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Intergenerational solidarities for climate healing: the case for critical methodologies and decolonial research practices.

Children's Geographies; 01/09/2024
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The social significance of children's work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana.

Children's Geographies; 02/01/2024
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Climate crisis activism in early childhood: building capacities to boost intergenerational learning.

Children's Geographies; 02/21/2024
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'If I tell them that I live near the neighborhood, they're like, oh are you poor?' Differences in young people's reactions to territorial stigma in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2024
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Constructing and governing freedom – physical environments as a discursive practice in Swedish early childhood education.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2024
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EXHIBIT: Voices for the Environment: A Century of Bay Area Activism, Nov. 13

Curated by the Oral History Center, Voices for the Environment: A Century of Bay Area Activism charts the evolution of environmental movements in the region through the recorded voices of the activists who shaped them. From tensions over preservation after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to demands to address the disproportionate burdens of pollution and illness that some communities faced, environmentalism has long been part of the fabric of the Bay Area. Smartphones and headphones are suggested. The Bancroft Library Gallery




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Paper Excellence Group Donates $100,000 to Local Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene




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Assessing the health status of migrants upon arrival in Europe: a systematic review of the adverse impact of migration journeys

Numerous studies have explored the impact of pre- and post-migration factors on the overall health of migrant populations. The objective of this study is to enhance our understanding of additional determinants… Read the full article ›

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Factors Influencing Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review of Health and Care Workers’ Experiences

Volume 20, Issue 3, July-September 2024, Page 292-310. Read the full article ›

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Factors Influencing the Translation of Evidence Into Clinical Practice for Hospital Allied Health Professionals in Terms of the Domains of Behaviour Change Theory: A Systematic Review

Evaluation &the Health Professions, Ahead of Print. This systematic review provides an overview of the unique challenges allied health professions face in the translation and implementation of evidence into practice, which remain relatively under reported and uninformed by a theoretical basis of behaviour change. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and Scopus databases from 2010 to 2022 were […]

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Facilitators of and obstacles to practitioners’ adoption of harm reduction in cannabis use: a scoping review

Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences asso… Read the full article ›

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Considering Sex, Gender, and Equity Factors in Methamphetamine Interventions: Findings From a Scoping Review

Objectives: Methamphetamine use is associated with numerous negative health and social concerns in Canada. Sex and gender-related factors play a crucial role in the uptake, patterns of use, responses, and treatment outcomes. This scoping review examines academic evidence on methamphetamine interventions that incorporate sex, gender, trauma, and/or equity elements. Materials and Methods: Research question #1 […]

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A 27‐year scoping review of practice and research in online counselor education

Abstract A scoping review of the online counselor education scholarship from 1997 to 2023 in 27 national and regional peer-reviewed counseling journals yielded a sample of 110 articles. Findings of the scoping review detailed the topics addressed, methodological features, key findings, and recommendations for practice and research. Read the full article ›

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The Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy, Third Edition: Recommendations for Treatment, Training, and Privileging (A Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association)

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BASW reacts to UK Budget

BASW made a submission to the Treasury ahead of the budget on what we wanted the Chancellor to announce, which included more spending on social care, tackling poverty, and giving local authorities the long-term funding needed to deliver local services.

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So-called ‘deaths of despair’ are rising in the UK. Labour must act on this silent epidemic

Rates of suicide, alcohol and drug fatalities (collectively known as “deaths of despair”) have increased by 9%, 45% and 81% respectively in England and Wales over the last decade. Given that mortality rates for most other causes are stable or decreasing, this increase is deeply concerning. In total, in 2022 these three causes accounted for […]

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Coroner finds ‘pervasive deficits’ in Oranga Tamariki social work practice before Napier baby’s death

In the months leading up to the unexpected death of a baby boy, Oranga Tamariki staff incorrectly handled several concerns reported to them relating to his family.

