Land Tenure Security and Sustainable Land Investment: Evidence from National Plot-Level Data in Rural China by Xiaolong Sun, Jinmin Wang, Fangping Rao

“…The linkage between land tenure security and land quality improvement investment is crucial given that the land tenure security system is a widely applied policy tool for the protection of cultivation land in developing countries. Drawing on the triple land tenure security framework, this paper examines the impact of the de jure and the de facto land tenure security on farming households’ decisions about using organic fertilizer on their plots in China, based on a national survey dataset covering 2308 plots matched with 962 farming households across 8 provinces in China (Shangdong, Shangxi, Jilin, Zhejiang, Henan, Gansu, Hunan, and Sichuan) from January to July 2013. …”
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Determinants of agricultural exports in Somalia: the impacts of exchange rates, foreign direct investment, and institutional quality by Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Amir Mohamud Mohamed

“…As a vital pillar of many developing countries' economies, the agricultural sector's export dynamics have remained understudied, particularly in integrating climatic, economic, and institutional-related factors. …”
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Host-Parasite Relationship in Cystic Echinococcosis: An Evolving Story by Alessandra Siracusano, Federica Delunardo, Antonella Teggi, Elena Ortona

“…The larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus causes cystic echinococcosis, a neglected infectious disease that constitutes a major public health problem in developing countries. Despite being under constant barrage by the immune system, E. granulosus modulates antiparasite immune responses and persists in the human hosts with detectable humoral and cellular responses against the parasite. …”
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Rural Electrification in Central America and East Africa, two case studies of sustainable microgrids by Andrea MICANGELI, Riccardo DEL CITTO, Francesco CHECCHI, Daniele VIGANÒ, Serge NOUBOUNDIEU, Giulia CESTARI

“…This paper deals with the electrification of rural villages in developing countries using Sustainable Energy Systems. The rural electrification feasibility study is done using Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable PRO (HOMER PRO). …”
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Agricultural support policies and GHG emissions from agriculture in Latin America: relationships and policy implications for climate change by Sara A. Wong, Gonzalo Rondinone, Carmine Paolo De Salvo

“…Domestic support policies for farmers and agriculture, through their price effect, have been deemed potentially environmentally harmful; for example, in developing countries, agricultural prices have been set- below the world market prices, aiming to secure low retail prices for urban consumers. …”
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Development of a Theoretical Delay Model for Heterogeneous and Less Lane-Disciplined Traffic Conditions by Abdhul Khadhir, Ashish Bhaskar, Lelitha Vanajakshi, Md. Mazharul Haque

“…In developing countries with limited or no availability of traffic sensors, theoretical delay models are the most commonly used tool to estimate control delay at intersections. …”
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FTIR Analysis of Pesticide Active Ingredients into Seasonal Vegetables: Ensuring Food Safety and Raising Awareness by Md. Mejbah Uddin Mithu, Sadia Akter Shormela

“…Food contamination is a serious concern for developing countries, including Bangladesh. Improper pesticide application can lead to a buildup of agrochemical active ingredients on plants' edible portions, potentially absorbing into the food chain. …”
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Perceptions of diabetic retinopathy patients on the management of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in South Tarawa, Kiribati: A qualitative study. by Teuota Angirerei-Farran, Masoud Mohammadnezhad, Kal Alnababatah, Mosese Salusalu

“…Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common causes of legal blindness in developing countries, particularly between the ages of 20 to 65 years. …”
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Bacteriological profile and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of wound infections in burns ward of a tertiary care hospital: a retro-prospective study by Anvesh Anand Gaonkar, Ian Antao Pereira, Yuri Dias Amborcar

“…Burn injuries, particularly in developing countries, present a major public health concern. …”
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Factors Affecting Digital Financial Service Adoption in Bangladesh: Evidence from SEM-ANN Approaches by Nafis Sadik, Md. Mominur Rahman

“…The rapid growth of Digital Financial Services (DFS) has revolutionized the financial landscape in developing countries, including Bangladesh. Despite its growing importance, understanding the factors influencing DFS adoption remains limited, particularly when leveraging advanced analytical frameworks. …”
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Interaction of Schistosoma mansoni Sporocysts and Hemocytes of Biomphalaria by D. Negrão-Corrêa, A. C. A. Mattos, C. A. J. Pereira, R. L. Martins-Souza, P. M. Z. Coelho

“…Human infection by Schistosoma mansoni affects more than 100 million people worldwide, most often in populations of developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. …”
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Assessing the unemployment rate as a mediator between SMEs and economic growth by Malik Cahyadin, Heru Irianto, Basem Ertimi

“… Economic growth and unemployment reduction in developing countries can be strengthened by improving the business quality of SMEs. …”
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Unintended Pregnancy among Pregnant Women in Ghana: Prevalence and Predictors by Samuel H. Nyarko

“…It is seen as a major challenge among women in many developing countries including Ghana. However, there is scarcely nationally representative information on its prevalence and predictors in Ghana. …”
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A Novel Multi-Level Perceptron for Accurate Heart Stroke Diagnosis by Muhammad Zaman, Muhammad Khubaib, Tanzila Kahkashan, Anam Zahoor, Narges Shahbaz, Shahzad Shoukat, Fahma Nisar

“…Traditionally the patient have to go through form different test then he have to give medical history to the doctor then the doctor make decision about their disease and then the treatment start. In the developing countries especially like Pakistan the income of the people are too much low and they cannot offered different type of expensive tests like ECG etc. …”
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Electronic Cigarettes for Curbing the Tobacco-Induced Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases: Evidence Revisited with Emphasis on Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa by Jobert Richie N. Nansseu, Jean Joel R. Bigna

“…There are about 1.3 billion smokers worldwide, with nearly 80% of them living in developing countries where the burden of tobacco-related illnesses and deaths is the heaviest. …”
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Web Accessibility Status of Open Access Journals in Africa: A 2024 Snapshot by Pastor Nso-Mangue, Sergio Luján-Mora

“…Despite the potential benefits of the adoption of OAJs in developing countries, there are not a lot of studies on their accessibility by persons with disabilities. …”
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Wound Healing Using Electrical Stimulation: A Review by Farah Jala Jaseem, Jameel Kadhim Abed, Ahmed Rashid Ajel, Noaman Mohammad Noaman

“…All over the world, especially in developing countries, many people are exposed to afflictions due to the lack of ability to heal wounds or the delay in their recovery. …”
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Prevalence and Pattern of Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infection among Primary School Children in a Rural Community in Imo State, Nigeria by Kelechi Kenneth Odinaka, Emeka Charles Nwolisa, Francis Mbanefo, Alfreda Chinekwu Iheakaram, Seline Okolo

“…Soil-transmitted helminthic infection is a common public health challenge of primary school children in resource challenged and developing countries. Our aim was to determine the prevalence and pattern of soil-transmitted helminthic infection among primary school children in a rural community in Imo State, Nigeria. …”
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Obesity and Prognostic Variables in Colombian Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Javier Cuello-López, Ana Fidalgo-Zapata, Elsa Vásquez-Trespalacios

“…While the prevalence of female obesity has accelerated over the past decade in many developing countries, such as Colombia, the prevalence of overweight and obesity specifically in breast cancer populations has not been fully described. …”
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Evaluation of Face Stability for Mega Tunnel Under Varying Ground Strength Parameters by Deshpande Shilpa, Hedaoo Namdeo

“…Transportation demands in developing countries necessitate the use of underground infrastructure, notably tunnels, which also serve as storage spaces for vehicles and military equipment, expanding their utility. …”
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