better IP management and the need for improved international cooperation to address cross-border enforcement issues. Additionally, it advised policymakers to harmonize IP standards globally and support innovations in IP protection technologies. The study also emphasized the importance of education to enhance awareness of digital IP rights and recommended legal reforms to update existing laws to better suit the digital age.
The Evolution of Employment Law in the Gig Economy
Authors: Anan Kirabo
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The general objective of the study was to explore the evolution of employment law in the gig economy.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the evolution of employment law in the gig economy. Preliminary empirical review revealed that traditional employment laws were insufficient for addressing the unique needs of gig workers, who face significant gaps in legal protections and benefits. The rise of gig work exposed flaws in existing legal frameworks, which were designed for permanent, full-time employment and fail to accommodate the flexible and often precarious nature of gig jobs. It was determined that existing laws needed substantial reform to better protect gig workers while maintaining the flexibility that defines gig work, emphasizing the need for updated legal frameworks that reflect the realities of modern employment.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Theory of Precarious Work, Flexicurity Theory and the Labor Market Segmentation Theory may be used to anchor future studies on the evolution of employment law. The study recommended several key reforms to address the shortcomings in the legal framework for gig workers. It suggested developing hybrid employment models that combine traditional benefits with the flexibility of gig work, reforming legal classifications to better fit gig work patterns, and enhancing regulatory frameworks to be more adaptive to technological and market changes. The study also advocated for promoting worker representation, implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of reforms, encouraging international collaboration for harmonized regulations, and launching education and awareness initiatives to inform gig workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. These recommendations aimed to create a more equitable and effective labor market for gig workers.
Intellectual Property Rights in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Nyaboke Yvonne
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The general objective of this study was to explore Intellectual Property Rights in the era of Artificial Intelligence.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to Intellectual Property Rights in the era of Artificial Intelligence. Preliminary empirical review revealed that the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the landscape of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), presenting both opportunities and challenges. It highlighted that traditional IP laws are increasingly inadequate to address the complexities introduced by AI-generated content, necessitating a rethinking of existing frameworks. The study emphasized the need for recognizing AI's role in the creation of new works and inventions and the importance of developing balanced approaches to protect both human and AI contributions. Ethical considerations, such as accountability, transparency, and fairness, were also deemed crucial in ensuring responsible AI use. Overall, the study called for a comprehensive and proactive approach to integrate AI into IPR, ensuring robust protections while fostering innovation.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Technological Determinism Theory, Innovation Diffusion Theory and Legal Realism Theory may be used to anchor future studies on Intellectual Property Rights in the era of Artificial Intelligence. The study recommended revising existing IP laws to explicitly include AI-generated content and inventions, clarifying criteria for authorship and inventorship. It suggested expanding theoretical frameworks to accommodate AI contributions, emphasizing the collaborative nature of human and AI creativity. Practical measures, such as enhanced cybersecurity and legal safeguards for AI-generated trade secrets, were advised. Policy-wise, the study advocated for international cooperation to harmonize IP laws concerning AI. Developing ethical guidelines for responsible AI use and implementing education programs to inform stakeholders about AI and IP implications were also recommended. These measures aimed to create a balanced IP framework supporting innovation while protecting the rights of all stakeholders.
A Review on A Study of Meta-Analysis of Research Methods in Intellectual Property
Authors: Dr. Pradeep V  , Srujan K M  , Srusthi P S  , Srikanth Raju  , Sri Deeksha
Published: August 2024

Intellectual property (IP) research crosses numerous fields and requires a variety of approaches for thorough investigation. This meta-analysis examines the many research approaches used in intellectual property studies to understand current trends, their benefits, and limits. We examine quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches to intellectual property research using a comprehensive literature review. Quantitative tools, such as surveys, econometric analysis, and patent data examination, predominate in empirical research, delivering robust statistical insights. Qualitative approaches, such as case studies, interviews, and content analysis, provide nuanced insights into intellectual property phenomena while contextualizing quantitative data. Mixed-method techniques combine these methodologies, resulting in triangulated perspectives and increased explanatory power. These approaches' strengths stem from their versatility, which allows for specialized research in a variety of IP scenarios. However, limitations include methodological constraints, data availability, and ethical problems, which necessitate careful interpretation. Emerging trends highlight the impact of technology, interdisciplinary collaboration, and globalization on intellectual property research. Case studies demonstrate methodological applications in various IP sectors, ranging from digital rights protection to cultural heritage preservation. Data access, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary integration remain challenges, necessitating collaborative efforts to develop methods. This meta-analysis provides a road map for future IP research, emphasizing methodological diversity, technological integration, and ethical rigor in dealing with the numerous dynamics of intellectual property
Chen Zai-Heng: Close Reading of a Literary Chinese Text
Authors: Виногродская Вероника Брониславовна , Лютик Екатерина Валерьевна
Published: August 2024

