Results 61 to 70 of about 36,421 (248)

Ameliorating Linguistic Anchors of Oppression

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The words we use to represent the world shape how we interpret and respond to it; language frames what it represents. In some cases, these frames can have prejudicial effects; for example, ‘workplace flirting’ versus ‘sexual harassment’. This article examines how specific words and phrases (i.e.
Emilia L. Wilson
wiley   +1 more source

Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda Is Urging for Enhancing Global Health Security Through Multisectoral One Health Strategy

Microorganisms
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a devastating zoonotic mosquito-borne viral hemorrhagic fever disease that threats human and animal health and biodiversity in Africa, including in Rwanda.
Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Monuments to Injustice and the Ethics of Dark Tourism: A Research Note

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research note aims to motivate philosophical examination of the ethical tensions surrounding ‘dark tourism’ and monuments to injustice. While such monuments function to acknowledge past wrongs, educate the public, and serve reparative functions, their presentation as tourist destinations can undermine these purposes.
Kok‐Chor Tan
wiley   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Trends and variability of rainfall and related extreme indices with implications for climate sensitive planning in Kirehe district of the eastern province of Rwanda

Discover Environment
Rainfall variability and extremes critically influence ecosystems, agriculture, and livelihoods, particularly in climate-sensitive regions such as eastern Rwanda.
Alexis Nizeyimana, Ndakize Joseph Sebaziga, Jonah Kazora, Eric. R. Mudakikwa, Herman Hakuzimana, Anthony Twahirwa, Abdou Kagabo Safari, Bernardin Bavuge, David Ukwishaka, Bernard Niyigena, Onesphore Nduwimana, Olive Byukusenge, Pearl Nkunsi, Deborah Nibagwire, Pie Celestin Hakizimana, Clementine Nyiraneza, Anne Marie Rutabuzwa, Michel Rwema   +17 more
doaj   +1 more source

Digital surveillance of animals and nature recovery

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Digital surveillance technologies (DSTs) are widely applied in nature recovery for their potential to generate novel data on species and ecosystems through digital tracking, automation (e.g. from hazardous locations) and from newly recruited citizen scientists.
William M. Adams
wiley   +1 more source

The role of community‐level institutions in smallholder land restoration

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract This review focuses on the role of community‐level institutions in the adoption of land restoration practices by smallholder farmers. Based on a systematic review of 72 peer‐reviewed articles from 33 low‐ and middle‐income countries, the review synthesizes recent empirical evidence on the various roles these institutions play in supporting ...
Daniel Wiegant, Soumya Balasubramanya
wiley   +1 more source

Human Development and Economic Freedom: Empirical Evidence from the Great Lakes Region

المجلة الدولية للأداء الاقتصادي
This study examines the impact of economic freedom on human development within the Great Lakes region. This region comprises the states of Burundi, the DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda. The data obtained from the World Bank's Prosperity Data 360 and the HDI from
Nzabirinda Etienne, Nkurunziza Joseph, Mugenzi Martin   +2 more
doaj  

Social cohesion in restoration landscapes: The case of Rwanda

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Ecosystem restoration is recognized as a strategy for addressing landscape degradation. In contexts where ecological degradation overlaps with the deterioration of social cohesion, restoration must also contribute to rebuilding social ties alongside restoring ecosystems.
Valery Ndagijimana, Michael Weinhardt, Stefan Sieber, Katharina Löhr   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 in Rwanda: Findings from a country-wide community survey, preliminary analysis to inform further global research

Research in Globalization
Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic along with its devastating impact on human lives has disrupted the socioeconomic situation worldwide. Rwanda has adopted lockdowns and other measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annie Uwimana, Liberata Mukamana, Charles Ruranga, Joseph Nzabanita, Stefan Jansen, Emmanuel Masabo, Ignace Kabano, Semuto Ngabonziza Jean Claude, Jolly Rubagiza, Jean Nepo Utumatwishima Abdallah, Regine Mugeni, Aurore Nishimwe, Elias Mutezimana, Laurence Twizeyimana, Odile Bahati, Viviane Akili, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Gilbert Rukundo, Muhammed Semakula, Marc Twagirumukiza   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source