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A New Biology of Religion
Authors: Steinberg Michael 
Published: November 2023

This study provides a fresh look at the debate between science and religion that documents how the experiences produced by spiritual practice are surprisingly consistent with the findings of modern biology, despite the difficulty in reconciling scientific theories and religious dogma.
This book is unique in its focus on bodily experience as an independent source of knowledge and insight, an important aspect of recent discoveries in neurology and psychology. By rethinking what it is to be human and what role self-consciousness plays, it finds striking points of intersection between science and religion and challenges readers to rediscover their spiritual connections to the physical world.
Combining scientific rigor with the spiritual quest, A New Biology of Religion: Spiritual Practice and the Life of the Body reframes the science-religion debate. This profound work examines how all things are connected—both scientifically and spiritually—and shows how religious practices mirror the biological processes of life.
The Nobel Peace Prize
Authors: Heffermehl Fredrik S. 
Published: November 2023

In this groundbreaking and controversial critique of the selections of Nobel Peace Prize winners, an eminent Norwegian lawyer and peace activist calls for its return to legal and moral compliance with the will of Alfred Nobel who wished to support disarmament to prevent war.
The Nobel Peace Prize is the world's most coveted award, galvanizing the world's attention for 110 years. In recent decades, it has also become the world's most reviled award, as heads of militarized states and out-and-out warmongers and terrorists have been showered with peace prizes. Delving into previously unpublished primary sources, Fredrik Heffermehl reveals the history of the inner workings of the Norwegian Nobel Committee as it has come under increasing political, geopolitical, and commercial pressures to make inappropriate awards.
As a Norwegian lawyer, Heffermehl makes the case that the Norwegian politicians entrusted with the Nobel peace awards have brushed aside the legal requirements in Scandinavian estate law using the prize to promote their own political and personal interests instead of the peace ideas Alfred Nobel had in mind. Evaluating each of the 119 Nobel Peace Prizes awarded between 1901 and 2009, the author tracks the ever-widening divergence of the committee's selections from Nobel's intentions and concludes that all but one of the last ten prizes are illegitimate under the law.
Now That He’s Out
Authors: Kantor Martin 
Published: November 2023

Written by a longtime psychiatrist who is himself gay, this unique guide will help parents deal with discovering they have a gay son, allowing them to more comfortably “come out of their closet as their son comes out of his.”
This is the first book to focus on the parents of gay sons and the mixed feelings they may have following a son’s revelation that he is gay. On the one hand, parents want to be honest and open both about and with their son. On the other, they sometimes wish to cover up or ignore their son’s sexuality—then are ashamed of themselves for feeling that way. The goal of this book is to enable parents to come to terms with such complex emotions so they can enjoy a genuine, positive relationship with a gay son.
Using examples from the author's psychiatric practice and from his interactions with friends and relatives with gay sons, the first section of the book discusses the issues parents face, or think they will face, raising a gay son. The second part analyzes the causes of problems, while the third provides “therapy” devoted to helping parents manage and resolve negative or contradictory feelings and uncertainty. A bonus chapter suggests ways gay sons can help their parents parent them in a supportive, mutually beneficial way.
Personality, Political Leadership, and Decision Making
Authors: Krasno Jean , LaPides Sean 
Published: November 2023

This psychological study dissects the characteristics of 20 world leaders—both men and women—profiling the factors that formed their personalities and revealing how certain traits have shaped their political decisions.
Many wonder what it takes to be a leader. Is it a natural or learned set of skills? This book examines the personalities of a selected group of political leaders, analyzes the forces that formed their nature—most notably their leadership tendencies—and then demonstrates how character has shaped important political decisions made during their regime. The authors profile 20 different leaders from across five continents, deriving shared personality traits and defining specific leadership styles based on characteristics and circumstances.
The work begins by introducing the field of political psychology and explaining the theoretical framework used in studying the leadership personalities covered in the book. An analysis of leadership across the world considers several types of regimes: authoritarian leaders in non-democratic and democratic societies, authoritarian mixed types, flexible and pragmatic types, and those who combine flexibility with delegation. The text concludes by comparing leaders across time and location, discussing interaction between specific heads of state. Leaders profiled include Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Saddam Hussein, Václav Havel, Angela Merkel, and Emperor Hirohito, among others.
Political Economy
Authors: Clark Barry 
Published: November 2023

