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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an ultra-rare genetic condition characterized by congenital malformations of the great toes and progressive heterotopic ossification (HO) in specific anatomic patterns. Present management summarized here is focused on early diagnosis, assiduous avoidance of injury and iatrogenic harm, symptomatic amelioration of painful flare-ups, and optimization of residual function. Twenty-one members of the International Clinical Council on FOP (ICC) and seven consultants from 15 countries, chosen for their clinical expertise in FOP, developed this summary statement. Further advances in therapeutics will be based on rigorous clinical trials to assess novel and emerging treatment and prevention strategies. A detailed and updated exploration of the topics outlined in this brief perspective can be found in “The Medical Management of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Current Treatment Considerations” which can be found on the International Clinical Council on FOP (ICC) website (www.iccfop.org).

The American criminal legal system is characterized by deeply entrenched racial and ethnic disparities. Given that aggregate criminal legal system outcomes are a function of decisions made by police, prosecutors, judges, and other local actors, it is reasonable to expect that localized punishment decisions are contingent on the racial and ethnic dynamics within a community. However, there is a dearth of research examining the impact of community characteristics on pretrial case-processing outcomes. The current study explores the impact of county-level minority composition and segregation on pretrial decision-making. Drawing from a sample of 31,974 felony defendants across 64 large urban counties, we examine the relationships between community racial and ethnic composition and segregation on release on recognizance, bail denial, and bail amount decisions. Our findings reveal that minority composition and segregation directly influence court case processing, and they operate in contrasting ways across different decision points. The findings underscore the importance of community characteristics above and beyond individual-level factors in determining pretrial decisions.

Social development is a key pillar of sustainable development. Sustainability is linked not only to the environment, but also to the social and economic surroundings, forming the three pillars that aim to ensure the integrity of the world and to raise the standard of living. The Jahai tribes are an indigenous people or Orang Asli in Malaysia. It is important to identify the role and contribution of Jahai women in their community. The needs, desires and interests of indigenous men and women differ from one another as they have their own respective roles and responsibilities. The roles and contributions in Jahai women should be able to empower them and give Malaysian a better perspective of Jahai women in Royal Belum State Park, Malaysia. Therefore, this paper explores the Jahai tribe women roles and contributions toward sustainable development in Royal Belum State Park. This study employs a qualitative case study which includes in-depth interview and focus group interview for data collection. The research study was based on Transnational Feminist Theory (TFT) approach that can be used to assess the current environment concerning recognition of gender-based persecution. This study reveals that Jahai women play a significant role in supporting the sustainable development in Royal Belum. This scholarly discovery may benefit us to understand how the indigenous women can contribute towards sustainable development and provide insight into the strategies that the relevant authorities may take the initiatives for helping the country to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

On 25 July 2021, a violent storm took place over parts of East Anglia, UK. The highest measured rainfall was 181mm in about 1.75h. Rapid rises in river flow took place and homes were flooded. This storm exceeded the generally accepted probable maximum precipitation (PMP) for this area of 164mm. The highest official rainfall was 80mm showing the value of unofficial rain gauges. These results have significant implications for PMP in East Anglia and elsewhere in the UK.

Research Article| September 01 2021 Drama David K. Sauer; David K. Sauer Spring Hill College Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Geoffrey Sauer Geoffrey Sauer Iowa State University Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google American Literary Scholarship (2021) 2019 (1): 387–410. https://doi.org/10.1215/00659142-8839301 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Twitter Permissions Search Site Citation David K. Sauer, Geoffrey Sauer; Drama. American Literary Scholarship 1 September 2021; 2019 (1): 387–410. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/00659142-8839301 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search Books & JournalsAll JournalsAmerican Literary Scholarship Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. Copyright © 2021 Duke University Press2021 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal Issue Section: Part Ii You do not currently have access to this content.