Prevalence of hemoglobinopathies using high-performance liquid chromatography as diagnostic tool in anemic patients of tertiary care center of Western India by Virender Singh, Amit Kumar Biswas, Ajay Kumar Baranwal, Bhushan Asthana, Tejpal Dahiya

“…CONTEXT: Hemoglobinopathies are the most common heterogeneous group of monogenetic disorder in the world and its prevalence varies with geographical regions. India is developing country and many studies show a significant burden of hemoglobinopathies in India. …”
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Pooled prevalence and subgroup variations of Tetralogy of Fallot among children and adolescents with congenital heart defect in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-ana... by Biniam Endale Geleta, Abay Mulu

“…<h4>Conclusions and future implications</h4>The prevalence of Tetralogy of Fallot observed was found considerably higher compared to global estimate and reports of developed countries. In a subgroup analysis based on the geographic region, a surprisingly high prevalence was reported across all regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Nutritive value of cattle manure vermicast and its effect on in vitro ruminal gas production by Aminu Nasiru, Abdul Razak Alimon, Norli Ismail, Mahamad Hakimi Ibrahim

“…Introduction The use of non-conventional feedstuffs is gaining recognition especially in developing countries. Ensiled cattle manure with other feedstuffs has been used in ruminant feeding. …”
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Farmers’ Perceptions of Mexican Bean Weevil, Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boheman), and Pest Management Practices in Southern Ethiopia by Tariku Mesele, Kumela Dibaba, Esayas Mendesil

“…., is one of the most important sources of protein in Ethiopia and other developing countries. However, the Mexican bean weevil, Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boheman), is a major constraint of stored common bean that causes qualitative and quantitative losses. …”
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Factors Associated with Anemia among People Living with HIV/AIDS Taking ART in Ethiopia by Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin, Tadesse Bedada Haye

“…However, there is little insight regarding factors affecting anemia among HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Objective. This study aimed at investigating factors affecting anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS taking ART drug at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. …”
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Effect of inter-personal communication on cervical cancer knowledge and prevention among women in Rural Bengaluru, India by Garima Kumari, H R Raveendra Reddy, Nivedita B M

“…In 2012, 528,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed globally, 85% of which were in less developed countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia (including India) and Central and South American countries. …”
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Transformer Outage Contingency in the Southern Interconnected Grid of Cameroon Based on Dynamic Power Flow Simulation by Chu Donatus Iweh, Wirnkar Basil Nsanyuy, Nde Donatus Nguti, Emmanuel Tanyi

“…A major contribution of this paper is the use of four scalar indices to classify the critical elements in the grid of a developing country. The initial load flow simulation of the network showed that 12 nodes had under voltages, while 3 transformers and one transmission line were overloaded. …”
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE IN OLAMABORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE by Silas Joshua, Blessing Omahas

“… Women play a critical role in agricultural growth in developing countries, men and women smallholder farmers – even within the same household – often have different needs and priorities and experience different constraints in their access to agricultural resources and decision-making power. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials from Waste Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Waste Window Glass by Biruk Gedif Worku, Tessera Alemneh Wubieneh

“…After primary uses of the plastic product, most developing countries like Ethiopia are facing a shortage of postconsumer disposal waste sites and it became a very serious problem on environmental pollution due to its nonbiodegradable nature. …”
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Outcomes of Children and Adolescents Admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya by Sophie Nyaombe Musoma, Anjumanara Omar, Beatrice Chepngeno Mutai, Paul Laigong

“…Overall mortality in children with DKA varies from 3.4% to 13.4% in developing countries. There is a need to understand outcomes among children with DKA in sub-Saharan African countries. …”
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Prevalence of S. mansoni Infection and Associated Risk Factors among School Children in Guangua District, Northwest Ethiopia by Belaynesh Tazebew, Denekew Temesgen, Mastewal Alehegn, Desalew Salew, Molalign Tarekegn

“…It causes morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of S. mansoni infection and associated risk factors among two schools of Guangua district, northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among University Students in Hodeida Province, Yemen by Abdullah Ahmed Al-alimi, Salem Bashanfer, Mohammed Abdo Morish

“…Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common types of nutritional anemia in the worldwide and considered a major public health problem in developing countries especially in Yemen. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors of IDA among apparently healthy Yemeni students at Hodeida University. …”
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International Scope of Emergency Ultrasound: Barriers in Applying Ultrasound to Guide Central Line Placement by Providers in Nairobi, Kenya by Fareen Zaver, Keith Boniface, Benjamin Wachira, Grace Wanjiku, Hamid Shokoohi

“…While ultrasound (US) use for internal jugular central venous catheter (CVC) placement is standard of care in North America, most developing countries have not adopted this practice. Previous surveys of North American physicians have identified lack of training and equipment availability as the most important barriers to the use of US. …”
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High Prevalence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in Ready-to-Eat Artisanal Pork Sausages Sold at Food Outlets in Quindío, Colombia by Elizabeth Jaramillo-Bedoya, Liliana Janeth Flórez-Elvira, Iván Darío Ocampo-Ibáñez

“…Although Colombian legislation establishes sanitary and safety requirements for meat production, the presence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in artisanal sausages remains a persistent public health threat in developing countries.…”
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Anemia among Women Who Visit Bost Hospital for Delivery in Helmand Province, Afghanistan by Zabihullah Anwary, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Wali Mohammad Wyar, Abdul Wahed Wasiq, Khushhal Farooqi

“…In developed and developing countries, the number of pregnant women who become anemic ranges between 18% and 56%, respectively. …”
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Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger by Tinawaen Tambol, Emmanuel K. Derbile, Moussa Soulé

“…The achievements of Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 8, 12 and 13 in developing countries rely on utilising Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies (CSAT) to address climate change, youth unemployment and food insecurity. …”
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Association between physical activity levels and stroke risk among Chinese adults aged 45 and over based on CHARLS by Changjun Jiang, Tianhong Chen, Jianfeng Xiang, Yiqun Pang

“…Abstract Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in developing countries, and China bears the largest global burden of stroke. …”
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Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization Schedule: A Study among Children Attending Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya by Esther Cheptanui Muathe, Mary Kamau, Eve Rajula

“…Existing literature indicate that there is an increase in nonadherence to immunization schedule in developing countries, and therefore, there is an increased demand to improve adherence to immunization schedule. …”
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Ficus carica and Sizigium cumini Regulate Glucose and Lipid Parameters in High-Fat Diet and Streptozocin-Induced Rats by El-Shaimaa A. Arafa, Waseem Hassan, Ghulam Murtaza, Manal Ali Buabeid

“…Obesity linked diabetes, popularly known as diabesity, has been viewed as a direct product of the modern lifestyle in both developed and developing countries, and its increased prevalence is seen as a major threat to public health globally. …”
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Green awakening: The rising influence of minority shareholders And ESG in shaping China's sustainable future by Shanshan Yue, Norkhairul Hafiz Bajuri, Guang Ye, Farid Ullah

“…Additionally, results using international ESG standards highlight the suitability of local standards for developing countries. Regional analysis reveals heterogeneity in the effectiveness of ESG ratings across China, with the strongest effects observed in the middle region, where ESG ratings act more like a regulatory tool, pushing corporate actions to align with sustainability goals. …”
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