The Chinese version of the Decisional Balance Scale

Article Abstract:

A cross-sectional analysis for the reliability and validity of the psychometric properties for the Chinese version of the Decisional Balance Scale (CDBS) is done on the children in Grades 5-9 recruited from elementary and junior high school in northern Taiwan. The psychometric test results confirmed that CDBS is a valid and consistent tool and CDBS is competent to study the smoking behaviors of the Taiwanese adolescents.

Taiwan, Youth, Psychological aspects, Analysis, Teenagers, Child psychology, Psychometrics

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A Lockean argument against gene patenting

Article Abstract:

An attempt is made to find a philosophical, as opposed to the purely legal, justification for the prohibition of gene patenting while allowing the patenting of specific methods and innovations in gene research. The Lichen premise that limits be placed on property ownership and his distinction between invention and discovery of objects in nature are the main thrust of the writer's argument.

Drugs, Patents & copyrights, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Intellectual property, Genetic research

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Folorn Fji

Article Abstract:

Fiji faces instability unless an agreement can be reached on how political power can be shared between the different ethnic groups in the country.

Editorial, Political aspects, Ethnic relations, Fiji

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