INVESTMENT METHODOLOGY IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE: AN UNBALANCED GROWTH APPROACH by Omoleye B. Ojuri

“… The economic as well as efficient use of scarce resources is one of the challenges in developing countries. This paper aims at providing an investment methodology to infrastructure planning and development agencies. …”
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The impact of internet use on physical activity among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of social support by Yifei Shen, Yifei Shen, Chuntian Lu, Bin Wang

“…The results of the study provide new perspectives on the layout of work on ageing and policies for healthy ageing in the new era, as well as lessons for other developing countries on the issue of ageing.…”
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Evaluation of Crude Oil Extracts from Plants for Controlling Maize Infestations Caused by the Weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Fikadu Kifle, Melaku Girma, Araya Gebresilassie, Yitbarek Woldehawariat, Estifanos Ele

“…Plant extracts have emerged as promising options for the controlling maize weevil due to their bio-insecticidal potential and reduced environmental impact in developing countries. The experiments were carried out to assess the effectiveness of crude plant oil from Eucalyptus globulus, neem (Azadirachta indica), marigold (Tagetes minuta), moringa (Moringa stenopetala), Ayobangira (Ocimum basilicum), custard apple (Annona squamosa), and Chenopodium ambrosioides. …”
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Potential cervical anticancer activity of tomcat beetle (Paederus fuscipes) compounds against estrogen alpha receptor (3ert): In silico study by Latifa Nadya, Rais Ichwan Ridwan, Prasasti Dian, Utami Dwi

“…Cervical cancer is at the top of the list of women’s gynecologic cancers in developing countries. Various compounds have been developed to fight cancer, but none of these compounds cause satisfactory effects. …”
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Hypertension, an Emerging Problem in Rural Cameroon: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Control by Walters Tabi Arrey, Christian Akem Dimala, Julius Atashili, Josephine Mbuagbaw, Gottlieb Lobe Monekosso

“…Despite the increasing trends suggesting that hypertension is a growing public health problem in developing countries, studies on its prevalence, associated risk factors, and extent of blood pressure control have been inequitably done in urban and rural communities in these countries. …”
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EFFICACY AND ADAPTATION OF E-LEARNING IN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS DURING COVID-19 by Jayashree Saha, Papori Baruah

“…This is descriptive research based on an empirical investigation of the current issues related to sudden changes in the knowledge delivery process in regular classes of colleges and universities in developing countries like India. Five constructs, namely quality delivery, effectiveness, organisational support, self-efficacy, and readiness were evaluated to measure learners’ perceived satisfaction. …”
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection Symptoms in Pregnancy and Maternal and Neonatal Complications Due to COVID-19: A Systematic Review by Sepideh Miraj, Azadeh Asgarian, Abolfazl Mohammadbeigi, Maryam Derakhshani

“…Moreover, the maternal and neonatal complications due to COVID-19 infection in Iran and other developing countries seem to be higher than other countries.…”
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Diaspora Engagement Strategies and Policies by Jovan Filipovic, Srečko Srečko Devjak, Bogomil Ferfila

“…Among different models of academic diaspora congregation is, no doubt, the alumni model, which proved to be very useful for both, developed and developing countries. The paper presents the concept as a part of the »brain gain« model and states the principles distilled from the alumni concept experience, which summarize the current wisdom regarding development of a community which will serve as the »intelligence pool« for Diaspora Virtual University. …”
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Selection of Sustainable Building Material Using Multicriteria Decision-Making Model: A Case of Masonry Work in Lideta Subcity, Addis Ababa by Diriba Tegegne, Mebratu Abera, Esayas Alemayehu

“…In today’s world, where the need for construction projects is increasing from time to time, especially in developing countries such as Ethiopia, sustainability issues and principles were not exercised by construction professionals during the material selection process. …”
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USE OF ICT BASED SYSTEMS IN SITE SECURITY MANAGEMENT: A SOUTH AFRICAN STUDY by Aghaegbuna OZUMBA, Dikeledi MAPATHA, Winston SHAKANTU

“…The paper uses a purposive sample of special informative literature on construction in developing countries, technology transfer, ICT in Construction, and site security management. …”
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An Investigation into Major Causes for Postharvest Losses of Horticultural Crops and Their Handling Practice in Debre Markos, North-Western Ethiopia by Yebirzaf Yeshiwas, Esubalew Tadele

“…In developing countries, food systems are mainly characterized by unorganized, traditional supply chains, and limited market infrastructure. …”
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Transcatheter mitral valve replacement to treat rheumatic mitral stenosis: a case series by Ping Jin, Hong Guo, Yu Mao, Mengen Zhai, Yang Liu, Jian Yang

“…BackgroundRheumatic mitral stenosis (RMS) is a common valvular heart disease in developing countries. We sought to evaluate the early experience of patients with RMS undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR).MethodsIn this retrospective study, a total of 5 RMS patients accepted TMVR. …”
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Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Quality: The role of occupational health surveillance and the cooperation between public and occupational health stakeholders by Francesco Chirico, Gaetano Settimo, Nicola Magnavita

“…The viewpoint discusses the severe implications of IAQ, especially in developing countries, where it contributes significantly to the global disease burden. …”
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Evaluation of energy generation potential from municipal solid waste in the North-West province, South Africa by Mapereka Francis Chagunda , Ruhiiga Tabukeli Musigi , Palamuleni Lobina Gertrude *

“…Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management is rapidly becoming a severe environmental problem worldwide. Developing countries, especially African cities, are the most affected due to inadequate resources to cope with increasing magnitude and complexity of the waste generated as well as the scarcity of land for disposal. …”
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Factors Influencing Recentralization of Local Government Functions in Uganda. by Biryomumeisho, Stephen, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…It is the transfer of authority from Central to Local Governments to execute their duties to improve service delivery. Various developing countries have praised Uganda’s decentralization policy regarding the magnitude of the transfer of authority to the local level. …”
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Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste as an Alternative Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Kabale Kigezi District. by Kijjambu, Isaac Newton

“…In nurturing a developing country's economic growth and appreciation of advancing technologies, an efficient waste management system plays a pivotal role. …”
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Effect of High Population Growth Rate on Economic Performance in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Aijuka, Godwin

“…The study results on the implications of population growth on economic performance in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district, the highest number of respondents mentioned discouraged saving and investments which results in low incomes, and the lowest number of respondents talked of how high population growth affected the efficiency of developing countries and their political system. The study results on the relationship between population growth and economic performance in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district, the study findings revealed that there is a strong relationship between population growth and economic performance. …”
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Communication Technologies and Tourism development in and around Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. by Eugene, Kagayano

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Capital Structure, Investment Decision and Financial Performance of SMEs in Uganda A Case of Central Uganda by Turyahebwa, Abanis

“…With such, the precursors of capital structure, investment decisions on financial performance of SMEs in Uganda and other related developing countries has been revealed.…”
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Grain Amaranth Is Associated with Improved Hepatic and Renal Calcium Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus of Male Wistar Rats by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Namubiru, Sarah, Safiriyu, Abass Alao, Ninsiima, Herbert Izo, Nakimbugwe, Dorothy, Namayanja, Monica, Valladares, Miriela Betancourt

“…Information on the mechanism of action of AG on blood, renal, and hepatic tissues is sparse, although it continues to be an important alternative medicinal plant in several developing countries. The objective of the study was to determine key changes in calcium levels and s100a1 protein levels and antioxidant and histopathologic changes in blood, renal, and hepatic tissues of male diabetic Wistar rats. …”
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