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‘There not being any place to keep her’: Incarcerating Women in Nineteenth-Century Western Australia

The Fremantle Gaol, known as the Roundhouse overlooked the small settlement of Fremantle in 1832. Panorama of the Swan River Settlement, Jane Eliza Currie, 1830-1832

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To scope or not to scope? The benefits and challenges of integrating scoping studies in rapid qualitative research and evaluation

Publication date: February 2025 Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 108 Author(s): Syka Iqbal, Macarena Chepo, Marc Hébert, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros Read the full article ›

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The Nexus of Resistance and Neoliberalism in Social Work and Social Welfare: A Scoping Review

Affilia, Ahead of Print. This study intervenes in a growing scholarly dialogue about neoliberalism in social work and social welfare by addressing the undertheorized concept of resistance. We conduct a scoping review of 54 articles published from 2008–2023 to answer two questions: how is resistance discussed in relation to neoliberalism, and what are the practice […]

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Clinical, Quality of Life, and Health Care Utilization Outcomes of Switching the Administration Route of Antipsychotic Medications Among People With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Ahead of Print. Background:Using long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications can improve the outcomes of patients with schizophrenia, such as reducing symptom severity and hospitalization risk. However, the outcomes of switching from oral to LAI antipsychotic medications are unclear.Aims:The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of […]

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A Exhibition of Bookends Unveils a Tribute to Pioneering Journalists

20 Scotland-based designers reimagined bookends inspired by two pioneering female journalists’ global adventures at this year's Dundee Design Festival 2024.
















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Pocket Passiv Is a Tiny 366-Square-Foot Net-Zero Home in Australia

Pocket Passiv by Anderson Architecture is a net-zero tiny house in Australia showcasing innovative design and sustainability in a limited urban space.




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The Genesis of Christian Nationalism

Many pundits call this movement Christian nationalism. But while it may seem like a phenomenon born out of our current political moment, it represents the culmination of various movements with roots that trace back decades. The more extreme elements didn’t just materialize a few years ago. They’ve been there from the start.

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Nationalize Psychedelics

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is still awaiting official approval, but private firms are already using patents to corner the market. Government-funded research shouldn’t yield big profits for Big Pharma. Above: A laboratory technician displays hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms at Rose City Laboratories in Portland, Oregon

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Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box

The results of these ballot measures obviously matter to residents of each state, but they also will be telling for the future of the cannabis legalization movement. That’s because these states are all so-called red states where Republicans dominate state politics. They are part of the legalization movement’s biggest obstacle – what I call the […]

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Peace, equanimity and acceptance in the cancer experience: validation of the German version (PEACE-G) and associations with mental health, health-related quality of life and psychological constructs

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses reveal the importance of an accepting attitude towards cancer for mental health and functional coping. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of t… Read the full article ›

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Together but still alone – A qualitative study exploring how family members of persons with incurable oesophageal or gastric cancer manage everyday life

Cancer affects not only the person with the disease but those around them. Being a family member is described as strenuous and, often, associated with stress, anxiety and feelings of loneliness. There is a hei… Read the full article ›

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and Psychiatric rehospitalization rates: a retrospective study

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) induces a generalized seizure under anesthesia with an electrical current for treatment-resistant patients and may be underutilized. To our knowledge, no large-scale, American, … Read the full article ›

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Affiliation to the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community: A qualitative study on differences between highly affiliated and low/non-affiliated individuals

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Ahead of Print. Aim: The aim of this study was to identify and elucidate the differences between highly affiliated and low/non-affiliated participants in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. Methods: A qualitative study of 24 participants was conducted in Romania between March and June 2021. Data were collected by means of […]

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The role and value of counsellors in the treatment journeys of people with tuberculosis and their families: Qualitative insights from the South Fly District of Papua New Guinea

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A qualitative focus group study on legal experts’ views regarding euthanasia requests based on an advance euthanasia directive

The Dutch Euthanasia law permits euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia lacking decisional capacity based on advance euthanasia directives. Nevertheless, physicians encounter difficulties assessing the … Read the full article ›

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Family caregivers’ administration of medications at the end-of-life in China: a qualitative study

Effective medication management is crucial for ensuring timely pain and symptom control at the end of life. Dying in pain is a major concern for patients, yet some find less effective pain control at home. Fam… Read the full article ›

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The B/1 by Toledano & Chan Brings the Beauty of Brutalism to Your Wrist

Now you can wear your brutally honest love for architecture on your wrist with the B/1 watch by Toledano & Chan inspired by Marcel Breuer's NYC landmark.





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“The Soul Recognizes Itself in Somebody Else”: The Healing Value of Forgiveness among Formerly Incarcerated People in the Profession Practice of Peer-Support

The Prison Journal, Ahead of Print. The present study focuses on perceptions of forgiveness among formerly incarcerated people engaged in peer-support roles, based on their lived experience and referred to as wounded healers. Participants were 26 men and women with a history of addiction, trauma, and incarceration who are employed in formal peer-support positions and […]

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A qualitative study exploring participants experiences of the Mental Imagery for Suicidality in Students Trial

Abstract Objectives Higher education students experience elevated levels of suicidal ideation, but often face barriers in accessing support. The Mental Imagery for Suicidality in Students Trial (MISST; ISRCTN13621293; NCT05296538) tested the feasibility and acceptability of a six-session imagery-based approach called Broad-Minded Affective Coping (BMAC). This qualitative evaluation explored the experiences of MISST participants and staff. […]

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F5: Aline Asmar d’Amman Talks Beloved Bookshop, Antiques + More

Aline Asmar d'Amman, founder of Culture in Architecture, tells us about her favorite landscape, inspiring art, a cathedral of books, and more.