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Feminist geographies have long provided geographers with methodologies for dislodging hegemonic structures of knowledge production. Recently, feminist geographers have taken up the challenges posed by the theory of intersectionality to analyze questions of place, power, and difference. In this article, we advance this trajectory by arguing for an "intersectional sensibility" in feminist geography methodologies. To illustrate this approach, we elevate the work of investigative journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862–1931), who used qualitative and quantitative data to analyze the nature and severity of anti-Black violence in the United States. We place her work alongside that of Ellen Churchill Semple (1863–1932), a contemporary of Wells-Barnett, who promoted environmental determinism. We argue that Wells-Barnett's research practices produced geographic knowledge that articulated a standpoint that revealed spatial relationships of power that undergirded oppression; disrupted spatial analyses arising from single-axis thinking; was concerned with ending geographies of violence and injustice; and contributed to unlearning prevailing geographical imaginaries. We offer a methodological intervention grounded in an intersectional sensibility for feminist geography as well as a demonstration of more inclusive disciplinary practices that expand thinking about methods and methodological accountability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article provides a summary and analysis of four books that explore the concept of time in higher education. The books discuss various aspects of academic life, such as teaching, research, and collegiality, and offer strategies for embracing a slower approach to academia. The author praises the books for their insights and strategies, but also criticizes them for their limited perspectives, particularly in terms of social difference and ontological discussions of time. The author suggests that a more inclusive and diverse approach to studying time in higher education is needed. [Extracted from the article]

In this article, the authors discuss a month-long research study where sixth grade students researched three women for the half-century after the U.S. Civil War War that worked to change their respective communities to address public issues: Jane Addams, Clara Lemlich, and Ida B. Wells. The sixth graders read a picture book for each of the three women, and examined primary and secondary sources to explore how each worked to overcome obstacles and advocated for change. They completed a variety of graphic organizers and writing activities using evidence from the primary sources and trade books. We share the findings from students’ graphic organizers and writing activities and provide needed next steps based on the findings from our research study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We further support the development of adaptation pathways for the future directions for water management in light of expected climate changes (Finlayson I et al i ., [9]; Gell I et al i ., [17]), being aware that the Australasian chapter in the recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Lawrence I et al i ., [32]) has drawn attention to the difficulties that may arise with water sharing in the basin. ([4]) advocate with confidence that Lake Alexandrina must be kept fresh (as defined by Lester I et al., i [33], presumably) for the foreseeable future, as it was ever thus. ([4]) paper, as it was in similar advocacy papers and reports emerging from South Australia (Fluin I et al i ., [12]; Sim & Muller, [38]; Tibby I et al i ., [42]; and even Chiew I et al i ., [5]; who despite noting the records of the "mid-basin cores [are] indicative of intermediate salinity" [[5], p. 24], conclude that the lake was "largely fresh"). Maybe too, the father of Australian coastal geomorphology, Prof. Eric Bird, was misguided when he wrote in 1962 'After winter rains, and particularly after flooding in the Murray valley, the lakes became I almost fresh i , but in drought periods the reduction in freshwater inflow led to invasion of the lakes by sea water, and I high levels of salinity i were attained' (Bird, [3], p. 204). [Extracted from the article]

This special issue ofEconometric Reviewshonors William A. Barnett's exceptional contributions in the field of economics. It follows and complements a recentJournal of Econometricsspecial issue also in honor of William A. Barnett, Internally Consistent Modeling, Aggregation, Inference, and Policy, and is devoted to papers with emphasis on research in the time domain both at the individual and aggregate level. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This article explores the modern art of monument making and breaking through an examination of Barnett Newman's Broken Obelisk (1963/9). Fabricated in an edition of three, the large-scale sculpture can be found in multiple cities across the United States. The article draws attention to the discourse of monumentality that surrounded the sculpture at its various locations as well as the indexical impact of the obelisk form. It argues that, by maintaining links to memorial art traditions, the artist evoked a sense of history as well as immediacy and, in doing so, introduced conflict into perceptions of presence. Situating Broken Obelisk in relation to the wider history of the ancient monument form, the article demonstrates how the sculpture's dialogue with the existing monumental landscape allowed it to participate in contemporary debates about nation, race, and war. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This "From the Archives" article provides the text of Ida B. Wells-Barnett's 1901 article, "Lynching and the Excuse for It," which was a response to an article on lynching by Jane Addams. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes and discusses a series of photographs by Susan A. Barnett entitled "Not in Your Face," which documents the social expressions of identity through T-shirts. It provides an overview of the use of camera as a methodological tool for social science research. It discusses a procedure followed by Barnett including introducing herself and her project, taking the photo and collection of the subject's story and reason for wearing the shirt.

