Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2023
Abstract
This
study
investigates
the
underlying
factors
driving
rural-to-urban
migration
among
street
children
in
Dhaka,
Bangladesh,
within
framework
of
globalization.
Drawing
on
conceptual
lenses
Bauman,
Standing,
and
Galtung,
this
research
examines
complexities
interconnections
influencing
movement
vulnerable
to
urban
areas.
Employing
qualitative
methodologies,
including
informal
in-depth
interviews,
and,
focus
group
discussions,
uncovers
multifaceted
challenges
faced
by
children,
food
insecurity,
inadequate
shelter,
restricted
access
education
healthcare,
compromised
health
conditions.
The
findings
underscore
significance
family
conflicts,
economic
instability,
political
influences,
environmental
adversities
as
primary
drivers
pushing
from
rural
origins
streets.
Moreover,
highlights
severe
vulnerabilities
experienced
manifesting
their
limited
fundamental
rights
basic
services.
scarcity
suitable
resources
social
support
contributes
marginalized
status,
leaving
them
exposed
exploitation
societal
neglect.
As
a
critical
outcome,
underscores
pressing
need
for
comprehensive
interventions
that
address
root
causes
safeguard
well-being
children.
Given
its
focused
analysis
offers
unique
insights
into
specific
setting.
E3S Web of Conferences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
453, С. 01040 - 01040
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
The
future
of
Water,
Sanitation,
and
Hygiene
(WASH)
entails
a
combination
urgent
difficulties
unparalleled
prospects.
In
the
pursuit
achieving
universal
access
to
clean
water
sanitation,
together
with
promotion
sanitary
practises,
innovation
has
emerged
as
crucial
driver
for
sustainable
advancement
within
global
society.
present
study,
entitled
“Flowing
Futures:
Innovations
in
Sustainable
Provision
Hygiene,”
examines
ever-changing
terrain
WASH
by
examining
novel
approaches,
ultimate
goal
visualising
which
all
individuals
have
equal
fair
these
essential
human
entitlements.
This
study
focuses
on
convergence
(Water,
Hygiene)
technology,
emphasising
advancements
purification,
sanitation
infrastructure,
interventions
targeting
behaviour
change.
investigates
impact
recent
improvements
data
analytics,
remote
sensing,
smart
infrastructure
monitoring
management
resources.
These
technological
developments
potential
significantly
improve
efficiency
enable
prompt
response
during
times
crisis.
Also,
initiative
known
Futures”
places
significant
emphasis
importance
community-led
strategies,
acknowledging
that
establishment
solutions
is
contingent
upon
local
empowerment
active
participation.
many
case
studies
from
different
geographical
areas,
demonstrating
effects
participatory
programmes
communities
assume
responsibility
their
water,
hygiene
services.
initiatives
also
promote
sense
stewardship
towards
environment.
Environmental Challenges,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14, С. 100865 - 100865
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
paper
presents
an
analytical
risk
assessment
of
heavy
metals
(HMs)
in
twenty-three
rivers
and
two
typical
lakes
across
five
different
provinces
Nepal.
The
study
examines
their
effects
on
humans
varying
age
groups
ecological
systems
using
indexes
such
as
Hazard
Index
(HI),
Cancer
(CI),
hazard
quotient
(HQ).
human
health
reveals
that
female
children
are
the
most
vulnerable
to
metal
risks,
followed
by
male
children,
adults,
adults.
Notably,
Co,
Pb,
Cd,
As,
Cr,
Cu
present
substantially
high
non-carcinogenic
risks
for
all
adults
with
HI
values
ranging
from
1
more
than
100.
However,
this
is
confined
only
(both
female)
Mn
Ni.
HMs
Ni,
Pb
have
a
very
carcinogenic
some
(CI
>
1.00E-3).
Concerning
risk,
HQ
found
be
significantly
above
permissible
limit
order
Cu>Cd>Pb>Fe>Zn>Co>Ni>Mn.
Furthermore,
integration
various
treatment
technologies
would
enhance
effectiveness
eliminating
polluted
river
water,
ensuring
water
becomes
suitable
irrigation
other
purposes.
identified
priority
controlling
factors
potential
remediation
can
provide
valuable
insights
policymakers
making
informed
decisions
concerning
safety
system.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(2)
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2023
Abstract
Informed
by
decades
of
literature,
water
interventions
increasingly
deploy
“gender‐sensitive”
or
even
“gender
transformative”
approaches
that
seek
to
redress
the
disproportionate
harms
women
face
from
insecurity.
These
efforts
recognize
role
gendered
social
norms
and
unequal
power
relations
but
often
focus
narrowly
on
differences
dynamics
between
cisgender
(cis)
men
women.
This
approach
renders
less
visible
ways
living
with
insecurity
can
differentially
affect
all
individuals
through
gender,
sexuality,
linked
intersecting
identities.
Here,
we
first
share
a
conceptual
toolkit
explains
gender
as
fluid,
negotiated,
diverse
beyond
cis‐binary.
Using
this
starting
point,
then
review
what
is
known
be
theorized
current
identifying
limited
observations
water‐insecure
communities
identify
examples
contexts
where
mechanisms
(such
norms)
differentiate
experiences
insecurity,
such
elevating
risks
stigma,
physical
harm,
psychological
distress.
