Artistic Representations of Urban Shamans in Contemporary Japan
Annali di Ca’ Foscari: Serie Orientale, 2018 This paper investigates how Japanese urban shamanic actors and their roles are constructed and represented by artists in different texts. Three case studies – writer Taguchi Randy, contemporary artist Mori Mariko, and musician Sugee – are presented to
Rivadossi, Silvia
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Negotiating the in-between : how two foreigners living in rural Japan narrated changes in their identities : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Education (Guidance Studies), Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2009 This thesis used narrative inquiry to find out how two foreigners, who had resided in rural Japan for a long period of time, narrated reflectively how they had changed as a result of their cross-cultural transitions. This thesis came about through my own
Lankshear, Andrew
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This study examines the under‐theorized political role and identity of Chinese international students, who emerge as significant actors caught between U.S. soft power ambitions and rising geopolitical suspicion. Amid escalating U.S.‐China tensions, these students are forced to confront environments shaped by competing geopolitical discourses ...
Jing Yu
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Report on Participation at the 8th East Asia and Contemporary Japanese-Language Literature Forum, Online International Conference in 2020 [PDF]
, 2021 Antonius R. Pujo Purnomo
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Defining the nonprofit sectors in Japan and England & Wales: A comparative assessment of common versus civil law [PDF]
This paper provides a comparative assessment of the legal frameworks for non-profit organisations (NPOs) in England and Japan, offering fresh insights into the differences in legislative support for NPO development in both countries.
Chris Mason, Rosario Laratta
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Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Adeno‐associated viral (AAV) vectors for gene therapy are becoming integral to modern medicine, providing therapeutic options for diseases once deemed incurable. Currently, viral vector purification is a critical bottleneck in the gene therapy industry, impacting product efficacy and safety as well as accessibility and cost to patients ...
Kelvin P. Idanwekhai +9 more
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Frontiers in Behavioral EconomicsPrevious research suggests that initiating cooperation in a sequential one-shot prisoner's dilemma fosters mutual cooperation. We hypothesized that sense of control, defined as the belief that one's cooperative decision will be reciprocated, plays a ...
Hirofumi Hashimoto +3 more
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Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz +6 more
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Are Sons and Daughters Substitutable? A Study of Intra-household Allocation of Resources in Contemporary Japan [PDF]
Gender inequality in educational attainment remains a salient feature of contemporary Japanese society. This inequality lies not at the high school level but at the university level.
Ono, Hiroshi
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Geological processes shaping freshwater biodiversity: a synthesis of global evidence
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Recent genomic data highlight the key roles of geological processes in shaping the diversification and biogeography of freshwater lineages. Specifically, physical processes such as tectonic uplift, erosion, glaciation, lake formation, and sea‐level fluctuation contribute extensively to the evolution of biotic diversity within and among ...
Jonathan M. Waters +3 more
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