Десь представлены материалы одной из глав книги для чтения по вэньяню на материале сюжетной прозы о об отношении людей к иньским духам гуй . Рассказ о Чэнь Цзай-Хэне включен в сборник «Семь глав туши из золотого кувшина» ( Цзинь ху ци мо ) драматурга и литератора Хуан Цзюнь-Цзая (1826-1895). Подробный разбор текста осуществляется посредством: 1) различные представления текста оригинала; 2) грамматический комментарий к языковым единицам разного уровня - иероглифы цзы, словосочетания и фразы (синтагмы) цзюй, 3) лексический и грамматический комментарий в сочетании с подстрочником. Также для лучшего понимания и большего удовольствия приводится литературный перевод текста. Пособие предназначено для тренировки навыков чтения на вэньяне с возможностью самостоятельного использования, а в качестве антологии может быть полезно интересующимся темой сверхъестественного в китайской традиционной культуре, вне зависимости от степени знания языка.

The materials presented here are from a chapter of a thematic reader in wenyanwen stories about dealing with the gui - malevolent yin spirits. Chen Tszai-Heng is part of the collection Seven Chapters of Ink from a Golden Inkpot ( Jin Hu Qi Mo ) by the playwright and writer Huang Jun-Zai (1826-1895). The text is analysed using: 1) three varying representations of the original text; 2) lexical and grammatical commentary to linguistic units of different levels - characters zi , collocations and phrases ju 4; 3) lexical and grammatical commentary blended into a “word for word” interlinear translation. A literary translation of the text is also included for better understanding and enjoyment. This thematic reader is designed to help students to improve their reading skills in wenyanwen It can be used as a self-study textbook by students with a certain language level, it may also be useful for anybody as an anthology on the supernatural in Chinese traditional culture, regardless of their Chinese proficiency.
Modern Chinese Fiction Movie: from Teenager Space Rangers to Adult Scientific and Social Problems
Authors: Исаев Александр Сергеевич
Published: August 2024

За последние 2-3 года китайская кинофантастика совершила мощный рывок и стала успешно конкурировать с голливудскими фантастическими кинолентами. В Поднебесной кинофантастика в течение длительного времени считалась подростковым жанром, поэтому кинопроизводители, ориентируясь преимущественно на детскую аудиторию, снимали многочисленные телесериалы о космических рейнджерах, которые борются с космическими монстрами. Другим традиционно популярным жанром стала фэнтези - сказочная фантастика о великих воинах, которые противостоят злым колдунам и темным силам. Сегодня отношение к фантастике в корне изменилось, и прежде всего - к самой сложной разновидности жанра, к научной фантастике. Появились киноленты, в которых, сохраняя присущую жанру НФ зрелищность, добавляют к контенту такого кино проблемность и порой острую социальную направленность и актуальность. Китайский кинематограф повзрослел, отточил мастерство и получил великолепную литературную базу - романы и повести писателя Лю Цысиня, которые показали, что китайская фантастика вполне сформировалась и научилась искать ответы на общечеловеческие вопросы.

