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Improving the Effectiveness of Data-Driven Learning Management
Authors:   Berlin Technological Academy HI GmbH, Georgenstr. 35 10117 Berlin, Germany, Volkov Alexandr , Otbetkina Tatiana ,   Berlin Technological Academy HI GmbH, Georgenstr. 35 10117 Berlin, Germany, Vidmanova Anna ,   Berlin Technological Academy HI GmbH, Georgenstr. 35 10117 Berlin, Germany
Published: October 2023

Big data represents a significant decision-making tool in educational processes, allowing for not only improvements in the quality of education, but also the formation of effective strategies, allowing users to effectively make decisions based on the results of predictive and prescriptive analytics. In addition, educational data are used to analyze and predict student behaviors and learning outcomes to ensure the high quality of educational programs.Nevertheless, even though educational data offer significant opportunities, there are a few challenges associated with their effective and timely application, such as compatibility, data processing and storage, security, confidentiality, and ethics. This article reports on a study that aimed to determine whether the effectiveness of learning management could be enhanced through the development of a more rigorous academic environment and a stimulation intervention designed for a particular graduate program at a particular university. The study used data from several study groups. It collected qualitative and quantitative data to examine the impact of the environment and the stimulation of 173 students, as well as benchmark group data from 22 students. The results showed that exposure to a more rigorous academic environment with minimized gamification, as well as the application of a stimulation intervention, was successful in improving scores for several metrics. This article indicates the importance of updating and using educational data to enhance learning management, as well as the need to increase knowledge in this area.
Dilemma of Hostage Diplomacy by the Papuan KKB: Perspectives on Supremacy of Law and Humanism
Authors:   Tarumanegara University Faculty of Law, Prianto Yuwono , Marian Marian ,   Tarumanegara University Faculty of Law, Antonio Michelle Linda ,   Tarumanegara University Faculty of Law
Published: October 2023

The issue of separatism remains heavily debated and poses a threat to the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia, specifically with regards to the KKB (Armed Criminal Group) in Papua. Cases of human rights violations committed by the Papuan KKB have been increasingly brutal, leading to their designation as a terrorist group under Terrorism Law 5/2018. The demand for a referendum on Papuan independence, weapon supplies and ransom as conditions for releasing hostages, has generated mixed responses from government institutions and society. This research aims to examine the perspective on hostage diplomacy for ransom in light of the Papuan KKB's terrorist designation, considering both supremacy of law and humanism. The chosen method for this study is normative-qualitative, which involves a descriptive analytical approach. The findings indicate that redefining the actions of the Papuan KKB as terrorism has had a domino effect on law enforcement and measures taken to address the group. In practice, the enforcement of positive law often intersects with the values held in society. Based on the supremacy of law perspective, the ransom system is deemed unacceptable in terrorist hostage diplomacy and is considered contrary to the law. However, the humanistic perspective justifies the use of ransom money to save the lives of hostages. Resolving the complex and multidimensional conflict in Papua can be pursued through a collaborative approach rooted in humanism, sociology, and anthropology.
A demanda presente no jogo é igual para todas as equipes? Análise da Bundesliga temporada 2021-22
Authors: Anon Iago , Scaglia Alcides José , Braga Pereira Machado João Claudio , Calabria Lopes Mariana
Published: October 2023

O objetivo consiste em identificar o grau de explicação do saldo de gols para as diferentes equipes da Bundesliga 2021-2022. Foram coletadas 306 partidas, sendo 34 partidas por equipes. Das variáveis relacionadas à bola, existem 15 variáveis simples e 4 compostas. A organização dos dados ocorreu por equipe e na competição completa. Aplicou-se como tratamento estatístico a Regressão Linear Múltipla no modelo de retrocesso. O conjunto de variáveis explicativas foi selecionado identificando o maior valor de R2 ajustado e VIF inferior a 10. Os graus de associação indicam valores elevados em todos os cenários (<0,750), sendo que todas as equipes analisadas de forma específica apresentam valores maiores quando comparadas a competição completa. Entre as variáveis apontadas como explicativas gols/chute se destaca em 95% das análises realizadas. Chutes de dentro da área e relação chutes/passes foram observados em 63% das análises, enquanto bloqueio/chute do adversário (53%) e a defesa do goleiro (47%) se destacam como as ações defensivas mais frequentes. Conclui-se que o conjunto de variáveis explicativas é específico para cada clube, indicando assim sua singularidade nas demandas do jogo enfrentadas pelas equipes. É importante destacar a necessidade de análises específicas por equipe para compreender melhor as demandas do jogo.
Palavras-Chave: Análise de Jogo; Performance; Análise explicativa; Futebol; Demandas do jogo.
Modeling and Forecasting Exchange Rate Volatility in West Africa using GARCH models
Authors: Dukundane Didier
Published: October 2023

Abstract

This study empirically investigates the nature of exchange rate volatility in the context of West Africa. The study uses daily data on the exchange rates of the West African CFA franc (XOF) in terms of US Dollar. The empirical analysis has been carried out for the period from 13-11-2009 to 18-09-2023, for a total of 5058 observations. We excluded the last 25% of observations in order to evaluate the forecasting accuracy. The exchange rate volatility of the West African CFA franc against the US Dollar is estimated using GARCH models based on normal and student’s t-distribution of innovations. Results show that the ARMA(3,1)-GARCH(1,2) model with student-t distribution is well adequate model to capture the mean and the volatility process of USD-CFA exchange rate log returns.

