Md Sifat Ar Salan, Akher Ali, Ruhul Amin, Afroza Sultana, Mahabuba Naznin, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Md Moyazzem Hossain
{"title":"Evaluation of the Impact of Selected Financial Indicators on Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh: A Nonlinear Modeling Approach.","authors":"Md Sifat Ar Salan, Akher Ali, Ruhul Amin, Afroza Sultana, Mahabuba Naznin, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Md Moyazzem Hossain","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4406958","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/4406958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a steadfast contributor to capital flows and plays an indispensable role in driving economic advancement and emerging as a pivotal avenue for financing growth in Bangladesh. Therefore, this study identifies the factors that influence FDI inflows in Bangladesh. Moreover, the authors explored the more appropriate model for predicting FDI by comparing the efficacy of other models' predictions. <b>Methods:</b> This study is based on secondary data over the period 1973 to 2021 and collected from the publicly accessible website of the World Bank. A generalized additive model (GAM) was implemented for describing the proper splines. The model's performance was assessed using the modified <i>R</i>-squared, the Bayesian information criterion (BIC), and the Akaike information criterion (AIC). <b>Results:</b> Findings depict a significant nonlinear relationship between Bangladesh's FDI and key economic indicators, including GDP, trade openness, external debt, gross capital formation, gross national income (GNI) and government rates of exchange, total reserves, and total natural resource rent. It is also observed that the GAM (<i>R</i> <sup>2</sup> = 0.987, <i>AIC</i> = 608.03, and <i>BIC</i> = 658.28) outperforms multiple linear regressions and polynomial regression in predicting FDI, emphasizing the superiority of GAM in capturing complex relationships and improving predictive accuracy. <b>Conclusion:</b> A nonlinear relationship is observed between FDI along with the covariates considered in this study. The authors believed that this study's findings would assist in taking efficient initiatives for FDI management and proactive economic indicator optimization to empower Bangladesh's economic resilience and foster sustainable growth. The analysis revealed that FDI and its related risk factors follow a nonlinear pattern. The study recommends using the GAM regression as a reliable method for predicting FDI in Bangladesh. The authors suggest that the findings can guide policymakers in developing strategies to increase FDI inflows, stimulate economic growth, and ensure sustainable economic development in Bangladesh.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4406958"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12031603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bruna Schumaker Siqueira, Ellen Carolina Zawoski Gomes, Thiago Rentz, Ananda Malta, Paulo Cezar de Freitas Mathias, Sandra Lucinei Balbo, Sabrina Grassiolli
{"title":"Vagal Splenic-Dependent Effects Influence Glucose Homeostasis, Insulin Secretion, and Histopathology of the Endocrine Pancreas in Hypothalamic Obese Male Rats: Vagus Nerve and Spleen Interactions Affect the Endocrine Pancreas.","authors":"Bruna Schumaker Siqueira, Ellen Carolina Zawoski Gomes, Thiago Rentz, Ananda Malta, Paulo Cezar de Freitas Mathias, Sandra Lucinei Balbo, Sabrina Grassiolli","doi":"10.1155/tswj/9910997","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/9910997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vagus nerve (VN) and spleen dysfunctions are often associated with obesity (Ob). <b>Aim:</b> We evaluated the effects of VN and spleen ablation on adiposity, metabolism, and insulin secretion in hypothalamic obese male rats. <b>Methods:</b> Ob was induced by neonatal subcutaneous injection of monosodium glutamate (4 g/kg). At 60 days of life, Ob animals were randomly distributed into four groups (<i>n</i> = 16 rats/group): sham operation (SHAM), vagotomy (VAG), splenectomy (SPL), and VAG + SPL. Body weight and food intake were monitored for 8 weeks postsurgery. Intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test (ipGTT) and intraperitoneal pyruvate tolerance test (ipPTT) were performed at 148 days of life, and VN activity was recorded at 150 days. After euthanasia (150 days), adiposity, plasma biochemical parameters, glucose-induced insulin secretion (GIIS), and cholinergic and adrenergic islet responsiveness were evaluated. The pancreas was submitted for histopathological analysis, and the protein content of OXPHOS and IL-10 was evaluated in isolated pancreatic islets. <b>Results:</b> Decreased VN activity was confirmed in the Ob-VAG groups, associated with lower visceral adiposity, triglycerides, and plasma insulin, together with improved insulin sensibility and pyruvate tolerance, compared to Ob-SHAM rats. Spleen absence reduced VN activity and cholinergic insulinotropic responses, with deleterious effects on the endocrine pancreas. Furthermore, Ob-VAG + SPL rats presented greater reductions in GIIS and more severe endocrine pancreas histopathology, compared to the Ob-SHAM group, without altered islet size or number or protein content of OXPHOS or IL-10. <b>Conclusion:</b> Vagal and splenic interactions contribute to glucose homeostasis control in hypothalamic obese rats, modulating insulin secretion and pancreas histology.