Over the past 2-3 years, Chinese fiction movie industry has made a powerful leap forward and began to compete quite successfully with Hollywood fiction films. For decades science fiction movies were seen as a teen genre In China, so filmmakers were targeting children's audience and produced numerous TV series about space rangers fighting monsters. Fantasy also became a traditionally popular genre, with fairytales about great warriors who oppose evil sorcerers and dark forces. Today, the attitude towards fiction movies has radically changed, which is particularly evident in science fiction, that constitutes the most complex type in the genre. New movies are visually spectacular as in earlier Sci-Fi, but often address serious social issues, raise complex social problems. Chinese cinema has become more mature and has an excellent literary base now. The novels and stories of Liu Сixin, a prominent Chinese science fiction writer, show that this genre is fully formed and able to seek answers to universal philosophical questions.
China's First Acquaintance with Logic: Difficulties in Translation
Authors: Кварталова Наталия Леонидовна
Published: August 2024

В статье речь пойдет о первых попытках познакомить Китай с логическим наследием Европы, представленным в то время в основном трудами Аристотеля и его последователей. Первыми переводчиками этих текстов были миссионеры-иезуиты Маттео Риччи, Джулио Алени, Франциск Фуртадо и их единомышленники из числа китайских ученых. Будут рассмотрены два аспекта этих многогранных трудов: 1) выбор исходный сочинений для перевода; 2) специфика перевода логических понятий на китайский язык. Кроме того, уделим внимание дальнейшей судьбе логических идей из переведенных текстов.

He article will focus on the first attempts to acquaint China with the logical heritage of Europe, represented at that time mainly by the works of Aristotle and his followers. The first translators of these texts were the Jesuit missionaries Matteo Ricci, Giulio Aleni, Francisco Furtado and their fellow Chinese scholars. Two aspects of these multifaceted works will be considered: 1) the choice of the source works for translation; 2) the specifics of translating logical concepts into Chinese. In addition, we will pay attention to the further fate of logical ideas from the translated texts.
Pesquisar em devir sem-teto para afirmar os acontecimentos e ocupar mundos
Authors: Machado Paulucci Eric , Domeneghetti Badia Denis
Published: August 2024

Essa escrita se apropria dos efeitos de uma dissertação de mestrado para trazer ao mundo o que pode uma pesquisa que afirma os intempestivos da vida, tratando-os como brechas para alterar os sentidos da investigação com a educação matemática. Diz de um pesquisar que não poderia acontecer à parte dos processos de (des)subjetivação que atravessam sua autoria e seus intercessores. Nesse sentido, é o encontro com as narrativas do povo Sem-Teto, suas lutas e alguns devires que ocupam uma pesquisa acadêmica para operar e desterritorializar espaços. Bricolagem? Qual? Pesquisa bibliográfica em modo cartografia? Etnomatemática? Que pesquisa etnográfica? Antropologia da/na Educação Matemática? Come e cospe. Recorta e cola. Inverte. Antropofagia? Importa aqui a aprendizagem envolvida no delírio da metria realizado na luta pela desmercantilização dos espaços urbanos e como isso pode florescer em outros contextos antes não imaginados. Pesquisar em devir sem-teto não é um manual, é antes, um projeto de vidência que sussurra aos ouvidos dos professores outros modos de fazer matemática.
Luke’s Characters in their Jewish World
Authors: Read-Heimerdinger Jenny
Published: August 2024

Jenny Read-Heimerdinger explores the characters of Luke-Acts in order to situate them in the Jewish world to which they belong.Through a close reading of the Greek text, she argues that Luke emerges as a person thoroughly steeped in a Jewish view of Scripture, familiar with a range of associated oral traditions; and that taking account of the Jewish features allows new insights into the way that the author situates events and characters firmly within the history of Israel, before the Church was a separate institution or religion. Read-Heimerdinger proposes that such a view of his work implies an addressee capable of understanding what he received and that one eminently qualified candidate is Theophilus, the high priest in Jerusalem 37-41 and brother-in-law of Caiaphas.

The Jewish perspective of Luke’s two volumes is more visible in forms of the text not used for modern translations, notably that of Codex Bezae and the early versions, which are rejected by the editors of the Greek New Testament on which translations are based. Read-Heimerdinger draws on the analysis of the variants of the Greek text analysed in her previousLuke in his Own Words(2022), in a manner more accessible to readers unfamiliar with Greek. The variant readings make use of a sophisticated knowledge of Jewish exegetical techniques that would generally be discarded by later generations of Christians but which are increasingly being recognized by NT scholars, in line with Jewish historical studies of Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism. Seeing the characters of Luke-Acts through Theophilus' eyes brings exciting insights and a fresh understanding of the author’s message.
Galatians
Authors: Tuckett Christopher M.
Published: August 2024

For over one hundred years the International Critical Commentary has had a special place amongst works on the Bible. This new volume on Galatians brings together all the relevant aids to exegesis - linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary and theological - to enable the scholar to have a complete knowledge and understanding of this New Testament book. Tuckett incorporates new evidence available in the field and applies new methods of studies. No uniform theological or critical approach to the text is taken.
A Siberian History of Soviet Film
Authors: Damiens Caroline , Morfee Adrian
Published: August 2024

This book delves into the representation of the indigenous "Peoples of the North" in Soviet cinema and TV from the 1920s to the 1980s. It traces their evolving depictions, which shifted between portraying them as backward and in harmony with nature, reflecting the Soviet Union's evolving perception of modernity.

