Family Matters No.43 Autumn 1996 sense that they can manage and cope positively in the world around them. Of course, at the same time as we might wish to encourage a sense of independence and control in children we must not unduly endanger them. A balance needs to be achieved, and a generally safe environment created. Creating a safe public transport system is one component of increasing a sens...

Abstract This paper analyses culture as a determinant of technology adoption in developing country. While the literature discusses influence upon economic growth, little attention has been paid to mechanisms at micro level. Therefore, we postulate that plays crucial role hindering or fostering diffusion innovation, key trigger engine growth. empirical study uses Ethiopia Rural Household Survey ...

that the authors conclude that Drosophila can be used as an instrumental model to elucidate the role of immune response as regulators of neuroprotection. In addition to Drosophila , much has been learnt from studying the zebrafish (Danio rerio) , appearing as an early vertebrate during evolution. The zebrafish has become an important organism for exploring defense mechanisms in innate immune re...

THERE are no signs that the debate over the chronological data of Genesis 1 is abating. Among those who hold biblical views of the inspiration of the Scriptures certain interpretations of that chronology have, indeed, long been traditional. These may disagree as to the duration of the "days" of Genesis 1 but they have in common the opinion that the order of narration in that chapter coincides w...

Two experiments investigated the effects of ambiguity of an emergency situation on helping behavior. In Experiment I, 70 male undergraduates waiting either alone, with a stranger, or with a friend heard a maintenance man fall and cry out in agony. Half of the two-person groups were naive; the other half included a confederate who was instructed to react as passively as possible. In contrast to ...