bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NUMERICAL STUDY OF THE GAS DETONATION ATTENUATION IN THE ACETYLENE-AIR MIXTURE
Authors: Bedarev I.A. , Temerbekov V.M.
Published: June 2024

The computational technology was created for modeling the attenuation of a cellular detonation during the interaction of detonation waves with a rigid permeable barrier in flammable mixtures based on the ANSYS Fluent package. The reduced kinetic mechanism of acetylene combustion in air was verified using known experimental data. The interaction of detonation waves with a rigid permeable barrier was simulated. The dependencies of detonation attenuation modes on the geometric parameters of the obstacles were determined. Criteria for successful failure and preventing the re-initiation of detonation were identified. The contribution of the considered geometric parameters of the barrier to the attenuation of detonation is estimated. A comparison of the results obtained for acetylene-air and hydrogen-air mixtures was carried out.
INFLUENCE OF THERMOCHEMICAL NONEQUILIBRIUM ON CHARACTERISTICS OF BOUNDARY LAYER AT FLIGHT IN THE MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE
Authors: Grigoryev Yu.N. , Ershov I.V. , Gorobchuk A.G.
Published: June 2024

In framework on the eN-method, comparative calculations of position beginning zone
of laminar-turbulent transition completed for two points on landing trajectory of
“Pathfinder” spacecraft on surface of the Mars. The calculations used a three-component
model of a thermochemical nonequilibrium mixture CO2=CO=O. The set of frequencies
of spatial disturbances is determined along neutral curves for first unstable modes of
temporary disturbances. The transition Reynolds number Re T was determined from
envelopes of families of the N-factor curves at NT=8. In hypersonic regime at M=12:6,
taking into account the developed thermochemical nonequilibrium leads to a significant
decrease in the static temperature of gas in the lower part of the boundary layer. As
a result, beginning of the zone of laminar-turbulent transition shifts downstream by
approximately 9% compared to case of a perfect gas.
TEMPERATURE FACTOR EFFECT ON PULSATING HYDROGEN COMBUSTION IN A HIGH-SPEED AIR FLOW
Authors: Fedorova N.N.
Published: June 2024

The results of a numerical study of the combustion of hydrogen jets injected into a highspeed air flow before a sudden channel expansion are presented. It is shown that under constant input conditions, a pulsating combustion mode is realized in the channel, which is maintained when the wall temperature increases from 300 to 900 K. An increase in the temperature factor leads to a decrease in the oscillation frequency and amplitude.
COMPARISON OF PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGHLY POROUS MATERIALS DURING THEIR ACOUSTIC AND TRADITIONAL DRYING
Authors: Chesnokov A.E. , Skorokhod K.A. , Zhilin A.A.
Published: June 2024

A comparison was made of drying fine-porous silica gel grains in an acoustic-convective
dryer of the ITAM SB RAS with convective drying in an air atmosphere at normal pressure
and with a residual pressure of the furnace working chamber p = 10 -3 MPa. Changes in the
morphology, structure, specific surface area, total pore volume and mechanical properties
of the original, moistened and dried silica gel grains were recorded. It is shown that
when the acoustic-convective drying mode used in the work occurs, intensive extraction
of moisture from the sample occurs, which is accompanied by dehydration of the grain fragments of grains are observed, macrodefects in the form of chips are found on the
surface of the grains, main cracks are present in the structure of the material, the specific
surface area decreases to 200 m2/g, a decrease in the total pore volume to 0:26 m3/g, or
the absence of pores smaller than 100 nm, the mechanical strength of silica gel decreases
to 96.25%.
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF SELF-LUBRICATING COPPER-NICKEL-GRAPHITE COATING
FABRICATED USING COLD SPRAY
Authors: Shikalov V.S. , Vidyuk T.M. , Lushov A.A. , Usynin S.Yu. , Batraev I.S.
Published: June 2024

Application of self-lubricating Cu-matrix coatings is an attractive way to provide high electrical conductivity and wear performance in contact friction pairs in various areas of modern engineering. In the present work, the structure and properties of self-lubricating copper-nickel-graphite coating deposited on copper substrate using high-pressure cold spray were studied for the first time. The coating was fabricated by spraying dendritic copper and flaked nickel-coated graphite powders mixed in a ratio 70/30 wt.%, which ensured the formation of a lamellar structure. The obtained coating exhibited an attractive combination of hardness (108.8 HV1), coefficient of friction (0.34) and electrical conductivity (43.8 % IACS), which open prospects for its electrical applications.
African Colonial Borders: Fragmentation and Integration, 1960 – 2011
Authors: Monteh René Ngek
Published: June 2024