Caroline Damiens combines a detailed analysis of key works such asTymancha’s Friend(1969),The Most Beautiful Ships(1972),Tracking the Wolverine(1978) andWhen the Whales Leave(1981), with primary sources like press articles, archives, and interviews, to reveal how these cinematic portrayals were created and negotiated, providing insight into the concepts of progress and authenticity in the Soviet context. She emphasizes the role of indigenous individuals in shaping their cinematic image, both in front of and behind the camera, highlighting the works of lesser-known figures like Suntsai Geonka, Zinaida Pikounova, and Iurii Rytkheu. In doing so, Damiens emphasizes the multifaceted nature of film, where interpretations differ based on the perspectives of those involved.

Using a de-colonial approach and drawing from extensive archival materials, Damiens prompts a re-evaluation of the Soviet cinematic past and present by centering indigenous voices in the narrative. In doing so, she provides a thorough exploration of the intricate relationship between culture, representation, and identity in Soviet cinema.
Sustainable Fashion, Migrants, Embroidery
Authors: Lopez y Royo Alessandra
Published: August 2024

Sustainable Fashion, Migrants, Embroidery: Ateliers of 'Social Integration'tells of community-led ‘solidarity ateliers’ engaged in sewing and embroidery activities which, in the Global North and Global South, are providing a vital alternative to neoliberal and neo-colonial fashion paradigms.

On encountering severalateliers solidaires/sartorie socialiduring her immersive fieldwork, for which she travelled to Morocco and Southern Italy, and contrasting her findings with her knowledge of parallel and analogous initiatives in London, Alessandra Lopez y Royo suggests that despite their different outlook and approach these ateliers can be inscribed within an ever-growing economy of solidarity and sharing.

With a uniquely combined focus on sustainability, fashion and migration, Lopez y Royo examines how the ateliers foreground a powerful social inclusion agenda, encouraging migrants (and refugees) to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and foster communities on a level playing field with locals.

Questioning widely accepted notions of ‘empowerment’ and ‘social integration’, and drawing on her background in archaeology and material culture studies, Lopez y Royo uses micro-studies to illuminate a broader path to a more inclusive, sustainable, and socially conscious industry, presenting a fresh perspective on repurposing and upcycling.

In a world grappling with the need to shift away from fast fashion's wasteful practices, this thought-provoking exploration shows how slow-growth ‘solidarity ateliers’ can challenge the widely accepted notions of both ‘fashion’ and ‘social integration’.
Writing with Students
Authors: Macnaught Lucy
Published: August 2024

Beginning with a review of the theory and pedagogic practices that have been influential in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) contexts, this book examines the practice ofjoint constructionin a genre-based approach to literacy pedagogy.It investigates how teachers guide students to co-construct a text, drawing attention to the contested rationale for teachers taking a leading role when writing collaboratively with their students.

Informed by systemic functional linguistics, the book puts forward an accessible approach to the analysis of classroom discourse that centres on the dynamic mediation of meaning. Through examples of classroom interaction involving international students who are studying EAP, and specifically as preparation for university entrance, it illuminates how classroom metalanguage and the organisation of classroom talk enables teachers to guide but not provide wording; metalanguage also enables students to critique and justify their choices as they ‘try out’ new academic language, modify and improve their writing.
Theatre and Australia
Authors: Meyrick Julian
Published: August 2024

How has Australia developed, culturally? What is the relationship between European theatre and Aboriginal performance? How do the concepts of memory, space, and love intersect and inform all Australian drama?Theatre and Australiais a stark look at the signal contradictions that make up the nation’s sense of self. Exploring how race, gender, and community have influenced Australia’s cultural development, this book reveals the history of Australian theatre as a tussle with questions of identity that can neither be entirely repudiated nor fully resolved. This concise study traverses the narrative of Australian theatre since white settlement, examining some of the main plays and performances of the last 230 years, and illuminating the relationship between European, non-Indigenous, and First Nations drama.
History and Legacy of Isotype
Authors: Burke Christopher , Sandner Günther
Published: August 2024

Based on extensive archival research, this open access book provides a fresh perspective on the early history of Isotype and pictographic communication, with new information about largely unknown episodes throughout its development.

