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Read MoreEpisodes of populism have emerged lately in Africa as a viable electoral strategy. Amid the upward trend is the dimension of the populist strategy that amplifies the reactionary sentiments of China’s growing role and influence in the country for political ends.
Read MoreThe mobile phone has become an integral part of the everyday life of almost everyone in this world. Through the identification of differences in accessibility and use of technology including the mobile phone, a digital divide is seen to be emerging, and what is of great concern is the emergence of a digital gender divide.
Read MoreThe Indian food culture, known for its longstanding history of cultural exchanges among various groups, is one of the highly reflective artefacts of the Indian culture and sub-cultures.
Read MoreIn today’s world, patients have multiple choices in terms of adopting any health system for being healthy. Medical systems are generally divided into two major categories: science-based, modern medicine and alternative medicines.
Read MoreOne of the most discussed issues of the twenty-first century is the rise of China. Because of its unprecedented economic growth, China’s economic rise is considered a very rare event in the history of the world economy
Read MoreIndian society is one of the most unequal societies of the world and is divided into different social hierarchies of caste, class, religion, etc. Caste is a determinant of power, economic inequality, poverty, and discrimination in contemporary India. When it comes to women, they face the dual burden of discrimination, first gender-based and, second, caste-based.
Read MoreThis article examines the Bangladeshi state schemes to make its population ‘legible’. The Information and Communication Technology Act developed into the Digital Security Act and was implemented under the framework of digital Bangladesh. These acts attempt to control the ‘virtual streets’ of Bangladesh.
Read MoreThis interview focuses primarily on the mental health needs of children in care and, with this objective, has been divided into three sections: exploring institutional care, family and community-based care, and the context in South Asia, respectively.
Read MoreIndia has arrived on the world stage. In the last three decades, India’s large and rapidly expanding economy coupled with its huge population and its nuclear powers captured international attention and enhanced the image of India with a profound change.
Read MoreSelf-help groups (SHG) play a significant role in transforming the rural economy. Its unprecedented growth helps the resurgence of the weaker section of society in terms of outreach, social position, and sustainability. Among different SHGs, ‘Kudumbashree’ of Kerala constitute the largest women SHGs in India.
Read MorePopulation ageing is now a daunting challenge across the globe. In the last few decades, enormous advancement in medical science, coupled with a sharp decline in fertility, has accentuated the share of the elderly population and created the problem of population ageing. Compared to the developed world, the demographic transition is more challenging for the Asian countries like China and India because of the huge population size and inadequate social security system for the elderly citizens.
Read MoreLeading multinationals such as Alibaba, Lenovo, LG Corporation, Mitsubishi, Nestlé, Tata Motors and Tesco use customer value strategies to build rational and emotional bonds with their target markets. As Amazon Prime demonstrates, demanding customers want the best products and services, and they want them now! In fact, Amazon is the world’s second-most admired company after Apple.
Read MoreEmpirical studies over the last two decades have established that financial sector development (FSD) is an important factor for economic growth besides the existing capital stock and labour. The degree of FSD is represented by financial deepening that is often reflected in the financialization of savings through the spread of financial institutions led by commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, and others.
Read MoreThe terms Internet Finance, Financial Technology and Digital Finance are almost similar in meaning and are used interchangeably in China and around the world. Here the term digital financial service (DFS) is used to mean all the financial elements or services accomplished by technological innovation.
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The term “domestic violence” includes a broad range of violent acts committed by one member of a family or household against another. It often refers to the mistreatment of a child or spouse, and includes not only physical harm but also threats and verbal, psychological, and sexual abuse.1 The relationship of the abuser to the victim is the key distinction between other assault crimes and domestic violence.
Read MoreIn this special issue, the Guest Editors begin by discussing the need for research about services and supports for older adults with severe disabilities and their families. As individuals with severe disabilities are living longer lives, it is critical to closely examine needed services and supports. For the first time, individuals with severe disabilities are outliving their parents.
Read MoreThe Internet has completely revolutionized our world as we know it. Everything we could possibly need is at the tip of our fingers. Whatever answer you may seek is often readily available by typing in a few key terms into a search engine like Google or a research database like PubMed. Research habits shift as new generations enter the workforce, and now many researchers and clinicians alike prefer to locate relevant studies online.
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