Previous research has noted that members of research ethics committees are unclear about the extent of their roles. In this study, research amongst members of independent ethics committees (IECs) about how the ‘expert’ and ‘lay’ roles are understood and operationalized offers an…
This is a comparative study of modern law and modern medicine as two emerging professions in early twentieth century China. Borrowing insights from the sociology of the professions and the study of institutional diffusion, I suggest that the rise of these two Chinese professions…
Housing is the most important class of consumption good and there is evidence of a strong link between housing and business cycles. In 2008 a global financial crisis caused partially by severe and dramatic reductions in property values, put the spotlight on the lack of guidance …
Background: Plantar fasciitis could be described as a heel pain syndrome characterised by pain, significantly when arising from rest. Most research describes plantar fasciitis as an inflammatory condition, but researchers question if inflammation is present in the disease. Patie…