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Linking Satellite, Land Capability, and Socio-Economic Data for Local-Level Climate-Change-Adaptive Capacity Assessments and Decision Support.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Sustainability (2071-1050). Sep2023, Vol. 15 Issue 17, p13120. 21p.
Abstract: Climate change is now one of the most formidable threats to the livelihoods of resource-poor communities in low-income developing countries world-wide. Addressing this challenge continues to be undermined by the conspicuous absence of actionable adapta...
Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Middle- and Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Journal of Tropical Medicine (16879686). 6/24/2023, p1-15. 15p.
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from an infectious agent in the world. Most tuberculosis cases are concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study is to better understand tuberculosis-related knowledge about TB d...
Relevance and Reliability of Outdoor SO 2 Monitoring in Low-Income Countries Using Low-Cost Sensors.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Atmosphere. Jun2023, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p912. 22p.
Abstract: In the Western world, the SO2 concentration in ambient air dropped to low levels, but some emission sources (e.g., merchant ships) and some regions (e.g., low-income countries) still emit substantial amounts of SO2. At those locations, SO2 monitoring i...
Can Drones Help Smallholder Farmers Improve Agriculture Efficiencies and Reduce Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa? Local Perceptions from Malawi.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Agriculture; Basel. May2023, Vol. 13 Issue 5, p1075. 16p.
Abstract: Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa play a vital role in achieving food security and nutrition, yet they are often overlooked by development policies and lack access to the technology and information needed to increase their agricultural producti...
Oral Vaccines: A Better Future of Immunization.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Vaccines. Jul2023, Vol. 11 Issue 7, p1232. 17p.
Abstract: Oral vaccines are gaining more attention due to their ease of administration, lower invasiveness, generally greater safety, and lower cost than injectable vaccines. This review introduces certified oral vaccines for adenovirus, recombinant protein-base...
Establishing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Sierra Leone: A Report of the Experience of a Low-Income Country in West Africa.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Antibiotics (2079-6382). Mar2023, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p424. 10p.
Abstract: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global health challenge that threatens to undo gains in human and animal health. Prevention and control of AMR requires functional antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) program, which is complex and often difficult...
Interlinkages of Water-Related SDG Indicators Globally and in Low-Income Countries.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Water (20734441). Feb2023, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p613. 19p.
Abstract: The international community has committed to protecting the Earth and its ecosystems, thus ensuring wellbeing, economic growth, and a sustainable environment, by applying 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), including many related to water. These g...
Industrial policy, local firm growth paths, and capability building in low-income countries: lessons from Ethiopia's floriculture export sector.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Industrial & Corporate Change; Aug2023, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p956-974, 19p, 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Abstract: Copyright of Industrial & Corporate Change is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users...
The enhancing effect of imports of intermediate inputs on firms' exports.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): World Economy. Sep2023, Vol. 46 Issue 9, p2654-2683. 30p. 14 Charts.
Abstract: We investigate the impact of imports of intermediate inputs on export value and portfolio among Spanish regular two‐way trade of manufacturing firms over the period 1997–2018. After controlling for firm characteristics and addressing endogeneity, we fi...
Are People Generous When the Financial Stakes Are High?
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Psychological Science (0956-7976). Sep2023, Vol. 34 Issue 9, p999-1006. 8p.
Abstract: How generous are people when making consequential financial decisions in the real world? We took advantage of a rare opportunity to examine generosity among a diverse sample of adults who received a gift of U.S. $10,000 from a pair of wealthy donors, w...