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IntroductionCitizen science presents a critical pathway for advancing biodiversity monitoring and conservation globally, yet local and indigenous engagement remains limited in many developing countries.MethodsThis study ...

During the Federation Internationale des Geometres (FIG) Annual Meeting 2026 in Cape Town, the Department: Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) will demonstrate its approach to high-resolution 3D mapping. By combini...

Abstract Global health reciprocal innovation emphasizes the movement of technologies or interventions between high- and low-income countries to address a shared public health problem, in contrast to unidirectional models...

Abstract Background Research capacity building programs facilitate clinician engagement with best-practice research. Benefits of research capacity in healthcare locations are far reaching, including individual community ...

Abstract In Laos, rates of undernutrition, especially among children under 5 years of age, remain high. In response, a large multidisciplinary team embarked on a multi-year project in Laos beginning in 2019 with the pur...

This paper examines the development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in China from the perspective of mission-oriented innovation policies. It explores how China’s central and local governments interact to create ...

Health equity and the capacity to build it may be better achieved when the approaches of participatory practice and participant observation are more intentionally implemented together in applied, action research. An expl...

Illicit arms trafficking in Ukraine has been a significant issue since the Cold War, with leftover Soviet stockpiles providing lucrative smuggling routes. With over US$100 billion in aid being provided by the West, a siz...

Background: Climate change has a negative impact on smallholder farming, affecting both agricultural production and livelihoods. Agricultural extension services offer an essential role in enabling smallholder farmers to...

Despite policy directives prioritising professional academic development within South Africa’s higher education context, mentorship, as a key mechanism for situated learning, has yet to be embedded as a consistent, ins...

Seaweeds hold immense economic potential due to multifarious applications in pharmaceuticals and everyday products. India’s 11,099 km coastline harbours a rich diversity of seaweeds in the Indian Ocean. Identifying sea...

Abstract Background The Regional Network for Asian Schistosomiasis and Other Helminth Zoonoses (RNAS+) was established in 1998, which has developed close partnerships with Asian countries endemic for schistosomiasis a...

Abstract Background Over the past few decades, a series of major challenges to global health have successively emerged, which call for China’s deeper engagement in global health governance. In this context, the China-U...

Context and background Community Land Protection in Kenya gained traction with the enactment of the Community Land Act in 2016. The stakeholders, comprising state and non-state actors, have since made significant progr...

Para que as ações de promoção da saúde possam impulsionar mudanças na saúde dos usuários, faz-se necessário o desenvolvimento de competências que auxiliem na sua efetivação. O estudo avaliou os limites e as p...

The primary goal of this study is to examine the association between entrepreneurship and digital entrepreneurship, while exploring the moderating roles of gain assessment, loss assessment, and perceived feasibility. Usi...

ABSTRACT Background: Climate change and widespread environmental degradation have increased the risk of natural hazards in recent decades. Hydrological, meteorological, and climatological disasters have become more frequ...

This Campbell systematic review examines the effectiveness of certification schemes in improving the welfare of farmers and workers. The review summarises findings from 43 quantitative studies, and 136 qualitative studie...

Abstract This systematic review explores the social aspects of cleaner production adoption in the Global North and South, addressing the critical gap in understanding how socio-cultural, governance, and behavioural facto...

BackgroundDigital oral health builds on the broader framework of eHealth, leveraging digital technologies to improve patient care, increase access to dental services, and enhance oral health outcomes. However, health car...

Water scarcity traps smallholder farmers in a vicious circle of poverty and challenges individual well-being. This study explores the impact of climate change on water resources and the factors influencing smallholder fa...

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative tool for stormwater management with the potential to enhance resilience, efficiency, and equity across urban water systems. This paper examines the op...

Background: Sustainable procurement is a crucial pillar of corporate governance and competitiveness, particularly in resource-constrained environments such as Namibia. Regardless of the rising interest in sustainability...