How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries: Open access journals come with hidden costs. rvlsoft/ShutterstockThe rise of open access publishing should be applauded. Scientific research and literature should be made available to everyone, with no cost to the reader. But there’s a catch: nothing is actually free and someone has to pay. The open access model … [Read more...] about How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries | The Conversation
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Access to education isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right – Mzwandile inspires a new generation of learners
Access to education isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right – Mzwandile inspires a new generation of learners: Mzwandile Harmans Raised by his aunt and uncle after his parents passed away at a young age, Mzwandile Harmans attended a poor school in Cala, the heart of the rural Eastern Cape. It was his matric year; but with limited resources at Masikhuthale Public Secondary … [Read more...] about Access to education isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right – Mzwandile inspires a new generation of learners
How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa | The Conversation
How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa: Global evidence suggests that alcohol advertisements increase adolescents’ favourable attitudes towards drinking. ShutterstockPublic health research suggests that concerns about alcohol advertising and accessibility warrant strong regulatory action. Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of … [Read more...] about How easy access to alcohol, and adverts, affect women in South Africa | The Conversation
Why improving access to surgery in childbirth makes economic sense | The Conversation
Why improving access to surgery in childbirth makes economic sense: Pregnant women waiting to see a doctor at a hospital in Uganda. ShutterstockMaternal mortality remains high around the world, with more than 303,000 women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or shortly afterwards. The majority (99%) of these deaths occur in developing countries. More than half of these deaths are … [Read more...] about Why improving access to surgery in childbirth makes economic sense | The Conversation
Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here’s how to improve their access | The Conversation
Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here's how to improve their access: Many children don't receive the treatment they deserve. ShutterstockMillions of children throughout Africa don’t have access to justice that’s needed to realise their rights. Simply put, they don’t receive the treatment they deserve as victims, witnesses, children with welfare needs, children … [Read more...] about Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here’s how to improve their access | The Conversation
