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VDS International Hour
Welcome to the VDS Journal! Here you can find all the VDS International Hour publications. Since 2018, we have been engaging Venetian students and our readers with topics that interest them the most. From politics and international relations, to economics and human rights, our team is passionate about providing a wide range of articles for you to stay informed.
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Women in the warfare: an overview across the Atlantic
ABSTRACT Historical annals often neglect the role of women in warfare. These women were instrumental in shaping and driving the changes....
Giorgia Del Fabbro
Feb 2811 min read
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Debunking Stereotypes: Explaining Why Asians Have Greater Academic Achievements In White-Majority Countries
ABSTRACT Over the past decades, an interesting phenomenon concerning the class status of immigrant ethnic groups has captured the...
Giulia Ottaviani
Jan 2610 min read
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Wall of Hope or False Promise? Unveiling Environmental Security through the Great Green Wall’s Impact
ABSTRACT As environmental degradation accelerates and issues such as resource scarcity and ecological collapse drive violent conflict and...
Andreea Lauricella Pivasu
Jan 2410 min read
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The Rialto Revolution: How Venice Shaped Global Trade and Finance
ABSTRACT Venice is a living and breathing city. Yet, our collective memory fixates on a present filled with disaster narratives,...
Luis Marroquin
Dec 14, 202413 min read
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The collateral damage of colonial history: an intersectional approach to the sexual assault against Native American women
ABSTRACT Â The sexual assault against Native American women is a complex issue rooted in the historical oppression and marginalization of...
Aglaia Gulakova
Nov 18, 202412 min read
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The forgotten voice of Afghan feminism and a notable example: RAWA
During a radio transmission on 17/11/2001, Laura Bush famously stated: “Because of our recent military gains, in much of Afghanistan,...
Francesca Filippi
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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National fund against eating disorders reduced: what will be the consequences for Italy?
Eating disorders represent a problem that is quickly exacerbating worldwide. In Italy, 5% of the population has an eating disorder: a...
Martina Faggiani
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Indi Gregory's case
Indi was an eight-month-old child who was affected by D,L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria, a mitochondrial disease that targets multiple body...
Elena Araneo
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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University and Housing
It is the imperative of a university to ensure the availability of adequate, affordable housing for its students . It's not just about...
Gokce Arslan
Dec 17, 20235 min read
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What is Not #Trending: Orbà n’s Puppet Theatre of Hate
An opinion piece by Lili Virág Szuhay Murciano WHAT IS GOING ON IN HUNGARY RIGHT NOW While some countries are slowly adopting progressive...
Lily Virag Szuhay Murciano
May 8, 20238 min read
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School-related gender-based violence
School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is a phenomenon that affects millions of children, families, and communities worldwide.
Maddalena Sartor
Feb 25, 20236 min read
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Abroad or not abroad… that is (not) the question.Â
Right after the celebration for the first time this year, on January 24th, of the World Educational Day commissioned by UNESCO, let's get...
Filippo Schena
Feb 1, 202310 min read
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