From Maximization to Optimization: A Paradigm Shift in Rice Production in Thailand to Improve Overall Quality of Life of Stakeholders by Ryoichi Doi, Supachai Pitiwut

“…The system has resulted in good health conditions for the farmers and villagers, financial security, availability of extra time, and additional opportunities and freedom and hence in the improvement of their overall quality of life. …”
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Characterizing rural livelihoods in a changing environment: a case study in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco by Adele Woodmansee, Meryem Aakairi, Bruno Gérard, Omar Saadani Hassani, Abderrahim Ouarghidi, Alison G. Power, David G. Rossiter, Andrew McDonald

“…In 2022–2023, we carried out a a household survey and focus group discussions to understand the evolution of livelihood strategies in four Amazigh villages in Imegdal Commune in the western High Atlas. …”
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Comment prendre en compte les mobilités saisonnières du bétail dans l’estimation de la charge animale d’un territoire sud-sahélien ? by Yanoussa Yakoubou Alzouma, Pierre Hiernaux, Mahamane Larwanou, Maguette Kaire, Issa Garba, Amadou Adamou Kalilou, Sambo Bode, Mahaman Maaouia Abdou Moussa, Harouna Abdou Bawa

“…Une enquête exhaustive, menée dans 6 des 40 villages de la commune, a recensé le cheptel des 1 515 familles d’agriculteurs possédant quelques têtes de bétail. …”
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Prevalence and drivers of malaria infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic community members in five regions with varying transmission intensity in mainland Tanzania by Gervas A. Chacha, Filbert Francis, Salehe S. Mandai, Misago D. Seth, Rashid A. Madebe, Daniel P. Challe, Daniel A. Petro, Dativa Pereus, Ramadhani Moshi, Rule Budodo, Angelina J. Kisambale, Ruth B. Mbwambo, Catherine Bakari, Sijenunu Aaron, Daniel Mbwambo, Stella Kajange, Samuel Lazaro, Ntuli Kapologwe, Celine I. Mandara, Deus S. Ishengoma

“…Conclusions Malaria prevalence varied widely across regions and villages, and the odds of infections were higher in males, schoolchildren, non-bednet users, and individuals with low SES or living in houses with open windows and/or holes on the walls. …”
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Respectful Maternity Care during Childbirth among Women in a Rural Area of Northern India by Ravneet Kaur, Tejbeer Singh, Mani Kalaivani, Kapil Yadav, Sanjeev K. Gupta, Shashi Kant

“…Materials and Methods: In this community-based cross-sectional study, among 485 participants, conducted in 28 villages of Northern India, we ascertained the experience of RMC during childbirth by using the person-centered maternity care (PCMC) scale. …”
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Urbanization and nature-based tourism development: A case of tourism corridor in Surakarta-Karanganyar-Magetan by Rahayu Paramita

“…Subsequently, nature-based tourism contributes to the urbanization process through the development of service activities that to a certain extent cause land conversion in the area of tourism villages, which impacts the sustainability of the main attractions of nature-based tourism. …”
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Waveform Characteristics of Tunnel Blast Waves and a Wave-Blocking Method by Xianshun Zhou, Xuemin Zhang, Tianhe Ren, Xuefeng Ou, Wenchao Xiong, Liming Zhang, Lei Zhang

“…In order to minimize the impact of the blast wave on the buildings around the tunnel, a new wave-blocking trolley (NWBT) was proposed to control the AOp during the construction of the Baitacun tunnel, as the nearby villages were located less than 100 m from the tunnel portal. …”
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Effect of environmental conditions and preventive behaviors on cutaneous leishmaniasis from the earthquake that hit cities in Western Iran in 2021: A cross-sectional study by Fakhreddin CHABOKSAVAR, Arash ZIAPOUR, Mozhgan IRANDOST, Behzad MAHAKI, Francesco CHIRICO, Murat YILDIRIM, Gabriella NUCERA, Lukasz SZARPAK, Nicola BRAGAZZI, Anvar ASADI

“…Therefore, control programs should focus on villages and cities with high disease risks.…”
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The Assessment of Agroforestry Practices in Mukura Sector, Huye District, Southern Rwanda by Doreen Mukoobwa, Benitha Zaninka, Canisius Patrick Mugunga

