Historical Account Research Articles

Historical account and transcendental facts of the division of powers in Mexico

Historical account and transcendental facts of the division of powers in Mexico

Empowering a feminist clinic

In the context of psychoanalytic practice, the relevance of challenging gender oppressions in modern subjectivities relies on engaging in meaningful dialogues with feminism. Drawing from our academic background in teaching psychoanalysis, gender studies, and feminism, as well as our experience as private practice analysts, this article presents ideas and reflections on an ongoing project—a feminist clinic in Michoacán, Mexico. The clinic’s goal is to uncover and challenge gender system oppressions that affect modern female subjectivities, with a particular focus on how gender-based violence shapes these experiences. The article is divided into three sections. The first section provides a historical account of the feminist clinic project, highlighting its social and political context. The second section explores the tensions and fluctuations between psychoanalytic theory and feminist activism, considering the contemporary struggles faced by women impacted by gender-based violence. It investigates how psychoanalysis and feminism can complement each other to create effective intervention strategies against women’s oppression. The third section analyses the potential of the feminist clinic project as a tool for both academic pedagogy and psychoanalytic clinical training, offering a new path to feminist activism called ‘subjective activism’.

Enhancing Wheat Crop Yield and Quality through Genetic Engineering Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

The increasing world population has created an alarming situation to meet the demand for food. Ultimately wheat yield is required to be increased proportionally to the world’s population. An estimated increase of 05 tonnes per hectare is direly needed from the current production of 3.3 tonnes by the end of 2050. To achieve this goal it is required to adopt new, emerging, and efficient breeding techniques which caused a recent breakthrough in wheat genome sequencing and provided sufficient information for the traits which are directly related to quality and yield of crops. This review provides a comprehensive overview of tools and techniques which are widely used for discovering the functionality of genes that results in specific phenotypes of Wheat. It gives a deep historical account of the development of wheat transformation techniques and provides an idea about in which way these techniques have been adapted to produce gain-of-function phenotypes through gene overexpression, loss-of-function phenotypes through the expression of antisense RNAs (RNA interference or RNAi). Recently, gene structure and expression manipulation using site-specific nucleases such as CRISPR/Cas9 for genome editing. The review summarizes recent successes in the application of wheat genetic manipulation to enhance yield, improve wheat's nutritional and health-promoting qualities, and boost the crop's resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses. Keywords: Transformation, gene knock-Out, gene knock-In, RNAI, overexpression.

Psychedelic Healing: A Historical, Empirical, and Personal Account

Psychedelic Healing: A Historical, Empirical, and Personal Account

“ОСТАННЄ СЛОВО” В СУДОВІЙ ЗАЛІ ЯК ВИКЛИК ВЛАДІ (З КРИМІНАЛЬНОЇ СПРАВИ ДИСИДЕНТА ЗОРЯНА ПОПАДЮКА)

Drawing upon the declassified archival files meticulously preserved by the State Security Committee of the Ukrainian SSR, this endeavor seeks to illuminate the profound impact of the Soviet totalitarian system and propaganda on human destinies. Despite the relentless efforts to suppress individual spirits, it becomes evident that the indomitable spirit and the capacity for conscious resistance persisted among citizens who refused to succumb to Moscow's propaganda machinery. In particular, the focus of this exploration is on the remarkable case of Zorian Popadiuk, a first-year student enrolled in the Faculty of Philology at Lviv University. The publication of the final statement delivered by Popadiuk during his trial serves as a poignant lens through which to discern the moral and intellectual resilience of this young non-conformist, subsequently evolving into a dissident and enduring the harsh realities of long-term incarceration within the confines of Soviet camps. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a repressive regime that sought to mold the thoughts and actions of its citizens through pervasive propaganda. The declassified files present a harrowing account of the ways in which the Soviet machinery endeavored to cripple the destinies of individuals, aiming to subjugate the collective consciousness to the dictates of the ruling ideology. However, as we delve into the life and trial of Zorian Popadiuk, it becomes apparent that the spirit of resistance and the quest for individuality persisted against all odds. Zorian Popadiuk's journey from a seemingly ordinary first-year student to a symbol of dissent is a testament to the human capacity for resilience in the face of oppressive systems. The trial, a crucial juncture in his life, serves as a microcosm of the larger struggle against ideological conformity. Popadiuk's final statement, extracted from the trial records, unveils the depth of his moral and intellectual fortitude. It becomes a significant point of reflection, shedding light on the inner workings of a non-conformist mind grappling with the ideological juggernaut of the Soviet state. The examination of Popadiuk's trial extends beyond a mere historical account; it provides valuable insights into the broader socio-political landscape of the time. It serves as a poignant reminder that, even within the confines of a totalitarian regime, there existed individuals who resisted the homogenizing effects of propaganda, clinging steadfastly to their convictions and individuality. The publication of Popadiuk's final words serves a dual purpose – to acknowledge the personal sacrifice of one individual and to unveil the collective resistance simmering beneath the surface of the Soviet society.

