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View article: Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector
Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector Open
In this brief, we draw attention to Pakistan with the purpose of diversifying research on brain drain of individuals who migrate from the country primarily in search of a better quality of life and institutions, particularly focusing on th…
View article: Men’s perspectives on public-space sexual harassment of women in South Asia
Men’s perspectives on public-space sexual harassment of women in South Asia Open
The ubiquity of public-space sexual harassment (PSH) of women in the global South, particularly in South Asia, is both a public health and gender equity issue. This study examined men's experiences with and perspectives on PSH of women in …
View article: Public Cognizance of E-waste Effects on Human Health and Environment: Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
Public Cognizance of E-waste Effects on Human Health and Environment: Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan Open
The negative effects of electronic waste (e-waste) on the environment and human health are globally acknowledged. Across the world, developing countries in Asia are the most vulnerable countries in hosting e-waste. Informal recycling and c…
View article: Floods, Poverty, and Happiness of Rural Farmers in Northern Benin
Floods, Poverty, and Happiness of Rural Farmers in Northern Benin Open
Floods destroy crop production; nevertheless, the extent of their impact on farmers’ livelihoods in developing countries has been poorly investigated. This paper contributes to the growing evidence-based assessment of the impacts of shocks…
View article: Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector
Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector Open
In this brief, we draw attention to Pakistan with the purpose of diversifying research on brain drain of individuals who migrate from the country primarily in search of a better quality of life and institutions, particularly focusing on th…
View article: Nutritional inequalities among under-five children: a geospatial analysis of hotspots and cold spots in 73 low- and middle-income countries
Nutritional inequalities among under-five children: a geospatial analysis of hotspots and cold spots in 73 low- and middle-income countries Open
View article: Maternal Correlates of Poliomyelitis Vaccination Uptake: Evidence from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria
Maternal Correlates of Poliomyelitis Vaccination Uptake: Evidence from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria Open
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a communicable viral disease that mainly affects under-5 children. This study focuses on the impact of women’s empowerment and women’s working status on the uptake of polio vaccination of children in polio-endemic …
View article: Technological Progress with Segmented Factor Markets and Welfare Implications for the Urban Poor
Technological Progress with Segmented Factor Markets and Welfare Implications for the Urban Poor Open
Motivated by a set of stylised facts based on provincial data for India, this paper investigates the incidence of urban poverty by modelling the impact of technological progress in the formal sectors of the economy on the urban informal wa…