African borders from its inception were crafted and designed to represent European aspirations. It modes and procedures were precipitous and considered arbitrarily. In the process, pre-existing political groupings were partitioned and distinct pre-colonial groups were brought together. In post-independence Africa, colonial borders metamorphosis to meet new challenges and exigencies. The paper therefore argues that, African colonial borders did not only fragment pre-existing political groupings but also brought different ethnic groups with different cultures, languages and religions together. Evidence is seen through the numerous civil wars, political instabilities, social unrest and secessionist attempts experience in most of the African states after independence emanates due to vague border. The paper concludes that at independence African states have been making formidable efforts through the Organisation of African Union (OAU) and later African Union (AU) and at regional and sub-regional groupings to promote economic, social and political integration of African states. Policies have been adopted by individual states to knit fragmented political groups through economic, political and social integrations.
Impact of Knowledge Management Processes on Competitive Advantage:
The Case of Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Companies in Malaysia
Authors: KIFLIE MAZLAN , LO MAY CHIUN
Published: June 2024

This study examines the effect of knowledge management (KM) processes, specifically knowledge acquisition, conversion, application, and protection, on competitive advantage (CA) within Malaysian Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) companies. Using a pre-tested survey questionnaire, data was collected from 122 MSC companies. The collected data was analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Path analyses results revealed significant and positive associations with CA exclusively for knowledge conversion and application, highlighting the critical role of these KM processes in shaping CA. This study contributes to the KM literature by providing empirical evidence on the impacts of individual KM process capabilities on CA. Practically, this study offers practical insights for industry practitioners, guiding them in the strategic enhancement and sustenance of CA through effective KM processes tailored to the MSC context.
COMPARISON OF ANTIBACTERIAL AND SOME PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF KNITTED FABRICS PRODUCED FROM BAMBOO, COTTON AND VISCOSE FIBER
Authors: Akarslan Kodaloğlu Feyza
Published: June 2024

Cotton, bamboo, and viscose fibers were examined in this study for their suitability in textile production. Bamboo, being a regenerated cellulosic fiber, has gained popularity in the industry due to its ecological properties. Fabrics made from bamboo exhibit comfort, wrinkle resistance, and thermal regulation. Additionally, they possess natural antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable properties, along with high moisture absorption, shine, softness, and UV protection. The study compared knitted fabrics from these fibers, evaluating their water vapor permeability, air permeability, burst strength, water absorbency, abrasion resistance, and antibacterial properties according to international standards. Results showed that bamboo and cotton fibers have similar water vapor permeability, both higher than viscose fibers. Bamboo fiber's air permeability is notably higher than cotton and viscose fibers. Moreover, bamboo's water absorption surpasses cotton and viscose, leading to better sweat absorption. Bamboo fiber also demonstrated superior antibacterial properties compared to cotton and viscose, with higher bacterial eradication rates. Fabrics made from bamboo exhibited higher bursting strength and comparable pilling values to cotton, outperforming viscose. Overall, bamboo fiber demonstrated better air permeability, water absorbency, antibacterial properties, abrasion resistance, and bursting strength compared to cotton and viscose, making it a desirable choice for cool and comfortable textiles.
ANTROPOLOGIA DA MORTE
Authors: Fernandes de Carvalho Junior Eládio
Published: June 2024

Segundo o escritor Wolfgang Iser (1996), a ficção promove duas formas de transgressão; uma de “irrealizar o real”, que serviria para não reproduzir o universo empírico na íntegra, abrindo espaços para reinventar e reivindicar novas ordens. E outra de “realizar o irreal”, onde tudo é possível acontecer, de maneira que o processo de existir e a singularidade se fazem a partir de leis e determinações próprias do autor. Dessa forma, o texto ficcional não deve ser encarado como um texto falso, mas sim como trazendo verdades consigo sob uma perspectiva diferente, em que se cria mundos e personagens imaginários. Certas “verdades” podem ser às vezes muito difíceis de serem encaradas a luz da razão, por isso lanço mão de um texto ficcional, que vai diluir a dura realidade por meio da criatividade, por esse ser um excelente recurso para proteger os sentimentos de informantes e do autor, garantindo segurança e sigilo ao primeiro. Dessa forma, crio um personagem fictício, muito peculiar e inefável, por vezes cômico e questionador, que toma o papel do etnógrafo fazendo uma descrição de um dia em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI), em uma cidade do interior do Brasil. Assim, o personagem funde as fronteiras entre a biopolítica foucaltiana e a tanatopolítica agambiana, bem como a necropolítica de Achille Mbembe, denunciando o genocídio que está ocorrendo no Brasil, tendo como dispositivo uma doença: a Covid19. Ele também questiona os ritos de morte que a doença provoca, acabando com todas as faustas homenagens e honrarias aos mortos, fazendo desaparecer pessoas em um genocídio tão bem estruturado que visa apagar qualquer rastro da existência humana.
O ENFRENTAMENTO À VIOLÉNSIA DOMÉSTIKA NO CONTEXTO DE PLURALISMO JURÍDICO NO TIMOR-LESTE CONTEMPORÂNEO
Authors: dos Santos Filho Miguel Antonio
Published: June 2024

