Effect of Eel Biscuit Supplementation on Height of Children with Stunting Aged 36–60 Months: A Pilot Study by Dewi M. D. Herawati, Siti N. Asiyah, Siska Wiramihardja, Shifa Fauzia, Deni K. Sunjaya

“…Stunting is a major health problem in developing countries. Animal-based supplements can increase the height of children with stunting. …”
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Leveraging advanced technologies for early detection and diagnosis of oral cancer: Warning alarm by Saantosh Saravanan, N. Aravindha Babu, Lakshmi T, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan

“…Oral cancer as a global health problem becomes more difficult to deal with, especially since developing countries are the hardest hit due to massive rates of mortality and morbidity. …”
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Prevalence of “weak B” phenotypes and their evaluation and differentiation in healthy blood donor population in Eastern India by Sudipta Sekhar Das, Sourav Mukherjee, Sourav Chowdhury

“…Therefore, blood centers in developing countries including India should establish simple techniques to detect and differentiate weak subgroups and develop procedures to ensure safe blood transfusion and transplantation.…”
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Cessation of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Determining Factors at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Bayew Kelkay, Eshetie Kindalem, Animut Tagele, Yohannes Moges

“…Not all infants are exclusively breastfed in developing countries, including Ethiopia. This study, therefore, assessed the magnitude and determining factors of EBF cessation practice among mothers at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Humanitarian activity as a ‘soft power’ instrument of transnational corporations by N. O. Yudin

“…The second section examines the activities of Nestle in Colombia as an example of effective use of the humanitarian agenda to promote the economic and political interests of TNCs in developing countries. The author shows that within the framework of corporate humanitarian expansion Nestle implemented a wide range of humanitarian projects, which allowed it not only to secure a foothold in the Colombian market, but also to penetrate its political system, as well as to gain opportunities to further expand its political presence in the region. …”
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Mothers’ Care-Seeking Behavior for Common Childhood Illnesses and Its Predictors in Ethiopia: Meta-Analysis by Tiwabwork Tekalign, Mistire Teshome Guta, Nefsu Awoke, Abiyot Wolie Asres, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Healthcare-seeking interventions can potentially reduce child mortality; however, many children die in developing countries without reaching a health facility. …”
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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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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: Magnitude, Associated Factors, and An... by Mekuria Edae, Zelalem Teklemariam, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Degu Abate

“…However, there is no guideline which recommends routine screening of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria in most of developing countries including Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the magnitude, associated factors, and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women. …”
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A Five-Year Trend of Intestinal Parasite Prevalence among Students Attending Clinic at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia by Adane Derso, Gizachew Yenealem, Ayenew Addisu

“…Intestinal parasitic infections are the cause of the highest worldwide infectious disease and the major public health problems in developing countries. Among the cases, children and younger age are at high risk and the major victims. …”
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International development cooperation and political risks for transnational business: Linking research topics by V. I. Bartenev

“…Despite political risks had initially been associated with developing countries (and transition economies — after the Cold War), two distinctive research clusters have developed separately from one another — quite inexplicably. …”
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Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Effects of Antimalarial Herbal Mixtures by Isaac Dadzie, Shaibu Adams Avorgbedo, Regina Appiah-Opong, Obed Cudjoe

“…Many developing countries depend on herbal mixtures as the first line and cost-effective therapy for malaria. …”
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Design of a Solar Powered Precision Irrigation System. by Othieno John Wangara

“…Over 80% of freshwater withdrawals in developing countries is applied in irrigation. Irrigated agriculture provides 40% of the world's food from less than 20% of the cultivated area highlighting the importance of irrigation in global food security. …”
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Residential Density and Illegal Waste Dumping In Cities by Mahamba C, and Ruhiiga TM

“…Background and Objectives: For developing countries in general and for Sub-Sahara Africa in particular, little is documented in the lit- erature about the location and size of illegal waste dumps in relation to urban residential areas and how this may introduce an alternative explanation for the prevalence of illegal waste dumping using Hara- re, Zimbabwe as a study area. …”
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Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on School Girl Education in Primary Schools in Katuna Town Council Kabale District. by Tumwebaze, Costance

“…Teenage pregnancy is a worldwide issue that affects developed and developing countries and limits the girls to engage in education. …”
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Pain Assessment Following Open Hemorrhoidectomy Under Local Anesthesia Versus Saddle Block: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. by Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Okedi, Xaviour Francis, Baluku, Moris, Lule, Herman, Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu, Kyamanywa, Patrick

“…Background There is a disparity in evidence on pain assessment post open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) using local anes- Thesia and its use in developing countries are different from those in developed countries. …”
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Examining the Application of Information and Communication Technology in Records Management at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Kyoshabire, Fortunate

“…Both interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents and findings indicate that electronic health records as one of the types of ICT used in records management in that it implementation leads to improved administration processes, streamlined workflows, and better decision-making, some respondents mentioned that changes in software and hardware in that one of the greatest issues facing the longevity of digital collections in developing countries is not only the storage media deterioration, some respondents mentioned that inadequate funding digital projects in that digitization of records requires enormous funding due to frequent hardware and software upgrades, and increasing cost of subscription to electronic databases. …”
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Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara. by Twesigye, Christopher

“…Digitization of cultural heritage artifacts in developing countries, Uganda inclusive has been slow, leaving most of the artifacts in cultural institutions not fully digitized and hence affecting preservation and limiting accessibility to valuable information by users. …”
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Performance Management Innovations and Local Government Employees Performance in Kabale District: A case Study of Kabale District Local Government Administration. by Alex, Museveni

“…Despite the increasing effects on training of employees by Local Governments, there was still limited literature on performance management innovations issues in developing countries and increasing concerns from customers and clients towards low quality service delivery in the Public Sectors including district Local Governments in Uganda. …”
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A descriptive-multivariate analysis of community knowledge, confidence, and trust in COVID-19 clinical trials amongst Ugandans working in healthcare settings. by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Lawrence Obado, Osuwat

“…Background: Misinformation often undermines community vaccine uptake, yet information in rural communities, especially of developing countries, is scarce. This study was to identify major challenges associated with COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials amongst Ugandans employed in healthcare settings. …”
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Pesticide application and water quality in Doho and Kibimba rice irrigation schemes, eastern Uganda by Sulaiman, Abubakar Aminua, Sarah, Nachuha, Zakia, Tebetyoc

“…Considering that agriculture is a major source of income in most developing countries, crop damage from pest infestation is of great concern to many farmers. …”
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