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Linguists have long been aware that the language scripted for ethnic roles in the media has been manipulated for a variety of purposes ranging from the construction of character authenticity to flagrant ridicule.
Bloomquist, Jennifer
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ABSTRACT Introduction Adolescent siblings of children with cancer are at elevated risk for psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, various barriers such as limited family time and resources, conflicting schedules, and psychosocial staffing constraints at cancer centers hinder sibling access to support.
Christina M. Amaro +10 more
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In sickness and in health ... risk-sharing within households in rural Ethiopia [PDF]
To investigate risk-sharing within the household, we model nutritional status as a durable good and we look at the consequences of individual health shocks. For household allocation to be pareto-efficient, households should pool shocks to income. We also
Pramila Krishnan, Stefan Dercon
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ABSTRACT Farm diversification provides alternative sources of income and helps mitigate risks associated with relying solely on one crop. This study investigated the impact of diversification on the welfare of Ghanaian cocoa farmers. Primary data were collected from 403 smallholder cocoa farmers using a multi‐stage sampling technique and analyzed using
Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa +3 more
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Review of Peter B. Golden, 'Nomads and their neighbours in the Russian steppe' [PDF]
Lane, George
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This study shows that vegetable commercialization varies by crop, with onions and tomatoes highly commercialized while potatoes remain moderately commercialized. Commercialization intensity is strongly influenced by household resources and market access, education, market information, extension contact; land size, livestock ownership, and credit access
Mezgebu Aynalem +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Human schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease causing organ damage and developmental delays in children. Updated data on its distribution is vital for targeted interventions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school‐age children in Dubti city ...
Setitual Mesfin +7 more
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Review of Bertold Spuler, 'Persian historiography and geography'. Singapore: Pustaka Nasional Pte. Ltd, 2003 [PDF]
Lane, George
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Burden and Research Productivity: Global Patterns and Disparities, 1990–2021
ABSTRACT Background Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a rare and diverse type of cancer, with a disproportionate incidence and limited global epidemiological studies. This study aims to analyze the long‐term trends and epidemiological features of the global burden of STS from 1990 to 2021 and to reveal the global research productivity on STS.
Hongjie Pan +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Effective self‐care for hypertension spans medication adherence and lifestyle practices (dietary salt reduction, physical activity, weight control, smoking/alcohol moderation). This scoping review summarizes self‐care strategies employed by adults with hypertension in Africa and identifies factors influencing their self ...
Abiola Adeosun +2 more
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