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Analysis of insecticides in long-lasting insecticidal nets using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and correlation with bioefficacy

Frontiers in Parasitology, 2023
BackgroundLong-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a key vector control tool used for the prevention of malaria. Active ingredient (AI) measurements in LLINs are essential for evaluating their quality and efficacy. The main aim of the present study was
Melanie Koinari, Nakei Bubun, David Wilson, Evodia Anetul, Lincoln Timinao, Petrina Johnson, Petrina Johnson, Norelle L. Daly, Moses Laman, Tim Freeman, Stephan Karl, Stephan Karl   +11 more
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A Study of Climate Variability in Papua New Guinea

Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 2019
This Papua New Guinea is nearly tropical and we get rain in almost all seasons. But over the past few decades, it was observed that climate is changing considerably.
Lae, P. Guinea
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Sustainability of Land Groups in Papua New Guinea

Land, 2016
This paper consists of a review of existing literature relating to Incorporated Land Groups in Papua New Guinea (PNG), followed by a case study of two urban incorporated land groups (ILGs) in the city of Lae.
Lepani Karigawa, Jacob Adejare Babarinde, Suman Steven Holis   +2 more
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Gastroschisis in a premature infant in Papua New Guinea: initial treatment with a normal saline bag silo

Rural and Remote Health, 2022
This case report describes the staged management gastroschisis in a low-birthweight baby in Papua New Guinea, where a silo was fashioned using a normal saline bag to protect the bowel, while the baby stabilised and was ready for later abdominal wall ...
E Yakea, Beena Kulau, Jack Mulu, Trevor Duke   +3 more
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Papua New Guinea terrestrial‐vertebrate richness: elevation matters most for all except reptiles

, 2017
To examine species richness patterns in Papua New Guinea's terrestrial vertebrates and test for geographical congruence between the four classes, and between lizard and snake subgroups.
Oliver Tallowin, A. Allison, A. Algar, F. Kraus, Shai Meiri   +4 more
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A novel point-of-care testing strategy for sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in high-burden settings: results of a feasibility study in Papua New Guinea

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2016
BackgroundSexually transmitted and genital infections in pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
S. Badman, L. Vallely, P. Toliman, G. Kariwiga, B. Lote, W. Pomat, C. Holmér, R. Guy, S. Luchters, C. Morgan, S. Garland, S. Tabrizi, D. Whiley, S. Rogerson, G. Mola, H. Wand, B. Donovan, L. Causer, J. Kaldor, A. Vallely   +19 more
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Breastfeeding Rate, Food Supplementation, Dietary Diversity Among Children Aged 6–59 Months, and Associated Factors in Papua New Guinea

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021
Background: Along the socioeconomic changes in the past decades, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has undergone significant food transition. Little is known about the influence of household and maternal socioeconomic demographic factors on dietary intake and ...
Bang Nguyen Pham, Vinson D. Silas, Anthony D. Okely, William Pomat   +3 more
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Education, employment and practice: Midwifery graduates in Papua New Guinea.

Midwifery, 2016
BACKGROUND Papua New Guinea has a very high maternal mortality rate (773/100,000), low rates of supervised births and a critical shortage of skilled midwives. A midwifery education initiative commenced in 2012, funded by the Australian Government and led
A. Moores, Paula Puawe, N. Buasi, Florence West, M. Samor, Nina Joseph, M. Rumsey, A. Dawson, C. Homer   +8 more
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The effect of Trichoderma on the growth and development of tomato and bean under greenhouse and field conditions

Annals of Tropical Research, 2018
Trichoderma’s plant growth stimulating effect is well-recognized besides its well-known role as a biocontrol agent against plant diseases. Two greenhouse and field studies were conducted at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUOT) to test ...
Gwendolyn Ban, Shamsul Akanda, Macquin Maino   +2 more
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Use of a catch-up programme to improve routine immunization in 13 provinces of Papua New Guinea, 2020–2022

Western Pacific Surveillance and Response, 2023
Objective: Routine immunization coverage in Papua New Guinea has decreased in the past 5 years. This persistently low routine immunization coverage has resulted in low population immunity and frequent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease across the ...
Dessie Ayalew Mekonnen, Mathias Bauri, Martha Pogo, Mei Shang, Deborah Bettels, Shaikh Humayun Kabir, Waramin Edward, Bieb Sibauk, Milena Dalton, Geoff Miller, Ananda Amarasinghe, Yoshihiro Takashima, Dapeng Luo, Sevil Huseynova   +13 more
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