Keywords: Exchange rates, normal and student-t distribution, ARMA-GARCH.
Children's Social Skills: A Study of The Process of Shaping Children's Early Social Skills by Parents in Indonesia
Authors: Subardhini Meiti , Sakroni Sakroni , Berliana Septyan
Published: October 2023

The background that motivates this research is the many highlights that are focused on the attitudes and behaviour of children in particular and adolescents in general who are considered to have low social skills. This research aimed to find out the process of shaping children's social skills from an early age carried out by parents in Bandung City. A quantitative approach with a descriptive method was chosen in the process of conducting the research. The selection of research subjects was carried out using a non-probability method, namely convenience sampling from parents who have school-age children (elementary and junior high school) who live in Bandung. The data collection method is done through a questionnaire in the form of a questionnaire in digital form (Google form) whose results will be processed with descriptive statistical data analysis techniques. The results showed that the dominant respondents with female gender, as many as 101 people (72.14%), male gender as many as 39 people (27.86%) with various levels of age, education, employment and income. The age of the respondent's child is dominant in the range of 5-10 years, namely 72 people (51.43%), and aged 16-20 years the least (4 people (2.86%)). The results of the empathy aspect score show the results of respondents strongly agreeing (77.86%), the participation aspect shows the results of respondents strongly agreeing (60.72%) and the assertive aspect shows the results of respondents agreeing (65%), all three of which are in the moderate category. From this study, it is expected that there is a need for socialisation about the process of forming or teaching in children and adolescents and the role of the environment outside the family in the formation of social skills.
Politeness Strategies used by Students in Communicating Through WhatsApp
Authors: Ismail Wardah , Ahmad Kamal Mafarhanatul Akmal , Rozman Azram Aina Athirah , Zulkifli Najwa , Johari Nur Liyana
Published: October 2023

Lack of politeness in society has begun to increase irrespective of the interlocutors in the communication process. There have been some concerns pertaining to the way people talk digitally, mainly because in today’s digital world there are massive ways of communication. Hence, certain communicators tend to apply distinct strategies when communicating, especially when using an advanced and instant platform such as WhatsApp. This is due to the differences in the nature of information exchange between the traditional oral and the online written communication. This research was conducted to identify the types of positive and negative politeness strategies used by students in WhatsApp conversations. Positive and negative politeness strategies refer to strategies which are implemented when interlocutors interact with each other regardless of the social distance they share. This research is based on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) theory of politeness. This qualitative research was conducted in several stages. It involved collecting 50 WhatsApp conversations from students. The frequency and percentage of positive and negative politeness strategies were tabulated, and the type of positive and negative politeness strategies used by students in these WhatsApp conversations were identified. The major finding of the study indicates that students demonstrated more positive politeness strategies when sending WhatsApp messages to those they are close to such as family and friends, but used more negative politeness strategies when communicating with strangers. Therefore, this study may impact WhatsApp users particularly students with reference to decency even though this study is limited to only written form of data using WhatsApp application. However, the limitation is not prominent since maintaining politeness or decent manners may come from various platforms regardless written or verbal.
A Preliminary Study of the Levels of Engineering Drawing Teaching of Creativity Practices Teachers in Malaysia
Authors: Ngatiman Suriana Ngatiman , Saud Muhammad Sukri
Published: October 2023

This study was a preliminary study that aim to identify the level of knowledge and understanding of Engineering Drawing (ED) teachers. The area covered creativity, and the level of teachers’ creativity in teaching, which focusing on the domains of planning, implementing, and making evaluations and assessments. It was conducted to review the need to produce a framework for the teaching creativity of ED teachers, as a guide in practicing creative and effective teaching. Respondents were asked to answer 35 questionnaire questions using a five-point Likert scale. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling method, consisting of 30 primary school teachers from nine Technical Secondary Schools throughout Malaysia. Descriptive analysis was performed using SPSS V21 software to report the study in the form of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the study found that the level of knowledge and understanding of ED teachers towards creativity was (mean = 3.64), at a medium level. Meanwhile, the average level of teaching creativity of ED teachers from the aspects of planning, implementing, and making evaluations and creative assessments was at a moderate level. The three domains of creativity practice recorded a mean achievement between 3.71 and 3.79. However, all respondents agreed that a guide and reference in the form of a creativity practice framework for the teaching of ED teachers is needed to be used as a reference by teachers. Therefore, this finding also shows guidance in realizing various Ministry of Education (MoE) policies.
ChatGPT in Academic Writing: A Threat to Human Creativity and Academic Integrity? An Exploratory Study
Authors: Mahama Inuusah , Baidoo-Anu David , Eshun Peter , Ayimbire Benjamin , Eggley Veronic Esinam
Published: October 2023

