January 2026 

This article examines the influence of international organizations on Kazakhstani higher education. After Kazakhstan gained independence from the Soviet Union, one of the main challenges was the transformation of Kazakhstani universities from their structure and knowledge based on Soviet ideology ...

This research inquires how a heavily sanctioned state can endure and adapt by developing multiple evasion strategies. Using North Korea as a case study, the research examines how and under what conditions countries can adapt to the effects of international sanctions. The research relied on secondary ...

High school graduates in America enter college with knowledge of math, science, and literature. Their level of basic legal knowledge, however, is often insufficient to navigate the decisions that arise in early adulthood. Law governs routine transactions, institutional interactions, and encounters with state ...

The rising incidence of bladder cancer has been increasingly linked to environmental changes, particularly in regions burdened by pollution. Alarmingly, there is a growing trend of early-onset, aggressive, and treatment-resistant forms of bladder cancer, underscoring the urgent need for broader ...

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder characterized by the irresistible urge to pull out one's hair, which can lead to significant mental and physical consequences. TTM is classified as a body-focused repetitive behavior and shares similarities with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which can present challenges ...

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the selective loss of motor neurons, leading to paralysis and eventual death. TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) has emerged as a central pathological hallmark in both sporadic and familial ALS cases. ...