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From Expansion to Erosion: The Global Trajectory of Judicial Independence, 1960–2018

Sociological Forum, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Judicial independence expanded globally throughout the twentieth century, but this trajectory has recently come under pressure. In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly challenged judicial autonomy. This study unpacks this global reversal by analyzing data from 156 states between 1960 and 2018.
Nir Rotem
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Kinship and reproduction: A perspective of the Akha in Laos

The Australian Journal of Anthropology, EarlyView.
Abstract Drawing on fieldwork among the Akha people in Phongsaly District, Phongsaly Province, northern Laos, this paper examines Akha patrilineal kinship and its links to reproduction. The Akha people's reproductive decisions and behaviours are shaped by patrilineality, ancestral connections and cultural–spiritual perceptions of reproduction, which ...
Vanly Lorkuangming
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Mekong River dry season changes due to hydropower dams and extractive processes: Making sense of contradictory community observations in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia

Water Alternatives
The Mekong is amongst the most important rivers in the world with regard to biodiversity and livelihood. Over the last few decades, however, the river has experienced dramatic hydrological changes, mainly due to the construction of large hydropower ...
Ian G. Baird, Michael A.S. Thorne, Sirasak Gaja-Svasti   +2 more
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Barriers and Bridges: The Trade, Productivity, and Welfare Effects of the Belt and Road Initiative

The World Economy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper evaluates the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on trade, productivity, and welfare using a multi‐country, multi‐sector Ricardian model with input–output linkages. Gravity estimates reveal asymmetric trade effects: BRI participation increases imports from China in textiles, wood and paper, and electrical machinery, while ...
Shuangcen Li
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Life‐Stage–Specific Hematological Profiles in Yellow Mealworm Beetles (Tenebrio molitor): Reference Intervals and Hemocyte Characterization

Veterinary Clinical Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The edible insect industry, driven by the nutritional and environmental benefits of mealworms, faces increasing challenges from pathogens affecting Tenebrio molitor farming systems. Hemocyte‐based health assessments could provide valuable diagnostic insights, yet standardized hemolymph processing protocols and hematological ...
Simon Maheu, Houda Ben‐Miled, Dominique Marullo‐Masson, Colin Favret, Carolyn Gara‐Boivin, Marie‐Odile Benoit‐Biancamano   +5 more
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Leading Learning Health Systems in the Asia Pacific: A Mixed‐Method Evaluation of Health Professionals' Experiences in a Longitudinal Leadership Program

Learning Health Systems, Volume 10, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Learning Health System (LHS) concept is gaining traction in high‐income countries, yet its implementation in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) remains limited with few initiatives offering practical strategies tailored to these contexts.
Lichin Lim, Carolyn Van Heerden, Amy Gray   +2 more
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Edible Insect Allergens: An Emerging Food Safety Challenge

Sustainable Food Proteins, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2026.
Allergic responses to edible insects arise via two main pathways: cross‐reactivity with homologous arthropod allergens and primary sensitization to edible insect proteins, both leading to IgE‐mediated immune activation. ABSTRACT Edible insects are increasingly promoted as sustainable protein sources; however, their allergenic potential remains a ...
Changqi Liu, Cassandra Maya, John J. Love, Huilian Che, Ke Chen, Jing Zhao   +5 more
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Seroprevalence of Lumpy Skin Disease and Livestock Owners’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Selected Districts of Kazakhstan

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2026.
A cross‐sectional study conducted in 12 districts across four regions of Kazakhstan assessed LSDV seropositivity in cattle and livestock owners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices. Serum samples from 338 cattle were tested by ELISA, and questionnaires were completed by 533 livestock owners. Animal‐level and herd‐level seroprevalence were 23.4% and 18.8%
Assylay Sarzhigitova, Lespek Kutumbetov, Kuandyk Zhugunissov, Raikhan Nissanova, Nazerke Kemalova, Aigul Kaliyeva, Sarsenbay Abdrakhmanov, Yerzhan Ospanov, Nadezhda Burambayeva, Arman Issimov, Gulmira Abulgazimova, Leila Kassymbekova   +11 more
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Mapping the Young‐Onset Dementia Research in the Asia‐Pacific Region: A Scoping Review

Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, Volume 18, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Young‐onset dementia (YOD), with symptom onset before 65, is an area of increasing public health importance. YOD research in Asia‐Pacific remains under‐represented in the global YOD research landscape. This scoping review aimed to comprehensively map the existing YOD literature from Asia‐Pacific and provide an overview of the research topics ...
Gia Tan, Gary Cheung, Samantha M. Loi, Etuini Ma'u, Campbell Le Heron, Monica Cations, Nick Garrett, Megan Eustace, So Young Moon, Eun‐Joo Kim, Kok Pin Ng, Adeline S. L. Ng, Huali Wang, Isabelle Burke, Kenny Ong, Brigid Ryan   +15 more
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Entrepreneurial State as a Creative Destroyer: Comparison of Hong Kong and Singapore's Creative Industries

Creativity and Innovation Management, Volume 35, Issue 3, Page 555-569, September 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the limits of mission‐directed entrepreneurial states by drawing on the theory of recombinant innovation and F.A. Hayek's insights on the spontaneous growth of knowledge in society. First, the use of discretionary policymaking curtails the range of knowledge generated in the process of social interaction, limiting the scope
Bryan Cheang, Praharsh Mehrotra
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