Since Chevens' report, in the early 50's that his patients under treatment with the aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor, antabuse, could experience beneficial effects when drinking small volumes of alcoholic beverages, the role of acetaldehyde (ACD) in the effects of ethanol has been thoroughly investigated on pre-clinical grounds. Thus, after more than 25 years of intense research, a large number...

A central role for phenotypic plasticity in adaptive evolution is often posited yet lacks empirical support. Selection for the stable production of an induced phenotype is hypothesized to modify the regulation of preexisting developmental pathways, producing rapid adaptive change. We examined the role of plasticity in rapid adaptation of the zooplankton Daphnia melanica to novel fish predators....

Motivation is considered a complex and challenging issue in teaching, especially second language courses. Many studies have been conducted about motivational strategies teaching English language, however, the research that focuses on essay writing still rare. Therefore, this aims to describe effect of students’ proficiency their response its implementation. These include Creating Basic Motivati...

This study aims at determining the relation of social exclusion (Deprivation development gains, weak economic participation, political unequal distribution job opportunities) with trend towards intellectual extremism among youth in Jordanian society. To achieve goals study, survey by sample approach was followed using a questionnaire. A random stratified faculty , and clustered divisions' level...

Findings from psychological research on human development carried out primarily in Western cultures may not be universally valid. Research in other cultures reveal hitherto unknown facts and processes. Thus, a cross-cultural approach provides an essential contribution to the understanding of developmental processes and the influence of genetic and environmental factors, for example universals a...