Evaluation of Intellectual Property Objects in the Nanoindustry Field

Russian Microelectronics - The recently developed nanomaterials and their production technologies as intellectual property objects (IPOs) are considered. The role of the informational-analytical...     

Clinical work with limited English proficiency clients: A phenomenological exploration.

Because of an increasing number of immigrants to the United States, many clinicians are faced with challenges and opportunities presented in working with clients through language interpreters. This article describes a phenomenological investigation focused on the processes related to therapy with limited English proficiency (LEP) clients through interpreters. The focus of the study was on clinicians' perceptions regarding professional and personal factors influencing services with LEP individuals, as well as contextual aspects of this work. In addition to highlighting specific characteristics and training needed for clinicians and interpreters who work with LEP clients, the readers will also learn about systemic changes that could improve the provision of mental health care to these clients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Managing the Magnetic Properties of NiCo/C Nanocomposites

Russian Microelectronics - The creation of new types of radio-absorbing materials (RAMs) is relevant due to the intensive development of microwave radio electronic devices, their increasing power,...     

The Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy: Development, validation, and reliability.

The authors present 3 studies on the initial validity and reliability of the Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy (SEE), a self-report instrument that measures empathy toward people of racial and ethnic backgrounds different from one's own. Specifically, the exploratory factor analysis yielded 4 factors: Empathic Feeling and Expression, Empathic Perspective Taking, Acceptance of Cultural Differences, and Empathic Awareness. A confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence for the stability and generalizability of this 4-factor solution. The SEE was correlated in the predicted directions with general empathy and attitudes toward people's similarities and differences. High internal consistency and test-retest reliability estimates were also found across the three studies. A discussion of how this scale can add to the research and practice regarding empathy and multicultural issues is provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)