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How does a pair of near-vision spectacle correction empower older Zanzibari craftswomen?: A qualitative study on perception.

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundStudies have shown that correcting presbyopia among women could increase short-term income and quality of life. However, it is unclear whether these short-term outcomes translate to long-term empowerment.
Michelle Fernandes Martins, Fatma Omar, Omar Othman, Gianni Virgili, Ai Chee Yong, Damaris Mulewa, Christine Graham, Carlos Price-Sanchez, Ronnie Graham, Adrianna Farmer, Eden Mashayo, Ving Fai Chan   +11 more
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Internet use and adolescent development: A conceptual model integrating behavioral and contextual theories

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract In the digital era, adolescent development is deeply embedded in the cyber environment. Despite ongoing debate on the benefits and/or risks that Internet use brings to adolescents in empirical studies, conceptual and theoretical discussion on the influences of the intensity and modalities of Internet use is peripheral.
Linxiao Zhang, Lin Fang, Faye Mishna, Liangqi Shen   +3 more
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From Governance to Voice: The Mediating Power of Citizen Empowerment in Indonesia’s Political Landscape

SAGE Open
This study investigates the structural dynamics between Quality of Governance (QG), Citizen Empowerment (CE), and Political Expression (PE) within Indonesia’s democratic context. Using a mediated governance framework, the research explores how governance
Waiphot Kulachai, Halilul Khairi, Layla Kurniawati, Faria Ruhana, Trynh Phoraksa, Patipol Homyamyen   +5 more
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The Gender Gap between Women’s Political Empowerment and the EU’s Climate Change

İstanbul İktisat Dergisi
The European Union has significantly intensified its climate targets in response to growing environmental threats and economic instability. This study critically examines the impact of women’s political empower­ ment in EU member states during this ...
Meltem İnce Yenilmez, Burak Darıcı
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Community partner perspectives on community‐academic health research partnerships with Black American communities: A scoping review

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Evaluations of community‐engaged research (CEnR) typically emphasize health outcomes rather than the partnership processes that contribute to intervention effectiveness. This scoping review synthesized community partner‐identified strategies for successful community‐academic health research partnerships with Black American communities and ...
Kaylyn A. Garcia, Dylan R. Wong, Derek M. Griffith, Nada M. Goodrum, Bret Kloos, Shannon Deutsch, Guillermo M. Wippold   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing disaster-smart school governance to advance an integrated evaluation framework

Jàmbá
This research examined the governance factors influencing disaster-smart school governance (DSSG) and suggests a comprehensive evaluation framework to enhance resilience within educational systems.
Roni Ekha Putera, Aqil Teguh Fathani, Zikri Alhadi, Ramadhan Pancasilawan   +3 more
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From trust to translation: A trust‐based, evidence‐informed, and adaptive model for scalable technical assistance

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Technical Assistance (TA) is an essential strategy for supporting organizational growth and aiding implementation of evidence‐based interventions in mission‐driven sectors, including education. While TA is crucial for addressing challenges and improving performance, the field has limited consensus on key features and best practices ...
Sarah M. Stilwell, Emily Torres, Heather Murphy, Allison Schreiber, Alison Grodzinski, Justin E. Heinze, Brent Miller, Marc Zimmerman   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rethinking the rotation term of reserved seats for women in Panchayati Raj

Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2009
The belief that increased numbers of women holding decision-making positions is a sign of empowerment is reflected in the United Nations Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM), which tracks the percentages of women in national parliaments, in other ...
Nupur Tiwari
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Occupational Conditions and Well‐Being Among Informal Waste Pickers in Hong Kong: A Comparative Study of 2018 and 2023

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Informal waste pickers play a crucial role in urban recycling systems but often face precarious employment and systematic marginalization. This study examines the evolving demographic, occupational, and health trends of informal waste pickers in Hong Kong between 2018 and 2023.
Siu‐Ming Chan, Alan Tam, Heng Xu, Yu‐tian He, Yuen‐Ki Tang, Gum‐Ryeong Park, Wing‐Him Tang   +6 more
wiley   +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