scholarly journals Discursive Strategies and Politics of (Neo-)colonialism: A Textual Analysis of Saadat Hassan Manto’s Letters to Uncle Sam

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Inayat Ullah ◽  
Iman Aib
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Literary Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Independent State ◽  
Discursive Strategies ◽  
Research Findings

Colonialism has been such a multifaceted and complicated phenomenon that it often juxtaposed the culture of the colonized in simultaneous assimilation of, and resistance to, the culture of the colonizers. Embedded in the theory of Post colonialism, this research aims at carrying out a qualitative analysis of discursive strategies used in Saadat Hassan Manto’s literary work Letters to Uncle Sam from a neo-colonial perspective. It seeks to highlight the issues of globalization and the effects that it engendered upon the then newly-established independent state of Pakistan. The research findings conclude that globalization has resulted in putting an end to the so-called purity of culture. Manto, therefore, explicitly satirizes the super power (read the United States of America) for its hidden agendas of manipulating and exploiting the economic system as well as the cultural beliefs of Pakistan under the mask of prospering nations by building a global market to create a new means of dominance that works through consent.

scholarly journals Bibliometric assessment and implications for practice of sporotrichosis research (1945-2018)

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 654
Author(s):  
Priscila Costa Albuquerque ◽  
Bruna de Paula Fonseca e Fonseca ◽  
Fabio Zicker ◽  
Rosely Maria Zancopé-Oliveira ◽  
Rodrigo Almeida-Paes
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
The United States ◽  
Etiologic Agent ◽  
Temporal Shift ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Research Findings

Background: Sporotrichosis has recently emerged as an important mycosis worldwide, with diverse transmission and epidemiologic profiles. For instance, in Brazil most cases are related to zoonotic transmission from naturally infected cats, and the majority of cases in China are due to external injury with environmental materials. Publications on sporotrichosis and on its etiologic agent may guide the direction of the research in this field. It can also define priorities for future studies. Methods: In this study, we evaluated the trends of global research in Sporothrix and sporotrichosis, based on publications records retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science databases for the period of 1945 to 2018. The overall productivity in the field, its geographical and temporal distribution, research themes, co-authorship networks, funding sources, and the implications of research findings for health practice were assessed using bibliometric approaches. Results: A total of 4,007 unique publications involving 99 countries were retrieved, most of them published after 2000. Authors based on institutions from the United States of America and Brazil accounted for 57.4% of the publications. Brazil was the leading country in terms of research collaboration and networking, with co-authorship with 45 countries. The thematic mapping revealed a temporal shift from clinical to applied research. Despite the large number of countries publishing in this field, most of funded studies came from Brazil, Mexico, China, South Africa, or the United States of America. The analysis of content identified few specific public health recommendations for prevention, case-management, or research. Moreover, most papers do not have a clearly defined intended audience. Conclusion: As the research in this field is emerging in several countries, with the generation of a large amount of data, it is necessary that scientists strengthen efforts to translate the research results into practice to curb this neglected infection.

scholarly journals Bibliometric assessment and key messages of sporotrichosis research (1945-2018)

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 654
Author(s):  
Priscila Costa Albuquerque ◽  
Bruna de Paula Fonseca e Fonseca ◽  
Fabio Zicker ◽  
Rosely Maria Zancopé-Oliveira ◽  
Rodrigo Almeida-Paes
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
The United States ◽  
Etiologic Agent ◽  
Temporal Shift ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Research Findings

Background: Sporotrichosis has recently emerged as an important mycosis worldwide, with diverse transmission and epidemiologic profiles. For instance, in Brazil most cases are related to zoonotic transmission from naturally infected cats, and the majority of cases in China are due to external injury with environmental materials. Publications on sporotrichosis and on its etiologic agent may guide the direction of the research in this field. It can also define priorities for future studies. Methods: In this study, we evaluated the trends of global research in Sporothrix and sporotrichosis, based on publications records retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science databases for the period of 1945 to 2018. The overall productivity in the field, its geographical and temporal distribution, research themes, co-authorship networks, funding sources, and if audience and research findings are addressed in the abstracts. Results: A total of 4,007 unique publications involving 99 countries were retrieved, most of them published after 2000. Authors based on institutions from the United States of America and Brazil accounted for 57.4% of the publications. Brazil was the leading country in terms of research collaboration and networking, with co-authorship with 45 countries. The thematic mapping revealed a temporal shift from clinical to applied research. Despite the large number of countries publishing in this field, most of funded studies came from Brazil, Mexico, China, South Africa, or the United States of America. The analysis of content identified few specific public health recommendations for prevention, case-management, or research. Moreover, most papers do not have a clearly defined intended audience. Conclusion: As the research in this field is emerging in several countries, with the generation of a large amount of data, it is necessary that scientists strengthen efforts to translate the research results into practice to curb this neglected infection.