Este texto discute algumas controvérsias que emergem em torno da categoria violénsia doméstika e das práticas de governo que visam combater tal fenômeno no Timor-Leste contemporâneo. Analisando práticas e discursos institucionais de agentes membros de ONGs, sediados sobretudo em Díli, capital do país, apresento alguns contrastes que se estabelecem entre estes e as representações e condutas de autoridades locais pelo interior do país (lideranças tradicionais, chefes de aldeia e chefes de suku). As investidas teóricas aqui propostas, voltam-se para a compreensão das relações e interações dissonantes estabelecidas entre diferentes agentes das esferas formais de justiça – e aqueles que as defendem, como as ONGs – e aqueles que advogam pelo funcionamento dos mecanismos locais de mediação de conflitos e que, ao mesmo tempo, defendem sensibilidades jurídicas (Geertz 1997) dissidentes das do direito positivo.
BLOGUEIRAS
Authors: Rodrigues de Rodrigues Guilherme , Tomaz do Amaral Ribeiro Renata , Alves Trajano Janice , Menasche Renata
Published: June 2024

A emergência do ensino remoto, imposto pelas circunstâncias da pandemia de COVID-19, trouxe novos desafios pedagógicos. Este trabalho apresenta os esforços, projetos, ideias e iniciativas do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Alimentação, Consumo e Cultura - GEPAC, frente a este novo cenário online. Nesse contexto, será mostrado como ocorrem as articulações entre ensino, pesquisa, extensão e divulgação científica a partir do projeto de mídias e redes sociais do Grupo, bem como alguns resultados obtidos com a experiência.
ROLE OF CYTOKINES CHANGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: kapoor Anurag
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) remains a global health threat, demanding attention due to its wide geographic distribution. Immunity to MTB relies on Th1-cell activity, particularly cytokines such as Interferon-γ (IFN-γ), Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) and Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF-β) play crucial roles in protective immunity against MTB. This study delves into the impact of cytokine changes on immune responses and disease progression in the development of pulmonary tuberculosis (pTB). Methodology: This three-year study involved 300 participants, stratified into 100 healthy controls and 200 with pTB. Blood samples were collected, and serum cytokine levels (TNF-α, IFN-γ, TGF-β) were analyzed using ELISA kits. Results: In the pTB group, significant increases (P<0.001) in TNF-α, IFN-γ, and TGF-β indicated infection and inflammation. Males with pTB exhibited higher cytokine levels than controls, a pattern mirrored in females (P<0.001). Among males aged 20-40 with pTB, all parameters increased significantly. Similarly, females aged 20-40 with pTB showed significant elevations. In the 41-60 age group, both genders with pTB had significantly increased levels (P<0.001). Correlation analysis revealed a significant correlation among immunological parameters, emphasizing the impact of age and gender on cytokine changes in pTB. Conclusion: These cytokines are valuable markers for assessing disease activity and inflammation in pulmonary tuberculosis (pTB).
Notes on Urban and Architectural Heritage Conservation of Historic Cores in the Middle East: A Critical Review, Evaluation and Recommendations
Authors: Haddad Naif
Published: June 2024

The historic cores in the Middle East (after this referred to as “ME”) region, a fragmented and thoroughly changed region during the 19th and 20th centuries, have many identities and authenticity challenges. Unfortunately, the rapid development rate, economic and rapid urbanisation, fast population increase, conflicts, lack of appreciation and awareness, and increasing market values gradually replace urban heritage buildings with newer, higher-density identity-less structures. This paper attempts to present the features, obstacles, challenges, and opportunities facing the urban built heritage at the historical cores and the neighbourhood within their physical, cultural and social life in the ME. It analyses questions for maintaining identity and authenticity, the future of traditional physical, technical and functional architectural elements paradigms and their contemporary reinterpretation and rethinking conservation from sustainable technical culture to socio-cultural sustainability. The paper investigates several issues related to the conservation concepts of the urban and architectural heritage in the ME. Special attention is given to the decision-making framework in the conservation practice, the destruction of the traditional urban heritage, and the destruction resulting from the ME region's political changes (modernisation). The focus is to identify, discuss and analyse how to deal with the challenges of maintaining the identity and authenticity of their historic urban cores. Finally, guidelines and framework recommendations are made for possible measures that may be taken for social sustainability.
From Hope to Reality: A Global South Perspective on The Issues of Performing Artists During The Covid-19 Pandemic in India
Authors: Songsiengchai Luxsnai , Sasidharan Abheesh
Published: June 2024

This article explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted artists and practitioners in the performing arts, particularly in Kerala, which declared a medical emergency upon becoming the first state in India to confirm an active case of COVID-19. The results show that online platforms and going digital were essential to keeping Kerala’s theatre activities alive during the year and a half of the pandemic starting from March 2020. Government protocols primarily affected seasonal performing artists and crews, whose economic and creative engagements were most heavily impacted, along with their freedom as artists caught in limbo under circumstances determined by politicians and bureaucracy. The protocols, though sharply restricting live performances, contained no emergency relief for artists with sorely limited sources of income as a result. Recognizing the state’s neglect, Kerala’s performing arts community continues to remain uncertain about its future.
Educação Ambiental frente a Emergência Climática: uma proposta de guia didático para aplicar numa trilha interpretativa
Authors: Pedrini Alexandre  de Gusmão , Hermínio Pereira Junior Félix
Published: June 2024

