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Science Evaluation in the Czech Republic: The Case of Universities
Fiala, Dalibor - In: Societies 3 (2013) 3, pp. 266-279
In this paper, we review the current official methodology of scientific research output evaluation in the Czech … research assessment reports from 2008 to 2011 and draw the following main conclusions: (a) the overall research production of … absolute research output each year, (b) the total research production growth is slowing down and (c) Charles University in …
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Managers’ Identification with and Adoption of Telehealthcare
Hendy, Jane; Chrysanthaki, Theopisti; Barlow, James - In: Societies 4 (2014) 3, pp. 428-445
This paper presents managerial attempts at implementing telehealthcare. Our longitudinal, ethnographic case studies document both successful and failed implementations across five health and social care organisations in England. We draw on theories of organisational identity, sensemaking and...
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The Challenge of Parenting Girls in Neighborhoods of Different Perceived Quality
Ahonen, Lia; Loeber, Rolf; Hipwell, Alison; Stepp, Stephanie - In: Societies 4 (2014) 3, pp. 414-427
It is well-known that disadvantaged neighborhoods, as officially identified through census data, harbor higher numbers of delinquent individuals than advantaged neighborhoods. What is much less known is whether parents’ perception of the neighborhood problems predicts low parental engagement...
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Consequences of Parenting on Adolescent Outcomes
Hoskins, Donna Hancock - In: Societies 4 (2014) 3, pp. 506-531
and includes advancements in parenting research. The review concludes with a summary of major research findings, as well …
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Apps as Artefacts: Towards a Critical Perspective on Mobile Health and Medical Apps
Lupton, Deborah - In: Societies 4 (2014) 4, pp. 606-622
Although over 100,000 health and medical mobile apps have been placed on the market, few critical social analyses have been yet undertaken of the role of these apps in healthcare, preventive health and health promotion. In this article I present an argument for approaching the study of mobile...
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Social Networks as a Coping Strategy for Food Insecurity and Hunger for Young Aboriginal and Canadian Children
Tam, Benita Y.; Findlay, Leanne; Kohen, Dafna - In: Societies 4 (2014) 3, pp. 463-476
Traditional foods and food sharing are important components of Aboriginal culture, helping to create, maintain, and reinforce social bonds. However, limitations in food access and availability may have contributed to food insecurity among Aboriginal people. The present article takes a closer...
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Against the Use of Knowledge Gained from Animal Experimentation
Tuvel, Rebecca - In: Societies 5 (2015) 1, pp. 220-244
While there exists considerable protest against the use of animals in experimentation, less protest is voiced against the use of knowledge gained from animal experimentation. Pulling from arguments against the use of Nazi data, I suggest that using knowledge gained from animal experimentation...
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Cyberbullying or Cyber Aggression?: A Review of Existing Definitions of Cyber-Based Peer-to-Peer Aggression
Corcoran, Lucie; Guckin, Conor Mc; Prentice, Garry - In: Societies 5 (2015) 2, pp. 245-255
Due to the ongoing debate regarding the definitions and measurement of cyberbullying, the present article critically appraises the existing literature and offers direction regarding the question of how best to conceptualise peer-to-peer abuse in a cyber context. Variations across definitions are...
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Principals, Trust, and Cultivating Vibrant Schools
Tschannen-Moran, Megan; Gareis, Christopher R. - In: Societies 5 (2015) 2, pp. 256-276
research results have suggested that their impact on student achievement is largely indirect. Leithwood, Patten, and Jantzi … paths identified by Leithwood, Patten, and Jantzi. Finally, we explore possible new directions for future research. …
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Mobile Technologies and the Incidence of Cyberbullying in Seven European Countries: Findings from Net Children Go Mobile
O'Neill, Brian; Dinh, Thuy - In: Societies 5 (2015) 2, pp. 384-398
–16 in seven European countries. The research builds on the work of EU Kids Online and supports the identification of new …
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