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Institute for Social and Environmental Research – Nepal (ISER-N)

ISER-N is a premier research and development institute. ISER-N’s work focuses on evidence-based decision-making processes that build on high quality scientific research carried out by employing state-of-the-art, cutting-edge research methods for promoting informed policy decisions, identifying effective sustainable development initiatives, and strengthening democratic values. The institute adopts a three-pronged working approach that interlinks research, capacity building, and policy and program interventions as part of its effort to turn knowledge into practice.

Latest News and Announcement

August 27, 2023

News

New Publication: Pathways of association between husbands’ migration and me...

Abstract Background Labor migration practices among married men have brought changes in gender roles and expectations, creating both opportunities and barriers for their wives who stay behind. When husbands migrate, their wives can experience ma...

July 28, 2021

News

New publication: Perceived mental health, wellbeing and associated factors...

Background Poor mental health and illness among the working population have serious socioeconomic and public health consequences for both the individual and society/country. With a dramatic increase in work migration over the past decades, there is r...

July 28, 2021

News

New Publication: Husbands’ migration: increased burden on or more autonomy...

Migration of men has important influences on reshaping family and gender roles in left-behind wives. However, it is unclear whether husbands’ out-migration increases the burden on or creates autonomy for left-behind wives. Using new data from N...

Latest Research

Data

ISER-N in collaboration with universities and research organizations in Nepal and abroad has collected a large number of longitudinal panel and cross-sectional data on various topics. ISER-N has collected a wide range of data on population health (psychological and physical health), environment, population dynamics, family change, migration, education and social change. Moreover, most of the data are available for students, teachers, professors, and scholars in Nepal and throughout the world. The measurements themselves included survey data, ethnographic data, anthropometric, biomarkers, botanical counts, land use measures, and geographic information system data collection. The data are available in ISER-N office at Fulbari, Chitwan while one can also electronically access them from Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University for Michigan and UK Data Bank through the following link listed below.

Publications

Publication Type Publication Link Year
Presentations Adina Gurung, Dirgha Jibi Ghimire and Uttam Sharma. (2024 Nov 30). Association between Women’s Empowerment in Household Decision-Making and Social Media Use. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations Prem Pandit, Dirgha Ghimire, and Uttam Sharma. (2024, Nov.28). Teacher satisfaction with their job and its association with student learning performance among secondary schools in western Chitwan, Nepal POSTER. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations Jennifer Glick, Dirgha Ghimire, and Scott Yabiku. (2024 Nov 30). External Economic Shocks and Youth Migration Intentions in Nepal. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations Dirgha Ghimire. (2024, Nov. 29). Environmental Vulnerabilities and Urbanization, Chair. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations Lyman Stone. (2024, Nov. 29). Intergenerational Transmission of Fertility Attitudes and Behaviors in the Chitwan Valley. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations Uttam Sharma, Dirgha Ghimire and Emily Treleaven. (2024, Nov. 28). Exploring the Relationship between Birthweight and Father's International Migration Status in Nepal. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations Dirgha Ghimire. (2024, Nov.28). Social Change, Courtship Processes and Marital Quality in a Non-Western Setting. Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024
Presentations D Ghimire C. Mendes de Leon, E. Briceño, K. Langa, C. Mitchell, B. West1, U.Sharma, Abha. Sharma, U. Dhakal, and N. Adhikari. (2024, Nov. 28). Design and Methodology of Population-Based Dementia Assessment in Nepal: The Chitwan Valley Family Study- Study on Cognition and Aging in Nepal (CVFS-SCAN). Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. 2024

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ISER-N is a premier research and In decades, ISER-N has successfully maintained partnerships with various universities, research organizations, and researchers, both in Nepal and abroad. ISER-N is also connected to the respondents who share their thoughts and experiences in response to the questionnaire. It has collected a wide range of data on population health (psychological and physical health), environment, population dynamics, family change, migration, education, and social change for decades. ISER-N has always been open to various levels of collaboration and has been able to maintain a data repository helpful for many researchers. One may get involved in ISER-N in many ways. We also provide valuable training and support to researchers and scholars willing to conduct research in Chitwan Valley or Nepal.

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