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Sudan: A War of Atrocities Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan
Full text linkThis report documents attacks on civilians and objects essential for their survival in Sudan. It concludes that both parties to the conflict violated international human rights and humanitarian law, with most violations amounting to war crimes. The Rapid Support Forces’ conduct may also constitute crimes against humanity, including persecution and extermination. The report calls for accountability and sets out a roadmap for justice
Pioneering the Pacific in Earth Sciences: UH Mānoa students establish the first Sigma Gamma Epsilon chapter in Hawaiʻi and beyond
Full text linkThe Iota Delta Chapter is proud to announce its establishment as the first Sigma Gamma Epsilon chapter in the Pacific, with the hope that it will serve as a foundation for future chapters across the region. The chapter has been created at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). The Department of Earth Sciences is loosely divided into three working research divisions (Geophysics and Tectonics [G&T], Marine and Environmental Geology [MEG], and Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology [VGP]), with numerous laboratories and research facilities
The vulnerable immigrant
Full text linkImmigration is not just a modern phenomenon -- nor is the vulnerability associated with it. In The Vulnerable Immigrant, Jason Schlude explores the experience of the Jews as immigrants in ancient Alexandria, Egypt and how it highlights the choices before us at a critical moment in the United States
Sunday of the Word of God, The Word is Hope
No full textDrawing from Elie Wiesel’s Night, Christian tradition, and historical movements of resilience in the United States and Africa, William Orbih\u27s reflects on hope as a word, a virtue, a story, a song, and ultimately, the very person of Christ. Hope is the creative word of God, the foundation of faith, the anchor of our souls. It is both the promise and fulfillment of God’s love. In a world marked by pain and injustice, the Church proclaims: The Word is Hope
Barriers to Participation in Follow-up Services in Oncology
Full text linkBackgroundPsychological distress is often seen in cancer patients due to the physical, emotional, and social burdens of diagnosis and treatment. Patient participation in support services remains low despite the readily available psychosocial resources. The Emotional Well-Being Tool (EWBT), a validated psychological distress screening tool, is often used in a Midwest cancer clinic, yet it was noted that its supportive services were underutilized.
PurposeThis quality improvement project aimed to analyze the perspective of cancer patients on the EWBT, their understanding of its purpose and outcomes, and the perceived barriers to utilizing supportive services.
MethodsIt was an exploratory design, utilizing a 6-question questionnaire which was distributed to patients who had completed the EWBT. Both quantitative and qualitative results were analyzed.
ResultsA total of 118 participants were included in the project, with 91.53% understanding the purpose of the EWBT, and 80.51% being aware that follow-up may occur based on the results. Only 21.19% of participants reported utilizing the resources that were offered to them. There were common barriers, including time restraints, financial concerns, a lack of transportation, insufficient education about the services provided, and the perception that help was unnecessary. While there was high awareness of the screening tool, knowledge regarding the specifics of the services and their accessibility was limited.
ConclusionEven with widespread awareness of the EWBT, many barriers remain that limit the utilization of supportive services. Improved consistency in administering the screening tool and clearer handouts regarding services offered, which discuss costs and access, may enhance support service utilization. By addressing these issues, the Midwest clinic can promote better overall well-being and quality of life for cancer patients
Schism and Dialogue in Antioch: Melkite-Orthodox Relations, 1724 – Present
Full text linkMore than three centuries after the emergence of Uniatism and the 1724 Antiochian schism, deep divisions persist between the Melkite Greek Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches. Despite ecumenical milestones and the official condemnation of Uniatism, full ecclesiastical union remains elusive. Efforts to heal the 1054 schism between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy likewise continue to encounter significant obstacles. This study examines traditional Melkite–Orthodox relations, academic initiatives, and dialogue efforts within the Antiochian context. It advocates bold, reform-oriented approaches to coexistence and collaboration—grounded in human rights and fraternity—moving beyond polemics toward mutual understanding, reconciliation, and trust
The Sudanese Identity in the Mirror of Colonial and Post-Independence History
Full text linkAfter independence, Sudan’s political elite adopted colonial-inspired policies that sought to divide the country into North and South (Arabs versus Africans). This policy was further reinforced by the civil wars and by the failures of the Sudanese political elite to construct a cohesive national identity. In the post-independence period, one elite group aligned itself with an Arab identity, while another embraced an African identity. Logically, therefore, both identities—Islamic-Arab and African—encompass the majority of the population. Yet, while Islamists and Africanists each claimed to represent this majority, neither addressed the contradictions inherent in their positions. As the tension between the Islamic-Arab and African projects illustrates, there is no permanent Sudanese majority that can be established. Rather, Sudanese people possess multiple and overlapping affiliations—religious, linguistic, and regional—that together produce shifting cross-cutting majorities
