306 research outputs found
Emerging Non-OECD Countries: Global Shifts in Power and Geopolitical Regionalization
No full textSince 1990 the banning of ethnic and other identity-based parties has become the norm in sub-Saharan Africa. This article focuses on Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as three East African countries that have opted for different ways of dealing with such parties. Using case studies, it traces the origins of the party bans in Tanzania and Uganda and explores the reasons for the absence of a ban in Kenya. The analysis shows that the laws on particularistic parties have actually been implemented by the appropriate institutions. However,these laws have only marginally influenced the character of the political parties in the three countries: A comparison of regional voting patterns suggests that bans on particularistic parties have not ensured the emergence of aggregative parties with a national following in Tanzania and Uganda. In Kenya on the other hand, where such a ban was nonexistent until 2008, parties have not proven to be more regional.Sub-Saharan Africa, party ban, ethnic parties, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda,party regulation, party nationalization
„Maina i Kościej” (1843) Narcyzy Żmichowskiej w kontekście badań nad mitologią Słowian
No full textThe article offers a comprehensive analysis of a single work, the early poem Maina i Kościej [Maina and Koshchei] by Narcyza Żmichowska. So far, it has been subjected to various interpretations, viewing the text from either biographical, intertextual (in relation to French literature), feminist, and philosophical perspectives. All of these readings are recalled either directly in the text or in footnotes. Notably, in the course of her queries, the author has not come across a study juxtaposing various snippets of information on Slavic culture and mythology embedded in the poem with the latest findings in religious studies. The ‘Eastward’ turn of European (and further) public discourse has resulted in the tremendous popularity of research on the heritage of Slavic pagan culture, which is currently experiencing a revival — not unlike in the Romantic period, during which Żmichowska operated. In this author’s opinion, Maina i Kościej is a work that merits a reinterpretation from a previously unexplored angle. The article initially outlines the historical context in which the poem was penned, taking into account both Żmichowska’s historiosophical interest in Slavic Antiquity and the period of the November Uprising, as the poem by Żmichowska alludes to both. The study mentions the sources the author drew upon while composing Maina i Kościej, including Adam Naruszewicz’s study on Slavic deities. It then follows with an in-depth analysis of the poem, taking into account references to Slavic mythology, other Romantic-era works, the distinctive poetics of the period, as well as relevant philosophical and historical contexts. As a result, it offers a novel interpretation of a text that deserves to be counted among the unjustly forgotten poetic works of the Romantic era
The Ceramic Assemblage from Staraya Maina Hillfort Long House
No full textThe article is devoted to the analysis of pottery traditions of the population associated with the existence of “long houses” on Staraya-Maina hillfort (Ulyanovsk Oblast), dated by the Great Migration Period. The research is based on the ceramic collection found on the hillfort during the excavations in 1990–1991. This paper presents a typological description of vessels and the results of technological analysis conducted by the author according to A. A. Bobrinsky’s method. The analysis revealed two massive pottery traditions, one of which was widely known on Imenkovo culture settlements, while the second one was a new discovery. The author suggests that this group of ceramics might be associated with an inflow of population from the Middle Oka region and from the Oka-Sura region in the fifth century AD, which brought the typical complex of garnishments of Ryazan-Oka type to the Middle Volga region
ASO Author Reflections: Hypertrophic Techniques Have an Impact on the Complexity and Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Major Hepatectomies
No full textProcesses of transgression: inverting dichotomies \"from object to subject\" in Maina Mendes and Myra, by Maria Velho da Costa
No full textMaria Velho da Costa, autora de escrita íngreme, apresentou um legado de transgressão na literatura portuguesa contemporânea de autoria feminina. Neste trabalho, procuramos analisar as obras Maina Mendes (1969), romance de estreia, e Myra (2008), último romance publicado pela escritora. Observamos como a construção do discurso feminino é pautado dentro das obras por meio da linguagem e do papel dos interlocutores do discurso. Além disso, apresentamos a leitura dessas obras como Bildungsroman, alicerçados principalmente, nas contribuições de Cristiana Ferreira Pinto sobre o Bildungsroman feminino. Nesse sentido, utilizamos o conceito de Bildungsroman para ilustrar como o Bildungsroman feminino rompe com a tradição, seja por meio do discurso, seja pela formação interrompida.Maria Velho da Costa, an author of steep writing, presented a legacy of transgression in contemporary Portuguese literature of female authorship. In this paper, we seek to analyze the works Maina Mendes (1969), her debut novel, and Myra (2008), her last published novel. We observe how the construction of the female discourse is guided within the works through language and the role of the discourse\'s interlocutors. Furthermore, we present the reading of these works as Bildungsroman, based mainly on the contributions of Cristiana Ferreira Pinto about the female Bildungsroman. In this sense, we use the concept of Bildungsroman to illustrate how the female Bildungsroman breaks with the traditional Bildungsroman, either through discourse or interrupted formation
ASO Author Reflections: Minimally Invasive Approach and Oncologic Benefit in Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) With Risk of Very Early Recurrence: Is it Time to Consider Technique as a Key Element of Onco-Surgical Strategy?