The picture-script Isotype (International System of Typographic Picture Education), previously conceived as the Vienna Method of Pictorial Statistics, evolved through numerous publications and exhibitions in the early 20th century. Christopher Burke and Günther Sandner trace how its development responded to differing cultural and political climates, through a period when the idea of a universal language – an artificial or planned language – was linked to ideas of internationality and democratic planning. This book explores in depth, for the first time, the early picture-statistical work carried out at Austrian institutions during a new era of visual education and communication during and after World War II.

Examining the work of Isotype’s initiators – Otto Neurath, the founding director of The Social and Economic Museum of Vienna, the artist Gerd Arntz, and Marie Reidemeister, who performed the role of ‘transformer’, a prototype of the modern information designer – this book challenges existing conceptions of an enormously influential pictographic language. Richly illustrated throughout with over 60 examples of work by key figures, this book provides a comprehensive history of Isotype and offers critical reflections on its legacy within, and relevance to, contemporary design practice.

The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.
Metropolitan Science
Authors: Higgitt Rebekah , Kilburn-Toppin Jasmine , Moxham Noah
Published: August 2024

Exploring distinctive practices in the artisanal, mercantile, and governmental sites of London,Metropolitan Scienceoffers a new perspective on the development of a scientific culture between the years 1600-1800.

Beginning with the demographics of London in the 17th and 18th centuries, including its attraction of migrants, importance as a centre of empire, and the role of its institutions in government, the authors analyse how and why London was a unique site of scientific activity. Through the use of case studies, such as the Tower of London’s Royal Mint, and the Livery Company Halls, this book examines the city’s sites of exchange for knowledge and practice, and highlights the importance of both public and private spaces.

With exploration of London’s military and colonial history, the authors acknowledge how its port and maritime trade were not only central to growth and protection, but also facilitated the organisation, assessment, valuation, and pursuit of knowledge in the city. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that London corporations produced unique knowledge communities that drew on networks across the city and beyond, and uses a variety of spatial and material approaches to reveal the use, representation, and exchange of practice in these collective settings.
Theatre and Therapy
Authors: Walsh Fintan
Published: August 2024

What is the relationship between theatre and therapy? How has this relationship developed over time, with a new contemporary focus on mental wellbeing? How is therapy put on the couch by theatrical performance?Theatre and Therapy explores the evolution of links between theatre and therapy by considering actor training, theatre in therapeutic contexts, and contemporary theatre and performance practice. The book illuminates some of the connections and frictions between theatre and therapy, drawing on a range of examples that includes theatre performance, documentary theatre, solo performance, comedy, method acting and dramatherapy. This concise study traverses some of the changing interactions between theatre and therapy, and in this revised edition, takes into account shifting attitudes and approaches to theatre as a therapeutically inspired practice and tool.
Green Shipping Contracts
Authors: Rebelo Pia
Published: August 2024

This book applies a contract-governance theory to the implementation of decarbonisation objectives in the international maritime sector.

In doing so, it provides an overview of how the network of contractual relationships that characterise commercial shipping can become effective sites of collaboration between shipping actors to improve upon energy efficiency and CO2 reduction.

To achieve this aim, the book investigates and develops a set of contractual tools that can enable private actors to strengthen their commitments to net-zero targets (whether state-mandated or voluntary) and develop cooperative norms to guide decision-making and contractual interpretation. These mechanisms include contractual clauses and drafting considerations which can secure a desired outcome for contractual performance, thereby managing climate risks and providing adequate remedy where such risks materialise.

