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Classicism and the Construction of Capital Cities
Authors: Alston Richard 
Published: February 2025

Exploring the intriguing interplay between tradition and modernity in the 19th-century capitals of London, Athens and Rome, Richard Alston delves into the political and architectural choices that shaped these cities as representations of self-consciously modern nations.Politicians and architects invested in classical styles in their efforts to break with traditions and assert new values. Classical style was employed to address questions of urbanism and nation, citizenship and belonging, and history and civilization. The story of 19th-century architectural Classicism offers a compelling narrative of utopian dreams clashing with authoritarian politics to generate the complexities of modern urban landscapes.
Through these three case studies, this book illuminates how Classicism became a potent tool for expressing elitist nationalism in London, excluding Greeks from their own capital in Athens, and reinforcing aspiration to a technocratic, new Rome. As such grand visions collided with modern urban realities, Alston unravels the mythic allure and ultimate failure of these utopian endeavours. This book presents a riveting exploration of the architectural choices that reflected the aspirations and challenges of a rapidly changing world, leaving a lasting impact on the capitals and their nations.
Reeds Vol 4: Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers
Authors: Pemberton Richard , Stokoe E A 
Published: February 2025

The essential textbook for all students preparing for Marine Engineer Officer exams.
Covering the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture, this textbook is aimed at students preparing for the Class 1 and Class 2 Marine Engineer Officer exams. It introduces the foundation themes within naval architecture (hydrostatics, stability, resistance and powering), using worked examples to show how solutions should be presented for an exam.
The topics are ordered as they might be in a typical taught module, to aid the use of the book by lecturers as a complement to a course. The text and figures continue to be updated in line with modern practice. Many of the figures are three-dimensional diagrams. The book also includes sample examination questions with worked examples to aid students in their learning.
As well as an expanded section on stability that considers inclining experiments, this new edition also factors in changes within the industry as it moves towards Net Zero propulsion. Due to the pace of innovation, students who qualify today will see big changes during their careers, and this edition anticipates this and prepares students for such developments.
France 1940
Authors: Corum James S. 
Published: February 2025

A renowned airpower expertassessesthe air campaignfoughtin Francein1940,explainingwhy the Luftwaffe was so effective against the French and British.
The battle for France and Belgium was one of the most significant moments in modern warfare: the first great clash of modern major powers, where both sides possessed large and capable air forces, and modern combined-arms doctrine. It was in the air that the Germans had a notable advantage in both numbers and quality. But this does not fully explain the victory of the Luftwaffe over the RAF and the French Air Force in 1940.
In this book, renowned airpower scholar James S. Corum offers an operational-level history of the air campaign, and explains comprehensively and concisely how the campaign was fought, and why the Luftwaffe made such superior use of their airpower. He explains the importance of the air forces’ leadership and fighting doctrine, and aspects of the campaign often overlooked, such as the dysfunctional organization that kept hundreds of French aircraft out of the battle, and Germany’s pioneering use of radio-equipped air liaison officers that provided the world’s first system of ‘on-call’ close air support.
Researched from French, British, and German primary sources, and illustrated throughout with artwork, 3D diagrams, maps and photos, this book distils the author’s decades of scholarship into an essential guide to airpower in the fall of France.
Irish Capital Gains Tax 2024
Authors: Maguire Tom 
Published: February 2025

"Given the depth of detail, the comprehensive treatment of the subject, and the clear explanations of each area of this important tax for practising solicitors, this is undoubtedlythereference book for Irish capital gains tax.” The Law Society Gazette (review of the 2020 edition).
Provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of the law as it is applied to CGT by the Irish and UK courts as well as in Appeal Commissioners' decisions. It includes commentary on Revenue guidance, the administration of CGT as well as the computational rules and key reliefs and allowances. Topics covered range from the tax treatment of married couples, partnerships, companies and trusts to anti-avoidance.
This new edition has been updated to take account of the Finance Act 2023.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Tax online service.
Riddles of the Sphinx
Authors: Lamm Kimberly 
Published: February 2025

Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen’sRiddles of the Sphinx(1977) follows the life of Louise (played by Dinah Stabb), a white middle-class woman living in London in the 1970s who is transforming her place in patriarchal culture. The film is recognised as one of the most important avant-garde films to have emerged from Britain during the 1970s and a classic of feminist cinema.
Kimberly Lamm’s study of the film examines its kaleidoscopic array of cinematic strategies and poetic devices and how it explores issues of female representation, the place of motherhood within society and mother-daughter relationships. Lamm delves into the context of the film's production and reception, considering its significance as the second collaboration between Mulvey and Wollen, and the ways in which it was inspired by Mulvey's work on "the male gaze".
She goes on to positionRiddlesas an essay film, analysing its formal experimentations, including the use of direct address and found footage, the rejection of continuity editing and its groundbreaking, haunting electronic score by Mike Ratledge of Soft Machine. Finally, considering the voice of the Sphinx, Lamm highlights how Mulvey and Wollen work with sound and images to reconfigure visual pleasure and create conditions in which the full range of women’s voices can be listened to, heard, and valued.
Eyeliner's Buy Now
Authors: Brown Michael 
Published: February 2025

Michael Brown undertakes a thorough study of Eyeliner’sBUY NOW, a vaporwave homage to the kitsch electronic sounds of the 1980s and 1990s.
Eyeliner’sBUY NOW(2015) belongs to a new genre for our times: vaporwave. Emerging in the early 2010s on the internet, vaporwave originated with a cohort of millennial artists who reimagined the musical soundtracks of 1980s-1990s consumerism with an adroit mixture of irony and sincerity. One of these was Eyeliner, the alias of New Zealand computer musician Luke Rowell (a.k.a. Disasteradio). For his vaporwave masterpiece, Rowell harnessed computer software to craft a unique album, a catchy, funky, and witty tour through the utopias of advertising at “the end of history.”BUY NOWepitomizes a new kind of album for the internet age: made DIY-style, all digital, free, licensed under Creative Commons, and released to a “virtual” community, an online scene without geographic center.
Drawing on original interviews and the album’s production archive, this book usesBUY NOW’s story to investigate what it means to create, distribute, and consume independent music in an era of global networks and digital technology. It places the album in both the real-world and online contexts of Rowell’s life and career, from early websites to the Spotify era, from Lower Hutt to the world.
Extreme Weather and Climate Change
Authors: Groves Mariangelica 
Published: February 2025

Do scientists expect the number and severity of extreme weather events to increase in a warming world?Which parts of the world are most vulnerable to a future of weather catastrophes? This resource considers all those questions and more as it explains the relationship between climate change and the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires.
Opening chapters explain climate change trends throughout history, providing readers with a foundational understanding of our current environmental moment. This coverage is supplemented with extended discussion of the political and cultural factors shaping policy responses to the issue, both historically and in the present day. In addition, Extreme Weather and Climate Change offers an extensive array of personal and scholarly essays and illuminating primary documents that discuss the issue from a range of scientific, political, and cultural standpoints.
Gun Politics in America [Volume 1]
Authors: Wilson Harry L. 
Published: February 2025

This two-volume collection brings together 129 essential primary sources for understanding the history and evolution of gun rights and gun control in the USA from the colonial era to the present.
Every featured document is accompanied by explanatory materials that help readers understand the social and political context in which they appeared. Utilizing a blend of important political speeches, Supreme Court opinions, agency reports, and congressional testimony, this set provides readers with a front-row seat to observe the complex and often-surprising evolution of gun ownership, gun culture, and gun politics in the USA. This fascinating history is examined through primary source documents covering centuries of American history, from colonial laws regulating firearms, through the era of Prohibition and the rise of organized crime, to congressional hearings on gun control in the wake of the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The set includes 19 new primary sources that shine a spotlight on notable events in the debate over guns since the first edition was published in 2016, including important developments during the Trump presidency, the pandemic, and the opening years of the Biden administration.
American Rap Scenes
Authors: Pope Lavar 
Published: February 2025

