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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Regional disparities in electrification of India – do geographic factors matter? [PDF]

open access: yes
Modern energy sources are important input factors for human development. Although official estimates indicate that 85% of Indian villages are electrified, fewer than 60% of Indian households actually consume electricity.
Andreas Kemmler
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Woman‐centeredness of family planning care and associated factors in a semi‐urban health district in West Cameroon

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To measure the woman‐centeredness of family planning (FP) care and determine its correlates in West Cameroon. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional analytical study from August to November 2024 in the Mifi Health District (MHD). We included women receiving FP care in all the public health facilities. We collected data were using the
Jovanny Tsuala Fouogue   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Renewables 2005: Global Status Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The Global Status Report provides an assessment of several renewables technologies -- small hydro, modern biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, and biofuels -- that are now competing with conventional fuels in four distinct markets: power generation, hot ...

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Associations between Nugent‐bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in rural northwestern Bangladesh

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Bacterial vaginosis, defined by Nugent score (Nugent‐BV), has been associated with preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, few studies have longitudinally described the associations between Nugent‐BV and adverse pregnancy outcomes at varying times in pregnancy.
Daniel J. Erchick   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Financing sustainable energy for all: pay-as-you-go vs. traditional solar finance approaches in Kenya [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This paper focuses on finance for Solar Home Systems (SHSs) in Kenya and asks to what extent emerging new finance approaches are likely to address the shortcomings of past approaches.
Byrne, Robert   +2 more
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Farmer‐Led Strategies for Water Conservation in the Urmia Lake Basin, Iran

open access: yesIrrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the urgent issues of water scarcity and limited farmer livelihoods in the Urmia Lake basin. To address these challenges, we apply the Governance, Autonomy, Integration, and Needs orientation (GAIN) methodology. Our participatory approach revealed that farmers prioritised actionable measures for water management, yield ...
Sina Besharat   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rural Electrification through Mini-Grids: Challenges Ahead

open access: green, 2019
Jörg Peters   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Do rural infrastructure investments benefit the poor? Evaluating linkages : a global view, a focus on Vietnam [PDF]

open access: yes
What are linkages between rural infrastructure investments, and household welfare? In the past, most of the evaluations to assess the effectiveness of a project, focused on physical outputs, and success of project implementation.
Songco, Jocelyn A.
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