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Qualitative study of UK health and care professionals to determine resources and processes that can support actions to improve quality of data used to address and monitor health inequalities

BMJ Open
Introduction Health inequalities in the UK are investigated and addressed by analysing data across socioeconomic factors, geography and specific characteristics, including those protected under law.
Sian Evans, Carol Brayne, Louise Lafortune, Sowmiya Moorthie, Emre Oguzman   +4 more
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Participation in cervical cancer screening among migrants and non-migrants in primary healthcare in Lisbon: a register-based study

BMJ Global Health
Introduction Cervical cancer screening is a critical preventive measure to reduce the burden of cervical cancer. Yet, disparities persist worldwide, particularly among migrant populations. This study examined cervical cancer screening participation among
Claudia Marotta, Catarina Gomes Madeira, Anna Georgina Ditter, Mario Carlo Battista Raviglione   +3 more
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Contribution of associated trees to long-term species conservation, carbon storage and sustainability: a functional analysis of tree communities in cacao plantations of Central Cameroon

International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2017
In Central Africa, most cacao is still cultivated in low-input agroforests where cacao associated trees are traditionally valued by farmers. These systems are sustainable on the long run, support biodiversity conservation and carbon storage.
Stéphane Saj, Claire Durot, Kenneth Mvondo Sakouma, Kevin Tayo Gamo, Marie-Louise Avana-Tientcheu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

RETHINKING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: DIGITIZING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN EXTINCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

Journal of Social Political Sciences
This study investigates the impact of digitalization on the preservation of local knowledge within the Ammatoa Kajang community in South Sulawesi. It specifically addresses the research questions: (1) What forms of local knowledge in the Ammatoa Kajang ...
Paisal Halim, Syamsiah Badruddin, Suci Ayu Kurniah P   +2 more
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The challenges of One Health. Accessing and networking with different forms of knowledge and epistemologies

CABI One Health, 2023
Despite its recent growth in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, One Health* can be traced back to the colonial period when it was used to control the health of local communities and their animals while exploiting natural resources. At present, it is
Nicolas Lainé
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of an African University in Community Development: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Journal of Education and Learning Technology
Many perceive universities as crucial to providing the necessary knowledge for development. It was anticipated that African universities would play a significant role in meeting the demands of the communities.
Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo, Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo-Asare   +1 more
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Enhancing Rural Resilience in a Tea Town of China: Exploring Tea Farmers’ Knowledge Production for Tea Planting, Tea Processing and Tea Tasting

Land, 2022
Rural areas have undergone visible transformations in recent decades. It leads to some ecological problems. Enhancing rural resilience is necessary in the face of these changes. However, previous literature often ignored the roles of indigenous actors in
Xudan Lin, Hong Zhu, Duo Yin
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When research relies on wildlife samples obtained from communities: a case study on local cultural contexts of beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) harvesting in Tuktoyaktuk, NT and Arviat, NU

Arctic Science
Each community across Inuit Nunaat has specific histories, geography, and cultural norms or practices when it comes to beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) harvesting.
E. Sudlovenick, V. Pokiak, L. Loseto
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Coastal erosion management in Accra: Combining local knowledge and empirical research

Jàmbá, 2016
Coastal erosion along the Accra coast has become a chronic phenomenon that threatens both life and property. The issue has assumed a centre stage of national debate in recent times because of its impact on the coastal communities.
Kwasi Appeaning Addo, Irene Appeaning Addo   +1 more
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Transforming Local Knowledge(s) into European Recommendations: A Methodological Approach to Co-Creating Policy Briefs for Educational Inclusion

Social Sciences
This article explores the process of developing policy briefs (PB) as strategic tools to translate knowledge stemming from the analysis of local educational practices into inclusive European policy recommendations.
Sofia Almeida Santos, Mariana Fonseca, Ana Cristina Torres, Eunice Macedo, Amélia Veiga   +4 more
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