President’s page: members' benevolence stretches the ACC mission well beyond U.S. borders

Beyond borders

Editorial It is my honor to introduce the first issue of the Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science (JPIS) under the auspices of the Korean Academy of Periodontology (KAP) which has reached its 50th year of foundation. The KAP was established in 1960 and issued its first official publication, the Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology (JKAP) in 1971. Since then, it has been providing...

World benevolence beliefs and well-being across the life span.

Do people's worldviews change across the life course? Beliefs in the benevolence (goodness) of the world and their relations with age and well-being were examined in a 2-year study of a nationally representative sample (N = 2,138) ranging in age from 18 to 101 years. Multilevel modeling analyses controlling for demographics, mental health history, prior experience with stressful life events, an...

M&A Beyond Borders: Opportunities and Risks

In cooperation with the About the survey The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 670 executives in January 008 about their attitudes to cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The survey and paper were sponsored by Marsh, Mercer and Kroll. Respondents represent a range of different regions, with approximately 30% from Asia-Pacific; one-quarter each from Europe and North America; and the remaind...

Beyond the borders: The use of art participation for the promotion of health and well-being in Britain and Denmark

BACKGROUND This article compares British and Danish promotion of well-being through participation in art activity to empower the individual. It examines the influence of national, social and political contexts on art and health community projects by comparing practice and project outcomes. METHOD Based on two case studies, the article draws on specific evidence in Britain and Denmark. The app...

Multi-society Presidents' page: The value of membership in your sub-specialty society.