We
apply
consider
expanded
include
transgender,
non‐binary,
sexual
diversity
deepen,
nuance
expand
key
thematics
for
research.
Reconceptualizing
in
these
widens
theoretical
possibilities,
changes
how
collect
data,
imagines
new
possibilities
effective
just
interventions.
article
categorized
under:
Human
Water
>
Value
Engineering
Water,
Health,
Sanitation
Imagined
Represented
Methods
H2Open Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(2), С. 222 - 242
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Rapid
urbanization
has
caused
a
worldwide
increase
in
the
discharge
of
wastewater
effluent.
Although
Nepal
noteworthy
history
management,
progress
this
field
been
hindered
by
persistent
issues.
These
problems
encompass
insufficient
sewer
coverage,
deficient
treatment
and
sludge
disposal
facilities,
inadequate
infrastructure,
lack
coherent
institutional
frameworks,
comprehensive
planning.
This
review
provides
glimpse
into
Nepal's
current
urban
landscape
while
also
offering
concise
historical
overview
its
management
trends.
The
study
gathered
data,
information
from
government
organizations,
as
well
related
research,
articles,
reports
1999
to
2023.
Our
findings
reveal
that
more
than
85%
households
rely
on
onsite
sanitation,
with
limited
access
septage
facilities.
ratio
generation
is
disconcertingly
low,
further
emphasized
concentration
centralized
plants
capital
city.
low
underscores
inadequacy
existing
system
novice
approaches
government,
which
contribute
poor
sewerage
facilities
Nepal.
unequivocally
highlights
imperative
need
for
functional
hierarchy
emphasizing
local
communities,
substantial
changes
resource
allocation,
governance
practices,
technical
infrastructure.
Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
104(7), С. e41535 - e41535
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
This
review
explores
the
integration
of
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
into
healthcare
organizations
in
conflict
zones,
with
a
specific
focus
on
emergent
models
aimed
at
improving
population
health.
The
primary
objective
is
to
examine
how
innovative
approaches
such
as
telemedicine,
mobile
health
clinics,
and
community
worker
initiatives
can
be
aligned
SDG
targets,
thereby
enhancing
outcomes
conflict-affected
regions.
focuses
important
areas
concern
which
encompasses
technology,
infrastructure,
engagement,
social/psychological
factors.
Particularly,
strategies
existing
technologies
electronic
records
applications,
systems
community-based
interventions,
integrating
mental
services
are
highlighted.
Other
focal
points
include
advancing
better
water,
sanitation
hygienic
practices,
water
resource
management,
other
alternative
financing
mechanisms,
public–private
partnerships.
Integrating
these
closely
linked
active
participation
international,
local
governments,
affected
communities
their
effective
implementation.
highlights
need
for
monitoring
evaluation
assess
intervention
effectiveness
advocacy
efforts
ensure
that
interventions
supported
advocated
by
international
creating
successful
towards
post
settings.
Journal of Biosocial Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Abstract
Despite
significant
public
health
investments,
rural
India’s
sanitation
challenges
persist,
raising
questions
about
effective
intervention
strategies.
This
study
investigates
the
influence
of
participation
in
social
schemes
on
household
behaviours,
specifically
toilet
adoption
and
soap
usage.
Using
panel
data
from
India
Human
Development
Survey
(2004–05
2011–12),
a
Linear
Probability
Model
with
Propensity
Score
Matching
is
employed
to
address
potential
selection
bias.
Results
indicate
that
scheme
increases
by
45.5%
usage
13.8%,
effects
varying
socio-economic
status,
demographic
characteristics,
local
infrastructure.
Particularly
strong
impacts
are
observed
among
historically
disadvantaged
communities,
suggesting
can
effectively
reduce
inequities.
The
spillover
effect
indicates
these
interventions
may
catalyse
broader
hygiene
behaviour
changes.
findings
highlight
value
improving
practices
offer
insights
for
future
programme
design.
Environmental Health Insights,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
The
scarcity
of
safe
drinking
water
affects
individuals
living
in
low
income
areas,
increasing
their
vulnerability
to
waterborne
diseases.
This
study
aimed
investigate
the
relationship
between
socio-economic
factors,
handling
practices
and
microbial
quality
Kitwe
District,
Zambia.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
among
215
households
using
a
semi-structured
questionnaire
along
with
microbiological
analysis
samples
during
dry
wet
season.
total
44
(per
season)
from
point
use
16
source
were
analyzed
for
pH,
temperature,
residual
chlorine,
coliforms,
Escherichia
coli.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
associations
practices,
quality.
prevalence
coli
contamination
61.3%
season
77.3%
Key
factors
associated
household
included,
monthly
income,
education
level,
family
size,
season,
storage
container
design,
withdrawal
method,
covering
containers,
treatment
hand
washing
soap.
Notably,
that
used
narrow-mouthed
containers
(AOR
=
0.090,
0.014-0.580),
covered
0.113,
0.014-0.889),
practiced
0.120,
0.022-0.656)
showed
significantly
reduced
risks
E.
contamination.
findings
highlight
importance
proper
improving
To
enhance
safety
reduce
water-related
diseases,
targeted
interventions
should
focus
on
educating
communities
about
effective
water.
Furthermore,
addressing
access
are
essential
mitigating
low-income
areas.