OpenAI ChatGPT has become the most popular academic writing software due to the kind of responses it gives, being seen as a replacement for much of the daily mundane writing, from emails to even college-style essays. As generative software, ChatGPT has caught the attention of everyone from business and policy stakeholders, signaling a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence. Despite ChatGPT’s popularity and appeal in academic writing, there are fears regarding its consequences for human creativity and academic integrity. The study employed critical literature review analysis to explore the importance of ChatGPT in academic writing, its effects on human creativity and academic integrity, and suggestions for proper adoption and application. In the review process, it was revealed that ChatGPT is important in improving the learning and academic outcomes of diverse professionals and learners. However, the review suggests that the responses or outputs from ChatGPT sometimes are inaccurate and misleading. Therefore, implications for policy and practice were discussed.
Mamíferos de la Reserva Rogitama Biodiversidad: un hogar en rehabilitación en la Cordillera Oriental de Colombia
Authors: Medina Wilderson , Chavarro-Tulcán Ginette-Isabel , Chavarro Roberto , Sánchez Francisco
Published: October 2023

En los Andes orientales de Colombia amplias áreas de robledales han sido reemplazadas por cultivos o ganadería. Algunos propietarios privados han decidido convertir sus predios en reservas naturales privadas al ver las consecuencias después de eventos de deforestación. Una de estas áreas es Rogitama Biodiversidad ubicada en el municipio de Arcabuco (Boyacá), la cual se encuentra en proceso de rehabilitación ecológica. Estudiamos la composición de mamíferos como indicador del estado de la reserva después de 40 años de procesos de rehabilitación. Encontramos 22 especies, en su mayoría murciélagos y roedores. Estos resultados reflejan valores de riqueza semejantes a los de otras localidades menos intervenidas de la Cordillera Oriental y sugiere avances en la recuperación de la funcionalidad ecosistémica en Rogitama. Consideramos que Rogitama es un ejemplo de la recuperación vegetal que ha facilitado el regreso de mamíferos silvestres a áreas que han sufrido procesos de defaunación.
Results of a Pilot Study of Health Awareness, Trust in Health Professionals, Preferences, and Opinions About Healthcare Among a Sample of Adults
Authors: Grechushkina Natalya A.
Published: October 2023

Health literacy and awareness, trust in healthcare workers and healthcare system are im-portant factors in health-related decision-making. The aim of the study was to assess health awareness and the level of trust in health profession-als, to identify prevailing opinions and preferences in health services, and to define possible links between these parameters and demographic indicators among a sample of adults.
Features of Self-Assessment Index of Attitude Toward Personal Health in Young Students
Authors: Polyakova Olga B. , Bonkalo Tatyana I.
Published: October 2023

Partial lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic and difficulties in restoring social ties in the post-pandemic period led to noticeable changes in health awareness and attitudes toward personal health among young students. The goal was to identify the features of the self-assessment index of attitude toward personal health in students in the COVID and post-COVID periods.
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Risks and Opportunities
Authors: Alikperova Natalya V.
Published: October 2023

Today, one of the primary drivers of global economic growth is digital transformation. Artificial intelligence tools, cloud solutions and telemedicine technology seem to be critical components in the growth of different economic sectors, including healthcare. Like other developed countries, Russia believes that artificial intelligence can enhance access to high-quality and affordable medical care. The relevance of this topic is further supported by the President of Russia’s recent statements delivered at the opening events of health facilities around the country, where he emphasized the importance of incorporating artificial intelligence into all aspects of healthcare, including management, medicine, patient care, to ensure technological sovereignty. However, along with the obvious advantages, digital technologies particularly artificial intelligence, represent certain risks that are to be eliminated in order to achieve the core goal of improving the quality and accessibility of medical care.
La porosidad de la relación barrio-cárcel: un estudio de caso en dos prisiones chilenas
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Brander Francisca , Sanhueza Guillermo ,   Departamento de Trabajo Social, Loyola University Chicago,   Departamento de Trabajo Social, Universidad de Chile
Published: October 2023

