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Stock Markets in Low and Middle Income Countries [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper explores the question of whether the institution of the stock market is likely to be helpful to low and middle income countries in promoting development of their real economy and ensuring fast industrial growth.
Ajit Singh
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Diabetes and depression comorbidity and socio-economic status in low and middle income countries (LMICs): a mapping of the evidence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Non-communicable diseases account for more than 50% of deaths in adults aged 15–59 years in most low income countries. Depression and diabetes carry an enormous public health burden, making the identification of risk factors for these disorders an ...
Coast, Ernestina   +3 more
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The effect of geographical denomination on the uptake of fungus‐resistant grapes

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract Grape production for wine making is of great economic and cultural importance in Europe, but is heavily dependent on pesticides. Reducing pesticide use and associated risks is a policy goal in several countries, particularly in Europe. The most effective strategy to substantially reduce pesticide use in grape production is the planting of ...
Lucca Zachmann   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A systematic review of interventions targeting men's alcohol use and family relationships in low- and middle-income countries

open access: yesCambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health, 2018
Background. Problem drinking accounts for 9.6% of disability-adjusted life years worldwide. It disproportionally affects men and has disabling physical, psychological, and behavioral consequences.
Ali Giusto, Eve Puffer
doaj   +1 more source

Increasing sedentary time, minimum dietary energy requirements, and food security assessment

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract We compute corrections for sedentary behavior in physical activity levels (PALs) and incorporate them along with corrections for over estimation of basal metabolic rates (BMRs) into threshold caloric intakes, known as minimum dietary energy requirements (MDERs).
Jacob Michels   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Financial development, trade openness and financial openness: do income levels matter for developing countries? [PDF]

open access: yes
Using a panel of 29 African middle and low income countries with data spanning from 1988 to 2007, we analyze linkages between openness and financial intermediary development when income levels matter. Main findings are four: firstly, openness in the last
Simplice A, Asongu
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A Detailed Comprehensive Role of Digital Technologies in Green Finance Initiative for Net‐Zero Energy Transition

open access: yesAdvanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.
This study aims to provide actionable recommendations for leveraging digital innovation for the achievement of scalable, equitable, and transparent Net Zero Energy Transition by offering actionable recommendations. As a result of this comprehensive analysis, the review highlights the critical interplay between digital technologies and GF as vital ...
Furkan Ahmad   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Underutilization of cervical cancer prevention services in low and middle income countries: a review of contributing factors

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2015
This review aims at identifying barriers to utilization of cervical cancer prevention services in low- and middle-income countries. An electronic search was conducted using the following key words, HPV vaccination, screening, barriers, utilization and ...
Fresier Chidyaonga-Maseko   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A systematic review of factors influencing the psychological health of conflict-affected populations in low- and middle-income countries.

open access: yes, 2010
BACKGROUND: Elevated levels of poor mental health have been recorded amongst populations affected by armed conflict. The aim of this study was to systematically review existing evidence on the factors influencing general psychological health of conflict ...
Browne, John, Roberts, Bayard
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Do international remittances cause Dutch disease? [PDF]

open access: yes
The diagnosis: Dutch disease caused by international remittances afflicts the middle income countries but not the upper income and low income countries. The middle income countries can inoculate their economies from getting the disease with robust macro ...
Edsel, Beja Jr
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