Rethinking Removal and Relates To : International Arbitration Disputes and the N.Y. Convention

Part I explores the historical roots of the Convention, discusses the evolution of its removal provisions, and explains how it functions in the district courts today. Part II addresses the arguments in favor of reverting to the Ruhrgas standard. This article demonstrates that the current judicial interpretation of the Convention\u27s removal provisions under Beiser is too broad and that the stricter construction under Ruhrgas should be re-adopted. Part II examines three key reasons why the current Beiser standard is unworkable: the current standard (1) leads to absurd results, (2) disrespects notions of federalism and strains comity, and (3) in conjunction with the implementing legislation, shapes federal courts into a procedural pass through and degrades the integrity of the judicial system. Simultaneously, Part II explains why Ruhrgas cures the ailments imparted by the Beiser standard

The accessibility and acceptability of a brief “IPT-informed” intervention for pregnant first-time mothers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction: This thesis project trialled a brief “IPT-informed” intervention with pregnant first-time mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aims: The aims of the brief “IPT-informed” intervention were to 1) educate participants as to the symptoms of ‘baby blues’ and PND 2) provide participants with a brief overview of IPT as an intervention and the theoretical concepts underpinning it 3) help participants map out their social network through using the ‘interpersonal inventory’ 4) assist participants in anticipating the transitions to motherhood. The research questions were 1) Is this brief group intervention accessible and acceptable for expectant and new mothers? 2) Does this brief group intervention have any adverse effects for expectant and new mothers? 3) Could this trial provide evidence for a larger ‘preventative’ trial in the future? Method: The design of the study was a mixed-methods, uncontrolled, longitudinal feasibility study. Twelve first-time mothers who were 6+ months pregnant took part in a brief “IPT-informed” group intervention prior to birth. All twelve mothers also took part in an individual follow-up session and brief semi-structured interview around two to three months after birth. Participants completed the EPDS and MSPSS at the time of the group (T1) and at follow-up (T2). The groups and individual follow-ups were recorded and transcribed. Comparison of means and individual levels of change were used to analyse the quantitative data, alongside ‘process evaluation’ data (Moore et al., 2014). Thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Results: Overall, a comparison of means found that the EPDS scores remained relatively stable from group (M= 6.83, SD= 3.35) to individual follow-up (M= 6.91, SD= 3.91). Similarly, scores on the MSPSS remained relatively stable from group (M= 6.18, SD= .63) to follow-up (M= 6.17, SD= .58). Individual levels of change were also explored. A ‘process evaluation’ was completed which included sample, reach, drop-out rates, and implementation/ fidelity of the intervention. Four higher-order themes and several sub-themes were identified in the qualitative analysis; 1) “This is about you, you are important” 2) “Leaving one kind of life and starting another one” 3) A search for connection, 4) Changes to interpersonal relationships. Discussion/ conclusion: This study is unable to conclude whether the brief “IPT-informed” intervention is accessible and acceptable to women in the perinatal period. Whilst mothers who took part reportedly benefitted from and enjoyed the intervention, the study identified several limitations and refinements that are required for future studies to address to adequately assess the accessibility and acceptability of the brief “IPT-informed” intervention for perinatal women. Generally, the intervention does not seem to have any adverse effects for expectant and new mothers. However, individual levels of change did show a slight deterioration for four mothers on their EPDS scores from T1 to T2. Due to the design of the study, it is difficult to deduce whether this was due to the intervention and whether the intervention prevented more significant deterioration amongst participants. Evidence from this study highlights that a further pilot/feasibility study is required addressing some of the refinements and limitations noted in the results and discussion, prior to a larger scale RCT examining efficacy of the intervention on the prevention on PND

Kant’s Anthropology as Klugheitslehre

In this essay I show that Kant intended his anthropology lectures and book, Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View, to be a Klugheitslehre (theory of prudence). The essay draws on many quotes from these sources to show that Kant wanted to develop a theory of how to use other people for one’s own ends. Although so much of the lectures and book are in conversation with Baumgarten’s empirical psychology, there are enough references to Klugheit (prudence) and klug (clever) action to support this thesis. Prudence is a skill that human beings should develop and hence is not excluded from human life even though it is not the basis of morality. The purpose of Klugheit is to achieve happiness but the means to that happiness involves using other people for one’s own ends. In order to use others as a means to one’s own ends, a person must in someway satisfy the inclinations of the other person so that they cooperate in one’s ends. However it is also possible to dominate another person and use them as well if they are dominated by a passion but this is not prudent since it does not achieve happiness except in the case of a husband and wife. Kant’s distinction between Weltklugheit and Privatklugheit also appears to be confirmed in that he advances the idea that sociable means of gaining the cooperation of others (Privatklugheit) leads to the lasting happiness of a person and to the development of civilization

