Gender Inequality in Higher Education and Research by Dr. Debesh Bhowmik

“…The results of the analysis of the Gender Equality Index during 1950-2000 in terms of its four dimensions (health, socio-economic resources, gender disparity in households and gender disparity in politics) proved the presence of a significant gender gap in some countries of the world: the countries of Eastern and Western Europe are more developed compared to other regions of the world (South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa). …”
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Public Preferences for Renewable Energy Options: A Choice Experiment in Rwanda by Sydney Oluoch, Pankaj Lal, Andres Susaeta, Rodrigue Mugabo, Michel Masozera, Jackline Aridi

“…Moreso, for women who have been disproportionately affected by climate change especially in developing countries. Gender equality is a key for the Rwanda strategy as gender gaps remain a barrier to equal benefits from energy access to all. …”
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What Are Healthy Societies? A Thematic Analysis of Relevant Conceptual Frameworks by Kent Buse, Amy Bestman, Siddharth Srivastava, Robert Marten, Sonam Yangchen, Devaki Nambiar

“…They also identify values, such as gender equality, collaboration, human rights and empowerment that provide the pathways to, or underpin, such endpoints. …”
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Does Gender Based Representation Matters in Fostering Political Inclusion of Women in Local Governments? A Case of India by Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra, Udaysinh Desai, Arun Pawar

“…The data sources were the results of local elections, reports of government ministries and agencies, United Nations reports on gender equality and the empowerment of women, as well as surveys of women representatives of political power in three Indian states (Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra ) — state election data analyzed over the past three decades. …”
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Intranational synergies and trade-offs reveal common and differentiated priorities of sustainable development goals in China by Qiang Xing, Chaoyang Wu, Fang Chen, Jianguo Liu, Prajal Pradhan, Brett A. Bryan, Thomas Schaubroeck, L. Roman Carrasco, Alemu Gonsamo, Yunkai Li, Xiuzhi Chen, Xiangzheng Deng, Andrea Albanese, Yingjie Li, Zhenci Xu

“…Our results reveal that 19 provinces show the highest trade-offs in SDG13 (Combating Climate Change) or SDG5 (Gender Equality) consistent with the national level, with other 12 provinces varying. 24 provinces show the highest synergies in SDG1 (No Poverty) or SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) consistent with the national level, with the remaining 7 provinces varying. …”
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Women in Health and their Economic, Equity and Livelihood statuses during Emergency Preparedness and Response (WHEELER) protocol: a mixed methods study in Kenya by Robert Lorway, Marleen Temmerman, Lisa Avery, Ferdinand Okwaro, Evaline Chepchichir Langat, Bilali Yusuf Mazoya, Pauline Oginga, Norah Matheka, Irene Kibara, Rhoda Otieno, Michaela Mantel, Elsabe du Plessis

“…This protocol aims to describe the methods used to identify the gender equality and health equity gaps and possible disproportional health and socioeconomic impacts experienced by paid and unpaid (community health volunteer) female healthcare providers in Kilifi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods and analysis Participatory mixed methods framed by gender analysis and human-centred design will be used. …”
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The roles and involvement of global health partners in the health workforce: an exploratory analysis by Andrea Nove, Onyema Ajuebor, Khassoum Diallo, James Campbell, Giorgio Cometto

“…Several partners include optional health workforce indicators in their monitoring and evaluation processes and/or require an impact assessment for issues such as the environment and gender equality. Very few, however, have embedded efforts in their governance mechanisms to strengthen health workforce assessments. …”
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An Interpretative Study of LARCs Discontinuation in Ethiopia: The Experiences of Women Accessing Contraceptives in Selected Public Health Facilities by Mihretie GS, Abebe SM, Abera M, Assefa DT

“…Getasew Sisay Mihretie,1 Solomon Mekonnen Abebe,2 Mikyas Abera,3 Daniel Tadesse Assefa4 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; 2Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; 3Department of Sociology, College of Social Sciences and the Humanities, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; 4Monitoring Evaluation Research and Quality(MERQ) Consultancy PLC, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, University of Gondar, P.O.Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia, Email solomekonnen@yahoo.comBackground: Discontinuation of contraception for reasons other than wanting to become pregnant is a public health concern as it affects women’s autonomy in sexual and reproductive health decision making as well as gender equality. Studies identified various factors, including community perception and users’ dissatisfaction that limited the reach and impact of contraceptives, primarily LARCs, on women’s wellbeing. …”
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Headache disorders and relevant sex and socioeconomic patterns in adolescents and young adults across 204 countries and territories: an updated global analysis by Rongguang Ge, Jie Chang, Yongjun Cao