The article presents an analysis of the 1950 abstract oil painting "The Wild" by Barnett Newman. Contemporary criticism of the painting from art critic Thomas Hess is examined, a distinction is drawn between Newman's painting and sculpture, and "The Wild" is compared to other paintings by Newman. The importance of scale and color in Newman's paintings is emphasized, the influence of American abstract painter Jackson Pollock on Newman is analyzed, and photographs of exhibitions of Newman's paintings are offered.

Information regarding air emissions from shale gas extraction and production is critically important given production is occurring in highly urbanized areas across the United States. Objectives of this exploratory study were to collect ambient air samples in residential areas within 61 m (200 feet) of shale gas extraction/production and determine whether a “fingerprint” of chemicals can be associated with shale gas activity. Statistical analyses correlating fingerprint chemicals with methane, equipment, and processes of extraction/production were performed. Ambient air sampling in residential areas of shale gas extraction and production was conducted at six counties in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex from 2008 to 2010. The 39 locations tested were identified by clients that requested monitoring. Seven sites were sampled on 2 days (typically months later in another season), and two sites were sampled on 3 days, resulting in 50 sets of monitoring data. Twenty-four-hour passive samples were collected using summa canisters. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometer analysis was used to identify organic compounds present. Methane was present in concentrations above laboratory detection limits in 49 out of 50 sampling data sets. Most of the areas investigated had atmospheric methane concentrations considerably higher than reported urban background concentrations (1.8–2.0 ppmv). Other chemical constituents were found to be correlated with presence of methane. A principal components analysis (PCA) identified multivariate patterns of concentrations that potentially constitute signatures of emissions from different phases of operation at natural gas sites. The first factor identified through the PCA proved most informative. Extreme negative values were strongly and statistically associated with the presence of compressors at sample sites. The seven chemicals strongly associated with this factor (o-xylene, ethylbenzene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene,m- andp-xylene, 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene, toluene, and benzene) thus constitute a potential fingerprint of emissions associated with compression. Implications:Information regarding air emissions from shale gas development and production is critically important given production is now occurring in highly urbanized areas across the United States. Methane, the primary shale gas constituent, contributes substantially to climate change; other natural gas constituents are known to have adverse health effects. This study goes beyond previous Barnett Shale field studies by encompassing a wider variety of production equipment (wells, tanks, compressors, and separators) and a wider geographical region. The principal components analysis, unique to this study, provides valuable information regarding the ability to anticipate associated shale gas chemical constituents. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This essay examines how the volatile politics of the Vietnam War and protest movement, specifically as exemplified by the events surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, penetrated the perceived exclusivity of the art establishment. With the work of the New York School artist Barnett Newman as case study, most importantly his Lace Curtain for Mayor Daley (1968), the relationship between politics and art is considered. Issues addressed include the perceived autonomy of modern art, the possibilities of abstraction, and the meaning of artistic agency at a transformative moment in American art. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 1948 Barnett Newman made a modest-sized oil painting incorporating masking tape. Newman considered this painting, which he later entitled Onement I, to be his artistic breakthrough and indeed it does represent, both conceptually and in the artist's use of his materials, a radical shift from his preceding works. Throughout the rest of his career Newman continued to utilize the possibilities of 'accident and control' and the fusion of 'concept and execution' which he first experienced in making Onement I. Newman's writings and comments he made in interviews further elucidate these ideas that are so powerfully expressed in his paintings. This paper combines analysis of the artist's writings with the technical examinations carried out on all his extant works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rapport is an important component of neuropsychological test administration; however, there is a lack of psychometrically sound measures of rapport in the context of neuropsychological assessment. The purpose of this study was to explore adapting