Induced abortion in the world: 3. In search of a minimum common ground
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract The rising worldwide trend toward legalization of termination of pregnancy has been accompanied by increased polarization around abortion. Two opposite broad coalitions emerged from this confrontation, generally known as the “pro‐life” and “pro‐choice” movements. The basic issue for pro‐life advocates is that the protection of “innocent, human
Giuseppe Benagiano +4 more
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Democracy, transparency, economic development, religion, and women on boards of national Olympic committees: Evidence from 89 countries. [PDF]
PLoS OneNoh Y, Ahn NY, Kang S.
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The “Zhang Xuefeng Effect”: Information Intervention and the College Admission Problem in China
International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Information regarding the quality of colleges and labor‐market prospects of majors plays an important role in parents' and students' school‐choice decisions, particularly when these decisions are crucially relevant to the students' long‐run career choices and life earnings.
Yutong Huo, Yun Wang
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What Explains International Interest Rate Co‐Movement?
Journal of Applied Econometrics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The international co‐movement of interest rates reflects correlated business‐cycle fluctuations, largely driven by demand shocks. Monetary policy in advanced economies follows domestic mandates—inflation and the output gap—and does not respond to foreign policy shocks.
Annika Camehl, Gregor von Schweinitz
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Characterizing the Multidimensional Relationship Between Spirituality and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Thematic Analysis. [PDF]
JMIR Form ResSun NY +5 more
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Journal of Applied Econometrics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We present four novel tests of equal predictive accuracy and encompassing á Pitarakis (2023, 2025) for factor‐augmented regressions. Factors are estimated using cross‐section averages (CAs) of grouped series and our theoretical findings are empirically relevant: asymptotic normality, robustness to an overspecification of the number of factors,
Alessandro Morico, Ovidijus Stauskas
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Parents' Multiperspective Views and Misinformation About COVID-19 Mitigation Measures During Tennessee School Board Meetings: Qualitative Content Analysis Using YouTube. [PDF]
JMIR InfodemiologyOlusanya OA +4 more
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Two Problems for the Political Inclusion of Animals
Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In recent years, the field of animal ethics has taken a political turn, with scholars arguing that sentient nonhuman animals should be included in the political sphere. This article explores two key challenges arising from this turn towards the political inclusion of animals: the Conflict Problem and the Numbers Problem.
David Paaske, Angela K. Martin
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Losing one's religion: relationships between autistic and schizotypal traits, religiosity, spirituality, and faith changes. [PDF]
Front PsycholSmith Q, Yang N, Doesburg SM, Crespi B.
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