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1. Gender disparities in rural education attainments and agricultural landownership from the perspective of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): evidence from 16 Sub-Sahara African countries
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between gender disparities in rural education attainments and agricultural landownership (ALO) in Sub-Sahara Africa with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) perspective. Design/methodology/approach This study uses SDG indicators interactions and pairwise correlation analysis. Finding
RAUSP Management Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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2. The Role of Eye Color in the Emergence of Tinnitus in Silence
Abstract Introduction Previous research suggests that African Americans are less likely than Caucasians to perceive tinnitus in sustained silence. Objective To evaluate the association between non-cutaneous melanin as indicated by eye color and the emergence of temporary tinnitus during a brief period of silence. Methods A cross-section of adults grouped
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Analysis of filaggrin 2 gene polymorphisms in patients with atopic dermatitis,
Abstract Background: Polymorphisms of the filaggrin 2 gene (rs 12568784 and rs 16899374) are associated with persistent atopic dermatitis in African American patients. Filaggrin 2 is a protein with a function similar to filaggrin and also encoded in the epidermal differentiation complex on chromosome 1q21. Objective: To evaluate the polymorphisms in the fi
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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4. Impact of Untreated Dental Caries on Daily Performances of Children From Low Social Class in an Urban African Population: The Importance of Pain
Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of untreated dental caries on the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children from low social class in an urban Nigerian population. Material and Methods: The study was conducted among 6 to 15-year-old pupils from low social class in randomly selected primary schools in Ibadan. An interviewer-adminis
Pesqui. Bras. Odontopediatria Clín. Integr.. Publicado em: 31/10/2019
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5. Prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns e fatores associados em moradores da área urbana de São Paulo, Brasil
Resumo: Estudos realizados nos países em desenvolvimento descrevem um aumento progressivo dos transtornos mentais, com grandes repercussões sociais e econômicas. O presente estudo se propõe a analisar a prevalência dos transtornos mentais comuns (TMC) e seus fatores associados nos moradores da área urbana da cidade de São Paulo, Brasil. A partir dos d
Cad. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 31/10/2019
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6. Association between MCP-1 -2518A>G polymorphism and asthma susceptibility: a meta-analysis
The published data on the association between MCP-1 -2518A>G polymorphism and asthma susceptibility are inconclusive. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to estimate the impact of MCP-1 -2518A>G polymorphism on asthma susceptibility. PubMed, Web of Science, Wanfang, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases were used to identify eligib
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 28/10/2019
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7. SOCIOLOGIAS INDÍGENAS IORUBA: A ÁFRICA, O DESCONCERTO E ONTOLOGIAS NA SOCIOLOGIA CONTEMPORÂNEA
Resumo O texto busca reconstruir a história e a recepção internacional do debate africano centrado na noção de sociologias indígenas, liderado por Akinsola Akiwowo, no âmbito da Associação Internacional de Sociologia. Para além de reconstituir os passos do próprio autor na construção e na apresentação de seu argumento, busca-se também reconst
Estud. hist. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 05/09/2019
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8. A conspectus of constitutional challenges associated with the dismissal of employees for social media-related misconduct in the South African workplace
Resumo Atualmente, não há legislação que proscreva especificamente o mau uso de redes sociais no ambiente de trabalho sul-africano. Consequentemente, a ausência de uma rigorosa legislação sobre redes sociais culminou em inúmeras demissões inconstitucionais relacionadas ao mau uso de redes sociais no ambiente de trabalho na África do Sul. Em contrap
Rev. direito GV. Publicado em: 23/05/2019
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9. LIBERTOS AFRICANOS, COMÉRCIO ATLÂNTICO E CANDOMBLÉ: A HISTÓRIA DE UMA CARTA QUE NÃO CHEGOU AO DESTINO
Resumo Este artigo apresenta uma análise pormenorizada de uma carta enviada da Bahia ao porto negreiro de Ajudá em 1839 pela africana Roza Maria da Conceição à também africana Francisca da Silva, a legendária Iyá Nassô, fundadora do candomblé da Casa Branca em Salvador. A trajetória dessas duas libertas e de seus maridos, no contexto da passagem d
Rev. Hist. (São Paulo). Publicado em: 28/03/2019
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10. Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in individuals from the community in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil
ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a commensal habitant of nasal cavities and skin. Colonization by community-acquired methicillin-resistant SA (CA-MRSA) is associated with infections in patients who have not been recently hospitalized. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of MRSA colonization in an outpatient population, currently unknow
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 22/10/2018
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11. Correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and carotid intima-media thickness in a Brazilian population descended from African slaves
Hypovitaminosis D has been identified as a possible new cardiovascular risk factor. However, the results of studies correlating serum vitamin D levels with markers of subclinical atherosclerosis have been conflicting. The aim of this study was to correlate serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] with carotid intima-media thickness (C-IMT) and conventio
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 26/02/2018
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12. Prevalence of and factors associated with antipsychotic polypharmacy in patients with serious mental illness: Findings from a cross-sectional study in an upper-middle-income country
Objective: The aim of our study was to examine the prevalence of and factors associated with antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) among patients with serious mental illness in the current South African health care context. Methods: We collected data on patient, illness, and treatment characteristics of patients discharged on one or more antipsychotic agents fr
Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 06/02/2017