measures of the psychotherapeutic alliance specifically to neuropsychological test administration and investigate their feasibility and construct validity. College students (N = 126) were administered a brief battery of neuropsychological tests in either a high-rapport or low-rapport condition. Participants in the high-rapport condition rated rapport as being higher, suggesting that the items captured the nature of the interpersonal interaction between examiner and examinee. The results suggest the feasibility of adapting items from measures of the psychotherapeutic alliance for measuring rapport in neuropsychological testing. This article introduces the Barnett Rapport Questionnaire, a measure of rapport in the context of neuropsychological assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Features works on black woman activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Documentary film `Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice,' produced by William Greaves; Book `Ida B. Wells-Barnett: An Exploratory Study of an American Black Woman, 1893-1930,' by Mildred Thompson and edited by Darlene Clark Hine; Book `The Selected Works of Ida B. Wells-Barnett,' edited by Trudier Harris.

On the morning of 4 March 1999 Ronald Barnett (Professor of Higher Education and Dean of Professional Development at the Institute of Education, University of London), Jon Nixon, Stephen Rowland and Melanie Walker (members of the Editorial Board of Teaching in Higher Education) met in Scotland at the University of Stirling to discuss Ronald Barnett's last major work, Higher Education: A Critical Business (SRHE/Open University Press, 1997) and to anticipate his forthcoming book Realizing the University (SRHE/Open University Press, 1999). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on Barnett Newman's monumental architectural sculpture entitled `Broken Obelisk.' Sculpture as dedicated to Martin Luther King; Representation of the confluence of individual and historical thoughts; Description of the sculpture; Other examples of Abstract Expressionist works in the United States; Background on the development of work of Newman.

Examines the influences on artist Barnett Newman's idea of redemption through abstract art. Impact of Northwest Coast Indian Art; Understanding of theories of philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche, C.G. Jung and Wilhelm Worringer about consciousness and spiritual functions of art, myth and ritual; Primitivist art theory of myth-makers.

"The One State Reality: What is Israel/Palestine?" is a book that explores the concept of the one-state reality (OSR) in Israel/Palestine, arguing that it has become more relevant than the two-state solution (TSS). However, the book acknowledges that political solutions are complex and influenced by various factors, and does not provide a concrete solution. It discusses the challenges of the OSR, including the presence of foreign armies in Gaza and the West Bank. The book also examines the debate between the one-state solution (OSS) and the two-state solution (TSS), highlighting concerns and criticisms from both sides. Ultimately, the book suggests that the TSS is still the more widely accepted solution. [Extracted from the article]

Tobacco control is relatively recent in many countries (going back in origin to the 1980s in China's case). 8 Zhao, S., 2022, A study on China's tobacco taxation and its influencing factor on economic growth. Smoking environments in China: Challenges for tobacco control: edited by Ross Barnett, Tingzhong Yang, Xiaozhao Y. Yang, Global Perspectives on Health Geography Series, Cham, Springer International, 2021, vii+353 pp., £109.99 (paperback), ISBN: 978-3-030-76142-4. [Extracted from the article]

It is a useful book for both legal scholars and a broader audience of people who want to understand the historical context of animal law across the world and how this affects the way the law deals with animals today. Promising an introduction to the "weird and wonderful history of animal law", I Guilty Pigs i delves into curious cases from around the world that have shaped animal law as we know it today. [Extracted from the article]

"Implementing Urban Design: Green, Civic, and Community Strategies" by Jonathan Barnett is a book that explores the career of Barnett, a renowned urban design consultant, author, and advisor. The book showcases various urban design projects across the United States, highlighting Barnett's innovative ideas and their impact on urban principles. It emphasizes the importance of preserving existing urban design plans and the power of visual images in shaping public perception. While the book lacks explicit before-and-after comparisons, it offers valuable insights into the implementation of urban design concepts. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with David Wesley Barnett, Doctor of Medicine (MD), is presented. He shares about his early life, some of his earliest memories, his family, his siblings, and what it was like growing up in Lubbock, Texas. He also shares about any early symptoms or signs after it was suggested that he had Perthes disease. Barnett stresses about his doctors who took care of him.

