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How Does Vulnerability Framing by Microfinance Institutions Leverage Funding Success in Crowdfunding?

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study draws on framing theory to investigate how microfinance institutions (MFIs) strategically construct a vulnerability‐oriented organisational identity and how this framing influences their funding decisions during the pre‐campaign phase of prosocial crowdfunding.
Ana Paula Matias Gama, Ricardo Emanuel‐Correia, Fábio Duarte, Mário Augusto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Induced abortion in the world: 3. In search of a minimum common ground

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The rising worldwide trend toward legalization of termination of pregnancy has been accompanied by increased polarization around abortion. Two opposite broad coalitions emerged from this confrontation, generally known as the “pro‐life” and “pro‐choice” movements. The basic issue for pro‐life advocates is that the protection of “innocent, human
Giuseppe Benagiano, Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson, Marwan Habiba, Salvatore Mancuso, Shantha Shantha‐Kumari   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Power in Trade: Quantifying the Impact of Confucius Institutes on China's Exports

International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the role of Confucius Institutes (CIs) as a form of China's cultural diplomacy and their impact on international trade, particularly exports. Using a gravity model, we analyze data from 1990 to 2019 across countries, finding that the presence of CIs significantly boosts China's exports.
Renjing Chen, Wei Jin, Tangrui Yang
wiley   +1 more source

Adult Advisor Efficacy to Support LGBTQ+ Youth as a Predictor of LGBTQ+ Youth's Experiences in Gender‐Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) and at School

Journal of Adolescence, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Many LGBTQ+ youth seek support from adults at school, which can include advisors of Gender‐Sexuality Alliances (GSAs; clubs affirming LGBTQ+ youth). Little research has considered how efficacious advisors feel to support LGBTQ+ GSA members, or how advisors' efficacy contributes to LGBTQ+ youth's school experiences.
V. Paul Poteat, Arthur Lipkin, Cayley C. Bliss, Jonquil Rumberger, Zhengyang Zhong, Robert A. Marx   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Group Agency and Egalitarian Corporate Structure: The Epistemic, Incentive, and Control Dimensions

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT What constitutes a good corporate agent? The article answers this question by critically applying List and Pettit's theory of group agency, which emphasizes three crucial dimensions of organizational design: epistemic quality, incentive compatibility, and control.
Chi Kwok, Chris Man‐Kong Li
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Trauma‐Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating PTSD and Co‐Occurring Depression: A Meta‐Analytic Update of Experimental Studies

Journal of Counseling &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The prevalence of co‐occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression poses a noteworthy challenge to optimal development and well‐being among youth characterized by variations in risk associated with biological and environmental variables.
A. Stephen Lenz, K. Michelle Hunnicutt Hollenbaugh   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relational Healing: Survivors of Sex Trafficking and Their Experiences of Connection, Disconnection, and Growth

Journal of Counseling &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this interpretive phenomenological analysis, we interviewed 10 women to make meaning of their lived experiences of sex trafficking and mental health challenges and how relational dynamics influenced their healing and sense of self. Our analysis revealed four themes: (a) central relational paradox, which described internalized shame and ...
Claudia G. Interiano‐Shiverdecker, Devon E. Romero, David J. Thompson, John J. J. S. Harrichand   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

When Technology Meets Turbulence: The Impact of Digital Transformation and Policy Uncertainty on Audit Opinions

Journal of Corporate Accounting &Finance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how Corporate Digital Transformation (CDT) influences audit opinions in Chinese A‐share‐listed non‐financial firms from 2011 to 2022, with a focus on the moderating role of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU). Results reveal an inverted U‐shaped relationship: moderate levels of CDT enhance audit outcomes through improved ...
He Min, Sultan Sikandar Mirza, Chengming Huang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Student Communication Skills in a Simulation Setting: A Trends Analysis

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the communication skills of dental students at the University of Colorado over a 7‐year period (2016–2022). The study hypothesis is that communication skills will remain consistent over the 7‐year period.
Tamanna Tiwari, Holly Nowak, Tanya Russell, Austin Albino, William Rivera, Tamara Tobey, Bruce A. Dye   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source