BANDITRY AND GENDER-BASED VOLIENCE IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA by Simon Nankap KUMS, Cornelius Ishaya KWEDE

“…The paper hence recommends, among others, that  the Nigerian government should come up with working poverty alleviation programme(s) and should be directed towards addressing the high incidence of poverty among women and children who are a vulnerable segment of the population mostly attacked and trapped by banditry activities vis-à-vis empowerment programmes or employment opportunities, targeting youths who are primarily involved in abductions and kidnappings out of economic frustration, such as unemployment; and also establish a special force and intelligence unit that will be trained and equipped to fight against human trafficking, banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, as this will help in curtailing if not eliminating criminal activities in our society. …”
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An Analysis of Solid Waste Disposal and Water Quality in Ugep Community, Cross River State, Nigeria by Etim O. Eteng, Joseph S. Okputu, Christopher Abetianbe

“…Government and private organisations should implement and encourage economic empowerment initiatives, in order to improve the livelihoods of the residents of the community.…”
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Retour sur le parcoursArianna dans le Val d'Anniviers by Thierry Amrein

“…Ce dispositif intitulé parcoursArianna visait à l’empowerment et à la stabilisation sur leur lieu de vie de femmes considérées comme largement défavorisées du point de vue de la formation et de l’emploi en raison de leur situation sociogéographique. …”
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STRATEGI PEMASARAN EVENT MAKEPUNG, JEMBRANA by Ni Ketut Ratna Dewi, I Made Sendra, Yohanes Kristianto

“…The results of the SWOT analysis created a marketing strategy, namely: (1) SO strategy: Optimizing promotion through print media and utilizing social media by creating interesting content, (2) ST strategy: Maintaining the concept and uniqueness that is owned and the second strategy is maintaining local wisdom and community empowerment, (3) WO Strategy: Holding a special exhibition for the Makepung Event by modifying the beating tools used and by optimizing the quality of human resources in managing tourism opportunities, (4) WT strategy: Optimizing collaboration with stakeholders, and the second strategy is to improve supporting facilities in the circuit area.…”
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Education and innovation in the utilization of Beronok (Meranti Sea Cucumber) for sustainable development and community well-being in Meranti by Rahmad Hari Adi, Barlian Eri, Welis Wilda

“…The study emphasizes the integration of local resources, education, and innovation into sustainable development strategies, ensuring a balance between ecological conservation, community empowerment, and improved living standards. This holistic approach ensures that the Meranti community achieves sustainable development for life and well-being, benefiting both present and future generations.…”
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Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device – What influences its use? A qualitative study from Bengaluru urban district, India by Anissa Mary Thomas Thattil, Naveen Ramesh, Sobin Sunny, Sagnik Chakraborty, Sukesh Gerard, Francis Joseph Scaria, Archana Siddaiah

“…The attitude toward and use of PPIUCD was found to be the result of an interplay between the following: educational status, religion, misconceptions, fear of side-effects, poor reproductive autonomy, male child preference, increased client involvement, increasing women empowerment, and knowledgeable healthcare providers. …”
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MOBILITAS PEKERJA PEMBANTU RUMAH TANGGA DARI DAERAH PINGGIRAN KE KOTA MEDAN (Studi Kasus di Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang) by Indra Muda

“…For strengthening the rural economy, economic actors to connect capital district government with certain banks in the context of empowerment. District government through the Chief of the village should collect data on population mobility, then contact the users of their services in Medan that the perpetrators of mobility does not get abuse from her employer.…”
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Creative activities as intervention – Exploring occupational therapists’ narrative reasoning by Bodil Winther Hansen, Helle Andrea Pedersen, Lene Lauge Berring, Staffan Josephsson

“…Motivating and engagement by finding ‘cracks’ and stories bridging action with the past and future using creative activities were used to create reflection, development, and empowerment.Conclusions and significance Identifying the narrative layers of occupational therapists’ reasoning on achieving core dimensions of occupational therapy may enable and support occupational therapists in the use of creative activities as intervention.…”
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‘Woman Suffrage Precipice’: The Gender Politics of Laughter in Elizabeth Robins’s The Convert (1907) by Nathalie Saudo-Welby

