Statistical evaluation of selected air quality parameters influenced by COVID-19 lockdown by M.H. Masum, S.K. Pal

“…Air pollution has become a serious concern for its potential health hazard, however, often got less attention in developing countries, like Bangladesh. It is expected that worldwide lockdown due to COVID-19 widespread cause reduction in environmental pollution in particularly the air pollution: however, such changes have been different in different places. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to protective eyewear acceptance among Indian farmers: A qualitative study by Gopinath Madheswaran, K Eshwari, Judith Shefali Jathanna, Syed Ibrahim, Krithica Srinivasan, Lakshmi Shinde, Ramesh S Ve, Rashima Asokan, S Saravanan, SB Saranya

“…Abstract Background Agriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations globally, accounts for a significant proportion of work-related injuries, particularly in developing countries like India. However, lack of awareness and possibly low education levels make farmers in the unorganized sector vulnerable to eye injuries. …”
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Drivers of the Sustainability Performance of Induction Stove Conversion Program in Indonesia by Retno Wulan Damayanti, Silvia Dhea Safira, Pringgo Widyo Laksono, Haryono Setiadi, Nisa Aqilla Ellenahaya Entifar

“…These empirical findings improve previous research on the sustainability of an energy transition program, which provides insights for researchers and stakeholders in the energy management field, especially in developing countries, for policy determination and decision-making. …”
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Screening of the Dichloromethane: Methanolic Extract of Centella asiatica for Antibacterial Activities against Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Shigella sonnei, Bacillus subtili... by Berick Moturi Sieberi, George Isanda Omwenga, Rachael Kitondo Wambua, Judith Chemutai Samoei, Mathew Piero Ngugi

“…About 60% of the population living in developing countries depends on herbal drugs for healthcare needs. …”
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Knowledge about Danger Signs of Obstetric Complications and Associated Factors among Postnatal Mothers of Mechekel District Health Centers, East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 20... by Gedefa Amenu, Zerfu Mulaw, Tewodros Seyoum, Hinsermu Bayu

“…Background. Developing countries like Ethiopia contributed highest level of maternal mortality due to obstetric complications. …”
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Evaluation of Sociodemographic Factors among Diabetic Patients with Urinary Tract Infections in Kisii Referral Hospital, Kenya by Vincent M. Mageto, Oliver W. Mbuthia, Caroline J. Ngetsa, Dinah O. Moraa, Erick O. Okoyo, Scholastica G. Mathenge, Wachuka G. Njoroge

“…There is a wide gap of information in developing countries regarding the sociodemographic factors linked to UTI among diabetics and the gender disparity among the same. …”
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Supply chain performance in the age of Industry 4.0 by Tahsina Khan, Md Mehedi Hasan Emon

“…Research limitations/implications: The study's limitations include the use of convenience sampling and data from a single industry sector within a developing country, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. …”
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A retrospective analysis of the malaria trend in Yemen over the sixteen-years, from 2006 to 2021 by Wadhah Hassan Edrees, Wadee Abdullah Al-Shehari

“…Abstract Background Malaria is one of the important diseases that threatens the global health system, especially in developing countries, including Yemen. Based on surveillance data, this analysis aimed to assess the trend of malaria in Yemen over the last sixteen years from 2006 to 2021. …”
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Nurses' use of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic-A scoping review. by Stinne Glasdam, Helena Sandberg, Sigrid Stjernswärd, Frode F Jacobsen, Anette H Grønning, Lisbeth Hybholt

“…<h4>Results</h4>Most of the eleven included studies were cross-sectional surveys, conducted in developing countries, and had neither social media nor nurses as their main focus of interest. …”
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Visible Goiter among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Public Health Facilities of Debre Markos Town, East Gojjam, North West Ethiopia by Yihun Endalamaw, Haji Kedir, Tadesse Alemayehu

“…It is the most important public health problem in developing countries like Ethiopia and specifically in East Gojjam. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of the effects of electronic waste on the environment by M. Maphosa, V. Maphosa

“…China dominates with a third of articles published by authors, followed by India and the United States. Developing countries contributed about 17% of total publications. …”
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Dietary factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Sekota town, Northern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Kassahun Ayele, Meron Demisew

“…Background Anaemia is a major public health problem during pregnancy, especially in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Poor diet patterns are common contributors to anaemia. …”
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Treatment of small scale gold mining wastewater using pilot-scale sedimentation and Cocopeat filter bed system by J. Samaniego, M.A.N. Tanchuling

“…The use of amalgamation process to recover gold from mined ores by the small-scale gold miners in the Philippines and other developing countries produces and dispose of untreated wastewater to the receiving water bodies. …”
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Purchasing Intentions toward Fast Food: The Mediating Role of Consumer Attitudes toward Fast Food by Jian Xue, Wenjing Zhang, Zeeshan Rasool, Mohsin Ali Khan, Ahmad Imran Khan, Anum Afzal Khan, Syed Arslan Abbas

“…This study is the first of its kind and helps identify the fast food purchasing behaviors of consumers in developing countries. The shift from joint family systems to a nuclear family model is a particularly important change in the social experience of food.…”
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Prevalence of Malaria among Adults in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fasil Adugna Kendie, Tamirat Hailegebriel W/kiros, Endalkachew Nibret Semegn, Melaku Wale Ferede

“…Malaria adversely affects the health of the peoples as well as the economic development of many developing countries including Ethiopia. Methods. This review article was reported according to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Foreign Aid’s Effect on Political Risks for Foreign Direct Investment: A Literature Review by V. I. Bartenev

“…This involvement encompasses a broad spectrum, incorporating innovative private sector instruments—now acknowledged as ODA-eligible by the OECD—as well as traditional tools of external official support to developing countries, which remain the primary contributors to ODA flows. …”
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Seasonal Profile and Five-Year Trend Analysis of Malaria Prevalence in Maygaba Health Center, Welkait District, Northwest Ethiopia by Fitsum Tigu, Tsegay Gebremaryam, Asnake Desalegn

“…Malaria is a serious public health problem of most developing countries, including Ethiopia. The burden of malaria is severely affecting the economy and lives of people, particularly among the productive ages of rural society. …”
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Development of the RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous Determination and Quantification of Artemether and Lumefantrine in Fixed-Dose Combination Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms by Simon Nyarko, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye, Raphael Johnson, Noble Kuntworbe, Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Denis Dekugmen Yar, Yaa Asantewaa Osei

“…Developing countries face enormous challenges with substandard and falsified antimalarial drugs. …”
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Ambient Air Pollution and Chronic kidney disease risk in Deltan communities: A Policy Brief, 2023 [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luca Mora, Elaine Carnegie, Ogochukwu Okoye

“…Ambient air pollution is an emerging environmental risk factor for CKD; however, epidemiological data and evidence are lacking for susceptible populations in developing countries. The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a petrochemical hub known for environmental degradation, including air pollution, and thus, serves as a good case study for investigating the association between air pollution and CKD. …”
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Hubungan Obesitas dengan Hormon Testosteron pada Mahasiswa STIKes Indonesia Padang by Ibrahim , Fadil Oenzil, Arni Amir

“…<br />Kata kunci: obesitas, testosteron, adiponektin, enzim aromatase</p><p> </p><p>Abstract <br />Obesity is becoming a worldwide epidemic and two-thirds of people developing countries suffer obesity. Obese men have fat cells that release the enzyme aromatase which catalyse testosterone to estradiol. …”
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