Family function, social support, postpartum depression, and maternal parenting practices: Their impact on infant growth by Ashri Nurfurqoni Fuadah, Hastuti Dwi, Sunarti Euis, Eva Riany Yulina

“…The study emphasizes the significance of enhancing family function to reduce postpartum depression, enhance maternal parenting practices related to nutrition and healthcare, and support optimal infant growth while reducing the risk of stunting.…”
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Experimental drought and soil amendments affect grassland above- and belowground vegetation but not soil carbon stocks by D. Guasconi, D. Guasconi, S. A. O. Cousins, S. A. O. Cousins, S. Manzoni, S. Manzoni, N. Roth, N. Roth, G. Hugelius, G. Hugelius

“…Experimental drought did not significantly reduce plant biomass compared to control plots, but it stunted the increase in aboveground biomass in compost-treated plots and led to changes in root traits. …”
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Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of cushing disease in a 12-year-old boy. Case report by Agim Gjikopulli, Sonila Tomori, Marjeta Tanka, Donjeta Bali

“…He presented with headaches, rapid weight gain during the last three years, stunting, increased body hair growth, and a typical Cushingoid appearance. …”
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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD: STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING THE GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE by FRANK FUNKEYE SAPELE, AKUMKA JOSEPH YABAYANZE, KANYINSOLA AZEEZ

“…Major findings showed that environmental degradation, desertification caused by climate change had greatly stunted agricultural production and government rules universally; climate change has increased food uncertainty, poor statistical analysis and implementation by government. …”
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An Efficient In Vitro Propagation Protocol of Cocoyam [Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott] by Anne E. Sama, Harrison G. Hughes, Mohamed S. Abbas, Mohamed A. Shahba

“…Shoots produced with BAP were larger and more normal in appearance than those produced with TDZ, which were small, compressed, and stunted. The use of stationary liquid media is recommended for economic reasons.…”
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Use of Posttranscription Gene Silencing in Squash to Induce Resistance against the Egyptian Isolate of the Squash Leaf Curl Virus by Omnia Taha, Inas Farouk, Abdelhadi Abdallah, Naglaa A. Abdallah

“…It is transmitted by whitefly Bemisia tabaci biotype B causing severe leaf curling, vein banding, and molting ending by stunting. In this study full-length genomic clone of SqLCV Egyptian isolated and posttranscriptional gene silencing (PTGS) has been induced to develop virus resistance. …”
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Complementary feeding practices and Associated Factors in Children below the Age of 24 Months in Kitumba Sub County-Kabale District by Valentine, B.K. Birungi

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Micronutrient status, food security, anaemia, Plasmodium infection, and physical activity as predictors of primary schoolchildren's body composition in Côte d'Ivoire by Kurt Z. Long, Kurt Z. Long, Sylvain G. Traoré, Sylvain G. Traoré, Kouadio B. Kouassi, Kouadio B. Kouassi, Jean T. Coulibaly, Jean T. Coulibaly, Bomey C. Gba, Bomey C. Gba, Daouda Dao, Daouda Dao, Johanna Beckmann, Christin Lang, Harald Seelig, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Uwe Pühse, Markus Gerber, Jürg Utzinger, Jürg Utzinger, Bassirou Bonfoh, Bassirou Bonfoh, Bassirou Bonfoh

“…BackgroundStunting and overt malnutrition remain prevalent among school age children in rural areas of Côte d'Ivoire while obesity is increasing in urban areas. …”
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Rate and Timing Effects of Growth Regulating Herbicides Applications on Grain Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Growth and Yield by Thierry E. Besançon, Ranjit Riar, Ronnie W. Heiniger, Randy Weisz, Wesley J. Everman

“…Consequently, a study was conducted to investigate crop growth and yield response to 2,4-D (100, 220, and 330 g acid equivalent ha−1) and dicamba (280 g acid equivalent ha−1) applied on 20 to 65 cm tall sorghum. Greater stunting resulted from 2,4-D applied at 330 g acid equivalent ha−1 or below 45 cm tall sorghum whereas lodging prevailed with 2,4-D at 330 g acid equivalent ha−1 and dicamba applied beyond 35 cm tall crop. …”
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The Magnitude of Hidden Hunger and Cognitive Deficits among Children Living in Orphanages in Kumasi, Ghana by Marina Tandoh, Mary Asamoah

