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The Love for International Organizations Is Not so Much Logic; It Is Experience
Authors: Blokker Niels 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This brief contribution identifies three main experiences that are at the root of the author’s love for international organizations and their law. First, international organizations law serves a certain finality that is in most cases worthwhile and invaluable. Second, a comparative approach demonstrates that there is unity within diversity within this (sub)field of law. Third, the practitioners and academics in this field share an extraordinary dedication to international organizations and their law, and have become an ‘invisible college of international organizations lawyers’.
Un-Loving International Organizations
Authors: d’Aspremont Jean 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This short essay reflects on the various reactions provoked by the earlier publication by this journal of the article entitled ‘The Love for International Organizations’. It sheds a different light on some part of the argument developed therein while also providing new insights on what a turn to affects and emotions can contribute to the study of the law of international organizations. It simultaneously challenges the idea that international organizations are actual things-in-the-world and invites international lawyers to approach them in a different way.
Poetry in Motion
Authors: Muller Alan 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article examines how Imraan Coovadia’s The Institute for Taxi Poetry uses the taxi industry as a dynamic cultural space to explore intersections of mobility and identity in an alternate post-apartheid South Africa. Drawing on Mary Louise Pratt’s concept of contact zones and Mimi Sheller’s framework of mobility justice, this article argues that Coovadia reimagines the taxi as a metaphorical and literal space where diverse social and cultural interactions manifest. Through a comparative analysis of two central characters—Solly Greenfields and Gerome Geromian—the article highlights differing poetic expressions and scales of mobility. While Geromian’s cosmopolitan approach embodies global mobility, Greenfields’s deeply local focus challenges narrow interpretations of rootedness, reflecting a local scale of mobility and intimate relationship with his environment. The article contends that Coovadia critiques simplistic binaries of local and global by emphasising how these scales coexist and shape individual and collective identities. Ultimately, The Institute for Taxi Poetry reconfigures the taxi and its associated poetry as sites of cultural connection and negotiation, reflecting broader social dynamics and tensions within a post-apartheid context.
Doublets in Hebrew adjective and noun formation
Authors: Laks Lior 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The study examines the criteria that are responsible for competition in noun and adjective formation in Hebrew. I compare two cases where words receive an additional form with no change in meaning. I account for such changes, arguing that they target morphological and semantic transparency between related words and a morphological distinction between lexical categories. Adjectives ending with -an exhibit variation through -i suffixation (daykan~daykani ‘punctual’). This results in two competing forms that can be used interchangeably in the same semantic and syntactic contexts. I argue that such variation occurs mainly in order to avoid polycategoriality. The CaCCan pattern and the -an suffix are typical of agent nouns (saxyan ‘swimmer’) that do not undergo a change (*saxyani (as a noun)). -an ending adjectives receive additional adjectival marking in order to create a morphological distinction between the two lexical categories. This case study is compared to another case, where agent nouns and instrument nouns take an additional form, resulting in polycategoriality, as well as ambiguity. Though there seems to be a contradiction between the two criteria that trigger variation and change, I argue that the conflict can be resolved assuming a distinction between words that are derived and stored in the lexicon and words that are derived in the syntax, and that morphological processes apply in both components. The results of this study suggest that the grammar tends to tolerate polycategoriality and ambiguity when at least one of the ambiguous forms is not stored in the lexicon. In case both categories are stored in the lexicon, morphological mechanisms tend to avoid polycategoriality, and as a result, morphological change takes place. The analysis sheds light on the status of morphology in the grammar and its interaction with the lexicon and the syntax, where each interaction has its own characteristics.
