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The article examines the experiences and interactions of pregnant and postpartum women with the health system in post-Doi Moi Vietnam.

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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
There is significant disparity in access to cesearian delivery in India,although high numbers indicate adequate access.
This research article highlights the need to improve menstrual hygiene practices and address urinary tract infection (UTI) prevalence through better facilities during sea invasions. Collaboration with local authorities to address related concerns is recommended.
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Digital Chemical Engineering, Volume 14, March 2025, 100217

This research introduces APAH, an innovative IoT-based autonomous real-time monitoring system designed for industrial wastewater management, particularly in developing countries like India. By integrating multi-parameter sensors and advanced technologies such as machine learning, APAH continuously tracks key water quality metrics and enables timely interventions through automated controls and alerts, demonstrating significant improvements in water quality at industrial treatment plants in Maharashtra.

Female scientist in lab wearing blue surgical gloves

The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is a collaboration between the Elsevier Foundation, a non-profit focused on inclusive research and health funded by Elsevier and Elsevier's Chemistry journals.  The Challenge represents a commitment from Elsevier to uncover practical, scalable solutions to specific issues caused by climate change in global South communities thereby advancing both Climate Action (SDG13) and Gender Equity (SDG5).

This research article presents a comprehensive review of the snow cover area, mass balance, glacial area loss, surface velocities, and the application of snowmelt runoff models in the Kashmir Himalayas and Upper Indus Basin. It finds that glaciers in these regions are experiencing significant ice loss and negative mass balance, with broader implications for water resources and ecosystems as climate change accelerates.
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.
These data help in understanding towards gender-responsive strategies which is available from those who are alive.
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International Journal of Educational Research Open, Volume 7, December 2024

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.

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