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Latinos mobilizing beyond threats: The role of fear and hope in issue activism

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Interest groups intent on spurring political participation often highlight potential threats to galvanize audiences into action. However, while loss aversion is typically seen as a strong motivator, it is important not to neglect the motivational effect of hope and reward‐seeking behavior as people navigate their political landscape.
Vanessa Cruz Nichols
wiley   +1 more source

Study of non timber forestry products in three markets of Equatorial-Guinea

open access: yesAnales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid, 2001
The presence of vegetable oils, wild fruits, spices, medicinal plants, plant stimulants and melongos in the markets of Ebibeyín, Bata and Malabo of Equatorial-Guinea have been studied, as remarkable non-wood forest products from these markets.
Crisantos Obama Ondo
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding Family Dynamics in Mixed‐Status Families: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta‐Synthesis

open access: yesChild &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the United States, mixed‐status families, where at least one member lacks legal immigration status, face persistent challenges related to deportation, which disrupt family stability, influence parental practices and impact children's identity formation.
Maryam Rafieifar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania. [version 5; peer review: 2 approved]

open access: yesF1000Research
Background Insufficient and above WHO-recommended levels of iodine intake during pregnancy can lead to serious health outcomes. This study aimed to assess median urine iodine concentration and its associated risk factors among pregnant women in the Mbeya
Tedson Lukindo   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Political Partisanship and State‐Level Bank Efficiency

open access: yesFinancial Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We examine the relationship between political partisanship and commercial bank efficiency in the United States from 1972 to 2020, assessing the persistent influence of political affiliations at the state and District of Columbia levels. Bank efficiency scores are estimated using a double‐bootstrap approach, and the analysis is conducted within
Jeremy Eng‐Tuck Cheah   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Varieties of Obamaism: Structure, Agency, and the Obama Presidency

open access: yesPerspectives on Politics, 2010
President Obama's record stands out among modern presidents because of the wide range between his accomplishments and the boldness of his as-yet unfulfilled promises. Obamaism is a complex phenomenon, with multiple themes and policy ends. In this paper we examine the administration's initiatives drawing upon recent scholarship in political science to ...
King, D, Jacobs, L
openaire   +2 more sources

Medical Knowledge Integration Into Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Dynamic Treatment Regimes

open access: yesInternational Statistical Review, EarlyView.
Summary The goal of precision medicine is to provide individualised treatment at each stage of chronic diseases, a concept formalised by dynamic treatment regimes (DTR). These regimes adapt treatment strategies based on decision rules learned from clinical data to enhance therapeutic effectiveness.
Sophia Yazzourh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

U.S. Strategy in Syria: decision-making process

open access: yesКонтуры глобальных трансформаций: политика, экономика, право, 2016
The article deals with some specific features of the U.S. strategy formation in regard to Syria at the time of the escalation of the military conflict between President B. Assad and the opposition. On the basis of the analysis of the U.S.
Alexey Bezrukov
doaj  

Understanding Barack Obama’s Characteristics through “Dreams from My Father”

open access: yesRegister Journal, 2014
Obama is not only popular as a president but also popular for his literary works. He has some literary works especially his popular books, such as Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, the Audacity of Hope, Change We can Believe in and ...
Ratini Setyowati
doaj   +1 more source

Striking for a Just Transition? North American Auto Unions and the Electric Vehicle Transition

open access: yesIndustrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Decarbonization heightens risks for workers, but union strategies shape how these risks are managed and whether new jobs offer quality employment. This paper compares U.S. and Canadian auto unions during the 2023 Detroit Three bargaining, focusing on strategic capacities and internal politics to explain their divergent responses to the EV ...
Mathieu Dupuis, Ian Greer, Dongwoo Park
wiley   +1 more source

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