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Impacts of geopolitics and policy on Latin American biodiversity and water resources

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Latin America is a major agricultural producer with important natural resources. Efforts have been made to protect sensitive areas but are hindered by agricultural trade disruptions outside the control of individual countries due to globally integrated crop markets.
Jerome Dumortier, Amani Elobeid, Miguel Carriquiry   +2 more
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Economic impacts and nutritional outcomes of the 2017 floods in Bangladeshi Shodagor fishing families

American Journal of Human Biology, Volume 35, Issue 1, January 2023., 2023
Abstract Objectives As climate change continues to increase the frequency and severity of flooding in Bangladesh and globally, it becomes increasingly critical to understand the pathways through which flooding influences health outcomes, particularly in lower‐income and subsistence‐based communities.
Kathrine E. Starkweather, Monica H. Keith, Fatema tuz Zohora, Nurul Alam   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Growth Slowdowns: Does Middle-Income Trap Exist? [PDF]

, 2016
Growth theories suggest that the factors affecting growth at low-income and high-income countries can be different. If countries struggle to graduate to high-income growth strategies, they may find themselves stuck at some middle-income level.
Farah, Nusrat
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EXTERNAL DEBT SUSTAINABILITY: GUIDELINES FOR LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES [PDF]

The high debt burden continues to hamper the growth prospects of many developing countries and is increasing their vulnerability. Bilateral official aid has declined sharply and financing by multilateral organizations is low.
Claudio M. LOSER
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Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Prognostic implications of the ID1 expression in acute myeloid leukemia patients treated in a resource-constrained setting

Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy
Introduction: The aberrant expression of the inhibitor of DNA binding (ID1) gene has been frequently associated with the leukemogenesis and prognostication acute myeloid leukemia (AML), although its clinical importance has never been investigated in ...
Aleide S. Lima, Matheus F. Bezerra, Amanda Moreira-Aguiar, Isabel Weinhäuser, Bianca L. Santos, Raul M. Falcão, Maria L. Salustiano-Bandeira, Pedro L. Franca-Neto, Marinus M. Lima, Felipe Saldanha-Araujo, Juan L. Coelho-Silva, Diego A. Pereira-Martins, Marcos A. Bezerra, Antonio R. Lucena-Araujo   +13 more
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Can outsourcing pest and disease control help reduce pesticide expenditure? Evidence from rice farmers

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Outsourcing pest and disease control (PDC) has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in developing countries. Although numerous studies have investigated various advantages of outsourcing PDC, little is known about its impact on pesticide expenditure.
Pengcheng Wang, Wanglin Ma, Mengling Diao   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A population‐based study of homelessness, antisocial behaviour and violence victimisation among young adults in Victoria, Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, Volume 57, Issue 4, Page 762-782, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Homeless young adults are at increased risk for contact with the police and are overrepresented in the justice system. This study explored associations between homelessness, antisocial behaviour and violence victimisation using longitudinal panel data gathered through young adulthood.
Jessica A. Heerde, Jennifer A. Bailey, George C. Patton, John W. Toumbourou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetric care provider’s knowledge about the use of low dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention in low and middle income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Introduction : Preeclampsia can elevate the likelihood of unfavorable consequences for a mother, such as severe morbidity and mortality. World Health Organization recommends low dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, 75 mg per day) for the prevention of ...
Eyob Shitie Lake, Mulat Ayele, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Besfat Berihun Erega, Alemayehu Sayih Belay, Gizachew Yilak   +5 more
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Grow rich and clean up later? International assistance and the provision of environmental quality in low- and middle-income countries [PDF]

This paper deals with the question whether low- and middle-income countries that are politically better integrated into the international system are able to provide higher levels of environmental quality than could be expected only according to their ...
Ruoff, Gabi
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