Navigating Indonesia-United States relations, 1967-1969

Individuals not holding formal positions are often overlooked in studies of international relations, where the focus is generally on Heads of State, foreign ministers and accredited professionals attached to diplomatic services. Indeed, it is an anomaly for an individual, and certainly a non-national, to act as an envoy for one government, and for that intermediary to be attached great importance by another foreign government. Such an abnormality was Clive Williams, President Soeharto of Indonesia’s Australian Whisperer. Williams has never been mentioned in a single diplomatic, political or historical account of United States-Indonesia relations. But as shall be seen, he was an extremely effective and indispensable intermediary for both countries as they moved towards closer relations in the late 1960s. The practice of a non-national assisting a national leader in international affairs is a fascinating concept.

Navigating Career: Deciphering the Narrative Strategies in Louis Freycinet’s Navigation et Géographie (1815)

The historical account of the Baudin expedition, the Voyage de découvertes aux Terres Australes , has attracted considerable critical attention, notably for the way in which its lead author, the zoologist François Péron, positions himself as narrator and protagonist. In contrast, the companion volume devoted to the nautical work of the expedition, Navigation et Géographie , compiled by Péron’s collaborator Louis Freycinet, has aroused little by way of commentary. No doubt the abundance of technical content has obscured its storyline, yet the fact that the author has chosen to revisit the voyage narrative from a different standpoint is of great interest in itself. To gain insight into Freycinet’s intentions, we examine the various strategies he deploys as he proceeds to construct his own distinct narrative persona. We show how he distances himself from the hero-victim strategy adopted by Péron, first by establishing his credentials as a professional navigator and cartographer, and second by positioning himself as a diligent and dispassionate servant of the national interest.

Simultaneous Recruitment of New Graduates (SRoNG)

Abstract This paper provides a systematic account of simultaneous recruitment of new graduates (SRoNG), the predominant hiring practice of big companies in Japan. The authors characterise SRoNG as macro-level coordination in the process of new graduate recruitment between companies and universities, along with homogeneous hiring conditions offered by individual firms, consisting of same initial salaries, initial internal vocational training, and absence of job specification. The paper further provides a historical account of SRoNG’s emergence, tracing it back to early-modern government structures, education expansion, wage control efforts, and the system’s expansion and establishment as a predominant institution. Finally the paper focuses on SRoNG’s more recent empirical evolution. The main business association, Keidanren, proposed to abandon the practice in the wake of intensified competition with foreign multinationals in the recruitment of new graduates. While there are noteworthy ongoing changes, the authors suggest that SRoNG is unlikely to suffer more than a partial and minor abandonment.

Political tensions and technological innovation driving the military robot business

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed insight into the global military robot industry with an emphasis on products and their applications.Design/methodology/approachFollowing an introduction which includes a brief historical account, this provides an industry overview, including various market dimensions and a discussion of the geopolitical and technological factors driving market development. The three following sections provide details of land, airborne and marine robots, their capabilities and deployments in recent conflicts. Finally, brief conclusions are drawn.FindingsMilitary robots which operate on land, in the air and at sea constitute a multi-billion dollar industry which is growing rapidly. It is being driven by geopolitical tensions, notably the military-technology arms race between China and the USA and the conflict in Ukraine, together with technological progress, particularly in AI. Many robots possess multi-functional capabilities, and the leading application is presently intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. An increasing number of heavily armed robots are being developed, and AI has the potential to impart these with the capacity to deliver lethal force without human intervention. Although heavily criticised in some quarters, this capability has probably already been deployed on the battlefield. With ever-growing military budgets, escalating political tensions and technological innovations, robots will play an increasingly significant role in future conflicts.Originality/valueThis provides a detail account of military robots and their role in modern warfare.

Corporate ownership and insolvency law: An evidence from India

Reorganization or revival of the financially distressed corporate person is the prime objective of insolvency law. To rationalize the said objective, the insolvency law in India— Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 has adopted the manager-displacement model of the insolvency regime. It has become progressively evident from existing literature that the development of corporate governance mechanisms may have imperative implications on the aptness of a nation's legal system and its accomplishments. The existing evolutionary theory asserts that corporate bankruptcy and corporate governance structure complement each other. The historical account of corporate ownership structure in India represents a predominance of concentrated ownership patterns. Through the perspective of the existing evolutionary theory of corporate insolvency, the paper analyzes the corporate ownership structure and development of corporate insolvency law in India. The article also explores whether corporate ownership structure as a corporate governance mechanism can explain the progression of the insolvency regime in India. The findings of this paper would be of significance for jurisdictions that are considering reforms within their existing corporate insolvency law.

