Purpose Indigenous knowledge (IK) is the anchor of survival and stability for indigenous
communities. The purpose of this study was to establish how the socioeconomic value of IK …

Major transformations in forms of governance of the liberal state have been wrought over the
course of the last century, including the rise of neoliberalism and 'new public …

BACKGROUND: Though information about involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations (IPH) is
crucial for the planning of Israel's National Mental Health Care Policy, very few studies have …

The “congressional dominance” literature in political science provides valuable insights into
the legislative control of administrative agencies. However, this literature tends to be …

Passage of the National Health Insurance Law (NHI)[National Health Insurance Law
(NHI)(1994). Israel Law Code, 1469, 156 (Hebrew).] provided a window of opportunity for …

Purpose: This study examined the formation of state government policies concerning
persons with dementia. In particular, we identified variables associated with the passage of …

The end of the 20th century brought forth dramatic advances in the understanding and
treatment of severe mental illnesses. 2 New theories on the origin of mental illness evolved …

This paper examines the concept of government‐based social advocacy on behalf of
vulnerable people in the community. It uses as a case example the Ontario Advocacy Act, a …

In 1989 and 1992, Minnesota enacted sex offender sentencing enhancement legislation.
After almost ten years in existence, these changes represent the first major challenge to …

environmental issues that have arisen in Kentucky in the past several years. The term "environmental
law" is an umbrel Page 1 NORTHERN KENTUCKY LAW REVIEW Asurvey OF KENTUCKY …