Pulotu: Database of Austronesian Supernatural Beliefs and Practices

PLOS One • Vol/Iss. 10(9) • Plos One • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Watts, Joseph, Sheehan, Oliver, Greenhill, Simin J., Ng, Stephanie Gomes, Atkinson, Quentin D., Bulbulia, Joseph, Gray, Russell D.

Abstract

The researchers introduce the Pulotu database to readers, reviewing its function and role in future research. Researchers demonstrate the utility of the database by testing for headhunting cross-culturally. Findings include the presence of headhunting practices across proto-Austronesian cultures.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
Pulotu database of Austronesian Cultures

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Headhunting will be associated with proto-Austronesian cultures.Supported
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