Research Trends in Emerging Contaminants on the Aquatic Environments of Tanzania by H. Miraji, O. C. Othman, F. N. Ngassapa, E. W. Mureithi

“…Findings revealed that USA and EU countries were leading in ECs researches, little followed by Asia, South Africa, and then Zambia. …”
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Dental Practice by Anuraj Singh Kochhar, Ritasha Bhasin, Gulsheen Kaur Kochhar, Himanshu Dadlani

“…There is a wildfire-like effect, despite the extensive range of efforts exercised by the affected countries to restrain the expanse of this pandemic, owing to its community spread pattern. …”
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Shadows of empire: post-Soviet parastates in Russian foreign policy by Hardy John, Vlad Ruxandra Oana

“…The study finds that Russia supports post-Soviet parastates to perpetuate political stalemates that undermine stability in countries that act as buffers between Russian and NATO borders. …”
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Multiple Hepatic and Renal Hydatid Cysts Managed with Laparoscopic Surgery by Lamia Kouba, Bayan Alsaid, Taisser Almeree, Mazen Allouche, Abdulghani Alshalabi

“…The growing number of immigrants and refugees from endemic areas could increase the prevalence of the disease in nonendemic countries. Therefore, it is important for physicians worldwide to be familiar with the diagnostic modalities and possible treatment options for hydatid disease.…”
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Impact of global warming in Latin America. There is much to do! by Ghiuliana Godo Vitate, Melissa Hernandez-Acapana, Brayan Flores Arandia, José Vela Ruíz, Ricardo Lama Morales

“…This review article aims to detail the effects of global warming on human health in Latin America, exploring how high temperatures, extreme weather events and air pollution affect physical and mental well-being; their influence in different countries is compared and the present disparities are highlighted. …”
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Clinical simulation training for first responders in pediatric emergencies with family interaction: a scoping review by Karine Silva Fogaça, Gabriella Figueiredo Marti, Andréia Insabralde de Queiroz Cardoso, Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos Almeida, Fernanda Ribeiro Baptista Marques, Maria Angélica Marcheti

“…However, the concentration in developed countries and hospital settings highlights the need for training in other settings, such as pre-hospital care, to integrate technical and family-centered approaches.…”
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An Overview of Global Wheat Market Fundamentals in an Era of Climate Concerns by Aliakbar Enghiad, Danielle Ufer, Amanda M. Countryman, Dawn D. Thilmany

“…This study compiles and compares these same key variables from five major wheat export countries/regions for the time frame from 1980 to 2013.…”
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Current Mathematical Models for Analyzing Anti-Malarial Antibody Data with an Eye to Malaria Elimination and Eradication by Nuno Sepúlveda, Gillian Stresman, Michael T. White, Chris J. Drakeley

“…The last decade has witnessed a steady reduction of the malaria burden worldwide. With various countries targeting disease elimination in the near future, the popular parasite infection or entomological inoculation rates are becoming less and less informative of the underlying malaria burden due to a reduced number of infected individuals or mosquitoes at the time of sampling. …”
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The model for the development of cost-effectiveness capabilities in Iran's pharmaceutical industry by Soheil Azizi Borojerdi, Reza Rasinojehdehi, Seyed Najafi

“…While focused on Iran's pharmaceutical sector, the proposed model can serve as a valuable framework for studying influencing factors on cost-effectiveness capabilities in other industries and countries.…”
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Poverty alleviation through cross-sectoral approaches: solutions to accelerate coastal community economy by Almasdi Syahza, Dahlan Tampubolon, Brilliant Asmit, Mitri Irianti

“…These program implications serve as guidance for policymakers aiming to accelerate coastal economic development, particularly in developing countries.…”
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Global initiatives in physical education and sport development by Oleksandra Tsybanyuk, Serhii Dariichuk, Tetiana Pobocha, Yurii Moseichuk

“…The study shows that international projects have attracted young people to sports, increased the number of sports initiatives, and expanded best practices in the field of physical education; for example, with the participation of international organisations, the level of physical activity increased by 15-20% in countries that have implemented relevant programmes. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Wind Turbine Modeling for Addressing Energy Challenges in Nigeria and South Africa in the 4IR Context by Tolulope Babawurun, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, Temiloluwa Olatunji Scott, Chukuneye Neye-Akogo

