Teaching International Law To Undergraduates And Other Non-Legal Audiences: Practical Suggestions For Pedagogical Approaches

Unquestionably, there is growing interest in the subject of international law at several educational levels and among a broad constituency of students. This is due to a variety of factors

The International Whaling Commission: Challenges From Within And Without

Despite the growing number of international organizations dedicated to the conservation and management of living marine resources, very few generate the controversy of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)

Scientific Research Whaling In International Law: Objectives And Objections

Scientific research whaling is one of the most hotly debated points of contention between anti-whaling forces and those few remaining states that seek to resume commercial whaling

Moving From Single-Species Management To Ecosystem Management In Regional Fisheries Management Organizations

Even though reference to the modem framework of ocean governance begins with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),\u27 it certainly does not end there

U.S. Membership In Unclos: What Effects For The Marine Environment?

The issue of whether or not the U.S. should ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS or the Convention)\u27 has been debated since the treaty was concluded in 1982

Bacteria Adhesion Is Mechanosensitive To Polymer Gel Properties

Biofilm-related infections are a class of notoriously difficult to treat healthcare-associated infections, which commonly develop on the surface of implanted medical devices. Despite lacking visual, auditory, and olfactory perception, bacteria detect and settle on surfaces, however, how the intrinsic properties of materials affect the initial adhesion microorganisms remains relatively unknown. By unveiling the structure-property relationships between polymer materials and microbial adhesion, we could guide the design of materials a priori to resist the adhesion of infection causing microorganisms, such as Staphylococcus aureus. In this presentation, I will discuss the effect that fundamental properties of polymer coatings (i.e., molecular architecture, stiffness, and thickness) have on the surface-associated transport of bacteria and on the adhesion of bacteria under quiescent conditions. By decoupling the effects of molecular architecture, stiffness, and thickness from coating chemistry, we have unlocked specific structure-property relationships that can be tailored to control the degree of bacterial adhesion and subsequently, reduce the formation of biofilms. This work provides insight into the future design of bacteria-resistant surfaces with broad implications for applications including medical implants and equipment

Sensory Aids Research

Contains reports on three research projects.National Institutes of Health (Grant MH-04737-02)National Science Foundation (Grant G-16526)United States Air Force, Electronic Systems Division (Contract AF19(628)-258

Copy Number Alterations and Methylation in Ewing's Sarcoma

Ewing's sarcoma is the second most common bone malignancy affecting children and young adults. The prognosis is especially poor in metastatic or relapsed disease. The cell of origin remains elusive, but the EWS-FLI1 fusion oncoprotein is present in the majority of cases. The understanding of the molecular basis of Ewing's sarcoma continues to progress slowly. EWS-FLI1 affects gene expression, but other factors must also be at work such as mutations, gene copy number alterations, and promoter methylation. This paper explores in depth two molecular aspects of Ewing's sarcoma: copy number alterations (CNAs) and methylation. While CNAs consistently have been reported in Ewing's sarcoma, their clinical significance has been variable, most likely due to small sample size and tumor heterogeneity. Methylation is thought to be important in oncogenesis and balanced karyotype cancers such as Ewing's, yet it has received only minimal attention in prior studies. Future CNA and methylation studies will help to understand the molecular basis of this disease

Role of reservations and vetoes in marine conservation agreements

This thesis has been submitted in partial satisfaction of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Cardiff University Law School. The objective of this thesis is to examine the operation, impact and legal framework of reservations and vetoes, termed "exemptive provisions," in marine conservation agreements. The need to improve ocean governance is manifest and this research is intended to help illuminate the path forward. This is a work of public international law but the key issues addressed in this thesis should be of interest to anyone concerned about marine conservation. English spelling in this thesis is American. Citation style is an adaptation of the seventeenth edition of the "The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation " - the benchmark for legal writing in the United States. 'Because "The Bluebook" more typically applies to shorter works, some adaptations were made for ease and clarity. With regard to footnotes, each chapter is self-contained and independent of the others