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The Minstrel Legacy: African American English and the Historical Construction of Black Identities in Entertainment

open access: yes, 2015
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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Exploring Preferences for a Digital Single‐Session Intervention for Adolescent Siblings of Youth With Cancer

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 5, May 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

In sickness and in health ... risk-sharing within households in rural Ethiopia [PDF]

open access: yes
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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Does Farm Diversification Enhance Food and Livelihood Security? Evidence From Smallholder Cocoa Farmers in Ghana

open access: yesFood and Energy Security, Volume 15, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Level of Vegetable Commercialization and Its Determinants Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwestern Ethiopia

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and Associated Factor of Schistosoma Haematobium Among Primary School Children in Dubti City District, Afar, Northeast Ethiopia, 2022. “A Cross‐Sectional Study”

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Tissue Sarcoma Burden and Research Productivity: Global Patterns and Disparities, 1990–2021

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐Care Practice in the Management of Hypertension Among Adults in Africa: Findings From a Scoping Review

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

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