The article presents an interview with Doctor Rosalind Barnett, senior scientist at Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts. When asked about the difference between men and women, Barnett refers on gender variability and differences on cognitive and social behaviors. She explains that men and women are different reproductively, and they metabolize certain medications differently. Barnett also talks about the sexual appeals of different sexes in relation to family therapy and its implication to gender.

Data collected in a general population survey from a random sample of individuals in two counties located in the Barnett Shale region of Texas were used to empirically explore issues associated with public perception of the natural gas industry. Moderate support was found for the hypothesis that individuals residing in places with diverse levels of energy development exhibit dissimilar perceptions of the energy industry. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses indicate that residents of the county where the natural gas industry is more mature (Wise County) exhibit somewhat more negative perceptions of the energy industry than do residents of the county where natural gas industry is less established (Johnson County). The results also reveal that mineral rights ownership is a relatively strong and consistent factor associated with public perception of the natural gas industry. Possible implications of these findings for the energy industry are proposed, as are suggestions for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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This article examines the 1893 lynching and suffrage rivalry between Ida B. Wells and Frances E. Willard in the WCTU and the racial tension generated between its Black and white members on sisterhood. It uses rhetorical analysis and frame theory to illustrate that Wells's and Willard's rhetorical conflict is disturbingly related to the present. Finally, the article argues that patriarchy is a resilient specter that haunts womanhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rapid and extensive development of shale gas resources in the Barnett Shale region of Texas in recent years has created concerns about potential environmental impacts on water and air quality. The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of the potential contributions of emissions from gas production operations to population exposure to air toxics in the Barnett Shale region. This goal was approached using a combination of chemical characterization of the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from active wells, saturation monitoring for gaseous and particulate pollutants in a residential community located near active gas/oil extraction and processing facilities, source apportionment of VOCs measured in the community using the Chemical Mass Balance (CMB) receptor model, and direct measurements of the pollutant gradient downwind of a gas well with high VOC emissions. Overall, the study results indicate that air quality impacts due to individual gas wells and compressor stations are not likely to be discernible beyond a distance of approximately 100 m in the downwind direction. However, source apportionment results indicate a significant contribution to regional VOCs from gas production sources, particularly for lower-molecular-weight alkanes (

Intestinal organoid technology has revolutionized our approach to in vitro cell culture due in part to their three-dimensional structures being more like the native tissue from which they were derived with respect to cellular composition and architecture. For this reason, organoids are becoming the new gold standard for undertaking intestinal epithelial cell research. Unfortunately, their otherwise advantageous three-dimensional geometry prevents easy access to the apical epithelium, which is a major limitation when studying interactions between dietary or microbial components and host tissues. To overcome this problem, we developed porcine colonoid-derived monolayers cultured on both permeable Transwell inserts and tissue culture treated polystyrene plates. We found that seeding density and culture format altered the expression of genes encoding markers of specific cell types (stem cells, colonocytes, goblets, and enteroendocrine cells), and barrier maturation (tight junctions). Additionally, we found that changes to the formulation of the culture medium altered the cellular composition of colonoids and of monolayers derived from them, resulting in cultures with an increasingly differentiated phenotype that was similar to that of their tissue of origin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Production of natural gas from shale formations is bringing drilling and production operations to regions of the United States that have seen little or no similar activity in the past, which has generated considerable interest in potential environmental impacts. This study focused on the Barnett Shale Fort Worth Basin