Land Rights, Land Ownership, and Land Governance among Rural Communities in River Tana County, Kenya: A Gender Perspective by Wilson Ndenyele, Marie-Emmanuelle, Halimu Suleimani Shauri, Godffrey Nato

“… ontext and background  Gender issues in land governance remain a major concern in the developing countries owing the numerous human development challenges. …”
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Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive adolescents and young adult patients attending HIV care and treatment clinic at Bombo Hospital in Tan... by Sophia Kamote, Novatus Apolinary Tesha, Bruno F Sunguya

“…The factors influencing ART adherence are context-specific and vary across countries and regions. In the Tanzanian context, there is a paucity of data regarding these factors.…”
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A novel index for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus: Cholesterol, High density lipoprotein, and Glucose (CHG) index by Amin Mansoori, Mina Nosrati, Mohsen Dorchin, Fatemeh Mohammadyari, Elahe Derakhshan‐Nezhad, Gordon Ferns, Habibollah Esmaily, Majid Ghayour‐Mobarhan

“…Background Gold standard methods of type 2 diabetes mellitus are expensive and therefore not practical for large scale studies in low‐income countries. We have investigated the total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), and glucose (CHG) index for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus index which is derived from fasting state. …”
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Individual physical activity preferences of adolescents in the Czech Republic and Poland: a 14-year comparative study reflecting the gender trends and prospective responses to glob... by Michal Kudlacek, Karel Fromel, Dorota Groffik, Josef Mitas

“…Additionally, an increased preference for running was associated with a higher likelihood of meeting weekly PA recommendations for both girls (OR = 1.82, CI = 1.62–2.04, p < 0.001) and boys (OR = 1.61, CI = 1.44–1.82, p < 0.001) in both countries. Conclusions Over a 14-year period, swimming, cycling, and running emerged as the most preferred PA across both Czech and Polish youth, with a notable increase in running, especially among Czech boys. …”
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HUSBANDS' PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES IN CARING FOR WIFE WITH CERVICAL CANCER: A QUALITATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY by Siti Nurul Komariyah, Farida Fitriana, Pudji Lestari

“…Background: Cervical cancer ranks fourth for cancer that is often experienced by women worldwide and all ages with an estimated 604,127 new cases (6.5%), 342,000 deaths and about 90% of these cases occurred in low- and middle-income countries in 2020. In terms of psychoneuroimmunology, physical and emotional stress can have an impact on the immune system. …”
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A new guide for basic psychological support for persons affected by neglected tropical diseases: A peer support tool suitable for persons with a diagnosis of leprosy and lymphatic... by Pradeepta K Nayak, Charles D Mackenzie, Ashok Agarwal, Robin van Wijk, Marente M Mol, Julian Eaton, Maya Semrau, Carmen Valle-Trabadelo, Gauri S Kaloiya, Alok Pratap, Jayashree P Kunju, Suma Krishnasastry, Astri Ferdiana, Ariana Marastuti, Rohit K Tiwari, Wim H van Brakel

“…Mental wellbeing services are often not available at the peripheral level in NTD-endemic countries, and there is a need for such services. Basic psychological support for persons with NTDs (BPS-N) from peers is an important potential solution for addressing mental wellbeing problems. …”
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Nutrient removal efficiency by floating macrophytes; Lemna minor and Azolla pinnata in a constructed wetland by F.M. Muvea, G.M. Ogendi, S.O. Omondi

“…The use of constructed wetlands for purifying pre-treated wastewater is a cost effective technology that has been found to be more appropriate for many developing countries. The technology is also environmentally friendly with the wetlands being habitats for many water birds and other aquatic organisms. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Brief Parenting Questionnaire by Kenneth E. Miller, Alexandra Chen, Ioannis Bakolis, Gabriela V. Koppenol-Gonzalez, Maguy Arnous, Fadila Tossyeh, Dalia Al-Ogaily, Mark J. D. Jordans

“…Abstract Background There is a paucity of brief self-report parenting measures validated for use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We developed the Brief Parenting Questionnaire (BPQ), a 24-item self-report measure for use with parents of children ages 3–12. …”
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Tracing the Intellectual History of the Knowledge Economy: An Analysis of OECD Publications within the International Political Economy Framework by V. I. Konnov, D. A. Talagaeva

