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Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a key indicator of well-being among university students, who are often exposed to stress and unhealthy lifestyles. Students enrolled in nursing programs repre...

Abstract Energy insecurity is a persistent yet insufficiently examined barrier to sustainable informal entrepreneurship in African cities. In Namibia, informal women entrepreneurs in low-income settlements face limited e...

Gender theories and humanistic education in universities with a Christian identity are often regarded as irreconcilable. It is nevertheless possible to establish a dialogue grounded in a clear understanding of both Chris...

IntroductionGender equity remains a central issue in contemporary research and public policy, shaped by structural, cultural, and institutional inequalities. Despite increased academic attention, the field continues to e...

This article examines the long-term effects of a local public repopulation policy based on the attraction of international immigrants, implemented in the rural municipality of Aguaviva (Teruel, Spain) since 2000. Using a...

The inequality in the implementation of menstrual leave rights for women in the workplace in Indonesia remains a significant issue, despite being regulated under Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower. This study aims...

Abstract Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) poses a serious threat to adolescents’ physical and mental health. This study aims to systematically examine the network structure of the relationship between adolesc...

This opinion paper is informed by a scoping review and validated through a multi-stakeholder workshop. In May 2024, the Gender Transformation for Africa, an African-led research partnership that includes programme implem...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from an ethical obligation in-to a strategic advantage, encouraging companies to integrate sustainability into their operations. However, the success of these strategies ...

Abstract Background Problematic binge-watching, defined as the compulsive consumption of audiovisual content for prolonged periods of time, has increased in prevalence, especially among adolescents. However, its relation...

Abstract BackgroundAcute respiratory infections (ARIs) remain a significant global health challenge and are the second leading cause of disease burden and mortality. Early warning systems (EWS) play a key rol...

Abstract Background Recruitment and retention remain persistent challenges in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical trials, particularly as studies increasingly focus on earlier disease stages and require longer participat...

Problem-solving behavior is a crucial skill for postgraduate students. However, research employing the Research Skill Development (RSD) framework to improve the skill across different cultural contexts and genders is lim...

ABSTRACT Background Bangladesh's extreme vulnerability to climate change is fueling public health emergencies, from infectious disease outbreaks to severe mental health burdens. The country's reactive and centralized hea...

Abstract Background Healthy ageing encompasses maintaining optimal physical, psychological, social, and cognitive well-being across the lifespan. While age-specific needs are widely acknowledged, many studies aggregate a...

Background and purposeRadiotherapy (RT) often causes delayed radiation-induced brain injury (RBI) with unclear pathophysiology; emerging evidence links this to glymphatic dysfunction, but radiation effects on cerebrospin...

Gender equality is a central aspect of teacher education and home and consumer studies (HCS) in Sweden. Despite clear educational goals, studies indicate that gender equality perspectives are insufficiently integrated in...

This study provides a systematic bibliometric analysis of fintech-driven financial inclusion for Southern African smallholder farmers. Financial exclusion severely limits these farmers' productivity and resilience, tra...

Abstract Background There are a lack of a societal perspective and a comprehensive approach to adolescents’ wellbeing and their declining mental health. We study here changes in Finnish adolescents’ self-rated health...

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, young women face disproportionate challenges transitioning from school to employment, with high rates of those not in education, employment or training (NEET). Structural barriers—incl...

Throughout history, our capacity to shed tears has attracted the attention of poets, writers, philosophers, and scholars. Moreover, humans' fascination with tears is evident in the significant roles they played in legend...

BackgroundPersonal characteristics, income, social capital, and immigration policies influence immigrants’ social integration (SI) in European Union (EU) countries. However, few studies have used machine learning (ML) ...

This study explores how social media users resist dominant objectifying discourses about physical appearance and sexual attraction on Reddit. Drawing on objectification theory and Foucauldian perspectives on power and su...

Purpose – The study examines the self-efficacy in STEM skills and the motivation of elementary school student in science learning on the theme of sustainable cities, highlighting gender and regional differences in East...