in Texas, which saw the number of gas-producing wells grow from 726 in 2001 to 15,870 in 2011. This study aimed to measure fence line concentrations of methane and hydrogen sulfide at natural gas production sites (wells, liquid storage tanks, and associated equipment) in the four core counties of the Barnett Shale (Denton, Johnson, Tarrant, and Wise). A mobile measurement survey was conducted in the vicinity of 4788 wells near 401 lease sites, representing 35% of gas production volume, 31% of wells, and 38% of condensate production volume in the four-county core area. Methane and hydrogen sulfide concentrations were measured using a Picarro G2204 cavity ring-down spectrometer (CRDS). Since the research team did not have access to lease site interiors, measurements were made by driving on roads on the exterior of the lease sites. Over 150 hr of data were collected from March to July 2012. During two sets of drive-by measurements, it was found that 66 sites (16.5%) had methane concentrations >3 parts per million (ppm) just beyond the fence line. Thirty-two lease sites (8.0%) had hydrogen sulfide concentrations >4.7 parts per billion (ppb) (odor recognition threshold) just beyond the fence line. Measured concentrations generally did not correlate well with site characteristics (natural gas production volume, number of wells, or condensate production). t tests showed that for two counties, methane concentrations for dry sites were higher than those for wet sites. Follow-up study is recommended to provide more information at sites identified with high levels of methane and hydrogen sulfide.Implications:Information regarding air emissions from shale gas production is important given the recent increase in number of wells in various regions in the United States. Methane, the primary natural gas constituent, is a greenhouse gas; hydrogen sulfide, which can be present in gas condensate, is an odor-causing compound. This study surveyed wells representing one-third of the natural gas production volume in the Texas Barnett Shale and identified the percent of sites that warrant further study due to their fence line methane and hydrogen sulfide concentrations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Lemonade (2016) is a genre-blending text that imports cultural and fantastical devices in order to revise, interrogate, and re-examine history–specifically, the traumas inherited from enslavement. In its analysis of history, Lemonade immortalizes Afrodiasporic spiritual practices and enshrines Black women-healers and magic-users as folk heroes. This work advances that the Afrodiasporic spiritual practices and gynocentric connections are used to form Black female collectives. It draws largely on Black and Africana feminist and womanist scholarship to frame an expanded discussion of spirituality and Black motherhood in the American South, and to demonstrate how collectives–sacred, transhistorical communities–are critical to Black female healing. It contextualizes Lemonade’s “chapters,” visuals, and wider narrative, and it examines the Southern psychic and epistemological resources that Beyoncé, as protagonist, consults. In doing so, this work ultimately intends to create new intellectual space for readers to revisit questions of collectivity in Lemonade and consider the indispensability of community for Black women and girls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Motor neuron disease (MND) is a group of neurological diseases, the majority being amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with varying clinical presentations across demographics. Clinical trial enrollment reflecting global disease burden improves understanding of diverse presentations and aids personalized therapy development. We assessed the sex, racial, and ethnic composition of MND/ALS clinical trial participants relative to global disease burdens. Methods: We searched 'motor neuron disease OR amyotrophic lateral sclerosis' on ClinicalTrials.gov from 02/2000–04/2024. We extracted trial (start year, study site, sponsor location, phase, masking, intervention) and demographic data (sex, race, ethnicity) from randomized interventional studies. We obtained sex-based MND/ALS disease burden estimates from the Global Burden of Disease database. For females, we calculated pooled participation-to-prevalence ratio (PPR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), with PPR of 0.8–1.2 indicating adequate enrollment. We used Kruskal–Wallis tests to compare demographic groups across trial characteristics. Results: Of 85 trials, females comprised 37.47% (n = 5011) of 13,372 participants; the pooled female PPR was 0.97 (95% CI: 0.77–1.16). Of 41 trials (9340 participants) reporting race, 121 (1.30%) participants were Black or African American, 16 (0.17%) American Indian or Alaskan Native, and 6 (0.06%) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 24 trials (595 participants) reported ethnicity, with a minority of Hispanic participants (n = 153; 2.57%). Conclusions: MND/ALS