“…From its inception, the OECD has evolved into an intellectual hub, generating influential documents that exert a substantial impact on the national economic policies of a diverse array of countries, irrespective of their membership status within the organization. …”
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Serum connexin 26 as a potential marker of non-syndromic hearing loss by Hend M. Moness, Noha M. Abdullah, Doaa El Amrousy, Reham Gamal, Hatem A. Mohamed, Mohammed A. Gomaa, Shaimaa Moustafa Hafez, Zamzam Hassan Mohamed

“…It could be used as a potential marker for NSHL in newborns as it is more rapid and easily available than genetic study, especially in developing countries.…”
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Compliance with reporting standards in Mobile App interventions for ART Adherence among PLHIV by Abdulhammed O. Babatunde, Dimeji A. Olawuyi, Folashade A. Olajuwon, Isaac O. Ekundayo, Olatokun S. Akano, Olutola V. Awosiku

“…However, these are important factors that ensure the sustainability and usability of mHealth intervention, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Conclusion Most mHealth interventions promoting ART adherence did not comply with the standard reporting guideline. …”
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A specific role of village doctors in reducing disparities: a quantile regression analysis of end-of-life medical care by Yuan Fang, Shih-Ting Huang, Chengrui Xiao

“…Abstract Background In developing countries, the delivery of medical care to rural residents has been experiencing long-standing challenges and disparities. …”
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MUSLIM POLE OF THE WORLD ECONOMY AND THE GENIE OF GLOBALIZATION by L. L. Fituni, I. O. Abramova

“…«Muslim economy» is a civilizational form of national economies in Muslim countries and an integral part of the global economy, including both the economic life and welfare of the global Muslim population and the economic potential, sustainability and the ability for self-development of the economies of Muslim states. …”
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A Mobile Image-Driven PM2.5 Estimation Framework Using Deep Learning Techniques by Anupam Kamble, Somrawee Aramkul, Paskorn Champrasert

“…Particulate pollution (PM2.5) is an important concern in Asian countries owing to its health hazards. When planning outdoor activities, understanding the PM2.5 concentration measurement is essential. …”
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Identifikasi Bakteri Escherichia coli O157:H7 dalam Daging Sapi yang Berasal dari Rumah Potong Hewan Lubuk Buaya by Rizki Muhammad Rananda, Aziz Djamal, Julizar Julizar

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> <em>Escherichia coli</em> O157:H7, daging sapi, rumah potong hewan</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><h3><em>Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an important cause of foodborne disease in many countries. Human infection by Escherichia coli O157:H7 is frequently associated with consumption of undercooked beef. …”
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Characterization and Outcome of Two Pediatric Intensive Care Units with Different Resources by Rania G. Abdelatif, Montaser M. Mohammed, Ramadan A. Mahmoud, Mohamed A. M. Bakheet, Masafumi Gima, Satoshi Nakagawa

“…The pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in developing countries have a higher mortality outcome due to a wide variety of causes. …”
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(Meta)verse as the next escaper from competition public enforcement by Luca Megale

“…The common word is regulatory foresight; however, it must also be considered that a lack of uniformity between Countries – even EU Member States –, and the current hard adaptability of antitrust norms and doctrines (e.g., essential facilities), risk to hamper a needed regulatory adaptability. …”
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No frequency change of prehospital treatments by emergency medical services providers for traumatic cardiac arrest patients before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea: an obse... by Ju Heon Lee, Hyung Il Kim

“…Although the incidence and mortality of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have increased, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has decreased in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the prehospital setting, immediate treatment of cardiac arrest is required without knowing the patient’s COVID-19 status. …”
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Association of Tobacco Use and Oral Cancer in a South Asian Population: A Case–control Study by Amra Sultana, Pushpanjali Krishnappa, Vivek Verma, Denny John, K. M. Shwetha, M. M. Sanjana, Anitha R. Sagarkar

“…Introduction: Cancer is a significant threat to public health both in the developed world and increasingly in developing countries, especially India. The prevalence of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders has shown an increasing trend among the Indian population. …”
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DIVERSITY OF THE PUMPKIN COLLECTION AND ITS HEREDITARY POTENTIAL. RESULTS AND PROSPECTS OF BREEDING PRACTICE by A. G. Elatskova

“…It is widely used by national cuisines in many countries and utilized as raw material for canning industry and in pharmacy to prepare drugs. …”
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