Call for Papers: Demography Prize for Young Researches 2016/2017 by IF and FRFG

“…While the results of these indices have been found to vary in the details, they all point in a similar direction: most industrialised countries are imposing increasing burdens on younger and future generations, as is evidenced, for example, by their high sovereign debts, youth unemployment and poverty, and perennial ecological crises. In a 2013 study published by the Bertelsmann Foundation, and led by Pieter Vanhuysse of the UN’s European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, a total of 29 OECD states were compared on the basis of four indicators: public debt per child; the ecological footprint created by all generations currently alive; the ratio of child- to elderly-poverty; and the distribution of social spending among generations (“elderly-bias indicator of social spending”, EBiSS). …”
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Explaining the model of value creation of tax income and gross domestic product based on tax system reforms by Bahram Ramazani, Mojtaba Malekichoobari, Sina Kheradyar

“…It is possible to create added value, sustainable development, reduce poverty and improve social skills by improving the tax system and related reforms. …”
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Impact of Entrepreneurial Inspiration, Awareness, and Skills on University Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Education by Ghulam Mujtaba, Siti Nur ‘Atikah Zulkiffli, Siti Falindah Padlee, Wan Norhayati Mohamed, Najahul Kamilah Aminy Sukri

“…In the pursuit of development and evaluation, entrepreneurship is the key to unlocking the shackles of poverty and unemployment. However, Pakistani students often catch themselves lacking the catalyst that ignites the entrepreneurial flame due to the absence of the essential knowledge, skills, and creative mindset, which can lead to significant challenges and a dim attitude toward entrepreneurial intentions. …”
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Social Determinants of Health in India: Reimagining of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision in the Light of Marginalized Communities by Kanhaiya Tripathi, Diksha Kanwat, Shankar Lal Bika, Jaspal Kaur, Neelu Rawat, Ashwani Kumar, Bhupinder Singh, Doggala Raju Kumar, Bawa Singh

“…The ongoing existence of health disparities in marginalized communities in India can be attributed to social health determinants such as poverty, caste, gender, and limited access to education and healthcare. …”
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Factors involved in the recruitment and retention of voluntary blood donors in South Kivu (Democratic Republic of Congo), results from a qualitative study by Susanne Mbaka Ngunza, Isabelle Aujoulat

“…Our results suggest that expectations for material rewards are still high in the context of poverty. Conclusion In conclusion, many motivational factors may act as incentives or barriers to voluntary blood donation, including high expectations towards the transfusion system. …”
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Benefits and challenges of utilizing Chat-GPT and Gamma.app in teaching, learning and assessment of vocational students in 21st century colleges of education in Enugu State by Onuoha I. Okocha, Ebube I. Aneke, Olaiya Adekunle, Ogochukwu Egbuchulam, Anthony Uwanjimgba

“…The study also highlighted 12 challenges militating against utilization of ChatGPT and Gamma.app to include; lack of internet network infrastructure, lack of technical support, lack of training and support of lecturers, challenges with cheating during online assessment, limited time to complete course content, high level societal digital illiteracy, mass poverty among citizens, the absence or total lack of electricity and poor planning. …”
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An overview of the status, productivity and determinants of improved forage technology adoption in Ethiopia: a review by Mamaru Tesfaye, Lemma Tessema

“…Abstract In Ethiopia, the adoption of improved forage technology is low despite the fact that improved technology adoption can play a pivotal role in boosting livestock production and productivity in general and the dairy sub-sector in particular, thereby contributing to poverty reduction and food and nutrition security. …”
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A Analyze the Impact of Central Bank Regulatory Laws on Financial Inclusion in Iran's Usury-free Banking System by Hassan Mahdavi Panah, Maryam Khalili Araghi, Mehdi Montazer, Hamid Reza Vakilifard

“…One of the fundamental principles in the financial system for economic development and poverty reduction is financial inclusion, which is in line with the principles of justice and equality in the Islamic financial system. …”
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A socioeconomic disadvantage index for informing policy, systems, and environmental change interventions for senior nutrition programs by Shadi Maleki, Cassandra M. Johnson, Francis A. Méndez Mediavilla, Ramalingam Shanmugam, Lesli Biediger-Friedman

“…Choropleth maps were used to visualize the OASDI and persistent poverty for all census tracts within the study area. …”
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Direct Medical Expenditures Associated with Eye Complications among Adults with Diabetes in the United States by Abdulkarim M. Meraya, Monira Alwhaibi, Moteb A. Khobrani, Hafiz A. Makeen, Saad S. Alqahtani, David Banji

