A5089655064- Health disparities and outcomes
- Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Socioeconomic Development in MENA
- European Union Policy and Governance
- Political Conflict and Governance
- Global Peace and Security Dynamics
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Human Rights and Development
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- International Development and Aid
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- Gender Politics and Representation
- Middle East Politics and Society
- Global Health Care Issues
- Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender
- Post-Soviet Geopolitical Dynamics
- Religion and Society Interactions
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Natural Resources and Economic Development
- Income, Poverty, and Inequality
University of Aberdeen
2016-2025
ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft
2024
Kiel University
2024
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2024
Simon Fraser University
2024
University of Sheffield
2024
Saint Xavier University
2024
Institute of Policy Analysis and Research - Rwanda
2012-2023
Center for Global Development
2022-2023
Glasgow Caledonian University
2004-2009
1. Introduction: Feminism and the Sociological Imagination 2. Feminist Theory 3. Stratification Inequality 4. Education 5. The Life Course 6. Family Household 7. Health, Illness Medicine 8. Sexuality 9. Work Organisation 10. Crime, Deviance Criminal Justice 11. Politics 12. Media Culture 13. Knowledge
Background Saturated fat ( SFA ), ω‐6 (n‐6) polyunsaturated PUFA and trans TFA ) influence risk of coronary heart disease CHD but attributable mortalities by country, age, sex, time are unclear. Methods Results National intakes , n‐6 were estimated using a Bayesian hierarchical model based on country‐specific dietary surveys; food availability data; and, for industry reports fats/oils packaged foods. Etiologic effects fats mortality derived from meta‐analyses prospective cohorts rates the...
Background Research suggests that the prevalence of loneliness varies between countries and feeling lonely may be associated with poorer health behaviours outcomes. The aim current study was to examine factors loneliness, relationship outcomes in former Soviet Union (FSU) – a region where has been little studied date. Methods Using data from 18,000 respondents collected during cross-sectional survey undertaken nine FSU Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,...
This paper draws on empirical research into the recruitment, training, and management of female flight attendants, working primarily in transatlantic business travel sector contemporary airline industry. We argue that whilst `skills' which attendants are required to deploy denied, being treated as somehow inherent abilities thus neither trained nor remunerated, they nevertheless managed a directive way. involves, particular, focus attendant's figure, `dieting' - what Naomi Wolf has referred...
In this paper we suggest a way to measure the well-being of society based upon our own development Social Quality model. The model has advantage being sociologically grounded as and individuals within it. We test against life satisfaction an indicator how successful it is in delivering these aspirations. was tested on all European countries using Life Surveys 2003 2007 found explain large amount variance, which consistent across time space. that possible operationalise small number...
Like most cities in developing countries, Kigali is experiencing rapid urbanisation leading to an increase the urban population and growth size number of informal settlements. More than 60% city's resides these settlements, where they experience inadequate poor quality services including sanitation. This article discusses issues constraints related provision sustainable sanitation settlements Kigali. Two (Gatsata Kimisagara) were selected for study, which used a mixed method approach data...
Ethiopia faces significant mental health challenges; disorders are the leading non-communicable condition, and many adults experience symptoms by age 14-15. We examined structural, institutional, agentic factors affecting child adolescent well-being in Ethiopia. The aims were to describe political, economic, social policy contexts which exists; analysing power, interests, influence resources key stakeholders bring bear on decision-making processes related well-being. used a Political Economy...
This paper aims to establish the conceptual architecture for a Critical Realist synthesis of universal school-based mindfulness interventions (SBMIs). While SBMIs have demonstrated benefits in mental well-being, there is lack clarity on underlying mechanisms, contexts, and sustainability. A integrates ontological depth, epistemological reflexivity, methodological pluralism develop explanatory frameworks complex social phenomena. Grounded Bhaskar's critical realism, adopts stratified ontology...
As primary school enrolment rates in Rwanda near ubiquity, completion remain low and repetition high. This study investigates the impact of 'hidden costs' schooling context Rwanda's fee-free education policy. Using a social-science case study, focus groups interviews were undertaken with 200 participants, including local leaders, administrators, children caregivers. Findings suggest continue to contend range school-related costs that attendance, performance completion. Examination fees,...
This article draws on public opinion survey data from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan to investigate first, whether a "demand for democracy" in the region exists; second, how measure it; third, respondents understand it. The picture emerging this analysis is complex, eluding simple dichotomy between prima facie support second order incongruence with democracy, which characterises current debates. Respondents have more holistic understanding of democracy than found scholarship or indeed...
The authors of this text set out to review current perspectives in social class analysis and also demonstrate that research cannot be valid without the inclusion data on women.
This article argues that in both policy and economic debates the specifically local experiences of older people living deprived neighbourhoods have been ignored. It describes research undertaken an area material deprivation low access to 'social capital', on margins Middlesbrough geographically socially. A health lifestyle survey was supplemented by Community Futures Workshops at which residents discussed problems solutions. Main concerns raised were a fear crime need for better maintenance...
Corruption provokes much anger in the Middle East and North African (MENA) was important Arab Uprisings; it government corruption that sparked greatest among population. The argument of this Report is (a) a major obvious breach trust, (b) same true for 'civil' – 'wasta' employment, business (c) as well not trusting their its institutions, MENA residents do trust each other either, to detriment maintaining functional nation states without coercion, (d) special case Rule Law which essential...
Throughout Africa, the population in urban areas is increasing rapidly, often exceeding capacity and resources of cities towns to accommodate people. In sub-Saharan majority dwellers live informal settlements served by inadequate sanitation facilities. These present unique challenges provision sustainable hygienic sanitation, there insufficient information on access improved This paper reports findings a study undertaken low-income using mixed methods approach assess identify barriers...
This paper looks at recovery from the normative collapse which followed fall of Soviet Union; two large-scale surveys allow comparison levels trust in 2001 and 2010/2011. The Union was not just an economic event; it destroyed framework drove people back to reliance on things they could see knew. main findings are that even 20 years building new institutions has restored trust. Countries differ: Moldova, Kyrgyzstan Ukraine have least faith future, Kazakhstan highest, by Russia Armenia. There...