Isolated Cysticercosis of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle: Role of Ultrasonography by Subash Thapa, Norman Lamichhane, Santosh Joshi

“…Cysticercosis is considered a common healthcare problem, especially in developing countries. The invasion of muscle by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium (i.e., Cysticercus cellulosae) usually occurs in association with CNS cysts, concurrent muscle cysts, or both. …”
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Just Adaptation? How the Diffusion of Norms in the Global Climate Regime Affects International Climate Politics by Delf Rothe

“…Politics in the international climate regime is a balancing act between intra- and intergenerational justice, as it has to account for both the needs of developing countries and those of future generations. Following a constructivist approach, this paper argues that international climate politics are heavily dependent upon the way climate change and the appropriate behavior required to prevent it are constructed collectively. …”
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The role of ethnoscience in the build-up of ethnoconservation as a new approach to nature conservation in the tropics by Antonio Carlos Diegues

“…The role of big international conservation NGOs in spreading this hegemonic approach in developing countries is also analysed.This model is being set-up in many tropical countries. …”
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Ethical Issues in Disaster Management by Kubilay Kaptan

“…The predictions related to earthquakes have drawn the attention of society as well as media in the developing countries where the ‘common’ people have different perceptions. …”
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O setor elétrico entre a questão histórica e os problemas sociológicos by Alessandro André Leme

“…The end of the 20 th century was characterized by a complex process and great transfor- mations in the global sphere, where globalization, neo-liberalism and market-oriented reforms acquire theoretical relevance among researchers, scientists and intellectuals of various fields of knowledge and practical relevance in the macro-economic and political-institutional direction adopted, either integrally or in part, by several countries in the world, especially by developing countries, including Brazil. Out of this process we highlight the changes in the electric sector, which is understood as a strategic one. …”
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Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach by Azadeh Fatehpanah, Elham Maraghi, Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Mahmood Karimy, Amir H. Pakpour, Majed Maripour, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard, Marzieh Araban

“…Abstract Introduction Global evidence suggests that natural disasters are on the rise, and that earthquake harm disproportionally impacts developing countries. To mitigate these harms, disaster preparedness is an important behavioral strategy in earthquake risk mitigation. …”
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Cyclic Behavior of Confined Cement-Stabilized Rammed Earth Walls by Xinlei Yang, Hailiang Wang, Ziliang Zhao

“…Rammed earth is widely utilized in both developed and developing countries due to its low embodied energy and good natural moisture buffering of indoor environments. …”
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Methodology for Assessing the Global Aggregate Demand for Digital Resources and Its Growth Rate Based on the Intersectoral Balance Model by I. A. Zubritskaya

“…The methodology was tested using the dynamic series of the proposed economic indicators based on empirical data from the intersectoral balances of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries and the Republic of Belarus.…”
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Case Report: severe pulmonary hypertension in a child with micronutrient deficiency by Laure Pache-Wannaz, Cristiana Voicu, Laurence Boillat, Nicole Sekarski

“…Relatively frequent in developing countries and mostly in infants, thiamine deficiency should not be forgotten as a potential etiology in the differential diagnosis when patient dietary history is particular.…”
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Breast cancer and pregnancy. Literature review and case report by Lidia Torres Aja, Julio Sarmiento Sánchez, José Duarte Pérez

“…The highest incidence rates have been registered in developed or developing countries. Diagnosis is performed, in most cases, in advanced stages of the disease, which leads to a worse prognosis and survival than in non-pregnant and puerperal women. …”
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Epidemiology of Enterocytozoon bieneusi Infection in Humans by Olga Matos, Maria Luisa Lobo, Lihua Xiao

“…Studies on the prevalence of these emerging microsporidian pathogens in humans, in developed and developing countries, the different clinical spectra of E. bieneusi intestinal infection in children, in different settings, and the risk factors associated with E. bieneusi infection have been reviewed. …”
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CULTURES WITHIN NATIONAL CULTURES: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING WITHIN THE DOMESTIC MARKETING ENVIRONMENT by Rasha Y Tantawy, Babu P George

“…This study explores consumption patterns in developing countries that result in the adoption of products, services, and consumption practices originating from several other cultures. …”
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CLASSIFICATION OF LOGISTICS-BASED TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES IN OECD COUNTRIES AND SELECTED NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES THROUGH CLUSTER ANALYSIS - KÜMELEME ANALİZİ İLE OECD ÜLKELERİ VE SEÇ... by Gülsen Serap Çekerol

“…This study aims to classify 47 countries according to the statistics about OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries and selected non-member countries through hierarchical clustering and fuzzy clustering in terms of transportation activity indicators, which play an important role in countries' economic development. …”
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Optimization of solid waste collection system in a tourism destination by C. Le Dinh, T. Fujiwara, M. Asari, S.T. Pham Phu

“…This problem is also being experienced by other developing countries of the world. Despite the existence of established waste management strategies, targets set for the collection of recyclable waste have not been met. …”
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Association between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Occurrence of Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Kulito Health Center, Halaba Zone, South Ethiopia, 2018 by Bahredin Abdella, Mohammed Ibrahim, Iyasu Tadesse, Kalkidan Hassen, Mekonnin Tesfa

“…Globally, it affects 1.62 billion people. In developing countries, anemia is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. …”
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Incidental Laparoscopic Discovery of an Intraperitoneal Plastic Catheter 16 Years after an Unsafe Abortion: A Case Report from the Gynecologic, Obstetric, and Pediatric Hospital of... by Ngandji Andre, Ngo Um Meka Esther Juliette, Fokom Joel, Wandji Brigitte, Foumane Pascal

“…In many developing countries like Cameroon, unsafe abortion is a major public health problem. …”
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Anaesthetic Management of Parturient with Acute Atrial Fibrillation for Emergency Caesarean Section by Madhu Gupta, Shalini Subramanian, Preeti Adlakha

“…Mitral stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease complicating pregnancy in developing countries. The physiological changes during pregnancy may exacerbate their cardiac symptoms. …”
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Perceptions amongst medication users regarding South African patient package inserts (PPIs) of scheduled and over-the-counter (OTC) medications by Daleen Krige, Johann Cornelius de Wet

“…If PPIs, as a health communication tool, can be seen to be valuable and easily comprehensible sources of medication information, they can fulfil a necessary role in health literacy, especially in a multicultural, developing country such as South Africa, one typified by huge class differences and where more than two-thirds of its households fall within the lower- to middle-income groups. …”
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Traditional Indian Medicines Used for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus by Syed Ibrahim Rizvi, Neetu Mishra

“…According to the World Health Organization, up to 90% of population in developing countries use plants and its products as traditional medicine for primary health care. …”
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Mechanisms for attracting an international contingent of students to Russian universities in relation to the university, regional and federal levels by M. A. Tanina, V. V. Bondarenko, V. A. Yudina, O. N. Leskina

“…Increasing the export potential of the higher education system is a strategic goal of many developed and developing countries, including Russia. At the same time, attracting foreign students to domestic universities makes it possible to attract foreign intellectual resources, develop international cooperation and diplomacy. …”
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