clinical trials had adequate female enrollment relative to global disease burdens. Race and ethnicity data were underreported. However, there were enrollment disparities of racial and ethnic groups. Increased trial leadership diversity, equitable enrollment policies, and addressing barriers to participation could improve enrollment diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2014 the Children Act 1989 was amended to include a presuption that involvement of a parent in a child’s life will further the child’s welfare unless there is evidence of the risk of harm. Kaganas published two seminal articles which concluded that the government’s ideological rationale for introducting the presumption of parental involvement not only failed to materialise but had some unintended, possibly detrimental, consequences for mothers. This article examines the operation and effects of the presumption of parental involvement in recent years based on an analysis of private law family court judgments between July 2020 and December 2023. Drawing on Luhmann’s theory of autopoietic social systems, it examines the possibilities for and limitations on using law to drive social change beyond the operations of the legal system itself. It concludes that the statutory presumption has failed to serve its stated purpose and has even had the unintended consequence of generating legal communications about the risks of parental involvement. From a feminist perspective, it concludes that positive changes observed in the family court response to domestic and child abuse are an achievement, in light of the limits on steering society, at least until something changes in the unknowable future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ObjectivesMethodsResultsConclusionsThis exploratory study aims to: 1) evaluate mental health stigma levels among agricultural youth directors, 2) examine the influence of professional characteristics on stigma, and 3) investigate the relationship between agricultural youth directors’ stigma levels and their self-efficacy.An online survey was administered from March to May 2022 to 642 agricultural youth directors in Illinois who work with youth aged 1–19. Directors’ personal and perceived stigmas toward mental illness were measured using the Depression Stigma Scale. Directors’ self-efficacy (perceived level of knowledge and confidence) across 19 mental health topics was measured using a 3-point Likert scale. Analyses were conducted by generating descriptive statistics and performing Mann–Whitney U tests on the data.The median personal depression stigma score was 7.57 (SD = 8.02). Our analyses identified significantly higher personal depression stigma scores among men, FFA advisors, agricultural educators, and those lacking personal experience with mental illness. A lack of self-efficacy correlated significantly with increased personal stigma.This study underscores the critical need for targeted educational interventions to reduce stigma among agricultural youth directors and enchance mental health literacy. Anti-stigma and mental health literacy initiatives are essential for fostering a supportive environment that encourages open discussions about mental health issues with youth within the agricultural community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The document introduces a special issue of the Journal of Social Welfare & Family Law focusing on feminism and family law, highlighting the work of Professor Felicity Kaganas. Kaganas' research in family law, feminist legal theory, and socio-legal studies has made significant contributions to scholarship in these areas, impacting child welfare, domestic abuse, and parental involvement. The text explores various perspectives on parental involvement in family court judgments, discussing the challenges faced by feminist law teachers and ongoing issues in family law, such as the impact of legal presumptions on domestic abuse and child custody arrangements. It also delves into the implications of parental alienation allegations on mothers who have experienced domestic abuse, examining the role of experts in labeling children as "alienated" and the potential consequences of court-ordered interventions in England and Wales. [Extracted from the article]