This nontechnical book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary survey of political economy that can easily be understood by any reader with an introductory-level background in economics.
As 21st-century political debate becomes polarized across ideological lines, students and citizens need to understand the underlying values on which contending arguments are based. The current political gridlock calls for a deeper appreciation of the competing perspectives in political economy. Now revamped for a third edition, Political Economy: A Comparative Approach supplies a truly interdisciplinary examination of the development and evolution of political economy from the Enlightenment onward, drawing material from the realms of political theory, sociology, philosophy, and history as well as from economics to present detailed comparisons of competing perspectives on a variety of current issues.
The book begins with an introduction to political economy that provides readers with an overview of the historical development of the discipline, followed by in-depth analyses of four ideological perspectives in political economy—Classical Liberalism, Radicalism, Conservatism, and Modern Liberalism. The author then applies each of the four ideological perspectives to a range of contemporary issues, such as the role of government, economic instability, poverty, labor relations, discrimination, education, culture, the environment, and international trade. Readers will gain insight into the methods and practice of political economics as well as better understand the history of political/economic thought and the effects of historical processes—European industrialization, for example—on modern debates.
How Film Histories Were Made
Authors: Hagener Malte , Zimmermann Yvonne 
Published: November 2023

How Film Histories Were Made is dedicated to film history’s own history: It provides insights into the fabrication of film histories and the discourses on their materials and methods in the past in order to better understand and reconsider film history today. The interventions unpack unspoken assumptions and hidden agendas that determine film historiography until today, also with the aim to act as a critical reflection on the potential future orientation of the field.
This book proposes a transnational, entangled and culturally diverse approach towards an archaeology of film history, while paying specific attention to persons, objects, infrastructures, regions, institutional fields and events hitherto overlooked. It explores past and ongoing processes of doing, undoing and redoing film history. Thereby, in a self-reflective gesture, it also draws attention to our own work as film historians.
Atmospheric N2O and CH4 total columns retrieved from low-resolution Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra (Bruker VERTEX 70) in the mid-infrared region
Authors: Zhou Minqiang , Langerock Bavo , Sha Mahesh Kumar , Hermans Christian , Kumps Nicolas , Kivi Rigel , Heikkinen Pauli , Petri Christof , Notholt Justus , Chen Huilin , De Mazière Martine 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) are two important greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In 2019, mid-infrared (MIR) solar absorption spectra were recorded by a Bruker VERTEX 70 spectrometer and a Bruker IFS 125HR spectrometer at Sodankylä, Finland, at spectral resolutions of 0.2 and 0.005 cm−1, respectively. The N2O and the CH4 retrievals from high-resolution MIR spectra have been well investigated within the Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC) but not for MIR spectra gathered with instruments operating at low spectral resolution. In this study, N2O and CH4 retrieval strategies and retrieval uncertainties from the VERTEX 70 MIR low-resolution spectra are discussed and presented. The accuracy and precision of the VERTEX 70 N2O and CH4 retrievals are assessed by comparing them with the coincident 125HR retrievals and AirCore measurements. The relative differences between the N2O total columns retrieved from 125HR and VERTEX 70 spectra are −0.3 ± 0.7 (1σ) % with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.93. Regarding the CH4 total column, we first used the same retrieval microwindows for 125HR and VERTEX 70 spectra, but there is an underestimation in the VERTEX 70 retrievals, especially in summer. The relative differences between the CH4 total columns retrieved from the 125HR and VERTEX 70 spectra are -1.3±1.1 (1σ) % with a R value of 0.77. To improve the VERTEX 70 CH4 retrievals, we propose alternative retrieval microwindows. The relative differences between the CH4 total columns retrieved from the 125HR and VERTEX 70 spectra in these new windows become 0.0±0.8 (1σ) %, along with an increase in the R value to 0.87. The coincident AirCore measurements confirm that the VERTEX 70 CH4 retrievals using the latter window choice are better, with relative mean differences between the VERTEX 70 CH4 retrievals and AirCore measurements of −1.9 % for the standard NDACC microwindows and of 0.13 % for the alternative microwindows. This study provides insight into the N2O and CH4 retrievals from the low-resolution (0.2 cm−1) MIR spectra observed with a VERTEX 70 spectrometer, and it demonstrates the suitability of this kind of instrument for contributing to satellite validation, model verification, and other scientific campaigns with the advantage of its transportability and lower cost compared to standard NDACC-type Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) instruments.
Full characterization and calibration of a transfer standard monitor for atmospheric radon and thoron measurements
