Achieving agricultural sustainability: analyzing the impact of digital financial inclusion on agricultural green total factor productivity by Ming Xu, Ming Xu, Lidong Shi, Jiahui Zhao, Yili Zhang, Ting Lei, Yang Shen

“…Thirdly, DFl has a higher impact on AGTFP in main grain-producing areas and the production-marketing balanced areas.DiscussionThis research provides not only theoretical and empirical support for optimizing China’s digital inclusive financial service system and promoting the green development of agriculture but also an important reference for the agricultural development of developing countries.…”
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Poverty as a Catalyst for Cybercrime: Evidence from Agona Swedru, Ghana by Paul Kwasi Kumah, Hubert Bimpeh Asiedu, Charles Obeng, Felix Awuah Obeng Senior

“…Despite numerous efforts by stakeholders and institutions to mitigate social inequality and cybercrime globally, “these issues persist, particularly in developing countries like Ghana, where cybercrime has become a primary pursuit for many young people. …”
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Knowledge and Practices of HealthCare Workers Regarding of Medical Waste Management in Hospitals of Al Najaf Governorate by Naseem B. Saadoon, Luma H.Ali, Suha A. Kadum

“… Medical waste (MW) is a serious problem in many developing countries. Iraq being one of them it faces challenges in waste management due to the environmental and human health risks. …”
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Analysis Employment Changes in Tourism Sector and It’s Impact on Balanced Regional Development (Case Study: Gilan Province) by Mohammad Eskandari Noudeh, Ahmad Pourahmad, Mghgan Khoshdelan

“…Tourism regional planning to prevent unbalanced development of tourism destinations is one of the important issues in development tourism industry in developing countries. For tourism regional planning, identification regions position relative to each other is necessary. …”
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THE GEOPOLITICAL INFLUENCE OF 'SOFT POWER' ON CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES by К.С. Мухтарова, А.К. Паизова

“…At the same time, the study recognizes the potential of "soft power" applied by Central Asian states themselves, especially Kazakhstan, which positions itself as a dynamically developing country in the post-Soviet region. The article concludes with an analysis of the multifaceted nature of "soft power" and the difficulties in measuring it, as well as the challenges in assessing the influence of various actors. …”
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The Theory and Practice of Consultation-Liaison (CL) Psychiatry in Trinidad and Tobago with Reference to Suicidal Behavior by Hari D. Maharajh, Petal Abdool, Rehanna Mohammed-Emamdee

“…Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CL Psychiatry) is not a well-established discipline in developing countries. It is a multifaceted area that incorporates clinical, teaching, and research activities both within the hospital and extramurally in community health services. …”
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The impact of environmental fees to taxes on total factor productivity of manufacturing enterprises: empirical evidence from China by Jing Huang, Zhaoyang Zhao, Xinjing Yang, Yuhang Tian

“…Balancing environmental benefits with economic gains is a crucial challenge for developing countries striving for sustainable development in today’s context. …”
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Prevalence of Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanuts and Peanut Butter from an Informal Market, Harare, Zimbabwe by V. P. Masaka, N. Ndlovu, R. S. Tshalibe, T. C. Mhande, T. Z. Jombo

“…Peanuts and peanut butter play an important role nutritionally in improving the diets of individuals in many parts of Africa, especially in the fight against child malnutrition. However, in developing countries such as Zimbabwe, most of the raw peanuts and peanut butter produced in backyard industries are sold in informal markets and rarely undergo formal safety inspection for aflatoxin contamination. …”
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Qualitative exploration of self-assessment in natural science: Grade 6 learners' experiences in rural Kwa-Zulu Natal classrooms by Preya Pillay

“…This study contributes to the understanding of self-assessment practices in resource-constrained rural environments and offers insights for enhancing its effectiveness in similar contexts, addressing a gap in the existing literature on rural education and self-assessment in developing countries.…”
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Food Safety Practices among Postnatal Mothers in Western Ghana by Stephen T. Odonkor, Napoleon Kurantin, Anthony M. Sallar

