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Examining the structural effect of working time on well-being: Evidence from Abu Dhabi

Social Sciences and Humanities Open, 2022
Does working time affect workers’ wellbeing? We studied this question in the context of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, drawing on the results its Quality-of-Life Survey conducted in 2019/2020.
Masood Badri, Mugheer Al Khaili, Hamad Aldhaheri, Guang Yang, Muna Al Bahar, Asma Al Rashdi   +5 more
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From good sleep to health and to quality of life – a path analysis of determinants of sleep quality of working adults in Abu Dhabi

Sleep Science and Practice, 2023
Background Sleep quality has significant impacts on many aspects of quality of life. Therefore, identifying the association of sleep quality with that quality of life domains could lead to deeper insights for social policymakers and professionals to ...
Masood Badri, Mugheer Alkhaili, Hamad Aldhaheri, Guang Yang, Muna Albahar, Asma Alrashdi   +5 more
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Securing grassroots women land rights through socio-cultural changes

African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences, 2022
The Framework and Guidelines on Land Policy in Africa endorsed through the adoption of the African Union Declaration on Land Issues and Challenges by the African Heads of States in 2009 is having “a strong gender component which aims at “strengthening ...
Mino Harivelo Ramaroson, Elisabeth Markham, Innocent Isaac, Frances Birungi, Violet Shivutse   +4 more
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“Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been”: a path analysis of the associations between happiness and health, sleep, physical activities for older people in Abu Dhabi

BMC Geriatrics, 2023
Background The study aimed to identify the associations of happiness and factors related to physical and mental health, leisure, and sports activities amongst older adults in Abu Dhabi.
Masood Badri, Mugheer Alkhaili, Hamad Aldhaheri, Guang Yang, Saad Yaaqeib, Muna Albahar, Asma Alrashdi   +6 more
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Role of Apoptosis in HIV Pathogenesis

Advances in Virology, 2022
The apoptotic pathway is an important cell death pathway that contributes to the maintenance of homeostasis in living systems. However, variations in apoptosis have been linked to many diseases such as cancers and chronic infections.
Cyril Jabea Ekabe, Njinju Asaba Clinton, Eugene Kusi Agyei, Jules Kehbila   +3 more
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Stretching between learning and accountability: Experiences of South African non-governmental organisations

African Evaluation Journal, 2016
This article contributes to knowledge around organisational learning in relation to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes of non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Dzvinka Kachur, Sue Soal, Rubert Van Blerk   +2 more
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Unraveling the Impact of Social Innovation Based on Biocycle Farming: The Path to Sustainable Development [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2023
Social innovation is a community empowerment activity based on the community’s social needs to encourage the improvement of capabilities and social relations, as well as better utilization of assets and resources.
Firmansyah Adi, Sumardjo Sumardjo, Fatchiya Anna, Sadono Dwi   +3 more
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Occupational Wellness Concerns and Self-Care Strategies of Filipino Medical Social Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic

ASEAN Social Work Journal, 2023
Given the intense demands imposed on medical social workers (MSWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are vulnerable to developing occupational wellness concerns (OWCs): physical, social, emotional, mental, or spiritual issues caused by work-related ...
Patricia Marie Imperial, Veronique Ann Claire Abes, Michael John Ronquillo, Mari Allana Corazon Vilegas   +3 more
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Community Development Banks [PDF]

, 1996
The Clinton/Gore proposal for the creation of a network of 100 Community Development Banks (CDBs) to revitalize communities is bold and crucial for the success of the US economy. Banks are essential institutions in any community and the establishment of a bank is often a prerequisite to the investment process.
Hyman P. Minsky, Dimitri B. Papadimitriou, Ronnie J. Phillips, L. Randall Wray   +3 more
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Association of personality traits with dental visit procrastination by Japanese university students

BioPsychoSocial Medicine, 2023
Background Procrastination is a psychological trait that causes individuals to put off doing things that need to be done. It has recently shown to result in the worsening of symptoms due to delays in seeking medical care.
Yukitaka Hoshino, Shota Kataoka, Toshihiro Ansai   +2 more
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