186 research outputs found
Treating implicit trauma: a quasi-experimental study comparing the EMDR Therapy Standard Protocol with a âBlind 2 Therapistâ version within a trauma capacity building project in Northern Iraq
Psychological trauma is a silent epidemic which presents as a global public health issue, often in the form of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an empirically supported treatment intervention for PTSD and has been used as part of trauma-capacity building, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). For some survivorâs, their trauma experiences cannot be spoken of: they may be alluded to, suggested and though not directly expressed. There are several factors as to why these implicit trauma experiences are âunspokenâ, for example, when the trauma involves a deep-rooted sense of shame or guilt, a distorted sense of over-responsibility or when to speak of the trauma engenders fear of retribution, reprisal and consequence. This paper will explore the effectiveness of using two protocol variations of EMDR Therapyâstandard versus a âBlind 2 Therapistâ protocol version as part of a quasi-experimental study which took place in Northern Iraq. The study contains two projects and subsequently tested several hypotheses regarding safety, effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the âBlind 2 Therapistâ protocol within EMDR Therapy. Results indicated support for the B2T protocol intervention with various trauma populations including Yezidi survivors of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)âalso known as Daesh
2016 Guidelines of the American Society of Mammalogists for the use of wild mammals in research and education.
Guidelines for use of wild mammal species in research are updated from Sikes et al. (2011). These guidelines cover current professional techniques and regulations involving the use of mammals in research and teaching; they also incorporate new resources, procedural summaries, and reporting requirements. Included are details on capturing, marking, housing, and humanely killing wild mammals. It is recommended that Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs), regulatory agencies, and investigators use these guidelines as a resource for protocols involving wild mammals, whether studied in the field or in captivity. These guidelines were prepared and approved by the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), in consultation with professional veterinarians experienced in wildlife research and IACUCs, whose collective expertise provides a broad and comprehensive understanding of the biology of nondomesticated mammals. The current version of these guidelines and any subsequent modifications are available online on the Animal Care and Use Committee page of the ASM website (http://mammalogy.org/uploads/committee_files/CurrentGuidelines.pdf). Additional resources pertaining to the use of wild animals in research are available at: http://www.mammalsociety.org/committees/animal-care-and-use#tab3.
ResumenâLos lineamientos para el uso de especies de mamĂferos de vida silvestre en la investigaciĂłn con base en Sikes et al. (2011) se actualizaron. Dichos lineamientos cubren tĂ©cnicas y regulaciones rofesionales actuales que involucran el uso de mamĂferos en la investigaciĂłn y enseñanza; tambiĂ©n incorporan recursos nuevos, resĂșmenes de procedimientos y requisitos para reportes. Se incluyen detalles acerca de captura, marcaje, manutenciĂłn en cautiverio y eutanasia de mamĂferos de vida silvestre. Se recomienda que los comitĂ©s institucionales de uso y cuidado animal (cifras en inglĂ©s: IACUCs), las agencias reguladoras y los investigadores se adhieran a dichos lineamientos como fuente base de protocolos que involucren mamĂferos de vida silvestre, ya sea investigaciones de campo o en cautiverio. Dichos lineamientos fueron preparados y aprobados por la ASM, en consulta con profesionales veterinarios experimentados en investigaciones de vida silvestre y IACUCS, de quienes cuya experiencia colectiva provee un entendimiento amplio y exhaustivo de la biologĂa de mamĂferos no-domesticados. La presente version de los lineamientos y modificaciones posteriores estĂĄn disponibles en lĂnea en la pĂĄgina web de la ASM, bajo Cuidado Animal y ComitĂ© de Uso: http://mammalogy.org/uploads/committee_files/CurrentGuidelines.pdf). Recursos adicionales relacionados con el uso de animales de vida silvestre para la investigaciĂłn se encuentran disponibles en (http://www.mammalsociety.org/committees/animal-care-and-use#tab3)
Serving the same interests: The Wood Green ricin plot, mediaâstateâterror relations and the âterrorismâ dispositif
This article analyses the representations of terrorism that arise out of the BBCâs coverage of the Wood Green ricin plot (2003), the first instance of al-Qaeda-related activity in the United Kingdom during the âwar on terrorâ. Inspired by the work Michel Foucault, the article suggests that the BBCâs representations form part of an emergent âterrorismâ dispositif, or apparatus, which draws together seemingly disparate and antagonistic groups into a strategic, mutually-sustaining alliance. The analysis focuses on two weeksâ worth of BBC âNews at Tenâ bulletins, alongside speeches and press releases issued by the Prime Minister and statements released by al-Qaedaâs leadership. In particular, the article suggests that the BBCâs representations inadvertently work to the advantage of elements within al-Qaeda and the British executive due to the fact that they portray the Wood Green events in ways that are tactically useful to both groups. As such, the article not only provides substantive new empirical insights into the way representations of terrorism were mobilised in the build up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, but also shows how Foucauldian concepts can provide creative and innovative analytical tools for understanding the dynamics of the contemporary media-state-terrorism relationship
Iranâs Own âWar on Terrorâ: Iranian Foreign Policy Towards Syria and Iraq During the Rouhani Era
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