This thesis examines the relationships between citizenship, space, and the state, using the Zabaleen community in Cairo as a lens of analysis. The thesis argues that citizenship is both an institution and a practice of ...

This article addresses several closely linked issues: the mind-body problem, the relation between first-person and third-person descriptions, and panpyschism. First, the mind-body problem is one small part of a more basic ...

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are a group of natural and synthetic materials. They are structured as positively-charged layers mostly of divalent-trivalent metal combination between which anions are embedded. The ...

This article is dedicated to Zubaida, wife of Abbasid caliph, Haroon al-Rashid. She showed great interest in literature and science. The queen also had a passion for serving humanity which is highlighted in the article. ...

What role do family foundations play in America’s relationship with the world, particularly at this time in history? Gain insight into the role of family foundations as global grantmakers and read sample stories of families ...

Whether it's introducing new ideas into your foundation or offering constructive feedback to a grantee, grantmakers can develop personal strategies to meet the "soft" challenges of grantmaking. Effective personal strategy ...

"In so many evaluations," said a program officer, "no one thinks to ask the users." Participatory action research offers grantmakers a way to do so. It engages all parties in all aspects of an evaluation, from defining the ...

To get insight into a complex community, problem or process of change, sometimes you need to look beyond conventional research or evaluation methods. Ethnography is a powerful way to step inside the culture of an organization ...