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9910997"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12021492/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144000512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Herbs Used by the Luguru Tribe Against Various Human Ailments in Morogoro Rural District, Tanzania.","authors":"David Sylvester Kacholi","doi":"10.1155/tswj/6134739","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/6134739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since time immemorial, Tanzanians, particularly the Luguru tribe, have utilised medicinal herbs (MHs) to manage various ailments. However, few ethnobotanical studies have been conducted to document and quantitatively analyze them. This study documents and quantitatively analyzes MHs used by the Luguru people of Morogoro Rural District to address various ailments. The research was conducted between September 2022 and October 2023. Ethnobotanical data on MH were collected from 100 informants identified through the snowball method, employing semistructured interviews, focus group discussions, and field walks. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and an independent samples <i>t</i>-test were employed to examine statistically significant differences among social demographic variables. Quantitative indices, including family use value (FUV), MH use value (UV), fidelity level (FL), plant part value (PPV), and informant agreement ratio (IAR), were computed. A total of 30 MHs belonging to 13 families were reported to be used for managing various ailments. Asteraceae was the most represented family (seven species, FUV = 2.23). <i>Vernonia amygdalina</i> Del. (Asteraceae) had the highest UV index (0.571), while the root was the most utilised plant part (0.692). Malaria and fever (0.96) and metabolic disorders (0.94) had the highest IAR. The preferred modes of preparation and administration were decoction and oral, respectively. Female, illiterate, and elderly informants possessed significantly higher medicinal knowledge. The study demonstrates that the Luguru people possess a rich understanding of MHs and continue to rely on them to treat various ailments. The MHs with high UV, IAR, and FL can be a foundation for future phytochemical and pharmacological studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6134739"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12271693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144675628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zeena Ghazi Faisal, Mohannad Mohammed Jameel, Othman Abbas Abdullah
{"title":"Isolation and Identification of Black Oil-Degrading Bacteria From Lubricant-Contaminated Soil in Northern Baghdad, Iraq.","authors":"Zeena Ghazi Faisal, Mohannad Mohammed Jameel, Othman Abbas Abdullah","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4009105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/4009105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Black oil is a refined petroleum product that poses a significant environmental risk. It contains complex multihydrocarbons that decompose slowly, so black oil remains in the environment for a long time, causing various toxic effects. This study isolates and identifies an indigenous bacterium from soil samples contaminated with waste lubricating oil and evaluates its potential for degrading black crude oil. Twelve species of black oil-degrading bacteria were isolated from six soil samples of automobile and motorcycle workshops in the Al-Tarmiyah District of Baghdad, Iraq. Isolated bacteria were identified based on morphological and VITEK 2 system as <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, <i>Bacillus cereus</i>, <i>Burkholderia cepacia</i>, <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i>, <i>Acinetobacter lwoffii</i>, <i>Acinetobacter radioresistens</i>, <i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i>, and <i>Streptococcus parasanguinis</i>. Among these, based on the measurement of optical density and chromatogram analysis, <i>B. cereus</i> exhibited the maximum efficiency in degrading black oil, followed by <i>P. aeruginosa</i>. Therefore, these indigenous bacteria have the potential to be used in black oil removal from contaminated sites and the expansion of bioremediation approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4009105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12011454/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144061720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Israel A Sarfo, Benedicta Boakye, Henrietta Eshun, Emmanuel Jingbeja, Abigail Asmah-Brown, Patrick Adu, Joseph Boachie
{"title":"Assessment of the Knowledge of Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia Among University Students in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Israel A Sarfo, Benedicta Boakye, Henrietta Eshun, Emmanuel Jingbeja, Abigail Asmah-Brown, Patrick Adu, Joseph Boachie","doi":"10.1155/tswj/9993948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/9993948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is typically associated with anemia, with both implicated in global mortalities and morbidities. Adequate knowledge about these conditions might help individuals to prevent and/or manage them effectively. