Bayesian prediction of under-five mortality rates for Tanzania by Mohamed K. Mwanga, Silas S. Mirau, Jean M. Tchuenche, Isambi S. Mbalawata

“…Additional efforts by the government through evidence-based interventions should be undertaken to improve child survival by expanding access to health care, especially in rural areas, taking into account local context.…”
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Unlocking potential: how project-based learning influences kindergarten motor skills by Anggarda Paramita Muji, Alwen Bentri, Jamaris Jamaris, Rakimahwati Rakimahwati, Abna Hidayati, Darmansyah Darmansyah, Hendra Hidayat

“… Introduction: various studies have shown that the Project-Based Learning (PBL) has a significant impact on learning across different educational levels. However, there is an empirical gap, particularly regarding the implementation of PBL in early childhood education. …”
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Pervasive Refusal Syndrome: Three Case Reports—Autism as a Predisposing Factor and Gentle Coercion to Shorten Duration of Disorder? by Håkan Jarbin, Ann-Sofie Saldeen, Carl-Magnus Forslund

“…Pervasive refusal syndrome (PRS) is a severe child psychiatric syndrome not yet included in the international classification and mostly affecting girls aged 7-15 years. …”
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A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Understand Urban Latino Parent’s Oral Health Knowledge and Beliefs by Tamanna Tiwari, Nayanjot Rai, Eivi Colmenero, Hilda Gonzalez, Mirna Castro

“…Findings from the focus groups demonstrate that the primary caregivers described barriers in maintaining oral health for their children including cultural barriers, child’s temperament, lack of time, and easy access to high-risk foods. …”
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Young Women’s Political Participation and Gender Depoliticization in Nigeria by Adeola Aderayo Adebajo, Owolola Oluwakemi Yusirat, Adebajo Olatomiwa Abraham, Adebajo Adesola Seun

“…Since return to Nigeria to civilian administration in 1999, women have been making efforts to access political leadership space with little progress.  …”
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Examining the Effectiveness of a Case Management Program for Custodial Grandparent Families by Lenora Campbell, Dana L. Carthron, Margaret Shandor Miles, LaShanda Brown

“…Researchers have identified complex needs of custodial grandparent families and lack of access to needed resources such as housing, financial and legal assistance, and health care. …”
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Characteristics of Self-Rated Oral Health among Syrian Refugee Parents in Ontario by Aseel Alzaghoul, Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani, Khalid Yunis, Akm Alamgir, Baraa Alghalyini, Hala Tamim

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Enhancing Qualitative Research: The Use of Design Probes and Cooking Sessions Deepens the Understanding of 9- to 11-Year-Old Children’s Food Perceptions by Lotte Pater, Elizabeth H. Zandstra, Vincenzo Fogliano, Bea L. P. A. Steenbekkers

“…A three-stage study was designed to holistically address children’s competences, communication preferences, and experiences. …”
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Procedural features of interrogating a juvenile suspected of murder by О. Р. Zavorina

“…Attention is drawn to the lack of a legally regulated procedure for interrogation of juveniles by the Green Room method and the inconsistency of national legislation of Ukraine with the requirements of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1991) for interrogators of juveniles. To address these inconsistencies, it is proposed to introduce refresher courses for juvenile investigators, interrogators, prosecutors and judges. …”
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Selected social impact indicators influenced by materials for green energy technologies by Saeed Rahimpour, Mohammad El-Wali, Iryna Makarava, Hanna L. Tuomisto, Mari Lundström, Andrzej Kraslawski

“…We assess their social impact on work safety, gender equality, informal employment, labor income share, employment rate, and child labor—key issues addressed by Sustainable Development Goals 1, 5, and 8. …”
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Under-Five Mortality and Associated Risk Factors in Rural Settings of Ethiopia: Evidences from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey by Shewayiref Geremew Gebremichael, Setegn Muche Fenta

“…We are motivated to investigate the socioeconomic, demographic, maternal and paternal, and child-related associated risk factors of under-five mortality given birth from rural resident mothers. …”
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The Effect of Gender Inequality in Education on Rural Poverty in Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District. by Niwamanya, Obed

“…It can also be concluded that to ensure community and economic development, gender inequality in education should be addressed through mainstreaming gender in education in teacher colleges and universities, changing negative practices such as early marriage, polygamy, religion, and child labor practices. …”
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Navigating the shots: Parental willingness to immunize their children with COVID-19 vaccines in Saudi Arabia explored through a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Moustafa Abdelaal Hegazi, Mohamed Hesham Sayed, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Turki Saad Alahmadi, Nadeem Alam Zubairi, Wesam Abdelaziz Elson

“…A random-effects model was utilized to estimate the pooled effects considering the expected variability across studies. Heterogeneity, risk of bias, publication bias and quality of studies were considered and evaluated by relevant appropriate tests to ensure robust results.…”
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Accidental and Deliberate Self-Poisoning with Medications and Medication Errors among Children in Rural Sri Lanka by Kavinda Dayasiri, S. F. Jayamanne, C. Y. Jayasinghe

“…Patterns of poisoning with medicinal drugs change across different geographic regions and over decades owing to variability in prescription practice, sociocultural factors, safe storage of medicines, and free availability of over the counter medications. …”
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Improving health outcomes and quality at the subdistrict level: Evaluation of the ‘3 feet model’ in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by H Schneider, F Mukinda, J Cupido, J Wessels, P Kupa, P Leboho, N Nkoana, N Bosch, Y Pillay

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Are facility service delivery models meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa? A qualitative evidence synthesis by Yusupha Sanyang, Saikou Sanyang, Alice Norah Ladur, Mamady Cham, Nicola Desmond, Florence Mgawadere

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Validating a digital depression prevention program for adolescents in Jordan: cultural adaptation and user testing in a randomized controlled trial by Latefa Ali Dardas, Obada Al-leimon, Tracy Gladstone, Abd Arrahman Dabbas, Insaf Alammouri, Benjamin Van Voorhees

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Village Savings and Loan Associations and Socio-Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable People in Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale, District, Uganda by Mwijukye, Deus, Moses, Agaba

“…According to UBOS 2018, Kamuganguzi Sub County which was the study area was among the poorest sub counties of Ndorwa County, Kabale District where a total of 3,516 people were food insecure, 769 people had no access to safe water, 691 children (6-17years) were out of school, 1,142 children were involved in child labour and 110 children were currently married. …”
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Village Savings And Loan Associations (VSLA) and Socio -Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable People in Kamuganguzi Sub County Kabale District. by Mwijukye, Deus

“…According to UBOS 2018, Kamuganguzi Sub County which was the study area was among the poorest sub counties of Ndorwa County, Kabale District where a total of 3,516 people were food insecure, 769 people had no access to safe water, 691 children (6-17years) were out of school, 1,142 children were involved in child labour and 110 children were married. …”
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Structures and strategies for retaining an international pediatric cohort from birth: Lessons from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study by Patricia Gesualdo, Jessica Melin, Rachel Karban, Claire Crouch, Michael Killian, Diane Hopkins, Annika Adamsson, Joanna Stock, Suzanne Bennett Johnson, Judith Baxter

“…Retention strategies should not remain static but change with the developmental needs of the child. Collecting and analyzing data on an ongoing basis permits retention strategies to be put in place to address protocol and retention challenges in real time. …”
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