Resumo: O estado de Emergência Climática afeta negativamente todo o planeta especialmente os países ambientalmente enfraquecidos pelos povos ricos que a causam e lhes oprimem econômica e socialmente. Essa injustiça climática tem que ser enfrentada e resolvida e a educação ambiental crítica possui um farto arsenal teórico-prático para solução dessa problemática. A ampla e urgente capacitação de professores em educação ambiental crítica está prevista nas políticas públicas nacionais para enfrentar problemáticas socioambientais como as mudanças globais climáticas de origem antropogênicas que levam ao estado de Emergência Climática. O presente trabalho contribui para esse contexto, apresentando um guia didático apoiado por material didático para aplicação na trilha da Baleia no Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara no município de Duque de Caxias, estado do Rio de Janeiro. O guia didático está associado ao conteúdo de Biologia que foi formulado a partir de um modelo teórico publicado anteriormente de educação ambiental crítica para ser ministrado em nove pontos interpretativos numa trilha interpretativa com auxílio do aplicativo STRAVA. Esse guia didático foi formulado para aplicar associado a preleção, compondo assim a aula extraclasse de educação ambiental crítica a ser aplicada na trilha interpretativa. A aula contemplou em seu conteúdo programático: a) a interação sensorial dos partícipes com o contexto local; b) a biodiversidade identificada taxonomicamente e com nome vulgar do bioma a Mata Atlântica; c) a diversidade humana com a sua cultura; d) causas e consequências da Emergência Climática e os problemas locais associados a ela. A sua avaliação quantitativa conteudista é feita por meio de questionários pré/pos-teste. A cada aula extraclasse de educação ambiental crítica no enfrentamento à Emergência Climática que é ministrada segue associada às suas respectivas competências e habilidades da Base Nacional Comum Curricular. Concluindo, as bases do guia didático de aulas extraclasses de educação ambiental crítica para trilhas interpretativas com nove pontos interpretativos para abordar as mudanças climáticas globais de origem antropogênicas que provocam o estado de Emergência Climática está disponível para ser utilizado na trilha da Baleia do Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara em Duque de Caxias no estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Palavras-chave: Aula prática de campo. Mudança climática. Educação básica. Educação formal. Roteiro didático.
Prefácio
Authors: Trajber Rachel
Published: June 2024

Este número especial da Revista Internacional Resiliência Ambiental, com o título A Educação Ambiental no Enfrentamento da Emergência Climática é de fato muito especial. Ele nos chega como respostas explicitadas a essas indagações, com abordagens apoiadas em evidências científicas e metodologias que ampliam o aprender a fazer educação ambiental crítica em tempos graves de um novo regime climático.
Temos em mãos uma publicação que contribui para mostrar que a educação ambiental brasileira tem potência para criar comunidades sustentáveis e resilientes – com Educação, Justiça Climática e Bem Viver.
TÜRK HALK KÜLTÜRÜNDE KİBRİTİN YERİ
Authors: Irmak Yılmaz , Ünalan Özlem
Published: June 2024

İnsanoğlunun ısınma ve pişirme ihtiyacını giderme çabasının sonucu olarak üretilen kibrit, zamanla ihtiyacın ötesine geçerek kültürel bir nesne hâline gelmiştir. Halk hekimliği uygulamalarında itdirseği, siğil, göbek düşmesi, bel açıklığı, kulak ağrısı, akrep ve yılan sokması vb. rahatsızlıkları tedavi etmek için kibritten ve kibritin ucundaki kimyasal maddeden yararlanılmıştır. Modern oyuncakların gelişmediği yıllarda kibrit çubukları ve kutuları birer oyun aracı olarak kullanılmış ve geleneksel çocuk oyunlarının bir parçası hâline gelmiştir. Kibrit ile ilgili deyimler Türkçenin anlam dünyasına katkı sağlamıştır. Kibrit kutuları somut ve somut olmayan kültürel unsurların tanıtılmasında ve aktarılmasında önemli araç görevi görmüştür. Çeşitli işlevleriyle bir dönem Türk halkı arasında popüler bir özellik gösteren kibrit kutuları zaman zaman insanların birbirlerine verdikleri hediye çeşitlerinden biri de olmuştur. Kibrit kutularını süslemek ve korumak için örgüden ve çeşitli materyallerden kılıflar geliştirilmiştir. Ateşlemek ve yakmak için kullanılan ve zamanla kendine özgü bir sanayi kolu hâline gelen kibrit, gerek çubukları gerek kutusu gerekse çubukların ucundaki kimyasallar ile halk kültürünün birçok sahasına hizmet etmiştir. Modern ateşleyicilerin ve gazlı çakmakların ortaya çıkmasıyla kibritin kullanımı her geçen gün azalmış ve zamanla kibrit kutuları birer koleksiyon parçası olmuştur.
Redefining Poverty Line: An Analysis
Authors: K. R. Gunasekaran  , L. Priyadharshini
Published: June 2024