American Rap Scenesexaminesthe history and legacy of rap music in 25 American cities throughfactors of geography, migration, movements, music, and technology.
Providing area-centered analysis of a culture many see as monolithic, Lavar Pope highlights the unique histories of rap music and Hip Hop culture — how and why these scenes developed — in 25 mid-size and major cities across the country. More so than other genres of music, rap offers historical record of a multigenerational Black music that is region- and locale- specific and opens a window into the Black experience in America. Highlighting global stars and key local artists alike,American Rap Scenesfeatures artists contextualized within their city of origin from Andre 3000 (Atlanta), Kendrick Lamar (Compton), and Common (Chicago) to Too Short (Oakland), Freddie Gibbs (Gary), and Akon (Jersey City).
The 25 scenes covered in this book are South Bronx, Manhattan and Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Hempstead, Philadelphia, Newark and Jersey City, Boston, Los Angeles and Compton, Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Portland, Chicago and Gary, Indiana, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, Miami, Hampton, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Honolulu, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas, USVI.
These scenes have been chosen for the documented and longstanding histories of their local music-making communities as well as similarities in the evolution of the local environment and geography, the proximity and timeline of Black, Latinx, and Caribbean migrations, and the impact of the Civil Rights, Racial Justice, and Women’s Movements.
Enhancing the Role of Advanced Independent Workforce Mentors in Indonesia Through Dual Monitoring and Evaluation
Authors: Lukman Hakim Dani , Fernando Agus , Satwhikawara Rachmi , Veronica Selly , Wishnu Perdana Widiputra Anthonius 
Published: February 2025

The Advanced Independent Workforce (AIW) program plays a pivotal role in facilitating the development of micro and small enterprises in Indonesia. Nonetheless, various challenges, including inconsistent mentorship and limited evaluation mechanisms, impede its overall effectiveness. In response to these issues, a Dual Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) system was implemented to enhance the role of AIW mentors. This system comprises one-on-one meetings aimed at delivering personalized guidance, as well as onsite monitoring and evaluation to assess real-time business progress and operational challenges. This initiative was executed across multiple provinces in Indonesia, engaging mentors, mentees, and relevant stakeholders. The findings indicate that the DME system significantly enhances mentor effectiveness, bolsters business sustainability, and improves problem-solving capabilities. The one-on-one meetings afforded structured feedback and capacity-building opportunities for mentors, while onsite evaluations facilitated direct observation and timely interventions for mentees. The integration of direct engagement and field-based evaluation not only strengthened mentorship strategies but also increased mentee confidence and promoted adaptive business practices. This study underscores the importance of a structured mentoring model in workforce development and recommends the expansion of DME coverage, the incorporation of digital tools, and the development of standardized evaluation metrics. This approach presents a scalable model for analogous economic empowerment programs, thereby ensuring sustainable mentorship and the success of enterprises.
Cruising the Mixed City: Homosexual Palestinian–Jewish Encounters in 1990s Haifa
Authors: Brom Dotan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This article explores sexual relationships between Palestinian and Jewish men in 1990s Haifa, analyzing how these interactions were shaped by shifting national and sexual politics. It focuses on the city’s cruising grounds on the seamline between Jewish and Palestinians neighborhoods, providing a spatial analysis of these key sites. Central to the study are two murder cases involving Jewish men and their younger Arab partners, sensationalized in the media as “homosexual murders.” These cases highlight the impact of economic pressures, shifting sexual norms, and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict on the intimate lives of the men involved. Utilizing resources from the Haifa Queer History Project’s archive, supplemented by interviews with local gay and transgender communities and police officers involved in the murder investigations, as well as analysis of national press in Hebrew and Arabic, the study offers new insights into how sexual and romantic intergroup encounters are deeply intertwined with broader sociopolitical dynamics. This research contributes to the fields of queer history and Jewish–Palestinian relations, underscoring the complex interplay between sexuality and politics in a contested urban space.
Evaluation of antinociceptive and sedative effects of methadone or morphine combined with ketamine-midazolam in rabbits undergoing elective orchiectomy
Authors: Serighelli Júnior Gilberto , Boeno Riva Amanda , Sérgio Cipriani Daniel , Mota Fernandes Kelly , Borges Conterno Gabriela , Arnaud Rocha Vanessa , Jorge Ronchi Samuel , Carolina de Souza Maria , Comassetto Felipe , Nunes de Moraes Aury 
Published: February 2025

