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Isobel 'Betty' Ping was just 20 when she travelled to London and volunteered for war service in 1940. At her assessment, she hoped to join the Women's Royal Naval Service [...]

A recent report from the University of Pristini explores the concept of globalization and its different phases. The researchers argue that a new phase of globalization began with the publication of the Bitcoin White Paper in 2009 and the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020. This new phase is characterized by the transformation of centralized monetary systems into decentralized, digitalized, and self-regulating global financial structures. The report presents the results of theoretical-empirical research on the events that initiated this phase and discusses the connections and problems of periodization. The research utilizes various analytical-synthetical methods, including abstraction and generalization. [Extracted from the article]

The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) has since its inception published annual serial monographs or journals to achieve its mission of communicating horticultural science. To recognize the accomplishments of the membership, a series of professional awards was created. After the individual awards, the ASHS created publication awards. This paper, and the papers that follow, document the publication awards of the ASHS. The papers were based on presentations at the 2023 annual conference and serve as additional recognition of the contributions of member authors and as a historical record of achievements of the ASHS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic institutions and the shift to online learning. It highlights the efforts of the Society for French Historical Studies to honor David Kammerling Smith through a virtual conference on digital humanities. The research concludes that the papers presented at the conference have been expanded and a new theme of "critical digital humanities" has been developed. The article provides contact information for further inquiries and includes keywords related to the topic. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Shanghai Maritime University explores the importance of emergency language services in managing public emergencies. The study reviews over 3,800 academic papers on the topic and reveals a growing interest in this field, particularly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The research highlights the evolution of emergency language services, from addressing communication barriers to incorporating emerging technologies and exploring applications in areas such as distance education, telemedicine, and social media. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary development and addressing key issues within the research framework. [Extracted from the article]

A report from investigators at Harvard University explores the integration of humanities and social sciences. The paper outlines three ways in which disciplines like philosophy and theology can inform the social sciences, and three ways in which the social sciences can inform the humanities. The humanities can help the social sciences identify new directions and provide conceptual clarity, while the social sciences can furnish new data for humanistic reflection and develop interventions. The research suggests that these interactions can enrich both fields of study. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by the University of Lleida explores innovative methodologies to improve students' attitudes towards statistics, a subject often associated with anxiety. The study focuses on technology-enhanced, collaborative, and data-driven project-based learning as a means to positively impact students' attitudes. The research involved 174 secondary students, with the experimental group showing a notable positive shift in attitudes after the intervention. The findings suggest that this instructional design not only improves statistical problem-solving skills but also cultivates positive attitudes crucial for statistical competence. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Saint Tikhon's Orthodox University explores the history of the National Medical and Surgical Center named after N.I. Pirogov. The report discusses the charitable activities of Prince Alexander Vladimirovich Chegodaev, who established a hospital in Moscow that later became the Central Medical and Diagnostic Institution. Over time, the institution expanded and underwent several name changes before becoming the National Medical and Surgical Center named after N.I. Pirogov. The report also highlights the contributions of notable doctors who have led the institution. For more information, readers can refer to the article "Help for sick and suffering people: from A.V. Chegodaev Hospital to the Pirogov Center (milestones of history)" published in Studia Humanitatis. [Extracted from the article]

With enemy fire pummelling the American camp, First Class Sergeant Bennie G Adkins burst into his rudimentary headquarters and hastily gathered together any papers or files he could find. The [...]

Key Events 1767 TOWNSHEND ACTS Further to the taxation policies of the Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts are passed. These acts establish taxation on imported essential goods, like tea, paper [...]

