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    the 19th century, Ottoman suzerainty over its non-Muslim subjects in the Mediterranean and its European territories (Balkans and Caucasus) rested on religious identification as the cornerstone of society within the Ottoman Empire. The success and resilience of the empire derived its legitimacy from the flexibility and willingness to accommodate and respect local customs and religions in exchange for taxes (Jyzhia) and pledges of loyalty. Under the Millet system, the administrative institution under

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    The theoretical notion of personal resilience has been long explored. Charles Darwin a famous philosopher proclaims “It is not the strongest that survives, but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself” (Megginson). Essentially, people are able to survive, if they adapt to the world around them. Octavia E. Butler creates this notion in her dystopian novel. In the year of 1993, Octavia E. Butler wrote the novel Parable

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    Marine Protected Areas: a way of increasing resilience in different scales The establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) is increasing all around the world (Lubchenco et al, 2003) due to two main reasons: (1) recognition of expanding threats to marine ecosystems; and (2) acknowledgment about the consequences of marine ecosystem break-down to human populations (Roberts et al,2003; Lubchenco et al, 2003). The reality scenario is that people do depend on the ecosystem (Walker & Salt,2006). People

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    In 1875, amidst personal turmoil and physical affliction, William Ernest Henley penned the enduring poem "Invictus," a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Henley, facing illness and disability, crafted a narrative of triumph over adversity that continues to resonate with readers to this day. This analysis will delve into the origins of "Invictus," its creator, William Ernest Henley, and explore the enduring impact of the poem's vivid imagery and defiant tone in inspiring individuals

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    In article How Kids Learn Resilience, Paul Tough argues that stress can push a child into a cycle of failure in school, harmfully impacting a child’s education and outside life. He claims that stress is apparent in every student’s life; however some have more and this stress has a direct connection on the child’s success both in school and out. Stress can be caused by many things, such as economic, family, or even social problems. The stress prevents a student from staying focused in school because

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    Human Resilience in the Book of Negroes What allows a person to survive and thrive in unbearable inhuman conditions versus someone who gives up on everything they hope for? The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill is a compelling story about a resilient African women named Aminata Diallo from a village of Bayo in Africa that was taken by slave traders to be shipped to the United States of America to become a slave. The title of the book is drawn from an actual historical document detailing the names

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    Recommend Intervention Activities That Promote Resilience and Wellness Cultural context and communities provide challenges and areas of strength related to wellness and resilience. Cultural and community factors can include ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status and sexual identity (Hays, 1996) as well as national and geographical identities. Newman and Newman (2015) describe collectivist cultures as those that nurture interdependence, value success in the group, expects adherence to group and

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    It is a near given that one will experience a calamity in their lifetime. To further understand the influences that are positively associated with one’s level of resilience will assist in a further clarity on how one effectively manages calamities. To achieve adversity, one needs to acquire optimal decision making practices to establish an ability to effectively evaluate their present scenario. If individuals involve themselves with consistent and compassionate environments they can establish important

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    Jane's Resilience to Events in Jane Eyre The novel Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Bronte in the 1840’s. Put simply, it is the story of a woman who began her life with nothing but aspired, against the odds, to gain recognition and a better social status. Moreover, it is about her ability to cope with situations and make decisions that affect her life and others. Through these qualities it is possible to describe her as a heroine. This essay will aim to show how Bronte conveys Jane’s

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    self-regulation and resilience skills as a result of committing mathematics classroom time. Furthermore, students were trained in the use technology that would remove any doubt regarding researcher claims. doubt and support the development of self-regulation. Although the study findings indicated positive results, certain expected results did not occur. Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine and gauge the impact on Mathematics achievement that is commonly a provider of resilience and self-regulation

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