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Navigating hostility: digital and social strategies among young men who have sex with men in Southern Nigeria
Ayodele, Austin A.; Oyedeji, Jonathan Kehinde; Ogunsemoyin, Olubusayo (Taylor and Francis, 2026)
In Nigeria, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men face a challenging socio-legal environment characterised by criminal laws and moral restrictions, which impact their health, identity, and sense of belonging. Findings from this study of young men who have sex with men illustrate how they navigate such restrictions through both digital and social means. Reflexive thematic analysis grounded in queer theory and social identity theory was used to analyse data from in-depth interviews with 30 men who have sex with men aged 18 to 29 from five southern states, complemented by non-participant observation. Findings highlight the pivotal role of digital platforms in managing visibility, developing peer support, and sustaining community ties. Offline social spaces proved vital for reinforcing shared identity and offering emotional and material support. Socioeconomic challenges and erotic capital influenced participation and resource access within social networks. Rather than understanding all men who have sex with men in Nigeria as powerless and vulnerable, the study emphasises their active role in negotiating sex, sexuality, health and survival in a restrictive social context. Findings deepen understanding of how digital engagement and community solidarity can bolster health and well-being in a deeply conservative environment.
Sodium-oxide fluxed slag design, phase chemistry and thermochemistry calculations for aluminium recycling from aluminothermic reduction of manganese ore
Coetsee, Theresa; De Bruin, Frederik Johannes (MDPI, 2026-06-20)
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Supramolecular architecture modulated by positional isomerism : synthesis, structure, and fluorescence properties of ionic systems containing 1,8-Naphthalimide derivatives and tetrahalometallate anions
Beebeejaun-Boodoo, B.M. Parveen; Kleine, Tatjana (American Chemical Society, 2026-05-13)
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On some minimal linear codes invariant under the Chevalley group F4 (2)
Rodrigues, Bernardo Gabriel; Saeidi, Amin (Springer, 2026)
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South Africa as a geopolitical hub for migration and international student mobility
Sehoole, Molatlhegi Trevor Chika; Lee, Jenny J. (Association for Higher Education Studies, 2020-12-30)
This paper examines the rise of higher education within geopolitical hubs, based on the case of South Africa. South Africa has strategic geographic, economic and political features that contribute to its emergence as a geopolitical hub. This paper discusses the concept of a geopolitical hub in the South African context based on three focus areas: (1) transport, trade and tourism; (2) global and regional multilateral organisations; (3) peace and political stability; and (4) regional agreements. As we will explore, all these aspects have direct implications for international student mobility.