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IntroductionThis study investigates the effectiveness of using an educational comic book to facilitate the intergenerational transfer of knowledge and intentions concerning dynamite fishing in Borneo, Malaysia.
Isabell Richter +6 more
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Quantum boomerang effect in systems without time reversal symmetry
In an Anderson localized system, a quantum particle with a nonzero initial velocity returns, on average, to its origin. This recently discovered behavior is known as the quantum boomerang effect.
Janarek, Jakub +3 more
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Vertical Dependency of Aerosol Impacts on Local Scale Convective Precipitation
Aerosol effects on convective precipitation is critical for understanding human impacts on extreme weather and the hydrological cycle. However, even their signs and magnitude remain debatable.
Yue Sun +8 more
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Systemic Reconfiguration of Capitalism: Applying Ruggie’s Critique of Waltz in Economics
This paper identifies changes in the center-periphery structure due to transformations in capitalism since 1970. In its new configuration, capitalism not only altered center-periphery relations but also exerted impact upon peripheral units that affect ...
Sylvia Ferreira Marques
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The boomerang effect – environmental exposure to pharmaceuticals [PDF]
Abstract Nowadays, many pharmaceuticals are detected in surface waters around the world. Because of the extent of the issue, monitoring alone cannot provide a complete overview of the situation. To guide smart monitoring efforts and optimal mitigation measures, spatially explicit models can be used.
Oldenkamp, Rik, Oldenkamp, Rik
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Testing a Dual Path Framework of the Boomerang Effect: Proattitudinal versus Counterattitudinal Messages [PDF]
This dissertation aims to differentiate two types of boomerang effects on belief and attitude change: a boomerang effect under a proattitudinal message and a boomerang effect under a counterattitudinal message.
Zhao, Xinyan
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Background: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertisements are thought to induce boomerang effects, meaning they reduce the perceived effectiveness of the alternative option: non-pharmaceutical treatment via lifestyle change. Past research has
Maya B. Mathur +4 more
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To address the legacy effects of human activity on water quality, it is helpful to understand how land managers make decisions that directly impact legacy sources of pollutantion generated by previous generations, as opposed to current practices.
Patrick M Fleming +2 more
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Home Energy Report: labeling pro-environmental behaviors to prevent the boomerang effect
The Home Energy Report (HER) is a social norms-based intervention tool used to encourage various in-home conservation behaviors. Past research has consistently demonstrated the applied importance of HER (e.g., Allcott, 2011; Ferraro & Price, 2013 ...
Magnus Bergquist
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Social norm information is often used to nudge people towards prosocial behavior, but when it fails and results in a boomerang effect, it can cause unintended harm.
José Gabriel Castillo +2 more
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