Las cárceles han llamado la atención de la sociología al ser una institución dentro de la sociedad y, al mismo tiempo, comportarse como una sociedad en sí misma, con sus propios códigos y normas. Sykes la llamó “sociedad de los cautivos”, por cuanto asume que los procesos de adaptación tenían que ver con aspectos endógenos de la propia prisión y no con características exógenas, como las trayectorias de las personas encarceladas o los barrios de los que provienen. Esta investigación, realizada en dos cárceles chilenas usando una metodología cualitativa, analizó cómo se conforman los roles entre internos, para explorar la vigencia de lo señalado por Sykes. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que: (i) las relaciones entre internos se caracterizan por fuertes asimetrías de poder y (ii) los roles y funciones están marcados por lo que ocurre en los barrios de proveniencia, lo que sugiere que en el siglo XXI barrio y cárcel tienen fronteras porosas. Finalmente, discutimos las implicancias de esta porosidad para repensar los programas de reinserción.
The contradictory relationship between security and human rights
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Arbeláez Villegas Luis Carlos
Published: October 2023

Security and human rights have a contradictory relationship. The crux of the problem lies in the tension that exists between the different approaches to security and the protection of human rights in different contexts and periods, in which fear plays a fundamental role. This review article describes how the public security, citizen security and human security perspectives can be manipulated so that they do not fulfil the objective of guaranteeing human rights and citizen freedoms and actually end up promoting the violation or limitation of these. In other words, these approaches exhibit the oppositional logic that states that what is gained in security is lost in rights, a perspective which ignores the dynamics that should accompany democratic regimes, where security is not an end in itself, but rather a means by which the state and its institutions can guarantee the effective enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties.
Impacto del proceso electoral 2021 en los homicidios dolosos en México: un análisis a través de series de tiempo interrumpidas
Authors:   Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencia y Tecnología. México, Sumano Rodríguez José Andrés , Jiménez Sánchez Fernando ,   Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencia y Tecnología. México
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación analiza el impacto del proceso electoral 2021 en los niveles de homicidios dolosos. Se utilizaron series de tiempo interrumpidas para evaluar los cambios en el nivel y tendencia de los homicidios dolosos a partir del inicio del proceso electoral. Se analizaron los casos de tres estados de la república: Chihuahua, Sinaloa y Guerrero. Los grupos de control fueron conformados con los casos de los estados de Coahuila, Durango y Oaxaca. Los resultados muestran que el proceso electoral no derivó en un cambio estadísticamente significativo en las tendencias y/o nivel de los homicidios dolosos, pero sí es posible observar un aumento de homicidios dolosos un mes antes de la elección en cada uno de los casos. En otras palabras, aunque los cambios en los homicidios dolosos no son sostenidos, el mes anterior a la elección sí muestra un incremento significativo de este delito.
Factores dinámicos asociados a la reincidencia de menores infractores en España y Portugal: revisión sistemática y metaanálisis
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Munera-Luque Kenia Melissa , Buitrago-Ordóñez Jennifer ,   Universidad del Magdalena,   Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar ICBF, Muñoz-De la Rosa Johan Eduardo ,   Universidad del Magdalena, Obispo-Salazar Kelly ,   Universidad del Magdalena, Larrota Castillo Richard ,   Universidad de Investigación y Desarrollo
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo analiza la evidencia empírica que aportan los estudios sobre la influencia de los factores dinámicos asociados a la reincidencia criminal de menores infractores dentro del contexto español y portugués. La búsqueda de los términos Juvenile delinquency* OR juvenile offenders* AND recidivism* OR Risk factors * se realizó en las bases de datos Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of science, Dialnet, Scielo y ProQuest. Aplicados los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, de un total de 105 653 artículos, se seleccionaron 20 para análisis cualitativo y 3 para incluir en el metaanálisis. El estudio permite concluir que los factores dinámicos con mayor capacidad de predicción son la educación, la relación con el grupo de pares, el tiempo de ocio, la familia y el consumo de SPA.
Erken Dönem Travma Deneyiminin Flört Şiddeti Mağduriyeti Yaşayan Kadın Üniversite Öğrencileri Üzerindeki Etkisinde Savunma Mekanizmalarının Aracılık Rolü
Authors: ATEŞ Sümeyye , KAKIRMAN MOROĞLU Aygül
Published: October 2023