Comparing volunteer policing in Malaysia, England and Wales and the United States of America: cross-national findings

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phaik Kin Kin Cheah ◽  
Iain Britton ◽  
Matthew Callender ◽  
Ross Wolf ◽  
Laura Knight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
The United States ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Cultural Positioning ◽  
Cross National

PurposeThis article offers a tri-national comparison between Malaysia, England and Wales and the United States of AmericaDesign/methodology/approachIt is based on reviewing, collating, comparing and contrasting previous research findings and official reports on the topic with a view to identify recurrent commonalities in the three countries studied.FindingsThree key common themes are identified and presented in the article: (1) The relevance of the cultural positioning of volunteers in policing; (2) the importance of understanding the roles and capability of police volunteers; (3) recognizing prerequisites for recruitment of volunteers and the nature of their subsequent training.Research limitations/implicationsWe suggest that more detailed comparative studies of volunteer policing structures and officer roles would be valuable.Practical implicationsThe practice implications of these findings are discussed, and the potential value of and major challenges in carrying out cross-national national comparative study in the field of volunteer policing shown.Social implicationsThe paper discusses important issues in the role and value of police volunteerism to criminal justice and society.Originality/valueThere are few international comparisons of volunteer policing and even fewer that compare approaches between Western and Eastern countries. This is the first study to do so.

A Bibliographic Summary of United States-Bulgarian Diplomatic and Treaty Relations

1977 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-215
Author(s):  
Ivan Sipkov
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
The United States ◽  
Independent State ◽  
Political Relations ◽  
History Of

The recent ratification and entering into force of the Consular Convention between the United States of America and the People's Republic of Bulgaria opened a new page of great significance in the history of diplomatic and political relations between these two countries. To illustrate this point, the following brief survey of these relations since the reestablishment of Bulgaria as an independent state in 1878 until the present time seems pertinent.

Healthcare Services Utilisation by Eritrean Immigrants in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-209
Author(s):  
Nthomeni Dora Ndou ◽  
Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi ◽  
Mesgane Girmai Asgedom ◽  
Rafiat Anokwuru
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Interview Format ◽  
Huge Impact

Abstract Immigrants in the United States of America (usa) face challenges regarding the utilisation of healthcare services. Issues include difficulty to access healthcare services. Qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was used in the analysis. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview format with eight conveniently selected Eritrean immigrants living in Indianapolis. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Framework for data analysis. The findings indicate that the cultural beliefs, socioeconomic status, immigration status of Eritrean emigrants and the policies related to financing healthcare services for migrants in Indianapolis have a huge impact on determining the utilisation of healthcare services by Eritrean immigrants in Indianapolis. It is concluded that there is limited access by Eritrean immigrants in Indianapolis to healthcare services. There is a need for policy revision regarding the financing of healthcare services for immigrants and the provision of services to improve access and accommodate cultural diversity.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Financial Reporting Act: The Case Study of Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Claudia ◽  
Lindawati Gani ◽  
Rafika Yuniasih
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Study Evaluation ◽  
Research Findings

Research aims: This study evaluates the Indonesian Financial Reporting Bill and provides recommendation to RUU PK RI.Design/Methodology/Approach: A comparative study was carried out by comparing the RUU PK RI with Financial Reporting Acts and other related statutory from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and twenty-seven members of the Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group (AOSSG).Research findings: From the total of 24 countries, 60 documents were found which were then manually analyzed for content and themes. Based on the results of the study: standard setting body, accountant certification, and practice monitoring program were proposed to be included in the RUU PK RI.Theoretical contribution/Originality: There are not many studies of Financial Reporting Act; therefore, this study seeks to contribute to the gap.Practitioner/Policy implication: The result of this study will become insight for regulators in charge of the Indonesian Financial Reporting Bill’s development in preparing its promulgation.Research limitation/Implication: The limitation of this research is it carries out a comparative study of the Indonesian Financial Reporting Bill with the selected countries’ Financial Reporting Acts and similar statutory.Keywords:  comparative study, evaluation case studies, financial reporting act, stakeholder theory.

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