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Boundaries of Work: Elite Black African Identities and Place of “(Re)productive” Labor in Kenya's Extractive Industries

Gender, Work &Organization, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines the positioning of elite Black African women in extractive labor spaces, arguing that their experiences are shaped by interrelated feminist concepts of care, time, experience, equality, and difference. Using an African feminist theoretical framework, the study recenters African epistemologies of work and embodiment to ...
Nerea Amisi Okong'o
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Energy and Daylight Performance of Old Office Buildings in South Korea with Curtain Walls Remodeled Using Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Films

Energies, 2019
Globally, energy standards for new buildings are being reinforced to improve energy efficiency, and remodeling policies are being promoted for old buildings. The South Korean Government is promoting green remodeling projects, and focusing on research and
Myunghwan Oh, Chulsung Lee, Jaesung Park, Kwangseok Lee, Sungho Tae   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The hidden science of haptics: A pedagogical review of tactile evaluation in cosmetics

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
This review explores the physiological basis of tactile perception and critically examines classical and emerging sensory methods used in cosmetics, advocating for broader methodological integration and recognition of sensory analysis in the field. Abstract Sensory analysis is a cornerstone of cosmetic development, yet remains underrepresented in peer ...
Morgane Postec, Daria Terescenco, Ecaterina Gore   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Erosion Potential of Commercial Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes on Dental Hard Tissues

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Mouthwashes often present acidic pH, which raises concerns about their potential contribution to erosive tooth wear. This study evaluated the erosive potential of commercial fluoride‐free mouthwashes using a screening method.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia, Adam B. Kelly, Anderson T. Hara, Jaime Aparecido Cury, Antonio Pedro Ricomini‐Filho, Frank Lippert   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mapping of Brain Functions and Spatial Luminance Distributions as Innovative Tools for Assessing Discomfort Glare in the Built Environment

Enquiry: The ARCC Journal of Architectural Research, 2007
A series of "proof-of-concept" projects are set out aimed at bringing together built environment researchers attempting to understand what constitutes ‘comfortable’ space and neuroscientists investigating the functional characteristics of the human brain.
Peter Raynham, Werner Osterhaus, Michael Davies   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Assessment of the Spatial Comfort at the Open Piazza of Baiturrahman Mosque, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Aceh International Journal of Science and Technology, 2020
The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is well-known as the identity of Banda Aceh town, Indonesia. The extensive renovation was carried out in 2015 to the Mosque, presenting an open piazza coated with glossy white marble replacing the previous greeneries and ...
Laina Hilma Sari, Izziah Hasan, Erna Meutia   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Fathers' Experiences of Early Parenting: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to explore culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) fathers' early parenting support needs in the perinatal period in Australia. Design A qualitative descriptive research study. Participant fathers were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling who self‐identified as CALD. Methods Data were collected through semi‐
Rakime Elmir, Simone Ormsby, Particia Leahy‐Warren, Lloyd Frank Philpott, Alka Kothari, Virginia Schmied   +5 more
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Randomized Clinical Trial on the Efficacy and Side Effects of Tropicamide and Phenylephrine in Mydriasis for Ophthalmoscopy

Journal of Optometry, 2010
Purpose: To compare the efficacy and side effects of two combinations of tropicamide and phenylephrine as mydriatics for ophthalmoscopy. Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled trial, 51 Chinese outpatients were randomized to receive topical ...
Philip T.H. Lam, Carmen K.M. Chan, Srinivas K. Rao, Dorothy S.P. Fan, Dennis S.C. Lam   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Desired and Feared Identities and Their Role in Occupational Identity Regulation

Journal of Management Studies, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper extends theory by showing how occupational identity regulation operates jointly through both desired and feared identities which, in combination, enforce normative control. Taking a narrative identity perspective and drawing on an ethnographic and interview‐based study of veterinarians, we make three principal contributions to our ...
Sarah Page‐Jones, Andrew D. Brown
wiley   +1 more source

Optimization Control Strategy for Transition Season Blinds Balancing Daylighting, Thermal Discomfort, and Energy Efficiency

Energies
Natural lighting in office buildings is often affected by excessive solar heat gain and discomfort glare, and the transitional seasons are no exception.
Guipan Wang, Ying Yu, Chenfei Zhang
doaj   +1 more source