Mekana politik ve idoeolojik bir müdahale olarak kentsel dönüşüm : Diyarbakır örneği.

This thesis examines urban transformation in old city center of Diyarbakır,Suriçiascase study to discuss thedifferent paths of urban transformation in Turkey. The studyargues thatalthough the phenomenon of urban transformation is predominantlydetermined by the economic reasoning of the neoliberal regimes, it cannot be reduced tothat. The main question of this study is that if the transformation of space in late-capitalism is directly linked with the rescaled position of the state in urban governance,how can we include the primary features of politics in our inquiry of the phenomenon?Based on this question, the thesis bringsSuriçi case from southeast Turkey in order toshow the specificity of political aspects of urban transformation through a sociologicalinquiry.Based on participant observations as well asin depth and semi-structuredinterviews from the field, the studyanalyzes the urban transformation inSuriçi with itsdifferent aspects, implementations, and impacts in order toframe how thetransformation of space is becoming a focal point for the state, which should beconsidered both an economic and a political subject in the era of neoliberalism.Thesis (M.S.) -- Graduate School of Social Sciences. Sociology

THE UN ILC’S DRAFT CONCLUSIONS ON THE PEREMPTORY NORMS OF GENERAL INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE TALE OF THE ANNEX

This paper examines the implications of the General Assembly\u27s failure to adopt a resolution on the International Law Commission\u27s Draft Conclusions on Peremptory Norms (“Draft Conclusions”) during its seventy-seventh session. While the non-decision does not affect the legal status of the Draft Conclusions, it raises questions about its reception and the underlying reasons for the lack of resolution adoption. The inclusion of an Annex with a non-exhaustive list, particularly addressing the right to self-determination, led to opposition from a subset of States. Despite the strong pedigree of the norms in the Annex, dissenting voices, primarily questioning the status of certain norms, played a pivotal role in the non-decision. This paper contends that the dissenters\u27 success in preventing the adoption of a resolution could prompt the International Law Commission to exercise greater caution in its future work. The Commission may become more inclined to avoid addressing sensitive issues, potentially leading to a tendency to seek the lowest common denominator in its outputs. The analysis delves into the potential impact on the Commission\u27s approach and the broader implications for the development and acceptance of peremptory norms of general international law.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Representation, Inequality, Marginalization, and International Law-Making: The Case of the International Court of Justice and the International Law Commission

This Article assesses the extent of inequality and marginalization in the making of international law. It examines whether there is equal contribution, and equal opportunity for contribution, in the making of international law by and for all States. In particular, the Article ponders whether the Global South is marginalized in law-making processes, or, put another way, whether the Global North is privileged. The Article evaluates whether there is equitable representation in international law-making bodies, and it focuses on the two most prominent ones, namely the International Court of Justice and the International Law Commission. The assessment addresses both the formal requirements of representation and the actual practices within both bodies

Causes and predictors of mortality in systematic sclerosis at a tertiary Southern Gauteng Hospital

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medicine in the branch of Internal Medicine. Johannesburg, 2018.Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting skin and internal organs. It is characterized by excessive fibrosis, vasculopathy and chronic inflammation. The disease is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but to date, there have been no studies on causes of death and predictors thereof in Sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To determine the spectrum of causes of death in SSc patients attending the Connective Tissue Disease Clinic at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Methods A retrospective record review of patients meeting the ACR/EULAR (full criteria attending the Connective Tissue Disease Clinic at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital between Jan 1990 to Dec 2015). Results Of the 282 records reviewed, 174 patients met the inclusion criteria. The majority of patients were Black African (92.5%), with a female to male ratio of 7:1. The mean (SD) age at diagnosis and follow up period were 41.8 (13.1) years and 65.8 (66.4) months respectively at last visit. Only 53 were known to be alive at the end of the study, 63 were lost and/or could not be found during follow-up, and there were 58 known deaths. The major known causes of death were disease-related: cardiopulmonary in 24 (41.4%) and SRC in 1 patient (1.7%). The disease-unrelated causes included infection in 5 patients (8.6%) and malignancy in 2 patients (3.5%). Predictors of mortality included serositis, renal dysfunction, digital ulcers, proteinuria, and a raised C-reactive protein (CRP). The estimated survival rates were 56.3% at 5 years and 35.8% at 10 years – censored for patients lost to follow up. Conclusion In the present study, SSc was associated with a high morbidity and mortality especially cardiorespiratory complications. The cause of death in our study was predominantly disease related, which is in accordance with that reported in other studies. Cardiopulmonary causes remain the leading causes of death in our population comparable to that reported in studies done in other countries.LG201