Protestant Christianity and the Bible as Wisdom for Earth Environmental Stewardship

Since the 1967, after Lynn White Jr.´s seminal article in science, entitled “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis,” Christianity has received academic and popular criticism, for having, supposedly, served as a major driver for our current ecological crisis. Contrary to White´s negative historical account of the role of Christianity in environmental affairs, in this article, I offer a rebuttal by stressing that, actually, Christianity is a major source of wisdom towards building a more sustainable Earth stewardship. White´s biggest mistake was not telling apart what Christianity teaches from what self-ascribed Christians think and do about the environment. Christianity itself explains this paradox: People’s right and wrong doings are solely the result of their own choices and flaws due to sin, and not because Judeo-Christian traditions or the Bible lack values and principles that are benevolent to the environment. In conclusion, White´s views on the interplay between Christianity and Ecology are fundamentally mistaken, mainly for his lack (or dismissal) of a deeper knowledge of biblical principles for environmental stewardship.

‘Wider than the realm of England’: the Hosack family heritage, Atlantic slavery and casting Mary, Queen of Scots for the nation

In 1871 the Scottish-born magistrate John Hosack (1809–87) was described as ‘the chivalrous and most recent defender’ of Mary, Queen of Scots. After writing a popular historical account of her life, he had presented a plaster cast bust of her Westminster effigy to London’s National Portrait Gallery, which it then used to create an electrotype sculpture with the help of Elkington & Co. This article interrogates the ‘value’ of this sculpture as a cultural heritage object by retracing its history. It places Hosack’s desire to replicate and commemorate Scottish heritage alongside his family ties to Jamaica, including the parallel life of his half-brother William and the wealth John derived from his father’s sugar profits, which relied on African enslavement. It argues the importance of understanding how such legacies enabled individuals to participate in cultural philanthropy in the Victorian period, which simultaneously distanced them from their Atlantic pasts. It also considers how, in its transformation into an electrotype, Hosack’s cast became part of a wider effort by museums and galleries to replicate national heritage using manufacturing methods indebted to the industrial economy intertwined with the British Empire. Sculpture offered a powerful medium through which to fortify national history, but its commemorative capacity can, and should, be unpicked to better understand British legacies of enslavement and colonialism.

The Multiple Layers of "Zainichi" Korean Chinese Diaspora Viewed from a Kaleidoscopic Perspective through the Prism of the Documentary Indelible

Abstract: In this paper, I analyze the documentary Indelible ( Chisuji , 2019), directed by Ryūichi Tsunoda (Seongwoo Kim). Depicting a "Zainichi" Korean Chinese in Japan, the documentary is a personal story of the journey of a man to find his father and, by extension, himself. Although it was produced with a focus on the family, particularly the father-son relationship, it also serves as a valuable historical account, illustrating structural realities in East Asia that continue to create diaspora. I elucidate the historical context of Korean Chinese in Japan and their migration and the difficulty of ascertaining the number of Korean Chinese living in Japan, discussing the connections between Korean diasporic histories across Korea, Japan, and China rooted in imperial occupation. I also explore, through intersectional perspectives, patriarchy, isolation of the elderly, female migration, and multilayered identification. I argue that the documentary serves as a prism through which the complexities of the Korean Chinese diaspora are revealed, not only deepening our understanding of the diaspora's historical trajectory and contemporary challenges but also illuminating the intersection and expansion of the identities of Korean Chinese in Japan.

Orientalists' Criticism Of Saida Aisha's Marriage: Analytical Study Of Hadith Narrations

This Article presenting the divergent orientalists’ opinions, that were not indicated in most cases by reliable historical texts, about the ages of Saida Aisha when she got married to the Prophet. They have noticed the scarcity of information about the childhood of Saida Aisha and if her childhood was shrouded in mystery, then how could it be possible to confirm her early marriage. This research adapted the descriptive approach by collecting contradicted evidence of debaters and analyzing them in the light of Hadiths data related to the subject. The researchers concluded that reconsidering the age of Saida Aisha is necessary since the clear indications to her age in al-Bukhari and other canonical books of prophetic traditions are not prophetic statements but historical records of the companions and individual matters. Her sister Asma’ was 10 years older, and she was 27 years when they migrated to Yathrib which means Saida Aisha was 17 when they migrated! According to this historical account the age of Saida Aisha when got married was around nineteen.

