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Q&A: Foster care timing may affect children's school performance –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 20th August 2025

Research shows that early childhood maltreatment is associated with significant delays in social and cognitive development. Unfortunately, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children under age one face the highest Read More

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English universities now have a duty to uphold freedom of

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 31st July 2025

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which comes into force on August 1, 2025, means universities in England now have a new duty to uphold “robust” strategies to ensure freedom of speech on campus. Summary The Read More

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Auditors' disclosure style can affect how their competence is perceived

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 15th July 2025

Research appearing in the International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation raises important questions about how auditors communicate complex professional judgments. A team at Shandong University of Finance and Economics in China found that Read More

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Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 12th July 2025

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment, the U.N. World Meteorological Organization says. Summary Sand and dust storms Read More

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Donor and recipient genetic variants in drug metabolizing enzymes and

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 2nd July 2025

Donor and recipient genetic variants in drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters affect early tacrolimus pharmacokinetics after liver transplantation Summary Genetic variations in both liver transplant donors and recipients impact how the body processes tacrolimus, a Read More