Erken dönem travmalarının yetişkinlikte birçok ruhsal sorunun veya şiddet davranışlarının belirleyicisi olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu makale çalışmasında; erken dönem travma deneyiminin flört şiddeti mağduriyeti yaşayan kadın üniversite öğrencileri üzerindeki etkisinde savunma mekanizmalarının aracılık rolü araştırılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu İstanbul’da lisans ve üzeri öğrenimine devam eden 303 kadın katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin toplanmasında Romantik İlişkileri Değerlendirme Ölçeği (RİDÖ), Çocukluk Çağı Ruhsal Travma Ölçeği (ÇÇRT), Savunma Biçimleri Testi-40 (SBT-40) ve araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanmış Demografik Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırma; erken dönem travma deneyimi, savunma mekanizmaları ve flört şiddetine maruz kalma arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmeyi amaçlayan ilişkisel tarama modeline göre tasarlanmış betimleyici bir çalışmadır. Araştırma sonuçları özetlendiğinde; erken dönem travma deneyiminin flört ilişkisinde maruz kalınan şiddeti, ilkel savunma mekanizmalarını ve nevrotik savunma mekanizmalarını yordadığı; kullanılan ilkel savunma mekanizmalarının ise flört ilişkisinde maruz kalınan şiddeti anlamlı düzeyde yordadığı belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte erken dönem travma deneyimi ile romantik ilişkilerde flört şiddetine maruz kalma arasında ilkel savunma mekanizmalarının aracılık rolü doğrulanırken, nevrotik ve olgun savunma mekanizmalarının aracılık rolü doğrulanmamıştır. Araştırma sonuçları ilgili literatür çerçevesinde tartışılmış ve yorumlanmıştır.
Avanzar hacia la armonización, articulación y prosecuciones en el campo ocupacional de la Actividad Física en Chile
Authors: Pena-Baeza Alonso , Delgado-Leal Cristóbal , Vásquez-Macaya Daniela , Verdejo-Tamayo Carolina , Arroyo-Jofré Patricio , Kameid-Zapata Constanza , Espoz-Lazo Sebastián , Negrete-Peña Rodrigo , Farías-Valenzuela Claudio
Published: October 2023

Puntos destacables:Se presenta un mecanismo de la economía que explica la emergencia de diversas profesiones en el campo ocupacional de la Actividad Física.Se invita a la política pública a articular, armonizar competencias y saberes entre las profesiones asociadas al campo ocupacional de la Actividad Física.
Theodore Metochites
Authors: Polemis Ioannis , Smyrlis Kostis , Stanković Vlada , Sode Claudia , Shea Jonathan , Vernon Clare , Polemis Ioannis , Wood Jamie , Cosentino Salvatore
Published: October 2023

The statesman and scholar Theodore Metochites was one of the most important personalities of the fourteenth-century Byzantine Empire. A close advisor to the emperor Andronikos II and restorer of the famous monastery of Chora in Constantinople, Metochites left various writings including orations, poems, essays and commentaries on classical and religious texts, in which he discusses the numerous problems that troubled him and his contemporaries, such as the decline of the state and the tension between public life and that of the philosopher.

In this book, Ioannis Polemis provides the first in-depth study of Metochites’ oeuvre, revealing the complex way he represented the authorial self to critique the politics and mores of his day, whilst at the same time shielding himself from potential criticism. Polemis details the way Metochites deftly manipulated figures and tropes from classical antiquity and early Christianity to justify his role in public life, which was traditionally shunned by scholars in the pursuit of ‘logos’. The book provides unique insights into one of the late Empire’s most important figures, as well as more widely deepening our understanding of classical reception in Byzantium and the social, political and intellectual climate of Constantinople in the fourteenth century.
Stephen Colbert
Authors: Andronik Catherine M.
Published: October 2023

This book explores how comedian Stephen Colbert's satiric views of American life have captured the imagination of viewers around the world—and sharpened these individuals' own critical interpretations and opinions on current events.

Stephen Colbert may be "just a comedian"—one not all audiences find funny, especially among those who have been mercilessly lampooned by him—but there is no arguing that the condescending, bombastic, and largely ignorant pundit he plays on Comedy Central has brought awareness of current events and political happenings to a substantially larger portion of the American population.

The only available biography on Stephen Colbert, this book examines his life story and details how he became one of the most influential people on current American culture. Beginning with coverage of Colbert's childhood, the chapters discuss his education, highlighting his interest in drama; describe his introduction to the world of comedy; review his contributions as a "correspondent" on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart; and focus on Colbert's accomplishments and antics as the star of his faux news program that debuted in the fall of 2005, The Colbert Report.
Food Insecurity
Authors: Schanbacher William D. , Uy Whitney Fung
Published: October 2023

This comprehensive and authoritative all-in-one resource examines the issue of food insecurity in the United States, including the various economic, social, political, and cultural factors that drive the problem.

Social welfare agencies, schools, food banks, and other organizations have all put forth efforts to combat food insecurity, but it remains a serious risk for millions of poor Americans today. Food Insecurity: A Reference Handbook examines why that is the case.

It begins with a history of food insecurity in America, dating back to the country's origins, through to the Great Depression, and into the present day. It also delves into the problems and controversies related to food insecurity, such as urban food deserts, substance abuse issues, and income inequality. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of food insecurity in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. Finally, the perspectives chapter allows a broad range of voices to be heard, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise.
Abolition Movement
Authors: Upchurch T. Adams
Published: October 2023

This powerful narrative tells the triumphant story of the men and women who spent their lives and fortunes trying to abolish the institution of slavery in the United States.