“…About 12.3%, 7%, and 10.0% of participants were stunted, thin, and overweight/obese, respectively. …”
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Insidensi Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah pada Spektrum Plasenta Akreta di Rumah Sakit Dr Hasan Sadikin Bandung by Yuktiana Kharisma, Hasrayati Agustina, Sri Suryanti, Birgitta Maria Dewayani, Bethy Suryawati Hernowo

“…Low birth weight (LBW) babies are closely related to infant morbidity, stunted growth and cognitive development, and chronic diseases. …”
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Farmers and Agricultural Extension Officers Perception of Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke Parasitism on Cowpea in the Upper East Region of Ghana by Peter Haruna, Aaron T. Asare, Elvis Asare-Bediako, Francis Kusi

“…Its effects on the host plants (cowpea) included stunted growth, leaf senescence, chlorosis, death of the crop, and reduced yield. …”
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Effectiveness of Moringa Leaf Juice in Increasing Hemoglobin Levels and Reducing Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women with Anemia and Hypertension by Hastuti Usman, Niluh Nita Silfia, Narmin Narmin, Artika Dewie

“… Background: Anemia and hypertension during pregnancy are significant public health challenges, particularly in developing countries, as they are associated with increased risks of maternal and fetal complications, such as preeclampsia and stunting. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves have been identified as a promising nutritional intervention due to their high iron and antioxidant content, which may contribute to improved hemoglobin levels and reduced blood pressure. …”
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The effect of interactive learning on nutritional knowledge among teachers, parents and students at primary schools in Central Java by Rachmawati Emma, Umniyatun Yuyun, Iqbal Nurmansyah Mochamad, Hidayati, Kharisma Saraswati Lia, Sahidin Didin, Sulistio Gohardi Virgo, Wulandari Eka

“…Background: Failure of linear growth or stunting is one of childhood's most common nutritional deficiencies. …”
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Identification of Pratylenchus coffeae as a causal agent of root rot disease in Sorghum bicolor in China by Ling Qin, Fan-kang Lin, Yun-long Lv, Ze-Lin Tai, Xu Zhang, Hong-lian Li, Yu Li, Ke Wang

“…This study identified diseased sorghum plants with stunted growth and brown, rotting roots in sorghum fields in Shanxi Province, China. …”
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Cytogenetic impact of gamma radiation and its effects on growth, yield and drought tolerance of maize (Zea mays L.) by Walaa M. Al-Sayed, Hanaa H. El-Shazly, Awatif I. El-Nahas, Ahmed A. A. Omran

“…Drought stress adversely affects water uptake and can stunt growth, reducing the overall productivity of maize. …”
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Prevalence of appropriate feeding practices and nutritional status among infant and young children aged 0–23 Months attending public hospitals in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia, 2024... by Samuel Demissie Darcho, Feyisa Shasho Bayisa, Teshome Demis Nimani

“…The study results also showed that the prevalence of severe undernutrition, stunting, wasting, and severe acute malnutrition was 14.4 % (95 % CI: 9.7, 19.4), 20.4 % (95 % CI: 15.3, 25.9), 13.9 % (95 % CI:10.2,19.0), and 13.9 % (95 % CI:2.3, 7.9), respectively. …”
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Hubungan Kadar Kalsium Dalam ASI, PASI Dan MPASI dari Asupan Bayi dengan Panjang Badan Bayi Usia 6-12 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya Padang 2017 by Chyka Febria, Masrul Masrul, Eva Chundrayetti

“…Survei awal yang dilakukan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya Padang, dari sepuluh bayi diukur panjang badannya didapatkan empat bayi yang mengalami stunting, sedangkan prevalensi pemberian ASI ekslusif di wilayah tersebut cukup tinggi yaitu 54,66%. …”
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Avian colibacillosis – current aspects by A. O. Gerasimova, O. B. Novikova, A. A. Savicheva

“…The disease may present asacute, subacute and chronic forms and is most often manifested by catarrhal hemorrhagic enteritis with profuse foamy diarrhea, respiratory tract lesions, fibrinous peritonitis and polyserositis, as well as a significant decrease in weight gains, stunting, egg laying decrease or complete cessation. …”
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Effect of maternal height on the risk of caesarean section in singleton births: evidence from a large-scale survey in India by Himanshu Chaurasia, Strong P Marbaniang, Hemkhothang Lhungdim

“…Our findings could be used to argue for policies that target stunting in infant girls and avoid unnecessary CS, as there is potential effect on growth during adolescence and early adulthood, with the goal to increase their adult heights, thereby lowering their risk of CS and adverse delivery outcomes.…”
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