Matters of Spirit
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 196

Matters of Spirit

Hundreds of buildings, thousands of people, countless stories&—there&’s always more to learn about Penn State, no matter how much time you&’ve spent there. This Is Penn State: An Insider&’s Guide to the University Park Campus will enlighten anyone with an interest in the University, from visiting parents to lifelong State College residents. This Is Penn State documents the rich history beneath the surface of the Penn State experience, offering facts and figures, essays and anecdotes, obscure trivia, notable quotations, and a wealth of other information about Penn State&’s past, present, and future. Forty of the University&’s most prominent buildings and areas are highlighted, acc...

Intersecting Inequalities
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 194

Intersecting Inequalities

"Examines how food aid, population policies and policy against domestic violence reflected and reproduced existing inequalities based on race, class and gender in 1990s Peru"--Provided by publisher.

The Three Marias
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 440

The Three Marias

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1975
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Autophagy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 320

Autophagy

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2003-12-15
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

Starting in the early 1970s, a type of programmed cell death called apoptosis began to receive attention. Over the next three decades, research in this area continued at an accelerated rate. In the early 1990s, a second type of programmed cell death, autophagy, came into focus. Autophagy has been studied in mammalian cells for many years. The recen

Innovations in the Bidding Law and Bidding Controversy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 214

Innovations in the Bidding Law and Bidding Controversy

  • Categories: Law

Our intention is to follow both the English and the German paradigms, that is, to work in an accessible language (an English tendency) and to think problems through, like Germans do.

The Urgent Call for Harmonizing Preferential Rules of Origin
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 117

The Urgent Call for Harmonizing Preferential Rules of Origin

In an increasingly interconnected world, rules of origin—laws determining the national source of a product—play a crucial role in international trade. Yet, with each country setting its own standards, the global market faces a complex web of regulations that often impedes rather than facilitates trade. "The Urgent Call for Harmonizing Preferential Rules of Origin" by Hatem Mabrouk delves into these complexities and challenges. The book reveals how preferential rules of origin, designed to determine eligibility for tariff preferences under trade agreements, are often manipulated for protectionist and political aims, creating significant obstacles for global producers and traders. Through ...

A plasma chemistry study on global model for argon gas as a propellant to electrostatic gridded ion thruster
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 90

A plasma chemistry study on global model for argon gas as a propellant to electrostatic gridded ion thruster

Electric propulsion optimizes propellant mass and meets new propulsion device demands. These devices adjust satellite orbits and enable long missions. Among various thrusters, electrostatic ones have well-defined physics, simplifying operational parameter optimization. This study developed a global model for an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) cylindrical ion thruster with an output polarized grid system. Argon propellant is injected into the chamber, and ICP plasma is generated by a radiofrequency current. Neutral and excited species are accelerated out by diffusion, while ionized species are accelerated via the polarized grids' electric field. The polarized grid system was optimized for better plasma sheath use. The model considers single and multi-step ionization, the Electron Energy Distribution Function (EEDF), neutral gas, and electron power balance equations. Excited species influence ionization energy, but not ionic density. However, the ion substitution rate increases, essential for thrust and specific impulse. The model determines the neutral gas temperature by considering the power balance and interactions with other species.

Pedagogical Resilience, from Class to Digital Room
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 119

Pedagogical Resilience, from Class to Digital Room

With the rise of digital technology, educators must adapt quickly, especially in higher education. "Pedagogical Resilience, from Class to Digital Room" examines how Brazilian educators addressed technology adoption during the pandemic. It sheds light on their experiences, challenges, and innovative strategies for integrating technology into higher education during COVID-19. The book provides insights into local and international educational landscapes by placing Brazil in the global discussion. The research reveals how educators' preferences, subject matter, and institutional policies influence technology adoption. These aspects help us understand how pedagogy and technology intersect in dif...

The International Criminal Court
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 118

The International Criminal Court

  • Categories: Law

The present work was born as a proposal oriented to the progressive elaboration of an integral approach to the international regulation of normative applicable to the International Criminal Court. As such, this first edition is introductory in each and every sense, aiming at providing the new-born reader of a general idea of the related topics. Future editions shall broader and deepener particular sub-areas, both in relation to legal areas as well as activities performed throughout international criminal conducts and the International Criminal Court regime. Part I analyses the Court's precedents as well as its institutionalization process according to the general normative of International Criminal Law. Part II deals with Rome Statute's general provisions as well as the International Criminal Court's operative background. Part III boards the International Criminal Court's functioning and outcomes. Part IV treats the importance of the International Criminal Court as well as some -until now- unprosecuted actions. Part V is a closing remark of the general text.

Unconventional Resources in the Oil and Gas Industry
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 335

Unconventional Resources in the Oil and Gas Industry

The emergence of unconventional oil and gas extraction, known as the "shale revolution", since 2008 has fundamentally reshaped the global energy sector. This revolution, driven by technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, has unlocked vast reserves of oil and gas previously deemed inaccessible. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating oil prices, and growing environmental concerns, unconventional resources continue to play a pivotal role in shaping energy policies worldwide. This book delves deeply into the transformative impact of unconventional resources on international energy markets and policies, providing a comprehensive analysis of t...