Articles

Elsevier, Journal of Nutrition, Volume 155, January 2025
In Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, women are particularly affected by food insecurity (FI). This gender gap can be amplified at certain key periods in life, particularly during pregnancy, with negative consequences on maternal and infant health. In the current geopolitical and health context, it is essential to take stock of the prevalence of FI among pregnant women in this region and the associated economic and psychosocial determinants. From 168 publications identified on Pubmed and Scopus, this systematic review selected 13 publications in 7 LAC countries.
Elsevier, Archives of legal medicine, Volume , 2025
Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) mainly affects women and occurs in all socio-economic, religious, and cultural groups. Only a small percentage of such violence is reported to the police. The main aim of this study was to investigate the factors that motivated and helped women to report IPV to the police. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on 100 adult women, examined at the Department of Forensic Medicine of the Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, Paris, France, following a police report for IPV.
Elsevier, International Journal of Educational Research, Volume 133, January 2025
Creating a more equitable and inclusive graduate engineering education environment requires amplifying the voices of female non-native English-speaking (NNES) international doctoral students (IDSs), whose experiences often go unheard. Their small representation results in their barriers being overlooked, as broader discussions on “women in STEM” or “international doctoral students” fail to capture their unique experiences. Despite contributing diverse perspectives and expertise, these students face complex barriers deeply intertwined with their identities.
Elsevier, International Journal of Educational Research, Volume 133, January 2025
This research explores the dynamic intersection of gender, work, and national identity in the schooling process of primary school students during Spanish democracy through the school discourse (textual and iconographic) found in textbooks. Twelve textbooks from the period of the so-called transition period and the current decade are analyzed in order to identify changes and continuities in discursive practices throughout democracy. The methodological approach employed is Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), incorporating various models of analysis.
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Current Developments in Nutrition, Available online 6 January 2025, 104542

The article highlights that urban environments, while historically shaped by colonialism and displacement, are now vital spaces for Indigenous resurgence and self-determination. Through innovative, community-driven food sovereignty initiatives, urban Indigenous groups are revitalizing traditional knowledge, strengthening cultural identity, and fostering healing relationships with land. These efforts not only address pressing issues like food insecurity and loss of cultural practices but also demonstrate the adaptability and resilience of Indigenous peoples. By reclaiming agency over their food systems and nurturing intergenerational connections, urban Indigenous communities are building inclusive, sustainable futures rooted in ancestral wisdom and ecological stewardship.

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Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, Volume 54, 1 January 2025

This article examines the barriers hindering women's advancement in radiology and proposes actionable solutions to cultivate a more equitable environment.
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The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 32, January 2025

There is considerable gender inequality and discrimination exist in the field of oncology and prevents women from advancing as leaders in cancer research, service delivery, and policymaking in India
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Social Sciences and Humanities Open, Volume 11, January 2025

The article examines the hidden economic costs of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on women in Nairobi, Kenya. It utilizes the ecological model and feminist theory to understand the multidimensional impacts of SGBV at individual, relational, community, and societal levels
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Revista Argentina de Microbiologia, Volume 57, 1 January 2025

This retrospective cohort study linked primary care prenatal data and intrapartum data from women with singleton pregnancies. With the linked data, the researchers explored the association between the timing of Gestational diabetes screening and macrosomia, Large-for-gestational age, shoulder dystocia and caesarean section.

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