The trends of blood culture contamination and utilization rates in an LMIC tertiary care center from 2010 to 2022: a call for diagnostic stewardship? by Lama Saleh, Amanda Chamieh, Rima El Basst, Eid Azar

“…We think that further research targeting a standardized, low BCU rather than inevitable BCC while advocating for diagnostic stewardship of low-middle-income countries is essential, especially where the lack of appropriate resource allocation and awareness are problematic. …”
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Characterization of the fungal genus Sphaerellopsis associated with rust fungi: species diversity, host-specificity, biogeography, and in-vitro mycoparasitic events of S. macroconi... by Paula Andrea Gómez-Zapata, Jorge Ronny Díaz-Valderrama, Samira Fatemi, Cristhian Orlando Ruiz-Castro, M. Catherine Aime

“…Five Sphaerellopsis species were recovered, infecting a total of 122 rust species in 18 genera from 34 countries. Sphaerellopsis melampsorinearum sp. nov. is described as a new species based on molecular phylogenetic data and morphological features of the sexual and asexual morphs. …”
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Experiences and Perspectives of Medication Information and Use Among Arabic-Speaking Migrant Women in Sweden: A Multistage Focus Group Study by Al Musawi A, Axelsson M, Eriksson T, Rämgård M

“…Migrants, particularly women, face unique healthcare and societal challenges in their new home countries. This study aims to explore Arabic-speaking migrant women’s experiences and perspectives on medication information and use.Methods: This study was part of the Equal Health program, a health promotion initiative established in socially vulnerable areas to address health inequities. …”
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Investigating the Association Between Family Socioeconomic Profile and Diabetes Control in Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study From Sudan by Hiba Ali Elzaki Hajomer, Osama Ahmed Elkhidir, Rooa Mohammed, Suodad Elhassan, Aya Abdelrahim, Yousra Ibrahim Abdallah Mohammed

“…The high rate of uncontrolled diabetes (78.0%), and other countries showing better profiles of control, suggests the need for exploring other contributing factors. …”
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Factores determinantes y propuestas para la gestión de la innovación en las empresas constructoras Determinant issues and proposals for the management of innovation in construction... by Christian L Correa, Víctor Yepes, Eugenio Pellicer

“…El establecimiento de un proceso sistemático de innovación supone la necesidad de crear estructuras organizacionales distintas a las actualmente existentes en las empresas constructoras<br>Construction industry stands for a very important part of the economy in developed and developing countries. Nevertheless, investment in research, development and innovation (R&D&i) in the construction industry is less than in other economic sectors. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, Motivations, Expectations, and Systemic Factors Regarding Antimicrobial Use Amongst Community Members Seeking Care at the Primary Healthcare Level: A Scoping... by Nishana Ramdas, Johanna C. Meyer, Natalie Schellack, Brian Godman, Eunice Turawa, Stephen M. Campbell

“…Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, motivations, and expectations of community members regarding antimicrobial use is essential for effective stewardship interventions. …”
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Protein quality of four indigenous edible insect species in Nigeria by Florence Inje Oibiokpa, Helmina Olufunmilayo Akanya, Ali Audu Jigam, Abubakar Ndaman Abubakar, Evans Chidi Egwim

“…Food security is a serious concern particularly for developing countries. To overcome hunger and malnutrition there is a need for increased research towards finding alternative and cheaper sources of nutrients. …”
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Six new species of zombie-ant fungi from Yunnan in China by Dexiang Tang, Ou Huang, Weiqiu Zou, Yuanbing Wang, Yao Wang, Quanying Dong, Tao Sun, Gang Yang, Hong Yu

“…Zombie-ant fungi have been described and reported in different countries worldwide. However, there were a few reports from China. …”
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Cervical cancer screening by cotesting method for Vietnamese women 25–55 years old: a cost-effectiveness analysis by Hien Thu Bui, Van Nu Hanh Pham, Thang Hong Vu

“…However, CC remains a significant public health issue in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Vietnam, where financial constraints hinder the widespread implementation of HPV vaccination and screening programmes. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among caregivers of children with malnutrition: a cross‑sectional study by Biazin Yenealem Mekuriaw, Berhanie Getnet, Endris Seid, Tadese Teferi, Amare Alemwork, Mastewal Aschale, Aklile Tsega

