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Discrimination by microcredit officers: Theory and evidence on disability in Uganda
2015
This paper studies the relationship between a microfinance institution (MFI) and its loan officers when officers discriminate against a particular group of micro-entrepreneurs. Using survey data from Uganda, we provide evidence that loan officers are more biased than other employees against disabled micro-entrepreneurs. In line with the evidence, we build an agency model of a non-profit MFI and a biased loan officer in charge of granting loans. Since incentive schemes are costly and the MFI's budget is limited, the MFI faces a trade-off between combating discrimination and granting loans. We show that the optimal incentive premium is a non-decreasing function of the MFI's budget. Moreover, …
When Financial Economics Influences Physics: The Role of Econophysics
2018
This paper aims at analyzing the unexpected influence of Financial economics on Physics. The rise of Econophysics, a fundamentally new approach in finance, suggests that the influence between the two disciplines becomes less unilateral than in the past. Methodological debates emerging in Econophysics led physicists to acknowledge that dealing with financial complex systems contributed to a wider modelling of their field. The approach of econophysicists suggests that physicists might try to conceptualize physical phenomena by integrating elements they faced with in Financial economics, and more generally in Economics. Surprisingly, many of econophysicists’ argumentations have some methodolog…
Latvijas Universitātes un Tallinas Universitātes krievu studentu piedalīšanās Latvijas un Igaunijas informatīvajā telpā
2019
Maģistra darbā tiek prezentēta jauna perspektīva par krievu studentu integrāciju Igaunijā un Latvijā, izvērtējot veidus, kādos viņi piedalās un tiek iesaistīti igauņu un latviešu valodas informācijas vidē. Padomju Savienības sabrukums izraisīja milzīgas pārmaiņas abu valstu sabiedrībā, un universitāšu studenti ir vieni no pirmajiem šo valstu iedzīvotājiem, kuri pilnībā izauguši, socializējušies un tapuši izglītoti atjaunotās neatkarības laikā. Darbā ir izmantota zinātniskā literatūra par nacionālo identitāti, informācijas vidi, kā arī sociolingvistisko un etnokulturālo situāciju Latvijā un Igaunijā. Tāpat, tika veiktas intervijas ar krievu studentiem Tallinas Universitātē un Latvijas Univer…
A defense of the moral and legal right to secede
2021
We defend the moral and legal right to secede in accordance with plebiscitary theory. Our paper has three main goals. First, by offering a schematic characterization of plebiscitary theory, the main arguments in its favour (and the main objections to them), we contribute to clarify the structure of this complex debate. Second, we stress the point that, if the moral right to secede is established, the resistance for its inclusion into positive law is unjustified. Finally, by addressing old and new objections to plebiscitary theory, we hope to make a compelling case for a wider recognition of secessionist rights.
Minorities in Ukraine in the Context of European Standards
2014
Linguistic, geographic and genetic isolation: a collaborative study of Italian populations
2014
Summary - The animal and plant biodiversity of the Italian territory is known to be one of the richest in the Mediterranean basin and Europe as a whole, but does the genetic diversity of extant human populations show a comparable pattern? According to a number of studies, the genetic structure of Italian populations retains the signatures of complex peopling processes which took place from the Paleolithic to modern era. Although the observed patterns highlight a remarkable degree of genetic heterogeneity, they do not, however, take into account an important source of variation. In fact, Italy is home to numerous ethnolinguistic minorities which have yet to be studied systematically. Due to …
Effectiveness of patient-targeted interventions to promote cancer screening among ethnic minorities: A systematic review
2016
Abstract Background Cancer is a major public health problem due to its incidence, morbidity and mortality. A large proportion of cancer cases and deaths could be prevented through the implementation of cancer screening programmes. However, there are social inequalities in patient access to these programmes, especially in underserved communities and minority populations. Objective To identify, characterise and analyse the effectiveness of patient-targeted healthcare interventions to promote cancer screening programmes in ethnic minorities. Methods A comprehensive search of bibliographic databases was conducted. The results of our systematic review were reported in accordance with the PRISMA …
Schlesien als Brücke - aber wohin? Vielfache Dimensionen einer äußerst beliebten Metapher
2020
Artykuł prezentuje różnorodne aspekty użycia metafory pomostu w odniesieniu do Śląska, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem Górnego Śląska. Region ten jest przedstawiany metaforycznie jako pomost pomiędzy Polską a Niemcami oraz mieszkańcami obu krajów. Szczególna rola w tworzeniu tych więzi przypada mniejszości niemieckiej, która jest częstokroć określana jako pomost. Metafora ta jest rozszerzana o kolejne płaszczyzny znaczeniowe, jak np. pomost do Europy czy pomost między narodami. Autorka zauważa jednak, że Śląsk nie jest jedynym regionem pretendującym do bycia pomostem. Także inne europejskie miasta, regiony, jak i całe państwa chcą być postrzegane w tej roli.
Health Inequities in LGBT People and Nursing Interventions to Reduce Them: A Systematic Review.
2021
Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people present poorer mental and physical health results compared to the heterosexual and cisgender population. There are barriers in the healthcare system that increase these health inequities. Objective: To synthesise the available evidence on how nurses can intervene in reducing health inequities in LGBT people, identifying their specific health needs and describing their experiences and perceptions of the barriers they face in the healthcare system. Methods: Systematic review. Between March and April 2021, a bibliographic search was carried out in the Cuiden, LILACS, PubMed, Dialnet, SciELO, Trip Database, and Web of Science dat…
Intersecciones críticas. Experiencias y estrategias desde la museología y el feminismo gitano, bajo el prisma del covid-19 = Critical Intersections. …
2020
La pandemia de 2020 enfrentó las áreas que tratan la memoria desde los márgenes con la necesidad de transformar sus experiencias en estrategias con potencial de futuro. El artículo busca reflejar la intersección entre dos campos de acción cultural comprometida: el de algunos museos valencianos y el de las asociaciones de mujeres gitanas, vistas también desde el ámbito local. El objeto de nuestro análisis son dos vertientes de la actuación cultural emancipadora: las experiencias, fenómenos a menudo caóticos y coyunturales, y las estrategias razonadas, que unen prácticas del conocimiento crítico hasta ahora no contiguas. El estado de alarma definió estas ramas estratégicas como inclusión digi…