Articles

From oral counting to plotting graphs: Advances in girls' math education in the South of Brazil

Elsevier,

Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 78, June 2025

Throughout the 19th century in southern Brazil, as in the whole country, girls received a poorer mathematical education than boys. Historical records of this education are scarce. The first systematic opportunity for girls to progress beyond basic arithmetic was by pursuing training as elementary school teachers. In the 20th century, several movements converged to reduce inequalities: coeducation became standard in primary schools, secondary education was standardized, and both coeducational and girls’ secondary schools expanded rapidly.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
South America

Development and change in mathematics education for undergraduate women: An examination of the early years of Barnard College

Elsevier,

Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 78, June 2025

This article explores how the mathematics education and educators at the New York, USA women’s college, Barnard College, during its early years approached the issue of equal study on separate campuses as well as how some of the female students of Barnard with a mathematics focus in their studies utilized their knowledge of this male-dominated field to pursue careers following their graduation.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
North America

Associations of adverse childhood and adulthood experiences with depressive and anxiety symptoms among rural left-behind women: A cross-sectional study in China

Elsevier,

SSM - Mental Health, Volume 7, June 2025

This article examines the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adverse adulthood experiences (AAEs) with depressive and anxiety symptoms among rural left-behind women in China. 
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Asia

Women's participation in the research development of a country

Elsevier,

International Journal of Educational Research Open, Volume 8, June 2025

Women's participation in science has been growing throughout history. However, a gender gap in their equity in participation requires pragmatic strategies and public policies that motivate women's opportunities in research. This study aims to analyse the scientific contribution of female Ecuadorian researchers through a diagnosis of the metrics and co-author's criteria for scientific publications to establish strategies oriented toward women's inclusion in Ecuador's research development.
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SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, South America

Being a migrant woman during disasters: A phenomenological study to unveil experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy

Elsevier,

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, Volume 7, June 2025

The article explores the experiences of 19 cisgender migrant women (MW) living in Milan, Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Europe

Promoting urban air quality resilience through communication: A stakeholder needs mapping and prioritisation study informed by design thinking

Elsevier,

City and Environment Interactions, 2025, 100209

This study uses a participatory Design Thinking approach in Cork City, Ireland, to identify stakeholder priorities for effective air quality communication strategies that empower communities and support behavioral change. By integrating inclusive communication with systemic policy and infrastructure improvements, the research advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), aligning with World Population Day's call to "Leave No One Behind" by addressing environmental health inequities in urban populations.

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SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Sustainable cities; Climate Action, Europe

Development of an electromechanical handbike prototype attachable to conventional wheelchairs

Elsevier,

Results in Engineering, Volume 26, June 2025

This article presents the development and evaluation of a low-cost electromechanical handbike prototype that can be easily attached to conventional manual wheelchairs. The aim is to bring about 'broader accessibility and improved quality of life for wheelchair users in resource-limited settings'.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Technology; Sustainable transport, Global

Exploring employers’ beliefs, reactions, and knowledge regarding people who stutter

Elsevier,

Journal of Fluency Disorders, Volume 84, June 2025

This study examined U.S. employers' knowledge and attitudes toward people who stutter, finding that most had limited understanding and were uncertain about common stereotypes.
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SDG:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Human rights; Diversity and inclusion; Health and wellbeing, North America

"Help! I feel unprepared": Exploring university faculty and autistic students' voices on self-efficacy in higher education inclusion

Elsevier,

Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 159, June 2025

This study explores factors affecting university faculty's self-efficacy in supporting autistic students, revealing low confidence due to limited training and support.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Education, Europe

Where do traditional healers fit in the dentist-centred oral health system? An ethnography inquiry among the indigenous communities in Gudalur, South India

Elsevier,

SSM - Health Systems, Volume 4, June 2025, 100079

This study highlights the vital role of traditional Adivasi healers in providing oral health care within marginalized communities in Gudalur, India, where formal dental services are limited. It emphasizes that integrating indigenous healing practices with Western biomedicine can improve oral health outcomes and calls for inclusive health systems that respect cultural and structural determinants.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Asia

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