Search Results - "Journal of Asian and African Studies"

Fear of COVID-19, Coronavirus Anxiety, COVID-19 Burnout, and Resilience: Examining Psychometric Properties of COVID-19 Burnout Scale in Urdu by Yıldırım, Murat, Ashraf, Farzana

“…This research examined the associations between resilience, fear of COVID-19, coronavirus anxiety and COVID-19 burnout. The study also aimed to validate the…”
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Informal Urban Governance in Africa: A Political Economy Perspective by Onyishi, Chinedu Josephine, Ejike-Alieji, Adaeze UP, Ajaero, Chukwuedozie Kelechukwu, Mbaegbu, Casmir Chukwuka, Ezeibe, Christian Chukwuebuka, Onyebueke, Victor Udemezue, Mbah, Peter Oluchukwu, Nzeadibe, Thaddeus Chidi

“…The outbreak and spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is probably the most serious global challenge since World War II. While research has paid…”
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The Potential of Chinhoyi as a Fast-Growing Secondary City in Addressing Urban Challenges in Zimbabwe by Matamanda, Abraham R., Mafuku, Shamiso H., Bhanye, Johannes I.

“…Chinhoyi in Zimbabwe is used as a case study to explore the potential of secondary cities in addressing urban challenges. This study is significant considering…”
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India’s Health Diplomacy as a Soft Power Tool towards Africa: Humanitarian and Geopolitical Analysis by Mol, Rajani, Singh, Bawa, Chattu, Vijay Kumar, Kaur, Jaspal, Singh, Balinder

“…India and Africa have been sharing a multidimensional relationship of cooperation and friendship since the ancient civilizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has…”
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Working From Home and the Triple Role of Women in the Context of COVID-19-Induced Lockdowns in Zimbabwe by Maviza, Gracsious, Thebe, Phillip

“…Based on the analysis of 20 in-depth interviews held with employed women in Zimbabwe, this paper uses Moser’s ‘triple role framework’ to make sense of how they…”
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Asset Portfolios in Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security: Lessons From Gokwe South District, Zimbabwe by Jaison, Chatsiwa, Reid, Memory, Simatele, Mulala Danny

“…Climate variability and change are projected to continue impacting many of the poor and small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to examine…”
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COVID-19 and Global Distributive Justice: ‘Health Diplomacy’ of India and South Africa for the TRIPS waiver by Singh, Bawa, Chattu, Vijay Kumar, Kaur, Jaspal, Mol, Rajni, Gauttam, Priya, Singh, Balinder

“…The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic had left heart-wrenching impacts on all facets of life in general and the availability, accessibility, and…”
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India’s Neighbourhood Vaccine Diplomacy During COVID-19 Pandemic: Humanitarian and Geopolitical Perspectives by Singh, Bawa, Singh, Sandeep, Singh, Balinder, Chattu, Vijay Kumar

“…In recent years, India has established itself as the world’s ‘pharmacy hub’, and this claim was proven once again when it delivered COVID-19 vaccines to its…”
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Gender and Disaster: The Impact of Natural Disasters on Violence Against Women in Nepal by Bradley, Tamsin, Martin, Zara, Upreti, Bishnu Raj, Subedu, Bashnu, Shrestha, Sumeera

“…In April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Gorkha district of Nepal. This was followed in May by a second earthquake. Nepal experienced another natural…”
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Suspecting the Figures: What Church Leaders Think About Government’s Commitment to Combating COVID-19 in Nigeria by Agbo, Uchechukwu M., Nche, George C.

“…Public trust in government can significantly determine the outcome of health policies in any society. Hence, studies have been gauging peoples’ level of trust…”
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Intra-Party Cohesion in Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party after Robert Mugabe by Zamchiya, Phillan

“…Some mainstream political scientists apply the trilogy of exit, voice and loyalty in studying intra-party cohesion. This approach applies more neatly in…”
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The Resilience of Female Sex Workers in the Wake of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe by Nyabeze, Kudzai, Jakaza, Tafadzwa Ngonidzashe, Chikoko, Witness, Mwapaura, Kudzai, Zvokuomba, Kwashirai

“…The paper interrogates the resilience of female sex workers in the wake of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe. The paper draws literature from global, regional and national…”
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The Psychological, Social, and Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Nepali Migrant Workers by Ghimire, Jiwnath, Nepal, Ratna Mani, Crowley, Julia, Ghimire, Dipesh, Guragain, Shyam

“…The global pandemic impacted Asian migrant workers disproportionately. During the first COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, Nepali migrant workers faced many…”
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COVID-19 and Street Vending in Tribal Areas: A Qualitative Analysis From Ground Zero—Aizawl, Mizoram, Northeast India by Lyngwa, Aayushi, Sahoo, Bimal Kishore

“…This study explores the impact of the COVID-19-induced economic crisis on tribal street vendors in Aizawl, India, using the framework of resilience theory. The…”
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Insecurity, Counterterrorism and the Use of Private Military and Security Companies in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study by Ike, Tarela Juliet, Jidong, Dung Ezekiel, Ike, Mieyebi Lawrence, Ayobi, Evangelyn Ebi

“…Insecurity and terrorism pose significant concerns in Nigeria. Yet, there is a paucity of research on citizens’ and private security providers’ (PSP)…”
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Social Networks of COVID-19 in South Korea by Yum, Seungil

“…This study explores social networks of COVID-19 in South Korea according to a multitude of geographical scales, regions, and topics. This study finds that key…”
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Understanding Political Participation From the Margins: The Perspectives of Migrant Slum Dwellers in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Yajalin, John Ebotui

“…This paper explores politics and political participation from the voices and perspectives of migrant slum dwellers in Agbogbloshie, the most populous migrant…”
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The Media and the Commemoration of Robert Mugabe’s Death through the Camera’s Lens by Tshuma, Lungile Augustine, Sibanda, Menelisi

“…This paper analyses the photographic representation of former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, with the aim of understanding memories that were produced…”
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Demolitions of Informal Business Structures in Harare, Zimbabwe Under the Guise of COVID-19 City Clean Up by Mwonzora, Gift

“…Recent research on the informal sector has devoted considerable attention in examining how informal traders have been affected by the coronavirus in different…”
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Differences in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response between South Korea and the United States: A Comparative Analysis of Culture and Policies by Song, Sooho, Choi, Yunhee

“…The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has varied across countries. Some countries controlled the virus relatively well, while others did not. In the United…”
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