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Poetic song of Hester. Secondary infertility: Losing infants, inheriting a child

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2010
The aim of the article was to explore the narrative of Hester, a black South African woman, who is living with secondary infertility. The perspective is that of postfoundational practical theology, feminist theology and social constructionist narrative ...
Ilse Gravett, Julian C. Müller
doaj   +1 more source

‘Where are the adults?’: Troubling child‐activism and children's political participation

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Children's political participation is a well‐established theme in childhood studies. In this article we offer an original account of child activism that takes into account the entangled and emergent aspect of children as activists. We begin with a historical and a conceptual review, noting the importance of mid‐20th century developments such ...
Sharon Hunter, Claire Cassidy
wiley   +1 more source

‘It's all very well having a diverse curriculum, but if there is no curriculum, it can be as diverse as you like’: Precarity and decolonising in the neoliberal UK higher education system

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Drawing upon interview research across two academic departments as part of the early stages of a ‘decolonise the curriculum’ initiative at a Southern UK university, this study highlights a growing gulf between policy and practice in efforts to address systemic racial inequalities in UK universities. A reliance upon precarious labour, a culture
Triona Fitton, Barbara Adewumi, Laura R. Bailey, Jacob W. Moore, Lauren‐Marie Aba Amoah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Le rappresentazioni scultoree puerili di Gesù Bambino e Maria Bambina. Arte, devozione e tecniche plastiche nell’arte sacra [PDF]

Papireto
This contribution examines the history and the childlike sculptural representations in devotional art, particularly focusing on the figures of Jesus and Mary.
Caterina Sanasi
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The impact of the current student loans regime on Muslim student engagement and retention in English higher education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract There is much interest in the potential for an alternative funding system for higher education students in England to support the spiritual and worldly needs of British Muslim students. At the heart of this issue lies a tension over whether the student financing system in English HE is haram, or forbidden under Islamic (Shari'ah) law, because ...
Richard Hall, Yusraa Maryam, Sumeya Loonat   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘…It was my choice to see how I can acquire this Western world education… and I'm happy…’: Structuration and the dialectic nature of being a Nigerian university student in the UK

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines the experiences of Nigerian cross‐border students in UK higher education, focusing on how colonial legacies continue to shape the interplay between structure and agency. Three key themes emerged in the analysis of the data: First, the persistence of a ‘West is Best’ mentality reflects the internalisation of colonial ...
Jennifer Marshall, Jack Bryne Stothard
wiley   +1 more source

Anticipatory Stress in Medical Students Before Their First Cadaver Experience: A Physiological Component of Cadaver‐Based Anatomy Education

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cadaver‐based anatomy education represents a unique biological and sensory experience that may elicit significant physiological responses. However, little is known about the anticipatory phase prior to initial exposure, particularly when evaluated using objective biomarkers.
María Resino‐Rocha, Franscisco Gómez‐Esquer, Cecilia Peñacoba, Antonio Gil‐Crujera, Stella Maris Gómez‐Sánchez, Gema Díaz‐Gil   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between psychosocial job stressors and insomnia: The mediating role of psychological capital

Nursing Open, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Aim This study aimed to examine the association of job‐related stressors and insomnia; to determine the association of psychological capital and insomnia; and to explore whether psychological capital mediates the association between job‐related stressors and insomnia among Chinese nurses. Design A cross‐sectional questionnaire survey.
Juan Du, Shi‐Zhe He, Min‐Jie Li, Chao Wu, Wen‐Kai Zheng, Lin‐Yuan Zhang, Chun‐Ni Heng, Chun‐Ping Ni, Hong‐Juan Lang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Sacristy of the Virgin of the Basílica del Pilar: Breviary of Marian Apology

Religions
This article analyses the iconographic cycle of the Sacristy of the Virgin in the Basílica del Pilar, with the aim of unveiling the complex system of visual symbols present in its bas-reliefs.
Esther Ortiz
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Inmates' Experiences of Rehabilitation and Self‐Perception: A Sense of Coherence Exploration From Leeuwkop Correctional Centre

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Rehabilitation is a central objective of correctional services in South Africa, intended to support behavioural change, reduce recidivism and contribute to successful reintegration. Despite this mandate, concerns regarding persistent recidivism and prison overcrowding remain.
Bonginkosi Ndimande, Elizabeth Archer
wiley   +1 more source