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Family structure and modernization [PDF]

, 1967
Ban, A.W., van den
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Productivity and basic economics in spring paddy production by mechanical rice transplanter versus traditional manual method

Discover Agriculture
This research deals with the application and effectiveness of mechanical rice transplanter over traditional manual methods in paddy-based production system.
Jeet Chand, Shiva Kumar Jha, Dol Prasad Sharma, Sameer Shrestha, Rupesh Acharya, Roshan Pandey   +5 more
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The Xenocentric Mindset: Cultural and Personality Drivers Behind Consumer Preferences

Journal of Consumer Behaviour, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the psychological and cultural dimensions that influence consumer xenocentrism in Brazil and Iran, focusing on horizontal–vertical individualism–collectivism and the “Big Five” personality traits—extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and intellect/imagination.
José I. Rojas‐Méndez, Flavia Braga Chinelato, Golnoush Zeidabadi, Marta Massi   +3 more
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Understanding the Persistent Low Performance of African Agriculture [PDF]

We explain the persistence of low performances in African agriculture by analyzing the determinants of farmers' decisions to modernize their farming practices.
Isabelle Ouellet, Jacques Ewoudou, Sylvain Dessy   +2 more
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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Counseling Interns’ Experiences Serving Older Adults

Counselor Education and Supervision, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Demographic shifts and recent changes to Medicare will result in more older adults utilizing counseling. Field experiences, including internships, are vital opportunities for graduate students to gain exposure to new populations, including older adults. We interviewed eight participants who completed internships in a continuing care retirement
Matthew C. Fullen, Paul M. Delaughter, Jonathan D. Wiley   +2 more
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Rethinking modernization: legacies of Parsons and Hilbert [PDF]

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Tiryakian, Edward A.
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Formulation, characterization, and evaluation of curcumin-loaded ginger-derived nanovesicles for anti-colitis activity

Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis
Plant-derived nanovesicles have gained attention given their similarity to mammalian exosomes and advantages such as low cost, sustainability, and tissue targeting. Thus, they hold promise for disease treatment and drug delivery.
Shengjie Huang, Min Zhang, Xiaoge Li, Jierong Pei, Zhirong Zhou, Peng Lei, Meng Wang, Peng Zhang, Heshui Yu, Guanwei Fan, Lifeng Han, Haiyang Yu, Yuefei Wang, Miaomiao Jiang   +13 more
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The economics and politics of financial modernization [PDF]

Financial services industry ; Bank supervision ; Industrial ...
Randall S. Kroszner
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A Holistic Vision of the Socio-Legal Terrain [PDF]

, 2008
Tamanaha discusses Marc Galanter\u27s holistic vision of the socio-legal terrain. Galanter\u27s socio-legal vision has two central overlapping foci, and he always keeps an eye on each and on their interaction.
Tamanaha, Brian Z.
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance in Europe: The Moderating Effects of Industry, Culture, and Governance

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance for European firms, and the moderating roles of industry and country‐specific factors in this relationship. Studying a sample of 2340 companies across 18 countries, we find Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores to ...
Veda Fatmy, Venla Haavisto, Janne Äijö
wiley   +1 more source