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Left Realism: A Radical Criminology for the Current Crisis

open access: yesInternational Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, 2016
The renewal of the Left realist tradition in criminology is vital for a critical understanding of crime and criminal justice in the context of a dominant neoliberalism. Left Realism presented two core components: the local democratic community control of
John Lea
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Critical Realism in Economics and Open-Systems Ontology: A Critique [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper examines the treatment of ontology offered by Critical Realism. Three main criticisms are made of the Critical Realist treatment of open systems.
Andrew Mearman
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The uncritical realism of realist evaluation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This article is a response to Ray Pawson’s critique of critical realism, the philosophy of science elaborated by Roy Bhaskar. I argue with Pawson’s interpretation of critical realism’s positions on both natural and social science and his charges ...
Porter, Sam
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Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asking “How” and “Why” and “Under What Conditions” Questions: Using Critical Realism to Study Learning and Teaching

open access: yesTeaching & Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal
Research paradigms offer a way for scholars to design, communicate, and reflect on their research effectively. A paradigm encapsulates the researcher’s worldview, including the epistemology, ontology, and axiology of the research.
Janice Miller-Young
doaj   +1 more source

Adenosine‐to‐inosine editing of miR‐200b‐3p is associated with the progression of high‐grade serous ovarian cancer

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
A‐to‐I editing of miRNAs, particularly miR‐200b‐3p, contributes to HGSOC progression by enhancing cancer cell proliferation, migration and 3D growth. The edited form is linked to poorer patient survival and the identification of novel molecular targets.
Magdalena Niemira   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating critical realist and feminist methodologies: ethical and analytical dilemmas [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This paper reflects on research carried out with a group of women receiving intensive family support aimed at addressing the cause of their family’s ‘anti-social behaviour’.
Birch M.   +35 more
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Investigating the cell of origin and novel molecular targets in Merkel cell carcinoma: a historic misnomer

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
This study indicates that Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) does not originate from Merkel cells, and identifies gene, protein & cellular expression of immune‐linked and neuroendocrine markers in primary and metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) tumor samples, linked to Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) status, with enrichment of B‐cell and other immune cell
Richie Jeremian   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Critical realist research in organization and management studies: designing an innovative methodology [PDF]

open access: yesحکمرانی و توسعه
Critical realism is proposed as a philosophical framework for understanding complex organizational and managerial phenomena, but the lack of a practical methodology has hindered its widespread acceptance.
Hassan Danaeefard   +2 more
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