Authors: Curcoll Roger , Grossi Claudia , Röttger Stefan , Vargas Arturo 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. In this work a full characterization of the new user-friendly version of the Atmospheric Radon MONitor (ARMON), used to measure very low activity concentrations of the radioactive radon gas in the outdoor atmosphere, is carried out. The ARMON is based on the electrostatic collection of 218Po+ particles on a semiconductor detector surface. A main advantage of this instrument is offering high resolution alpha energy spectra which will allow to separate radon progeny (210Po, 218Po and 214Po). The monitor feature may also allow measurements of thoron (220Rn) by collection of 216Po+. In this work the physical principle, the hardware configuration and the software development of the automatic and remotely controlled ARMON, conceived and constructed within the MAR2EA and the traceRadon projects, are described. The monitor efficiency and its linearity over a wide spam of radon concentration activities has been here evaluated and tested using theoretical as well as experimental approaches. Finally, a complete budget analysis of the total uncertainty of the monitor was also achieved. Results from the application of a simplified theoretical approach shows a detection efficiency for 218Po+ of about 0.0075 (Bq m‑3)-1 s-1. The experimental approach, consisting of exposing the ARMON at controlled radon concentrations between few hundreds to few thousands of Bq m-3, gives a detection efficiency for 218Po+ of 0.0057 ± 0.0002 (Bq m-3) s-1. This last value and its independence from the radon levels was also confirmed thanks to a new calibration method which allows, using low emanation sources, to obtain controlled radon levels of few tens of Bq m‑3. The total uncertainty of the ARMON detection efficiency obtained for hourly radon concentration above 5 Bq m-3 was lower than 10 % (k=1). The characteristics limits of the ARMON were also calculated, being those dependent on the presence of thoron in the sampled air, and a value of 0.132 Bq m-3 was estimated in thoron absence. Current results may allow to confirm that the ARMON is suitable to measure low-level radon activity concentration (1 Bq m‑3 – 100 Bq m‑3) and to be used as transfer standard to calibrate secondary atmospheric radon monitors.
The seasonal origins and ages of water provisioning streams and trees in a tropical montane cloud forest
Authors: Burt Emily I. , Goldsmith Gregory R. , Cruz-de Hoyos Roxanne M. , Ccahuana Quispe Adan Julian , West A. Joshua 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Determining the sources of water provisioning streams, soils, and vegetation can provide important insights into the water that sustains critical ecosystem functions now and how those functions may be expected to respond given projected changes in the global hydrologic cycle. We developed multi-year time series of water isotope ratios (δ18O and δ2H) based on twice-monthly collections of precipitation, lysimeter, and tree branch xylem waters from a seasonally dry tropical montane cloud forest in the southeastern Andes mountains of Peru. We then used this information to determine indices of the seasonal origins, the young water fractions (Fyw), and the new water fractions (Fnew) of soil, stream, and tree water. There was no evidence for intra-annual variation in the seasonal origins of stream water and lysimeter water from 1 m depth, both of which were predominantly comprised of wet-season precipitation even during the dry seasons. However, branch xylem waters demonstrated an intra-annual shift in seasonal origin: xylem waters were comprised of wet-season precipitation during the wet season and dry-season precipitation during the dry season. The young water fractions of lysimeter (< 15 %) and stream (5 %) waters were lower than the young water fraction (37 %) in branch xylem waters. The new water fraction (an indicator of water ≤ 2 weeks old in this study) was estimated to be 12 % for branch xylem waters, while there was no significant evidence for new water in stream or lysimeter waters from 1 m depth. Our results indicate that the source of water for trees in this system varied seasonally, such that recent precipitation may be more immediately taken up by shallow tree roots. In comparison, the source of water for soils and streams did not vary seasonally, such that precipitation may mix and reside in soils and take longer to transit into the stream. Our insights into the seasonal origins and ages of water in soils, streams, and vegetation in this humid tropical montane cloud forest add to understanding of the mechanisms that govern the partitioning of water moving through different ecosystems.
Superstatistical analysis of sea surface currents in the Gulf of Trieste, measured by high-frequency radar, and its relation to wind regimes using the maximum-entropy principle
Authors: Flora Sofia , Ursella Laura , Wirth Achim 
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Two years (2021–2022) of high-frequency-radar (HFR) sea surface current data in the Gulf of Trieste (northern Adriatic Sea) are analysed. Two different timescales are extracted using a superstatistical formalism: a relaxation time and a larger timescale over which the system is Gaussian. We propose obtaining an ocean current probability density function (PDF) combining (i) a Gaussian PDF for the fast fluctuations and (ii) a convolution of exponential PDFs for the slowly evolving variance of the Gaussian function rather than for the thermodynamic β=1/σ2 in a system with a few degrees of freedom, as the latter has divergent moments. The Gaussian PDF reflects the entropy maximization for real-valued variables with a given variance. On the other hand, if a positive variable, as a variance, has a specified mean, the maximum-entropy solution is an exponential PDF. In our case the system has 2 degrees of freedom, and therefore the PDF of the variance is the convolution of two exponentials. In the Gulf of Trieste there are three distinct main wind forcing regimes: bora, sirocco, and low wind, leading to a succession of different sea current dynamics on different timescales. The universality class PDF successfully fits the observed data over the 2 observation years and also for each wind regime separately with a different variance of the variance PDF, which is the only free parameter in all the fits.
Open Reduction And Internal Fixation of Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) Fracture Dislocations—Is Arthrodesis Necessary?
Authors: Joseph Noah M. , Patel Raahil , Freedman Clara , Cox Kaitlyn , Mir Hassan R. 
Published: November 2023

