125 research outputs found
Constructing Outraged Communities and State Responses: The Taslima Nasreen Saga in 1994 and 2007
No full textTaslima Nasreen, the exiled Bangladeshi author, was forced to leave India, her adopted homeland, in March 2008 after being under ‘security protection’ for months following street agitation against her writings in Kolkata. The events between August 2007, when she was physically attacked in Hyderabad, and March 2008, when she left the country, were reminiscent of those in Bangladesh in 1994 which led to her departure from there. In both instances, the states’ responses were her forced removal from the country to placate the agitators. In this paper I analyze the events on the ground and the responses of the states. I argue that these events demonstrate how ‘outraged communities’ are constructed, and symbols are invented to mobilize the community. The role of state has received little attention in the extant discussions while I contend that states bear a significant responsibility in engendering the controversy
Centring stigmatised underserved groups and limiting State competence to counter structural violence:: (Im)permissibility in International Law and South African Law of arrest and detention of undocumented asylum seekers during the asylum application process
No full textSouth Africa has the competence to regulate the entry and stay of asylum seekers in the country, and to introduce measures of arrest and detention in asylum applications. It enacted the Refugees Act in 1998, which gave effect to its international law obligations in terms of the three specific international and regional refugee law conventions: the 1951 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, the 1967 UN Protocol relating to the status of refugees and the 1969 OAU Convention governing the specific aspects of refugee problems in Africa. It committed to providing meaningful protection to displaced persons who fled their home countries out of force and need. A key part of this commitment is to provide displaced persons seeking asylum with documentation to regularise their stay in the country. This study is concerned with South Africa's treatment of undocumented asylum seekers. South Africa's commitments in terms of the Act and to its international law obligations have been undone by its current legal framework and practices. Of particular importance is not only the State's failure to protect undocumented asylum seekers from arrest and detention through meaningful assistance during the application process, but also its preference to keep them in a state of being undocumented and therefore vulnerable to arrest and detention. The recent Refugees Amendment Act 11 of 2017 introduced measures that make it easier to arrest and detain undocumented asylum seekers, creating a precarious environment for those most in need of protection during the asylum application process. The study argues that the 2017 amendments (legal framework) and implementation (practices) create an untenable environment for undocumented asylum seekers and amounts to State structural violence. This finding of structural violence can never be permissible in international and constitutional law; therefore, South Africa's competence to introduce measures of arrest and detention in asylum applications must be limited. To respond to the structural violence, any approach formulated and applied must centre the rights and needs of this underserved group and guarantee positive steps are taken to undo structural violence. The study therefore puts forward standards to the limitation of South Africa's competence to regulate arrest and detention in the asylum application process. These standards may form a basis for a new legal and practical framework that centres the rights and needs of undocumented asylum seekers, protects them more substantively, and brings the State into compliance with its international and constitutional obligations
Synthesis and Characterization with Computational Studies of Metal Complexes of Methyl 2-((4-cyanophenyl)(hydroxy) methyl)acrylate: A New Biologically Active Multi-Functional Adduct
No full textThe title ligand (L”x), methyl 2-((4-cyanophenyl)(hydroxy)methyl)acrylate was synthesized following the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction scheme. Spectroscopic techniques such as: UV- Visible, FT-IR, ESI-MS, and 1H NMR helped in characterization of the L”x. Complexes of Cr3+, Co3+, Ni2+, Mn2+, Cu2+ with L”x were prepared and characterized by UV- Visible, FT-IR and powder-XRD. FTIR spectrum of the L”x generated through DFT B3LYP method and 6-311++ G (d,p) basis set was found in good agreement with experimental spectrum. Additionally, the semi-empirical PM6 method optimization helped propose the most suitable geometries of the complexes with Cr3+, Co3+ possessing octahedral, Ni2+ square planner, Mn2+ and Cu2+ tetrahedral geometries. Powder-XRD patterns of the complexes have revealed cubic crystal class for Cr3+ and Co3+, whereas hexagonal, orthorhombic, and monoclinic for Ni2+, Mn2+, and Cu2+ complexes were observed, respectively. In addition, the nano-particle size was found in the range of 8.2560–4.5316 nm for complexes. Antibacterial activity against S. aureus, E. coli, B. pumilis and S. typhi confirmed a substantially high potential, as endorsed by their Molecular docking studies, of Ni2+ and Cu2+ complexes against each bacterial strain. Moreover, all compounds exhibited positive antioxidant activities, but have no antifungal potential except L”x. The current study demonstrates the usefulness of these novel transition metal complexes as possible potent antibacterial and antioxidant agents
Physical and Spiritual Shades of Love in Taslima Nasreen’s Love Poems