The glottogenesis of Ancient Egyptian
Authors: Capo Chichi Sandro 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This text is a review of Ancient Egyptian and Afroasiatic: Rethinking the Origins (2023). The book includes thirteen chapters all written by different scholars and addressing the relationship between Ancient Egyptian and other Afroasiatic, especially Semitic, languages. Most chapters conclude that Ancient Egyptian is indeed an Afroasiatic language but that the specificity and the degree of its affinities with other Afroasiatic languages, including Semitic, is obscured by the old age of the phylum and by methodological and theoretical issues. One chapter by Aren Wilson-Wright, however, strongly disputes the genetic relatedness of Ancient Egyptian and Semitic and thus the very existence of Afroasiatic. Most of the present review critically deals with several issues in Wilson-Wright’s argumentation.
‘I Can’t Imagine’: Speculative Emotions and the Sociological Imagination
Authors: Barnwell Ashley 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This essay explores the relation between emotion and imagination in sociology. While scholars have noted that imagination is under-theorised as a sociological concept, attention to sociological texts, most closely C. Wright Mill’s The Sociological Imagination, reveals the interplay of feeling and imagining across personal and social scales. I draw from Mills to explore the role of emotional speculation in qualitative survey data about experiences of family estrangement. In the survey responses, people articulated the limits of what they and others could imagine about familial relationships. This paper therefore identifies a lens to pursue further analyses of the imaginative capacities of emotion in intimate life.
A Study of Communities of Practice in Craft Production from Log Coffin Culture Archaeological Sites in Highland Pang Mapha, Northwestern Thailand
Authors: Samrit Chonchanok , Shoocongdej Rasmi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In the late prehistoric and early historic periods (2,120–1,250 B.P.) in highland Pang Mapha, northwestern Thailand, the Log Coffin Culture represented a unique mortuary practice characterized by specific cemetery locations and coffin stylistic variations within a localized region of mainland Southeast Asia. Highland peoples practiced these mortuary patterns for an extended period, indicating that specialized cultural practices were passed between successive generations. This article examines the communities of practice of coffin production to understand how this knowledge transmission occurred over roughly 1,000 years. We conducted a quantitative analysis of 202 coffin heads from four river drainages. Similarities of coffin head proportion and carving techniques suggest that highland peoples shared techniques among craft communities in sub-regional watersheds, including the Lang, Mae Lana and Khong rivers, for generations. The difference in head proportion and surface treatment also suggests that producers conceivably adopted some aspects of traditional techniques and developed individual styles.
“I am a Shape now Suddenly Long and Scaly”: Abject Physical Transformations and Dimensions of Monstrosity in Beth Yahp’s The Crocodile Fury
Authors: Bhattacharjee Soumyarup 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article examines Beth Yahp’s novel The Crocodile Fury (1992) to explore how the novel’s fusion of conventions of the literary gothic and elements from indigenous folklore respond to the conditions of gendered and colonised oppression in the marginalised subject. By situating the many iterations of the titular “crocodile” as a quasi-mythic animal in Malay lore against the three major instances of physical transformations from the human to the grotesque non-human in the narrative, this article seeks to analyse how such transformations participate in a dialectic of oppression and liberation for such marginalised characters. At the same time, it explores how the multiplicity of interpretative possibilities in the novel open up the space for the subjugated female characters such as the lover and the young narrator to resist being appropriated within a critical framework that locates their agencies in the binaries of their victimhood and rebellion alone.
Passionate Women, Vengeful Spirits: Female Ghosts and the Japanese Gothic Mode
Authors: Landau Samantha 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Female phantasms of the living and the dead that appear in Japanese folklore and literature involve a dual image of women: the representation of a patriarchal ideal of women, and the monstrous double that revolts against that ideal. Representations of this folklore-inspired ideal/monstrous woman can be seen in a wide-ranging array of twentieth and twenty-first century Japanese fiction, from the early cannibalistic spirits in folklore-inspired tales to Romantic and Absurdist works to possession narratives. This essay builds upon extant research from folklorists and cultural anthropologists as well as critical literary theories on the appearance of ghosts in Japanese fiction. I assert that certain feminine ghostly presences in twentieth century Japanese literature may be termed an expression of Globalgothic, especially through ghost stories that demonstrate the subordination of women and their subversive acts via implementation of the supernatural.