The practice of African slavery has been described as the United States’s most shameful sin. Undoing this practice was a long, complex struggle that lasted centuries and ultimately drove America to a bitter civil war.

After an introduction that places the United States’s form of slavery into a global, historical perspective, author T. Adams Upchurch shows how an ancient custom evolved into the American South’s peculiar institution. The gripping narrative will fascinate readers, while excerpts from primary documents provide glimpses into the minds of key abolitionists and proslavery apologists. The book’s glossary, annotated bibliography, and chronology will be indispensable tools for readers researching and writing papers on slavery or abolitionists, making this text ideal for high school and college-level students.
Carrie Underwood
Authors: Hackett Vernell
Published: October 2023

In this book, follow the career of Carrie Underwood as she goes from the American Idol competition to worldwide celebrity.

Carrie Underwood: A Biography follows the singer from a small town in Oklahoma to the stages of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. Along the way, fans will read about this girl-next-door's decision to compete on American Idol and her subsequent triumph there, about her first recordings in Nashville and her platinum albums, and about her sold-out concert tours with superstars like Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban.

But the book isn't only about Underwood as a celebrity. It is also about how she uses that celebrity to do good works, including speaking out for the Humane Society of the United States, participating in a song that benefited Stand Up For Cancer, doing public service announcements for the Do Something youth organization, and touring for the USO.
Celeb 2.0
Authors: Burns Kelli S.
Published: October 2023

This volume looks at how the new capabilities of Web 2.0 are changing the worlds of celebrity fandom and gossip.

With Ashton Kutcher’s record-breaking “tweeting” more famous than his films, and Perez Hilton actually getting more attention than Paris, the actress often covered in his blog, the worlds of celebrity celebration and online social networking are pushing the public’s crush on the famous and infamous into overdrive. Celeb 2.0: How Social Media Foster Our Fascination with Popular Culture explores this phenomenon.

Celeb 2.0 looks at how blogs, video sharing sites, user-news sites, social networks, and message boards are fueling America’s already voracious consumption of pop culture. Full of fascinating insights and interviews, the book looks at how celebrities use blogs, Twitter, and other tools, how YouTube and other sites create celebrity, how Web 2.0 shortens the distance between fans and stars, and how the new social media influences news reporting and series television.
Che Guevara
Authors: Harris Richard L.
Published: October 2023

This concise biography of the world famous revolutionary Che Guevara provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive account available of his remarkable life, tragic death, and enduring political legacy.

Che Guevara is one of the most controversial and iconic figures in recent memory and is still a hero to many. Che Guevara: A Biography provides a balanced and engaging introduction to the famous revolutionary leader. Based on original research, the biography reveals how Che's early life prepared him for leadership in the Cuban Revolution. It also explores his revolutionary activities in Africa and Bolivia, as well as the circumstances surrounding his tragic death on October 9, 1967.

More than just a record of events, the book cogently examines Che's contributions to the theory and tactics of guerrilla warfare, his ideas about imperialism and socialism, and his enduring political legacy. It includes original information on the 1997 discovery of the hidden remains of his body and on the celebration of his life and ideals by the socialist regime in Cuba. And it looks at the reasons why leftist political leaders, movements, and governments in Latin America and the Caribbean still pay homage to this charismatic man.
Culture and Customs of Tanzania
Authors: Otiso Kefa M.
Published: October 2023

This book provides a fascinating, up-to-date overview of the social, cultural, economic, and political landscapes of Tanzania.

In Culture and Customs of Tanzania, author Kefa M. Otiso presents an approachable basic overview of the country's key characteristics, covering topics such as Tanzania's land, peoples, languages, education system, resources, occupations, economy, government, and history. This recent addition to Greenwood's Culture and Customs of Africa series also contains chapters that portray the culture and social customs of Tanzania, such as the country's religion and worldview; literature, film, and media; art, architecture, and housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender roles, marriage, family structures, and lifestyle; and music, dance, and drama.
Daily Life during African American Migrations
Authors: Phillips Kimberley L.
Published: October 2023

This book examines the century-long migration of African Americans who moved within the South after the Civil War and then left to settle permanently in other regions, irrevocably altering the political, social, and cultural history of the United States; and considers these movements within the broader historical, political, and cultural context of the African Diaspora.

Daily Life during African American Migrations focuses attention to the everyday social, cultural, and political lives of migrants in the United States as they established communities far away from their former homes. This book examines blacks' labor and urban experiences, social and political activism, and cultural and communal identities, while also considering the specificity of African Americans' migration as part of their long struggle for freedom and equality.

