The Kingdom of Bhutan by Karim Quintino

“… Most democratic transitions have demonstrated how it is possible to move from an authoritarian starting point towards an ongoing state of compromise. The Kingdom of Bhutan, a small state bordering India and China and located deep within the Himalayan Mountains, stands as an illustrative case of that paradigm. …”
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Some Glimpses of the Kingdom of Bhutan’s Educational Journey Through Time by Thakur S. Powdyel, Valentin Yakushik

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A STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN THE ROYAL KINGDOM OF BHUTAN by Parimal Chandra BISWAS, Dilip Kumar CHAKRABORTY

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The impact of community-oriented primary care in Trongsa Dzongkhag, Kingdom of Bhutan by Nirola D, Tshering G, Brodie J, Huntington M

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Silk Roads in the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Development of a National Heritage Inventory by Tim Williams

“…The first part of the paper explores the challenges of archaeology in the Kingdom of Bhutan, located on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas. …”
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Employing citizen science to understand amphibian and reptile diversity and distribution in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan by Jigme Tshelthrim Wangyal, Deborah Bower, Karl Vernes, Phuntsho Thinley

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First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan by Laxmi Sagar, Karma Lodhen Wangmo, Dhan Bdr. Gurung, Karma Wangchuk, Rinchen Dorji, Rupesh Subedi, Tshering Zangmo, Pelden Dorji

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Evaluating the effect of village health workers on hospital admission rates and their economic impact in the Kingdom of Bhutan by Sacha C. Hauc, Dolley Tshering, Josemari Feliciano, Agata M. P. Atayde, Layla M. Aboukhater, Kinley Dorjee, Tshering Dukpa, Pema Rinchen, Neema Yoezer, Casey M. Luc, Rup N. Adhikari, Kezang Lhamo, Kaveh Khoshnood

“…Conclusions VHWs serve as a source of cost-savings for the Kingdom of Bhutan and also act as an economic buffer for more vulnerable communities. …”
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Antecedents of Maternal Mortality in Well- and Under-Resourced Countries: a case of United Kingdom and Bhutan by Choni Wangmo

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Using a Policy of ‘Gross National Happiness’ to Guide the Development of Sustainable Early Learning Programs in the Kingdom of Bhutan: Aspirations and Challenges by Jessica Ball, Karma Chimi Wangchuk

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Hypotension, bradycardia and reversible conduction defect induced by prescription of Bhutanese traditional medicines by Ugyen Tshering, Shankar Levine, Melanie Watts

“…Aconite is widely used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medications and therefore often used within the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Despite its use in traditional medicine, because of its narrow therapeutic index, significant cardiotoxic and neurotoxic events are documented due to both intentional and unintentional ingestion. …”
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Prehospital administration of surfactant to a premature neonate in respiratory distress by Charles Haviland Mize, Lhab Dorji, Ken Zafren

“…Abstract The population of the Kingdom of Bhutan is scattered in small villages throughout the eastern Himalaya. …”
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Women in household decision-making and implications for dietary quality in Bhutan by Orkhan Sariyev, Tim K. Loos, Manfred Zeller, Tulsi Gurung

“…This study was done in the Kingdom of Bhutan where matrilineal succession and polyandry were prevalent during the twentieth century. …”
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Gross National Happiness: meaning, measure and degrowth in a living development alternative by Ritu Verma

“…The driving development philosophy of Gross National Happiness from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is a unique living alternative that challenges GDP metrics. …”
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Gender with marital status, cultural differences, and vulnerability to hypertension: Findings from the national survey for noncommunicable disease risk factors and mental health us... by Hiromi Kohori Segawa, Hironori Uematsu, Nidup Dorji, Ugyen Wangdi, Chencho Dorjee, Pemba Yangchen, Susumu Kunisawa, Ryota Sakamoto, Yuichi Imanaka

“…Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Thus, the early detection and prevention of hypertension is critical for reducing cardiovascular disease. …”
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Water Sources Inventory, Annotated Checklist, and Distribution of Water Sources Under Gelephu, Samtenling, and Dekiling Gewog in Sarpang District, Bhutan by Jigme Tenzin, Yeshi Yangdon, Karma Wangchuk, Pema Rinchen, Tashi

“…The Kingdom of Bhutan is endowed with abundant water resources. …”
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Preservation without boundaries : transitioning Bhutan's traditional settlements into an urban environment by Loeb, Rachel L. (Rachel Lauren), 1973-

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Medicinal Plants in the Broad-Leaf Mixed Coniferous Forest of Tshothang Chiwog, Bhutan: Floristic Attributes, Vegetation Structure, Ethnobotany, and Socioeconomic Aspects by Ngawang Jamba, B. Mohan Kumar

“…The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, located in one of the global biodiversity hotspots, is endowed with abundant floral wealth, including a wide array of medicinal plants (MPs). …”
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Social and behavioral factors related to blood pressure measurement: A cross-sectional study in Bhutan. by Hiromi Kohori Segawa, Hironori Uematsu, Nidup Dorji, Ugyen Wangdi, Chencho Dorjee, Pemba Yangchen, Susumu Kunisawa, Ryota Sakamoto, Yuichi Imanaka

“…Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the Kingdom of Bhutan, and early detection of hypertension is critical for preventing cardiovascular disease. …”
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How does conservation land tenure affect economic impacts of wildlife: An analysis of subsistence farmers and herders in Bhutan by Yeshey, Rodney J. Keenan, Rebecca M. Ford, Craig R. Nitschke

“…In the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, expanding PAs and other conservation efforts have led to increased wildlife populations that are causing more damage to crop and livestock and impacting on the livelihoods of subsistence farmers and herders. …”
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