Parenting is influenced by family relationships, however, very little research has investigated how the relationships fathers have with their own fathers shape fathers' parenting attitudes and engagement. Intergenerational relationships are particularly relevant among families with strong intergenerational solidarity and interdependence, such as Mexican-origin families. The results based on data from 85 Mexican-origin fathers show more positive parenting attitudes and engagement among fathers reporting high-quality relationships with their fathers at the time of the study, but these associations were only found among fathers with sons. The findings highlight the importance of considering intergenerational pathways to strengthen father-child relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding the role of cultural value endorsement in promoting positive parenting is important for studies on Mexican-origin fathers who face risks for exposure to psychological stress. Studies have yet to account for specific cultural values that are particularly pertinent to Mexican-origin fathers. Using a community sample of U.S. Mexican-origin fathers (N = 85) of 3 to 6-year-old children, this study tested the independent influences of psychological distress and three cultural values (familismo, respeto, caballerismo) on fathers' positive parenting practices, and whether endorsement of these cultural values moderates these associations. Findings from hierarchical linear regression analyses indicated an inverse relationship between psychological distress and supportive coparenting when fathers endorsed low levels of familismo along with an inverse link between psychological distress and father accessibility and engagement when fathers reported low levels of respeto. The findings point to the implications of considering culturally-specific factors that foster positive parenting to inform interventions among Mexican-origin families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This qualitative metasummary literature review study explores transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children's experiences of parents responding to their gender identities. In data collection for this study, we identified 31 peer-reviewed articles addressing this research topic. Studies included qualitative data collected from TGD children. Data analysis yielded three themes, six subthemes, and 35 findings. The primary three themes highlight TGD children's experiences of supportive, unsupportive, and intermediate parental responses to their gender identities. In this paper, we provide examples of study findings and implications that healthcare providers may consider when offering gender-affirming care to TGD children with accompanying parents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research Integrity Advisors are used in Australia to provide impartial guidance to researchers who have questions about any aspect of responsible research practice. Every Australian institution conducting research must provide access to trained advisors. This national policy could be an important part of creating a safe environment for discussing research integrity issues and thus resolving issues. We conducted the first formal study of advisors, using a census of every Australian advisor to discover their workload and attitudes to their role. We estimated there are 739 advisors nationally. We received responses to our questions from 192. Most advisors had a very light workload, with an median of just 0.5 days per month. Thirteen percent of advisors had not received any training, and some advisors only discovered they were an advisor after our approach. Most advisors were positive about their ability to help colleagues deal with integrity issues. The main desired changes were for greater advertising of their role and a desire to promote good practice rather than just supporting potential issues. Advisors might be a useful policy for supporting research integrity, but some advisors need better institutional support in terms of training and raising awareness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The term "charismatic" refers to visually or empathetically appealing animals. They act as flagship species to garner interest and participation. This study explored the impact of charismatic animals featured in three virtual reality (VR) tours of an estuary system on youths' learning, connectedness to water (CTW), and tour perceptions. Each tour included a different animal– a charismatic dolphin, a non-charismatic tunicate, and a comparison treatment with no animal. Utilizing convergent mixed methods, the VR tours were distributed to five schools in the Tampa Bay area. Students completed a post-survey (n = 366) and interview (n = 6). Results showed all tours, regardless of animal charisma presence, yielded positive student CTW and estuary knowledge. Students indicated more interest in animals that were weird, interesting, and new to them. Results indicate a larger diversity of animals can be used as interest approaches to engage audiences, yet not overshadow main message objective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Publish or perish is the cautionary aphorism reminding academics to produce academic work for career longevity. For communities historically excluded from tertiary institutions, this aphorism can also signify a responsibility to ensure their voices are heard. Tertiary institutions recognise the importance of fostering productive writing opportunities; and writing retreats are a valuable approach. This article demonstrates the importance of writing retreats from the perspective of Indigenous postgraduate scholars in Australia. Two writing retreats were held off-campus in 2018–2019. To identify