Gender equality in Turkey [PDF]
, 2012 This note reviews gender equality in Turkey with a focus on the existing legislation and programs. The issue of gender equality in Turkey is particularly important for Turkey’s adoption of EU norms and acquis.
Muftuler-Bac, Meltem +1 more
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Device Integration Technology for Practical Flexible Electronics Systems
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Flexible device integration technologies are essential for realizing practical flexible electronic systems. In this review paper, wiring and bonding techniques critical for the industrial‐scale manufacturing of wearable devices are emphasized based on flexible electronics.
Masahito Takakuwa +5 more
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Girls in Mining: Research Findings from Ghana, Niger, Peru, and United Republic of Tanzania [PDF]
, 2007 [Excerpt] Research carried out by the International Labour Organization’s International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (ILO–IPEC) between April and December 2006 has produced evidence that girls as well as boys are involved in hazardous ...
International Labour Organization, Bureau for Gender Equality +1 more
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Towards a fresh start in measuring gender equality: A contribution to the debate [PDF]
, 2006 Both the Gender-related Development Index (GDI) and the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) represent a ‘‘false start’’ in measuring gender equality. This is because they do not measure gender (in)equality as such, but an odd combination of absolute welfare
Dijkstra, A.G. (Geske)
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Nano‐ and Micro‐Sized Solid Materials Used as Antiviral Agents
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Due to the rise of viral infections in humans and possible viral outbreaks, the use of nano‐ or micro‐sized materials as antiviral agents is rapidly increasing. This review explores their antiviral properties against RNA and DNA viruses, either as a prevention or a treatment tool, by delving into their mechanisms of action and how to properly assess ...
Orfeas‐Evangelos Plastiras +6 more
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Reassessing the U-shaped relationship between gender equality and fertility: A replication and extension of Kolk’s (2019) study using comprehensive gender equality measures [PDF]
Demographic ResearchBACKGROUND: While theories predict that fertility initially declines and subsequently rebounds with rising gender equality, previous empirical studies have produced mixed results, partly due to differences in gender equality measurement and ...
Haohao Lei
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Working with boys and men for a change : lessons from Fiji : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Developmental Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2005 Male involvement in sexual and reproductive health and anti-violence interventions are two of the more common entry points in working with men to achieve gender equality. The most promising interventions are those that challenge gender norms, questioning
Romanos, Annie
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Recent advances in diagnostics have accelerated the development of miniaturized wearable technologies for the continuous monitoring of diseases. This paradigm is shifting healthcare away from invasive, centralized blood tests toward decentralized monitoring, using alternative body biofluids.
Lanka Tata Rao +2 more
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Energy justice and gender: bridging equity, access, and policy for sustainable development
Discover SustainabilityClean energy transitions are not just about technology. They are also about people, equity, and justice. Women play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy solutions, yet sociocultural, financial, and institutional barriers continue to limit their
Raghu Raman +3 more
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