“…Her novel The Convert, in which laughter is explicitly linked to performance and action, is stimulating material for an investigation of the part played by humour in women’s empowerment. The New Woman was often criticized for her lack of humour, and gravity was the expected context of feminist novels with a purpose. …”
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Inya: Wet Nurse and Succesful Regeneration of the Mataram Islamic Court Authorities in the Past by Sumarno Sumarno, Indra Fibiona, Siska Nurazizah Lestari

“…Data search focused on literature studies related to the empowerment of Inya in the past. The results of this study indicate that Inya has a very important role in the regeneration of the rulers of the Islamic Mataram palace. …”
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THE CHALLENGE OF ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING: INCLUSIVE CONTENT AND MOTIVATION ENHANCEMENT by MA Liisa Wallenius, Ieva Brazauskaite-Zubaviciene

“…The aim is to motivate students by giving them more responsibility and autonomy for their own learning, i.e. student empowerment.…”
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Trauma and Growth: Impact of AIDS Activism by Judith G. Rabkin, Martin C. McElhiney, Mark Harrington, Tim Horn

“…Enhanced sense of self, belief in change, and empowerment were reported by 93% of respondents, independent of concurrent PTSD or depression. …”
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The role of folklore in shaping the Leukonese characters: An anthropolinguistic study by Tasnim Lubis, T. Thyrhaya Zein, Amalia Amalia

“…Finally, ‘nanga-nanga’ instills (1) emotional expression and coping, (2) the reflection of social realities, and (3) empowerment and voice. Consequently, language serves as a means to express ideas, thoughts, and experiences, manifested in various oral traditions passed down through generations. …”
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Gender Dynamics in Online Religious Leadership in Nigeria: Investigating How Digital Platforms Shape Communication, Authority, and Influence by Bukola L. Oloba, Anne M. Blankenship

“…The study highlights the dual nature of digital media as both liberating and limiting for female leaders, presenting an environment where empowerment coexists with persistent gendered expectations. …”
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BEHAVIOUR AMONG FEMALE MIGRANTS IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE by ONYEMA ANGELA ABEL

“…This paper advocates the need to mitigate incidence of risky sexual behavior and provide policies that will ensure human security and economic empowerment …”
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Young Women’s Political Participation and Gender Depoliticization in Nigeria by Adeola Aderayo Adebajo, Owolola Oluwakemi Yusirat, Adebajo Olatomiwa Abraham, Adebajo Adesola Seun

“…., should be addressed.  Empowerment should start from the family to re-orientate on the social barriers affecting young women participation in leadership positions.  …”
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Overcoming virtual distance: a systematic review of leadership competencies for managing performance in telework by Felipe Bravo-Duarte, Núria Tordera, Isabel Rodríguez

“…Leaders' digital communication emerges as the foremost competency, along with goal management, support and empowerment. To some extent, mechanisms such as trust, autonomy, and media usage have been found as intervening mechanisms. …”
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African women and young people as agriculture service providers—business models, benefits, gaps and opportunities by Mariam Kadzamira, Florence Chege, Chubashini Suntharalingam, Mary Bundi, Linda Likoko, Deogratius Magero, Dannie Romney, Monica Kansiime, Joseph Mulema

“…However various business models have been successful in contributing to economic empowerment, to increasing entrepreneurial activities and to upskilling of women and young people engaged as service providers. …”
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The exploration of attitudes and perspectives of mental health workers on peer support in Singapore by Siong Yin Chua, Karel Himawan

“…Abstract Background Using the lived experience as their expertise, peer support specialists (PSS) focus on the empowerment of individuals with mental health conditions. …”
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Consumer Attitudes towards Femvertising in Russia and Türkiye: A Netnographic Study by Iana Aleksandrova, Tuba Çevik Ergin

“…Through a netnographic analysis of YouTube comments, the research reveals how gender, cultural and political context influence responses to women’s empowerment messages in advertising. While women in both countries largely responded positively to femvertising, perceiving it as empowering and motivational, men’s reactions were more polarized. …”
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