This article discusses the integration of psychological knowledge into medical education in the Habsburg Monarchy during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The research examines how psychological knowledge from various fields, such as philosophy and anthropology, as well as medical subfields, was incorporated into medical education in three institutions: Vienna, Prague, and Pest. The article highlights the epistemological uncertainty and transitory nature of the psychological field during this period. It also explores the integration of psychological knowledge into medical education by the 1840s, with the aim of training specialists to create functioning spaces for individuals with mental illness. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research study conducted by the University of Nottingham explores the integration of social sciences within UK environment policy and practice (EPP) organizations. The study involved 19 social scientists from various EPP organizations and found evidence of positive changes in how social sciences are perceived and utilized within these organizations. However, barriers to effective integration still exist. The research proposes a set of integration indicators to assess organizational progress and recommends their use by EPP organizations seeking to better integrate social sciences expertise into their work. [Extracted from the article]

Astronomy's extensive collections of photographic glass plates contain historical images and spectra of celestial objects, documenting more than a century of the observable cosmos. Many reveal changes, both sudden (explosive), periodic, or gradual (evolutionary), which is material of immense interest for time-domain studies because of the long time-base they cover. Those early photographic observations also furnished all the basic data which supported our early understanding of the universe, and from which modern stellar classifications have been derived. Once the ubiquitous workhorse detector, plates or film are now replaced by electronic detectors, and systems are modified to take advantage of advances in telescope technology. This change poses challenges of preservation and accessibility for the plates, leading administrators to question the usefulness of the older materials in relation to the cost of their care and preservation. The following paper details many examples of reusing or re-purposing those plates, demonstrates their unique value to modern astronomy and the history of science, and makes a strong case for committing resources towards their long-term preservation and ultimately their comprehensive digitization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights the use of supernetworks in identifying risks in complex systems. The researchers propose an IO-SuperPageRank algorithm based on the topological structure of supernetworks, which calculates changes in node importance to reveal network instability and identify risks. The algorithm was validated through simulated experiments and applied to a man-made filaments and fibers supply chain temporal supernetwork, successfully identifying risks related to international situations such as conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers plan to further expand the algorithm's application and implement effective risk intervention measures in the future. [Extracted from the article]

In the absence of reproductive freedom, Black women historically went to great lengths to be self-determining. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anthony Comstock, Victoria Woodhull, and what a battle from the 1870s means for 2024 and reproductive rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new report from Beijing Jiaotong University discusses the optimization of a multilevel logistics network for prepositioned warehouses under an omni-channel retail model. The study focuses on the characteristics of the omni-channel retail model and presents a mathematical optimization model for the three-stage logistics network of prepositioned warehouses. The research addresses site selection, merchandise replenishment strategies, and optimization of delivery routes based on real case data. The study concludes with management insights obtained through sensitivity analysis. For more information, readers can refer to the article published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications. [Extracted from the article]

Well-intentioned reforms in the 1970s produced a parade of unintended consequences that made government less functional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The media demonized Victoria Woodhull because she didn't have the reach to respond, and voters never took her seriously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Political leadership in a new democracy demanded cognitive sharpness and emotional flexibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics explores the impact of digital travel vouchers on tourism in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that digital travel vouchers can boost tourist inflows, but their effectiveness depends on the method of issuance and the total number distributed. Additionally, the study identified significant spillover effects among neighboring cities. This research provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the tourism industry and the potential solutions offered by digital travel vouchers. [Extracted from the article]

Many LGBTQ+ veterans settled in the city as it was a common point of disembarkation and a place of gender nonconformity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Pristina in Kosovska Mitrovica examined the relationship between consumer impulsiveness, post-purchase regret, personality traits, self-esteem, and the menstrual cycle among female students. The study involved 253 female students pursuing various degrees at different faculties within the university. The results showed that consumer impulsiveness among the female students was at an average level, while post-purchase regret was lower than the theoretical average. The study also found correlations between consumer impulsiveness and neuroticism, as well as between self-esteem and consumer impulsiveness. Additionally, post-purchase regret was negatively related to cooperativeness, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and self-esteem. The researchers concluded that conscientiousness and self-esteem could be predictors of post-purchase regret among female students, with self-esteem having a greater independent contribution. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Moscow State University have conducted anthropological and paleopathological studies on newly excavated skeletal remains from the Karanayevsky cemetery in Southwestern Bashkortostan, which are attributed to the Srubnaya culture. The study aimed to introduce new data from kurgan 2 and compare it with other samples from the region. The researchers assessed the sex, age, preservation, and completeness of the remains, performed morphometric and dental morphology analyses, and described pathologies and individual characteristics. The results showed that the Karanayevsky kurgan 2 sample is consistent with other samples from the Karanayevsky cemetery and synchronous sites in the Pre-Urals and Trans-Urals. [Extracted from the article]