No full textTaslima Nasreen is a Bangladeshi author whose name is always in the news. Sometimes it\u27s because she said something bold and honest about fanaticism, and other times it\u27s because she gave a voice to oppressed people who had never dared to say what they felt inside. Today, the world is moving forward in the area of technology. Art and writing are getting better and better as time goes on. Still, it\u27s sad to say that there is a corner where everything is dark, even though it looks like everything is fine from the outside. The author who has the courage to bring this darkness out into the open is Taslima Nasreen, who is not afraid of the oppressive powers. The poet in Taslima Nasreen can\u27t ignore how important it is to touch the body, which also needs to rest and feel safe. Love is the medicine that makes the body feel better. The kiss is a way to show love. When the poet has done everything from early morning until late in the evening, he or she is too tired. Love is what she needs. She is used to getting two kisses on the lips from her lover. She can\u27t get enough of love being shown through a kiss on her lips. She can\u27t picture being able to sleep or rest without a kiss from her lover
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Awareness of Its Management among Tailors in Urban India
No full textThe rising diabetes prevalence in developing countries highlights a critical public health challenge linked to lifestyle changes and limited awareness of disease management. This study addresses the gap in understanding diabetes prevalence and management knowledge among sedentary occupational groups, such as tailors. This study aims to assess the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and evaluate knowledge regarding its management among tailors in Hyderabad. This community-based cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of DM and evaluated knowledge about its management among tailors in Hyderabad, a group particularly at risk due to their sedentary work environments and limited awareness of diabetes management. Data were collected from 170 tailors aged 30–60 years across four localities in Hyderabad using a structured questionnaire and random blood glucose level checks. Results indicated that 58.8% of participants had normal glucose levels, 25.3% were pre-diabetic, and 15.9% were diabetic. Diabetes (19.4%) and hypertension (22.9%) were common, though only 37.1% adhered to regular medication. Irregular dietary habits were noted, with 61.8% skipping meals occasionally and 45% consuming outside food monthly. The mean blood glucose level was 146.85 mg/dL (SE: 3.92 mg/dL), with 97.1% consuming tea or coffee daily and 48.2% eating street food monthly. This study highlighted that Tailors, who tend to have sedentary work environments, are at particular risk due to a lack of awareness about diabetes, its management, proper nutrition normal Blood glucose, values and complications of DM
Histomorphological Analysis of Placental & Umbilical Cord Blood Vessels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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E-governance : a global journey
No full textNo abstract available.• Title Page
• Editors and Contributors
• Contents
• Introduction: e-Governance, a Global Journey
• Section I. E-Governance Visions
• The Impact of Inclusive e-Government Applications
• The Role of ICT in Social and Economic Development of Turkmenistan
• Section II. Local E-Governance
• Understanding IT Literacy in the Context of the Arab Region: A Study in Oman
• E-Tourism: A Catalyst for Promoting the East African Community as Competitive Tourist Destination
• E-Reconciliation in Rwanda
• Section III. Transversal Issues
• Implementing ICT for Governance in Fragile States - A Case Study of Afghanistan
• Work Organization and e-Governance
• Escaping Patchwork Adoption of ICTs in Developing Countries
• Enterprise Architecture Startup Model for Successful eGovernment for Post Conflict Countries
• Section IV. Future Issues
• Internet Access Commons
• e-Governance: Past, Present and Future: A Theoretical Framework for Prospective Policy Analysis
• Time to Gear Up for a Second Generation of eGOV Foresight
• Next Steps in e-Governance: Peoples' e-Participation
• Author Inde
Female Critics of Islamism: Liberal or Secular Islam?
No full text The author distinguishes between two types of criticism of Islamism: ‘liberal Islam’ and ‘secular Islam’. The meaning and consequences of this difference in approach is analyzed with reference to the work of Chadortt Djavann, Irshad Manji, Mina Ahadi and Taslima Nasreen. The difference of approach is especially relevant in the way one looks at ‘interpretation’. This will be illustrated by analyzing a discussion between Tariq Ramadan and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. </jats:p
Utan kommunikation, ingen konflikthantering! : En kvalitativ studie om kommunikationens betydelse för konflikthantering
No full textFörskoleverksamheten präglas av konflikter orsakade av bristandekommunikation. Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka betydelsen avkommunikation vid konflikthantering i förskolan. Studien kommer attfokusera på förskollärares konfliktförebyggande strategier och verktyg därdestruktiva konflikter hämmas och en harmonisk lärandemiljö skapas förbarn. Konflikter förvärras av bristande kommunikation.Tidigare forskning slår fast att socio-kognitiv utveckling och lärande attkonflikter främjas av konflikter och att ökad medvetenhet omkonflikthantering stimuleras av förskollärares medling och vägledning.Avvaktande inför ett ingripande innefattas i förskollärarens ansvar att låtabarn hitta egna konfliktlösningar, vilket utgör en effektiv metod vid barnskonflikthantering.Studien som vilar på enkätundersökningar och intervjuer utgår från kvalitativmetod för att optimera förståelsen av kommunikationens betydelse vidkonflikthantering: “Vilken betydelse har kommunikation vidkonflikthantering?” och “Vilka strategier kan förskollärare använda för attunderlätta kommunikationen mellan barnen?”Viktiga implikationer tydliggörs: barn uppmuntras att ta ansvar för samtrespektera egna och andras perspektiv och känslor vid arbete med socialtansvar, normer och värden för att förebygga konflikter.Genom närvarande intas barnets perspektiv och barnets deltagande och egetansvarstagande främjas. Barnens röster hörs och deras åsikter tas effektivt ibeaktning vid demokratiskt samarbete
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