the impact of the writing retreats, we (the participants in the retreat) used an active participatory approach to explore our experiences using data collected from Yarning circles and written critical self-reflections. We identified three key themes: (1) writing retreats as supportive spaces for academic writing, (2) the development of an ongoing community of practice and (3) the importance of managing cultural risk in Indigenous programs. The findings demonstrate the importance of providing culturally grounded opportunities that support Indigenous scholarship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Christie A. and Swales J. K. The Barnett allocation mechanism: formula plus influence?, Regional Studies. This paper seeks to explain why the operation of the Barnett formula has failed to generate convergence in the per capita public expenditure levels in the four countries of the United Kingdom. Using Scotland as an example, this paper argues that a 'formula plus influence' allocation mechanism has been in place. This offers improved flexibility, greater political integration, and increased information flows than would be available through either a straight bargaining or a formula process. While devolution has not changed the Barnett formula, it has altered the environment in which it operates and that this may well destabilize an otherwise secure system. [image omitted] Christie A. et Swales J. K. La methode d'affectation Barnett: formule plus influence?, Regional Studies. Cet article cherche a expliquer pourquoi l'application de la formule Barnett n'a pas reussi la convergence des depenses publiques par tete dans les quatre pays du R-U. En se servant de l'Ecosse comme etude de cas, l'article affirme qu'une methode d'affectation 'formule plus influence' a ete en vigueur. Cela fournit une flexibilite augmentee, une integration politique plus importante et des flux d'information accrus qui n'auraient ete disponibles par moyen de simples negociations ou d'une simple formule. Tandis que la regionalisation n'a eu aucun impact sur la formule Barnett, elle a change le milieu auquel il se voit appliquer, et cela pourrait bien destabiliser un systeme par ailleurs solide. Formule Barnett Regionalisation Decentralisation fiscale Ecosse Finances publiques Christie A. and Swales J. K. Der Barnett-Zuweisungsmechanismus: Formel plus Einfluss?, Regional Studies. In diesem Beitrag wird eine Erklarung fur die Frage gesucht, warum sich mit der Barnett-Formel in den vier Landern des Vereinigten Konigreichs keine Konvergenz hinsichtlich der Hohe der offentlichen Pro-Kopf-Ausgaben erzielen lasst. Anhand des Beispiels Schottland wird argumentiert, dass bei der Zuweisung ein Mechanismus von der Art 'Formel plus Einfluss' zum Einsatz kam. Dies fuhrt im Vergleich zu einem einfachen Verhandlungs- oder Formelprozess zu einer Verbesserung der Flexibilitat, der politischen Integration und des Informationsflusses. Die Dezentralisierung hat die Barnett-Formel nicht verandert, wohl aber die Umgebung, in der sie zum Einsatz kommt, was durchaus zur Destabilisierung eines ansonsten sicheren Systems fuhren kann. Barnett-Formel Dezentralisierung Fiskale Dezentralisierung Schottland Staatsfinanzen Christie A. y Swales J. K. El mecanismo de la asignacion Barnett: ¿formula mas influencia?, Regional Studies. El objetivo de este articulo es explicar el porque la operacion de la formula Barnett no ha generado una convergencia en los niveles de gastos publicos per capita en las cuatro regiones del Reino Unido. Usando Escocia como ejemplo, en este ensayo argumentamos que se ha introducido un mecanismo de asignacion tipo 'formula mas influencia'. Esto ofrece una mejor flexibilidad, mayor integracion politica y mas flujos de informacion comparado con un proceso a traves de negociaciones directas o de formulas. Aunque la transferencia de competencias no ha cambiado la formula Barnett, si que ha alterado el entorno en el que funciona y esto bien podria desestabilizar un sistema que normalmente es seguro. Formula Barnett Transferencia de competencias Descentralizacion fiscal Escocia Finanzas publicas [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Barnett, in several of his published works, often refers to pragmatism in rather ungenerous terms. Most recently he criticized pragmatism as an allegiance to anything goes. In response to that caricature this paper shows that the most prominent of current pragmatists—Richard Rorty—offers his strong allegiance to a range of principles which actually coincide with many of those Barnett himself actually espouses. These principles—or ideals of the university as Barnett calls them—include cheerfulness, tolerance, reasonableness, generosity and a will to go on. The paper examines what Barnett has to say about each of these in his latest book and then shows where they have their counterparts in Rorty's work. Overall the paper suggests that Barnett has a problematically limited view of Rortyan pragmatism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]