“…After controlling for sex, age, race, poverty level, insurance coverage, prescription coverage, perceived physical and mental health, the number of chronic physical and mental conditions, marital status, education, the region of residence, smoking status, exercise, and chronic kidney disease (CKD), there was no difference in the out-of-pocket spending burden between adults with and those without ECs. …”
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Water management for rice production: a key component of food security in East Africa by Denis Bwire, Hirotaka Saito, Roy C. Sidle, Moses Mugisha

“…Several studies indicate water scarcity is a major threat to rice production, while poverty and food insecurity are linked to low agricultural productivity. …”
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Maternal mortality in Malawi, 1977–2012 by Bejoy Nambiar, Iqbal Anwar, Tim Colbourn, Sonia Lewycka, Chisale Mhango, Ann Phoya

“…Female literacy and education, family planning and poverty reduction could play more of a role if thresholds are passed in the coming years.Conclusions The decrease in MMR in Malawi is encouraging as it appears that recent efforts to control HIV and improve the health system are bearing fruit. …”
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Web-Based Healthcare Delivery Integrated System to Forecast COVID-19 Hospitalizations in a Marginalized Patient Population: A Case Study in Broome County, New York by Anemone Kasasbeh, Elie Issa, Naseem Khan, Mehmet Yildirim, Amy Booth, Hiroki Sayama

“…The population in Broom County is considered marginalized due to the high poverty rate and the high percentage of persons 65 years old and above. …”
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Socio-economic and environmental factors affecting breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among Batwa and Bakiga communities in south-western Uganda. by Giulia Scarpa, Lea Berrang-Ford, Sabastian Twesigomwe, Paul Kakwangire, Maria Galazoula, Carol Zavaleta-Cortijo, Kaitlin Patterson, Didacus B Namanya, Shuaib Lwasa, Ester Nowembabazi, Charity Kesande, IHACC Research Team, Janet E Cade

“…From the focus groups, we identified four key factors affecting breastfeeding and nutrition practices: marginalisation and poverty; environmental change; lack of information; and poor support. …”
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Human Development from Concept "Soft Skills" Communication by Emilawati Binti Othman, Masfizaizan Binti Manaf

“…In order to realize this study, various metadological methods have been highlighted for intensive them is to distribute questionnaires to students of IPS who are currently undergoing the PUB2014 module, Human Development, adapting the theory learned by exposing the students IPS2-S1 to Demong Beach Resort Besut, Terengganu and students of IPS2-S2 went to the Woman's Welfare Association and Poverty Permata Al-Insyirah, Kuantan. Students were also given assignments and present the findings of the theory that have been learned and applied through "oral presentation" and using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 23 instrument to analyze the distributed questionnaire data. …”
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Current practices and key challenges associated with the adoption of resilient, circular, and sustainable food supply chain for smallholder farmers to mitigate food loss by Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Mirza Marvel Cequea, Valentina Gomes Haensel Schmitt

“…This approach addresses identified gaps and contributes to food security, environmental sustainability, and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).…”
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Biomass to biofuel: Impacts and mitigation of environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges by Prangon Chowdhury, Nafisa Anjum Mahi, Rahbaar Yeassin, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury, Omar Farrok

“…Socioeconomic dimensions, such as rural employment, poverty reduction, and gender disparities, underscore the need for equitable policies to ensure biofuel initiatives uplift vulnerable communities without aggravating inequalities. …”
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The microeconomics of abortion: A scoping review and analysis of the economic consequences for abortion care-seekers. by Ernestina Coast, Samantha R Lattof, Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, Brittany Moore, Cheri Poss

“…Individuals forego other costs and expenditures, or are pushed further into debt and/or poverty, in order to fund abortion-related care. The evidence base on the economic impacts of policy or law change is from high-income countries, dominated by studies from the United States.…”
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Association between serum albumin levels and erectile dysfunction in American Adults: A cross-sectional study from NHANES 2001-2004. by Haibin Wen, Zhenyu Lan, Xueming Liang, Huabin Su, Yuqi Qin

“…The association between serum albumin and erectile dysfunction was evaluated using weighted logistic regression models across four models: (1) Crude model (unadjusted); (2) Model 1: Adjusted for age, race, poverty-to-income ratio (PIR), marital status, education level, and body mass index (BMI); (3) Model 2: Adjusted for factors in Model 1 plus physical activity, smoking status, drinking status, and Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2015); (4) Model 3: Adjusted for factors in Model 2 plus remaining potential covariates. …”
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Advancing Inclusive Participatory Community Based Approaches Towards Fair Transitions and Land Governance in Developing Countries. The Case of Kigali City – Rwanda. by David

“… Abstract         Access to land remains a critical issue in many developing countries, contributing to hunger, poverty, social conflict, and forced evictions. Challenges in land tenure distribution system come from complex administrative processes, weak institutional frameworks, and fragile legal systems. …”
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