“…A sample of 100 households was selected by stage sampling, randomly choosing four cells and two villages per cell in Mukura Sector. Face-to-face interview was dispensed to household heads, and data were collected on agroforestry practices, on-farm tree species, tree spatial arrangements, tree products, and the adoption rate. …”
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Transformasi Kesehatan melalui Perbaikan Sanitasi: Kiprah dr. Budi Laksono sebagai Relawan Kesehatan, 1991-2019 by Ckrystin Natalia Hutapea, Mahendra Pudji Utama

“…Driven by a desire to address this issue, he focused on enhancing the health of the villagers, whose known for their suboptimal sanitation. …”
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The Role of Government micro financing in the Development of Rural Entrepreneurship (Case Study: Radkan Rural District) by Shadi khoob, Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari, Aliakbar Anabestani

“…The study population comprised 27 entrepreneurs, with a sample of 244 individuals from 13 Radkan villages selected using the Cochran formula with a 0.06 error level. …”
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Factors Improvement of Sustainable livelihoods from the Perspective of Local People, Case Study: Ardabil County by vakil heidari sarban, Alireza Abdpour

“…It can be said that studied population in this study consists of all villagers living in rural areas of Ardabil County in 2016 (N= 85053), among which 383 persons were selected as statistical sample using Cochran formula. …”
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Evaluation of Compensation System of Production Forest in Communal Land Right of Sougb Tribe, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province by Jonni Marwa, Simson Werimon

“…This research took place in Teluk Bintuni Regency and data were collected in five villages (Kampung Bina Desa, Kampung Lama, Tirasai, Atibo and Tihibo) as communal landowner of Sougb Tribe. …”
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Effect of Diseases on Livestock Animals in Kahungye Sub-County Kabale District. by Tibasiima, Charity

“…A survey research design was employed, incorporating interviews with farmers, veterinarians, and stakeholders in six purposively selected villages. Data were collected through questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and participant observation, supplemented by secondary data. …”
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Tigers, Terrain, and Human Settlement Influence the Occupancy of Leopards (Panthera pardus) in Southwestern Tarai, Nepal by Laxmi Raj Joshi, Rabin Bahadur K. C., Madhu Chetri, Morten Odden, Olivier Devineau, Ajay Karki, Bhagawan Raj Dahal, Naresh Subedi

“…At a time when Nepal has achieved its tiger conservation targets, efforts are required to maintain adequate prey biomass to minimize fatal encounters between tigers and leopards and displacement of leopards peripheral to the settlement area, where villagers might kill them in retaliation of livestock killing. …”
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The Effect of Agglomeration Strategy on Rural Resilience from the Perspective of Homestay Tourism Operators by Ye Chongliang, Miao Xumei, Granovskaya Olga, Sun Feihan

“…Homestay tourism villages (HTVs) represent a path for the transformation, revitalization, and sustainability of rural communities. …”
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Regional Press and Local Authority Structures: History of Its Establishment and Relations (1930–2000). On the example of the Omsk Region by S. V. Novikov

“…The refusal of the state to support the mass media caused a negative attitude to the regional leadership of the local leadership and villagers. The regional leadership was forced to create an information and analytical structure of the administration of the Omsk region, with the support of the federal government. …”
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Applying Participatory Communication Principles in Covid-19 Health Message Dissemination in a Rural South African Municipality by Israel Fadipe, Tshepang Molale

“…This qualitative inquiry examined how officials of Ratlou Municipality in North-West Province, South Africa, communicated COVID-19 messages to communities in the rural villages of Setlagole and Madibogo. Semi-structured interviews with four municipal officials and focus group interviews with 28 citizens were conducted. …”
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South African indigenous chickens' genetic diversity, and the adoption of ecological niche modelling and landscape genomics as strategic conservation techniques by Reneilwe Rose Mogano, Takalani Judas Mpofu, Bohani Mtileni, Khanyisile Hadebe

“…Indigenous chickens, raised in villages, provide essential genetic resources and income for poverty alleviation by providing affordable protein. …”
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Storage Insects on Yam Chips and Their Traditional Management in Northern Benin by Y. L. Loko, A. Dansi, M. Tamo, A. H. Bokonon-Ganta, P. Assogba, M. Dansi, R. Vodouhè, A. Akoegninou, A. Sanni

“…Twenty-five villages of Northern Benin were surveyed to identify the constraints of yam chips production, assess the diversity of storage insects on yam chips, and document farmers' perception of their impacts on the stocks and their traditional management practices. …”
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