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge of CKD and anemia regarding their causes, risk factors, and preventive practices among undergraduate students. <b>Methods:</b> The study was a cross-sectional design conducted from July 2023 to September 2023, involving 267 students pursuing either health-related or nonhealth-related programs. A structured questionnaire was administered to participants to assess their knowledge of CKD and anemia and was analyzed. <b>Results:</b> An overwhelming majority, 208 (77.9%), demonstrated a good level of general knowledge of CKD, whereas an even higher proportion, 215 (80.5%), had a good level of general knowledge of anemia. Also, the bulk of the participants, 222 (83.1%), showed a good level of knowledge of the relationship between CKD and anemia. There was a significant relationship between a student's faculty and general CKD knowledge (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Participants in health-related faculties and in the third/fourth year significantly had good knowledge of CKD than those in nonhealth-related faculties and in the first/second year of studies. With regards to anemia, individuals aged 20 years and beyond had good knowledge of anemia than teenage students. There was also a significant relationship between a student's faculty and general knowledge of anemia (<i>p</i> < 0.001), such that participants in health-related faculties were about 99% less likely to have poor knowledge of anemia than those in nonhealth-related faculties [AOR = 0.01 (0.00, 0.007)]. <b>Conclusion:</b> Students with good knowledge of CKD, anemia, and/or their interrelationships were the majority. However, students in health-related faculties significantly had good knowledge of both CKD and anemia than their counterparts in nonhealth-related faculties. Health-related courses that would enlighten students in nonhealth-related faculties should be promoted.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9993948"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11996275/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144024074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neha Kumari, Akshatha Nayak, Abraham M Joshua, Shivananda D Pai, Shyam Krishnan Krishna Kumar, Rinita Mascarenhas, Shreekanth D Karnad
{"title":"Effectiveness of Additional Structured Strength Training of Unaffected Lower Extremity on Balance and Gait Among Acute Poststroke Individuals.","authors":"Neha Kumari, Akshatha Nayak, Abraham M Joshua, Shivananda D Pai, Shyam Krishnan Krishna Kumar, Rinita Mascarenhas, Shreekanth D Karnad","doi":"10.1155/tswj/1663116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/1663116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Stroke reduces lower extremity muscle strength bilaterally, predominantly on the affected side. Stroke rehabilitation focuses on training the hemiparetic extremities, whereas functional activities require the recruitment of bilateral lower extremity muscles. <b>Objectives:</b> This research is aimed at studying the effectiveness of additional structured strength training of unaffected lower extremity (ULE) on balance and gait among acute poststroke individuals. <b>Methods:</b> This Nonrandomized Controlled Trial included 28 clinically stable acute poststroke individuals aged 20-80 years, with the first episode of stroke, and who could walk 5 m with or without assistive devices. The subjects were assigned to either an experimental group (<i>n</i> = 14) or a control group (<i>n</i> = 14). Both groups received 12 sessions of conventional stroke rehabilitation focusing on the affected side. In addition, individuals in the experimental group received structured strength training for the ULE. <b>Main Outcome Measure:</b> Balance, gait, and muscle strength of the ULE were measured pre and after 2 weeks of intervention using Brunel Balance Assessment (BBA), Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS), 2D gait analysis (Kinovea software), and a handheld dynamometer, respectively. <b>Results:</b> The strength in the ULE of the experimental group improved significantly in all the muscle groups, whereas the control group showed improvements only in hip flexors, hip extensors, knee flexors, and ankle dorsiflexors. However, the strength gains in the hip flexors, hip abductors, knee extensors, and ankle dorsiflexors were significantly greater in the experimental group. Additionally, there was a significant difference among the groups in the BBA (<i>p</i> = 0.001) and WGS scores (<i>p</i> = 0.012). The kinematic variables of gait showed better knee flexion (<i>p</i> = 0.006), dorsiflexion angles (<i>p</i> = 0.016), and gait speed (<i>p</i> = 0.008) in the experimental group. <b>Conclusion:</b> Additional structured lower extremity strengthening of the ULE led to improved strength of ULE, resulting in better balance function and gait among individuals with acute stroke. <b>Trial Registration:</b> ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: CTRI/2018/12/016685.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"1663116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11981705/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144000419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Threshold Setting for Event Log Repair on Conformance Checking.","authors":"Kazuki Masumoto, Hiroki Horita","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4028269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/4028269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Conformance checking is a method to compare the actually executed business process recorded as an event log with the business process described as a business process model and to identify differences. For human or technical reasons, event logs that contain noise and are of low quality may be recorded. Therefore, methods have been proposed to repair low-quality event logs, but they require the setting of a threshold, and it is difficult to set a suitable threshold. In this paper, we investigate the effect of low-quality event log repair methods on conformance checking. Through experiments, it was shown that the appropriate threshold depends on the type of event log and the amount of noise.