According to the World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being and comprises many dimensions. It includes low incomes and the inability to acquire the basic goods and services necessary for survival with dignity. Poverty also encompasses low levels of health and education, poor access to clean water and sanitation, inadequate physical security, lack of voice, and insufficient capacity and opportunity to better one’s life. The main objective of the research is to analyse the current area included under poverty line, analyse if the present poverty class meets the calorie norm and analyse the criteria which has to be included in redefining poverty. The research method followed here is empirical research. The Total number samples collected are 200 which is taken through convenient sampling. The independent variable taken here age and gender. The independent variable is the age and gender. The dependent variables are Redefining, Food not a criteria, Living standard, Income level, Shelter and sanitation facility, Calorie norms, Basic needs. The statistical tool used for this research is correlation analysis and graphical representation. Along with the usage of inferential tools used here is chi-square. Health index of the people in the current scenario will play a crucial role in defining the poverty line. Health service accessible for every citizen of the country would be one of the major factors for defining the poverty line in our country. Through this research we conclude that the poverty-line should be redefined considering health, education, sanitation, education and other intangible factors of human life
Design and Development of Retractable Art Material Case with Compartments
Authors: Rutchil M. Ogaob
Published: June 2024

Organizing, categorizing, protecting, and keeping your art and art equipment are one of the difficult situations of an artist this day. Most people struggle with it at some point or another. One of the biggest reasons it's hard to declutter for many people is simply lack of storage, so this can make organizing items more difficult. The proponents conduct this study to formulate Retractable Art Materials Case with Compartments, made of wood. It is to help improve and easy for the artist organizing their art materials. This product could be adjusted and slide on the both sides to keep the layers accessible. To measure the effectiveness of of the Design and Development of Retractable Art Materials Case with Compartments, the proponents construct the product at Kaskag Brgy. Washington, Surigao City, by the following procedures of constructing Retractable Art Material Case with Compartments
Development and Assessment of Turmeric- Based Hydrogel for Psoriasis Therapy
Authors: Miss. Pradnya N. Valavi  , Prof. Nikam N. V.  , Miss. Gauri M. Sonawane
Published: June 2024

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder impacting millions globally. Standard treatments such as topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and phototherapy often have limited efficacy or cause adverse side effects. Curcumin, a natural compound known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, has shown promise as an alternative treatment for psoriasis. However, the low solubility and bioavailability of curcumin reduce its effectiveness when used orally or topically. To overcome these challenges, a topical curcumin hydrogel has been developed. This review examines the current research on curcumin hydrogel as a treatment for psoriasis, discussing its pharmacological properties, formulation, and the findings from preclinical and clinical studies regarding its efficacy and safety. The evidence indicates that curcumin hydrogel could be a promising alternative treatment for psoriasis, potentially reducing inflammation, aiding wound healing, and enhancing the quality of life for patients. Further research is required to fully understand the mechanism of action of curcumin hydrogel and to optimize its formulation and delivery for maximum effectiveness
Theatre and Class
Authors: Murphy Paul
Published: June 2024

What is the relationship between theatre and class? How has this relationship developed over time, from the age of empire to the advent of social democracy and on to contemporary times? What impact has late capitalism had on the theatre industry? What effect has the reduction of government funding for the arts had on career prospects for actors from working-class backgrounds?

Theatre and Classis a stark look at the evolution of the political economy in Western society. Exploring the historical development of the notions of 'class', as well as the contemporary debates that still surround this issue, this book reveals how the ascending middle class took centre stage in both the theatre and the public sphere.

This concise study traverses the challenging history of 'class' in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and, through a number of case studies, examines 'class' as a performance both in the theatre and in wider society.
Prime-Time Television
Authors: Bensman Marvin R. , Van Dyke Jim , Moore Barbara
Published: June 2024

Television is a unique medium in that both its dramas and its comedies have the ability to tell their stories over real time, with characters developing over years rather than just the two hours allowed in a movie or the few hundred pages of a book. Despite this, very few authors have attempted to look at television from this vantage point.Prime-Time Televisionprovides an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of television. The focus here is on programming: the shows, the producers, the genres, the trends, and the influences. Everyone interested in the questions of why the programs look the way they do, why they're scheduled as they are, why some shows air while others are cancelled, and what has shaped and influenced the shows we see, will want this book.

