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Advocacy in Action? Assessing the Effectiveness of UNPO’s Efforts for Uyghur Rights in East Turkestan
No full textThis study assesses the effectiveness of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization s UNPO advocacy e fforts o n b ehalf o f t he U yghur c ommunity i n E ast Turkestan Xinjiang C hina T he U NPO a long w ith o ther organizations has sought to raise awareness of human rights abuses - including mass detention forced labor and cultural repression of marginalized communities such as the Uyghurs - and t o i nfluence p olicy i n s upport o f t his c ause U sing quantitative survey data from 416 participants comprising UNPO staff and Uyghur activists this research evaluates the perceived effectiveness of UNPO s transnational advocacy strategies across key areas global awareness-raising political representation policy influence and collaboration with other organizations The results indicate that while UNPO s efforts to raise awareness of human rights violations affecting marginalized communities are acknowledged particularly through media and public relations activities its ability to drive substantial policy changes or international legal actions remains limited Significant discrepancies were observed between the perceptions of UNPO staff who rated their advocacy efforts positively and Uyghur activists who expressed more critical views on the organization s overall impact These differences point to a gap between the organization s strategic objectives in advocacy effectiveness and the practical outcomes experienced by the Uyghur community T he s tudy c oncludes t hat d espite s ome achievements UNPO faces challenges in converting advocacy into meaningful political and legal reforms particularly in the face of opposition from powerful states like China Recommendations for improvement include stronger collaboration with other organizations a greater focus on policy and legal advocacy and more alignment with the needs of marginalized communitie
Beyond Calories: Roots and Tubers for Health Equity and Sustainable Development
No full textIntroduction India faces a double burden of malnutrition persistent undernutrition alongside rising obesity and non-communicable diseases NCDs Addressing this requires nutrition-sensitive strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGs Despite their nutrient density and climate resilience roots and tubers remain underutilized in national nutrition interventions Methods This study conducted a comprehensive literature review and secondary data analysis using the Indian Food Composition Tables IFCT 2017 and national health surveys Nutrient profiling evaluated macronutrients micronutrients vitamins minerals carotenoids amino acids and bioactive compounds Functional contributions to metabolic health and chronic disease prevention were assessed Results Roots and tubers such as sweet potato yam beetroot carrot colocasia and lotus root are rich in complex carbohydrates dietary fiber B-complex and C vitamins iron calcium potassium and bioactives like -carotene lutein and polyphenols These properties support digestive and immune health regulate blood glucose and provide cardiovascular protection Discussion Incorporating roots and tubers into daily diets can address micronutrient deficiencies and reduce NCD risk Their low glycemic index and phytochemical content make them especially beneficial for diabetes and weight management However their exclusion from mainstream food policies and public nutrition programs limits their reach Conclusion Roots and tubers represent a sustainable nutrient-rich solution to India s complex nutrition challenges Their inclusion in dietary guidelines and public health programs should be prioritized by health professionals and policymakers to promote food security public health and climate resilienc
The Conduct of the Patriarchs in the Work Manual da Paixão Solitária (2008), by Moacyr Scliar
No full textThis paper aims to demonstrate the conduct of the patriarchs in Moacyr Scliar s Manual da paix o solit ria The father of the character Tamar and the character Jud are patriarchs of biblical times In this condition they are expected to have an unblemished reputation but that is not what seems to happen in many moment
LNG in Indias Energy Transition: Balancing Geopolitics, Sustainability, and Economic Growth
No full textThis paper is descriptive in nature and examines various aspects of the Energy Sector as related to LNG India s energy sector must critically balance rising energy demands environmental concerns economics and energy security With the government s goal to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix from 6 to 15 by 2030 Liquefied Natural Gas LNG has emerged as a critical energy component LNG is a method for transporting natural gas over long distances when pipelines are not feasible The article examines LNG s expanding role in India s energy portfolio focusing on several key aspects including economic advantages energy security and generating local employment through the development of LNG infrastructure Environmentally LNG significantly reduces air pollutants and CO emissions Challenges to LNG adoption are also considered including infrastructure deficits regional accessibility issues price volatility and competition from renewable energy sources The article concludes by discussing the future of LNG in India s energy mix recommending further investment in infrastructure stable LNG pricing and policy measures to support LNG s role as a transition fuel It also recommends steps for the Government and the LNG industry to maximize the use of this form of energy By addressing these challenges LNG can play a strategic role in enhancing India s energy security environmental sustainability and economic resilienc
Defying the Divine: Rebellion against Vedic Authority in Indian Folktales
No full textFolktales often diverge from religious texts by challenging divine authority and foregrounding human agency This paper examines two Indian folktales The Separation of Heaven and Earth Kadar and Why the Sky Went Up Kannada that subvert notions of divine superiority and depict rebellion against gods Through a comparative reading of Rig Vedic hymns and oral traditions the study explores how these narratives reflect resistance to Brahminical Hinduism and its caste-based hierarchies The analysis highlights motifs such as the pestle used in rice pounding where domestic labor and ordinary voices symbolically displace cosmic order undermining the supremacy of deities The paper argues that such folktales serve as counter-narratives providing marginalized communities with an oral weapon against religious and social domination By situating these tales within broader debates on folklore caste and resistance literature the study contributes to an understanding of oral tradition as a vehicle for subaltern expression and cultural critiqu