Ceremonial law in Christian ethics:the Westminster Assembly’s hermeneutic of mosaic legal rites

There is a perceived point of contradiction within the 1646 Westminster Confession of Faith’s paragraph 19.3 concerning the Mosaic Ceremonial Law. This point of contradiction is glaring because of the extreme diligence the Assembly took in crafting every word, sentence and paragraph within the Confession. In that paragraph, the Assembly described the Ceremonial Law as being “now abrogated, under the New Testament.” This abrogation is presented to the reader as entire and complete without any provided exceptions or qualifications. Immediately preceding their declaration of a wholesale abrogation, they described these laws as “partly, holding forth divers[e] instructions of moral duties.” The tension in the paragraph lies between their wholesale affirmation of abrogation and their acknowledgment of instructions of moral duties expressed by these laws. Within the chapter, the Westminster Assembly intended the meaning of “moral” as “perpetual.” Therefore, there is a demanded explanation for the perceived contradiction between a system of abrogated case laws and the perpetually obligatory duties associated with them. A survey of expositions of the Westminster Confession of Faith revealed that this topic to date has been grossly ignored. When acknowledged, it is never fully explained according to the deeper hermeneutical understanding of this category of biblical law. Therefore, this thesis appeals to the Assembly members as primary sources to better understand their authorial intent of both phrases and how they harmonized seemingly contradictory statements. In doing so, the Thesis takes an intense investigation into Westminster’s systematics and hermeneutics of biblical law. Secondary source documents are also examined to determine if there is doctrinal uniformity in this area with broader Protestantism. The reason is because the Westminster Confession of Faith is a Protestant document resulting from the Solemn League and Covenant between Scotland and England, demanding a confession of faith in doctrinal accord with the best Protestant confessions then available

An unusual presentation of insulinoma and the serious consequences of delayed diagnosis

Insulinomas are rare functional neuroendocrine tumours. These tumours present with symptoms of hypoglycaemia, adrenergic and neuroglycopenic symptoms. Insulinomas are usually small in size, making them difficult to locate. Diagnosis is often delayed in these cases resulting in lasting neurological complications, often not reversible after surgical removal of the insulinoma. We report a case of a 33-year-old HIV-positive female with delayed presentation of an insulinoma. She presented with a long history of neurological symptoms with lasting neurological sequelae and poor functional status, during which time the diagnosis of insulinoma was repeatedly missed

Preparation, purification and characterization of aminopropyl-functionalized silica sol

A new, simple and “green” method was developed for the surface modification of 20 nm diameter Stöber silica particles with 3-aminopropyl(diethoxy)methylsilane in ethanol. The bulk polycondensation of the reagent was inhibited and the stability of the sol preserved by adding a small amount of glacial acetic acid after appropriate reaction time. Centrifugation, ultrafiltration and dialysis were compared in order to choose a convenient purification technique that allows the separation of unreacted silylating agent from the nanoparticles without destabilizing the sol. The exchange of the solvent to acidic water during the purification yielded a stable colloid, as well. Structural and morphological analysis of the obtained aminopropyl silica was performed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential measurements, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), 13C and 29Si MAS nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies, as well as small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Our investigations revealed that the silica nanoparticle surfaces were partially covered with aminopropyl groups, and multilayer adsorption followed by polycondensation of the silylating reagent was successfully avoided. The resulting stable aminopropyl silica sol (ethanolic or aqueous) is suitable for biomedical uses due to its purity

The proposed implementing agreement : options for coherence and consistency in the establishment of protected areas beyond national jurisdiction

The purpose of this article is to provide initial thoughts on potential conflicts between the mandates of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and any mechanisms for establishing Marine Protected Areas in the high seas and how these conflicts might be avoided. The article addresses first, whether the fears that may exist concerning the conflicts are, as a matter of international law, real and to the extent that they are real, how an Implementing Agreement (IA) might be shaped to avoid them. As the article is intended to provide only initial thoughts, the range of RFMOs and possible conflicts are only illustrative and are not intended to be comprehensive. With the potential conflicts in mind, the article then provides, in the third section, possible approaches that the drafters of the IA could adopt to avoid and/or mitigate against them. Finally, the article offers some concluding remarks.http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/157180852017-12-31hb2016Public La