scholarly journals The Impact of Aging on Fertility: Similarities and Differences between Ovaries and Testes

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Ioana Albu ◽  
Dragos Albu
Keyword(s):  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Impact

Interpreting Revelation through African American Cultural Studies

2020 ◽  
pp. 482-498
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Slater
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Social History ◽  
Liberation Theology ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Resistance Literature ◽  
Political Perspective ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Impact

African American scholarship on Revelation makes fruitful use of cultural studies as a discipline. This approach draws on the field of sociology, social history, literature, anthropology, linguistics, and other cultural markers. As a method for biblical interpretation it values both the ancient context and the current cultural contexts of readers, and is open to multiple interpretations. This essay considers the various ways Revelation has functioned in African American congregations, the impact of Liberation theology, womanist and postcolonial perspectives, and the notion that Revelation is subversive or resistance literature. Attention is given to similarities and differences between African American scholars concerning Revelation’s political perspective, its approach to identity construction, and the way in which the book might engage current readers.

scholarly journals Issues on Takaful Affecting the Choice of Accounting Policies: A Case Study of Two Takaful Companies in Malaysia

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hairul Azlan Annuar ◽  
Nur Barizah Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Senior Official ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Impact

The paper adopts a descriptive case study method to examine the impact of juristic views on the operations of two Malaysian takaful companies. In order to achieve this objective, the annual financial reports of both companies were analysed. Interviews with each company’s finance managers and with a member of the Malaysian Shariah Advisory Council were undertaken for a more in-depth coverage. Also a written correspondence with a senior official of the central bank was accomplished. Similarities and differences between the two companies were identified and it is concluded that the differences are serious enough to warrant interventions from the regulators in the form of mandatory disclosures in the annual reports. 

scholarly journals Similarities and differences between IL11 and IL11RA1 knockout mice for lung fibro-inflammation, fertility and craniosynostosis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Ng ◽  
Anissa A. Widjaja ◽  
Sivakumar Viswanathan ◽  
Jinrui Dong ◽  
Sonia P. Chothani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knockout Mice ◽  
Lung Fibroblasts ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Reduced Body ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Show Evidence ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Impact

AbstractGenetic loss of function (LOF) in IL11RA infers IL11 signaling as important for fertility, fibrosis, inflammation and craniosynostosis. The impact of genetic LOF in IL11 has not been characterized. We generated IL11-knockout (Il11-/-) mice, which are born in normal Mendelian ratios, have normal hematological profiles and are protected from bleomycin-induced lung fibro-inflammation. Noticeably, baseline IL6 levels in the lungs of Il11-/- mice are lower than those of wild-type mice and are not induced by bleomycin damage, placing IL11 upstream of IL6. Lung fibroblasts from Il11-/- mice are resistant to pro-fibrotic stimulation and show evidence of reduced autocrine IL11 activity. Il11-/- female mice are infertile. Unlike Il11ra1-/- mice, Il11-/- mice do not have a craniosynostosis-like phenotype and exhibit mildly reduced body weights. These data highlight similarities and differences between LOF in IL11 or IL11RA while establishing further the role of IL11 signaling in fibrosis and stromal inflammation.

scholarly journals Expressionism in European and Chinese painting (late XIX – early XXI centuries)

2020 ◽  
pp. 27-46
Author(s):  
Jitai Wang
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Chinese Painting ◽  
Oil Painting ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

This article examines the impact of Chinese traditional painting upon the formation of Western expressionism, as well as interprets the influence of Western expressionism upon Chinese painting in expressionist manner of different periods. The author reveals the mutual influence, similarities and differences between Western expressionism and Chinese painting in expressionist manner, Chinese imagery oil painting, Chinese colored ink painting, and Chinese imagery painting in Western style. Based on correlation between the spiritual ideology of painting and artistic form, the author carries out a comparative analysis of spiritual and formal factors of Chinese and Western painting systems for the purpose of determination of their mutual influence, and how it affects the emergence of new concepts in painting. The structure of brush stroke of the artist defines his aesthetic spirit. The article determines the “cyclic” nature of interinfluence processes between Chinese and Western painting systems that stimulate the development of human civilization. The analysis of corresponding cultural factors allows assessing the individual artistic characteristics of painting. Both, Chinese and Western painting systems entered the period when spiritual ideology of painting interacts with the artistic forms, opening the era of “globalization” of the language of painting.

