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Two Shades of Green? Gender Differences in Environmental Concern and Activism

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines gender differences in environmental concern and activism using data from the World Values Survey. The results indicate that women are more likely than men to be concerned about the environment, but are less likely to engage in environmental activism.
Hava Orkut, Caroline Perrin
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A General Legislative Analysis of "Torture" as a Human Rights Violation in Zimbabwe

Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal, 2017
Several challenges involving torture-related human rights violations have been reported in Zimbabwe from the late 1970s to date. Notably, these torture-related human rights violations were problematic during the liberation war era in Zimbabwe ...
Howard Chitimira, Pontsho Mokone
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An Investigation of the Relationship Between Central Bank Unconventional Monetary Policy and Bitcoin Activity

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article investigates whether the unconventional monetary policy (UMP) measures pursued by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, and the European Central Bank since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) are associated with an appetite for cryptocurrency.
Niamh Wylie, Martha O'Hagan‐Luff
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An evaluation of psychometric properties and utility of the Hope Index (HI): a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Systematic Reviews
Background The number of positive psychological interventions, including hope interventions to foster well-being and decrease the huge burden of mental conditions, has exponentially increased.
Jermaine M. Dambi, Beatrice K. Shava, Thandiwe Mashunye, Lloyd Dzapasi, Mutsa Mazarura, Dixon Chibanda   +5 more
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Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin, Cherlynn Dumbura, Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, Kshama Chande, Gloria Maimela, Stanley Luchters, Matthew Chersich, for the HE2AT Center   +7 more
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Motivations and incentives for mechanization in Zambia: a mixed-methods analysis

Cogent Social Sciences
Smallholder farmers in Zambia face low agricultural productivity, and while tractor mechanization offers a solution, adoption rates remain low. The contextual factors driving this low uptake, including farmers’ preferences for different ownership and ...
Kelvin Mulungu, Lushomo Molly Ngoma, Rumbidzai Mhembere, Mark Manyanga, Esau Simutowe, Christian Lutz Thierfelder, Md. Abdul Matin, Hambulo Ngoma   +7 more
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Evaluation of the adverse events following immunizations surveillance system in Harare City, Zimbabwe, 2016: a descriptive cross sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Vaccines safety are monitored by looking for Adverse Events Following Immunizations (AEFIs). A review of the 2014 Harare City consolidated monthly return form (T5) revealed that 28 AEFIs were seen in 2014.
Sithole Zvanaka, Juru Tsitsi, Prosper Chonzi, Gerald Shambira, Notion Tafara Gombe, Mufuta Tshimanga   +5 more
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
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Availability, acceptability and adoption of decision aids for HIV prevention and contraception for young people: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open
Introduction Young people face challenges in accessing information on HIV and sexual and reproductive health services, with corresponding suboptimal uptake. Decision aids can provide information and decisional support to improve young people’s engagement
Collin Mangenah, Euphemia Sibanda, Itai Kabonga, Oppah Kuguyo, Lindiwe Mancitshana, Kudzai Chidhanguro, Sharon Munhenzva, Fadzai Masiyambiri, Nancy Ruhode   +8 more
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Perceptions and experiences of midwives' regarding the use of the labor care guide at two state hospitals in Khomas region, Namibia

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The labor care guide (LCG) is a new tool for monitoring labor, introduced to replace the partograph, which had been used improperly and inconsistently across various contexts. Early research suggests that healthcare practitioners view the LCG as a tool that enhances the quality of care during labor and delivery.
Amalia N. N. Ilonga, Takaedza Munangatire   +1 more
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