EconomicsGlobal Peace Index (GPI) The Global Peace Index (GPI) is a measure of the relative peacefulness of countries and regions around the world. The Global Peace Index (GPI) is…
PsychologyPsychological Warfare – a psychological tactics and strategies Psychological warfare, often known as psywar or psyops (psychological operations), is a type of non-kinetic warfare that seeks to affect the emotions, beliefs, and behaviors…
Political ScienceLow-intensity Conflict – a military conflict A low-intensity conflict (LIC) is a military conflict between two or more state or non-state entities that is less intense than a conventional war. It…
Political ScienceEthnic Nationalism – a form of nationalism Ethnic nationalism is a political theory or movement that emphasizes the value of ethnicity, culture, language, and history as the foundation of a nation’s identity…
OtherWhat Happened During the 1917 “Miracle of the Sun”? In 1917, three youngsters in Fátima, Portugal, claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary on their way home after tending sheep. Mary…
AstronomyNGC 7686 – an open cluster in the constellation Andromeda NGC 7686 is an open cluster in the constellation Andromeda that contains roughly 80 stars. It is an open star cluster in the Andromeda constellation.…
ChemistryIndium Acetylacetonate Indium acetylacetonate, often known as In(acac)3, is a chemical with the formula In(C5H7O2)3. It is a colorless solid. It has an octahedral structure. It is…
SociologyCross-cultural Competence Cross-cultural competency is the capacity to engage and communicate effectively with people from various cultural backgrounds. It refers to the information, abilities, and affect/motivation that…
MedicalNeuropsychiatry – a branch of medicine Neuropsychiatry is a medical discipline that focuses on the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of people who have complex and frequently overlapping mental and neurological diseases.…
HealthCalorie Restriction in Humans Strengthens Muscle and Promotes Good Aging Genes Calorie restriction, also known as caloric restriction (CR), is a dietary approach in which calories are reduced while necessary nutrients are maintained. It has been…
TechnologyQuantum-cascade Lasers – semiconductor lasers Quantum-cascade lasers (QCLs) are a type of semiconductor laser that generates light in the mid- to far-infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are a…
PhysicsAcousto-optics – a Branch of Physics Acousto-optics is the study of the interaction of acoustic (sound) waves and light (optical) waves in a medium. It is the study of the interactions…