“…Food safety has become a global issue due to the morbidity and mortality associated with it, particularly in developing countries. The objective of this community-based study is to examine food safety practices and its associated factors among postnatal mothers in the Western Region of Ghana. …”
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Overview of integrated reporting: biliometric analysis by Nguyet Phan Minh, Tuan Le Anh, Hai Phan Thanh, Nhi Vo Van

“…The results show that there are not many studies addressing IR, especially in developing countries, but only focus on a few large economies. …”
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Diversity and Some Biological Aspects of Fishes in Lake Maybahr, Albuko Woreda, Ethiopia by Gatriay Tut Deng

“…Ethiopia is one of the developing countries with rich water resources. Although there are plenty of water bodies in the country, they are less explored for their ichthyofaunal documentation. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Community towards an Onchocerciasis Elimination Program from South West Ethiopia by Haile Worku, Misganaw Mola, Bizuwork Derebew Alemu, Sebwedin Surur Jemal, Aklilu Ayiza, Samuel Getachew, Nitin Mahendra Chauhan, Sunil Tulshiram Hajare, Suresh Chandra Singh, Mohammed Kuddus, Vijay J. Upadhye

“…Onchocerciasis is a neglected tropical disease that is prevalent throughout Africa, including developing countries such as Ethiopia. It affects around 37 million people, the majority of whom are from Africa. …”
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A 5-Year Retrospective Review of Fungal Keratitis at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Fadzillah Mohd-Tahir, A. Norhayati, Ishak Siti-Raihan, M. Ibrahim

“…Corneal blindness from healed infected keratitis is one of the most preventable causes of monocular blindness in developing countries, including Malaysia. Our objectives were to identify the causative fungi, predisposing risk factors, the proportion of correct clinical diagnosis, and visual outcome of patients treated in our hospital. …”
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THE ANALYSIS OF THE KEY DRIVERS AND BARRIERS OF CLOUD MIGRATION IN COMPANIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Kasim Tatić, Zijad Džafić, Mahir Haračić, Merima Haračić

“…Cloud technology will perform an increasing role in the future (primarily in developing countries) because it will be effective to combat certain problems that cause inefficiencies that threaten company’s com-petitiveness, operational flexibility, and thus its existence. …”
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Digital Financial Literacy and Life Satisfaction: Evidence from South Korea by Youngjoo Choung, Tae-Young Pak, Swarn Chatterjee

“…In this study, we aim to examine the association between digital financial literacy and life satisfaction in a developed country context. Digital financial literacy was measured using a multidimensional scale that encompasses financial knowledge, digital literacy, digital financial service awareness, practical know-how of digital financial services, and self-protection against digital financial fraud. …”
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Oil palm circular mobility and human capital outcomes: strengthening sustainable development goals by Herdis Herdiansyah, Randi Mamola

“…The mobility of oil palm in developing countries is reportedly beginning to shape the supremacy of farmers’ capacity building by pursuing the strengthening of human capital to influence sustainable human resources. …”
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Identification of Nontuberculous Mycobacterium and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in Sputum Patients with Suspected Tuberculosis by Fanny Indriyani Biyang, Muhammad Nasrum Massi, Lisa Tenriesa Muslich, Andi Rofian Sultan, Mochammad Hatta, Ahmad Rahmat Ramadhan, Baedah Madjid

“…These pathogens pose significant global health challenges, particularly in developing countries. Differentiating between MTBC and NTM in clinical specimens is often difficult using conventional acid-fast staining methods, leading to an underestimation of NTM prevalence in TB-endemic regions. …”
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Air Quality and Public Health Risk Assessment: A Case of an Industrial Area in Haridwar City, Uttarakhand (India) by Alka Pant, Ramesh Chandra Joshi, Sanjay Sharma, Kamal Pant

“…Background: Air pollution is a significant issue for a developing country like India and the air quality index (AQI) forecasting helps to predict air quality levels in advance and allows individuals to take precautionary measures to protect their health. …”
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Females in higher education and leadership: insights from a multi-method approach by Alicia Correa, Maria Gracia Glas, Jana Opara

“…Conducted across both developed and developing countries, the study concludes that achieving gender parity in leadership positions remains a distant goal, underscoring the need to reassess strategies to better align with the 2030 Agenda.…”
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