“…Abstract Background Malnutrition is a major child health problem in developing countries, contributing to 53% of child deaths annually. …”
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Retinopathy among Adult Diabetics and Its Predictors in Northwest Ethiopia by Mulualem Birhan Takele, Dube Jara Boneya, Hailemariam Abiy Alemu, Tesfa Birlew Tsegaye, Molla Yigzaw Birhanu, Simegn Alemu, Tsige Gebre Anto

“…Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-aged adults worldwide, including developing countries such as Ethiopia, and the burden of diabetes-related blindness is undeniably posing a massive challenge to the health care system. …”
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Remediation technologies for oil contaminated soil by M. Mambwe, K. Kalebaila, T. Johnson

“…Since economic development through industrialization will continue, there is need to constantly improve on methods of mitigating the impact of wastes on the environment, especially in developing countries, where engineering of cheap, nontoxic materials for soil remediation is paramount. ========================================================================================== COPYRIGHTS©2021 The author(s). …”
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Comparison of SNP Genotypes Related to Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) across Slovenian and European Subpopulations by Xhevat Lumi, Mateja M. Jelen, Daša Jevšinek Skok, Emanuela Boštjančič, Metka Ravnik-Glavač, Marko Hawlina, Damjan Glavač

“…In conclusion, the study showed differences in genotype distributions in healthy populations across different European countries. Differences in distribution of genotypes may have had influenced failed replication results in previous PVR-related SNP-association studies.…”
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Preoperative Assessment of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Cross-Sectional Study by M. R. Tawfik, N. F. Aldawas, N. S. Almegbil, A. A. Bin Hamad, A. N. Alanazi, A. M. Alaidaroos, T. M. AlRawaf, A. A. Fayed

“…Saudi Arabia (SA) is one of the top countries in the world when it comes to the number of bariatric procedures performed each year. …”
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Rethinking village malaria workers in Cambodia: Perspectives from the communities, programme managers, and international stakeholders. by Long Heng Orng, Monnaphat Jongdeepaisal, Panarasri Khonputsa, Lek Dysoley, Siv Sovannaroth, Thomas J Peto, James J Callery, Christopher Pell, Richard J Maude, Marco Liverani

“…Respondents included managers and implementers involved in the VMW programme at the central and provincial level (n = 9), technical officers at international agencies in Cambodia (n = 7), international stakeholders in non-governmental and research organisations based in Cambodia or other countries in the region (n = 5), as well as VMWs (n = 10), and community members (n = 16) in six endemic communes of Kravanh District, Pursat Province. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Food Handlers in Mettu Town, Southwest Ethiopia by Solomon Yeshanew, Melaku Tadege, Abdulhakim Abamecha

“…Several reports worldwide particularly in developing countries showed a high prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among these groups of individuals. …”
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IoT based intelligent pest management system for precision agriculture by Salman Ahmed, Safdar Nawaz Khan Marwat, Ghassen Ben Brahim, Waseem Ullah Khan, Shahid Khan, Ala Al-Fuqaha, Slawomir Koziel

“…Abstract Despite seemingly inexorable imminent risks of food insecurity that hang over the world, especially in developing countries like Pakistan where traditional agricultural methods are being followed, there still are opportunities created by technology that can help us steer clear of food crisis threats in upcoming years. …”
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Unknown issues of digitalizing the tax domain by Dimitrijević Marina

“…More daring digressions from the discourse of the inevitability of digitalizing taxation which has become almost monopolistically established in numerous countries of the world are less represented, despite the well-known fact that with the increase of digital capacity, the tax domain becomes more exposed to risks. …”
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Determination of the kidney stone composition using infrared spectroscopy in Iran at a national referral center during 2019–2023 by Abbas Basiri, Azin Tahvildari, Mohammad Naji, Pardis Ziaeefar, Amir H. Kashi

“…This relative frequency of UA stones is considerably higher than many international reports from neighboring as well as distant countries. More cystine stones were observed in children and women. …”
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Developing a medication-safety self-assessment tool for rural primary care units - a case from Finnish Lapland by Päivi Sova, Ercan Celikkayalar, Sami Sneck, Anna-Riia Holmström

“…While experts reached a consensus for the Primary care Medication Safety Self Assessment tool contents, adopting the tool to suit the rural primary care environments in different countries should be further investigated.…”
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