ABSTRACT Climate variability is affecting the productivity, profitability, and resilience of smallholder dairy producers in developing countries. The adoption of climate‐smart (CS) dairy practices has been promoted to mitigate these negative effects. However, while interest in dairy CS practices is growing, empirical evidence on their adoption patterns
Mercy Mburu +4 more
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The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa
ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor +3 more
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Accountability, autonomy, equity, and trust in selected healthcare systems: a comparative analysis. [PDF]
Sigawi T, Yosef D, Tal O.
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The Role of Certifications in Improving Household Food Security Among Peruvian Farmers
ABSTRACT Achieving global food security requires sustainable transformations in agri‐food systems. Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) such as Organic and Fairtrade aim to internalize certain social and environmental costs while promoting more equitable value distribution, improved market access, and sustainable production practices.
Lisa‐Marie Schulte, Awudu Abdulai
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Secure and scalable dual blockchain and IPFS driven IoT ecosystem for next gen healthcare systems. [PDF]
Mallick SR, Lenka RK, Sobhanayak S.
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Socioeconomic Disparities in Childhood Vaccination Coverage in the United States: Evidence from a Post-COVID-19 Birth Cohort. [PDF]
Lv X, Long A, Chen Y, Fang H.
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Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza +2 more
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Cellular automata based key distribution for lightweight hybrid image encryption with elliptic curve cryptography. [PDF]
Yogi B, Khan AK, Roy S.
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We investigated the impact of temporary stoma creation and closure on gut microbiota diversity in rectal cancer patients. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that microbial diversity significantly decreased postoperatively in the stoma group but remained stable in non‐stoma patients.
Yusuke Suzuki +9 more
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Addressing the Gaps: Strengthening the Implementation of the Z Benefit Package for Children with Developmental Disabilities. [PDF]
Moncatar TRT.
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