Comparative Quality Evaluation of Selected Brands of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Marketed in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Christina Osei-Asare, Esther Eshun Oppong, Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, John Antwi Apenteng, Yvonne Ochesinda Alatu, Robert Sarpong

“…The ever-growing commercialization of poor-quality and substandard medicines, especially anti-infectives characterized by inadequate postmarket surveillance by stakeholders remains a major global health challenge, particularly in developing countries, where antibiotic drug resistance and its repercussions on human health remain dominant. …”
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Identifying and prioritizing antifragile tourism strategies in a Neutrosophic environment by Mahdi Ghaforiyan, Ali Sorourkhah, Seyyed Edalatpanah

“…Tourism is a worthy catalyst for development in emerging economies and supports growth in most developing countries. Consequently, countries continuously strive to enhance tourism competitiveness to magnetize worldwide tourists. …”
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The Epidemiology of Hospital-Referred Head Injury in Ardabil City by Esmaeil Farzaneh, Ghasem Fattahzadeh-Ardalani, Vahid Abbasi, Fariba Kahnamouei-aghdam, Behnam Molaei, Elham Iziy, Habib Ojaghi

“…Trauma is the leading cause of death for youth in developing countries. Given the prevalence of head trauma (HT) in society and its complication and burden, the epidemiologic study of head trauma is necessary and is the main aim of this study. …”
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Enhancing food waste compost quality with nutrient amendments by John Nkansah, Samson Oduro-Kwarteng, Helen Essandoh, Richard Kuffuor

“…Purpose Recycling of food waste fraction of municipal solid waste into compost for use in agriculture is seen as an effective environmentally–friendly option. In developing countries, however, there are few commercial composting facilities producing composts whose use in agriculture is low, mainly due to their low nutrient content compared to chemical fertilizers.Method This study investigated the effect of the food waste (FW) nutrient-amendment ratio on compost quality using amendments such as Cocoa Pod Husk Ash (CPHA), poultry manure (PM), and cow manure (CM). …”
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The Influence of Husband Support and Information Sources on Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior by Ilham Salam, Sudirham Sudirham, Tika Bela Sari

“…Around 90% of the 342,000 deaths from cervical cancer occur in developing countries, including Indonesia. Cervical cancer is a disease that can be prevented through early detection. …”
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The health effect of relaxing entry regulation for private hospitals and its nonlinear characteristics: evidence from China by Wanwen Jia, Wanwen Jia

“…This study provides valuable theoretical insights into promoting a fair competition mechanism in the healthcare market, enhancing the quality of private hospitals, and improving the overall health level of residents in China and other developing countries facing similar challenges.…”
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TRANSNATIONAL THREATS AND FOREIGN POLICY SHIFTS: INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES by AHMED OLAWALE MOLIKI, NURUDEEN ABIDEMI AKANBI

“…Its impact on societies around the globe is diverse, presenting both opportunities and challenges. For most developing countries, the challenges are more than the opportunities. …”
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The Rising Burden of Diabetes and Hypertension in Southeast Asian and African Regions: Need for Effective Strategies for Prevention and Control in Primary Health Care Settings by Viswanathan Mohan, Yackoob K. Seedat, Rajendra Pradeepa

“…To meet the twin challenge of DM and HTN in developing countries, PHCs will have to be strengthened with a concerted and multipronged effort to provide promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services.…”
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Magnitude of Prelacteal Feeding and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Having Children Less than One Year of Age: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Eastern Zone, T... by Senait Gebreslasie Gebremeskel, Tesfay Tsegay Gebru, Selam Shushay Kassahun, Berhanu Gebresilassie Gebrehiwot

“…Prelacteal feeding is an obstacle to optimal breastfeeding practices in developing countries. It directly or indirectly affects the health of the infants. …”
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Nutritional and Rheological Characterization of an Infant Flour Based on Parboiled Rice (Oryza sativa), Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), and Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale) by Love Mouka Mahouli, Bruno Fotso Saah, Hygride Dongmo, Justine Odelonne Kenfack, Bilkissou Njapndounke, Marie Madeleine Nanga Ndjang, Mathilde Julie Klang

