Traditional beliefs prolong outbreaks of man-eating lions
Frontiers in Conservation ScienceFrom the 1800s to the 1950s, “spirit lions” and “spirit leopards” were blamed for countless deaths across Africa that were in fact caused by a combination of genuine carnivore attacks and murders instigated by witch doctors and secret societies.
Craig Packer +2 more
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Traditional beliefs and willingness to pay for improving a mining-polluted river in Ghana. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Arthur L, Vondolia GK, Dasmani I.
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The implications of stakeholders' perceptions of land for sustainable land use management in NE Ghana [PDF]
, 2008 There are negative implications of changes in stakeholders traditional land perceptions for sustainable land use and management in north-east Ghana.
Bugri, John +2 more
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Health-seeking beliefs of cardiovascular patients: A qualitative study [PDF]
, 2011 Objectives: The study aims were to (a) describe the experiences of Chinese Australians with heart disease following discharge from hospital for an acute cardiac event; (b) identify patterns and cultural differences of Chinese Australians following ...
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Applying an Ethical Lens to the Treatment of People With Multiple Sclerosis
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The practice of neurology requires an understanding of clinical ethics for decision‐making. In multiple sclerosis (MS) care, there are a wide range of ethical considerations that may arise. These involve shared decision‐making around selection of a disease‐modifying therapy (DMT), risks and benefits of well‐studied medications in comparison to
Methma Udawatta, Farrah J. Mateen
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Traditional Beliefs from Nepalese culture in Relation to Obstetrics.
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2013 Na
Dr.Sanu Maiya Dali
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On the Origins of Gender Roles: Women and the Plough [PDF]
This paper seeks to better understand the historical origins of current differences in norms and beliefs about the appropriate role of women in society.
Alesina, Alberto +2 more
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Introducing the modified paranormal belief scale: distinguishing between classic paranormal beliefs, religious paranormal beliefs and conventional religiosity among undergraduates in Northern Ireland and Wales [PDF]
, 2009 Previous empirical studies concerned with the association between paranormal beliefs and conventional religiosity have produced conflicting evidence. Drawing on Rice's (2003) distinction between classic paranormal beliefs and religious paranormal beliefs,
Francis, Leslie J. +2 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Accessing brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be challenging, especially for underserved patients, which may lead to disparities in neurological diagnosis. Method This mixed‐methods study enrolled adults with one of four neurological disorders: mild cognitive impairment or dementia of the Alzheimer type, multiple sclerosis ...
Maya L. Mastick +19 more
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Embracing Immigrants is a Religious Imperative
, 2017 I’m an English professor, and in leftist intellectual circles it’s often considered somewhat unsophisticated and definitely uncool to argue in favor of traditional religious beliefs.
Fee, Christopher R.
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