Culture

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-63
Author(s):  
Mbosowo Bassey Udok
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Human Existence ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Patterns Of Behavior ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

Human existence as a whole is attached to a culture. Every human is a member of a group that acts within the framework of patterns of behavior that is unique or peculiar to the group. Each group determines the component of her culture, and culture builds an identity for the group. This chapter is poised to examine definitions of culture across cultural backgrounds to show similarities and differences in articulating the subject matter. It explicates the components of culture which include the product and technical knowledge of human beings in a given environment. The work plunges into the characteristics of culture as socially based. Here, culture is seen as a creation of society and shared among members of the same society and learned through associations with others in the group. The work concludes that though there is no universally acceptable definition of culture, the impact of culture cannot be undermined as its influence is felt across disciplines and communities.

CAM Use From Western and Asian Perspectives

2022 ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Dawn-Marie Walker ◽  
Mayuree Tangkiatkumjai
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Placebo Effect ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

This chapter will discuss the impact on the provision and integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into the patient's medical pathway and in turn, the prevalence of usage, not only for treatment but also prevention. Similarities and differences of these issues between Western and Asian perspectives will be presented. The authors will provide an overview of regulatory organisations which influence this provision, as well as advertising within the cultures which will have impact on belief of efficacy, which in turn will increase the placebo effect (thereby increasing efficacy). Due to a lack of evidence for CAM advertising in Asian cultures, further research is needed.

Exploring Carers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) over Time, from the Point of Applying to Now

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Woodward ◽  
Yvonne Melia ◽  
Helen Combes
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Legal Responsibility ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Birth Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Levels Of Support ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Over Time

Abstract In 2005, Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) came into law in England enabling carers to take full legal responsibility for all aspects of a child’s care, and to therefore provide a foundation to build a life-long permanent relationship. To date, little research has been carried out with a particular emphasis on SGOs, and the impact that they have. Q-Methodology explored carers’ experiences and perceptions of SGOs over time, from the point at which carers applied for the SGO until now. Ten participants each completed three Q-Sorts by way of sorting 47 statements. Seven factors emerged from the Factor Analysis but only five were found to be significant (Eigenvalues above 1.0). The factors reflected variance in Special Guardian’s perceptions of preparation for and understanding of their role, role reward, obligation to take on the role, levels of support, relationship with the birth family and their bond with the child(ren) in their care. This study provides an insight into the experiences of carers-granted SGOs. The similarities and differences in these viewpoints are discussed. The findings suggest that more time and preparation is needed to ensure that carers are better prepared to manage any difficulties that may arise.

Disposal of acid-bearing and acid-generating sludges in the fertilizer manufacturing industry

1987 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Adrian Smith
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Calcium Sulphate ◽  
Pollution Potential ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Chemical Attack ◽  
Tailings Impoundment ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Acid Sludge ◽  
The Impact

Major waste products from fertilizer manufacture are calcine and so-called phosphogypsum, calcium sulphate. The oxidation and leaching of calcine produces a liquid with a high acidity and hence is acid generating. Disposal of phosphogypsum, an acid-bearing waste, is normally effected by construction of a tailings impoundment, similar in nature to those utilized for tailings disposal in the mining industry.This paper addresses the general chemistry, pollution potential, and chemical attack potential of both calcine and phosphogypsum and the impact these have on their disposal. The similarities and differences in the design philosophy for acid-bearing and acid-generating waste facilities are then discussed. Key words: phosphogypsum, acid sludge, fertilizer manufacture, water pollution, waste disposal, calcine, sulphuric acid manufacture.

The impact of cultural similarities and differences on performance in strategic partnerships: An integrative perspective

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavriel Meirovich
Keyword(s):  
Common Ground ◽  
Cultural Distance ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractThis theoretical research endeavors to find common ground in the ostensibly inconsistent results of studies on the impact of cultural similarities and differences on strategic partnerships. Some findings suggested that partners have to possess similar cultural characteristics in order to achieve success while others showed that cultural distance had a positive effect on efficiency and the competitiveness of partnerships. This paper systematically analyzes the equivocal evidence of influence of both commonalities and differences on partnerships' outcomes, highlighting conditions under which they can be either beneficial or dysfunctional. Several propositions are formulated in regard to the role of qualitative and quantitative differences in both organizational and national cultures. Further, the theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.

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