Essays about: "double burden"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words double burden.
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1. A Longitudinal Perspective on the Implications of the Impaired Fasting Glucose Threshold for Identifying Individuals at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskapAbstract : Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health concern affecting six to ten percent of adults worldwide, with the number of diagnosed individuals projected to double in the next 25 years. However, effective public health strategies can help mitigate its impact on quality of life, morbidity, mortality and the associated social and economic burden. READ MORE
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2. THE PERKS OF BEING ANAFRICAN WOMAN IN ADICHIE’S THE THING AROUND YOUR NECK
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturerAbstract : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s contemporary literary works have prominently engaged with diasporic experiences, migration, and gender disparity,among other issues that fit under the umbrella of postcolonial literature. This essay aims to further explorethe representation of ‘the African woman’in three stories found in Adichie’s story collectionThe Thing Around Your Neck,namely ‘Imitation’, ‘The Thing Around Your Neck’, and ‘Jumping Monkey Hill’. READ MORE
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3. Strengthening Women’s Decision-Making Power: Examining Local Participation in Forest and Pasture Users’ Associations in Albania
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Efforts to empower Albanian women and strengthen their participation in decision-making in local Forest and Pasture Users’ Associations (FPUAs) have been undertaken by the Environmental Services Project, including implementing the Gender Action Plan. The phenomenon of women’s agency and participation in decision-making in this local setting is examined in this study by answering the following: (I) Who currently holds the majority of decision-making power in FPUAs and why? (II) What factors determine women’s participation and decision-making power in FPUAs? (III) How can women’s participation in and influence on decision-making in FPUAs be enhanced? The data was collected through semi-structured interviews with project implementers and an online survey with FPUA members. READ MORE
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4. The Double Burden of a Pandemic: Examining the Impact of Covid-19 on Domestic Violence Against Women in Pakistan
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : Covid-19 has served as a magnifying lens to the globally prevailing issue of domestic violence against women. This qualitative case study examines why domestic violence against women prevails in Pakistan, what factors have led to its increase during Covid-19, and how have civil society organizations responded to this issue. READ MORE
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5. Designing a New Warehouse to Improve Space Utilization and Handling Efficiency: A Case Study of a Production Warehouse
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Title: Designing a new warehouse to improve space utilization and handling efficiency: A case study of a production warehouse Authors: Emil Niklasson, Erik Ramström Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: The focus on warehousing has grown in the industry during the 21st century to increase the competitive advantage of companies. Despite this, the development of the coil warehouse at Alfa Laval has received little focus during the last decades. READ MORE