Are Rapidly Intensifying Tropical Cyclones Associated with Unique Vortex and Convective Characteristics?
Authors: Fischer Michael S. , Reasor Paul D. , Dunion Jason P. , Rogers Robert F. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The largest tropical cyclone (TC) intensity forecast errors are typically associated with episodes of rapid intensification (RI). Here, we explore whether TCs that undergo RI are associated with different vortex and convective characteristics compared to TCs that are either slowly intensifying (SI) or nonintensifying (NI). Because characteristics of TC structure are strongly linked to intensity, a normalization technique is employed to examine how the anomalous TC structure, relative to the average structure for a given intensity, is related to TC intensity change. TC structure is assessed using a recently developed database of airborne Doppler radar analyses collected by NOAA’s WP-3D aircraft over the last three decades, primarily in the North Atlantic basin. We find that RI episodes are associated with significantly taller and narrower primary circulations than both SI and NI episodes. RI episodes also tend to occur in storms with anomalously deep overturning circulations and larger azimuthally averaged ascent in the upper troposphere than SI and NI episodes. Additionally, the inner core of RI TCs exhibits a significantly greater areal coverage of convective bursts, which are defined as locations with relatively vigorous ascent in the mid–upper troposphere. Ultimately, TC intensity change is governed by multiscale processes, and RI is found to occur preferentially in TCs that have both favorable synoptic-scale environmental conditions and favorable vortex structures for intensification. Consequently, observations of the anomalous TC structure may serve as useful predictors for TC intensity change and RI.

Significance Statement
Current forecasts of tropical cyclone (TC) intensity have the largest errors when storms experience periods of rapid intensification (RI). This study explores whether TCs that undergo RI have unique vortex and convective characteristics compared to TCs that either slowly intensify or those that fail to intensify altogether. It is found that TCs which undergo RI tend to have taller and narrower vortex structures than non-RI storms. TCs that undergo RI also display stronger ascent in the upper troposphere than non-RI storms. These characteristics may serve as useful predictors for TC intensity change and forecasting whether RI will occur.
Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Government Policies on Infant and Young Child Feeding and Food Fortification in Benin
Authors: Santos Reynald , Sossa Jerome Charles , Azandjeme Colette , Mizehoun-Adissoda Carmelle , Metonnou Clémence 
Published: December 2024

Background To prevent micronutrient deficiencies and address the Double Burden of Malnutrition, Benin has implemented Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and food fortification policies for several years. Despite these efforts, significant micronutrient deficiencies persist, posing a public health problem. Objective This study aims to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of government policies on IYCF and food fortification in Benin. Methods We conducted in-depth individual interviews with 23 key national and local stakeholders involved in implementing these policies. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through a deductive and iterative process based on the study's objective. Results Stakeholders identified several barriers to policy implementation, including low staff motivation, exacerbated by poor personnel management and lack of recognition. Financial resources are insufficient despite organizational support. Training and awareness among health workers and producers are limited outside UNICEF's intervention areas. Traditional eating habits and cultural resistance impede the adoption of new practices. The monitoring system is complex and ill-equipped, hindering quality control of fortified foods. Facilitators include strong political commitment, partnerships with international nongovernmental organizations, and effective intersectoral collaboration. These partnerships have improved training and community awareness, though gaps remain. The involvement of local producers and professional associations also supports food fortification initiatives. Conclusion Nutrition policies in Benin face challenges such as low staff motivation and lack of resources. However, strong political commitment and international partnerships present opportunities to overcome these barriers.
The Impact of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding on Midface Growth in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Moshal T. , Roohani I. , Jolibois M. , Lasky S. , Manasyan A. , Naidu P. , Munabi N. C. O. , Urata M. M. , Hammoudeh J. A. , Magee W. P. 
