Alle Kinder der Amsterdamer Reihenhaussiedlung mögen den lustigen Fensterputzer Pietje Postma und sein Eichhörnchen Dr. Claas. Auch Joris und Marije Timmerman können es nicht erwarten, bis er wieder zum Fensterputzen auftaucht. Doch dann bekommen die Timmermans wie alle anderen Familien in der Nachbarschaft neue Fenster und das Unglück nimmt seinen Lauf. Ein Buch zum Lesen und Vorlesen für Kinder im Vorschul- und Grundschulalter von Michael Grimm (Text) und Lisa Kiltz (Bilder).
A Collection of Stephan Klasens Work in Honor of his Academic Life
Focusing on gender inequality, this collection showcases the significant contributions of Stephan Klasen, a leading scholar in gender economics. His work spans critical issues such as the alarming phenomenon of missing women, the societal impacts of girls' education, and the paradox of rising incomes without increased female workforce participation. The volume not only highlights his key findings but also explores gaps in current knowledge, providing a comprehensive understanding of the economics surrounding gender inequality.
A True Crime Story of Depravity and Obsession During the Great Depression
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the story explores themes of desperation and survival. A struggling family in the Cascade Mountain Range encounters a cunning man determined to escape his own dire situation. Their fateful meeting leads to tragic consequences, highlighting the darker side of human nature during a time of widespread hardship.
The Portrayal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in German Cancer Patient Magazines
Objective: Cancer patients often turn to media for information on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), which can influence their perceptions and decisions. This study analyzes how CAM is portrayed in magazines targeting cancer patients, using the framing concept as a backdrop. Methods: We conducted a quantitative content analysis of four widely circulated German cancer patient magazines from November 2012 to April 2013. Results: Our analysis of 39 articles revealed 137 CAM treatments, with a focus on nutritional and metabolic approaches, exercise therapies, and psychological strategies. The portrayal predominantly adopts a scientific perspective, presenting CAM in curative contexts and generally in a positive light, though explicit recommendations are infrequent. Conclusion: Enhancing patient education and informed decision-making requires increased awareness among journalists and medical professionals regarding media coverage of CAM. Providers of health information should strive for a balanced and thoughtful representation of CAM. For healthcare and counseling professionals, proactive communication about media information is crucial. Future health communication research should explore the interactions between patients, media content, and medical experts.
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More than 1.1 billion people in developing countries are lacking access to electricity. Based on the assumption that electricity is a prerequisite for human development, the United Nations has proclaimed the goal of providing electricity to all by 2030. In recent years, Pico-Photovoltaic kits have become a low-cost alternative to investment intensive grid electrification. Using a randomized controlled trial, the paper examines uptake and impacts of a simple Pico-Photovoltaic kit that barely exceeds the modern energy benchmark defined by the United Nations. The authors find significant positive effects on household energy expenditures and some indication for effects on health, domestic productivity, and on the environment. Since only parts of these effects are internalized, underinvestment into the technology is likely. In addition, our data show that adoption will be impeded by affordability, suggesting that policy would have to consider more direct promotion strategies such as subsidies or financing schemes to reach the UN goal.
