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Stock Markets Liquidity, Corporate Governance and Small Firms [PDF]

, 2005
While the importance of equity markets as a vehicle for capital formation is well recognized, their role in providing economically valuable governance services, particularly to small and medium enterprises (SME), has not received much attention.
Tadesse, Solomon
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Ethnic inequalities in child stunting and feeding practices: results from surveys in thirteen countries from Latin America

International Journal for Equity in Health, 2020
Background Although the prevalence of child stunting is falling in Latin America, socioeconomic inequalities persist. However, there is limited evidence on ethnic disparities.
Giovanna Gatica-Domínguez, Marilia Arndt Mesenburg, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Cesar G. Victora   +3 more
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Intentional equity [PDF]

Science, 2016
Over a decade ago, when I was chief scientist at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, I spoke at a conference called Women and Science: Celebrating Achievements, Charting Challenges. I lauded women working in astrophysics, government, and science policy in the United States and elsewhere, but said that progress was mixed—the veneer ...
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Sex work community participation in criminalized environments: a community-based cohort study of occupational health impacts in Vancouver, Canada: 2010–2019

International Journal for Equity in Health, 2022
Background Sex work criminalization and occupational stigma pose barriers to sex workers’ access to support services, including community participation — engagement with sex work specific community organizing at both formalized and grassroots capacities.
Jennie Pearson, Kate Shannon, Bronwyn McBride, Andrea Krüsi, Sylvia Machat, Melissa Braschel, Shira Goldenberg   +6 more
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Vaccine equity or health equity?

Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy, 2022
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David Bell, Elisabeth Paul
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Podoconiosis instruction at nursing schools in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda

Tropical Medicine and Health, 2022
Background Podoconiosis is a preventable, progressive, and non-infectious form of elephantiasis that can contribute to significant disability and economic burden when not treated early. Nurses play a critical role in early detection and response in rural
Lilian Nantume Wampande, Lamek Mageto Nyabuga, Kelly Fowler, Grace Chinelo Okengwu, Ursin Bayisenge, Janna M. Schurer   +5 more
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Engaging knowledge users in development of the CONSORT-Equity 2017 reporting guideline: a qualitative study using in-depth interviews

Research Involvement and Engagement, 2018
Background Randomized controlled trials (“randomized trials”) can provide evidence to assess the equity impact of an intervention. Decision makers need to know about equity impacts of healthcare interventions so that people get healthcare that is best ...
Janet Jull, Mark Petticrew, Elizabeth Kristjansson, Manosila Yoganathan, Jennifer Petkovic, Peter Tugwell, Vivian Welch, the CONSORT-Equity 2017 and Boston Equity Symposium participants   +7 more
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Perspectives in educating molecular pathologists on liquid biopsy: Toward integrative, equitable, and decentralized precision oncology

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Liquid biopsy enables minimally invasive, real‐time molecular profiling through analysis of circulating biomarkers in biological fluids. This Perspective highlights the importance of training pathologists through integrative educational programs, such as the European Masters in Molecular Pathology, to ensure effective and equitable implementation of ...
Marius Ilié, Umberto Malapelle, Catherine Alix‐Panabières, Claus Lindbjerg Andersen, Sandra Chlebowski, Vivien Lake, Caroline Lacoux, Virginie Lespinet‐Fabre, Olivier Bordone, Simon Heeke, Christophe Bontoux, Ellen Heitzer, Klaus Pantel, Paul Hofman   +13 more
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Assessing a partnership-based model of surgical education in the Global South: a mixed methods study of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda

BMC Surgery
Background Workforce shortages, resource limitations, and inadequate capacity in African higher education institutions are significant challenges that hinder their global competitiveness in generating knowledge products.
Naol Belema Gemechu, Gatwiri Murithi, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Betel Amdeslassie Fenta, Amanuel Adane Bitew, Tairu Fofanah, Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Abebe Bekele, Geoffrey Anderson, Robert Riviello   +9 more
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Mentorship effect on healthcare providers' adherence to postpartum haemorrhage guidelines and maternal outcomes in Rwanda. A quasi-experimental study.

NSC Nursing
Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective management of PPH heavily relies on adherence to clinical guidelines.
Benjamin David Habikigeni , Arlette Bizimana, Maxwell Mhlanga, Tsion Yohannes   +3 more
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