Postharvest Practices and Farmers’ Knowledge in Managing Maize Pests in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Bongumusa Charles Gumede, Simon Kamande Kuria

“…This study aims to establish the pest management approach for pests of stored maize and determine the current control practices. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 77 smallholder farmers from 16 villages at King Sabata Dalindyebo local municipality in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. …”
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Practical Calling Approach for Exome Array-Based Genome-Wide Association Studies in Korean Population by Tae-Joon Park, Lyong Heo, Sanghoon Moon, Young Jin Kim, Ji Hee Oh, Sohee Han, Bong-Jo Kim

“…To address these shortcomings, we present a practical approach for accurate genotype calling using the Illumina Infinium HumanExome BeadChip. …”
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Fasting-Evoked En Route Hypoglycemia in Diabetes (FEEHD): An Overlooked Form of Hypoglycemia in Clinical Practice by Saleh Aldasouqi, Samia Mora, Gaurav Bhalla, Naveen Kakumanu, William Corser, George Abela, Mohammad Dlewati, Kathleen Estrada, Abdul Almounajed, Tarek Tabbaa, Jamal Hammoud, Cathy Newkirk

“…Our study shows a significant rate of occurrence of FEEHD in the real world (a clinical practice). FEEHD is especially dangerous, as patients often commute (drive) to and from the laboratory facility (potential risk of traffic accidents). …”
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Oral Hygiene Practices among Saudi Arabian Children and Its Relation to Their Dental Caries Status by M. F. A. Quadri, M. A. Shubayr, A. H. Hattan, S. A. Wafi, A. H. Jafer

“…The aim here is to survey the oral hygiene practices that are commonly followed by Arab children and to see its relationship with their dental caries status. …”
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Policy and practice implication of - and tools to address - mental health and psychosocial support needs in Sierra Leone by Alastair Ager, Rebecca Horn, Abdulai Bah, Abdulai Bah, Haja Wurie, Mohamed Samai, Mohamed Samai

“…This work has major policy and practice implications, and early evidence of uptake is noted. …”
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Dynamics of multiple sustainable agricultural intensification practices adoption: Application of the intertemporal multivariate probit model. by Ali Mohammed Oumer, Michael Burton, Menale Kassie

“…Second, the significant synergies and tradeoffs between the input-intensive and NRM practices underscore that these practices are highly compatible and, hence the importance of promoting technology packages. …”
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EXPANDING PREVENTION THROUGH DESIGN (PtD) IN PRACTICE: INNOVATION, CHANGE, AND A PATH FORWARD by John Gambatese, Alistair Gibb, Phil Bust, Michael Behm

“…The researchers conducted fourteen structured focus group interviews of six different professional communities in the United Kingdom (UK), where PtD is integrated in practice through regulation. Widespread and sustained implementation of PtD in practice reveals changes in attitudes towards worker safety, especially with regard to who can have a positive impact and should play a role, as well as improved communication, team integration, knowledge transfer, and design innovation. …”
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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

“…However, the potential effects of maternal exposure to intimate partner violence on breastfeeding practices are understudied, and the results of individual studies are inconsistent and conflicting. …”
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A human capability approach to transformative innovation policy. Theoretical insights and practical implications for directionality by Alejandra Boni, Diana Velasco, Bipashyee Ghosh

“…This paper explores how the Capability Approach (CA) can enhance the analysis and practical considerations of directionality within the TIP. …”
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Complementary tests in the assistance medical practice. Some useful considerations for the profes- sional formation of doctors. by Luis Alberto Corona Martínez

“…In spite of the present contradictions about the place lab tests have in the medical assistance, to ignore this kind of tests in the medical practice would not be a way to touch the topic bjectively. …”
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Practical Research on the Development of Physical Exercise and Physical Education Training Based on 5G Technology by Heqin Qing, Bowen Liu

“…This article was aimed at conducting research based on the practice of 5G technology to help physical exercise development and physical education training. …”
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From drawings to puppet shows: practical ways in teaching vocabulary to primary school EFL learners by Rizki Maulida Khasanah, Ali Burhan

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Forging the future of nanotechnology: embracing greener practices for a resilient today and a sustainable tomorrow by Ankita Rajendra Parab, Ayyagari Ramlal, Ayyagari Ramlal, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Sreeramanan Subramaniam

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Access to Specialist Gastroenterology Care in Canada: The Practice Audit in Gastroenterology (PAGE) Wait Times Program by David Armstrong, Alan NG Barkun, Ying Chen, Sandra Daniels, Roger Hollingworth, Richard H Hunt, Desmond Leddin

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Systematic review of infant and young child feeding practices in conflict areas: what the evidence advocates by Jai K Das, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Amna Rabbani, Zahra A Padhani, Faareha A Siddiqui

“…Studies were included if they discussed IYCF practices, barriers, programmes and guidelines to promote and improve IYCF practices. …”
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Investigative genetic genealogy practices warranting policy attention: Results of a modified policy Delphi. by Christi J Guerrini, Louiza Kalokairinou, Jill O Robinson, Whitney Bash Brooks, Stephanie M Fullerton, Sara Huston, Jacklyn Dahlquist, Diana Madden, Norah Crossnohere, Nicola Campoamor, John F P Bridges, Amy L McGuire

“…In two rounds of a modified policy Delphi, 31 participants prioritized nine IGG practices for policy attention. These top priority practices relate to: consent and notification; case eligibility and criteria; data management, privacy, and security; and governance and accountability. …”
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The leadership and supervisory practices of principals in public secondary schools of the State of Amhara, Ethiopia, as perceived by teachers by Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Demeke Wolie Ambaye

“… This study aimed at examining the leadership and supervisory practices of secondary school principals in the State of Amhara in view of teachers. …”
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Research and Practice on the Training Model of High-Skilled Talents for Intelligent Buildings in the Context of China’s Modernization by Li Xingqing, Wang Zhibing, Yang Runfeng, Yang Kai, Jin Minqi

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Quality Assessment of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management and Surgical Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence by Mario Vásquez-Peralta, Alison Simancas-Racines, Juan Marcos Parise-Vasco, Camila Montesinos-Guevara, Daniel Simancas-Racines

“…International Journal of Clinical Practice…”
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Practice and Barriers toward Breast Self-Examination among Palestinian Women in Gaza City, Palestine by Suha Baloushah, Waliu Jawula Salisu, Aymen Elsous, Maryam Muhammad Ibrahim, Fadia Jouda, Hanan Elmodallal, Zahra Behboodi Moghadam

“…Breast self-examination (BSE) is one of many first-line screening practices aimed at early detection and prevention of fatal outcomes of breast cancer. …”
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