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Transforming Agricultural Water Management Through the Water–Energy–Food Nexus: Trends, Opportunities, Barriers and Solutions

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Agricultural water management (AWM) is increasingly transitioning towards transformative thinking, where interconnected sectors, including water, energy and food, are managed holistically. Trends point towards cross‐sectoral and harmonised strategies to optimise water use efficiency and productivity, integrate renewable energy, promote ...
Luxon Nhamo, Cuthbert Taguta, Sylvester Mpandeli, Tinashe Dirwai, Stanley Liphadzi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi   +5 more
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Effects of Behavioural Biases on Investment Decisions: A Systematic and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

Management and Economics Review
Traditional finance theories assume that investors behave rationally and make decisions based on complete information. However, empirical evidence indicates that investors are often influenced by behavioural biases that lead to deviations from rational ...
Louis TAKARUZA, Robert MWANYEPEDZA
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
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Approaches to Computed Tomography Education for Radiography Students

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
The aim of this narrative review was to explore the current published literature relating to CT teaching methods and assessment of diagnostic radiography students during university training. Existing CT education evaluations focus on student satisfaction and usability of tools, with post‐lesson knowledge gains reported. Future work should shift towards
Yobelli Alexandra Jimenez, Frances Gray, Minh Chau, Franziska Jerjen, Adrian Repole, Dania Abu Awwad   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gut function among children treated for severe acute malnutrition: A cohort study in Uganda

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Impaired gut function in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with morbidity. We aimed to assess changes in six biomarkers representing different domains of gut function among children with complicated SAM during nutritional rehabilitation, and to identify predictors of these changes.
Betty Lanyero, Nicolette Nabukeera–Barungi, Ezekiel Mupere, Bikila S. Megersa, Iris Weidema, Pingping Jiang, Maria Wiese, Musemma K. Muhammed, Henrik Friis, Hanne Frøkiær, Dennis S. Nielsen, Vibeke Brix Christensen, Benedikte Grenov   +12 more
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Microbial and chemical analysis of independently produced batches of Tenebrio molitor larval powder

Toxicology Reports
Due to the continuous growth of the world population, European countries have recently declared Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) powder safe as an alternative protein source for humans.
Oleen Machona, Muzunze Christine Mitchell, Maduviko Pepertual, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi   +4 more
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Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diverging Cervical Cancer Burden in Africa in the Context of WHO's Elimination Strategy: Insights From GBD 2023

Med Research, EarlyView.
The study highlights the rising cervical cancer burden in Africa, where rates have increased since 1990. Key challenges include structural health inequalities, low HPV vaccination coverage, and limited screening. Projections suggest a continued increase in incidence, deaths, and DALYs by 2038, diverging further from global trends.
Yedong Huang, Shun Chen, Shiqi Ren, Jingwei Zhao, Ziheng Wang, Zhichao Lu, Weiye Qian, Jian Wang, Ting Zhou, Yifan Wang, Zhixin Jiao, Chenyizhe Yuan, Yucheng Hou, Dong Liu, Zhining Liu, Aimin Xu, Li Liu, Qiaojun Hong, Lin Zhang   +18 more
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Navigating the Rapids: How Non‐Governmental Organization Managers Develop Strategic Adaptation to Repressive Political Environments

Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article explores the management adaptation strategies non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) managers employ in order to operate in repressive political environments. It answers the question: how do NGO managers initiate, manage and sustain internal change when the political/regulatory environment changes?
Charles Kaye‐Essien, Shahjahan Bhuiyan, Ghadeer Ali   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

More than proteins for empty stomachs: Wild meat in the BaTonga food system

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Our paper highlights the limitations of the framework used by many conservation‐focused programmes that incorporate food security objectives. This framework encourages the substitution of wild proteins with domestic proteins by promoting animal farming in communities located near conservation areas.
Muriel Figuié, Luzibo Ottilia Munsaka, Vupenyu Dzingirai, Olivier Lepiller, Maxwell Phiri, Patrice Grimaud   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source