This paper revisits and expands upon previous reflections on the ideological construction of education as a repository of postponed fantasies. By deepening the psychoanalytic framework of das Ding (Freud) and objet petit a (Lacan), the analysis explores how educational ideals—such as equality, inclu …

Edward Said’s Orientalism revolutionized Western scholarship by exposing its deep-seated biases in studying non-Western societies, particularly the Arab-Islamic world. His critique revealed how Western narratives dehumanized the "Orient" through exaggerated differences, exoticization, and …

The task of the presented work was to find a possible connection between the indicators of clinical blood analysis of a person and its electrocutaneous characteristics of some skin areas located on the wrists and ankles of a person. For the first time, a statistically significant correlation was est …

Retinoblastoma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in children below the age of 5. It occurs due to mutations in the RB1 gene. Paraoxonase is a protein that belongs to the PON gene family. It consists of 3 genes, PON1, PON2 and PON3. All three genes have antioxidant properties. PON1 is associated w …

A case of 22-year-old man with atopic dermatitis (AD) who developed concurrent psoriasis vulgaris (PSO) is presented. PSO is primarily mediated by T-helper (Th) 17 immune responses, whereas AD is predominantly Th2-mediated. Both are distinct diseases, but overlapping cases occur, suggesting they may …

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important drought-tolerant root crop suitable for arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), yet its adoption in Eastern Kenya remains limited, contributing less than 10% to national cassava production. …

The study investigated the influence of malting, solid-state fermentation of “China rice” (GAWAL R1), and soybean supplementation on the proximate, mineral, and amino acid composition as well as acceptability of the complementary foods. Paddy was malted, milled, and a portion of the flour was ferme …

A kissing naevus is usually congenital and found in approximately 1–3% of neonates. These lesions are present at birth and gradually affect both upper and lower eyelids and extend to the eyelid margin. There is a risk of developing malignant melanoma, which ranges from 5–40%. The larger the size of …

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Adolescence represents a critical developmental stage characterized by the onset of sexual exploration, which exposes young people to significant public health risks, including unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study aims t …