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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics

The Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
wiley   +1 more source

Experience and personality modulate pupillary responses during real-time processing of within-language accent shifts. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Hanulíková A, Gastmann F, Schimke S.
europepmc   +1 more source

The depth and breadth of capitalism at the Cape

The Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Limited liability company legislation was introduced to the Cape Colony in 1861. An amendment in 1892 led to wider adoption, expanding and diversifying the capital market. Using novel data from the Cape Joint Stock Archive between 1892 and 1902, this paper examines who invested, where capital flowed, and how these patterns shaped firm outcomes
Edward Kerby, Lloyd Melusi Maphosa
wiley   +1 more source

The Contribution of Executive Functions to Spelling: A study in L1 Arabic and English as a Foreign Language. [PDF]

J Psycholinguist Res
Sammour-Shehadeh R, Kahn-Horwitz J, Prior A.   +2 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The many prices of war and occupation: Black markets and the cost‐of‐living index in France, 1938–1949

The Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract When studying French prices between 1938 and 1949, economists and historians face a paradox: whilst a vast black market shaped daily life, official indices recorded only state‐controlled prices. This article addresses the issue by introducing a new consumer price index that incorporates both official and black market prices.
Patrice Baubeau, Matéo Teixeira
wiley   +1 more source

English language proficiency, perception and competence among the academic staff of public universities in Kosovo. [PDF]

Open Res Eur
Sejdiu S, Ramadani R, Ninaj A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Medical Interpreting in Primary Care: Design and Validation of a Replicable Training Program. [PDF]

Ann Fam Med
Hardin DM, Osornio JA, Peña JR, Hur E, Hardin KJ.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Caring organizational cultures and the future of work

European Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract There is substantial evidence that workplaces of the future will be dominated by an increase in advanced technology. This trend might lead to the objectification and dehumanization of employees and other stakeholders who interact with organizations as impersonal operations and procedures become normative and employees are subordinated to ...
Alan M. Saks, Jamie A. Gruman
wiley   +1 more source

Multidimensional determinants of generative AI acceptance in foreign language education. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Xu T, Xiong Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

The Ecumenical Review, EarlyView.
Abstract The United Church of Canada, founded in 1925, represents an ambitious experiment in church union that blends Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregationalist traditions. Over the past century, the church has played a pivotal role in shaping Canadian society by advocating for social justice, Indigenous reconciliation, interreligious dialogue ...
Hyuk Cho
wiley   +1 more source