The Concept of Akrasia in D. Husak’s Theory of Criminal Responsibility and the Advantages of Its Alternative by Gediminas Šataitis

“…By using influential texts of ancient and Christian ethics, as well as contemporary research on akratic behavior, this article outlines a different conception of akrasia, one that is based on intrapersonal conflict. …”
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The dark side of double-tensor multiplets by L. Andrianopoli, G. Casale, L. Ravera, A. Santambrogio

“…Abstract We explore the properties of a set of free double-tensor multiplets in N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 supersymmetry, focusing on their behavior within rigid superspace. These multiplets can be obtained from hypermultiplets by Hodge-dualizing half of their scalars, and feature an off-shell matching of bosonic and fermionic degrees of freedom. …”
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On the square-root approximation finite volume scheme for nonlinear drift-diffusion equations by Cancès, Clément, Venel, Juliette

“…Numerical simulations are finally provided, highlighting the overall good behavior of the scheme.…”
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Teach Aquaculture Curriculum: Dancing with Brine Shrimp by Elisa J. Livengood, Cortney L. Ohs, Amber L. Garr, R. Leroy Creswell, Carlos V. Martinez, Craig S. Kasper, Brian E. Myers, Frank A. Chapman

“…In this activity for grades 5-12, students will hatch and culture brine shrimp to observe the behavior and the different development stages of the organisms. …”
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Robber Flies, Asilidae (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae) by E. M. Finn

“… The robber flies are an abundant and diverse family within the order Diptera that are known for their predatory behavior. Asilidae diversity can be attributed to their broad distribution; most species tend to occupy a selective niche. …”
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Protection of whistleblowers in Serbia: The role and importance of whistleblowers in revealing corruption by Tanjević Nataša

“…In general, although a large number of factors are affected by the occurrence of corruption, one of the most significant is the probability of detecting corruption and finding appropriate penalties for such behavior. In this regard, the aim of this paper is to point out the role and significance of the 'whistleblowers' in the detection and prevention of corruption, bearing in mind that the disclosure of cases of corruption by 'whistleblowing' is one of the most effective means of combating this socially negative phenomenon. …”
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Improving Shared Space to Reduce Traffic Risk: Analytic Study of Mawlawi Street in Sulaimani, Iraq by Shava Shirwan Agha, Sherko Karim Kader Maruf

“…Working with the observed behavior of clients in a pedestrian-friendly crossing point within the city of Sulaimani a multi-layer organized models is created, in which each layer is assigned to handle different circumstances, from free-flow developments to client intuitive in crowded circumstances. …”
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Neuroimaging Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder: Structural and Functional Brain by Mahie Patil, Nofel Iftikhar, Latha Ganti

“…Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social communication, behavior, and interests. This review analyzes recent brain imaging studies to understand the biological basis of ASD. …”
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Robber Flies, Asilidae (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae) by E. M. Finn

“… The robber flies are an abundant and diverse family within the order Diptera that are known for their predatory behavior. Asilidae diversity can be attributed to their broad distribution; most species tend to occupy a selective niche. …”
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Discoidin domain receptors; an ancient family of collagen receptors has major roles in bone development, regeneration and metabolism by Renny T. Franceschi, Shawn A. Hallett, Chunxi Ge

“…The extracellular matrix (ECM) niche plays a critical role in determining cellular behavior during bone development including the differentiation and lineage allocation of skeletal progenitor cells to chondrocytes, osteoblasts, or marrow adipocytes. …”
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Earnings Management and Quarterly Discretionary Accruals Level in the Brazilian Stock Market by Rodolfo Maia Rosado Cascudo Rodrigues, Clayton Levy Lima de Melo, Edilson Paulo

“…This study aims to investigate the behavior of the quarterly earnings management level of Brazilian public companies. …”
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Teach Aquaculture Curriculum: Dancing with Brine Shrimp by Elisa J. Livengood, Cortney L. Ohs, Amber L. Garr, R. Leroy Creswell, Carlos V. Martinez, Craig S. Kasper, Brian E. Myers, Frank A. Chapman

“…In this activity for grades 5-12, students will hatch and culture brine shrimp to observe the behavior and the different development stages of the organisms. …”
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I am hated, therefore I am: The Enemy in Yorùbá Imaginary by Abimbola Adelakun

“…Health studies, religious studies, and social ethics studies and analyses have mostly tried to investigate the enemy as a concept borne out of Yorùbá cosmology which serves as a conduit for superstition, fear, and other seemingly irrational behavior. In this essay, I frame the concept of “ọ̀tá” through the theatrical dialectic of antagonist/protagonist theory. …”
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Caregivers, Caseworkers, and Biological Parents: Risk Factors for Foster Teen Pregnancy and Ways You Can Make a Difference by Nora Del Giudice, Stephanie Toelle, David C. Diehl, Jody S. Nicholson

“… Many teens exhibit risk-taking behavior. That said, the past experiences of foster care youth in particular make them likely to engage in activity that could cause teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. …”
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Introduction to Social Network Research: Application of Social Network Analysis in Extension by Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Laura A. Warner

“… Viewed from a network perspective, we are all part of a network of relationships that is interwoven like a fishing net, providing both opportunities for and constraints on our behavior. Social network analysis (SNA) is a new approach to defining and describing society and its organizations and to assessing the impact of organizational structures. …”
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A dualidade da despersonalização no consumo by Paolo Totaro

“…Several marketing theories have highlighted the role of depersonalization in consumer behavior. Moving from “old” to “new” products, the consumer reduces the depersonalization generated by the excessive market diffusion of the product he has chosen and through which he searches for a social self-categorization. …”
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Geneza i ujęcie przestępstw z powodów dyskryminacyjnych w polskim prawie karnym by Andrzej Pasek

“…The author emphasizes that these provisions set a further course in the treatment of discriminatory behavior under Polish criminal law and perpetuated its criminalization. …”
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A Lower Bound on the Critical Momentum of an Impurity in a Bose–Einstein Condensate by Hinrichs, Benjamin, Lampart, Jonas

“…The system thus exhibits superfluid behavior, as this quasi-particle does not experience friction. …”
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Tribute to Roger Guillemin, a pioneer in neuroendocrinology (1924–2024), Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine by Mougin, Christiane, Rossier, Jean, Bloch, Bertrand

“…These seminal works paved the way to major applications in many fields of physiology and medicine for diagnosis, pharmacology and therapy, far beyond the initial discovery and properties of these molecules, including in cancerology, immunology, inflammation, drug addiction and behavior.…”
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A Bombardier Beetle Pheropsophus aequinoctialis (L.) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Carabidae) by Gregory Parrow, Adam Dale

“…This article describes this insects biology, development, and behavior. Also published on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/Creatures/BeneFICIAL/beetles/Pheropsophus_aequinoctialis.html …”
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