Published: December 2024

Objective Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) can optimize aesthetic outcomes in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP), particularly in those with wider clefts. However, its impact on long-term postoperative sequelae such as midface hypoplasia (MFH) remains unclear. This study analyzed cephalometric data to evaluate NAM's effect on MFH in patients with complete unilateral CLP (UCLP). Design Systematic Review and Meta Analysis. Patients Included studies reported cephalometrics of patients ≥ 7 years old with repaired UCLP who underwent presurgical NAM versus no-NAM (control). Studies of bilateral cases or unoperated clefts were excluded. Main Outcome Measures Main outcomes were cephalometric angles (sella-nasion-A point (SNA), sella-nasion-B point (SNB), and A point-nasion-B point (ANB)) of patients treated with NAM vs. no-NAM. Results Of 2063 articles, three met inclusion criteria. Cephalometrics were reported for 171 patients (89 NAM, 82 no-NAM) at an average age of 8.5 ± 0.9 years. On pooled analysis, compared to the no-NAM cohort, the NAM cohort had insignificantly smaller SNA (78.8°±1.5° vs. 76.7°±1.5°, p = 0.169), SNB (75.5°±1.0° vs. 75.5°±1.0°, p = 0.954), and ANB (3.6°±1.4° vs. 1.23°±1.2°, p = 0.089) angles. Upon meta-analysis, compared to the no-NAM cohort, the NAM cohort had significantly smaller SNA (Mean Difference (MD) −1.96 [−3.31 to −0.61], p = 0.005) and ANB angles (MD −2.22 [−3.20 to −1.24], p < 0.001). Conclusion This meta-analysis revealed that patients with UCLP who underwent presurgical NAM had significantly smaller SNA and ANB angles, possibly indicating worse MFH. Before choosing NAM, clinicians should consider CLP severity, potential sagittal growth restrictions, and feasibility, particularly in low-resource settings.
Evaluation of a Digital Home Weight Monitoring Program for Infants With Cleft Palate
Authors: Sitzman Thomas J. , Tymous Kayla , Halvorson Megan , Chee-Williams Jessica L. , Mazon Jeanette L. , Cordero Kelly Nett , Vaidya Vinay U. , Singh Davinder J. 
Published: December 2024

Objective Evaluate the effectiveness of a digital home monitoring program for infants with cleft palate with or without cleft lip (CP ± L), compared to monitoring through in-person clinic visits. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting One metropolitan pediatric hospital. Patients Eight-eight infants with CP ± L: 41 infants received digital home monitoring and 47 infants were monitored solely through in-person visits. Interventions Beginning in September 2022, all infants with CP ± L were enrolled in a digital home monitoring program, in which caregivers weighed their child weekly at home and submitted those weights, along with subjective evaluations of their child's feeding, using a secure website. Submissions were monitored by the cleft team nurse coordinator. Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome was the incidence of malnutrition at 4 months of age. The secondary outcome was the average number of in-person clinic visits during the first 4 months of life. Results There was not a significant difference ( P = .764) in the incidence of malnutrition between infants monitored in-person compared to infants in the home monitoring program (13% vs 17%). Infants in the home monitoring program had fewer in-person visits with speech–language pathology (5.4 vs 3.9; P < .001). Across groups, malnutrition was associated with Child Protective Services involvement ( P = .001) and presence of a syndrome ( P = .014). Conclusions The digital home monitoring program did not decrease the incidence of malnutrition, but it did reduce the number of speech–language pathology in-person visits. The program appears to distinguish infants who are gaining weight appropriately from those with feeding challenges, but it does not fully address the multifactorial contributors to malnutrition.
Black Widow Spider Exposures: A Retrospective Review of the National Poison Data System 2012–2022
Authors: Kerns Abigail F. , Scheffel Emily T. , Farah Rita , Holstege Christopher P. 