Kant’s approach to alterity and women

Accusing Kant of ‘sexism’ conceals what the real issues are: Kant was primarily making comments about women in his attempt to do popular philosophy and empirical science. Being an amateur at the empirical sciences, he actually was engaged in promoting gender norms for women especially. He was also concerned about international males conforming to the gender norms of working and self-governance. In addition, Kant engaged in the activity of gender policing and stereotyping women. His comments on women scholars and his treatment of Maria von Herbert illustrate these behaviors. When one assesses Kant’s distinctions between males and females it illustrates that he wants women to conform to gender roles, but this does not mean women cannot as rational human beings conform their actions to the moral law. What it does mean is that they probably will not conform their actions to the moral law, since conforming to the gender role of a woman in 18th century Germany was not conducive to self-governance. We can conclude anecdotally from Kant’s experience with Maria von Herbert that one’s dignity does not reside in gender norm conformity, nor in being under moral laws, but rather in working outside the home and acquiring a meaningful identity.Accusing Kant of ‘sexism’ conceals what the real issues are: Kant was primarily making comments about women inhis attempt to do popular philosophy and empirical science. Being an amateur at the empirical sciences, he actually was engaged in promoting gender norms for women especially. He was also concerned about international males conforming to the gender norms of working and self-governance. In addition, Kant engaged in the activity of gender policing and stereotyping women. His comments on women scholars and his treatment of Maria von Herbert illustrate these behaviors. When one assesses Kant’s distinctions between males and females it illustrates that he wants women to conform to gender roles, but this does not mean women cannot as rational human beings conform their actions to the moral law. What it does mean is that they probably will not conform their actions to the moral law, since conforming to the gender role of a woman in 18th century Germany was not conducive to self-governance. We can conclude anecdotally from Kant’s experience with Maria von Herbert that one’s dignity does not reside in gender norm conformity, nor in being under moral laws, but rather in working outside the home and acquiring a meaningful identity

Diet And Activity Patterns of Five Bat Species in North-Central Kansas

My study focuses on six bat species that occur in north-central Kansas. Although each species is widely distributed, information about their diet and activity patterns is lacking, especially within Kansas. Increased knowledge about bat species in Kansas can provide a baseline for future studies and conservation efforts for the species included in my study; big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus), eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis), hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), northern myotis (Myotis septentrionalis), evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis), and tricolored bats (Perimyotis subflavus) were captured and fecal samples were examined for diet diversity. I captured bats in mist nets in the Kansas counties of Ellis, Rooks, and Trego from April through October of 2015 and 2016, when temperate bats are most active. Each captured bat was detained to collect a comprehensive fecal sample, which was used to determine diet. I captured 272 bats during 2015, from which 217 fecal samples were collected and captured 333 bats during 2016, of which 241 produced samples. Within the fecal samples, 6 orders of insect were identified: Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, and Orthoptera. Results showed significant differences in diet between bat species within the state of Kansas, specifically between big brown bat and eastern red bat and between eastern red bat and evening bat for consumption of coleopterans. Big brown bat consumed more coleopterans and eastern red bat consumed more lepidopterans. Significant differences also occurred between eastern red bat and evening bat for consumption of lepidopterans, with eastern red bat consuming more lepidopterans. Activity patterns significantly differed between bat species, specifically between big brown and eastern red bats and between big brown and evening bats. Big brown bat was most often captured at an average of 2.45 hours after sunset, evening bat at an average of 1.67, and eastern red at an average of 1.66 hours after sunset. Sample sizes for both hoary bat and northern myotis were too low to draw firm conclusions relative to prey in their diets. All bat species peaked in activity between 1 and 3 hours after sunset

Irrigated Crop-Share Leasing Arrangements in Kansas

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Cyberbullying and Suicide Among LGBTQ Youth: Is There a Connection?

The suicide rate among children and teens has been rising over the last decade, and members of the LGBTQ youth population are at considerably greater risk for suicide than their heterosexual peers. LGBTQ youth are also at heightened risk of being bullied due to sexual orientation. Recent technological advancements have created a new platform for bullying, that of cyberbullying, which can contribute to feelings of depression and low self-esteem. The detrimental impact that cyberbullying can have on mental health suggests the possibility of a potential connection between cyberbullying and LGBTQ youth suicide. This qualitative study examines the possible link between cyberbullying and LGBTQ youth suicide by conducting a content analysis of newspaper articles about LGBTQ youth suicide over the last ten years. A random sample of 47 national newspaper articles that fit the inclusion criteria of LGBTQ youth, suicide, and cyberbullying was compiled utilizing academic databases available via the researchers’ university library system and via a public search engine. Articles were coded by both researchers and, as categories and subcategories were identified, broader themes emerged that support the researchers’ question of whether there is a connection between cyberbullying and suicide among the LGBTQ youth population. These findings highlight the need for further examination, prevention, and intervention for this vulnerable population at both the policy and practice levels