Uniform-undone: A study in the repurposing of military attire through history and in experimental practice

This article reports on a practice-led research project focusing on military attire as both a subject and an agent of change. An historical account situates the origins of modern military attire within the emergent modern state during the nineteenth century, and then examines its subsequent role as part of the project to create a ‘new man’ in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. This is followed by a critical discussion of the decoupling of military attire from its associations with the institutions of state and warfare during the Vietnam War – where fatigues entered the popular atmosphere as casual attire that was variously subversive, countercultural and aesthetic in nature. Employing the MA-1 bomber jacket and camouflage as illustrative examples, the article then highlights the continued repurposing of military attire and its concomitant commoditization. The practice-led research employs object-based research, speculative artistic methodologies and various garment-making techniques in the production of a novel ‘military’ garment that explores the symbolism of military uniforms and critiques their traditional concept as utilitarian combat wear. The material outcomes interrogate linkages between military attire and notions of masculinity, class and gender identity. The research project further attempts to speculate on how military attire may be repurposed within the atmosphere of the twenty-first century – one that contemplates new forms of identity and other challenges that are responsive to contemporary circumstances.

Historical account of clinical observations on leprosy and related manifestations in the Comacchio area, Italy, in the XIX century

Historical account of clinical observations on leprosy and related manifestations in the Comacchio area, Italy, in the XIX century

The 2022 Ukraine Crisis: What It Means for Sino-Russian Relations

The onset of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict in February 2022, commonly referred to as the 2022 Ukraine crisis, has had a notable impact on the dynamics of Sino-Russian relations. In light of Russia encountering a severe reaction from the global community, it is anticipated that China will assume a mitigating role, owing to their amicable bilateral ties throughout the preceding decade. This study investigates the potential for increased assertiveness in China�s response to the invasion and the resulting implications for their ties. It examines the ramifications of the crisis on Sino-Russian relations, considering the elements that contribute to either the change or continuity of these interactions. It does so by referencing a short historical account of the relations and power dynamics among the relevant actors, employing a realist perspective. The analysis of this study reveals that China has departed from its initially neutral position during the crisis, indicating its capacity to assume the responsibilities associated with becoming a major global power. Nevertheless, their bilateral relations may be advantageous to China with time, primarily due to Russia�s increasing economic reliance and China�s potential for enhancing its global standing.

Is the β3-Adrenoceptor a Valid Target for the Treatment of Obesity and/or Type 2 Diabetes?

β3-Adrenoceptors mediate several functions in rodents that could be beneficial for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. This includes promotion of insulin release from the pancreas, cellular glucose uptake, lipolysis, and thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. In combination, they lead to a reduction of body weight in several rodent models including ob/ob mice and Zucker diabetic fatty rats. These findings stimulated drug development programs in various pharmaceutical companies, and at least nine β3-adrenoceptor agonists have been tested in clinical trials. However, all of these projects were discontinued due to the lack of clinically relevant changes in body weight. Following a concise historical account of discoveries leading to such drug development programs we discuss species differences that explain why β3-adrenoceptors are not a meaningful drug target for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans.

A Tale of Two Rings: The Need for Informed Consent

Over the past 85 years, the mission of the FDA’s Center for Device and Radiologic Health has been to provide safe medical devices for the US consumer, and to adapt the regulatory standards to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving medical device industry. This brief report is the historical account of two investigational devices dating back to 2006, the devices never receiving FDA approval for use in patients during a clinical trial, and the patients never received informed consent.

Palm Fungi and Their Key Role in Biodiversity Surveys: A Review.

Over the past three decades, a wealth of studies has shown that palm trees (Arecaceae) are a diverse habitat with intense fungal colonisation, making them an important substratum to explore fungal diversity. Palm trees are perennial, monocotyledonous plants mainly restricted to the tropics that include economically important crops and highly valued ornamental plants worldwide. The extensive research conducted in Southeast Asia and Australasia indicates that palm fungi are undoubtedly a taxonomically diverse assemblage from which a remarkable number of new species is continuously being reported. Despite this wealth of data, no recent comprehensive review on palm fungi exists to date. In this regard, we present here a historical account and discussion of the research on the palm fungi to reflect on their importance as a diverse and understudied assemblage. The taxonomic structure of palm fungi is also outlined, along with comments on the need for further studies to place them within modern DNA sequence-based classifications. Palm trees can be considered model plants for studying fungal biodiversity and, therefore, the key role of palm fungi in biodiversity surveys is discussed. The close association and intrinsic relationship between palm hosts and palm fungi, coupled with a high fungal diversity, suggest that the diversity of palm fungi is still far from being fully understood. The figures suggested in the literature for the diversity of palm fungi have been revisited and updated here. As a result, it is estimated that there are about 76,000 species of palm fungi worldwide, of which more than 2500 are currently known. This review emphasises that research on palm fungi may provide answers to a number of current fungal biodiversity challenges.