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A Tale of Two Choices: Son Preference and Reproductive Outcomes in Uzbekistan
Review of Development Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In this study, we use data from the recent round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) conducted between 2021 and 2022 to estimate the effect of son preference on reproductive behavior in Uzbekistan. We find strong evidence for differential stopping and spacing behavior among Uzbek women.
Khilola Dushamova +3 more
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Topics in Cognitive Science, EarlyView.Abstract This manuscript documents a systematic ethnomycological analysis of ethnographic archives. Focusing on texts describing human–fungi interactions, I conduct a global, cross‐cultural review of mushroom use, covering 193 societies worldwide. The study reveals diverse mushroom‐related cultural practices, emphasizing the significance of fungi ...
Roope O. Kaaronen
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British Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 65, Issue 3, July 2026.Abstract For many nonbinary individuals, disclosing their pronouns and preferred forms of address when applying for a job is necessary to avoid being misgendered. The request to be referred to in a gender‐neutral way may trigger stereotypes and result in discrimination. Simulating recruitment scenarios, we test the effects of an applicant's request for
Lou Dörr +4 more
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Dowry and Intrahousehold Bargaining: Evidence from China [PDF]
This paper analyzes the relationship between a woman’s intrahousehold bargaining position and her welfare within marriage. Simultaneity problems common to the literature are overcome by using dowry to proxy for bargaining position.
Philip H. Brown
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Disasters, Volume 50, Issue 3, July 2026.Abstract Are social networks the key to understanding resilience in conflict? Recent studies suggest so, but relational research in conflict‐affected areas is rare. What exists stresses the importance of small circles of close family members, trusted friends, and co‐ethnic persons/groups, but tends to overlook their aggregate effect.
Solange G. Fontana
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A game model of dowry determination in an arranged marriage context [PDF]
In many arranged marriage contexts, a mediator assists the bride and the groom's families in determining the actual amount of the dowry. Although social scientists in general and economists in particular have studied many aspects of dowries, to the best ...
Amitrajeet Batabyal
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Economica, Volume 93, Issue 371, Page 863-886, July 2026.Abstract This paper examines the long‐term effects of ‘Apni Beti Apna Dhan’ (ABAD), a unique conditional cash transfer programme implemented in the north Indian state of Haryana from 1994 to 1998. The programme provided bonds to female beneficiaries at birth, redeemable on attaining 18 years of age, if they remained unmarried. In particular, we examine
Shreya Biswas, Upasak Das
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, 2021 The Creative Writing Scholarship Committee had this to say on Karissa Wehri’s “The Street Dog’s Dowry”: “In the opening sentence, Karissa Wehri’s ‘The Street Dog’s Dowry’ invites the reader into a meditation on generosity, compassion, and the ties that ...
Wehri, Karissa
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The landscape of dementia in India: Prevalence, risk factors, and opportunities ahead
Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 22, Issue 6, June 2026.Abstract India's rapidly aging population faces a dementia burden, yet data on factors affecting dementia risk remain limited. A narrative review of studies on dementia prevalence and risk factors in India was conducted using Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
Akankshi Oberoi +10 more
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, 2006 Significant amounts of wealth have been exchanged as part of marriage settlements throughout history. Although various models have been proposed for interpreting these practices, their development over time has not been investigated systematically.
Fortunato, L, Holden, C, Mace, R
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