It is named after the eminent author, politician, social analyst and fervent advocate of democratic values and a culture of peace, whose work made a remarkable contribution to the study of social and political processes in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.

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Prof Monaghan says the study shows the importance of processes acting early in life.

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According to the results of the new study, similar processes, including tectonic upheaval, icy lava eruptions, erosion and sedimentation by rivers, may also be factors on Saturn's largest moon.

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All will study the behavior, mindsets and processes of expert entrepreneurs and innovators.

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This technology has allowed Herschel to study the processes at play as large clouds of gas and dust collapse to form new stars.

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The study results could help distinguish between normal and abnormal processes within the visual cortex and identify what parts of the brain are targets for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

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