The chapters are organized chronologically, beginning with an examination of radio's influence on early television, and cover all major developments—technological, aesthetic, and to some extent cultural—in the medium. Concise sidebars cover more concise topics, such as the quiz show scandals, and the introduction of the three-camera filmed sitcom withI Love Lucy, a model that has remained the standard for over 50 years.
Racism in the United States
Authors: Weinberg Meyer
Published: June 2024

This volume represents the most comprehensive book-length bibliography on the subject of racism available in the United States. Compiler Meyer Weinberg has surveyed a wide-ranging group of material and classified it under 87 subject headings, drawing on articles, books, congressional hearings and reports, theses and dissertations, research reports, and investigative journalism. Historical references cover the long history of racism, while the heightened awareness and activity of the recent past is also addressed in detail. In addition to works that fit the narrow definition of racism as a mode of oppression or group denial of rights based on color, Weinberg includes references dealing with sexism, antisemitism, economic exploitation, and similar forms of dehumanization.

References are grouped under a series of subject headings that include Civil Rights, Desegregation, Housing, Socialism and Racism, Unemployment, and Violence against Minorities. Items which do not have self-explanatory titles are annotated, and virtually every section is thoroughly cross-referenced. Also included is one section of carefully selected references on racism in countries other than the United States. Unlike the remainder of the book, this section is not comprehensive, but rather provides an opportunity to view racism comparatively. The volume concludes with an author index. This work will be a significant addition to both academic and public libraries, as well as an important resource for courses in racism, sociology, and black history.
Saddam Hussein
Authors: Balaghi Shiva
Published: June 2024

In July 1979, Saddam Hussein became the President of Iraq. His dictum was simply expressed—power through terror. During the first decade of his presidency, Saddam engaged in three wars: the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and the Gulf War of 1991. After September 11th, the war on terrorism led to the war against Iraq that began in March 2003 and the eventual capture of Sadddam Hussein effecitively ending his rule over the Iraqi people. On April 9, 2003, a handful of U.S. Marines helped a small crowd of Iraqis gathered in Firdos Square to tear down a statue of Saddam Hussein. Since his capture, Saddam has been transferred to Iraqi legal custody and awaits his trial for atrocities committed during his regime.

This biography details Saddam's difficult childhood in Tikrit and his politically influential teenage years in Baghdad with his uncle. His involvement with the Iraqi Ba'ath Party led to his participation in an assassination attempt on then Prime Minister Qassem. In his early political life, Saddam retained the lessons of village life learned in his difficult Tikrit childhood, but they would become enmeshed with his discovery of Ba'athism and pan-Arabism. Once he became President of Iraq, Saddam often ruled with force and a carefully cultivated image throughout the use of visual imagery and books. Though Saddam no longer rules Iraq, the legacy of his reign will likely shape Iraqi history for years to come.
Solving Health and Behavioral Problems from Birth through Preschool
Authors: Benaroch Roy
Published: June 2024

Emory University Pediatrician Roy Benaroch wrote this guide to help parents understand the most common childhood maladies and misbehaviors and know what the best options are for action. Himself the father of three, Benaroch shares the insights of a medically-trained parent, telling us what he would do if his own child developed each malady. The topics addressed range from abdominal pain, ear infections and vomiting to issues with eating, sleeping and toilet training. Benaroch includes the most recent research in each area and shares vignettes from his own practice and his own household.

All parents have faced the frustration of seeing their child sick and not knowing whether to rush to the doctor, offer over-the-counter remedies, or do little and wait to see if the problem passes. So too we have all faced those times when our children seem well but will not cooperate with behaviors involving eating, sleeping, or other activities. Emory University Pediatrician Roy Benaroch wrote this guide to help parents understand the most common childhood maladies and misbehaviors, and know what the best options are for action. Himself the father of three, Benaroch shares the insights of a medically-trained parent, telling us what he would do if his own child developed each malady. The topics addressed range from abdominal pain, ear infections and vomiting to issues with eating, sleeping and toilet training.

Benaroch includes the most recent research in each area, and shares vignettes from his own practice, and his own household. Known widely simply as Dr. Roy, he is also the author ofHow to Get the Best Healthcare for Your Child(Praeger, 2007).
Understanding Educational Reform
Authors: Horn Raymond
Published: June 2024

The only handbook of its kind to bring together materials from a wide range of authoritative works, providing the reader with a comprehensive overview of reform in American education.

Crafted in ten skillfully written chapters,Educational Reformcovers the history, politics, and processes of educational reform and addresses reforms in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Starting with a definition of educational reform and where its far-reaching results can lead, the work goes on to assess the role of the public in educational reform, the educational reform industry, and resistance to reform.

Of interest to school boards and administrators and useful in graduate and undergraduate courses in education, it is written in a conversational tone that brings the subject out of the realm of dry analysis. Readers will benefit not only from the numerous case studies that intersperse the themes discussed, but also from the extensive bibliography of print and nonprint resources (including websites) listed for further study. There is little doubt that the classroom must change to meet the needs of the 21st century—readEducational Reformto learn just how.
Violence in America's Schools
Authors: Thomas R.  Murray
Published: June 2024

The problem of violence in schools has not gone away despite radical reductions in violent crimes throughout the country over the last decade. Students continue to harrass, haze, and harm each other in a variety of ways, disrupting classrooms and whole schools. In the wake of the Columbine massacre, many focused on the worst kind of school violence: deadly assaults with dangerous weapons. But other forms of violence are more persistent, common, and just as destructive in many ways: fighting, sexual abuse, carrying weapons to school, vandalism, and assorted other crimes that happen behind the closed doors of elementary, middle, and high schools across the country. The consequences range from violent victimization and death, to the disruption of learning and fear among student bodies and teaching staffs. Here, Thomas provides a foundation for understanding why the violence occurs, preventing it from happening, and treating both offenders and victims after it happens.