“… Wind energy is a promising renewable energy source that can contribute to addressing the energy challenges faced by countries such as Nigeria and South Africa. Wind turbine modeling has emerged as a critical tool for optimizing the design, operation, and maintenance of wind turbines, as well as for integrating wind energy into the power grid. …”
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Implementation of national poultry improvement plan in poultry disease control in Africa: current perspectives, challenges, and prospects by Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Ibrahim Idris, Adetolase Azizat Bakre

“…This article aims to evaluate the implementation status of the NPIP in diverse African countries, analyze the challenges faced in adopting and executing NPIP strategies within the continent’s poultry industry, and the prospects for enhancing poultry disease control efforts. …”
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<i>WebTrackingScore:</i> A Combined Web Tracking Risk Score System for Websites by Álvaro D. Guillén Cava, Antonio Ruiz-Martínez

“…Privacy awareness has increased in recent years. In many countries, websites warn users about their use of cookies and Web browsers provide mechanisms to protect user privacy. …”
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Occult hepatitis B virus infection: risk for a blood supply, but how about individuals’ health? by Michael X. Fu, Ahmed Elsharkawy, Brendan Healy, Celia Jackson, Daniel Bradshaw, Emma Watkins, Ines Ushiro-Lumb, Jaisi Griffiths, James Neuberger, Kathryn Maguire, Monica Desai, Neil McDougall, Nicole Priddee, Stephen T. Barclay, Stuart Blackmore, Peter Simmonds, William L. Irving, Heli Harvala

“…Summary: The implementation of effective blood donation screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) anti-core antibodies with highly sensitive molecular HBV DNA detection in low-endemic countries like the United Kingdom has improved blood safety. …”
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Wound Myiasis Caused by Sarcophaga (Liopygia) Argyrostoma (Robineau-Desvoidy) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae): Additional Evidences of the Morphological Identification Dilemma and Molecul... by Annunziata Giangaspero, Marianna Marangi, Antonio Balotta, Claudio Venturelli, Krzysztof Szpila, Antonella Di Palma

“…In Mediterranean countries, Sarcophaga (Liopygia) crassipalpis, Sarcophaga (L.) argyrostoma, and Sarcophaga (L.) cultellata share the same ecological niche and can be responsible of myiasis. …”
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Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV-2 Infection: Recommendations for Management in Low-Resource Settings by Kevin Peterson, Sabelle Jallow, Sarah L. Rowland-Jones, Thushan I. de Silva

“…HIV-2 contributes approximately a third to the prevalence of HIV in West Africa and is present in significant amounts in several low-income countries outside of West Africa with historical ties to Portugal. …”
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The effect of COVID-19 on financial inclusion in the Kigezi and Lango subregions in Uganda by Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Mary, Ejang

“…We provide a solid foundation for compulsive online banking in developing countries.…”
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Depictions of Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Contemporary Africa Using Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo’s Trafficked and Apio Eunice Otuku’s Zura Maids by Johnson, Ocan, Denis, Sekiwu, Charles Nelson, Okumu

“…This article examines how human trafficking and exploitation impacts on young girls from developing countries using Akachi Dimora Ezeig’s novel; ‘Trafficked’ and Apio Eunice Otuku’s ‘Zura Maids’. …”
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Tracking acute flaccid paralysis in Niger: a half-decade epidemiological portrait (2016–2021) by El Khalef Ishagh, Marc Talatou Ouédraogo, Batouré Oumarou, Mutenda Sheria Kaya, Gbaguidi Aichatou Diawara, Abdoulaye Macire Camara, Seyni Moussa, Kuyangisa Bienvenu, Joseph Toko, Hamidou Harouna, Haladou Moussa, N.’Zue Kofi, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Charles S. Wiysonge, Blanche-Philomene Melanga Anya, Manengu Casimir Tshikolasoni

“…Abstract Background Recently, a total of 74 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) outbreaks were detected in 39 countries, with 672 confirmed Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases identified in 27 countries. …”
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