"Monsters on the Brain: An Evolutionary Epistemology of Horror" [PDF]
The article discusses the evolutionary development of horror and fear in animals and humans, including in regard to cognition and physiological aspects of the brain.
Asma, Stephen
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An inter-disciplinary methodology for researching benefit-sharing as a norm diffusing in global environmental law [PDF]
This paper proposes a methodology for an interdisciplinary, empirical enquiry into the diffusion of the legal concept of ‘benefit-sharing’. The paper draws together accounts of norm diffusion from sociology, international relations and law to devise a ...
Morgera, Elisa, Parks, Louisa
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Concealed concern: Fathers' experience of having a child with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis [PDF]
Despite increased research into families of chronically ill children, more needs to be known about the father’s experience. We address this issue through asking: ‘What is it like to be the father of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis?’ (JIA ...
A. Madill +25 more
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Approaching Transhumanism: On How Human Beings Transform in the 21st Century [PDF]
The following article is to introduce the reader into a cultural and intellectual movement whose aim is to identify the need for improvement in human life in the sphere of physicality as well as mentality with the aid of modern technologies ...
Wendykowska, Emilia
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Forikrom Bio-Cultural Heritage Brong-Ahafo Region Ghana [PDF]
Nature and Culture are two components of the ecological world that cannot be separated. The connection between people and their environment drives them to make certain decisions that may either harm or protect it.
BANSA Portia Ama
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RESPONSE: Biocultural Evolution and Christian Ethics
Abstract: Studies of the biogenetic concomitants of cultural, religious, and moral formation offer valuable insights for Christian ethics, regarding agency, moral dispositions and potential pathways of moral reform. This response considers the biogenetic effects of both just and unjust cultures and practices, and raises the question whether the former
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The development of Eucalyptus as a medicine [PDF]
A content analysis of 1,440 articles containing references to Eucalyptus from the Pharmaceutical Journal, British Medical Journal and The Lancet (1800-1970) was undertaken.
Green, J. +3 more
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A critical perspective on the concept of biocultural diversity and its emerging role in nature and heritage conservation [PDF]
The continuing losses of biodiversity around the world remain problematic for nature conservation. A fundamental issue that has triggered debates in nature conservation is the relationship between human culture, heritage and history, and nature expressed
Bavikatte K. +16 more
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Nursing research for a multi-ethnic society [PDF]
Summary points • Conducting research that appropriately and sensitively pays attention to ethnicity presents an important challenge to nursing researchers and demands particular competencies. • Nursing research must recognise the multifaceted nature of
Ellison, George, Salway, Sarah
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The Emerging Human Rights Revolution: The Beginning of the Fifth Historical Process in the Consolidation of Human Rights [PDF]
Emerging human rights are destined to modify, improve and transform a number of already traditional concepts so as to achieve greater guarantees and protection for the rights of individuals and collectivities.
Bondia, David
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