North America

Elsevier,

Economics of Education Review, Volume 104, February 2025

This paper demonstrates that, even when controlling for specific components of the same evaluation surveys, students tend to give lower overall ratings to female instructors compared to their male counterparts. 
Elsevier,

Arévalo, Benavides & Ochoa-Correa, Towards Future Smart Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewables: Emerging Technologies, New Tools, and Case Studies, 2025, Pages 213-237

This chapter aligns with SDGs 7, 11, and 10, by offering a case study on renewable energy and rural electrification in Ecuador, in the context of socioeconomic challenges and climate change, whilst also drawing on other examples from developing countries elsewhere.

The article highlights the potential of AI to support SDGs related to responsible consumption and production (Goal 12), and climate action (Goal 13).

This article investigates factors contributing to longer wait times in the Emergency Department for Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic patients.

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.
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,

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.

Elsevier,

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.

This study investigated the links between oil and gas well proximity and indoor air volatile organic compounds among pregnant Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants in Northeastern British Columbia.

Elsevier,

Maturitas, Volume 190, December 2024

Endometriosis may also affect women of post-reproductive age.

Pages