Progress and Pitfalls in Gerontological Theorizing

Progress and pitfalls in gerontological theorizing.

Since 1988, there has been a commendable increase in concern for explicit theory development in gerontology. However, this has not been reflected in recent journal articles reporting empirical research. We summarize some central issues in the recent history of gerontological theory-building, noting both "progress" and "pitfalls." Have there been paradigmatic shifts in biogerontological, psycho-...

Proteome Profiling—Pitfalls and Progress

In this review we examine the current state of analytical methods in proteomics. The conventional methodology using two-dimensional electrophoresis gels and mass spectrometry is discussed, with particular reference to the advantages and shortcomings thereof. Two recently published methods which offer an alternative approach are presented and discussed, with emphasis on how they can provide info...

Progress and Pitfalls: the Context

Gender equality and the empowerment of women have long had a prominent place in development discourse in Bangladesh. The nation’s 1971 independence coincided with a sharpened focus on gender issues in international development thinking and practice, initially termed Women in Development and later reconceptualized as Gender in Development to reflect increasing recognition of the socially constru...

Molecular phylogeny: pitfalls and progress.

Molecular phylogeny based on nucleotide or amino acid sequence comparison has become a widespread tool for general taxonomy and evolutionary analyses. It seems the only means to establish a natural classification of microorganisms, since their phenotypic traits are not always consistent with genealogy. After an optimistic period during which comprehensive microbial evolutionary pictures appeare...

Progress Report Gerontological Nursing: Professional Priority or Eternal Cinderella?