Abstract: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of adding methadone or morphine to an anesthetic protocol combined with ketamine and midazolam in rabbits undergoing elective orchiectomy. Twenty-four animals were used, evenly distributed into three groups, receiving 15mg/kg of ketamine and 2mg/kg of midazolam (GCON), associated or not with 2mg/kg of methadone (GMET) or morphine (GMOR), intramuscularly. Cardiorespiratory parameters, blood gas analysis, and sedation depth were recorded at baseline (T-15); 15 minutes after premedication (T0); 5 minutes after local block (T1); clamping of the first spermatic cord (T2); second (T3), and immediately after scrotorraphy (T4). Sedation depth was assessed via posture (PS); resistance to dorsal recumbency (RD); jaw tone (JT); palpebral reflex (PR); total sedation score (TS); muscle relaxation (MR), and stimuli response (RS). The inclusion of a µ-agonist opioid enhanced sedation quality without negatively affecting anesthetic recovery. Results showed that methadone provided deeper sedation and greater respiratory depression, while morphine had a similar but less pronounced effect. GMET exhibited a significant reduction in respiratory rate (p<0.0001) and an increase in PaCO2 (p<0.0001), indicating more pronounced respiratory depression compared to the other groups. HR remained within normal limits for GMOR and GMET, whereas GCON showed a significant increase (p=0.0221). No significant changes in blood pressure or rectal temperature were observed between groups. Sedation quality was significantly higher in GMET compared to GCON (p=0.0018). It is concluded that opioids improved sedation quality without compromising cardiovascular stability, though oxygen therapy was required due to respiratory depression, particularly with methadone.
Investigation of In-Vitro Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Thrombolytic and In-Vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Antidepressant Potential of Holigarna Longifolia Leaf Extract
Authors: Mizan Md , Miah Md Shawon , Islam Md Khairul 
Published: February 2025

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Investigation of In-Vitro Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Thrombolytic and In-Vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Antidepressant Potential of Holigarna Longifolia Leaf Extract

Md Mizan 1,2,*, Md Shawon Miah 1 and Md Khairul Islam 1

1 Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka International University, Satarkul, Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
2 Pharmacy Discipline, School of Life Science, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
* Correspondence: hellotomizan@gmail.com; Tel.: +88-1746469198

Received: 11 January 2025; Revised: 9 February 2025; Accepted: 18 February 2025; Published: 20 February 2025