The Path from the Hustler to the Man Who Does Sex Work: Changes and Perspectives in Anglophonic Literature
No full textThis article explores the academic literature on male sex work particularly on English-language publications This research covers more than 150 articles and books offering a literature review that investigates three distinct historical periods the hustler as a social problem the male sex worker as a vector of disease and sex work as a profession Our analysis reveals the development of perceptions about male sex work highlighting its transition from a pathologizing understanding to a more professionalized recognition Issues of identity economics Health and technology are examined demonstrating how the intersection of these factors shapes men s experiences and lives within the sex industry Case studies from diverse geographies illustrate the varied academic concerns from violence and legislation to Public Health and sex tourism This article highlights the predominance of Health in this field of study reflecting on the implications of this concern for the dissemination and impact of knowledge about male sex wor
Virginia Child Wellbeing Index: Measuring Wellbeing and School Success Among Elementary School Students in Virginia
No full textExisting tools for assessing child wellbeing examined children more broadly as a group However the needs and outcomes of children are stage specific Early childhood and elementary education in conjunction with early childhood neighborhood contexts exert larger effects on adult outcomes than neighborhood contexts in middle childhood and adolescence The paucity of wellbeing indices for elementary schools in Virginia informed our creation of the Virginia Child Wellbeing Index CWI using elementary school attendance boundaries as the geographic level of measurement Our primary aim was to introduce the newly created index for population-level monitoring of well-being among elementary pupils and highlight the methodology adopted The secondary aims were 2-fold 1 Test the predictive utility of CWI by examining the relationship between CWI and Standard of Learning SOL scores 2 Determine which of the CWI domains were the strongest predictors of SOL scores We created the CWI as a multidimensional tool to assess child wellbeing for all elementary schools in Virginia The CWI consist of 10 domains which include School Climate Environment Student Teacher Ratio Socioeconomic Mental Health Support Clinical Support Instructional Support Teacher Quality Per-Pupil Expenditure School Safety Resources and Percent English Learners We adopted a rigorous approach to measuring child wellbeing with several methodological improvements to existing tools Additionally we tested the predictive power of the index by conducting a multivariate regression analysis and elucidated domains of the index which predicted SOL scores most strongl
Analysis of the Role of Student-Based Political Programmes in University-Based Radio Stations in Kenya
No full textUniversity radio stations that air student-based political programmes act as an essential medium in students politics enhancing media and democracy in universities This paper examines the role of student-based political programmes in MMUST FM a university radio station The study is guided by the democratic participant media theory by McQuail 1987 which emphasizes access to localized media by local users The study utilized a cross-sectional mixed research design which enabled the survey to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a diverse group of individuals simultaneously The study aimed at a population of 10311 undergraduates from the main campus using a quantitative approach 31 student leaders and three political programme producers using a qualitative approach The study used systematic random stratified and purposive sampling to select respondents First quantitative data was collected via questionnaires and presented using tables and graphs In contrast qualitative data was collected through focus group discussions targeting 31 student leaders and three in-depth interviews targeting radio political content producers at the radio station Qualitative data is presented using narration and quotes Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data and qualitative data was analyzed thematically based on emerging themes informed by research objectives The study findings indicate that student-based political programmes have provided the student community with a robust political platform on campus However MMUST FM s news editorial policy must emphasize news stories affecting the student community The study recommends that MMUST FM review its editorial policy to cover political news affecting the student communit
Hybrid Model of Artificial Neural Networks and Principal Component Decomposition for Predicting Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Brazilian MATOPIBA Region
No full textGreenhouse gas GHG emissions in agricultural production represent a global environmental challenge and it is necessary to understand the factors that influence them to develop sustainable practices The general objective of this research is to investigate some of the factors that probably influence GHG emissions and reductions in agricultural production in the MATOPIBA region of Brazil between 2006 and 2017 A hybrid methodology was used and the first stage used linear models decomposition into principal components and non-linear models artificial neural networks to determine the relationships that should exist between the dependent variable GHG emissions and 11 variables The data was obtained from the 2006 and 2017 Brazilian Agricultural Census MapBiomas SEEG and NOAA The results showed that of the 373 municipalities that make up MATOPIBA only 100 did not see an increase in GHG emissions between 2006 and 2017 The principal component decomposition method reduced the 11 initial variables into 3 orthogonal and unobserved variables In one of the unobserved variables 4 of the five variables that are supposed to cause a reduction in GHG emissions were brought together The 5 variables thought to have caused an increase in GHG emissions were condensed into
From the Northeast to Minas: The Reterritorialization of immigrants from Ceará in Governador Valadares-MG*
No full textThis study seeks is a research on the migration of Cearenses to the municipality of Governador Valadares-MG known for being an international emigration center Bibliographical and documentary research and a field work are its methodology The outcome of this research shows that the Cear s community created spaces reproducing its original culture and keeping its own identity alive These migrants created a territory with hybrid characteristics living in a constant multiterritorialit