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Australian Journal of Politics &History, EarlyView.ABSTRACT ‘Middle Australia’ became a ubiquitous term of social categorisation and political positioning during the latter decades of the 20th century. This article examines how this concept was variously used in the metropolitan print media in the guises of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age of Melbourne, including in their reporting of federal and ...
Chris Beer
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Australian Journal of Politics &History, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study traces how gambling in Australia changed from a simple form of leisure, enjoyed by all social classes in colonial times, to a billion‐dollar industry driven by political and economic imperatives. Using a case study, it links vertical fiscal imbalance (VFI), caused by changes to the state‐federal taxation structure, to the ...
Barbara Kinder, Michael B. Charles
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Burying Futures: Artisanal Mining Deaths and the Politics of Negligence in Zimbabwe
American Anthropologist, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In the gold‐mining town of Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, injury and death are a constant presence. Collapsing shafts, sudden explosions, gang fights, and neglected health infrastructure characterize the everyday lives of the town's impoverished residents.
Melusi Nkomo
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Teacher–student relationships in practice: Student perceptions of positive teaching
British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Teacher–student relationships (TSR) significantly shape teaching and learning processes. Current research rarely leverages qualitative analyses of students' perceptions, leaving a critical gap in understanding how positive TSR manifest from students' perspectives.
Orly Shapira +2 more
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British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Background On‐task behaviour in the classroom, which partly relies on inhibitory control, contributes to academic achievement. Physical activity has much potential to facilitate on‐task behaviour due to its positive association with inhibitory control.
Melanie Berger +4 more
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British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Attention and vigilance are fundamental cognitive abilities that develop throughout childhood and adolescence and have been associated with cognitively demanding activities such as formal musical training. This cross‐sectional study examined whether individuals engaged in long‐term musical training show superior attention and vigilance ...
Rafael Román‐Caballero +4 more
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British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Systematic differences in eye gaze patterns emerge when attention is directed externally versus internally in non‐social contexts. Here we asked whether these differences also apply to structured social interactions. Gaze aversion during conversations may occur because conversation partners are referencing an object in their environment (an ...
Manlu Liu +2 more
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Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Care leavers often encounter considerable health and well‐being challenges, underscoring the need for continued support into early adulthood. This small‐scale mixed‐methods study explored the health, well‐being and extended care experiences of participants in the South Australian Next Steps pilot program for residential care leavers, assessed ...
Sally‐Ann Keipert +3 more
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Discriminating Mental Skills among Adolescent Elite and Competitive Soccer and Volleyball Players
Annals of Applied Sport Science, 2018 Background. Mental skills are defined as a set of trainable mental abilities and methods that are held to underpin successful learning and performance. Objectives.
Zahra Fathirezaie +5 more
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