Published: December 2024

Introduction The black widow spider, Latrodectus mactans, stands out as one of the most medically significant arachnids due to its extensive geographic distribution in the United States and its ability to produce a potent neurotoxin, α-latrotoxin. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of black widow spider exposures by month of exposure, geographic distribution, demographics, symptoms, treatment, and health system resource utilization between 2012 and 2022. Methods This was a retrospective observational study using the US National Poison Data System, the data warehouse of the 55 US poison centers. A descriptive analysis of patient demographic data, month of exposure, clinical effects, level of healthcare received, and medical outcome was performed. Results During the studied period, a total of 15,299 cases of Latrodectus spp exposures were reported to US poison centers. Exposures occurred with higher frequency in warm-weather states and during summer months. Almost half the cases were managed outside a healthcare facility (48.6%). Hospital admission was required for 10.0% of exposures. The most common therapies received were wound care (43.7%) and benzodiazepines (18.6%). Antivenom was administered in 3.4% (n=521) of exposures. Conclusions Poison center data indicate that most black widow spider exposures result in minor consequences. Supportive care is the primary approach for black widow spider bites. Although antivenom use is infrequent, providers may seek administration guidance from toxicologists through local poison centers. This study underscores the pivotal role of poison centers in mitigating unnecessary healthcare visits and subsequent hospitalizations.
Minimum safety distance of adjacent explosive storage caves in class IV wall rocks
Authors: Zhou Donglei , Chen Li , Xu Linfeng , Fang Qin 
Published: December 2024

To determine the minimum safety distance between explosive storage caves in Class IV wall rocks, a developed refined finite element (FE) model was established on the basis of fully verifying a constitutive model for high strain rate materials. The FE model was subsequently validated by comparing the calculated minimum safety distances with those specified by the relevant codes for Class I, II, and III wall rocks. Based on the validated model, the propagation process of shockwaves and blast-induced stress waves in the explosive storage cave interior, cave lining, and surrounding rocks were analyzed, and the damage characteristics of the adjacent storage in different surrounding rock grades were obtained. In addition, a method for calculating the minimum safety distance of adjacent explosive storage caves based on the residual bearing capacity factor of the lining structure was developed. The calculation results indicated that when an explosion occurred inside a cave, the detonation products and shockwaves could not be completely separated before reaching the lining structure. The blast load on the surface of the structure was significantly higher than that calculated from the ground explosion. Moreover, the critical scaled distance of an explosion between caves was approximately equal to that for wall rocks of the same class. The residual lining bearing capacity, which characterizes the damage and destruction of the adjacent cave structure, was recognized as a crucial indicator of the inter-cave minimum safety distance. Analytical results indicated that the critical scaled distance for explosive storage caves in Class IV wall rocks was approximately 0.993 m/kg1/3 and that the minimum safety distance between two caves was 49 m.
The Induced Membrane Technique for Bone Defects in the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Case Series
Authors: Park Rosa , Muneer Mohammed , Moreno Rodrigo 
Published: December 2024

Background: We present a series of cases in which the induced membrane technique (IMT) was used to treat segmental bone defects from trauma and chronic infection nonunion in the hand and upper extremity. The aims of the study were to present the rates of union and complications using this technique. Methods: Our institutional database was queried between 2012 and 2018. Patients who met the inclusion criteria with segmental defects either from acute trauma or chronic infection nonunion were included in the study. A retrospective review of their charts was performed documenting patient demographics, size of bone defect, time to union, mechanism of injury, and postoperative complications. Results: A total of 13 patients met the inclusion criteria, and their individual charts and operative notes were reviewed. Eleven patients had acute traumatic bone loss, and the remaining 2 patients were treated for postoperative chronic infection nonunion as confirmed with positive cultures taken at the nonunion site. Rate of union after the index procedure was 84.6%, and average time to union was 14 weeks. The mean bone defect length was 2.73 cm. 46.1% of patients had soft tissue defects and complications requiring additional procedures for soft tissue coverage. Conclusion: The IMT is an alternative means of treating segmental bone defects in the upper extremity but can present with challenges resulting in persistent nonunion and complications with soft tissue reconstruction.