No full textSynthesis and characterization of five-co-ordinate rhenium(III) complexes with 2-(diphenylphosphino)ethanethiolate and monothiolate liqands. Crystal structure of [Re(Ph2PCH2CH2S)2(PhCH2S)]
No full textA new series of five-co-ordinate rhenium(III) complexes containing the mixed S,P-bidentate 2-(diphenylphosphino)ethanethiolate ligand together with a monothiol RSH [R = Ph2PCH2CH2, Ph2P(O)CH2CH2, PhCH2, Ph or Pr(n)] have been synthesized and characterized. This Re(III)P2S3 series was prepared by substitution reactions of [Re(III)Cl3(MeCN)(PPh3)2], a pre-reduced rhenium(III) precursor, by addition of 2-(diphenylphosphino)ethanethiol and the corresponding monothiol. Formation of these compounds was verified by elemental analysis and H-1 and P-31 NMR and positive-ion fast atom bombardment mass spectroscopy. The complexes were found to be diamagnetic, neutral and stable. They exhibit a trigonal-bipyramidal geometry, where three sulfur atoms occupy the equatorial plane and two phosphorus atoms are positioned at the apices. The X-ray structural analysis of bis[2-(diphenylphoshino)ethanethiolato-kappaS,kappaP](phenylmethanethiol ato-kappaS)rhenium(III) revealed that this compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/c with Z = 8, a = 21.011(9), b = 20.397(9), c = 16.289(7) angstrom, beta = 107.13(5)-degrees, R = 0.050, R' = 0.063, by using 5644 observed reflections. The above data further demonstrate the preference of a five-co-ordinate configuration when the P2S3 donor-atom set is available for co-ordinating rhenium(III)
Healthy homes initiative project
No full textA healthy and safe community is vital for the overall quality and economic stability of any city. To maintain the health and attractiveness of our communities, we must rebuild, enhance, restore and alleviate sickness in our neighborhoods. A major objective of many neighborhood revitalization programs is to increase home ownership to help stabilize neighborhoods and strengthen communities. It creates important local and individual incentives for maintaining and improving private property and public spaces. Local nonprofit community development corporations spearhead the revitalization of distressed communities.
The Lemoyne-Owen College area was faced with the challenge of a deteriorating community. To solve this problem, LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation (LOCCDC) was re- established in 1989 to institutionalize Lemoyne-Owen College's commitment to its community. Since its establishment, LOCCDC has been recognized as a key mechanism for community development and outreach. This organization has been successful in various areas, including Micro Lending, Business and Economic Development and Housing.
LOCCDC started the Housing component in 1999 when it received its first CHDO grant. Since then, it has built 10 new single homes and rehabilitated 5 single homes using its "Build a Block" infill program.
LOCCDC started the Healthy Homes Initiative program in 2004 to join the nation in its effort to eliminate the home lead poisoning especially in children under the age of six years by the year 2010 while producing affordable homes for sale to low income single families. LOCCDC aims to complete 20 such projects by the turn of the decade.
This paper is a demonstration of how LOCCDC conducted the first piece of the Healthy Homes Initiative Project with an outline of community needs assessment, the problem statement, project design, project implementation and project monitoring and implementation process. (Author abstract)Maina, J. (2005). Healthy homes initiative project. Retrieved from http://academicarchive.snhu.eduMaster of Science (M.S.)School of Community Economic Developmen
Evaluation of insect pest infestation and yield losses in maize crop in Maina, district Malakand
No full textMaize (Zea mays) is the third most significant cereal crop in Pakistan. It plays a crucial role in the local diet and serves as a vital component in livestock fodder and poultry feed. Moreover, it has gained commercial importance in the food industry, contributing to the production of items such as corn oil, cornflakes, popcorn, and Rafhan. Its yield is severely affected by insect pests. Therefore, this study investigated the insect pest infestation and associated yield losses in maize crops in Maina, District Malakand. The experiment recorded the percentage of plant infestation by insect pests and quantified the resultant losses. Maize stem borer (Chilo partelus) exhibited a significant infestation of 23.50 %, followed by maize aphid (Rhopalosiphum maidis) at 15 % during the tasseling stage. Shootfly (Atherigona soccata) showed early-stage infestation with 9 %, and maize jassid (Zygenia sp) appeared with a population of 2 jassids/sweep net. Armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta) was also identified as a pest with 7.1 % plant infestation. The cumulative grain losses due to these pests were calculated as 1112 kg/ha. Maize cultivation in Pakistan holds significant economic importance, contributing to various sectors, and sustaining local diets. In this context, effective pest management strategies are crucial for optimizing maize yields. The study provides valuable insights into the dynamics of insect pest infestation and emphasizes the need for proactive measures to mitigate yield losses in maize cultivation. © 2018 The Author(s
Cost-Effectiveness of Asenapine in the Treatment of Patients with Bipolar I Disorder with Mixed Episodes in an Italian Context
No full textIntroduction: Bipolar disorder is a chronic disease characterized by periods of mania or hypomania, depression, or a combination of both (mixed state). Because bipolar disorder is one of the leading causes of disability, it represents an important economic burden on society. Asenapine (ASE) is a new second-generation antipsychotic developed and approved for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. The objective of the present study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of ASE compared to olanzapine (OLA) in the treatment of patients experiencing mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in the context of the Italian National Health Service (NHS).
Results: This pharmacoeconomic model showed that ASE resulted to be dominant over OLA; in fact, ASE was associated with lower direct costs (derived largely by the savings from hospitalizations avoided) and also generated a better quality of life. Results were robust to changes in key parameters; both scenario analyses and sensitivity analyses demonstrated model reliability.
Methods: A pharmacoeconomic model was developed to simulate the management of Italian bipolar I patients with mixed episodes over a 5-year time horizon by combining clinical parameters with resource utilization. An expert panel of Italian psychiatrists and health economists was responsible for adapting a UK model to the Italian context. The primary outcome measure of the economic evaluation was the incremental cost effectiveness ratio, where effectiveness is measured in terms of quality adjusted life-years gained. Scenario analyses, sensitivity analyses, and a probabilistic sensitivity analysis were performed to test the robustness of the model.
Conclusions: Results from this study suggest that the management of bipolar I patients with mixed episodes using ASE as alternative to OLA can lead to cost saving for the Italian NHS and improve patients quality of life. © 2014, The Author(s)
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