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4028269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11976037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Silage Characteristics of Selected Forage Maize Varieties Harvested in Sole and Forage Legume Mixtures.","authors":"Poloko Mosebi, Moeketsi Ntakatsane, Tumelo Nkheloane, Tumelo Manyeli, Palo Loke","doi":"10.1155/tswj/2270637","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/2270637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study was conducted to evaluate the ensiling characteristics of selected forage maize varieties harvested in sole and forage legume mixtures. Two different forage maize varieties were harvested in different forage systems, that is, sole maize, maize + common vetch and maize + lablab intercrops, and ensiled in small-scale silos. After ensiling, samples were collected to examine the nutrient composition, fermentation quality and microbial population. Ensiled forage varieties harvested in sole forage systems had a significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) lower dry matter and crude protein contents (31.18% and 7.15% DM, respectively) than that from forage legume mixtures. Forage legume mixtures had significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) lower neutral detergent and acid detergent fibre contents (24.42% and 35.53% DM, respectively) and higher water-soluble carbohydrates (12.34% DM) in silage of selected varieties than sole forage systems. The pH value and ammonia nitrogen content of ensiled forage varieties were lower, while lactic acid production (7.25% DM) was greater in forage legume mixtures than in sole forage system. Lower acetic and propionic acid and higher butyric acid contents (1.06%, 0.84% and 0.46% DM, respectively) were observed in sole forage system for silage of selected varieties compared to forage legume mixtures. Sole forage systems showed lower numbers of lactic acid bacteria and higher populations of enterobacteria (4.31 and 4.34 log<sub>10</sub> cfug<sup>-1</sup>, respectively) in silages of selected varieties than forage legume mixtures. The study concluded that ensiling forage materials harvested in forage intercrops have a positive effect on the silage quality. Therefore, the recommended forage system for ensiling is forage legume mixtures.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"2270637"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11971509/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and Gas-Sensing Performances of Mn<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-Decorated Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Nanoparticle for H<sub>2</sub>S Detection.","authors":"Hawraa Kassem Hami, Hussain Ismail Abdulah","doi":"10.1155/tswj/8845797","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/8845797","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mn<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> decorated with Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> was prepared via a cost-effective and straightforward photolysis method and utilized as an H<sub>2</sub>S gas sensor. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent chemical sensing properties toward H<sub>2</sub>S gas at 200°C, achieving a sensitivity of 89.93. A proposed sensing mechanism highlights the synergistic roles of Mn<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> in gas detection. This study underscores the potential of Mn<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> composites in industrial and environmental monitoring applications, offering a reliable and efficient solution for detecting hazardous gases.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8845797"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11964706/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143773289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing Urban Food Security Challenges in Gondar, Ethiopia: A Systematic Study on Household Vulnerability and Policy Implications.","authors":"Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, Showkat Ahmad Shah","doi":"10.1155/tswj/5867354","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/5867354","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Food security is a paramount issue, particularly in developing nations like Ethiopia. Much of the existing research focuses on identifying the factors and constraints of households related to rural areas. However, little attention has been paid to urban householders' food security and insecurity. To this end, a study has been conducted in Gondar to evaluate urban household food security, sampling 357 homes. Results revealed that 67% of male-headed households were food secure and 33% were food insecure, while 72% of female-headed households were found food insecure and 28% were found food secure. Tenants faced higher insecurity (77%) versus homeowners (12%). The Foster-Greer-Thorbecke model highlighted 53% incidence, 14% depth, and 5.4% severity of insecurity. Tackling 15% of calorie needs could eradicate it with proactive regional governance. Binary logistic modelling identified gender, homeownership, income, marital status, remittance, and credit access as significant factors (<i>p</i> < 0.01). The study underscores the need for tailored programs focusing on income, stable pricing, housing, and low-interest loans which are crucial for addressing overcoming urban food insecurity.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5867354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11957860/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}