Factors associated with mortality among inpatients at Koidu Government Hospital, Sierra Leone: A Secondary data analysis by Ivan Augustine Barrie, Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Babatunde Duduyemi, Umaru Sesay, Amara Alhaji Sheriff, Anna Jammeh, Adel Hussein Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programmes for neonates, infants and children in non-Asian low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review by Hannah Kuper, Deepashree Joshi B, Vidya Ramkumar, Keerthana Rajanbabu, Ramya Vaidyanath

“…However, financial and other resource constraints limit the availability of these programmes to low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Elevated blood glucose and unfavourable tuberculosis treatment outcomes in a low-income setting: findings from a prospective cohort study in Eswatini by Diederick E Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Kennedy Otwombe, Victor Williams, Alinda G Vos-Seda, Marianne Calnan, Colani S Ngwenya, Samson Haumba, Lindiwe Mdluli-Dlamini

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Fine mapping genetic variants affecting birth weight in sheep: a GWAS of 3007 individuals using low-coverage whole genome sequencing by Ran Li, Yuheng Bai, Maqiang Zhao, Xinyue Zhang, Haiyan Wang, Bo Feng, Shuo Zhang, Huanhuan Zhang, Gang Ren, Xihong Wang, Yu Jiang

“…However, its genetic architecture remains poorly understood due to historical limitations in sample size and reliance on low-density SNP arrays. In this study, we utilized low-coverage whole-genome sequencing (lcWGS) to genotype 3,007 Hu sheep, bypassing the cost and resolution constraints of conventional genotyping arrays while achieving scalable genome-wide variant detection. …”
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Global, regional, and national prevalence and determinants of volunteer work: a meta-analysis study using survey data by Samuel Manda, Nada Abdelatif, Dineo Seabe, Sollie Millard, Tapiwa Kamuruko

“…Rates varied considerably, from a low of 19.16% in Russia (CI: 19.16%–22.76%) to a high of 80.27% in Tanzania (CI: 77.99–82.55%) and 72.00% in Uganda (CI: 69.18–76.22%). …”
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Interpersonal and systemic factors in initiating, developing and maintaining collaborations between European neurosurgical departments and institutions in low-resources settings: A... by Nicolò Marchesini, Vicki M. Butenschoen, Andreas K. Demetriades, Said Idrissa Ahmada, Fazlul Hoque, Thomas Kapapa, Patrick D. Kamalo, Pablo González-López, Rupavathana Mahesperan, Ondra Petr, Wilco Peul, Nicephorus Boniface Rutabasibwa, Ellianne J. dos Santos Rubio, Abenezer Tirsit Aklilu, Jake Timothy, Enoch O. Uche, Magnus Tisell

“…Introduction: Neurosurgical care in low- and middle-income countries faces persistent challenges, including insufficient infrastructure, lack of trained surgeons, and limited access to sustainable training programs. …”
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HIV among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review and data synthesis. by Ghina R Mumtaz, Helen A Weiss, Sara L Thomas, Suzanne Riome, Hamidreza Setayesh, Gabriele Riedner, Iris Semini, Oussama Tawil, Francisca Ayodeji Akala, David Wilson, Laith J Abu-Raddad

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our study identified a large volume of HIV-related biological and behavioral data among PWID in the MENA region. The coverage and quality of the data varied between countries. …”
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Co-occurrence of maternal anemia and child undernutrition in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis of analysis of EDHS data (2005–2016) by Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Gelila Yitageasu, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Lemlem Daniel Baffa, Gebrie Getu Alemu

“…Maternal and child undernutrition is a critical public health issue in low- and middle-income countries characterized by the coexistence of both conditions, which pose severe health challenges. …”
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Efectos de un programa de actividad física de corrección postural y activación muscular para la prevención del dolor lumbar en alumnado de Educación Física de 3º y 4º de Educación... by Julio Martín-Ruiz, Jacob Peris Perales, María Teresa Ferrer Adelantado, Clara Gallego Cerveró, Ignacio Tamarit Grancha, Laura Ruiz Sanchis

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Crustal structure of the Moon determined from short-period Rayleigh wave analysis by Victor Corchete

“…The low S-velocities (&lt;2 km/s) determined for the first layers (0–2 km-depth) can be associated with the presence of broken and fractured materials at the uppermost lunar strata. …”
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Strategy for Strengthening Arabica Coffee Agribusiness Institutions Through an Interpretative Structural Modelling Approach in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Irmayani, Darmawan Salman, Abdul Azis Ambar, Ammang Latifah, Rafiah Nur, Muhammad Amri Rahman, Masnur