Computer scientist Bùi Tường Phong's life story reflects the turbulence of Asian American history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While some liberals decry abortion bans as a war on women, history reveals that this charge distorts the reality of their impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A look back at significant eclipses in America since the Revolutionary War. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent research study conducted by the University of Pecs in Hungary explores the necessary competencies for higher education lecturers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The study surveyed 322 university lecturers and identified three major competency sets: Awareness, Professional, and Digital. The findings highlight the importance of developing both digital and professional competencies to meet the requirements of the digital education transformation process. The University of Pecs has implemented digital and professional competence development initiatives through their Digital Education and Learning Support Centre. For more information, refer to the journal article "Quo vadis higher education? Post-pandemic success digital competencies of the higher educators - a Hungarian university case and actions." [Extracted from the article]

The origins of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48) are labyrinthine, complex and easily fill several books. Triggered by the death of Emperor Charles VI, it was essentially a [...]

In 1972, Stanley Cohen published his monumental work Folk Devils and Moral Panics. The book is widely credited for defining the latter term, but just what is a 'moral panic'? [...]

As the Great War was coming to a close, a new perceived threat faced Europe: Bolshevism. Standing in the way of the 'Reds' were the 'White' Russians: a jumbled amalgamation [...]

There are few women from the mid-20th century whose legacies remain as iconic and tragic today as they were during their heyday. Marilyn Monroe would be the obvious example, as [...]

Despite centuries of research and interest in the Aztec people, they remain one of the more misunderstood and mysterious cultures to many of us. Thanks to a combination of Spanish [...]

From Sherlock Holmes to Miss Marple, we all love stories of the eccentric master detective, solving crimes through clever deduction and superior wit. Yet the world's first modern investigator was [...]

Historian Taylor Downing's latest book, The Army That Never Was: D-Day and the Great Deception, covers the audacious schemes of Operation Fortitude, the misdirection and misinformation mission to confuse German [...]

ARE HOMOSEXUALS inherently maladjusted? It was a question whose answer was so self-evident that psychiatrists in postwar America scarcely raised it at all. As members of a profession, they may [...]

Key Events 1200 BCE SHELLING OUT One of the earliest forms of money is cowrie shells, belonging to molluscs. China is among the first countries to use the shells for [...]

The slog was relentless. Through dark, deep forest and across broken terrain, mountain peaks studded with bare hillocks, draws and ridgelines, the US Seventh Army had fought its way northward [...]

Starting in 1938 after the November pogroms, known as Kristallnacht, and going right up to the invasion of Poland in September 1939, a concerted and organised effort was made to [...]

For more than 900 years, the Tower of London has guarded the north bank of the River Thames. At various times a royal palace, menagerie, public record office, mint, arsenal, [...]

The Fairey Swordfish entered service with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm (FAA) in 1936. Already slow and outdated by modern standards, a requirement was issued in the same year [...]

As the 1980s drew to a close, a quirky group of youthful outsiders began to dominate the New York club scene. These were strange creatures to mainstream observers, a misfit [...]

History shows that when conducting consecutive wars, military leaders fight the 'next' war with doctrine, equipment and tactics stemming from the previous. If it worked last time, the prevailing wisdom [...]

Leonardo da Vinci is remembered as a 'dual genius', the great artist who gave us the Mona Lisa and the great inventor who conceived machines that would not exist for [...]

An early proponent of the American abolitionist movement and a hugely successful female writer, Lydia Maria Child forged her own path from the young age of 22. Ignoring the naysayers [...]

Michael Kimmage is a leading academic in US-Russian relations and Cold War history. He is currently professor in history at The Catholic University of America and a research fellow with [...]

DANGLING ON A ROPE SOME 40 FEET UP, AMID A LABYRINTH of leafy tree limbs, I looked down and questioned my sanity for asking the two men far below to [...]