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Philanthropy on the Blockchain [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
One of the significant innovations that came out of Bitcoin is the blockchain technology. This paper explores how the blockchain can be leveraged in the philanthropic sector, through charitable donation services in fiat currency or Bitcoin via a web-based donor platform.
Danushka Jayasinghe   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Participation of Muslim Women in Islamic Philanthropy in Digital Era: Malaysian Experience

open access: yesAfkaruna: Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies, 2019
In general, Islamic Philanthropy is an important instrument that can solve the socio-economic problems of a country. The ultimate goal of Islamic Philanthropy is to benefit the economy and the society, which began during the time of Prophet Muhammad S.A ...
Mekwok Bt Mahmud   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Five Different Tax Policy Changes on Household Giving in the United States

open access: yesNonprofit Policy Forum, 2020
About $450 billion were donated to U.S. nonprofits in 2019 according to the most recently available data (Giving USA Foundation 2020). However, despite the increases in charitable dollars, the share of households that donate has been declining: in 2000 ...
Rooney Patrick   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

On the Economics of Philanthropy [PDF]

open access: yesThe Economic Journal, 1982
Friedman says that he accepts this argument 'as justifying governmental action to alleviate poverty'. Economists will be familiar with this kind of argument. Someone takes as a premise that a particular activity is the subject of altruistic concern by individuals; he shows that, if matters are left to unco-ordinated private philanthropy, a free-rider ...
openaire   +1 more source

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
There are many elements to consider when creating a culture of philanthropy. First, one must acknowledge the definition of philanthropy. Philanthropy is defined as “the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people ...
Cavanah, Lindsay
core   +1 more source

How Are Australian Local Governments Responding to the Homelessness Crisis? Findings From a National Study

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Australian local governments are facing intensifying pressures to respond to worsening visible homelessness. This paper presents one of the first national studies on how local governments are responding to these pressures, and the first since the onset of the post‐pandemic housing crisis.
Andrew Clarke   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peer-to-Peer, Phish-to-Pod: Lateral Learning at the Dekko Foundation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Read how the Dekko Foundation empowers their youth philanthropy leadership board, phish (Philanthropy Ideas Strategy Heart), to make youth philanthropy more ...
Kylie Musolf
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Altered Nasal Microbiota in Sinonasal Tumors: A Comparative Analysis of Malignant and Benign Sinonasal Tumors

open access: yesInternational Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Although shifts in nasal microbiota have been well‐documented in inflammatory upper airway conditions, microbiota tumor‐associated alterations remain uncharacterized. This study is the first to compare sinonasal microbiota profiles of patients with malignant tumors (MT), benign tumors (BT), and controls, offering insights into tumor‐
Evan A. Patel   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Value Added Approach of Entrepreneurial Philanthropy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Entrepreneurs add value to society beyond the wealth creation process and the creation of new products and services, through their engagement in philanthropy. The increasing prominence of high net worth entrepreneurs engaging in philanthropy, whose focus
Gordon, J.
core   +1 more source

Miniaturized Conductometric Biosensor for Rapid Detection of TNF‐α in Saliva

open access: yesAdvanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
A miniaturized conductometric sensor detects TNF‐α at femtomolar levels with high selectivity. The device enables noninvasive testing using pooled human saliva and supports smartphone‐based, real‐time resistance readings. This portable biosensor offers a practical alternative for monitoring TNF‐α, providing new opportunities for diabetes and related ...
Mingjie Yang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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