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Field Appraisal Frameworks for Agricultural Projects

This article aims to highlight the main frameworks during field appraisal of agricultural projects which the Kuwait Fund contributes to financing, according to practical experiences over many years. It is necessary to know the basics of such appraisal, which is considered the most important element and information that must be obtained, extract advice and lessons learned. There are many criteria that can be considered during appraisals, including social, economic, financial, technical, legal and environmental issues.

Gaza: Today’s Politics is Tomorrow History (Averments & Arguments)

History of Israel indicates a painful birth and continuance amidst hostility with neighbors. Always decided by paramount powers from afar. Palestine formation followed decades. Jerusalem region was reserved for the proposed nation of Palestine. Israel kept throwing tactical spanners in the path of Palestine nation until 1966. Practiced territory occupation by raids & skirmish; insulating self by verbal barbs & border barricades; aided-&-abetted by US. Declared shifting of capital from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Jeru solicited governance. Aviv glued guile.

Mitigating Soil-Transmitted Helminths Disease: Latrine Implementation among School-Aged Children in Dharavi Slums, India

Background: Soil-transmitted Helminths (STH) infections affect 24% of the global population, with India reporting 375 million cases in 2013. The research explored the impact of constructing latrines to reduce STH transmission among school-aged children in Dharavi Slums, India. Open defecation, a prevalent issue, contributes to STH transmission. While mass drug administration has been the primary intervention, this research focused on building latrines to address infection reservoirs.

Literaturas acerca da doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica

A Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) é uma patologia com obstrução crônica do fluxo respiratório, que atinge especialmente os brônquios e/ou os alvéolos. O presente estudo tem como objetivo principal demonstrar as literaturas disponíveis acerca das implicações da doença obstrutiva pulmonar crônica. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, sendo uma revisão integrativa da literatura acerca das complicações da uveíte infecciosa. Diante do exposto, pode-se notar uma grande variedade na disponibilidade dos estudos acerca da temática, o que significa um ponto positivo para a pneumologia.

Cardiopatias congênitas

Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal demonstrar o manejo das principais cardiopatias congênitas ocorridas no sistema de saúde brasileiro. Além disso, tem como objetivo secundário o auxílio em futuros estudos sobre a temática proposta. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, utilizando como metodologia os critérios qualitativos. Em suma, pode- se concluir a necessidade de políticas públicas que mitiguem as complicações desencadeadas pelas malformações congênitas cardíacas, por meio da criação de estratégias precoces e em tempo hábil.

Revitalization of Balinese culture in the era of Globalization as the Glue of National Identity

Revitalizing Balinese culture in the era of globalization is very important. This is in line with the various changes that have occurred in the lives of society, nation and state after reform, as well as the emergence of excessive demands in almost all areas of life. These demands often give rise to critical problems that can threaten the integrity of society, nation and state.

Views and Perceptions of University Students on Littering in Guyana – A Thematic Analysis

Littering is regarded as a major environmental issue and although campaigns have targeted children in school, there is little evidence that adult littering is being addressed. This study investigates the views and perceptions on littering from students at the University of Guyana, who represent the young adult population. This phenomenological qualitative study gathered data through in-depth focus group discussions with twelve participants. Results were analysed using thematic analysis which elicited core concepts that were highlighted from the data gathered.

Use of homeopathic eye drops containing euphrasia officinalis to treat eye inflammations – In Vitro proof of concept

Integrative medicine has increasingly embraced homeopathy due to its reported effectiveness against various diseases without the associated side effects commonly seen with allopathic medications. Euphrasia officinalis has been recognized for over 70 years for its beneficial properties in addressing eye disorders. This study's objective is to modulate the inflammatory process using Euphrasia 6CH eye drops in an in vitro setting. The medication was administered to the human mesenchymal stem cell culture after the induced cellular inflammation by LPS.