Introduction:
Controversy remains regarding the optimal management of tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) fracture dislocations. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and ORIF with primary arthrodesis (PA) have been described in the treatment of these injuries, although adverse sequelae remain problematic. Previous work has yielded small cohorts with heterogenous results. We aimed to describe the outcomes of Lisfranc fracture dislocations managed with ORIF and/or PA to identify risk factors for complications, such as nonunion and revision surgery.

Methods:
A retrospective review of 206 consecutive tarsometatarsal fracture dislocations that underwent surgical repair between 2015 and 2021 was performed. Time to radiographic union was noted. Complications were recorded, including revision surgery, infection, symptomatic implant removal, posttraumatic arthritis, secondary arthrodesis, and nonunion. A comparative subgroup analysis of outcomes by treatment modality (ie, PA versus ORIF) and by injury severity (isolated injury versus concomitant lower extremity fracture) were performed. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess factors associated with revision surgery.

Results:
104 patients met the inclusion criteria with a mean 13-month follow-up. Ninety-three (n = 93) patients underwent ORIF, and 11 patients underwent PA. Radiographic union was achieved in 94.2% of cases (98/104) at an average 106 days. Complications included superficial infection (3.8%), deep infection (7.7%), symptomatic implant removal (19.2%), posttraumatic arthritis (12.5%), secondary arthrodesis (4.8%), and nonunion (2.9%). No difference existed in the complication rates between those who underwent ORIF and those who underwent PA (P = 0.50). Revision surgery rates were similar between patients who sustained isolated injuries and those with concomitant lower extremity fractures (P = 0.31). Risk factors for revision surgery included open fractures (OR 4.01, P = 0.042) and previous psychiatric illness (OR 5.77, P = 0.016).

Discussion:
The vast spectrum of injury in Lisfranc fracture dislocations makes uniform treatment challenging. In this large consecutive series, few failed to achieve union or required secondary arthrodesis. Open fractures and previous psychiatric illness portended worse clinical outcomes. ORIF without PA remains a viable treatment in these injuries.

Level of evidence:
Level III, retrospective cohort study.
Meningkatkan Keaktifan Belajar Siswa Melalui Model PBL Berbantuan Video Pada Materi Aku Pribadi Yang Unik Fase E di SMA Katolik Santo Fransiskus Assisi Samarinda
Authors: Fredi Manik  
Published: November 2023

Education is basically the main and first responsibility of parents. However, the state also has an obligation to facilitate faith education to be carried out well. One form of state support is by providing formal Catholic religious education and character education. And in the development of the world of education, curriculum changes have occurred in response to developments currently being used in the Merdeka curriculum. In the Merdeka curriculum, the values ​​of Pancasila will be emphasized. The school has implemented the Merdeka curriculum and in its implementation researchers observed and found several learning problems which also affected student learning outcomes. The main problem that must be resolved immediately is the problem of inactive student learning activity. This was also experienced by other educators, also based on several interviews and research journals. The low level of student learning activity can be overcome through a scientific approach. One of the studies Scientific research that is suitable to be applied to problems in the classroom is classroom action research. Expected through classroom action research, the problem of low student activity can be overcome and student learning achievement can increase. Classroom action research which is conducted using the Problem base learning model. This model considered suitable for overcoming student learning problems because can meet the criteria achievement Lesson objectives. The aim of this research is to determine the extent to which students are active in learning by applying the problem based learning method in increasing student activity in learning Catholic Religion for class X at SMAK Santo Fransiskus Assisi Samarinda odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. This research is classroom action research which consists of two cycles, the first cycle on 26 October 2023, the second cycle carried out on 06 November. The methods used in this classroom action research are problem based learning, data collection through observation, and written tests. Active learning about Catholic religious education with the material I Am a Unique Personality. There was an increase in student learning activity from cycle I, cycle II. The data on increasing student learning activities is that in cycle I the average percentage of activity scores for all students reached 72.3%, cycle II increased to 82.6%. By increasing the results of student learning activity per individual and per indicator, it has an effect on increasing student learning outcomes, namely cycle 50%, cycle II saw an increase in students who completed their studies by 80%. The results of the research show that the problem based learning method can increase student learning activeness in Catholic religious education with the Unique Personal Me material for class 10.5 students at SMAK St. Fransiskus Assisi Samarinda odd semester 2023/2024 academic year.