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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssessing the Gender Dimensions of Drug Abuse Among Women and Girls in Maiduguri: Challenges and ImplicationsFredrick WilsonThis study examines the gender-specific dimensions of drug abuse among women and girls in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, a region affected by insurgency, poverty, and restrictive socio-cultural norms. While national data indicate rising female substance use, interventions and research have largely overlooked women’s unique challenges. Drawing on in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the study explores structural, emotional, and socio-cultural … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 7 Sep 2026 · 801 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssociation Between Cancer Screening Results Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and Cancer Incidence Rate in Korean WomenKyung Bae Lee, Jae Kyung KimIn this study, we investigated the usefulness of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) testing in assessing cancer susceptibility in women by evaluating correlations between SNP testing results and cancer incidence rates. SNP testing was conducted on blood samples of women who underwent health examinations commissioned by medical institutions in the Republic of Korea in 2017 using real-time polymerase chain reaction with … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 25 Sep 2023 · 4,956 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDefining Healthy Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Pilot Study of Rural Hispanic WomenSandra Annan, Karen Jagiello, Deborah Elkins et al.This study aimed to explore Hispanic women’s views of their relationships with current and previous partners. Researchers conducted interviews with Eight (8) women within a local rural Hispanic community. We interviewed in a semi-structured format using the participants' preferred language either English or Spanish. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and reviewed for accuracy. Data were analyzed using a phenomenological focus. Half … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 24 Aug 2023 · 9,260 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleWomen and Girls with Disabilities and Intersectionality: A Poststructuralist Analysis of Ethiopian Social Protection Policy (2014)Yilikal Muche EngidaSocial protection policies are designed to eliminate poverty and vulnerability to risk by promoting employment opportunities and strengthening society to protect against man-made and natural hazards. Due to traditional views and patriarchal ideas of society towards women, women and girls with disabilities are excluded from sharing the benefits. Ethiopia, with a population of 110.1 million, is the second most populous … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 6 Jul 2023 · 6,737 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleConstraints to Rural Women Involvement in Cassava Value Chain in NigeriaAkaninyene Patrick Obot, Obiekwe Ngozi, Anunobi Chizoba et al.Cassava is one of the fastest expanding staple food crops in cassava-consuming countries and has continued to gain prominence among farmers while the industrial demand is also rising consistently. The study was carried out with the intention of examining rural women's involvement in various cassava value chain activities and identifying the factors that hinder their active involvement in cassava value … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 19 Apr 2023 · 6,543 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffects of Indoor Air Pollution Among Women in Northeastern, NigeriaNgaram, Suleman Modu, Muhammad SulymanThis research investigated the effects of indoor air pollution among women, in Northeastern, Nigeria, indoor air pollution refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of air in the indoor environment, which include a home, building, an institution or commercial facility. Study was carried out in five wards: Benen Bayero, Karamar Tanda, Asibitin Agana, Goni Aji Street and Abdullahi Masaba … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 1 Jun 2021 · 7,037 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Three Dimensional Role of Education for Women EmpowermentYilikal Muche EngidaEducation is the most essential prerequisite for any person and a constitutional right. It helps the person minimize inequality and plays a central role in human development that influences the overall growth of the social economy. The empowerment of women is the key mechanism for achieving gender equality, which is apprehended as meaning that individual' obligations, freedoms and opportunities do … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 16 Mar 2021 · 9,339 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSaudi Women's Rights in Civil Public Service SystemDr. Haifa Abdul Rahman Saleh Bin Shalhoub, Dr. Huda Ahmed Al-Khayyal, Dr. Hassa Abdulrahman Al Sanndh, Dr. Hind Fayia Al-ShahraniThis paper aims at understanding the reality of Saudi women's rights in Civil Public service system. In doing so, it aims to examine the planning indicators aimed at increasing awareness about Saudi women’s rights. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the research uses statistical measures-Mean, Standard Deviation and Independent Sample T-test alongside other scientific test techniques such … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 16 Nov 2017 · 8,212 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssessing the Impact of Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) on the Livelihood Assets of Women in the Sheabutter Processing Business in Karaga District of Northern GhanaAlhassan Bawa, Paschal B. Atengdem, Safia Choo AbukariThe poverty situation in Northern Ghana is a major challenge to sustainable development. As a result of socio-cultural factors, women are vulnerable and their poverty situation is even more overwhelming. Development agencies, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations have adopted and implemented different strategies aimed at reducing poverty in these areas. Micro-credit delivery to the poor especially women is one of these … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 20 Jun 2017 · 8,084 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Evolution of Women's Political Participation in Various Public Offices in JordanAmal Mohummad Ali El Kharouf, Mohummad Al-JribiaThe study aimed at identifying the evolution of political participation of Jordanian women by monitoring their effective participation during the past decades in the State's legislative and executive authorities. It also aimed at tracing milestones taken towards women's quota law and motives that urge women to run for elections and factors that affect their winning. The study concluded that Jordan … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 4 Jan 2017 · 8,183 accessesView PDFCite