This study aimed at analyzing the development of Ecuadorian children’s early numerical abilities during the Kindergarten year in relation to their SES, the quality of their early mathematics education, and the attended ...

The research aimed to evaluate the family concepts present in the master plans, to know what the children educators think about families of those children and if the value that they attribute interferes in the relationship ...

Objective Early stress events severely impact brain and behaviour. From a neurobiological point of view early stress influences neuroanatomical structures and is associated with a dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituit ...

Background: Lifecourse studies suggest that the metabolic syndrome (MetS) may be rooted in the early life environment. This study aims to examine the pathways linking early nutritional and psychosocial exposures and ...

The current perspective on early intervention revolves around consideration of the family as a cornerstone, its opinion being essential in providing a quality service. Early intervention centers require an evaluation of ...

Early childhood education has become a key issue during the last years in Chile. The recognition of the relevance of providing quality early childhood education has led to several changes and reforms in public policies and ...

Firms’ early internationalisation (EI) is a complex process derived from uncertain market conditions, entrepreneurial vision, and strategic entry decisions. Academic debates still require deepening and broadening the ...

This special issue includes papers about the early settlement of South America. New evidence based on taphonomy, technology, bioanthropology, environment, subsistence strategies, and settlement patterns are presented for ...