Methods for measuring body composition in Zambian adolescents living with HIV. by Suzanne Filteau, Molly Chisenga, Cassandra Namunkonda, Cynthia Mukwasi-Kahari, Lackson Kasonka, Victoria Simms, Celia L Gregson, Jonathan C Wells

“…We estimated body composition of 420 perinatally HIV-infected Zambian adolescents, aged 11-19 years, using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and anthropometry: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and subscapular and suprailiac skinfolds. …”
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Past and present foodscapes of a traditional fermented milk, mabisi, in three Zambian regions. by Taonga Chirwa-Moonga, Elise F Talsma, Himoonga Bernard Moonga, Bas J Zwaan, Sijmen E Schoustra, Wilfred Dolfsma

“…Production and consumption practices of traditional healthy foods, such as the Zambian traditional fermented milk mabisi, evolve over generations, a process influenced by the foodscape they are embedded in. …”
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Development of a public road works contract management framework for the Zambian construction industry by Lutangu Munga, Balimu Mwiya

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Anthropometrics Analysis of Mental Foramen and Accessory Mental Foramen in Zambian Adult Human Mandibles by Balakrishnan Subramanian, Severine N. Anthony, Lumamba Mubbunu, Chitinti Hachombwa, Majuto S. Mlawa, Mudhihiri M. Majambo, Rajab M. Sasi

“…The study aimed at evaluating anthropometrics of MF and AMF in Zambian adult human mandibles and it was cleared for ethics from TDRC Ethics Review Committee (Reg. …”
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Plasma Fatty Acids in Zambian Adults with HIV/AIDS: Relation to Dietary Intake and Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Christopher K. Nyirenda, Edmond K. Kabagambe, John R. Koethe, James N. Kiage, Benjamin H. Chi, Patrick Musonda, Meridith Blevins, Claire N. Bosire, Michael Y. Tsai, Douglas C. Heimburger

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Ng’angas – Zambian Healers-Diviners and their Relationship with Pentecostal Christianity: The Intermingling of Pre-Christian Beliefs and Christianity by Agnieszka Podolecka and Austin M. Cheyeka

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Challenges and Economic Implications in the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from the Zambian Experience by Y. Sinkala, M. Simuunza, D. U. Pfeiffer, H. M. Munang’andu, M. Mulumba, C. J. Kasanga, J. B. Muma, A. S. Mweene

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Identifying biomarkers for epilepsy after cerebral malaria in Zambian children: rationale and design of a prospective observational study by Bo Zhang, Archana A Patel, Gretchen L Birbeck, Maitreyi Mazumdar, Suzanna Mwanza, Rosemary Nyirongo, Dixon Berejena, Joseph Kasolo, Tina Mwale, Violet Nambeye, Kafula Lisa Nkole, Nfwama Kawatu, Alexander Rotenberg

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Clinical, immune and genetic risk factors of malaria-associated acute kidney injury in Zambian children: A study protocol. by Chisambo Mwaba, Sody Munsaka, David Mwakazanga, David Rutagwerae, Owen Ngalamika, Suzanna Mwanza, Mignon McCulloch, Evans Mpabalwani

“…This study aims to determine the clinical, immune, and genetic correlates of risk to AKI in Zambian children admitted with malaria. In addition, we intend to assess a modified renal angina index (mRAI), kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and soluble urokinase receptor (suPAR), when done on the first day of admission, for the ability to predict AKI two days later (day 3) in children admitted with malaria.…”
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Characterization and DNA barcoding of Zambian plant species used as inoculum in the traditional fermentation of Munkoyo; a cereal-based beverage by Mubonda Kalumbilo, David Chuba, Agripina Banda, Eddy J. Smid, Sijmen E. Schoustra, Gerlinde B. De Deyn

“…The present study sought to identify the Zambian plant species used as an inoculum in Munkoyo fermentation and to characterize the soil in which they occur. …”
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MINISTERIAL FORMATION FOR SERVICE: INTEGRATIVE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AT JUSTO MWALE UNIVERSITY, ZAMBIA by D.T. Banda, L. Banda, M. Blok, M. Naidoo

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Qualitative focus group discussions exploring PrEP method and service delivery preferences among female sex workers and their managers in four Zambian provinces by Holly M Burke, Emily Evens, Tendai Munthali, Featherstone Mangunje, Mercy L Kotaka, Bupe Musonda, Musonda Musonda, Catherine S Todd

“…Participants offered recommendations for greater sensitisation and peer-led services or service extension through trusted figures in the community.Conclusions Zambian FSWs and their managers preferred longer acting PrEP methods, particularly CAB PrEP, as part of comprehensive HIV prevention method choice, with little difference between provinces. …”
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SEEKING AN ESCHATO-RELATIONAL FUTURE: by C.J. Kaunda

