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Elective Modernism and the Politics of (Bio) Ethical Expertise [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
In this essay I consider whether the political perspective of third wave science studies – ‘elective modernism’ – offers a suitable framework for understanding the policy-making contributions that (bio)ethical experts might make. The question arises as a
C Cowley   +36 more
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La culture scientifique : une médiation entre sciences et société [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Depuis plus de trente ans, la science et les techniques doivent faire face à la critique de la « religion du progrès », qui postule l’articulation entre progrès scientifique et progrès social.
Caune, Jean
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In the kingdom everybody has enough – A social-scientific and realistic reading of the parable of the lost sheep (Lk 15:4–6)

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2011
This article presents a social-scientific and realistic interpretation of the parable of the lost sheep (Lk 15:4–6). Attention is given to the history of the interpretation of the parable, its integrity and authenticity, and verisimilitude.
Ernest van Eck
doaj   +1 more source

Improving the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion‐Related Iron Overload in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Following Cancer Treatment or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Transfusion‐related iron overload (TRIO) is a late effect of therapy impacting survivors of childhood cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) who receive frequent packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions. Surprisingly, there are no accepted guidelines to assist providers in identifying and treating at‐risk ...
Luke Gingell   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Max Weber on Politics, Reason, and the Clash of Values and Approaches to Ethics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
This article investigates how Max Weber’s theory of value conflict is connected to his realist understanding of politics and how he conceives the relation of politics and ethics. This investigation also covers Weber’s views on the argumentative limits of
Dr Knoll, Manuel
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MYCN Amplification in RB1‐Inactivated Retinoblastoma: Association With High‐Risk Features

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background MYCN amplification occurs in a subset of retinoblastoma cases, both with and without RB1 inactivation. It has been suggested that retinoblastomas with MYCN amplification represent a distinct entity with more aggressive clinical behavior.
Kyriaki Papaioannou   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A critical review of social scientific research on carbon capture and storage [PDF]

open access: yesRenewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Contains fulltext : 318105.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
Senni Määttä, Vincent de Gooyert
openaire   +1 more source

Soft peer review: social software and distributed scientific evaluation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The debate on the prospects of peer-review in the Internet age and the increasing criticism leveled against the dominant role of impact factor indicators are calling for new measurable criteria to assess scientific quality. Usage-based metrics offer a
Taraborelli, D.
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Upacicalcet: A Novel Intravenous Calcimimetic Agent for Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common complication in patients receiving maintenance dialysis, driven by calcium and phosphate metabolism disturbances. Calcimimetics are central to the management of SHPT by enhancing calcium‐sensing receptor sensitivity and reducing parathyroid hormone secretion.
Fumihiko Koiwa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Apuntes para una crítica de la racionalidad tecnocientífica desde el enfoque phronético

open access: yesTrilogía Ciencia Tecnología Sociedad, 2010
In the field of epistemology, the techno-scientific rationality has been discussed and criticized from the point of view of CTS studies, regarding the regulation and development of science and technology today.
Ángela María Quiroz Pérez   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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