“…The objectives of this research are to (1) explain the role of agribusiness institutions in enhancing the competitiveness of Arabica Coffee, (2) identify the obstacles that hinder the effectiveness of agribusiness institutions in enhancing Arabica Coffee production, (3) design strategic programs to improve Arabica coffee production. This research uses survey methods, interviews, and focus group discussions to obtain data by involving respondents or experts directly involved. …”
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Predicting bat roosts in bridges using Bayesian Additive Regression Trees by Jacob Oram, Amy K. Wray, Helen T. Davis, Luz A. de Wit, Winifred F. Frick, Andrew Hoegh, Kathryn M. Irvine, Patrick Pollock, Andrea N. Schuhmann, Frank C. Tousley, Brian E. Reichert

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Empowerment among treatment-engaged individuals living with schizophrenia in Tanzania by Madeline Jin Van Husen, Sylvia Kaaya, Praxeda Swai, Paul Sarea Lawala, Beatrice Thadei, Anna Minja, Jennifer Headley, Joseph R. Egger, Joy Noel Baumgartner

“…Understanding empowerment and its possible effects on recovery-centered outcomes is important when thinking of future interventions for PLWS in low-resource settings. Future recovery-oriented interventions and research should both consider including empowerment measurement among PLWS and incorporate their lived experiences in psychosocial treatment programming.…”
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PERBANDINGAN PEMEROLEHAN BAHASA INGGRIS SEBAGAI BAHASA ASING ANTARA PEMBELAJAR PEREMPUAN DAN PEMBELAJAR LAKI-LAKI MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI SASTRA INGGRIS UNIVERSITAS DEHASEN BENGKUL... by Silvia Erlin Aditya, Djatmika Djatmika, Riyadi Santosa

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Implementing and Evaluating a Mobile Phone–Supported and Family-Centered Rehabilitation Program for People With Stroke in Uganda (F@ce 2.0): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Tr... by Gunilla Eriksson, Julius Tunga Kamwesiga, Uno Fors, Tonny Oyana, Lena von Koch, Charlotte Ytterberg, Susanne Guidetti

“…ConclusionsThis study will provide evidence of the plausible effects of F@ce 2.0 and the process of implementing the program in low-income countries. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)DERR1-10.2196/60955…”
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A case study on the scaling-up of double fortified salt through the public distribution system of a food security program in Uttar Pradesh, India: experiences, challenges, and achi... by Meena H Jadhav, M G Venkatesh Mannar, Annie S Wesley

“…Using the case study methodology, we reviewed program records, monitoring data, and key informant interviews with stakeholders. …”
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Impact of war on the development and progression of chronic kidney disease among residents of frontline regions (Kharkiv): first results of Save Kidneys Study as part of the ISN Cl... by O.I. Chub, O.V. Bilchenko, S.O. Reshetniak

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Adopting a model of antimicrobial stewardship program to anti-tubercular treatment stewardship: A single-centre experience from a private tertiary care hospital in South India. by Swathy S Samban, Akhilesh Kunoor, Preetha Prasanna, Malavika Krishnakumar, Nandita Shashindran, Chithira V Nair, Abhinandh Babu, Ananth Ram K J, Sivapriya G Nair, Subhash Chandra, Kiran G Kulirankal, Georg Gutjahr, Rakesh P S, Dipu T Sathyapalan, Merlin Moni

“…While antimicrobial stewardship programs (AMSP) are well established, anti-tubercular treatment stewardship programs (ATTSP) in private hospitals do not have an established model. …”
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Protocol of the TransformUs Secondary schools program: a type II hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial to increase adolescents’ physical activity and reduce sedentary time in s... by Harriet Koorts, Anna Timperio, Jo Salmon, David Revalds Lubans, Gavin Abbott, Nicola D Ridgers, Natalie Lander, Ana María Contardo Ayala, Emiliano Mazzoli

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Knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards soil-transmitted helminthiases among teachers in schools implementing the home-grown school feeding program in Enugu Metropoli... by Daniel Chukwuemeka Obi, Blessing Hafizetu Nwazulu, Susan Chioma Udeh

“…Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) are prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, impacting school-aged children significantly. …”
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