Ruppin Academic Center

Childhood sexual abuse and disordered eating: distinct pathways linking complex PTSD with binge eating disorder and night eating syndrome

While childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a known risk factor for disordered eating, the specific mechanisms linking CSA to symptoms of Complex Post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), and Night Eating Syndrome (NES) remain under-researched. This study inv...

Parrotfish demonstrate little behavioural shift during marine heatwaves

The world is experiencing notable increases in the duration, intensity and frequency of marine heatwaves (MHWs). Documented effects of MHWs on fishes encompass various population- and community-level impacts, ranging from localized mass mortalities to transient or semi-permanent...

Signals of strategic intent: the impact of the disclosure of intended use of proceeds on equity crowdfunding investors’ decision-making

Abstract The use-of-proceeds disclosure in fundraising activities plays a crucial role in shaping investor decision-making by providing transparency regarding capital allocation strategies. While traditionally associated with initial public offerings, we examine whether use-of-pr...

Metabolic switching between inorganic and organic phosphorus sustains microbial activity in an ultraoligotrophic ocean

Abstract Phosphorus scarcity constrains microbial activity in parts of the oligotrophic ocean, yet the extent to which dissolved organic phosphorus (DOP) supports microbial P demand remains unresolved. Here, we quantified the concentrations, turnover times, and uptake kinetics of...

Biogeochemical dichotomy and intra-order variability in Miliolid and Rotaliid foraminifera

Abstract. Foraminiferal geochemical records reflect both environmental and biological influences. Disentangling these factors is essential for improving their application in marine monitoring and contributing valuable insights into the evolution across major foraminiferal lineage...

When Time Stands Still: The Destructive Experience of Ambiguous Loss among Mothers of Combat Soldiers

What happens when stories refuse coherence? This article examines ambiguous loss among mothers of combat soldiers, focusing on how prolonged waiting and uncertainty infiltrate everyday life, eroding sensemaking. Drawing on ethnographic interviews, it explores how mothers experien...