Abstract: Discovery of genus Holigarna longifolia and its traditional uses were obtained by living in forest or semi forest areas by close observations of the indigenous populations. The main aim of this study was to evaluate phytochemical screening, antioxidant and anti-microbial activity, thrombolytic activity, in vivo anti-inflammatory and neuropharmacological activity of H. longifolia leaf extract. In vitro antioxidant was evaluated by DPPH and ferric reducing power assay, Disc diffusion method was used to evaluate anti-microbial activity, thrombolytic activity was evaluated by clot lysis, determine the ability of the extracts to suppress inflammation was done using the formaldehyde-induced paw oedema test influence of the sedative activity of the drug on the forced swimming and tail flick-suspension tests were studied by using diazepam. The phytochemical screening of H. longifolia extract revealed the presence of reducing sugars, tannins, gums, steroids, glycosides, xanthoprotein and terpenoids. In DPPH the extract exhibited strong antioxidant with an IC50 of 0.877 µg/mL, comparable to ascorbic acid IC50 0.839 µg/mL and in ferric reducing power assay the extract showed significant IC50 value about 43.736 µg/mL. In anti-microbial tests, the highest inhibition, 19 mm was observed against Escherichia coli at 500 µg/disc, while Bacillus magaterium showed the lowest inhibition 9 mm at 250 µg/disc. In the MIC test, the extract leaves showed highest activity against E. coli (MIC = 4 mg/mL) and lowest against B. cereus, B. megaterium, and A. niger (MIC = 128 mg/mL). The extract demonstrates clot-lytic activity of 20.45 ± 1.42% versus 31.17 ± 0.65 for streptokinase. H. longifolia extract was determined to be safe in the acute toxicity trial, with no toxicity, mortality, or behavioral abnormalities in the mice. In the anti-inflammatory test, paw thickness was significantly reduced with inhibition rates of 54.22% by the dose of 250 mg/kg and 60.27% by 500 mg/kg) compared to 71.71% for the standard. Neuropharmacological tests revealed reduced immobility periods of 126.2 s in forced swimming and 145.8 s in tail suspension tests at dose of 200 mg/kg. Further studies will be needed to evaluate the full pharmacological potential H. longifolia.
High-Yield, Environmentally-Friendly, and Sustainable Synthesis of Silver Nanowires Using Tannic Acid and Their Application in Conductive Ink Preparation: Economic Analysis and Rheological Investigation
Authors: Kaabipour Sina , Neal Finley , Hemmati Shohreh 
Published: February 2025

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High-Yield, Environmentally-Friendly, and Sustainable Synthesis of Silver Nanowires Using Tannic Acid and Their Application in Conductive Ink Preparation: Economic Analysis and Rheological Investigation

Sina Kaabipour 1, Finley Neal 2, and Shohreh Hemmati 2,*

1 School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
2 School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA
* Correspondence: shohreh.hemmati@usm.edu
Received: 25 November 2024; Revised: 15 January 2025; Accepted: 11 February 2025; Published: 20 February 2025

Abstract: Silver nanowires (AgNWs) have garnered significant attention during the past decade thanks to their applications in conductive inks used for electronic applications. The polyol process, widely used for AgNW synthesis, is known for its effectiveness in producing high aspect ratio and high yield nanowires. However, this process suffers from drawbacks such as high energy consumption and use of unsustainable reagents derived from nonrenewable resources, which makes its large-scale utilization and economic feasibility challenging. In contrast, green synthesis methods offer potential solutions by employing environmentally friendly and cost-effective approaches. In this study, we offer a high-yield (90%) approach for the inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and sustainable synthesis of AgNWs, and show that the production cost per gram of AgNWs can be reduced by 31.72% compared to the polyol process. In addition, we investigate the rheological behavior of the synthesized AgNW-based conductive ink under screen printing and direct writing conditions using flow sweep, peak hold, and frequency sweep tests. The rheological behavior of the AgNWbased conductive ink provides valuable information regarding its use for various printing applications. The conductive ink demonstrated a shear-thinning thixotropic behavior for all silver nanostructure contents (2, 5, 10, and 20 wt.%), and all temperatures (25, 30, and 40 °C). It was observed that direct writing is better suited for printing inks with low colloidal content due to its lower shear rate, whereas screen printing is more effective for high-content, high-viscosity inks because it utilizes higher shear rates. The proposed cheaper and more sustainable method can serve as a promising alternative for industrial conductive ink manufacturing for printed electronic appliances such as printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flexible transparent conductive films (TCFs).