Liberalism, Marxism and Democratic Theory Revisited: Proposal of a Joint Index of Political and Economic Democracy

Liberalism and Marxism are two schools of thought which have left deep imprints in sociological, political and economic theory. They are usually perceived as opposite, rival approaches. In the field of democracy there is a seemingly insurmountable rift around the question of political versus economic democracy. Liberals emphasize the former, Marxists the latter. Liberals say that economic democracy is too abstract and fuzzy a concept, therefore one should concentrate on the workings of an objective political democracy. Marxists insist that political democracy without economic democracy is insufficient. The article argues that both propositions are valid and not mutually exclusive. It proposes the creation of an operational, quantifiable index of economic democracy that can be used alongside the already existing indexes of political democracy. By using these two indexes jointly, political and economic democracy can be objectively evaluated. Thus, the requirements of both camps are met and maybe a more dialogical approach to democracy can be reached in the debate between liberals and Marxists. The joint index is used to evaluate the levels of economic and political democracy in the transition countries of Eastern Europe.

Improving the dependability of research in personality and social psychology: Recommendations for research and educational practice

In this article, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Task Force on Publication and Research Practices offers a brief statistical primer and recommendations for improving the dependability of research. Recommendations for research practice include (a) describing and addressing the choice of N (sample size) and consequent issues of statistical power, (b) reporting effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), (c) avoiding “questionable research practices” that can inflate the probability of Type I error, (d) making available research materials necessary to replicate reported results, (e) adhering to SPSP’s data sharing policy, (f) encouraging publication of high-quality replication studies, and (g) maintaining flexibility and openness to alternative standards and methods. Recommendations for educational practice include (a) encouraging a culture of “getting it right,” (b) teaching and encouraging transparency of data reporting, (c) improving methodological instruction, and (d) modeling sound science and supporting junior researchers who seek to “get it right.”

The political and the social Leaders of the Jewish community of Sepphoris in the second and third centuries

by Adolph Büchler

The Jews in Egypt and in Palestine under the Fāṭimid Caliphs : a contribution to their political and communal history based chiefly on Genizah material hitherto unpublished

by Jacob Mann

Early developmental, temperamental and educational problems in ‘substance use disorder’ patients with and without ADHD. Does ADHD make a difference?

Introduction: The prevalence of ADHD among patients with substance use disorder (SUD) is substantial. This study addressed the following research questions: Are early developmental, temperamental and educational problems overrepresented among SUD patients with ADHD compared to SUD patients without ADHD? Do this comorbid group receive early help for their ADHD, and are there signs of self-medicating with illicit central stimulants? Method: An international, multi-centre cross-sectional study was carried out involving seven European countries, with 1205 patients in treatment for SUD. The mean age was 40 years and 27% of the sample was female. All par- ticipants were interviewed with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus and the Conners' Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV. Results: SUD patients with ADHD (n = 196; 16.3% of the total sample) had a significantly slower infant develop- ment than SUD patients without ADHD (n = 1,009; 83.4%), had greater problems controlling their temperament, and had lower educational attainment. Only 24 (12%) of the current ADHD positive patients had been diagnosed and treated during childhood and/or adolescence. Finally, SUD patients with ADHD were more likely to have central stimulants or cannabis as their primary substance of abuse, whereas alcohol use was more likely to be the primary substance of abuse in SUD patients without ADHD. Conclusion: The results emphasize the importance of early identification of ADHD and targeted interventions in the health and school system, as well as in the addiction field.

La dimensión político-intelectual del campo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe : Una mirada desde la producción de los organismos internacionales (1981-1992)

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar un aporte a la dimensión político-intelectual del campo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe entre los años 1981 y 1992. Desde una perspectiva del estudio de las ideas políticopedagógicas interesa explorar los contenidos, conceptos, temas y problemáticas que caracterizaron la producción intelectual de los organismos internacionales. Se estudiarán, desde una perspectiva comparada y contrastativa, el Proyecto Principal de Educación para América Latina y el Caribe considerado entre los años 1981-1989 (UNESCO) y el Documento Educación y Conocimiento: ejes de la transformación productiva con equidad de 1992 (UNESCO-CEPAL)

La dimensión político-intelectual del campo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe : Una mirada desde la producción de los organismos internacionales (1981-1992)

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar un aporte a la dimensión político-intelectual del campo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe entre los años 1981 y 1992. Desde una perspectiva del estudio de las ideas políticopedagógicas interesa explorar los contenidos, conceptos, temas y problemáticas que caracterizaron la producción intelectual de los organismos internacionales. Se estudiarán, desde una perspectiva comparada y contrastativa, el Proyecto Principal de Educación para América Latina y el Caribe considerado entre los años 1981-1989 (UNESCO) y el Documento Educación y Conocimiento: ejes de la transformación productiva con equidad de 1992 (UNESCO-CEPAL)

La dimensión político-intelectual del campo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe : Una mirada desde la producción de los organismos internacionales (1981-1992)

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar un aporte a la dimensión político-intelectual del campo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe entre los años 1981 y 1992. Desde una perspectiva del estudio de las ideas políticopedagógicas interesa explorar los contenidos, conceptos, temas y problemáticas que caracterizaron la producción intelectual de los organismos internacionales. Se estudiarán, desde una perspectiva comparada y contrastativa, el Proyecto Principal de Educación para América Latina y el Caribe considerado entre los años 1981-1989 (UNESCO) y el Documento Educación y Conocimiento: ejes de la transformación productiva con equidad de 1992 (UNESCO-CEPAL)