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The cousin marriage tradition, colonial shocks, and the performance of informal firms in sub‐Saharan Africa

open access: yesStrategic Entrepreneurship Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary The paper explores how the deep historical roots of informal institutions influence current informal businesses. It proposes that both pre‐colonial institutions—the tradition of cousin marriage—and the subsequent shocks of colonization still impact the performance of informal firms. We theorize on how the effects of historical
Saul Estrin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Art as a Channel and Embodiment of Symbolic Interaction Between Migrants and Non‐Migrants

open access: yesSymbolic Interaction, EarlyView.
Many non‐migrant politicians, journalists, and scholars in migrant‐ destination societies often represent migrants with self‐interested objectives and in specific instrumental ways based on stereotypes. Yet research on symbolic interaction reveals migrants are not passive victims.
Jacob Thomas
wiley   +1 more source

Personal Investment in Language Processing: The Role of Self‐Reference in Initial Lexical Acquisition

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Recent research on learner factors in task‐based language teaching (TBLT) has demonstrated positive effects for treatments that draw on learners' personal experiences. However, the specific processes responsible for these effects are not well understood.
Taghreed Qahl, Craig Lambert
wiley   +1 more source

Islamic law perspectives and social experiences on stigma toward disabled people in Indonesia. [PDF]

open access: yesFront Sociol
Billah M   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Combating infections under siege: Healthcare challenges amidst the military assault in Gaza

open access: yesWorld Medical &Health Policy, Volume 17, Issue 1, Page 188-213, March 2025.
Abstract The ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza has caused a devastating collapse of healthcare infrastructure, resulting in an unprecedented surge in infectious diseases. The destruction of sanitation systems, restrictions on medical supplies, and displacement of civilians have created an environment conducive to the rapid spread of waterborne ...
Bilal Irfan   +24 more
wiley   +1 more source

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