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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Heightened vulnerability"”.
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Age- and sex-specific effects of amphetamines on cognition and serotonin in the orbitofrontal cortex
… represent possible mechanisms by which heightened vulnerability to addiction may be conferred in adolescents and females. Using a rodent model, this hypothesis was tested with two specific aims: (1) by assessing the impact of exposure to amphetamines on cognitive flexibility and 5-HT2C …
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The relationship between resilience, anxiety and depression among university students
… among university students, particularly their heightened vulnerability to anxiety and depression, underscores the need for more research on the mental health issues that are unique to the higher education context. Limited research has examined from a neurobiological perspective, the facets of …
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Community Impact of School Closure: Implications for Access to Socially Valued Resources and Services in an Urban Community
… to changing circumstances, others experience heightened vulnerability, diminished access to socially valued services, and a sense of loss regarding community identity and cohesion. The case of Central Bay High School underscores the critical role of schools as anchors in urban communities and …
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The pathways of father-child attachment: Examining conflict communication, emotion regulation, and psychopathology in emerging adults
… marked by instability, identity exploration, and heightened vulnerability to mental health difficulties. Parental attachment relationships shape emotion regulation and conflict communication during this transition, with implications for psychopathology. Using a cross-sectional survey design, this …
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A global regulatory new deal for precarious and informal workers
… work is linked with increased inequality and heightened vulnerability. The thesis is concerned with the realm of regulation - hard laws, soft initiatives and other institutions that shape behaviour. Four case studies of informal work are conducted spanning poor, middle income and developed …
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A global regulatory new deal for precarious and informal workers
… work is linked with increased inequality and heightened vulnerability. The thesis is concerned with the realm of regulation - hard laws, soft initiatives and other institutions that shape behaviour. Four case studies of informal work are conducted spanning poor, middle income and developed …
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Investigating The Impact Of Human Resource Practices On The Experiences Of Nigerian Seafaring Officers: An In-depth Analysis Of The Shipping Industry In Nigeria
… favorable treatment of Nigerian seafarers and heightened vulnerability in the competitive global market. Quantitative analysis also links these HR practices to seafarers' higher intention to leave the profession. These insights are crucial for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and seafarers, …
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Longitudinal Associations among Adolescent Socioeconomic Status, Delay Discounting, and Substance Use
Adolescence is a period of heightened risk for substance use and heightened vulnerability to substance exposure. Yet, little is known about how socioeconomic status (SES) influences adolescent decision making and behavior across development to add to these risks. This prospective longitudinal study …
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Evaluation of a multidimensional program for sixth graders transitioning from elementary to middle school
… opportunity for psychological growth and a heightened vulnerability to psychological disturbance. Principles from life stress/transition literature and prevention research have been applied to the development of programs designed to help students adapt to the various changes they encounter …
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UNRAVELING THE MOLECULAR MECHANISM OF BRCA2-POLTETA INTERPLAY IN PREVENTING SSDNA GAP ACCUMULATION DURING DNA REPLICATION
… BRCA2 and POLQ during DNA replication. The heightened vulnerability of BRCA2-deficient or mutated tumors to the accumulation of ssDNA gaps highlights the potential of targeting these gaps as therapeutic strategies, offering promising avenues for precision cancer treatments.
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A survey of the specific life orientation needs of grade 9 learners
Adolescence can be described as a period of heightened vulnerability. The transition between childhood and adulthood encompasses challenges associated with the changes experienced in the various domains of development. Risk and opportunity are associated with adolescence and education with regard …
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Exploring the drivers of using microinsurance in managing business risks by MSMEs in Kenya
… their significance and their disproportionately heightened vulnerability to external socio-economic shocks from events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This research explored the potential of insurance to enhance MSME resilience by protecting businesses and livelihoods against typical and emerging …
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BODIES, SELVES AND SPACESGENDERED EXPERIENCES OF MILANESE URBAN SETTINGS
… or behind closed doors, women continue to report heightened vulnerability primarily in unfamiliar public spaces and at night (Bastomski & Smith, 2017; Condon, Lieber & Maillochon, 2007). Addressing this discrepancy between women’s socially structured fears in public space and the actual …
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Examining the Behavioral and Molecular Aspects of Adolescent Nicotine Dependence: Implications for Vulnerability to Drugs of Abuse
… reward and withdrawal models that imply a heightened vulnerability for adolescents. In addition, we have investigated possible behavioral and molecular mechanisms which may underlie the elevated vulnerability to dependence. The data illustrate that while behavioral mechanisms only play a …
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Age-dependent effects of chronic amphetamine on prelimbic-nucleus accumbens circuit function and goal-directed behavior
… It is hypothesized that adolescents may have a heightened vulnerability to drug induced plasticity such as cognitive deficits and neuroadaptations. My pilot studies suggested that the high frequency stimulation (HFS)-induced long-term depression (LTD) in the prelimbic cortex (PL) is likely to be …
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Relationship Building and Pre-Disaster Planning: Effective Strategies for Rural Resilience Following the 2016 West Virginia Floods
… they can also face unique circumstances due to heightened vulnerability caused by depressed socioeconomics, reduced access to public services, and nominal capabilities of small, rural town governments. Rural communities face challenges to disaster recovery, but they can also benefit from …
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Investigating strategies for addressing child and adolescent mental health following exposure to extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
… children and adolescents in LMICs maintain a heightened vulnerability to experiencing adverse effects. In Part A, a preliminary literature review determined the breadth of information documenting child and adolescent mental health outcomes following exposure to EWE. Research, mainly from …
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Understanding Samoan discourses of Family Violence
… naturalized the oppression of Samoan women by heightened vulnerability to violence. This study maintains that what has been silenced, in the oppressive triumvirate of silence-stigma-shame in Samoan contexts, is the vā feāloa’i - that leadership roles within the fa’asamoa, which are bound by …
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Understanding the Service Needs of Gang-Involved Youth: Social Identity and Ecological Influences on Health Decision-Making
… and those who identify otherwise may be at heightened vulnerability for adverse health, highlighting the need for intersectional approaches to research and practice. Third, the structural and environmental drivers of gang membership (e.g., racism, poverty, neighborhood violence) are also …
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Assessing how South African Development Community Countries' National Adaptation Planning addresses health impacts: A scoping review
… of the 21st century. The African continent has heightened vulnerability to the impacts of a changing climate as it is heavily reliant on agriculture for food and jobs; and experiences high levels of poverty, morbidity, situations of violence and lower levels of access to education, healthcare, …
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