Higher education has been deeply affected by neoliberalism and corporatisation, with their emphasis on efficiency, competitiveness valorisation of quantity over quality. This article argues that in the context South African higher education, Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) more particularly, such commodification is problematic. The explores what Slow movement to offer ECP terms scholarship....

This article explores, through group-interviews and in terms of peer-culture, the ways which pupils negotiate experiences from school-excursions to three heritage sites, Vadstena Castle, a former Royal Castle connected royal dynasty Vasa; Witches’ forest, place for interrogation by torture executions nine women, accused witchcraft 1617, Linköping Cathedral Ages at visitor programs “Middle Cathe...

Introduction: Several studies have revealed an association between unemployment and ill health, and shown that unemployment can affect people differently. This study aimed to provide an understanding of the experiences of unemployment and perceptions of wellbeing among persons who involuntary lost their work during the recent economic recession in Gävle Municipality. Methods: Sixteen unemployed...

Past research often explains gender differences in sexual behavior according to differences in social norms for men and women. Yet, individuals' perceptions and internalizations of current social norms are not well understood. This study aimed to examine emerging adults' perceptions of how being male or female impacts their sexuality and how their perceptions would differ if they were another g...

This study examines the determinants of redistribution in advanced market economies by simultaneously assessing the impact of domestic political institutions and globalization. A distinction is made between “collective” veto points and “competitive” veto points, demonstrating that not all veto points have restrictive effects. It is shown that redistribution is significantly and positively affec...

Leaching of a low-grade lead and zinc oxide ore was studied by an organic reagent, citric acid. The quadratic mathematical models were developed for the relationship among the influential parameters and lead and zinc recoveries. Leaching rate was strongly affected by the interactive effects of factors. It was also found that the quadratic effects of stirring speed and linear<e...