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Multidimensional Poverty and its Determinants in Somalia: A Household Level Analysis 索马里的多维贫困及其决定因素：家庭层面的分析

International Journal of Developing Country Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-17 DOI: 10.47941/ijdcs.2108

Bukhari Abdiwahab, M. Menza, Adam Mohamed

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Factors Influencing Adherence to Hazardous Waste Management Policy Frameworks among Health Workers in Private Hospitals in Nairobi County – Kenya 影响肯尼亚内罗毕县私立医院卫生工作者遵守危险废物管理政策框架的因素

International Journal of Developing Country Studies Pub Date : 2024-05-17 DOI: 10.47941/ijdcs.1907

Constantyne Chepchirchir, Ben Ngoye

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Is Aflatoxin Contamination of Staple Children’s Foods in Communities? An Underlying Factor in Child Stunting? A Question for Eastern Regions of Kenya. 社区儿童主食中的黄曲霉毒素污染？儿童发育迟缓的根本原因？肯尼亚东部地区面临的问题。

International Journal of Developing Country Studies Pub Date : 2024-02-16 DOI: 10.47941/ijdcs.1683

Linda Ethangatta, R. Muchiri, Bonface Ngari, Kendi Muchungi, G. Kagwathi, Kimani Gichuhi Kimani Gichuhi

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