Modeling spatial variation in risk of presence and insecticide resistance for malaria vectors in Laos. by Marc Souris, Sébastien Marcombe, Julie Laforet, Paul T Brey, Vincent Corbel, Hans J Overgaard

“…Spatio-temporal models of favorable conditions for Anopheles species' presence were developed to estimate the probability of presence of malaria vectors and insecticide resistance in Lao PDR. These models were based on environmental and meteorological conditions, and demographic factors. …”
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Risk of exposure to potential vector mosquitoes for rural workers in Northern Lao PDR. by Julie-Anne A Tangena, Phoutmany Thammavong, Steve W Lindsay, Paul T Brey

“…Here we explored the difference in risk of exposure to potential dengue, Japanese encephalitis (JE), and malaria vectors between rubber workers and those engaged in traditional forest activities in northern Laos PDR.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Adult mosquitoes were collected for nine months in secondary forests, mature and immature rubber plantations, and villages. …”
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The effects of season, geography, and urbanization on the diversity of edible insects at food markets in Laos by Kazuki Tagawa, Tadatsugu Hosoya, Kimihiko Hyakumura, Dai Suzuki, Satoshi Yoshizawa, Bounthob Praxaysombath

“…Laos, a mountainous and landlocked country located in Southeast Asia, has the highest percentage of people using insects as food in the world. …”
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Actinomycetoma in SE Asia: the first case from Laos and a review of the literature by Rattanavong Sayaphet, Vongthongchit Sivay, Bounphamala Khamhou, Vongphakdy Phouvong, Gubler Jacques, Mayxay Mayfong, Phetsouvanh Rattanaphone, Elliott Ivo, Logan Julie, Hill Robert, Newton Paul N, Dance David

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Chính sách sử dụng lao động nước ngoài của Malaysia by Trần Thế Vĩnh

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Malaria risk stratification in Lao PDR guides program planning in an elimination setting by Phoutnalong Vilay, Julia C. Dunn, Odai Sichanthongthip, Rita Reyburn, Phonephet Butphomvihane, Vilaisak Phiphakavong, Punam Amratia, Mary Hahm, Vilayphone Phongchantha, Chitsavang Chanthavisouk, Boualam Khamlome, Keobouphaphone Chindavongsa, Virasack Banouvong, Matthew Shortus

“…Abstract Malaria in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has declined rapidly over the last two decades, from 279,903 to 3926 (99%) cases between 2001 and 2021. …”
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A comparative field evaluation of six medicine quality screening devices in Laos. by Céline Caillet, Serena Vickers, Stephen Zambrzycki, Facundo M Fernández, Vayouly Vidhamaly, Kem Boutsamay, Phonepasith Boupha, Pimnara Peerawaranun, Mavuto Mukaka, Paul N Newton

“…This pilot study in the Lao PDR tested six devices' utility and usability in detecting substandard and falsified (SF) medicines.…”
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A landscape-based ecological hazard evaluation and characterization of influencing factors in Laos by Jun Ma, Jun Ma, Vadim Khromykh, Jinliang Wang, Jinliang Wang, Jinliang Wang, Jianpeng Zhang, Jianpeng Zhang, Jianpeng Zhang, Wenjuan Li, Xuzheng Zhong, Xuzheng Zhong, Xuzheng Zhong

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Investigating a hyper-endemic focus of Taenia solium in northern Lao PDR by Anna Okello, Amanda Ash, Chattouphone Keokhamphet, Emma Hobbs, Boualam Khamlome, Pierre Dorny, Lian Thomas, John Allen

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The world of a “Little Man” in the works of Lao She (based on the novel “Rickshaw”) by Barashkova Daria Sergeyevna

“…The article is devoted to the analysis of the world of a “Little Man” in the works of Chinese writer Lao She (1899-1966). The author represents the variety of interpretations of a “Little Man” in the novel “Rickshaw” and interrelation with the same type of personality in classic Russian literature.…”
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Concurrent Infection with murine typhus and scrub typhus in southern Laos--the mixed and the unmixed. by Koukeo Phommasone, Daniel H Paris, Tippawan Anantatat, Josée Castonguay-Vanier, Sommay Keomany, Phoutthalavanh Souvannasing, Stuart D Blacksell, Mayfong Mayxay, Paul N Newton

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Trade in bears in Lao PDR with observations from market surveys and seizure data by Lalita Gomez, Chris R. Shepherd

“…Lao PDR remains a source of bears taken illegally from the wild, in Lao PDR and in neighbouring countries, and a hub of illegal wildlife trade. …”
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Floristic characteristics and affinities in Lao PDR, with a reference to the biogeography of the Indochina peninsula. by Hua Zhu

“…The flora of Laos is composed of 5,005 species in 1,373 genera and 188 families of seed plants. …”
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Musique du Laos, une identité plurielle : tradition, nationalisme et patrimonialisation by Véronique de Lavenère

“…The phenomenon takes as emblem the khaen Lao (the popular raft shaped mouth organ) with a standardization of its musical language and uses. …”
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Simulation, prediction and driving factor analysis of ecological risk in Savan District, Laos by Xu Xuexian, Peng Yuling, Qin Wenjie

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Southeast Asian diversity: first insights into the complex mtDNA structure of Laos by Horst Jürgen, Sanguansermsri Torpong, Sengchanh Sourideth, Horst David, Horst Basil, Kloss-Brandstätter Anita, Röck Alexander, Zimmermann Bettina, Bodner Martin, Krämer Tanja, Schneider Peter M, Parson Walther

“…</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The Laos sample exhibited ample mtDNA diversity, reflecting the huge number of ethnic groups listed. …”
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Household electricity demand forecast and energy savings potential for Vientiane, Lao PDR by Wattanachai Kleebrang, Pongsun Bunditsakulchai, Weerin Wangjiraniran

“…This paper uses the survey data on household electricity demand from five districts of Vientiane, Lao PDR, for the demand projection up to 2030 using the end-use model. …”
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H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Lao People’s Democratic Republic by David A. Boltz, Bounlom Douangngeun, Settha Sinthasak, Phouvong Phommachanh, Scott Rolston, Honglin Chen, Yi Guan, Joseph S. Malik Peiris, Gavin J.D. Smith, Robert G. Webster

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Turbulent National Identity in Laos: The Hmong Ethnic Group as a Case Study by Dewi Hermawati Resminingayu

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A review of bear farming and bear trade in Lao People's Democratic Republic by E. Livingstone, L. Gomez, J. Bouhuys

“…Keywords: Bear farms, Bear bile, Gall bladder, Urso-deoxycholic acid, Bear bile extraction facilities, Lao PDR, Ursus thibetanus…”
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