Economic Evaluation of Family Planning Interventions in Low and Middle Income Countries; A Systematic Review. by Neily Zakiyah, Antoinette D I van Asselt, Frank Roijmans, Maarten J Postma

“…Additional economic evaluation studies with improved reporting quality are necessary to generate further evidence on costs, cost-effectiveness, and affordability, and to support increased funding and investments in family planning programs.…”
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Behavioral Observations of Free-Living Scarlet Macaws (<i>Ara macao</i>) in Costa Rica, to Inform Ex Situ Management by Ricardo Lemos de Figueiredo, Jackie Chappell

“…Furthermore, the wild scarlet macaws at PL exhibited a variety of foraging strategies to acquire and manipulate food items within the tree canopy, including frequent use of their feet during manipulation. Despite limitations caused by a small sample size, a short period of observations, and differences between the two populations observed, this study provides insights into the behavioral ecology of scarlet macaws in the wild, which can be used for behavioral assessments of captive macaws while informing their ex situ management, with applications to animal welfare and captive breeding programs.…”
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Co-designing an impact evaluation tool for food hubs in the UK by Gemma Bridge, Effie Papargyropoulou, Sonja Woodcock, Emma Strachan, Joanna Rowlands, Elizabeth Boniface

“… In the UK, place-based food initiatives, herein “food hubs,” offer a range of economic, social, and/or environmental benefits via the programs, activities and support they offer. Examples of food hubs include food banks, food pantries, social supermarkets, community farms and gardens, and community cafes. …”
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A Multi-Regional CGE Model for the Optimization of Land Resource Allocation: A Simulation of the Impact of High-Quality Development Policies in China by Luge Wen, Tiyan Shen, Yuran Huang

“…However, existing research often relies on single-attribute geographic or linear programming models which do not meet the multidimensional needs of modern territorial planning. …”
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Benthic aerobic respiration and nutrient fluxes in Cananéia-Iguape Estuarine-Lagoon complex along a salinity gradient by Paula C. Moraes, Bruno O. Sutti, Vitor G. Chiozzini

“…This area contains the most pristine mangrove at the limit between tropical and subtropical zones, providing an ideal observatory for ecological research programs. …”
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Assessment of anthropometric and dietary iron intake status among young women in university settings by Shilpee Agrawal, Dhrumisha Kanani

“…In some cases, dietary iron intake may be limited as well. Iron deficiency can have long-term health implications, including anemia, reduced academic performance, and, in young children, impaired physical and cognitive development. …”
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What Really Matters in Old Age? A Study of Older Adults’ Perspectives on Challenging Old Age Representations by Sofia von Humboldt, Gail Low, Isabel Leal

“…Collaborative partnerships for sharing such wisdom around could enrich policy programs and interventions that favor inclusivity and fight ageism, fostering a more accurate perspective of what it means to be a certain ‘age’ versus simply being ‘old’.…”
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A Comparison of South African National HIV Incidence Estimates: A Critical Appraisal of Different Methods. by Thomas Rehle, Leigh Johnson, Timothy Hallett, Mary Mahy, Andrea Kim, Helen Odido, Dorina Onoya, Sean Jooste, Olive Shisana, Adrian Puren, Bharat Parekh, John Stover

“…<h4>Background</h4>The interpretation of HIV prevalence trends is increasingly difficult as antiretroviral treatment programs expand. Reliable HIV incidence estimates are critical to monitoring transmission trends and guiding an effective national response to the epidemic.…”
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OPTIMIZATION OF STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL IN VARIOUS OPERATING MODES by O. I. Laktionov, A. S. Yanko

“…A comparative analysis of the control platforms was conducted based on the criteria of ease of setup, programming, and debugging, revealing their advantages and limitations for various stepper motor control tasks in robotics. …”
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CURRENT APPROACHES TO REDUCING ALCOHOLISM IN THE REGION'S POPULATION (USING THE EXAMPLE OF THE KRASNOYARSK TERRITORY) by Андрей Владимирович Шульмин, Наталья Владимировна Тихонова, Ольга Юрьевна Кутумова