The author merges information from black migration studies, which focus on the internal movement of African American people in the United States, with African Diaspora studies, which consider peoples of African descent who have settled far from their native homes—either voluntarily or through duress—to document how these immigrants and their children create new communities while maintaining cultural connections with Africa. The stories of the nine million African Americans who collectively left the South between 1865 and 1965—and the millions more who left the Caribbean and Africa—not only document this long history of migration, but also present compelling human drama.
Daily Life in Elizabethan England
Authors: Forgeng Jeffrey L.
Published: October 2023

This book offers an experiential perspective on the lives of Elizabethans—how they worked, ate, and played—with hands-on examples that include authentic music, recipes, and games of the period.

Daily Life in Elizabethan England: Second Edition offers a fresh look at Elizabethan life from the perspective of the people who actually lived it. With an abundance of updates based on the most current research, this second edition provides an engaging—and sometimes surprising—picture of what it was like to live during this distant time.

Readers will learn, for example, that Elizabethans were diligent recyclers, composting kitchen waste and collecting old rags for papermaking. They will discover that Elizabethans averaged less than 2 inches shorter than their modern British counterparts, and, in a surprising echo of our own age, that many Elizabethan city dwellers relied on carryout meals—albeit because they lacked kitchen facilities. What further sets the book apart is its “hands-on” approach to the past with the inclusion of actual music, games, recipes, and clothing patterns based on primary sources.
Daily Life of the Aztecs
Authors: Carrasco Davíd , Sessions Scott
Published: October 2023

Examine the fascinating details of the daily lives of the ancient Aztecs through this innovative study of their social history, culture, and continuing influence, written from the perspective of the history of religions.

Utilizing insights from the discipline known as the history of religions, as well as new discoveries in archaeology, pictorial manuscripts, and ritual practices, Daily Life of the Aztecs, Second Edition weaves together a narrative describing life from the bottom of the Aztec social pyramid to its top. This new and surprising interpretation of the Aztecs puts a human face on an ancient people who created beautiful art and architecture, wrote beautiful poetry, and loved their children profoundly, while also making war and human sacrifice fundamental parts of their world.

The book describes the interaction between the material and the imaginative worlds of the Aztecs, offering insights into their communities, games, education, foodways, and arts, as well as the sacrificial rituals they performed. The authors also detail the evolution of the Aztec state and explores the continuity and changes in Aztec symbols, myths, and ritual practices into the present day.
Daily Life of Women during the Civil Rights Era
Authors: Moon Danelle
Published: October 2023

From the suffrage movement to the antiwar protests during the Vietnam War, women have contributed to the civil rights movement in diverse ways, thereby playing a significant role in advancing social justice and democracy in the United States.

Daily Life of Women during the Civil Rights Era is appropriate for high school students, lower-level undergraduate student researchers, and general readers alike, portraying the civil rights movement in the 20th century through the eyes and experiences of women. Progressive Era reform, suffrage victory, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, feminism, antiwar movements, and identity politics are all covered. The book's seven chapters also explore themes related to citizenship, birth control and reproduction, domestic violence, labor and employment, racism, peace movements, and human rights.
The Euthanasia/Assisted-Suicide Debate
Authors: Pappas Demetra M.
Published: October 2023

This revealing volume explores recent historical perspectives on the modern euthanasia and assisted-suicide debate and the political arenas in which it has unfolded.

Emotional public responses to widely publicized right-to-die and euthanasia cases, such as those revolving around Dr. Jack Kevorkian and Terri Schiavo, highlight their volatile mix of medical, ethical, religious, legal, and public policy issues. The Euthanasia/Assisted-Suicide Debate explores how this debate has evolved over the past 100 years as judicial approaches, legislative responses, and prosecutorial practices have shifted as a result of changes in medical technology and consumer sophistication.

Emphasizing the period from the 1950s forward, the book offers an unbiased examination of the origins of the modern medical euthanasia and assisted-suicide debates, the involvement of physicians, the history and significance of medical technology and practice, and the role of patients and their families in the ongoing controversy. This illuminating exploration of concepts, issues, and players will help readers understand both sides of the debate as viewed by participants.
Food in the United States, 1890-1945
Authors: Elias Megan J.
Published: October 2023

“No American history or food collection is complete without this lively insight into the radical changes in daily life from the Gilded Age to World War II, as reflected in foodways

From the Gilded Age to the end of World War II, what, where, when, and how Americans ate all changed radically. Migration to urban areas took people away from their personal connection to food sources. Immigration, primarily from Europe, and political influence of the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific brought us new ingredients, cuisines, and foodways. Technological breakthroughs engendered the widespread availability of refrigeration, as well as faster cooking times. The invention of the automobile augured the introduction of ““road food,”” and the growth of commercial transportation meant that a wider assortment of foods was available year round. Major food crises occurred during the Depression and two world wars.

