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Investigative journalism in Melanesia: Is it needed?

open access: yesPacific Journalism Review, 1995
Some argue there is no place for investigative journalism in Melanesia, particularly in Papua New Guinea. Such critics believe that for investigations to be effective then politicians must make changes.
Walter Nalangu
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Pacific journalism solidarity in the face of overwhelming forces

open access: yesPacific Journalism Review, 2020
Commentary: The Melanesian Media Freedom Forum (MMFF) notes democracy is in retreat and journalists like Victor Mambor (West Papua), Scott Waide (Papua New Guinea) and Dan McGarry (Vanuatu) are carrying the baton for media freedom.
Fred Wesley
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic and linguistic coevolution in Northern Island Melanesia. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS Genetics, 2008
Recent studies have detailed a remarkable degree of genetic and linguistic diversity in Northern Island Melanesia. Here we utilize that diversity to examine two models of genetic and linguistic coevolution.
Keith Hunley   +8 more
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HTLV screening and confirmatory testing among blood donors in São Paulo: A cross‐sectional study

open access: yesTransfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Human T‐cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV‐1/2) are transfusion‐transmissible retroviruses associated with severe diseases, and blood donor screening is mandatory in Brazil. Increasing HTLV‐related discard rates at our institution prompted this study to determine the prevalence and incidence of HTLV‐1/2 and to investigate
Suzete C. Ferreira   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitrina CERO. Dineros del mundo: Melanesia [PDF]

open access: yesBoletín del Museo Arqueológico Nacional, 2020
El Museo Arqueológico Nacional (MAN) conserva una destacada colección de dineros tradicionales, objetos utilizados como medida de valor, instrumento de pago y acopio de riqueza en diversas áreas del mundo, formada en su mayoría en los últimos veinticinco
Paloma Otero Morán
doaj  

The media and journalism challenges in Melanesia

open access: yesPacific Journalism Review, 2020
This article advances discussions on media freedom and media development in Melanesia through the introduction of an ‘external’ and ‘internal’ threats analytical framework.
Shailendra Singh
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Living in the Mycelial World

open access: yesTopics 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
wiley   +1 more source

The human foundations of anatomy at The University of Sydney: One hundred and one years of body procurement

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, Volume 19, Issue 9, Page 1491-1511, September 2026.
Abstract Body procurement at The University of Sydney has a long history. Anatomy legislation (1881 Anatomy Act) modeled on the British Anatomy Act 1832 legalized procurement of unclaimed bodies from public institutions for anatomical dissection at licensed Schools of Anatomy, effectively conferring the University of Sydney an exclusive license until ...
Rebekah A. Jenkin, Kevin A. Keay
wiley   +1 more source

Discussion of Marai: Melanesian Consensus: Questions?

open access: yesJournal of Pacific Rim Psychology, 2007
Leo Marai's article proposes to study the central role of consensus in conflict resolution in Melanesia and to describe its particular psycho-cultural characteristics.
Martin Kesselman
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Drivers of fishing at the household scale in Fiji

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2018
Coral reefs sustain millions of people worldwide, yet in recent years, social, environmental, and climate change have caused major declines in coral reef fisheries.
Rachel Dacks   +3 more
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