Using scores of case descriptions to illustrate the types of school violence and their treatment in recent years, the author skillfully shows readers how the problem of violence and crime in schools is an insidious issue that cannot go untreated. He offers both tested and proposed methods for dealing with a host of violence issues and a guide to planning treatment of the problem and its associated consequences. He answers the questions: What are prominent types of violence in American schools? What conditions contribute to those types of violence? What methods can be applied in an effort to reduce school violence? Readers will come away from this book with a greater understanding of the scope of violence in America's schools, and the myriad ways of addressing it.
(Out)Classed Women
Authors: Kafka Phillipa
Published: June 2024

Like so many other ethnic groups, Chicanos and Chicanas have suffered from political, social, and economic oppression in the United States. In addition to the problems they endure as a consequence of their ethnicity, Chicanas are further subordinated because of their gender. As women, they are treated inequitably by a culture in which authority is invested primarily in men, to the point that they are relegated to a separate social class. The experiences of Chicanas are presented in the works of contemporary Chicana writers who explore the inequitable power relations that adversely affect these women because of their gender. This book analyzes the representation of these outclassed Chicanas in the works of contemporary Chicana authors.

The first part of the volume treats the major concerns and themes of Chicana writers in terms of the problems caused by inequitable gendered power relations. Some of the writers discussed include Sandra Cisneros, Roberta Fernández, Kathleen Alcala, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Ana Castillo. The second part looks at some of the solutions proposed by Chicana writers in response to inequitable gender roles. The final portion of the volume explores the relationship between Chicanas and other women writers and critics of color, Jewish feminists, and the mainstream feminist movement.
The Adventure of Reason
Authors: Rickman
Published: June 2024

This book is an introduction to the philosophical ideas of Plato, Rene Descartes, Baruch Spinoza, and Immanuel Kant on the role of reason which have contributed to the evolution of sociological thought. Reason, according to Rickman, has a relevance to sociology that has not been explored. Because he is interested in the philosophical reflections which proved influential for understanding the social world, he deals systematically with the four philosophers' central arguments and one or more of their most important and easily available texts. The book's bibliography lists books quoted and referred to in the text and offers suggestions for further reading in the philosophy of the social sciences.
Ambrose Bierce
Authors: Joshi  , Schultz David E.
Published: June 2024

Ambrose Bierce is well known to readers as the author ofThe Devil's Dictionary(1906) and numerous short stories, such as the Civil War tales gathered inTales of Soldiers and Civilians(1891) and the horror stories collected inCan Such Things Be?(1893). But, in his own day, he was best known as a prolific and fearless jounalist, and in the 40 years of his literary career he wrote thousands of articles for newspapers and magazines in San Francisco, London, and elsewhere. Most of the articles and poems that Bierce published in his own 12-volumeCollected Works(1909-12) first appeared in his newspaper columns, as did his celebrated tales. With the growing scholarly interest in Bierce, these contributions are eliciting more attention.

This bibliography is the first to attempt an exhaustive catalog of Bierce's entire body of published work. While the volume includes a chapter of separate publications by Bierce, such as individual books, its most important feature is a chapter listing entries for his contributions to books and periodicals. These entries identify the first appearances of his stories, articles, and poems. An additional chapter lists reprints of his works, and the volume also provides information about manuscript holdings. Joshi and Schultz demonstrate that in addition to being a master short story writer, fabulist, and epigrammatist, Bierce may also have been the leading American journalist of the 19th century.
Basic Research Methods for Librarians
Authors: Connaway Lynn Silipigni , Powell Ronald R.
Published: June 2024

Most library post-graduate programs teach research methods using generic research methods textbooks. However, this ground-breaking textbook covers the basic research methodologies likely to be used by librarians with an orientation to library issues. It also includes basic instructions on writing the research proposal and the research report.
The Basics of Economics
Authors: O'Connor David E.
Published: June 2024

Economics is often viewed as the dismal science, a dry subject with few ready applications to the real world. This concise reference examines the history of economic thought and the dynamic people and movements that shaped the economic landscape of the world, past and present.

