Promising approach for composting disposable diapers enhanced by Cyanobacteria by D. Kusumawati, S. Mangkoedihardjo

“…This study presents a description of disposable diapers characteristics and the success-proven methods used to handle this waste. In many developing countries where an inadequate waste management system occurs, the handling method selection must consider effectivity, the affordable cost, and the end product quality. …”
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A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Etiology and Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections by Aferdita Ademi, Ferizat Dika Haxhirexha, Agron Dogjani, Kastriot Haxhirexha

“…Moreover, they pose substantial economic challenges for both developing and developed countries. The global impact of these infections is staggering, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that millions of patients worldwide are affected by hospital-acquired infections annually, with many succumbing to these infections. …”
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Getachew Arage, Haileyesus Gedamu

“…However, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is very low in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Objectives. The study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among infants aged six months in Debre Tabor town. …”
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Acute Stroke Care and Thrombolytic Therapy Use in a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon by Mazen J. El Sayed, Tharwat El Zahran, Hani Tamim

“…The rate of utilization of rt-PA is not well described in developing countries. Objectives. Our study examined patient characteristics and outcomes in addition to barriers to rt-PA utilization in a tertiary care center in Beirut, Lebanon. …”
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Knowledge on Chemical Pesticide use among Farmers Exposed to Pesticides in Panchkhal Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal by Leela Paudel, Rajendra Neupane, Lochana Shrestha, Lee Budhathoki, Keshav Raj Paudel

“…Pesticide exposure is a serious threat to public health in developing countries like Nepal. As an agricultural country, farmers are using pesticides indiscriminately to increase the yield of crops, which results in continued contamination of the environment and food and has adverse effects on human health. …”
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Validism in the Elderly. Social Context and Functional Capacity by Mairovy Hernández Romero, Hilda María Delgado Acosta, Lourdes Elena Duany Badell, Belkis González Aguiar, Ismaray Sacerio González, Zenia Tamara Sánchez García

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> aging is a fact that affects the entire world population, and considerably, the most developed countries, in which life expectancy has been increasing as reflected in the United Nations report. …”
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The Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Risk Factors among Secondary School Teachers in Bahir Dar City Administration, Northwest Ethiopia by Destaw Damtie, Ayehu Bereket, Denekew Bitew, Bizuayehu Kerisew

“…It is not given enough attention in the developing countries like Ethiopia. Not enough data and studies about hypertension are available in Ethiopia. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Malaria among People Attending Mekaneeyesus Primary Hospital, South Gondar, Northwestern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Belaynesh Tazebew Flatie, Abaineh Munshea

“…It is a leading cause of suffering, death, and socioeconomic problem, especially in many developing countries like Ethiopia. To introduce appropriate preventive and control measures, assessment of community’s levels of knowledge, attitude, and preventative practices regarding malaria is crucial. …”
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Competitive advantages of the organization as a guarantee of its high competitiveness by Оksana Koshchii

“…The article provides modern features of managing the competitive advantages of organizations: constant and systematic work in the field of formation and development of competitive advantages; constant search for new sources of competitive advantages; simultaneous use of low-rank and high-rank competitive advantages; higher availability of technological competitive advantages for organizations from developing countries; the formation and development of competitive advantages requires significant financial costs and requires the availability of unique human resources. …”
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Image and Histologic Characterization of Intracranial Neoplasias by Martha Yudey Rodríguez Pino, Dianarelys Villafuerte Delgado, Thaimí Conde Cueto, Odalys Yanes Isray, Adelaida Martínez Godoy, Carlos Rafael Rivera Prieto

“…<strong>Background:</strong> In Cuba, as in all developed countries, cancer is the second cause of death and among it the different types of intracranial neoplasms present a morbidity of 2-3 %. …”
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Predictors of Intestinal Parasites among Food Handlers in Goba Town, Southeast Ethiopia, 2020 by Abate Lette, Getahun Negash, Musa Kumbi, Abduljewad Hussen, Jeylan Kassim, Demisu Zenbaba, Habtamu Gezahgn, Mitiku Bonsa, Rameto Aman, Adem Abdulkadir

“…Globally, around 1.9 million people were dying due to food-borne diseases annually, and intestinal parasites infected one-third of the population, according to estimates and more prevalent in developing countries due to poverty. This study assessed predictors of intestinal parasites among food handlers working in Goba towns. …”
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How Does COVID-19 Affect Traffic on Highway Network: Evidence from Yunnan Province, China by Qihui Li, Qiang Bai, Aihui Hu, Zhoulin Yu, Shixiang Yan

“…However, quantitative analysis of the impacts on province-wide traffic in developing countries, such as China, is still inadequate. …”
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Production of Biogas and Bio-fertilizer from Abattoir Waste as Sustainable Management, Eastern Ethiopia, 2019 by Sina Temsgen Tolera, Fekade Ketema Alemu

“… Our environment facing by serious problems of high volumes of waste, inadequate disposal system particularly in developing countries worldwide. There is also lack of studies on quantification of abattoir waste and lack of workers awareness towards abattoir waste. …”
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Particulate matter concentrations and health risks associated with cow hides singeing in Abattoirs in Benin City, Nigeria by Aimuanmwosa Frank Eghomwanre, Gracious Oghosa Edomwonyi

“… Introduction: The singeing of animals is one of the major sources of human exposure to air pollutants in abattoirs especially in developing countries and it can cause various adverse health effects among the workers. …”
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Cessation of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Determining Factors at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Bayew Kelkay, Eshetie Kindalem, Animut Tagele, Yohannes Moges

“…Not all infants are exclusively breastfed in developing countries, including Ethiopia. This study, therefore, assessed the magnitude and determining factors of EBF cessation practice among mothers at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Humanitarian activity as a ‘soft power’ instrument of transnational corporations by N. O. Yudin

“…The second section examines the activities of Nestle in Colombia as an example of effective use of the humanitarian agenda to promote the economic and political interests of TNCs in developing countries. The author shows that within the framework of corporate humanitarian expansion Nestle implemented a wide range of humanitarian projects, which allowed it not only to secure a foothold in the Colombian market, but also to penetrate its political system, as well as to gain opportunities to further expand its political presence in the region. …”
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Mothers’ Care-Seeking Behavior for Common Childhood Illnesses and Its Predictors in Ethiopia: Meta-Analysis by Tiwabwork Tekalign, Mistire Teshome Guta, Nefsu Awoke, Abiyot Wolie Asres, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Healthcare-seeking interventions can potentially reduce child mortality; however, many children die in developing countries without reaching a health facility. …”
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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: Magnitude, Associated Factors, and An... by Mekuria Edae, Zelalem Teklemariam, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Degu Abate

“…However, there is no guideline which recommends routine screening of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria in most of developing countries including Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the magnitude, associated factors, and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women. …”
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A Five-Year Trend of Intestinal Parasite Prevalence among Students Attending Clinic at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia by Adane Derso, Gizachew Yenealem, Ayenew Addisu

“…Intestinal parasitic infections are the cause of the highest worldwide infectious disease and the major public health problems in developing countries. Among the cases, children and younger age are at high risk and the major victims. …”
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International development cooperation and political risks for transnational business: Linking research topics by V. I. Bartenev

“…Despite political risks had initially been associated with developing countries (and transition economies — after the Cold War), two distinctive research clusters have developed separately from one another — quite inexplicably. …”
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