Asia

The article explores the associations between three healthy dietary patterns (DASH, aMED, and HDS) and homeostatic dysregulation (HD), a measure of aging-related physiological dysregulation, in a large prospective cohort from less-developed ethnic minority regions in China.

The article emphasizes the essential role of women in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and highlights existing gender disparities in current strategies, advocating for inclusive policies that harness women's knowledge and leadership. By analyzing Oman's experiences with natural disasters and COVID-19, the study demonstrates that integrating gender perspectives in DRR leads to more effective outcomes and strengthens community resilience, supporting the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality).

The status of gender equity at universities is often evaluated via statistical data such as the proportions of women faculty members and students. However, given that women are still a minority in decision-making positions while gender parity has been achieved in most countries for students, simply increasing the proportion of women alone is not enough to ensure a truly gender-neutral (gender bias-free) academic climate on campuses, i.e., continuous efforts are required to create an environment that promotes the active participation of women.