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Disentangling informing participants from obtaining their consent
Abstract Introduction Pragmatic clinical trials conducted in the context of routine care frequently satisfy the regulatory criteria for a waiver of research consent. When they do, investigators and Institutional Review Boards might assume that there is no reason to communicate any information regarding the study to participants.
Patricia Pearl O'Rourke+15 more
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Biodegradable Polymers for Plant Nutrient Delivery and Recovery
This review article discusses the use of biodegradable polymers to address several grand challenges in agriculture: to improve the delivery of nitrogen and phosphorous to crops, to optimize plant uptake, and to enhance the recovery of these nutrients from wastewater, to recycle them and reduce water pollution. Abstract The current use of fertilizers is
Alice Boarino+4 more
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Peacebuilding: A broad review of approaches, policies and practices [PDF]
This background paper has been produced for a workshop on “Civil society views on next generation peacebuilding and conflict prevention policy and programming issues and responses”, convened by Peacebuild in Ottawa on March 14, 2011 with the support of ...
Lemay-Hebert, Nicolas, Toupin, Sophie
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ABSTRACT Recent research has acknowledged that a large and growing number of consumers worldwide have adopted a minimalistic philosophy and engaged in minimalistic consumption. However, extant research has generally grouped all minimalists together, thus limiting the theoretical and practical relevance of minimalism to the field of marketing.
Aniruddha Pangarkar+2 more
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Use of technology to educate patients with celiac disease
Abstract Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder with no treatment outside of strict dietary avoidance of gluten, which makes effective patient education essential for appropriate disease management. Use of technology to deliver patient information has advanced over the past decade to include virtual visits (telehealth), easy‐to‐use information ...
Alyson Basil+3 more
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Peace and Justice: Notes on the Evolution and Purposes of Legal Processes [PDF]
This text of the inaugural lecture for the A.B. Chettle, Jr. Chair in Dispute Resolution and Civil Procedure at Georgetown University Law Center presents an intellectual outline (theory and practice) for a house of justice built on the foundations of Lon
Menkel-Meadow, Carrie
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ABSTRACT As a global concept and initiative, the Humanitarian‐Development‐Peace Nexus (HDPN) aims to improve integration across the traditionally siloed humanitarian, development, and security sectors, while foregrounding the involvement of local actors.
Marie‐Eve Desrosiers+1 more
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ABSTRACT Post‐disaster recovery highly depends on the strength of social capital within affected communities. It facilitates collective action, resource mobilisation, and collaboration among involved actors. This paper explores the collaborative efforts through social capital ties among the Sama‐Bajau community, local government, and non‐governmental ...
Gretchen L. Gonzaga, Arif Budy Pratama
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Local Service Provision During War‐A Case Study of Yemen
ABSTRACT In conflict‐ridden regions like Yemen, local governance structures play a critical role in shaping the provision of essential services during ongoing war. This study examines these complexities by focusing on five key governorates: Marib, Sana'a, Aden, Hodeidah, and Hadramaut. Methodologically, it employs 27 semi‐structured interviews with key
Ahmed Almaweri, Hasan Al‐Awami
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ABSTRACT In recent decades, policy capacity has garnered increasing attention from scholars in the Global North. However, there has been limited focus on policy capacity in developing countries, particularly in Africa. While various factors, such as experience, the nature of policy tasks, and educational background, can influence the policy capacity of
Kiflie Worku Angaw+3 more
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