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Socially segregated, sympatric sperm whale clans in the Atlantic Ocean [PDF]

Royal Society Open Science, 2016
Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are unusual in that there is good evidence for sympatric populations with distinct culturally determined behaviour, including potential acoustic markers of the population division. In the Pacific, socially segregated,
Shane Gero, Anne Bøttcher, Hal Whitehead, Peter Teglberg Madsen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

GHRHR Deficiency Enhances Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival and Visual Functions in Experimental Glaucoma by Inhibiting Ferroptosis

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Glaucoma, a major cause of blindness, involves retinal ganglion cell (RGC) degeneration. This study shows growth hormone‐releasing hormone receptor (GHRHR) deficiency preserves RGC survival and restores vision, unlike activation which only aids survival.
Yan Tong, Ming Ho Yam, Jiaxin Zhang, Lin Du, Linbin Zhou, Yolanda Wong Ying Yip, Bo Man Ho, Hemlata Bisnauthsing, Jiahui Li, Ivan Kong, Shushu Xu, Changzhen Fu, Karl K.H. So, Joaquim S.L. Vong, Ling‐Ping Cen, Ming‐Ming Yang, Khazeema Yousaf, Mai Har Sham, Sun On Chan, Poemen P. Chan, Chi Pui Pang, Clement C. Tham, Jing Na He, Jian Li, Wai Kit Chu   +24 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Critical Evaluation Of Traditional African Family System And Contemporary Social Welfare [PDF]

, 2019
Beyond reasonable doubt, the influence of Western culture and civilizations has enervated traditional African family systems, and their functions as providers of social welfare.
Duke, Emmanuel Orok, John, Elizabeth Okon   +1 more
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Milestone Attainment in Young Children With Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Developmental Profile and Associated Factors

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Evidence on developmental milestones in children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) under the age of five is scarce. This multisite cross‐sectional study described developmental status and examined factors associated with milestone attainment in 143 children aged 0–66 months from a pediatric AMC Registry.
Ahlam Zidan, Sophia C. Pasia, Emmanouil Rampakakis, Reggie Hamdy, Frank Rauch, Lauren C. Hyer, Joel Lerman, Haluk Altiok, Krister Freese, Cary Mielke, Sarah B. Nossov, Philip F. Giampietro, Thania Ordaz‐Robles, Noémi Dahan‐Oliel   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Fountain Hills meteorite: A new CBa chondrite from Arizona [PDF]

, 2004
We describe a new member of the CR chondrite clan and compare it to other members of this ...
Franchi, I.A., Greenwood, R.G, Killgore, M., Lauretta, D.S., Verchovsky, A.V.   +4 more
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Superannuation Reimagined: Moving Beyond the Origins to an Indigenous Focus

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Retirement income systems, such as superannuation, are meant to be non‐discriminatory and consider disadvantage faced by members of society. There are significant differences between the life expectancies of Indigenous and non‐Indigenous peoples. The gap in life expectancies is not considered when determining when Indigenous peoples can retire.
Levon Ellen Blue, Peter Anderson, Mark Brimble   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamics of constructing belongingness. An interplay between genealogy and tradition in constructing identities: a Sidama example

Antropologia Portuguesa
The article explores the various ways of identification among the Sidama people of Ethiopia. It shows how various narratives about common origin are constructed and feed into the process of identification.
Ambaye Ogato Anata
doaj   +1 more source

How Close a Bataknese One Another?: Study of Indonesian Batak’s Family Tree\ud [PDF]

, 2008
The paper conjectures some alternative acquisitions of mathematical models to see the Batak family tree that could enrich our understanding of the anthropological study of Bataknese people.
Situngkir, Hokky
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Transition From Primary to Secondary School: Igniting Attendance and Engagement Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Through National Policy Reform

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Australia's Closing the Gap reform aims to address disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are specific targets focussed on key educational transitions; yet, the transition to secondary education is not a targeted priority.
Azhar Hussain Potia, Kai W. Wheeler, Tracy Woodroffe, Karen Thorpe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Watching (out for) each other: the role of clan controls in managing project teams [PDF]

, 2011
The article discusses the concept of clan control and its usefulness for managing teams in the workplace. The drawbacks of using traditional command and control systems for the management of business teams are noted.
Singh, H
core   +1 more source