Food in the United States, 1890-1945 documents these changes, taking students and general readers through the period to explain what our foodways say about our society. This intriguing narrative is enlivened with numerous period anecdotes that bring America history alive through food history.”
Geronimo
Authors: Stout Mary A.
Published: October 2023

The first biography of Geronimo aimed at the high school and undergraduate student audience, this book provides a balanced account of Geronimo's life in the context of key historical and cultural events of his lifetime.

A revered Apache spiritual and military leader and a recurring figure in pop culture lore, Geronimo was a key figure during the settlement of the American Southwest. He led one of the last major independent Indian uprisings and personified the struggle of Native Americans during westward expansion. Geronimo: A Biography explores the life of this legendary leader, a man who has become an icon of the courageous—and doomed—struggle of the Native Americans.

This biography follows Geronimo's life from his traditional Apache upbringing to his final days as a celebrity prisoner of war. It discusses the historical and social forces at work during the period, including Native American traditions and lifeways. It also shows how Geronimo's surrender in 1886 marked the end of the traditional Native American way of life. No longer free to roam the lands of their forefathers, Indians faced a future of captivity and a struggle to maintain their identity and traditions.
Health and Wellness in the Renaissance and Enlightenment
Authors: Byrne Joseph P.
Published: October 2023

Examining a 300-year period that encompasses the Scientific Revolution, this engrossing book offers a fresh and clearly organized discussion of the human experience of health, medicine, and health care, from the Age of Discovery to the era of the French Revolution.

Health and Wellness in the Renaissance and Enlightenment compares and contrasts health care practices of various cultures from around the world during the vital period from 1500 to 1800. These years, which include the Age of Discovery and the Scientific Revolution, were a period of rapid advance of both science and medicine. New drugs were developed and new practices, some of which stemmed from increasingly frequent contact between various cultures, were initiated.

Examining the medical systems of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the colonial world, this comprehensive study covers a wide array of topics including education and training of medical professionals and the interaction of faith, religion, and medicine. The book looks specifically at issues related to women's health and the health of infants and children, at infectious diseases and occupational and environmental hazards, and at brain and mental disorders. Chapters also focus on advances in surgery, dentistry, and orthopedics, and on the apothecary and his pharmacopoeia.
The History of Costa Rica
Authors: Rankin Monica A.
Published: October 2023

Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation.

The History of Costa Rica provides a thorough, straightforward narrative of a Central American country that has become increasingly more visible since the end of the 20th century. Written for students and the general reader, this book covers the nation from its pre-Colombian origins to the present day.

This chronologically organized volume documents the area's earliest inhabitants, then moves on through the colonial period, the process of nation-state formation in the 19th century, the volatile period of liberal reform, and the era of civil war and its aftermath. More recent times are also explored, including the role of Costa Rica in the Cold War, the peace process of the 1980s, and the development of the strong tourism industry that flourishes today. Among the prominent themes running through the book are the unique historical development of the country, the importance of its democratic tradition, and Costa Rica's role in a global context.
The History of Iran
Authors: Daniel Elton L.
Published: October 2023

This comprehensive survey of Iran's historical development covers everything from its origins in ancient empires to its status as a modern nation-state.

Iran is a vast country with a storied, ancient past, a great diversity of cultures and ethnicities, and a location in arguably the most unstable area of the world. Iran's history over the last two centuries—developing as a modern nation-state, freeing itself from foreign domination, and asserting its influence in both the region and the world—has been particularly fascinating.

This title gives an overview of Iranian history written for a general audience. It is intended to acquaint readers with the important events and personalities that have shaped that long history. In this second edition of The History of Iran, the author has thoroughly revised the original content and has added two new chapters, one of which is dedicated to Iran in the 21st century. Particular attention is paid to explaining the forces that led to the revolution of 1979 and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the controversies of its domestic and foreign policies.
The History of Puerto Rico
Authors: Flores Lisa Pierce
Published: October 2023

This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-day standing as a thriving economic force in Latin America with a unique and ever-evolving relationship with the United States.

Drawing on dramatic recent developments in research, The History of Puerto Rico offers the most up-to-date and fully realized exploration of the island’s past for students, travelers, and general readers alike.

The History of Puerto Rico ranges from the earliest indigenous settlements to the reign of the Taino, from the centuries under Spanish control through more than 100 years of life under the U.S. flag. Insightful and authoritative, the book helps readers understand the history behind Puerto Rico’s complicated contemporary political status, its unique relationship with the United States, and the current efforts of Puerto Ricans to reclaim their indigenous and African heritage, leverage their bilingual culture for economic gain, and celebrate their cultural and artistic achievements.
Kanye West
Authors: Schaller   Jr. Robert C.
Published: October 2023

A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man.

Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star's life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man.

Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.