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Objective. To assess non-participation bias in a survey ofmale sexual behavior. Material and methods. A householdsurvey was carried out in 1992-1993 using a probabilitysampling frame in Mexico City. Demographic variables...

Understanding household livelihoods is essential for poverty reduction. A major obstacle in analyzing livelihood quality lies in the quantitative investigation of household livelihood assets, livelihood strategies, and t...

Abstract Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is a zoonotic disease whose etiological agent is transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies, with dogs as the primary reservoir. Urbanization and deforestation have created condit...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a dangerous gas with no odor, color, or taste and can easily mix with other air around it. This study aims to design and determine the results of measuring CO levels using a drone integrated with ...

This paper draws upon a detailed longitudinal survey of households living on agricultural plots in the northern three provinces of the Ecuadorian Amazon, the principal region of colonization by migrants in Ecuador since ...

Abstract Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is one of the important interventions to mitigate the negative consequences of climate change and is arguably the most practical and sustainable one. It offers three benefits: red...

Abstract Climate change poses significant threats to agricultural production and livelihoods in Bangladesh, particularly in its agrarian regions. This research specifically addresses the vulnerability of the coastal area...

Background Strengthening emergency care systems could reduce death and disability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet many struggle to provide timely, high-quality care. LMICs also face growing risks from cl...

Abstract Climate change puts Bangladeshi fish farming households at high risk for production. It poses serious impact on nutritional availability, livelihood, poverty, and income. The study aimed to assess the short and ...

Agriculture remains the food supplier of many households globally. In Africa, agriculture helps many farm households to meet their household food needs. Given the importance of agriculture in achieving food security in m...

Abstract Rural households in Ethiopia’s conflict-affected regions face chronic food insecurity aggravated by climate variability, environmental degradation, and armed conflict. Despite existing policy frameworks, empir...

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and impose a substantial financial burden on patients and their families, particularly in low-income and conflict-affec...

Abstract Introduction The shift to universal insecticide-treated nets (ITN) coverage in Malawi creates opportunities for establishing effective social and behavior change (SBC) interventions which target general populati...

Presentamos un estudio sobre la evolución del registro zooarqueológico del valle de Yocavil (Noroeste argentino). Utilizamos una muestra de quince conjuntos de los períodos Formativo, Desarrollos Regionales e Inka (ca...

Abstract Purpose This study examines the demographic, spatial, and economic determinants of household access to electricity in Nigeria, a country characterized by persistent energy poverty and pronounced infrastructure i...

Increasing climate risks may influence the behavioral decisions of microeconomic entities, including household consumption choices. Based on the data of the China Household Finance Survey in 2019, this study empirically ...

Abstract Background People living with disabilities have the same rights as non-disabled individuals to access financial services. However, in 2023, as many as 75.7% of people living with disabilities in Indonesia still ...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of international trade in the process of regional convergence in Croatia. Previous empirical and theoretical studies usually argued that internatio...

Abstract Watershed degradation driven by land-use change, climate variability, and rising water demand threatens water security and ecosystem services in underdeveloped countries like Nepal. Local participation is essent...

Abstract This study assesses the economic efficiency (EE) of low-emission rice production under Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation in the Mekong Delta using survey data from 250 households. Descriptive statist...

El presente artículo pretende analizar algunos de los rasgos discursivos que han caracterizado a un conjunto de documentos escritos, de posicionamiento y difusión, producidos por una experiencia particular orientada a ...

Global coffee demand rises by about 2.3% annually, intensifying environmental, health and social externalities, particularly in producing countries. There is limited understanding of the magnitude of these externalities ...

In Ethiopia, the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) has been implemented since 2005 in order to reduce food insecurity, protect depletion of assets, and improve the productivity of beneficiaries’ investment through t...

Introducción. El artículo analiza la pobreza de tiempo, su vinculación con el género y su distribución espacial en la ciudad de Rosario, Argentina. Objetivos. El trabajo tiene como objetivo presentar los resultado...