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Impact of selective reporting bias on stroke trials: potential compromise in evidence synthesis – A cross-sectional study

Accurate reporting of outcomes is crucial for interpreting the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). However, selectively reporting outcomes in publications to achieve researchers’ anticipated result… Read the full article ›

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The Impact of Parental Health Shocks on Child Schooling and Labour: Evidence From Thailand

ABSTRACT This paper uses household panel data from the Thai Socio-Economic Surveys of 2012 and 2017 to examine the effects of parental health shocks on child education and labour. Three measures of parental health are analysed: chronic illness, hospitalisation, and functional health status. The results show that the parentʼs illness decreases school enrolment and leads […]

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Factors associated with household willingness to pay for Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon: a nationwide cross-sectional analysis

Sustained financing for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has been a concern for the Cameroon government. Household contributions have been considered as a financing mechanism, but this raises concerns on the wi… Read the full article ›

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Senior Software Engineer – HPC debug and analysis tools (Fixed Term Contract), Experienced Professionals, Warwick, UK, Software Engineering

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract ending Sept 2021

We are looking for a highly skilled, technically capable senior software engineer to join the team of Arm Forge at Warwick. You will be passionate about making a difference through building great quality products.

As an experienced developer, you’ll have a methodical approach to debugging and performance analysis and understand how developers will use our tools to achieve their objectives. Working as part of a team of C++ software engineers based in Warwick you will help to develop the Arm Forge Debug and Profiling tools.

Arm Forge is used by developers to increase software performance or fix software bugs from single Linux servers right up to the largest supercomputer on the planet.  Our tools span a wide range of use cases; from C/C++/Python developers writing multithreaded server applications or ML and data analysis applications, to C/C++/Fortran/Python HPC developers scaling to millions of cores.

To learn more about our group and the products please check https://developer.arm.com/hpc.

Main Duties

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated senior software engineer who is passionate about producing quality valuable software to join our elite team based in Warwick.

  • Responsible for developing quality functionality on schedule, including specification, design, development, documentation and test.
  • Drive forward major features or improvements and increase quality into the product.
  • Expected to integrate with existing ARM process and infrastructure where possible and use your experience to introduce new processes where required.





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The FOCX PIONEER Wallet Could Be the Sleekest Compact Wallet Out

Looking for a high-end, compact wallet with modern tech features? The minimalist FOCX PIONEER wallet could be the new wallet for you.





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Associations of Racial Equity Training, Policies, and Practices With Routine Supervision Strategies in Community Corrections

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Ahead of Print. Community corrections agencies across the United States are adopting racial equity as a priority in their polices, practices, and staff training, though how racial equity can be translated into the routine practices of probation and parole officers has not been widely discussed. This study examines the associations of […]

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Analysis of Ohio Advanced Practice Registered Nurses’ Rate of Prescribing Naltrexone for Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder Since Elimination of the X-Waiver

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Ahead of Print. Background:Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common and deadly. Naltrexone is a treatment for AUD. Previous research examined factors that predict Ohio Advanced Practice Registered Nurses’ (APRNs) utilization of naltrexone to treat AUD. Inclusion criteria included APRNs’ endorsing receipt of the X-waiver, a designation indicating providers’ […]

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Estimating Test-Retest Reliability in the Presence of Self-Selection Bias and Learning/Practice Effects

Applied Psychological Measurement, Ahead of Print. Test-retest reliability is often estimated using naturally occurring data from test repeaters. In settings such as admissions testing, test takers choose if and when to retake an assessment. This self-selection can bias estimates of test-retest reliability because individuals who choose to retest are typically unrepresentative of the broader testing […]

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Disability Inclusion in Development Efforts: Analyzing the United States Agency for International Development’s Funding Solicitations for Evidence of Inclusive Practices

Journal of Disability Policy Studies, Ahead of Print. In 1997, the United States Agency for International Development established a policy focused on including people with disabilities in its development efforts. For the past two decades, this initiative has been echoed globally, yet research on its effectiveness remains limited. This study revisits a previous 2015 analysis […]

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