A Catalogue of marine biodiversity indicators by Heliana Teixeira, Torsten Berg, Laura Uusitalo, Karin Fürhaupter, Anna-Stiina Heiskanen, Krysia Mazik, Christopher P Lynam, Suzanna Neville, J.German Rodriguez, Nadia Papadopoulou, Snejana Moncheva, Tanya Churilova, Tanya Churilova, Olga Krivenko, Olga Krivenko, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Anastasija Zaiko, Anastasija Zaiko, Helena Verissimo, MARIA PANTAZI, Susana Carvalho, Joana Patrício, Maria C Uyarra, Angel Borja

“…The tool allows extraction of ranked indicator lists best fulfilling selected criteria, enabling users to search for suitable indicators to address a particular biodiversity component, ecosystem feature, habitat or pressure in a marine area of interest.This tool is useful for EU Member States, Regional Sea Conventions, the European Commission, non-governmental organizations, managers, scientists and any person interested in marine environmental assessment. …”
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Call for elimination program of Malaria among children under 5 years old living in refugee camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Amidu Alhassan, Lydia Sope Ajala, Bella Ode, Muhammad Alanjiro, Sumaira Rehman, Jones Onesime, Elie Kihanduka, Christian Tague, Kanza Farhan, Styves Banga, Excellent Rugendabanga, Alvin Manga, Gift Joseph Mbwambo, Samson Hangi, Francois Rhugendabanga, Innocent Mufungizi, Muhammad Furqan, Maher Ali Rusho, Mayar Moustafa Budair, Aymar Akilimali, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Fabien Balagizi, Chrispin Biamba, Hugues Cakwira, Gentil Rajabu, Hardy Elembwe, Alain Balume, Bonk Muhoza, Leonard Sironge

“…Despite attempts by organizations such as the World Health Organization and various non-governmental organizations to supply insecticide-treated bed nets and antimalarial drugs, implementation in refugee camps is impeded by war, resource constraints, and insufficient healthcare facilities. …”
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National legal system in relation to vulnerable population groups by Sjeničić Marta

“…For now, our legal system does now allow non-governmental organizations to engage in health activities, although there were initiatives in that direction. …”
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A stakeholder perspective on the necessary conditions for successfully implementing parenting interventions in Botswana by Hlengiwe Gwebu, Tendai Elvis Mutembedza, Tendai Elvis Mutembedza, Jacqueline Kilby, Jeldau Rieff, Styn Jamu, Lisa Jamu, Nomsa Monare, Mary Mosenke, Mmannyana Margaret Nonong, Babedi Ncaagae, Yulia Shenderovich, Yulia Shenderovich, Jamie Lachman, Jamie Lachman, Lucie Cluver, Lucie Cluver, Catherine L. Ward, Catherine L. Ward

“…As low- and middle- income countries increasingly adopt parenting programs, policymakers and implementers face the challenge of efficiently transporting, adapting, and implementing them across multiple settings.PurposeThis study seeks to evaluate the real-world experiences, challenges, and best practices in implementing parent support programs in Botswana.MethodA series of interviews with program implementers and stakeholders from governmental and non-governmental organizations were conducted. Key informants from governmental and non-governmental institutions were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling and 17 practitioners participated in the study. …”
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Health services for women, children and adolescents in conflict affected settings: experience from North and South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo by Chiara Altare, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Maphie Tosha, Christopher Hook, Hamady Ba, Stéphane Muzindusi Bikoro, Thea Scognamiglio, Hannah Tappis, Jerome Pfaffmann, Ghislain Bisimwa Balaluka, Ties Boerma, Paul Spiegel

“…The prolonged effort by non-governmental organizations and UN agencies to respond to humanitarian needs was likely key in maintaining intervention coverage despite conflict. …”
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An analysis of compounding factors of epidemics in complex emergencies: a system dynamics approach by Russell Harpring, Amin Maghsoudi, Christian Fikar, Wojciech D. Piotrowicz, Graham Heaslip

“…The model was built using data from humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations and practitioners, along with literature from academic sources. …”
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Coral reefs of Pakistan: a comprehensive review of anthropogenic threats, climate change, and conservation status by Ishfaq Ahmad, Ishfaq Ahmad, Pu Guo, Mei-Xia Zhao, Mei-Xia Zhao, Yu Zhong, Xiao-Yun Zheng, Xiao-Yun Zheng, Shu-Qi Zhang, Shu-Qi Zhang, Jian-Wen Qiu, Jian-Wen Qiu, Qi Shi, Hong-Qiang Yan, Shi-Chen Tao, Li-Jia Xu

“…These include (1) initiatives such as establishing marine protected areas (MPAs), (2) encouraging sustainable fishing practices and reducing pollution, (3) developing the country as an ecotourism destination and implementing climate change adaptation measures, and (4) community engagement through awareness campaigns and fostering collaboration among, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and scientists. These comprehensive conservation policies address human-caused and other challenges, safeguarding their ecological, economic, and cultural relevance for future generations.…”
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Telepsychiatry in the Arab World: A Viewpoint Before and During COVID-19 by El Hayek S, Nofal M, Abdelrahman D, Adra A, Al Harthi M, Al Shamli S, AlNuaimi N, Bensid L, Cheaito MA, Emberish AM, Larnaout A, Radwan A, Slaih M, Kobeissy F, Bizri M

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has marked a major shift in digital psychiatric services in the Arab MENA world, through the transformation of many clinics and some hospitals into digital mental health systems. Many non-governmental organizations also started remote initiatives for psychological support and psychiatric counseling. …”
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Famílias e projetos sociais: analisando essa relação no caso de um quilombo em São Paulo Familias y proyectos sociales: analizando esa relación en el caso de un quilombo en São Pau... by Elaine Pedreira Rabinovich, Ana Cecília de Sousa Bastos

“…Analysis focused on sharing family concerns, on the inhabitants’ involvement with non-governmental organizations and with public authorities. Four family types were identified according to place connections and attachment: non-connected and non-attached families; connected and attached families; connected and non-attached families; non-connected and attached families. …”
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Risk analysis and methods of management in SMEs. Aнaлиз рисков и методов их упрaвления в субъектaх МСБ by K. S. Мukhtarova, Z. A. Shayedenov

“…State regulation of business activity involves a significant degree of control of the political and economic system, a high level of professionalism of civil servants, the effectiveness of the policy in term of the business, developed a system of non-governmental organizations, the principles of public accountability and the accountability of the authorities, the lack of interaction between business and corrupt government. …”
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PRESENT SCENARIO OF LIVESTOCK BREEDING AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE NORTHERN PART OF BANGLADESH by M. A. Habib, M. Mahbubul, M. Y. Ali, A. S. Apu

“…Conclusion: This study showed the overall scenario of livestock production, breeding, and management in the northern part of Bangladesh which could be helpful for the govt., Non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) and policymakers to take realistic steps for the improvement of livestock production in the northern part of Bangladesh.…”
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Covid-19 related factors to food security and dietary diversity among urban households in western Oromia, Ethiopia by Tamiru Yazew, Agama Daba, Lelisa Hordofa, Girma Garedew, Abdi Negash, Gizachew Merga, Tasama Bakala

“…In addition, governmental and non-governmental organizations should raise awareness and policies to support those at higher risk by developing affordable, sustainable and targeted social protection systems that ensure food security and adequate dietary intake at the household level.…”
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Italian Humanitarian Congenital Cardiac Surgery Activity: What No One Tells You by Alessandro Giamberti, Alessandro Giamberti, Federica Caldaroni, Alessandro Varrica, Carlo Pace Napoleone, Stefano Maria Marianeschi, Nicola Uricchio, Vittorio Vanini, Francesco Santoro, Giovanni Battista Luciani, Giovanni Stellin, Gaetano Gargiulo, Bruno Murzi, Sergio Filippelli, Guido Oppido, Salvatore Agati, Lorenzo Galletti, Alessandro Frigiola, Alessandro Frigiola

“…Few of these patients are treated only thanks to the support of many non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Starting in December 2019, the so-called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly become a worldwide pandemic and has dramatically impacted on all the international humanitarian activities for congenital heart disease. …”
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Distribution of HbS Allele and Haplotypes in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Guinea Bissau, West Africa: Implications for Public Health Screening by Maddalena Martella, Mimma Campeggio, Gift Pulè, Ambroise Wonkam, Federica Menzato, Vania Munaretto, Giampietro Viola, Sabado P. Da Costa, Giulia Reggiani, Antonia Araujo, Dionisio Cumbà, Giuseppe Liotta, Laura Sainati, Fabio Riccardi, Fabio Riccardi, Raffaella Colombatti, Raffaella Colombatti

“…Limited epidemiological data on SCD are available for Guinea Bissau, where newborn screening is not yet implemented, routine diagnosis is not available, and care is case directed.MethodsDried blood spots were collected from children accessing two hospitals managed by Italian Non-Governmental Organizations in the capital city of Bissau and sent to Padova for Hemoglobin (Hb) quantification through HPLC and molecular analysis. …”
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Being a migrant woman during disasters: A phenomenological study to unveil experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy by Monica Trentin, Martina Valente, Emanuele Longo, Elena Rubini, Awsan Bahattab, Giulia Facci, Giorgia Ziliani, Loredana Carpentieri, Francesco Della Corte, Luca Ragazzoni

“…Both before and during the pandemic, non-governmental organizations were the preferred entry point to the healthcare systems. …”
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Identifying priority areas for tidal wetland restoration by integrating ecosystem services supply and demand mismatches by Shiwei Lin, Shiwei Lin, Shiwei Lin, Xiuzhen Li, Xiuzhen Li, Ruidong Wu, Ruidong Wu, Yuxi Ma, Yuxi Ma, Wenzhen Zhao, Wenzhen Zhao, Jiangjing Wang, Jiangjing Wang

“…Governments and non-governmental organizations have widely recognized tidal wetland restoration as a sustainable instrument to lessen the threat of climate change, which is reflected by the expansion of the spatial scale of coastal restoration projects. …”
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Nutritional status and its associated factors among under five years Muslim children of Kapilvastu district, Nepal. by Chet Kant Bhusal, Sigma Bhattarai, Pradip Chhetri, Salau Din Myia

“…Hence, this study suggests collaborative and immediate attention from responsible governmental and non-governmental organizations working in nutrition for providing informal learning opportunity, intervention regarding parental support to child, school enrolment at appropriate age, prevention and treatment of children's chronic diseases, intervention for income generating activities and addressing problems of household food insecurity among Muslim communities.…”
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Public Psychological Health in COVID-19 Outbreak: Actions and Shortcomings by Azita Jaberi

“…Following the announcement of the outbreak of the disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), numerous measures have been taken in the field of education, treatment and research at the national, regional and international levels by governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).<br /> Iran, like other countries in the world, has taken extensive measures in this regard. …”
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Seven decades towards malaria elimination in Yunnan, China by Xiao-Hong Li, Hong-Ning Zhou, Jian-Wei Xu, Zu-Rui Lin, Xiao-Dong Sun, Jia-Yin Li, Xian-Xian Lin, Yan Xie, Pedro Alonso, Heng-Lin Yang

“…Border malaria was addressed in Yunnan by strengthening the surveillance system down to the lowest level, cross-border collaboration with neighbouring countries and non-governmental organizations, and the involvement of other sectors. …”
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Setting global research priorities for integrated community case management (iCCM): Results from a CHNRI (Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative) exercise by Kerri Wazny, Salim Sadruddin, Alvin Zipursky, Davidson H. Hamer, Troy Jacobs, Karin Kallander, Franco Pagnoni, Stefan Peterson, Shamim Qazi, Serge Raharison, Kerry Ross, Mark Young, David R. Marsh

“…Our groups of experts were comprised of both individuals working in Ministries of Health or Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in low– and middle–income countries (LMICs) and individuals working in high–income countries (HICs) in academia or NGO headquarters. …”
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