“…Interdisciplinary actions involving education, policy- and law-making, and basic medical practice are desperately needed to further fight against the headache burden, promote gender equality in headache care, and eliminate the stigmatization of headache patients in student and working groups.…”
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Equity/Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Universities: The Case of Disabled People by Gregor Wolbring, Aspen Lillywhite

“…The origin of equity/equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives at universities are rooted in the 2005 Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) charter from <i>Advance HE</i> in the UK, which has the purpose of initiating actions that generate gender equality in UK universities. Since then, <i>Advance HE</i> also set up a “race charter” to deal with equality issues that are experienced by ethnic staff and students within higher education. …”
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Gender norms and access to sexual and reproductive health services among women in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a qualitative study by Hajar Ouahid, Adil Mansouri, Majda Sebbani, Nadia Nouari, Fatima Ezzahra Khachay, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed Amine, Latifa Adarmouch

“…Gender-blind projects are missed opportunities to improve health outcomes and advance gender equality.…”
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Improving health system readiness to address violence against women and girls: a conceptual framework by Manuela Colombini, Susannah H. Mayhew, Claudia García-Moreno, Ana Flavia d’Oliveira, Gene Feder, Loraine J. Bacchus

“…Our analysis highlighted two missing elements within the initial framework: client and community engagement and gender equality issues. Subsequently, the framework was finalised and organised around three levels of analysis: macro, meso and micro. …”
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Motivational readiness for physical activity and health literacy: results of a cross-sectional survey of the adult population in Germany by Maike Buchmann, Susanne Jordan, Anne-Kathrin Mareike Loer, Jonas David Finger, Olga Maria Domanska

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IDE-IDE FEMINIS SEBAGAI RESISTENSI TERHADAP KETIDAKADILAN GENDER KAJIAN KRITIK FEMINIS TERHADAP FILM �A HOT ROOF� by , SRI AYU NINGSIH, , Yuni Wachid Asrori, S.S., M.A.

“…The strong female characters who dare to resist domination and to express their desire inspire all women to fight for gender equality between women and men…”

IDE DAN AKSI POLITIK HIZBUT TAHRIR (Studi Ihwal Kemunculan Pemikiran dan Gerakan Politik Khilafah Islamiyah) by PURWANTO, JAROT DOSO

“…Therefore, the group rejects the ideas or implementations of democracy, human rights, gender equality, capitalism, and socialism. Hizb ut Tahrir also denies system claimed as \"Islamic state\", either in absolute monarch form like Saudi Arabia or republic form like Islamic Republic of Iran and Islamic Republic of Pakistan, because the system is considered not in line with the ideal concept of caliphate. …”

Antibiotic use in children under 5 years of age in Northern Tanzania: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of the caring mothers by Emgård, Matilda, Mwangi, Rose, Mayo, Celina, Mshana, Ester, Nkini, Gertrud, Andersson, Rune, Lepp, Margret, Skovbjerg, Susann, Muro, Florida

“…It is necessary to improve structures, including the healthcare system, socioeconomic inequalities and promoting gender equality both in the household and in the public arena to reduce misuse of antibiotics. …”
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Investigating the sustainability of careers in academic primary care: a UK survey by Calitri, R, Adams, A, Atherton, H, Reeve, J, Hill, N

“…There were perceptions of gender equality even in the context of females being underrepresented in senior positions (19% vs. males 39%; χ2(3) = 8.43, p = 0.015). …”

Barriers To Retention And Advancement Of Women In Technical Field: A Study Of American Multinational Corporations In Malaysia by Ramasamy, Vimaleswari K.

“…Hence, cultivating gender consciousness within the workplace and society, is even more crucial in achieving substantive gender equality versus implementing more policies to attract, integrate and develop women in the workforce. …”
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Can women in Malaysian be a changemakers? Political involvement and decision-making by Baqutayan, Shadiya Mohamed S., Abd. Razak, Rosesyafiqa Baiduri

“…Therefore, this study has value to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all including women, that in return will improve gender equality, women political involvement, and decision-making.…”
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Investment decision making towards investing in Islamic unit trusts amongst women by Mohd Aziz, Nor Izzati, Kassim, Salina

“…Nevertheless, the evolving working and educational environment has changed this stereotype, wherein women are increasingly more educated, knowledgeable, and are more exposed to investments. Gender equality between men and women in terms of the volume of investments has turned into a requirement that boosts economic growth with people being the most important factor to contribute through investing habit. …”
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