Observational characteristics of oscillations and waves in and around sunspots. Difficulties in observing and interpreting

This paper summarizes the body of work that we have done over the years on the oscillation processes in sunspots, including their umbra, penumbra, and close vicinity.The study analyzes a number of aspects that impede adequate determining of some characteristics of propagating oscillations and lead to misinterpretation.Using running penumbral waves

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Does Article 4(1)(a) of the Marrakesh Treaty Require Limitation to Adaptation Rights? Blind SA v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (CCT 320/21) [2022] ZACC 33 (21 September 2022)

Central Compression Accessories to this contribution is Article 4(1)(a) of the Marrakesh Treaty, which the Constitutional Court used to limit the exclusive right of adaptation of copyright owners in the case of Blind SA v The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.This contribution finds that while states can add other limitations in their nat

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High frequency of Haemophilus influenzae associated with respiratory tract infections among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims

Background: Overcrowding during the annual Hajj pilgrimage has been known to increase the risk of infectious diseases transmission.Despite the high prevalence of respiratory illness among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims, knowledge about the etiologic pathogens is yet very limited.Thus, this study aimed to determine the spectrum of bacterial respiratory pat

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