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Fine‐scale genetic structure in co‐operatively breeding Palmchats (Dulus dominicus) suggests mixed kinship in compound nests

open access: yesIbis, EarlyView.
Fine‐scale genetic structure in animal populations can create opportunities for both kin‐directed co‐operation and kin competition. Knowledge of kinship is therefore key to understanding the selective pressures shaping sociality as well as the effects of social behaviour on local genetic structure.
Joshua B. LaPergola   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interpreting Barth's Eschatology: An Eco‐Theological Reappraisal

open access: yesInternational Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.
Abstract Critical eco‐theologians do not consider Karl Barth's theology of creation helpful in addressing the contemporary ecological crisis. In this article, I explore a way to interpret Barth's theology that could lead to a fruitful eco‐theological perspective.
Othniël de Jong
wiley   +1 more source

Orchid genome evolution and trait innovation

open access: yesJournal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
Orchids became one of the world's most diverse plant groups through genome‐driven innovations, unique relationships with fungi and pollinators, and remarkable adaptability. This review explains the origins of orchids and the evolution of their distinctive life forms, flowers, and ecological strategies and highlights promising directions for future ...
Meng‐Yao Zeng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Old Places, New Places: Geographic Mobility of Dominicans in the U.S.

open access: yes, 2015
The aim of the study is to document internal migration patterns of Dominicans in the U.S., comparing international migrants and domestic ...
Marrara, Sarah, Hernández, Ramona
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Dependent Articulation in the Global Pesticide Complex: Argentina's Agrochemical Industry After the Generics Market Revolution

open access: yesJournal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Since the late 1990s, the pesticide industry has undergone a ‘generics revolution’ as the centre of production, and trade has shifted to the global South. China and India have become major producers, capturing Latin American markets from Northern multinationals. As a major pesticide user and a key node in global supply chains, Argentina offers
Christian Berndt   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metamorphosing identities : Dominicans in New Jersey [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This essay engages Dominicans in New Jersey to explore and highlight areas that remain obscure and neglected in the study of the transnational experience of this population in general.
Decena, Carlos U., Decena, Carlos Ulises
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Hedger of Last Resort: Evidence from Brazilian FX Interventions, Local Credit, and Global Financial Cycles

open access: yesThe Journal of Finance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We show that FX interventions can be effective, particularly in attenuating global financial spillovers. We exploit global financial shocks and Brazilian central bank interventions in FX derivatives using three matched administrative registers: bank credit (to firms), foreign credit to banks, and employer‐employees. After the U.S.
RODRIGO BARBONE GONZALEZ   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dominicans in New York City 1990—2008

open access: yes, 2010
Introduction: This report examines demographic and socioeconomic variables among different racial/ethnic groups in New York City between 1990 and 2008 – particularly the Dominican population.
Limonic, Laura, Caro-López, Howard
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Understandings of Race and Their Effect on Political Ideology, Engagement, and Self-Identity Among 1.5, Second, and Third Generation Dominicans

open access: yes, 2020
This thesis looks at the ways 1.5, second, and third generation Dominicans in the United States understand their racial identities and how this affects their political ideology and engagement.
Maria, Cristal
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Politics of Survival and Change in Dominica, 17631973: An Interpretation of the Political Life Experience of Dominicans in the Colonial and Post-Colonial Situation [PDF]

open access: yes, 1976
This thesis on Dominica is the only study in the social sciences which deals extensively and exclusively with the life experience of Dominicans. The study has three interrelated purposes.
Grell, Francis Carlton
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