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Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of the Invaplex_AR-Detox <i>Shigella</i> Vaccine Co-Administered with the dmLT Adjuvant in Dutch and Zambian Adults: Study Protocol for a Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Escalation Phase Ia/b Clinical Trial by Geert V. T. Roozen, Nsofwa Sukwa, Masuzyo Chirwa, Jessica A. White, Marcus Estrada, Nicole Maier, Kevin R. Turbyfill, Renee M. Laird, Akamol E. Suvarnapunya, Aicha Sayeh, Flavia D’Alessio, Candice Marion, Laura Pattacini, Marie-Astrid Hoogerwerf, Rajagopal Murugan, Manuela Terrinoni, Jan R. Holmgren, Sodiomon B. Sirima, Sophie Houard, Michelo Simuyandi, Meta Roestenberg

“…Methods: In a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled dose-escalation phase Ia/b trial, the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of three intramuscular vaccinations administered 4 weeks apart with 2.5 µg or 10 µg of Invaplex_AR-Detox vaccine, alone or in combination with 0.1 µg of the dmLT adjuvant, will first be assessed in a total of 50 healthy Dutch adults (phase Ia) and subsequently in 35 healthy Zambian adults (phase Ib) aged 18–50 years. The primary outcome is safety, and secondary outcomes are humoral and cellular immune responses to the adjuvanted or non-adjuvanted vaccine. …”
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Changes in African lion demography and population growth with increased protection in a large, prey‐depleted ecosystem by Scott Creel, Matthew S. Becker, Ben Goodheart, Anna Kusler, Kachama Banda, Kambwiri Banda, Milan Vinks, Catherine Sun, Chase Dart, Stephi Matsushima, Ruth Kabwe, Will Donald, Luka Zyambo, Peter Indala, Adrian Kaluka, Clive Chifunte, Craig Reid

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Effects on maternal and pregnancy outcomes of first-trimester malaria infection among nulliparous women from Kenya, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Sequoia I Leuba, Daniel Westreich, Carl L Bose, Andrew F Olshan, Steve M Taylor, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka, Waldemar A Carlo, Elwyn Chomba, Musaku Mwenechanya, Edward A Liechty, Sherri L Bucher, Osayame A Ekhaguere, Fabian Esamai, Paul Nyongesa, Saleem Jessani, Sarah Saleem, Robert L Goldenberg, Janet L Moore, Tracy L Nolen, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Elizabeth M McClure, Marion Koso-Thomas, Richard J Derman, Matthew Hoffman, Steven R Meshnick, Melissa Bauserman

“…<h4>Results</h4>Compared to uninfected women, we observed the adjusted site-specific prevalence differences (PDs) among women with first-trimester malaria of the following pregnancy outcomes: preterm birth among Congolese (aPD = 0.06 [99% CI: -0.04, 0.16]), Kenyan (0.03 [-0.04, 0.09]), and Zambian (0.00 [-0.10, 0.20]) women; low birth weight among Congolese (0.07 [-0.03, 0.16]), Kenyan (0.01 [-0.04, 0.06]) and Zambian (-0.04 [-0.13, 0.16]) women; spontaneous abortion among Congolese (0.00 [-0.05, 0.04]), Kenyan (0.00 [-0.04, 0.04]), and Zambian (0.02 [-0.07, 0.24]) women, and anemia later in pregnancy among Congolese (0.04 [-0.09, 0.16]), Kenyan (0.05 [-0.06, 0.17]), and Zambian (0.07 [-0.12, 0.36]) women. …”
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Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in the Agricultural Sector on the Socio-Economic Development of Zambia Republic by Inna V. Andronova, Lubinda Haabazoka, Aaron Mwewa Kasonde

“…A comparative analysis of the disadvantages and advantages of the Zambian agricultural sector conducted by the authors proves that the sector has the necessary elements of investment attractiveness.…”
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Symposium on the role of religious leaders in peacemaking and social change in Africa: Zambia's case by F.D. Sakala

“… The Zambian people chose a new president on 31 October 1991 after almost twenty years under one party rule. …”
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Globalisation and media ethics in Africa by Isaac Phiri

“…And, how can this be negotiated in a rapidly globalising environment? This paper uses the Zambian experience to advance the position that glocalisation - the hybridisation of ethical norms between the local and the global -provides the most enduring and acceptable foundation for ethical theorising and practice available to media professionals on the continent. …”
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Lymphatic filariasis in Zambia: A scoping review protocol. by Hugh Shirley, Adrienne Orriols, Dylan Hogan, Kingford Chimfwembe, Alinaswe Balya, Kaala Sibbuku, Janelle Lardizabal, Sophie Tillotson, Philip Espinola Coombs, Richard Wamai

“…The scope of research on lymphatic filariasis in the Zambian context is currently poorly understood. Therefore, this study describes a scoping review protocol which will be used to analyze the body of literature on lymphatic filariasis in Zambia.…”
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