In a transnational sector such as shipping, where contracts can exert greater influence on corporate decarbonisation efforts than international regulation, the book challenges the traditional limitations of contract law and calls for a deeper integration of green principles into private relationships.
Bloomsbury Professional Corporation Tax 2023/24
Authors: Chanda Satwaki , Kimber Jacquelyn , Parkes Andrew
Published: August 2024

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scottish Tax online service.
Bloomsbury Professional Capital Gains Tax 2024/254
Authors: Kimber Jacquelyn , Erwood Chris , Wünschmann-Lyall Iris
Published: August 2024

Taking a practical approach to the subject and concentrating on the most commonly found transactions and reliefs, Capital Gains Tax 2023/24 is an invaluable title for those who deal with capital gains tax on a regular basis.

The commentary in this title includes numerous examples, updated to the current tax year, and is cross-referenced to the tax legislation as well as to the HMRC manuals and to other HMRC guidance. As well as being up-to-date with Finance (No.2) Act 2023, new relevant case summaries have been added, including D Lyons (TC8765) (para 5.11) and Coller v Revenue and Customs[2023] UKFTT00212 (TC) (para 5.15)

The commentary is clearly structured with ‘signposts’ at the beginning of each chapter to summarise key topics and ‘focus points’ throughout to highlight important issues, as well as numerous worked examples demonstrating how to apply the main principles in practice.
Bloomsbury Professional Trusts and Estates 2023/24
Authors: Erwood Chris , Wünschmann-Lyall Iris
Published: August 2024

Trusts and Estates 2023/24 is a practical and accessible reference commentary that provides clear guidance on compliance and operation under current law and is indispensable when starting, running or ending a trust, or dealing with a deceased’s estate.

Written by two of the leading experts in this field, this title enables practitioners to gain a better understanding of current tax law so they can confidently organise their clients’ financial affairs in a tax-efficient and compliant manner.

This accessible reference guide has a user-friendly structure with ‘signposts’ at the beginning of each chapter to summarise key topics and ‘focus points’ throughout to highlight important issues, as well as numerous worked examples demonstrating how to apply the main principles in practice.

Content has been updated in line with recent legislation up to Finance (No 2) Act 2023, changes to HMRC guidance, and recent case decisions including Harrison v HMRC, 2023 UKUT 00038 TCC.
Cure
Authors: Lash Dominic
Published: August 2024

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 psychological horror, Cure, follows a detective (played by Koji Yakusho) as he investigates a string of gruesome murders in Tokyo, where each victim has an ‘X’ carved into their neck.

Dominic Lash provides an in-depth analysis of Cure's themes, generic conventions, cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, sound, and legacy. In examining the film's aesthetics he highlights the unique way in which it balances meticulous precision with a persistent and purposeful ambiguity. Lash goes on to situate Cure within its various contexts; firstly, as Kurosawa's 'breakthrough' film following a decade of mostly straight-to-video work and then its position in relation to the J-Horror boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Through a close reading of Cure's key scenes, particularly its final scene, Lash analyses the motivations behind Kurosawa's resistance to a definitive resolution. He argues that, just like its hypnotist antagonist, Mamiya, Cure unsettles some of our basic psychological assumptions. In doing so, he attempts to understand what it is about the film that lingers so disturbingly, long after the credits have rolled.
Encyclopedia of Privacy
Authors: Staples William G.
Published: August 2024

Writing in their famousHarvard Law Reviewarticle of 1890, Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren asserted what many have considered one of the most cherished American values: the right to be let alone. Yet in this post-9/11 world, personal privacy is more threatened than ever. This book provides students and general readers a comprehensive overview of privacy in contemporary America. Included are some 225 alphabetically arranged entries written by more than 100 expert contributors. Entries cover such topics as the USA PATRIOT act, abortion rights, wiretapping, telemarketing, identity theft, DNA databases, Internet and email privacy, and numerous other concerns. Entries cite works for further reading, and theEncyclopediacloses with a bibliography of books, websites, organizations, and films.

New threats to privacy have arisen in the face of competing social, political, and economic demands, rapid technological change, and an intrusive and voyeuristic mass media. Citizens are barraged on a daily basis with stories of corporate data mining, government surveillance programs, identity theft, and computer hacking of personal information. As a result, citizens are becoming increasingly concerned about their personal privacy as well as their privacy rights.