“…Protein-energy malnutrition and mineral deficiencies in children under five years are major problems in developing countries. The present study was thus carried out with the aim of proposing a weaning flour based on parboiled rice, spirulina, and cashew nut that meets the nutritional needs of children aged 06 to 24 months. …”
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Evaluation of Amine Functionalized Thermal Power Plant Solid Waste for Industrial Wastewater Remediation by Ali Y. Kozbek, Kubilay Şahin, Ertuğrul Sarı, Esra Bedir, Fatma G. Yüce, Senem Çitoğlu, Hatice Duran

“…The application of recovered micro/nanoparticles from solid wastes and their utilization for wastewater treatment is important not only for economy of developing countries but also for protecting the environment.…”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Meta-Analysis by Lin Li, Lingling Li, Xiaoying Zhou, Shuping Xiao, Huiyuan Gu, Guoxin Zhang

“…H. pylori should be considered one of the risk factors of HG, especially in the developing countries. H. pylori eradication could be considered to relieve the symptoms of HG in some intractable cases.…”
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Impact of Tobacco Use on Oral Cancer Incidence among Women in Urban Slums: A Case-Control Study by Anuj Singh Parihar, Sonal Wakhle, Bireswar Roy, Diwakar Vashisth, Aditya S. Dupare, Rashmi Laddha

“…Background: Oral cancer represents a significant global health burden, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations in developing countries like India. Urban slums, characterized by socioeconomic challenges and limited access to healthcare, are particularly susceptible. …”
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Honduran nursing care to pressure injuries in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation: A qualitative study by Yoselin Isabel Vallejo Bustamante, Oscar Fidel Antunez Martinez

“…Background: Although substantial evidence exists regarding the treatment of pressure ulcers, there is a lack of studies demonstrating a comprehensive nursing approach for managing pressure ulcers in the ICU, particularly among patients with invasive mechanical ventilation from developing countries like Honduras. This gap in research is significant as the risk and impact of pressure ulcers on health recovery cannot be disregarded. …”
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4-Aminoquinoline as a privileged scaffold for the design of leishmanicidal agents: structure–property relationships and key biological targets by Angel H. Romero, Francisco Delgado

“…It is endemic in several regions worldwide, representing a public health problem for more than 88 countries, in particular in the tropical and subtropical regions of developing countries. At the moment, there are neither approved vaccines nor effective drugs for the treatment of human leishmaniasis for any of its three typical clinical manifestations, and, importantly, the drugs of clinical use have several side effects, require complex administration regimens, present high cost, and are ineffective in many populations due to pathogen resistance. …”
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Nuclear Industry in the Eyes of Russians: Trust and Its Determinants by I. A. Ankudinov, R. N. Abramov

“…Both developed and developing countries face the need to meet growing energy consumption needs, which is especially difficult in the context of gas market shocks and large-scale green transition plans. …”
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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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Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers by Mustapha Amoadu, Isaac Tetteh Commey, Edward Wilson Ansah

“…Abstract Background In developing countries, driving long-distance buses presents substantial road-traffic challenges. …”
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Geotechnical Suitability of Soils in Road Construction for Sustainable Development in Tropical Africa: Case of Lateritic Graveled Soils of Bandjoun (West, Cameroon) by Carlos Foko Tamba, Lucas Kengni, Paul Tematio

“…The environmental impact of the exploitation of geomaterials and their relatively high cost, coupled with the increasingly low financial capital in developing countries, are pushing road actors to turn to inexpensive local ecological materials. …”
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Against all odds: women's motivation to become STEM entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka by Arosha Adikaram, Ruwaiha Razik

“…Originality/value – The study contributes to and expands the knowledge of STEM women entrepreneurs in general and to the limited existing knowledge of STEM women entrepreneurs in developing countries specifically. The paper brings contextual novelty as Sri Lanka produces more female STEM graduates than men, which is unique compared to most other parts of the world.…”
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