Tropical countries

Eclipta prostrata (L.) is a traditional herbal medicine belonging to the Eclipta genus in the Asteraceae family. This plant is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions such as South America and Asia. According to the traditional medicine of some Asian countries (China, India, Thailand), E. prostrata is used to treat hepatic and renal diseases, diabetes, skin diseases, respiratory disorders, cool blood, and stanch bleeding.

7p viambani 18-06-2024 1 0   Download

Tropical cyclones (TCs) frequently occurs and result in substantial socio-economic consequences for the countries around the East Sea. In this study, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) best tracks and the NCEP/NCAR reanalysis data are employed to investigate the effect of jetstream on the seasonal variations of the TC tracks. The results reveal four primary directions of the tracks: northeastward, northwestward, westward and southwestward.

17p dianmotminh02 03-05-2024 7 2   Download

Ebook "Communicable diseases of the developing world" reviews the current strategies and challenges for the treatment of bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infectious diseases in developing countries. Contributing authors present expert analysis on the transmission, epidemiology, bacteriology, pathogenesis and treatment of Neglected Tropical Bacterial Diseases such as Leprosy, Buruli ulcer, and Trachoma. Particular attention is also given to current antifungal agents, their spectrum of activity, mode of action, limitations, and current challenges in antifungal therapy.

258p tracanhphuonghoa1007 22-04-2024 6 3   Download

The family Magnoliaceae is one of the important groups in flowering plants and the important component of tropical rain forest. With ca. 300 Magnolias species world-wide, there are at least 60 species occurring in Vietnam, distributed throughout the country.

10p vilarry 01-04-2024 10 1   Download

"Rice harvest failure risk analysis using extreme value theory based on weather index as information supply chain for agricultural business" discusses the formulation of a risk model for paddy agricultural insurance in Indonesia. Indonesia as an agricultural country with a tropical climate, where the sun shines throughout its time, farmers can plant crops throughout the season. In particular, rice farming is currently an inseparable part of most agrarian societies in Indonesia, especially in West Java.

11p longtimenosee07 29-03-2024 5 2   Download

Malaria continues to impose a significant disease burden on low- and middle-income countries in the tropics. However, revolutionary progress over the last 3 years in nucleic acid sequencing, reverse genetics, and post-genome analyses has generated step changes in our understanding of malaria parasite (Plasmodium spp.) biology and its interactions with its host and vector.

17p vioraclene 31-03-2024 7 2   Download

Ebook "Bioenergy from wood: Sustainable production in the tropics (Managing forest ecosystems, Volume 26)" is written for scientists and practitioners interested in deepening their knowledge of the sustainable production of bioenergy from wood in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Utilising the value chain concept, this book outlines the necessary aspects for managing sustainable bioenergy production. A wide range of topics is covered including biomass localization, modelling and upscaling, production management in woodlands and plantations, and transport and logistics.

269p manmanthanhla0201 26-02-2024 5 1   Download

Ebook "Environmental Geochemistry and Health with special reference to developing countries" presents a range of papers by geochemists, nutritionists, medical and veterinary researchers that illustrate the relevance of environmental geochemistry to the study of human and animal health problems in developing countries. People in these areas are very dependent on localized sources of water and food, and any geochemical anomaly (enrichment or depletion) within these local environments will have a marked influence on the health of people as well as of wildlife and domesticated animals.

261p manmanthanhla0201 27-02-2024 2 1   Download

Ly Son is a frontline island of our country that is often affected by adverse weather conditions such as monsoons or tropical storms. Studying the hydraulic parameters of tropical storms, including the storm's wave field, to determine extreme conditions plays an important role in forecasting, planning and construction of hydraulic works.

14p vigojek 02-02-2024 0 0   Download

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that typically occurs in tropical and subtropical countries. The clinical manifestations of dengue infection range from an asymptomatic subclinical course to severe dengue shock syndrome. Besides, dengue can affect any organ in the body and can present with atypical manifestations.

5p vitiki 30-01-2024 4 2   Download

Leishmaniasis is a rare infectious disease observed in subtropical and tropical areas. This disease that demonstrates different clinical characteristics is caused by intracellular Leishmania protozoan. One of the important countries facing the incidence of this infectious disease is Iran. Recently, human immunodeficiency virus–Leishmania coinfection has been indicated in Iran.

6p vitiki 30-01-2024 7 2   Download

Liver abscess is a common disease in tropical countries, including Vietnam. Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital has treated many cases of liver abscesses since 2010. However, there has not been a research report summarizing the clinical and subclinical characteristics of liver abscess cases here.

9p vigeorge 06-12-2023 3 1   Download

Part 2 book "Rodent pests and their control" includes content: Damage assessment and damage surveys; rodent control in practice - protection of humans and animal health; rodent control in practice - temperate field crops and forestry; rodent control in practice - tropical field crops; sociology and communication of rodent management in developing countries; ethics in rodent control; environmental impacts of rodenticides; monitoring rodenticide residues in wildlife; rodent control and island conservation; rodent control - back to the future (the sequel).

215p muasambanhan01 13-12-2023 11 4   Download

In tropical countries, roughages feeds are the major diets of ruminant animals which are poor in quality. Hence, improving the nutritive value of feeds of such kind is vital for best utilization for ultimate goal of increased animal production. Animal feeds and feeding practices can be changed by biological catalysts such as fungi with the objective to improve nutritive value and to reduce environmental waste.

11p vifriedrich 25-08-2023 4 2   Download

Dengue fever is one of the most common tropical diseases, with high prevalence in many tropical countries including Sri Lanka. Dengue infection can present from subclinical infection to dengue shock syndrome. Further, the disease also shows a variety of atypical presentations and has been reported to mimic a number of causes of acute abdomen.

4p vigamora 23-05-2023 9 3   Download

Sesame is an important and ancient oil crop in tropical and subtropical areas. China is one of the most important sesame producing countries with many germplasm accessions and excellent cultivars.

15p vinarcissa 21-03-2023 4 1   Download

Alchornea is a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South Asia, Australia, and Latin America. Many species of the genus Alchornea have been used in traditional medicine in some countries around the world. Therefore, there have been many studies focusing on the chemical composition and biological activities of some species of the genus Alchornea.

7p vidudley 20-02-2023 5 3   Download

The popularity of ice cream is increasing in tropical countries such as in Thailand. Purple sweet has high anthocyanin content which provides an attractive purple appearance for ice cream consumption. The purposes of this study were to determine the effects of the ratio of purple sweet potato mash and water, and concentration of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as a stabilizer on the properties of ice cream.

8p vicedric 08-02-2023 8 3   Download

Anastrepha fraterculus is recognized as a quarantine pest in several American countries. This fruit fly species is native to the American continent and distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions. It has been reported as a complex of cryptic species, and at least eight morphotypes have been described.

10p vihagrid 30-01-2023 7 3   Download

Chili (Capsicum annum L.) was one of the most important seasoning constituents of the cuisines of many countries in the world and it was ranked the fourth major crop cultivated globally. However, Anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides has affected chili production worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. It is necessary to have greatly effective disease management.

9p vikoenigsegg 26-09-2022 2 2   Download