Commercial arbitration and the right to a fair trial: the relation that never worked out

Commercial Arbitration continues to be the most preferable dispute resolution mechanism for business owners and companies. That does not mean, however, that the mechanism is free of defects, as while the legislatures and scholars were working on enhancing the mechanism, they disregarded the basic principles of the rule of law. This thesis points to emphasize the imbalance between the advantages of the arbitration mechanism and the respect of the principles of law. It typifies the effects of this imbalance on the mechanism as a whole. It also suggests some solutions that do not diminish the advantages of the mechanism, but enhance congruence between the mechanism and the legal principles. The thesis, by focusing on a new problem that began to appear, aims to encourage legislatures and scholars to reconsider their liberal approaches with regard to arbitration rules amendments

Audio documentary: What\u27s the magic word?

This audio documentary aims to show that the quarter-life crisis is something we all go through. Listen to the stories of Ramy Emad, a graduating senior, who is struggling to accept what life adult might bring to him. Similarly, Maya, also graduating, shares her views. But don\u27t worry! Sameh Bassily offers answers. The main objective for this audio documentary is to portray the struggles that every fresh graduate or young individual passes through when transitioning to adult-life. Also, it is to show that it is very common for people between the ages 20-29 to experience a sense of uncertainty. Special thanks to the interviewees Ramy Emad, Maya and Sameh Bassily

Analysis of microbial keratitis incidence, isolates and in-vitro antimicrobial susceptibility in the East of England: a 6-year study.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: To report the incidence, microbiological profile and in-vitro antimicrobial susceptibilities of microbial keratitis (MK) in the East of England (EoE) over a 6-year period. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A retrospective study of patients diagnosed with MK who underwent corneal scraping at participating trusts, within the EoE, between 01/01/2015-01/07/2020. Analysis was performed on MK isolate profiles, in-vitro anti-microbial sensitivities and trends over time. RESULTS: The mean incidence of IK, in the EoE, was estimated at 6.96 per 100 000 population/year. 1071 corneal scrapes were analysed, 460 were culture positive (42.95%) of which 87.2% were bacteria (50.3% gram-positive and 49.7% gram-negative), 2.4% polymicrobial, 9.3% fungi and 1.1% acanthamoeba. The most common organisms were pseudomonas spp (29.57%). There was a non-statistically significant trend (NST) in increasing incidence of pseudomonas spp, staph aureus and serratia (p = 0.719, p = 0.615, and p = 0.099 respectively) and a declining NST in Fungi (p = 0.058). Susceptibilities in-vitro to, penicillin classes, fluoroquinolone and aminoglycosides were 76.7% and 89.4%, 79.2% and 97.2% and 95.4 and 96.1% to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria respectively. Gram-negative organisms were increasingly resistant to cephalosporins with a 19.2% reduction in sensitivity over time. (p = 0.011). Ceftriaxone showed the greatest decrease in sensitivity of 41.67% (p = 0.006). CONCLUSION: In the EoE, MK is relatively prevalent though likely underestimated. Profiles are similar to other UK regions with the exception of a higher fungal and lower acanthamoeba incidence. Common first and second-line antimicrobial selection provides, on the whole, good coverage. Nevertheless, anti-microbial resistance, to cephalosporins, was observed so selection should be carefully considered when treating MK empirically