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Social capital and self-rated health in the Republic of Ireland: evidence from the European Social survey [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This paper analyses the determinants of self-reported health in Ireland, conditioning self-reported health on a set of socio-economic, labour market and social capital variables.
Wall, Patrick   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Capital Social Cooperativo

open access: yesBoletín de la Asociación Internacional de Derecho Cooperativo, 2005
El capital social está compuesto por las aportaciones de los socios y asociados, tanto obligatorias como voluntarias. Desde un punto de vista contable, se trata de una cifra del pasivo que expresa el valor de una parte de los fondos propios de la ...
Oscar Acera Manero
doaj   +1 more source

Not All Social Capital Is Equal: Conceptualizing Social Capital Differences in Cities

open access: yesUrban Science, 2023
Social capital is the basis of community-based action and constitutes an important resource for the poor in urban areas. However, social class, age, ethnicity and gender play an important role in shaping social capital outcomes.
Maren Wesselow
doaj   +1 more source

Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Capital

open access: yesSocial Work and Society, 2006
In the broadest sense social capital reflects the idea of resources rooting in relations between individuals resp. in the embeddings of people in groups, associations, communities and even societies.
Sandra Landhäußer, Holger Ziegler
doaj   +2 more sources

Pathways and pitfalls: a qualitative study of student experiences in biomedical science education

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Biomedical science students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers including financial strain, disrupted laboratory access and cultural exclusion. Peer networks provide vital support when institutional systems are difficult to navigate. To create inclusive learning environments and achieve academic success, educators should blend active, hands‐
Olivia J. Russell   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Re-Thinking Social Capital

open access: yes[sic], 2011
The concept of social capital has been used very often in sociological researches over the last two decades. Measuring social capital in civil society, neighborhoods and educational systems is merely a part of its popular usage. Many sociologists tend to
Zlatko Bukač
doaj   +1 more source

Social enterprise networks and social capital: A case study in Scotland/UK [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The chapter focuses on how social aims and cooperative attitudes have been supported in the shaping of networks in Scotland, and why this is relevant for the sustainable development of social enterprise and communities. From this background, our main aim
Campbell, Colin, Sacchetti, Silvia
core  

From patient advocacy to patient‐driven research: Building active partnerships beginning at the bench to reach the bedside

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Research is strongest when conducted alongside patients, not just about them. Patient research organizations help integrate patient perspectives into research priorities, study design, and scientific meetings, leading to meaningful patient outcomes and development of relevant therapies.
Jenica H. Kakadia   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lobbying in Malta : environmental NGOs and social capital [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This paper explores the usage of social capital by Maltese Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations in their lobbying strategies and access to resources, particularly within the context of Malta as a new EU member state.
TSCF The Social Capital Foundation Conference 2008   +2 more
core  

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