Trevino and Doh’s discourse-based view: Do we need a new theory of internationalization?

DDH Epidemiology Revisited: Do We Need New Strategies?

Background: Although the developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is well known to pediatric orthopedists, its etiology has still remained unknown and despite dedication of a vast majority of research, the results are still inadequate and confusing. The exact incidence of DDH and its relationship with known risk factors in Iran is still unknown. Here we represent the results of one year study o...

Editorial: Computational Neuroscience and Modeling of Diseases: Do We Need New Paradigms?

S-R compatibility effects: Do we need a new theory?

It has been known for many years now that reaction time (RT) to a stimulus is shorter when its relative spatial location corresponds to the relative location of the required response (e.g., Fitts and Seeger, 1953). This result, termed the stimulus-response (S-R) compatibility effect, has been explained by Simon (Simon, 1968; Simon & Rudell, 1967)as arising from a natural tendency to respond tow...

Do we need a ‘ theory ’ of development ?

Edited by Alessandro Minelli and Thomas Pradeu, Towards a Theory of Development gathers essays by biologists and philosophers, which display a diversity of theoretical perspectives. The discussions not only cover the state of art, but broaden our vision of what development includes and provide pointers for future research. Interestingly, all contributors agree that explanations should not just ...

Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many fast conceivably, and their clinical condition is prone to deterio...