This first ever functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis of charitable bequest decision-making found increased activation in the precuneus and lingual gyrus of the brain compared to charitable giving and volunteering decisions. Greater lingual gyrus activation was also associated with increased propensity to make a charitable bequest. Previous studies have shown that activation of ...

The study explores the application of consciousness-raising (CR), an effective teaching method in language teaching, into translation. In CR involves attempt to draw students’ attention textual features. Studies present diverse evidence for effectiveness teaching. current incorporates workshops on translation and investigates whether students are aware specific aspects process after workshops. ...

PURPOSE To analyze the latency and amplitude of P300 responses obtained with electrodes positioned at Cz and Fz and in different tasks of infrequent stimulus identification in normal hearing individuals. METHODS Forty adults of both genders participated in the study. Three recordings with three different tasks were obtained for the identification of the infrequent stimulus; simultaneous recor...

This article explores the impact of dual pandemics COVID-19 and White rage on critical consciousness-raising. It argues for a reimagining our democracy as practice collective liberation. then outlines framework social justice that moves beyond liberalism to self-interrogation, centering historically minoritized voices, accountability.

The significantly low rate of HIV infection and high rate of condom use among sex workers in Kolkata, India is partially attributable to a community-led structural intervention called the Sonagachi Project which mobilizes sex workers to engage in HIV education, formation of community-based organizations and advocacy around sex work issues. This research examines how Sonagachi Project participan...

Until recently, scientists have been extremely critical of reports claiming that Yogis have learned to deliberately regulate their heartbeat, body temperature, and other internal body processes normally considered to be of an involuntary nature. Largely ignored also were reports that some subjects in deep states of hypnosis (an altered state of consciousness) could by suggestion be made to effe...