This encyclopedia, the first of its kind, comprehensively overviews various aspects of privacy throughout U.S. history, including significant legal cases, events, laws, organizations, individuals, technology, and terms. With some 225 alphabetically arranged entries written by more than 100 leading scholars and experts in the field, this inclusive and authoritative work will appeal to those interested in both historical and contemporary notions of privacy in the United States. Readers will learn of the significance of technology in today's society, its helpful and harmful effects on citizens' privacy, and what to expect in the future. Entries cite print and electronic resources, and theEncyclopediacloses with a listing of books, organizations, websites, films, and other sources of information.
Religious Celebrations
Authors: Melton J. Gordon
Published: August 2024

This two-volume work presents a comprehensive survey of all the ways people celebrate religious life around the globe.

Religious Celebrationsis an alphabetically organized encyclopedia that covers more than 800 celebratory occasions from all of the world's major religious communities as well as many of the minor faith traditions. The encyclopedia provides a complete reference tool for examining the myriad ways people worldwide celebrate their religious lives across religious boundaries, providing information on numerous celebratory activities never before covered in a reference work.

Offering the most comprehensive coverage of religious holidays ever assembled, this two-volume book covers festivals, commemorations, holidays, and annual religious gatherings all over the world, with special attention paid to the celebrations in larger countries. Entries written by distinguished researchers and specialists on different religious communities capture the unique intensity of each event, be it fasting or feasting, frenzied activity or the universal cessation of work, a huge gathering of the faithful en masse or a small family-centered event. The work spotlights celebrations that currently exist without overlooking now-abandoned celebrations that still impact the modern world.
Research-Based Reading Strategies in the Library for Adolescent Learners
Authors: Bernadowski Carianne , Kolencik Patricia
Published: August 2024

This is THE book for secondary librarians–it is a concise, strategic guide to supporting and enhancing reading comprehension and vocabulary instruction from the school media center.

Research-Based Reading Strategies in the Library for Adolescent Learnersis a one-stop resource for librarians who face the difficult task of trying to offer appropriate reading instruction, need guidance on how to devote more time to reading instruction, need researched-based reading activities to meet modern standards, and are interested in collaborating with classroom teachers to meet the content demands of the curriculum.

Designed to assist school librarians and classroom teachers as they collaborate to help students improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, this book presents nine research-based, best-practice reading strategies for middle and high school use. These approaches blend the strategies with critical information literacy skills, helping teachers address the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning, the Standards for the English Language Arts, and the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. For each strategy, the book presents nuts-and-bolts information, connection to the standards, current research findings, assessment tools, and more.
The School Library Manager
Authors: Woolls Blanche , Coatney Sharon
Published: August 2024

This sixth edition of Library Unlimited's classic school library management text describes new approaches to management and addresses the realities that school librarians face in today's quickly evolving information-based world.

In recent years, nearly all school libraries and school librarians have been targeted for having their funding or staffing cut as a result of reductions in school budgets. How does a newly graduated LIS professional prepare for a career in this volatile environment? How do established librarians and administrators prove their value and necessity to decision makers?

This freshly updated edition ofThe School Library Manageris an invaluable textbook that leads readers through the many essential management tasks and skills required to administer the successful school library program and beyond. It promotes the leadership role of the school librarian in the school and addresses the need for school librarians to provide students with equal access to information. The information presented will not only enable librarians to keep their jobs but also supply specific guidance and inspiration that gives readers the ability to make their positions and libraries undeniably relevant and valuable—and to ensure a path of upward mobility in their LIS careers.
Shapers of the Great Debate on the Great Society
Authors: Bowling Lawson
Published: August 2024

In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson announced his vision of the Great Society, a plan to use the power of the national government to create a better society. Johnson's Great Society was all-encompassing, but the debate about its particulars centered on specific questions dealing with civil rights, poverty, federal aid to education, health care, and the proper role of the national government and its appropriate limitation. This work describes the lives of the individuals involved in these debates and presents their varying perspectives on these issues. Readers will understand how both these individuals' lives and the times in which they found themselves living shaped their political and philosophical views. Biographies include Lyndon Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., Strom Thurmond, and Edith Green. An introductory essay, an appendix of shorter entries on additional figures, and a bibliography are also included.

The Shapers of the Great Debateseries takes a biographical approach to history, following the premise that people make history in the circumstances in which they find themselves. Each volume in this series examines the lives and experiences of the individual's involved in a particular debate through major and minor biographies.