It chronicles the rise of modern capitalism and the otherisms, e.g., democratic socialism, communism, and fascism. It explores the expansion of business enterprise and countervailing forces such as the consumer movement and the labor movement. It delves into the world of finance, saving and investing, and the incentives that drive economic activity. It demystifies the complexities of the macroeconomy by explaining the process of economic growth and how the government combats the recurring problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation. It examines the globalization juggernaut, and the whirlwind of cross-border business activity that helps create enormous wealth for some, economic distress for others. It also examines prospects for sustainable economic development and the global poverty reduction strategies underway in global economy. The reference concludes with a frank description of career opportunities in the field of economics, for academic, business, and government economists.
The Caribbean Exodus
Authors: Levine Barry
Published: June 2024

Mexicans, Haitians, Salvadorans, Cubans, Dominicans, West Indians, and Puerto Ricans, among other groups, have all sought to migrate to areas with more economic activity or less political repression than their native countries. Upon arrival in a new country, they face such problems as impersonal bureaucracies, racial prejudice, and job discrimination.The Caribbean Exodusis a welcome study of the historical, cultural, geographic, and economic forces behind these migrations. Examining many regions of the Caribbean, the contributors compare similarities and differences of the migrant experiences, both in their original countries and upon reaching their destinations. This timely book is an essential tool for understanding the complexities of the Caribbean migration and for developing informed and judicious policy.
Church and State in America
Authors: Wilson John F.
Published: June 2024

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The Civil Rights Movement
Authors: Levy Peter B. , Miller Randall M.
Published: June 2024

This book places canonical texts of African American literature in the context of the Civil Rights Movement, a watershed moment in time that framed the composition, publication, and reception of these works. This book examines how literature dovetailed with democratic struggle during the Civil Rights Movement, providing a panoramic view of the era that presents broad developments like segregation side by side with more specific phenomena like New York nightclub singing. The range of important texts covered—including essays, works of literature, and memoirs— provides a breadth of coverage that allows readers to gain a true understanding of the African American literati of the 1940s through the 1960s.

Organized chronologically, the book shows how literary themes and social change pursued parallel tracks during the Civil Rights era, demonstrating how the time period represented in the examined literature reinvigorated the strenuous moral negotiations that determined the nation's identity. It also presents supplemental material that will help high school and undergraduate students contextualize key themes within primary works.
Collection Management for the 21st Century
Authors: Gorman Gary E. , Miller Ruth
Published: June 2024

Collection management is becoming increasingly complex due to electronic access to information, the growth of the Internet, greater reliance on document delivery and resource sharing, and changes in scholarly communication. This professional reference shows how changes in all aspects of collection management will affect future activities in this area and examines the likely value of these changes in the next century. Chapters are written by leading practitioners and academics from around the world, and the volume concludes with a bibliographical essay.

Collection management has always been more difficult to define and more varied in organization and procedures than other library operations, such as acquisitions or automation. Current shifts in emphasis only make this more apparent. The electronic access to catalogs, databases, and full text materials, the increasing importance of the Internet, greater reliance on interlibrary loan and document delivery, and the changing world of scholarly communication all influence how library collections are acquired and managed. Faculty research and academic disciplines are not easily contained within clearly defined boundaries, acquisitions on-demand is on the increase, and document delivery has made patrons less dependent on local collections.

These changes influence policies, but not in any clear or uniform manner, and sometimes against organizational constraints. If local collections are being emphasized less, and access and connectivity more, then selection, evaluation, and preservation are greatly affected. And while cooperative efforts may relieve a library from collecting exhaustively in all areas, needed materials must still be collected and stored somewhere. This professional reference shows how changes in all aspects of collection management will affect future activities in this area and examines the likely value of these changes in the next century. Chapters are written by leading practitioners and academics from around the world, and the volume concludes with a bibliographical essay.
Encyclopedia of Creation Myths
Authors: Leeming Margaret Adams , Leeming David Adams
Published: June 2024

How was the world created? Where did we come from? Why are we here? Since the beginning of time, cultures have devised unique, often complex creation stories to explain the mysterious circumstances of our existence. From Adam and Eve to the Zulu's Unkulunkulu, Encyclopedia of Creation Myths gathers the world's major creation stories into a single, encyclopedic volume.
Crime in America
Authors: Durham Jennifer L.
Published: June 2024

This volume approaches the full spectrum of crime as an issue in American society today, describing trends in various types of crime and the more recent rise of computer- and technology-related crime.

Crime in Americapresents different viewpoints on the control of crime, anti-crime efforts through legislation and community action, and the successes and failures of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dealing with crime in American society today.

A chronology detailing historical developments and significant statistical fluctuations in U.S. crime during the 20th century, important figures in the ongoing anti-crime crusade, legislation excerpts, statistics, annotated print and nonprint resource lists, and descriptions of government and private agencies round out this valuable reference tool.
Cross-Cultural Analysis of Values and Political Economy Issues
Authors: Stepina Lee P. , Volch Dan
Published: June 2024

This review of the literature dealing with management in business in selected countries, and how management is affected by the culture and values of that country attempts to establish a baseline and methodology for developing further empirical studies. The contributors are selected from professional economists and sociologists from the countries discussed. The first part of the work deals with definition of terms and theories that are to be used in the work. The second part of the work deals with individual representative countries in Europe and Latin America, and the third part of the work describes future work needed in the area.