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Wild edible plants and associated indigenous knowledge among the Setswana-speaking people of North West Province in South Africa

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) remain essential components of indigenous food systems, contributing to nutrition, healthcare, and cultural identity.
Keamogela I. Nko, Nnoko Sebogo, James L. Mwinga, John A. Asong, Madeleen Struwig, Stephen O. Amoo, Adeyemi O. Aremu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

‘The Other Parent’: A Critical Policy Analysis of Fatherhood Discourses in the Australian Government's Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Australian paid parental leave (PPL) government scheme aims to support working parents through financial assistance and the promotion of gender equality in caregiving responsibilities. However, the scheme's implementation has been critiqued for its gendered design, which marginalises fathers and reinforces traditional gender roles.
Lily Lewington, Bernadette Sebar, Jessica Lee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging Nature and Technology: Leveraging Phytochemicals and Green Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Journal of Nanotechnology
The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices necessitates innovative approaches that integrate natural resources with advanced technologies. Phytochemicals, as bioactive compounds derived from plants, are widely recognized for their roles
Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, Modupe Stella Ayilara, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transition From Primary to Secondary School: Igniting Attendance and Engagement Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Through National Policy Reform

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Australia's Closing the Gap reform aims to address disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are specific targets focussed on key educational transitions; yet, the transition to secondary education is not a targeted priority.
Azhar Hussain Potia, Kai W. Wheeler, Tracy Woodroffe, Karen Thorpe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grandmothers Promote Maternal and Child Health : The Role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems' Managers

, 2006
In virtually all societies, the managers of indigenous knowledge (IK) systems that deal with the development, care and well-being of women and children are senior women, or grandmothers. In that function,
Aubel, Judi
core   +1 more source

Unpacking 'ethno-finance': an introduction to indigenous 'financial' knowledge systems

South African Journal of Information Management, 2007
For too many individuals, indigenous knowledge systems provoke no enthusiasm as they are perceived to be dormant and irrelevant. This article attempts to change this perception by highlighting the need for an in-depth knowledge of indigenous knowledge ...
R. J.C. Bray, G. Els
doaj   +1 more source

Participatory Policy Development: Reflections on Designing the Strong Roots for Our Futures Program in Victoria

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we trace the journey to create the Strong Roots for our Futures Program, a government program to resource and support Traditional Owners to undertake a range of activities in areas where no state recognition existed. We provide a background to state recognition in Victoria before considering the program design, leading to an ...
Nell Reidy, Bhiamie Williamson, Jesse Williams   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Savoirs locaux: partage des connaissances entre l'Afrique de l'Est et l'Asie du Sud : Un exemple de cooperation Sud-Sud

, 2003
Inspired by the success of the pilot study tour, the Africa Region embarked on an initiative to build cross-regional partnership between East Africa and South Asia seeking to integrate indigenous knowledge and
World Bank
core   +1 more source

Toward sustainable food system: the role of livestock farming in Matiyani village in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, South Africa

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
This study explored the role of livestock farming in Matiyani village toward achieving a sustainable food system, in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, South Africa. Africa has made advancements in addressing agriculture and rural development.
Mukona T. Kone, Andani E. Budeli, Rerani Ramaano   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Building an innovation system and indigenous knowledge in Namibia

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2018
Namibia, like many southern African countries, aims to become a knowledge-based society with a well-established innovation system (IS).
Lauri Johannes Hooli, Jussi Sakari Jauhiainen   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources