Epidemiological situations and control strategies of vector-borne diseases in Nepal during 1998–2016 by Shanker Bahadur Shrestha, Uttam Raj Pyakurel, Mukti Khanal, Murari Upadhyay, Kesara Na-Bangchang, Phunuch Muhamad

“…Originality/value - VBDs, i.e., malaria, kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), LF and dengue fever/dengue hemorrhagic fever, are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the least developed countries which include Nepal. Globalization of travel and trading, unplanned urbanization, environmental and climate change are having a significant impact on disease transmission. …”
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Chronopolitics: methodological aspects of public policy research by O. A. Zubchyk

“…This classification includes developed countries, developing countries, the least developed countries. Global leader has a special task. …”
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The Changing Epidemiology of Viral Hepatitis in a Post-Soviet Country—The Case of Kyrgyzstan by Manas K. Akmatov, Nurgul J. Beisheeva, Asylbek Z. Nurmatov, Sattarova J. Gulsunai, Kylychbekova N. Saikal, Aisuluu A. Derkenbaeva, Zamira O. Abdrahmanova, Jana Prokein, Norman Klopp, Thomas Illig, Omor T. Kasymov, Zuridin S. Nurmatov, Frank Pessler

“…The aim of the present study was, therefore, to provide current estimates of the seroprevalence of viral hepatitis in Kyrgyzstan, one of the economically least developed countries in the region. We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study in 2018 in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek (<i>n</i> = 1075). …”
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Genomic epidemiology of early SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in Bangladesh by L. Carnegie, J. T. McCrone, L. du Plessis, M. Hasan, M.Z. Ali, R. Begum, M.Z. Hassan, S. Islam, M.H. Rahman, A.S.M. Uddin, M.S. Sarker, T. Das, M. Hossain, M. Khan, M.H. Razu, A. Akram, S. Arina, E. Hoque, M.M.A. Molla, T. Nafisaa, P. Angra, A. Rambaut, S.T. Pullan, K.L. Osman, M.A. Hoque, P. Biswas, M.S. Flora, J. Raghwani, G. Fournié, M.A. Samad, S.C. Hill

“…However, there is still a lack of understanding of SARS-CoV-2 spread in some of the world’s least developed countries (LDCs). Methods To begin to address this disparity, we studied the transmission dynamics of the virus in Bangladesh during the country’s first COVID-19 wave by analysing case reports and whole-genome sequences from all eight divisions of the country. …”
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A scoping review on the associations between early childhood caries and sustainable cities and communities using the sustainable development goal 11 framework by Morẹ́nikẹ ́Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Elisa Maria Rosa de Barros Coelho, Carlos Alberto Feldens, Balgis Gaffar, Jorma I Virtanen, Arthur Kemoli, Duangporn Duangthip, Ivy Guofang Sun, Ray M. Masumo, Ana Vukovic, Ola B. Al-Batayneh, Tshepiso Mfolo, Robert J Schroth, Maha El Tantawi

“…The analysis of the findings suggests a plausible link between ECC and SDG11C (Supporting least developed countries to build resilient buildings). Conclusion There are few studies identifying links between ECC and SDG11, with the findings suggesting the possible differences in the impact of urbanization on ECC by country income-level and home ownership as a protective factor from ECC. …”
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Screening of chickpea genotypes for boron biofortification potential by Noman Mehboob, Muhammad Rizwan, Waqas Ahmed Minhas, Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir, Amal M. Al-Mohaimeed, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Mubshar Hussain

“…Background: Malnutrition is a significant threat to mankind and deficiency of important minerals like boron (B) exert negative impacts on human health mostly in developing and least developed countries. Chickpea is an important legume with wide consumption in human diet due to easily digestible dietary protein and grown. …”
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Epidemiology of neonatal disorders attributable to low birthweight-global burden of disease research, 1990–2021 by Qi Zhang, Lan Luo, Lai-lai Yan, Lai-lai Yan, Jing Guo, Hui-jun Wu, Zi-wei Zhang, Yu-hua Zhu, Rui Qiao, Rui Qiao

“…Notably, absolute health inequality related to the Socio-demographic Index (SDI) has decreased, as indicated by a reduction in DALY disparities between the most and least developed countries from −4,216.49 (95% CI: −4,558.27 to −3,874.71) in 1990 to −2,635.35 (95% CI: −2,868.40 to −2,402.30) in 2021. …”
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Robust and Functional Immune Memory Up to 9 Months After SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Southeast Asian Longitudinal Cohort by Hoa Thi My Vo, Alvino Maestri, Heidi Auerswald, Sopheak Sorn, Sokchea Lay, Heng Seng, Sotheary Sann, Nisa Ya, Polidy Pean, Philippe Dussart, Olivier Schwartz, Olivier Schwartz, Sovann Ly, Timothée Bruel, Timothée Bruel, Sowath Ly, Veasna Duong, Erik A. Karlsson, Tineke Cantaert

“…The duration of humoral and cellular immune memory following SARS-CoV-2 infection in populations in least developed countries remains understudied but is key to overcome the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. …”
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Decision Support System for Predicting Survivability of Hepatitis Patients by Fahad R. Albogamy, Junaid Asghar, Fazli Subhan, Fazli Subhan, Muhammad Zubair Asghar, Muhammad Zubair Asghar, Mabrook S. Al-Rakhami, Aurangzeb Khan, Aurangzeb Khan, Haidawati Mohamad Nasir, Mohd Khairil Rahmat, Muhammad Mansoor Alam, Muhammad Mansoor Alam, Muhammad Mansoor Alam, Muhammad Mansoor Alam, Muhammad Mansoor Alam, Adidah Lajis, Mazliham Mohd Su'ud

“…It predominantly affects the world's least developed countries. The most endemic regions are resource constrained, with a low human development index. …”
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Climate change adaptation options to inform planning of agriculture and food systems in The Gambia: A systematic approach for stocktaking by Alcade C. Segnon, Alcade C. Segnon, Alcade C. Segnon, Robert B. Zougmoré, Robert B. Zougmoré, Rosemary Green, Rosemary Green, Zakari Ali, Tony W. Carr, Prosper Houessionon, Prosper Houessionon, Sulayman M'boob, Pauline F. D. Scheelbeek, Pauline F. D. Scheelbeek

“…Beyond The Gambia, the approach can also be useful for and replicated in other least developed countries in the West African region, that are currently developing their National Adaptation Plan.…”
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Status of rice-fish farming and rice field fisheries in Northern Laos by Youdan Li, Youdan Li, Youdan Li, Mali Phonexay, Zili Zhang, Zili Zhang, Zili Zhang, Chenhong Li, Chenhong Li, Chenhong Li, Jiayao Li, Jiayao Li, Jiayao Li, Wenbo Zhang, Wenbo Zhang, Wenbo Zhang

“…The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) is one of the least developed countries in the world, and rice is the most important crop in Laos.MethodsThe present study conducted field surveys in 2022 in order to get a better understanding of the status of rice-fish production systems in mountainous areas in Northern Laos. …”
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Pre-pregnancy intrauterine device use is associated with a reduced risk of subsequent preterm birth: a large population-based cohort study by Xing Chen, Tao Wang, Yan Zhang, Zhengyuan Xie, Cai Kong, Bingxue Wu, Yuzhi Lan, Hanfeng Ye, Xiangjing Song, Zigao Zhao, Yan Che

“…Pre-pregnancy IUD users in counties with a normal level of development were associated with a lower risk of subsequent PTB than their counterparts in the least developed countries.…”
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La santé globale : biopolitique en territoires by Alain Vaguet

“…Faced with persistent criticism, some manufacturers have also responded by varying their prices according to a typology of countries: high prices for the countries of the North (intermediate states included, where the patients are the most numerous) and reduced prices for the least-developed countries. This can offer significant reductions but also serves the interests of the pharmaceutical industry while these countries still remain outside the Intellectual Property Rights agreements for a few years, as they could legally supply their needs through importing generic forms. …”
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The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health by Philip J. Landrigan, Hervé Raps, Maureen Cropper, Caroline Bald, Manuel Brunner, Elvia Maya Canonizado, Dominic Charles, Thomas C. Chiles, Mary J. Donohue, Judith Enck, Patrick Fenichel, Lora E. Fleming, Christine Ferrier-Pages, Richard Fordham, Aleksandra Gozt, Carly Griffin, Mark E. Hahn, Budi Haryanto, Richard Hixson, Hannah Ianelli, Bryan D. James, Pushpam Kumar, Amalia Laborde, Kara Lavender Law, Keith Martin, Jenna Mu, Yannick Mulders, Adetoun Mustapha, Jia Niu, Sabine Pahl, Yongjoon Park, Maria-Luiza Pedrotti, Jordan Avery Pitt, Mathuros Ruchirawat, Bhedita Jaya Seewoo, Margaret Spring, John J. Stegeman, William Suk, Christos Symeonides, Hideshige Takada, Richard C. Thompson, Andrea Vicini, Zhanyun Wang, Ella Whitman, David Wirth, Megan Wolff, Aroub K. Yousuf, Sarah Dunlop

“…This Commission encourages a strong interface between the Global Plastics Treaty and the Basel and London Conventions to enhance management of hazardous plastic waste and slow current massive exports of plastic waste into the world’s least-developed countries. This Commission recommends the creation of a Permanent Science Policy Advisory Body to guide the Treaty’s implementation. …”
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Advancing agricultural greenhouse gas quantification* by Lydia Olander, Eva Wollenberg, Francesco Tubiello, Martin Herold

“…As we move toward the next IPCC assessment report on climate change and while UNFCCC negotiations give greater attention to the role of agriculture within international agreements, it is valuable to understand our current and potential near-term capacity to quantify and track emissions and assess mitigation potential in the agriculture sector, providing countries—especially least developed countries (LDCs)—with the information they need to promote and implement actions that, while conducive to mitigation, are also consistent with their rural development and food security goals. …”
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Expanding the Duty to Rescue to Climate Migration by David N. Hoffman, Anne Zimmerman, Camille Castelyn, Srajana Kaikini

“…Wiley Interdiscip Rev Clim Change, 1(3): 450-461. [14] Least Developed Countries Expert Group. (2018). Considerations Regarding Vulnerable Groups, Communities and Ecosystems in the Context of the National Adaptation Plans: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change…”
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A conceptual framework for tax non-compliance studies in a Muslim country: A proposed framework for the case of Yemen by Al-Ttaffi, Lutfi Hassen Ali, Abdul Jabbar, Hijattulah

“…The problem of tax noncompliance is widely described as a serious global phenomenon, especially in developing and least developing countries.Literatures indicate a number of factors that could possibly influence tax noncompliance behaviour but there is no single theory that can explain the phenomenon of tax noncompliance behaviour.Thus, researchers suggested that theories from sociology, psychology and economy could be useful in explaining tax behaviour. …”
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Balancing growth and river protection in Bangladesh’s most important export industries by Peters, R

“…This policy paper addresses the environmental, social, and regulatory complexities surrounding industrial production in Bangladesh as the country navigates its transition from a Least Developed Country to a Middle Income Country by 2026. …”

Evolution of the Lao PDR’s External Debt since Its Reform and Opening Up <subtitle>Characteristics and Trends</subtitle> by Chunmeng ZOU, Xuemei FENG

“…As the least developed country with an extreme lack of financial resources, borrowing is an inevitable way for Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or Laos) to develop its economy. …”
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Using partial least squares approach to predict the impact of transformational leadership on employee commitment to organizational change by Gelaidan, Hamid Mahmood, Ahmad, Hartini

“…While the inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation have different finding with each dimensions.The limitations of this study may include several issues that may lead to future studies.This study contributes to the change management literature by integrating the linkage between leadership and employee commitment to change.It is the first study conducted by using PLS with stated model and conducted in least developed country, such as Yemen.…”
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