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The nation‐state, non‐Western empires, and the politics of cultural difference

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract While empires have been central to political theory, they almost always refer to Western forms of imperialism and colonialism to which non‐Western societies are subject. But precolonial empires have ruled much of the world for much of known history. Building on recent International Relations (IR) scholarship, this article reconstructs an ideal
Loubna El Amine
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The Dynamical Hypothesis in Situ: Challenges and Opportunities for a Dynamical Social Approach to Interpersonal Coordination

Topics in Cognitive Science, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Over the past three decades, Van Gelder's dynamical hypothesis has been instrumental in reconceptualizing the ways in which perception‐action‐cognition unfolds over time and in context. Here, I examine how the dynamical approach has enriched the theoretical understanding of social dynamics within cognitive science, with a particular focus on ...
Alexandra Paxton
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Culturally Appropriate Assessment of Functional Impairment in Diverse Children: Validation of the ADHD-FX Scale With an At-Risk Community Sample [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: In an effort to reduce disparities in ADHD diagnoses and treatment across cultures, the current study sought to establish initial psychometric and cultural properties of the ADHD-FX: a culturally sensitive assessment measure of functional ...
Gerdes, Alyson C., Haack, Lauren Marie
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The Relationship of Education and Acculturation with Vigorous Intensity Leisure Time Physical Activity by Gender in Latinos

, 2017
Objectives: Latinos have poorer health outcomes among certain conditions (e.g. diabetes, obesity, mental health) compared to non-Latino Whites in the U.S., in part due to difference in the amount of physical activity, which are heavily influenced by ...
Lopez, Erick B., Yamashita, Takashi
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Change in migrants’ political attitudes: Acculturation and cosmopolitanization

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper investigates change in international migrants’ political attitudes. It theorizes a novel attitudinal typology distinguishing polity‐specific attitudes influenced by national contexts and transnational attitudes forged by migratory experience. It applies the typology to four dimensions of political competition in contemporary Europe:
Eva Krejcova, Filip Kostelka, Nicolas Sauger   +2 more
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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Menopausal Symptoms among Chinese-American Women [PDF]

, 2009
The objectives of this research were to study the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal symptoms among Chinese-American women, and to examine the correlation between CAM use, acculturation, and CAM insurance coverage.
Chung, Rebecca Kwai-Ying
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Lithic analysis in African archaeology: Advances and key themes

Archaeometry, EarlyView.
Abstract Stone artifacts (lithics) preserve for extended periods; thus they are key evidence for probing the evolution of human technological behaviors. Africa boasts the oldest record of stone artifacts, spanning 3.3 Ma, rare instances of ethnographic stone tool‐making, and stone tool archives from diverse ecological settings, making it an anchor for ...
Deborah I. Olszewski, Amanuel Beyin, Justin Pargeter   +2 more
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The Awareness of cultural orientations in culturally responsive education for Korean American students

, 2007
It is important for teachers to be aware of the cultural backgrounds of students and their family in order to provide culturally responsive instruction and counseling.
Lee, Mi-Soon
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Migration and Caesarean Section Birth in the United Kingdom: A Secondary Analysis of Born in Bradford Data

Birth, EarlyView.
This secondary analysis of Born in Bradford data provides comparison of caesarean section birth rates (total, elective, and emergency) between migrant populations and UK‐born women. Findings show variations between migrant populations with some experiencing significantly lower, and others significantly higher incidence rates.
Victoria Cadman, Rachael Spencer, Hora Soltani   +2 more
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Understanding South Korean Immigrant Adolescents' Experiences of Staying Home Alone

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Adequate caregiver supervision is crucial for the well‐being of children and adolescents, helping to promote healthy development and to prevent injuries and emotional–behavioural problems. The transition from childhood to adolescence requires careful consideration of cultural norms.
Sol Park, Mónica Ruiz‐Casares
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