“…The results obtained showed that government measures to limit alcohol consumption do not find the proper response from the population, which indicates the need to introduce new approaches to solving the problem of alcoholization of the population by intensifying educational activities and developing health literacy of the population within the framework of municipal interdepartmental programs.…”
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ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING AND MIGRATION ASSIMILATION IN THE EU: THE ROLE OF DIVERSE ECONOMIC MODELS by Olha Yeremenko, Oleksandr Hrytsenko

“…One should consider the role of public debt in funding integration programs, strengthening welfare mechanisms in mixed economies, and incorporating migration metrics into national budget development. …”
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Psychological distress among parents with emigrant offspring: A mixed-methods study from Changunarayan Municipality, Nepal. by Anjani Bhandari, Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise

“…While much research focuses on the well-being of migrants, limited studies explore the psychological distress experienced by left-behind parents. …”
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Experiences of Adolescents Living with HIV on Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult HIV Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis by Charné Petinger, Talitha Crowley, Brian van Wyk

“…(1) Background: Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIVs) experience significant challenges in adhering to treatment and remaining engaged in care as they transition from pediatric to adult HIV care programs. The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) was to review qualitative studies that describe how ALHIVs experience transition practices in low- and middle-income countries. (2) Methods: The following databases were searched: PubMed, Wiley Library Online, EbscoHost (PsychARTICLES, MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL), the WHO database, Google Scholar, and reference mining of the included studies. …”
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Factors for traffic accident-prone section formation on federal roads by E. V. Pechatnova, K. S. Nechaev

“…One of the indicators of the state of road traffic accidents in state programs is the number of traffic accident-prone section. …”
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A comparative study of self-esteem in secondary school adolescents in urban and rural settings of Oyo State, Nigeria by Abieyuwa Fagbohun, Adebola Orimadegun, Olusegun Akinyinka

“…Gender-sensitive strategies and improved access to psychological support services should be integrated into adolescent development programs. …”
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Improving the Reliability of Biometric Authentication Processes Using a Model for Reducing Data Drift by Vladimir Zh. Kuklin, Naur Z. Ivanov, Alexander N. Muranov, Islam A. Alexandrov, Elena Yu. Linskaya

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STATE AND PROSPECTS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY OF RUSSIA by V. V. Ivanter, N. I. komkov

“…A possible form of organization of their joint activities may be consortia, and the duration of programs for the creation of competitive basic technologies can be 5–8 years. …”
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Efficacy and safety of albendazole alone versus albendazole in combination with ivermectin for the treatment of Trichuris trichiura infections: An open-label, randomized controlled... by Marta Sólveig Palmeirim, Eveline Hürlimann, Prudence Beinamaryo, Hilda Kyarisiima, Betty Nabatte, Jan Hattendorf, Peter Steinmann, Jennifer Keiser

“…Given the high ERRs observed, albendazole-ivermectin might aid in eliminating morbidity, an important target of STH control programs. Trial registration (clinicaltrials.gov): NCT06037876.…”
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Factors associated with low adherence to medication among patients with type 2 diabetes at different healthcare facilities in southern Bangladesh by Adnan Mannan, Md. Mahbub Hasan, Farhana Akter, Md. Mashud Rana, Nowshad Asgar Chowdhury, Lal B. Rawal, Tuhin Biswas

“…Patient counseling and awareness programs may enhance medication adherence among people with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Exploring joint decision-making and family dynamics to identify barriers and enablers for early adolescent medical circumcision (EAMC) uptake in Zambia for HIV prevention: An innov... by Rasi Surana, Ram Prasad, Namiya Jain, Mothi Prasad, Alok Gangaramany, Aishwarya Shashi Kumar, Tim Sweeney, Jeff Mulhausen, Steve Kretschmer, Alick Samona, Alice Nanga, Tina Chisenga

“…Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) to protect against sexual transmission of HIV is a key part of HIV prevention interventions in 15 priority countries in Southern and Eastern Africa. Ensuring that VMMC programs reach adolescent males is important in countries with large young populations. …”
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